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manda Wellman, Licensed Acupuncturist, has joined Klimick Acupuncture, located at 10979 Reed Hartman Highway, Suite 129, in Blue Ash. Wellman has earned her Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in a four year program at the AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine in Austin, Texas. She has also received additional training in Herbal Medicine, Facial Rejuvenation, Medical Qigong, and Tuina. Wellman is now accepting new patients at the clinic.
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ites of Passage Process is a series of four ceremonies which will guide young adults through the transition from childhood into adulthood. Using earth-based, shamanic practices these young people will take responsibility for their bodies, minds and spirits, and gain a deeper reference for nature’s sacred cycles. Rite of Passage Process is facilitated by Gary Matthews, owner of Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts, shamanic counselor, and owner and operator of Oz Farm Sanctuary, and by Alison Vodnoy Wolf, shamanic priestess, yoga teacher and doula. Sessions will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Saturday from December through March at Oz Farm Sanctuary in Goshen, Ohio. The costs are $75 per event or $200 for all four ceremonies if paid in full at registration. For more information, visit alisonvodnoy.com, shamaniccounselor.com, or call Vodnoy at 219-928-8685. Also see Matthews’ directory listing, page 21.
Park+Vine Has New Look
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he Aquaponics system installed at Park + Vine is sporting a fishy new look. With the help of Sam Dunlap and Dan Divelbiss of Babarütz Ecological Design, the store’s cafe is now home to a multifunctional indoor ecosystem. It is complete with live fish, a floating wetland and a windowfront full of sprawling plants. The idea is simple. Fish swim in the water. They eat and create waste. Their waste feeds the plants. The plants filter the water for the fish, cleanse the air and provide food and tea for people. Eventually, those plants will close in over the space and create a “green nook,” where people can enjoy their food and drink delights. Stop in to see for yourself how indoor urban environments can be reforested! Park+Vine is located at 1202 Main Street in downtown Cincinnati. Visit ParkAndVine.com for more information. nacincin.com
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Ohio State Receives 1.7 Million to Study Disease-Causing Infectious Agents
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esearchers at The Ohio State University College of Medicine are recipients of a $1.7 million award from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for infectious disease transmission research. Jiyan Ma, associate professor of molecular and cellular biochemistry, and colleagues are interested in observing what causes a particular group of infectious agents, or proteins, to transmit disease. Specifically, the scientists are studying what causes the prion protein to form different strains that lead to the development of prion disease, a condition that affects the nervous system and impairs brain function. “Since no treatments currently exist, we want to understand the molecular mechanisms of prion strain formation and use that information to design molecules – create therapeutic tools – to disrupt and prevent the spread of this particular infectious agent that causes disease,” says Ma, also a member of the Cellular and Molecular Biology of Neurodegeneration Study Section, Center for Scientific Review.
Pure Barre comes to Mason
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ure Barre, an addictive and innovative workout, has opened a studio at the Village Square Deerfield Towne Center, 5939 Deerfield Blvd, Suite 103 in Mason, Ohio. Studio owner and certified instructor Janna Williams is offering newbies a free first session. Pure Barre is a one-hour exercise class that launches a full-blown attack on the problem areas all women struggle with. Following the mantra “Lift Tone Burn” this revolutionary total body workout lifts the seat, tones the thighs, and burns fat in record-breaking time. In fact, classes are just 55 minutes, and students see results in only ten sessions. The Pure Barre technique does not involve any impact from bouncing or jumping. And it adds a mental benefit too. For more information, call 513-204-1978
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atients that experience medically unexplained symptoms might benefit from acupuncture, according to new research by the Institute of Health Services Research, Peninsula Medical School, at the University of Exeter. The study involved 80 adults that had consulted their general practitioner eight or more times in the previous year for problems such as headaches, muscle pain, extreme fatigue or joint and back pain. Half received up to 12 sessions of five-element acupuncture during a period of six months; the remainder received no extra treatment. The patients receiving acupuncture reported improved well-being and scored higher on an individualized health status questionnaire than the control group. They reported that their acupuncture consultations became increasingly valuable and that the interactive and holistic nature of the sessions gave them a sense that something positive was being done about their condition. Professor Andrew Gould, who led the study, says it is important to offer patients other options when conventional medicine isn’t working. “It’s soul-destroying for both the patient and doctor when there’s no clear reason for the symptoms patients are suffering from,” he explains. “We don’t know how acupuncture is making a difference, but it seems to be something to do with the treatment, rather than just a placebo or the one-to-one care the patients are getting.” The study was the first of its kind in the United Kingdom. The research results were published in The British Journal of General Practice.
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Massage Beats Meds for Back Pain
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new study conducted by the Group Health Research Institute of Seattle suggests that massage therapy may be better than conventional medicine alone for easing lower back pain. Researchers recruited 401 patients with chronic back pain and found that those receiving a series of either relaxation or structural massage spent fewer days in bed and were more active than those receiving “usual medical care,” ranging from painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs and muscle relaxants to physical therapy. Lead study author Daniel Cherkin, director of the institute, concluded: “If you’re having continuing problems with back pain, even after trying usual medical care, massage may be a good thing to do. I think the results are pretty strong.” Funded by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the study was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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ew research from St. Michael’s Hospital and the University of Toronto reports that consuming two ounces of nuts daily as a replacement for carbohydrates (muffins were used in the study) is effective in glycemic and serum lipid control for people with Type 2 diabetes. The researchers concluded that all nuts—whether mixed, unsalted, raw or dry-roasted—offer benefits for control of both blood glucose and blood lipids and could be consumed as part of a strategy to improve diabetes control without weight gain.
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rowing up on Long Island, New York, young Stephen Post often received an unusual prescription from his mother when he was feeling grouchy or under the weather. “She’d say, ‘Why don’t you go out and help someone?’” he recalls. “I’d go out and help Mr. Muller rake leaves or help old Bobby Lawrence fix his boat. Then, I’d come back feeling better, and feeling better about life.” Decades later, Post—a professor of preventive medicine at New York’s Stony Brook University—is among a growing contingent of researchers exploring just how such acts of generosity and the feelings (empathy, compassion, altruism) that prompt them may actually improve our mental and physical health. Recent studies have shown that people that volunteer live longer, suffer less chronic pain, have bolstered immune systems, are more likely to recover from addiction, and experience an in-the-moment sense of calm akin to that which people experience during and after exercise. Scientists have yet to fully understand what the physiological underpinnings are of such health benefits, but early studies credit a cascade of neurobiological changes that occur as we reach out to help a loved one, or (in some cases) even cut a check to a stranger in need. Could generosity be the missing, often overlooked ingredient to a prescription for better health? Perhaps, says Post, author of The Hidden Gifts of Helping: How the Power of Giving, Compassion and Hope Can Get Us Through Hard Times. “This is a young science, but what we have begun to discover is that there is something going on, physiologically, in this process of helping others that seems to make people feel happier and report greater health.”
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We’ve all felt it: That blush of inner-warmth we get after we bring a plate of healthful, steaming food to a sick relative, volunteer to read to kids at a local preschool or help sort donations for a shelter. According to a 2010 survey of 4,500 Americans by United Healthcare, 68 percent of those that volunteered in the previous year reported that doing it made them feel physically healthier; 73 percent noted that it lowered their stress levels. Meanwhile, 29 percent of volunteers that suffered from a chronic illness claimed that giving of their time helped them to better manage the illness. Other studies, by researchers at Boston College, found that when chronic pain sufferers volunteered to help others with similar conditions, they saw their own pain and depression levels decrease. At least seven studies have shown that people that regularly volunteer or give of themselves live longer—especially if they do it for genuinely altruistic reasons. Cami Walker, 38, of Denver, has experienced firsthand the physical benefits of being generous. After one sleepless night, lying awake and, “feeling sorry for myself,” due to a flare-up of her multiple sclerosis, she decided to take the advice of a spiritual teacher that suggested she, “Give something away each day for 29 days.” On day one, she called a sick friend to offer her support. On day two, she dropped $5 in a hat for some street performers. Another day, she treated a friend to a foot massage. By day 14, she recalls, “My body was stronger and I was able to stop walking with my cane. After months of being too sick to work, I was able to go back part-time.” Walker subsequently wrote the bestselling 29 Gifts: How a Month of Giving Can Change Your Life. It has inspired a global giving movement, with participants blogging about their experiences at 29Gifts.org. As she recently explained to The New York Times, “It’s about stepping outside of your own story long enough to make a connection with someone else.”
The Helper’s High
University of Michigan researcher Sara Konrath, Ph.D., has found that people engaging in acts that benefit others tend to have more calming hormones like oxytocin and progesterone coursing through their bodies. If presented with a tough situation later, they are likely to react with a muted stress response, churning out fewer harmful stress hormones, such as cortisol and norepinephrine, and maintaining a calmer heart rate. Konrath is studying whether altruistic thoughts and behavior might also be associated with an anti-inflammatory effect on the body. “Just thinking about giving seems to have a beneficial physiological impact,” says Post. For instance, a late 20th-century study by then Harvard Psychologist David McClelland found that when people watched a film about Mother Teresa’s work with orphans in Calcutta, levels of immunoglobulin A (a marker of immune strength) shot up. A more recent study found that people had higher levels of oxytocin in their blood after they had watched a moving film about an ill 4-year-old boy.
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Some research further suggests that the act of giving may release natural opiates, such as endorphins, into our system. One landmark analysis of 1,700 people published in Psychology Today found that more than 68 percent experienced a “helper’s high” when physically helping another person, and 13 percent reported a decrease in aches and pains afterward. It’s a concept that’s been documented many times since. Meanwhile, new brain-imaging research has shown that acts of giving (including making a charitable donation) stimulate “reward centers” in the brain. This includes the mesolimbic pathway by which natural dopamine is released, leaving us feeling euphoric. On the flip side, “We found that people that are high in narcissism and low in empathy have higher cortisol levels,” advises Konrath. “They walk around with high stress reactivity, which is really hard on the body.” One other clear example of the health benefits of helping lies in the field of addiction research. Recent studies by Maria Pagano, Ph.D., an associate professor of psychology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, found that recovering addicts that volunteer to help other addicts stay sober are twice as likely to remain so themselves. That’s because narcissism and self-absorption are often at the root of addiction, and generosity is an antidote to narcissism, Pagano says. “The founders of AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) figured it out,” Pagano continues, noting that a primary focus is on serving others. “They figured out that this selfish root is there before the illness develops, and is sustained unless you treat it. This is treatment; it is a way of continually weeding out the narcissism that made you sick.”
Born to Give
Stephanie Brown, Ph.D., an associate professor of preventive medicine at Stony Brook, is the daughter of an evolutionary psychologist and a pio-
neer in the study of altruism’s neurobiological roots. In sharp contrast to what she describes as the long-held “selfinterested” assumption about human nature (that we help others only to help ourselves), she suggests that humans are biologically wired to be empathetic and generous. “It makes more sense from an evolutionary perspective for us to suppress self-interest,” for the benefit of the whole sometimes, she says. New research from the University of Washington suggests that babies as young as 15 months old exhibit fairness and empathy. So, why don’t we always stop to help? Our anxious, busy, modernday lives get in the way, suggests Brown. “It could be that our natural, default state is to help when we see need, but what prevents that is our stress response.” That is, stress often gets in the way: Maybe we pass a stranded motorist on the road, but drive on by because we’re on a timetable. Perhaps our instinct is to offer a helping hand to a homeless person, but we fear that more will be asked of us than we are prepared to give. We wish to bring a meal to a dying relative, but are apprehensive about what to say when we visit. Brown’s recent federally funded studies show that at least some of the calming hormones and quietness of heart often seen in habitual givers may actually precede and enable their acts of selflessness by interrupting their potential stress response before it stalls their helping hand. “I am suggesting that when you see helping going on, something beneficial has already happened to the giver’s body,” says Brown. When givers perceive a need, instead of fretting and fleeing, they calmly stop to help. In the end, everyone walks away feeling a little more generous. Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.
