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contents Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.
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nner Peace Yoga Center, in Indianapolis, and Dr. Louise Montello are offering music and sound healing together with yoga, breathing exercises and role play in two highly unique invigorating sessions from 7 to 9 p.m. on July 13, and 1 to 5 p.m., July 14. This workshop is open to anyone wanting to experience more Dr. Louise Montello creativity and self-expression. Dr. Montello is an internationally known authority on music and wellness and award-winning author of Essential Musical Intelligence: Using Music as Your Path to Healing, Creativity and Radiant Wholeness (Quest 2002). A licensed psychoanalyst, music therapist and Founder/ Director of the Creative Arts Therapy Certificate Program at The New School, she conducted clinical research on using integrative music therapy to treat and prevent musicians’ stress-related disorders in the Department of Psychology at New York University for more than 10 years. In an effort to bring her ground-breaking music therapy-based prevention program to the musical community, Dr. Montello cofounded the nonprofit Musicians’ Wellness, Inc. with her NYU research partner, neuropsychologist and composer Dr. Edgar E. Coons in 2000. “Music soothes by harmonizing our body’s natural rhythms,” says Montello. “As you listen, your heart rate, blood pressure and brain waves synchronize, and your respiration slows down.” Inner Peace Yoga Center Inc. is a nonprofit educational organization, a Yoga Alliance- Registered Yoga School, dedicated to teaching the keys to relaxation, stress reduction and self-unfoldment through the time-tested practices of hatha yoga and meditation which are integral parts of yoga science.
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he Harrison Center for the Arts and Apparatus will present the 11th Annual Independent Music + Art Festival (IMAF) with the INDIEana Handicraft Exchange from noon to 8 p.m. on June 9 at the Harrison Center. IMAF is a daylong, free outdoor festival featuring local and regional musicians, visual artists and other “independents” in downtown Indianapolis. Founded in 2002, the event celebrates musicians with 12 separate acts performing nonstop on two stages and artists that create original compelling work. It provides a unique opportunity for interaction between these artists and musicians and the community. The INDIEana Handicraft Exchange is a D.I.Y. contemporary craft fair that showcases the work of artists and crafters that use traditional crafting techniques mixed with a contemporary edge. More than 100 vendors were selected for this juried fair which will take place both outside and throughout the Harrison Center facilities. The Harrison Center serves as a catalyst for renewal in Indianapolis by creating awareness, appreciation and community for art and culture. It is dedicated to serving both “emerging artists” and “emerging patrons” through engaging exhibits and concerts, educational programs and art programming for youth plus belowmarket-priced studios for individual artists and office space for arts and cultural organizations. Location: 1505 N. Delaware St. For more information, call 317-396-3886 or visit HarrisonCenter.org.
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istoric City Market exploded with healthy energy as our community celebrated EcoFest Indy on Saturday, May 12. This first annual event began at 11 a.m. with a boom (actually, multiple poundings) as Ryan Taylor Anderson led a group of eager participants in a drum circle. Artists played live music throughout the day and the audience was particularly enthralled when Adam Riviere performed on the didgeridoo. Exhibitors were located both indoors and outdoors displaying products such as organic apparel, hydroponic plant equipment, live herbs, recycled and upcycled fashions, books, art, music, and more. Smart Center featured their Smart Car and IndyGo offered tours of the new hybrid bus and held a drawing for free bus passes. ProShred Security received boxes of paper to shred and recycle, and according to their reports, a total of seven trees were saved due to the event. Indianapolis City Market vendors served food and beverages with many running out of offerings before the event ended due to the large turnout of attendees, many that arrived on foot and on bicycles. Many thanks for all the hard work of the volunteers who pitched in to make the day a success. Indianapolis is a better place because of you. EcoFest Indy was sponsored by The Onion, Natural Awakenings magazine and NaturallyGoodDeals.com.
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Meetup Celebrates 10th Anniversary
The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it. ~Sydney J. Harris
June 12 marks 10 years of online social collaboration through the Meetup network, formed in the aftermath of the September 2001 (9/11) tragedy. Co-founder and CEO Scott Heiferman says, “I was living a couple of miles from the Twin Towers, and was the kind of person who thought local community doesn’t matter much if we’ve got the Internet and TV. The only time I thought about my neighbors was when I hoped they wouldn’t bother me.” Then, suddenly, people started helping each other and meeting up with each other and the idea for Meetup was born. Each of more than 100,000 Meetup groups starts with people simply saying hello to neighbors. Membership is 10 million and growing. To join in, visit Meetup.com.
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‘Living’ Buildings Might Inhale Urban Carbon Emissions Dr. Rachel Armstrong, a senior TED fellow and co-director of Avatar, a research group exploring advanced technologies in architecture, is promoting the development of buildings with “lungs” that could absorb carbon emissions and convert them into something useful and “skin” that could control interior temperatures without radiators or air-conditioning. She projects that, “Over the next 40 years, these ‘living’ buildings, biologically programmed to extract carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, could fill our cities.” It’s an application of synthetic biology, a new science devoted to the manufacture of lifelike matter from synthesized chemicals that engineers create to behave like organic microorganisms, with the added benefit that they can be manipulated to do things nature can’t. Armstrong calls them protocells. She explains, “A protocell could be mixed with wall paint and programmed to produce limestone when exposed to carbon [emissions] on the surface of a building. Then you’ve got a paint that can actually eat carbon and change it into a shell-like substance.” As an added feature, protocells could naturally heal micro- fractures in walls, channeling through tiny breaks and helping to extend the life of the structure. Plus, says Armstrong, “The thickness of the limestone will grow over time, creating insulation and allowing the building to retain more heat or [else] sheltering it from heating up underneath the sun.” Source: Tinyurl.com/7bcqa8x 14
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The land we now call the United States of America was once a wilderness paradise, vibrant and diverse, cyclical, yet stable, pure and unpolluted, with a diversity and abundance of life that staggers the imagination. Today, the American wilderness is under continual attack by humans and vanishing rapidly. Activists at Rewilding.org want to reverse this trend.
