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18 NOURISHING OUR MICROBIOME
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26 RAISING A MUSIC LOVER Kids Thrive to Rhythms of Head and Heart by Randy Kambic
28 THE MODERN SHAMAN Ancient Practices Heal Body and Soul by Linda Sechrist
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Throughout history, our instinct to communicate through sound and music has been vital to initiating contact, building and strengthening social connections and satisfying the human urge to create. In contemporary American times, music has given voices to the powerless. Woody Guthrie told the tales of the downtrodden who were too tired to speak during the Great Depression of the 1930s. The social struggles of African Americans were brought to light through the blues and gospel, which ultimately laid the groundwork for rock and roll and modern music. Musicians and music aficionados use sound to connect personally and spiritually. Traci Schwartz, owner of MyOm Wellbeing and the subject of our September “Community Spotlight” feature, integrates sound healing through Tibetan singing bowls, drums, chimes and the ancient art of kirtan, a meditative call-and-response style of song. You can read more about music’s effect on the human condition in our feature “Music as Medicine” by Kathleen Barnes. Affirming that music can beautifully bridge generations, Randy Kambic offers tips on how to encourage a love of music in our children in “Raising a Music Lover.” As the proud host city for Summerfest, dubbed the “World’s Largest Music Festival,” Milwaukee exemplifies the power of music to build and unify community. Our vast county parks have become a haven for many summer music concerts—most of them free to the public, thanks to efforts of neighborhood associations and sponsors. And what could better illustrate music’s ability to foster diversity and creativity than an innovative project like Rock the Green, a music festival themed around environmental sustainability. Let’s seize this inspiration and engage in the universal language of sound to express emotion and passion, connect with ourselves and others, and create a better world. Play on! Gabriella Buchnik, Publisher
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olistic psychiatrist Dr. Aruna Tummala has expanded her office hours at Trinergy Center for Integrative Psychiatry, in New Berlin, to 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Tummala strives to bring change to the field of psychiatry and its clients, providing services to patients interested in a holistic approach Dr. Aruna Tummala to recovering from mental illness and achieving health and vitality. Tummala provides a safe, effective and empowering avenue to healing from mental illness as an alternative to the traditional linear, medication-focused model of conventional psychiatry. She integrates ayurveda and functional medicine with modern psychiatry in a caring, compassionate atmosphere. “My model involves evaluating the complex web of interconnections within the human system to arrive at the root cause of disease,” she says. “My vision is to provide holistic health care to one and all.” Location: 12800 W. National Ave., New Berlin. For more information, call 262-955-6601 or visit Facebook.com/ trinergyhealth. See ad, page 47.
Alignment Yoga Teacher Training at Santosha Yoga Studio
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licia Wright, RYT 500E, will be bringing Scott Anderson’s Alignment Yoga Teacher Training to Santosha Yoga, in Delafield, this January. Alignment Yoga was created after years of teaching and seeing where Westerners consistently miss out on the full benefits of yoga. It is built on his extensive knowledge of anatomy and his studies with various Scott Anderson yoga masters throughout the years. The program involves study in the following areas: yoga technique (techniques of asana, pranayama and kriya); anatomy and physiology; philosophy and ethics; teaching methodology; student teaching; and individually designed electives. Anderson brings more than 30 years of teaching to the program. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in physics and is currently teaching in the UW-Madison kinesiology department. Wright has studied yoga and movement with Anderson since 2007. She has co-lead and assisted YTT 200- and 500hour programs since 2009. Location: W307 N1497 Golf Rd, Ste 102, Delafield. For more information visit AlignmentYoga.com. See ad, page 27. natural awakenings
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he 3rd Rock the Green Sustainability Festival will be held on September 17 at Reed Street Yards, in Walker’s Point. Partnered with 88Nine Radio Milwaukee, the main stage will feature music from national acts Lord Huron, Robert DeLong, Best Coast, The Heavy, Thao & The Get Down Stay Down and Trapper Schoepp. Milwaukee artists Siren with New Age Narcissism, Great Lake Drifters, Foreign Goods, Evan Christian, NO/NO and Eagle Trace will perform on the Pedal Power Stage presented by Educators Credit Union. Other highlights of this year’s festival are the new Eco-Kids Stage presented by Rexnord, with programming from Schlitz Audubon Center, Urban Ecology Center, Teens Grow Green, omTown Yogis and more; locally grown, sustainable and healthy cuisine in the Farm to Fork area; and a gathering of 20 local nonprofits in the Eco-Champs space providing environmental education. Rock the Green, recognized as one of the greenest festivals in the world by the UK-based A Greener Festival, boasts numerous past benchmarks: 93 percent of generated waste being composted or recycled; 100 percent of food scraps being processed and upcycled into fertilizer; only 13 trash cans going into the landfill; and each attendee producing about one ounce of waste, compared to a U.S. Environmental Agency estimate of 16 ounces per attendee for most festivals. Cost: $35 for general admission; $75 for VIP admission; each ticket comes with a refillable aluminum water bottle for use at the Badger Meter Free & Fresh Water Stations on the festival grounds. For more information and tickets, visit RockTheGreen.com. See ad, page 24.
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cclaimed pianist, philosopher, educator and former monk Will Tuttle, Ph.D., will appear at Unity Church for a lecture and performance. The talk, Opening the Intuitive Gate, will be at 10 a.m., September 25, and will explore the inner realms of intuitive imagery and the art of meditative listening. A piano concert, Piano Passion: Concert For A New World, will take place 7 p.m., September 26, and is aimed as an uplifting, instrumental prayer for world peace celebrating the beauty of the Earth and the potential of the human spirit. The evening includes visionary art by Tuttle’s spouse, Madeleine, a nature artist from Switzerland. Will Tuttle A former Zen monk and philosophy professor, Tuttle has performed and lectured widely throughout North America and Europe. He is the author of the Amazon bestseller The World Peace Diet. The Tuttles will take appointments early in the week for individuals or couples that wish to receive their own personalized music and art portraits. Digital recording equipment and the piano will be used to intuitively design a 30-minute recording of music, and a watercolor painting will be created, as well. The intention of both pieces will be to provide support and upliftment to the people involved. Cost: Donations will be collected at event. Location: 1717 N. 73rd St., Wauwatosa. For more information, call 414-475-0105 or visit UnityChurchInMilwaukee.org or WillTuttle.com. See ad, page 29.
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nergy healer Cindy Carlson will offer 20-minute reiki sessions from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., September 24, in Whitefish Bay. The Japanese practice of reiki is a healing technique based on the principle of the therapist channeling energy into the patient by means of touch in order to activate the natural healing processes of the body. “Reiki allows you to deeply relax and release stress and anxiety,” Carlson says. “The only way to truly understand the transformational power of reiki is to experience a session. It is a wonderful gift to your body and mind, providing greater balance and improving your overall health.”
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iloofer Giri, a teacher of vedanta from The Holistic Center of Yoga and Vedanta, in Maharashtra, India, will communicate the universal message of vedanta in a series of free, easy-to-understand classes from 7 to 8:30 p.m., September 7 through 9, and from 6 to 7:30 p.m., September 10 and 11, at the Jain Temple Lecture Hall of the Hindu Temple of Wisconsin. Vedanta is one of the six orthodox schools of Indian philosophy. While the physical, mental and Niloofer Giri spiritual benefits of yoga are well known to many Westerners, the subject of vedanta is relatively obscure. This class series is designed to provide a rare opportunity for insight into vedanta from a well-respected teacher. Giri has studied under Swami Dayananda Saraswati, of Arsha Vidya Gurukulam. She holds degrees in psychology and philosophy, and is an associate of the Trinity College of Music, in London, as a pianist.
echthilde Moser, an ayurveda counselor, panchakarma therapist and holistic life coach at Vapika Wellness, will lead three hands-on educational workshops aimed at teaching the principles of ayurveda. Ayurveda–What is it? will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., September 7; Embrace the Dance of Life–A Roadmap to Living a More Authentic Life from 12:30 to 4 p.m., September 17; and Staying in Balance as the Seasons Change Through the Eyes of Ayurveda–Summer to Fall Mechthilde Moser from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., September 22, at the Center for Well-Being, Lake Country, in Hartland. “These workshops will give an understanding of what ayurveda actually is and why it is so valuable for each and every person with its proactive approach,” says Moser, “My focus is to help empower people to face their physical challenges and emotional stresses with personalized holistic and ayurvedic strategies. These strategies help to target the root causes of imbalances in the body and mind through in-depth consultations, coaching, ayurvedic body treatment, diet, lifestyle and herbal recommendations.”
