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13 ecotip 14 community spotlight

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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 PARENTING PEACE WITH POSITIVE DISCIPLINE Identifying and Understanding Children’s Needs by Kristi Gmutza

22 fitbody 24 consciouseating 25 inspiration

8 26 farmers’markets

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17 ENLIGHTENED PARENTING

Tips for Raising Confident and Loving Kids

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21 JOE DISPENZA

ON THE POWER OF THOUGHT ALONE TO HEAL by Kathleen Barnes

22 SWIMMING

IN NATURE

Splashing Safely in Lakes and Oceans by Lane Vail

24 KID COOKERY

They Love Healthy Food They Make Themselves

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25 SPEAKING WITH STRANGERS

The Simple Pleasures of Connecting by Violet Decker

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s a long-time fan and avid reader of Natural Awakenings, and now a member of the Indianapolis branch of the publishing family with Teona, it’s an honor to write this month’s letter from the publisher. This issue hits especially close to home for me, intersecting with some of the most significant aspects of my life journey. Kathleen Barnes’ article, “Joe Dispenza on the Power to Heal by Thought Alone,” recalls the time when I was 17 with a shattered spine from a bicycle accident. The doctors gave me the bleak news that I may never walk again, and that I certainly would not have a strong enough back to carry a child. Unwilling to accept this, I set the intention to heal my body. With strong resolve supported by a circle of family and friends around the country praying for my recovery, healing happened. Much like Joe, within a few short weeks of the incident I walked back into my life fully recovered, having had no medical intervention, and later welcomed three, natural-born children into our world. Our August theme of Parenting with Presence provides a perfect opportunity to reflect on the choices we make in raising our children. As I transitioned into the role of a single working mom in a world filled with busy demands and technological distractions, it wasn’t always easy for me to be a conscious parent. I remember a wakeup call I got a few years ago when my tween son positioned a sticky note on my laptop screen saying, “Hi Mom,  Kyle.” He knew that by placing it right where I was always looking he would get my attention. The simple act of saying “hi” connects us and brings us into the present moment. Our children are often our greatest teachers because they remind us to embrace the present moment—in life’s wonders and the power of unconditional love, innocence and pure curiosity. Encouraging their free spirits to take flight while striving to model behavior we hope will teach and inspire them to develop into the best versions of themselves is rarely easy. I remind myself often that we are not raising children; we are raising responsible adults that will have the capacity to love fully, embrace gratitude daily and give back to life more than they take. Every so often a parent gets to experience moments that validate our efforts, reinforce our strengths and fill our hearts to the brim. Such was the case in late July when our family volunteered to make a difference in the life of our youth. Three generations pitched in to fill backpacks with school supplies for local children in need. How proud I am that we had the chance to work as a family and embody the spirit of giving back. Starting from a place of love and equipped with the knowledge and inspiration found in this month’s issue, we each have an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those around us.

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Cumberland Arts Goes to Market Returns

he seventh annual Cumberland Arts Goes to Market will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on August 15 along Saturn Street in the historic town of Cumberland, Indiana. This celebrated community festival joins art, craft and music in conjunction with the town’s Farmers’ Market. The festival features fun activities for both kids and adults with a wide range of price points and a varied selection. The expanded Kids’ Zone will include Art with a Heart activities, Sally McSpadden with Circle City Music Together, and AngiCat of Silly Safaris will perform at 1 p.m. More than 100 artists and craft vendors—along with farmers’ market vendors, live entertainment and a variety of great food ranging from festival fare to food trucks—will make it a great summer day. Free admission and parking. Farmers’ market vendors begin selling at 8 a.m. Arts and crafts sales begin at 9 a.m. Location: Munsie and Saturn streets, 116 S. Muessing St. For more information, call 317-8942645 or visit CumberlandArts.org. See ad on page 9.

kinny Coconut Oil & Co. hosted a grand opening on June 19 to spread awareness of their new retail space and beauty bar at their company headquarters in Broad Ripple. Attracting more than 400 attendees, the evening was filled with live music, beauty bar sampling, goodie bags and samples from local food vendors that use Skinny Coconut Oil in their products. The company attests that it’s unique in producing completely raw and cold-pressed coconut oil with no fillings. The coconuts are wild harvested in Vietnam and manually extracted at low temperatures near 80 degrees, preserving the delicate enzymes and maintaining a high nutritional value. “The lower the heat in the extraction process, the more nutrients are preserved,” says local Skinny Coconut Oil representative Omar Freyre. Other commercial coconut oils extract their oils in temperatures starting at 120 degrees. Coconut oil is becoming widely popular in food products for its effects on boosting the metabolism, as well as in beauty regiments, such as skin hydration, teeth whitening and hair strengthening. Athletes are known to use it in their diets for increased stamina. Skinny Coconut Oil started as a supplement product sold in doctors’ offices. The headquarters opened in Broad Ripple and its products are now sold in local Indianapolis health food stores, yoga studios, and dentist and doctor offices, and distributed to vendors in California, New York, Boston, Japan and South Korea. Location: 6367 Guilford Ave., Indianapolis. For more information, visit SkinnyAndCompany.com. See ad on page 11.

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Indiana’s Premier Farm-toFork Food Festival Returns

he high-quality, locally produced products of Dig IN: A Taste of Indiana are the hallmark of the sixth annual major food festival taking place from noon to 5 p.m. on August 30 at White River State Park. More than 35 of Indiana’s finest chefs will prepare a unique dish based on fresh produce, meat and poultry from Indiana farms. Attendees will be able to interact directly with the chefs and some of the producers while dining on tastings. Dig IN has also partnered with the Indiana Wine Grape Council and the Brewers of Indiana Guild to provide Indiana-made wines and beers. More than 20 wineries and breweries will be available. Also in attendance will be Bjava Coffee & Tea with a signature iced coffee and Natural Born Juicers with a special Dig IN juice. Beverages will be available for tasting and purchasing. Combining the freshness of farmers’ markets and Indiana’s greatest food minds, the annual festival promises to be a feast for the senses. The single-price admission includes all available food samples and live performances by Indiana-based music groups.

