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letterfrompublisher “Community means strength that joins our strength to do the work that needs to be done: arms to hold us when we falter; a circle of healing; a circle of friends; someplace where we can be free.” ~ Starhawk

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evastating scenes of neighborhoods in New Jersey and New York in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy were shocking, heartbreaking and all too familiar to those living along America’s Gulf Coast. We too have experienced the heartwarming tales of heroic rescues and people coming together to help clean up and rebuild communities.

People from around our great country, including New Orleanians, have pledged to join in helping residents of the Northeast, just as our neighbors near and far arrived to dig us out after the compounded effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005.

Nothing reminds us as clearly as a natural disaster that we need one another and do better together. To that end, please give whatever aid you can to those in the Northeast that need our help (see news brief on page 7).

We’ve learned that several publishers in the Natural Awakenings family were affected

by Sandy’s wrath. One lost her home and all household possessions to flooding. She has a great spirit and is moving forward to rebuild her home, community and business. She trusts the community will be better than before for the experience, although it won’t be easy and will take time. Opportunities will arise that no one saw before; I know because of our experiences here.

Some of my best memories upon returning from the citywide Katrina evacuation were a multiplicity of “We are all in this together” moments. One of the first occurred soon after returning to New Orleans. I recall standing in line at the closest grocery store open, with shelves sparsely stocked, talking with people patiently waiting in long lines.

Talking to strangers isn’t unusual in New Orleans, but it seemed that everyone felt an intensified sense of connection then, even more openness than before. One person would ask another, “How did you make out?,” meaning how well did your family come through the storms. Others would listen, then pipe in to share their stories. The communal conversation would always climax with the sentiment, “We’re going to get through this together.”

I wonder if cataclysmic events are wake up calls presenting extraordinary opportunities for us to rethink our relationship with our world and the planet. How are we contributing to a sustainable society and sound environment? In “It’s All About We: Conscious Evolution—Why We’re Better Together,” on page 20, writer Linda Sechrist explores what science says about community and how it works, and describes exemplary community initiatives at the forefront of the necessary shift from “me” to “we” that is already underway.

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Baton Rouge brother sister team has created a line of dog biscuits made primarily of nutria, a rodent originally from South America that was introduced to Louisiana in the 1930s and has since become an incredible nuisance. The rapidly reproducing creature’s consumption of wetland plants has turned it into one of the greatest threats to the coast, and prompted the state to put a bounty on its tail.

So Hans Harlan, an attorney, and his sister, a graphic designer, decided that all of that meat that was going to waste could be utilized to make a good product – and for a good cause. They created the brand Marsh Dog and created their first variety of wild nutria biscuits, Barataria Bites, named for the region whence the nutria were harvested and the organization that supported their efforts. The Barataria Terrebonne National Estuary Program gave the pair a grant that helped launch the new endeavor.

“They’ve been a hot seller - most dogs like them,” said Brian Davis of Jefferson Feed, where a bag of the tasty bits can be purchased for $7.99. “We have a lot of natural holistic dog food, and since this is a local company they were in the same ball park in terms of what we were trying to accomplish.”

According to the website, www.marshdog.com, the nutria bites are also made with other fresh, locally sourced ingredients, including sweet potatoes, oats, brown rice, eggs and cayenne pepper. Nutria meat is higher in protein and lower in fat than other meats found in dog food and treats, and since it is wild, it has no artificial hormones or colorings, sugar, preservatives, flavorings, corn, wheat or soybeans, the website says.

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n December 1, in conjunction with the annual New Orleans Photography Festival PhotoNOLA, Louisiana Green Corps will be hosting “Framing the Future,”a photography show and benefit to support its youth program. The event will take place at Stella Jones Gallery in the St. Charles Place shopping plaza, 201 Saint Charles Avenue in the CBD. A patron party from 5 to 6 p.m. precedes the main event open to the public from 6 to 9 p.m.

“Framing the Future” will showcase and sell artwork by Epaul Julien, Harold Baquet, Skip Bolen, Erin Krall, Samantha Berg and Jamar Pierre, whose works illuminate the interactions between people and the urban environment. All artwork will be for sale, as will frames and other craft pieces made by Louisiana Green Corps’ youth program participants. There will also be raffle prizes from local companies. Food from Liberty’s Kitchen and music by NOLA MIX will get the party rocking.

Patron Party admission is $35, which will support Louisiana Green Corps’ youth construction training program. Patrons will gain early entrance to the exhibit, cocktails & hors d’oeuvres, and one of Louisiana Green Corps’ signature picture frames made by youth program participants using wood salvaged from blighted homes throughout New Orleans.

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The program will include a panel discussion by representatives of local environmental organizations, the arts community and parading organizations.

Participating organizations include Krewe of Kolossos, ARC of Greater New Orleans, Bucket Brigade, Zombeads, Life City, and more.

At the heart of the discussions will be the current state of things and local alternatives to the proliferation of foreign throws. As stated by panel member Katrina Brees, “the time has come to recognize the ecological and economic impact this has on our beautiful city.” With members of parading krewes and local creators together, this conference is intended to strengthen the local economy by empowering krewe members with fabulously creative alternatives made right here in Louisiana.

The conference is free and open to all krewe members, local artists and creators, interested parties, and the media.

The second annual VerdiGras fundraiser ball is scheduled for January 12, 2013. Details are to come.

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fter one of the largest storms on record hit the Northeast, devastating the shorelines of New York and New Jersey and uprooting the status quo in surrounding states, locals saw a new kind of energy emerge among the populace.

Kelly Martinsen, publisher of the Long Island edition of Natural Awakenings and a resident of Long Beach, New York, joined the corps of volunteers that are helping families and businesses dig out of the ruins of their once beautiful beach town. In turn, her magazine’s advertisers and neighboring publishers reached out to share their office space, homes and other heartfelt help to keep her own business afloat. “While I have lost much, I feel blessed to have lived through this event,” says Martinsen. “I was able to experience the wonderful nature of people helping people in the days after the storm.”

Tina Woods, publisher of Natural Awakenings’ New York City edition, changed the role of her delivery truck from distributing magazines to carrying food to residents and volunteers assisting Gerritsen Beach neighborhoods, in Brooklyn. She also participated in recovery work along the Jersey Shore and collaborated with her advertisers to raise $1,000 for relief efforts. Woods observes, “In times like this, you know what it means to truly be local and look to the people immediately next to you to get by.”

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Holiday Fundraising for Energy Advocacy

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he Alliance for Affordable Energy is holding its annual fundraiser December 6 at the Canal Street Inn, 3620 Canal Street, starting at 6:30 pm. The event does not have a ticket price – attendees are encouraged to give as they can – and everything has been donated for the event so 100% of the proceeds will go back to the organization.

Canal Street Inn owner and Alliance board member Monica Ramsey will be the host. A bicycle generator will offer guests the opportunity to light up the Christmas tree. A surprise speaker will talk about energy-related issues in the city and musician Cristina Perez will perform. The New Orleans Musician’s Assistance Foundation is one of the sponsors of the event.

The nonprofit organization advocates for fair, affordable, responsible communitybased energy, and works on policies that ensure that energy rates are regulated, energy infrastructure is maintained properly, and programs are in place to support energy efficiency programs. “When energy rates go unregulated, families and elderly suffer,” said Jessica Netto, the Alliance’s office manager.

“With the recent hurricanes we’ve seen,…we need to ensure the upkeep of our infrastructure and hold the responsible parties accountable,” she added. “Another aspect is that the hurricanes are telling us that global warming is happening.” The Alliance serves as the “watchdog” for policymakers, she said, to help create a future for a clean energy in Louisiana.

For more information on the Alliance for Affordable Energy visit www.All4Energy.org.

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The retreat will include such activities as journaling, guided and process meditation, yoga, breathwork and self-reflection in an environment of peace, beauty, reflection, acceptance, joy and fun, according to Fontana and Lucas.

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opular winter citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruit come with an unexpected health benefit: eating them may lower the risk of ischemic strokes (clots), especially in women, per a study reported in Stroke, a journal of the American Heart Association.

The researchers analyzed 14 years of follow-up data from the National Institutes of Health Nurses’ Health Study, which included 69,622 women that reported their food intake every four years, including details on fruit and vegetable consumption.

The study discovered that a high intake of flavanones, a subclass of flavonoids found in the greatest concentrations in oranges and grapefruit, was associated with a 19 percent lower risk of ischemic stroke.

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One-Size Meditation Does Not Fit All

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n intriguing study recently posted online by Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing, suggests that new meditators are most likely to stick with the practice and reap its healthful benefits if they select methods with which they are most comfortable, rather than those that are most popular.

In one of the first studies to compare meditation techniques head-to-head, author Adam Burke, a professor of health education at San Francisco State University and the director of its Institute for Holistic Health Studies, taught 247 participants four popular methods—mantra, mindfulness, Zen and qigong visualization. He asked them to choose which they preferred to practice at home for six weeks before techniques were evaluated.

The simpler methods, mantra and mindfulness, each were preferred by 31 percent of study participants. Zen and qigong were selected by about 22 percent and 15 percent, respectively.

Burke says the results showed the value of providing people new to meditation simpler and more accessible methods, and also emphasized that no one technique is best for everyone. He hopes to see more comparative meditation studies, especially to determine if particular methods are better at addressing specific health issues such as addiction.

“If that’s the case,” he advises, “healthcare professionals would be able to guide patients toward techniques that will be most effective for them. Additional studies are also needed to determine if there is a way to predict which method will be best suited for any particular individual.”