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Action Needed to Protect U.S. Drinking Water Supplies The dangerous practice of fracking (hydraulic fracturing), which combines volumes of toxic chemicals and fresh water to bore for natural gas, has spread to 21 states in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, as well as Colorado, Texas and California. A particularly intensive drilling area is the Marcellus Shale region, a 600-mile-long bedrock layer up to a mile below the Earth’s surface that includes parts of New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. Citizens in these and surrounding states are sounding alarms. The PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center is on the battle’s front lines and their efforts can serve as a blueprint and inspiration in trying to curtail fracking and protect the health and safety of people and the planet. The nonprofit has taken issue with a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency draft study dated late last year that concluded fracking has no widespread impact on drinking water, demanding that the agency conduct further research. While Pennsylvania’s Department of the Environment tallied 271 cases of water contamination from fracking in 40 counties, the nonprofit Public Herald reports 2,309 overall fracking complaints for 17 of the counties, and concludes that water-related cases are repeatedly understated. Recent research by Stanford University’s School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences found, “Companies are fracking directly into shallow freshwater aquifers,” according to Professor of Earth System Science Robert Jackson. “In no [other] industry would you be allowed to inject chemicals into a source of drinking-quality water.” PennEnvironment recently galvanized more than 1,000 state health experts’ demands to Governor Tom Wolf’s administration that include establishing a registry to report impacts from fracking and other natural gas activities; instituting special training for health professionals; removing exemptions for the fracking industry from environmental laws; and requiring that all fracking operations be at least one mile from schools and healthcare facilities. “With every day of inaction, our elected leaders continue to subject their constituents to severe and widespread health impacts,” advises PennEnvironment fracking campaign organizer Allie DiTucci. Maryland poses another looming battleground—it currently prohibits the practice and is drafting new fracking regulations as the gas industry knocks on its door. Meanwhile, communities around the country are voting to ban fracking from their districts. Join local environmental and conservation organizations in protesting against fracking and lobbying local and state officials to regulate and ban it. Primary sources: PennEnvironmentCenter.org, InsideClimate News
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New Term Disguises High-Fructose Corn Syrup The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) has resorted to creating a new label for high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) by calling it “fructose syrup” or just “fructose” because numerous scientific studies have linked it to obesity, Type 2 diabetes and autism. HFCS is a highly processed chemical sweetener used in many processed foods, including breads, cookies, candy, condiments and soft drinks. It extends the shelf life of products and is often cheaper than sugar, the primary reasons manufacturers use it. Standard HFCS contains from 42 to 55 percent fructose. The new term is being used when foods contain HFCS-90, which has “just” 90 percent fructose. Identifying HFCS-90 as an ingredient bizarrely gives food makers a green light to use statements such as “Contains no high-fructose corn syrup” or “No HFCS” on the product label, thus misleading buyers. Bart Hoebel, a psychology professor at Princeton University, reports, “When rats are drinking high-fructose corn syrup at levels well below those in soda pop, they’re becoming obese; every single one, across the board. Even when rats are fed a high-fat diet, you don’t see this; they don’t all gain extra weight.” Source: NaturalNews.com
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Kinesthetic Kids New Desks Aid Learning via Movement
Educators at Charleston County schools, in South Carolina, know that more movement and exercise makes kids better learners, even as the amount of time devoted to physical education (PE) and recess has been declining sharply in the U.S. “If you ask anyone in education if they prefer PE or class instruction, they say instruction every time,” says David Spurlock, coordinator of health, wellness and physical education for the Charleston County school district. “Yet, what we’re trying to show is that more movement equals better grades, behavior and bodies.” Charles Pinckney Elementary School, in Charleston, employs Active Brains, a program that uses 15 stations through which students rotate during the class. Each station has a unique exercise component such as a mini-basketball hoop or an exercise bike, and is focused on a different academic task such as spelling or math flashcards. This is the first classroom in the U.S. equipped with only kinesthetic desks. The program has been in operation for three years and has a waiting list of students excited to try the new approach.
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In 2010, chronic disease accounted for 86 percent of all healthcare spending; four years later, the cost of treating heart disease alone totaled $315.4 billion, including medication and hospital care. At the Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine at Tulane University, medical students are learning cooking skills to better advise patients on regaining and maintaining their health through nutrition. By getting them to approach healthful food preparation with ease and awareness, this next generation of doctors is striving to provide building blocks for long-term health management. “When we see healthier eating, we see more disease prevention and fewer hospital stays, which means less money spent on health care,” says Chef Leah Sarrris, program director. Since 2012, 20 medical schools have adopted Tulane’s program, including the University of California-Los Angeles Clinical and Translational Science Institute, University of IllinoisChicago and University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, in a partnership with the Kendall College School of Culinary Arts. Students complete eight classes of three hours each, and fourth-year students can choose from seminars that focus on different clinical interests, including nutritional support for those coping with celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, food allergies, diabetes or pregnancy. Students also teach free public cooking classes. This integrative understanding of health care may change the way the medical system operates. Source: Yes magazine
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cated to holistic wellness. “I got lucky and found a place right in the community where I grew up,” she reflects. That place—a wellmaintained, early 1900s bungalow on Port Washington Road— had been occupied, but then the stars aligned. “The house became available for rent. At the same time, I knew a nice group of women that wanted to offer their services and therapies. It all came together.” At MyOm Wellbeing, clients can find an array of yoga offerings for adults and children, as well as esthetic services, reiki, shamanic healing, massage therapy and sound healing. Schwartz also offers makeup artistry and skin care education, facials and waxing. She’s proud that the beauty and body care lines she uses—Zuii makeup and Naturopathica skin care creams—are botanically based, eco-certified, vegan and gluten-free. “It feels really good to be able to do this with products I can stand behind,” she says. Schwartz’s gentle and restorative yoga classes are available through private, one-on-one sessions or small classes of up to eight people. The structure provides a more personalized experience, allowing her to work closely with the participants. The intimate class setting is also less intimidating for those uncertain about yoga. “If you show up in our studio, you’ll be given the support you need,” Schwartz emphasizes. “Yoga is about breathing and developing inner awareness, and about what’s happening in your own body. Yoga is not just movement or exercise, but more about using the physical poses to get into a peaceful
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Traci Schwartz state of mind and let go. We’re not just doing yoga, but also un-doing stress and tension.” In addition to hatha, vinyasa flow, yin and slow flow yoga, sessions can be customized for private parties and events such as a girls’ night out or kids’ parties. One of MyOm’s main successes since opening has been the yoga class for kids. “The children’s yoga classes have been phenomenal,” she enthuses. “It’s so inspiring to see the kids get excited, welcome new kids into the classes and share the ‘can-do’ attitude we promote.” She notes that there are other child yoga teachers at the center with backgrounds in child psychology and social work like herself. MyOm also connects with the community by hosting artist trunk shows and meditation workshops. In addition, they have kirtan nights (a chanting tradition from India that helps calm the mind), and instruments used for sound healing such as drums, guitars, a harmonium, chimes and Tibetan singing bowls. MyOm Wellbeing is located at 7963 N. Port Washington Rd., in Fox Point. For more information, call 414-405-3556 or visit MyOmWellbeing.com. See ad, page 15. Sheila Julson is a freelance writer and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings.
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Nourishing Our MICROBIOME by Sarah Axtell
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e have 10 times more bacterial cells in our body than we have human cells. These microorganisms cover us from head to toe and are major players in our current and future state of health. Many people fear bacteria, and this results in the overuse of oral antibiotics, antibiotic soaps and salves, and hand sanitizers. However, we must consider that some of these bugs are not detrimental to life—rather, they are fundamental to it. We have a complex internal ecology composed of microorganisms and their genetic code that thrives within us. This is termed the microbiome. We are finding that the DNA of our gut bacteria may have a much greater impact on our health than our own DNA. This naturally occurring community of flora is the foundation of all life on Earth. An imbalance of bacteria occurs when the bad bacteria (pathogenic) outweighs the good bugs in a person’s system, and this appears to be happening more frequently. The good news is that we can heal and nourish our microbiome through what we eat and our environment. Eat a diet rich in fiber, particularly vegetables rich in prebiotics (which are not the same as probiotics). Prebiotics are a nondigestible food ingredient that promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria. Prebiotic-rich foods include chicory, Jerusalem artichoke, garlic, onion, leek and jicama. While these foods can be beneficial for most, individuals with bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine will need to avoid them until the condition has been addressed. Eat fermented foods that contain live cultures, such as certain yogurts, kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, kombucha, tempeh and pickled vegetables. Eat organic, non-GMO foods to avoid glyphosate exposure. Probiotics can be helpful, but not all probiotic supple-
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ments are created equally. Always look for a probiotic that requires refrigeration and has at least 10 billion organisms per capsule. Probiotics with a diverse array of strains are best, such as Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus brevis, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium lactis and Bifidobacterium bifidum. Avoid excess sugar and artificial sweeteners. Studies show how the gut bacteria of people that regularly consume artificial sweeteners look different from the gut bacteria of those that do not. Avoiding gluten is also helpful. This protein found in wheat, barley and rye is inflammatory to the gut lining, thus contributing to a dysfunctional microbiome. To help determine the state of our microbiome (i.e., types of bacteria, presence of parasites and level of inflammation in the gut), a comprehensive stool analysis can be helpful.
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Most functional practitioners, such as naturopathic doctors, routinely order these tests and can interpret them to address any imbalances. They can also give advice on the best way to nourish the microbiome. Naturopathic Doctor Sarah Axtell provides health and wellness services for the whole family. Her focus is hormonal imbalances, autoimmune diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, anxiety and weight loss. She is passionate about using food as medicine with her patients. Her private practice, Lakeside Natural Medicine, is located at 4433 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood. For more information, call 414-939-8748 or visit LakesideNaturalMedicine.com. See ad, page 26.
Risk Factors for a Dysfunctional Microbiome by Sarah Axtell C-section birth. Babies are inoculated with good bacteria as they pass through the birth canal. Babies born via C-section miss out on this inoculation. Formula feeding instead of breast feeding. Frequent antibiotic use, defined as at least once every two to three years from birth. Medications such as antacids, steroids (prednisone), NSAIDs and antibiotics. Excessive consumption of sugar, gluten and artificial sweeteners.
Drinking tap water, which often contains chlorine. Hormone therapies such as oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy. Eating GMO foods. These can contain glyphosate, a harmful herbicide that kills beneficial bacteria. Topical antibacterial products, such as antibacterial soaps, salves or sanitizers. Stress Low-fiber diet
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Weight management. Stress management. Gut flora has a profound effect on the endocrine system. Controlling whole body inflammation. Persistent inflammation increases the risk for obesity, diabetes, cancer, asthma, arthritis, heart disease, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. Physical barrier. The microbiome protects the body from harmful invaders such as pathogenic bacteria, viruses and parasites. When this is out of balance, the result is “leaky gut syndrome”.
