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9 actionalert 10 thegreenstick 1 1 community spotlight

15 healingways 16 fitbody 20 greenliving 22 healthykids 24 calendar

27 resourceguide

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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

11 DEFINE FITNESS STUDIO 12 Defining the Mind, Body and Soul

by Melanie Rankin

12 AGELESS BEING Staying Vibrant in Mind, Body and Spirit by Kathleen Barnes

15 CHOOSE HAPPINESS

Four Tips to Flip the Joy Switch by Linda Joy

16 YOGA ENTERS THE

MEDICAL MAINSTREAM

Research Proves its Health Benefits

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18 LOCAL YOGA

RESOURCE GUIDE

20 GREENING

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Major Leagues Sport More Sustainable Stadiums by Avery Mack

22 WHOLE CHILD SPORTS Free Play Earns the Winning Score

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ast month, I attended the screening of PlantPure Nation, a documentary spreading one of the most important health messages of all time. The theater

was jam-packed with people from the community that were open to learning how a plant-based diet can change lives for the better. Natural Awakenings gave away a pair of tickets on our Instagram page, and before the film, I met our winner. He shared with me how he

has lost over 140 pounds since February by switching to a plant-based diet. He has also been able to discontinue

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several medications and hasn’t felt this good in years. Speaking of feeling good, this month kicks off football season. Although foot-

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ball is fun and games, I have to admit that watching an intense game sometimes adds several gray hairs to my head. I can recall the first L.S.U. football game I ever attended (doesn’t everyone remember their first game?). It was in October, 1987.

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Mike Archer was the head coach, and we played the Florida Gators. After the game, my dad took me by the locker rooms, where I waited eagerly to collect an

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autograph from one of my favorite players, #56, Nacho Albergamo. I was 11 years old at the time but remember that day like it was yesterday. We had a good season

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that year, except for one loss (and I refuse to say who we lost to). The performance on the field doesn’t have to be the only reason why we root

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September is National Yoga Month, and I am overwhelmed with the support we received from several studios that were eager to join us for this special issue. I encourage you to check them out, beginning on page 18, and learn more about the instructors and studios that are committed to the well-being of our community.

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If you’ve never tried yoga before, start by attending a gentle or basics class. Your body and mind will thank you for it. Switching to a plant-based diet, cheering for your favorite sports team and taking a yoga class are just a few ways to stay young and vibrant. This month, I also celebrate my own birthday. I feel younger than I did 10 years ago, and I know it’s from the lifestyle changes I’ve made over the years. Be sure to read our feature article, “Ageless Being,” to discover ways for you to stay young forever. After all, age is just a number, and you are only as old (or young) as you feel. Stay young and Geaux Tigers,

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newsbriefs NYR Organic and Vida Pura Spa Offer VIP Spa Parties

YR Organic Independent Consultant Hope Maria Benson is partnering with Vida Pura Spa, in Baton Rouge, to offer free, personalized VIP organic spa parties. A great venue for a girls’ night out, the parties can accommodate up to five guests at a time. VIP guests will be treated to chair massages, mini-facials, fire-cupping demonstrations and light refreshments. Attendees will receive special rates on future spa services with Vida Pura and will have the opportunity to shop for NYR Organic’s health, beauty and body products during the event. NYR Organic is new to the Baton Rouge area. Originating in the UK as Neal’s Yard Remedies, the company’s mission is to transform people’s lives and protect the environment by encouraging a more natural and holistic way of living. NYR Organic is dedicated to minimizing the impact on the environment by using pure, natural and organic ingredients that contain no GMOs, mineral oils, synthetic fragrances or colors.

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Cost: Free. For more information or to schedule a party, call Benson at 225-716-0820. See listing, page 28.

New Massage Therapist and Special at Relax, Restore, Renew

oelle Addlesberger, owner of Relax, Restore, Renew, in Walker, has added Licensed Massage Therapist Tiffany Moreau to her staff. To celebrate this new addition, the studio is offering an introductory special for clients who book an appointment with Moreau of $60 for a one-hour massage and $85 for a 90-minute massage. Addlesberger’s decision to add Tiffany Moreau another therapist was based on an increase in customer demand. “I am very excited to start this newest chapter in the growth of my business and want to thank all of my valuable clients for making it happen,” she says. Relax, Restore, Renew offers deep tissue, relaxation, myofascial, prenatal and craniosacral massage. All services are tailored to fit individual needs. Location: 10467 Florida Blvd., Walker. For more information or to schedule an appointment with Moreau (LMT #3425), call 225-287-6826. See ad, page 21.

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Body Works by Vickie Offers Organic Spray Tans

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ody Works by Vickie, in Baton Rouge, is now offering custom organic spray tans. The tanning spray is applied with an airbrush wand to achieve a natural-looking summer glow all year long. Additional services offered at Body Works by Vickie include rehabilitative percussor treatments, infrared body wraps and ion-charged footbaths to help clients detoxify and rejuvenate their bodies. These therapies are designed to draw out heavy metals, chemicals, unwanted acids and unassimilated fats. They help reduce chronic pain, brighten mood, boost immunity and slim physiques. Location: 6509 Government St., Baton Rouge. For more information, call 225-9273549. See ad, page 10.

Wellness Wednesdays at The Big Squeezy

hroughout the month, The Big Squeezy, in Baton Rouge, will host Wellness Wednesdays inside the store. Each Wednesday morning will begin with a group walk, followed by health and wellness classes, presentations and demonstrations scheduled throughout the day. Juice specials will be available during the event. Dedicated to helping to create a healthier community, The Big Squeezyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wellness Wednesdays will feature health and fitness professionals, including physicians, naturopaths, personal trainers, massage therapists and many more health-minded professionals to educate the public. Dr. Karen Miller, of Total Wellness for Women; Dr. Betsy Buchert, of Mint Health; Bodyworks By Vickie and Define Fitness are just a few local experts that will be sharing their wisdom about living a healthy life. Cost: Free. Location: 3043 Perkins Rd., Baton Rouge. For more information, call 225-930-4466 or visit TheBigSqueezy.com. See ad, page 20.

Thrive Market Now Available in Baton Rouge

hrive Market, a socially conscious online store, now services the Greater Baton Rouge area. With over 2,500 high-quality foods, supplements, home, personal care and beauty products, Thrive ships orders directly to homes across the United States. For a limited time, the store is offering a 30-day free trial to new members. With a mission to make healthy living easy, affordable and accessible for every American family, Thrive Marketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s membership-driven program delivers healthy food and natural products to the front doors of their members at wholesale prices. At 25 to 50 percent off retail, most members make back their membership fee in savings within their first two orders.

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yogabriefs Basics Workshop at Both Yoga Bliss Studios

oga Bliss, in Baton Rouge, will offer two Basics Workshops this month. The first will take place from 1 to 3 p.m., September 19, at the Highland Road studio. The second workshop will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., September 27, at the Sherwood Forest Boulevard studio. These workshops offer participants an opportunity to jump-start a yoga practice. Appropriate for all levels of practitioners, from beginners to instructors, each workshop covers the fundamentals of a yoga practice, including a breakdown of the most common yoga poses, sequences and breathing techniques to help de-stress. Cost: $30. Location: 7384 Highland Rd. and 5160 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd., Baton Rouge. For more information, call Highland Rd. studio at 225-663-2381 or Sherwood Blvd. studio at 225-448-3288, or visit YogaBlissBatonRouge.com.

