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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.

14 CONSCIOUS CAREGIVING

Nurture Yourself While Helping Another

by Deborah Shouse

18 INDIAN VEGETARIAN

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COOKING

Potent Spices and Veggies Fend Off Disease

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20 MINDFULNESS

FOR LITTLE ONES

Teaching Kids to Be Calm and Focused

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by Traci Childress

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Let your soul shine

20 24 SAY YES TO YOGA

It Boosts Health, Peace, Community and Spirituality

by Lynda Bassett

26 KAMINI DESAI

EXPLORES A YOGIC LIFE

Inner Calmness Leads to Self-Mastery

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About the Cover In celebration of National Yoga Month and the fourth annual Mobile/Baldwin Yoga Week, Natural Awakenings teamed up with photographer Tori Sibley, of Oracle Imaging & Design, for a photo shoot at Village Point Park Preserve and Bayfront Park, in Daphne.

Featured on the cover and in this month’s special yoga section, pages 21-29, are photos featuring local yoga teachers Kathleen McAlister, Loren Powell, Billie Reinhart, Stacy Fuller, Rebecca Washburn, Mary Pilcher, Emily Sommerville and Joy Rose Larsen.

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letterfrompublisher With mixed emotions, we celebrated the life of Josh’s grandmother and the life of my grandfather, who both passed away peacefully on the same day in July. As we surrounded ourselves with family and exchanged stories about Grandma Kit and Grandpa Ken, we were comforted by the memories that spanned more than 90 years each.

In recent years both Kit, in Montgomery, and Ken, in Houston, were living with dementia, and we learned from watching our families how consuming the role of caregiver can become. In this month’s article, “Conscious Caregiving,” Deborah Shouse offers wise advice for family caregivers by sharing tips for a “healthier, less stressful and more conscious approach to care giving—and receiving.” When this article first arrived in my inbox, I immediately forwarded it to my mom, who has dedicated so much of her own time and energy to the care of my grandparents.

As I’ve talked to my mom in recent years about all the matters that she assists my grandparents with—doctors appointments, living arrangements, dietary concerns— I’ve seen first-hand how important it is to maintain a good sense of balance in life, particularly when caring for others. Sacrificing our own well-being for the sake of helping others is more costly for all involved in the long run.

With a newborn in the house, I too, need to be reminded to take care of myself, make time for respite and ask for assistance. For almost 15 years, my yoga mat has been a place of peace, reflection and rejuvenation for me to escape. The physical practice lengthens my spine and strengthens my muscles, but the mental clarity is what I crave most. As we celebrate National Yoga Month, we’ve once again packed our September issue with articles about this ancient practice, inviting every body to experience the plethora of benefits that regular time on the mat can provide.

These days, my yoga practice may include my 5-month-old at a mommy-and-me class, or it might involve me mooing like a cow as I practice with my 5-year-old.

I may prefer a nice, quiet practice with just me and my mat, but I’m grateful for yoga however I can get it.

Do you know someone that is dedicating their time to taking care of a family member? Or do you know someone that could benefit from the healing power of yoga? I encourage you to pick up an extra copy of Natural Awakenings this month and share it with a friend or loved one. Everyone can use a little reminder to strive for balance. Feel good, live simply, laugh more.

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newsbriefs Learn All About Herbs The Gulf Coast Herb Society and Mobile Botanical Gardens is offering a class, Herbs from A to Z, at their annual Herb Day seminar from 9 a.m. to noon, September 20, in Mobile. Registration (required) begins at 8:30 a.m.

The class covers the basics of growing and using herbs along with new herbal ideas and projects. Attendees will get a hands-on project to take home and will enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by Herb Society members. Herb plants for fall/winter gardens, their official cookbook and garden/herb related items will be for sale.

The Gulf Coast Herb Society holds monthly meetings on the fourth Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Mobile Botanical Gardens. Programs about growing and using herbs are presented by members, which also maintain the formal herb garden at the Botanical Gardens.

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The twice yearly sale features new, nearly new, retro and vintage, designer and name-brand clothing, jewelry, purses and shoes galore at thrifty prices. There is an excellent selection of sizes from petite to plus.

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Mobile Bay Green Drinks is a community group that hosts informal, engaging happy hours for environmentally thoughtful folks. The group’s goal is to connect progressively-minded people in the area that are working to address environmental issues in some capacity, professionally or at home. There is no charge to attend, but attendees are responsible for the cost of their own drinks.

Fairhope meetings take place every second Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m., at Fairhope Brewing Company.

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Scientists analyzing kelp off the coast of San Diego have linked the presence of the radioactive isotope cesium to the Fukushima Daiichi power plant, in Japan, which melted down in 2011. As part of the ongoing Kelp Watch 2014 project, government and academic institutions have begun receiving results from samples of bull kelp and giant kelp collected along the California coast.

“We’re trying to figure out how much is there and how much is getting into the ecosystem,” says Matthew Edwards, Ph.D., of San Diego State University.

“Things are linked a little more closely than sometimes we’d like to think. Just because it’s on the other side of the world doesn’t mean that it doesn’t affect us.”

With experts predicting a 40-year-plus cleanup at Fukushima, the likelihood of increased cesium in the Pacific Ocean seems inevitable.

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Makers Agree Not to Use Cancer-Causing Chemical This year, the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) reached legal agreements with 26 major companies to discontinue using a cancercausing chemical in shampoo and personal care products, and potential agreements with more than 100 additional companies are still pending.

Cocamide diethanolamine (DEA), a synthetic chemical created from a chemical reaction between coconut oils and diethanolamine, has been used for decades in shampoos and other products as a foaming agent.

In 2012, California listed the chemical as a known carcinogen, based on assessment by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer, which evaluated skin exposure tests on animals. In 2013, the CEH brought lawsuits against companies selling products in California containing the substance without a health warning, as required under Prop 65, the state’s consumer protection law for toxic chemicals.

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pilot study from the Harvard Medical School indicates yet another benefit of meditation. The researchers tested 14 people with mild cognitive impairment, which often leads to Alzheimer’s disease, and provided them with either Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction training or standard care.

Brain imaging tests indicated that those engaged in meditative training had increased activity and connections among three areas of the brain—the posterior cingulate cortex, medial prefrontal cortex and left hippocampus. Although larger studies are needed, study authors remark, “These preliminary results indicate that in adults with mild cognitive impairment, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction therapy may have a positive impact on the regions of the brain most related to mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.”

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When she had difficult issues to discuss, she’d make a “talking date” with him, offering choices by saying, “I’d love to chat with you. Would Tuesday before dinner or Thursday after breakfast work for you?” Before the date, she’d select a comfortable room and clear her mind by meditating, napping or mindfully sipping herbal tea. The conversations would cover anything from how to work with their health professionals to plans for his end-of-life ceremony. They agreed on strategies and worked together as a team.

Redefine Assistance

Conscious Caregiving Nurture Yourself While Helping Another

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f you’re depressed, tired or sick, your caregiving is likely to suffer,” counsels John Schall, CEO of Caregiver Action Network, in Washington, D.C., and a former family caregiver. “For the sake of your loved one, take care of yourself.”

The AARP estimates that some 34 million family caregivers provide for someone that is ill or disabled in the U.S. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, in Bethesda, Maryland, caregivers generally struggle with finding time for themselves, managing emotional and physical stress and balancing work and family responsibilities.

Experts suggest that the following seven steps can help people enjoy a healthier, less stressful and more conscious approach to care giving—and receiving.

Reframe Care

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based international caregiver advocate and founder of AlzheimersSpeaks.com learned to welcome help from others. “Being perfect gets in the way of true connections,” she observes.

Although La Bey began her caregiving out of love, the volume of related tasks soon sparked stress. That’s when she taught herself to slow down and reframe her outlook: Before going into her mom’s room, folding her laundry, scheduling healthcare practitioners and delivering dinner, La Bey paused to consciously ask: “Is Mom safe, happy and pain-free?” Centering on those three questions reminded her that she was doing this work out of love.

Psychotherapist Diana Denholm, Ph.D., of West Palm Beach, Florida, heightened her own consciousness by learning to see caregiving as a collaborative effort. Denholm, author of The Caregiving Wife’s Handbook: Caring for Your Seriously Ill Husband, Caring for Yourself (CaregivingWife.com), sought to keep her husband as engaged and active as possible.

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“I’ll carry your luggage for you, Dad, since you’re not feeling well”… La Bey still remembers her father’s downturned mouth as she tugged the suitcase out of his hands. “I was trying to be helpful, but instead I took away his dignity and power,” she later realized. “If I had packed his bag lighter, he could have carried it like always.” When are we helping and when are we doing too much?

“Put yourself in the sick person’s shoes. Avoid doing something the person can do for himself,” agrees Denholm. Controlling behavior changes the dynamics of the relationship and can put the caregiver in a parental role. She recommends a holistic brainstorming exercise in which the caregiver writes answers to such questions as: What am I frustrated about? What really annoys me? Why am I angry with myself?

The results offer a window to understanding our own feelings. “Feeling anger could mean we’re acting codependently and taking on too many responsibilities,” Denholm says. “The caregiver’s job isn’t to save the patient, but merely to support him or her in necessary ways.”

Ask for Help

“I don’t want to be a burden,” and “We’re afraid of losing our privacy,” and “I’m the only one who can take care of him; no one else can do it right,” are common concerns. “These self-limiting beliefs prevent people from reaching out for help,” says family caregiver and life coach Yosaif August, founder of Yes To Life Coaching (YesToLifeCoaching.com), in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and author of

Coaching for Caregivers: How to Reach Out Before You Burn Out.

