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ou will never have more time than you do right now. That’s not a riddle but a simple truth—both exciting and sobering to ponder. Agelessness, our centering theme this month, is a beautiful concept calling us to remain vital and engaged throughout our entire span of life. Each day can be, is meant to be, an adventure and comes our way just once. How do we make the most of it? Unlike Peter Pan, who refuses to grow up, we can choose to focus on the joy of always growing and developing while still embracing a youthful outlook and sense of wonder. Seeking to flourish throughout the length and breadth of life, we can make the decision to embrace a confident swagger and expectation of possibilities. We celebrate each opportunity for newfound experiences, friendships, skills and travel into new realms. The years come and go quickly, and each offers it’s own special rewards. A book that’s been sitting on my shelves recently caught my eye, and helps remind me how to make the most of these precious years – Dan Zadra’s book Where will you be five years from today? Filled with thought-provoking quotes, stories and questions that he’s compiled from many sources, its bottom line affirms the stance that the gift of life is ours, and our individual life journey is determined by the decisions we make each step along the way. I’ve found it to be a treasure. As thousands of Natural Awakenings of Indy fans are finding, consistently focusing on choices that support health and wellness with our sights set on staying vigorous in body, mind and spirit paves the way to a longer, happier and more fulfilling life. In Kathleen Barnes’ feature article, “Ageless Being,” Dr. Christiane Northrup and other experts share encouraging insights and tips for living vibrantly at any age. It’s up to us to make the choice to take back control of our thoughts and bodies, decrease our stress levels (yoga anyone?), eat clean, foster a spiritual foundation and foster heartfelt connections with the world around us. Close to home, we welcome Allie McFee as the newest member of our publishing team. This month she shares ideas and resources focused on pursuing agelessness in our local feature, “Supporting the Body’s Aging Process.” You may be familiar with her supportive work within Indy’s holistic community operating Humble Tummy and offering raw food cooking classes, wellness coaching and workshops. In addition to developing healthy perspectives and acting on good intentions, I think it helps to have role models we can look to for inspiration. One of mine is Louise Hay, a renowned leader in the self-help movement and still a dynamic life force at 88 years young. Her approach encourages us to pursue ageless health by loving ourselves and others, nourishing mind and body, laughing, learning and growing, giving back and moving ahead. Here’s to saying yes to life and the magic it brings.

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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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15 actionalert 23 fitbody 26 farmers’markets

14 14 NEAR EASTSIDE

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to Support Their Neighborhoods by Lanette Erby

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16 AGELESS BEING Staying Vibrant in Mind, Body and Spirit by Kathleen Barnes

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23 YOGA ENTERS THE MEDICAL MAINSTREAM Research Proves its Health Benefits

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ody Mind Spirit Expos embrace the discovery of radiant life available to every individual, offering tools and techniques to uncover one’s own glorious inner being. This year’s edition will return to the DuPont Pavilion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., September 26 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 27. Experience a weekend filled with spiritual and holistic presentations, exhibitors and entertainment, all fostering personal growth with the realization that everything is possible. Listen to dynamic teachings and illuminations, such as Bringing Love to Life, Creative Muse, Crystal Meditation, Intuitive Dreams, Attitudes that Create Health, Electromagnetic Therapy, Micro DNA Healing, Balancing Body/Mind/ Spirit, and Accessing the Wisdom of the Soul. Inspirational keynote speakers include Iva Nasr, Richard Brendan, Victor Paruta, Dr. Laurel Clark, Vicki Mack and Sandy Wilcox. Discover an outstanding collection of 60 of the Midwest’s most intriguing exhibitors, offering the latest findings in natural health, personal growth, spirituality and metaphysics. Both days are filled with workshops and exhibits designed to touch the heart, enlighten the soul and create “Unity through Community.” Admission: $10, covers both days. Save $1 by downloading a coupon from BMSE.net. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 541-482-3722, ext. 1 or 2, or visit BMSE.net. See ad on page 3.

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atural Awakenings Publishing Corp. (NAPC) recently welcomed new publishers that completed a training program in early August at the corporate headquarters, in Naples, Florida. NAPC staff spent several days with the entrepreneurs launching a new Natural Awakenings edition in Philadelphia and renewing publication of the existing Southeast Louisiana magazine.

New publishers Kimberly, Chris, Coco and Melissa Founded by CEO Sharon Bruckman with a single edition in Naples in 1994, Natural Awakenings has grown to become one of the largest free, local, healthy living lifestyle publications in the world, serving approximately 4 million readers in 95 cities across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. “Living a conscious lifestyle that supports our well-being and the sustainability of planet Earth has become more important than ever,” says Bruckman. “Our dedicated family of publishers, supported by loyal advertisers, connects readers with the resources they need to create a healthier, happy world that works for all living things.” For a list of locations where Natural Awakenings is publishing or to learn more about franchise opportunities, call 239-530-1377 or visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com. See ad, page 23.

AND Financially Rich with Mary Knebel from 1 to 3 p.m. on September 26 at their Zionsville location. This interactive workshop will remove some of the dogmas between spirituality and money, and help attendees step into their power to lead fulfilling, meaningful lives while earning worthy income at the same time. Peace Through Yoga now offers three studio locations including Speedway and Danville; Danville opened most recently in May. The Danville studio is in the square and was intended to be accessible to community members that ride their bikes or walk. The Zionsville and Speedway locations attracted many class attendees from the west side of Indianapolis, and it made sense for owner Mindi Epstein to open a studio in Danville to make it closer for these attendees. Epstein wanted to honor Peace Through Yoga’s mantra, “We meet you where you are at physically, spiritually and geographically.” Admission: $25. Location: 575 S. Main St., Zionsville. For more information or to register, visit PeaceThroughYoga.com. Other Peace Through Yoga locations are 134 S. Washington St., Danville, and 1032 Main St., Ste. B, Speedway.

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he I.W.I.N. Foundation is hosting its second annual outdoor Yogathon event to raise funds for Indiana women as they undergo breast cancer treatment. The event takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on September 19 at Marian University, in Indianapolis, and is open to all experience levels. Attendees will enjoy yoga outside in a peaceful setting and experience six yoga instructors representing several Indianapolis-area yoga centers. Class topics will include a range from traditional yoga to yoga with a twist. Registration begins at 7:45 a.m. with the first 25-minute class starting promptly at 8:30 a.m. Yoga is just one of the many services I.W.I.N. offers to support the women in the Indianapolis community receiving breast cancer treatment. It also provides assistance in arranging for gas and transportation, which is especially popular in rural areas; meals and groceries; childcare; lawn maintenance; and massage. I.W.I.N. Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports women statewide currently receiving treatment for breast cancer by securing and paying for individual services that relieve emotional, physical and financial burdens. Admission: $25 if pre-registered, $30 day of event. First 80 registrants receive a complimentary tank top. Location: 3200 Cold Spring Rd. For more information, register for event or to make a donation, visit IWINFoundation.org/events/ upcoming/.

