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12 CREATING HOPE FOR CANCER PATIENTS

14 LIVING ART Creativity Inspires Community by Kirsten Broadfoot

16 IGNITING THE FIRE WITHIN Recreational Drumming

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20 TITANS OF YOGA Lessons Distilled From a Lifetime of Disciplined Practices

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22 SEANE CORN Finding a Yoga Style and Making it Meaningful

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I recently uncovered an inspiring story on a child prodigy in England named Kieron, who at 8-years old is selling his impressionistic landscapes and other paintings for thousands of dollars. He reportedly first picked up a paintbrush at age 6 and proceeded to stun the world with his natural ability. For many of us, discovering raw, untapped talent may not be as easy for the taking as it was for Kieron when he first lifted a paintbrush, but creative expression in various forms has been known to soothe the soul and uplift the spirit and are most certainly encouraged. This month the focus is on Creative Expression and we are happy to spotlight Wishard Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Art Therapy program as it helps patients on the road to recovery (page 24). We are moved by the heart-warming work of Creating Hope (page 12) and explore in depth the vibratory pull of the ever popular drum circles. If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t participated in a drum circle locally, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to break out the djembes and create some new rhythms (page 16). September is national yoga month and appropriately, our editorial highlights tips from the titans of yoga in addition to capturing comments from our local experts (page 20). New staff member Elizabeth Goens joins me in thanking our advertisers, contributing writers and distribution locations for your participation. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re glad you share our vision and its ability to make a difference for many years to come. We couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it without you. Since itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our advertisers who enable us to bring practical life-changing information to Indianapolis at no cost 12 months a year, I ask that you think of them when you shop for products and services and thank them for their support. We always welcome your ideas, articles and feedback. This month, I hope you find an outlet for your creativity and if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been stifled, find new ways to explore what may be hidden under years of work, obligations, responsibilities and the infinite routines of daily life. When you do, I hope you are pleasantly surprised by the mini-Monet within yourself. Feel good, live simply, laugh more!

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newsbriefs Mini-Marathon/5K to Beneﬁt Hamilton Heights HS

he second edition of the Morse MiniMarathon & Advocare 5K, presented by My Sport Mouse, will take place on September 4 in Arcadia. All event proceeds will help provide funding for the Hamilton Heights High School athletic programs which offer more than 400 student-athletes opportunities to excel and grow as individuals. The Mini-Marathon will begin at 7:30 a.m., and the 5K run will start 15 minutes later. Besides being inspired by supporting a great cause, participants will be invigorated by the rural surroundings of small-town America, the fresh air of the Hoosier Heartland, scenic views of Morse Reservoir, and expansive green pastures and fields along the route.

Fees: $55, Mini-Marathon; $30, 5K. Start and finish location: Hamilton Heights H.S., 25802 State Road 19. For more info, visit MorseMini.com.

Two-day Event Caters to Women in Indianapolis

he Indianapolis Women’s Expo returns to the Indiana State Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 2 from 10am-5pm and Sunday, October 3 from 11am-4pm. The expo hosts both a women’s pavilion that features a variety of vendors from the health, beauty and home improvement industries and a food pavilion featuring dozens of food vendors sampling food products. Over 150 vendors will be on site selling, sampling and demonstrating thousands of products and services. Fees: $6. Location: Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th Street, Indianapolis. For more info, visit WomensExpo.org. See ad on Back Cover.

Good Earth Anniversary Event Honors Longtime Owner

he Good Earth will be celebrating its 39th Anniversary from 12 to 5 p.m. on September 26 at its store in the Broad Ripple community of Indianapolis. The natural food and product provider will host plenty of free music, food and fun, and also honor longtime owner “Sugarbob” Landman, the health food pioneer who died of a heart attack in December 2008. The second annual Bob Landman Memorial Concert will be a highlight of the event featuring such h llocall b bands d and d performers f as Mars or the Moon, Digital Styrofoam and Kate Lamont. There’ll also be many special product savings and food samplings. Location: 6350 Guilford Ave. For more info, call Rudy Nehrling at 317-253-3709 or visit Good-Earth.com. See ad on page 8.

Go Bat-ty at Annual Festival

earn more about a mainly nocturnal mammal and other wildlife in a free, informative and family-friendly event this month. Live bat demonstrations and talks by leading bat biologists will highlight the fourth annual Indiana Bat Festival from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on September 18 at Indiana State University and Dobbs Park. Speakers will include John O. Whitaker, Jr., director of the Center for North American Bat Research and Conservation; Rob Mies with the Organization for Bat Conservation; and Tim Carter with Ball State University. State and federal agencies and other organizations will also be on hand to answer questions and provide information. Author Carole Gerber and illustrator Christina Wald of the new children’s book Little Red Bat will be special guests at this year’s Festival. In addition, representatives of the Hardy Lake Raptor Center will conduct two live raptor presentations. The Center’s mission is to conduct and encourage basic and applied research on North American bats, by collaborating with students and other scientists, and to make its findings available to the scientific community and the public through technical and popular publications, teaching, and outreach programs. Location: 200 N. Seventh St., Terre Haute. Barbecue dinner: $6. For more info, call 812-237-2383, visit IndState.edu/biology/centers/ bat.htm or email John.Whitaker@ IndState.edu.

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Natural Living Fair: A Healthy Success

he inaugural local Natural Living Fair, at the Harrison Center for the Arts in Indianapolis on August 6 and 7, brought together approximately 3000 health-conscious attendees and many expert providers and services from the greater Indianapolis community, around the state and beyond. Due to the response, plans are already evolving for another similar event. Vendors ranged from acupuncturists and chiropractors to wellness coaches and natural burial services. Special guests included Ryan Taylor Anderson playing his drums, Betty Finney with Oomph Laughter Therapy, Janet Gilray performing special sing-along songs for children, and the Pacers’ Fan Van. Sponsors included Stillpoint Family Chiropractic, Good Works Wellness, NUVO, and the Harrison Center. “The public was able to meet and learn more about the exhibitors, many of which work hard to bring timely information about their products or services Natural Awakenings readers for healthy living,” said publisher to N Nancy Caniff. “The next fair is sure to be an even better all-natural Nan experience.” exp Also, news will be forthcoming shortly for speakers, dates, and other details for signing up for the Natural Awakenings an newsletter or digital ezine online. ne To obtain coupons and offers from exhibiting vendors, visit NaturalLivingFair.com. For more info, contact Nancy Caniff 317-862-6332 or email publisher@nacrossroads.com. at 317-

ALS Walk Event Helps Sufferers and Families

ain exercise and support others battling a crippling disease by participating in the 2010 Central Indiana Walk to Defeat ALS ™ at 11:30 a.m. on October 2 at White River State Park in Indianapolis. Registered participants for the two-mile walk offer many compelling, inspiring stories including that of mother-and-daughter Joyce Kleinman and Jenni Berebitsky. Jenni, a 34-year-old naturopathic doctor, was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) shortly after her son was born. While she is following the advice of a multi-disciplinary team of doctors and other professionals at the ALS Association-certified Center of Excellence at Wishard Hospital, she is utilizing alternatives learned from her own practice. As a mother filled with the outrage at the possibility that she might outlive her daughter, Joyce, an Xocai distributor, took matters into her own hands. Last year, she registered as a team captain, recruited friends and family, and won the Top Corporate Fundraising Team in Indiana Award, and she hopes to repeat at this year’s edition. ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. When motor neurons die, the ability of the brain to initiate and Jenni & Son control muscle movement is lost, and progressive degeneration eventually leads to death. The way ALS affects its victims varies, but those diagnosed with the disease generally lose the capacity to move, to speak, to swallow and ultimately, to breathe. Almost always, ALS leaves awareness intact—so the patient knows what is happening to his or her body. Its causes remain unknown, it has no cure, no effective treatment. It does not discriminate in terms of race or gender, and most often occurs between the ages of 40 and 60, but there also are younger and older victims. In 10 percent of cases there is some sort of hereditary relationship. The money raised at the Walk to Defeat ALS ™ is used to support research for a cure, and also allows the Indiana Chapter to empower those afflicted and families to live fuller lives by providing compassionate care and support, including equipment, monthly support groups, caregiver retreats, information and referrals, nutritional assistance, and a bereavement program, plus financial and staffing support for the ALS operations at Wishard Hospital. Other Indiana walks will take place September 26 in Ft. Wayne, and October 16 in Evansville. Event check-in: 9:30 a.m. Registration: free. For more info or to donate to the ALS Association, call 317-915-8888 or visit ALSIndiana.org. To find an ALS Walk near you, to register, join or donate to a team, visit WalkToDefeatALS.org. 6