August quotes a recent Johns Hopkins study that reported caregivers might improve their health “… when caregiving is done willingly, at manageable levels and with individuals who are capable of expressing gratitude.”

Accepting assistance makes caregiving more manageable.

August understands how overwhelming the experience can be and advises caregivers to ask themselves: “What do I need help with right now?”

Keep answers specific, such as, “I need someone to prepare dinner tomorrow night, mow the lawn and pick up our vitamins.”

August also suggests creating a family Declaration of Interdependence, a personal statement documenting how the family prefers to be helped, along with the attitudes and behaviors they find especially supportive. Encourage family and friends to ask these two questions: “Are you open to advice?” and “Is this a good time to talk about your spouse’s condition?” Make muchneeded breaks sacrosanct from such discussions.

Nurture through Nourishment

More than 50 percent of caregivers surveyed in a 21st-century study spearheaded by the National Alliance for Caregiving reported, “I don’t have time to take care of myself.” That can translate to a lack of exercise, an unhealthy diet and little or no respite.

“If you aren’t healthy and strong, you can’t properly care for anyone else,” says Liana Werner-Gray, New York City natural lifestyle consultant and author of The Earth Diet (TheEarthDiet.org). To begin each day, she advises drinking one cup of warm water with juice from half a lemon, explaining that stress produces acid and lemon water metabolizes as alkalinity and helps keep the body’s pH balanced.

For healthy snacks, Werner-Gray recommends easy and nutrition-rich choices like fresh fruits, green smoothies, organic nut butters and a trail mix of raw nuts, seeds and dried fruits. Save time with the smoothies by making a large batch and freezing portions to enjoy

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Victoria Moran, of New York City, is the director of the Main Street Vegan Academy and author of a dozen books on health and well-being including Main Street Vegan and Living a Charmed Life.

She offers such conscious eating tips as eating full meals of “real” food instead of snacks; selecting beautiful foods; and ritualizing indulgences, such as a special spot for relaxing with highquality dark chocolate and tea using good china while listening to classical music.

Stand for Exercise

Even though caregivers may feel they don’t have time to spare, Dr. Jordan D. Metzl, author of The Exercise Cure, says it’s vital to incorporate physical activity. He recommends starting by walking 30 minutes a day for one month. If necessary, it can be done in 10-minute increments.

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ing.” Researchers Make a list of favorite for the day, envisioning positive outhave linked sitting for long periods of ways to relax and renew comes. She might affirm: “I am going time with a number during short respites, to have a graceof health concerns day. Things that include obesity, such as reading, listen- filled will go smoothly.” metabolic syndrome and increased risks ing to music, stepping Denholm centers herself by petof death from cardiooutside, sipping coffee ting her cats. Some vascular disease and caregivers chant or cancer. The solution is to move more and with friends or taking a practice meditation mindful breathsit less—walk while hot shower, and refer to or ing, while others on the phone and might take a walk, stand up while readit often. shop, or sit quietly ing. Metzl suggests a in a church. stretch break every 20 minutes. Three of his “commandments” for fitness are having fun, setting Notice Blessings La Bey discovered that her journey as a goals and minimizing sitting.

“Schedule exercise and respite caregiver also dramatically enhanced her breaks and make them as inviolate as a own life. “Mom taught me so much,” she relates. “I learned compassion and uncondoctor’s visit,” advises Schall. ditional love on multiple levels. I learned to live in gratitude, instead of loss.”

Commune with Spirit August notes, “Even in the tough August suggests establishing a twofold consciousness-raising ritual to welcome times, I experienced an engaged, and appreciate life. Begin each day by poignant and rich connection with showing gratitude for being alive and end my parents.”

For Denholm, treasured gifts init focused on forgiveness and gratitude.

“When you cultivate gratitude, you notice cluded strengthening her communication more things to be grateful for,” says August. with her husband and working as a team.

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La Bey concurs, and writes down at least five things she is grateful for every assistance and make time for respite will day. She mentally replays time with her deeply enrich your caregiving experimom and appreciates the little moments ence,” concludes Schall. and signs of hope, like “the twinkle in Mom’s eye or the way she held hands Deborah Shouse is the author of Love in and smiled.” This puts her in an upbeat the Land of Dementia: Finding Hope in frame of mind when she drifts off to the Caregiver’s Journey. Follow her blog sleep. She also writes out her intention at DeborahShouseWrites.wordpress.com.

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alking our talk and practicing what we profess can sometimes be referred to as the road less traveled. For Nick A. Jerch, president of Bell Lifestyle Products, it’s the path most frequented. In fact, a wellworn path leads directly to the herbal medicine cabinet in his home. It is stocked with the teas and supplements that his company produces and sells in Canada and the U.S.

Jerch founded his Canadian-based company in 1996 in order to share a valuable message with the world about the power of natural health products. He learned the lesson firsthand after suffering with many health ailments. At age 82, he manages his joint and bone discomfort with Bell Lifestyle’s Joint Support, which contains shark cartilage and the weakness of his kidneys with their #76 Boost Kidney Function. “I was 40 years old when a doctor told me that I was headed for dialysis.

I had our research scientist formulate a tea for that. It boosted my kidney function 20 percent, which was enough to avoid dialysis. Ezee Flow Tea takes care of my prostate and urinary frequency,” says Jerch.

When Jerch first began experimenting with natural products in the mid-1990s, he was as skeptical as his friends were.

However, when the results proved positive, Jerch was so pleased that he wanted to share his experience with everyone else who had joint discomfort. To his delight, his friends, acquaintances and family members listened, followed his advice, and enjoyed the same results within two weeks. Their feedback provided the only incentive that Jerch needed to found his company.

Inspired by the idea of helping others, Bell Lifestyle Products became Jerch’s way of living out his dream to improve the quality of life for millions of individuals with high-quality, natural products. Available locally in pharmacies and health food stores, the company’s more than 50 products are also exported to countries around the world.

Jerch is very proud of Bladder Control Tea, a recent product he had formulated specifically to help 30 million women who suffer with incontinence, bladder infections and problems with UTIs. He’s also excited about another new tea, Blood Sugar Metabolism, that can help an estimated 57 million individuals manage metabolic syndrome, a global epidemic now recognized largely as obesity, heart disease, pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes in 188 countries around the world.

As enthusiastic and passionate today about his company as well as its products as he was in 1996, Jerch has never strayed from his core principles and values of natural purity, customer satisfaction, honestly and quality. “Our signature on every product states that our nutritional supplements are 'empowered by nature' because I believe that using the wonders of nature is the best way to restore health. Our customers think so too because thousands of them have sent us written testimonials. We are one of the few natural health companies that share these testimonials with full contact information."

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Indian Vegetarian Cooking Potent Spices and Veggies Fend Off Disease

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egetarians seeking flavorful variations can try 9,000 Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi grocery stores nationwide.

“We are now seeing 20 percent non-Indian customers in our store,” says Vipul Patel, owner of the Louisville, Kentucky, branch of Patel Brothers, the largest Indian U.S. grocery store chain.

“Usually, new customers come in with an Indian recipe and we help them find the ingredients.”

Indian Veggies

Vegetarianism has been a way of life in India for millennia. Some Indian vegetables may already seem familiar; winter melon, or white pumpkin, for example, is a squash that cooks and tastes like its orange counterpart. Eggplants native to India are egg-shaped and smaller than the American variety; they cook in less time and have a less bitter taste.

“By eating a larger variety of vegetables, consumers benefit from an increased array of vital nutrients and specialized phytochemicals that have healing and medicinal qualities,” says Ronald Hubbs, a practitioner at NW Naturopathic Medicine, in Portland, 18

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Oregon. He advises against overcooking vegetables to maintain their nutritional qualities.

Consider pickled vegetables, known as achar. “Naturally fermenting vegetables can turn some of them into superfoods, with enhanced properties that are rich in healthy bacteria and support digestion and immunity,” says Hubbs, citing studies in the Journal of Nutrition and Clinical Microbiology Reviews.

Daals, or lentils, including Indian diet staples peas and beans, provide a good source of protein that is also high in fiber, he says. Lentils—highly versatile and available with or without the skin, whole or split—can be eaten thick and creamy, soup-like or dry, cooked with other vegetables or simply enhanced with basic Indian spices. Popular legumes include black-eyed peas and garbanzo beans. Different regions in the Indian subcontinent have their preferred daal spices and cooking methods, but all citizens often serve them with boiled rice or Indian bread, called chapatti.

Indian Spices

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in many Indian dishes, including those incorporating dairy, can be layered in for tantalizing flavors without necessitating frequent water breaks.

Many commonly used herbs and spices have proven medicinal properties, historically recognized for their healing properties in ayurvedic therapies and more recently, in Indian alternative medicine. For example, University of Maryland Medical Center research shows that fennel seeds aid digestion and the Journal of Phytopathology reports that carom seeds have antiseptic properties.

Recently, researchers at Penn State University found that antioxidant spices such as turmeric, oregano, cinnamon, cloves and paprika reduced triglycerides in the blood by 30 percent, helping to reduce the risk of chronic disease. “That’s because adding spices to a meal decreases the amount of fat in the bloodstream after eating,” explains study leader Ann SkulasRay, Ph.D.

Americans can easily learn to bring out the best in their own Indian cuisine with the subcontinent’s alluring blends of herbs and spices delivering both unforgettable flavor and nutrient-rich fare.

Bushra Bajwa is a freelance writer in Issaquah, WA. Connect at BushraBajwa@ hotmail.com.

EZ Garam Masala Authentic garam masala is made with whole spices that have been roasted and ground, but this quick and easy substitute will add a warm, sweet flavor to vegetables, rice and other foods.

