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

13 REBOOTING OUR KIDS’ INTEREST IN NATURE by Melissa Moran and Laura Sertic

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21 YAY FOR PLAY Ways to Spark a Child’s Creativity by April Thompson

23 EARTH

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25 JUST WALK

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ur August theme of Empowering Youth includes guidance on how we can help empower children so that they grow up with confidence, emotional intelligence, character, leadership, self-esteem, fitness and social skills while growing into the unique individuals they are created to be. Our collective role is as their guardian, protector and teacher, encouraging them to make their own positive contribution in the world. As another school year begins, it’s more essential than ever that today’s children are mentally and emotionally equipped to engage in safely navigating crucial challenges. Reagan Doll and Kim They–along with our schools–are not immune to the barrage of incidents and news reports on senseless violence unwittingly spreading the mental toxicity of internalized anger turned outward, affecting innocent lives. Parents face the need to balance the messages with faith in the power of change, taking loving actions to replace fear with love. Wayne Dyer maintained, “Love is the ability and willingness to allow those that you care for to be what they choose for themselves without any insistence that they satisfy you.” The Golden Rule applies as we embrace ourselves and others in thought as walking the path that is perfect for each one. Our job includes providing guardrails to keep young people from going off the road and so allow them to better enjoy the journey. When I asked my 9-year-old granddaughter, Reagan, about her view on empowerment, she shared, “My empowerment comes from helping others and making others feel better.” Everyday acts such as loading up backpacks for kids in need and volunteering for our church’s annual Good Neighbor events are clearly shaping her giving heart. As our discussion turned to love and gratitude, she said: “Even if something bad happens we should always have a positive attitude. There are people that are not kind-spirited as something bad has happened in their life,” she continued, “and they are taking it out on others and we need to love them.” Such youth can clearly be vital change agents and we must listen closely to their voices. Playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda shared in his recent Tony Award acceptance speech for the musical Hamilton that the power of love is enduring, even through tough times when hate and fear seem stronger. “Love is love is love is love…” he emotionally avowed, “It cannot be killed or swept aside.” We always have opportunities to make an encouraging difference in the lives of others. Let us choose to take them, putting love into action throughout our day. Walk in love,

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Indy Folk Fest Brings Neighborhood Together Again

he Indy Folk Fest will once again gather neighbors and friends from noon to 11 p.m. on August 13 at the Indy Hostel. Featuring local musicians and artists, food vendors and microbrews provided by Upland Brewery in a laid-back atmosphere, the event is family friendly and feels as much like a picnic as it does a music festival. Festival-goers are encouraged to bike to the event and bring chairs and blankets. Ample bike parking will be available, and lawn seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. This year’s headliners are Bigfoot Yancey, Hyryder and Punkin’ Holler Boys with many other quality acts throughout the day. The Indy Folk Fest also opens the stage to various community organizations to share the good work being done in Indiana. The voice of independent radio, WITT 91.9, will be heard and Kids First Inc. are beneficiaries of the event. Other organizations represented include Indiana Earth Charter, KidsPeace, Keystone-Monon Community Garden, among others. A new addition to this year’s event is the Folk Fest Finale after-party hosted by The Vogue Theater and is free to all festival-goers with wristbands.

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reath.life.yoga has relocated to 8202 Clearvista Parkway, Suite 3B, in Indianapolis—just around the corner from their prior location. The new space is located along the major 82nd Street thoroughfare and will offer new opportunities for both the studio and yoga clients. In late July, the first classes at the new studio included a special 20-minute meditation to set the intention for the space and all who will learn, practice and connect there. breath.life.yoga offers several ways to experience yoga, while staying true to the foundation of authentic yoga practices. Asana, breathing techniques and meditation are incorporated into classes, which include group, private and even corporate settings. In addition to regular asana classes, specialty offerings include kids, restorative, and partner yoga, along with periodic lifestyle classes. Owner Melissa Webb, with over 12 years and 3,000 hours of teaching experience, is excited to get settled and continue expanding her reach in the community. Webb shares, “I work to create a welcoming, safe space for people to explore their body, breath and mind. Yoga is a way of being—a tool we use to achieve and maintain balance and well-being.” For more information, email Melissa@ breathlifeyoga.com or visit breathlife yoga.com.

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Relay Race Event: A Movement Toward Empowering Women

he Indianapolis: Pass The Torch for Women Foundation is hosting a relay event from 9 a.m. to noon on August 27 at the IUPUI Michael A. Carroll Track and Soccer Stadium. Teams of family, friends and coworkers will work together to complete laps around the track and raise money for the foundation. The event also includes presentations by community organizations and a prize giveaway based on completion of networking passports. Participation is free, and donations are accepted to benefit the foundation’s Project Grow Program, which funds college scholarships for eligible female students. Pledges for the foundation’s initiative can be made online at TorchPledge.org. Pass The Torch for Women Foundation inspires women to form networks based on leadership skills, mentorship and development of enriched personal and professional lives. Fostering growth of new opportunities and advancement for women in the workplace is the foundation’s ideal. The relay event will also honor an influential woman in the community with the presentation of a lifetime achievement award.

he eighth annual Cumberland Arts Goes to Market festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on August 20 along Saturn Street in the historic town of Cumberland, Indiana. This celebrated community festival that combines art, craft and music in conjunction with the town’s farmers’ market has been designated a Bicentennial Legacy Project. The festival will use funds from a grant received from the Indiana Office of Tourism to “put history on the street” by offering seven history stations that highlight important periods in Cumberland and Indiana history. In the spirit of looking to the future, a 50-year time capsule filled with the written hopes and dreams of festival visitors will be buried at the conclusion of the event. Also new this year is Civil War-period dancing and traditional Irish folk music performed by the Irish Airs. A marching band will proceed to the main stage to kick off Storytelling Arts with storyteller Sally Perkins performing an original piece, weaving a fascinating tale of Cumberland history. There’ll also be traditional features including a stage of great performers, more than 100 artist and craft vendors, farmers’ market vendors, and a variety of great food and fun activities for the entire family. Free admission and parking. Farmers’ market vendors begin selling at 8 a.m. Arts and crafts sales begin at 9 a.m. Location: Saturn St. at Cumberland Town Hall, 11501 E. Washington St. For more information, call 317-894-2645 or visit CumberlandArts.org. See ad on page 19.

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elaying kindergarten enrollment for one year shows significant mental health benefits for children, according to a Stanford University study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research. Reviewing results from a mental health survey completed by more than 35,000 Danish parents, the researchers saw that youngsters held back from kindergarten for as little as one year showed a 73 percent reduction in inattentiveness and hyperactivity for an average child at age 11, compared to children enrolled the year earlier. Measuring inattentiveness and hyperactivity reflect a child’s ability to self-regulate. The generally accepted theory is that young people that are able to stay focused, sit still and pay attention longer tend to do much better in school. “This is some of the most convincing evidence we’ve seen to support what U.S. parents and policymakers have already been doing—choosing to delay entry into kindergarten,” says Stanford Graduate School of Education Professor Thomas S. Dee. In addition to improved mental health, children with later kindergarten enrollment dates also exhibited superior emotional and social skills. The number of U.S. children entering kindergarten at age 6 instead of 5 has progressively increased to about 20 percent, according to the study. Many parents are opting to delay kindergarten enrollment for a year to give their children a leg up in physical and emotional maturity and social skills.

