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Dear Santa,

This is my first letter to you since becoming a magazine publisher. You probably don’t hear from magazine publishers very often, but I wanted to give you my wish list and share some holiday tips, as well. I want to share with you my heartfelt wishes and dreams for true and real gifts. I believe they are part of the spirit that can be carried within us all as we move into 2012. Imagine the snowball effect if everyone were to make a small daily effort to help these affirmations become a reality: We, as human beings, begin to truly value all people on this Earth and honor everyone daily with simple dignity, respect and hope for the future–and teach our children these ways by example. As citizens of this country and of the world, we put our political and ideological differences aside and work toward lasting economic, spiritual and social healing. As keepers of the Earth, we awaken to the realization that every action or inaction has an effect on seven generations ahead, and consciously work toward a healthier and sustainable environment for all creatures. As part of the grand web of life, we more fully honor and respect the beauty in all things and give thanks daily for this wonderful planet Earth that we call our home. Santa, I’ve also left you a few copies of December’s issue of Natural Awakenings to enjoy with your almond milk and gluten-free cookies. Please give a copy to Mrs. Claus, and let her know how much you appreciate her support with a gift certificate for a nice massage, some natural skin care products or a gratitude journal (page ?). I think the elves in your North Pole workshop will want to read our main articles about how to simplify the holidays, as well as the connection between doing good for others and feeling good yourself. And Rudolf and the boys should enjoy the Natural Pet article about interspecies friendships. One final thought for you, Santa. If while making your rounds this year, you find you’re missing a few gifts for all the good girls and boys, please be sure to visit our Natural Awakenings advertisers and distributors. They’ll help you find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. And if you want to save some money, please refer to the wonderful offers in our Holiday Gift Guide.

Wishing you a peaceful, magical holiday season and a world of

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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.

6 newsbriefs

12 healthbriefs 13 ecotip

14 NATURALLY PERFECT GIFTS

14 naturalgiftguide 18 healthykids 19 inspiration

Holiday Shopping Made Simple

16 DO GOOD,

FEEL GOOD

20 wisewords

The Helping – Health – Happiness Connection

22 healingways

24 naturalpet

by Lisa Marshall

27 calendarofevents

18 THE PARENT PATH

28 classifieds

Our Spiritual Life

28 ongoingevents 29 naturaldirectory

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How Children Enrich

by Steve Taylor

19 5 INTENTIONS

FOR THE NEW YEAR Daily Intentions Practices by Wayne Dyer

20 EXPLORING THE LAST FRONTIER with Astronaut Edgar Mitchell by Linda Sechrist

22 GOOD VIBRATIONS

Sound Healing

for the Soul by Erin Lehn Floresca

24 INTERSPECIES

FRIENDSHIPS Crossing Boundaries for Good by April Thompson

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newsbriefs State-of-the art Digital Thermal Imaging Scans

hile many people may think of thermography simply as a radiationfree alternative to mammograms, Abby Appelt, owner of Thermography of Indianapolis, notes that only 60 percent of her clients come for breast imaging. The rest of her business covers thermography for all areas of the body. “Abnormal and malfunctioning cells are always warmer than healthy cells,” she says. “My equipment is state-of-the-art. We get over 80,000 temperature readings per snapshot and can tell the temperature of cells within one one-hundredth of a degree. This new technology is more accurate and provides earlier detection than older thermography technology.” Thermal Imaging scans are non-invasive, radiation free, affordable, no prescription required, and painless. Thermographic imaging can detect unhealthy cells in organs and tissue such as the heart or the liver, adds Appelt, who is a Certified Natural Health Professional and a Certified Clinical Thermographer. “We can provide literally the earliest detection possible for disease and dysfunction.” Thermal images can reveal silent abnormal blood vessel growth and activity up to 5-7 years before traditional imaging can detect a resulting tumor. Location: 450 E.96th St., Ste. 500, Indianapolis. For more information, call 317-370-5111 or visit IndyTherm.com. See ad on page 10.

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Christmas in Wanamaker Festival Returns

he annual Christmas in Wanamaker festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 3. The familyfriendly celebration will include a petting zoo, a parade and an appearance by Santa Claus for the kids while adults can learn about several businesses that will feature open houses offering specials and providing refreshments. In the holiday tradition, local area businesses have gotten together and will offer a very special door prize to a lucky family. To participate, pick up an entry card then visit every participating business owners table for a special stamp. A winner will be selected randomly. Location: Parade route is along Southeastern Ave. in Wanamaker (on the southeast side of Indianapolis) and will begin at 12pm.

Holiday Party and Shopping Starts Locally

elp’s mission is to connect locals with great local businesses. Thus, the holidays are a vital time to amplify t h e c o nve r s a t i o n f o r locals and local business owners. This season kiss the days of cutting in line for doorbusters goodbye. Yelp is challenging everyone to take the Yelp Shops Local Pledge. Thursday, December 8th, at 6pm, Yelp’s Totally Bazaar is a free holiday shopping party. With Sun King Brewing and Homepsun: Modern Handmade leading the way, over 40 local shops will set up shop (literally) under one roof at The City Market. Yelp will bring the party while 15 different food vendors pass out food samples and Sun King and Tomlinson Tap Room have complimentary sud samples. One part shopping, one part food & drink, nineteen parts Yelp party, Yelp’s Totally Bazaar will be the relaxing, yet thrilling, one stop shop for every bit of your shopping needs. Think of it as shopping small (business owners) instead of shopping mall. Yelp is in 12 countries with 61 million visitors a month and 22 million reviews by real people. Those real reviews mean real dollars into the pockets of Main Street business owners. See ad on page 15. www.NACrossroads.com

Start the New Year with Food Bliss Workshop Series

eeling sick, tired or stressed? Gaining weight? Learn how your body can heal with healthy whole-foods. This January, join chefs Audrey Barron and Wendell Fowler at the upcoming Food Bliss Workshop Series— four, fun, highenergy classes focusing on healing the body with plant-based nutrition—at Mother Nature’s Sun, in Indianapolis. Participants will learn how to make and taste four delicious health-promoting dishes. Attendees will take home a packet of recipes and have a chance to win prizes from local artisans. Dates and workshop topics are: January 10, Are you on Acid? – The acid/alkaline connection to a healthy body; January 17, Raising Healthy Kids – Easy, kid-friendly dishes that adults will love too; January 24, True Beauty Comes from Within – Foods and dishes to help you get the “glow”; January 31, Building Immunity – Create a healthy vibrant immune system for optimal health. Fees: $160 for the series or $45 for a single class. Class times are 6-8 p.m. Location: 6516 Ferguson St in Broad Ripple. For more information visit FoodBlissWorkshops.blogspot. com. Call 317-501-7606 to reserve your spot.

Gain Winter Fitness at Optimal Wellness Center

ave you ever gained a few pounds, were less active, or felt like you had less energy during the winter months due to the cold weather and big holiday meals? Chances are you have experienced any or all of these and you may be able to keep any or all from happening again by focusing on fitness a little more, and the Optimal Wellness Center, in Zionsville, is an ideal facility to provide guidance and ways to stay fit especially this time of year. The center strives to share the principle that good overall fitness should be a priority all-year round, not just in the warmer months. The health benefits of good fitness and living an active lifestyle—such as controlling weight, combating illnesses and diseases, improving mood, boosting energy, helping sex life, improving sleep, and simple fun—are far too great to not take advantage of them. Also, if you maintain good fitness in the winter, it is a lot easier to jump back into more outdoor sports and activities when it gets warm again. There are several easy ways to maintain good fitness through winter; basic body weight exercises like pushups, sit-ups, squats, and pull-ups are not only great functional exercises that can be done at home, but there’s much more that can be done at a facility to achieve optimal fitness during the winter. The Optimal Wellness Center offers personal training, TRX training and yoga, plus massage therapy, nutritional counseling, chiropractic care and meditation. They also have an extensive juice and smoothie bar, with totally fresh, organic ingredients to help replenish your body after a good workout. Location: 4545 Northwestern Dr., Ste. A. For more information, call 317-870-7220 or visit WeCreateWellness.com. See ad on pages 13 and 15.