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or centuries, Americans that know how to live close to the land have traveled comfortably in wild country by using the resources of the wilderness. But today there are so many people out tramping around the last tiny areas of isolated, fragmented and injured wilderness that we can’t afford to play mountain man anymore; we have to tread more softly, out of respect and generosity of spirit toward the land and its wild inhabitants. Many books give helpful detailed instruction on low-impact trekking and camping techniques, but here are a few guidelines: Stay on designated switchbacks. Shortcutting across switchbacks on a
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HEALTHY ESCAPES Unplugged Getaways Rebalance Our Lives by Judith Fertig
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h e n Je a n n a Fr e e m a n vacationed at Earthshine Mountain Lodge, in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina, she wasn’t sure what to expect. Touted as a “technoamenity-free property,” it specializes in off-the-grid getaways (EarthshineLodge. com), meaning no in-room TV and a chance to digitally detox. Guests are encouraged to ditch their cell phones and laptops in favor of a zip line adventure through the Smoky Mountains forest canopy and laid back log cabin informality. “Honestly, it was exhilarating being away from my cell phone,” admits Freeman, an interior designer from Collierville, Tennessee. “I hadn’t felt that good and ‘connected’ in a long time. I didn’t realize how much I needed that.” Her experience highlights the new buzzwords and phrases in vacation 16
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A noted travel writer for 20 years, Iyer likes to stay at monasteries around the world. He concludes, “Wiser souls have always reminded us that the more attention we pay to the moment, the less time and energy we have to expend to place it in some larger context.” We can just simply be. Healthy vacation escapes help us do just that. We regenerate, reconnect with ourselves and others and reimagine our lives in a more satisfying context.
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Daniel Amen are complemented by sessions in nurturing creativity, holistic health, and yoga practice. “People smile, but also keep to themselves,” explains Goff. “It’s a place for quieting your mind.” For shorter getaways, Hay House, headquartered in Carlsbad, California, sponsors weekend I Can Do It! seminars in various cities (HayHouse.com). Speakers such as Louise Hay, Gregg Braden, Wayne Dyer and Caroline Myss help attendees nudge closer to making milestone transformations, consciousness shifts and progress on their healing journeys. Sometimes, personal growth simply involves sufficient quiet time to walk, contemplate and reconnect with our muse. “The real meaning of the word ‘retreat’ in the spiritual sense,” says Brother David SteindlRast, a Benedictine monk, “is stepping back. When one steps back, one gets a better view of the world, others and our deepest self.” Iyer finds solace at New Camaldoli Heritage, a Benedictine community amidst the rugged terrain of Big Sur, California (Contemplation.com). More than 2,000 monasteries and other spiritual communities throughout North America offer off-the-beatenpath retreats at reasonable prices and generally welcome guests of all religions and spiritual practices. The one requirement is that guests not disturb others. At Ghost Ranch, in the high desert of Abiquiu, New Mexico, “The scenery alone is spiritual and healing,” relates Nancy Early, a New York film producer. Under the auspices of the Presbyterian Church, activities encourage individual and social transformation (NewMexicoGhostRanch.org). Early says the best part is, “There’s one pay phone, and cell phones don’t work here; no TV or radio. You walk away from everything that controls your life.”
with sufficient soothing, quiet spaces and physical nurturing. For Debbie Phillips—who spends part of the year in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, and the other part in Naples, Florida—one visit to a spa was all it took. As an executive and life coach, Phillips founded Women on Fire in 2003 to connect her “on fire” clients with each other via regional meetings and a free online newsletter, and discovered that the condition sometimes crosses the line into overwork. “My first visit to a spa more than 20 years ago was when I first learned about the life-changing benefits of taking better care of myself. In addition to the soothing amenities, the peace, calm and quiet usually found at a spa—space to think, nap, read a book or gaze into the sky—often results in ‘less’ becoming ‘more’ in your life,” Phillips says. “I have returned home feeling lighter and brighter and even more excited for what is next. The experience gave me just the boost I needed to keep going.” Recently, Phillips discovered simple techniques to nurture herself all year long by attending a breathing and meditation class at the Lake Austin Spa, in Texas. “Now I start each day with long, deep breaths before I even get out of bed,” she says. “It is so simple, so calming and establishes my day with peace.” Virginia Nelson, a San Diego, California, attorney, likewise revels in her twice-yearly visits to Canyon Ranch, in Tucson, Arizona. “The pace in southern California is like running a marathon every day. My visits serve as respites that have allowed me to keep up with it this long. “I first went in 1991 and saw a place
to go and cocoon,” recounts Nelson, “but I also discovered incredible fitness and education classes.” The spa is essentially a reset button for her. “It’s rest, rejuvenation and reinvention.” Canyon Ranch has several U.S. locations (CanyonRanch.com). Some facilities feature niche mind/body experiences, such as the psychic massage or chakra balancing at Mii Amo Spa, in Sedona, Arizona (EnchantmentResort.com). Others specialize in holistic wellness. Tucson’s Miraval Resort, in Arizona, offers an integrative wellness program guided by Dr. Andrew Weil (Tinyurl. com/6p2l237). Chill-out spa services like a hot stone massage are often balanced by breath walking, qigong or desert tightrope walking.
Active Adventure: The Body Finding a clear stillpoint of one’s soul can also occur while moving and challenging our bodies. Exercise helps us break through not only physical boundaries, but emotional and spiritual barriers, as well. Barbara Bartocci, a long-distance cycler and author of Meditation in Motion, maintains that moving keeps both our brains and bodies healthier. “Research at The University of Arizona found that regular exercise appears to preserve key parts of the brain involved in attention and memory,” she notes. “It is well known that exercise helps to reduce anxiety, allay depression and generally improve mood, by prompting our bodies to release more endorphins.” Bartocci has experienced the power of these connections firsthand. “Active
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vacations are truly transformative,” she says emphatically. “When I bicycled across Iowa on RAGBRAI [The Des Moines Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa], we cycled 76 miles one day on hills with a constant 20-mile-per-hour headwind. It was a tough day, but I made it! My divorce was becoming final that summer, and completing that day gave me the encouraging inner message: ‘If I can cycle Iowa on the toughest day, I can re-cycle my life after divorce.’” She’s still moving along. Recently, she joined 500 other cyclists doing 60 miles a day for a week in Wisconsin. B i l l M u r p hy, o f A n n a p o l i s , Maryland, made his breakthrough at the Boulder Outdoor Survival School (boss-inc.com). “While I wanted an adventure and to put myself out there, I also wanted to know that I was in good hands,” he says about why he chose a guided trip. Murphy was already in good shape, having competed in a local Ironman event. Following an initial fitness assessment that involved testing his heart rate after running at high altitude, he was deemed fit
to take part in an outdoor survival experience in Utah’s desert country. With a knife, wool jacket, cap, gloves, long underwear and suitable shoes— but no tent, sleeping bag or food—his group learned to live off the land with the assistance of three instructors in an initial phase of the program. “After two days we were given our backpack with the critical blanket, poncho and food rations. I have never been so happy to hear the words ‘1,500
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calories’ in my life, and though I have eaten at some wonderful restaurants, the soups we made with those rations tasted better than anything I have eaten in my life,” he says. Murphy learned how to purify water, make a tent from his poncho, start a fire with minimal tools and bed down in the cold without a sleeping bag or blanket. A crucial part of the survival training was the need to go even further when the group thought their adventure had ended. “We didn’t know whether that would be in 10 miles or 30,” he recalls. His ability to physically push past the mentally established timeframe led Murphy to see that he could also move beyond his either/or boundaries: either family or business; either business or adventure. “I realized that I don’t have to choose one over the other. I feel a better sense of balance now.” In other parts of the country, Outward Bound Adult Renewal also offers new experiences that test physical limits and present breakthrough opportunities (OutwardBound.org). It’s also known for programs that help teens get a better handle on life. Participants often rock climb the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia or sea kayak along the Pacific Northwest or North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Options for growth and renewal appear endless. Nearby or far away, for a few days or longer, a healthy escape can be truly restorative. Judith Fertig regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.