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ACUPUNCTURE Acupuncture is an ancient Asian technique which stimulates the body’s ability to sustain and balance itself. It is based on the theory that an electromagnetic life-force is channeled in its continuous flow throughout the body by a network of “meridians.” Disease is understood as an imbalance in the meridian system. Needles are inserted at specific points along the meridians to stimulate or disperse the flow of life-force, in order to correct the imbalance. The systems of diagnosis used read the pulse, face, tongue and body energy. Acupuncture principles include the yin and yang polarities and the five elements’ associations with bodily organs. ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE The Alexander Technique is a technique of body reeducation and coordination, accomplished through physical and psychological principles. The technique focuses on the self-perception of movement and has applications in alleviating back pain, promoting rehabilitation after accidents, improving breathing, playing musical instruments or singing, among other applications. AROMATHERAPY Aromatherapy is an ancient healing art, utilizing the essential oils of herbs and flowers to treat emotional disorders such as stress and anxiety as well as a wide range of other ailments. Oils are massaged into the skin, inhaled, or placed in baths. Aromatherapy is often used in conjunction with massage therapy, acupuncture, reflexology, herbology, chiropractic, and other holistic treatments. AYURVEDA Ayurveda is the oldest medical system known to man and the oldest and most comprehensive spiritual teaching in the world. It has been practiced in daily life in India for more than 4000 years. It focuses on achieving and maintaining perfect balance - health being the balance of the elements air, fire and water (illness is an excess of an element). Determination of a patient’s body type according to Ayurvedic principles provides the basis for individualized recommendations for dietary regimens and other preven-
tive therapeutic interventions. Ayurvedic prescriptions might include purification procedures for the restoration of biological rhythms; experience of expanded consciousness through meditation, nutritional counseling, stress reduction, neuromuscular conditions, and behavioral modification. BEE VENOM THERAPY (BVT) BVT is the therapeutic application of honeybee venom, through live bee stings, to bring relief and healing for various spinal, neural, joint, or musculo-skeletal ailments. BIOENERGETICS Bioenergetics is a psychotherapy that works through the body to engage the emotions. Specific postures and exercises create a condition where the body cannot continue both the exercise and the chronic muscular tension and defensiveness known as body armoring. Continuing the exercise causes the release of layers of body armor. As feelings are unlocked, this creates the opportunity for understanding and integrating those feelings. BIOFEEDBACK Biofeedback is a relaxation technique that involves careful monitoring of internal body states. A technique used especially for stress-related conditions such as asthma, migraines, insomnia, and high blood pressure, biofeedback is a way of monitoring minute metabolic changes in one’s own body (e.g., temperature changes, heart rate, and muscle tension) with the aid of sensitive machines. By consciously thinking, visualizing, moving, relaxing, etc., one learns which actions produce desirable changes in the internal processes being monitored.
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Keith Kaplan LMT, TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion. 6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513985-6736. See ad, page 11.
CELLULAR longevity T.A. Science. tasciences.com. See ad, page 3.
CHIROPRACTIC
~Edwin Land
ProWellness Chiropractic
Contemporary Arts Center. 44 East 6th St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-345-8400 Essex Studios. 2511 Essex Pl, Cincinnati, OH. 513-244-3375 Fitton Center for Creative Arts. 101 S. Monument Ave, Hamilton, OH. 513-863-8873 Full Art Spectrum. meetup.com/The-Full-ArtSpectrum and on facebook Kennedy Heights Arts Center. 6546 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-631-4278 Malton Gallery, 3804 Edwards Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-321-8614 Miller Gallery. 2715 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-871-4420 Red Tree Gallery. 3210 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-321-8733 Taft Museum of Art. 316 Pike St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-241-0343 Weston Art Gallery. 650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-977-4165
Dr. Mark Johnson 549 Lafayette Ave, Bellevue, KY 859-431-4430 ProWellnessChiropractic.com
Using traditional and modern chiropractic techniques as well as active rehab and nutritional guidance to promote overall wellness. Space certified technology is used to locate where stress has settled into the muscles. Once the location is found, work begins to unwind the stress patterns and rebuild the body’s ability to adapt to outside stressors more effectively. See ad, page 9.
Saeks Chiropractic LLC
7577 Central Parke Blvd STE 103, Mason, OH 513-492-9714 SaeksChiropractic.com Specializing in Performing Arts and Sports injuries, Certified in Applied Kinesiology and Kinesio Taping My personal commitment is to get my patient’s better faster!
ASTROLOGY Midwest School of Astrology, Division of Soul Lifepaths, Inc. 5207 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-984-2293. See ad, page 26.
Ayurveda Elemental OM Studios Serving Lebanon & Cincinnati 513-315-5042 elementalom.com
Elemental OM is a Yoga Studio founded in the OURÊSTUDIOS principles of Ayurveda. We offer yoga for all levels, AyurvedicMONTGOMERY cleansing programs & other holistic REDÊBANK LEBAN ON RedÊBankÊRoad,Ê#250 46ÊEastÊMulberryÊStreet services. 9510ÊMontgomeryÊRoad
BODYWORK Cincinnati,ÊOhioÊ45242 Cincinnati,ÊOhioÊ45227 Lebanon,ÊOhioÊ45036 SinceÊ2011 OpeningÊMarch Massage and the physical practices of SinceÊ2008 BOOKSTORE yoga are perhaps the best known types of FIRS TÊYOGAÊCL ASSÊISÊALWAYSÊFREE! and Gifts. Enyart Square, 11914 bodywork, and both have proven success- Amethyst Books Montgomery ClassÊScheduleÊat: Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-677-0220 ful in relieving tension and stress, promotwww.elementalom.com Joseph-Beth Cincinnati. Rookwood Pavilion, 2692 ing blood flow, loosening stiff muscles Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-396-8960 yogaÊÊÊÊÊmassageÊÊÊÊÊayurveda and stimulating the organs. Within Joseph-Beth Crestview Hills. 2785 Dixie Hwy, massage therapy there are countless Crestview Hills, KY. 513-412-5700 techniques, including Swedish, shiatsu Roebling Point Bookstore. 306 Greenup St, and Rolfing. The same is true for yoga. Covington, KY. 859-815-7205 Other types of bodywork include martial BOWEN THERAPY arts practices like aikido, ki aikido and Bernita Wilson, LMT, Therapeutic Bodywork & t’ai chi chuan. Other popular bodywork techniques include: Alexander technique, Massage. Highland Plaza 654 Highland Ave Unit #21, Ft. Thomas, KY. 859-750-6790. See ad, page Aston patterning, Bowen, Breema body25.
Bell Family Chiropractic. 6041 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH.513-841-1050 Gateways to Healing Network Chiropractic. 3239 Jefferson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-321-3317 Jeremy D. Storms, DC, Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Blvd, Suite 230, Florence, KY. 859-5860111. See ad, page 9. Marcon Chiropractic & Wellness Center. 8136 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-474-1111 Margaret Masucci. 8761 US Hwy 42, Florence, KY. 859-647-7730 Dr. David Cord, Mantra Massage and BodywoRx. 4675 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-891-1324. See ad, page 8. WholeCare. 4434 Carver Woods Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-489-9515.
COFFEE AND TEA Aquarius Star and Om Cafe, 329 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-381-3436 Awakenings. 2739 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513321-2525 Bean Haus (Findlay Market). 513-651-2326 Cafe Moca. 2835 Woodburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-281-1333 College Hill Coffee Co. 6128 Hamilton Ave # 1, Cincinnati, OH. 513-542-2739
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work, Feldenkrais, Hellerwork, polarity therapy, Rosen method, Rubenfeld synergy and trager. Finding bodywork that improves mental and physical health is a very individual process, and many can be combined for the greatest benefit.
Essencha Tea House. 3212a Madison Rd, Cincinnati OH. 513-533-4832 Gazebo Tea Garden. 10461 Kenwood Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-985-0027 Groove Coffee House . 640 Main St, Covington, KY. 859-992-0737 Lookout Joe’s. 3181 Linwood Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-871-8626 Mammoth Cafe. 515 Monmouth St, Newport, KY. 859-291-8875 Sidewinder Coffee & Tea. 4181 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-542-8321 Sitwells Coffee House. 324 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-281-7487 The Spice & Tea Exchange. Rookwood Commons, 2637 Edmondson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-5317000. See ad, page 25.
COLONICS Colonics of Northern Kentucky
Karen Fessler • 562-A Buttermilk Pike, Crescent Springs, KY 41017 859-344-9997 TheHolisticWellnessCenter.us
Do you feel like your body may be a toxic waste site? Are you feeling tired, bloated, constipated? Do you struggle with gas, diarrhea, indigestion, lower back pain? Colonics may be your remedy. Our certified Colon Hydrotherapists are here to assist you on your path to wellness. Call for a free consultation.
CONOEING / CAMPING Little Miami Canoe. 219 Mill (S.R. 123), Morrow, OH. 513-899-3616 Loveland Canoe. 200 Crutchfield Pl, Loveland, OH. 513-683-4611 Morgan’s Outdoor Adventure, Brookville Whitewater River. 7040 Whitewater River Ln, Brookville, IN. 765-647-4904 Morgan’s Outdoor Adventure, Ft. Ancient Little Miami River. 5701 Ohio 350, Oregonia, OH. 513932-7658
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY Diane Smile RN, LMT, TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion. 6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513985-6736. See ad, page 11.
DOULA / CHILDBIRTH Cincinnati Area Doula Society. CincinnatiDoulas.org Tanya Poe. Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 513489-5302. See ad, page 25.
