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rain Balance Achievement Centers opened its second Indianapolis location last month near Greenwood at 7689 South Shelby Street. It provides a comprehensive program that combines physical and sensory exercises with cognitive skill training and healthy nutrition to treat children with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Asperger’s Syndrome, learning disabilities, processing disorders, sensory integration and other academic, social and behavioral issues. Dr. Brad Ralston and staff provide the same services at both the new location and the original site. Director Rhonda Zollner says she is “looking forward to expanding our footprint and helping even more families in the Indianapolis community.” Other Brain Balance Achievement Centers location: 9510 N. Meridian St., Ste. D, Indianapolis. For more information or to schedule a free consultation, call 800-877-5500 or visit BrainBalanceCenters.com. See ad on page 21.
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looming Life Yoga Studio recently opened in the heart of historic Zionsville at 30 South Elm Street. Striving to elevate peace and consciousness in one of the area’s few environmentally green studios, it offers more than 40 diverse weekly classes for all levels, weekend workshops and the healing arts of Reiki, Kundalini Reiki, Thai yoga therapy, therapeutic massage and private yoga sessions. The studio will offer a Yoga Alliance-accredited 200-hour holistic teacher training with classes beginning March 31. Natural Awakenings Indy readers can take advantage of an early bird special discount of $300 through the end of February. In addition, global retreats to India’s Golden Triangle and International Yoga Festival in Rishikesh and the Costa Rican Rainforest Retreat at Finca Luna Nueva Lodge will be conducted, along with monthly gatherings that include mindful movie nights, potlucks and charitable donation opportunities. “Come as you are,” shares owner Lily Dolan Kessler of her intention in bringing Blooming Life Yoga to fruition. “Our supportive yoga classes, workshops and therapies are welcoming and accessible for all bodies and levels. They are designed for us to uncover, recover and discover the natural self so we all may live gently with grace and authenticity in every moment of life.” For more information, class schedule and to purchase gift cards, call 317-8004039 or visit BloomingLifeYoga.com. See ad on page 5.
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aster Stephen Co will personally share his understanding of Pranic Healing with Hoosiers for the first time in a series of free introductory workshops to forward learning about and experiencing the benefits of its practical techniques. The renowned healer, bestselling author and energy expert will present on the following topics: Healthy Body and Sharp Mind with Pranic Healing and SuperBrain Yoga, on March 10 at the Athenaeum Auditorium, Indianapolis; Miracle of Crystals, Gemstones and Pranic Healing, on March 11 at the Church Within, Indianapolis; and Healing and Recharging through the 11 Chakras, on March 12 at the Monon Community Center, in Carmel. All events start at 7 p.m. Co will explain how energy, or prana, can enhance health, prosperity and spiritual development; clarify common assumptions and misconceptions about the energy body (aura) and chakras; and provide simple, effective tips for immediate application to daily life. He’ll also demonstrate a healing session and guide the audience in powerful, energy-generating exercises and meditation, all geared to improve health and overall well-being. Locations: Athenaeum Auditorium, 401 E. Michigan St.; Church Within, 1125 Spruce St.; Monon Community Center,1235 Central Park Dr. E. For more information or to register, call the U.S. Pranic Healing Center at 909-548-0884 or 888-470-5656, email Info@PranicHealing.com or visit Master StephenCo.com. See ad, page 10.
Dine at Puccini’s and Support the Humane Society
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reath.Life.Yoga, in Indianapolis, has changed the name and time of what was previously entitled its Parkinson’s class. The new class, Therapeutic Adaptive Yoga for Neurological Disorders, now serves those with Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia and other neurological issues, and has moved to Tuesdays from 11 to 11:45 a.m., and the fee is donation based. In the class, participants experience movement to help with balance, flexibility, strength and stress reduction. Exercises can be done on the floor, in a chair, with the assistance of props and is appropriate for all skill levels. Breath.Life.Yoga also offers group classes, private sessions, and classes in corporate settings, all designed with the goals, skill level and capacity of each student in mind. In addition, it offers kids’ yoga, restorative yoga, partner yoga and other specialty classes, including 200-hour teacher training. Lifestyle classes in ayurveda, vegetarian cooking, individual and group meditation, yoga philosophy and other related subjects are also provided. Location: 8202 Clearvista Pkwy., Ste. 8C, Indianapolis. For class schedules and more information, call 317-5025630 or visit BreathLifeYoga.com.
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hrough the month of February and while supplies last, purchase a bandana for the family pooch at any Indy area Puccini’s Smiling Teeth for $10 to support the Humane Society of Indianapolis’ medical fund for special-needs pets. In addition, 10 percent of the cost of meals during the same visit will also be donated to the Humane Society. “Some animals can be saved if the Humane Society has money in this fund for special procedures that aren’t part of their direct funding,” says Don Main, owner of Puccini’s, “so we thought it would be great if we could save some of these animals’ lives.” Puccini’s, known since its 1991 inception for innovative pizza and pasta, offers an entire gluten-free menu along with their regular offerings at all 14 locations, including six in the Indy metro area. Gluten-sensitive and non-gluten-sensitive patrons alike enjoy a large array of appetizers, salads, sandwiches and signature pizza and pasta selections. With more than 40 gluten-free pizza toppings, numerous gluten-free signature sauces and salad dressings, a gluten-free children’s menu, and both wine and gluten-free beer options, customers can easily personalize their selections. Puccini’s won the Best in America Award at the 2012 World Pizza Championship in Italy and a FlipKey Award from TripAdvisor for the Best Pizza to Travel For in 2014. Along with sit-down dining, Puccini’s provides takeout, delivery and catering services.
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ood Journeys Expo, a holistic health and spiritual fair, will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on February 28 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 1 at the Hamilton County Exhibition Center, in Noblesville. The event gathers many leading area holistic healers, including acupuncturists, numerologists and intuitive counselors. Also to be offered are various types of healing modalities, products and services, including palm and psychic readings, crystals and stones, jewelry, pottery, spirit art, incense and more. The Expo expands upon previous years with use of another building, enabling additional holistic and retail vendors. The event also includes hourly lectures covering a variety of topics between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day.
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Organizer Jeffrey Poe, co-founder of Good Journeys House of Healing, shares, “We are trying to build a happy, healthy future for our community. Many holistic healers will be available under one roof to help people to release traumas and emotions and allow them to feel better.” The mission of Good Journeys is to help heal and train others to heal themselves through focused classes, healing sessions, retreats, meditation, intuitive readings, hypnosis and products, such as essential oils, sound therapy and binary beat CDs.
he Conscious-Con will gather many of the world’s leading transformational masters beginning at 8 a.m. on both May 16 and 17 at Cincinnati’s Duke Energy Center. Keynote presentations feature Panache Desai, recently appearing on Super Soul Sunday and Help Desk; Paul Selig, author and clairaudient/ clairvoyant; Matt Kahn, founder of The Love Revolution with guide, teacher and sound healer Julie Dittmar; and Tara L. Robinson, speaker, publisher, radio host and life coach. Transformational workshops at the convention will be led by Abdy Electriciteh, Kelly S. Jones, Jennifer Schuitemaker and Raquel Spencer; with life-affirming workshops and musical performances by StoweGood, Shawn Gallaway and Charles Holt. Film screenings include The Power of the Heart, the latest masterpiece from Baptist de Pape, director of The Secret; and The Nature of Existence, a thought-provoking documentary directed by Roger Nygard. Expo booths will offer consciousness products, services and art by healers, spiritualists, readers, mediums, energy and light workers, channels and transformational teachers.
