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hanks for picking up the September 2013 “Fitness and Yoga” issue of Natural Awakenings!

September is National Yoga month and, to celebrate, our Community Spotlight this month highlights Blacksburg’s Blue Ridge School of Massage and Yoga (BRSMY) and the inspiring philosophy and business wisdom held by its co-owners, Jeff Tiebout and Victoria Stone. Our Healing Ways article is about how practicing yoga can relieve stress and heal trauma and includes a contribution from Roanoke psychologist and yoga instructor Annemarie Carroll.

There’s still time to enjoy the last precious moments of summer, which officially turns to fall on Sunday, September 22. For travelers coming through the region and locals alike, our Blue Ridge Green Travel feature this month highlights a few of the “green” events taking place that celebrate the environment and eco-friendly travel opportunities in the Blue Ridge.

The Natural Awakenings Calendar of Events is bursting with additional recreational opportunities this month. On September 14, head out to the Black Dog Music and BBQ Festival at Chateau Morrisette or downtown Roanoke’s Oak Barrel Blues Festival and, on your way, stop by one of the six Fall ECO Day locations to responsibly recycle your electronics. (For a full list of what’s accepted, check out the news brief in our August issue at NABlueRidge.com/ back-issues). Enjoy a good meal for a great cause at the Roanoke Valley SPCA’s Spayghetti fundraiser, featuring lunch or dinner, on Tuesday, September 24. The last weekend of the month abounds with choices for outdoor recreation, including the Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival (September 28 and 29) (be sure to use the recycling bins sponsored by Corrugated Container and Natural Awakenings), Floyd Oktoberfest at the Jacksonville Center (September 28) and the Harvest Festival in downtown Roanoke (also September 28).

As you plan ahead to enjoy the fall colors during the peak of the season this year, consider doing good while having fun. You can sign up now for the Fall Waterways Cleanup on October 5, sponsored by Clean Valley Council, and the Chase Away K9 Cancer fundraiser at Peaks of Otter Winery on October 12.

September is also National Preparedness Month. Visit Ready.gov for tips and checklists to help keep your family safe in the event of an emergency. The Rescue Mission is ensuring that all homeless families are prepared for winter weather through their Happy Coatsgiving drive, beginning in October. So, as you plan your winter wardrobe, please consider donating new or gently used coats to help this worthy cause.

We hope you enjoy your September issue of Natural Awakenings magazine and the final days of summer!

Sincerely, Tracy Garland, Publisher

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

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newsbriefs Peaks of Otter Winery Hosts Canine Cancer Fund-Raiser

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eaks of Otter Winery is hosting a walk to benefit canine cancer research. Chase Away K9 Cancer will be held beginning at 9 a.m. on October 12 at Johnson’s Orchards, in Bedford.

Participants can enjoy walking on a clipped-grass 2.5-K trail through fruit orchards and pastures amid fall foliage, with or without their canine companions.

Refreshments will be available, as well as treats and a play area for dogs. Maxeen Wyatt, author of Kimberly’s Courage, a book on cancer from a dog’s point of view, will be present for a book signing. Other professionals will be on hand to discuss proper examination of canines for early cancer detection.

The charge for each walker is $5; additional contributions may be given in honor or memory of a special dog. Funds raised will be donated to the Chase Away K-9 Cancer Fund under the National Canine Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit organization. All donations are used for studies, awareness and education.

“One in three dogs will develop cancer, so owners need to be aware of the importance of examinations for early detection and funds must be raised for additional canine cancer research,” says event organizer Nancy Johnson. “Through this fundraiser, we hope to provide an activity that is good for dogs and people and raise money for a good cause.”

Cost: $5 per walker. Location: Johnson’s Orchards, 2122 Sheep Creek Rd., Bedford. For more information, call 540-586-3707, email Nan-C@AppleAcres.info or visit K9CancerDogWalk.org.

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he Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, will offer private chalets for purchase during the festival this year. The event will be held on September 28 and 29.

Ten private chalets of three sizes will be available each day for large groups, parties, corporate events and family picnics. Each chalet includes a tent, tasting and non-tasting tickets, banquet tables, cocktail tables, chairs, signs and a private fenced area.

The wine festival is the largest event of the year held at the lake. It features 27 wineries as well as 85 vendors of crafts and food. Menus will include French, Italian, Mediterranean and Asian cuisine, as well as barbecue. The bands Polychrome and Dragonfly will play on Saturday and The Kings will play on Sunday.

Wine bottles and tasting glasses will be collected in recycling containers provided by sponsor Natural Awakenings magazine. Festival proceeds go directly to the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce.

On September 28, the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce will receive a resolution from the State House and Senate during the event, in recognition of the wine festival’s annual boost to the local economy.

For chalet information and reservations, call Lauren Parcetich at 540-721-1203 or email Lauren@VisitSmithMountainLake.com. Festival cost: $15 in advance for taster ticket; $12 for non-taster (designated driver) ticket. For more information or to order tickets, call 540-721-1203 or visit SMLWineFestival.com. See ad on page 11.

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he Jacksonville Center for the Arts and Chantilly Festival Farm, both in Floyd, present the second annual Floyd Oktoberfest.

The event will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on September 28 at Chantilly Festival Farm.

The festival will highlight Virginia microbreweries and will feature local bands and restaurants, as well as local vendors of handmade arts and crafts. Festival proceeds benefit The Jacksonville Center for the Arts.

Arts and fine crafts vendors are encouraged to apply; the application deadline is September 17.

The Jacksonville Center for the Arts seeks to showcase, support, and facilitate artistic endeavors and rural creativity throughout Southwest Virginia. Located in a historic dairy barn in Floyd, Virginia, the center pursues its mission through yearround educational opportunities, housing resident studio artists, mounting rotating exhibits that feature local and regional artists and artisans and more.

Cost: $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Location: Chantilly Festival Farm, 2697 Franklin Pike SE, Floyd. Vendor applications due September 17. For more information or to apply, call 540745-2784 or visit JacksonvilleCenter.org/FloydOktoberfest.

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lean and Green Technologies, in Christiansburg, announces a new product line called TheraNeem. It also has added Saturday store hours.

Neem oil, derived from the neem leaf, has been used for thousands of years for different treatments and applications. The oil contains high levels of antioxidants and fatty acids, which are beneficial to the skin and hair.

Clean and Green Technologies owner Pat Atchison was inspired to add the neem oil product line after one of her grandchildren contracted head lice at school. Atchison knew that neem oil was a natural insect repellent, so she combined the oil with shampoo from her shop. Within two days of using the homemade remedy, the child was free of the lice, with no harmful chemicals used. After the school nurse and other parents requested the recipe, Atchison knew there was a market for neem-infused personal care products. She did her research, and decided to offer the TheraNeem line.

The line includes toothpaste, mouthwash, lotion, bar soap, shampoo and conditioner, as well as pet shampoo and herbal outdoor spray. Clean and Green Technologies has informational brochures and some product samples on hand and for consumers interested in learning more.

With the recent addition of new staff, the store is now open Saturday as well as Monday through Friday.

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olunteers are needed to help with Canstruction, a creative design project of sculptures made from canned food, which will be held October 4 through 12 at the Taubman Museum of Art, in Roanoke. The project is a benefit for Feeding America Southwest Virginia.

A number of volunteers are needed to serve as gallery attendants during the exhibit. In addition, 20 volunteers are needed to help break down sculptures on the last day.

The eight-foot-high sculptures will be built in the museum’s atrium by 10 teams of five members each, using up to 1,000 cans of food per team for construction. After October 12, all cans will be donated to Feeding America Southwest Virginia for distribution.VN:F [1.9.22_1171] The event is sponsored by Kroger, the City of Roanoke, Taubman Museum of Art, Gilliam Katz Architecture and Design and Feeding America Southwest Virginia. Participating teams are from AECOM, Balzer and Associates, Clark Nexsen, Hill Studio, Hollins University, Member One Credit Union, Neathawk Dubuque and Packett, Roanoke County Schools/Burton Center for Arts and Technology, SFCS and Spectrum Design.

Each team must engineer, design and build its sculpture on a 10-foot-pad, and raise funds to purchase cans. Kroger has offered cans at a reduced cost for each team and is sponsoring all of the cans for the Roanoke County School’s student team from Burton Center for Arts and Technology.

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ach year, the Virginia Department of Taxation gives citizens a tax holiday on qualified purchases of energy-saving appliances.

This four-day holiday begins on the Friday before the second Monday of October each year.

The 2013 holiday will take place Friday, October 11, through Monday, October 14. During this period, qualified ENERGY STAR and WaterSense products that cost $2,500 or less and are purchased for non-commercial use will be exempt from sales tax.

The exempt ENERGY STAR certified products include dishwashers, washing machines, refrigerators, air conditioners, ceiling fans, compact fluorescent light bulbs and programmable thermostats. The exempt WaterSense items include bathroom sink faucets, faucet accessories and toilets.

For more information, call 804-367-8037 or visit Tax.Virginia.gov/ SalesTaxHoliday.

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Properly planted trees can reduce heating and cooling costs.

Virginia Tech Helps Develop Resource Promoting Trees for Energy Conservation

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wo experts affiliated with the College of Natural Resources and Environment at Virginia Tech have helped to create a new online resource, Trees for Energy Conservation. The site helps consumers and professionals make decisions about selecting, planting, and maintaining trees for energy conservation.