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Music as Medicine Music Soothes, Energizes and Heals Us by Kathleen Barnes
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s primeval drumbeats echo across an African savannah, the rhythms circle the globe, picked up by the chants and rattles of shamans gracing Amazonian jungles and Siberian tundra. They’re repeated in Gregorian chants filling medieval cathedrals and “om” meditations sounding in Himalayan caves and yoga classes everywhere. They gently echo in the repeated tones of mothers’ lullabies, happy hummings as we go about our day and the melodies of Mozart. Music is the soundtrack of our lives, whether we’re aware of it or not. It exists within, uniting and guiding us, and has helped heal body and spirit since the dawn of humanity. National Aeronautics and Space Administration scientists recently discovered that the universe itself has a song.
Pioneering Practitioners
From the soothing tones of a harp to the jarring screeches of a construction site, the stress-reducing or stress-producing properties of sound are familiar to us all. “Stress is an underlying cause of the vast majority of all illnesses, and sound and music are effective in relieving stress and bringing stillness,” says Jonathan Goldman, an internationally recognized pioneer in harmonics and sound healing and director of the Sound Healers Association in Boulder, Colorado. Through researching his many books, including The 7 Secrets of Sound
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Healing, Goldman is convinced of the profound effect sound has on the human organism. “The simple chanting of the sound ‘om,’ or ‘aum,’ in addition to instilling calmness and relaxation, causes the release of melatonin and nitric oxide. It relaxes blood vessels, releases soothing endorphins, reduces the heart rate and slows breathing,” he explains. “Sound can change our immune function,” wrote the late Dr. Mitchell Gaynor, former director of medical oncology at New York’s Weill-Cornell Medical College for Complementary and Integrative Medicine in his book The Healing Power of Sound. “After either chanting or listening to certain forms of music, your Interleukin-1 level, an index of your immune system, goes up between 12-anda-half and 15 percent. Further, about 20 minutes after listening to meditative-type music, the immunoglobulin levels in the blood are significantly increased. Even the heart rate and blood pressure are lowered. There’s no part of your body not affected. Its effects even show up on a cellular and sub-cellular level.”
Practical Applications
Consider some of music’s scientifically validated health benefits: Stress: Singing, whether carrying a tune or not, is a powerful way to combat stress, according to many studies. A recent joint study by German and British researchers published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience confirms that
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simply listening to soothing music results in significantly lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. The more intense the experience is in singing or playing an instrument, the greater the stress reduction. A collaborative study by several Swedish universities showed that group singing caused participants’ heart rates to synchronize, producing relaxation effects similar to that achieved through group meditation. Cancer: Gaynor used music to treat even advanced cancer patients for decades, considering it a “disease of disharmony.” He advocated re-harmonizing the body with sound vibrations that affect virtually every cell, especially enhancing immune function and potentially preventing cancer from spreading. Gaynor primarily used crystal bowls to produce deep relaxation and harmonize dysrhythmic cells in patients, but also confirmed the healing effects of certain vibratory tones of drumming and Tibetan metal gongs. Several studies confirm that listening to any kind of soothing music relieves anxiety in cancer patients; a large study from Philadelphia’s Drexel University confirms that it also relieves pain, lowers blood pressure, improves breathing and minimizes nausea associated with chemotherapy. Depression: Drumming can better counter depression than the prescription drug Prozac, according to a recent study by England’s Royal College of Music. Those that participated in a weekly drumming group experienced significantly reduced symptoms compared to a control group. Substance Abuse: University of California, Los Angeles, scientists found that drumming was especially helpful for a group of Native Americans struggling with such issues. Smartphone Addiction: Korean research found that music therapy is helpful in overcoming this condition. Immune Dysfunction: The same British study of drumming’s antidepressant effects saw similar improvement in immune function, plus an anti-inflammatory response that continued for at least three months after the study period. Neuroendocrine Disorders: Researchers at Pennsylvania’s Meadville Medical Center Mind-Body Wellness Group found that drumming effectively
helped drummers (skilled and unskilled) suffering from neuroendocrine disorders such as pituitary tumors and intestinal issues caused by disconnections between the endocrine gland and nervous systems. They further confirmed that group drumming reduced stress chemicals such as cortisol in the drummers. Muscle Tension Dysphonia: Even tuneless humming sounds like “umhum” can have a measurable therapeutic effect on individuals that have lost their voices due to overuse. Pain: When a group of British citizens suffering from chronic pain joined a choir, a Lancaster University study found they were better able to manage their condition for improved quality of life. Just listening to harp music for 20 minutes decreased anxiety, lowered blood pressure and relieved pain in a group of U.S. heart surgery patients with short-term pain participating in a University of Central Florida study in Orlando. Alzheimer’s Disease: In addition to reducing the agitation and anxiety frequently accompanying Alzheimer’s disease, researchers at Florida’s University of Miami School of Medicine found that a group of patients that participated in music therapy for four weeks experienced increased levels of the calming brain chemical melatonin.
How It Works
“Humming or singing causes longer exhalations than normal, helping to naturally eliminate toxins and acidity,” says Dr. Madan Kataria, of Mumbai, India, who has spawned 5,000 laughter clubs worldwide. “We started experimenting with the vowel sounds and humming sound. An early unpublished humming study I did in Denmark showed that people that hummed anything for just 10 minutes were able to reduce their systolic blood pressure by 10 to 15 points, their
In Nigeria, we say that rhythm is the soul of life, because the whole universe revolves around rhythm; when we get out of rhythm, that’s when we get into trouble. ~Babatunde Olatunji, drummer and social activist diastolic by four to five points and their pulse rate by 10 beats per minute.” Kataria found that people with breathing problems like asthma and emphysema experienced especially positive effects because it strengthened belly muscles used in breathing. Kataria is also a fan of kirtan—Hindu devotional call-and-response chants often accompanied by ecstatic dancing. “Kirtan takes away self-consciousness or nervousness and anxiety,” he says. Dr. Eben Alexander, who recorded his near-death experience in Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife, says the “indescribable” cosmic music he experienced has helped him come to understand the effects of specific sound frequencies on the brain. He now provides audio tools to help bring the brain to a higher state and help it match that higher and more conscious state. In his medical practice in Charlottesville, Virginia, he often employs music from a patient’s past to help them emerge from a brain injury or coma and even “reconnect pathways in a damaged brain.” Alexander explains that binaural beats and other sound effects combine to create “brain entrainment” and also in theory, “monotonize” it to free awareness and access realms other than the physical. “It’s magical what the right type of music can do to the brain stem to free up our consciousness,” he observes.
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Experts agree that people without musical talent are able to experience the same
Nature’s Healing Sounds The calming sounds of rushing water and gentle breezes are well known; science is now confirming the therapeutic effects of singing birds. Belgian researchers confirmed that bird song helps drown out the stressful effects of traffic noise, and Korean scientists found it makes people feel less crowded. A study published in the American Journal of Physiology showed that it can even help regulate participants’ circadian rhythms, contributing to restful sleep and overall wellness.
benefits as virtuosos, based on their degree of engagement with music. Anyone can hum, and most research confirms that benefits are enhanced in creating music rather than merely listening to it. Group singing has become increasingly popular, especially following the hit TV show Glee. Time magazine reported in 2013 that 32.5 million American adults sang in choirs, up about 30 percent from a decade earlier. The choice of musical genre matters. Recent data from Montreal’s McGill University shows that types of music tend to have specific effects; for example, blues slows heart rate and calms an anxious person, rock and punk can boost energy, and reggae can help control anger.
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The spiritual aspects of virtually all types of music cannot be underestimated, says Michael Hove, Ph.D., a cognitive neuroscientist affiliated with Harvard Medical School and Fitchburg State University, in Massachusetts. His research has primarily focused on drumming to induce altered states of consciousness that shamans from diverse cultures use to bring about physical and emotional healing. What Hove calls a “boring and super-predictable” drumbeat of 240 beats a minute induced a deep trance state within minutes in most subjects, and brain scans confirmed that it enabled them to focus intensely and block out distracting sounds within eight minutes. This aligns with Alexander’s view that, “The sound of music is absolutely crucial in launching us into transcendental awareness. For the true, deep seeker, sound and vibration and the memory of music can serve as a powerful engine to help direct us in the spiritual realms.” Kathleen Barnes has authored numerous natural health books, including her latest, Our Toxic World: A Survivor’s Guide. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.
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nfluential spiritual leader Ram Dass has described Krishna Das (Jeffrey Kagel) as an example of someone whose “heartsongs” open channels to God. The Grammy-nominated kirtan artist, long considered yoga’s rock star, consistently plays to sold-out crowds worldwide. The Long Island native’s journey has gone from being a member of a popular rock band to going to India, where as a student of spiritual leader Neem Karoli Baba, the trajectory of his life and music shifted and expanded. His 1996 debut album, One Track Heart, focused on updated chants from the ancient tradition of bhakti yoga, followed in 1998 by Pilgrim Heart, with a guest appearance by Sting. Since then, a steady stream of 14 albums and DVDs produced on his own label have provided the soundtrack for yoga classes everywhere; the soothing rhythmic chants performed in a deep, rich timbre complements instruction in the spiritual element of the exercise. Das’ specialty, kirtan, updates an ancient tradition of devotional chanting as meditation accompanied by instruments. A kirtan concert invites audience members to join in the experience through chanting, clapping and dancing and is characterized as a journey into the self that also connects us with each other.
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How would you introduce your music? Across the country and around the world, yoga practitioners are chanting the names of God in tongues including Sanskrit, Hindi, Punjabi and English. They’re taking kirtan music out of the temples and the yoga studios and into dance halls, universities, cathedrals and other unexpected places. In the last decade, India’s traditional call-and-response form of chanting has been reinvented by modern devotional artists blending traditional kirtan with modern genres such as rock, rhythm and blues, hip-hop and electronica—breathing new life and devotion into yoga’s sacred chants. Photo by Payal Kumar
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What does kirtan mean to you? For me, kirtan is all about the music. The more ways I practice sustainable health, balance, love and music and immerse myself in a spiritual life, the more I realize that all issues distill down to simple facts. Everyone wants to be loved and happy, and to avoid suffering and being judged. Looking at our lives, we start to see how we hurt ourselves and others and how what happens to us in daily life can be difficult to deal with. We recognize that we must find deep inner strength so we don’t get destroyed by the waves that come and try to toss us around.