Gentle Yoga for All at The Red Shoes

he Red Shoes, in Baton Rouge, offers gentle yoga classes from 8 to 9 a.m., Monday through Friday, and from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. In addition, the studio has partnered with Cancer Services of Baton Rouge to offer a special yoga class specifically for cancer survivors from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Mondays. The gentle yoga classes at The Red Shoes are ideal for women of all ages, sizes and fitness levels. The slow pace appeals to beginner and experienced practitioners looking for a gentler practice. As part of women’s week, The Red Shoes is offering an introduction to the benefits of yoga class to women in the community from 5:30 to 7 p.m., September 28. Location: 2303 Government St., Baton Rouge. For more information, call 225-338-1170 or visit TheRedShoes.org. See ad, page 23.

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Yoga Boosts Brain Gray Matter

esearch from the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center at Duke University Medical Center has found that a regular hatha yoga practice increases gray matter within the brain, reversing the loss found among those with chronic pain. The researchers tested seven hatha yoga meditation practitioners and seven non-practitioners. Each of the subjects underwent tests for depression, anxiety, moods and cognition levels, along with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scans. The scientists found that the brains of the yoga meditation practitioners contained significantly greater gray matter by volume in key brain regions, including the frontal, temporal and occipital cortices, plus the cerebellum and the hippocampus, compared to the non-yoga subjects. The yoga meditation practitioners also had more gray area in the prefrontal cortex regions that are involved in decision-making, reward/consequence, control and coordination.

Support Groups Keep Artery Patients Mobile

esearch published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has determined that when peripheral artery disease patients engage in behavioral support groups that encourage exercise, they realize increased mobility. The researchers from Northwestern University followed 194 patients for a year, testing subjects at six months and again at 12 months. The patients were divided into two groups; one attended weekly intervention group meetings, while the control group attended weekly lectures. After six months, the researchers found that only 6.3 percent of those that attended the support group meetings experienced mobility loss, compared to 26.5 percent of those that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t attend the meetings. After one year, the support group attendees again showed positive results. The control group had 18.5 percent loss in mobility, while only 5.2 percent of the support group attendees did.

Smog Increases Stroke Risk

esearch from Germany has found that the high particulate numbers in smoggy areas increase the risk of stroke. The Heinz Nixdorf Recall study followed more than 4,400 people between the ages of 45 and 74 years old. The researchers began the study in 2000. They compared stroke and heart attacks to air pollution particulate matter (PM) levels of PM10 (particle sizes of 10 micrometers or less) and PM2.5 (2.5 micrometers or less). The study found that stroke incidence was more than two-and-a-half times higher among people with long-term exposure to PM10, while stroke incidence increased by more than three times among people with long-term exposure to PM2.5 smog.

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BIKRAM YOGA: PROMOTING HEALTH AND HEALING FOR THE BODY

eveloped in 1970, Bikram yoga was derived from the classic 84 postures outlined in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. It features a 26-posture sequence specifically designed to stimulate every muscle, organ, gland and system of the body, forming an effective and efficient health maintenance system. The primary difference between Bikram yoga and other styles of hatha yoga is the heat, a necessary component of this practice for several reasons. The skin is the largest organ of the body and heat produces sweat, providing an effective means of detoxification. Second, the external heat makes the muscles more malleable, creating a safer environment for more effective stretching. The heat also increases vasodilation, the widening of blood vessels, helping to transport oxygen through the bloodstream at a faster rate. This allows for better performance and faster, more efficient healing in the body. When practicing Bikram yoga, the heat works in conjunction with specific and precise movements to stretch and compress different systems of the body, resulting in a complete workout, not only for the major muscles and systems used on a daily basis, but also for the more subtle anatomy, which is largely ignored. Perhaps the best reason to practice Bikram yoga is that it is accessible for all skill levels and athletic abilities. Beginners and experts will be continually challenged by the practice. Source: Stefan Boone, a yoga teacher at Preservation Yoga, A Bikram Method Studio. Location: 8775 Jefferson Hwy., Ste. C, Baton Rouge. For more information, call 225-250-5335.

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News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Breeze Please

A Third of U.S. Power May Be Wind by 2050 According to a new study by the U.S. Energy Department (Tinyurl.com/EnergyDepartmentWindReport), wind power could provide more than a third of the nation’s electricity in a few decades, while posting a net savings in energy costs. Undersecretary for Technology and Energy Lynn Orr, Ph.D., states, “With continued commitment, wind can be the cheapest, cleanest option in all 50 states by 2050.” Wind power has tripled since 2000, and now supplies nearly 5 percent of the country’s electric power. The report says that it could dramatically reduce air pollution and go a long way toward meeting the country’s goals of slowing climate change. Meanwhile, Spanish engineers have invented the Vortex Bladeless wind turbine, a hollow straw that sticks up 40 feet from the ground and vibrates when the wind passes through it. Instead of using a propeller, the Vortex takes advantage of an aerodynamic effect called vorticity. The result is a turbine that’s 50 percent less expensive than a bladed model and is nearly silent. It’s not as efficient as conventional turbines, but more of them can be placed in the same amount of space, for a net gain of 40 percent in efficiency. Plus, with no gears or moving parts, maintenance is much easier and they are safer for bats and birds. Source: Wired

Bottomless Well

De-Salting Water Could Help Drought-Stricken Areas A team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Jain Irrigation Systems has devised a method of turning brackish water into drinking water using renewable energy. This solar-powered machine is able to pull salt out of water and disinfect it with ultraviolet rays, making it suitable for both irrigation and drinking. Electrodialysis works by passing a stream of water between two electrodes with opposite charges. Because the salt dissolved in water consists of positive and negative ions, the electrodes pull the ions out of the water, leaving fresher water at the center of the flow. A series of membranes separate the freshwater stream from increasingly salty ones. The photovoltaic-powered electrodialysis reversal system recently won the top $140,000 Desal Prize from the U.S. Department of Interior. “This technology has the potential to bring agriculture to vast barren lands using brackish water,” says Richard Restuccia, Jain’s vice president of landscape solutions. The prize was developed to supply catalytic funding to capture and support innovative ideas and new technologies that could have a significant impact on resolving global water demand. Among 13 desalination projects under consideration along the California coast, the Carlsbad Desalination Project will be the largest in the Western Hemisphere once it is completed in the fall.

Dark Act

Protect Truth and Transparency in GMO Food Labeling On July 23, the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of H.R. 1599, known by supporters as the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act and dubbed the “Deny Americans the Right to Know (DARK) Act” by opponents. The bill removes the requirement that foods containing genetically modified organisms (GMO) be labeled as such, preventing consumers from the right to know whether or not the foods they purchase contain potentially harmful ingredients. If it becomes law, H.R. 1599 will preempt state labeling requirements, including the pioneering Vermont GMO labeling law scheduled to take effect next year. First, a companion bill will have to clear the Senate. No date is set yet for this and the time to let our senators know that we want to protect truth and transparency on food labels and encourage them to oppose the DARK Act starts now. Make the people’s voice heard by contacting local state senators, call 202-224-3121 and visit Tinyurl.com/ ContactYourSenatorToday.

