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Step Into Sustainability Everyday Ways to Help Out the Planet

Millennials Flex Their Muscles

They Flock to Short, Intense, Fun Workouts

Clean Water is a Dwindling Resource The Crucial Fight to Safeguard Supplies

Less Stuff More Joy Simplicity Invites Happiness

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SUSTAINABILITY

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Practical Ways We Can Help Out the Planet

by Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko

16 MILLENNIALS’ TAKE ON FITNESS

They Like Short, Social and Fun Workouts

by Derek Flanzraich

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17 SETTING THE BARRE FOR FITNESS

by Elisa Smith

18 TROUBLED WATERS Our Precious Freshwater Supplies Are Shrinking

by Linda Sechrist

19 RESTRUCTURE

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HEALTH WITH KANGEN WATER

by Elisa Smith

20 MARIE KONDO

ON THE JOY OF TIDYING UP

Simplicity Invites Happiness into Our Lives

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do. April showers bring May flowers! I always enjoy when April rolls around because it is my wedding anniversary month. This year, my husband Curtis and I will celebrate 17 years of marriage. Although it was a long time ago, it seems like we only recently joined hands and hearts, and headed into a future together.

So much has happened as the years have rushed by.

We’ve graduated school, had kids, moved three times, changed jobs/careers and started several businesses. I am so grateful to go through this life with him. He has always been supportive of everything I do. He even accepts the fact that I am not the best at keeping a house clean (anyone that knows of a green cleaning service, send them my way).

Speaking of not cleaning, I am pretty excited to share our interview with Marie Kondo, author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, on page 20.

Kondo’s book is a detailed guide to help de-clutter the home, giving step-by-step instructions to simplify, organize and store. I recently purchased Kondo’s book and plan to implement her easy-to-follow method to help organize my home. I don’t know that she will be able to help with my scattered home office desk, though.

I’d love to actually work from my office chair. If you know of a home office organization business, send them my way, too!

I do have great organization skills when it comes to things I enjoy, and I enjoy putting our magazine together each month. I plan and organize the local editorial, collect calendar events and make sure the advertisers are pleased. Even so, I do recognize when I need help. As the magazine has grown, we have added more people to the team to help Natural Awakenings of Greater Baton Rouge become bigger and better. We recently brought on two people to help with distribution. If you see them out and about delivering the magazine, be sure to say hello and introduce yourself.

Along with my wedding anniversary, we also celebrate Earth Day this month. Our feature article discusses practical ways we can help out the planet. You can start small by recycling, supporting our local organic and nonGMO farmers, conserving water or composting. Every little bit helps.

Let’s Make Every Day Earth Day,

Jamie Shakotko, Publisher NABatonRouge.com

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Premiere Screening of Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story

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usanne Duplantis, of the Makeover My Leftover food blog, will host a screening of Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story, from 6 to 8 p.m., April 12, at The Red Shoes, in Baton Rouge. The documentary follows filmmakers and food lovers Grant Baldwin and Jen Rustemeyer as they eat only discarded food for six months.

Every day Americans waste enough food to fill the Rose Bowl yet one in 10 Americans are food insecure. Forty percent of all prepared food goes to waste and the average American discards 20 pounds of food per person each month. Featuring interviews with author, activist and TED lecturer Tristram Stuart, food waste expert Dana Gunders and acclaimed author Jonathan Bloom, Just Eat It looks at food expiration dates, perfect produce and portion sizes, and reveals the core of this seemingly insignificant issue that is having devastating consequences around the globe.

Representatives from local organizations in food waste and food rescue will be on hand for questions and discussion after the screening. Donations of nonperishable food items will be collected for Hope Ministries.

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athy Duplechin and Jeannie Causey, of Daystar Way, will lead a chemical-free beauty workshop from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 7, at Life Academy, in Walker. Attendees will experience in-depth instruction, hands-on training and product testing of Young Living personal care products infused with essential oils. Each student will receive a welcome bag with samples and chances to win prizes throughout the day.

The workshop includes facial massage techniques and tips on skin care and healthy living. Attendees will learn how essential oils can be used to support all of the body systems to keep a balanced, healthy lifestyle.

Daystar Way was founded by Causey, a licensed practical nurse. Both Causey and Duplechin are Young Living independent distributors and health coaches for Swiftfire International Ministries. Duplechin recently completed the Young Living Beauty course, where she was trained to teach others about the company’s line of essential oil-infused skin care products, as well as techniques that assist with lymphatic drainage, maintaining good health and using essential oils in do-ityourself recipes.

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Finding Your Life’s Direction Retreat at The Red Shoes

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two-day spiritual retreat with Miriam Divinsky, Ph.D., will be held from 7 to 9 p.m., April 29, and 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., April 30, at The Red Shoes, in Baton Rouge. The retreat will explore energy techniques to remove blocks that stand between the divine self.

In the first session, Dowsing: Search for Truth, participants will explore the ancient art of spiritual Dr. Miriam Divinsky dowsing, an intuitive biofeedback system of measuring and changing energy. Students will learn about the repressed fears and emotions that prevent healing and experience release, which enables access to one’s full potential and connection to the source, in the second session, Conscious Living.

A certified spiritual dowser, licensed spiritual health coach and a Certified Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist, Divinsky is the founder of Authentic Life Center in Magnolia, Massachusetts.

Cost: $20 April 29, $75 April 30 or $90 for both. Location: 2303 Government St. For more information, call 225-3381170 or visit TheRedShoes.org. See ad, page 25.

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Kiwis Boost Heart Health

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multi-center study from the University of Salamanca, in Spain, has found that consuming even one kiwi fruit (Actinidia deliciosa) per week will significantly boost cardiovascular health. The researchers tested 1,469 healthy people throughout Spain. The volunteers were given dietary questionnaires and underwent testing for cholesterol lipids and inflammatory markers for heart disease.

The researchers determined that those that ate at least one kiwi fruit per week had significantly lower triglycerides and fibrinogen (a marker for inflammation), and higher HDL-cholesterol levels. Higher levels of HDL-cholesterol are associated with reduced incidence of atherosclerosis.

The researchers concluded: “Consumption of at least one kiwi a week is associated with lower plasma concentrations of fibrinogen and improved plasma lipid profile in the context of a normal diet and regular exercise.”

Nature’s Colors Aid Focus and Accuracy

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esearchers from the University of Melbourne determined that taking a quick break and looking at natural colors can significantly increase attention, focus and job performance. The researchers tested 150 university students that were randomly selected to view one of two city scenes consisting of a building with and without a flowering meadow green roof.

The two views were experienced as micro-breaks, a 30-second period that can be taken every 40 minutes. Both groups were tested before and after viewing the scene for sustained attention spans, along with a performance test upon completing a task. Subjects that looked at the scene with the verdant roof had significantly longer attention spans and fewer errors in doing their tasks.

Mercury Use Linked to Dentists’ Tremors

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study of thousands of dentists found that the absorption of mercury is associated with an increased risk of tremors. Published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, the study followed 13,906 dentists for a 24year period.

The research tested the dentists’ urinary mercury levels to estimate their individual exposure. The incidence of tremors—the involuntary shaking of hands, arms and other parts of the body—among the dentists was then compared with their exposure to mercury.

Higher exposures to mercury increased the risk of tremors among the entire population of dentists studied by 10 percent; the increased risk among the young dentists was 13 percent.

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Fracking Fluids Found Toxic to Health

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n analyzing 1,021 chemicals contained in fluids and wastewater used in hydraulic fracturing (fracking) for oil or natural gas, a Yale University study found that at least 157 of the chemicals—including arsenic, benzene, formaldehyde and mercury—are associated with either developmental toxicity, reproductive toxicity or both.

Of the total identified chemicals, 925 were used in the hydraulic fracturing process, 132 in fracking wastewater and 36 were present in both.

The scientists utilized the REPROTOX database in the Chemical Abstract Service registry and then reviewed the available research, including human and animal studies.

Toxicity data wasn’t available for 781 of the chemicals used in fracking.

Among the other 240 chemicals, 103 were reproductive toxins. An additional 95 were developmental toxins.

Another 41 have been found to be both reproductive and developmental toxins. The researchers further suggested that at least 67 of the chemicals be prioritized in drinking water testing.