Cost: $10 for a weekend pass. Location: 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville. For more information, call 317-7507392, email JeffreyPoe@sbcglobal.com or visit GoodJourneys.net. Good Journeys House of Healing is at 17901 River Ave., Noblesville. See ad on page 13.
Cost: full weekend access is $199; expo areas only access is $20 (includes vendor-sponsored workshops). Location: 525 Elm St. For more information or to register, call 513515-0087, email PattyGoedl@ConsciousCon.com or visit ConsciousCon.com. See ad on page 7.
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MIND-BODY THERAPIES STIMULATE THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
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large statistical analysis of multiple studies on body-mind therapies such as meditation, tai chi, qigong and yoga found that the practices effectively reduce inflammation and show promise in modulating the immune system. Scientists at the Tufts University School of Medicine analyzed the results of 34 controlled scientific studies that collectively assessed 2,219 people. Each study involved the use of at least one mind-body practice for between seven and 16 weeks and measured immune system health using multiple biological markers. Eighteen of the studies specifically examined inflammation factors, while seven evaluated antiviral-related immunity. Nine of the studies measured C-reactive protein (CRP) levels—an indicator of cardiovascular-related inflammation. The analysis revealed that mind-body therapies reduced CRP levels in subjects with high risk factors for cancer, diabetes, depression and cardiovascular disease. The scientists added that some of the research suggested that mind-body therapy may also increase immunity against viral infections.
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esearch from the New York University School of Medicine found that married people have significantly less cardiovascular disease (CVD) than those that are divorced, widowed or otherwise single. The study used data on the rates of CVD from the health surveys of more than 3.5 million men and women collected at 20,000 U.S. medical centers. Married people under 50 had 12 percent lower incidence of heart disease than single people. Married couples between 51 and 60 years old had a 7 percent lower risk, while those over 60 had a 4 percent lower risk. The results were presented at the 2014 scientific sessions of the American College of Cardiology. Researcher and cardiologist Jeffrey Berger recommends that doctors show increased diligence for single patients: “If one of my patients is recently widowed or divorced, I’m increasingly vigilant about examining them for signs of any type of cardiovascular disease and depression,” he says.
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Guess Who’s Delivering Dinner A new service called Plated (Plated.com) is providing households the ability to prepare a fresh, homemade dinner without having to think about menu planning or grocery shopping. The ingredients arrive at the door in a biodegradable box, pre-portioned and ready to cook in 30 minutes. Customers browse a rotating menu of chef-designed recipes on the Plated website and select their favorites each week, add the number of plates to the shopping cart and set a delivery date. For the price of subscription to the service, they receive a box with perfectly portioned ingredients and detailed cooking instructions. Based in New York City, Plated delivers its subscription boxes to 47 states, with plans to further expand in the next year. Source: Treehugger.com
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Potent Promises
Climate Change Pledges Predict Progress President Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping have both made ambitious pledges to combat climate change. Jinping pledged that China’s CO2 emissions would peak around 2030; the first time that Beijing has set such a target. Obama promised that by 2025, the U.S. will have reduced its emissions by 23 to 26 percent from 2005 levels, twice as much as Washington had previously offered. The carbon emission deal that has been reached between China and the United States is a promising breakthrough. The world’s biggest economies account for onethird of the planet’s emissions, so their initiative should help persuade other countries to reach a global emissions agreement at a United Nations climate summit next year in Paris. President Obama faces opposition in the Republican-controlled Congress, although aides say he can act unilaterally. Moreover, rapidly evolving energy conditions in the United States, from the increased supply of natural gas to the expansion of renewable energies, will ease the pain of carbon cuts.
GMO Pushback Hawaii Lobbies for Anti-GMOÂ Laws
The Aloha State enjoys a year-round growing season, with multiple harvests annually. Last year, the Hawaiian island of Kauai passed genetically modified organism (GMO) farming restrictions, but they were overturned in court. Now, Maui County, which includes the Hawaiian islands of Maui, Lanai and Molokai, has approved a moratorium on the cultivation of genetically modified crops. The majority of Monsanto’s GMO corn seed sold to farmers in Argentina, Brazil and the U.S. comes from its Maui operation. If the law stands, Monsanto and Dow AgroSciences, another biotech firm with operations in Maui County, will need to seek alternatives. Lawsuits have already been filed by both opponents of the ban and proponents that want rigorous enforcement built in. Michael Lilly, former attorney general of Hawaii, expects the new law to be struck down like the previous Kauai attempt on grounds that state law supersedes it, although appeals in that case are underway. Meanwhile, an injunction has stalled the whole process. The message from anti-GMO forces is that although giant firms have deep pockets and many options, staunch determination to stem the tide of GMO crops worldwide may eventually bear the sweet fruit of victory. Source: Grist
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Happily Coupled Creating Loving Relationships that Thrive by Judith Fertig
“To be fully seen by somebody… and be loved anyhow—this is a human offering that can border on miraculous.” ~ Elizabeth Gilbert
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t the conclusion of her bestselling memoir, Eat Pray Love, author Elizabeth Gilbert had fallen in love with Jose Nunes (called Felipe in the book), a Brazilian living in Indonesia. The divorced Gilbert, reluctant to have her heart broken again, had vowed never to remarry… yet ultimately changed her mind when U.S. immigration law presented her with multiple choices: marry so they could live together in this country, stay single and live as ex-pat partners or say goodbye to Nunes. Gilbert chose a marital partnership that suits the shared life they want: honest and, after years of travel, settled in one place. She says, “For the first time in my life, living in a 14
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small town with a lovely husband in an old house with a big garden and several pets, I feel absolutely rooted in a way I have never experienced before and never would have imagined even desiring. But it is what we want—at least for now—and we’re relishing that stability.” Gilbert records the process of going from two global wanderers falling in love to a married couple sharing domestic chores in her follow-up memoir, Committed: A Love Story.
Love Science
The spark that ignites such a partnership is love, which is “primarily about connection,” says Barbara Fredrickson, Ph.D., a positivity expert and au-
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thor of Love 2.0: How Our Supreme Emotion Affects Everything We Feel, Think, Do, and Become. “It’s vital to our health and happiness, affecting our brains and bodies at the cellular level. “We were born to love,” emphasizes Fredrickson, who also serves as a psychology professor and director of the Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology Laboratory at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. “The evidence comes from research that shows how our brain and nervous system are designed to enhance our chances of experiencing it.” When we share positive emotions with another person, experience a synchrony between their biochemistry and behaviors and ours, plus exhibit mutual care, love can bloom, whether we stay happily single or decide to pursue a committed relationship. She calls this triple-action sequence “positivity resonance”. Love, she observes, is less a smooth, solid path than momentary experiences of connection.
Making Love Last
The more areas of connection we have with our partners, the more opportunities we have to positively resonate every day, adds Frederickson. Thomas G. Plante, Ph.D., a psychology professor at California’s Santa Clara University and adjunct clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine, agrees. “Longterm relationships, like marriages, are partnerships in living,” according to Plante. “The vast majority of the time couples are together they’re not having hot sex, but are sharing a practical day-to-day life together.” Shared activities aren’t always exciting or glamorous. Raising children, working, managing a home, cooking and cleaning, shopping, being with friends and family and the rest of regular daily living is where the rubber meets the road in relationship satisfaction, observes Plante. “If couples aren’t compatible in these areas, then the connection and attraction will inevitably atrophy, tensions emerge and too often, relationships fracture and fall apart.”
