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irises and tulips breaking through the earth in yards and landscapes as early as the first week of March. The unusually balmy spring we’ve experienced in southeastern Wisconsin may feel good after months of winter’s cold and snow, but I know it’s not quite normal. One doesn’t have to look far to find evidence of human impact related to climate change, whether it is swirling islands of garbage in the oceans disturbing the marine ecosystem; fracking-related earthquakes in regions that had never experienced them before; or the agricultural runoff tainting drinking water right here in Wisconsin’s Kewaunee County. Mother Earth is now screaming at us to change our ways. This month’s issue, with themes including “Everyday Sustainability” and “Freshwater Scarcity,” features ways we can reduce our impact and make a difference, both at home and on a national level. “Personal Shades of Green,” an article by Wisconsin-based writers John Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist, describes simple things people can do to incorporate green living into everyday life. Linda Sechrist’s article, “Troubled Waters,” examines today’s threats to our freshwater resources and lists organizations working tirelessly on clean water issues. Many of these groups welcome and need citizen participation. Lake Michigan shimmers along the Milwaukee coast like a giant blue mirror reflecting our actions. Living directly on the shore of the largest freshwater chain in the world, we have a special responsibility to treat the Great Lakes with the respect they deserve, starting with gratitude for the sustenance they provide us. I hope this issue helps readers find ways to express this gratitude and respect, and to give back. Together, let’s make every day Earth Day, Gabriella Buchnik, Publisher
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he 2016 Wellness, Body, Mind and Spirit Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 24, at the Four Points Sheraton, in Brown Deer. This year’s event will feature an eclectic variety of exhibitors from the arenas of holistic and alternative health, astrology and numerology, reiki and energy healing, fitness and crystals and gemstones. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from expert speakers and get readings from psychics, mediums, astrologers, numerologists and card and palm readers. Readings cost $25 for 15 minutes and $45 for 30 minutes. An aura photographer will also be available. “Visitors will learn to explore different aspects of life by seeing the newest health and fitness research,” says event organizer Dr. Joanne Flanagan. Admission is $5; children under 12 free. Location: 8900 N. Kildeer Ct., Brown Deer. For more information, call 414-3494932 or visit WellnessBodyMindSpirit.com. See ad, page 2.
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he Madison Free to Breathe Yoga Challenge, a revolutionary outdoor team yoga event that will restore hope to those facing a lung cancer diagnosis, will take place July 23 in Lake Farm Park. Check-in and mat placement begins at 8 a.m. and the yoga practice starts at 9:30 a.m. All proceeds will support Free to Breathe, a nonprofit dedicated to doubling lung cancer survival rates by 2022. Teams are encouraged to raise a minimum of $1,200. With the park as the backdrop, teams consisting of as many as eight members will work together to complete up to eight hours of varied-intensity, instructor-led yoga suitable for beginner to advanced yogis. When not on the mat, participants can visit wellness vendors and take part in fitness activities throughout the day. Top fundraisers will be treated to a VIP experience, including a team relaxation space and an exclusive practice area. Cost is $50 per person. Location: 3113 Libby Rd., Madison. For more information or to register, visit FreeToBreathe.org/ MadisonYoga. See ad, page 14.
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amie Durner, a certified ayurveda practitioner and founder of Abundant You Coaching, will offer a free webinar from 7 to 8 p.m., April 13, to highlight Panchakarma, a complete ayurvedic cleansing rejuvenation process. She will also discuss details of her upcoming holistic retreat to India. With two- or three-week options, the retreat will be held in a unique holistic healing retreat in southern InJamie Durner dia, Durner says. Participants will have the opportunity to rest and heal while being cared for by an experienced staff in a serene and fully catered residential setting. Durner has led prior retreats to India as well as Costa Rica and Peru. For more information or to register for the webinar, call 262-389-5835, email JamieDurner@icloud.com or visit Tinyurl.com/gwvqkjt. See Community Resource Guide listing, page 35.
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he Art of Healing School of Medicine, located inside Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, will host a two-weekend mind-body medicine program exploring the power of thoughts and emotions to influence physical health. A collaborative effort of seven teachers, the certificate series comprises a first session on April 16 and 17 and a second session May 21 and 22. Morning sessions run from 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and afternoon sessions from 1:30 to 3:45 p.m. every day of the series. “This program is designed for those interested in facilitating their own healing or for healing practitioners, therapists, social workers and practitioners in the allopathic community that want to provide services from an expanded knowledge base,� says Sheri Bauer, founder of Angel Light. Classes offered in the program include Positive Psychology; Meditation for Healing the Spirit; Mandalas and Movement in Meditation; Energetic Techniques for Everyday Living; The Power of The Sub-Conscious Mind; Nutrition and the Mind, Body, Spirit Connection; and Integration of the Mind, Body and Spirit. Cost: $50 for each class, or a series rate of $360 when paid in full prior to the series start date. Location: 13300 Watertown Plank Rd., Elm Grove. For more information, call 262-787-3001 or visit AngelLightLLC.com. See ad, page 12.
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bundant Joy Yoga & Wellness will host the fifth annual Lake Country Wellness Expo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 7, in Oconomowoc, immediately after the Lake Yoga & Wellness Walk for Cancer. The event will feature more than 60 wellness booths, free classes, music, circus yoga, a rock climbing wall for kids, health scans, a cookout, a mini-spa, and sample services and giveaways at each booth. Early registrants will receive 10 bonus giveaway tickets to use at the booth of their choice. The products, services and demonstrations at the expo include Colorpuncture, reflexology, natural skin care, healthy snacks and meals, Somatic Movement, nutrition, holistic chiropractic care, healthy cooking, financial wellness, pain relief, yoga, martial arts, herbs and plants, soaps, fermented foods, jewelry and organic chocolate. “Everyone is interested in boosting their health and wellness,” says Karen Rudolph, of Abundant Joy. “This expo offers free admission, classes, mini-services, consults and samplings. Each year, our Wellness Expo grows, and we are so proud to be hosting an event that supports the community and the Lake Walk for Cancer.”
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Mindful Food Writing Workshop at Wellspring
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ristine Hansen, a nationally published food writer, and chef Ann WegnerLeFort, who teaches cooking and food preservation through her website, Mindful PalateMke.com, are teaming up to present a workshop, A Day of Mindful Food Writing, on penning stories about food with a mindful bent, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 14, at Wellspring educational center and organic farm. The day includes a vegetarian lunch made from scratch by Wegner-LeFort; a foraging excursion on the farm; a guided meditation about food; a list of markets that buy written content about food; and take-home recipes. Participants will learn how to write about food for today’s markets, and will practice folding in sensory experiences through writing prompts and tastings. “Many people have a kernel of an idea about what they want to write about food, whether it’s a cookbook, blog or series of articles, but not knowing how to get started can be a huge stumbling block,” says Hansen, coauthor of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Coffee & Tea and a successful freelance food, wine and travel writer since 1999. Location: 4382 Hickory Rd., West Bend. Registration is $90 through April 15, or $100 after. For more information or to register, call 262-675-6755 or visit WellspringInc.org/crafts.
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Nature’s Colors Aid Focus and Accuracy
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esearchers from the University of Melbourne determined that taking a quick break and looking at natural colors can significantly increase attention, focus and job performance. The researchers tested 150 university students that were randomly selected to view one of two city scenes consisting of a building with and without a flowering meadow green roof. The two views were experienced as micro-breaks, a 30-second period that can be taken every 40 minutes. Both groups were tested before and after viewing the scene for sustained attention spans, along with a performance test upon completing a task. Subjects that looked at the scene with the verdant roof had significantly longer attention spans and fewer errors in doing their tasks.
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Oily Oops Touted Dispersants Worsened Effects of Gulf Oil Spill A study conducted by the University of Georgia has found that the Corexit oil dispersant lauded by British Petroleum during the devastating 2010 Deepwater Horizon Gulf of Mexico oil spill not only failed to perform as expected, but may have formed deposits on the seafloor in a chemically altered condition. The naturally occurring proliferation of a particular species of bacteria (marinobacters) that eats untreated oil was completely curtailed when the spill was replaced with dispersed oil. This could be a worst-case scenario, because marine life would continue to be exposed to it over many years, if not decades. According to the report Environmental and Health Impacts of the BP Gulf Oil Spill, “As compared with only oil, Corexit-laden oil is four times more lethal; dispersed oil is 10 times more deadly than the dispersant alone.” The Center for Biological Diversity reports, “One of the dispersants used at the BP spill, Corexit 9527A, contains the toxin 2-butoxyethanol, which may cause injury to red blood cells, kidneys or the liver with repeated or excessive exposure.” Many nations have since outlawed the use of dispersants in their territorial waters in response to these revelations. Read the report at Tinyurl.com/BP-Oil-Spill-Report.
