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Cincinnati’s “First Lady of Yoga”

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letterfrompublisher Each year many of us take stock of where we are and where we would like to be. We’re often harder on ourselves than anyone else. Each new year we’re resolute to reduce stress, banish the onslaught of sickness, slow down our biological clocks, invest wisely, enhance our sex and/or social appeal, trade destructive habits for constructive ones, improve self-control, create more, waste less, make a spiritual choice or perhaps become more generous with what we have. Most often, we are also the obstacle to our own success at achieving these desired outcomes. Perhaps your road has been a little unpredictable and bumpy like mine. At times I’ve willfully pursued paths of personal, physical and spiritual growth; other times I’ve stumbled along—and have even been dragged down—those roads. Whatever the impetus, personal growth often comes with looking deeply inward toward a universe of possibilities. Then, stepping outside of our own little box, connecting with others, and choosing to be accountable to each other. In the pages that follow, you’ll find keys to achieving a healthier lifestyle, healing at all levels, fitness stick-to-it-ive-ness, personal growth, and rewarding social connections. You’ll also find advice and products that enhance your natural beauty and physical health as well as resources to help you develop healthy, lasting habits, provide the best care for your loved ones (whether two-legged, four-, or more), care for your local environment, nourish your local community, build your business, and more. Natural Awakenings Greater Cincinnati is published locally and monthly, and we work hard to bring you current, relevant information and insight from healthy living professionals and individuals throughout our community. Between the covers you’ll find exciting local opportunities for new growth. Every month, and especially this month, we explore Mind-Body Fitness. This month our community spotlight features our very own Yoga Master Lilias Folan, who inspired and continues to inspire millions while continuing to turn new leaves herself. As you flip over your own new leaf and meander through the pages that follow, we hope you find something that inspires you. We believe that your new start may even involve reading these very pages. Whether your next step going deeper in your life’s journey involves submitting an event you’re excited about for a calendar listing, offering stories for editorial consideration or marketing your business with us, we are personally committed to your success. Call or send us an email today! At Your Service, and With Warm Blessings,

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newsbriefs Volunteers Sought for Park Clean-Up

he removal of non-native plants is essential to healthy parks, and winter is a great time to stem the tide of invasive species in Cincinnati. Volunteers are needed for a clean-up morning at Alms Park in Mt. Lookout on Jan. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon. Those interested in helping will meet at the lower parking lot by the shelter. Individuals and groups are welcome. For more information call (513) 861-8970, ext. 26. or email ruthann.spears@cincinnati-oh.gov

Warm Up This Winter at Melt

elt Eclectic Deli is now serving brunch on Saturdays and Sundays between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The vegan-friendly cafe offers a delicious and healthy choice of unique breakfast foods, gourmet soups, sandwiches and salads. Coming in January, Melt will be he Upper Crust Catering Company in Erlanger, KY, offers upscale catering to the serving burritos for the winter season, Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati market by providing innovative catering options vegetarian Sheppard’s Pie, vegan “Beef” for corporate meetings, seminars, team-building workshops, weddings, anniversaries Stew, Chicken Sausage Gumbo, and and any other celebrations involving dining. more to keep their customers warm and Chef/Owner Shannon Espey operates an 800-square-foot facility where she and nourished on these cold days ahead. her staff prepare healthy, fresh, all-made-from-scratch menu items such as Thai steak The Melt Eclectic Deli is located at wraps, roasted tomato / blue cheese soup, gingered chicken peanut wraps, red wine 4165 Hamilton Avenue in Cincinnati, braised short ribs, veal ricotta meatballs, anti-pasta chicken salad and appetizers. SeaOH. During the winter it is opened from sonal foods incorporate what is bountiful at the markets as well. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through SatEspey’s real passion is creating personalized menus for any given customer looking urday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. to be creative. She often works around a theme or ethnicity.

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Now Hiring Field Workers for the 2010 Census

he Census Bureau is already taking applications and giving tests for fi eld workers for the 2010 census. Hiring of fi eld workers will begin in January 2009. Applicants should be at least 18 years of age, be a US citizen and take a 30 minute test on basic skills. The decennial census is mandated by the US Constitution. It is an important job and exciting opportunity. The result of the census are used for several purposes such as US House of Representative seat appointment, state legislative redistricting, allocating federal funds, managing federal agencies, giving to state and local governments, colleges and universities, and the private sector for many other reasons. In the Greater Cincinnati area hired fi eld workers will receive a competitive wage starting at $13.25 per hour while providing an important civic service. They will be given the standard federal mileage reimbursement and paid training. Applicants can schedule an appointment to apply and take the test by calling the toll free number 1-866-861-2010 or the Cincinnati Central census offi ce 513-766-3040.

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January 2009

newsbriefs Beat the Winter Blues with Yoga and Mediation

alea Cedar, RYT is now offering Yoga and Mediation classes at ProWellness Chiropractic, 6052 Ridge Rd in Florence, KY. Meeting on Mondays, a new six-week session of Beginner Yoga for all fitness levels will start on January 12. The class will focus on basic yoga postures with emphasis on proper alignment, body awareness and liking breathing with the movement. On January 14, the first Mediation class will initiate a four-week class series meeting on Wednesdays. Participants will learn simply meditation, deep relaxation and visualization techniques to calm the mind and release tension in their bodies. The fee for the meditation class is $35, for the Yoga class $60 for the entire series. Private energy healing, yoga, meditation and vegetarian transition sessions are also available at $45 per hour. With more than 15 years experience, along with her keen intuition, Palea can provide guidance in healthful lifestyle choices and help find a natural state of balance and healing. For more information and to register, call Palea at (859)609-5327 or e-mail her PaleaCedar@Yahoo.com

Music to Tell Story of Green Schools

incinnati has a story to tell about how it became a national leader in greening our schools. What better way to tell the story than through music? A local citizen’s catalyst for this green school movement, ALLY (Alliance for Leadership and Interconnection), is working with Cincinnati State Technical and Community College’s audio and video departments to record songs and music videos that express our community’s inherent connection to nature, each other and this place that some call Maketewah— the name Native Americans have used for hundreds of years to describe the city of Cincinnati. It also refers to the stream that flows along I-75, the Mill Creek, which is considered one of the nation’s most polluted. “Maketewah,” a song unfolding the story about what is being done to bring Maketewah back to its original beauty, is the first song being recorded by Cincinnati Public Schools students and others. The Mill Creek Restoration Project and others have been working for years to make this a reality. They now have more allies on board. The Metropolitan Sewer District is working with Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) on green stormwater management practices that will reduce the storm water run-off (along with pollutants) that ends up in Mill Creek. Many of CPS’s new and renovated schools will install rain gardens, bioswales, vegetative (green) roofs and permeable concrete surfaces to absorb the run-off, preventing it from going into the creek. Last September, Cincinnati Public Schools voted to build green and healthy schools by embracing the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program, the nation’s premier green building rating system. According to Robert L. Knight, Sustainable Design Coordinator for CPS, the decision of the Ohio School Facilities Commission to require every school in every district to attain a minimum of LEED Silver makes it the largest green school program in the country. Earth Day Network has adopted the Cincinnati model as the basis for its national Green Schools campaign, which aims to green all K–12 schools in America within a generation. For more information call Ginny Frazier at (513) 541-4607 or email Info@Allyohio.org

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David Newman at the Shine Yoga Center

av i d N e w m a n (aka Durga Das) is a widely recognized Chant Artist and sacred musician who continues to travel throughout North America, Europe and Asia, singing Kirtan chants and offering workshops on the healing power of sound. His music embodies a devotional mysticism, distinctive musicality, poetic intimacy and a deep respect for India’s ancient chant tradition. On Jan. 9 at 7:30pm, David Newman will be presenting his fifth release Love, Peace, Chant at the Shine Yoga Center, 3330 Erie Ave in Cincinnati. This new album is emotionally evocative and spiritually transcendent with intimate sacred songs and hypnotic trance jams. Settling into the warmth of meditative reflection, Love, Peace, Chant emanates an exalted quality that both soothes and grooves with every note. Admission is $25 at the door or $20 in advance. To pre-order tickets, call (513)5339642 or visit online at ShineYoga.com

Free Community Garden Training Classes Set

he Civic Garden Center, at 2715 Reading Road in Cincinnati, invites everyone to start off the new year by learning how to make neighborhoods more safe and beautiful. Community Garden Development Training (CGDT) is a peer-centered curriculum that allows participants to share their talents and utilize community resources to develop and implement neighborhood gardening projects. Classes will be held on Jan. 14, 21 and 28. The program will continue into April. All classes are free and open to anyone interested in starting a community garden or in learning more about gardening at their own home. For more information call Peter Huttinger at (513) 221-0981, ext.16 or e-mail PHuttinger@CivicGardenCenter.org

Mariemont Players Present “110 in a Shade”

Fitness Fun Abounds in Winter Months

uring the winter months, sometimes the sun barely gets a chance to shine through the clouds, and it gets so cold that weather stations advise the public to stay indoors. On cold, dark days like these, when many struggle to avoid the urge to hibernate, the importance of fi nding outdoor fi tness events grows. The greater Cincinnati area offers several excellent opportunities to maintain and improve one’s physical fi tness levels during this cold season, particularly activities on ice. The Fountain Square Ice Rink in downtown Cincinnati is open daily through Feb. 22. Open skating and ice hockey is also available at the following sports centers: • Sports Plus, 10765 Reading Road in Cincinnati, call (513) 769-1010; • Northland Ice Skating, 10400 Reading Rd. in Cincinnati, call (513) 563-0001; • Northern Kentucky Ice Center, 2638 Anderson Rd in Ft Mitchell, KY, call (859) 344-1981. Alpine skiing, snowboarding and tubing are available at: • Perfect North Slopes in Lawrenceburg, IN, call (513) 381-7517. Equipment rental, vending machines and lockers are available on all these sites.

he Mariemont Players will present 110 in a Shade, a musical based on The Rainmaker by N. Richard Nash, at the Walton Creek Theater, 4101 Walton Creek Road in Cincinnati from Jan. 16 to Feb. 1. 110 in a Shade is a story about a conman, a country girl, and the way that love can overcome cynicism in even the most tired of souls. On the Fourth of July, 1936, in the small town of Three Point, Texas, a blistering heat wave has the townspeople forever eyeing the sky, and H.C. Curry is as worried about his daughter Lizzie becoming an old maid as he is about his dying cattle. Into this drought-stricken small town, a charismatic huckster named Starbuck arrives selling the promise of rain. But when he and Lizzie meet, he forces her to consider the possibility of a real miracle and the promise of hope and renewal that it brings. Performances are at: 2 p.m. on Jan. 25; 4 p.m. on Jan. 31; 7 p.m. on Jan. 18 & 25; and 8 p.m. on Jan. 16–17, Jan. 22–24, and Jan. 29-31. Tickets cost $17, and may be ordered by phone at 513-684-1236. For more information visit MyFountainSquare.com, SportsPlusOhio.com, The Mariemont Players are a nonNorthlandIceCenter.com and PerfectNorth.com profi t organization dedicated to theater arts, entertaining, inspiring and enriching their audiences while providing an environment of artistic growth for their members. For more information MariemontPlayers.com

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Doctor of Naturopathy Opens Office in Northern Kentucky

ica M. Renes, N.D., Doctor of Naturopathy, is proud to announce the opening of her second offi ce at the Rosebrook Art Center, 221 Main Street in Florence, Kentucky. Since 1995 the center has offered classes to children and adults with the goal of fostering growth, joy and wellness through the visual and healing arts. Renes’ private sessions include lessons on discovering creativity, creative astrology, life coaching and the basics of naturopathy. Renes, who earned her degree at the Academy for Natural Arts of Healing in The Netherlands, has been in practice as a doctor of naturopathy since 1986. She has become a spiritual teacher, life coach and mentor. She is also an intuitive artist, shamanic priestess and healer. Renes’ Cincinnati offi ce is at 106 Wellington Place. For more information, call (513) 665-9015 or visit MicaRenes.com and RosebrookArtCenter.org

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Shamanic Journey and Meditation Classes to Begin

tarting this month, Gary Matthews is offering classes in Shamanic Journey and Meditation at Stillpoint Center for Healing A r t s , 1 1 2 2 3 C o r n e l l Pa r k Dr, Suite 302 in Cincinnati. Shamanic Journey classes will be held on the 2nd Friday of each month starting on Jan. 9. Participants should wear loose comfortable clothing and oin Curt Hawley, the Publisher of the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kenmay bring a journal. Meditation classes tucky’s Natural Awakenings magazine for a New Year gathering. This FREE will take place on the 2nd Thursday of Networking Event is being hosted by Signifi cant Healing Holistic Practice and each month beginning on Jan. 8. Both Medical Massage Therapy Group, 10 Girard Street located just off of Main Street classes run from 6 to 7 p.m. and cost $20 in Florence, KY. per class or $30 for both. Stop by this community open house between the hours of 5 and 9 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, for cheer, exploration and opportunity to network. There For more information and registration, will be a drawing to win a free gift basket overfl owing with holistic goodies or a call (513) 489-5302 or visit free 1/8 page black and white 3-month advertisement in Natural Awakenings. No StillpointTherapy.com. Also see CRG RSVP necessary. Everyone welcome, bring a friend! listing on page 31.

Invitation to First Natural Networking Event

For more information, contact Significant Healing Holistic Practice and Medical Massage Therapy group at 859-525-8333 or visit SignificantHealing.com. For directions, see GreaterCincinnatiNetwork.com

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a m i l t o n County residents can learn everything they need to know about vermicomposting—using an indoor worm bin to recycle kitchen waste into rich compost—during a hands-on workshop Jan. 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Preserve, 5400 Lanius Lane in Cincinnati. The compost makes excellent soil for the garden. The fee of $10 includes all class materials, a bin with worms, and a book to take home. For more information, call (513) 5422909. Pre-pay by January 2.

Steps to

Abundance by Carolyn blakeslee

Make a list of what you desire. List your desires—and they must be desires, not wants or needs,, which imply lack rather than abundance. By saying/thinking/writing “I desire [this] or something even better now manifesting for the good of all concerned,” you create room for even greater possibilities.

Express gratitude to others. Thank others verbally, with smiles, with thank-you cards, with expressive e-mails, with encouragement. People really appreciate kindness and good manners, especially these days when kindness, warmth and good manners seem to be so rare!

Put yourself into a remembered situation where you felt abundant. If you catch yourself wallowing in a bad memory or engaging in stinkin’ thinkin’, go back to another memory in which you felt rich, beautiful, accomplished, capable—whatever state you desire.

Take mental “snapshots” of the good times. When you’re on vacation or enjoying a special, beautiful, joyful moment, pause and take a mental 3-D “snapshot.” Notice all of the feelings and senses you have at that moment, gather them together in your mind, uplift yourself with a smile and a deep breath, tell yourself “Remember this,” and do so. At the end of the day, bring the vivid memory back to life, and in the future when you need a lift, bring the memory back then as well.

Align yourself with your passions. By taking even a small step toward your passions, you will feel cleaner, clearer and more energetic, thus creating more room for even greater progress. Stop looking back at negative events and begin looking forward. Come up with a list of goals and dreams. Better yet, take a journal, or a piece of paper, or a poster board, and paste pictures that represent the good things you desire in your future. Spend time with positive people. Don’t believe anyone who tells you that your desires aren’t possible. You’re working hard to overcome your own limiting beliefs, so why put yourself in a position where you have to listen to anyone else’s limiting beliefs? Streamline your life continually. Let go of situations and clutter that don’t support your dreams and passions. Have the proverbial Attitude of Gratitude. Count your blessings. Think of all the good things and circumstances you have and remember them often. Be thankful for the good things all the time. When you fi nd yourself thinking from a viewpoint of lack, “catch” yourself, turn away from the thought, and remind yourself of the abundance in your life. What areas of your life are working well? You can take those skills and apply them to other areas you would like to improve.