Compatibility means different things to different people, and requirements can change as individuals in a romantic partnership change over time. Compatibility also means agreement that the relationship is worth the effort to nurture and sustain it.
Partnering Life’s Dance
Five couples in different stages of loving partnerships share how they make their special relationships work. The key to them all is shared values. Doing everything together. For newlyweds Drs. Josh and Chelsea Axe, of Nashville, Tennessee, a mutual commitment to vigorous wellness and physical fitness keeps them together. Says Josh, “The healthy lifestyle I have chosen to live is so important that I need someone who is able to not just agree, but also partner with me.” Married in 2012, the two chiropractic physicians went on to co-found the BurstFIT interval training program and meld their
“Seventy-five to 80 percent of all chemistry evaporates within six to eight months unless the relationship is significantly undergirded by deeper and more durable compatibility.” ~Neil Warren Clarke professional, as well as personal, lives. Chelsea notes, “There is truth to the phrase, ‘Couples that sweat together, stay together.’ When working out together, you share a specific energy you create while pushing yourself to your mental and physical limits. You have your partner right there doing it alongside you, knowing they’re supporting you; so when you each break through
a mental or physical barrier in your workout, you step over together into a strength and confidence that carries over into your marriage. Being a part of each other’s goals and the struggles to reach them unifies us.” Remarks Josh, “I feel like we can both be successful individually, but when we’re a team, the outcome is synergistic.” Chelsea adds, “It’s never a mindset of ‘me.’ It’s always ‘us.’” Balancing work and play. Barbara and Bob Unell, of Leawood, Kansas, dated as teenagers, went their separate ways in college and then found each other again in their early 20s. “We went on a blind date in 1968 and both belted out songs on the car radio,” recalls Barbara. “I thought he had a great sense of humor and was fun to be with. All these years later, it feels like we’re still dating. We’re crazy about each other.” Both Barbara and Bob describe themselves as enthusiastic, playful, entrepreneurial, altruistic and geared toward creative projects, whether undertaken together or separately.
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“We’re both, ‘Let’s try this,’ sort of people,” says Barbara with a laugh. When the Unells had twins, now grown, they realized there was no national publication addressing how to parent multiples, so they launched Twins magazine in 1984. Bob founded and managed an advertising agency while Barbara wrote bestselling parenting books, but the whole family traveled together on her speaking engagements. In response to becoming a breast cancer survivor, Barbara founded the nonprofit Back in the Swing in 2000 to support survivorship care at cancer centers. When they needed additional staff, Bob joined the team in 2009. One of the biggest things that Barbara has learned from Bob is, “You can make work fun.” “Although we come from different backgrounds, Bob and I know the power of mutual respect, trust and kindness,” reflects Barbara. “Part of our connection is that we have shared history and never take each other for granted.” Making long-distance work. Lisa Ekus, who runs the full-service culinary talent agency The Lisa Ekus Group, in Hatfield, Massachusetts, had been married twice and already raised her two children when she met Atlanta Chef Virginia Willis. They got to know each other through culinary events and to their surprise, fell in love. Over the past six years they’ve evolved a relationship that works for them—keeping a deep personal connection, but maintaining separate residences. Cookbook author Willis gardens, develops recipes and writes for her Food Network blog, “Down Home Comfort,” at Ekus’ New England compound in the summers; Ekus travels to the South during cold months. They also meet up as often as they can at conferences, food and wine festivals and other events during the rest of the year. “We are both smart, professional women who love what we do, have strong ethics and a high level of self-expectation in how we work,” says Ekus. “We are also best friends and work together professionally. The respect we have for each other and our work is instrumental in our relationship.” “We often joke about the North/South, fast/slow cultural difference,” Ekus notes. “I’m more spontaneous; Virginia is more thoughtful in her responses. I tend to move fast and focus on checking off items, while Virginia is more about the journey and being in the moment. It often makes us each take stock and consider what we’re doing and saying.” They make the geographic separation work despite its inherent long-distance complications via consistent communication, saying good morning and good night every day by phone and texting often. They hold regular agent/author meetings to make professional plans and personal calendar meetings at least weekly,
“Marriages based on a mutual desire to serve and inspire grow continually in richness and beauty, and are a benediction to all who know of them.” ~ Meher Baba recognizing and respecting what is important to each of them.
Bridging the age gap. Karen and Dick Eagle, from St. Louis, Missouri, are 16 years apart in age, but are close in the ways that count. Both are strong-minded and still vie to get their own way even after 30 years of marriage. “We argue over the stupidest things, and then resolve our disagreements and realize how good we have it,” says Karen. What first attracted them to each other—and keeps them together—is a love of playful fun and good times with friends. Karen remarks, “I knew Dick was ‘the one’ when he jumped flat-footed over a wingback chair at a friend’s house. That showed me that he was young at heart.” Making ends meet. Eleven years ago, when family therapist Susan Franklin lost her husband, Michael, a university college professor, she felt bereft and overwhelmed. The pair had owned a country property near Cleveland, Ohio, where they boarded horses. Susan realized, “I couldn’t keep up with everything on my own,” and Jake Marshall, a musician friend of Michael’s, offered to help. Over time, Susan and Jake became close, and they now live together. Although Jake is a great supporter in many ways, he’s not in a position to help financially. Susan depends on her late husband’s insurance and pension benefits, which she would lose if she remarries. “Jake is so laid back and easy to be with, I can relax,” says Susan. Michael, on the other hand, always seemed to fill a room. Jake helps Susan with chores around the property and she is always there cheering him on from the front row when he performs at local venues.
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Working out as a couple, sharing a creative project or making a gourmet meal together can do more than keep partners feeling connected. Shared activities also keep the positive experiences ongoing and resonating. “That special bond and the commitments people often build around it are the products of love, the results of the many smaller moments in which love infuses you,” maintains Fredrickson. Such moments not only accumulate, but can also be stored in memory and banked to feed a relationship during the tougher times. “Love is something we should re-cultivate every day,” she says. A loving partnership is always a work in progress. Judith Fertig is a freelance writer from Overland Park, KS. natural awakenings BHB_NatAwkngs_QrtrPage_FEB15_V2_ƒ.indd 1
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Nutritionist Sara Vance, owner, Rebalance Life, San Diego, California. Up omega-3s. The University of Maryland Medical Center reports that recent studies show kids with behavior problems have low blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids, a nutrient vital for brain health. Children’s daily diets should contain omega-3-rich foods, such as chia, hemp, nuts and fatty fish. For children 12 and older, supplement with fish oil containing 1,200 milligrams (mg) of (DHA) doco-
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foods—it’s full-flavored, so a little goes a long way. Behavior Specialist Margit Crane, educator, GiftedWithADD.com, Seattle, Washington. Lead by example. Parents have more power to handle their child’s ADHD than they think. Model the desired behaviors—if children are not allowed to eat in the living room, the rule should apply to the whole family. Maintaining consistent rules is vital. Set boundaries. Many parents and teachers believe that boundaries for ADHD-laden kids, that are often sensitive by nature, may be harsh or limiting. But these children actually thrive with boundaries. Rather than offer kids unlimited choices, give them two or three options. This helps a child feel safe. Regard a troubled child as scared, rather than angry— this will enable parents and caregivers to speak to them with compassion.
