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When many bright minds work together, they bring new rays of hope.

Thomas W. Butler, M.D. Medical Oncology

Daniel G. Cameron, M.D. Medical Oncology

David R. Clarkson, M.D. Medical Oncology

Windy DeanColomb, M.D., Ph.D. Medical Oncology

Michael A. Finan, M.D. Chief, Gynecologic Oncology

Carol Wiseman Norden, M.D. Medical Oncology

Roger Ove, M.D., Ph.D. Radiation Oncology

Rodney P. Rocconi, M.D. Gynecologic Oncology

John R. Russell, M.D. Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology

Suzanne Russo, M.D. Radiation Oncology

Jennifer Scalici, M.D. Gynecologic Oncology

William R. Taylor, M.D. Medical Oncology

That’s the power of Minds Conquering Cancer.

Cancer affects people everywhere. That’s why our commitment to leading edge research and world-class diagnostic, imaging and treatment capabilities knows no boundaries. It’s the power of physician specialists, research scientists, referring physicians, patient navigators, an outstanding team of surgical oncologists, and others- all with you every step of the way to provide the most comprehensive and most advanced cancer care possible.

Together, it’s a fight we’ll win.

Our physicians have a long track record here in Mobile and the entire Gulf Coast, and we’re grateful to the people of this area for the opportunity to serve. It’s a commitment that will continue to expand well into the future.

What hope is made of.

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

16 SIMPLE STRESS

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BUSTERS

Natural Ways to Slide into

a State of Calmness

by Kathleen Barnes

18 CHOCOLATE AS

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HEALTH FOOD

Boosting Diets and Heart Health

by Judith Fertig

20 HOME SAFE HOME

Practical Pillars of Well-Being

by Christa O’Leary

22 QUIET KIDS IN

A NOISY WORLD

Bringing Out the Best in Introverts

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by Meredith Montgomery

24 CARDIAC CARE FOR PETS

How to Keep Little Hearts Humming

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by Dr. Shawn Messonnier

26 HEALING HURT

A Hawaiian Mantra Lets Love Back In

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8 newsbriefs 12 healthbriefs 14 globalbriefs 16 healingways 12 18 consciouseating 14 20 greenliving 22 healthykids 24 naturalpet 26 inspiration 27 annualdirectory 46 nandirectory 49 calendar 54 classifieds

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letterfrompublisher When we relocated here about six years ago, we were excited about moving to the quaint bayside town of Fairhope, but it took time to discover what local resources were available to support our healthy and green lifestyle. Before we had even found a house, I was researching the yoga scene and was lucky to find Cynthia Galas, who was quick to fill me in.

I remember the first day I stumbled upon Fairhope Health Foods, several months after moving here. I felt like a kid in a candy shop— finally, a good source of organic produce and tofu and organic shampoo! I’ll never forget my first visit to Middle Earth Healing and Learning Center, in Citronelle, where I learned about their practice of Deep Ecology and was first introduced to pure essential oils. And I still look forward to the plant sales at Weeks Bay Reserve, where I find a great selection of affordable natives and perennials.

One of the things I love most about my job as publisher is regularly discovering more and more local businesses and events like these that can support our family’s commitment to healthy and sustainable living. When I meet someone new to town, I eagerly start spouting off names of some of my favorite resources, often too fast for them to take note. The more efficient solution is to hand them a copy of Natural Awakenings, particularly this issue, which includes our second annual Healthy and Green Living Directory for Mobile and Baldwin counties and an extended 2014 calendar of events.

While we hope that each monthly issue provides inspiration to live a happy, healthy and sustainable life, this annual directory edition is a user-friendly tool and comprehensive guide to all things healthy and green in our local community. I was again filled with deep gratitude while working on this year’s directory and at times overwhelmed by the number of business owners that wanted to share their commitment to healthy living with each of you. Not only do they dedicate their lives to providing our community with healthy alternatives, they are the reason we are able to distribute Natural Awakenings at no cost to you, month after month.

In addition to the businesses that support Natural Awakenings, I am grateful for and humbled by each of you—individuals that take the time to pick up and read our 13,000-plus printed copies and the thousand more that read our digital eZine online each month. It is you that we seek to inspire, educate and serve throughout the year.

Whether you’re new to the area, new to this way of life or a long-time health nut, I encourage you to hold onto this special edition for the months to come and pick up an extra copy to share with a friend. As a conscious consumer, consider frequenting the businesses that choose to sponsor our publication and thank them for serving our community so well. Through the support of our advertisers, the interest of our readers and the commitment of Natural Awakenings, our healthy and green living community of Gulf Coast Alabama will continue to flourish for years to come.

Feel good. Live simply. Laugh more.

contact us Publisher/Editor Meredith Montgomery Publisher@HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com Assistant Editor Martin Miron Contributors Judith Forsyth Josh Montgomery Anne Wilson Michael Wilson Design and Production Meredith Montgomery Natural Awakenings Mobile/Baldwin P.O. Box 725, Fairhope, AL 36533 Phone: 251-990-9552 Fax: 251-281-2375

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newsbriefs The Gulf Coast Exploreum Premieres Flight of the Butterflies in IMAX The Gulf Coast Exploreum is showing their newest IMAX film, Flight of the Butterflies, through April 12, which explores the migration of the monarch butterflies, one of the most incredible on Earth.

This tale follows the journey of Dr. Fred Urquhart, a determined scientist who spent 40 years trying to discover exactly where the butterflies mysteriously disappeared to when they flew south for winter. Flight of the Butterflies is a must-see movie experience for adults and kids of all ages.

The mission of the Gulf Coast Exploreum is to inspire curiosity and ingenuity through active exploration of the sciences. Their vision is to create an ever-changing and stimulating environment that provokes imaginative and critical thinking and leads to the discovery of what could be.

Location: 65 Government St., Mobile. For more information, call 251-208-6852 or visit Exploreum.com. See ad, page 4.

Spring Enrollment at Alabama Healing Arts Mobile’s new occupational college, Alabama Healing Arts (AHA), is accepting applications for spring programs. AHA educators have more than 25 years of teaching experience to assist students in becoming licensed massage therapists, yoga instructors or Reiki practitioners. Package rates are available for those seeking a multi-modality practice. Orientation for all programs is scheduled for March 21 through 23.

Daytime and evening classes for AHA massage therapy begin March 24. The 650-hour curriculum exceeds state requirements for student exam preparation.

This interactive-learning program includes hands-on technique classes, fundamental sciences, student massage clinic and massage outreach practicums.

The AHA level I Reiki certification begins April 5. This 16-hour training of the Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki curriculum certifies participants to offer professional Reiki treatments. Each of the three levels may be purchased individually or as a package, and for continuing education purposes.

AHA yoga teacher training begins April 11 through 13. Upon completion of the 200/300/500-hour weekends-only training, graduates will be qualified to register through Yoga Alliance at the 200 or 500 level. This immersive hatha yoga training utilizes props to ensure proper body alignment and safety. It includes fundamental sciences, specific teaching methodologies, breath and meditation practices and indepth yogic philosophy. Special rates apply for self-development-only students.

For more information or to enroll, call 251-753-1937, email Info@AlabamaHealingArts. com or visit AlabamaHealingArts.com. See ad, page 10.

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New Online Cycling Database for Mobilians BicycleMobile.org is a new website devoted to sharing information about Mobile's growing bicycle community. The website provides important information about current local bicycle-related issues and petitions, volunteer opportunities, organized ride schedules, maps and other bicycle-related resources.

John Blanton, of nonprofit Team Share the Road, spearheaded the project. "We were looking for a way to encourage people to sign bicycle infrastructure petitions, and the idea transformed into a clearinghouse of all sorts of useful information about bicycling in and around Mobile," he says.

Blanton, local web developer Jeff Mroz and bicycle advocate and media specialist Ben Brenner created the site after gathering information from a variety of organizations and services. Brenner says, "Mobile has great potential to become a bicycle-friendly city. To get there, we need more people understanding the issues, signing petitions and volunteering their time. This website provides a convenient place to become involved in grassroots efforts to improve the quality of life in Mobile."

Follow them at Facebook.com/ bicyclemobile.org.

Hurst Named New Wellness Director at Legacy Specialty Pharmacy

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Legacy Specialty Pharmacy, in Spanish Fort, has named Candice Hurst as director of wellness programs. She is an epidemiologist with a master’s degree in public health from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Hurst is also an avid runner and is developing new walking and running programs for the community.

Kathy Hurst, RPh, owner of Legacy Specialty Pharmacy, says, “Candice is a tremendous asset to not only us, but the Alabama Gulf Coast area. Her background, in addition to our compounding capabilities and pharmaceuticalgrade supplements and herbs, will allow us to work closely with our patients and their doctors to develop custom solutions for a healthier and Candice Hurst more enjoyable life.” The pharmacy works closely with “the herb lady”, Nadine Johnson, a former cardiac nurse who is accomplished in providing natural health alternatives.

Legacy Specialty Pharmacy is locally owned and operated by pharmacists that are available to consult on a variety of health issues, from fatigue and fibromyalgia to diabetes to hormone balance (men and women). They also offer free delivery for compounded prescriptions.

Location: 8250 Spanish Fort Blvd., Ste. A, Spanish Fort. Call 251-423-2299 for appointments. For more information, visit LegacySpecialtyPharmacy.com. See ad, page 13.

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New workshops being offered this year at Middle Earth Healing and Learning Center include Come Home to the Mother, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., February 15, which covers the inseparable connection between life on our planet and the planet herself. After an overview of how daily exposure to environmental toxins impacts our body/mind/ spirit and the health of our planet, participants will reconnect with the healing power of Mother Earth by experiencing her natural energy and exploring the use of essential oils for health and well-being. Bring a sack lunch.

Real Food: Focus on Ferments, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 29, addresses the increase in digestive issues; how the ancient art of fermentation can replenish beneficial gut flora and bring balance to the GI tract; and features a demonstration of anaerobic fermentation in the Pickl-It jars.

Other regularly scheduled workshops at Middle Earth include Shiitake Mushroom Class, Permaculture in Action and Medicinal Aromatherapy.

Workshops each cost $35. Location: 20205 Middle Earth Rd., Citronelle. To register (required) call 251-866-7204 or visit MiddleEarthHealing.com. Also on Facebook. See ad, page 25.

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Greg Toews Leads Pranic Healing Classes in Mobile Pranic Healing of the Greater Mobile Bay Area offers a Pranic Healing Level 1 class on February 21 and 22, that teaches the anatomy of the energy body with 11 major chakra systems and their functions. Learn to feel energy and use it to validate details in life with energy scanning, and to keep energetically clear and balanced with step-by-step techniques for healing and more.

Pranic Crystal Healing, on February 22 and 23, teaches how crystals can increase healing ability by 100 percent, extract negative emotions and diseased energies, create personal barriers to avoid absorbing the energy of others and attract good health and prosperity. Learn the properties of each stone and proper cleansing and programming techniques.

Instructor Greg Toews, a full-time healer for more than 23 years, has performed more than 70,000 healings. He has an extensive background in the healing arts, dedicating the last 13 years to Pranic Healing. This combination gives him the ability to help students integrate the teachings into their everyday lives.

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A series of six weekly Mommy and Me Yoga Pilates classes, taught by Kimberly Hise, with the Kula Yoga Community, will begin at 9:30 a.m., February 3, through March 10, at Church of the Apostles, in Fairhope.

Stretch, bond and breathe with your baby in a setting designed for new mothers and infants. Little ones ages 6 weeks to crawling are invited to participate in class. Hise will explore how to use Pilates and yoga to strengthen the core to recover from childbirth and develop strength for life with baby. Enjoy bonding with other new moms and take time to balance and connect with your little one.

Cost is $55 for the series. Location: 7159 McIntyre St. Preregistration required at KulaYogaCommunity.org. For more information, call 251-554-4856, email Info@ KulaYogaCommunity.org or visit Facebook.com/kulayogacommunity. See ad, page 10.

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healthbriefs

Early Warnings of Heart Troubles Differ for Women

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omen may worry more about breast cancer, but in reality, heart disease is the top killer of American women, claiming 300,000 lives a year, 7.5 times the number that die of breast cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although heart disease is more often perceived as a men’s issue, since 1984 more women have died of heart disease than men.

Part of the reason may be that women’s heart attacks can differ from men’s and the American Heart Association (AHA) warns that women often fail to recognize the symptoms, ranging from torso aches and pains and nausea to anxiety, shortness of breath, dizziness and extreme fatigue. They may experience subtle symptoms for months and write them off as byproducts of menopause, heartburn or effects of aging. The National Institutes of Health states that 43 percent of women that have heart attacks experience no chest pain.

The difference between the more subtle signs of a heart attack in women and the more dramatic signs in men may help explain why 75 percent of men, prompted to act quickly, survive a first heart attack, while only 62 percent of women do, according to the AHA. “Research shows that women may not be diagnosed or treated as aggressively as men,” notes the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, part of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

Zinc Orchestrates Immune Response

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any have heard that zinc can stop a cold in its tracks, and new research from Ohio State University tells us why; it turns out that zinc gently taps the brakes on immune responses, slowing them down and preventing inflammation from spiraling out of control.

The researchers’ work with human cells and animals found that zinc serves to balance the immune response within the cells so that the consequences of insufficient zinc at the time of an infection include excessive inflammation. Of all the zinc contained in our bodies, only about 10 percent of it is readily accessible to help fight off an infection, notes Daren Knoell, professor of pharmacy and internal medicine and lead author of the study, published in Cell Reports.

The research team suggests that proper zinc balance is especially important in battling serious and potentially deadly infections. Zinc deficiency affects about 2 billion people worldwide, including an estimated 40 percent of the U.S. elderly.

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The Whole Fish is Best for Blood Pressure

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ver the years, a broad range of research has confirmed that omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish like salmon, tuna and sardines promote heart and brain health. Now researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine have found that taking fish oil supplements isn’t as effective at keeping blood pressure under control as eating an actual fish.

The animal study published in the U.S. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that eating oily fish helped open ion channels, a complex series of membranes in the cells that line blood vessels, letting sodium, calcium and potassium in and out of those crucial cells and helping reduce blood pressure. Because fish oil supplements did not activate the ion channels, they didn’t reduce blood pressure in the same way.

Egg Whites Function Like Blood Pressure Meds

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aintaining healthy blood pressure is vital for long-term heart health, and scientists have now discovered evidence that a component of egg whites may have beneficial cardiovascular effects. Researchers from Clemson University, in South Carolina, found that a peptide in egg white, one of the building blocks of proteins, reduces blood pressure in animals about as much as a low dose of Captopril, a prescription medication for high blood pressure. The RVPSL peptide acts as a natural ACE inhibitor, functioning similar to the entire family of prescription medications that treat hypertension.

FDA Moves to Ban Trans Fats

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eart-clogging trans fatty acids may soon be a thing of the past. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken the first step to remove trans fats from its GRAS (generally recognized as safe) list, effectively banning their use in food products.

Trans fats, also known as hydrogenated vegetable oils, can be found in many processed foods, including baked goods, microwave popcorn, peanut butter, frozen pizza, margarine and coffee creamers. Created by adding hydrogen to liquid oils to turn them into a solid form, trans fats have been used to improve the texture, shelf life or flavor of foods. For more than a decade, numerous scientific studies have documented that trans fats raise dangerous LDL cholesterol and lower good HDL cholesterol.

The FDA’s proposed ban would require the food industry to gradually phase out all trans fats, likely over several months or years, noting their threat to health. Commissioner Margaret Hamburg said the move could prevent 20,000 heart attacks a year and 7,000 deaths. Many food manufacturers have already phased out trans fats since new nutrition labeling requirements were introduced by the FDA in 2006; plus an increasing number of local laws have banned them.

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

Wild Valentines

Many Animals Mate for Life Humans like to think of themselves as unique when it comes to taking vows of togetherness.

But a surprising number of other species in the animal kingdom provide sterling examples of fidelity, monogamy and lifelong pairing.

Gibbons, of the ape family, are the nearest relatives to humans that mate for life. They form extremely strong pairings and both sexes are on relatively equal footing in their relationships.

Bald eagles, our national emblem, typically mate for life, except in the event of a partner’s inability to procreate.

Wolves, often portrayed as tricksters in folklore, conduct a family life more loyal than many human relationships. Wolf packs typically comprise a male, a female and their offspring, making them akin to a human nuclear family.

Swans form monogamous pair bonds that last for many years or even for life. Their loyalty is so storied that the image of two swans swimming with their necks entwined in the shape of a heart has become a universal symbol of true love.

French angelfish are seldom found far from their mate, because they live, travel and even hunt in pairs. The fish form monogamous relationships that often last as long as both individuals are alive. In fact, they act as a team to vigorously defend their territory against neighboring pairs.

Other examples include albatrosses, African antelopes, black vultures, Malagasy giant rats, prairie voles, sandhill cranes, termites and, of course, turtle doves.