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Planet Soul Products with a Purpose by Beth Davis
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hat if we could change the world in a single moment? Rhonda Wundrum not only thinks it’s possible, but she’s on a mission to make believers out of all of us. Three years ago, she launched Planet Soul, a clothing and accessories company whose mission is to unify the world through kindness, respect and service rooted in the powerful belief that we are one. She says she was inspired by the need for people to see how simple it is to make life easier for someone. “Whether it’s a smile, a kind word, letting someone out in traffic or simply giving a person 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 in the water, one person at a time.” Planet Soul’s products remind wearers of the company’s mission. Bracelets, pendants, leather cuffs, hats, shirts, coins and more bear the words WE ARE ONE or UNIFY in cool, graphic designs. The UNIFY symbol is available as a window decal that many area businesses display as a way of showing patrons that they too are committed to acting with kindness,
respect and service toward its customers. “Having a recognizable symbol that represents what we are trying to do is a great way to bring our mission to the forefront,” explains Wundrum. “We hope the symbol acts as a subtle reminder to break through our typical thought pattern. Our ultimate goal is to see the UNIFY symbol everywhere.” Wundrum first recognized how small acts of kindness could impact one’s life as a college student struggling to make ends meet. Working as a waitress, she knew how impactful even an extra tip could be. “It seems that whenever I was really struggling, I would be given something at just the right time. I wanted to be able to do that for others.” By committing to these small acts of goodwill, Wundrum—and her team— believe we can change the world, and by wearing Planet Soul merchandise, we are starting the wheels of change in motion. Those who purchase can also appreciate that a portion of the proceeds from natural awakenings
product sales are allocated—through the company’s Pay It Forward program—to various charitable organizations each quarter. It is simply another example of the company’s desire to give back. “At our core, our hearts are all the same,” says Wundrum. “So, why not make an effort? It doesn’t take much time or even a lot of money. If you’re just courteous and lead with kindness it really can change the lives of others.” Wundrum and her team look forward to growing, expanding and creating a global platform for the spread of their important message. Though seeing some of the cruelness that can happen in the world is disheartening, she says remembers that love always conquers hate. “I think about that and I’m inspired. It gives me hope and sparks something bigger.” For more information or to purchase a product, visit UnifyPlanet.com. See ad on page 22. June
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Bridging Generational Divides A Conversation with John and Ocean Robbins by Linda Sechrist
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ohn and Ocean Robbins have worked as a f a t h e r- a n d - s o n team for more than 20 years. John, a pioneering expert on the dietary connection between the environment and health, is a bestselling author; his latest release is No Happy Cows: Dispatches from the Frontlines of the Food Revolution. Ocean, founder of the global nonprofit Yes! and an internationally renowned spokesman for an ethical and sustainable future, has helped improve the lives of people in 65 countries. Their latest collaboration is leading Intergenerational Healing workshops that are helping communities to bridge generational divides.
world rather than rebelling against my parents. Although our strategies and ideas differ, my dad and I have congruent values and work together h a r m o n i o u s l y. In my work with leaders and others in many nations, I stand in awe of the congruency in people’s core values across generations. When I ask the citizens of any country to describe the world they want to live in, they state many of the same things: clean air and water, freedom to practice their faith, the opportunity to eat good healthy food, and safe places for children to play. These values are inherent in a global dream of how the world could be.
John, how did the two of Ocean, how did you develop you shift from a parent/ an identity independent of the child relationship into a family fortune and fame? partnership? Because my grandfather, the co-founder of Baskin-Robbins, was determined that my father would follow in his footsteps, my dad felt he had to rebel so that he could stand for his own values and pursue what he loved. My journey was different. Because my dad allowed me the opportunity to explore and discover who I wanted to be, I was free to focus my energy on rebelling against the pervasive social injustices of the 20
Our rare and vibrant relationship is a product of challenging assumptions about the present dominating parent model. As adults, we are equal partners, although in Ocean’s dependent years, I played a fathering role in guiding him in the development of his capabilities. But even then, I didn’t insist that he think like me or comply with my wishes for his life.
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I see myself as a guardian of Ocean’s spirit, rather than someone that is here to tell him what to do. In educating him about how to become a capable and self-sufficient adult, my part was to discern how to awaken his inner fire, draw out his inner wisdom, pique his curiosity and expand his capacity to learn. My role as a parent, and now as a friend, is to help my son achieve and fulfill his destiny by honoring his vision for his life. In remaining attentive to his natural talents and special gifts, we discern what he needs to continue growing into his personal power. Intergenerational collaboration such as we have requires a bridge built of shared values, love, mutual respect, trust and support. I am in awe of Ocean, who doesn’t just stand on my shoulders; he flies from them as a courageous humanitarian responsive to the needs our times, as well as being a wonderful father himself.
How do your worksh o ps help both elders and youths bridge the gap between the generations? We use creative, thoughtful activities that build heart-filled community. Basically, we create space for learning how each life stage brings its own gifts, challenges and valuable perspectives. We learn to recognize that we need each other, across the age spectrum, to grow, heal, have fun and create thriving lives and communities. Our children and grandchildren come into the world carrying the seeds of the future. They come endowed with new possibilities, new understandings and new energies. If as elders we wisely support them with the respect and assistance younger people deserve, they can accomplish things we cannot. They may be able to correct the errors of past generations, including our own. Then our children will not only be free to be themselves, they will bring a new breath of life into the world. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings magazines.
