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ovember is the perfect time to reflect and give thanks for all that we have as individuals, as families, as social networks (work and friends), as a country and as a race of humans sharing this time and space. I’m fascinated by the perspectives, thoughts, dreams, plans, and opinions of others. Time marches on. We change. We grow. One season, one generation blends into the next and soon, as in my case, 40 years have tumbled by. Time was moving so fast and one day I would wake up at 80 years old, look back at my life and wonder why I didn’t do more of what I wanted to do rather than what I needed to do just to pay the bills. I had a plan (buying this magazine franchise) and I had a high desire to follow my passion, to put myself out there away from my comfort zone, to stretch and grow and to my advantage, I had an abundance of family support. So two and a half years later, we find ourselves contemplating this month’s theme, “Passion and Purpose.” Granted, you don’t have to change your job or direction in life to live with passion and purpose. Many people find themselves fulfilled and comfortable with a stable job that meets their needs and allows them, in their free time, to pursue the dreams, goals and commitments that come from living a heart-centered life. “Don’t limit yourself to one purpose, such as a job. Decide who you want to be rather than focus on what you are doing or want to do.” This suggestion comes from our feature article on finding your passion and purpose. Many people ask how they can find their purpose. It seems as if it should be obvious, but there is so much that goes into living a purposeful life. All manner of books, magazine articles and blog posts have proposed various methods of groundwork that people can do to discover exactly what their dreams are. In this month’s issue you’ll find our feature article, “Fashion a Passion Driven Life: Realize Your Purpose and Feed Your Soul.” which offers guidance, suggestions, tips and assurances that each of us has a purpose. I read a blog post recently, which taught the use of writing prompts and journaling as a way of self-discovery. One of the things I took away was to recognize and honor defining moments. These don’t have to be profound, although they can be. Mostly they are memories of feeling alive, intense awareness, possibly connecting with another or having an epiphany on our own. Sometimes, we don’t even realize a moment is a defining moment when it happens. Instead, in the future we look back and are profoundly aware of what happened. Something touched the core of our being and we didn’t even know it at the time. Whatever way you decide to find and honor your inner purpose, may you be blessed with teachers who show up at the right moment, with signs and arrows pointing you to the way you already know intuitively that you should be traveling, restful and rejuvenating stops along the path and, in moments of doubt and confusion, a stoic heart to give you strength.
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14 globalbriefs 15 inspiration 16 healingways 24 naturalpet
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IN GRATITUDE
Embrace Every Gift Because Each Blessing Counts by Frank Jude Boccio
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Realize Your Purpose and Feed Your Soul by Lisa Marshall
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21 YOGA IN EVERYDAY LIFE With Meta Chaya Hirschl by Beth Davis
22 SELF-HYPNOSIS
FOR CHILDBIRTH What The Mind Believes
Editorial submissions For articles, news items and ideas go to NACrossroads. com to submit directly online. Deadline for editorial: the 8th of the month.
The Body Achieves by Kindra Hunckler
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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.
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Good Ways to Care for Pets in their Golden Years by Sandra Murphy
26 OVERCOME OBSTACLES TO ACHIEVEMENT
Jack Canfield Shares Insights on Creating Success by Linda Sechrist
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newsbriefs MacLaren Joins NRI Clinic of Complementary Medicine
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oard-certified naturopathic doctor and registered yoga teacher Melanie MacLaren has joined the NRI Clinic of Complementary Medicine, in Indianapolis. In addition to providing holistic services including nutrition, herbology, homeopathy and aromatherapy plus stress management relief with yoga, meditation and deep relaxation, she’ll offer educational classes at the clinic. Her forte is working with chronic issues that may stem from hormonal imbalances such as weight gain, brain fog and fatigue. “My bachelor degree was in engineering which must be why I feel drawn to look at how all the hormones work together,” says Dr. MacLaren. “If someone has a thyroid issue I not only look at the thyroid but also at the adrenal and sex hormones to bring balance to the body.” Dr. Melanie MacLaren The clinic also offers treatment of ADD/ ADHD, depression, anxiety, autism, diabetes, heart conditions, heavy metal toxicity, detoxification and yeast as well as anti-aging protocols, smoking cessation programs and vitamin/mineral consultations. Location: 9135 N. Meridian St., Ste. B-9. For more information on the clinic or MacLaren, call 317-575-1111 or visit nriclinic4health.com, DragonFly360.net or Twitter@DrMelMacLaren. See ad on page 16.
Self-Actualization Event with Karen Leslie
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istening to and meeting a motivational speaker whose life has transformed and continues to do so can inspire your soul purpose of becoming your own mastermind. Find out how to take your power back and steep yourself in a discussion of self-actualization hosted by Karen Karen Leslie Leslie, owner of Silver The Organic Salon, at 6 p.m. on November 13 at the salon in the Broad Ripple section of Indianapolis. The event will be an intimate group setting of like-minded people The Organic Salon Retreat striving to live their best life with deep meaning and purpose. Watch and experience your life awaken and transform as you dive into self-actualization that will inspire you and also help you to glow from within. “We all have life stories and sharing in these stories sets us free,” says Leslie. “Touch your life so you can touch other lives.”
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Admission: $20 including organic snacks and beverages. For more information and to RSVP, call 317-362-0288 or visit SilverOrganicSalon.com. See ad on page 31.
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Buchanan Book Signing at Indy Reads Books
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eteran former I n d i a n a p o l i s N ew s reporter Georgia Gianakos Buchanan will sign copies of her new memoir, 4281/2: My Journey Beyond the Railroad Tracks, from 6 to 8 p.m. on November 16, at Indy Reads Books, in Indianapolis. In addition, other current and former journalists from our area will be on hand to also share their experiences in print, radio or TV. Buchanan’s six-year career at the News during the 1950s sent her on press junkets to New York City and Hollywood and earned her interviews with dozens of leading celebrities. Included in her book are such tales as the day Cary Grant came unannounced to her desk at the News where she covered movies and the Georgia Gianakos “Golden Age” of TV. During Buchanan another interview, she and Jack Benny shared a laugh when she said he really was a “skinflint” (a role he portrayed all his life) when he helped himself to half of her lunch sandwich. Buchanan also spent five years as the news assistant to famed radio commentator Fulton Lewis, Jr., at Mutual Broadcasting in Washington, D.C., where she and her husband lived in the 1950s and 1960s. She honed her skills at Manual and Shortridge high schools and at Butler University, before launching her decades-long career. Location: 911 Massachusetts Ave. For more information, call Alex Mattingly, manager, Indy Reads Books at 317-384-1496, email AMattingly@IndyReads.org or visit IndyReadsbooks.org.
We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. ~ Thornton Wilder
Give Healthy Skin Care Holiday Gifts with Frangipani
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ith the holidays approaching, consider providing all-natural skin care and body products as gifts for co-workers, friends or family members or as stocking stuffers. Indianapolisbased Frangipani, launched by owner Tracy Land in December 2008, offers soothing, high-quality beauty products that are carefully manufactured with plant-based ingredients, free of harmful chemicals and synthetic materials and stored in recyclable glass bottles. Jasmine lip balm offers a combination of shea butter, aloe butter, beeswax and jojoba oil softens and seals in moisture for really dry lips. The jasmine is sweet and spearmint refreshing and the menthol adds just a little bit of tingle while it heals any sores or open cracks. Frangipani Trial Packs are an excellent selection for gift giving. They come in many different varieties, based on skin type. If you don’t know the recipient’s skin type, this simple trial pack can work as it’s suitable for just about anyone. The company provides an option for consumers to purchase safer face washes, face serums, hand and body lotions and body oils. The whole line can also be purchased online and at local retailers including Georgetown Market, Nature’s Pharm, and Good Earth Natural Foods. For more information, visit FrangipaniBodyProducts.com. See ad on page 21.