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Stone Soup Listening Tour to Connect the Green Dots

eginning September 7, Linda Sechrist, Naples Natural Awakenings Managing Editor, writer, and co-founder of Upstate Green Central Station, and Sharon J. Kleitsch, founder of The Connection Partners, will meet hundreds of “Cultural Creatives” and innovative individuals involved in many of the two million organizations already working to create sustainable communities intended to ensure a future for all. Adding sustenance to make a healthy and savory “stone soup,” the duo will collect stories from each community as they travel to 11 cities in their Stone Soup Listening Tour and contribute them to the next “pot.” A much anticipated result: the truly savory and soulfully good soup story that sustains all. “At present, we believe that sustainable stories are disconnected and ineffectively transform, modify or enhance the momentum of the grassroots movement already taking place,” say Sechrist and Kleitsch. Through their networks the women are connecting with regional non-profit, business, government and media leaders to support what they and others are doing in the tour cities. “This creates a satisfying Stone Soup of true sustenance,” says Sechrist. “Many are already hosting conversations to address current issues. We’re just connecting the green dots, stirring the Stone Soup pot and will watch what happens,” adds Kleitsch. The tour, in collaboration with 11 of the Natural Awakenings publishers, begins in San Diego on September 7th and ends in Greenville/Spartanburg on September 24. Stories, photos and video interviews will be posted on blog.naturalawakeningsmag.com, UpstateGreenCentralStation.com, YouGottaGoGreen. com, CircleConnections.com, You Tube, and Creative Loafing http://tampa.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/green as well as Facebook. Contact Linda Sechrist, stonesoup@ naturalawakeningsmag.com or Sharon Joy Kleitsch, kleitsch@verizon.net.

globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that beneﬁts all. The International Day of Peace is September 21.

One America

Classical Forms Meet Latin Rhythms in Concert Halls Latin rhythms and melodies have been spicing up popular music for years. Now, the infectious influences from every corner of Central and South America are turning up in concert halls, performed by symphony orchestras across the United States. This season’s arrival of Venezuela’s superstar conductor Gustavo Dudamel as music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic has ignited a love affair with tonalities from south of the U.S. border. “Arts organizations that recognize and incorporate Hispanic culture are both at the cutting edge and ensuring their own future,” remarks Carol Reynolds, music history professor at Southern Methodist University, in Dallas. “The incorporation of Latin-based music into the classical world is long overdue.” Source: The Christian Science Monitor

Creative Computing

Programmed Software Composes Original Music From Darkness, Light is the debut album of Emily Howell, a computer program with the ability to synthesize musical pieces resembling the works of history’s most renowned classical composers. Emily’s programmer, David Cope, professor emeritus at the University of California, Santa Cruz, believes that such artistically able machines signal an opportunity for collaboration with human artists, not a digital replacement for them. “Computers are there [for us] to extend ourselves through them,” he says. Human musicians perform most of Emily’s compositions. Source: The Christian Science Monitor

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Daydreams Have Everyday Beneﬁts Scientific interest in daydreaming was kicked off a decade ago, when Marcus Raichle, a neurologist and professor with Washington University in St. Louis, discovered that several parts of the brain become unusually active metabolically when the brain is thought to be idling. His findings further showed that daydreaming is the mind’s default mode... and that’s not a bad thing. Today, researchers know that daydream content pretty much maps onto people’s everyday goals, aspirations and apprehensions, rather than being exotic meanderings. For the average person, daydreaming typically represents a kind of mental rehearsal, maintaining the brain in a state of readiness to respond. As pioneering psychologist Jerome Singer pointed out, “You can engage in trial action without any consequences. Such fantasies may fulfill a psychological need.” In Psychology Today, author Josie Glausiusz reports that daydreaming now seems to be considered an essential human activity. Daydreams help us generate our sense of self, hone social skills and serve as a font of creativity for those who pay attention to them, all of which make us feel vibrant, aware and engaged with life.

The Creativity Foundation Taps Top Talents Two 21st century awards, sponsored by The Creativity Foundation, annually recognize current and potential contributors to innovative thinking and applied creativity. The Creativity Laureate Prize honors the most gifted thinkers and catalysts in all areas of human endeavor—the arts, sciences, humanities, technology and public service. The Legacy Prize salutes students who show great promise and dedication in their chosen field of public service. For details see Creativity-Found.org.

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Artist-in-Residence Programs Available Nationwide Hundreds of artist-in-residence programs at sites across the country also include those at 29 national parks. The National Park Service offers opportunities for qualifying two-dimensional visual artists, photographers, sculptors, performers, writers, composers and craft artists to live and work in the parks from several weeks to several months of the year. Learn more at nps.gov/archive/volunteer/air.htm as well as MesArt.com/art/Resources:Artist-inResidency_Programs.

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ecobriefs Legislative Imperative

Citizens Spark Action on Climate Change

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Airlines Fall Short of Facilitating Eco-Friendly Skies According to the National Resources Defense Council, nearly 75 percent of in-flight generated waste is recyclable, but only 20 percent actually gets recycled. Green America’s consumer watchdog website, ResponsibleShopper.org, reports that airlines could recycle nearly 500 million more pounds of waste each year, half of it in-flight waste. Some airlines say they’re making progress, yet none collects and processes all the major recyclables of aluminum cans, glass, plastic and paper, or has a comprehensive program to minimize packaging and compost food waste, according to Green America’s recent review. “For concerned consumers looking to spend their travel dollars wisely, airline waste may be the ultimate example of, ‘What goes up must come down,’” comments lead researcher Victoria Kreha. Green America’s airline rankings for recycling, from best to worst, are: Delta, Virgin, Southwest, Continental, Jet Blue, American, British Airways, Air Tran, United and US Airways. Beyond the environmental benefits, recycling airline waste would create jobs nationwide; according to Colorado Recycles, recycling creates six times as many jobs as does landfilling. Take action at GreenAmericaToday. org/go/AirlineRecyclingReport; email executives at listed airlines and report how flight attendants answer when asked about company recycling policies.

On October 10, citizens in communities around the world will launch global work parties aimed both to reverse climate change caused by dangerous levels of carbon dioxide emissions and send a clear message to governments that it’s past time for elected officials to get busy. Citizens will put up solar panels, insulate homes, organize bicycle rides, plant trees and advance other ideas for the types of local and global solutions needed to address the current climate crisis. “Our message is: If we can get to work, so can our lawmakers,” says Bill McKibben, environmental author and founder of 350.org, the group that is rallying the 10/10/10 work party events via the Web. Last year, 350.org orchestrated an international day of action that saw 5,200 events in 180 countries support the goal of reducing CO2 levels from 390 parts per million (now 392 ppm) back to a tipping point of 350 ppm. Leading scientists, beginning with pioneering researcher Dr. James Hansen of NASA, maintain that if we can get back to 350 ppm, we have a shot at climate safety. Get on board at 350.org.

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Citizens Move to Ban Toxic Oil Dispersants as Options In response to British Petroleum’s use of toxic chemicals to disperse the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, American citizens are asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to immediately delist products of concern from the National Contingency Plan Product Schedule. This would include removing such dispersants as an approved method of dealing with an oil spill. Products of concern are defined as those that contain any substances known to be a human health hazard or that have not been proven to be nontoxic to wildlife species relevant to the area where they will be used. Sign the petition at ipetitions.com/petition/delist. NACrossroads.com

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Ingredients: 1 banana pepper, diced 4 bell peppers (any color) 1 can black beans, drained & rinsed 8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded (or shredded soy cheese) 5 t chili powder 2 cups cooked brown rice 1 cup fire roasted corn, frozen or fresh 14.5 oz can fire roasted tomatoes with chiles 2 T fresh cilantro leaves, chopped 6 t ground cumin 2 scallions (green onions), chopped the juice of 1 lime 1 zucchini, unpeeled & shredded Directions: Preheat oven to 375. Cut the bell peppers in half length wise, removing all seeds. Place drained beans in a bowl and mix with 1 tsp of cumin and 1 tsp of chili powder. Mix in remaining ingredients reserving half of the cheese. Prepare a 9×12 baking dish with cooking spray. Spoon the mixture into the pepper halves. Place the remaining mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create a base layer. Place the peppers on top of the rice mixture, and top the peppers with the remaining cheese. Cover dish with foil and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the peppers are tender. Yield: 6-8 servings

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THE HUMAN HEART RENEWS ITSELF Researchers at Karolinska Institute, a leading medical university in Sweden, have demonstrated that contrary to conventional theory, heart cells are able to regenerate themselves. Examining the heart tissue of 50 people over the course of four years, the researchers found that new heart cells appeared to replace older ones at a rate of approximately 1 percent per year in people in their 20s, falling to 0.5 percent per year by age 75. Scientists now hope to find ways to stimulate this natural regeneration of heart cells as a way to avoid heart transplants and help people recover from heart attacks.

