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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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18 EASING EARTH’S

21 healthykids

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22 healingways

The Right Steps Now

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by Christine MacDonald 24 wisewords 25 greenliving 21 STARRY-EYED 26 farmersmarkets KIDS Clear Skies, Cool Nights 27 calendarofevents Open Vast Vistas by Randy Kambic

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ith excitement tempered by a dose of reality, we welcome you to Natural Awakenings’ special October Environment issue. It is filled with events, information and opportunities for you to positively impact our community and the world around us. Articles cover everything from the sobering state of the environment to the inKim, Angela C spiring steps taken by a local auto dealership apretti and Te ona to build a LEED certified, zero-landfill facility.

In selecting a cover graphic to call attention to Christine MacDonald’s feature article on climate change, “Easing Earth’s Rising Fever,” and what Americans can do about it, we discovered an image that reminded us of our city. With Indianapolis’ bicycling, electric car-sharing service, urban gardening, recycling and growing green business initiatives, we are making great strides toward gaining recognition as a city that takes the idea of sustainability seriously.

The cover recalls too, my own fond memories of the Highlights magazine Hidden Puzzles I enjoyed as a youth. A seek-and-find quest is a fun challenge for just about everyone. How many “sustainable” activities and represented concepts can you find on our cover this month? I’m up to 20 and counting; of course, I counted each solar panel separately plus each carpooler in the electric vehicle!

How many of these actions are you contributing to or participating in? Can you make one more happen each month?

SustainIndy, launched by Mayor Greg Ballard five years ago this month, defines a sustainable community as one built around a strong economy, healthy environment and exceptional quality of life. I like the idea of living in this kind of community. As publishers, Kim and I meet up with an encouraging number of readers, advertisers and other business people focused on fulfilling the vision of SustainIndy. Each meeting lends a sense of excitement and pride to the eco-progress happening here. This month, local articles highlight how members of our community are working to make a difference while also helping others take steps to minimize their own environmental footprints.

In other local news, we commend the dedicated individuals working to improve the quality of life and health for others in our community through education and advocacy. People like Shelia Cafferty, cofounder of Gluten Free Living Now, the hometown sponsor of one of the largest gluten-free expos in the country for anyone affected by gluten intolerance, happening here on October 5. People like Shelia Caff erty and Te ona Angela Capretti, founder of the Indy Action Group, organizer of the March Against Monsanto, on October 12. Come out to advocate for labeling GMOs, and show your support for local, organic, non-genetically modified (GM, GMO) and sustainably grown foods.

It’s true that it takes a village. All of us working together to enlighten, encourage and empower ourselves and others will make a difference. We have good reason to believe that our mounting excitment and inspiration will win the day.

Will you join us?

Healthy living is green living,

Teona Wright, Publisher www.AwakenIndy.com

newsbriefs The Playful Soul Expands Services and Offerings

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he Playful Soul, a charming lilaccolored house in Indianapolis, has greatly expanded its services and offerings. From a boutique for the spirit, it’s now also an event space and a magnet for holders of positive, beautiful and happy energy where special events are held several times a month.

A wide variety of holistic therapies and more incorporating various energy modalities are offered by six gifted practitioners including energy work, massage, wellness coaching and angel therapy sessions. Visitors can also browse among many accessories and gifts like Soak Your Soul bath salts, Ambre essential oils, AHHHmuse crystal bowls, works by local artists, candles and more.

“We are all composed of energy, we are all wired naturally,” says owner Vicki Mack who also expands on the fulfilling potential of the healthy and healing environment that she strives to create and facilitate in all aspects.

“When you combine intention and connection with the loving creative force that creates universes, the power and effectiveness of energy medicine is profound.”

She adds that energy is experienced in many different ways at The Playful Soul including via distance, not all therapies need to be experienced in person and not all energy work involves physical contact.

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Senate Passes Naturopathic Medicine Week Resolution

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he U.S. Senate recently unanimously passed a resolution designating October 7 to 13 as Naturopathic Medicine Week. The resolution recognizes the value of naturopathic medicine in providing “safe, effective and affordable health care” and encourages Americans to learn about the role of naturopathic physicians in preventing chronic and debilitating conditions.

Passage of this resolution is a historic achievement for naturopathic medicine. The Congress has now officially recognized the important role naturopathic medicine plays in effectively addressing the nation’s health care needs as well as in addressing the increasingly severe shortage of primary care physicians.

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Butler U’s Clowes Commemorates 50th Anniversary

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lowes Memorial Hall of Butler University will kick off a week-long celebration with the gallery opening of the 50th Anniversary Mosaic at 4 p.m. on October 20. The public is invited to an open house, featuring backstage tours of the newly restored theater, the unveiling of the mosaic and more.

Previously and newly created artistic pieces by Hoosier artists will be part of a large mosaic of visual art, entitled Reflecting the Past, Inhabiting the Present, Visualizing the Future of the Arts, that will adorn the south wall of the main lobby throughout the 2013-2014 season.

The scope of art in the entire spectrum of works will range from painting to photography, fabric art to kinetic pieces, mixed media to found object collections and more. Further, the artists are a varied, diverse group, all with deep connections to the Hoosier state.

Additional events throughout the celebration will include music, ballet and comedy, with performances by Colbie Caillat and Kenny Loggins, the Butler Ballet, Whoopi Goldberg and Pixar in Concert, performed by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.

Free admission to the open house, tickets not required. Location: 4602 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis. For more information, call 317-940-6444 or visit ClowesHall.org.

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or those looking for a flexible, affordable way to reduce their carbon footprint, Indianapolis Power & Light Company (IPL) is providing ways for an increasing number of customers to purchase electricity generated from clean, renewable energy sources like wind generation. IPL’s Green Power Option allows customers to specify an amount equal to 100, 50 or 25 percent of their monthly electricity usage to be generated by environmentally friendly, renewable resources, and attests that it’s more affordable than many might think.

In the past few years, the monthly premium for a typical residential customer enrolled at the 100 percent level and using 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity has ranged from about $0.60 to $4 per month. Customers can use the Cost Estimator for a more personalized idea of how much it will cost at IPLPower.com/GreenPower.

To enroll, customers login to their online account at IPLPower.com, click the Green Power option and choose the desired level of participation, or call 317-261-8222. Customers can also stop participation at any time via the Internet or phone.

Indianapolis Power & Light Company (IPL) provides retail electric service to more than 470,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in Indianapolis, as well as portions of other Central Indiana communities surrounding Marion County.

n September 18, Stillpoint Family Chiropractic celebrated a grand reopening of its office in Fishers, along with recognizing Dr. Mary Grace Pennella’s 14th anniversary as a Doctor of Chiropractic and chiropractic’s 118th birthday.

Many attendees brought new school supplies that were donated to Teacher’s Treasures - Helping Teachers Help Kids that supports the schools in Marion County to provide a better education. The organization helps at-risk school children to succeed by providing teachers with donated educational supplies.

The celebration also focused on the health professionals at Stillpoint Family Chiropractic and their dedication to Dr. Pennella celebrating the grand teaching and practicing the true principles of re-opening ribbon cutting with chiropractic wellness care, helping patients Barbara Sweeney, representing experience better health and a better way of Teacher’s Treasures life.

It’s widely recognized that the first chiropractic adjustment was performed on September 18, 1895, in Davenport, Iowa, on a man who was deaf in one ear. After receiving his adjustment, his hearing was restored, sparking chiropractic as a healing method.

Location: 9780 Lantern Rd., Ste. 230. For more information, call 317-863-0365, email DocMPG@drpennella.com or visit DrPennella.com.

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newsbriefs Midwest’s Fastest-Growing Gluten-Free Expo to Return

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he third annual Gluten Free Living Now Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on October 5, at the Fountains, in Carmel.

More than 100 vendors, expert speakers and cooking demonstrations to educate the celiac community will be featured.

Over 4,000 attendees from all over the country experienced last year’s expo hosted by the nonprofit Gluten Free Living Now that strives to enhance the lives of those affected by celiac disease, gluten sensitivity and gluten allergies.