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CELLULAR LONGEVITY In 2009, Elizabeth Blackburn, Carol Greider, and Jack Szostak established a cornerstone principle of cell biology: cellular longevity is governed by the length of telomeres, the DNA caps on the ends of chromosomes. Each time a cell divides, its telomeres erode slightly and become progressively shorter with each cell division. Eventually, telomeres become so short that their host cells stop dividing and lapse into a condition called cell senescence. As a result, vital tissues and important organs begin to fail and the classical signs of aging ensue. Thus, telomeres play a crucial role in aging, but also in cancer and other biological processes. Telomere length, in turn, is regulated by an enzyme called telomerase. CHELATION THERAPY Chelation Therapy is a safe, painless, non-surgical medical procedure that improves metabolic and circulatory function by removing undesirable heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium, copper and others from the body. Chelation therapy is a series of intravenous injections of the synthetic amino acid EDTA. Once in the bloodstream, EDTA blocks excess free radical production, protecting the tissues and organs from further damage. Over time, injections halt the progress of the underlying condition that triggers the development of many degenerative conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and cancer. More recently Chelation Therapy has also been used to reverse symptoms of atherosclerosis or arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) by removing the obstructive plaque that has built up in the circulatory system. There are also oral forms of chelation, which use pills to remove heavy metals such as mercury. CHINESE MEDICINE Traditional Chinese medicine is one of the world’s oldest complete systems of holistic health care. It combines the use of medicinal herbs, acupuncture, food therapy, massage, and therapeutic exercise, along with the recognition that wellness in mind, body and emotions depends on the harmonious flow of life force energy known as chi or qi. CHIROPRACTIC Chiropractic is based on the premise that proper structural alignment will permit free flow of nerve activity in the body. Since the spine is literally the backbone of human health, when spinal vertebrae are out of alignment, they put pressure on the spinal cord and nerves leaving the spinal cord. Diminished function and illness are the result. Misalignment can occur in a variety of ways including physical trauma, poor posture and stress. The chiropractor seeks to analyze and correct these misalignments through spinal manipulation or adjustment. COLON THERAPY Colon Therapy is an internal bath that washes away old toxic waste accumulated along the walls of the colon. It is given with pressurized water by a professional using special equipment. One colonic irrigation is equivalent to approximately four to six enemas. Colonic irrigations reach every part of the intestinal tract, cleaning out matter that collects and remains for years in the pockets and kinks of the colon. The treatment is used as a corrective process, and for prevention of disease. Colonics are recommended for ailments such as constipation, psoriasis, acne, allergies, headaches and the common cold. COUNSELING / PSYCHOTHERAPY Counseling and Psychotherapy encompasses a broad range of practitioners, from career counselors who offer advice and information to psychotherapists who treat depression, stress, addiction, and emotional issues. Formats can vary from individual counseling to group therapy. In addition to verbal counseling techniques, some holistic therapists may use bodywork, ritual, energy healing, and other alternative modalities as part of their practice. nacincin.com
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY A gentle method of detection and correction to the tissues and fluids surrounding the spinal cord and brain, encouraging your body towards natural healing. CST is helpful in treating severe headaches, chronic neck and back pain, stress related problems, post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injuries, learning disabilities and many other conditions. DANCE MOVEMENT THERAPY A method of expressing thoughts and feelings through movement, dance movement therapy as practiced today was developed in the United States in the 1940s. Participants attend sessions given by trained therapists, in which they are encouraged to move freely, often to music. Dance movement therapy can be used by people of all ages to promote self-esteem and gain insight into emotional problems, but it is also practiced to help those with serious mental and physical disabilities. As such, it is widely used in the United States, and is becoming established around the world. DENTISTRY Dentistry from a holistic approach regards the mouth as a microcosm of the whole body. The oral structures and the whole body are seen as a unit. They often incorporate such methods as homeopathy, biocompatibility testing and nutritional counseling. Most holistic dentists emphasize wellness and preventive care while avoiding (and often recommending the removal of) silver-mercury fillings. DOULA A labor doula or birth doula is someone (often trained, though this is not required) who provides non-medical and non-midwifery support (physical and emotional) to a woman leading up to and during her labor and delivery. A labor doula may attend a woman having a home birth or a woman laboring at home before transporting to a hospital or a birth center, where she will continue her support. They do not perform clinical duties such as heart rate checks or vaginal exams, or give medical advice. Labor doulas rely on techniques like massage and position changes to help women through labor.
ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS Greener Stock. 3528 Columbia Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH. 513-321-0567 Park + Vine. 1109 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 513721-7275 Tavacatalog. 513-304-0234. See ad, page 6.
ELECTRIC CARS Amp Electric Vehicles. 4540 Alpine Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-360-4704
FARMS Ell Farm. 10062 Cincinnati Columbus Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-777-3232 Greenacres Foundation. 8255 Spooky Hollow Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-891-4227 Harmony Farm. 5578 S State Rt 202. Tipp City, OH. 937-667-8311
FENG SHUI Enriching Spaces. 1360 Kemper Meadow Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-851-0933
FITNESS / HEALTH CLUB Better Bodies Fitness Center. 2230 Grandview Dr, Fort Mitchell, KY. 859-344-9995 Fitworks Anderson. 7910 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-474-3227 Fitworks Florence. 7541 Mall Rd, Florence, KY. 859-282-0600 Fitworks Forest Park. 1194 W. Kemper Rd, Forest Park, OH. 513-851-3400 Fitworks Newport. Newport Shopping Ctr, 1751-B Monmouth St, Newport, KY. 859-581-1600 Fitworks Norwood. 4600 Smith Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-531-1500 Fitworks West Chester. 7060 Ridgetop Dr, West Chester, OH. 513-779-2100 Fitworks White Oak. White Oak Shopping Center, 5840 Cheviot Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-923-9931 Five Seasons Health Club. 345 Thomas More Pkwy, Crestview Hills, KY. 859-341-3687 Pounds and Inches Weight Loss Center. 157 Lloyd Ave, Florence, KY. 859-282-0022. See ads, page 25 and back cover. Pure Barre Mason. Village Square Deerfield Towne Center, 5939 Deerfield Blvd, Suite 103, Mason. OH. 513-204-1978 Silverlake. 301 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. 859-426-7777 Town & Country Sports & Health Club. 1018 Town Dr, Wilder, KY. 859-442-5800
TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-985-6772. See ad, page 11. Urban Active. 119 Fairfield Ave, Bellevue, KY. 859-957-2700
GEL AND SHELLAC NAILS Crista Burleson, Nail Tech, Esthetician, TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion. 6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-985-6736. See ad, page 11.
GLUTEN FREE BAKERY AJ Creations Inc. 212 Pike St, Covington, KY. 859-322-8434 Sugar Cupcakery. 32 Main Street, Milford, OH. 513-340-4166
GRAPHIC DESIGN SK Design, Steffi Karwoth, Graphic Designer. skDesign2004@gmail.com, 513-322-5108. Also see listing under MARKETING and ad, page 5.
GREEN ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS / GROUPS Civic Garden Center. 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-221-0981 Green Drinks Mason. greendrinks.org/OH/Mason, greendrinksmason.blogspot.com Greenacres Foundation. 8255 Spooky Hollow Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-891-4227 Enright Ridge Urban Eco Village. enrightecovillage.org Imago Earth Center. 700 Enright Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-921-5124 The Sierra Club Miami Group in Southern Ohio. 513-861-4001 WAVE foundation at Newport Aquarium. One Aquarium Way, Newport, KY. 859-815-1404
Green Cleaning Service Cincinnati Maintenance Inc 513-827-6150 CincinnatiMaintenance.com
The Green Cleaning Experts! Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning.
Housecleaning Services. 9891 Montgomery Rd, Suite 197, Cincinnati, OH. 513-335-5946 Molly Maids of Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Cincinnati. 859-341-2110. See ad, page 19.
GREEN HOME/BUILDING SUPPLIES Building Value. 4040 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-475-6783. See ad, page 6. Greener Stock. 3528 Columbia Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH. 513-321-0567
GUIDED IMAGERY Chris Popa RN, CGIT, TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion. 6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513985-6736. See ad, page 11.
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Healing/ Healing Energy Jackie Millay
513-541-4900 (home) 513-405-1514 (cell) socaja@yahoo.com Harmonic Pulse Healing Sessions offered by Jackie Millay, including Reiki, Quantum Touch, Crystal Layouts, etc. You are invited to bring your well being into a new level of balance.
Mariyamah • Harmony and Health 5608 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati 513-351-9709 • choosehealth@mariyamah.com www.harmonyandhealthnow.com
Your birthright is harmony and health, I am a naturally gifted healer, Certified Healing Touch Practitioner, Ashe Reiki Master, instructed in CranioSacral Balancing, a Health and Wellness Coach and more... Angie Middleton, Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 513-489-5302. See ad, page 25. Ceese Belisle RN, CHTP, TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion. 6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-985-6736. See ad, page 11. Nyeemah Soulsayer, Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 513-295-3340. See ad, page 25.
Susan’s Natural World. 8315 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-474-4990 Toomey Natural Foods. 914 Lila Ave, Milford, OH. 513-831-4771 Whole Foods Market. 2693 Edmondson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-531-8015. See ad, page 26. Whole Foods Market. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. 513-459-6131. See ad, page 26.
HEALTHY DINING Local 127. 413 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-7211345 Nectar Restaurant. 1000 Delta Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-929-0525 Dusmesh Indian Restaurant. 944 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-221-8900 Green Dog Café. 3543 Columbia Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH. 513-321-8777 Kinneret Cafe. 8316 Plainfield Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-1777 Melt. 4165 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513681-6358 Mai Thai. 7710 U.S. 42, Florence, KY. 859-2821888 Mirage Mediterranean Restaurant. 11379 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-469-0089 Myra’s Dionysus. 121 Calhoun St # 1, Cincinnati, OH. 513-961-1578 The Loving Hut. 6227 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-731-2233 Veg Head. 920 Loveland Madeira Rd # 2, Loveland, OH. 513-697-7090
HOLISTIC DENTIST Dr. Dale Gutman, Edgewood Dental Center. 155 Barnwood Dr, Edgewood, KY. 859-331-3400 Dr. Richard J. Chanin, D.M.D. 800 Compton Rd, Suite 15, Cincinnati, Ohio. 513-729-2800
HOLISTIC PRACTITIONERS SIGNIFICANT HEALING
HEALTH FOOD Cincinnati Natural Foods Colerain. 9268 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-385-7000 Cincinnati Natural Foods Madeira. 6911 Miami Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-271-7777 Clifton Natural Foods Health Food Store. 169 W McMillan Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-961-6111 EarthSave/VeganEarth Potlucks. Cincinnati. EarthSave.org. 513-929-2500 Healthy Alternative Natural Food. 7570 Burlington Pk, Florence, KY. 859-282-5888 Jungle Jim’s Market Inc. 5440 Dixie Hwy, Fairfield, OH. 513-674-6000 Natural Life Nutrition Shoppes. 2946 Wasson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-631-0300 Natural Life Nutrition Shoppes. 5073 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-251-2901 Spatz Natural Life Health Food. 607 Main St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-621-0347
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At Pounds and Inches Weight Loss Center Victoria Smith, Board Certified Practitioner and Iridologist 157 Lloyd Ave, Florence, KY 41042 859-282-0022 • SignificantHealing.com Remember when your doctor looked into your eyes when you were ill? The science of Iridology still reveal the condition of your body. Iridology: A thing of the past - A solution for your future. Call or schedule online. See ads, page 25 and back cover. Inner Peace Holistic Center. 708 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-784-0403 Jade Center For Healing Arts. 9122 Montgomery Rd # 11, Cincinnati, OH. 513-984-4400
HOLISTIC VETERINARY All About Pet Care. 3410 Tytus Ave, Middletown, OH. 513-424-1626 Veterinary Wellness Center. 9970 Harrison Ave, Harrison, OH. 513-367-4111
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ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE Environmental medicine explores the role of dietary and environmental allergens in health and illness. Factors such as dust, mold, chemicals, and certain foods may cause allergic reactions that can dramatically influence diseases ranging from asthma and hay fever to headaches and depression. ENZYME THERAPY Enzyme therapy can be an important first step in restoring health and well-being by helping to remedy digestive problems. Plant enzymes and pancreatic enzymes are used in complementary way to improve digestion and absorption of essential nutrients. Treatment includes enzyme supplements, coupled with a healthy diet that features whole foods. FENG SHUI Feng Shui is the artful science of how our environment affects our lives for better or worse. It is used to attract positive, successful energy and deflect negative, inauspicious energy. Feng Shui (pronounced fung schway) was developed over 3000 years ago in China and literally translates to mean wind and water. HEALING TOUCH Healing Touch is a relaxing, nurturing energy therapy. Gentle touch assists in balancing your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Healing Touch works with your energy field to support your natural ability to heal. It is safe for all ages and works in harmony with standard medical care. HOLISTIC VETERINARY MEDICINE Holistic veterinary medicine is a type of veterinary medicine that uses alternative medicine in the treatment of animals. The philosophy of a holistic veterinarian emphasizes empathy and minimal invasiveness. Alternative therapies offered by a holistic veterinarian may include, but are not limited to, acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathy, and chiropractic. HYPNOTHERAPY Hypnotherapy refers to a range of hypnosis techniques that allow practitioners to bypass the conscious mind and access the subconscious. The altered state that occurs under hypnosis has been compared to a state of deep meditation
or transcendence, in which the innate recuperative abilities of the psyche are allowed to flow more freely. The subject can achieve greater clarity regarding her own wants and needs, explore other events or periods of life requiring resolution, or generally develop a more positive attitude. Often used to help people lose weight or stop smoking, it’s also used in the treatment of phobias, stress, and as an adjunct in the treatment of illnesses. INTUITIVE ARTS Intuitive Arts is a general term for various methods of divination, such as numerology, psychic reading, and tarot reading. Individuals may consult practitioners to seek information about the future or insights into personal concerns or the personality. Among the modalities: Numerology emphasizes the significance of numbers derived from the spelling of names, birth dates, and other significant references; psychics may claim various abilities, from finding lost objects and persons to communicating with the spirits of the dead; and tarot readers interpret a deck of cards containing archetypal symbols. IRIDOLOGY Iridology is the art and science of analyzing the delicate structure of the colored portion of the eye, or the iris. Over 90 specific areas on each iris have been “mapped,” making a total of over 180 zones available to reveal important information about conditions in the body. Each specific area or zone on the iris acts as a readout gauge to reflect conditions in the corresponding area of the body. Usually weaknesses are noticeable in the iris long before they would be discernible through blood work or laboratory analysis, thus making iridology and nutritional support strong useful tools for preventative self-care. KINESIOLOGY/ APPLIED KINESIOLOGY Kinesiology is the study of muscles and their movement. Applied Kinesiology uses the relative strength and weakness of selected muscles to indicate whether there is decreased function in any bodily organs or systems, or whether there is an imbalance or restriction in the energy flow. Much of applied kinesiology is based on the observed relationships between specific muscles and organs.