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’ve always tions and encouragbeen the black ing words, Jasmine sheep in my works on improving family,” says Jasmine, her client’s minds proudly describing along with their bodherself. “While my ies. “When I work mother and sisters with a client, I like were into hair and to have them visualmakeup, I found ize how their day is myself drawn to the going to be. I am a basketball court. My healer. I know that father would have me this is what I’m supplay with the boys. To posed to be doing,” Jasmine “Queen Jazzy” Abrams get better, I had to be she explains. better than them.” Some clients feel very vulnerJasmine Abrams (also known as able when working out and Jasmine Queen Jazzy) is a personal trainer by helps them turn their weaknesses into trade but there is much more to her— strengths. “I work with everybody, she’s also a mind and soul healer. Her young and old. Clients come to me travels playing professional basketball with all sorts of issues: these could be opened her mind to other cultures. body image issues or victims of strokes. “Once I traveled abroad I saw people Nobody is exactly the same.” Jasmine that didn’t look like me. It was a beauti- knows that working out can get moful experience.” notonous and she keeps her clients on Jasmine would have kept playtheir toes by changing up the routine. ing but she hurt her ankle and had Jasmine consumes a clean diet and to return to the states. After living in she promotes the same type of diet for the area for three years, she now calls her clients. “I eat six times a day. I try to Baton Rouge home. “When I got back eat fresh food as much as I can. When to the states, I had to figure out someI can’t eat fresh vegetables, I’ll opt for thing to do. I started working at one of frozen as they retain much of their the big exercise chains but I didn’t like nutrition,” notes Jasmine. their business practices,” she explains. In addition to clean eating, Jasmine Jasmine decided that she needed to go recommends one practice that offers to work for herself and Queen Jazzy immediate results. She says, “Get up Fitness was born. in the morning and stretch. Stretching One quality that makes Jasmine helps release the toxins in the body, such a great trainer is her understanding releases tightness in the ligaments and of the mind/body connection. “I studied promotes healing in the mind.” psychology in school and now I apply the same teachings to my clients,” she For more information, call Jasmine at 225says. Known for her positive affirma755-9380 or at QueenJazzyFitness.com.

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Define Fitness Studio: Defining the Mind, Body and Soul by Melanie Rankin

ana Guillory received an unwas shy expected offer. A and quiet long-time friend in high school, had been leasing avoiding situations space to a dance that would place studio, which was her in front of a now closing. She group, especially a wanted to know if group of strangers. Guillory would be Surprisingly, she interested in openwent on to earn ing her own studio degrees in both in the available accounting and space. marketing, serving Guillory Dana Guillory as chief financial opened Define officer (CFO) of Fitness Studio in a Baton Rouge law firm for the last 16 2013 and began teaching barre in an years. Even more surprising is her secenvironment where women could not ond job—her role as owner of a fitness only become physically fit, but also studio that specializes in inspiring and experience a sense of community and empowering women. feel good about themselves, regardless “Even though I was shy, I was alof their body shape. She loved what she ways interested in fitness, and I always was doing, but she still craved a deeper wanted to help people,” Guillory exfeeling of inspiration. plains. “I was usually in a gym some On a whim, she boarded a plane where, taking a fitness class. Eventually in May of last year and headed to I earned a group exercise certification Austin, Texas, to learn more about BUTI so I could substitute for instructor yoga, a fusion of power yoga, plyometfriends.” In helping her friends, she rics and tribal dance. She was immedidiscovered a budding passion within ately hooked. “It was the most empowherself—a passion to inspire. ering workout I had ever experienced,” “Accounting appealed to my Guillory enthuses. “It took me way out detail-oriented side, but I discovered of my comfort zone, since the movethat teaching fed my creative side,” she ments involve spiraling your hips, but recalls. “I decided to expand and exthe end result felt so good that I knew I plore, and I became certified in barre.” had to bring it back to Baton Rouge.” In her CFO off-hours, Guillory began Guillory became the first BUTI teaching barre in a local studio, but yoga instructor, and Define Fitness soon felt like something was missing, the only BUTI yoga studio, in Louisiexplaining, “I was inspiring the women ana. She soon learned about another in my class, but I, myself, didn’t feel empowerment workout, created by inspired. There was a disconnect her master barre trainer, called tap n’ between the staff and the clients. I was pow{h}er, and immediately opted to inmissing a sense of community.” corporate it into her studio. Earlier this Feeling she should move on, but year, she also completed her 200-hour unsure of her next step, Guillory RYT Yoga Alliance certification.

With each out-of-state training, Guillory feels she is pushing past her fears and moving further along her own empowerment journey. Equally gratifying are the stories she hears from those she has inspired. One of her clients and one of her instructors have been inspired to become certified BUTI yoga instructors as well as complete their RYT Yoga Alliance certification. Another client has shared how she repaired relationships with her family after learning to like herself through Guillory’s classes. Many clients comment on how they always leave with a smile, feeling uplifted. The inspiration doesn’t stop at the studio’s doors. Guillory and her instructors also donate demonstrations or even full classes at various events. One organization they support is LSU’s chapter of CHAARG, or Changing Health, Attitudes and Actions to Recreate Girls, recently providing an outdoor class in conjunction with a CHAARG national program. Guillory also gives back to the community through jewelry she designs. She creates mala bracelets, earrings and tribal jewelry, often giving them as prizes to her students or as gifts for other women participating in training sessions with her. Some she boxes up and ships to other yoga studios out of state. “We aren’t a typical yoga studio,” Guillory explains. “Specialty boutiques are often priced beyond many women’s ability to pay. Our sessions are priced so that we can cover our expenses. The first session here is always free, and we offer individual and package sessions. Our class sizes have a cap so we can focus on form. “I wouldn’t say that this studio is my hobby; I would say that it’s my passion. The law firm has been very flexible, and the people I work with are wonderful, but when I retire I plan to focus full-time on inspirational activities. I hope it will be here at Define Fitness Studio, but if not, I’m sure I will be standing on the grass in the park, inviting people to join me.” Location: 10735 Linkwood Ct., Ste. A, Baton Rouge. Watch videos on the Studio’s Facebook page and follow Guillory on Instagram at @dmgnbrla. For additional information, call 225337-8278 or visit DefineFitStudio.com. See ad, page 21.

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AGELESS BEING Staying Vibrant in Mind, Body and Spirit by Kathleen Barnes

Agelessness: Engaging in and experiencing life without fear of falling, failing or falling apart.

n a nutshell, that’s the philosophy of visionary women’s health expert Dr. Christiane Northrup, of Yarmouth, Maine, as explored in her latest book, Goddesses Never Age. “We’re long overdue for a paradigm shift about how we feel about growing older,” says Northrup. “You can change your future by adopting a new, ageless attitude that will help you flourish physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. We don’t have to buy into modern medicine’s promotion of the idea of the pathology of aging.” One of Northrup’s primary admonitions: “Don’t tell anyone how old you are. Another birthday means nothing.”

