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hile putting this July issue together and considering a fun perspective on the joys of summer for our Publishers’ Letter, the Orlando shootings on June 12 superseded any other topic. We just can’t ignore this horrific and shocking act. These senseless acts of violence only highlight the fear, pain, and disconnection that many people around the world feel, no matter the race, religion or sexual orientation. A single man, in anger and hopelessness, acted of his own free will. But hope and love show up in long lines at blood donation centers, GoFundMe pages hitting millions of dollars, prayer vigils, flags at half mast, support and compassion to the victims and their families, the Senate sit-in, and so much more. The Good and the Beautiful will always overwhelm hatred and fear. Perhaps we can challenge ourselves to bring more compassion, acceptance and love into all our day-to-day interactions. Let the lives of the 49 in Orlando, and other innocent victims from around the world, remind you to be kinder and more loving to everyone, including yourself. Every time you bring that level of vibration to those around you, it creates a bigger movement – a wave – that joins with others and helps all. It might seem as if we are trying to turn the Titanic around before we hit the iceberg. Yes, we are! Let us at least try our best. As the prayer from St Francis says below, “It is in giving that we receive.”

Prayer for Peace by St Francis of Assisi Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace; Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is error, the truth; Where there is doubt, the faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; And where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, Grant that I may not so much seek To be consoled, as to console; To be understood, as to understand; To be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; It is in pardoning that we are pardoned; And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen. PS “Overall, our results show that the U.S., which has the most firearms per capita in the world, suffers disproportionately from firearms compared with other high-income countries.” We must have the courage to ask why we are 10 times more likely to be killed by guns in other developed countries. (www.cbsnews.com/news/how-u-s-gun-deaths-compare-to-other-countries/)

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ile High Natural Awakenings (MHNA) announces their participation in an eco-friendly ReLeaf program with Colorado printer Publication Printers. Readers likely have noticed a big change in paper and print quality starting with the June issue. For an additional charge, ReLeaf plants trees to offset the carbon footprint of the printing process. For the June and July issues, MHNA has planted 47.5 trees in Madagascar. Due to its isolation from the rest of the world, Madagascar has tremendous biodiversity and high rates of endemic species. Eighty percent of the species of Madagascar are endemic to that country. That constitutes 200,000 species that exist nowhere else on earth. Rest assured that while Natural Awakenings undergoes more change to look better than ever, we still utilize recycled materials and offset the carbon footprint of the publication process. PrintReleaf.com

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he Hypnotherapy Academy in Albuquerque begins the 500-hour course September 12. “Our state-licensed hypnosis courses and clinical hypnotherapy training have led the field in hypnotherapy education for almost 30 years. The 500-hour accelerated certification course in hypnotherapy is held three times a year and is taught in two-week modules,” says Academy Director Tim Simmerman Sierra. After completing the first 300 hours (Modules 1-3), students are eligible for certification as hypnotherapists with the International Board of Hypnotherapy. Module 4, which covers pain management techniques and accelerated healing for 400 hours, gives students eligibility for the professional designation of Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Medical Support Clinical Hypnotherapist. Module 5 is an elective which covers natal regression and past life therapy for 500 hours. To register call 505-767-8030 or toll free 877-983-1515. See ad page 14.

Free Cooking Demo and Tasting

xpand your taste buds in a free cooking demo and tasting for the Natural Foods Chef School with Chef Tracy and Nutrition Therapy Institute (NTI). NTI focuses on the scientific study of nutrition and how it affects systems of the body. According to promoters, Tracy “will prepare a delicious, nutrient-dense meal that will gear you up to make magic in your own kitchen.” Attend the cooking demo to receive $500 off tuition to become a Natural Foods Chef. For more information, contact 303-377-3974 or admissions@ntischool.com

Self-Esteem Workshop for Kids

ich and Jeanie Dreher will teach a children’s self-esteem workshop August 27 from 1-3:15p.m. at Unity Temple, 1555 Race St., Denver. Kids ages 7-13 will learn to raise their self-esteem while creating “bully-proof armor” through affirmations and mirror-talk. “This workshop teaches physical self-esteem techniques and ways to stay safe in school. We have children identify themselves with a ‘power animal’ which we incorporate into personalized affirmations. With power animal and personalized mirror side-by-side, children can practice some inspired self-talk anytime. Showing kids how to love themselves on a daily basis goes a long way to create their bullyproof armor,” says Dreher. RSVP to Rich or Jeanie at 303-717-7424 or Workshop@ReflectionIntention.com

“Inside the Web” Free Seminar

lf Gizzo and Tish Gance announce a free seminar to leverage your website to increase ranking and customer purchases July 20 from 10-11:30am at the West Chamber, 1667 Cole Blvd in Lakewood. “Discover how to leverage other high ranking internet domains to highlight your business on the first page of Google,” says Gizzo. Gizzo is described as a specialist in “unlocking the mysteries of using Google+, YouTube, and other high-ranking domains to dramatically improve your site’s ranking.” Gance is described as an expert in “implementing rock solid design principles, customer journey mapping and persona building.” They will offer a few simple steps to improve your online investment in SEO (Search Engine Optimization), paid advertising and more. RSVP Alf 720-295-4190 or alf@igizzoseo.com. MileHighNaturalAwakenings.com

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he annual Denver Pet Expo will be held August 20-21, 11am-4pm, where attendees can enjoy a fun-filled and educational day with their best pet friend. This free, indoor air-conditioned event attracts thousands of pet lovers along with their furry, feathered and reptilian pals who are looking to enjoy a day of live entertainment, education, adoptions, contests and live demonstrations. Pets are welcome as long as they’re on a fixed lead and have proof of age-appropriate rabies vaccines. If your pet is not up-to-date, there will be discounted vaccinations and low-cost microchipping available. Denverpetexpo.com. See ad page 14.

