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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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Creating the Best Start for New Life

by Deborah Shouse

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Women Mobilize to Heal the World

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Celebrate!

Spring brings much to celebrate as we anticipate Mother’s Day and our city prepares to welcome thousands to the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” with the annual Indy 500. Did you know that at least 10 women have officially entered this male dominated event? Our May edition shines a light on strong women, with special features on motherhood and compassionate female leaders.

While most women are blessed to become moms—the majority as a birth mother and others as a mother of the heart to loved ones—many women manage to emerge as a strong mothering figure or mentor on a big stage. This month we recognize all those that nurture the world and expand our view of life’s possibilities in infinitely diverse ways.

Deborah Shouse explores vital, naturally healthy options for pregnancy and delivery in our feature article “Natural Motherhood: Creating the Best Start for New Life.” When considering holistic childbirth methods, Indianapolis offers preand post-birth support through skilled doulas, midwives and a special birthing center; we’ve compiled a list of area resources for your reference. We’ve also added a companion article by local doula Ali Schaffer, “When to Consider a Doula.”

Although I’ve experienced bittersweet moments in missing the experience of a natural born child, mostly I dwell in peaceful acceptance of my role as an involved godmother, grateful for all life has become. Loving, sharing and caring for others is always in high demand. I treasure my godchildren, who allow me to experience motherhood from the perspective I was destined to.

Recently, I came to understand the concept of a “family of the heart” even more when one of my goddaughters and her husband adopted a newborn, allowing our extended family to witness the miracle and blessing of being entrusted with a new life to nurture and love and the importance of doing so to our fullest capacity. Thus, my perspective continues to expand, as does my heart space.

Linda Sechrist’s article, “Heart-Based Leadership: Women Mobilizing to Heal the World,” shines a light on how feminine wisdom, intuition and compassion frequently lead to building and healing local communities and beyond. Several more such inspired agents are highlighted in Allie McFee’s article, “Local Feminine Leadership for Compassionate Change.”

We also are privileged this month to celebrate four years of publishing Natural Awakenings of Indy, part of a nationwide franchise family. It’s an honor I take to heart, striving to fulfill my chosen role by embracing qualities of both good mothering and feminine leadership. This journey began for me as a reader and fan of the magazine and I continue to put it together from this viewpoint—responsibly filling our monthly pages with solid and actionable information, good news and resources to support a naturally healthy and happy lifestyle.

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he Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is now offering Plan-Ahead Pricing for families to make advance ticket purchases more financially accessible, the first venue of its kind in the country to implement this type of pay structure.

Attendees can use the “buy ahead” option on their online pricing calendar which includes various prices for different days to match the day with their preferred cost.

In addition, they are replacing Target Free Family Night with Five Dollar First Thursday Night from 4 to 8 p.m.

The museum continues its commitment to assist underserved children and families by offering four free days a year: Presidents’ Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, El Día de los Niños and Christmas Eve.

The mission of the Children’s Museum, recently named by USA Today as the best Children’s Museum in the world, is to ensure all families have the opportunity to visit and enjoy its world-class exhibits, regardless of income.

Location: 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. For more information including on Plan-Ahead Pricing, visit ChildrensMuseum.org.

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Inspiring Women’s Herbal Conference in Wisconsin

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he sixth annual Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference, Honoring the Wise Women of the Past, Present and Future, will bring together international herbalists and authors for a gathering of the feminine June 9 through 11 at Camp Helen Brachman, in Almond, Wisconsin.

Speakers Tammi Sweet, Ubaka Hill, Lisa Ganora, Whapio and Robin Rose Bennett are just a few of the presenters in more than 60 workshops and plant walks. Kids Camp and Teen Spiral offer unique programming for the next generation of herbalists.

Three-day in-depth classes leading up to the conference include Clinical Herbalism, with Tammi Sweet; a Radical Doula program with Whapio, of the Matrona; and a Botanical Drawing Art Immersion, with Wendy Hollender.

Three-hour pre-conference workshops include Food and the Hunger for Connection, with Jessica Prentice; Herbal Pharmacy: Outside the Box Preparations, with Lisa Ganora; Healing Our Strong and Tender Hearts Spiritually, Emotionally and Physically, with Robin Rose Bennett; Music as Medicine, with Ubaka Hill; and Eldership, Peacekeeping and Holding Transformation, with Whapio.

The conference village offers personal growth workshops, singing, dancing, plant walks, nourishing meals, swimming, campfires and magical “in-between” times. A Red Tent communal space invokes the spirit of generations of women and celebrates women’s inner wisdom.

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ndianapolis’ Paramount School of Excellence will celebrate National Barrier Awareness Day with the dedication of the Paramount Peace Park and special guest U.S. Paralympic medalist Nick Springer at 1:30 p.m. on May 7. During a six-year period and with a multitude of collaborations, the vision to create a welcoming space amid the Brookside neighborhood was realized. Community and school volunteers spent thousands of hours removing invasive plants to transform an unused and desolate space into an inspirational pocket park.

Following physical site reformation, three public art collaborations culminated with the installation of numerous large and small scale artworks. Among the forestry of the Paramount Peace Park, visitors can view the sculptures at street level or from two elevated observation decks that are accessible to everyone via an Americans with Disabilities Act compliant ramp.

The public is invited to the celebration and to help thank many of the collaborators, including Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, IPL’s Project Green Space Initiative, Reconnecting to Our Waterways, Central Indiana Community Foundation, Citizen’s Energy Group and Herron School of Art. Free. Location: Paramount School of Excellence, 3020 Nowland Ave., Indianapolis. Call 317-775-6660. Visit ParamountIndy.org.

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hermography of Indy has recently moved to a new location on the west side of Indianapolis at 6002 West 62nd Street, in Pike Township. Thermography, Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging, is an FDA-approved, brief, non-invasive, radiation- and pain-free clinical imaging procedure for detecting and monitoring a number of diseases and physical injuries by showing the thermal abnormalities present in the body.

“A thermogram has some advantages that a mammogram does not,” says owner and naturopathic doctor Maria Bond. “For example, thermograms can monitor breast health without the use of compression or radiation. It’s especially an option that should be mentioned to those that advocate no breast screening at all.”