HYDROPONICS
LIBRARY (RESEARCH)
Garden Grove Organics. East 7th St, Covington, KY. 859-360-1843
Lloyd Library. 917 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH. 513721-3707
HYPNOSIS
LIFE COACH
Sweetdreams Hypnosis, LLC
Leslie Riopel, ACHT. Clinical Hypnotherapist; Hypnosis for Weight Loss, Past Life Regressions and more. 5656 Valleyforge Lane, Independence, KY 1-800-385-0765 sweetdreams-productions.com Are you armoring yourself against the world? Try Hypnosis for weight loss. Would you like to visit a past life? Try a Past Life Regression.
HYPNOTHERAPY Sharon Louallen, Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 513-658-4956. See ad, page 25.
Integrative Life Healing Judi A. Winall, M.Div., CIH, CLYT The Center for Soul Empowerment 513-899-3115 www.SoulEmpowerment.com
Judi facilitates the awakening, awareness and alignment of the divine presence within each individual through insightful, intuitive services in person and b y t e l e p h o n e . E - m a i l : judi@soulempowerment.com.
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE GO BEYOND MEDICINE
Conscious Living Center. 114 Wellington Pl, Cincinnati, OH. 513-621-3600 Joanne Franchina, Inner Compass, LLC. 10901 Reed Hartman Hwy, Ste 107, Cincinnati, OH. 513-587-9855 Pati Root, Root Dynamics. 3189 Princeton Rd #102, Hamilton, OH. 513-895-1958 Polly Giblin. Cincinnati & Mason area. 513-3050401
Marketing SK Design
Steffi Karwoth, Graphic Designer skDesign2004@gmail.com 513-322-5108 Visual and creative graphic design that helps you attract the desired clientele. Specializing in Business cards, print ads, postcards, flyers, brochures, online ads and banners. See ad, page 5.
MARTIAL ARTS Cincinnati Taekwondo Center. 4325 Red Bank Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-271-6900 White Tigers Martial Arts LLC. 513-697-0200 Also see listings under TAI-CHI.
MEDITATION HEMI-SYNC® MEDITATION WORKSHOPS
Andrea Berger 513-515-4046 • aberger@cinci.rr.com www.acevol.com
Dr. Michael J. Grogan, M.D. PLLC 51 Cavalier Blvd, Suite 230, Florence, KY 859-586-0111 • GoBeyondMedicine.com We help our patients discover a better way of healing and living. Treatments and therapies include family practice, chiropractic services, massage therapy, yoga, life coaching, hormone therapy, weight loss programs and much more. See ads, page 5 and 9. Alliance Institute for Integrative Medicine. 6400 East Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-5521
Interior Design Liz McGavran Custom Interiors. Full service green design with over 20 years of creating style with comfort, beauty and health. Toxic home checklist. lmcgavran@fuse.net
Andrea is an accredited Monroe Institute Outreach Facilitator, conducting meditation workshops utilizing the HemiSync® audio technology developed by Robert Monroe, author of “Journeys out of the Body.” Awaken through the exploration of consciousness! See ad, page 5.
Christian Meditation Group. Northern Hills UMC, 6700 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-542-4010 Cincinnati Zen Center. 3647 West 8th St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-684-4216 Siddha Yoga Meditation Ctr. 7657 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-651-3551 Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 513-489-5302. See ad, page 25.
INTUITIVE Waldete Fioretti, Shine Yoga Center. 3330 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-703-8486
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MASSAGE Bernita Wilson, LMT, Therapeutic Bodywork & Massage. Highland Plaza 654 Highland Ave Unit #21, Ft. Thomas, KY. 859-750-6790. See ad, page 25. Beverly J. Welbourne, LMT, LAc. , Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 513-489-5302. See ad, page 6. Denise Rudnay, LMT, Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 513-489-5302. See ad, page 25. Gary Matthews, LMT, Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 513-489-5302. See ad, page 25. Gregory Finer, LMT, Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 513-489-5302. See ad, page 25. Kelly Chadwick, LMT, KMI, CSI, Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 513-489-5302. See ad, page 25. Kimberly Lightner, LMT, Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Blvd, Suite 230, Florence, KY. 859586-0111. See ad, page 9. Liz Wood, LMT, Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 513-489-5302. See ad, page 25. Mantra Massage and BodywoRx. 4675 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-891-1324. See ad, page 8. Melissa Masden, LMT, Lifepath Center. 734 Bromley Crescent Springs Rd, Ft. Mitchell, KY. 859-462-5531
Pounds and Inches Weight Loss Center. 157 Lloyd Ave, Florence, KY. 859-282-0022. See ads, page 25 and back cover. Ren Austing, LMT, Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 513-489-5302. See ad, page 25. Robert Repasky, LMT, Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 513-489-5302. See ad, page 25. Stacie Barth, LMT, Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Blvd, Suite 230, Florence, KY. 859-5860111. See ad, page 9. Serenity Now. 8761 US Highway 42, Union, KY. 859-647-7780 Sherrie Kennedy LMT, TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion. 6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513985-6736. See ad, page 11. Tanya Poe, LMT, Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 513-489-5302. See ad, page 25. Teresa Bleser LMT, TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion. 6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513985-6736. See ad, page 11. Also see listings under cancer massage, MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE (MET)/ TMJ MASSAGE, NEWBORN MASSAGE INSTRUCTOR, THAI YOGA MASSAGE
Mind-Body Therapies Inner Dimensions of Healing
Sherry McHenry, C.C.Ht. 513-708-9621 • sherrymchenry@fuse.net sherrymchenry.com Sherry guides individuals and groups in developing life skills that help reduce stress, change behavior patterns and create healthier, more balanced lives. She offers mind-body therapies such as Guided Imagery, Hypnotherapy and Biofeedback for those seeking healing and transformation. Gift certificates available. See website for locations.
MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE (MET) / TMJ MASSAGE James Brouillard LMT, TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion. 6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-985-6736. See ad, page 11.
NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE
All you need is love.
Maria Hoeffer, ND, LMT. 6058 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-824-2886
NEWBORN MASSAGE INSTRUCTOR Margie Moore LMT, CNMI, TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion. 6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-985-6736. See ad, page 11.
NIA ~John Lennon
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The Kula Center for Movement Arts. Classes in Nia, Yoga, Hooping, Belly Dance and Zumba. Join Us and Be Moved! 110 E. 8th St., Newport, KY. www.kulacenterky.com
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NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS American Red Cross. CincinnatiRedCross.org Cancer Support Community, Blue Ash. The Lynn Stern Center, 4918 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060 Cancer Support Community, Ft. Wright. Lookout Corporate Center, 1717 Dixie Hwy Suite 160, Ft. Wright, KY. 859-331-5568 Easter Seals Work Resource Center. 2901 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-281-2316 Overeaters Anonymous. 513-921-1922 Stop Aids of Cincinnati. 220 Findlay St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-421-2437. See ad, page 11. United Way Greater Cincinnati. 2-1-1. UWGC.org See ad, page 7.
NUTRITION Pounds and Inches Weight Loss Center. 157 Lloyd Ave, Florence, KY. 859-282-0022. See ads, page 25 and back cover.
ORGANIC GARDENING SUPPLIES Marvin’s Organic Gardens. 2055 US Rt 42 South, Lebanon, OH. 513-932-3319 Also see listings under HYDROPONICS
PEDICURES/MANICURES Celena Roach, Nail Tech, TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion. 6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-985-6736. See ad, page 11. Tina Schaeffer, Esthetician, Nail Tech, TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion. 6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-985-6736. See ad, page 11.
PERFORMING ARTS / COMMUNITY THEATRE SUNSET PLAYERS INC. A community theatre group located on the west side of Cincinnati. All performances will be held at: Midway Elementary School, 3156 Glenmore Ave, Cincinnati, OH. Tickets: 513-588-4988. SunsetPlayers.org Beechmont Players, Inc. PO Box 54534, Cincinnati, OH. 513-233-2468 Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center. 1028 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY. 859-491-2030 Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. 5020 Oaklawn Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-569-8080 Cincinnati Ballet. 1555 Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH. 513-621-5219 Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. 719 Race St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-381-2273 Contemporary Dance Theater. 1805 Larch Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-591-2557 Covedale Center for the Performing Arts. 4990 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-241-6550 Mariemont Players Inc. 4101 Walton Creek Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-271-1661 Monmouth Theatre. 636 Monmouth St STE A, Newport, KY. 859-655-9140 Northern Kentucky University Theatre & Dance. 205 Nunn Drive, Fine Arts Building, Fine Arts Center, Highland Heights, KY. 859-572-5433
Some testing makes use of acupuncture meridians and other testing makes use of interrelationships among muscles, organs, the brain and the body’s energy field. Applied kinesiology is also used to check the body’s response to a treatment that is being considered. Martial arts Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of combat. Martial arts all have similar objectives: to physically defeat other persons or defend oneself or others from physical threat. Some martial arts take a great deal of their underlying theory from beliefs systems. Most specifically, Buddhism, and in Asia have been practiced in harmony with others, such as Hinduism, Taoism, Confucianism or Shinto while others follow a particular code of honor. Martial arts are considered as both an art and a science. MEDITATION Meditation is the intentional directing of attention to the clear aspect of one’s own inner nature. There are many different types of Meditation practiced today based on different principles using the body or mind and whether they employ control
or letting-go mechanisms as a means of achieving a meditative state. A variety of techniques are used to achieve a state of harmony; these include the use of imagery, mantras, and observation and control of the breath. While some meditators may seek a mystical sense of oneness with a higher power or with the universe, others may seek to reduce stress or alleviate stress-related ailments such as anxiety and high blood pressure. Research has shown that Meditation can contribute to an individual’s psychological and physiological well-being. NATUROPATHY Naturopathy is a comprehensive and eclectic system that incorporates the use of a broad range of natural substances and natural means to promote health. Naturopathic philosophy is to work in harmony with the body’s natural healing abilities. Training may include the study of specific approaches such as massage, manipulation, acupuncture, acupressure, counseling, applied nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy, minor surgery and basic obstetrics for assistance at natural childbirth.