Peter Kater and Tina Guo Perform in Boulder

leven-time Grammy Award-nominated pianist Peter Kater and cello virtuoso Tina Guo will perform together at 8pm July 8 at the Unity Church of Boulder, 2855 Folsom St. The concert will feature songs from their Billboard Top 5 collaborative album Inner Peace as well as the newer album Inner Passion. The show, produced by Mysterium Music, will also mark the first time the duo will perform in this type of casual, intimate and uplifting evening concert format. Guo is fresh from a recent world tour with Hans Zimmer, and Kater has performed with Michael Jackson, for the Dalai Lama and many others worldwide. “I loved making this new album with the super-talented cellist Tina Guo,” says Kater, who is especially popular with the state’s holistic and conscious community. “I can’t wait to again be with all my friends in Colorado to share the experience in a live setting.” For more information or to order tickets, call 310-560-8390. See ad page 11.

Tom Bird’s Best Seller Workshop

om Bird’s “Write Your Best Seller in a Weekend” Retreat comes to Evergreen September 28 through October 2. Bird is holding complimentary introductory workshops in Denver in August. The weekend retreat is divided into three phases: Preparation and Education; The Retreat; and Revision. Bird’s experience working with tens of thousands of would-be writers over nearly three decades shows that success as an author depends on being able to first generate and then blend with the literary inspiration. Bird says, “Over 90 percent of our authors finish the writing of their books by the end of the second day. Not only do they walk away from the retreat with a finished, partially revised book which they can easily finish at home, …they walk away from the retreat with books that they love, as well.” Special discounts on the weekend retreat when you mention Natural Awakenings. For information/registration, Mary Stevenson 928-821-6946 or visit TomBird.com. See ad page 5.

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uthor Dr. Nedra Downing, D.O. (retired) has released a book telling the story of her son Tom Hollar, who, along with wife Christina, were accosted by two gang members in a parking lot at 9th and Corona in Denver on July 23, 1993. During what became known as Denver’s “Summer of Violence,” Hollar was killed at the scene and his wife was abducted and beaten. “When Tom Went West” chronicles his life in Michigan, move to Denver, his store on 13th Avenue, and the ensuing trial and conviction of the two perpetrators. “I wanted to honor my son’s memory,” says Downing. “A candle vigil planned for July 23 will take place at dusk in the 9th Avenue/Corona parking lot. Anyone who wants to attend to remember Tom . . . is invited. Writing poetry helped me express emotions as I lived through these events and those poems are part of the book. I will be reading Tom’s poem I wrote at the time.” “When Tom Went West” available at the Tattered Cover Bookstore July 23.

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r. Dain Heer, DC, of Access Consciousness® introduces a class called “A Taste of Being” August 5th at 7p.m. in Denver. It will cover the elements of being that are designed to empower you to know that YOU are the creator of your life and living. Mira Claire of Access Consciousness says, “You will get access to real, pragmatic and dynamic tools, and the energetic awareness to create the life you’d truly like to have and the world you would truly like to live in!” In addition to these tools, Dain uses elements of his unique energetic transformation process, called The Energetic Synthesis of Being (ESB) in these classes. By working on one person in the room, he is inviting everyone to the change that is truly possible. Dr. Heer asks, “What if YOU are far greater than you’ve ever given yourself credit for? What if we, together, have the capacity to BE what creates the future we know is possible?” $150. Location TBD. Kids 15 and under free. Ages 16-17 are 1/2 price when attending with a paying adult. See ad page 7.

Free Shamanic Sessions for Helping Professions

J Brown is offering one-hour, free shamanic sessions through August 15 for people in helping professions such as teachers, healing practitioners, therapists, nurses, doctors and more. According to Brown, “I am deeply committed to offering this sacred work in the world while welcoming abundance in exchange for that service. This is a way to cast the net to expand the community of healing professionals to encourage cross referrals, to support all of us generating more abundance for our service. The free hour will include doing a shamanic journey to gain instruction as to what method will be of most benefit to the client at that time.” Shamanism is an ancient, cross-cultural methodology, rooted in working directly with the helping, compassionate spiritual realm, including nature and Earth wisdom. Contact BJ of Wolfheals Shamanic Services for info/RSVP at 303-8084006. See listing page 31.

ealing Touch for Animals (HTA) is proud to announce its 20th Anniversary of helping participants share their amazing experiences healing their animals through energy medicine therapy. Through this program, animal lovers, pet owners, veterinarians, and groomers have learned how to help their animal’s energy system become stronger, balanced and clear. HTA Practitioners have helped people use energy therapy on animals who are suffering from injury, illness or prior abuse and trauma to promote stronger bonds and natural healing. Contact Healing Touch for Animals Program at 303-470-6572.

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Special $39 Healings Only July 19

atasha Deakins is offering $39, 30-minute aura and chakra healings for first-time clients to Natural Awakenings readers. These sessions are offered only on July 19. “If you’re experiencing distress, anxieties, stuck in life, or repeating destructive patterns and are seeking to liberate yourself from these negativities,” says Natasha, “I can see the energies, why they’re there, and remove them. Afterwards, you’ll experience a surge of positive emotions as your true divine self replaces that energy.” Appointment necessary. Spots limited. 1800 30th St, Suite 309, Boulder. 720-499-8469 or psychic@natashadeakins.com. See ad page 17.