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zra’s Enlightened Café is celebrating their one-year anniversary with a party from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on August 9 at the café in Broad Ripple. There’ll be live music, prize giveaways and community socializing. Ezra’s, which attests they are Indy’s first dairy- and gluten-free and non-GMO café, focuses on sourcing plant-based ingredients from local farmers and follows The Clean 15/Dirty Dozen Rule. “We are dedicated to upholding our standards of high-quality organic ingredients, local whenever possible, and continuing to raise the bar,” says owner Audrey Barron. “Our customers deserve the very best.” Ezra’s plans to share details with attendees about new plans for their second year of operation, including a small off-site farm where they hope to grow at least 50 percent of produce for their café. “In our first year, we’ve made so many new friends and our customers have become like family,” Barron adds. “We have learned more than we could have imagined so far and we’re so excited to start our second year in a really good place.” Location: 6516 Ferguson St., Indianapolis. For more information, visit EzrasEnlightenedCafe.com. See ad on page 7.

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review of research from the Center for Chemical Regulation and Food Safety finds that the quantity of food consumed by pregnant women for increasing a baby’s birth weight is less important than what types of foods she eats.After systematically analyzing 11 relevant studies, the researchers found that higher birth weights—associated with better brain development during later years—are linked with the amount of fruits and vegetables a mother eats during pregnancy. Using seven studies, researchers found that low vegetable consumption during pregnancy resulted in more than three times the risk of giving birth to a child with low gestational weight. Other studies found a correlation between higher fruit consumption by expectant mothers and a higher birth weight of babies. Much of the research showing these relationships occurred in developed countries where a conventional Western diet is prevalent.

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Secret Garden and Enchanted Forest, by Johanna Basford, are two of the most popular titles on sale at Amazon.com—and both are coloring books for adults. Featuring detailed black-and-white drawings of the flora and fauna that surround illustrator Basford’s Scottish home, Secret Garden has sold nearly 1.5 million copies. Fans include Hollywood celebrities such as Zooey Deschanel, and when National Public Radio asked listeners for feedback, many indicated, “I thought I was alone.” The consensus is that adults are seeking to get in touch with their inner child. Beyond the nostalgic charm of coloring books, it’s also a good way for grownups to unwind and reflect. “So many people have told me that they used to do secret coloring when their kids were in bed,” says Basford. “Now it is socially acceptable, it’s a category of its own.”

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rt therapy is a mental health profession in which clients, facilitated by an art therapist, use art media, the creative process and the resulting works to explore their emotions, reconcile emotional conflicts and foster self-awareness. It helps improve or restore a client’s functioning and his or her sense of personal well-being. Art therapy emerged as a mental health profession in the 1940s. Today, it’s widely practiced in a variety of

settings, including hospitals, psychiatric and rehabilitation facilities, wellness centers, forensic institutions, schools, crisis centers, senior communities, private practice and other clinical and community settings. Research supports the use and benefits of art therapy for individuals that experience illness, trauma and mental health problems, plus those seeking personal growth. Artistic talent, expertise and interest are not requirements to benefiting

from art therapy. The activity draws forth the inherent capacity for art making to enhance physical, mental and emotional well-being. Individuals that benefit from art therapy include those that have survived trauma resulting from combat, abuse and natural disasters; are dealing with adverse physical health conditions such as cancer, traumatic brain injury and other disabilities; and those with autism, dementia, depression and other disorders. Art therapy helps people resolve conflicts, improve interpersonal skills, manage problematic behaviors, reduce negative stress and achieve personal insight. It also provides an opportunity to enjoy the life-affirming pleasures of art making. Art therapists are master’s-level professionals holding degrees in art therapy or related fields. Knowledge of the creative process and visual art, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and other art forms is required. Art therapists are also trained in theories and techniques of human development, psychology and counseling. Local colleges and universities offering undergraduate programs include University of Indianapolis, Vincennes University, Indiana Wesleyan University, University of Evansville, and Marian University. The Herron School of Art and Design at IUPUI and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College offer graduate-level art therapy programs. The profession of art therapy is growing in Indiana and the Indianapolis area, and is found in settings ranging from children’s hospitals and cancer treatment centers to psychiatric and chemical dependency programs.

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A common parenting mistake is micromanaging. Janet Lansbury, author of Elevating Child Care, suggests that “wait” is the parenting magic word. Waiting and observing our children gives them an opportunity to develop according to their own timetable, discover and learn without interruption, and gain mastery over skills in their own time and manner. Parents often try to remove obstacles or hardships to avoid upsetting them, but allowing children to struggle and overcome challenges and reach their goals is a lifetime skill that builds real selfesteem. While learning to wait is challenging and requires patience, it allows us to slow down and appreciate the strengths and capabilities of children.

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he daily grind of parenthood is hard work and there’s no instruction manual. When parents are overwhelmed and stressed, they may find themselves yelling more often, giving in to their child’s demands and losing their cool. Positive discipline is a parenting style that focuses on mutual respect and solutions that foster feelings of significance and belonging.

Assume positive intent

It’s easy to take a child’s misbehavior personally and become frustrated with repetitive misbehaving, like whining, hitting or interrupting. Sometimes these behaviors are developmentally appropriate, though. For instance, a toddler learning to explore the environment gets pleasure and brain development from opening, closing and emptying the contents of kitchen cabinets. Misbehavior can also be viewed as a child’s way to seek out needs, wants or goals in an unsophisticated manner.

Setting limits keeps children safe and socialized. Learning to set limits with both kindness and firmness can help parents avoid the pitfalls of permissiveness and resist the urge for punishment. Many parents mistake permissiveness for kindness, doing anything to please children or rescue them from difficult situations. It is okay, though, to allow them to strengthen their “disappointment muscles” and have faith that they can survive it in the future. On the other hand, parents often think that firmness means punishment. When parents set limits and enforce them with punishment and lectures, it invites rebellion, revenge and/or retreat. Families can instead brainstorm together to limit TV viewing and dealing with curfews, chores or homework. Including children in the discussion—allowing them to talk at least as much, if not more, than we do—helps them understand why limits are important, what they should be and how everyone can be responsible to follow them. Children are more willing to follow limits they help create.