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and mentally feeble at a certain age. “When my mother turned 50, her mailbox suddenly filled with ads for adult diapers, walkers and long-term care insurance,” Northrup quips. The point is well taken. Think vibrant, healthy, gorgeous and yes, sexy Sandra Bullock, Johnny Depp, Chris Rock and Brooke Shields—all 50 or older—as the targets of ads for Depend. We’re living and working longer, and many of us are feeling, looking and staying young longer. So is 60 the new 40? Yes, say State University of New York at Stony Brook researchers, and further note that we’re generally leading longer and healthier lives. Centenarians are the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population. In the 2010 census, 53,364 people had surpassed their 100th year, an increase

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of 40 percent over the 1980 census, and more than 80 percent of them are women. The National Institute on Aging projects that this number could increase tenfold or more by 2050. What we think of as “old” has changed. Many baby boomers refuse to buy into the mythology of aging, bristle at being called senior citizens and especially dislike being called elderly. Their position is backed by science. Stem cell biologist Bruce Lipton, Ph.D., author of Biology of Belief and currently a visiting professor at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, in Auckland, is best known for promoting the concept that DNA can be changed by belief, for good or ill. Lipton explains that we all have billions of stem cells designed to repair or replace damaged—and aging—tissues and organs. “[These cells] are profoundly influenced by our thoughts and perceptions about the environment,” Lipton explains. “Hence our beliefs about aging can either interfere with or enhance stem cell function, causing our physiological regeneration or decline.” “Yes, we are destined to grow older, but decrepitude and what we call aging is an optional state,” Northrup adds. “Our genes, nutrition and environment are under our control far more than we may have thought.” More, she says, “Words are powerful. Don’t talk yourself into believing your brain is turning to mush just because you are over 40.”

Take Control of the Body

“Manage the four horsemen of the aging apocalypse,” encourages nutrition and longevity expert Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., a Los Angeles board-certified nutritionist and author of The Most Effective Ways to Live Longer. He says the aging process, including disease, loss of physical or mental function and the general breakdown of systems, is caused by one or more of four factors: oxidative damage (literally rusty cells); inflammation; glycation (excess sugar, metabolic syndrome); and stress. “Collectively, they damage cells and DNA, wear down organs and systems, deeply damage the vascular pathways that deliver blood and oxygen to the entire body, and even shrink brain size,” explains Bowden.

While it may seem like a tall order to make lifestyle changes that vanquish these four horsemen, Bowden says they can be broken into manageable elements by employing an arsenal of healthful weapons: whole foods, nutrients, stress-reduction techniques, exercise, detoxification and relationship improvement. “All of these actually do double duty, battling more than one of the four processes that can effectively shorten your life,” he reports, based on his 25 years of study.

Oxidative Damage

Consider what rust does to metal. That’s what free radical oxygen molecules do to cells. Over time, they damage them and cause aging from within. “Oxidative damage plays a major role in virtually every degenerative disease of aging, from Alzheimer’s to cancer to heart disease and diabetes, even immune dysfunction,” says Bowden. His recommended key to destroying free radicals is a diet rich in antioxidants, including lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and healthy fats, nuts, grassfed meats and organic dairy products. Avoid environmental free radicals that show up in toxic chemicals by eating as much organic food as possible and avidly avoiding residues of the poisonous pesticides and herbicides sprayed on crops eaten by people and livestock.

Inflammation

Long-term inflammation is a silent killer because it operates beneath the radar, often unnoticed, damaging blood vessel walls. Like oxidative damage, inflammation is a factor in all the degenerative diseases associated with aging, says Bowden. His suggestion: First, get a Creactive protein (CRP) test to determine the levels of inflammation in our body. A CRP level over 3 milligrams/liter indicates a high risk of a heart attack. Antiinflammatory foods like onions, garlic, leafy greens, tomatoes, beans, nuts and seeds have all been widely scientifically proven to reduce chronic inflammation.

Glycation

This is the result of excessive sugar that glues itself to protein or fat molecules, leaving a sticky mess that creates advanced glycation end (AGE) products that damage all body systems and are

Compute Your Real Age Lifestyle choices can make our bodies older, or younger, than our number of orbits around the sun, according to Michael Roizen, a doctor of internal medicine and author of This is Your Do-Over: The 7 Secrets of Losing Weight, Living Longer, and Getting a Second Chance at the Life You Want. “Seventy percent of aging is in the simple things you do or don’t do,” he maintains. Here are a few sobering examples: n An unresolved major life stressor, such as a divorce, being sued, the death of a close relative or other traumatic events, can add up to 32 years to chronological age. Managing the stress adds a relatively insignificant two years. n Swap out saturated fats (cheese and meat) for monounsaturated fats (olive oil, nuts and avocados). Subtract 2.5 years from chronological age. n Get up out of the chair every 15 minutes and also take a 10-minute walk every two hours. Subtract 2.1 years from chronological age. n Have close friends. Subtract 2.1 years from chronological age. Take the Real Age test at ShareCare.com/RealAge.

acknowledged culprits in the dreaded diseases associated with aging. Bowden’s basic answer is to minimize intake of sugar and simple carbs; anything made with white flour or white rice. Also avoid fried dishes and any foods cooked at high temperatures that actually skip the glycation production in the body and deliver harmful AGEs directly from the food. He advises taking 1,000 mg of carnosine (available in health food stores) daily to prevent glycation.

Stress

The long-term effects of physical, mental or emotional stress are tremendously damaging to the human physiology. Sustained exposure to the stress hormone cortisol can shrink parts of the brain, damage blood vessels, increase blood sugar levels, heart rate and blood pressure and contribute to chronic inflammation, according to wellestablished science recorded in the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Bowden warns, “Stress management is not a luxury.” In its many forms, including prayer, meditation and breathing exercises, it should be part of any agelessness program. Deep, restful sleep is as vital a component as ending toxic relationships, having a nurturing circle of friends and doing familiar, gentle exercise such as yoga or tai chi. Overall, Bowden adds, “Rather than thinking of such endeavors as antiaging, I strive to embody the concept of age independence. I admire former Supreme Court Associate Justice John Paul Stevens, who resigned from the court when he reached age 90 because he wanted to play more tennis.” Bowden recommends embracing the concept of “squaring the curve”, meaning that instead of anticipating and experiencing a long downhill slope of poor health leading to death, “I look at a long plateau of health, with a steep drop-off at the end.” Wellness guru Dr. Michael Roizen, chair of the Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute, contends that although our chronological age can’t be changed, “Your ‘real age’ [calculated from data he collected from 60 million people] is the result of a wide variety of factors that are within your control. Dietary choices alone can make you

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13 years younger or older than your actual age.” Roizen adds uncontrolled portion sizes, tobacco use and physical inactivity to the list of lifeshortening lifestyle options.

Align with Spirit

“If you don’t have some kind of spiritual foundation, literally, God help you,” says Northrup. “God isn’t confined to a book or a church, mosque or synagogue. Divinity is the creative loving, vital flow of life force that we’re all part of and connected to. Our bodies are exquisite expressions meant to embody, not deny our spirits.” Touch, pleasure and sex can be part of it, too. Individuals that have the most fulfilling sex lives live the longest, according to researchers conducting the University of California, Riverside’s Longevity Project. “Pleasure comes in infinite forms,” says Northrup. “It can mean the exquisite taste of a pear or the sound of an angelic symphony, the kiss of sun

on skin, the laughter of a child, spending time with friends or creating a pastel landscape. When you experience pleasure, God comes through and you become aware of your divine nature. You’ll find that joy comes in ways that are unique to you.” Connection with the natural world is an essential element of agelessness, says Northrup. “The human body evolved to walk on the Earth, drinking its water, breathing its air and basking in its sunlight.” The bottom line is, “Agelessness is all about vitality. Taking all the right supplements and pills, or getting the right procedure isn’t the prescription for anti-aging,” says this renowned physician. “It’s ageless living that brings back a sense of vibrancy and youthfulness.” We could live to be well over 100 years old and, as Northrup likes to paraphrase Abraham Hicks, of The Law of Attraction fame, “Wouldn’t you

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pecially designed movements performed to music can dramatically improve memory, as well as slow the process of physical aging, according to Denise Medved, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, the founder of Ageless Grace. Medved’s foundational physical and mental exercise classes involve 21 exercises that promote brain plasticity by activating all five functions of the brain: analytic, strategic, kinesthetic learning, memory/recall and creativity and imagination. Find videos of Ageless Grace exercises by searching YouTube, including this one: n While sitting in a chair (all exercises are taught in this position to develop core strength), make a circle with the right lower arm. n Add a triangular motion with the left foot.

