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5 newsbriefs 10 healthbriefs 13 globalbriefs 14 actionalert

16 CONSCIOUS CAREGIVING Nurture Yourself While Helping Another

by Deborah Shouse

15 community spotlight

20 wisewords 2 1 healthykids

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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20 KAMINI DESAI EXPLORES A YOGIC LIFE

Inner Calmness Leads to Self-Mastery by Linda Sechrist

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FOR LITTLE ONES Teaching Kids to Be Calm and Focused by Traci Childress

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24 SAY YES TO YOGA

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his issue is especially close to my heart, as I have a passion and appreciation for both of this month’s themes of Conscious Caregiving and Yoga. Imagine my consternation when both my role as a primary caregiver in our family and my practice of yoga were abruptly upended last month as the result of a kitchen mishap. A Raina Fay, Teona Wright, Omar Freyre deep cut on my dominant left hand and Kim Miller at the Indy Holistic necessitated surgery that proved to Hub Website Launch Party, held last be fairly complex and will require a month at The Playful Soul substantial recovery period. Normally, I take great joy in the caregiving gene in my DNA and believe the “gift is to the giver” whenever we reach out to support, encourage and ease another’s life. It wasn’t easy to admit that I now needed help with routine daily tasks like dressing, writing, cooking and driving. How blessed I am to have access to caregivers ready to help. The constancy of family members and sincere offers of support and encouraging messages from neighbors and friends have all made an appreciable difference every step of the way. Though it’s obviously been a challenge, it’s also been a surprisingly expansive learning and growing experience. Letting go to allow others to step in, having to find efficiencies in my activities and coming to fresh appreciation for all kinds of caregivers has been eye-opening, humbling and rewarding. I’m now daily demonstrating the truth of the adage that necessity is the mother of invention, even becoming remarkably proficient with my right hand. Since yoga is one of my favorite forms of self-care, I resisted giving it up even temporarily. Thanks to caring instructors, I’ve been able to adopt new positions and adapted routines that are allowing me to continue my practice during this time. Its aspects of relaxation, meditation and healing continue to give me a sense of balance, strength and calm energy. I recognize this life hurdle is a blip that will pass. At some point we all are likely both to need care and be called upon to be a caregiver. When we are called upon to care for someone with lifealtering injuries, aging or disease, it is demanding on many levels and can take a significant toll on us. The key is finding ways to achieve balance in both providing needed support for loved ones and making space for the essential self-care needed to keep our own engines humming. Both Deborah Shouse’s feature article, “Conscious Caregiving: Nurture Yourself While Helping Another,” and Elaine Voci’s local article, “Nurturing the Nurturer,” offer practical ideas for how to wisely and more calmly make the most of being a care partner. Thanks go out to all caregivers everywhere, with a personal note of appreciation for mine. To all that need care, I encourage you to accept it with open arms. For what purpose are we ultimately here but to love and help one another?

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newsbriefs Farm to Fork Seeing Results as Innovative Farmers’ Market

y Local Indiana, a grassroots organization of small Hoosier family farmers, recently conducted the first statewide Farmers Market Economic Impact Study to collect information to track the often-underestimated contribution of small agriculture to local economies. “Results will be released later this year,” says Maria Smietana, market manager for the Farm to Fork market at Normandy Farms, “but we were pleasantly surprised at our own market’s questionnaire results. Our customers spend an average of $50 to $60 at our market. In addition to from within Indianapolis, they also come from surrounding counties, most making the trip only to shop at our market.” “We drive about 20 minutes from SoBro to get here,” says Nick Abbott, a frequent shopper at Farm to Fork. “We have other markets close to us that are great, and this one is worth the drive—the selection, attention to the source and product quality are all wonderful.” Farm to Fork is a chemical-free and locally sourced farmers’ market with many of its vendors being Certified Organic or Certified Naturally Grown and follow specific guidelines, including that all products are produced with no middlemen, prepared food can only be made with organic ingredients, and produce and meat are raised with no artificial chemicals. Farm to Fork also improves access to food for food-insecure families. Through a partnership with the Boone County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity (HFH), Farm to Fork connects each year with an HFH family. Vendors donate some of their products each week to provide healthy meals families could not have otherwise afforded. Last year’s family was a Marine sergeant severely wounded during the Gulf Wars, his wife and their two young children. “Even their service dog wasn’t left out thanks to Pet Lovers Bakery,” Smietana says of the organic pet treat vendor.

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newsbriefs White River Festival Celebrates Recreation

he White River Festival, from September 1 to 14, will incorporate two weeks of fun and education to inspire and motivate Hoosiers to learn more about our rivers and Festival appearances by take action that positively impacts water quality. Festival explorer and conservationist, events—focusing on this year’s theme of recreation—are Justin Riney. taking place throughout central Indiana, with the largest concentration in the Indianapolis area. This celebration of the White River and its surrounding wildlife, plants, trees, streams and communities explores its recreational opportunities, educates the public about our drinking water source and explains how human actions impact the river. The Festival is a project of the Upper White River Watershed Alliance, a regional planning group that promotes, protects and enhances the biological, chemical and physical integrity of the White River ecosystem. The watershed of the Upper White River extends from the source of the White River in Randolph County through 16 counties down to small portions of Brown, Owen and Monroe. The Festival is made possible through generous funding from the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust.

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he Little Red Door and Indianapolis City Market have partnered for the Eat Well, Live Well cooking series hosted by both celebrity and amateur chefs. The healthy recipe cooking demonstrations intended to help prevent cancer will be held at 12:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month at the Indianapolis City Market. Little Red Door is the oldest, local cancer resource in central Indiana and helps over 7,500 Hoosiers each year. By reducing the physical, emotional and financial burdens of cancer for the working poor and unemployed, Little Red Door enables patients to understand, detect and navigate cancer while opening the door to hope. The organization offers a variety of free services including screening and detection, client service, education and client navigation. These include scheduling and facilitating year-round screenings for breast, cervical, and prostate cancers, and transportation to and from treatment, wigs, breast prostheses and bras, incontinence supplies, ostomy and medical supplies and nutrition supplements. It also conduct Camp Little Red Door, a weeklong program for Indiana children ages 8 to 18 that are battling cancer or are in remission. Location: 222 East Market St. For a schedule of upcoming demonstrations and menus, visit LittleRedDoor.org/Eat-Well-Live-Well. For information on attending a demonstration, call Tiffany King at 317-920-4687 or email TKing@LittleRedDoor.org.

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Peace through Yoga Merges and Launches New Website

eace through Yoga has rolled out its new website and branding after merging with Main Street Yoga in June and becoming the only yoga studio in the state with three locations. Mindi Epstein, the owner of Main Street Yoga, purchased Peace through Yoga from Sally Brown Bassett, and now operates the three locations in Speedway, Eagle Creek Park and Zionsville with the Peace through Yoga name. “I love the west side,” shares Epstein. “Speedway’s Pizza | Pasta | Calzones | Sandwiches | Salads future development is very promising, so I opened Main BHB_NatAwkngs_QrtrPage_SEPT_Crrx_ƒ.indd 1 8/5/14 8:38 AM Italian Chicken & Gluten-Free Dinners | Beer & Wine Street Yoga because I wanted a community studio here… the kind of studio people can walk or ride their bikes to. People meet neighbors they’ve never met before and chat in the hallways after class. It’s wonderful to experience as people explore something personal and special with yoga.” Epstein seized the opportunity when Bassett suggested to her that she own and operate three studios on the west side, an area with minimal competition. Bassett will now focus on her first priority and passion, the Peace through Yoga Foundation. The studios offer a variety of programs including special classes for each skill level, classes for advanced practitioners of the ashtanga school of yoga, gentle yoga, yoga therapy, vinyasa flow, power yoga, Kundalini, and 200and 500-hour yoga teacher trainings. In addition, there are regularly planned kids classes, workshops, retreats and international travel. Peace through Yoga also organizes Serenity in the Valley, which includes horseback riding and outdoor yoga with the beautiful Natural Valley Ranch in Brownsburg as the backdrop. Upcoming international trips are planned to Puerto Vallarta, Costa Rica, and India.

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zra’s Enlightened Café is now open in North Broad Ripple at 6516 Ferguson Street at the intersection of Coil Street. Ezra’s uses local, organic and fresh ingredients to create dishes without gluten, dairy, animal products, genetically modified foods and white or processed sugar. Professionally trained Raw Food Chef Audrey Barron creates a variety of desserts, smoothies, fresh juices, tonics, salads and healthy snack foods with a focus on to-go meals. She uses dates, honey and other natural sweeteners in lieu of sugar and only clean oils like olive, coconut and hemp. The menu will change seasonally allowing for the freshest, in-season ingredients to make the most nutrient-dense dishes. In addition to offering healthy food, Ezra’s will compost scraps and use recyclable containers to keep their carbon footprint as minimal as possible.