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grief ultimately helps healing on an emotional level, too,” says Erwin. To assist herself following the death of her 6-year-old niece from a sudden infection, she uses several Bach flower remedies for trauma—Rescue Remedy, to rebalance the flood of adrenaline; Star of Bethlehem, for shock and loss; and Mimulus, for fear and anxiety. “Combining a few drops of each of these in a water bottle or tea several times a day helps you regain a feeling of balance,” Erwin says. She also likes drinking blood-cleansing noni juice to help wash adrenaline out of the body, and taking salt baths enhanced with lavender essential oil to literally “wash away the darkness.”
Emotional Aids by Kathleen Barnes
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rief can arrive suddenly with the death of a loved one, serious illness, loss of a job, parental dementia or decaying relationship. In any case, it takes a toll. “Grief encompasses all of our thoughts and feelings. Mourning is when we put them into action by talking, crying, perhaps doing rituals,” explains Tracy Riley, a licensed clinical social worker and grief counselor in Jacksonville, Florida. “Grief isn’t something that’s over when you wake up one day,” Riley counsels. “It’s ridiculous when an employer gives you three days off and then expects everything to be fine.” She notes that time helps heal all wounds, but even a decade after losing a loved one, the pain can remain and life is never the same, although most of us learn to live with loss and move forward. “Some things can’t be fixed,” concludes Megan Devine, a psychotherapist in Portland, Oregon, and author of the audio book, When Everything is Not Okay, who blogs at RefugeInGrief.com. After witnessing the drowning death of her fiancé, she says, “I didn’t need to hear platitudes that everything would be OK. I 22
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Physical Aids
An unexpected death and any emotional shock is an extreme stressor that causes the adrenal glands to release a flood of adrenaline. Tina Erwin, La Mesa, California author of The Lightworker’s Guide to Healing Grief, explains, “If you get a shock when someone close to you dies, your adrenal glands are blown out almost instantly and you are overwhelmed with adrenaline, much like we often see in people with post-traumatic stress disorder. You need to rebalance your body chemistry.” Intense grief can sometimes show up as chest pain, a classic sign of heart attack, due to a temporary disruption of the heart’s normal pumping action from a surge in stress hormones, according to the National Institutes of Health. Yet Imperial College London scientists now have found that a recognizable “broken heart syndrome” may temporarily protect the heart from being overwhelmed with adrenaline. “Healing the physical side of
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Riley views art and music therapy, plus journaling (a “personal roadmap” that helps chart her progress), as powerful healing tools. She’s also seen firsthand how animals can play a key role through the mourning process. Her miniature schnauzer intuitively approaches her clients that are anxious and grieving and gives them permission to pet him. “It puts people at ease,” she says. “Then they can talk more freely about their pain.” Numerous studies, starting in the 1980s, show that stroking a furry pet lowers blood pressure.
Charting a Personal Course
For the bereaved (literally defined as “torn apart”), the symptoms of grief are meant to slow us down, advises Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D., director of the Center for Loss and Life Transition, in Fort Collins, Colorado, and author of numerous related books, including Understanding Your Grief: Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart. Society expects bereaved people to “carry on, keep their chins up, be glad they had him/her as long as they did or else be grateful that our loved one’s pain is over”—all platitudes that are more hurtful than helpful, says Wolfelt. Mourning takes time, but it also requires a social context, he explains. “It’s the shared response to loss. If you isolate yourself, you
are grieving, not mourning. You can’t do this on your own. It’s bigger than you.” For those that feel stuck or unable to move forward, experienced grief counselors may be able to help.
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ere’s comforting advice from grief advocate Megan Devine for friends yearning to soothe a bereaved friend. Don’t try to fix it: Don’t say anything that tries to fix the unfixable, and you’ll do fine. It’s an unfathomable relief to have a friend that doesn’t try to take the pain away. Grief belongs to the griever: You have a supporting role, not the central role, in a friend’s grief, which is an entirely personal experience. Anticipate, don’t ask: Don’t say, “Call me if you need anything,” because your friend won’t call; not because they don’t need support, but because identifying a need, figuring out who might fill it, and then reaching out to ask is beyond their energy level, capacity or interest. Instead, make concrete offers of practical assistance in doing normal tasks or chores for the friend and deliver on them. Be willing to witness searing pain: Simply be quietly present. Acknowledge their state and stick with simple truths: “This hurts. I love you. I’m here.”
rief is a unique human experience that we will all encounter at some point in our lives. As human beings who’ll experience loss, it’s wise to learn what to expect of grief. Grief does not progress for everyone through the same predictable stages as is widely believed. It does not follow a linear progression or a certain timeline, but more often consists of highs and lows, good days and bad days. Grief is as unique as a fingerprint. In the throes of grief, it’s normal to experience a confusing mix of feelings—intense sorrow, terror, painful yearning, a sense of helplessness and abandonment, even anger and bitterness. These emotions ebb and flow like waves on a beach. Sometimes the waves are loud, crashing and scary; other times, small and quiet. Regardless, our loss is a part of our life story to be claimed and cherished, not viewed as a painful problem to be pushed into the past as soon as possible. Here are some ways to honor our grief and help heal a broken heart: ▄ Don’t rush through grief. People will ask if you’ve “gotten over” your grief. It’s not like having a virus, and it’s not something you can or should hurry through. Give yourself time to move through sorrow at your own pace. ▄
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Don’t judge or hold yourself to someone else’s expectations of normalcy. There’s no right or wrong way to grieve. It’s a matter of honoring yourself and all of your feelings. Follow your inner voice and avoid comparing yourself to others. Be as gentle and kind to yourself as you would to a dear friend. Notice who and what brings you nurturing energy and incorporate them into your life fully. Even ordinary things like a beautiful sunset, a hot bath with scented soaps or walking the dog can lift your spirits and bring a spark of brightness, reassurance and comfort. I know a woman who turned daily visits to a local coffee shop into a ritual of healing. The servers all knew her story and welcomed her with greetings that showed caring and concern. Not only did it give her a reason to get out of the house in the early days of her grief, but it became a reassuring touchstone for the rhythm of her new life. When you give expression to how you feel, you begin to heal. Express your emotions in a bereavement group, an art therapy group or in individual sessions with a grief counselor. Painting, writing poetry or creating a collage of photos are all ways to get your feelings out and they help create a connection and a closeness that brings a renewal of strength and, over time, inner peace.
Death is a natural process, a part of our human experience and our spiritual journey. So is grief. The depth of our grief is a measure of our love for the person who has died and, eventually, a path to our wholeness. Elaine Voci, Ph.D., is a life coach in private practice and a Certified Life Cycle Celebrant. Her offices are located at 11805 N. Pennsylvania St., Carmel. Connect at 317-730-5481 or visit ElaineVoci.com. natural awakenings
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anxious feelings plaguing her, and sought help from group therapy, hypnotherapy and psychiatrists. Then in 1972, in her late 20s, O’Malley attended a yoga workshop that helped advance her quest to let go of struggles and embrace life. Later, when she met Stephen Levine, whose teaching is influenced by Buddhism, he conveyed, “There’s nothing in you that needs to be fixed,” and invited her to view her own issues with curiosity and compassion. The transformational insights learned along her journey shared in her book, What’s In the Way Is the Way, include simple tools for those that need to move beyond struggles to live in the present with more peace, ease and joy.