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hildren move with the freedom to jump up or roll around without fear of injury, movements taking them in many directionsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;up, down, around and even upside-down. Youth has a feel of fluidity and juicy resiliency. Older men and women tend to shuffle, the head tilted down and forward, and the eyes focused downward toward the ground because they are fearful of falling. The rib cage is stooped forward and a rhythm of cautionary movement propels the person in one direction only.

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Life is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you respond to it. ~Lou Holtz The fascia connective tissues respond to injuries and repetitive emotional and physical postures over the years by tightening, twisting and changing shape, which ends up restricting the easy movements we equate with youth and agility. Posture is not something to be forced into place. Rolfing Structural Integration practitioners look at the movements people make and restrictions in the body that may create the feel and look of aging, which has more to do with how the body breaks down and can still be changed, rather than the number of years lived. Rolfing practitioners work holistically with the fascia throughout the entire body in a sequential method to bring back naturally youthful mobility and movements. Valerie Berg is a certified advanced Rolfer and member of the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration faculty in Boulder. Contact the Rolf Institute at 303-4495903. See ad page 3. natural awakenings

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Dancing IS Good for You Neurotoxins M Identiﬁed in Everyday Items R esearch published in the British medical journal The Lancet has newly identified six neurotoxins: manganese, fluoride, chlorpyrifos, dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene or PERC) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE).

Manganese exposure is found in welding and high-octane gas fumes, among other sources; fluoride is used in many municipal water supplies, glass etching and chrome cleaners. Chlorpyrifos is an organophosphate contained in many pesticides, including Dursban and Lorsban. While DDT has been banned from insecticides within the U.S., it is still contained in other agents, including petroleum distillates. DDT is also still used in some areas to spray for mosquitoes. PERC has often been used in dry cleaning and for degreasing metals. PBDEs appear as flame retardants and to make electronics, household goods, building materials, polyurethane foams, plastics and more. The same researchers previously identified lead, methylmercury, polychlorinated biphenyls, arsenic and toluene as neurotoxins. The neurotoxin label means they affect the nervous system and can cause neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism, attention deficit disorders, dyslexia and others.

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any of us enjoyed dancing when we were children just because we loved to move - in the stroller, living room, back yard, locker at school. But dance has many benefits as we age, and studies are proving what a powerful health ally dance is for everyone. According to the National Institutes of Health white paper on “Types of Physical Activity” (updated 10/29/15), aerobic activities like dance improve muscle tone, flexibility, posture, strength and energy levels. It also lowers blood pressure, reduces risk of heart disease, and strengthens our bones. According to The New England Journal of Medicine, from the article Leisure Activities and the Risk of Dementia in the Elderly (June 19, 2003), social dancing at least three times a week can reduce the risk of developing dementia by 63-75%. That’s more than any other brain-stimulating exercise! It also lowers stress levels while reducing symptoms of depression and feelings of loneliness. Dancing creates connection to others and improves social interaction. Let’s face it, dancing is fun, and doing fun things makes us happy. If you are looking for a new, entertaining exercise outlet, consider dancing. There are many classes and clubs to choose from so experiment with what feels right for you. Your body and spirit will thank you! Natalie Gentry of Holistic Healing Space can be reached at 303-325-4150. See listing page 32.

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nergy Medicine offers simple techniques to benefit anyone living in the stress-producing environment that marks our technological progress. Combining these methods into a “Daily Energy Routine” every day can help build positive habits into your energy field. The techniques are simple yet potent, and they are cumulative. Eden Energy Medicine was developed by Donna Eden and offers many such techniques to “awaken energies that bring resilience, joy and enthusiasm to your life – and a greater vitality to your body, mind and spirit,” says Eden. Try the Crown Pull at home to relieve mental congestion and headaches, clear and refresh the mind, sharpen memory, and open the crown chakra to higher inspiration. • Place your thumbs at your temples and your fingertips resting at the middle of your forehead. • Slowly, with pressure, pull your fingers apart to the temples, stretching the skin above your eyebrows. • Place your fingers at the hairline and repeat the stretch. • Repeat this pattern starting at the top, center and back of your head. Continue all the way back and down until you reach the base of your neck. Use pressure as you pull. • Move down to your shoulders and push your fingers in and hold. Then pull across your shoulders towards the front. Hold your hands there until it feels right, then release and drop your hands/arms. By learning simple energy techniques to keep your energies balanced and humming, you can improve your health, sharpen your mind, and increase your joy and vitality. Marie Adams of Healing Change in Littleton and Denver practices Eden Energy Medicine and teaches EEM classes. Call 303-668-0299 or see listing page 32. MileHighNaturalAwakenings.com

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ou are the answer to your weight loss or health dilemma. Programs, powders, potions or gadgets for weight loss and health may work in the short term but you want something that really works. Look no further than your own mirror. Does it feel uncomfortable to hear that? That’s good because it means growth. The #1 thing you can do for your own health every day is to “Be Here, Be Present.” That’s it! Take care of and nourish you. When we sit down to eat (not standing at the counter), our bodies are relaxed and absorb the nutrients much more readily so we won’t look to eat more later when we aren’t really hungry. This is simple but not easy. Slowing down to eat mindfully is one of the hardest things to do in this fast-paced, chaotic world we live in. But you will enjoy every meal so much more and won’t need to eat as much and hence, lose weight. Slow down to savor Summer’s harvest! Phyllis Guy of My Natural Body Wisdom can be reached at 303-358-2045 or ChooseHealthPG@gmail.com. See listing page 31.