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wo scientific reviews of human clinical research have found that hatha yoga significantly reduces heart disease risk factors. Researchers from Germany’s University of Duisburg-Essen reviewed 44 studies involving more than 3,000 people. Overall, the studies found that hatha yoga significantly reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Yoga participants also showed lower respiratory and heartbeat rates, significantly reduced triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or bad cholesterol, and increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or good cholesterol. Several important diabetes risk markers decreased among the yoga participants; they also realized smaller waistlines. Similar results were reached by scientists from the United Kingdom’s Warwick Medical School. In analyzing 11 studies involving 800 people, they found that regular yoga exercise both reduced diastolic blood pressure and triglycerides and increased beneficial HDL cholesterol levels.

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new study published in the journal Nutrafoods has confirmed that licorice extract helps reduce visceral fat in obese adults. The study tested 60 men and 60 women that were clinically obese with body mass index (BMI) scores of over 30. For three months, they were given either a placebo pill or 300 milligrams per day of licorice root extract. Then they were tested for visceral fat using CT scans and measured for waist circumference, waist-to-hip measurements and BMI scores. The licorice extract group had significantly fewer visceral fat cells, lower BMI scores and reduced waist circumference compared with the placebo group. Previous research with the extract also showed similar weight-loss effects among human subjects.

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Pre-K Education Linked to Better Health 26 Years Later

n addition to an increased likelihood of achieving academic success, children that participate in game-based educational training also have a significantly lower risk of developing future cardiovascular disease, according to University of North Carolina researchers in a paper published this year in Science magazine. Launched in the 1970s, the Carolina Abecedarian Project studied more than 100 children beginning when they were just over 4 years old. Fifty-seven focused on language skills while also receiving nutritional and health services. A control group received the same nutritional and health services, but not the early language education. Early education turned out to be an indicator for significantly healthier individuals when they had reached the age of 30, with a lower average systolic blood pressure than those in the control group and no symptoms of metabolic syndrome—a condition related to diabetes, heart disease and obesity. Twenty-five percent of the control group had metabolic syndrome symptoms at age 30.

ccording to a National Institutes of Health study, most people believe that sleep apnea is caused by a sagging soft pallet or by some other obstructive tissue in the throat. Actually, it’s the result of a diminishing signal from the brain to the diaphragm (causing one to breathe) that can occur during the transition from initial semi-wakefulness into the next stage of lighter sleep prior to REM sleep. In some people, the unintended reduction in the signal is significant enough that breathing goes beyond being shallow and completely stops. After a short period of time, the brain, realizing the need to breathe, forces a rapid inhalation to restart respiration that literally drags the sagging localized soft tissues into the airway, as reported in Sleep Apnea: A New Approach to an Emergent Problem by Master Herbalist Steven Frank, of Nature’s Rite. For some, there’s no indication of potential problems when they are awake as the tissues remain in their normal state and the throat doesn’t close off during the day or when relaxing or resting, but then they can experience an obstruction problem when trying to go to sleep. Instead of resorting to surgery to remove neck tissue or using a machine to force air into lungs, natural herbal solutions can work to increase the pertinent brain signal that maintains continuous breathing without the breakdowns that necessitate rapid inhalation. According to the Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine, ingesting herbs like lobelia, thyme and camp bark can intensify the signal from the brain to the diaphragm, increase the gas-transfer efficiency of the lungs and relax some of the skeletal muscles that can obstruct the propagation of the signal. For more information, call 888-465-4404 or visit NaturesRiteRemedies.com. See ad, page 25.

Mindfulness Meditation Can Hinder Onset of Alzheimer’s

pilot study from the Harvard Medical School indicates yet another benefit of meditation. The researchers tested 14 people with mild cognitive impairment, which often leads to Alzheimer’s disease, and provided them with either Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction training or standard care. Brain imaging tests indicated that those engaged in meditative training had increased activity and connections among three areas of the brain—the posterior cingulate cortex, medial prefrontal cortex and left hippocampus. Although larger studies are needed, study authors remark, “These preliminary results indicate that in adults with mild cognitive impairment, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction therapy may have a positive impact on the regions of the brain most related to mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.” natural awakenings

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healthbriefs RAISINS LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE AND DIABETES RISK

esearchers from the University of Kentucky have determined that snacking on raisins can decrease high blood pressure and reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. For 12 weeks, 46 men and women snacked on either processed snack foods or raisins. At the beginning and end of each month, the researchers tested for blood glucose, diabetic risk markers and blood pressure. Raisin snacking was found to reduce blood pressure while improving blood glucose and diabetic risk factors. The researchers concluded, “Regular consumption of raisins may reduce glycemia and cardiovascular risk factors, including blood pressure.”

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ye health may be improved by taking certain antioxidant supplements, according to researchers at Austria’s Medical University of Vienna. They studied 40 healthy volunteers between the ages of 18 and 30 split into two groups, giving a control group a placebo pill and the other a supplement containing vitamins C and E, lutein, zeaxanthin, zinc, copper, selenium, gingko biloba, flavonoids, omega-3 fatty acids and alpha-lipoic acid. The medical scientists tested the health and blood flow of the retinal artery, which feeds the eye with blood and nutrients. The results of the two-week trial showed the supplements significantly improved blood flow through the retinal arteries. The supplements also helped protect the retinal arteries from free radical damage. The scientists concluded that such supplementation can prevent a type of cellular dysfunction in the eye induced by oxidative stress that is assumed to play a role in age-related macular degeneration.

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Makers Agree Not to Use Cancer-Causing Chemical This year, the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) reached legal agreements with 26 major companies to discontinue using a cancer-causing chemical in shampoo and personal care products, and potential agreements with more than 100 additional companies are still pending. Cocamide diethanolamine (DEA), a synthetic chemical created from a chemical reaction between coconut oils and diethanolamine, has been used for decades in shampoos and other products as a foaming agent. In 2012, California listed the chemical as a known carcinogen, based on assessment by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer, which evaluated skin exposure tests on animals. In 2013, the CEH brought lawsuits against companies selling products in California containing the substance without a health warning, as required under Prop 65, the state’s consumer protection law for toxic chemicals. Note: A Think Dirty app offers information about the potentially toxic ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products and what not to buy. Source: Ecowatch.com (Tinyurl.com/Shampoo-Lawsuit)

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Green Apple Day Aims to Transform Schools The Green Apple Day of Service, to take place on September 27 nationwide, will give parents, teachers, students, companies and local organizations ways to transform schools into more healthy, safe and productive learning environments via local service projects. Green Apple is a global movement dedicated to enabling schools to provide clean and healthy air, conserve energy and other resources and serve as places where young people can reap inspired dreams of a brighter future. Source: MyGreenApple.org

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Major University Offers Integrative Medicine Certificate The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is inaugurating an online Integrative Medicine Program in partnership with the Metabolic Medical Institute and accepting applications toward graduate certification in integrative medicine. Integrative medicine focuses on the whole person, and the curriculum includes prevention, self-care, nutrition, exercise prescription, dietary supplements and wellness-based therapies. Students also review advanced predictive diagnostics, biotechnology, and systems biology utilizing proteomics, genomics and metabolomics. Graduates will gain cutting-edge knowledge to make well-informed decisions with their patients about treating disease, promoting vitality and optimizing aging.

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New EPA Rules Proposed for Climate Change

People throughout the U.S. and worldwide, representing hundreds of grassroots and non-government organizations, will converge on New York City for the Peoples Climate March on September 21. As United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon calls for heads of state to mobilize at an historic U.N. Summit on Climate Change that weekend, the people will demand action via the largest-ever climate change citizens’ demonstration. Concerned groups and individuals expect to exchange ideas, articulate common challenges and address solutions.

The White House plans to cut carbon dioxide emissions from power plants by 30 percent by 2030. Each state will have its own goal within the overall national pollution reduction effort, an attempt to be politically and practically flexible in its implementation. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy explains, “Each state’s goal is tailored to its own circumstances, and states have the flexibility to reach the goal in whatever ways work best for them.” States can renovate existing coal-fired plants with newer, cleaner burning technology; switch coal plants to natural gas, which produces much less carbon; and work to persuade residents to be more efficient in their use of electricity. States can also band together in cap-and-trade networks for emission reductions, in which companies buy and sell permits allowing them to produce a certain amount of carbon emissions. Clean producers can be sellers, dirtier producers buyers. The program represents an absolute reduction in U.S. carbon emissions of nearly one-third, rather than a simple slowing in the growth rate of emissions. Contrary industry groups, many Republicans and some coal-state Democrats oppose the proposal due to its anticipated costs and increased regulations.

Learn more and sign up at PeoplesClimateMarch.org. Find a partial list of participating organizations at Tinyurl.com/GroupsMarching.

