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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.
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8 WHO INSPIRES YOU?
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by Isha Judd
12 healthbriefs
14 consciouseating
14 Natural Defense Top 10 Whole Foods to Counter Aging
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19 greenliving 22 naturalpet
24 wisewords
16 HOMEGROWN HEROES Inspired to Make a Difference
by Linda Sechrist
19 GARDENING
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Fostering Nature’s Magic
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22 DOGGY BREATH
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23 Our Ongoing
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23 24 A CONVERSATION WITH ANDREW HARVEY
Author and Sacred Activist by Linda Sechrist
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letterfrompublisher Do you know someone who has helped make your community a better place to live? It’s amazing, isn’t it, how much change and inspiration one motivated person can bring to a neighborhood or even an entire city. This month, Natural Awakenings focuses on inspiring change—a subject that typically elicits stories about those whose impact has reached a national scale. In every community, however, there are people and groups whose names may not be well known, but who work diligently behind the scenes to brighten their corner of the world. These “homegrown heroes,” young and old, should be applauded and recognized for what they do. I feel fortunate to have met many of them in the course of my work, as I go around and talk to people in Boulder, Broomfield, Longmont and surrounding communities. While there are too many to list here, I’d like to thank all the homegrown heroes who help make Colorado a great place to live, and who inspire others to do the same. Our aptly named “Inspiration” column, on page 8, focuses on the people who influence us in a positive way. Many of the people mentioned in the column are known around the world for their good works, but personal inspiration doesn’t have to come from another city or continent. Your own role models and influences are just as likely to be closer to home: your parent or grandparent, your brother or sister, your child—maybe even your pet. Speaking of our four-legged friends, check out this month’s “Natural Pet” column (page 22). Almost every dog lover has, unfortunately, been on the receiving end of “doggy breath.” The question is, what causes it? More important, how can we prevent it or stop it? “Doggy Breath” explains why some 80 percent of dogs (and almost as many cats) have halitosis, and offers some safe, natural ways to fix the problem. And to get even closer to nature, “Gardening for Wildlife,” on page 18, explores ways to create backyard sanctuaries for wildlife. Birds, bunnies, frogs, deer, and so many more animals can find a resting spot, a watering spot, or shelter in our yards. While March may be snowy, it’s a great time to start planning our outdoor projects for this spring. This month, I hope that you find something to be inspired about and that it enriches not only your life, but the lives of the people around you. Live well,
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newsbriefs New Approach to Long-Term Giving in Kathy LeMay’s The Generosity Plan
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s the Haitian crisis drops out of the news, will we remember that they still desperately need our help? Without an ongoing plan for giving, we can forget generosity and the good feelings that come with it. “Critical to long-term recovery, and hopefully a stronger and healthier Haiti, is steady, ongoing support,â€? says Kathy LeMay, social-change activist and philanthropy coach. Her new book, The Generosity Plan, illustrates how to find an organization that helps Haiti in a way that’s meaningful to you, how to make sure that organization is legitimate—that your money will go to what they say it will—and how to incorporate giving into your budget. Her tips for creating a long-term budget for your generosity plan ensure that your giving won’t be a burden, but a source of joy. For example, start with what’s affordable, so that you’ll be able to sustain generosity at that level and ideally grow your giving. Consider giving a certain percentage of your earnings, one that reflects how much you care. As founder, president, and CEO of Raising Change, a fundraising organization working to advance social change agendas and generosity worldwide, LeMay has discovered what millions have only recently discovered: Giving can be easy. “And straightforward,â€? she continues, “not only during disaster-relief campaigns, but all year long. The secret? A focused plan that matters to you‌ The beautiful thing about a generosity plan is that it’s not something new to add to your to-do list. A generosity plan isn’t a thing to do; it’s a thing to be.â€? The Generosity Plan is available now wherever books are sold, or at BeyondWord.com.
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co-Products, the nation’s leading brand of single-use food-service products made from renewable and recycled resources, has launched a clear cold beverage cup made from 50 percent recycled PET bottles—more than double the amount of recycled content currently available in a clear cold cup. Seizing the opportunity for a greener option than virgin PET (a thermoplastic polymer used to make containers carrying the #1 resin identification code), Colorado-based New Belgium Brewery will be the first customer to use the new recycled-content cups. An Eco-Products customer since 2005, New Belgium was an early adopter of compostable cups for their events, but, like many Eco-Products’ clients, the brewery supplements its compostable cup use with conventional plastic products where waste diversion through composting isn’t available. “Using recycled-content cups from Eco-Products will allow us to cut our use of virgin plastic, specific to festival cups, in half,� says Bryan Simpson, New Belgium’s director of media
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newsbriefs relations. “Sustainability challenges often require more than one solution, and we look forward to putting these new cups to use where the collection of our compostable cups is not available. This is an important part of our ongoing effort to limit the environmental impact of our operations and events.” Eco-Products CEO Bob King says, “Our customers need multiple options when it comes to reaching their sustainability goals for food service. The launch of this new cup is another step toward our goal of offering complete solutions in the form of products made from both renewable resources and recycled content.” Eco-Products’ line of recycled-content cold cups is ideal for the food-service buyer looking for an affordable green option that delivers on performance (strength and heat tolerance) while decreasing the use of virgin plastic resources. Offered in 9-, 12-, 16-, 20- and 24-ounce sizes and available for custom design and branding, the new cups complement Eco-Products’ existing line made from both renewable resources and post-consumer recycled materials supplied nationwide to restaurants, hotels, events, sporting stadiums, national parks and corporate cafés. For more information, visit EcoProducts.com.
Senior Connection Show at Longmont Radisson
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he popular Senior Connection Show, for active seniors and anyone planning to become one, will be held at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, in Longmont, just east of the Twin Peaks Mall, on Tuesday, March 16, from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM. Arrive early to enjoy Vern Bullock’s Sentimental Journey, a medley of old-time favorite songs, at 10:00 AM, and the Step Above dance team at 11:00 AM. At noon, seniors will model fashions by Vicki’s Boutique; and the finale, at 1:00 PM, is Longmont’s own Dancin’ Divas. During the event, which closes with a complimentary dessert table at 1:30 PM, you may even meet Ms. Senior Colorado! Senior Connection is not just about entertainment, though. It will showcase an array of products and services that cater to the tastes and practical needs of today’s seniors. Participating
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Learn How to Create Sustainable Human Environments
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mmerse yourself in permaculture principles and ecological design in the 82-hour Permaculture Design Certification Course, running Friday, March 19 through Saturday, April 3, at The Lyons Farmette. Through a combination of lectures, discussions, hands-on activities, and on-site group design projects facilitated by eighteen diverse, dynamic, and experienced permaculture teachers and professionals from the Front Range, you will learn how to observe ecosystems and design regenerative systems that provide food, energy and shelter. Engage in the revolutionary act of self-empowerment and discover how to build resilient human communities that care for the earth, provide for people, and create a surplus for all to share. The course fee includes all lectures and workshops, the course handbook, lodging (outdoor and greenhouse camping) for the entire course period, and 37 organic meals on-site. The Lyons Farmette is located at 4121 Ute Highway,in Lyons. For more details, including class topics, teachers, accommodations, registration information, and fees, see http://farmettepdc.wordpress. com, email farmettepdc@gmail.com, or call 303-823-2352.
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he Travel Institute now offers travel agents a course focused on sustainable travel and tourism—one among nine Lifestyle Specialist courses that allow travel professionals to test and earn an industry-recognized credential. Sponsored by Virtuoso and created in partnership with Sustainable Travel International (STI), a Boulder nonprofit organization that promotes responsible travel and supports sustainable development, this five-module course teaches travel counselors how to identify the characteristics and benefits of sustainable travel, integrate “green” business practices into their existing business opera-
tions, choose travel suppliers who demonstrate a commitment to sustainable travel, and explore strategies for practicing sustainable travel and tourism. “The travel agent community is in a unique position to both serve and create demand for sustainable tourism while providing their clients with more authentic and rewarding travel experiences,” explains STI president Brian T. Mullis. “We’re happy to provide them with a distance-learning solution that will help them take advantage of the benefits of sustainable tourism.” Mindy Exum, Virtuoso’a managing director of training and professional development, says, “Global economists continue to forecast that international tourism is one of the world’s largest growing industries in the world, increasing three to six percent annually depending on location. We want to encourage awareness and the need for everyone in the travel business to take a responsible approach to tourism so that the world’s remaining biologically diverse habitats and indigenous cultures are protected and preserved for generations to come.” The interactive Sustainable Travel Specialist course is available online in The Travel Institute’s e-Learning Center as well as on disc. To learn more about all The Travel Institute’s Lifestyle Specialist courses, visit TheTravelInstitute.com.