NETWORK CHIROPRACTIC Network chiropractic is a form of chiropractic that views the spine as a powerful “switchboard of consciousness.” The method is based on the belief that spinal adjustment can serve to unify the physical, emotional, and mental body with a universal intelligence or consciousness. NEURO-LINGUISTIC PROGRAMMING NLP is a systematic approach to changing limiting patterns of thought, behavior and language. In conversation, practitioners observe the client’s language, eye movements, posture, breathing, and gestures in order to detect and then help change unconscious patterns linked to the client’s emotional state. NIA As a movement form, the Nia Technique is based on 52 principles that integrate movement modalities from dance, martial arts, and healing practices. Nia is intended to deliver cardiovascular aerobic exercise and whole-body conditioning. NUTRITIONAL THERAPY Embracing a wide range of approaches, nutrition-based complementary therapies
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Thomas More Department of Theatre, Thomas More College. 333 Thomas More Pkwy, Crestview Hills, KY. 859-344-3664 UC College-Conservatory of Music. PO Box 210003, Cincinnati, OH. 513-556-4183 Wyoming Players. 1501 Hollywood Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-588-4910 Xavier University Players. 3800 Victory Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH. 513-745-3578
PRODUCE/ GROCERY DELIVERY Green B.E.A.N. Delivery 513-761-2326 Info@GreenBeanOhio.com GreenBeanDelivery.com
Green B.E.A.N. Delivery works with local farmers and artisans to bring organic produce and natural groveries to your door yearround. Cincinnati and surrounding areas. See ad, page 9.
Personal Chef Service Z-Gourmet Personal Chef Services
Chef Jay Zwerin 513-202-3876 • zgourmet@msn.com zgourmet.wordpress.com Chef Jay is a Personal Chef offering healthy meal planning and preparation in your home. Specializing in individual or small group cooking lessons.
PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINER Fitness Together. 9380 Montgomery Rd # 208, Cincinnati, OH. 513-936-3488 HealthStyle Fitness, Inc. 4325-B Red Bank Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-407-4665 Sensible Fitness Personal Training. 11145 Luschek Dr, Cincinnati, OH.513-530-5326 TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-985-6772. See ad, page 11.
PET ORGANIZATIONS / ANIMAL RESCUE UCAN (United Coalition for Animals). 1230 West 8th St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-721-7387
PHYSIOLOGIC HORMONE BALANCE Michael J. Grogan, M.D., Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Blvd #230, Florence, KY. 859-5860111. See ad, page 5.
PILATES Body Mind Balance, Inc. 1940 Dana Ave, Cincinnati OH. 513-351-7587 Pendleton Pilates, Loveland Studio. 10669 Loveland Madeira Rd, Loveland, OH. 513-677-1841 Pendleton Pilates, Downtown Studio. 500 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-478-3232 Pendleton Pilates, Hyde Park Square Studio. 2716 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, OH. 513-478-3232 Pendleton Pilates, West Chester Studio. 6671 Liberty Court, West Chester, OH. 513-240-7488 Pure Pilates Cincinnati. 2311 Park Ave, cincinnati, OH. 513-617-7882 The Breathing Room. 2128 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-321-4433 Terri Doll-Butler, Yoga/Pilates Instructor, Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Blvd, Suite 230, Florence, KY. 859-586-0111. See ad, page 9.
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Psychotherapy Richard Jisho Sears, PsyD 440 E. McMillan St, Cincinnati 513-487-1196 www.Psych-Insights.com
Licensed psychologist and Zen teacher offering psychotherapy and coaching for a variety of issues, including stress, anxiety, and depression. Specializing in mindfulness-based approaches.
REFLEXOLOGY Angie Middleton, Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 513-489-5302. See ad, page 25. Melanie Joffe LRT, TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion. 6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513985-6736. See ad, page 11.
REIKI Pam Doremus
7560 Burlington Pike, Florence, KY 859-750-4720 peacefulspirit2@gmail.com Feeling great is your natural state. Pam created her business Peaceful Spirit to restore your emotional and physical well being through reiki, yoga, and Biogenesis. Enjoy a compassionate, soothing environment while you heal. Connect by phone or email.
Bruce Davis, Mantra Massage and BodywoRx. 4675 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-891-1324. See ad, page 8. Harmony Quaintance, LMT, Covington, KY. 859-472-4048 Liz Wood, Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 513-489-5302. See ad, page 25. Mira Shukla PhD, Reiki Master, TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion. 6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-985-6736. See ad, page 11. Reiki Ladi, Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 513-489-5302. See ad, page 25.
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seek to alleviate physical and psychological disorders through special diets and food supplements. These will be either macronutrients or micronutrients. Macronutrients are carbohydrates, fats, proteins and fiber. Micronutrients are vitamins, minerals, and trace elements that cannot be manufactured in the body. Nutritional therapy often uses dietary supplements or food supplements, which may include tablets, capsules, powders or liquids. ORTHOMOLECULAR MEDICINE Employing vitamins, minerals, and amino acids to create nutritional content and balance in the body, orthomolecular medicine targets a wide range of conditions, including depression, hypertension, schizophrenia, cancer, and other mental and physiological disorders. OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS Osteopathic Physicians are trained to help the body stimulate and restore its own immune system naturally. Osteopathy utilizes generally accepted physical, pharmacological, and surgical methods of diagnosis and therapy, with strong emphasis on body mechanics and manipulative methods to detect and correct faulty structure and function. Doctors of Osteopathy are fully trained and licensed according to the same standards as M.D.’s and receive additional extensive training in the body’s structure and function. D.O.’s offer a hands-on approach to the diagnosis and treatment of selected ailments involving bones, muscles, tendons, tissues, and the spinal column through the use of palpation, manipulation, and physical therapy. OXYGEN THERAPIES Oxygen therapies alter the body’s chemistry to help overcome disease, promote repair, and improve overall function. These therapies are effective in treating a wide variety of conditions, including infections, circulatory problems, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, allergies, cancer, and multiple sclerosis. The major types of oxygen therapy used to treat disease are hyperbaric oxygen therapy, ozone therapy, and hydrogen peroxide therapy. PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINER A Personal Fitness Trainer is a certified fitness professional who designs fitness programs for individuals desiring one-on-
one training. They provide optimal fitness results in the privacy of one’s home or choice of location (club, office, etc.). PILATES A physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates in Germany. Pilates called his method Contrology because he believed his method uses the mind to control the muscles. The program focuses on the core postural muscles which help keep the body balanced and which are essential to providing support for the spine. In particular, Pilates exercises teach awareness of breath and alignment of the spine, and aim to strengthen the deep torso muscles. PROLOTHERAPY Prolotherapy rejuvenates the body by injection of natural substances to stimulate the growth of collagen in order to strengthen weak or damaged joints, tendons, ligaments, or muscles. As a simple, cost-effective alternative to drugs and surgery, prolotherapy is an effective treatment for many pain syndromes, including degenerative arthritis, low back and neck pain, joint pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, migraine headaches, and torn ligaments and cartilage.
Susan Moore, Reiki Practitioner, Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Blvd, Suite 230, Florence, KY. 859-586-0111. See ad, page 9. Terri Doll-Butler, Reiki Master, Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Blvd, Suite 230, Florence, KY. 859-586-0111. See ad, page 9.
ROLFING Kirby Masden, LMT, Lifepath Center. 734 Bromley Crescent Springs Rd, Ft. Mitchell, KY. 859-240-7646 Sharon Madden, M.S. 859-282-7176 Wanda Sucher, Advanced Rolfer®, LMT, Lifepath Center. 734 Bromley Crescent Springs Rd, Ft. Mitchell, KY. 859-426-5307 x11
SHAMANIC COUNSELOR GARY MATTHEWS
513-722-1917 Gary@ShamanicCounselor.com ShamanicCounselor.com Ordained Transformational Counselor using earth-based self-realization to heal body, mind and spirit. Call for information or to schedule an appointment.
QIGONG AND TAI CHI Qigong and Tai Chi combine movement, meditation, and breath regulation to enhance the flow of vital energy in the body, improve blood circulation, and enhance immune function. REAL-TIME EEG NEUROFEEDBACK Direct training of brain function. Using computer processing to capture electrical activity in the brain, the patient can reward his brain with positive feedback for changing its own activity to more appropriate patterns. Gradually, the brain learns and remembers how to exhibit only the good patterns.
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REIKI Reiki, meaning “universal life-force energy” is a scientific method of activating and balancing the life-force present in all living things. Reiki practitioners use light hand placements to channel healing energies to organs and glands or to align the chakras (energy centers). There are techniques for emotional and mental distress, chronic and acute physical problems, and for achieving spiritual focus and clarity. Reiki is a valuable addition to the work of chiropractors, massage therapists, nurses, and others for whom the use of touch is essential or appropriate.
Crossroads. 3500 Madison RD, Cincinnati, OH. 513-731-7400 Moye Spiritual Life Center. 1000 St. Anne Dr, Melbourne, KY. 859-441-0700 x 327 New Thought Unity Center. 1401 E. McMillan, Cincinnati, OH. 513-961-2527 St. John’s Unitarian Universalist Church. 320 Resor Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-961-1938
ROLFING Rolfing is a scientifically validated holistic system of soft tissue manipulation and movement education, which releases chronic stress/tension patterns and restores the body to its healthiest and most efficient alignment. By lengthening and repositioning the connective tissue (fascia, muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc.), Rolfing works to establish changes in the body’s overall structure and restores the body to a more balanced state.
Michelle Martin, Esthetician, TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion. 6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-985-6736. See ad, page 11. Sharon Mirman, Esthetician, TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion. 6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-985-6736. See ad, page 11. Stacy Hudson, Esthetician, TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion. 6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-985-6736. See ad, page 11.
SHAMANISM Shamanism is an ancient healing tradition that dates back 40,000 years or more, making it the oldest of all healing therapies. Shamanism is based on the belief that all healing includes the spiritual dimension. Shamanic healing usually involves induction into an altered state of consciousness and journeying into the spirit world to regain personal power and to access the powers of nature and of teachers. The loss of power is the real source of illness. It does not seem important whether this approach is taken literally or employed symbolically. In or out of its cultural context shamanic healing is both selfempowering and self-healing. SPIRITUAL HEALING/COUNSELING Spiritual Healing/Counseling comes in two forms. In one, the healer uses thought or touch to align his spiritual essence with the spirit of the client. The healer works to
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SPICES The Spice & Tea Exchange. Rookwood Commons, 2637 Edmondson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-531-7000. See ad, page 25.
TAI-CHI Don Sturniolo, Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Blvd, Suite 230, Florence, KY. 859-586-0111. See ad, page 9. Phoenix Wilson, RYT. 859-341-9642. Also see listing under YOGA INSTRUCTION. Steve Franzreb, Lifepath Center. 734 Bromley Crescent Springs Rd, Ft. Mitchell, KY. 513-5749060
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Taoist Tai Chi Society®. CRC Oakley Center, 3882 Paxton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-304-6055
THAI YOGA MASSAGE Donna Ayers LMT, TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion. 6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513985-6736. See ad, page 11. Karen Landrum, Lifepath Center. 734 Bromley Crescent Springs Rd, Ft. Mitchell, KY. 859-9926300
WELL CARE Pounds and Inches Weight Loss Center. 157 Lloyd Ave, Florence, KY. 859-282-0022. See ads, page 25 and back cover.