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National Moth Week, held from July 23 to 31 (visit NationalMothWeek.org for podcast), has prompted the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) to encourage cities to install motion-sensitive dimming streetlights and is working to designate dark-sky parks that could provide a refuge for nocturnal species. The giant silk moth and other insects pollinate 80 percent of our food crops. In turn, their bodies sustain innumerable birds, rodents and bats. Entire ecosystems rest on their delicate, powdery wings. Only two species of moths are protected under the Endangered Species Act, and three others have gone extinct in the past decade. Many populations are seeing declines of up to 99 percent. Between monoculture crops, pesticides, changing climate, urbanization and decreasing darkness due to artificial lighting, the future of night-flying moths is uncertain. Their only goal is to reproduce, guided to suitable nesting grounds by the shadow of the moon; many moth species do not even have mouths. However, cities now glow brighter than a full moon, and ambient light pollution radiating from urban areas draws moths to their deaths. IDA Program Manager John Barentine says, “Every time a person turns off and shields a porch light on their house, they’re helping.” Source: Sierra Club

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ost people can relate to some occasional heartburn. Long summer days, barbeque, beer, snacks and a lounge chair can lead to a burning sensation, as stomach acid rises into the esophagus. Those experiencing repeated episodes may choose to take Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) like Omeprazole (Prilosec), Lansoprazole (Prevacid), or Esomeprazole (Nexium) on a regular basis for an extended period of time. This could be a major mistake according to new research! Two recent articles published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) have linked PPIs to Chronic Kidney Disease (Feb ‘16 Internal Medicine) and Alzheimer’s disease (April ‘16 Neurology.) Both studies found that the longer a PPI is taken, the greater the chance to develop disease, and BOTH studies discuss avoidance of PPIs. That may not be easy as they are the most commonly-used family of drugs in the world. PPIs work by blocking the gastric proton pump in parietal cells, effectively stopping the production of hydrochloric acid in your stomach. But consider the risks of too little hydrochloric acid from PPI use: Small

intestine bacterial overgrowth; Food sensitivities/allergies; Interference with the absorption of iron, calcium, magnesium and vitamin B12; Birth defects; Clostridia difficile infections (diarrhea); Lowered available nitric oxide, a key arterial vasodilator; Risk of pneumonia; Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis; Bone fractures; Weight gain; Neuropathy with pain, numbness and burning sensations (Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology 2012 Jul; 5(4): 219–232). Further, consider the most recent research published in JAMA May 17,

2016; “. . . these findings suggest that the pathogenesis of reflux esophagitis may be cytokine-mediated rather than the result of chemical injury,” stated the authors. In other words, the damage occurs due to inflammation, not the presence of stomach acid in the esophagus. The underlying causes of acid reflux can be varied: Lower esophageal sphincter relaxation allows contents to move upwards; Impaired saliva flow (saliva alkalizes the esophagus and helps clear regurgitated gastric content); Oxidative stress; Food allergies/gluten intolerance; Hiatal hernia; Medications like nitrates, hydrochlorothiazide, theophylline, morphine, meperidine, diazepam, barbiturates and sildenafil; smoking; pregnancy; psychological stress; high body mass index; alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, citrus juices, coffee and high fat meals; H-Pylori infection. Long before taking the “pill to fix the ill,” Functional Medicine addresses underlying dietary and lifestyle factors to decrease esophageal inflammation while promoting healing. Try consuming smaller meals, eat slowly, stop eating 3-4 hours prior to bed, avoid beverages while eating, and avoid alcohol and excessively fatty or fried foods as a start. Consider a functional medicine model to treat your acid reflux. Your goal should always be to achieve the most vibrant, joyful state of health possible. A shortcut approach to alleviating symptoms can feel okay now, but can lead to Chronic Kidney disease, worsen Alzheimer’s disease, and other long term health hazards. So, take back your gut health and let your health soar! Dr. Ian Hollaman’s blog can be found at Redtailhealth.com/blog. See ad pxx.

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nvision walking the supermarket aisles and picking up a favorite pasta sauce and breakfast cereal, then adding favorite fruits and vegetables to the cart. When we think about the grocery brands we buy or our go-to recipes, they tend to begin with one common thread— the influence of our mothers—our first teachers about food and cooking. In their Project EAT study, University of Minnesota researchers found that Mom has the biggest impact on the family’s eating habits and continues to play a significant role in our food choices, brands and how we cook, even influencing our ideas about health itself by their example.

Cooking Together Most of us learn about cooking from our mothers, and one way moms have a tremendous impact on their children is by collaborating on recipes and cooking meals together. The idea of an at-home “kitchen counter cooking school” doesn’t focus on a hard and fast course on cooking; instead, it’s a place where family members gather around the counter and

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The freshest ingredients come from our own gardens and produce the most delicious meals. Gardening as a family can change the way everyone looks at food through the simple act of planting, growing and harvesting. Knowing where everything on the plate comes from makes us more mindful of the energy it takes to grow food, and kids will naturally eat what they help grow. Moms can change the world—right in their own yard or patio—with the power of a traditional or urban garden. Just one square foot of organic gardening space can yield half a pound of fresh fruits and vegetables. A 300-square-foot garden can produce 150 pounds each summer; plus it provides a good workout. In 2011, I started a teaching garden at our local supermarket as a means of showing kids how to grow their own food, with the hope that it would also inspire their families. The goal was to plant the seeds for healthier habits that would last a lifetime. During its first four years, 52 percent of the students’ parents noted a more positive attitude about fruits and vegetables exhibited by their own children. After participating in the program, one mother shared her young daughter’s noteworthy query, “Mom, could you go to the store and get me some Swiss chard?” By planting gardens and creating kitchen counter cooking schools at home throughout America, our country could become victorious in ensuring that families are healthier. They will be eating healthier foods, working out in the garden and learning about food in a whole new way, all while connecting in a family activity. Jen Haugen, a registered and licensed dietitian and certified master gardener, is the author of The Mom’s Guide to a Nourishing Garden. She blogs at JenHaugen.com.