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study from the University of Texas has found that increased breastfeeding decreases ear infections among nursing children. The researchers followed 367 babies between 1 and 12 months old from 2008 through 2014. The scientists analyzed family history traits of smoking, ear infections, breastfeeding and formula feeding. Nose and throat mucosal samples were taken throughout the study period to identify infections, and parents informed the researchers whenever the baby experienced an infection. The study was led by Dr. Tasnee Chonmaitree, a pediatrics professor from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. “We clearly showed that frequent upper respiratory infections, carriage of bacteria in the nose and lack of breastfeeding are major risk factors for ear infections,” he states. “Prolonged breastfeeding was associated with significant reductions in both colds and ear infections, a common complication of colds.”

esearch has shown that children with mothers that live in sunnier locations during their second trimester are significantly less likely to have asthma than other children. A consortium of researchers from the University of Kansas, Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology analyzed data from both hospitals and national surveys to determine sunlight exposure for the mothers. Increased exposure to sunlight increases levels of natural vitamin D. “We’re not looking at sunny places versus non-sunny places,” clarifies David Slusky, a University of Kansas assistant professor of economics. “We looked at the relative differences of the level of sunlight at a particular place at a particular time of year.”

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review of 21 clinical trials has found that just one daily serving of legumes can facilitate an average drop of three-quarters of a pound over a six-week period. Published in the journal Obesity, the research analyzed results from studies that tested a total of 940 men and women eating about three-quarters of a cup of beans, lentils, chickpeas and other legumes each day. The subjects reported feeling nearly one-third fuller on average after eating about 5.6 ounces of these foods with their meals, compared with a control group’s diet. These beneficial legumes may also reduce body fat percentages. According to senior study author and physician John Sievenpiper, Ph.D., of St. Michael’s Hospital’s Clinical Nutrition and Risk Factor Modification Center and the University of Toronto, “Ninety percent of weight-loss diets fail, resulting in weight regain, which may be due in part to hunger and food cravings. Knowing which foods make people feel fuller longer may help them lose weight and keep it off.”

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Circuses Cease Exotic Animal Acts The Ringling Brothers Circus made good on a promise to retire their last contingent of performing elephants to the Center for Elephant Conservation, in Polk City, Florida, with the last such show streamed worldwide in May. While Ringling will retain the services of tigers, lions, leopards, horses, camels, dogs and kangaroos, the Mexican Congress has voted to prohibit exotic animals under big tops across their country. That means no more tigers jumping through hoops, elephants used as props or monkeys dressed in tiny outfits. The bill requires circuses to report the wildlife they own, which would then be made available to interested zoos.

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s much as 40 percent of food produced in the U.S. is wasted, even as one in six Americans goes hungry. Instead of feeding people better, we are feeding the city dump. Of all types of trash, food consumes the most space in our municipal landfills, followed by plastic and paper. Rotting food then releases harmful methane, a greenhouse gas 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide. While food waste is a big problem, social entrepreneurs see a big opportunity. Around the country, they are working to reduce, recover and rethink discarded food valued at more than $160 billion a year. In the process, they are not only cutting food costs, but also creating jobs and fighting climate change. University of Maryland College Park alumna Cam Pascual co-founded the nonprofit Food Recovery Network (FRN) after watching hundreds of pounds of food hit the trash in her campus dining hall every night. Pascual and her colleagues mobilized a

volunteer network to shuttle leftovers from the university to soup kitchens, donating 200 meals a night to feed the hungry. In the last five years, FRN has recovered more than 1 million pounds of food from 184 campuses in 42 states, proving that ingenuity and philanthropy can together fight the food waste travesty. “There are two major barriers to recovering leftover food; one is awareness, like helping businesses to understand the laws that protect them from liability,” says Pascual, the organization’s current director of innovation and operations. “The other is the labor involved. Universities are the perfect ecosystem for food recovery because college students have flexible schedules and are community service-minded, offering a ready supply of volunteers.” The latest FRN initiative is a certification program to verify that farms and restaurants are engaging in food recovery that includes creating a toolkit to help restaurants safely recover leftover meals.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture recently set a goal of slashing food waste in half by 2030, with several supporting bills approaching the floor in Congress. The EPA food recovery hierarchy calls for reducing food waste first and foremost, with recovering food to feed people or animals as a fallback and utilizing landfills only as a last resort. “It’s one thing to set goals, but to realize those reductions in food waste, we have to change our behavior,” says Jonathan Bloom, author of American Wasteland: How America Throws Away Nearly Half of Its Food (and What We Can Do About It). Farms and households are the two largest generators of food waste, according to Bloom, whose blog at WastedFood.com offers dozens of beneficial tips for keeping food out of the trash bin. Fighting food waste starts before we go to the grocery. Bloom recommends consumers organize cupboards to know what’s already in stock, plan meals and stick to the shopping list. Post-purchase, easy tips include serving smaller portions, freezing leftovers and sharing surplus with friends and neighbors. Bloom’s website fans contribute more ideas like mixing veggie scraps into pet food or making them into soup stock. Using a smaller refrigerator keeps shoppers from bulking up while saving energy costs. The battle against wasted food needs to start at home, where small steps add up to big change. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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recently had the opportunity to sit they affect kids?” he questioned. As down with Dr. Robert Melillo, a he conducted his research, the conleader in the study of neuroscience, cept of hemispheric imbalances in the rehabilitation and childhood neurodevelopment of the left and right brain logical disorders. He is working to causing an unevenness of skills and help families that are impacted when underlying behavioral issues became a child is dealing with neurological more and more apparent. issues, a strain that can create lifestyle During this phase, several parents and relational issues for everyone approached for help with their autistic involved. children, asking him to put his research In the mid-90’s, he had a thriving into practice. He developed a program practice as a chiropractor in Long Isto use with kids that could be reproland, New York, dealing with high-levducible, and within a few weeks exel rehabilitation and neurological perienced success in restoring balance issues. A friend’s request for help with and developing speaking skills. his son’s severe ADHD, in conjunction These early results convinced with his own older son’s attention isMelillo he needed to continue working sues, led Melillo on a 20-year journey to help families with children experiof research into childhood neurologiencing learning disabilities, including cal disorders. ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, Asperger’s synHe began to explore what was drome and autism spectrum disorders. happening in the brain of a child with He focused on writing a textbook outlearning difficulties and compulsive lining his research, began teaching the actions. “As a parent and professional, concepts to other doctors in 2000, and how could I help if I didn’t understand developed the Brain Balance program what caused these issues and how that launched in 2006. Two years later, Natural Awakenings Indy AwakenIndy.com 16