WELLNESS Mantra Massage & BodywoRx 4675 Cooper Rd. in Blue Ash, OH 513-891-1324 Mantramassageandbodyworx.com
Mantra provides a wide range of bodywork services including unique corporate and private event spa parties. We l l n e s s p l a n s a n d packages available. Website lists monthly classes. See ad, page 8.
Bernita Wilson, LMT, Therapeutic Bodywork & Massage. Highland Plaza 654 Highland Ave Unit #21, Ft. Thomas, KY. 859-750-6790. See ad, page 25.
Covington Yoga. 440 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY. 859-307-3435 Elemental OM Studios. 513-315-5042. Also see listing under Ayurveda. Gaiam Outlet (Yoga supplies). 5455 West Chester Rd, West Chester, OH. 513-712-8699 It’s Yoga. 346 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513961-9642 Jayne Cardell, Blyss Yoga. 513-535-1101 Karen Landrum, Lifepath Center. 734 Bromley Crescent Springs Rd, Ft. Mitchell, KY. 859-9926300 Lakeetha Taylor, RYT, Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 513-489-5302. See ad, page 25. Lori Brucato, RYT, Lifepath Center. 734 Bromley Crescent Springs Rd, Ft. Mitchell, KY. 513-4714138 Lynne Carroll’s Yoga Studio. 5736 Springdale Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-518-2066. See ad, page 25. Maggie Reil, Yoga Instructor, Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Blvd, Suite 230, Florence, KY. 859-586-0111. See ad, page 9. Main Street Yoga. 1201 Main St, 3rd Fl, Cincinnati, OH. 513-703-4175 Marietta Cecilia Bucalo, RYT, Yoga by Marietta. 513-675-2725 Shine Yoga Ctr. 3330 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-533-9642
The Kula Center for Movement Arts. See listing under NIA.
Pavilion Spa, TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-985-6772 See ad, page 11. Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 513-489-5302. See ad, page 25.
YOGA INSTRUCTION PHOENIX WILSON
Registered Yoga Teacher 859-341-9642 PhoenixWilson@mac.com Yo g a a s a p a t h w a y f o r transformation - helping us release old patterns and awaken to our present body, heart and spirit. Classes,workshops or individual instruction.
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2 locations! Anderson Township: 7218 Beechmont Ave. Downtown Cincinnati: 1319 Main Street 513-258-2002 • YouDoYoga.com We offer a variety of yoga classes, Thai Yoga Massage, Reiki, Therapeutic and Medical Massage. Our mission is to make yoga accessible and affordable to everyone! Amanda Summers, Hatha Yoga Instructor, Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Blvd, Suite 230, Florence, KY. 859-586-0111. See ad, page 9.
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Terri Doll-Butler, Yoga/Pilates Instructor, Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Blvd, Suite 230, Florence, KY. 859-586-0111. See ad, page 9. Tracy Jo Duckworth, Mantra Massage and BodywoRx. 4675 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-8911324. See ad, page 8. World Peace Yoga & Motion Studio. 268 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-300-9642 Yoga Ah! Studio. 4046 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-542-9624. See ad, page 25. Yoga hOMe Mariemont. 7457 Wooster Pk, Cincinnati, OH.513-561-9642 Yoga hOMe Oakley. 3215 Brotherton Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-871-9642 Yoga hOMe Symmes. 11928 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-774-9642
YOGA THERAPY CHERYL KEMP, ULTIMATE WELLNESS YOGA THERAPY. Yoga therapy for multiple conditions. Manage pain, reduce stress, increase vitality, restore balance and rejuvenate health! Holistic approach to ultimate wellness. UltimateWellnessYoga.com
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either balance the spiritual field or shift the perceptual base of the client to create harmony between mind and body and draw the client into the active presence of a Divine Healing Force. In the other, the healer transforms healing energy into a vibrational frequency that the client can receive and comfortably assimilate, gently reminding the person’s intuitive core of its inherent healing ability and imparting a vision of health. Spiritual healers often work within a particular spiritual tradition, seek guidance from “spirit helpers,” and rely on some form of prayer or meditation. TANTRA Tantra has emerged as a modern spiritual path of embodied consciousness, with roots in ancient Hindu and Buddhist traditions. Tantra views the “spiritual” as being directly present within the “physical” and respects sensory experience as a vehicle for accessing higher states of awareness. Tantra practices balance the chakras (energy centers) and can contribute to a sense of presence, intimacy and fulfillment in all aspects of living. THERMAL IMAGING Medical Thermography uses a high-tech camera to “see” and “measure” the thermal activity of the body. It can reveal silent warnings that may indicate the risk of serious disease and find patterns of dysfunction associated with headaches, allergies, dental pathologies, coronary artery disease, breast cancer, digestive dysfunction, organ dysfunction, pain and immune dysfunction. YOGA Yoga is the practical application of the ancient Indian Vedic teachings. The word Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj which means “union” or “to join,” and refers to the joining of man’s physical, mental, and spiritual elements. In Yoga, the goal of good health is accomplished through a combination of techniques including exercises called “asanas” or postures, controlled breathing, relaxation, meditation, and diet and nutrition. Although Yoga is not meant to cure specific diseases or ailments directly, it has been found effective in treating many physical problems.
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Exploring the Last Frontier with Astronaut Edgar Mitchell by Linda Sechrist
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he sixth of only 12 men to walk the lunar surface, Apollo 14 Astronaut Edgar Mitchell had a life-changing experience in 1971 as his spacecraft sailed back to Earth. Long before he first published The Way of the Explorer, in 1996, he understood that the beautiful blue planet to which he was returning was part of a harmonious and whole living system and that we each participate in a universe of consciousness. This expanded worldview led him to found the nonprofit Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) in 1973, to support individual and collective transformation and realization of human potential. Since its inception, IONS has conducted research in intentionality and prayer in healing; subtle fields and energy medicine; inner dimensions of the healing response; and emerging worldviews. Noetic means “intuitive mind” or “inner knowing,” and IONS looks deeply into phenomena that do not necessarily fit conventional science models, while maintaining scientific rigor.
How would you describe the life-changing experience that happened on your way home from the Moon? The experience, which began with a startling recognition that the nature of the universe was not as I’d been taught, continued to unfold as I saw how my existence was irrevocably connected with the movement and formation of planets,
stars and galaxies. I saw the connectedness, felt it and experienced it emotionally. The natural response of my body to the overwhelming sense of unity was another way of knowing; it felt as trustworthy as my world of rationality and physical precision. Today, the merging of many factors—including recent discoveries in quantum physics, cosmology, biology, chaos theory and self-organizing systems—is pointing to the recognition of the fundamental interconnectedness and interdependence of all things. It is also affirming the powerful role that directed intention plays in shifting our worldview toward one that focuses on the need to serve the greater good of all nature.
Do you believe that if science and humanity focused more on the exploration of inner space and consciousness, we could discover sustainable solutions for our planet? Civilization’s understanding of the nature of reality and hence, our survival and future well-being, depends entirely upon the emergence of a completely different worldview: a new paradigm that properly addresses, in verifiable scientific terms, our collective relationship to one another, the environment, nature and the universe. Establishing this fundamental shift in common perceptions can lead to changes in thinking, values, behavior and actions based on concepts of intercon-
nectedness, cooperation and interdependence in all human endeavors. It can come about if a significant portion of humankind develops this new understanding and incorporates it into our individual and societal belief systems. Science can bolster this advance by providing reliable and credible empirical data that supports it as a basis for public education. The hypothesis of interconnectedness, proposed by ancient sages from many pre-scientific cultures, has never been rigorously explored or tested by modern mainstream science. Achieving a truly sustainable civilization requires us to apply a more holistic view to the macroscopic world, one that encompasses living systems and social phenomena.
What is IONS doing to encourage the desired transformation of consciousness? Worldview Literacy (WVL) for high school students and beyond is IONS’ latest consciousness-based educational program. Its curriculum explores the pivotal role that our personal and cultural worldviews play in how we perceive and process information, act and behave. WVL works to increase people’s awareness of our own largely unconscious worldviews by opening a conversational space of exploration where diverse views are welcomed with curiosity and wonder. Such recognition and joint engagement deepens individual and collective understanding and helps students better navigate life when they encounter differing perspectives. Such education can help people of all ages discover critical connections between lived experiences and assumed habits of mind. It can help us develop greater cognitive flexibility, comfort with unfamiliarity, appreciation of diverse perspectives, ability to hold multiple points of view simultaneously, creative problem solving and a capacity for discernment that relies equally on intellect and intuition. It changes the human paradigm. For more information, visit Noetic.org. Linda Sechrist writes and edits for Natural Awakenings and is a student of noetic sciences.
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give us a first-person taste of infant experience,” as can experiencing beauty, she says. This illustrates one of the most positive effects of having children: They help us to become children again ourselves. In Taoism, the ideal is to be as spontaneous and curious as a child, exhibiting their openness to experience. On the physical plane, Taoist practices like Tai chi and qigong aim to help the body become as supple and flexible as a child’s.
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The Parent Path How Children Enrich Our Spiritual Life by Steve Taylor
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irty nappies, wakeup calls in the middle of the night, a house full of screams and squeals, food splattered on walls, a chaos of toys everywhere, no more late nights out, no time to read books, take classes or attend retreats—what could be spiritual about bringing up children? Isn’t spiritual development just one of the many things we sacrifice when we have kids? Many spiritual traditions based on meditation, prayer and solitude maintain that nothing should divert us from our spiritual practices—least of all a family, which takes up so much time and energy. In India, one tradition holds that spiritual development belongs to a later stage of life, roughly after age 50. It is only once we have lived through a householder stage, bringing up and providing for our children and living a worldly life, that we can turn our attention to the inner world. After our children have reached adulthood, we have the privilege of meditating regularly, and living more quietly and simply. Many parents, however, find that—
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far from hindering it—bringing up children actively advances their spiritual development. Seen in the right way, parenthood can be a spiritual path, bringing a heightened sense of love, wonder and appreciation.
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After all, children are such strongly spiritual beings. They naturally have many of the qualities that adults work to cultivate through spiritual development. For example, children are naturally mindful. They constantly live fully in the present, and the world is always a fantastically real and interesting place to them. As child psychologist Professor Alison Gopnik, of the University of California, Berkeley, puts it, “Babies and young children are actually more conscious and more vividly aware of their external world and internal life than adults are.” They have what she calls an, “…infinite capacity for wonder,” that adults only experience at their highest moments. “Travel, meditation and romantic poetry can nacincin.com
All the world’s spiritual traditions tell us how important it is to transcend our own selfishness; to stop seeing ourselves as the center of the universe and trying so hard to satisfy our own desires. They advise us to help and serve others, so that we can move beyond our separate ego and connect to a transcendent power. The eightfold path of Buddhism aims to cultivate this selfless state and ideally, the path of parenthood can, as well. It’s impossible to be a good parent without being prepared to put your children first. Much of parenthood is about selfsacrifice. Gopnik remarks: “Imagine a novel in which a woman took in a stranger who was unable to walk or talk or even eat by himself. She fell completely in love with him at first sight, fed and clothed and washed him, gradually helped him to become competent and independent, and spent more than half her income on him… You couldn’t bear the sappiness of it. But that is just about every mother’s story. Caring for children is a fast and efficient way to experience at least a little saintliness.” The poet William Wordsworth described how children see the world as “…appareled in celestial light [having] the glory and freshness of a dream.” Yet, as adults, this vision, “…fades into the light of common day.” Having children of our own helps us to reawaken some of the celestial light within. Perhaps this is what Jesus meant too, when he told his disciples, “Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” This makes sense if we think of the kingdom of heaven not as a future, far-off place, but as a state
of consciousness, here and now. Heaven is the state of wonder and natural well-being where children dwell and in their company, we naturally re-enter the kingdom. Steve Taylor, a UK university lecturer and researcher, is the author of Waking from Sleep, described by Eckhart Tolle as, “One of the best books on spiritual awakening I have come across.” His new book is Out of the Darkness – from Turmoil to Transformation. Visit StevenMTaylor.com.
