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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.

15 HAPPY ALL DAY

Simple Daily Practices for a Happier Life

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by Judith Fertig

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19 healthykids 21 inspiration 22 greenliving 25 consciouseating

19 DAD MATTERS

How to be the Father Kids Need

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26 farmers’markets 27 calendarofevents

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19 21 EMOTIONAL SMARTS

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22 DITCH THE HOTEL

Frugal Lodging Options from AirBnB to House Swapping

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25 25 FAST WHOLE-FOOD MUNCHIES

Tasty Homemade Alternatives to Junk Food

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s you explore the reasons behind your ideal lifestyle, you’ll realize that the ultimate reason is to be happy.” These wise words from Japanese organizing consultant Marie Kondo appeared in our April interview with Kondo.

Her words and credo of simplicity inviting happiness into our lives are resonating with me and sparked a renewed focus on purging things and thoughts that no longer serve me well.

This quest is well aligned with this month’s theme in Judith Fertig’s feature article, “Happy All Day: Simple Daily Practices for a Happier Life.” Discovering more simplicity, joys and consistent happiness in our lives is something I imagine we all seek. Fertig has gathered for us thoughtful ideas and actionable tips from experts around the country.

Life coach Mary Lynn Ziemer, for example, explains how to “flip the switch” from negative thoughts to a more positive mindset based on gratitude.

My business partner and I have worked with Mary Lynn, and can attest to the benefits of shifting our perspective through mindful practices and deep-breathing exercises. Meditation, journaling, exercise and creative pursuits are all accessible, affordable methods that work to cultivate more peace and joy in our lives.

During my recent house and office purge, I came across a letter I wrote to a friend 14 years ago. Its message continues to resonate as I realize the quest and opportunity for personal growth and happiness has been and is a lifelong pursuit. Perhaps I, like you, was destined to associate with Natural Awakenings, a magazine that promotes naturally healthy living in all facets of life, gently guiding us in creating our best selves. Looking back, the letter was addressed as much to myself as to my friend. I wrote:

“We strive for life in its simplest form—love, health, happiness, faith— but more often clutter it with more stuff, taking years to recognize that less is more. Your best life begins with a healthy body, mind and spirit. Exercise and eat wisely. Read, listen and explore more. It takes energy, effort, dedication and desire to maintain our health. We diminish our joy by not maintaining it.

Health is the greatest wealth.

“I feel certain that it’s never too late to be what you might have been. What we loved as children, what came easily to us early in life, is still there. What you are today is a sum of everything you have been, but not what you yet will be. Always remember, you are loved.”

At heart, the goal is for all of us to make increasingly better choices that will lead to experiencing more simplicity, happiness and peace. A good place to start is by taking the time to see the goodness already around us… and soaking in the warmth and extended daylight of this season!

Happy summering,

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he Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (ISO) presents its 35th annual Marsh Symphony on the Prairie season beginning at 8 p.m. on June 17 and 18 with Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park.

The ISO’s summer lineup features 13 acts with a wide selection of symphony concerts, including a Tribute to David Bowie, All Mozart, Classical Mystery Tour: Music of The Beatles, The Movie Music of John Williams, and the annual Star-Spangled Symphony to celebrate Independence Day.

Attendees are invited to bring food, drinks, lawn chairs and blankets. Consider arriving early to explore Conner Prairie’s several themed historic areas, including Conner Homestead, 1836 Prairietown, the Nature Walk and the Animal Encounters Barn, amidst 200 wooded acres.

Single tickets, tables and parking for shows can be purchased at Indianapolis SymphonyOrchestra.org or at the Hilbert Circle Theatre Box Office at 32 E. Washington St., Ste. 600, Indianapolis. Tickets can also be purchased for a $1 discount with a Fresh Idea Card at Marsh Supermarkets. For more information on events and exhibits at Conner Prairie, visit ConnerPrairie.org.

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ndy Holistic Hub will host the Well-Being Fest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 25 at St. Luke’s Methodist Church, in Indianapolis. This family-friendly event will focus on wellness with its activities, presentations, and booths with more than 40 local holistic vendors.

“We want to share the message of proactive, holistic-centered care,” says Jennifer Seffrin, event organizer and founder of Indy Holistic Hub. “Self-care is important to us and we want to encourage the well-being of everyone, one person at a time.”

Attendees will be given a “wellness passport” at the entrance to help them navigate through the festival including healthy food vendors, kid’s activities focused on mindfulness, prize drawings and entertainment such as local musicians and AcroYoga performances. Goodie bags will be given to the first 100 attendees.

Four empowering wellness talks will be given from local holistic businesses on such topics as Clinical Thermography, Benefits of CranioSacral Therapy, and Strategies for Healthy Living.

“We plan to have a festive and vibrant day as this is what wellness is all about—living festively and vibrantly,” adds Seffrin.

Indy Holistic Hub, a holistic business network connecting wellness professionals to work as a team to educate the public on alternative health services, offers an online holistic business directory plus monthly classes and networking meetups.

Admission: $5 for adults, free for kids 17 and under. Location: St. Luke’s Methodist Church, 100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. For more information, call 317775-1418 or visit IndyHolisticHub.com. See ad on page 11.

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Farmers’ Markets Return for New Season

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ummer is here and so are the plethora of opportunities to shop local farmers’ markets. Throughout Central Indiana, there are over 30 markets offering fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and other locally produced food and craft items.

Some of the many outstanding area market choices include the Eskenazi Health Farmers’ Market, which includes live music and games; the Garfield Park Farmers’ Market kicking off its first season; the Summer Green Market held at Trader’s Point Creamery, in Zionsville, which also features a Dinner on the Deck every Friday evening through the end of August; and The Farm to Fork Market at Normandy Farms, which mandates all produce sold must be chemical-free.

The benefits of visiting farmers’ markets include supporting local farmers and keeping money spent within the community. Locally grown food is also considered to have added health benefits.

Many markets offer lesser known fruits and vegetables, providing a variety that can revitalize daily menus.

The farmers and artisans selling their goods often provide tips on preparing and using their products. Learn more about where your food comes from and catch up with friends and neighbors while stocking up on local goods.

See the calendar on page 26 for a list of farmers’ markets throughout Greater Indy. Are we missing any? Email us at Info@AwakenIndy.com so we can include them in future issues.