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Holiday Angel Portraits by Yelena

elena, the Bloomingtonbased “Photographer of Joy,” is offering angel portraits for the holiday season. For these sessions, she provides feathered wings, gowns, halos and custom hairstyles if desired plus other accoutrements from her extensive collection of costumes that also include bear-angel ensembles for boys. All the award-winning American photographer, photo artist and costume stylist who was born, raised and educated in Eastern Europe asks is that her clients bring “an elevated, happy mood. I provide an imaginative alternative to the formal, posed studio portraits.” “As an artist, I see that my mission is to create and celebrate b e a u t y, j oy, l ove a n d b r i n g happiness into the world. That is why my portraits do not simply reflect how you look – I create portraits that reflect your inner beauty, your soul, your inner light and your joy, which are undoubtedly at the heart of every person. And most importantly, I add my own joy to the creative process.” Yelena frequently travels throughout the region to photograph clients in their homes and in outdoor settings in which they are comfortable. She creates angel portraits at any time throughout the year, but finds them to be especially meaningful at Christmas. “To me, angels are about joy and love. I believe angel photographs have healing effects on our souls,” she explains. “They remind us about our own guardian angels from the spiritual realm. Also, when family members are photographed as angels it reminds them they are angels in each others’ lives.” For more information, call 812-333-8178 or visit PhotographerOfJoy.com and Facebook.com/YELENA.PhotographerOfJoy. See ad on page 3.

Frankincense: the Ancient Essential Oil that’s New Again

rankincense, known for millennia for offering immense therapeutic benefits, is in the spotlight once again. A sticky resin that oozes from gnarly, wild-growing trees throughout northeast Africa and South Arabia, it has been used for medicinal and spiritual purposes for more than 5,000 years plus served as the basis of ancient economies for more than 2,000 of those years, and formed the wealth of the world. Within the past 20 years, frankincense has been the subject of substantial research, with more than 200 studies illustrating its efficacy in treating health challenges that include depression, cancer therapy, inflammation, skin care, anxiety, bowel dysfunction, respiratory distress, vascular support, and used as an antiseptic. Therapeutic-grade Frankincense, (which means no pesticides, herbicides, synthetics or adulteration) can be used in aromatherapy, or topically on the skin (neck, temples, forehead, feet), or as perfume. Young Living Essential Oils was recently granted permission by the Sultan of Oman to build a distillery in his country, and to extract Boswellia sacra—the most potent form of frankincense (previously only available to royalty) from 900-year-old frankincense trees. The company now carries two forms of frankincense—the Bosellia sacra, as well as Boswellia carteri. For more information, contact Marilyn York, Natural Health Advocate & Young Living Distributor, by visiting MarilynYork.Vibrantscents.com. Also visit PubMed.com. See ad on page 30.

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ocus Therapeutic Massage is celebrating 15 years of providing quality massage therapy for the Indianapolis area. The facility continues in its rich tradition of providing sessions that relax muscles, stimulate blood and lymph flow, and increase flexibility, that can lessen the likelihood of many potential health problems and injuries, along with offering special gift certificates. Owner and principal therapist Paul Hilton, a 1996 graduate of the Alexandria School of Scientific Therapeutics where he received training in Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy, Swedish massage, reflexology, seated massage, and a variety of other massage and pain relief techniques, says “Massage is just like exercise and a good diet, it is best when done on a regular basis.” In addition to massage therapy, Hilton offers weekly yoga classes taught by Jerrilee Lucas, a certified instructor with 30-plus years of experience. The approximately 75-minute sessions, in eight-week series, are suitable for beginners as well as more experienced students. Also, Focus Therapeutic Massage will be participating in the Christmas in Wanamaker festival and offering specials. Buy a gift certificate for an hour massage and receive a coupon for a free 30-minute massage, or support the needy with a donation to the Mary Meier Family Assistance Fund by experiencing a chair massage.

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he temperature outside is dropping and the warmth of The Loft Restaurant at Traders Point Creamery is beckoning with plenty of good cheer and a host of healthy and delicious winter menu items, including Trader Point Creamery’s brand new Farmland Fondue. It’s cheesy. It’s organic. It’s oh so good! This quintessential dairy farm food is no cheese blend from a box. Trader Point Creamery’s fondue is a trio of cheeses — Swiss, cheddar and our award-winning Fleur de la Terre — all made with organic milk from 100% grass-fed cows (the way nature intended) and melted to smooth perfection. This appetizer fit for two comes with fresh vegetables, apple slices and toasted French bread bites. Make it a romantic evening or order a few and you’ve got a party with friends and family. Either way, Traders Point Creamery’s Farmland Fondue enjoyed with one of The Loft’s fine wine or beer offerings is the perfect starter for a complete farm-to-table meal savored in the spirit of the holidays and the warm glow of The Loft. Stay tuned for additional fondue choices coming soon. Think lobster fondue, a pepper-jack blend or perhaps bleu cheese! The Loft at Traders Point Creamery is located at 9101 Moore Road in Zionsville, less than a mile from I-465. For more information, go to TradersPointCreamery.com or call 317-733-1700. See ad on page 22.

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or many, holidays are a time that give gifts that matter—something that has purpose, is inspirational and might even change the world. Seem impossible? Rhonda Wundrum certainly doesn’t think so. As the founder of Planet Soul, Wundrum—and her team—are on a mission to unify the world through kindness, respect, and service rooted in the powerful belief that we are one. The company offers products—including wristbands, pendants, cuffs, hats, t-shirts and more—emblazoned with the words UNIFY or WE ARE ONE to remind wearers of that mission. Therefore, not only are the items “super cool,” they have a supreme purpose. “One of the things I love about our mission to unify the world is how simple it is,” says Wundrum. “It doesn’t take a lot of money, time or effort. The simplicity of a smile, a kind word, allowing a driver to cut in in front of you, a genuine compliment—all of these small acts have the ability to change someone’s world in the moment they occur. Plus, it creates a ripple effect. By committing to these small acts Wundrum believes we can change the world. And, by giving a friend or loved one a cuff or a pendant, we are starting the wheels of change in motion. A portion of the proceeds from product sales goes to a charitable organization each quarter—making it a win-win for everyone. Dedicated to spreading its message, the company envisions seeing the UNIFY symbol everywhere. They’ve already received the support of area businesses that display the symbol as a way of showing patrons that they too are committed to acting with kindness, respect, and service toward its customers. “It’s important for all of us to remember that in the grand scheme of things, we are family,” says Wundrum. “We need to wake up to one another and realize how little things can make such a big difference. If we all did, imagine what an incredible world this could be.”

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he hustle and bustle of the holiday season can leave us stressed, fatigued and even anxious or depressed. But according to studies sponsored by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology’s Nord-Trøndelag Health Study, there are many artful ways to relieve these conditions: Painting, dancing, playing a musical instrument or even attending a theater performance or concert may help us feel better, healthier and more upbeat. The researchers worked with more than 50,000 participants, using questionnaires, interviews, clinical examinations, and blood and urine samples to assemble detailed health profiles. The data was controlled for chronic illness, social relations, smoking and alcohol. What most surprised the researchers was that the study findings held true regardless of socioeconomic status; whether a truck driver or bank president, participating in the arts had a positive effect on the individual’s sense of health and well-being.

Acupuncture Eases Unexplained Symptoms

atients that experience medically unexplained symptoms might benefit from acupuncture, according to new research by the Institute of Health Services Research, Peninsula Medical School, at the University of Exeter. The study involved 80 adults that had consulted their general practitioner eight or more times in the previous year for problems such as headaches, muscle pain, extreme fatigue or joint and back pain. Half received up to 12 sessions of five-element acupuncture during a period of six months; the remainder received no extra treatment. The patients receiving acupuncture reported improved well-being and scored higher on an individualized health status questionnaire than the control group. They reported that their acupuncture consultations became increasingly valuable and that the interactive and holistic nature of the sessions gave them a sense that something positive was being done about their condition. Professor Andrew Gould, who led the study, says it is important to offer patients other options when conventional medicine isn’t working. “It’s soul-destroying for both the patient and doctor when there’s no clear reason for the symptoms patients are suffering from,” he explains. “We don’t know how acupuncture is making a difference, but it seems to be something to do with the treatment, rather than just a placebo or the one-to-one care the patients are getting.” The study was the first of its kind in the United Kingdom. The research results were published in The British Journal of General Practice.