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recent Harris Interactive poll indicates that only one in three Americans are happy. Success, education and increases in annual household income create only marginally more happiness. So what will it take to go the distance? Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Choosing Happiness endeavors to discover just that. Its collection of intimate stories from more than two dozen women reveals telling insights— most profoundly, that happiness is a choice that anyone can make, regardless of their history or circumstances. Four tips from contributors to the book show how we all can rise up out of our troubles to the other side, shining.

Let Go of ‘Supposed To’

Family, friends and society exert pressure on us to achieve certain goals or impose their definition of success. When our soul doesn’t fit the mold, exciting things can happen. Happiness strategist Kristi Ling seemed to have it all: a high-powered job in Hollywood, significant income and the envy of all her friends—but her

success felt empty. She writes from her home in Los Angeles, “Each morning I’d get up thinking about who I needed to please, and then prepare myself to exist for another day. I looked and felt exhausted just about all the time. The worst part was that I thought I was doing everything right!” After a middle-of-the-night epiphany, Ling left her job and set out to discover what her heart wanted. She began following a completely different life path as a coach and healer, in which success means manifesting joy.

Be Grateful Now

While we’re striving to change our life or wishing things could have been different, we often forget to pay attention to what we have right now. Boni Lonnsburry, a conscious creation expert and founder/CEO of Inner Art, Inc., in Boulder, Colorado, writes about the morning she decided to choose happiness, despite the enormous challenges she was facing, including divorce, foreclosure, bankruptcy and possible homelessness. “I thought to myself, ‘Yes, my life could be better, but it also could be a hell of a lot worse. I’m healthy and smart—why, I even have some wisdom. Why am I focusing on how terrible everything is?’” Using the power of her choice to be happy right now, Lonnsburry not only found joy amidst the adversity, but created love and success beyond her wildest dreams.

Let Love In

We all want to feel loved, but when we’re afraid of getting hurt, we put up barriers

to protect ourselves, even against the love we want. Certified Relationship Coach Stacey Martino, of Yardley, Pennsylvania, writes, “From the first day we met, I’d been waiting for [my boyfriend] Paul to end our relationship. I begged him for another chance—not for our relationship, but to be my authentic self—to figure out who I am and show up in our relationship as the real me.” Fourteen years later, Martino and her boyfriend, now husband, are still exploring the depths of their love for one another. For them, the choice to be vulnerable was the gateway to happiness.

Look Inward Instead of to Others

If we can’t own our pain, how can we create our joy? Choosing happiness means taking full responsibility for our state of mind, with no excuses. Lisa Marie Rosati, of Kings Park, New York, who today helps other women catalyze their own transformation, writes: “I didn’t want to accept what was going on inside [me], so I looked outside for a way to make things better. I depended on intimate relationships to complete me, and on friends and acquaintances for entertainment. My self-esteem floated on incoming compliments and I absolutely never wanted to spend a minute alone with my own thoughts, lest they erode whatever happiness I possessed at the moment. I was exhausted, frustrated and quite frankly, pissed off.” It took a flash of insight to set Rosati free of her patterns of blame—and then realizing she could create her own fulfillment was all it took to catapult her into a place of empowerment. Look out, world! As Los Angeles happiness expert and Positive Psychology Coach Lisa Cypers Kamen says, “Happiness is an inside job.” Joy, love and inspired living are ours for the taking—all we must do is choose. Linda Joy is the heart of Inspired Living Publishing and Aspire magazine. Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Choosing Happiness is her third in a series of bestselling anthologies. Next up is Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Cultivating Joy. Learn more at InspiredLivingPublishing.com.

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fter practicing internal medicine for 10 years in Boston, Dr. Timothy McCall became a full-time writer, exploring the health benefits of yoga. As the medical editor of Yoga Journal and the author of Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic Prescription for Health and Healing, he says, “In the late 90s, the conveyor belt of patient care continued to speed up and I got frustrated. There was less time to form relationships with patients, which is essential to providing quality care without excessive tests and drugs.” Initially, McCall found that most of the documented research on yoga was from India, and notes it was low in quality from a Western perspective (though it is now excellent). In the West, the first notable scientific yoga article was published in 1973 in The Lancet on combining yoga and biofeedback to manage hypertension. According to the International Journal of Yoga, the surge in yoga’s popularity here finally gained academic interest in 2007, and there are now more than 2,000

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yoga titles in the National Institutes of Health PubMed.gov database, with 200 added annually. Initially, yoga teacher and economist Rajan Narayanan, Ph.D., founded the nonprofit Life in Yoga Foundation and Institute to offer free teacher training. Within a couple of years, the foundation’s focus shifted to integrating yoga into the mainstream healthcare system. “We realized that to make a real difference, we needed to teach doctors about yoga and its scientifically proven effects,” he says. Medical providers can earn credits to keep their licenses current by attending courses by Life in Yoga, the only yoga institution independently certified by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Currently, even if physicians don’t practice yoga, it’s likely that many of their patients do. “You now see it everywhere from major medical centers to mainstream advertising,” says McCall, who notes an increase in doctors, nurses and therapists attending the Yoga as

Any physical exercise done with breath awareness Mounting Evidence becomes yoga; “Yoga may help prevent diseases across the board be- anything done cause the root cause of 70 to without the 90 percent of all disorders is stress,” says Narayanan. Yoga breath is just a increases the body’s ability to physical practice. Medicine seminars he and his wife Eliana teach internationally and from their Simply Yoga Institute studio, in Summit, New Jersey.

therapy like there are for pharmaceuticals,” remarks Narayanan, and until yoga is funded by health insurance, it will be challenging to gain full acceptance in mainstream medicine. Another barrier is certification standards. The International Association of Yoga Therapists (iayt. org) and the Council for Yoga Accreditation Intersuccessfully respond to stress national (cyai.org) are both by activating the parasympa- ~Rajan Narayaran beginning to offer certificathetic nervous system, which tions for therapy training slows the heart and lowers blood presprograms and therapists. Narayanan is sure. That in turn suppresses sympathetic hopeful that certification could lead to activity, reducing the amount of stress yoga being covered by insurance. hormones in the body. Medical school curricula have Studies collected on PubMed.gov started shifting to embrace complemendemonstrate that yoga has been found to tary approaches to wellness, with many help manage hypertension, osteoporosis, textbooks now including information body weight, physical fitness, anxiety, on mind/body therapies. The Principles depression, diabetes, reproductive and Practices of Yoga in Healthcare, cofunctions and pregnancy, among other edited by Sat Bir Khalsa, Lorenzo Cohen, issues. Studies at California’s PrevenMcCall and Shirley Telles and due out tive Medicine Research Institute have in 2016, is the first professional-level, tracked amelioration of heart disease. medical textbook on yoga therapy. A growing body of research is validat“Yoga has been proven to treat ing yoga’s benefits for cancer patients, many conditions, yet yoga teachers including at the University of Texas M.D. don’t treat conditions, we treat individAnderson Cancer Center. A small study uals,” says McCall. “Yoga therapy is not at Norway’s University of Oslo suggests a one-size-fits-all prescription because that yoga even alters gene expression, different bodies and minds, with differindicating it may induce health benefits ent abilities and weaknesses, require on a molecular level. individualized approaches.” While medical research is working Cultural Challenges to grant yoga more legitimacy among “For yoga to be effective, a regular doctors, policymakers and the public, practice must be implemented, which McCall says, “I believe these studies is challenging in a culture where are systematically underestimating people can’t sit for long without an how powerful yoga can be. Scielectronic device. It’s more than ence may tell us that it decreases just popping pills,” says Narayanan. systolic blood pressure and cortiMcCall says, “Even if people sol secretion and increases lung can commit to just a few mincapacity and serotonin levels, utes of yoga practice a day, if but that doesn’t begin to they keep it up the benefits capture the totality of what can be enormous.” yoga is.” “There are no sales reps Meredith Montgomery, a telling doctors to use yoga registered yoga teacher, publishes Natural September is Awakenings of National Yoga Mobile/Baldwin, Month AL (Healthy LivingHealthy Planet.com).