Train as a Tightness Detective
What’s in Your Way? Obstacles Point the Path to Wholeness and Healing by Deborah Shouse
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ince childhood, Mary O’Malley always thought that something bad was about to happen and experienced a continuous dread that gnawed her insides. Over the years, she tried to eat, drink and medicate away the
Ask this internal question when feeling stressed: “In what aspect of life am I holding on for dear life?” Is your breath short, are your shoulders tight; do you feel a fist in your solar plexus or an elephant sitting on your chest? These are indications that you’re aligned with some struggle. By softening and breathing into the tight places, you can open into life and better align with ease and grace.
Strengthen the Curiosity Muscle
Whenever O’Malley experienced inner gnawing, she tuned into her body and inquired about the dread: “How big is it and how deep does it go? Does it have a flavor?” The more she questioned, the more curiosity and attention she brought to the emotion and the freer she felt.
Turn Curiosity into Compassion
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Step Outside Struggle to Embrace Humility
O’Malley believes that struggle is humanity’s core compulsion. We develop a story about the difficulty of life and heroically fight against myriad injustices. Yet making a U-turn in perspective to see them as challenges is tailor-made to help us recognize and achieve separation from our individual struggles in favor of a better way of experiencing life. “The dictionary misses the full meaning when it defines humility as ‘lowliness, meekness, submissiveness,’” O’Malley believes. “True humility is a state of great availability, and from this kind of openness we can reconnect with the joy of being fully alive.” She now discovers gifts embedded in every single challenge. Deborah Shouse blogs at DeborahShouseWrites.wordpress.com.
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O’Malley learned to more accurately self-report her feelings. Instead of, “I am afraid,” she learned to assess; “Dread is here.” Then she cultivated compassion, treating the dread as her friend signaling the need for a solution. She acknowledged and listened to the stricken and paralyzed parts of herself, knowing they were separating her from joy because they needed to be heard and understood.
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BRINGING MORE THAN HOMEWORK HOME By Ryan Hogan It’s the time of year when we send our kids back to school from the holidays. Unfortunately, while schools are good places to learn they are great places to catch a disease. In fact, children’s Upper respiratory illnesses (URI’s) cause more doctor visits and missed school days than any other illness in the US. Luckily, there are a few things you can do at home to help reduce the chances of your child getting sick at school this year.
sanitizer before eating snacks, lunch and after using a shared computer mouse, pencil sharpener, water fountain or other community objects. Now, most people know we need to wash our hands, but one thing most people don’t really relate their health to is nasal hygiene. Using a saline spray with xylitol, such as Xlear Nasal Spray, is safe for all ages. Research has shown this natural sweetener is useful in preventing bacterial otitis media (ear infections), among other upper respiratory problems that are most likely to occur in fall and winter months. Additional xylitol studies have also shown a significant reduction in asthma attacks when a xylitol nasal spray is used on a daily basis. Xylitol affects nose and throat bacteria in two ways:
HOW? Before we talk prevention, we need to know how infection spreads. Many childhood illnesses are caused by viruses and bacteria that are transferred from person to person. URI’s increase in fall and winter as we spend more time crowded indoors. All it takes is one sick child, going to school for the spread to begin. Small droplets from a child’s cough or sneeze travel through the air and land on surfaces like desks, doorknobs and people. These germs are easily spread when someone touches the contaminated object and then proceeds to touch their eyes, nose or mouth. Children’s immune systems are less mature than those of adults, so they’re more vulnerable to these germs. Washing your hands and your nasal passages and also keeping their hands away from their nose, eyes and mouth are the most preventative habits to form at a young age.
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Since the average American child has six to ten colds a year, using a xylitol nasal spray is a safe and effective way to promote better upper respiratory health, year round. FINAL HEALTHY TIPS In addition to frequent hand-washing, teach your child some other school health basics:
WHAT CAN YOU DO? Our best defense is to stop cold germs where they breed. Good hand-washing is the most effective way to prevent bacteria and viruses from spreading. Wash your hands after using the bathroom, blowing your nose, handling trash and prior to touching food to help eliminate germs. Soap and water should be used for 20 seconds (about as long as it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice). Using alcohol-based hand cleaners is also effective. Remind your child to use the
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Even with all of these tips, your kids are bound to come down with something over the course of the school year. We all get sick at some point or another, forming healthier habits and maintaining a positive attitude is all we can do as parents. For more information, please visit www.xlear.com.
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When Your Pet Passes A Guide to Mourning, Remembering and Healing
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pet’s love is extraordinary because it is unconditional. It doesn’t have expectations, pass judgment or try to leverage guilt. It is rich in loyalty, trust and adoration. Domestic pets provide warmth, companionship and love, as well as purpose, fun and conversational gambits for family members. For lonely hearts, they are a lifeline, providing a physical, emotional and spiritual connection to life that may prove critical to survival and happiness. Loving pets seem like an endless source of happiness while with us, but few outlive their owners. Loss is as much a part of having a pet as potty training and vaccinations. For some, the loss of a dog or cat is debilitating and the grieving process can take months.
Rev. Gary Kowalski, author of Goodbye, Friend and a Unitarian Universalist minister in Santa Fe, New Mexico, contends that the depth of the relationship that we develop with pets emerges from the time we spend with them every day—exercising, feeding, grooming and even sleeping with them. The relationship is pure and uncomplicated, and the pain of separation can be especially intense and profound. The challenge of pet loss is often complicated by the difficult decision to euthanize an aged or suffering animal. “One of the hardest things about having a dog is that sometimes you have to decide to end its life,” says Jon Katz, of upstate New York, a New York Times bestselling author of many books about dogs, including
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Going Home: Finding Peace When Pets Die. “Our job as pet owners is to be an advocate for our pets, making sure they do not suffer. Don’t poison the joy that you shared with your pet with guilt over your decisions,” he says. Katz recommends taking photos of pets and making intentional memories in the time leading up to parting to encourage closure. The same kind of rituals we use to honor and say goodbye to other family members can likewise help ease the pain of a pet’s passing. Owners can gather with loved ones and friends to celebrate the life of their pet with a burial ceremony or memorial. Kowalski likes adding meaningful words. His book includes a variety of readings that pet owners can use in their rituals taken from poems, literature, the Bible and other sacred texts. When a human friend or family member dies, compassion and empathy flows from everyone we meet, but many may not be aware of, or understand, the depth of grief associated with a pet’s death. “Some people feel embarrassed or don’t understand that mourning a deceased pet is a normal process,” explains Julia Harris, a pet bereavement counselor from Ellijay, Georgia, and author of Pet Loss: A Spiritual Guide. Support is essential during times of grief, and it can be difficult to find an understanding friend to discuss it with. Several online communities are devoted to providing support. An Internet search of “pet loss support” yields a wealth of online resources. In the same way that the belief in an afterlife comforts people of many faith traditions when a person passes, the possibility of the same destiny for pets can offer comfort. “Perhaps one of the most common questions I am asked is whether or not animals have a soul,” explains Harris. “I encourage people to know that the soul, like love, is eternal. It leaves the physical body, but the loving relationship continues.” While there’s no standard timeline for the grieving process, it’s important to keep perspective. Excessive grief can lead to depression. “If the grief is interfering with life and your work, then you may need to seek
professional help,” advises Katz. Not even a parent is capable of providing the purely unconditional love we receive from pets. Kowalski views it as a sacred connection, observing that through the unconditional love and acceptance that we receive from our pets, we get a little glimpse of what God’s love must look like. Julianne Hale is a writer and editor for Natural Awakenings and blogs about family life at AnotherGrayHair. WordPress.com.