Brain Balance Achievement Centers were offered as a franchise company, to support a faster growth trajectory and reach even more families looking for viable options. Melillo’s bestselling 2009 book, Disconnected Kids, propelled him into the national spotlight, and fortified the work being done at Brain Balance Centers around the country. The comprehensive program offers a drug-free, multi-modal educational approach, combining physical and sensory motor exercises with cognitive skill training and healthy nutrition, to place both hemispheres of the brain back in sync. Today, of the 90-plus centers nationwide, 40 percent are operated by parents that experienced success in the program and have the desire to share it with others. Initial assessments are designed to identify areas of the brain that might have a developmental delay, which can lead to an imbalance or functional disconnection. “The best age range for kids to enter into the Brain Balance program is around 4 or 5,” says Melillo, “when the process of change can be more enjoyable—they can better engage, are beginning to read and aren’t afraid of strangers.” None of the children are “labeled” with a diagnosis or an acronym of disease. “For example, autism can be viewed as a desynchronized right brain.” “Most of the labels are wrong anyway,” asserts Melillo. “We are dealing with a deficiency in development of brain, and healthy kids that are having difficulty learning.” He believes medication doesn’t address learning and processing issues—it may manage some symptoms, but it doesn’t change the function of motor skills. “We are learning and achievement centers,” says Melillo, “working to close the gap in development of the brain.” He encourages parents to take action—especially in the early stages of child development—to support the healthy development on the right and left hemispheres of the brain. Many lifestyle modifications that can be done at home, including encouraging physical activity and movement, social interaction, significantly limiting access to technology, and providing a healthy, nutritious diet.

The first two to three years of development are critical, when the right side of the brain is developing, and the brain grows from 25 to 90 percent of mature size during this period. It’s important not to expose little ones to technology, which can bring the left brain online too soon, creating an imbalance. Ideally, to allow the basic foundation level to develop a balanced brain, children under the age of 6 shouldn’t be exposed to technology. With an understanding of the potential impact to brain development, Melillo recommends “being uncomfortable with being uncomfortable,” and make the commitment to significantly limit kid’s screen time entertainment each day. In addition, motor and sensory activity, physically moving the body, interacting and socializing with other kids are vital during these stages to develop balance and coordination. Melillo asserts a lack of physical activity and poor nutrition—often tied to screen time—affects brain development and is leading to the explosion of diabetes and obesity in young kids. His latest book, The Disconnected Kids Nutrition Plan, is a scientifically developed program for feeding kids with special needs, to enhance their focus and learning skills. The book’s Foreword, “Giving Back,” by Zac Brown, describes the special connection that began in 2008 between Melillo and the now well-known musician of the Zac Brown Band. The Brain Balance Program will be part of Brown’s Camp Southern Ground, a camp currently in development, with an emphasis to enrich and educate children with neurobehavioral disorders, social or emotional challenges and their entire families. Combining the missions of both organizations to benefit the overall health of children with special needs, Melillo is donating proceeds from the book to help fund the camp. “We give people hope and solution,” concludes Melillo. “We’ve come up with a solution, the hope is real hope, not false hope, building on real results.”

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This positive parenting approach—accentuating youthful desires and strengths, instead of deficiencies and weaknesses—helps young people develop a secure footing in life. “Kids are driven by their hearts,” observes Borba. “A positive parent doesn’t do the cookie-cutter approach, as in, ‘That’s what worked for other kids in the neighborhood,’ nor even reference what the parent did as a teen.” Teens also impose upon themselves, thinking that being trendy, beautiful, rich and famous are valuable life goals. “The positive parent looks at each child as an individual, listens to what really makes them light up, and then supports that.”

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he plugged-in, stressed-out world that challenges adults can be even more difficult for teens in the throes of hormones, peer pressure and a selfie culture. Parents can help their children thrive and become empowered individuals by nurturing desirable character traits such as resourcefulness, resilience, perseverance, self-reliance, independence, empathy and social competence. Child psychologist Michele Borba, Ed.D., of Palm Springs, California, is

a former classroom teacher and the mother of three grown children who dispenses advice at MicheleBorba.com/ blog. Her main parenting focus is character education, as reflected in her latest book, Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World. “Tune in to what your kids love,” advises Borba. “Then find learning experiences that help them develop traits they need to be happy, productive adults.”

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Landmark Worldwide, active in 125 cities globally, is committed to the idea that people everywhere have the possibility of achieving success, fulfillment and greatness. Corporate leaders praise its programs for helping participants relate, communicate and perform well. Josselyne Herman-Saccio, a Landmark program leader in New York City, remarks, “Every one of us has a dream, yet too many of us choose our path with fear, disguised as practicality. Our kids might get the message that, ‘You don’t do your dream as your career.’” That thought can leave anyone feeling like something is missing. After putting off her own career as a singer and ultimately deciding to go for it, Herman-Saccio recorded That’s What Love Can Do with her group Boy Krazy. The song rose to the top of the pop charts in 1993. That empowering experience helped her decide to help others—including her own three children—fulfill their dreams. Today, Herman-Saccio leads the Landmark Forum for adults, and the company also offers a version of the course for 13-to-17year-olds, an interactive, three-day program in cities across the U.S. It helps teens first understand their existing patterns of thoughts and behaviors and then move forward to create new possibilities and face new challenges and discover a new level of power, freedom, self-expression and peace of mind. For a teen to register, a parent or

legal guardian must register for or have completed the organization’s adult forum and provide permission. Teens planning for life after high school get help identifying their career passion at schools such as Upland Hills School, in Oxford, Michigan. Its emphasis on experiential learning culminates in a senior project the teen produces, whether it’s writing a novel, building a storage shed or volunteering at the local senior citizen center. Each must someway contribute to the community. Beginning with the student’s dream, they must work their way through obstacles, setbacks and all the steps required to bring a dream to reality.

a year off before college, offers courses lasting two weeks, several months or even a full year. Activities include sea kayaking, Alaskan mountain and glacier climbing and wilderness medicine. Teens already on track and wanting to develop additional leadership skills can tap into motivational speaker and self-help author Tony Robbins’ annual Unleash the Power Within youth leadership program event. Groups of youths 14 to 17 years old collectively participate to create individual breakthroughs, move beyond fears and limiting beliefs, accomplish

goals and realize true desires. Application requirements include a good academic record, at least 20 hours of community service and a guidance counselor’s recommendation. Robbins maintains, “Grow and give is what life is all about.”

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A way for youngsters 5 to 19 years old to become empowered is by joining a 4-H group in urban, suburban or rural areas. If we envision a farm kid raising a calf to show at the state fair, that’s still one facet of today’s 4-H, but far from the entire scope. Found-

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kids, Cameron’s book emphasizes activities that put creative fuel in the parental tank. For example, she recommends parents take up the ritual of “morning pages”; writing three pages of stream-of-consciousness thoughts the first thing each morning. Jean Van’t Hul, author of The Artful Parent, started a daily sketchbook practice for herself and to set an example for her kids. “I like that the kids see me creating regularly and they’ve joined in a couple times. I also want to get over my self-limited belief that I’m not a good artist,” remarks Van’t Hul, who blogs at ArtfulParent.com.