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The star of many families’ seasonal décor, the annual Christmas tree does not need to become an environmental burden if selected with care. While some individuals have strong opinions about the virtues of a natural tree versus an artificial one, each can have pros and cons. The National Christmas Tree Association points out that 85 percent of the plastic trees sold in the United States are imported from China and may contain toxic chemicals, while evergreen trees can be grown in all 50 states. Even with a real tree, however, there are factors to consider. How far did the tree travel? The distance traveled from its source impacts the carbon footprint, due to the fuel expended to transport it. Most vendors can tell you the state of origin, but how about pesticides? Conventional Christmas tree farms are reputed to use abundant pesticides to keep their product looking picture-perfect. Ask if the seller is the grower and/or knows the answer. Typically, a temporary sidewalk or street corner seller may not; a better bet can be a u-pick-it tree farm. Put a cut tree in water within a few hours after trimming the base a flat one-half to one inch; some people add an aspirin to the water to enhance absorption. According to the 2009 National Geographic Green Guide, Americans annually discard 30 million cut trees after the holidays, with the wood wasted in landfills. Alternatively, a program in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, collects them to combat coastal erosion. Locate tree growers by state and learn how to dispose of trees responsibly at PickYourOwnChristmasTree.org. GreenPromise.com publishes a list of organic Christmas tree farmers at Tinyurl.com/65oqh9. When choosing a live tree, keep it properly hydrated and just repot it in the yard after the celebrations conclude. Find detailed steps for care and planting from WikiHow.com at Tinyurl.com/6dyauj and Tinyurl.com/3rj582n.

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Helping Hands Live Longer

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The Helping – Health – Happiness Connection by Lisa Marshall

rowing up on Long Island, New York, young Stephen Post often received an unusual prescription from his mother when he was feeling grouchy or under the weather. “She’d say, ‘Why don’t you go out and help someone?’” he recalls. “I’d go out and help Mr. Muller rake leaves or help old Bobby Lawrence fix his boat. Then, I’d come back feeling better, and feeling better about life.” Decades later, Post—a professor of preventive medicine at New York’s Stony Brook University—is among a growing contingent of researchers exploring just how such acts of generosity and the feelings (empathy, compassion, altruism) that prompt them may actually improve our mental and physical health. Recent studies have shown that people that volunteer live longer, suffer less chronic pain, have bolstered immune systems, are more likely to recover from addiction, and experience 16

an in-the-moment sense of calm akin to that which people experience during and after exercise. Scientists have yet to fully understand what the physiological underpinnings are of such health benefits, but early studies credit a cascade of neurobiological changes that occur as we reach out to help a loved one, or (in some cases) even cut a check to a stranger in need. Could generosity be the missing, often overlooked ingredient to a prescription for better health? Perhaps, says Post, author of The Hidden Gifts of Helping: How the Power of Giving, Compassion and Hope Can Get Us Through Hard Times. “This is a young science, but what we have begun to discover is that there is something going on, physiologically, in this process of helping others that seems to make people feel happier and report greater health.”

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We’ve all felt it: That blush of innerwarmth we get after we bring a plate of healthful, steaming food to a sick relative, volunteer to read to kids at a local preschool or help sort donations for a shelter. According to a 2010 survey of 4,500 Americans by United Healthcare, 68 percent of those that volunteered in the previous year reported that doing it made them feel physically healthier; 73 percent noted that it lowered their stress levels. Meanwhile, 29 percent of volunteers that suffered from a chronic illness claimed that giving of their time helped them to better manage the illness. Other studies, by researchers at Boston College, found that when chronic pain sufferers volunteered to help others with similar conditions, they saw their own pain and depression levels decrease. At least seven studies have shown that people that regularly volunteer or give of themselves live longer—especially if they do it for genuinely altruistic reasons. Cami Walker, 38, of Denver, has experienced firsthand the physical benefits of being generous. After one sleepless night, lying awake and, “feeling sorry for myself,” due to a flareup of her multiple sclerosis, she decided to take the advice of a spiritual teacher that suggested she, “Give something away each day for 29 days.” On day one, she called a sick friend to offer her support. On day two, she dropped $5 in a hat for some street performers. Another day, she treated a friend to a foot massage. By day 14, she recalls, “My body was stronger and I was able to stop walking with my cane. After months of being too sick to work, I was able to go back part-time.” Walker subsequently wrote the bestselling 29 Gifts: How a Month of Giving Can Change Your Life. It has inspired a global giving movement, with participants blogging about their experiences at 29Gifts. org. As she recently explained to The New York Times, “It’s about stepping outside of your own story long enough to make a connection with someone else.”

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The Helper’s High

University of Michigan researcher Sara Konrath, Ph.D., has found that people engaging in acts that benefit others tend to have more calming hormones like oxytocin and progesterone coursing through their bodies. If presented with a tough situation later, they are likely to react with a muted stress response, churning out fewer harmful stress hormones, such as cortisol and norepinephrine, and maintaining a calmer heart rate. Konrath is studying whether altruistic thoughts and behavior might also be associated with an antiinflammatory effect on the body. “Just thinking about giving seems to have a beneficial physiological impact,” says Post. For instance, a late 20th-century study by then Harvard Psychologist David McClelland found that when people watched a film about Mother Teresa’s work with orphans in Calcutta, levels of immunoglobulin A (a marker of immune strength) shot up. A more recent study found that people had higher levels of oxytocin in their blood after they had watched a moving film about an ill 4-year-old boy. Some research further suggests that the act of giving may release natural opiates, such as endorphins, into our system. One landmark analysis of 1,700 people published in Psychology Today found that more than 68 percent experienced a “helper’s high” when physically helping another person, and 13 percent reported a decrease in aches and pains afterward. It’s a concept that’s been documented many times since. Meanwhile, new brain-imaging research has shown that acts of giving (including making a charitable donation) stimulate “reward centers” in the brain. This includes the mesolimbic pathway by which natural dopamine is released, leaving us feeling euphoric. On the flip side, “We found that people that are high in narcissism and low in empathy have higher cortisol levels,” advises Konrath. “They walk around with high stress reactivity, which is really hard on the body.” One other clear example of the

health benefits of helping lies in the field of addiction research. Recent studies by Maria Pagano, Ph.D., an associate professor of psychology at Case We s t e r n R e s e r v e University School of Medicine, found that recovering addicts that volunteer to help other addicts stay sober are twice as likely to remain so themselves. That’s because narcissism and self-absorption are often at the root of addiction, and generosity is an antidote to narcissism, Pagano says. “The founders of AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) figured it out,” Pagano continues, noting that a primary focus is on serving others. “They figured out that this selfish root is there before the illness develops, and is sustained unless you treat it. This is treatment; it is a way of continually weeding out the narcissism that made you sick.”