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Define Fitness Studio is the only studio in Louisiana to offer Buti Yoga®, a female-empowerment lifestyle brand. The method’s signature movement fuses yoga, tribal dance and plyometrics and functions as the core of a wellness approach to living. Derived from the Marathi word Buti, meaning “the cure to something hidden or kept secret,” our goal is to guide women through movement and wellness that supports the female spirit and by transforming lives from the inside out. Location: 10735 Linkwood Ct., Ste. A, Baton Rouge. For more information, call 225-337-8278 or visit DefineFit Studio.com.

PRESERVATION YOGA

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Founded in 2015, Preservation Yoga specializes in Bikram Method Yoga. Operated by husband and wife, Stefan and Mercy Boone, their combined 20 years of teaching experience provides a specialized, thorough, comprehensive and intense yoga series to therapeutically promote overall health and well-being. They have taught domestically in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Houston, and Reno, Nevada, as well as in Seoul, South Korea. 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. Location: 8775 Jefferson Hwy., Ste. C, Baton Rouge. For more info, call 225250-5335 or visit PreservationYoga.com.

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Purusa Yoga, located in the heart of Mid-City Baton Rouge, offers traditional Ashtanga (Mysore and Led Primary Series), as well as Acro, Vinyasa and Yin, suitable for all levels. Purusa Yoga also hosts workshops, immersions and donation-based yoga philosophy discussions. Peruse Purusa’s website for schedule, class descriptions, teacher bios and upcoming events. Location: 2931 Government St., Baton Rouge. For more information, call 225-367-1925 or visit PurusaBR.com.

YOGA BLISS Dedicated to providing a sanctuary for the community where great transformation can take place physically, mentally and spiritually through yoga, Yoga Bliss has two convenient locations offering an extensive assortment of classes to fit each yogi’s skill level. Yoga Bliss’s schedule includes: Basics, Bliss Flow I & II, Slow Flow, Hot Yoga, Ashtanga Primary Series, Ashtanga Flow, Yoga Therapy, Restorative/Slow Flow, Prenatal Yoga, Baby Bliss, Private Lessons, Group Lessons, Yoga at Work and more. Location: 7384 Highland Rd. and 5160 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd., Baton Rouge. For more information, call Highland Rd. location at 225-663-2381 or Sherwood Blvd. location at

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Phi, founder and owner of Agame Yoga & Meditation Center, is a 500-hr-level certified yoga teacher, Yoga Nidra facilitator, meditation teacher, Destination Method Coach and currently studying Ayurveda. Phi leads yoga classes, workshops, yoga teacher training and works with clients privately. Phi is deeply inspired to help others release unnecessary suffering and experience compassion, love, peace and joy from within.

Located in the heart of MidCity, we are open 7-days a week and offer Ashtanga (Mysore and Led Primary Series), as well as Acro, Vinyasa and Yin, suitable for all levels. We want to make it easy for you and make you feel welcome because you are. Stop by to practice with us!

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10735 Linkwood Ct, Ste A, Baton Rouge 225-337-8278 DefineFitStudio.com We are excited to be the only studio in Louisiana to offer the Buti Yoga® and tap n’ pow{h}er® fitness methods. We offer a fun, welcoming environment for a results-oriented workout to free your hips and mind. Our classes are designed to build strength, burn calories, lengthen, challenge and empower you. Define yourself here! See ad, page 21.

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121 N Range Ave, Denham Springs 225-664-7759 SpiralBranchYoga.com We are happy to be the first studio dedicated solely to the practice of yoga in Denham Springs and Livingston Parish. Our goal is to provide our students with a variety of yoga experiences so you can find the fit that is best for you, your goals and your journey. We warmly welcome you to our community and family!

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A welcoming and healing community with 23 yoga classes per week; a Rooted Movement Pilates Studio, restorative yoga, Thai Yoga and Myofascial bodywork; Ideal Self Life Coaching; and massage therapy. Additionally, with monthly lectures and seminars, we offer something for everybody!

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 23.

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At New York’s Oncenter War Memorial Arena, the American Hockey League’s Syracuse Crunch pro team skates under LED lights. “They make the arena brighter. It’s easier to see the puck,” says defenseman Joey Mormina. “The fun light show that follows goals adds energy for the crowd and players.” LED lighting provides improved clarity in TV transmissions and sports action photos and doesn’t create soft

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Lincoln Financial Field, home to the Philadelphia Eagles, now boasts more than 11,000 solar panels and 14 wind turbines that combined, generate more than four times the energy used for all home games in a season. The staff uses green cleaning products and has increased recycling more than 200 percent since 2010. Most creatively, the carbon costs of team travel are offset via mitigation by financing tree plantings in their home state and purchasing seedlings for a wildlife refuge in Louisiana. The Seattle Mariners Safeco Field’s new scoreboard uses 90 percent less power than its predecessor and the Arizona Cardinals pro football team provides bags for tailgating fans to use for recycling. Five NBA arenas have achieved LEED certification— Phillips Arena (Atlanta Hawks), Toyota Center (Houston Rockets), American Airlines Arena (Miami Heat), Amway Center (Orlando Magic) and Rose Garden (Portland Trail Blazers). The goal of a cleaner, healthier planet is achievable with systemic shifts like these as more pro and collegiate sports teams score green points.

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Whole Child Sports Free Play Earns the Winning Score by Luis Fernando Llosa

any parents concerned that their children are getting engulfed by social media often turn to sports to spark physical activity. They scramble to sign their toddlers up for swimming and tennis lessons, T-ball and soccer practice, hoping these activities will teach their kids about motivation and leadership, while getting them off the couch and out the door. They hope that sports will be a conduit for their kids to learn what it takes to strive, drive toward a goal and succeed in later life. As a result, more than 40 million kids across America are engaged in organized play. But youth sports are not a panacea; while parental intentions are good, they sometimes don’t realize the potential for negative consequences.

Those that have studied the phenomenon believe that youth sports—which on the surface, appear to provide a perfect environment for children to learn life lessons and develop critical social and physical skills—might hamper our children’s healthy physical, social, psychic and creative development.

