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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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Hands-On Creativity Nurtures Mind, Body and Spirit

5 12 healthykids

18 healthymind

by Judith Fertig

14 RENEWAL REPORTED

AT GAZINGS

Unconventional Gathering with Braco

19 inspiration

22 healingways

24 naturalpet

26 calendarofevents

by Beth Ann Krier

16 YOGA FOR HEALTH

Celebrate Yoga Month

27 ongoingevents 27 classifieds

12 ARTFUL KIDS

29 naturaldirectory

17 YOGA IN THE DARK

Ashley Shapiro Sheds Some Light

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18 SOUND THERAPY The Effects of Sound Therapy on the Mind

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19 A PATH TO

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Write From The Heart

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20 SOUND YOGA

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reativity is the theme for September and this issue is full of inspiring ideas. While space is limited in the pages of the magazine, our overflow of this month’s features are published in their entirety on our website; like the one on our cover model Summer Rayne Oakes. Go to NACrossroads.com and see what’s new. What better way to support creativity then by preparing foods that support better health. Learn about gluten sensitivity and how it presents itself in the body along with ways to avoid gluten containing grains in “Gluten: Trust Your Gut” on page 22 and favorite products of “Nature’s Market” on page 23. We’re fortunate to have so many skilled nutritionists and health food stores in our local area to help you navigate the needs of your body. Be sure to take advantage of all the tools our advertisers have to offer, they sincerely want to help. Being healthy is not only about what we put into our bodies or how we take care of our bodies on the outside, but also about feeding the mental, social and creative part of our bodies with positive energy. The power of positive thinking can yield miracles. Surrounding ourselves with positive people helps feed our healthy social need to prosper in life. By allowing ourselves to tap into the creative side on a daily basis, we feed our brain to enhance our health. This month’s Healthy Mind department discusses “The Effect of Sound Therapy on the Mind” on page 18. This might make you laugh, but I frequently think of myself as being on a ‘Mission of Peaceful Exploration’ (yes, just like Star Trek Enterprise!). That’s why I’ve decided to elaborate on the touching stories of hope and prosperity that were relayed to me as a result of the latest group gazing sessions by Braco. By permitting myself to remain open to the possibilities that my brain or ego may not understand I hope to experience concepts that stretch the boundaries of my mind. Sure, I remain skeptical and somewhat guarded, but I’m learning to trust my instincts. Above all is my desire to safely satisfy my curiosity and explore strange new worlds. Let down your guard for a few minutes and absorb the significance of the positive transformations recounted on page14. I found them inspirational. September is also National Yoga Month and we are celebrating it by focusing on the amazing yoga studios and practitioners in Indy. Natural Awakenings’ community of 87 publishers are co-sponsoring the event at YogaMonth.org, an organization dedicated to bringing awareness to the many healthful benefits of yoga practice. You’ll find a directory of free or donation based yoga classes on page 15 with a more comprehensive list at YogaMonth.org. Whether you partake in yoga or Pilates, stretch your limits and take advantage of exploring new worlds. It’s all here for you. Peace out

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newsbriefs Personal Guide Offers Private Wealth Catalyst Sessions

fter a decade of managing millions of dollars for his clients, private investment advisor Jason Gregory found a better way to be of service to humanity. He now teaches meditation, deep breathing techniques, laughter therapy and other approaches to living happy, fulfilling and more abundant lives. “Vitamin J,” as he calls his offerings as a wealth catalyst and well-being guide, now provides his services in private sessions at the residences of clients in Greater Indianapolis and also Central Indiana. Gregory says he left the financial advisory world after he concluded that fraud and fear were rampant in its systems. Living a financially healthy life is still possible, he says, but it now requires other skills such as the ability to raise one’s vibration. He’s spent two to four hours a day doing precisely that for the last 20 years. “I take people by the hand and let them know there’s nothing to fear about what’s happening,” Gregory explains. “Yes, financial systems are everchanging and transforming, but let’s go raise our vibrations and eliminate the fear. If we can stay breathing and stay conscious, there are real opportunities ahead.” For more info or to make an appointment, call 812-350-4633 or email JaseGregory@gmail.com. See ad on page 16.

3 Sisters Café

Launches New Website

Sisters Café, the Broad Ripple eatery known for healthy dishes and plenty of vegan or vegetarian options, has a new website: 3SistersCafein.com. On the site, you can learn what is in the dishes that delighted the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives show when it recently featured 3 Sisters on its Signature Sandwiches episode. The dishes (D’Nai and Lemon Corncakes with Fresh Seasonal Berries) are marked DDD on the menu, which is included on the site. The website also includes a page on which individuals can sign up to be on the restaurant’s mailing list and receive emails regarding special promotions and other information about 3 Sisters Café. In addition, the website offers a page on which 3 Sisters gift cards may be purchased. Location: 6360 Guilford Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220. Hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. See ad on page 18.

New Location for

Freewheelin’ Community Bikes

fter four years of wonderful hospitality from the Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, Freewheelin’ Community Bikes has outgrown its space and pedaled across the intersection to 3355 North Central Avenue. The new location is a storefront with a separate workshop/storage space and is less than 500 feet from the previous shop. Look forward to more news of expanded programming and store hours plus continued service to the Mapleton Fall Creek area and surrounding neighborhoods. New store hours: 10am to 6 pm, Tues. through Sat. For more info, call 317-926-5440 or visit FreeWheelinBikes.org.

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newsbriefs Participate in or Support Annual ALS Walk

n September 24, the Xocai Healthy Chocolate Team will be participating for its third time in the annual Central Indiana Walk to Defeat ALS® at White River State Park beginning at noon. The team was founded by Joyce Kleinman, whose daughter Dr. Jenni Berebitsky, a naturopath, was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gherig’s Disease) three years ago. Kleinman is inviting everyone to join the team for the two-mile walk and/or make a donation. Those that do both will receive a sampling of Xocai Healthy Chocolate. “Last year and again this year, we are asking for donations using the number 18. The number 18 stands for Chai and Chai means life,” says Kleinman. “Donations can contain the number 18 or be multiples, such as $36, $54, $72…$180, etc. Any amount, great or small, helps in the fight and helps the lives of those we love.” Event check-in begins at 10am. To learn more, to donate and/or to sign up to walk with the Xocai Healthy Chocolate Team, call Kleinman at 317-373-2262 or visit alsa.org/goto/JoyceKleinman.

Indianapolis Vegetarian Society Holds 11th Annual Fundraiser

he Indianapolis Vegetarian Society will hold the Indy Veg Fest at the Harrison Center for the Arts in downtown Indianapolis from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 17. The 11th annual fundraising event, the first of its kind in Indianapolis, gathers and encompasses restaurants, music, raffles, and the opportunity to make new friends. Local restaurants will serve samplings of dishes they offer in their restaurants and local chefs will demonstrate how to cook delicious veg dishes. Whether you’re a veg neophyte, looking to expand your knowledge of healthy and ethical foods or a “seasoned” vegetarian looking to spice up or add variety to your meals, this is the event for you. With live music, prizes, healthy and scrumptious food, and being with like-minded people, organizers are confident you’ll have a fantastic time. Location: 1505 N. Delaware. For more info on this or other IVS events, call Jessica Suhre at 317-509-9292 or visit IndyVegSociety.org.

Holistic Skin Care Expert Relocates to Glendale Area

kin care expert Dominique Rosa recently moved into a new studio across from the Glendale Mall in Indianapolis. The studio is called Skin Wellness and it’s located inside the Sign Of The Times salon. Rosa is an esthetician who specializes in preserving skin quality and retarding the aging process in a holistic way. These goals are often achieved through the use of natural products. Her organic facials are made with herbs and USDA fruits. She says that the facials can be customized for specific results by combining the fruits with specific powdered herbs. For example, specific herbs are beneficial for dealing with aging, hyperpigmentation, acne, stress or Rosacea. In addition, Rosa offers both traditional waxing services and botanical soy hair removal, which she feels offers a significant advantage. Rosa observes that the soy she uses to remove hair only adheres to the hair and not to the skin, resulting in a far more comfortable process to eliminate hair. Location: 2750 E. 62nd St., Indianapolis. Hours for appointments: 8am-6pm, Mon. through Thurs. For more info or to make an appointment, call 317-251-0792. See ad on page 31.

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Landman Memorial Concert at Good Earth in Broad Ripple

he third annual Bob Landman Memorial Concert, honoring the late owner of the Good Earth Natural Food Company, will be from noon to 5 p.m. on September 25 in Broad Ripple. Live bands will play on the store’s parking lot and free food, beverages and nutritional supplements will be available as the store celebrates both Landman and its own 40th anniversary. According to Rudy Nehrling, Good Earth Natural Food Company president, the free samples will encompass a variety of products. These include gluten-free goods, which the store now carries in each of its departments, including the nutritional supplements section. In addition, he says that gluten-free bakery items are obtained from bakeries throughout the country and that gluten-free products not carried by the store can be ordered. Nehrling also salutes employees Deb McClure-Smith and Alix Litwack who have been with the store for 25 and five years, respectively. In addition to informing and educating Good Earth customers on healthful eating, they are the authors of I Feel Good, 10 Easy Steps to Better Health, which is available at the store.