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ier, happier and higher-performing workplaces. The company takes its cues from elite athletes that carefully build rest and recovery periods into their training schedules. “Just as your body needs sleep and food to function optimally, so does your mind and spirit,” says Annie Perrin, an executive vice president with the project. There’s a mounting body of neurological research to buttress the analogy. Important assimilation of learning and “meaning making” occurs in the resting brain, according to Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, Ed.D., associate professor of education, psychology and neuroscience at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, and author of Emotions, Learning, and the Brain. When our minds are allowed to wander, they engage a network of interacting brain regions that together are thought to play a key role in building our ability

for inward reflection and recollection, known as the default mode network. Immordino-Yang’s research suggests that such activation during restful moments is positively associated with the recalling of memories, envisioning the future and even developing a moral foundation. “This network seems to be more engaged when we aren’t actively gathering information or working on an external goal,” remarks ImmordinoYang. Zoning out on TV or video games doesn’t produce the same brain benefit because, “It’s about looking inward rather than outward,” she says. The default network does engage when introspection occurs during nurturing social interaction, such as while enjoying a reflective conversation with friends or family. She recommends banning technology and other distractions during periods spent in activities that bring joy and meaning so that we are present in a mindful way. The Energy Project ushers clients through a comprehensive energy audit, using exercises to expose specific personal habits that lead to diminishing returns in both work

and play time. In one exercise, workers are asked to rank current incoming emails from one to five, with the highest number equating to, “I need to respond immediately.” Most rate nearly no fives, says Perrin, a realization that has helped many people change their email habits. While change can be hard, Perrin suggests creating new, healthy rituals through repetition, which taps into the brain’s desire for automaticity. For example, she advises workers to schedule “renewal breaks” every 90 minutes after completing a block of high-priority tasks. “If you’ve been sitting, move; if the mind has been active, do something to quiet it, like meditating or simply closing your eyes.” She also suggests finding workers to buddy up with and schedule mutual breaks to help support and hold each other accountable. Immordino-Yang suggests that another practice to maximize the value of downtime is to combine it with exercise. “A walk can be rejuvenating,” she says. “While the body is engaged, the mind is free to wander.”

The Energy Project calls on managers to model these downtime activities for their employees. Some companies have instituted policies that limit sending email from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., as well as during weekends and vacations, so staffers don’t feel compelled to read and respond to keep up with work. Setting limits is even more crucial for young people with minds and habits that are especially malleable. “I see teenagers taking their phones into the bathroom or bed to text in the middle of the night. Parents need to put a stop to this,” counsels Immordino-Yang. “The brain needs uninterrupted rest to work at its best.” Learning that being a productive employee or an emotionally available parent requires giving ourselves a break and gives us permission to rest. We find that downtime is not just good for ourselves, but also for our families and workplaces. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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prepare us to find and reside in this just-right Goldilocks place of being not too hot and not too cold. Developing mental fortitude takes us even further than we can imagine. Mastery is born from discipline, focused attention and a deep core desire to adopt habits and behaviors that will upgrade our mindset. Author of Zen Golf: Mastering the Mental Game, Parent teaches his students to enter a state that he calls “trusting versus trying.” He teaches a “one stroke at a time” approach, which emphasizes awareness of being in the present moment, as many contemplative spiritual traditions do. When the golfer is deeply engaged in the present moment with just the right level of emotional intensity, free of distractions and worries about future swings, they become integrated with what’s taking place on the course in the here and now to the point of total absorption. In yoga, pranayama, or breathing techniques, are employed to promote relaxation in the mind and body. The Zen approach to golf uses breath work to allow body and mind to make the most fluid and powerful golf swing possible for the player. “The single factor that sets apart the top performers

in any athletic discipline from the rest of us is their state of mind,” says Craig Perkins, a yoga master and founder of the Yandara Yoga Institute, in Baja California, Mexico. “From all my years of yogic study, there’s one teaching that always sticks with me: If we want to master our game, whether it’s golf, yoga or chess, we must first and foremost master our mind.” Practitioners maintain that, meditation can take our mental game to its optimal level and Perkins believes, “Meditation is the number one practice for cultivating self-trust.” Positive visualization, which can be supported by meditation, is another method champion golfers leverage to improve their performance levels. Parent teaches his students, “Establish a clear image in your mind’s eye, and the body will follow.” Repeating this technique with every shot helps the golfer cultivate the habit of positive visualization by seeing the results. Physical prowess is of little consequence if our mental game is off. Under the intense pressure of a golf match, execution suffers when performance anxiety isn’t kept under control. While many golfers have what it takes to succeed—the requisite native ability, experience, technique and talent—mental hang-ups can cause them to call it a day. Detrimental habits can undermine our self-confidence, as well as our score. The solution lies in pinpointing what’s behind them and applying pertinent Zen techniques to either gradually alleviate or winningly work with them. Hughes, who makes his home overlooking the greens of Shirkey Golf Course, says, “It’s about getting out of your own way. When you’re at one with the game as it presents itself, you know your game will be much better than when your mind is racing off to work issues, family dramas and all the other usual life stuff. When I learned how to establish myself in this present moment awareness, not only did my golf game change for the better, so did the rest of my life.” Aimee Hughes, a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO, is a doctor of naturopathy on the faculty of the Yandara Yoga Institute. Connect at ChezAimee@gmail.com.