Smile! When you pick up the phone to answer, put a smile on your face and a smile in your voice. Welcome people into your space, which is “you.” Allow them to feel your warmth. When you catch yourself frowning with concentration during work or reading, lift your brows, pull back your face and smile! Don’t read the news online or watch TV news. You’ll avoid nasty stories which engender nasty feelings and nasty physiological responses, you’ll avoid wasting time, you’ll feel better. If you like to know the news, read the newspaper or a newsweekly, and set a time limit. Be a giver. People who give lead more abundant lives. It isn’t necessary to give money if it is genuinely tight; you can give time, talents, skills, stuff. You can teach, accompany, volunteer, drive someone somewhere. Think about the times you’ve given and how richly you have been rewarded with positive feelings. In addition, something almost magical happens when you free up the in-and-out fl ow of resources. By letting go and giving, the energy cycle and fl ow is re-started and rejuvenated, enabling the fl ow of resources back in to you. Carolyn Blakeslee can be reached at Carolyn@NaturalAwakeningsNcﬂ.com, 352-629-4000

January 2009

communityspotlight

lilias Folan

Cincinnati’s Own “First Lady of Yoga”

nown as the “First Lady of Yoga” since her groundbreaking series Lilias! Yoga and You, Lilias Folan has been regarded as one of America’s most knowledgeable and respected yoga gurus. Through her television shows, books, audio tapes, videos, workshops and seminars, she has spent nearly 40 years helping people learn about the benefi ts of yoga for the body, mind and spirit, and has inspired thousands of practitioners and other instructors with her graceful, approachable yoga routines. Folan fi rst became involved with yoga at the age of 30 while living in Stanford, Connecticut. A visit with her family physician, where she complained of back pain, sleeping problems, low

energy and a “vague gloom cloud,” led her to be diagnosed with a “general case of the blahs.” Her doctor suggested trying a system of simple stretching and breathing techniques to help relieve her ailments. She took her fi rst yoga class at the local YWCA and noticed results immediately. Over the next 10 weeks, she began sleeping better and after three months, her back improved. Yoga had given her a renewed vitality and energy. Even the cloud of gloom began to dissolve. With this increased enthusiasm, she continued her yoga practice in New York City, where she studied and taught with some of the fi nest teachers from Europe, India and America. After a move to Cincinnati, Lilias

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began teaching in the community and sharing what she had learned. While teaching, one of her students, the wife of a television producer at PBS affi liate WCET in Cincinnati, told her husband he should create a yoga show for Folan. Not long after, her television series Lilias! Yoga and You, debuted on PBS stations across the nation. The series aired from 1972-1992 and introduced millions of people to yoga and Folan’s warm, caring, down-to-earth style of teaching. Folan found that teaching to the red light of a camera could sometimes be diffi cult. “As teachers, we often depend on the energy exchange between students,” she says. “Eventually, my spiritual heart began to connect with my unseen class beyond the red light.” Because she could not see her students, their comfort and safety in poses were always a concern. Going slowly through the postures, pulling them apart and being clear about the details and alignment became a style of teaching. It is still aired on PBS stations throughout the country and can be seen in Canada. “I recognized that not everyone could do some of the more diffi cult poses, or they had areas that were weaker than others and needed built up,” notes Folan. “It was always very natural for me to say, ‘If you can’t do it this way, try the posture that way.’” Her style of creatively teaching to different levels continues today. Folan’s focus began with the study of Hatha Yoga and she has seen many changes over the years. “Yoga means to join—the unifi cation of two things. For some, this means joining hands to toes in a forward bend. Others understand it to mean joining the human heart with the heart of a divine power. Either way is correct. It is a process, whether you’re touching hands to feet or reaching for God, there must be movement. This movement is Yoga,” Folan explains. The physical, mental and spiritual benefi ts of yoga are well documented. Hatha Yoga is practiced in Buddhist and Christian monasteries and convents around the world. It is also a vital part of the New York Times best-selling book, Dr. Dean Ornish’s Program for Reversing Heart Disease. Dr. Ornish is founder

and president of the nonprofi t Preventive Medicine Research Institute in Sausalito, Calif., and clinical professor of medicine at the University of California. He is the author of six best-selling books. Folan says, “Yoga is the science and study of the Self. It is a vehicle for inner growth. Yoga emphasizes the doing and the practice. It can be adapted for every body, no matter what size, shape, age or physical condition—all are welcome!” Folan currently travels the world teaching workshops and seminars, and maintains an energetic yoga training base at the Mariemont YogahOMe studio on Wooster Pike in Cincinnati. “I am so grateful to live in a community that has embraced me so,” comments Folan. “Cincinnati is a wonderful city with some terrifi c teachers.” In addition to teaching at YogahOMe, she also continues studying yoga by taking classes there, reading books and doing a meditation and breathing practice each morning. In her latest book (her third), Lilias! Yoga Gets Better With Age, Folan focuses her teachings on her own demographic. At 70-plus, she is living proof that yoga is a continually changing and growing practice that can be learned at midlife and beyond. “I’m not concerned with being youthful, but about inner growth and development–the joys and the journey,” she remarks. “I want to inspire both men and women to awaken a Hatha Yoga practice for a mid-age body. It is also to learn how to meditate and reconnect with the joy of inner stillness and contentment.” Ever humble, Folan considers her popularity, as well as the impact she has had on literally millions of people, an honor and a treasure. “I feel the path of teaching yoga is my dharma, my truth. I am doing what destiny has put me here to do. How wonderful that it has touched lives.”

For more information, email Lilias@LiliasYoga.com or visit LiliasYoga. com. For Lilias’s schedule at YogahOMe, see our Calendar of Events.

Learn to teach yoga at these local schools

Cincinnati Yoga School 6125 Ridge Ave Cincinnati, OH 45213 (513) 247-YOGA (9642) CincYoga.com Cincinnati Yoga School offers classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced students taught by certifi ed and experienced teachers. The school for Unlearning, Non-Doing and Absolute Being is true to the highest aims of Yoga: Strength~Beauty~Wisdom.

Shine Yoga Center 3330 Erie Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45208 (513) 533-YOGA (9642) Info@ShineYoga.com • ShineYoga.com Shine is a Yoga Alliance-approved teacher training center certifying teachers at the 200 hour level. In 2009, Shine offers a yoga therapeutics training for teachers of all traditions and a 100-hour Anusara Yoga Immersion with Sianna Sherman.

Yoga Ah! Studio Northside 4046 Hamilton Ave, 2nd Floor Cincinnati, OH 45223 (513) 542-YOGA (9642) YogaAhStudio.com Yoga Ah! is honored to be facilitators of the It’s Yoga Teacher Training from San Francisco. RYT200 courses focus on learning the art of instructing Ashtanga Yoga. New classes are starting in spring 2009.

YogahOMe – MARIEMONT 7457 Wooster Pike Cincinnati, Ohio 45227 (513) 561-YOGA (9642) YogahOMe.net YogahOMe brings together master teachers, such as Lilias Folan, in a cohesive program designed for those yoga practitioners who want to deepen their personal practice and/or refi ne their own teaching. New classes for the 200RYT and 500RYT training program are starting in January. Multiple Local Locations see YogahOMe.net for more details.

*RYT – Registered Yoga Teacher approved by the Yoga Alliance. 200 and 500 refer to the training hours and the qualiﬁcation level.

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Five Ways to Welcome Change in the New Year by Elizabeth Lesser

aise your hand if you’ve had a crazy year, with lots of changes—good, bad or otherwise. Just as I thought: We’re all in this together. The most difficult change I’ve been dealt in the last couple of years was my sister’s serious illness. Sitting by her bed one dark day, I came across words by the great Sufi master, Hazrat Inayat Khan: “Walking on the turning wheel of the Earth, living under the ever-rotating Sun, man expects a peaceful life.” Reading them, I had an “Aha!” moment—I let go of my demanding that life be predictable, easy or peaceful. It was such a relief! I decided to make my New Year’s resolution about welcoming change with a willing heart. If you want to join me in this, here are some helpful ways to proceed.

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Expect Change

Because we live in a changing universe, expect change: good change, difficult change, destructive change and transformative change.

Make Friends with Change

Try not to fight change. Make unconditional friendship with it, in whatever form it arrives.

Relax into the Mystery

There is much more to this life than we can ever understand with our tiny brains and fearful hearts. So, in times of big change, it’s good to be gentle, kind and patient with yourself and to relax. The best peacemakers are those who are at peace with themselves.

Receive Change’s Message

Be still and listen deeply for the truth that is carried on its winds—information about the past, wisdom about the present and direction for the future.

Come Alive

Join forces with the dynamic flow of life. The AfricanAmerican theologian Howard Thurman said: “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs are people who have come alive.” And so, as the old year changes into the new year, ask what makes you come alive, and then go do it—for your own sake, and in service of the greater good. Elizabeth Lesser is the co-founder of Omega Institute and author of Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow. See eomega.org and BrokenOpenBook.com

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season and sniff to shed pounds

fresh tactic for shedding unwanted holiday pounds is to fi rst season our food, take a sniff before biting and then chew well, suggests a new study that put the theory to the test. Researchers asked overweight and obese participants to sprinkle a variety of fl avoring crystals—savory or sweet—on neutral-tasting foods before eating them. A control group was given crystals with no fl avor. Follow-up measurements of the volunteers’ weight and body mass index over a period of six months revealed that those using the fl avored crystals lost an average of 30.5 pounds. The control group reported an average drop of just two pounds. The researchers theorize that fl avorful food enhances our senses of smell and taste, helps us eat less, savor more and ultimately, control our weight. Source: The Endocrine Society, 2008

BREAKFAST POWER

recent findings of the university of minnesota school of public health’s project, “eating among teens,” confirms that adolescents who eat breakfast daily enjoy a healthier diet overall and are more physically active than peers who skip breakfast.

OREGANO FIGHTS INFLAMMATION oregano does more than give pizza and spaghetti an unmistakable italian flavor. german and swiss scientists have discovered that this herb also contains substances that help alleviate inflammation in the body. Source: Bonn University and ETH Zürich, 2008.

a spicy approach to diabetes prevention

urmeric, a spice found in curries and other Asian delights, has a long history of use in reducing infl ammation, healing wounds and relieving pain. Because infl ammation plays a big role in various diseases, including Type 2 diabetes, scientists at the Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center at Columbia University Medical Center have put the rich, golden spice to the test. Working with obese laboratory mice, they discovered that turmeric-fed mice were less susceptible to developing Type 2 diabetes, based on measures of glucose and insulin tolerance tests. The mice also showed signifi cantly reduced infl ammation in their fat tissue and liver, compared with the non-turmeric-fed control group. The scientists speculate that these benefi ts can be attributed to curcumin, an anti-infl ammatory and antioxidant substance found in turmeric that lessens insulin resistance and thus, helps protect against Type 2 diabetes.

THE 100-CALORIE DIET TRAP Chronic dieters are alerted to beware of products labeled ‘mini packs’, warns a study in the Journal of Consumer Research. the 100calorie food packages are marketed to help people control their calorie intake, but appear to be typically overconsumed by individuals constantly trying to manage their food intake and their weight. Source: University of Chicago Press Journals, 2008

January 2009

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Animal Intuition Do Pets Know What We’re Feeling?

by Lillie Viola

Telepathy and intuition in humans are controversial phenomena, debated by skeptics and believers through the centuries and still studied today. Do animals, too, exhibit similar, unexplained abilities? Are they attuned to the feelings and thoughts of their human guardians? Some researchers and animal communicators—and scores of observant pet owners—believe the answer is, “Yes.”

im Ogden-Avrutik, animal communicator and author of Ask the Animals, satisfies her own curiosity on the subject every day during her client consultations. Says Ogden-Avrutik, “I find that animal guardians consistently demonstrate that their animal friends not only feel their emo-

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tions, but also their aches and pains.” A female Dr. Doolittle who can cite numerous examples, she mentions in particular a client named Sandra, who felt guilty about pinning down King Tut, her little Yorkshire Terrier, during a dog show. Tut’s dog trainer had insisted Sandra needed to show the terrier “who was boss,” after he snapped at Sandra and growled at a judge. Sandra suspected the problem was not simply a dominance issue and called Ogden-Avrutik for insight. “King Tut sent me an uncomfortable sensation in his lower back and communicated that he was in a great deal of pain then, and while he was in the show,” explains Ogden-Avrutik. “He also sent me clarification that he was afraid that the judge was going to hurt him when she ran her hands over him. He snapped at his guardian for the same reason. When I relayed the information to Sandra, she shared that she had a long-term pain exactly where Tut suffered his.” A month later, Sandra called Ogden-Avrutik again, about Tut and an upcoming show. “She didn’t want to force him to participate if he didn’t feel well,” says Ogden-Avrutik. “I conveyed to her Tut’s message of an uncomfortable sensation in his lower left jaw, as well as pain in the left side of his middle back. Sandra responded that she had just had a root canal done in the left lower side of her jaw and added that her mid-back was hurting on the left side.” In Ogden-Avrutik’s experience, animals can act like tiny barometers, reflecting back to us what we are most often feeling and thinking. While that insight may be comforting, it requires an awareness that transmitted emotions can be negative, as well as positive. This is why Ogden-Avrutik insists that it is important for animal guardians to be aware of their thoughts and feelings. “Leftover stress and anger from

Animals can act like tiny barometers, reflecting back to us what we are most often feeling and thinking. work should be checked at the door for the benefit of our beloved animal friends,” she advises. “My goal is to heighten people’s awareness of their animals’ intelligence, sentience and compassion,” OgdenAvrutik concludes. After all, if two closely bonded human companions can telepathically sense one another’s happiness, sorrow and physical sensations, even across the miles, why not animals? Animal Communicator Kim Ogden-Avrutik is the author of Ask the Animals and co-creator of the Songs to Make Dogs Happy CD. She is available for long-distance consultations and can be reached at KimOgden.com

The Art of Diagnostic Face Reading by victoria smith, holistic practitioner

eople have been face reading as a means of assessing health for more than 3,000 years in recorded history. Every original culture on earth has utilized a face reading chart of some kind. From China to the Americas, face reading has been a steady diagnostic tool. Early research focused on attempting to predict actions and personality, while research in the past two decades reveals that the face tells us three distinct things: the past—predispositions toward illness; the present—the current state of the body; and the future—the likelihood of future problems. The purpose of face reading is not to diagnose or treat disease of any kind. Face reading’s sole use is to direct attention and awareness so that proper measures can be taken to adjudicate if there is a condition that needs attention from a holistic stand point. Roger Bezanis, author of the alternative health best seller “Diagnostic Face Reading and the Holistic You,” has spent the last 16 years studying and testing the human face. He has found that aging and old age do not go hand in hand. We should not look older as we age, Bezanis says. All wrinkles, blemishes, pimples, moles, bumps, red spots, brown spots, age spots, fl aking, dry areas, peeling areas, scars, pockmarks, growths and discoloration are realized in areas of the face that are connected to irritated organs or organs that have an inherent weakness. Moles lie over areas connected to weakened organ, often time representing a growth on that organ. Redness, fl aking and irritation, including dry skin, indicate that the organ is irritated and not getting proper circulation and water. All scars should heal on the face and when they do not, this is an indicator that the corresponding organ to that part of the face is weak. Acne always represents temporary irritations of corresponding organs to the part of the face affected. Puffy regions of the face represent a swollen, irritated or enlarged region of the body associated with the face. Face reading is a tool that can give us notice of problems months and years in advance. By applying the information obtained from a face reading, a person can strengthen and support associated organs through diet and supplementation.