Thermography is covered by some health insurance plans and is used as an aid for diagnosis and prognosis, plus monitoring therapy progress for certain conditions, including back injuries, arthritis, headache, nerve damage, artery inflammation, dental issues, digestive disorders, stroke screening, whiplash, inflammatory and unexplained pain, fibromyalgia, carpel tunnel, skin cancer, referred pain syndrome plus vascular, breast and disc diseases.

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ay is National Bike Month with the local Bike to Work Week from May 15 to 19 and Bike to Work Day on May 19, a national event sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists. It encourages citizens to honor the benefits of cycling on health and the environment by cycling to work and gaining a new perspective of their community.

In honor of Bike to Work Day, IndyCog, Indianapolis Bicycle Advocacy, is conducting an event on May 19 for cyclists to celebrate together from 7 to 9 a.m. at the City Market downtown, with light refreshments and comments from city officials. IndyCog is a membership-based organization whose mission is to promote bicycling as a safe and viable means of transportation and recreation in Indianapolis.

Fishers-based LoKe Bicycles ran a bicycle donation charity event in mid-April at Brooks School Park, in Fishers, that accepted donations of bicycles of all conditions for those in need. LoKe also held free bike safety checks and a safety clinic was conducted by the Fishers Police Department. LoKe Bicycles offers a wide range of mobile repair services and provides consultations about riding needs.

City Market location: 222 E. Market St., Indianapolis. For more information, call 317-663-3423 or visit IndyCog.org.

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esearchers from the United Kingdom’s University of Winchester have found that cycling improves brain function. The study tested the cognitive function of 17 physically active men in their 20s before and after two, 30-minute sessions on a stationary bike. The results showed significant cognitive improvements following each session.

Biking to work is also a good way to reduce our carbon footprint, but breathing in exhaust fumes and other pollutants is a concern for street cyclists. Alexander Bigazzi, a transportation expert in the department of civil engineering and school of community and regional planning at the University of British Columbia, has studied the relationship between average-speed bicycle travel and inhalation of potentially harmful air.

Using a U.S. Census-based computer model of 10,000 people, Bigazzi found that the ideal bicycling speed to inhale the minimum amount of pollution is between 7.5 to 12.5 miles per hour (mph), placing the lowest risk for women at nearly eight mph and for men at just over eight mph. “The faster you move, the harder you breathe and the more pollution you could potentially inhale, but you are also exposed to traffic for a shorter period of time. This analysis shows where the sweet spot is,” says Bigazzi.

Latin American Tree Bark Improves Diabetes Markers

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study from the University of Prague, in the Czech Republic, has found that extracts from the bark of the Hintonia latiflora, a tree grown in Mexico and South America, can help regulate blood glucose levels in people with Type 2 diabetes.

Researchers administered a capsule containing a dry concentrated extract from the plant to 32 subjects with the condition and monitored their blood glucose levels for six months.

The subjects experienced an 11 percent decrease in glycated hemoglobin, an indicator that the body can better regulate blood glucose levels during the period, as well as a slight reduction in cholesterol and triglycerides. The researchers also found the natural treatment resulted in a 25 percent reduction in fasting blood glucose levels and a 22 percent reduction in post-meal glucose levels. Liver enzymes showed improved levels in the subjects, as well. No adverse side effects were observed.

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PRENATAL OMEGA-3 REDUCES KIDS’ ASTHMA RISK

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esearchers from the Copenhagen University Hospital, in Denmark, discovered expectant mothers that take omega-3 supplements while pregnant reduce the risk that their babies will develop asthma.

Analyzing blood samples from 695 Danish women at 24 weeks of gestation and again one week after birth, the study tested the levels of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)— long-chain omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, fish oil and DHA-algae supplements—in the women’s blood. The health of the babies was monitored for five years and compared with the blood analysis. The children of the mothers given 2.4 grams of long-chain omega-3 supplements during their third trimester displayed an overall 31 percent reduced risk of developing asthma.

“Asthma and wheezing disorders have more than doubled in Western countries in recent decades,” explains Professor Hans Bisgaard, of the Copenhagen Prospective Studies on Asthma in Childhood at the hospital. “We now have a preventative measure to help bring those numbers down.”

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Pioneering Bike Paths Promise Easy Commutes

Wind-Powered Trains in Holland Nederlandse Spoorwegen reports that all of its electric trains are now running on energy harvested from wind.

Working with Eneco, a sustainable energy supplier in the Netherlands, the goal was to operate the trains via wind turbines by January 2018, but they beat their own deadline.

Electric locomotives don’t use conventional engines; instead, they act like a component in an electric circuit transmitted via high-voltage power lines. Three options for usage include onboard energy storage systems such as batteries; an overhead wire; or an extra live rail, which has current flowing through it at all times.

It’s used to power lights and air-conditioning, as well as for propulsion.

According to the Global Wind Energy Council, turbines capable of generating 586 megawatts of electricity are the workhorses. In 2016, a 700 megawatt offshore wind farm near the town of Borssele became the most cost-effective of such installations in the world.

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Choo Choo Breakthrough

Chicago has created 100 miles of new bike lanes in the last five years and plans to add another 50 miles of upgraded lanes with curbs to protect riders from cars by 2019. Beyond that, a series of floating, solar-powered bike paths along the edge of the Chicago River is on the drawing board; each mile of pathway may cost between $5 million and $10 million.

The architecture firm SecondShore first proposed the idea. “You look at the river, and while it used to be the main commercial artery in the city, it’s not much of one anymore,” says firm cofounder James Chuck. “This fits with the mayor’s general economic strategy for the city—how to make use of latent infrastructure.”

The floating bike paths, named RiverRide, would give pedalers a truly auto-free place to ride for part of their commute and connect with existing bike lanes. The system would fill gaps in the network, creating around a 17mile stretch of continuous bike paths connecting 28 neighborhoods.

Floating on concrete pontoons, the paths would use solar power for lighting. Solar panels could also heat the surface so the path doesn’t ice up in winter. Plans call for the path to intersect with river bridges so bikers can cross to the other side.

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regnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period are all very vulnerable times in a woman’s life. It may sometimes feel as though everything is a struggle; from what carrier to buy, to making it to the bathroom on time and all of the other inconveniences in between. It doesn’t help that media has at times portrayed a distressing perspective of childbirth, with women shrieking down the hall and dramatically white-knuckling their partner’s hand. A doula can ease this transition by providing extra hands-on help during this delicate time at the end of pregnancy.

