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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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Transform Your Life with Mentors, Books, Workshops and Online Courses

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letterfrompublisher “Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into thanksgivings.” ~ William Arthur Ward

contactus Publisher Teona Wright Publisher@AwakenIndy.com Editorial Michael Painton · Charlotte Marshall Randy Kambic Sales & Marketing Kim Miller Sales@AwakenIndy.com Kate Hackney Kate@AwakenIndy.com Social Media & Event Coordinator Melissa Doll Melissa@AwakenIndy.com Technical Support Kyle Miller Kyle@AwakenIndy.com Production & Design Kim Cerne · Paul Scott Contact Info: P.O. Box 443 Indianapolis, IN 46038 Phone: 317-283-9600 Fax: 317-613-5844

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utumn’s glorious colors announce a favorite time of year for me. I inhale the crisp air and revel in anticipating Thanksgiving—a time of gratitude and good food! Throughout the holiday season and always, we have the opportunity to give thanks daily for all the good we have, are and can be.

Experts observe that an attitude of gratitude in and of itself can lead to growth, help restore balance in our lives, and welcome even more good in to be Reagan Doll, Kim, Melissa Doll, thankful for. It’s a perfect time for Natural Teona and Kate Hackney Awakenings to spark focus on Personal at the recent Gluten-Free Living Now Expo Growth. We invite you to take a moment now to hit the “pause” button and discover the people, places and things within these pages as they light a path to new views, perspectives and perhaps a renewed sense of inner peace.

In our feature article, “Fast Track to Personal Growth,” Bess J.M. Hochstein explores several avenues of self-inquiry that can lead to more grace and love for our self and thus, those around us. Each positive choice and selfless contribution we make ripples out to benefit the whole, joining other expanding ripples in making the world a better place. What a wonderful thought to move forward with during this special season of Thanksgiving.

Together, you, I and 3.8 million more Natural Awakenings readers are contributing to the mounting positive energy making a helpful difference in everything from recycling to paying it forward. Our individual and collective spirit plays a vital role in encouraging others to join in. When it comes to the many opportunities this magazine provides us, our family’s motto is: “Do good things, and good things will happen.”

Throughout this month’s editorial we highlight local people, events and businesses that are working to do good things, make a difference and improve others’ lives in our community. Georgetown Market celebrates 40 years of bringing natural health and wellness products and education to Indy. Vine Healthcare opens a larger practice in Carmel, providing multi-layered services in functional and integrative medicine. Practitioners share their insights on the Egoscue Method of alignment. Tom Wood Subaru joins us as a partner and supporter of eco-friendly practices with the message “because it is the right thing to do.” Welcome one and all to the building wave of good works.

We recognize all these blessings, and rejoice that gratitude grows when it is shared. Our staff is forever thankful for everyone that supports, energizes and contributes in myriad ways to our expanding Natural Awakenings of Indy community.

What words come to mind when you reflect on the power of Thanksgiving?

Gratitude, love, abundance, warmth, family, friends, health, grace and blessings…

May they all be yours,

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A Life Changing Novel!

Puccini’s Smiling Teeth Expands Gluten-Free Selections

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he loyal following of the locally based Puccini’s Smiling Teeth restaurants now has even more to smile about. The popular restaurant, known since its 1991 inception for innovative pizza and pasta offerings, has rolled out an expanded gluten-free menu to all 14 locations, including six in the Indy metro area.

Gluten-sensitive patrons can enjoy a large selection of appetizers, salads and sandwiches, along with the majority of Puccini’s signature pizza and pasta selections. With more than 40 gluten-free pizza toppings, numerous glutenfree signature sauces and salad dressings, a gluten-free children’s menu and both wine and gluten-free beer options, customers can easily personalize their selections. Puccini’s servers and kitchen staff have been educated on the requirements of a gluten-free diet to assist in making well-informed choices.

For those that don’t require a gluten-free option, savor Puccini’s gourmet pizza pies and discover why they won the Best in America Award at the 2012 World Pizza Championship in Italy. Along with dining, Puccini’s provides takeout, delivery and catering services.

For more information including all locations, visit PuccinisSmilingTeeth.com.

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INgredients Field to Fork Market Opens

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ippocrates oath, “Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food” has taken on new meaning and application in our area. Offering a one-stop location to buy everything necessary to prepare healthy, locally grown and produced meals, INgredients Field to Fork Market opened last month at 5628 East 71st Street, near the intersection with Binford Avenue, in Indianapolis.

The venture is the brainchild of owner and manager Tom Wiles and Dr. Kevin Logan, who operates a natural health practice in Fishers, and his family. Wiles and Logan acquired a seven-acre farm in McCordsville in April 2011, which became the INgredients Farm. The new market offers produce grown there plus from other area farmers.

In addition to offering fresh, local, nutritious food to a broader market, the location includes a commercial kitchen for cooking classes and to inform about healthy food choices and the impact of food on health plus takeout and catering services.

Market hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tues.-Fri.; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. For more information, call 317-570-3663 or visit INgredientsIndy.com. natural awakenings

Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are. ~Marianne Williamson

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oin in activities related to America Recycles Day (ARD) on November 15. Our nation’s only recognized day dedicated to promote recycling also draws more attention to many area and national entities that serve this important function year-round that improves our environment and sustainability.

AmericaRecyclesDay.org, coordinated by Keep America Beautiful and other entities, provides information, toolkits, how to host an event and where to find recycling locations in our area via a link to Earth911.com.

Republic Services of Indianapolis is our area’s largest recycling service that coordinates with neighborhood trash collections. In recycling paper, all plastics No. 1 to 7 and all colors of glass, it provides curbside pick-up and operates many drop-off locations throughout the city.

The nonprofit Recycle Force organization is a social enterprise offering some of the most comprehensive and innovative recycling services around while providing life-changing workforce training to formerly incarcerated individuals. It prides itself in facilitating a cleaner environment and a stronger workforce.

The Indiana Recycling Coalition supports source reduction, reuse, composting and recycling activities. It advocates policies and programs that advance sustainable materials management. The coalition helps conserve our natural resources, reduce energy use, encourage environmental responsibility and create green jobs through recycling.

For more information, also visit RepublicServices.com, RecycleForce.com and IndianaRecycling.org.

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Mighty Lotus Bringing Yoga to Indy Schools

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he new nonprofit organization Mighty Lotus is coordinating with Indianapolis Public School Frederick Douglass #19, a SUPER school (Students Understanding through Powerful and Energetic Routines), to provide elementary school-aged children with yoga classes. The first fundraiser in its efforts to bring yoga, meditation and other enriching self-awareness practices to this and other schools will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on November 2 at the Pure Eatery in historic Fountain Square.

The special event will include wine and beer tasting, hors d’oeuvres, live music and a silent auction to support the group’s mission and efforts.

Mighty Lotus is dedicated to help children, adults, veterans and geriatrics with limited financial or education resources to overcome challenges and lead mindful, purposeful and healthy lives through yoga and other enriching and uplifting activities.

Cost: $25 suggested donation. To register for attending event, visit MightyLotus2013.eventbrite.com.

For more information, call 317439-6104, email info@MightyLotus. org or visit MightyLotus.org or on Facebook or Twitter.

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he Georgetown Market will mark its 40th Anniversary with a special gluten-free day on November 8 and a celebration on November 9. The family-owned Indianapolis business, whose goal is to help you “Eat Better, Live Well and Feel Your Best,” has built a loyal and appreciative following as a local landmark in the health and wellness community.

“When you walk in, you’ll know instantly that you’ve entered a different kind of store,” states owner Rick Montieth. From fresh, organic produce and delicious deli items to please both vegans and meat eaters to special store-hosted events and its knowledgeable Natural Living staff to answer health questions, there’s something for everyone.

Adding to the anniversary celebration, Georgetown Market is proud to spotlight many local products. “We are excited to introduce rasa, a new locally owned line of fresh, 100 percent raw, cold-pressed juices and nut milks,” says Montieth. Rasa offers bottled juices and cleanses, made with using only organic produce and quality local produce grown without the use of pesticides, herbicides and other dangerous chemicals.

Original Store “Cold-pressed juice bypasses circa 1973 (above) digestion and provides the highest 40 years of serving the west side of amount of nutrients directly to the cells Indianapolis! and organs through the body to heal and expend energy where it is needed most,” adds Montieth. Juice cleanse is also available, Tuesdays through Fridays, with a minimum of 48 hours advance notice. Juices are available in 16-ounce BPAfree and PETE1 bottles.