WHEN MORE ISN’T BETTER

In recent years, multiple studies have touted the benefits of following a diet rich in antioxidant vitamins such as C and E. Now, new findings show that while antioxidant-rich foods are fine when eaten in large quantities, taking too many antioxidants in supplement form can put our health at risk. Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute report that many people take way too many vitamins, believing that if a little is good, a lot must be better—but that is not the case. “If you are taking 10 or 100 times the amount in a daily multivitamin, you may be predisposing your cells to developing cancer,” warns institute Director Dr. Eduardo Marbán, who led the study.

Flaxseed a Natural Alternative to Cholesterol Drugs

new study from Iowa State University’s Nutrition and Wellness Research Center may give men a way to combat high cholesterol without drugs—if they don’t mind sprinkling some flaxseed into ttheir daily diet. In the study, researchers examined tthe effects of eating flaxseed lignans ((natural plant chemicals found in flaxsseed) on 90 people diagnosed with high ccholesterol. The results showed that conssuming at least 150 milligrams per day ((about three tablespoons) decreased cholesterol in men by just under 10 percent over the three months of the study. They did not see similar results in women. o Suzanne Hendrich, a professor of food science and human nutrition at the university who led the study, notes that the flaxseed tablets used in the research u aare not available in the United States, but sprinkling ground flaxseed on cereal and other foods can provide ample cholesterol-lowering flaxseed lignans. Ground flaxseed will oxidize over time, she says, possibly affecting its flavor as well as omega-3 content, so keep it fresh.

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GRAPES AS MEDICINE A diet rich in natural grapes—red, green and black— could slow a downhill progression from high blood pressure and insulin resistance to heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Scientists at the University of Michigan Health System believe that grapes’ naturally occurring antioxidants, known as phytochemicals, help reduce risk factors related to cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome, often a Type 2 diabetes precursor.

Clapping Hands Sharpens the Brain

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eniors who regularly put on their dancing shoes benefit from more than just having a good time. According to University of MissouriColumbia researchers, participation by older adults in dance-based therapy can improve both their balance and walking speed, key factors in reducing the risk of falls and injury. The researchers used a program called the Lebed Method, based on a combination of low-impact dance steps, choreographed to music. In the latest of a series of studies, volunteers at an independent-living community participated in 18 dance sessions over a two-month period. The seniors had so much fun that they continued dancing after the study concluded.

new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev reveals that handclapping songs boost the development of motor and cognitive skills in children ages 6 through 10. “We found that children in the first, second and third grades who sing these [kinds of] songs demonstrate skills absent in children who don’t take part in similar activities,” explains Dr. Idit Sulkin, of the university’s music science lab. “We also found that children who spontaneously perform hand-clapping songs in the yard during recess have neater handwriting, write better and make fewer spelling errors.” Sulkin engaged several elementary school classrooms in a program of either music appreciation or hand-clapping songs for 10 weeks. With the hand-clapping group, she found that “Within a very short period of time, the children who until then hadn’t taken part in such activities caught up in their cognitive abilities to those who did.” The children’s teachers believe that those who participate in such hand-clapping songs also exhibit better social integration.

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Creating Hope for Cancer Patients By Kristin DeMint

f you’re wont for a means to get involved in serving others, if you long to lend a healing touch but don’t know how or where to begin, or if you find yourself or a loved one staring headlong at cancer, consider looking into Creating Hope, based in Indianapolis. Founded in 2000 by Jeanette Gianfagna Shamblen, a 36-year-old wife, mother, and breast cancer patient, Creating Hope offers a respite of hope to cancer patients and more throughout the country. Although Jeanette passed away in 2003, her healing work continues through the nonprofit she formed while battling the Great Demon. Painting with watercolors became a great source of tranquility, of peace, for Jeanette during her battle. With no prior experience (this MBA-holding woman worked as an Information Technology Manager for a global financial company), Jeanette began painting as a means of catharsis. As the website explains, she founded Creating Hope to “help people cope with cancer through self-expression and creativity, inspiring them to find their way through each day toward survival.” Today, Creating Hope offers numerous ways to support others during difficult times as well as to connect with that support if you are in need. The 501(C)3 offers free onsite bookmark painting for cancer patients, family and staff at Indiana University Simon Cancer Center each Thursday, with typical hours from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. In addition, the Creating Hope folks lead painting workshops at various community and retreat centers for those whose lives have been affected by cancer—survivors, caregivers, family members and professionals. They bring Creating Hope to cancer in-patients at the IU Simon Cancer Center on a referral basis. As an outreach, the organization trains various organizations (such as one Hospice branch in Indiana as well as Wishard’s EMBRACE program) to share these skills with those battling the stress and anxiety of cancer. There are many other ways to get involved that require no time at all—only the thoughtfulness and willingness to share hope with another human being. The website offers links to connect you with volunteer opportunities, as well as Gifts of Hope for every budget—gifts you may purchase for those you don’t know or for those you do (for example, consider purchasing a HOPE Kit as a tax-deductible donation). (Note: These gifts are appropriate for anyone, no matter the situation— they are not specific to cancer. If you are a cancer patient, however, you may request a HOPE Kit at no charge, provided you can verify your status as a patient.) The site also offers a Share Your Story page where people can share with each other their experiences of hope and healing. On Friday, October 1, Creating Hope and two other Geist-area cancer Overcome:e:: AADH Overcom ADHD, DH DHD HD D, all aallergies, aller ller lergies, giies, as asthma, thma, hma, bback aack ckk ppain, ain, ain in, bbed edd wet wetting, ting, ing, ea ear inf iinfections, nffecti ctions, ns, head hheadaches, adac ad dac achhes, he charities are hosting a wine-tasting ed nerves, PMS, PM stress andd more more. mo pinched fundraiser at the Indianapolis Yacht est Neuro-Emot Neuro-Emotional Technique to helpp you identify “stuck” emotionall pattern patterns patte We use the latest Club. For ticket information, visit www. that are responsible for aches, pains and self-defeating habits. Call today to learn more. vinesforlife.com.

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When we say someone or something is creative, do we mean imaginative, innovative, inventive, artistic or fantastic? Creativity is about being inquisitive and open to new ideas as well as new ways of putting those ideas together. Individual artists, who are naturally inventive, are central to sustaining the creative spirit for society as a whole.

Living Art creativity inspires community by Kirsten Broadfoot

However, a larger creativity comes alive through collective art making, where the creative impulse requires interaction between the artists and audience. Such animating experiences, which often take flight from the creation of familiar objects, bring people together in body, mind and spirit, and work to keep us connected.

Yielding to the Moment of Creation “Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life.” ~ Pablo Picasso Communal creativity exists along a continuum between spontaneity and structure, and gives birth to myriad forms that are sometimes stunning in their simplicity. The most poignant Experience Health and Wellness Again

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“Art has been the means of keeping alive the senses of purpose…” ~ John Dewey Artful togetherness is woven into the very fabric of community life through what often appears to be everyday utilitarian activities, such as group gardening, sewing, building, painting and cooking. In sharing time and space, we gain a sense of nurturing and realize ways to hold onto the distinction of a place. In the best scenarios, we honor cherished traditions and remain open to learning and reinvention by accepting and incorporating new ideas from unlikely places.

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play their arts and crafts or just sit, talk, brainstorm and share the good energy. This laid back, yet intimate, contribution to community life ranges from plays and exhibitions to communal paintings (ArtLabFortCollins.org). Tom Borrup, a creative community builder in Minneapolis, sees such everyday cultural expressions as crucial reservoirs of community spirit (CommunityAndCulture.com). He notes that festivals, recurring gatherings in parks, gardens or community centers and artistic activities of all stripes that generate and sustain group traditions build community and contribute to everyone’s quality of life.

of these remind us of just how very human we are. Take, for example, the fourth plinth (think pedestal) raised in 2009 in London’s Trafalgar Square by Antony Gormley. This piece of public performance art, entitled One and Other, encouraged anyone interested to ascend and stay atop the empty plinth for an hour to get a different view of the world. For 100 days, contributing individuals could do whatever they liked for the assigned hour, but the most astounding revelation for all was the ways in which life came to life before their eyes (OneAnd Other.co.uk). Consider the inspired vision that prompted residents of Fort Collins, Colorado, to devise a traveling pop-up art gallery that transforms empty downtown storefronts into vibrant art spaces until tenants are found. Since 2009, The Art Lab has filled Old Town with art, innovation, music and smiling faces. Anyone can come and create in the space, dis-