Too Much Too Soon

It seems that many young kids playing on teams today are over-coached by controlling, command-oriented adults. As Jenny Levy, head coach of the University of North Carolina’s 2013 NCAA champion women’s lacrosse team at Chapel Hill puts it, “Kids are kind of like overbred dogs, mimicking the drills we run in practice. They aren’t wired

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to think creatively. They do what they know. What’s safe.” This kind of behavior can start at an early age, when kids should be engaging in free play with minimal adult supervision in unstructured settings. Parenting expert Kim John Payne, author of Simplicity Parenting and The Soul of Discipline, says, “Parents are giving in to enormous societal pressure to push kids into high-performance sports settings several times a week. It’s an ‘arms race’ of sorts, with the clear victims being the kids themselves that are robbed of their childhoods.” There’s a much more holistic way kids can experience play, including sports. An American Academy of Pediatrics study attests that free and unstructured play is healthy and essential for helping children reach important social, emotional and cognitive developmental milestones, plus managing stress and becoming resilient.

Every elite athlete starts as an innocent kid playing fun games. ~Travis Tygart, U.S. Anti-Doping Agency for sports integrity Payne observes, “In free play, children have to actively problem solve and take one another’s feelings into account if the play is to be successful. In sports, the social problem solving is largely extrinsic, facilitated by coaches, referees or parents. During a child’s formative stages, between the ages of 5 and 12, having the freedom to develop, create and innovate is critical.” Creativity isn’t limited to only younger children. How sports are taught in this country at all levels, right up through college, often inhibits athletic creativity and problem solving—as Levy has noticed year after year in the freshmen players she trains—rather than fostering these attributes.

A Better Alternative

It’s crucial to consider the whole child, not just the budding athlete. To revive a child’s imagination and create better conditions for developing creativity,

No matter what happens on the field or in the pool, your first four words to your kids afterward should be, “I loved watching you.” That is all. That’s all your kids really want to hear.

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resiliency and flexibility, contemplate the option of taking a child out of organized youth sports for a while to provide the time, space and opportunity to rediscover childhood play and games. Then support them in re-entering organized athletics when they’re a bit older and more physically and emotionally ready. Also, some kids that get heavily involved in highly structured youth sports too early may be prone to behavioral problems and serious physical injuries. The best thing a parent can do for a young child that is active and interested in sports is roll up their sleeves and join in unscripted backyard or playground family play. Kids thrive in the attention offered from mom or dad, regardless of parental athletic skill levels. Also, organize play dates with other neighborhood kids of varying ages, because they love to learn from each other, including how to work out disagreements. Once kids are socially, emotionally and physically ready, organized sports can be an amazing platform for funfilled learning. Having already experienced healthy free play, a child will be ready for and thrive in a more focused, competitive, organized and structured play environment. Fortified by a creative foundation in earlier years, a youngster is better able to identify and express their own mind, body and spirit.

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Luis Fernando Llosa is the co-author of Beyond Winning: Smart Parenting in a Toxic Sports Environment and co-founder of WholeChildSports.com. A writer, speaker and former Sports Illustrated reporter, he lives in New York City, where he coaches his five kids. For more information, visit LuisFernandoLlosa.com. natural awakenings

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HANOLA – 6-7:30pm. Hispanic American Networking Organization of Louisiana is a business networking meeting, bringing Hispanic and American businesses together to help build businesses through referrals. $60 membership. El Magey Mexican Restaurant, 8290 Siegen Lane, Baton Rouge. Marsha Fowler, President, 225-439-9520.

Reflections in the Garden – 12-1pm. Topic will be Plants from A to Z. Bring your lunch; drinks provided. With Wanda Chase. Free/members, $10/ non-members. Burden Conference Center, 4560 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge. 225-763-3990. Burden HorticultureSociety.com. CPR/AED Class – 6-8:30pm. Learn how to respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies in adults, including the use of automated external defibrillators (AED). Taught by an American Red Cross Instructor. Certification is optional and available for a fee. Bluebonnet Regional Library, 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge. 225-763-2280.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Wellness Wednesday – 7am. Join us each week for presentations, workshops and classes relating to health and wellness. Specials on juices all day long. Free to attend. The Big Squeezy, 3043 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-930-4466. TheBigSqueezy.com. Teen Buti Yoga – 5:15pm. This class is designed to introduce girls ages 12-17 to Buti Yoga. It is infused with yoga, dance, sweat, fun and laughter. $12. Define Fitness Studio, 10735 Linkwood Ct, Ste A, Baton Rouge. 225-337-8278. DefineFitStudio.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 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.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Meditation: Foundation – 2-4pm. An introduction to ancient and practical mediation techniques to create and enhance a practice, by learning how to relieve stress and quiet the mind. $35. Reflection, A Yoga & Health Studio, 11015 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-663-8922. ReflectionYogaStudio.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Struggling With Anxiety – 1pm. A 60-minute live teleseminar, via phone or web, with Dr. Christina Smith, discussing 3 things that keeps people struggling with anxiety. Free. iteleseminar.com/73381170 or 425-440-5100, pin code: 485885#.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Wine and Cheese Tour – 5:30-7pm. Gather with us to discuss holistic integrative medicine as an alternative to traditional health care in an informal setting with complimentary wine and cheese. Free. Total Wellness for Women, 10101 Siegen Ln, Suite 3B, Baton Rouge. 225-288-1230. TotalWellnessBR.com. Health and Nutrition Book Club – 7-8:30pm. Join us as we explore and discuss health and diet books. Contact Yvonne Hull for more info. Free. Jones Creek Regional Library, 6222 Jones Creek Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-756-1180.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 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

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 do at home. With Ashley Michel. Free. Eden Park Branch Library, 5131 Greenwell Springs Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-231-3250. Introduction to Essential Oils – 6:30pm. Learn what essential oils are, how/when/why to use them, and techniques in determining the quality of essential oils. Attendees will be provided the opportunity to smell essential oils and ask questions. Free. Body Works by Vickie, 6509 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-572-3376.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Happy Hour Acro – 6-7:30pm. Get your Acro fix in right after work, where we’ll get on each other’s feet and get upside down. Practicing acrobatic inversions will feel safe, freeing, and cleansing. All Levels welcome. $15. Purusa, 2931 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-367-1295. PurusaBR.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Buti Yoga – 8:30am. The only studio in Louisiana offering Buti Yoga, a movement that fuses yoga, tribal dance and plyometrics to keep the heart rate up and free the female spirit. $15. Define Fitness Studio, 10735 Linkwood Ct, Ste A, Baton Rouge. 225-337-8278. DefineFitStudio.com. Basics Yoga Class – 9:30-10:45am. A basics class is a great place to start or restart a yoga practice. Register online as space is limited. Free. Total Wellness for Women, 10101 Siegen Ln, Suite 3B, Baton Rouge. 225-288-1230. TotalWellnessBR.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Community HU Song – 10:30-11:30am. Learn to walk with God to find joy in everyday things. Fellowship follows. Free. Holiday Inn South, 9940 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge. 1-800-349-5197. EckankarLouisiana.org. Meditation: Surrender – 2-4pm. Experience the guided meditation of Yoga Nidra. Learn to move into the felt sense and out of the thinking sense all while reclined in a deep, receptive meditative state. $35. Reflection, A Yoga & Health Studio, 11015 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-663-8922. ReflectionYogaStudio.com.