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Bee Kind The Good Fight for Honeybees A U.S. federal appeals court has blocked the use of the pesticide sulfoxaflor over concerns about its effect on honeybees, which have been disappearing throughout the country in recent years. “Initial studies showed sulfoxaflor was highly toxic to honeybees, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was required to get further tests,” says Circuit Judge Mary Schroeder. “Given the precariousness of bee populations, leaving the EPA’s registration of sulfoxaflor in place risks more potential environmental harm than vacating it.” The product, sold in the U.S. as Transform or Closer, must be pulled from store shelves by October 18. Paul Towers, a spokesperson for the nonprofit advocacy group Pesticide Action Network, comments, “This is [an example of] the classic pesticide industry shell game. As more science underscores the harms of a pesticide, they shift to newer, less-studied products, and it takes regulators years to catch up.” On another front, an insect form of Alzheimer’s disease caused by aluminum contamination from pesticides is another suspected contributing cause of the welldocumented widespread bee colony collapse, according to a study published in the journal PLOS ONE. Honeybees studied had levels of aluminum in their bodies equivalent to those that could cause brain damage in humans.
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Chris Keidel in spring, most bike shops are busy. My service is like a house call for bikes.” With cycling becoming more popular in Wisconsin— especially with the rising popularity of fat tire bikes, designed to ride through snow, mud and sand—Keidel anticipates a busy season. He works with a wholesale distributor that supplies fat tire bike accessories, and he recently completed a race series for local retailer Wheel & Sprocket. “I have a fat tire bike and I ride it all the time,” he says, reaffirming that cycling is a functional sport that can be enjoyed during all seasons. Although his main focus is getting his new business established, Keidel is also committed to promoting bike safety. Having noticed that many children don’t wear bike helmets, he plans to hold events dedicated to helmet education. He’ll perform basic safety tune-ups and adjustments on kids’ bikes for free when offering a bike safety class. He will also volunteer his mechanic services for group rides and races. Keidel says the best part of his job is engaging with people. “When I’m out there fixing or tuning up a bicycle, customers are more than welcome to watch what I do, and learn,” he says. “I want people to become educated about their bikes and ride more, and not just for recreation. Bikes are something that you can use every day, which in turn will get some cars off the streets. This will reduce air and noise pollution, provide less congestion and lower healthcare costs.” For more information about Mobile Bike Werx, call 414-915-9686 or visit MobileBikeWerx.com. See ad, page 21. Sheila Julson is a Milwaukee-based freelance writer and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine. natural awakenings
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EVERYDAY SUSTAINABILITY Practical Ways We Can Help Out the Planet by Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko
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or many Americans, living more sustainably has become a natural part of their daily routine as they consistently recycle, eat healthy and use energy more efficiently. It’s just what they normally do every day. Every one of them had to start somewhere, growing their efforts over time to the point that nearly every activity yields better results for themselves, their family, their community and the planet. It might begin with the way we eat and eventually expand to encompass the way we work.
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“The sustainability movement is large and growing in the U.S.,” says Todd Larsen, with Green America, a grassroots nonprofit organization harnessing economic forces to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. “Half a million people turned out in New York City to march for action on climate change. People also are working in their local communi-
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ties to oppose fracking and pollution, and to support green building and clean energy. Many businesses now include sustainability as a core business practice, including the 3,000 certified members of Green America’s Green Business Network.” This month, Natural Awakenings profiles the experiences of representative individuals from around the country that are helping to both make the world more sustainable and their own lives richer and more meaningful. From growing and cooking family food and line-drying laundry to powering their business with renewable energy, their approaches are as varied as the places they call home.
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“Many people start with something small at home, particularly if they’re concerned about the impacts on their family’s health,” says Larsen. “More Americans are approaching sustainability first through food. It’s relatively
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easy to change spending habits to incorporate more organic, fair trade and non-GMO [genetically modified] foods, and with the growth of farmers’ markets nationwide, people are able to buy local more easily.” A focus on food quality is how Wendy Brown and her husband and five children launched their eco-journey just outside of Portland, Maine. “We started thinking about where our food came from, how it was grown and raised and what we could do to ensure that it was better,” says Brown. “What we don’t grow or forage ourselves, we try to purchase from local farmers.” Living more simply during the past decade has helped the family cut debt and become more financially stable. “Our entry point to sustainable living was to grow tomatoes on the steps of an apartment that Kelly and I once called home years ago,” echoes Erik Knutzen, who, with his wife Kelly Coyne, have transformed their 960-square-foot Los Angeles bungalow into an oasis where they grow food, keep chickens and bees, brew, bake and house their bikes. Gabriele Marewski’s journey also started with what she ate. “I became a vegetarian at 14, after reading Diet for a Small Planet, by Frances Moore Lappé,” says Marewski, who in 1999 turned an avocado orchard in Homestead, Florida, into Paradise Farms. “Forty-seven years later, I’m still a strict vegetarian. I believe it’s the single most important statement we can make about saving the planet.” Marewski’s five-acre farm showcases certified organic micro greens, edible flowers, oyster mushrooms and a variety of tropical fruits marketed to Miami-area chefs. Her farm also offers Dinner in Paradise farm-to-table experiences to raise funds for local nonprofits providing food for underprivileged city residents, and bed-andbreakfast lodging. Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology offers a free online course, Sustainability in Everyday Life, based on five themes: energy, climate change, food, chemicals and globalization. “People can make a difference by making responsible choices in their everyday life,” says Anna Nyström Claesson, one of the three original teachers.
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“Every step toward sustainability is important and in the right direction,” explains Gina Miresse, with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), which will again host the world’s largest energy fair in June in Custer, Wisconsin. “It’s easy to start at home by adopting one new practice and sticking with it until it becomes a habit; then add a second practice and so on. This keeps people from getting overwhelmed.” We might, for example, switch to non-toxic home cleaning products when current products are used up. “There’s no need to throw everything in the trash and replace it all immediately—that would partially defeat the purpose of sustainability,” says Miresse. Green America, which suggests green alternatives to many products in online publications at GreenAmerica. org, recommends a congruent strategy. “We see people first change the way they purchase their food, move to reduce their purchases overall and green those they make, and then make their home more energy-efficient,” remarks Larsen. “Next, they consider walking and biking more.” Pamela Dixon explains, “On a day-to-day basis, it’s really about the products we use, like transferring to eco-friendly cleaners and yard maintenance, recycling electronic devices,
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paying bills electronically and receiving statements via email.” She and her husband, David Anderson, own Dave’s BrewFarm, in rural Wilson, Wisconsin, where they grow herbs, hops, raspberries and apples on 35 acres. “A 20-kilowatt wind generator supplies our electricity, and we use geothermal for heating and cooling,” adds Dixon. Due to career opportunities involving teaching principles of sustainability, the Wisconsin couple is in the process of selling the BrewFarm to move to La Crosse. “At our new home, we’re replacing the windows and appliances with more energy-efficient ones. We also chose our neighborhood so we can walk or bike to local grocery co-ops. We prefer to repair things when they break rather than buying something new, recycle everything the city will accept, compost food scraps and buy clothes at secondhand stores.” When the MREA Energy Fair began 27 years ago, the majority of attendees were interested in learning about first steps, such as recycling, relates Miresse. Today, sustainability basics ranging from fuel savings to water conservation are familiar, and they’re focused on revitalizing local economies. “Folks are now considering more ambitious practices such as sourcing food directly from local farmers, producing their own solar energy and incorporating energy storage, driving an electric vehicle or switching to more socially responsible investing.” The fair’s 250 workshops provide tools to help in taking their next steps on the journey to sustainability. Knutzen and Coyne’s passion has evolved from growing food into a larger DIY mode. “Cooking from scratch is something I prefer to do,” comments Knutzen. “I even grind my own flour.” Library books provide his primary source of inspiration. The Brown family likely echoes the thoughts of many American families. “We have many dreams, but the stark reality is that we live in a world that requires money,” says Wendy Brown. An electric car or solar electric system, for example, is a large investment. “The biggest barriers were mental blocks because we ‘gave up’ previous lifestyle norms,” she says. “Most people we know have a clothes dryer and can’t
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“The biggest and most positive impact I have comes from my general nonwaste philosophy,” advises Brown. “I try to reuse something rather than throwing it away. I’ve made underwear out of old camisoles and pajama pants from old flannel sheets. I reuse elastic from worn-out clothing. My travel beverage cup is a sauce jar with a reusable canning lid drilled with a hole for a reusable straw. Such examples show how we live every day.” Marewski’s love of travel doesn’t interfere with her sustainability quest. “When I travel, I like to walk or bicycle across countries,” she says. “It gives me a closer connection to the land and spontaneous contact with interesting people. I’m building a tiny home on wheels that’ll be completely self-sufficient, with solar, composting toilet and water catchment to reduce my footprint even further.” “Last August, I started a tenuretrack position in the school of business at Viterbo University,” says Dixon, who emphasizes how students can pursue sustainability in business and life. “I teach systems thinking, complex systems change and globally responsible leadership, all of which have a sustainability component.” She’s also faculty advisor to Enactus, a student organization focused on social entrepreneurship and making a positive impact on the community. “The best part of how we live is when my daughters make everyday eco-minded choices without even realizing it,” observes Brown. “I can see how remarkable it is, because I have the perspective of having lived differently. But for them, it’s just the way things are done. I think in that way, I’ve succeeded.” Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko’s ecojourney is captured in their books, ECOpreneuring, Farmstead Chef, Homemade for Sale, Rural Renaissance and Soil Sisters. Every day, they eat from their organic gardens surrounding their farm powered by the wind and sun.