Attendees can sample new gluten-free foods, witness innovative cooking methods and learn the latest ways to successfully master this previously challenging lifestyle from experts. The Kid’s Corner will facilitate safe playing plus snacking on gluten-free foods while parents enjoy the gluten-free beer and the alcohol garden.

The presenters and vendors recognize that many Hoosiers suffer from celiac disease and related conditions and will showcase products and services that make eating and living a healthy lifestyle more enjoyable again for them. “As awareness of celiac disease and the health benefits of gluten-free diets expand, we expect to see an enormous turnout at the 2013 Expo,” says Shelia Cafferty, co-founder of Gluten Free Living Now. “We are passionate about bettering the lives of those who suffer from a gluten intolerance of any degree and look to empower them with the tools to lead a less restrictive and more liberating life.”

Admission: $10/adult; free for children 12 and under.

Location: 502 East Carmel Dr. For more information, visit GlutenFreeLivingNow.org. See ad on page 6.

Another March Against Monsanto in Indy

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or the second time in less than six months, an organized March Against Monsanto will take place in downtown Indianapolis, from 2 to 5 p.m. on October 12 at the City Market Plaza. The event will include a march to and from the statehouse, several keynote speakers, live music and information about local resources.

The event is being organized by Angela Capretti, a local counselor in private practice, and the Indianapolis Action Group, which Capretti founded. The group is committed to serving the community and caring for the environment.

The March Against Monsanto advocates further scientific research on the health effects of genetically modified foods (GMO). Indianapolis was one of 436 cities worldwide that held an event last May. GMOs, genetically modified or engineered organisms, can include seeds, vegetables, grains, and most any food. The event advocates for labeling of GMOs in the food system, while striving to support local, organic, nonGMO and sustainably grown foods and local businesses that prioritize these foods. “To protect themselves from the potential dangers of GMOs, (people can) grow their own non-GMO foods, and buy organically grown whole foods and foods labeled by The Non-GMO Project,” notes Capretti.

The worldwide walk will also recognize World Food Day, which officially is on October 16 each year. Through an initiative of the United Nations, World Food Day helps to increase understanding the issues behind poverty and find effective and sustainable solutions to end hunger.

Location: 222 East Market St. For more information, call Capretti at 317-966-5108, email AngelaTherapy@hotmail. com or visit on Facebook.

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SustainIndy Marks Fifth Anniversary

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ustainIndy, an initiative designed to increase the city’s sustainability and quality of life for residents and visitors, is marking its fifth anniversary this month. Since it was launched in October 2008 by Mayor Greg Ballard, the city’s Office of Sustainability has led the effort to achieve communitydefined goals and establish public-private partnerships aimed at improving the local economy and environment.

The terms “sustainability”, “going green” and “reducing the environmental footprint” can often mean different things to different people—SustainIndy’s application of them has been evident in many beneficial initiatives. Programs have included creating 60 miles of greenway trails that connect neighborhoods, parks, attractions and amenities throughout the city—up from less than one mile of bike paths in 2008—building the largest all-electric car-sharing service and increasing urban gardening opportunities.

Greenways serve as an alternative mode of transportation that save people money, help protect the environment and provide many recreational opportunities for residents and families in communities across Marion County.

As SustainIndy marks this milestone, we congratulate their achievements and cheer their efforts to enhance the quality of life in our area and ensure that Indianapolis remains vibrant and healthy for future generations.

For more information, visit SustainIndy.org.

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causal link between the worldwide epidemic of childhood obesity and phthalates commonly used in soft plastics, packaging and many personal care products is becoming more evident. A Korean study from Sanggye Paik Hospital at the Inje University College of Medicine, in Seoul, shows that the risk of childhood obesity increases with the level of DEHP (di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate) in the bloodstream.

The study indicates that phthalates may change gene expression associated with fat metabolism. DEHP in particular is a suspected endocrine disruptor, or hormone-altering agent. Children with the highest DEHP levels were nearly five times more likely of being obese than children with the lowest levels. The scientists studied 204 children ages 6 to 13, of whom 105 were obese.

A chemical commonly used to soften plastics, DEHP is found in some children’s toys, as well as myriad household items. Phthalates can be found in pacifiers, plastic food packaging, medical equipment and building materials like vinyl flooring. Personal care products such as soap, shampoo and nail polish may also contain phthalates.

Acupuncture’s Growing Acceptance

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ne in 10 American adults has received acupuncture at least once and nearly half of them say they are “extremely” or “very” satisfied with their treatment, according to a survey sponsored by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Sixty percent of survey respondents readily accepted the idea of acupuncture as a treatment option, and 20 percent have used other forms of Oriental medicine, including herbs and Chinese bodywork.

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day is observed on Oct. 24. For more information, visit aomday.org.

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any owners of middle-aged and older dogs worry about their pets’ declining eyesight.

Cloudy eyes are of particular concern, but that is not necessarily a sign that a dog is going blind, advises Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, Texas.

“While cataracts strike many older dogs, a more common condition is lenticular or nuclear sclerosis, a thickening of the lens of the eye,” says Messonnier. He explains that this normal change causes the eye to appear somewhat cloudy or gray, similar to a cataract. However, unlike a cataract, this type of sclerosis does not interfere with the pet’s vision. “Veterinarians can easily tell the difference between these conditions,” he says. “No treatment is necessary for lenticular sclerosis; cataracts are often treated with carnosine drops or with surgery.”

For prevention, Messonnier suggests minimizing toxins that can cause inflammation throughout an animal’s body, not just the eyes.

This means using blood titer testing instead of annual vaccinations, reducing the use of flea and tick chemicals, using natural pet foods and minimizing the use of conventional medications.

He also recommends feeding a pet nutrients that contribute to health and reduce inflammation and cellular damage, including fish oil, probiotics and antioxidants like bilberry, which supports eye health.

October is National Spinal Health Month

A healthy spine is more than the basis of good posture—it is a harbinger of sound emotional and physical health, according to practitioners of holistic chiropractic care.

Those seeking relief from back pain and other common spine-related conditions might do well to exchange pain-masking drugs for more lasting relief from professional adjustments.

All chiropractic can be considered alternative medicine, because practitioners do not prescribe drugs or surgery. Instead, these doctors rely on manual therapies such as spinal manipulation to improve function and provide pain relief for conditions ranging from simple sprains and strains to herniated discs and sciatica. Yet, holistic chiropractors go beyond treatment of structural problems, like a misaligned spine, to address root causes.

Michael Roth, a Ventura, California, chiropractor who has been practicing holistic methods for nearly 20 years, points out that, “Basic spinal manipulation does not address the mind-body connection. A holistic chiropractor recognizes that symptoms are the body’s way of adapting to some environmental stressor. If the spine is adapting to a stressor, that’s not the cause of the problem, simply the effect.”

Holistic chiropractors typically can suggest complementary measures such as massage, yoga, naturopathy or physical therapy for a more integrated and comprehensive treatment approach. Beyond adjusting the spine, they may also prescribe adjustments to diet, exercise and other lifestyle elements, depending on their understanding of an individual’s optimum path to wellness.

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Dulse Seaweed a Heart Health Powerhouse

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Fossil-Fuel Freedom

New York State Could Achieve It by 2050 A new study lays out how New York State’s entire demand for end-use power could be provided by wind (50 percent), solar (38 percent) and geothermal (5 percent), plus wave and tidal energy sources. This ambitious goal could be achieved by 2050, when all conventional fossil fuel generation would be completely phased out. The plan also generates a large net increase in jobs.

Mark Jacobson, a co-author of the study and professor of civil and environmental engineering at California’s Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment, analyzes how energy technologies impact the atmosphere and how society can transition rapidly to clean and renewable energy sources if we integrate production and energy use in a systems perspective.

Robert Howarth, Ph.D., the senior co-author and a professor of ecology and environmental biology at Cornell University, in New York, has been tackling climate change and its consequences since the 1970s. He says, “Many pundits tell us that solar, wind, etc., are great conceptually, but that it will take many decades to start to make these technologies economically feasible.”