Full Circle Fitness for Women Aims to Serve 400 Underprivileged Women in 2010
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ertified personal trainer and yoga instructor Dana Wisniewski wanted to know how she could turn giving-back into a career, without depending on donations as a nonprofit, given the economic downturn. Recalling her month in Costa Rica volunteering in a soup kitchen—where the local women workers “collected materials from their community to recycle and used that money to purchase local fruits, vegetables and beans to feed the local women and children five days a week”—Dana founded Full Circle Fitness for Women last December. For every four sessions of in-home fitness, including personal training and yoga, purchased by a client, Dana provides one hour of yoga, fitness, or nutrition education to underserved women. These preventive wellness services lower stress and increase self-esteem and confidence. Dana has set a goal to serve 400 women in 2010 through her “Project Every Woman” initiative. Within the first full month of business, she served 55 underprivileged women, partnering with local nonprofits, including the Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence, in both Boulder and Lafayette. Most recently, she organized a “Self-Love Spa Night” at the Safehouse, where she coordinated volunteer massage therapists, estheticians, Mary Kay Consultants, and others who wanted to give back. “I wanted the women to enjoy relaxation and pampering, something they may never have experienced.” Learn more about Full Circle Fitness for Women at FullCircleFit.org. natural awakenings
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Who Inspires You? by Isha Judd
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Women from All Cultures Get Together To Find a Path Towards Peace by Kiki Suarez Artist, writer and psychotherapist Kiki Suarez, born and raised in Hamburg, Germany, remembers growing up with, “confining rules about colors: You cannot wear orange with red; you cannot wear dots and stripes together.” After relocating to Mexico as a young adult, she threw them to the wind. Entranced by the joyous mingling of patterns and enormous flowers in every imaginable shade worn by Mexican women, Suarez sat down one day and began to paint. Her exuberant art reflects the bold hues and spirited culture of her adopted homeland, while expressing her belief in love, peace and fellowship. “I found a language in which to communicate with others, without any words,” she says. Recently diagnosed with a genetic eye disorder that may lead to blindness, Suarez faces the challenge with courage and grace. “Each moment is unique in…the universe,” she advises. “You catch it with your consciousness and live it, or you have lost it forever!” Kiki Suarez’s art is held in private collections worldwide. View her portfolio at KikiTheArtist.com. 8
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ome individuals inspire millions by means of their life’s work; they might be artists, leaders, actors, authors, scientists, geniuses or athletes. Anyone who challenges the limits of human capacity can capture our attention and evoke wonderment in our imagination. They make us feel that the possibilities are endless and that the limits we have placed upon ourselves can be surmounted. The ego tells us, “They’re a better human being than I am.” But the wiser voice of the heart whispers, “I can be that.” This voice is the source of your greatness. I have long honored Nelson Mandela, whose acceptance of reality helped him find internal freedom, even in imprisonment, and consequently help end apartheid and forward world freedom. I esteem Michelle Bachelet, the president of Chile, who is a humanitarian before she is a politician. Her commitment to forwarding the welfare of her people has weathered tough times. Like a mother, Bachelet is warm, but firm; she knows that her citizens, like children, will thank her later for insisting that they do the right thing. I admire Walt Disney’s vision of innocent warmth, inspiring the child in all of us to embrace our common humanity and celebrate life. I cherish Mother Teresa, whose humble, compassionate service spoke a language beyond the barriers of religion and touched the hearts of multitudes. And, true to my undying passion for animals, I cannot leave out Phar Lap, Australia’s four-legged racing legend. During the Great Depression, this ordiwww.NaturalAwakeningsBoulder.com
nary-looking underdog carried the hearts of a nation, pushing beyond all expectations to win the Melbourne Cup and raise the spirits of millions. My grandmother has been another great source of inspiration in my life. Her courage and unconditional acceptance have helped me to trust myself and my abilities. In recent years, I have been privileged to work with inspiring men and women around the world who are working to elevate the consciousness of humanity. I respect them all. Who inspires you in your life and why? Let those heroes be more than an ideal you look up to; allow them to be a reminder of your own potential. Whatever leading quality you admire in another, you can look for ways to be more of that yourself. You don’t need to commit extraordinary feats to live an extraordinary life, and you don’t need to have the eyes of the world upon your actions to make them valuable. That value is set by you, through your own passionate commitment to individual growth and evolution. Let’s use our heroes to become more, to teach us about our own potential. Let us daily walk by their side toward those ideals we so much admire. Who are your heroes? Isha Judd is an internationally renowned spiritual teacher and author; her latest book and movie, Why Walk When You Can Fly? explain her system for self-love and the expansion of consciousness. Learn more at WhyWalkWhenYouCanFly.com.
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Waterway Wisdom
News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that works for all.
Earth Hour
World Citizens Switch Off the Lights March 27 Now in its fourth year, Earth Hour 2010 is calling upon us all to symbolically cast our vote for Earth by turning off our lights for one hour at 8:30 p.m. local time. Last year, nearly a billion world citizens voted this way in 4,000 cities in 87 countries on seven continents. The event sponsor, World Wildlife Fund (WWF), notes that this year, iconic U.S. landmarks, too, will dim their lights as part of the largest call for action on climate change in history. American landmarks hitting the switch range from the Golden Gate Bridge and Las Vegas strip to Mount Rushmore, joined by local monuments in or near Seattle, Flagstaff, Indianapolis and Atlanta. Cities, schools, businesses and organizations in all 50 states are expected to participate. “Climate change is impacting our water resources, energy supplies, transportation, agriculture and health, putting our livelihoods and economic future at risk in every part of the country,” explains WWF Climate Director Keya Chatterjee. “Americans will not only be sending a signal that they want solutions to the climate crisis, they’ll be helping to turn the lights out on our nation’s dangerous dependency on foreign oil and an unsustainable economic future.” Find information and event tools at MyEarthHour.org; also see EarthHourKids.org.
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A new, $320 million, four-year U.S. Department of Agriculture farmers incentive program will help farmers in 12 states improve their land management practices to curb nutrient runoff and benefit water quality in the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico. The move has the potential to significantly improve drinking water quality for tens of millions of Americans in the Mississippi River Basin, according to the Environmental Defense Fund, which helped forward passage of the 2008 Farm Bill that is providing $200 million of the total. It should also lighten the nutrient overload contributing to the northern Gulf’s oxygen-starved dead zone. Participating states include Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee and Wisconsin. Initiation of the incentives in 2010 coincides with this year’s theme for the United Nations’ World Water Day on March 22: “Communicating Water Quality Challenges and Opportunities.”
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Earth Ambassadors Filmmakers Activate Environmental Awareness
Strange Sanctuary
Old Factories Offer New Hope for Wildlife Visitors are flocking to see the new life emerging in brown industrial lands now morphing into vibrant ecosystems as nature reclaims idle factories, mines, docks, landfills, rail spurs, warehouses and parking lots. The unfolding rehabilitation is getting help from the likes of Julie Craves, a research supervisor at the University of MichiganDearborn, who monitors eight vacant properties that the Ford Motor Company has remade as wildlife habitat. Not every industrial site within the 48-mile-long Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge will be reclaimed. But, says Craves, “I have come to really love this juxtaposition of the hyperurban with resilient nature.” She notes how strategic plantings have attracted songbirds and raptors. More
than 300 species of migratory birds rest, nest and feed here. Spurred by a need to manage thousands of idle acres, corporations like BP, Gulf Oil, Bridgestone and U.S. Steel have undertaken similar projects. One of the more unlikely is Denver’s Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. When the arsenal, which produced nerve gas and other chemical weapons for the U.S. Army, closed in 1992, its 27 square miles were one of the nation’s most poisonous landscapes. Today, “We’ve restored the habitat back to shortgrass prairie, the way it looked in the late 1800s,” says Sherry James, visitor services manager for the refuge. The star of the new staging area is a selfsustaining, growing bison herd. Source: eMagazine.com
Disney’s Tinker Bell may be Earth’s most appealing spokespixie, having been named the United Nations Honorary Ambassador of Green prior to the screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ animated film, Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure, late last year. She’ll likely be on hand for this year’s Disney documentary debut of Oceans on Earth Day, April 22, and she’s in good company. The top 10 environmental documentaries of 2009 hail from around the world, aimed to shock, entertain and inspire humanity to make a difference. They examine everything from the negative effects of America’s industrial agriculture system and the rising domination of the petrochemical industry to the threatened livelihood of trash-recycling entrepreneurs and people’s right to safe drinking water. For details on 2009’s best, visit mnn. com (Mother Nature Network) and search “top films,” which also pulls up a look at what might be the top 10 environmental activist films of all time.
The journey of discovery begins not with new vistas but with having new eyes with which to behold them. ~Marcel Proust
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Virtual Ivy
E-colleges Do Work A recent study by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) has found that many types of online education for a college degree are better at raising student achievement than face-to-face teaching is. The big difference, researchers report, is the time spent on task, or flexibility in absorbing content. Able to set their own pace, students often study longer or visualize a problem differently; concurrently, professors are forced to design better instructional techniques.
The most effective learning, the study concluded, occurs when a school combines e-learning with classroom teaching. Yet for many students, online learning is what they can afford in time or money. The hope is that the e-college trend may help burst the bubble of rising tuition costs, which now average more than $25,000 a year for a degree in a private, bricksand-mortar institution. In the past decade, the number of university students worldwide is up by nearly half to 153 million. The need to have a leg up in the global knowledge economy is reportedly prompting ED plans to create free, online courses for the nation’s 1,200 community colleges—which teach nearly half of our undergrads—to make it easier for them to learn basic job skills.