Eric Wiseman, associate professor of urban forestry and arboriculture, and Adam Downing, Virginia Cooperative Extension agent, were involved in developing the interactive site, which includes guided lessons, opportunities to question experts and links to articles on such topics as planting trees for noise reduction, the urban heat island phenomenon and tips for renters. “The website provides answers for everyday questions that come from individuals, tree care professionals, business owners, community leaders, and others,�

Wiseman says. “Experts from across the country contribute to the site on topics running the gamut from tree selection and pruning to the role of trees in bioremediation and the difference between an arborist and a landscaper.�

The Trees for Energy Conservation website is hosted by eXtension, a national research- and education-based website supported by the Cooperative Extension System in partnership with 75 land-grant universities.

For more information, contact Lynn Davis at 540-231-6157, email DavisL@ VT.edu or visit Extension.org/Trees_For_ Energy_Conservation.

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ould a simple yoga class ease chronic back pain? Yes, say researchers in two recent studies.

Scientists at the University of Washington found that subjects reported a 61 percent decrease in back pain when practicing yoga in a 12-week period compared with doing simple stretching. The researchers attributed their findings, published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, to yoga’s physical and breathing exercises and how they increase awareness and relaxation.

Another project, funded by Arthritis Research UK, showed that Britons with long-term back pain that took a 12-week yoga course reported 75 percent fewer sick days.

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dults’ obsession with antibacterial soaps, toothpastes and other personal care products may be making our children more prone to many allergies, according to research from the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, in Baltimore, Maryland. While not the direct cause, researchers say such products may impair the development of children’s immune systems.

In a study of 860 children between the ages of 6 and 18, researchers found elevated levels of immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies in children from households where these products were used. IgEs increase when exposed to allergy-causing substances like pollen, pet dander and certain foods. Urine levels of triclosan, an antibacterial agent used in soaps, mouthwash and toothpaste, provided the strongest link to increased IgE levels and increased allergy risk. Parabens, preservatives with antimicrobial properties commonly found in shampoos, conditioners, lotions and body washes, were strongly associated with allergies to pollen and pet dander.

These results confirm the “hygiene hypothesis� that society’s focus on cleanliness has actually prevented children from getting dirty and developing strong immune systems that are regularly challenged and strengthened by pathogens, say researchers.

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hree-quarters of American women are interested in changing their hair color, particularly to cover gray, according to a Clairol study. But other studies show they should be wary of most traditional hair dyes and consider natural alternatives. A study from the University of Southern California published in the International Journal of Cancer, for example, identified women using permanent hair dyes at least once a month to be at the highest risk for bladder cancer.

As early as 2007, the European Union banned 22 potentially dangerous chemicals in cosmetic and body care products, including hair dyes. In the journal Materials last year, British researchers warned of the increased cancer risk from toxic chemicals called secondary amines, found in European- and U.S.-manufactured permanent hair dyes, because they remain on the hair for extended periods long after application and can penetrate skin.

Meanwhile, increasing demand by consumers for safer products has expanded the market for natural hair dyes containing henna, oils and extracts from berries and other fruits, plus vegetables.

Many are now available at pharmacies, organic salons and online, including doit-yourself recipes.

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Fashion Freedom

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

The revolution that started in food is expanding to clothing: origins matter. With fair trade coffee and organic fruit now standard on grocery shelves, consumers concerned with industry working conditions, environmental issues and outsourcing are now demanding similar accountability for their T-shirts. As a result, some retailers have started supplying information about how and where their products are made. “There’s real demand for sweat-free products,� observes Ian Robinson, Ph.D., a lecturer and research scientist at the University of Michigan who studies labor issues. “Consumers don’t have the information they need, and they do care.�

The New York Times reported that a recent factory collapse in Bangladesh might play a part in changing that. Loblaw Companies Limited, the parent company of Joe Fresh, which produced clothing there, has vowed to audit factories more aggressively and compensate the victims’ families. “The apparel industry can be a force for good,� vows Galen G. Weston, Loblaw’s chairman.

Fair Trade Comes to Retail Clothing

Freebie Fruit Online Mapping Points the Way Falling Fruit (FallingFruit.org), created by Caleb Philips, co-founder of Boulder Food Rescue, and Ethan Welty, a photographer and geographer based in Boulder, Colorado, uses a map to cite locations of fruits and vegetables that are free to forage around the world. It looks like a Google map, with reported locations marked with dots.

Zoom in and click on one to find a description of what tree or bush is there. The description often includes information about the best season to pluck plant fruits, the quality and yield, a link to the species’ profile on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s website and additional advice on accessing the spot.

Welty compiled most of the half-million or so locations from various municipal databases, local foraging organizations and urban gardening groups.

Additionally, the map is open for Wikipedia-style public editing. He says, “Falling Fruit pinpoints all sorts of tasty trees in public parks, lining city streets and even hanging over fences from the UK to New Zealand.� It also lists beehives, public water wells and even dumpsters with excess food waste.

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CELEBRATING SUSTAINABILITY IN THE BLUE RIDGE

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ravelers to the Blue Ridge region of Virginia can find an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities, including backpacking, camping, music, wine trails and dozens of festivals and fairs. This month, travelers may want to immerse themselves in events that celebrate the region’s abundant natural resources and meet the leaders who work to protect them for future generations of travelers to enjoy. In this month’s installment of Blue Ridge Green Travel, we explore three such events.

Get Outside Expo and Radical Reels Tour oanoke Outside’s annual Get Outside Expo and Radical Reels Tour will be held on September 11 at the Jefferson Center, in downtown Roanoke. The expo will be held from 5 to 6:15 p.m. and the Radical Reels Tour will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The event is free with a donation of canned goods for Feeding America Southwest Virginia. Beer, wine and food will be available for purchase.

The expo, located in the center’s Fitzpatrick Hall, will feature more than 30 exhibitors, including local outdoor and environmental groups, causes, organizations, outfitters, nonprofits, volunteer groups and businesses. “Guests can learn what it means to place land in a conservation easement, volunteer their time on the Appalachian Trail, meet a guide who will teach them to rock climb, help build a trail and shake hands with the technician that tunes their bikes,” says Pete Eshelman, organizer and director of outdoor branding for the Roanoke Regional Partnership.

After the social hour, a series of action sport films will be shown in Shaftman Hall. National Geograhic’s Radical Reels Tour is a traveling film festival sponsored

by The Banff Centre. Each year, filmmakers from around the world visit Banff, Canada, for the “Sundance” of outdoor films. The winning films then travel the world as the Radical Reels Tour. Visitors can expect to see 10 to 12 films of varying length throughout the two-hour viewing period.

Cost: Free with canned food donation. Location: Jefferson Center, 541 Luck Ave., Roanoke. For more information, call 540-343-1550, ext. 104, email Pete@ Roanoke.org or visit RoanokeOutside.com/RadicalReels.

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Celebrate Sustainability is a “green partnership” beStudent and community volunteers plant tween the Town of trees at Celebrate Sustainability 2012.

Blacksburg, Virginia Tech and the local citizen’s group Sustainable Blacksburg.

It seeks to highlight the work that the town and the university have done in advancing sustainability in the community and reducing the area’s environmental footprint. Events are intended to “Celebrate, Educate, Motivate,” showing local Blacksburg residents and VT students, faculty and staff what resources are available and how they can do their part.

Celebrate Sustainability 2013 will begin on Wednesday morning, September 18, with an Active Commute Celebration on the Virginia Tech Drillfield, featuring information about alternative transportation in Blacksburg and a breakfast for bike and foot commuters. A tour of the Virginia Tech Horticulture Garden will be held at noon. It will be followed by an expo of local environmental nonprofits, student groups and businesses, held from 2 to 6 p.m. across the street from the Blacksburg Farmers’ Market.

Friday, September 20, will feature the official unveiling of the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver Certification Plaque for Lavery Hall. LEED is a nationally recognized system for determining the sustainability of buildings. Senior university leadership will be present, and a tour of the building will follow the ceremony.

Other events will include the annual tree-planting event, a presentation from the Catawba Sustainability Center, a tour of the solar Lumenhaus and a TED-style talk at the Lyric Theatre.

For a schedule, maps and other information, visit Facilities.VT.Edu/Sustainability.

he Blue Ridge Land Conservancy will honor Mrs. Lucy Ellett, an environmental leader in the Roanoke Valley, with the A. Victor Thomas Stewardship Award at its annual Conservation Celebration. The event, which is open to the public, will be held at Braeloch, near Vinton, from 4 to 7 p.m. on September 22.

Born and raised in Roanoke, Ellett has been called the “champion of Roanoke’s greenway trail system,” for which she strongly advocated while president of Valley Beautiful. Seeing the need for an organization to assist with the acquisition of rights-of-way and transfer of property for the greenways, she then helped found the Western Virginia Land Trust, which later became the Blue Ridge Land Conservancy. As a member of the land conservancy’s board of trustees, Ellett helped the organization refocus its energy on protecting and preserving the rural and scenic landscapes that make the region special.

Ellett’s hard work has paid off for citizens and visitors.

More than 23 miles of greenways have been built in the valley to date. Additionally, the Blue Ridge Land Conservancy has permanently protected more than 16,000 acres of land and 34 miles of streams. Ellett continues to serve the community as a board member of the Richfield Retirement Community, Foundation for Roanoke Valley, local BB&T Bank and Blue Ridge Land Conservancy. She is also an active member of the Mill Mountain Garden Club and Second Presbyterian Church.

The celebration will include a gourmet, local-foods dinner from Blue Ridge Catering, appetizers and beverages, as well as music from the Easy Pickin’s band and a silent auction.

