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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.

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COMPASSIONATE CITIES MOVEMENT

by Sandy Meadows

spotlight 17 consciouseating 13 KEY PHILOSOPHIES IN MINDFUL AGING 18 healthykids

by Elaine Voci

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Conscious Dying as a Transformative Healing Journey

by Linda Sechrist

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THE WAY WOMEN RELATE TO MEN An Interview with Alison Armstrong

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23 FIT FOR LIFE

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ebruary typically conjures thoughts of red hearts, chocolates and other expressions of Valentine’s Day love. So this month’s editorial theme of Conscious Dying had me a bit apprehensive.

The topic isn’t one typically discussed in everyday conversations and family gatherings. It’s often reserved for moments surrounding someone’s passing from this Earth. Even then, most barely deal with it. In the midst of a time of raw emotions we try to make sense of things through a flurry of distracting activity while we begin our grieving process.

Having recently lost several close friends and family members, I wasn’t looking forward to reading anything about dying, yet like the popular movie line, “You had me at hello.” Linda Sechrist’s feature article, “Sacred Passage: Conscious Dying as a Transformative Healing Journey,” had me at the first paragraph.

Eloquently written with deep understanding of the beautified dignity this inevitable stage of life deserves, it opened my mind and heart to the potential of a life well lived being one that embraces now and compassionately prepares us to “gently embrace and tenderly navigate life’s final transition with grace and love.”

It explores how we can thoughtfully express care for one another—both those going on and those staying behind.

Steve Ross, a good friend of ours and co-producer of the Walk the Talk speaker series, recently wrote in response to my January publisher’s letter. He shared Henry Scott-Holland’s poem Death Is Nothing At All, a moving piece that encourages our understanding that “All is well.”

It was no coincidence that I received Ross’ note while drafting this letter. His words resonated: “Yes, we have lost too many loved ones over the last couple years. It does encourage me to live a life that matters!” Living a life that counts is certainly a precursor to a meaningful and sacred passing on to what’s next.

Several of the support services noted in the national feature article are available in the Indianapolis community, including a chapter of the national group at ThresholdChoir.org. The Threshold Singers of Indianapolis sing with uplifting inspiration to bring comfort at a time of great need.

Americans are almost as reticent to talk about the aging process. I imagine that most parents, like my folks, don’t talk with their children about what it’s like to grow older. Life coach Elaine Voci’s local feature article, “Key Philosophies in Mindful Aging,” delivers a thought-provoking view of the potential opportunities our mature years offer. Voci, a strong proponent of celebrating life’s journey, also teaches a Conscious Aging class and hosts the quarterly Carmel Death Café.

February, a month closely associated with messages of love. Throughout this edition, I hope you’ll find a wealth of actionable advice, perspective and tips for loving well and living life to the fullest. Other articles ranging from “Fit for Life” to “Indoor Kitchen Gardening” add welcome ideas to nourish mind, body and soul.

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Registration is required in advance and classes fill up quickly.

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The conservatory is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Warm up on even the coldest winter days while getting a shot of oxygen and viewing the blooms from hundreds of the world’s tropical plants featured in the conservatory. It also hosts various educational displays and other special events throughout the year.

undreds of women will join and share their voices in support of the well-being of all women at the Women4Change Indiana Summit at 6 p.m. on February 7 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, in Indianapolis.

After a successful first meeting held in mid-November that drew hundreds of women, local organizers Rabbi Sandy Sasso and Jennifer Nelson moved the second event to a larger facility to provide room for more attendees. They expect an evening full of networking, inspiring speeches and learning how to engage in ways that will be effective.

“We are an inclusive, non-partisan grassroots organization to promote the health, safety, and respect for all Hoosiers,” says their mission statement. “Motivated by a desire to address the escalating rhetoric of hate and the increasing acts of intimidation and violence which demeans minorities, immigrants and women, we are a powerful voice for change.”

Indianapolis is just one city in a global movement in which similar groups are organizing. In Washington, D.C., on January 21, there was a Women’s March on Washington, in which the intention was to stand together in solidarity to share a message to lawmakers to protect the rights of women. In addition, “sister marches” took place globally on that same day, including at the Indiana State House in Indianapolis.

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All plungers receive a longsleeved event T-shirt and are invited to the Colt’s Pavilion after the event for food and other refreshments. For those that go above the fundraising minimum, other prizes like beach towels, blankets, coolers and hoodies will be available. Prizes will also be given for the best costume, largest group, most money raised by an individual and most money raised by a team.

A wintertime swim in cold water might not sound like fun to some, but there are several associated health benefits. Cold water is a mild stressor that activates the immune system, boosts white blood cell and endorphin production, and releases dopamine and serotonin—the neurotransmitters responsible for fighting depression. Switching from hot to cold also improves circulation, which flushes impurities and improves complexion. Also, when the body is cold, it has to work that much harder to keep it warm, burning even more calories.

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nticipating surgery can be stressful, and many patients suffer from preoperative anxiety, which can cause serious health complications such as hypertension, rapid pulse and sugar metabolism changes. Israeli researchers from the University of Haifa have found that complementary medicine, combined with standard use of anti-anxiety drugs prior to entering the operating room, can significantly reduce preoperative anxiety levels and improve outcomes.

Researchers divided 360 preoperative patients ages 17 and up into three groups: those receiving standard care for preoperative anxiety; those receiving standard care along with complementary therapy, featuring acupuncture, reflexology, individual guided imagery or a combination of the latter two; and those receiving standard care combined with generic guided imagery via a recording.

Anxiety levels were measured preoperatively before and after the intervention on a scale of one to 10, with scores of four or more constituting intermediate or higher-level anxiety.

The study found that complementary therapy in combination with standard care produced a 60 percent reduction in anxiety, with the mean score dropping from 5.54 to 2.32.

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September 2016 survey from Packaged Facts, a division of Market Research Group, LLC, showed that as much as 20 percent of the U.S. adult population is cutting back on supplement use due to consumption of fortified foods. Despite this trend, nutritional supplement sales nationwide are projected to increase by $1.5 billion in just two years to $16 billion in 2018.

Fortified foods contain extra nutrients added by manufacturers such as cereal fortified with iron, milk with added vitamin D and pasta enhanced with folic acid.

While the original intent of these additives was to improve nutritional deficiencies in people without access to foods that naturally contain these nutrients, consequences now include an overabundance of particular nutrients for some and poor food choices due to a dependence on fortified foods for others. Ingesting naturally occurring nutrients in unfortified foods allows each nutrient to be absorbed together with the other vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients contained in that food, enabling them to work together within the body, according to the Harvard School of Public Health.

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Nearly 2 billion wooden pallets are currently in circulation in the U.S., consuming around 50 percent of the country’s annual hardwood harvest and representing more than 90 percent of the world’s shipping waste. PalletSmart, in Fort Worth, Texas, has been making furniture, home decor and custom projects out of repurposed pallets and other reclaimed material since 2012.

Company co-founder John Zaskoda says, “As with any business, we are looking to grow, but want to be smart about it. For now, we are staying put, taking custom residential and commercial orders and producing top-notch furniture.” He sees the endeavor as proof that with hard work and consistency it’s possible to make trash into treasure.