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HANOLA – 6-7:30pm. Hispanic American Networking Organization of Louisiana Business networking meeting, bringing Hispanic and American businesses together to help build businesses through referrals. $60 membership. El Magey Mexican Restaurant, 8290 Siegen Lane, Baton Rouge. Marsha Fowler, President 225-439-9520.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 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. Plexus Health, Wellness & Pain Management – 7pm. Increase energy, lose weight, balance blood sugars, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, manage pain and correct intestinal issues the most natural way. First-time guests receive 3-day trial of Plexus Slim drink and Accelerator+ or Boost. Free. Big Mike’s Sports Bar & Grill, 123 Aspen Square, Denham Springs. 225-937-4657.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Basics Yoga Workshop – 1-3pm. An opportunity to jump-start a yoga practice. Appropriate for all levels, from beginners to instructors, and covers the fundamentals of a yoga practice, including a breakdown of common yoga poses, sequences and breathing. $30. Yoga Bliss, 7384 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-663-2381. YogaBlissBatonRouge.com. The Mystical Web: Understanding and Applying the Myofascial Front and Back Lines – 1-3pm. Participants will learn how to apply concepts to help heal or change long-held negative patterns in the body. With Dr. Janene Grodesky. $35. One Heart Yoga Center, 340 St. Joseph Street, Baton Rouge. 225-383-1709.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Meditation: Energy – 2-4pm. Learn to connect with your energy body through meditation. Connect through the chakras and sense energy within and without, and enhance the connection to the inner

Basics Yoga Workshop – 1-3pm. An opportunity to jump-start a yoga practice. Appropriate for all levels, from beginners to instructors, and covers the fundamentals of a yoga practice, including a breakdown of common yoga poses, sequences and breathing. $30. Yoga Bliss, 5160 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd, Baton Rouge. 225-448-3288. Yoga BlissBatonRouge.com.

and outer world. $35. . Reflection, A Yoga & Health Studio, 11015 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-6638922. ReflectionYogaStudio.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 CPR/AED Class – 9:30am-12:30pm. Learn how to respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies in adults, including the use of automated external defibrillators (AED). Taught by an American Red Cross Instructor. Certification is optional and available for a fee. Bluebonnet Regional Library, 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge. 225-763-2280.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Just Say Yes to Yoga – 5:30-7pm. Take time out from the busy day to relax with gentle yoga. Learn why this restorative practice is perfect for women of all ages, sizes, and fitness levels. With Tina Ufford. $5. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

Struggling With Weight – 1pm. A 60-minute live teleseminar, via phone or web, with Dr. Christina Smith, discussing the secrets to avoid struggling with weight forever. Free. iteleseminar.com/73381800 or 425-440-5100, pin code: 485885#.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Wine and Cheese Tour – 5:30-7pm. Gather with us to discuss holistic integrative medicine as an alternative to traditional health care in an informal setting with complimentary wine and cheese. Free. Total Wellness for Women, 10101 Siegen Ln, Suite 3B, Baton Rouge. 225-288-1230. Total WellnessBR.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 The Sacred Ordinary Part 1 – 10am-5pm. A retreat of poetry and practices of presence. Art, poetry and stories from the female mystics begin the exploration of awakening presence. Enjoy poetry of Mary Oliver and David Whyte. With Kayleen Asbo. $50. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

Baby & Me Yoga – 11am-12pm. Learn to soothe your infant, ages 3 to 12 months, with yoga. Bring a mat or beach towel and a water bottle. Free. Bluebonnet Regional Library, Meeting Room 1, 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge. 225-763-2280.

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The Sacred Ordinary Part 2 – 10am-1pm. The Heart of Wonder- Experience a sacred labyrinth walk, stories and chants of Julian of Norwich, Buddhist, and Celtic contemplative practices. With Kayleen Asbo. $50. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

Bee-Friend Your iPhone – 6:30-8pm. Learn iPhone about apps that make your life easier and more fun! iCloud basics and tips for managing battery life. Bring your iPhone and/or iPad. With Brenda Babin. $5. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

Body: Love Writing – 6:30-8:30pm. Explore journaling prompts and exercises to cultivate true body acceptance and foster a new appreciation of self. Deepen a relationship with the body and yourself. With Courtney Brandabur. $5. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

Journey into the Stress Free Zone with Yoga Nidra – 2-4pm. Enjoy two guided meditations, with breathing exercises, physical relaxation techniques, and visualization; all while resting on your back. No experience needed. With Dee Dee Poullard. $10. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 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.

The Gift of Inner Peace – 5-6:30pm. Try several different meditation techniques to ease stress and tension, and improve concentration. With Wendy Herschman. $5. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

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sunday 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.

monday 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. 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.

tuesday 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. Gather the Women Circle – 4:30-6pm. Part of a global sisterhood, an opportunity for women to connect in authentic conversation to share stories, to inspire and be inspired. Donations appreciated. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. Yellow Brick Academy Business Training – 6-8pm. Through Sept. 15. Small business owners gain skills in finance and concept design. Learn financial management, including budgeting, debt management, and credit score management. With SELA Women’s

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Business Center. $25. 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- Business owners networking group, aiding women owners build their businesses through effective networking and referrals, education and emotional support. $50/month. Bocage Racquet Club, President’s Room, 7600 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge. Brenda Cedars, President, 225-926-3287.

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. 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.

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Wellness Wednesdays – 9am-5:30pm. Detox Footbath or Sauna Therapy 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.

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 – 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.

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.

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.

Red Stick Mobile Farmers’ Market – 12-2pm. Made possible by Blue Cross Blue Shield Challenge for a Healthier Louisiana Grant, Chase Bank, The Irene W and C B Pennington Foundation, The Imogene Brown Foundation and the Office of Community Development. McKinley Alumni Center, 1520 Thomas H Delpit Dr, Baton Rouge.

Red Stick Mobile Farmers’ Market – 12:302pm. Made possible by Blue Cross Blue Shield Challenge for a Healthier Louisiana Grant, Chase Bank, The Irene W and C B Pennington Foundation, The Imogene Brown Foundation and the Office of Community Development. Star Hill Church, 1400 N Foster Dr, Baton Rouge. 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.

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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 14.

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 2.

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Providing natural health consults, prevention and lifestyle counseling, nutrition (including raw and livings foods), Iridology, biofeedback scans, nutritional supplements, therapeutic teas and aromatherapy. Imagine enjoying abundant energy, restful sleep, freedom from aches and pains, balanced moods and hormones, mental clarity and a strong sense of wellbeing.

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Common health complaints can be improved using natural health modalities, supplements and balanced nutrition. As a Certified Health Coach trained in the science of nutrition, dietary theory, and practical coaching methods, I can help you create a personalized roadmap to health. Schedule a free consultation today to learn about programs designed to fit your budget.

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Our life-changing products offer the most natural way to improve health, increase energy, lose weight and manage pain. Plexus products help you achieve this goal by giving your body the ingredients it needs to balance, detox and heal itself as God designed it to do. See ad, page 5.

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9618 Jefferson Hwy, Ste B, Baton Rouge 225-293-9886 Room4DessertBR.com 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 16.

PERSONAL & SPIRITUAL GROWTH THE RED SHOES

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SKIN & BEAUTY NYR ORGANIC

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SPIRITUAL GIFTS & BOOKS COYOTE MOON

1938 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge 225-343-2340 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 23.

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THERMOGRAPHY

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YOGA

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 2.

AGAME YOGA & MEDITATION CENTER

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SPIRAL BRANCH YOGA

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YOGA BLISS

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YOGA PATH, LLC

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Discover a new lifestyle with Soza, where we empower our clients through education. Our program contains no prepackaged foods. We are focused on real food with real results. If you are interested in a fast, safe, effective weight-loss solution, contact us for your free consultation today!

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