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Many Americans Mix Western, Eastern, New Age Beliefs The latest poll by the Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion & Public Life finds that one-third of Americans attend religious services at more than one place, while a quarter of us sometimes attend religious services of a faith different from our own. Sixty percent attend at churches or houses of worship; other locations include houses, schools, restaurants, hotels, parks and campgrounds. Some 38 percent attend at least once a week and 34 percent once or twice a month or a few times a year; 27 percent say they seldom or never attend religious services. Although the United States is an overwhelmingly Christian country, between 23 and 26 percent of the adults polled also say they believe in a tenet of Eastern or New Age spirituality: reincarnation; yoga as a spiritual practice; spiritual energy located in physical things; or astrology. Nearly three in 10 say they have felt in touch with someone who has died. In 2009, half of Americans polled said they have had “a religious or mystical experience, that is a moment of religious or spiritual awakening.” In 1962, only 22 percent reported having had such an experience. Source: PewForum.org
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healthbriefs March is National Nutrition Month
Celery as Nutrition Staple
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oted author and natural health advocate Dr. Andrew Weil sees celery as a versatile kitchen staple. A biennial plant, celery is in the same family as carrots, dill and fennel. Its versatility lands it in soups, stews, stir-fries and salads, plus it’s good spread with natural nut butter. This crunchy green has long been associated with dieting, due to its natural diuretic effects and low calorie count. Rich in potassium and natural sodium, Weil cites its important role in regulating fluid balance in the body and stimulating urine production, not to mention that celery is a good source of vitamins C and K. Its active compounds, pthalides, may even help lower blood pressure. Always seek out organically grown celery, advises Weil, as pesticides are commonly used on conventionally grown varieties. Source: DrWeil.com
Push-Ups for Better Vision
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here’s another way to see better than just cleaning your glasses when they’re dirty, suggest optometrists at the University of Houston College of Optometry. We can apply their no-cost, at-home approach, called pencil push-up therapy. The simple exercise, when practiced regularly, the doctors say, can improve visual acuity and performance at school and work. How does it work? Visually follow a small letter penned or pasted on a pencil eraser as you move the pencil closer to the nose. The goal is to be able to keep the letter in focus until it touches the nose. The exercise appears to help with a common condition known as convergence insufficiency, which may affect up to 20 percent of the population. The condition refers to someone who can’t cross their eyes. If left unattended, it can affect their reading skills and cause headaches and eye strain. In-office professional vision therapy also can help, but the do-it-yourself exercise works well.
Wrinkles Be Gone
Researchers in Germany suggest that high-intensity visible light from light emitting diodes (LED) applied daily for several weeks resulted in “rejuvenated skin, reduced wrinkles and a more resilient complexion.” They see such treatment as a potential alternative to Botox and cosmetic surgery for easing facial wrinkles. Source: American Chemical Society 12
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Nature Walks Equal Outdoor Smarts
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ehavior and health experts at the University of Michigan have found that walking outside in parks or in nature helps improve attention span and memory performance by 20 percent. The researchers, who published their findings in Psychological Science, believe the results may also be relevant to people suffering from mental fatigue. “Interacting with nature can have similar effects as meditating,” reports Marc Berman, a psychology researcher at the university. He adds, “People don’t have to enjoy the walk to get the benefits,” although they do tend to find spring and summer walks more enjoyable. Study participants exhibited increased levels of alertness, satisfaction and mental tranquility after spending just one hour interacting with nature. They reported that their levels of stress had decreased significantly and they felt more in control of their mind. Similar benefits did not accrue from urban walks.
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ometimes we may feel doomed to repeat our mistakes, but not if we learn to look to our successes rather than our failures, suggests research from The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It hinges on the fact that, “We have shown that brain cells keep track of whether recent behaviors were successful or not,” explains one of the scientists, and that when a behavior was successful, brain cells became more finely tuned to what is being learned. Failure, on the other hand, appears to produce little or no change in the brain, nor does failure appear to trigger any improvement in behavior. In their study, the researchers worked with monkeys, giving them trial and error tasks on a computer screen while monitoring their brain activity. When a monkey answered correctly, a signal lingered in its brain, neurons processed information more sharply and effectively, and the monkey was more likely to get the next task right as well. It may help explain the longtime saying, “Success breeds success.”
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U.S. growers of genetically engineered (GE) corn, soybeans and cotton increased the use of weed-killing herbicides by 383 million pounds from 1996 to 2008, according to The Organic Center’s analysis of Department of Agriculture data. This swamps the 64-million-pound reduction in insecticides associated with GE corn and cotton, resulting in a net increase of 319 million pounds of poison. Source: Organic-Center.org
n a recent test to evaluate the health properties of extracts from 21 plant species, white tea considerably outperformed them all. “We were testing very small amounts, far less than you would find in a drink,” says Professor Declan Naughton of Kingston University, in London, one of the UK’s leading specialists on inflammation. “The early indicators are that white tea reduces the risk of inflammation that is characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis and some cancers, as well as wrinkles.” Evidently, the properties of white tea go beyond high levels of antioxidants to also block the activities of enzymes that break down elastin and collagen. Naughton explains that elastin supports the body’s natural elasticity, which helps lungs, arteries, ligaments and skin to function. It also helps body tissues repair wounds and stops skin from sagging. Collagen, a protein found in connective tissues, is also key to skin strength and resilience. Eight of the other plants and herbs analyzed also help protect against the breakdown of both elastin and collagen associated with age-related wrinkling. After white tea, bladderwrack performed well, followed by extracts of cleavers (Galium aparine, Conquer your pain with Breakthrough also called goosegBody Healing. Expertise in pain rass) rose, green tea, and injury rehabilitation, trauma angelica, anise and therapy, nutritional counseling and pomegranate. alternatives to physical therapy. Source: BMC Teena Evert, CSIP, SRT, RYT, NCTMB Complementary and Founder, Breakthrough Body Healing Alternative Medicine
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NATURAL DEFENSE Top 10 Whole Foods to Counter Aging by Gary Null
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oday’s battle against the effects of aging buzzes with hype about acai, goji, noni and mangosteen. But what about the foods most people typically eat?
It turns out that many anti-aging foods can be found in everyday kitchens, and unlike some other solutions, they can keep us looking and feeling younger and improve our all-around health without breaking the budget.
1. Oranges Loaded
with antioxidants, oranges are also packed with vitamin C, fiber and folate and significant amounts of vitamins A and B1, potassium and calcium. According to studies by the Australian research group CSIRO and others, oranges help boost immunity, lower cholesterol and reduce free radical damage and oxidative stress.
2. Blueberries One of the most
exciting nutritional properties of blueberries is their abundance of antioxidants called anthocyanins. Studies published in the Journal of Neuroscience suggest that these powerful phytonutrients neutralize free radical damage, enhance the health of all body tissues, protect the cardiovascular system, guard the brain against oxidative stress, and improve brain function, including memory.
3. Onions The more pungent the onion, the greater the health benefits. Studies like those from Cornell University have found that high onion consumption lowers blood sugar levels and decreases total cholesterol, while increasing levels of HDL 14
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(good cholesterol). Consequently, onions are beneficial in preventing heart disease and stroke.
4. Garlic Known health
benefits of garlic are extensive. The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry reports that garlic inhibits cardiac artery calcification and reduces the amounts of free radicals in the bloodstream, helping to reduce plaque deposits in the arteries. Research by the University of Maryland Medical Center also attests that garlic contains anti-inflammatory compounds that help protect against conditions often associated with aging, like asthma and arthritis.
5. Legumes All
types of everyday legumes are an excellent source of cholesterollowering fiber and energy-boosting protein and iron. No one bean has an advantage over the others in providing vital nutrients. Lentils are high in fiber and, according to a study published in Nutrition Reviews, help to manage blood sugar. Black beans are rich in anthocyanidins. Kidney beans, filled with thiamin, work to improve functioning of neurotransmitters essential for memory, notes the National Institutes on Aging. Green beans are rich in vitamin K, essential to bone support. Garbanzo beans provide high amounts of minerals that aid in metabolizing carbohydrates, fats and proteins and strengthening tooth enamel, as studied by Dr. Lydia Bazzano, a professor at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. According to research by the National Institutes of Health and others, fiber-rich legumes play an important role in the prevention of gallstones, increased cardiac health, regulation of blood sugar, lowered total cholesterol levels (as well as increasing beneficial HDL cholesterol) and protection from cancers, especially colorectal cancer.
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6. Shiitake Mushrooms These fungi are
a good source of iron and lentinan, a polysaccharide that studies at the Iizuka Institute, in Japan, suggest activates our immune systemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tumor-fighting T cells.
7. Tomatoes Tomatoes are
loaded with healthy vitamins and trace minerals. They are also a good source of lycopene, which studies from the American Association for Cancer Research have linked to the protection of DNA from damage, prevention of heart disease and protection against cancers, including colorectal, breast, endometrial, lung and pancreatic types. Tomatoes are also rich with carotenoids, which research by the Cochrane Hepato-Biliary Group has associated with protection from heart disease and cancer, improved night vision and regulation of blood sugar.
8. Leafy Greens Calorie-for-calorie, greens are
among the most nutrient-packed foods we can eat. Spinach, kale, arugula, Swiss chard, cabbage, collard greens and watercress are all solid sources of powerful nutrients. Eating a variety of leafy greens has been shown by Katherine Tucker, Ph.D., with the Jean Mayer U.S. Department of Agriculture Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, to help improve bone density (a problem area when aging), increase night vision, lower blood pressure, boost energy, increase circulatory health, protect against macular degeneration, and work to prevent a variety of cancers.
9. Soy Although soy is a legume, it deserves separate
mention, because of its extensive and well-researched health benefits and use in a wide range of forms. Soy offers a high concentration of molybdenum, a trace mineral that plays a role in three enzyme systems involved in metabolizing carbs, fats and proteins and tryptophan, an amino acid essential for growth and normal
metabolism, as well as iron, fiber, phosphorus, omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, copper, vitamin B2 and potassium.