Studies have shown that when doulas attend births labors are shorter with fewer complications, babies are more content and newborns breastfeed more easily. The word “doula” comes from the ancient Greek meaning “a woman

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who serves.” Its modern implication is used to explain a person who provides physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and after birth, as well as postpartum. A doula’s job is primarily to be there in support of the mother in all ways. In other words, a doula “mothers the mother”, so she can focus her full attention on her infant. Above all, doulas empower mothers to do what feels right in their gut, no matter what society believes they “should” be doing.

Prior to birth, if desiring assistance from a doula, it’s important to schedule a consultation about three to six months ahead to discuss needs and the desired outcome of the birthing experience.

In addition to labor support, a birth doula may offer less conventional methods of care. Some include teaching breathing techniques, meditations and movement positions to use during labor. Others include mentally prepping for the birth, such as sharing how to create vision boards and implementing positive mantras, as well as creating birth plans.

Another is planning and setting up a Blessing Way Ceremony, a pre-birthing Navajo tradition to celebrate the rite of passage into motherhood. A Blessing Way can be an alternative to the modern-day baby shower.

A doula can also set up a meal train for friends or family that wish to help by organizing home- cooked meals to freeze for the new family while they settle in to their new lives.

Emotional and informative support is provided to help release fears with unbiased and credible research to help the family make decisions regarding things like vaccines, circumcision or other birth-related interventions. Other assistance includes helping the partner get comfortable with being hands-on in their new role.

Lastly, ensuring the family has a proper babymoon, a time after birth for parents to establish a bond with their baby, is one of the most important tasks of doula work. The first week after motherhood is hard and the doula can support mom and baby to rest, bond, breastfeed, and establish a routine. This helps lower the risk of post-partum depres-

Ali Schaffer is an Indianapolis-based Holistic and Natural Living Doula with Your Tribe Birthing Services. She is dedicated to empowering women through their birth and offers to work with any budget. For more information, call 765617-3438.

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sion and can help to maintain a lasting breastfeeding relationship. The doula is also trained to set up or help with placenta encapsulation that can be nourishing to take for postpartum care.

Doulas have the role of being the birth advocate. They can be used anywhere—home, birthing center or a hospital, but an advocate is generally for those only delivering in the hospital where their choices may get ridiculed, belittled or ignored. Above all, they are intended to help the mother find her voice and utilize it during this critical time. Sometimes, voicing opinions is not always easy and during those times advocates can speak on the mother’s behalf to maintain her ethics and vision for her desired birth outcome.

Some decisions a mother will need to make before birth are: immediate breastfeeding; delayed cord clamping; using baby formula, pacifiers and bottles; epidurals or any other birthing interventions like Pitocin; using an erythromycin eye antibiotic; choosing a bath right away; choosing to give vitamin K and Hepatitis B vaccination; routine infant circumcision; and safe co-sleeping.

Some doulas offer different types of packages for choosing what type of pre-birth and post-birth support is individually needed. Also, some doulas work with budgets and some may barter or trade for services.

It’s important to understand the doula’s terms and conditions and have a contract for outlined services for confirmation of agreement before working together. For example, will a doula charge full price if they don’t make it to the birth?

If a doula sounds important to reduce stress for a birthing experience, check out your local doula networks, reach out in Facebook groups or just ask around for good recommendations. Doulas can be a supportive tool for a successful, trauma-free, natural childbirth.

Herbs that Beat the Heat Favorite Varieties that Flourish in Summer

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ome of the best plants to keep as summer companions are herbs that enrich life with their flavors, fragrances and beauty. It’s not too late to pot up a few herbs or plant them in the garden if we choose varieties that thrive in hot, summer weather.

Reliable Basils

“I place basil as the number one herb in popularity, as well as heat tolerance,” says Cristina Spindler, owner of the Peconic River Herb Farm, in Calverton, New York. “Basil actually prefers heat.”

There are many types, and greenleafed culinary varieties are easy to grow through the summer, provided they’re not allowed to dry out. Two particularly heat-hardy types are purple-leafed varieties such as red rubin and African blue, which debuted in 1983.

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“African blue basil flourishes in summer heat and is an especially beneficial nectar plant for bees and other pollinators,” says Traci Anderson, who has been running Seminole Springs Herb Farm, in Eustis, Florida, in their family for more than 20 years. Vigorous and heavy-flowering, it can grow to over three feet tall, and usually persists as a perennial in Florida, Texas and other mild winter climates.

Mediterranean Flavors

Rosemary is the most adaptable and heat tolerant of Mediterranean herbs; it can be grown as a perennial where soil doesn’t freeze hard in winter.

“My top herb garden choice for the hot, humid conditions in the South is Tuscan blue rosemary, because it is beautiful, easy to grow and is wonderful in all kinds of foods and products,” Kessler says. “It blooms in several seasons and provides bees with off-season food.”

Thyme is a top cooking herb, although too much summer rain can lead to mildew and leaf blight. This rarely happens with Summer savory, which has a punchy flavor that Spindler describes as “a peppery cross between oregano and thyme that’s perfect on all of the classic summer veggies—squash, green beans, tomatoes and corn.”

Kessler recommends oregano as part of our summer planting list. “Let your kids or grandkids have the experience of putting it in the pasta sauce. It’s easy to grow in a small herb garden and will last through the winter in most parts of the South.”

An unrelated tropical plant from Africa with strong oregano flavor, the leaves of variegated Cuban oregano are pretty enough to grow alongside flowers, and the plants thrive in humid heat. Cuban oregano readily grows through hot summers, and the plants produce more leaves each time leaf tips are harvested.

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In Central Florida, Anderson recommends culantro, aka Mexican coriander, as a summer herb different from the better-known cilantro. “Culantro equals the flavor of cilantro, but with no bitter or medicinal aftertaste.” A great long-term performer, it continues producing flavorful new leaves even after the plant starts blooming.

Anderson also suggests growing West Indian lemongrass for its fragrant leaves and thick stalks. A vigorous, clump-forming grass, lemongrass can be grown in containers anywhere or served as an edible ornamental in landscapes where summers are hot. “Lemongrass enjoys a sunny and moist environment, so it benefits from being near an air conditioner drain or downspout,” she advises.

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Herbs always need watering in hot weather, and pouring from a watering can at the base is far better than bathing the leaves with a hose. Should containers become so dry that they refuse to take up water, place them in a broad dish or pail filled with three inches of water for 30 minutes to rehydrate the roots. Always grow herbs in pots with large drainage holes, so excess water can drain quickly.