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1
Groundhog 7-Mile Run – 1pm. Check if you can see your own shadow as you enjoy a variety of fun runs to celebrate Groundhog Day. The 7-mile run will be followed by the Children’s Groundhoglet races. Contributions of one or more canned non-perishable food items are requested per participant. Registration 11:30am. Zionsville High School, Freshman Center Cafeteria, 1000 Mulberry St, Zionsville. IndyRunners.org.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3
Target Free Night at the Children’s Museum – 4-8pm. Enjoy all the fun activities and exhibits of the museum for free. Sponsored by Target the first Tuesday of each month. Free. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-334-4000. ChildrensMuseum.org.
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or many children, the loss of a beloved pet is their first exposure to death, and age-appropriate honesty is the best policy for helping them through this difficult time. Rev. Gary Kowalski advises parents and caregivers to reassure kids that the death of an animal is not something they have to fear, and let them know that the animal is not in pain, is not sleeping and is in a peaceful place. He cautions parents against speaking euphemistically about death to young children. Involving children in the planning of a memorial service for a pet can be therapeutic. Let them talk openly about their favorite memories together and their sadness. Bereavement counselor Julia Harris encourages parents to share stories from their faith traditions that address afterlife. “These stories can help your child best understand that God continues to watch over their pet,” she contends. “This provides a sense of security that the pet is safe and remains with your child in spirit and memory.”
Red Dress Dash – 8-9am. Throw on your favorite red dress over your winter clothing and dash around Monument Circle in support of women’s heart health. Join in to support the fight against the No. 1 killer of women, heart disease. Free coffee and a light breakfast will be available at the Emmis building starting at 8 a.m. Free. American Hearth Association, Emmis Communications, 40 Monument Circle, Indianapolis. Heart.org. Hair, Skin & Nails – Beauty from Within – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn how to create vibrant dishes that help you to look and feel beautiful from the inside out. $35. Ezra’s Café, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. RSVP: 317-255-3972. EzrasEnlightenedCafe.com.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6
A Day of Healing – 11am-5pm. Learn more about the Neuromodulation Technique (NMT) and alternative healing modalities with Cara Olson, MSW, LSW. Discover non-invasive methods to find relief from suffering. Safe for all ages. Complimentary consultations available. Good Journeys House of Healing, 17901 River Ave, Noblesville. 317-750-7392. GoodJourneys.net. Indianapolis Veggie Pitch-In – 11am-1pm. A pitch-in event for vegetarians and vegans to enjoy wholesome food and conversation. Bring a favorite dish. Free. Fountain Square. Meetup.com/IndyVeggie/events/219853577/. Power Elements Yoga – 1-3pm. A workshop for building strength and balance for dynamic postures, particularly shoulder strength, core engagement and hip flexibility. $25. Peace Through Yoga, 575 S Main St, Zionsville. 317-753-1266. PeaceThroughYoga.com.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Soulful Breathwork – 7pm. Also offered Feb 22 at 3 pm. Practice active conscious breathing that heals and rejuvenates. The gentle, effective method activates the intrinsic intelligence of the body to heal, generating cumulative and permanent changes. $25 per class. Body Harmony Balance, 1020 E 86th St, Ste 22D, Indianapolis. 317-669-2313. BodyHarmonyBalance.com.
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National Wear Red Day – A national observance created by the American Heart Association. Thousands of people, including employees at more than 10,000 companies across the country will wear red to support American Heart Month. For more information: Heart.org. Annual Tootsie Pops Concert – 5:30-8:30pm. Music festival and concert (at 6:30pm) designed to introduce pre-school and elementary children to the sounds and sights of orchestral music. $5. North Central High School Auditorium, 1806 E 86th St, Indianapolis. NorthCentralOrchestras.org. 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.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7
Arts for Learning Creativity Fest – 11am-4pm. This event is a great way to introduce kids to new, exciting art forms. Children must have waivers signed by their parent/guardian upon entrance to allow photographers and videographers to capture the fun. Free. Indiana Landmarks, 1201 Central Ave, Indianapolis. 317-925-4043. ArtsForLearningIndiana.org.
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Indy Holistic Hub Connection Series – 6-7:30pm. Conscious Healing – A Mind Body Experience. $10/guest; free/member. Hub contact: Jennifer@SeffrinSynergy.com. 317775-1418. Held at The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. ThePlayfulSoul.com; IndyHolisticHub.com.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19
Be My Valentine 5K Run/Walk – 9am. Give your heart a good workout by running through beautiful Garfield Park. Perfect for a fun family event, as children and dogs are welcome. All participants get a souvenir tumbler or coffee or hot chocolate, and a souvenir T-shirt. $28. White River State Park, 801 W Washington St, Indianapolis. Chet@Fun-Races.com. Fun-Races-com. Indy Dog Scouts Meet-up – 9:30am. Meet with other local active dog owners. All those who enjoy taking their dogs out gather to share info on local dog-friendly places and meet other dog owners. Best Friends Pet Care, 8224 Bash St, Indianapolis. Meetup.com/Indy-Dog-Scouts-Troop-177. Bed Head Yoga – 10am. Also offered Feb 21. Come as you are, and reconnect with your inner hippie. Gentle flow yoga focuses on releasing tension with emphasis on improving balance. Ideal for all fitness levels; yoga mat recommended. $10 per class; by 5, get 1 free. Body Harmony Balance, 1020 E 86th St, Ste 22D, Indianapolis. 317-669-2313. BodyHarmonyBalance.com. 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. Meditation as a Daily Practice – 1-3:30pm. Learn techniques and experience the energy of meditation in a room full of people. Appropriate for first time attendees and previous attendees. $25. Peace Through Yoga, 575 S Main St, Zionsville. 317-753-1266. PeaceThroughYoga.com. Sonic Embrace – 6-8pm. Anara WhiteBear will take you deep into a sound meditation with her Crystal Singing Bowls in the beautiful candle lit gallery. $20. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com. Valentines Day Partner Yin Yoga by Candelight – 6-7:30pm. Share a special evening with Yin Yoga master, Michelle Finch. Enjoy nurturing, restorative poses that allow the body to open, release, and rebalance. $20/single; $30/couple. Blooming Life Yoga, 30 S Elm St, Zionsville. 317-800-4039. BloomingLifeYoga.com.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16
President’s Day: Live from Delaware Street – 10am-3pm. Enjoy a special tour of President Harrison’s home that includes the opportunity to interact with actors recreating the roles of family members and household staff from 1898. $14/ adult; $6/ages 6-17. Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, 1230 N Delaware Street, Indianapolis. 317-631-1888. BHPSite.org.