Cost: $55 per person before September 13; $65 thereafter. Free for children under 12. Location: Braeloch, 2392 Hammond Dr., Vinton. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 540-985-0000 or visit BlueRidgeLandConservancy.org/Celebration. See ad on page 31.

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The Benefits of Yoga for Emotional Healing

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oga students who seek emotional healing can easily modify their practices by changing the length of their breath and the direction of their eye gaze in order to best meet the needs of their individual nervous systems. Many mental health problems are related to problems with the regulation of the central nervous system. Trauma responses, insomnia or just feeling “stressed out” develop from a hyperaroused (overactive) nervous system, while feelings of depression, low energy or “the blues” develop from a hypoaroused (underactive) nervous system. Many yoga students discover that yoga’s system of mindful breath and movement helps regulate the nervous system, thereby balancing the mood and helping them better manage stress.

Sometimes yoga can be integrated with traditional Western psychotherapy techniques in order to bring the wisdom of the body into the healing process. Those who are struggling with such issues as addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, insomnia, chronic pain and infertility can benefit from this approach. Many yoga students often discover that what “shows up” on their yoga mat is a reflection of what’s going on in their daily lives.

Empowered by the new awareness that yoga offers, they can then work to let go of patterns that no longer serve them and welcome in a new way of being.

Annemarie Carroll, Ph.D., of Inner Wisdom Yoga and Psychotherapy, is a Roanoke psychologist and yoga teacher. For more information, call 540-798-8478 or email InnerWisdomYogaTherapy@gmail.com.

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DEEP-HEALING YOGA Release Trauma, Build Resilience

by Sarah Todd

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hen a woman separated from her husband last fall, she tried hard to shut down her emotions. A 30-year-old working mother of two young boys, she felt she couldn’t afford to be sad or angry, even as she contemplated divorce. But something shifted when she began taking yoga classes in her town in northern Michigan. “It was my one place to relax and let go,” says Emily, who asked that her real name stay private. “I used to go to class, get into a deep stretch and cry. It was like my muscles were connected with my heart.

My instructor would warn us that certain poses would provide emotional releases, and sure enough, the tears would fall.”

People suffering disruptive changes —from losing a loved one to coping with unemployment or striving for sobriety— often find yoga to be a healing force.

Lola Remy, of yogaHOPE, a Boston and Seattle nonprofit that helps women navigate challenging transitions, attests that yoga makes them feel safe enough in their bodies to process difficult emotions.

“The goal isn’t to make stressors go away, it’s to learn resilience,” Remy explains. “Irreparable harm isn’t necessarily the only result of experiencing stress. Even if I’m in a challenging position—like wobbling in the tree pose—I can see that I’m still okay.” The object

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is to teach women that their bodies are strong and capable, giving them more confidence in their ability to weather obstacles off the mat.

Supporting Science Research suggests that yoga can also be an effective therapy for people affected by some forms of severe traumatic stress. A study in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences that scanned the brains of trauma survivors after a reminder of the traumatic event revealed decreased activity in the prefrontal cortex—the part of the brain that helps make sense of raw emotions and bodily experiences.

While shutting down the connection between body and mind can help in coping with dangerous experiences, it also makes recovery difficult. “You need to have a high-functioning prefrontal cortex to organize the thoughts that come up and know that you’re safe in the present moment,” advises David Emerson, director of yoga services at the Trauma Center, in Brookline, Massachusetts. “Otherwise, you’re assaulted by memory sensory information.”

Yoga appears to rewire the brains of trauma survivors to stop reliving past distress. “You can’t talk your prefrontal cortex into functioning well again,” Em-

erson observes. “But you may be able to do it with your body.�

The study found that eight female patients that participated in traumasensitive yoga saw significant decreases in the frequency and severity of their post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. In a study at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense, military veterans enrolled in a 10-week yoga course also showed improvement in PTSD symptoms. A paper presented at a recent International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies conference studied 64 people that had experienced childhood abuse and neglect; those that participated in a trauma-sensitive yoga course had a 33 percent reduction in PTSD symptoms. Two months later, more than 50 percent in the yoga group experienced greater freedom and were no longer diagnosed as suffering from PTSD, compared to the control group’s 21 percent.

Yoga can also transform traumatized lives in other ways. “For many traumatized people, being touched intimately can be a trigger,� Emerson remarks. “Yoga may let them feel ready for physical intimacy again. Others have mentioned victories such as being able to go to the grocery store and knowing exactly what foods their bodies crave.�

Emerson notes that such programs emphasize choice and individual empowerment. “The beauty of yoga is that you reclaim your body as your own.�

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Spreading the Word Once largely concentrated on the East Coast, trauma-sensitive yoga programs are spreading. Jennifer Johnston, a research clinician and yoga instructor at Bostonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mind Body Institute, sees programs like these enriching our cultureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s understanding of the physical and mental health connection. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In a country where drugs and surgery are often the first go-to,â&#x20AC;? she says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to remember that things like yoga can change our chemistry, too.â&#x20AC;?

Sarah Todd is an East Coast-based writer and editor. Connect at SarahToddInk.com.

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WHOLE-BEING

WORKOUTS Moving the Body Opens the Door to Spirit

by Lisa Marshall

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t’s the Sabbath, a day of prayer, and millions of people across America are quietly sitting or kneeling, humbly communing with a power greater than themselves.

But inside the Alchemy of Movement studio in Boulder, Colorado, the Soul Sweat faithful are connecting with their higher power in a different fashion. In bare feet, and wearing yoga pants and tank tops, they find a place before a wall-

to-wall mirror while a slow, Afro-Brazilian rhythm vibrates the wooden floor.

At the urging of instructor Chantal Pierrat, they let their arms and necks go limp, shaking off the week’s stresses via a sensual, full-body writhe she calls “the flail.” As the World Beat playlist picks up the pace, Pierrat leads the group through a funky, rave-like series of dance moves aimed at “opening up” the hips and chest

and something less tangible deep inside.

By song five, the sweat is flowing and some are dancing unabashedly, eyes closed, lost in the music. Others are smiling broadly, making eye contact in the mirror.

The sense of joy and interconnectedness in the room is palpable. “Exercise can be a powerful gateway to the spiritual,” observes Pierrat, the founder of Soul Sweat, a highly choreographed, spiritually charged dance workout.

Twenty years after the yoga craze introduced Westerners to the possibility that the two seemingly incongruous goals could be intertwined, the spirituality-fitness link has spread well beyond the yoga mat. It has spawned fusions ranging from Body Gospel, a Christian workout tape, and Jewish Yoga classes to triathlon programs rooted in Native American teachings and Buddhism-based running meditation workshops.

In addition, creative instructors have been fusing body/mind/spirit classics like yoga and Pilates with hard-core cardio disciplines like spinning and boxing. Half of all U.S. fitness clubs now offer mind/ body programming, according to the IDEA Health & Fitness Association, and the portion of classes dedicated to “mind/ spirit” versus just “body” is on the rise.

“The newer programming is balanced 50-50, rather than the 80-20 body-mind split of the past,” estimates Sandy Todd Webster, editor in chief of IDEA’s publications.

At a time when, according to the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life, the number of people that identify with “no organized religion” continues to grow (topping one-fifth of Americans and one-third of U.S. adults under 30), more people than ever are exploring exercise as a path to both flatter abs and deeper self-discovery. “We have spent so long focusing on the mind and the brain… but that is not the whole story,” says Pierrat.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The somatic, or physical, expression of spirituality is the future.â&#x20AC;?

In the Zone The notion that intense dancing or a long run could spark what feels like a spiritual awakening makes sense to Philadelphiabased research neuroscientist and physician Andrew Newberg, author of How God Changes Your Brain. A pioneer in the field of integrative â&#x20AC;&#x153;neurotheologyâ&#x20AC;?, he has for years used brain imaging technologies to study the impact religious or spiritual practices like deep meditation, intense prayer and speaking in tongues have on the brain. Exercise, he says, provides many of the same effects.

In addition to prompting a surge of feel-good endorphins, a highly strenuous workout is one of the few activities that can lead to simultaneous activation of both sympathetic (fight-or-flight) and parasympathetic (calming) nervous system reactions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Normally, when one of these is active, the other one shuts down, but when people drive one or the other to a very heightened level of activity, there is some evidence that the other turns on too,â&#x20AC;? explains Newberg.

That intense dual firing can paradoxically lead to an interruption in sensory information traveling to areas of the brain that control our sense of ourselves at any moment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not only do you have this great feeling of energy and calmness, but you tend to lose your sense of space and time,â&#x20AC;? he notes.

Newbergâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own research also suggests that when people â&#x20AC;&#x153;surrenderâ&#x20AC;? themselves in a spiritual practice, the frontal lobe (the practical part of the brain that keeps our thoughts in check) quiets. He speculates that something similar may happen in the midst of, say, a marathon or intense dance, enabling out of the ordinary thoughts and feelings to surface. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It can allow for creativityâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; a blending of different, more intuitive ideas in ways you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t normally mix things,â&#x20AC;? comments Newberg.

So, is exercise able to only make us feel like weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re having a mystical experience, or is it somehow actually opening a channel to the divine? Newberg declines to go there, commenting that a brain scan tells whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on in the brain, not in the soul. Yet he has no doubt the two are inextricably linked. He says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are many well-known ex-

amples of intense experiences, like Sufi dancing, generating spiritual experiences for people.â&#x20AC;?