To view images, visit Tinyurl.com/AnimalMatePics and Tinyurl.com/Animal MatesSlideshow.

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Green Finance

Canada Shows the Way via Mass Transit The government of Ontario, Canada, is issuing “green bonds” to fund the expansion of mass transit infrastructure in the province. Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne says, “Green bonds are a great tool to raise capital for a project with specific environmental benefits. The worldwide market for green bonds in the last year has doubled; it’s now estimated to be more than $346 billion in U.S. dollars.”

Source: Treehugger.com

Star Trekking Voyager 1 Enters Interstellar Space

The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA) recently confirmed that after 36 years, the Voyager 1 probe crossed the boundary of the heliosphere, or the extent of our Sun’s influence, a year ago. It’s the first manmade object to venture into interstellar space.

At a distance of about 12 billion miles from the Sun, the latest data indicates that Voyager 1 has been traveling through the plasma, or ionized gas, present in the space between stars. The journal Science notes that this corroborates the existence of a long-hypothesized boundary between the solar plasma and the interstellar plasma. Voyager 2, a companion craft launched at the same time, is also expected to break the barrier.

Source: EarthSky.org

Jumpin’ Jellyfish

Numbers Explode with Ocean Warming and Overfishing Favorite destination beach resorts around the world have seen huge increases in jellyfish “bloom” activity. “Jellyfish and tourism are not happy bedfellows,” says Dr. Lisa-ann Gershwin, Ph.D., a pioneering marine biologist and author of Stung! On Jellyfish Blooms and the Future of the Ocean. “In Florida, it’s not uncommon in recent years for a half a million people to be stung during an outbreak.”

A report, Review of Jellyfish Blooms in the Mediterranean and Black Sea, written by Fernando Borea for the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean and the United Nations, cites both global warming and overfishing, which removes jellyfish predators, as causes for recent jellyfish population explosions.

Of the more than 2,000 species of jellyfish swimming through the world’s waters, most are completely harmless.

However, human contact with some types can cause excruciating pain, and the box jellyfish is among the handful of species that have caused fatalities around the globe.

Gershwin says, “Australia is upfront about its jellyfish dangers and also assertive in safety management, whereas other places have them, but may understand less about them or in some cases, just don’t want to say. Tourists need to be aware of local hazards and not expect to necessarily be provided with pertinent information.”

Source: CNN

Sweet Solution

Turning Agri-Waste to Good Use Cement that incorporates waste ash from sugar production is not only stronger than ordinary cement, it also qualifies as a greener building material. Researchers at the Niels Bohr Institute at the University of Copenhagen, in Denmark, have found that cement made with sugar cane ash mixed in is stronger, can withstand higher pressure and crumbles less than ordinary cement.

In countries where sugar cane is grown, such as Cuba and Brazil, this agricultural waste product has been added to cement for years. Extracting sugar from the cane typically leaves a lot of fiber waste that is burned into ash, discarded and then requires disposal.

Using sugar cane ash also can lower the energy use and carbon footprint of cement production. Heloisa Bordallo, a researcher at the Institute, comments, “You are saving both CO2 emissions and raw materials.”

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Simple Stress Busters Natural Ways to Slide into a State of Calmness

by Kathleen Barnes

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e all encounter everyday stressors and usually find our own ways of defusing them.

However, when chronic stress remains unresolved, it extracts a toll on health that may range from heart disease and stroke to obesity, gastrointestinal problems and depression. Thankfully, Natural Awakenings has uncovered inviting ways to regularly de-stress that naturally make us feel good. Here are some refreshing ideas for immediate rest and relaxation.

Eat Mindfully. Chocolate can be an excellent antidote to stress-related binge eating, advises Dr. Susan Lord, an integrative physician in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, who leads mind-body medicine programs at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, in Stockbridge. “We rarely eat mindfully,” comments Lord. “We’re usually gulping down our food while watching TV, arguing with the kids or reading a book.”

She often leads a meditation in which participants are allotted one small piece of chocolate that they

must eat slowly and consciously. “Most people discover they have never really tasted their food,” she says. “They are pleasantly surprised to discover that they feel satiated and satisfied on every level.”

Lord’s teaching is supported by a study from an Oregon Research Institute affiliate in Albuquerque, New Mexico, showing that people lost significant amounts of weight by eating slowly and mindfully. Accordingly, Kripalu has encouraged eating in silence for nearly 40 years, a practice Lord heartily recommends to her patients for one meal a day.

Walk a labyrinth. A meditative walk on a labyrinth may be just what the doctor ordered, says physician Esther Sternberg, professor of medicine and research director at the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, in Tucson. “A labyrinth differs from a maze, which has high walls and many dead ends,” notes Sternberg.

“Walking a maze is inevitably stressful; a labyrinth has the exact opposite effect.

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There is only one path in and one path out. You go to the middle, meditate and walk back out. It’s a perfectly calming walking meditation.”

In physiological terms, Sternberg explains, the deep breathing induced by labyrinth walking activates the vagus nerve, which prompts relaxation.

It does this by interrupting the brain’s stress response and halting the release of adrenaline and the stress hormone cortisol from the adrenal glands.

Our ancestors built labyrinths as early as 4,000 BCE. They exist today in churches, healing centers and backyards all over the world. Finger labyrinths, even as simple as an outline printed on a piece of paper, also have proved to be effective relaxation tools, says Neal Harris, a licensed clinical professional counselor in Barrington, Illinois. His study confirming its relaxing effects was published in the Annals of Psychotherapy & Integrative Health.

Shake (or laugh) it off. Anyone that has ever felt like exploding from tight shoulders, indigestion, headaches or other conditions caused by accumulated stress can benefit from Lord’s recommendation to experience a whole-body shake.

“Just stand with your feet firmly planted and start shaking—first your feet, then your legs, arms, head and neck and eventually, your whole body— for at least two or three minutes,” she counsels. “You’ll shake off all of that tension, energize every cell and probably start laughing, another great stress reliever.”

A good belly laugh is likewise a powerful stress reliever, according to a study by researchers at Indiana State University, in Terra Haute, published in Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. Results also showed that laughter increased production of the protective cells that boost immune function.

Create a memory garden. For Sternberg, her personal place of peace is an unconscious re-creation combining the sights and smells of her grandmother’s garden with the comfortable “at home” feeling of her parents’ deck and mementos from a happy time in Crete. At the center of Sternberg’s happy memories are fragrant jasmine and

gardenia trees, lavender and basil, all reminders of happy times in her life. She recalls, “It wasn’t until I was finished that I realized what I had done.”

A review of relevant science reported in Neural Plasticity explains that the brain’s hippocampus region, a seat of memory, especially related to place, also normally regulates the production of cortisol. But an excess of cortisol due to stress can impair its memory functions. “When we are in a place that brings happy memories to mind, we let go of stress and stop the release of cortisol,” says Sternberg. “It helps to just think of a place where we have been happy.”

She recommends creating a home space with some plants on a windowsill, photos of happy family gatherings, fabrics or paint in beloved colors and perhaps inherited items that trigger fond memories.

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books, including 10 Best Ways to Manage Stress. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

Breathe Deeply Perform this subtle de-stressor while in line at the market or driving. It slows heart rate, oxygenates the body, improves mental clarity and has a relaxing effect on the nervous system. n Sit or stand straight. n Put the tip of the tongue against the ridge of tissue just behind the upper front teeth, and keep it there throughout the entire exercise. n Inhale through the nose for a count of four. n Hold each breath for a count of seven. n Exhale completely through the mouth with a whoosh sound for a count of eight. n Repeat three more times.

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Walking the Local Labyrinths

by Susan Daniel

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labyrinth is a complex pathway that represents a journey. Meditation expert Mary Maddux writes in her blog, Meditation Oasis, “For me, the labyrinth mirrors life, which isn’t really linear. Walking it is a great way to relax into the twists and turns of life, to let go of the constant focus on future goals and the tendency to try to see how everything leads to something else. It’s a way of being in the Now.”

Local residents don’t have to travel to France to walk a labyrinth; there are two in Lower Alabama fashioned after the labyrinth in Chartres Cathedral. In Citronelle, the Middle Earth Healing and Learning Center (MiddleEarthHealing. com) labyrinth is set in a quiet and secluded wooded area. It was the first thing the center’s founders, Craig and Lisa Kalloch, built on their land prior to moving from Houston to Alabama in 1999 and building a solar-powered home. The labyrinth is open to the public, but visitors are asked to contact the center before their visit.

Gulf Shores United Methodist Contemporary Church (GulfShoresUMC. org) has an indoor labyrinth in the sanctuary that is open to the public several times a month. The pathway was scored into the floor when the building was repurposed for church use in 2006. This labyrinth is approximately one-thirdmile long and provides an atmosphere of contemplation. Surrounding it are learning stations and prayer candles on an altar. Visitors can light candles to celebrate the birth of new babies or to honor family and friends. Those unable to walk the labyrinth can trace the path with their finger on one of the tabletop labyrinths or simply sit around the edge and walk it in their mind.

As a vehicle for prayer and meditation, labyrinths can provide a religious or spiritual experience, and each individual can create their own walking rituals. Walkers may carry a journal and take time to record personal revelations received on the path to the six-petaled rosette at the center of the labyrinth.

After a moment of contemplative silence, they follow the same route back to the beginning. One Gulf Shores labyrinth keeper says she walks holding her hands with open palms up to receive the blessings she is intended to receive and discover ways to use the blessings she is given to serve others.

Joyce Butt, a Gulf Shores massage therapist and labyrinth keeper, says, “Walking the labyrinth is my special time with God. It’s my time to release all my thoughts, worries, concerns. I give my Thanksgiving and love to God. Then I quiet my mind and listen and receive God’s word for me, so that I can leave knowing I have taken time to be in union with the Holy Spirit.”

Families are welcome to bring children, because this activity can be enjoyed by young and old. Labyrinths may provide a life-changing experience, a way to deepen spirituality, or simply a way to nourish the mind and body, while reducing stress.

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esearch tells us that 14 out of any 10 individuals like chocolate,” quips cartooni s t S a n d ra Boynton.

American chocolate lovers buy 58 million-plus pounds a r o u n d Va l e n tine’s Day, according to Nielsen Research. Ideally, the dark treat would be as healthy as a salad or an apple. Fortunately, accumulating research is on the way to giving plant-based chocolate superfood status.

All chocolate starts with cacao beans, seeds from the pods of the tropical cacao tree that thrives only in hot, rainy climates in Africa, Indonesia and South America. Local soil and climate conditions determine flavor characteristics, much as with grapes. Harvested beans are fermented to create the chocolate taste and then dried. Afterwards, chocolate makers add brand-specific ingredients to the cacao solids.

“The percentage number on a bar’s wrapper represents the weight that actually comes from the cacao bean content,” says Robert L. Wolke, professor emeritus of chemistry at the Uni-

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versity of Pittsburgh and author of What Einstein Told His Cook: Kitchen Science Explained.

“The higher the numb e r, t h e lower the percentage of sugar and the less sweet, more bitter and complex the flavor.”

This is significant because dark chocolate contains higher levels of antioxidants which can help reduce cell damage, according to the Integrative Medicine Department at the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor.

Alex Whitmore, founder of Taza Chocolate, in Somerville, Massachusetts, recently had one of its bars lab tested for antioxidant levels, called ORAC, or oxygen radical absorption capacity; the higher the value, the more antioxidants. Taza Chocolate’s 80% Dark Bar had a 65 percent higher ORAC than Himalayan goji berries, famed for being a superfood. “This is very high for a chocolate bar,” notes Whitmore.

Cocoa also serves as a superfood for cardiovascular and metabolic health, report two recent studies from separate teams of Harvard School of Public Health researchers. A 2012 meta-

analysis of clinical trials published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition concluded that consuming dark, unsweetened cocoa powder and dark chocolate can improve blood pressure, vascular dilation and cholesterol levels, plus reduce metabolic precursors like diabetes that can lead to heart disease.

In 2011, Eric Ding, Ph.D., a Harvard School of Public Health epidemiologist and nutrition scientist, reviewed short-term trials of subjects ingesting 400 to 500 mg per day of flavonoid-rich cocoa, which he equates to 33 bars of milk chocolate or eight bars of dark chocolate. While Ding feels this is an unreasonable amount to eat because of the extra calories from sugar and fat, he states, “Supplements with concentrated cocoa flavonoids may perhaps be helpful for garnering the benefits discovered.

The key is getting the benefits for heart disease while avoiding the calories, and for that, chocolate bars are not likely the best solution.”

Another observational study published in Nutrition shows that eating dark chocolate might help keep the pounds off for teenagers. Researchers with the Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence program at the University of Zaragoza, in Spain, knew that chocolate consumption in adults already had been linked to lower body mass index. They found that chocolate consumption was also associated with lower total and midsection fat in European adolescents, reports Sayer Ji, founder of GreenMedInfo.com, a natural health research database.

“The quality and cocoa content they used in their research is probably much higher than in America,” says Ji. “From my perspective, it appears that even when researchers don’t control for type, the results across the board are rather startling. Even American subjects, presumably eating common milk chocolate bars, see benefits.”

So, this Valentine’s Day—and every day—we can happily relish that oneounce piece of artisan dark chocolate melting slowly in our mouth and know we’re doing it for pleasure and for health.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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Yields 8 servings Chocolate Wafer Crust 6½ oz dairy-free chocolate wafer cookies, crushed into fine crumbs 1 Tbsp maple or date sugar 3 oz vegan buttery stick (such as Earth Balance), melted and slightly cooled Chocolate Filling 13 oz dairy-free semisweet chocolate chips (such as Ghirardelli) 1 /3 cup strong brewed coffee 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 lb silken tofu, drained 1 Tbsp agave 1 (9-in) prepared chocolate wafer crust Preheat the oven to 350° F. For the crust, combine the cookie crumbs, sugar and melted vegan buttery stick. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom, up the sides and just over the lip of a 9-inch metal pie pan. Bake on the middle rack of the oven until the crust is set and appears dry, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely, about 1 hour.

For the filling, melt the chocolate chips with the coffee and vanilla in a medium metal bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring often with a spatula.

Combine the tofu, melted chocolate mixture and agave in a blender or food processor until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour the filling into the crust and refrigerate for 2 hours or until the filling becomes firm.

Vegan Hot Chocolate

A comforting way to enjoy the benefits of chocolate on a cold day.

Yields 4 servings 2½ cups plain rice milk 3 Tbsp maple or date sugar 3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder ½ tsp salt ½ tsp vanilla extract 1 pinch ground cinnamon 1 pinch cayenne pepper Bring the rice milk, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla extract, cinnamon and cayenne pepper to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat and whisk until frothy. Serve immediately.

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Home Safe Home Practical Pillars of Well-Being

by Christa O’Leary

Done right, our home serves as an empowering foundation for wellbeing. Aligning with four key pillars of harmony will facilitate an inspired, healthy and vibrant home that supports body, mind and spirit.

Mainstays of a Home in Harmony

Creating an inspired and healthy home environment soothes the soul and recharges our proverbial batteries.

Making healthful choices in the products we use and consume helps ensure we retain a healthy body and vibrant living in an era when we are inundated with disease-producing toxins in our homes, food, air and water.

Applying simple solutions to slow down helps us maintain a calm mind amidst the frenetic pace of daily life.

Periodically unplugging from the instant demands of technology is a good first step.

Tuning into our life purpose and sharing it with others allows us to shine.

We naturally radiate our inner light in ever-expanding ways.

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A study published by the International Academy for Design and Health shows that because our home influences us on many levels, the setting is continually either supporting or depleting its occupants.

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our wardrobe to household furnishings, helps to manifest positive internal transformations. The activity likewise reflects our inner landscape, allowing us to take a step back and observe how we are changing and hope to change.

That’s why we periodically feel impelled to clear unsettling clutter from our private spaces. It’s an irritant that disrupts order and our sense of beauty; even when it’s stashed in drawers and closets, we still know it’s there. It competes for attention and distracts our focus.

A recently relocated design client felt that her new house was beautiful, but didn’t feel like a home. The woman explained that when she was there, she was short-tempered with her kids, a sharp contrast to her usual demeanor. She yearned to love her home, enjoy her kids and live vibrantly. A key part of the solution was tackling the home’s mudroom entrance that was cluttered with the kids’ detritus, a condition that irritated her the minute she walked through the door.

Many of the home products we buy contain disquieting, hidden elements.

Understanding which ingredients are hazardous is imperative to maintaining a safe home environment. Key decisions range from the choice of carpets, couches and bedding to cleaning products, laundry solutions and air fresheners.

Knowing the products we use are healthful enhances peace of mind. As one homeowner said, “I am so relieved to have a better understanding of what products I shouldn’t bring home. I was so scared before that I just ignored the idea that chemicals could be harmful.”

Being informed and alert to the composition of the items we bring into our home—including food—is vital.

