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contents 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.
21 FALL FLYWAYS Thrill to Flocks in Full Flight by Timothy Boucher
23 WHAT PEACE MEANS 21 TO CHILDREN The World We All Need by Kids for Peace
24 WHOLE-BEING WORKOUTS
Moving the Body Opens the Door to Spirit by Lisa Marshall
28 STAYING POWER
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A Good Trainer Keeps Us On Track by Debra Melani
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30 FAT FIGHT
Like Us, Pets Must Eat
Right and Keep Moving by Dr. Shawn Messonnier
32 DEEP-HEALING YOGA
Release Trauma, Build Resilience by Sarah Todd
34 SCHOOLS GO GREEN Homework, Lunch, Buses Get an Eco-Makeover by Avery Mack
36 SUGAR MONSTER How Sweet It Isn’t by Kathleen Barnes
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perspectives Speak with love. Act with love. Be with love.
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ome of the biggest rewards in life, come from the smallest shifts. Of course, the larger shifts can leave us disoriented for a while and create confusion before jolting us on to another level in life. Recently, I have experienced both and I find solace in the smaller, subtler gifts that fall in between. Sometimes I feel like I’m on a roller coaster and other times, I feel the deepest and most pure sense of gratitude. In our hurried lives, we often take for granted the people that are closest to us, sometimes forgetting that there are people in the world who live without anyone to love or show them love in return. In fact, most of us rarely take the time to love and nurture ourselves. Instead, we tell ourselves how we could do better or beat ourselves up for not being good enough. I believe I have become quite talented at throwing myself in the boxing ring for several rounds and having a self imposed fight. I’m also quite experienced at the art of self neglect. Some of the subtle shifts I’ve experienced recently have brought more awareness and attention to these things. I’m a lover...not a fighter...so why on earth do I beat myself up so bad? I give love but will rarely allow myself to receive it. I often ask myself why? I know that I have infinite love to give and to receive, but unless I shift my intentions to start giving and receiving more at the depths that I possess...I’ll just keep doing what I’ve been doing all along and end up 80 years old, single and with a house full of cats and dogs as my companions. I don’t really like that picture. Especially now that I’ve openly admitted it. Love is energy...maybe it’s as simple as redirecting that energy. I can choose to be angry or grateful. I can live rushed and at a hectic pace or I can learn to slow down and take more time. I can be annoyed with others or simply love them for the gifts they bring to my life. I can choose to live in the moment and choose to live differently. It’s hopeful for me to say these things but I’m still learning how to LIVE them. I know that I’m a loving person, but I don’t always take the time and give the attention to speak, act or be the way I feel inside. I guess these little shifts have helped me realize that I need to speak with love, act with love and “Be” with love. I need to get out of my head and simply “Be” while appreciating the amazing, loving people I have in my life. My new mantra, and one I think we should all live by is: Relax, Let Go, Smile...and just “Be”. With Love and Gratitude, Katie
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Live Like You Are Dying
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here is a powerful song by the Tim McGraw about a man in his early 40s that learns he has but a short time to live. He says it made him wake up and do things he otherwise would not have, and he tells his interviewer, “I hope someday you get the chance to live like you were dying.” Unfortunately, there are too many times that we busy humans forget the importance of truly living. We get so caught up in taking care of the urgent that we forget the important. We essentially fall asleep, and time passes until an event occurs to remind us that time is running out. At that point, we either lie down and wait for the end or do as the song suggests, and start to really live. I recently had such an experience with a physician that said I was on the verge of dying and prompted me to make a health decision about doing some extensive testing. That led to more invasive tests, but the end result is that I’m okay after all. For six weeks while I waited to see where this would all lead, I was faced with taking care of certain “end-of-life” duties such as making living wills and having heart-to-heart talks with my sons. The day of the final test, I was very relaxed and had no problem with it. In fact, I was laughing and cracking jokes the entire time. I was so at peace that the nurses in the procedure room spoke about how the skin on my face glowed. I knew deep inside I was all right. My calm demeanor and relaxed state of acceptance bore witness to a powerful clarity that had come to me about what I wanted to do in my life. It was like all of a sudden, things crystallized, and the day-to-day fog obscuring what is important and what is urgent just disappeared. I knew who I was and what I was meant to be. My priorities shifted from the urgent to the important; specifically, what is important within me on a very personal level. This was not the first time I had faced something like this in my life, but it was by far the longest and most conscious interval in which I was left out in the fields of the unknown. It’s too bad that it takes such experiences to wake us from the somnambulism of sleepwalking through life we too often settle for, but I am grateful for them, nonetheless. Don’t wait until you get a wake-up call to begin living your life as if you were dying every day. Focus on what is important and make the distinction of what is simply urgent. I am not saying not to take care of life; I am saying embrace life more fully, with the passion and vigor of the dying, and do the things that are important to you. In my life, it is the work of helping others live a better, stronger, more vibrant and healthy life mentally, physically and spiritually. What is yours?
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ealth Zone, a new, healthy concept smoothie bar and café, has opened at 6426 Bowden Road, Suite 206, in the South Point Shopping Center at the corner of Bowden and Salisbury Road, in Jacksonville, dedicated to meeting the need of those looking for a delicious and healthy breakfast and lunch. “I want to create a gathering place that’s welcoming, cozy and meets the dining needs of everyone,” says owner Edna Warren. Health Zone features fresh smoothies and freshly made juices all day. The breakfast menu includes traditional and vegetarian sandwiches, omelets and hearty corn beef hash. The lunch menu is packed with many options for vegetarians and omnivores alike, such as paninis, salads and rice bowls. Certified rainforest coffee and vegan, gluten-free and traditional desserts are on the menu and flavored water is available, too, filtered using by reverse osmosis. Health Zone plans to offer nutrition and wellness classes during the year. For more information, call 904-527-1078 or visit HealthZoneJax.com.
acksonville Health & Wellness Center will present a free lecture, The Science of Change – Following Your Bliss, at 6 p.m., September 12. Dr. Repole, a practicing functional medicine practitioner, will talk about his owns experiences personally and with the thousands of patients he has treated over the years. Most of us intellectually know what to do, but still become addicted to negative thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This lecture addresses the unimaginable; the science of changing the negative into the positive, exploring a journey from the un-manifest to the manifest. The answer comes down to rewiring our brain circuitry, becoming a superconductor of consciousness, uncovering our highest potential and exploring our life’s mission – our bliss. Admission is free. Location: 9957 Moorings Dr., Ste. 403, Jacksonville. For more information and to sign up, call 904-268-6568 or visit DrRepole.com. See ad page 15.
New Minister at Unity of Jacksonville
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herese Donlan Lee has begun her tenure as new minister at Unity Church of Jacksonville. Her inaugural lesson will take place September 8, with a celebratory potluck lunch following the 11 a.m. service. She most recently served as a transitional minister at Unity in Santa Barbara, California, and before that as senior minister at Unity Southeast Church, in Kansas City, Missouri, ABANAH Ministries and Spiral Pathways (UWM Alternative Ministries). Lee spent time as a coach at Unity Worldwide Ministries and as a SEE instructor at Unity Institute. She has received professional training in mediation, conflict resolution, spiritual intelligence, Thriving Ministries Model, prayer chaplain training and more. She is also a certified facilitator for Healthy Congregations and BePeace. Lee has a history in professional management and sales, a degree in philanthropy and nonprofit management and certification in fundraising management from DePaul University, in Chicago. Location: 634 Lomax St., Jacksonville. For more information, call 904-355-5100 or visit UnityJax.com.
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Donation Yoga Class to Benefit Beaches Ministry
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yoga benefit for the Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry (BEAM) will be held at 3 p.m., September 15, at Ocean Yoga, in Atlantic Beach. Candice Kramer, a Kripalu-certified yoga instructor, will lead the 75-minute class for all levels. “When I heard BEAM was not included in the city of Jacksonville public service grant funding for next year, I sat down and wrote them a check, but wanted to do more,” she says. The price of admission is a donation to BEAM, in cash or a check made payable to BEAM. Those unable to attend may send checks to Ocean Yoga. BEAM was founded in 1985 by The Beaches Ministerial Association to help residents of Mayport, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach and Ponte Vedra in need of the basic necessities of life.
TriYoga Workshop at Discovery Yoga Center
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iscovery Yoga Center will host a TriYoga workshop on September 27 to 29, with world-class yoga master Yogini Kaliji (Kali Ray). The workshop will include Yogaflow, prana vidya and nada practices, woven together by jnana flow. The workshop begins on Friday evening with an introduction to TriYoga. Saturday and Sunday mornings cover the basics of the practice, Saturday afternoon focuses on freeing the hips, and Sunday afternoon focuses on freeing the spine. Kaliji is international renowned as a yogini and the founder of TriYoga, a systematically introduced, prana-inspired method that includes the full spectrum of yoga practices. TriYoga is taught in more than 40 countries, with 35 TriYoga Centers worldwide. Cost is $200 for all workshops or $50 for individual workshops. Location: 3 Davis St., Saint Augustine. To register, call 904-824-7454, email Info@DiscoveryYoga.com or visit DiscoveryYoga.com. See ad page 33.
Fall Workshop at Mandarin Garden Club
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he Duval County Extension Offices/UF IFAS will offer a Fall Gardening Workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., September 10, at the Mandarin Garden Club. Topics include garden recyclables, tips for fall edibles and gardening in raised beds. Cost is $5. Location: 2892 Loretto Rd., Jacksonville. To preregister, call Becky at 904-255-7450 or email BeckyD@coj.net.
Location: 51 Pine St., Atlantic Beach, FL 32233. For more information, call 904613-7394 or visit OceanYoga.biz. Also visit JaxBEAM.com.
Learn How to Make a Rain Barrel
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he Duval County Extension Office is offering a Make-and-Take Rain Barrel Workshop from 9:30 to noon, September 20. Participants will make their own 55-gallon plastic rain barrels to take home. They will learn how to connect a rain barrel to a rain garden and learn some important information about water conservation. Cost is $45 ($5 without barrel) for up to 35 prepaid registrations. No walk-ins for make-and-take. Location: 1010 N. McDuff Ave., Jacksonville. To register by Sept. 16 (required), visit RainBarrel92013.Eventbrite.com. For more information, call 904-255-7450.
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newsbriefs Sacred Chanting and Meditations to Transform Health and Relationships
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he benefits of meditation and chanting have been extolled for decades—calm the mind, bring inner peace. Sacred meditations not only benefit the mind and body, but also offer transformation of health, relationships and intelligence. Learn the power of transformation with certified Soul Healer and teacher Geho Gold at a workshop, Love Melts All Blockages and Transforms All Life, September 21, at the Center for Spiritual Living, in St. Augustine. As the world’s most powerful Divine Healer and Soul Master, Master Zhi Gang Sha teaches, “Heal the soul first; then healing of the mind and body will follow.” For total transformation in every aspect of life, we must first clear the blockages at the soul level, where the lessons lie. One way to do this is chanting sacred mantras and meditations that offer Soul Healing. Location: 1795 Old Moultrie Rd. For more information, call 386-341-6260 or visit BeHealedWithin.com. See ad page 25.
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eventh Wonder Day Spa has adding a new service, intuitive card reading. Individuals may experience a visual representation of what is going on inside their subconscious and the world around them as revealed to the reader through the use of pictures on cards. The cards reveal what is likely to happen in a person’s life in the next six months to a year if they keep doing things exactly as they are now. If the subject doesn’t like what they see in the cards, it means they need to make some changes. Card reader Jickie Yocum has been performing for Intuitive Card Reading for more than 30 years. She has the ability to receive the energy emitting from them and tell their hopes, fears and outcomes. Natural Awakenings readers will receive $15 off their first experience with this service. Call to make appointments at 904-3818686 or book online at Seventh-Wonder.com.