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Celebrating Pesticide-Free Orchards The nationally acclaimed Rodale Institute will celebrate its fifth annual Organic Apple Festival on September 21 in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, more than 30 years after planting the trees. Organizers note that when growers select just one genetic variety of apple to reproduce and cultivate, they create a monoculture that easily becomes more susceptible to pests and diseases than an orchard that hosts several varieties. An array of insects and blights favor this all-American fruit, which is why standard apples are the single-most pesticide-contaminated produce item at conventional groceries. Large agribusiness operations typically grow fruit bred for durability and color during shipping and shelf life. Organic apples, by contrast, are chosen for flavor and regional adaptability. Source: Facebook.com/RodaleInstitute

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Overcharging Mobile Devices Wastes Money Smartphone maker Nokia estimates most devices need only about two hours to fully charge, making overnight charging highly wasteful; users also should disengage and unplug chargers from the wall when they’re done. Another helpful tip from BatteryUniversity.com is not to wait until cell phone power is nearly or completely depleted before recharging, because full discharges put a strain on the battery that can shorten its lifespan. Umbra Fisk, an environmental columnist at Grist.org, advises using a power strip and even a timer as parts of a central charging area for all mobile devices to facilitate monitoring and reduce overcharging. Energy Star-qualified (EnergyStar.gov) cordless phones demand about half the energy of standard units. Energy Star reports that the average U.S. household spends $100 annually to power devices while they are off, constituting nearly 10 percent of annual electric utility bills and amounting to an annual total of 100 billion-plus kilowatt hours of U.S. electricity consumption and more than $10 billion in annual energy costs.

xercise in general is highly encouraged for disease management of any kind, but yoga in particular is recommended for people with multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic disease involving damage to the sheaths of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. It’s typically progressive with symptoms including numbness, impairment of speech and muscular coordination, blurred vision and severe fatigue. Yoga is an individualized and highly adaptable workout, making it ideal for MS patients that have varying mobility. Poses and breathing techniques emphasize posture and balance, as well as educate about muscle location for strengthening and stretching. Also, as tension is released during yoga, stress is decreased and the body feels more energized, helping to combat severe fatigue. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society encourages yoga as a complementary treatment for MS, but recommends finding teachers with experience in adapting yoga to meet individual needs. Therefore, the Indiana State Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is teaming up with breath∙life∙yoga to bring Karen O’Donnell Clarke, E-RYT 500, to Indianapolis to teach adaptive yoga to yoga professionals. Clarke has presented Therapeutic Adaptive Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis (TAYMS) nationally since 2003, living

almost symptom-free from her own MS for that entire time period. TAYMS is a workshop designed to give experienced yoga teachers and healthcare professionals training in adaptive yoga techniques for individual students in group settings that have neurological health conditions. While the focus is on multiple sclerosis, this skills-based workshop is applicable to other students requiring an adaptive approach. Founded on the Integrative Yoga Therapy model of whole person wellness, the program includes practical information for yoga teachers and a model for integrating yoga philosophy into practices so that teachers can creatively address the many different stressors and limitations that can result from having MS. The workshop will take place Friday, September 19 to Sunday, September 21 and meets the Yoga Alliance standard for up to 18 Continuing Education Units. For information or to register for TAYMS, visit YogaHealsUs.com/YTTIN.html. To learn more about MS and how a healthy and active lifestyle can help, visit the National MS Society online at NationalMSSociety. org/Chapters/INI or call the Indiana State chapter office at 317-870-2501. breath • life • yoga is located at 8202 Clearvista Pkwy., Ste. 8C, Indianapolis. 317-502-5630. BreathLifeYoga.com.

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Conscious Caregiving Nurture Yourself While Helping Another by Deborah Shouse

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f you’re depressed, tired or sick, your caregiving is likely to suffer,” counsels John Schall, CEO of Caregiver Action Network, in Washington, D.C., and a former family caregiver. “For the sake of your loved one, take care of yourself.” The AARP estimates that some 34 million family caregivers provide for someone that is ill or disabled in the U.S. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, in Bethesda, Maryland, caregivers generally strug-

gle with finding time for themselves, managing emotional and physical stress and balancing work and family responsibilities. Experts suggest that the following seven steps can help people enjoy a healthier, less stressful and more conscious approach to care giving—and receiving.

Reframe Care

When Lori La Bey’s mom was diagnosed with dementia, the daughter

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initially felt she was the only family member that could help her. However, gradually, the Minneapolis-based international caregiver advocate and founder of AlzheimersSpeaks.com learned to welcome help from others. “Being perfect gets in the way of true connections,” she observes. Although La Bey began her caregiving out of love, the volume of related tasks soon sparked stress. That’s when she taught herself to slow down and reframe her outlook: Before going into her mom’s room, folding her laundry, scheduling healthcare practitioners and delivering dinner, La Bey paused to consciously ask: “Is Mom safe, happy and pain-free?” Centering on those three questions reminded her that she was doing this work out of love. Psychotherapist Diana Denholm, Ph.D., of West Palm Beach, Florida, heightened her own consciousness by learning to see caregiving as a collaborative effort. Denholm, author of The Caregiving Wife’s Handbook: Caring for Your Seriously Ill Husband, Caring for Yourself (CaregivingWife. com), sought to keep her husband as engaged and active as possible. When she had difficult issues to discuss, she’d make a “talking date” with him, offering choices by saying, “I’d love to chat with you. Would Tuesday before dinner or Thursday after breakfast work for you?” Before the date, she’d select a comfortable room and clear her mind by meditating, napping or mindfully sipping herbal tea. The conversations would cover anything from how to work with their health professionals to plans for his end-of-life ceremony. They agreed on strategies and worked together as a team.

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“I’ll carry your luggage for you, Dad, since you’re not feeling well”… La Bey still remembers her father’s downturned mouth as she tugged the suitcase out of his hands. “I was trying to be helpful, but instead I took away his dignity and power,” she later realized. “If I had packed his bag lighter, he could have carried it like always.” When are we helping and when are we doing too much?

“Put yourself in the sick person’s shoes. Avoid doing something the person can do for himself,” agrees Denholm. Controlling behavior changes the dynamics of the relationship and can put the caregiver in a parental role. She recommends a holistic brainstorming exercise in which the caregiver writes answers to such questions as: What am I frustrated about? What really annoys me? Why am I angry with myself? The results offer a window to understanding our own feelings. “Feeling anger could mean we’re acting co-dependently and taking on too many responsibilities,” Denholm says. “The caregiver’s job isn’t to save the patient, but merely to support him or her in necessary ways.”

Ask for Help

“I don’t want to be a burden,” and “We’re afraid of losing our privacy,” and “I’m the only one who can take care of him; no one else can do it right,” are common concerns. “These self-limiting beliefs prevent people from reaching out for help,” says family caregiver and life coach Yosaif August, founder of Yes To Life Coaching (YesToLifeCoaching.com), in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and author of Coaching for Caregivers: How to Reach Out Before You Burn Out. August quotes a recent Johns Hopkins study that reported caregivers might improve their health “… when caregiving is done willingly, at manageable levels and with individuals who are capable of expressing gratitude.” Accepting assistance makes caregiving more manageable. August understands how overwhelming the experience can be and advises caregivers to ask themselves: “What do I need help with right now?” Keep answers specific, such as, “I need someone to prepare dinner tomorrow night, mow the lawn and pick up our vitamins.” August also suggests creating a family Declaration of Interdependence, a personal statement documenting how the family prefers to be helped, along with the attitudes and behaviors they find especially supportive. Encourage family and friends

to ask these two questions: “Are you open to advice?” and “Is this a good time to talk about your spouse’s condition?” Make much-needed breaks sacrosanct from such discussions.

Nurture through Nourishment

More than 50 percent of caregivers surveyed in a 21st-century study spearheaded by the National Alliance for Caregiving reported, “I don’t have time to take care of myself.” That can translate to a lack of exercise, an unhealthy diet and little or no respite. “If you aren’t healthy and strong, you can’t properly care for anyone else,” says Liana Werner-Gray, New York City natural lifestyle consultant and author of The Earth Diet (TheEarthDiet.org). To begin each day, she advises drinking one cup of warm water with juice from half a lemon, explaining that stress produces acid and lemon water metabolizes as alkalinity and helps keep the body’s pH balanced. For healthy snacks, Werner-Gray recommends easy and nutrition-rich choices like fresh fruits, green smoothies, organic nut butters and a trail mix of raw nuts, seeds and dried fruits. Save time with the smoothies by making a large batch and freezing portions to enjoy later. A basic recipe might include two handfuls of greens, such as spinach and kale, a banana and other fruits, almond milk or purified water and maybe adding flaxseed, cinnamon or goji berries. When appropriate, share the same health-boosting foods with the loved one.

Online Help for Caregivers AlzheimersSpeaks.com Radio show, blogs, free webinars and resource directory CaregiverAction.org Advocacy, peer support and other practical information CaregivingWife.com Helps caregivers solve problems, learn survival tips and improve the care partners’ relationship CarePages.com Free patient blogs connect friends and family CaringBridge.org Share views and receive support LotsaHelpingHands.org Coordinates ways to address specific needs by those rallying to help ShareTheCare.org Join in organizing a healing team and/ or support system TheCaregiverSpace.org Free social network to share experiences, find critical resources, cope with stress and learn to fulfill care partner roles most effectively

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Extending a Hand to Caregivers If your caregiving friends can’t articulate what they need, try these lovely offerings. n Send a cheerful card. n Gift a plant. n Weed their garden. n Cook a meal. n Schedule a walk together. n Sit with a loved one for several hours so they can run errands. n Volunteer to get their car washed. n Take them to a movie or out to dinner. n Buy a gift certificate to use online. n Treat them to a massage.