Conscious Aging Workshop and Sampler Sessions

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new workshop titled Conscious Aging will be offered by Life Coach Elaine Voci, Ph.D., in July with the goal to help people cultivate wisdom, connect with others and celebrate life. Free “sampler” sessions to learn about the workshop will be offered from 10 to 11 a.m. on June 11, 18 and 25, in Carmel.

“The final third of life is a great opportunity for spiritual, emotional and psychological growth,” says Voci.

Elaine Voci “It is a time to celebrate a life journey, to harvest wisdom gained and to share what was meaningful with others. However, in our youth-oriented culture, there can be fear and anxiety about growing older, especially for those that enter their later years alone.”

Recognizing this, the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) developed a program for seniors incorporating eight topics: Introduction to Conscious Aging; Self-Compassion; Forgiveness; A Life Review; Transformative Practices; Death Makes Life Possible; Surrender – Letting Go; and Creating a New Vision of Aging.

Conscious Aging participants will ultimately cultivate a road map for their aging journey, learning to make each moment matter.

Sampler sessions are free; content is the same for all dates. Workshop sessions will be held July 9, 16, 23 and 30, $125 per person. Location: 11805 North Pennsylvania St., Carmel. For more information or to register, call 317-7305481, email Elaine@ElaineVoci.com or visit ElaineVoci.com. See ad on page 10.

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Storytelling Indy: Beautifully Simple Entertainment

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torytelling Indy meets the second Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at White Pine Wilderness Academy in the Rocky Ripple neighborhood.

The events are free, family-friendly and themed on a specific idea or concept every month. The next event will be held on Thursday, June 9 and is themed Feast and Famine to coincide with the release of the independent film Food First.

Storytelling Indy’s hope is to create a night of beautifully simple entertainment, forming genuine connections between people by exploring the human experience and facilitating creative expression. The themes are always open to interpretation and usually the speakers or storytellers project their own unique perspective.

Occasionally there are guest storytellers that’ve been asked to share in advance, but typically all participants are made to feel welcome to share during the event.

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Summer Reading Program Celebrates Milestone State Birthday

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hildren, teens and families are invited to experience the gift of reading and be a part of Indiana’s 200th birthday celebration during The Indianapolis Public Library’s 2016 Summer Reading Book Bash program, beginning June 6 and continuing through July 30 at all Indy public libraries.

Headlining the festivities will be the furry fan favorite of readers worldwide, Garfield the Cat, created by Muncie, Indiana-based cartoonist Jim Davis. Garfield will inspire young readers to earn points for their reading activity that can be exchanged for a variety of free prizes donated by community sponsors, many of which spotlight places, experiences and community attractions throughout the state.

Among the prizes will be tickets to an Indianapolis Indians game, including Library Night at Victory Field at 7 p.m. on July 18.

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new TED Talk-inspired spiritual talk series, Walk the Talk, Creating an Epic Shift!, will kickoff at 8 p.m. on June 28 at The Vogue, in Broad Ripple Village. The doors will open at 7:30 p.m.

Six speakers will be featured, each discussing and sharing their personal messages about gratitude.

The participants auditioned in advance, sharing their thoughts, visions and life-changing stories about an attitude of gratitude, and the benefits of this mindset.

The evening will be a fun interactive event, including live music, a light show and many takeaways.

Steve Ross, owner of The Vogue, and Richard Brendan, radio show host and president of JourneysFire, are co-producers of the new speaker series. Ross shares, “Our goal is to present an over-the-top show, unlike any speaker series you’ve ever seen. We’ll give you plenty of positive ways to change your life and Walk the Talk!”

Admission: $10, 21 and older; tickets available in advance or at the door. Location: 6259 North College Ave., Indianapolis. For more information, contact Steve@ BelieveInIt.com. Facebook.com/ events/234313096937477/. See ad on page 10.

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Awe and Wonder Prime Physical Health

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ow testosterone levels can be problematic for men as they age.

Fortunately, Mother Nature produces her own form of testosterone booster: the herb ashwagandha.

Research published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition tested 57 men between the ages of 18 and 50. They were divided into two groups—one was given 300 milligrams of the herbal extract twice a day for eight weeks; the other ingested a placebo for the same period. Both groups underwent supervised muscle training programs for the duration of the study.

The men that took the ashwagandha had significantly higher levels of circulating testosterone compared to the placebo group.

The ashwagandha group also experienced an increase in muscle mass in the chest and arms, yielding an average arm muscle size of 8.6 centimeters, compared to the placebo group’s 5.3 centimeters.

Those men in the ashwagandha group also exhibited faster reductions of creatine kinase, a marker for the type of muscle fiber injury that occurs during strenuous exercise, following workouts.

wo related studies from the University of California, Berkeley, suggest that the act of admiring the beauty of nature with awe and wonder can decrease inflammation in the body.

More than 200 adults reported their experiences of emotions on a particular day, including amusement, awe, compassion, joy, contentment and pride.

Samples of the subjects’ gum and cheek tissues were analyzed for cytokines, and the researchers found those that cited emotions of awe, wonder and amazement had the lowest levels of the pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-6 (IL-6).

UC Berkeley professor and co-author of the research Dacher Keltner, Ph.D., says, “That awe, wonder and beauty promote healthier levels of cytokines suggests that the things we do to experience these emotions—a walk in nature, losing oneself in music, beholding art—have a direct influence upon health and life expectancy.”

Omega-3s May Increase Risk of Prostate Cancer

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esearch published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute has confirmed that high blood levels of DHA, EPA and DPA—three omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil supplements—are linked to prostate cancer.

The study from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center tested 834 men with prostate cancer and 1,393 healthy men; they found that such high concentrations were associated with a 71 percent increased risk of more serious prostate cancer and a 44 percent increase in the risk of less serious prostate cancer. The overall increased risk in all prostate cancers was 43 percent.

The findings of this study confirm similar research in 2011 and another large European study. “What’s important is that we have been able to replicate our findings from 2011,” says one of the more recent study’s authors, Theodore Brasky, Ph.D.

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Medicinal Mushroom Heals HPV

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esearch from the University of Texas Medical School and Health Science Center has found that a medicinal mushroom extract may be able to eradicate human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted disease.