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A family ritual, like a bedtime story or relationship with a pet, can be re-imagined to inspire household members to co-create together. “Instead of always reading to my kids, we take turns making up stories by ‘giving’ each other three things, like an airplane, a shovel and a pair of pants, which we have to use in a story,” says Nicole Corey Rada, a

working mother of two in Richmond, Virginia. “Sometimes, we pretend our pets are having conversations, and use different voices and accents to express what they might be saying, given their circumstance at the time. This is a family favorite; we laugh constantly.” Mark Runco, Ph.D., a University of Georgia professor of gifted and creative education, founder of the Creativity Research Journal and advisor to the Center for Childhood Creativity, notes the importance of balancing unstructured and structured activities, creating space for both individual expression and creative collaboration. To foster the former, Van’t Hul encourages “strewing”, which she refers to as “the art of casually yet strategically leaving invitations for learning and creativity out for kids to discover on their own.” Invitations to play could be a basket of non-toxic blocks, a recycled-paper sketchpad opened to a blank page or some nature finds from a walk in the woods. As an example of the latter, Cameron suggests that parents lead

kids on a weekly creative expedition, allowing the kids to choose a new place to aimlessly explore such as a park, bookstore, pet shop or museum. According to the author, that sense of shared adventure, fostered in a safe space, naturally nurtures the creative process, both for now and the future. “If you make art the center, insisting that kids be creative, they may feel a sense of pressure,” advises Cameron. “If you make inspiration the center, it spills over into art.” Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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t age 6, climate change activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez gave his first speech to a packed crowd in his hometown of Boulder, Colorado. Raised in the Aztec tradition, he was taught that as indigenous people, they are descendants of the land and inherit a duty to protect it. “I felt such sadness that my generation inherited this crisis to clean up. That night, I saw that those emotions could be channeled into action and my voice could make a difference,” says Martinez, founder and youth director of the nonprofit Earth Guardians. Ten years later, his impassioned message has sparked a global movement. More than 2,000 “youth crews” from Bhutan to Brazil are fighting climate change and improving their communities in other ways. These activists aren’t yet old enough to vote, but are still making their voices heard by global policymakers. On their behalf, Martinez delivered a plea to representatives from 192 countries at the United Nations General Assembly meeting on climate change last year, asking for stronger measures to protect both the planet and its people. He particularly pointed to the ever-increasing “climate refugees” that have lost their homes to rising oceans and other havoc caused by Earth’s warming trend. Although Martinez serves on President Obama’s youth council, he and 20 other young plaintiffs filed a

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ven mainstream media have picked up on the many physical and mental benefits of walking, including weight loss, reduced stress, increased energy and better sleep, and that’s only the beginning. These additional compelling effects may well catalyze us to consistently step out for a daily walk, understanding that cumulative steps count, too. For more inspiration, check out this month’s race walking at the Summer Olympics. Walking helps heart health and diabetes. According to the U.S. Surgeon General’s Call to Action on Walking program launched last fall, the risk of heart disease and diabetes can be significantly reduced via an average of 22 minutes a day of brisk walking. “Physical activity has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, certain cancers, osteoporosis, cognitive decline and even depression,” says Dr. JoAnn Manson, chief of the division of preventive medicine at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital. “Can you imagine if there was a pill that could simultaneously have all those benefits? Everyone would be clamoring for it.” Walking reduces anxiety and clears thinking. The results of a national survey of nearly 3,000 women between the ages of 42 and 52 published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise found that those that walked as part of a regular physical activity showed fewer signs of depression compared with inactive women. The more physical activity a woman logged, the less likely she was to exhibit such symptoms, suggesting that moderate-to-intense levels of exercise may help protect against mental illness. The survey further revealed that 85 percent believe walking helps reduce any present anxiety and feelings of depression, while two-thirds reported that walking stimulates their thinking.

Walking facilitates doctor-patient communication. Columbus, Ohio-based Walk with a Doc (WalkWithADoc. org) helps organize free walking events each month via 230 chapters nationwide. They’re led by physicians and other healthcare authorities. “It’s a casual forum in which to communicate and also learn about the health benefits of walking,” says Executive Director Rachael Habash, who’s aiming for 350 chapters by year’s end. When doctors emphasize the benefits of exercise, patients tend to listen. Walking boosts life performance. “Until the late 1960s, 90 percent of America’s children that lived up to a mile away walked to school. Today, that figure is 30 percent,” says Sheila Franklin, of the National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity, in The Walking Revolution documentary (scroll to the video at EveryBodyWalk.org). Experts warn that less walking by youngsters can create sedentary habits and lead to shortened life spans. Daily walks to school boost cognitive performance in students, according to Mary Pat King, the National Parent Teacher Association director of programs and projects. Dr. Richard Jackson, a pediatrician, professor and chair of Environmental Health Sciences at the School of Public Health at University of California, Los Angeles,. and former environmental health director at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, reports that walking improves children’s learning ability, concentration, moods and creativity. Even lifelong walkers are moved to walk more by using a pedometer to track their steps and distance traveled, says Dr. Lauren Elson, a physical medicine and rehabilitation instructor at Harvard Medical School, who is also the medical editor of the recent Harvard Special Health Report Walking for Health (Health.Harvard.edu/walk). A meta-review of 26 studies found that using the device raised physical activity levels by nearly 27 percent, adding about 2,500 steps per day. Most stores that sell exercise equipment offer inexpensive pedometers, while smartphone users can download an app such as Moves, Breeze or Pedometer++. Apple’s iOS includes the free app Health. Walking leads to meaningful exchanges. Social connections and honest conversations between two people can be aided by walking outside instead of sitting inside. Clay Cockrell, a licensed clinical social worker in New York City, began walking with clients 12 years ago. He notes that casual venues like parks have been especially helpful for men. “They sometimes have a more difficult time making eye contact in sessions. Outside, they are looking where they are going, looking at nature, other people—the pressure is less. My own health has improved, as well,” he says. He shares ideas with the public and other therapists at WalkAndTalk.com to maximize the benefits. He sees moving the body forward along a path as a metaphor for moving forward in life. Adds Habash, “We believe that engaging in health should be simple and fun, like putting one foot in front of the other at every opportunity.” Randy Kambic is an Estero, FL, freelance writer and editor who regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings. natural awakenings

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farmers’markets daily Waterman’s Farm Market – 8am-8pm. Thru early Nov. Featuring vegetables, fruit and u-pick option. 7010 E Raymond St, Indianapolis. 317-356-6995. Also 10am-7pm, June - Oct at 1100 N Ind 37, Greenwood. 317-888-4189. WatermansFarmMarket.com.

sunday JCC Farmers’ Market – 10am-1pm. Year round. Fresh local produce, baked goods, and diary products, Kosher respectable (no meat products). JCC Indianapolis, 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. 317-251-9467. JCCIndy.org. Irvington Farmers’ Market – 12-3pm. Open 2nd Sun each month thru Oct. Additional dates this year July 13th, August 10th, September 14th, and October 12th. 70+ vendors. Ellenberger Park, 5301 E Saint Claire St, Indianapolis. 317-540-2425.