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ave Sims, yoga teacher and local entrepreneur, has taken the leadership role at Cityoga School of Yoga and Health and brings a fresh excitement to the downtown yoga community. Sims recently purchased Cityoga from founder Nikki Myers (Myers remains at Cityoga along with Marsha Pappas facilitating all teacher training programs and many workshops). Cityoga has twenty incredibly talented yoga teachers and offers over fifty classes per week in a variety of yoga styles such as Ashtanga, Hot Vinyasa, Slow Flow Vinyasa, Kundalini, Stress Relief (Yin Yoga), Restorative, Prenatal and Power Yoga. In his new ownership role, Sims is committed to delivering Cityoga’s mission of improving total well-being and quality of life. “Our programs and services enhance health, uplift hearts, deepen spiritual connection and foster positive change” says Sims. Sims had a dream of owning a yoga studio which began on a vision board and gradually materialized into reality. Sims passion for yoga and for enhancing the unity of the Indianapolis yoga community has made him the perfect fit for Cityoga. In addition to teaching yoga classes, Sims has partnered with Deseri Garcia (founder of Vida Aventura, dynamic coach, facilitator, and multi-sport adventure athlete) to co-facilitate a Vision Board workshop at Cityoga. The workshop is designed for the yoga student interested in creating a process for realizing their dreams and aspirations and breaking through conscious and subconscious limiting beliefs. The format will include exploring thought and belief patterns, participation in guided meditation, gentle asana practice and creating personal vision boards. Vision Board Workshop will be held on Saturday, December 8th from 10:30am1pm. Cityoga, 2442 N Central Ave., Suite B, Indianapolis. 317-920-9642. More information available at Cityoga.biz. See ad on page 31.
Team Up with New WhatFriendsDo.com Website
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hen a life-changing event happens, friends and family want to help. WhatFriendsDo.com is a free website that can help family and friends form a special “team” and respond in organized, coordinated and productive ways including providing food and transportation and fulfilling other important needs plus showing understanding, love and uplifting support. WhatFriendsDo.com was started by Fran, Aimee and Stephanie Kandrac based on challenges and joys in their own lives and sets about helping others in need. For more information along with visiting the website, email AimeeKandrac@WhatFriendsDo.com.
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No One Dies Alone Introduced at Wishard Health Services
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his month Wishard Health Services is introducing No One Dies Alone (NODA), program providing companionship and support for dying, hospitalized individuals so that no patient ever dies alone. The program uses volunteer companions who are notified when patients are alone and expected to die in the next 24 hours. The companions come to the hospital and stay with the patients, rotating through three-hour shifts, to ensure they are not left alone in their final moments. During the vigil, the volunteer companions talk to the patients, hold their hand or just serve as a compassionate presence in the room. “At Wishard we believe that every person has worth. Our compassionate companion volunteers help to provide emotional encouragement at such a critical time for our patients,” said Lee Ann Blue, chief nursing officer and executive vice president of patient care services at Wishard. Volunteers will undergo both hospital and program training. This training is to ensure the safety of both volunteers and patients in addition to ensuring the vigil experience is a positive one for both people. As the program initiates this month, Wishard is looking for interested, caring members of the community, including current Wishard volunteers, to serve as compassionate companions. Because of the nature of the program, companions must be older than 18 years of age and must not have experienced a recent death of a friend or family member. Current Wishard employees are not able to volunteer for NODA. Volunteers act as surrogate family members to provide patients with companionship, allowing them to die with dignity and ensuring they will be remembered. For more information or if you are interested in serving as a compassionate companion, please contact 317-630-6118 or NODA@wishard.edu.
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atural Awakenings Publishing Corp. (NAPC) recently welcomed a large group of new publishers that completed an October training program at corporate headquarters in Naples, Florida. The NAPC training staff spent several days with the entrepreneurs now launching new Natural Awakenings territories or taking over the production of existing magazines in locales across the nation. New markets include Syracuse, New York; Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio; Baltimore, Maryland; and Hudson County, New Jersey. Existing franchises with new publishers at the helm include San Antonio, Texas; Bergen County and Somerset, New Jersey; Roanoke, Virginia; Santa Fe, New Mexico; and Long Island, New York. Company CEO Sharon Bruckman launched the first edition of Natural Awakenings in 1994 and began franchising it in 1999. The company currently publishes more than 80 Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the United States and in Puerto Rico, with 1.5 million monthly print copies and a collective readership exceeding 3 million. “Interest in naturally healthy living that’s good for people and the planet is now influencing mainstream America, thanks in part to our active and growing readership,” says Bruckman. “Our dedicated family of publishers, supported by loyal advertisers, makes it possible for everyone to know they have healthy-life choices available to them.” For a list of where Natural Awakenings is publishing, to learn more about franchising opportunities, or to inquire about purchasing the Indianapolis franchise, visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com or call 239-530-1377. See ad on page 11 and back cover.
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EFT Relieves Veterans’ Post-Traumatic Stress
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motional Freedom Technique (EFT) uses tapping along acupuncture meridians to relieve stress so the body can resume the natural function of selfhealing. Through the Veterans Stress Project (StressProject.org), the therapy is now being used and tested with veterans exhibiting post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms such as insomnia, anger, grief and hypervigilance. A study by the nonprofit Soul Medicine Institute has shown that more than 86 percent of vets that used EFT have resolved most of their PTSD symptoms; the researchers also report that, on average, their pain diminished by 68 percent. Dr. Steve Manire, a chiropractor and EFT practitioner in Little Rock, Arkansas, states, “Too many of our nation’s veterans are left believing that they have to live with stress for the rest of their lives when they return from their tours of duty.” He asserts that many find significant relief with EFT. The Veterans Stress Project will connect veterans dealing with posttraumatic stress with EFT practitioners across the country for six sessions at no cost. Email Deb Tribbey at Deb@StressProject.org.
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hrimp cocktail is a popular holiday appetizer, but may not be the healthiest menu choice. Researchers at Texas Tech University have found evidence of antibiotics in samples of farm-raised shrimp of international origin imported onto U.S. grocery shelves. The antibiotics present included nitrofuranzone, a probable human carcinogen. Two samples of the seafood tested in major cities contained levels of nitrofuranzone that were 28 and 29 times higher than the amount allowed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Domestic shrimp harvested from the Gulf of Mexico also contained carcinogens and toxicants, according to a recent article by GreenMedInfo.com. Equally unsettling, most farmraised shrimp is far from sustainable, says Oregon researcher J. Boone Kauffmann, who estimates that 50 to 60 percent of shrimp farms worldwide are built on cleared m a n g r ove a r e a s . Th e s h r i m p produced from these farms have a carbon footprint up to 10 times higher than beef from cows raised on cleared Amazon rainforest areas.
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Antibiotics Overused for Sinus Infections
Nuts Help Neutralize Metabolic Syndrome
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ccording to the World Health Organization, metabolic syndrome—linked to inflammation and oxidative stress that increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease—affects 25 percent of U.S. adults and 20 percent of adults worldwide. A nut-rich diet may offer some protection. Researchers at the University of Barcelona, in Spain, discovered that a daily one-ounce serving of mixed nuts, including raw, unpeeled walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts, boosted patients’ levels of beneficial metabolites derived from metabolizing tryptophan (an amino acid), serotonin (a hormone), fatty acids and polyphenols (phytochemicals with antioxidant activity). Their findings support the hypothesis that nuts can help prevent metabolic alterations that lead to chronic disease.
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study by investigators at the Washington University School of Medicine, in St. Louis, concludes that antibiotics typically prescribed for sinus infections aren’t any more effective than inactive placebos. “Patients don’t get better faster or have fewer symptoms when they get antibiotics,” says Dr. Jay F. Piccirillo, a professor of otolaryngology and the study’s senior author. He adds, “Our results show that antibiotics aren’t necessary for a basic [acute] sinus infection—most people get better on their own.” The researchers do suggest treating symptoms such as pain, cough and congestion and carefully watching to see if further treatment is necessary.
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t’s official: Americans are eating more fresh foods than they did five years ago. A recent survey of 800 U.S. adults by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation reports that more than 68 percent of respondents say they eat more whole grains, fruits and vegetables than they did in 2007. Farmers’ markets and stands attracted 70 percent of the survey participants, although only 14 percent regularly shop at such venues. More good news: 64 percent of the respondents agree that it’s very important that produce be grown in an environmentally friendly way and also important that the fruits and veggies be organic. natural awakenings
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globalbriefs Fact Quest
Students Thirst for Eco-Knowledge As part of its 25th Envirothon, a competition for students across the United States to test their knowledge on environmental issues, a survey commissioned by Canon U.S.A. and conducted online by Harris Interactive found that a majority of 14-to-18year-olds looking for information about the environment seek it outside of the classroom. Data also indicate that teens believe environmental issues will have an impact on their lives in the future and want to know more about them. With three-quarters feeling that school curricula are inadequate, two-thirds of the students use TV as their primary information source. A majority of surveyed teens ages 16 to 18 favor the Internet, print newspapers and other periodocals. Seventy-five percent of all of the teens surveyed believe that humans have a major impact on climate change. The top three environmental changes that they fear will impact their quality of life are poor air quality (66 percent), global warming (61 percent) and poor solid waste management (59 percent). Other major areas of concern are deforestation, water shortages and energy availability. Students are also looking for ways they can help, such as recycling, conserving electricity and water, cleaning up public spaces, carpooling, bicycling and using public transportation. Get involved at EnviroThon.org.