Make a habit of pinching off a few herbal leaves, crushing them between the fingers and inhaling their fresh aromas. For maximum benefit, repeat daily.

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NATURAL MOTHERHOOD Creating the Best Start for New Life

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woman’s body is exquisitely designed to conceive, nurture and give birth,” says Dr. Carol J. Phillips, an Annapolis, Maryland, prenatal chiropractor, doula and author of Hands of Love: Seven Steps to the Miracle of Birth.

Judith Lothian, Ph.D., associate editor of the Journal of Perinatal Education, professor of nursing at Seton Hall University, in South Orange, New Jersey, and a natural childbirth educator, knows the significance of women’s deep intuitive instinct. “Women who feel supported and encouraged can tap into their own wisdom and find deep satisfaction in giving birth naturally. The process itself perfectly prepares mother and baby to continue on their journey together.”

Several gentle strategies help mothers-to-be prepare for the joys of natural pregnancy and childbirth.

sip a soothing cup of red raspberry leaf tea.

“Women that are concerned about their diet can tune into the baby and ask what they need,” says Lori Bregman, of Santa Monica, California, a doula, birth coach and author of The Mindful Mom-to-Be. If craving a certain dish, she can research its benefits and healing qualities.

The yearning for comfort foods like pizza, macaroni or ice cream may signal the need for more nurturing. Eyeing popcorn or chips could be a sign she’s stuffing down an

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“Follow your urges,” counsels Peggy O’Mara, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, former editor of Mothering Magazine and author of Having a Baby, Naturally. “Eat when you’re hungry. Sleep when you’re weary. Go to the bathroom the moment nature calls. Practice this in pregnancy so you’ll be in the habit of listening to your instincts when you give birth.” This simple advice counters women’s common habit of attending to other people’s needs instead of their own.

Along with eating organic whole foods, Kristy Wilson, of Las Vegas, a certified professional midwife, labor doula and placenta preparation specialist, recommends both a plant-based food supplement with iron and whole food prenatal supplement. Vitamin C is important for a strong amniotic sac; she suggests at least 500 milligrams daily. A high-strung mom can take magnesium chloride baths or

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emotion. She can ask herself, “What am I suppressing?”

“Eat a lot of protein, including vitamin B-rich foods, during both pregnancy and breastfeeding,” advises O’Mara.

“Nursing moms need to eat nutrient-dense foods frequently, along with getting adequate fluids,” says Wilson. She recommends foods that assist lactation called galatactagogues, like almonds, avocados, legumes, kale and spinach. To increase milk production, add fennel to meals or smoothies, or turn to capsules.

that needs to exercise control might seek such assistance for peace of mind, knowing that her wishes will be followed. “‘Pain’ is a fear-based word,” to be avoided in conversations about labor, Wilson explains.

“Don’t fear the strength of contractions. They are doing exactly what your body needs to do to give birth.” As a midwife, she helps moms relax and embrace these intensely important sensations by focusing on what is going on in their body. Research published in the journal Cell Adhesion & Migration shows that the hormones released during labor enter into the baby’s immune system to also strengthen the child.

Keep Moving with Intention

Wilson recommends yoga, swimming, walking or light jogging three to five times a week, for 20 minutes a day. “Squatting like a Spark the Spirit child on your haunches is a great Affirmations can positively state exercise for childbirth,” she says, The connections established be- the mother-to-be’s intentions for noting that 20 squats daily will pregnancy and birth. Examples strengthen core muscles. Sitting on tween mother and include: “Birth is a safe and an exercise ball instead of a desk child are much stronger wonderful experience. I am chair or couch also engages core choosing the right path for my muscles, while improving posture. when she progresses through birth. I trust my body and my

“Regular exercise brings more pregnancy and birth from instincts. I have all the support energy, better sleep, reduced stress, I need.” Wilson recommends higher spirits, better odds of an easy a natural perspective. choosing two to four that reslabor, faster post-delivery recovery onate, repeating them every and reduced risk of gestational ~Kristy Wilson morning while gazing into the diabetes and high blood pressure during pregnancy,” Bregman finds. She recommends a prena- mirror, placing them on the refrigerator door and even having them pop up on a smartphone. tal yoga practice that includes breathing and visualizations.

“Meditation prepares you for childbirth and can also This restorative form of yoga offers gentle stretching, promotes be soothing during labor by offering tools that push away good circulation and naturally supports relief or healing of fear,” says O‘Mara. She likes this mantra from Thich Nhat many possible pregnancy ailments.

Hahn’s book, Being Peace: “Breathing in, I calm myself,

“To alleviate physical distress, try chiropractic prenatal breathing out, I smile.” care,” says Phillips.

To begin, sit comfortably in a quiet room with eyes

Light finger contact from an experienced practitioner closed. For women new to meditation, Wilson suggests helps realign bony segments and restores the body’s normal tone. “A prenatal expert can adjust so the mom’s body lighting a scented or colored candle and noticing the colors and movement of the flame for something physical maintains its balance and the baby is free to move.” to focus on. “This calming practice is important because

Craniosacral therapy reestablishes balance to the labor becomes like a meditation,” she says. The mother membranes that encapsulate the brain and spinal cord. copes through the contraction, then uses her meditation skills to reset, refocus and ground herself before the next Prepare the Mind contraction.

“Just say, ‘No thanks,’ to friends who want to burden you

Wilson and Bregman both encourage expectant with stories of their long, excruciating labors,” O’Mara advises. “Protect yourself from toxic people and their hormothers to keep a journal during pregnancy. “Record ror stories. Focus on maintaining your own good health thoughts and experiences. Sometimes dreams tell things and surround yourself with people that have experienced a about the child, who has a story too,” advises Wilson. normal birth. Plan to have uplifting support during the Design a Special Experience birthing process and in the postpartum period.”

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midwife through a natural birthing community such as the National Association of Certified Professional Midwives, International Childbirth Education Association and La Leche League. For a hospital experience, look for low-Caesarean rates, a personally compatible doctor and a distinct birthing center. Either way, a doula or midwife can help craft the desired birth plan.

Upon selecting a venue, the expectant mother may imagine the ideal birth environment and write positive statements, such as, “I want to move around freely. I want my husband and sister with me at all times.”