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Victoria Moran, of New York City, is the director of the Main Street Vegan Academy and author of a dozen books on health and well-being including Main Street Vegan and Living a Charmed Life. She offers such conscious eating tips as eating full meals of “real” food instead of snacks; selecting beautiful foods; and ritualizing indulgences, such as a special spot for relaxing with high-quality dark chocolate and tea using good china while listening to classical music.

Make a list of favorite ways to relax and renew during short respites, such as reading, listening to music, stepping outside, sipping coffee with friends or taking a hot shower, and refer to it often.

Stand for Exercise

linked sitting for long periods of time with a number of health concerns that include obesity, metabolic syndrome and increased risks of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer. The solution is to move more and sit less—walk while on the phone and stand up while reading. Metzl suggests a stretch break every 20 minutes. Three of his “commandments” for fitness are having fun, setting goals and minimizing sitting. “Schedule exercise and respite

Even though caregivers may feel they don’t have time to spare, Dr. Jordan D. Metzl, author of The Exercise Cure, says it’s vital to incorporate physical activity. He recommends starting by walking 30 minutes a day for one month. If necessary, it can be done in 10-minute increments. According to a study by Mayo Clinic Physician James Levine, Ph.D., in Scottsdale, Arizona, “Sitting is the new smoking.” Researchers have

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breaks and make them as inviolate as a doctor’s visit,” advises Schall.

Commune with Spirit

August suggests establishing a twofold consciousness-raising ritual to welcome and appreciate life. Begin each day by showing gratitude for being alive and end it focused on forgiveness and gratitude. “When you cultivate gratitude, you notice more things to be grateful for,” says August. La Bey concurs, and writes down at least five things she is grateful for every day. She mentally replays time with her mom and appreciates the little moments and signs of hope, like “the twinkle in Mom’s eye or the way she held hands and smiled.” This puts her in an upbeat frame of mind when she drifts off to sleep. She also writes out her intention for the day, envisioning positive outcomes. She might affirm: “I am going to have a grace-filled day. Things will go smoothly.” Denholm centers herself by petting her cats. Some caregivers chant or practice meditation or mindful breathing, while others might take a walk, shop, or sit quietly in a church.

Notice Blessings

La Bey discovered that her journey as a caregiver also dramatically enhanced her own life. “Mom taught me so much,” she relates. “I learned compassion and unconditional love on multiple levels. I learned to live in gratitude, instead of loss.” August notes, “Even in the tough times, I experienced an engaged, poignant and rich connection with my parents.” For Denholm, treasured gifts included strengthening her communication with her husband and working as a team. “Allowing yourself to reach out for assistance and make time for respite will deeply enrich your caregiving experience,” concludes Schall. Deborah Shouse is the author of Love in the Land of Dementia: Finding Hope in the Caregiver’s Journey. Follow her blog at DeborahShouseWrites. wordpress.com.

Nurturing the Nurturer by Elaine Voci, Ph.D.

here are only four kinds of people in this world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers and those who will need caregivers.” ~Rosalynn Carter

aregiving is demanding work that can bring many gifts in disguise—unexpected and significant life experiences that grace you with a closer, more meaningful connection to yourself and others. Caregiving doesn’t stop life—it changes its direction. Being a caregiver often deepens the ways that caregivers think about life, love, family, illness, aging and personal commitment. Caregiving involves constant acts of service, routine daily actions that are necessary but can contribute to feelings of stress, irritation, helplessness and isolation. Each situation is different and every circumstance requires unique compromises, but it’s important to understand your own limitations. You can’t do it alone. Strategies for surviving this life passage begin with acknowledging how important it is for you to regularly do something self-pampering, relaxing and completely removed from your caregiver responsibilities in order to sustain yourself. Enlisting the aid of others in carrying out some of the physical work can be a lifesaver. Helpful and caring family, friends and neighbors can provide companionship, prepare meals, wash clothes, run errands and more. It can be restorative to just go to the grocery store and have time alone, knowing that your loved one is being well cared for in your absence. Another resource to consider adding to your support system is a Celebrant, someone who can creatively and compassionately help you celebrate and affirm the life of your loved one to honor the love and memories that endure through difficult passages. Such uplifting ceremonies can bring about compassion, forgiveness and acceptance, and inspire a healing transformation in the one who is cared for and the ones who give care. Caregiving is an amazing journey that invites you to dig deep and find your higher power and/or your best self; it teaches you to reorganize priorities, to slow down and to more deeply appreciate life. It underscores a simple truth: you must care for yourself as if you are your own best friend. In the words of Buddha, “You, yourself, as much as anyone in the universe, deserve your love and affection.” Elaine Voci, a life coach in private practice and a Certified Life Cycle Celebrant, will offer a three-hour workshop entitled Mindful Caregiving: Begin With the End in Mind from 9 a.m. to noon on September 27 at 11805 N. Pennsylvania St., Carmel. Registration cost: $65. For more information or to register, call 317730-5481 or visit ElaineVoci.com. natural awakenings

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Kamini Desai Explores a Yogic Life

Inner Calmness Leads to Self-Mastery by Linda Sechrist

amini Desai’s Ph.D.-worthy versatile body of teachings combines her lifelong interests in Western psychology and Eastern philosophy. Trained at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, she develops and leads core programs for Florida’s Amrit Yoga Institute, providing advanced studies dedicated to the science and system of integrated human development. A resident of Salt Springs, Florida, and the Netherlands, she teaches in 10 countries on three continents.

What is a yogic lifestyle? It means being focused on inner peace. Through the study of yoga as a complete science of self-mastery, I’m cultivating the realization of my highest self beyond body and mind. This intention is the director of my unfolding life. I like to use the metaphor of a ship. If this higher self as a wise captain isn’t steadily setting the course at the helm, then on any given day, the happy, sad, grieving, enthusiastic or depressed me will likely be steering my life in a contrary direction and I’ll just be going in circles. In the Integrative Amrit Method of Yoga, along with the integrative method of yoga nidra that I practice and teach, my focus is on the release of body energy, rather than any phys20

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ical pose. Energy is healing. When energy is freed up, it naturally calms the mind and creates a spontaneous, meditative state in which the highest self can be experientially known. To free energy, I attune to the sensations resulting from the physical alignments in any yoga posture. Each pose focuses attention on sensations occurring along the meridian lines in the body, allowing areas that are blocked and limited to open up and energy to optimally flow. Then, in what Amrit yoga describes as the “second half of the posture,” I close my eyes and feel that released energy becoming magnified through my attention. The stronger the energy becomes, the more the mind organically dissolves into a meditative state where mental, emotional and physical healing can happen spontaneously.

What was it like to grow up as the daughter of Yogi Amrit Desai, a well-known guru? I feel blessed that I was exposed to my father’s teachings from a young age. His message that I first embraced was that people and things will always change, and if I rely on either of them for happiness and peace of mind, I’m depending on the undependable. The need is to find internal stability in the midst of every polarity.

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My dad, now approaching 82, has always been an example of one whose entire life is about moving towards a changeless state of being and of what it means to remain a nonjudgmental witness to all that happens in life. Still, I had to learn my own lessons.

How have you benefited from yoga? I began studying with my dad when I was 16. Now, at 46, I more fully value the depth of yoga. The longer I practice, the more grateful I am that my mind is less fragmented than it otherwise would be. I’m progressively able to deal with situations that would have sent me over the edge before. I more naturally avoid wasting a lot of mental energy in internalized, “If they say this then I’m going to say that,” conversations. With less mental chatter, I have more energy and stamina to focus on what is in front of me. I can be totally absorbed in each present moment for a deeper sense of fulfillment in what I’m doing.

How do you feel about the Westernization of yoga? Individuals that begin any style of yoga for its physical benefits are off to a good start, but anyone that maintains a regular practice becomes curious about yoga’s other benefits, like relaxation, more peace and a sense of happiness that arises without any apparent cause. Eventually they ask, “Why is this good thing or greater bliss happening to me? What else is there besides postures?” Although everyone eventually learns many life skills, we rarely learn how to live our lives well, manage our emotions and relate to others in ways that create more peace and happiness within. These are the uncaused benefits of yoga that people come to love. Find more of her words of wisdom in articles posted at KaminiDesai.com. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAll AboutWe.com for the recorded interview.

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awareness. Ask the child to lie down, place their hands on their chest and belly and lie still. Ask them to notice their breath, and then have them stand up and jump up and down before noticing their breath again. After hard play, tell them, “Your breath is moving so fast because you were running hard.” At bedtime, soothingly note, “Your breath is getting sleepy and slow.” Remember to be a witness, rather than a judge. Play is an excellent way to discover how breathing changes. Partner with a child to try to simulate how favorite animals breathe. Invite them to try sustaining a sound, such as chanting a vowel letter, and time how long they can do it.