Whole-Being Workouts Marcus Freed is one of those people. He grew up in a traditional Jewish family in London, England, and attended a rabbinical seminary in Israel. Still, he felt that something was missing in his spiritual life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;God has created us with a body. Why arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t we praying with our body?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

Freed says that Biblical text often references the body: King David, in the Book of Psalms, says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let all my bones praise the creator.â&#x20AC;? The Jewish Talmud refers to a rabbi that â&#x20AC;&#x153;stretched his spine with a prayer of gratitude.â&#x20AC;? Yet, Freed observes, the physical elements of daily spiritual practice have been largely forgotten over the centuries. When he discovered yoga, it filled a gap for him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I found a way to draw upon this incredible spiritual literature but ground it in the body, so that experience is not just in the head, but also in the heart.â&#x20AC;?

Thus, Freed founded Bibliyoga, which launches each class with a Hebrew or Kabbalistic teaching, followed by poses that incorporate its themes, as reflected in his book, The Kosher Sutras: The Jewish Way in Yoga and Meditation.

The practice, now taught in cities around the United States and Europe, has prompted the birth of similarly religioninfused classes, including Christ Yoga, and the Jewish Yoga Network. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of people separate things, saying theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get their spirituality from one place and their exercise from somewhere else,â&#x20AC;? says Freed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think they are missing out.â&#x20AC;?

Mindful Sports The spirituality-exercise link likewise resonates through other traditionally solo pursuits such as triathlon activities and running, in which many athletes say a more mindful approach to training has infused their sport with more meaning, and in some cases, improved their performances.

Ironman Marty Kibiloski, formerly a competitive marathoner and road racer, led what he terms a â&#x20AC;&#x153;high achievement, low contentmentâ&#x20AC;? life for years, measuring his self-worth by timed results that never quite satisfied him. In 2006, he attended a Running with the Mind of

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Kibiloski prefers to steer clear of the word “spiritual” (which he sees as somewhat ambiguous) when describing what he now experiences when running. Instead, he frames it as a vehicle for self-discovery, a mobile meditation that provides the intense focus and freedom from distraction that enables him to “awaken to how things really are.”

He now leads the retreat that proved pivotal for him, drawing more than 100 runners each Labor Day weekend to the Shambhala Mountain Center, in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. Participants learn to focus on the cadence of their footfalls, their breathing and their surroundings to, as he puts it, “move meditation beyond the cushion.” He remarks, “It trains you to have your mind be still when your body is active, which is how you are in everyday life.”

Triathlete Mark Allen credits his work with Brant Secunda, a shaman and teacher in the Huichol Indian tradition of Mexico, for enabling him to overcome negative self-talk and physical stresses and go on to win the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, six times in the late 1980s and early 90s. He notes, “In every one of my physical workouts, I also focused on training the spiritual aspect, so that when I got that chatter in my head, saying, ‘This is too hard’ or ‘I want to quit,’ I could go to a quiet place, rather than a negative one.”

Based on their book, Fit Soul, Fit Body: Nine Keys to a Healthier, Happier You, the pair conduct workshops around the country on how to strengthen both soul and body by intertwining both. “Some people think you are only spiritual when you are praying, but when you are moving your body, that is an intensely spiritual experience, too,” says Allen. “It’s my way of saying, ‘Thank you for letting me be alive.’”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer near Boulder, CO. Connect at Lisa@LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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Blue Ridge School of Massage and Yoga Preparing Students for Lives of Service

by Karen Adams

Students practice on each other in a class led by Victoria Stone (far right, standing).

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t Blue Ridge School of Massage and Yoga, in Blacksburg, students learn how to truly serve others.

That sense of service comes from a spiritual foundation, says founder and coowner Jeff Tiebout, and the skills learned are lifelong.

“I have approached teaching all these years essentially as a spiritual practice,” says Tiebout. “And inherent with doing good bodywork is developing the ability to listen, with your ears and your hands.

And that provides incredible life skills.”

Tiebout discovered yoga as a relaxation practice in the late ’70s, while working in the music industry in Florida.

Once it began to improve his health, he decided to try massage school. “I thought it would be fun,” he says. “It would further my inner journey.” Yet he never intended to make it his profession.

“It was an evolving process,” he explains. “I got deeper into what it meant to eat a good diet and live a healthy lifestyle. I’ll always be very thankful that I found something to do that was of service and that was a spiritual path.”

After moving to Virginia, he opened his own practice and began offering workshops. Over time, the idea for a school was born, and one of his first students was Victoria Stone, with whom he owns the school now.

While many people may not realize it, says Stone, massage therapy is a physically challenging profession, and the average career lasts only five years.

This startling statistic is why the school teaches students how to take care of themselves so that they can work years longer than average.

Stone, the author of The World’s Best Massage Techniques, is writing a new book called Sustainable Bodywork, which incorporates the self-protection taught at the school. The main reason people leave the practice of massage therapy is injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome, and a variety of problems with tendons, nerves, arms, hands and shoulders.

“Wellness, self-care and body mechanics are so important,” Stone says. “We want our students to practice indefinitely.”

Like Tiebout, Stone, who had a background in art, advertising, education and business, never expected to make massage and yoga her career. When she had a serious back injury in 1987, she lost some feeling and reflexes in one leg.

She also experienced atrophying muscles and extreme pain. “The two things that helped me were massage therapy and yoga,” she says.

She received weekly massages from Tiebout for several years and practiced yoga and, as a result, regained most of her reflexes and eliminated the pain.

“If I hadn’t done it I would have ended up on disability,” she says. During that time, she trained to become a hospice volunteer, and learned massage therapy to use with hospice patients. Eventually, after starting and running her own mas-

sage practice, as well as teaching with the Blacksburg location of the Virginia School of Massage (now closed), she suggested to Tiebout that he expand his program into a comprehensive school.

Ultimately, they became co-owners.

Stone’s business background has helped her prepare students for the “real world” they will face upon graduation. “That experience allows me to teach other people how to run practices in a businesslike way,” she says. She requires students to create business plans, even if they plan to be employed by someone else at first.

Before joining the school, Stone had taught yoga as well and she and Tiebout decded to integrate yoga with massage. “It’s a great way to teach anatomy and kinesiology and body awareness,” Stone says.

Changing to meet students’ evolving needs is at the heart of the school. One of the biggest changes is its response to the new requirement of 750 hours of massage training for national certification, up from 500. “This may be due to the upcoming changes in the health care environment, because there may be more reimbursement, and they may want more credentials,” Stone says. The school has been offering 600 hours of training (Virginia certification requires 500) but now offers a 150-hour addition.

One of the most important things students learn at Blue Ridge School of Massage and Yoga is the joy that comes from service. Elisha Reygle, who teaches movement arts such as tai chi and chi gong as well as yoga, emphasizes the importance of movement that is beneficial to the body. “My goal is to keep it fun, and to keep the massage therapist from getting hurt,” she says.

Students are inspired by the teachers, Reygle adds. “Students find inspiration in their teachers at the school, as they are all excellent examples of long, dedicated careers. Students learn to be inspiration for their clients, exemplifying strong and healthy lifestyles.”

Tiebout adds, “All the spiritual teachers I know have said, ‘If you want to be truly happy, be of service.’”

Blue Ridge School of Massage and Yoga is located at 2001 S. Main St., Ste. 106, Blacksburg. For more information, call 540-552-2177 or visit BlueRidgeMassage.org. See ad, page 6, and Community Resource Guide, page 27.

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besity, a severe and debilitating illness, is the most common nutritional disease in both animals and people. The latest survey of 121 veterinarians in 36 states by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) and corroborating American Veterinarian Medical Association data reveal we have 80 million fat cats and obese dogs; that’s more than 58 percent of dogs and 52 percent of domesticated cats. “Pet obesity remains the leading health threat to our nation’s pets,” says Dr. Ernie Ward, APOP’s founder, from the organization’s headquarters in Calabash, North Carolina.

Current medical consensus states that an animal is obese if it weighs at least 15 percent more than its ideal weight. But looking at body composition is more accurate, based on measurements top-to-bottom and side-toside and depth to the ribs and spine.

Health Issues Animals aren’t born fat. Obesity results from too many calories in food, snacks and treats, paired with a lack of aerobic exercise. People may believe they are showing love by rewarding begging with treats, but they actually may be slowly killing their companions with kindness, putting them on a path toward painful and costly medical problems.

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These can include cancer, cardiac problems, complications from drug therapy, difficulty breathing, heat intolerance, hypertension, intervertebral disk disease, orthopedic conditions (including arthritis), lethargy and ruptured ligaments. Also, because excess body fat first deposits in the cavities of the chest and abdomen and under the skin, hypothyroidism and diabetes mellitus can develop, so screen overweight animals for these disorders prior to treatment for obesity.

Tackling obesity involves restricting calories and increasing the metabolic rate with a controlled exercise program. Diet and exercise are the two most vital factors in fighting fat.

Eating Right Simply switching to a store-bought “lite” pet food is inadequate because many are designed to maintain, not lose, weight. Also, many products contain chemicals, byproducts and unhealthy fillers that are contrary to a holistic program.

A homemade restricted-calorie diet is the best choice for obese animals.

The second is a processed “obesitymanagement” diet available through veterinarians, although many of these also contain chemicals, byproducts and fillers. Such diets can be used to attain the target weight, and then replaced with a homemade maintenance diet.

Foods high in fiber work well for shedding pounds because they increase metabolism. Vegetable fiber decreases fat and glucose absorption. Fluctuating glucose levels cause greater insulin release that can lead to diabetes; because insulin is needed for fat storage, low, stable levels are preferred. Fiber also binds to fat in the intestinal tract and increases the movement of digested food through the intestines.