However, “New York is one of the larger economies in the world, and New York City is the most energy-efficient city in the U.S.”

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Small, shrimp-like creatures that inhabit the world’s oceans, krill are one of the planet’s largest and least contaminated biomasses. The tiny crustaceans are the primary food source for a variety of fish, whales, penguins and seabird species. Krill are also used to make feed for livestock, poultry and farmed fish and in nutritional supplements— krill oil is a rich source of omega-3 essential fatty acids and less likely than fish oil to be contaminated with mercury or heavy metals.

Recent studies cited by National Geographic suggest that since the 1970s, Antarctic krill stocks may have dropped by up to 80 percent. Environmental groups and scientists worry that new fishing technologies, coupled with climate warming that removes ice algae, the crustaceans’ primary food source, could deplete krill populations and potentially devastate the Antarctic’s ecosystem.

Denzil Miller, Ph.D., former executive secretary of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources, advises, “There are a whole lot of dominoes that follow afterwards that just look too horrendous to contemplate.” Concerned consumers can opt to avoid farm-raised fish; choose organic, non-grain-fed meat and poultry; and substitute algae-derived omega-3 supplements for fish or krill oil capsules.

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Even on cloudy days, the photovoltaic-paneled roof of the Bullitt Center, in Seattle, Washington, generates all the electricity the six-story structure requires. Inside, commercial office space is equipped with composting toilets, rainwater showers and a glass-enclosed stairway to encourage climbing exercise over riding the elevator.

The Bullitt Foundation, founded in 1952, has focused since the 1990s on helping cities function more like ecosystems. Seattle’s new building not only provides space for eco-conscious tenants, but also functions as a learning center, demonstrating how people and businesses can coexist more in harmony with nature.

The Bullitt Center was constructed according to a demanding green building certification program called the Living Building Challenge, which lists zero net use of energy and water among its many requirements. The standards far surpass those of the better-known Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program.

Founder Jason McLennan says the challenge is to encourage others to build more enjoyable, sustainable and affordable structures around the world.

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Solar Panels Almost Breaking Even At current growth rates, solar energy could be harnessed to produce 10 percent of the world’s electricity by 2020. But the greater benefit of clean solar power relies on first realizing an efficient initial payback for all the energy needed to produce the panels. To make polysilicon, the basic building block of most solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, silica rock must be melted at 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, using electricity from mostly coal-fired power plants. Stanford University researchers believe that a tipping point when clean electricity from installed solar panels surpasses the energy going into the industry’s continued growth will occur by 2015.

As the industry has advanced, it’s required ever less energy and silicon to manufacture and install solar PV panels, along with less wasted silicon, according to Stanford University’s Global Climate & Energy Project. Advances in solar cell efficiency requires fewer panels, and new thin-film solar panels leave out silicon altogether.

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A 2007 study in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine states that exposure to [conventional] cleaning products accounts for 15 percent of all asthma cases. Related symptoms due to chemicals in cleaning products range from headaches, nausea and poisoning to reproductive hazards and damage to internal organs.

Most people spend up to 90 percent of their time indoors where the air quality can be up to five times more polluted than the air we breathe outside. The amount of toxins inside your home can equal what’s in the air in large cities. Using chemically enhanced cleaning products adds contaminants to U.S. water streams and, eventually, home tap water.

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1. Use concentrated formulas, such as pure castile soap, in your household cleaning solutions, which reduces the amount of water that manufacturers need to create waterbased cleaning product solvents.

2. Baking soda, sea salt, distilled white vinegar, lemon, and cornstarch are effective cleaning and deodorizing agents plus are safe enough to eat.

3. Essential oils such as lavender, clove and tea tree are effective and pleasant-smelling disinfectants.

4. Open windows and doors for a portion of each day or night to let in fresh air.

5. Recycle used spray bottles that are not repurposed and use washable and reusable cleaning cloths and sponges versus disposable products such as paper towels.

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LEED, or Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, is transforming the way buildings and communities are designed, constructed, maintained and operated across the globe. It’s a green building tool that addresses the entire building lifecycle, recognizes best-in-class building strategies and provides thirdparty verification of green buildings.

Some of the many ways Tom Wood Subaru is driving the green building process and reducing their footprint range from the more obvious recycling/ salvaging to Xeriscaping—water-efficient landscaping with native Indiana plants and trees. The facility is being built on a previously developed site rather than a green field, and will make use of regional sources for building materials such as stone and concrete.

Through the implementation of all LED lighting, day-lighting from skylights and digital building systems controls, there will also be a reduction of overall electrical usage. In support of electrical vehicle initiatives, onsite Alternative Fuel Vehicle Charging stations will be solar powered.

In September, Tom Wood Subaru was recognized as a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency WasteWise Partner. Teaming up with SafeMetrics, LLC, the dealer is working toward its goal of becoming a zero-landfill dealership. The EPA’s innovative WasteWise program is the country’s first national voluntary solid waste reduction program. WasteWise encourages organizations to reduce municipal solid waste through waste prevention, recycling, and buying or manufacturing recycled products.

According to Bart Schlosser, general manager of Tom Wood Subaru, “With SafeMetrics’ assistance and the WasteWise program, we plan to become the first automotive dealership in Indiana to be a zero-landfill facility. (On a corporate basis,) Subaru has done a tremendous job of aligning the brand with the zerolandfill concepts. It’s just natural to follow suit with our local brand at Tom Wood Subaru.”

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“Those that can’t afford to be concerned with how their food is produced should still have access to healthy options,” says Gough. “If you can’t afford food, you also can’t afford to get sick. A healthy diet is the best way to avoid that.”

Gough also points out that people receiving food assistance may also receive healthcare assistance from the state. “If we can provide options to food insecure people that keep them healthier, healthcare costs for all Hoosiers will decrease.

That’s a win-win.”

There are also less obvious benefits of urban farming. For example, produce from grocery stores typically come from places like Peru, Mexico and California, demanding tremendous amounts of fossil fuel to transport all of this food all the way to Indiana.

Furthermore, increasing the amount of urban farm space in cities decreases the amount of vacant lots and increases property values.

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Urban farming is a healthy, fun and educational hobby. With all of the new urban farming resources around Indy, it’s never been easier to learn how to start your own. “Even if you can’t or don’t want to grow your own food, purchasing it at farmers’ markets from someone who grows it locally is a great way to drive Indy’s market toward urban agriculture,” says Erby.

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“These next few years are going to tell the tale about the next 10,000 years,” says well-known global environmental activist Bill McKibben, author of Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet. “We’re not going to stop global warming; it’s too late for that. But we can keep it from getting as bad as it could possibly get.”

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enowned climate scientist Richard Somerville, Ph.D., uses simple language and sports analogies to help us understand climate change and the risks ahead.

A distinguished professor emeritus, researcher at California’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography and author of The Forgiving Air, he likens greenhouse gases to a scandal that’s rocked major league baseball in recent years. “Greenhouse gases are the steroids of the climate system,” he says. Although we can’t link them to any single weather event, we can see them in the statistics at the end of the season, Somerville says. With the bases loaded, “Look out, because Mother Nature bats last.”

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slope” approach, a leisurely descent from the ubiquitous use of climatechanging fossil fuels. Unfortunately, greenhouse gases would have had to peak two years ago and now be in decline in order to take the easy way out.

Instead, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere shot past 400 parts per million last May, a level that most scientists agree the planet hasn’t experienced since long before the arrival of modern humans.

“Science tells you, you can put this much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, but no more,” without changing the planet’s climate too dramatically, Somerville says. “Mother Nature tells you, you cannot wait 50 or 100 years to solve this. You have to do it in five to 10 years. There’s been a general failure to connect the dots.”

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“Tell politicians that you care about this. We’ve got to get countering climate change high on the priority list.” ~ Richard Somerville

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McKibben’s grassroots group, 350. org, opposes the planned Keystone XL pipeline that, if built, is expected to transport Canadian tar sands oil across the United States to refineries along the Gulf of Mexico. Bill McKibben Increasing fossil fuel infrastructure, he says, is impractical, and we’d be better off investing in clean and renewable energies such as wind, solar and geothermal.