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Scientists at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, in Stockholm, report that they have finally unlocked a major barrier to exploiting a renewable energy source through extracting pure hydrogen from water. Because the bestperforming catalysts for electrochemical oxidation, or “water splitting”, are expensive precious metals, the research team led by KTH Professor Licheng Sun developed molecular catalysts for water oxidation with an efficiency approaching that of natural photosynthesis comprising common, abundant elements, all of which could help change the economics of large-scale hydrogen fuel production.

Meanwhile, Daniel Nocera, a professor of energy at Harvard University, and Pamela Silver, a professor of biochemistry and systems biology at Harvard Medical School, have co-created a system that uses solar energy to split water molecules and hydrogen-eating bacteria to produce liquid fuels. Their paper, whose lead authors include post-doctoral fellow Chong Liu and graduate student Brendan Colón, was recently published in Science.

“This is a true artificial photosynthesis system,” says Nocera. “Previously, people were using artificial photosynthesis for water-splitting, but this is a true A-to-Z system, and we’ve greatly exceeded the efficiency of photosynthesis in nature.”

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Fungus Among Us Genetically Altered Mushrooms Approved for Consumption

Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) is a new method of editing genomes of farm animals and food crops. White button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) that have been genetically modified to delay the natural browning process are the first CRISPR-edited organisms to receive approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Yinong Yang, a plant pathologist from Penn State University, crafted the modified mushrooms by targeting the family of genes responsible for the browning effect seen in produce when sliced and exposed to oxygen. Yang was able to reduce the browning enzyme’s work by 30 percent and was granted approval from the USDA because no foreign or altered DNA was integrated into the mushroom genome. The department only assesses whether there’s a risk that the new modified variety of an organism could become a weed or “pest” to other plants.

The mushrooms may still be subject to Food and Drug Administration or Environmental Protection Agency regulations. The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine are in discussions about developing a new set of rules for the biotech industry in the next five to 10 years.

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A recent study from the University of Western Australia has found that plants regularly react to and emit sounds through a series of clicks produced by their roots, and that such inter-flora communication may be essential to their survival.

Evolutionary biologist Monica Gagliano, who made the discovery, listened to the roots of young corn plants and found that they regularly produced sounds in the range of 220Hz, a frequency audible to the human ear.

Plants have been shown to influence each other in many ways through nanomechanical oscillations on a molecular scale. Gagliano remarks, “Scientists also know that plants use volatile chemicals to communicate with each other.”

Another biological research team under the direction of Professor Olaf Kruse, Ph.D., scientific director of the Center for Biotechnology at Germany’s Bielefeld University, has shown that green algae not only engages in photosynthesis, but also has an alternative source of energy: It can draw it from other plants (Nature Communications).

Gagliano comments, “Considering that entire forests are all interconnected by networks of fungi, maybe plants are using fungi the way we use the Internet.”

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randomized, double-blind study from the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Research, in Bangalore, India, has found that an extract of fenugreek husk (FHE) called FenuSMART can provide relief from common symptoms of menopause, including night sweats, insomnia, headaches, hot flashes and mood swings.

Researchers studied 88 menopausal women between the ages of 45 and 58. Half were given one gram of FHE per day for 90 days while the other half received a placebo. The study measured the impact the supplement had on the subjects’ menopausal symptoms through weekly telephone sessions.

At the study’s end, approximately 32 percent of the women in the FHE group reported no hot flashes, while the placebo subjects saw the frequency of theirs reduced from three to five per day to one or two. Additionally, the subjects that took FHE experienced a 57 percent reduction in night sweats, a 68 percent abatement of mood swings, a 75 percent drop in insomnia and 58 percent fewer headaches.

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ompassionate Indy is rapidly becoming a force for kindness and cooperation throughout the greater Indianapolis community. The local organization joins forces with the worldwide initiative that began in 2008 when Karen Armstrong, author of Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life, won the $100,000 TED Prize and decided to donate the award money toward the cause of creating more compassion in the world.

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Initially sparked by a small interfaith group, the local chapter of Compassionate Indy is one of the most recent communities to join the international Compassionate Cities movement, initially receiving approval as an official global City of Compassion last March. This dynamic, multi-cultural group is energetically engaged in making Central Indiana a place known for its unconditional love and acceptance.

The group focuses on a greater mission of inspiring

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and empowering all people to practice kindness while actively seeking to alleviate suffering. Their vision is for all people, corporate entities and community institutions to treat all beings and the environment with respect and concern. The Golden Rule is a prominent feature of the international movement, which has been endorsed by Desmond Tutu, the Dalai Lama and many others.

It has been hailed by some as the most important movement of the 21st century.

Last June, Compassionate Indy partnered with the Center for Interfaith Cooperation and the Indiana Buddhist Center to bring the Dalai Lama to Indianapolis to give a public talk about compassion to more than 6,000 people. Various other projects are in the works for this growing local group, including partnering with other organizations working to make a difference in our community.

To learn more, visit Compassionate Indy.org. To read the international Charter for Compassion, visit Charter ForCompassion.org.

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Key Philosophies in Mindful Aging

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he final third of our lives is a great opportunity to grow spiritually, emotionally and psychologically. We have time to celebrate our life’s journey and to gather the wisdom of our experiences to share them with others—our peers, our children and our grandkids. There is meaning to be found in our life history and many elders write their memoirs, or what are called “ethical wills,” to preserve their memories and pass them on to the next generation.

Yet, in part because we live in a youth-obsessed culture, there are many fears and anxieties about growing older, especially for seniors who live alone. There are also practical concerns about safety, well-being, preventing isolation and loneliness. How can we ensure that the quality of our life remains healthy, positive, meaningful and productive as we age?

As with the other stages of life, in our senior years we have a choice about how we wish to age. It’s up to us, not our circumstances, to decide how we want to live, think, feel and act. It’s always been the case that life is what we make it, and that our attitude is the determining factor between living fully and happily, or living in a state of anxiety and unhappiness.

We must first begin by acknowledging that we are in charge of how we will view our own aging and how we will meet the challenges that we will inevitably face. We sometimes assume that solutions to our problems come from outside of ourselves. More often, however, they arise from within us. We all have beliefs, emotions and filters that

we use to relate to the world in which we live. We are much more than just our thoughts—we are a blend of our gut feelings and intuition, for example, as well as our cognitive processes.

When we use the term “conscious aging”, we mean that we can choose to age with mindfulness, be intentional about our aging, become skilled at coping with impermanence and change, to act with calmness in the presence of death and dying, and to maintain our connectedness with others.

There are certain key philosophies that apply to conscious aging. The first is the intention to make life-affirming, positive changes in our outlook, attitudes and viewpoint about aging in general, and our own aging in particular.

The second is the will to create daily habits of mindbody practices that build new neural pathways and bring renewed vitality and energy to our aging.

The third is consciously seeking inspirational guidance from a variety of sources, such as books, movies, teachers, trusted allies and role models in our community that contribute to and support our own inner authority.

The final philosophy is the capacity for surrender in order to yield to our potential, yield gracefully to the aging process, and act in accordance with our inner wisdom and the ancient wisdom of elders who came before us.

Psychologist David Powell, Ph.D., notes that, “Deepening requires surrender, letting go of control, abandoning competition, power, possessions, and prestige. It means going to a larger, spiritual sphere that embraces others and their story. In the first half of life, you focus on ‘My story’ and ‘Our story,’ your traditions, family, group, community, country and religion. In the second half of life you begin to focus on ‘The Story’ wherein you realize you play a small, but vital, role in something greater than yourself; a cosmic story found in a sense of interdependence with others, our world, our Earth, our Creator.”