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Overcoming Procrastination – 6-7pm. Experience the powerful techniques of hypnosis and EFT to get moving on accomplishing goals that you keep putting off. Register by 2/17. $15. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-445-4203. IPYC.org. Evening With the Doctor – 7pm. Join Dr. Scott Cooper or Dr. Vicki Knapke for a night of discovering and learning. Topics include neuro-emotional clearing process, how everyday choices affect health, and techniques for better health and wellbeing at home. Free. Morter HealthCenter, 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste140, Carmel. RSVP: 317-872-9300. MorterHealthCenter.com. Indy New in Town Meetup – 7pm. A fun way to meet new people in Indianapolis. Come out to a monthly Happy Hour to meet other like minded transplants or lifelong Hoosiers to socialize, enjoy a few drinks and make some friends. Free. MacNivens, 339 Massachuusetts Ave, Indianapolis. Meetup.com/The-Indianapolis -New-in-Town-Meetup-Group.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Introduction to Mind-Body Skills for Stress Management – 1-2pm. Powerful, effective research-based healing therapies to deal with life changes, stress and illness in intimate supportive group setting. Transform all dimensions of your life through meditation, guided imagery, journal writing, biofeedback and autogenics. Reserved seating class offered on donation basis to benefit Starfish Initiative. Free gift to first 5 RSVPs. Body Harmony Balance, 1020 E 86th St, Ste 22D, Indianapolis. 317-669-2313. BodyHarmonyBalance.com. Soulful Breathwork– 3pm. Refer to Feb 11 listing. Body Harmony Balance.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24
Balance Your Hormones to Beat Fat – 6:30pm. Two-part series with second session 3/3. Learn multiple ways the body could be holding on to extra pounds. Topics include allergies, sex hormones, vitamin D, thyroid and more. Presented by Robin Eldib, RN, MSN, NP, and Nurse Brittany Ables, BSN, from Indy Wellness Center. Free. Georgetown Market, 4375 Georgetown Rd, Indianapolis. Register: 317-293-9525. GeorgetownMarket.com.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25
Meditation Class – 7pm. Join Dr. Sue Morter for a process combining concepts of enlightenment and embodiment designed to elevate the vibrational frequency of the individual in order to more easily align with your intended life path. $20. Morter HealthCenter, 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140, Carmel. RSVP required: 317-872-9300. MorterHealthCenter.com.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26
Hypnosis to Improve Your Life – 6-7:30pm. Learn to get out of your own way and get on the road to success. Hypnosis for change beyond the use of will power. Register by 2/24. $20. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-525-6539. IPYC.org. Indy Holistic Hub Social – 6-7:30pm. Join in the monthly Hub social, where you canunwind at the end of the day with like-minded people. Free. Hub contact: Jennifer@SeffrinSynergy.com; 317775-1418. Held at Zest’s Twist, 1154 E 54th St, Indiananpolis. IndyHolisticHub.com.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27
Reach the Heights with Chanting – 6:307:30pm. Uplift your spirits with a fun hour of interfaith chanting. Free. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-9642. IPYC.org. IMA Final Fridays – 6:30-11pm. Unwind at the Indianapolis Museum of Art with extended evening hours and choose from a variety of experiences throughout the IMA galleries. Each month a fresh selection of activities, tours, and guest performers will draw from international influences and works for art on display at the Museum. Free/cash bar, food available for purchase. IMA, 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. 317-923-1331. IMAMuseum.org. Pure Bliss Dance Celebration – 7-9pm. Come ignite passion and purpose through music and movements’ magical transformations. Featuring Conscious Music DJ, Jamestar Dust and Spirit Dancer, Delynn Curtis. $15. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Good Journeys Expo – 10am-6pm; Sunday 3/1 10am-5pm. Holistic health and psychic fair featuring various types of healing modalities, products and services. Hourly lectures cover a variety of topics. $10 weekend pass. Hamilton County Exhibition Center, 2003 Pleasant St, Noblesville. 317-750-7392. GoodJourneys.net. Prenatal Yoga and Childbirth Preparation Workshop – 3-5pm. Prepare for the latter stages of pregnancy and childbirth with Lisa Daugherty. Enjoy a nurturing prenatal yoga practice, and learn techniques and insights to empower you to have your ideal childbirth experience. $30. Blooming Life Yoga, 30 S Elm St, Zionsville. 317-800-4039. BloomingLifeYoga.com. 80 for the 80’s with Charlie – 12-1:30pm. 80 minutes of 80’s music in 80 degrees. Dress up for the 80’s, scrunchies and all. $20. Peace Through Yoga, 575 S Main St, Zionsville. 317-753-1266. PeaceThroughYoga.com. $30.
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Indianapolis Polar Plunge – 8-11am. Take a brisk dip in support of the Special Olympics Indiana by joining in the fun of a polar plunge to raise funds for the organization. There will also be food and a costume contest. Registration 8am; Costume Contest 9:45am. Participants must be 12 and older. Requested minimum contribution of $75 ($50 minimum for students with ID). SOIndiana.org/special-events/2014-polar-plunge.
ongoingevents sunday JCC Winter Farmers’ Market – 10am-1pm. Shop indoors for fresh produce, dairy, and baked goods throughout the winter and early spring. Between the east and west lobbies. Arthur M. Glick JCC, 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. 317251-9467. JCCIndy.org. Journeys Fire 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 for students of all levels of fitness. Great for beginners or those seeking to refine and refresh pose technique in harmony with the individual’s body. Yoga mat is recommended. $10. BodyHarmonyBalance, 1020 E. 86th St, Indianapolis. 317-669-2313. BodyHarmonyBalance.com. Dharma 4 Kids – 11am-12:15pm. Suitable for ages 4-11. Children learn how to develop harmony, confidence and methods to calm the mind. The topics of both classes will correlate to foster parent/child discussion after class. $5/child. Snacks included. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317-374-5281. Meditation-Indianapolis.org. Kundalini Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. 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. Cityoga, 242 N Central Ave, Indianapolis. 317-920-9642. HariDattiKaur.com.
monday 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 Good Morning Yoga – 9-10am. Join Lilly Mack for an all-level Vinyasa class combining stretching, balance and fun music. A great way to start the morning. $15. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com. 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
Listings by day. NOTE: Dates and times shown are subject to change. Please confirm event prior to attendance. Go to AwakenIndy.com to submit calendar listings. Submission deadline for Calendar: the 15th of the month. Joiful Life Teen Yoga 8-Class Series – 4:305:45pm. Beginning February 17. Robbin Schneider gives empowering tools to support a youth in navigating her or his life. Enjoy yoga poses, breath techniques, share in group discussions, journal, and create a vision boards. $120. Blooming Life Yoga, 30 South Elm Street, Zionsville. Pre-register: 317-800-4039. BloomingLifeYoga.com. Take Out Tuesday at Earth Fare – 4:30-7:30pm. Enjoy BBQ chicken and two seasonal sides. $5. Earth Fare, 13145 Levinson Ln, Noblesville; 1390 Rangeline Rd, Carmel; 2110 E County Line Rd, Greenwood. EarthFare.com. Evening Wih the Doctor – 7pm. Learn more about your body’s ability to self-heal, and the benefits of Bio-Energetic work. Free. Morter Health Center, 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140, Carmel. 317-872-9300. MorterHealthCenter.com. Meditation Group – 7-9pm. Explore a different style of meditation each week to look within, relax, re-center and balance yourself. Guided meditations, singing bowls, music, drumming and many other techniques will be used. $10. Good Journeys House of Healing, 17901 River Ave, Noblesville. 317-750-7392. GoodJourneys.net.
wednesday Restorative Movement and Methods – 9-10:30am. Join spirit dancer Delynn Curtin in the Flow of the Spirit’s Light and Love. Open to all, standing or sitting; on all levels of healing. $15. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com. Oneness Blessing – 7-9pm. Oneness is transference of energy into the crown chakra to bring in and release things from your life such as: healing, clarity, release emotions and bring in abundance into your life. $10. Good Journeys House of Healing, 17901 River Ave, Noblesville. 317-750-7392. GoodJourneys.net.