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A Wise Man’s Gift for Arthritis Sufferers

rankincense, an aromatic resin obtained from Boswellia trees native to Africa, is an age-old herbal remedy that may help alleviate the pain of arthritis, according to scientists at Cardiff University, in Wales. “The search for new ways of relieving the symptoms of inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis is a long and difficult one,” says Dr. Emma Blain, who led the research with coinvestigators Professor Vic Duance, from Cardiff University’s School of Biosciences, and Dr. Ahmed Ali, of the Compton Group. The team believes they have been able to demonstrate that treatment with an extract of Boswellia frereana—a rare frankincense species—inhibits the production of key inflammatory molecules and helps prevent the breakdown of cartilage tissue that causes the condition.

The African Somali people have long used extracts of frankincense as a traditional remedy for arthritis.

“Our research achieved the use of innovative chemical extraction techniques to determine the active ingredient in frankincense,” says Ali. “We will now be able to further characterize the chemical entity and compare its success against other anti-inflammatory drugs used for treating the condition.”

Raisins Yield Pressure Relief

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or individuals seeking a natural way to keep slightly elevated blood pressure in check, eating a handful of raisins each day might do the trick. New data presented at the American College of Cardiology 61st Annual Scientific Session suggest that among adults with hypertension or mild increases in blood pressure, routine consumption of raisins may lower readings, especially compared with eating other common snacks. The researchers noted that raisins are packed with potassium, which is known to lower blood pressure, and are also a good source of antioxidant dietary fiber, which may favorably alter the biochemistry of blood vessels, enabling them to be less stiff.

The study helps validate some current nutrient recommendations, such as 60 raisins—about a handful, containing one gram of fiber and 212 milligrams of potassium—as being helpful in the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one in three (28 percent) of American adults have prehypertension, defined as a systolic pressure from 120 to 139 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or a diastolic pressure from 80 to 89 mm Hg.

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Kwanzaa Celebration Spreads The 46th annual Kwanzaa, an African-American holiday celebrated from December 26 to January 1, may be observed by as many as 18 million people this year.

Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday, nor is it meant to replace Christmas. It was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, a professor of black studies, as a celebration to honor the values of ancient African cultures and inspire African Americans working for social progress.

The name comes from the Swahili phrase, “matunda ya kwanza,” which means, “first fruits of the harvest.” Its seven principles are believed to have been key in building strong, productive families and communities in Africa: unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, a sense of purpose, creativity and faith.

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Human Rights Day is December 10 The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948. Now, the office of the high commissioner for human rights has been awarded the Guinness World Record for having collected, translated and disseminated the declaration into more than 380 languages and dialects, from Abkhaz to Zulu, making it the world’s most universal communication.

The work sets out a broad range of fundamental human rights and freedoms to which all men and women everywhere are entitled, without distinction. It was drafted by representatives from all regions and legal traditions, and has over time been accepted as a contract between governments and their peoples.

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Global climate change is a real, measurable phenomenon, according to a new study, based on the National Audubon Society’s North American Christmas Bird Count. It found that avian species have taken decades to adjust their ranges northward in response to warming winters.

Frank La Sorte, a researcher at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, in Ithaca, New York, and lead author of a study supported by the National Science Foundation, says in the Journal of Animal Ecology that because birds are highly mobile and migrate north and south with the changing seasons, they are better able to shift their ranges than less mobile, non-migrating species, such as amphibians.

“It makes sense that species move slower than the rate at which climate is changing,” says La Sorte.

“Many of them need to follow a prey base and a type of vegetation, or they need certain kinds of habitat that will create corridors for movement. Species are responding under their own time frame.”

The challenge for humans is daunting. “We have to give species the opportunity to respond by providing corridors for movement and long-term maintenance of those corridors,” says La Sorte. “That requires cooperation across political boundaries.”

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From shampoo, deodorant and toothpaste to laundry detergent and window cleaners, hundreds o f ch e m i c a l s o f u n k n ow n origin and effect can be found everywhere in our daily lives.

Some are regulated by government agencies, but many are not; some cleaning products, for example, are not even required to list their ingredients on labels.

The research team at the nonprofit consumer watchdog Environmental Working Group has released a new Cleaners Hall of Shame database (Tinyurl.com/CleanerHallOfShame) that ranks more than 2,000 household cleaners by how hazardous their ingredients are and how much information is on their labels.

Many products contain ingredients known to cause asthma or are contaminated with carcinogens. Even so-called “green” products aren’t necessarily any better. Many of them boast of ingredients made from plants, rather than petroleum, but there is little or no safety data for some plant-based ingredients. A truly green product poses few risks to health or the environment and transparently informs users of its content.

Personalized Social Media Giving Gets Results Charles Best, founder of DonorsChoose.org, has enabled his organization to provide a record $40 million in funding for 300,000 U.S. classroom projects, simply by personalizing public appeals for charitable giving. When potential donors enter their personal interests, an online database supplies a list of corresponding classroom projects. For example, artists might consider funding a silkscreen press for an art class. Hikers can purchase trees for a classroom to plant. When the funded project is completed, the donors receive a note from the teacher, along with photos.

DonorsChoose.org maximizes the personalization potential by asking the participants if they want to post their donation on their Facebook wall, where friends may read the post and feel compelled to make their own donation. Teacher-generated Facebook project updates garner even greater success; these two types of Facebook status updates have so far raised a combined $1.9 million.

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Fresh Funds for Innovative Renewable Projects U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu is spearheading a new wave of renewable energy research by recruiting top scientists from the nation’s best research laboratories to staff a new agency called ARPA-E, modeled after DARPA, the research and development wing of the Pentagon that invented the Internet. With a surge in funding for renewable energy, courtesy of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, plus grants from the Department of Energy, ARPA-E has made more than 180 investments in basic research projects in renewable energy.

One company, Ocean Power Technologies, is installing a 260-ton generator in the Pacific Ocean off the Oregon coast to capture renewable energy from waves. If the generator operates as planned, it will link to the grid and generate enough electricity for 1,000 homes.

Other ARPA-E-funded projects are making cheaper batteries, more efficient air conditioners and appliances, experimental algae-based biofuels, carbon sequestration (trapping) technologies and even plants that secrete crude oil.

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Incorporate local, sustainable cuisine into the family feast. Ingredients for a traditional holiday dinner can travel up to 30,000 miles. Instead, show support for local community farmers and reduce food transportation miles by choosing a heritage turkey or meatless entrée.

Stellar complements may include organic cranberry jelly, mulled apple cider or wine from an area farm, orchard or vineyard.

Adopt or recycle the Christmas tree.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, as many as 33 million live-cut Christmas trees are purchased each year in North America, and most end up in landfills. Fortunately, Christmas tree adoption services like Central California’s Rent a Living Christmas Tree are popping up across the country, allowing them to go on living. The potted trees can be rented and delivered.

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According to CalRecycle, an estimated 2.6 billion holiday cards are sold each year in the United States, enough to fill a football field 10 stories high. This year, instead of the usual snail mail, send a bouquet of flowers for the price of a stamp. Recipients can plant a GreenFieldPaper. com grow-a-note holiday card in the ground and see wildflowers bloom.

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t a recent Global Green Sustainability Series event a panel of speakers discussed how New Orleans can better protect its neighborhoods and businesses from flooding as the city faces increasingly severe storms due to climate change and subsidence at a rate faster than any other city in America. The panel members stated their goal was to educate the public about some of the potential solutions on the horizon, some of which will go before the Mayor, City Council and the Sewerage and Water Board (S&WB) in the coming months.

One speaker, Jeffrey Thomas, of the public policy consulting firm Thomas Strategies, LLC, showed disturbing images of the city’s drainage system and how the responsibility for maintaining the pipes are divided between the S&WB and the city, but without sufficient funds for keeping the entire system working. S&WB manages all pipes larger than 36 inches in diameter (235 miles), along with the city’s canals and drainage pipes, and uses approximately $40 million in local property tax dollars to maintain its part of the system.

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Mayor Mitch Landrieu has asked a coalition of local business and civic leaders to advise him on affordable and feasible options for improving the city’s water systems. The New Orleans Citizen Sewerage, Water and Drainage System Reform Task Force, coordinated by Thomas, released a report in April with opportunities and funding sources for improving the city’s drainage system by designing alreadyplanned street and other public space projects so they store and absorb rain water.

“We cannot build our city like it is on a hill,” Thomas said.”We can and must design our streets, neutral grounds, parks, and other properties to safely store, absorb, and move flood waters away from our homes and businesses. As city in a bowl,

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“Worse,” Thomas added, “our city’s pipes are continuing to break as we continue to subside at a rate of nearly one-third of an inch a year. That’s more than eight feet in the last century, he emphasized. “To protect New Orleans into the future, we need to compliment drainage pipes with more Bayou St. Johns and the types of ponds and natural channels found throughout New Orleans East.”

On behalf of the task force, Thomas described nearly $2 billion available to New Orleans for such projects. The Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) and S&WB have already begun a $1 billion project to expand existing underground culverts beneath the neutral grounds of major city streets. In most places the neutral grounds are higher than the nearby properties, and if subsidence continues, the culverts will soon be higher than the pipes connected to them, Thomas explained. The Task Force recommends that the neutral grounds above these culverts be transformed into tree-lined basins that can safely absorb water.

Similarly, the task force also recommends that the City use its existing allocations of $250 million in hazard mitigation funds and over $300 million from FEMA, HUD, and other public sources to design planned street repairs and public parks, such as Lafitte Greenway, so they safely store and absorb rainwater.

Lastly, the Task Force recommends that all drainage infrastructure and policies are managed by a properly funded Sewerage and Water Board.

In a letter addressed to the Mayor, the task force described these existing project and funding opportunities as “the most significant leadership opportunity to transform the city’s water and stormwater protection systems since they were created over a century ago.” Many key decisions regarding these available funds are taking place now.