Presented last fall at the 11th International Conference of the Society for Integrative Oncology, in Houston, the clinical study treated 10 women that tested positive for HPV with the mushroom mycelia extract called active hexose correlated compound (AHCC).

The patients were given three grams of the AHCC once a day for six months or longer. Eight of them tested negative for HPV after the period, including three that were confirmed HPV-eradicated after stopping the AHCC treatment. The two other patients continued receiving the extract.

A phase II clinical trial led by Dr. Judith Smith, a professor at the UT Medical School, will be conducted.

Live Comedy Evokes Trust and Empathy

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esearch from the UK University of Surrey has found that witnessing live comedy increases emotional interaction and bonding between the spectators and performer and enhances a general feeling of trust and intimacy among participants through the shared experience.

Published in the journal Comedy Studies, the study was conducted by doctoral candidate Tim Miles, who analyzed surveys and interviews of audience members, as well as comedians, including some well-known performers. Miles found that comics and audiences connected through sharing of admiration and empathy. Bonds also formed as the audience began to identify with the observations and experiences of the comic.

“Comedy has often been seen to be a bit frivolous, but it’s actually something really important. My work looking at comedians and comedy audiences has shown how live, stand-up comedy fulfills a need for feelings of truth, trust, empathy and intimacy between people, which is really important in a society where many people often complain about feeling isolated,” says Miles.

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E-Cigarettes Produce Free Radicals

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lectronic cigarette use, or vaping, is on the rise as many consider it a healthier alternative to smoking. However, in a study published in the American Chemical Society journal Chemical Research in Toxicology, researchers from the Penn State University College of Medicine report that e-cigarettes produce considerable levels of reactive free radicals created by the high-temperature heating coils that warm up the nicotine solution.

Dr. John Richie, a professor at Penn State and senior author of the research, says, “The identification of these radicals in the aerosols means that we can’t just say e-cigarettes are safe because they don’t contain tobacco. They are potentially harmful.”

The researchers found that levels of free radicals in e-cigarettes are between 100 to 1,000 times less than the levels produced by tobacco cigarettes, still making them a better choice than traditional cigarettes although they still carry risk. Richie explains, “The levels of radicals that we’re seeing are more than what you might get from a heavily air-polluted area, but less than what you might find in cigarette smoke.” Previous research has found that e-cigarette smoke also contains aldehydes that can potentially cause cellular and tissue damage.

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Bye-Bye Dye

Mars and Others Abandoning Artificial Colors Mars Inc., the maker of many candies, chewing gum flavors and other food products, is phasing out artificial food dyes over the next five years. The decision came as a response to growing customer demand, says CEO Grant F. Reid.

Nestlé, General Mills, Kraft and Kellogg’s have also started eliminating artificial dyes from their products due to calls for more natural ingredients.

Common shades of red 40 and yellow 5 are presently ubiquitous, as per capita production of artificial coloring approved for use in food has increased more than five-fold since the 1950s. According to a study of supermarket labels by the Center for Science in Public Interest, an estimated 90 percent of child-oriented candies, fruit snacks, drink mixes and powders contain artificial colors, and many parents are concerned about their potential impact on developing brains.

Several studies have scrutinized dyes’ possible link to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other effects on children’s behavior. When a study by a group of British scientists suggested a link between the consumption of certain food dyes and hyperactivity in kids, Europe and the UK began requiring food with artificial dyes to carry warning labels. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to maintain that no causal relationship exists between color additives and hyperactivity in children, and doesn’t require warning labels.

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Pioneered by the Delos company and the culmination of seven years of research in partnership with leading scientists, doctors, architects and wellness thought leaders, WELL is grounded in a body of medical research that explores the connection between the buildings where people spend more than 90 percent of their time and the health and wellness impacts on occupants. It sets performance requirements in seven categories: air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort and state of mind.

WELL-certified spaces can help foster improvements in the nutrition, fitness, moods, sleep patterns and performance of occupants. WELL is independently certified by Green Business Certification Inc., which administers the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program and associated professional credentialing program.

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Local Documentary Bonds Community in the Cycle of Food Production

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ood First, a documentary highlighting Indianapolis as a model for community building by changing the production and distribution of food, will have its premiere screening on from 5 to 8 p.m. on June 11 at Tyner Pond Farm. Five additional evening showings throughout Greater Indy will take place at Nickel Plate Arts, June 16; The Platform, June 17; Eskenazi Hospital, June 23; 37 Place, July 22; and The Indianapolis Arts Center, July 24.

“Food is the thing that community hinges upon,” says film producer Hannah Lindgren. “Our relationships are formed through food because we have a relationship with where it came from and who grew it. By knowing the cycle of food production and buying local, we can create a stronger sense of community. When we support farmers and restaurants sourcing with local ingredients, we support our community members and their families.”

The kickoff screening at Tyner Pond Farm also includes farm tours, local music performances, games, a food truck, and a panel of speakers discussing this event’s focused topic Agriculture: Growing Quality Food and the Economics of Local Sourcing.

All screenings are followed by Community Conversations with a panel of speakers further educating on the local food movement. Other event topics include Increasing Access to Healthy Food, Local Food as Economic Development, and Nutrition as Preventative Medicine. Panel speakers will be different than speakers that’ll appear in the movies to add other voices and perspectives.

“We hope that this film can serve as a catalyst for conversation about what’s going on with the food industry,” continues Lindgren. “When more people talk about it, the more action we will see in its progression.” She envisions this film will eventually be part of film festivals as well as potentially be offered online with a screening free.

In early 2015, PlantPure Nation, a documentary with a similar mission, was released with the intention to create a grassroots, plant-based eating movement nationwide. Along with film screenings, a 10-Day Jump Start online program accompanied the film. The program included a series of free informational videos with additional information on eating PlantPure.

Kickoff screening admission: $10; children 12 and under free. All proceeds will be donated to Growing Places Indy.

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hinese medicine views the emotional and physical bodies as reflections of one another. One analogy for this is the anatomy of a tree. The emotional body is represented by the underground roots—private and unseen.

The trunk and branches of the tree represent the physical body—the part of the individual openly visible to the rest of the world.