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irtually all water, atmospheric water vapor and soil moisture presently gracing the Earth has been perpetually recycled through billions of years of evaporation, condensation and precipitation. As all living things are composed of mostly water and thus a part of this cycle, we may be drinking the same water that a Tyrannosaurus Rex splashed in 68 million years ago, along with what was poured into Cleopatra’s bath. Perhaps this mythological sense of water’s endlessness or the National Aeronautics and Space Administration images from outer space of a blue planet nearly three-quarters covered by water makes us complacent. Yet only 2.5 percent of Earth’s water is not salt water and of sufficient quality to be consumable by humans, plants and animals. Vulnerable to the demands of humanity’s unprecedented population explosion, careless development and toxic pollution and other contamination, we must reexamine this precious resource. Sandra Postel, founder of the Global Water Policy Project, who has studied freshwater issues for more than 30 years, says, “Communities, farmers
and corporations are asking what we really need the water for, whether we can meet that need with less, and how water can be better managed [through] ingenuity and ecological intelligence, rather than big pumps, pipelines, dams and canals.” Seeking to reclaim lost ground in the protection of our water and wetland resources, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the 2015 Clean Water Rule. The new regulations are needed to restore the strength to the 1972 Clean Water Act that has been weakened by the courts and previous administrations. Notably, within hours of activating the regulation, the EPA was served with lawsuits from corporate polluters, and within weeks, more than 20 state attorneys general filed suit against it. Today the legal battle continues over whether the new regulation will be allowed to stay in force or not. “Every day, local, state and federal governments are granting permission to industries to pollute, deforest, degrade and despoil our environments, resulting in serious effects on our planet and our bodies,” says Maya K. van Rossum,
Clean drinking water is rapidly being depleted all around the world.
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a Delaware Riverkeeper and head of the four-state Delaware Riverkeeper Network. Under van Rossum’s leadership the network has created a national initiative called For the Generations advocating for the passage of constitutional protection for environmental rights at both the state and federal levels. It was inspired by a legal victory secured by van Rossum and her organization in 2013 in a case titled Robinson Township, Delaware Riverkeeper Network, et al. vs. the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which used Pennsylvania’s Constitutional Environmental Rights Amendment to strike down significant portions of a profracking piece of legislation as unconstitutional. Until this legal victory, Pennsylvania’s constitutional environmental rights amendment was dismissed as a mere statement of policy rather than a true legal protection. “Each individual process of fracking uses on the order of 5 million gallons of freshwater water mixed with chemicals for drilling and fracking operations, introducing highly contaminated wastewater into our environment,” explains van Rossum. “Every frack increases the chances of carcinogenic chemical leakage into the soil and water sources.” In the pioneering Pennsylvania case, the court’s ruling made clear that the environmental rights of citizens aren’t granted by law, but are inherent and rights that cannot be removed, annulled or overturned by government or law. “Even more significant, the court stated that these environmental rights belong to present generations living on Earth today and to future generations,” enthuses van Rossum. She also cites that although America’s Declaration of Independence includes several inalienable rights, our federal constitution and those of 48 states fail to provide protection for three basic needs required to enjoy them—the right to pure water, clean air and healthy environments.
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that the best way to choose what to keep is to actually hold each item. As you do, ask yourself, “Does this spark joy?” When you touch something, your body reacts, and its response to each item is different. The process of assessing how you feel about the things you own—identifying those that have fulfilled their purpose, expressing your gratitude and bidding them farewell and good wishes for their onward journey—is a rite of passage to a new life.
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How can we begin to get and stay organized? It’s not about a set of rules, but acquiring the right mindset for becoming a tidy person. Think in concrete terms,
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so that you can picture what it would be like to live in a clutter-free space. Start by identifying your bigger goal. Ask yourself why you want this, repeating the question to get to the root of the answer. As you explore the reasons behind your ideal lifestyle, you’ll realize that the ultimate reason is to be happy. Then you are ready to begin. I recommend cleaning out and organizing your entire space in one go-around. When completed, the change is so profound that it inspires a strong aversion to your previously cluttered state. The key is to make the change so sudden that you experience a complete change of heart. By discarding the easy things first, you can gradually hone your decision-making skills, including knowing who else can use what you don’t need. I recommend starting with clothes, then move to books, documents, miscellaneous items and finally anything with sentimental value. photo by Ichigo Natsuno
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apanese organizing consultant Marie Kondo helps us discover happiness through tidiness. Already perusing home and lifestyle magazines by age 5, she spent her childhood “tidying” up her surroundings rather than playing with toys. The organizing system Kondo went on to develop, the KonMari method, defies most long-held rules of organizing, such as installing clever storage solutions to accommodate stuff or decluttering one area at a time. Her New York Times bestseller, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, has been published in 30 countries, demonstrating that her methods speak to universal desires, including a hunger for order and simplicity. She’s now released a companion book, Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up. Kondo’s principles, including vertically stacking clothing and using special folding methods for socks, can seem quirky, yet her approach gets results. Kondo claims a nearly zero percent “clutter relapse” rate among clients because they’ve become surrounded only by things they love.
Is it important to touch every single object in the decision process? At one point in my life, I was virtually a “disposal unit”, constantly on the lookout for superfluous things. One day, I realized that I had been so focused on what to discard that I had forgotten to cherish the things I loved. Through this experience, I concluded
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What do you recommend for organizing what remains after a purge? The secret to maintaining an uncluttered room is to pursue simplicity in storage, so that you can see at a glance what you have. My storage rules are simple: Store all items of the same type in one place and don’t scatter storage space.
How does this process change us and our relationship to things? Through it, you identify both what you love and need in your home and in your life. People have told me that decluttering has helped them achieve lifelong dreams, such as launching their own business; in other cases, it has helped them let go of negative attachments and unhappy relationships. Despite a drastic reduction in belongings, no one has ever regretted it, even those that ended up with a fifth of their earlier possessions. It’s a continuing strong reminder that they have been living all this time with things they didn’t need. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
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Animal Communication Sessions – 12-4pm. Ever wonder what your animal friend is thinking? Bring your animal friend or a picture and find out thoughts, feelings, behavioral issues, or what they like. $55/20 minute session. Petlicious, 2217 Silvernail Rd, Pewaukee. Register: 262-548-0923. Petlicious.com.