tuesday Eskenazi Health Farmers’ Market – 11am1:30pm. Thru Sept 15. Local produce, several vendors, meditation classes and fitness demonstration. The Common Ground, Eskenazi Healht, 720 Eskenazi Ave, Indianapolis. 317-880-4785. EskenaziHealth.edu. Morgan County Farmers’ Market Mooresville – 3-6pm. Thru Oct 6. All items sold at this market are produced in Indiana. Indiana & Main St, Mooresville. 317-501-3000. Info@McFarmers.org. Avon Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Thru Sept 29. Fresh, local produce, baked goods, and handcrafted items all summer long. Hendricks Regional Health south parking lot, 8244 E US 36, Avon. 317-272-0948.

wednesday Original Farmers’ Market at the City Market – 9:30am-1:30pm. Thru 10/28. Gourmet foods are also featured at this market. 222 E Market St, Indianapolis. 317-634-9266. IndyCM.com/Farmers-Market. Crooked Creek Farmers’ Market – 4-6:30pm. Thru Oct 29. Healthy foods, locally grown Humane Society of Indianapolis,7929 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. 317-257-5388. CrookedCreekFm.org.

Plainfield Chamber of Commerce Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Thru Sept. Special event days are featured. Plainfield Friends Meeting Lawn, 105 East St, Plainfield. 317-839-3800. PlainfieldChamberFarmersMarket.org.

thursday Statehouse Farmers’ Market – 10:30am1:30pm. Thru Oct. 8. Farmers’ Market with Food Trucks. Robert Orr Plaza and Senate Ave, Indianapolis. StateHouseMarket.com. 38th & Meridian Farmers’ Market – 4-6:30pm. Thru Oct. 3808 N Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-924-2612. Abundant Life Church Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Thru Sept. 7606 E 82nd St, Indianapolis. 317-845-4900. ALCIndy.com/ALCFarmers Market.html. Brownsburg Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Thru Sept.3, SNAP benefits accepted at the market and many vendors participate in the WIC nutrition program. On the lawn of Brownsburg Town Hall, 61 N Green St, Brownsburg. 317-852-1120. Noblesville Farmers’ Market – 5-8pm. Thru Sept 18. Produce, artisan foods, local art, live music and fresh meals in European-style evening market. 839 Conner St. 317-776-0205. NoblesvilleMainStreet.org.

friday Old National Centre Market – 11am-2pm. Thru Oct. Locally grown produce and fresh baked goods are featured. 502 N New Jersey St, Indianapolis. 317-231-0000 ext: 229. Farm to Fork at Normandy Farms – 4-7pm. Thru Oct. Large selection of certified organic or certified naturally grown produce and meats with no artificial chemicals. 7802 Marsh Rd, Zionsville. 317-439-0714. Summer Green Market – 4-8pm. Thru Labor Day, Shop local food growers and crafters outside on the Garden Lawn. Organic produce, baked goods, meat and dairy products are available. Rain or shine. The Green Market, Traders Point Creamery, 9010 Moore Rd, Zionsville. 317-7331700. TPFOrganics.com.

Carmel Farmers’ Market – 8-11:30am. Thru Step 26. Along with a variety of produce, unique food item, the market offers prepared-food items. 5 Center Green, Carmel. CarmelFarmersMarket.com. Market at Hague – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct. Over 100 vendors with deep roots in Indiana, including farms, nurseries, specialty food products and artisan crafts. Lawerence North High School, 7800 N Hague Rd, Indianapolis. BinfordFarmersMarket.com. Broad Ripple Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. May-Sept, 9am-noon Oct-Nov. Food-focused market with locally grown and produced food and plant products, along with ready to eat food. Broad Ripple High School, 1115 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis. BroadRippleFarmersMarket.org. Cumberland Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct. Expanded market will include yard art and more. Cumberland Town Hall, 11501 E Washington St, Cumberland. 317-894-6203. Danville Chamber Farmers’ Market – 8amNoon. Thru Sept 12. Variety of food vendors, breads and ready to eat breakfast. Courthouse Square, 6 S Jefferson St, Danville. 317-745-0670. Fishers Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Sept. Special event days each month, 11 new vendors for 2015. Held in the amphitheater green space, 11601 Municipal Dr, Fishers. 317-578-0700. FishersChamber.com/Chamber/ Farmers_Market.aspx. Franklin Farmers’ Market – 8am-11am. Thru Oct 3. Food items, herbs, craft items and more. Parking lot at Jefferson and Jackson Sts, Franklin. 317-346-1258. Greenwood Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct 10. Indiana produce, crafts and baked goods and meats. United Methodist Church, 525 N Madison, Greenwood. Farmers Market at the Fairgrounds – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct. Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds, 620 N Apple St, Greenfield. 317-697-0508. Shelby County Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct 3. Local produce, baked goods and honey. Public Square, Shelbyville. 317-398-9552. Noblesville Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct 11. Riverview Overflow Parking Lot 395 Westfield Rd. 317-776-0205. NoblesvilleMainStreet.org.

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Saxony Market – 8am-noon thru Sept., The market offers the best fresh produce from local vendors and farmers in the area. 131st and Olio, Fishers, 317-770-1818.

Zionsville Farmers’ Market – 8-11am. Thru Sept. Large selection of sweet treats complement market offerings of local produce, artisan food products, meat and eggs. Main St & Hawthorne, Zionsville. 317-478-4107. ZionsvilleFarmersMarket.org.

Morgan County Farmers’ Market Martinsville – 9am-1pm. Thru Sept. Courthouse Square, 180 S Main St, Martinsville. 317-501-3000. Info@McFarmers.org.

Greenfield Farmers’ Market – 9am-noon. Thru Oct. Variety of food items, treats for pets. Parking lot at Ind 9 and North St, Greenfield.

Westfield Farmers’ Market – 10am-2pm. Thru Sept. Variety of produce, baked goods, dairy, arts and crafts. In front of City Hall, Penn St, Westfield.