2 Tbsp ground coriander 1 Tbsp ground cumin 1 Tbsp ground cardamom 1 Tbsp ground black pepper 1 Tbsp ground fennel seed 1 tsp ground mustard ½ tsp ground cloves ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground cayenne red pepper 2 Tbsp ground turmeric Mix the spices in a small bowl, place in an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place.

Spicy Indian Family Recipes Basic Okra

Maash Daal

3 Tbsp olive oil 2 finely chopped medium yellow onion 2 finely chopped vine tomatoes 18 oz okra (about 50 pieces), washed, dried, ends trimmed and then cut into ½-inch pieces Sea salt to taste Red chili powder to taste ½ tsp coriander powder ½ tsp turmeric powder Fresh cilantro for garnish

2 Tbsp olive oil 2 cups maash (urad) lentils 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 tsp ginger, peeled and finely chopped 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped

Heat oil in a 2-quart saucepan to lightly brown the onions.

Add salt, chili powder, coriander powder and turmeric. Mix. Add tomatoes and cook on medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes, covered.

Add the okra, mix well and simmer for another 8 to 10 minutes.

Serve garnished with cilantro.

½ tsp turmeric ½ tsp coriander powder 2 cups purified water Sea salt to taste Chili powder to taste 2 tomatoes, finely chopped Fresh cilantro and chilies for garnish Wash lentils and soak in warm water for 1 hour.

Heat oil in saucepan to brown onions.

Add ginger and garlic, spices and tomatoes and stir for a few minutes to make a paste.

Add lentils and water, and then bring to boil. Simmer on low to medium heat for 30 minutes.

Organic Baby Potatoes and Chickpeas 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 cups chickpeas, cooked, drained and rinsed 3 baby potatoes, washed and diced 1 finely chopped tomato Sea salt to taste 1 tsp garam masala blend of ground spices 1 jalapeño finely chopped (optional) ¼ tsp baking soda 2 Tbsp purified water Fresh cilantro for garnish Heat oil in saucepan before adding ingredients.Add chickpeas, potatoes, tomatoes, salt and garam masala to saucepan and bring to a boil.

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breakfast, inquire, “How are you feeling today?” or “Feelings check! At the moment, I am feeling tired and excited. What about you?” The idea is not to change or fix anything, just to notice, allowing a broadly defined perspective. Children might be able to describe a specific feeling or only an overall sensation like jumpy or buzzing.

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Mindfulness for Little Ones Teaching Kids to Be Calm and Focused

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indfulness, simply defined, is being in the moment. Using simple tools can help us consciously notice our breath, bodies and sensations, as well as what is happening around us.

As we practice noticing, we can more readily return to the moment and more immediately connect with ourselves and others. Integrating five mindfulness practices into our young children’s lives is easy and yields powerful dividends.

Build Relationship with Breath

Connecting the rhythm of breathing to experiences helps children understand how to calm down. (Older children might enjoy learning the effects of breathing throughout their system.) First, ask children to notice their breath. Invite them to put a hand in front of their nose and breathe and say, “This is breath. All living things breathe.” Encourage them to share their response to the experience.

Next, move to modeling breathing patterns in relation to experiences and feelings such as, “I feel so frustrated that my breath is moving fast. Look at my 20

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chest.” Then model returning to calm breathing with, “I am putting my hand on my chest and reminding myself to take longer breaths.”

Help children notice how their breath changes throughout the day. Games can support this increased awareness. Ask the child to lie down, place their hands on their chest and belly and lie still. Ask them to notice their breath, and then have them stand up and jump up and down before noticing their breath again.

After hard play, tell them, “Your breath is moving so fast because you were running hard.” At bedtime, soothingly note, “Your breath is getting sleepy and slow.” Remember to be a witness, rather than a judge.

Play is an excellent way to discover how breathing changes. Partner with a child to try to simulate how favorite animals breathe. Invite them to try sustaining a sound, such as chanting a vowel letter, and time how long they can do it.

Notice Feelings and Sensations

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Paying attention to sensations can bring children and adults into the moment.

Integrate sensory awareness into daily life with simple questions like, “What do you see? What do you hear? What do you smell?” We can bring this practice with us everywhere—into the waiting room at the dentist’s office, in the car or on a plane.

Practice Moments of Quiet

Intentionally quiet moments support the development of mindfulness and empower children to consider “not doing” a valid part of everyday life. When they are given the opportunity for quiet time, they often love it.

Try asking the child to get so quiet that they can hear a particular sound in the room—their breath, the tick of a clock or the hum of a computer. Once they hear it and you do too, you can dismiss the practice session with a bell, gentle clap or another soft sound.

Send Well Wishes

The traditional Buddhist practice of mettha, or loving kindness, meditation involves reciting phrases that we direct first to ourselves and then outward toward others. For example, think, “May I be safe.

May I be well. May I be at peace,” and then repeat the same phrases for someone we love, someone we don’t know personally and ultimately, all beings.

When, for example, children ask why ambulances emit such loud, wailing sounds, we might explain, “Emergency rescue workers are helpers. Their sirens mean they are going to help someone.

When we hear the sirens, we can wish them well by saying, ‘May they be safe.’”

Traci Childress, co-founder and executive director of the Children’s Community School, in Philadelphia, PA, teaches mindfulness practices and yoga. Learn more at TraciChildress.com.

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n recognition of National Yoga Month, local yoga instructors and studio owners have teamed up to celebrate the area’s vibrant yoga community from September 20 through 26. Mobile and Baldwin County studios are inviting new students for unlimited free classes with the donation of a nonperishable food item. Throughout September, other workshops and events are also being offered in exchange for food donations to coincide with Hunger Action Month.

Organizer Billie Reinhart says, “This has been one of the biggest yoga events in the area in recent years and it has been a good way to bring the community together. Yoga Week inspires first-timers to give yoga a try and encourages experienced yogis to check out new studios and styles. A lot of people think you have to put your leg behind your head and do the advanced 'pretzel postures' for yoga, but anyone can find the style or teacher that shows them how to practice at their current level and suits their goals, whatever that level or goal may be.”

Kicking off Yoga Week, the Yoga Life Fair will take place from 2:30 to 6 p.m., September 20, at Fairhope Pier Park. The outdoor space allows for paddleboard yoga and aerial yoga in addition to a variety of more traditional styles. The fair’s full schedule of classes and mini-workshops range from beginner to advanced. No experience is necessary, but participants should bring their own mat or beach towel and water. Kids are welcome. Paddleboards are supplied,

interested participants should be prepared to get in the water.

Healthy refreshments from Sunflower Cafe, live music by Emily Stuckey, raffle prizes and giveaways and a plethora of mindful vendors will be set up throughout

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the event. Reinhart says, “We are promoting yoga as a mindful lifestyle, not just a physical exercise. Vendors will be on hand to educate guests about their consciously made products and mindful services.” Yoga teachers will also be on hand to answer questions about yoga and their own style and class offerings.

Throughout Yoga Week, instructors encourage participants to take part in seva (the yogic concept of selfless service) by bringing non-perishable food items to free classes and events. Donations will also be collected at the Yoga Life Fair and at other local businesses. Last year 1,265 pounds of food was collected during Yoga Week for the Bay Area Food Bank, providing 2,600 meals to families and individuals in need along the Gulf Coast.

The Yoga Life Fair will take place at Fairhope Pier Park, 1 Beach Rd., in Fairhope. Rain site: Fairhope United Methodist Church, Christian Life Center, 155 S. Section St., Fairhope. Reinhart can be reached at 251379-4493. For a calendar of events, visit YogaLifeFair.com and Mobile/Baldwin Yoga Week on Facebook. See ad, back cover.

Rosie Bluum Yoga

Good Vibes and Yoga for Health

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osie Bluum, in Fairhope, is a healing center that offers spiritually focused yoga classes as an avenue to health. Each of the three styles offered—yin yoga, mindful movement and soulflow—has a meditative quality and is designed to connect individuals with their inner spirit.

Cindy Johnson’s yin yoga class focuses on gentle stretching, while Billie Reinhart’s mindful movement class takes a therapeutic approach with hands-on adjustments. Soulflow teacher Rebecca Washburn says, “I am passionate about helping students bring their awareness out of the mind and into the heart. It's rewarding to see when the clutter in the mind is released for a profound sense of peace.”

“Good vibes is what we’re known for,” says owner Betsey Grady. Emphasizing ambiance and energy, the space at Rosie Bluum complements the meditative quality of its classes with the glow of salt and selenite lamps, the sound of fountains and the aroma of essential oils. Their classes seek to create inner stillness by unifying the mind with body and breath for healing on all levels of one’s being.

Many of Bluum’s students were searching for a yoga environment that they trusted and felt safe within. Grady says, “We embrace all who come and accept everyone for where they are on their journey. We invite you to relax in the knowing that you are valued and honored in our center.”

For more information, visit RosieBluum.com. See ad, page 9 and 29.

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New Offerings to Explore at Rosie Bluum Yoga classes at Rosie Bluum are evolving. Gemstone therapy and aromatherapy are now incorporated into the Soulflow class at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays to accompany the healing benefits of yoga.

Owner Betsey Grady says, “We truly do embrace the whole of you and like to incorporate a variety of modalities to bring you closer to your inner being. Aromatherapy aids in the mental and emotional focus or release, depending on what is needed. Gemstones operate in very much the same way, as the body tunes in to the energy of the stone, thus helping one achieve a deeper awareness.”