The face tells us three distinct things: the past—predispositions toward illness; the present—the current state of the body; and the future—the likelihood of future problems.

About the author: Victoria Smith is a board certified holistic practitioner who utilizes face reading as a method to access health in her practice located in downtown Florence. She specializes in Foundational Health™. The foundation of good health lies in a healthy digestive tract, a strong immune system and a clean body, detoxified of pathogens, heavy metals and environmental toxins. Once Foundational Health™ is established, positive improvements in all areas are more readily obtained. Just as a house needs a strong foundation, our body needs a strong foundation upon which to build upon. Significant Healing Holistic Practice is located at 10 Girard Street, Florence, KY 41042. SignificantHealing.com, 859-525-8333

January 2009

healingways Biological dentists work closely with an array of healthcare professionals, ranging from nutritionists, chiropractors and bodyworkers to naturopaths and environmental physicians.

oday, it’s not uncommon for professional dental services to offer perks like cushy reclining chairs, aromatherapy and relaxing music and videos. But savvy individuals seek even more: biological dentists whose holistic philosophy is based on the theory that the whole is more than the sum of its parts or symptoms. Armed with mounting evidence that supports the link between periodontal disease and heart disease, as well as diabetes and preterm births, growing numbers of dental patients are exploring safe and healthy treatment options and protocols before taking a deep breath and opening wide. “People who need dental work are doing research that helps them make better, more health-conscious decisions,” confirms Andrea Brockman, a doctor of dental surgery and president of OraMedica International, LLC. The dental health and wellness company works to educate consumers on how to be their own dental advocate. “When faced with an opinion that you have evidence of gum disease,” for example, “you should be aware of the difference between short- and longterm options, as well as the real issues, which are the health consequences,” comments Brockman. It is important to keep the family physician informed, especially when faced with impending

Biological Dentistry Holistic Options to Explore Before We Open Wide by Lee Walker surgery, pregnancy or a family history of heart disease. “Biocompatibility has less to do with periodontal disease than with other chronic illnesses, pain and allergies,” explains Brockman. “The more you understand ahead of time about periodontal examinations, diagnostic tests, proposed treatments and expected results, the better your questions will be during consultations with your dentist and physician.” The same principle applies to everything from treating individual issues underlying halitosis to restoration of teeth using today’s mercury-free dental filling materials, such as composite resins and porcelains. According to Brockman, the present void in holistic dental health care exists because medical doctors have little to no training in dentistry, and dentists aren’t licensed to treat the whole body. That gap is slowly being filled by biological dentists who consider a patient’s teeth, jaws and gums from a whole body perspective. Biological dentists also work closely with an array of healthcare professionals, including environmental physicians, acupuncturists, chiropractors, naturopaths, nutritionists, body workers and other holistic practitioners. “Biological dentists are not just ‘mercury-free,’” advises Brockman. “They believe that proper nourishment, detoxification and restoration of balance and function are paramount in overall health, and that dentistry plays a vital role.” They ascribe to the Hippocratic Oath, ‘First, do no harm.’ They support their mission by taking hundreds of hours of continuing education, keeping up-to-date on studies published throughout the world, and making substantial investments in the special

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Consumers for Dental Choice (ToxicTeeth.org); Holistic Dental Association (HolisticDental.org); International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM.org); International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT.org) and International Association of Mercury Free Dentists (DentalWellness4u.com). Dr. Andrea Brockman is the author of Take a Holistic Bite Out of …., a series of dental health tips booklets; the HealthyGates Dental Resource Manual; and My Dental Coach Consumer Dental Advocacy Program, a newsletter. For more information, email info@ OraMedica.com. Visit OraMedica.com or MyDentalCoach.com

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Indoor Options to Beat the Blahs by Barb Amrhein

Plunging temperatures in cold weather climes can put a chill on the best-intentioned fitness routine. DVD programs and free weights are solid indoor choices, but we also can look forward to moving beyond those basics to more adventurous pursuits at local fitness clubs and health centers. This winter, try some of these activities to stay in shape while having fun.

Take a spin

The latest version of stationary bike riding, called spinning, continues to pick up in popularity, burning about 350 to 500 calories per 45-minute workout while toning the lower body. The trademarked indoor cycling equipment workout, created by endurance athlete Jonathan Goldberg in 1987, employs stationary bikes modified

to feel like mountain bikes, allowing riders to change speed and resistance levels. In a class setting, instructors employ music and coaching to lead riders through routines designed to simulate outdoor terrain, with hill climbs, sprints and interval training. “Young or not so young, fit or on your way there, seasoned cyclist or one who hasn’t ridden a bike in

decades can all make it through the winter and arrive at spring in better shape by joining in on one of the most exciting and beneficial work out programs around,” says Mary Beth Knight, Co-owner and Spinning® Instructor at Revolution Fitness in Oakley on Ridge Rd. in Cincinnati. According to Knight, “Spinning® is easy on the joints, offers variety to your workout routine and is taught by certified fitness professionals who can help you reach your goals in fitness and well-being. There are plenty of class formats to choose from. An interval class will deliver periods of moderate to hard work followed by rest, perfect for those who get bored easily. Strength classes often entail the instructor guiding your up and down ‘hills’ to improve your fitness and your muscular strength. An endurance classes offers a nice steady ride at a moderate effort, improving your aerobic fitness and allows you to head home with more energy. For those wishing to ease into it, Revolution Fitness offers a free First Timers Class each Saturday at 11:30 a.m. During the half hour class you learn proper bike set up and begin your Spinning® journey. Revolution Fitness also offers a five day free trial.”

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Accomplishing something different—in a gym, pool, or on a bike—adds enjoyable new dimension to winter fitness. optimally healthy. Thirty minutes of goal-oriented power walking or jogging per day can be a powerful tool improving cardiovascular function. “This can best be integrated into a daily schedule by taking 10 minutes before breakfast, lunch and dinner to perform basic physical activity. Don’t eat until the 10 minutes of exercise is fully completed,” Nordyke says. “There have been studies that found the average American adult does less than 30 minutes of physical activity per day. This finding is further supported with data compiled by the National Center for Health Statics who found that 66.3% of American adults age 20 and above are either overweight or obese. Being excessively heavy is a burden on the body’s cardiovascular system, which is composed of the heart and lungs. These two organs are essential for pumping and oxygenating blood throughout the body. It is a lot more challenging for these vital organs to do their job if the body has large quantities of thick adipose fat tissue. A strong dose of focused exercise can go a long way towards combating weight problems.”

Dive right in

Water workouts are easy on the joints, a plus for everyone. While lap swimming boosts cardiovascular fitness, water aerobics and other pool-based classes offer variety and camaraderie. Most are music-based—think splash dancing—with choreographed moves and exercises that may use water dumbbells and webbing props for full-body benefits. Pool noodles—inexpensive cylindrical foam flotation devices that resemble their name—are often used for balance, resistance and buoyancy. Students can bring their own or use one provided by the facility. With 13 Aquatic Classes offered weekly, Town & Country Sports & Health Club in Wilder, KY, is capturing a growing audience in the Pool. “Professionals highly recom-

mend participation in aquatic exercise because the water provides a unique resistive exercise medium that is safer and has less impact on the joints due to the properties of water, such as buoyancy and viscosity,” says Bonnie Rumble of Town & Country. “The water offers a training environment where individuals with diverse needs can improve joint stability, muscular strength, endurance and cardio-respiratory health while also combating the negative implications of injury, chronic conditions and the natural effects of aging. Water fitness is really great for everyone because every time you walk or move in the pool your body is pushing 60 pounds of pressure.” Accomplishing something different—in a gym, pool, or on a bike— adds enjoyable new dimension to winter fitness. As always, remember to check with a healthcare practitioner before beginning unaccustomed activities. For more information on Spinning® call Revolution Fitness at (513) 272-2345 or email Revolution2@fuse.net For more information on Zak Home Fitness LLC, call Zak Nordyke at (513) 623-8422 or visit ZakHomeFitness.com For more information on water fitness call Aquatic Instructor Bonnie Rumble at Town & Country Sports & Health

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bodymind type by david-dorian ross

ccasionally, if we are lucky, we experience extraordinary moments when we see ourselves as we could be, struck by a sense of connection to the universe. Psychologist Abraham Maslow called these “peak experiences.” Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi calls them “fl ow states.” Psychotherapist Thomas Moore called them “soul.” Whatever you call them, something remarkable happens in these moments. In my fi rst T’ai chi class, I was dropped unexpectedly into one of these moments. And when I began teaching this martial art, I assumed everyone would want to experience the same thing. Why, then, didn’t more people sign up for my classes? Were they in such denial about what their lives were missing? Then one day I asked myself, “Is T’ai chi really for everyone?”

“What’s the best workout for me?” Many people have asked wellness life coach and T’ai chi expert David-Dorian Ross this question. His answer is always the same: “The one you’ll do again tomorrow.”

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Find out which workouts will most likely satisfy you physically, emotionally, intellectually and soulfully, based on your unique psycho-physio profile.

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The 5-Season BodyMind Types Spring | The Lion | The Warrior Spirit

Humans experience the world on all human levels simultanePsycho-physio profile: ously—physically, emotionally, Typical fi tness club member/trainer; good comintellectually and spiritually. You petitive athlete; large-boned mesomorph (natuand your spouse or friend may experally muscular and able to shed weight); strong rience the same event in profoundly musculature different ways. Part of that experience is created by the way you’ve learned Intrinsic motivator: Achievement/action to process information. Another part Most compatible workouts: is given by the way you are genetically Conventional, highly physical or active exercise predisposed to process information. For example, while T’ai chi ch’uan, Springs are the quintessential go-getters. Their number one intrinsic motithe internal soft martial art for health and vator is their initiative and drive for achievement. Springs are mavericks, longevity, is benefi cial to everyone, each pioneers, adventurers and entrepreneurs—‘take charge’ people. individual will experience it differently, Springs have a strong mental component to their temperament and like to and not everyone will enjoy it. If you aren’t think they have logical reasons for everything they do—although decisions enjoying yourself, you probably won’t slide are just as likely to be based on emotion and instinct. They are competiinto that fl ow moment that reveals your soul tive and impatient; others may sometimes interpret this as being pushy or to your inner eye. controlling. I do many things—I surf, ski, practice Springs love conventional strength/cardio workouts, which satisfy yoga and dance a lot, aware that it’s not the their need for stimulation and a sense of achievement. Their best intrinsic dance performed that is important; it is the motivator toward regular exercise is a sense of competition—if only against experience of the dance, one’s appreciation of themselves. its depth and meaning—its soulfulness. All of Springs tend to lose focus or get distracted by the next challenge these activities nurture the bodymind. If you that comes along. So, while Springs are the least likely to enjoy T’ai chi, steer toward experiences that are more comthe practice can help them stay in tune with their body’s signals, balancfortable and successful for you, you’ll make ing their tendency to ignore their intuition and even physical warnings your efforts to stay fi t and healthy irresistibly like pain. It also can help them stick with an exercise routine through its fun, and therefore effective. If any given activdepth, both of different exercises and principles, which provide logical ity doesn’t transport you to an “Aha!” moment, reasons to work out. try something else that will.

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Summer | The Horse | The Free Spirit

Psycho-physio profile: One way I help people identify what fi tness/ Will try new, fun things; small to medium-boned wellness pursuits would be irresistibly fun mesomorph; lean dancer’s body for them is through a 5-Season BodyMind Typology. I developed this system with other Intrinsic motivator: Spontaneity experts based on meta-analysis of dozens of different typologies, including Ayurvedic Most compatible workouts: typing, Chinese 5 Element theory, MeyersHatha yoga, low-impact aerobics, dance, jazzerBriggs and Human Dynamics. cise, Nia, circuit-training, walking, hiking It also factors in the truth that people feel better about exercise when they Summers are spontaneous, fi ery, charismatic and draare successful doing it. Also, that your matic, but also intensely loving and empathetic. They body may feel better or more natural feel emotions strongly, whether their own or another’s. in a workout that most effi ciently uses They are great communicators, the life of the party, and often solve problems the type of muscle fi ber of which you by talking things out. Summers tend to think of problems in terms of the people have the most: fast-twitch fi bers, involved and how they are feeling. Some may view Summers as touchy-feely. which are especially good for Summers tend to make good athletes, dancers and gymnasts. They love to have anaerobic, strength-type movefun, to do activities that involve other people, but not necessarily with any particument; or slow-twitch fi bers, which lar end result in mind; it is the process that inspires them. Summers are about more are most effi cient at aerobic, than the goal. They often stick with an activity because of the people involved, not the endurance-type movement. activity itself. Workouts like aerobics and jazzercise can draw out the strong feelings on which January 2009

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Most people are hybrids, having a Summers thrive. Yet, because pouring out their own inner energy sends Summers out of balance, they also need inner-directed or meditative activities to conserve their inner energy. Group classes in hatha yoga and T’ai chi ch’uan can satisfy their dual needs for connection and meditation; solo activities like walking and hiking give Summers the chance to hear their own soul.

Indian Summer | The Bear | The Nurturing Spirit Psycho-physio profile:

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Indian Summers fi nd their identity in terms of a group, whether it is family, church, occupation or politics. They are patient listeners, extremely empathetic peacemakers and often have trouble saying no. Indian Summers know exactly where they are going and are not likely to swerve from their path. They see things from a holistic point of view. They take their time gathering information and once they see the whole picture, act decisively. If Indian Summers get active upon awakening, they will do well and feel energetic for the rest of the day. Their sense of group connection makes them interested in just about any activity, as long as they do it with other people who are important in their lives.

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primary and secondary body type. to be quick, precise and linear. Exercise education often works well as a motivator for them. Becoming fit, well or healthy is the right thing to do, for themselves and their family. If they work with a coach or trainer for the first few weeks, Autumns are more likely to religiously follow their exercise routine, almost as if inertia was keeping them from stopping. Yet, Autumns have a high tolerance for discomfort, and so may ignore pain or other warning signals and end up overtraining or getting injured. Workouts to balance this tendency include T’ai chi ch’uan, swimming and ballroom dancing—opportunities to help them get out of their heads, find calm and have fun.