How to Treat Parenthood as a Spiritual Path n Don’t be tempted to rush your children; try not to be impatient at their slowness. Walk at their pace and be mindful with them. n Consciously cultivate a fresh, intense, childlike vision. Imagine how the world looks through their eyes. n Let youngsters teach you the marvels of the world around you. Be as open and curious as they are, not taking anything you know for granted. n Give yourself wholly to play with kids, allowing yourself to step outside your mental world of worries and responsibilities.
How to Support Your Inner Child’s Natural Spirituality n Don’t be irritated when children ask, “Why?” Encourage their sense of wonder. n Try not to be irritated by youthful exuberance and excitement. n Try to limit the amount of time kids watch TV or play computer games. n Encourage children to use their own creativity by inventing games, drawing or painting. n Schedule periods of quiet relaxation and meditation, which enable them to feel more at home within their own being.
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ake the most of being a host with party foods sure to wow guests. Combining classic concepts with tasty twists will satisfy any gourmet in search of a fabulous holiday buffet. Whether you are a year-round or seasonal party planner, these crowdpleasing appetizers will make you the toast of the celebration circuit.
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A festive, flavorful spread perks up any table, and this one commands attention with its gorgeous golden color. Butternut squash is loaded with antioxidant vitamins A and C, carotenoid antioxidants, potassium and manganese. Plus, it is simple to make and serve. For an innovative use of leftovers, add 1 cup of vegetable broth or stock to 1 cup of the prepared recipe, mix well and warm up for a satisfying serving of smooth soup. Yields: about 4 cups (dairy-free) 1 medium butternut squash (about 6 cups of cubes) 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic, finely minced 1 tsp maple syrup (optional) 1 tsp finely grated ginger 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried thyme leaves) 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped finely (or ½ tsp dried rosemary) Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Peel squash, cut in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds with a spoon. nacincin.com
Cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in a medium-large saucepan and cover with filtered water plus 2 inches. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to simmer for 6-9 minutes or until tender and easily pierced with a fork. Drain liquid and let cool until comfortable to handle. Reserve the liquid for other uses such as making a vegetable stock or watering houseplants. Place cooked squash in a food processor with olive oil, garlic, ginger, thyme, rosemary, a scant teaspoon of sea salt and some freshly ground black pepper. Blend until very smooth. Season further to taste with sea salt and pepper as needed. Serve with crisps, crackers, whole-grain bread or crudité vegetables. Store any leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Baked Spelt Crisps Easy, homemade crisps are delightfully crunchy and contain less oil than nearly anything available for purchase in a bag, plus the oil is of a high quality. Spelt (an ancient variety of wheat) contains more nutrients and less gluten than standard wheat. Look for whole wheat spelt tortillas for optimum flavor, fiber and nutrition. Yields: about 3 dozen crisps 4 spelt tortillas (9-inch), preferably made from whole wheat spelt Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed Pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preheat oven to 350° F. Using a mister or pastry brush, mist or brush both sides of each tortilla with olive oil. Stack the tortillas and cut the stack into 8 wedges. Arrange resulting triangles in a single layer on baking sheets and sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Bake for 6-7 minutes, or until crisp and turning golden. Watch carefully after 5 minutes to avoid burning. Let cool before serving; they get crispier as they cool.
Pear & Pomegranate Seed Guacamole This festive guacamole fuses spicy, sweet and savory flavors in a colorful array of texture. Avocados are rich in skin-beautifying oils, pears supply vitamin C and copper, and sweet-tart pomegranates are among the most antioxidant-rich fruits on Earth. Yields: about 4 servings (raw-living, dairy-free, gluten-free) 2 avocados, cubed 2 Tbsp lime juice ½ tsp sea salt, or to taste 3 Tbsp finely chopped red onion 1 chili pepper, finely chopped (add only to desired spiciness) ½ cup pear, peeled and finely diced ½ cup pomegranate seeds In a bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, sea salt, red onion and chili pepper with a fork. It should exhibit small chunks, with texture. Reserve 2 tablespoons of pomegranate seeds for garnish. Fold remainder of pomegranate seeds and pear into the avocado mixture. Season to taste with salt if needed. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and serve. Recipes are from The Balanced Plate and Living Cuisine, by Renée Loux and ReneeLoux.com.
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Intentions for the New Year by Wayne Dyer
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hese daily practices will help you move toward Spirit in your thoughts and actions.
Commit to at least one daily experience where you share something of yourself with no expectation of being acknowledged or thanked. For example, before I begin my daily routine, I go to my desk and choose my gift for that day. Sometimes it’s just a phone call to a stranger that’s written to me, or perhaps I order flowers or send a book or a present to someone that has helped me in a local store. On one occasion, I wrote to the president of the university I graduated from to start a scholarship fund; on another day, I took a calendar to the yard man; on another, I sent a check to Habitat for Humanity; and on another, I sent three rolls of postage stamps to my son, who had just started his own business. It doesn’t matter if this activity is big or small—it’s a way to begin the day in-Spirit.
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Become conscious of all thoughts that aren’t aligned with your Source. The moment you catch yourself excluding someone or having a judgmental thought, say the words “in-
Spirit” to yourself. Then make a silent effort to shift that thought to match up with Source energy.
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In the morning before you’re fully awake, and again as you’re going to sleep, take one or two minutes of what I call quiet time with God. Be in a state of appreciation and say aloud, “I want to feel good.”
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Remind yourself of this statement: My life is bigger than I am. Print it out and post it strategically in your home, car or workplace. The “I” is your ego identification. Your life is Spirit flowing through you unhindered by ego—it’s what you showed up here to actualize—and is infinite. The “I” that identifies you is a fleeting snippet.
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Dedicate your life to something that reflects an awareness of your Divinity. You are greatness personified, a resident genius and a creative master—regardless of anyone’s opinion. Make a silent dedication to encourage and express your Divine nature.
Excerpted from Inspiration: Your Ultimate Calling, by Wayne Dyer, with permission of Hay House, Inc.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teachings of Bruno Groening – 7pm. Medically Verifiable. Introduction. Newport Library, 901 E. 6th Street, Newport, KY. Free. 859-816-8918
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 Fall Dance Concert – 8 pm. $12/$5 non-UC students/free UC students. Patricia Corbett Theater, Corry St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-556-4183
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 Fall Dance Concert – 2 & 8 pm. See Dec 2. Feast of Carols – 5pm. $12/$5 non-UC students/ free UC students. Patricia Corbett Theater, Corry St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-556-4183
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mark your calendar Reiki Level One
Sunday, December 4, 11am-7 pm. Beginning principles. Hands-on session practice. $165
Reiki Level Two
Sunday, December 11, 11 am-7 pm Reiki symbols and “distant healing.” Tips for expanding hands-on session practice. $185
Mantra Massage and BodywoRx, 4675 Cooper Rd, Blue Ash, OH. RSVP required: 513-891-1324 or info@mantramassagenadbodyworx.com Kid Friendly Birdfeeders – 2pm. Create bird feeders made from simple ingredients and learn about local winter birds. Free. Winton Woods, Winton Centre. 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-851-2267 Fall Dance Concert – 3 pm. See Dec 2. Feast of Carols – 2 & 5pm. See Dec 3.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6 Microsoft Excel Part 1 – 10am. Free. Covington Library, 502 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY. Register: 859- 962-4071
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10
mark your calendar Rites of Passage Process
Four Saturdays ~ 11am-2pm. Dec. 10, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 10 Series of four shamanic ceremonies which will guide young adults through the transition from childhood into adulthood. $75/session or $200/series
Oz Farm Sanctuary, Goshen, Ohio shamaniccounselor.com 219-928-8685 The Phenomenon Bruno Groening: On the tracks of the “Miracle Healer” – 1:30-7:30pm (2 intermissions). Documentary film showing. Free. The Center for Spiritual Living, 5701 Murray Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-899-3115 Holiday Celebration in Song – 3pm. With the Cincinnati Children’s Choir. $12/$5 non-UC students/ free UC students. Patricia Corbett Theater, Corry St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-556-4183
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11
mark your calendar Monroe Institute Hemi-Sync® Meditation December 11, 3pm - 5pm
With Andrea Berger. Explore expanded states of consciousness, meditate with ease, and expand your intuition and creativity with the help of the patented Hemi-Sync® audio technology.
Free. 513-515-4046 aberger@cinci.rr.com Easy-Peasy Freezer Jam – 1:30pm. Learn how to make Upside Down Cake Freezer Jam. Adults only. Durr Branch Library, 1992 Walton Nicholson Rd, Independence, KY. 859-962-4030
Vegan Store Tour – 7pm. Learn about some yummy vegan options in the store. Free. Whole Foods, 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. Register: 513-398-9358
Vegan Earth Holiday Party – 2pm. Vegan Potluck: Bring a VEGAN dish of at least 8 servings to share. Bring compostable or reusable dishes. Free. Clifton United Methodist Church, 3416 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-929-2500
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Junie B. Jones Party – 4pm. Celebrated Junie B. Jones by discussing her books, playing games, and making crafts. Ages 4-10. Free. Erlanger Branch Library, 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. 859-962-4000
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Cooking with Herbs – 6:30 pm. Cooking class. $5. Whole Foods, 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. Register: 513-398-9358
Cake Pops – 6:30pm. Learn how to make and decorated cake pops (little mini-cake treats on a stick.) Taught by Fantasy in Frosting. Free. Erlanger Branch Library, 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. Register: 859-962-4000
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14 Toddler Food Making – 7pm. Class with Jennie and Kim from “Surviving Motherhood.” $5. Whole Foods, 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. Register: 513-398-9358
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 Christmas Card Tree – 7pm. Learn how to repurpose cards into a table-top tree. Bring your cards or use theirs. Adults only. Durr Branch Library, 1992 Walton Nicholson Rd, Independence, KY. 859-962-4030 Gluten Free Store Tour – 7pm. Come learn about gluten free options. Free. Whole Foods, 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. Register: 513-398-9358 Energy Awareness – 7-9pm. Class will increase your awareness of energy using discussion, demonstration and exercises. Learn a meditation to increase your awareness. $20. 7560 Burlington Pk, Florence, KY. 859-750-4720
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 Friday Night Hike – 7-8:30pm. Call for owls, try lighting, deprivation activities, and have a sparky party. Dress for weather. Caldwell Nature Preserve, 430 West North Bend Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-761-4313
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 Birds of Prey – 1pm. While looking at a few live birds, discover the amazing adaptations they have to help them survive. Free. Woodland Mound/ Seasongood Nature Center, 8250 Old Kellogg Rd, Cincinnati, OH. Reiki Share – 2-4pm. Come to practice and receive Reiki. Free reiki attunement to Usui or Karuna Reiki. Bring Certificate. Free. Sheben Boone Public Library, 8899 U.S. 42, Florence, KY. 859-750-4720.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22
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Thursday, December 22nd ~ 6-8pm Help your body and mind get rid of environmental and emotional toxins. 30-min Auricular Acupuncture Detoxification session followed by 15-minute Chair Massage. Plus organic herbal tea tastings! $45. Klimick Acupuncture. 10979 Reed Hartman Highway, Suite 129. Blue Ash, OH.
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Easy and Healthy Appetizers – 6:30pm. Cooking class. $5. Whole Foods, 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. Register: 513-398-9358.