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DAD’S GOLDEN STORY HOUR Kids Listen with their Entire Being by Clint Kelly
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oon, the brave little tailor and the beautiful Princess Minnie were happily married. And to think it all began with seven dead flies.” So ends The Brave Little Tailor, starring Mickey Mouse. Whenever I concluded reading with those words and attempted to close the well-worn book, I was inevitably hit with a chorus of, “Aw, Dad,” as they yearned for more. Why had my offspring narrowed the book selections to so few predictable favorites? Although the kids loved it, the constant repetition got to me. I rather empathized with the darker side of the original Brothers Grimm version of the tale. It’s not that I was opposed to pulling story duty. Children take comfort in the familiarity and lasting values of classic storylines. But at reading time, temptation whispered, “What they want is your time. It doesn’t matter what you read; just read…” A brief motor racing vignette in Road & Track, perhaps, or the latest major league baseball trade analyses from Sports Illustrated? My mind would wander. They’d scold me. “Dad! You just said the little tailor
caught seven flies in a row. It’s, ‘Seven flies at one blow,’ Dad.” Busted. Sadly, it wasn’t long before I was caught yet again. “Dad! It was Chicken Little who thought the sky was falling and The Little Red Hen who worked to bake the bread her lazy friends wouldn’t lift a finger to make. You always get them mixed up.” Verbal slips aside, the kids crowded closer. They jockeyed for position against my chest, listening to the whoosh of my heart, the cadence of the words and the conviction of my voice reverberating into their inner ears, down along their spinal columns and deep into their souls. Still, given the choice between Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle or the daily stock quotations, I’m afraid that Wall Street often muscled the good woman aside. My wife urged me to persist. “The children have me all day. If only for a half-hour every night, you’ve got a solid grip on the children. Don’t let them slip away.” Okay, I thought. Just as Mrs. PiggleWiggle had her magical cures for neverwant-to-go-to-bedders, surely I could find a cure for my reading ennui. In fact, taking a page from the Little Tailor’s playbook, I found seven. natural awakenings
First, I sometimes invited a “guest” reader. A Grover hand puppet and a gravelly voice kept me alert, delighted the kids and gave those stories a fresh new lease. The second remedy was to turn off the TV, ignore the phone and read by a lone lamplight that ringed me and my audience in a cozy glow. Third, for variety, we’d sometimes read in a “secret” place. Goldilocks acquires a new dimension when read under the kitchen table. My fourth remedy was to introduce dinner readings. “For the first course,” I’d say, “a heaping helping of Hansel and Gretel.” Tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches lend themselves nicely to this departure from standard fare. Fifth, I’d occasionally take a break by playing a talking book episode. It made old standbys like Tom Sawyer fresh again. As a sixth solution, when I assigned the kids parts in a story the plot took on a dimension that would often make us giggle. Even very young children that haven’t learned to read are able to memorize well-loved passages and recite lines verbatim. The seventh remedy was to spin original tales. When I was a boy, my mother created an entire forest world populated by clever animals: Fox, the sly one; Owl, the fusty Winston Churchill; and Beetle Boy, the action hero. I took what she began and created Further Adventures from the Deep, Dark Wood. While I didn’t feel every inch the polished spinner of tales early on, neither did I abdicate the richly fulfilling role of chief reader for our little tribe. The more interest I showed their beloved classics, the closer they snuggled. Remedies in hand, my attitude improved. I relaxed and became less attached to my “other” reading material. At story time, I soaked up the hugs, the laughter and the love. Truth be told, I came to like having the most luxurious—and requested— lap around. Clint Kelly, a communications specialist for Seattle Pacific University, in Washington, authors tales for children and adults on topics ranging from dinosaurs to child rearing. Connect at ClintKellyBooks.com. June
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Do You Parkour? Using the World as a Fitness Playground by Randy Kambic
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thletes’ hunger for new ways to exercise, challenge and express themselves continually prompts the evolution of new sports, often rooted in earlier pursuits. Windsurfing, snowboarding and mountain biking are examples. N ow, a g r ow i n g n u m b e r o f p a r k o u r p ra c t i t i o n e r s a r e springboarding and combining ingredients from multiple sports and activities in an effort to defy gravity using nothing but sturdy shoes and props. First popularized in
France, parkour means “of the course” (specifically, an obstacle course)—a form of acrobatic freerunning, spiked with vaulting, somersaulting, jumping and climbing; even running up and over walls. Based on exacting training, street athletes overcome or use a creative range of obstacles in their immediate environment. Such moves have been popularized by movie stars such as Jackie Chan and Daniel Craig’s James Bond in the opening scenes of Quantum of Solace, as well as You Tube postings. First deemed an unconventional, strictly urban, under-the-radar training method, parkour is increasingly viewed as a way for serious athletes in demanding sports
to train and secure an edge. Adult men and women that competed in gymnastics, track and field or diving in their youth particularly enjoy reviving earlier skills.
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American Parkour (APK), headquartered in Washington, D.C., considers itself the leading such community in the world. Established in 2005 by Mark Toorock, its website now hosts 90,000-plus registered users and is visited monthly by 100,000 inquirers. It provides news, daily workout emails, training guides, advice for beginners, instructional tutorials, guidelines for local recreation, and photo and video galleries. Toorock, who played high school soccer and was then a serious martial artist in oom yung doe, kung fu and capoeira (which bridges dancing and gymnastics), was instantly hooked in 2003 when he saw a video of David Belle; the French native and acknowledged founder of parkour has appeared in 20-plus movies and commercials since 2000. “It was so different and authentic, what he was doing,” he says. After opening the first parkour and freerunning gym at Primal Fitness, in D.C., in 2006, APK expanded to locations in Gainesville, Florida, and San Antonio, Texas. All offer an introductory session, full supervised parkour curriculum, boot camps, women-specific classes, summer camps and freerunning classes. Toorock co-created and coproduced Jump City: Seattle, eight, one-hour parkour action shows to introduce more people to the concept (G4TV.com). Other fitness centers that now focus on parkour include: Base Fitness, in Noblesville, Indiana; Apex Movement, outside of Denver; Parkour Visions, in Seattle; Miami Freerunning, in Florida; and Fight or Flight Academy, in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. More clubs are getting up to speed nationwide, with the San Antonio parks and recreation department currently adding a parkour park.