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Winter | The Ox | The Strategist Psycho-physio profile:

Systematic thinker, appears aloof; endomorphic with strong musculature and may tend toward a slower metabolism (gains weight easily)

Intrinsic motivator: Seeing the big picture

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Body building, Ashtanga yoga, martial arts, cardio-kickboxing, tennis, golf, swimming, Chen-style T’ai chi ch’uan Like Indian Summers, Winters see things from a holistic point of view. They take their time gathering information and once they see the whole picture, act decisively. Winters are patient listeners—not necessarily to understand another’s emotions, but to gather information. Some may perceive the inwardly directed Winter as aloof, even cynical, but more likely, Winter is simply processing information and creating strategies for setting and attaining goals. Winters want to know, “What will this workout do for me? How will it fit in with everything else I’m doing?” A logical approach to working out using a systematic schedule is effective for them. Early mornings make the best times for Winters to exercise. Especially as they get older, they settle into themselves, like bears getting ready for hibernation. They need constant, regular stimulation, change and challenge. Tennis, fencing, swimming and martial arts all are recommended, as well as the more vigorous Eastern practices, such as Chen T’ai chi and Ashtanga yoga. David-Dorian Ross is America’s T’ai chi champion, whose competitive performances have won him seven U.S. gold medals and three World medals. He is the owner of Full Circle Fitness and the Full Circle T’ai Chi Academy, and is the talent behind the book, Exercising the Soul, award-winning educational DVDs and a PBS series. Visit DrTaiChi.com

January 2009

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Easing Into the Green Movement at Home

by Beth Davis

he green building movement is in full swing in Cincinnati, with a local chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in motion and the recent launch of the City Green Initiative by City Hall. Examples of green construction are everywhere—from banks, schools and offices to the Great American Ball Park, home of the Cincinnati Reds. Residential builders are also leaning toward green, encouraging homebuyers to build green homes or remodel existing ones. According to the USGBC, a green home uses less energy, water and natural resources; creates less waste; and is healthier for its occupants. Additionally, folks who want to go the extra mile can pursue Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, which is a voluntary rating system developed by the USGBC that promotes the design and construction of high-performance green homes. LEED provides standards when building or buying a house, helping us determine what’s really green. LEED homes are generally safter, healthier, more comfortable and

more durable than a standard home. Benefits of a LEED home include lower energy and water bills; reduced greenhouse gas emissions; and less exposure to mold, mildew and other indoor toxins. Many people, however, own or purchase older homes that often are not built to green standards. Implementing these green building strategies into an existing home can be an affordable way to make your home a healthier, more energy-efficient place to be. Better yet, you can implement these projects little by little over time. So, you might be wondering, how do you know how green your home is and how you can wring the most green from your hard-earned cash (not to mention your time and effort)?

Is Your Home a Green Home? The USGBC uses the LEED for Homes rating system in determining if a home is truly green. For a home to earn LEED certification, it must be newly built or substantially gutted and renovated and meet a minimum number of criteria,

from location, size and building design, to water and energy efficiency, indoor air quality and the types of materials used (non-toxic). Depending on how many criteria are met, a home can be classified as a LEED Certified, Silver, Gold, or Platinum. In addition, Duke Energy, in particular, has a program called Home Energy House Call, which provides a detailed analysis of the home and the most effective steps that residents can take to reduce their energy demand. “[The analysis] helps customers understand how they use energy and gives specific suggestions on lifestyle changes that can make a big difference with little inconvenience,” says Steve Brash, manager of external communications-public affairs for Duke Energy. “Customers can also take advantage of incentives we provide for high-efficiency heating and cooling systems, compact fluorescent lighting and Energy Star® appliances.” Many utility companies, as well as local and state government and other entities often offer rebates, tax breaks and other incentives for adding ecofriendly elements to your home. Consumers can visit the USGBC’s website for information to help you find resources in your area.

Making Little Changes that Go a Long Way The USGBC says there are many affordable things that you can do at home to save our planet as well as your pocket book. Luke Schelly, owner of LJS Designs in Cincinnati, says that insulation, orientation toward light, air circulation, energy-efficient appliances and lighting are all considered when greening a home. “Going green is a lot easier, and more affordable, than we might think,” he says. “Simple changes can make a big difference to energy use, the environment and the utility bill. Changing the furnace filter monthly and waiting until later in the evening to run the dishwasher can have a positive effect.” Not everyone can afford extensive renova-

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tion, but you can still make small but rewarding efforts to make your home greener, says Brash. Some of the simple but powerful adjustments you can make include the following: • Replace older fixtures with new water-conserving fixtures • Use no or low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) paints, finishes and carpets. VOC are emitted as gases and can have a negative impact on health if inhaled. • Select air filters with high Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) scores. (MERV is a standard used to measure the overall efficiency of a filter. Higher MERV ratings mean fewer dust particles and other airborne contaminants pass through the filter.) • Select recycled content and renewable, healthy and environmentally friendly materials • Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. They last seven or eight years and use less energy, saving about $100 per year in electricity. • Instead of night lights, install motion sensors, photocell controls or timers so outdoor lights are on only when needed. • Install weather stripping around doors and caulk cracks around windows to prevent energy-wasting air leaks. • Use your bathroom and kitchen ventilation fans to keep mold at bay. (Fans need to vent to the outdoors in order to be effective.) Brash says that customers of Duke Energy Ohio can also participate in the GoGreen program, which allows them to nominate blocks of their energy use at $2.50 per block; the funds are used to purchase renewable energy credits that support research and development in the renewable industry.

taking on a larger project, you choose salvaged or secondhand materials or reuse and repurpose as much of the materials from the existing structure as possible. In a recent green renovation for a home in the Enright Ridge Urban Ecovillage, in the Price Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati, Schelly used recycled and unusual materials to turn a tiny one-bedroom home into a comfortable three-bedroom home. “We wanted to add a bedroom, but could really only go up,” Schelly said. “The client didn’t need that much space, so instead of building a second floor over the entire roof, we only did half of it. We used the rafters from the roof for walls and salvaged wood from an old amusement park to create a warm feeling in the home.”

Pursuing the Greenest of Green Endeavors If you’re interested in making changes to your home that cost a significant amount of effort and money upfront but yield big long-term dividends for both your bank account and the environment, your best bet is to focus your attention on energy conservation. Increased concern over rising prices of fossil fuels and their effects on the environment is boosting the popularity of alternative energy sources at home. Among your options are solar or wind power and biomass, though geothermal energy has garnered a lot of attention recently because it uses the free, renewable energy in our own backyards, plus the technology has been around for decades. Brian Griffin, executive vice president and COO of Geothermal Solutions, a division of Wright Solutions Group based in Lebanon, Ohio, recommends

geothermal heating and cooling systems because they use the natural constant ambient temperature of the earth to heat in the winter and cool in the summer. “Quite simply, in the heating mode, geothermal systems take heat from the earth, transfer that heat to a refrigerant, then distributes the heat into the structure,” Griffin says. “In the cooling mode, the system takes heat from the structure, transfers the heat to the refrigerant, then transfers the heat back to the ground loop fluid.” This process works the same as that of a standard air conditioner, except a geothermal system uses the loop fluid at a constant temperature instead of varying outdoor temperatures. “This gives the heat pump the energy efficiency advantage of using a small amount of electricity to tap into existing heat rather than warming cold air by burning fossil fuels,” Griffin says. “In other words, it’s like heating and cooling your home when it’s 50 degrees outside—all year long.” Green building or renovating, or even incorporating a few green elements at home, are growing trends worldwide, because people everywhere are finding that even the smallest efforts yield benefits — they save money, protect your health and nurture the environment (and at the very least, they limit the strain of civilization on the planet). For more information contact LJS Designs at 513-235-6172; Duke Energy at 513-421-9500 or visit Duke-Energy.com; Geothermal Solutions at 513-228-4900, Info@WrightSolutionsGroup.com or visit WrightSolutionsGroup.com; and the U.S. Green Building Council at USGBC.org or GreenHomeGuide.org

Being Creative with What You Have Interested in doing more than switching out light bulbs and making other simple changes? “Don’t be afraid to think outside of the box,” advises Schelly. “Creating a green home, especially a green remodel, may mean rethinking the floor plan. Instead of adding on to a home– thus creating more space to use more energy–knock down a wall, add more windows or relocate rooms.” Schelly recommends that when

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wisewords A Conversation with

Gregg Braden Author and Visionary Scientist by linda sechrist

New York Times bestselling author gregg braden is a renowned pioneer in bridging science and spirituality. he is the author of The God Code; The Divine Matrix; and Fractal Time (march 2009). What have you learned from your recent explorations into the nature of reality? Articles I see published in peer reviewed journals document that life on Earth is being infl uenced by cyclic events that are happening on a galactic scale. Recent discoveries, for example, now show that Earth’s location in the heavens has a direct effect upon everything from climate and global temperature to the rise and fall of civilizations—a cyclic journey that was recognized by ancient traditions such the Maya, Aztec and Hopi. Both modern science and the ancient traditions show that we are at the end of just such a cycle today—the Mayan’s Great World Age that began 5,125 years ago and ends on December 21, 2012. Knowing this, I believe that we can apply what we’ve learned from the recent discoveries to guide us through the personal and global changes that face us today. In doing so we also learn how to become better people and, ultimately, to create a better world. Interestingly, additional studies now show that the energy of heartbased emotion affects everything from the atoms of our world to the healing of our bodies, including the very fi elds of the Earth that are affected by the cycles. It’s through the new discoveries that we are now beginning to understand why. We know the bottom line: Heartbased emotion changes the DNA within

our bodies, which is now documented as infl uencing the physical world beyond our bodies. So when we change the way we feel about ourselves and our world, we’re literally creating patterns of magnetic and electrical energy that conform to those patterns. In other words, when we nurture the sacred relationship between our heart and the world we set into motion a profound series of events that can affect the larger world.

Why is this revolutionary? For 300 years, scientists believed that everything was separate, that an event in one place had no effect anywhere else. Scientists now acknowledge that Earth and our bodies are part of a unifi ed fi eld of energy, known by names that vary from the quantum hologram, to the divine matrix to the mind of God. Whatever we call it, the key is that this fi eld is the conduit that carries our inner experiences of thoughts, feelings, emotions and beliefs directly into the world around us. The beauty of these discoveries is that we don’t need to know any of the science to benefi t from what they show us. We are born speaking the non-verbal language of emotions that communicates with the stuff that holds everything together. The pioneering research organization, The Institute of HeartMath, has now documented that the optimum ‘conversation’ between our heart and our brain—a state known as coherence— occurs as a frequency signal that

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measures about .10 Hz. We create this powerful state of consciousness through heart-based experiences, such as feelings of gratitude, care and appreciation. Additional discoveries have revealed that by creating these feelings within our heart, we bring ourselves into alignment with the fi elds that sustain life on Earth.

What nugget can you share from your new book, Fractal Time: The Secret of 2012 and a New World Age? The key to understanding the changes in our world is to recognize where we are in the cycles, and what conditions they have offered in the past. The French mathematician, Benoit Mandelbrot, coined the term ‘fractal’ to describe the simple patterns in nature that repeat themselves on an ever-increasing scale to create the world around us. The atom, for example, can be thought of as a fractal of our solar system; the same pattern only on a larger scale. In nature, from the tiny to the huge, we see similar patterns on different scales. In Fractal Time, I applied the same idea to cycles of time to show how the past is a fractal of the present. Just as an atom helps us to understand the solar system, if we know where to look in the past, we have a good idea of what we can expect in the future. Now that we know how cycles of time trigger changes in our personal lives and civilizations, the question is: Will we embrace the power of heartcentered living as the foundation of a new world cycle? For information, visit GreggBraden.com or HeartMath.org

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Fitness is

by Catherine s. gregory

we may lead an active lifestyle—but what about our kids? startling statistics show that in the past 20 years, the number of overweight children has increased by more than 50 percent.

ccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 1999-2000 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, fewer than one in four children get 20 minutes of vigorous activity each day, and almost half of young people ages 12 to 21 do not participate in any vigorous physical activity at all. The main culprit is a sedentary lifestyle. For most American children, the average amount of energy consumed from food hasn’t changed over the past two decades, but physical activity has taken a nosedive. Experts blame the drop in physical activity on an obsession with the screen: Kids are spending 25 hours or more per week in front of television, video games and computers. “Kids actually burn fewer calories watching television than they do just sitting still. It’s as though TV puts them

into a hypometabolic state,” advises Barbara Brehm, professor of exercise and sports studies at Smith College, in Northampton, Massachusetts. Meanwhile, budget cuts in schools have reduced or eliminated many physical education programs. Physical fi tness is well known for building strength and endurance and warding off illness and disease, such as Type 2 diabetes, once an adult affl iction, now increasing among youth. Studies also show that physical wellbeing is linked to increased academic performance. “I think kids need exercise to focus, to prevent depression and feelings of stress,” Brehm observes. “They need it to stay healthy, both emotionally and physically.” So, how can parents encourage kids to get active? We can start by limiting their exposure to electronic screens.

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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a maximum of two hours a day. Focus instead on increasing activity time.

start ‘em Young One of the best activities going is exercising together as a family. Parents’ attitudes and fi tness choices play a role in piquing kids’ interest; the younger the child, the stronger the impression. “Start from day one,” says Brehm. “If you try to push fi tness on a teenager, they may rebel and become sedentary, so the trick is to fi gure out what activities the teens hate the least or enjoy the most and help to promote that.” Children’s physical development also determines which activities are appropriate. Brehm notes how creating structured exercise for young children can result in negative attitudes toward fi tness. Instead, the emphasis should be on unstructured play. Kids under 5 love to play at the park and engage in games of noncompetitive tag or playful snowball jousts. Basic physical skills, such as throwing, kicking and jumping are good activities at this age.

Most kids won’t show an interest in structured fitness or sports until the sixth or seventh grade, and some never do, Brehm continues. Children ages 5 to 8 can begin a team sport, as long as the focus is on fun, rather than winning. This age group is more susceptible to injury as they develop physical coordination, so it’s vital to set boundaries. Once children reach middle school, open doors for them to discover activities of interest and encourage experimentation. Team sports improve physical coordination and endurance. The whole family can play Frisbee, walk, bike and skate together.

Fun First, Progress Follows Scott Cole, fitness expert and star of the best-selling video Abs of Steel, works as a personal trainer for overweight kids. He also travels with his Get Fit America program to schools, teaching T’ai chi and yoga, aiming to build body awareness and self-esteem in kids from kindergarten through sixth grade. His approach to kids’ fitness is relaxed and intuitive. “My goal is to excite them by tapping into their interests,” he says. “These kids have a chance to reverse the obesity trend. My desire is to teach kids to make healthy choices for themselves, not to view fitness as someone shaking their finger, telling them they should do this. I’m not a scale watcher,” Cole remarks. “I think that puts pressure on kids. Progress is a given if they’re sticking with it because they like it.”

weight resistance exercises like squats, pushups or pullups to build strength.

is 10 years old, shows good riding skills and is able to follow the rules of the road. Some local laws mandate helmets.

Fun Ways to Get a Move On

Swimming – The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends swimming lessons for children ages 4 and up, although classes are available for babies and toddlers, as well.

Once we get kids excited about fitness, chances are, they’ll keep moving for the rest of their lives. Here is a rundown of 10 fun ways to get kids going, as recommended by the American Council on Exercise.

Soccer – Promotes agility, stamina and teamwork. Requires protective gear. Martial Arts – Multiple forms improve

Obstacle Course – These chal-

strength, coordination and mental discipline. Proper training and equipment to prevent injury are essential.

lenge kids to use a variety of skills. Park playground equipment and jump ropes, balls, inflatables and cones make it happen.

Bicycling – Experts suggest riding only

Dancing – Any style, from ballet to

on sidewalks and paths until the child

hip-hop, encourages children’s creative expression and the joy of moving their bodies freely. They can also get a good aerobic workout dancing in the privacy of their own room.

Board Sports – Kids love to be on

a board, whether it’s snowboarding in the winter, surfing in the summer or skateboarding year-round. Injury risk, however, is higher for these sports. For both snowboarding and skateboarding, kids need to wear helmets and an adult should always accompany surfers and boogie-boarders.