Unity Celebrates 20th Annual World Day of Prayer
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Unity Church of Jacksonville prayer vigil for the 20th annual Unity World Day of Prayer will occur from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Sept. 12. This year’s theme is, “Living Well: Nurturing Mind, Body and Spirit.” The prayer or affirmation is: “My positive thoughts, words, and actions create a healthy life—mind, body, and spirit.” Names submitted for prayer will be read aloud throughout the day. At 7 p.m., a worship service will be held. Unity invites people of all faiths to join in praying for the health and well-being of the world and for one another. Worldwide, thousands will join Silent Unity, an international, 24/7 prayer ministry open to people of all faiths to observe the World Day of Prayer as an opportunity to make a positive difference by fostering healing and wholeness through prayer.
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Lead the Way in Celebrating Life’s Milestones
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For more information or to enroll, call 973-746-1792 or visit CelebrantInstitute. org. Mention Natural Awakenings to obtain a $100 discount. See ad, page 12.
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Race Benefits Girls on the Run Scholarships
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cean Yoga is introducing their newest class, Chair Yoga, from 11 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays, from September 11 to October 30. Chair yoga is suitable for people of all ages, fitness and mobility levels and complements physical therapy. The class will be taught by Irene Vanhulsentop, a RYT-200 certified Kripalu Yoga teacher, certified Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga teacher and a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists. Focusing on breathing, alignment and balance, this eight-week series introduces yoga postures adapted for a chair or wheelchair. The chair replaces the yoga mat and becomes an extension of the body, allowing participants to take full advantage of yoga’s amazing fitness, health and healing potential.
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Jog or Walk to Live Longer
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slow jog around the block a few times a week can prolong life. The Copenhagen City Heart Study monitored 1,878 joggers for 30 years and found that 44 percent of these subjects are less likely to prematurely die from any cause than non-runners. Males and females that continued to jog regularly added 6.2 years and 5.6 years, respectively, to their average lifespans. It only takes 1.5 hours of slow-to-average-pace jogging a week to reap the longevity benefits. Walking is also beneficial; the National Institutes of Health says it can add up to 4.5 years to the average life expectancy. Seventy-five minutes of brisk walking a week can add 1.8 years to life expectancy after age 40, according to study results cited in PLOS Medicine.
School Lunches Minus the Meat
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s the first school in the nation to go completely meatless, 400 students at New York City’s P.S. 244, the Active Learning Elementary School, are treated to eclectic fare that includes black bean and cheese quesadillas, falafels, and tofu in an Asian sesame sauce. “We’ve had a really great response from the kids, but they also understand it’s about healthy options,” says Principal Bob Groff. “Because we teach them to make healthy choices, they understand what is happening and believe in what we’re doing, too.” When the school opened in 2008, the cafeteria served vegetarian meals three days a week. “We started to try out recipes with small groups of students to see what they liked and didn’t like. It was a hit,” says Groff. All meals adhere to U.S. Department of Agriculture standards, so students get plenty of nutrient- and protein-dense vegetables. Students are also welcome to pack their own lunches, including meat.
Yoga Relieves Back Pain
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ould a simple yoga class ease chronic back pain? Yes, say researchers in two recent studies. Scientists at the University of Washington found that subjects reported a 61 percent decrease in back pain when practicing yoga in a 12-week period compared with doing simple stretching. The researchers attributed their findings, published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, to yoga’s physical and breathing exercises and how they increase awareness and relaxation. Another project, funded by Arthritis Research UK, showed that Britons with long-term back pain that took a 12-week yoga course reported 75 percent fewer sick days.
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Weightlifting Lowers Heart Disease and Diabetes Risks
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ewer than 10 percent of Americans regularly lift weights, but perhaps more of us should, according to a study in The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Scientists at the University of North Florida, in Jacksonville, found that weightlifters had a 37 percent reduced risk of metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors linked to heart disease and diabetes. Previous research has linked having greater muscle strength and mass (results of weightlifting) to lower rates of metabolic syndrome. People with three out of five risk factors—a large waist (more than 40 inches for men, more than 35 inches for women), high triglycerides and low levels of HDL (good) cholesterol, high blood pressure and high blood sugar—may be diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. The researchers also analyzed data from the 1999-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, which showed that young men were most likely to do regular weightlifting, while women, older people and Latinos were least likely. The survey statistics support the conclusion that non-weightlifters are more likely to exhibit metabolic syndrome.
Hair to Dye For
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hree-quarters of American women are interested in changing their hair color, particularly to cover gray, according to a Clairol study. But other studies show they should be wary of most traditional hair dyes and consider natural alternatives. A study from the University of Southern California published in the International Journal of Cancer, for example, identified women using permanent hair dyes at least once a month to be at the highest risk for bladder cancer. As early as 2007, the European Union banned 22 potentially dangerous chemicals in cosmetic and body care products, including hair dyes. In the journal Materials last year, British researchers warned of the increased cancer risk from toxic chemicals called secondary amines, found in European- and U.S.-manufactured permanent hair dyes, because they remain on the hair for extended periods long after application and can penetrate skin. Meanwhile, increasing demand by consumers for safer products has expanded the market for natural hair dyes containing henna, oils and extracts from berries and other fruits, plus vegetables. Many are now available at pharmacies, organic salons and online, including do-it-yourself recipes.
Protein for Breakfast Curbs Food Cravings
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kipping breakfast or eating sugary breakfast breads and cereals sets us up for increased appetite all day long, while protein-rich food effectively satiates us, according to a recent University of Missouri-Columbia study. Subjects were 20 overweight young women, ages 18 to 20, divided into three groups: those that skipped breakfast, ate cereal, or enjoyed a 350-calorie, high-protein breakfast of eggs and lean meat. Researchers tracking brain function concluded that those eating the high-protein breakfast were better able to control their eating throughout the day and evening. For people that don’t currently eat breakfast, lead researcher Heather Leidy, Ph.D., an assistant professor of nutrition and exercise physiology, says it only takes about three days to acclimate the body. Leidy suggests first trying plain Greek yogurt, cottage cheese or egg or meat burritos. Aim for 35 grams of protein in the morning for all-day control of food cravings.
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Antibacterials May Make Kids Allergy-Prone
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dults’ obsession with antibacterial soaps, toothpastes and other personal care products may be making our children more prone to many allergies, according to research from the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, in Baltimore, Maryland. While not the direct cause, researchers say such products may impair the development of children’s immune systems. In a study of 860 children between the ages of 6 and 18, researchers found elevated levels of immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies in children from households where these products were used. IgEs increase when exposed to allergy-causing substances like pollen, pet dander and certain foods. Urine levels of triclosan, an antibacterial agent used in soaps, mouthwash and toothpaste, provided the strongest link to increased IgE levels and increased allergy risk. Parabens, preservatives with antimicrobial properties commonly found in shampoos, conditioners, lotions and body washes, were strongly associated with allergies to pollen and pet dander. These results confirm the “hygiene hypothesis” that society’s focus on cleanliness has actually prevented children from getting dirty and developing strong immune systems that are regularly challenged and strengthened by pathogens, say researchers.
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eens with acne might consider cutting back on milk and other dairy products. Foods with a high-glycemic index (carbohydrates affecting blood sugar levels) are the leading causes of acne at all ages, according to a meta-review of studies and clinical trials published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Now, researchers at New York University say milk’s natural hormones may additionally stimulate the acne-producing hormones present at puberty. “Milk is designed to grow things—namely babies—and in the case of cows’ milk, calves,” comments Dr. Mark Hyman, author of The Blood Sugar Solution. “It’s naturally full of muscle-building anabolic hormones… which [also] cause bad acne.” Hyman considers cows’ milk “nature’s perfect food only if you are a calf,” and warns of “60-some hormones in the average glass of milk; even organic, raw and bovine growth-hormone-free milk.” natural awakenings
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Freebie Fruit
Online Mapping Points the Way Falling Fruit (FallingFruit.org), created by Caleb Philips, co-founder of Boulder Food Rescue, and Ethan Welty, a photographer and geographer based in Boulder, Colorado, uses a map to cite locations of fruits and vegetables that are free to forage around the world. It looks like a Google map, with reported locations marked with dots. Zoom in and click on one to find a description of what tree or bush is there. The description often includes information about the best season to pluck plant fruits, the quality and yield, a link to the species’ profile on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s website and additional advice on accessing the spot. Welty compiled most of the half-million or so locations from various municipal databases, local foraging organizations and urban gardening groups. Additionally, the map is open for Wikipedia-style public editing. He says, “Falling Fruit pinpoints all sorts of tasty trees in public parks, lining city streets and even hanging over fences from the UK to New Zealand.” It also lists beehives, public water wells and even dumpsters with excess food waste.
Killing Fields
Neonicotinoid Pesticides Threaten Birds and Insects, Too Controversial neonicotinoid pesticides linked to catastrophic honeybee declines in North America and Europe may also kill other creatures, posing ecological threats even graver than feared, according to a new report by the American Bird Conservancy. It claims that dangers to birds and streamdwelling and soil-dwelling insects accidentally exposed to the chemicals have been underestimated by regulators and downplayed by industry. “The environmental persistence of the neonicotinoids, their propensity for runoff and for groundwater infiltration and their cumulative and largely irreversible mode of action in invertebrates raise environmental concerns that go well beyond bees,” according to the report co-authors, pesticide policy expert Cynthia Palmer and pesticide toxicologist Pierre Mineau, Ph.D., who both work for the nonprofit. They note that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency typically sets guidelines for bird exposures using laboratory tests on just two species, which ignores widely varying sensitivities among hundreds of other species. Scott Black, executive director of the Xerces Society, an invertebrate conservation group, says that integrated pest management (IPM), which combines precisely targeted chemical use with other, non-chemical means of pest control, can deliver industrial-scale yields in an environmentally sustainable way. To the detriment of wildlife, “[Our nation] has moved away from IPM, from scouting a farm, putting in habitat for beneficial insects and spraying only if there’s damage,” he warns. “With neonicotinoids, they don’t do that anymore,” instead returning to indiscriminate blanket spraying. Primary source: Tinyurl.com/ABCBirdReport 18
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Fare Sharing
Three Is the Perfect Number With increasing traffic congestion and escalating gas prices, carpooling has become a way of life in America’s biggest cities. Now new high-tech innovations such as ridesharing apps that make the process more efficient have given rise to a new class of riders know as “slugs”. The term was originally coined by bus drivers trying to distinguish between commuters awaiting carpool drivers and people standing in line for the bus, just as they used to stay vigilant for fake bus tokens known as slugs. In many urban centers with specific lanes dedicated to cars with three occupants (HOV-3), having clearly marked entry and exit points benefits everyone—drivers move faster and save gas; riders get to work; and the environment gets a break. The magic number is three—something about having just two occupants doesn’t seem as safe to many people, although the concept is the same. If the worst happens and no drivers show up, there’s always the bus. Source: Grist.com
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Scrub Up
Cleaning the Environment a Step at a Time Unilever, one of the world’s largest consumer product companies, which makes Vaseline and Dove soaps, is doing away with a longtime manufacturing process because scientists and environmental groups are concerned that it contributes to polluting oceans. The company has decided to phase out the use of plastic micro-beads as a scrubbing agent in all personal care products by 2015. Small pieces of plastic material under five millimeters in diameter, referred to as micro-plastics, originate from a variety of different sources, including the breakdown of larger plastic materials in the water, the shedding of synthetic fibers from textiles during domestic clothes washing, and the microbeads used for their abrasive properties in a range of consumer and industrial products.