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More than 80,000 chemicals make up the ingredients in commonly available products that end up in the typical American home, and a large portion of them are toxic. Nearly 20 percent of the chemicals are not divulged, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The EPA also reports that the average person holds more than 700 toxic chemicals in their body. We inhale myriad chemical byproducts that fill the air both indoors and out, plus ingest numerous toxins in the foods and beverages we consume. Once absorbed, they remain in the body unless flushed out, throwing it out of balance and, as widespread research shows, causing a broad range of diseases.

WebMD.com reports that the psychological impacts of feeling stressed, helpless and overwhelmed by the fear of lurking poisons can directly influence our physical health. Making informed choices can alleviate such feelings. It only requires taking a series of small and manageable, progressive steps to create our own style of a healthy and harmonious home life.

On a spiritual level, we can rest assured that such caring for our inner temple and larger environment supports a greater good and fosters a deeper connection to life’s Source. We feel more physically, psychologically and spiritually vibrant.

Our home becomes a vital wellspring that, cleaned and furnished with holistic awareness, continually refreshes us.

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Quiet Kids in a Noisy World

Bringing Out the Best in Introverts

by Meredith Montgomery

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abrielle Perillo’s daughter, A’ngel, 11, is a deep thinker, compassionate for all beings (human and not), a defender of justice, spiritual and extremely creative. She pursues any subject she studies with focus and passion.

Although other children are naturally drawn to her, A’ngel, a born introvert, generally prefers to play quietly on her own. At first, her mother worried that her daughter was being insensitive to others and not paying attention to her surroundings. But once Mom released her own emotional projections, she recognized how happy her daughter is in her own space and began to appreciate the benefits of this independence.

At least a third of Americans are introverts, yet many parents are prone to mischaracterize their more private

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children as antisocial, self-centered and lonely. Susan Cain, a former corporate attorney and author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, explains, “Introverts are not antisocial, they just prefer socializing in lower-key ways.” They usually form a few deep and intimate relationships compared to extroverts that often cultivate many friends.

Christine Fonseca, an educational psychologist and author of Quiet Kids, notes the danger in misunderstanding a child’s hesitancy or reserved nature.

“Kids can benefit from understanding who they are and what it means to be an introvert. Otherwise, they may compare themselves to their extrovert friends and feel deficient.”

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qualities. They tend to be deep thinkers able to work independently in highly creative and innovative ways. They may prefer to learn a lot about a few topics instead of a little about many different areas. Often described as empathetic, conscientious and self-aware, introverts make authentic leaders and effective managers as adults.

Introvert and extrovert temperaments are distinguished by how individuals generate energy. Introverts process the world and recharge through solitude; many can flourish in social situations as long as they can rejuvenate by being on their own.

Fonseca notes a defining difference in physiology. “Introverts use part of the nervous system that has a long pathway from point A to point B, so it takes them longer to process information.”

Cain adds, “Introverts also usually have a longer runway than others, so it takes them longer to take off and fly. It’s crucial that the message they’re receiving from parents and teachers is, ‘That’s okay.’” It’s important that parents balance how they honor a child’s preferences with teaching them skills to thrive. “Don’t expect them to follow the gang,” says Cain.

“Instead, encourage them to follow their passions.”

Parents can empower children with tools to increase their comfort zone. If youngsters have difficulty speaking up in class, it helps to prepare them with what they want to say beforehand. Cain notes that this lessens anxiety and when they are able to speak up, they’ll feel like part of the class.

Simple tips can offer relief in uncomfortable social situations. Perillo reinforces social manners before she and A’ngel arrive at an event. She focuses on the greetings, reminding her to extend her hand first, speak clearly, make eye contact and smile. Also, because selfpromotion doesn’t come naturally to introverts, they often need coaching to highlight their own assets when applying for a club, college or job.

Fonseca encourages families to embrace digital technology. She observes, “Most introverts are extroverts online.

While face-to-face communication tends to drain them, that doesn’t happen as much online, plus it’s easier to feel more adept socially there.” They’ll still need to disconnect and renew after socializ-

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Fonseca, who has one introverted and one extroverted child, facilitates dialogue that teaches each of them to communicate with their peers about their needs. “My introvert tells her extrovert friends not to take offense if she needs to take quiet time alone. They offer each other a perspective that makes their own point of view more well-rounded.”

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ymptoms that suggest a dog or cat’s heart is not pumping effectively include coughing and fatigue from light exercise. Before the signs are evident, it is far better to check for heart disease during regular twiceyearly visits to the veterinarian. Using a stethoscope, a skilled doctor can pick up telltale heart murmurs during the examination.

A fairly common problem with cats, heart disease tends to occur as cardiomyopathy, an issue with the heart muscle. In most dogs, where cardiomyopathy is rare, it usually involves damaged heart valves, resulting in “leaks” that allow blood to flow in both directions.

Upon an initial diagnosis of heart disease, one of two mistakes in treatment routinely occur: Either a doctor prescribes strong cardiac medications to “prevent” heart failure from happening (even though no medication has been shown to prevent heart failure), or he takes a wait-and-see approach, only intervening when the disease progresses to irreversible heart failure.

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ing chest X-rays, an electrocardiogram (EKG) and a cardiac ultrasound to classify the stage of the disease and determine if conventional medications can help. Follow-up visits every six months allow the doctor to identify the point at which heart disease has progressed toward impending heart failure.

In general, pets with either a diseased or failing heart can benefit from supplements. Individual regimens vary, based on the nature of the patient’s case.

Omega-3

Fish oil contains beneficial docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) unsaturated omega-3 fatty acids. The principle metabolites derived from the metabolism of EPA and DHA tend to be anti-inflammatory.

Contrariwise, omega-6 fatty acids, which are found in warm-weather vegetable oils, produce pro-inflammatory mediators. Because omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids compete with each other to be converted to active metabolites (pro-inflammatory and antiinflammatory) in the body, decreasing the intake of omega-6 fatty acids and/ or increasing dietary omega-3 fatty acid levels, available through fish oil, is generally considered beneficial. The differing numbers identifying omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids simply refer to where the carbon-carbon double bonds are positioned in the molecules.

Supplementing with fish oil may also reduce the occurrence of atherosclerosis, thrombosis, coronary heart disease, arrhythmias, heart failure and sudden cardiac death by decreasing inflammation throughout the body, including in the heart.

Coenzyme Q-10

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), also known as ubiquinol or ubiquinone, is a naturally occurring antioxidant synthesized in most tissues in the body. The highest concentrations are in the heart, kidneys, liver and pancreas. In the diet, CoQ10 is found in foods such as organ meats, poultry, fish, meat, nuts, soybean oil, fruits, vegetables, eggs and dairy products.

The Professional’s Handbook of Complementary & Alternative Medicines explains that CoQ 10 is used in electron transport in mitochondria— small organelles inside cells that convert carbohydrates and fats into energy.

It reports that studies in people with hypertension showed a reduction in

systolic blood pressure through CoQ10 supplementation. Benefits of such therapy studied in people with a heart that has failed in its pumping ability showed increased improved heart function and proper dilation of the blood vessels for improved circulation. It is proving to be one of the best nutrients to help an ailing heart.

Hawthorn

The herb hawthorn is highly regarded for its suitability in the treatment of heart disease due to its flavonoid and other antioxidant content. It provides several beneficial effects for the heart—helping to maintain a normal heart rhythm with decreased risk of arrhythmias; bolstering the force of heart muscle contraction; increasing coronary blood flow; and decreasing the organ’s energy demands. It acts like angiotensin-1-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors such as the medicine Enalapril, used to help regulate blood pressure and reduce the workload of a failing heart.

While other therapies can be used to help pet heart patients, these three are a sound starting point. In some cases, they may be suitable instead of medications that can cause side effects to the kidney and liver, or at least allow for smaller doses. Natural remedies provide a gentler alternative.

Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.

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be all you need. Placed under the sacrum, it allows the hips to suspend and relax, letting go of nerves and ultimately “rebalancing.”

The SACRO WEDGY®

For individual self-care and therapists.

Only $33.95.

Free demonstration with appointment.

www.sacrowedgy.com 251-653-9258 or 800-737-9295

What are your pets trying to tell you??

www.HearThemSpeak.com

Heart-Centered Telepathic

Animal Communication & Counseling

Resolve behavior issues and discord between household members of all species through agreeable compromise.

Babette de Jongh is a Reiki master and Body Talk practitioner trained in advanced-level animal communication.

Call 251-424-4944 to schedule a session.

Cultivating and demonstrating a sustainable way of life ...for the health of the planet and her inhabitants.

ddle Earth i M Healing & Learning Center Upcoming Workshops Feb. 1: Shiitake Mushroom Class Feb. 15: Come Home to The Mother Mar. 15: Permaculture in Action Mar. 29: Real Food: Emphasis on Ferments May 2, 3, 4: Level I Certification in Medicinal Aromatherapy 20205 Middle Earth Rd., Citronelle, AL 251-866-7204 MidEarthHealing@yahoo.com www.MiddleEarthHealing.com

Jen Adams LMT

Healing Bodies One Touch at a Time Massage Therapy, Reiki, Aromatherapy & Reflexology Call or Book Online • Gift Certificates Available 251-616-4201 • www.jenadamslmt.info Customized Aromatherapy Massage and Organic Massage Facials Available natural awakenings

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HEALING HURT A Hawaiian Mantra Lets Love Back In o’oponopono is an ancient Hawaiian huna, a secret to facilitating forgiveness within; or simply, the art of forgiveness.

Four healing phrases are employed in a harmonic mantra to help “make things right” or “correct the errors”. It works to cleanse hurt feelings and relieve suffering from being in an unforgiving or unforgiven state. According to the Babylon online dictionary, Ho’oponopono is used to release problems and blocks that cause imbalance, unease and stress in the self; bring peace and balance through physical, mental and spiritual cleansing that involves repentance and transmutation; and create balance, freedom, love, peace and wisdom within individuals, social entities, the world and the universe.

Ho’oponopono Forgiveness Mantra I am sorry.

Please forgive me.

Thank you.

I love you.

These four forgiveness phrases, both individually and collectively, help heal us and our relationships with others, especially loved ones. Each one melts hearts and heals souls. Going deeper, we can voice this mantra in communing with the divine and see the effect both within and without.

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I am sorry for participating in this erroneous memory data.

Please forgive me for not seeing the perfection in this moment, and playing back a universal memory I have received within me that is riddled with wrongs and errors.

Thank you for cleansing me, others, the world and the universe.

I love you. Loving the sweet divine is the greatest power or energy there is in all space. I am now loving everyone involved and affected. I know that my perceptions of them are within me, where this error first occurred and where it can be eradicated.

Like planting a seed in soil that grows into nothing of our making, the divine does the work as we allow it to work through us. As we come to consistently use the Ho’oponopono mantra, we may elect to select a special word as a substitute for the whole mantra to use as a touchstone, so that when we say or think this word, we are immediately clear and clean of all the pain associated with any erroneous memory data presented. Our heart is healed and family or friends will return to relationships with a lighter heart. We do not need to understand how it works, only that it does.

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to this special edition of the second annual Healthy and Green Living Directory for Mobile and Baldwin counties.

Throughout the year, Natural Awakenings strives to bring you the latest information and resources available for health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, natural living, sustainability and creative expression.

In order to serve you even better, we offer this special, convenient directory to keep at your fingertips all year long as a handy reference when searching for the things you need to live a healthier, more balanced life.

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Healthy& GREEN Living

DIRECTORY Acupuncture 29 Aerial Yoga & Silks 29 Aromatherapy 29 Attractions 29 Ayurveda 29 Babycare 29 Baby Apparel 29 Beauty 29 Bio-Identical Hormones 30 Bodywork 30 Breastfeeding Products 30 Cancer Centers 30 Childbirth Preparation 31 Children’s Activities 31 Chinese Medicine 31 Churches 3 1 Classes/Education 31 Cloth Diapering 32 Coaching Guidance 32 Compounding Pharmacies 33 Deep Ecology 33 Dentistry 33 Design Consultant 33 Eco-Friendly Products 33 Emotional Freedom Technique 33 Essential Oils

33 Farmers' Markets 34 Farms 34 Feng Shui 34 Food & Nutrition 35

Green Building 35 Green Burial Services 35 Grief Support 35 Healing Arts 36 36 Holistic Wellness Hula Hoop Dance 36 Lactation Support 36 Local Foods 36 Local Products 36 Massage Therapy 37 Meat & Seafood 38 Meditation 38 Meeting & Event Facilities 38 Metaphysical 39 Networking 39 Nutritional Counseling 39 Organic Foods 39 Pet Care & Services 39 Pilates 39 Podiatrists 40 Produce Clubs 40 Reflexology 40 Reiki 40 Restaurants 4 1 Retreats 4 1 Salons 4 1 Schools 4 1 Summer Camps 41 Sustainable Living 42 Tai Chi 42 Therapeutic Yoga 42 Team Building 43 Vegetarian/Vegan 43 Vitamins & Supplements 43-44 Wellness Centers 44 Yoga 44

Please note: The contents of this Healthy and Green Living Directory are for informational purposes only. The information is not intended to be used in place of a visit or consultation with a healthcare professional. Always seek out a practitioner that is licensed, certified or otherwise professionally qualified to conduct a selected treatment, as applicable.

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BELLA SUNDRIES WELLNESS STUDIO 6576 Airport Boulevard, Mobile 251-458-8884 BellaSundries.Webs.com

Offering auricular acupuncture which utilizes 108 points in the ear that correlate to different parts of the body. Therapeutic for physical, emotional, digestive and respiratory problems. See ad, page 9.

MIKE ALLEN ACUPUNCTURE

Integrative Medicine Centre Downtown Fairhope 251-990-8188 • Alternative-Concepts.com Trained in Japan, China and the US in traditional and sports acupuncture to treat various conditions like sleep and digestive disorders, stress, pain, headaches, i n j u r y, i n c l u d i n g rehabilitation from surgery.

AERIAL YOGA & SILKS THRIVE YOGA & MASSAGE

Billie Reinhart, RYT, LMT 251-379-4493 • Thrive@ThriveFairhope.com ThriveFairhope.com Aerial yoga and silks is an all levels exercise often seen in the circus. Great for stretching, strength training or as a fluid dance.

Beginners enjoy being supported by fabric in a swing apparatus.

AROMATHERAPY LAURIE AZZARELLA, LMT, CRR

Young Living Educator • 850-380-4943 LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com Laurie.MarketingScents.com Let me welcome you to genuine therapeutic essential oil usage as you join my Young Living Team. Gain wellness, purpose and abundance through training, support and guidance. The purity of YL oils offers you a natural complement to better health for your family, clients, home and office.

THE WILLOW TREE AT ROSIE BLUUM Julie Wagner, Owner 6A South Bancroft Street, Fairhope Behind Honey Baked Ham • RosieBluum.com

We have complete lines of Tisserand essential oils, Bach Flower Essences and 222 Waters. We also offer Shoyeido brand incense which does not use any synthetic oils or fragrances. See ad, page 14.

ATTRACTIONS

BABY APPAREL

MOBILE BOTANICAL GARDENS

BABYTALK EASTERN SHORE

5151 Museum Drive, Mobile 251-342-0555 MobileBotanicalGardens.org

TKR Center, Daphne 251-298-8255 • BabytalkES@gmail.com BabytalkES.com • Facebook.com/BabytalkES

100 acres of gardens, trails and longleaf forest. Herb, fern and Japanese maple gardens, native plants, plus one of the most diverse collections of camellias and azaleas in the U.S.

A maternity, breastfeeding and baby store featuring baby apparel by Kissy Kissy, Magnificent Baby, Feltman Brothers, a wide selection of collegiate apparel and more. See ad, page 15.

BEAUTY AYURVEDA

B-BUTTERFLY SALON

103A North Bancroft Street, Fairhope 251-990-9934 BButterflySalon.com

CYNTHIA GALAS

205-746-6632 CynthiaGalas@yahoo.com CynthiaGalas.com Cynthia Galas is a personal health coach utilizing Ayurveda and natural foods to reshape bodies and enhance lives. Individual consultations and group sessions. Also offering Ayurvedic and traditional body work, Ayurvedic treatments and yoga instruction.

B-Butterfly

A certified organic salon offering organic SALON products, and services including hair color, perms and shampoo.

Make a difference today in your hair, your life and the Earth. Visit us for a free hair exam today and go organic! Manicures, pedicures and eyebrow waxing also available. See ad, page 5.

BABYCARE BABYTALK EASTERN SHORE

TKR Center, Daphne 251-298-8255 • BabytalkES@gmail.com BabytalkES.com • Facebook.com/BabytalkES A maternity, breastfeeding and baby store specializing in Medela breastpumps (covered by most BCBS policies), cloth diapers, infant clothing and baby carriers. Certified lactation consultant on staff. See ad, page 15.

Natural Awakenings Network (NAN) cardholders receive discounts at these businesses. See page 46 for details.

Pick up a copy of Natural Awakenings at these businesses.