Jumping Rope – Jumping rope, still a favorite on playgrounds, challenges coordination and stamina. Skating – Ice-skating, inline-skating and hockey can be both fun and safe, using appropriate protective gear.

Weights Debate The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that weight training not be undertaken until after puberty and when bone growth is complete. However, Brehm notes that she has worked with sixth-graders who enjoyed using weight machines at the gym and did so safely. She does stress the importance of using the proper-sized equipment under supervision and with extreme caution. “If they hit a growth spurt, their muscles and joints are a little more vulnerable to injuries,” Brehm counsels, “so they may need to cut back on how much they’re doing.” Cole doesn’t recommend that kids lift weights. Instead, he encourages body

Basketball – Develops hand-eye coordination and teamwork. Children younger than 7 can use a smaller foam or rubber ball and a lower basket.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 1

Christmas Bird Count – 7:30am-12pm. Participants will use binoculars to identify and count birds. Extensive knowledge of birds is not required. Binoculars are recommended. The purposed of the event is to gather useful data of avian populations and trends. A simple lunch is provided. RSVP 812-933 0661 or MichaelaFarm@Seidata.com OldenburgFranciscans.org New Years Day Practice – 2-4pm.Yoga practice followed by chanting and meditation. Donations requested to give back practice for charity. Yoga Ah! Studio. 4046 Hamilton Ave, 2nd Floor, Cincinnati, OH. 513-542-9642 YogaAhStudio.com

FRIDAY, JANUARY 2

Winter Holiday Camp – 9:30am. Farm animal encounters in heated barns, crafts and food. Ages 5-11. $50. Sunrock Farm. 103 Gibson Lane, Wilder, KY. 859-781-5502 SunrockFarm.org

Danny Frazier Band – 10pm. Full Band. Kick’nRock’n Country. 3620 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-662-0555 KicknBar.com Rock the Firehouse Youth Dance – 7pm. Concessions available. Grades 4-8. Benefits firefighter safety and training. $5. Independence Fire District Station One. 1980 Delaware Crossing, Independence, KY. 859-356-2011

SATURDAY, JANUARY 3

Winter Bird Count – 8:30am. Join the Clermont County park district staff to survey bird population. Free. Sycamore Park, 4200 Ohio 132, Batavia, OH; Kelley Nature Preserve, Ohio 126 Milford, OH; Chilo Lock No. 34 Park Ohio 222, Chilo, OH. 513-8769013 ClermontCountyOhio.gov

Winter Holiday Camp – 9:30am. Farm animal encounters in heated barns, crafts and food. Ages 5-11. $50. Sunrock Farm. 103 Gibson Lane, Wilder, KY. 859-781-5502 SunrockFarm.org

Birds, Squirrels, and Tree Holes – 10-11am. It’s the little things that we often miss when hiking around the park. Even though it is cold, there is still a lot of wildlife activity that becomes more visible without leaves on the trees. Feel free to bring binoculars. Dress for the weather. Avon Woods. 4235 Paddock Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-861-3435 CincinnatiParks.com Families Create! – 10am. Hands-on art activity. Ages 5-12 with adult. $12/$8 members. Weston Art Gallery. 650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-684-4524 TaftMuseum.org

Recycling Fun – 1-4pm. Bring in broken crayons and used newspapers to recycle them into new crayons and fresh paper to draw on. Free. Sharon Woods Sharon Centre. 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH. GreatParks.org Going Global – 1-4pm. Meet an international artist, dance to global grooves provided by DJ Ruckus Ro-

boticus, or catch a performance by Bi-Okoto Drum & Dance Theatre. Don’t forget to stop by for story times with The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County or the art activities in ArtWorld. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-721-ARTS CincinnatiArtMuseum.org

SUNDAY, JANUARY 4

Recycling Fun – 1-4pm. Bring in broken crayons and used newspapers to recycle them into new crayons and fresh paper to draw on. Free. Sharon Woods Sharon Centre. 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH. GreatParks.org Badlands Hike – 3pm. Take a brisk walk along 1.7 miles unpaved trail. Somewhat strenuous. No strollers. Free. Miami Whitewater Forest Timberlakes Program Shelter. 9001 Mount Hope Rd, Harrison, OH. GreatParks.org

TUESDAY, JANUARY 6

Outdoor Silly Sports Challenge – 4pm. It might be “snowshoe” soccer, frigid Frisbee golf or some other whacky outdoor game! Join us for some mid-winter craziness. Wear athletic clothes and shoes. Free. Winton Woods. 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP GreatParks.org

7 Secrets to Better Health and Healing – 6:45-7:45pm. Participants will learn how their body can adapt to negative stressors in their life so they can handle them with more ease achieving their highest Health Potential. Free. ProWellness Chiropractic. 6052 Ridge Rd, Florence, KY . RSVP Mark Johnson MJohnsonDC@gmail.com or 859-282-9835 ProWellnessChiropractic.com Couples Dance – 8-9pm. Learn the fun dances that can be done at parties, night clubs, dances, wedding receptions and cruises. Couples are preferred, but singles will be accepted. $53/$50 Sharonville residents. Sharonville Community Center. 10990 Thornview Dr, Sharonville, OH. RSVP 513-563-2895 EGovLink.com/Sharonville

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7

Little Tyke Hike – 11am. This winter scavenger hunt is specially designed for children ages three to six accompanied by an adult. Bundle up and out we will go into the chilly winter world to find nifty nature treasures. We will end with hot cocoa and good memories. Free. Winton Woods Winton Centre. 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH. GreatParks.org

Potluck and Meditation – 6:15-8:30pm. Prior to the sit, we are having some great food to sit with. Share a dish (Vegetarian if possible). Hamilton Zen Center. 14 Main St, Hamilton, OH. HamiltonZenCenter.com Lecture with Fei Wang – 7pm. Discover where Western visuality meets high-speed Chinese urbanization on the cultural landscape with architect, theorist and translator, Fei Wang. $10/$5 student, seniors, ETA members/free Art Museum members. Cincin-

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 8

Holistic Self-Care Methods – 6:30-7:30pm. Participants will learn simple energy techniques to renew, relieve and relax themselves or others. Free. The Wellness Community. 1717 Dixie Hwy Suite 160, Ft. Wright, KY. Contact Bonnie Crawford 513-791-4060 TheWellnessCommunity.org Carnegie in Concert concert:nova – 7:30pm. $18. The Carnegie – visual and performing arts center. Otto M Budig Theatre, 1028 Scott Boulevard, Covington, KY. TheCarnegie.com

FRIDAY, JANUARY 9

Culture Kids: Bad Hair Day – 10-11:30am, 2-3:30pm. Preschoolers and their parents enjoy story time, tours, snack and hands-on art activities. They’ll create their own hats and hairstyles. $20 for each child/adult pair, $6 additional person/ Members half price. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-721ARTS CincinnatiArtMuseum.org

Moonlight Hike – 6pm. Take a walk along 1.7 miles of unpaved trail while enjoying a crisp, moonlit night. No strollers. Free. Miami Whitewater Forest. 9001 Mount Hope Rd, Harrison, OH. RSVP GreatParks.org

First Full Moon Campfire – 6:30pm. Toast the first full moon of 2009 with a hot chocolate at the roaring campfire following a short hike. Mitchell Memorial Forest Pine Meadow Picnic Area. 7075 Five Mile Rd, Cincinnati, OH. GreatParks.org

David Newman: Love, Peace, Chant – 7:30pm. Chant Artist and sacred musician. $25 at the door/ $20 in advance. Shine Yoga Center. 3330 Erie Ave, Cincinnati OH. RSVP 513-533-9642 ShineYoga.com

College Students Night – 9pm-1am. Present a current, valid college ID at the ticket window to receive one late night special: Lift ticket only $25 each. Lift Ticket with ski or snowboard rental $40. Snow tubing tickets $25 for the entire 4h period. Perfect North Slopes. Lawrenceburg, IN. 513-381-7517 PerfectNorth.com

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10

Bird Walk at Rowe Woods – 8-10am. Beginner and veteran birders welcome. Bring binoculars. Meet in the RW parking lot and dress for the weather. Members free/Non-members daily admission. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods. 4949 Tealtown Rd Milford, OH. 513-831-1711 CincyNature.org

A Healthier, Happier You in 2009 – 11am-12:30pm. Workshop that utilizes a simple self-assessment tool to explore the imbalances in life. Facilitator Kate Harrington of The Wellness Tree will guide participants through various exercises that define specific actions they can take to become healthier and more fulfilled. $5. Park + Vine. 1109 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP Kate@TheWellnessTree.org Fitness Boot Camp – 12-3pm. Learn Power Pilates moves followed by handstand 101 and deep partner stretching. $60/$50 for return students. Yoga Ah! Studio. 4046 Hamilton Ave, 2nd Floor, Cincinnati, OH. 513-542-9642 YogaAhStudio.com

Brush, Clay, Wood: The Nancy and Ed Rosenthal Collection of Chinese Art – 1:30pm. Take a tour through the exhibition with Jean Graves, assistant curator for docent and school services. Graves holds an M.A. in art history, specializing in Asian art. Free with museum admission $8/$6 students 18+ and seniors 60+. Taft Museum of Art. 316 Pike Street Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-684-4515 TaftMuseum.org Winter Walk – 2pm. Join the Naturalist for a nice and easy winter walk through the woods. See which creatures are still out and about this blustery season. Look for tracks and other signs they may leave behind. Free. Sharon Woods Sharon Centre. 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH. GreatParks.org Alexander the Jester – 7pm. Presented by EnterAct Family Series. On stage – comedy. $7/$5 children. Fairfield Community Arts Center. 411 Wessel Dr, Fairfield, OH. Tickets 513-867-5348 Fairfield-City.org Full Moon Walk at Long Branch Farm & Trails – 7:30-9pm. Hike under the full moon and enjoy seasonal natural history readings. Listen to the sounds of the night and observe objects in the night sky. Hike is approximately 2 miles on moderate terrain. Wear good walking shoes! Flashlights are optional. Adults and children ages 8 and up. No dogs. Members free/ Non-members $5. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods. 4949 Tealtown Rd Milford, OH. RSVP 513831-1711 CincyNature.org College Students Night – 9pm-1am. Present a current, valid college ID at the ticket window to receive one late night special: Lift ticket only $25 each. Lift Ticket with ski or snowboard rental $40. Snow tubing tickets $25 for the entire 4h period. Perfect North Slopes. Lawrenceburg, IN. 513-381-7517 PerfectNorth.com

SUNDAY, JANUARY 11

Green Investing Seminar – 12:30pm. Enjoy a vegan brunch catered by Melt while learning the basics of green investing from Merrill Lynch Financial Adviser Tiffany Gray. Park + Vine. 1109 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP Tiffany_Gray@ML.com or 513-5793786. ParkAndVine.com Resolve to Hike – 1pm. We’ll take a fast-paced fourmile walk in a beautiful setting that will start you on the right path for the new year. Free. Miami Whitewater Forest Timberlakes Program Shelter. 9001 Mount Hope Rd, Harrison, OH. GreatParks.org Vermicomposting Workshop – 2-4pm. Learn how to recycle kitchen waste with an indoor worm bin. $10 (including material, bin and instruction book). LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Preserve. 5400 Lanius Ln, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-542-2909 CincinnatiParks.com Chamber Music Series – 2:30pm. 56th annual Chamber Music Series, featuring the region’s fine professional musicians. Free. Taft Museum of Art. 316 Pike Street Cincinnati, OH. 513-684-4515 TaftMuseum.org

MONDAY, JANUARY 12

Saturday Stream Snapshot (SSS) Citizen Monitoring Program Data Sharing Potluck Brunch – 10:30am-12:30pm. SSS Volunteers and anyone interested in the data the Saturday Stream Snapshot Citizen Monitoring Program collected on the Lower Little Miami River and its tributaries are welcome to join. Greenacres provides beverages, breakfast meats

and tableware. Please bring a dish to share. Free. Izaak Walton League Lodge, 544 Branch Hill Loveland Rd, Loveland, OH. Contact Anne Lyon: 513-891-4227 or ALyon@Green-Acres.org Green-Acres.org Adventure Club: Feed the Birds – 4pm. Come make several different feeders to help our feathered friends. Grades 1st-5th. Free. Carrico/Ft. Thomas Branch Library. 1000 Highland Ave, Fort Thomas, KY. RSVP 859-572-5033 CC-PL.org

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13

Duct Tape – 3:30pm. Create one of a kind duct tape masterpiece. Duct tape provided. Children 12 and up. Free. Newport Branch Library. 901 E. Sixth St, Newport, KY. 859-572-5035 or CC-PL.org

Candle Making – 5pm. Carissa from Seventh Street Gifts teaches teens how to make candles. We will be using candle molds and two different types of wax. Ages 12-18. Free. Carrico/Ft. Thomas Branch Library. 1000 Highland Ave, Fort Thomas, KY. RSVP 859-572-5033 CC-PL.org Bike/PAC – 6:30-8pm. Bike/PAC helps the City apply for funding, prioritize the work and promote bicycling. Monthly meeting. Discussion about bicycle and pedestrian access issues. Arnold’s. 216 East 8th St (2nd floor), Cincinnati, OH. More Signing, Less Whining! – 6:45-8:45pm. Parent workshop on teaching babies and toddlers the American Sign Language. Taught by a Child Sign Language Specialist. $45 per couple (includes DVD and book). Bethesda North Hospital. 10500 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP TriHealth 513-475-4500

Family and Friends CPR Anytime – 7-9pm. This class teaches the core lifesaving skills needed to perform CPR on a love one or bystander. Participants will be taught how to perform CPR on an adult, child, or infant and how to help someone who is choking. This is not a certifying or credentialing course. Free. Sharonville Community Center. 10990 Thornview Dr, Sharonville, OH. RSVP 513-563-2895 EGovLink.com/Sharonville

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14

The Ominivore’s Next Dilemma – 7-9pm. A short presentation by Michael Pollan asking us to see the world from a plants’ eye view. Film and discussion. Free. Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church. 1345 Grace Ave, Cincinnati, OH. Contact Ann Flanagan 513-979-8174 HydeParkChurch.com Eric Matthew Tepe – 9pm. Northside Tavern. 4163 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. Northside-Tavern.com

THURSDAY, JANUARY 15

Compassionate Parenting – 6:45-8:45pm. Topic: A Model of Love. We’ll examine the empowering influence we have as parents to effect change by becoming the embodiment of the qualities we wish to see in our children and our world. $30/single or 2-parent team. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center. 4244 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP: 513-5912332 ThePlaceForFamilies.com

FRIDAY, JANUARY 16

Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras: The Yamas & the World

Peace Diet – 6-7:30pm. Exploring the Yamas, the first steps in the eight-limb path to enlightenment laid out in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and how it relates to our food choices and attaining a state of liberation, peace and bliss through direct action. Week 1: Ahimsa: Non-Harming. Required Book: Any Yoga Sutra Translation. $15. 3978 Ardmore Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 888-899-9642 GratitudeInMotion.com

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17

Crop the Holidays – 9am-5pm. Includes continental breakfast and lunch, a beginning session to learn the fundamentals of scrapbooking and a Make and Take project. Benefits community projects and scholarships for area students. $45/$75 mother-daughter couple. E.H. Greene Intermediate School. 5200 Aldine Dr, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-852-1901 MontgomeryWomansClub.org