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Several natural therapies may be helpful for treating animal obesity. These include herbs such as cayenne, ginger and mustard; white bean extract; chromium; carnitine; hydroxycitric acid (HCA); epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG); and coenzyme Q10. All have been widely used with variable success, although not yet thoroughly researched or clinically proven.

A supplement called Vetri-Lean appears promising. Based on a white bean extract, it has cut starch digestion by up to 75 percent in the company’s clinical tests. The formula also has EGCG from green tea extract to boost metabolism, inhibit carbohydratedigesting enzymes and help maintain normal blood insulin levels, all to help dissolve fat and control appetite. Chromium polynicotinate, another ingredient, also helps to curb appetite, build muscles and reduce fat.

Exercise is Key As with humans, a regular program of supervised exercise is essential to pet health. Experience shows that it must be combined with a diet and supplement plan to achieve maximum results for overweight pets. Along with burning off excess calories, even mild exercise works to reduce hunger, improve muscle strength and aerobic capacity and improve functioning of organs.

Plus, as veterinarians further attest, the activity is mentally stimulating for both animals and guardians, while decreasing behavioral problems.

There is no one best exercise program for every animal; a sensible plan must be personalized to needs and abilities. Consult a veterinarian to determine the best regimen. As always, prevention is better than a cure, so staying alert to signs of additional pounds and keeping an animal from becoming obese in the first place is optimum.

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Pet Obesity: A Serious Problem with a Simple Solution

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besity and overweight in pets refers to extra fat in their bodies.

Extra fat puts a strain on a pet’s heart, bones and joints, and immune system.

There are only a few diseases that can cause a dog or cat to gain weight, so if a pet is overweight, it usually is a reflection of an imbalance between calories eaten versus calories burned in a 24-hour period. Let’s face it—cats sleep 20 hours a day. Not many calories are burned with that schedule!

Many dogs similarly do not burn very many calories each day, and therefore do not need to eat so much.

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they look at you with “those eyes,” give them a pet or a cuddle, which are both calorie-free.

How do you know if a pet is overweight? The easiest way is to feel over the ribs for mild, moderate or excess padding. Also, look at the belly and determine if there is too much “plumpness.” Purina’s Body Condition System is a useful guide for this process (see ProjectPetSlimdown.com).

What do you do if your pet is overweight or obese? First, check with your veterinarian to be sure that there is no health problem that requires medical intervention or that precludes exercise.

Then encourage regular, moderate, daily exercise. Check food labels and feed good-quality adult dog or cat food. Expensive “weight loss” foods often rob your pet of needed nutrients.

Avoid corn, wheat and soy ingredients

in food. Measure (with a measuring cup) the total number of ounces fed per day to each animal. Be sure that everyone feeding the animals understands the feeding protocol. Free access to clean water is important for hydration and kidney health. Treats can be given in moderation, but be aware that some treats are healthy while others are calorie-laden or contain undesirable ingredients. Fresh, raw veggies (except onions) are always a good choice as a treat.

If your pet needs to lose a little weight, the safest method is to reduce the daily amount of food. Weigh your pet weekly and record the progress.

Consistent, slow weight loss is best, as rapid weight loss can lead to serious health problems.

A pet who enjoys an optimum weight has the best chance for a healthy life and less risk of contracting disease or chronic problems. We want our pets to live as long as possible, don’t we?

Lori D. Leonard, DVM, is a holistic veterinarian who practices at Concord Veterinary Services, 8908 Village Hwy., Concord. For more information, call 434-993-2403 or visit ConcordVetServices.com.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

Activities at Smith Mountain Lake State Park – 10am-5pm. Family fun, including feeding animals at the Discovery Center, learning about geocaching, catching crawfish and micro invertebrates from the stream, crafts and sandcastle building will take place.

Through Monday, September 2. Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston. 540297-6066. DCR.Virginia.Gov/State_Parks/smi.shtml.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Nature Zone Dinophiles – 6-7:30pm. This club is for those who can’t ever get enough of those fantastic Mesozoic beasts. Please register one day prior to club date. $10 for Lynchburg residents; $15 for nonLynchburg residents. The Nature Zone, 825 Kemper Street, Lynchburg. 434-455-5828.

Lynchburg Peace Education Center Monthly Meeting – 7:30pm. All are welcome. The Peace Practice, 3200 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg.

LPEC.weebly.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Holistic Health Fair – 10am-2pm. Warm Hearth Village, The Fair introduce visitors to complementary health resources and healthy lifestyle choices that are available in the New River Valley and surrounding areas. Free and open to the public. Warm Hearth Village, 1000 Litton Lane, Blacksburg. 540552-9176. Retire.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

Wee Wild Sprouts: Beautiful Butterflies – 10-11am.

We will explore the magical life cycle of butterflies at Ivy Creek Park. Ages 2-3. $7 for Lynchburg residents; $11 for non-Lynchburg residents. Please register by September 8. The Nature Zone. 825 Kemper Street.

Lynchburg. 434-455-5828.

Get Outside Expo – 5-6pm. Local outdoor and conservation-related outfitters, stores, non-profits, and volunteer groups will be on display. Fitzpatrick Hall, Jefferson Center, 541 Luck Avenue, Roanoke. RoanokeOutside.com. See news brief, page 12.

Radical Reels – 6:30pm. Mountain sport films from the 37th annual Banff Mountain Film Festiva. Shaftman Hall, Jefferson Center, 541 Luck Avenue, Roanoke.

RoanokeOutside.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Three Sisters & Bison Dinner – 6-9pm. Corn, Beans, and Squash, the traditional foods - three sisters - of our region will be featured along with area bison. Expect a Cherokee story or two along with a grand feast. Local Roots - A Farm to Table Restaurant, 1314 Grandin Rd., Roanoke. 540-2062610. LocalRootsRestaurant.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 2nd Fridays in Centertown Bedford. Over 30 local merchants and eateries staying open until 8pm or later. Centertown Bedford. 540-586-2148. www.centertownbedford.com.

Yard Sale – 8am-1pm. Valley Community Church, 5000 Carriage Dr., Roanoke. 1 block off Rt 419, behind the McDonald’s at Oak Grove Plaza. 540-7745512. VCCDS.com. ValleyCommunity@yahoo.com.

Beautiful Bats: Fact vs. Fiction. 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Program includes night bat viewing over Ivy Creek Lake. Ages 7 & up. Free. Please register by September 12th. The Nature Zone, 825 Kemper Street, Lynchburg.

434-455-5828.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

Grandparents Day at Poplar Forest. Spend the day with your grandchildren! Tours, hands-on history and living history interpreters. Free with regular park admission. Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 1542 Bateman Bridge Road, Bedford. 434-525-1806.

PoplarForest.org.

Fall ECO (Electronics Clean Out) Day – 8am-2pm.

Dispose of your electronics responsibly at several locations throughout Virginia’s Blue Ridge region.

Acceptable items include computers, computer equipment and small electronics. Various locations.

See ad on page 32.

Blues at the Zoo – 4-9pm. Come join our own “Cool Cats” at the Zoo for an evening of great Blues music. The Zoo will host three different Blues bands’ performances on Sunday afternoon and evening.

Children must be accompanied by an adult over 21. $10/adults; $5/children. Mountain Zoo, Roanoke.

540-343-3241.

Country Fair and Gathering – 10am-5pm. Combining our perennial Country Fair with Sustainable Skills Sharing. A family friendly event. Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island. 434-299-5080.

SedaliaCenter.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Nature Zone Dino-Mites. 6-7 p.m. Ages 5-7. Join the club for those who love dinosaurs! Study three or four different dinosaurs each month with fun activities. $8 for Lynchburg residents, otherwise $12. Please register one day prior to club date.

The Nature Zone. 825 Kemper Street. Lynchburg.

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$15 in advance, available at all Valley Bank Locations; $20 at the gate. Upper Elmwood Park (near Elm Avenue and Jefferson Street), Roanoke.

540-342-2028.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Homebuyer Education Class (Night 1) – 5:30pm8:30pm. This two-night course covers the entire home purchase process. Taught by Ryan Stenger.

Free, however both nights need to be attended.

Community Housing Partners, 990 Cambria Street, NE, Christiansburg. 540-260-9039.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Celebrate Sustainability 2013. Through Friday, Sept 20. Various events highlighting sustainability in Blacksburg, VA Tech and the surrounding community, including demonstrations, tours, and presentations. Various locations. SustainableBlacksburgVA.org. Facilities.VT.Edu/Sustainability. See news brief, page 13.

Reiki III/Master Teacher Class. This 3-part class that will meet in September 28, then either November 9 or 16, and February 2014 TBA. Topics will include: clearing your aura, Reiki meditations, Reiki grid, Reiki Master meditation, receiving attunement(s), master symbol and practice, your lineage, practice passing the attunement(s), and a special class project to be announced. Lunch, binder and all class materials are provided. Centers for Light and Love. For registration and info, call Alexandria Pederson at 540-588-0788.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 SWVA Creative Economy Conference. The Conference will showcase how Southwest Virginia’s craft, music and outdoor recreation industry has successful impact on the region’s economy and quality of life. For registration and info, call 276-492-2422.

Homebuyer Education Class (Night 2) – 5:30pm8:30pm. This two-night course covers the entire home purchase process. Taught by Ryan Stenger.

Free, however both nights need to be attended.

Community Housing Partners, 990 Cambria Street, NE, Christiansburg. 540-260-9039.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Roanoke Greek Festival – 11am-10pm.