10. Whole Grains While most Americans know that whole-grain
breads and pastas are healthier than those made with refined white flour, we might include many grains other than wheat in our diet, in order to fight the effects of aging. Spelt, for example, provides riboflavin, which research from the Micronutrient Information Center with the Linus Pauling Institute shows can promote healthy skin and good vision. Barley can help with sleep regulation. Millet can help reduce the risk of a heart attack and lower blood pressure. With all these examples of truly good eating right in our own kitchen, there is no reason not to start improving our diet right now to pave the way for a longer, healthier life. Gary Null has written 70 books, booklets and audio CDs on health and wellness, nutrition and alternative medicine. His syndicated radio talk show, Natural Living with Gary Null, is the longest-running continuously airing health program in America, and now also airs on the Internet. Null owns a dietary supplement company and a health foods store in New York City. For more information visit: GaryNull.com
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HEROES INSPIRED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE by Linda Sechrist
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f not me, who; if not now, when?” may well be the mantra of today’s conscious citizen activists, who feel led by an inner spirit to decisively achieve positive change in their communities. In The Hope: A Guide to Sacred Activism, pioneering author, scholar and mystic Andrew Harvey inspires readers to become sacred activists and to participate in radically transforming the world. Awakened to our divine purpose, Harvey proposes, we each can become an effective and practical agent of change for social justice and sustainability. He urges us to find the particular focus that ignites our individual passion. In doing so, we will come to understand that, “Service is the road to profound and lasting joy.” Natural Awakenings has met scores of joy-filled travelers throughout our nation who have chosen this actionoriented path, becoming an inspiration to others far beyond those they help. Among them are these five “Homegrown Heroes,” who daily choose to shelter the homeless or abandoned, feed the hunAdam Bucko gry, advocate 16
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“Service is the road to profound and lasting joy.” ~ Andrew Harvey, sacred activist
for animals and energize the economy. Seeing the world with eyes of compassion, they are making a marked difference.
Adam Bucko, Activist for Homeless Youth During the 1970s and early ’80s, Adam Bucko, co-founder and managing director of The Reciprocity Foundation, lived in Poland under a communist regime that denied its citizens freedom of speech and opportunities for self-actualization. Dissatisfied, Bucko immigrated to the United States at age 17 and, in his quest for a purpose-filled life, spent time in several monasteries here and in Thailand and India. www.NaturalAwakeningsBoulder.com
One day, on his way to following a detached life of contemplation and prayer in a monastery in India, Bucko encountered a homeless child who lived on the streets of Delhi. The brief but meaningful interaction became for him a transformational experience. “It made me realize that while meditation left me peaceful, it put me in a sort of spiritual coma,” says Bucko, “and up until then, I was only feeling the edges of my life.” The momentary collapse of an invisible, protective buffer between these two different worlds broke Bucko’s heart wide open. “It allowed me to understand that the pain of others was also my pain, and that my desire for spiritual liberation from the world ultimately prevented me from making true spiritual progress,” he explains. Bucko’s second insight was equally significant: The goal of spiritual work is not just to experience God but also to bring God’s presence into the world, so that we, as well as the world, can be transformed. Today, this former monk is the spiritual driver of the Reciprocity Foundation, a U.S.-based nonprofit that enables homeless and high-risk youth and young adults to permanently exit the social services system and start meaningful, sustainable careers in the creative economy of fashion, design, marketing and public relations. Bucko, who is also a trained sociologist and
veteran homeless youth program coordinator, says the foundation aims to build a national network of programs. Expanding from its current base in New York City, he has his sights set on cities such as Los Angeles, Boston, San Francisco, Seattle and Austin, Texas. Contact The Reciprocity Foundation, 100 Church St., Ste. 1604, NY, NY; 347546-2670; ReciprocityFoundation.org.
Karen Day and McCabe Coolidge, Activists for Feeding the Hungry While the recession whittles away at household budgets, Karen Day and McCabe Coolidge work to expand the ancient tradition of gleaning in their Floyd, Virginia community. They explain that in biblical times, the edge of a farmer’s crop was left unharvested to provide food for the poor. Through their Portable Produce project, begun two years ago, overplanted crops, as well as bruised or marked produce that can’t be sold, find new purpose.
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local projects underway in the past five years to help feed the hungry of all ages: Healthy Snacks for Hungry Kids, Souper Douper Soup Circles and a local chapter of Empty Bowls, a national initiative. “We’re all about addressing problems when they are small, so that only small, manageable solutions are necessary.” McCabe cites Dorothy Day (18971980), who started a soup kitchen in New York City in the 1930s as his inspiration, as well as Catholic Workers Communities, where he was active in the 1980s. Karen Day’s activism began with an internship at Faithful Fools Street Ministry in San Francisco, inspired and co-founded by Rev. Kay Jorgensen, a Unitarian minister. Contact Portable Produce, Wildfire Pots, Winter Sun-302, S. Locust St., Floyd, VA; 540-357-5657; PlentyLocal.org.
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Susan Eirich, Animal-Human Interaction Activist
During growing season, the qualifying produce picked and donated by local farmers graciously appears on the doorsteps of Coolidge’s Wildfire Pots pottery studio. There, volunteers separate and deliver it, along with donated freshly baked breads, to individuals and families who are without transportation. Surplus fruits and vegetables are canned or frozen. The project has already doubled in size, now regularly serving 60 recipients. Impressed by the enthusiasm of the 100 community volunteers who have eagerly joined the effort, the duo explains their modus operandi in simple terms: “We pay attention to a problem and address it.” That’s evident in Day and McCabe’s initiation of three more
Susan Eirich, Ph.D., has been in love with animals for as long as she can remember. Her motivation for rescuing them, however, arrived unexpectedly. First, an unforgettable, scrawny kitten was dropped off at a farm she was renting in Kentucky; then, she made friends with a wolf-hybrid dog that led her to Jean Simpson, a wild-animal trainer who shares her deep connection with animals. Together, the two women established Earthfire Institute, a 40-acre wildlife sanctuary and retreat center on the western slope of Grand Teton National Park, near Driggs, Idaho. “Earthfire was built to expand our sense of connection with all living beings,” says Eirich, “and to contribute to what we believe is the unfolding story of the transformation in
humanity’s relationship to the community of life.” Grounded by her daily interaction with foxes, bears, wolves, lynx, bobcats, cougars, coyotes, buffalo, badgers and other animals cared for at the Institute, Eirich seeks to help her own species share in the indescribable beauty of the human/animal eye-toeye and heart-to-heart connection that she and her small staff experience. A moment-to-moment spiritual practice of communing with nature and listening in the silence for something larger gifts Eirich with an ability to give words to thoughts and ideas that come from a deep inner place. “The directive that comes from the silence within is different and evolves in a way that I wouldn’t plan for if I was only working from the intellect,” she explains. One of the best stories that poignantly conveys the sacred animal/human interaction experienced at Earthfire involves Thunder, a 17-year-old wolf that lay for several days unconscious in the wildlife garden, beyond the sight of other wolves, ready to slip away to the spirit world. The vet knelt beside Thunder and stroked his fur as he gave a merciful injection. In the second that the once strong and regal wolf died, as his soul passed from his body, all 30 wolves at Earthfire gave up their grieving howl. “The vet was shocked to feel the sound resonate within his body,” recalls Eirich. “Even though Thunder’s pack was nowhere near the garden, they felt his passing and wanted to say goodbye and wish him well on his passage. This
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is what it’s like for humans and animals to live in a quiet, meditative space where, undisturbed, we can feel their essence and they can feel ours.” Contact Susan Eirich, Earthfire Institute, P.O. Box 368, Driggs, ID; 208-4560926; EarthfireInstitute.org.
“When the inner joy Mother Teresa spoke of, the joy of compassionate service, is married to a practical and pragmatic drive to transform all existing economic, social and political institutions, a radical and potentially all-transforming holy force is born. This radical holy force I call sacred activism.”
Contact Debbe Magnusen, Project Cuddle, non-crisis 714-432-9681 or info@ProductCuddle.org; crisis hotline 888-628-3353.
thing done, you have to understand how to function inside the political system.” A self-described “half capitalist, half environmentalist,” Von Otnott sells solar products and avidly promotes the renewable energy business via his New Orleans-based South Coast Solar Company. A longtime political activist for clean energy, he has been actively involved with his state’s development of its renewable energy industry. Von Otnott speaks monthly to groups around the state, encouraging his audiences to engage in the political process by demanding that sustainable business practices become the cornerstone of Louisiana public policy. “Citizens must learn to hold their political candidates accountable and let them know that renewable energy is an important industry that can generate the kind of jobs that can’t be exported,” he advises. In the end, he reflects, support for renewable energies supports the betterment of Troy Von Otnott mankind.
Troy Von Otnott, Political Activist for Sustainable Business
Troy Von Otnott, South Coast Solar, LLC, 733 St. Joseph St., New Orleans, LA; 504-529-7869; SouthCoastSolar.com.