… Putting our hands to work Visitors are likely to be surprised by the hive of activity they encounter in local sewing and knitting supply shops lately. Take the Yarn Shop and Fiber Place, in Bozeman, Montana, for exam-

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ple (BozemanYarnShop.com). The owners host monthly knit-alongs, spinning and weaving circles and knit-for-a-cause events. In New Jersey, a community of volunteers with the Blankie Depot has crafted some 147,000 blankets and other comforting goods for needful youngsters since 1999 (BlankieDepo.org). The Sewful Austin group in Texas, on the other hand, just gets people together to have fun and share ideas for sewing projects (Meetup.com/Sewful-Austin). Coffee shops, too, can get in on the act. Dogleg Coffeehouse, in Bandera, Texas, (DoglegCoffeehouse.com) is the site of a free monthly art class led by local artists. They’ve sparked a growing community of folks creating new life for repurposed and re-found items. Spontaneous expression is commonly found in open studios or houses, as groups of artists and others meet to paint, draw, sculpt or mold. Community art collectives like Rock Paper Scissors, in Oakland, California, are hot spots for activities ranging from art walks and talks to writer readings. A volunteerrun organization, RPS fosters all forms of community arts, crafts and performances through collaborative sharing of ideas, skills and resources aimed to strengthen a sense of community (rpsCollective.org). Other artists, like Susan Wood, of SusieQ Art based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, move outside the studio to facilitate the co-creation of art in public spaces (SusieQArt.com). Her favorite sites include parks, science museums and natural health expos. Anyone within earshot can get a nocost creative charge by simply picking up a paintbrush to “add a dab.” To date, the largest ad hoc painting party was 115 people strong, all venturing beyond self-imposed boundaries. … Unleashing indwelling voices Beyond the creative command of our hands, it also feels good to unleash our bodies and expand the scope of our voices. The modern-day resurrection of drum circles, for instance, is giving new life to dance socials. Based upon one of humanity’s most ancient forms of gathering and sharing within and across communities, loosely structured drumming events around the world

Fans view the drum as an especially powerful instrument relating to the human body, as it mimicks the beat of the human heart. Waleska Sallaberry relates that their Natural Awakenings’ Drumming Circle in Puerto Rico tops 600 participants a month. (Find existing drum circles by state or find out how to start one at DrumCircles.net/circlelist. html.) Another ancient and global form of community building resides in the power of words—whether sung or spoken. We have come to understand that stories sustain our values, myths and belief systems. The National Storytelling Network helps locate master storytellers in the community (StoryNet.org). We can also create a storytelling event of our own. Ask any informal gathering of new and old friends to each create their own six-word memoir in a round robin event and be amazed at what memories are instantly created. Enjoy checking out and sharing such six-word autobiographies at Smith Magazine (SmithMag.net). Finally, there are celebratory events at which all kinds of vibrant creative forms come together in one place. In Naples, Florida, Live Art meets in various places around town for onthe-spot performance music, painting, fire-spinning, poetry, dance and body painting. It’s a constantly evolving work in progress, sometimes scheduled and sometimes spontaneous, but always full of people having fun together. In New York, the Horse Trade Theater Group is well known for its independent talent and events, featuring open mic, improv, dance and other “drafts in development,” as they nourish the organic advancement of community

(HorseTrade.info). The Windmill Market, in Fairhope, Alabama, offers yet another twist—bringing food, textiles, film, antiques and plants together. Part farmers’ market, part craft fair and part community garden, it’s all about nurturing the fiber of community (Windmill Market.org). Of course, the ultimate in structure and spontaneity may be the extraordinary Burning Man Project, an annual art event and temporary community based on self-expression and selfreliance in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada. This year’s theme is “Metropolis: The Life of Cities.” (For details of the August 30-September 6, event, visit BurningMan.com.)

Expanding and Amplifying Interconnections “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” ~ Albert Einstein While the Burning Man Project is significant for its magnitude and sheer eclecticism, it is temporary, its existence imprinted mainly in the memories of participants. But most creative communities exist like Russian dolls, nested inside other communities and networks of creative activity. These orchestrated inter-community initiatives can transform a neighborhood’s or city’s wellbeing on multiple levels. Vehicles vary widely, but here are a few examples to get the creative juices flowing. One Book, One City local reading programs, like the ones in Chicago, Denver, Malibu, San Diego, Philadelphia and Seattle, engage a whole community in choosing a book to read over a period of time. Readers then come together to participate in a variety of related events. The idea was the 1998 brainchild of Nancy Pearl at the Washington Center for the Book at The Seattle Public Library. Many communities choose to feature a local author, and this decision is often socially transformative. At the other end of the spectrum, Flash Mobs entail large groups of volunteers who appear to spontaneously perform a clever act of theater in a public space for a brief period of time. Initially designed as a combined social experiment and form of performance art, the

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Igniting the Fire Within Recreational Drumming by Lisa Dehnke

n sharing our “self” with others through creative expression, we release the spirit within. Drumming touches the core of our being; it leads us back to our authentic self. It brings connection and peace to the soul and encourages community. Drumming ignites passion by allowing the freedom to express emotions on to the drum. There is no right or wrong way to drum, no judgment is passed. Words are unnecessary since it’s all about the groove. Drumming celebrates the uniqueness of each individual, revealed through expressions of joy and concentration on the faces of each participant, and facilitates a multitude of rhythms into one chorus, which brings a sense of community and togetherness to a group of individuals. The simple art of drumming returns us to center, allowing an opportunity to disconnect the mind and be in the moment. As a result, one is able to reconnect with the heart, which is where sound wisdom and intuition are hidden. Over ver time our thoughts can be retrained to be more heart-conscious, ultimately leading to a comfortable realness of being. Drummingg is a tool for personal al empowerment for all ages and genders. One way to begin gin drumming is to visit a drum circle. Djembes, tubanos, ashikos, tan tans, b b hk djuns djuns, congas and surdo drums are among the many drums offered at a drum circle. Percussion instruments such as tambourines, wood blocks, claves, shakers and cowbells add to the groove. Drum circles can take on many styles; community drum circles are centered on fun, while support group drum circles are centered on emotional release and healing, and corporate drum circles are focused on teambuilding and cooperation. Make sure the circle you choose has drums available for use, especially if you do not own a drum. Recreational drumming is fun for mom’s groups, play groups, teens and seniors. It doesn’t matter why or how you drum—it’s all about the groove and how the rhythm touches you.

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first flash mob occurred at Macy’s in New York City in 2003, organized by Bill Wasik, of Harper’s Magazine. Flash mobs have since appeared all over the country; some more structured than others, but always evoking the feeling that they are happening on the spur of the moment. Whether dramatic or musically inclined, they’re always designed to make us become truly present in our environment; their brilliance is the connection they spark between the actions of the mob and the place we inhabit as an audience. (See YouTube.com, search Frozen Grand Central Station.) Public participation is the name of the global game with International Pillowfight Day, as communities come together with pillows to play. Part of the Urban Playground Movement, the idea is to reclaim public space for play, away from advertising and consumerism (PillowFightDay.com). Taking a cue from “A Day in the Life” photography projects, World Pinhole Photography Day (PinHoleDay.org) recruits everyday people to create a pinhole camera and take a picture of something in their local community. It happens on the same day, usually the last Sunday in April. Everyone then loads their images onto the collective website to beget a global gallery of images. Finally, the Global Mala Project demonstrates what can be accomplished with a worldwide, inter-community, consciousness-raising event (GlobalMala.org). Here, yoga studios from many nations gather local individuals to form a “mala around the Earth,” as they perform ritual practices based on the sacred cycle of 108, to raise funds and awareness for pressing global issues. This year, the mala will be held September 18-19. Tune in for an “Om” heard ‘round the world. Kirsten Broadfoot has lived and worked in New Zealand, Australia, A the UK, Japan and the United States, granting her a profound appreciation of community life. She has created and coordinates two online communities, the Good Work Circle and COMMUNEcation, and has written numerous conference papers, academic articles and essays. Connect at Kirsti@sterena.com. To ﬁnd a drum circle near you visit websites like DrumCircles.net/circlelist.html. See below for local drum circles open for participation. Bongo Boy Recreational Music and Wellness Center has a Free Community Drum Circle on Thursday evenings from 7:15-8:30pm. All drums and percussion are provided. They also have a Kids Rhythm Club and other creative drumming events. For more information, call 317-595-9065 or visit the website BongoBoyMusic.com. Ryan Taylor Anderson Every 2nd Friday of the month is host to a Rhythm Workshop at Mother Nature’s Sun in Broad Ripple. Cost is $15.00 per person. Evolutions Drum Workshop at Evolutions Yoga in Greenwood. Every 3rd Friday of the month, $15.00 per person. For more information contact Ryan Anderson at 317-2589956 or 317-578-1357, email ryanta1972@yahoo.com. RyanTaylorAnderson.webs.com.