“If a home birth is a mother’s first choice, design two plans; one for home and one for the hospital,” suggests Phillips. “If the mother needs hospital care during labor, the attendants will know her wishes.”

Wilson encourages the spouse to be involved from the beginning. “The partner’s energy plays a role in how the birth progresses during labor. Plus, being part of the planning keeps him engaged and attuned to her wishes.”

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“The birthing mother needs continuous support from someone that can focus on her and her needs,” says Phillips. “The partner also needs to have access to experienced support. Both need to surround themselves with people that know how to enfold them in love.”’

A birthing team includes the medically trained attendant appointed to help deliver the baby; either a midwife or a doctor. Many women choose to have a trained doula collaborate, as well. She provides continuity of care and advocacy, lessens the need for medical intervention, stays with the mother, honors and includes the partner and supports the parents in making informed decisions.

With home births, family members tend to invite themselves over. The mom needs to have control of her birthing atmosphere. “I encourage moms to be firm regarding who they want in the room when the baby is born,” Wilson says.

Honor the Postpartum Mother

“Giving birth is the first big unknown of parenting,” says Wilson. “You plan for it and then you have to trust and accept the outcome.” She encourages postpartum appointments for discussing the birth.

“A breastfeeding mother’s nutrient requirements are actually higher postpartum,” Wilson says. To prevent deficiencies, she suggests moms nourish themselves during this period, delaying any focus on weight loss and regaining muscle tone.

The birth team and other friends can deliver meals, do light housecleaning, run a load of laundry and bring groceries. The new parents will welcome this generous and loving help.

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Megan Alam is a doula at Mother Divine Doula and offers Sacred Pregnancy and Sacred Birth Journey classes to prepare expecting mothers on a physical, emotional and spiritual level.

As a doula, Alam supports all birth experiences: at home, in the hospital or in a birth center. Her mantra is to assist without judgement in all types of birthing experiences.

For more information, visit DivineMotherDoula.com.

Local Natural Childbirth Support Providers

When it comes to local holistic childbirth methods, Indianapolis has both pre- and post-birth support with doulas, midwives and a birthing center. Here are a few:

Birthing Center:

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along with a traveling midwifery for home births. In addition, classes and events are regularly held to provide education such as parenting, childbirth and natural health care.

The word doula comes from the ancient Greek word meaning “a woman who serves” and is now used to describe a trained and experienced professional that provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and immediately following birth.

Ali Schaffer is an Indianapolis-based Holistic and Natural Living Doula with Your Tribe Birthing Services. She is dedicated to empowering women through their birth and offers to work with any budget.

For more information, call 765-6173438.

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In response to the increasing demand for the support doulas offer, Certified Birth Doula Patti Crawford founded the first full-service doula agency in Indianapolis—Indy Doula Associates (IDA) in 2014. IDA offers private consultations at home, and strives to build an educated, close-knit community of mothers by offering free classes on birth, breastfeeding, babywearing and more to clients.

For more information or to arrange consultation with Indy Doula Associates, call 317- 435-7567 or visit IndyDoulaAssociates.com.

Midwife:

Different than a doula, a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) is certified by the North American Registry of Midwives. A CPM is a practitioner qualified to provide medical services under the Midwife Model of Care, that’s based on the fact that pregnancy and birth are normal life processes.

Dr. Penny Lane is a nurse, midwife and the founder of Believe Midwifery Services. It’s a private practice offering a functional and integrative approach to women’s health via primary care, maternity care, lactation services and birthing services such as vaginal birth after Cesarean and water birth. She has been attending births since 1997 and uses a functional medicine mindset within her primary care consultations, which she calls “functional midwifery.”

Location: 1117 South Rangeline Rd., Carmel. For more information, call 317-434-2229 or visit BelieveMidwiferyServices.com.

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HEART-BASED LEADERSHIP Women Mobilize to Heal the World

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he Heart to Lead: Women as Allies for the Greater Good, a documentary film directed and produced by Cheryl Gould, of Naples, Florida, explores the emerging paradigm of heart-based feminine leadership and how it is attuning women to their inner strengths, beliefs, each other and our Earth.

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lead. Women who once longed for a culture that would reflect their highest priorities are now creating one in which they support each other and make a difference,” says Gould.

She notes that for centuries, a vast number of women have led and served as change agents. “Unfortunately, the majority of them never made it into the headlines or history books. A prime example—few individuals knew that 12 women ran for president before Hillary Clinton.”

In a recent Yes! magazine article, Rucha Chitnis reports that women are rising up to push back against growing corporate power, land grabs, economic injustice, climate change and more. Women’s groups and networks offer a paradigm shift, she concludes, exposing links between unbridled capitalism, violence, the erosion of human rights and destruction of the Earth.

A woman’s style of leadership in America’s corporate boardrooms, activist-led movements or state and federal government may not be plainly evident. Feminine wisdom’s emerging solutions are compassionate, collaborative and consensus-building, and

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pursue universal outcomes and group cooperation. They contrast with conventional competitive strategies and solutions, according to The Legislative Effectiveness of Women in Congress study at Vanderbilt University’s Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions, in Nashville.

Jean Shinoda Bolen, a medical doctor, Jungian analyst in Mill Valley, California, and author of Artemis: The Indomitable Spirit in Everywoman, has been advocating since 2002 for a United Nations Fifth World Conference on Women (5WCW). “Empowered and equal women are the key to peace and sustainability. We need to rise up together and fulfill the Dalai Lama’s words at the Vancouver Peace Summit: ‘It will be up to Western women to bring about peace.’”

Bolen’s 5WCW vision joins millennial women worldwide now entering their era of activism with the feminist movement spearheaded by a boomer generation of women that’s forwarded the equality and empowerment of women this far. To this end, she marched in Washington, D.C., on January 21 in the Million Women’s March that globally attracted 5 million participants. “To make human rights women’s rights, we need a united global women’s movement,” she states.

Sande Hart, from Orange County, California, director of the Charter for Compassion International-Women and Girls sector and president of the women’s global interfaith organization Spiritual and Religious Alliance for Hope (SARAH), participated in the Los Angeles Women’s March with 750,000 others. “There’s a sense that we’ve had enough. We’re not angry. We are morally outraged and seeking peaceful solutions wrapped in compassion and based in justice for all. In nearly 15 years of women’s

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community building, I’m convinced that healing our communities with resilience and a regenerative spirit is our biological and innate imperative.