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Bivalve Farming May Purify Fouled Waters Scientists are investigating whether mussels can be grown in urban areas as a way of cleansing coastal waters of sewage, fertilizers and other pollutants. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has placed an experimental raft at the mouth of New York City’s Bronx River with long tendrils seeded with geukensia demissa hanging beneath it. The two-year experiment will test whether the ribbed mussel can survive in the industrial and organic effluent found there. If it does, that could have implications for cleaning up coastal waters all over the world. The idea of using bivalves like mussels, oysters and clams to purify waterways has been on the minds of conservationists and scientists for decades. If the creatures can absorb enough nitrogen from the polluted water, it will prevent algae blooms that deprive waterways of the oxygen needed to support life. Other researchers also are investigating the beneficial effects of raising seaweed and kelp in conjunction with bivalves to clean coastal waters. Source: E360.yale.edu
Fashion Freedom
Fair Trade Comes to Retail Clothing The revolution that started in food is expanding to clothing: origins matter. With fair trade coffee and organic fruit now standard on grocery shelves, consumers concerned with industry working conditions, environmental issues and outsourcing are now demanding similar accountability for their T-shirts. As a result, some retailers have started supplying information about how and where their products are made. “There’s real demand for sweat-free products,” observes Ian Robinson, Ph.D., a lecturer and research scientist at the University of Michigan who studies labor issues. “Consumers don’t have the information they need, and they do care.” The New York Times reported that a recent factory collapse in Bangladesh might play a part in changing that. Loblaw Companies Limited, the parent company of Joe Fresh, which produced clothing there, has vowed to audit factories more aggressively and compensate the victims’ families. “The apparel industry can be a force for good,” vows Galen G. Weston, Loblaw’s chairman.
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Sustaining a Healthy Environment Daily Choices We Make Determine the Well-Being of Our Planet.
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Portable Power from Any Windowpane The Window Socket, a new device that attaches to any window using a suction cup, provides a small amount of electricity to charge and operate small devices from its solar panel. Inventors Kyuho Song and Boa Oh, of Yanko Design, note, “We tried to design a portable socket so that users can use it intuitively, without special training.” Even better, the charger stores energy. After five to eight hours of charging, The Socket provides 10 hours of juice to charge a phone, even in a dark room. The device is not yet available in the United States. Find more information at Tinyurl.com/WindowSocket.
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Food Shortages Guide Behavior A new report published in American Naturalist by a pair of ecologists, W. Alice Boyle and Courtney J. Conway, at the University of Arizona, in Tucson, has determined that the primary pressure prompting short-distance bird migrations comes from seasonal food scarcity, not their amount of eating or living in non-forested environments, as was previously thought. “It’s not just whether they eat insects, fruit or nectar, or where they eat them; it matters how reliable that food source is from day-to-day,” says Boyle. A universal assumption has been that short-distance migration is an evolutionary steppingstone to longer trips. The team’s work contradicts that idea by showing that the two are inherently different. They also found that species that forage in flocks are less likely to migrate. “If a bird is faced with food scarcity, is has two options,” Boyle notes. “It can either forage with other birds or migrate.”
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Researchers at Virginia Tech, in Blacksburg, attest they have succeeded in using xylose, the most abundant simple plant sugar, to produce a large quantity of hydrogen in a method that can be performed using any source of biomass. “Our new process could help end our dependence on fossil fuels,” projects Y. H. Percival Zhang, the associate professor of biological systems engineering who is spearheading the initiative. This environmentally friendly method of producing hydrogen utilizes renewable natural resources, releases almost zero greenhouse gases and doesn’t require costly heavy metals. Most hydrogen for commercial use is produced from natural gas, which is expensive to manufacture and generates a large amount of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. “It really doesn’t make sense to use non-renewable natural resources to produce hydrogen,” says Zhang. “We think this discovery is a game-changer in the world of alternative energy.”
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Global Glamour Natural Beauty Aids from India
The health and beauty aisle at Indian grocery stores includes several natural products in wide use among Indian women. Here are some popular ones available in America. Henna: Women mix powder from the henna plant with water to use as a natural hair dye and conditioner. Coconut oil: Indian women regularly massage a natural oil into their scalp before washing to keep their hair healthy and prevent the scalp from drying out and itching. “Coconut oil helps to grow hair long,” advises Bibya Malik, owner of Bibya Hair Design, a salon chain in Chicago. “It is probably the most widely used hair oil in the Indian subcontinent; amla oil, jasmine oil and other herbal oils are used, as well.” Rosewater: Most often used as a skin toner, some women also like to spray rosewater on their face as a refresher. Rosewater has a long history as a fragrance and as a flavoring in dessert recipes. Ubtan: This mixture of turmeric, gram (chickpea) flour and herbs is combined with milk or water as a beauty treatment. Indian brides scrub their skin with it in the days prior to their wedding. Source: Bibya Hair Design, research by Bushra Bajwa
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all migration literally brings birds of a different feather than in springtime. Spring migration brings a glorious burst of song and color as millions of tiny feathered gems pour northward, singing their hearts out, flitting about with the excitement of arrival at their breeding grounds. They are relatively easy to spot and identify by their voices and bright plumage. In the fall, birdwatching is trickier. To survive, migrating birds need to go to warmer climes for food, because insects do not thrive in cold temperatures. Males molt their bright plumage, needing fresh feathers for the long flight. Most retain some color, but generally, they are duller and look similar to the females. Identification becomes harder because some species are similar in appearance and the singing gives way to an occasional, subtle call, emitted as little chipping sounds at most. The Internet offers a comprehensive range of data that can suggest which days are best for early morning viewings. Experienced birders know the best local spots, and weather forecasts are good indicators of timing. Sid Gautreaux’s pioneering study of bird migration in the 1960s using weather radar, still ongoing at the Radar Ornithology Lab at South Carolina’s Clemson University, is available to birders on regional websites via Tinyurl.com/USBirdTrackingRadar.
While radar can confirm the magnitude and direction of the migration over the previous night, weather predictions help forecast when big flights will occur. So, the next step is to hold a wetted finger up to the wind. A big cold front will hold up birds from moving south because the associated low pressure brings southerly winds and storms. Birds wait it out, storing fuel. Then, when the front clears and a tailwind comes from the north, a floodtide of birds pours southward. Eager birders, having arrived shortly after dawn, await at selected spots 200 to 300 miles south of the leading edge of the former front. On days like these, the skies are brimming with birds. Grassroots monitoring reports on the birds’ progress from mid-August through October are posted at eBird. org, sponsored by New York’s Cornell Lab of Ornithology (Birds.Cornell.edu). As Joni Mitchell sang, we rejoice that, “They’ve got the urge for going now, and they’ve got the wings to go.” Timothy Boucher is a senior conservation geographer at The Nature Conservancy (Nature.org), focused on ecosystem services, land use, habitat conditions and links between conservation and human well-being. His fieldwork spans six continents, encompassing local and global issues.
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WORKOUTS Moving the Body Opens the Door to Spirit by Lisa Marshall
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t’s the Sabbath, a day of “Exercise can “the flail.” As the World Beat playlist picks up the prayer, and millions of be a powerful pace, Pierrat leads the people across America through a funky, raveare quietly sitting or kneelgateway to group like series of dance moves ing, humbly communing with a power greater than the spiritual.” aimed at “opening up” the hips and chest and somethemselves. ~ Chantal Pierrat thing less tangible deep But inside the Alchemy inside. By song five, the of Movement studio in Boulsweat is flowing and some are dancing der, Colorado, the Soul Sweat faithful unabashedly, eyes closed, lost in the are connecting with their higher power music. Others are smiling broadly, makin a different fashion. In bare feet, and ing eye contact in the mirror. wearing yoga pants and tank tops, they The sense of joy and interconnectfind a place before a wall-to-wall miredness in the room is palpable. “Exerror while a slow, Afro-Brazilian rhythm cise can be a powerful gateway to the vibrates the wooden floor. spiritual,” observes Pierrat, the founder At the urging of instructor Chantal of Soul Sweat, a highly choreographed, Pierrat, they let their arms and necks spiritually charged dance workout. go limp, shaking off the week’s stresses Twenty years after the yoga craze via a sensual, full-body writhe she calls
introduced Westerners to the possibility that the two seemingly incongruous goals could be intertwined, the spirituality-fitness link has spread well beyond the yoga mat. It has spawned fusions ranging from Body Gospel, a Christian workout tape, and Jewish Yoga classes to triathlon programs rooted in Native American teachings and Buddhismbased running meditation workshops. In addition, creative instructors have been fusing body/mind/spirit classics like yoga and Pilates with hardcore cardio disciplines like spinning and boxing. Half of all U.S. fitness clubs now offer mind/body programming, according to the IDEA Health & Fitness Association, and the portion of classes dedicated to “mind/spirit” versus just “body” is on the rise. “The newer programming is balanced 50-50, rather than the 80-20 body-mind split of the past,” estimates Sandy Todd Webster, editor in chief of IDEA’s publications. At a time when, according to the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life, the number of people that identify with “no organized religion” continues to grow (topping one-fifth of Americans and one-third of U.S. adults under 30), more people than ever are exploring exercise as a path to both flatter abs and deeper self-discovery. “We have spent so long focusing on the mind and the brain… but that is not the whole story,” says Pierrat. “The somatic, or physical, expression of spirituality is the future.”
In the Zone
The notion that intense dancing or a long run could spark what feels like a spiritual awakening makes sense to Philadelphia-based research neuroscientist and physician Andrew Newberg, author of How God Changes Your Brain. A pioneer in the field of integrative “neurotheology”, he has for years used brain imaging technologies to study the impact religious or spiritual practices like deep meditation, intense prayer and speaking in tongues have on the brain. Exercise, he says, provides many of the same effects. In addition to prompting a surge of feel-good endorphins, a highly strenuous workout is one of the few activities that can lead to simultaneous activa-
“God has created us with a body. Why aren’t we praying with our body?” ~ Marcus Freed tion of both sympathetic (fight-or-flight) and parasympathetic (calming) nervous system reactions. “Normally, when one of these is active, the other one shuts down, but when people drive one or the other to a very heightened level of activity, there is some evidence that the other turns on too,” explains Newberg. That intense dual firing can paradoxically lead to an interruption in sensory information traveling to areas of the brain that control our sense of ourselves at any moment. “Not only do you have this great feeling of energy and calmness, but you tend to lose your sense of space and time,” he notes. Newberg’s own research also suggests that when people “surrender” themselves in a spiritual practice, the frontal lobe (the practical part of the brain that keeps our thoughts in check) quiets. He speculates that something similar may happen in the midst of, say, a marathon or intense dance, enabling out of the ordinary thoughts and feelings to surface. “It can allow for creativity—a blending of different, more intuitive ideas in ways you don’t normally mix things,” comments Newberg. So, is exercise able to only make us feel like we’re having a mystical experience, or is it somehow actually opening a channel to the divine? Newberg declines to go there, commenting that a brain scan tells what’s going on in the brain, not in the soul. Yet he has no doubt the two are inextricably linked. He says, “There are many well-known examples of intense experiences, like Sufi dancing, generating spiritual experiences for people.”
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Marcus Freed is one of those people. He grew up in a traditional Jewish family in London, England, and attended a rabbinical seminary in Israel. Still, he felt that something was missing in his spiritual life. “I thought, ‘God has created us with a body. Why aren’t we praying with our body?’” Freed says that Biblical text often references the body: King David, in the
Book of Psalms, says, “Let all my bones praise the creator.” The Jewish Talmud refers to a rabbi that “stretched his spine with a prayer of gratitude.” Yet, Freed observes, the physical elements of daily spiritual practice have been largely forgotten over the centuries. When he discovered yoga, it filled a gap for him. “I found a way to draw upon this incredible spiritual literature but ground it in the body, so that experience is not just in the head, but also in the heart.” Thus, Freed founded Bibliyoga, which launches each class with a Hebrew or Kabbalistic teaching, followed by poses that incorporate its themes, as reflected in his book, The Kosher Sutras: The Jewish Way in Yoga and Meditation. The practice, now taught in cities around the United States and Europe, has prompted the birth of similarly religion-infused classes, including Christ Yoga, and the Jewish Yoga Network. “A lot of people separate things, saying they’ll get their spirituality from one place and their exercise from somewhere else,” says Freed. “I think they are missing out.”