Senior author and Professor of Public Health Nicole Deziel, Ph.D., adds, “This evaluation is a first step to prioritize the vast array of potential environmental contaminants from hydraulic fracturing for future exposure and health studies. Quantification of the potential exposure to these chemicals, such as by monitoring drinking water in people’s homes, is vital for understanding the [associated] public health impact.”

Tai Chi Eases Effects of Chronic Disease

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review of research from the University of British Columbia tested the effects of tai chi exercise upon people with four chronic diseases: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, osteoarthritis and cancer. Dr. Yi-Wen Chen and his team analyzed 33 studies of more than 1,500 people that participated in tai chi.

The research also tested the effects of the practice on general health, including walking speed, muscle strength, speed in standing up from a sitting position, quality of life, symptoms of depression and knee strength. The heart disease patients among the subjects showed a reduction in depression symptoms, and all shared a reduction of muscle stiffness and pain, increased speeds in both walking and standing from a sitting position and improved well-being.

“Given the fact that many middle-aged and older persons have more than one chronic condition, it’s important to examine the benefits of treatment/exercise interventions across several co-existing conditions,” says Chen.

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Bee Kind The Good Fight for Honeybees

Never above you.

Never below you.

Always beside you. ~Walter Winchell

A U.S. federal appeals court has blocked the use of the pesticide sulfoxaflor over concerns about its effect on honeybees, which have been disappearing throughout the country in recent years. “Initial studies showed sulfoxaflor was highly toxic to honeybees, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was required to get further tests,” says Circuit Judge Mary Schroeder. “Given the precariousness of bee populations, leaving the EPA’s registration of sulfoxaflor in place risks more potential environmental harm than vacating it.” The product, sold in the U.S. as Transform or Closer, must be pulled from store shelves by October 18.

Paul Towers, a spokesperson for the nonprofit advocacy group Pesticide Action Network, comments, “This is [an example of] the classic pesticide industry shell game. As more science underscores the harms of a pesticide, they shift to newer, less-studied products, and it takes regulators years to catch up.”

On another front, an insect form of Alzheimer’s disease caused by aluminum contamination from pesticides is another suspected contributing cause of the welldocumented widespread bee colony collapse, according to a study published in the journal PLOS ONE. Honeybees studied had levels of aluminum in their bodies equivalent to those that could cause brain damage in humans.

Oily Oops Touted Dispersants Worsened Effects of Gulf Oil Spill A study conducted by the University of Georgia has found that the Corexit oil dispersant lauded by British Petroleum during the devastating 2010 Deepwater Horizon Gulf of Mexico oil spill not only failed to perform as expected, but may have formed deposits on the seafloor in a chemically altered condition. The naturally occurring proliferation of a particular species of bacteria (marinobacters) that eats untreated oil was completely curtailed when the spill was replaced with dispersed oil. This could be a worst-case scenario, because marine life would continue to be exposed to it over many years, if not decades.

According to the report Environmental and Health Impacts of the BP Gulf Oil Spill, “As compared with only oil, Corexit-laden oil is four times more lethal; dispersed oil is 10 times more deadly than the dispersant alone.”

The Center for Biological Diversity reports, “One of the dispersants used at the BP spill, Corexit 9527A, contains the toxin 2-butoxyethanol, which may cause injury to red blood cells, kidneys or the liver with repeated or excessive exposure.”

Many nations have since outlawed the use of dispersants in their territorial waters in response to these revelations.

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EVERYDAY SUSTAINABILITY Practical Ways We Can Help Out the Planet

by Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko

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or many Americans, living more sustainably has become a natural part of their daily routine as they consistently recycle, eat healthy and use energy more efficiently. It’s just what they normally do every day.

Every one of them had to start somewhere, growing their efforts over time to the point that nearly every activity yields better results for themselves, their family, their community and the planet. It might begin with the way we eat and eventually expand to encompass the way we work.

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“The sustainability movement is large and growing in the U.S.,” says Todd Larsen, with Green America, a grassroots nonprofit organization harnessing economic forces to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. “Half a million people turned out in New York City to march for action on climate change. People also are working in their local communi-

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ties to oppose fracking and pollution, and to support green building and clean energy. Many businesses now include sustainability as a core business practice, including the 3,000 certified members of Green America’s Green Business Network.”

This month, Natural Awakenings profiles the experiences of representative individuals from around the country that are helping to both make the world more sustainable and their own lives richer and more meaningful. From growing and cooking family food and line-drying laundry to powering their business with renewable energy, their approaches are as varied as the places they call home.

First Steps

“Many people start with something small at home, particularly if they’re concerned about the impacts on their family’s health,” says Larsen. “More Americans are approaching sustainability first through food. It’s relatively

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easy to change spending habits to incorporate more organic, fair trade and non-GMO [genetically modified] foods, and with the growth of farmers’ markets nationwide, people are able to buy local more easily.”

A focus on food quality is how Wendy Brown and her husband and five children launched their eco-journey just outside of Portland, Maine.

“We started thinking about where our food came from, how it was grown and raised and what we could do to ensure that it was better,” says Brown. “What we don’t grow or forage ourselves, we try to purchase from local farmers.” Living more simply during the past decade has helped the family cut debt and become more financially stable.

“Our entry point to sustainable living was to grow tomatoes on the steps of an apartment that Kelly and I once called home years ago,” echoes Erik Knutzen, who, with his wife Kelly Coyne, have transformed their 960-square-foot Los Angeles bungalow into an oasis where they grow food, keep chickens and bees, brew, bake and house their bikes.

Gabriele Marewski’s journey also started with what she ate. “I became a vegetarian at 14, after reading Diet for a Small Planet, by Frances Moore Lappé,” says Marewski, who in 1999 turned an avocado orchard in Homestead, Florida, into Paradise Farms. “Forty-seven years later, I’m still a strict vegetarian.

I believe it’s the single most important statement we can make about saving the planet.”

Marewski’s five-acre farm showcases certified organic micro greens, edible flowers, oyster mushrooms and a variety of tropical fruits marketed to Miami-area chefs. Her farm also offers Dinner in Paradise farm-to-table experiences to raise funds for local nonprofits providing food for underprivileged city residents, and bed-andbreakfast lodging.

Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology offers a free online course, Sustainability in Everyday Life, based on five themes: energy, climate change, food, chemicals and globalization.

“People can make a difference by making responsible choices in their everyday life,” says Anna Nyström Claesson, one of the three original teachers.

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“Every step toward sustainability is important and in the right direction,” explains Gina Miresse, with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), which will again host the world’s largest energy fair in June in Custer, Wisconsin.

“It’s easy to start at home by adopting one new practice and sticking with it until it becomes a habit; then add a second practice and so on. This keeps people from getting overwhelmed.”

We might, for example, switch to non-toxic home cleaning products when current products are used up.

“There’s no need to throw everything in the trash and replace it all immediately—that would partially defeat the purpose of sustainability,” says Miresse.

Green America, which suggests green alternatives to many products in online publications at GreenAmerica. org, recommends a congruent strategy.

“We see people first change the way they purchase their food, move to reduce their purchases overall and green those they make, and then make their home more energy-efficient,” remarks Larsen. “Next, they consider walking and biking more.”

Pamela Dixon explains, “On a day-to-day basis, it’s really about the products we use, like transferring to eco-friendly cleaners and yard maintenance, recycling electronic devices, paying bills electronically and receiving statements via email.” She and her husband, David Anderson, own Dave’s BrewFarm, in rural Wilson, Wisconsin, where they grow herbs, hops, raspberries and apples on 35 acres.

“A 20-kilowatt wind generator supplies our electricity, and we use geothermal for heating and cooling,” adds Dixon. Due to career opportunities involving teaching principles of sustainability, the Wisconsin couple is in the process of selling the BrewFarm to move to La Crosse. “At our new home, we’re replacing the windows and appliances with more energy-efficient ones.

We also chose our neighborhood so we can walk or bike to local grocery co-ops. We prefer to repair things when they break rather than buying something new, recycle everything the city will accept, compost food scraps and buy clothes at secondhand stores.”

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When the MREA Energy Fair began 27 years ago, the majority of attendees were interested in learning about first steps, such as recycling, relates Miresse.

Today, sustainability basics ranging from fuel savings to water conservation are familiar, and they’re focused on revitalizing local economies. “Folks are now considering more ambitious practices such as sourcing food directly from local farmers, producing their own solar energy and incorporating energy storage, driving an electric vehicle or switching to more socially responsible investing.”