Acupuncture: An ancient Oriental technique that stimulates the body’s ability to sustain and balance an electromagnetic life force (qi), which is channeled in a continuous flow throughout the body via a network of meridians. Disease is understood as an imbalance in the meridians. A practitioner inserts acupuncture needles at specific points along the meridians to stimulate or disperse the flow of life force.

Aerial Yoga: Aerial yoga and aerial silk classes utilize fabric harnesses to suspend the body in the air for a novel, fluid and acrobatic form of yoga.

Aerial classes are suitable for all experience levels and can be used to relax joints and help realign the body.

Ayurveda: Ayurveda (science of life) is a 6,000-year-old philosophy that uses the inherent principles of nature to help maintain health. The concept of mind, body and spirit, balanced with nature, originates with ayurveda.

The goal is detoxification and restoration of overall balance. Ayurvedic treatment includes a prescribed diet, yoga, meditation and massage to prepare the body for elimination of agni (waste). Ayurveda is recognized by the World Health Organization as an effective health science. natural awakenings

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Acupuncture - Beauty

ACUPUNCTURE

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement - Cancer Centers

Alabama Healing Arts Call for location in Mobile 251-753-1937 Info@AlabamaHealingArts.com AlabamaHealingArts.com

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labama Healing Arts (AHA) is an occupational college and wellness center offering a holistic approach to healthy living and career success. For those seeking a fulfilling career, AHA offers a 650-hour massage therapy program, three-level Reiki certifications, and 200/300/500-hour yoga trainings. For those seeking better health, specific options can accommodate diverse needs. Receive the benefits of a therapeutic massage, Reiki treatment or class such as yoga, Pilates or Sacred Movement. Increase benefits at the cellular level with a toxincleansing nutritional or skincare program. Achieve lasting change with holistic counseling and life coaching.

With more than 25 years of experience, owner Kelly Laurendine is excited to bring a heart-centered approach to living and learning in an environment geared for personal empowerment and professional realization. She believes in the healing arts, having used yoga, massage and Reiki to heal a serious spinal injury, and counseling to overcome issues like anxiety and low self-esteem. She says, “Exploring different realms of physical, mental, spiritual and energetic well-being is my passion. It has been my life’s dream to create a space where a variety of healing and personal development modalities can be experienced or learned. I look forward to sharing many amazing AHA moments with this community!"

See ad, page 10.

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE REPLACEMENT MEDISTAT PHARMACY

110 East Azalea Avenue, Foley 855-737-2550 Get the hormone replacement therapy that is right for you.

Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy is specific compounding of hormones to achieve custom-fit therapy for each patient, rather than a one size fits all. mediStat offers 24-hour prescription turn-around, free home delivery, personal pharmacist consultations and much more. Visit us online: mediStat.com.

See ad, page 21.

BODYWORK THRIVE YOGA & MASSAGE

Billie Reinhart, RYT, LMT 251-379-4493 • Thrive@ThriveFairhope.com ThriveFairhope.com Relax and renew with massage and spa treatments (scrubs, wraps and more). Thai Yoga Massage blends a rhythmic flow of gentle stretches and massage tailored to suit the individual.

BREASTFEEDING PRODUCTS BABYTALK EASTERN SHORE

TKR Center, Daphne 251-298-8255 • BabytalkES@gmail.com BabytalkES.com • Facebook.com/BabytalkES

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT): The goals of BHRT are to naturally ease unpleasant symptoms of menopause, perimenopause and andropause (male menopause), as well as restore youthful hormonal balance. Bio-identical hormones are produced using raw materials derived from plant sources such as wild yam and soy. Different applications are formulated individually for each patient by compounding pharmacies.

Chinese Medicine: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of the world’s oldest and most complete systems of holistic health care. It combines the use of medicinal herbs, acupuncture, food therapy, massage and therapeutic exercise, along with the recognition that wellness in mind, body and emotions depends on the harmonious flow of life force energy (qi).

Thank you to all the advertisers that made this Healthy & Green Living Directory possible. Please support the generous businesses that allow this publication to remain free month after month!

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A maternity, breastfeeding and baby store featuring Medela breastpumps (covered by most BCBS policies) and spare parts; Bravado! nursing bras, tanks and gowns; and certified lactation consultant on staff. See ad, page 15.

CANCER CENTERS USA MITCHELL CANCER INSTITUTE 1660 Springhill Avenue, Mobile 188 Hospital Drive, Suite 400, Fairhope 251-665-8000 • usamci.com

At USA MCI, we c o m b i n e leading-edge research with the most advanced diagnostic and treatment tools in order to provide the absolute best cancer care possible. See ad, page 3.

CERTIFIED PRENATAL YOGA

Nancy Bolton Beck, RYT 500 251-621-5428 • NBoltonBeck@gmail.com PranaHealthAndWellness.com A safe, effective prenatal yoga practice helps women prepare for the demands of p r e g n a n c y, l a b o r a n d birth. While other classes can be modified to be safe for moms-to-be, these classes are specifically designed to enhance and support the profound changes in women's bodies, minds and hearts. No experience necessary.

children's activities MOBILE SCHOOL OF PIANO West Mobile 251-272-9616 MobileSchoolOfPiano.com

Music playing in your home benefits the whole family! Private piano lessons with Shiloh Lange are fun and uplifting for all ages. Several programs available. Call for your free trial lesson!

CHINESE MEDICINE MIKE ALLEN ACUPUNCTURE

Integrative Medicine Centre Downtown Fairhope 251-990-8188 • Alternative-Concepts.com Acupuncture has been found to be beneficial for many conditions including fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, PMS, anxiety and depression. Call to see if it can help you.

churches CENTER FOR JOYFUL LIVING 60 North Ann Street Mobile, AL 36695 251-391-6960

Questioning, understanding and growing together spiritually as we enjoy life’s adventure. Center for Joyful Living in Mobile. Sundays, 10:30 a.m.

Center for Spiritual Living

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1230 Montlimar Drive, Mobile 251-343-0777 CenterForSpiritualLiving-Mobile.org

MOBILE BOTANICAL GARDENS

R e v. S h e r r i e Quander invites you to visit a loving, inclusive spiritual community where we aim to make every step we take, every choice we make, every word we speak a conscious one. Sundays at 10 a.m. See ad, page 19.

5151 Museum Drive, Mobile 251-342-0555 MobileBotanicalGardens.org

Classes on vegetable gardening, azaleas, make and take; tours; children’s activities. We offer a full calendar of events for all ages and interest levels and we sell the plants you love!

OPEN TABLE: A COMMUNITY OF FAITH (UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST) 1050 Azalea Road, Mobile at St Luke’s (St. Luke's Episcopal Church) 251-545-1011 • OpenTableUCC.org

No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here! Pastor Ellen Sims and the congregation invite you to join them on Sunday evenings at 5 p.m.

Childcare provided.

See ad, page 11.

Natural Awakenings Network (NAN) cardholders receive discounts at these businesses. See page 46 for details.

Pick up a copy of Natural Awakenings at these businesses.

Ascension Funerals & Cremations 1016 Hillcrest Road, Mobile 251-634-8055 AscensionFuneralGroup.com

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scension Funerals & Cremations has been serving Mobile and the surrounding communities for the past 11 years. In addition to traditional funeral and cremation services, Ascension offers natural “green” burials for those wishing to conserve, sustain and protect the Earth by returning to it naturally. A natural burial occurs when the body is returned to the earth and is recycled into new life through a natural process.

This eco-friendly burial option differs from traditional funerals because no chemical preservatives are used and the body is placed in a simple wooden or wicker casket containing no manmade materials.

The natural burial gravesite is prepared without the use of a vault and interment takes place in the Garden of Oaks. The Garden of Oaks is located at Spring Hill Memorial Gardens which is a perpetual care cemetery in Mobile owned by Ascension Funeral Group. The Garden of Oaks is the only designated natural burial garden in the Mobile region.

The expense involved for a natural burial is considerably less than the cost of a traditional funeral. Private or public visitation services are available, as well as pre-planning options. Ascension’s professional, experienced and compassionate staff is available to provide additional information and consider it an honor to serve you and your family. natural awakenings

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CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION

Cloth Diapering - Coaching/Guidance

CLOTH DIAPERING Deep Ecology: Deep Ecology is a holistic approach to facing world problems that brings together thinking, feeling, spirituality and action.

It involves moving beyond the individualism of Western culture toward seeing ourselves as part of the Earth. This leads to a deeper connection with life, where ecology is not just seen as something external, but something we are part of and have a role to play in.

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT): EFT is an emotional therapy process based on the Chinese meridian, or energy system, to heal diseases and physical ailments. Through the EFT self-help process, one mentally tunes in to specific issues while tapping on meridian points with the fingertips. This tapping stimulates corresponding areas of the body, thus balancing disturbances in the meridian system and allowing nonserving emotions to be released. View free tutorial at EmoFree.com.

Essential Oils and Aromatherapy: Aromatherapy is the practice of using volatile plant oils, including essential oils (the pure essence from plants) by inhalation and topical application. As a form of alternative medicine, it is used to enhance physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual well-being. This method is often used in conjunction with massage therapy, acupuncture, reflexology, herbology and chiropractic or other holistic treatments. Learn more at AromaWeb.com.

Babytalk Eastern Shore 29891 Woodrow Lane, Daphne 251-298-8255 BabytalkES@gmail.com BabytalkES.com

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TKR Center, Daphne 251-298-8255 • BabytalkES@gmail.com BabytalkES.com • Facebook.com/BabytalkES A maternity, breastfeeding and baby store featuring cloth diapers and supplies by GroVia and Bum Genius.

Cloth diapering classes available. See ad, page 15.

COACHING/GUIDANCE ALABAMA HEALING ARTS (AHA) 251-753-1937 Info@AlabamaHealingArts.com AlabamaHealingArts.com

Improve relationships, eliminate issues, reduce cravings and more with Certified Holistic Coach/ Holistic Healing Practitioner, Certified Emotional Freedom Te c h n i q u e s ( E F T ) Practitioner and Awakening Spirit Minister. Sessions include traditional counseling/coaching strategies, spiritual components and/or intuitive approaches depending upon individual needs. Non-invasive, drug-free techniques include EFT, spiritual kinesiology, neurolinguistic programming and strategic intervention. See ad, page 10.

CYNTHIA GALAS

hen Babytalk owner Jerri Carlisle moved to the Eastern Shore last year, she opened Babytalk with a former co-worker and friend. “We are a baby store with specialty items for your baby, but we are so much more. I want to be a community resource to promote wellness for mother and baby. Our customers enjoy service and education in addition to quality products.”

Popular retail items at Babytalk include Medela breastpumps, Bravado! nursing bras, GroVia and Bum Genius cloth diapers, Kissy Kissy clothing, Aden and Anais blankets, Moby wraps, Ergobaby carriers and a wide selection of collegiate apparel.

Carlisle has 27 years of experience in labor and delivery and has been an internationally board-certified lactation consultant for 14 years. Babytalk’s onsite consultation room provides a comfortable space for her to work with new moms and educate them about the many benefits of breastfeeding for both mom and baby.

As a mother of three, she says, “If I had not had good assistance, I would have quickly given up on nursing. Most times, moms just need research-based information to make good decisions for their babies. Being a lactation consultant is not to mandate what a mother has to do, it’s giving her the education and knowledge so that she can make great decisions.”

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205-746-6632 CynthiaGalas@yahoo.com CynthiaGalas.com Cynthia Galas is a personal health coach utilizing Ayurveda and natural foods to reshape bodies and enhance lives. Individual consultations and group sessions. Also offering Ayurvedic and traditional bodywork, Ayurvedic treatments and yoga instruction.

ESSENTIAL LIFE COACHING

Erin Pecot, MSW, CLC, LPCC 251-210-4770 • Essential-LifeCoaching.com Erin@Essential-LifeCoaching.com I'm here to ensure that you enhance your field of interest or career, start a new lifestyle or direction, find deeper life purpose and ultimately have more joy and success.

Chasing Fresh

MEDISTAT PHARMACY

19176 Highway 181, Fairhope 251-210-6011 CCorte@ChasingFresh.net ChasingFresh.net

110 East Azalea Avenue, Foley 855-737-2550 If no two people are the same, why be confined to pre-made medicine? At mediStat Pharmacy our medications are custom made for you. mediStat offers 24-hour prescription turnaround, free home delivery, personal pharmacist consultation and much more.

Contact our dedicated customer care representative today or visit us online: mediStat.com. See ad, page 21.

DEEP ECOLOGY MIDDLE EARTH HEALING AND LEARNING CENTER

20205 Middle Earth Road, Citronelle 251-866-7204 • MiddleEarthHealing.com Middle Earth supports the healing of the earth with the holistic viewpoint that all living things are bound together in a network of interdependencies, and all have intrinsic value. We offer ritual and classes to empower the individual to honor the Divine Presence by the way we go about our daily lives. See ad, page 25.

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n support of local farmers and the state of Alabama, Chasing Fresh is trying to redefine the meaning of local by operating what they call an “indigenous” market. “Ours is the only produce market in South Alabama where everything is grown, caught and made in Alabama,” says Chase Corte, head forager.

Corte’s family has farmed in Baldwin County for nearly 120 years. He says, “We all love the idea of eating from the farm down the road that we pass by each week, and Chasing Fresh is helping make that desire become a reality. I want to take locals back to the basics while taking myself back to my roots, but with a 21st-century twist.”

Open Monday through Saturday, the market carries produce, dairy, meats, seafood, eggs, honey and baked goods, with organic and hydroponic options. The convenience of preordering for pick-up and home delivery (within Mobile and Baldwin counties) is available with no minimum order requirement.

“We are returning the farm-to-table aspect of dinner and making it about connecting to what we are surrounded by—family, food and memories,” says Corte. See ad, page 9.

ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS

essential oils

THE WILLOW TREE AT ROSIE BLUUM

JUDITH WILSON, MEMBER #759523

Free book for new patients: Mercury Free Dentistry.

Offering ozone; laser (nosuture) gum surgery; testing for compatible materials and cavity-causing bacteria; examine for gum disease and bacteria; laser cavity diagnoses; saliva pH check; oral galvanic screening; no fluoride.

Offering gifts and services that nurture your spirit.

Books, card decks, essential oils, Bach Flower Remedies, crystals, salt lamps, incense and organic clothing. Meditation, yoga, massage, MARI, intuitive readings. See ad, page 14.

Ezekiel 47:12 "…and the leaf thereof for medicine."

Essential oils are antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, calming, restorative, soothe inflammation, stimulate digestion, act as an antiseptic and more. We offer classes and are available for workshops and expos. For more information call or email.

DESIGN CONSULTANT

emotional freedom technique (eft)

DR. DAYTON HART, DM

IAOMT Protocol 225 West Laurel Avenue, Foley 251-943-2471 • DrDaytonHart.com

MERYL HYDERALLY

Feng Shui Design Consultant 251-463-1862 • Meryl@MerylHyderally.com MerylHyderally.com It's about more than aesthetics— holistically designed spaces are conducive to an effortless life.

Utilizing Feng Shui principles, let us create an organized and productive space that reflects who you are while enhancing your life, personally and professionally.

6A South Bancroft Street, Fairhope 251-517-5326 or 251-751-6945 RosieBluum.com

ALABAMA HEALING ARTS (AHA) 251-753-1937 Info@AlabamaHealingArts.com AlabamaHealingArts.com

See Counseling/Coaching listing, page 32.

Young Living Independent Distributor 251-656-6696 HealthyLivingWithEssentialOils@gmail.com

LAURIE AZZARELLA YL #327923 Daphne, AL • 850-380-4943 LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com Laurie.MarketingScents.com

Experience the healing, uplifting and detoxifying benefits of authentic, genuine therapeutic grade essential oils and supplements. Contact us for personal consultations, in-home classes, group presentations and wellness business training!

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Galas enjoys working one-on-one with health-conscious individuals that are seeking guidance and want to refine their natural direction for living. She emphasizes that what is good for one person can be dangerous for another.

Galas explains, “You can be a vegan or a meat eater, but your choices should create and maintain vibrant health. The body is designed to move, so mediation and relaxation alone are not enough to reduce stress. Nor is exercise, without the balance of rest, necessarily great for a body's balanced health.”

Available for individual health coaching consultations and general group sessions, Galas also offers ayurvedic and traditional bodywork sessions, ayurvedic treatments and yoga instruction. She says, “I continue to study how life is interconnected and nature, when in balance, creates health. I believe that nature's gift of health is a state of mind in a balanced body.”

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COASTAL ALABAMA FARMERS AND FISHERMENS MARKET 20733 Miflin Road, Foley Heather Pritchard: 251-597-5557 CoastalAlabamaMarket.com

Get fresh local produce, justpicked fruits and Farmers and Fishermens vegetables, fresh seafood, fresh baked pastries, jams, sauces, plants, herbs, artwork and other treasures in one convenient location.