~ Andrew Harvey, author and activist
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Debbe Magnusen, Activist for Abandoned Babies Debbe Magnusen felt bereft after hearing about an abandoned baby found suffocated in a trash bag close to her Costa Mesa home in California. As a compassionate woman who had already fostered more than 30 drug-exposed babies while raising two biological children, Magnusen chose to channel her anger and frustration into constructive action. “As a foster mother, I had always hoped that unwanted babies would be brought to me,” she recalls. “But it didn’t occur to me until that moment that no one knew where I was or that I wanted to rescue their newborn.” The insight led her to create a 24/7 crisis hotline in her Orange County living room in 1996. Within 12 hours, she received her first call, from a frantic, frightened woman who had hidden her pregnancy from everyone she knew. To date, Project Cuddle has helped rescue 663 unwanted babies. “No baby deserves to die before having a chance to live,” says Magnusen, who understands the desperation of girls and women who can be in labor while still denying that they are pregnant. This tireless activist imagines herself in the place of every abandoned child and is inspirationally refueled each time she sees a newborn baby crying safely 18
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in a hospital. “For me, God is in every person,” says Magnusen, whose biggest lesson from Project Cuddle, now operating nationally, is the grace to be nonjudgmental. “I’m alive,” she maintains, “so that I can unconditionally love every scared girl or woman [who comes to me] through her ordeal.”
As a child growing up in New Orleans, Troy Von Otnott recalls members of his family embracing politics, interfacing with politicians and working on public policy issues. The lively discussions and debates sparked his curiosity about the political process and eventually led him to visit the halls of power in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Washington, D.C., for a firsthand understanding of how a democracy works. He remarks: “Although we live in a free enterprise society, government still controls how we function in life, particularly from a business standpoint.” In his native city, politics is considered a contact sport, vigorously discussed around dinner tables. “We play for keeps,” explains Von Otnott, “and unlike other larger regional cities, the business community doesn’t run this city, the politicians do. If you want to get anywww.NaturalAwakeningsBoulder.com
As we begin a new decade, let us see new opportunities to take fresh action on the issues we are most passionate about. With our collective vision and potential, we can go far in meeting today’s challenges and making the type of impact that Robert Kennedy envisioned in 1966: “Each time a person stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he or she sends forth a tiny ripple of hope. And crossing each other from a million different centers of energy and daring, those ripples build a current that can sweep down the mightiest of walls of oppression and resistance.” Linda Sechrist is a freelance writer and the editor of Natural Awakenings’ flagship magazine in Southwest Florida. Connect via 239-434-9392.
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GARDENING FOR WILDLIFE Fostering Nature’s Magic by Betsy S. Franz
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or me, it was my first glimpse of a hummingbird that did it. For others, it may be the beauty of butterflies or the joyful music of songbirds or a frog chorus. Some people love to sit and watch the playful antics of squirrels scampering through the trees. Whatever the reason or season, America’s gardeners and backyard enthusiasts are learning that one of the most enjoyable ways to take care of their share of the planet is to create a wildlife-friendly landscape surrounding their home. It is hard to deny the magic that wildlife adds to a domestic landscape. Providing hardy habitat for garden creatures allows us to help the environment while granting close-up views of nature that can restore a childlike sense of wonder in anyone fortunate enough to visit the private, peaceable kingdom of which we are the caretakers. Most experts list the three most basic elements necessary for any wildlife-
friendly landscape as food, water and shelter. Note that shelter is not synonymous with abode, such as a birdhouse or bunny hut. When it comes to wildlife, we need to think of the complete picture and ensure “safety first.” For example, luring wildlife to a garden that contains pesticides or wandering house pets can do more harm than good. The goal is to provide refuge, a place that provides nourishing, restful and safe shelter for visiting wildlife.
Shelter: Adding natural elements to
the landscape provides the best shelter. Dense trees and shrubs make excellent nesting sites and cover for birds and small mammals. Prune with caution. Rock piles, brush piles and dense ground cover also provide protection for reptiles, amphibians and ground birds. Of course, wildlife areas are no place for manmade chemicals or wandering pets.
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Food Sources: Vegetation plays
multiple roles. Plants can be both host to eggs and larval foods for butterflies; produce food sources such as acorns, nuts, berries and seeds for various wildlife; or attract insects that are food for birds, reptiles or frogs. Native plants are the best choice for local wildlife. They require less fertilizer, water and pest control, which helps prevent the contamination of soil and water runoff.
Feeders: Supplemental food sources can be supplied by using feeders for birds or squirrels. Keeping feeders clean is another key facet of safe shelter. Water: All wildlife needs a clean water supply for drinking. Many also use water to bathe, clean their food or breed. A lake, pond or wetland can be the most exciting element in a wildlife garden, because of the wildlife it attracts. Water supplies can be supplemented with birdbaths or mini-ponds. Even shallow saucers of water placed on the ground or low-lying puddle
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To play a role in the preservation of butterflies, songbirds or even a regional endangered species is a miraculous feeling, and one we’ll want to nurture. areas will serve as welcome water sources for some wildlife.
Places to Raise Young: Many of the same elements that provide shelter also provide places for wildlife to raise their young. Mature trees, dense shrubs, fallen logs, hollow trees and dens in the ground are good nesting locations for many animals. Larval host plants may be provided as places for nourishing young in a butterfly garden. Nesting boxes and platforms, bat boxes and toad abodes also make intriguing additions to a yard habitat. Whatever the size, any backyard or garden space can contain some of each of the three essential habitat elements for wildlife. Whether we plant a tree for local bird nesting, create a modest butterfly garden, eliminate chemicals or
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choose to leave a small corner of native plants for wildlife, each small decision is a step in the right direction for preserving the natural beauty of the world around us. It’s also a lovely thing to do for ourselves and our families. When we catch a quick glimpse of a fluttering hummingbird or watch the transformation of a caterpillar from chrysalis to butterfly, and realize that we played a part in their journey, we discover that providing habitat for wildlife adds as much to our lives as it does to theirs. To play a role in the preservation of butterflies, songbirds or even a regional endangered species is a miraculous feeling, and one we’ll want to nurture. Betsy S. Franz is a freelance writer and photographer specializing in the environment and may be reached at NaturesDetails.net. She developed Project Backyard Brevard in Brevard County, FL to help residents maintain natural habitat based on National Wildlife Federation principles (see nwf.org/ backyard).
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p to a stunning 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats over the age of three suffer from bad breath, frequently a sign of oral health problems. One of the most serious offenders is periodontal disease, a deterioration of the gums and bones supporting the teeth. In my veterinary practice, more than 90 percent of the pets I see from ages 1 to 3 years already show early symptoms of this infectious disease, such as yellow brown tartar on tooth surfaces. Some also suffer from gingivitis, or inflammation (reddening) of the gums. If left untreated, the teeth can become loose and may need to be pulled. If a pet already has been diagnosed with periodontal disease, twice yearly dental cleanings, under anesthesia, can keep the problem from escalating. I assure clients that otherwise healthy pets generally have low risks associated with anesthesia. Talking with a holistic vet will ensure the minimal amount of anesthetic needed is used. In addition, a few at-home measures will work to minimize an animal’s bad breath: Try daily brushing. ~ Ask a holistic veterinarian to prescribe a pet toothpaste or gel. Many contain chlorhexidine, an antibacterial agent that helps control odor.
program can be 80 percent as effective as daily brushing. Consider herbal supplements. ~ Oregon grape root, rosemary, thyme and parsley work to reduce the oral bacteria that can enter the bloodstream and cause infection of internal organs, if left unchecked. All of these herbs are available in capsule form; a vet should recommend the dosage. Employ chew toys. ~ Chewing helps to dislodge odor-causing tartar and bacteria. Avoid giving pets bones, hooves and rawhide products, which are typically contaminated with chemicals; ingested, these can cause choking or intestinal problems. Again, an enlightened vet The most common can suggest alternatives. Finally, before attempting treatment for disease in dogs periodontal disease, remember that other and cats is problems, such as kidney or digestive disease, can also cause bad breath. A thorough exam dental disease. by a holistic veterinarian will ensure proper Your pet’s fresh diagnosis and treatment. The welcome news is that clinical experibreath could ence indicates that proper oral health may exmean longer life tend the life of a pet by as long as two to five and lower veterinary years. It’s another exceptionally good reason to tackle both cat tuna breath and doggie breath.
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Apply a plaque-prevention gel. ~ Prescription products like OraVet and the over-the-counter Pet Gel, made with aloe vera, applied two to three times a week, act to repel bacteria and slow development of dental disease. Adding Oral Hygiene Solution to a pet’s daily drinking water is also an easy preemptive plaque attack technique. A regular combined 22
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Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine, is a national holistic pet columnist and author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. His radio show airs weekly on Sirius and XM radio. Find his iPhone app at http://PawsForPeace.com. For more of his informative articles, visit PetCareNaturally.com.
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“How vast and ancient this dragon must be, that it takes a month to blink!” —Nicholas KAA Walker It’s good to keep track of and to know what phase of the Moon we are in. Our behaviors and emotional responses directly correlate with the Moon’s lunation phases. When we coordinate our activities with the lunar energies, we can really maximize their influence. And we can use all the help we can get, right?
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ongs, poems, odes, reveries. The Moon has been the subject of endless adoration since the beginning of time. Mysterious and changeable, sometimes occulted by clouds or (gasp!) the Earth itself, our satellite, our iridescent child, the Moon floats suspended in the sky, enticing us to dream, to wonder, to reflect. To garden in the moonlight, to walk in the woods with the moon shining through foliage or bare branches—whenever we have the chance to have her silvery light embrace us, we know we are being touched by the hand of the divine feminine, and we are blessed. The Moon changes signs (constellations) about every two-anda-half days. The Moon is moody; she rules the sign of Cancer. If you know anyone who has a strong Cancerian influence in their chart (Sun or Moon in Cancer, a Cancer ascendant, or lots of planets, especially the Sun, in the 4th house), you can expect that person to be moody! As the Moon moves into a sign, the emotional timbre of that sign is amplified. A Full Moon always brings more emergencyroom activity, but a full Moon in Scorpio will make that activity all the more intense!