Aging consciously is a way of claiming our elderhood and rejecting/questioning the mainstream contemporary models for aging with a belief that there are more possibilities for our senior years than are those recognized and supported. A new model is beginning to emerge as the cultural landscape is being redefined. The distinction between being an elder and being old is getting blurred. We know that we human beings are hard wired with a need to live passionate lives of purpose, meaning and service to a greater good.

As our life expectancy continues to lengthen, many of us will have years to focus on making a contribution to our communities, the younger generation, and society itself. As Steve Jobs reminded us, “Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.”

Elaine Voci, Ph.D., is a life coach in private practice in Carmel and teaches the IONS Conscious Aging workshop. She hosts the quarterly Carmel Death Café and is the founder of the monthly Carmel Creative Aging Meet Up. Author of six books, she also writes a blog on her website. Connect at 317-730-5481 or ElaineVoci.com. natural awakenings

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Conscious Dying as a Transformative Healing Journey

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hen properly viewed, the thresholds of all of life’s transitional moments can be both emotionally and spiritually rewarding. Whether it involves marriage or birth, job loss or illness, gleaning insight from the experience can yield fresh perspective on how to live life more fully today, if we remain mindful and lovingly attentive through the process.

Like birth, death is a transition we can wisely prepare for. In recent years, compassionate individuals and grassroots movements have emerged to help us conduct ourselves, heal 14

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and grow from losing a loved one or face our own passing. An increasing number of initiatives support a new model in palliative care that treats death not as a failure, but an expected aspect of the human experience. Each in its own way advocates for a gracefilled passage supported by dignified, caring and compassionate practices.

Profound Shift

The Conscious Dying Institute, in Boulder, Colorado, aims to restore death and dying to its natural place in the sacred circle of life. Its end-oflife literacy curriculum and certificate

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training programs are helping to create a new, wisdom-based culture of healing teachers and end-of-life doulas that serve among the frontline caregivers and companions providing the comfort people want and need most. Founded

by Tarron Estes, a healing artist, poet, Caritas coach and transformational learning educator, the institute is grounded in love, spiritual openness, compassion and a universal field of consciousness.

“Training is open to nurses, physicians, clinicians, caregivers, family members, healthcare teams and anyone else interested in exploring what it means to die consciously,” says Estes. It attends to the provider’s inner awakening and helps them strengthen their ability to give spiritual, emotional, physical and practical care to anyone, helping to relieve pain, regardless of diagnosis.

“Rather than curative care, it’s all about seeking to increase precious, meaningful moments, a sense of spiritual sanctity, beauty, interconnectedness and appreciation of life for the families and patients they serve. An end-of-life doula at bedside assures that families and loved ones can focus on what is most important,” explains Estes, who believes that our true nature lives within us as an unblemished jewel.

Helping individuals become comfortable talking about death is the work of Dr. Karen Wyatt, of Dillon, Colorado, founder of the End of Life University, an online interview series with end-of-life care experts.

She provides a trustworthy loving environment in monthly death cafés.

The author of What Really Matters: 7 Lessons for Living from the Stories of Dying expands the conversation through related articles and podcasts at eolUniversity.com.

Death cafés benefit from Wyatt’s experience as a hospice doctor.

“There is never an agenda. Of the 10 to 12 people that generally join in, one is always a new caller, recently awakened to the idea of conscious dying or their own mortality. They’re seeking information and someone to talk to because family and friends aren’t interested. Some already embracing their mortality wish to explore

their thoughts with others. Some callers join just to listen,” advises Wyatt.

Because death in the West has become a commercialized, medical event with funeral home packages the norm, Wyatt recommends the National Home Funeral Alliance to those interested in a deeper understanding of options and resources for a gentler model. The nonprofit, grassroots movement and its members, such as Sacred Crossings, in Los Angeles, seek to restore the lost art and healing ritual of a home funeral by preserving the rights of families to provide home after-death care.

Supporting and educating interested families is the mission of Sacred Crossings founder Rev. Olivia Rosemarie Bareham. The certified death midwife and home funeral guide draws from her experiences as an auxiliary nurse and hospice volunteer to assist families with endof-life planning, death midwifery and arrangements for an at-home vigil and funeral, as well as cremation and burial choices.

“We also offer sacred singing to help ease a loved one’s transition. Music by a bedside soloist or choir before, during and after death can be deeply relaxing and comforting, and even provide pain relief,” advises Bareham.

Exploring the Mystery

For more than 40 years, philosopher, psychologist and physician Raymond Moody’s life work has been acknowledging the mysteries and validating the unexplainable events at the end of life. His seminal bestseller Life After Life appeared in 1975. Lisa Smartt’s mentorship by Moody led them to co-found FinalWordsProject.org. She’s also authored Words at the Threshold, a study of the nonsensical, metaphorical and paradoxical language and visions of the dying.

Moody and Smartt agree that by better understanding the unique language patterns related to end of life we can share more deeply and build bridges with our beloveds throughout the dying process. “When we do so, we offer greater support to the dying and ameliorate our own experience of loss as they cross the threshold,” remarks Smartt. Like William Peters, founder of the Shared Crossings Project, in Santa Barbara, California, they caution that compassionate etiquette during events at death is important.

“Assume that levels of awareness exist in the dying so that our energy and presence are felt and our voices heard,” advises Moody. “Respect your words and actions, regardless of the person’s state of consciousness. Be a compassionate listener and validate their vision. Don’t pretend to intellectualize or explain anything.”

Dianne Gray, president and executive director of the Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Foundation, also owns Hospice and Healthcare Communications. “The dying often wish to leave here surrounded by peace and harmony. They choose to let go of contentiousness and often wish family members would do the same, which is facilitated by mapping out Advance Directives according to the final wishes of the patient,” says Gray.

Questions she frequently addresses in public talks

and Death Over Dinner party conversations include: the necessity of finishing unfinished business; bringing closure to unresolved relationship issues; finding words to express our compassion; soothing the sense of impending loss; and managing to take only love with us to the other side, yet leave enough of it behind to help loved ones through their grieving process. She cautions that no matter how well we plan for death, things don’t always go as planned.

“Sometimes no matter how many advance care conversations have taken place, discord can dismantle the best laid plans. It requires the tough work of compassionate communications. Friends and families need to remember that this is the patient’s end-of-life experience, not theirs.

It is possible to find peace in the midst of conflict, understanding that the one leaving overwhelmingly wishes for a peaceful passing, including peace within the family.”

The Death Over Dinner initiative, founded by Michael Hebb in 2013, has been hosted by groups in more than 20 countries to help people engage in conversations on “how we want to die”—the most vital and costly discussion Americans aren’t having (DeathOverDinner.org/ stories).

Practical Plans

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and its 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy program offer a free downloadable national Guide to Financial Decisions: Implementing an End-of-Life Plan at Tinyurl.com/EssentialPlanNeeds. It includes basic descriptions of issues that arise as

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Writing Our Legacy

by Linda Sechrist

We rediscover that in order to die well, we must live well. Dying gracefully is the result of a mindful, day-to-day journey—a culmination of informed choices, honest discussions and deference to the hallowed fragility of nature’s life-death cycles. ~William Rosa we age beyond retirement and details the critical documents needed for the individual, dependents, property, assets, estate planning, wills and trusts. It also addresses issues related to advance, treatment and do-not-resuscitate directives, insurance, types of funerals and costs, and Social Security, Medicare and veterans’ benefits.