Perfect health is viewed as a three-part equation: the abundance of vital, life-force energy or qi; the unobstructed flow of qi; and the balance and harmony between the organ systems.

Abundance

The first part of the equation is the abundance of qi. There is no direct translation of the word qi into the English language, although some translate it as energy and others describe it as oxygen and blood circulation. Qi is a summation of both the energy derived from air, water, food, sunlight and emotions, as well as the ability to make use of this energy. Qi, therefore, is not only the energy of the force of life itself, but also the functional systems to derive and utilize this energy.

This is a concept out of the basic scope of the Western medicine model, which is largely based on the sciences of biology and chemistry. In these sciences, everything is viewed as physical matter with physical substance. While this is an important characteristic of health, it is not the entire picture. Energy and function in Western science fall under the category of physics. Physics describes everything as matter and energy simultaneously. This is one way to understand Chinese medicine and qi.

The qi is the energy and function of the energy as it interacts with the matter.

Relating this back to the model of the tree, the matter is most closely related to the trunk and branches of the tree—the human body. The energy is most closely related to the roots of the tree—the human emotion. The qi is not just energy; it’s how the energy and the matter function and interact together.

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The unobstructed flow of qi is the second part of the equation. An old expression in Chinese medicine states, “Wherever there is pain, there is obstruction; wherever there is obstruction, there is pain.”

The obstruction is described as qi stagnation, an energetic blockage, or as blood stasis, a physical and energetic obstruction. The qi is said to move the blood, so when there is blood stasis, there is essentially qi stagnation.

In order for the individual to feel well again, the obstruction must be alleviated so that the qi may flow freely throughout the body.

As the emotional and physical bodies are reflections of one another, so the obstruction of qi usually

manifests as both physical and emotional pain. For example, a condition classified as Liver Qi Stagnation can be experienced both as a physical pain in the chest, as well as an emotional upset, such as anger or depression. Unblocking the qi will result in the dual benefit of both relieving the physical and emotional discomfort.

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For the final part of the equation, Chinese medicine is focused on balance and harmony, so while each organ system needs to be performing its own function, it also needs to be in balance with all the other systems. Within this medical system, there are specific warning signs and symptoms of one system being out of harmony. This imbalance is addressed accordingly by some modality of the medicine, such as acupuncture, an herbal formula prescription, or a qigong exercise specific to regulating and harmonizing the imbalances present.

Just as there is a healthy harmony between organ systems, there is also harmony between the emotional body and the physical body. When there are disruptive emotions, such as anger or fear, it’ll specifically affect the dynamics of the qi in negative ways and when there is elation or joy, the qi will flow freely and unobstructed. Conversely, when the flow of qi becomes obstructed or erratic, this energetic dynamic can be interpreted as anger or anxiety respectively.

These concepts and dynamics are outlined in the classics of Chinese medicine and have been cornerstones of the medicine for literally thousands of years.

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In her latest book, Better Than Before: Mastering The Habits Of Our Everyday Lives, happiness expert Gretchen Rubin fleshes out the needed details. She maintains that the shift into a happier way of being can be as simple as changing our habits, which she terms the invisible architecture of daily life. Rubin found, “We repeat about 40 percent of our behavior almost daily, so our habits shape our existence and our future. If we change our habits, we change our lives.”

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Ben-Shahar suggests we cultivate three personal habits. The first one is to simplify, saying, “We need to turn off our phones, email and other distractions at home, so we can fully be with the people we care about and that care about us. Time affluence—time to enjoy and appreciate— is a predictor of happiness.” The second is to exercise.

“We were not meant to be sedentary,” he says. The third is to meditate. “Meditating helps us to develop extreme resilience to negative emotion.”

Ken A.Verni, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist in Highland Park, New Jersey, endorses the importance of a mindfulness habit. In his new book, Happiness the Mindful Way: A Practical Guide, Verni outlines easy, step-by-step actions to form a new happiness habit that concurrently reduces stress and increases enlightenment. He starts with what he calls “compassionate attention”; being fully awake or present in our lives without judging what we’re thinking. When we view our thoughts as events in the mind, he says, conscious self-observation introduces a space between our perceptions and responses, allowing us to view our thoughts as separate from the person we really are.

Complementary methods may include breathing techniques or body awareness that help shift us away from anxious, “What if?” speculations into the ever-present now. With just a few minutes of mindfulness a day—the first thing in the morning or at night before retiring—according to Verni, “We can shift our relationship to ourselves and our life experiences in a way that allows for

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greater spaciousness, acceptance and compassion, and in doing so, can dramatically improve the quality of our lives.”

Daily Joy at Home Another way to improve the quality of our life is to reverse one habit. Shonda Rhimes, creator of TV dramas that include Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, admits that she’s a driven, Type-A person in her new book, Year of Yes. A busy career in Los Angeles, three children and little leisure left her feeling unhappy, so instead of reciting her habitual, “No” to anything extraneous—like parties, eating chocolate chip cookies or spending a lazy afternoon chatting with an old friend—she decided to change that habit to, “Yes.”

One of Rhimes’ most profound revelations occurred after she responded positively when her children asked her to play. She observes that kids don’t want that much from us and playtime rarely involves more than 15 minutes; when we give them access and attention, it makes everyone feel good.

Rubin agrees that it’s the little

things that can contribute to family happiness. As a New York City mother of two, she decided that she’d be happier if she knew she was creating family memories. She started regularly preparing “special occasion” family breakfasts, a relatively easy meal to customize. She says, “Studies show that family traditions support children’s social development and strengthen family cohesiveness. They provide the connection and predictability that people crave. I know that I enjoy a holiday more when I know exactly what we’re going to do and when we’re going to do it.”

Home for Matthieu Ricard, a biochemist turned Buddhist monk, could be a Nepalese monastery or a seat at scientific conferences around the world. As the author of Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill, he defines happiness as a deep sense of flourishing that arises from an exceptionally healthy mind.

“It’s not a mere pleasurable feeling, a fleeting emotion or a mood, but an optimal state of being,” he says.