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Location: 6350 N. Guilford Ave., in Broad Ripple. For more info, call 317-2532898 or visit Good-Earth.com. See ad on page 22.

Elaine Voci Life Skills Coaching Offers Journal Workshops

hat if you could heal your world simply by holding it in your hands? The experiential Intent Heals Journal workshop, offered monthly by Elaine Voci Life Skills Coaching LLC, in Carmel, is designed to facilitate a deeper awareness and appreciation for the people who have touched and shaped our lives. Participants learn how the Journal was developed and how its power of intention, daily prayer and healing—on physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual levels—can change their lives. Current research on heart-brain communications is included that demonstrates the effects of emotions, such as gratitude and forgiveness, on heart rhythms that are coherent (meaning that mind, body and emotions are all operating in harmony). Participants receive attractive, hand-made Journals, made in Nepal by Tibetan refugees, that offer a tangible way to engage in prayer, gratitude and forgiveness. Many of the world’s oldest spiritual teachings emphasize gratitude as a transformative spiritual practice that brings awareness of all the many gifts and blessings in our lives. Through such practice, we can discover that happiness and inner peace are generated from the inside-out, rather than from the material or external world. Daily use of the Intent Heals Journal can be one of the quickest and most direct paths to restoring balance and harmony in our lives that, in turn, fosters even more gratitude and appreciation.

Simplicity 5-year-old female Lab/Collie mix

I was adopted from IndyHumane when I was a puppy. Now I’m looking for a home again. I’m a happy-go-lucky girl and I’d LOVE to be adopted with my older sister, Serenity.

For more info on available dogs and cats, adoption, and pet resources, including our Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic, visit IndyHumane.org or call us at 317.872.5650.

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Osteopath Returns from New Zealand Teaching Trip

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ndianapolis osteopathic physician Dr. Charlie Beck recently returned from a trip to New Zealand where he taught classes in sequencing. This osteopathic approach uses the wisdom of the body to reveal what treatments are most appropriate and in what order they should be administered. He says the same sequencing principle can also be used to prescribe medications. Although Dr. Beck is usually serving clients in Indianapolis at Osteopathic Vision, which he founded, he makes frequent trips abroad to teach osteopathy. Earlier this year, he taught in Kiev, Ukraine. He points out that teaching osteopathy and making friends around the world is one of the missions of his company.

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Location: 8330 Naab Rd., Ste. 235. For more info or to make an appointment, call 317-228-9270 or visit OsteopathicVision.com. See ad on page 30.

Unification: A Sign of the Times

n the aftermath of the collapse of the concert stage at the Indiana State Fair on August 13, 2011, the world witnessed both a tragedy and an instantaneous call to action. Video taken during the stage’s collapse showed how hundreds of concert goers instantly reacted with compassion and rushed to lift the stage, saving the lives of many fellow attendees in the process. These acts were not lost on the folks at Planet Soul Inc., where the mission is to unify the world through kindness, respect and service rooted in the belief that “We ARE ONE.” T-shirts, caps, wristbands and other items—many of which bear the word UNIFY—are sold through the company’s website. A portion of the proceeds from product sales goes to a charitable organization each quarter. For example, this year’s “pay it forward” contributions have been sent to such groups as Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the Red Cross in Japan. “Many accounts of the Indiana State Fair tragedy have highlighted the fact that people at the scene instinctively moved towards those in need of help rather than run in an opposite direction to secure their own safety,” says Planet Soul’s Rhonda Wundrum. “This impulse is truly remarkable. We believe it speaks to the core of our mission. We also believe it speaks to the heart and spirit of a planet destined to UNIFY for the greater good.” For more information and to read the complete story, see the inspiration page when you visit the website at PlanetSoulInc.com. See ad on page 4. 8

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healthbriefs Better Bones for Kids with Celiac Disease

eliac disease (CD) is an inherited intestinal disorder characterized by a lifelong intolerance to the ingestion of gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, barley and other grains. Although it can occur at any age, CD most commonly afflicts children ages 9 to 24 months, and one of its common complications is metabolic bone disease. Reduced bone mineral density can lead to the inability to develop optimal bone mass in children and the loss of bone in adults, increasing the risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures. A recent article in the journal Nutrition Reviews stated that a gluten-free diet promotes a rapid increase in bone mineral density and leads to complete recovery of bone mineralization in children. If a CD diagnosis and treatment is established before puberty, children may attain normal peak bone mass, which can prevent osteoporosis in later life. Nutritional supplements of calcium and vitamin D further appear to increase the bone mineral density of children and adolescents. A gluten-free diet also improves, though rarely normalizes, bone mineral density in adults with CD. “Our findings reinforce the importance of a strict gluten-free diet, which remains the only scientific proven treatment for CD to date,” the authors conclude. “Early diagnosis and therapy are critical in preventing CD complications like reduced bone mineral density.”

Minty Relief for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

esearch published in the journal Pain validates peppermint—an herb commonly prescribed by naturopaths for stomach ills—as a natural and effective remedy for irritable bowel syndrome; IBS is a gastrointestinal disorder that causes abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea and/or constipation. The researchers report that the mint activates an “antipain” channel in the colon and soothes inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. Source: University of Adelaide (Australia) Nerve Gut Research Laboratory

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Children at Risk for Eating Disorders

he obesity rate among youngsters has nearly tripled during the last three decades and given rise to another worrisome trend: Children as young as 10 are making themselves vomit in order to lose weight, reports a new Taiwanese study of 15,716 school pupils, published online by the Journal of Clinical Nursing. Thirteen percent of the girls and boys that took part in the Asian research admitted they made themselves sick to lose weight. Unfortunately, studies in the United States show similar trends. According to The Eating Disorder Foundation, 46 percent of 10-year-old girls are dieting, have a fear of fatness or are binge eating, and 27 percent of girls ages 12 through 18 show significant eating disorder symptoms. Such findings have prompted researchers to warn that self-induced vomiting is an early sign that children could develop eating disorders and serious psychological problems. The researchers believe that eating disorders can be successfully tackled by ensuring that children get enough sleep, eat breakfast every day and consume less fried food and fewer night-time snacks. They also recommend spending less time in front of a computer screen. Source: Wiley-Blackwell natural awakenings

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elcome Dr. Andrew James Giordano, DC to Morter Institute and Health Center in Carmel. Dr. Andrew Giordano’s approach to healthcare/wellness care is unique and specific to meet the individual client’s health concerns and reach wellness goals. “I enjoy assisting my clients in their journey toward achieving better health and overall well-being.” Dr. Giordano knows that when we are able to view dis-ease as information contained within the body, it can be assessed and “unlocked” through a variety of means, including observation, testing, analyzing the health history, and very importantly, listening. Dr. Giordano is available for speaking engagements and regularly conducts educational workshops. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 317-872-9300 or visit MorterInstitute.com.

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eliac disease is a genetic, autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation in the intestinal tract when gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, spelt, barley, triticale, and kamut, is consumed. The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness reports that approximately 1 in 133 people in the United States have celiac disease, and that on average, it takes 4 years to diagnose the condition. Symptoms of celiac disease include diarrhea, abdominal bloating and gas, depression, mouth sores, skin disorders, menstrual irregularities and fatigue. Some individuals report no symptoms of celiac disease yet the damage to the intestinal tract continues. For those with celiac disease, consumption of gluten will eventually result permanent and irreparable damage to the villi, or fingerlike projections that help move food, along the intestinal wall. This damage disables the body’s innate ability to properly absorb nutrients, vitamins and minerals, leading to malnutrition. The most common vitamin and mineral deficiencies include zinc, calcium, iron, vitamin B12, folate and vitamin D. The good news is that symptoms and further damage to the body can be avoided by adhering to a strict gluten-free diet. Additional progress can be made by taking digestive enzymes that will break apart gluten proteins should trace amounts be consumed, and adopting a dairy and soy-free diet as well, as dairy and soy generally causes additional inflammation in the body. Because public awareness of food allergies and celiac disease is increasing, many restaurants have started to offer gluten-free menus and are incorporating alternative grains such as quinoa, millet and brown rice into their everyday menus.

Sarah Stout is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist, Natural Health Counselor and Raw Foods Chef. She can be reached for consultations at Reinventing Wellness, 317-408-0110 or online at ReinventingWellness.com. See ad on page 23. 10

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“One Dime at a Time” Whole Foods Market offers 10¢ per bag to customers who reuse their own bags. Customers can accept their refund, or direct the cashier to donate the cash to the store's chosen non-profit - through the One Dime at a Time program. This program reduces their impact on the environment and supports a local nonprofit. The two Indiana Whole Food stores are delighted to support Jameson Camp in the months of July, August & September (on 86th St in Indpls between College Ave. and Westfield Blvd. and in Carmel at the Clay Terrace Mall). So take your green bags to Whole Foods Market and shop for a great cause! Jameson Camp impacts the lives youth through programs that develop the fundamentals of a healthy lifestyle including confidence, responsibility, and respect for themselves, others & the world around us. Through outdoor activities the youth develop physical/ emotional connections with nature that inspire an appreciation for the outdoors & environmental stewardship – vital as we look to the next generation to make a difference.