Decide what to do and follow through

It can be very stressful when children become upset with parental limits. Children whine, cry, yell, cajole, bargain or bribe in an attempt to get their way. Unfortunately, these kinds of behavior can be modeled by parents trying to get the desired behavior from children. Deciding what to do and following through is a parenting tool that prevents power struggles. First, plan what you’ll do and notify children in advance. For example, “We can go outside after you pick up your toys;” or, “I will drive you to your friend’s house after your homework is done.” The second step is to follow through with kindness and firmness. Follow through with actions rather than words. Try to avoid lecturing, nagging or saying I-told-you-so, and let your actions be the guide. In this way, children learn that problem solving and cooperation are the most effective alternatives to a power struggle. natural awakenings

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When raising children, never underestimate their capabilities. As children move through the developmental stages, they learn new sets of physical, mental and emotional skills. It’s important to let them face each milestone and struggle in order to gain mastery. Being in a rush to get out the door leaves parents zipping coats and buckling car seats for children that’re capable of doing it themselves. When teaching a new skill, allow extra time to avoid the pressure of rushing. As children learn more skills, they feel capable, significant and confident. As an added bonus, as children do more, parents can do less.

Mistakes are an opportunity to learn

There’s no such thing as a perfect child or perfect parent. We strive for parenting perfection and feel guilty when we make mistakes, but instead, parents can use the opportunity to recognize and reconcile the mistake. Parental mistakes are also a great tool for modeling how to handle them with our children. They gain selfconfidence and self-esteem when they are able to view mistakes as ways to learn rather than a failure. To provide children exposure to the value of mistakes in a safe environment, try inviting everyone to share a “mistake of the day” and what they learned from it during dinner time. Everyone can embrace the courage to be imperfect by laughing and learning from them together. For more information, visit PositiveDiscipline.com or check out the book Positive Discipline by Jane Nelsen. Kristi Gmutza is a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator at Art of the Soul Studio, 6350 N. Shadeland Ave., Ste. 3, Indianapolis. She is an art therapist, in-home daycare provider and homeschooling mother of a lively 6-year-old. She offers positive discipline workshops, classes and private parent coaching. For more information, call 317-218-4653 or email Kristi@IndyParenting.com.

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Establishing Values

Shelly Lefkoe, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Guide to Effective Parenting, believes that children learn what we model as important values. She tells her daughters they should treat her with dignity and respect both because she’s their mother and, “That’s how you treat people and that’s how I treat them.” Honesty is also a high priority in their household. Minneapolis college student Casey Martin often joins his father, Kirk, in presenting Calm Parenting workshops for parents, teachers and students around the country. In growing up, he’s seen firsthand, “If you have a connection with your kids, you can have a lot more influence on them.” Noting that sometimes children feel like their parents love them, but don’t necessarily like them, Martin emphasizes finding ways to identify with their interests. “I love cars, and

my dad used to invite me on test drives when I was a kid. Both of my parents took time to connect with me, which had a huge impact on our relationship.” Christine Carter, Ph.D., a sociologist with the University of California Greater Good Science Center, recognizes the importance of talking explicitly about values. When we see kids doing something we value, ask them how it made them feel, she advises. “Teens don’t necessarily know that their parents value character over grades,” Carter says, “particularly if parents tend to monitor grades more than aspects of a child’s character.

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What do you talk about more—their achievements or their character? If it’s the former, consider that you unintentionally might be sending the wrong message.”

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Overprotection of children by what’s termed helicopter parenting, can cause a disabling sense of entitlement where kids begin to believe, possibly unconsciously, that they are entitled to a difficulty-free life, Carter observes. “There’s an epidemic of cheating because students don’t want to try hard, and they expect to be rescued,” she says. “Although it’s terrifying to let our kids fail, when we don’t let them experience difficulty, they see mistakes as being so awful they must be avoided at any cost. To gain mastery in any arena, we must challenge ourselves, even if that means making mistakes.” “We lose sight that we’re not raising children, we’re raising adults,” says Malibu, California, marriage, family and child therapist Susan Stiffelman, author of Parenting with Presence: Practices for Raising Conscious, Confident, Caring Kids. “Empower them to cope with ups and downs. Help them know and trust themselves by not legislating their opinions and by allowing them to experiment.” Children often struggle with transitions, especially when things don’t go as planned. Martin recommends, “When kids throw tantrums or argue to get out of a challenging situation that’s causing them anxiety, help them work through it. Tell them that you know they’re feeling anxious, that you’ve felt that way before, too, and then help by giving them something specific to do or focus on.” Independent outdoor play has been proven to help kids learn to exert self-control. America’s children aren’t allowed to roam freely outside to experience nature as previous generations did. In Last Child in the Woods, author Richard Louv cautions against being limited by modern factors such as restrictive subdivision covenants and media-induced fear. “There are risks outdoors, but there are huge psychological, physical and

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spiritual risks in raising future generations under protective house arrest,” he says. Louv prefers what’s called a hummingbird approach: “Hummingbird parents don’t hover over their kids with nature flash cards; they stand back and make space for exploration and problem solving through independent play, while remaining nearby, ready to zoom in at a moment’s notice if safety becomes an issue.” Armin Brott, host of San Francisco’s Positive Parenting radio program, reminds parents to increase opportunities for independence as youngsters grow. “Test a child’s ability to handle more freedom by providing the opportunity to prove that they can. If they succeed, it’s a confidence builder. If not, it allows them to see for themselves that they’re not ready yet.”

Disciplined Communication

The first eight years of a child’s life are the most formative, effecting personal beliefs that will shape the adult that they’ll become, including impediments to fruitful self-expression. A healthy conversational relationship can foster connection and security while respectfully teaching children right from wrong. Lefkoe suggests managing parental expectations while consider-

Because we had built a relationship, I could go to my parents with issues and knew they wouldn’t freak out because they understood the learning process of growing up. ~Casey Martin ing what serves the child best in the moment. When a child tries to tell Mom something when she’s distracted, the child may conclude that what they say is unimportant. Instead, the mother can acknowledge the importance of what the child has to say and how she looks forward to listening once she’s freed up before eventually giving the child her full attention. Parents can serve as a safe haven for kids. Stiffelman says, “Allow them to speak the truth without being corrected or shamed. If they tell you they’d like to do something you don’t approve of, resist the urge to react with immediate advice and talk to them about their decision-making process. Be present enough for them to let them hear themselves think out loud.” “Children need affection, attention, acknowledgment and unconditional love, not discipline. When you punish kids, they feel absolved:

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‘I did something bad, I got punished, now we’re even,’” says Lefkoe. When they get caught doing something they shouldn’t be doing, she recommends (with children as young as 5) asking them, “What are the consequences of your actions? Do you want to live with them? Your goal with this conversation should be that your child walks away feeling like they made a mistake, but it was a great learning opportunity.” As kids mature and are faced with potentially dangerous scenarios, “You don’t want them worrying about what their friends will think; you want them thinking about the consequences,” says Lefkoe.