“The time for public involvement in the process is now Although the funding comes from Federal sources, ultimately the Mayor decides how to employ them,” Thomas said. “Often these innovative stormwater strategies and plans for streets and new drainage pipes are treated as two different things. The challenge is conveying [to the city] the possibility that they are one and the same.”

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It’s All About We Conscious Evolution: Why We’re Better Together

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fter decades of studying issues of environmental destruction, poverty and war, Malcolm Hollick, Ph.D., author of The Science of Oneness: A New Worldview for the Twenty-First Century, concluded in 2006 that a better future for humanity requires a more holistic worldview. It must be one that reflects the evidence of both new sciences and established spiritual traditions, all of which point to a deep unity, or Oneness, the grand reality underlying and often belying the superficial testimony of the senses.

Hollick concluded, “We become open to the experience of this unity only when we recognize at the deepest intuitive level that we do not exist as

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separate selves.” The founder of the Findhorn College Foundation, in Scotland, recognized that while the old worldview has disintegrated, the concrete of a new one has not yet set. He also observed how the acceleration of scientific findings— advancing knowledge and understanding of the universe, as well as the meaning and purpose of life—would continue to influence the general worldview.

Within a decade, of the publication of his book, hard scientific evidence across many disciplines—particularly physics and biology—as well as pioneering ideas and anecdotal evidence presented by leading philosophers and authors, affirmed the existence of a reality in which everything is connected and linked in a coherent whole.

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Such thinking further revealed that evolution has equipped humans with genetic wiring for co-creation, cooperation and collaboration. Martin A. Nowak, a professor of biology and mathematics at Harvard University and co-author of Super Cooperators: Altruism, Evolution, and Why We Need Each Other to Succeed, explains that most great innovations of life have resulted not from competition, but cooperation, the real “master architect” of evolution. Nowak believes that figuring out how cooperation comes about and breaks down is the key to human survival as a species.

Books such as The Bond: Connecting Through the Space Between Us, by Lynne McTaggart, a scientific researcher and award-winning journalist, and The Golden Motorcycle Gang: A Story of Transformation, co-authored by motivational speaker Jack Canfield, are helping individuals to see through the illusions of the old “survival of the fittest” and “I win, you lose” paradigms into one expressed in terms of connectedness and relationships. This new “Me-We” thinking and way of being has been spreading; it now informs everything from enlightened

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Canfield emphasizes the valuable lesson of collaboration and cooperation he learned while working for W. Clement Stone, a philanthropist and self-help author: When working together, focus on overlapping goals and interests, and not on differences.

In Chicago, Illinois, where the Eat Fresh Eat Local movement sparks successful collaborations, the focus is on food, rather than issues of race, sex or economic disparity. There, hundreds of people are growing food together in communal spaces on city-owned land, privately owned empty lots and rooftops, as well as in school gardens, food forests and urban farm sites.

“Self-reliant, community-operated urban farms and the food centers that retail the produce to residents in surrounding neighborhoods—some in the city’s most isolated and impoverished communities— are economic drivers that create jobs,” says Erika Allen, projects manager of Chicago’s Growing Power office. The daughter of national organization founder Will Allen notes that local workshops resemble a cross-section of the world. “Participants from different countries, cultures and economic levels come together for three meals a day, where we connect, share perspectives and learn from one another.”

“The transformation of our society, world and universe starts and ends with the transformation of ourselves… and in this way to co-create with others and Spirit a person, a community, a civilization, a planet and a cosmos that are whole and harmonious.” ~ Malcolm Hollick

Another successful initiative, Building a Healthier Chicago (BHC), brings together the Chicago Department of Public Health, the Office of the Regional Health Administrator of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Chicago Medical Society and the Institute of Medicine of Chicago.

The BHC agribusiness project develops and maintains a system of more accessible food supply, distribution and markets where people live, work, play, pray and learn.

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He particularly likes creating spaces and resources that give people that wouldn’t normally connect a place to bump into one another.

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After more research, the duo built a simple website named Convenient Resilience.com and created a blog before commencing a coast-to-coast, 100-day, solutions-oriented journey last summer.

They posted nearly 30 “webisodes” of heartfelt interactions with individuals and organizations with stories to tell, like the group at 2100 Lakeside Emergency Men’s Shelter, in Cleveland, Ohio, that is using small-scale, practical and costeffective solutions to lessen their impact on the environment. “The personal stories we heard affirm what we learned from Frances—that it’s possible to locally solve global problems together,” advise the sojourners, who travel in a greasepowered car.

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thought traps that engender fear,” advises Lappé. “Thinking, ‘There isn’t enough to go around, so I have to grab what I can now,’ for instance, focuses on separateness and lack, which is precisely what got us into the state we are in.”

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One’s own new world perspective can even emerge as a result of a dark night of the soul, as Patricia Ariadne, Ph.D., author of Drinking the Dragon, has observed with clients that have undergone a personal metamorphosis as a result of the economic downturn. “Often, the entire process of transformation indicates a spiritual initiation—a renewal or rebirth—that acts as an induction into a level of expanded consciousness and new relationship with Spirit,” remarks Ariadne.

“True spiritual progress inevitably leads to a desire to be of greater service to others, to go from ‘Me to We,’ which I believe is our mandate for the 21st century.”

Living mindfully can literally change our brains, states Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., in the introduction to A Mindful Nation, by Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan, which reports on the supporting science. “Mindfulness… can improve our capacity for perspective taking and decision making, and enhance our emotional intelligence and our ability to act with clarity and wisdom, alone and in concert with others.” Kabat-Zinn is the founding director of the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care and Society, at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, in Worcester.

“A peaceful revolution is being led by ordinary citizens across our nation,” confirms Ryan. “At the core of it is mindfulness—finding ways to slow the mind, pay attention to the present moment and see how you are connected to others and can work in a spirit of cooperation to get things done.”

The inner impulse to recognize the deeper unity of all life and sense the reality of Oneness is bubbling up within individuals, small groups and organizations, and finding expression in writings and teachings, according to Barbara Marx Hubbard, author of Birth 2012 and Beyond: Humanity’s Great Shift to the Age of Conscious Evolution.

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“Evolutionaries sense that we are facing a critical moment in the unfolding of our human story and feel called to create pathways to a better future,” says Hamilton. He notes that the 35,000 participants in his most recent introduction to his webcast were interested in where they could find a supportive community of kindred spirits committed to living life on the same level.

He states, “We instinctively know that we can accomplish more together.”

A partnership with The Shift Network, which empowers a global movement of those intent on creating an evolutionary shift in consciousness, has enabled Hubbard, a featured sage in the documentary Awaken Soul to Soul, and her ACEs to launch a global initiative to mark the inauguration of a sustainable planetary civilization on December 22.

Thousands of individuals are now working in collective hubs across the United States to prepare for the Planetary Birth Day celebration.

An initial concern for many individuals seeking to experience Oneness is, “What happens to my identity?” Christopher M. Bache, Ph.D., professor emeritus in the department of philosophy and religious studies at Youngstown State University, in Ohio, reassures us that within the matrix of connectivity, individuality is not suffocated, but paradoxically liberated into deeper forms of self-expression.

“While opening to the collective fields that surround us melts the boundaries of the private ego, bringing about the ‘death of self’ noted in spiritual literature, as the ego dies, a deeper form of individuality is born—not an isolated individuality, but one that thrives in subtle give-and-take,” explains the author of The

Living Classroom: Teaching and Collective Consciousness.

While the idea of a future in which American and other cultures reflect oneness can seem distant and idealistic, it is already present in South Africa’s Xhosa community in the form of Ubuntu, a worldview which means, “I am what I am because of who we all are.”

According to South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984, Ubuntu iterates the essence of being human and speaks to the fact that it’s impossible to exist as human beings in isolation. We are people through other people.

“We think of ourselves far too frequently as just individuals, separated from one another, whereas you are connected, and what you do affects the whole world,” he observes. “When you do well, it spreads out; it is for the whole of humanity.”

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. For more information and in-depth interviews on It’s All About We, visit ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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Woodlands Conservancy, for example, an organization that manages the Woodlands Trail and Park in Belle Chasse, sells a palmetto pendant necklace by local designer Mignon Faget.

Faget created the sterling silver palmetto in 2005 for the conservancy to highlight the wetlands losses in Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina.

Woodlands Trail and Park is a 609-acre bottomland hardwood forest that, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, will soon be the largest forest between New Orleans and the Gulf of Mexico. Louisiana has lost up to 75 percent of its coastal forests, which once constituted the best buffer from hurricane storm surge, explained Katie Brasted, the Conservancyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s director.

The palmetto necklace, which sells for $130, may be orderd at www.woodlandsconservancy.org.

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For art lovers, the Spa at Windsor Court is donating 20% of the cost of spa services, if the Arts Council of New Orleans is mentioned when an appointment is booked or a gift certificate is purchased, according to Lindsay Glatz, the director of marketing and communications at the Arts Council. The Arts Council supports and nurtures creativity in the local community by providing grants, arts business training and producing the monthly Art Market of New Orleans in Palmer Park, among other projects.

More information can be found at www.WindsorCourtHotel.com/ spa or by calling 504-523-6000.

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The Gulf Restoration Network (GRN) is a nonprofit dedicated to the restoration of the Gulf Coast, and this holiday season the organization has teamed up with several local businesses who are selling items for GRN’s benefit. Bamboo Bottle Company, which has water bottles made from recycled bamboo, is donating one percent of its annual profits to GRN (available at www.bamboobottleco.com). Defend New Orleans has three t-shirts for sale (visit www.defendneworleans.com/index.html) with 100% of proceeds going to the organization. GRN member Tippy Tippens is giving the nonprofit 25% of the proceeds of her Bird Soap (logon to shop.matternola.com).