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sunday A Positive Path for Spiritual Living – 9:30am. Come for music, meditation, and inspirational message and stay for fellowship. Youth education and nursery care provided. Free. Unity of Indianapolis, 907 N Delaware St, Indianapolis. UnityOfIndy.com. Yoga Light – 10:30am. An introductory vinyasa-style class, customized for those with restricted performance due to age or injury. Floor work is limited, focusing on standing poses and poses using a chair. $10 each; buy 5 and get 6th free. BodyHarmonyBalance, 1020 E. 86th St, Indianapolis. 317-669-2313. BodyHarmonyBalance.com. Kundalini Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. Experience a vibrant mix of physical posture, breath work, meditation, mantra, mudra, and sound vibration with Gong relaxation. Cityoga, 2442 N Central Ave, Indianapolis. CITYOGA.biz. Sahaja Yoga Meditation –11am-Noon. Unleash your potential for good mental and physical health, balance and maximum performance to help you live fully in the present moment with Sahaja yoga meditation. Free. Southside meeting location, 4950 E County Line Rd, Indianapolis. 317-755-9630. IndianaMeditation.org.

monday Essential Oils 101 Class – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn how to support your health naturally and reduce chemical overload in your life. Weight loss support and more, with holistic health practitioner Kim Woods. Free. For more info and to RSVP: 317-409-4981. BeAmazing.net. Mindfulness Monday – 6:30-7:15pm. Join us as we explore mindfulness and meditation practices. Bring yourself, a cushion and an open heart to invite joy and peace into your life. $10. Practical Hypnosis, 8923 South St, Fishers. 317-525-8486. PracticalHypnosisLLC.com. Kundalini Yoga – Medical Meditation Tune-up Series – 7:15-8:30pm. Experience a vibrant mix of physical posture, breath work, meditation, mantra, mudra, and sound vibration with Gong relaxation. Nourish Wellness Center, 826 W 64th St, Indiainapolis. Search Nourish Wellness class at CITYOGA.biz/schedule.

tuesday Vinyasa Flow – 9-10am. Expect to be pushed to your soft edge, stretched and challenged. There are options and adjustments and tips. A great way to start the week. All levels welcome. $15. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

Evening With the Doctor – 7pm. Learn more about your body’s ability to self-heal, and the benefits of Bio-Energetic work. Free. Morter HealthCenter, 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140, Carmel. 317-872-9300. MorterHealthCenter.com. Wellness Lifestyle with Essential Oils – 7-8:15pm. Educational classes on the holistic and healing properties of essential oils for men, women, children and pets. 3rd week of each month: live Discovery Class, Greencastle. 4th week of each month: virtual Discovery Class via internet. Free. NArden@StartLivingProject.com. 317-695-3594. Details: StartLivingProject.com.

wednesday Divine Goddess within Circle – 6:30-8pm. The 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Each class includes a chakra clearing, meditation, angel card reading and more. Share in bringing in powerful, compassionate Divine Feminine energy with other women in a circle of love. $15. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com. Playing in the Matrix – 7pm, bi-weekly; Aug 10 & 24. As explained in The Divine Matrix by Gregg Braden, scientists call the web that attaches all this is The Matrix. Explore this field and the infinite possibilities it brings to healing ourselves and others. $20. Practical Hypnosis LLC, 8923 South St, Fishers. 317-446-7787. PracticalHypnosisLLC.com. Oneness Blessing – 7-9pm. Oneness is transference of energy into the crown chakra to bring in and release things from your life such as: healing, clarity, release emotions and bring in abundance into your life. $10. Good Journeys House of Healing, 17901 River Ave, Noblesville. 317-750-7392. GoodJourneys.net. Summer Concerts on the Gazebo – 7:30pm. Through August 10. Enjoy a variety of musical genres, with a diverse line-up for the whole family. Bring your picnic basket and lawn chairs for the 75-minute shows. Free. The Gazebo, 1 Civic Square, Carmel. CarmelGazeboConcerts.org.

thursday Community Yoga Class – 9-10am. An hour of yoga focused on what is most needed by the class that day, which could include a vinyasa flow, a yin, or a melting pot of practices. A class that caters to all types. $5. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com. Vegan Buffet at Spice Nation – 5:30pm. The Indian restaurant features vegetarian and vegan-friendly selection. Spice Nation, 4225 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis. 317-299-2127.

Men’s Forum – 5:30-7pm. A men’s gathering to discuss various topics related to health, wellness, spirituality, personal development and more. Donations welcome. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

friday Mindful Meditation – 12:15-12:45pm. Brief discussion followed by silent practice and concluding with observation, comments, or questions. No experience, fee, or registration required. Free. CenterPoint Counseling, 7700 North Meridian, Indianapolis. 317-252-5518. CenterPointCounseling.org. Friendly Flow Yoga – 5-6pm. Great weekend starter includes gentle yoga, restorative yoga, and pranayama. Please bring your own mat. $10. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 East 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-9642. IPYC.org. Community Yoga – 6-7pm. All levels Vinyasa Flow yoga class, with refreshments served afterwards. Donations only, any amount. Breathe Yoga, 5345 Winthrop Ave, Ste E, Broad Ripple. 704-777-7878. BreatheYogaDharma.com. Summer Nights Film Series – 7pm. Thru Aug 26. Interactive pre-show programming; films begin at dusk. Thru Aug. Screenings of films ranging from the 1940’s to 2000’s, classic hits are presented in the IMA’s outdoor amphitheater. $12/ public, $6/member. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. 317-923-1331. IMAMuseum.org. Marsh Symphony on the Prairie – Thru Sept 5. 8pm. Bring your own chairs, blankets, food and drinks to enjoy a picnic and musical entertainment in a beautiful outdoor setting. $25/adult; $31/ adult premium concerts; $12/child, free/under 2. Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd, Fishers. 317-639-4300. IndianapolisSymphony.org. AMP After Dark Concert Series – 9-11pm. Thru Aug 28. Start the weekend with casual, acoustical music from local and regional artists. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and a picnic to spread out on the lawn and enjoy the concert under the stars. Free. Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Dr, Fishers. 317-595-3150. Fishers.IN.US/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=328.

saturday Farmers’ Markets – Visit one today. There are 14 markets in and around the city taking place on Saturdays throughout the summer. Check calendar section featuring market listings. Qigong Moving Meditation – 10-11am. The 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. Learn the gentle and powerful practice of qigong and tai chi. As practice develops, practitioner’s experience improved mental concentration, as well as a calmer, more relaxed, attitude in their daily affairs. $15. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com. Marsh Symphony on the Prairie – 8pm. Thru Sept 6. See Fri listing. Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd, Fishers. 317-639-4300. IndianapolisSymphony.org.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 2

Community Tuesday – All day. The first Tuesday of every month several attractions at the White River State Park offer special deals on admission. Including the Eiteljorg Museum, IMAX Theatre, Indiana State Museum and many others. Cost varies. INWhiteRiver.com. Target Free Night at the Children’s Museum – 4-8pm. Enjoy all the fun activities and exhibits of the museum for free. Sponsored by Target the first Tuesday of each month. Free. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-334-4000. ChildrensMuseum.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3

Healthy Meals Workshop – 12-1pm. The topic of this program will be planning and preparing family meals. Learn the health benefits of eating at home and receive a cookbook. Free. Indianapolis Public Library, East 38th St Branch, 5420 E 38th St, Indianapolis. 317-275-4350. IndyPL.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5

IHH Business Build Up Breakfast – 8-9:30am. Start your day off by checking in, sharing successes, and asking for resources from Indy Holistic Hub. Bring your business cards. RSVP required online. Three Sisters Cafe, 6223 Guilford Ave, Indianapolis. IndyHolisticHub.com. Indiana State Fair – Aug 5-21. Gates open daily at 8am. Experience the best of Indiana with 17 days of entertainment, food and exhibits spread out over 250 acres. $10/adult; free for children 5 and under. Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E 38th St, Indianapolis. In.Gov/StateFair. Candle Light Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Expect a slow flow warm up to get you moving, flowing, working up a bit of a sweat, and winding down with restorative postures and a savasana with essential oils and Thai massage. $20. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253–0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com. First Friday Gallery Tour – 6-9pm. Tour more than 25 downtown galleries and art venues. Patrons are encouraged to walk or drive throughout the downtown cultural districts, and visit the city’s diverse visual art offerings. Free. Various Downtown Galleries. 317-634-3114. IDADA.org.