Location: 4375 Georgetown Rd. Open seven days a week. For more information, call 317-293-9525, email Info@RasaJuicery.com or visit GeorgetownMarket.com.

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ohn R. Voell, father, author and visionary co-founder of Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation, has served as a mentor to our family of publishers for 15 years. During John’s time with us, the Universe responded to his faithful living of the principle to love God, one’s self and others by providing fertile soil for the big ideas he relished nurturing. His books, Cancer: How to Heal It—How to Prevent It and Cancer Report, as well as his latest development project, United We Can, were just a few of the ways that John allowed himself to be an instrument of the Divine in helping humankind.

John was passionate about the success of our magazine, pleased and proud that the now 90-strong family of Natural Awakenings franchise publishers touch the lives of millions of readers each month. He’s known around here for saying, “I don’t know what your spiritual beliefs are, but I believe that when I leave this world, I’m going to somehow measure my success by those I’ve helped along the way.” Those that knew and worked with him would say that he more than succeeded—he soared. natural awakenings

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Living Without Acquires Gluten Free Expo

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resh from its highly successful third edition in our area, the Carmel-based Gluten Free Living Now Expo was recently acquired by Living Without magazine.

In the agreement, the expo’s co-founder Shelia Cafferty will join the magazine and also be event show planner to supervise an expansion of the expo program that serves the needs of the celiac community.

The next event series, to encompass two days instead of one with each of three editions, will kickoff May 3 and 4 in San Diego, California, return to Indianapolis, August 23 and 24, and conclude in Portland, Oregon, September 6 and 7. It plans to expand to seven cities in 2015.

“Working with Living Without will allow us to support gluten-free communities across the country on a larger scale,” says Cafferty. “Bettering the lives of those with gluten intolerances has always been at the core of our mission, making this merge a natural fit.”

Nearly 4,000 attendees sampled gluten-free foods, learned innovative cooking and preparation tips and met experts at the expo at the Fountains in Carmel on October 5. Living Without magazine, published by the Belvoir Media Group, provides a wide variety of gluten-free and allergy-friendly breakfast, lunch, dinner and desert recipes and tips plus other helpful information.

For more information, call 317-771-6506, visit GlutenFreeFoodAllergyFest.com or email SCafferty@GFFAFest.com.

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ine Healthcare, LLC, celebrated its grand opening at 40 North Rangeline Road in the Arts & Design district in thriving, downtown Carmel on October 11. Owner and Medical Director, Dr. Ellen Antoine, DO, FACEP, ABIHM, along with her husband and co-owner, Dr. Scott Antoine, DO, FACEP, ABIHM, cut the ribbon to the new facility, joined by their five children and Ellen’s parents.

The practice is a Functional–Integrative Medical Center, where personalized, supportive medical care is aimed at restoring and maximizing optimal health. This approach focuses on disease prevention and discovering underlying causes of illness, rather than simply treating symptoms. Allergies, hormonal imbalances, autoimmune conditions, diabetes, headaches, detoxification, cancer prevention, gastrointestinal concerns including leaky gut, fatigue, nutritional deficiencies, thyroid imbalances, weight loss, and elite athletic performance are some of the more common conditions they address.

Vine’s motto is, “A partnership in health from the roots to the branches.”

Considerable emphasis is placed on this therapeutic partnership to try to help the patient attain optimal wellness. Additional services focusing on detoxification and stress management are also offered including therapeutic massage with lymphatic drainage, detoxifying and anti-aging aesthetic facial and whole-body treatments, infrared sauna with near-, mid- and far-infrared wavelengths, nutritional/health counseling and life coaching. Many highquality botanical medicines, supplements, NSF-certified products, vitamins and skin/hair care products are available for sale in a large retail area.

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hose seeking improved fitness levels and toned, fitter appearances for the holidays and to start the new year or time-pressed individuals wanting to fit personalized spa services and the newest toning options into their busy schedules can experience revolutionary and cost-effective methods at 7e Fit Spa’s newest area location in Zionsville.

Non-invasive and anti-aging treatments provided by the aesthetics spa company include Torc Plus Body Contouring, facials by licensed estheticians (including microdermabrasion, non-surgical facelift micro-current, LED light therapy and ultrasonic peels), infrared sauna and massage therapy.

Expert staff includes lead esthetician Ann Rotelli, providing customized skincare plans based on each client’s personal needs, lifestyle and budget; and 12year licensed massage therapist Heather Chaney who specializes in Swedish massage, deep tissue therapy, sports therapy, myofascial release and restoration aided by instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization.

FDA-approved 7e Torc Plus Body Contouring— utilizing electrical pulses to simulate the body’s natural bio-electricity creating deep contractions of the abdomen and other muscles—provides a sense of wellness, vitality and increased stamina, flattening the stomach, reducing cellulite on thighs and strengthening core muscle groups, all in a short period of time.

The treatment is designed to separate the fatty tissue from the muscle tissue and initiate lymphatic drainage creating a detoxifying effect along with weight loss. The spa says that clients realize considerable reductions in abs in first sessions, that 80 percent of clients purchase more sessions after initial ones, and that the process takes less time than engaging a personal trainer.

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Rosemary Revs Up Memory

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osemary’s folkloric reputation for improving memory has been validated by science. UK researchers at London’s Northumbria University found that when the essential oil of rosemary was diffused into a room—a method practiced in aromatherapy—it enhanced participants’ ability to remember past events and remind themselves to do tasks planned for the future, like sending an anniversary card.

Mark Moss, Ph.D., head of psychology at Northumbria, says, “We wanted to build on our previous research that indicated rosemary aroma improved long-term memory and mental arithmetic. In this study, we focused on prospective memory, which is critical for everyday functioning.”

In the study, 66 people randomly assigned to either a rosemary-scented or unscented room were asked to complete a variety of tests to assess their memory functions. Those in the rosemary-scented room outperformed the control group.

Blood analysis of those exposed to the rosemary aroma confirmed higher concentrations of 1,8-cineole, the oil’s compound specifically linked to memory improvement. The researchers concluded that the aroma of rosemary essential oil can enhance cognitive functioning in healthy individuals and may have implications for treating people with memory impairment. The findings were presented at the British Psychological Society Annual Conference, in Harrogate.

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new University of Wisconsin-Madison study shows that meditation, a proven reducer of psychological stress, can also lessen stresscaused inflammation and thereby relieve the symptoms and pain of certain diseases. Longterm stress has long been linked to inflammation, an underlying cause of many diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, bowel disease, asthma, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes.

Meditation study volunteers were divided into two groups—an eight-week mindfulness meditation course or a stress reduction program of supportive nutrition, exercise and music therapy that did not include meditation. The meditation group focused attention on the breath, bodily sensations and mental content while seated, walking or practicing yoga.

Immune and endocrine data was collected before and after training in the two methods and meditation proved to be more effective. Melissa Rosenkranz, a neuroscientist with the university’s Center for Investigating Healthy Minds and lead author of the report, concludes that, “The mindfulness-based approach to stress reduction may offer a lower-cost alternative or complement to standard treatment, and it can be practiced easily by patients in their own homes whenever needed.”

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new animal study from the University of Utah, in Salt Lake City, reports daunting results. Female mice that consumed the equivalent of a human drinking three cans of soft drinks a day doubled their death rate from all causes. The study further showed that fertility rates dropped dramatically in male mice and their innate ability to defend their territory diminished. All of the sugar-saturated mice performed poorly on cognitive tests.

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kin conditions and their causes—be it chemical exposure or viral, fungal or bacterial infections—can be very difficult to diagnose and challenging to resolve. Without extensive testing, the exact cause can be very elusive, and a simple rash can become a big problem. However, according to traditional herbology, an herbal salve made from specific plant parts will tackle just about any skin infection or rash; this excludes psoriasis, which actually is an immune system disorder, rather than a topical skin problem.

Certain herbs used externally are known to kill bacteria, fungi and viruses and help the body to repair damaged skin by increasing the cell proliferation rate and relieving the itch and pain. Poke root, chaparral, blood root, neem, burdock and humic acid kill pathogens with very low risk of harm or irritation in most people. Calendula, aloe vera and comfrey are used to heal damaged skin by providing nutrients to keep skin cells healthy and increase the rate at which skin cells are replaced. White willow bark and arnica Montana provide pain relief, while calendula, St. John’s wort and chickweed suppress inflammation and reduce itching.