It’s a theme also sounded by Frances Beinecke, president of the New York Citybased Natural Resources Defense Council and author of Clean Energy Common Sense.

With the failure Frances Beinecke of the U.S. Congress to enact climate legislation, her group, encompassing 1.4 million online members and activists, is pressing the Obama administration to live up to its pledge to regulate the carbon dioxide emitted by power plants. The leading culprits for climate-changing gases, they contribute 40 percent of

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the country’s carbon emissions. “It’s time to act, and we have to act now,” Beinecke says.

On the Water Front

Sandra Postel agrees. “Water, energy and food production: These things are tightly linked, and all are affected by climate change.” From Los Lunas, New Mexico, she leads the Global Water Sandra Postel Policy Project, a group also focused on the climate conundrum, as well as National Geographic’s Change the Course national freshwater conservation and restoration campaign.

Competition for water is increasing in several parts of the country, she says, and will only get worse as dry conditions increase demands on groundwater. Endangered sources detailed in her extensive related writings include the Ogallala Aquifer, vital to agricultural operations across much of the Great Plains, and California’s Central Valley, the nation’s fruit and vegetable bowl. In the Colorado River Basin, which provides drinking water to some 30 million people, water demands already exceed the available supply—and that gap is expected to widen with changes in the region’s climate.

In other regions, the problem is too much water from storms, hurricanes and flooding, a trend that Postel and other experts say will also worsen as the world continues to warm and fuel weather extremes.

Beyond the loss of lives and property damage, this “new normal” holds stark implications for communities.

“We’ve built our bridges, dams and other infrastructure based on 100-year records of what’s happened in the past,” advises Postel. “In a lot of ways, how we experience climate change is going to be through changes in the water cycle. If the past isn’t a good guide to the future anymore, we’ll have to change our water management.” (See nrdc.org/water/readiness by city and state.)

On the Ocean Front

The world’s oceans are being transformed by climate change in ways we are only beginning to understand.

Since the Industrial Revolution, oceans have absorbed a significant portion of the carbon dioxide generated, experiencing a 30 percent rise in acidity; that’s expected to reach 100 to 150 percent above pre-industrial levels by the end of this century, according to the nonprofit National Academy of Science (NAS), in Washington, D.C.

“Thank goodness for the oceans, but they are paying a tremendous price,” says Oceanographer Dawn Wright, Ph.D. She’s chief scientist of Esri, in Redlands, California, that analyzes geographic Dawn Wright system relationships, patterns and trends.

The higher acidity levels are “taking a toll on shellfish such as oysters, clams and sea urchins, as well as coral reefs, where much aquatic life is spawned,” Wright explains. Climate change may have other devastating impacts on the ocean food chain—and eventually us—that scientists are only beginning to discern. As just one of myriad impacts: Ocean acidification threatens the country’s $3.7 billion annual wild fish and shellfish industry and the $9.6 billion slice of the global tourism business that caters to scuba divers and snorkelers, according to a recent NAS study.

“Water, energy and food production: These things are tightly linked, and all are affected by climate change.” ~ Sandra Postel es and nonprofits are already using this map and analysis tools to, among other things, conduct risk assessments and provide greater understanding of how onshore development impacts oceans’ natural systems.

Municipalities are also taking action. New York City plans to restore natural buffers to future hurricanes, while Philadelphia and other cities are restoring watersheds, replanting trees in riparian areas, adding rain gardens, laying permeable pavement and revamping roofs and parking lots to reduce stormwater runoff. Investing in such “green infrastructure” is less costly than expanding “grey infrastructure” such as underground sewer systems and water purification plants.

Increasingly, local authorities are relocating communities out of flood zones to allow rivers to reclaim wetlands, an effort which also creates new recreation and tourism spots. Floodplains buffer against extreme flooding and drought, plus filter stormwater runoff, removing farm and lawn fertilizers and other chemicals that otherwise enter waterways, creating deoxygenated “dead zones” where aquatic life

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We can be grateful for some hopeful developments in the call to act.

Wright, who has advised President Obama’s National Ocean Council, is overseeing her company’s ocean initiative, which includes building an ocean basemap of unparalleled detail. While less than 10 percent of the world’s oceans’ underwater realms are mapped today, Esri is compiling authoritative bathymetric data to build a comprehensive map of the ocean floor. Public and private sector planners, researchers, businessnatural awakenings

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“Thank goodness for the oceans, but they are paying a tremendous price.” ~ Dawn Wright can’t survive, as exemplified by parts of Lake Erie, Chesapeake Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

“These solutions are unfolding here and there,” Postel notes, while also remarking that too many locales are rebuilding levees at their peril and allowing people to return to areas that flood repeatedly. “An amount of climate change is already locked in. We will have to adapt, as well as mitigate, simultaneously.”

Somerville, who helped write the 2007 assessment by the Nobel Prize-winning International Panel on Climate Change, labels it “baloney” when politicians say there’s not enough time or it’s too expensive to address the problem. “It’s very doable,” he maintains. “First, inform yourself. Second, tell politicians that you care about this. Then raise hell with those who don’t agree. We’ve got to get countering climate change high on the priority list.”

McKibben recommends that the country gets serious about putting a price on carbon emissions.

Meanwhile, he’s encouraged by the people-powered regional successes in blocking fracking, a controversial method of extracting natural gas, and credits grassroots groups for holding the Keystone pipeline project at bay.

“We’re cutting it super-close” and need to change the trajectory of climate change, according to McKibben, who says we can still have good lives powered by wind and solar, but will have to learn to live more simply.

“I don’t know where it will all end and won’t see it in my lifetime. But if we can stop the combustion of fossil fuels and endless consumption, then there’s some chance for the next generation to figure out what the landing is going to be.”

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STARRY-EYED KIDS Clear Skies, Cool Nights Open Vast Vistas

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ishing upon a star is an iconic activity steeped in everyone’s childhood desire to attain happiness and fulfillment. Actual stargazing can help make parents’ dreams for their children’s well-being come true, as well.

Children are exposed to imagining the larger celestial realm through popular films, science fiction literature and pop songs, plus more tangibly via current sky events.

Consider news of the meteoroid that exploded over Russia in February and the latest images from the surface of Mars beamed to us by the NASA rover Curiosity. Experiencing the excitement of early knowledge can bolster academics while fostering a calming sense of the order of nature’s rhythms.

“Astronomy ties into every educational domain—physics, geometry, algebra, history and ecology,” advises former elementary school teacher Hiram Bertoch, of West Valley City, Utah, owner of the KidsKnowIt Network, which maintains 10 free children’s learning websites, including KidsAstronomy.com. Standing in awe at the wonders of the universe can also instill a centering sense of humility in the face of such grandeur.

Autumn is one of the best times for channeling youngsters’ intrigue in constellations, given the clearer skies and comfortably cool nights. This year, families can anticipate a special viewing of the Comet ISON, which is expected to be visible from much of the United States in late November.

Binoculars are the best tool to start getting familiar with the night sky—they augment the naked eye enough to identify many Moon craters, Jupiter’s moons and the crescent phases of Venus. Planetariums, science and children’s museums, nature centers and astronomy clubs often hold public family events that include access to telescopes; some loan or rent them out. (Find local clubs and facilities at SkyAndTelescope.com/community/ organizations.)

Other opportunities include NASA’s Night Sky Network of astronomy clubs, Astronomy magazine’s youth programs, SpacePlace.nasa.gov and Astronomy.com/kids programs. Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops offer astronomy merit badges.

When a family’s interest continues sufficiently to buy a telescope, test preferred models at many potential settings before finalizing a purchase. According to the online guide, a first telescope should provide high-quality optics that limit diffraction (the spreading of light as it passes through the lens system to the eye) and a sturdy, smoothworking mount. More advanced telescopes have built-in computers and motors that can be programmed to point at specific spots in the sky.