ARTFUL KIDS Hands-On Creativity Nurtures Mind, Body and Spirit by Judith Fertig

ids’ active participation in the creative arts helps them develop physically, mentally, emotionally and socially—whether they are painting, drawing, shaping pottery, performing in plays or musicals, dancing, storytelling, or making music. Studies culled by educators a t A r i z o n a ’s Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts confirm the multiple benefits, ranging from higher SAT scores to increases in self-esteem and improved ability to handle peer pressure. Yet, with shrinking school budgets, cutting back on what are

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considered non-core subjects such as music and art is the path that many school districts are forced to take, explains Anne Bryant, Ph.D., executive director of the National School Boards Association. Communities, in turn, must find new ways to counter this new financial reality. For example, an elementary school music or art teacher, once devoted to a single school, now may have to travel to several throughout a district. “Schools are under so much pressure due to dwindling resources and the No Child Left Behind legislation that sometimes the children who most need the arts are put in remedial classes instead,” says Susan Tate, a former teacher who is now executive director of Kansas’ Lawrence Arts Center. Add in our digital culture— where hands-on most often means a computer keyboard or phone-texting device—and domestic situations in which busy parents aren’t keen to clean up messy finger paints and other craft supplies, and the result is, “These days, kids also are less likely to do hands-on art at home,” adds Tate. At young ages, children are likely to be more passive than active learners, says Sharon Burch, a music educator in Mystic, Iowa. They may listen, for example, to whatever tunes their parents play, instead of simpler, more age-appropriate songs. Burch has helped fill the need by providing interactive Freddie the Frog resources for use by parents, as well as in music classrooms. Fortunately, communities across the country have rallied to offer afterschool and weekend arts and crafts programs. Many simple arts participation activities are easy for parents, grandparents and caregivers to do along with the kids.

Developing Mental Abilities

“Current studies of brain imaging and mapping show that the active making of music creates synapses in all four parts of the brain,” Burch says. By active, she means physically tapping out a rhythm with

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sticks, singing a song, dancing to a beat, marching, playing patty-cake or engaging in other age-appropriate, physical movement. “To really light up the brain, you have to do something, not just passively listen.” Making music helps kids think, create, reason and express themselves, adds Burch. Practicing the art of simple storytelling, as well as having adults regularly reading children’s literature with youngsters, can also have a profound impact. A 2003 study published in the American Educator, based on exhaustive research by Ph.D. psychologists Todd Risley and Betty Hart, showed that by age 4, a huge gap in vocabulary skills exists between children of different economic levels. Those growing up in a household of educated, professional people hear a cumulative 32 million more spoken words (1,500 more per hour) during these early years—and thus have a greater vocabulary—than those from welfare families. The researchers further documented more than five times the instances of encouraging feedback. Th e y d i s c o v e r e d a d i r e c t correlation between the intensity of these early verbal experiences and later achievement. Risley and Hart attributed the meaningful difference to the increased interaction—more storytelling, reading and parent-child discussions—that typically takes place in more affluent households.

conversation with kids, just letting things happen and asking open questions. Kids tell their own stories.”

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Kids that study and perform at least one of the arts such as

dance, playing an instrument or acting in a play, “... will have an edge up that’s so critical as an adult,” concludes Verneda Edwards, executive director of curriculum and instruction for the Blue Valley School District, near Kansas City. “Kids not only benefit academically by engaging in the arts, they also have the ability to get up in front of people and perform. That builds increasing confidence.” Judith Fertig celebrates the craft of cooking at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle. blogspot.com.

Firing Imagination

“Our culture is so linear and lingually driven that it often doesn’t tap into the vastness of a child’s imagination,” observes Anne Austin Pearce, assistant professor of communication and fine art at Missouri’s Rockhurst University. Pearce often works with school children through library events that couple art and storytelling. “Also, there’s pressure to measure results in a culture that tends to label you either a winner or a loser, but art is not quantifiable in that way; art allows kids to develop ideas through the creative process that they can’t do any other way. “When kids are drawing, they often talk as they are doing it,” she says. “You can then engage in a different kind of natural awakenings

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Renewal Follows

Unconventional Gathering with

Braco by Beth Ann Krier

isa Bless really needed a miracle. She was depressed and had been since her childhood. Then her husband lost his job when his employer went out of business. But Bless, an Indianapolis resident, didn’t plunge deeper into depression. She did just the opposite. Her depression suddenly vanished. Entirely. Just as quickly, her business improved--in the midst of the same stinking economy that had left her husband jobless. Bless credits these results to her encounters with Braco (pronounced Braht-zo) in Indianapolis last April. More than 6,000 tickets were sold to sessions with him for a two-day event. ABC, NBC, and FOX news, including Indianapolis’ FOX 59, have done features on Braco, along with Inside Edition and the Univision network. A native of Croatia, Braco is a healer, according to many who visit him, but he refuses to call himself a healer. He doesn’t guarantee results. And he doesn’t even speak or touch those who come to see him. Indeed, he hasn’t spoken publicly in eight years. He merely stands before large groups of people and silently gazes at them for five to seven minutes. Those in attendance frequently claim to be able to feel his energy and to be healed by it. “I felt the sensation of being filled with unconditional love and the most peaceful, contented feeling of safety,” recalls Bless, a certified massage therapist. She adds that her company, Healing Energy Massage, doubled its revenues the first week after the gazing sessions, just through word of mouth, and that this business level has remained constant. Likewise, the depression that she suffered “from a post-traumatic stress disorder” since childhood has not returned. “I feel much more sure of

myself and my decisions. I feel like the truth has been awakened in me of my true potential and ability…I can never thank Braco enough for sharing his gift. I tell everyone about him.” Oh yes, and during the three sessions Bless attended in April, she also asked Braco to help her husband. By June, she says, he had found a new job. Braco returns to Central Indiana for more gazing sessions on October 4 and 5 at The Fountains Banquet & Conference Center in Carmel. Eight dollars is charged for each session and proceeds are used to cover travel and event production costs. Organizers say that Braco receives no income from the gazing sessions. They are scheduled one per hour and each includes an introduction to Braco, a gazing, a brief period for silent reflection and a question-and-answer segment. Children under the age of 18 are not permitted in the sessions. Women who are pregnant beyond the first trimester may also not attend. Braco’s energy is said to be intense. Thus these two groups are excluded from the gazing sessions. Many individuals are repeat attendees. Solanyel Yames, for instance, first attended a gazing session with Braco last April and returned to see him again when he appeared in Carmel in June. An Indianapolis resident, Yames, recalls that she was “stuck” and “stressed out” about her finances before the Braco gazings in April. Once there, however, she felt peace come over her as she observed him on stage. Shortly thereafter she felt inspired to start bringing cakes to social events. The desserts were such hits that she received numerous requests for them— and launched a successful catering business while keeping her regular job. Sometimes the results are more in-

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tangible, such as those Brown County holistic veterinarian Dr. Lisa Pantzer observed after Braco’s April visit. She volunteered to work at the event and also attended gazing sessions. As many attendees throughout the world do, Dr. Pantzer brought photos of loved ones who were not able to attend the sessions. According to Dr. Pantzer, tbere was an remarkable change in one of the three individuals whose photos she wore on her name badge during the sessions. “Immediately, after the session, he opened up more than he ever had before,” she says. “We speak almost daily and I am a part of his life.“ “I think the biggest shifts may be the small changes that can occur in many lives. If we can connect more often and deeper with family, neighbors and friends and if we learn to live life with our hearts open, that is a bigger gift than any cancer cure! In fact, we may be preventing those diseases we fear so much!” Or, as Rev. Michael Beckwith, who was featured in the bestselling DVD The Secret, summarizes the whole phenomenon, “Braco is the real thing.” Location: The Fountains Banquet & Conference Center, 502 E. Carmel Dr., Carmel. Sessions are at 11 am., 12 pm., 1 pm., 2 pm., 3 pm., 4 pm., 5 pm., 6 pm., and 7 pm. on both October 4 and 5. For more information, visit Braco.net. See ad on page 2.

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hypertension, as well as other chronic conditions, including back and neck pain. A study in The Journal of the American Medical Association found that subjects suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome improved their grip strength and reported less pain due to a yoga-based regimen. A nerve test also indicated improvement.

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YOGA FOR HEALTH by Meredith Montgomery

very September, National Yoga Month (YogaMonth.org) expands awareness of yoga’s proven health benefits. This 5,000-year-old practice that originated in the East and aims to unify body, mind and spirit, continues to gain popularity in the West as a valuable tool in preventive healthcare and a complement to traditional medicine. These are just some examples of the multiple health benefits a regular yoga practice can provide.

Improved Balance, Flexibility and Range of Motion

Having the balance to stand on one foot and being flexible enough to touch your toes are often falsely perceived as prerequisites for yoga class. In reality, practicing yoga is a way to gain such abilities. The Mayo Clinic further notes that with the improved balance, flexibility and range of motion gained through yoga practice, injuries from other physical or day-to-day activities become less likely.

Boost in Mood

Increased Strength

Weight Loss

Although weights are not used in yoga, muscle strength, bone strength and endurance are boosted via the discipline’s weight-bearing postures. When an American Council on Exercise study recruited 34 healthy women to practice yoga three times a week, they could do an average of six more push-ups and 14 more curlups after eight weeks than they could before.