Herbal extracts can be blended into topical salves that enable a holistic, natural approach to eliminating skin conditions and enable the skin to heal.

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eelings matter when it comes to protecting a person’s physical health. Researchers at Boston’s Harvard School of Public Health reviewing more than 200 studies published in two major scientific databases found a direct correlation between positive psychological well-being and a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks and strokes. They concluded that positive feelings like optimism, life satisfaction and happiness are associated with the reduced risk, regardless of a person’s age, weight or socioeconomic or smoking status.

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Millennials Devote Time, Talent, Treasure Much is rightly written about how and why “millennials”, or “Generation Y”—the young people heading into the 21st century—spend their time and money. This generation is redefining the way we think about business, and conscious consumerism is now its own form of philanthropy. This age group is leading the charge by extending the premise of a moral compass to for-profit enterprises and looking for ever-more meaningful opportunities to have an impact. The trend carries fresh implications for the nonprofit sector, too, because millennials lead the way in forwarding worthy causes.

When The Case Foundation partnered with Achieve, a thought leader in nonprofit millennial engagement, to produce the Millennial Impact Report, researchers surveyed more than 2,500 millennials ages 20 to 35. They found that last year, 83 percent gave a financial gift to an organization supporting a cause that resonates with their interests. Seventy-three percent volunteered for a cause that they were passionate about or felt created impact, and 70 percent are raising money for their causes both online and offline.

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Chipotle’s Identifies GMO Ingredients Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not require the labeling of genetically modified organisms (GM or GMO) used as ingredients in any food, the Chipotle Mexican Grill national fast food restaurant chain has chosen to do so, on the way to eliminating them from its menu altogether.

They have already switched fryers from using soybean oil, almost always made from genetically modified sources, to sunflower oil, which is not. With 1,400 locations, Chipotle reports that its labeling system reflects that it does use GMO soybean oil in some of its products and that most of the grain used to feed its animals for meat and dairy is GMO corn. The chain’s success in this effort may also prompt other fast food outlets to follow suit.

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ecobrief Go Eco-Friendly in Holiday Lights and Decoration

As the holidays approach, environmentally conscious consumers have many green holiday décor options, with modern technologies and natural creative techniques, to have a more sustainable holiday season.

The fastest growing holiday lighting trend is LED lights. They are safer because they don’t get hot, utilize up to 90 percent less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs, have a long life with some lasting up to 10,000 hours and have become more and more affordable.

When choosing holiday greens, wreaths and real trees, ask retailers where the trees originated and when they were cut. Often, Christmas trees are cut as early as the end of October and shipped long distances, creating a large carbon footprint. There are limited choices for locally grown fir trees—the most popular Christmas

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tree variety—as they don’t grow well in our climate.

For those looking for a local tree, pines generally grow well and can be purchased in Indiana. Shopping at local nurseries is more likely to yield fresher trees and greenery than big-box stores. Living trees that have a root ball provide another green option for the holidays and they can then be planted afterwards. If someone in the family is allergic to trees, artificial options have increased in availability and aesthetics.

When buying greens from a store, realize that they often come from a commercial tree farm that cuts down a whole tree to harvest them. Specialists or individuals can decorate homes and businesses with greens derived from local trees that require pruning which also prevents commercial-harvested trees from being cut down in the process. Another option is to use greens from your own yard or nearby woods by using hand pruners to trim desired branches.

Besides traditional pinecones, using other plants found in your landscape can add a unique dimension

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to your decorations.

Cuttings from English Ivy, grape vines, ornamental grasses and berry-covered shrubs and trailing them throughout greenery or fill planters adds a sustainable and inexpensive holiday touch.

Resource: Michael Painton, owner of Seasons by Michael, an Indianapolisbased eco-friendly landscape and holiday decor company. Connect at 573-576-0970 or SeasonsBy Michael@gmail.com.

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om was right: keeping one’s back straight is wise advice. From head to toe, adopting and maintaining proper posture is important both for back and neck health but also sets alignment all the way down to the feet.

Circulation, flexibility, balance, energy and reducing potential stress fractures are all benefits.

Prolonged poor posture and/or trauma, such as from an athletic injury or accident, can influence alignment resulting in muscular imbalance, loss of strength and mobility and increased pain. Postural realignment therapy can return the body to normal positioning with all eight major load joints (in shoulder, hips, knees and ankle areas) directly aligned.

The Egoscue Method, a revolutionary treatment to decrease chronic pain via proper postural back alignment, was named after its pioneer Pete Egoscue.

Also known by colleagues as “The Father of Postural Therapy” he is the author of six books including (along with Roger Gittines) the bestselling, Pain Free: A Revolutionary Method For Stopping Chronic Pain and most recently, Pain Free Living.

The method, using a special series of stretches and strength training exercises, is a combination of active and passive experiences and positions that, along with gentle repetition, allows for gradual realignment without excessive effort or force being applied.

Jane Sullivan and Shelli McDonald are among the practitioners in our area that are certified by the Egoscue University, in San Diego, California, to practice postural alignment. Sullivan, owner of Comfort Zone Bodywork, is nationally certified in Bodywork and Therapeutic Massage and an Advanced Exercise Therapist/Postural Alignment Specialist plus a Midwest Adjunct Instructor of Egoscue University.

McDonald, with Posture Solutions, LLC, is a certified Posture Alignment

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The personal recovery of Sullivan—who has a background in respiratory therapy, physiology, kinesiology, nutrition and philosophy— from an auto accident is testimony to Egoscue’s effectiveness. After being told that surgery was the only answer for a broken sternum that subsequently became bilateral frozen shoulders, she experienced the Egoscue method and it alleviated the problem. She then obtained her first Egoscue University certification in 2001 and began shifting the vast majority of her clients to Neuromuscular Reeducation.

“It is a great opportunity to be able to provide our community with a solution for chronic pain,” says Sullivan. “No matter where it presents (itself), 99.5 percent of the time it has a postural consequence.

We don’t focus on the symptom but the cause of the pain without the use of pharmaceuticals or surgical intervention.”

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method for her own health concerns before learning how to share it with others. Faced with possible surgery or the permanent or long-term need for knee braces and orthotics when she experienced severe aches and swelling while training for walking a second marathon in 2001, she found the Egoscue approach “addressed my aches and pains by returning my whole body to proper alignment, function and balance through corrective exercises.”

“The body has an innate wisdom all its own,” she says, adding that the method can “restore our original blueprint design using exercises that gently stimulate the body to move the way it was supposed to and the aches and pains disappear.”

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Books, Workshops and Online Courses

by Bess J.M. Hochstein

Our capacity for self-examination distinguishes us from other animals. We feel compelled to ask: “Who am I? What am I here for? How can I attain my full potential?” The quest for answers has engaged humans for millennia.

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opular books that have helped people on this journey span centuries, from Wallace Wattles’ The Science of Getting Rich (1910), Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich (1937), Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People (1937), Abraham Maslow’s Motivation and Personality (1954) and Dr. Thomas Anthony Harris’ I’m OK, You’re OK (1967) to Rhonda Byrne’s The Secret (2006).

The personal growth genre is a cornerstone of the publishing industry.

Companies like Hay House, founded by motivational author Louise Hay,

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have flourished. Hay teaches, “No matter where we live or how difficult our situation seems to be, we have the ability to overcome and transcend our circumstances.” The success of her 1984 book, You Can Heal Your Life, a New York Times bestseller well into the 21st century, led to her publishing empire, which includes authors such as Dr. Wayne Dyer, Caroline Myss and Joan Borysenko, Ph.D. One of its recent top sellers is Pam Grout’s E-Squared: Nine Do-It-Yourself Energy Experiments that Prove Your Thoughts Create Your Reality.

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its messages of hope and healing through online courses, films, conferences, special events and other opportunities to meet leading thinkers and peers. Such expansion is essential as more of those pursuing the examined life seek personal interaction in community and find that inward exploration frequently translates into outward action to improve the world.

Perched on the cliffs of Big Sur, in California, the Esalen Institute, established in 1962, helped birth the modern human potential movement.

It exists to help individuals grow through education, experience and research, with the conviction that positive personal and social transformation go hand-in-hand.