Empowered Human Angel – 6:30-8pm. Learn to use your ultra-sensitive gifts to better your life and the world. It is time to no longer be overwhelmed, but to stand in our truth. $10. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.
friday Bells for Peace Meditation – 12pm-12:30pm. We invite you to join with us as we gather together to meditate for peace combined with the power of Sound through Bells. Free. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com. Mindful Meditation – 12:15-12:45pm. Brief discussion followed by silent practice and concluding with observation, comments, or questions. No experience, fee, or registration required. Free. CenterPoint Counseling, 7700 North Meridian, Indianapolis. 317-252-5518. CenterPointCounseling.org. 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. 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. Winter Nights Film Series – 8pm. Enjoy screenings in 35 mm or high-res quality, with a mix of eclectic films. Arrive 2 hours in advance for themed programming in the Sutphin Fountain Room. Free. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. 317-923-1331. IMAMuseum.org.
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Family Dinner Night at Earth Fare – 4-8pm. Bring the whole family for a great healthy meal option, where up to 6 kids eat free with the purchase on an adult meal of $5 or more. Earth Fare, 13145 Levinson Ln, Noblesville; 1390 Rangeline Rd, Carmel; 2110 E County Line Rd, Greenwood. EarthFare.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. Introduction to Yoga 4-Week Series – 6-7:15pm. Beginning February 19. Lisa DeWeese provides a nurturing knowledge base of the Eight Limbs of Yoga through poses, alignment, breath techniques, meditation, relaxation and community building. $72. Blooming Life Yoga, 30 South Elm Street, Zionsville. 317-800-4039. BloomingLifeYoga.com.
Farm to Fork Farmers’ Market – 9am12:30pm. Focus on organic, naturally grown, pesticide-free foods, direct from the producers. Normandy Farms, 7802 Marsh Rd, Indianapolis. FarmToForkMarket.org. Indy Winter Farmers’ Market – 9am-12:30pm. Now thru April. The goal of the market is to provide a venue downtown to directly connect farmers and producers to the community, while promoting access to local, healthy food for all. The Platform, Indianapolis City Market West Wing, 202 E Market St, Indianapolis. IndyWinterFarmersMarket.org. 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.
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whole systems health plus: energy boosters FEBRUARY
enlightened relationships plus: healing grief MARCH
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ESSENTIAL OILS BOUTIQUE/EVENT HUB THE PLAYFULSOUL
6516 N Ferguson, Indpls 317-253-0499 ThePlayfulSoul.com
A whimsical boutique for the spirit, filled with books, music, handmade accessories, art, meditation aids and more. The space also features a fireplace room, and hosts a myriad of art, holistic and healthful events throughout the month. See ad on page 6.
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Elaine Voci, Ph.D., Life Coach Certified Life Cycle Celebrant 317-730-5481 ElaineVoci@ElaineVoci.com
Life Coach and Ceremony specialist professionally trained and certified in the art of ceremony, ritual, faith traditions, ceremonial writing, public speaking and presentation. Committed to creating and performing eloquent, personalized, heartfelt ceremonies for individuals, families and organizations through life’s milestones as unique and varied as our relationships and communities. See ad on page 16.
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YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS Independent Distributor #489656 317-490-6380; 877-436-2299, ext 2 MarilynYork.VibrantScents.com
Become an Independent Distributor. Discover the healing properties of Young Living Essential Oils for enhancing health – yours, as well as others who seek holistic options. Free Training. See ad on page 18.
YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS Independent Distributor #1173791 317-695-3594 NancyArden.VibrantScents.com
Understand why the Wise Men brought Frankincense to the Christchild and why essential oils are mentioned 200 times in the Bible. Call for free CD.
FINANCIAL PLANNING PRESERVATION ASSOCIATES LLC
7950 N Shadeland Ave, Ste 300 Indianapolis 317-579-0093 MArbuckle@PreservationAssociatesLLC.com
Protect your family, small business, retirement and yourself with tax saving strategies, debt elimination, retirement planning, and safe investment and life insurance options that guarantee income generation. See ad on page 11.
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.
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE INDY WELLNESS CENTER
4510 W 71st St, Indpls 317-427-5366 HealthCoachRobin@gmail.com IndyWellness.com
Are you ready to feel better? With weight loss and detoxification programs, Candida treatment, bio-identical hormone replacement, vitamin consultation and more, Robin Eldib, Certified Nurse Practitioner and licensed wellness coach, specializes in helping you get your sleep, body and energy back – naturally.
GREEN CLEANING SQUEAKY GREEN LLC
Indianapolis Owned and Operated 317-840-7757 BeSqueakyGreen.com
Our professional and friendly staff takes pride in providing healthy cleaning and organizing solutions to families and the environment using 100 percent eco-certified/non-chemical products.
HEALTHY EATING/ ORGANIC EZRA’S ENLIGHTENED CAFÉ
Sandy Poe, Independent Consultant 317-409-2023 SandyPoe.MyArbonne.com
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.
INDY THERMOGRAPHY 4546 W 71st St, Indpls 317-370-5111 IndyTherm.com
6516 N Ferguson, Indpls 317-255-3972 EzrasEnlightedCafe.com
Indy’s only raw food café is an oasis of vibrant, healing food and education. Seasonal and rotating menu features allergy-friendly selections that are dairy-free, processed sugar-free, GMO-free and gluten -free. See ad on page 6.
HOLISTIC HEALTH MORTER HEALTHCENTER
10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140 Carmel 317-872-9300 MorterHealthCenter.com
We invite you to join us on your journey to vibrant health and lifelong wellness. We help you identify and address interferences to your natural wellbeing using gentle, non-invasive Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique, and joyfully support you with classes, programs and techniques designed to help you to Live Well! See ad on page 8.
State-of-the-art thermal imaging scans are non-invasive, radiation free, affordable, no prescription required, and painless. Get results fast for any area of the body. See ad on page 12.
TRANSFORMATIVE HEALING EMPOWER! ENLIGHT!
Raina Fay Office in Nora, by Phone or Skype 317-797-6950 EmpowerEnlight.com
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 17.
THE NEUROMODULATION TECHNIQUE (NMT)
LANDSCAPE SERVICES GREENSCAPE GALS, LLC 317-801-5833 Info@GreenscapeGals.com GreenscapeGals.com
Natural lawn care and landscaping, including food garden consultation and raised bed construction; native plant landscaping; non-chemical fertilization and weed control; garden cleanup and more.
HEALTH & BEAUTY ARBONNE
THERMOGRAPHY
Cara Olson MSW, LSW Good Journeys 17901 River Rd, Ste F, Noblesville 317-750-7392 Cara@InnerEnlightenmentTherapies.com
NMT is a non-invasive form of alternative healthcare 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 8.
RETREATS OAKWOOD RETREAT CENTER 3801 SCR 575E Selma, IN 47383 765-747-7027 OakwoodRetreatCenter.org
WELLNESS CENTER BODY.HARMONY.BALANCE
Oakwood offers groups seeking sacred space in a natural setting the opportunity to embrace and intensify their transformational work. Cozy accommodations, healthy food, supportive staff.
1020 East 86th St, Indianapolis 317-669-2313 BodyHarmonyBalance.com
Specializing in colon hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, health coaching and digestive wellness. Also featuring energy therapies, foot detox baths, and far infrared sauna. Additional support offered through holistic skin care with pure botanical formulations as powerful as they are pure, and massage. Special rates offered to practitioners in the healing arts! See ad on page 17.
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