Stewardship Projects in the Parks – 9am-12pm. Removal of non-native plants. Individuals and groups are welcome. Meet at the lower parking lot by the shelter. Alms Park, Mt. Lookout, OH. Contact Ruthann.Spears@Cincinnati-OH.gov or 513-8618970 x 26

Composting 101 – 10-11am. Learn about converting food waste into nutrients for the soil with the staff of the Civic Garden of Greater Cincinnati. Park + Vine. 1109 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-721-7275 Info@ParkAndVine.com Beehive Assembly – 1-2pm. Assembly of beehives, maintenance. Non-members welcome. Gorman Heritage Farm. 10052 Reading Rd, Evendale, OH. 513-563-6663 GormanFarm.org

Tool Sharpening Class – 10-11am. Sunflower Room. Non-members welcome. Gorman Heritage Farm, Sunflower Room. 10052 Reading Rd, Evendale, OH. 513-563-6663 GormanFarm.org

SUNDAY, JANUARY 18

Family ARTventures: Art Stops – 1-4pm. Learn about the art at the Art Museum by visiting Art Stops in the galleries. Each Art Stop features touchable objects or hands-on activities. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. CincinnatiArtMuseum.org Nature in Winter – 2pm. Walk through woods and discover which animals and plants keep active through winter. Free. Sycamore Park, 4200 Ohio 132, Batavia, OH. 513-876-9013 ClermontCountyOhio.gov Joel McHale – 7:30pm. Presented by Live Nation. On Stage – Comedy. $32.50. Taft Theatre. 317 E. Fifth St, Cincinnati, OH. Tickets: 513-562-4949

MONDAY, JANUARY 19

Creative Expression – 12-2pm. Art therapist guide the creative play of participants to help them gain insight and self-awareness. No artistic talent necessary, just a desire to have fun.Free. The Wellness Community. 1717 Dixie Highway Suite 160, Ft. Wright, KY. RSVP Bonnie Crawford 513-791-4060 TheWellnessCommunity.org Silly Sports Challenge – 2pm. It might be “snowshoe” soccer, frigid Frisbee golf or some other whacky outdoor game! Join us for some mid-winter craziness. Wear athletic clothes and shoes. Free. Winton Woods. 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP GreatParks.org Adventure Club: Culture Quest – 4pm. Join our

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new Culture Quest as we journey to China, just in time to get ready for the New Year. Grades 1st-5th. Free. Carrico/Ft. Thomas Branch Library. 1000 Highland Ave, Fort Thomas, KY. RSVP 859-5725033 CC-PL.org Doug Swenson Yoga Workshop – 6-9pm. Mastering the Secrets of Yoga Flow. The main focus of this class will be centered on the graceful movements of soft and dynamic forms of vinyasa and how to expand this philosophy to create flow in daily life. A variety of yoga postures, both gentle and challenging will be used; all levels will be accommodated for the beginner to advanced practitioner. $60/$50 preregistered before Jan 3. Gratitude In Motion Studio. 268 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 888-899-9642 GratitudeInMotion.com Belly Dancing for Fitness & Health – 7pm. Jamee Jackson returns to teach this popular dance form of expression. Comfortable clothing suggested. Teens and Adults. Free. Cold Spring Branch Library. 3920 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY. RSVP 859-7816166 CC-PL.org

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20

Adventure Club: ArtReach Presents Coretta Scott King – 4pm. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Day, the popular ArtReach players will present a play about the life of this courageous woman. Grades 3-8. Newport Branch Library. 901 E. Sixth St, Newport, KY. RSVP 859-572-5035 or CC-PL.org

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21

Gentle Yoga – 4:45-5:45pm. Join us celebrating Yoga Day USA with this wonderful class for those new to yoga; includes an introduction to standing postures, restorative floor postures, breathing and relaxation. Emphasis will be placed on reducing stress and tension and improving circulation. Free. Gratitude In Motion Studio. 268 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 888-899-9642 GratitudeInMotion.com Ladies Craft Night - Winter Theme – 7-8pm. Join our resident crafter, Pat Schmid, for a seasonal craft that is perfect to decorate the home or to give as a gift. $8/$5 Sharonville residents. Sharonville Community Center, Craft Room on the lower level. 10990 Thornview Dr, Sharonville, OH. RSVP 513563-2895 EGovLink.com/Sharonville Yin Yoga Massage – 7:15-8:45pm. Join us celebrating Yoga Day USA. Yin Yoga Massage incorporates very gentle and therapeutic Thai Yoga Massage techniques while holding the relaxed postures of yin yoga. Suitable for all levels. Free. Gratitude In Motion Studio. 268 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 888-899-9642 GratitudeInMotion.com

THURSDAY, JANUARY 22

Houseplants for “Black Thumbs” – 12-1pm. Lunch and Learn Series. Meet in the Hoffman Library. Civic Garden Center. 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-221-0981 x18 CivicGardenCenter.org Adventure Club: Culture Quest – 4pm. Join our new Culture Quest as we journey to China, just in time to get ready for the New Year. Snacks provided. Grades 1st-5th. Free. Cold Spring Branch Library. 3920 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY. RSVP 859781-6166 CC-PL.org Propagation: Part 1 – 6-8pm. This class will be

the first in a series on propagation methods and techniques. Winter is the perfect time to practice air layering propagation techniques on houseplants and begin germinating perennial seeds. $10. Civic Garden Center. 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-221-0981 x18 CivicGardenCenter.org Health Workshop on Weight Issues – 7-8pm. Naturopath Dr. Lawrence Blanchard discusses natural health. Free. LaQuinta Inn and Suites conference room. 350 Meijer Dr, Florence, KY (behind Best Buy on Houston). RSVP 859-653-4923

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23

Taoist Yoga – 7:30-9pm. This class is used to enhance the flow of energy or chi through the body combining two approaches of teaching into one practice: one approach is yin – passive and restorative holds and the other approach is yang – active stretching and strengthening using fluid circular movements. Dropin $16. First class is free. Gratitude In Motion Studio. 268 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 888-899-9642 GratitudeInMotion.com Ron White – 7:30pm. Presented by Live Nation. On Stage – Comedy. $42.75. Taft Theatre. 317 E. Fifth St, Cincinnati, OH. Tickets: 513-562-4949

Jane Comfort & Company: An American Rendition – 8:30pm. Production examines the moral and political paralysis in face of the entertainmentinduced coma that keeps people glued to television. $27/$22. Aronoff Center, Jarson-Kaplan Theater. 650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-621-2787 CDT-Dance.org High School Students Night – 9pm-1am. Present a current, valid High School ID at the ticket window to receive one late night special: Lift ticket only $25 each. Lift Ticket with ski or snowboard rental $40. Snow tubing tickets $25 for the entire 4h period. Perfect North Slopes. Lawrenceburg, IN. 513-3817517 PerfectNorth.com

SATURDAY, JANUARY 24

Magic Beans: Legumes in Our Lives at Rowe Woods – 10am-3pm. Drop in for an exploration of legumes and beans and earn about the role they play in the natural world. Samples will be available. Members free/Non-members daily admission. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods. 4949 Tealtown Rd Milford, OH. 513-831-1711 CincyNature.org

Sustainable Living: Heirloom Plants – 10am-12pm. Find out what distinguishes an heirloom flower or vegetable from a hybrid, and why it is beneficial – and delicious – to grow them. Learn about the many varieties of vegetables and plants grown by local farmers and gardeners, which seeds are easy to save and what to do with them next year. Civic Garden Center. 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-221-0981 x18 CivicGardenCenter.org Cincinnati Ballet: Raising the Barre! – 11am, 1pm. Part of ARTrageous Saturdays performing arts series for ages 3-10. $5. Raymond Walters College. 9555 Plainfield Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-745-5705 RWC.UC.edu Winter Survival – 2pm. Discover how animals sur-

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vive during the cold winter. Nature hike and crafts. Free. Sharon Woods Sharon Centre. 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH. GreatParks.org

Spiritual Revolution: The Road to Yoga – 3-5pm. With Anna Ferguson. This workshop will address the changes we can make in our own lives for peace through the practice of yoga on and off the mat. Participants will be guided through a hatha yoga practice blending different styles of yoga, including vinyasa and yin. This yoga practice will be combined with inspiring, uplifting music and quotes/poetry from amazing people of history and today. $30/$25 preregistered. Gratitude In Motion Studio. 268 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 888-899-9642 GratitudeInMotion.com Jane Comfort & Company: An American Rendition – 8:30pm. Production examines the moral and political paralysis in face of the entertainmentinduced coma that keeps people glued to television. $27/$22. Aronoff Center, Jarson-Kaplan Theater. 650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-621-2787 CDTDance.org High School Students Night – 9pm-1am. Present a current, valid High School ID at the ticket window to receive one late night special: Lift ticket only $25 each. Lift Ticket with ski or snowboard rental $40. Snow tubing tickets $25 for the entire 4h period. Perfect North Slopes. Lawrenceburg, IN. 513-3817517 PerfectNorth.com

SUNDAY, JANUARY 25

Birding By Ear – 9am. We will go over a few basic birding concepts, including how to identify common species of birds without looking up. Coffee will be provided, bring an insulated mug for the hike. Free. Miami Whitewater Forest Visitor Center. 9001 Mount Hope Rd, Harrison, OH. GreatParks.org

Chamber Music Series – 2:30pm. 56th annual Chamber Music Series, featuring the region’s fine professional musicians. Free. Taft Museum of Art. 316 Pike Street Cincinnati, OH. 513-684-4515 TaftMuseum.org

MONDAY, JANUARY 26

Adventure Club: Museum Center-Geology Rocks – 4pm. Rocking hands-on program where participants will examine, test, and classify specimens to learn their true identities. Special presentation by the Museum Center. Grades 1st-5th. Free. Carrico/Ft. Thomas Branch Library. 1000 Highland Ave, Fort Thomas, KY. RSVP 859-572-5033 CC-PL.org

The World Peace Diet Study Group, Recipe Exchange & Potluck – 7:30-9:00pm. Share a delicious meal together. Participants will try out tasty vegan dishes; recipes will be shared and discussed, along with food replacement ideas. In each class we will discuss a chapter of the book, preview films/documentaries, and explore how to make changes in our eating habits. Required Book: The World Peace Diet by Will Tuttle. $9 or bring a vegan dish. Gratitude In Motion Studio. 268 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 888-899-9642 or GratitudeInMotion.com

TUESDAY, JANUARY 27

Disease Resistant Plant Selection – 6-8pm. One easy way to eliminate the use of pesticides, fungicides and other chemicals is to select plants that are naturally resistant to pests and disease. Learn all about the tried and true resistant varieties in this class. Everyone

welcome. Free for volunteers. Civic Garden Center. 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-2210981 x18 CivicGardenCenter.org

Life Transitions Bereavement Support – 6:30-8pm. This professionally facilitated bereavement support group is offered for anyone who has lost a loved one to cancer, to provide mutual support to improve the quality of life. Free. The Wellness Community. 4918 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. Contact Bonnie Crawford 513-791-4060. TheWellnessCommunity.org

Reflexology for Women – 7-9pm. Learn how to support the female body through puberty, childbearing, and menopause by using reflexology during this fun “girls night out”. Ages 7-Adult. $30 for individual/ $50 for 2-person team. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center. 4244 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP: 513-591-2332 ThePlaceForFamilies.com

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28

Wee Wednesdays – 10-11:30am. How’s the weather? Find out by visiting four weather-related stops around the Art Museum for hands-on activities and story times during this open-house program for preschoolers and their parents. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. CincinnatiArtMuseum.org

Zoo Travel Evenings – 6pm. Join the Zoo for an introduction to the 2009 Zoo Travel Program. Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. 3400 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 800-94HIPPO or CincinnatiZoo.org

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Making Sense of Contemporary Art – 2pm. Lecture Hall. Artists, critics, curators and educations address selected topics followed by questions, discussion and reception. Curator’s View. Jessica Flores and Dennis Harrington. Free. Art Academy of Cincinnati. 1212 Jackson St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-562-6262 ArtAcademy.edu

Groundhog Day – 2pm. Meet Park District’s own groundhog and discover more about the hairy hibernators. Free. Chilo Lock No. 34 Park. Ohio 222, Chilo, OH. 513-876-9013 ClermontCountyOhio.gov

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14

Zoo Yoga for Kids – 10am. Learn about animals and plants through yoga. Ages 4-7. $15/$12 members. Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. 3400 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-559-7767 CincinnatiZoo.org

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Appalachian Culture Fest – 10am. Crafters, traditional art demonstrators, storytellers and bluegrass musicians. Free. Cincinnati Museum Center. 1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-251-3378

THURSDAY, JANUARY 29

Cheech and Chong – 7:30pm. Light Up America Tour. Presented by Live Nation. On Stage – Comedy. $59.50, $39.50. Taft Theatre. 317 E. Fifth St, Cincinnati, OH. Tickets: 513-562-4949

FRIDAY, JANUARY 30

Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras: The Yamas & the World Peace Diet – 6-7:30pm. Exploring the Yamas, the first steps in the eight-limb path to enlightenment laid out in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and how it relates to our food choices and attaining a state of liberation, peace and bliss through direct action. Week 2: Satya: Telling the Truth. Required Book: Any Yoga Sutra Translation. $15. 3978 Ardmore Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 888-899-9642 GratitudeInMotion.com

In the Dead of the Night - Live Owls! – 6:30-8pm. Join us by the fire and meet amazing nocturnal creatures right when they are awake and on their game. Bring mug; cocoa provided. California Woods Nature Preserve. 5400 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513- 231-8678 CincinnatiParks.com Runnin Word Wednesday – 7pm. Share writing

or monologue, or listen to readings by others. Bean Haus. 640 Main St, Covington, KY. 859-431-2326 BeanHaus.com

SATURDAY, JANUARY 31

Going Local: Ideas and Resources for Eating Locally – 9am-12pm. Workshop designed to provide tips and support about eating locally. $25/ $35 with lunch. Grailville. 932 O’Bannonville Rd, Loveland, OH. RSVP 513-683-2340 Grailville.org Breaking Barriers: Contemporary Dance Concert – 7:30pm. Humorous and thought provoking modern dance that intertwines poetry, story and music. $15/$13 seniors and students. Fairfield Community Arts Center. 411 Wessel Dr, Fairfield, OH. 513-867-5348

Eurydice – 8pm. Opening night. A modern tale of loss and love, Eurydice is the classic myth of Orpheus retold from the heroine’s point of view, abounding with surprising plot twists and quirky humor. $12. Know Theatre of Cincinnati. 1120 Jackson St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-300-5669 KnowTheatre.com

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Yoga4Babies – 11am-12pm. Children explore their bodies, gaining confidence and building an awareness of balance. From an early age children learn inversions, developing the confidence to be upside down. Our approach prepares children to find their meditative center in addition to preparing them for gymnastics, soccer and all other sports. $15 drop-in/ $100 for 10 classes. The Edge Yoga Studio. 1507 Springfield Pike, Wyoming, OH. 513-821-9642 YogaEdge.net Cancer Group for Women – 11:30am-1:30pm. This is a cancer support group for women with all types of cancer. Sponsored by Susan G. Komen Foundation. Free. Hope Lodge. 2806 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060 TheWellnessCommunity.org

Yoga – 1:30-2:30pm. Free. The Wellness Community, Room 310. 1717 Dixie Highway Suite 160, Ft. Wright, KY. 513-791-4060 TheWellnessCommunity.org