According to Development Director Natasha Nordhoff, the partnerships with local businesses have been extremely important over the years as the 18-year-old organization works for the restoration of the Gulf and the passage of the Restore Act, which will direct 80 percent of the Clean Water Act funds back to the region for wetlands restoration starting in January. Most recently their efforts have focused on the BP Drilling Disaster Campaign.

Music and Food

The city’s eclectic and beloved radio station, WWOZ, an arm of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation, is offering a cookbook filled with old family recipes from New Orleans musicians, including Irma Thomas’ mac ‘n cheese, Dr. John’s Racoon Stew, Kermit Ruffins’ favorites and many more. The

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book, which also doubles as a “little history book of the first 30 years of the radio station,” according to Development Director Crystal Gross, is available on the website for $34.95, or with a specially-designed apron for $44.95. For more information on the cookbook, visit www.WWOZ.org.

“It has been a long time coming,” Gross said of the decadelong project. “It was a serious labor of love, and we are so happy to see it come to fruition – but, like a good roux, it takes a good while. … It’s a pretty groovy book.”

Many, Many More

For those who shop online, there are 108 Louisiana nonprofits that are included on the Louisiana Gives website – www.louisianagives.com.

One organization that shoppers on that site can contribute to is the Louisiana Green Corps, a local conservation corps that trains underserved youth in green jobs. In addition to the items on the website, the Corps is selling recycled wood picture frames and other wood crafts made from wood salvaged from deconstruction projects. The organization, which has been around since 2008, employs low income and special needs youth in deconstruction and energy efficiency projects, and began creating wooden gifts in the spring as a way to help generate revenue for the program.

To find the Corps’ recycled wood products, logon to www. lagreencorps.org.

Some of the other New Orleans-based organizations that are on the Louisiana Gives website include Rebuilding Together, Project Homecoming, New Orleans and Jefferson Councils on Aging, and the Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center.

The website has 50 different categories of shopping, each of which has more than 100 stores to choose from.

Colleen Morgan is a free-lance writer living in New Orleans. She may be reached at colleen.nolahealthyliving@gmail.com.

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At launch time there were 40 contestants, according to Liz Shephard of LifeCity, more than half the total number from last year’s Games. Businesses may still register to participate.

Plants play a major role in environmental health and a number of the competing businesses work with plants in some way, including food production and service, water management and esthetic uses.

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Restaurateurs understand that the fresher the produce, the better it tastes.

“I want our food to be absolutely delicious,” said Katrina Turillo, owner of La Divina Gelateria, a veteran and former winner of the Green Games. Fruit picked the day before has more natural sugars and therefore is much tastier than if it was shipped across the country. “In terms of eliminating the footprint of the ingredients we get, purchasing fresh and local will

reduce the travel time and packaging and, if we purchase from farmers markets, we are putting our dollar back into local economy.”

A new Green Games contestant, Aquaponic Modular Production Systems (AMPS), runs farms that are extremely local, such as the one on the roof of Rouses Supermarket on Baronne Street.

“All the food that we grow at Rouses is packaged on site and brought downstairs – there are no vehicles, no refrigeration, so we reduce all of that energy,” said Kevin Morgan-Rothschild.

AMPS’ vertical towers grow plants in small spaces using only water that is passed through a fish tank for fertilization. “The towers reduce water consumption by about 90% and they don’t contribute to the dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico,” he explained, referring to the lowoxygen zone in summer that is a result of high nutrient levels primarily due to Midwest fertilizer runoff. The produce from these systems is grown without pesticides and is eaten within days of harvest, he added, so arguably much healthier than food grown by traditional methods and shipped to most supermarkets.

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One of last year’s all-around winners, EcoUrban sustainable landscaping, is participating again, and owner Demetria Christo said her part in the movement is to encourage use of native plants and captured rainwater. Native species are better adapted to this climate, use less energy and require less water to maintain, she said. “And they foster habitat for native wildlife – this region is the biggest flyway, so we need abundant resources handy for the migrating birds. It is our responsibility to support these creatures.”

Christo’s company also installs edible gardens, and encourages homeowners to grow their own produce. “If you are putting energy into landscaping, why not have it also provide food or fruit for your family,” she said.

New Orleans Green, a new Green Games contestant, sells indoor and outdoor potted plants with locally grown and sustainable materials.

Rosalie Torres’ low carbon footprint plants are grown here, in locally produced, composted soil, fed with harvested rainwater, and artistically situated in vintage, antique, or repurposed pots.

“Plants help reduce stress and create a feeling of well-being,” Torres said. “They improve air quality and help reduce background noise. People are happier when they are around plants.”

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Colleen Morgan is a free-lance writer and environmental editor at Natural Awakenings S.E. Louisiana. She may be reached at colleen.nolahealthyliving@gmail.com

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“Your breathing is the barometer of all your poses,” says Elena Brower, founder and co-owner of Virayoga, in New York City. If you’re gasping for air, back out of the pose. “Always give preference to deeper breathing over deeper postures,” advises Brower. This controlled breathing technique is largely

Exhale through the mouth when lifting weights and inhale through the nose when lowering them. As a rule of thumb, take two seconds to raise weights and three to four seconds to lower them.

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“The more relaxed your breathing is, the more relaxed your entire body will be,” says Holland. “Relaxed breathing conserves energy, prevents fatigue and improves endurance.” Using forceful breaths when you’re tired also sends more energizing oxygen to muscles to help counter fatigue.

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autographed 5,432 books and felt like an author rock star. Yet when I returned to my hotel room that night, I burst into tears. All of the success was great, but it still hadn’t made me happy. That’s when I began my intensive study of happiness and love.

Does science suppor t our capacity to daily experience and deepen a love for all things?

Science is finding that there is a neurophysiology of love. Studies by researchers in major institutions worldwide show that we can do simple things like breathe more deeply, walk barefoot on earth, listen to uplifting music or practice meditation that will support us in experiencing more unconditional love. These activities create greater heart rhythm coherence and new neural pathways in the brain.

How does having a heart that’s open to unconditional love benefit us?

The Institute of HeartMath has discovered that the magnetic field generated by the heart—what’s measured on a magnetometer—is 5,000 times stronger than that of the brain. HeartMath research has also demonstrated that when we’re in a positive emotional state, our hearts beat in a coherent rhythm that causes all the other systems in the body—including the brain, immune system and hormones—to work more efficiently and harmoniously.

Their research shows that experiencing this regularly leads to better health, slows the aging process and brings us greater creativity, resilience and happiness.

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What are the seven doorways seeing through the eyes of love; and to practicing unconditional love oneness, feeling connected with the greater revealed by your own research? wholeness of life.

I’ve interviewed hundreds of people that are living examples of unconditional love. I’ve found seven access points to experiencing more love: safety, being grounded and present; vitality, energy and well-being; unconditional self-love, feeling empowered; openness, being comfortable giving and receiving love; communication, listening and speaking with love; vision,

How does one person’s loving larger bless our families, communities and world?

The more we experience love, the more we spread love to others. Our feelings are contagious. This idea is beautifully expressed in an ancient Chinese proverb:

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Since 2000, Sweet Binks has rescued more than 1,700 rabbits as recaptured strays or from shelters meant for dogs and cats. Bunnies can live more than 14 years.

“Rabbits eat more than just carrots.

Pellets should be timothy hay-based, not alfalfa, for adult rabbits,” explains Hood.

“But limit the amount. Hay should be 85 to 90 percent of their diet, because the side-to-side chewing of hay keeps teeth worn down to a livable length and ensures proper digestion.”

Rabbits can be litter box-trained and run free if the home is pet-proofed.

For example, keep electrical cords out of reach or covered with plastic tubing. A lonely, bored bunny can be destructive, so provide wooden and chemical-free wicker toys for chewing. Play with them daily, although most shy away from cuddling. Bonded pairs need to be in sight of one another.

Miniature Horses

Miniature horses are not to be confused with Shetland ponies. Minis are fully grown horses, bred for pulling carts, not riding. They require the same care as a larger horse and make good therapy animals. An adult mini is about the same size as a standard-sized horse’s newborn foal—about 34 to 38 inches tall at the withers (between the shoulder blades), although some are smaller. “ Tra i n e d m i n i s a r e good, gentle interpreters o f e m o t i o n ,” s ay s Veronique Matthews, founder of Hearts & Hooves, a nonprofit equine therapy organization in Austin, Texas. “We visit abused or autistic kindergarten-age children with a ratio of one child, one horse, one handler.” Walking on a handheld leash, a mini can help a child to cope with fear and anxiety.

Alpaca

A few years ago, alpacas were regarded as the next moneymakers when breeding and sales brought high prices for fleece, along with their waste, sold as soilenriching manure. After the trend

peaked, many herds were sold, often to ill-suited owners, and some needed rescuing.

Michelle Zumwalt, a job consultant for people with disabilities in Spanish Lake, Missouri, has hosted rescued alpacas for eight years; the number fluctuates, based on new arrivals and adoptions. “There are enough of them to help supply local organic farms with fertilizer,” says Zumwalt. “These gentle creatures feel safest in numbers; when in danger, they will kick or spit.”

Hermit Crabs

Hermit crabs are likeable for their social, nonaggressive character, ease in handling and low maintenance. All crabs are born in the ocean, although some species leave the water as adults. Pet crabs in the United States are either Caribbean land crabs or the faster and more agile Ecuadorian crabs, which require access to both salt and fresh water.

A 10-gallon fish tank with sand of a consistency suitable for castle building that’s three or four times deeper than the height of the largest crab works well.