More somatic stretches are now part of the Yin class at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays with Cindy Johnson. Somatic practices can help individuals develop an even greater awareness of specific parts of the body, find relief from pain and understand more fully how the body works.

As a massage therapist, Billie Reinhart has added hands-on adjustments to her Mindful Movement class at 9:15 a.m. Mondays to better incorporate her knowledge of the body so that students can more fully experience poses.

In observance of Yoga Month, samples of Thai yoga massage will be offered by Billie Reinhart, owner of Thrive Yoga and Massage, throughout the day on September 27. This unique style of massage incorporates gentle stretching and massage together without requiring any effort from the recipient.

Call to schedule a session at the discounted rate of $20 per halfhour or ask about rates for longer sessions. Appointments will fill up quickly.

Location: 811 Fairhope Ave. To make an appointment (required), call 251-379-4493. For more information, visit ThriveFairhope.com/ massage. See ad, page 28.

Cost is $10. Location: 6A S. Bancroft St., Fairhope. For more information, call 251-517-5626 or visit RosieBluum.com. See ad, page 9 and 29.

Beginner’s Yoga Class Forming at Fairhope Yoga Fairhope Yoga is offering a special four-part Beginner’s Yoga series in September. Designed for people that have never done any yoga or those that have done poses, but never had the opportunity to explore other aspects of yoga, the course includes a brief introduction to the history and philosophy of this ancient mind-body-spirit practice and the types of yoga available locally.

Yoga is one of the fastest-growing ways to not only gain strength and flexibility, but to manage stress, improve mood and increase over all well-being.

Classes meet from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, beginning September 8, or from 11 a.m. to noon Fridays, beginning September 12. The courses are open to anyone in any physical condition, and instruction will be adapted to meet each student where they are.

Cost is $35 for four classes. For more information, call 251-455-9359 or visit FairhopeYoga.com. See ad, page 28.

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Thrive Yoga & Massage

Alabama Healing Arts offers ongoing yoga teacher training in Mobile so students may begin in any month, accommodating busy schedules and time demands with special options for self-development-only students.

Instructor K. Laurendine, ERYT-500, bases the 200-, 300- and 500-hour weekends-only training on the instructional foundations of her certified Iyengar teachers, both of whom worked with and developed their training in consultation with Rodney Yee.

Each program includes fundamental science and teaching methodologies, with special emphasis on developing the use of props to ensure proper body alignment and safety, breath/ meditation practices and in-depth yogic philosophy, so graduates will qualify to become registered yoga teachers through Yoga Alliance.

Laurendine has studied with worldrenowned instructors since starting her practice in 1987. She has been teaching since 1999 and completed 1,000 teacher training hours. As a massage therapy instructor, she has taught anatomy and physiology, kinesiology and Eastern concept-based classes for seven years. She says, “My intention is to offer trainings with the same level of awareness, generosity, compassion and integrity as my teachers; a program with a heart-centered approach to living and learning that integrates elements and principles from many sources to help expand and inspire individual creativity and teaching styles.”

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Location: 6304 Cottage Hill Rd., Mobile.

For more information or to enroll, call 251-753-1937, email Info@ AlabamaHealingArts.com or visit AlabamaHealingArts.com. See ad, page 28.

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hrive Yoga & Massage offers a variety of weekly yoga classes at multiple locations around Fairhope. Owner Billie Reinhart says, “It's important for everyone to know there is a style of yoga for them, whether they are unable to get down to the floor or if they feel like they are too jumpy to sit still for more then a few minutes.”

Catering to a range of needs and interests, Thrive offers chair yoga for those with limited mobility, aerial yoga, which can be both restful or advanced, and traditional mat yoga. Regardless of the style, mindfulness, breathing and alignment are the basis of Reinhart’s classes, and all are beginner-friendly. Private sessions are available for those looking for a more personal approach.

Thrive also offers a full menu of massage services, including Thai yoga massage, which complements the movement and breath work practiced in yoga classes. This combination of therapeutic services and classes is effective for the natural healing of mind, body and spirit, particularly in relieving pain and mental anguish.

Reinhart says, “If you take one thing from a yoga class, I think it should be to recognize and respect where you are on your own path at the present moment. This determines what you do and how you do it. If we all did that, we would feel more ease in our bodies and more free in our minds. Yoga offers a window, one breath at a time, toward a more enjoyable existence all around.”

For more information, visit ThriveFairhope.com. See ad, page 28.

Cheers to Yoga and Beer Soul Shine Yoga and Fairhope Brewing Company have begun hosting Bend + Brew at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Fairhope Brewing Company. A 60-minute vinyasa flow yoga class taught by Soul Shine instructors will be followed by beer specials. The class is suitable for all levels.

Soul Shine owner Emily Sommerville says, "We had almost 40 yogis turnout at the first one and the brewery offered two-for-one beer specials. We'll have a food truck at some of the future events.”

This type of event is a growing trend at breweries around the country, and Sommerville says, “We are trying to make yoga more accessible in price and location around Fairhope because yoga is for everybody. These events also extend the yoga community outside of the studio, so that more people can experience the energy you get from practicing with a large group while meeting new friends with similar interests. Plus it's just fun!”

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2:30-6 p.m., September 20 Fairhope Pier Park, Fairhope YogaLifeFair.com

Global Mala Yoga for Peace 10-11:30 a.m., September 21 Quiet Mind Yoga Studio, Mobile QuietMindMassageTherapy.com

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6 p.m., September 24 Fairhope Brewing Company, Fairhope TheSoulShineLife.com

End of Yoga Week Practice 6:30 p.m., September 26 Fairhope Pier Park Bluff, Fairhope ThriveFairhope.com

For details, see calendar pages 31-35, or visit YogaLifeFair.com.

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ois Parker Carmona first stepped into a yoga studio looking for better physical health. “I was doing hot vinyasa because I wanted to sweat. I wanted to feel better,” she recalls.

Many people on a similar quest try yoga for the first time during September’s National Yoga Month (YogaHealth Foundation.org/yoga_month), founded

by Johannes Fisslinger. “This year, more than 2,200 yoga studios will offer informative public events or a free week of classes to new students to educate everyone about the health benefits of yoga and inspire a healthy lifestyle,” says Fisslinger.

“Yoga and mindfulness are an essential part of America’s newly emerging health paradigm.”

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Like many others, as Carmona deepened her practice, she discovered that yoga’s benefits transcend the physical. Then she went further, becoming a certified Baptiste yoga instructor and co-owner of Melrose Yoga, in Melrose, Massachusetts. “Many of us are so busy and consumed with the constant motion of day-to-day activities that we lose complete track of who we are, along with the state of our bodies,” she says. “Yoga reconnects me with myself.”

Flexibility

One reason that people try yoga is to improve their flexibility. A recent report from Yoga Alliance, a nonprofit association based in Arlington, Virginia, states that it

parts of the practice,” he says.

This beneficial, deeper sense of community—a major allure of a longterm yoga practice—develops mainly from the intangible sense of working together in terms of physical, mental and spiritual support.

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can improve flexibility and mobility and increase range of motion over time as ligaments, tendons and muscles lengthen and become more elastic. It also helps relieve muscular tension throughout the body.

The Alliance’s Danica Amore notes that flexibility means different things to different people. “A senior might define flexibility as being able to pick up the grandkids, while young people might consider it essential to their athletic abilities.” Flexibility can also mean being able to turn around easily while backing out of the driveway or running with fewer injuries, adds Carmona.

Improvements in flexibility generally depend on an individual’s age, health and commitment to practicing yoga, as well as the style chosen. “There are so many different lineages of yoga, and each teacher has his or her own style. Plus, each individual progresses at their own pace,” Amore explains. “It’s really a question of where you want this personal practice to take you and how you embrace it in your private life.” The bottom line is that everyone’s journey is different.

Spirituality and Connectedness

“Even beginning students quickly realize how connecting with their bodies and their breath helps them in their everyday lives,” says Carmona. “It adds a transcendent dimension to everything you do in life.”

In addition to its more immediate tangible benefits, other long-term benefits experienced by students may be harder to define or quantify. Carmona observes, “People generally say that yoga has changed their life, physically, mentally and spiritually.”

Lynda Bassett is a freelance writer outside Boston, MA. Connect at LyndaBassett@gmail.com.

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Mental Health

Many experts concur that yoga can be effective in reducing stress. As students continue their practice, they feel less stress and an increased sense of peace and relaxation, along with other mental health benefits.

“Yoga gives you what is often called a ‘witness consciousness’,” says John Kepner, executive director of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, in Little Rock, Arkansas. “Being able to observe the external events around you, but not being caught up in the drama. In modern terms, it’s an increased ability to stay cool, calm and collected. After a good yoga class, your troubles can appear further away.”

Improved Relationships

When stress is reduced, an increased sense of calm tends to permeate all areas of one’s life, observes Kepner. “Based on my experience, yoga also helps improve relationships.” He has taught the same group of students for 10 years and notes their special relationship: “If one goes to the same yoga class regularly, a friendship tends to develop with others in the class, called Songhai. After a while, practicing together becomes one of the most valuable

Soul Shine Yoga

Yoga Shines On and Off the Mat

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oul Shine Yoga opened in June to inspire and empower the Eastern Shore community to shine brightly. The studio offers both heated and unheated classes to melt away stress and tension while connecting body, mind and spirit. Primarily offering vinyasa yoga, the studio provides students with the opportunity to sweat out toxins in heated power classes or slow down and gain a new perspective in unheated slow flow and yin yoga classes. Children’s classes are offered, as well as mommy-and-me classes for postnatal moms and their 8-week-to-10-month-old babies.