Relief from Chronic Pain

Research from institutions such as the Mayo Clinic has shown that practicing yoga postures can reduce pain associated with cancer, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune diseases and 16

Yoga emphasizes slow and deep breathing. Information on Yoga Alliance’s educational website (Yoga Alliance.org) indicates that these deliberate actions are known to activate the body’s parasympathetic system, or relaxation response, while also improving lung function. According to the Northern Colorado Allergy & Asthma Clinic, individuals with asthma reported decreased frequency in the use of inhalers, increased relaxation and a more positive outlook on life after participating in regular yoga sessions for four months.

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Yoga’s deep breathing, combined with the need for balance and concentration, works to reduce stress, anxiety, heart rate and blood pressure levels, according to research published by the Mayo Clinic. Yoga’s breathing techniques have reportedly reduced blood pressure more effectively than other soothing activities, such as listening to relaxing music. Because yoga tends to raise awareness of the benefits of healthy living, it also is used to motivate overweight individuals to gain control of eating habits and support their efforts to lose weight. Many teachers offer yoga programs specifically designed for those wanting to shed pounds. A 10-year lifestyle study of 15,500 adults in their 50s, published in Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, found that regular yoga practice was associated with less agerelated weight gain. Meredith Montgomery is a registered yoga teacher and has been practicing yoga for 12 years.

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ndianapolis yoga teacher Ashley Shapiro was just two years old when she began practicing yoga and experienced its ability to transport her to a realm of wonder and delight. Her mother was a student of Indra Devi, the first Western woman to study yoga in India, and as a result of her exposure to Devi’s teachings, Shapiro grew up with the belief that they contributed profoundly to the magic of life. Later, as a painter and young mother living in Evansville, Shapiro would travel to upstate New York to be with her own renowned teacher, Indian guru Baba Muktananda, founder of Siddha Yoga. She and her husband Larry Shapiro, currently professor of violin and artist in residence at Butler University as well as concertmaster for the Carmel Symphony Orchestra, both studied in Muktananda’s ashrams for 14 years. When they moved to other cities, the two ran Siddha Yoga Meditation Centers there for Muktananda. After Muktananda’s death in 1982, Shapiro developed a new way to present hatha yoga using a system revealed to her in dreams. It’s called Yoga In The Dark

and is performed in a room illuminated solely by candlelight. Designed for students of all levels, the class features gentle, meditative movements, many of which are performed under the soothing comfort of a blanket. The class “relaxes the body to the deepest levels and rejuvenates the cells,” Shapiro says. “Many people allow the minutiae of the world to destroy their happiness. This

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class helps them to enter a spiritual, light-filled world.” In addition, Shapiro and her husband teach a class called Yoga and Classical Music in venues throughout the country. Class Location: Mindful Movement Studio, 1315C W. 86th St., Indianapolis. For more info, call 317-257-MIND (6463) or visit MindfulMovementStudio.com.

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Chanting

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t didn’t take years of practicing kundalini yoga, chanting mantras, and studying sound therapy for Wendy Morrison to embrace the concept that at our deepest and most indivisible level we are all resonant patterns of energy. From her earliest encounters with these ancient practices, the owner of Mother Nature’s Sun, a Kundalini Center for Oneness, resonated with the idea that the body is a symphony of sound and vibration even though she didn’t intellectually grasp the concept. “It just felt right to me,” says Morrison. The fact that inwardly directed exploration quieted the chatter in her mind and led to an internal sense of well-being provided the proverbial “icing on the cake”. Like thousands of other individuals, Morrison struggles to find vocabulary words that help to explain why and how yoga, chanting, meditation, and listening to the sound of a gong or tuning forks have an impact on the mind and body. “You can explain the benefits and the physiological changes that occur with sound therapy, but it is the

experience that stays with the person. Each experience is different” says the Integrated Sacred Sound Massage Therapist. Although in the early days of her studies, Morrison’s attention vacillated between challenging personal circumstances and her practice, she still managed to notice that her emotions surfaced without effort and released themselves. “Old thought patterns and emotions would come to the surface when exposed to sound therapy,” she explains. “Often, my perception of a situation or memory shifted afterwards and I could view it differently through the lens of my heart rather than my intellect.” Ancient mind, body, spirit practices lead an individual’s focus away from thinking, interpreting, strategizing, rationalizing, analyzing, and comparing, to a place in the body of feeling and intuiting. “We spend so much time living in our heads, listening to mind chatter, and trying to figure things out that we rarely direct our attention to the body unless it’s hurt or in a crisis,” says Morrison.

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Time set aside for chanting, the rhythmic speaking or singing of words or sacred phrases, soothes Morrison’s mind. According to research conducted at Cleveland University, chanting creates a melodious effect in the body called Neuro-linguistic effect (NLE). When the meaning of the mantra is understood, it creates a Psychololinguistic effect (PLE). NLE and PLE effects are by-products of the production and spreading of curative brain chemicals such as the neurotransmitters that create positive emotional states. A study by Dr. Alan Watkins (senior lecturer in neuroscience at Imperial College London) reveals that while chanting, heart rate and blood pressure dip to their lowest point in the day. Watkins purports that even listening to chants normalizes adrenalin levels and brain wave patterns. He also notes that the vibration of the sound calms the nervous system. Chanting also destresses and facilitates better concentration and memory.

The Gong

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produced purer tones. The gong, which originated in Asia, emits a range of tones, mostly low, that facilitate contemplative and meditative states. According to Morrison, the gong produces a tone against a background of other tones. Each tone interacts with the next tone and they change each other, creating a complex pattern of sounds that the mind cannot decipher. It takes only 3 to 90 seconds for the gong’s sound waves to bring the subconscious mind into a balanced and meditative state. “The sound of the gong reverberates throughout the room and penetrates the body,” explains Morrison. “Vibrational healing can be profound because our bodies are 61.8 percent water by weight, giving sound the opportunity to create a ripple effect throughout the entire body.” Morrison finds that the Gong immediately calms her mind and gives her a sense of peace. “Many participants in gong sound meditations report that it is one of the most effective means of stilling the mind,” remarks Morrison.

Tuning Forks

In the quest to reach and influence the inner recesses of the body/mind, the use of the gong and singing bowls are now joined by newer instrument such as the SomaEnergetics tuning forks, which Morrison uses personally and on massage clients. Tuned to the ancient Solfeggio, sound frequencies used in ancient Gregorian chants, the tuning forks can produce a deep state of relaxation and relieve stress by centering the mind. Morrison’s passions largely have one focus: sound and vibrational energy. Her personal practices have resulted in more confidence and a newfound sense of freedom, a desirable state of mind that anyone can benefit from. Contact Wendy Morrison, Mother Nature’s Sun at 6516 Ferguson St., Indianapolis 46220. Call 317-253-5683 or email Wendy@MotherNatureSun. com. Visit MotherNatureSun.com. See ad, page 15.

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he best definition of intuition is that which we know in our hearts to be true. When we feel good and right about a decision, we often attribute it to having followed our intuition. There is a difference, however, between what “feels good” and what we “know in our hearts.” Discerning this difference separates wishful thinking from true intuitive intelligence. Intuitive intelligence can be identified by the qualities that accompany it, like effortlessness, clarity, inspired ideas, synchronicity and profound peace. As these qualities also represent the spiritual substance of our selves, the intuitive insights we receive resonate with the truth of our being. When faced with a challenging choice, it helps to look for the presence or absence of harmony, clarity and peace before taking any action. Jumping into action out of frustration is not intuitively intelligent, while waiting for answers that bring clarity and inner peace is a flawless guide. To move through the layers of confusion and emotion when facing a dilemma, it helps to identify both what we want and what is needed. Confusion often characterizes the conflict between our personal agenda, which may be hidden from us, and the action that the situation genuinely calls for. The following exercise can move our attention beyond focusing on the details of a problem to an awareness of what is really needed. As the steps natural awakenings

unfold, take notice of any enhanced feelings of peace, assurance, gratitude and love.

Write down a specific concern. Are you at a crossroads? It could be a work concern, a relationship issue or anything else.

Below it, write, “What I really want is… ” and then finish the sentence with your natural, immediate response. Repeat this several times, finishing the sentence with another thought each time. It can be embarrassing when our wants are revealed to us. Keep going.

Now write the following: “What this situation really needs is… ” Write the phrase several times, finishing the sentence with another thought each time.