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Derricks to Get a New Lease on Life The U.S. Department of the Interior has rules governing nonproducing ocean oil rigs: They must be torn down after a certain period of time. What sounds like a sensible policy to deter oil companies from abandoning idle rigs is now being reconsidered as the growing depletion of natural reefs may give them a new purpose as artificial reefs. Below the surface at one 30-year-old rig in the Gulf of Mexico, corals, sea fans and sponges cover a maze of pipes. Schools of jack and snapper, solitary grouper and barracuda circle in its shadows and eco-dive boats periodically stop at the enormous structure, where dolphins, sea turtles and sharks are often spotted. The New York Times reports that about 650 such oil and gas industry relics, referred to as “idle iron”, would be demolished with large amounts of explosives under the old rules, killing thousands of fish and other sea creatures. Now the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is seeking recognition of offshore platforms as essential fish habitats. To ease liability concerns and help insure and maintain structures to be spared such removal, John Hoffman, chief executive of Black Elk Energy, an oil and gas company based in Houston, Texas, has founded a nonprofit organization, Save the Blue. To convert a platform into a reef, approval is required by the Interior Department’s Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement. Under the federal Rigs-to-Reefs program, a structure is only partially removed: cut off down to 85 feet below the water surface. Fish densities have been found to be 20 to 50 times higher near converted rigs than in open water. Each platform typically supports more than 10,000 fish. 14
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New Supercomputer Predicts Climate Changes Yellowstone is one of the greatest natural treasures in the American West, and there’s now a new environmental “sheriff” in town. A supercomputer of the same name is set to model future climate changes and forecast extreme weather like no other. “It’s a big deal,” says climate scientist Linda Mearns, Ph.D., of the National Center for Atmospheric Research, in Boulder, Colorado. The Washington Post reports that Yellowstone will help researchers calculate climate change on a regional, rather than continental, scale. With a better grasp of how warming may affect local water resources, endangered species and extreme winds, local and state governments will be able to plan more effectively. The $30 million supercomputer, funded by the National Science Foundation, will generate climate projections for seven-square-mile tracts, instead of the previous capability of 60-square-mile units. It will also provide climate snapshots in intervals of hours, rather than days. Mathew Maltrud, of the Los Alamos National Laboratory, in New Mexico, says, “We’re moving into a realm where we have models that resemble the ocean, the atmosphere, the ice and the land to a high degree.” Yellowstone will show a more realistic interaction of these components.
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Grounded in Gratitude Embrace Every Gift Because Each Blessing Counts by Frank Jude Boccio
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n counting our daily blessings, we find that even uneventful or difficult days possess precious gifts. Consider all the contributions that make it possible for family members to gather for the holidays—the workers that helped construct and maintain the vehicles that brought us here, the house where we come together and the trees that light the fireplace. Consider the food that nourishes us, thanks to the Sun’s energy, Earth’s minerals and rain and the labor of the farmers, processors, truckers, retailers and cooks. Whether or not the holidays fulfill our expectations, we have much for which to be grateful. As the Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh points out, every blessing is the gift of the whole universe. When we stop and really look, we see that we are supported continuously in countless ways. Author Roger L’Estrange noted in the 17th century how humans tended to “mistake the gratuitous blessings of heaven for the fruits of our own industry.” We awaken when the alarm goes off due to the skill of the technology’s engineers, designers, assembly workers, distributors and salespeople. We can turn on the light because power company workers are supplying the electricity. Our morning spiritual practice is the gift of generations of teachers and writers that observed the truth and shared what they learned. It feels good to be bowled over by each moment of grace and the
simplest act of kindness. Such gratitude flows when we break out of a petty point of view— with its self-centered expectations and demands—to appreciate that through the labors, intentions and existence of an inconceivably large number of other people, life forms and elements, we have been given the miracle of life, with all its present goodness. This heightened awareness of our connection spontaneously fills us with a joy and gratitude that transforms our experience. Thankfully, gratitude can be cultivated. It simply takes practice in being present to what is being given. It helps to remain aware of some of the most pernicious obstacles to thankfulness, and one of the most obvious is the failure to notice what we have, including a roof over our head and someone to love. As Joni Mitchell sang, “You don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone.” So the first step is to start paying attention to gifts that have always been there, but until now went unnoticed and unappreciated. We are rich in what counts and never truly alone, because we are always supported by the universe. The 13th-century mystic Meister Eckhart counseled, “If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, ‘Thank you,’ that would suffice.” Frank Jude Boccio is the author of Mindfulness Yoga (MindfulnessYoga.net). natural awakenings
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Many Americans occasionally complain of having a lack of energy, and for some it’s a daily experience. Low energy levels can arise from a number of underlying factors, but poor diet and ongoing stress are the most likely culprits. Eat Right
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“If you think of getting energy from a cup of coffee or a candy bar, understand that it’s just a quick boost that doesn’t last long,” advises Gerbstadt, author of The Doctor’s Detox Diet. “The kind of energy you get from complex carbs and whole grains will stay with you.” Adding a little protein, like a piece of low-fat cheese or a dollop of peanut butter on a whole grain cracker, will keep energy steady for even longer, starting with breakfast. Gerbstadt further notes that a mid-afternoon energy drop may be due to a blood sugar dip. The carb/protein plan also works well at these times, or a cup of green tea might just hit the spot. “Green tea does deliver some caffeine, but it has literally hundreds of antioxidants, like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), that boost metabolism and stoke the metabolic fires,” she says. Plus, because most people have less-than-perfect diets, certain supplements can help raise energy levels and enhance overall health. Gerbstadt recommends vitamin D for those that don’t spend much time in the sun, to enhance immune function; fish oil for non-fish eaters for heart and brain health; and all B-vitamins to support everyone’s natural energy production. www.NACrossroads.com
Taking small breaks from the workday can help increase energy and refocus attention on the tasks at hand. Getting away from the computer screen to weed the garden for 10 minutes or taking a quick turn around the block can quickly reverse an energy slump.
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“Stress is one of the biggest energy zappers of physical, emotional and spiritual energy,” says Jon Gordon, of Jacksonville, Florida, author of The Energy Bus and consultant to Fortune 500 companies, sports teams, hospitals and schools on the subject of staying positive. Exercise, a widely acknowledged energy booster, does double duty in moderating stress, according to the experts. Gordon’s prime recommendation for vanquishing it is a combination of exercise and emotional balancing: “You can’t be under stress and thankful at the same time,” he says. “So take a ‘thank-you’ walk every day and get the benefits of the physical exercise, as well as shifting emotions to a more positive state.” Dr. Judith Orloff, author of Positive Energy, adds, “Walking meditations are joyous exercises in mindfulness, putting one foot in front of the other and being in the now; set your critical mind aside to be replenished by the energy of the air, greenery and nature. “I also practice this short meditation throughout the day to calm myself and become more energized and clear,” she says. “For just three minutes, I close my eyes, focus on my breath and then envision a positive image, such as the night sky reflected in a body of water. These mini-tune-ups get you back to yourself, so you are centered and clear to continue your day.”
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In the midst of uncertainties, many are asking, “Why am I here?”
Fashion a Passion-Driven Life Realize Your Purpose and Feed Your Soul by Lisa Marshall
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hree years ago, Cindy Readnower felt as if work was swallowing her life. As a single mom with two sons to support and two franchise restaurants to run in Sarasota, Florida, she routinely would get up at 4 a.m. and go to bed after midnight. She didn’t see enough of her boys. “I never had a free moment to just shut down and think about what I really wanted,” she recalls. Then the economy collapsed, forcing her to shutter her businesses, file for bankruptcy and consult with a career counselor to plan her next steps. Today, at 57, she’s working as a life coach and business consultant and as she sees it, living the life she is meant to live. “When you hit hard times and say, ‘My worst fears have come true; what am I going to do now?’ It makes you realize you will only find true success when you follow your passion,” she says. 18
Readnower represents what some see as the silver lining in these challenging economic times. At a time of high unemployment, when some can’t find a job and others are working grueling hours to compensate for laidoff co-workers, many Americans are stepping off the corporate hamster wheel and sincerely asking themselves: “What is my purpose here, and how can I realize it?”