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Signs That You’ve Found Your Calling by Lissa Rankin

ou may think you’ve identified your calling, questioned it, become disillusioned, left it and then come back to it in a different form. The following clues let you know you’re on the right track. You realize you’ve been training for this since birth. Even the gritty things, the disappointments, regrets and screwups have all been preparation. Major life disruptions and failures were all just teaching essential lessons so that you can become who you’re called to be. You sense ease. In the face of obstacles—such as doors of suspected opportunity that are shut tight or relentless struggles impeding a course you thought was right—it can be hard to tell if your commitment is just being tested or you’ve veered off course. Such hurdles can be part of the growth process cultivating your “inner hero” necessary for the journey. Trust the sense of movement towards ease, which likely will include supportive synchronicities.

Your health may improve. Cravings for unhealthy foods will lessen and you’ll feel more energetic. Old aches and pains might disappear; even chronic illness can fade when you’re focused on your life purpose. You feel strangely peaceful, despite reasons to be anxious. Your soul longs to express what you’re on Earth to express, and when you finally rise into alignment with your calling, your soul does a happy dance. Even if everything else seems to be falling apart and others consider you crazy, you’ll be centered in peace, relieved that you finally know what you’re called to do.

pear just as you’re ready to give up. You’ll know you’re on track, even if it is not quite clear what you’re on track to do. People find you. Few can fulfill a calling alone. Most of us need a tribe to lift us up as we do brave, scary, worldchanging things. When you’re aligned with your life purpose, the right people, including magic-wielding mentors, will find you at the right time, if only you’re courageous enough to be vulnerable about what you’re being called to do. Dr. Lissa Rankin, founder of the Whole Health Medicine Institute, is the author of Mind Over Medicine, The Fear Cure and The Anatomy of a Calling (TheAnatomyOfACalling.com).

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Richard Rudis Gong Bath™ Tour–thru 7/19. Sound Pioneer Richard Rudis (Sonam Dorje) creates transformational waves of Sound Bathing each participant with the rising and falling rhythms, tonalities and vibrations of an Earth Gong tuned to the sound of the primordial AUM - ‘the Universal chord’ - of our Mother Earth (Gaia). Richard conducts sound healing experiences know as a ‘Gong Bath™’. Schedule Sacredsoundgongbath.com

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Access Consciousness: Learn How to Run the Bars−10am-6pm. Learn this dynamic body process that facilitates change for yourself and others. $300 Aurora Jennilynne Coley 303-578-8694.

Create Vitality From the Inside-Out-6-8pm. Explore a “whole-person” approach to tapping into endless energy and vibrant health by nourishing your mind, body & soul. Free. Capitol Hill Healing Center 750 E 9th Ave, #201 Denver. RSVP req’d. Kathy 720379-4671 or kathy@thevitalitycode.com

TUES JULY 19 5-Wk Chakras and Auras Workshop–7-9pm Tuesdays. Learn about Chakras and how they coincide with Aura; clean and align Chakras;technique to set energetic boundaries. Early $185, Regular $200. Journey Within, 777 S Wadsworth Blvd Bldg 2 #108, Lakewood. Anita Destino 720-413-7303 $39 30-min Healing Sessions–Alleviate fear, anxiety, pain, & negative patterns; replenish with positive energy. 1st-time, in-person sessions for Natural Awakenings readers only. 1800 30th St, #309, Boulder. 720-499-8469 or psychic@natashadeakins.com

WED JULY 20 Eden Energy Medicine Daily Routine Class-78:30pm. Learn quick and easy practices of tapping, breathing and simple movements for increased health and wellbeing. Notice immediate results in how you feel! $15. 679 W Littleton Blvd, #205, Littleton. RSVP req’d Marie Adams 303668-0299 or marie@healingchange.net

FRI JULY 22 Access Consciousness: Intro to Talk to the Entities and Bars–6:30-8:30pm. Thru 7/24. Discover what you know and what you’re afraid to know about the spirit world! $75 Denver Alison Cox 720-441-3338.

savethedate RICHARD RUDIS GONG BATHTM TOUR COLORADO DELVING INTO THE TRANSCENDENT REFINING THE CHAKRAS • JULY 9 - 20 Sound Pioneer Richard Rudis (Sonam Dorje) creates transformational waves of Sound bathing each participant with the rising and falling rhythms, tonalities and vibrations of an Earth Gong tuned to the sound of the primordial AUM - ‘the Universal chord’ - of our Mother Earth (Gaia). Richard conducts sound healing experiences know as a ‘Gong Bath’. $20-40. Schedule/info Wholelifemodalities.com

ENERGY CLEARING & HEALING JULY 12 & 26 You are invited to a special healing clearing with spiritual & intuitive healer Rev. Natasha Deakins on July 12th & 26th from 11am-4pm. This is an intense healing to rebalance & cleanse your chakras, and remove blockages & stress. Talk with loved ones on the other side & get spiritual insight. Bring concerns & questions. $79 for 60 minutes. 1800 30th St, Suite 309, Boulder. RSVP/info Natasha at 720499-8469 or psychic@natashadeakins.com. Natashadeakins.com

SAT JULY 23 VegFest Colorado–Two days of family-friendly activities including speakers, cooking demonstrations by nationally acclaimed chefs and cookbook authors, food sampling, exhibitors, food trucks, movies, activities for children and more. Learn from renowned luminaries about health, diet, environmental and animal rights issues, and the advantages of embracing a compassionate, cruelty-free, plant-based lifestyle. Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W 6th Ave, Golden. VegFest opens 10:30am-6pm both days. Vegfestcolorado.org.