Notice Feelings and Sensations

Mindfulness for Little Ones Teaching Kids to Be Calm and Focused by Traci Childress

indfulness, simply defined, is being in the moment. Using simple tools can help us consciously notice our breath, bodies and sensations, as well as what is happening around us. As we practice noticing, we can more readily return to the moment and more immediately connect with ourselves and others. Integrating five mindfulness practices into our young children’s lives is easy and yields powerful dividends.

Build Relationship with Breath

Connecting the rhythm of breathing to experiences helps children understand how to calm down. (Older children might enjoy learning the effects of breathing throughout their system.) First, ask children to notice their breath. Invite them to put a hand in front of their nose and breathe and say, “This is breath. All living things breathe.” Encourage them to share their response to the experience. Next, move to modeling breathing patterns in relation to experiences and feelings such as, “I feel so frustrated that my breath is moving fast. Look at my chest.” Then model returning to calm breathing with, “I am putting my hand on my chest and reminding myself to take longer breaths.” Help children notice how their breath changes throughout the day. Games can support this increased

Practice a regular mind/body check-in. At breakfast, inquire, “How are you feeling today?” or “Feelings check! At the moment, I am feeling tired and excited. What about you?” The idea is not to change or fix anything, just to notice, allowing a broadly defined perspective. Children might be able to describe a specific feeling or only an overall sensation like jumpy or buzzing.

Cultivate Sensory Awareness

Paying attention to sensations can bring children and adults into the moment. Integrate sensory awareness into daily life with simple questions like, “What do you see? What do you hear? What do you smell?” We can bring this practice with us everywhere—into the waiting room at the dentist’s office, in the car or on a plane.

Practice Moments of Quiet

Intentionally quiet moments support the development of mindfulness and empower children to consider “not doing” a valid part of everyday life. When they are given the opportunity for quiet time, they often love it. Try asking the child to get so quiet that they can hear a particular sound in the room—their breath, the tick of a clock or the hum of a computer. Once they hear it and you do too, you can dismiss the practice session with a bell, gentle clap or another soft sound.

Send Well Wishes

The traditional Buddhist practice of mettha, or loving kindness, meditation involves reciting phrases that we direct first to ourselves and then outward toward others. For example, think, “May I be safe. May I be well. May I be at peace,” and then repeat the same phrases for someone we love, someone we don’t know personally and ultimately, all beings. When, for example, children ask why ambulances emit such loud, wailing sounds, we might explain, “Emergency rescue workers are helpers. Their sirens mean they are going to help someone. When we hear the sirens, we can wish them well by saying, ‘May they be safe.’” Traci Childress, co-founder and executive director of the Children’s Community School, in Philadelphia, PA, teaches mindfulness practices and yoga. Learn more at TraciChildress.com. natural awakenings

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Indian Vegetarian Cooking Potent Spices and Veggies Fend Off Disease by Bushra Bajwa

in reducing blood glucose levels in diabetic patients. Also consider pickled vegetables, known as achar. “Naturally fermenting vegetables can turn some of them into superfoods, with enhanced properties that are rich in healthy bacteria and support digestion and immunity,” says Hubbs, citing studies in the Journal of Nutrition and Clinical Microbiology Reviews. Daals, or lentils, including Indian diet staples peas and beans, provide a good source of protein that is also high in fiber, he says. Lentils—highly versatile and available with or without the skin, whole or split—can be eaten thick and creamy, soup-like or dry, cooked with other vegetables or simply enhanced with basic Indian spices. Popular legumes include black-eyed peas and garbanzo beans. Different regions in the Indian subcontinent have their preferred daal spices and cooking methods, but all citizens often serve them with boiled rice or Indian bread, called chapatti.

Vegetarians seeking flavorful variations can turn to 9,000 Indian, Indian Spices Although often considered “hot”, the Pakistani and Bangladeshi grocery stores nationwide.

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e are now Indian dishes offer fenugreek leaves and seeing 20 aromatic seeds from tantalizing options in the pea family have percent non-Indian customa vegetable-rich diet. become common ers in our store,” says American crops. Vipul Patel, owner of the Louisville, Tindura, a gourd used in curry, and Kentucky, branch of Patel Brothers, daikon, often eaten raw in salads or the largest Indian U.S. grocery store seasoned as stuffing in flatbread, are chain. “Usually, new customers come relatively new here. in with an Indian recipe and we help “By eating a larger variety of them find the ingredients.” vegetables, consumers benefit from an increased array of vital nutrients and Indian Veggies specialized phytochemicals that have Vegetarianism has been a way of life healing and medicinal qualities,” says in India for millennia. Some Indian Ronald Hubbs, a practitioner at NW vegetables may already seem familiar; Naturopathic Medicine, in Portland, winter melon, or white pumpkin, for Oregon. He advises against overcookexample, is a squash that cooks and ing vegetables to maintain their nutritastes like its orange counterpart. Eggtional qualities. plants native to India are egg-shaped Hubbs notes that bitter gourd is and smaller than the American variety; probably one of the most underapthey cook in less time and have a less preciated Western foods, yet studies bitter taste. on mice sponsored by the Garvan Other popular Indian vegetables, Institute of Medical Research, in such as okra seedpods (eaten as a Sydney, Australia, and the Chinese curried entrée or side dish and also government show that it contains used to thicken stews and soups), four compounds that are effective 22

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blend of aromatic herbs and spices used in many Indian dishes, including those incorporating dairy, can be layered in for tantalizing flavors without

EZ Garam Masala Authentic garam masala is made with whole spices that have been roasted and ground, but this quick and easy substitute will add a warm, sweet flavor to vegetables, rice and other foods. 2 Tbsp ground coriander 1 Tbsp ground cumin 1 Tbsp ground cardamom 1 Tbsp ground black pepper 1 Tbsp ground fennel seed 1 tsp ground mustard ½ tsp ground cloves ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground cayenne red pepper 2 Tbsp ground turmeric Mix the spices in a small bowl, place in an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place.

necessitating frequent water breaks. Many commonly used herbs and spices have proven medicinal properties, historically recognized for their healing properties in ayurvedic therapies and more recently, in Indian alternative medicine. According to University of Illinois research, fennel flower (black seed) and fenugreek improve lactation. University of Maryland Medical Center research shows that fennel seeds aid digestion. Further, the Journal of Phytopathology reports that carom seeds have antiseptic properties. Recently, researchers at Penn State University found that antioxidant spices such as turmeric, oregano, cinnamon, cloves and paprika reduced triglycerides in the blood by 30 percent, helping to reduce the risk of chronic disease. “That’s because adding spices to a meal decreases the amount of fat in the bloodstream after eating,” explains

study leader Ann Skulas-Ray, Ph.D. “There are clear benefits to adding spices to your meal, even if you’re only adding them occasionally.” Sprinkling a little turmeric and ginger on legumes or other vegetables while boiling or sautéing them can create a palate-pleasing dish with health benefits. Numerous studies, including those from the University of Michigan and the University of Minnesota, show that these ingredients may help fight several kinds of cancer, reduce inflammation and relieve arthritis pain, among other benefits. Americans can easily learn to bring out the best in their own Indian cuisine with the subcontinent’s alluring blends of herbs and spices delivering both unforgettable flavor and nutrient-rich fare. Bushra Bajwa is a freelance writer in Issaquah, WA. Connect at BushraBajwa@hotmail.com.

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Heat oil in a 2-quart saucepan to lightly brown the onions. Add salt, chili powder, coriander powder and turmeric. Mix. Add tomatoes and cook on medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes, covered. Add the okra, mix well and simmer for another 8 to 10 minutes. Serve garnished with cilantro.

2 Tbsp olive oil 2 cups maash (urad) lentils 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 tsp ginger, peeled and finely chopped 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped ½ tsp turmeric ½ tsp coriander powder 2 cups purified water Sea salt to taste Chili powder to taste 2 tomatoes, finely chopped Fresh cilantro and chilies for garnish Wash lentils and soak in warm water for 1 hour. Heat oil in saucepan to brown onions. Add ginger and garlic, spices and tomatoes and stir for a few minutes to make a paste. Add lentils and water, and then bring to boil. Simmer on low to medium heat for 30 minutes.

Bitter Gourd

Basic Okra 3 Tbsp olive oil 2 finely chopped medium yellow onion 2 finely chopped vine tomatoes 18 oz okra (about 50 pieces), washed, dried, ends trimmed and then cut into ½-inch pieces Sea salt to taste Red chili powder to taste ½ tsp coriander powder ½ tsp turmeric powder Fresh cilantro for garnish

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Organic Baby Potatoes and Chickpeas 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 cups chickpeas, cooked, drained and rinsed 3 baby potatoes, washed and diced 1 finely chopped tomato Sea salt to taste 1 tsp garam masala blend of ground spices 1 jalapeño finely chopped (optional) ¼ tsp baking soda 2 Tbsp purified water Fresh cilantro for garnish Heat oil in saucepan before adding ingredients. Add chickpeas, potatoes, tomatoes, salt and garam masala to saucepan and bring to a boil. Add baking soda and water, and then simmer for 7 to 8 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

2 Tbsp olive oil 5 bitter gourds 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and sliced finely 2 tomatoes, chopped finely 1 tsp turmeric Sea salt to taste Wash and trim bitter gourd ends. Cut in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Slice the halves into ¼-inch pieces. Rub salt into the pieces and set aside for 20 to 30 minutes (to remove the bitterness). Rinse out the salt and dry the bitter gourd. Heat oil in saucepan and then add bitter gourd, turmeric and salt. Sauté on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Add onions and sauté for another 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, mix well and cook on medium heat for another 5 minutes. Recipes courtesy of Bushra Bajwa.