Be sure not to add “from me” to the above sentence, even in your thoughts. Let the ideas that come flow through you and onto the page, enriched by clarity, love, intelligence, and benevolence for you and everyone involved. Nancy Rosanoff is a spiritual coach, teacher and facilitator who uses the principles of metapsychiatry in her work (TheMetaView.com). Connect at Nancy@Rosanoff.com. September

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As a long-distance runner, professional singer and songwriter and worldwide community and environmental activist, Michael Franti lives a life driven by yoga-inspired philosophies, both on and off the mat.

nown as one of the most consciously positive artists in music today, Michael Franti has been practicing yoga for 11 years. The discipline resonates with him as a solution to the physical and mental stress he encounters touring on the road, and he has practiced yoga daily ever since his first experience. “I still recall how stiff I was during my first class. I couldn’t touch my toes and I

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could barely sit with my legs crossed,” Franti reflects. Franti reports that he is in better physical shape today than he was 20 years ago. “The great thing about yoga is that it’s not a competition,” says the 45-year-old, who grew up in a competitive household with four siblings before going on to play college basketball at the University of San Francisco. “In yoga, you’re not competing against anyone, which has

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been a valuable, if difficult lesson for me—to stop thinking, ‘I wish I could do a headstand as well as the person next to me,’ but to instead really embrace where I am at that moment.” After suffering from a series of physical hurdles, including joint problems, operations on his abdomen and a ruptured appendix, Franti continues to be grateful that yoga has prolonged his livelihood as an athlete. He recalls, “There was a time when my body felt like it was breaking down and I thought I was never going to be able to play catch with my son again. But through yoga, I’ve learned that it’s possible to heal my body.” He attributes his ability to play basketball and run long distances to the flexibility and strength derived from his yoga practice. Currently performing with guitar legend Carlos Santana on the Sound of Collective Consciousness tour, Franti weaves the yogic philosophy of ahimsa, or the sacredness of life and nonviolence in thought or action, into his music. He explains, “For songwriters, one of the most difficult things to do is to instill all of your ideas into just one phrase, word or melody. When I’m in a yoga class, ideas come because my mind is clear, or because I’ll hear my teacher say something that starts me thinking in a different way. Often, when I practice without any sound at all, I’ll hear melodies in my head that I’ll sing to myself as I’m practicing. All of these insights find their way into my songs. “I like to rock out!” notes Franti of his preference for nontraditional yoga

music during his personal practice. “Sometimes I make playlists that are all loud dance music, or all reggae. I’ll do a whole class to The Beatles sometimes. Today, I listened to singer-songwriter William Fitzsimmons.” A supporter of several charities and an environmental activist, Franti also values seva, a yogic philosophy that emphasizes selfless service. “As an individual in this world, I believe that we all have a responsibility to give back to our communities and to the planet,” he says. Ten years ago, he decided to go barefoot after playing music for children abroad that could not afford shoes. Since then, he’s remained barefoot, except in airplanes or restaurants. The artist also collects shoes for Soles4Souls (Soles4Souls.org) at all of his shows. As a touring musician, Franti enjoys traveling to places such as Haiti, Israel, Palestine, Brazil and Indonesia so that he can share his music on the streets, but also so that he can experience unfamiliar settings. “I learn so much when I go outside of my comfort zone. Similarly, yoga forces us to step outside of our comfort zone and look at our self from a different perspective.” Although he enjoys practicing advanced arm balances and inversions, the final pose in every class, savasana, is Franti’s favorite. “It doesn’t matter if I’m at a workshop for three hours and we do 15 minutes of the relaxation pose, or if I just did one side of a sun salutation and I lay on my back for three minutes. Savasana always changes my whole outlook on life, on my day and the present moment. To lay

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quietly on my back on the floor, close my eyes, breathe deeply and let everything go for a few minutes enables me to then move forward into whatever comes next in my day.” Meredith Montgomery publishes the Mobile/Baldwin, AL, edition of Natural Awakenings (HealthyLivingHealthy Planet.com). She also serves as director of donor relations for National Yoga Month (YogaMonth.org).

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As it turns out, more people have gluten sensitivity than scientists, physicians and researchers previously thought. A study at the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Center for Celiac Research estimates that 6 percent of the U.S. population, or more than 18 million individuals, have some sensitivity to gluten, a protein found in wheat (including kamut and spelt), barley, rye, malts and triticale. Research published online by BMC Medicine and CeliacCenter.org this year provides the first scientific evidence of what many people allergic to gluten already know: While gluten sensitivity presents less serious negative health effects than celiac disease, its host of symptoms can become problematic. An earlier study in Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics concluded that for dealing with both wheat allergies and celiac disease, the dietary avoidance of gluten-containing grains is the only effective treatment.

Case in Point

Carol Mahaffey, a tax attorney in Columbus, Ohio, was experiencing intermittent joint pain and what she calls “living in a fog,” in the summer of 2009. Because she had read that joint pain can sometimes be caused by gluten sensitivity, she decided to eliminate gluten from her diet. Although her new regimen didn’t relieve the joint pain—she was later professionally diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis—she found

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that after four to five weeks, she looked and felt better overall. “I was losing weight, my digestive system was better and I found it easier to mentally focus. Somebody at work also happened to mention that I didn’t sniffle anymore,” she relates. Although Mahaffey’s blood tests were negative for celiac disease, she had all the signs that she is gluten-sensitive. “Imagine degrees of gluten ingestion along a spectrum,” says Dr. Alessio Fasano, a professor of pediatrics, medicine and physiology and director of the Center for Celiac Research. “At one end, you have people with celiac disease, who cannot tolerate one crumb of gluten in their diet. At the other, you have the lucky people who can eat pizza, beer, pasta and cookies—with no ill effects whatsoever. In the middle, there is this murky area of those with gluten reactions, including gluten sensitivity,” says Fasano, who led the new study. “This is where we are looking for answers on how to best diagnose and treat this recently identified group of gluten-sensitive individuals.” Until more definitive answers come to light, those who suspect they might have an issue with gluten can try going gluten-free for a period of time, like Mahaffey. “I had to become a label reader,” she advises, “because even things like bottled soy sauce can contain gluten.” She buys baked goods at a local gluten-free bakery, still enjoys wine with gluten-free snacks, uses gluten-free dough to make her own pizza at home, and has become a fan of risotto. For people that travel on a similar path, the feel-good benefits of a gluten-free diet can more than make up for some of the inconveniences. “You just make it work,” says Mahaffey. On a recent get-together with longtime college friends at a chalet in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Mahaffey brought her own snacks and breakfast foods, asked questions about the menu when they went out to dinner, and ended up having a great, gluten-free time. Claire O’Neil is a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO.

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hen there’s a new glutenfree product available to the public, it doesn’t hit the shelves at Nature’s Market Health Food Store until it has passed a personal taste test by Velma Peterson, who founded the store with her husband Jeff 19 years ago. About two dozen gluten-free brands have made the cut at the shop in the Willow Lake Shopping Center on Indianapolis’ northwest side. While Peterson is not restricted to a gluten-free diet, she and her staff work to find the tastiest products for customers who are. In the process, the results of those eating adventures sometimes shock Peterson--in a glorious way. Occasionally she discovers gluten-free/wheat-free products that she clearly prefers to the traditional versions. For instance, she’s found that Wow Foods’ cookies and brownies are “the best,” and notes that they are pre-baked and sold frozen to customers. “We have switched to them.” In addition, Peterson observes that bread products from Kinnikinnick and Udi’s are both flavorful and the most popular with her customers. As for bread and icing mixes, she reports that Pamela’s Products are the favorites. “We’re always looking for new, gluten-free products and always checking them out,” Peterson says. “If we don’t like them, they don’t go on our shelves.” And if a customer wants to buy something that Peterson doesn’t personally like? She says the store will happily place special orders for those items. Location: 2424 Lake Circle Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46268. Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Sunday noon to 5 p.m. For more info, call the store at 317-876-3131 or visit the website: Natures-Market.com. “It is estimated that 30-40% of US citizens have a gluten sensitivity, yet most don’t realize it can cause over 200 symptoms and that most do not involve the digestive tract.” ~ Pamela Reilly, Naturopathic Nutritionist, CNHP, CNC, CPH natural awakenings

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ost owners don’t think they need formal estate-planning documents for their pets because a friend, neighbor or relative has said that they will take care of the pet when the owner dies. Unfortunately, sometimes these folks may have good intentions, but when reality strikes, the hoped-for, unwritten arrangement may not be honored and the pet is euthanized. Such sad occurrences, the result of unforeseen financial distress, broken promises or misunderstandings, can be prevented if the proper legal documents are in place to protect a beloved pet. The owner may provide for the pet either in a legally signed will or a trust specifically created for the named pet. So, which is better?

Limits of a Will

PET TRUSTS Peace of Mind for Your Pet’s Future by Kimberly A. Colgate, Esq.

But where does the pet live in the meantime? Who is taking care of the pet and providing money for housing, food, exercise and health care? Another problem is that even when money or property is given to

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While a will cannot leave property directly to an animal, it can name a person that is charged with the responsibility of caring for the pet, as well as leave available funds to the individual for that purpose. However, problems can arise because many people don’t understand how a will works. With a will, the instructions contained in it are not automatically carried out. A lengthy and formal process must be followed in each state to admit a will to the probate court and appoint an executor; until that happens, no one can access the property of the deceased. Initiating the process typically takes at least 30 days and it can be up to a year before money is distributed to beneficiaries.

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the named person to care for a pet, it is difficult to ensure that they will actually spend the money on the pet, according to the willâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s instructions. This is why creating a trust for the long-term care of a pet is the better solution.