Guidelines suggest consulting with a certified public accountant or personal financial planning specialist.

The latest innovation is the blessing of a living funeral, a celebration of life while the honoree is present to hear the eulogies, praises and farewells before they depart.

AgingWithDignity.org provides a downloadable Five Wishes document, a popular advance directive, or living will that covers personal, spiritual, medical and legal aspects. It’s easy to use and can serve as a family guide to prompt conversations about personal care preferences in the event of serious illness.

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n their books Caring for the Dying and Having the Last Say, authors Henry Fersko-Weiss and Alan Gelb, respectively, advocate reviewing our life and writing a short narrative to explore its value as we approach our final act of Earth’s play.

Processing experiences from the past and what they mean at this juncture presents us an opportunity to achieve greater clarity and integrate them in a positive way in our life story. According to Fersko-Weiss, it has the power to reduce depression, increase life satisfaction, promote acceptance of self and enhance integrity of spirit, no matter what phase of life we are in.

The harvesting of life experiences should reflect our true humanity— flaws and all—and what we’ve learned through mistakes and failures, as well as triumphs. Conveying a compelling mythic family story, values we’ve lived by and our embrace of meaningful relationships will help the people we know understand that, for all its difficulties and complexities, life is worth living. Our narrative, whether recorded as an essay or scripted video, becomes an act of praise for the gift of the life we’ve led, imperfect as it may have been. It can also serve as a potential keepsake that passes along life lessons and values from one generation to another.

Gelb suggests that summing up what’s most important to us in 500 to 1,000 words can be an experience to savor and enjoy at a reflective time in life, an opportunity to capture our legacy and even serve as our own eulogy. When we want a loved one no longer here to feel near to us and hear them one last time, it’s a way for them to literally have the last say, he adds.

New York Times journalist Mark Leibovich wrote about how Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy chose to spend his final weeks in pursuit of a “good ending.” As death approached, Kennedy told friends that he wanted to take stock of his life and enjoy the gift of his remaining days with the people he loved most.

As a result, he continued enjoying his morning ritual of reading newspapers while drinking coffee, playing with his dogs, watching James Bond movies with his wife and holding family dinners and sing-alongs near nightly. He reveled in his bedside view of Nantucket Sound, sailed when he could and ate lots of his favorite ice cream.

His mantra was, “Every day is a gift.”

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seek comfort in simple pleasures— companionship, everyday routines, the taste of good food, the warmth of sunlight on our faces,” remarks Boston’s Dr. Atul Gawande in Being Mortal. “If we strive in our final months for independence, companionship, mindful attention, dignity, wisdom, joy, love and freedom from pain, we have the power to make those days less miserable, confusing and frightening.”

In these many ways, we can manage to gently embrace and tenderly navigate life’s final transition with grace and love.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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Easy-Grow Microgreens Are Big on Nutrition

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ast, fun to grow and packed with flavor and nutrition, tender young microgreens can go from seed to table in as little as a week. Close cousins to edible sprouts, microgreens are grown in potting soil or seed-starting mixes instead of plain water. They customarily grow beyond the sprout stage until they have produced a true leaf or two. After that, harvesting is a simple matter of snipping off fresh greens.

“You don’t need a green thumb to grow microgreens, only patience and persistence,” says Mark Mathew Braunstein, in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, author of Microgreen Garden. Even first-timers can expect good results. For example, the thin shoots grown from popcorn taste like a more vibrant form of sweet corn, and pea shoots work well in wraps, salads and virtually any Asian dish.

Like high-fiber wheatgrass, “Microgreens are great for juicing, either by themselves or mixed with other veggies,” says Rita Galchus (aka Sprout Lady Rita), proprietor of The Sprout House, in Lake Katrine, New York, which sells organic seeds for microgreens and sprouts. “You can add a handful of microgreens to a smoothie to ramp up the nutrition without changing its taste or texture,” she notes.

Good Picks

The seeds of dozens of plants from alfalfa to wheat can be grown as microgreens. If seeking to maximize nutrition, put red cabbage and cilantro on the planting list. Scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Quality Laboratory, in Beltsville, Maryland, tested the nutritional properties of 25 microgreens; red cabbage, cilantro, garnet amaranth and green daikon radish had the highest concentrations of vitamin C, carotenoids, and vitamins K and E, respectively. Microgreens generally provide three times as much nutrition per weight as the same food eaten in its mature state.

“People underestimate the intense flavor of microgreens and might try planting mustard greens or radish

varieties even if they don’t like spicy flavors,” say Elizabeth Millard, an organic farmer in Northfield, Minnesota, and author of Indoor Kitchen Gardening. For beginners, large seeds that sprout quickly such as sunflowers, buckwheat and snow peas are good choices because they produce big, robust sprouts with mild flavor.

Many people also grow microgreens for their pets.

“Cats tend to prefer mild, sweet-tasting microgreens such as red clover, alfalfa and flax seed,” advises Galchus.

“They also love grasses grown from hard wheat, whole barley and rye. Cats cannot digest the grass, but use it to bring up indigestible matter that might be lodged in their stomachs.”

Clean Greens

Microgreens grow so fast that there’s little time for them to run into trouble. Commercial growers use large trays, but home gardeners can also use pretty coffee mugs or tofu boxes rescued from the recycling bin. Drainage holes in the container bottoms work well when growing beets or other slow-sprouting seeds, but are less important for fast-growing sunflowers or wheat.

Work only with organic seeds. Seeds sold for sprouting or bulk grains from a local health food store cost much less than the larger, robust seeds produced for gardening.

Soak seeds in water overnight to jump-start germination.

Place an inch or so of potting soil or seed-starting mix in the container, and then scatter the plump seeds on top. “A common beginner’s error is to sow seeds too thickly,” says Braunstein. Sown seeds should not touch each other, with most spaced about one-quarter-inch apart. Spritz with water and cover with a plate or plastic wrap.

At the first signs of sprouting, water and move the pot to a sunny spot near a bright window or within two inches of a bright grow light. Dribble in small amounts of water to maintain moisture over the next few days. To harvest, cut in bunches about one-half inch above the soil line.

Microgreens store well in the refrigerator for a couple of days, but are best eaten fresh.

For both beginners and experienced gardeners, growing microgreens provides a close-up look at seed germination, one of nature’s miracles.

Award-winning garden writer Barbara Pleasant’s new book Homegrown Pantry: A Gardener’s Guide to Selecting the Best Varieties & Planting the Perfect Amounts for What You Want to Eat Year Round, will be out next month from Storey Publishing.

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KEEP DECAY AWAY Kids Do Best with Holistic Dentistry

by Linda Sechrist

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ccording to a 2012 New York Times story, “Preschoolers in Surgery for a Mouthful of Cavities,” more dentists nationwide are recommending that children be administered general anesthesia at hospitals due to the severity of decay.

Such extensive dental work on children is largely preventable. Wise parents encourage their children to develop healthy habits such as brushing teeth at least twice a day; eating fewer sugary snacks and

brushing afterwards; limiting fruit juice intake to four ounces a day; and sucking on bacteria-killing xylitol lollipops. Such a routine combined with an initial dentist visit by their first birthday can reduce dental costs, including hospital treatment for extreme decay that can cost thousands of dollars.