Plant seeds, ideas, visions at the New Moon. Weed, cull, and remove the unnecessary at the Full Moon. Plant seeds, ideas, visions at the New Moon. Weed, cull, and remove the unnecessary at the Full Moon. The Sun and Moon are in the same sign at the New Moon, intensifying the planting energy and influences inherent in that sign’s qualities. At the Full Moon, the Sun and Moon are in opposite signs, challenging you to confront polarities in yourself where these energies play out, asking you to strive for balance. When you know which sign the Moon sits in in your own birth chart, you will be able to understand your own moods and how you are affected by the moon’s movement natural awakenings
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through the skies. Let’s take a look at what the energies feel like when the Moon moves through a particular sign: Moon in Aries: dynamic, impulsive, full of energy, aggressive, risk-taking Moon in Taurus: pleasure-loving, indulgent, restful, stubborn, acquisitive Moon in Gemini: chatty, talkative, social, engaging, communicative Moon in Cancer: sensitive, moody, nesting, nurturing Moon in Leo: dramatic, generous, showy, proud, grand, bossy Moon in Virgo: organized, practical, attentive to detail, fussy, judgmental Moon in Libra: harmony-loving, open to compromise, desire to be just and fair Moon in Scorpio: intense, passionate, secretive, mysterious, controlling Moon in Sagittarius: gregarious, philosophical, optimistic, big vision Moon in Capricorn: executive, can take on challenge, sober, serious, capable Moon in Aquarius: visionary, humanitarian, innovative, rebellious Moon in Pisces: dreamy, intuitive, lacking boundaries, compassionate
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A Conversation with Andrew Harvey Author and Sacred Activist by Linda Sechrist
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n The Hope: A Guide to Sacred Activism, author, scholar and mystic Andrew Harvey inspires us to participate in radically transforming the world by becoming sacred activists. Awakened to our divine purpose, we become effective, practical agents of change for peace and sustainability. What is the difference between sacred activism and activism? It is my experience that a large majority of activists are fueled by an honorable outrage and desire to do good. The sacred activist, rather, lives from the depths of divine consciousness and acts from the depths of divine wisdom and compassion, because he or she is committed to a deep spiritual practice. Sacred activists understand that the deepest service rises out of their deepest compassion, which is born out of their deepest heartache. They are committed to being, in the face of growing chaos, suffering and violence, what Robert Kennedy called, “a tiny ripple of hope,” and a “center of energy and daring.” Why is a deep spiritual practice important to the sacred activist? The Jungian analyst Marion Woodman once said to me, “Continuing to do pioneering sacred work in a world as crazy and painful as ours without
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constantly grounding yourself in sacred practice would be like running into a forest fire, dressed only in a paper tutu.” Like Marion, I believe that extreme situations, like those we are in now, require extreme solutions that are born from another dimension of truth and compassion. Our present world crisis is spiritual and mystical; therefore, only spirit and mystical consciousness will give us the passion, energy and peace that provide the kind of solutions that have any real chance of being effective. What differentiates the outcomes advocated by the sacred activist and the activist? The sacred activist is aware that the temptation and excitement of projecting their own unacknowledged darkness onto others keeps them from seeing just how implicated they are in the problem. Such an enlightened thinker also understands that advocating for any cause in the spirit of condemnation only reinforces the behavior it is trying to end, and virtually ensures that any efforts increase resistance, rather than healing. The radical psychological self-work on their own shadow, or dark aspects, as well as incessant prayer by the sacred activist, opens the doors to a sense of humility which views opponents not as an “other,” but rather through the eyes of kindness and respect. The most
effective negotiators in situations of extreme danger or conflict are those who experience their own continuing inner conflicts, which keeps them humble. While it would be sentimental to claim that this approach always succeeds, we can say that the active spiritual path shows us the way to the only solutions that can succeed in the long run. What qualities do all sacred activists have in common? The embrace of unconditional love and forgiveness is essential to the success of all major activist adventures in our world, not just to saints and Buddhists. Until you try this, you will never explore your own capacity to love and forgive. Sacred activists understand that service is the only road to profound and lasting joy, and that the deepest service rises out of their deepest compassion, which is born out of their deepest heartbreak. How do we know our sacred cause when we meet it? Sacred activism asks two related things of those who serve: to remain open, without illusion, to the danger that the world is in and to ask, “What is my deepest heartbreak?” If you can open your heart to the horror of what is happening and at the same time identify your deepest heartbreak, the answer will marry a profound urgency with a focused and passionate commitment to your primary cause. What has kept you going for more than 20 years as an activist? The things that keep me going—a sense of urgency about the dangers we face; a tremendous love for human beings, animals and nature; and an energy that rises out of the depths of profound and direct realization from the divine—are available at any moment, to anyone who has a deep hunger for them. For more information about Andrew Harvey and the Institute for Sacred Activism, visit AndrewHarvey.com. natural awakenings
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calendarofevents NOTE: All Calendar events must be received by March 12th (for the April issue) and adhere to our guidelines. Email Calendar@NaturalAwakenings Boulder.com for guidelines and to submit entries.
Movie Premiere: Earth Songs; Mountains, Water and the Healing Power of Nature – 7-8:30pm. Documentary followed by a discussion with producer, director and cinematographer, Brian Luke Seaward. Boulder Library $10/advance $15/door. Tickets/info (303)678-9962.
Thursday, March 11 Science Sights and Sounds: Song of the Earth – 7pm. Free. Broomfield Auditorium.
Friday, March 12 Night of Stars – 6pm. $5. Local talent competition between Broomfield and Erie. First place winners in each category will compete in the State-wide competition on May 1st in Northglenn. Broomfield Auditorium. 303-464-5541
Monday, March 1 Naturally Boulder Networking Event – 5pm. Network with members of Boulder’s natural and organic products industry. The Black Cat. 1964 13th St., Boulder. NaturallyBoulderProducts.com
Wednesday, March 3 Psychology of Symptoms – 9am-noon. 10 week training on the psychology of symptoms, an indepth experiential training for practitioners, healers and professionals with Douglas Brady, M.Ed. Info/ register douglasbrady.com, 303-648-1110 Alchemy & Jungian Psychology: Pathways of Transformation – 6:30-9pm, Wednesdays in March. The Concept Series will stress the psychological relevance of alchemy in our everyday lives. Registration fees for entire series: bfjung.org, 303-473-8373. Auburn Duo: Reflections of Inner Light – 7pm. Broomfield Auditorium.
StarHouse Kirtan with Scott Medina & Friends – 7-10pm. A truly magical evening of devotional chanting in a most sacred space! All are welcome! 3476 Sunshine Canyon. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Info/directions ColoradoKirtan@aol.com Broomfield Music Festival – 7:30pm. The concert features the winners of the Voice Division and the Piano Division, as well as performances by judges from each division. $10/$8 for persons under 18 or over 55 Broomfield Auditorium.
Sunday, March 7 Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Symposium – 3-6:30pm, A profound inquiry into a bold vision: to bring forth an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, and socially just human presence on Earth. Donations. Crescent Grange, 7901 W. 120th Avenue, Broomfield. awakeningthedreamer.org Colorado Young Sinfonia – 7:30pm. Tickets $750$15. Broomfield Auditorium.
Thursday, March 4 Healing Meditation: Spring Chakra Clearing – 7-8:30pm. A guided meditation, visiting each of the major energy centers, exploring and clearing. $10 suggested donation. 1800 30th St. Suite 307, Boulder. 303-545-5562. wholebeingexplorations. com/spirit/groups.html
Tuesday, March 9 Balance Your Hormones for Mood, Energy, & Cognitive Function – 5:30-7pm. Informational class using quizzes to find your personal imbalances and treatment protocols. $15. Space is limited. 3405 Penrose Place, Suite 202, Boulder 80301. Info/register (303) 443-3034 or bouldercommunityacupuncture.com
Friday, March 5 Rocky Mountain Brassworks – 7:30pm. Broomfield Auditorium. Info/tickets RMBrassworks@ live.com
Saturday, March 6 Cosmetic Acupuncture Special – 9am-2pm. Reduce fine lines, scars, and wrinkles. Sliding scale $25-45. Limited to 12 participants, register early.3405 Penrose Place, Suite 202, Boulder. 303875-2896, RoseOM.com. Know and Flow A Yoga-Astrology Fusion – 10am5pm. A physical and psychological exploration to get you into your body and gain powerful insight into your purpose and life lesson. $125-200 (Sliding Scale). Boulder Integral, 2805 Broadway. Visit knowandflow.com to register or 303-665-0320.