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eing a locavore is fabulous if you live somewhere like California,” says Audra Wolfe, a co-founder of Canvolution and an expert food preservationist. “But if you live in the Northeast, unless you learn food preservation, you could be eating local turnips and kale all winter,” she notes with a chuckle. The mounting desire to eat locally grown food, know what’s in our food and reduce our carbon footprint, as well as shrinking household budgets, are contributing to what The New York Times recently cited as a renaissance in home food preservation. “In a time of high food prices, job losses and food safety scares, home canning is booming,” agrees June Taylor, a Berkeley, California, food preservationist. According to Jarden Home Brands, makers of Kerr and Ball brands of glass canning jars, sales of canning equipment were up 30 percent in 2009. The simplest methods for “putting by” food are freezing, refrigerator canning or multi-step water bath canning. Pressure canning, dehydrating and fermenting require special equipment (pressure cookers, dehydrators and large crocks), as well as more advanced knowledge. For most of us, a large pot and some pint-size glass canning jars with lids and metal sealing rings comprise the basic equipment we need to get started.

Freezing Freezing can be as easy as rinsing berries in very cold water, patting them dry, and then placing them on a baking sheet in the freezer until frozen solid. Such quick-frozen berries can then be placed in freezer storage containers and will keep for up to six months. Some foods, like vegetables, need to be blanched first—plunged into boiling water for a minute or two, then shocked in an ice water bath—then allowed to cool before being placed in freezer storage containers. Cooked sauces, salsas and chutneys can simply cool before being frozen and will also taste best when eaten within six months.

“The jars are like characters, with story lines that I remember.” ~ Eugenia Bone, author of Well-Preserved: Recipes and Techniques for Putting Up Small Batches of Seasonal Foods

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Because most vegetables have low acid content, which can invite bacteria growth, canning them also involves pickling— adding a vinegary brine to increase the acid level. Refrigerator-pickled cucumbers, Swiss chard stems, green tomatoes, beets and green beans will keep for up to six months if kept covered in pickling brine in the refrigerator.

Hot Water Bath Canning Traditional hot water bath canning creates a vacuum within the jar that works to preserve foods. Basically, the food is packed into clean, hot jars that are filled almost up to the top (the amount of headspace between the food and the lid is indicated in the recipe). Then, the filled and sealed jars are processed in a hot water bath for a specified amount of time. When they’re removed from the bath, the lids will pop into place as they cool to complete each jar’s vacuum seal. Food canned this way can be stored on kitchen shelves for up to one year, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines. Today, with more cooks, gardeners and food lovers collectively committed to the revival of the lost art of putting by food, the movement is picking up steam. Canvolution aficionados say that almost half of U.S. canners are now younger than 40. Judith Fertig is a freelance food writer in Overland Park, KS; for more information visit AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle. blogspot.com.

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“There are a wide array of blog sites that share wonderful recipes and tips on canning. A website that I enjoy is TigersandStrawberries.com by Barbara Fisher. She uses simple ingredients that inspire me to create a recipe that goes beyond the traditional tastes often used in canning recipes.” Sarah Stout, Nutritionist and Raw Foods Chef, Reinventing Wellness 8725 Gordonshire Drive, Indpls 317-408-0110 ReinventingWellness.com

Honeyed Applesauce

Dark with spices, this applesauce is a frozen asset. Makes about 2 pint jars 8 cups (about 3 lbs) apples such as Lodi, Macintosh or Lady, cored, peeled and quartered 1 cup clover or other mild honey 2 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp natural salt or to taste 1 tsp fresh lemon juice 1. In a large saucepan, combine the apples with ½ cup of the honey; cover and bring to a simmer. Cook until the apples are tender, about 20 minutes. 2. For chunky applesauce, just mash the apples in the saucepan. For a smoother sauce, press the apples through a conical sieve or a food mill placed over a bowl. Add enough of the remaining honey to sweeten to taste. Stir in the spices, salt and lemon juice. Enjoy just-made or freeze in pint jars for up to six months.

Refrigerator Baby Dill Pickles

Crisp and crunchy, these pickles depend on very fresh cucumbers. Makes 2 pint jars 1 cup water 1 cup distilled white vinegar 1 cup sugar 1½ tsp natural salt 1 lb pickling or baby cucumbers; trim ends and quarter lengthwise 8 cloves garlic, peeled 2 tsp black peppercorns 2 fresh dill seed heads with some of the stalk 1. Combine the water, vinegar, sugar and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir until the sugar and salt dissolve. Let cool to room temperature. 2. Pack the cucumber spears in the jars. Divide the garlic and peppercorns between the jars. Stuff a large dill seed head into the center of each jar. Pour the cooled liquid over the mixture, making sure everything is completely covered with liquid. Seal the jars and refrigerate for 24 hours before using. Keep refrigerated; flavors will continue to develop over time.

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4 lbs fresh tomatoes ½ cup olive oil 2 tsp dried basil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp natural salt 1 tsp pepper 1. Bring a large pot of water to boiling. Add the whole tomatoes and blanch for one minute or until their skins begin to peel back. Refresh the tomatoes in cold water, peel, seed and coarsely chop. Drain the large pot and refill with hot water. Bring to a boil again. 2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté the garlic for 3 minutes or until softened. Add chopped tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Add all remaining ingredients and simmer for 10 minutes or until thickened. 3. Pack the hot marinara, while still hot, in sterilized pint jars, leaving ¼-inch of headspace. Attach the lids and ring seals and tighten. Place the filled and sealed jars in the large pot of boiling water and let process for 35 minutes. 4. Carefully remove the hot jars and place them 1 inch apart on a kitchen towel. As they cool, the lids will pop to secure the vacuum seal. When cool, store in a cool, dry place for up to one year.

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TITANS OF YOGA LESSONS DISTILLED FROM A LIFETIME OF DISCIPLINED PRACTICE

by Johannes R. Fisslinger

T Yoga is the perfect opportunity to be curious about who you are. ~ Jason Crandell

he essence of yoga, no matter its style, is a journey of selfdiscovery and transformation. It becomes a way of life that embraces a system of physical science, while honoring the quest for mental and emotional stability and balance. Millions of U.S. practitioners of all ages enjoy the benefits of increased flexibility and muscle strength, better posture and alignment, and decreased stress. As their practice deepens, they also experience yoga’s larger gift: a body/mind attunement that nurtures mental clarity, emotional composure and a greater sense of overall wellbeing. The titans interviewed incorporate various techniques and approaches. Yet, they all agree upon the following handful of principles, designed to inspire, facilitate and heighten anyone’s yoga practice.

Be Present in the Moment Yoga… is about the power of now, being present in the moment. Anytime, [you can] take a few deep breaths and find a peaceful space within. ~ Beth Shaw, founder of YogaFit Enjoy the moment; don’t be inhibited by the past or future. You are in a timeless space, connected to the infinite. ~ Sharon Gannon, co-creator of Jiva Mukti Yoga Try this healing exercise: Sit up, put your hands in your lap, close your eyes and watch your breath. Take 30 seconds to enjoy this moment, right now, being present… and connecting with your inner smile. ~ Lilias Folan, called the “First Lady of Yoga” since her 1972 PBS series, Lilias! Yoga and You 20

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Focus on the Breath If you bring your attention to your breathing, you become present; develop this muscle of being present by focusing on the breath. ~ Bryan Kest, creator of Power Yoga Try this transformative exercise: If your mind becomes restless, relax your jaw and breathing, then become aware of the quality of your breath, using a soft inhale and exhale. Feel your belly move as breath enters and exits through the nostrils, like a guest. Choose to observe your breath and it will redirect the mind. ~ Lisa Walford, developer of YogaWorks teacher training program

Experience Health and Oneness with the Body Regular practice is key. Inevitably, if you do the postures enough, there’s magic to them. Even if you [begin with] no intention, yoga leads you to a state of union. Practicing yoga helps you remember that you’re already perfect, already free. ~ Sara Ivanhoe, creator of bestselling yoga DVDs If you don’t feel good in your body—if you can’t move forward with ease and not dis-ease—how can you feel good about anything? Yoga… makes us feel good about the bodies we are in. ~ Beth Shaw Yoga strengthens our life force and makes us stronger from deep inside; it builds life energy, prana, chi. ~ Vinnie Marino, Vinyasa flow teacher who employs music styles ranging from trance to rock

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Strengthen the Mind through Meditation The real power of yoga is in meditation, the qualities of the mind behind the action. Bring these meditative qualities into the physical practice, and it becomes meditation in motion. ~ Bryan Kest

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Introductory Talks on Yoga – 12-12:30pm. Every Sat. Free. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-9642. RSVP. Vinyasa – 12:30pm. First Sat each month. Also offering one’s first heated yoga class for free even if you have attended Invoke in the past and/or are a current student. Invoke Studio, 970 Fort Wayne Ave, Ste C, Indianapolis. 317-631-9642. InvokeStudio.com. Intro to Yoga – 3-4pm. Third Sat each month. Free. Contact Janie. Source Yoga, 8609 E 116th St, Fishers. 317-915-YOGA. SourceYoga.net.