6TH ANNUAL VEGFEST COLORADO JULY 23-24 The 6th annual VegFest Colorado (VFC), a health and environmental fair, takes place July 23-24, at the Exhibit Hall, Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W 6th Ave., Golden. VFC offers two days of family-friendly activities including speakers, cooking demonstrations by nationally acclaimed chefs and cookbook authors, food sampling, exhibitors, food trucks, movies, activities for children and more. Learn from renowned luminaries about health, diet, environmental and animal rights issues, and the advantages of embracing a compassionate, cruelty-free, plant-based lifestyle. VegFest opens 10:30am-6pm both days. Vegfestcolorado.org.

MON JULY 25 Shmaya Gathering w/ JoAnne Palladino–7-8:30pm. Experience Shmaya, an illumined, channeled presence that attunes you to the love and light within you. $20. 700 E 9th Ave, #9, Denver. RSVP 303-263-0679 or joanne@sacredunityhealing.com. Open Mic Night w/We Are Change Colorado-6-10pm. Bring your instrument, poetry, and your voice and sign up for the mic, or just come to enjoy, dance, and share. Donations. Journeys for Conscious Living, 7401 W 59th, Arvada. 303-731-6695

TUES JULY 26 Dramatic Physical Healing...What Has Your Body Been Trying to Tell You?–7-9pm. Presented by Randy Ferguson, internationally-acclaimed Speaker/Author, explore proven tools that will arm you in your autonomy. Free tix/info 303-989-2605 Mindfulness & Meditation Series-7-9pm. Explore “What is Mindfulness” and use guided meditation as a way to bring more peace and harmony into your life. Tryna Cooper. $10. Journeys for Conscious Living, 7401 W 59th, Arvada. 303-731-6695 $79 60-min Healing Sessions–11am-4pm. This is an intense healing to rebalance & cleanse your chakras, and remove blockages & stress. Talk with loved ones on the other side & get spiritual insight. Bring concerns & questions. 1800 30th St, Ste 309, Boulder. 720-499-8469 or psychic@natashadeakins.com

THURS JULY 28 Free Lecture on Thyroid Health-6-7pm. Learn about the natural Functional Medicine approach to managing Thyroid health. RSVP Amy Timmons 303-882-8447 or amy@ redtailwc.com. Free. Red Tail Wellness Centers, 4520 N Broadway #C, Boulder. Free Movie Showing of “Thrive”-6:30-8:30pm. “Thrive” weaves together breakthroughs in science, consciousness and activism to offers real solutions to reclaim our lives and our future. Koebel Library 5955 S Holly St, Centennial. Sharon Shores 720-514-0623 or sshoresdenver@hotmail.com

LEARN EDEN ENERGY MEDICINE FOR MORE VITALITY, HEALTH & JOY • AUGUST 20-21 Learn to balance your energies in a fun, supportive small-group setting. Care for self and others. Topics include meridians, aura, stress and pain management, staying grounded, releasing negative emotions, energy testing food and supplements. Lots of “hands-on” and practice. $125/day. 1776 S Jackson St, Denver. Ask about CE credits. RSVP/info Marie Adams 303-668-0299 or Healingchange.net

ORTHO-BIONOMY PRACTITIONER TRAINING PROGRAM STARTS NOVEMBER 7 It is about being inspired. The Rocky Mountain Ortho Bionomy Center is now enrolling in their 10 week, 20-month Practitioner Training program. The program will begin in November and finishes September 2018 with ten fascinating weeks of training. This is by far the most cutting edge, science-based training available. For more information on Ortho Bionomy or the Rocky Mountain Ortho Bionomy Center explore our website at RMOBCENTER.COM. Embrace change and self-discovery.

FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDICAL HERBALISM PROGRAM NOW ENROLLING AUGUST 1 – NOVEMBER 30, 2016 Introductory level training in Medical Herbalism and Clinical Nutrition for students who intend to work in the herb or health foods industry or pursue further advanced studies. Study with a variety of skilled clinical herbalists and experts in their fields. 360-hour certificate program includes Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition, Field Botany and Plant Identification, Medicine Making, Materia Medica, Aromatherapy, Flower Essences. Class Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday, 10am-5pm. $2,900. Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism, 2900 Valmont Road, Unit F-1, Boulder. For more information info@clinicalherbalism.com. ClinicalHerbalism.com.

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ongoing sundays S Pearl St Farmers Market–all day. Come get your Bars run at our booth, Access Consciousness The Bars®, join us all summer long! Connor Hill 708-250-2290 connorhillenergy@gmail.com North Boulder Spiritual Transformation with Transmission Meditation–7pm. Join us for a group meditation that is a stimulus to our individual development and also a potent form of world service. Free. Lon 303-746-7118 Online Mindfulness Course: The Four Keys of Mindfulness–10-12pm. Practical, accessible, and universal skills that empowering you to engage with attention and intention supporting you to live a life that is meaningful and to cultivate inner peace and happiness. $125. Laura 970-633-0163.