Other ways to reduce the too-common incidence of six to 10 childhood cavities include breastfeeding only until baby teeth

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Andie Pearson, a doctor of dental medicine and owner of Gaimed Dental Spa, in Wilmette, Illinois, tells mothers that in the descent through the birth canal, their baby ingests the bacteria necessary to digest breast milk. As teeth later emerge, their gut bacteria also become able to digest solid food. “By the time a child has all 20 baby teeth, between 18 and 30 months, they no longer have the microbial ecology for digesting breast milk and should be weaned.

Researchers from the University of California-Berkeley have found that the more frequently a mother breastfed her child beyond the second birthday during the day, the greater the child’s risk of severe early tooth decay,” says Pearson.

Development of facial muscles and bone structure is dependent on chewing and gnawing. “Teething rings facilitate chewing that builds stronger teeth and creates better alignment,” she explains. If childhood tooth growth is delayed, Pearson

often suggests a chiropractic adjustment if all other developmental areas are normal. “It can help the body relax so that teeth erupt naturally,” she advises.

Mouth-to-Mouth Susan Maples, a doctor of dental surgery and owner of Total Health Dentistry, in Holt, Michigan, notes that Streptococcus mutans is the leading reason children are hospitalized today. “Cavities are formed when the rate of decay of the teeth caused by the lactic acid produced by the bacteria exceeds the rate of repair initiated by the phosphate and calcium ions in saliva,” she explains.

The unwanted bacteria is transmitted through saliva, which is why adults should avoid licking spoons or tasting foods before offering them to children between the ages of 1 and 3. “This type of bacteria thrives on sugar, so children shouldn’t have lots of sugary drinks and sweet treats,” says Maples. Mouth kissing presents a similar risk.

Early Intervention

Kris Kammer, a doctor of dental surgery and owner of Gums of Steel Oral Hygiene Transformation, in Middleton, Wisconsin, learned early in his career to avoid mercury amalgam fillings and early extractions of bicuspids for orthodontic purposes, and that xylitol reduces buildup of plaque bacterial biofilm on teeth.

A study published in the Journal of Dental Research, supported by findings of a metastudy appearing in Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry “shows that regular use of xylitol over six months significantly reduces the Streptococcus mutans population,” he says.

He also suggests early interceptive treatments which can be performed by general dentists. “Parents don’t need to wait for children’s teeth to come in crooked and crowded. These issues can be addressed with a removable appliance that expands the arch in the roof dome, influences bone growth and makes room for incoming teeth,” says Kammer. Early proper diet may also help prevent crowding of teeth as well as malocclusion, or misalignment of upper and lower teeth, according to Pearson.

Role Modeling “Parents play a pivotal role in their children’s dental hygiene. They influence how their children care for their teeth, behave in the dentist’s office and feel about dental visits,” advises Pentti Nupponen, a doctor of dental medicine and owner of the Halifax Center for Holistic & Cosmetic Dentistry, in Halifax, Pennsylvania.

Children should be made familiar with dentistry and taught that they are responsible for their dental hygiene from around age 1. Nupponen explains his gentle method: “I encourage mothers to bring their children along for dental appointments so that they can watch me from their mother’s lap. Generally, by the time they are alone in my chair, they aren’t frightened.”

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com. natural awakenings

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Transforming the Way Women Relate to Men

An Interview with Alison Armstrong

by April Thompson

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or 25 years, relationship expert Alison Armstrong has worked to evolve society by changing the way women relate to men.

Her yearning to understand the opposite sex was born from personal challenges, including a failed marriage in her 20s. She began studying men on her own, at the age of 30, beginning with the question, “What if men are responding to women?” What started out as a personal inquiry has become a lifelong pursuit and she’s shared her findings with millions of men and women worldwide.

Armstrong, co-founder and CEO of PAX Programs, addresses gender differences, sexuality and relationships. She has written three books, including The Queen’s Code, and speaks to interpersonal insights through workshops, webinars and teleclasses, including free recordings and articles at UnderstandMen.com.

Armstrong and her second husband have been happily married for 23 years and now live in Colorado.

Which core differences between men and women cause everyday misunderstandings?

The biggest source of mischief is denying that differences exist at all. Both men and women tend to assume that each is a version of the other, which creates significant misunderstandings.

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expecting, we usually draw incorrect conclusions and act in counterproductive ways.

For example, men and women relate to feelings differently.

Women often make life decisions based on their feelings about something or someone.

To men, who tend to rely on facts and set aside feelings, this approach can seem irrational, and relating to women as irrational has predictably bad outcomes.

Where does a couple best start to heal the communication divide?

The most powerful thing men and women can do is to address misunderstandings with openness and curiosity rather than assuming we know why our partner did or said something. We should ask ourselves, “What if there’s a good reason for that?” Don’t assume that what’s true for her is also true for him, and vice versa.

Once a couple chooses to give each other the benefit of the doubt, a few simple changes can further open up communication. Saying “I need” instead of “I want” will make a huge difference. Because being “needy” is considered unattractive, women avoid this word, not realizing that it connects with a man’s instinct to provide.

When asking for something, it’s important to say what it would provide us. For him, there needs to be a reward equal to or greater than the

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energy he’ll have to expend. Years ago, I described to my husband in colorful detail the experience of falling into the toilet in the middle of the night; he took it upon himself to make sure that never again happens to the women he loves.

What’s the secret to navigating partners’ differing needs and drives for physical intimacy?

The secret is to stop leaving our sex lives to the whims of biology, or making decisions based on whether we “feel like it.” Waiting for a time when both partners feel like it, the kids are at Grandma’s and we’re not too tired leads to sex happening too rarely.

Delicious sexual partnerships begin when we decide to stop waiting and instead work on creating the circumstances that put us in the mood.

One example is learning to offer “dessert”. Using the desire for food as a metaphor for the desire for sex, we’re often trying to eat together when only one partner is hungry. But dessert sounds delicious anytime; examples might be massage or kissing or other physical activities. Find out what reliably perks up a partner’s interest and put that on the menu.

How can a woman satisfy a man’s desire to provide without sacrificing her independence?

American culture tells women that being low-maintenance matters most.

Yet, when we allow our partners to fulfill our needs, it can help us unlock our own greatness, as well as theirs.

Men are driven to provide for their loved ones and denying them such opportunities takes away their life’s pursuit, which can be emasculating.

By asking for what we need, women create opportunities for partnership, satisfaction and fulfillment for both partners. When we allow the men in our life to contribute to us and learn to receive graciously, we discover that it doesn’t diminish our power.

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

Relationship Tips from Local Counselors C ouples partake in relationship or marital counseling to learn ways to co-create on topics such as money, fidelity, sharing chores and feeling equal within roles. Whether a couple has been married for 20 years or just became engaged, relationship counseling teaches effective communication and listening skills for working through disagreements.

Notice what the other person tries to do for you and then do it in return

“Often in long-term relationships, the amount of respect for the other person has eroded,” says Ruth Rader, LSW. “This can cause blame, as well as accusation of partners not understanding each other.”

Rader recommends shifting the mindset into “unconditional positive regard,” to maintain the respect and acceptance for others without judgement. By looking at what the partner is contributing in the relationship and then repeating that for them, more respect is gained.

Laura Rain, who is in private practice as a Spiritual Counselor and Facilitator, helps her clients learn their primary love language to discover which one each partner best uses in communicating.