Learn to concentrate on your mantra, your sacred words that you recite over and over again. My favorite is, “Let go… just let it go…” ~ David Life, cocreator of Jiva Mukti yoga Practice pranayama [regulation of the breath] and meditation to improve concentration and the power of your mind. The mind creates emotions and thoughts; when the mind is healthy, the body and mind connect. Then you really find your soul essence, your consciousness. ~ Rajashree Choudhury, teacher of Bikram yoga

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Experience Oneness with the Spirit For energy to be flowing, you have to be in tune and in balance not only with the nature around you, but [with] something that’s deeper inside you. This energy that’s in you, in me, in plants and animals, is the pure energy, the one life that connects us all. Who you are is an expression of consciousness, an expression of God. ~ Kim Eng, Qi Flow yoga teacher and partner of author Eckhart Tolle Yoga helps you [let go of] attachment to material things and empowers your soul. ~ Rajahshree Choudhury The essence of yoga is truth and love… willingness to embrace the God that is within, recognizing that we are all connected. ~ Seane Corn, internationally celebrated yoga teacher Johannes R. Fisslinger is the co-founder of National Yoga Month and founder of Yoga-Recess in Schools. Both initiatives are coordinated by the Yoga Health Foundation. For information about free local yoga classes and events in September and the new Titans of Yoga DVD, featuring 25 masters of yoga and meditation now available through yoga teachers and studios, visit YogaMonth. org.

Meditative Yoga – 8:45-10am. One Sun. a month. Keema Walden’s Karma Yoga for 2010. Check website for monthly class updates. Free. Peace Through Yoga, 6040 DeLong Rd, Indianapolis. PeaceThroughYoga.com. Meditative Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. One Sun. a month. Keema Walden’s Karma Yoga for 2010. Check website for monthly class updates. Free. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-253-5683. MotherNatureSun.com.

Friday, September 17

Yoga Flow with Angela Cast – 9:30am. All levels of experience. Focused on the practice of linking the breath to body movements in a smooth flow of poses. Free for new participants. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville. 317-870-7220. RSVP. WeCreateWellness.com.

Thursday, September 23

Kid’s Yoga Class – 5pm. Each class features fun yoga poses based on a children’s story such as “Where the Wild Things Are” and “Moody Cow Meditates.” The classes are unique to the students to discover an inner warrior with jedi yoga or use magic wands on a journey through Fairytale Land. Free for new participants. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville. 317-8707220. RSVP. WeCreateWellness.com.

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“I am blessed to have personal relationships with many of the Titans. Gary Kraftsow’s teachings throughout Yoga Therapist training were priceless. Yet, it’s what I’ve learned from my sister, mentor and friend, Seane Corn, about ﬁnding God even in the gritty and uncomfortable that serves me most powerfully and profoundly.” R. Nikki Myers, E-RYT500, Yoga Therapist, MBA CITYOGA School of Yoga and Health 2442 Central Avenue, Indpls 317-920-9642 nikki@cityoga.biz

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“I h have studied t di d Anusara Yoga with senior level teacher Todd Norian extensively. He embodies the principles of yoga and invites us all to step into the practice wherever we are with ‘beginner’s mind’, a sense of wonder for the beauty that lies within to discover and learn in each moment.” Janie Gunn, Anusara-inspired teacher and owner Source Yoga Center 8609 East 116th Street, Fishers 317-915-9642 SourceYoga.net

would mean either going to a very beginnerlevel class or an Iyengar class. For some students, that may feel too slow, but it’s providing the appropriate information that’s going to give them longevity in their practice.” Likewise, she recommends Iyengar if an individual is recovering from an injury. Without proper technique, students can compromise their knees, lower backs and necks, Corn counsels. She explains that while Iyengar is quite a methodical and precise style for teaching fundamentals, styles like Kripalu, characterized as “meditation in motion,” can be more forgiving. Once people begin to practice, physical and life changes may lead to the exploration of other styles. This is true for Corn, who has studied many traditions over the years. “When I was younger, I wouldn’t have considered an Iyengar or a Kripalu class,” she recalls. “It was only Ashtanga or Vinyasa. Now that I’m in my 40s—or even back in my 30s—I’ve wanted a deeper practice that has more space and more areas of stillness and connection, which seems to match my growth as a person.” For those who are grounded in yoga fundamentals and want a home practice, Corn recommends setting

Seane Corn, a yoga superstar featured on magazine covers and Oprah.com, has been practicing yoga for 23 years and teaching for well over a decade. She has also taken her yoga “off the mat,” inspiring activism and rraising funds for programs around the world tthat serve at-risk youth and AIDS/HIV treatment and prevention. Natural Awakenings m asked this renowned teacher to share her a advice on choosing a style of yoga and crea ating a home practice. a orn observes that personality may initially predispose a student to prefer one style of yoga over aanother. “For example, the style of yoga I teach is Vinyasa, a fluid form of yoga,” she says. “It tends to draw people who are more athletic and perhaps more goal-oriented or self-competitive—those who prefer a practice that feels more like a workout.” This style of so-called flow yoga can also be very emotionally therapeutic, she adds. Students who want to try more vigorous yoga styles like Vinyasa or Ashtanga should have a basic understanding of how to build yoga asanas (postures), integrate the breath and work with their body’s flexibility. “In my dream world, students would know that there are techniques they need to understand before they approach a more challenging or fluid practice,” says Corn. “That

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aside 30 minutes to an hour at least three days a week. “If you have a half-hour, I would recommend 10 minutes of sun salutes, 10 minutes of standing poses and 10 minutes of backbends, forward bends and a resting pose.” Turn off phones and other distractions, she advises, and focus. The more sacred, intentional and meaningful a home practice is, the more likely one is to regard it as more than an exercise routine. “I set up an altar with things that are important to me,” remarks Corn. “When I put my palms together, I’ll set an intention and ask Spirit that the practice be a reflection of my devotion, a dedication to something greater than myself.” At 43, Corn credits her yoga practice and diet (avoiding meat, fish, dairy, sugar, alcohol, caffeine and chemical additives) with maintaining her good health. “My bones are strong, my muscles and joints are quite supple, and my hormonal system is in really good shape,” she reports. “I don’t have PMS or other [premenopausal] symptoms and my skin looks good and clear. More importantly, I’m just very comfortable in my body and confident on my feet.” As with any physical undertaking, anyone with a pre-existing injury or medical condition should consult a doctor before beginning a yoga practice. Corn advises students to, “Find a teacher who can meet you where you are.” Once on the mat, she says, explore what feels right and allow your practice to evolve as you do.

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here is a longstanding connection between art and mental illness, treatment and recovery. As a way to incorporate art into the recovery model for its clients, Midtown Community Mental Health Center, a division of Wishard Health Services, offers an innovative art program as an effective treatment opportunity for its clients. The program involves individuals with physical and emotional problems in creative activities through which they can express emotions. The program promotes healing and enhances lives. To help clients achieve goals and succeed independently in the community, Midtown offers art classes taught by a trained artist. The skills and confidence learned through the Midtown art program better prepare clients for advancement into other Midtown programs that focus on the development of employment opportunities, education and independent living within the community. “By creating and talking about art, individuals increase self-awareness, management of mental health symptoms and better learn how to cope

with traumatic experiences and the stress of daily living; while enjoying the life-affirming strength found through the process of creating art,” explained Nichole Hall, an art therapist at Midtown. One example of Midtown’s art program is the Glad Writings Card Shop, which allows clients to get involved in the production, marketing and sales of hand-made greeting cards. Through participation in the program, clients have the opportunity to build self esteem, cognitive and decision making skills, assisting them in leading more independent lives. It is also an outlet for the clients to use their creative skills to express their emotions. “The card shop helps me learn practical ways to deal with my nervous tension through watercolor painting. The art is my therapy”, says Steve, card

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shop group member and Midtown client. The card shop is completely client motivated. The participants make the paper for the cards and design and package them. The card shop has been growing for nearly 10 years and continues to spread joy through its creative and unique greeting cards. “The beauty of the Glad Writings program is that it meets every client where they are; the goals of each client are different, therefore the expectations for each client are different. This creates a very diverse group environment and seems to increase the level of support that clients receive from their peers,” said Nichole Hall, who also serves as the program coordinator for the Glad Writings Card Shop at Midtown. Midtown Community Mental Health Center was established in 1969. Its family of outreach services and residential facilities has sought to meet the challenges of integrating patients into society through community-based care. Some of the services Midtown provides include severe mental illness and substance abuse, 24-hour crisis response, detoxification unit, geriatric and nursing-home consultation, full continuum for chronically addicted patients, specialized home- and community-based programs for seriously emotionally disturbed children and adolescents and an intensive adult day treatment program. The Glad Writings Card Shop is open during the week for individuals to make purchases at 1700 N. Illinois St. near downtown Indianapolis. Cards can also be purchased at the Wishard Health Services Gift Shop, Unleavened Bread Café located at the corner of 30th and Central and The Church Within in Fountain Square area. You may send an e-mail to GladWritings@wishard. edu or call (317) 931-5106 for more information.