tuesdays Free Energy Clearings–5:30-6:45pm. 15-min Energy Clearing & Chakra tuning. Remove nonuseful energy to feel relaxed, light and positive. Drop-ins welcome. Yoga of the Mind Classroom, 8 E 1st Ave, Denver. David Stevens 303-6682358, davids@yogaofthemind.com Longmont Spiritual Transformation with Transmission Meditation–7pm. Join us for a group meditation that is a stimulus to our individual development and also a potent form of world service. Free. Connie 720-494-0368 Wheatridge Spiritual Transformation with Transmission Meditation–6pm. Join us for a group meditation that is a stimulus to our individual development and also a potent form of world service. Free. Tim 303-239-8101

Free Psychic Readings–also on Thursdays. 7-8:30pm by appt. Learn about your soul essence, past lives, and aura. Ask questions about relationships, career, money, and health. Boulder Psychic Institute 1332 Pearl St. 303-530-0920

wednesdays Energy Healings/Aura Clearing/Chakra Balancing–6-7pm. A healing is an energy clearing, release negative energy blocking growth and create the life you desire. $5/healing. Free for first timers. Journey Within; 777 S Wadsworth Blvd Bldg 2 #108, Lakewood. Anita Destino 720-413-7303 All Vegan Natural Buffet Wednesday Night Dinner Discount–5:30-9pm. 10% discount on Denver’s only all you can eat vegan buffet when you mention Natural Awakenings. Govinda’s Garden Cafe 1400 Cherry Street (enter on 14th) Denver. govindasgardendenver@gmail.com

thursdays Aura and Chakra Healings–Drop-In between 6-7pm. Receive a 10-min cleanse and release negative thoughts, emotions, pain and fear. Get replenished with positive energy and feel great. FREE. Boulder Psychic Institute 1332 Pearl St. 303-530-0920

fridays Healing & Meditative Church Services–6-7pm. Celebrate living life and cultivating community. Sing, laugh, and reset your energy for the weekend. FREE. Boulder Psychic Institute 1332 Pearl St. 303-530-0920.

looking ahead 2016 AUG 5 A Taste of Being–7pm. Join Dr. Dain Heer, world renowned author and speaker, for a unique taste of truly being you. What if we, together, have the capacity to BE what creates the future we know is possible? $150. Curtis Hotel, Denver. Accessconsciousness.com

AUG 5 & 6 LCA Heart Centered Leadership Program… How to Bring Out the Best in Others–Presented by Randy Ferguson, Internationally Acclaimed Speaker/Author, shares 21 higher leadership tools used my extraordinary leaders. Pre-Registration req’d. Info 303-989-2605.

AUG 23 Meditation for Beginners 5-Weeks–7-9pm Tues. Meditation can transformation your life and create change. Meet your Guardian Angel or Spirit Guide. Early $185, Regular $200. Journey Within, 777 S Wadsworth Blvd Bldg 2 #108, Lakewood. Anita Destino 720-413-7303, journeywithin@hotmail.com

SEPT 3 Firewalk Denver–5:30-10:30pm. Firewalking is an extreme personal and spiritual challenge which will forever change your perception of impossibility. Join us in this sacred ceremony for release of negative patterns and beliefs. $150165. RSVP/info Karina@karinabheart.com

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SPIRITUAL HEALING/ COUNSELING LIVE YOUR KNOWING COUNSELING Renee Ellis, MA RMT Psychotherapy, Intuitive Counseling, Past Life Therapy, Energy Healing, Classes The Renaissance Center, 427 E Bayaud, Denver 720-984-9575 / Liveyourknowing.com Find clarity, freedom and intuitive perspective to move gracefully through life’s changes and challenges with Live Your Knowing Counseling, blending traditional techniques with intuitive support, energy healing, past life therapy without regression, and personalized Bach Flower Essence formulas. Find your way through grief and loss, life transitions, finding your path and purpose, spiritual development, relationship challenges, depression and anxiety, befriending intuition, and thriving with high sensitivity. Individual sessions, classes and events for a richer and more joyful life. Free 30-minute phone or in-person consultation.

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A Deeper Journey moves from the external to the internal where our soul is telling and teaching the truth about each one of us. Understanding comes once perspective changes which entails opening our heart, ears and eyes to the internal communication our soul is having with us. The question is, are you ready to see the world differently? Call for more information.

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Tom Zyvoloski DDS, Jenna Nicolson DDS 818 W South Boulder Rd, Ste 100, Louisville 303-666-7110 / StudioZDental.com If you’re the type of person who cares enough about your body to shop for organic produce, why not give the same thought to your dental health? At Studio Z Dental, we use only the safest, most natural products with each of our clients. Curious about mercury safe dentistry? Check out our videos at www.studiozdental.com/videos.

SOUTH LAKEWOOD DENTAL Scott Stewart, DDS & Naturopathic Physician 2525 S Wadsworth Blvd, Ste 11, Lakewood 303-988-4338 LakewoodLaserDentist.com Denver’s first holistic, naturopathic dentist offering mercury free AND mercury safe amalgam (silver filling) removal. Holistic-minded individuals should consider the safe removal and handling of any silver fillings. We offer a bio-compatibility test to decide which replacement material is best for you. Financing available. 20% off new patient exam and x-rays when you mention Natural Awakenings. See ad page 20.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE HOLISTIC HEALING SPACE, LLC Natalie Gentry 121 S. Madison St, Ste D, Denver 303-325-4150 natalie@holistichealingspace.com Holistichealingspace.com Support your body’s natural ability to heal and thrive through massage, breath, and movement. If you are looking for relief from chronic back pain, menstrual cycle related issues, digestive dysfunction and breathing challenges, Holistic Healing Space is a great support for those who are interested in unfolding the deeper patterning that may be contributing to their physical challenges. Also try one of my inspiring, fun filled “free movement” classes outside of my studio!