Crabs can grow to six inches in length and live 10 years or more, although they don’t reproduce in captivity. As colony animals, they’re much happier in a group.

Hermit crabs periodically need to replace the shell they carry on their back.

Provide a shell that is 10 to 15 percent larger and watch as the crab tries it on for size. When crabs molt their underside ectoskeleton, they burrow beneath the sand for four to eight weeks; place these crabs in a separate tank.

“Because crabs are scavengers, we feed them chicken, turkey, seaweed, scrambled eggs and fish. They love carrots, bell peppers, kiwi and coconut,” says Christine Richards, a maintenance management analyst and hermit crab caregiver in Montgomery Village, Maryland. “Crabs are nocturnal, so use a small flashlight to watch their antics,” she adds. “They love to climb.”

Chinchillas

Chinchillas, another night creature, can live up to 20 years. A round body, tiny hands and large ears make them easy to love, remarks Christina Pierce, a federal examiner of financial institutions in Little Rock, Arkansas. “My chin, Gizmo, wants to be where the commotion is and likes to travel,” she laughs.

A specialty vet is required for chinchillas, with attention given to their teeth, which grow throughout their life.

Give them things to chew on and fresh hay to help file down teeth. Gizmo’s favorite chews are willow twigs, peanuts in the shell, alfalfa sticks and lava blocks.

“A twice-daily dust bath keeps his fur clean,” notes Pierce, “plus, it’s fun to watch.”

It seems that everyone can find a pet that’s perfect for them. It’s just a matter of thinking outside the litter box.

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PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE available in heart of Maple St. business district. 1st fl rm – approx 12.5 x 16 ft, $615/mo includes water & electric. Beautifully maintained bldg. Share w/ acupuncturist, psychotherapists, bodywork therapists. Uptown Holistic Center. Call Ken Leavitt: 504-275-5923 or kmleavitt@aol.com

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VEGETARIAN MEETUP GROUP meets at least once a month for a veggie meal. See calendar of events at http://www.meetup.com/vegetarian-515/ members/7165804/

volunteer opportunities FLOWERING LOTUS MEDITATION AND RETREAT CENTER. Volunteers needed to live at meditation retreat center in Magnolia, MS which will include room and board in exchange for work.

Must be a meditator interested in furthering meditation practice. Vegetarian facility. www. floweringlotusmeditation.org. Dolores Watson at 504-905-4090. See ad on page 2.

The Humane Society of Louisiana needs volunteers. To find out how you can help contact Jeff Dorson at 901-268-4432 or StopCruelty11@gmail.com.

The LatinoFarmersCoop.org An urban agriculture nonprofit committed to promote responses to food, farm and nutrition needs gardening and food pantry volunteers. Call 504-333-3611 or Info@LatinoFarmersCoop.org.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1

Massage Cupping Seminar – Sat 8:30am-5:30pm & Sun 9am-1pm. (2-day workshop) Cupping is adapted from an ancient Chinese technique, and is powerfully therapeutic. Class includes theory, demonstration of techniques, and plenty of hands-on practice. Instructor Annie Garic. 12 CEUs for LMTs. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, Metairie. 504-293-0972 Festival of Trees Family Kick-Off Brunch – 10am1pm. Start of LA Children’s Museum’s holiday season. Experience the enchanted forest of trees decorated by community partners and holiday entertainment and food. Museum opens to general public at 1pm. $12/members; $15/non-members.

Louisiana Children’s Museum, 420 Julia St, NOLA. Call 504-266-2415.

Paint & E-Waste Drop-Off/Uptown – 10am-2pm.

Drop off old paint and electronic waste (computers only) to Arabella Station Whole Foods Market. The Green Project’s tent is at the corner of Magazine & Joseph St. in good weather, and inside near the massage table in bad weather.

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French Market’s Saint Nicholas Day Fair – 10am4pm. Annual French Market family Christmas event with live music, free craft booths, petting zoo and photos with St. Nick in charming Dutch Alley, 914 North Peters St, NOLA. Info: 504-522-2621.

First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm (also 11/11).

Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Reiki promotes and accelerates healing of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to do Reiki for yourself and others.

No experience needed. Private classes and retreats on request. Pre-registration required. $250. Info/ registration: 504-376-8518 or text 504-388-2356.

Freret Market – Noon-5pm. 90 vendors with food, art, music, flea market, children’s play area and pet adoption. 4400 block of Freret St., NOLA. Info: 504-638-2589.

Conscious Connected Breathing Workshop – 2-4:30pm. Led by Jack Fontana. This technique facilitates releasing stress, anxiety and stored suppression practiced in a safe, private and loving environment. Just $54. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St, NOLA, More info: 985-640-2648.

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New Orleans Arts District Art Walk – 6-9pm.

Monthly art walk on Julia and Camp streets. Visit 25 galleries and museums. The December art walk is in conjunction with the annual American Institute of Architects DesCours event. Julia & Camp streets.

Info: 504-895-7375.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2

New Orleans Chapter AMORC Rosicrucian’s – 12:00pm Harmonization Ritual, 12:30pm Officers meeting, 1:30pm Pronaos convocation Ritual, , 2pm Chapter Convocation Ritual, 3pm Discourse or Experiment Discussion. 2801 Loyola Ave. Suite 4, Kenner. More Info: 504-472-5635.

Massage Cupping Certification – Sun 2-5:30pm & Mon 9am-4pm. Continuation of 12/1 seminar. 10 additional hrs. Learn specific treatments for many common conditions as you become certified in this popular technique. Instructor Annie Garic. 22 CEUs for LMTs. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, Metairie. 504-293-0972

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4

Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 12:30pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program at Chiropractic Health Center, 101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline Dr. Free. Reservations required: 504-454-2000.

Swedish Massage Clinic – 6:15 & 7:45pm. (also 12/18) Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation & increasing flexibility. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. By appointment only. $25. 504-293-0972 Holiday Tai Chi-Chi Gong Class – 7pm-8pm. Reduce stress, relieve pain, gain flexibility and balance.

Improve self esteem. Tamashii Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St. Uptown. Reserve space by 12/3. Call 866-2241 for more information.

La Leche League Meeting/New Orleans – 7-8pm.

LLL of New Orleans has been reactivated. Meets first Tuesday each month. Open to all women interested in breastfeeding. Learn more, ask questions, and benefit from a community of breastfeeding mothers. Free. ZukaBaby, 2122 Magazine St, NOLA. More Info: Courtney Landry, LLLofneworleans@gmail.com.

C. G. Jung Society Film: “Peter Birkhauser – 7:30pm. A Modern Artist Who Breaks the Mold.”

His paintings focus on the archetypal images that emerged from his unconscious during analysis.

Discussion to follow will be led by analyst Deldon Anne McNeely, PhD. 2 contact hrs for LPCs. $10 (members free). Parker Methodist, 1130 Nashville Avenue, New Orleans.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5.

Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic – 12:45 & 2:15pm. (also 12/7, 12/12, 12/19, 12/21). Help a student with their education at our student massage clinic. NMT is a partial body massage focused on a specific problem area. $30/by appointment only. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie.

Info: 504-293-0972.

La Leche League Meeting/Jefferson – 6:30-7:30pm.

LLL of Jefferson meets first Wednesday each month.

Open to all women interested in breastfeeding. Learn more, ask questions, and benefit from a community of breastfeeding mothers. Free. Destination Maternity Meeting Rm, Causeway & 17th St, Metairie. More Info: 504-952-3951 or chaplain.k@hotmail.com.

New Orleans Chapter AMORC Rosicrucian’s – 7-8pm. (also 12/19) Open House /Open Forum (3).

Located at 2801 Loyola Ave. Suite 4, Kenner. More Info: 504-472-5635.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6

Tai Chi Group Class – 9:30-10:20am. Reduce stress, relieve pain, gain flexibility and balance. Improve self esteem Offering an intro program of 3 classes for $59. Tamashii Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St. Uptown. Reserve space by 12/5. Call 866-2241 for more information.

Holiday Helper – 10-1pm or 2-5pm. Make way for the holidays and get a head start with gift wrapping, greeting cards, decorations, getting organized and more! Professional organizer Stasia Cymes can reduce your seasonal stress level. Package deals and gift certificates are also available! Call 504-920-1800.

Alliance for Affordable Energy Holiday Fundraiser – 6:30-8:30pm. Food from Canal Street Bistro, music by Cristina Perez and a guest speaker on the energy issues impacting our community. Proceeds support the Alliance, a nonprofit advocating for fair, affordable, environmentally responsible and community-based energy. Street Inn, 3620 Canal St, Info: allianceforaffordableenergy@all4energy.ccsend.com

Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic – 6:15pm & 7:45pm. (also 12/11). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. NMT is a partial body massage focused on a specific problem area. $30/ by appointment only. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7

Christmas Under the Stars/Slidell – 6-9pm. (also 12/8) City of Slidell’s holiday celebration featuring live entertainment, holiday decorations, the Parade of Trees, storytelling and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, mini village and train display. Free admission.

Griffith Park, 333 Erlanger, Olde Towne Slidell, 70458. Contact: 985-646-4375.

Holiday Movies on the Mississippi – 6:30pm. The Downtown Development District and Riverwalk presents a weekend of free outdoor holiday movies.

Enjoy hot chocolate, tasty treats, and the beautiful Mississippi River with family, friends, and neighbors. The first 50 families at each showing will receive free fleece blankets. 500 Port of New Orleans Place. Info: 504-561-8927.