The studio is home to eight Yoga Alliance registered yoga teachers that are committed to high standards and continuing education so that they may serve and inspire students in a safe, supportive environment. By regularly hosting workshops, Soul Shine helps students maintain a dynamic practice with many opportunities to take their yoga journey to the next level. The studio also facilitates ways for the Soul Shine community to be of service to our greater community by supporting a different local nonprofit each month.

Owner Emily Sommerville, RYT, says, “We are about creating community in the studio and along the Eastern Shore. We’re committed to live with intention and let our souls shine, both on and off the mat!“ For more information, visit TheSoulShineLife.com. See ad, page 4, 28, and 35.

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Kamini Desai Explores a Yogic Life

Inner Calmness Leads to Self-Mastery

by Linda Sechrist

Yoga Boosts Hearts, Shrinks Waistlines

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wo scientific reviews of human clinical research have found that hatha yoga significantly reduces heart disease risk factors.

Researchers from Germany’s University of Duisburg-Essen reviewed 44 studies involving more than 3,000 people. Overall, the studies found that hatha yoga significantly reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Yoga participants also showed lower respiratory and heartbeat rates, significantly reduced triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or bad cholesterol, and increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or good cholesterol. Several important diabetes risk markers decreased among the yoga participants; they also realized smaller waistlines.

Similar results were reached by scientists from the United Kingdom’s Warwick Medical School. In analyzing 11 studies involving 800 people, they found that regular yoga exercise both reduced diastolic blood pressure and triglycerides and increased beneficial HDL cholesterol levels.

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amini Desai’s Ph.D.-worthy versatile body of teachings combines her lifelong interests in Western psychology and Eastern philosophy. Trained at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, she develops and leads core programs for Florida’s Amrit Yoga Institute, providing advanced studies dedicated to the science and system of integrated human development. A resident of Salt Springs, Florida, and the Netherlands, she teaches in 10 countries on three continents.

What is a yogic lifestyle?

It means being focused on inner peace.

Through the study of yoga as a complete science of self-mastery, I’m cultivating the realization of my highest self beyond body and mind. This intention is the director of my unfolding life.

I like to use the metaphor of a ship. If this higher self as a wise captain isn’t steadily setting the course at the helm, then on any given day, the happy, sad, grieving, enthusiastic or depressed me will likely be steering my life in a contrary direction and I’ll just be going in circles.

In the Integrative Amrit Method of Yoga, along with the integrative method of yoga nidra that I practice and teach,

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my focus is on the release of body energy, rather than any physical pose. Energy is healing. When energy is freed up, it naturally calms the mind and creates a spontaneous, meditative state in which the highest self can be experientially known.

To free energy, I attune to the sensations resulting from the physical alignments in any yoga posture. Each pose focuses attention on sensations occurring along the meridian lines in the body, allowing areas that are blocked and limited to open up and energy to optimally flow.

Then, in what Amrit yoga describes as the “second half of the posture,” I close my eyes and feel that released energy becoming magnified through my attention. The stronger the energy becomes, the more the mind organically dissolves into a meditative state where mental, emotional and physical healing can happen spontaneously.

What was it like to grow up as the daughter of Yogi Amrit Desai, a well-known guru?

I feel blessed that I was exposed to my father’s teachings from a young age. His message that I first embraced was that people and things will always change, and if I rely on either of them for happiness and peace of

How have you benefited from yoga?

I began studying with my dad when I was 16. Now, at 46, I more fully value the depth of yoga.

The longer I practice, the more grateful I am that my mind is less fragmented than it otherwise would be. I’m progressively able to deal with situations that would have sent me over the edge before. I more naturally avoid wasting a lot of mental energy in internalized, “If they say this then I’m going to say that,” conversations. With less mental chatter, I have more energy and stamina to focus on what is in front of me. I can be totally absorbed in each present moment for a deeper sense of fulfillment in what I’m doing.

How do you feel about the Westernization of yoga?

Individuals that begin any style of yoga for its physical benefits are off to a good start, but anyone that maintains a regular practice becomes curious about yoga’s other benefits, like relaxation, more peace and a sense of happiness that arises without any apparent cause. Eventually they ask, “Why is this good thing or greater bliss happening to me? What else is there besides postures?”

Although everyone eventually learns many life skills, we rarely learn how to live our lives well, manage our emotions and relate to others in ways that create more peace and happiness within. These are the uncaused benefits of yoga that people come to love.

Find more of her words of wisdom in articles posted at KaminiDesai.com.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAbout We.com for the recorded interview.

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mind, I’m depending on the undependable. The need is to find internal stability in the midst of every polarity.

My dad, now approaching 82, has always been an example of one whose entire life is about moving towards a changeless state of being and of what it means to remain a nonjudgmental witness to all that happens in life. Still, I had to learn my own lessons.

labama Healing Arts (AHA), in West Mobile, is a newly opened wellness center and occupational college offering a holistic approach to healthy living and career success. The local business offers beginnerfriendly yoga classes seven days a week, with morning, lunch and evening times available.

Private yoga sessions are available by appointment, and are perfect for those seeking personalized instruction in working with a specific health challenge such as back pain or digestive issues; achieving a specific goal, including weight loss and better resiliency; or learning the basics before entering group classes.

AHA offers 200-hour, 300-hour and 500-hour yoga teacher training for aspiring teachers or for personal development, and students may begin in any month. Graduates will be eligible to become registered yoga teachers (RYT) with Yoga Alliance.

AHA also offers a 650-hour massage therapy program and three levels of Reiki certification.

In addition to yoga, those seeking improved health can receive the benefits of therapeutic massage, Reiki, holistic counseling/life coaching or movement classes like qigong. Increase benefits at the cellular level with a toxin-cleansing nutritional program. Skincare includes custom-blended organic facials, specialized eye, lip and wax treatments, mineral makeup and organic-mix spray tan. Monthly packages will soon be available to accommodate diverse needs.

With more than 25 years of experience, owner Kelly Laurendine says, “It is an amazing experience to realize a dream of offering a space where a variety of healing and personal development modalities can be experienced or learned in a heart-centered, mindful way. I look forward to sharing many amazing AHA moments with this community!”

For more information, visit AlabamaHealingArts.com. See ad, page 28.

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Masters of Yoga Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured. ~B.K.S. Iyengar

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by Sam Saunders

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m” is a Hindu sacred sound considered the greatest of all mantras, traditionally used in prayers, chants and meditation—possessing high spiritual and creative power, it can be recited by anyone. Om is both a sound and a symbol rich in meaning and depth. When pronounced correctly, it is actually “AUM.”

Aum consists of four syllables: A, U, M and the silent syllable.

The first syllable is A, pronounced as a prolonged “awe.” The sound starts at the back of the throat and is stretched out; sense the feeling of the solar plexus and chest vibrating.

The next is U, pronounced as a prolonged “o-o-,” with the sound gradually rolling forward along the upper palate and vibrating the throat.

The third syllable, M, is pronounced as a prolonged “mmmm,” with front teeth gently touching. Start to feel the top of the head vibrate.

The last syllable is the deep silence of the infinite. As intelligence rises from the deep silence, merge the chant from the M to the deep silence.

Why do we chant it?

Everything in the universe is pulsating and vibrating—with nothing standing still. The sound Om, when chanted, vibrates at 432 Hz, the same vibrational frequency found throughout nature. By chanting the keynote sound of the universe, we are symbolically and physically tuning in to and acknowledging our connection to all other living beings, nature and the universe.

The universal vibrations and rhythmic pronunciation also physically affect the body by slowing the nervous system and calming the mind, similar to the effects of meditation. When the mind relaxes, blood pressure decreases and ultimately, heart health improves.

Finally, chanting AUM is wellsuited to mark the beginning or end of a yoga practice or meditation session or as a respite from regular daily activities. It signifies that this is a special time to care for ourselves and practice being mindful.

Sam Saunders lives and teaches yoga in Dubai. Connect at Sam@LoveYoga.ae.

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st e B e h r t e u g q n n i . o d r c e n i c F to n a t c o Sh reast b MCI has an entire team dedicated to treating breast cancer.

The score has been well documented.

Breast cancer is the leading cancer killer among women in the U.S. But it’s very treatable when detected in its early stages. That’s why USA Mitchell Cancer Institute (MCI) does a full-court press on breast cancer, with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists and other specialists—all working together to create individualized treatment plans to provide the most advanced and most comprehensive care possible.

That’s how we’re beating cancer. Working together to provide a total package of care—groundbreaking research, state-of-the-art treatments, and prevention.

All with one goal…to win.

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Monday, September 1

Choose Spirit Now 8-Week Online Retreat – Sept 1-Oct 26. Enrollment begins July 1. CSN Retreat is an 8-week online retreat held twice a year and shares a blend of yoga and A Course In Miracles to awaken us out of the ego thought system. Next retreat begins September 1, 2014. For more information: ChooseSpiritNow.com. 251-476-6463. Yoga@ QuietMindMassageTherapy.com.

Tuesday, September 2

Marietta Johnson School of Organic Education’s First Day of School – Pre-K through 8th grade. Where living is learning and learning is living. Serving inquisitive minds since 1907. 8 Marietta Drive, Fairhope. Pam Jones: 251-9289347. FairhopeOrganicSchool.com.

Breast Friends Forever (BFF) Support Group – 5:30pm. The mission of BFF is to create an atmosphere for breast cancer survivors to come together, receive and give emotional support and physical support to one another. BFF meets the first Tuesday of every month. Free. 2nd Floor Multipurpose Room, Mitchell Cancer Institute, 1660 Springhill Ave, Mobile. Darlene Chavers: 251-631-3989. usamci.com.