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Big Car’s Spark Takes Over Monument Circle

isitors to Monument Circle can now enjoy more places to relax, play games, exercise, socialize and participate in creative programming through an artist-led initiative called Spark: Monument Circle. This partnership between the city of Indianapolis, Big Car and Downtown Indy runs daily through October 16 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Hospitality staff facilitates programming as visitors enjoy bistro-style seats on custom-built wooden decks, interactive art, music, history experiences, yoga, guided walks, talks and other play experiences for all ages. All activities are free, easily accessible and designed to make the civic plaza a more vibrant place. This project was made possible by a $200,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts with additional funding from the Central Indiana Community Foundation and the city of Indianapolis. Throughout the process, the Spark team is testing and considering ideas and plans for Monument Circle’s longterm. Downtown stakeholders are working together to analyze possibilities, including wider sidewalks, improved lighting, a sound system, public restrooms and a cafe zone, along with rehabilitation of the underground storm water and electrical utilities. There’ll be a themed parade around the Circle every Saturday; low-key live music on Fridays; creation of a motorbike sound machine; artist displays; guided walks each Wednesday evening; academic experts available for conversation each Tuesday; historical characters engaging with each other and the public; yoga every Monday; food trucks; foam playground pieces for kids; and ping pong tables and board games for free play. For more information and a schedule of events, visit CircleSpark.org.

First 200-Hour Teacher Training for Teens Coming to Blooming Life Yoga

hat organizers say is the country’s first 200-hour teacher training for teens, Torchbearer of Tradition is coming to Blooming Life Yoga Studio + School, in Zionsville, from January 8 to May 22, 2016. The five-month, 10-module, all-inclusive program is for teens 12.5 to 16 years old. Torchbearer of Tradition is a masterfully crafted teacher-training program. Teens learn of yoga’s birth in the East and expansion to the West, as well as play through visuals, music, field trips and group communion. The comprehensive design cultivates experiential exploration and integration of philosophical texts, in-depth asana (posture) study and mind-breath-body energetics. Classes are taught within the context of a historical timeline in a manner that is accessible, breaks down jargon and caters to all learning styles. Teens are supported in the cultivation of empowerment, self-awareness and esteem to unveil their innate potential and develop tools to manifest this potential. Master teachers, a teen psychologist and mentors will support each student during and after the program to further nurture and expand knowledge, personal understandings, and Teaching Voice. Graduates are encouraged to be ambassadors of the Yoga Tradition within their communities—teaching in local yoga studios and schools, leading environmental and peace efforts and ultimately contributing to and representing a new generation of yoga. 30 S. Elm St. A family interview is required. For more information or to schedule an interview, email Info@Blooming LifeYoga.com or BloomingLifeYoga.com. See ad on page 8. natural awakenings

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esearch from the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center at Duke University Medical Center has found that a regular hatha yoga practice increases gray matter within the brain, reversing the loss found among those with chronic pain. The researchers tested seven hatha yoga meditation practitioners and seven non-practitioners. Each of the subjects underwent tests for depression, anxiety, moods and cognition levels, along with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scans. The scientists found that the brains of the yoga meditation practitioners contained significantly greater gray matter by volume in key brain regions, including the frontal, temporal and occipital cortices, plus the cerebellum and the hippocampus, compared to the non-yoga subjects. The yoga meditation practitioners also had more gray area in the prefrontal cortex regions that are involved in decision-making, reward/consequence, control and coordination.

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Daily Exercise Adds Five Years to Life

esearch published this year in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has determined that just 30 minutes of exercise, six days a week, can result in a reduced risk of early death by 40 percent, regardless of the intensity of the exercise. The researchers followed nearly 15,000 men born between 1923 and 1932. The men’s exercise and sedentary levels were measured along with the number of deaths that occurred during two 12-year study periods. In the second 12-year period, the researchers followed almost 6,000 of the surviving men. The researchers compared those men that were sedentary with those that exercised either moderately or intensely and found that moderate to intense exercise increased their average lifespan by five years. This improvement was comparable to the difference between smoking and non-smoking, according to the researchers. The data comes from the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, in Oslo. The scientists’ finding confirms that public health practices for elderly men should include efforts to increase physical activity, along with efforts to reduce smoking.

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esearch published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has determined that when peripheral artery disease patients engage in behavioral support groups that encourage exercise, they realize increased mobility. The researchers from Northwestern University followed 194 patients for a year, testing subjects at six months and again at 12 months. The patients were divided into two groups; one attended weekly intervention group meetings, while the control group attended weekly lectures. After six months, the researchers found that only 6.3 percent of those that attended the support group meetings experienced mobility loss, compared to 26.5 percent of those that didn’t attend the meetings. After one year, the support group attendees again showed positive results. The control group had 18.5 percent loss in mobility, while only 5.2 percent of the support group attendees did.

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A Third of U.S. Power May Be Wind by 2050 According to a new study by the U.S. Energy Department (Tinyurl.com/EnergyDepartmentWindReport), wind power could provide more than a third of the nation’s electricity in a few decades, while posting a net savings in energy costs. Undersecretary for Technology and Energy Lynn Orr, Ph.D., states, “With continued commitment, wind can be the cheapest, cleanest option in all 50 states by 2050.” Wind power has tripled since 2000, and now supplies nearly 5 percent of the country’s electric power. The report says that it could dramatically reduce air pollution and go a long way toward meeting the country’s goals of slowing climate change. Meanwhile, Spanish engineers have invented the Vortex Bladeless wind turbine, a hollow straw that sticks up 40 feet from the ground and vibrates when the wind passes through it. Instead of using a propeller, the Vortex takes advantage of an aerodynamic effect called vorticity. The result is a turbine that’s 50 percent less expensive than a bladed model and is nearly silent. It’s not as efficient as conventional turbines, but more of them can be placed in the same amount of space, for a net gain of 40 percent in efficiency. Plus, with no gears or moving parts, maintenance is much easier and they are safer for bats and birds. Source: Wired

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Rethinking the Balance of Nature Environmental journalist Fred Pearce, author of the new book, The New Wild: Why Invasive Species Will Be Nature’s Salvation, traveled across six continents and ecosystems from remote Pacific islands to the United Kingdom and the Great Lakes to reveal some outdated scientific ideas about invasive species and the balance of nature. Pearce argues that mainstream environmentalists are correct that we need a rewilding of the Earth, but they are wrong if they believe it can be achieved by reengineering ecosystems. He thinks that humans have changed the planet too much, and nature never goes backward. But a growing group of scientists is taking a fresh look at how species interact in the wild. According to these new ecologists, we should applaud the dynamism of alien species and the new ecosystems they create. In an era of climate change and widespread ecological damage, it’s crucial that we find ways to help nature regenerate. Embracing this new ecology, Pearce proposes, is our best chance, maintaining, “To be an environmentalist in the 21st century means celebrating nature’s wildness and capacity for change.” Source: Earthtalk.org