Navigating the Teen Years

The intense journey of adolescence is about discovering oneself and how to reach full potential. Carter says, “I had to constantly remind myself that this is their journey, not mine, and that it’s going to sometimes be dark and difficult.” “The more power you give kids, the less they feel the need to test the universe,” says Lefkoe, who reminds parents that while it’s relatively easy to control young children, rebellious teenagers are harder to handle when they feel they have something to prove to an overbearing parent. Offering calculated risk-taking opportunities that don’t involve drugs and alcohol is beneficial in the teen years. “You want them to know how to handle freedom and be responsible once they are on their own,” she says. “When I got my driver’s license, I always came home before curfew,” says Martin. “I learned that if I could control myself, my parents didn’t feel the need to control me, which gave me a ton of power in my life.” Brott observes that as the parenting role changes, “We can offer to help, but it’s equally important to learn to let go and admire the young adults they’re becoming.” Teens desperately want to not feel like a kid, adds Stiffelman. “They may tell you to back off, but stay present and engaged—like wallpaper. The more you ask their opinion or invite them to teach you something, the more they’ll feel your support.”

We often forget that the work we do as parents is essential both for our children’s well-being and the greater good of the world. ~Christine Carter With sex education, the authors of The New Puberty, Pediatric Endocrinologist Dr. Louise Greenspan and Adolescent Psychologist Julianna Deardorff, Ph.D., emphasize the importance of being approachable from a young age, so kids naturally turn to their parents when sensitive questions arise. “It shouldn’t be about having ‘the talk’; it’s about maintaining an ongoing conversation,” says Greenspan. “Body odor is a good starting point in talking about body issues because it’s not intimidating and can be comfortably addressed by either parent.” Avoid rushing into subjects they’re not ready for by focusing on answering the questions that are posed, while offering a glimpse into the near future. Deardorff says, “Pubertal changes happen over time, so be patient. Parents have a lot of anxiety and anticipation about puberty. When you start to see the first signs, you don’t have to communicate everything all at once.” Consider throwing a puberty party or a health workshop for a son or daughter and their friends. Invite a parent that is comfortable with the subject matter—a nurse, physician or teacher—to get the conversation started. “Fight the urge to emotionally or physically withdraw,” counsels Deardorff. “Sharing activities is a form of communication, too.”

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“By paying attention, we can learn a lot of skills from our kids,” says Brott. Generally, youngsters have a greater tolerance for other people’s mistakes and opinions than adults, and tend to be more laid back. They regularly teach spiritual lessons about giving and receiving love and happiness in ways we never imagined. Through all the inevitable challenges, Stiffelman notes, “When parenting with presence, we orient ourselves with whatever good, bad or difficult moment is unfolding and bring more of our self—our heart, consciousness, understanding and compassion—to hold steady as the seas get rocky. Children offer us opportunities to confront the dark and dusty corners of our minds and hearts, creating conditions to call forth the kind of learning that can liberate us from old paradigms.” It all allows us to lead more expansive and fulfilling lives as we open ourselves to more of the love, learning and joy that the adventure of parenting can bring. When we embrace the healing and transformation that is being offered through parenting with presence, the rewards can be limitless.

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10 STEPS TO FAMILY HAPPINESS by Christine Carter

appier kids are more likely to become successful, accomplished adults. Looking at the science can show what works in raising naturally healthy, happy kids. Put on Your Own Oxygen Mask First. How happy parents are dramatically affects how happy and successful their kids are. Build a Village. The breadth and depth of our positive relationships with other people is the strongest predictor of human happiness.

Teach Self-Discipline. Self-discipline in kids is more predictive of future success than intelligence or most anything else good. Start teaching it by helping kids learn ways to distract themselves from temptation. Expect Effort and Enjoyment, Not Perfection. Parents that overemphasize achievement are more likely to have kids with higher levels of depression, anxiety and substance abuse compared to others. Praise effort, not natural ability.

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Choose Gratitude, Forgiveness and Optimism. Optimism is so closely related to happiness that the two are practically interchangeable. Teach pre-teens to look on the bright side. Raise their Emotional Intelligence. It’s a skill, not an inborn trait. Parents can help by empathizing with children facing difficult emotions and helping them identify and label what they are feeling. Let them know that all feelings are okay, even though bad behavior isn’t. Form Happiness Habits. Turn these happiness skills, plus the positive skills parents already have, into habits. Enjoy the Present Moment. We can be super-busy and deeply happy at the same time by deeply experiencing the present moment. Rig their Environment for Happiness. Monitor a child’s surroundings so that the family’s deliberate happiness efforts have maximum effect. Eat Dinner Together. This simple tradition helps mold better kids and makes them happier, too. Christine Carter, Ph.D., is the author of Raising Happiness: 10 Simple Steps for More Joyful Kids and Happier Parents and The Sweet Spot: How to Find Your Groove at Home and Work. She is a senior fellow at the University of California, Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center. Learn more online at ChristineCarter.com.

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Joe Dispenza on The Power of Thought Alone to Heal by Kathleen Barnes

ost of us are familiar with the placebo effect, when actual healing occurs after the only prescription a patient ingests is a sugar pill that the individual believes is medicine. Researcher and Chiropractor Joe Dispenza, of Olympia, Washington, knows the value of the placebo effect from personal experience. When his spine shattered during a 1986 triathlon race as his bicycle was hit by an SUV, he had a good mental picture of what had happened. Consulting doctors proclaimed a bleak prognosis and offered a risky surgical procedure as his only chance of walking again. He left the hospital against the advice of his physicians and spent the next three months mentally—and physically—reconstructing his spine. His story is one of hope for healing for others, detailed in his latest book, You Are the Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter.

How did your pivotal healing take place? For two hours twice a day, I went within and began creating a picture of my intended result: a totally healed spine. Nine-and-a-half weeks after the accident, I got up and walked back into my life fully recovered—without having had a body cast or surgeries. I resumed my chiropractic practice 10 weeks out and was training and lifting weights again while continuing my rehabilitation regimen at 12 weeks. Now, in the nearly 30 years since the accident, I can honestly say that I rarely experience any back pain.