Saturday, September 6

Feng Shui 101 Workshop – 10am-1pm. Learn basic Feng Shui principles to energize your home or office and help you achieve your goals! Center for Spiritual Living, 1230 Montlimar Dr, Mobile. $25. RSVP Cindi Flowers: 251-290-0206. QiFlowDesigns.com.

Kundalini Yoga Fall Equinox Series – 11am12:15pm. Saturdays, Sept 6-27. Exercises and meditations to consolidate, fine-tune and direct your energy. A dynamic system combining posture, breath, movement and concentration. Improve physical health and vitality as well as mental focus.

Come and revel in the experience! $15 per class.

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

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Monday, September 8

Beginners Series – 7:30-8:30pm. Mondays, Sept 8-29. Explore yoga, including brief introductions to the history and philosophy of this mind-bodyspirit practice. Come learn why yoga helps us gain strength and flexibility and manage stress, improve mood and increase overall well-being. $35. Fairhope Yoga, Fairhope. 251-455-9359. FairhopeYoga.com.

Twists, Binds, Balance & Breath Workshop

Take your yoga practice to the next level by deepening your twists. Learn where and how to bind, then move your binds into standing poses with confidence and stability. Dive into twists, binds and how the breath assists both. Taught by Brooke Nisbet, RYT. All levels. $20 in advance/$25 day of.

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Full Moon Yoga on the Beach – 6-8pm. Beach yoga practice as the sun sets and full moon rises.

Poses, breathing exercises and meditation. All levels. Sponsored by Trinity Yoga. Bring straw mat or beach towel (instead of yoga mat). Weather permitting. Free. Gulf Shores Public Beach. More info, contact Natalie Saucier: 251-987-1147 or NatsTrinityYoga@gmail.com.

September 19 • 6pm

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Wednesday, September 10

Soul Shine Yoga Kids – 3:45-4:30pm. 3 week series.

Children in kindergarten through 5th grades will learn basic yoga poses in this fun, playful class.

Advance registration required. Register online at TheSoulShineLife.com. $20 for series. Soul Shine Yoga, 103-B N Bancroft St, Fairhope.

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Shop for a good cause at the Cheap Chic Boutique, a fundraiser for Our Sisters' Closet featuring new, nearly new, vintage, designer and name brand clothing, jewelry, purses and shoes galore at thrifty prices. Sizes from petite to plus.

Free admission.

Friday, September 12

Beginners Series – 11am-12pm. Fridays, Sept 12Oct 3. Explore yoga, including brief introductions to the history and philosophy of this mind-bodyspirit practice. Come learn why yoga helps us gain strength and flexibility and manage stress, improve mood and increase overall well-being. $35. Fairhope Yoga, Fairhope. 251-455-9359. FairhopeYoga.com.

September 19 • 9am-6pm September 20 • 9am-3pm

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Saturday, September 13

Quantum-Touch Level I with Julie E Brent – 9:30am-5:30pm. Sept 13-14. Quantum-Touch works deep on a cellular level, raising your energy, creating an environment for the innate healing intelligence of the body to activate. Anyone can learn QT, no experience needed. More at quantumtouch. com. Massage NCTMB-CEs 13 avail. $400 door/ prepaid $350. Reiki Center of Fairhope, Fairhope.

ReikiCenterOfFairhope.com/events. Julie: 251-5045328. ReikiCenterOfFairhope@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, September 17

Green Drinks Mobile – 5-7pm. Every 3rd Wed. Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks. With a local drink in one hand and environmental concerns in the other, connect with other progressive people in our area. Open to the public. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. Alchemy Tavern, 7 S Joachim St, Mobile.

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Saturday, September 20

GO Run – 6:30am registration. 8am start. GO Run for gynecologic oncology is a 5K and 1 mi run/walk held each September during gynecologic cancer awareness month. All proceeds from the run benefit gynecologic research at USA Mitchell Cancer Institute. $10-25. University of South Alabama Main Campus, Moulton Tower, Mobile. 251-460-7032. usamci.com/gorun.

Herb Day: Herbs A to Z – 9am-12pm. Annual educational seminar of the Gulf Coast Herb Society and the Mobile Botanical Gardens. Learn to grow and use herbs, take-home project, lunch included prepared by Society members. Registration form at GulfCoastHerbSociety.org. $30. Mobile Botanical Gardens, Mobile. HerbDay2014@yahoo.com.

Tuesday, September 9

Green Drinks Fairhope – 5-7pm. Every 2nd Tues.

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

Brief speaker at 6pm. Open to the public. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. Fairhope Brewing Company, 914 Nichols Ave, Fairhope.

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Treat your locavore palate to farm-fresh foods while

contributing to a healthier planet and a more prosperous local economy. Support these Mobile/Baldwin businesses!

Farmers' Markets

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The only produce market in South Alabama where everything is grown, raised and made in Alabama.

Produce, herbs, honey, dairy, beer, wine, grains and meats. Organic and hydroponic options. Delivery to Baldwin and Mobile Counties available. See ad, page 12.

Mobile's first organic bakery offers 100% organic breads including wholegrain, sweet and gluten-free choices, as well as European style desserts. Desserts are 100% all natural. We bake upon order, delivery within Mobile, Spanish Fort, Daphne, Fairhope and Dauphin Island. Seasonal specialties.

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PRODUCE Clubs

320 Eastern Shore Shopping Center, Fairhope 251-929-0055 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com

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!

Organic cafe serving lunch and Sunday brunch.

Local produce, herbs and meats used. Menu online. See ad, page 7.

Sunflower Cafe II

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, page 7.

GRoCERY STORES Fairhope Health Foods

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

Sweet Olive bakery & Cafe

Comprehensive health food store featuring local products: organic produce, organic milk, meat, eggs, honey and soap. See ad, page 27

Open for breakfast and lunch every day until 5 p.m. serving European-style, artisan baked goods; freshly squeezed fruit and veggie juices; smoothies; daily lunch specials like fish tacos and poboys; delicious food to go; hot breakfast plates, and more!

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

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Yoga Life Fair

This event kicks off a week of free yoga for food donations. Mindful vendors, healthy refreshments, live music and a full schedule of yoga classes from beginner to advanced, including paddleboard yoga, aerial yoga, yoga nidra, restorative yoga, vinyasa and more! Now seeking vendors, volunteers and studio participation. Free with food donation.

September 20 • 2:30-6pm

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Sunday, September 21

Global Mala Yoga for Peace Celebration – 1011:30am. Join yogis around the globe and our own local community of yogis to celebrate International Peace Day. Your choice of movement meditation as 108 sun salutes (all levels modifications) or seated meditation followed by a crystal bowl sound bath during relaxation/savasana. Free (food and monetary donations will be accepted for Bay Area Food Bank). Quiet Mind Massage & Yoga, Mobile.

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Tuesday, September 23

Lunch & Learn: Returning to Intimacy After Cancer – 12pm. Interactive support for patients, family and friends impacted by cancer. This month's speaker is Dr. Susan Vance of the Women's Health Alliance of Mobile. Topic: Returning to Intimacy After Cancer. Free. 2nd Floor Multipurpose Room, Mitchell Cancer Institute, 1660 Springhill Ave, Mobile. 251-445-9819. usamci.com.

Aromatherapy in Alzheimer Care – 7-9pm. Join Laurie Azzarella with the Young Living Divine Oilers to explore how the sense of scent combined with the sense of touch can reach the inner most parts and help a person through the fog of Alzheimer’s disease. $5 at door. Bay Branch Estates, Office/Home, 28347 Turkey Branch Dr, Daphne. Laurie Azzarella, 850380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com. Laurie.

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Saturday, September 27

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Sample Massage Saturday – In honor of Yoga Month and Thai Yoga Massage that incorporates gentle stretching and massage together without any work from the recipient. Schedule a sample at the discounted rate of $20 per half hour session or $15 off longer sessions. Fairhope. ThriveFairhope.com/ massage. 251-379-4493.

Usui Reiki Level I Certification Weekend – 9:30am-5:30pm. Sept 27-28. Experienced instructor, Reiki Master Teacher Julie E Brent will guide and coach you. Practice sessions offer hands on experience and attunements to prepare you for sharing Reiki, No previous experience needed. 14 hours of training, Register now! $350 door, prepaid $300.

Reiki Center of Fairhope. ReikiCenterOfFairhope. com/events. Julie: 251-504-5328. ReikiCenterOf Fairhope@gmail.com.

Noah's Park – 11:30am-3pm. A celebration for pets and their humans featuring games and contests for dogs, a doggie and people cafe', pet photos, silent auction, a spa experience with canine and human massages, pet rescue adoptions, horse rides, a petting zoo and more. Free. Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Mobile. 251-639-1948.

Sunday, September 28

Aerial Yoga & Silks Intro Sunday-shops – 11am, 2pm. Enjoy being fully supported by the cloud/ swing as you practice using the fabric to stretch and strengthen. Preregister for the time slot. First 5 people to register get a discount toward class fee. $20. Fairhope. 251-379-4493. ThriveFairhope.com.

Thursday, October 2

Think Pink Tea – 3:30-5:30pm. USA Mitchell Cancer Institute’s (MCI) Think Pink Tea is a celebration of breast cancer awareness, a commitment to those impacted by breast cancer. The Think Pink Tea is held annually, featuring prominent guest speakers, delicacies and a fashion show. Free. USA Mitchell Cancer Institute, 1660 Springhill Ave, Mobile. 251665-9819. USAHealthSystem.com/think-pink-tea.