Secular Socialization Today’s Young Adults Are the Least Religious Ever

Researchers led by San Diego State University Psychology Professor Jean M. Twenge, Ph.D., found that millennials are the least religious generation of the last six decades, and possibly in the nation’s history. They analyzed data from 11.2 million respondents from four nationally representative surveys of U.S. adolescents ages 13 to 18 taken between 1966 and 2014. Results published in the journal PLOS One conclude that recent adolescents are less likely to say that religion is important in their lives, report less approval of religious organizations and find themselves feeling less spiritual and spending less time praying or meditating. “Unlike previous studies, ours is able to show that millennials’ lower religious involvement is due to cultural change, not to their being young and unsettled,” says Twenge, who is also the author of Generation Me. “Millennial adolescents are less religious than Boomers and GenXers were at the same ages,” she notes. “We also looked at younger ages than the previous studies. More of today’s adolescents are abandoning religion before they reach adulthood, with an increasing number not raised with religion at all.”

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he closing of the remainder of Indianapolis’s Double 8 grocery stores has brought into the spotlight concerns about the nation’s growing trend of food deserts— urban areas in which it’s difficult to find affordable and healthy food, challenging low-income individuals and families that lack transportation options to obtain nutritious options. Organizations on the Near Eastside are banding together with a variety of initiatives to successfully combat the food desert trend in a model of cooperation on which the rest of the city, and the entire country, should take note.

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Growing Places Indy and the National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention opened the Farm Stand and U-Pick Farm at the Chase Near Eastside Legacy Center Thursdays from early June through September from 4 to 7 p.m. Visitors are able to purchase inexpensive produce grown onsite and even pick some of their own. On September 3, Celebrate Whole Heart Day will take place in conjunction with the Farm Stand and U-Pick Farm, allowing visitors an opportunity to take part in farm tours, yoga demonstrations and other activities to reduce stress. The Near Eastside is also host to the TURN Festival, presented by the Paramount School of Excellence and Community Health Network. TURN is an annual celebration of Urban Sustainability taking place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on September 12 at Paramount School and Brookside Park.

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This day-long event focuses on sustainable and healthier lifestyle practices with over 50 hands-on demonstrations, exhibits, children’s activities, music and food. Dr. Drew Ramsey, author of The Happiness Diet, kicks off Saturday’s activities with a presentation on how diet affects both physical and mental wellbeing. The bands Bonesetters and Bigfoot Yancey will headline on the main stage. Right down the street from Paramount School is Pogue’s Run Grocer, a cooperative market that provides nutritious options at affordable prices by encouraging shoppers that can afford it to purchase memberships. Adding to their lineup of workshops and activities, Pogue’s will begin conducting a series of twopart classes based on the book Good and Cheap: Eat Well on $4/Day by Leanne Brown. While in graduate school, Brown began exploring how well a person on SNAP assistance could actually eat. The result of her research and musings became the top cookbook ever funded through Kickstarter. Pogue’s will bring Brown’s book

to life at free classes for SNAP recipients held at Arsenal Technical High School and Gleaners Food Bank on dates and times to be announced. Nate Roberts, the general manager of Pogue’s, will encourage healthy eating on a budget through interactive cooking demonstrations using recipes from Brown’s book, field trips to nearby grocery stores and providing every participant with a copy of the book. Pogue’s has also partnered with Slow Food Indy to bring Brown to Indianapolis for a VIP reception and book signing on September 27 at 6:30 p.m., as well as a speaking engagement that is free and open to the public in the Arsenal Technical High School Auditorium on September 28 at 6:00 p.m. Members of local aid organizations, SNAP recipients and foodies in general are encouraged to attend. The Farm Stand, U-Pick Farm and Celebrate Whole Heart Day take place at the Chase Near Eastside Legacy Center at 727 N. Oriental St., Indianapolis. For more information, visit GrowingPlacesIndy.org. The TURN Festival takes place at Paramount School of Excellence, 3020 Nowland Ave., Indianapolis. For more information, visit TURNFestival.com. For more information or to register for the Good and Cheap class series, visit Pogue’s Run Grocer at 2828 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, call 317-426-4963, email Nate@ PoguesRunGrocer.com, or visit PoguesRunGrocer.com.

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Our Western society fosters a belief system that we will become decrepit, frail and mentally feeble at a certain age. “When my mother turned 50, her mailbox suddenly filled with ads for adult diapers, walkers and longterm care insurance,” Northrup quips. The point is well taken. Think vibrant, healthy, gorgeous and yes, sexy Sandra Bullock, Johnny Depp, Chris Rock and Brooke Shields—all 50 or older— as the targets of ads for Depend. We’re living and working longer, and many of us are feeling, looking and staying young longer. So is 60 the new 40? Yes, say State University of New York at Stony Brook researchers, and further note that we’re generally leading longer and healthier lives. Centenarians are the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population. In the 2010 census, 53,364 people had surpassed their 100th year, an increase of 40 percent over the 1980 census, and more than 80 percent of them are women. The National Institute on Aging projects that this number could increase tenfold or more by 2050. What we think of as “old” has changed. Many baby boomers refuse to buy into the mythology of aging, bristle at being called senior citizens and especially dislike being called elderly. Their position is backed by science. Stem cell biologist Bruce Lipton, Ph.D., author of Biology of Belief and currently a visiting professor at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, in Auckland, is best known for promoting the concept that DNA can be changed by belief, for good or ill. Lipton explains that we all have billions of stem cells designed to repair or replace damaged—and aging—tissues and organs. “[These cells] are profoundly influenced by our thoughts and perceptions about the environment,” Lipton explains. “Hence our beliefs about aging can either interfere with or enhance stem cell function, causing our physiological regeneration or decline.”

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“Yes, we are destined to grow older, but decrepitude and what we call aging is an optional state,” Northrup adds. “Our genes, nutrition and environment are under our control far more than we may have thought.” More, she says, “Words are powerful. Don’t talk yourself into believing your brain is turning to mush just because you are over 40.”