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in a new, creative context,” Toorock says. Natalie Strasser, a competitive gymnast for 13 years, including at Kent State University, is a Los Angelesbased APK-sponsored athlete and conducts workshops. Travis Graves, head trainer for APK Academies, which trains teachers, says, “One of the first priorities for beginners is instilling a respect for the forces and impact of landings, so we work on rolling, balance and footwork.” He also emphasizes the importance of thorough warm-up and cool-down periods, as well as overall safety guidelines. “Some women might feel intimidated, as most of what they see on You Tube are teenagers or young men doing their thing,” comments Graves. “But anyone can experiment and develop his or her own parkour style at their own comfort level.” Lisa Peterson, of McLean, Virginia, was first attracted to parkour’s creative movements, which represented a personal next step after years as a teacher and performer in ballet, ballroom and Argentine tango dancing. “As a victim of child abuse, I am always looking for ways to strengthen my confidence and self-esteem,” she says. “Parkour has done that for me.” APK regularly holds community gathering “jams” around the country. We encourage everyone to follow our guidelines, notes Toorock, although we can’t say that other methods are wrong. “ E ve r yo n e h a s a s p h e r e o f capabilities. We help individuals expand safely and in proper progression,” he explains. “Some beginners may wear protective gear like gloves or shin guards but almost always relinquish them because they don’t want to rely on them, but take full responsibility for themselves and gain full freedom of movement. “The world is a playground,” he concludes. “Parkour just makes more use of more of it.” Learn more at AmericanParkour.com and DavidBelle.com. Randy Kambic is a freelance editor and writer in Estero, FL, and a copyeditor for Natural Awakenings.
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BORN TO EXPLORE by Joe Robinson
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t happens to all of us. We wake up one day and realize that we have been here before—just like yesterday and the day before that. Today is destined to be the same as all the others: safe, comfortable… and boring. Often, we need to engage in new experiences to be more vital and happy. Research from psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Gregory Berns, Ph.D., author of Satisfaction, shows that our brains benefit from new experiences so much so that the process releases the feel-good chemical dopamine. According to a study published in the journal Neuron, it is even triggered by the mere expectation of a new experience. Researchers call this the “exploration bonus.” We are born to explore. Dr. Norman Doidge, author of The Brain that Changes Itself, maintains that connections between brain neurons, called dendrites, develop in response to new experiences, and they shrink or vanish altogether if they’re not stimulated with new information. To keep our brains happy, we have to keep moving forward into the new. If novelty feels so good and does good things for us, why do we usually stick with what we know? The answer lies deep in the emotional center of the brain, called the amygdala, which perceives the unknown as potentially threatening. As a result, we often overestimate the potential risk inherent in a new experience and underestimate the consequences of playing it safe. The good news is that we can override this default. Here are some natural awakenings
practical ways to build the necessary life skills—our venture aptitude—to pursue new experiences and really start living. Do it to do it. When you approach an experience with this attitude, there is no harm to your self-worth because your objective isn’t the result, but the experience; the pursuit of knowledge, challenge or enjoyment—and that’s egoless. Advance into the fear. You inflame fear by running from it, and you reduce it with every step that you take facing straight at it. Make the unknown more k n o wa b l e . K n o w l e d g e t r u m p s irrational fears. Talk to others that have participated in experiences you wish to engage in. Do research. Don’t look at the mountaintop. Break down big goals (running a race, acting in a neighborhood play) into small, incremental goals (running around the block, taking a beginner’s voice class) to build competence and confidence. Dabble. Sample the offerings. Try several different classes or events to see which ones excite you the most. Judge your life by how much you try, not by the results. That removes the fear and alibis, and puts you squarely in the center of the place where you are at your happiest—absorbed in lifeaffirming experiences. Joe Robinson is a work-life-balance trainer and coach, and author of Don’t Miss Your Life. He shares motivational essays at DontMissYourLife.net. June
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liver Mullins, Pekingese, walked down the aisle with Katherine Austing, flower girl. Although he’s quite the social animal, Oliver became a bit restless during the ceremony because he’s used to more action than talk. Ever since puppyhood, Oliver has proved his mettle, traveling the motorcycle race circuit in a motor home with his owners, Rachel and Charlie Mullins. “Oliver does everything with us, so he had to be in the
wedding too,” explains Charlie, a professional rider. “He’s used to crowds.” Rachel’s family lives in Pennsylvania, while Charlie’s resides in Iowa. Everyone met up for the wedding at a mountain church 90 minutes from the couple’s home in Hickory, North Carolina. “It’s fun to include your dog in your special day,” says Charlie. “For us, it also eased any tensions and reminded us to laugh and enjoy the day.” Further north, in the Finger Lakes region of Central New York, Angela Winfield and Lance Lyons married at another scenic outdoor spot, this one lakeside at the historic Aurora Inn. Winfield and Lyons have been legally blind since the ages of 4 and 29, respectively. They met while learning to work
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with their guide dogs. “For several weeks, we took two trips a day with the dogs and trainer to learn and bond with the dogs,” says Winfield, noting, “Lance and I bonded, too.” Ogden, a black Labrador and golden retriever mix, walked down the aisle with the maid of honor as the flower dog. Riddler, a German shepherd and golden retriever mix, served as the ring bearer and escorted the groom to his position to await the bride. Both dogs wore tuxedo collars with satin buttons and bowties, matching cuffs and fresh flower boutonnières. The couple relates amusing stories of a few small complications. Service dogs are inventive creatures and in this case, their contributions included unfastening the safety pins in order to remove their formal cuffs and return them to Angela and Lance before the couple could tie the knot. Then Ogden took a nap on the bride’s train. “We heard it made a nice contrast: black dog on white dress,” says Winfield, laughing. Because Riddler wants to be near Lance at all times, they looped his leash around a table leg during their first dance as a newly married couple. “He dragged the whole table onto the dance floor!” Appropriately, the cake topper included a pair of dogs, along with the bride and groom. Winfield and Lyons rented the historic lakeside E.B. Morgan house, in Aurora, for visiting family members. “We aren’t that formal. We had local cheeses and beer, ribs and a clambake in this museum setting,” relates Lyons. The dogs fit right in. Dogs facilitate weddings in other ways, as well. In Harleysville, Pennsylvania, husband-hopeful Drew Scheeler enlisted the help of Reese, a Yorkshire terrier pup. “I couldn’t think of a better way to propose than on a dog tag with the words, ‘Amy, will you marry me?’” he says. “Reese changed our lives, and there was no way he wouldn’t be part of our wedding. He barked only once, when we kissed.” Kelley Goad, a dog walker for Ben and Lori Newman, in Seattle, met their chocolate Labrador, Milkshake, a year before their wedding, so who better to walk the dog down the aisle? Milkshake’s day started with several hours of play at a local dog park, followed by a bath so he would
b Exercise the dog first, and then bathe him. Allow for multiple potty breaks. b Let the dog explore the venue during the rehearsal before it’s crowded with guests. b If a dog is not socialized to be around crowds or has bad habits like barking or jumping up on people, include this four-legged pal in the photos, but not the ceremony. b Plan to have the dog leave the reception early before he gets overly tired.