Yoga – 5:30-6:20pm. Free. The Wellness Community. 4918 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060 TheWellnessCommunity.org Rock ‘n Rocket – 6pm. Enjoy a fun flow to Beatles, Moby, Erica Badu and many more. Participants may request or bring their own music. $10 drop-in/$45 for 5 classes. Yoga Ah! Studio. 4046 Hamilton Ave, 2nd Floor, Cincinnati, OH. 513-542-9642 YogaAhStudio.com

World Peace Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Chakra Harmonizing Vinyasa Practice. Drop-in $16/$11 child. First class is free. Gratitude In Motion Studio. 268 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 888899-9642 GratitudeInMotion.com Zumba – 6-7pm. No class the final week of the month. $40 for 5 classes. A-Marika Dance Company. 10831 Sharondale Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-769-0409 A-Marika.com

Prenatal Yoga – 6:30-7:15pm. 8-week series begins Jan 5. $80 for 8 weeks. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center. 4244 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP: 513-591-2332 ThePlaceForFamilies.com

Historical/Horror Film Series – 6:30-10:30pm. Every second Monday of each month. Through February. The series includes ten films over the course of five months. $7.50/members free. Lois & Richard Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Art. 44 E 6th St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-345-8400 ContemporaryArtsCenter.org Welcome to Wellness – 6:30-8pm. Informal dropin sessions led by a person who has recovered from cancer. They provide a detailed description of our program, information on how to get involved and a tour of our facilities. Free. The Wellness Community. 1717 Dixie Highway Suite 160, Ft. Wright, KY. 513791-4060 TheWellnessCommunity.org

Zen Practice – 7-8pm. Sitting, walking, bowing and chanting meditation. Please arrive 10 minutes early, since we lock the doors to maintain privacy and security promptly at the start times. Dress is casual and comfortable. Northern Hills United Methodist Church, Northern Hills UMC. 6700 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH 513-542-4010 HamiltonZenCenter.com Yoga Sampler – 7:30-8:15pm. 8-week series begins Jan 5. This introduction to the various styles of yoga incorporates stretching, fitness, and relaxation while allowing participants to explore Hatha, Kripalu, Ashtanga, Power, Anusara, and more. $80 for 8 weeks. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center. 4244 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP: 513-5912332 ThePlaceForFamilies.com

Rise & Shine Yoga – 6-6:45am. Ashtanga-based power yoga class. $5. The Edge Yoga Studio. 1507 Springfield Pike, Wyoming, OH. 513-821-9642 YogaEdge.net

Save the Moms Yoga – 9:15-11am. Bring a yoga mat. $10/drop-in or $40/entire session. Pre-register for 6-8 week intervals. Childcare available by advanced reservation at $4/child. Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, 2nd Floor Auditorium. 1345 Grace Ave, Cincinnati, OH. Contact Kelly Kramer: 513-469-6799 HydeParkChurch.com Open Yoga Practice – 9:30am. Free. Yoga Ah! Studio. 4046 Hamilton Ave, 2nd Floor, Cincinnati, OH. 513-542-9642 YogaAhStudio.com

Zumba – 9:30-10:30am. Jan 6, 13, 20, 27. Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music-dance themes and rhythms like meringue, salsa, cumbia, flemenco, reggaeton, belly dance and more. This is a beginners class which combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combomnations that allow the participants to dance away the worries. $38/$35 Sharonville residents. Sharonville Community Center.10990 Thornview Dr, Sharonville, OH. RSVP 513-5632895 EGovLink.com/Sharonville Tai Chi – 10-11am. All levels of experience are welcome. $15. Angelic Whispers Holistic Center. 11465 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH. 513-7820101 AngelicWhispersHolisticCenter.com

Overeaters Anonymous – 10-11:30am. Free. Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, Room G-206. 1345 Grace Ave, Cincinnati, OH. Contact Ellen Bierhorst: 513-221-1289 HydeParkChurch.com

Tai Chi at Christ Hospital – 12-1pm. Free. Christ Hospital. Cancer Center, D-Level. 2139 Auburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060 TheWellnessCommunity.org

Tai Chi – 2-3pm. Tai Chi for Better Health. Six classes for $60. Synergy Holistic Health Center.

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Relaxation & Guided Imagery – 5:15-6:15pm. Guided Imagery is a popular form of “directed daydreaming” designed to help cancer patients positively envision their body fighting cancer and healing. Research shows that Guided Imagery not only works to relax, calm, and elevate mood, but also helps to elevate immune functioning, reduce pain and headaches, enhance intuition and creativity, and lower anxiety and depression. Free. The Wellness Community. 4918 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513791-4060 TheWellnessCommunity.org Belly Dance 101 – 6-7pm. New 6 weeks session starts Jan 6. 6 weeks/$60. Richwood Presbyterian Church. 1070 Richwood Road, Walton, KY. RSVP RadiantFitness.com Yoga with Lilias 1 – 6-7:15pm. All levels welcome. Moderately paced, key poses, breathing, and relaxation. $15/$72 for 6 week session. YogahOMe Mariemont. 7457 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, OH. 513-561-9642 YogahOMe.net Welcome to Wellness – 6:30-7:30pm. Informal drop-in sessions led by a person who has recovered from cancer. They provide a detailed description of our program, information on how to get involved and a tour of our facilities. Free. The Wellness Community. 4918 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513791-4060 TheWellnessCommunity.org Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Free. The Wellness Community, Room 310. 1717 Dixie Highway Suite 160, Ft. Wright, KY. 513-791-4060 TheWellnessCommunity.org Prenatal Yoga: Hot Mama – 6:30-7:30pm. This is a safe and supportive class in which yoga postures are modified to fit the needs of an expectant mother. It is recommended that prenatal students start the class after the first trimester of pregnancy has passed. Beginners are welcome. Drop in $16. First class is free. Gratitude In Motion Studio. 268 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 888-899-9642 GratitudeInMotion.com Belly Dance Fitness – 7-8pm. New 6 weeks session starts Jan 6. 6 weeks/$60. Richwood Presbyterian Church. 1070 Richwood Road, Walton, KY. RSVP RadiantFitness.com Basic Dance Lessons – 7-10pm. A new dance is taught each month. Single dancers and couples welcome. Beginner lessons are from 7:15-8:15pm, advanced lessons are from 8:30-9:30pm. A new dance is taught each month. Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, G-Refectory. 1345 Grace Ave, Cincinnati, OH. Contact Rich: 513-251-3155 HydeParkChurch.com Yoga – 7-8pm. All levels of experience are welcome. $15. Angelic Whispers Holistic Center. 11465 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH. 513-782-0101 AngelicWhispersHolisticCenter.com Open Grief Support Group – 7-9pm. Every second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Parent, Sibling and Friend welcome. Free. St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, Hospitality Room. 5720 HamiltonMason Rd, Liberty Township, OH. 513-870-9108 CompanionsOnAJourney.org

Yoga with Lilias 2 – 7:30-8:45pm. Intermediate level. Working deeply, a faster pace, classical poses, knowledge of Sun salutation and meditation. $15/$72 for 6 week session. YogahOMe Mariemont. 7457 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, OH. 513-561-9642 YogahOMe.net

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Belly Dance 201 – 8-9pm. New 6 weeks session starts Jan 6. 6 weeks/$60. Richwood Presbyterian Church. 1070 Richwood Road, Walton, KY. RSVP RadiantFitness.com

Community Yoga Classes – 9am-10am. Bring a mat and drop in. No yoga experience necessary. Free. Richwood Presbyterian Church. 1070 Richwood Rd, Boone County, KY. 859-485-1238 RadiantFitness.com

Welcome to Wellness – 10-11am. Informal drop-in sessions led by a person who has recovered from cancer. They provide a detailed description of our program, information on how to get involved and a tour of our facilities. Free. The Wellness Community. 4918 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513791-4060 TheWellnessCommunity.org Little Sprout Yogis – 11:30am. 8-weeks series starts Jan 7. This “new parent & baby” yoga class focuses on strengthening the physical, spiritual and emotional bond between parent and child. We will use slow moving, interactive yoga postures ideal for parent and babies 6 weeks to crawling. $80 for 8 weeks. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center. 4244 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP: 513591-2332 ThePlaceForFamilies.com

Yoga: Traditional Kripalu Style – 12:15-1:15pm and 6:15-7:30pm. 6 classes for $60 or $15 per class for “drop-ins.” Synergy Holistic Health Center. 7413 US 42, Ste 3, Florence, KY. 859-525-5000 SynergyHolisticHealth.com Yoga at Dunham Rec. Center – 1-2pm. Free. Dunham Recreation Center. 4356 Dunham Lane (of Guerley Road), Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060 TheWellnessCommunity.org Hiking Club – 4-5pm. Easy/Moderate Trail. All hikes start and finish at the Treehouse in Mt. Airy Forest. Come prepared with water, hiking shoes and walking sticks (optional). Mt. Airy Forest. 5083 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH. Contact Peggy: BackstStudio@Cinci.rr.com CincinnatiParks.com Yoga4Kids – 4:30-5pm. This class brings focus to the energy in every child. Children are guided through a fun series of new and ancient yoga poses and whatever comes up. $5. The Edge Yoga Studio. 1507 Springfield Pike, Wyoming, OH. 513-8219642 YogaEdge.net

ocket 2 – 4:45pm. A dynamic yoga practice that challenges body and mind. This class introduces more inversions, arm balances, and back bends for the ultimate feel-good routine created by Larry Schultz. $10 drop-in/$45 for 5 classes. Yoga Ah! Studio. 4046 Hamilton Ave, 2nd Floor, Cincinnati, OH. 513-542-9642 YogaAhStudio.com

Zumba – 5:30-6:30pm. Jan 8, 15, 22, 29. Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music-dance themes and rhythms like meringue, salsa, cumbia, flemenco, reggaeton, belly dance and more. This is a beginners class which combines high energy

Rise & Shine Yoga – 6-6:45am. Ashtanga-based power yoga class. $5. The Edge Yoga Studio. 1507 Springfield Pike, Wyoming, OH. 513-821-9642 YogaEdge.net Kripalu Yoga w/ Marquetta Gunderson – 9:3010:45am, 6:15-7:30pm. $10 drop-in, no contract. Serenity Now. 8761 U.S. Highway 42, Suite C, Union, KY. 859-647-7780 SerenityNow8761.com and motivating music with unique moves and combomnations that allow the participants to dance away the worries. $38/$35 Sharonville residents. Sharonville Community Center.10990 Thornview Dr, Sharonville, OH. RSVP 513-5632895 EGovLink.com/Sharonville Community Garden Development Training – 6-8:30pm. Jan 14, 21, 28. Through April. Everyone welcome. Different topics on gardening practices every week. Free. Civic Garden Center. 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-221-0981 x16 CivicGardenCenter.org

Down Syndrome Ballroom Dance Class – 6-7pm. Jan 7, 14, 21. Free. A-Marika Dance Company. 10831 Sharondale Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-7690409 A-Marika.com Meditation Classes – 6:45pm. Begins January 14. 4 week session. Registration is required. ProWellness Chiropractic. 6052 Ridge Rd, Florence, KY. 859282-9835 ProWellnessChiropractic.com

Artist File – 7pm. Every second Wednesday of each month. Enjoy a monthly discussion of artists featured in the Cincinnati Art Museum’s collection. No reservation required. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. CincinnatiArtMuseum.org Herpetology Programs at Rowe Woods – 7-9pm. Every first Wednesday of each month. Light refreshments will be served. Members free/Nonmembers daily admission. Rowe Woods Auditorium. 4949 Tealtown Rd Milford, OH. Bill Creasey 513831-1711 x125 CincyHerps.com Zen Practice – 7-8:30pm. First-time visitor will be provided with some basic instruction on the meditation forms we use: sitting, walking, bowing and chanting. Please arrive 10 minutes early, since we lock the doors to maintain privacy and security promptly at the start times. Dress is casual and comfortable. Hamilton Zen Center. 114 Main St, Hamilton, OH. 513-623-6495 HamiltonZenCenter.com

Child Loss Support Group – 7-9pm. Every first and third Wednesday of each month. Free. St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, Hospitality Room. 5720 Hamilton-Mason Rd, Liberty Township, OH. 513870-9108 CompanionsOnAJourney.org Widowed Grief Group – 7-9pm. Every second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Free. St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, Hospitality Room. 5720 Hamilton-Mason Rd, Liberty Township, OH. 513870-9108 CompanionsOnAJourney.org

Teen Fusion – 7:30-8:30pm. Yoga for Teenagers. $14 drop-in. YogahOMe Mariemont. 7457

Yoga – 2-3pm. Free. The Wellness Community. 4918 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060 TheWellnessCommunity.org Meditation – 6-7pm. Every 2nd Thursday of each month. With Gary Matthews. $20. Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302 in Cincinnati. 513-489-5302 StillpointTherapy.com Tai Chi – 6:45-7:45pm. All levels of experience are welcome. $15. Angelic Whispers Holistic Center. 11465 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH. 513-7820101 AngelicWhispersHolisticCenter.com

Writing Group – 7pm. Every second Thursday of each month. Writing in the company of one another, we will provide the mutual support that will enable us to enhance our skills. Free. Carrico/Ft. Thomas Branch Library. 1000 Highland Ave, Fort Thomas, KY. 859-572-5033 CC-PL.org

Zen Practice – 7-8:15pm. Sitting, walking, bowing and chanting meditation. Please arrive 10 minutes early, since we lock the doors to maintain privacy and security promptly at the start times. Dress is casual and comfortable. Cincinnati Zen Center. 3647 West 8th St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-684-4216 HamiltonZenCenter.com Tai-Chi – 7:30-8:30pm. Free. The Wellness Community, Room 310. 1717 Dixie Highway Suite 160, Ft. Wright, KY. 513-791-4060 TheWellnessCommunity.org

Salsa Dancing – 8:30pm. Salsa Dancing instructed by Jeff Cole from Steppin Out Dance Studio. $3/ person. The Argentine Bean Bistro and Wine Bar. 2875 Town Center Blvd, Crestview Hills, KY. 859426-1042 ArgentineBean.net

Yoga for Preschoolers – 9:30am. 8-week series begins Jan 9. By integrating storytelling, games, and music, yoga enhances growing children’s flexibility, strength, coordination, and body awareness. Ages 3-5. $80 for 8 weeks. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center. 4244 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP: 513-591-2332 ThePlaceForFamilies.com Yoga at Christ Hospital – 11am-12pm. Free. Christ Hospital. Cancer Center, D-Level. 2139 Auburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060 TheWellnessCommunity.org Overeaters Anonymous – 12-1:30pm. Free. Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, Room G-206. 1345 Grace Ave, Cincinnati, OH. Contact Kate Kushman: 513-546-5429 HydeParkChurch.com

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Friday’s 5 after 5 – 5-7pm. 5 wines and 5 foods for $5. Whole Foods Market. 2693 Edmondson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-531-8015 WholeFoodsMarket.com

Friday’s 5 after 5 – 6-8pm. 5 wines and 5 foods for $5. Whole Foods Market. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. RSVP 513-398-9358 WholeFoodsMarket.com

Shamanic Journey – 6-7pm. Every 2nd Friday of each month. With Gary Matthews. Participants should wear loose comfortable clothing and maybe bring a journal. $20. Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302 in Cincinnati. 513-489-5302 StillpointTherapy.com Final Fridays at Art Beyond Boundaries Gallery – 6-10pm. Last Friday of each month. View an exhibition of original fine artwork by local artists with disabilities, enjoy wine & cheese, and meet the artists. Learn & understand. Art Beyond Boundaries Gallery. 1410 Main St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-4218726 ArtBeyondBoundaries.com

Open Wheel Throwing Pottery Sessions – 6-8pm. Every 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. Make pottery on the wheel. Instruction, clay, tools, firing, wine and refreshments provided. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Funke Fired Arts. 3130 Wasson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-871-2529 FunkeFiredArts.com Yoga du Jour – 6-7:15pm. Participants will have an opportunity to experience funk, flow or fusion to their yoga practice. We will offer something different every Friday night. $14, first week free. YogahOMe Oakley. 3215 Brotherton Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-871-9642 YogahOMe.net

Friday Night Dance and Group Class – 7-11pm. Group class 7-8pm, general dancing 8-11pm. $5 class/$5 dance. A-Marika Dance Company. 10831 Sharondale Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-769-0409 A-Marika.com Vajrasattva Practice – 7pm. Chanting practice done in Tibetan. An English translation is available for participants. GSL Monastery. 3046 Pavlova Dr, Cincinnati. 513-385-7116 GadenUSA.org

Dance Lessons and Social – 7:30-10:15pm. Dance lessons are from 7:30-8:30pm. Dancing continues from 8:30 -10:15pm. Ballroom dancing to Big Band music. Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, G-Refectory. 1345 Grace Ave, Cincinnati, OH. Contact Rich: 513-251-3155 HydeParkChurch.com

Sport Social – 8pm-12am. Enjoy an evening socializing and playing racquetball, walleyball and tennis. Food provided. $12/$10 full club members. Court Yard Sportsplex. 7373 Kingsgate Way, West Chester, OH. 513-777-5530 CourtYardSportsplex.com.