Today, Esalen offers about 600 workshops a year, serving around 12,000 participants. Popular programs range from dance and yoga to couples workshops and psychology courses.

Cheryl Fraenzl, director of programs, explains the appeal: “For most of us, life can be challenging and messy. Gaining the insight, skills and tools to move through the challenging times with more ease and grace while creating more love for yourself and those around you seems like a good investment of time and energy.

Being consciously kind and relationally wise ripples out and changes the world. The effort has to start with the individual, like paying it forward; imagine if we all were doing it?”

The largest holistic retreat center in North America, Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, attracts 35,000 participants to 800 programs annually. According to Denise Barack, the nonprofit’s director of program

development, current workshops in high demand include qigong, Buddhist meditation, mindfulness and yoga nidra. She also notes a growing interest in diverse dimensions of yoga, dance and “authentic movement” for healing, addiction recovery, releasing trauma and energy medicine.

Psychotherapist and yoga teacher Stephen Cope, founder and director of the Kripalu Institute for Extraordinary Living, the Center’s yoga research department, notes that many guests first come to Kripalu “… as a result of some form of suffering. Then they engage in a period of self-exploration—perhaps learning some form of contemplative practice to help them manage themselves more effectively. Almost always there is a turn outward, back toward the world, and a longing to bring the healing power of contemplative practice into their own domain.”

Once someone has experienced the benefits of contemplative practices such as yoga, meditation, breathing and other healthy lifestyle routines, notes Cope, a powerful aspiration typically arises to share these practices and perspectives.

“These practices all lead to a sense of union, relatedness and sameness with others,” he says, “and this burgeoning consciousness of sameness compels us to share what we’ve learned.”

In Rhinebeck, New York, the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies offers similar self-empowering and reflective opportunities. Dr.

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The unexamined life is not worth living for a human being.

Stephan Rechtschaffen and Elizabeth Lesser founded Omega in 1977 as a “university of life.” Through working with prominent Zen masters, rabbis, Christian monks, psychologists, scientists and others, Lesser has found, “By combining a variety of religious, psychological and healing traditions, each of us has the unique ability to satisfy our spiritual hunger.”

Based since 1981 in a former camp on a lake with more than 100 buildings on 200-plus acres, Omega hosts more than 23,000 guests in up to 500 programs between mid-April and October, plus special programs in Costa Rica and New York City.

Director of Rhinebeck Programs Carol Donahoe notes the rising interest in workshops on dietary cleansing, detox and juicing, such as “Reboot with Joe Cross: A Jump Start to Health and Weight Loss,” led by the filmmaker of Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead.

Personal transformation and mindfulness programs led by teachers like Jon Kabat-Zinn, Saki Santorelli, Florence Meleo-Meyer, Byron Katie and Pema Chödrön are perennial favorites.

“As humans, we continue to be fascinated by the big questions in life,” observes Donahoe, “like, ‘Where do we go when we die? Who are we if we are not our thoughts?’

People seem particularly drawn to hearing about it from those that have always lived their lives in a left-brain, logical way, and then come to believe the unexplainable through an extraordinary life experience, and now view the world through a completely different lens.”

As examples, she cites neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander, who recounts his near-death experience in his bestselling book, Proof of Heaven,

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and neuroanatomist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, author of the bestselling memoir My Stroke of Insight. Taylor’s 2008 TED talk was ranked the nonprofit’s second most-watched for the past two years.

Both of these cutting-edge thinkers have given presentations at Omega, which, like at Esalen and Kripalu, helps bring ideas and practices that once seemed on the fringe—from yoga and meditation to complementary medicine and sustainability—into mainstream consciousness. Particularly innovative initiatives include helping military veterans heal from post-traumatic stress disorder; the women’s leadership center; the center for sustainable living; and pioneering programs on mindfulness in the workplace, education system and at-risk urban youth communities.

“We recognize that because we live in an interconnected world; the behavior of one can contribute to creating changes that benefit the whole,”

says Donahoe. “Doing both the inner and outer work can awaken the best in the human spirit, and so provide hope and healing to individuals and society.”

For those unable to travel great distances for a holistic immersion experience in community with likeminded seekers, Wanderlust Festivals may offer an answer. Four-day regional summits, primarily held at ski resorts during the off-season, feature teachers like Shiva Rea, Elena Brower and Gurmukh; stimulating discussions; yoga; music and adventure, amidst stunning vistas.

Wanderlust co-founders Sean Hoess and Jeff Krasno strive to create an expansive space for personal growth and mindful living. One common element at every gathering—now including urban and exotic locales—is Seane Corn and Suzanne Sterling’s Off the Mat program, mobilizing yoga students toward activating social change.

The Shift Network is dedicated to creating an online community that shares the tools of self-actualization, empowering a global movement of people creating an evolutionary shift of consciousness that leads to a more enlightened society, built on principles of sustainability, peace, health and prosperity. This new model for the human potential movement has roots in the grandfather of retreat centers; The Shift Network’s founder, Stephen

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Dinan, both worked at Esalen and contributed to Esalen’s Center for Theory & Research.

Dinan explains that at a meditation retreat, he received a detailed vision of “a large global transformation network that would be helping to usher in a shift to the new era.” The Shift Network now offers free teleseminars and online summits on subjects ranging from meditation and parenting with presence to enlightened business practices and cultivating peace.

“We started with The Sacred Awakening Series—40 days with 40 spiritual leaders—and 30,000 people signed up in 21 days,” says Dinan.

The Inspiring Women Summit attracted 25,000 participants. Since 2010, more than 400,000 people from 160 countries have participated in free teleseminars; 18,000 have paid for online courses such as Barbara Marx Hubbard’s Agents of Conscious Evolution, Andrew Harvey’s Christ Path and Thomas Hüebl’s Authentic Awakening.

The Shift Network has already reached profitability and donated more than $50,000 to nonprofits.

Dinan’s vision includes providing education program certifications; building a multimedia platform of e-zines, mobile phone apps and web TV broadcasts; and eventually building facilities and intentional communities to model the possibilities of a more healthy, peaceful, sustainable way of life.

From reading a book on meditation to attending a yoga intensive or tapping into a multifaceted community striving to change the world, we have myriad opportunities to lead an examined life. While the seeker may have a personal goal in mind, each mode of self-inquiry can expand outward toward making the world a better place.

Hay encourages us all. “You’ve been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.”

Bess Hochstein is a freelance writer enjoying bicoastal bliss in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, and Sonoma County, California. Connect at BessHochstein.com.

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The Miracle of Midlife Being Exactly Who We Need to Be

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ow would we live, were we not afraid of death? How would we live if we gave ourselves permission to give to life everything we’ve got? In The Longevity Factor, Lydia Brontë, Ph.D., observes that we’ve added 15 years to our lives… but in the middle, not at the end. No longer identifying ourselves as “over the hill” at whatever age, we are simply removing the hill.

We are forging a different conversation and a new vision to take us beyond the limited thought forms that have defined the parameters of age for generations.

For the first time in history, we can realistically view the first half of life as a kind of gestation period, preparing us for an even more productive second half. Midlife is like a second puberty, a point at which one persona falls away and another comes to take its place. What happens then is up to us.

Some begin a long, slow cruise toward death at that point, allowing memories to become more meaningful than the present. Others, remembering that the spirit within us never ages, see the moment of midlife as a rebirth—the time to put our engines into high gear. Whomever it is we were born to be, whatever our soul was coded to accomplish, whatever

lessons we are here to learn; now is the time to seriously get going. We may regret that we’re no longer young, but we’re ecstatic that we’re no longer clueless.

We must be disciplined, though.

We want to become precision instruments now, focused on exactly what we want to do and being exactly who we need to be. This requires separating from the person we were before to whatever extent that person was not who we know in our hearts we were created to be.

There’s no more time for fiveyear detours. No more time for relationships that don’t serve us or for staying in situations that aren’t true to who we are. No more time for pettiness, false pride or whatever other dysfunctional roadblocks obstruct our higher destiny and the joy that’s meant to be ours.

Our life might not be as fabulous as it used to be in some ways, but in other ways it’s even more fabulous.

The Universe is constantly and infinitely elastic, responding not to our past, but to our present state of mind.

As we learn to reprogram thoughts— atoning for our mistakes of the past and embracing the endless miraculous possibilities of the present—we step into a time when we have every reason to look forward with genuine natural awakenings

excitement to what happens next.