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et’s face it, a smelly pet can put a serious damper on cuddle time. For longhaired dogs, proper grooming can help them not only look good, but feel better, as well. “Extreme matting can cause a health risk to pets,” explains DeAndre Upton, a registered veterinary technician in Conyers, Georgia. “Dogs have a natural amount of yeast and bacteria on their skin, and matting causes moisture to be trapped under the coat, leading to hot spots and excessive itching, which increases the risk of staph infections.” Perhaps that’s why pet owners today spend billions of dollars on grooming products, according to the American Pet Products Association. “People just look at pets differently today; they are members of the family now,” remarks Michael Bryant, owner of SnazzyPet Full Service Mobile Grooming, in Atlanta. “People realize that it’s important to do the right thing for them.” But how often should the family dog get a sudsy rubdown? That depends on the dog, Upton says. “Dogs that stay in the house don’t need baths as frequently as dogs that spend more time outside. Once a month is a good general rule of thumb; your nose will tell you

when it’s time to take action.” Here are the professional tips Bryant follows to make bath time better for everybody: Comfort is key: Create a comfortable workspace. Place necessary items within reach, including shampoo, a rubber brush for massaging the animal and a towel. “Bathing two big dogs back-to-back can easily leave you with an achy back,” Bryant observes. “I sit pets on a small, sturdy table in the shower so that I can do much less bending.” He also suggests attaching a hose to the bathtub or shower faucet, making sure to monitor the water temperature. In warm months, bathing the dog outside means less mess and a shorter drying time. “I set the nozzle to mist and let the water fall onto the dog’s body,” he advises. “This helps his body more easily acclimate to the cooler water temperature.” Take your time: Some dogs just don’t like bath time, no matter how much you coax or cajole or crank up your temper. To handle fussy dogs, apply plenty of patience. It also helps to have a few of the animal’s favorite treats on hand. In working with bath-shy dogs, this professional groomer finds that gentle and slow is the way to go. Regardless of how messy the process gets, avoid getting excess water in the dog’s ear canal, because it can lead to ear infections. Bryant recommends drying the dog completely before cleaning its ears. Don’t neglect the paws: Keep nails trimmed regularly. Bryant notes that many pet owners are anxious about clipping a pet’s nails and fear accidentally cutting off too much. He suggests seeking professional advice. Ask your groomer or vet assistant for a five-minute lesson on the finer points of using pet nail clippers to deliver a clean cut. It can save a lot of anxiety. Longhaired dogs also need the hair trimmed between their paw

pads. “Most people have hardwood or tile floors, and it can be difficult for a dog to get around on those hard surfaces if their hair is too long,” he cautions. Use a good shampoo, followed

by a thorough rinse: A dog’s skin has a different pH level than ours, so avoid using human hair care products. Instead, Bryant suggests selecting shampoos that contain oatmeal or tea tree oil, which have soothing properties, and follow with a good rinse. “Remember, the most important part of any doggie bath is to thoroughly rinse all shampoo from the dog’s body,” he says. Conditioner is not essential unless the pet has long hair or is prone to matting. Dogs with long hair also need a good combing while the fur is still damp; otherwise, they are ready for a thorough rubdown with a thick towel. Finally, a walk around the neighborhood is a healthy and ecofriendly way to end bath time. It pays to hire pros: Getting your dog groomed can be a costly investment, but the price includes more than a fluff and cut. “Each time your pet is professionally groomed, he is actually examined from head to toe,” Bryant reports. “I have discovered teeth problems, joint problems, and hair and skin problems that many of my clients never would have noticed.” Morieka Johnson is a freelance writer in Atlanta, GA. Reach her at Morieka@gmail. com.

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Mark Your Calendar Food as Medicine Cooking Class – 6-8pm. High quality and stress-free meals are a foundation of this class. Come and learn about the healing properties of several food items and how to incorporate healthy antioxidants into everyday meals for proper nutrition and healing potential. Limited Seating. $35 Pre-register. Optimal Wellness Center, Northwestern Dr Ste A, Zionsville. 317-870-7220. Sarah@ReinventingWellness.com. WeCreateWellness.com.

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Mark Your Calendar Simple steps - Positive Changes – 5:306:45pm. Sarah Stout, Certified Clinical Nutritionist, Natural Health Counselor and Raw Foods Chef, will give a nutritional presentation on how to create a happy, healthy life that is flexible, fun, and free of denial or discipline. Free. Space is limited. RSVP. Zionsville Holistic Chiropractic and Wellness Center, 1620 W. Oak Street, Suite 100, Zionsville. 317-7339630. DocWhalen@ZionsvilleChiropractor. com. ZionsvilleChiropractor.com. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 pH and Toxicity – 7-8pm. A discussion of the acid/alkaline system of the body and how choices, even thoughts, affect this delicate balance. Free class and pH test for all who attend. Morter HealthCenter, 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140, W Carmel. 317-872-9300. Drkaty@MorterHealth Center.com. MorterHealthCenter.com. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 30th Birthday Party at Whole Foods – 12-2pm. Enjoy free cake (traditional & gluten free cake), free headbands & temporary tattoos, samples throughout the store, live music, and hot deals. Chances to win gift cards all day long. Free. Whole Foods Market. 1300 E 86th St, Indianapolis. 317-706-0900. WholeFoodsMarket.com.

Mark Your Calendar Nutrition and Supplement Conference â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Shaklee invites all interested parties to attend a corporate seminar to introduce the new Dream Plan. Location to be announced. Seating is limited, RSVP to Tammy Mutter. 317-345-1366. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Splendid Surfaces-Gallery Opening & Reception â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5-7pm. Potters Council Exhibit. This ongoing exhibition will feature internationally and nationally recognized ceramic artists Melisa Cadell, Fong Choo, Molly Hatch, Kathy King, and Tom Meuninck. Display will continue, 9am4pm M-F, thru October 29. Free. Amaco/Brent Contemporary Clay Gallery, 6060 Guion Road, Indianapolis. 317-244-6871. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Night Out â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5pm. Healthy snacks and wine, facials and spa services, massages, reiki, footbaths, all natural hand treatments and skincare consultations. Take a night off for this fun, supportive, and empowering evening just for the ladies. Prices start at $10/service. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville. 317-870-7220. RSVP. WeCreateWellness.com. Interfaith Chanting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:30-7:30pm. Chanting is a powerful tool for opening up the heart and creating devotion. Free. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 East 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-9642. Carol@ipyc.org. IPYC.org.

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Mat Combo Class – 5:30-6:30pm. A complete blend of stretching and strengthening that works the entire body and major muscle groups. Pilates Wellness Studio, 1233 Parkway Dr, Zionsville. Contact Tobie Hall: 317-873-2163. PilatesWellnessStudio.com. Tai Chi Easy Class – 7-8pm. All levels, no experience. De-stress with this modified Tai chi program. Included is Qigong moving-breathing exercises, Tai chi movements, meditation, self hand and foot massage. $11/class; $54/6. The Healing Chi Wellness Center, 72 S Jefferson St, Danville. 317-441-2111. Amy@TheHealingChi.com. TheHealingChi.com.