SUNDAY, APRIL 1 School of Sound & Healing Weekend 3 – Apr 1-3. Fri, 5-8pm; Sat, Sun, 10am-5:30pm both days. Learn to use voice, drums, singing bowls, tingshas and tuning forks to diagnosis energy imbalances within the human body. The use of crystal bowls in healing will be presented along with a vocal healing practicum. Delbert Charging Crow will instruct in Native American sacred songs, chants and healing rituals. $295. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
Try-It Mini-Sessions Wellness Event – 1-4:30pm. Try wellness services with mini-sessions in a lighthearted atmosphere: auricular acupuncture, chair massage, craniosacral therapy, advanced energy work. $20/entrance fee, includes the cost of all minisessions. The Center for Well-Being, Lake Country, LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. Reservation info, Sandra: 262-367-0607. C4WB.com.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 2 The Twelve Powers of Man – 10am-12pm. This is a monthly study of the book by the same title, written by our co-founder, Charles Fillmore, is led by Rev Brian Griffin. Love offering accept. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. UnityChurchInMilwaukee.org. Animal Communication – 12-4pm. Ever wonder what your animal friend is thinking? Bring your animal friend or a picture and find out thoughts, feelings, behavioral issues, or what they like. $55/20 minute session. Bark n Scratch Outpost, 5835 W Blue Mound Rd, Milwaukee. Register: 414-4444110. BarkNScratchOutpost.com. Spring Cleanse – 12:30-2:30pm. This nutrition workshop with Dr Diana Milling, ND, encompasses a whole body approach to cleansing; boost immunity, decrease inflammation and support the most important organs of detoxification. $40, plus the cost of optional supplements. Urban Om, 2410 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee. 414-533-5108. UrbanOmMke.com/ workshops-events/. Spring Mandala Making: Mini-Workshop of Transformation & Balance – 1-3:30pm. The earth begins its transformation, awakening to of rebalance and plant the seeds of knowledge, wisdom and understanding with the positive action of mandala making. $40, includes materials. The Center for Well-Being, Lake Country, LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. Preregistration, Sandra: 262-3670607. C4WB.com.
MONDAY, APRIL 4 The After-Life of Loved Ones: Easter-Mondaymorning Exploring – Apr 4, 11. 9:30-11:30am.
Core beliefs either free us to live lighter, or in painful, lasting sorrow. What we know for sure and what we are willing to explore and feel uplifted about: science, spirituality, theology and life. $45, $75/for 2; register by Apr 2. WonderSpirit, LLC/Kindred Spirit Center, 2312 N Grandview Blvd, Ste 101, Waukesha. RSVP Anne Wondra: 262-544-4310. WonderSpirit.com.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 Meditation Made Easy – 6-7pm. Few of us take the time to sustain a meditation practice in spite of knowing the benefits. Get the benefits of deep level meditation with ease, in a fraction of the time. $5. Lotus Be Well, 75 N Main, Hartford. Trish Hoehn: 262-457-2222. LotusBeWell.com. Twelve World Teachers: Confucius – 7-8:30pm. Vivian Faye joins us to trace the life and teachings of this well-known teacher whose ideas still exert a beneficial influence on serious students centuries after his death. Donation. Theosophical Society, 1718 E Geneva Pl, Milwaukee. 414-745-9297.
THURSDAY, APRIL 7 Spirit Message Circle – 6:30-8:45pm. After a meditation to awaken intuitive guidance, The circle will provide an opportunity to receive a message from spirit as well as give others messages. This is an opportunity to increase intuitive abilities or just wanting guidance from realms beyond. No experience necessary. $20. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
FRIDAY, APRIL 8 Yoga for Healing: Body Image/Eating – 6-7:30 pm. Are you mindfully eating or eating disorderedly? Learn to feel good in your body with Jessica Popp, RYT, certified from the program Eat, Breathe, Thrive. Free, preregistration required. W307 N1497 Golf Rd, ste 102, Delafield. 262-337-9065. Santosha Fitness.net.
SATURDAY, APRIL 9 Fermentation Workshop – 9:30-11:30am Class includes a demonstration of making a SCOBY and kombucha tea, hands-on sauerkraut making, hand-outs, recipes, your own kombucha mother mushroom and a jar of homemade sauerkraut.
Reiki Level I – 12:30-6pm. This class is taught using the original intent and ideals of Dr. Mikao Usui, the founder of Reiki. Students will become First Degree Reiki Practitioners and earn a Reiki Level I Certificate upon completion of this class. $140. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
TUESDAY, APRIL 12 PlantPure Nation Film Screening & Potluck – 5-8:30pm. Screening of a documentary on a nationwide network promoting plant-based nutrition and its benefits, followed by a plant-based potluck, fellowship and presentation. Jill Holstine, PPN Pod Leader and Elizabeth Palmer. Lotus Be Well, 75 N Main, Hartford. 262-457-2222. LotusBeWell.com.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 Whispers on the Wind: Shamanic Training – Apr 13-17. Session 1 of a year-long program in shamanism, energy medicine and self-transformation. Meets 4 times over 12 months. Learn core energy healing techniques including power animal and soul retrieval, clearing of past life and ancestral imprints, ceremony and ritual, more. Golden Light Healing Retreat Center, Green Bay. RSVP: 920-609-8277. GoldenLightHealing.net. Introduction to Reiki Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm. Questions such as “How can I use Reiki in my home, career and life?” will be answered. Experience your energy field and that of fellow students. $15/preregistered. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com. Holistic Cleansing Rejuventation Information Webinar – 7-8pm. Learn about Ayurveda’s three-fold cleansing and rejuvenation process called Panchakarma, used to remove the toxic roots of illness. Also hear about the 2017 retreat in an affordable and authentic setting in India. Facilitated by Jamie Durner, Abundant You Coaching. Questions and webinar registration: JamieDurner@icloud.com. Full retreat details and pricing available at TinyURL.com/gwvqkjt. Esoteric Shakespeare – 7-8:30pm. In celebration of Shakespeare’s 500th Anniversary, Jeanie Dean offers us a presentation of Manly Hall’s (and others) theories about the Bard’s identity, including phrases he coined which are still in use today. Donation. Theosophical Society, 1718 E Geneva Pl, Milwaukee. 414-745-9297.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 14 Medium Circle – 6:30-8:30pm. An evening of insight, inspiration and spirit messages intended for you. Possibly connect with departed loved ones, angels and spirit guides. A healing experience. $30 prepaid. Inspiration Wellness Group, 6420A S Howell Ave. Stacie Tatera: 414-882-9511, Milwaukee Medium.com.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15 Spring into Spring with Well-Balanced Muscles – 10-11am. Join physical therapist and movement expert Emily Yenor to learn the eight key steps to ensuring well-balanced muscles for a healthy, active spring. Good Harvest Market (Cafe), Waukesha/ Pewaukee. Register. Emily Yenor: 414-405-3956. 1212Bodyworks.com.
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markyourcalendar APRIL 16-17 Art Expo – (set-up Fri eve). Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun, 12-4pm. Local artists, crafts people and businesses will showcase their trades, hobbies and vocations. The goal is to make Unity’s spiritual family and community aware of local wares and trade. Snack bar will be open. Vendors still welcome to sign up to exhibit; call the office. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. Info and vendor sign up: UCIM@wi.rr.com. Infinite Possibilities: The Art of Changing Your Life – 9am-3:30pm. Workshop, based on Mike Dooly’s bestseller, is a jam-packed, life-changing and thought provoking day where shifts, changes and aha moments are expected. Bring a sack lunch. $57, includes workbook. Unity Center of Light, Bishop’s Woods West I, 150 S Sunnyslope Rd, Ste 110, Brookfield. RSVP by Apr 10: 262-641-7558. TheUnityCenterOfLight.org. Healthy Relationships: Part 1 – 10am-1pm. Go beyond roles and game playing and enter a space for sacred communications where we create equal, loving relationships in all areas of our lives. $35/by Apr 9, $40/thereafter. The Center for Well-Being, Lake Country, LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. Preregistration, Sandra: 262-367-0607. C4WB.com. Mind Body Medicine Program – Apr 16, 17. 10:30am-3:45pm both days. Subjects covered in this eight class series include: positive psychology, meditation for healing, mandalas in meditation, meditation & movement, hypnosis, EFT, mind/body/ spirit integration and feeding the mind/body and spirit. The class provides a basis of understanding of how the mind, body and spirit work together. $50/per class, 10% series discount when paid in full before series start date. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com. Reiki I – 12:30-4:30pm. Learn the benefits of energy healing, how to heal yourself and others and to perform Reiki on fellow students using the proper hand positions. Certificate of completion awarded. $175, manuals included in class fee. Light of Grace, 5806 W National Ave, West Allis. 414-258-5555. Info@ LightOfGrace.church.