Little by little, all of our awakening practices work to transform our life. They move us from being externally oriented and reactive to being established within and quietly responsive. We come to have a wider view that life can effectively contain and envelop the different facets of ourselves and the world.
Why do many consider a kirtan event a transcendent experience far beyond the music? There are two things: the music and where the music is carrying us. In this case, it’s the names of God, of divinity, that are real and inside us. We can call this higher sense anything we like and aim in that direction according to how we identify with it. If we want peace in the world, then every individual needs to find peace within. We can’t create peace or happiness with anger and selfishness in our heart and mind. We can release ourselves from a limiting storyline, whatever it is, and touch a deeper place for a while. Then, when we return to our day, we are standing on slightly different ground because we have trained ourselves to let go a little bit. It’s a gradual process that takes time and effort, but it’s a joyful practice.
Do you see a shift in thinking echoing that of the 1960s that positions us to do better this time? In the 1960s, everyone thought they were going to change the external world, but they forgot they have to change themselves, too, and little work was done inside. Today, while most people keep trying to first rearrange the outside world, more are now doing the necessary inside work, as well. The key is to understand what’s truly possible. If we don’t understand how we can be happy and at peace in the middle of a burning fire, we won’t recognize the tools available to create that kind of light for ourselves and others. Robin Fillmore is the publisher of the Natural Awakenings of Washington, D.C, edition.
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A 2015 study by the National Association for Music Education (nafme.org) shows that youngsters harboring an early appreciation for music tend to have larger vocabularies and more advanced reading skills than their peers. The research also revealed that schools with music programs have an estimated 90.2 percent graduation rate and 93.9 percent attendance rate compared to others averaging 72.9 and 84.9 percent, respectively. A recent study by the Children’s Music Workshop (ChildrensMusic Workshop.com), which provides instructional programming for more than 25 Los Angeles-area public and private schools, cites a host of additional benefits. These highlight music education’s role in developing the part of the brain that processes language;
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improving spatial intelligence; thinking creatively; gaining empathy for people of other cultures; encouraging selfexpression and teamwork through playing as a group; and achieving higher grades both in high school and on standardized tests. Higher institutes of learning are equally involved. Boston’s Berklee College of Music (Berklee.edu) offers majors in making it as a music professional, performance music and music therapy, plus postgraduate degrees. Its annual five-week summer performance program in “Beantown� furthers the skills of 1,000 U.S. and international children 12 years old and up. In addition to musical skills, “We see improvement in young people’s confidence and persona,� says Oisin McAuley, director of summer programs. “It’s a truly formative experience.� In addition, The Berklee City Music online program serves high schools nationwide, assisted by alumni in some cities. It also awards scholarships for participation in the summer performance activities in Boston. The nonprofit Young Americans (YoungAmericans.org) organization, launched in 1992, operates its own
Be open-minded enough not to label innovations in genres as junk; whatever kids are drawn to should be fine. ~Dayna Martin college of performing arts in Corona, California, that fosters artistic, intellectual and personal growth for those working toward becoming performers or arts educators. Its International Music Outreach Tours have brought workshops to K through 12th grade students in nearly all 50 American states and 15 countries in Europe and Asia.
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“Don’t force children to play music. It’s better when they want to do it on their own. Having instruments around the house can make it easier,” suggests Dayna Martin, a life coach and author of Radical Unschooling: A Revolution Has Begun, near North Conway, New Hampshire. Learning music can also decrease math phobia, similar to the way in which children that love to cook and follow recipes learn math, she points out, because math and music are undeniably interconnected. As part of a self-taught passion for medieval history, her 17-year-old son Devin is building a replica of a Vikingera log house on the family’s property and has made several stringed instruments steeped in the historical period using mathematical principles. “When
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children apply math to further their interest in music, it makes more sense to them than when it’s some problems in a workbook, and they pick it up more readily, which instills a lifelong appreciation of mathematics as an essential tool,” she observes. Jamie Blumenthal, a boardcertified music therapist and owner of Family Music Therapy Connection: North Bay Music Therapy Services (NorthBayMusicTherapy.com), in Santa Rosa, California, works predominantly with special needs children. “Autistic children love music, and playing wind instruments like flutes and whistles helps work the muscles around the mouth, assisting with speech development,” she says. Singing, keyboards and percussion instruments are other tools she uses. “Many parents want their child to become accustomed to social settings. Because their child loves music, they’ll
often seek a group music forum,” notes Blumenthal. Family Music Time (FamilyMusic Time.com), in Fort Myers, Florida, is one of 2,500 affiliated centers nationwide and in 40 countries that follows music CDs provided by Princeton, New Jersey-based Music Together (MusicTogether.com). Drumming and singing sessions with parents and children up to 5 years old help them gain a music appetite and early group music-making experience, according to Director LouAnne Dunfee. At her studio, local professional musicians also conduct private lessons in piano, guitar and trumpet for children ages 6 and up. Children playing instruments can mean much more than just music to our ears. Randy Kambic is a freelance writer and editor based in Estero, FL, and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings.
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o longer shrouded in mystery, the ancient spiritual practice of shamanism is attracting the interest of psychologists, registered nurses and medical doctors that study its guiding principles to use personally and benefit others. They train one-on-one and in small groups with indigenous shamans in the U.S. and around the world and enroll in programs offered by established schools such as the Foundation for Shamanic Studies and The Four Winds Society. Both offer workshops and expeditions for participants to meet the specific shaman that teaches congruent philosophy, practices and principles. Since 1986, The Four Winds Society, with international headquarters in Miami, Florida, has graduated more than 10,000 practitioners. It teaches a genuine respect for the sacredness of metaphysical forces existing in all natural beings and objects and the connection between the material world and spiritual plane. Dr. Daniel Rieders, a physician specializing in cardiac electrophysiology and interventional cardiology, completed the society’s basic curriculum in 2014. Having matriculated to advanced
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~Richard L. Alaniz Stored anger can create heart disease, as well as cancer,” he remarks. Seti Gershberg’s life changed dramatically while studying shamanism in the remote Peruvian Andes, where he lived with the indigenous Q’ero people for two years. Taking a break from a career in international investment banking, he set out to learn about a shaman’s relationship to energy, consciousness and the supernatural, with an eye to creating a system of universal reciprocity, balance and harmony. He was also interested in indigenous people’s views of the relationship of the physical world with self, consciousness and multi-dimensional space-time as a single interwoven idea; a continuum. “Today, I’m an executive producer and creative director in Phoenix, Arizona, working on a video series, TV commercials and films, including two documentaries on shamanic rituals and ceremonies, as well as the Q’ero culture,” says Gershberg. He practices the Q’ero shaman’s gift of Ayni, giving of our self first without asking for anything in return. His website, The PathOfTheSun.com, offers a “pay what you can afford” option. Sean Wei Mah, a Native American Cree, grew up on a reservation in Alberta, Canada, around tribal medicine men that practiced smudging, ceremony and ritual. “Smudging, by burning fine powders, considered sacred medicine, is significant to any shaman as holy medicine to cleanse the body. It’s part of Native American life and the foundation of how we communicate, give thanks to and ask for help and guidance from the Creator. Ceremony is our church and smudging is how we purify it,” says the shaman, artist and actor known as “The Rattlemaker”. Angaangaq Angakkorsuaq, a shaman, healer, storyteller and carrier of the Qilaut (wind drum), is an elder from the Kalaaleq tribe, in Greenland. His family belongs to the traditional healers from Kalallit Nunaat. Endearingly known as Uncle, he has traveled to 67 countries to conduct ceremonies including healing circles, sacred sweat lodge purification and Melting the Ice in the Heart of Man intensives, where he teaches the spiritual significance of climate change. He advises, “A shaman’s responsibility is to guide you on your inner path and support you in recognizing your beauty so that you can love yourself and know who you truly are. A shaman guides you to a new level of consciousness through teachings, storytelling and ceremonies, which my grandmother taught me were the key. All of this helps you rely on your own inner guidance.”