The fair’s 250 workshops provide tools to help in taking their next steps on the journey to sustainability.

Knutzen and Coyne’s passion has evolved from growing food into a larger DIY mode. “Cooking from scratch is something I prefer to do,” comments Knutzen. “I even grind my own flour.”

Library books provide his primary source of inspiration.

The Brown family likely echoes the thoughts of many American families.

“We have many dreams, but the stark reality is that we live in a world that requires money,” says Wendy Brown.

An electric car or solar electric system, for example, is a large investment.

“The biggest barriers were mental blocks because we ‘gave up’ previous lifestyle norms,” she says. “Most people we know have a clothes dryer and can’t imagine living without one. Line-drying is just part of the bigger issue of time management for us, because living sustainably and doing things by hand takes longer.”

Each Day Counts

“The biggest and most positive impact I have comes from my general nonwaste philosophy,” advises Brown.

“I try to reuse something rather than throwing it away. I’ve made underwear out of old camisoles and pajama pants from old flannel sheets. I reuse elastic from worn-out clothing. My travel beverage cup is a sauce jar with a reusable canning lid drilled with a hole for a reusable straw. Such examples show how we live every day.”

Marewski’s love of travel doesn’t interfere with her sustainability quest.

“When I travel, I like to walk or bicycle across countries,” she says. “It gives me a closer connection to the land and spontaneous contact with interesting

people. I’m building a tiny home on wheels that’ll be completely self-sufficient, with solar, composting toilet and water catchment to reduce my footprint even further.”

“Last August, I started a tenuretrack position in the school of business at Viterbo University,” says Dixon, who emphasizes how students can pursue sustainability in business and life. “I teach systems thinking, complex systems change and globally responsible leadership, all of which have a sustainability component.” She’s also faculty advisor to Enactus, a student organization focused on social entrepreneurship and making a positive impact on the community.

“The best part of how we live is when my daughters make everyday eco-minded choices without even realizing it,” observes Brown. “I can see how remarkable it is, because I have the perspective of having lived differently. But for them, it’s just the way things are done.

I think in that way, I’ve succeeded.”

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Millennials’ Take on Fitness

They Like Short, Social and Fun Workouts

by Derek Flanzraich

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illennials are a big deal. Most businesses view them as trendsetters for good reason: Born between the early 1980s and early 2000s, they make up 25 percent of the population and represent $200 billion in annual buying power. Like the baby boomers before them, they also have the power to profoundly influence other generations, both young and old.

Millennials have largely rejected previous fitness trends and instead paved a new path to health and wellness. In doing so, they’ve transformed both the business of fitness and the idea of what it means to be healthy.

They’ve created a more personalized approach that encompasses the values of their generation.

What They Are Millennials are a fast-paced, wellinformed group. They devour news and information as soon as it’s released and then share it with others, usually via social media. This quick turnover cycle has led to an “out with the old, in with the new” mentality in many aspects of life. For a generation that strives to be trailblazers, things quickly become outdated. Millennials are always seek-

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ing new ways to get fit and eat healthy, even if it means creating something unique to them.

The Internet has allowed these young adults to find more like-minded people than ever before. They grew up with constant connectivity, which has allowed them to build larger communities of friends online as well as locally, and keep everyone apprised of their fitness goals and progress.

Millennials’ overscheduled lives mean they value shorter, quicker and more convenient options, especially in regard to workouts and healthy meals.

They are more likely than any other age group to track their own health progress and use technologies such as health and fitness apps which monitor such data as steps, heart rate and caloric intake as a complement to their fitness routines.

Being healthy means more than weight loss or looking good to them. For this pivotal generation, health is increasingly about living a happier life.

What They Like Millennials’ values and unique approach to health have fostered the growth of innovative fitness movements, health-focused stores and restaurants

and alternative medicine. Here are the three biggest trends making an impact on the wellness industry.

What’s hot: Shorter, full-body workouts that are also fun.

What’s not: Steady-state cardio exercises as a starting point for losing weight and improving health.

It’s been increasingly shown that steady-state cardio workouts may be the most effective way to lose weight, but they also lack widespread appeal.

Instead of sticking to a traditional treadmill, many millennials have flocked to workout regimens that regularly switch exercises or use high-intensity interval training, such as Zumba, SoulCycle and CrossFit. What’s hot: A more holistic approach to health.

What’s not: Diets that emphasize rapid weight loss.

Millennials don’t believe that weight is the major indicator of health as much as previous generations have.

Instead, they increasingly think of weight as just one among many key components of a healthy lifestyle.

A higher percentage define being healthy as having regular physical activity and good eating habits.

What’s hot: Alternative workouts that are customizable, fun and social.

What’s not: Inflexible gym memberships and daily attendance.

Instead of hitting the gym, young adults tend to prefer new forms of fitness that can be personalized to their needs. They like obstacle races such as Tough Mudder, fun and distance runs like The Color Run, at-home fitness workouts like P90X, and bodyweight regimens.

As a group, millennials are redefining wellness and changing how following generations will view health.

Their preferences for fun, personalized workouts and holistic wellness have fueled trends with far-reaching implications for the food, tech and healthcare industries, and that’s just the start.

Derek Flanzraich is an entrepreneur on a mission to help the world think about health in a healthier way. He is the founder and CEO of Greatist, a New York City-based media startup working to make healthy living cool.

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helly Saurage had one goal in mind when she opened Body Sculpt Barre Studio: to create what she calls a culture of fitness for women of all ages and sizes. “Women come to gain confidence and camaraderie in a small community of friends who give each other support,” she says. “Positive relationships are built here.” Saurage says instructors pride themselves on not only leading classes, but having personal connections with clients.

The studio offers a wide variety of classes designed to tone and shape the body quickly and effectively using a fun, high-energy fusion of Pilates, cardio and strength training. Classes include Body Sculpt, a non-impact total body toning class that integrates Pilates, dance and strength training; Torch (Hot Barre), an hour of sweating, shaking and sculpting in a heated studio; HIIT the Barre, high-intensity interval training combined with flexibility and sculpting; Amped, which uses 16-ounce gloves to incorporate boxing, Pilates and barre; Bar to Barre, a 50/50 blend of traditional barre and The Body Bar; Below the Belt, which uses strength conditioning to target “those” areas; Barre Bands Express, which uses resistance bands to reshape the body; Chair Sculpt, which uses the Pilates chair to strengthen the core, legs and shoulders; Pound, a cardio jam session that combines light resistance with constant simulated drumming; Barre Mix, featuring 20 minutes each of barre, cardio and strength training; Barre-X, a combination of TRX suspension training, traditional barre and stretching; and Barre Express, a 45-minute class for those crunched for time.

Classes are offered seven days a week, and begin as early as 5:45 a.m., with the latest class at 5:45 p.m. The first class is free to new members, and package discounts are available. “Our instructors are the best,” says Saurage.

“They’re encouraged to be creative and to infuse their personalities into the workout. There are no ‘pre-packaged’ routines here. Every workout is different, while still maintaining core principles of excellence.”

In addition to classes, the studio offers a unique girls night out experience called Barrelesque and Bubbly.

The evening begins with a pre-workout social hour before moving on to burlesque and chair moves that embrace “flirty fitness” as participants “sculpt in stilettos.”

As a way of giving back, Body Sculpt Barre Studio sponsors numerous fundraisers where proceeds from classes are donated to local causes.

“Each month, we focus on a charity chosen by our clients,” says Saurage.

Those who desire additional instruction between classes can purchase a DVD featuring two, full 50-minute barre body sculpt workouts, along with three mini-workouts including Ab Sculpt, Booty Sculpt, and Arm Sculpt.

“Our clients tell us that Body Sculpt has changed their lives,” says Saurage. “We offer more than a workout. It’s a mindset that creates a healthier, strong life worth living.”

Body Sculpt Barre Studio is located at 17900 Airline Highway in Prairieville.

For more information, call 225-9314224 or visit BodySculptBarreStudio. com. See ad, page 7.

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Water is the foundation of life.

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WATERS Our Precious Freshwater Supplies Are Shrinking

by Linda Sechrist

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irtually all water, atmospheric water vapor and soil moisture presently gracing the Earth has been perpetually recycled through billions of years of evaporation, condensation and precipitation. As all living things are composed of mostly water and thus a part of this cycle, we may be drinking the same water that a Tyrannosaurus Rex splashed in 68 million years ago, along with what was poured into Cleopatra’s bath.