Individually and collectively, we are now fitted to fearlessly forge new ground, wielding the power of what life has taught us so far and laying claim to the possibility of redemption, not only for ourselves, but also for the entire world. The planet needs a new story, aligned with a larger consciousness, and so do we.

What we need now are imagination and courage. Many of us feel we’ve forever carried around a secret dream, rarely validating it even to ourselves and often denying its reality. Yet it has refused to go away and is ready to be born at last. Individuals that have spent decades achieving one thing or moving in one direction often take up something else entirely that gives them far more psychic satisfaction. They see achievements that were the height of their material success as preparation for an even greater one; the means by which they learned the skills ultimately needed to make their biggest contribution to the world.

Divine law guarantees that the power of “now” presents an endless fount of miraculous opportunities. In God, there are no limits to how high we can go, ever. In God, there is no time… only the call of the soul. It is not too late; we are right on time and we are better than we know.

Now, having visited so many other places in our journey of life, we seek our place within the collective heartbeat of holiness. When enough of us stand in the light of our higher purpose, seeking to be ever-greater servants of love, each consciously dedicated to creating a more loving world, then a new field of collective possibility will emerge among us. All that is not love will begin to fall away of its own dead weight. A profound moment of planetary renewal will occur then, after our having allowed it first to occur within us.

Marianne Williamson is an internationally acclaimed inspirational author and lecturer. Six of her 10 books have been New York Times bestsellers, including The Age of Miracles: Embracing the New Midlife, the basis for this article.

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or the last eight years, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Angela Capretti has been improving peoples’ outlooks on their lives through her practice in Carmel. Yet, this is far from her only contribution to the community as she is also in the forefront of spreading awareness of the dangers of chemicals in America’s food production and in the joy of eating healthy—following the principle that positive, uplifting ideas, concepts and views in thinking are augmented and grounded in healthy and proper nourishment.

She sees the syllogism in emerging from personal counseling to being in the public eye at cause-related rallies

and food group discussions this way: “Self-care and self-love are major facets of my counseling. What you put into your body is a huge piece of it and is also an expression of this feeling.”

“About three years ago, I began eating more organic and whole foods,” says the native of Cleveland, Ohio. “I quickly found I could better process my emotions and passions and added it to my practice.”

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“I am a paradigm shifter,” she says.

“I use specialized techniques to help clients gain insight and self-awareness quickly and begin to see themselves, their relationships, and the world around them differently. I help people get unstuck. I often help clients shift feeling victimized and codependent, to focusing on themselves in a healthy way. I love working with couples as much as individuals. I also really enjoy premarital work.

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She accentuates the importance of living in the moment and advises that the family dynamics of the holidays, including thinking about and discussing the past and future, can be stressful. “This can get amped up,” she says, adding,“ Making sure to be grateful for the moment can decrease some of that mind chatter during these times which can be helpful.”

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When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself. ~Tecumseh

Angela Capretti, LMHC of the March Against Monsanto that gathered approximately 200 people at the City Market Plaza and the statehouse on October 12. The event, which was also conducted last May, advocated further scientific research on the health effects of genetically modified foods (GMO) and included keynote speakers, live music and information about local resources. It was held under the auspices of Indianapolis Action Group (IndyActionGroup.org), an organization that Capretti founded that’s committed to serving the community and caring for the environment. Another March event is planned for May of next year.

Then there’s Capretti’s initiative in savoring both what and how we eat. She’ll team up with Carla Hall, a certified holistic nutrition coach and owner of Grounded in Nourishment, based in Noblesville, to begin conducting Mindful Eating workshops in our area either by the end of this or early next year. Along with discussions, the events will include sampling of healthy snacks and green tea plus providing informative materials to take home.

“It’ll be about realizing and appreciating the nature, texture, taste, smell and origins of food,” says Capretti, helping us savor the food and mood connection.

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ACUPUNCTURIST AND CHINESE HERBALIST Marco Chung-Shu Lam, Licensed Acupuncturist Mandala Integrative Medicine Clinic, Boulder, Colorado Practice deep-breathing exercises. Practicing yoga or t’ai chi several times each week can deepen the breath, allowing organs to function more efficiently and boost immunity.

Concentrate on pranayama, a focused and controlled type of yogic breathing: Slowly inhale and exhale through the nostrils, expanding the belly, rather than the chest.

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any experts admit there is no definitive reason that people sniffle more during colder months. Some speculate it’s because we’re spending more time indoors and missing out on resupplying vitamin D, which makes us more susceptible to disease. Others say that when the temperature drops, the body uses more energy to stay warm instead of to fend off infection. What health practitioners do know is it’s possible to maintain immunity naturally with diet, lifestyle and a proper whole foods supplement routine. Consider these tips from three experts to stave off illness and shorten its duration.

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR Christopher Johnson, Doctor of Naturopathy Thrive Naturopathic, Arlington, Virginia Incorporate immunity-boosting foods. Ginger and garlic contain antioxidants such as vitamin C and selenium, and have antimicrobial qualities. Add minced ginger to teas or marinades; roast garlic with carrots and squash. Aim to eat one to two cloves of garlic and 250 milligrams of ginger daily.

Try elderberry extract. Elderberry has strong antiviral properties. Consuming the plant’s extract may prevent virusbased illnesses and alleviate both the symptoms and duration of a cold. Adults can take one to two teaspoons twice daily for prevention; increase dosage to four times a day if feeling sick. Use less for youths, based on size.

Make exercise and rest priorities. Daily physical activity rids the body of toxins, increases blood circulation and lowers stress levels. A simple 30-minute cardio routine three to four times a week strengthens immunity. Adequate rest helps the body recover and regenerate cells. Adults need a minimum of seven hours of sleep per night; children may need up to 13.

Add herbs. Incorporate the root herb astragalus in a daily whole foods supplement routine, especially important for older adults. Used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine, astragalus supports the immune system by stimulating immune cell activity with its high polysaccharide (complex carbohydrate) content. Simmer the short, flat herb in soups or add to long-cooking grains like brown rice.

Eat seasonally. Our body naturally drives us to eat heartier foods like sweet potatoes, beets and winter squashes in colder months—foods that support immunity by providing both fiber and vitamins A and C. Eat warming foods like stews, beans and miso; avoid raw foods, which cool the body and stress the immune system.

DIETITIAN Barbara Bapst, Registered Dietitian, Carolina Nutrition & Wellness, Charlotte, North Carolina Balance bodily pH. The typical American diet of fast food, sugary treats and refined snacks produces acid in the body, creating an environment in which bacteria thrive. Eat at least 10 servings of alkalizing foods each day to optimize the body’s immune response and overall functioning. Spinach, broccoli and cauliflower are excellent choices, along with almonds, olive oil and grapes. Drink plenty of water and green tea to keep acid in check.

Up the antioxidants. Antioxidants help the body resist illness because they protect cells against harmful free radicals and oxidative stress. Berries are particularly beneficial and maintain their nutrients even when frozen; blend half a cup into a morning smoothie. As a diet supplement, consider adding 400 to 600 milligrams of curcumin—the active ingredient in turmeric, an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory spice—to meals.

Focus on kids’ immunity. Although it’s tricky to get children to eat enough immune-supporting fruits and vegetables every day, encouraging them to sit down at the table for meals can help. Get kids excited about eating healthy foods by involving them in vegetable gardening, planting herbs in windowsill pots and preparing dinner. Incorporate pumpkin and carrot purées into sauces or stews to increase their nutritional power.

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Like water, grace seeks its own level. In rescuing animals, the rescuer is often also rescued. Both lives change for the better.

uster came to us for a reason,” says Amy Burkert. “My husband, Rod, and I were walking our Shar-Pei, Ty, in our Philadelphia neighborhood when a man warned us about ‘a big, black dog’ in the alley. The friendly fellow came home with us and after a fruitless search for his family, we decided to make him part of ours.”

In 2009, when the couple encountered difficulty finding a vacation hotel that would accept their new 70-pound German shepherd as an overnight guest, they decided to launch GoPetFriendly.com, a website that assists in finding travel accommodations for families with dogs and other pets. Selling their house in Pennsylvania and hitting the road in a 24-foot-long RV, they’ve now traveled to 47 states to research and qualify content for the website; Rod works from “home” and Amy writes the weblog. Their travel schedule flexes, with most stops lasting one to three weeks.