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he Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market opened last fall to provide local fruits, vegetables, seafood, horticultural and Farmers and Fishermens agricultural products, baked goods and art to both the general public and commercial establishments in an enjoyable place. The covered facility is open to the public year-round, rain or shine, with hours changing seasonally.

With a commitment to the Baldwin County community, the market promotes healthy foods from the bounty of the Gulf coast and promotes sustainability by providing buyers with fresh, locally produced foods, while providing local farmers, fishermen, cooks and growers with an outlet to sell to the public. Only local products are sold at this market and many items are organically grown.

Visit the market’s website to learn about featured local farms, get recipe ideas and stay up-to-date on the seasonal hours of operation.

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12562 Mary Ann Beach Road, Fairhope 251-279-UPIK (8745) WeeksBayPlantation.com Weeks Bay Plantation/LA Berry Farms is the new destination of choice for pick-your-own blueberry enthusiasts. FIFTEEN varieties of fully organic berries! The picking season runs April-June.

feng shui MERYL HYDERALLY

Feng Shui Design Consultant 251-463-1862 • Meryl@MerylHyderally.com MerylHyderally.com It's about more than aesthetics— holistically designed spaces are conducive to an effortless life.

Utilizing Feng Shui principles, let us create an organized and productive space that reflects who you are while enhancing your life, personally and professionally.

QIFLOW DESIGNS

Cindi Flowers Certified Feng Shui Consultant 251-290-0206 • QiFlowDesigns.com Learn powerful Feng Shui principles and solutions to improve any aspect of your life! Feng Shui classes, private consultations and real estate staging offered for both residential and commercial sites.

CHASING FRESH MARKET

19176 Highway 181, Fairhope 251-210-6011 • Facebook.com/ChasingFresh Open 9am-7pm, Monday-Saturday The only produce market in South Alabama where everything is grown, caught and made in Alabama. Fruits, vegetables, herbs, honey, dairy and meats. Delivery to Baldwin and Mobile Counties available. See ad, page 9.

green burial services

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ASCENSION FUNERALS & CREMATIONS

ASCENSION FUNERALS & CREMATIONS

Ascension is a full service funeral home offering traditional funeral and cremation services and merchandise. Ascension also offers natural burials as a “green” and environmentally sustainable alternative that is comparable to the cost of cremation.

Christian-based grief recovery program for all losses. Helping people through the grief process with the goal of transitioning into a renewed life of purpose and fulfillment.

Meets every Tuesday from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

1016 Hillcrest Road, Mobile 251-634-8055 AscensionFuneralGroup.com

1016 Hillcrest Road, Mobile 251-634-8055 AscensionFuneralGroup.com

fairhope health foods and the sunflower cafÉ

280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center 251-928-0644 • Café: 251-929-0055 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com Comprehensive health food store and organic café. Store open 7 days a week. See ad, back cover.

THE HEALTH HUT

680 S. Schillinger, Mobile: 251-633-0485 (Across from Home Depot) 6845 Hwy 90, Daphne: 251-621-1865 (Across from Fresh Market) For 30 years The Health Hut has been the go-to place for high quality, whole-food vitamins, herbs and sport supplements at great prices. Service-oriented, knowledgeable staff. See ad, page 15.

virginia’s health foods AND THE SUNFLOWER CAFÉ II 3952 Airport Boulevard, Mobile 251-345-0494 • Café: 251-345-0495 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com

Comprehensive health food store and organic café. Store open 7 days a week. See ad, back cover.

green building EARTHSTONE CONSTRUCTION

Natural, Energy-Efficient Structures 153 Cedar Ridge Road, Lucedale, MS 601-818-9600 • Vaughn_2@bellsouth.net EarthStoneConstruction.com Locally sourced material and virtually indestructible!

Healthy, green and beautiful. Homes, patios, pizza ovens and more. Free estimates.

MIKE KERR CONSTRUCTION LLC See ad, page 20.

Feng Shui: This is the Chinese art of positioning objects according to the laws of Heaven (spiritual) and Earth (natural) to create a living and working environment that facilitates a harmonious and positive flow of energy to improve one’s life. Proper practice of feng shui is meant to create and maintain good health, wealth, relationships, creativity and more. Consultants can be an asset by assisting with proper placement of objects within personal and business spaces, either before or after the spaces are created.

Elements Therapeutic Massage 6920 Airport Boulevard, Suite 111, Mobile 251-342-6415 Mobile@ElementsMassage.com ElementsMassage.com/Mobile

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“Owning a massage studio has been a natural transition from my prior profession as a nurse. I am drawn to the wellness industry, and believe in the benefit of a healthy lifestyle and preventive care. Massage has proven to be greatly beneficial in my own life, and I love being able to provide this service in my community,” says McClure.

Elements’ vision is to deliver an extraordinary wellness experience, one client at a time. Therapists spend time with clients to understand their body's problem areas, learn about their wellness goals and discuss expected outcomes. Employing 12 licensed massage therapists and a knowledgeable front desk staff, Elements is open seven days a week. Same-day appointments are available, walk-ins are welcome and appointments can be made online. Members of Elements’ wellness program enjoy benefits such as a monthly massage and discounted rates. See ad, page 13. natural awakenings

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Healing Arts - Local Products

HULA HOOP DANCE

Essential Life Coaching Erin Pecot, MSW, CLC, LPCC 251-210-4770 Erin@Essential-LifeCoaching.com Essential-LifeCoaching.com

THRIVE YOGA & MASSAGE

Billie Reinhart, RYT, LMT 251-379-4493 • Thrive@ThriveFairhope.com ThriveFairhope.com

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Individuals seek out her services to enhance their career, start a new lifestyle or direction or seek their life purpose. Pecot’s process helps reconnect her clients to their natural gifts, abilities, essence, dreams and aspirations.

She works with all ages, but as a certified career coach, Pecot specializes in helping high school and college-age young adults. She explains, “Instead of giving a single career test, it's more helpful to go through a process and design a career or field of study around the individual.”

She understands that life changes can become overwhelming, but that they can also present opportunities to grow and reinvent oneself with new purpose and direction. “There is nothing too insurmountable to handle if we work with my step-by-step accountability structure of coaching which I’ve seen make the difference of clients achieving all of their goals, time and time again.”

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MIDDLE EARTH HEALING AND LEARNING CENTER

Deana Lannie 251-454-0959

Free healing nights and group meditations every Monday. Pranic Healing classes and the advanced technique of Superbrain Yoga.

SPIRIT ENLIGHTEN

Renee Adcock, B.Div. Reiki II, Essential Oils Therapy 251-279-0298 • SpiritEnlighten.com

20205 Middle Earth Road, Citronelle 251-866-7204 • MiddleEarthHealing.com The sacred space of Middle Earth is a relaxed setting for dialog that facilitates the ability of each individual to access their own inherent knowledge to bring their body/ mind/spirit back into balance. Restorative therapies offered include consultations, energy work, color therapy, medicinal essential oils and Chartres Labyrinth for walking meditation. See ad, page 25.

Authorized owner and operator, John of God Crystal Light Healing Bed: a modality to cleanse, balance and align your energies to promote healing.

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Hoop dance uses Hula Hoops for a rhythmic, low impact cardio workout that strengthens core muscles, arms, legs and improves coordination. Anyone can do it with the right size hoop.

LACTATION SUPPORT BABYTALK EASTERN SHORE

TKR Center, Daphne 251-298-8255 • BabytalkES@gmail.com BabytalkES.com • Facebook.com/BabytalkES A maternity, breastfeeding and baby store with certified lactation consultant on staff and monthly breastfeeding classes. Featuring Medela breastpumps (covered by most BCBS policies) and spare parts; Bravado! nursing bras, tanks and gowns.

See ad, page 15.

local foods WEEKS BAY PLANTATION

12562 Mary Ann Beach Road, Fairhope 251-279-UPIK (8745) WeeksBayPlantation.com Weeks Bay Plantation/LA Berry Farms is the new destination of choice for pick-your-own blueberry enthusiasts. FIFTEEN varieties of fully organic berries! The picking season runs April-June.

local products WINDMILL MARKET

85 North Bancroft Street, Fairhope 251-990-8883 WindmillMarket.org Local market and grocery sells the area's best including art and crafts, produce, grassfed meat, Alabama's organic milk, locally made cheeses, Gulf seafood, local honey, sweets and baked goods, and more! Best prices in town on produce too! Three restaurants, live music every weekend, southern craft beers on tap. Something for everyone.

Massage Therapy

massage therapy ALABAMA HEALING ARTS (AHA) 251-753-1937 Info@AlabamaHealingArts.com AlabamaHealingArts.com

Therapeutic massage offers many benefits beyond pain and stress relief and it makes a thoughtful and caring gift. AHA offers a variety of professional and student massages. Services include Swedish, deep tissue, sports, orthopedic, Thai yoga, hot stone, mud wraps, salt scrubs and paraffin treatments. Schedule some healthy you-time today! See ad, page 10.

Massage Therapy: At its most basic, this ancient hands-on therapy involves rubbing or kneading the body to encourage relaxation, healing and well-being. Benefits also include increased circulation and detoxification and reduced physical and emotional stress. More than 100 methods of massage are available. Massage offers proven benefits to meet a variety of physical challenges and may also be a useful preventive therapy. Learn more at AMTAMassage.org.

Fairhope Health Foods

ELEMENTS THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE 6920 Airport Boulevard. Suite 111, Mobile 251-342-6415 Mobile@ElementsMassage.com

Not all massage is created equal. Our therapists listen to your needs and employ the proper techniques to deliver a truly therapeutic experience. Experience the benefits of massage and discover the positive effect it can have on your body and well-being. Schedule an appointment today. Walk-ins welcome!

ElementsMassage.com/Mobile.

See ad, page 13.

JEN ADAMS, LMT

22787 US 98, Building D, Suite 5, Montrose 251-616-4201 • JenAdamsLMT.info JenAdams.Massage@gmail.com Unique massage technique that is gentle enough for the severest sufferers of pain and deep enough for the most rigorous of athletes. 14 years experience in the bodywork and natural wellness field. See ad, page 25.

KRISTEN KELLY AT ROSIE BLUUM 6A South Bancroft Street, Fairhope Located behind Honey Baked Ham NamasteAllDaySpa.squarespace.com

Kristen Kelly, LMT, invites you to reconnect your body with mind and spirit; to soothe your energy and to find relaxation and rejuvenation all at once, with massage or energy work.

280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center, Fairhope 251-928-0644

Virginia’s Health Foods 3952 Airport Boulevard, Mobile 251-345-0494 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com.

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airhope Health Foods, the first health food store in Lower Alabama, opened in 1975, and Virginia’s Health Foods, in Mobile, opened the following year. Both stores continue to have a strong customer base because of the one-on-one attention their staff provides and the quality products that they carry. In addition to an extensive inventory of supplements and health foods (including fresh, organic produce), both stores stock a variety of products such as natural cosmetics, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, natural pet food and products and fair trade gifts. The businesses also have a wealth of free educational information, including a cosmetic ingredients dictionary and many health-related publications.

Virginia’s manager, Krissy Little, says, “Many people are coming in looking for gluten-free and paleo foods right now. We have gluten-free versions of almost everything that we carry with gluten, and a wide selection of paleo options.” Shoppers are also focused on choosing local, and the stores stock as much locally sourced products as possible.

While some customers are looking for ways to treat a specific health issue, many are simply in search of ways to improve their lifestyle. Owner Lynnora Ash believes that everyone should start with a healthy diet, regular exercise and a consistent sleep routine. Once a healthy, day-to-day lifestyle is in place, the staff educates individuals about how to use supplements, herbs and food to better their health.

Fairhope and Virginia’s strive to keep the lifestyle they promote affordable by stocking a range of brands at different price points and offering monthly promotions. Garden of Life products are always 20 percent off and every Sunday, all supplements are marked 15 percent off.

Ash points out, “Demand is what ultimately brings down prices. But everyone should also recognize that if you can achieve better health, it’s much cheaper living in the long run.” See ad, back cover.

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Meat & Seafood - Meeting & Event Facilities

MEAT & SEAFOOD

The Health Hut

680 Schillinger Road Mobile: 251-633-0485 6845 U.S. Highway 90, Ste. 108 Daphne: 251- 621-1865 HealthHutAL.com

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he Health Hut owner Jeff Sheldon believes that the health food and supplement industry can be intimidating, and wants to create an environment to help customers feel empowered. “We pride ourselves on customer service. I opened Health Hut so customers’ needs were met and not the bottom line—that’s why our stores have grown,” he says.

The stores carry whole food vitamins, organic and natural foods, sports supplements and allergen-free foods to help manage cholesterol, weight, digestion, sports performance and sleep habits.

With a master’s degree in exercise physiology and nutrition, Sheldon has been a strength coach and personal trainer since 1998. He and his staff help customers educate themselves to make informed decisions on foods, exercise, vitamins, supplements and medicine. He explains, “I am passionate about getting people to take ownership of their bodies.

Every day I talk to someone looking for increased health or weight loss and can tie many ailments to their nutrition. By educating people, we can empower them to take control of their health and happiness, and that is very satisfying to all of us.” See ad, page 15.

Meditation: Meditation is the act of spending time in quiet thought.

As a spiritual practice, meditation is used to facilitate a mystical sense of oneness with a higher power or the universe. Methods and practices to achieve a meditative state are based upon principles that encourage an individual to engage in thought or contemplation. Research has shown that regular meditation contributes to psychological and physiological well-being.

Pilates: Pilates, like yoga, yields long, lean, flexible muscles whose gracefully balanced movements readily translate into everyday activities like walking, sitting and bending. It is a structured system of small, isolated movements that demand powerful focus on every nuance of muscle action while working out on floor mats or machines.

This technique emphasizes development of the torso’s abdominal power center, or core. Gentler than conventional exercises, it is excellent for overcoming injuries.

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COASTAL ALABAMA FARMERS AND FISHERMENS MARKET 20733 Miflin Road, Foley Heather Pritchard: 251-597-5557 CoastalAlabamaMarket.com

Get fresh local produce, justpicked fruits and Farmers and Fishermens vegetables, fresh seafood, meats, jams, sauces, plants, herbs, artwork and other treasures in one convenient location.

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MedMob's intention is to create an environment for people from all religions, all world views and all experience levels to join together in meditation. Meditate with us in public spaces to spark awareness, curiosity and reflection.

ROSIE BLUUM

6A South Bancroft Street, Fairhope 251-517-5626 RosieBluum.com Practice guided meditation at Rosie Bluum and experience an in n er jo u r n ey which heals the heart, mind, body and soul. Silent meditation is also offered as a more challenging style yet it is wonderfully rewarding when you succumb to your natural state of being. Full meditation schedule online: RosieBluum.com.

MEETING & EVENT FACILITIES MOBILE BOTANICAL GARDENS 5151 Museum Drive, Mobile 251-342-0555 MobileBotanicalGardens.org

Overlooking the ReBloom Garden, our newly renovated, 2,100 square foot Botanical Center is an idyllic setting for weddings or events. The Larkins Learning Center is perfect for business meetings or conferences.

THE WILLOW TREE AT ROSIE BLUUM Julie Wagner, Owner 6A South Bancroft Street, Fairhope Behind Honey Baked Ham • RosieBluum.com

organic foods WEEKS BAY PLANTATION

GREEN DRINKS

251-279-7517 MobileBayAreaGreenDrinks@gmail.com Facebook.com/MobileBayAreaGreenDrinks An informal yet engaging happy hour with likeminded folks every second Tu e s d a y a t F a i r h o p e Brewing Company. Connect GREEN with other progressive DRINKS A monthly gathering of environmentally thoughtful folks. people in our area.

Sponsorship, speaker and catering opportunities available. See ad, page 21.

nutritional counseling ALABAMA HEALING ARTS (AHA) 251-753-1937 Info@AlabamaHealingArts.com AlabamaHealingArts.com

Interested in a convenient, cost-effective nutritional solution for managing stress, losing or maintaining weight, healthy aging and/ or improving overall health and wellness from the cellular level? The saying goes that, “You are what you eat,” so why not choose to be healthy, energetic, mentally strong and feeling fabulous! Inquire today. See ad, page 10.

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HEAR THEM SPEAK

12562 Mary Ann Beach Road, Fairhope 251-279-UPIK (8745) WeeksBayPlantation.com

Our beautiful store offers gifts to lift your mind, body and spirit. Find peace and tranquility, meditation and readings among books, card decks, crystals, salt l a m p s , l o c a l h o n e y, jewelry, organic clothing and makeup. See ad, page 14.

NETWORKING

pet care & SERVICES Telepathic Animal Communication Babette de Jongh 251-424-4944 • HearThemSpeak.com

Weeks Bay Plantation/LA Berry Farms is the new destination of choice for pick-your-own blueberry enthusiasts. FIFTEEN varieties of fully organic berries! The picking season runs April-June.