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Say Yes to Yoga It Boosts Health, Peace, Community and Spirituality by Lynda Bassett

ois Parker Carmona first stepped into a yoga studio looking for better physical health. “I was doing hot vinyasa because I wanted to sweat. I wanted to feel better,” she recalls. Many people on a similar quest try yoga for the first time during September’s National Yoga Month (Yoga HealthFoundation.org/yoga_month), founded by Johannes Fisslinger. “This year, more than 2,200 yoga studios will offer informative public events or a free week of classes to new students to educate everyone about the health benefits of yoga and inspire a healthy lifestyle,” says Fisslinger. “Yoga and mindfulness are an essential part of America’s newly emerging health paradigm.” Like many others, as Carmona deepened her practice, she discov-

ered that yoga’s benefits transcend the physical. Then she went further, becoming a certified Baptiste yoga instructor and co-owner of Melrose Yoga, in Melrose, Massachusetts. “Many of us are so busy and consumed with the constant motion of day-to-day activities that we lose complete track of who we are, along with the state of our bodies,” she says. “Yoga reconnects me with myself.”

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One reason that people try yoga is to improve their flexibility. A recent report from Yoga Alliance, a nonprofit association based in Arlington, Virginia, states that it can improve flexibility and mobility and increase range of motion over time as ligaments, tendons and muscles

lengthen and become more elastic. It also helps relieve muscular tension throughout the body. The Alliance’s Danica Amore notes that flexibility means different things to different people. “A senior might define flexibility as being able to pick up the grandkids, while young people might consider it essential to their athletic abilities.” Flexibility can also mean being able to turn around easily while backing out of the driveway or running with fewer injuries, adds Carmona. Improvements in flexibility generally depend on an individual’s age, health and commitment to practicing yoga, as well as the style chosen. “There are so many different lineages of yoga, and each teacher has his or her own style. Plus, each individual progresses at their own pace,” Amore explains. “It’s really a question of where you want this personal practice to take you and how you embrace it in your private life.” The bottom line is that everyone’s journey is different.

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Many experts concur that yoga can be effective in reducing stress. As students continue their practice, they feel less stress and an increased sense of peace and relaxation, along with other mental health benefits. “Yoga gives you what is often called a ‘witness consciousness’,” says John Kepner, executive director of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, in Little Rock, Arkansas. “Being able to observe the external events around you, but not being caught up in the drama. In modern terms, it’s an increased ability to stay cool, calm and collected. After a good yoga class, your troubles can appear further away.”

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When stress is reduced, an increased sense of calm tends to permeate all areas of one’s life, observes Kepner. “Based on my experience, yoga also helps improve relationships.” He has taught the same group of students for 10 years and notes their special relationship: “If one goes to the same yoga class regularly, a friendship tends to develop with others in the class,

called Songhai. After a while, practicing together becomes one of the most valuable parts of the practice,” he says. This beneficial, deeper sense of community—a major allure of a long-term yoga practice—develops mainly from the intangible sense of working together in terms of physical, mental and spiritual support.

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“Even beginning students quickly realize how connecting with their bodies and their breath helps them in their everyday lives,” says Carmona. “It adds a transcendent dimension to everything you do in life.” In addition to its more immediate tangible benefits, other long-term benefits experienced by students may be harder to define or quantify. Carmona observes, “People generally say that yoga has changed their life, physically, mentally and spiritually.”

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farmers’markets daily Waterman’s Farm Market – 8am-8pm. Thru early Nov. Featuring vegetables, fruit and u-pick option. 7010 E Raymond St, Indianapolis. Also 10am-7pm, June & Oct at 100 N Ind 37, Greenwood. 317-888-4189. WatermansFarmMarket.com.

Crooked Creek Farmers’ Market – 4pm6:30pm. Thru Oct 29. Healthy foods, artisans and a new time and location this year. Humane Society of Indianapolis,7929 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. 317-257-5388. CrookedCreekFm.org. Plainfield Chamber of Commerce Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Thru Sept. Special event days are featured. Plainfield Friends Meeting Lawn, 105 East St, Plainfield. 317-839-3800. PlainfieldChamberFarmersMarket.org.

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JCC Farmers’ Market – 10am-1pm. Thru Oct. Fresh, locally sourced foods, consumables and complementary items to promote healthy living. JCC Indianapolis, 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. 317-251-9467. JCCIndy.org.

Statehouse Farmers’ Market – 10:30am1:30pm. Thru Oct. 10. Farmers’ Market with Food Trucks. Robert Orr Plaza and Senate Ave, Indianapolis. StateHouseMarket.com.

Irvington Farmers’ Market – 12-3pm. Open 2nd Sun each month thru Oct. Ellenberger Park, 5301 E Saint Claire St, Indianapolis. 317-540-2425.

Abundant Life Church Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Thru Sept. 7606 E 82nd St, Indianapolis.317-585-9162. ALCIndy.com/ALC FarmersMarket.html.

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Brownsburg Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Thru Sept. On the lawn of Brownsburg Town Hall, 61 N Green St, Brownsburg. 317-852-1120.

Eskenazi Health Farmers’ Market – 11am1:30pm. Thru Sept 30. Local produce, fresh baked goods, plants and other market items. 720 Eskenazi Ave, Indianapolis. 317-880-4785.

Noblesville Farmers’ Market – 5-8pm. Thru Sept 18. Produce, artisan foods, local art, live music and fresh meals in European-style evening market. 839 Conner St. 317-776-0205. NoblesvilleMainStreet.org.

Avon Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Thru Sept 23. Fresh, local produce all summer long. Hendricks Regional Health south parking lot, 8244 E US 36, Avon. 317-272-0948.

wednesday Greenfield Farmers’ Market – 8am-12:30pm. Thru Oct. Variety of food items, treats for pets. Parking lot at Ind 9 and North St, Greenfield. 317-477-4320. Original Farmers’ Market at the City Market – 9:30am-1:30pm. Thru Oct. Gourmet foods are also featured at this market. 222 E Market St, Indianapolis. 317-634-9266. IndyCM.com/index.php/Farmers-Market. Morgan County Farmers’ Market Mooresville – 3-6pm. Thru Oct 1. All items sold at this market are produced in Indiana. Indiana & Main St, Mooresville. 317-501-3000. Info@McFarmers.org.

friday Old National Centre Market – 11am-2pm. Closed on first Fridays. Thru Oct. Locally grown produce and fresh baked goods are featured. 502 N New Jersey St, Indianapolis. 317-231-0000. Farm to Fork at Normandy Farms – 4-7pm. Thru Oct. Large selection of certified organic or certified naturally grown produce and meats with no artificial chemicals. 7802 Marsh Rd, Indianapolis. 317-439-0714. FarmToForkMarket.org. Summer Green Market – 4-8pm. Thru Aug. Shop local food growers and crafters outside on the Garden Lawn. Organic produce, baked goods, means and dairy products are available. Rain or shine. The Green Market, Traders Point Creamery, 9010 Moore Rd, Zionsville. 317-733-1700. TPFOrganics.com. Westfield Farmers’ Market – 5-8pm. Thru Aug. Variety of produce, baked good, dairy, arts and crafts. Ameriana Bank, 3333 E Ind 32, Westfield. 317-867-7740.

saturday Zionsville Farmers’ Market – 8-11am. Thru Sept. Large selection of sweet treats complement market offerings of local produce, artisan food products, meat and eggs. Main St & Hawthorne, Zionsville. 317-478-4107. ZionsvilleFarmersMarket.org.