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“Manage the four horsemen of the aging apocalypse,” encourages nutrition and longevity expert Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., a Los Angeles board-certified nutritionist and author of The Most Effective Ways to Live Longer. He says the aging process, including disease, loss of physical or mental function and the general breakdown of systems, is caused by one or more of four factors: oxidative damage (literally rusty cells); inflammation; glycation (excess sugar, metabolic syndrome); and stress. “Collectively, they damage cells and DNA, wear down organs and systems, deeply damage the vascular pathways that deliver blood and oxygen to the entire body, and even shrink brain size,” explains Bowden. While it may seem like a tall order to make lifestyle changes that vanquish these four horsemen, Bowden says they can be broken into manageable elements by employing an arsenal of healthful weapons: whole foods, nutrients, stress-reduction techniques, exercise, detoxification and relationship improvement. “All of these actually do double duty, battling more than one of the four processes that can effectively shorten your life,” he reports, based on his 25 years of study.

Consider what rust does to metal. That’s what free radical oxygen molecules do to cells. Over time, they damage them and cause aging from within. “Oxidative damage plays a major role in virtually every degenerative disease of aging, from Alzheimer’s to cancer to heart disease and diabetes, even immune dysfunction,” says Bowden. His recommended key to destroying free radicals is a diet rich in antioxidants, including lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and healthy fats, nuts, grass-fed meats and organic dairy products. Avoid environmental free radicals that show up in toxic chemicals by eating as much organic food as possible and avidly avoiding residues of the poisonous pesticides and herbicides sprayed on crops eaten by people and livestock.

deliver harmful AGEs directly from the food. He advises taking 1,000 mg of carnosine (available in health food stores) daily to prevent glycation.

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“If you don’t have some kind of spiritual foundation, literally, God help you,” says Northrup. “God isn’t confined to a book or a church, mosque or synagogue. Divinity is the creative loving, vital flow of life force that we’re all part of and connected to. Our bodies are exquisite expressions meant to embody, not deny our spirits.” Touch, pleasure and sex can be part of it, too. Individuals that have the most fulfilling sex lives live the longest, according to researchers conducting the University of California, Riverside’s Longevity Project. “Pleasure comes in infinite forms,” says Northrup. “It can mean the exquisite taste of a pear or the sound of an angelic symphony, the kiss of sun on skin, the laughter of a child, spending time with friends or creating a pastel landscape. When you experience pleasure, God comes through and you become aware of your divine nature. You’ll find that joy comes in ways that are unique to you.” Connection with the natural world is an essential element of agelessness, says Northrup. “The human body evolved to walk on the Earth, drinking its water, breathing its air and basking in its sunlight.” The bottom line is, “Agelessness is all about vitality. Taking all the right supplements and pills, or getting the right procedure isn’t

the prescription for anti-aging,” says this renowned physician. “It’s ageless living that brings back a sense of vibrancy and youthfulness.” We could live to be well over 100 years old and, as Northrup likes to paraphrase Abraham Hicks, of The Law of Attraction fame, “Wouldn’t you rather have your life end something like this: ‘Happy-healthy, happy-healthy, happy-healthy, dead.’ Isn’t that a lot better than suffering sickness, decrepitude and frailty for years?” Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous books on natural health, her latest being Food Is Medicine: 101 Prescriptions from the Garden. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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The Hidden Deficiency Having the proper amount of iodine in our system at all times is critical to overall health, yet the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that iodine deficiency is increasing drastically in light of an increasingly anemic national diet of unpronounceable additives and secret, unlabeled ingredients. This deficit now affects nearly three-quarters of the population.

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Radiation

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Iodine-Depleted Soil Poor farming techniques have led to declined levels of iodine in soil

A Growing Epidemic Symptoms range from extreme fatigue and weight gain to depression, carpal tunnel syndrome, high blood pressure, ﬁbrocystic breasts and skin and hair problems. This lack of essential iodine can also cause infertility, joint pain, heart disease and stroke. Low iodine levels also have been associated with breast and thyroid cancers; and in children, mental retardation, deafness, attention deﬁcient and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and impaired growth, according to studies by Boston University and the French National Academy of Medicine.

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Supporting the Body’s Aging Process by Allie McFee

“Youth is not a time of life; it is a state of mind,” said the American poet, Samuel Ullman.

eeping a flexible mindset is a tool for surrendering with ease to life’s ebbs and flows. It creates a youthful attitude which allows a willingness to try new things and adopt new habits. A youthful attitude creates an inner timeless vitality which is reflected in physical health and beauty. The daily stresses of life can both cloud a person’s mind with worry and take a toll on mental, physical and emotional well-being. Higher stress levels can impact the body’s ability to fight off sickness and cause premature aging. However, there are ways to age gracefully by returning to and maintaining a youthful attitude to build inner peace and vitality. Resources that promote this state of mind come from positive community connections, regular yoga practice, exercise, meditation, herbs and clean food.

Agelessness from Community Connection

Positive community interactions build a sense of empowerment and well-being as members share stories and teach each other useful tools for savvy living. One example is the first inaugural Red Tent Workshop and Festival held recently at White Pine Wilderness Academy. Attendees

partook in this community-oriented event to build sisterhood, share goals and learn health tips on a range of topics, including Herbalism for Menopause, Foods for the Moon Cycle & Hormone Health, Sacred Pregnancy and Feminine Intuition. The festival that followed the workshop included an afternoon of yoga, live music and holistic vendors. Attending events like these helps build connections between likeminded individuals while allowing children to meet new friends and parents to connect without the need to find a babysitter.

Agelessness from Yoga Practice

“The true indicator of a person’s age is the flexibility of their spine,” said Yogi Bhajan, Kundalini Yoga master who brought kundalini yoga to the United States. Flexibility in the spine creates a freedom of movement within the body which allows the body to stay youthful and limber. “In yoga philosophy, there are seven major chakra centers that govern health,” says Hari Datti Kaur, who teaches Kundalini classes at White Pine Wilderness Academy. They store emotion and energy that can be released. When stored unexpressed emotions are released from the body, it creates a sense of mental lightness and clarity.

to keep our mind strong and clear,” said Buddha. Creating fitness goals and maintaining them are essential for making sure the body is sweating regularly to expel toxins, which may help slow down the aging process. Building strength also creates a sense of achievement and confidence. Geared toward staying active and healthy throughout a long life, AgeSucessfully, located in Fishers, helps men and women create goals for healthy aging through fitness and physical health. Goals are created through health assessments and are accomplished through group workout sessions, hiking, playing with grandchildren and golfing. Their approach is tailored to each individual’s health and medical needs.

Agelessness from Meditation

Meditation creates an inner state of peace where the mental mind chatter slows down and thoughts dissolve. As this takes place, the body relaxes. Sue Morter, of Morter Health Center, teaches bimonthly meditation classes open to beginners and experienced meditators. Upcoming dates are

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“And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years,” said Abraham Lincoln. It’s easier to spend more quality time with family and friends as we age if we spend less time in doctors’ offices and dealing with illness. Staying fit both mentally and physically and reducing stress creates a vibrancy of optimal health within our bodies, helping us feel more youthful as we move through life’s ebbs and flows. White Pine Wilderness Academy is located at 841 W. 53rd St., Indianapolis. For more information on classes and events, visit WhitePineWilderness.com.