In order to nurture it, Ricard recommends taking some time each

day for quiet reflection, noting, “The contemplative approach consists of rising above the whirlpool of our thoughts for a moment and looking calmly within, as if at an interior landscape, to find the embodiment of our deepest aspirations.” By cultivating attention and mindfulness, the cares of everyday life become less burdensome. Such a spiritual practice of just sitting quietly for 10 minutes a day, observing the thoughts that randomly cross our minds, and then gently shooing them away, can be enormously beneficial, he says, as it helps us put things in perspective and aim for continuous calm.

Flipping the Switch

Changing thought habits to focus on the good things in life is an approach that works for clients of Mary Lynn Ziemer, a life coach in Estero, Florida.

Ziemer suggests we “flip the switch” from negative thinking and make a habit of starting our day being positive and grateful for 10 minutes. She recommends we start by doing deep breathing—four seconds breathing in, hold for seven seconds, eight seconds

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4 Be deliberately optimistic. Optimism is imperative to emotional wellness.

4 Prioritize mindfully. Consistently align choices, intentions and actions with the top priorities of love, happiness and health.

4 Keep uplifting resources on hand.

A few surefire mood-lifters may include a green smoothie, mani-pedi and solo dance party to at least one get-your-feet-moving song by a favorite artist.

4 Put yourself first. It’s the best way to bring your A game to everyone else.

4 Be a prolific seeker. Seek beauty, joy, adventure, pleasure, growth and powerful meaning in all areas of life. Let life move you to possibility, opportunity and gratitude.

4 Don’t make things personal.

Absolutely nothing others say or do is about you, ever.

4 Examine the worst that can happen. Many of the limitations you’re placing on yourself aren’t real—they’re illusions.

4 Practice loving-kindness.

Making this a habit changes the vibration of your life and the lives of those around you.

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4 Be aware of your energy. Tune in to surrounding energy, as well as the energy you’re emitting and notice what needs to be adjusted or abandoned.

4 Be wary of media consumption.

Limit messages in everything from email and news to books and music that take you away from the calm, open space within that revels in joy and wonder. Conversations count, too.

Kristi Ling is the author of Operation Happiness: The 3-Step Plan to Creating a Life of Lasting Joy, Abundant Energy, and Radical Bliss. The life and business coach shares more at KristiLing.com/operationhappiness resources.

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breathing out—repeated four times.

Next, we ask ourselves how we feel in the moment and identify the emotion, and then ask what thoughts we can think to feel better.

The last step of the exercise is to frame a positive outlook in an affirmation, such as, “I am so grateful that I know I am doing the best I can and everything will work out. Everything is fine.” Ziemer adds, “Remember that happiness comes from love and takes you to a place of peace and calm. It is such emotions that beget success in relationships, health, supply, and clear purpose. Plus, it benefits everyone around you.”

Happiness Habits at Work

Dallas happiness researcher Shawn Achor, founder of Goodthink, Inc., and author of The Happiness Advantage, applies the science of happiness to the workplace. His research echoes the personal positivity of Ziemer, Verni and Ben-Shahar’s approaches to nurturing happiness. “Happiness is such an incredible advantage in our lives,” says Achor. “When the human brain is positive, our intelligence rises and we stop diverting resources to think about anxiety.” The Harvard Business Review published his research results: “Creativity triples and productive energy rises by 31 percent. Sales rise by 37 percent and the likelihood of promotion rises by 40 percent.”

Achor’s method is helping people rewrite the way they think by first looking for positives at work. Workers write down three highly specific, positive things about their workday for 21 consecutive days. Rather than just, “I love my job,” acknowledge, “I love my job because I get to help people every day.” Or, “I love my morning tea because it gets me going.” Achor reports that at the end of the period, “Their brain starts to retain a pattern of scanning the world not for the negative, but for the positive first.”

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Happiness in the Community We can foster happiness habits at home, at work and in the community.

Rubin suggests starting such a group, akin to a self-help book club or bridge group, but with extra benefits.

She even offers a free starter kit for those that want to try it, available via GretchenRubin.com/habits/start-ahabits-group.

In addition to the happy exchange of ideas and success stories, happiness habits group members also have the benefit of being accountable to each other. Others can help us continue to color in the details supporting and forwarding the broad brushstrokes of positive emotions, relationships, meaning in life and accomplishments in a down-to-earth, fun way.

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HAPPIER IN JUST MINUTES n Journaling for two minutes about one positive experience we’ve had over the past 24 hours allows our brain to relive it. n Exercising, including 15 minutes of cardiovascular action a day, teaches our brain that our behavior matters and improves our mood. n Meditating for even a few minutes at a time relieves an overloaded brain and allows it to focus on one thing at a time. n Writing one quick email in the morning praising or thanking someone we work with or just to make them happy will make us feel a sense of social support, a great predictor of happiness.

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Involved fathers benefit children. Most research on child development has focused on how mothers influence their children, but in recent decades, society has “discovered” fathers. In many studies, pioneering Psychologist Ross Parke, Ph.D., professor emeritus of University of California, Riverside, and others have conclusively shown that children of more-involved dads are better at solving puzzles, score higher on cognitive skills tests, do better in school, are more likely to go to college, are more empathetic, manage their emotions better, have fewer behavior problems, are less likely to suffer from depression or mental illness and are less likely to break laws or become teen parents.

Fathering tip: Never miss an opportunity to change a diaper, play with the kids, read stories together or simply ask them about their day.

Equal workplace policies matter. The U.S. is the only economically advanced country that has no nationally mandated paid maternity leave policy and is absent a national paternity leave policy, paid or unpaid. When men don’t get time off to learn basic parenting skills, it’s harder for them to stay engaged later.

In 1977, 41 percent of women and 35 percent of men in dual-earner couples reported work-family life conflicts.

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ployers. It benefits both families and companies. Studies by Stanford University, the Families and Work Institute, Gallup, Inc. and others have found that companies with family-friendly benefits enjoy more loyal employees, better morale, lower turnover, fewer arbitrary sick days, higher levels of customer service and higher shareholder returns—all of which contribute to their bottom line.

Both genders can be naturally nurturing. Certainly, women are biologically adapted for giving birth and breastfeeding, but Parke found that caring new dads typically cuddle, coo, giggle, rock and feed their babies just as much as new mothers. One hurdle men face is that they usually have to return to work sooner, and their natural nurturing skills can get rusty, while moms’ get sharper. Opportunity and practice are the biggest predictors of meaningful connections with children.