How does your approach differ from mind over matter? It’s the same. So many people have been conditioned into believing that mind and body are separate things. There is never a time when the mind isn’t influencing the body and vice versa. The combination is what I call a state of being.

How does the placebo effect work? Think about the idea of giving somebody a sugar pill, saline solution or a false surgery. A certain percentage of those people will accept, believe and surrender—without analysis—to the “thought” that they are receiving the real substance or treatment. As a result, they’ll program their autonomic nervous systems to manufacture the exact same pharmacy of drugs to match the real substance or treatment. They can make their own antidepressants and painkilling medicines. Healing is not something that takes place outside of you.

Can you cite examples of disease in which self-healing has been scientifically validated? There is amazing power in the human mind. Some people’s thoughts heal them; some have made them sick and sometimes even hastened their death. In the first chapter of You Are the Placebo, I tell a story about one man who died after being told he had cancer, even though an autopsy revealed he’d been misdiagnosed. A woman plagued by depression for decades improved dramatically and permanently during an antidepressant

drug trial, despite the fact that she was in the placebo group. A handful of veterans that participated in a Baylor University study, formerly hobbled by osteoarthritis, were miraculously cured by fake knee surgeries. Plus, scientists have seen sham coronary bypass surgeries that resulted in healing for 83 percent of participants (New England Journal of Medicine). A study of Parkinson’s disease from the University of British Columbia measured better motor coordination for half of the patients after a placebo injection. They were all healed by thought alone. The list goes on. I’ve personally witnessed many people heal themselves using the same principles of the placebo response, once they understood how, from cancers, multiple sclerosis, lupus, thyroid conditions and irritable bowel syndrome.

How can an ordinary person make that quantum leap and find healing? Many of us are now recognizing that rather than live in the past, we can create our own future. It requires changing some longstanding conditioned beliefs and the willingness to step into an unfamiliar, uncomfortable, unpredictable state that is consistent with living in the unknown. This happens to be the perfect place from which to create change. I recommend a meditation that creates physiological changes in the brain and at the cellular level, from 45 to 60 minutes a day. Changing Beliefs and Perceptions meditations are available on my website or individuals can record themselves reading the texts printed in the back of my book. As we exchange self-limiting beliefs we begin to embody new possibilities. Joe Dispenza is chairman of Life University Research Council and a faculty member for the International Quantum University for Integrative Medicine, Omega Institute for Holistic Studies and Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. Visit DrJoeDispenza.com. Connect with natural health books author Kathleen Barnes at KathleenBarnes.com.

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can also make conditions unpredictable, so research a destination beforehand. Pockets of cold water within an otherwise tepid mountain lake could induce a gasp response or hyperventilation, says Munatones, and prolonged immersion increases risk of muscle impairment and hypothermia. Likewise, an unexpected drop in the water floor may provoke panic. “Physically, someone capable of swimming in three feet of water can also swim in 300 feet,” says Munatones. “But mentally, deep water can feel spooky.” Rip currents are powerful streams that flow along the surface away from the shoreline. They may be easily spotted from the beach, but often go unnoticed by swimmers. “A potentially fatal mistake is allowing a ‘fight-orflight’ response to kick in and trying to swim against the current, because rips are treadmills that will exhaust your energy,” cautions Benjamin. Instead, flip, float and follow the safest path out of the water, a technique that conserves energy and alleviates stress and panic, he says. Watch for Waves. Swim facing oncoming waves and dive under the powerful white foam, coaches Munatones. “Feel the swell wash over you before coming up to the surface.” If knocked off balance by a wave, relax, hold your breath and wait for the tumbling to cease. Swim toward the light if disoriented under the water, and make sure your head is above any froth before inhaling. “Your lungs are your personal flotation device that keep the body buoyant,” says Benjamin. “Lay back and focus on your breathing.” While Coast Guard-approved flotation devices should be worn by children at all times, they are not substitutes for supervision, says Rob Rogerson, a lifeguard and ocean rescue training officer in Palm Beach County, Florida. “Parents must watch swimming and non-swimming children vigilantly.” “The power of the open water is immense,” says Munatones. “Be respectful, always.” Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.

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Kids like simple, elemental tastes and embrace the magic of the threeingredient approach to cooking. ~Rozanne Gold, Eat Fresh Food: Awesome Recipes for Teen Chefs

KID COOKERY They Love Healthy Food They Make Themselves by Judith Fertig

n less than a generation, childhood obesity has risen substantially, most notably in the United States, according to the article “Child and Adolescent Obesity: Part of a Bigger Picture,” in a recent issue of The Lancet. The authors attest that modern culture’s promotion of junk food encourages weight gain and can exacerbate risk factors for chronic disease in our kids. When concerned parents have a picky child bent on eating only French fries, they could enroll them in healthy cooking classes that offer tastings and related hands-on experiences for youths from preschoolers through teens. Here, children are encouraged to try more foods, eat healthier and learn about meal preparation, plus sharpen some math, geography and social skills. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Leah Smith, the mother of two elementary school children, founded Kids Kitchen and Chefs Club, in Austin, Texas, in 2011. She offers classes for chefs (ages 3 to 6), junior chefs (5 to 11) and senior chefs (11 to 14). Kids learn how to make dishes such as yogurt parfait popsicles with healthy grains clusters or roasted tomato soup with homemade croutons. “I’m a firm believer that teaching kids about which foods are good for us, and why, will positively influence their lifelong eating habits,” says Smith. “Start right, stay right.” Elena Marre, also the mother of two elementary school children, faced the challenge of a picky eater in her family. In 2007, she started The Kids’ Table, in Chicago, and solved her own problem along the way. Says Marre, “It’s amazing how often I hear a child complain about not liking red peppers, dark leafy greens or onions at the beginning of a class. It’s so rewarding when that same child is devouring a dish made with those three ingredients at the end.” 24