Microsoft Excel Part 2 – 10am. See December 6.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29 Animals Up Close – 2pm. Join the naturalist to see a few animals up close and personal. Free. Sharon Wood/Sharon Centre. 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH. 513-563-4513.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31 Last Hike of the Year – 2pm. A two mile hike along the Winton Woods Kingfisher Trail. Free. Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH.
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Coffee-ology – 12pm. Coffee Tasting. Learn to correctly taste coffees to get the nuances of each roast. Includes coffee and food pairings. Free. Whole Foods. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. 513-459-6131
Half Pint Kids Club – 10am. Kids ages 3-8 are invited with a caregiver to explore and try new foods in a fun environment. Free. Whole Foods, 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. Register: 513459-6131
Babywearing Bliss – 11am. Fourth Sunday of each month. Workshop on safely and comfortably carrying a baby from birth through toddler years. Experiment and ask questions about the different kinds of carriers Free. Park + Vine, 1109 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-721-7275
Hatha Yoga – 10-11:30am. A welcoming class for students of all levels. Meditation begins at 9:30am. $5. Saint Timothy Church Basement. 10272 U.S. Hwy 42, Union, KY. 859-750-4720
Great Cloud Zen Center of Cincinnati – 3pm. Formal Zen Practice with Chanting and Meditation. Kong-an interviews with Zen Center Abbot or Resident Priest.2794 Montana Ave, Cincinnati, OH.
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monday Hatha Yoga – 10:15-11:15am. Lynne Carroll’s Yoga Studio. 7012 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-518-2066 Yoga with Terri – 12-1pm. $10. Go Beyond Medicine, 51 Cavalier Dr, Suite 220, Florence, KY. Register: 859-586-0111 Sustainable Living Potluck – 5-7pm. Informal group meeting discussing ways of decreasing our collective and individual “ecological footprints”. Free. Gaia Foundation, 8987 Cotillion Dr, Cincinnati, OH. Used Books Sale – 5:30-7:30pm. Every 2nd Monday of each month. We gratefully accept donations of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, videotapes, audiobooks and LPs. Friends’ Warehouse, 8456 Vine Street, Hartwell, Downtown Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6035 T’ai Chi – 6-7pm. Don Sturniolo, T’ai Chi Instructor. $10. Go Beyond Medicine, 51 Cavalier Dr, Suite 220, Florence, KY. Register: 859-586-0111 Yoga for Wellness – 6-7pm. Calm your mind, invigorate your body and renew your spirit through yoga poses and breath awareness exercises with Phoenix Wilson, RYT. $40/ 4 weeks or $12 drop in. St. Elizabeth, 1500 James Simpson, Jr. Way, Covington KY. 859-341-9642 Hatha yoga w/Diana Guy – 7-8:30 pm. $11/$10/ mo. New Thought Unity, E. Walnut Hills, 513961-2527
Tai Chi Class – 5:30pm. Meditative physical exercise designed for relaxation, balance and health in your life. Madisonville Branch Library, 4830 Whetsel Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6029 Beginners Ashtanga Yoga – 5:30pm. Class for adults to try out yoga. Drop-in $12. Yoga ah Studio, 4046 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-542-9642 Nia Technique – 6-7pm. Nia is an expressive bodymind movement and fitness program incorporating dance, martial arts and healing arts, including yoga. Adaptable to most levels of fitness, age and body types. $10/class; $80/10 class pass; $140/20 class pass; $6/class for students and seniors. Clifton Cultural Art Center, 3711 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-460-5182 Yoga with Maggie – 6-7pm. $10. Go Beyond Medicine, 51 Cavalier Dr, Suite 220, Florence, KY. Register: 859-586-0111 Intro to Compassionate Communication (NVC) – 6:30-8:30pm. Every 3rd Tuesday of the month. Open to everyone. Free. Aquarius Star and Om Cafe, 329 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 859-802-4555 Hatha Yoga – 7-8:15pm. Mixed Vinyasa flow classes. All levels welcome. $10 for yoga and coffee or tea. Groove Coffeehouse. 640 Main Street, Covington, KY. 859-380-7609 Pet Hospice Support Group – 7-8:30pm. Second Tuesday of the month. Meet other pet parents dealing with a special needs or terminally ill pet and share helpful tips. Free. Angel’s Paws, 11341 Grooms Rd, Blue Ash, OH. Register: 513-4897297 Creative Sounding Board – 7-9pm. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Testing ground for original art of all types and skill levels. Artists, poets, musicians, storytellers and film makers. Free. Oxford Community Arts Center, 10 S. College Ave, Oxford, OH. 513-523-8846 Hatha Yoga – 7:15-8:15pm. Lynne Carroll’s Yoga Studio. 7012 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-518-2066
wednesday Dirt Crew – 9am-12pm. Volunteers meet to work on the CGC Grounds. Dress for the weather and bring your gardening gloves. Free. Civic Garden Center, 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513221-0981 Used Books Sale – 10am-1pm. See Monday. Hatha Yoga –10:15-11:15am. See Monday.
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Scrapbooking – 10:30am-1pm. Child care available. No experience is necessary. Bring pictures. Free. The Women’s Connection Learning Center, 4022 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati, OH. Register: 513-471-4673 x19 Re-Fresh Wednesdays – 11:30-1pm. Join Brittany our Healthy Eating Specialist in the café for a delicious and easy demo to get your mid-week refreshed! Free. Whole Foods, 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. 513-459-6131 Pilates Class – 12-1pm. Class with Terri DollButler. $10. Go Beyond Medicine, 51 Cavalier Dr, Suite 220, Florence, KY. Register: 859-586-0111 Library Committee – 1-2pm. Volunteer to keep the Hoffman Library full organized and stocked. Free. Civic Garden Center. 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-221-0981 Hiking Club – 4:30pm. Easy to Moderate Trail. All hikes start and finish at the Treehouse in Mt. Airy Forest. Come prepared with water, hiking shoes and walking sticks (optional). Free. Mt. Airy Forest, 5083 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH. CincinnatiParks.com Gentle Beginner Yoga Class – 5pm. Covington Yoga, 440 Scott St, Covington, KY. 859-307-3435 Yoga with Amanda – 6-7pm. 1 hour class. $10. Go Beyond Medicine, 51 Cavalier Dr, Suite 220, Florence, KY. Register: 859-586-0111 Beginners Ashtanga Yoga – 6:15pm. Class for adults to try out yoga. Drop-in $12. Yoga ah Studio, 4046 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-542-9642 Buddhist meditation – 7-8pm. Join Buddhist monks from Sri Lanka and Japan for traditional seated meditation and chanting. Dharma lesson and
discussion to follow. Ohio Buddhist Vihara, 1831 Miles Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-825-4961 Great Cloud Zen Center of Cincinnati—7pm. See Sunday. Hatha Yoga – 7-8:15pm. Mixed Vinyasa flow classes. All levels welcome. $10 for yoga and coffee or tea. Groove Coffeehouse. 640 Main Street, Covington, KY. 859-380-7609 Joyful Healing Laughter Yoga Club – 7pm. Second Wednesday of every month. Learn to laugh for no reason with Judi A. Winall & Pam Hall. Free. Sharonville Library. 10980 Thornview Dr, Sharonville, OH. 513-899-3115 Course in Miracles – 7:30-9pm. Love offering. New Thought Unity, E. Walnut Hills, 513-9612527 Yoga, Anusara – 7:30pm. With Gloria Siry. $15. Synergy Holistic Health Center, 7413 US Highway 42, Florence, KY. 859-525-5000
thursday A Morning Cup of Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. Yoga with Phoenix, RYT. Begin your day with a clear mind, invigorated body and renewed spirit. Open to new and experienced students. $12 drop-in. Kula Center, 110 East 8th St, Newport KY. 859652-4174 Kripalu-Style Yoga – 9:30 am and 6:15 pm. Yoga with Marquetta. $5/$10. Serenity Now, 8761 U.S. Highway 42, Suite B, Union, KY. 859-647-7780 Ashtanga Yoga – 5:30pm. All levels. Drop-in $12. Yoga ah Studio, 4046 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-542-9642 Partner/Acrobatic Yoga – 7-8:15pm. Partner/ acrobatic yoga. All levels welcome. $10 for yoga and coffee or tea. Groove Coffeehouse. 640 Main Street, Covington, KY. 859-380-7609 Nia Technique – 6-7pm. See Tuesday. Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Every 2nd Thursday of each month. With Gary Matthews. $20. Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts, 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 513-489-5302
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Yoga/Pilates Fusion – 12-1pm. Class with Instructor-Terri Doll-Butler. $10. Go Beyond Medicine, 51 Cavalier Dr, Suite 220, Florence, KY. Register: 859-586-0111 Piecemakers – 2-4pm. Child care available. Learn to quilt, make crafts, and sew in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy the company of other women with the same interest. No experience is necessary. Free. The Women’s Connection Learning Center. 4022 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati, OH. Register: 513-471-4673 x19 Lettuce Eat Well Winter Farmers Market – 3-7pm. Year round. Locally produced food items. Free. Harvest Home Park, 3961 North Bend Rd, Cheviot, OH. 513-661-1792 Friday’s 5 after 5 – 5-7pm. 5 wines and 5 foods for $5 and $4 with a glass. Whole Foods Market, 2693 Edmondson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. Register 513-531-8015
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Drum Circle – 9-11pm. Free. Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts, 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 513-489-5302 Sahaja Yoga – 6:45-7:45pm. Easy and relaxing way to de-stress and revive body and mind. Begins with 20-minute lecture followed by period of meditation. Free. Clifton United Methodist Church, 3416 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-290-3330
saturday Ashtanga Yoga – 9am. All levels. Drop-in $12. Yoga ah Studio, 4046 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-542-9642 Qi Gong Class – 9-10am. Come explore the movement of Qi, or in yogic terms “Prana”, the living energy of the body. $14/class pass. GraceTree Yoga&Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, Olde West Chester, OH. 513-759-4458. Nia Technique – 10-11am. See Tuesday. Hatha Yoga – 10:15-11:15am. Lynne Carroll’s Yoga Studio. 7012 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-518-2066 Shots Available – 10:30–11:30am. B-12 & other shots for health are available. No appointment necessary. Susan’s Natural World, 8315 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH. Sprouts in the Kitchen – 10am. We will take kids age 5-12 on a fun food adventure while teaching them about good nutrition! Free. Whole Foods. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. Register: 513459-6131 Artworld – 11am-5pm. Explore the interactive discovery area for families at the Art Museum. Hands-on activities for all ages, interests, and learning styles. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-639-2995 Family Yoga – 11:30am. Drop-in $12. Yoga ah Studio, 4046 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513542-9642 Family First Saturdays – 1-4pm. 1st Saturday of month. Performances, artist demonstrations, storytelling, scavenger hunts, tours, and hands-on art making activities. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-639-2995 Rhythms of Lifepath Drumming – 7pm. 1st Saturday of every month. Donation accepted. Lifepath Center. 734 Brom-Cres Rd, Crescent Springs, KY.
daily Overeaters Anonymous welcomes everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. Meetings throughout Greater Cincinnati. Donation only. 513-921-1922 Charles Dickens Exhibit – November 5-January 2. First and early editions of his work with be on view along with a behind scenes view of the show. Cincinnati Main Library, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH Antony and Cleopatra – 8pm (Tue-Sat), 3pm (Sun). Dec 1-11. $14/$11 seniors/ $8 students. NKU Robert & Rosemary Stauss Theatre, Fine Arts Building, Fine Arts Center, 205 Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY. 859-572-5464
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