Holiday on the Boulevard Festival – (Dec 7, 8, 9) Ashé Cultural Arts Center presents a holiday festival filled with music from jazz, hip-hop, R&B, gospel, folk, reggae, spoken word and dance and a gift marketplace. The boulevard will be lit up for the holidays. 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, NOLA. Info: 504-569-9070.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8

Gretna Art Walk – 8:30am-12:30pm. Art walk returns for fall season with more than 80 artists and craft vendors. 2nd Sat each month. 6th St. at Huey P. Long Ave., Downtown Gretna.

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Sustainable Approaches for the Home Garden – 9am-noon. From cardboard boxes to the food from your table, Amber Parker will show you how to use it all to support your garden. For sale: poinsettias, trees, shrubs, colorful flowering plants, holiday gift plants and 2013 growing calendars. Parkway Partners Greenhouse, 1137 Baronne St, NOLA. Office: 504-620-2224.

Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.

Self Heating Lava Shell Massage – Sat 9am-5pm & Sun 9am-1pm. (2-day workshop) Learn to do a full body heated massage using self heating shells, as an alternative to hot stone massage. No water or electricity needed for this portable spa treatment.

Instructor Vicky Karr. 12 CEUs for LMTs. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, Metairie. 504-293-0972 Saturday Morning Massage Clinics – 9:15am & 10:30am. (also 12/15) Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. $30/by appointment. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972.

PRC Holiday Home Tour – 9:30am-4pm. (also 12/9) The 37th annual self-guided tour features seven distinctive Garden District Homes, all decorated for the holidays. Enjoy a holiday boutique and cafe at the tour headquarters, Trinity Episcopal Church. Tickets: $30/advance; $40 day of. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave, NOLA. Info: 504-581-7032.

~ Dalai Lama

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“The Anti-Aging Lifestyle” December 10th @ 6:00pm

$10 suggested donation Santa Fe Tapas 1327 St. Charles Ave. Dr. Tel-Oren is a renowned holistic Scientists, Author and Educator on Natural Principles, Health, Medicine, Nutrition & Sustainability For more Info:

http://bit.ly/DrTel-Oren neworleans@ecopolitan.com

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OCH Art Market – 10am-3pm. Local artists, food, music. 2nd Sat each month – different themes. 1618 Oretha C. Haley Blvd, Central City, NOLA. Jingle Bugs – 10am-4pm. A family fun day with butterflies and bugs! New butterfly garden, Santa, Bug Nog, Gum Drop game with prizes, and a buggy reading of The Night Before Christmas. $16/Adults; $11/children 2-12 yrs; $13 Seniors; members free.

Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, 423 Canal St, NOLA. Info: 504-581-4629.

The Madisonville Art Market – 10am-4pm. Art market featuring painting, photography, wood working, pottery, and jewelry along the Tchefuncta River on Water St. in Old Madisonville. Free. Info: 985-624-7216.

Breathwork for Self Care – 10am-5pm. Experience the power of your breath to relax, integrate suppression, and release fear and anxiety, all to assist you in opening up to becoming more effective in one’s personal and professional life. Facilitator Jack Fontana.

6 CEUs for LMTs. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, Metairie. 504-293-0972 First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm (also 11/11).

Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Reiki promotes and accelerates healing of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to do Reiki for yourself and others.

No experience needed. Private classes and retreats on request. Pre-registration required. $250. Info/ registration: 504-376-8518 or text 504-388-2356.

Christmas on Jackson Square – 11am-8pm. Join the shops and restaurants on Jackson Square for holiday fun. Enjoy all day specials, book signings, gourmet tastings, and much more. Refreshments will be served. Enjoy shopping and caroling throughout the day and a block party from 6-8pm. Info: 504-523-6425 Winter on the Water – 4-6:30pm. Free event sponsored by City of Mandeville featuring music, parades, lights and more. Lakeshore Drive, Mandeville. Contact: 985-624-3147.

Happy Chanukah!

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9

Dry Room Scrubs & Wraps – Sun 2-6pm & Mon 9am-5pm. (2-day workshop) Learn to offer spa services without investing in expensive wet room equipment. Practice performing scrubs & wraps, as well as discussing benefits & contraindications.

Instructor Vicky Karr. 12 CEUs for LMTs Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, Metairie. 504-293-0972 The Anti-Aging Lifestyle – 6pm. A talk by Dr. Tel-Oren, a renowned holistic scientist, author, innovator, and educator lecturing to doctors & the public worldwide on Natural Principles, Health, Medicine, Nutrition, and Sustainability.

At Santa Fe Tapas, 1327 St. Charles Ave. Info: neworleans@ecopolitan.com

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11

Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 5:30pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program at Chiropractic Health Center, 101 Clearview Pkwy. at Airline Dr. Free. Reservations required: 504-454-2000.

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Holistic Education Monthly Meeting/Metairie – 6:30-7:30pm. Sponsored by Holistic Center for Health and Healing, Inc. Dr. Jess Tregle will speak about Inner Child, Forgiveness and Energy Healing. Free, open to the public.

Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Rd. Info: holistic.education.meeting@gmail.com.

Awakening the Female Goddess – 11am-2pm. Using forces of water, earth, sun and stars by combining guided meditations and chrystal healing, Anra will release male dominated patterns to create healing.

We find peacefulness and joy in the female rhythm.

New Orleans Healing Center. Call 504-327-6109.

Tai Chi Group Class – 7-8pm. Reduce stress, relieve pain, gain flexibility and balance. Improve the quality of your life. Offering an intro program of 3 classes for $59. Tamashii Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St. Uptown. Reserve space by 12/10. Call 866-2241 for more information

Patio Planters Holiday Home Tour – 1-4pm. Selfguided tour French Quarter residences decorated for the season. View interesting architectural styles and home furnishings and holiday decorations. Proceeds benefit Caroling in Jackson Square. Tickets: $20; children under 12 free. 522 St. Ann St and 527 St. Philip St. Info: 504-220-8300.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12

Harrison Avenue Marketplace – 5-8:30pm. Features 75 local vendors, food and music. Presented by the Beacon of Hope Resource Center. 801 Harrison Ave, parking lot of Lakeview Grocery.

Gluten Free Holiday Cooking Class – 6-7:30pm.

The PeaceBaker will be holding a cooking class at Culinary Kids in Mandeville. Making gluten free holiday items. Space is limited, contact Sherri at 985-727-5553 or Kelly at 504-888-9094 to sign up Registration for New 2013 Classes. Give the gift of health, wellness and personal safety. Tamashii Karate &Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St. Uptown. Call for more info: 504-866-2241.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13

Deep Tissue Massage Clinic – 6:15 & 7:45pm. (also 12/20). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Deep tissue is muscle specific and really works out the kinks. $30/by appointment.

Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14

Swedish Massage Clinic – 12:45pm & 2:15pm. Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation & increasing flexibility. $25/by appointment only. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972 Baroque Christmas/Louisiana Philharmonic – 7:30pm. Join the LPO and Symphony Chorus of New Orleans for beautiful holiday selections from Bach and selections from Handel’s Messiah. $20+.

Student discounts available. St. Timothy United Methodist Church, 335 Asbury Drive, Mandeville, 70433. Contact 504-523-6530.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16

New Orleans Chapter AMORC Rosicrucian’s – 2pm. Open House /Council of Solace Ritual Members and Friends invited (2,5,8), 3pm Open Forum. 2801 Loyola Ave. Suite 4, Kenner. More Info: 504-472-5635.

Caroling in Jackson Square – 7pm. Sponsored

by Patio Planters of the Vieux Carre. Caroling by candlelight in Jackson Square. Candles and song sheets provided. Gates open 6:30pm.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19

Registration for New 2013 Classes. Give the gift of health, wellness and personal safety. Tamashii Karate & Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St. Uptown.

Call 504-866-2241.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21

Winter Solstice – Longest day of the year.

Solstice Journey – 6-9pm. Move past the darkness and bring in the light of the new year. Visioning, ceremony, sacred drumming, celebration. $30. New Orleans Healing Center – AHA. To register contact Rebecca Green, Shamanic Practitioner 408-5408627 or rebecca.green51@gmail.com

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23

New Orleans Chapter AMORC Rosicrucian’s – 11am TMO Home Oratory Study Group Meeting, 1pm Harmonization Ritual, 1:30pm Festival of Lights Rehearsal, 2pm Festival of Lights Ritual.

2801 Loyola Ave. Suite 4, Kenner. More Info: 504-472-5635.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25

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First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm (also 11/11).

Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Reiki promotes and accelerates healing of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to do Reiki for yourself and others.

No experience needed. Private classes and retreats on request. Pre-registration required. $250. Info/ registration: 504-376-8518 or text 504-388-2356.

Second Degree Reiki Class – Inquire for further dates/time with Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Oku Den (The Deeper Knowledge) is available for Reiki Students with 6 months experience in Usui Shiki Ryoho. For private classes and residential retreat information call 504-376-8518 or 504-388-2356 text.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26

First Day of Kwanza – A week long celebration, Kwanzaa, or “First Fruits of the Harvest,” is an African-American and Pan-African holiday which celebrates and strengthens community, family and culture over a period of seven days.

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ongoingevents Note: All Calendar events must be received via email by December 10 for the January issue. $10/Event Calendar or Ongoing Calendar listing. $25/Upcoming Events, $59 MarkYourCalendar. Qualified free community wide events are listed for free as space is available. Email calendar@nolahealthyliving.com for guidelines and to submit entries. No phone calls please.

sunday Daily Kundalini Yoga by Donation – 9am. Also daily 5am practice and 5pm meditation. Kundalini yoga is the yoga of awareness. Clear the obstacles that limit life and awaken to fullest potential. Free.

Divine Yoga, 1223 Baronne St and 1228 O.C. Haley Blvd. Contact: info@yoganola.com.

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Powerpath Meditation & Healing Hour – 9-10am.