Friday, October 17

Organic and Gluten-Free Beer Tasting – 6-8pm. Taste 6 beers paired with delicious, healthy organic dishes.

Limited space, advanced ticket purchase req. $5. Sunflower Cafe, 280 Eastern Shore Shopping Cntr, Fairhope.

251-929-0055. VA-FairhopeHealthFoods.com.

Saturday, October 25

South Alabama British Car Festival – Fairhope United Methodist Church, corner of Morphy and Bancroft, Fairhope. sabcc.org/sabcc_website_new_3_019.htm.

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sunday Discounts on Supplements – Every Sunday get 15% off supplements at Fairhope Health Foods (251-9280644) and Virginia's Health Foods (251-345-0494).

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AHA Afternoon Yoga – 1pm. Begin the week by exploring body-mind-spirit while promoting balance and wellness within. Eclectic yogic elements ensure the fun; traditional foundations ensure the proper body alignment and safety. Beginner-friendly.

Props provided. $10 drop-in/12-class pass for $100.

Alabama Healing Arts, LLC. 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile. 251-753-1937. Info@AlabamaHealingArts. com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

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.

Pre-Natal Yoga – 2:15pm. Benefits of this practice during pregnancy are numerous and comprehensive.

Take this time to foster a deeper connection to your self, to your body and to your baby. Taught by Nancy Bolton Beck, 500 RYT and certified pre-natal teacher. $10. Fairhope Yoga, 456 Morphy Ave, Fairhope. 251455-9359. FairhopeYoga.com.

Open Table Worship Service (United Church of Christ) – 10:30am. New time and location. Weekly progressive Christian worship. Gathering in the chapel at All Saints Episcopal Church, 151 S Ann St, Mobile. 251-545-1011. Ellen.OpenTable@gmail. com. OpenTableUCC.org.

Soul Shine Baby Yoga – 2:30pm. Join Claire and her daughter Helen as you realign your body and bond with your baby. The class will include partner poses, relating, song and dance and savasana. Ages 8 weeks to 10 months. Please bring a play mat or blanket for your little one. $15 drop-in. Packages available. Soul Shine Yoga, 103-B N Bancroft St, Fairhope. TheSoulShineLife.com.

TheSoulShineLife@gmail.com.

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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monday Soul Shine Power Hour – 6am. Mon, Wed & Fri. A faster paced power vinyasa flow that will build strength, increase flexibility, strengthen your core and transform you body and mind. Find your groove, shine your light and practice at your own level. 60 min class in a heated room. $15 drop-in. Packages available. Soul Shine Yoga, 103-B N Bancroft St, Fairhope. TheSoulShineLife.com.

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Soul Shine Power Vinyasa – 9am. Mon, Wed & Fri. An invigorating vinyasa flow that will build strength, increase flexibility, strengthen your core and transform your body and mind. Find your groove, shine your light and practice at your own level. 75 minute class in a heated room. $15 drop-in. Packages available.

Soul Shine Yoga, 103-B N Bancroft St, Fairhope.

TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife@gmail.com.

Mindful Movement – 9:15am. Unwind your morning with a beginner friendly mindfully moving yoga practice ending in restorative yoga positions. Practice among Himalayan salt lamps and waterfalls. $10 donation. Rosie Bluum, Fairhope. 251-379-4493.

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Dharma Yoga with Claire – 9:30am. Join Claire Burch for a gentle yet powerful series of balancing, stretching, back bending, twisting and inverted postures shown with all appropriate modifications, followed by deep relaxation and meditation. What a wonderful way to begin your week! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

AHA Afternoon Yoga – 4pm. Enjoy a creative and inspirational exploration of body-mind-spirit while promoting balance and wellness within. Eclectic yogic elements ensure the fun; traditional foundations ensure proper body alignment and safety. Beginner-friendly.

Props provided. $10 drop-in/12-class pass for $100.

Alabama Healing Arts, LLC. 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile. 251-753-1937. Info@AlabamaHealingArts. com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

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

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.

Yin Yoga – 6pm. This practice uses seated poses and mindful breathing to help release muscle, connective tissue and stress! Perfect for Yogis of all levels. $10.

Fairhope Yoga, 456 Morphy Ave, Fairhope. 251-4559359. FairhopeYoga.com.

tuesday Stretch & Breathe – 7am. Start your mornings with yin style stretching and gentle flow. The perfect way to wake up the body and prepare for the day! All levels are welcome and encouraged to come. $10.

Fairhope Yoga, 456 Morphy Ave, Fairhope. 251455-9359. FairhopeYoga.com.

Soul Shine Power Vinyasa – 9:30am. Tues & Thurs.

An invigorating vinyasa flow that will build strength, increase flexibility, strengthen your core and transform your body and mind. Find your groove, shine your light and practice at your own level. 75 min class in a heated room. $15 drop-in. Packages available. Soul Shine Yoga, 103-B N Bancroft St, Fairhope. TheSoulShineLife.com.

TheSoulShineLife@gmail.com.

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.

AHA Lunch-Time Core Yoga – 11:30am. Tues & Thurs. Energize, align, stretch, strengthen, center, renew, restore. Eclectic yoga and/or Pilates incorporates traditional foundations to ensure proper body alignment and safety with special emphasis on core strengthening. Beginner-friendly. Props provided. $10 drop-in/12-class pass for $100. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC. 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile.

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

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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.

Green Drinks Fairhope – 5-7pm. Every 2nd Tues.

Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks. With a local drink in one hand and environmental concerns in the other, connect with other progressive people in our area. Brief speaker at 6pm. Sponsorship, speaking 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.

MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com. Facebook. com/MobileBayGreenDrinks.

Yin Yoga with Cindy Johnson – 5:30pm. Experience Yin Yoga, a blissful and meditative evening of gentle stretching that focuses on your joints and muscle tissue.

Yin yoga is gentle and nurturing, bringing balance to an active lifestyle. A perfect way to ease into yoga. All welcome. $10. Rosie Bluum, Fairhope. 251-517-5626.

Info@RosieBluum.com. RosieBluum.com.

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.

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$5 Yoga & Chair Yoga – 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.

AHA Morning Yoga – 9:30am. Wed, Fri & Sat. Attain inner peace, relieve stress and build strength/ flexibility through body-mind awareness, breath and postures. Includes healing techniques like affirmations, mudras, chakra balancing and guided/silent meditations. Beginner-friendly. Props provided. $10 dropin/12-class pass for $100. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC. 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile. 251-753-1937. Info@ AlabamaHealingArts.com. AlabamaHealingArts.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. 850-226-9355. www.BlueWillowWellness.com.

Free Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis – 10:30am. This chair yoga class is free to participants and funded by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Build strength and flexibility while improving balance and circulation.

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

Restorative Yoga – 4pm. Been a tough week so far? No stresses and no worries! Laura will lead you down a relaxing path with some restorative yoga.

Be supported by all the right props as the poses plus gravity gently melt away the anxieties of the week... oh yeah! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-4731104. Synergyoga.net.

Green Drinks Mobile – 5-7pm. Every 3rd Wed. Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks. With a local drink in one hand and environmental concerns in the other, connect with other progressive people in our area. Brief speaker at 6pm. Sponsorship, speaking and catering opportunities available. Open to the public. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. Alchemy Tavern, 7 S Joachim St, Mobile. MobileBayGreenDrinks@ gmail.com. Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks.

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.

Soul Flow Yoga – 5:30pm. Soul Flow Yoga, taught by Rebecca Washburn, RYT is an invigorating flow designed to inspire and empower from within. A workout for your muscles, relaxation for your mind and connection with your soul. Release obstacles in life on and off the mat. $10. Rosie Bluum, Fairhope. 251-232-1143.

Rebecca.SoulFlow@gmail.com. RosieBluum.com.

AHA Evening Yoga – 5:45pm. Give your spirit the gift of a calming and centering mid-week tune-up by improving posture, muscle-tone, strength and flexibility, establishing core strength, refreshing the mind and restoring healthy balance. Beginner-friendly.

Props provided. $10 drop-in/12-class pass for $100.

Alabama Healing Arts, LLC. 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile. 251-753-1937. Info@AlabamaHealingArts. com. AlabamaHealingArts.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.

AHA Group Guided Meditation – 6:45pm. Journey inward to open the heart, expand awareness, calm and quiet the mind, savor the present moment and reclaim your inner radiance! Sessions can include the ancient practice of Yoga Nidra - experience supreme relaxation and wholeness as you reconnect with your true, perfect nature. Registration required. $10 drop-in/12-class pass for $100. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC. 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile. Call/text Nadine: 251-786-1341. Info@ AlabamaHealingArts.com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

Guided Meditation – 7pm. Guided meditation with Betsey Grady. Meditation is a wonderful way to quiet the mind, still the body and relax your being. $5. Rosie Bluum, Fairhope. 251-517-5626. RosieBluum.com.

thursday Beginner Qigong Tai Chi—10am at Quiet Mind (midtown); 6pm at Plantation Antique Galleries (Bel Air); both in Mobile. Try this ancient Chinese moving meditation exercise. $10-$12. 850-226-9355. www.

BlueWillowWellness.com.

Group Reformer Class – 5:15pm. Catch the wave of classical fitness and join Adrienne 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.

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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Soul Shine Power Hour – 8am. Sat & Sun. A faster paced power vinyasa flow that will build strength, increase flexibility, strengthen your core and transform you body and mind. Find your groove, shine your light and practice at your own level. 60 min class in a heated room. $15 drop-in. Packages available. Soul Shine Yoga, 103-B N Bancroft St, Fairhope. TheSoulShineLife.com.