Fathering tip: Don’t assume that a partner knows more. Whatever a mother knows, she learned by making mistakes, and that’s the best way for fathers to learn, too.

Be open to complementary expertise. A dad with a mate that praises and supports him will be far more confident and engaged with his child than one with a partner that criticizes him.

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dad advice, do it in a nonthreatening way that supports and compliments his improving skills over time. It may mean adjusting personal standards a bit.

Dad should take pride in practicing his unique rapport with offspring. Instead of letting mom pluck a crying or smelly baby from his arms, he can try, “Honey, I’ve got this.”

End-running the legal system after divorce. For some 30 years, the default decision in divorce cases has been to award the mother primary physical custody, with limited visitation for the father. More states are now moving toward a presumption of 50-50 physical custody, but it’s not the norm. Therefore, many divorced dads may feel disconnected from their children and suppressed in their parenting role moving forward.

Fathering tip: Never give up.

Children need their dad in their life and vice-versa. It’s critical to stay in touch. In person is best; phone, email and Skype are decent fallbacks. Make time together feel meaningful as well as normal, instead of falling into a “Disneyland dad” syndrome of trying to make every moment a party.

Practice harmonious communications with the ex. The biggest known predictor of children’s future mental and emotional health is how well their parents get along. Separated parents don’t have to be friends, but they do need to acknowledge both parents’ importance to the children and treat each other respectfully.

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or parents serving in the military, some of the biggest barriers to involvement are inevitable and often repeated deployments. Dads returning home often struggle to reestablish both their family role—which changed while they were away—and their relationships with children they haven’t seen for months and who may not even recognize them. Here are practical tips to counter any estrangement.

Talk to your children before you leave and tell them, in age-appropriate terms, what’s happening and why. Record yourself reading a child’s favorite book and ask mom to play it every night. Their hearing your voice while you’re gone will make it easier for them to get used to having you home again.

During deployment, communicate with home as much as possible by phone, Skype and email, taking into account time zone differences and military security. Don’t underestimate the power of snail mail. Little things—a dried leaf from a tree near the barracks, a film canister full of sand—let a child know Dad is think-

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ing of them and provides tangible signs that he’s in a real place somewhere.

Upon returning home, take it easy and don’t expect to be able to simply pick up where you were when you left. Everyone in the family has changed, and likely become stronger via the experience. Some things may never return to the pre-deployment normal, but the new normal can be just as good—or better.

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Practice forward thinking and willingness to let go of the past. People with high EI are too busy thinking of future possibilities to dwell upon things that didn’t work out in the past. They apply lessons learned from past missteps in taking future actions. They never see failure as permanent or a personal reflection of themselves.

Look for ways to make life more fun, happy and interesting. At work, at home and with friends, high EI people know what makes them happy and look for opportunities to expand the enjoyment. They receive pleasure and satisfaction from seeing others happy and fulfilled, and do whatever they can to brighten someone else’s day.

Expend energy wisely. High EI folks don’t hold onto anger over how others have treated them, but use the incident to create awareness of how to not let it happen again. While they move on and forgive, they don’t forget, and are unlikely to be taken advantage of again in the same set of circumstances.

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Always learn and grow. High EI people are lifelong learners, constantly growing and evolving. Being critical thinkers, they are open to changing their minds if someone presents a better idea. They trust themselves and their own judgment to make the best decision for themselves.

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he role of emotional intelligence (EI) in helping to facilitate success and happiness in individual lives has become well accepted. People with high EI tend to share seven habits.

Focus on the positive. While not ignoring bad news, EI people have made a conscious decision to not spend much time and energy focusing on problems.

Rather, they look at what’s positive in a situation and seek solutions. They focus on what can be done and what’s within their control.

Associate only with positive people. High EI people regard complainers and negative people as energy drains.

They tend to avoid them to maintain their own vitality.

Instead, they spend time with those that look on the bright side of life. They tend to smile and laugh and attract other positive people. Their warmth, openness and caring attitude leads others to regard them as more trustworthy.

Set boundaries and assert a position. Although their friendly, open nature may make them appear as pushovers to some, people with high EI are able to set boundaries and assert themselves when necessary; they demonstrate politeness and consideration, yet stay firm.

High EI people guard their time and commitments and know when they need to say no.

They don’t make needless enemies. Their response to potentially volatile situations is measured, not inflated, and managed appropriately. They think before speaking, allowing themselves time to calm down if their emotions start to feel overwhelming.

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With 2 million listings for 34,000 cities in 190 countries, 600 million people have found their ideal getaway through the San Francisco-based company since it launched in 2008.

Published feedback, including comment books at the rental sites, provides assurance for visitors. When hosts aren’t on the premises, they are available as needed by guests.

Mary Bartnikowski, publisher and photographer at Vagabond Travel Photography Magazine (VagabondTravel Mag.com), has visited 32 countries so far, staying in homes, ashrams, temples, boats and apartments. “My best AirBnB rental was camping for two weeks in a Hawaii home garden next to a big tree; my host forgot to mention the big, friendly dog,” she says, recalling an unexpected wake-up greeting.

Hosts find providing rentals a way to monetize unused space, meet new people and showcase their area. Beth Everett, an Oregon author, offers an AirBnB detached backyard studio space. “We moved from New Jersey to Portland

two years ago, and the extra income lets me stay home to write,” she says.

House swapping is another option for soaking in local color. Preparation is key and includes a notebook’s worth of helpful details shared in advance, as well as onsite. Most exchanges involve a series of Skype sessions for questions and answers.

Leasa Sanders McIntosh, an executive recruiter, swapped her Denver home for a month in Kona, Hawaii. “We traded cars and joked that we even traded cats. We swapped three times before they moved to the mainland.”

This summer, she’ll swap to be at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Susan May, an established advocate of organ donation from Cartersville, Georgia, traded homes and cars to take her four teens to Europe. “We visited 13 countries, spending two weeks in Wales and three in Germany. We saw fireworks in Paris on Bastille Day and joined the Highland Games, in Scotland,” she says. “I want our family to be more than just tourists passing through Westernized hotels with no real contact with local folks. Exchanging homes is an ideal way for a family to travel inexpensively.”