Mindful Sports
The spirituality-exercise link likewise resonates through other traditionally solo pursuits such as triathlon activities and running, in which many athletes say a more mindful approach to training has infused their sport with more meaning, and in some cases, improved their performances. Ironman Marty Kibiloski, formerly a competitive marathoner and road racer, led what he terms a “high achievement, low contentment” life for years, measuring his self-worth by timed results that never quite satisfied him. In 2006, he attended a Running with the Mind of Meditation three-day workshop, based on Rinpoche Sakyong Mipham’s book of the same name. The retreat combined with his newfound interest in Buddhism, completely redefined running for him. Kibiloski prefers to steer clear of the word “spiritual” (which he sees as
somewhat ambiguous) when describing what he now experiences when running. Instead, he frames it as a vehicle for self-discovery, a mobile meditation that provides the intense focus and freedom from distraction that enables him to “awaken to how things really are.” He now leads the retreat that proved pivotal for him, drawing more than 100 runners each Labor Day weekend to the Shambhala Mountain Center, in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. Participants learn to focus on the cadence of their footfalls, their breathing and their surroundings to, as he puts it, “move meditation beyond the cushion.” He remarks, “It trains you to have your mind be still when your body is active, which is how you are in everyday life.” Triathlete Mark Allen credits his work with Brant Secunda, a shaman and teacher in the Huichol Indian tradition of Mexico, for enabling him to overcome negative self-talk and physical stresses and go on to win the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, six times in the late 1980s and early 90s. He notes, “In every one of my physical workouts, I also focused on training the spiritual aspect, so that when I got that chatter in my head, saying, ‘This is too hard’ or ‘I want to quit,’ I could go to a quiet place, rather than a negative one.” Based on their book, Fit Soul, Fit Body: Nine Keys to a Healthier, Happier You, the pair conduct workshops around the country on how to strengthen both soul and body by intertwining both. “Some people think you are only spiritual when you are praying, but when you are moving your body, that is an intensely spiritual experience, too,” says Allen. “It’s my way of saying, ‘Thank you for letting me be alive.’” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer near Boulder, CO. Connect at Lisa@LisaAnnMarshall.com.
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UNIVERSAL FITNESS TIPS
Mindful Practices Enhance Any Routine by Casey McAnn
When it comes to attaining fitness, several well-regarded recommendations increase the likelihood of success. Natural Awakenings canvassed online fitness sources for tips and techniques intended to keep workouts safe, fun and satisfying. Our favorites follow. Always stretch – Light stretching before and after workouts loosens muscles and increases circulation for quicker repair and healing. It can also help prevent injuries. It’s ideal to hold stretches for at least 30 seconds, breathing “into” the muscles that are being stretched and inviting a gentle release of tension on the exhalation. If any pain surfaces while stretching a certain area, stop. Start slowly – Begin and build workout routines slowly in order to avoid straining muscles and ligaments. Exercise at least twice a week, the bare minimum for staying physically fit. Be well rounded – Add leg and back exercises to crunches and bicep curls, and vary cardio routines to stay enthusiastic about workouts. Experiment with all the equipment available at a studio or gym, asking a trainer for guidance. Drink plenty of water – Drinking water helps to decrease appetite and eliminate cravings, while nourishing and hydrating the body. The goal is to drink half of one’s body weight number in ounces each day. Keep it regular – Making exercise a regularly scheduled part of the week eliminates excuses. Keep it on the calendar and show up as dutifully as for any other important appointment. Make up any days missed. Increase intensity – More intense workouts mean less time spent doing them while achieving the same level of benefits. It’s also important to keep endurance exercises in any routine, however, because they are vital for cardiovascular benefits and building stamina. Use weights – Adding muscle to the body increases strength, life expectancy and fat burning. To tone muscles,
use a weight that works for eight to 12 lifts. For bulk, use a weight suited to four to six lifts. Practice a weight training routine two to three times a week, keeping sessions under 45 minutes. Add interval training – Sprinting for about 50 yards boosts metabolism and heart health. Return to the starting point by taking a slow walk. Repeat as many times as possible, making sure to warm up before the interval training and cool down afterwards. Dress up – Energize a workout session and boost confidence by wearing something snazzy. Donning an exercise “uniform” gets us in the mood, and a new piece of clothing or footwear can make us excited to get moving again. Be a safe runner – Every six weeks, cut running mileage and frequency in half for a week. This allows the body to recover from workouts and helps to prevent injury. Make it meaningful – While walking or running, recite prayers or a gratitude list, or listen to inspirational podcasts and downloads. Volunteer for fitness – Many volunteer tasks involve some form of physical movement. It feels good to burn calories while helping others. Bring workout buddies – Friends and pets need exercise, too, and they provide restorative companionship. Working out with a pal adds support and motivation, which are keys to success. Seek out a human buddy with similar fitness goals. Go green – Research from the University of Essex, in England, shows that exercising in nature produces additional physical and mental benefits. The researchers found that “green exercise” improves mood, self-esteem, enjoyment and motivation. Casey McAnn is a freelance writer in Boston, MA.
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STAYING POWER A Good Trainer Keeps Us On Track
~ Kristin McGee
by Debra Melani
Maintaining one’s own fitness program can prove a challenge when the will to work out fizzles. Many people are getting help conquering roadblocks and staying on an effective path of regular exercise through an enduring relationship with a personal trainer.
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pproximately 6.4 million Americans now engage personal trainers, according to the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, including some in less traditional locations, like community centers and corporate workplaces. When a client sticks with a personal trainer over the long haul, the relationship can evolve beyond a caring coach into a steadfast mentor, producing benefits that transcend basic fitness. “I have individuals I’ve worked with for 10 years, and have come to know them and their bodies and habits well,” says Kristin McGee, a New York City trainer who counts celebrities like Steve Martin and Tina Fey as clients. By understanding all aspects of each of her clients, she says she can better tailor programs to meet their needs. When nine-year client Bebe Duke, 58, faced a lengthy rehabilitation after
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tripping and shattering a shoulder, McGee helped lift her spirits, ease her back into full-body fitness and even slay some psychological dragons. “We worked her lower half; we kept her strong and her moods steady with meditation and yoga,” McGee says. “The physical therapist knew how to work with her shoulder joint, but not with the rest of her body and the rest of her life.” Duke felt, as she puts it, “a significant fear of falling” after the accident. “So we spent an enormous amount of time on balance and making sure I didn’t feel nervous.” McGee was able to help Duke prevent fitness loss, which can happen to anyone that goes four weeks without exercising, reports Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise journal. Maintaining regular exercise can also deter depression, confirmed by a study in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine.
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Three years after the injury, Duke can now hold a downward dog yoga pose and do a headstand. “I’m also running again,” Duke adds. “I’m signed up for a half marathon.” Richard Cotton, a personal trainer in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the American College of Sports Medicine’s national director of certification, agrees that a good long-term trainer often serves as a fitness, nutrition and even life coach. “You can’t metaphorically cut off people’s heads and only train their bodies. Then you are just a technician,” he observes. Building a true foundation for health requires understanding the importance of each building block, not just working with a trainer for a few sessions and afterwards going blindly through the motions, attests Sandra Blackie, a former professional bodybuilder, certified nutritionist and current personal trainer in San Diego, California. “I want to educate my clients.” During extended periods, good trainers also revise routines at least once every four weeks to prevent adaptation, another problem that can hinder reaching fitness goals. “Without trainers, people often get stuck in a rut and lose motivation,” remarks Blackie, who also adapts exercises according to bodily changes due to aging or other conditions. Long-term relationships also allow trainers to focus on the individual’s bottom-line goals, Cotton notes. For instance, “I want to lose 10 pounds,” might really mean, “I want the energy to play with my kids,” or “I want to feel more alert at work.” “Achievable goals evolve from values,” Cotton explains. “It’s not about
getting in super great shape for six months and then stopping. It’s about creating a foundation for life.” Freelance journalist Debra Melani writes about health care and fitness from Lyons, CO. Connect at Debra Melani.com or DMelani@msn.com.
Traits to Look for in a Trainer by Cecily Casey Engage a personal trainer based on his/her positive responses to the following qualifiers. 4 Starts by discussing short- and long-term goals 4 Customizes a program for individual needs 4 Reviews one’s health history in detail 4 Conducts a posture analysis 4 Screens each client for quality of movement 4 Asks the client to track his or her food intake 4 Provides helpful cues for improvement during sessions 4 Critiques movement from various angles 4 Is able to ramp up or ease off exercise challenges as needed 4 Never uses the phrase, “No pain, no gain” 4 Keeps current with educational certifications, workshops and seminars Cecily Casey is co-owner of RealFit Gym, in Highland Park, IL, where she is a practicing American College of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer.
Refresh, Restore, Renew Celebrate the Nature of the Human Spirit by Deborah Belaus
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igh-tech, low-touch lifestyles can cause us to drift from an intimacy with nature that restores our spirit and supports our physical well-being. Reconnecting with nature in ceremonial fashion can help bridge the gap and counter unhealthy influences imposed by unnatural environments. Nature provides a fountain of inspiration for a sacred ceremony celebrating and forwarding a positive life intention. It may be used to breathe new energy into our body, calm the mind, express communion with the source of life, reevaluate our journey and open our heart to new possibilities. Author Richard Louv, in such books as Last Child in the Woods and The Nature Principle, cites myriad instances of nature’s power to heal and regenerate us via what he calls “vitamin N.” He attests, “Walking in natural areas improves our mental and physical health.” A walk in nature, incorporated into a ceremony, starts a subtle shift as we more deeply breathe in the richness of nature’s oxygen freely given by the trees and plants. Ceremony or ritual provides a clear link between a hope, intention or question that needs answering and conscious acts of preparing ourselves to move forward. Having a trained celebration officiant pose pertinent questions as part of this preparation often sparks an inner dialogue with our self and our Higher Power, as well as with loved ones. Focusing on the wonder of nature and our place in it sets the tone. A thoughtfully conceived event then works to create a higher energy vibration that resonates with our intended purpose and enables it to richly manifest. Here are some suggestions for structuring our own individual or small group nature ceremony: * Before starting, make sure that participants feel safe. Take three deep breaths and slowly release. Listen to surrounding sounds and take in nature’s fragrances. Notice the body’s temperature and how the air touches the skin. Ask within: “How does my body feel? What emotions am I feeling?” Ask nature for guidance with anything that needs clarifying. Set an intention for a silent walk. Be supportive of others on the walk. * Along the way, look for symbolism in everything around that may help heal and reconnect one’s spirit with nature. Perhaps an uprooted tree will provide insight. A tall, healthy tree might inspire a firm stand in the face of a challenge. Focusing on the simplicity of a dewdrop on a flower can calm turbulent thoughts. Look up at the sky and ponder new possibilities. * Pick up a small item to be placed in a special spot at home as a gentle reminder of this restorative experience and an inspired prompt to walk again. Before finishing, relax into the flow of unspoken communication of nature’s messages. As we create heartfelt ceremony and appreciate the Earth, we find ourselves moving through life with greater ease and purpose. Mother Nature is a reliable therapist. She leads us to our best self and helps answer life’s bigger questions. She’s happy to offer the gift of being freely present and only asks that we spend some quality time with her. Rev. Deborah Belaus, a life-cycle celebrant certified by the Celebrant Foundation & Institute, helps to design and conduct indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies. Visit BrightPathCeremonies.com and CelebrantInstitute.org. See ad, page 12. natural awakenings
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FAT FIGHT Like Us, Pets Must Eat Right and Keep Moving by Dr. Shawn Messonnier
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besity, a severe and debilitating illness, is the most common nutritional disease in both animals and people. The latest survey of 121 veterinarians in 36 states by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) and corroborating American Veterinarian Medical Association data reveal we have 80 million fat cats and obese dogs; that’s more than 58 percent of dogs and 52 percent of domesticated cats. “Pet obesity remains the leading health threat to our nation’s pets,” says Dr. Ernie Ward, APOP’s founder, from the organization’s headquarters in Calabash, North Carolina. Current medical consensus states that an animal is obese if it weighs at least 15 percent more than its ideal weight. But looking at body composition is more accurate, based on measurements top-tobottom and side-to-side and depth to the ribs and spine.
by rewarding begging with treats, but they actually may be slowly killing their companions with kindness, putting them on a path toward painful and costly medical problems. These can include cancer, cardiac problems, complications from drug therapy, difficulty breathing, heat intolerance, hypertension, intervertebral disk disease, orthopedic conditions (including arthritis), lethargy and ruptured ligaments. Also, because excess body fat first deposits in the cavities of the chest and abdomen and under the skin, hypothyroidism and diabetes mellitus can develop, so screen overweight animals for these disorders prior to treatment for obesity. Tackling obesity involves restricting calories and increasing the metabolic rate with a controlled exercise program. Diet and exercise are the two most vital factors in fighting fat.