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Women’s Community Drum Circle – 7-8pm. Group Discussion – 8-9pm. No experience needed. Drumming is a great way to relieve stress and connect with other women in a spirit of unity. All drums and percussion provided. “Journey,” a group discussion on current empowerment issues, follows the circle. $5. Bongo Boy Music and Wellness Center, 8481 Bash St, Ste1100, Castleton. 317-7710241. Lisa@BongoBoyMusic.com. BongoBoyMusic.com.

tuesday Bar/Mat Class – 9:30-10:30am. Using a ballet barre with light weights and a round ball, challenge the body with isometric moves. Merging yoga and Pilates postures. Pilates Wellness Studio, 1233 Parkway Dr, Zionsville. Contact Tobie Hall: 317873-2163. PilatesWellnessStudio.com. Groovin’ In the Garden – 5-7pm. Free live music enjoyed with wine and great food. Order carry-out from several local restaurants for delivery right to the wine garden table. Featuring local Indiana food products. Easley Winery, 205 N College Ave, Indianapolis. 317-636-4516. EasleyWinery.com. Labyrinth Walk and Yoga – 6-8pm Hatha Yoga Class followed by labyrinth walk. Free Labyrinth Walk. Register for Yoga. Pathways to Wellness, 3129 E 48th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-2955. pathofkath@ comcast.net. Yoga Flow – 6-7:15pm. See Sun. listing. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville. 317-870-7220. WeCreateWellness.com. Just Scoot’n – 6-7pm. Motor scooter club open to all scooter riders 21 and older. Meet up, do something, learn something, share something, change something. Free. Broad Ripple Brewpub, 842 E 65th St, Indianapolis (Broad Ripple). 317-253-2739. Meetup.com. Evening with the Doctor – 7-8:15pm. Learn about the Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique that is an extraordinarily effective healing modality. Learn about the six essentials for a healthy, painfree life, and what one can do to get better faster and stay better longer. Free. Morter Health Center, 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140, Carmel. Reservation required: 317-872-9300. MorterHealthCenter.com. Sahaja Meditation – 7-8pm. Discover meditation, a state of profound, deep peace that occurs when the mind is calm and silent, yet completely alert. Weekly meetings will guide one to gain true meditation experience. Learn how to meditate at home with easy to learn techniques. Join in at any time. No prior knowledge is necessary, everything is explained. Free. Franklin Road Branch Library, 5550 S Franklin Rd, Indianapolis. 317-300-4561. IndianaMeditation@gmail.com. IndianaMeditation. org/meeting-locations/. Vinyasa Yoga – 7:45-9pm. Help put one’s muscles and mind at ease with Vinyasa yoga. Improve flexibility, spiritual health and emotional growth. $30/4 classes. Noblesville Athletic Club, 411 S Harbour Dr, Noblesville. 317-776-0222. Nac@NACFitness. com. NACFitness.com.

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Wellness Walks – 9-9:30am and 6-6:30pm. All ages and levels. The Power of Slow Gear. This class utilizes slower movements, engaging one’s muscles differently. Combines stretching, breathing, posture, sideways and backward movements, low impact. $10/class, $7/with a friend. The Labyrinth, 2809 State Rd 38 E, Westfield. Janet Tarr: 317-440-1732. J-Tarr.com.

Friday Specials – 7am-2:30pm. New specials every Fri. as well as Sun. Stop in each week to try something on the new summer menu, such as Southern Style Eggs Benedict. Sample fried green tomato, zucchini, and red pepper with herbed hollandaise sauce. Lunch begins at 10:30am. Sample Tea of the Day. Prices vary. Tulip Noir, 1224 W 86th St, Indianapolis. 317-848-5252. TulipNoirCafe@gmail. com. TulipNoirCafe.com.

Gentle Yoga – 11am-12pm. Focus on sequences to relieve fatigue and stress. Postures will focus on breathing and movement to encourage energy and relaxation. Props will be used and modifications made as necessary. Pilates Wellness Studio, 1233 Pkwy Dr, Zionsville. Contact Tobie Hall: 317-8732163. PilatesWellnessStudio.com. 12-Step Meditation – 7-8pm. This gathering is open to anyone working a 12-step program of recovery regardless of addiction. Based loosely on The 12-Step Buddhist, by Darren Littlejohn, this group is meant to complement rather than take the place of regular 12-step meetings. No experience in meditation required. Free. Held at 125 Spruce St, Indianapolis. 317-637-5683. Joanhm@mac.com. TheChurchWithin.org. Sahaja Meditation – 7-8pm. Learn, Practice and Enjoy Meditation. Experience a simple yet powerful meditation technique. Free. Old National Bank, 4805 E 96th St, Fishers, 317-456-2021. IndianaMeditation@gmail.com.

thursday Meditation Hikes – 4pm. Hike, organized by Global Peace Initiatives, takes visitors throughout IMA’s grounds and gardens, sometimes in silence and sometimes with dialogue. Hikes occur regardless of the weather. Meet at the Efroymson Entrance Pavilion. Free. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Healthy Chocolate: Find Out More – 7pm. An hour that could change one’s life. To get one’s free chocolate, mention Joyce. Holiday Inn at the Pyramids. 317-363-2262. Mind, Body, Spirit Class – 7-8pm. First Thurs each month. Tap into and live from one’s wisdom within. With Life Coach Dane McCullough discover one’s full potential. Free. Life Coach Dane & Company, 2424 E Main St, Plainfield. 317-432-7426. DaneMcCullough@aol.com. LifeCoachDane.com. Prenatal Yoga – 7-8:15pm. Pregnant and searching for a gentle, healthy way to continue yoga practice or remain vibrant, flexible and fit during one’s body’s important journey? Stretch and tone while centering thru breathing. $15/walk-in, $10/member. Source Yoga Center, 8609 E 116th St, Fishers. 317915-9642. Janie@SourceYoga.net. SourceYoga.net. Community Drum Circle – 7:15-8:30pm. No experience needed. Release some tension and stress. Nothing needed except a willingness to have fun; all drums and percussion provided. Free. Hand drum class from 6:30-7pm for a lesson in the basics prior to the drum circle. $5. Bongo Boy Music and Wellness Center, 8481 Bash St, Ste 1100, Castleton. 317-771-0241. Lisa@BongoBoyMusic.com. BongoBoyMusic.com.

National Arts Program Exhibit – 2-6pm; Sat 9am-5pm. Exhibit of artworks created by City of Indianapolis employees, retirees and their families as they compete for cash prizes. Free. Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis. 317-327-7066.

saturday Pittsboro Farmers’ Market – Thru Sept 11. 8-10am. New farmers’ market looking for vendor participation. Only whole, uncut fresh fruits and vegetables will be permitted for sale by vendors. Absolutely no resale items will be permitted. Participants will establish the prices of their own produce/ product. Corner of Meridian and Scott St, Pittsboro. Contact Christi Patterson or Linda Ash. 317-8922300. christi_patterson@msn.com. PittsboroFarmer Market.Blogspot.com. Yoga Flow – 9-10:15am. See Sun listing. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville. WeCreateWellness.com. Free Martial Arts Session – 10-11am. Instilling the qualities of self-confidence, self-discipline and self-control builds a strong foundation for success in all aspects of a person’s life. Free. Broad Ripple Martial Arts Academy, 5145 E 65th St, Indianapolis. 317-251-2488. Kaboggs56@yahoo.com. BroadRippleMartialArts.com.

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Quantum Fit Open House – 12-1:30pm. First Sat each month. Learn Quantum Fit’s training methods: teaches core movements, sound nutritional basics and takes one through one’s fitness assessment workout. Free. Quantum Fit (inside Broad Ripple Martial Arts), 5145 E 65th St, Indianapolis. 317-658-1827. Info@QFitIndy.com. QFitIndy.com.

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HOLISTIC PROVIDER ZIONSVILLE HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS CENTER 1620 W. Oak St., Ste 100, Zionsville 317-733-9630 ZionsvilleChiropractor.com

We provide gentle exact chiropractic adjustments; whole food nutrients; timetested homeopathy to balance body chemistry; and a very powerful breakthrough system to release extremely damaging emotional stress and tension. See ad on page 12.

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WELLNESS CENTER OPTIMAL WELLNESS CENTER 4545 Northwestern Dr., Ste. A, Zionsville 317-870-7220 WeCreateWellness.com

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Offering a variety of nutritional and holistic health counseling services. Specializing in raw foods certifications, private cooking classes, corporate services, and menu planning. See ad on page 19.

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Pilates exercise focuses on learning to move better so the benefits are felt in everyday life. Join a class or sign up for private sessions. See ad on page 20. PILATES WELLNESS STUDIO 1233 Parkway Dr., Zionsville 317-873-2163 PilatesWellnessStudio.com

Pilates provides healthy movement and builds strength from the “inside out.” It improves breathing, balance, posture and helps your internal systems function better. Also offering massage, yoga and personal training. See ad on page 27.

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Specializing in family wellness and holistic pediatric care through chiropractic care, holistic medicine, wellness testing, nutritional counseling, NET, massage, reiki, cupping, yoga, meditation, weight loss, cleansing & detoxification. See ad on page 20. PATHWAYS TO WELLNESS 14741 Hazel Dell Xing, Noblesville 317-569-9090 PathwaysToWellness.us

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