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One-Year Celebration – 2-5pm. Plan to attend some sample sessions of guided meditation and more. Enjoy refreshments, drawings, and good conversation about what being mindful might mean. Free. Dragonfly Meditation Studio, 11649 N Port Washington Rd, Mequon. 262-518-0173. DragonflyMeditation.com.
SUNDAY, APRIL 17 Reiki II – 12:30-4:30pm. Learn the symbols that correspond to Level II, their shape and what they stand for and how to apply them in healing. Perform Reiki on fellow students incorporating the Reiki II symbols. Certificate of completion awarded. $175, manuals included in class fee. Light of Grace, 5806 W National Ave, West Allis. 414-258-5555. Info@ lightofgrace.church.
MONDAY, APRIL 18 Singing Bowl Group Session – 6:30-8pm. Experience bliss and inner peace with a master of singing bowls, Join the group as Akhilanka, from Mysore, India, transports the group through a sound healing of relaxation. $30. Center for Well-Being Lake Country, LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. RSVP, Laura Haberstroh: 262-844-9213. C4WB.com.
Aleister Crowley: The Seeds Sown – 7-8:30pm. Phoenix Suvayas continues his series on Crowley, showing how his philosophy, based on Gnosticism, resulted in his planting spiritual seeds in the hearts and minds of many notable personages of his acquaintance. Phoenix will also show that Crowley’s reputation was not his essence. Donation. Theosophical Society, 1718 E Geneva Pl, Milwaukee. 414-745-9297.
THURSDAY, APRIL 21 How to Heal with Color – 6:30-8pm. Understanding why certain colors affect us favorably while others bring about negative feelings helps us along our healing journeys. In this class you will be given an overview of the purpose and application of colors in accordance with the laws of the universe. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
FRIDAY, APRIL 22 5th Annual Rock the Green Earth Day Celebration – 11am-1pm. Local food trucks and a live concert on a pedal powered stage combined with near zero waste event production. The Earth Day Celebration in downtown Milwaukee is a great way to learn about eco-friendly opportunities and support the community in its environmental efforts. FREE. Location and info: RockTheGreen.com. Women’s Retreat: Unlock Your Happiness – Apr 22-24. 5:30pm Friday through Sunday noon. Spend time in stimulating study and discussion to identify and release old habits and beliefs while you reclaim your authentic self and allow your spirit to soar. $200, includes all costs, meals and room. Cedar Valley Retreat Center in West Bend. 262-367-0607. C4WB.com.
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TUESDAY, APRIL 19 Course in Chakra Healing: Third Eye – 6:158:45pm. Increase perception through the awakening of the third eye chakra. Students will have their aura read as well as participate in reading fellow students as time permits. Discussion of the related senses, elements, colors and crystals will be included. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com. Book Club Discussion – 6:30-8:30pm. Chocolate, wine, a beautiful setting and an inspiring, heartwarming discussion. Bring your book, along with chocolate and wine to share. Call for details on book and discussion questions. $8. Lotus Be Well, 75 N Main, Hartford. Elizabeth Palmer: 262-457-2222. LotusBeWell.com.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 Sound Therapy: Using Music to Ease Stress, Improve Health – 7-8pm. Discover the power of sound. Let Celia’s voice and crystal singing bowls facilitate a shift into higher consciousness and assist with transformation and healing. $10. Lotus Be Well, 75 N Main, Hartford. Trish Hoehn: 262-457-2222. LotusBeWell.com.
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Crystal Reiki Level I – Apr 23, May 7, Jun 4. 123pm each day. Be attuned to symbols that enhance the ability to transmit energy for self-healing and/or the healing of others. The first level teaches practical grounding and centering techniques and discusses ethical practices within the crystal Reiki system. Also learn to draw and use the first five symbols in the crystal Reiki system. $75/per class. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. Angel LightLLC.com. A.R.E. Meeting – 8am-5pm. A group study of the teachings of Edgar Cayce. Luncheon is provided. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. Info and sign up, Kevin Reger: 414475-0105. UnityChurchInMilwaukee.org. Edgar Cayce: Gnostic Christianity of the Early Church – 9am-4pm. Hal Costly leads a discussion of Cayce’s view of Gnosticism and Christianity, and how these can affirm our present beliefs and spiritual growth. $45/advance, includes lunch. Unity Church. 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-322-6552. AREHeartland.org. Animal & Human Reiki II – 10am-4pm. Reiki is a hands-on energy healing treatment that improves health, reduces stress, provides emotional balance and promotes wellbeing for animals and humans. Includes attunement and certification. Reiki I required. $150, $50/non-refundable deposit required. Petlicious, 2217 Silvernail Rd, Pewaukee. Register: 262-548-0923. Petlicious.com.
SUNDAY, APRIL 24 Reiki 1 Workshop & Attunement – 9am-3pm, First level Reiki. No experience required. Workshop includes Reiki 1 manual, instruction and certificate of completion. Have healing energy in your hands forever. $200 prepayment to register. Inspiration Wellness Group, 6420A S Howell Ave. Natalie Benoit: 414-651-2243. MilwaukeeReiki.MassagePlanet.com. North Shore Wellness Body, Mind, Spirit Expo – 10am-5pm. This expo features the latest advances in holistic health and healing with more than 60 exhibitors and many renowned speakers, Reiki healers, fitness experts and more. $5, free/under 12. Four Points Sheraton Milwaukee North Shore, 8900 N Kildeer Ct, Brown Deer. Dr Joanne: 414-349-4932. Gratitude: A Sound Meditation and Empowerment Journey – 1-2pm. Be guided through setting up a gratitude practice, the most abundant way of attracting your heart’s desires. Be guided into a deep meditative state to anchor gratitude codes into your expression. $40, materials. Light of Grace, 5806 W National Ave, West Allis. 414-258-5555. Info@ lightofgrace.church. Build Strength and Release Neck and Jaw Tension – 1-4pm. Exploring the anatomy of the neck and shoulders to learn how the overuse of these muscles leads to tight gripping in the neck, jaw and upper back. Learn the important techniques of scapular stability and find strength to support overall shoulder movement and ease. $40. Register: 262-215-1864. Register: SantoshaFitness.net.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 Education and the Theosophical Movement – 7-8:30pm. Janet Kerschner provides a colorful overview of the involvement of Theosophists in education, from the early Olcott schools to the educational systems of Rudolf Steiner, Maria Montessori, Krishnamurti and Vic Hao Chin, Jr. Unknown to most teachers and parents, Theosophical thought pervades all of these important educational developments. Donation. Theosophical Society, 1718 E Geneva Pl, Milwaukee. 414-745-9297.
THURSDAY, APRIL 28 April Potluck – 11am-2pm. The Sustainable Enterprise Association of Milwaukee (SEAM) invites you to enjoy a monthly potluck and connect with like-minded professionals dedicated to sustainable design and development in Milwaukee. Bring a dish to share. The Green Team of WI, 5420 W State St, Milwaukee. More info: GreenTeamWI.squarespace. com/seam.
FRIDAY, APRIL 29 BFF Fridays: Girl’s Night Out – 6:30-9:30pm. An evening of socializing and fun. This month learn to tap into your own energy field. Relax and enjoy light appetizers and refreshments. $15. The Center for Well-Being, Lake Country, LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. Sandra: 262-367-0607. C4WB.com.
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APRIL 30 Dare to Be Aware Fair – 9am-5pm. More than 80 exhibitors: specialists in health, wellness, personal growth and natural healing; herbs and organic items; psychic readings, animal communicators; massage, chiropractic; 14 free presentations, and more. $5. Alverno College, Sister Joel Reed Center, Milwaukee. DareTo BeAwareFair.com.
5th Annual Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference – June 3-5. More than 60 workshops and plant walks, kids’ and teen camps, swimming, evening entertainment, marketplace, red tent, film screenings, roundtable discussions on building herbal community and more. Camp Helen Brachman, Almond, WI. Info: MidwestWomensHerbal.com.
Hormone Balance Diet: Building Health and Vitality with Food – 1-3pm. Many diets don’t work because they fail to address the hormonal root cause. This workshop with Sarah Axtell, ND, encompasses a whole-foods approach to balance adrenal, thyroid and sex hormones. $50, plus the cost of optional supplements. INVIVO, 2060 N Humboldt Ave, Milwaukee. 414-265-5606. InvivoWellness.com.