Through Sunday. Music, church tours, dancing exhibitions, Kid Zone, and Marketplace Vendors.

Saturday hours: 11am-10pm; Sunday hours: 12noon-7pm. Free. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 30 Huntington Boulevard, Roanoke.

RoanokeGreekFestival.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Black Dog Music and BBQ Festival – 11am-5pm.

Competitive barbecue for sampling and a wide selection of festival food for purchase. Donna the Buffalo and Big Daddy Love performing. $25 in advance; $30 at the gate. Chateau Morrisette, 287 Winery Road, Floyd.

540-593-2865. TheDogs.com.

Meditation for Stress Relief – 9am; Mindfulness Matters Discussion – 9:30-10:30am. 30 minute meditation followed by readings and CD recordings exploring topics of mindfulness and meditation with comfortable chairs or floor cushions for all sessions. The Peace Practice, 3200 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg. 434-609-3437. ThePeacePractice.com.

Oak Barrel Blues Festival – 12noon-8pm. Enjoy some great blues music, amazing bourbon, some of the area’s greatest beer, BBQ, and a whole lot more entertainment throughout the day!

Henry Street Festival – 11:30am-10pm. Free.

Public festival celebrating the history, culture, heritage, and arts of African Americans. Sponsored by Harrison Museum of African American

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etarian), bread, salad, dessert, and a drink. All proceeds go to the RVSPCA spay/neuter clinic. $6.50 in advance; $8 at the door. Roanoke Valley SPCA, 1340 Baldwin Avenue, Roanoke. 540339-9503. Nzanella@rvspca.org. RSPCA.org.

30th Anniversary Community Celebration for Lynchburg Peace Education Center â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3-5pm. Free. Activities will include information booths, refreshments, and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities. Church of the Brethren, 200 Atlanta Avenue, Lynchburg. 434-609-3437. LPEC. Weebly.com or ThePeacePractice.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12noon-7pm. Connect your business to the community. Expo 12noon-5pm, Taste of Bedford 5-7pm. Bedford YMCA, 1111 Turnpike Road, Bedford. 540-586-9401. BedfordYMCA.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Blessing of the Animals â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11am. All are welcome.

Bring your pet or a photo (cats must be in carrier and dogs must be on leash). Valley Community Church, 5000 Carriage Dr, Roanoke. 540-7745512. VCCDS.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Floyd Oktoberfest â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12noon-6pm. Join us for a day of quality microbreweries, live music, local food, and local. Sponsored by the Jacksonville Center and Chantilly Farm. $20/person. Chantilly Festival Farm, 2697 Franklin Pike SE, Floyd. 540-745-2784.

JacksonvilleCenter.org. See news brief, page 7.

Peace Readers Book Group â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2pm. Free. New book group focusing on titles that help to create a culture of peace; the September selection will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;Conversation Peaceâ&#x20AC;? by Mary Kassian. The Peace Practice, 3200 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg. 434609-3437. ThePeacePractice.com.

25th Annual Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival. Through Sunday, September 29. Food, crafts, music and wine. $15.00 in advance, $12.00 nontaster ticket. LakeWatch Plantation, Route 122, Moneta. 540-721-1203. SMLWineFestival.com.

See news brief, page 6.

Conservation Celebration â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4-7pm. The Blue Ridge Land Conservancyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event features food, beverages, a silent auction, awards presentation and a gourmet, local foods dinner. $55/person; $400/8 person table purchased by September 13 or $65/person purchased after September 13; children under 12 are free. Braelock, 2392 Hammond Drive, Vinton. 540-985-1000. BlueRidgeLandConservancy.org. See news brief, page 13.

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Historic City Market, Roanoke. 540-342-2028.

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ongoingevents sunday Unity of Roanoke – 9 and 11am services. All welcome. 3300 Green Ridge Rd NW, Roanoke.

540-562-2200. Office@UnityRoanoke.org. UnityOfRoanokeValley.org.

Unity in the Seven Hills – 10-11am. Sunday service.

Free. 3522 Campbell Ave, Lynchburg. 434-845-5832.

Love@UnityInTheSevenHills.org. UnityInTheSevenHills.org.

Valley Community Church – 11am worship service.

Emphasizing an inseparable connection to an omnipresent God. Practical solutions based on the teachings of Jesus. Services include varied musical programs; refreshments served afterward. All welcome. 5000 Carriage Dr, Roanoke. 1 block off Rt 419, behind the McDonald’s at Oak Grove Plaza. 540-774-5512.

VCCDS.com.

Divine Metaphysics – 10:30-11am. Rich dialogue about spiritual topics, including life after death, sacred text, spirituality and prayer. A non-creedal faith that encourages freedom and discernment as individuals search for truth about spiritual, ethical and theological issues. All welcome. New River Valley Metaphysical Chapel. 1410 W Main St, Radford. 540-922-2776.

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NRV Metaphysical Chapel – 11am-12noon. Spiritual prayer, meditation and music service to satisfy the hunger of the soul. A celebration of ascension, renewal and faith in the divine consciousness message in personal spiritual life. All welcome. New River Valley Metaphysical Chapel, 1410 W Main St, Radford. 540-922-2776. RevSteven@NRVMeta.com.

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monday A Course in Miracles – 7-9pm. All welcome. Love offering. Unity of Roanoke Valley, 3300 Green Ridge Rd NW, Roanoke. 540-562-2200 x10. UnityOfRoanokeValley.org.

Meditation Sessions – 6-6:45pm. Relax and reconnect with weekly meditation sessions. No experience required. Sessions run from August through November. $10/session; package discounts available. Call to preregister. Life in Balance Counseling & Wellness Center, 125-D Akers Farm Rd., Christiansburg. 540381-6215. LauraRemfeldt@gmail.com.

4th Monday Alternative Medicine Study Group – 6-7:30pm. Local practitioners of all modalities are invited to network and learn about wellness and healing for our patients. Our goal is to meet one another and learn more about our respective specialties for the purpose of referral and personal growth. Free. Holistic Veterinary Consultants, 2401 S Main St, Blacksburg.

540-616-WAGS . HolisticVeterinaryConsultants@ gmail.com. HolisticVeterinaryConsultants.com.

tuesday Farmers Market – 7am-2pm. Bedford Farmers Market - open through October 30. Center and Washington Streets, Bedford. 540-586-2148. CenterTownBedford.com.

Tai Chi – 12-1pm. Low impact “meditation in motion” focusing on relaxation, balance, and a sense of overall well-being with instructor Gloria Elliott. All ages, all levels. No registration required and drop-ins are welcome. Barefoot Studios, 16 West Marketplace Bldg., 16 Church Avenue, Roanoke. 540-632-2323.

BarefootStudiosAndGalleries.com.

Tasty Tuesdays at Farmers Market – 3-7pm. Fresh local produce, baked goodies and jams, jellies and pickles will be for sale with samples that you can taste.

Farmers Market, Center and Washington Streets, Bedford. 540-586-2148. CenterTownBedford.com.

Stretch and Strengthen – 5:30-6:45pm. Gentle stretching to strengthen and invigorate body and soul.

Led by Lauren Scott Jones, DC. Healing Catalyst, 7474 Lee Hwy, Kroger Shopping Ctr, Radford. 540639-4325. LaurenScottJones@yahoo.com. TheHealingCatalyst.com.

Zen Meditation Group – 6-7pm. Meditation instruction is available. Stone Mountain Zendo, Christ Episcopal Church, 1101 Franklin Rd. SW, Roanoke.

540-345-5932. tainormand@verizon.net.

Vinyasa Flow Class – 6:15-7:30pm. Class is open to all levels. Facilitated by Christina Adams, RYT. $10/public; $5/students. Blue Ridge Blue School of Massage and Yoga, 2001 South Main Street, Suite 106, Blacksburg. 540-392-3723 or 540-544-6820.

BlueRidgeMassage.org.

Healing Help support group in NRV – 7pm. A group for any individual, who struggles with health issues and chronic illness of any kind. We aspire to support and help each other emotionally, physically and mentally at the level of our capacity and share

individual knowledge and experiences. Group meets every second Tuesday of the month. St. Michael Lutheran Church, 2308 Merrimac Road, Blacksburg.

540-641-0760. HealingHelp.wix.com/healing-help.

My Co-op 101. Learn more about a cooperative business and how to make the most of your ownership.

Last Tuesday of every month. Free to owners; walkins welcome. Please call to reserve a space. Roanoke Natural Foods Coop, 1319 Grandin Rd, Roanoke.

540-343-5652. RoanokeNaturalFoods.coop.

wednesday Hatha Yoga – 11am-12pm. Gentle yoga focusing on integration of body, mind, and spirit with instructor Colleen Carrell. No registration required and drop-ins are welcome. All ages, all levels. $10. Barefoot Studios, 16 Church Ave. (16 West Marketplace Bldg.), Roanoke. 540-761-5635.

BarefootStudiosAndGalleries.com.

Prayer and Meditation – Noon-12:20pm. These services are both a time for prayer and meditation. Add your energy to the peaceful environment of our chapel and be lifted up through the use of positive affirmations during this sacred time of prayer and focused attention. Unity of Roanoke Valley, 3300 Green Ridge Rd, Roanoke (at the Woodhaven intersection). 540562-2200. UnityOfRoanokevalley.org.