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Relax and Unwind Restorative Yoga Poses Foster Healing by Meredith Montgomery
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n classical yoga, teachers often sequence instruction toward reaching a pinnacle pose such as an inversion or arm balance. In restorative yoga, the peak pose is savasana—in which the practitioner fully relaxes while resting flat on their back. Leeann Carey, author of Restorative Yoga Therapy: The Yapana Way to Self-Care and Well-Being, explains, “This passive asana practice turns down the branch of the nervous system that keeps us in fight-or-flight mode and turns up the system allowing us to rest and digest. It feels like a massage for the nervous system and encourages self-inquiry, reflection and change, rather than perfection.” The physical, mental and spiritual benefits are similar to those of active yoga, but because poses are held longer and supported by props such as bolsters, blankets, belts and blocks, “There’s no stress on the tissue and joints. Each pose gifts us with longerlasting benefits, including more time for the mind to unwind,” advises Carey. “Restorative yoga allows both muscles and the brain to recover from fatigue, so we are stronger, sharper and better able to act in the world afterward,” explains Roger Cole, Ph.D., a certified Iyengar yoga teacher in Del Mar, California, and a research scientist studying
the physiology of relaxation, sleep and biological rhythms. He attests that it also serves as preparation for pranayama (mindful yoga breathing) and meditation, which require a clear, well-rested, focused mind. Perfect for beginners and used by longtime practitioners to complement other yoga styles, restorative poses are designed to accurately realign and reshape the body. They also can be therapeutically tailored to support natural healing for issues related to tension, premenstrual syndrome, weak immune functioning, back pain, pregnancy and recovery for athletes. “Poses for healing may require targeted gentle stretching, but prop use will coax the body into desired positions without requiring muscular effort,” says Cole. An early student of B.K.S. Iyengar and familiar with props, San Francisco resident and co-founder of Yoga Journal magazine Judith Hanson Lasater, Ph.D., found herself leading her first class comprised entirely of supported poses during a power blackout at a 1980 workshop. “I didn’t want people walking around in the dark, so I improvised a restorative class and everyone loved it,” she recalls. She revisited the idea several years later when she personally
felt the need for physical, emotional and spiritual restoration. For a year, 90 percent of her practice was supported poses, and the switch helped her so much that it inspired her first book, Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times. She’s since written more books and trained teachers in restorative yoga around the world. As in classical yoga, a restorative sequence should be balanced with asanas (positions) from all pose classifications—backbends, twists, inversions and forward bends. It takes time for the body to comfortably settle deeply into a pose—as long as 15 minutes— therefore, a 90-minute restorative class may include only a handful of asanas. Lasater says, “Most people don’t need more of anything from the culture in which we live. They need much more to learn to be still and at ease.” In today’s yoga world, which seems to emphasize power and action, “Restorative yoga has become imperative to balance activity and ambition with stillness and being,” she continues. Lasater notes that while many classes are reducing savasana to as little as three minutes, students need 20 minutes. Carey clarifies that because this approach focuses on opening and letting go, rather than striving for the biggest stretch, “Sensation-seeking yogis may need to shift their perspective. The biggest challenge is often quieting the mind while the body is still. When a student is uncomfortable because the mind is screaming, it helps to compare it to having tight hamstrings in an active class. We’re not chasing relaxation; just breathe, feel and watch,” she says. “Eventually, everything will let go.” “The more our mind rebels against relaxing, the more we need it,” observes Lasater. Students often turn to yoga as a strategy for feeling whole, and she suggests that one of the best ways to find clarity within is to listen in stillness, one savasana at a time. “It’s a gift to ourself, our family and the world,” she adds. “When we feel rested, we’re more compassionate and ready to serve the greater good.” Meredith Montgomery, a registered yoga teacher, publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).
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VEGAN LUNCHBOX Plant-Based Choices Provide Midday Boost by Judith Fertig
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e all have good intentions to eat more fruits and vegetables, and it’s easier if we start with just one plant-based meal a day— lunch. Natural Awakenings has enlisted the help of vegan lunchbox experts to help us all enjoy easy-to-make and colorful feasts good for home, office, school and on the road. “Vegan food offers so much variety, especially at lunch,” says Johanna Sophia, of Pine Plains, New York, who recently hosted the online series The Raw Lunchbox Summit. “A vegan lunch gives an extra boost in the middle of the day for more brain power, clarity and energy.” She and her two children operate Johanna’s Raw Foods, which makes vegan fast food such as veggie burger bites and carrot crackers, available at health food stores. Laura Theodore, the vegan chef and recording artist who presents The
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Jazzy Vegetarian PBS television program, lives and works in the New York City area. After a childhood dominated by bologna sandwiches for lunch, she gradually changed to vegan dishes. “I began to notice a difference when I ate mostly plants,” she says. “I could do more and think better.” Theodore favors colorful and delicious vegan foods that travel well in a lunchbox with a cold pack, so she can take them to rehearsals or wherever else she goes. She creates her zucchini fettuccine with a vegetable slicer and loves to end a meal with something naturally sweet, like her maple-raisindate truffles. Such experimenting in the kitchen led to her newest cookbook, Vegan-Ease: An Easy Guide to Enjoying a Plant-Based Diet. Brandi Rollins, Ph.D., a researcher at Penn State, in State College, Pennsylvania, found that switching her lunch
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habits to plant-based dishes made her feel better. The author of Raw Foods on a Budget determined that one of her favorites is a quick raw vegan pizza. She first marinates ingredients for 20 minutes: three medium mushrooms, thinly sliced, with one-and-a-half tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, one tablespoon of olive oil, one minced clove of garlic and a big pinch of Italian herb seasoning. Then she spreads half of a mashed avocado on a four-by-fourinch flax cracker and tops it with the marinated mushrooms, plus chopped tomato, peppers or other favorite options. Rollins advises, “You can pack all of the components individually, and then assemble the pizza at work.” Health Foods Chef Catherine Blake, in Maui, Hawaii, studied with renowned plant-based nutritional scientist T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D. She urges her culinary students to ask, “What can I do to sparkle a little bit more tomorrow?” The author of Healthy Recipes for Friends, answers the question in her online presentation, Cooking for Brain Power, at Tinyurl.com/ChefBlakeBrainPower. Blake’s favorite brain-power luncheon booster is a wrap with antioxidant-rich fillings, accompanied by homemade almond milk, sunflower seeds or walnuts for vitamin E and some favorite blue berries or purple grapes. She makes fresh almond milk by grinding raw almonds in a nut grinder, and then adding them plus an equal amount of filtered water to a high-speed blender. After processing and straining out the solids, the resulting nut milk is perfect for smoothies. Changing our diets one meal at a time gives us an opportunity to see if we can feel the difference, as our vegan lunchbox experts have, while we ramp up our taste for healthier eating. Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS. Connect at JudithFertig.com.
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Maple-Raisin-Date Truffles
Pack a Plant-Based Lunch
Yields: 10 to 12 truffles
Zucchini Fettuccine with Fresh Tomato Salsa
These truffles make an inviting healthy dessert or snack to satisfy a sweet tooth. They’ll impress guests at any dinner party.
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Yields: 4 servings
Lots of Garlic Hummus Yields: 4 servings Accented with the tangy taste of fresh lemon juice and a bit of heat from the chili powder, this is an easy, readymade sandwich spread for a lunchbox.
2 medium zucchini 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped 10 to 14 leaves fresh basil, minced 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 /8 to ¼ tsp sea salt Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed ¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp filtered or spring water, plus more as needed 5 cloves garlic, chopped 2 Tbsp sesame tahini 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice ½ tsp chili powder, plus more for garnish ¼ tsp sea salt
Transfer the hummus to a decorated bowl and sprinkle the top with a pinch more chili powder to taste for a festive presentation. Recipe by Laura Theodore, Vegan-Ease: An Easy Guide to Enjoying a PlantBased Diet
Line a small baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper. Place the dates, raisins, coconut and maple syrup in a high-performance blender and process to the consistency of soft dough. Transfer the date mixture to a medium-sized bowl.
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Using a cookie scoop, spoon out a heaping tablespoon of the date mixture and roll it into a ball. Continue until all the dough is in balls.
Shave the zucchini lengthwise with a vegetable peeler to make the “noodles”. Put them in a large bowl and add the tomatoes, basil, oil and garlic. Toss gently until thoroughly combined.
Put the cocoa powder in a small bowl. Roll the truffles in the cocoa until coated and place on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate 1 hour. Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, truffles will keep up to three days. Recipe by Laura Theodore, Vegan-Ease: An Easy Guide to Enjoying a PlantBased Diet
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately. Recipe by Laura Theodore, The Jazzy Vegetarian
Photo by David Kaplan
Place all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Add a bit more water if needed to achieve desired consistency.
9 large Medjool dates, pitted 1 /8 cup raisins ¼ cup raw shredded unsweetened dried coconut 1 Tbsp maple syrup 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
This raw side dish is low in calories, a breeze to prepare and cool fare on a hot summer day. The zucchini strips look and taste a lot like fresh pasta.
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ife has many sublime pleasures: watching the sun rise over the horizon and observing the changing colors of the clouds; laughing with a best friend; or simply feeling the grass, dirt or sand under bare feet. The Japanese have a term, mono no aware, for that sublime moment of perfection just before it fades. Sometimes it translates as sensitivity or awareness of impermanent things. It could, for instance, refer to the beauty of cherry blossoms in full bloom; the cherry trees will blossom again next year, but we do not always have a chance to see them again. Everyday distractions can cause us to forget to slow down to enjoy moments. The secret to sublime living is to pay close attention to the sweet pleasures of life, no matter how small, and savor them before they pass. There is no way to know which weather-perfect day will be the last before the season shifts. Enjoying such a fleeting, sublime moment may mean discarding the day’s plans, but the delights of life do not always come around again. How easy it is to let the mind wander and forget to focus on the pleasure of an experience and the joys that life offers. We’re in danger of missing out on sublime living when we constantly prioritize what “has to be done” instead of that which is most
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valued. Soon, it may seem as if the stories of our lives are being written by someone else. We forget our power to be our own storyteller and to mindfully engage in how we spend every hour. Dissatisfying tales can be replaced when we live according to a new story we write each day, called, “My life is an extraordinary adventure,” or “I relish being with my children,” or “I express love through sharing my music,” or “I am being true to myself, and that enables me to help others heal.” The more we focus on what brings us happiness, revitalization, purpose or meaning, the easier it will be to upgrade priorities and discard any plot lines and events that seem scripted by someone else. We can then make a new commitment to writing and living a more satisfying story for ourselves. We can pause to contemplate our power to be the storyteller and to always remain fully present and conscious of the sublime moments. Carl Greer, Ph.D., Psy.D., is a practicing clinical psychologist, Jungian analyst and shamanic practitioner. He teaches at the C.G. Jung Institute of Chicago and is on staff at the Replogle Center for Counseling and Well-Being. Connect at CarlGreer.com.
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ouseholds with multiple pets abound as families often opt for a mix of companion animals. Currently, more than 70 million dogs, 75 million cats and 6 million birds are kept as pets in the U.S., according to a recent American Pet Products Association survey. While we cherish their affection, downsides include pet hair dust bunnies, scattered litter, spilled seeds and potty accidents. Cleaning up can be easier with training and planning. “Living on the beach, it’s easy for the dog to bring sand indoors, so I taught him to shake it off,” says dog expert and trainer Amy Robinson, in Vero Beach, Florida. “I put water in a bottle and misted it lightly on his head, then gave the cue, ‘Shake,’ and shook my shoulders. He mimicked me and got rid of most of the sand. Brushing him with a towel got the rest.” Once the dog understands the cue, retire the water bottle. “I have a Newfoundland/poodle, a great Pyrenees/poodle and a Labradoodle, so I keep old towels outside the door to wipe dirty feet,” says Kathleen Thometz, owner of Doodle Art & Design, in Western Springs, Illinois. “The Newfoundland can open the door, so I have to catch him before he tracks in muddy paw prints.”