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“Yoga may help prevent diseases across the board because the root cause of 70 to 90 percent of all disorders is stress,” says Narayanan. Yoga increases the body’s ability to successfully respond to stress by activating the parasympathetic nervous system, which slows the heart and lowers blood pressure. That in turn suppresses sympathetic activity, reducing the amount of stress hormones in the body. Studies collected on PubMed.gov demonstrate that yoga has been found

Any physical exercise done with breath awareness becomes yoga; anything done without the breath is just a physical practice. ~Rajan Narayaran to help manage hypertension, osteoporosis, body weight, physical fitness, anxiety, depression, diabetes, reproductive functions and pregnancy, among other issues. Studies at California’s Preventive Medicine Research Institute have tracked amelioration of heart disease. A growing body of research is validating yoga’s benefits for cancer patients, including at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. A small study at Norway’s University of Oslo suggests that yoga even alters gene expression, indicating it may induce health benefits on a molecular level.

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“For yoga to be effective, a regular practice must be implemented, which is challenging in a culture where people can’t sit for long without an electronic device. It’s more than just popping pills,” says Narayanan. McCall says, “Even if people can commit to just a few minutes of yoga practice a day, if they keep it up the benefits can be enormous.” “There are no sales reps telling doctors to use yoga therapy like there are for pharmaceuticals,” remarks Narayanan, and until yoga is funded by health insurance, it will be challenging to gain full acceptance in mainstream medicine. Another barrier is certification standards. The International Association of Yoga Therapists (iayt.org) and the Council for Yoga Accreditation International (cyai.org) are both beginning to offer certifications for therapy training programs and therapists. Narayanan is hopeful that certification could lead to yoga being covered by insurance. Medical school curricula have started shifting to embrace complementary approaches to wellness, with many textbooks now including information on mind/body therapies. The Principles and Practices of Yoga in Healthcare, co-edited by Sat Bir Khalsa, Lorenzo Cohen, McCall and Shirley Telles and due out in 2016, is the first professional-level, medical textbook on yoga therapy. “Yoga has been proven to treat many conditions, yet yoga teachers don’t treat conditions, we treat individuals,” says McCall. “Yoga therapy is not a

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Carmel Farmers’ Market – 8-11:30am. Thru Sept 26. Along with a variety of produce, unique food item, the market offers prepared-food items. 5 Center Green, Carmel. CarmelFarmersMarket.com.

Waterman’s Farm Market – 8am-8pm. Thru early Nov. Featuring vegetables, fruit and u-pick option. 7010 E Raymond St, Indianapolis. 317-356-6995. Also 10am-7pm, June - Oct at 1100 N Ind 37, Greenwood. 317-888-4189. WatermansFarmMarket.com.

sunday JCC Farmers’ Market – 10am-1pm. Year round. Fresh local produce, baked goods, and diary products, Kosher respectable (no meat products). JCC Indianapolis, 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. 317-251-9467. JCCIndy.org. Irvington Farmers’ Market – 12-3pm. Open 2nd Sun each month thru Oct. Additional dates this year July 13th, August 10th, September 14th, and October 12th. 70+ vendors. Ellenberger Park, 5301 E Saint Claire St, Indianapolis. 317-540-2425.

tuesday Eskenazi Health Farmers’ Market – 11am1:30pm. Thru Sept 15. Local produce, several vendors, meditation classes and fitness demonstration. 720 Eskenazi Ave, Indianapolis. 317-880-3300. EskenaziHealth.edu. Avon Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Thru Sept 29. Fresh, local produce, baked goods, and handcrafted items all summer long. Hendricks Regional Health south parking lot, 8244 E US 36, Avon. 317-272-0948. Morgan County Farmers’ Market Mooresville – 3-6pm. Thru Oct 6. All items sold at this market are produced in Indiana. Indiana & Main St, Mooresville. 317-501-3000. Info@McFarmers.org.

wednesday Original Farmers’ Market at the City Market – 9:30am-1:30pm. Thru 10/28. Gourmet foods are also featured at this market. 222 E Market St, Indianapolis. 317-634-9266. IndyCM.com/Farmers-Market. Crooked Creek Farmers’ Market – 4-6:30pm. Thru Oct 29. Healthy foods, locally grown 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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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.

thursday Statehouse Farmers’ Market – 10:30am1:30pm. Thru Oct. 8. Farmers’ Market with Food Trucks. Robert Orr Plaza and Senate Ave, Indianapolis. StateHouseMarket.com.

Broad Ripple Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. May-Sept, 9am-noon Oct-Nov. 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.

38th & Meridian Farmers’ Market – 4-6:30pm. Thru Oct. 3808 N Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-924-2612.

Danville Chamber Farmers’ Market – 8amNoon. Thru Sept 12. Variety of food vendors, breads and ready to eat breakfast. Courthouse Square, 6 S Jefferson St, Danville. 317-745-0670.

Abundant Life Church Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Thru Sept. 7606 E 82nd St, Indianapolis. 317-845-4900. ALCIndy.com/ALCFarmers Market.html.

Farmers Market at the Fairgrounds – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct. Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds, 620 N Apple St, Greenfield. 317-697-0508.

Brownsburg Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Thru Sept.3, SNAP benefits accepted at the market and many vendors participate in the WIC nutrition program. On the lawn of Brownsburg Town Hall, 61 N Green St, Brownsburg. 317-852-1120. 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.

friday Old National Centre Market – 11am-2pm. Thru Oct. Locally grown produce and fresh baked goods are featured. 502 N New Jersey St, Indianapolis. 317-231-0000 x229. 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, Zionsville. 317-439-0714. Summer Green Market – 4-8pm. Thru Labor Day, Shop local food growers and crafters outside on the Garden Lawn. Organic produce, baked goods, meat and dairy products are available. Rain or shine. The Green Market, Traders Point Creamery, 9010 Moore Rd, Zionsville. 317-7331700. TPFOrganics.com.

Fishers Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Sept. Special event days each month, 11 new vendors for 2015. Held in the amphitheater green space, 11601 Municipal Dr, Fishers. 317-578-0700. FishersChamber.com/Chamber/ Farmers_Market.aspx. Greenwood Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct 10. Indiana produce, crafts and baked goods and meats. United Methodist Church, 525 N Madison, Greenwood. Market at Hague – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct. Over 100 vendors with deep roots in Indiana, including farms, nurseries, specialty food products and artisan crafts. Lawerence North High School, 7800 N Hague Rd, Indianapolis. BinfordFarmersMarket.com. Noblesville Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct 11. Riverview Overflow Parking Lot 395 Westfield Rd. 317-776-0205. NoblesvilleMainStreet.org. Saxony Market – 8am-noon thru Sept. The market offers the best fresh produce from local vendors and farmers in the area. 131st and Olio, Fishers. 317-770-1818. Shelby County Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct 3. Local produce, baked goods and honey. Public Square, Shelbyville. 317-398-9552.