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According to a recent study by the nonprofit Encore.org, which helps older Americans pursue more meaningful careers, as many as 9 million people ages 44 to 70 have already transitioned into encore careers that combine purpose, passion and a paycheck. Another 31 million would like to. Meanwhile, surveys show that new college grads are increasingly gravitating toward nonprofit and public
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sector jobs that feed their souls more than their bank accounts. Off-theclock volunteerism is soaring. Due to working and earning less, people are also consuming less, cooking, sewing and gardening more, rediscovering forgotten passions and relationships and finding new ones in the process. “When the economy tanked, it prompted a real moment of spiritual awakening for all of us,” observes Sue Frederick, of Boulder, Colorado, a nationally renowned career counselor who also applies her intuitive skills in helping clients like Readnower find their muse. “We are no longer able to hide out behind jobs and benefits that might not have been a good fit for us to begin with. People are remembering their soul’s mission and waking up to the true work they are intended to do.” At the leading edge of the purpose-driven career movement is the millennial generation, now in their 20s through early 30s. Having come of age amidst the Enron Corporation scandal, 9/11, Iraq and Afghanistan wars and the 2008 economic collapse, they’re graduating from college with a more holistic perspective on what constitutes a good career. “The decade in which we have matured has been turbulent in almost every dimension,” says John Coleman, 31, a recent graduate of Harvard Business School and co-author of Passion and Purpose: Stories from the Best and Brightest Young Business Leaders. “This generation is looking at a world that has so many problems and saying, ‘The old opportunities are not there anymore, so we have to create new ones.’ Many are actively seeking more meaning and purpose at work.” One 2010 survey of 500 MBA students found that when considering a long list of options for what they looked for in a career, they ranked “intellectual challenge” and “opportunity to impact the world” as their first and third priorities, bracketing “compensation” which ranked second. Another analysis by The New York Times found that in 2009, 11 percent more college graduates worked for nonprofits than in the previous year. Accordingly, Coleman’s book is packed with encouraging examples, from a
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Harvard MBA student and a U.S. Marine that co-founded a nonprofit addressing poverty in Kenya’s largest slum to a biomedical engineering grad that launched a web-based car-sharing service. This altruistic, purpose-driven career track seems a stark departure from that of the baby boomers, collectively referred to as the “me” generation for its materialistic ethos. Yet those that specialize in helping people find more meaningful lives say this group currently counts among their best and most focused customers. “We are at a time in the world when it is more socially acceptable to follow your passions,” says Janet Attwood, whose Passion Test workshops—established in 2004—are welcoming more people than ever. “In my day, my dad was so freaked out I’d end up homeless that he sent me to business school so I would learn how to type. Back then, parents never asked: ‘What turns you on?’” That’s a shame, remarks Frederick, because first hints at our purpose often bubble up in our youth. “I believe all of us know at some point what our gift is, but we often bury it and say, ‘I have to fit in and get a job with benefits and a good paycheck.’” There is an alternative.
Take the Passion Test Make a list of your passions; the 10 or 15 things most critical to your happiness and well-being. Start each entry with, “When my life is ideal, I am … ” (living in a beautiful house in the mountains, working in a job that changes lives, spending plenty of time with my children, etc.) Don’t worry about how you’ll get there. Just write it down. You become whatever you are committed to. “People often write down a passion, but if they can’t immediately see how they can manifest it, they erase it and instead write something down that they can easily put their arms around. In other words, they play it safe,” says Janet Attwood, co-author of The Passion Test: The Effortless Path to Discovering Your Life Purpose. Instead, think big.
This is the true joy of life—being used up for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one. ~ George Bernard Shaw
Work and Consume Less, Live More
Attwood stresses that living in line with one’s passion isn’t just about work, noting, “It’s about your relationships and friends, your spirituality and health, what you consume and where you choose to live…” She asks clients to write down five life-defining passions (see sidebar) and use them as a guidepost. “Whenever you are faced with a choice, a decision or an opportunity, choose in favor of your passion,” she counsels. Attwood has observed firsthand how success often follows, because, “When you choose in favor of the things that have the greatest, deepest meaning for you, the universe supports you more than if you are just tepid and neutral about something.” For some, that has meant working fewer hours for less pay, in order to allow more time for clarifying meditation, family dinners, volunteering at a local shelter, taking a longyearned-for dance class or planning the next career shift. It has also led to willing trade-offs in buying less and doing more for oneself. According to the 2010 MetLife Study of the American
Successfully Managing Personal Life Transitions All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy; for what we leave behind is part of ourselves. We must die to one life before we can enter into another. —Anatole France, author
An interactive workshop to help you make the most of change.
Narrow the list to your top five passions. Write all five passions down on five index cards. Post passions in places you will routinely see them, such as on the bathroom mirror and refrigerator door; display them prominently on your computer. Create a vision board (a collage of representations of your passions). “It’s an easy way to keep your attention on the things you really want to grow stronger in your life,” notes Attwood. Use these priority passions as a guidepost. “Whenever you are faced with a choice, a decision or opportunity, choose in favor of your passions,” advises Attwood. Then run to the goal with purpose in every step. Take the test again every six months, because passions can change and evolve over time.
This 3-hour interactive workshop is based on the work of William Bridges, Ph.D., and others. Elaine Voci, Ph.D. will facilitate and provide insights, inspiration and practical strategies to help you honor the past, utilize the creative potential of the in-between neutral zone, and embrace the future with joy. Participants each receive a binder with a full set of handouts, and a resource reading list of “best books.”
Saturday, November 10, 2012, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm ∙ $60 per person To register go to www.elainevoci.com or call 317-730-5481. Elaine Voci. Ph.D. Life Coach and Forgiveness Coach Realize your own true beauty • Accept healing and transformation into your life www.elainevoci.com • 317-730-5481
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Dream, 77 percent of Americans now say that achieving their big dream comprises improving the quality of their lives by strengthening personal relationships. As for millennials, 39 percent say they already have what they need. Also, those that feel growing pressure to buy more and better material possessions has dropped from 66 percent in 2006 to well below half today. “Plenty of people have already started down this path. They’re growing vegetables, raising chickens and keeping bees. They’re building their own homes, often with the help of friends and neighbors,” writes Boston University Sociology Professor Juliet Schor, Ph.D. In her groundbreaking book, Plenitude: The New Economics of True Wealth, she argues that contrary to many economists’ assumptions, a shorter work week and smaller economy is better for society as a whole. More, such a lifestyle, “allows people to build stronger social connections, maintain their physical and mental health and engage in activities that are more creative and meaningful.”