Born to Give

Stephanie Brown, Ph.D., an associate professor of preventive medicine at Stony Brook, is the daughter of an evolutionary psychologist and a pioneer in the study of altruism’s neurobiological roots. In sharp contrast to what she describes as the long-held “self-interested” assumption about human nature (that we help others only to help ourselves), she suggests that humans are biologically wired to be empathetic and generous. “It makes more sense from an evolutionary perspective for us to suppress self-interest,” for the benefit

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of the whole sometimes, she says. New research from the University of Washington suggests that babies as young as 15 months old exhibit fairness and empathy. So, why don’t we always stop to help? Our anxious, busy, modern-day lives get in the way, suggests Brown. “It could be that our natural, default state is to help when we see need, but what prevents that is our stress response.” That is, stress often gets in the way: Maybe we pass a stranded motorist on the road, but drive on by because we’re on a timetable. Perhaps our instinct is to offer a helping hand to a homeless person, but we fear that more will be asked of us than we are prepared to give. We wish to bring a meal to a dying relative, but are apprehensive about what to say when we visit. Brown’s recent federally funded studies show that at least some of the calming hormones and quietness of heart often seen in habitual givers may actually precede and enable their acts of selflessness by interrupting their potential stress response before it stalls their helping hand. “I am suggesting that when you see helping going on, something beneficial has already happened to the giver’s body,” says Brown. When givers perceive a need, instead of fretting and fleeing, they calmly stop to help. In the end, everyone walks away feeling a little more generous. Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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irty nappies, wakeup calls in the middle of the night, a house full of screams and squeals, food splattered on walls, a chaos of toys everywhere, no more late nights out, no time to read books, take classes or attend retreats—what could be spiritual about bringing up children? Isn’t spiritual development just one of the many things we sacrifice when we have kids? Many spiritual traditions based on meditation, prayer and solitude maintain that nothing should divert us from our spiritual practices—least of all a family, which takes up so much time and energy. In India, one tradition holds that spiritual development belongs to a later stage of life, roughly after age 50. It is only once we have lived through a householder stage, bringing up and providing for our children and living a worldly life, that we can turn our attention to the inner world. After our children have reached adulthood, we have the privilege of meditating regularly, and living more quietly and simply. Many parents, however, find that—far from hindering it—bringing up children actively advances their spiritual development. Seen in the right way, parenthood can be a spiritual path, bringing a heightened sense of love, wonder and appreciation.

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After all, children are such strongly spiritual beings. They naturally have many of the qualities that adults work to cultivate through spiritual development. For example, children are naturally mindful. They constantly live fully in the present, and the world is always a fantastically real and interesting place to them. As child psychologist Professor Alison Gopnik, of the University of California, Berkeley, puts it, “Babies and young children are actually more conscious and more vividly aware of their external world and internal life than adults are.” They have what she calls an, “…infinite capacity for wonder,” that adults only experience at their highest moments. “Travel, meditation and romantic poetry can give us a first-person taste of infant experience,” as can experiencing beauty, she says. This illustrates one of the most positive effects of having children: They help us to become children again ourselves. In Taoism, the ideal is to be as spontaneous and curious as a child, exhibiting their openness to experience. On the physical plane, Taoist practices like Tai chi and qigong aim to help the body become as supple and flexible as a child’s.

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Beyond Selfishness

All the world’s spiritual traditions tell us how important it is to transcend our own selfishness; to stop seeing ourselves as the center of the universe and trying so hard to satisfy our own desires. They advise us to help and serve others, so that we can move beyond our separate ego and connect to a transcendent power. The eightfold path of Buddhism aims to cultivate this selfless state and ideally, the path of parenthood can, as well. It’s impossible to be a good parent without being prepared to put your children first. Much of parenthood is about selfsacrifice. Gopnik remarks: “Imagine a novel in which a woman took in a stranger who was unable to walk or talk or even eat by himself. She fell completely in love with him at first sight, fed and clothed and washed him, gradually helped him to become competent and independent, and spent more than half her income on him… You couldn’t bear the sappiness of it. But that is just about every mother’s story. Caring for children is a fast and efficient way to experience at least a little saintliness.” The poet William Wordsworth described how children see the world as “…appareled in celestial light [having] the glory and freshness of a dream.” Yet, as adults, this vision, “…fades into the light of common day.” Having children of our own helps us to reawaken some of the celestial light within. Perhaps this is what Jesus meant too, when he told his disciples, “Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” This makes sense if we think of the kingdom of heaven not as a future, far-off place, but as a state of consciousness, here and now. Heaven is the state of wonder and natural well-being where children dwell and in their company, we naturally re-enter the kingdom. Steve Taylor, a UK university lecturer and researcher, is the author of Waking from Sleep, described by Eckhart Tolle as, “One of the best books on spiritual awakening I have come across.” His new book is Out of the Darkness – from Turmoil to Transformation. Visit StevenMTaylor.com.

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Commit to at least one daily experience where you share something of yourself with no expectation of being acknowledged or thanked. For example, before I begin my daily routine, I go to my desk and choose my gift for that day. Sometimes it’s just a phone call to a stranger that’s written to me, or perhaps I order flowers or send a book or a present to someone that has helped me in a local store. On one occasion, I wrote to the president of the university I graduated from to start a scholarship fund; on another day, I took a calendar to the yard man; on another, I sent a check to Habitat for Humanity; and on another, I sent three rolls of postage stamps to my son, who had just started his own business. It doesn’t matter if this activity is big or small—it’s a way to begin the day in-Spirit.

Become conscious of all thoughts that aren’t aligned with your Source. The moment you catch yourself excluding someone or having a judgmental thought, say the words “inSpirit” to yourself. Then make a silent natural awakenings

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In the morning before you’re fully awake, and again as you’re going to sleep, take one or two minutes of what I call quiet time with God. Be in a state of appreciation and say aloud, “I want to feel good.”

Remind yourself of this statement: My life is bigger than I am. Print it out and post it strategically in your home, car or workplace. The “I” is your ego identification. Your life is Spirit flowing through you unhindered by ego—it’s what you showed up here to actualize—and is infinite. The “I” that identifies you is a fleeting snippet.

Dedicate your life to something that reflects an awareness of your Divinity. You are greatness personified, a resident genius and a creative master—regardless of anyone’s opinion. Make a silent dedication to encourage and express your Divine nature. Excerpted from Inspiration: Your Ultimate Calling, by Wayne Dyer, with permission of Hay House, Inc. December

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he sixth of only 12 men to walk the lunar surface, Apollo 14 Astronaut Edgar Mitchell had a life-changing experience in 1971 as his spacecraft sailed back to Earth. Long before he first published The Way of the Explorer, in 1996, he understood that the beautiful blue planet to which he was returning was part of a harmonious and whole living system and that we each participate in a universe of consciousness. This expanded worldview led him to found the nonprofit Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) in 1973, to support individual and collective transformation and realization of human potential. Since its inception, IONS has conducted research in intentionality and prayer in healing; subtle fields and energy medicine; inner dimensions of the healing response; and emerging worldviews. Noetic means “intuitive mind” or “inner knowing,” and IONS looks deeply into phenomena that do not necessarily fit conventional science models, while maintaining scientific rigor.

How would you describe the life-changing experience that happened on your way home from the Moon? The experience, which began with a startling recognition that the nature of the universe was not as I’d been taught, continued to unfold as I saw how my existence was irrevocably connected with the movement and formation of planets, stars and galaxies. I saw the connectedness, felt it and experienced 20

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it emotionally. The natural response of my body to the overwhelming sense of unity was another way of knowing; it felt as trustworthy as my world of rationality and physical precision. Today, the merging of many factors—including recent discoveries in quantum physics, cosmology, biology, chaos theory and self-organizing systems— is pointing to the recognition of the fundamental interconnectedness and interdependence of all things. It is also affirming the powerful role that directed intention plays in shifting our worldview toward one that focuses on the need to serve the greater good of all nature.

Do you believe that if science and humanity focused more on the exploration of inner space and consciousness, we could discover sustainable solutions for our planet? Civilization’s understanding of the nature of reality and hence, our survival and future well-being, depends entirely upon the emergence of a completely different worldview: a new paradigm that properly addresses, in verifiable scientific terms, our collective relationship to one another, the environment, nature and the universe. Establishing this fundamental shift in common perceptions can lead to changes in thinking, values, behavior and actions based on concepts of interconnectedness, cooperation and interdependence in all

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by Erin Lehn Floresca any sounds associated with holidays instantly cheer us up, but why? We naturally respond to sounds, because everything in the Universe is comprised of vibration— also referred to as resonance. When we are exposed to healing sounds, our bodies and minds begin to resonate in harmony with them, supporting our well-being. Fortunately, avenues of sound healing are readily accessible in our everyday lives. Engaging in activities such as singing, drumming or chanting often help us quickly reestablish a sense of balance in the midst of our multitasking lives. Attending an uplifting musical event can render a similar effect.