Eating Right
Simply switching to a store-bought “lite” pet food is inadequate because many are designed to maintain, not lose, weight. Also, many products contain chemicals, byproducts and unhealthy fillers that are contrary to a holistic program. A homemade restricted-calorie diet is the best choice for obese animals. The second is a processed
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“obesity-management” diet available through veterinarians, although many of these also contain chemicals, byproducts and fillers. Such diets can be used to attain the target weight, and then replaced with a homemade maintenance diet. Foods high in fiber work well for shedding pounds because they increase metabolism. Vegetable fiber decreases fat and glucose absorption. Fluctuating glucose levels cause greater insulin release that can lead to diabetes; because insulin is needed for fat storage, low, stable levels are preferred. Fiber also binds to fat in the intestinal tract and increases the movement of digested food through the intestines.
Supplement Options
Several natural therapies may be helpful for treating animal obesity. These include herbs such as cayenne, ginger and mustard; white bean extract; chromium; carnitine; hydroxycitric acid (HCA); epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG); and coenzyme Q10. All have been widely used with variable success, although not yet thoroughly researched or clinically proven. A supplement called Vetri-Lean appears promising. Based on a white bean extract, it has cut starch digestion by up to 75 percent in the company’s clinical tests. The formula also has EGCG from green tea extract to boost metabolism, inhibit carbohydratedigesting enzymes and help maintain normal blood insulin levels, all to help dissolve fat and control appetite. Chromium polynicotinate, another ingredient, also helps to curb appetite, build muscles and reduce fat.
Exercise is Key
As with humans, a regular program of supervised exercise is essential to pet health. Experience shows that it must be combined with a diet and supplement plan to achieve maximum results for overweight pets. Along with burning off excess calories, even mild exercise works to reduce hunger, improve muscle strength and aerobic capacity and improve functioning of organs. Plus, as veterinarians further attest, the activity is mentally stimulating for both animals and guardians, while decreasing behavioral problems.
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~ Association for Pet Obesity Prevention There is no one best exercise program for every animal; a sensible plan must be personalized to needs and abilities. Consult a veterinarian to determine the best regimen. As always, prevention is better than a cure, so staying alert to signs of additional pounds and keeping an animal from becoming obese in the first place is optimum. Dr. Shawn Messonier has authored The Arthritis Solution for Dogs, 8 Weeks to a Healthy Dog, and the award-winning Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats. His Paws & Claws Animal Hospital is located in Plano, TX. Find helpful tips at PetCareNaturally.com.
Yoga carves you into a different person – and that is satisfying physically. ~Adam Levine
by April Thompson
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ongtime supermodel Sarah DeAnna believes in our ability to shape both our life— and our looks. Raised by a single mom in the small farm town of Jefferson, Oregon, DeAnna made her way to Los Angeles after putting herself through college, earning a degree in international business marketing from Oregon State University, in Corvallis. While she planned to pursue a graduate degree in business at the University of California, a chance meeting with a photographer at a Hollywood café instead launched her career as an international fashion model, realizing a childhood dream. This natural health trendsetter has since appeared in Vogue, Elle and Marie Claire, and walked the runway for such internationally renowned designers as Dolce & Gabbana, Versace and Stella McCartney. DeAnna credits her success to her commitment to modeling a healthy, balanced lifestyle. In her new book, Supermodel You, she debunks myths about modeling, fitness and beauty, explaining how beauty emanates from the inside out.
How does self-awareness bring out one’s natural beauty? Self-awareness starts with being aware of your actions and their effects. For example, if you’re not paying attention to what you eat and how you feel afterward, you won’t realize that your body may be sending you signals about the quality of what you’re eating. How you walk also affects your body in more ways than you realize. Being alert to little things that may be throwing you off balance—like carrying more weight on one foot or turning a foot out when you walk—are small steps to developing self-awareness. When a Harvard University study informed a group of hotel housekeepers that didn’t consider themselves physically active that they were actually exercising all day long, they all lost weight. The only difference was their awareness of their work as exercise.
How do models manage to look like a million bucks on a modest income while they await their big break? Confidence is the most beautiful thing. Good posture makes you look thinner and better-looking. It’s not the number of pounds that matter; you know before you step on the scale if you are happy with the way you look and feel. As for fashion, it’s not just what you wear, but how you wear it. How clothes fit is important. We all have different shapes, and even models will have “muffin tops” if the pants aren’t hitting their hips in the right place. Rather than focus on the size, focus on how a garment looks on you.
How can each of us reframe the way we think about our own appeal? I’m sometimes told I’m too edgy-looking or too strong-featured. But as my agent says, if everyone liked me, I would just be ordinary. You need to love whatever is different about you.
What lessons have you learned from watching your predecessors? The modeling business is finally realizing that society wants to see more natural-looking women, so they are bringing back the older supermodels, and they look amazing. We are even seeing models in their 80s now as an awesome positive representation of older women. It’s all about having a positive outlook and embracing who and what you are. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com. natural awakenings
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hen a woman separated from her husband last fall, she tried hard to shut down her emotions. A 30-year-old working mother of two young boys, she felt she couldn’t afford to be sad or angry, even as she contemplated divorce. But something shifted when she began taking yoga classes in her town in northern Michigan. “It was my one place to relax and let go,” says Emily, who asked that her real name stay private. “I used to go to class, get into a deep stretch and cry. It was like my muscles were connected with my heart. My instructor would warn us that certain poses would provide emotional releases, and sure enough, the tears would fall.” People suffering disruptive changes —from losing a loved one to coping with unemployment or striving for sobriety— often find yoga to be a healing force. Lola Remy, of yogaHOPE, a Boston and Seattle nonprofit that helps women navigate challenging transitions, attests that yoga makes them feel safe enough in their bodies to process difficult emotions. “The goal isn’t to make stressors go away, it’s to learn resilience,” Remy explains. “Irreparable harm isn’t necessarily the only result of experiencing stress. Even if I’m in a challenging position—like wobbling in the tree pose—I can see that I’m still okay.” The object
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is to teach women that their bodies are strong and capable, giving them more confidence in their ability to weather obstacles off the mat.
Supporting Science
Research suggests that yoga can also be an effective therapy for people affected by some forms of severe traumatic stress. A study in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences that scanned the brains of trauma survivors after a reminder of the traumatic event revealed decreased activity in the prefrontal cortex—the part of the brain that helps make sense of raw emotions and bodily experiences. While shutting down the connection between body and mind can help in coping with dangerous experiences, it also makes recovery difficult. “You need to have a high-functioning prefrontal cortex to organize the thoughts that come up and know that you’re safe in the present moment,” advises David Emerson, director of yoga services at the Trauma Center, in Brookline, Massachusetts. “Otherwise, you’re assaulted by memory sensory information.” Yoga appears to rewire the brains of trauma survivors to stop reliving past distress. “You can’t talk your prefrontal cortex into functioning well again,” Em-
erson observes. “But you may be able to do it with your body.” The study found that eight female patients that participated in traumasensitive yoga saw significant decreases in the frequency and severity of their post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. In a study at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense, military veterans enrolled in a 10-week yoga course also showed improvement in PTSD symptoms. A paper presented at a recent International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies conference studied 64 people that had experienced childhood abuse and neglect; those that participated in a trauma-sensitive yoga course had a 33 percent reduction in PTSD symptoms. Two months later, more than 50 percent in the yoga group experienced greater freedom and were no longer diagnosed as suffering from PTSD, compared to the control group’s 21 percent. Yoga can also transform traumatized lives in other ways. “For many traumatized people, being touched intimately can be a trigger,” Emerson remarks. “Yoga may let them feel ready for physical intimacy again. Others have mentioned victories such as being able to go to the grocery store and knowing exactly what foods their bodies crave.” Emerson notes that such programs emphasize choice and individual empowerment. “The beauty of yoga is that you reclaim your body as your own.”
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Once largely concentrated on the East Coast, trauma-sensitive yoga programs are spreading. Jennifer Johnston, a research clinician and yoga instructor at Boston’s Mind Body Institute, sees programs like these enriching our culture’s understanding of the physical and mental health connection. “In a country where drugs and surgery are often the first go-to,” she says, “it’s important to remember that things like yoga can change our chemistry, too.” Sarah Todd is an East Coast-based writer and editor. Connect at SarahToddInk.com.
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Schools Go Green Homework, Lunch, Buses Get an Eco-Makeover by Avery Mack
With paperless homework, bookless backpacks, zero waste lunches, plastic-free filtered water and classrooms without walls, today’s parents and teachers are bringing eco-friendly ways to schools and giving students an early appreciation of the importance of environmental health.
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oing green goes both ways— home to school and school to home. Alysia Reiner, an actress and eco-advocate from New York’s Harlem neighborhood, became involved with the Bank Street School for Children when her daughter enrolled at age 3. “I’m green at home, so in my mind her school had to be green, too. With no programs in place, I made suggestions, which got me elected co-chair of the green committee,” says Reiner, with a smile. “Today, we have a school-wide composting program serving 1,500 students that has reduced previous levels of food waste by 75 percent. To raise awareness and funds to support it, we sold reusable snack sacks, stainless steel water bottles and home composting bags.” An innovative chef focuses on organic foods with vegetarian options for school lunches. The next step is a rooftop garden. When Sheila Hageman, an author, teacher and public speaker living in Milford, Connecticut, first read the memo requesting garbage-free lunches for
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her three children at the New England School-Montessori, she couldn’t imagine packing food without the use of plastic wrap, sandwich bags or paper napkins, but, “Now, it’s no big deal,” she says. “I use glass containers and cloth napkins. The kids eat better quality food. It costs less, too, because prepackaged snacks are out.” She notes that the governing rule is one protein, one fruit and one vegetable. The school even has a natural composter—a class guinea pig that loves to eat leftover veggies. Students often bring the first of their homegrown vegetables each season for show and tell in the classroom, where they normally eat lunch. It’s a neat way to avoid massproduced food; the school has no cafeteria. “A little change becomes part of a
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lifestyle,” remarks Hageman. Oxbridge Academy of the Palm Beaches, for grades nine through 12, in West Palm Beach, Florida, provides a near-paperless experience for students, all of which are issued computers. Homework is assigned, completed, graded and returned; tests are given and graded; report cards are sent and textbooks studied—all online. “We buy one set of print books, since not all students learn the same way. But e-books can be updated electronically each year, saving the educational costs of outdated materials and financial costs of replacement,” says Teresa Thornton, Ph.D., the science teacher who spearheaded many of the school’s green initiatives. “By the end of the year, they know how to use software programs to organize and analyze information.” In Pittsburgh, Chatham University follows the example of eco-pioneer and Silent Spring author Rachel Carson, a class of 1929 alumna, to preserve, maintain and restore nature. With the goal to be carbon neutral by 2025, sustainability becomes part of every decision. The Chatham Eastside facility, located in a revitalization area, reclaimed a former manufacturing complex. “We are the first school in Pennsylvania to have a solar hot water system,” says Mary Whitney, the school’s sustainability coordinator. “Bottled water was banned in 2011 and filtered water stations provide free refills for stainless steel bottles. The rent-a-bike program is especially popular with international students.” The two campus Zipcars shared by students can be reserved for a fee. Students also ride free on public transportation. In Chattanooga, Tennessee, at the Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy, students gain the knowledge and experience to extend the difference they make beyond greening their school. Anne Vilen, a designer for expeditionary learning schools like Donaldson, says, “It’s empowering for students to discover they can make a real impact.” Connect with Avery Mack via AveryMack@Mindspring.com.