Benefits of a Trust

More than 45 states now have laws making it possible to create a trust for a pet. This arrangement offers many advantages; a pet trust document usually: n Names a physical caretaker for the pet n Names a trustee that will hold the money for caring for the pet n Instructs the trustee to distribute the money to the caretaker according to the instructions contained in the pet trust n Provides the trustee with the authority to place the pet with a new caretaker if for any reason the person named cannot take care of the pet as intended The first step in creating a pet trust is to write out a plan specifying who will care for the pet, how much money will be needed and how it

should be spent, and the name of the person that has agreed to act as trustee. A plan for a pet can be general or detailed. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a good idea to make the pet caretaker the trustee, because the trustee is responsible for enforcing the plan and making certain that the caretaker is following the previous ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s instructions. Otherwise, the trustee is charged with finding a new caretaker that will follow the instructions in the trust document and redirecting the funds to them. A pet trust does not have to be funded until the owner has passed. The easiest way to fund a pet trust is to name the trustee as the recipient of a bank account, a certificate of deposit or an insurance policy. The funds then are immediately available for the care of a pet, according to the instructions contained in the trust document. With written plan in hand, the next step is to meet with an attorney to develop it into a legally enforceable trust document. If the basic plan is already in writing, the lawyer should be able to state a reasonable price to draft the trust. Or, a pet owner may choose to

purchase a guide on how to create a pet trust. For more information, visit CreateA PetTrust.com and see The Pet Plan and Pet Trust Guide, by Kimberly A. Colgate. It explains, in detail, how to create a pet trust and includes a fillin-the-blank pet trust document. Colgate is a practicing trust attorney in Sarasota, FL. Contact her at 941927-2996 or KColgate@FLLawyer.com.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

Mindfulness Meditation for Health and Qigong – 10-11am. Aug. 6, 20, 27. $10 per class or 6 classes for $50. Mother Nature Sun, 6516 Ferguson Street,Broad Ripple. Kathy Johnson 317-4909822 or IndyQi@comcast.net.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

GOING LOCAL Week is a one week challenge to Indiana citizens to eat at least one Indiana locally grown or produced food at each meal during the seven day event which is scheduled for September 4-10, 2011. GoingLocal-Info.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

Laughter Yoga – 7:15pm. Laughter yoga combines laughter with yogic breathing (pranayama). Stillpoint Chiropractic, Stillpoint Family Chiropractic, 9780 Lantern Road, Suite 230, Fishers. 317-863-0365. DrPennella.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

Open House – 5-9pm. Have the opportunity to visit our studio, try a mini-class and ask questions regarding your practice. Evolutions@Yoga, 2801 Fairview Place Suite I, Greenwood. 317-8819642. EvolutionsYoga.com. Spirit Healing Drum Circle – 6:30-8pm. Connect to the rhythm and power of community and experience the healing power of the drum. Drum, dance or just soak it in. $15. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St., Indianapolis. 317-253-5683. MotherNatureSun.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

Fast Food Favorites Cooking Class – 10am-12pm. Makeover your fast food favorites to be healthy and more delicious than the original. $35. Reinventing Wellness, 8725 Gordonshire Dr Indianapolis. 317-408-110. ReinventingWellness.com. Energy Treatments for Health - Sense energy imbalances, perform simple energy treatments, and infuse water with Qi to use as a health balancing agent. $10/class or $50/6. Mother Nature Sun, 6516 Ferguson Street, Indy. Kathy Johnson. 317-490-9822. IndyQi.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

Tapping for Weight Loss and Eating Issues – 6-7:15pm. 4 wks. Use EFT to tap on acupuncture points for losing weight and reducing food cravings. $15 per wk. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E. 56th St., Indpls. 317-257-9642. TapTFJL.com . Sweet & Savory September – 5:30-7:30pm. Fall is coming fast! Come enjoy summer’s last blast of summer treats before it gets chilly outside. $35. Reinventing Wellness, 8725 Gordonshire Dr Indianapolis. 317-408-110. ReinventingWellness.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

Intent Heals Journal Workshop – 1:30-3:30pm. An experiential healing workshop that offers a tangible way to engage in prayer, gratitude and forgiveness. Participants each receive a journal, in a silk bag, to continue the journaling process after the workshop. $30. Elaine Voci Life Skills Coaching, LLC, 11805 North Pennsylvania St, Carmel. 317-730-5481. ElaineVoci.com. Braco DVD Showing – 5:15pm. Satisfy your curiosity and learn what you may expect from the gazing sessions. Snacks provided. Free. Mother Nature Sun, 6516 Ferguson St, Indpls. 317-862-6332. Sounding Light Journey – 6:30-8pm. Join us after the Braco viewing and share some exquisite time with Janiece & Iva. They will co-create deep relaxation with crystal bowls, toning and channeled guided meditation catered intuitively to the collective energy of the group. Bring whatever you need to feel comfortable on the floor. Some mats and blankets are available. $20. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St., Indpls. 317-253-5683. MotherNatureSun.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Structure & Mechanics of Backbending – 1:303:30pm. Learn the basics of healthy backbending. All levels of backbenders welcome. $20. Evolutions@Yoga, 2801 Fairview Place Suite I, Greenwood. 317-881-9642. EvolutionsYoga.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

Women’s Retreat: Introduction to the Healer Within – 9am-4pm. Learn self-healing methods: herbology, Tibetan sound healing, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Yoga Nidra deep relaxation. $95 includes lunch. InnerPeaceYogaCenter, 5038 E. 56th St., Indpls. 317-257-9642. IPYC.org.

Healing Hands Workshop – 10:30am. Our Reiki Master, Ginny Montieth, will share her love of energy balancing and emotional release work with you in this one-of-a-kind workshop. Explore the “power of intent” as well as gain an understanding of the chakras. $25/Sept 10th, $35. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville. 317-870-7220. WeCreateWellness.com. Mindfulness Meditation for Health and Qigong – 10-11am. Aug. 6, 20, 27. $10 per class or 6 classes for $50. Mother Nature Sun, 6516 Ferguson Street,Broad Ripple. Kathy Johnson 317-4909822 or IndyQi@comcast.net.

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Yoga 101 Workshop – 2:30-4pm. Ssafe, peaceful environment to learn more about yoga or deepen your current yoga practice. Walk through the foundational postures step by step, and offer modifications for each pose. $25 by Sept. 10/$35. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville. 317-870-7220. WeCreateWellness.com.

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Indy Veg Fest – 11:30am – 2pm. Sample vegetarian and vegan friendly fare from multiple local vendors. $12/advance $15/door. Indpls Vegetarian Society. Harrison Center. Tickets available at BrownPaperTickets.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

Muscial Celebration – 7pm. The Yuval Ron Ensemble Performs “Seeker of Truth” and “The Legend of the Baal Shem”. The Yuval Ron Ensemble includes Arabic, Jewish and Christian artists who come together to unite the sacred musical traditions of Judaism and Sufism (Islamic mystical tradition) into an unusual musical celebration. $12/ Public. $8/Jcc Members. $6/Children under 13. Arthur M. Glick JCC, 6701 Hoover Road, Indpls. Lisa Freeman. 317-251-9467. JCCindy.org. Meatless Mangia Vegetarian Cooking Class – 5:30-7:30pm. Meatless Mondays and vegetarian lifestyles are becoming ever more popular. We’ll prepare delicious dishes that will even surprise meat-lovers and meat-freers. $35. Reinventing Wellness, 8725 Gordonshire Dr Indianapolis. 317-408-110. ReinventingWellness.com. Kundalini Reiki – 6-9pm. Join Judith Wade to learn about Kundalini energy and be attuned in Kundalini Reiki. Attune objects as Kundalini Reiki channels and much more. This is a certification workshop. $98. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St., Indpls. 317-253-5683. MotherNatureSun.com. Meditation – 7:15pm. Find peace and tranquility in your life and learn how to be present in the moment. Stillpoint Chiropractic, Stillpoint Family Chiropractic, 9780 Lantern Road, Suite 230, Fishers. 317-863-0365. DrPennella.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Crystal Trunk Show – 11am-8pm. Zillions of healing stones and crystals. All shapes and sizes. Turn your piece into jewelry. The Playful Soul, 6516 N. Ferguson. 317-253-0499.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Fall Carnival Kids Yoga – 10:30am-12pm. Fun theme-based yoga class featuring carnival games, prizes and fun yoga poses and breathing techniques and a special craft. The workshop will also include homemade, healthy ice cream and treat bags. $25 per student. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville. 317-870-7220. WeCreateWellness.com.

Mark Your Calendar The ALS Association Indiana Chapter Walk to Defeat ALS – 10am. Join us in the fight against Lou Gehrig’s disease at White River State Park for a fun, family-friendly Walk with music, snacks, activities and more. Aubrey Rhodes, ARhodes@ALSIndiana.org.

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Alpaca Open House – Introducing the joy of raising alpacas and feeling of luxury when wearing Alpaca clothing. Alpacas are part of the sustainable livestock in our state, are easy on the land, are sheared yearly for fleece and allow folks who have not been farmers to embrace the farming lifestyle with ease. Deb and Mel Obermeyer, Mel-O Alpacas, 23164 Vote Road, Batesville, IN 47006. 812-934-3344. MeloAlpacas.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1

Celebrating 40 Years - The Sugarbob Landman 3rd Anniversary celebration. Join us. Good Earth, 6350 Guilford Ave., Indpls. 317-253-3709. Good-Earth.com.