Monthly Dreamboards – 1-3pm. First Wednesday of every month. A simple, creative, and powerful way to set your intention for the month ahead with instructor Jane Rochelle. Teen through adult, all levels. $10. Barefoot Studios, 16 Church Ave. (16 West Marketplace Bldg.), Roanoke. 540-589-8231.

BarefootStudiosAndGalleries.com.

Zen Meditation Group – 6-7pm. Meditation instruction is available. Stone Mountain Zendo, Christ Episcopal Church, 1101 Franklin Rd. SW, Roanoke.

540-345-5932. tainormand@verizon.net.

Meditation, Reading and Book Discussion – 6:30pm meditation; 7-8:30pm reading and book discussion. Visit website for current book. Valley Community Church, Divine Science, 5000 Carriage Dr, Roanoke. One block off Rt 419, behind McDonald’s at Oak Grove Plaza. 540-774-5512. VCCDS.com.

Dolphin Way of Healing and Enlightenment – 7:00pm-8:30pm. Each week bestselling author, D. Takara Shelor, will introduce you to a new aspect of The Dancing Dolphin Way using teaching, tools, meditations, and other transformational technologies. $11. Lifestream Center, 2006 Windsor Ave., SW, Roanoke. 540-639-1633. takara@magnificentu.com. magnificentu.com.

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Unity of Roanoke Valley Sunday Services 9 & 11 am, Weekly Classes, Workshops & Weddings. CelebraƟng all paths to God!3300 Green Ridge Road Roanoke, VA 24019 www.UnityOfRoanokeValley.org (540) 562-2200

New River Valley Unity Study Group – 7:309:00pm. Meditation, introspection and discussion.

Free. Location varies. Call for details: Bev 540-7632410 or Betty 540-639-5739.

thursday 6-week Process Painting Workshop – 10am-12pm.

Expressive painting with a focus on listening to your inner guidance and intuition to bring higher peace, abundance, and resolution with Instructor Jane Barefoot Rochelle. Teen through adult, all levels. Limited to 12 participants. Workshop runs from September 12 through October 17. Register by September 10. $150; $10 early-registration discount through August 15. Barefoot Studios, 16 West Marketplace Bldg., 16 Church Avenue, Roanoke. 540-589-8231. BarefootStudiosAndGalleries.com.

Paddle & Pub Float – 5pm. Meet at the Riders Up! shop in Clifton Forge for a 2 hour paddle. Every Thursday through September. $20/person. Riders Up! Outfitters, 425 E. Ridgeway St., Clifton Forge.

540-862-7999. RidersUpOutfitters.com.

Tai Chi – 5:30-6:30pm. Low impact “meditation in motion” focusing on relaxation, balance, and a sense of overall well-being with instructor Gloria Elliott. All ages, all levels. No registration required and drop-ins are welcome. Barefoot Studios, 16 West Marketplace Bldg., 16 Church Avenue, Roanoke.

540-632-2323. BarefootStudiosAndGalleries.com.

Stretch and Strengthen – 5:30-6:45pm. Gentle stretching to strengthen and invigorate body and soul.

Led by Lauren Scott Jones, DC. Healing Catalyst, 7474 Lee Hwy, Kroger Shopping Ctr, Radford. 540639-4325. LaurenScottJones@yahoo.com. TheHealingCatalyst.com.

Laughter Yoga – 6:00-6:30pm. Laughter Yoga is held every first and third Thursday of the month. No experience required. Free. Blue Ridge School of Massage and Yoga, 2001 South Main Street, Suite 106, Blacksburg.

540-392-3723 or 540-544-6820. laugh4u.org.

Mysore Yoga – 6:00-7:30pm. Deepen your experience of Yoga. Facilitated by Jeff Tiebout. $10/public;

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$5/students. Blue Ridge School of Massage and Yoga, 2001 South Main Street, Suite 106, Blacksburg. 540392-3723 or 540-544-6820. BlueRidgeMassage.org.

Roanoke Community Drum Circle – 7pm. Express yourself through rhythm. Free. Grandin Village, Courtyard of Raleigh Court Baptist Church, corner of Memorial Ave. and Grandin Rd., Roanoke. Sponsored

by Plowshares, 214 Summit Way, Roanoke. 9890393. PlowshareVa.org.

friday Farmers Market – 7am-2pm. Bedford Farmers Market - open through October 30. Center and Washington Streets, Bedford. 540-586-2148. CenterTownBedford.com.

Vinyasa Flow Class – 9:30-10:45am. Class is open to all levels. Facilitated by Christina Adams, RYT. $10/public; $5/students. Blue Ridge Blue School of Massage and Yoga, 2001 South Main Street, Suite 106, Blacksburg. 540-392-3723 or 540-544-6820.

BlueRidgeMassage.org.

An Apple A Day Open House – 12-5pm. Enjoy the benefits of eating and sampling our many varieties of apples and taste Fruit of the Farm wine. Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through September 29.

Free. Peaks of Otter Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Rd., Bedford. 540-586-3707. PeaksOfOtterWinery.com.

2nd Fridays in Centertown Bedford – 5-8pm.

Every 2nd Friday of each month through December 13. More than 30 local merchants and eateries staying open until 8pm or later for shopping, dining and exploring. Centertown Bedford. 540-586-2148.

CentertownBedford.com.

Monthly Community Potluck – 6:15pm. Bring a dish to share and enjoy! Third Friday of every month.

Unity of Roanoke Valley, 3300 Green Ridge Rd, Roanoke (at the Woodhaven intersection). 540-562-2200.

UnityOfRoanokevalley.org.

Healing Circle – 6:30-7:30pm. First Friday of every month. No-touch or light-touch healing. Meets in the sanctuary. All are welcome. Unity of Roanoke Valley,

3300 Green Ridge Rd, Roanoke (at the Woodhaven intersection). 540-562-2200. UnityOfRoanokeValley.org.

Mankind Project: Men’s Circle – 6:30-8:30pm.

Second Friday of every month. Meets in the annex.

Unity of Roanoke Valley, 3300 Green Ridge Rd, Roanoke (at the Woodhaven intersection). 540-5622200. UnityOfRoanokevalley.org.

Earth-Friendly Friday – 6:30-8pm. Second Friday each month. Bring a snack dish for sharing.

Free. Unitarian Universalist Church of Roanoke, 2015 Grandin Rd, Roanoke. 540-384-7448.

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saturday Forest Farmers Market – 8am-12pm. Virginia grown produce, meats, honey, flowers, breads and much more. Market open through October 26. Forest Farmers Market, Route 221 (behind the Forest Public Library), Forest. 434-665-5475. LocalHarvest.org.

Zen Meditation Group – 9-10pm. Meditation instruction is available. Stone Mountain Zendo, Christ Episcopal Church, 1101 Franklin Rd. SW, Roanoke.

540-345-5932. tainormand@verizon.net.

Free Science-Based Natural Health Information – 10am-5pm. Second Saturday of each month.

Drawings for free gift certificates, proven wellness information and great savings opportunities. The Well, 1764 Patriot Ln, Bedford. 540-587-9000; 877-THE-WELL. TheWellInBedford@gmail.com.

Monthly Silent Peace Vigil – Noon. Third Saturday of each month. All welcome. Downtown Roanoke City Market Building, 32 Market St., Roanoke. Sponsored by Plowshares, 214 Summit Way, Roanoke.

989-0393. plowshareva.org.

Second Saturdays Music Jam – 6-9pm. May through September. Open musical jam session.

Musicians with instruments enter for free; all others pay only $3. Call ahead for reservations to be put on the musicians list. Camp Karma, 2056 Stone Mountain Road, Bedford. 540-297-5762. CampKarmaVirginia.com.

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ALKALINE WATER

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Kangen Water® is a great way to increase hydration, balance body pH, obtain optimal health, neutralize free radicals, reduce pain and more. Change Your Water…Change Your Life ™.

Call to begin a free three-week alkaline, antioxidant water challenge today. See ad, page 8.

Ground-floor business opportunity. Earn “green” while helping others go green with your own home-based business. Be among the first advisors in Virginia and help launch the East Coast. Incentive packages available to experienced leaders. Call for more information.

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CHURCHES

BODYWORK – ENERGY WORK BAREFOOT STUDIOS 16 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke, VA 24011 540-589-8231 BarefootStudiosAndGallery.com Healing touch assists with balancing your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being and supports your natural ability to heal. Safe for all ages and works in harmony with standard medical care. See ad, page 25.

BUILDING – GREEN DESIGN/BUILD SOUTHERN HERITAGE HOMES 275 Corporate Dr., Rocky Mount, VA 24151 540-489-7700 KMPeters@SHHomes.net SHHomes.net Southern Heritage Homes is a family-owned construction that makes business offering hybrid d constru sense for your lifestyle, your budget and the planet. See ad, page 18.

VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH, DIVINE SCIENCE 5000 Carriage Dr., Roanoke, VA 24018 540-774-5512 VCCDS.com Teaching practical, spiritual laws based on and found in the example and teachings of Jesus, as well as the Bible and other great wisdom literature.

Through Divine Science teachings you can lead a life of joyful inner and outer satisfaction and serenity.

UNITY OF ROANOKE VALLEY Rev. Linda Taylor 3300 Green Ridge Rd., Roanoke, VA 24019 540-562-2200 UnityOfRoanokeValley.org We are a vibrant, loving, spiritual community, demonstrating Christ consciousness, embracing diversity and inspiring personal transformation. Join us in co-creating a world that works for all! See ad, page 24.

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Forest Rest is a natural cemetery where interments are made without burial vaults or common embalming chemicals. Wood tablets or native stones mark the graves. See ad, page 17.