Pre-K to College Eco-Lessons n San Francisco was the first city in the nation to put green bins in school cafeterias. Currently, more than 85 percent of its schools participate in SF Environment’s Food to Flowers! lunchroom composting program. Leftover food and empty milk cartons are turned into compost, and then sold to area farmers. Schools can receive free compost for their own gardens. n The Alliance to Save Energy, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit, conducts a PowerSave Schools Program that teaches kids how to conduct energy audits at school and home. Participating schools typically realize 5 to 15 percent reductions in energy costs, and students learn math and science skills. n The National Wildlife Federation shows K–12 students how they can actively support nature by establishing schoolyard wildlife habitats. Pupils evaluate the environment, make a plan and then implement it. They can grow food and create shelter for wildlife such as bird feeders and baths and observe
the results. A habitat can be as small as 20 square feet or as large as students are able to maintain. n In Tennessee, Ivy Academy Chattanooga strives to integrate nature into every class, with many sessions taught outdoors in the nearby forest. Pupils also work with the region’s forestry division to treat diseased hemlocks and monitor growth, then upload the information to the Smithsonian. Daily hikes improve fitness and emphasize how alternative means of travel reduce the harmful impacts of burning fossil fuels. Many students walk to school while several teachers run up to 10 miles to class. n Schools should be as clean as possible to prevent the spreading of germs, but traditional cleaning agents contain harmful chemicals. Makers of the ZONOsanitech machine attest that it kills nearly all common bacteria and viruses and meets U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards. Using super oxygen (ozone) and less than eight
ounces of water per day, the ZONO can clean and sanitize most types of school furniture and materials within 30 minutes, while drawing less than three cents worth of electricity. n “Studies show that 70 percent of ambient air pollution comes from diesel emissions alone,” says Ron Halley, vice president of fleet and facilities at Student Transportation of America (STA), of Wall, New Jersey, with offices in America and Canada. “STA will have a fleet of more than 1,000 alternative-fueled school buses operating in California, Minnesota, Nebraska, Pennsylvania and Texas this coming school year.” Propane-powered buses emit virtually no particulate matter. STA estimates a savings of more than $2,600 per year for each bus with the use of propane; it historically costs 30 percent less than diesel fuel. Omaha, Nebraska public schools have 435 propane-fueled buses, so the fuel and maintenance savings could exceed a million dollars annually. “Omaha Public Schools’ buses will also reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 2.3 million pounds a year,” says Halley.
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Sugar Monster How Sweet It Isn’t by Kathleen Barnes
“Am I a sugar addict?” There’s an easy way to tell.
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f you have to ask yourself, you are,” advises Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, a renowned integrative physician in Kona, Hawaii, and author of Beat Sugar Addiction Now! The dangers of excessive sugar consumption, especially of highfructose corn syrup (HFCS), are well known. Yet such cheap, corn-based sweeteners account for nearly 56 percent of all sweeteners, especially in beverages. The average American annually consumes 152 pounds of sugar, compared to 109 pounds in 1950, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A large portion is ingested as sugary liquids, including juices and an average of 46 gallons of soft drinks a year—compared to 11 gallons 50 years ago.
Puts on Pounds Certainly, high-calorie sugars trigger weight gain, but it may
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be news that calories from sugar act differently in the body than those from other foods. “Fat doesn’t make you fat. Sugar makes you fat,” states Dr. John Salerno, director of The Salerno Center for Complementary Medicine, in New York, Tokyo and Sao Paolo, Brazil. “Eating carbohydrates quickly raises blood sugar (glucose), prompting the release of insulin to transport the glucose not immediately needed for energy, to the cells,” Salerno explains in his new book, The Salerno Solution: An Ounce of Prevention, a Lifetime of Health. “If there is more glucose than you need, the remainder is stored in the liver and muscles as glycogen, and then converted to fat.”
Killing Effect
While the negative effects of excess sugar consumption have been documented for decades, “Evidence is mounting that sugar is the primary cause of obesity, plus
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many chronic and lethal diseases,” says Osteopathic Physician Joseph Mercola, of Hoffman Estates, Illinois, who runs the highly popular natural health website, Mercola.com, and has authored books that include The No-Grain Diet and Sweet Deception. “Excessive fructose consumption leads to insulin resistance that appears to be the root of many, if not most, chronic diseases,” says Mercola. Beyond the obvious association with obesity, hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, liver and heart disease and Alzheimer’s have all been linked to sugar, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information at the National Institutes of Health. “Sugar, in excess, is a toxin, unrelated to its calories,” says Dr. Robert Lustig, an endocrinologist and professor of clinical pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco. “The dose determines the poison. Like alcohol, a little sugar is fine, but a lot is not. And the food industry has put us way over our limit.” Sugar can be addictive, continues Lustig. “It has clear potential for abuse. Like tobacco and alcohol, sugar acts on the brain to encourage subsequent intake.”
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No-calorie artificial sweeteners can be equally dangerous by convincing us we are bypassing calories. The 5,000-participant San Antonio Heart Study, which followed subjects for seven to eight years, showed that adults consuming regular or diet soft drinks were likely to gain weight, but those that drank the diet versions were more likely to become obese. Participants in Massachusetts’ Framingham Heart Study further confirmed that soft drink lovers in general were 40 percent more likely than non soda-drinkers to develop metabolic syndrome, increasing the risk of diabetes and heart disease. Studies from Washington University School of Medicine, in St. Louis, Missouri; National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases; and Gunma University, in Maebashi, Japan, suggest that sucralose (marketed primarily under the brand name Splenda) can trigger the release of insulin as though sugar has been consumed; over time, this contributes to insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes.
Aspartame and saccharin have also been associated with weight gain and suppressed satiety (fullness) response, effecting overeating and possibly even cancer. Such effects are supported by studies from at least seven countries, published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information. Finally, xylitol, another low-calorie sweetener that some claim to be natural, is actually highly processed and even a small amount can cause diarrhea.
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n Sucanat—minimally processed, dehydrated cane sugar juice—is a reasonably healthy alternative, especially to substitute measure for measure in baking. Because it metabolizes like sugar, it too will cause blood sugar swings; also note that both agave and “raw” sugar, which is merely less refined table sugar, have similar effects. n Honey, while not calorie-free, is high in heart-healthy flavonoids and antiallergens, and may even help lower cholesterol, according to a study from University Hospital Giessen and Marburg, in Germany. n Maple syrup carries calories, but is also a rich source of polyphenol antiinflammatory antioxidants. A University of Rhode Island, Kingston, study suggests that maple syrup may help manage Type 2 diabetes. n Molasses, while not calorie-free, is a worthy alternative if weight isn’t an issue, since it’s a good source of minerals, especially iron. n Raw monk fruit (avoid processed Nectresse), a small, sweet melon native to China and Southeast Asia known as
luo han guo, has traditionally been used in herbal medicine. It is touted as being low in carbs and is 200 to 300 times sweeter than sugar. n Coconut sugar is generating excitement largely because of its low glycemic index (35) and low carbohydrate qualities. This optimum option is a good source of potassium, magnesium, iron, boron, zinc, sulfur and copper. n All fruit contains fructose, but in a natural state—not synthesized as a vegetable product like corn syrup. Fruit also comes loaded with health benefits, so eating it in moderation works, especially fruits and berries that are low on the glycemic index, a measure of carbohydrate effects on blood sugar levels. Kathleen Barnes has authored many natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.
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The Conditions of Emptiness and Alignment- 2 pm. Service. Celebration of Life. After Service: Discussion Hour on the Day’s Topic –3:30-4:30. No fee. Donations welcome. Center for Spiritual Living Jacksonville, Residence Inn, 10551 Deerwood Park Blvd. 904-398-4353. CSLJax.org.
Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy, Level 1, 9/6-10 Friday evening, Saturday-Tuesday, with Kate Bently. Learn the principles of Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy. Gain an understanding of the physical and metaphysical aspects of assisted postures. Pre-registration required. Student housing on site. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. discoveryyoga.com.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Open House – 6-7pm. Tour facility and meet Dr Pautz, MD. Learn more about the holistic philosophy of the practice. Massage and facial therapist available for five-minute consultations. Persephone Healing Arts Center, Holistic and Internal Medicine, 485 6th Ave N, Jacksonville Bch. RSVP: 904-2463583. Dr.Pautz.com.
HUG: Healers Under God – 7pm. 2nd Fri each month. Guided meditation and hands-on healing experience for all. Love offering. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track Rd, St Johns. 904-287-1505. UnityInJax.com.
“Practicing the Presence”- 6:30-7:45pm. With Elizabeth Cantey. We read, write, meditate, discuss, and inspire each other to celebrate the everyday enlightenment of our lives. Every other Tuesday evening at the Ponte Vedra Public Library. Subject to change. Please email: Elizabeth@EnlightenedEveryday.com.
Metaphysical/Wellness Fair- 10am-4pm. With Psychic Medium, Judy Zarnes and Reiki Master, Clarence Zarnes. $20 for 20 minutes. Unity Church, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606. www. unityofgainesvillefla.org
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Twin Heart Meditation— 6-7pm. Meditation technique aimed at achieving illumination or universal consciousness is one of the most powerful meditation tools for spiritual development. We are proud to offer this free service with group healing to bring positive awareness and harmony to the community. Seventh Wonder Day Spa, 5393 Roosevelt Blvd., Jacksonville, FL. RSVP 904-381-8686.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Reiki I Certification Class – 10am-2pm. With Reiki Master Rachel Amos. Include history, methods of Reiki I with proficiency, attunement and certification. $75. The Cosmic Church of Truth, 1637 Hamilton St, Jacksonville. 904-384-7268. TheCosmicChurchofTruth.net. Tarot- 12pm (every 1st Saturday). Love Offering basis. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track Rd., St. Johns, 904-287-1505
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Community HU Song -11-11:30am. Learn how to sing HU and tap into your potential for greater happiness, love, and understanding. Followed by
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 “A Fabulous You” Seminar—9:30am-1:30pm and 2:30pm-6:30pm. ARE YOUR CLOTHES KILLING YOU? Learn about the chemicals used in the fashion industry that are harmful to your health. Get a free color palette and Killer Clothes book. Organic underwear preview and organizational tips. Residence Inn Marriott, 10551 Deerwood Park Blvd., 904-998-9978. Registration at Silverneedleandthread.com light refreshments. All are welcome and free HU CDs available. Jacksonville Eckankar Center, 6636 Arlington Rd. 904-725-7760. Meetup.com/ Jacksonville-Florida-Eckankar. The Conditions of Asking and Maximizing– 2pm. Celebration of life. Class: Self-Mastery: The Emergence of the True Self. 3:30-5:00 pm. Center for Spiritual Living Jacksonville, Residence Inn, 10551 Deerwood Park Blvd. 904-398-4353. CSLJax.org.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Book Study – 7pm. 2nd and 4th Tues each month. The Artist’s Way A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity, by author Julia Cameron. $15 class. Unity Church for Creative Living, St Johns. 904-287-1505. UnityInJax.com.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 World Day of Prayer – 7am-8pm. Annual Prayer event, featuring various activities. Love Offering basis. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track Rd., St. Johns, 904-287-1505 or email monakrane1@gmail.com. “The Science of Change – Following Your Bliss”6pm. Why do we become “addicted” to negative thoughts, emotions, and behaviors? In this lecture we will tackle the unimaginable, the science of changing the negative into the positive. We will explore a journey from the un-manifest to the manifest. No cost. Jacksonville Health and Wellness Center, 9957 Moorings Drive, Suite 403. 904-268-6568.