Thometz keeps their hairbrush with the towels. “I have them groomed regularly, but a quick brush after a walk means I don’t have to vacuum between weekly house cleanings,” she says. “Short hair can be even harder to pick up,” reminds Ryan Riley, cofounder of BizBagz.com, in Los Angeles. “We brush our 50- and 70-pound pit bull mixes outside after play time and they love it.” “Carpets and pets are a challenging combination, especially when pets get older and accidents happen,” observes Amy Bell, an interior decorator at Red Chair Home Interiors, in Cary, North Carolina. “I recommend hard surface flooring, washable slipcovers for furniture and keeping lint brushes by the door.” All-natural, sustainably sourced area rugs or hall runners make it easier for dogs to get around on slick surfaces; be sure the backing can withstand wet accidents. “I use a hair-attracting dry mop to pick up fur on hard floors. It takes me 10 minutes a day to do 2,400 square feet; otherwise, I’d have tumbleweeds of hair blowing around. I use a Quick Vac every two days on area rugs,” says Joan Fradella, a Florida Supreme
Court-certified family mediator in Lantana, Florida. A basset mix, vizla/ Rhodesian ridgeback and boxer/Labrador all shed hair in her house. Fradella also uses a water-soaked microfiber cleaning cloth to remove what she calls sniggle art (dog nose prints) on sliding glass doors. If a hairy cat balks at brushing, try a cat hair removal glove. Some are designed to massage and remove loose hair; others clean up furniture and fabrics. Stick with washable cat or dog bedding and use a removable cover for more frequent laundering. Warming temperatures due to climate change are fostering a rise in flea populations worldwide. Food-grade (not pool-grade) diatomaceous earth sprinkled on a pet’s bedding or the pet itself is safe; the silky powder adversely affects only creatures with hard outer skeletons. Some dogs grab a mouthful of food and join the family, trailing crumbs along the way. Instead, feed them in their crates where they feel at home, allowing 15 minutes to finish. For a dog that eats too fast and then sometimes vomits, use a puzzle-designed feeder so it has to work to get to the food. Fradella uses food and water bowls with wide bottoms because they’re harder to overturn. Stainless steel, washed daily, is best. A waterproof mat with a raised lip helps contain mealtime spills. A static mat removes litter from a cat’s feet upon exiting the litter box. “Dogs can be trained to put away their toys,” advises Robinson. Cats, not so much. Birds are messy, producing floating bits of feathers and scattered seed. A mesh seed catcher will capture most of it; a dry mop gathers up the rest. Bell suggests randomly sprinkling about 15 drops of lavender essential oil on a new air filter before installing it for a fresh scent throughout the house, and regularly changing filters. Multiple pets may necessitate more frequent filter replacements, which also reduces dander and related allergy symptoms. Simple routines and the right tools lead to a safe, healthy home. They also free us up from unnecessary chores to enjoy more time with our beloved pets. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.
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Hello: Are You Listening – 1-3pm. Sound can transport you directly to spirit. It can soothe emotions and lift our spirit. Experience different sounds and music and learn how they affect body, mind and spirit; with Beverly Koglin. $35. Light of Grace, 5806 W National Ave, West Allis. RSVP: 414-2585555. LightOfGrace.Church.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Pay-What-You-Can FarmStand – 2-6pm. Affordable, fresh, organic produce straight from the garden. The FarmStand is run by area kids who grow food, harvest it, and get to keep all the proceeds from selling it. Concordia Gardens Urban Farm, 220 E Concordia Ave, Milwaukee. VictoryGarden Initiative.org/youth.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Kids Yoga – Sep 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 11, 18. 4:305:20pm. Ages 7-11 explore yoga poses, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques that encourage body awareness and self-exploration. Students will practice partner poses and play cooperative yoga games. $72, registration required. Dragonfly Meditation Studio, 11649 N Port Washington Rd, #225, Mequon. 262-518-0173. DragonflyMeditation.com.
Spirit Message Circle – 6:30-8:45pm. After a meditation to awaken intuitive guidance, attendees will be guided to give & receive messages from the angelic kingdom. No experience necessary. $20. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Wellness Wednesdays: Spiritual Well-Being, Diversity, and Personal Path-Seeking – 11am-12pm. Weekly wellness event featuring Kim Hall, playing with oils; Anne Wondra, high-level wellness; Margaret Stoiber, mid-day meditation; Janet Golownia, functional nutrition. $12.50/day; $40/month. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 262-544-4310. WonderSpirit.com. Allow Nature To Heal You – Sept 7, 14, 21. 6:308pm. Understand how nature’s laws of mind and body effect wellness. Enlist spiritual and tangible principles to take you to a better level of health and well-being. Instructor: Rev Ed Lemberger. $45 total, due day of first class. Light of Grace, 5806 W. National Ave., West Allis. RSVP: 414-258-5555. LightOfGrace.Church. Ayurveda: What Is It – 6:30-8:30pm. Take a different view of the body. Learn about balance and imbalance, doshas and constitution. Learn about yourself. $35. Center of Wellbeing Lake Country LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. 262-3695317. VapikaWellness.com.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Intro to Reiki Workshop & Reiki Share for Practitioners – 6:30-8pm. Be introduced to the fundamental concepts of energy medicine and get a peek behind the many doors that compromise the healing arts. 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. $20/preregistered. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Sacred Woman’s Circle – 7-9:30pm. Gathering in circle with intention is powerful. Come together to honor, listen and share our hearts fully with one another and grow. $25. Santosha Yoga Studio, W307 N149 Gold Rd, Delafield. 262-271-4972. SantoshaFitness.net.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Learn Holy Fire Karuna I, II, and Master – Sept 10, 11, 12. 9am-5pm. Learn nine new symbols as
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ement and the 21-day cleanse. A sacred attunement and first degree certification upon completion. $140. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 presented by the International Center for Reiki Training. Deepen your connection and increase your vibration and consciousness. 4465 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood. Register: 262-498-4162. Rhiana@ BeReiki.com.
Wellness Wednesdays: Feminine Self-Image and Spirituality, Goddesses and Wisewomen – 11am-12pm. See Sep 7 listing. $12.50/day; $40/ month. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 262-544-4310. WonderSpirit.com.
Twelve Powers of Man – 10am-12pm. Book study on this foundational Unity text by Unity’s cofounder, Charles Fillmore, with Rev Brian Griffin. Free will offering. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. Unity ChurchInMilwaukee.org.
Introduction to Mindfulness – Sep 14, 21, 28. 5:30-7pm. For beginners who want to learn basic mindfulness skills and discover ways to integrate these into daily life; with Ann Marie Arvoy, MA, LPC, certified meditation instructor. $120, $90/ members. Dragonfly Meditation Studio, 11649 N Port Washington Rd, #225, Mequon. 262-518-0173. DragonflyMeditation.com.
Spirit & Wellness Fair - Lake Country – 10am4pm. Experience uplifting shifts in your awareness, guidance and wellness through private readings and healing sessions. See website for readers/services. Free/entry, $20/15-min readings and healings. Center for Well-Being Lake Country, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. 262-367-0607. SpiritFair-LakeCountry.com. Arm Balance Workshop – 2-3:30pm. Explore your own strength and experience just how accessible arm balances are at Santosha Yoga. All levels welcome. $25. Santosha Yoga Studio, W307 N149 Gold Rd, Delafield. 262-271-4972. SantoshaFitness.net. Community FarmRaiser – 4pm-twilight. A garden-harvest meal featuring delicious dishes that showcase produce grown in Concordia Gardens, live music, activities for people of all ages, community art and more. Free. Register by September 3. Concordia Gardens Urban Farm, 220 E Concordia Ave, Milwaukee. VictoryGardenInitiative.org/ FarmRaiser.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Adult Coloring and Crafting Club – 11:45am. A time of quiet relaxation following service and fellowship. Bring coloring books, crafting, scrapbooking, knitting or handwork. Color books for sale, and others for sharing. Fireside Room, Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-4750105. UnityChurchInMilwaukee.org. Reiki Level I Workshop and Candlelight Attunement – 12:30-5:30pm. Class is taught using the original intent of Dr. Mikao Usui, the founder of reiki. Topics include connecting to reiki energy using basic reiki breath, meditation techniques and principles of self-healing, an understanding of attun-
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Sampler Classes at Angel Light – Sep 17 & 18. Forty-minute presentations, including an experiential section, of classes and class series including the Sound and Healing program, the new Dowsing Series, Shamanic and Healing Karma classes, Heaven on Earth and the Expanding Consciousness series. Details at AngelLightLLC.com.
markyourcalendar SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Rock The Green Sustainability Festival – 2-11:30pm. Rock the Green 2016 Sustainability Festival: world class music, zero waste efforts, local & organic food. Lineup: Lord Huron, Robert Delong, Best Coast, The Heavy, Thao & The Get Down Stay Down and Trapper Schoepp. $35/general admission, $75/ VIP. Reed Street Yards, S 3rd St & Freshwater Way, Milwaukee. Info@RockTheGreen.com. RockTheGreen.com.