Any Example Proves the Rule
Ever since childhood days of helping her mother make clothing for the family, Juliette Bastian has had a passion for fashion design. Her love of dancing dates back to watching American Bandstand. But when it came to choosing a career, “There was always this trigger that went off in my head that said, ‘You need to make money,’” she explains. By her mid-40s, this San Dimas, California, resident boasted a six-figure salary and a successful, but not terribly fulfilling career doing accounting and strategic business planning. To indulge her creative side, she created colorful spreadsheets, but it wasn’t enough. “At one point, I acknowledged, ‘I am not happy walking into work anymore,’” recalls Bastian, now 52. “I felt like a hamster on a wheel.” Seven years ago, she walked out, and with Attwood’s help, set out to find her true callings. “People always think you have to pick just one, but you have passions that run across every aspect of your life,” she says. “I now realize I am a dancer, fashion designer, family person and spiritual woman.” Bastian begins each week by making a color-coded “strategic plan of action,” making sure to include elements of each of her five passions: financial freedom, exceptional relationships, optimal health, successful business ventures and an alliance with God. That means she’s back in school studying fashion design, and now makes time for dancing, church, family and a part-time career-coaching business. She says that it has been financially rough at times. But the “sacrifices”—like fewer hair appointments, fancy clothes, meals out and expensive holiday gifts for friends—have been well worth it. “I now have the flexibility, freedom and joy of knowing I am living who Juliette truly is,” she says with a smile. “I know I’ll be taken care of as long as I honor what truly matters to me.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance writer near Boulder, CO. Connect at Lisa@LisaAnnMarshall.com. 20
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Purposeful Life Tips by Elaine Voci
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reating a life of purpose begins with holding an intention in your heart for the life you desire and believing in the power within you to manifest the life you were born to live. Giving your dreams a chance to come true includes dedicating your spirit and passion and spunk to believing in yourself and in the life you can imagine. You have the ability to move far beyond any previous limits, whether self-imposed or imposed by others, and the universe is waiting to co-create new outcomes and new opportunities. Here are some things to keep in mind: 1. Ignore doom and gloom messages. Too often we are surrounded by naysayers, the cynical, the miserable who seek company for their misery, and the media that seems bent on dwelling in a negative world of fear. It’s as if there’s a conspiracy against being bold, against following your dreams and your true heart in order to create the life you long for. Recognize the projections of others and reject negative “advice” by choosing to listen, instead, to your intuition. 2. Recognize the battle being waged between love and fear. Fear will diminish you, and make you want to curl up in a ball and leave the adventures and personal discoveries to others braver than you think you are. But love is a power that does not fail. It is greater than fear and it will propel you toward your destiny in sometimes mysterious ways that you cannot anticipate. 3. Trust your heart. Your heart calls you to step bravely into an uncommon life, a life that is lived from inspiration instead of fear. Sometimes the call is not clear, but it is always persistent; it just will not leave you alone until you listen. 4. Don’t quit before the miracle. There’s a tendency in human beings to stop right at the threshold of their greatness and their exceptional capabilities because they can’t see the path clearly or what will happen next. Yet, this uncertainty is a key component of the wondrous path of an inspired life. It’s impossible to plan such a life. Your fear will never get you there, but your love will. 5. Follow your love over and over. Trust in yourself and in the truth you can feel in your bones, in your gut and in your soul. The path of trusting is far more than the circumstances you can see around you today. It stretches into the unknown future, the land of your dearest dreams and that special place where the promise of a beautiful life waits for you. 6. Know that your dreams want to come true. They beckon you to rid yourself of fear and step into your true life – the one brimming with unique meaning and purpose that only you can fulfill. You will never be sorry for following your love instead of your fear. Trust the process! www.NACrossroads.com
Yoga in Everyday Life With Meta Chaya Hirschl by Beth Davis
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eta Chaya Hirschl took her first yoga class in 1978 while working at a stressful job as a manufacturing supervisor. Feeling overwhelmed, she thought yoga might help. Unfortunately, the instructor discouraged her from returning after she fell asleep at the end of the class, telling her that if she couldn’t stay awake, she couldn’t be a yogi. Naturally, she never dreamed that one day she would be a nationally recognized yoga instructor and teacher of instructors. After many years working in business, teaching at Purdue University and writing software manuals— Hirschl was drawn back to yoga after developing severe asthma, nasal polyps and continual sinus infections. Doctors told her the condition was genetic and recommended taking drugs indefinitely, which caused unpleasant side effects. Determined to regain her health, she began exploring alternative solutions, and yoga once again entered the picture. Though it didn’t eliminate the disease, yoga helped her gain a whole new perspective, and along with other
lifestyle changes, she was able to stop taking her medications. “As a programmer and analyst, I knew what it was like to sit in front of a computer and feel disconnected,” says Hirschl. “Once I began to move, I realized how much the body matters. I understood that the mind and body feed off of each other and that I couldn’t stay healthy by staying at a computer all the time.” Though she knew she could no longer tolerate working in a career that didn’t feed her soul, she wasn’t sure what else to do. On a yoga retreat in Mexico, she found her answer during a meditative experience: she was supposed to teach yoga. She began taking numerous training courses and earned a Registered Yoga Teacher/Therapist (RYT) 500hour status. In 2001, she opened YogaNow, a studio in New Mexico, and later established the YogaNow Teacher Training Apprentice Program, a nationally accredited curriculum incorporating a variety of traditions and styles. In January 2010 her book, Vital Yoga: A Sourcebook for Students and
Teachers, was published and has since garnered multiple awards. Hirschl is on a mission to educate and inform practitioners, students and instructors of all levels that there’s more to yoga than downward dog. “Yoga is about choosing what you think. It can help us overcome that feeling of not being enough; to tune out everyday distractions and pressures for us to conform and instead help us focus on the beauty of true self,” she says. “Yoga can absolutely change a person’s life and self-image.” On November 10 and 11, Hirschl will host the workshop, Yoga and Body: Learning to Love the True Self, at the Ann Katz Festival of Books & Arts. Here, she will offer techniques to train the mind to move toward thoughts of nourishment and support instead of self-criticism. “It’s not just a theoretical discussion,” she says. “Participants will take home tools that they can use in their everyday life.” For more information or to register, call 317-251-9467 or visit jccindy.org. For more information about Hirschl, visit YogaNow.org.
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Self-Hypnosis for Childbirth
“What the mind believes, the body achieves” by Kindra Hunckler
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n the evening of August 31st, 2012, Livia Ball was delighted to notice signs that her body and her baby were getting ready for birth. Over the past several months, she had been preparing and practicing for a comfortable natural birth using childbirth hypnosis and she had been getting increasingly excited about this moment when all her preparation would pay off. That night she awoke to new sensations that she had not felt before, and contractions continued to come steadily through the early morning hours. Livia began to use her hypnosis tools. She listened to her birthing day affirmations CD that helped set the tone for her birth and encouraged her to relax and trust her body and her baby. As her contractions got stronger and closer together, she used the environment around her to help stay calm and comfortable, taking a shower, rocking on her yoga ball, resting on the arm chair. She also used the techniques she had practiced to take herself deeper into hypnosis envisioning comfort and peace flowing all through her body. When it was time to go to the hospital, Livia took her headphones in the car. Her husband drove while she stayed in hypnosis and they anticipated the moment when they would meet their baby girl. 22
Just 11 days later, Livia is beaming as she tells the story of her daughter’s birth. “I was really excited when my birthing time started,” she says “taking a Hypnobabies® class was like training for a marathon, and this was the big day.” Livia found out about Hypnobabies online and took a 6-week course through IU Health Network. “I chose to use childbirth hypnosis because I wanted to experience the joy of birthing. Hypnobabies was empowering for me—a confidence booster!” Livia learned, practiced, and utilized her hypnosis tools while she was pregnant, and with these tools and the support of her husband and doula, at 4:43pm on September 1st, baby Mikaela was welcomed joyfully into the world.
What is Hypnosis / Self-hypnosis ?
Often when people hear the term “hypnosis,” it conjures up images of a caped and mustached man of mystery dangling a pocket-watch in front of a dazed young woman who seems under his control. This is the way hypnosis is often portrayed in films and television shows. But in reality, hypnosis is a natural state of being that we all experience every day, when we zone out while driving, get caught up in a
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good book or entranced by an intense scene in a movie. In his book, The Art of Hypnosis, renowned hypnotist, C. Roy Hunter MS, CHt, states that “all hypnosis is self-hypnosis . . .[it] is an altered state of consciousness,” and that “the most accurate way of defining hypnosis is simply to refer to it as guided meditation.” Even so, this guided meditation, when practiced correctly, can have profound effects on the body and the mind and has been used for decades by professionals and lay practitioners alike to help cure ailments, conquer habits and addictions, and alleviate discomfort caused by everything from acne to fibromyalgia. Over the last thirty years, the use of hypnosis in childbirth has increased in popularity and availability, with programs like HypnoBirthing®, Hypnobabies®, and HypBirth®. While each of these programs is different, they all offer expectant moms and their partners training and tools for using hypnosis to achieve comfortable, natural births.
Why Hypnosis for Birth?
As more research surfaces indicating risks associated with the use of epidurals, narcotics, and other pain-management medications used in childbirth, more and more women are looking for natural
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alternatives to help them minimize or eliminate pain. In many ways, hypnosis is a perfect solution to the dilemma of wanting a natural birth as well as a comfortable one. True medical self-hypnosis relies on four key ingredients for success: imagination, belief, expectation, and conviction. When a person believes that a particular outcome—like an easy comfortable childbirth—is possible, she will be better able to imagine that event taking place. As she practices imagining and visualizing her perfect birth, she comes to expect it to happen this way, and with that expectation comes the conviction that she is able to and deserves to have the birth experience she desires. The Hypnobabies course materials sums this up nicely with the statement and affirmation, “What you expect to happen, indeed comes to pass.” Or, as new-mom Livia Ball put it, “As you envision things, that really is how they come to fruition.” The mind is a powerful tool, yes. But why? How can the application of this mind-over-matter principle work when the time comes to birth a baby? The interaction between mind and body during childbirth can be explained as two opposing cycles that can take place for a woman during pregnancy, labor, and birth: The Fear-Tension-Pain Cycle and the Relaxation-Release-Comfort Cycle.