2011 Indy Hair Ball to benefit SNSI – 2:306pm. The seventh annual Hair Ball to benefit Spay-Neuter Services of Indiana (SNSI). The family-friendly event features both silent and live auctions, live music, a baked-goods sale, children’s activities and free food, wine, beer and soft drinks. $20 advance sale / $25 day of event. SNSI 317-767-7771. Irsay Pavilion, 116th St and Ditch Road, Carmel. IndyHairBall.org. Deva Premal and Miten Concert – joined by Nepalese bamboo flutist Manose on their tour of 24 U.S. cities. The couple have been chanting and making music together since they met at an ashram in India 20 years ago. Together, they’ve recorded more than 20 albums, including the jazzinfluenced Password, which debuts this Fall. Visit DevaPremalMiten.com for more details. Cahn Auditorim, NW University, Chicago.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4

Rocky Ripple Festival – 11am-6pm. Visit the Planet Soul booth and enjoy a day of art, music and family fun. Free. 840 West 53rd Street, Indpls. RockyRipple.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

Strategies for Healthy Living Series – 5:30pm. In this informative and interactive 30 minute discussion you will discover two things; how to find the health that you’ve lost and how to keep it once you’ve found it. Zionsville Holistic Chiropractic & Wellness Center, 1620 W Oak St. Ste 100, Zionsville. Free. Bring a friend. Registration required. 317-733-9630. ZHCW@Ymail.com. Chakra Dhyana – 6:30-8pm. This class will consist of chanting the Chakra Dhyana and the Oneness Blessing to raise your vibration and tap into your higher consciousness. The class will end with a Gong Meditation. $15. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St., Indpls. 317-253-5683. MotherNatureSun.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

Indian Indulgence Cooking Class – 5:30-7:30pm. Savor the unforgettable flavors of healthy Indian recipes loaded with fresh produce and glorious gluten free grains. $35. Reinventing Wellness, 8725 Gordonshire Dr, Indianapolis. 317-4080110. ReinventingWellness.com.

Braco Returns to Indy – 11am-7pm. 10/5 11am7pm. Sessions each hour. For over eight years across Europe, people have arrived by the thousands to gazing events featuring this gentle man with a remarkable gift. Satisfy your curiosity. $8/ session. The Fountains Banquet & Conference Center, 502 E. Carmel Drive, Carmel. Braco.net.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8

Oktoberfest - This will be an all day event offering live music, hayrides, pumpkin carving, and more. Serving Organic German Dishes, along with specialty Beers and Wine. Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville 317-733-1700, TPFOrganics.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29

Intent Heals Journal Workshop – 9:30-11:30am. An experiential healing workshop that offers a tangible way to engage in prayer, gratitude and forgiveness. Participants each receive a journal, in a silk bag, to continue the journaling process after the workshop. $30. Elaine Voci Life Skills Coaching, LLC, 11805 North Pennsylvania St, Carmel. 317-730-5481. ElaineVoci.com.

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Become a Junior Aeronaut – Daily through Oct. 31. Learn how to fly a balloon with a certified pilot. Read the instruments, determine weather conditions and control the balloon in flight. Open to anyone age 3 and older. $10. Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers. 317-776-6000. ConnerPrairie.org. Food Drive –Join in our efforts to raise 2500 servings of food to be donated to The Good Samaritan Network to feed hungry Hoosiers. Drop donations off at our office during business hours until 9/14. Stillpoint Family Chiropractic, 9780 Lantern Road, Suite 230, Fishers. 317-863-0365. DrPennella.com.

Place your classified for only $1.00 per word, per month (10 word minimum). To place listing, email content to: Classified@NACrossroads.com. FOOD DRIVE 2500 SERVINGS OF FOOD NEEDED to donate to The Good Samaritan Network to feed hungry Hoosiers. Donate items you would eat to Stillpoint Chiropractic, Dr. Pennella, 9780 Lantern Road, Suite 230, Fishers. For a list of needed items, call 317-863-0365 or visit DrPennella.com and search ‘Events’.

FOR SALE CURRENTLY PUBLISHING NATURAL AWAKENINGS MAGAZINES – For sale in Birmingham, AL; North Central FL; Lexington, KY; Cincinnati, OH; Tulsa, OK; Northeast PA; Columbia, SC; Southwest VA. Call for details 239-530-1377.

OPPORTUNITIES INVESTORS WANTED to help get new organic food products on the market. Call Sheri 317-469-7588 or Joshua 317-652-8102.

REAL ESTATE OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE - 260 S. 1st Street, Suite 2, downtown Zionsville. Room is 11’x10’ perfect for therapists/bodyworkers. $350/month. Call Margarete at 317-347-1001 or Margarete1@Sbcglobal.net.

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Pilates Reformer Classes – Mon–Sat. No Sun classes. Visit website for times. Engage the mind with the body to create exercises that involve whole body movement. $20-$35. Inner You Pilates, 14950 Greyhound Ct, Indianapolis. 317571-8367. InnerYouPilates.com. Waterman’s Farm Market – 8am-7pm. Year round. Large variety of produce and food-related products. 7010 E Raymond St, Indianapolis. WatermansFarmMarket.com. Locally Grown Gardens – Mon-Fri 9am-9pm; Sat 8am-9pm; Sun 9am-8pm. Chef owned and operated year round farm market offering a variety of produce, pies, breads and more. Lunch and dinner served daily. 1050 E 54th St, Indianapolis. 317255-8555. LocallyGrownGardens.com.

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Kundalini Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. All levels. A unique blend of posture, breathwork, meditation and chanting. Currently working through the chakras. Modifications available for any fitness level. $5. Cityoga, 2442 N Central Ave, Indianapolis. 317-430-3875. HariDattiKaur@hotmail. Prayers For World Peace with Mandy Vickery – 11-12:15. All welcome. Increase and maintain a happy, positive mind. Free/Donation. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N. Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317-374-5281. Meditation-Indianapolis.org. Sahaja Meditation – 12-1pm. A simple and spontaneous meditation technique, which destresses mind, improves attention and brings inner peace and joy harnessing one’s own inner energy. Free. Old National Bank, 6135 N College Ave, Indianapolis. 317-300-4560. IndianaMeditation.org.

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Warming Up to Hot Vinyasa – 2-3:15pm. Class for those new to yoga or anxious about the idea of practicing yoga in a hot room. $17. Flourish Yoga + Wellbeing, 10138 Brooks School Rd, Fishers. 317-841-0103. Amy@FlourishYoga.biz. FlourishYoga.Biz. Meditation Class – 6-7pm. A calming, centering meditation that will help one move into the week with peace, rejuevenation, & clarity. Donation. Flourish Yoga + Wellbeing, 10138 Brooks School Rd, Fishers. 317-841-0103. Amy@FlourishYoga.biz. FlourishYoga.Biz.

All-Level Vinyasa Flow – 6-7pm. Flow through poses and put the mind in touch with the body. Modifications offered. 317-870-7220. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville. WeCreateWellness.com.

Meditations For Everyday Life – 7-8:30pm. Current Series: How to Solve Human Problems. $10. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N. Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317-374-5281 or Meditation-Indianapolis.org.

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Slow Flow Yoga – 8am. Donation. Pilates Wellness Studio, 1233 Parkway Dr., Zionsville. 317-8732163. PilatesWellnessStudio.com.

monday

Half Price Glasses of Wine – 5-9pm. Choose from a selection of organic & sustainable wines for half the price. The Loft Restaurant, Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. TPFOrganics.com.

The Green Market – 4-8pm. Shop our vendors to find the best selection in local organic products. The Green Market, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. TPFOrganics.com.

Emotional Freedom Techniques – Use EFT in a supportive group setting to lose weight, help with ADD, change your eating habits, and free yourself of limiting beliefs. It’s as simple as tapping on acupuncture points. $15. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. 317257-9642. IPYC.org. Therapeutic Yoga – 5pm. Begins September 12. Donation. Pilates Wellness Studio, 1233 Parkway Dr., Zionsville. 317-873-2163. PilatesWellnessStudio.com. Simply Meditate – 7-8pm. Meditation Classes for Beginners. Learn meditation to relax the body and mind, achieve inner peace and mental clarity and develop a kind and patient attitude toward everybody. $10/$5 Students. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N. Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317-374-5281 or Meditation-Indianapolis.org. United Rhythms Drum Circle – 7-8pm. 18+. Focuses on sharing rhythm, releasing stress and reconnecting with self. All drums and percussion provided. $5. Bongo Boy Recreational Music and Wellness Center, 8481 Bash Street Ste 1100, Indianapolis. 317-771-0241. Lisa@BongoBoy Music.com. BongoBoyMusic.com.

tuesday Tai Chi Easy Class – 10-11am. Improve use of body’s natural strength, improve physical balance and flexibility, and enhance overall well-being and peace of mind. $10 per class or 6 classes for $50. Mother Nature Sun, 6516 Ferguson Street, Broad Ripple. Kathy Johnson 317-490-9822 or IndyQi@comcast.net. Mindfulness Meditation for Health - Qigong – 12-1pm. Reduce stress, improve balance, improve heart and immune health, increase flexibility, improve mood, improve mental clarity and focus, and energize. $10 per class or 6 classes for $50. Mother Nature Sun, 6516 Ferguson Street, Broad Ripple. Kathy Johnson 317-490-9822 or IndyQi@comcast.net. Adventure Yoga For Kids – 5-5:45pm. Ages 3-8. With the use of imagery and children’s stories, we explore a wide variety of yoga poses and breathing techniques. $12. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville. 317-8707220. WeCreateWellness.com. Yoga for Healing the Heart – 5:45-7pm. Yoga for those recovering from stress, grief, life crisis. PeaceThroughYoga.com.