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Psychotherapist Meredith McFadden, a sound healing therapist in Medford, Oregon, observes that, “Receiving or creating intentional, healing sound vibrations is proving to be one of the most direct, most relevant healing modalities available today.” McFadden appreciates sound for its immediate effect. She takes individual clients on sound journeys with the help of voices, crystal singing bowls, buffalo drums and other instruments. “When we bathe ourselves in healing sound waves,” she observes, “we open

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up a direct line of communication with our soul.” At the culmination of each session, she allows what she terms the “big music of silence” to envelope the one being healed. McFadden notes that not all healing sounds need to be calming. “Activating music can be just as healing as soft and slow sounds,” she says. Whether we prefer listening to Lady Gaga, Native American flutes or the sound of a heavy rainstorm, the key is to discover what especially resonates with us.

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Master crystal singing bowl artist Ashana, based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, couples angelic vocals with her massive collection of bowls for a musical healing alchemy recognized worldwide. “Listening to the bowls can have a profound impact on a person’s well-being,” says Ashana. Made from pure, crushed quartz, infused with precious gemstones, minerals and metals, “The bowls vibrate at a very high, pure frequency,” she explains. “As we come into resonance with the bowls, mental chatter slows or stops and the mind quiets. Within minutes, our nervous system starts to unwind. In a state of peaceful stillness, the ‘dial up’ to our higher self becomes accessible. This is the optimum state for healing to occur.”

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Ashana emphasizes that we are all interconnected, so any healing work we do on ourselves affects all of humanity. “As we raise our personal frequency, we can become conscious tuning forks for divine energies to pour through us,” she believes. “We’re all holding a piece of the web.”

Healing Through Song

“Since the dawn of time, humans have been sharing song in their tribe,” says Zurich, Switzerland, recording artist, educator and filmmaker Michael Stillwater. “Pop songs are modern tribal songs, although we have mostly become a culture of consumers and spectators, rather than participants.” The founder of Inner Harmony Music and Song Without Borders, Stillwater’s is a strong voice in an emerging grassroots global movement devoted to helping people reclaim their inner song. “As a vocal art, singing is unique,” he advises. “It’s deeply connected to our sense of self.” He also notes that if our voice or singing is criticized in our developmental years, we may shut down our creative expression. “We then become like cave dwellers, hiding our voice; there are millions of vocal cave dwellers in our world,” he says. Finding your song—or chant or mantra—almost inevitably becomes i n t e g ra t e d w i t h a p a t h way f o r rediscovering one’s authentic self. “It’s about letting your voice become part of your own healing medicine,” says Stillwater. His film documentary, In Search of the Great Song, celebrates the use of creative vocal expression for healing and transformation.

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Kitzie Stern, producer of the New World Kirtan podcast, notes that kirtan, or sacred chanting, is known for bonding everyone in the moment of co-creation between audience and artists, followed by quiet meditation in community. Originating in India, kirtan is one of the oldest musical traditions in the world. The mantras used in kirtan open the listener to the experience of peace. Stern explains, “The music that accompanies kirtan also helps our minds to turn off. As wallah (chant leader) Dave Stringer

puts it, ‘The chant is the medicine, but the music is what helps it go down.’” One does not have to attend a live kirtan performance to reap its benefits. Stern’s podcast plays a variety of chants to help listeners tune into tranquility. She observes that, “Being able to access the quiet magnificence that exists within each one of us and live within it for some portion of the day helps us to stay sane in the turmoil of the modern world.” Learn more at SoundMovesWonder.com, AshanaMusic.com, InnerHarmony.com and NewWorldKirtan.com. Erin Floresca is a freelance writer in Portland, Oregon. Connect at ErinLehnFloresca.com.

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INTERSPECIES FRIENDSHIPS CROSSING BOUNDARIES FOR GOOD by April Thompson

efore Wally and Ann Collito, of North Attleborough, Massachusetts, had a chance to befriend the stray kitten that had appeared in their yard, the couple discovered that another caring being—a crow—had already done so. Over the next few months, the Collitos witnessed an incredible friendship develop between the crow and cat they respectively named Moses and Cassie. The pair romped in the grass, swatting gently at each other like they were born playmates, rather than sworn enemies. Moses often dropped

nutritious worms and bugs in the kitten’s mouth, following it around like a protective parent. “If it wasn’t for the crow feeding and taking care of that cat, it would have been dead a long time ago,” relates Wally Collito in a video posted at InterspeciesFriends.blogspot.com. “When the cat would start crossing the road, the crow would holler as if to say, ‘Don’t go in the road, you’re going to get hit.’ Sometimes she would get in front of her and push her back on the sidewalk. It had to be love or friendship.” The story of Moses and Cassie

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is not an anomaly, but rather an indication of the potential emotional bond between animals, according to Jennifer S. Holland, author of Unlikely Friendships: 47 Remarkable Stories from the Animal Kingdom. “A number of years ago, it was really taboo to attribute empathy to other animals,” she says, “but more scientists today are crossing that line comfortably.” She explains that no one really knows what emotions animals experience or how, although people share the brain’s limbic system, considered the seat of emotions in humans, with other mammals. “There is no reason they wouldn’t have experiences similar to ours in terms of basic emotions,” Holland surmises. Holland’s new book is just one of a growing number of efforts to document the wild landscape of interspecies love, including blogs dedicated to the topic and countless children’s books; one of them, Cat and Crow, by Lisa Fleming, immortalizes Moses and Cassie. “Such stories give us a sense of hope at a time when there is a lot of negativity in the world,” observes Holland. “I think people are looking for a reprieve.”

Mother Love Knows No Bounds

A variety of recent studies by the likes of the University of Cambridge and Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology indicate that empathy and altruism may be characteristics of species ranging from squirrels to sea lions. Consider the adventures of Finnegan, a squirrel that had fallen out of its nest and into the loving abode of Seattle resident Debby Cantlon. Her pregnant papillon, Mademoiselle Giselle, adopted the injured squirrel, pulling its cage close to her own dog bed. Giselle continued to care for Finnegan after she had her own litter, literally nursing the squirrel back to health. “The drive to nurture and be nurtured is strong, particularly when an animal has lost its baby or parent. This story is a perfect example of the mothering instinct coming to life,” says Holland. Like many human friendships, some unusual animal pairings develop out of the basic need for companionship.

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One well-known example is Tarra, an 8,700-pound former circus elephant retired to The Elephant Sanctuary, in Hohenwald, Tennessee. Elephants are known to pair up, but Tarra chose to instead bond with a rescued stray dog named Bella. The two became inseparable pals and Tarra proved to be no fair-weather friend: When Bella suffered a spinal cord injury, Tarra stood sentinel at the gate outside the sanctuary office, waiting three weeks for Bella before she could be carried outside for a happy reunion.

the cheetahs believe that Carlisle is one of their littermates and don’t think of him as a dog,” explains Rapp. “They cuddle, play and sleep together.” Rapp is quick to caution that an unknown adult dog thrown in with the cheetahs wouldn’t last long, however. Tales of mismatched orphans underscore the importance of introducing different species to each other while they’re young.

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Seeing firsthand the positive outcomes that various interspecies pairings can yield, some animal trainers are using natural characteristics of one species to influence the behavior of another. A program at the Columbus Zoo, in Ohio, routinely taps into the Zen of dogs to boost the confidence of traveling cheetahs, which, although they are the fastest mammals on land, are also among the most skittish. Animal Programs Director Suzi Rapp has raised several baby cheetahs alongside puppies—most recently, a charismatic golden lab named Carlisle.