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The Fear-Tension-Pain Cycle: FearTension-Pain Syndrome—was first presented as a theory by the late British obstetrician Grantly Dick-Read in the 1920s and explains the impact that fear and anxiety can have on the experience of pain during the birth process. The sensations felt during birth that are often described as pain are a result of the contracting of the strongest muscles in a woman’s body—the muscles of the uterus—as well as the stretching of tissues in the pelvic region and birth canal. These muscles and tissues are designed to work together best when a woman feels safe and is relaxed— the uterus contracting to move baby down, and the tissues of the cervix and birth canal steadily stretching and opening in response. However, when a woman experiences fear and anxiety
jobs, a woman’s body is able to release and relax more fully allowing her uterine muscles to easily do their job and allowing the baby to more easily position him or herself most optimally for birth. Releasing tension makes the birth process more comfortable and enjoyable for the woman who is then able to experience other sensations of this incredible life event.
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during birth, it can cause her body to go into protective mode and tense up, which results in the ultra-strong muscles working against themselves, and causing more pain. The increased pain compounds fear and anxiety, which in turn boosts tension, and so on. The Relaxation-Release-Comfort Cycle: By achieving a deep state of relaxation through hypnosis, birthing women are able to allow their bodies to release the hormones that aid in childbirth, bonding, and lactation— oxytocin, beta-endorphin, and prolactin. And, they are able to minimize the hormonal bogey-man of the FearTension-Pain Cycle, adrenaline. As the birth-supporting hormones do their
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Hypnosis for childbirth counteracts experience of pain by addressing fears and anxieties and redefining the possibilities of birth. As Marie Mongan asserts in her book HypnoBirthing, the Mongan Method, “every woman has within her power to call upon her natural maternal instinct to birth her babies in joy and comfort in a manner that most mirrors nature.” Learning and utilizing self-hypnosis to achieve a comfortable birth is not magic or voodoo, but simply remapping and manipulating those key ingredients—belief, expectation, imagination, and conviction—to create a desirable outcome. Childbirth hypnosis cultivates a mental environment full of positive expectations— turns all the what ifs that so many women have been taught to dwell upon, into what ifs full of new possibilities. Kindra Hunckler is a birth doula and hypnobabies childbirth hypnosis instructor in Indianapolis. Find her online at www.facebook.com/eleganthypno. See ad on page 30.
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“For other breeds, 12 is not necessarily elderly.” Key signs that indicate a pet may be slowing down and require special attention include changes in appetite, mobility and social interaction with people and other pets. In general, watch for flagging desires, abilities and cooperation.
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AGING GRACEFULLY Good Ways to Care for Pets in their Golden Years by Sandra Murphy
We know that animals subjectively age faster than humans. What are the signs and how can we ease the way for an elderly pet?
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s with humans, living longer doesn’t mean adding on time at the end, but adding to the middle, when pets can still enjoy themselves, maybe with some changes and modifications,” advises Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Mark Howes, owner of Berglund Animal Hospital, in
Evanston, Illinois. “Pets deserve quality of life.” Howes believes the old rule of thumb—one human year equals seven dog years—has changed. Size and breed are also factors now. “A 7-yearold great Dane is a senior, but for a Pomeranian, it’s closer to 10,” he says.
Instead of visiting a veterinarian’s office, choosing a vet that makes house calls is one viable solution. This is how New Yo r k C i t y - b a s e d D r. Jonathan Leshanski has specialized in aiding p e t s f o r 1 5 ye a r s . “During home visits, I notice things a pet’s person may miss or misinterpret in the midst of daily companioning,” says Leshanski, who sees more cats than dogs. “Because house calls are convenient for owners, I see pets more often and can diagnose problems earlier.” Dr. Cathy Alinovi also takes to the road with her rural practice, Hoof Stock Veterinary Service, in Pine Village, Indiana. She’s found, “The best way to keep a pet healthy and present longer is to keep the brain active,” adding that clients attest that their dog lived well and longer because of early intervention. “Some treatments for maintaining flexibility in their body are as simple as massage and stretching,” she adds. An older or ill pet can become a finicky eater whose diet needs revamping. Dogs can sometimes skip a
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meal or two, but it’s important for cats to eat regularly says Jodi Ziskin, a holistic nutrition consultant who specializes in companion animal care in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. “Each animal is different, and it’s important to find the right food texture, smell and taste,” she notes. “Keep nutrients as pure and organic as possible and serve real meat and veggies. If a pet has trouble chewing or needs more fluids, try dehydrated foods, thinned by blending with filtered water to a puréed consistency. Don’t set food and water dishes on the floor—raise them so the pet’s head is higher than his stomach, which helps digestion.” Ziskin recalls how a holistic diet and supplements enabled her own cat, Kayla, diagnosed with chronic renal failure, hyperthyroidism and irritable bowel syndrome at age 14, to live twice as long as her original prognosis of three years. Acupuncture and subcutaneous fluid therapy complemented her nutritional program. For pets with chronic pain from arthritis or another ailment, veterinary house calls can literally be lifesavers, because they give owners more options than premature euthanasia. Dr. Karri Miller, a veterinary oncologist with Veterinary Healthcare Associates, in Winter Haven, Florida, advises, “Cancer treatments for pets are not as harsh as they are for people and have fewer side effects. Before making a decision about treatment, consult a veterinary oncologist and ask a lot of questions. More pets today are living longer with a good quality of life.” Dr. Kathleen Cooney, owner of Home to Heaven veterinary services, in Loveland, Colorado, likes the team approach. “We teach people to partner with their pet on a day-to-day basis and help take away the fear by educating the family to recognize the stages of aging and illness, pain and crisis, manage nutrition and live like their pets do—in the moment, not in the future. Understanding brings peace.” When the end comes, compassionate euthanasia at home or on Cooney’s farm lends a comforting atmosphere at a difficult time.
Leaving with Dignity For aging or terminally ill pets, Dr. Mary Gardner, owner of Lap of Love, in Broward County, Florida, works with families through the end of the pet’s life. “As a veterinarian who solely practices in-home hospice and euthanasia, I have been given a unique privilege,” she says. “Hospice care supports both the pet and family. I make sure the family and I have a clearly defined goal—the comfort of the animal.” Similar to hospice care for humans, pets in hospice are given palliative care that can prolong life without suffering or pain. Accepting help from a hospice service is not about giving up, but simply recognizing that additional treatment will not cure the illness. It’s accepting that the quality of each day of life is more important than the number of days. It’s living fully, beginning to end, right up until the last breath.
ENTICING A PICKY EATER “A pet doesn’t need to eat every nutrient every day. A balance achieved over several days will work. Getting them to eat is the main thing,” says Jodi Ziskin, a Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based animal wellness counselor. “Details can be worked out later.” She suggests these nutritious tips for perking up interest: Feed the animal two to four times a day in small amounts, so the stomach is neither empty or overfull. Changing from a raw diet to cooked food can aid digestion for older pets. For cats: Quinoa, millet or rice slows digestion and allows absorption of more nutrients. Because cats utilize fat in their diet better than dogs, a full-fat, plain yogurt is a good treat. For dogs: Low-fat yogurt and probiotics soothe the stomach. Chicken thigh meat offers more flavor than breast meat. For both: A scrambled egg is a welcome treat. Also, add a bit of liquid from no-salt added, low mercury, wild caught, BPA-free cans of water-packed tuna poured over their regular food or alternatively, ground-meat baby food. Aroma plays a large part in appetite, so appropriately warm foods before serving. Chamomile tea—about two teaspoons for cats and more for dogs, depending on size—has a calming effect and aids digestion. Like humans, pets sometimes need an antacid—ask a veterinarian for advice. If administering pills is a problem, crush them in the liquid from water-packed tuna, put it into a feeding syringe and slowly squirt the liquid into the corner of the pet’s mouth. LapOfLove.com/Pet_ Quality_of_Life_Scale. pdf helps owners track signs of improvements or deterioration that require adjustments in life management.
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Jack Canfield Shares Insights on Creating Success by Linda Sechrist
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ack Canfield is best known as co-author of The New York Times number-one bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series, which has sold more than 500 million copies in 47 languages. A featured teacher in the films The Secret and Tapping the Source, he also has been interviewed on more than 1,000 radio and TV segments. He currently serves as CEO of The Canfield Training Group and president and founder of the Transformational Leadership Council.