First Friday Food Truck Festival – 5-9pm. Thru Oct. Indulge in the savory selections of Indy’s best food trucks and while enjoying family-friendly live music and entertainment. $5; 5 and under free. Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St, Indianapolis. OldNationalCentre.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6

Mass Ave Criterium and Cycling Festival – 9am-9:30pm. Explore vendors, and beer garden, the cultural trail, children activities and more. Races taking place all day. Free. Mass Ave, Indianapolis. MassAveCrit.com. Run for One 10K and 5K– 9am-12pm. You can make a difference for just one person. Come and be inspired by the movement to end modern-day slavery. Run and walk to take a stand against human trafficking. $20 individual. 5624 S Carroll Rd, New Palestine. 317-782-5535. Purchased.org. Cereal Cinema – 10am. A unique family-friendly experience created by The Indy Film Fest, The Athenaeum and The IMA. Enjoy a classic movie and a cereal buffet. Location alternates between the Athenaeum and IMA. $5. IndyFilmFest.org. Hoosier EVA Meeting – 10am-12pm. Learn to support the continuing growth of using electric vehicles locally. Regular monthly meetings focus on growing local EVA enthusiasts and educate the public on the benefits of electric vehicles. Free. Nora Public Library, 8625 Guilford Ave, Indianapolis. 317-275-4470. HoosierEVA.org. Indie Vintage Marketplace – 10am-5pm. A monthly celebration of all things unique, indie, and stylish. The goal is to enhance the experience of living as a more responsible consumer by promoting the positive aspects and fun of vintage, antique, locally sourced, re- and up-cycled goods. Free. Broad Ripple Park, 1550 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis. IAVMIndy.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7

Yin Yoga Info Session – 4:30-5:30pm. Whether you are just starting on your journey as a yoga teacher, seeking to enhance your teaching skills, or simply wish to develop personal practice, this program provides tools to enrich your practice and teach authentically. (Training offered Aug 19 – Dec 4.) Free info session. Blooming Life Yoga, 30 S Elm St, Zionsville. 317-800-4039. BloomingLifeYoga.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 8

Community Dinner – 6:45pm. Bring family and friends to dinner on Peacock Family Chiropractor. While the meal is being prepared Dr. Kyle Peacock walks you through healthy nutrition, minimizing toxins, and how to maintain a healthy nervous system. Free. Brixx, 8594 E 116th St, Fishers. RSVP required 317-288-0727. PeacockFamilyChiropractic.com. Garden Summer Series – 7-8pm. Topic: Sunset Yoga in the Garden. Adults are invited for motivational and relaxing yoga sessions led by City Yoga. Free. Central Library, 40 E St Clair St, Indianapolis. 317-275-4022. IndyPL.org.

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Walk the Talk Speaking Auditions – 7-9pm. Audition to speak on Love in Action, in this TED Talk-inspired spiritual talk series. Share your thoughts, visions and life changing stories. Vogue Theatre, 6259 N College Ave, Indianapolis. Register with Steve@BelieveInIt.com. Facebook.com/WalkTheTalkIndy.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10

Indy Holistic Hub Business Build Up Lunch – 11:30am-1pm. Bring your ideas, visions, or challenge and brainstorm together. Lunch is designed for checking in, sharing successes and asking for resources. Seats are limited RSVP online. Blind Owl Brewery, 5014 E 62nd St, Indianapolis. IndyHolisticHub.com. Authentic Relationships: Having More Love & Intimacy – 7-9pm. This HAI (Human Awareness Institute) Global workshop is about creating an environment that supports experiences of opening to love, creating deeper connections, and healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Free. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-2530499. ThePlayfulSoul.com. HAI.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13

Indy Folk Fest – 1pm. Relax with some great local music, check out art vendors, and grab some good eats from the food trucks. Proceeds benefit 91.9 WITT and Kids First Inc. $10; 10 and under free. Indy Hostel, 4903 Winthrop Ave, Indianapolis. IndyHostel.us.

MONDAY, AUGUST 15

Coloring for Grown-ups – 6:15-7:45pm. Adults 18 and older are invited to join others in discovering the joy of coloring. Colored pencils and templates will be provided. Free. Indianapolis Public Library, Glendale Branch, 6101 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317-275-4410. IndyPL.org.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16

What Do I Do First with Essential Oils? – 5:30-6:30pm. If you have a great interest in using essential oils for vibrant health, but don’t have a clue how to do it, this class is for you. Register by 8/15. Free. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-445-4203. IPYC.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17

Healthy Lunch Dishes – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn how to easily make healthy lunch options for you and your family. All classes are gluten-free. $35. Ezra’s Enlightened Cafe, 6516 Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-255-3972. EzrasEnlightenedCafe.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19

3rd Friday on the Plaza – 6-9pm. A concert series featuring live local bands. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Free. Fountain Square Cultural District, Virginia Ave at Shelby and Prospect St, Indianapolis.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20

Cumberland Arts Goes to Market – 9am4pm. A celebration of art and community. More than 100 artists and craft vendors, and farmers market vendors, live entertainment and a variety of great food. Free. Saturn Street, Cumberland. CumberlandArts.org.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23

Harvesting and Using Your Herbs – 6pm. Adults are invited as members of the Herb Society of Central Indiana discuss how to harvest and use the herbs grown during the season. Registration encouraged. Free. Indianapolis Public Library, Glendale Branch, 6101 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317-275-4410. IndyPL.org. The Power of Active Dreaming with Robert Moss – 7-9pm. Bestselling novelist and dream teacher will introduce Active Dreaming, his powerful, original synthesis of modern dreamwork and ancient shamanic practice for creative living and self-healing. $44. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. FMI: Meredith Eastwood 317-755-8659. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27

Pass The Torch for Women Relay – 9am. Relay marathon where participants will work in teams of friends, family, and coworkers to benefit the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation. Help other women develop personally and professionally. Free, donations accepted. Michael A. Carroll Track and Soccer Stadium, 1001 West New York Street, Indianapolis. TorchPledge.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28

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Dig-IN: A Taste of Indiana – 12-4pm. Feast your senses with a day of celebrating locally produced products, highlighting tastings of Indiana foods, local refreshments, live entertainment and cooking demonstrations. White River State Park, 801 W Washington St, Indianapolis. DigINdiana.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1

TURN Festival – 9am-6pm. TURN out for Circle City’s celebration of urban sustainability. This day-long event focuses on sustainable and healthier lifestyle practices with over 50 handson demonstrations, exhibits, children’s activities, music and food. Free. Paramount School and Brookside Park, Indianapolis. TURNFestival. com.