be sweet-smelling for the ceremony. Milkshake spent the evening before the big day at Goad’s house. Although they were friends, his nervousness at being separated from his people resulted in gastric distress. Once reunited, his upset was over, just in time for a problem-free walk down the aisle. During the photo session, Milkshake happily posed with the wedding party. “The photographer worked with us,” relates Goad. “Milkshake is solid when told to sit-stay, and when I showed him a treat, his ears perked up for the picture.” Afterwards, following a few laps through the cocktail party reception, Milkshake was ready to retire to the dressing room with a new chew for a nap. All’s well that ends well. Sandra Murphy is a regular contributor to Natural Awakenings.
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Easy Home Herbal Remedies – 6-8pm. Learn to create herbal remedies and incorporate healing herbs into delicious living food dishes. $25. Herbal Chef Audrey Barron. Good Earth Natural Foods in Broad Ripple. RSVP. 317-253-3709.
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Community HU Song – 6:30pm. Gain a deeper understanding of yourself and why things happen the way they do in your life at Community HU Song services presented by Eckankar, Religion of the Light and Sound of God. Free. Unity Church of Indianapolis, 907 N. Delaware. 317-635-4066. UnityofIndy.com.
Saturday Night Jam Session – 7pm. Featuring Unity music directors from the region. The musicians will converge in Indy. Unity Church of Indianapolis, 907 N. Delaware. 317-635-4066.
TUESDAY, JUNE 5
HeartMath – 7-8:30pm. The Institute of HeartMath is a leader in bridging science, health and spirituality. Come and learn about the power of the heart and some simple heart-centered steps that can help you reduce stress and create better health, sleep, performance, focus and overall wellbeing. $10-$15 donation. Mother Nature Sun, 6516 Ferguson, Indpls. 317-253-5683.
THURSDAY, JUNE 7
The Divine Goddess Within Women’s Group – 6:30-8:30pm. All women are invited to attend this group and experience a divine connection through guided meditations, guest speakers, gratitude and healing circles and angel card readings. Love offering. Unity of Indianapolis, 907 N. Delaware St. Unityofindy.com.
SATURDAY, JUNE 9
Mindfulness Meditation for Health Chi Gong – 10-11am. Perform gentle movements with mental focus on breath. Chi Gong. Reduce stress, improve balance, improve heart and immune health, increase flexibility, improve mood, improve mental clarity and focus, and energize. $10/$50 for 6. Mother Nature Sun, 6516 Ferguson, Indpls. Jim Johnson 317-490-9822. Tai Chi Easy – 12-1pm. 5-Step form developed by Dr. Roger Jahnke. Can be performed seated or standing. $10. Class located at Mother Nature Sun in Broad Ripple at 6516 Ferguson.
Mark Your Calendar Registration and Chocolate Tasting – 3-4pm. Presentation on newest product, XoVitaliy, revolutionary new anti-aging system that acts as a carrier to carry the anti-oxidants into the cells and actually rejuvenates the cells. Very Special Guest Speaker: Dr. Gordon Pedersen, Board Certified - Anti-Aging Medicine, PhD in Toxicology (drug research), Naturopathic Doctor (ND). Caribbean Cove Hotel & Conference Center, 3850 Depauw Blvd., Indpls. Veggie & Pasta Cooking Class – Saturday 6/9 and Sunday 6/10. Creative, delicious, healthy cooking includes homemade pastas and sauces, grilled & stir-fry veggies and fruits. $100. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E. 56th St., Indpls, IN 46226. 317-257-9642. IPYC.org.
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Mark Your Calendar Low Glycemic Living Food Class – 6-8pm. Learn to make deliciously healthy low-glycemic dishes – tastings of all recipes included. $25. Chef Audrey Barron. Georgetown Market. RSVP 317-293-9525.
JUNE 16
Mindfulness Meditation for Health Chi Gong – 10-11am. Perform gentle movements with mental focus on breath. Chi Gong. Reduce stress, improve balance, improve heart and immune health, increase flexibility, improve mood, improve mental clarity and focus, and energize. $10/$50 for 6. Mother Nature Sun, 6516 Ferguson, Indpls. Jim Johnson 317-490-9822. Restorative Yoga – 2-3:30pm. This gentle type of yoga releases the body at a deep level. All poses are done on the floor and supported by various props. Dim lights and soft music complete the experience. $20. breath.life.yoga, 6520 E. 82nd St., Suite 218, Indpls. BreathLifeYoga.com. Farm Camp – Camp Dates: June 18-21, July 9-12, August 6-9. Campers will play & work with nature as they learn about animals, organic food, gardening and more. Activities include cow milking, nature hiking, creek splashing, gardening, and making crafts. Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd., Zionsville. 317-733-1700, TradersPointCreamery.com Camp@tpforganics.com.
THURSDAY, JUNE 21
The Divine Goddess Within – 6:38-8:30pm. All women are invited to attend this group and experience a divine connection through guided meditations, guest speakers, gratitude and healing circles and angel card readings. Love Offering. Unity of Indianapolis, 907 N. Delaware St. Unityofindy.com.
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A Love In with Wendy and Wendell – 10am-2pm. A Magical Mystery Tour of Food and Spirituality. Our diet is part of our spiritual path. Join Wendy Morrison and Wendell Fowler as they delve into how energy awareness and our food choices can help you find a stronger connection to the universe. Experience meditation, sound therapy, movement and breath to be more aware of your energy body. Chef Wendell will prepare lunch and talk about sacredness of our food. $55. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St., Indpls. 317-253-5683. Wendy@MotherNatureSun.com. MotherNatureSun.com. Rummage Sale at Unity of Indianapolis – 10am5pm. Find new treasures, antiques, collectibles, clothing, toys and jewelry. Not only will you have fun, but all profits will benefit the church. There will also be food and crafts for sale. In case of rain, the sale will be held indoors. Unity of Indianapolis, 907 N. Delaware St. Unityofindy.com. Gong Meditation – 7-8:15pm. Easy physical exercises & breathwork, 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 Jun 15th $10 / $15 after. CITYOGA, 2442 N. Central Ave., Indpls., 317920-9642. Cityoga.biz.