Housesitting fan and senior technical recruiter Rachel Burke, of Santa Monica, California, has stayed for free in London, Cape Cod and Palm Springs, California, using TrustedHouseSitters.com. “This way, homeowners can travel without leaving pets in a kennel while unpaid housesitters avoid hotel expenses and gain a chance to be a native in a different location,” she says.

“Last year, I watched a five-story home in a London suburb while the owners visited Portugal for three weeks.” She shares shots of her favorite spots at Tinyurl.com/FunLondonPhotos.

Burke combines housesitting with AirBnB by renting her apartment when she travels. “A couple of years ago, I paid $1,800 for a two-week trip to Thailand and charged $125 a night for my apartment, making my trip to Thailand free,” she relates. Burke lives near the Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach and Hollywood, all prime destinations.

With 50,000 listings in 150 countries, Homestay.com tweaks the

AirBnB experience in that hosts are more involved in their guests’ local adventures. Cuba currently tops desired destinations for U.S. travelers, with most rentals in the capital, Havana, the nearby artistic enclave of Trinidad or rural Vinales. Many hosts arrange airport transfers, tours, visits to attractions, bicycle rentals, restaurant reservations and transportation to other Cuban locales. Hosts usually speak several languages, including English, and may even teach guests to play Cuban-style dominoes.

Eco-friendly homestays are available, too, ranging from a private Nicaraguan island independently powered by solar panels and a Spanish farmhouse off the grid to an organic farm in Thailand or eco-lodge in South Africa. An Austin, Texas, listing notes, “Everything is reclaimed, recycled or repurposed. We have an infused honey business. We’re laid-back and practice good karma and a healthy, drama-free lifestyle.”

Homestay’s average nightly rental is $46. While some guests are students, the majority are 35 and older, vacationing on substantial salaries; they simply prefer the local color.

Vacations needn’t be expensive, but they should be memorable. The biggest challenge may be deciding where to go first.

BUDGET TRAVEL TIPS

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Connect with freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

ick Steves, host of the long-running Public Television series Rick Steves’ Europe and Edmonds, Washington, bestselling author of 40 European travel books, encourages Americans to travel as “temporary locals”. Here’s some of his helpful advice.

4 Start by searching HomeEx change.com, HomeLink.org and Intervac-HomeExchange.com for listings, tips and assistance.

4 Contact the host well before the trip. Be clear about what’s expected and what to do if there’s a hiccup.

Triple check the key’s location and how to open the door, including any alarm system. Agree on phone and Internet charges.

4 Share information on where to shop and instructions for appliances and maintenance services.

Ask about any quirks a loaned car might have and make sure insurance covers another driver.

4 Information about local sights and good restaurants is appreciated.

Source: Adapted from RickSteves.com

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Between-meal nutritious and delicious snacks can be easy to make.

Plus, unlike commercial foods, we know their ingredients. Here, Natural Awakenings has tapped two plantbased whole foods experts and cookbook authors for their best snack recipes and tips.

“Healthy happens when we’re prepared,” says Elise Museles, of Washington, D.C., the mother of two sons who writes at KaleAndChocolate.com/blog and recently released Whole Food Energy: 200 All Natural Recipes to Help You Prepare, Refuel, and Recover. “Nutritious is delicious; healthy doesn’t have to be bland and boring.” she says. Nor does it take hours to make.

“I pick one day a week to do meal prep,” she explains. “After a visit

to our Sunday farmers’ market, I work in the kitchen for a few hours so I’m ready to go on Monday and for the rest of the week.” Whenever hunger threatens to derail her from a wholefoods, nutrient-dense diet, Museles is equipped with options like protein balls and carrot hummus. She’s also learned that having naturally sweet foods at hand helps divert cravings, realizing, “You just want a sweet thing more if you think you can’t have it. Plus, I think better when my blood sugar is stable.”

Museles combines naturally sweet dried fruits such as goji berries and tropical coconut to make a handy snack mix. “Like blending smoothies, this basic trail mix can have many variations,” she says.

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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.

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.

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.

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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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15

Listings by date. NOTE: Dates and times shown are subject to change. Please

confirm event prior to attending.

FRIDAY, JUNE 3

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.

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.

5th Annual Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference – June 3-5. Guest speakers, over 60 workshops, plants walks, kids’ and teen camp. Evening entertainment, marketplace, RedTent, film screenings, roundtable discussions more. Held in Almond, WI. MidwestWomensHerbal.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 4

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. Irvington Library, 5625 E Washington St, 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.

World Day of Active Dreaming – 10am-1pm.

This year’s workshop entitled, “Active Dreaming with the Sacred Feminine.” Dive into images, stories, poetry, music, dreams and journeys that enrich our own experience of and connection with the sacred feminine. Light brunch served. $40.

The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis.

317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 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.

Tap Away Your Troubles – 5:45-6:45pm. Learn how to practice Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), acupuncture without needles. Tap to effectively resolve troublesome life challenges.

Register by 6/5. $10. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-445-4203.

InnerPeaceYoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8

Summer Picnic Dishes – 6-8:30pm. Learn vibrant dishes to wow friends and family at summer picnics. Class includes tasting of 4 recipes and packet of recipes to take home. $35. Ezra’s Café, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. RSVP at 317-2553972 or EzrasEnlightenedCafe.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 10

Candle Light Yoga – 6:00-7:15pm. 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.

Business Build Up Breakfast – 8-9:30pm. 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.

SATURDAY, JUNE 11

Indiana Urban Wilderness Run – 7am. The run will travel alongside the White River on a mixture of single-track dirt trails, grass and a limestone path. The course will utilize urban park space that has been created as part of an initiative called the Green Corridor Extension Project. Open to all runners and walkers. $40. Martin Park, 1500 Fall Creek Parkway E Dr, Indianapolis.

ActiveIndyTours.com.

Talbot Street Art Fair – 10am-6pm; Sunday 10am-5pm. With over 270 artists from across the nation, this juried art fair continues to be ranked as one of the finest fairs in the country. A family-friendly event with plenty to see and do for everyone. Free. 16th and 20th St and Delaware and Pennsylvania, Indianapolis. 317-745-6479.

TalbotStreet.org.

INDIEana Handicraft Exchange –12-8pm.

A D.I.Y. contemporary craft fair with over 100 vendors selling their handmade goods.