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friday

*Power Hour: 6am *Power Vinyasa: 9am, 6pm

EXO Chair Group Class – 8:30am. Join Dana for a unique and fun, full-body workout—use controlled movement on the EXO Chair to develop core strength, increased flexibility and improved posture.

Develop and challenge the core. Reservations are required. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-4731104. Synergyoga.net.

Yoga with Marsha – 8:30am. Join Marsha DeAngelis for a glorious yoga experience. Relieve stress, relax the mind and rejuvenate, energize and recharge the body. It’s Friday – enjoy it! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

AHA Qigong – 11:30am. Learn the ancient Chinese healing art that promotes balance and well-being.

This beautiful practice combines slow, repetitive movements with breathing techniques and meditation. Includes basic eight silk brocade movements and balance-walking meditation. Beginner-friendly.

Sep 9. Registration required. Call Jaimie: 251-2093714. $10 drop-in/12-class pass for $100. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC. 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile.

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

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AHA Supervised Student Massage & Reiki Clinic – 4:30pm, 5:45pm, 7pm. This school-supervised internship provides the opportunity for student practitioners to work with clients in a professional setting and for clients to receive quality, full-length healing treatments at a great value. By appointment only, 24 hrs in advance. $25 for 1-hour full-body student massage and/or Reiki session. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC. 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile. Call Kelly: 251-753-1937. Info@ AlabamaHealingArts.com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

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FRIDAY

*Power Hour: 6am *Power Vinyasa: 9am SATURDAY

Slow Flow: 8am, 12pm *Power Vinyasa: 9:30am, 6pm *Power Hour: 4:30pm

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Increase Focus & Concentration Heal Health Issues • Alleviate Pain Reduce Stress • Recharge & Relax the Body Call for info on upcoming classes, healing sessions and meditation: 251-454-0959

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LMTS, TEACHERS NEEDED – Mobile wellness center seeks compassionate, mindful, self-motivated massage therapists and yoga/movement/meditation/CE class/ workshop instructors. 251-753-1937. Email resume to Info@AlabamaHealingArts.com.

BABYCARE BABYTALK EASTERN SHORE

Center for Spiritual Living

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 10.

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.

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

BEAUTY B-BUTTERFLY SALON

SERVICES ENVIRONMENTALLY-SAFE CLEANING—Carpet cleaning using Rotovac technology for condos, offices, restaurants, churches (including pew upholstery). Residential deep cleaning. Commercial janitorial visits. Tenant move-out cleaning for landlords/realtors. Savvy Janitorial: 251-9285258 or 251-422-3175. Licensed, bonded, insured.

VOLUNTEER opps AZALEA CITY CAT COALITION – Volunteers needed in any capacity. Contact Susan Young: 251-648-7582. SusanYoung@ AzaleaCityCats.org.

DOG RIVER CLEARWATER REVIVAL STORM DRAIN MARKER PROJECT – Volunteers needed to educate the public about the storm drain system. Supplies and instructions provided. Work at your convenience.

Contact Janet Miller: J46Miller@yahoo.com.

251-654-1827.

MERCY MEDICAL – Hospice volunteers needed to provide services such as running errands, offering respite breaks for caregivers and clerical assistance. 251-621-4431.

Volunteers@MercyMedical.com.

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churches

103A North Bancroft Street, Fairhope 251-990-9934 BButterflySalon.com organic salon B-Butterfly Ao fcertified fering organic

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

craniosacral therapy KRISTEN KELLY, LMT

Rosie Bluum 6A S Bancroft Street, Fairhope 251-599-5943 • 251-517-5626

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 11.

Offering Chinese Craniosacral Therapy, a subtle blend of Chinese meridian therapy and craniosacral energy work, that indirectly approaches physical and psychological imbalances.

This experience teaches your body to use its own bioelectric immune system. See ad, page 9.

CANCER CENTERS

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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, 30.

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DR. DAYTON HART, DMD

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

ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS THE WILLOW TREE AT ROSIE BLUUM 6A South Bancroft Street, Fairhope 251-517-5326 or 251-751-6945 RosieBluum.com

Offering gifts and services that nurture your spirit.

Books, card decks, essential oils, Bach Flower Remedies, crystals, salt lamps, ince nse and organic clothing. Local art, jewelry, honey, soaps and candles. See ad, page 9.

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food & nutrition CHASING FRESH MARKET

19176 Highway 181, Fairhope 251-210-6011 • ChasingFresh.com 9am-7pm, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, Saturday The only produce market in South Alabama where everything is grown, raised and made in Alabama. Fruits, vegetables, herbs, honey, dairy and meats. Delivery to Baldwin and Mobile Counties available.

See ad, page 12.

MIKE KERR CONSTRUCTION LLC Certified Green Builder 251-391-4848 MikeKerrConstructionLLC.com

Live green, build green.

Specializing in energy efficiency, reclaimed materials, low VOC paints and flooring.

Commercial, residential, new construction and remodeling. See ad, page 16.

healing arts essential oils 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, inhome classes, group presentations and wellness business training!

feng shui MERYL HYDERALLY

Feng Shui Design Consultant 251-463-1862 • Meryl@MerylHyderally.com MerylHyderally.com Utilizing Feng Shui principles, let us create an organized and productive space that reflects who you are while enhancing your life, personally and professionally. It's about more than aesthetics— holistically designed spaces are conducive to an effortless life.

fairhope health foods and the sunflower cafÉ

a week. See ad, page 7.

Deana Lannie 251-454-0959

Free healing nights and group meditations every Tuesday. Pranic Healing classes and the advanced technique of Superbrain Yoga. See ad, page 35.

Comprehensive health food store and organic café serving the public for 39 years. Store open 7 days

SPIRIT ENLIGHTEN 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)

Renee Adcock, B.Div. Reiki II, Essential Oils Therapy 251-279-0298 • SpiritEnlighten.com Authorized owner and operator, John of God Crystal Light Healing Bed: a modality to cleanse, balance and align your energies to promote healing. Call for more information or an appointment.

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 11.

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JEN ADAMS, LMT

22787 US 98, Building D, Suite 5, Montrose 251-616-4201 • JenAdamsLMT.info JenAdams.Massage@gmail.com

3952 Airport Boulevard, Mobile 251-345-0494 • Café: 251-345-0495 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com

Breathe in experience, breathe out poetry. ~Muriel Rukeyser

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280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center 251-928-0644 • Café: 251-929-0055 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com

a week. See ad, page 7.

Comprehensive health food store and organic café serving the public for 38 years. Store open 7 days

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.

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pet care & SERVICES

MEDITATION BETSEY GRADY

HEAR THEM SPEAK

Founder of Rosie Bluum 6A S Bancroft Street, Fairhope • 251-517-5626 BetseyGrady.com • RosieBluum.com

Telepathic Animal Communication Babette de Jongh 251-424-4944 • HearThemSpeak.com

Certified MARI® practitioner, Reiki master, meditation teacher and natural intuitive.

Experience peace of mind, find clarity and reconnect with your own power by learning to go within. Group classes and one-on-one instruction available. See ad, page 9.

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 12.

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GREEN DRINKS

251-279-7517 MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks An informal yet engaging happy hour with likeminded folks every second mobile bay Tuesday in Fairhope and every third Wednesday in DRINKS Mobile. Connect with other progressive people in our area. Sponsorship, speaker and catering opportunities available. See ad, page 19.

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past life regression therapy REBECCA SALONSKY, MS

Counseling and Psychology • Hypnotist Rosie Bluum, Fairhope 251-928-1241 • Ellen2012@bellsouth.net Become curious about your soul's journey, resolve your past, release a family pattern, look for self-healing within the body or find meaning and purpose in your life with this gentle, safe and enlightening modality. See ad, page 9.

MIDDLE EARTH HEALING AND LEARNING CENTER

TAI CHI BLUE WILLOW WELLNESS

Jude Forsyth, Qigong/Tai Chi Teacher 850-226-9355 www.BlueWillowWellness.com AM/PM Qigong and Tai Chi classes in Midtown Mobile and Theodore; private and company classes also available. See ad, page 12.

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

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. See ad, page 9.

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Kick off Yoga Week with an afternoon of mindful vendors, raffle prizes and giveaways, healthy refreshments from Sunflower Cafe, live music by Emily Stuckey and a full schedule of yoga classes and mini-workshops from beginner to advanced. Benefitting Bay Area Food Bank.

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

September 20, 2014 2:30-6:00 PM at Fairhope PIER Park Rain Site: Fairhope United Methodist Church

Kids Yoga • Paddleboard Yoga • Restorative Yoga Vinyasa Yoga • Yoga Nidra • Aerial Yoga • and More!

FREE admission. Please bring your own yoga mat or beach towel, water and a nonperishable food donation.

A full schedule of September yoga events is available at www.YogaLifeFair.com.

free yoga classes all week long!

4th Annual Mobile Baldwin Yoga Week: September 20-26 The following studios invite new students to try yoga classes for free during Yoga Week when you bring nonperishable food items for the Bay Area Food Bank. Contact the studios for class schedules.

Mobile

Quiet Mind Massage & Yoga Sterling Hot Yoga Works Synergy Yoga & Pilates

Eastern Shore

Bluum Yoga Fairhope Fitness Fairhope Yoga Pneuma Yoga/Movement Studio Soul Shine Yoga Thrive Yoga & Massage

Foley

Trinity Yoga

Gulf Shores Glow Yoga

Contact us to add your studio to the list!

For all the details, visit www.YogaLifeFair.com,

call Billie Reinhart at 251-379-4493 or email Yoga@YogaLifeFair.com