“Most often people give love in a way they wish to receive it,” says Rain. “But if your partner does not recognize it as love, then they may not feel loved.”

Listen to your partner from a place of compassion and curiosity

Often when couples talk about heated issues, they may not listen because they are already thinking about how they’ll respond.

Rain teaches tools such as having couples mirror what was said back to

Laura Rain offers relationship counseling for couples using methods such as tantra practices to invoke Sacred Union, Imago Therapy and conscious communication skills. For more information, call 317-258-9844 or visit MySoulEvolve.com.

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Every couple experiences the “honeymoon phase”, which typically occurs in the beginning of the relationship when everything is new and exciting. Kathy Henry, LCSW, says new couples are more likely to try something outside their normal routine at this time, such as going to bed later, but eventually couples get into habits.

She suggests to “do something opposite of what you normally would; be playful and spontaneous by cooking something you have never had for dinner,” or going to new events or activities together.

The five languages of love are: physical intimacy, quality time, acts of service, receiving gifts, and words of affirmation, as defined in the book The Five Languages of Love by Gary Chopman.

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FIT FOR LIFE How to Stay Healthy, Flexible and Strong

by Aimee Hughes

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hen thinking about the best forms of exercise as we enter midlife and beyond, we should first clarify some myths and preconceptions,” says Michael Spitzer, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, biochemist, fitness expert and author of Fitness at 40, 50, 60 and Beyond. “In our society, there’s a mindset that once we pass our 40th year, it’s all downhill from there. Our metabolism slows and we gain weight, lose mobility and flexibility, deal with more aches and pains, experience shortness of breath and the list goes on.”

According to Spitzer, this all can happen, but it’s more of a self-fulfilling prophecy than destiny. “Research with older people at both rehabilitation and nursing centers tells us that the human body wasn’t designed to begin a major decline in function until age 70, barring major illness or accidents along the way. Most of individual decline is due to lifestyle choices, not nature’s plan.”

Spitzer teaches his clients that

weight training is essential for every age group. “After age 30, most people lose between 0.5 to 1 percent of lean muscle fiber per year, which directly affects the basal metabolic rate. Much like a car engine, the more lean muscle mass we have, the more energy our ‘engine’ uses, even when idling. If not prevented, by age 50, for example, we may have lost as much as 20 percent of the lean muscle fiber we had when we were 30.”

He also recommends regular cardiovascular exercise. “Do a good round of cardio inside your target heart rate zone for 30 minutes at least three times a week. It’s vital for lung and heart health, the primary benefit of cardio exercise as opposed to just burning calories.”

“For those in their 40s, I recommend high-intensity interval training such as burst training, along with a mind-body practice like power yoga or budokon,” says Nelson Pahl, of Northfield, Minnesota, managing editor of Longevity Times. “Vinyasa yoga,

tai chi and cycling are ideal during our 50s, while hatha yoga, tai chi, or qigong and hiking work well in our 60s.”

“Most of my clients are 70 and up,” notes Gwyneth Jones, an active aging specialist at the Carriage Club, in Kansas City, Missouri, who also trains physical therapists, rehabilitation specialists and movement educators. “They enjoy mixing up their daily exercise routines and look forward to the support and encouragement of their classmates. Discussions include lighthearted wordplay and questions about anatomy and physiology.”

Pahl urges everyone at every age, “Consume only whole foods, always.”

He rarely drinks alcohol and begins every day with yoga and qigong.

“Also, be sure to stay well hydrated,” adds Jones. “This will keep your joints healthy, skin clear and moist, digestion more efficient and detoxification of organ systems more effective. Add fresh lemon if you like.”

Physical fitness is only one aspect of aging gracefully. Spiritual growth lifts and lightens any mental and emotional load, while supporting physical well-being.

Spitzer also recommends, “Reading, learning to play a musical instrument, crafting activities, computer strategy games or doing other activities that require concentration or new problem-solving skills; all help the mind stay tuned up and sharp.” It’s always healthy to break out of normal routines and comfort zones, venture into new worlds, volunteer and do what makes our heart soar.

Jones advises, “Choose activities that feel good, refreshing, include people you enjoy, and are done in pleasant environments. Don’t forget to revel in sunshine or a good book on a rainy day. Listen to music, play music, sing and dance every day.”

Maturity brings benefits we can embrace with delight when we bring loving attention and happy novelty to life.

Aimee Hughes, a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO, is a doctor of naturopathy and consultant for the Yandara Yoga Institute. Connect at ChezAimee@gmail.com.

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feelings back to us. If we’re nervous, the horse will be more skittish.”

“We’ve had executives arrive with cell phones firmly in hand and leave holding soggy tissues instead,” comments Wendorf. “For them, it was unexpectedly emotional.”

For addicts caught up in a debilitating cycle, “Equine therapy gets the brain firing in a new direction,” says Constance Scharff, Ph.D., director of addiction research at Cliffside Malibu, in California. “Patients may say they’re fine when they’re not, but you can’t lie to a horse. They have boundaries; if you’re angry, a horse won’t tolerate your behavior and will walk away.”

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HEART-TO-HEART WITH A HORSE Their Gentle Empathy Helps Us Heal

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hysical therapists have long used horses to help patients improve balance or strengthen core muscles. Now they’re helping to teach empathy.

Given a horse’s significant size, sometimes distracting surroundings and the need for safety, humans need to learn the animal’s non-verbal cues, and to regulate their own. Close interaction

without riding is proving to be helpful for those dealing with addictions, trauma and grief, and for employees to improve their communication and teamwork skills.

Kelly Wendorf and Scott Strachan, co-founders of Equus, in Santa Fe, work with both individuals and organizations. Strachan emphasizes, “This isn’t magic. Horses reflect our

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medicine, and one tool we use in approaching addiction. Depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be the underlying issue, so we can address it, to understand why the person became an addict.”

Wendorf relates the story of an 18-year-old client facing body image issues. “Five horses approached her and touched her with their noses on her arms and legs. Where they touched was where she had been cutting herself to try to relieve her emotional pain.”

“People feel a powerful connection when they let down their defenses and a horse responds,” says Sheryl Jordan, equestrian director at Salamander Resort & Spa, in Middleburg, Virginia. “Our Equi-Spective life lessons program brings self-awareness and the power to better control emotions.

During the session, they may hug, pet and cry on the horse, but they leave the corral smiling.”

The program teamed up with the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) serving bereaved military families. Kelly Griffith, a surviving sister of U.S. Marine Corps

Major Samuel Griffith, points to the power of eq-uine therapy in a video at Tinyurl.com/Equi-SpectiveVideo.

Susan Wight, a former professional steeplechase rider and ambassador for TAPS in Leesburg, Virginia, says, “My husband was my riding coach.

When he passed away, I was numb when facing decisions, but at the session, it felt like one of the horses was the one to choose. The initial flood of emotions and memories from being around horses again wasn’t pretty, but empathy is a specific language, and I’m grateful for the opportunity. Horses are a huge part of my life.”

At Ranch Hand Rescue Counseling Center & Animal Sanctuary, in South Argyle, Texas, founder Bob Williams considers animal therapy a ministry.

“We rescue abused and neglected farm animals, including horses that come into play when patients are not responding to usual therapies,” he says.