COASTAL ALABAMA FARMERS AND FISHERMENS MARKET

Understand your animal companion through telepathic communication.

Session includes healing with Body Talk, Reiki and Matrix Energetics, plus a follow-up call. Half-off price for new clients: Regular $60, now $30. See ad, page 25.

MOBILE PET CEMETERY

20733 Miflin Road, Foley Heather Pritchard: 251-597-5557 CoastalAlabamaMarket.com

600 Pierce Road, Mobile 251-607-0102 AscensionFuneralGroup.com

Get fresh local p r o d u c e , organically grown Farmers and Fishermens f r u i t s and vegetables, fresh seafood, organic meat, jams, sauces, plants, herbs, artwork and other treasures in one convenient location.

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virginia’s health foods AND THE SUNFLOWER CAFÉ II

SYNERGY YOGA & PILATES See ad, page 10.

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Healthy Living With Essential Oils

Judith Wilson-Member 759523 251-656-6696 HealthyLivingWithEssentialOils@gmail.com YoungLiving.org/JudithWilson

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udith Wilson inspires healthy changes in the lives of people she meets by empowering them to be responsible for their own health in a natural way. She first learned about essential oils, the life blood of plants, more than 10 years ago as a massage therapist.

Through classes, workshops and one-on-one consultations, she now helps others decide which oils they might want to consider using and why. "I love sharing the benefits and usage of essential oils. Once you use the oils and have your own personal experience, it's only natural to share that with others. You don’t need a class to learn how to use the oils, but the classes provide more knowledge of the oils and how they work."

Wilson believes prevention is the key to better health and that preventive measures include exercise, nutrition and learning healthy alternatives like how to use essential oils, which are a part of her everyday life. “I diffuse them; make my own products like bath gel, moisturizer, spritzers and cough syrup; and I cook with them," she says.

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Podiatrists - Reiki

PODIATRISTS Reflexology: This is a natural healing method of pressure point massage used to relieve tension, pain and treat and cure illness by pressing on a part of a persons head, hands, body or feet. Reflexology is based upon the principle that there are reflex points or zones that correspond to every part of the body. Correctly stimulating and applying pressure to these areas increases circulation and promotes specifically designated bodily and muscular functions. Learn more at Reflexology-USA.net.

Reiki: A healing practice that originated in Japan in the 1920s as a way of activating and balancing the life force present in all living things. Reiki means, “universal life force energy.” Light hand placements channel healing energies to organs and glands and work to align the body’s energy centers, or chakras. Various techniques address emotional and mental distress, chronic and acute physical problems and/or increases spiritual focus and clarity. Reiki is a valuable addition to the work of chiropractors, massage therapists, nurses and others in the West. Learn more at Reiki.org.

Hear Them Speak Telepathic Animal Communication

Babette deJongh 251-424-4944 Babette@BabettedeJongh.com HearThemSpeak.com

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abette deJongh, owner of Hear Them Speak, has experienced spontaneous telepathic communication with animals throughout her life, but she learned to access this ability consistently from Penelope Smith, a well-known pioneer in the field. Telepathic animal communication and counseling can be powerful tools for strengthening relationships and resolving behavioral issues in a multi-species household.

According to deJongh, animals have wisdom to offer, and many animal family members feel a great frustration at their human’s lack of ability to receive the help they are here to give. Open communication between all species contributes to a more harmonious existence and can help the human family members achieve greater physical and spiritual well-being.

Sessions are especially helpful when a beloved pet is aging or ill and the human is faced with end-of-life care decisions. deJongh also communicates with lost pets and those that have passed on.

Hear Them Speak will begin offering basic animal communication classes this year, because deJongh’s goal has always been to help her human clients learn animal communication for themselves so that they only need her services in instances of extreme emotional upset.

“I feel it is my mission in life to give animals a voice and to help humankind understand the deep connection we share with other species.

All species on this Earth are connected. What happens to one of us happens to us all,” she says. See ad, page 25.

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SOUTH BALDWIN PODIATRY Debra M. Gibson, DPM 1770 North Alston Street, Foley 251-943-3668

Comprehensive podiatric care including care of foot and ankle disorders; surgical correction of foot deformities; non-surgical and surgical treatment of injuries; analysis and functional orthotic fabrication; and diabetic foot care and prevention.

produce clubs WINDMILL MARKET’S PRODUCE CLUB

85 North Bancroft Street, Fairhope 251-990-8883 Info@WindmillMarket.org A weekly delivery of local and seasonal fruits, veggies, organic milk, cheese, grass-fed beef and more delivered from Baldwin County farms to your table every week! Six box sizes to fit your family's needs. Home delivery and Mobile pickup option also available!

reflexology LAURIE AZZARELLA, LMT, CRR Reflexology Instructor Daphne, AL • 850-380-4943 LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com

Learn the original Eunice Ingham method of Therapeutic Foot and Hand Reflexology. Take a 2-day workshop or c o m p l e t e t h e professional 200 hour program. CEU provider.

Step into better health! Reflexology-USA.net.

reiki ALABAMA HEALING ARTS (AHA) 251-753-1937 Info@AlabamaHealingArts.com AlabamaHealingArts.com

Experience a gentle, effective form of energywork that improves health, reduces stress, increases relaxation and speeds the healing process. Receive an inperson session or distance treatment from Reiki Master Teacher (RMT) certified since 2002. Or learn to use on yourself and others in Level I, II and RMT certification trainings. See ad, page 10.

Laurie Azzarella, Enroller #327923

THE SUNFLOWER CAFÉ

280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center Fairhope: 251-929-0055 3952 Airport Boulevard Mobile: 251-345-0495 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com Organic café featuring a fusion of ethnic and local cuisine. Organic food, free-range meat, vegan and allergen-free options. Menu online.

Call for daily specials. Catering and take-out available. See ad, back cover.

SWEET OLIVE BAKERY & CAFE 85 North Bancroft Street, Fairhope 251-990-8883 SweetOlive.co

Open for breakfast and lunch seven days/week serving artisan baked goods; fresh squeezed juices and smoothies; daily lunch specials like fish tacos and poboys; delicious food to go; hot breakfast plates and more! Open Fridays until 9 p.m. serving artisan pizzas with fresh local toppings. Live music, wine and beer.

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retreats BECKWITH CAMP AND RETREAT CENTER

Rhona Reid, Reservations Manager 251-928-7844 Rhona@BeckwithAL.com Among 82 acres, our bayside retreat provides a tranquil setting to play, relax, plan, learn and build relationships.

MIDDLE EARTH HEALING AND LEARNING CENTER

20205 Middle Earth Road, Citronelle 251-866-7204 • MiddleEarthHealing.com There are times when we need to retreat from our everyday life of traffic, phones, c o m p u t e r s , schedules—when we need to reconnect to the timelessness of the natural world and to be grounded once again. Retreat to the sacred space of Middle Earth and return to the world renewed and refreshed. See ad, page 25.

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Restaurants - Summer Camps

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Young Living Educator 850-380-4943 LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com Laurie.MarketingScents.com

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Azzarella believes that the body has an innate ability to heal itself, and that health is a state of balance. Young Living oils can enhance and expedite balancing when combined with specific therapies and at home in everyday life. Diffusing the oils also oxygenates and cleanses the air.

When applied to the body, oils can relieve pain, inflammation, congestion and help to heal tissue. Azzarella recommends Young Living therapeuticgrade essential oils as alternative medicines and as a complement to any wellness protocol.

Azzarella says, “Health has many aspects, and Young Living essential oils and supplements address all of them. With the rising costs of healthcare and often disappointing results, Young Living provides a vehicle of hope and encouragement with gratifying results. I love to see people become strong and empowered through better health, growth and selfassurance, financial security and with a purpose that touches others.”

Natural Awakenings Network (NAN) cardholders receive discounts at these businesses. See page 46 for details.

Pick up a copy of Natural Awakenings at these businesses.

SCHOOLS

SUMMER CAMPS

ALABAMA HEALING ARTS (AHA)

BECKWITH CAMP AND RETREAT CENTER

251-753-1937 Info@AlabamaHealingArts.com AlabamaHealingArts.com

Want to wake up excited to go to work? Have a fulfilling career that energizes you and others?

Become a licensed massage therapist, yoga instructor, Reiki practitioner or all three! Enroll today in AHA’s 650-hour massage therapy program or one of our weekends-only yoga teacher trainings or Reiki certification trainings. See ad, page 10.

James Lawrence, Summer Camp Director 251-928-7844 ext. 11 James@BeckwithAL.com Camp Beckwith is moving into its 42nd summer. Our summer camp sessions for youth offer faith-based adventure activities combined with Christian programs developed for spiritual formation.

See ad, page 5.

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Mobile Botanical Gardens

5151 Museum Drive, Mobile 251-342-0555 mbg2@bellsouth.net MobileBotanicalGardens.org

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he nonprofit Mobile Botanical Gardens (MBG) encompasses a 100-acre site of cultivated gardens, woodland trails and a longleaf pine restoration. Established in 1974 by a dedicated group of horticulturists to preserve the natural aspects of the local environment, the gardens have grown and developed into an oasis for the community.

MBG offers an annual calendar of educational programs, field trips and workshops designed to help visitors with their gardening needs, whether they enjoy native plants, vegetable and herb gardening, flowering plants or container gardening.

Annual plant sales feature thousands of unusual and native plants selected for their ability to flourish on the Gulf coast. Knowledgeable volunteers, many of them Master Gardeners, are available to help shoppers select the best plants for their gardens. A wide selection of these plants is also available at their MarketPlace and in the online catalog.

The gardens are a beautiful space for exercise, such as hiking or biking, attending a yoga class or just enjoying a walk in one of the many themed gardens. MBG is also available as a site for weddings, meetings and parties.

GREEN DRINKS

251-279-7517 MobileBayAreaGreenDrinks@gmail.com Facebook.com/MobileBayAreaGreenDrinks An informal yet engaging happy hour with likeminded folks every second Tu e s d a y a t F a i r h o p e Brewing Company. Connect GREEN DRINKS with other progressive A monthly gathering of environmentally thoughtful folks. people in our area.

Sponsorship, speaker and catering opportunities available. See ad, page 21.

MIDDLE EARTH HEALING AND LEARNING CENTER

20205 Middle Earth Road, Citronelle 251-866-7204 • MiddleEarthHealing.com Middle Earth offers workshops on permaculture, r a i n w a t e r harvesting, graywater recycling, shiitake mushroom cultivation, composting, soil building, chemical-free gardening, aquaponics, real food, natural medicine making, reconnecting with Mother Earth and medicinal aromatherapy. Find Middle Earth Healing and Learning Center on Facebook for schedule of classes. See ad on page 25.

TAI CHI BLUE WILLOW WELLNESS

Jude Forsyth, Qigong/Tai Chi Teacher 850-226-9355 www.bluewillowwellness.com

Sustainable: This encompasses a way of living that maintains resource renewability and environmental health over time to meet both present and future needs while causing minimal long-term effects on the environment.

Tai Chi and Qigong: Tai chi and qigong combine movement, meditation and breath regulation to enhance the flow of vital energy (qi) in the body, improve circulation and enhance immune function. Qigong traces its roots to Traditional Chinese Medicine and is often referred to as the mother of Tai Chi. When the gentle movements of Qigong mixed with the animal style martial arts, it became Tai Chi. Both practices promote calmness and harmony to reduce stress.

Vegetarianism: The voluntary abstinence from eating meat and/or other animal products for religious, health and/or ethical reasons. Lactoovo vegetarians supplement their plant-based diet with dairy (lactose) products and eggs (ova). Lacto vegetarians eat dairy products, but not eggs; ovo vegetarians include eggs, but no dairy; and vegans do not eat any animal-derived products.

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AM/PM Qigong and Tai Chi classes in Midtown Mobile and Theodore; private and company classes also available. See ad, page 9.

THERAPEUTIC YOGA BECKY ARDREY, RYT, LMT

Prana Health and Wellness 209-A South Section Street, Fairhope 251-455-9359 • PranaHealthAndWellness.com Curious about yoga, have a specific physical challenge or rehabilitating from an injury?

Schedule your personal therapeutic yoga session. Becky Ardrey is a Licensed Massage Therapist and Registered Yoga Teacher. See ad, page 10.

Team Building - Vitamins & Supplements

TEAM BUILDING

Prana Health and Wellness

BECKWITH CAMP AND RETREAT CENTER

209-A South Section Street, Fairhope 251-455-9359 Becky@PranaHealthAndWellness.com PranaHealthAndWellness.com

Anna Bryant, Challenge Course Director 251-928-7844 ext. 10 Anna@BeckwithAL.com Our newly renovated ropes course consists of activities that promote and enhance positive interaction between members of your group, challenging folks of all ages.

vegetarian/Vegan THE SUNFLOWER CAFÉ

280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center Fairhope: 251-929-0055 3952 Airport Boulevard Mobile: 251-345-0495 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com Organic café featuring a fusion of ethnic and local cuisine. Organic food, free-range meat, vegan and allergen-free options. Menu online.

Call for daily specials. Catering and take-out available. See ad, back cover.

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rana Health and Wellness is a dedicated yoga studio that offers the community a variety of classes and instructors to meet their wellness needs. Owner Becky Ardrey says, “A balanced and consistent yoga practice will change your life. Our bodies do a great job of telling us what we need—and what we don't need. We just need to learn to listen. With yoga, we are able to gain a deeper awareness of what our bodies need, leading to a greater state of wellness.”

Prana provides a safe, supportive environment for students of all ages and experience levels to explore their yoga practice and achieve their goals. The studio’s diverse schedule features specialty classes such as prenatal yoga and kids’ martial arts. Private therapeutic sessions are also available for specific challenges. Ardrey notes, “Our goal is to make sure that after class, every student feels better than they did when they arrived, and most importantly, it should be fun!”

All Prana Health and Wellness teachers are Yoga Alliance-registered instructors and each one of them has had a personal experience with yoga that changed their life. Ardrey remarks, “Our instructors are passionate about the life-changing effects of yoga and are excited to assist you in living a happy, healthy life!” See ad, page 10.

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS BELL LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS 800-333-7995 BellLifestyle.com

Sunflower Café

Formulated natural health supplements intended for pain control, urinary health, preventive illness, virility, stress relief, weight control and other common conditions. See ad, page 2.

THE HEALTH HUT

680 S. Schillinger, Mobile: 251-633-0485 (Across from Home Depot) 6845 Hwy 90, Daphne: 251-621-1865 (Across from Fresh Market)

staff. See ad, page 15.

For 30 years The Health Hut has been the go-to place for high quality, whole-food vitamins, herbs and sport supplements at great prices.

Service-oriented, knowledgeable

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280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center Fairhope: 251-929-0055 3952 Airport Boulevard Mobile: 251-345-0495 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com

he Sunflower Café and Sunflower Café II bring a fusion of ethnic and local cuisine to the bay area, incorporating all natural and organic ingredients for a delicious and unique dining experience.

Sunflower Café’s head chef, Troy Kline, explains, “This experience is fostered by our passion for wholesome cuisine made fresh to order and our accommodating service, all provided within a relaxed atmosphere. Because we make everything from scratch with the freshest ingredients, we know what is in each dish we serve, so we are able to cater to special diets and make something for even the most sensitive guest to enjoy.”

Both cafés are open for lunch (Fairhope serves Sunday brunch, as well) and feature organic and food allergy-sensitive menus with kid-friendly options, too. While vegetarian and vegan options are available, the menus include items with free-range meats and poultry, as well. The Fairhope location recently made some menu additions. Complete menus are available online.

Whether they’re in need of a glass of organic wine with hummus and pitas or some flavored iced tea with the special of the day, Sunflower Café guests come back time and time again for the fresh food with delicious flavor. See ad, back cover. natural awakenings

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VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS (continued)

wellness centers ALABAMA HEALING ARTS (AHA)

MEDISTAT PHARMACY

251-753-1937 Info@AlabamaHealingArts.com AlabamaHealingArts.com

mediStat Pharmacy is happy to be your everyday health and wellness resource. We provide nutritional and mineral-base supplements, vitamins, herbs, body care, sports nutrition and much more. mediStat Pharmacy offers private consulting and education to help manage your nutritional wellness. Visit us online: mediStat.com. See ad, page 21.

AHA’s compassionate, educated and experienced staff provides one stop for your health and wellness needs. Services integrate massage therapy, including Thai yoga, hot stone, paraffin, mud wraps; Reiki and energywork; therapeutic movement in yoga, Pilates and more; nutrition and skincare options; and holistic counseling/coaching. Packages available for multi-modality experiences. See ad, page 10.

110 East Azalea Avenue, Foley 855-737-2550

Yoga: Yoga originated 5,000 years ago in India, designed as a means to release tension in the body, bring calmness to the mind and provide an ethical code to live by. The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj, meaning to yoke or unite, and refers to the integration of physical and mental exercises designed to unite body, mind and spirit.