Whether early steps lead to a later career or as a heavenly hobby, helping to convert a child’s, “What’s that?” to a happy, “I know what that is,” becomes worth encouraging. As Bertoch observes, “Kids have an innate excitement about what’s out there.”

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Energy Healing Comes of Age A Historic Milestone in Complementary Medicine

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s recently as 2010, it would have been unimaginable for an annual medical conference including allopathic physicians to hold a meeting themed Illuminating the Energy Spectrum. Yet it happened at the sold-out Institute of Functional Medicine 2013 annual international conference. Workshop topics ranged from bodily energy regulation to presentations by Grand Qigong Master

Ou, Wen Wei, the originator of Pangu Shengong, and Medical Anthropologist and Psychologist Alberto Villoldo, Ph.D., whose Four Winds Light Body School offers a two-year program on the luminous light body, also known as a local energy field, aura, life force, qi/chi or prana.

The energy medicine practiced by acupuncturists and other health practitioners that offer any one of

the 60-plus hands-on and hands-off modalities described in The Encyclopedia of Energy Medicine, by Linnie Thomas, operates on the belief that changes in the body’s life force can affect health and healing. The therapeutic use of any of them begins with an assessment of the body’s electromagnetic field. Then, a treatment specifically designed to correct energy disturbances helps recreate a healthy balance in its multilayered energy field, comprised of pathways, known as meridians, and energy centers (chakras) that correspond to related nerve centers, endocrine glands, internal organ systems and the circulatory system.

The objective for energy medicine practitioners is to uncover the root causes of imbalances—often from emotional stress or physical trauma—and harmonize them at a bioenergetic level before aberrations completely solidify and manifest as illness.

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According to Oschman, there is now enough high-quality research in leading peer-reviewed biomedical journals to provide energy medicine the credence to transform from a little-known, alternative healthcare modality into a conventional form of medicine. The progression to more widespread acceptance is similar to that experienced by acupuncture and massage.

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Energy Medicine, have delved beyond conventional models of healing to confirm that our sensory experience of the world is as limited as our vocabulary to describe it. New language for new concepts is required, such as: nature’s drive for wholeness, resonance, a new band of frequencies, restructuring DNA, local fields and the non-local field, encoding, entrainment, strings, strands, attunement, evolutionary healing and vibration.

Eden, who has had a lifelong ability to make intuitive health assessments later confirmed by medical tests, can look at an individual’s body, see and feel where the energy flow is interrupted, out of balance or not in harmony, and then work to correct the problem.

“Very little of the natural world that human beings evolved in still exists. In addition, our bodies haven’t adapted to modern stressors or the electromagnetic energies associated with technologies that occupy our living and working environments,” says Eden. “Energy medicine is invaluable because anyone can learn how to understand their body as an energy system and how to use techniques to restore energies that have become weak, disturbed or unbalanced.” Her teaching tools include her classic book, Energy Medicine, and Energy Medicine University, which she founded in 2006 in Sausalito, California.

In a 2009 talk at the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, Oschman predicted that energy medicine will become prominent in antiaging medicine. “When I review the history of medicine, there are periods in which things stay pretty much the same, and then there are great breakthroughs. I think that with the advent of energy medicine, another milestone is upon us.”

Learn more at issseemblog.org, the International Society for Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine website.

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sk American adults if they’re anxious about time and they’ll likely say yes. Our society even deems it expected, acceptable and normal to experience such stress, but is it necessary? It’s helpful to explore what is at the root of our problems with time and why we believe we benefit from worrying and complaining about it. Both are good first steps to releasing ourselves from the drama of getting caught up in and blaming time as a convenient catchall. Which of the following rationales apply to us personally?

“If I can complain about being busy, I don’t have to examine other areas in my life.”

“My schedule is wrapped up with my self-esteem; being ‘too busy’ means that I’m successful.”

“Worrying about time gives me something to talk about.”

“I don’t plan things I might enjoy because it can be too demanding or even scary—it just feels easier and safer to be bored.”

“Worrying about time is a convenient excuse for not following my dreams.”

Once we identify the perceived payoffs from worrying about time, we can see them for what they are: illusions that keep us from living our true potential. Awareness allows us to make a different choice and to partner with time, instead of working against it.

Einstein proved that time is subjective, illustrated every time we compare an hour in a dentist’s chair to an hour in the company of a loved one. Time behaves and feels differently based on many variables, like emotion, engagement, flow, desire, interest, pain and pleasure. Our perspective counts. With capricious factors dancing around in our every moment, we can see why time isn’t constant.

Happily, we can use the relative nature of time to our advantage and choose what our relationship with it will be. Consider that with each instance we choose how we talk about, measure and experience time, we are actually creating a new paradigm of time for ourselves.

We can relinquish general views and limitations of time that hinder us and emerge into the possibilities of time as anything but a defined line. It can be a vibrant, completely moldable, layered, multifaceted work of art that we may adapt as we wish, to custom design each and every day.

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Marney K. Makridakis of Dallas, TX, is the author of Creating Time: Using Creativity to Reinvent the Clock and Reclaim Your Life. She founded Artella magazine, the ARTbundance philosophy and the ArtellaLand.com community.

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The Power of One Julia Butterfly Hill Asks, ‘What’s Your Tree?’

by Judith Fertig

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or 738 days, Julia Butterfly Hill lived in the canopy of an ancient redwood tree called Luna to increase awareness of threats to our ancient forests.

Her courageous act of civil disobedience gained international attention for California’s redwoods, together with related ecological and social justice issues.

When she claimed victory for Luna on December 18, 1999, she was recognized worldwide as both a heroine and powerful voice for the environment.

Today, Butterfly Hill’s commitment to such causes continues to inspire people worldwide. She has helped found and launch a host of nonprofit organizations and currently serves as ambassador for the Pollination Project, which awards $1,000 a day to individuals making a positive difference. The impassioned activist is the inspiration for the What’s Your Tree initiative and also leads workshops at eco-villages such as Findhorn, in Scotland, and Damanhur, in Italy. She lives in Belize, where she describes her life as, “Before tree, during tree and after tree.”

What prompted your life shift from being the daughter of a traveling preacher to an environmental activist?

Before Tree, when I was 22, I was rear-ended by a drunk driver and spent 10 months recovering. As I got better physically, I realized that my whole life had been out of 24

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balance. I had been working nonstop since graduating from high school—obsessed by my career, worldly success and material things. This pivotal experience woke me to the importance of the moment and doing whatever I can to make a positive impact on the future.

How did you come to climb up a 1,000-plus-year-old redwood tree and stay there for two years?

After I recovered from the accident, I went on a road trip to California.

There, I volunteered at a reggae festival. That year, the event was dedicated to the protection of ancient forests. I listened and learned from the speakers and activists passionate about educating people on the destructive logging practices of the Maxxam-controlled Pacific Lumber Company.

Returning to my place in Arkansas, I sold everything I owned and returned to California to see how I could help. Earth First! was doing tree-sits to call attention to the urgent need to protect ancient trees, and they needed someone to stay in a redwood tree so the loggers couldn’t cut it down; because nobody else volunteered, they had to pick me.

On December 10, 1997, I put on the harness and ascended Luna, 180 feet up. What I thought would be three or four weeks in the tree turned into two years and eight days. I returned to the ground only after the company agreed to protect Luna and www.AwakenIndy.com

What are some of the legacies of your incredible feat?

The Luna experience brought international attention to the plight of the last dwindling stands of ancient redwoods. After Tree, I was asked to speak about the issue all over the world. My bestselling book, The Legacy of Luna, has been translated into 11 languages. A follow-up environmental handbook is titled One Makes the Difference. It all inspires concerned citizens to take action in their own communities.

Now, as a yoga enthusiast, vegan, peacemaker and anti-disposable activist, how do you stay true to yourself and model the changes you champion?

I am committed to living with as much integrity, joy and love as I can.

If we want to see something in the world, then we have to live it. Like I learn in yoga, I aim to stretch into my life and breathe and see what opens up, trusting that clarity and growth will emerge in the process.