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Greenfield Farmers’ Market – 9-12pm. Thru Oct. Variety of food items, treats for pets. Parking lot at Ind 9 and North St, Greenfield.

Franklin Farmers’ Market – 8-11am. Thru Oct 3. Food items, herbs, craft items and more. Parking lot at Jefferson and Jackson Sts, Franklin. 317-346-1258.

Morgan County Farmers’ Market Martinsville – 9am-1pm. Thru Sept. 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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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

Community Tuesday – All Day. The first Tuesday of every month several attractions at the White River State Park offer special deals on admission. Including the Eiteljorg Museum, IMAX Theatre, Indiana State Museum and many others. Cost varies. INWhiteRiver.com. 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 Tuesday of each month. Free. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-334-4000. ChildrensMuseum.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

First Friday Food Truck Festival – 5pm. Indulge in the savory selections of Indy’s best food trucks and eclectic assortment of brews from Leinenkugel’s while enjoying live music and entertainment. (First Friday of each month through October.) $5; 5 and under free. Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St, Indianapolis. OldNationalCentre.com. First Friday Gallery Tour – 6-9pm. 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.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

Cereal Cinema – 10am. A unique, family-friendly experience created by The Indy Film Fest, The Athenaeum and The IMA. Enjoy a classic movie and a cereal buffet. Location alternates between the Athenaeum and IMA. $5. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. IndyFilmFest.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

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Fall Cleanse Class – 7pm. Learn how to digest better, sleep better and have more energy. Participate in the 21-day gentle detox program that is easy, all-natural and individually monitored by chiropractic practitioners Dr. Scott Cooper and Dr. Vicki Knapke. Class is free; Supplement package for program available for purchase. Morter HealthCenter, 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140, Carmel. 317-872-9300. MorterHealthCenter.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

Hypnosis for a Naturally Slim Body – 9/11 or 9/12. 6-7:30pm Fri; 2-3:30pm Sat. Learn what hypnosis is and how to use it to release unwanted pounds. Go home with some positive suggestions to help you reach your goal weight. Free; register by 9/9. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-445-4203. InnerPeaceYoga.com. Candle Light Yoga – 6-7:15 pm. Join in a 75-minute Candle Light yoga class led by Lilly Mack. You can expect a slow flow warm-up to get you moving, flowing, working up a bit of a sweat, and winding down with restorative postures and a savasana with essential oils and Thai massage. $20. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

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.

markyourcalendar How the Food We Eat Affects Our Brain – 9am. Dr. Drew Ramsey, author of The Happiness Diet, shares the latest from the fields of nutrition and brain science, and will explain how our food choices affect the brain. Learn how to improve brain health, build resilience and minimize toxins. Free. Brookside Park Community Center, 3500 Brookside Pkwy S Dr, Indianapolis. TURNFestival.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

World Day of Prayer – 8am-8pm. Prayer Chaplains and Ministers available throughout the day to lead prayer and meditation. Light a candle for peace and compassion in the world. Free. Unity of Indianapolis, 907 N Delaware St, Indianapolis. UnityOfIndy.com. Sustainable Weight Loss Class – 6:30pm. Robin Eldib, RN, MSN, FNP-C, and Brittany Katterjohn RN, BSN, share how balancing hormones, liver detoxification, the anti-inflammatory diet, and stress management techniques can help you lose weight and improve quality of life. Free. Georgetown Market, 4375 Georgetown Rd, Indianapolis. 317-427-5366. IndyWellness.com.

TURN Festival – 9am-6pm. TURN out for Circle City’s celebration of urban sustainability. This day- long event focuses on sustainable and healthier lifestyle practices with over 50 handson demonstrations, exhibits, children’s activities, music and food. Free. Paramount School and Brookside Park, Indianapolis. TURNFestival. com. 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.

Hoosier EVA Meeting – 10am-12pm. 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. Nora Public Library, 8625 Guilford Ave, Indianapolis. 317-275-4470. HoosierEVA.org. “The Work” Workshop –1-5pm. Learn how to identify the thoughts that create stress in your life and investigate them using the work of Byron Katie. $30 suggested donation, no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Unity Of Indianapolis, 907 N Delaware St, Indianapolis. UnityOfIndy.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

Afternoon With the Doctor – 1pm. Learn more about your body’s ability to self-heal, and the benefits of Bio-Energetic work. Free. Morter HealthCenter, 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140, Carmel. 317-872-9300. MorterHealthCenter.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

Kate Oberreich Artist Reception – 5-9pm. Join Indianapolis native and second-generation artist with a love of texture and symbolism, mixing painting, drawing, collage and anything else that will “stick.” Oberreich’s work was featured in the film “The Fault in Our Stars.” Free; nibbles and sips provided. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317–253–0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com. Earthcare in Indiana– 7-8:30pm. Join environmentalist author Scott Russell Sanders, contributing editor to Audubon magazine, on the future of Earthcare in Indiana. Event sponsored by Indiana Friends Committee on Legislation. Free; donations accepted. First Friends Church, 3030 Kessler Blvd E Dr, Indianapolis. 317-255-2485. QuakerIFCL.org. 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.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

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. 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.

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IndyPL Seed Library Master Gardener Series – 11am. Individuals of all ages are invited to learn about a variety of gardening topics. The topic of this program is “Seed Saving”. Learn what to save and what not to save and techniques for saving, storing and sharing seeds. Free. Glendale Branch, 6101 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. Register: 317-275-4410. IndyIPL.org. Your Stress Tool Box Workshop – 1-3pm. Certified hypnotist Cathy Boone Black will introduce attendees to techniques of Neuro-Linguistic Programming and guided visualization. Go from chaos to calm with these techniques. $40. Peace Through Yoga, 575 S Main St, Zionsville. 317753-1266. PeaceThroughYoga.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

Kundalini Yoga Gong Meditation – 3-5pm. A path of self-illumination with Mervyn Alphonse. This workshop takes the individual on an experience of Kundalini Yoga via participation in a ‘Kriya’ – a prescribed set of exercises, asana, meditation, mantra, and breath patterns designed to awaken and radiate the dormant spiritual power that lies within us. $35. Blooming Life Yoga, 30 South Elm St, Zionsville. 317-800-4039. BloomingLifeYoga.com.

MONDAY, 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.