Perhaps this mythological sense of water’s endlessness or the National Aeronautics and Space Administration images from outer space of a blue planet nearly three-quarters covered by water makes us complacent. Yet only 2.5 percent of Earth’s water is not salt water and of sufficient quality to be consumable by humans, plants and animals.

Vulnerable to the demands of humanity’s unprecedented population explosion, careless development and toxic pollution and other contamination, we must reexamine this precious resource. Sandra Postel, founder of the Global Water Policy Project, who has studied freshwater issues for more than 30 years, says, “Communities, farmers

and corporations are asking what we really need the water for, whether we can meet that need with less, and how water can be better managed [through] ingenuity and ecological intelligence, rather than big pumps, pipelines, dams and canals.”

Seeking to reclaim lost ground in the protection of our water and wetland resources, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the 2015 Clean Water Rule. The new regulations are needed to restore the strength to the 1972 Clean Water Act that has been weakened by the courts and previous administrations.

Notably, within hours of activating the regulation, the EPA was served with lawsuits from corporate polluters, and within weeks, more than 20 state attorneys general filed suit against it. Today the legal battle continues over whether the new regulation will be allowed to stay in force or not.

“Every day, local, state and federal governments are granting permission to industries to pollute, deforest, degrade and despoil our environments, resulting in serious effects on our planet and our bodies,” says Maya K. van Rossum,

Clean drinking water is rapidly being depleted all around the world.

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a Delaware Riverkeeper and head of the four-state Delaware Riverkeeper Network.

Under van Rossum’s leadership the network has created a national initiative called For the Generations advocating for the passage of constitutional protection for environmental rights at both the state and federal levels. It was inspired by a legal victory secured by van Rossum and her organization in 2013 in a case titled Robinson Township, Delaware Riverkeeper Network, et al. vs. the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which used Pennsylvania’s Constitutional Environmental Rights Amendment to strike down significant portions of a profracking piece of legislation as unconstitutional. Until this legal victory, Pennsylvania’s constitutional environmental rights amendment was dismissed as a mere statement of policy rather than a true legal protection.

“Each individual process of fracking uses on the order of 5 million gallons of freshwater water mixed with chemicals for drilling and fracking operations, introducing highly contaminated wastewater into our environment,” explains van Rossum.

“Every frack increases the chances of carcinogenic chemical leakage into the soil and water sources.” In the pioneering Pennsylvania case, the court’s ruling made clear that the environmental rights of citizens aren’t granted by law, but are inherent and rights that cannot be removed, annulled or overturned by government or law.

“Even more significant, the court stated that these environmental rights belong to present generations living on Earth today and to future generations,” enthuses van Rossum. She also cites that although America’s Declaration of Independence includes several inalienable rights, our federal constitution and those of 48 states fail to provide protection for three basic needs required to enjoy them—the right to pure water, clean air and healthy environments.

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Freshwater Needs Spur Fresh Thinking United Nations World Water Development Report Tinyurl.com/UNWaterReport Food & Water Watch on Corporate Takeover of Water Tinyurl.com/CorporateWaterTakeover Public Citizen on How to Protect Our Public Right to Clean Water Tinyurl.com/WhyOpposeWater Privatization U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Roster of Contaminated Water Cleanup Sites epa.gov/superfund Clean Water Rule Call to Action epa.gov/cleanwaterrule Van Rossum’s audiences are shocked to learn that clean water isn’t enforced as a human right. Threatened by myriad environmental, political, economic and social forces, and contamination from carcinogenic pesticides, toxic herbicides, chemical warfare and rocket fuel research materials plus heavy metals like mercury and lead, an era of clean water scarcity already exists in parts of our own country and much of the world.

Episodic tragedies like the 2015 Gold King Mine wastewater spill near Silverton, Colorado, and Flint, Michigan’s current lead-laced drinking water crisis raise public awareness.

“The technologies and know-how exist to increase the productivity of every liter of water,” says Postel. “But citizens must first understand the issues and insist on policies, laws and institutions that promote the sustainable use and safety of clean water.”

Restructure Health with Kangen Water

by Elisa Smith

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ater is essential to life on Earth, and the quality of that water is essential to achieving and maintain optimal health. Yet numerous studies show that the most common sources of water can be contaminated with up to 200 different toxins, ranging from bacteria to prescription medications. Water filters and purifiers can remove toxins, but when it comes to optimal health, there are other factors considered equally, if not more, important: oxidation reduction potential and pH level.

The waters found in Lourdes (France), Nordenau (Germany) and Tiacote (Mexico) are considered by many to have healing powers. All have five common properties: they are free of contaminants, have small molecular clusters, are very alkaline, and are high in minerals and antioxidants.

Fortunately, it is possible to access water that incorporates each of these factors without traveling around the world. Called Kangen Water, this “restructured” water has been used in hospitals throughout Japan for years, and the machine that produces it is classified as a medical device there.

The device can be adjusted to produce water ranging from 2.5 to 11.5 on the pH scale, depending upon whether it will be used for drinking, cooking, beauty or cleaning/disinfecting.

The pH scale measures acidity and alkalinity, with solutions registering lower than 7 being acidic and those greater than 7 being alkaline. A pH of 7 is considered neutral. Strong acidic water with a 2.5 pH can be used for

disinfecting and sanitizing. Strong alkaline water with a pH of 11.5 can be used to clean and remove pesticides from produce. Healthy drinking water has a pH of 8.5 - 9.5. Water with a neutral pH of 7 is best for taking medications or preparing infant formula.

The human body is designed to function optimally at a slightly alkaline pH. Too much acidity causes cells to oxidize, which can result in premature aging and disease. A diet rich in alkaline foods known for their antioxidant properties, like fruits and vegetables, supplemented with alkaline water can offer protection from oxidation.

The antioxidant properties of water can also be measured in its oxidation reduction potential (ORP) which uses a special meter to detect the presence of oxidizing reducing agents by their specific electrical charge. The higher the value, the higher the potential for oxidation, and vice versa, with negative scores being desirable. Kangen Water typically scores in the range of -200 to -450.

As part of the ionization process, Kangen Water is restructured into a hexagonal shape, and the size of the water molecule is reduced, known as micro-clustering. This allows it to pass through the body’s cells more quickly, carrying nutrients into the cells and waste products out, resulting in more efficient hydration.

The device that produces Kangen Water is available for home use. For more information, contact Dr. Alvin Jaufre of Lagniappe Chiropractic & Wellness at 225-926-2273. See ad, page 6.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com. natural awakenings

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Marie Kondo on the Joy of Tidying Up

Simplicity Invites Happiness into Our Lives

by April Thompson

that the best way to choose what to keep is to actually hold each item. As you do, ask yourself, “Does this spark joy?” When you touch something, your body reacts, and its response to each item is different.

The process of assessing how you feel about the things you own—identifying those that have fulfilled their purpose, expressing your gratitude and bidding them farewell and good wishes for their onward journey—is a rite of passage to a new life.

Must keepsakes be included?

How can we begin to get and stay organized?

It’s not about a set of rules, but acquiring the right mindset for becoming a tidy person. Think in concrete terms,

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so that you can picture what it would be like to live in a clutter-free space. Start by identifying your bigger goal.

Ask yourself why you want this, repeating the question to get to the root of the answer. As you explore the reasons behind your ideal lifestyle, you’ll realize that the ultimate reason is to be happy. Then you are ready to begin.

I recommend cleaning out and organizing your entire space in one go-around. When completed, the change is so profound that it inspires a strong aversion to your previously cluttered state. The key is to make the change so sudden that you experience a complete change of heart. By discarding the easy things first, you can gradually hone your decision-making skills, including knowing who else can use what you don’t need. I recommend starting with clothes, then move to books, documents, miscellaneous items and finally anything with sentimental value. photo by Ichigo Natsuno

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apanese organizing consultant Marie Kondo helps us discover happiness through tidiness. Already perusing home and lifestyle magazines by age 5, she spent her childhood “tidying” up her surroundings rather than playing with toys.