I see women emerging in unprecedented ways to make this happen,” says Hart.

The Rising Women Rising World organization provides tools and training to help women and men develop feminine wisdom and the qualities of potent compassion, deep listening, intuition and inclusivity. Hazel Henderson, an evolutionary economist in St. Augustine, Florida, host of the Ethical Markets online TV show and researcher of The Love Economy shared in her book The Politics of the Solar Age: Alternatives to Economics, has mentored staff members of Rising Women Rising World. Henderson contends that to shape a future for the good of all, we must bring into balance the masculine and feminine energies and learn to value the long-marginalized qualities of feminine wisdom.

Henderson’s Love Economy paradigm reflects the sharing and caring sector not presently reflected in the nation’s gross domestic product. “Women’s unpaid work—raising children, taking care of households, serving on school boards, volunteering, caring for aging parents, etc.—constitutes 50 percent of all production in the U.S. and 70 percent of that in developing countries. This unvalued economic sector underlies and supports the public and private parts of the entire economy,” advises Henderson, who observes that competition cannot be the sole basis for an economy with any expectation of high quality of life on a small planet.

In her film, As She Is, producer and director Megan McFeely, of Marin County, California, captures her own journey to understand the collective potential of the feminine and how to live true to its innate knowing. She queries: “Can you imagine what might happen if women here and around the world rose up together and used our power of longing to heal the Earth?”

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

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s shared in Linda Sechrist’s feature “Heart-Based Leadership,” there is a rising style of feminine leadership focused more on compassionate and collaborative efforts towards universal outcomes, rather than the competitive strategies on which most businesses rely.

Over the years, women leaders of the Indianapolis community have created organizations fueled by this heart-based compassion. Their desire to serve those in need is the motivation behind their efforts within their business models and they are making significant strides as compassionate change agents.

Suzy Bindley Bindley is the president and co-founder of Indy Yoga Movement, a nonprofit organization teaching youth yoga and mindfulness.

Bindley’s vision began in 2012 when she agreed to teach yoga to a group of students at a local high school that were not on track to graduate on time. After improvements in these

students’ academic performances were seen, Bindley then realized the need to teach students skills for coping with life that are not taught in regular curriculums, such as breathing techniques, mindfulness, concentration, posture, flexibility and resilience.

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“but my real motivation comes from seeing students transform their mindset from initially seeing these practices as requirements to wanting to do them on their own terms.”

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Jenn Seffrin Seffrin is the founder of Indy Holistic Hub, which includes a support network for holistic professionals to collaborate and share resources, as well as an online wellness care database for the community to connect with providers. Mom to 3-year-old Elias, she is passionate about supporting natural and holistic practices for her family and the community.

When it comes to business growth, Seffrin believes real change happens when connections are made and competition is limited.

“There’s definitely a new paradigm emerging,” says Seffrin. “Our whole holistic community is greater than the sum of its parts, and when we synergize and unite, our ripple effect is so much more tremendous.”

Indy Holistic Hub offers regular meetups, classes and events along with an annual Wellbeing Fest.

Rhonda Bayless Bayless is the director and founder at the Center of Wellness for Urban Women, which empowers women and their families living in urban communities to take action on their health through education, prevention, advocacy and care.

“I believe the heart of why we are here on our planet is that we are supposed to serve,” says Bayless. “We are to use our talents and skills to be of service and that is my purpose.”

Initially, Bayless was working with HIV prevention for African American women. She realized their efforts weren’t making a great impact because the women struggled to prioritize their health as underlying traumas and basic life difficulties prevented time for self-care and self-awareness.

She developed the Center of Wellness for Urban Women to provide free and low-cost programs to help women gain the tools needed for support, such as the 7 Dimensions of Wellness: Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, Environmental, Intellectual, Occupational, and Social.

Cheryl Miller Miller is a local author and the founder of Agape, an internationally recognized therapeutic riding center. Her inspiration behind it stems from tragedy, but leads to triumph.

In 1986, Miller and her daughter started a summer horseback riding program at Bradford Woods for those with mental and physical disabilities, and cancer. It was their dream to expand it into a year-round service.

However, her daughter unexpectedly passed from a tragic death.

Channeling heartbreak into compassion and motivation, Miller dedicated all of her efforts into extending the program year-round, just as she and her daughter had dreamed of doing.

“Life can bring unexpected tragedies,” says Miller, “but

Martha Hoover As a mom of three and previously an attorney advocating for harmed children, Hoover’s motivation is to feed food-insecure children through the Patachou Foundation.

Using food to make a difference, the organization feeds wholesome meals to children impacted by homelessness and hunger in the community, and teaches them to increase awareness for the food they are consuming.

As Indianapolis was ranked the worst city in the nation in 2014 for “food deserts”, or under-sourced neighborhoods that have very little access to grocery stores with quality produce, Patachou strives to serve this population of children living in these areas of the city.

Patachou is supported by individual donors and granting organizations, and programs are run by volunteers, making it a true community effort.

Hoover’s vision has touched the hearts of community members, fueling them with compassion to give their time to helping parts of the community in need, or working in any of the 11 kitchens of the Patachou Foundation.

For more information on Indy Yoga Movement, visit IndyYogaMovement.org.

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Agape is located at 24970 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Cicero. For more information, call 317-773-7433 or visit AgapeRiding.org.

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we can trust God to turn them around into something better, and that’s what happened with Agape.”

Agape’s year-long services have expanded to encompass those that are terminally ill or struggling with addictions. They collaborate with local organizations such as Riley Hospital and Camp Little Red Door.

MASTERING SELF-DEFENSE Staying Aware Avoids Problems

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began my personal training in the Non-Violent System (NVS) of self-defense with Grandmaster Verkerke in 1996,” says Eddie Rose, senior instructor of NVS Peace in the Midst of Non-Violence at Shangri-La Springs, in Bonita Springs, Florida.

This aspect of the martial art form seicho jutsu was created by Canadian Daniel Verkerke, Ph.D., as a simple self-defense system to teach and perpetuate nonviolence; he continues to share it with the public, law enforcement, corporations and private security firms in the U.S. and internationally.