Baloo, the bear, Leo, the lion, and Shere Khan, the tiger, were each just two months old when they were rescued during a residential drug raid. Noah’s Ark Animal Rehabilitation Center, in Locust Grove, Georgia, took in the trio, and the “BLT” (bear, lion and tiger) became so close that the sanctuary spent thousands of dollars to build a special clubhouse to house them. Eight years later, the three animals—each hailing from different continents—still live like blood brothers. If peace between traditionally antagonistic species is possible, the implications for mankind are obvious. When basic needs are met, the instinct to protect or play can trump the urge to grab, neglect or fight. We can all share and get along better when we take responsibility for creating the circumstances to support that ideal. “I joke that we should give my book to politicians to remind them that a lot of good can come from crossing boundaries,” smiles Holland. “Kindness and companionship can mean survival for all kinds of animals; that goes for humans, too.”

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1

Tapping for Holiday Stress – 6-7pm. Release the stress of too much shopping, eating, socializing, family visiting, or whatever else taxes you this time of year. $15. Presented by Tools for Joyful Living, 5038 E. 56th St., Indpls. Call 317-2579642 to register. Taptfjl.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3

Ladies Night – 5-9pm. Full evening of wellness services, delicious snacks and wine. Be pampered with one or many of the following services: Manicures and Pedicures, Mini Facials, Massages and Reiki Sessions, 30-Min Foot Spa Detoxification, Ear Candling, Eyebrow Waxing, Complimentary All-Natural Skin Care Consultations by Frangipani and more. Food, wine and some services are complimentary. Premier services start at $10. 317-870-7220 for more information and to reserve your spot. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville. 317-870-7220. WeCreateWellness.com. Kenyetta Dance Company: Breaking the Silence – 7-9pm. By incorporating expressive dance with film and photography, Kenyettá will bring a relevant work of movements to the stage that will shatter the silence surrounding promiscuity and infidelity as well as domestic violence, bullying and homelessness. $5/$3 JCC Members. Arthur M. Glick JCC, 6701 Hoover Road, Indpls. JCCIndy.org.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6

Holiday Treats Cooking Class – 5:30-7:30pm. Just because holiday treats are full of fat and refined ingredients doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a good holiday cookie. Make allergy-friendly bars, cookies, and more for the holiday season perfect whether you are naughty or nice! $35. Reinventing Wellness, 8725 Gordonshire Dr Indianapolis. 317-408-0110. ReinventingWellness.com.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7

P.U.S.H. Networking Event – 5:30pm. Presented by CASN. Speed Networking, P o w e r- Tr a i n i n g , P r o m o t i o n s , a n d Business-to-Business Team Building. Meet at The Cooking Greek, 12955 Old Meridian Street, Ste 105, Carmel. $10 online or $15 at the door. Indianasbc.com.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8

Tapping for Prosperity – 6-7pm. Tap for any kind of abundance you wish to acquire: financial, relationship, health, career, or other. $15. Held at 5038 E. 56th St., Indpls, IN 46226. Call 317-257-9642 to register. Taptfjl.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9

Crystal Holiday Show – 11am-8pm. Also Dec 10, 10am-6pm. The Playful Soul, Mother Nature’s Sun (Strawberry Fields) and Underground Crystals will be open for one stop shopping for the Holidays. Jewelry designer Camille Richards will be there to make a special crystal jewelry piece for a friend or loved one, mini sessions of tuning forks and angel readings will also be available. The Playful Soul inside Mother Nature’s Sun. 6516 N. Ferguson St. 317-435-1999. Intent Heals Journal Workshop –1:30-3:30pm. An experiential healing workshop that offers a tangible way to engage in prayer, gratitude and forgiveness. Participants each receive a journal, in a silk bag, to continue the journaling process after the workshop. $30. Elaine Voci Life Skills Coaching, LLC, 11805 North Pennsylvania St, Carmel. 317-730-5481. ElaineVoci.com. Broad Ripple Lights Up – 2-7:30 pm. Each year Broad Ripple kicks off the winter season with children’s activities and the only twilight holiday parade in Indianapolis. Enjoy food, entertainment, and horse drawn carriage rides. Stop in at the Playful Soul and drop off a 3 lb donation of rice or pasta for Second Helpings and enter to win a Playful Gift.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10

Christmas on the Farm – 9am-2pm. Visit with Old St. Nick and his live Elk, take a SleighHayride around the farm, listen to live music and caroling, and get creative with craft-making opportunities for children. Shop the Holiday Market for unique, handcrafted artisan goods. Free. Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. 317-733-1700. TradersPointCreamery.com. Peace of Mind Retreat – 10am-4:30pm. With Buddhist Teacher, Mandy Vickery. Meditation is a wonderful way to overcome stress and keep a positive relaxed attitude toward life. In this retreat, we will use three forms of breathing meditation that help to calm the mind, reduce stress and give rise to an experience of inner peace and a kind heart. Both beginners and experienced meditators alike will go home feeling refreshed and inspired.$35. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center. 6018 N. Keystone Ave, Indpls. Reiki Level 1 Attunement – 2pm. Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of energy healing and self-improvement which aims to treat the whole person, including body, emotions, mind and spirit . It works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques. $100, includes certification. Registration required. 317-870-7220. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville. WeCreateWellness.com.

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Fair Trade Grand Re-Opening – 5:30-7:30pm. Nature’s Karma celebrates a new location with artists, live music and appetizers. Come see what’s new and Earth friendly at Nature’s Karma in the Carmel City Center, 711 Veteran’s Way, Ste 136, Carmel. 317-843-9999. NaturesKarma.org.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16

Spirit Healing Drum Circle – 6:30-8pm. Connect to the rhythm and power of community and experience the healing power of the drum. Whether you drum, dance or just soak it in – this experience is sure to open your heart and provide transformation. $10. Mother Nature’s Sun 6516 Ferguson St., Indpls. Wendy@MotherNatureSun. com. 317-253-5683. MotherNatureSun.com.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22

Winter Solstice Celebration – 6-7pm. Short asana practice followed by meditation and then chai. A great way to celebrate the holiday season. breath. life.yoga, 6520 East 82nd St., Suite 218. Call 317502-5630 or email Melissa@BreathLifeYoga.com to reserve a spot.

Happy Birthday Norman! SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25 Merry

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28 Happy Birthday Betty Lou!

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31

Mindfulness Meditation for Health-Qigong – 1011am. Perform gentle movements with mental focus on breath. Reduce stress, improve balance, improve heart and immune health, increase flexibility, improve mood, improve mental clarity and focus, and energize. $10/class or 6 classes/$50. Mother Nature Sun. 6516 Ferguson Street Broad Ripple. Kathy Johnson. 317-490-9822. IndyQi.com. Gong in the New Year – 6:30-8pm. Easy physical exercises and breath work, then sit or lay down as primordial gong vibrations wash over you. “The sound of the gong creates deep relaxation, releases you from the torrent of thoughts and stimulates the glandular system to a higher level of functioning.” Bring a yoga mat /cushion and stay for a cup of yogi tea! Pre-register by Dec. 23 $10 / $15 after. Cityoga, 2442 N. Central Ave., Indpls., 317-9209642. Cityoga.biz.

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daily FLOW: Can You See the River?Exhibit – Daily through Feb. 2012. Reveals important and unique elements of the White River water system through a series of installations at stopping points along the river and the canal, engaging visitors and increasing awareness of the watershed and the role that it plays in the life of the city and its inhabitants. Free. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis. IMAMuseum.org. Pilates Reformer Classes – Mon–Sat. No Sun classes. Visit website for times. Engage the mind with the body to create exercises that involve whole body movement. $20-$35. Inner You Pilates, 14950 Greyhound Ct, Indianapolis. 317571-8367. InnerYouPilates.com.

sunday Kundalini Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. All levels. A unique blend of posture, breathwork, meditation and chanting. Currently working through the chakras. Modifications available for any fitness level. $5. Cityoga, 2442 N Central Ave, Indianapolis. 317-430-3875. HariDattiKaur@hotmail.