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Sacred Scotland – September 19-29. A sacred pilgrimage of renewal; connect with the forces of nature, the spirits of the land and the deep well of your spirit. The backdrop of the Scottish Highlands and Isles offer a respite for your soul. Join in ceremony, ritual and meditation, and weave your energy body with this sacred land of the ancients and fairies. Amy Wilinski: 920-609-8277. Golden LightHealing.net. Advanced Energy Therapy–A Wellness Approach – 7-8:30pm. Gain an understanding of your vibrational energy system and various techniques of energy practices. Experience simple energy techniques to incorporate into your daily wellness routine. $10. Pathways of Light Wellness Center, W314N720 Highway 83, Delafield. RSVP to Donna Abler, 262-370-2757 or DonnaAbler@gmail.com.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Wellness Wednesdays: Talking Sticks, Sacred Space and Wearable Art – 11am-12pm. See Sep 7 listing. $12.50/day; $40/month. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 262-5444310. WonderSpirit.com. Aveda Mixer – 5-8pm. 3rd Wed. Take time to replenish and experience Aveda with a night of free mini 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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Intro to the Tarot – 6:30-8:30pm. This first of a 6-class series introduces the major arcana, five succeeding classes focus on minor arcana – cups, pentacles, wands, swords. The series concludes with a private reading from teacher Ellen Davidson. $40, series discount for paying before the first class. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Heaven on Earth – 6:30-8:30pm. This is the first of monthly gatherings designed for awakening souls who desire a deeper spiritual understanding of self and the world. The content always involves channeled guidance from ascended masters. Gatherings close with a guided meditation. $20. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
a meditation to experience the healing of compassion. White Conch Dharma Center sponsored. $15. King of Glory Lutheran Church, 4330 S 84th St, Greenfield. 262-370-5974. White-Conch.org.
munity creates an offering bundle with various food items and natural objects that represent our gratitude, prayers and sincere intentions. Free, preregistration required, at AngelLightLLC.com.
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El Camino de Santiago – Oct 2-12, 2017. El Camino de Santiago, The Way of St. James, is an ancient pilgrimage trail crossing the wine country, mountains and valleys of Spain, ending at the cathedral in Compostela where St. James’ remains are said to be interred. With David & Amy Wilinski. Golden Light Healing. 920-609-8277. GoldenLightHealing.net.
Piano Passion Concert – 6:30pm. A beautiful way to begin your week in spiritual community listening to original music by Dr Will Tuttle. $10 suggested offering in advance, $15/at the door. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414475-0105. UnityChurchInMilwaukee.org.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Holy Fire Reiki Master Teacher – Sep 23, 24, 25. Fri, 5-8pm; Sat & Sun, 9am-5pm. Introducing Holy Fire Reiki. This class is for level 3 students and prospective or current reiki teachers. Upgrade your ki, deepen your connection, as presented by the International Center for Reiki Training. $600. 4465 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood. Register: 262498-4162. Rhiana@BeReiki.com. Why Is It Hard To Heal – 7-8:30pm. Trapped emotions and past traumas can make us feel stuck or out of balance. Lama Rinpoche explains how Buddhist practice can help heal on deeper levels. White Conch Dharma Center sponsored. $15. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. 262-370-5974. White-Conch.org.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Discovering our Inner Health – 1-4:30pm. Buddhist meditation invites us toward a true source of healing. Discovering inner health may lead to a sense of balance and happiness. Lama Rinpoche teaches how to cultivate this resource. White Conch Dharma Center sponsored. $35. Milwaukee Reiki, LLC, 767 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis. 262-370-5974. White-Conch.org. The World Peace Diet – 7pm. Dr. Will Tuttle will give a lecture on his book, The World Peace Diet, which is on the benefits of being a vegan. Love offering accepted. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UnityChurchInMilwaukee.org.
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Dowsing and the Pendulum – 6:30-8:30pm. First of a 4-class series will introduce the pendulum and basic dowsing techniques. Learn a brief history of pendulum use; theories about how it works to give voice to intuition; developing a personal pendulum language and 3-fold permissions. $45, $160/series if paid prior to first class. Full series information at AngelLightLLC.com.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Wellness Wednesdays: Daily Practices That Feed and Center Our Soul and Spirit – 11am-12pm. See Sep 7 listing. $12.50/day; $40/month. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 262-544-4310. WonderSpirit.com.
plan ahead OCTOBER Community Despacho Ceremony – Oct 1. 12:303:30pm. Despacho is a ritual offering in the Andean medicine tradition, symbolizing interdependence with earth, one another, and the cosmos. The com-
Fall Cleanse: A 28-Day Detoxification Workshop – Tue, Oct 4-25. 6:30-7:30pm. Detoxification series, led by Dr Diana Milling, ND, encompasses a non-fasting approach to cleansing. Benefits include increased energy, healthier skin, and improved digestion. $150, plus cost of supplements; registration required. Lakeside Natural Medicine, 4433 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood. 414-939-8748. LakesideNaturalMedicine.com. School of Sound and Healing Level I – Oct 7, 8, 9. During the next four months students take a sound healing journey, from the history and fundamentals of sound to the use of drums, tingshas, metal and crystal singing bowls, gongs and voice in healing, and the latest research in mapping common frequencies of the human body. Students will learn from eight different teachers, gaining perspective. Detailed information at 262-787-3001. Angel LightLLC.com. Mediumship Training – Oct 15-16, 9am-4pm. Highly experiential class to learn to connect with those who have crossed on. Appropriate for those just starting on this path or those interested in refining their skills. With Amy Wilinski, who has trained with a number of gifted mediums. $350, inquire about overnight accommodations if needed. Golden Light Healing. 920-609-8277. GoldenLight Healing.net.
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markyourcalendar FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 Annual Prevent Suicide Greater Milwaukee Conference – 8am-4:30pm. The national suicide prevention focus is shifting to public health initiatives with a more upstream approach, in order to make the most impact on suicide attempts and deaths. This PSGM conference is intended for anyone interested in suicide prevention. Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, 750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee. PreventSuicideMKE.org.
Awakening Your Inner Genius – 10am. Guest speaker, Dr Will Tuttle, will give the message, music and meditation on this Friendship Sunday. Potluck luncheon following the service. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-4750105. UnityChurchInMilwaukee.org. Opening the Intuitive Gate – 12pm. Dr Will Tuttle presents his workshop, Opening the Intuitive Gate. Love offering. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UnityChurchIn Milwaukee.org. Meditations for Healing – 1-2:30pm. Buddhists think developing compassion is more important than wealth or status. Compassion is the best way to heal ourselves and others. Lama Rinpoche leads
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Hormone Balance Diet: Building Health and Vitality with Food – Oct 22. 1-3pm. Many diets don’t work because they fail to address the hormonal root cause. Workshop encompasses a whole-foods approach to balance adrenal, thyroid and sex hormones. $50, plus cost of optional supplements; registration required. Tosa Yoga, 6734 W North Ave, Wauwatosa. 414-828-7555. Melanie@TosaYoga.com. Wisconsin’s Holistic Health Expo – Oct 23. 11am5pm. Integrate your physical, mental, and spiritual health. Book launch and signing; meet the author. Workshops. Presentations. 140+ local practitioners. Holistic products & services. Download our podcast. Early bird: $7, $17/with book, $30/group of five, $80/five with book. Day of: $10, $20/with book, $40/group of five, $90/five with book. Country Springs Hotel & Waterpark, 2810 Golf Rd, Pewaukee. Contact@HolisticHealthExpo.org. A Witches’ Costume Ball – Oct 29. 4pm-12am. Fellowship of Alternative Beliefs event with unique vendors, dinner (6pm), Samhain ritual (7pm), music and dancing: The Garlic Mustard Pickers perform. $40. Las Margaritas (formerly The Tower), 6869 W Forest Home, Milwaukee. Info, Sandra Goronja: 414-350-4291 after 6pm. RavenWolf@wi.rr.com.
JANUARY 2017 Alignment Yoga Teacher Training – January 2017. A 200-hour teacher training course in alignment yogo with Scott Anderson, for those interested in becoming a yoga teacher or who simply want a deeper understanding of body mechanics. Santosha Yoga Studio, Delafield. Info: AKWYoga@gmail. com. AlignmentYoga.com. Whispers on the Wind Shamanic Training – January 4-8, 2017. Four-part program in shamanism, energy medicine and self-transformation. Learn healing techniques including power animal and soul retrieval, clearing of past life and ancestral imprints, connecting with Nature, ceremony and ritual and much more at the 200-acre retreat center in northeastern Wisconsin. Golden Light Healing. Amy Wilinski: 920-609-8277. GoldenLightHealing.net. Peru Mysticism – January 14-22. This one-week journey will explore Peruvian shamanism with local medicine people and ancient holy sites including Machu Picchu. Led by Amy & David Wilinski. GoldenLightHealing@bayland.net. The Way of the Altomesayok – Jan 22-Feb 1; optional Machu Picchu add-on Jan 19-22. An in-depth exploration of the elusive altomesayoks of Peru for individuals who want to deepen their connection and explore an ongoing commitment to this practice. Trip is open to mesa carriers by invitation or application only. If you are interested submit a letter of intent detailing your training, reason for going, what you hope to gain and how you are incorporating the past teachings into your life. GoldenLightHealing@ bayland.net.