“It’s important for damaged people to learn to live in the light, and our partnering with the special needs animals helps put them on the emotional path to health.” The rescue’s mission is to provide hope, healing and a sense of security for children and adults that have suffered severe trauma such as abuse, domestic violence and witnessing violent death (Tinyurl.com/Ranch HandRescueVideo).

Riding Beyond’s four-session program, in Ashland, Oregon, is free to women recovering from the rigors of breast cancer treatment. Expenses are covered by donations from the community. German research published in the journal PsychoOncology reported that 82 percent of participating breast cancer patients studied displayed symptoms of PTSD following diagnosis.

“They often don’t want to touch

Horses help bring back memories for clients with dementia.

or be touched, and have trouble with friendships and intimate relationships; issues that can cripple a woman’s life,” says Trish Broersma, founding director and a certified therapeutic riding professional at Riding Beyond (Tinyurl.com/RidingBeyondVideo).

“The medical team that saved their lives doesn’t treat these issues.”

The first client, unfamiliar with horses, met Mystic, who touched her on the site of the former tumor.

She says, “Even weeks later, when

I brought her image to mind when stressed, sad or even happy, it brought feelings of contentment, peace and well-being.”

Horses have been serving humans in many ways for centuries.

Equine therapy shows they have even more to give if we are open to receive.

Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1

Indy Holistic Hub Business Build Up Breakfast Fountain Square – 8-9:30am. Holistic wellness providers enjoy breakfast while networking and supporting one another. RSVP requested. Free.

General American Donut Company, 827 S East St, Indianapolis. 317-775-1418. IndyHolisticHub.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3

National Wear Red Day – A national observance created by the American Heart Association. Thousands of people, including employees at more than 10,000 companies across the country will wear red to support American Heart Month. For more information: Heart.org.

Carmel Creative Aging Meet-up – 3-4:30pm. A group for ages 55 and older interested in topics that relate to conscious aging and mindful living.

The group will meet monthly to enhance the connection and understanding our shared humanity in the aging process. Free. Green House Cottages, 616 Green House Way, Carmel. 317-730-5481.

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Annual Tootsie Pops Concert – 5:30-8:30pm.

Music festival and concert (at 6:30pm) designed to introduce pre-school and elementary children to the sounds and sights of orchestral music. $5. North Central High School Auditorium, 1806 E 86th St, Indianapolis.

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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.

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Essential Oils 101 – 5:30-7:30pm. Boost your health and emotional balance with essential oils.

Explore the three ways to use oils and try some out.

Young Living Oils will be featured. Register by 2/4. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-445-4203. InnerPeaceYoga.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7

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.

Women4Change Indiana February Summit – 6pm. An inclusive, non-partisan and grassroots organization to promote the health, safety and respect of all Hoosiers. Motivated by a desire to address the escalating rhetoric of hate and the increasing acts of intimidation and violence which demeans minorities, immigrants and women.

Free. St. Luke’s Methodist Church, 100 West 86th St, Indianapolis. Women4ChangeIndiana.org.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4

markyourcalendar Winter Dog Hike – 9am-4pm. Participants receive a map and score sheet due back at the Nature Center by 4pm. There will be coded points along select trails and throughout the park at unique locations. Collect these codes and the owner/pet team with the highest score wins. Normal Gate Fees Apply. Brown County State Park, 1810 State Road 46 E, Nashville, IN. 812-988-5240. PHaulter@DNR.IN.Gov. 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.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5

Groundhog 7-Mile Run – 1pm. Check if you can see your own shadow as you enjoy a variety of fun runs to celebrate Groundhog Day. The 7-mile run will be followed by the Children’s Groundhoglet races. Contributions of one or more canned non-perishable food items are requested per participant. Registration 11:30am. Zionsville High School, Freshman Center Cafeteria, 1000 Mulberry St, Zionsville. IndyRunners.org.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8

Heart Centered Dishes – 6:30-8:30pm. Join the chef’s of Ezra’s Cafe to learn how to create vibrant dishes that support heart health and emotional well-being. Class includes tasting of 4 recipes and a packet of recipes to take home. $35, Ezra’s Enlightened Cafe, 6515 Ferguson St, Indianapolis.

317-255-3972. EzrasEnlightenedCafe.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10

Indy Holistic Hub Business Build Up Breakfast North Side – 8-9:30am. Holistic wellness providers enjoy breakfast while networking and supporting one another. RSVP requested.

Free. First Watch, 3309 E 86th St, Indianapolis.

317-775-1418. IndyHolisticHub.com.

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.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11

Morning Meditation – 8:30-9:30am. Relax and enjoy the tropical Garfield Park Conservatory.

Program begins with a instructor-led meditation and breathing exercise, and ends with quiet time to find restorative peace. $2 daily admission; $5 class admission. RSVP in advance, classes fill quickly. 2505 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis.

317-317-7275. GarfieldGardenConservatory.org.

Be My Valentine 5k Run/Walk – 9am. Give your heart a good workout by running through beautiful Downtown. Perfect for a fun family event, as children and dogs are welcome. All participants get a souvenir tumbler or coffee or hot chocolate, and a souvenir blanket. $30. The Athenaeum, 407 E. Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. Fun-Races-com.

Run For Love 5K – 10am. Run for chocolate, run for the roses, run for the bling, or just run for the love. A fun race course through Fishers with lots of great prizes along the way. Enjoy a post race brownie. $40. Billercay Park, 12690 Promise Road, Fishers. Run4Love5K.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13

Tap Away Your Stress – 5:45-6:45pm. Daily stresses slowly erode our physical and mental well-being. Learn what tapping is and how to use it to rebalance yourself. $10. Register by 2/11.

Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-445-4203. InnerPeaceYoga.com.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15

Walk the Talk - Miracles – 8pm. A TED Talk inspired Spiritual Talk Series. 6 live speakers, live music, light show and take aways. February topic is Miracles. 21 and older only. $15. The Vogue, 6259 N College Ave, Indianapolis. 317-259-7029.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17

IW.I.N. Foundation 13th Annual Pink PJ Party – 6pm-12am; Saturday 20, 9am. Wear your favorite pink pajamas and enjoy great food, pink cocktails, silent auction shopping, and complimentary spa services. Enjoy yoga Saturday morning before a warm breakfast. For ages 21 and older. $45 and up. Indy Marriott North, 3645 River Crossing Parkway, Indianapolis. IWinFoundation.org.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20

President’s Day: Live from Delaware Street – 10am-3:30pm. Enjoy a special tour of President Harrison’s home that includes the opportunity to interact with actors recreating the roles of family members and household staff from 1898. $10/adult; $5/students 6-17. Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, 1230 N Delaware Street, Indianapolis. 317-631-1888. BHPSite.org.

Community Dinner – 6:45-8pm. Our nation is in a state of crisis when it comes to our health, but there is hope, and right now is time to take action. Bring a loved one, enjoy a free meal, and learn how Peacock Family Chiropractic can help you achieve real health to last a lifetime. Brixx Pizza, 8594 E 116th St, Fishers. 317-288-0727.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22

Indy Holistic Hub Business Build Up Lunch – 11:30am-1pm. Holistic wellness providers can find support and network while enjoying lunch.

RSVP requested. Free. Blind Owl Brewery, 5014 E 62nd St, Indianapolis. 317-775-1418.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24

Indy Pies & Pints – 6:30pm. A pizza and beer extravaganza that will feature some of Indy’s best craft breweries and artisan pizzas. There will also be live music from The Doo Band and an area with games. $27-$43. Ivy Tech Culinary School and Conference Center, 2820 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis. IndyPiesAndPints.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25

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. Hamilton County Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St, Noblesville. IndyArtsVintage.com.