Gentle Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. A relaxing, slow paced class where we practice basic yoga poses. 317-870-7220. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville. WeCreateWellness.com. Sahaja Meditation – 7-8pm. A simple and spontaneous meditation technique, which destresses mind, improves attention and brings inner peace and joy harnessing one’s own inner energy. Free. Old National Bank, 4950 E. County Line Rd., Greenwood. 317-300-4560. IndianaMeditation.org.

thursday Abundant Life Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Located on the premises of Abundant Life Church on the North East side of 82nd Street. 7606 E. 82nd Street at the Corner of 82 St. & Hague Rd., Indianapolis. Half Price Bottles of Wine – 5-9pm. Organic and sustainable bottles of wine over $50 are half price on Wednesdays. The Loft Restaurant, Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. TPFOrganics.com. All-Level Vinyasa Flow – 6-7pm. Flow through poses and put the mind in touch with the body. Modifications offered. 317-870-7220. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville. WeCreateWellness.com. Meditation and Breathing – 6-7pm. Group meditation brings a higher awareness and greater benefits to participants. Learn new and different ways to relax, unwind, and recharge your body, mind, and soul. $15. 317-870-7220. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville. WeCreateWellness.com. Free Community Drum Circle – 6:45-8pm. All ages/experience welcome. Free. Hand Drum instruction class prior to the drum circle at 6:156:45pm. $5. Bongo Boy Recreational Music and Wellness Center, 8481 Bash Street Ste 1100, Indianapolis. 317-771-0241. Lisa@BongoBoy Music.com. BongoBoyMusic.com. Kundalini Yoga – 6-7:15pm. This class will consist of Kundalini Yoga to raise your vibration and tap into your higher consciousness. $15. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-253-5683. WendyWellness@sbcglobal.net. MotherNatureSun.com.

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Dinner on the Deck – 5-9pm. Enjoy our Chef’s 100% organic menu set to Live Music. Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. 317733-1700. TPForganics.com.

saturday Guided Farm Tours – Get up close and personal with our Cows and Nature. Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. 317-733-1700. TPForganics.com. Binford Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Hawthorn Plaza, Binford Blvd and 62nd St, Indianapolis. 317-841-0755. BinfordFarmersMarket.com. Broad Ripple Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Broad Ripple High School, 1115 Broad Ripple Ave, in lot behind school, Indianapolis. BroadRippleFarmersMarket.com. Carmel Farmers’ Market – 8-11:30am. Carmel Civic Square, in south parking lot, Carmel. CarmelFarmersMarket.com. Fishers Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Fishers Train Station, 11601 Municipal Dr, Fishers. 317-578-0700. FishersChamber.com/chamber/ Farmers_Market.aspx. G re e n w o o d F a r m e r s ’ M a r k e t – 8 a m 12pm. Greenwood Public Library, 310 S Meridian St, Greenwood. 317-883-9144. OldtownGreenwood.com.

Farmers’ Market at the City Market – 9:30am1pm. Market Street between Delaware and Alabama sts, Indianapolis. 317-634-9266. Indycm.com/Farmers-Market. Yoga for Kids; Saturdays – 10-11:15 a.m. at Peace through Yoga in the heart of Eagle Creek Park. Six classes/$30. PeaceThroughYoga.com. Book Study – 9am-12noon. Second Sat/month. Now Creations founder, Vince Lisi, leads a book study and currently studying the New Earth by Eckhart Tolle. Fishers United Methodist Church, 9196 E 116th St, Fishers. Visit NowCreations.org for details. Introduction to Yoga – 12:30-2pm. Second Saturday of every month. Free. All People Yoga Center, 1724 E. 86 St, Indy. 317-818-1800. AllPeopleYoga.com.

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Indiana’s only year-round market, bringing you sustainably produced local goods. Summer hours, Fridays from 4-8pm. See ad on page 10.

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HSI is the first choice in providing direct services for shelter cats and dogs, including adoption, foster home placement, behavior training, appropriate medical care, and affordable spay/neuter services. See ad on page 7.

Voted “Best of Hendricks County” 2009 and 2010. Chiropractic care combined with massage therapy and rehabilitation exercises relieve pain, allergies, headaches and more. See ad on page 20.

7929 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis 317-872-5650 IndyHumane.org

6 Manor Drive, Danville 317-745-5100 DanvilleChiroCenter.com

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anti aging GEIST AGE MANAGEMENT EXPERTS, P.C.

317-752-8958 DrWagner@geistagemanagement.com GeistAgeManagement.com

Individualized nutritional, vitamin supplement, exercise, and hormone replacement therapy treatment plan for men and women called the G.A.M.E. PLAN. Regain vigor and a zest for life. See ad on page 20.

antioxidant XOÇAI HEALTHY CHOCOLATE Joyce Kleinman 317-363-2262 TheHealthyChocolateTeam.com

A delicious, diabeticfriendly, unprocessed Belgian chocolate with more antioxidants in one 33-calorie piece than 1/2 pound of raw spinach. No preservatives or caffeine. See ad on page 10.

camp - overnight JAMESON CAMP

2001 Bridgeport Rd, Indianapolis, 317-241-2661 JamesonCamp.org

Jameson Camp is a resource for the entire Indianapolis community. We offer anywhere from summer camp programming to retreat or meeting spaces to suit your needs. See ad on page 12.

9780 Lantern Rd., Ste. 230, Fishers 317-863-0365 DrPennella.com

Chiropractic focused wellness care concerned with the entire patient, not just symptoms. Office care centered around optimizing the nervous system and thereby optimizing life. See ad on page 22.

colon hydrotherapy CLEANSING WATERS

5501 E. 71st St., Ste A, Indianapolis 317-259-0796 CleansingWaters.net

We promote a “cleansing” lifestyle that focuses on balancing the inner ecosystem at our colon hydrotherapy center. This lifestyle incorporates regular internal cleansing, detoxification and nourishment programs. See ad on page 17.

essential oils YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS April Jordan, Independent Distributor 317-937-2398 AprilJordan.VibrantScents.com

Therapeutic-grade essential oils; organicallypure; over 130 Essential Oils for health, kids, pets; Plus, essential oilenhanced nutritional supplements and products for kids, personal care, dental, home. Income opportunities also available. natural awakenings

9101 Moore Rd., Zionsville 317-733-1700 TradersPointCreamery.com

farms - organic LIFE CERTIFIED ORGANIC FARM NATURE’S CROSSROADS Lifefarmcsa.com NaturesCrossroads.com

Enjoy a variety of certified organic produce through the Community Supported Agriculture program and buy locally grown certified organic seeds and seedlings. TRADERS POINT CREAMERY, THE LOFT RESTAURANT & DAIRY BAR 9101 Moore Rd., Zionsville 317-733-1700 TradersPointCreamery.com

This artisan dairy farm is a serene break from the city hustle. Serving Brunch, Lunch & Dinner for the ultimate organic farm to table experience! See ad on page 8.

footwEAR WALKEZSTORE.COM WalkezStore.com Kathy@walkezstore.com 888-392-5539

Ultra thin 3/4 length ezWalker™ custom orthotics that fit in any shoe. See our ad online at NACrossroads.com

functional medicine OPTIMAL WELLNESS CENTER

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

Dr. Montieth offers natural, safe and effective treatments for the entire family. Natural hormone balancing, fibromyalgia, fatigue, depression, anxiety, seizures, attention, focus and more. See ad on page 15. September

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green cleaning services ORGANICALLY CLEAN Christie Crail 317-469-3201

juice bar SQUEEZE FRESH SMOOTHIES 11769 Commercial Drive, Fishers 317-845-9984

Squeeze brings together the finest and freshest ingredients and artfully combines them to create a wide variety of flavorful and healthy products including smoothies, yogurt, energy shots, and

Enjoy a pristinely cleaned home or office and breathe easier with the aromatic scents of lavender, mint and citrus. Call to schedule your free estimate. See ad on page 8.

healthy dining 3 SISTERS CAFÉ

6360 Guilford Ave., Indianapolis 317-257-5556 3SistersCafeIn.com

Indy’s finest breakfast and best vegetarian dishes for over 15 years. Authentic, slow-cooked made from scratch food, always using mostly local ingredients. Open daily. See ad on page 18.

health foods GOOD EARTH NATURAL FOOD COMPANY

6350 Guilford Avenue, Indianapolis 317-253-3709 Good-Earth.com

Offering a distinctive and broad selection of natural and organic foods, supplements, beauty products, and apparel. Family owned and operated since 1971. See ad on page 22.

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More than twenty years experience successfully managing symptoms of chronic illness. Free Consultations. See ad on page 20. 30

Sahaja Meditation is a simple and spontaneous meditation technique, which de-stresses mind, improves attention and brings inner peace and joy harnessing inner energy. Everyone welcome. See ad on page 8.

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