The organizing system Kondo went on to develop, the KonMari method, defies most long-held rules of organizing, such as installing clever storage solutions to accommodate stuff or decluttering one area at a time. Her New York Times bestseller, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, has been published in 30 countries, demonstrating that her methods speak to universal desires, including a hunger for order and simplicity. She’s now released a companion book, Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up.

Kondo’s principles, including vertically stacking clothing and using special folding methods for socks, can seem quirky, yet her approach gets results. Kondo claims a nearly zero percent “clutter relapse” rate among clients because they’ve become surrounded only by things they love.

Is it important to touch every single object in the decision process?

At one point in my life, I was virtually a “disposal unit”, constantly on the lookout for superfluous things.

One day, I realized that I had been so focused on what to discard that I had forgotten to cherish the things I loved.

Through this experience, I concluded

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Mementoes are reminders of a time that gave us joy, yet truly precious memories will never vanish, even if you discard the associated objects. By handling each sentimental item, you process your past. The space we live in should be for the person we are becoming now, not for the person we were in the past.

What do you recommend for organizing what remains after a purge?

The secret to maintaining an uncluttered room is to pursue simplicity in storage, so that you can see at a glance what you have. My storage rules are simple: Store all items of the same type in one place and don’t scatter storage space.

How does this process change us and our relationship to things?

Through it, you identify both what you love and need in your home and in your life. People have told me that decluttering has helped them achieve lifelong dreams, such as launching their own business; in other cases, it has helped them let go of negative attachments and unhappy relationships.

Despite a drastic reduction in belongings, no one has ever regretted it, even those that ended up with a fifth of their earlier possessions. It’s a continuing strong reminder that they have been living all this time with things they didn’t need.

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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Teens: Be the Change – 2:30-4pm. This month, we welcome teens to join us for a discussion of short films focusing on racism. It will be a time to share ideas and think about how to make a difference in the world. Free. Teen Room at the Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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MONDAY, APRIL 11 Breathe Easy Yoga – 5:45-6:45pm. Designed to use postures and breathing techniques to maximize the benefits of dry salt therapy. The sequences are designed to strengthen and stretch the muscles of respiration, while teaching one to breathe properly to increase vitality and well-being. Registration required. $25. Fleauxt, 8312 Jefferson Hwy, Ste 4, Baton Rouge. 225-283-0520. Fleauxt.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2 Chinese Medicine: The Elements of Healing – 10am-12pm. Chinese medicine offers non-pharmaceutical therapies for common health issues. A twopart seminar includes discussion and energy building exercises for all abilities. With Janet Sullivan. $20/ each or $35/both. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 12

Chinese Medicine: The Elements of Healing – 1-3pm. Chinese medicine offers non-pharmaceutical therapies for common health issues. A two-part seminar includes discussion and energy-building exercises for all abilities. With Janet Sullivan. $20/ each or $35/both. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 3 April First Sunday at LASM – 1pm. Spend time with friends or family this first Sunday at the Art & Science Museum. Free admission to the galleries, $5 unlimited admission to planetarium shows, and a variety of art and science exhibitions. Louisiana Art & Science Museum, 100 River Road South, Baton Rouge. LASM.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 4 Breathe Easy Yoga – 5:45-6:45pm. Designed to use postures and breathing techniques to maximize the benefits of dry salt therapy. The sequences are designed to strengthen and stretch the muscles of respiration, while teaching one to breathe properly to increase vitality and well-being. Registration required. $25. Fleauxt, 8312 Jefferson Hwy, Ste 4, Baton Rouge. 225-283-0520. Fleauxt.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 5

Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story – 6-8pm. A documentary following filmmakers, Grant Baldwin and Jen Rustemeyer, as they eat only discarded food for six months. Hosted by Makeover My Leftover food blogger. Suggested donation: non-perishable food items. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-773-1887. Goo.gl/946BmD. Langlois. $5 suggested donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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Stress, Hormones and Health – 6pm. Join Dr Buchert and discover what really works for permanent weight loss, increased energy, and improved overall health through a functional wellness approach.

Space is limited, registration required. Free dinner.

Portobello’s Italian Grill, 15440 George O’Neal Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-250-1025. MyMintHealth.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 7 Chair Yoga – 10-11am. This class will be very gentle and incorporate stretching, and range of motion techniques, designed to aid in relaxation.

Participants will not need to stand, contort or get down on the floor. With Ashley Michel. Free. Eden Park Branch Library, 5131 Greenwell Springs Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-231-3250.

Essential Oils & Herbals for Pregnancy – 12:30pm. Learn what oils and herbals can be used during pregnancy and postpartum. With Miranda Brown, CNM. Free. 500 Rue de la vie, Suite 401 at Woman’s Hospital Physician’s Office Building, Baton Rouge. 225-225-250-1025. MyMintHealth.com.

Hip, Hop, Barre Bop – 7-7:45pm. We are changing the meaning of our normal “shaking” at the barre.

Join us for an evening of Booty Bounce, featuring a special guest, Daisy Miller. $7. Body Sculpt Barre Studio, 17990 Airline Hwy, Ste B, Prairieville. 225931-4224. BodySculptBarreStudio.com.

LifeShare Blood Drive – 2-7pm. Every two seconds, someone somewhere needs blood. Donating can save up to three lives. Stop by the blood mobile and donate today. Whole Foods, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 Chair Massage for Wellness Wednesday – 10am1pm. Chair massage reduces stress and helps sore and tight muscles, and leaves you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. $15 for 15-minute massage. Rejuve Therapeutic Massage at The Wellness Centre of Baton Rouge, 1528 Delplaza Dr, Suite B, Baton Rouge. 225-715-1065. RejuveMassageBR.com.

Lunations: New Moon Ritual – 6-7:30pm. Join us to tap into the cycle of the moon as a source for re-centering and re-grounding. Our monthly gatherings include a water ritual. With Lisa Bovenkamp-

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If It’s Not One Thing, It’s Your Mother – 10am1pm. We will use various exercises to write about our mothering experiences in a way that will bring new insight and perhaps even healing to those relationships. All writing levels welcome. With Robin Palmer Blanche. $30. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 10 Yoga Nidra: The Power of the Heart – 2-4pm.

Through reclined and guided meditation explore healing through the breath. Balance the breath and, in turn, balance the mind. No yoga postures; no experience is needed. With Dee Dee Poullard. $20.

The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 14 Mindful Meditation – 10-11am. Learn how simple meditation can ease stress and worry, and help you focus. Take part in a simple meditation that you can do at home. With Ashley Michel. Free. Eden Park Branch Library, 5131 Greenwell Springs Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-231-3250.

SATURDAY, APRIL 16 Blue Tiger Spa Open House – 10am-2pm. The public is invited to attend an open house at Blue Tiger Spa and learn about the wellness services offered.

Free to attend. Blue Tiger Spa, 10859 Perkins Rd, Ste C, Baton Rouge. 225-769-9528. BlueTigerSpa.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 18 Parabola Discussion – 6-7:30pm. Join us for a discussion of Parabola, a quarterly journal that explores themes of humanity from a wide variety of spiritual traditions. Facilitated Ann Trousdale. Donation monthly $10. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 19 LifeShare Blood Drive – 2-7pm. Every two seconds, someone somewhere needs blood. Donating can save up to three lives. Stop by the blood mobile and donate today. Whole Foods, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 Intro to Conscious Language – 3-6pm. Robert Tennyson Stevens has developed a unique curriculum of empowerment technologies designed to support in manifesting, sustaining, and enjoying the heart’s desires. Explore the profound possibility that we create reality with every word we think, speak, and feel. Free. Wholly Ground, 27988 Walker South Rd, Walker. Swiftfire.org.

Stress, Hormones and Health – 6pm. Join Dr Buchert and discover what really works for permanent weight loss, increased energy, and improved overall health through a functional wellness approach.

the benefits of dry salt therapy. The sequences are designed to strengthen and stretch the muscles of respiration, while teaching one to breathe properly to increase vitality and well-being. Registration required. $25. Fleauxt, 8312 Jefferson Hwy, Ste 4, Baton Rouge. 225-283-0520. Fleauxt.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 28 Your Pace or Mine Walking Club – 6pm. Walking group will meet and walk mapped routes surrounding the library. In the event of rain, pacers will walk indoors. All levels of fitness are welcome. Free.

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Space is limited, registration required. Free dinner.

Portobello’s Italian Grill, 15440 George O’Neal Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-250-1025. MyMintHealth.com.