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Carmel Farmers’ Market – 8-11:30am. Thru Step 27. Along with a variety of produce, unique food items and craft vendors, the market offers prepared-food items. Center Green, south of the Palladium, Carmel. 317-571-2474. CarmelFarmersMarket.com. Binford Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Nov 1. Over 100 vendors with deep roots in Indiana, including farms, nurseries, specialty food products and artisan crafts. New location for the 2014 season: Lawerence North High School, 7802 N Hague Rd, Indianapolis. 317-841-0755. BinfordFarmersMarket.com. Broad Ripple Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru mid-November. Food-focused market with locally grown and produced food and plant products, along with ready to eat food. Broad Ripple High School, 1115 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis. BroadRippleFarmersMarket.org. Cumberland Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct. Expanded market will include yard art and more. Cumberland Town Hall, 11501 E Washington St, Cumberland. 317-894-6203. Danville Chamber Farmers’ Market – 8amNoon. Thru Sept 20. Variety of food vendors, breads and ready to eat breakfast. Courthouse Square, 6 S Jefferson St, Danville. 317-745-0670. Fishers Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Sept. Special event days each month, including Wellness Day 6/14. Held in the amphitheater green space, 11601 Municipal Dr, Fishers. 317-578-0700. FishersChamber.com/Chamber/ Farmers_Market.aspx. Franklin Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct 4. Food items, herbs, craft items and more. Parking lot at Jefferson and Jackson Sts, Franklin. 317-346-1258. Greenwood Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct 11. Indiana produce, crafts and baked goods and meats. United Methodist Church, 525 N Madison, Greenwood. 317-883-9144. OldtownGreenwood.com. Farmers Market at the Fairgrounds – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct. Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds, 620 N Apple St, Greenfield. 765-617-1768. Shelby County Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct 4. Local produce, baked goods and honey. Public Square, Shelbyville. 317-398-9552. Noblesville Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct 11. Riverview Overflow Parking Lot 395 Westfield Rd. 317-776-0205. NoblesvilleMainStreet.org. Greenfield Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Thru Oct. Variety of food items, treats for pets. Parking lot at Ind 9 and North St, Greenfield. 317-477-4320. Morgan County Farmers’ Market Martinsville – 9am-1pm. Thru Oct 4. All items sold at this market are produced in Indiana. Courthouse Square, 180 S Main St, Martinsville. 317-5013000. Info@McFarmers.org.

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First Friday Food Truck Festival – 5pm. Indulge in the savory selection of Indy’s best food trucks and eclectic assortment of brews from Leinenkugel’s while enjoying live music and entertainment. $5; 5 and under free. Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St, Indianapolis.

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First Friday Gallery Tour – 6pm. Tour more than 25 downtown galleries and art venues. Patrons are encouraged to walk or drive throughout the downtown cultural districts, and visit the city’s diverse visual art offerings. Free. Various Downtown Galleries. 317-634-3114. IDADA.org. An Evening with the Angels – 6:30-8pm. An experiential and interactive evening to explore the presence of Angels in your life, delve deeper into the mysteries of this existence and begin to discover your Soul Languages. Free. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-2530499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

Hoosier EVA Meeting – 6-8pm. Learn to support the continuing growth of using electric vehicles locally. Regular monthly meetings focus on growing local EVA enthusiasts and educate the public on the benefits of electric vehicles. Free. Tom Wood Volkswagon, 4545 E 96th St, Indianapolis. Rick Steiner, 317-987-4890. HoosierEVA.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

Target Free Night at The Children’s Museum – 4-8pm. Enjoy all the fun activities and exhibits of the museum for free. Sponsored by Target the first Thursday of each month. Free. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-334-4000. ChildrensMuseum.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

Dream Photography – 6:30-8:30pm. Enjoy photography by Meredith Eastwood and an artist reception with live music by Noel Gosling. Free. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

White River Festival Community Fun Day – 8am-2pm. Family-friendly hands-on activities, live animals, music, food and recreation. Walk along the River, journey by pedal boat on the Canal, and more. Free. Celebration Plaza at White River State Park, 801 W Washington St, Indianapolis. WhiteRiverFestival.org. Penrod Arts Fair – 9am-5pm. One of the nation’s largest single-day art fairs, with over 300 artists, six stages of live entertainment, children’s area and over 50 arts-related exhibitors. On the grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Penrod.org. White River: Past and Present – 1:30-3:30pm; Sunday 1:30-3:30pm. Celebrate the White River by exploring its banks, plant and wildlife through a variety of activities down by the river. Included with general admission: $15/adult; $14/senior (65+), $10/ youth, 2 and under free. Members free. Conner Prairie 13400 Allisonville Rd, Fishers. 317-776-6006. ConnerPrairie.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

Brain Balance Center of Indianapolis Open House – 3-5pm. 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. Please RSVP: 317-843-9200. BrainBalanceIndianapolis.com. Introduction to Essential Oils – 6-7:30pm. Learn what essential oils are and how to use them for wellness and abundance. Try out some Young Living oils. Free. Inner Peace Yoga, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. Register by September 10: 317445-4203. CarolCrenshaw.VibrantScents.com.

Vision Board – 6-9pm. Yoga, meditation, visualizing our dreams to dream and manifest big for the future. Enjoy wine and good company. Supplies provided; bring extra photos, magazines and clippings to inspire you and others. $35. Peace Through Yoga, 1032 Main St, Ste B, Speedway. 317-753-1266. PeaceThroughYoga.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Indy Dog Scouts Meet-up – 9:30am. Meet with other local active dog owners. All those who enjoy taking their dogs out gather to share info on local dog-friendly places and meet other dog owners. Best Friends Pet Care, 8224 Bash St, Indianapolis. Meetup.com/Indy-Dog-Scouts-Troop-177. The Indianapolis Heart Walk – 9:30am opening ceremonies. Sponsored by the American Heart Association, participate in the 1-mile or 3-mile walk route or 5K run. Funds are collected by walkers to support the cause and raised by a 5K Run on the same day. No fee for walkers; $25/5K runner. Celebration Park, White River State Park, Indianapolis. 317-873-3640. IndyHeartWalk.org. Qi Gong & Tai Chi – 10-11am; also Sept 27. Join Jim and Kathy Johnson of Classical Systems Qigong Mind/Body Practices to learn the gentle and powerful practices of qigong and tai chi. $10. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

Singing Your Soul Song – 6:30-8pm. A conversation on the book Dying to Be Me by Anita Moorjani. Are you singing your Soul Song? Leave inspired and on fire. Free. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

SHiFT Happens with Hypnosis – 6-7:30pm. Overcome fears and change habits without using willpower. Shift happens with hypnosis. $20. Inner Peace Yoga, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. Register by Sept 17: 317-525-6539. EasilyStopSmokingNow.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

3rd Friday on the Plaza – 6-9pm. A concert series featuring live local bands. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Free. Fountain Square Cultural District, Virginia Ave at Shelby and Prospect St, Indianapolis.

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St. Vincent Cancer Walk – 7am. Raise hope, funds and awareness in the fight against cancer. The Walk offers a 10-Mile Challenge Walk for those looking for an inspirational challenge and a 3-Mile Family Walk. Walkers are welcome to form a team and encouraged to set fundraising goals. Lions Park, Zionsville. StVincentCancerWalk.org. Hamilton County Health and Wellness Expo – 8am-5pm. Pursue a healthier lifestyle by attending and finding the best products and services to help get the most out of life. Free. Hamilton County 4H Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St, Noblesville. 317-776-1061. HCHealthExpo.com. Choose to Move Race for Parkinson’s – 9am2pm. All proceeds from the 10K/5K/Fun Run go to benefit the Indiana Parkinson Foundation. After the races, stay to enjoy the sponsor booths and food at the wellness expo. Pre-registration discount available thru 9/19: $40 10K; $35 5K; $30 Fun Run/Walk. Saxony Park, 13578 E 131st St, Fishers. 317-690-0315. IndianaParkinson.org. Fountain Square Art Squared – 12pm-6pm. Buy, view and create art during the Fountain Square Art Fair, Art Parade and Masterpiece in a Day. Free. Fountain Square Historic District, Virginia Ave at Shelby and Prospect Sts, Indianapolis. DiscoverFountainSquare.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 United Nations’ International Day of Peace – A day to devoted to celebrating, commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.

Brain Balance Center of Indianapolis Open House – 3-5pm. 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. Please RSVP: 317-843-9200. BrainBalanceIndianapolis.com. Teal Ribbon Ovarian Cancer Run & Walk – 8-10:30am. Recognize Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month by participating in this event to raise money and awareness – several walk, run and workout activities are offered. The event also features entertainment, guest speakers, a health fair and more. Indianapolis City Market, 222 E Market St, Indianapolis. OvarianCancerIn.org/ Run-Walk.html.

Let Go in Autumn – 2:30-5:30pm. Join Alyssa Pfennig, RYT and Marianne Chalmers-Talkovski, L.Ac, LE, in this purifying workshop, part of an annual five-part Elemental Living series integrating Eastern practices of yoga, ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine to help guide you in cleansing, balancing and boosting your body, mind and spirit to live in harmony with the natural flowing change of the seasons. $30/before 9/14; $40/after 9/14. Cityoga, 2442 Central Ave, Indianapolis. 317-920-9642. Cityoga.biz.

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Carmel International Arts Festival – Sept 27-28. 10am-6pm, Sat; 10am-5pm, Sun. Over 125 juried artists with diverse artistic styles are featured, along with a Young Artist Tent showcasing Carmel’s local youth. Food vendors will complement the many fine restaurants in the area. Free. Arts and Design District, Main Street, Carmel. 317-600-6118. CarmelArtsFestival.org.

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Mindful Cargiving – 9am-12pm. A workshop for caregivers. Five spiritual practices for creating a happy second half of life. Learn what makes for healthy aging, and how to perfect the art of life completion. $65. 11805 N Pennsylvania St, Carmel. 317-730-5481. ElaineVoci.com.

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Core of the Matter Workshop – 1-4pm. Learn to set postural muscles for stability and strength in movement from the core. Join Lisa Riolo for an energizing, multi-movement class and deepen your yoga practice. $45. Peace Through Yoga, 575 S Main St, Zionsville. 317-753-1266. PeaceThroughYoga.com.