Dharma For Kids – 11am-12:15pm. Suitable for ages 4-11. Children learn how to develop harmony, confidence and methods to calm the mind. Parents can attend the Prayers for World Peace class, which is at the same time, or they are welcome to stay with their children in the kids room. The topics of both classes will correlate to foster parent/child discussion after class. $5 per child. Snacks included. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N. Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317374-5281. Meditation-Indianapolis.org. Prayers For World Peace with Mandy Vickery – 11am-12:15pm. All welcome. Increase and maintain a happy, positive mind. Free/Donation. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N. Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317-374-5281. Meditation-Indianapolis.org. Sahaja Meditation – 12-1pm. A simple and spontaneous meditation technique, which destresses mind, improves attention and brings inner peace and joy harnessing one’s own inner energy. Free. Old National Bank, 6135 N College Ave, Indianapolis. 317-300-4560. IndianaMeditation.org. Warming Up to Hot Vinyasa – 2-3:15pm. Class for those new to yoga or anxious about the idea of practicing yoga in a hot room. $17. Flourish Yoga + Wellbeing, 10138 Brooks School Rd, Fishers. 317-841-0103. Amy@FlourishYoga.biz. FlourishYoga.Biz.

Laughter Yoga – 7:15pm. Laugh yourself healthy with Laughter Yoga. Free. Stillpoint Family Chiropractic, 9780 Lantern Road, Suite 230, Fishers. 317-863-0365. DrPennella.com.

wednesday Slow Flow Yoga – 8am. Donation. Pilates Wellness Studio, 1233 Parkway Dr., Zionsville. 317-8732163. PilatesWellnessStudio.com. Farmers’ Market at the City Market – 10am1pm. Market Street between Delaware and Alabama sts, Indianapolis. 317-634-9266. Indycm.com/farmers-market. Half Price Glasses of Wine – 5-9:30pm. Choose from a selection of organic & sustainable wines for half the price. The Loft Restaurant, Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. 317-733-1700. TPFOrganics.com.

Meditation Class – 6-7pm. A calming, centering meditation that will help one move into the week with peace, rejuevenation, & clarity. Donation. Flourish Yoga + Wellbeing, 10138 Brooks School Rd, Fishers. 317-841-0103. Amy@FlourishYoga.biz. FlourishYoga.Biz.

Sahaja Meditation – 7-8pm. A simple and spontaneous meditation technique, which destresses mind, improves attention and brings inner peace and joy harnessing one’s own inner energy. Free. Old National Bank, 4950 E. County Line Rd., Greenwood. 317-300-4560. IndianaMeditation.org.

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Health & Wellness Class – 7pm. Every 2nd Wednesday. First class free/$5. Whitewillow Integrative Health Specialist. Hampton Inn, 2311 N. Shadeland Ave, Indpls. WhiteWillow9.com.

Therapeutic Yoga – 5pm. Donation. Pilates Wellness Studio, 1233 Parkway Dr., Zionsville. 317873-2163. PilatesWellnessStudio.com.

thursday

Simply Meditate – 7-8pm. Meditation Classes for Beginners. Learn meditation to relax the body and mind, achieve inner peace and mental clarity and develop a kind and patient attitude toward everybody. $10/$5 Students. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N. Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317-374-5281 or Meditation-Indianapolis.org. United Rhythms Drum Circle – 7-8 pm. 18+. Focuses on sharing rhythm, releasing stress and reconnecting with self. All drums and percussion provided. $5. Bongo Boy Recreational Music and Wellness Center, 8481 Bash Street Ste 1100, Indianapolis. 317-771-0241. Lisa@BongoBoyMusic.com. BongoBoyMusic.com.

tuesday Yoga for Healing the Heart – 5:45-7pm. Yoga for those recovering from stress, grief, life crisis. PeaceThroughYoga.com.

Simply Meditate – 7-8pm. With Buddhist teacher, Kathy Ryan. Perfect for beginners and others wishing to train their mind to relax, gain mental clarity, increase inner peace and a kind heart. $14. Monon Community Center, Dance Studio B, 1235 Central Park Drive East, Carmel. Dromtonpa Members $5 per class. 317-848-7275. Info@CarmelClayParks.com.

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Half Price Bottles of Wine – 5-9:30pm. Organic and sustainable bottles of wine are half price on Wednesdays. The Loft Restaurant, Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. TPFOrganics.com. Yoga Class – 5 and 6:30pm. Join Barbara Mattingly, R.N., M.S., who studied with Deepak Chopra and is a skilled teacher with a gift for inspiring others. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own yoga mat. $15/class, 10-class package for $120. Create Health Naturally located at The Logan Institute, 8499 Fishers Center Dr., Indpls. 317-753-1167. Barbarita3@Aol.com. All-Level Vinyasa Flow – 6-7pm. Flow through poses and put the mind in touch with the body. Modifications offered. 317-870-7220. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville. WeCreateWellness.com. Kundalini Yoga Class with Karla Becker – 6 -7:15pm. Kundalini Yoga combines mantra, motion and posture to create an individual experience of the Infinite. Includes Gong Meditation. No registration necessary, beginners welcome. Free. Karla Becker. Info@KarlaYoga.com.

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Free Community Drum Circle – 6:45-8pm. All ages/experience welcome. Free. Hand Drum instruction class prior to the drum circle at 6:15-6:45pm. $5. Bongo Boy Recreational Music and Wellness Center, 8481 Bash Street Ste 1100, Indianapolis. 317-771-0241. Lisa@BongoBoyMusic.com. BongoBoyMusic.com.

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Meditations For Everyday Life – 7-8:30pm. Current Series: How to Solve Human Problems. $10. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N. Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317-374-5281 or Meditation-Indianapolis.org.

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friday Live Music – 5-9pm. Start the weekend off right with a farm-to-table dinner, organic glass of wine, and live musical performances every Friday night at The Loft Restaurant! Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. 317-733-1700. TradersPointCreamery.com.

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ANIMAL RIGHTS/WELFARE HUMANE SOCIETY OF INDIANAPOLIS 7929 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis 317-872-5650 IndyHumane.org

HSI is the first choice in providing direct services for shelter cats and dogs, including adoption, foster home placement, behavior training, appropriate medical care, and affordable spay/neuter services. See ad on page 12.

saturday

Winter Green Market – 9-12pm. Shop our vendors to find the best selection in local organic products. The Green Market, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. TPFOrganics.com. Yoga Class – 9am. Join Barbara Mattingly, R.N., M.S., who studied with Deepak Chopra and is a skilled teacher with a gift for inspiring others. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own yoga mat. $15/class, 10-class package for $120. Create Health Naturally located at The Logan Institute, 8499 Fishers Center Dr., Indpls. 317-753-1167. Barbarita3@Aol.com.

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Continental Breakfast – 9-11am. Rise and shine! The Loft offers an enticing spread of organic, freshly made breakfast favorites every Saturday morning. Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. 317-733-1700. TradersPointCreamery.com.

317-576-1114 DrWagner@geistagemanagement.com GeistAgeManagement.com

Individualized nutritional, vitamin supplement, exercise, and hormone replacement therapy treatment plan for men and women called the G.A.M.E. PLAN. Regain vigor and a zest for life. See ad on page 17.

Yoga for Kids – 10-11:15 a.m. at Peace through Yoga in the heart of Eagle Creek Park. Six classes/$30. PeaceThroughYoga.com. Book Study – 9am-12noon. Second Sat/month. Now Creations founder, Vince Lisi, leads a book study and currently studying the New Earth by Eckhart Tolle. Fishers United Methodist Church, 9196 E 116th St, Fishers. Visit NowCreations.org for details. Kids Rhythm Club – 10:45-11:30am. Participate in “kids drum circle” and explore recreational music making through rhythm and rhythm based games. Recommended ages for kids: 3-12, Parents are encouraged to participate. $5. Bongo Boy Recreational Music and Wellness Center, 8481 Bash Street Ste 1100, Indianapolis. 317-771-0241. Lisa@BongoBoyMusic.com. BongoBoyMusic.com. Introduction to Yoga – 12:30-2pm. Second Saturday of every month. Free. All People Yoga Center, 1724 E. 86 St, Indy. 317-818-1800. AllPeopleYoga.com.