Even with a wealth of webinars, teleclasses, workshops and other tools advising everyone how to live the life of their dreams, why do so many still struggle to feel successful? Just having a map in your hands doesn’t mean that you will get to your destination. Understanding your fears and limiting beliefs does not necessarily give you the ability to overcome them. Humans also have built-in protective
Th e m i n d i s d iv i d e d i n t o t wo hemispheres. One is responsible for rational, conscious thought and processes ideas sequentially, using language. The other is emotional, and processes ideas simultaneously, using pictures. The emotional, subconscious mind is far more powerful than the rational, conscious mind. It controls about 95 percent of our thoughts and actions and is motivated by the pull of pleasurable rewards and the push of negative emotions. To understand the challenge of change, think of the emotional mind as an elephant and the rational mind as the rider. As long as the elephant doesn’t have a strong desire to move in a particular direction, the rider can control the elephant. However, if the direction that the elephant wants to go in is different than what the rider has in mind, the chance of forcing the elephant radically diminishes. The reason that so many people fail to achieve success is that the elephantine subconscious is innately averse to the new action that needs to be taken. To make tasks much easier, the elephant must be motivated to move in a certain direction or, at the very least, remain neutral and not resist the rider. By applying some newer, cuttingedge tools that support change, such as tapping points along the body’s energy
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mechanisms that often override their efforts to achieve their goals in order to maintain the status quo. While ideas presented in programs and courses to help people achieve success can inspire and motivate positive change, many people get stuck when they have to apply them. In the past, many of the methods used to overcome obstacles to success have been tedious and time consuming, requiring months or years of intense concentration and relentless perseverance.
Why is it so challenging to make the changes necessary to succeed?
meridians, the approach used in the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), it is not only possible to get the elephant to cease resisting, but can also shave time off the journey to personal power and accomplishment. Tapping can transform the beliefs and emotions that cause selfdoubt, self-sabotage, procrastination and other roadblocks. It is being used around the world to help people minimize or eliminate issues as varied as fears, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder, food cravings and chronic pain.
What do you consider ultimate success? Many people report that after applying my 64 recommended success principles, they have achieved outstanding results in one area of their life, although they didn’t meet their expectations in another. Ultimate success isn’t about having only financial success, yet poor relationships; it’s about having success in all areas of your life. So, as practitioners like my coauthor Pamela Bruner, a business success coach and EFT expert, teach the tapping technique, they verbally introduce a powerful success principle and note the resistance people might encounter when trying to implement that principle. This can be done in person or self-administered, as demonstrated on the DVD included in our book, Tapping Into Ultimate Success.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1
The Yoga of Truth: Expressing Yourself through Asana with Sadie Nardini - Many people think they are living their truth, but they’re actually still playing out old stories that are restricting them from full happiness and success. Reveal yourself straight from your Satya, or innermost truth. Cityoga School of Yoga and Health, 2442 N Central Ave, Indpls. Cityoga.biz. “Come Together” Drum Circle & Music Gathering – 6:30-8pm. Led by Adam Riviere. A celebration of world music, dance, and culture in one location. All levels welcome (newbies to advanced). Drums are provided for use and all are welcome to bring their own as well and any other instruments. $10. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St., Indpls. 317-253-5683. Wendy@ MotherNatureSun.com. MotherNatureSun.com.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3
Walk for World Peace – 1:30pm. Walk with other peace-minded folks and enjoy the fall beauty at Holcomb Gardens. Two hour walk includes a short break mid-walk to hear a Dharma reading to inspire us on our way. Leashed pets welcome. Donations accepted. All proceeds go to the meditation and prayer activities of DKBC. $15 per adult/$8 per child 12 and under. Holcomb Gardens, 4600 Sunset Ave., Indpls. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center. 317-374-5281.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Cooking Class: Dynamite Holiday Bites – 5:30-7:30pm. Unveil the secrets to fabulous holiday foods and enjoy the warm flavors that create the joy of the season. $35. Reinventing Wellness, 8725 Gordonshire Dr, Indpls. ReinventingWellness.com.
How can we support our goals FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 in everyday life? I’ve learned that few people actually study the principles of success as they relate to life. In college or business school, students are taught management skills that apply to business, but not the skill sets or mindsets needed for success in their personal lives. Students in educational institutions of any kind never learn that they control their life. We all need to understand that the books we read, the TV shows we watch and the social environment we choose to immerse ourselves in all either undermine our success or support it. For more information, visit JackCanfield.com. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings magazine.
Beginner Ipsalu Tantra Yoga Weekend Retreat – 11/9-/11/11. Learn how to use creative life force energy for personal transformation, healing and self realization. Move through blocks and unleash potential. Register Laura Rain, 317-258-9844. LauraMedialWoman@Gmail.com.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Successfully Managing Personal Life Transitions – 9:30am-12:30pm. An interactive workshop to help you make the most of change. This interactive workshop is based on the work of William Bridges, Ph.D., and others. Elaine Voci, Ph.D. will facilitate and provide insights, inspiration and practical strategies to help you honor the past, utilize the creative potential of the in-between neutral zone, and embrace the future with joy. Participants each receive a binder with a full set of handouts, and a resource reading list of “best books.” Elaine Voci Life Skills Coaching, LLC, Carmel IN. To register call 317-730-5481 or visit ElaineVoci.com.
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Yoga Workshop Nov 10 & 11. Yoga & Body, Learning to Love the True Self, Including Your Beautiful Body with Meta Chaya Hirschl, E-RYT 500 and author of Vital Yoga: A Sourcebook for Students and Teachers. Details on the four workshops follow. This workshop can be used for Yoga Alliance continuing education credits. JCC Indy. JCCIndy.org. Introduction to Yoga & Body Image Workshop – 9:30am-12pm. Session I. Introduction for all levels including beginners and seasoned practitioners. We’ll conclude with a simple meditation practice. $35/$190 all four sessions. JCC Indy, 6701 Hoover Rd. To register, 317-2519467 or visit JCCIndy.org. “Soul Signals: Empowering Your Intuition” – 1-3pm. Workshop with internationally known medical intuitive, psychic, and healer, Tina Zion. Learn how to tap into your inner wisdom and intuition to help you make better choices and live a less stressful life. Unity of Indianapolis, 907 N. Delaware St., Indpls. UnityofIndy.com. Core Strength and Mantra Workshop – 2-4:30pm. Session II. Focus on poses that build core strength and add inner locks and seals. We’ll use both active (yang) poses and more passive or receptive poses (yin) to work with strength of the body and mind. $55/$190 all four sessions. JCC Indy, 6701 Hoover Rd. To register, 317-251-9467 or visit JCCIndy.org Story Play Showcase with artist Q&A – 6:30-8:30pm. Acclaimed IndyFringe Festival performer Nell Weatherwax and two advanced students offer an evening of True Storytelling, And I Am NOT Making This Up! The show is followed by a short Q&A. Free. Pine Cone Yoga Center in Rocky Ripple, 841 W 53rd St., Indpls. NellWeatherwax.com.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Pose & Breathing Practice for Strength and Clarity Workshop – 9:30am-12pm. Session III. Warm up with poses and then practice breathing patterns called pranayama that both build intrinsic core strength and help the mind focus. We continue to work with mantras as well as mudras for shifting thought patterns and we will practice meditation techniques. $55/$190 all four sessions. JCC Indy, 6701 Hoover Rd. To register, 317-2519467 or visit JCCIndy.org.
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Free Day of Acupuncture – 1-5pm. Free acupuncture for Veterans in honor of Veterans Day at our Downtown Clinic. Walk-ins welcome. IDCA, 111 E. 16th St., Indpls . 317423-9999. IndyAcu.com/idca. Creating Your Plan, Sadhana We Live Workshop – 2-4:30pm. Session IV. Allow this workshop to jumpstart your life and take the energy and insights home with you. Develop the personal practice (sadhana) that works for you, and form buddy groups or sangha. $55/$190 all four sessions. JCC Indy, 6701 Hoover Rd. To register, 317-251-9467 or visit JCCIndy.org.
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Native American Flute Class – 12-2pm Grammy nominated Native American flute player, Douglas Blue Feather, will teach you how to play the flute. $20. Class size limited to 25. Unity of Indianapolis, 907 N. Delaware St., Indpls. UnityOfIndy.com.
‘Found Object d’Art’ – by Kevin Springsteen. Participate in the Gallery walk and view structural pieces of art that Kevin has forged from everyday and found objects. Nature’s Karma, Carmel City Center. 317-843-9999.
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Restorative Yoga – 6-7:30pm. This gentle type of yoga releases the body at a deep level. All poses are done on the floor and supported by props. Soft music and dim lights add to the mood. Perfect if you feel stressed, tired, or want to pamper yourself. $25 breath.life.yoga, 8202 Clearvista Pkwy 8C, Melissa Webb 317-502-5630.