SUNDAY, JUNE 24
Workshop“Understanding Your Personality Type – 11:45am-2:45pm. The MBTI helps us understand the valuable differences in people that result from where they like to focus their attention, the way they like to take in information, the way they like to make decisions and the kind of lifestyle they adopt. Determine your type and examine how that plays out in your life. Facilitated by Don Treadwell. Love Offering. Unity of Indianapolis, 907 N. Delaware St. Unityofindy.com.
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Nia Dance – 5:45-6:45pm. Movement class to music for your body, mind, emotions and spirit, drawing from the dance, martial, and healing arts. $10/ class or $40/5-class pass. First class free. Earth House, 237 N. East St. Indpls. Rhonda Vaughn. 317-201-9659. EnergeticDancer@Sbcglobal.net.
FRIDAY, JULY 13
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The Voice of Freedom – 7-9pm. Sat. 1-5pm. Dr. Louise Montello are offering music and sound healing together with yoga, breathing exercises and role play in two highly unique invigorating sessions. $125 for the weekend/$115 prior to July 7; $50 Friday only; $100 Saturday only. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E. 56th St. Indpls. 317-257-9642. IPYC.org.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25
The Raw Food Trucker Live – 6-9pm. Dave Conrardy shares his experiences with obesity, diabetes, cancer, heart and kidney disease through a live food, vegan lifestyle. $20. Free parking. The Chase Legacy Center, 725 N. Oriental Ave, Indpls. 317-423-2000.
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Intent Heals Journal Workshop – 10am12PM. Experiential healing workshop offers gratitude, forgiveness and intentional prayer using handmade silk journal. $35. Nature’s Karma, Carmel City Center, 711 Veteran’s Way, Carmel. Beth Meyers. 317-443-0130.
TUESDAY, JUNE 26
Emotional Freedom Technique – 7-8:30pm. Feeling tired, stressed, overwhelmed, uncomfortable (physically or emotionally)? Learn about Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a simple, yet powerful self-help too that is often referred to as “emotional acupuncture without needles”. $10-15 donation. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St., Indpls. 317-253-5683. Wendy@ MotherNatureSun.com. MotherNatureSun.com.
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Mindfulness Meditation for Health Chi Gong – 10-11am. Perform gentle movements with mental focus on breath. Chi Gong. Reduce stress, improve balance, improve heart and immune health, increase flexibility, improve mood, improve mental clarity and focus, and energize. $10/$50 for 6. Mother Nature Sun, 6516 Ferguson, Indpls. Jim Johnson 317-490-9822. Peace of Mind Retreat – 10am-4pm. Introductory retreat offers an opportunity to settle in to the peaceful environment of Dromtonpa Buddhist Center with like-minded people and to develop calm, clear minds through guided meditation. Includes a light vegetarian lunch. Pre-register. Amy Brown. 317-374-5281. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N. Keystone Ave, Indpls. Meditation-Indianapolis.org.
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Waterman’s Farm Market – 8am-7pm. Year round. Large variety of produce and food-related products. 7010 E Raymond St, Indpls. WatermansFarmMarket.com.
Bible Basics History & Meaning – 6:30-8pm. Historical overview of the bible with basic principles of metaphysical interpretation using selected passages from both the Old and New Testaments. Facilitated by Rev. Don Treadwell. Unity of Indpls, 907 N. Delaware St. UnityOfIndy.com. Meditation for Peace, Hope & Spiritual Evolution – 6 pm – This 20 min. oasis of guided meditation helps you get centered and start your week off in a positive way. Unity of Indianapolis. 907 N. Delaware St. Quantum Aware Transmissions – 6-7:30pm. A new kind of channeling class using the knowledge of the quantum field. We will merge with higher dimensional beings with the intention of learning from them. Come to experience the light filled wisdom and energy or learn to merge the energy body with guides and teachers. $10. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St., Indpls. 317-253-5683. Wendy@MotherNatureSun.com. MotherNatureSun.com. Kundalini Yoga – 7pm. All levels. A unique blend of posture, breathwork, meditation and chanting. Currently working through the chakras. Modifications available for any fitness level. $10. Pinecone Center, 841 W. 53rd Street, Indpls. 317-679-3717. HariDattiKaur.com. 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, Indpls. 317-374-5281 or Meditation-Indianapolis.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, Indpls. 317-571-8367. InnerYouPilates.com. Yoga Classes – Mon-Sun. Visit website for times. Classes range from Hot Vinyasa to Yin to Slow Flow. Flourish Yoga + Wellbeing, 10138 Brooks School Rd, Fishers. 317-841-0103. Amy@flourishyoga.biz. FlourishYoga.Biz.
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tuesday Yoga for Kids – 11:15am-12pm. Stretch, laugh, and learn to be still in this fun 45 minute class. Great for girls and boys, ages 7-14. Thursday’s all summer. $5. breath.life.yoga, 6520 E. 82nd St., Suite 218, Indpls. BreathLifeYoga.com. Restorative Yoga – 11:30am. Flourish Yoga + Wellbeing, 10138 Brooks School Rd, Fishers. 317-841-0103. Amy@flourishyoga.biz. FlourishYoga.Biz. Farmers’ Market at Stadium Village – 4-7pm. Free parking is available in the Shapiro’s parking lot. StadiumVillageFarmersMarket.com. Nia Dance – 5:45-6:45pm. Starts July 3. Movement class to music for your body, mind, emotions and spirit, drawing from the dance, martial, and healing arts. $10/class or $40/5-class pass. First class free. Earth House, 237 N. East St. Indpls. Rhonda Vaughn. 317-201-9659. EnergeticDancer@Sbcglobal.net. Yoga for Healing the Heart – 5:45-7pm. Yoga for those recovering from stress, grief, life crisis. PeaceThroughYoga.com.