Non-traditional guided meditation and energy healing for creating love and joy in your life. No dogma. Free. Led by Mike Wittenbrink, MBA. Unity Temple, 3722 St. Charles Ave, NOLA. Info: 504-339-0594.

Holiday Helper – 10-1pm or 2-5pm. Make way for the holidays and get a head start with gift wrapping, greeting cards, decorations, getting organized and more! Professional organizer Stasia Cymes can reduce your seasonal stress level. Package deals and gift certificates are also available! Call 504-920-1800.

New Orleans Chapter AMORC Rosicrucian’s – Meetings held every Sunday and Wednesday at our 2801 Loyola Ave. Suite 4, Kenner La 70062 Location. Call 504-472-5635 for times.

Oneness Blessings –7pm. (also Wed 7:30 and Thurs 6:30 – different locations). Experience a life changing sacred energy transfer for spiritual awakening called the Oneness Blessing beginning with a guided meditation. Donations accepted.

Divine Yoga, 1228 O.C. Haley Blvd. Contact: sara@onenessneworleans.com

monday Total FIT Class – 4:30-5:30pm (Mondays & Wednesdays) - A BOOT CAMP style class focused on total body toning and cardiovascular fitness. $15/ class with online registration/payment. $20 for walkins. Presented by Pro-FIT Training, in the St. Gabriel Church Gym - 4700 Pineda Street in Gentilly.To reg. www.pro-FIT-life.com or 504-708-9936.

Guided Meditation – 5-6:30pm. Strengthen your overall health as you are guided through meditation.

Great for beginners and those experienced. Uptown Holistic Center, 723 Hillary, New Orleans. Dr. Jess Tregle 504-352-6418.

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Basic/Beginners Aikido Classes – 6:15-7:15pm.

Practice a martial art of peace for every body whose benefits include self-defense, flexibility, strength, balance, stress reduction, concentration, community, and fun! First class is free. Comfortable, loose-fitting clothes suggested. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St., Suite 103 (near Canal and Carrolton intersection) in Mid-City. More info: 504-208-4861, info@nolaaikido.com.

Hanna Somatics class – 7-8pm. Learn how to be more flexible and release pain and stiffness from muscles and joints. Bring mat & towel to Our Place Fitness, 338 N. Vermont in downtown Covington. $20. Call Danny Burke 504-915-7200 for more info.

Yoga Diva in Harahan – 7-8pm. (also Wed 5:156:15pm). Stretch, flow, breathe and focus to awaken your inner goddess. $15 drop-in or $60/5 classes.

All levels, beginners welcome. 5700 Citrus Blvd, upstairs in Curves of Elmwood. For info: Karen 504-220-5325.

tuesday Crescent City Farmers Market/Uptown – 9am-1pm.

Open air market with fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, seafood, baked breads and pies, bedding plants, dairy products, freshly cut flowers. Located in the parking lot of Uptown Square.

Northshore Yoga – 5:30-7pm. All levels welcome to come and explore Hatha Yoga offered by Wendy McKee ERYT. Opening the body to settle the mind and connect within. Mats & Props provided $10/ class or $48/6 classes. Yoga School, 603 S. Tyler St., Covington Contact: Wendy McKee 985-789-0793 or wndymc@att.net TRX Workout – 6-6:50pm. (also Thurs, same time).

Class incorporates the TRX, Pilates and functional training to work the body as a whole. The core is emphasized (and worked) throughout the class. For all levels; first class just $10. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St, NOLA. More info: 985-640-2648.

Meditation, Knowledge & Sharing – 6:30pm. Free guided meditation sponsored by Art of Living. The New Orleans Healing Center, 2732 St. Claude Ave (4th Floor). Info: Call Allen 504-247-6692.

Insight Meditation Group – 7:30-9pm. (also 7:308:30am Fridays) for practice, study and discussion.

2134 Magazine St., 3rd fl., New Orleans. Info: noimg@me.com or call Larry at 504-343-8378 or email noimg@me.com

wednesday Better Bottoms Merchandise Sales – 9am-3pm.

Open to the public every Wed. Cloth Diapering Moms on site for questions and advice. Call to arrange for other dates or times. 1500 Edwards Ave, Ste F, Harahan, 70123. 504-731-7500.

Hanna Somatics Class – 2-3pm. Learn how to be more flexible and release pain and stiffness from muscles and joints. Wear loose clothing that allows for movement. EJGH Wellness Center, 3726 Houma Blvd. $10/nonmembers. Call Danny Burke 504-915-7200 for more info.

German Coast Farmers Market/West Bank – 3-6:30pm. Open-air market offering fresh produce, rotisserie & fresh meats, fresh pastries/breads, sausage, kettle corn, cracklins, prepared foods, soy candles, goat milk soap and lotions. Arts and crafts 4th Wed. Located at 12715 Highway 90, St. Charles Plaza Shopping Center, Site of the old K-mart building, Luling, LA Northshore Yoga – 5:30pm. Gentle, challenging and relaxing classes focusing on breath and movement appropriate for beginners and seasoned students. Pleasant, stress-free environment with mats/props provided. 90 minutes @$10/class or 6 classes/$48. Yoga School, 603 S. Tyler St., Covington. Info/ Mary Ann, 500 RYT. 985-630-7242 or mboss@bellsouth.net Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 6:15-7:15pm. Designed to open all the lines of the body, moving from simple to complex movements. Leave feeling refreshed and renewed! For all levels – beginner’s welcome. Also offering 200-hr teacher training beginning February 2013. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St, NOLA. More info: 985-640-2648.

Basic/Beginners Aikido Classes – 6:15-7:15pm.

Practice a martial art of peace for every body whose benefits include self-defense, flexibility, strength, balance, stress reduction, concentration, community, and fun! First class is free. Comfortable, loose-fitting clothes suggested. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St., Suite 103 (near Canal and Carrolton intersection) in Mid-City. More info: 504-208-4861, info@nolaaikido.com.

Meditation & Discussion Group – 7-8:30pm. A Vipassana (Insight) meditation group. All interested in learning to meditate are welcome. Donation based.

Sponsored by Flowering Lotus Meditation and Retreat Center. Offered at The N.O. Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave (corner St. Roch), 4th fl, Info: 504-905-4090 or evolved812@aol.com.

Meditation, Music and Yoga Chats – 8-9pm. Alison Scott, host, WGSO 990 AM, New Orleans , Live streaming at WGSO.com.

thursday Crescent City Farmers Market/Mid-City – 3-7pm.

Farmers Market at 3700 Orleans Ave, American Can Co. building, New Orleans, rain or shine.

All Levels Hatha Yoga – 5-6:30pm. Beginners welcome and appropriate for intermediate and experienced practitioners. Asana, pranayama, mantra, mudra, maybe some Sanskrit and more. $10/class or $48/6. Yoga School, 603 S. Tyler St, Covington.

Info: 985-892-4170 or jgbjoseph@bellsouth.net.

Kali Ray TriYoga – 6-7pm. Release, renew, and realize with relaxing, flowing movements to release tension in the body and to calm the mind. All levels. $15/class. 4436 Toulouse. To register call Karen: 504-220-5325.

A Course in Miracles – 6:30-8pm. Offered by Dr. Gary Arnold continuously in New Orleans since 1988. Free and open to the public. Location: Unity Church of Metairie, 3303 Richland, Ste. 2A, Metairie.

friday BodyFusion Yoga Class – 8:15-9:15am. Simple Hatha style yoga, with a slow easy flow. $10/class.

Space limited. St. Philip’s Church, 3643 Aurora Drive, New Orleans. Register with Debbie at 504495-1937 or bodyfusion@cox.net

saturday Vietnamese Farmers Market – 6-9am. Over 20 vendors set up shop on blankets spread with produce, beyond the courtyards are shops selling Vietnamese baked goods and imported groceries. 14401 Alcee Fortier Blvd, New Orleans East.

Crescent City Farmers Market/Downtown – 8amnoon. Open-air market with great selection of fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, seafood, baked breads and freshly made pies, bedding plants, dairy products, fresh flowers. Cooking demos by some of the city’s most acclaimed chefs. Located at 700 Magazine, corner of Girod, New Orleans.

German Coast Farmers Market/East Bank – 8amnoon. Open-air market offering fresh produce, rotisserie meats, fresh meats, fresh pastries/breads, sausages, kettle corn, cracklins, prepared foods, soy candles, goat milk soap and lotions. Arts and crafts 2nd Sat. Ormond Plantation, 13786 River Rd., Destrehan. For info call 985-359-0190.

Camellia City Farmers Market – 8am.-1pm. Featuring yard eggs, Mediterranean foods, herbs, produce, baked goods, coffee and iced tea, local musicians, tastings and cooking demos. Griffith Park, 333 Erlanger and Second St, Olde Towne, Slidell. Info: 985-640-8291.

Gretna Farmers Market – 8:30am-12:30pm.

Featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, baked goods, dairy, native fruit wines and garden plants.

Located in the old train depot, 300 Huey P. Long Ave, between 3rd and 4th streets, Gretna. Info: 504-362-8661.

Hollygrove Market & Farm – 10am-2pm. (also 10am-2pm Sundays & noon-6pm Tues). NOLA’s only CSA-style market selling each week assorted fresh local and organic fruit and vegetables from LA, MS & AL. 8301 Olive St, NOLA (across from Carrollton Boosters).

Sankofa Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Weekly market in the Ninth Ward offering fresh produce, seafood, baked goods, and plants from local farmers and fishermen. New location at 3819 St. Claude Ave. Info: 504-872-9214 or info@sankofanola.org.

Crossroads Arts Bazaar – 10am.-5pm. Indoor Art Market at the New Orleans Healing Center. Free.