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Healthy kids cooking classes provide a fresh way to combat poverty, according to the Children’s Aid Society, in New York City. The group started Go!Chefs in 2006 at community schools and centers throughout the city and knows how to make it fun with Iron Chef-style competitions. “When offered a choice between an apple and a candy on two consecutive occasions and with most having chosen the candy the first time, 57 percent of students in the Go!Kids health and fitness program chose the apple the second time, compared to 33 percent in the control group,” says Stefania Patinella, director of the society’s food and nutrition programs. In Minnesota’s Twin Cities region, “We do a lot of outreach with Head Start, community schools and organizations like scout troops,” says Chef Ani Loizzo, Whole Foods Market’s culinary instructor at the Whole Kids Club Kitchen Camp, in Lake Calhoun. “We have many kids that know about organic and biodynamic farming and we talk about that in class. We might focus on a healthy ingredient like tomatoes in a one-hour class or explore the culture of Greece or Mexico through food in a longer session.” Loizzo loves the natural curiosity that kids bring to cooking classes. “Sparking an interest in exploring ingredients and flavors can also lead to learning how to grow a garden and interest in the environment,” she says. For children in areas where such cooking classes aren’t yet offered, there are still fun ways to involve them in healthy meal preparation. Maggie LaBarbera of San Mateo, California, started her Web-based company NourishInter active.com in 2005 after witnessing the harmful effects of teenage obesity when she was an intensive care nurse. It offers educational articles for parents and free downloadable activities that engage children with healthy foods. “Every positive change, no matter how small, is a step to creating a healthier child,” says LaBarbera. “Together, we can give children the knowledge, facts and skills to develop healthy habits for a lifetime.” Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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Speaking with Strangers The Simple Pleasures of Connecting by Violet Decker

echnology tends to isolate us from others, but science points to the real value in reaching out. On average, we come into contact with more than 100 people a day, but often may not make any real connection with them. On a typical college campus, it’s rare to see a student not plugged in while walking from class to class. Saying “Hi” to an acquaintance or complimenting someone in passing is nearly impossible. These little day-to-day interactions could provide a steady source of simple pleasures for all if we regularly made the most of such opportunities. Part of the reason we intentionally isolate ourselves

might be the false belief that we’ll be happier by doing so, according to a recent University of Chicago study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology. When subway riders were asked how they thought they would feel if they spoke to a stranger, nearly all of them predicted that the ride would be “less pleasant” than if they kept to themselves. After the ride, however, the results were unanimous: Those that spoke to another person reported having a more positive experience than those that sat in silence. Parents teach children not to talk to strangers, but as adults, we miss a lot if we don’t. Even small talk can make a big difference in the quality of our day. It’s easy to try it to see if we don’t end up with a smile on our face. It’s ironic that young people spend hours each day on social networking sites, texting others and making plans with friends so they won’t sit alone at night, yet are getting worse at making such connections face-to-face. Even seated at the same table, conversational eye contact is becoming a lost art, another casualty of technology. Talking with others correlates with better communication skills, too. A 20-year study from Stanford University concluded that its most successful MBA graduates were those that showed the highest interests and skills in talking with others. So, instead of shying away from chatting with a fellow commuter or asking a cashier how her day is going, say “Hello.” It’s bound to make everyone’s day better. Violet Decker is a freelance writer in New York City. Connect at VDecker95@gmail.com.

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Carmel Farmers’ Market – 8-11:30am. Thru Sept 26. Along with a variety of produce, unique food item, the market offers prepared-food items. 5 Center Green, Carmel. CarmelFarmersMarket.com.

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. 720 Eskenazi Ave, Indianapolis. 317-880-3300. 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.

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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.

thursday Statehouse Farmers’ Market – 10:30am1:30pm. Thru Oct. 8. Farmers’ Market with Food Trucks. Robert Orr Plaza and Senate Ave, Indianapolis. StateHouseMarket.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.

38th & Meridian Farmers’ Market – 4-6:30pm. Thru Oct. 3808 N Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-924-2612.

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.

Abundant Life Church Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Thru Sept. 7606 E 82nd St, Indianapolis. 317-845-4900. ALCIndy.com/ALCFarmers Market.html.

Farmers Market at the Fairgrounds – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct. Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds, 620 N Apple St, Greenfield. 317-697-0508.

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 x229. 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.

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. Greenwood Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct 10. Indiana produce, crafts and baked goods and meats. United Methodist Church, 525 N Madison, Greenwood. 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. Noblesville Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct 11. Riverview Overflow Parking Lot 395 Westfield Rd. 317-776-0205. NoblesvilleMainStreet.org. 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. Shelby County Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct 3. Local produce, baked goods and honey. Public Square, Shelbyville. 317-398-9552.

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Greenfield Farmers’ Market – 9-12pm. Thru Oct. Variety of food items, treats for pets. Parking lot at Ind 9 and North St, Greenfield.

Franklin Farmers’ Market – 8-11am. Thru Oct 3. Food items, herbs, craft items and more. Parking lot at Jefferson and Jackson Sts, Franklin. 317-346-1258.

Morgan County Farmers’ Market Martinsville – 9am-1pm. Thru Sept. All items sold at this market are produced in Indiana. Courthouse Square, 180 S Main St, Martinsville. 317-5013000. Info@McFarmers.org.

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Mass Ave Criterium and Cycling Festival – 9am-9:30pm. Explore vendors, and beer garden, the cultural trail, children activities and more. Races taking place all day. Free. Mass Ave, Indianapolis. MassAveCrit.com. 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. Athenaeum, 407 E Michigan St, Indianapolis. IndyFilmFest.org. Indy Burger Battle – 1-4pm. Local restaurants compete to win best burger around. Taste burgers and sample beers, raffle prizes, celebrity judges and live entertainment. $22. Rathskeller Biergarten, 401 E Michigan St, Indianapolis. BuildingTomorrow.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2

Tri Indy – 7:30am. Join 1,500 athletes in the 7th annual Triathlon and Duathlon event. Olympic, Sprint and Duathlon distance events utilize the picturesque canal and streets of downtown Indianapolis’s cultural and historic landmarks. Entry fees $75–$135 per event, free to spectators. Celebration Plaza at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St. TuxBro.com. Red Tent Festival – 3-7pm. Free, family-friendly event including musical performances by Bigfoot Yancey, Gipsy Waltz and Just Ask, with family activities, yoga, vendors, food and more! Rain or shine. Free. White Pine Wilderness Academy, 841 W 53rd St, Indianapolis. RedTentIndy@GMail.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7

Indiana State Fair – Aug 7-23. Gates open daily at 8 am. Experience the best of Indiana with 17 days of entertainment, food and exhibits spread out over 250 acres. $10/adult; free for children 5 and under. Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E 38th St, Indianapolis. In.Gov/statefair/fair. First Friday Food Truck Festival – 5pm. Indulge in the savory selections of Indy’s best food trucks and eclectic assortment of brews from Leinenkugel’s while enjoying live music and entertainment. (First Friday of each month through October.) $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.