Age Gracefully with Essential Oils – 6-7:30pm. Learn how to use essential oils for wellness, energy, and youthfulness. Free. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-4454203. InnerPeaceYoga.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

PlantPure Nation – 7:30pm. Indiananpolis premiere of independent documentary film telling the story of people on a quest to spread the message of the benefits of a whole foods plant-based diet. The film also explores issues of the small family farmer, food deserts, modern medicine and political challenges. Landmark Keystone Art Cinema, 8702 Keystone Crossing, Indianapolis. Tickets: LandmarkTheatres. com/Booking/Keystone-Art-Cinema/1765223. PlantPureNation.com.

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Indy Holistic Hub Social –– 6-7:30pm. Enjoy an enlightening evening at the monthly Hub meet and greet, where you can unwind at the end of the day with like-minded people. Free. Location to be determined. Hub contact: Jennifer@SeffrinSynergy.com; 317-775-1418. IndyHolisticHub.com/calevent. Rite of the AKHU: Becoming a Shining One – 6-8pm. Receive a light and sound activation, and come away with tools to continue to raise your vibration to the level of a Shining One, or God Consciousness. Facilitated by Anara WhiteBear and Chris Katsaropoulos. $20. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317–253–0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com. Natural Hormone Balancing Class – 6:30pm. Find out how to treat even the worst symptoms with natural hormones and supplements. This class is geared toward menopausal women and is for women only. Free. Georgetown Market, 4375 Georgetown Rd, Indianapolis. 317-427-5366. IndyWellness.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

Jamie Locke Art Exhibit Opening – 5-7pm. Celebrate the return of artist Jamie Locke’s showing of his newest mandalas and inspirational sayings intricately carved into stained wood. Free. Peace Through Yoga, 575 S Main St, Zionsville. 317-753-1266. PeaceThroughYoga.com. Fishers Oktoberfest @ Saxony – Sept 25-26. 5:30-10:30pm, Fri; Noon-10:30pm, Sat. Live music, arts and crafts vendors, and family fun. Beer and brats available for purchase. Free. Witten Park, 13257 Saxony Blvd, Fishers. FMI 317-5953195. FishersFreedomFestival.org. Health & VITALITY Class – 6:30-8:30pm. Discover natural ways to reduce toxins in your life, and learn more about essential oils. Kim Woods HHP with BeAmazing.net presents how to increase your health and vitality. Free; attendees receive discounted massage coupon. Acacia Bodyworks, 435 E Main St, #175, Greenwood. RSVP 317-409-4981 (limited seating). Autumnal Equinox Gong Meditation – 7:308:45pm. Join in an easy physical yoga, chanting, meditation, and a long relaxation as the vibrations of a 30” symphonic gong wash over you for 20-30 minutes. $15 ($10 prior to 9/11). CitYoga, 2442 N Central Ave, Indianapolis. 317-920-9642. CitYoga.biz.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

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.

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Carmel International Arts Festival – Sept 26-27. 10am-6pm, Sat; 10am-5pm, Sun. Over 135 juried artists with diverse artistic styles are featured, along with entertainment on two stages. Food vendors will complement the many fine restaurants in the area. Free. Arts and Design District, Main Street, Carmel. 317-600-6118. CarmelArtsFestival.org. The Walk to Defeat ALS Indianapolis Walk – 12pm. Join in a 2-mile trek to raise funds to sustain care services and support research and advocacy in the fight against ALS. White River State Park, 801 W Washington St, Indianapolis. 317-915-9888. Walk@ALSAIndiana.org. How to be Spiritually and Financially Rich – 1-3pm. Join Certified Money Breakthrough Coach, Mary Knebel as she leads an interactive workshop to help transform your relationship with money. $25. Peace Through Yoga, 575 S Main St, Zionsville. 317-753-1266. PeaceThroughYoga.com. Prenatal Yoga + Childbirth Preparation Workshop – 3-5pm. Prepare yourself for the latter stages of pregnancy and childbirth with Lisa Daugherty, doula and mother. Enjoy a nurturing prenatal yoga practice then learn techniques and insights to empower you to have your ideal childbirth experience. $30. Blooming Life Yoga, 30 South Elm St, Zionsville. 317-800-4039. BloomingLifeYoga.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Loving What Is: The Work of Byron Katie – 6:30-8pm. Join Certified Facilitator, Jodi Patsiner. The Work is a way to identify and investigate thoughts that cause all the suffering in the world. It is a way to find peace with yourself and with the world. You are invited to read the book, Loving What Is, prior to the event. $10. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

Medical Thermography of Hamilton County Grand Opening – 3-8pm. Learn about prevention, early detection and treatment of breast cancer. Participate in live demonstrations of medical thermography imaging. Refreshments provided. Free. Living With Intention, 11979 Fishers Crossing Dr, Fishers. 317-863-5888. LivingWithIntention.biz.

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planahead Living Without’s Gluten-Free Food Allergy Fest – Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 10am-4pm. Celebrate living well, learn from leading experts and discover delicious allergy-friendly foods and cooking solutions. Ticket prices vary. FMI, contact Shelia Cafferty at SCafferty@GFFAFest.com or 317-771-6506. Indiana State Fairgrounds, Expo Hall, 1202 E 38th St, Indianapolis. GlutenFreeFoodAllergyFest.com.

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A Positive Path for Spiritual Living – 9:30am. Come for music, meditation, and inspirational message and stay for fellowship. Youth education and nursery care provided. Free. Unity of Indianapolis, 907 N Delaware St, Indianapolis. UnityOfIndy.com.

Vinyasa Flow – 4:30-5:30pm.. Expect to be pushed to your soft edge, stretched and challenged. All levels welcome. $15. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-2530499. ThePlayfulSoul.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. Yoga Light – 10:30am. An introductory vinyasa-style class, customized for those with restricted performance due to age or injury. Floor work is limited, focusing on standing poses and poses using a chair. $10. BodyHarmonyBalance, 1020 E. 86th St, Indianapolis. 317-669-2313. BodyHarmonyBalance.com. Sahaja Yoga Meditation –11am-Noon. Unleash your potential for good mental and physical health, balance and maximum performance to help you live fully in the present moment with Sahaja yoga meditation. Free. Southside meeting location, 4950 E County Line Rd, Indianapolis. 317-755-9630. IndianaMeditation.org. Sahaja Yoga Meditation – Noon-1pm. Unleash your potential for good mental and physical health, balance and maximum performance to help you live fully in the present moment with Sahaja yoga meditation. Free. Broad Ripple meeting location, 6135 N College Ave, Indianapolis. 317-490-4952. IndianaMeditation.org. Me and My Bumble Bee – 12:30-1:15pm. (Excluding 9/6.) A fun way to connect with your body while spending time with your baby. A slow, gentle yoga flow, perfect for any skill level. A great way to take part in an understanding community of other parents. Designed for children age 1-3 years. $10; covers parent and one child. Breath Life Yoga, 8202 Clearvista Parkway, Suite 8C, Indianapolis. 317-502-5630. BreathLifeYoga.com.

tuesday Gentle Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Yoga to nourish your soul: a blend of restorative poses, gentle movement, and creative expression to help you ease into your evening with more joy, peace, and clarity. $15 drop ins. Packages also available. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com. Soulful Breathwork – 6:30-8pm; (2nd & 3rd Tuesday). Soulful Breathwork is a practice of active conscious breathing that heals and rejuvenates physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Gentle but extremely effective, this method activates the intrinsic intelligence of the body to heal and generate cumulative and permanent changes. $25. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com. Evening With the Doctor – 7pm. Learn more about your body’s ability to self-heal, and the benefits of Bio-Energetic work. Free. Morter HealthCenter, 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140, Carmel. 317-872-9300. MorterHealthCenter.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 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.