Thrive Yoga & Massage

Billie Reinhart, RYT, LMT 251-379-4493 Thrive@ThriveFairhope.com ThriveFairhope.com

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hrive Yoga & Massage offers massage services and group and private yoga, aerial and Hula Hoop classes. Owner Billie Reinhart says, “Massage and yoga can be used for physical and mental health and natural relief of stress, pain and many other imbalances.”

Reinhart appreciates that yoga is a personal, rather than competitive, experience. As a teacher, Reinhart focuses on alignment principles that are therapeutic and helpful for advancing towards wellness goals. Additional beginner friendly classes have recently been added to the menu of classes and Thrive also offers Thai yoga massage, a blend of massage and gentle, assisted stretching.

Reinhart says, “All customers have different intentions. Some want to refresh, some want to strengthen. Others are looking for pain management or for mental health techniques. All of these intentions can be satisfied with our offerings and once clients witness this, it keeps them coming back for more.”

The conditioning and cardio aspects of aerial, Hula Hoop and yoga have helped Reinhart maintain her own healthy, balanced and pain-free body while keeping fitness fun. “We are all looking to be better people in some way; we have a dream of things being easier, our health being better.

This business offers many techniques to Thrive, to offer ways to feel more free in body and mind and helping everyone to enjoy and flourish in life.”

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MIKE ALLEN ACUPUNCTURE

Integrative Medicine Centre Downtown Fairhope 251-990-8188 • Alternative-Concepts.com My overall approach to your treatment is to lessen systemic inflammation and stress in the body. Left untreated these two can combine to create debilitating conditions.

OLENA WELLNESS CENTER

6925 Cottage Hill Road, Suite D. Mobile, AL 36695 251-300-1335 • Find us on Facebook Our practitioners give your body the support it needs to function as it was designed. We offer chiropractic, ANA, applied kinesiology, acupuncture, QRA, body wraps, detox and all-natural pain relief.

yoga ALABAMA HEALING ARTS (AHA) 251-753-1937 Info@AlabamaHealingArts.com AlabamaHealingArts.com

Whether for physical health and fitness, mental calm, clarity and focus, spiritual connection or just plain fun, immerse yourself and e x p l o r e y o g a ’s m a n y benefits with our compassionate, mindful, experienced instructors. Classes in yoga, sacred yoga, Pilates, sacred movement and more, specialized weekend workshops, continuing education courses and immersive teacher trainings available. See ad, page 10.

PRANA HEALTH AND WELLNESS 209-A South Section Street, Fairhope 251-455-9359 PranaHealthAndWellness.com

Prana Health and Wellness, provides a variety of classes and diverse instructors.

There are classes available for everyone! Beginners, advanced, restorative, meditation and more! Check PranaHealthAndWellness.com for more info. See ad, page 10.

QUIET MIND MASSAGE AND YOGA 251-476-6463 Yoga@QuietMindMassageTherapy.com QuietMindMassageTherapy.com

Step into another realm when you walk into Quiet Mind. As teachers, we stay true to the practice in sharing yoga's main goal: to re-connect us spiritually. Need less stress and more peace in your lif e? D o n ' t w a it a n o th e r moment, come live this practice today!

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education/schools Good Shepherd Learning Center Bay Minette • 251-937-6001

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Mobile • 251-404-3924

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fitness & yoga Coastal Ballet Foley • 251-979-9851

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everyBODY Solution Daphne • 251-621-3030

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Fairhope Fitness 24 Fairhope • 251-929-2450

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Gulf Coast Martial Arts Foley • 251-979-6019

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Integrated Health & Wellness Fairhope • 251-554-4121

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Pneuma Yoga and Movement Studio

Daphne • 251-458-6506

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Prana Health and Wellness

foods & Nutrition Fairhope Health Foods Fairhope • 251-928-0644

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The Health Food Center Mobile • 251-661-3065

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The Health Hut

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The Pure Vegan

$10 off 1-hr massage

Fairhope • 251-928-5058

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Mobile • 251-633-2828

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Virginia’s Health Foods

$10 off any massage session

Mobile • 251-345-0494

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Robertsdale • 251-425-1863

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Momentum Massage Mobile • 251-470-9944

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Foley • 251-609-1251

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Fairhope • 251-463-8747

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Mobile • 251-219-4574

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21

Dates and times may change. Please call ahead to confirm. All calendar events must be received by the 10th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. Go to TinyURL.com/NACalendar to submit entries.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Shiitake Mushroom Workshop – 9:30am-3pm.

Hands on experience to inoculate a log with Shiitake micilliim and take the log home to raise your own Shiitakes in your backyard. Registration required.

Bring a sack lunch. $35. Middle Earth Healing and Learning Center, 20205 Middle Earth Rd, Citronelle.

251-866-7204.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Breast Friends Forever (BFF) Support Group – 5:30pm. The mission of BFF is to create an atmosphere for breast cancer survivors to come together and receive and give emotional and psychological support to one another. The group meets in the MCI Multipurpose Room. Free. Mitchell Cancer Institute, 1660 Springhill Ave, Mobile. Darlene Chavers: 251-631-3989. DFChavers@bellsouth. net. usamci.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11

markyourcalendar Green Drinks

Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks every second Tuesday. With a local drink in one hand and environmental concerns in the other, connect with other progressive people in our area. Sponsorship, speaker and catering opportunities available.

Open to the public. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks.

February 11 • 5-7pm

Fairhope Brewing Company 914 Nichols Avenue, Fairhope 251-279-7517 MobileBayAreaGreenDrinks@gmail.com Facebook.com/MobileBayAreaGreenDrinks

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 "Chemoflage" Breast Cancer Support Luncheon – 10am-1pm. Chemoflage, Inc is a non-profit organization that offers immediate help to women who are undergoing cancer treatment, founded by survivor Cookie Aftergut. The luncheon will be an inspiring day of support and information. Please RSVP to attend. Free. USA Faculty Club, 5950 Old Shell Rd, Mobile. Julie Herman: 251-445-9869.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 AromaShapes – 8am-5pm. Feb 15-16. Learn this natural body sculpting technique that incorporates breath controlled aromatherapy with specific Young Living oil application. Reduces inches, edema,

bloating, PMS Symptoms. 16 CEUs for LMTs. $498.

Bay Branch Estates, 28347 Turkey Br Dr, Daphne.

HealthyStepsCE.com.

Earth-Heart Reiki Workshop with Julie E Brent – 9:30am-5:30pm. Feb 15-16. Focus is to evolve in love, evolution through expansion of chakras. Aligning with magnetic field of Mother Earth. Assists in cellular structure change. Meditations: Increased Awareness and Clarity. Essential breathing for our new Earth and heart-self. $250. Reiki Center of Fairhope, Fairhope. Contact Julie for details: 251504-5328 or ReikiCenterOfFairhope@gmail.com.

ReikiCenterOfFairhope.com/events.

Come Home to Mother Workshop – 9:30am3:30pm. Covers the inseparable connection between life on our planet and the planet herself. Reconnect with the healing power of Mother Earth by experiencing her natural energy. Registration required.

Bring a sack lunch. $35. Middle Earth Healing and Learning Center, 20205 Middle Earth Rd, Citronelle.

251-866-7204.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Pranic Healing Intro – 2-4pm. Pranic Healing is an all natural healing system designed to teach you how to heal yourself and loved ones. Learn about your energy field, how to keep it healthy, create a speedy recovery of ailments, stress reduction, meditation, plus much more! Donation. Mobile.

251-454-0959.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Trigeminal Neuralgia Support Group – 5:306:30pm. The Trigeminal Neuralgia support group provides the opportunity to meet others that suffer from trigeminal neuralgia and provides a supportive, engaging environment that stimulates informative talks, provides meaningful education and resources. Free. USA Mitchell Cancer Institute, 2nd Floor, Conference Room B, 1660 Springhill Ave, Mobile. Dennise Bunch: DBunch@Health.

SouthAlabama.edu.

Building Healthy Hearts and Bodies – 7pm. Join us as we explore natural ways to support weight loss, heart and vision health; improve memory, liver and kidney function; stabilize blood sugar; reduce pain and inflammation and strengthen muscles and bones. $5. Bay Branch Estates, 28347 Turkey Br Dr, Daphne. 850-380-4943.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Pranic Relationship Healing – 7-9pm. Learn energetic techniques to help improve communication and intimacy in relationships with family, friends, coworkers and your intimate partner. Learn the powerful Forgiveness Technique for healing. Attract the right people into your life! Donation. Mobile.

251-454-0959.

markyourcalendar Pranic Healing Level 1

Learn anatomy of the energy body, 11 major chakras, their functions, how to feel energy and validate details in your life, keep yourself energetically clear and balanced, step-by-step techniques for healing yourself, loved ones, plus much more!

February 21-22

Mobile, Alabama Registration and details: 251-454-0959

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Usui Reiki Level I & II with Julie E Brent – 9:30am5:20pm. Feb 22-23. All attunements, info and techniques in the manual "Reiki: The Healing Touch" by Rand. Hand positions for self treatment and others.

Reiki II symbols and use, to heal unwanted habits.

Distance healing, scanning and beaming. Lecture, discussion and practice. $350/door, $299/prepaid.

Reiki Center of Fairhope, Fairhope. Julie: 251504-5328. ReikiCenterOfFairhope@gmail.com.

ReikiCenterOfFairhope.com/events.

Pranic Crystal Healing – Feb 22-23. Harness the power of Mother Earth's precious gifts, crystals and gem stones, which are subtle energy condensers that can absorb, store, project and focus subtle energies and can be used to enhance your healing ability, spirituality and prosperity. Mobile. Call for info: 251-454-0959.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Monthly Cancer Education Support Group – 12pm. This month's topic: The Affordable Care Act-What Patients Need to Know. The Community Classroom provides an open forum for meaningful discussion of various topics related to the treatment and management of cancer. Free. USA Mitchell Cancer Institute, 2nd Floor, Multipurpose Room, 1660 Springhill Ave, Mobile. Lakeisha Felder: 251445-9647. LFelder@Health.SouthAlabama.edu.

SATURDAY, MARCH 8 Cinderella Women and Men's Ball – 6pm. Please bring a gift valued under $15 for the Mean Step Mother Gift Exchange. Dance, karaoke, optional cake, hors d’oeuvres and glittery sparkling drinks. Free. Chiefs at Osceola Country Club, 300 Tonawanda Dr, Pensacola, FL. 850-941-4321. MyPensacolaEvents.com.

Friday, March 14 Sunset Yoga for Charity – 6pm. This event is by donation for charity every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month overlooking the bay. Bring your own mat and a friend. Beginner friendly classes. Donation.

Fairhope. 251-379-4493. ThriveFairhope.com.

Moonlight Zip-Line at Beckwith – 8-12pm. Our ACCT certified zip-line is fun and safe. 25 spots open for anyone who wishes to come zip by the moon light. Must be 18 or older. Closed toed shoes, no athletic shorts. $15. Anna Bryant: 251-295-8489.

Reservations required.

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JANUARY

health & wellness

Alabama Healing Arts Student Orientation Weekend – Mar 21-23. Acclimates new students who received AHA acceptance letters to their school.

Provides information and materials, tips on balancing school with life, study strategies and a tour of the facility. Food and drinks provided. Congratulations, and welcome! Free to AHA students. For more info or to apply for enrollment: 251-753-1937. Info@ AlabamaHealingArts.com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

FEBRUARY

annual directory issue plus: stress relief MARCH

food & garden

plus: gluten-free foods

Monday, March 24

APRIL

Alabama Healing Arts Massage Therapy Program Begins – Start of daytime and evening 650-hour curriculum. Includes various hands-on techniques, fundamental sciences, student massage clinic and outreach practicums. Qualified, experienced, compassionate educators are ready to assist every step of the way. For more info or to apply for enrollment: 251-753-1937. Info@AlabamaHealingArts.com.

AlabamaHealingArts.com.

green living

plus: healthy home MAY

women’s wellness plus: bodywork JUNE

inspired living

Saturday, March 29

plus: men’s wellness JULY

food watch

plus: natural medicine cabinet AUGUST

transformative education plus: children’s health

conscious caretaking plus: yoga

sustainable communities NOVEMBER

personal empowerment plus: beauty

DECEMBER

awakening humanity plus: holiday themes

Real Food: Focus on Ferments – 9am-1pm. Addresses the increase in digestive issues; how the ancient art of fermentation can replenish beneficial gut flora and bring balance to the GI tract; and features a demonstration of anaerobic fermentation in the Pickl-It jars. Registration required. $35. Middle Earth Healing and Learning Center, 20205 Middle Earth Rd, Citronelle. 251-866-7204.

FRIDAY, APRIL 4

SEPTEMBER

plus: chiropractic and acupuncture

Permaculture in Action – Call or find us on Facebook for details. Registration required. Middle Earth Healing and Learning Center, 20205 Middle Earth Rd, Citronelle. 251-866-7204.

Friday, March 21

plus: health coaches

OCTOBER

Saturday, March 15

Spring Plant Sale – 9am-4pm. Apr 4-6. Baldwin County Master Gardeners sale offers many native plants for sale at very reasonable prices. We have mostly perennials but some popular annuals and herbs are also available. Free. Weeks Bay, Fairhope.

BaldwinCountyMasterGardeners.com.

Saturday, APRIL 5 Alabama Healing Arts Reiki Level I Training – 10am-5pm. Learn to give professional Reiki treatments from master teacher since 2002. History, technique, attunements and more. Perform full-body treatments on self and others. Certificates suitable for framing issued after completing 10 clinic hours.

16 CEs. For more info or to apply for enrollment: 251-753-1937. Info@AlabamaHealingArts.com.

AlabamaHealingArts.com.

Ocean Camp's Earth Day Zumba Celebration – 5-8pm. Dress as your favorite marine animal; enjoy fun water activities, see live marine animals; Zumba session and food. Celebrate World Water Day with other water lovers! $5 donation to Ocean Camp.

Pelican Place, Hwy 59 at Cty Rd 4, Gulf Shores.

OceanCamp@gmail.com.

Friday, APRIL 11 Alabama Healing Arts 200-/500-hour Yoga Teacher Training – Apr 11-13. Immersive hatha training includes fundamental sciences, specific teaching methodologies, breath/meditation practices and in-depth yogic philosophy. Special rates for self-development-

50

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only students. Flexible program allows students to start any month. For more info or to apply for enrollment: 251-753-1937. Info@AlabamaHealingArts.com.

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Saturday, April 12 9th Annual Master Gardener Educational Seminar – 1:30-3:30pm. Mobile County Master Gardener Seminar features Amy Stewart, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Drunken Botanist. Amy speaks to gardening and university audiences across the country. Alcohol-free infusions served in the gardens 1:30-2:30pm. $20. Jon Archer Center, 1070 Schillinger Rd N, Mobile. 251-574-8445.

MONDAY, April 14 Ocean Camp Spring Break Week – 8:30am-4pm.

Apr 14-18. Children 5-12 years. Pool, scuba/snorkel class 8 years up; volleyball, visits to the beach with a daily marine animal theme. Games and choice of learning opportunities in art, crafts, model building, etc. based on the daily themes. $250/wk or $60/day.

Gulf Shores Beach Retreat, 1054 W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores. OceanCamp@gmail.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 18 Moonlight Zip-Line at Beckwith – 8-12pm. See Mar 14 listing. $15. Anna Bryant: 251-295-8489.

Reservations required.

SATURDAY, APRIL 19 Earth Day Mobile Bay – 10am. Alabama’s largest Earth Day celebration. Free. Fairhope Pier Park, Fairhope. EarthDayMobileBay.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 25 Alabama Healing Arts 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training – Apr 25-27. For 200-level teachers to advance to 500; or for 500-hour trainees. Those in 500-hour training must also attend the 200-hour.

Graduating students have option of registering with Yoga Alliance. This flexible program allows students to start any month. For more info or to apply for enrollment: 251-753-1937. Info@ AlabamaHealingArts.com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

Friday, May 2 Medicinal Aromatherapy Level 1 Certification – May 2-4. Call or find us on Facebook for details.

Registration required. Middle Earth Healing and Learning Center, 20205 Middle Earth Rd, Citronelle.

251-866-7204.

Saturday, May 10 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive – Letter carriers will collect food donations left at the mailboxes in more than 10,000 local communities. Local efforts in Mobile and Baldwin counties will provide food to stock the Bay Area Food Bank. Volunteers are needed. Karla Gardner: 251-653-1617.

KGardner@BayAreaFoodBank.org.

FRIDAY, May 16 Hangout Music Fest – May 16-18. Featuring over 70 bands on the beautiful beaches of Gulf Shores.

2014 lineup includes The Black Keys, The Killers, Outkast and Jack Johnson. HangoutMusicFest.com.

Moonlight Zip-Line at Beckwith – 8-12pm. See Mar 14 listing. $15. Anna Bryant: 251-295-8489.

Reservations required.