On a personal ecology level, I love swimming in the sea and the sound of the waves rolling over the reef. I love being at home, mixing fresh masa to make tamales and listening to the birds singing as they sway from the palm branches and bougainvillea. These are the moments that make my soul sing.

How has believing in one person’s power to change the world led you to ask, “What’s Your Tree?”

Service is core to my being. It gives purpose and joy to my life. The What’s Your Tree project helps people connect with a place of deep purpose that helps guide their lives, choices and actions.

Learn more at WhatsYourTree.org and JuliaButterfly.com.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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Shop with the Planet in Mind Daily Choices Help Counter Climate Change

by Christine MacDonald

Until recently, we’ve been asked to choose between the economy and the environment. Now we’re realizing that the two are closely linked, and that our continued prosperity depends on how well we take care of the natural systems that sustain life—clean air, water, food and an overall healthy environment.

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lthough the worst impacts of climate change are still decades away, experts say it’s already a costly problem. In 2012, U.S. taxpayers spent nearly $100 billion— approximately $1,100 apiece—to cover crop losses, flooding, wildfires and other climate-related disasters, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council. That’s more than America spent last year on education or transportation.

Given the lack of action on climate change by Congress, more Americans are looking to leverage their purchasing power to make a difference. Yet, as consumers trying to “shop their values” know, it’s often difficult to distinguish the “green” from the “greenwashed”. Natural Awakenings has rounded up some tips that can help.

Dismiss Meaningless Labels

Urvashi Rangan, Ph.D., who leads the Consumer Safety and Sustainability Group for Consumer Reports and its Greener Choices and Eco-labels online initiatives, says companies take far too many liberties in product labeling. The dearth of standards and consistency across the marketplace has rendered terms like “fresh,” and “free range” meaningless. Also, there’s more wrong than right about the “natural” label put on everything from soymilk to frozen dinners, she says.

While critics of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s USDA Organic label say its regulations are not tough enough, Rangan says at least we know what we’re getting. The same is not true of many claims decorating consumer goods, Rangan advises. Plus, producers get away without identifying myriad other controversial practices, she says, including genetically engineered ingredients.

To help consumers protect themselves, the Consumer Union and other nonprofit public advocates have made their evaluations easily accessible via cell phones and iPads. The Web-based Good Guide’s evaluations

of more than 145,000 food, toys, personal care and household products are at shoppers’ fingertips via an app that scans product barcodes on the spot.

Calculate Impacts

A number of easy-to-use online tools help us understand the far-flung impacts of a purchase, including on humans and habitats. The Good Guide, for instance, employs chemists, toxicologists, nutritionists, sociologists and environmental lifecycle specialists to evaluate a product’s repercussions on health, environment and society.

Sandra Postel, who leads the Global Water Policy Project, has teamed up with the National Geographic Society to devise a personal water footprint calculator. It helps people understand the wider environmental impacts of their lifestyle and purchasing choices, and provides options for reducing their footprints and supporting water replenishment efforts.

“It takes a per capita average of 2,000 gallons of water each day to keep our U.S. lifestyle afloat,” twice the world average, calculates Postel.

The typical hamburger takes 630 gallons of water to produce, for example, while a pair of jeans consumes 2,600 gallons, most of it to grow the necessary cotton.

Water is just one of numerous resources overused in the United States,

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according to author and journalist Danielle Nierenberg, co-founder of Food Tank. “We overbuy food. It goes bad and ends up in landfills,” where it lets off methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, as it decomposes.

“We also over-order at restaurants,” observes Nierenberg, whose think tank focuses on the interrelated issues of hunger, obesity and environmental degradation. Overall, the U.S. annually accounts for 34 million tons of food waste. “Part of the problem is we’ve lost home culinary skills,” says Nierenberg, who says we need to rethink how and how much we eat. “We don’t really understand what portions are,” she adds.

Share Instead of Buy

Collaboration characterizes the broader trend in careful consuming that relies on cell phone apps.

Sometimes known as the “sharing economy” or “collaborative consumption”, initiatives can range from car and bike shares to neighborly lending of lawn mowers and other tools and sharing homegrown produce. One of the more innovative food-sharing options is Halfsies, in which diners at participating restaurants pay full price for a meal, but receive half of a full portion, effectively donating the cost of the other half to fight hunger.

Whatever the product, experts say, the new sharing business model

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Waterman’s Farm Market – 8am-8pm.

Thru early Nov. 7010 E Raymond St, Indianapolis. Also 10am-7pm, June & Oct at 100 N Ind 37, Greenwood. 317-888-4189.

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SUNDAY Crooked Creek Farmers’ Market – 11:30am3pm. Thru mid-Oct. 7003B N Michigan Rd I, Indianapolis. 317-257-5388. CrookedCreekFm.org.

Irvington Farmers’ Market – 12-3pm. Open 2nd Sun each month thru Oct. Ellenberger Park, 5301 E Saint Claire St, Indianapolis. 317-356-2831.

TUESDAY Washington Township Community Park Farmers’ Market – 5-7:30pm. Thru Oct. 150 N & CR 475 E (Community Park), Avon. 317-745-0785.

WEDNESDAY Harvest Market at the Fairgrounds – 8am-12pm.

July-Oct. Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds, 620 N Apple St, Greenfield. 765-617-1768.

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is part of a fundamental shift in how people think about consuming, with the potential to help us reduce our personal carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., who specializes in health, science and environmental issues. Learn more at ChristineMacDonald.info.

SATURDAY Carmel Farmers’ Market – 8-11:30am. Thru Oct. 5 Center Green, in the shadow of the Palladium, Carmel. CarmelFarmersMarket.com.

Fall Farmer’s Markets DAILY

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Broad Ripple Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm.

Thru mid-November. Broad Ripple High School, 1115 Broad Ripple Ave, in lot behind school, Indianapolis. BroadRippleFarmersMarket.org.

Original Farmers’ Market at the City Market – 9:30am-1:30pm. 222 E Market St, Indianapolis. 317-634-9266. IndyCM.com/index.php/ Farmers-Market.

Cumberland Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Thru Oct. Cumberland Town Hall, 11501 E Washington St, Cumberland.

Morgan County Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. Thru 1st week of Oct. All items sold at this market are produced in Indiana. MSCSC Education Center, 11 W Carlisle St, Mooresville. 317-501-3000.

Greenwood Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm.

Greenwood United Methodist Church, 525 N Madison, Greenwood. 317-883-9144.

OldtownGreenwood.com.

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Harvest Market at the Fairgrounds – 8am-12pm.

Thru Oct. Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds, 620 N Apple St, Greenfield. 765-617-1768.

Statehouse Farmers’ Market – Lunch hrs. Thru Oct. 10. Farmers’ Market with food trucks. Indiana Government Center Campus near the Indiana Statehouse. In.Gov/spd/2737.htm.

Shelby County Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm.

Thru Oct. East half of Shelbyville Public Square, Shelbyville. 317-398-9552 or 317-392-4230.

38th & Meridian Farmers’ Market – 4-6:30pm.

Thru Oct. 3808 N Meridian St, Indianapolis.

317-926-6623.

Noblesville Farmers’ Market – 8am-12:30pm.

Thru mid-Oct. Riverview Overflow Parking Lot. 317-776-0205. NoblesvilleMainStreet.org.

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Binford Farmers’ Market – 8am-1pm. Thru Oct. Hawthorn Plaza, 5060 E 62nd St, Indianapolis.

317-841-0755. BinfordFarmersMarket.com.

Summer Green Market – 4-8pm. Thru Oct. Shop local food growers and crafters outside on the Garden Lawn. Rain or shine. The Green Market, 9010 Moore Rd, Zionsville. TPFOrganics.com.

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Morgan County Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm.

Thru 1st week of Oct. All items sold at this market are produced in Indiana. Located in the Downtown Square near the Courthouse, 180 S Main St, Martinsville. 317-501-3000.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3

Brain Balance Center of Indianapolis Open House – 12-2pm. Tour the center and 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/ light lunch provided. Brain Balance Center of Indy, 9150 N Meridian St, Ste D, Indianapolis.