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daily National Yoga Month – A national observance designated by the Department of Health & Human Services designed to educate about the health benefits of yoga and to inspire a healthy lifestyle. Celebrate with millions of health-conscious yogis around the globe by participating in community events and free yoga classes at local studios. YogaHealthFoundation.org/yoga_month.

sunday Kundalini Yoga – 8:30-9:45am. A unique blend of posture, breathwork, meditation and chanting. Modifications available for any fitness level. Body Mind and Core, 1344 S Rangeline Rd,Carmel. 317-696-0720. HariDattiKaur.com. JourneysFire Sunday Celebration – 10-11am. A spiritual community open to anyone who wishes to express and experience loving acceptance. Sunday celebrations are led by Rev. Richard Brendan and include music, meditation, and inspirational messages. Free. Anthenaeum Auditorium, 401 E Michigan St, Indianapolis. 317-796-1897. JourneysFireSpiritualCenter.org. Dharma 4 Kids – 11am-12:15pm. Suitable for ages 4-11. Children learn how to develop harmony, confidence and methods to calm the mind. The topics of both classes will correlate to foster parent/child discussion after class. $5/child. Snacks included. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317-374-5281. Meditation-Indianapolis.org. Kundalini Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. All levels. A unique blend of posture, breathwork, meditation and chanting. Modifications available for any fitness level. $7. Cityoga, 2442 N Central Ave, Indianapolis. 317-920-9642. HariDattiKaur.com. Sahaja Meditation – 12-1pm. A simple and spontaneous meditation technique, which de-stresses mind, improves attention and brings inner peace and joy harnessing one’s own inner energy. Free. Old National Bank, 6135 N College Ave, Indianapolis. 317-300-4560. IndianaMeditation.org.

tuesday Yoga Movement for Parkinson’s – 1:30-2:30pm. Also on Thursdays. Movement designed for people with Parkinson’s disease. Seated and supported poses in a small group. Donation based. breath.life.yoga, 8202 Clearvista Parkway, Suite 8C, Indianapolis. 317-502-5630. BreathLifeYoga.com. Take Out Tuesday at Earth Fare – 4:30-7:30pm. Enjoy BBQ chicken and two seasonal sides. $5. Earth Fare, 13145 Levinson Ln, Noblesville; 1390 Rangeline Rd, Carmel; 2110 E County Line Rd, Greenwood. EarthFare.com.

Meditation Group – 7-9pm. Explore a different style of meditation each week to look within, relax, re-center and balance yourself. Guided meditations, singing bowls, music, drumming and many other techniques will be used. $10. Good Journeys House of Healing, 17901 River Ave, Noblesville. 317-750-7392. GoodJourneys.net.

wednesday Workout Wednesdays – Noon. Thru Dec. Pack your gym bag, ditch the boring treadmill workout and make the most of your lunch hour. Workout downtown to energizing, powerful beats and a motivating instructor. Instructors and cardio-based fitness classes will rotate. All fitness levels are welcome. Free. 250 W Georgia St, Indianapolis. GeorgiaStreetIndy.com Outdoor Yoga – 6-7pm. Beginners are encouraged to participate in this basic yoga class, which meets at a designated park or outdoor space. (Check website for fees and weekly location updates.) $10. Breathe Yoga, 5345 Winthrop Ave, Ste E, Broad Ripple. 704-777-7878. BreatheYogaDharma.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. Meditation-Indianapolis.org. Oneness Blessing – 7-9pm. Oneness is transference of energy into the crown chakra to bring in and release things from your life such as: healing, clarity, release emotions and bring in abundance into your life. $10. Good Journeys House of Healing, 17901 River Ave, Noblesville. 317-750-7392. GoodJourneys.net. 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. 317-227-3925. AllMyRelationsIndy.com.

thursday Family Dinner Night at Earth Fare – 4-8pm. Bring the whole family for a great healthy meal option, where up to 6 kids eat free with the purchase on an adult meal of $5 or more. Earth Fare, 13145 Levinson Ln, Noblesville; 1390 Rangeline Rd, Carmel; 2110 E County Line Rd, Greenwood. EarthFare.com.

Vegan Buffet at Spice Nation – 5:30pm. The Indian restaurant features vegetarian and vegan-friendly selection. Spice Nation, 4225 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis. 317-299-2127. Empowered Human Angel – 6:30-8pm. Learn to use your ultra-sensitive gifts to better your life and the world. It is time to no longer be overwhelmed, but to stand in our truth. $10. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com. 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. 317-374-5281. Meditation-Indianapolis.org.

friday Happy Hour Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Great weekend starter to stretch out, relax and calm down! For anyone with some yoga experience. Please bring your own mat. $5. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 East 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-9642. IPYC.org. Community Yoga – 5:45-6:45pm. All levels Vinyasa Flow yoga class, with refreshments served afterwards. Donations only, any amount. Breathe Yoga, 5345 Winthrop Ave, Ste E, Broad Ripple. 704-777-7878. BreatheYogaDharma.com. Fishers Movies in the Park – Thru Oct 10. Dusk. Family-friendly movies begin at dusk – arrive early to picnic and play. Bring blankets, chairs and your favorite movie snacks. Free. Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Dr, Fishers. 317-595-3150. www.Fishers.In.US/ index.aspx?NID=307.

saturday Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 9-10:15am. This beginning to intermediate class will incorporate more knowledge about the teachings of yoga. The coordination of movement and breathing, yoga is the ultimate cross training system. $15/ drop-in. 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 14 markets in and around the city taking place on Saturdays throughout the month. Check farmers’ market section for market listings. Restorative Yoga – 12-1pm. Enjoy a Vinyasa Slow-Flow yoga class to recover from the week and enter the weekend in a more relaxed state. $10. Breathe Yoga, 5345 Winthrop Ave, Ste E, Broad Ripple. 704-777-7878. BreatheYogaDharma.com.

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Celebrate the circle of life! Cocreate customized weddings, commitment ceremonies, funerals, memorials and more to honor life’s journey. Our ceremonies are unique to you, and incorporate what’s important to you, from honoring nature to beloved pets. Available for travel. Call now a complementary consultation.

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Exceptional cleaning with advanced technology and environmentally friendly dry cleaning services, with locations throughout the city. Convenient home pick-up and delivery available. See ad on page 16.

ENERGY HEALING REIKI AMERICA

600 E Carmel Dr, Ste 247, Carmel 317-732-8690 ReikiAmerica.com

Find balance and deepen your spiritual path with a gentle, non-invasive hands-on energy healing Reiki course or relaxing treatment. Meditations, Crystal Healings and Tarot Readings also available. We look forward to being part of your new adventure!

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Understand why the Wise Men brought Frankincense to the Christchild and why essential oils are mentioned 200 times in the Bible. Call for free CD.

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Pogue’s Run Grocer is your local Indy Food Co-op – a member-owned grocery store featuring affordable, fresh, healthy foods and locally produced goods. The Deli serves delicious made-to-order sandwiches, homemade soups and features a full salad bar, as well as prepared salads and spreads to-go. Open to the public. See ad on page 17.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE INDY WELLNESS CENTER

4510 W 71st St, Indpls 317-427-5366 HealthCoachRobin@gmail.com IndyWellness.com

Are you ready to feel better? With weight loss and detoxification programs, Candida treatment, bio-identical hormone replacement, vitamin consultation and more, Robin Eldib, Certified Nurse Practitioner and licensed wellness coach, specializes in helping you get your sleep, body and energy back – naturally.

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Take greater control of your health with a comprehensive range of lab tests and screens – support prevention, early detection, and improved health outcomes. Fast, confidential and affordable. No doctors orders required; insured and uninsured are welcome. See ad on page 8.

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Enjoy premium ingredients in both inner and outer health and beauty products. Botanically based skincare products are gluten free and contain no animal products, parabens, mineral oil or GMO products. The Fit Essentials line includes gluten free, vegan protein shake mixes and more to manage your weight and fuel your day.

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

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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 5.

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Natural lawn care and landscaping, including food garden consultation and raised bed construction; native plant landscaping; non-chemical fertilization and weed control; garden cleanup and more. See ad on page 5.

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.

Cara Olson MSW, LSW Good Journeys 17901 River Rd, Ste F, Noblesville 317-750-7392 Cara@InnerEnlightenmentTherapies.com

NMT is a completely non-invasive, highly effective form of alternative healthcare. Individuals all over the world have used NMT to bring rapid relief of: food and environmental allergies, chronic pain syndromes, emotional trauma, stress, fatigue, autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, and more. Regain your joy of life with an NMT session! See ad on page 6.

WELLNESS CENTER BODY.HARMONY.BALANCE

1020 East 86th St, Indianapolis 317-669-2313 BodyHarmonyBalance.com

Specializing in colon hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, health coaching and digestive wellness. Also featuring energy therapies, foot detox baths, and far infrared sauna. Additional support offered through holistic skin care with pure botanical formulations as powerful as they are pure, and massage. Special rates offered to practitioners in the healing arts! See ad on page 7.

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