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Mark the Date WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Animals are Soul Too : Spiritual Discussion 7:008:30 pm. FREE CD provided. All are welcome! Pablo Creek Library 13295 Beach Blvd. 32246 . 904-725-7760. Meetup.com/JacksonvilleFlorida-Eckankar.
mational classes. The second two hour workshop of “Living Enlightened”. Center for Spiritual Living, St Augustine. Please contact Elizabeth@EnlightenedEveryday.com. The Conditions of Giving, Grounding, and Seeing – 2pm.Celebration of life. Center for Spiritual Living Jacksonville, Residence Inn, 10551 Deerwood Park Blvd. 904-398-4353. www.CSLJax.org.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Pendulum Class—7-9pm. Learning the Pendulum. Bring your pendulum or purchase one from our store front. We will be learning to do readings with the pendulum, locating people on a map, and have a treasure hunt. $10. Spiritual Uplifts 3491 Pall Mall Dr. #205 Jacksonville. 904-292-4555 or 904-5712586. SpiritualUplifts.com.
“Practicing the Presence”- 6:30-7:45pm. With Elizabeth Cantey. We read, write, meditate, discuss, and inspire each other to celebrate the everyday enlightenment of our lives. Every other Tuesday evening at the Ponte Vedra Public Library. Subject to change. Please email: Elizabeth@EnlightenedEveryday.com.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Sacred Chanting (every 3rd Tuesday) Love Offering basis. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track Rd., St. Johns, 904-287-1505. monakrane1@gmail.com.
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training Weekend Program, 9/13-6/1, Fri evening, Sun-Sat, one weekend a month, with Deva Parnell, ERYT500+ (25 years experience). Gain skills and confidence to become an effective, compassionate yoga teacher. 200hour RYT certification. Pre-registration required. Student housing on site. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis Street, Saint Augustine. 904-824-7454. discoveryyoga.com.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Introduction to Permaculture Garden - 10am4pm. Garden Members $30; Non-Members $40. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track Rd., St. Johns, 904-287-1505 or email monakrane1@gmail.com. Psychometry – 1-3pm. A technique used by psychics to help solve cases and find missing people. Bring an object and keep it hidden from the rest of the class. $10. Spiritual Uplifts, 3491 Pall Mall Dr, Jacksonville. 904-292-4555 or 904-571-2586. SpiritualUplifts.com. Learn To Meditate and Introduction To Buddhism – 10am-4pm. Part I: Learn basic breathing meditations: calm the mind, improve concentration and inner peace. Part II: Modern Buddhism. Discover Buddha’s teachings for today. Everyone welcome. $35pp. $20 students. Includes vegetarian lunch. Maitreya Kadampa Buddhist Center, 85 Sailfish Dr, Atlantic Bch. 904-222-8531. Register: MeditationInJacksonville.org. Psychic Fayre – 11am-4pm. Featuring a variety of readers and healers. 20-min session $15, two sessions $28 and three sessions $40. The Cosmic Church of Truth, 1637 Hamilton St, Jacksonville. 904-384-7268. TheCosmicChurchofTruth.net. Zen Kayak Tour - 9-11:30am. Unite mind and body on northeast Florida’s most unique kayak tour. Call for reservations and pricing. Ripple Effect Ecotours, Marineland, FL. 904-347-1565.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Trance Channeling– 1-3 pm. With Rev. Mary Cox. You will have an opportunity to ask two questions about your personal life, then there will be a lesson from the Masters about spiritual growth on Earth with everyone. $20. The Cosmic Church of Truth, 1637 Hamilton St, Jacksonville. 904-384-7268. TheCosmicChurchofTruth.net. “Awakening the Enlightened Within” -11:451:45. With Elizabeth Cantey, a series of transfor-
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Twin Heart Meditation— 6-7pm. Meditation technique aimed at achieving illumination or universal consciousness is one of the most powerful meditation tools for spiritual development. We are proud to offer this free service with group healing to bring positive awareness and harmony to the community. Seventh Wonder Day Spa, 5393 Roosevelt Blvd., Jacksonville, FL. RSVP 904-381-8686. Open House - 6-7:30pm. Tour facility and meet Dr Pautz, MD. Learn more about the holistic philosophy of the practice. Massage and facial therapist available for five-minute consultations. Persephone Healing Arts Center, Holistic and Internal Medicine, 485 6th Ave N, Jacksonville Bch. RSVP: 904-2463583. Dr.Pautz.com.
Mark the Date WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Community HU Song 7-7:30pm. Learn how to sing HU and tap into your potential for greater happiness, love, and understanding. All are welcome and free HU CDs available. Ponte Vedra Library, 101 Library Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082. Meetup.com/Jacksonville-FloridaEckankar.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Functional Anatomy & Therapeutic Yoga, 9/20-24, with Marlysa Sullivan. Transform your personal practice and improve your ability to “read” students. Through observation, hands-on experience and asana practice, you’ll explore major muscles experientially, and discover how they affect asana, and the body. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. discoveryyoga.com. Getaway Weekend & Workshop: 7:00pm – Sun 2pm. Richard & Diana Daffner, authors of “Tantric Sex for Busy Couples,” for a romantic beach getaway. Bring greater joy, intimacy and passion to your relationship. Celebrate your love. Connect with your beloved on a soul level. Transform your relationship into a love affair. $650/couple. Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota, FL. More info, other dates & locations, brochure. 1-877-282-4244.
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Beaches Moonlight Benefit -7-10pm. For Surfers for Autism. Free Yoga from 6-7. Music, Food Truck, Free Herb from Rockaway Gardens Center, Live Music, Raffles, Local Artist & Businesses Bella Vida Yoga, 510 Shetter Ave, Jacksonville Beach. 904-654-9216
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Why Sugar Makes You Sick: Workshop and Cleanse- 1-3pm. With Jack Werboff, Psychology B.A., AADP Certified Health Coach. $25 in advance or $30 at door. City Yoga - Dolce Spa, 2225 A1A South Ste B8, St. Augustine, FL 32080. 904-6712860, DolceMindBody.com Feng Shui - 1-3pm. Learn the basics of Feng Shui and create a new life style by creating a better flow of energy through your home. $15. Spiritual Uplifts 3491 Pall Mall Drive, Jacksonville 904-292-4555 or 904-571-2586 Drum Circle and Organic Vegetarian Potluck – -4-7pm. 3rd Sat of each month. Outside weather permitting otherwise meets inside. Love offering. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track Rd, St Johns. 904-287-1505. UnityInJax.com. Love Melts All Blockages and Transforms All Life -1-3pm. Join Geho Gold, Certified Master Teacher and Healer to learn Soul Healing techniques to open your heart and soul and bring unconditional love and forgiveness to all life. $15. Center for Spiritual Living, St. Augustine 32084. 386.341.6260 www.BeHealedWithin.com
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 The Conditions of Gratitude, Acting as If, and Engaging the Cycle – 2pm Celebration of life. Class: Self-Mastery: The Emergence of the True Self. 3:30-5pm. Center for Spiritual Living Jacksonville, Residence Inn, 10551 Deerwood Park Blvd. 904-398-4353. CSLJax.org. Jacksonville Pagan Pride Day -10am–7pm. Sponsor: AcmeMagick (www.acmemagick.com) FREE, family friendly event for everyone to attend in peace and acceptance of all spiritual pathways! Festivities: workshops, vendors, non-profits, charity drives, and a community Autumn Equinox Ritual. Location: Northbank Riverwalk (715 Riverside Ave). Official site: www.jaxpagan.org
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 NFAA ASTROLOGY MEETING -7-9pm. The program will be on an article in “Dell Horoscope” about using the Appomattox chart instead of the four commonly used for July 4, 1776. The Declaration Chart, dated July 4th, 1776, is the most powerful chart we have for America. The Cosmic Church of Truth 1637 Hamilton ST. Jax. (904) 384-7268. www.TheCosmicChurchofTruth.net
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Psychic-Mediumship Spiritual Development Class – 7-9:30pm. Designed as an ongoing class. Includes meditation, lesson, hands-on practice to develop your personal skills. $25. Marilyn Jenquin, International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. Held at Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville, Channing Rm, 7405 Arlington Xwy. Jacksonville. 407-673-9776. IFSK.org.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Introduction to Meditation Workshop -7:15-
8:45pm. Sliding Scale $15-25. Bella Vida Yoga, 510 Shetter Ave, Jacksonville Beach. 904-654-9216. BellaVidaYoga.com
$15) REGISTER: www.MeditationInJacksonville. org or 904.222.8531. LOCATION: Medical Specialists, 655 RT 207, St Augustine.
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Tri Yoga Workshop with Kali Ray 9/27-29, Fri evening, Sat & Sun. With Yogini Kaliji. The 5 workshops will include Yogaflow, Prana Vidya and Nada practices, woven together by Jnana Flow. Everyone is welcome to attend the complete series or individual workshops. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. discoveryyoga.com.
Soul Collage Workshop -2-5pm. $25 new; $10 continuing. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track Rd., St. Johns, 904-287-1505 or email monakrane1@gmail.com.
Lectures on Anthroposophy: What is Spiritual Science? - 7-8:30 pm by Howard Pautz. There is a fee. Persephone Healing Arts Center, 485 Sixth Ave N, Jacksonville Bch. RSVP: 904-246-3583. Dr.Pautz.com.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 101 SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT CLASS 13pm. for TEENS & PRE-TEENS INTRODUCTION TO GUIDES Adults welcome Parents encouraged to come; with Reverend Mary Cox $10.00 at The Cosmic Church of Truth 1637 Hamilton St.(904) 384-7268 TheCosmicChurchofTruth.net Psychic Attunement – 1-3pm. Discover how to attune psychic abilities. The attunement increases awareness and channels personal gifts. $15. Spiritual Uplifts, 3491 Pall Mall Dr, Jacksonville. Appt: 904292-4555 SpiritualUplifts.com.
The Conditions of Receiving and Recycling – 2pm Celebration of life. Class: Self-Mastery: The Emergence of the True Self. 3:30-5:00 pm Center for Spiritual Living Jacksonville, Residence Inn, 10551 Deerwood Park Blvd. 904-398-4353. CSLJax.org.
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PLAN AHEAD FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 GROW TOUR JAX: Empowerment Event for Women– 9am-4pm. Join us at this powerful tour event for connections and your personal and business growth. Includes 4 speakers, 2 ‘growth spurt’ presentations, vendors, power networking session, buffet lunch and door prizes. Deerwood Country Club. Sponsorships available. www.grow-tour.com
Learn to Meditate in Half a Day, 10am–12:30. Relax, reduce stress, improve health and concentration, experience inner peace, with simple breathing meditations that anyone can learn. $25 (students
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Insight Meditation – 7-8:30pm. With Jonathan Hunt, of Just Sit Jacksonville. Love offering. Sanctuary at Unity Church of Jacksonville, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.com. Parent Support Group – 7-8:30pm. For parents of a child with a mental health disorder, including depression, bipolar and schizo-affective disorder. Beaches Resource Center, 700 Seagate Ave, Neptune Bch. 270-8200.
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Vinyasa Flow – 5:30-7pm. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com.
A Course in Miracles: Study Group – 9am. Explore universal spiritual themes: love, forgiveness, truth and illusion. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track Rd, St Johns. 904-287-1505. UnityInJax.com.
Mind-Body Yoga – 6pm. With Kate. Yoga Den, 2929 Plummer Cove Rd, Jacksonville. 904-2688330. Yoga-Den.com.