Second Saturdays at Rowe Woods – 8am-5pm. Every second Sunday of each month. Enjoy a variety of activities from make-and-take crafts, to guest speakers, to theme hikes. Members free/Nonmembers daily admission. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods. 4949 Tealtown Rd Milford, OH. 513-831-1711 CincyNature.org Hiking Club – 8-9:30am. Moderate Trail. All

hikes start and finish at the Treehouse in Mt. Airy Forest. Come prepared with water, hiking shoes and walking sticks (optional). Mt. Airy Forest. 5083 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH. Contact Peggy: BackstStudio@Cinci.rr.com CincinnatiParks.com Health Screenings – 9am. Blood pressure, weight, foot and spinal screenings. Free. Owens Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center. 7319 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-784-0084

Tai-Chi – 9:30-10:30am. Free. The Wellness Community. 4918 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513791-4060 TheWellnessCommunity.org

Kids Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. A fun, creative approach to yoga in 6-week sessions. Kids will learn the breathing and benefits of the practice while developing techniquest to help relax in their busy worlds off the mat. For children ages 5-12. YogahOMe Symmes. 11928 Montgomery Rd, Symmes Township, OH 513-774-9642 YogahOMe.net Dharma Teachings – 10am. GSL Monastery. 3046 Pavlova Dr, Cincinnati. 513-385-7116 GadenUSA.org

Handbuild Functional Pottery -10am. Families create one-of-a-kind clay art. $20. Funke Fired Arts. 3130 Wasson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-8712529 FunkeFiredArts.com

Prenatal Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Great for 12weeks - delivery. Learn breathing and relaxation techniques for an easier pregnancy and delivery. Practice gentle stretching and toning. $12. Yoga Ah! Studio. 4046 Hamilton Ave, 2nd Floor, Cincinnati, OH. 513-5429642 YogaAhStudio.com Yoga Intro – 11am-12pm. Free. The Edge Yoga Studio. 1507 Springfield Pike, Wyoming, OH. 513821-9642 YogaEdge.net

Belly Dancing – 11am-12pm. All levels of experience are welcome. $15. Angelic Whispers Holistic Center. 11465 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH. 513-7820101 AngelicWhispersHolisticCenter.com Belly Dancing – 11:30am-12:45pm. 8-week series begins Jan 10. For expecting moms. $80 for 8 weeks. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center. 4244 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP: 513-5912332 ThePlaceForFamilies.com

Aesop’s Classic Fables – 11:30am, 1:30pm. Jan 17, 24. In Madcap’s production, Aesop is an old man recalling three of our best-loved stories retold by a cast of puppets and the audience. Following the performance Aesop will stay to discuss his animal friends and answer questions. $7. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-721-ARTS CincinnatiArtMuseum.org Prenatal Yoga: Hot Mama – 12:30-1:30pm. Jan 3, 17, 24, 31. This is a safe and supportive class in which yoga postures are modified to fit the needs of an expectant mother. It is recommended that prenatal students start the class after the first trimester of pregnancy has passed. Beginners are welcome. Drop in $16. First class is free. Gratitude In Motion Studio. 268 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 888-8999642 GratitudeInMotion.com

Family ARTventures – 1pm. An interactive tour of the galleries for the entire family including hands-on elements for everyone to touch and see up close. Meet docent in the main lobby. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. CincinnatiArtMuseum.org Creative Writing Sampler Classes – 1-2:30pm. Every second Saturday of each month. No previous

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experience is necessary. All supplies are provided. Open to Women and Men. Women Writing for (a) Change. 6906 Plainfield Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-272-1171 Fibro Hope Support Group – 1-3pm. Every second Saturday of each month. A healing, positive and supportive environment for former and current patients of fibromyalgia. There will be a guest speaker and refreshments at each meeting. Dinn Chiropractic. 284 Main St, Florence, KY. Contact Leah McCullough: Info@FibroHopeSupport.org 859-380-9737 FibroHopeSupport.org

Savor the Flavors of Whole Foods Market – 1-3pm. Whole Foods Market wants their customers to be confident that they can select from the freshest, tastiest, healthiest foods available, while staying within their budgets. Every Saturday explore great tastes of our 365 Every Day Value and 365 Organic private brand products along with some of the hottest sale items in town. Enjoy the taste, quality and especially the price. Free. Whole Foods Market. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. 513-398-9358 WholeFoodsMarket.com In Store Tastings – 1-3pm. Whole Foods Market wants their customers to be confident that they can select from the freshest, tastiest, healthiest foods available, while staying within their budgets. Every Saturday explore great tastes of our 365 Every Day Value and 365 Organic private brand products along with some of the hottest sale items in town. Enjoy the taste, quality and especially the price. Free. Whole Foods Market. 2693 Edmondson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-531-8015 WholeFoodsMarket.com Kids Yoga – 1-2pm. A fun, creative approach to yoga in 6-week sessions. Kids will learn the breathing and benefits of the practice while developing techniquest to help relax in their busy worlds off the mat. For children ages 5-12. $72 for 6 sessions. YogahOMe Mariemont. 7457 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, OH. 513-561-9642 YogahOMe.net

Introductory Course on Buddhism – 2pm. GSL Monastery. 3046 Pavlova Dr, Cincinnati. 513-3857116 GadenUSA.org

Tai Chi – 2:30-3:45pm. Tai-Chi translated as the ‘Supreme Ultimate Force’ is best thought of as a moving form of yoga and meditation, and consists of a sequence of movements. Many of these movements are originally derived from the martial arts, but performed in Tai Chi they are slow, soft and graceful motions with smooth and even transitions done as a meditative exercise for the body and mind. $13/per class - $69/6 classes - $120/12 classes - First class is free! Lifepath Center. 734 Brom-Cres Rd,

Studio. 268 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 888-8999642 GratitudeInMotion.com

Studio Sunday – 1-5pm. Sketch a work in the collection on the third Sunday of each month. We provide the drawing materials and instructor, just drop in and look for the Studio Sunday Cart in a different gallery each month! Free. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. CincinnatiArtMuseum.org

Crescent Springs, KY. Call Steven Franzreb: 513574-9060 Lifepath-2001.com

Addictions Program – 7pm. Faith based addiction program. Childcare provided. Entire family welcome. Free. First Baptist Church of Milford. 1367 Woodville Pike, Milford, OH. 513-256-3129

Saturday Sports Night – 7:30pm-12:30am. Every 3rd Saturday of each month. Enjoy tennis, basketball, walleyball, racquetball and card games. Court Yard Sportsplex. 7373 Kingsgate Way, West Chester, OH. Contact Dave: 513-366-3453 HydeParkChurch.com

Sunday Zen Practice – 8-10:30am. First-time visitor will be provided with some basic instruction on the meditation forms we use: sitting, walking, bowing and chanting. Please arrive 10 minutes early, since we lock the doors to maintain privacy and security promptly at the start times. Dress is casual and comfortable. Hamilton Zen Center. 114 Main St, Hamilton, OH . 513-623-6495 HamiltonZenCenter.com Hiking Club – 8-9:30am. Moderate Trail. All hikes start and finish at the Treehouse in Mt. Airy Forest. Come prepared with water, hiking shoes and walking sticks (optional). Mt. Airy Forest. 5083 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH. Contact Peggy: BackstStudio@Cinci.rr.com CincinnatiParks.com

Zen Practice – 9-10:30am. Sitting, walking, bowing and chanting meditation. Please arrive 10 minutes early, since we lock the doors to maintain privacy and security promptly at the start times. Dress is casual and comfortable. Cincinnati Zen Center. 3647 West 8th St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-684-4216 HamiltonZenCenter.com Life as Meditation – 10am. Free. The Cincinnati Yoga School. 6125 Ridge Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513247-9642 Cincyoga.com

Aesop’s Classic Fables – 11:30am, 1:30pm. Jan 18, 25. In Madcap’s production, Aesop is an old man recalling three of our best-loved stories retold by a cast of puppets and the audience. Following the performance Aesop will stay to discuss his animal friends and answer questions. $7. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-721-ARTS CincinnatiArtMuseum.org World Peace Yoga – 12:30-1:45pm. Every first Sunday of each month. Free. Gratitude In Motion

Cloth Diapering Cuteness – 2pm. Every first Sunday of each month. Park + Vine hosts an informal class on all aspects of cloth diapering. Our two in-house mamas tailor each discussion to the specific questions of present parents. Afterward, browse the best selection of cloth diapers in Cincinnati and take advantage of Park + Vine’s package discounts. Park + Vine. 1109 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. ParkAndVine.com

Winter Travel Series at Rowe Woods – 2-3:30pm. Enjoy travelling the world from the comfort of the RW auditorium. Witness beautiful scenery and learn about interesting cultural and natural history in these travelogue programs ranging both near and far. Members free/Non-members daily admission. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods. 4949 Tealtown Rd Milford, OH. 513-831-1711 CincyNature.org

Modified Edge – 3-4:30pm. Practice that introduces an ashtanga practice of the primary series, modified for Western lifestyles and stressful urban living. $15 drop-in/ $100 for 10 classes. The Edge Yoga Studio. 1507 Springfield Pike, Wyoming, OH. 513-821-9642 YogaEdge.net Family ARTventures – 3pm. An interactive tour of the galleries for the entire family including hands-on elements for everyone to touch and see up close. Meet docent in the main lobby. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. CincinnatiArtMuseum.org

Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog – Through Jan 11. Special exhibit to celebrate the 10th Birthday of Duke Energy Children’s Museum at Union Terminal featuring numerous immersive “paws-on” adventures that reinforce “Clifford’s Big Ideas”-ten simple tangible life lessons designed to help young children navigate their world: Share, Play Fair, Have Respect, Work Together, Be Responsible, Be Truthful, Be Kind, Believe in Yourself, Be a Good Friend and Help Others. $2 in addition to admission purchase/free for members. Cincinnati Museum Center. 1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati, OH. CincyMuseum.org Fashion in Film: Period Costumes for the Screen – Jan 30 through Apr 26. Open Tue-Sun, 11am-5pm. The sumptuous costumes in this exhibition span four centuries of clothing design and four decades of filmmaking. The represented films include Titanic, Evita, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and Ever After, among others. $8/$6 students over 18, senior citizens/free on Wednesdays. Taft Museum of Art. 316 Pike Street Cincinnati, OH. 513-684-4515 or TaftMuseum.org

Finding Our Garden – 10am-5pm. Jan 24 though Mar 15. Early Spring Floral Show. Krohn Conservatory. Eden Park, 1501 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. CincinnatiParks.com

Fountain Square Ice Rink – Through Feb 22. Skate on the Fountain Square ice rink. Skate rental, vending machines, and lockers are available on site, plus adult beverages on Fri, Sat and Sun evenings. $2.50/$2.50 skate rental. Fountain Square, downtown Cincinnati, OH. MyFountainSquare.com

I Love You Because – 8pm (Jan 17, 22-24), 4pm (Jan 18, 25). Through Mar 5. A comedy that explores the rules and nuances of dating and reminds us that true romance is learning how to love someone, not in spite of their differences, but because of them. $12. Know Theatre of Cincinnati. 1120 Jackson St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-300-5669 KnowTheatre.com

Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War – Through Jan 11. Open Tue – Sun 11am-5pm. The exhibit highlights the three constitutional crises Lincoln faced as President from 1861 until his assassination in 1865: Secession, Slavery and Civil Liberties during the Civil War. It explores how Lincoln met the enormous challenge posed by these issues, and why his very human struggle still matters to us today. $12/$10 seniors (60+), students & teachers with ID /$8 for children 6-12/free for children under 6. National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. 50 East Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH. 513-333-7500 FreedomCenter.org

Penguin Days: “Bundle Up and Save a Bundle” – Jan 5 - Feb 28, 2009. Experience the cooler side of the Cincinnati Zoo during Penguin Days, with cool prices and cool animals. Half price admission. Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. 3400 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 800-94HIPPO or CincinnatiZoo.org

RockQuest Climbing Center – 12-10pm (Tue – Fr), 12-9pm (Sat & Sun). Enjoy the exhilaration of rock climbing. Nearly 20,000 square feet of climbing walls suited to fit every skill level. $15. Join Us for Specialty Nights: Tue & Thu (Starts at 5pm), College Night Wed (Starts at 5pm) Nadies Night. Admission only $10. RockQuest Climbing Center. 3475 East Kemper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-773-0123 RockQuest.com

Third Annual Changing Perceptions Exhibition: Two of a Mind – Through Jan 16. Mon– Fri 10am5pm, Sat12-4pm. Both artists, with and without disabilities, join together to share the joy of making fine art, while helping the Greater Cincinnati community to see that artistic talent is not affected by disability. Art Beyond Boundaries Gallery. 1410 Main St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-421-8726 ArtBeyondBoundaries.com To Have and to Hold: Portraits of a Collected Nature – Through Jan 23. Open Mon – Fri 9am5pm. Painting and collages inspired by artist Laura McNeel’s personal collection of found objects from nature. Open Monday – Friday 9am-5pm. Enjoy the Arts. 1338 Main St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-621-4700 EnjoyTheArts.org

Zen Practice – 7-8:15pm (Mon, Tue), 7-9pm (Fr, Sat). Sitting, walking, bowing and chanting meditation. Please arrive 10 minutes early, since we lock the doors to maintain privacy and security promptly at the start times. Dress is casual and comfortable. Northern Kentucky Zen Center. 443 Center St, Erlanger, KY. 895-653-9107 HamiltonZenCenter.com 110 in the Shade – 2pm (Jan 25), 4pm (Jan 31), 7pm (Jan 18, 25), 8pm (Jan 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31). A refreshing heartfelt fable about a con man, a country girl, and the way that love can overcome cynicism in even the most tired of souls. $17. Walton Creek Theater. 4101 Walton Creek Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-684-1236 MariemontPlayers.com

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         

   

         

   

    



    



     

    