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plan ahead MAY Eleventh Annual Spring Festival – May 1. 127pm. A celebration of spring with free workshops and interesting, unusual vendors. Family oriented; includes a children’s area. Free. Las Margaritas lower level, 6869 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee. Info, Sandy: 414-350-4291.
markyourcalendar MAY 2 Celebrating Mother’s Day – 6:30-8pm. Connect with holistic parents, discover natural choices for your family, and learn about Holistic Moms Network (HMN). Come for crafts, refreshments, discussion. Free/ members, donations welcome. WellRounded Maternity Center, 2455 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee. Info: 414604MOMS. MilwaukeeWI. HolisticMoms.org.
JULY 23 Madison Free to Breathe Yoga Challenge – 8am. Challenge yourself in this all day, outdoor, one-of-a-kind team yoga experience and raise funds to help change the future of lung cancer. Teams of up to 8 members will participate in up to 8 hours of varied-intensity, instructor-led yoga. A variety of wellness experiences and other activities will round out a full day of yoga, community and fun, all to help double lung cancer survival. $50*/ person *fundraising minimums apply. Lake Farm Park, Madison, WI. FreeToBreathe.org/ madisonyoga.
SEPTEMBER Scotland Journey – September 19-29. A pilgrimage of renewal against the backdrop of the Scottish Highlands and Isles, as you connect with the forces of nature, the spirits of the land and the deep well of your own spirit. Join in ceremony, ritual and meditation in ancient sacred sites as you weave your energy with this sacred land of the ancients and fairies. Stay overnight in a castle while meeting with local guides in ancient stone circles and ruins. More information: 920-609-8277. GoldenLightHealing.net.
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Peru Spiritual Journey – May 7-20, 2016. Explore the Andes with native shamans. From Machu Picchu—the city in the clouds—to the holy mountains of Peru, be immersed in teachings and healing ceremonies with native medicine people. More info, Amy Wilinski: 920-609-8277. GoldenLightHealing.net. The Great Milwaukee Victory Garden Blitz – May 7 - May 21. The goal is to build 500 garden beds with organic soil across Milwaukee in individuals’ yards, at churches, schools and other organizations who have signed up. Buy a garden for yourself, sponsor a garden for someone else, or volunteer to build beds. Register to buy or sponsor a garden, and/ or volunteer at VictoryGardenInitiative.org/BLITZ. DIY Remission and Heal Forever Workshop – May 14, 9am-3pm. Learn to juice, make ferments, bone broth, cancer-fighting salads; to heal with flower essences, essential oils, herbals and more. Your ability to heal is greater than you believe. Includes
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services and Aveda savings. Free. The Institute of Beauty & Wellness, 327 E St Paul Ave, Milwaukee. RSVP: 414-227-2889. IBW.edu.
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Yoga with Rachel – 5:45-6:45pm. Gentle yoga with the focus on breath and mindfulness of movement. $15, $10/members. Dragonfly Meditation Studio, 11649 N Port Washington Rd, #225, Mequon. 262518-0173. DragonflyMeditation.com.
Sunday Services: Unity Church in Milwaukee – 10am. April services will focus on that timeless treasure of wisdom, The Four Agreements, by Don Miguel Ruiz. This book contains the simplest, most profound practices for a fulfilling life. Youth Ed, and Nursery care provided. Love offering accept. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73 rd St, Wauwatosa. UnityChurchInMilwaukee.org.
Beginner/Intermediate Yoga – 6-7pm. Relieve stress, gain flexibility, strength and balance. Emphasis is on proper alignment and breathing for a safe, healing practice. Led by Shelley Carpenter, PT, RYT. $44/4 weeks, $13/class. The Ommani Center, 1166 Quail Ct, #210, Pewaukee. Register: 414-217-4185. Shelley@PureEnergyYoga.com. PureEnergyYoga.com.
Guided Meditation – 10am. This is a guided secular meditation with a focus on the breath to develop increased mindfulness. Open for beginner to advanced practice. $15, free/members. Dragonfly Meditation Studio, 11649 N Port Washington Rd, #225, Mequon. 262-518-0173. DragonflyMeditation.com. Unity Center of Light Sunday Service – 10am. Inspirational message from Rev Sue Ellen Kelly, enhanced by the music of George Busateri and John Zaffiro with various soloists. Also youth Sunday School. Unity Center of Light, 150 S Sunnyslope Rd, Ste 110, Brookfield. 262-641-7558. TheUnity CenterOfLight.org.
monday Beginner/Intermediate Yoga – 7-8pm. Relieve stress, gain flexibility, strength and balance. Emphasis is on proper alignment and breathing for a safe, healing practice. Led by Shelley Carpenter, PT, RYT. $40/4 weeks, $12/drop in. Heritage Presbyterian Church, S63 W13761 College Avenue, Muskego. Register: 414-217-4185. Shelley@PureEnergyYoga. com. PureEnergyYoga.com.
tuesday Beginner/Intermediate Yoga – 9-10am. Relieve stress, gain flexibility, strength and balance. Emphasis is on proper alignment and breathing for a safe, healing practice. Led by Shelley Carpenter, PT, RYT. $44/4 weeks, $13/class. The Ommani Center, 1166 Quail Court, Ste 210, Pewaukee. Register: 414-217-4185. Shelley@PureEnergyYoga.com. PureEnergyYoga.com. Joy of Learning Playgroup – Apr 29-May 17. 9–11am. Experience the warmth of the Waldorf environment during weeks of activities with the teacher. For children ages 2 to 4 years old, accompanied by a parent. $64. Tamarack Waldorf School. 1150 E Brady St, Milwaukee. RSVP: 414-277-0009. TamarackWaldorf.org. Gentle Yoga: Unified Body Method – 9:30am. Discover how to move your body with ease and fluidity. Practice quieting your mind and feeling sensations. $15, $10/members. Dragonfly Meditation Studio, 11649 N Port Washington Rd, Ste 225, Mequon. More info, Susie Raymond: 414-352-6550. DragonflyMeditation.com.
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Integrating Your Balanced Lifestyle Coaching Success Circle – Through Apr. 5:15-7:15pm. 4th Tue. A supportive space to stay on track with your highest self-care, receive 1:1 guidance, and learn from others. Monthly two-hour group session and 30-minute individual coaching included for six months via tele-conference call. $125. Jamie Durner, coach and practitioner: 262-389-5835. Apply: AyurvedaWellness.org/?p=5178. Disappearance of the Universe – Through Apr 12. 6-7:30pm. Book study/discussion, led by Rev Kris Nelsen. A fresh look at why we are here; a shift in paradigm. A primer to Course in Miracles. $120/full course, includes the book, $15/donation per class. Light of Grace, 5806 W National Ave, West Allis. RSVP: 414-258-5555. Info@LightOfGrace.church. Architecture of All Abundance Personal Renaissance Circle – 8:10-9:10pm. Phone reading and conversation circle. Life wisdom, feminine-spiritcentered sessions led by Anne Wondra. $10, $27/ monthly. Register, Anne Wondra: 262-544-4310. WonderSpirit.com.
wednesday Prosperity & Abundance Coaching Success Circle – Through Apr. 9-11am. 1st Wed. Group meets via tele-conference for two-hour group session. $125, includes group and 30 minute individual coaching, pertinent materials and an optional prosperity meditation. Facilitated by Jamie Durner, coach and practitioner: 262-389-5835. Register, info: AyurvedaWellness.org/?p=5153. Guided Meditation – 12pm. This is a guided secular meditation with a focus on the breath to develop increased mindfulness. Open for beginner to advanced practice. $15, free/members. Dragonfly Meditation Studio, 11649 N Port Washington Rd, #225, Mequon. 262-518-0173. DragonflyMeditation.com. Belief – Through May 18. 7-9pm. View and discuss the mini-series Belief, which explores unique traditions of faith, culture and spirituality that connect people, helping them to find meaning in their lives and endure tough times. Unity Center of Light, Bishop’s Woods West I, 150 S Sunnyslope Rd, Ste 110, Brookfield. RSVP by Apr 10: 262-641-7558. TheUnityCenterOfLight.org. Aveda Mixer – 5-8pm. 1st Wed. Take time to replenish and experience Aveda with a night of free mini
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thursday Gentle Healing Yoga - 10-11am. Gentle, individualized class ideal for those with chronic aches and pains, arthritis, fibromyalgia, MS, cancer, post-injury, health conditions, or interested in gentle yoga. Instructor: Shelley Carpenter, PT, RYT. $40/4 weeks, $12/ class. Lakepoint Church, S63W13694 Janesville Rd, Muskego. Register: 414-217-4185. Shelley@ PureEnergyYoga.com. PureEnergyYoga.com. Silent Unity Prayer Circle – 11am. This is a prayer time in conjunction with the service being said at Unity’s World Headquarters. Submit your prayer requests if you are unable to be present. Unity in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. RSVP: 414-475-0105. UnityChurchInMilwaukee.org.