317-843-9200. BrainBalanceIndy.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5

Hoosier EVA Meeting – 10am-12pm. Learn how to support the continuing growth of the use of electric vehicles in our area. 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.

Fall Fest – 10am-3pm. Enjoy the annual Fall Fest for food, games, hay rides, a spooky pooch parade, and much more. Sign your pooch up to enter the parade. Free. Allisonville Nursery, 11405 Allisonville Rd, Fishers. 317-849-4490.

AllisonvilleNursery.com.

Fishers Renaissance Faire – Oct 5-6. 10am-6pm.

Sat & Sun. Over 250 costumed characters, jousting, period music and dance, roving comedy, parades and over 70 artisans and merchants, food vendors and free kid’s games. $12/adult; $5/ages 5-12; free/4 & under. At Saxony, 13578 East 131st St, Fishers. FishersRenFaire.com.

Gluten Free Living Now Expo – 10am-6pm. Third annual Expo, featuring local and national experts on celiac disease, gluten sensitivity and the glutenfree lifestyle. Over 100 gluten-free food, product and service vendors, cooking demonstrations, Kid’s Corner and Beer Garden for adults. $10/ adult, free/children12 & under. The Fountains, 502 E Carmel Dr, Carmel. 317-771-6506.

GlutenFreeLivingNow.org.

Embarking on Your Inward Journey – 2-4pm.

Learn to heal wounds and discover new ways of being. Join author Diana J. Ensign in this empowering inner journey workshop. You will meditate, journal, chant, explore simple energetic body movements, and open greater possibilities for your life. $25/including book. Peace Through Yoga, 575 S Main St, Zionsville. 317-679-1168.

DianaEnsign.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6

Fifth Annual Bob Landman Memorial Concert – Noon-5pm. Live music, samples, specials and more will celebrate and honor the late founder of Good Earth Natural Food Company. Founded in 1971, Good Earth has established itself as a local, family-owned destination in Broad Ripple Village. 6350 Guilford Ave, Indianapolis. 317253-3709. Good-Earth.com.

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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 eclectic materials will be provided for inspiration. $40. Myart, 80 W Pine, Zionsville. RSVP, 317733-4145. SoaringHeartStudio@comcast.net.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8

Autumn Brunch Cooking Class – 5:30-7:30pm.

Celebrate fall with a breakfast buffet of warm and wonderful foods, full of comfort and nutrition, with 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 what the Brain Balance Program can do for your child who struggles with emotional, social, behavioral, or academic delays. Free/receive $50 off an assessment at presentation. Brain Balance Center of Indy, 9150 N Meridian St, Ste D, Indianapolis. Please RSVP 317-843-9200.

BrainBalanceIndy.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10

Indy Do Day – Oct 10-12. A people-powered community service project opportunity for residents of Indianapolis to take ownership of the neighborhoods and take care of their neighbors.

Teams find a service project, do the project and report back so the collective impact of everyone participating can be measured. Activities do not need to be organized or approved community projects. IndyDoDay.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12

Preserving Indiana Birth Choices Red Tent Event – 10am-4pm. A celebration promoting awareness and education for Indiana birth choices, with all proceeds benefiting the Indiana Midwifery Taskforce. Activities include a Red Tent space to tell birth stories, vendor/exhibitor booths, silent auction, door prizes, raffles, face painting, and more.

Donations at the door welcomed. Commonwealth Apartments Gymnasium, 23 N. Rural St, Indianapolis. PreservingIndianaBirthChoices.com.

Planting for Fall/Winter Color – 10:30-11:15am.

Get information and ideas on plants in this workshop that provides interest and color to yards and containers all year long. Fall leaves are just the start of a gorgeous home for cooler weather.

Free. Allisonville Nursery, 11405 Allisonville Rd, Fishers. 317-849-4490. AllisonvilleNursery.com.

Chocolate Fest – 12-4pm. Indy’s finest chocolatiers, bakers, and restaurants will give samples of treats and sell delicious products. Proceeds benefit Young Audiences of Indiana. $15/adult, $5/ ages 5-15, $35/family 4-pack. Harrison Center for the Arts, 1505 N Delaware St, Indianapolis, 317-3963886. HarrisonCenter.org.

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5th Annual Original and Fabulous GermanFest – 12-7pm. Celebrate German-American Day with this unique family event. All proceeds from this event benefit the maintenance and care of the Historic Athenaeum. Enjoy wiener dog races, ZwergenLand for kids, German food and beer, entertainment and more. $8/advance ticket, $10/day of event, free/12 and under. 401 E Michigan St, Indianapolis. 317-655-2755.

AthenaeumFoundation.org.

Oktoberfest at Trader’s Point Creamery – 127pm. Live music, German Biergarten, wine tasting, fresh farm fare, hayrides, games and crafts, Artisan Farm Market, and more. The festivities raise money for the Traders Point Rural Historic District, a nonprofit organization that protects over 2,600 acres of green space around Eagle Creek. $8/advance tickets; $10/at the gate; free/10 & under. 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. 317-733-1700.

TradersPointCreamery.com.

Decorating With Pumpkins and Gourds – 1-1:45pm. Think outside the jack-o-lantern in this workshop, get some ideas to warm up autumn and winter homes with unique pumpkin and gourd displays. Free. Allisonville Nursery, 11405 Allisonville Rd, Fishers. 317-849-4490.

AllisonvilleNursery.com.

March Against Monsanto – 2-5pm. Join in this event to advocate further scientific research on the health effects of genetically modified foods.

The afternoon will include a march to and from the statehouse, keynote speakers, live music and information about local resources. City Market Plaza, 222 E Market St, Indianapolis. Angela Capretti, 317-966-5108. AngelaTherapy@ hotmail.com. March-Against-Monsanto.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16

World Food Day – Through an initiative of the United Nations, World Food Day helps to increase understanding of the issues behind poverty and find effective and sustainable solutions to end hunger. WorldFoodDayUSA.org.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17

Brain Balance Center of Indianapolis Parent Workshop – 6-7pm. A hands-on workshop to learn the differences between left and right hemisphere and what you can do 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. BrainBalanceIndy.com.

The Heartland Film Festival – Oct 17-26. Ten days of independent, international, enlightening film screenings, Q & A sessions with filmmakers, panel discussions and special events. Over 275 films from around the world will be featured, along with the filmmakers who craft them.

TrulyMovingPictures.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19

Web of Kindness – 10am-1pm. In this day course, Mandy Vickery will explain how everything we have and everything we enjoy including our very life is due to the kindness of others. $25.

Dromtonpa Kadamps Buddhist Center, 6018 Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317-625-5488.

Meditation-Indianapolis.org.

Body Mind & Spirit Expo – 10/19-20. Sat 10am6pm. Sun, 11am-5pm. The latest in new thought presentations, advances in alternative health and the nation’s finest selections of psychics and mediums come together to bring refreshed energy to the holistic movement in 2013 . Exhibits, free presentations and themed events, including “Time to Explore,” will engage you throughout the weekend. $9/advance, $10/weekend admission. Indy Fairgrounds Farm Building, 1202 E. 38th St. BMSE.net.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25

Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University 50th Anniversary Open House – 4pm. A week-long celebration kicks off with the gallery opening of the 50th Anniversary Mosaic. The public is invited to the open house, featuring backstage tours of the newly restored theater, the unveiling of the mosaic and more. Free, tickets not required.

4602 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis. 317-940-6444.

ClowesHall.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26

Transform from Mindless to Mindful Eater – 1:30-4:30pm. Psychology Meets Nutrition = Mindful Eating. Workshop includes a mindful eating experience with healthy snack and green tea, along with take-home resources. $30/3hour workshop. Evoke Art and Media (located inside Broad Ripple United Methodist Church), 6185 Guilford Ave. Angie Capretti, LMHC, AngelaTherapy@hotmail.com. 317-966-5108.