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daily Walk the Labyrinth – Labyrinths have been used as a meditation/prayer by many cultures the world over. Read the instructions before beginning to maximize the experience. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. RSVP: 414 475-0105. UnityChurchInMilwaukee.org.
sunday Guided Meditation – 10am. A guided secular meditation, with a focus on the breath, to develop increased awareness and 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 Church 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 children’s Sunday School. Unity Church of Light, 150 S Sunnyslope Rd, Ste 110, Brookfield. 262-641-7558. TheUnity ChurchOfLight.org.
monday Hatha Yoga for Tone and Flexibility – 9-10:30am. Class focuses on re-patterning techniques; simple, self-applied methods for releasing restrictions; and learning traditional yoga postures to enhance health for a lifetime. $90/six-class package, preregistration required. Greensquare Integrative Health Care Center, Lower Level Education Center, 6789 N Green Bay Ave, Glendale. Dr Buegel: 414-292-3900 x 220. GreensquareCenter.com. Gentle Yoga and Guided Meditation Class – 6-7:15pm. Breathing, stretching, laughter and guided meditation will help you increase flexibility and stability, be your joyful self, and relieve stress and tension. With Gail Vella, RYT, CLYL, CRR. $15/ drop in, $65/six-class package, free/sample class; preregistration required. Greensquare Integrative Health Care Center, Lower Level Education Center, 6789 N Green Bay Ave, Glendale. 414-573-6942. GreensquareCenter.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,
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Pewaukee. Register: 414-217-4185. Shelley@ PureEnergyYoga.com. PureEnergyYoga.com. Nutrition and Essential Oil Profile – Through Oct. 9am-3pm. Karen Balistreri offers a bio-feedback reading (Tovi Nutrition Tracker) at her Thiensville Farmers Market booth. Free. Fireman’s Park off Elm St across from Fire Dept, Thiensville. 262-227-9874. YoungLiving.com/signup. A Course in Miracles – 6-7:30pm. Facilitated beginner study group that assists individuals in integrating this transformative material. $45 total, due day of first class. No registration required. Donation. Light of Grace, 5806 W. National Ave., West Allis. RSVP: 414-258-5555. 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 Wellness Wednesdays – Through Sep. 10am-2pm. Four different presenters, teachers or guides on different modalities of high level wellness. $12.50 per day, $40 per month (cash) or $15 per day, $45 per month credit or debit card. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. RSVP: 414 475-0105. UnityChurchInMilwaukee.org. Gentle Yoga for Adults – 6pm. Enjoy a small class designed to improve or maintain core strength, flexibility and balance. With Diane Seymour of YinYang Yoga. No experience necessary. $10. Center for Well-Being Lake Country, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. RSVP Diane: 414-881-8005. C4WB.com. 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.
Lessons in Truth – 6:30pm. The foundational Unity text book is taught by Rev Brian Griffin. Love offering. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414 475-0105. UnityChurchIn Milwaukee.org.
thursday Minister’s Book Study Group – 9:15-10:45am. The book that will be studied is Bishop John Shelby Spong’s Biblical Literalism: A Gentile Heresy. Spong has been called a truth-teller who stands up to the ignorance that has hijacked the story of Jesus. Free will offering. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414 475-0105. UCIM@ wi.rr.com. 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. Hatha Yoga for Tone and Flexibility – 10:30am12pm. Class focuses on re-patterning techniques; simple, self-applied methods for releasing restrictions; and learning traditional yoga postures to enhance health for a lifetime. $90/six-class package, preregistration required. Greensquare Integrative Health Care Center, Lower Level Education Center, 6789 N Green Bay Ave, Glendale. Dr Buegel: 414292-3900 x 220. GreensquareCenter.com.
Guided Meditation – 11am. A 30- to 45-minute guided secular meditation with certified meditation instructor Ann Marie Arvoy, focusing on the breathe to develop increased awareness and mindfulness. Open for beginner to advanced practice. $15, free/ members. Dragonfly Meditation Studio, 11649 N Port Washington Rd, #225, Mequon. RSVP: 262518-0173. DragonflyMeditation.com. Growing with Mindfulness: Bi-monthly Group for Women – 1:30-3pm. The goal is to develop further personal growth and connection through discussion and mindfulness practices. No meditation or mindfulness experience needed. With certified instructor Ann Marie Arvoy. $40, $35/members. Dragonfly Meditation Studio, 11649 N Port Washington Rd, #225, Mequon. Call for details: 262-5180173. DragonflyMeditation.com.
saturday Gentle Yoga for Adults – 8:30am. See Wednesday listing. $10. Center for Well-Being Lake Country, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. RSVP Diane: 414881-8005. C4WB.com.
Conscious Kids Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Join Ashley Steward, of Conscious Kids, as she blends mindfulness lessons and discussions taught through yoga, games and crafts for ages 6-10. $10. Center for WellBeing Lake Country, LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. RSVP Ashley: 262-510-4721. C4WB.com.
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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.
CHIROPRACTIC OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER
15850 W Bluemound Rd, Ste 306, Brookfield OptimalPerformanceWI.com 262-226-8349
We combine the best of chiropractic, physical therapy and wellness care. We use a comprehensive panel of diagnostic testing to insure our patients get the highest level of care possible.
AYURVEDA ASTRA AYURVEDA & WELLNESS 904-616-0085 AstraWellness.org 1841 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee
Melanie Manuel offers traditional bodywork therapies, special events, and nutritional counseling. Experience greater balance, better health, and a stronger sense of well-being through ayurveda.
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.
VAPIKA WELLNESS
262-369-5317 VapikaWellness.com 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland Mechthilde Moser is a certified ayurveda counselor/educator, panchakarma therapist and holistic life coach helping you to experience health through ayurvedic bodywork, lifestyle and diet consultations and coaching.
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 37.
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.
DENTISTRY HOLISTIC DENTISTRY OF PORT WASHINGTON
222 N Franklin St, Port Washington 262-235-4525 HolisticDentistryWI.com Dr. Railand is passionate about treating all ages with a whole body p e r s p e c t i v e . We c o m b i n e advanced alternative treatments with conventional procedures to provide true wellness. See ad, page 5.
BODYWORK 1212 BODYWORKS
19601 W Bluemound Rd, #100, Brookfield 414-405-3956 1212BodyWorks.com 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 8.
INTEGRATIVE DENTAL SOLUTIONS 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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ESSENTIAL OILS YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS Anne Wondra 262-544-4310 Yldist.com/myoilsjuice
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.
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 CENTER FOR WELL-BEING 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.
DAYSPRING HEALTH CONCEPTS N88W16691 Appleton Ave, Menomonee Falls 414-803-4783 DaySpringHealthConcepts.com
LAWNCARE/LANDSCAPE SERVICES LACEWING
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 14.
LIFE COACH 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 37.
Functional Diagnostic Nutrition addresses hormone, immune, detoxification and digestive issues. Applying a lifestyle and nutritional based program supporting the body’s natural healing ability. Free 30 minute consultation.
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.
MASSAGE 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 14.
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.
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MEDICINE – FUNCTIONAL & INTEGRATIVE BYERS FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE 414-369-3685 ByersFunctionalMedicine.com 4532 N Oakland Ave, Whitefish Bay
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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.
GREENSQUARE INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CARE CENTER 6789 N Green Bay Ave, Glendale 414-292-3900, Ext 203 GreenSquareCenter.com
20+ Integrative medical and natural healing specialists offer patientcentered personalized care. We treat the cause, not the symptom, using the latest integrative strategies and research. Affordable daily health and fitness classes.
MEDICINE - NATUROPATHIC 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 26.
MEDICINE - NEUROLOGY & PAIN TREATMENT 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 23.
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 23.
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.
TRINERGY CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE PSYCHIATRY
262-955-6600 12800 W National Ave, New Berlin At Trinergy, a holistic mental health clinic, Dr Tummala provides mind-body evaluation & comprehensive treatment plan to address psychological problems & achieve health & vitality. See ad, page 47.
MYOFASCIAL RELEASE WHITE WOLF MFR
11430 W Bluemound Rd, Ste 104, Wauwatosa 414-543-0855 WhiteWolfMFR.com
Tony Grimm, LMT since 2007; expert level JFB Myofascial Release therapist. MFR is the most effective treatment to eliminate or reduce pain using gentle pressure to get lasting results.
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 17.
NUTRITION LANGLOIS’ VITAL NUTRITION CENTER 8843 W North Ave, Wauwatosa 414-453-8289 store, 414-453-4070 office VitalNutritionCenter.com
Langlois’ Vital Nutrition Center is at the forefront in optimal nutrition. Optimal nutrition equals: Increased energy, more productivity, enhanced emotions, improved brain function and more. See ad, page 48.
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OUTDOOR GEAR YELLOW WOOD GEAR
401 E Silver Spring Dr, Whitefish Bay YellowWoodGear.com 414-332-3636 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 37.
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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 45.
ANGELIK HANDS
11430 W Bluemound Rd, Ste 104, Wauwatosa 414-429-5117 Reiki-AngelikHands.com
Ann Miller is a Reiki Master and is trained in Usui Reiki. Reiki therapy sessions provide physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Call to schedule your appointment today.
SKIN CARE SKIN AND ACNE SPECIALIST
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262-498-4162 • BeReiki.com 6130 S 108th St, Hales Corners 525 S Rochester St, Mukwonago
N64W24678 Main St, Sussex 920-210-0370 SkinAndAcneSpecialist.com
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.
Rhiana is trained in Usui and Holy Fire Karuna Reiki. Earn CEUs. If you’re looking for certified training and compassionate healing sessions call Rhiana.
WHITE SAGE SPA CINDY CARLSON
414-758-0657 CarlsonHealing.com 121 E Silver Spring Dr, Ste 208, Whitefish Bay
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 28.
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 13.
SCHOOLS/TRAINING ART OF HEALING SCHOOL OF ENERGY MEDICINE
13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove 262-787-3001 • AngelLightLLC.com
SPIRITUAL LIGHT OF GRACE
Associate Pastor Kris Nelsen 5806 W National Ave, West Allis LightOfGrace.Church
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.
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A loving, spiritual community dedicated to assisting others on their spiritual journey. We provide 10am Sunday gatherings, healing services, weddings, classes & m o r e . S e n i o r P a s t o r To m Sherbrook. See ad, page 23.
SPIRITUAL LIVING OF GREATER MILWAUKEE King of Glory Church 4330 S 84th St, Greenfield Rsgm.net
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 15.
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 29.
VETERINARY SERVICES 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.
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 11.
YOGA SANTOSHA YOGA AND AYURVEDA W307 N1497 Golf Rd, Ste 102, Delafield 262-215-1864 • 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 27.
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