“It’s not the life two accountants were banking on, but we couldn’t be happier,” she says, “and we owe it all

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“I woke up one morning and thought, ‘I can’t find a husband, so I’ll get a dog,’” says BJ Gallagher, a sociologist and award-winning author. “I’d lived in my Los Angeles house for 16 years and knew none of the neighbors. Within six months of adopting Fannie from a shelter, I’d met them all. Thanks to her, I’ve become a full-fledged member of my community.” Fannie’s Chinese heritage includes chow and Pekingese breeds.

Transformations can come from more unusual pets, as well. Soon after Susan M. Tellem, a registered nurse in Malibu, California, gifted her husband, Marshall, with two tortoises for his birthday, the couple discovered there was no national protection program for the reptiles. They started American Tortoise Rescue (Tortoise. com), an organization that has been rescuing, rehabilitating and providing sanctuary to more than 3,000 water turtles and land tortoises since 1990.

Their education and awareness initiatives for humane treatment have gone international, as well.

It was a bird that rescued April Leffingwell. She had been dealing with a severe back injury that necessitated pain medication and kept her from regular work for six months when she and her husband visited a

local Los Angeles pet store, “to get out of the house.” She was touched by seeing a large Moluccan cockatoo that was afflicted with a damaged claw. Her husband recognized how she related to the bird’s condition and brought Izzi home the next day.

Now with just one leg, Izzi has learned to sleep while lying down to rest his other limb. “Izzi and I found each other when we were both broken,” she says. “We’ve become each other’s source of strength. If he can live with only one leg, I can live through pain.”

When members of the armed forces deploy, they often have to find alternate living arrangements for pets and may not always be successful. Kimberly Gauthier, a blogger at KeepTheTailWagging.com, and her ex-Army partner are securing funding and laying plans to foster dogs for deployed soldiers. Emailing updates and Skype visits will aim to boost the morale of both the dog and serviceman or woman. The couple lives on five acres in Marysville, Washington.

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Kathy believes their variety of resident rescued animals, including dogs, cats, chickens, turkeys and a potbelly pig, all help Scott in dealing with posttraumatic stress disorder.

Riding, working with and grooming his horse, Quint, is particularly helpful. “My husband is less frustrated, has better focus, is less jumpy and has fewer flashbacks than he used to,” relates Rowe. “Knowing that our rescue dog, Lola, is guarding the farm, he feels he can sleep better because she has his back.”

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2

Monumental Marathon – 8 am. Beginning and finishing at the Indiana State Capitol Building, this event benefits the Indianapolis Public School system. The flat and fast course highlights landmarks and historical neighborhoods throughout Indianapolis. In addition to the Boston Qualifying Monumental Marathon, there is a half marathon, 5k and Kids’ Fun Run. $40 5k, $90 Half, $125 Full. Indiana State Capitol, 200 W Washington St, Indianapolis. 317-733-3300.

MonumentalMarathon.com.

Power Recycling Weekend – 9am-3pm. A mass recycling effort held at the Indianapolis Zoo. Get rid of clutter and help the environment. Drop old electronics in the Zoo parking lot and recycling partners will take it from there. Various partnerships will also allow for paper recycling, phone book recycling and clothing donations. Free; $5 processing fee for tv’s and monitors. Participants receive a $2 discount coupon on Zoo admission.

Indianapolis Zoo, White River State Park. 317630-2001. IndyZoo.com.

Hoosier EVA Meeting – 10am-12pm. Learn how to support the continuing growth of the use of electric vehicles locally. Regular monthly meetings focus on growing local EV enthusiasts and educate the public on the benefits of electric vehicles. Free. Tom Wood Nissan, 4150 E 96th St, Indianapolis. Rick Steiner, 317-987-4890.

HoosierEVA.org.

Date Night Partner Yoga – 5:30-7pm. Lisa and Brett Daugherty guide couples in a yoga experience of shared intimacy and connection. Explore partner stretching and yoga poses, Thai massage, affirmations and meditations, an evening of sweetness and romance. $25/couple. Peace through Yoga, 575 S Main St, Zionsville. 317-679-1168.

PeaceThroughYoga.com.

Revent – 6-9pm. Support the Indiana Recycling Coalition with an evening of food, drink, friends, networking and silent auction. Celebrate the past and future efforts of the IRC, all proceeds directly support the mission of the IRC. $95/ Nonmember; $75/ Member. Big Car Service Center for Contemporary Culture & Community, 3819 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis. 317-632-5915.

IndianaRecycling.org.

Mighty Lotus FundRaiser – 7-9pm. Help support the effort to bring enriching self-awareness practices to schools and those with limited financial resources. Enjoy a night of wine and beer tasting, delicious hors d’oeuvres, live music, and a silent auction. $25 suggested donation. Pure Eatery, 1043 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis. 317-4396104. Register, and donate at MightyLotus2013.

EventBrite.com. MightyLotus.org.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3

Four Star Plants For Your Garden – 2pm. Richard Hawke, Plant Evaluation Manager at the Chicago Botanic Garden, will discuss the evaluation and recommendation of the best plants for Midwestern gardeners. A variety of perennial and woody plants such as coneflowers, garden phlox and clematis will be presented. Free. Indianapolis Museum of Art, The Toby, 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. 317-923-1331. IMAMuseum.org.

Journal Cover Workshop – 2:30-5pm. Create a totally unique journal cover using images, words, paper, paint and imagination. If you can cut and paste, you can do it. All materials provided. $40. Myart, 80 W Pine, Zionsville. RSVP: Donna Curry, 317-733-4145. SoaringHeart Studio@comcast.net.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5

Simple Suppers Cooking Class – 5:30-7:30pm.

See how simple suppers nights can take the pressure off cooking. Fresh and tasty meals with as little fuss as possible are on the menu selected by naturopath, nutritionist and chef, Sarah Stout. $35. Reinventing Wellness, 8725 Gordonshire Dr, Indianapolis. 317-408-0110. Sarah@Reinventing Wellness.com. ReinventingWellness.com.

Brain Balance Center of Indianapolis Parent Presentation – 6:30-8pm. Learn more about how the Brain Balance Program can help your child succeed academically, behaviorally and socially.

Free. Brain Balance Center of Indy, 9150 N Meridian St, Ste D, Indianapolis. 317-843-9200.

BrainBalanceIndianapolis.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7

Brain Balance Center of Indianapolis Open House – 12-2pm. Learn more about the Brain Balance Program, an individualized and comprehensive approach to helping children with neurobehavioral and learning difficulties surmount their unique challenges. Free. Brain Balance Center of Indy, 9150 N Meridian St, Ste D, Indianapolis.

317-843-9200. BrainBalanceIndianapolis.com.

Essential Oils for the Holidays – 6-7:30pm. Learn what scents enhance the holiday spirit and also glean some ideas for useful, low-cost gifts. Young Living Oils will be featured. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. Register: 317-445-4203 by 11/6. IPYC.org.

Wish Upon A Starry Night – 6:30-10pm. Help support Make-A-Wish while experiencing a luxurious evening of holiday cheer featuring a signature holiday drink, wine and tasting, hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, silent auction and exclusive shopping. Free. Allisonville Nursery, 11405 Allisonville Rd, Fishers. 317-849-4490.

AllisonvilleNursery.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8

Georgetown Market Gluten Free Day – 11am3pm. Dedicated to all customers who enjoy a gluten-free diet. In-store product demonstrations and samples. Free. Georgetown Market, 4375 Georgetown Rd, Indianapolis. 317-293-9525.

GeorgetownMarket.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9

Georgetown Market Grand Celebration – 11am3pm. One of Indy’s original natural foods market is celebrating 40 years of serving the community.

Local vendors, samples, prizes and the traditional vegan chocolate cake. Georgetown Market, 4375 Georgetown Rd, Indianapolis. 317-293-9525.

GeorgetownMarket.com.

The Do It Again Recycled Art Market – 10am3pm. The market offers one of a kind items made from discarded or recycled materials and available for purchase. The art is diverse, including jewelry, sculpture, glass, purses and more. Free.

Zionsville Town Hall, 1100 W Oak St, Zionsville. 317-344-9855. Facebook.com/DoItAgain RecycledArtMarket.

Your Pure Potential – 1-2pm. Learn practical advice to help identify pure potential and gain energy to make positive changes in life.