Museum by Moonlight – 8pm-12am. Guests over 21 can explore five floors of the museum while enjoying premier food, live music and shows. One of the biggest fundraisers of the year with all proceeds benefitting The Children’s MuseumFund, which ensures that all children and families, regardless of income, can experience the museum. $65. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis.

317-334-4000. ChildrensMuseum.org.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

Kundalini Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. Experience a vibrant mix of physical posture, breath work, meditation, mantra, mudra, and sound vibration with Gong relaxation. $10. 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.

Community Yoga – 4-5pm. Hendricks County residents are invited to an all levels flow class.

A great opportunity to add an additional class to one’s yoga schedule. $5. Peace Through Yoga, 134 S Washington, Danville. 317-753-1266.

PeaceThroughYoga.com.

Community Yin Yoga – 6-7:15pm. $10. Class focuses on stillness and deepening into a pose to allow the muscles to relax and allow the body to soften. Open to all levels, beginners welcome.

Embarque Yoga, 5345 N Winthrop Ave, Indianapolis. 317-762-9642. EmbarqueYoga.com.

monday Health & Wellness 101 Class – 6:30-8:30pm.

Learn how to support your health naturally and reduce chemical overload in your life. Essential oils, weight loss support and more, with holistic health practitioner Kim Woods. Free. For more info and to RSVP: Held in Irvington. 317-4094981. BeAmazing.net.

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.

Meditation Group – 7-9pm. Explore a different style of meditation each week to look within, relax, re-center and balance yourself. Guided meditations, singing bowls, music, drumming and many other techniques will be used. $10. Good Journeys House of Healing, 17901 River Ave, Noblesville. 317-750-7392. GoodJourneys.net.

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.

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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.

Community Drum Circle – 7-8pm. Pre-jam begins at 6:45pm. All ages and levels are welcome, no experience necessary. Drums provided

by Bongo Boy Music School and REMO, Inc. Free. Bongo Boy Music School, 8481 Bash St., Ste 1100, Indianapolis. 317-595-9065.

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Restorative Yoga – 11am-12:15pmm. A uniquely nourishing, reflective class practiced at a slow pace. Allows students to tap into breath and body movements through gentle movements. $18 drop in; packages available. Blooming Life Yoga, 30 S Elm St, Zionsville. 317-800-4039.

BloomingLifeYoga.com.

Bells for Peace Meditation – 12-1pm. Join Vicki Mack to meditate for peace combined with the power of sound through bells. Free. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-2530499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

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.

saturday Traditional Vinyasa Yoga – 8-9:15am. Class features Zohrab, a master Hatha Yoga teacher – he integrates yoga with medical anatomy and physiology to root ancient verities with medical exactness. $18 drop in; packages available.

Blooming Life Yoga, 30 S Elm St, Zionsville.

317-800-4039. BloomingLifeYoga.com.

Broad Ripple Winter Market – 9am12:30pm. Through April 15. Sip local beer while shopping a wide selection of paleo-friendly foods, including paleo treats and local meats. 5301 Winthrop Ave, Indianapolis.

BroadRippleFarmersMarket.org/Winter.

Fishers Farmers’ Market – 9am-12pm. Approximately 20 vendors, featuring fresh vegetables, local goods and hot Mathoo’s egg rolls. Billericay Park, 12690 Promise Rd, Fishers. Fishers.IN.US/ FarmersMarket.

Farm to Fork Market – 9am-12:30pm. Producer-only, organic “Farm-to-Fork Market.”

Normandy Farms, 7802 Marsh Rd, Indianapolis.

Indy Winter Farmers’ Market – 9am-12:30pm.

Runs Nov. 12-April 29. Local fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy and baked goods. Free. Circle City Industrial Complex, 1125 E Brookside Ave, Indianapolis. IndyWinterFarmersMarket.org.

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.

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BOUTIQUE/EVENT HUB THE PLAYFUL SOUL 6516 N Ferguson, Indpls 317-253-0499 ThePlayfulSoul.com

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 6.

Individually appropriate high-quality, biologically compatible, safe and life energy-enhancing holistic dentistry. Dr Katie and team strive to perform dental procedures in the gentlest way possible, in a friendly, calm office environment. Offering a complete menu of holistic and comfort services. See ad on page 9.

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Become an Independent Distributor. Discover the healing properties of Young Living Essential Oils for enhancing health – yours, as well as others who seek holistic options. Free Training. See ad on page 25.

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Life Coach and Ceremony specialist professionally trained and certified in the art of ceremony, ritual, faith traditions, ceremonial writing, public speaking and presentation. Committed to creating and performing eloquent, personalized, heartfelt ceremonies for individuals, families and organizations through life’s milestones as unique and varied as our relationships and communities.

FUNCTIONAL/ INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 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.

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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.

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EZRA’S ENLIGHTENED CAFÉ 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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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. See ad on page 8.

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.

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LAB SERVICES LAB ON DEMAND

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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 6.

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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 24.

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INNER ENLIGHTENMENT THERAPIES, LLC

Cara Olson, MSW, LSCW 951 E 86th St, Ste 200C, Indianapolis 317-777-1678 Cara@InnerEnlightenmentTherapies.com

Non-invasive, integrative approaches to address illness and healing. In addition to mental health therapy with traditional psychotherapy, holistic energy therapies offered include the Neuromodulation Technique (NMT), Gestalt Therapy CBT, Energy Psychology (with EFT tapping), regression and trauma work, Advanced Integrative Therapy, Raymon Grace Methods and Awakening Dynamics.

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Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) aka Tapping, is a universal healing tool that can provide impressive results for physical, emotional and performance issues. As an EFT practitioner since 2007, Colette helps clients release negative beliefs and blocks to living their abundant, healthy, best life. Tapping is leading-edge technology for releasing modern-day stress and anxiety.

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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Sacred Pilgrimage to Egypt with Rae Chandran

March 31 – April 9, 2017 10 days / 9 nights Cost: $3,800 - $4,200 (airfare not included)

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his magical retreat offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience Egypt with a custom guided program led by internationally renowned channeler and author Rae Chandran that combines nature, history, adventure and spiritual experiences in some of the most magnificent spots in the world.

Experience daily channelings, meditations, intention ceremonies, activations and initiations in power spots guided by Chandran. Some of the places that will be visited include the Great Pyramids (private two-hour visit), Initiation in King’s chamber, Sphinx, Temple of Sekhmet and 7 Gates (private visit), Channeling in Abydos, Sakkara and Memphis, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple, Hathor Temple, Alabaster Mosque, Coptic Church and the Cairo Museum, Isis Temple, Temple of Horus and Komombo Temple and many more.

Chandran is a teacher, channeler and energy healer.

He has been on the path of self-discovery for more than three decades and through the awakenings and understandings he has had over these years, he shares these truths to all the people he comes in contact with.

He teaches these truths through the various workshops he conducts in many parts of the world like Japan, USA, Brazil, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Shanghai, India and Vietnam. He also leads people to power spots and power vortexes in countries like Egypt, Israel, Greece and Morocco.

Chandran is the author of five books. The content of all of these books is completely channeled.

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Chandran, visit RaeChandran.com