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Simply Meditate in Carmel – 7-8pm. With Buddhist teacher, Kathy Ryan. For beginners and others wishing to train their mind to relax, gain mental clarity, increase inner peace and a kind heart. Monon Community Center Program Room A, 1235 Central Park Drive East, Carmel. $14 per class. Dromtonpa Members $5 per class. 317-848-7275. Info@carmelclayparks.com. Meditation-indianapolis.org/carmel. “Master Mind” Discussion Group via telephone bridge line – 8-9pm. For the person who wants to be able to bond, receive loving support of a group and discuss spiritual principles from the comfort and convenience of their own home. Based on the Master Mind principles of Napoleon Hill, the discussions will focus on different topics as requested by the group. $10 suggested weekly offering can be paid through PayPal accessible on website UnityofIndy.com.
wednesday Farmers’ Market at the City Market – 10am-1pm. Market Street between Delaware and Alabama sts, Indpls. 317-634-9266. Indycm.com/farmers-market. Therapeutic Yoga –12-12:45pm. Healing postures, breathwork and meditation. Come as you are. $12. Meridian Holistic Center, 210 E. 91st Street, Suite B, Indpls. Meridian-Holistic.com. Artisan Cheese Fondue – 5-9pm. Fondue. Dip into the fun with a creamy blend of our handmade artisan cheeses melted to smooth perfection. Pairs impeccably with any of our organic wines. The Loft Restaurant, Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. 317-733-1700. TPFOrganics.com. Quantum Aware – 6-7:30pm. Use the Quantum field to access communication with the many dimensions of reality. Learn more about the nature of reality and how to hear, see, touch and sense spirit. $10. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St., Indpls. 317-253-5683. MotherNatureSun.com. 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. Soul to Soul Parenting Book Group – 7:30-9pm. Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. $5. The Playful Soul, 6516 Ferguson, Indpls. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com. Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 7pm. With Sarah Megel int./adv. Mention this ad and receive one free class during the month of June. Shamrock Wellness, 14535 B Hazel Dell Parkway, Carmel 46033 (Inside the Riverview Health and Fitness Building). 317-703-4431. ShamrockWellness.com.
thursday Half Price Bottles of Wine – 5-9pm. Organic and sustainable bottles of wine are half price. Pair with our Artisan Cheese Fondue and other distinctive menu dishes. The Loft Restaurant, Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. TPFOrganics.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 6:156:45pm. $5. Bongo Boy Recreational Music and Wellness Center, 8481 Bash Street Ste 1100, Indpls. 317-771-0241. Lisa@bongoboymusic. com. BongoBoyMusic.com. Healthy Chocolate Tastings – 7pm. Sample healthy chocolate and learn how to grow your own business. Greenwood location. Xocai Healthy Chocolate. Suzy.HealthyChoc@sbcglobal.net. 855-835-1523. Meditations For Everyday Life – 7-8:30pm. Current Series: How to Solve Human Problems. $10. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N. Keystone Ave, Indpls. 317-374-5281 or Meditation-Indianapolis.org.
friday Groove Dance – 12-1pm. Learn simple moves, add your own style, get active and have fun. 1st Class free. $15/class. $100/10. Stillpoint Chiropractic, 9780 Lantern Rd, Ste 230, Fishers. Carla. 317-645-3627. TheGrooveLife.weebly.com. Summer Green Market – 4-8pm. Shop our local food growers and crafters every Friday evening outside on the Garden Lawn. Rain or Shine. The Green Market, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. TPFOrganics.com. Live Music – 5-9pm. Bring the family out for a night of Green Market shopping & organic dinner outside on our garden deck! Relax with a glass of wine or beer and a scoop of ice cream all while listening to great live music. Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. 317-7331700. TradersPointCreamery.com.
saturday Binford Farmers’ Market – 8am1pm. Hawthorn Plaza, Binford Blvd and 62nd St, Indpls. 317-841-0755. BinfordFarmersMarket.com. Broad Ripple Farmers’ Market – 8am12pm. Broad Ripple High School, 1115 Broad Ripple Ave, in lot behind school, Indpls. BroadRippleFarmersMarket.com. Carmel Farmers’ Market – 8-11:30am. Carmel Civic Square, in south parking lot, Carmel. CarmelFarmersMarket.com. Fishers Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Fishers Train Station, 11601 Municipal Dr, Fishers. 317-578-0700. FishersChamber.com/ chamber/Farmers_Market.aspx. Greenwood Farmers’ Market – 8am12pm. Greenwood Public Library, 310 S Meridian St, Greenwood. 317-883-9144. OldtownGreenwood.com. 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.
Yoga for Kids; Saturdays 10-11:15 a.m. at Peace through Yoga in the heart of Eagle Creek Park. Six classes/$30. PeaceThroughYoga.com. 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, Indpls. 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.
sunday Sunday Services – 9:30am. Pre-service meditation. Praise music starts at 9:50 a.m. with the Celebration Service and a Youth Education Program commencing at 10 a.m. Unity of Indpls, 907 N. Delaware St. 317-635-4066. UnityofIndy.com.
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Dharma For 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 per child. Snacks included. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N. Keystone Ave, Indpls. 317-3745281. Meditation-Indianapolis.org. Kundalini Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. All levels. A unique blend of posture, breathwork, meditation and chanting. Modifications available for any fitness level. $7. Cityoga, 2442 N Central Ave, Indpls. 317-430-3875. HariDattiKaur@hotmail.com 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, Indpls. 317-374-5281. Meditation-Indianapolis.org. Sahaja Meditation – 12-1pm. A simple and spontaneous meditation technique, which de-stresses mind, improves attention and brings inner peace and joy harnessing one’s own inner energy. Free. Old National Bank, 6135 N College Ave, Indpls. 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. Jazz Nights – 5-9pm. Jazz up your weekend with Jazz Nights at The Loft! Pair your “farm to table” dinner with a glass of organic wine and our local musical talent every Sunday night. The Loft Restaurant, Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. 317-733-1700. TradersPointCreamery.com.
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We use visual art to educate and inspire underserved youth in Indianapolis. Our programs help students develop creativity and explore the opportunities for art as a means to a secure, stable future. See ad on page 11.
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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.
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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 18.
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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.
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FLOURISH YOGA
10138 Brooks School Rd, Fishers 317-841-0103 FlourishYoga.biz
Offering yoga classes as well as private instruction, massage, and counseling services. Our mission is to guide and nurture you to manifest infinite possibilities.
SOURCE YOGA
8609 E. 116th Street, Fishers 317-915-9642 SourceYoga.net
Your source for Anusara© Vinyasa, Restorative and Prenatal yoga. Well-trained teachers guide you skillfully towards personal wellness on all levels. Private lessons available.
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