Free. Sponsored by Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddist Center. Indy Reads Book, 911 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis. 317-625-5488.

Meditation-Indianapolis.org.

Shiva/Shakti: Explore the Dance Within – 4-6pm.

A women’s gathering with Andrea Stumpf to explore meditation, ritual, and Sacred Dance between feminine and masculine energies.

Enjoy an afternoon filled with dance, color, vibrancy, unity, and fun. $25. Peace Through Yoga, 575 S Main St, Zionsville. 317-679-1168.

PeaceThroughYoga.com.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Reiki Training Course – Nov 11th & 13th. Learn the gentle, non-invasive hands-on energy healing technique in this Reiki Level 1 training course.

16-hour course will enable you to become a Reiki practitioner, healing yourself and others. $250/person. Urban Bliss Bodyworks, 1033 3rd Ave SW, Ste 208, Carmel. 317-732-8690.

ReikiAmerica.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13

How to use Basic Herbs for Vibrant Health – 6-8pm. Vegan holistic chef Audrey Barron teaches how to make herbal infusions, remedies and herb-infused raw/vegan chocolate. $25/person.

The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis.

RSVP: 317-501-7606. BeOfBliss.com.

Share The Light – 6:30-8:30pm. Have a fun and enlightening evening with fellow healers, sharing the light within a gift circle. Free. Please bring a snack to share. Holistic Therapy Center, 8397 E 10th St, Indianapolis, RSVP: Amy Shertzer, Amy@EverestEnergetics.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Brain Balance Center of Indianapolis Parent Workshop – 6-7pm. A hands-on workshop to learn the differences between left and right hemisphere and what can be done at home or in the classroom to help your child. Free. Brain Balance Center of Indy, 9150 N Meridian St, Ste D, Indianapolis. RSVP: 317-843-9200. BrainBalance Indianapolis.com.

Healthy Thanksgiving Cooking Class – 6-7:30pm.

Decadent and still healthy? Yes. Raw foods chef, Audrey Barron, offers inspiring info and delicious samples of a carrot apple salad with creamy poppy seed dressing & raw vegan sweet potato pie.

RSVP: 317-569-1517. BeOfBliss.com.

An Evening With – 6:30-8pm. Elaine Voci welcomes Penny Dunning, entrepreneur, poet, and publisher, presenting “Creating Life Out of a Thin Soul”. Learn how to renovate your life journey to lead to fulfillment and success. $20/person.

Elaine Voci, Life Skills Coaching, LLC, 11805 N Pennsylvania St, Carmel. Register: 317-730-5481, ElaineVoci.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 America Recycles Day – One day to educate. One day to motivate. One day to make recycling bigger and better 365 days a year.

Learn more at AmericaRecycles Day.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16

Family Class: Inner Peace for Parents and Kids – 11am-12pm. Enjoy kid-friendly meditation and accessible Buddhist teachings for the whole family. Schedule includes a special “Parents Only” meditation and teaching while children do a craft. Ages 4 and up welcome. $10/adult, $5/child. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317-374-5281. Please pre-register online or by phone: Kari Totten, 317-625-5488 or Meditation-Indianapolis.org.

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Intentional Change – 7-9:30pm. Wolf’s Heart New Earth Community - Where Do We Begin?

Each of us has the incredible ability to co-create in our lives. Discussion will focus on a process for setting intention for the changes that are desired for ourselves and our families to bring healing for our planet. $10. Solus Center for Mind Body Medicine, 260 S 1st St, Ste 2, Zionsville. Contact Jenny Davis, 317-902-4630.

EverestEnergetics.com/Wolfsheart.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28

Angel Art Workshop – 2:30-5pm. Form a dimensional image of an angel using a combination of art, guided imagery and trust. A treasure trove of materials will be provided for inspiration. $40, Myart, 39 N 10th St, Noblesville. 317-733-4145.

RSVP: SoaringHeartStudio@comcast.net.

LIIFT Group Healing – 7-9pm. LIIFT (Life Improvement Inner-Focus Technique). This group healing will change belief patterns inhibiting the level of happiness available now.

Experience this amazing healing technique. $20.

Holistic Therapy Center, 8397 E 10th Street, Indianapolis. Jenny Davis; 317-902-4630.

EverestEnergetics.com/liift/.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23

Binford Farmers’ Market Indoor Holiday Market – 8am-1pm. Look for vendors offering food items and baked goods, candles, body products, handmade gifts and more. Hawthorn Plaza, 5060 E 62nd St, Indianapolis. 317-841-0755.

BinfordFarmersMarket.com.

Autumn Art Fair – Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 11am4pm. Browse and shop for family-friendly, handcrafted and affordable art. Over forty artists from Indianapolis and surrounding areas will be selling their wares, just in time for the holidays. Free. The Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis. 317-327-7135. GPACArts.org.

Secrets of the Breath – 1-2:30pm. Deepen an understanding of how to use the breath for wellness and inner tranquility. Practices will be tailored to class participants. A basic understanding of what Pranayama is and some experience with yogic breathing practices is a prerequisite. $15. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis.

317-257-9642. IPYC.org.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24

JCC Artisan Holiday Bazaar – 11am-4pm. Shop for holiday gifts at the bazaar, featuring finecrafted art, jewelry, wood, textiles, children’s gifts and more. Enjoy refreshments and find original, one-of-a-kind items. Free. Arthur M. Glick JCC, 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. 317-251-9467.

JCCIndy.org.

Bolt for the Heart – 8:45am. Join in the second annual Thanksgiving Day 3.33-mile family run/ walk and help raise funds for the placement of life saving AEDs (automated external defibrillators) in central Indiana. $25/ages 6-74; free/5 and under, ages 75 and over, through 11/26. The Palladium, 355 City Center Dr, Carmel. Register: BoltForTheHeart.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29

Circle of Lights – 6-8pm. Annual lighting of the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Monument features festive activities, musical entertainment and fireworks following the lighting at 7:45am. The 242-foot display is created with 4,784 lights and 52 garland strands. Free. Monument Circle, 1 Monument Cir, Indianapolis. 317-237-2222.

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IMA Final Fridays – 6:30-11pm. Unwind at the Indianapolis Museum of Art with extended evening hours and choose from a variety of experiences throughout the IMA galleries. Activities, tours, and guest performers will draw from international influences and works of art on display at the Museum. Free/cash bar, food available for purchase. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. 317-923-1331.

IMAMuseum.org.

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25

Raw Vegan Pot Luck MEETUP – 6-8pm. Raw Vegan Potluck dinner meet up. Free, just bring a raw vegan food item. There will also be a health coach answering raw vegan diet questions for optimal living. Free. Irvington Public Libray, 5625 E Washington St, Indianapolis. RSVP: Kim Woods; 317-409-4981. Meetup.com/indyraw-vegan-meetup-group. IndyArtLifestyle.com.

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november Ann Katz Festival of Books and Arts – thru Nov 17.

The 15th Annual festival is a celebration of the arts, featuring author presentations, signings and a book sale. There will be film screenings, an art exhibit and various performances. $8/general public; $5/JCC member, unless otherwise noted for specific event.

Arthur M. Glick JCC, 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis.

317-251-9467. JCCIndy.org.

Christmas at Lilly House 2013 – Nov 11 thru Jan 5.

The exhibition will be the culmination of the year’s observance of the 100th anniversary of Oldfields.

Holiday decor inspired by the older traditions of using natural materials and blooming plants will provide a glimpse of how holidays looked when Oldfields was new. Free. Indianapolis Museum of Art, Lilly House, 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis.

317-923-1331. IMAMuseum.org.

Slim in 6 for the Holidays Challenge – Nov 4 thru Dec 9. For 6 weeks, you’ll workout 6 days a week in your home, with a great support system, primarily online within the group. Motivation, nutrition tips, and more will help you complete the program. $40/base program. Sponsor: Cassandra Schmigotzki, The Long and Winding Road to Wellness.

RSVP: facebook.com/events/1422290644657290/.

LongAndWindingRoad@usa.com.

sunday Dharma 4 Kids – 11am-12:15pm. Suitable for ages 4-11. Children learn how to develop harmony, confidence and methods to calm the mind. The topics of both classes will correlate to foster parent/child discussion after class. $5/child. Snacks included.

Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317-374-5281. MeditationIndianapolis.org.