Nonviolent self-defense is akin to the dynamics of bullfighting. “The matador never matches his strength with the enormous animal; rather, he redirects the energy of the bull with simple and precise movements— counterbalancing—and letting the bull’s energy move past him,” explains Rose. He’s trained everyday people of all ages and walks of life in this approach, in the U.S., UK, Puerto Rico and Jamaica.

“As they train, students begin to

feel more secure wherever they go, because they are learning how to be safe even in the midst of physical confrontation,” says Rose. “They wind up feeling more empowered as they learn how to neutralize aggression simply and effectively.”

Practicing NVS increases balance, coordination, overall flexibility and joint mobility. Its soft, circular, martial arts movements, combined with slow-to-fast linear movements, also enhance cardiovascular health.

“Mental and spiritual training includes the awareness and development of a state of being conscious of energy and mind. Everyone’s actions and reactions directly reflect the development of their mind,” says Rose.

Another nonviolent form of self-defense is Shaolin five animal kung fu, a martial arts style that mimics the characteristics of five animals—the tiger, leopard, snake, crane and dragon. Instructor Lloyd Fridenburg owns Fitness with a Purpose, in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, where he emphasizes the awareness and avoidance concept as the psychological

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heart of nonviolent self-defense.

Fridenburg, founder and senior instructor of the Waterloo Kung Fu Academy, explains, “The concept emphasizes being constantly aware of your surroundings while avoiding obvious areas of potential danger.” He also stresses the importance of proper body language—being able to read that of others, as well as how to diffuse confrontation upfront in how we present ourself.

“Martial arts are a two-sided coin,” he says. “There’s the martial aspect, which involves techniques that allow a person to defend him- or herself in a wide range of situations.

Then there’s the art aspect, which encompasses a deeper study, encompassing forms of movement and mental, philosophical and meditative techniques.”

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any disciplined fitness regimen,” notes Fridenburg. “However, the nature of a quality martial arts program forces practitioners to focus their entire attention on what they are doing. The mere act of staying grounded in the present moment dramatically reduces stress and sets martial arts practices apart from many other forms of movement.”

Tai chi, an ancient, softer style of Chinese martial art, leverages relaxation, posture and energy work, rather than muscular tension. As a Taoist art, it embodies the way nature works, using minimal effort to accomplish a lot.

“Demonstrating tai chi as a form of nonviolent self-defense is much easier than describing it,” says Aaron D. Nitzkin, Ph.D., of New Orleans, a Tulane University professor, tai chi master and certified medical qigong instructor. “If someone attacks, you don’t resist; you can use tai chi principles to yield to their movements with a natural, circular, continuous motion, turning their own force against them. When you move aggressively against a master, it feels like you’ve just bounced off them and fallen down. In order to win at tai chi fighting, you need to remain completely calm and centered and most of all, listen to your opponent’s energy with your hands, so that you can yield to it and then redirect it.” It’s a profound lesson in interpersonal communication.

“My students report stronger immune systems, greater clarity of mind, better sleep, less anxiety and depression, and greater emotional stability,” says Nitzkin. “Practitioners become much more sensitive to and conscious of the internal condition of their bodies, and even develop the ability to feel bioelectric fields.”

Whichever form of nonviolent self-defense suits us, experts advise that students study with a certified and experienced instructor for optimum results and safe practice.

Aimee Hughes, a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO, is a doctor of naturopathy and senior staff writer for Longevity Times online. Connect at Aimee@LongevityTimes.com.

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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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TUESDAY, MAY 2

Community Tuesday – All day. The first Tuesday of every month several attractions at the White River State Park offer special deals on admission.

Including the Eiteljorg Museum, IMAX Theatre, Indiana State Museum and many others. Cost varies. INWhiteRiver.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3

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.

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Divine Goddess Within Circle – 6:30-8:30pm.

Come and play with the Angels while experience techniques to not only raise your own vibration but that of the planet as well. Each class includes a chakra clearing, angel card reading and more. $15.

The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis.

317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 4

First Thursday Night at the Children’s Museum – 4-8pm. Enjoy all the fun activities and exhibits of the museum for a reduced admission price the first Thursday of each month. $5 per ticket; recommended to buy tickets online in advance to avoid lines at box office. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-334-4000. ChildrensMuseum.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 5

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. $5/adults. Check website for updated location.

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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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SATURDAY, MAY 6

500 Festival Mini-Marathon – 7:45am. The nation’s largest half-marathon offers excitement for participants and spectators. Cheer on racers along the intersection of Washington and West streets, and as they head west toward the Indianapolis Motor Speedway along Michigan Street and complete lap around the 2.5-mile track before heading back down New York Street to the finish line. 500Festival.com.

The Eskenazi Health Center Pecar Family Health Fest – 9am-1pm. Free health fair, open to the entire community. A team of healthcare professionals will be on hand to answer questions and administer numerous health screenings in a fun and family-friendly atmosphere. In addition to the screenings and informational booths, there will also be music, snacks and fun activities. Eskenazi Health Center Pecar, 6940 N. Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. 317-266-2901. EskenaziHealth.edu.

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, MAY 7

Peace Park Dedication – 1:30pm. Celebrate National Barrier Awareness Day with special guest U.S. Paralympic medalist Nick Springer for the dedication of this inspirational pocket park, the culmination of six years of community effort and collaboration.Among the forestry of the Paramount Peace Park, visitors can view the sculptures at street level or from two elevated observation decks that are accessible to everyone via an ADA compliant ramp. Paramount School of Excellence, 3020 Nowland Ave, Indianapolis.

317-775-6660. ParamountIndy.org.

TUESDAY, MAY 9

Green Drinks Indy – 6-8:30pm. Join the second Tuesday of the month for casual drinks and conversation with other environmentally minded individuals. Free. Tomlinson Tap Room, Indianapolis City Market, 222 E Market St., Indianapolis.

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FRIDAY, MAY 12

Indy Holistic Hub Business Build Up Breakfast North Side – 8:30-10am. Holistic wellness providers enjoy breakfast while networking and supporting one another. RSVP requested. Free.

First Watch, 3309 E 86th St, Indianapolis. 317775-1418. 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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Virginia Ave Folk Fest – 9am-10pm. 100 bands on multiple stages. All ages welcome. Benefits Keep Indianapolis Beautiful. Free. Multiple stages located at Fountain Square and Fletcher Place.

VirginiaAvenueFolkFest.com.