friday Joy of Learning Playgroup – Apr 26-May 20. 9-11am. Experience the warmth of the Waldorf environment during weeks of activities with the teacher. For children ages 2 to 4 years old, accompanied by a parent. $64. Tamarack Waldorf School. 1150 E Brady St, Milwaukee. RSVP: 414-277-0009. TamarackWaldorf.org. Reiki Share & Meditation – 6:30-8:30pm. 3rd Fri. Session starts with a chakra meditation led by Rev Kris Nelsen, followed by sharing Reiki with one another. Sharing Reiki enhances the overall Reiki experience, and demonstrates the law of wholeness. Love offering. Light of Grace, 5806 W National Ave, West Allis. RSVP: 414-258-5555. LightOfGrace.church.
saturday Milwaukee County Winter Farmers’ Market – Through Apr 9. 9am-12:30pm. Farmers’ market offering local growers and producers the opportunity to sell their products – including honey; grass fed meat and poultry; produce and herbs; cheese; eggs; bakery goods and more – to county residents throughout the winter in a climate-controlled greenhouse. Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee. 262-366-7530. MCWFM.org.
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ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE BY ALANA
6789 N Green Bay Ave, Glendale 414-813-4747 AcupunctureByAlana.com Specializing in pain treatment, internal medicine, hormone imbalance and stress management, Alana utilizes acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to help individuals achieve their optimal health.
ANANDA ACUPUNCTURE & HEALING CENTER
4528 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood 414-791-0303 AnandaAcupuncture.com Our focus is stress and pain management along with support modalities: nutritional consultations, moxibustion, guasha, reiki and craniosacral therapy, herbal, homeopathic and essential oil prescriptions. See ad, page 25.
ANIMAL COMMUNICATION/ HEALING ALL SPIRIT HEALING
Stacy Krafczyk • 414-460-4781 AllSpiritHealing.com Stacy Krafczyk specializes in Animal Communication, intuitive readings, after life communication, energy work and healing for both people and animals that helps promote physical and emotional well-being.
ANIMAL CONNECTING AND HEALING
Aimee Lawent Beach 414-732-9860 AnimalConnectingAndHealing@yahoo.com Aimee is a Healing Touch for Animals (HTA) Practitioner and animal communicator. HTA restores harmony and balance to an animal’s energy system and works cooperatively with traditional veterinary care.
BICYCLE REPAIR MOBILE BIKE WERX
MobileBikeWerx.com MobileBikeWerx@gmail.com 414-915-9686 Eliminate the hassle. Full-service certified bicycle repair shop on wheels. Pick-up and delivery. Emergency and on-site repair. Convenient, competitive pricing, guaranteed. Servicing all types and brands.
BODYWORK
CRYSTALS ANGEL LIGHT CENTER FOR THE HEALING ARTS
13000 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove 262-787-3001 • AngelLightLLC.com Our Crystal Emporium features unique and exquisite crystals, stones and natural stone jewelry at affordable prices. Crystal Workshops and therapeutic Crystal Healing sessions also available.
FREE SPIRIT CRYSTALS
4763 N 124 St, Butler • 262-790-0748 FreeSpiritCrystals.com Besides selling beautiful stones and crystals, we offer a variety of healing sessions, crystal healing classes, reiki, astrology, tarot readings and spiritual counseling. See ad, page 10.
DENTISTRY
1212 BODYWORKS
19601 W Bluemound Rd, #100, Brookfield 414-405-3956 1212BodyWorks.com
INTEGRATIVE DENTAL SOLUTIONS
Emily Yenor, Physical Therapist and movement expert, identifies and corrects muscle imbalances throughout the body to help you move better, feel better and live better. See ad, page 25.
CHIROPRACTIC
N35 W23770 Capitol Dr, Pewaukee 262-691-4555 • MyNaturalDentist.com
“…Because a healthy Body, starts with a healthy Mouth.” Our office specializes in treating the cause of the problem and not just the symptoms; we offer the latest advances in dentistry. See ad, page 3.
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WIDER HORIZONS CHIROPRACTIC
YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS
12750 W North Ave, Brookfield 414-852-1330 WiderHorizonsChiropractic.com
D r. R e b e c c a E b e r l e i s a chiropractor specializing in Network Spinal Analysis (NSA) chiropractic care, a gentle approach safe for all ages, newborn to adult.
HOLISTIC COACHING
Anne Wondra 262-544-4310 Yldist.com/myoilsjuice
My wellness site is life-centered. I write about and teach empowered wellness, useful resources, and creating everyday wellness for ourselves. Learn more on my blog tab at yldist.com/myoilsjuice.
HOLISTIC HEALING
ABUNDANT YOU COACHING
CENTER FOR WELL-BEING
240 Regency Ct., Ste. 201, Brookfield 262-389-5835 AbundantYouCoaching.com Jamie Durner helps you get more of what you want in health, life & business with ayurvedic lifestyle plans, abundance-focused coaching, and business support for the holistic soloprenuer.
Sandra Anderson 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland 262-367-0607 • c4wb.com
Sandra Anderson is certified in advanced energy medicine techniques and practices for supporting individuals who are looking for holistic approaches in attaining fulfillment and wellbeing. See ad, page 26.
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GOLDEN LIGHT HEALING
Amy Wilinski, Shamanic Energy Practitioner/ Reiki Master • 920-609-8277 GoldenLightHealing.net Discover your gifts with one of our many offerings! Offering healing sessions and training in Milwaukee and Green Bay area in Reiki, Shamanism, Intuition, Mediumship and much more.
HYPNOTHERAPY HK HYPNOSIS
414-241-2563 4650 N Port Washington Rd HKHypnosisMilwaukee.com
Offering yoga, meditation, reiki, massage, naturopathic skin care treatments and remedies, organic makeup. A personalized experience for children and adults in a cozy home-like setting. See ad, page 24.
NATALIE BENOIT
Inspiration Wellness Group, 6420A S Howell Ave, Oak Creek 414-651-2243 MilwaukeeReiki.MassagePlanet.com Wellness coach, guide, consultant, educator, and Reiki practitioner since 2000. Specializing in disease reversal with natural evidencebased therapies. Emphasis on functional, alternative, complementary and energy medicines.
PURBALANCE YOGA THERAPY Janet Golownia 414-254-7889 Info@PurBalanceYogaTherapy.com
As a 30-year multiple sclerosis thriver, Janet brings her personal experience as a certified yoga therapist and health coach to guide others in their own personal healing journey.
PURE ENERGY YOGA
Shelley Carpenter, PT, RYT, Reiki Master/Teacher PureEnergyYoga.com • 414-217-4185 Reiki healing sessions and instruction, yoga classes for all in Pewaukee, Muskego, Greendale. Restore balance, health and wellbeing in mind, body and spirit.
BROOKFIELD LONGEVITY AND HEALTHY LIVING CLINIC
With the powerful tool of hypnosis, therapist Heddy Keith, M.ED CH, helps alter behavioral patterns to release irrational fears and phobias, suppressed emotions, mental blockages and negative thought patterns.
MYOM WELLBEING
MyOmWellbeing.com 414-405-3556 7963 N Port Washington Rd, Fox Point
MEDICINE – FUNCTIONAL & INTEGRATIVE
LAWNCARE/LANDSCAPE SERVICES LACEWING
17585 W North Ave, #160 262-784-5300 • LiveLongMD.com
Specializing in Anti-Aging Medicine. Board certified, fellowship trained. Combining the best of traditional medicine with a holistic approach to weight loss using hormone balancing, detoxification and control of inflammation. IV therapies including Myer’s, glutathione, vitamins and minerals. See ads, pages 13 and 21.