Pilates Mat Core Class – 7:35pm. Beginner and intermediate. Arch Pilates & Physical Therapy, 3491 Pall Mall Rd, Ste 103, Jacksonville. 904-860-5392. ArchPilates.com.
Free to Be AA – 6:30pm. Lesbian, gay, bi and trans 12-step group. Unity Church of Jacksonville, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.com.
Power Yoga Basics – 7:45pm. With Khristi. Yoga Den, 2929 Plummer Cove Rd, Jacksonville. 904268-8330. Yoga-Den.com.
Monday Night Meditation –7pm. Reduce stress and experience inner peace in a positive, spiritual way. Everyone welcome. Unity Church for Creative Living, St Johns. 904-287-1505. UnityInJax.com.
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Unity Church of Jacksonville – 9am, contemplative; 11am, celebratory, youth-ed and nursery. Positive, practical Christianity. 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.com. Guided Healing Meditation – 9:15am. The Center for Spiritual Living, 1795 Old Moultrie Rd, St Augustine. 904-825-3600. CSLStAugustine.org. Center for Spiritual Living Jacksonville– 2pm. September theme: Becoming a miracle worker. Residence Inn, 10551 Deerwood Park Blvd. CSLJax.org. Unity Church for Creative Living Sunday Service – 10:30am. With Rev Mona Krane. A positive path to realize divine potential. 2777 Race Track Rd, St Johns. 904-287-1505. UnityInJax.com. Unity Spiritual Enrichment Center – 10:30am. Inspiring lesson and meditation. Loving fellowship. Hilton Garden Inn, 9745 Gate Pkwy, Jacksonville. Rev Betty Sikking: 904-268-5991. UnityChurchJacksonville.org. Youth Ministry on Sunday – 10:30am. Classes for all ages. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track Rd, St Johns. 904-287-1505. UnityInJax.com. Mind Body Yoga –10:45am. With Analise. Yoga Den, 2929 Plummer Cove Rd, Jacksonville. 904268-8330. Yoga-Den.com.
Bosom Buddies: A Support Group – 7-8:30pm. Providing emotional support and education for survivors of breast cancer and women at high risk. Facilitator Bobbi de Cordova-Hanks. Women’s Center of Jacksonville. 722-3000. Conscious Singles Group – 7-8:30pm. Identify and share strengths, passion and info, ideas about being single and in relationships together. The Heart Center, St Augustine. Register, Holly Levinson, LCSW: 904-471-1414. Holly@thc-hal.com.
Sun Power Yoga – 7:30am. With Sandra. Yoga Den, 2929 Plummer Cove Rd, Jacksonville. 904268-8330. Yoga-Den.com.
Yoga – 5:15-6:15pm. With Jayne Parker. Beginner and intermediate. BYO floor mat. Unity Church of Jacksonville, Sanctuary, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.com.
Kripalu Yoga Basic Practice – 9-10:30am. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com.
Monday
Community Acupuncture—2-6pm. Effective and affordable acupuncture for everyone. $30 for a first visit, $20 for follow-ups. 1250 S McDuff Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205. (904)206-9887 communityacupuncturejacksonville.com
Yoga Class – 10-11:15am. With Pam Davis, LMT, RYT. Multilevel group classes. Beginners welcome. Harriet Beecher Stowe Community Center, 12148 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville. 904-230-1500. PamDavis.net. Qigong for Health – 4:45-5:45pm. Relieve arthritis, anxiety and stress symptoms. Free trial. Kam Lee’s TKA, 1835-5 E W Pkwy, Fleming Island. 904-2156111. TaijiKungFuAcademy.com.
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Tuesday
Prayer and Meditation Service – 10:30-11am. Prayer requests encouraged. Prayer chaplain or minister available. Unity Church of Jacksonville, Peace Prayer Chapel, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 355-5100. UnityJax.com.
Yin Yoga – 9-10:30am. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com.
Kripalu Yoga – 10-11:30am. All levels. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-8247454. DiscoveryYoga.com.
Mid-Week Market – 3-6pm. Featuring local, healthy, fresh and green foods. Bull Park, 716 Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Bch. Tinyurl.com/a4xegwv.
Unity of Jacksonville Beach – 11am. Sunday services of creative worth-ship. Unity of Jacksonville Beach, 1079 Atlantic Blvd, Ste 1-2, Atlantic Bch. 904-246-1300. UnityOfJacksonvilleBeach.com.
Morning Meditation – 6:35-7:30am. With Jonathan Hunt, of Just Sit Jacksonville. BYO mat. Love offering. Unity Church of Jacksonville, Sanctuary, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.com.
La Leche League of Jacksonville – 10am. 3rd Wed. Grace Church of Avondale. Chrissy: 904-389-0484. Lori: 904-485-0861.
T’ai Chi – 5:30-6:30pm. With Elizabeth Alexander. Beginners-intermediate. Love offering. Unity Church of Jacksonville, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.com. Move, Meditate and Melt – 5:30-7pm. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-8247454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Prenatal Pilates – 6:30pm. Arch Pilates & Physical Therapy, 3491 Pall Mall Rd, Ste 103, Jacksonville. 904-860-5392. ArchPilates.com. Food Addicts Anonymous – 6:30-7:30pm. Unity of Church of Jacksonville, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.com. Integrative Yoga: Mind-Body-Spirit – 6:30-
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T’ai Chi Gung Classes – 5:45-6:45pm. With Pat Burke for exercise, relaxation and improved health. Unity Church for Creative Living, St Johns. 904287-1505. UnityInJax.com. Kripalu Yoga Strong – 5:30-7pm. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com. A Course in Miracles – 7pm. Unity of Jacksonville Beach, 1079 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Bch. 904-2461300. The Quest Discussion Class – 7-8:30pm. With John Zimmerman. Discussion based on book by Richard and Mary Alice Jafolla. Love offering. Unity Church of Jacksonville, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-3555100. UnityJax.com. Yoga Class – 7-8:30pm. With Pam Davis, LMT, RYT. Multilevel group classes. Beginners welcome. Harriet Beecher Stowe Community Center, 12148 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville. 904-230-1500. PamDavis.net. Psychic/Medium Spiritual Development Class – 7-9:30pm. One Wed. per month. Marilyn Jenquin, International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. $25. Unitarian Universalist Church, 7405 Arlington Xwy, Jacksonville. 407-673-9776. IFSK.org.
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class. Ponte Vedra Bch. 280-4130. RWYogaTherapy.com. Change@rwhypnosis.com.
Morning Meditation – 6:35-7:30am. With Jonathan Hunt, of Just Sit Jacksonville. BYO mat. Love offering. Unity Church of Jacksonville, Sanctuary, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.com. Community Acupuncture—9am-1pm. Effective and affordable acupuncture for everyone. Beginning July 11. $30 for a first visit, $20 for follow-ups. 1250 S McDuff Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205. (904)206-9887 communityacupuncturejacksonville. com. Yoga Class – 10-11:30am. With Pam Davis, LMT, RYT. Multilevel group classes. Beginners welcome. Harriet Beecher Stowe Community Center, 12148 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville. 904-230-1500. PamDavis.net. The Quest Discussion Class – 10:30am-12pm. With Brooke Stephens and Robert Freeman. Discussion based on book by Richard and Mary Alice Jafolla. Love offering. Unity Church of Jacksonville, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.com. Prayer and Meditation – 11am. Unity of Jacksonville Beach, 1079 Atlantic Blvd, Ste 1-2, Atlantic Bch. 904-246-9683. UnityOfJacksonvilleBeach. com. Mind Body Class – 11:30am. With Alyson. Four classes $40. Yoga Den, 2929 Plummer Cove Rd, Jacksonville. 904-268-8330. Yoga-Den.com. Kripalu Yoga All Levels – 11:30-1pm and 5:307pm. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Yoga/Pilates for Preschool, Bendy Bodies – 2pm. Arch Pilates & Physical Therapy, 3491 Pall Mall Rd, Ste 103, Jacksonville. 904-860-5392. ArchPilates.com. MEDA Eating Disorder Group – 3-4pm. Mentor, empower, develop and advocate. UNF Counseling Center, Bldg 2, Jacksonville. 620-2602. Yoga – 5:45pm. All levels. $10. Unity of Jacksonville Beach, 1079 Atlantic Blvd, Ste 1-2, Atlantic Bch. 904-246-9683. UnityOfJacksonvilleBeach. com. Yoga – 6-7pm. With Jim Ernstsen. Beginner and intermediate. BYO floor mat. Love offering. Unity Church of Jacksonville, May St entrance. 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.com.
Tergar Meditation Community – 6:30-8pm. Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Beginners welcome. Free. Body Wise Center, 2706 Old Moultrie Rd, St Augustine. 904-687-8482. Tergar.org. Healing Circle – 7pm. $10. The Cosmic Church of Truth, 1637 Hamilton St, Jacksonville. 904-3847268 TheCosmicChurchofTruth.net. Community Yoga Class—7-8:15pm with Caryn Keshner. Free/Donation. Register at City Yoga Dolce Spa, 2225 A1A South Ste B8, St. Augustine, FL 32080.904-671-2860, DolceMindBody.com Spirituality 101 – 7-8:30pm. Share questions, answers and lively discussion with like-minded people in an informal setting. The Heart Center, St Augustine. Register; Holly Levinson, LCSW: 904471-1414. Holly@thc-hal.com.
Saturday Integrative Yoga: Mind-Body-Spirit – 8:309:30am. With Joan Ryan, E-RYT-500, IYT-1000. Multilevel class. Ponte Vedra Bch. 280-4628. RWYogaTherapy.com. Joan@rwyogatherapy.com. Guided Cultural Hike – 8:30-10:30am. 1st Sat. Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes. The GTM Research Reserve, Trailhead Pavilion west of Guana Dam, Marineland. RSVP: 904-823-4500. Trail Hike – 8:30-10:30am. 2nd Sat. 1.5-mile guided walk. Wear comfortable closed toe shoes. The GTM Research Reserve, Trailhead Pavilion west of Guana Dam, Marineland. RSVP: 904-823-4500. Vinyasa Flow – 9-10:30am. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com.
Yoga Basics – 7:45pm. With Khristi. Yoga Den, 2929 Plummer Cove Rd, Jacksonville. 904-2688330. Yoga-Den.com.
Qigong – 9-10am. Relieve stress, anxiety and pain. Gain energy, balance and strength. Free Trial. Kam Lee’s TKA, 1835-5 E W Pkwy, Fleming Island. 904-215-6111. TaijiKungFuAcademy.com.
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Kripalu Yoga Gentle – 11am-12:30pm. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-8247454. DiscoveryYoga.com.
Pilates Props and Boots – 9am. A Pilates boot camp to burn calories. Arch Pilates & Physical Therapy, 3491 Pall Mall Rd, Ste 103, Jacksonville. 904-8605392. ArchPilates.com. Mommy ‘N Me Pilates – 10am. Ages 6 weeks-24 mos. Arch Pilates & Physical Therapy, 3491 Pall Mall Rd, Ste 103, Jacksonville. 904-860-5392. ArchPilates.com. Kripalu Yoga – 10-11:30am. All Levels. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-8247454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Hemming Plaza Farmers’ Market – 10am-2pm. Local and fresh plants, flowers, fruit, vegetables, jewelry and live entertainment. Monroe St and N Hogan St, Jacksonville. 904-634-0303. Friday Market – 10am-2pm. Rain or shine. Featuring locally grown produce, baked goods, plants, pottery and more. Jacksonville Landing Market. 904-703-2727. Market@jacksonvillelanding.com. Mind Body Class – 11:30am. With Alyson. $40 for four classes. Yoga Den, 2929 Plummer Cove Rd, Jacksonville. 904-268-8330. Yoga-Den.com.
Beaches Green Market – 2-5pm. Jarboe Park, 301 Florida Blvd, Neptune Bch. 904-270-0273.
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