Qigong Moving Meditation – 10-11am. Qigong is the process of focusing on the body’s vital energy to obtain a balanced and healthy state. As a person’s practice develops, they should begin to experience improved mental concentration in daily activities as a result of the mental focus involved in the practices. Practitioners also typically experience a calmer, more relaxed, attitude in their daily affairs. $15. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499.

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Herbal Gifts – 10-11:30am. Herbs can be used for more than just cooking. Join the Herb Society of Central Indiana and learn how to make herbal sachets, bath salts and more. $5. Garfield Garden Conservatory, 2505 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis. GarfieldGardensConservatory.org.

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500 Festival Kids’ Day – Noon-4pm. The state’s largest outdoor free festival for children with activities and entertainment galore. Free. Monument Circle, 1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis.

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500 Rookie Run – 12:30-3pm. Open to all kids 3-12 years old, it’s a non-competitive run that is a great way to encourage your little ones to stay physically fit. All participants will receive a goodie bag, a runners bib with the number 1, and a finisher’s medal--just like the Mini-Marathon participants. $6-$10. Ohio and Meridian streets, Downtown Indianapolis. 500Festival.com.

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MONDAY, MAY 15

IHH Connection Series Workshop: Eliminate Your Blockage and Soar– 6-7:30pm. Learn various strategies to better your health. RSVP online. Free/members, $10/non-members. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson St, Indianapolis.

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TUESDAY, MAY 16

Science on the Farm: Bugs & Bees – 10am. A time for parents and preschool students to have some hands on fun learning about how things grow. This on the farm will focus on honey bees and bugs and why they are so important to the orchard. Also held May 17 and 19. Tuttles Orchard, 5717 North 300 West, Greenfield. 317-326-2278.

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FRIDAY, MAY 19

National Bike To Work Day – Leave the car at home and hop on a bike to promote bicycling and commuting by bike, which are great activities for good health, and for the community and environment. Free. IndyBikeHub.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 20

Broad Ripple Art Fair – 10am-6pm; Sunday 10am-5pm. Now in its 46th year, the art fair attracts over 22,000 visitors annually. The fair features booths from local cultural organizations, a children’s creative area, gourmet food courts, a beer and wine garden and live entertainment on four stages. $14.45 adults; $4.10 ages 3-12; 3 and under free. Indianapolis Art Center, 820 East 67th St, Indianapolis. IndplsArtsCenter.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 21

Walking for Dreams – 1pm registration; 2pm walk. An annual fundraising family and pet walk-a-thon to help raise funds for 30 local non-profit organizations. Post walk, enjoy DJ entertainment, refreshments, face painting and balloon artists. Participants can register and print pledge forms online. Canal Walk, Indianapolis.

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TUESDAY, MAY 23

The Work of Byron Katie Meet Up – 6-7:30pm.

Join Certified Facilitator, Jodi Patsiner in the Gathering Room on the 4th Tuesday of the month for a conversation about the work of Byron Katie.

The work is a way to identify and investigate thoughts that cause all the suffering in the world. $10. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 26 – 27

Psychic Readings and Vibrational Healing Event – Discover more about yourself and your journey with a psychic reading, a free vibrational healing crystal and a class on high vibrational healing. $25. 8385 E 96th St, Indianapolis. To register call 317-395-3979 or email KPaul@SacredHealthAndBeauty.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 27

Qigong Moving Meditation – 10-11am. Qigong is the process of focusing on the body’s vital energy to obtain a balanced and healthy state. $15.

The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis.

317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

IPL 500 Festival Parade – Noon-1:30pm. Since 1957 spectators line the streets of Indianapolis to witness the pageantry and larger-than-life floats to celebrate the Indianapolis 500 race. The 33 starting drivers of the 500 serve as honorary grand marshals. $32 VIP reserved; $19 Reserved chair seats; $14.50 reserved bleacher seats. Downtown Indianapolis. 500Festival.c

MONDAY, MAY 29

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Animal lovers and reiki practitioners welcome.

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A Positive Path for Spiritual Living – 9:30am Meditation; 10am Celebration Service. 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.

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.

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.

MEMORIAL DAY WEDNESDAY, MAY 31

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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Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference: Honoring the Wise Women of the Past, Present and Future – June 9-11. Over 60 workshops and plants walks, Kids’ Camp and Teen Spiral.

Personal growth workshops, singing, dancing, plant walks, meals, swimming, red tent communal space and more. Camp Helen Brachman, Almond, WI. For more info: MidwestWomensHerbal.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.

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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.

Kundalini Yoga – Medical Meditation Tuneup 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, Indianapolis. Search Nourish Wellness class at CITYOGA.biz/schedule.

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

317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

Evening With the Doctor – 7pm. Learn more about your body’s ability to self-heal, and the benefits of Bio-Energetic work. Free. Morter HealthCenter, 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140, Carmel. 317-872-9300. MorterHealthCenter.com.

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.

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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.

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.

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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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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.

Carmel Farmers’ Market – 8-11:30am.

Thru Sept. 30 Along with a variety of produce, unique food item, the market offers prepared-food items. 5 Center Green, Carmel.

CarmelFarmersMarket.com.

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.

Noblesville Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm.

Thru Sept 18. Produce, artisan foods, local art, live music and fresh meals in European-style evening market. 839 Conner St. 317-776-0205.

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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.

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.

High Intensity Exercise Class – 8:30am. Group exercise class focusing on short duration, high intensity exercises. Great for beginners through experts. Free. Premier Family Chiropractic,120 E Carmel Dr, Indianapolis. 317-844-7000.

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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.

Farm to Fork Market – 4-7pm. Producer-only, organic/natural practices and/or ingredients. Each vendor may only sell what they produce. Normandy Farms, 7802 Marsh Rd, Indianapolis. Facebook.com/FarmToFork MarketAtNormandyFarms/

Farm to Fork Market – 9am-12:30pm. Producer-only, organic/natural practices and/or ingredients. Each vendor may only sell what they produce. Normandy Farms, 7802 Marsh Rd, Indianapolis. Facebook.com/FarmToFork MarketAtNormandyFarms/

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.

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

Through 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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Restorative Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. 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.

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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.

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Movies in the Park – 8:30pm. Thru May. A family-friendly movie in the park. Arrive early with blankets, chairs and movies snacks to secure an area in the grass. Movies start at dusk. Free.

Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Dr, Fishers. 317-567-5057. Fishers.IN.US.

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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 5.

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