BYERS FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
Diane Olson-Schmidt • 414-793-3652 LaceWingGdcs@att.net Garden consultation, instruction, landscape design, wildflowers and woodland gardens, prairies, small ponds, rain gardens, landscape maintenance, organic lawn care. Organic landscape practices in all habitats. See ad, page 16.
414-369-3685 ByersFunctionalMedicine.com 4532 N Oakland Ave, Whitefish Bay
Holistic medical care that integrates personalized, natural health solutions with diet, lifestyle and supplements and the latest technology in lab testing and evidence-based medicine.
LIFE COACH MEDICINE - NATUROPATHIC
WONDERSPIRIT LIFE COACHING
Anne Wondra • 262-544-4310 2312 N Grandview Blvd, Ste 101, Waukesha WonderSpirit.com Personal evolutions coaching and community for creatives, writers, and wise women; greatnessgrowing, awakenings, new thought explorings, and life-view expandings guide; coming-outof-hiding-who-you-are partner. See ad, page 29.
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LAKESIDE NATURAL MEDICINE 4433 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood LakesideNaturalMedicine.com 414-939-8748
D r. S a r a h A x t e l l a n d Dr. Diana Milling are naturopathic doctors with a focus on autoimmune diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, endocrine conditions, cancer, anxiety and weight loss. See ad, page 25.
MEDICINE - NEUROLOGY & PAIN TREATMENT
ACTIVE BODY WELLNESS
Rob Reader, LMT: 414-721-6942 Wendy Halfpap, LMT: 414-839-7688 909 W Mequon Rd, Mequon Let your body play to its full potential with the benefits of therapeutic massage. Relieve chronic and acute pain, accelerate recovery time, and experience the benefits of postural alignment. See ad, page 22.
CONSCIOUS MASSAGE
Rebecca deVogel, LMT 414-839-0242 Sussex/Lisbon & Brookfield/Elm Grove RebeccaDeVogel.com
DR. NEAL POLLACK NEUROLOGY & PAIN TREATMENT 2600 N Mayfair Rd, Ste 1120, Wauwatosa 414-453-7780 MilwaukeePainClinic.com
Specializing in neurology, pain treatment, and musculoskeletal medicine, we provide traditional and alternative regenerative therapies that have enabled thousands of patients to avoid surgery, reduce medications, and relieve their pain. See ad, page 13.
Energy-rich, intuitive bodywork embraces the more of you, bringing ease and vibrant health to every aspect of life. Specializing in relaxation, lomi lomi, deep tissue and therapeutic massage.
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MEDITATION DRAGONFLY MEDITATION STUDIO
11649 N Port Washington Rd, Ste 225, Mequon 262-518-0173 • DragonflyMeditation.com Dragonfly Meditation is a secular (non-religious) mindfulnessb a s e d s t u d i o w h i c h o ff e r s meditation instruction, special workshops, retreats, massage, reiki and yoga classes. See ad, page 17.
MENTAL HEALTH BLUE STONE COUNSELING
10040 N Port Washington Rd, Mequon BlueStoneCounselingLLC.com 262-241-5604 My mission is to provide personal, compassionate counseling that transforms the human experience to one of joy and hope by optimizing each client’s potential.
BE REIKI
262-498-4162 • BeReiki.com 6130 S 108th St, Hales Corners 525 S Rochester St, Mukwonago Rhiana is trained in Usui and Holy Fire Karuna Reiki. Earn CEU’s. If you’re looking for quality and compassionate training and healing sessions call Rhiana.
CINDY CARLSON
414-758-0657 CarlsonHealing.com 121 E Silver Spring Dr, Ste 208, Whitefish Bay Reiki/energy healing is a powerful treatment that helps the body relax at a very deep level, allowing the body to activate its own ability to heal itself. See ad, page 8.
SCHOOLS/TRAINING NATURAL FOODS OUTPOST NATURAL FOODS
Bay View, Brown Deer, Milwaukee, Mequon and Wauwatosa locations Outpost.coop We know Jack! Unlike other area grocers, we know by name many of the farmers and producers who supply Outpost with quality goods. See ad, page 15.
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Yellow Wood specializes in premier outdoor gear with a conscience, passion for what we do and purpose to create a better society and community. See ad, page 16.
ART OF HEALING SCHOOL OF ENERGY MEDICINE
13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove 262-787-3001 • AngelLightLLC.com Wisconsin’s premier School for Energy Medicine Training offering individual classes, certificate and diploma programs. Built on the belief that knowledge, competency and professionalism must exist at the very foundation of Energy Work.
INSTITUTE OF BEAUTY AND WELLNESS
327 E St Paul Ave, Milwaukee 414-227-2889 • IBW.edu Located in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward, The Institute of Beauty and Wellness is a leading Aveda school with multiple beauty and wellness programs.
MIDWEST COLLEGE OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE
6232 Bankers Rd, Racine • 800-593-2320 Acupuncture.edu The Midwest College, with campuses in Racine and Chicago, offers accredited programs in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine that lead to licensed practice in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and many other states. See ad, page 8.
SKIN CARE SKIN AND ACNE SPECIALIST Hartford and Sussex Locations SkinAndAcneSpecialist.com 920-210-0370
Rachel Geschke is a Face Reality Acne Specialist and holistic esthetician. She specializes in acne treatment and prevention, along with Reiki-infused facials, peels and waxing.
WHITE SAGE SPA
Susie Raymond, Esthetician, Life Coach, Reiki Master/Teacher WhiteSageSpa.com • 414-352-6550 Rest your concerns in Susie’s soothing hands. Experience transformation within your skin, energy, or life purpose when you connect and express your inner desires. See ad, page 24.
THE RECONNECTION TRUE WHOLENESS HEALING
121 E Silver Spring Dr, Whitefish Bay 414-243-9851 • TrueWholenessHealing.com Terri Humphrey, RN, facilitates Personal Transformation and Empowerment through The Reconnection, healing services, and life coaching. Healing of the body, mind, emotions, and spirit. All ages.
VETERINARY SERVICES
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ANIMAL DOCTOR HOLISTIC VETERINARY COMPLEX
S73 W16790 Janesville Rd, Muskego 414-422-1300 AnimalDoctorHolistic.com Complete, integrated pet health care, including natural nutrition, titres, herbal/glandular/nutraceutical supplements, and essential oils. Dr. Jodie is a certified acupuncturist and food therapist.
SPIRITUAL LIGHT OF GRACE MINISTRY
Senior Pastor Thomas Sherbrook 5806 W National Ave, West Allis LightOfGrace.church A loving spiritual community dedicated to assisting others on their spiritual journey. We provide a Sunday gathering at 10am, healing services, classes, weddings & baptisms. See ad, page 21.
SPIRITUAL LIVING OF GREATER MILWAUKEE 3211 S Lake Dr, St Francis Rsgm.net • 414-659-7849
We inspire a positive approach to a lifetime of spiritual growth. We celebrate our diversity and recognize our unity. Be the One who makes a difference. Rev Lisa Stewart, D.D., Pastor. See ad, page 22.
UNITY CHURCH
Rev Mari Gabriels on 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa • 414-475-0105 UnityChurchInMilwaukee.org A God-centered c o m m u n i t y, welcoming all to come and share the gifts of divine love, life, peace, joy and abundance. Join us Sundays, 10 am. See ad, page 27.
WELLNESS CENTER HEALTH AND ENERGY CENTER OF WI HealthAndEnergyWi.com 11661 W Bluemound Rd, Wauwatosa 262-391-8409
Natural health center offering Raindrop technique with therapeuticgrade essential oils, massage therapy, foot reflexology, far infrared massage, classes, natural cleaning and other holistic therapies to support healthy living. See ad, page 8.
LOTUS BE WELL
75 N Main St., Hartford LotusBeWell.com Info@LotusBeWell.com Innovative wellness spa featuring: aromatherapy, oxygen bar, rejuvenating multi-sensory power nap area, unique therapeutic and spa services, nutrition and lifestyle re-design, and interactive, educational classes. See ad, page 11.
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YOGA SANTOSHA FITNESS
W307 N1497 Golf Rd, Ste 102, Delafield 262-337-9065 • SantoshaFitness.net We offer affordable, enjoyable yoga for everyone in an intimate, calming space that specializes in yoga, fitness and mindfulness; also have a certified ayurvedic practitioner on staff. See ad, page 11.
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