Community Yoga Class – 9-10am. An hour of yoga focused on what is most needed by the class that day, which could include a vinyasa flow, a yin or a melting pot of practices. A class that caters to all types. $5. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.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. Sahaja Yoga Meditation –7-8pm. Unleash your potential for good mental and physical health, balance and maximum performance to help you live fully in the present moment with Sahaja yoga meditation. Free. Columbus meeting location, Main Source Financial, 2310 W Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus. 914-473-9699. IndianaMeditation.org.

friday Mindful Meditation – 12:15-12:45pm. Brief discussion followed by silent practice and concluding with observation, comments, or questions. No experience, fee, or registration required. Free. CenterPoint Counseling, 7700 North Meridian, Indianapolis. 317-252-5518. CenterPointCounseling.org. 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. Marsh Symphony on the Prairie – June 16-Sept 5. 8pm. Bring your own chairs, blankets, food and drinks to enjoy a picnic and musical entertainment in a beautiful outdoor setting. $25/adult; $31/ adult premium concerts; $12/child, free/under 2. Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd, Fishers. 317-639-4300. IndianapolisSymphony.org.

saturday Farmers’ Markets – Visit one today. There are 14 markets in and around the city taking place on Saturdays through the summer. Check calendar section featuring 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. Marsh Symphony on the Prairie – Thru Sept 6. 8pm. See Fri listing. Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd, Fishers. 317-639-4300. IndianapolisSymphony.org.

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BODYWORK/ALIGNMENT COMFORT ZONE BODYWORK Jane Sullivan 33 Metzker Ln, Noblesville 317-508-7151 ComfortDiva@icloud.com

Specializing in postural re-alignment, Jane is an Advanced Exercise Therapist, certified by Egoscue University, an Egoscue University Instructor and a Nationally Certified Massage and Bodywork Therapist. Learn the techniques and skills to overcome chronic pain without the use of pharmaceutical or surgical intervention.

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Protect your family, small business, retirement and yourself with tax saving strategies, debt elimination, retirement planning, and safe investment and life insurance options that guarantee income generation. See ad on page 13.

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A whimsical boutique for the spirit, filled with books, music, handmade accessories, art, meditation aids and more. The space also features a fireplace room, and hosts a myriad of art, holistic and healthful events throughout the month. See ad on page 17.

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FOOD CO-OP POGUE’S RUN GROCER 2828 East 10th St, Indpls 317-426-4963 PoguesRunGrocer.org

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 19.

HEALTH & BEAUTY ARBONNE

Sandy Poe, Independent Consultant 317-409-2023 SandyPoe.MyArbonne.com

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.

HEALTHY EATING/ ORGANIC EZRA’S ENLIGHTENED CAFÉ 6516 N Ferguson, Indpls 317-255-3972 EzrasEnlightedCafe.com

Indy’s only raw food café is an oasis of vibrant, healing food and education. Seasonal and rotating menu features allergy-friendly selections that are dairy-free, processed sugar-free, GMO-free and gluten -free. See ad on page 17.

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OAKWOOD RETREAT CENTER 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.

THERMOGRAPHY HOLISTIC HEALTH MORTER HEALTHCENTER

10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140 Carmel 317-872-9300 MorterHealthCenter.com

We invite you to join us on your journey to vibrant health and lifelong wellness. We help you identify and address interferences to your natural well-being using gentle, non-invasive Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique, and joyfully support you with classes, programs and techniques designed to help you Live Well! See ad on page 6.

LAB SERVICES LAB ON DEMAND

3806 W 86th St, Indpls 317-405-8057 LabOnDemandInd.com

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.

LANDSCAPE SERVICES GREENSCAPE GEEKS, LLC 317-801-5833 Info@GreenscapeGeeks.com GreenscapeGeeks.com

Specializing in native plant landscaping and design, custom-built raised garden beds and composters, urban farm installation, and non-chemical turf maintenance. Additional natural landscaping services available. See ad on page 13.

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 19.

INDY THERMOGRAPHY 4546 W 71st St, Indpls 317-370-5111 IndyTherm.com

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8202 Clearvista Pkwy, Ste 8C, Indpls 317-502-5630 BreathLifeYoga.com

Enjoy the company of like-minded people on the path to wellness and spiritual growth, in an intimate and welcoming group setting. Our studio offers meditation and yoga lifestyle classes for all levels, private reiki sessions and numerology readings.

EMPOWER! ENLIGHT!

Raina Fay Office in Nora, by Phone or Skype 317-797-6950 EmpowerEnlight.com

Raina Fay is a contributing author to the LIIFT healing modality – Life Improving Internal Focus Technique, an energetic process that assists in effortless release and re-framing the subconscious mind to heal and unlock potential in all areas of life. Also offering life affirming processes for allergy elimination, stress reduction, energy balance and abundance expansion. See ad on page 25.

THE NEUROMODULATION TECHNIQUE (NMT)

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

NMT is a non-invasive form of alternative health care that allows the unconscious mind to fully connect with the conscious mind and body, thus allowing the body to correct illness and heal. Individuals everywhere have used NMT to relieve: food and environmental allergies, chronic pain, emotional trauma, hormonal issues, stress, autoimmune and many other conditions. Get your life back with NMT! See ad on page 14.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2015 9AM - 6PM AT PARAMOUNT SCHOOL & BROOKSIDE PARK NEAR DOWNTOWN INDY TURN out for Circle City’s celebration of sustainable and healthier lifestyle practices featuring 50+ hands-on demonstrations, exhibits, children’s activities, bike valet, music and food. Dr. Drew Ramsey, author of The Happiness Diet, starts Saturday’s activities at 9 a.m. Enjoy the bands Bonesetters and Bigfoot Yancey on the main stage. SHUTTLES AVAILABLE FROM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL EAST’S PARKING GARAGE

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