Pranic Healing Clinic – 6:30-8:30pm. Pranic healing is a system of energy medicine that uses prana to balance, harmonize and transform the body’s energy processes. Avoid wearing leather or silk.

With students of Master Stephen Co. $10 suggested donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 21 Gentle Tai Chi – 10-11am. Join an invigorating hour of gentle tai chi. The ancient Chinese art of tai chi helps de-stress and improves balance. Free. Eden Park Branch Library, 5131 Greenwell Springs Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-231-3250.

You Are What You Eat – 6-7pm. Don’t be fast, cheap, easy and fake. Learn four life-changing tips to eat clean and reduce cravings. With Jennifer Tucker, integrative health coach. Free. Lagniappe Chiropractic & Wellness Center, 311 E. Airport Ave, Ste A, Baton Rouge. 225-772-9025.

Barre Bliss – 6-8pm. Join us for an evening of Barre Bliss, as we join forces with Vida Pura Spa and Weiler Plastic and Associates for some beauty tips and bubbly bar. Free to attend. Body Sculpt Barre Studio, 17990 Airline Hwy, Ste B, Prairieville. 225931-4224. BodySculptBarreStudio.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 22 Gourmet in the Garden – 7-10pm. A benefit for the Botanic Gardens and educational programs at the Louisiana Culinary Institute, featuring awardwinning local chefs from top restaurants. Advanced tickets $60 or $70 at door. Burden Horticulture Society, 4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge. 225-763-3990.

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Full Moon Flow – 8-9:15pm. Celebrate Earth Day and the Full Moon by attending our donation class.

All proceeds will go to Companion Animal Alliance of Baton Rouge. Free, donations accepted. Yoga Bliss, 5160 Sherwood Forest Blvd, Baton Rouge.

225-448-3288. YogaBlissBatonRouge.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 25 Breathe Easy Yoga – 5:45-6:45pm. Designed to use postures and breathing techniques to maximize

Finding Your Life’s Direction Retreat – 7-9pm.

Dowsing: Search for Truth, participants will explore the ancient art of spiritual dowsing, an intuitive biofeedback system or measuring and changing energy. With Miriam Divinsky. $20. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 30 Children’s Garden Activities – 9-11am. Kids can create a terrarium, their own tiny ecosystem. Reserve a spot via email. $15. Burden Horticulture Society, 4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge. 225-763-3990.

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Arbor Day at Burden – 9am-1pm. Celebrate Arbor Day and plant a tree in the Burden Woods. Enjoy a scavenger hunt, children’s tree climb, hayride, and more. $10 adults, $5 for children, Free under the age of 3. Burden Horticulture Society, 4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge. 225-763-3990. BurdenHorticulture Society.com.

Finding Your Life’s Direction Retreat – 9:30am5:30pm. Students will learn about the repressed fears and emotions that prevent healing and experience release, which enables access to one’s full potential and connection to the source. With Miriam Divinsky. $75. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

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Wellness Wednesdays – 9am-5:30pm. Detox Footbath, Sauna Therapy and chair massages for only $15/service (a savings of $10). Enjoy a complimentary wellness drink during the service. The Wellness Centre of Baton Rouge, 1528 Delplaza Dr, Ste B, Baton Rouge. 225-229-6107.

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Red Stick Mobile Farmers’ Market – 9-11am.

Made possible by Blue Cross Blue Shield Challenge for a Healthier Louisiana Grant, Chase Bank, The Irene W and CB Pennington Foundation, The Imogene Brown Foundation and the Office of Community Development. Scotlandville Library, 7373 Scenic Hwy, Baton Rouge.

Matters of the Heart – 5-6pm. Time for introspection and inter-religious experience for those yearning to unite through prayer, chanting, inspirational readings and silence. With Dr. Francis Vanderwall.

Donations appreciated. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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Morning Yoga - A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am.

Wake up the body, mind and spirit with morning yoga. With Tina Ufford and Dee Dee Poullard. $8/ class, 7 classes/$48, monthly unlimited/$75. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge.

225-338-1170.

Yoga for Cancer Survivors – 10:30-11:30am.

Gentle yoga practice combines simple movements, stretching, meditation and breath work to increase flexibility, strength and relaxation. With Valerie Flynn-Wintz. Sponsored by Cancer Services. Free.

The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge.

225-338-1170.

Prenatal Class – 12pm. Join Miranda Brown, CNM, for pre/post-natal education. Curriculum includes everything needed to keep mom and baby optimally healthy in a functional wellness “Mint Healthy” approach. Mint Health, Woman’s Hospital Physician Office, Ste 401, Baton Rouge.

225-250-1025.

Gentle Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Relax the body and mind with gentle physical movement, breathing exercises and meditation. Enhance well-being, flexibility and build strength through yoga postures.

With Tina Ufford and Valerie Flynn-Wintz. $8/class, 7 classes/$48. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

A Course in Miracles – 7-8:30pm. A Course in Miracles, a one-year program, will meet weekly to begin a process of changing perception to become aware of love’s presence. Facilitated by Nic Ourso. $20 suggested monthly donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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Morning Yoga-A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am. Wake up the body, mind and spirit with morning yoga.

With Tina Ufford and Dee Dee Poullard. $8/class, 7classes/$48, monthly unlimited/$75. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

Red Stick Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Seasonal produce and baked goods are sold here at this producers-only market. Unitarian Church, 8470 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge.

The Light of the Mystics – 6:30-8pm. Thru April 26. Mystics offer a spiritual path for experiencing the divine. Drawing on the teachings from different faith traditions, gain a deeper sense of connection.

With Joan McCaskill. $40. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

wednesday Morning Yoga: A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am. Wake up the body, mind and spirit with morning yoga. With Tina Ufford and Dee Dee Poullard. $8/class, $48/7 classes, monthly unlimited/$75. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

WORTH – 8-9am. Women Owners Reaching Tremendous Heights, a business owners networking group, aiding women owners build businesses through effective networking and referrals, education and emotional support. $50/month. Bocage Racquet Club, President’s Room, 7600 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge. 225-926-3287.

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Compassion in Action Circle – 10:30am-12pm.

Documentaries and books spark the spirit of compassion within this circle. $20 suggested donation.

The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge.

225-338-1170.

Group Meditation – 5-6pm. Experience several different meditation techniques to ease stress and tension, and improve concentration. $5 donation.

The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge.

225-338-1170.

thursday Morning Yoga - A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am.

Wake up the body, mind and spirit with morning yoga. With Tina Ufford and Dee Dee Poullard. $8/ class, 7 classes/$47, $75/monthly unlimited. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge.

225-338-1170.

Red Stick Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Seasonal produce and baked goods are sold here at this producers-only market. Pennington Biomedical Research Center, 6400 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge.

Dream Discovery – 10:30am-12pm. Discover more about the self, while learning about dreams. With Joan McCaskill, Spiritual Director. $40/monthly.

The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge.

225-338-1170.

Prenatal Class – 12pm. Join Miranda Brown, CNM, for pre/post-natal education. Curriculum includes everything needed to keep mom and baby optimally healthy in a functional wellness “Mint Healthy” approach. Mint Health, Woman’s Hospital Physician Office, Ste 401, Baton Rouge. 225-250-1025.

Gentle Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Relax the body and quiet the mind with gentle physical movement, breathing exercises and meditation. Enhance wellbeing, increase flexibility and build strength. With Tina Ufford and Valerie Flynn-Wintz. $8/class, $48/7 classes. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

Spiritual Journey Circle – 6-7pm. Find inspiration on a journey that opens the door to the ideas of diverse spiritual teachers. $20 monthly donation.

The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge.

225-338-1170.

PhysIQ Weight Management: Life Style Change – 7-8pm. Presentation on scientifically backed, naturally based health and wellness products including PhysIQ weight management system. Learn how LifeVantage can be a part of your life style change.

Free. Baton Rouge Rehabilitation Hospital, 8595 United Plaza Blvd, 1st floor Café, Baton Rouge.

225-773-8548.

friday Morning Yoga - A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am.