Prayers for World Peace – 11am-12:15pm. Start the week off right by learning how to increase and maintain a happy, positive and peaceful mind. Everyone is welcome for an inspirational talk, special prayers, and meditation guiding towards compassion and wisdom. Free. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317-374-5281.

Info@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, Indianapolis.317-430-3875. HariDattiKaur@hotmail.com.

CitYoga.biz.

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, Indianapolis.

317-300-4560. IndianaMeditation.org.

Warming Up to Hot Vinyasa – 2-3:15pm. Class for those new to yoga or anxious about the idea of practicing yoga in a hot room. $17. Flourish Yoga + Wellbeing, 10138 Brooks School Rd, Fishers. 317841-0103. Amy@FlourishYoga.biz. FlourishYoga. biz.

monday Yin Yoga – 8:30-9:30am. Yin yoga postures are beneficial to all; they allow you to go deeper into connective tissues. Class appropriate for all levels of yoga practitioners. CitYoga, 2442 N Central Ave, Indianapolis. 317-920-9642. CitYoga.biz.

Yoga Lunch Express – 12-12:45pm. Yoga stressrelease class and lunch special, featuring your choice of smoothies or cup of soup. $10/class drop-in; $8/ class book of 10. $3/lunch item. Main Street Yoga and Yogulatte, 1032 Main St, Ste B, Speedway. 317753-1266. MainStreetYogaIndy.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, Indianapolis. 317-374-5281.

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Advice for Anxious Times – 7-8pm. Clear, accessible, and friendly–each class includes teachings and guided meditations. Learn simple meditation techniques and new ways of thinking, to maintain peace of mind and the confidence that is able to constructively handle any situation and solve any problem encountered. $10/class. Irvington United Methodist Church, 30 N Audubon, Indianapolis.

317-374-5281. Info@Meditation-Indianapolis.org.

tuesday Balance the Body – 8:30am. Based on the Egoscue Method. Learn exercises to provide greater awareness of posture. $15. Breath.Life.Yoga, 8202 Clearvista Pkwy, Ste C, Indianapolis. 317-502-5630.

BreathLifeYoga.com.

Gentle Yoga – 11:30am. Flourish Yoga + Wellbeing, 10138 Brooks School Rd, Fishers. 317-841-0103.

Amy@FlourishYoga.biz. FlourishYoga.biz.

Yoga Lunch Express – 12-12:45pm. Yoga stressrelease class and lunch special featuring your choice of smoothies or cup of soup. $10/class drop-in; $8/ class book of 10. $3/lunch item. Main Street Yoga and Yogulatte, 1032 Main St, Ste B, Speedway. 317753-1266. MainStreetYogaIndy.com.

Pot Roast Dinner at Earth Fare – 4:30-7:30pm.

Enjoy a “real meal” with braised beef, roasted carrots, onions and baby potatoes. Vegetarian and vegan options available. $9.99/person. Earth Fare, 13145 Levinson Ln, Noblesville & 1390 Rangeline Rd, Carmel. EarthFare.com.

Donations Only Yoga Classes – 5:45-6:45pm.

Breathe Yoga offers classes for a donation of $5 or more. 50% of proceeds go to buying much needed supplies for Holy Cross Anglican School in Belize.

Must sign up in advance. Breathe Yoga, 4216 College Ave, Ste 9, Indianapolis. BreatheYogaIndy@ hotmail.com.

Yoga for Healing the Heart – 5:45-7pm. Yoga for those recovering from stress, grief, life crisis. Peace Through Yoga, 6040 Delong Rd, Indianapolis. 317679-1168. 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. A drop-in class; no previous experience required. $10. Nature’s Karma, Carmel City Center. 317-843-9999.

wednesday Breathing Techniques – 8-8:30am. The postures of yoga transform the physical body. Breathing techniques transform the inner body and even the heart rate and brain. Practice a standard form of several breath techniques and learn which ones are most appropriate. Intentional breath practice in the morning is prayer, and it sets the tone for a beautiful free breathing day. $5. Santosha School, 1409 E 86th St, Indianapolis. 317-405-8248. Santosha-School.com.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 7pm. With Erin Smith. All levels. Shamrock Wellness, 14535 B, Hazel Dell Pkwy (Inside the Riverview Health and Fitness Building), Carmel. 317-703-4431. ShamrockWellness.com.

Sahaja Meditation – 7-8pm. 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, 4950 E County Line Rd, Greenwood.

317-300-4560. IndianaMeditation.org.

Open Your Heart – 7-8:15pm. Each class includes a relaxation meditation, clear and inspiring teachings from Universal Compassion, followed by a meditation on the topic. $10/class. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis.

317-374-5281. Info@Meditation-Indianapolis.org.

Healing, Drumming and Meditation Circle – 7-9:30pm. Weekly discussion takes place at metaphysical super store, offering classes, services and the largest rock shop in the Midwest. Free. All My Relations, 7218 Rockville Rd, Indianapolis. 317227-3925. AllMyRelationsIndy.com.

thursday Hot Vinyasa Yoga – 6am&8:45am. Class incorporates a series of postures in an exceptionally warm studio environment for an invigorating and rejuvenating practice. CitYoga, 2442 N Central Ave, Indianapolis. 317-920-9642. CitYoga.biz.

Family Dinner Night at Earth Fare – 4-8pm. Bring the whole family for a great healthy meal option, where up to 6 kids eat free with the purchase on an adult meal of $5 or more. Earth Fare, 13145 Levinson Ln, Noblesville & 1390 Rangeline Rd, Carmel.

EarthFare.com.

Exploring Movement – 5:30pm. This series has a specific focus each week and is designed to open, assist and deepen our work for greater change. $15.

Breath Life Yoga, 8202 Clearvista Pkwy, Ste 8 C, Indianapolis. 317-502-5630. BreathLifeYoga.com.

Vegan Buffet at Spice Nation – 5:30pm. The Indian restaurant features vegetarian and veganfriendly selections. Spice Nation, 4225 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis. 317-299-2127.

Donations Only Yoga Classes – 5:45-6:45pm.

Breathe Yoga offers classes for a donation of $5 or more. 50% of proceeds go to buying much needed supplies for Holy Cross Anglican School in Belize. Must sign up in advance. Breathe Yoga, 4216 College Ave, Ste 9, Indianapolis.

BreatheYogaIndy@hotmail.com.

Transform Your Life – 7-8:30pm. This class teaches practical methods to use immediately in daily life.

These teachings will help you become happier and more peaceful. A perfect manual for inner transformation. $10/class. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317374-5281. Info@Meditation-Indianapolis.org.

saturday Broad Ripple Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Thru Nov 23. Locally grown foods, food items, and selection of ready to eat food. Broad Ripple High School, 1115 Broad Ripple Ave, in lot behind school, Indianapolis. BroadRippleFarmersMarket.org.

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A delicious, diabetic-friendly, unprocessed Belgian chocolate with more antioxidants in one 33-calorie piece than one-half pound of raw spinach. No preservatives or caffeine. See ad on page 7.

counseling ANGELA CAPRETTI, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor 317-966-5108 AngelaTherapy@hotmail.com PositiveInsight.info

Gain insight to be free of depression and anxiety, process emotions effectively and transform relationships for a happier, healthier life.

Counseling and specialized services for adults, children, individuals and couples.

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green cleaning Squeaky Green LLC

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Our professional and friendly staff takes pride in providing healthy cleaning and organizing solutions to families and the environment using 100 percent eco-certified/non-chemical products. See ad on page 7.

healthy eating/ organic Raw Gourmet Delights 317-450-7851 RJMain1@sbcglobal.net RawGourmetDelights.com

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Sunflower Seed Pate’, Chili Cashew Cheez, Flax Crackers and more. Products available at Indy Winter Farmers’ Market, Natural Born Juicers and The Good Earth.

Healthy Lifestyle FULL-BODY FITNESS Cindy Sams 317-250-4848 FBFitness.com

Specializing in weight loss, nutrition, strength training, flexibility and all things anti-aging, Cindy has your absolute best interests at heart.

Her passion is helping you learn the techniques and skills which always bring fast results. Plus, she makes it fun!

Indy Winter Farmers’ Market – 9am-12:30pm.

Nov 9 thru April 2014. Farmers and producers showcase fresh foods, baked goods, herbs and a variety of products. The Platform, Indianapolis City Market, 202 E Market St, Indianapolis.

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