Look for local craft beer, food trucks, and much more. Free. Harrison Center for the Arts, 1505 N Delaware, Indianapolis. 317396-3886. HarrisonCenter.org. 317-238-5489.

IndieanaHandicraftExchange.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 13

Introduction to Essential Oils – 5:30-7pm. Learn how valuable essential oils are for health, emotional healing, and creating abundance. Sample Young Living Essential Oils. Register by 6/11.

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

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.

THURSDAY, JUNE 16

The Law of Attraction – 7-8:30pm. Colette Liose shares her years of experience in studying this infinite law to help us better navigate our journey. $20. Practical Hypnosis LLC, 8923 South St, Fishers. 317-446-7787. PracticalHypnosisLLC.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 17

Third Friday on the Plaza – Live music by Bakersfield Bound at the Fountain Square Plaza. Free concert for all ages. DiscoverFountainSquare.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 18

Practical Hypnosis Open House – 10am-6pm. A fun-filled day of free sample services including: Reiki Energy, Healing, Detox services, Biofeedback Scanning, Hypnosis, Angel Card Readings and EFT Tapping. Enjoy snacks and more. Free.

Practical Hypnosis LLC, 8923 South St, Fishers.

317-446-7787. PracticalHypnosisLLC.com.

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Indy Mega Adoption Event – Noon-6pm; and Sunday. Meet your new best friend at this event bringing together adoption and rescue groups from all over the greater Indy region. Adoptable dogs and cats will be ready to find loving, forever homes. Free. Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E 38th St, Indianapolis. 317-927-7500.

SUNDAY, JUNE 19

TUESDAY, JUNE 28

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY TUESDAY, JUNE 21

Monumental Yoga – 4:30-8:30pm. The largest yoga event in the city encourages new and advanced yogis alike to participate. Yoga Village, live music, main yoga flow class at noon.

Free. Monument Circle, 100 Monument Circle, Indianapolis. MonumentalYoga.com.

Walk the Talk – Creating an Epic Shift! – 8pm event; doors open at 7:30pm. Experience a new TED Talk-inspired spiritual talk series, kicking off with six speakers sharing their personal message and perspective on gratitude. The event will include live music, a light show, takeaways and more. $10; 21 and over. The Vogue, 6259 N College Ave, Indianapolis. Steve@BelieveInIt.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 2

planahead Shamanic Breathwork Community Event – 9am-6pm. SBW utilizes specific breath, chakra attuned music, art and energetic bodywork to access levels of innate wisdom and vision that surpasses most other techniques.

Come experience accelerated transformation! $100. Pre-registration required. Progressive Spiritualist Church. 2201 E. 54th St, Indianapolis. 913-515-3271 or 317-753-1520.

RedFeatherConnections.com/Breathwork.

FRIDAY, JUNE 24

Nourish Your Soul: Yoga + Essential Oils – 6-7:15pm. A special yoga class incorporating essential oils to deeply nourish your soul. Features a blend of restorative poses, gentle movement and creative expression to help you ease into the evening and weekend with more joy, peace, and clarity. $15. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 25

Fishers Freedom Festival – 8am-6:30pm.

Sunday 8am-6:30pm. Family event hosting art and craft sites, business booths, two parades, fireworks, a 5K race, live music, food vendors and more. This 2-day event is fun for the entire family. Fireworks at dusk on Sunday evening. Roy G. Holland Memorial Park, 1 Park Dr, Fishers.

317-595-3195. FishersFreedomFestival.org.

Holistic Hub Wellbeing Fest – 10am-4pm. A fun, family friendly day to support and empower your journey to wellness. Learn how to better navigate the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual components of health for your entire family. $5/adult; 17 and under free. St. Luke’s Methodist Church, 100 W 86th St, Indianapolis.

HolisticHubWellbeingFest.com.

Relay for Life Carmel – 11am-11pm. The movement features community and campus events that offer and inspiring opportunity to honor cancer survivors, promote how individuals can reduce their cancer risk, and raise money to help end cancer. Carmel Civic Square, 1 Civic Square, Carmel.

Sign up or donate: RelayForLife.com/CarmelIN.

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Please confirm event prior to attendance. Go to AwakenIndy.com to submit calendar listings. Submission deadline for Calendar: the 15th of the month.

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 Group Meditation – 6-6:45pm. Kick off the week with an unguided group meditation experience. Free. Breath Life Yoga, 8202 Clearvista Pkwy, Ste 8C, Indianapolis. 317-502-5630.

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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.

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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.

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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Playing in the Matrix – 7pm. 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.

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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.

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Happy Hour Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Great weekend starter to stretch out, relax and calm down!

For anyone with some yoga experience. Please bring your own mat. $5. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 East 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-9642.

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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.

Concerts on the Canal – 6-8pm. Thru July.

Free and reserved seating available. Guests can purchase or bring their own food. Free. Kruse Family Stardust Terrace, Indiana Historical Society, 450 W Ohio St, Indianapolis. 317-232-1882.

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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.

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Marsh Symphony on the Prairie – June 16-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.

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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.

Farmers’ Markets – Visit one today. There are 14 markets in and around the city taking place on Saturdays through the summer. Check calendar section featuring market listings.

Concerts on the Canal – 6-8pm. May 26 thru July. Great lineup of entertainers are featured in this free and family-friendly evening of music.

Guests can purchase or bring their own food.

Free and reserved seating available. Kruse Family Stardust Terrace, Indiana Historical Society, 450 W Ohio St, Indianapolis. 317-232-1882.

IndianaHistory.org.

Conscious Aging “Samplers” – 10-11am. June 11, 18 and 25. Overview sessions previewing 8-session Conscious Aging workshops to be offered in July, to help aging adults cultivate wisdom, connect with others and celebrate life.

Content is the same in each Sampler. Free. 11805 N Pennsylvania St, Carmel. FMI or to register, call 317-730-5481, email Elaine@ElaineVoci.com or visit ElaineVoci.com.

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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.

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.

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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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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.

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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 15.

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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 7.

CELEBRANT SERVICES

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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. See ad on page 10.

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.

HEALTHY EATING/ORGANIC 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.

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

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 5.

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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 20.

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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! See ad on page 5.

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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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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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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.

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