Wake up the body and invigorate the mind and spirit with morning yoga. With Tina Ufford and Dee Dee Poullard. $8/class, $48/7 classes, $75/monthly unlimited. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

Red Stick Mobile Farmers’ Market – 8:3010:30am. Made possible by Blue Cross Blue Shield Challenge for a Healthier Louisiana Grant, Chase Bank, The Irene W and CB Pennington Foundation, The Imogene Brown Foundation and the Office of Community Development. Delmont Service Center, 3535 Riley St, Baton Rouge.

saturday Livingston Parish Farmers’ Market – 7am-12pm.

Each week, stop by for food, fruits, vegetables, local specialties and crafts. Located in the New Covenant Church parking lot on U.S. 190 (Florida Blvd) across from McDonald’s in Denham Springs.

Red Stick Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Once a week, local and seasonal produce, baked goods and farm-raised meat and eggs can be purchased downtown. The market is a fun shopping event for all ages, featuring not only local foods but quality handcrafts and live music. Corner of 5th & Main St, Baton Rouge.

Creative Kids Studio – 10:30am-12:30pm. Children up to age 13 will be assisted as they create a painting of their choice on 8x10 canvas. Choice of acrylic or washable paint. Must Pre-register. $10 (multiple child discount available). Source Connect, 4606 Jones Creek Road, Ste 110, Baton Rouge. 318-510-8582.

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311 E. Airport Ave, Ste A • Baton Rouge • 225-926-2273

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CLASSES DENTAL ASSISTANT – Day classes begin April 11 and May 23. Train for your career in less than a year at Medical Training College. 225-570-4297 or visit MTCBR.com.

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MEDICAL ASSISTANT OR MEDICAL OFFICE SPECIALIST – Day classes begin April 11 and May 23. Night classes begin May 23. Train for your career in less than a year at Medical Training College. 225-570-4297 or visit MTCBR.com.

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LAGNIAPPE CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS

ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE WELLNESS CENTER 711 Jefferson Hwy Ste 8, Baton Rouge 225-925-1188 AcupunctureBR.com

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can safely and effectively treat a wide A C U P U N C T U R E range of health concerns, WELLNESS CENTER such as allergies, cancer care support, facial rejuvenation, fertility, headaches, menopause, pain, post-surgery & sports injury, shingles, stress & anxiety, as well as wellness & prevention. Call today to find out more or visit our website.

Dr. Alvin Jaufre 311 E. Airport Ave, Ste A, Baton Rouge 225-926-2273 Focusing on total body care and health, Dr. Jaufre incorporates new technologies into his traditional adjusting style. Lagniappe offers many alternative health treatments including Medi-cupping massage, Raindrop therapy, Laser-allergy treatments, and certified animal chiropractic. The Chiropractic journey at Lagniappe may offer a new sense of balance and wellness that patients may have never before experienced. See ad, page 25.

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4606 Jones Creek Rd, Ste 110, Baton Rouge 318-510-8582 SourceConnectGallery.com

Kurt A. LeJeune, DDS 3138 McIlhenny Drive, Baton Rouge 225-248-8400

Source Connect Studio and Gallery is a creative and inspiring space that offers paint classes and parties for children and adults, including individuals with special needs. We also hang and invite the community to enjoy the work of local artists and our space is open for small gatherings and meetings. See ad, page 7.

Offering dental services including cosmetic dentistry, full-mouth rehabilitation, minimally invasive dentistry, mercury-safe environment, non-titanium implants, and laser dentistry. We also offer treatment for complex conditions, such as obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, TMJ dysfunction, head, neck and facial pain. See ad, page 21.

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5436 Commerce St, St. Francisville 225-635-4422 SullivanDental.com

BATON ROUGE CHIROPRACTIC AND NUTRITION

Robert W. Smith DC, DABCI 4137 S. Sherwood Forest, Ste 110, Baton Rouge 225-291-2626 BRSpine.com Wellness care with a Chiropractic Internist involves more than the nerves of the spine. It is also about what goes in your body- and using the epigenetic factor associated with dietary and nutition for health. Your health challenges will have a partner to prioritize and set attainable goals to achieve results.

The health and well-being of our patients is our number one priority.

That is why we listen to your concerns, and then ensure that you get the results you want. We always stay on top of the latest technology in order to provide our patients with the cutting-edge, highest quality care available. See ad, page 31.

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EDUCATION MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE

10525 Plaza Americana Dr, Baton Rouge 225-570-4297 MTCBR.com Medical Training College offers a variety of programs that equip tomorrows professionals for exciting careers in the medical and massage therapy fields. A strong emphasis is placed on academic excellence, professionalism, competence and accountability. Your success is our highest goal.

We succeed because you do! See ad, page 2.

EMF PROTECTION SWIFTFIRE MINISTRIES Sharnael Wolverton, ND 225-791-7696 Swiftfire.org

Dangerous electromagnetic fields from cellular phones, towers, computers, Wi-Fi, microwaves and more cause discomfort, stress, weakened i m m u n i t y, p o o r b r a i n function, sleep disorders, and cancers. After 12 years of research in Quantum Molecular Medicine, we have found a new protective product EMF shield. Protect you and your family’s health! Visit Swiftfire.org today. See ad, page 29.

ESSENTIAL OILS COYOTE MOON CRYSTALS AND GIFTS 1938 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge 225-344-4448 CoyoteMoonBR.com

We have single oils, combinations of oils and organic oils, as well as carrier oils and creams for cosmetics. Lovely diffusers will fill your room with fragrant healing.

See ad, page 13.

DAYSTAR WAY, LLC

Jeannie Causey, LPN, CNHP, YL #1265021 225-572-3376 YLWebsite.com/DaystarWay Learn to improve your health/ wellness by using therapeuticgrade YL Essential Oils and prayer. YL Essential Oils respect the sensitive methods required to preserve the oil’s therapeutic integrity without preservatives or additives. Zyto Compass Scans available for determining nutritional supplementation needs. Ask how to get one for free. See ad, page 13.

CATHY DUPLECHIN

Young Living Distributor #1253105 225-347-4442 LiveAndBreatheOils.com Young Living Essential Oils and products, Raindrop Technique, Zyto Compass Reading and local seminars on healthy living held the third Tuesday of each month.

Find out about the health benefits of Young Living, inquire about getting a wholesale membership or start a business. Share essential oils with others and make money. See ad, page 13.

ESSENTIALS 4 HEALTH; dōTERRA ESSENTIAL OILS

Katelyn Neil 614-395-8404 • Essentials4Health.us I’m currently interviewing for positions on my business team, sharing how to use dōTERRA essential oils, the highest quality oils produced in the world. We are creating a community focused on education and supporting others in advocating their own wellness.

If you are passionate about living in alignment with your purpose, I am interested in speaking with you.

See ad, page 16.

VICKI B BEAUTY & WELLNESS dōTERRA Essential Oils & Wellness Products 225-955-0177 Mydoterra.com/vickib

Join me in a journey to reinvent your wellness routine and restore your health the safe, natural way.

Let’s use my AromaTouch Technique certification to help you relax and restore your feeling of overall wellness. Classes and individual or group consultations available.

FINANCIAL HEALTH JUDITH SINCLAIR

LPL Financial Registered Representative 4137 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, Ste 130, Baton Rouge • 225-266-1654 I have been helping individuals and families pursue financial freedom for over 25 years. Call me today to schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss your financial goals and needs. It is never too late to start planning a healthy financial future. See ad, page 5.

HEALTHY-N-GRATEFUL

FITNESS STUDIO

Jennifer Tucker, Health Coach 225-772-9025 HealthyNGrateful.com

BODY SCULPT BARRE STUDIO

17900 Airline Hwy, Ste B, Prairieville 225-931-4224 BodySculptBarreStudio.com We pride ourselves on knowing that fitness is not just a number on the scale, but that a fit body is a strong and happy body.

Body Sculpt provides total body conditioning classes, merged with a positive and fun atmosphere, promoting a love for fitness and supporting a high-energy environment, to sculpt lean, strong, happy bodies. See ad, page 7.

Food and diet choices can be overwhelming. Are you ready to benefit from making the right choices for your body? Do you want to have more energy, a calmer mind, less sick time and effortless weight loss? Call today and together we will make the life changing and lasting journey.