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A center of consciousness featuring events, art gallery, yoga studio, holistic healing therapies, tarot, workshops, music nights and more. A soulful boutique for the mind, body, spirit and home with handmade jewelry and yogi attire, crystals and stones, books, art, feather wands, elixirs, oils and more. Now offering crystal healing. Visit our website for hours and calendar of events. See ad on page 5.

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Protect your family, small business, retirement and yourself with tax saving strategies, debt elimination, retirement planning, and safe investment and life insurance options that guarantee income generation. See ad on page 22.

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HOLISTIC HEALTH

FUNCTIONAL/ INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

MORTER HEALTH CENTER 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140 Carmel 317-872-9300 MorterHealthCenter.com

LIVING WITH INTENTION, INC 11979 Fishers Crossing Dr, Fishers 317-863-5888 LivingWithIntention.biz

A medical and counseling group that utilizes the principals of functional/integrative medicine in concert with mental health counseling and complementary services such as nutritional counseling and pharmacy-grade supplements. Focusing on identifying and resolving the “root cause” of dysfunction, services are available to children, adolescents and adults. All staff are fully-licensed and credentialed healthcare providers.

We invite you to join us on your journey to vibrant health and lifelong wellness. We help you identify and address interferences to your natural well-being using gentle, non-invasive Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique, and joyfully support you with classes, programs and techniques designed to help you Live Well! See ad on page 21.

LAB SERVICES 3806 W 86th St, Indpls 317-405-8057 LabOnDemandInd.com

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Sandy Poe, Independent Consultant 317-409-2023 SandyPoe.MyArbonne.com

Enjoy premium ingredients in both inner and outer health and beauty products. Botanically based skincare products are glutenfree and contain no animal products, parabens, mineral oil or GMO products. The Fit Essentials line includes gluten-free, vegan protein shake mixes and more to manage your weight and fuel your day.

Take greater control of your health with a comprehensive range of lab tests and screens – support prevention, early detection, and improved health outcomes. Fast, confidential and affordable. No doctors orders required; insured and uninsured are welcome. See ad on page 23.

LANDSCAPE SERVICES GREENSCAPE GEEKS, LLC

NEAL’S YARD REMEDIES (NYR ORGANIC)

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Angie Lidy, Independent Consultant 217-821-6229 AngieLidy.com

Discover award-winning, ethical and organic health and beauty products. Home grown in England, eco-friendly and free of harmful contaminates. Visit our website to learn more about our products and how to transform your life, protect the environment and live more healthily though the power of nature! See ad on page 5.

Specializing in native plant landscaping and design, custom-built raised garden beds and composters, urban farm installation, and non-chemical turf maintenance. Additional natural landscaping services available. See ad on page 5.

EZRA’S ENLIGHTENED CAFÉ

THERMOGRAPHY 4546 W 71st St, Indpls 317-370-5111 IndyTherm.com

6516 N Ferguson, Indpls 317-255-3972 EzrasEnlightenedCafe.com

Indy’s only raw food café is an oasis of vibrant, healing food and education. Seasonal and rotating menu features allergy-friendly selections that are dairy-free, processed sugar-free, GMO-free and gluten-free.

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SPECTRON-IR is the most advanced Medical Infrared Imaging System available today. SPECTRON-IR is FDA-cleared for the adjunctive diagnostic screening for the detection of breast cancer. Radiationfree, completely safe and pain-free, requires no prescription. See ad on page 6.

TRANSFORMATIVE HEALING Raina Fay Office in Nora, by Phone or Skype 317-797-6950 EmpowerEnlight.com

Raina Fay is a contributing author to the LIIFT healing modality – Life Improving Internal Focus Technique, an energetic process that assists in effortless release and re-framing the subconscious mind to heal and unlock potential in all areas of life. Also offering life affirming processes for allergy elimination, stress reduction, energy balance and abundance expansion.

PRACTICAL HYPNOSIS LLC 8923 South St, Fishers 317-525-8486 PracticalHypnosisLLC.com

Are you ready to Awaken to your full potential? Accessing your higher consciousness helps you heal, remove blocks, free yourself of living under stress hormones and much more. Call today for your free consultation. The world is waiting for you!

THE NEUROMODULATION TECHNIQUE (NMT) INDY THERMOGRAPHY

HEALTHY EATING/ORGANIC

11979 Fishers Crossing Dr, Fishers 317-863-5888 LWIMedTherm.com

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State-of-the-art thermal imaging scans are non-invasive, radiation free, affordable, no prescription required, and painless. Get results fast for any area of the body. See ad on page 12.

Cara Olson, MSW, LSCW Good Journeys 17901 River Rd, Ste F, Noblesville 317-750-7392 Cara@InnerEnlightenmentTherapies.com

NMT is a non-invasive form of alternative health care that allows the unconscious mind to fully connect with the conscious mind and body, thus allowing the body to correct illness and heal. Individuals everywhere have used NMT to relieve: food and environmental allergies, chronic pain, emotional trauma, hormonal issues, stress, autoimmune and many other conditions. Get your life back with NMT!

WELLNESS CENTER AQUA SERENE WELLNESS

301 E Carmel Dr, Ste 100C, Carmel 317-564-0930 AquaSereneWellness.com

Conveniently located in Carmel, our focus on Wellness “From The Skin to Within” includes: Digestive Support, Colon Hydrotherapy, Holistic Skin Care featuring Dr. Hauschka treatments and products, Traditional Skin Care, Waxing, Energy Therapies, Far Infrared Sauna, Massage and Bodywork Modalities. Online booking available!

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BODY.HARMONY.BALANCE 1020 East 86th St, Indianapolis 317-669-2313 BodyHarmonyBalance.com

Specializing in colon hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, health coaching and digestive wellness. Also featuring energy therapies, foot detox baths, and far infrared sauna. Additional support offered through holistic skin care with pure botanical formulations as powerful as they are pure, and massage. Special rates offered to practitioners in the healing arts!

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The Yoga Issue plus: Healing Music Our Readers are Seeking Providers & Services for Yoga Classes/Equipment & Healing Music

YOGA BLOOMING LIFE YOGA 30 S Elm St, Zionsville 317-800-4039 BloomingLifeYoga.com

A holistic “green” yoga center offering 200-hour Teacher Trainings for adults and teens, Yin Yoga Teacher Training, 36 weekly classes, weekend workshops, eco-luxury global retreats, Ayurvedic herbs, meditation tools, books and more. Striving to elevate peace and consciousness through Authenticity and Conscious Community. Be Nourished.

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Chiropractic plus: Game Changers

Our Readers are Seeking Providers & Services for Chiropractors & Community Activists Organizations

BREATH.LIFE.YOGA

8202 Clearvista Pkwy, Ste 3B, Indpls 317-502-5630 BreathLifeYoga.com

Enjoy the company of like-minded people on the path to wellness and spiritual growth, in an intimate and welcoming group setting. Our studio offers meditation and yoga lifestyle classes for all levels, private reiki sessions and numerology readings.

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