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Coffee with a conscience: highest quality, certified organic, often fair-trade coffee, custom-roasted in small batches. Retail and wholesale, events, private label and gifts.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY HEALING CATALYST, LLC Dr. Lauren Scott Jones, DC 7474 Lee Hwy., Kroger/Radford Shopping Plaza, Radford, VA 24141 540-639-4325 TheHealingCatalyst.com With 30 years of experience in body mechanics and nutrition, Dr. Jones uses a medley of chiropractic health care, craniosacral therapy and her specially designed “Stretch and Strengthen Classes” to help speed you on your way to wellness. See ad, page 8.

DENTIST DR. C. FREDERICK SMITH, DDS 46 Shelor Dr., Lynchburg, VA 24502 434-237-6328 MercuryFreeDDS.com Providing the highest quality of dental care in a mercury-free environment, using safe and biocompatible dental materials. We practice safe removal of old mercury/silver (amalgam) fillings with the safe mercury/ silver filling removal protocol outlined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine, IAOMT. See ad, page 25.

ENERGY – ALTERNATIVE ENERGY RENEWABLE ENGINEERED SYSTEMS 855-241-7999 sales@r-e-s.biz Solar power for your home is more affordable than you think. We provide outstanding quality and value in alternative energy applications for consumers seeing turn-key solutions. Enjoy relief from the escalating cost of fossil fuels. See ad, page 9.

ENERGY – CONSERVATION AND HVAC ENERGY CHECK 701 Progress St., Blacksburg, VA 24060 540-443-9966 WeCheckEnergy.com Offering home energy audits and improvements.

We help homeowners find opportunities to improve the health, comfort and efficiency of their homes. Serving the NRV, Roanoke and Smith Mountain Lake. We are BPI-certified and insured, VA Class A contractors.

Specializing in windows, crawl spaces, air sealing and insulation. See ad, page 15.

J & J WEATHERIZATION

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With 30 years of experience in home energy performance, J&J Weatherization is a full-service company specializing in insulation, home energy conservation and efficiency. See ad, page 4.

FOOD – FARMS AND FARMER’S MARKETS RIVERSTONE ORGANIC FARM Floyd, VA 24091 540-577-8218 Riverstone@SWVA.net RiverstoneOrganicFarm.com Offering organic produce and flowers and pastureraised lamb, pork and eggs.

Find us at Blacksburg and Floyd farmers’ markets or sign up for a CSA farm share. See ad, page 29.

GARDEN AND LAWN BLUE RIDGE HYDROPONICS AND HOME BREWING COMPANY Williamson Road Plaza, 5327-D Williamson Rd., Roanoke, VA 24012 540-265-2483 BlueRidgeHydroponics.com Everything you need to create an indoor growing environment. Hydroponic gardening, indoor lighting and nutrients.

Cheese-making and home-brewing kits also available. See ad, page 9.

GUIDED IMAGERY REV. KANTA BOSNIAK, CHT Life Coach and Wedding Officiant 540-577-8854 art4spirit@yahoo.com KantaBosniak.com Coaching and guided imagery for weight loss, smoking cessation, intuition, life changes, confident interviews, career.

Take positive thinking to a deeper level.

Personalized and meaningful wedding ceremonies.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOOD AND HEALTH REVOLUTION FoodAndHealthRevolution.com A blog site featuring articles and videos that will help you join the food and health revolution.

Fine herbal handmade soaps and natural bodycare products made at our soap studio in downtown Cripple Creek. We make more than 50 products that will feed your skin naturally!

HOME – CLEANING SUPPLIES CLEAN AND GREEN TECHNOLOGIES 160 Corning Dr. NE Christiansburg, VA 24073 360-381-5983 C-G-Tech.com Your source for natural cleaning and organic gardening products.

Open Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. See ad, page 6.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACHING ALEXANDRIA PEDERSON, CERTIFIED LIFE MASTERY COACH Seeing clients in person at Bioenergetic Chiropractic 1413 Grandin Rd., Roanoke, VA 24015 Mail: P.O. Box 4211, Roanoke, VA 24015 540-588-0788 CelebrationOfLight@gmail.com AlexandriaPederson.com Are you ready to live the life of your dreams? I use proven systems to guide you in taking the steps to be successful and manifest the life of your dreams. Why wait? Decide today to live it now! Individual or group sessions. See ad, page 29.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS – HOLISTIC PRACTITIONERS KATHERINE REINHOLTZ, N.D. 200 Professional Park Dr. #3, Blacksburg, VA 24060 540-230-6758 DrKatherineND@gmail.com KatherineReinholtzND.com Your conventional medical care is b blended with the wisdom of holistic medicine to give you the best possible health care. Specializing in holistic approaches to chronic health concerns.

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS – WELLNESS CENTERS LIFE IN BALANCE COUNSELING AND WELLNESS CENTER 125 Akers Farm Rd., Ste. D, VA 24073 540-381-6215 LifeInBalanceCenter.com

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The Life in Balance team of therapists offers psychotherapy, equineassisted psychotherapy, massage therapy, Reiki, yoga classes, creative movement and relaxation classes, meditation, workshops, classes and group therapy. See ad, page 18.

H2O AT HOME Jean Cox, Founding Senior Group Leader 360-271-9525 MyH2OatHome.com/Jean Now you can care for your home with our innovative smart tools and just water or certified natural and organic products.

Your home will be sparkling with no harsh chemical residues or fumes! See ad, page 9.

MASSAGE SCHOOLS BLUE RIDGE SCHOOL OF MASSAGE AND YOGA Colony Park, Ste. 106, 2001 S. Main St., Blacksburg, VA 24060 540-552-2177 BlueRidgeMassage.org Prepare for a meaningful, well-paid, flexible career in the growing profession of massage therapy. Gain excellent, varied bodywork skills and knowledge from experienced, caring instructors. Visit our website to learn more about programs, open house events and workshops or to complete an online application. (CTO SHEV) See ad, page 6.

MASSAGE AND BODYWORK THE WILLOW TREE Kristina Youker, NCMT 7474 Lee Hwy., Radford, VA 24141 540-558-9585 TheWillowTreeMassage.com

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NATURAL FOODS HOMESTEAD CREAMERY AND FARM MARKET 7254 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Wirtz, VA 24184 540-721-2045 Homestead Creamery products are minimally pasteurized and free of artificial hormones and antibiotics. Environmentally friendly, recycled glass bottles keep milk fresh longer. Milk, ice cream, yogurt, butter and non-homogenized cream line. Call for details about home delivery.

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NATURAL REMEDIES NATURE’S SPECIALIST Dorothy Harrell, Pharmacist 4620 Lee Hwy., Dublin, VA 24084 540-674-0914 NatPharm.Dottie@gmail.com Specializing in naturopathic consultation, natural therapies and hair analysis. Nature’s Specialist also keeps a stock of high-quality vitamins, herbs and nutritionals.

Call for an appointment, or stop by to shop for supplements. See ad, page 23.

RECYCLING BOOKBAG SANTA 540-342-2083 BookbagSanta@verizon.net BookBagSanta.com Roanoke-based 501c3 charity keeps two TONS of used school supplies out of the landfill every year. Since 1990 the group has traveled each summer to Belize to deliver supplies to three schools. Email, call or visit the website for more information about making donations.

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NATURE’S EMPORIUM

Virginia’s largest, cooperatively owned natural-foods grocery store.

Nutritious food choices and earth-friendly products. We support sustainable environmental practices, local organic farmers, local businesses and our community.

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The largest selection of pet gifts, toys, beds and healthy foods and treats for all the special members of the family. Natural and holistic pet food, wild bird and garden supplies. See ad, page 21.

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ORGANIC HAIR CARE

THE WELL 1764 Patriot Ln., Bedford, VA 24523 540-587-9000 The.Well.In.Bedford@gmail.com WellOfCourse. net The destination for natural health when looking for science-based information, superior products, herbal tinctures, supplements, natural foods, bulk foods, spices and teas. The Well has all of this and more. Your benefit is our business.

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ALL ABOUT YOU SALON 1386 E. Main St., Salem, VA 24153 540-312-6141 Full-service hair salon. Organic hair coloring and perms that are made with certified organic extracts and natural ingredients that are 100-percent ammonia-free. Spa services include manicures, pedicure, facials and massage. Flexible appointments for busy schedules. See ad, page 10.

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Jefferson Center, 541 Luck Ave., Ste. 319, Roanoke, VA 24016 540-345-5523 CleanValley.org A nonprofit organization serving the Roanoke Valley for more than 30 years. Providing educational programming and citizen participation events to spread the word about litter prevention, recycling, waste-stream reduction, storm-water pollution prevention and protecting our natural resources. The go-to resource for local recycling information.

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE VALLEYS 2502 Melrose Ave., Ste. A, Roanoke, VA 24017 540-581-0620 GoodwillValleys.com We put your donations to work by dedicating 90 percent of our resources to providing services to the community. Donations entrusted to us are used to help people with disabilities and disadvantages overcome barriers to employment and achieve a level of independence in life. See ad, page 32..

RESTAURANTS LOCAL ROOTS FARM-TO-TABLE RESTAURANT 1314 Grandin Rd., Roanoke, VA 24015 540-206-2610 LocalRootsRestaurant.com R o a n o k e â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first true farm-to-table restaurant. Open Tuesday through Friday for lunch and dinner, Saturday for dinner, Sunday for brunch and family-style supper. Full bar and wood-fire oven. Available for private parties, corporate events, celebrations and catering. See ad, page 18.

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