HOLISTIC HEALTH FLEAUXT

Floatation & Dry Salt Therapy 8312 Jefferson Hwy, Ste 4, Baton Rouge 225-283-0520 Fleauxt.com

FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION SOZO NUTRITIONAL HEALTH CONSULTING Christina Smith, DNM 225-315-1225 Christina.Smith@SozoOnThe.net SozoOnThe.net

A Functional Nutrition Model of Health Care that can effectively s t o p s u ff e r i n g . D r. S m i t h specializes in identifying and correcting gut, metabolic, hormone and immune problems, naturally. Especially helpful for those who’ve been told, “your lab tests are normal” or those who are not satisfied with the current level of care they are getting.

FLEAUXT is an alternative health and wellness center offering a unique blend of complementary therapies. Conveniently located in Baton Rouge, we offer two salt rooms (one for adults and one for children) and two private float rooms. FLEAUXT in for relaxation, stress relief, healing and rejuvenation. See ads, pages 11 and 21.

MASSAGE THERAPY BABETTE DEBARROS LMT, VODDER CDT

10562 S Glenstone Place, Baton Rouge 225-936-3649 BabetteMassage@gmail.com

FUNCTIONAL WELLNESS MINT HEALTH

500 Rue de la Vie, Ste 401, Baton Rouge 225-250-1025, ext 705 MyMintHealth.com Dr Buchert provides functional wellness for men and women, as well as OB/ GYN care with the “Mint Healthy” twist. Trained through the Institute for Functional Medicine, she helps clients achieve optimal health by getting to the root cause of dysfunction. You have access to standard medical care plus innovative tools of functional wellness to optimize hormones, re-balance metabolism, address nagging health concerns. Be the best you! See ad, page 6.

HEALTH COACH FEEL GOOD MAMA

Chenoa Farrell, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach 225-800-7753 FeelGoodMama.com Are you struggling to maintain focus and balance in your life on your own? Feel Good Mama lends an ear and loves you up by giving you real tools to navigate the road ahead, wherever you are. We will get you where you want to be. See ad, page 10.

My mission is to be a conduit of Love, Light, Peace, Joy and Healing Energy. I specialize in Manual Lymph Drainage with e m p h a s i s o n Ly m p h e d e m a Therapy and Immune Dysfunction.

I work heavily with the healing energy of essential oils. In addition, I offer Swedish massage, energy work and raindrop therapy.

FACILITATING HEALING, LLC

Olivia Bennett, LPN, LMT 315 N. Range Ave, Denham Springs 318-792-5073 Olivia offers massages designed just for you. Her specialty is Raindrop Therapy Technique, a service that uses therapeutic-grade essential oils to realign the body structurally and electrically. This also helps aid in detoxification of the body. Call today to schedule your personalized service.

YL # 1395291, LA Lic #7511. See ad, page 13.

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ORGANIC BAKERY

1528 Delplaza Dr, Ste C, Baton Rouge 225-715-1065 RejuveMassageBR.com

ROOM FOR DESSERT

O ff e r i n g r e j u v e n a t i n g a n d therapeutic massages, I customize each massage to the client’s specific needs. I use a variety of techniques including; deep tissue, neuromuscular therapy, and Swedish. Ask me about the complimentary Himalayan Sea Salt foot scrub. I also specialize in Raindrop Therapy. Located inside the Wellness Centre of Baton Rouge. See ad, page 6.

BODYWORKS BY VICKIE

6509 Government St, Ste C, Baton Rouge 225-927-3549 BodyworksBR.biz Detox and rejuvenate your body the natural way with ionic foot baths, a painless and effective way to dissolve toxic accumulations no matter where they are located in the body. Infrared Body Wraps help you lose weight and inches, diminish cellulite, tighten skin, relieve muscle pain, increase energy and metabolism and strengthen the immune system.

See ad, page 16.

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR

THE RED SHOES

2303 Government St, Baton Rouge 225-338-1170 TheRedShoes.org The Red Shoes is a nonprofit center offering opportunities for spiritual enrichment and personal growth through book and film studies, weekend retreats and workshops, as well as creative development through the art forms of collage, drawing, painting, writing and music. We offer movement classes including yoga and various dance disciplines. Classes are designed to broaden one’s understanding within a supportive community. See ad, page 25.

SKIN & BEAUTY

KARIN NIELSEN, ND

1528 Delplaza Dr, Ste B, Baton Rouge 225-229-6107 WellnessCentreBR.com Offering non-invasive health assessments, Total Thermography, Lymphatic Therapy and many detox therapies. We have a high success rate using homeopathic and functional medicine for women, men and children. We specialize in treating Lyme disease, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. See ad, page 14.

SWIFTFIRE MINISTRIES Sharnael Wolverton, ND 225-791-7696 Swiftfire.org

International Speaker and Author offering classes/consults in transforming dis-ease to EASE naturally through nutrition, aromatherapy, orthomolecular support, frequency, detoxing, emotional clearing, spiritual support, electric magnetic protection and other cutting edge modalities.

Interested in educational classes for your church, business or requiring balance for your own personal health? Contact me. See ad, page 29.

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Room For Dessert offers pastries and desserts, made daily, that are sugar, gluten and dairy free.

We take pride in offering the highest quality ingredients in our freshly baked products. Call or stop by for custom orders. See ad, page 5.

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SPIRITUAL GIFTS & BOOKS COYOTE MOON

1938 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge 225-344-4448 CoyoteMoonBR.com Coyote Moon is a retail store offering all sorts of treasures to help you become healthy in body, mind and spirit. We stock wonderful books, relaxing music for meditation and yoga, gorgeous crystals, natural stones, sacred sage, Native American drums, Tibetan singing bowls, Kroeger Herb products and Shanti Kai flower essence sprays. New items arrive weekly. See ad, page 13.

TATTOO SAFE VOYAGE TATTOO

2648 S Range Ave, Denham Springs 225-664-4005 SafeVoyageTattoo.com Safe Voyage Tattoo provides classic tattooing in a professional and sterile environment with an experienced artist. We offer vegan-friendly pigments. Please call or stop by the shop to set up your appointment for a consultation. We’re also happy to accept walk-in clientele, so stop in and get tattooed or pierced. See ad, page 7.

THERMOGRAPHY

NYR ORGANIC

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Offering London’s award-winning Neal’s Yard Remedies range of safe skin care, bath, body & spa, cosmetics, aromatherapy, herbal remedies & teas, gifts and more.

Shop one-on-one, online, at events or your own social. Fair Trade, Vegan, Cruelty Free, Ethically Sourced, NonGMO, No Nasties, Certified Organic.

Total Thermography, non-invasive and radiation free, can often detect abnormalities 8-10 years before other screening methods. Thermography helps find underlying causes of disease as it looks at the entire body’s behavior after being stressed. Consultations and follow-up care are offered. See ad, page 14.

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Karin Nielsen, ND, CCT 1528 Delplaza Dr, Ste B, Baton Rouge 225-229-6107 WellnessCentreBR.com

BLUE TIGER SPA

REV. STEVEN E. ADAMS

Blue Tiger Spa brings the latest in relaxation and modern-day spa services. We help you slim down, lighten up and always look and feel your best using non-intrusive protocols that require no downtime, no injections, no dieting, and no physical activity on your part. See ad, page 11.

Ordained Spiritualist Minister and Certified Spiritual Healer offers beautiful, personalized wedding ceremonies that are based on your specific needs and wants. Each one is created just for you to resonate with your spiritual path.

Other ministerial services offered as well. Please call or email to discuss how we can help manifest your very special event.

10859 Perkins Rd, Ste C, Baton Rouge 225-769-9528 BlueTigerSpa.com

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8775 Jefferson Hwy, Ste C, Baton Rouge 225-250-5335 PreservationYoga.com We are a yoga studio specializing in Bikram method hot yoga, taught by certified Bikram instructors. The Bikram series is designed to target the complete body and mind and stimulates every muscle, organ, gland and tissue in the body which offers the most complete workout available in the 90-minute class. See ad, page 7.

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YOGA BLISS

7384 Highland Rd • 225-663-2381 5160 S Sherwood Forest Blvd 225-448-3288 YogaBlissBatonRouge.com With two convenient l o c a t i o n s , Yo g a Bliss offers Basics, Bliss Flow I & II, Slow Flow, Hot Yoga, Ashtanga Primary Series, Ashtanga Flow, Yoga Therapy, Restorative/Slow Flow, Prenatal Yoga, Baby Bliss, Private and Group Lessons and more. Both studios offer a unique schedule and a wide array of membership choices from single drop-in classes to unlimited packages. See ad, page 9.

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