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Wednesday, March 10 Alchemy & Jungian Psychology: Pathways of Transformation – 6:30-9pm. Wednesdays in March. The Concept Series will stress the psychological relevance of alchemy in our everyday lives. Registration fees for entire series: bfjung.org, 303-473-8373. How to Eliminate Pain with Foods – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn how food choices influence the amount of pain we are in. Use food to dramatically reduce pain. Please RSVP to 303-543-1400. Seating is limited. Free Puja – 6:30pm. Introductory puja for Art of Conscious Loving Beginners Seminar, March 1214. Boulder. Info Colorado@sourcetantra.com 888 682-6872 x104 www.sourcetantra.com
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Become a Master Lover by Connecting Body, Heart & Spirit – March 12-14. Join Charles Muir, the ‘Pioneer of the Modern Tantra Movement in America’ for Tantra: The Art of Conscious Loving Beginners Seminar. $450. Colorado@sourcetantra. com, 888 682-6872 x104, www.sourcetantra.com
Saturday, March 13 Cosmetic Acupuncture Special – 9am-2pm. Reduce fine lines, scars, and wrinkles. Sliding scale $25-45. Limited to 12 participants, register early.3405 Penrose Place, Suite 202, Boulder. 303875-2896, RoseOM.com. Cuddle Time Concert – 10am. Free. Broomfield Auditorium. Reclaiming the Sacred & Deepening Your Personal Journey – 1-3:30pm. Experiential workshop to reconnect the body and center using breathwork, guided meditation, drum journey, meaningful ritual and journaling. $25. Crescent Grange 7901 W 120th Ave Broomfield. RSVP 303-945-4765, engel.valerie@yahoo.com Bluegrass at the Audi – 7pm. Broomfield Auditorium. $14/$12 Seniors & CBMS Members.Tickets www.coloradobluegrass.org or at the door. Permaculture Through the Seasons” Design Certification Course – Mar 13-Oct 10. Permaculture is the art of creating living ecosystems that imitate nature to provide food, fuel, and shelter. Using innovative and indigenous agricultural techniques as well as appropriate technologies, course participants will learn to move towards living sustainably. Details and registration http://hialtpc.org/?page_id=50
Sunday, March 14 Broomfield Civic Orchestra – 7pm. $4-$10. Broomfield Auditorium. Info broomfieldcivicorchestra.org
Tuesday, March 16 Longmont Senior Connection Show – 9am-2pm. Enjoy vendors, entertainment, food and fun. Free. Radisson Conference Center at Twin Peaks Mall.
Wednesday, March 17 Alchemy & Jungian Psychology: Pathways of Transformation – 6:30-9pm, Wednesdays in March. The Concept Series will stress the psychological relevance of alchemy in our everyday lives. Registration fees for entire series: bfjung.org, 303-473-8373. Eliminating Headaches with Nutrition – 6:307:30pm. Many of us suffer from the all too common headache. There is no such thing as a normal headache. Hidden nutritional issues can be the culprit. Please RSVP to 303-543-1400. Seating is limited.
Thursday, March 18 Breathing Life with Danae Shanti – 6:30-8pm. Breathe as when you were just a baby; full, open, ecstatic with life and full of energy. Everyone welcome! The Nook, 985 Westview Drive, Boulder. $15 individual/$20 couple. Info Admin@ danaeshanti.com. Healing Meditation: Above and Below – 7-8:30pm. A guided meditation, exploring parallels between marco and micro scales. Unique, powerful exploration of embodied spirit. A powerful healing. $10 suggested donation. 1800 30th St. Suite 307, Boulder. 303-545-5562. wholebeingexplorations. com/spirit/groups.html Atomic Circus Third Thursdays Salon Series – 7-9pm. “The Tao of Oddball Arts,” with balloon sculptor Tim Murray, magician Gregg Tobo, and stiltwalker Annabel Reader. Atomic love donation. Free wine and snacks. Boulder Center for Conscious Living, 1637 28th St. AtomicCircus.net
Friday, March 19 Jung, Cosmology, and the Transformation of the Modern Self – 6:30-9pm. Richard Tarnas will explore the evolution of the modern world view and self, which have affected everything from religion and psychotherapy to U.S. foreign policy and the global ecological crisis. $15/$10/members free. Info bfjung.org, 303-473-8373.
ning of live music and mantra. Come sing, dance, meditate and play! Studio Soma, 2540 West 29th Ave., Denver. Info ColoradoKirtan@aol.com Aphrodite Goddess Tarot & Tea Time – 6-8:30pm. Remedies focused on rebirth & love for purchase and Rose Chocolate Cake with Crushed Rose Petals. For Heaven’s Sake Book Store, Denver. $45/$80 couple. 303-964-9339. Heritage Irish Step Dancing – 7pm. Irish stories told through music and dance, featuring local Irish band Colcannon and the Heritage Irish Stepdancers. $10-$15. (720) 747-9377 or irishbutterfly.com
Sunday, March 21 Heritage Irish Step Dancing: O’Toole’s Goose – 3pm. Irish stories told through music and dance, featuring local Irish band Colcannon and the Heritage Irish Stepdancers. Fun family entertainment. $10-$15. (720) 747-9377 or irishbutterfly.com Tantra Camp – 6-9pm. Become a master lover through this 6 month exploration in sacred sexuality, intimacy, and love. For more information; call Miwa Linehan at 303-530-0920 or miwalinehan@mac.com.
Tuesday, March 23 Hope for ADHD, Autism and Learning Disorders – 4:30-6:30pm. Meet Leading Autism/ ADHD expert Dr. Robert Melillo. Free. Contact to register to assure seating call/email: 303-2781780 BrainBalanceCenters.com. Boulder Writers Alliance Presentation – 6:308:30 pm. Join the Boulder Writers Alliance for an
evening with Sean Healy as he shows us what can happen when “Video Meets Documentation.” Free. NCAR. bwa.org.
Wednesday, March 24 Alchemy & Jungian Psychology: Pathways of Transformation – 6:30-9pm, Wednesdays in March. The Concept Series will stress the psychological relevance of alchemy in our everyday lives. Registration fees for entire series: bfjung.org, 303-473-8373. Learning to Balance Hormones with Nutrition – 6:30-7:30pm. In today’s world women have a very demanding schedule. Learn to find balance and how whole food we can dramatically reduce the mood swings, and irregularities in menstrual cycles. Please RSVP to 303-543-1400. Seating is limited.
Friday, March 26 Spring SALE at Boulder Hydroponic & Organic Center – 11am-5pm. 15% OFF everything in the store, 1 day only! 1630 N. 63rd St, Boulder. 303415-0045, BHOCenter.com. Conversations with Psyche – 4-5:45pm. This group offers an ongoing forum to explore and discuss topics and exchange ideas with others interested in Jungian thought. $10 / no reservations needed. Info bfjung.org, 303-443-2413 SpiritTalk: Spiritual Resources – 7-9pm. Exploring all the intuitive and spiritual resources that we have and how to work consciously with them. $15 tickets, admit 2. Advance discount. The Bead Lounge 320 Main st., Longmont. 303-545-5562. wholebeingexplorations.com/spirit/classes.html
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Bach’s 325th Birthday – 7pm. Colorado Chamber Players. $10 Adults, $5 Seniors and Students. Broomfield Auditorium. Info 720-887-2371 Permaculture Design Course Over Spring Break – March 19-April 3. Observe ecosystems and design regenerative systems that provide food, energy and shelter. Build resilient human communities that care for the earth, provide for people and create a surplus for all to share. Info lyonsfarmette.com
Saturday, March 20 Jung, Cosmology, and the Transformation of the Modern Self – 9am-4pm. Richard Tarnas’ workshop will address three overlapping topics: the nature of archetypes, Jung’s concept of synchronicity, and the categories of “masculine” and “feminine.” Info/register bfjung.org, 303-473-8373. Cosmetic Acupuncture Special – 9am-2pm. Reduce fine lines, scars, and wrinkles. Sliding scale $25-45. Limited to 12 participants, register early.3405 Penrose Place, Suite 202, Boulder. 303875-2896, RoseOM.com. Rocky Mountain Kirtan Summit – 6pm. Kirtan leaders and local musicians from around the Front Range come together to share in a spectacular eve-
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Colorado Repertory Singers: Reel Music – 7:30pm. A concert of music hits from the movies! Chariots of Fire or Circle of Life, Schindler’s List, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, A Summer Place, or Mary Poppins, will transport you to a world of movie favorites. $8. Broomfield Auditorium. coloradorepertorysingers.org
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4 H Plays and Skits Competition – 8:30am. Free. Broomfield Auditorium. Cosmetic Acupuncture Special – 9am-2pm. Reduce fine lines, scars, and wrinkles. Sliding scale $25-45. Limited to 12 participants, register early.3405 Penrose Place, Suite 202, Boulder. 303875-2896, RoseOM.com. Saint Thomas Channeling & Healing – 10am1pm. Hear the ‘Gospel of Thomas’ and receive personal healing and communication. $50. Contact Boulder Psychic Institute at 303-5300920. www.BoulderPsychicInstitute.org Gear and Cheer 2010 – 6pm. Fundraiser benefitting The Women’s Wilderness Institute. An evening of live entertainment, a fashion show, local beverage and food tasting as well as an amazing auction. The Spot, Boulder. $35/$40 at the Door. Womenswilderness.org. Colorado Repertory Singers: Reel Music – 7:30pm. A concert of music hits from the movies! Chariots of Fire or Circle of Life, Schindler’s List, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, A Summer Place, or Mary Poppins, will transport you to a world of movie favorites. $8. Broomfield Auditorium. coloradorepertorysingers.org Earth Hour – 8:30pm. Join hundreds of millions of people around the world as we come together to call for action on climate change by doing something quite simple—turning off our lights for one hour. Various local businesses will participate.