CAMP - OVERNIGHT JAMESON CAMP

2001 Bridgeport Rd, Indianapolis, 317-241-2661 JamesonCamp.org

Jameson Camp is a resource for the entire Indianapolis community. We offer anywhere from summer camp programming to retreat or meeting spaces to suit your needs. See ad on page 18.

CHIROPRACTOR NAN

Health & Wellness Class – 7pm. Every 3rd Thursday. First class free/$5. Whitewillow Integrative Health Specialist. Hampton Inn, 2311 N. Shadeland Ave, Indpls. Whitewillow9.com.

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STILLPOINT FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC, INC.

9780 Lantern Rd., Ste. 230, Fishers 317-863-0365 DrPennella.com

Chiropractic focused wellness care concerned with the entire patient, not just symptoms. Office care centered around optimizing the nervous system and thereby optimizing life. See ad on page 21.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY CLEANSING WATERS

5501 E. 71st St., Ste A, Indianapolis 317-259-0796 CleansingWaters.net

We promote a “cleansing” lifestyle that focuses on balancing the inner ecosystem at our colon hydrotherapy center. This lifestyle incorporates regular internal cleansing, detoxification and nourishment programs. See ad on page 8.

ESSENTIAL OILS YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS

ANTIOXIDANT XOÇAI HEALTHY CHOCOLATE Joyce Kleinman 317-363-2262 TheHealthyChocolateTeam.com

A delicious, diabeticfriendly, unprocessed Belgian chocolate with more antioxidants in one 33-calorie piece than 1/2 pound of raw spinach. No preservatives or caffeine. See ad on page 13. natural awakenings

April Jordan, Independent Distributor 317-937-2398 AprilJordan.VibrantScents.com

Therapeutic-grade essential oils; organicallypure; over 130 Essential Oils for health, kids, pets; Plus, essential oilenhanced nutritional supplements and products for kids, personal care, dental, home. Income opportunities also available. December

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YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS

Nancy Arden, Independent Distributor 317-695-3594 NancyArden.VibrantScents.com

Understand why the Wise Men brought Frankincense to the Christ-child and why essential oils are mentioned 200 times in the Bible. Call for free CD.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE OPTIMAL WELLNESS CENTER

4545 Northwestern Dr., Ste. A, Zionsville 317-870-7220 WeCreateWellness.com NAN

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Dr. Montieth offers natural, safe and effective treatments for the entire family. Natural hormone balancing, fibromyalgia, fatigue, depression, anxiety, seizures, attention, focus and more. See ad on pages 13 and 15.

THE GREEN MARKET

9101 Moore Rd., Zionsville 317-733-1700 TradersPointCreamery.com

Journey to Good Health with Natural Awakenings’ Health & Wellness experts. Making natural choices supports physical and mental well-being.

HEALTH FOODS GOOD EARTH NATURAL FOOD COMPANY

6350 Guilford Avenue, Indianapolis 317-253-3709 Good-Earth.com

Offering a distinctive and broad selection of natural and organic foods, supplements, beauty products, and apparel. Family owned and operated since 1971. See ad on page 20.

Indiana’s only year-round market, bringing you sustainably produced local goods. Winter hours, Saturdays from 9am-12pm. See ad on page 13.

FARMS - ORGANIC LIFE CERTIFIED ORGANIC FARM NATURE’S CROSSROADS Lifefarmcsa.com NaturesCrossroads.com

Enjoy a variety of certified organic produce through the Community Supported Agriculture program and buy locally grown certified organic seeds and seedlings.

INTEGRATIVE THERAPIES CREATE YOUR OWN HEALTH

Barbara Manley, RN, MS 8499 Fishers Center Drive, Fishers 317-753-1167

It is my goal to lead you deeper into an understanding of your true self to facilitate healing and transformation through integrative therapies. See ad on page 22.

TRADERS POINT CREAMERY, THE LOFT RESTAURANT & DAIRY BAR 9101 Moore Rd., Zionsville 317-733-1700 TradersPointCreamery.com

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This artisan dairy farm is a serene break from the city hustle. Serving Brunch, Lunch & Dinner for the ultimate organic farm to table experience! See ad on page 22.

WHITEWILLOW INTEGRATIVE HEALTH SPECIALIST 740 E. 52nd St., Ste 11, Indianapolis 617-990-6979 Whitewillow9.com

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More than twenty years experience successfully managing symptoms of chronic illness. Free Consultations. See ad on page 13.

LIFE COACH

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ELAINE VOCI LIFE SKILLS COACHING, LLC

11805 North Pennsylvania Street, Carmel 317-730-5481 ElaineVoci.com

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YELENA PHOTOGRAPHER OF JOY 812-333-8178 924 West 17th Street, Bloomington PhotographerofJoy.com

Award-Winning Belarusian-American Photographer and Costume Stylist offering Magical Portrait Art Celebrating You, Your Family and Your Life. Creating images with the light of joy. See ad on page 3.

Since 1995 - specializing in career coaching, managing transitions, and monthly Intent Heals Journal Workshops. Awaken to your best self through a workshop or individual coaching. See ad on page 14.

SHAMROCK WELLNESS

14535B Hazel Dell Parkway, Carmel 317-703-4431 ShamrockWellness.com

A family-owned wellness center integrating the modalities of yoga and massage into the medical system of Carmel Riverview Rehab. Linda Banter and son Eric Banter. See ad on page 25.

NUTRITIONIST REINVENTING WELLNESS

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Sarah Stout CCN, HHC, Raw Foods Chef 317-408-0110 Sarah@ReinventingWellness.com

PET SITTING ASK LINDA PET SITTING

Serving NW Indy, Zionsville & Carmel 317-224-5243 AskLindaPetSitting.com

Professional in-home cat and dog care, dog walking and house sitting. We’ll make sure your pets enjoy your vacation as much as you do!

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Avon - Rockville Rd Broad Ripple - 62nd St. & Keystone Greenwood - County Line & Emerson Noblesville - S.R. 37 North of 32 PSPIndy.com

Greatest selection of products that improve your pet’s well-being. See ads on pages 12, 14 and 24.

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Carmel City Center, 711 Veteran’s Way 317-777-0896 NaturesKarma.org

Devoted to providing high-quality items via Fair Trade, environmentally friendly goodies and organic skin care products that are made with all of nature’s wonders. See ad on pages 11 and 14.

SKINCARE FRANGIPANI BODY PRODUCTS

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Offering a variety of nutritional and holistic health counseling services. Specializing in raw foods certifications, private cooking classes, corporate services, and menu planning. See ad on page 23.

FrangipaniBodyProducts.com

Peaceful, Natural Skin Care. No chemicals, no synthetics, just plant-based ingredients. Products include Face Cleansers, Serums, Moisturizers, Body Oils, Hand and Nail Creams, and Healthy Balms. See ad on page 22.

BREATH.LIFE.YOGA

6520 E. 82nd St., Ste. 218, Indianapolis 317-502-5630 BreathLifeYoga.com

Enjoy smaller classes with personalized instruction. Exercise your body then join us for meditation, offered several times each week. Early morning and lunch classes available.

FLOURISH YOGA

10138 Brooks School Road, Fishers 317-841-0103 FlourishYoga.biz

Featuring Hot Vinyasa, other yoga classes, private instruction, therapeutic massage, and counseling services. Our mission is to guide and nurture you to manifest infinite possibilities. See ad on page 10. PEACE THROUGH YOGA

UNIFICATION PLANET SOUL

PlanetSoulInc.com

Planet Soul is on a mission to UNIFY the world through kindness, respect and service rooted in the belief We Are One. Join us. See ad on page 9. natural awakenings

In the heart of Eagle Creek Park 317-679-1168 PeaceThroughYoga.com

Feel at peace at the end of a yoga class with a natural realignment of your body and a natural realignment of your perception of life. See ad on page 20.

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