MindfulEaters.Eventbrite.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21

Raw Vegan Potluck MEETUP – 6-8pm. Make a raw vegan dish (no animal or dairy products) and come to the meetup for a potluck dinner, and a raw food demonstration and Q & A with raw vegan coach Kim Woods. Free. Irvington Library, 5625 E Washington St, Indianapolis. 317-409-4981.

IndyArtLifestyle.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22

Restorative Yoga – 6-7:30pm. Gentle type of yoga releases the body at a deep level. Poses are done on the floor and supported by props. Soft music and dim lights add to the mood. Perfect if you’re stressed or tired. $25. Breath.Life.Yoga, 8202 Clearvista Pkwy, Suite 8C, Indianapolis.

317-502-5630. Breath.Life.Yoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23

Goblin’ It Up – 6-7:30 pm. Looking for some fun Halloween-inspired recipes? Spook-tacular treats from raw foods chef Audrey Barron, can be enjoyed by everyone from adults to kids and princesses to vampires. Enjoy Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Ghoulishly Good Goji Pudding Cups and Cheezy, Crispy Moss. Free. RSVP 317-569-1517.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24

Essential Oils for Pain and Inflammation – 6-7:30pm. Experience a more comfortable body using simple essential oils. See which oil works best for you how to apply them. Young Living oils will be featured. 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. Registration recommended. 317-445-4203.

IPYC.org.

“An Evening With...” Workshop – 6:30-8pm.

Elaine Voci welcomes Louise Dunn, Founder and Dean of Heartland Miracles, LLC to this evening workshop. Dunn will discuss “The Heart Never Lies: Why Following Your Heart Through Life Makes Perfect Sense”. Discover the motto Dunn uses to guide her through the decisions that have a major impact on her life and her work. $20/ person. 11805 N Pennsylvania St, Carmel. 317730-5481. ElaineVoci.com.

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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. Each month a fresh selection of 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. IMA, 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. 317-923-1331.

IMAMuseum.org.

Make A Difference Day – The nation’s largest day of community service, when millions of volunteers unite to improve the lives of others in their communities. Help a local organization, organize a project of your own, improve the life of someone else. MakeADifferenceDay.com.

Shift Happens with Hypnosis – 1-2:30pm. In this hypnosis demonstration, you will learn what hypnosis really is. Experience hypnosis and discover what a valuable tool it is to stop bad habits, get over fears, and lose weight. 5038 E. 56th St, Indianapolis. Registration recommended. 317525-6539. IPYC.org.

Core of the Matter – 1-4pm. All movement comes from the trunk. Join Lisa Riolo to learn awareness and energize postural muscles to maximize stability and strength in asanas including standing poses, arm balances, plank, chatturanga, and more. $45. Peace Through Yoga, 575 S Main St, Zionsville. 317-679-1168.

PeaceThroughYoga.com.

Luna Ray Kirtan & The Alive Musical Yoga Experience – 5:45-7:15pm & 7:30-9pm. Kirtan is a form of Bhakti Yoga, “the yoga of devotion”, that involves call and response chanting/singing blended with soulful music; it is said to calm the mind and open the heart. Acclaimed international Kirtan artist, Kristin Luna Ray, will bring Bhakti to Indy, with two events, a musical yoga class led

by Ahna Hoke from 5:45-7:15pm and a Kirtan from 7:30-9pm with opening Gong meditation. $25/yoga class, $15/Kirtan, $35 for both. Invoke Yoga Studio, 970 Ft. Wayne Ave, Indianapolis.

317-631-9642. InvokeStudio.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27

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, 39 N 10th St, Noblesville. RSVP. SoaringHeartStudio@comcast.net.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29

savethedate Gazing with Braco Chicago Event

Oct 29-30. 8 sessions daily, 12-7pm, begin hourly, 35-min ea. $5. All-day parking at Best Western behind MIC. $8/session.

Must be 18 yrs. to attend. Pregnant woman past three months should not attend. Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago Ave, Evanston. 808-328-0999. More info & advance tickets: Braco.net.

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Dharma 4 Kids – 11am-12:15pm. Suitable for ages 4-11. Children learn how to develop harmony, confidence and methods to calm the mind. The topics of both classes will correlate to foster parent/child discussion after class. $5/child. Snacks included. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317-374-5281.

Meditation-Indianapolis.org.

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

BreathLifeYoga.com.

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.

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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.

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 – 7-8:00pm. 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 we encounter. $10/class. Irvington United Methodist Church, 30 N Audubon, Indianapolis.

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

The Apple Store Connor Prairie – 11am-5pm. TuesSun, thru Oct 30. 11am-5pm, Oct 31. The Apple Store offers a variety of traditional tasty treats, including hand-dipped caramel apples, Amish goods and apple cider slushies. There will also be items from Local Folks Foods and Crown Point Graphics, all produced in Hamilton Co. 13400 Allisonville Rd, Fishers. 317776-6006. ConnerPrairie.org.

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

Amy@FlourishYoga.biz. FlourishYoga.biz.

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 – 8-8:30 am. The postures of yoga transform the physical body. Breathing techniques transform the inner body and even the heart rate and brain. Breath is the link between the body and mind. Practice a standard form of several breath techniques and learn which ones are most appropriate for you. 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.

Places to go, People to see, and thin gs to do!

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 – 6&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.

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.

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.

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.

Transform Your Life – 7-8:30pm. In this class, you will learn practical methods that you can use immediately in your 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. 317-374-5281. Info@ Meditation-Indianapolis.org.

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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.

Farmers’ Markets – Visit one today. There are 12 markets in and around the city taking place on Saturdays throughout the month. For more information, check farmers’ market section on page 26.

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

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Retreat centers Oakwood Retreat Center

green cleaning Squeaky Green LLC

3801 SCR 575E, Selma, IN 47383 765-747-7027 OakwoodRetreatCenter.org

Oakwood offers groups seeking sacred space in a natural setting the opportunity to embrace and intensify their transformational work. Cozy accommodations, healthy food, supportive staff.

Indianapolis Owned and Operated 317-840-7757 BeSqueakyGreen.com

Our professional and friendly staff takes pride in providing healthy cleaning and organizing solutions to families and the environment using 100 percent eco-certified/non-chemical products. See ad on page 5.

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

spiritual counseling Laura Rain

Soul Evolve Indianapolis-Broad Ripple 317-258-9844 MedialWoman.com

Helping People to Heal and Evolve through Spiritual Counseling, Intuitive Healing Work and Soulful Life Coaching Services. Awaken to Your Potential! For Individuals and Couples.

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

hydrotherapy SOFTUB SPAS

Becky Farley, Central Indiana Rep. 800-683-6654 Becky@Softub.com Softub.com

thermography INDY THERMOGRAPHY

450 E. 96th St., Ste. 500, Indpls.

317-370-5111 IndyTherm.com

State-of-the-art thermal imaging scans are non-invasive, radiation free, affordable, no prescription required, and painless. Get results fast for any area of the body. See ad on page 17.

Relieve stress, arthritis, back, hip and knee pain, Fibromyalgia and diabetes symptoms. Softub provides affordability, portability, green energy savings, comfort and ease of use. America’s favorite hot tub.

Montessori School Montessori School of Westfield

800 E. Sycamore St., Westfield 317-867-0158 MontessoriSchoolOfWestfield.com

Our Classroom is a prepared environment filled with plants, art, music, and books, creating a learning environment that will reinforce a child’s independence and intellectual development.

nutrition Reinventing Wellness 8725 Gordonshire Dr., Indpls.

317-408-0110 ReinventingWellness.com

Offering a variety of nutritional and holistic health counseling services.

Specializing in raw foods certifications, private cooking classes, corporate services, and menu planning.

www.AwakenIndy.com

yoga breath.life.yoga

8202 Clearvista Pkwy., Ste. 8C, Indpls.

317-502-5630 BreathLifeYoga.com

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

CITYOGA School of Yoga and Health 2442 North Central Ave., Indpls.

317-920-YOGA (9642).

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Striving to improve total well-being and quality of life, utilizing twenty diverse and talented teachers. Plus, over 50 classes weekly to accommodate almost any schedule.

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