Herbal Medicine – April 1-8, Iridology April 10-14; $1000; Naturopathy training based on Self Healing as a Spiritual Path; School of Natural Medicine, Boulder; www.purehealth.com & independentlyhealthy.typepad.com 720-746-9961
Cosmetic Acupuncture Special – 9am-2pm. Reduce fine lines, scars, and wrinkles. Sliding scale $25-45. Limited to 12 participants, register early.3405 Penrose Place, Suite 202, Boulder. 303875-2896, RoseOM.com. The Yin of Yoga: From PMS to Perimenopause – 2-4:30pm. An all-level yoga workshop for women’s health and wellbeing. $30, Yo Mama Yoga members receive 10% discount. Yo Mama Yoga Studio, 737 29th St, Boulder. Pre-register online. AngieSamadhi.com.
ongoing events 2-week “Conscious Cravings” Metabolic Reset – Lose pounds and cravings, stabilize moods, increase energy and balance your hormones. $47 (+products). 303-993-4359, ExquisiteWellness.com Fundamentals of Self Protection – Learn to protect yourself and others. 8 class times throughout the week. Adults and children. Boulder Quest Center, 1200 Yarmouth Ave. 303-440-3647 or BoulderQuest.com. Transform your Relationship with Food – 10 wk tele-course for anyone who eats. Institute for the Psychology of Eating, $375. All sessions recorded, psychologyofeating.com.
Monday, March 29 Full Moon Hike – 5:45pm. Break from your usual routine and connect with the world around you. Easy to moderate difficulty, locations vary along the Front Range. Free. Hikes led by a wellness coach and outdoor enthusiast! RSVP / location 303-6420428 or info@wellnessinbalance.com. Psychic Tools for Beginners – 7-9pm. Learn how to heal yourself and develop your psychic abilities in this 8 week course. First night is free. Info Boulder Psychic Institute at 303.530.0920. BoulderPsychicInstitute.org Energetic Selfcare Class – 7-9pm for 5 weeks. Learn powerful tools for exploring, protecting, and healing your energy body. $175. ($150 before 3/25). 1800 30th St. Suite 307, Boulder. 303-545-5562. wholebeingexplorations.com/spirit/classes.html
Tuesday, March 30 Green Drinks Boulder – 5:30pm. Enjoy sustainable libations with green thinking professionals. For details join our Facebook group.
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Kids Story Time for Preschoolers – 9am. Come enjoy time with your little one in GMY’s new Hanuman Kids Studio. Each week will feature a new story and a few yoga poses to go along. $3 per child. Space is limited. Please register today at 303-421-4131. Level 1 & 2 Yoga Class – 9:15-10:45am. Flow sequence. $15/drop in. One Boulder Fitness, Boulder. 303-447-9642 or NancyCandea.com. Cardio Kickboxing – 6:15-7pm. Get in shape and reduce stress. 1st class free. Boulder Quest Center, 1200 Yarmouth Ave, Boulder. 303-440-3647 BoulderQuest.com.
Yoga For Conditioning and Restoring – 9-10:15am. Vinyasa flow, all levels. Focus on potent pranayam (conscious breathing), an increase in sustained energy, muscular balance and flexibility. $15 ($12 3 or more classes). The Nook, 985 Westview Dr. Boulder.EnergizeShanti.com. Yoga with Nicole – 9am. Awaken your core and awaken to life. Home studio, $15 or 4 classes for $50. 720-244-4703 or yogawithnicole.com. Lights Out Lunch – 11:30am-2pm. Every Tuesday, Jill’s Restaurant turns the lights out for lunch to support energy reduction. St. Julien Hotel, Boulder. Lunch-time Laughter Club – 12-12:45pm. Laughter Yoga. All levels. Dispels stress and worry. Rejuvenates. Free. Unitarian University Fellowship,1241 Ceres Dr, Lafayette. LiveLifeLaughing.org. Level 1 & 2 Yoga Class – 12-1pm. Flow sequence. $10. Vida Yoga Studio, Boulder. 303-447-9642 or NancyCandea.com. Community Yoga Class – 1:30-2:30pm. Free for anyone who is unemployed. Vida Yoga Studio. 2749 Iris, Boulder. VidaStudioBoulder.com
Planetary Healing, World Harmony Meditations Teleclass – 6-7am. Let us connect globally. Learn and experience group clearing and planetary healing tools. via freeconference.com. 518-8251300. Contact Linda Lawson 720-301-3993 for the access code.
Tribal Belly Dance – 6pm. American Tribal Style with Jennifer Goran. Boulder Quest Center, 1200 Yarmouth Ave. 303-440-3647 or BoulderQuest.com.
Sunday Meditation – 9am. Service to follow at 10:30am. Unity Center, 505 Main St, Longmont. 720-251-1419 or UnityLongmont.org. Awakening Women – 6:30pm. Warm, supportive environment to release inner struggle by focusing on your most important relationship-Self. $20 sliding scale. 4500 19th St. Boulder. RSVP Andrea 303545-5485; www.radiantawareness.com Satsang at Sacred Mountain Ashram – 7pm. Kirtan, satsang and meditation, all are welcome. 10668 Gold Hill Road, Boulder. 303-447-1637. TruthConsciousness.org. Jazz or Blues Jam – 7:30-10pm. Players welcome. Boulder Outlook Hotel. 800 28th Street. BoulderOutlook.com/musiccalendar.html
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ROOTs – 8am. 2nd and 4th Wednesday. A conscious alliance of business professionals creating growth both professionally and personally. Free. Location and Info ericpeltier@DoveTailLending.com. Yoga with Nicole – 8am. Awaken your core and awaken to life. $10 drop-in. Vida Yoga, 2749 Iris Ave, Boulder. 720-244-4703 or YogaWithNicole.com. Healing Space – 12-2pm. 15 minute energy clearings or healings. Free/donation. 1800 30th St. Ste 307 Boulder. 303-545-5562. wholebeingexplorations. com/spirit/energy.html
Ninja Self Defense – 1-2pm. Personal Safety and Empowerment. Free Trial class. 1200 Yarmouth Ave. Adults Only. BoulderQuest.com.
Level 1 & 2 Yoga Class – 4-5:15pm. Flow sequence. $15. One Boulder Fitness. 303-447-9642 or NancyCandea.com.
Business Women’s Network Meeting – 1-2:15pm. Enhancing the growth of members’ businesses by providing qualified referrals (leads) and forum for discussing issues facing women in business. $10/month. Remax Alliance Office 4770 Baseline Ave., Suite 200 Boulder. 303-480-5838. BWNboulder.com
Live Music at Folsom Street – 8pm. Folsom Street Coffee, 1795 Folsom St, Boulder. 303-440-8808. Live Music at Boulder Outlook Hotel – 8-10:30pm. 800 28th Street, Boulder. BoulderOutlook.com
Level 1 & 2 Yoga Class – 4-5pm. Flow sequence .$15. Yo Mama Yoga Studio, 29th and Baseline, Boulder. 303-447-9642 or NancyCandea.com. Weekly Healing Meditation Service – 7pm. A free healing and meditation service. Open to the public. Unity of Boulder. 303-442-1411 or UnityofBoulder.com. Heart Mastery Class – 7-8:30pm. Experience how to release the love of power and become powerfully loving. $20. Info 720-301-3993 Qi Gong for Beginners – 7-8pm. 1800 30th St, Boulder. Crossroads Gardens, Ste 201. First visit free. David Moore, 303 917-3318. JinGui.com Live Interactive Audio Event – 7:30pm. A modern mystic’s profound journey into Infinity. You will be stunned with insights and experience a transmission of cosmic energy. cosmicfieldacademy.com
Cardio Sword –11:45am. Like cardio kickboxing only you use a sword on the bags. 1st class free. Boulder Quest Center, 1200 Yarmouth Ave. 303440-3647 BoulderQuest.com. Live music – 8pm. At Boulder’s zero waste, ecofriendly coffee shop. Folsom Street Coffee, 1795 Folsom St, Boulder. 303-440-8808. Live Music at Boulder Outlook Hotel – 8-10:30pm. 800 28th Street, Boulder. BoulderOutlook.com
Cosmetic Acupuncture Special – 9am-2pm. Reduce fine lines, scars, and wrinkles. Sliding scale $25-45. Limited to 12 participants, register early.3405 Penrose Place, Suite 202, Boulder. 303875-2896, RoseOM.com.
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Total Body Conditioning Pilates Fitball & Weights – 9-10am. Core integration, spine stabilization, conditioning and balance. All levels. $18/$15. The Nook, 985 Westview Dr. Boulder. Pre-reg required EnergizeShanti@aol.com. Free Aura & Chakra Healings – 6-7pm, drop in. Clear foreign energy from your space and feel great! Free. Contact Boulder Psychic Institute at 303-530-0920 BoulderPsychicInstitute.org Ninja Fit – 6-6:45pm. 45 minutes of ab busting, glute toning strength and flexibility training. 1st class free. Boulder Quest Center, 1200 Yarmouth Ave, Boulder. 303-440-3647. Free Psychic Readings – 7-8:30pm. Discover your past lives and the colors of your aura. Free. 4887 Kings Ridge Blvd, Boulder. Schedule 303530-0920. Ninja Self Defense – 7:30-8:15pm. Personal Safety and Empowerment. Free Trial class. 1200 Yarmouth Ave. Adults Only. BoulderQuest.com.
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School of the Blues – 7:30-10pm. Live music. Boulder Outlook Hotel, 800 28th Street, Boulder. BoulderOutlook.com/musiccalendar.html.
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Open Mic Night – 8pm. Poetry, spoken word, musicians (acoustic set) all are welcome. Folsom Street Coffee, 1795 Folsom St, Boulder. 303-440-8808
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