Loving What Is: The Work of Byron Katie – 6:30-8pm. Join to discuss the work of Byron Katie, focused on a way to identify and investigate thoughts that cause all the suffering in the world. It is a way to find peace with yourself and the world. You are invited to read the book before the gathering. $10. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13

Victory Field Little Red Door Night – 7pm. Join Little Red Door Cancer Agency at the Indianapolis Indians game. Use code “Red Door” for 10% of proceeds will go help cancer patients. $1 from every pint of Sun King sold will be donated as well. Victory Field, 501 Maryland St, Indianapolis. 317-269-3545. Indianapolis.Indians.MILB.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14

Candle Light Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Expect a slow flow warm up to get you moving, flowing and working up a bit of a sweat. Enjoy winding down with restorative postures and a savasana with essential oils and Thai massage. $20. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-2530499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8

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.

Saxony Summer Concert Series – 6:309:30pm. An outdoors evening of live music from some of the area’s favorite bands. Free. Witten Park at Saxony, 13258 Saxony Blvd, Fishers. Saxony-Indiana.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4

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.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16

Group Healing with Dr. Dan Matthews – 2:304pm. During the group healing you will have an opportunity to participate in anchoring and transmitting the most recent energetic upgrades to all humanity, simply by being present. $35. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.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. Free. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-334-4000. ChildrensMuseum.org. Labyrinth Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn the history of this ancient spiritual tool and walk the labyrinth yourself. Facilitator: Helen McClain, MSW, LCSW, ACHP – Veriditas Labyrinth Facilitator. Fee: Love Offering/Donation. Unity of Indianapolis, 907 N Delaware St, Indianapolis. 317-635-4066. UnityOfIndy.com.

Healthy Lunch Box – 6:30-8:30pm. Join Chef Audrey to learn how to make healthy lunches easy, fun, creative and affordable. Please RSVP. $35. Ezra’s Enlightened Cafe, 6516 Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-255-3972. EzrasEnlightenedCafe.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 17 SUNDAY, AUGUST 9

Ezra’s Enlightened Cafe 1st Anniversary – 10am-3pm. Celebrate the 1-year anniversary with live music, prize giveaways and a book signing with Chef Wendell Fowler. Free. Ezra’s Enlightened Cafe, 6516 Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-255-3972. EzrasEnlightenedCafe.com.

Indy Holistic Hub Connection Series – 6-7:30pm. This month’s topic is Releasing Emotional Stress with Dr. Jerry Whalen. Join in this peer-led training and networking opportunity. $10/guest; free/member. Hub contact: Jennifer@ SeffrinSynergy.com. 317-775-1418. Held at The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. ThePlayfulSoul.com; IndyHolisticHub.com.

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Introduction to Essential Oils – 6-7:30pm. Discover the wonderful benefits of the oils and how to use them. Young Living oils will be featured. Call to register by 8/15. Free. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-4454203. IPYC.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19

Meditation Class with Dr. Sue – 7-9pm. Enjoy a 2-hr-long guided meditation class with Dr. Sue. Register online. $20. Morter HealthCenter, 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140, Indianapolis. 317-8729300. MorterHealthCenter.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20

Stress Less Class – 7pm. Discover techniques that will help support balance and calm. Free. Morter HealthCenter, 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140, Indianapolis. 317-872-9300. MorterHealthCenter.com.

Yin Yoga Teacher Training Information Session – 6:15-7:15pm. Join Michelle Finch for an informative overview of her 80-hr program. Enrich your practice and learn to teach Yin authentically, grounded in both self-awareness and experiential knowledge. Blooming Life Yoga, 30 S Elm St, Zionsville. 317-800-4039. BloomingLifeYoga.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21

3rd Friday on the Plaza – 6-9pm. A concert series featuring live local bands. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Free. Fountain Square Cultural District, Virginia Ave at Shelby and Prospect St, Indianapolis. Paradiso & Rasamayi Sound Healing Concert – 7pm. Internationally known sound healers, featuring the world’s largest crystal didjeridoo, crystal bowls infused with diamonds, gold, citrine, platinum and tanzanite. $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Tickets available at Unity and on Eventbrite. Unity of Indianapolis, 907 N Delaware St, Indianapolis. 317-635-4066. UnityOfIndy.com.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 22

Run for One 10K and 5K – 8am-1pm. You can make a difference for just one person. Come and be inspired by the movement to end modern-day slavery. Run and walk to take a stand against human trafficking. $20 individual. University of Indianapolis, 1400 E Hanna Ave, Indianapolis. 317-782-5535. Purchased.org. Rite of the BA: Strengthening the Spirit – 6-8pm. During this month’s Rite facilitated by Anara WhiteBear and Chris Katsaropoulus, you will not only receive a light and sound activation, you will also come away with tools to continue to strengthen your BA, or Cosmic Spirit. $20. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 25

Indy Holistic Hub Social – Natural Awakenings Indy – 6-7:30pm. Join Teona Wright and other members of the Natural Awakenings Indy team at the monthly Hub meet and greet, where you can unwind at the end of the day with like-minded people. Free. LAUNCH Fishers, 7 Launch Dr, Fishers. Hub contact: 317-775-1418. Jennifer@SeffrinSynergy.com

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28

Soulful Immersion: Oneness Awakening Course Introduction – 6:30-10pm. Join facilitator Chuck Reynolds for an introduction to the Oneness Awakening Course taking place this weekend. $15. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29

Prenatal Yoga + Childbirth Preparation Workshop – 3-5pm. Prepare yourself for the latter stages of pregnancy and childbirth with Lisa Daugherty, doula and mother. Enjoy a nurturing prenatal yoga practice, then learn techniques and insights to empower you to have your ideal childbirth experience. $30. Blooming Life Yoga, 30 S Elm St, Zionsville. BloomingLifeYoga.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30

Dig-IN: A Taste of Indiana – 12-5pm. Feast your senses with a day of celebrating locally produced products, highlighting tastings of Indiana foods, local refreshments, live entertainment and cooking demonstrations. White River State Park, 801 W Washington St, Indianapolis. DigIndiana.org.