Saturday, May 31 Emerald Coast Body, Mind, & Spirit Expo – 10am6pm. Mind, body, holistic vendors, readers, healers, alternative energy, transportation and green products.

This expo offers interactive, educational exhibits, demonstrations and presentations. Free. Bayview Community Center, 2000 E Lloyd St, Pensacola, FL. 850-941-4321. EmeraldCoastHealthExpo.com.

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Saturday, August 9 Pensacola Para Con – 10am. Aug 9-10. Fans of science fiction, horror, fantasy, gaming, anime, costuming, fan and indie films, artist, celebrities, comics, Renaissance, cosplay, steampunk, theater, literature, publishing, arts, mystery, art, crafts, filmmaking, paranormal and more! $10. Pensacola Fair Grounds Expo Hall, 6655 Mobile Hwy, Pensacola, FL. 850-941-4321. PensacolaParaCon.com.

Wednesday, September 13 GO Run 5K Run and Fun Run – Held in September to promote awareness of gynecologic cancers, the annual "GO" for Gynecologic Oncology 5K Run and Fun Run benefits gynecologic cancer research at MCI. This annual event is filled with fun for the entire family. University of South Alabama Main Campus, Mitchell Center Lawn, Mobile. 251-6658000. USAHealthSystem.com/gorun.

Thursday, October 2 Alabama Coastal BirdFest – Oct 2-4. 3-day birding and nature festival with guided tours in Baldwin and Mobile counties, speakers, dinner events at 5 Rivers and free, family-friendly Bird & Conservation Expo (Oct. 4 in Fairhope). Tours and evening events require adv. registration. Fairhope and Spanish Fort.

AlabamaCoastalBirdFest.com.

Friday, October 3 BayFest Music Festival – Oct 3-5. Features an array of renowned musical talent suited to a wide variety of tastes. 125 live musical acts on nine stages.

Downtown Mobile. BayFest.com

Saturday, October 11 Kerri Castello Tennis Tournament – The Kerri Castello Cancer Research Foundation will host its 8th annual tennis tournament. The tournament features mixed doubles play and will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Mitchell Cancer Institute. Mobile Country Club, 4101 Wimbledon Dr E, Mobile. 251-665-8000. usamci.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Fairhope Film Festival – Nov 6-9. A film lover’s film festival, offering participants the opportunity to see world-class award winning films in a unique, picturesque location over a four-day period.

FairhopeFilmFestival.org.

Thursday, November 20 6th Annual Celebrate Hope – Celebrate Hope features local chefs serving a delicious sampling of one of their signature dishes paired with a wine and specialty beer selected specifically for each dish. All proceeds benefit cancer research at Mitchell Cancer Institute. $175+. Mitchell Cancer Institute, Mobile.

251-460-7032. Development@SouthAlabama.edu.

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PRODUCE Clubs Windmill Market's Produce Club

85 North Bancroft Street, Fairhope 251-990-8883 Info@WindmillMarket.org A weekly delivery of local and seasonal fruits, veggies, organic milk, cheese, grass-fed beef and more delivered from Baldwin County farms to your table every week!

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320 Eastern Shore Shopping Center 251-929-0055 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com Organic cafe serving lunch and Sunday brunch.

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3952 Airport Boulevard, Mobile 251-345-0495 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com Organic cafe and juice bar. Local produce, herbs and meats used. Menu online. See ad, back cover.

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280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center 251-928-0644 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com

85 North Bancroft Street, Fairhope 251-990-8883 SweetOlive.co

Comprehensive health food store featuring local Open for breakfast and lunch every day until products: organic produce, organic milk, meat, 5 p.m. serving European-style, artisan baked eggs, honey and soap. See ad, back cover. goods; freshly squeezed fruit and veggie juices; smoothies; daily lunch specials like fish tacos Virginia's Health Foods and poboys; delicious food to go; hot breakfast 3952 Airport Boulevard, Mobile plates, and more!

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Center for Spiritual Living Service – 10am. Make every step, every choice, every word, a conscious one. Center for Spiritual Living, 1230 Montlimar, Mobile. Rev. Sherrie Quander: 251-343-0777.

CenterForSpiritualLiving-Mobile.org.

Sunday Service – 10:30am. Explore a spiritual pathway with Mobile Unitarian Universalists, 6345 Old Shell Rd, Mobile. UUFM.org.

Sunday Service – 10:30am. Questioning, understanding and growing together spiritually as we enjoy the adventure of life. Center for Joyful Living, 60 N Ann St, Mobile. 251-391-6960.

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Sunday Worship – 11am. Celebrate Spirit in this special and sacred space. Between Hillcrest and Knollwood. Unity Mobile, 5859 Cottage Hill, Mobile. 251-661-1788.

Prenatal Yoga – 2:15pm. Benefits of this practice during pregnancy are incredibly numerous and comprehensive. Take this time to foster a deeper connection to your self, to your body, to your baby. Classes taught by Nancy Bolton Beck, 500RYT, & Certified Prenatal Teacher. $10. Prana Health & Wellness, 209 S Section, Fairhope. 251-621-5428 or 713-504-8216.

NBoltonBeck@gmail.com.

Live Pain-Free – 4pm. 3rd Sun. Is chronic pain hindering your lifestyle? You can be pain-free. Join certified massage therapist Luke Fondren for an informational seminar on drug-free pain relief and learn techniques that you can begin using immediately!

Free. Olena Wellness Center, 6925 Cottage Hill Rd, Ste D, Mobile. Call/text to confirm 251-298-9520.

Open Table Worship Service (United Church of Christ) – 5pm. Weekly progressive Christian worship. Gathering at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 1050 Azalea Rd, Mobile. 251-545-1011. Ellen.

OpenTable@gmail.com. OpenTableUCC.org.

monday Yoga with Dana – 12pm. Take a break in the middle of the day to start the week. Join Dana to transform the body, relieve stress and relax the mind. Leave feeling on top of the world! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Doggie Happy Hour – 5-7pm. 1st Mon. A rescue networking event hosted by My Happy Dog 123.

Bring your dog for drinks and live music while raising money for a local rescue foundation. Q&A with local vets. Free grain-free dog treats. Raffle prizes. Puppy photo booth. Free. OK Bicycle Shop, 661 Dauphin

www.HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com

St, Mobile. Viviane Hentschel: MyHappyDog123@ gmail.com. MyHappyDog123.com. Facebook.com/ myhappydog123.

Mindfulness Practice and Meditation – 5:45pm.

Mindfulness Meditation Practice in the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. No experience necessary. $5 donation. Plantation Antique Galleries, 604 Bel Air Blvd. (back entrance). $5 suggested donation. Plantation Antique Galleries, 604 Bel Air Bvld, Mobile. 251-422-5474. JoanWSDixon@gmail.com.

Meetup.com/MindfulnessMobile/.

Outstretched Christ-Centered Yoga Class – 5:45pm. Also at 8:15am on Wed. Each week Pneuma offers two donation-only yoga classes open to the public. Classes are appropriate for all levels and include a Christ-centered devotion. Donation only.

1901 Main St, Daphne. See website for more info: Pneuma-Yoga-Movement.com.

Pranic Healing Clinic – 6:30pm. Come experience healing for your mind, body and soul followed by the Meditation on Twin Hearts. Let us take the stress off and balance your aura. We all have the ability to heal ourselves and others! Classes available. CEU's /LMTs and nurses. Free. Mobile. RSVP: 251-454-0959.

tuesday Group Reformer Class – 10am. Catch the wave of classical fitness and join Dana for a Pilates group reformer class. Stand taller, get toned and be both leaner and stronger. Please log onto the website to make reservations. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile.

251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

La Leche League Mobile Bay Area – 10:30am. La Leche League meetings are open to all women with an interest in learning about and supporting breastfeeding. Meetings are always free and babies/children are welcome. 251-689-2085. For location information or breastfeeding help contact AmandaLLLMobile@ yahoo.com or MeghanLLL@yahoo.com.

Grief Recovery Meeting – 1-2:30pm. This is a Christian-based grief recovery program for all losses. Experienced, professional and compassionate staff members support you through the grief process with the goal of transitioning into a renewed life of purpose and fulfillment. Ascension Funerals & Cremations, 1016 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile. 251-6348055. AscensionFuneralGroup.com.

Gentle Yoga for Beginners – 4:30pm. Tues and Thurs. Join Mary Ann for a slow flowing, joint opening movement with emphasis on breath awareness and meditation. Appropriate for beginners or anyone wanting a soothing mindful practice. $10.

Center for Spiritual Living, Mobile. 251-591-7094.

KulaYogaCommunity.org.

Green Drinks – 5-7pm. Every 2nd Tues. Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with likeminded folks. With a local drink in one hand and environmental concerns in the other, connect with

other progressive people in our area. Sponsorship, speaker and catering opportunities available.

Open to the public. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. Fairhope Brewing Company, 914 Nichols Ave, Fairhope. 251-279-7517.

MobileBayAreaGreenDrinks@gmail.com.

Facebook.com/MobileBayAreaGreenDrinks.

New Year, New You – 6pm. Tues and Thurs. Join Marci at Daphne Rec Center's beginner-friendly yoga class. Kick off your new year and a healthier you! This is an ongoing regular class with a special New Year focus. $10. Daphne Rec Center, Daphne.

251-591-7094. KulaYogaCommunity.org.

Positive Parenting Class – 6-8pm. Also Wed. at 9:30am. Kids don’t come with a set of instructions.

Learn tools and skills to create a happy, healthy family. Free. The Family Center, 601 Bel Air Blvd, Ste 100, Mobile. 251-479-5700. Kids101@comcast.net.

Sierra Club Meeting – 6-8pm. 1st Tues. Open to the public. 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, Spanish Fort.

Ask the Doctor: Nutrition Information Class – 6:30-7:45pm. 2nd Tues. Food is your best medicine and small changes can dramatically improve your health, but where do you start? Don't get overwhelmed! Bring your questions to Brian Smith, DC and Gaie Feuerstein, DC. $5. Olena Wellness Center, 6925 Cottage Hill Rd, Ste, D, Mobile. Call/text to confirm: 251-300-1335.

wednesday Viniyoga with Rhonda – 6:45am. Viniyoga is directed toward healing—a yoga for all ages. Join Rhonda Gran-Proescher to refresh the breath, awaken

the body, renew the spirit and reinvigorate the day!

Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104.

Synergyoga.net.

$5 Yoga Flow & Chair – 9:15am, Flow. 10:30am, Chair Yoga (seated or holding onto chair to practice balance). Beginners welcome. Bring your own mat.

Enjoy exercise at every level. Improve balance, strength and flexibility. $5. Fairhope UMC CLC. 251-379-4493. ThriveFairhope.com.

Beginner Tai Chi Qigong Class – 10-11:15am.

Near Bellingrath Rd, this beginner class introduces students to the ancient Chinese moving meditation exercise (not a martial arts class). Simple and fun to do; No registration required. $10 first time intro, $12 per class. Fowl River Community House, 5401 Fowl River Rd, Theodore. 850-2269355. www.bluewillowwellness.com.

Therapeutic Yoga – 11am. New to yoga, recovering from injury or facing a physical challenge. This class is taught in a gentle, supportive manner by Becky Ardrey, LMT, RYT. $10 without membership.

Prana Health and Wellness, Fairhope. 251-455-9359.

PranaHealthandWellness.com.

Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis – 12-1pm. This chair yoga class is free to participants and funded by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Build strength and flexibility while improving balance and circulation. Enjoy exercise at every level, even in a wheelchair. Improve balance, strength and flexibility. Free. Fairhope UMC CLC. 251-379-4493. ThriveFairhope.com.

Beginners Yoga – 5pm. This is the perfect class for the beginning or returning yogi. Learn the fundamentals of yoga in a safe, supportive environment. Taught

by Wayne Kent, RYT. $10 without membership.

Prana Health and Wellness, Fairhope. 251-455-9359.

PranaHealthandWellness.com.

Eastern Shore MS Support Group – 5:30pm.

2nd Wed. Eastern Shore MS Support Group meets each month at Ruby Tuesday in Fairhope. Family, friends and caregivers are always welcome. Weezer: 251-928-7606.

Core Barre with Chris G. – 5:45pm. Give yourself the best seat in the house with Core Barre—work your body to a fusion of ballet, Pilates, yoga and classic fitness. Move to fun music and really change your shape! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-4731104. Synergyoga.net.

Mid-Week Breather – 6-7:15pm. Join Amanda Barfield for alignment-based yoga with attention to breath, form and fun. Beginners are welcome, as we explore the components of assorted poses and offer variations that best serve you. Seasoned yogis enjoy the opportunity to revisit their foundation. $12/ drop-in. $5/first class. Integrated Health & Wellness, Fairhope. InHealthWell.com.

Near Death (NDEs) and Related Experiences – 6pm. 2nd Wed. Mobile affiliate group of IANDS. All are welcome to share experiences and support.

2014 begins our 12th year. Free. West Regional Branch, Mobile Public Library, Grelot Rd (near University Blvd). 251-340-8565. lbrlumin@aol. com. IANDS.org.

Yoga Body Yoga Mind – 6pm. Join Laura on a journey of the mind/body system through breath-guided movement, intention setting and level 1-2 yoga postures. $10. Center for Spiritual Living, Mobile.

251-591-7094. KulaYogaCommunity.org.

Guided Meditation – 7pm. Guided meditation with Betsey Grady. Meditation is a wonderful way to quiet the mind, still the body and relax your being.

Suggested donation of $5. Rosie Bluum, Fairhope.

251-517-5626. RosieBluum.com.

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thursday Yin with a Dash of Yoga Nidra – 9am. Yin Yoga can complement anyone’s "yang" practice. This is a 90 min class. Yin practice is followed with Yoga Nidra: yogic sleep. Taught by Becky Ardrey, LMT, RYT. $10 without membership. Prana Health and Wellness, Fairhope. 251-455-9359.

PranaHealthandWellness.com.

Beginner Tai Chi Qigong Class – 10am or 6:30pm.

Midtown day or evening class; 75 min class. This beginner class introduces students to the ancient Chinese moving meditation exercise (not a martial arts class).

Simple and fun to do. No registration required. $10 first time intro. $12 per class. Quiet Mind Studio, 2065 Old Shell Rd/Upham, Mobile. 850-226-9355. www.bluewillowwellness.com.

Yoga with Chris McFadyen – 5:45pm. Join Chris for some energizing yoga that will calm the mind and both enhance and refocus the body. Relocate your passion and humor after a long day! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

It's a Skinny Wrap Party! – 6:30-7:45pm. Skinny Wraps are herbal body wraps that can be applied from the neck down to help tighten, tone and firm the skin in 45 minutes. Come learn about this amazing product and sample free nutritional products while we discuss healthy weight loss options. $25/wrap. Space is limited. Olena Wellness Center, 6925 Cottage Hill Rd, Ste D, Mobile. Call/text to confirm: 251-554-0854.

friday Yoga with Marsha – 8:30am. Revel in Marsha's refreshing energy as she challenges you with a strong emphasis on alignment and focus while still calming the mind. Sink into the moment and experience the bliss! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-4731104. Synergyoga.net.

Sunset Yoga for Charity – 6pm. 2nd and 4th Fri, Mar 28-Oct 24. This event is by donation for charity

every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month overlooking the bay. Bring your own mat and a friend. Beginner friendly classes. Donation. Fairhope. 251-379-4493.

ThriveFairhope.com.

saturday Saturday Morning Yoga with Augusta – 7:308:45am. All levels. The movements will challenge you to stay mindful and your mindfulness will allow you to honor your limits without judging yourself. $15 drop-in. $10 students and instructors. Creative Outlet, 66 1/2 S Section St, Fairhope. 251-928-5363.

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Weekend Yoga Rotation – 9am. Join Beverley, Leigh, Faye or Angela and start your weekend with a revitalizing class. Refresh and renew the spirit while you recharge the body - bring the joy and zest back as you kick start your day! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Open Flow Yoga – 9:30am. Join Julie Wilkins for Open Flow Yoga, a vinyasa style level 1-2 practice set to lively and inspiring music. Class includes pranayama (breath work), flowing salutations, power poses and restoration. $10. 7159 McIntyre St, Fairhope. 251-591-7094. KulaYogaCommunity.org.

Meditation – 10am. Meditation with Betsey Grady.

Meditation is a wonderful way to quiet the mind, still the body and relax your being. Suggested donation of $5. Rosie Bluum, Fairhope. 251-517-5626.

RosieBluum.com.

Restorative Yoga – 10:30am. Wind down after a busy week with a restful, nurturing practice. This class is appropriate and beneficial to everyone! $10 without membership. Prana Health and Wellness, Fairhope.

251-455-9359. PranaHealthandWellness.com.

Open Flow Yoga – 11:15am. All levels with some yoga experience. Classes incorporate various styles of yoga. Postures may be more advanced and move more quickly than a basic class. Mindful breath work along with postures create a moving meditation practice. $10. Space 301 Conti Street, Mobile. 251-591-7094.

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