Mark Your Calendar Self-Actualization Event with Karen Leslie – 6pm. Listening to and meeting a motivational speaker whose life has transformed and continues to do so can inspire your soul purpose of becoming your own mastermind. Hosted by Karen Leslie, owner of Silver The Organic Salon. $20 includes organic snacks and beverages. RSVP, 317-362-0288 or visit SilverOrganicSalon.com.
Waking to a Brighter Future Begins with Light-Filled Holidays Welcome to Natural Awakenings’ special Awakening Humanity issue
Grief & Loss Workshop – 6:30p-8:30pm. As the holidays approach, those who are dealing with loss in their lives can experience compounded grief. If you or someone you know has lost a loved one through death or divorce, or lost a beloved pet or a job, or if you are dealing with a health challenge, this may help. Love Offering. Unity of Indianapolis, 907 N. Delaware St., Indpls. UnityOfIndy.com.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Whole-istic Connection Lunch – 11:30am. Bringing together holistic practitioners to network, support, and inspire our professions. RSVP at Meetup.com/Whole-istic_Connection or contact Jennifer Seffrin at Jennifer@SeffrinSynergy.com.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15
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. Unity of Indianapolis, 907 N. Delaware St., Indpls. UnityOfIndy.com.
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Yoga For the Five Elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Space with Todd Norian - Nov 16-18. We are all made of the 5 elements and when they are balanced, you feel great. When out of balance you can feel heavy (too much earth), emotional (too much water), irritable (too much fire), scattered and fearful (too much air), and aloof or spacey (too much sky). Rebalance. Cityoga School of Yoga and Health, 2442 N Central Ave, Indpls. CitYoga.biz.
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Arts & Crafts and Bake Sale – 9am-1pm. Local artists will have their creations for sale before and after the service. Unity of Indianapolis, 907 N. Delaware St., Indpls. UnityOfIndy.com.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28
Women’s Scented Spiritual Journey – 6:30pm. Join Pam Conrad for Aromas of Healing for a candlelight feast of ancient spiritual scents to soothe and enliven as we journey through the holiday season. $20. The Playful Soul, 6516 N. Ferguson, Indpls. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Sounding Light with Janiece Jaffe – 6:30-7:45pm. Immerse yourself in deep relaxation with crystal bowls, toning and exotic sounds of other worldly instruments. Janiece Jaffe has an amazing voice that will take you on a vibrational journey. Bring whatever you need to feel comfortable on the floor. $15. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St., Indpls. 317-253-5683. Wendy@ MotherNatureSun.com. MotherNatureSun.com.
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Travel Journal Workshop – 1-4pm. Bonnie Stahlecker will again be sharing her 30 years of bookbinding experience as she teaches you how to create your very own customized travel journal. Personalize your handmade soft leather journal with inserts and pockets on pages of recycled paper. Class size is 8. $45 and a 50% deposit will secure your spot. Nature’s Karma, Carmel City Center. Beth.NaturesKarma@Gmail.com. 317-443-0130.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4
Holiday Cooking Made Simple & Delicious – 5:30-7:30pm. Holiday favorites are here, without the fat, fuss or frustrations. $35. Reinventing Wellness, 8725 Gordonshire Dr, Indpls. ReinventingWellness.com.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8
Vision Board Workshop – 10:30am-1pm. Explore thought and belief patterns; Participate in a guided meditation; Practice gentle asana; Create personal vision boards to break through any limiting beliefs. Cityoga School of Yoga and Health, 2442 N Central Ave, Indpls. CitYoga.biz.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21
Solstice 2012 Weekend – Friday through Sunday. A Gift for the Beginning. A Celebration of the Light Within all Creation. Overnight a c c o m m o d a t i o n s a v a i l a b l e b y R S V P. Meals included. Donation. Rainbow Farm/ Oakwood Retreat Center. 765-747-7027. OakwoodRetreatCenter@webstop.com.
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daily Mysore Ashtanga Yoga – Mon-Fri 6-8am. Bring your Ashtanga practice to Indy’s premier Mysore Ashtanga room at CITYOGA 2442 N. Central Ave. Indpls. 317-920-9642. CitYoga.biz. 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. Yoga Classes – Yoga classes all levels, plus private & workplace sessions. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E. 56th St., Indpls. 317-257-9642. IPYC.org.
monday Yin Yoga – 8:30-9:30am. Yin Yoga postures are beneficial to all, they allow you to go deeper into connective tissues. This class is appropriate for all levels of yoga practitioners. CitYoga, 2442 N. Central Ave., Indy. 317-920-9642. CitYoga.biz. 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 Church of Indianapolis, 907 N. Delaware. 317-635-4066. UnityOfIndy.com. Weight loss – 6:30-7:30pm. No diets or struggles. Free chat and ebook available online. 317-4454203. MakingWeightLossEasy.com. $297. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E. 56th St., Indpls. 317-257-9642. IPYC.org. The Power of Myth in Our Lives – 6:30-8:30pm. Through 8/20. With Rev. Don Treadwell. An examination of myths and their influence in our lies based on the PBS series. Love Offering. Unity Church of Indianapolis, 907 N. Delaware. 317635-4066. UnityOfIndy.com. Ananda Mandala with Oneness Blessing – 6:308pm. Experience powerful breathwork through the chakras that elevates your spirit and awakens your soul. Receive the Oneness Blessing afterwards for a truly blissful state of higher consciousness. $10. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St., Indpls. 317-253-5683. MotherNatureSun.com, Wendy@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.
tuesday Hot Vinyasa Yoga – 6 and 8:45am. This class incorporates a series of postures in an exceptionally warm studio environment for an invigorating and rejuvenating practice. CitYoga, 2442 N. Central Ave., Indy. 317-920-9642. CitYoga.biz. Restorative Yoga – 11:30am. Flourish Yoga + Wellbeing, 10138 Brooks School Rd, Fishers. 317-841-0103. Amy@flourishyoga.biz. FlourishYoga.Biz. Live Music and Dinner – 5:30-8:30pm. Liven up your week with a tribute to the Crooners and Big Band favorites along with our wine specials! Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville, 317-733-1700. TradersPointCreamery.com. Yoga for Healing the Heart – 5:45-7pm. Yoga for those recovering from stress, grief, life crisis. PeaceThroughYoga.com. Meditations for Busy People – 7pm. Kathy Ryan will guide you through simple everyday meditations to still your mind, reduce stress, and invoke a peaceful inner state of well-being. This is a drop in class and no previous experience is required. $10. Nature’s Karma, Carmel City Center, 317-843-9999. Tai Chi – 7:30pm. Energize, refresh, and renew with the subtle and powerful practice of Tai Chi with Pierre Couvillion. All levels welcome to this weekly class. Santosha School. Santosha-School.com.
wednesday Half Price Glasses of Wine – 5-9pm. Try one of our unique, sustainable and organic wines, half price on Wednesdays. Pair with our Artisan Cheese Fondue and other distinctive menu dishes. Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville, 317-733-1700. TradersPointCreamery.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.
Hot Vinyasa Yoga – 6 and 8:45am. This class incorporates a series of postures in an exceptionally warm studio environment for an invigorating and rejuvenating practice. CitYoga, 2442 N. Central Ave., Indy. 317-920-9642. CitYoga.biz. 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. 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. More Than The Mat – 11:30. Explore yoga philosophy and lifestyle, along with complimentary modalities. $10. breath.life.yoga. 317-502-5630, BreathLifeYoga.com.
friday Live Music & Organic Dinner – 5-9pm. Start weekend with our toe-tapping musical talent and a healthy organic dinner every Friday night in the rustic, candle-lit Loft Restaurant. Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. 317-7331700. TradersPointCreamery.com.
saturday Heated Vinyasa – 8:30am and Metabolic Training at 9am. Yoga Monkey, 6160 Hillside Avenue, Indpls. 317-493-1521. YogaMonkeyFitness.com. Winter Green Market – 9am-12:30pm. Shop our local food growers and crafters in the heated Red Barn every Saturday morning...Rain or Shine! The Green Market, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. TPFOrganics.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 Hot Vinyasa – 9:45am and Total Body Conditioning – 9:45. Yoga Monkey, 6160 Hillside Avenue, Indpls. 317-493-1521. YogaMonkeyFitness.com. 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.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 7pm. With Sarah Megel int./adv. Shamrock Wellness, 14535 B Hazel Dell Parkway, Carmel 46033 (Inside the Riverview Health and Fitness Building). 317-703-4431. ShamrockWellness.com.
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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. 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 live jazz night at The Loft! Pair your “farm to table” dinner with a glass of organic wine and our local musical mavens every Sunday night! The Loft Restaurant, Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. 317-733-1700. TradersPointCreamery.com.
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