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

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

Indy Veg Fest – 11:30am-2pm. Discover the benefits and delicious options of a vegan lifestyle, with samples from local restaurants, vendors, educational demos and live entertainment. $12 in advance at BrownPaperTickets.com; $15 day of the event. Harrison Center for the Arts, 1505 Delaware Street, Indianapolis. IndyVegSociety.org.

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sunday JourneysFire Sunday Celebration – 10-11am. A spiritual community open to anyone who wishes to express and experience loving acceptance. Sunday celebrations are led by Rev. Richard Brendan and include music, meditation, and inspirational messages. Free. Anthenaeum Auditorium, 401 E Michigan St, Indianapolis. 317-796-1897. JourneysFireSpiritualCenter.org. 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. BodyHarmonyBalance, 1020 E. 86th St, Indianapolis. 317-669-2313. BodyHarmonyBalance.com. 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. Sahaja Yoga Meditation – Noon-1pm. 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. Broad Ripple meeting location, 6135 N College Ave, Indianapolis. 317-490-4952. IndianaMeditation.org.

monday Vinyasa Flow – 4:30-5:30pm.. Expect to by pushed to your soft edge, stretched and challenged. All levels welcome. $15. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-2530499. ThePlayfulSoul.com. Kundalini Yoga – 7:15-8:30pm. All levels. A unique blend of posture, breath work, meditation and chanting, often with gong relaxation. Modifications available for any fitness level. Weekly except holidays. $10. Registration required. Rocky Ripple, near Butler U. 317-430-3875. HariDattiKaur.com.

tuesday Therapeutic Adaptive Yoga for Neurological Disorders – 11-11:45am. Movement designed for those with Parkinson’s Disease, MS, fibromyalgia and other neurological issues. Seated and supported poses appropriate for all skill levels. Donation based. breath.life.yoga, 8202 Clearvista Parkway, Suite 8C, Indianapolis. 317-502-5630. BreathLifeYoga.com.

Gentle Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Yoga to nourish your soul: a blend of restorative poses, gentle movement, and creative expression to help you ease into your evening with more joy, peace, and clarity. $15 drop ins. Packages also available. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com. Soulful Breathwork – 6:30-8pm; (2nd & 3rd Tuesday). Soulful Breathwork is a practice of active conscious breathing that heals and rejuvenates physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Gentle but extremely effective, this method activates the intrinsic intelligence of the body to heal and generate cumulative and permanent changes. $25. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

Garfield Park Pops Concert Series – 7pm. Beg June 11, thru Aug 20. Variety of musical concerts in a family-friendly setting. Free. Garfield Park Arts Center and MacAllister Amphitheatre. 2431 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis. 317-327-7135. IndyParks.org.

friday Mindful Meditation – 12:15-12:45pm. Brief discussion followed by silent practice and concluding with observation, comments, or questions. No experience, fee, or registration required. Free. CenterPoint Counseling, 7700 North Meridian, Indianapolis. 317-252-5518. CenterPointCounseling.org. 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. IPYC.org.

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.

Community Yoga – 5:45-6:45pm. 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.

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Summer Nights Film Series –7pm Interactive pre-show programming; films begin at dusk. Thru Aug. Screenings of films ranging from the 1940’s to 2000’s, classic hits are presented in the IMA’s outdoor amphitheater. $12/public, $6/member. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. 317-923-1331. IMAMuseum.org.

Oneness Blessing – 7-9pm. Oneness is transference of energy into the crown chakra to bring in and release things from your life such as: healing, clarity, release emotions and bring in abundance into your life. $10. Good Journeys House of Healing, 17901 River Ave, Noblesville. 317-750-7392. GoodJourneys.net.

thursday Community Yoga Class – 9-10am. An hour of yoga focused on what is most needed by the class that day, which could include a vinyasa flow, a yin or a melting pot of practices. A class that caters to all types. $5. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com. Vegan Buffet at Spice Nation – 5:30pm. The Indian restaurant features vegetarian and vegan-friendly selection. Spice Nation, 4225 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis. 317-299-2127. Empowered Human Angel – 6:30-8pm. A weekly class offering supportive tools to encourage those who are sensitive, intuitive, empaths to blossom into their highest potential! Learn to feel and sense without becoming over whelmed or depressed. Let your Great Light shine as a Human Angel! $15. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com. Sahaja Yoga Meditation –7-8pm. 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. Columbus meeting location, Main Source Financial, 2310 W Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus. 914-473-9699. IndianaMeditation.org.

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 – Thru Aug 28. 9-11pm. Start the weekend with casual, acoustical music from local and regional artists. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and a picnic to spread out on the lawn and enjoy the concert under the stars. Free. Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Dr, Fishers. 317-595-3150. Fishers.IN.US/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=328.

saturday Farmers’ Markets – Visit one today. There are 14 markets in and around the city taking place on Saturdays through the summer. Check calendar section featuring market listings. Restorative Yoga – 12-1pm. Enjoy a Vinyasa Slow-Flow yoga class to recover from the week and enter the weekend in a more relaxed state. $10. Breathe Yoga, 5345 Winthrop Ave, Ste E, Broad Ripple. 704-777-7878. BreatheYogaDharma.com. Marsh Symphony on the Prairie – Thru Sept 6. 8pm. See Fri listing. Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd, Fishers. 317-639-4300. IndianapolisSymphony.org.

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FOOD CO-OP POGUE’S RUN GROCER 2828 East 10th St, Indpls 317-426-4963 PoguesRunGrocer.org

Pogue’s Run Grocer is your local Indy Food Co-op – a member-owned grocery store featuring affordable, fresh, healthy foods and locally-produced goods. The Deli serves delicious made-to-order sandwiches, homemade soups and features a full salad bar, as well as prepared salads and spreads to-go. Open to the public. See ad on page 9.

HEALTH & BEAUTY ARBONNE

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

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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. See ad on page 7.

HOLISTIC HEALTH MORTER HEALTHCENTER

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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 Well! See ad on page 22.

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TRANSFORMATIVE HEALING EMPOWER! ENLIGHT!

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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. See ad on page 25.

THE NEUROMODULATION TECHNIQUE (NMT)

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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. Individuals everywhere have used NMT to relieve: food and environmental allergies, chronic pain, emotional trauma, hormonal issues, stress, autoimmune and many other conditions. Get your life back with NMT! See ad on page 7.

WELLNESS CENTER

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