2372 St. Claude Ave, NOLA. 504-940-1130. Indoor Art Market at the New Orleans Healing Center.

Guided Meditation – 10:30am-noon. Meditation is an excellent way to directly connect with your true inner self and with all divine energy to receive self-healing! Uptown Holistic Center, 723 Hillary, New Orleans. Call Dr. Jess Tregle: 504-352-6418.

Holiday Helper – 10-1pm or 2-5pm. Make way for the holidays and get a head start with gift wrapping, greeting cards, decorations, getting organized and more! Professional organizer Stasia Cymes can reduce your seasonal stress level. Package deals and gift certificates are also available! Call 504-920-1800.

Gentle Yoga for Seniors and Adults – 11amnoon. Free and no registration required.

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center, 4300 S. Broad, NOLA. For more info: broadmoorcoordinator@gmail.com 6 for 6 Saturdays – 2-3pm. Buy 6 items and get 6 free. This is a great way to taste a wide variety of our items. All Gluten free and dairy free. The PeaceBaker, 6601 Veterans Blvd Ste 1, Metairie.

Guided Meditation Group – 2:30-3:30pm. Free guided meditation sponsored by Art of Living. Fairgrinds Coffee House (upstairs), 3133 Ponce de Leon, New Orleans. Info: call Allen at 504-247-6692.

Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market – 8:30am12:30pm. Open year round, rain or shine. Free parking. Featuring fresh produce, seafood, bakery items, dairy, plants, prepared foods & handcrafted items. Plus live music & kids activities.

484 Sala Ave, corner of 4th St., Westwego. Contact 504-341-3424, x 209.

Covington Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. (also 10am-2pm Wed) Offering fresh produce, fresh baked breads, prepared foods and plants. Located at Covington City Hall, 609 N Columbia St., Covington.

Mandeville Trailhead Community Market – 9am1pm. Fifty-plus vendors weekly: Gourmet foods, art, produce and plants. Tai Chi at 9:30am. Parking lot of the Mandeville Trailhead on the St. Tammany Trace off LA59. For vendor/entertainment info: Donna Beakley 985-845-4515.

Sitting Meditation Group –10-11am. Come practice zazen (sitting meditation) as well as walking meditation. Instruction and discussion also available. 3909 Bienville St, Ste 103 (near Canal and Carrolton intersection) in Mid-City. More info: contact Brian by email at xernaut2@gmail.com or call 504-644-7351.

You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.

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communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email Advertising@NOLAHealthyLiving.com to request our media kit.

acupuncture ACUPUNCTURE IN NOLA COMMUNITY CLINIC 3624 Magazine St., New Orleans 504-224-1069 AcupunctureInNOLA.com See ad on page 18.

KELLY KIVIKO, ACA

Louisiana Lic.# ACA.200012 530 E. Rutland St., Covington 985-869-3299

Acupuncture Works! It is a safe, drug-free approach to managing many common health concerns.

Specializing in herbal medicine, pain, stress, women’s health, and more.

TONYA TIGART, ACA

LA Lic.# ACA.200032 3624 Magazine St., New Orleans 504-224-1069 AcupunctureInNOLA.com

Acupuncture is gentle and effective.

Tonya offers Acupuncture and Oriental medicine in a relaxing environment. She is experienced in the treatment of pain, stress and allergies, plus many more conditions. Call to schedule an appointment.

addiction treatment ADDICTION RECOVERY RESOURCES, INC. 4933 Wabash St., Metairie 504-780-2766 ARRNO.org

Louisiana ’s leading private addiction treatment facility, providing effective care for adults struggling with addictive disorders. Our individualized programs address the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of addictive disease, including co-occurring disorders. See ad on page 28.

animal holistic medicine JANICE E. POSEY, DVM

315 Lee Ln., Ste. 104, Covington 985-898-3623/504-466-9129

Offering a holistic, integrative approach to healing your beloved pet through acupuncture, herbal medicine/nutritional supplements, and food therapy. We treat the patient, not the symptoms. See ad on page 35.

Beauty & SkinCare RODAN + FIELDS DERMATOLOGISTS Holly Andre 985.502.8597 HAndre.MyRandF.com

The creators of Proactive are changing skin and lives with their clinically proven products for wrinkles, sun damage, acne, and sensitive skin. Call or visit website to get free personalized consultation. Business opportunities available. See ad on page 2.

ELITE SKIN SUITE

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Holistic approach to skincare using certified organic products. Customized sessions that will address and correct your skin conditions and concerns in a relaxed atmosphere.

Holistic approach to skincare using certified organic products. See ad on page 6.

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bodywork AVIVA MASSAGE & BODYWORK SPA

Linda L. Strickland, BA, CHt, RM, LMT 601 Lafitte St., Mandeville 985-727-9665

Discover the difference & feel the peace through massage/ bodywork, select spa services & energy work. Integrative, intuitive, customized approach.

Aromatherapy at all sessions.

LA 1479;E2445. See ad on page 7.

LIFE SOMATICS

Danny Burke 504-915-7200 danny@lifesomatics.com LifeSomatics.com

Somatics, an all natural way to eliminate pain, repair injury and improve sports performance through gentle, slow movements. Danny is a Somatic Educator trained in the tradition of Thomas Hanna. Northshore and Southshore appointments available.

MARRAKESH MASSAGE

Zev Attias, LA Lic. #6926 319-855-3799 marrakeshmassage@gmail.com marrakeshmassage.com

We offer a variety of manual therapies in a luxurious and relaxing ambiance in our convenient Metairie location. See ad on page 9.

PEACEFUL BEGINNINGS FOR YOU

Letrice Barber-Hayes, LA Lic#5335-01 Kimberly Burrell, LA Lic#5460-01 638 Papworth Ave, Ste. B, Metairie 504-267-4662 PeacefulBeginningsForYou.com

Our goal is to tailor the client’s experience based on initial interview information, overall experience – We offer a variety of massage: traditional Swedish Massage, Sports Massage, Deep Tissue work, Hot Stone Massage, and Reflexology. See ad on page 5.

TOUCH AND HEAL MASSAGE THERAPY

chiropractic/wellness

Melissa K. Brocato, LMT, LA Lic#4861 8725 Oak St., New Orleans 504-388-1468 TouchAndHealMassageTherapy.com

Can you imagine a life without pain? Clinical massage could be an addition to your pain management routine. Also offering group packages, prenatal and sports massage.

Located inside Salon Alphonse on Oak Street. Outcalls available.

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day spa THE WOODHOUSE DAY SPA

Dr. Debbi Hannan 101 Clearview Pkwy. at Airline, Metairie 504-454-2000 HannanWellness.com

Experience the difference! We offer total wellness care: Chiropractic, detoxification, nutrition, endermologie, DRX-9000 non-surgical spinal decompression, cold laser, EB-Cellular Cleanser, Far Infra Red Sauna and the Ideal Protein Diet plan. See ad on page 15.

4030 Canal St., New Orleans 504-482-NOLA (6652) Nola.WoodhouseSpas.com

From beginning to end, our dedicated spa teams ensure your journey enhances your well-being and enlivens your spirit. Over 70 massage, facial, body and nail treatment options. Special packages and group events also available. See ad on page 13.

dentist

Uptown Holistic Center LA Lic. # 389201 723 Hillary St., New Orleans 504-275-5923

UPPER CERVICAL FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

Ken Leavitt, founder of the Uptown Holistic Center, has been studying Massage/Bodywork for over twenty years. Combining Asian,Eastern and Western modalities to provide lasting beneficial results. 90 minutes- $110.00. See ad on page 17.

breathwork

128 W. Harrison Ave., New Orleans 504-488-1800 UCFamilyChiropractic.com

Rebuild, repair and renew your body today! Family wellness consultant, Dr. Joshua Rilette, helps alleviate aches and pains through specific chiropractic care and offers weight loss plans, cold laser therapy, nutrition, body cleansing, detoxification and orthopedics. See ad on page 35.

MIKE ROBICHAUX, DDS

1101 Robert Blvd., Ste. A, Slidell 985-641-8058 MikeRobichauxDDS.com

Offering a holistic and patient-centered approach to dentistry, because we believe the health of the mouth and overall health cannot be separated. We help those we serve make decisions that are in their best interests, based on their values and goals, by providing state of the art information within a trusting relationship.

See ad on page 26.

JACK ANTHONY FONTANA

Breathing Coach 3200 Lake Villa Dr., Metairie 504-453-9161 JackFontana.com Let me guide you through a breathing experience that can release stress, fear, suppression, anxiety and create a space of healing, acceptance and physical and emotional well being. Come Breathe, Relax and Let Go! Unique session for caregivers.

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Stress, poor circulation, headaches, ANDREA SCHEELE, LCSW, LMFT “Youback too can move away from the past andAttachment towards pain, insomnia, depression, Psychotherapy a life of vitality, wholeness and loss? fulfilling stroke, asthma, weight Yourelationships.”

1303 Amelia St., New Orleans name it! Oxygen heals! Free one 504-899-2686 week in- homeCouples trial! See ad on Individual, Relational Well-Being: in individuals page&32Family Therapy and couples. Trauma Resolution (EMDR): loss, childhood neglect and Attachment Psychotherapy / EMDR abuse & other traumatic events. AlleAndrea Scheele, LCSW, LMFT viate Anxiety and Depression. Emo1303 Amelia Street New Orleans, LA 70115 tional Support for a Healthy Lifestyle: (504) 899-2686 weight loss. See ad on page 7.

LIVE, LOVE AND FENG SHUI Eveline Hoffmann Feng Shui practitioner 504-861-3370 boehlen747@gmail.com

Offering Feng shui consultations for homes and businesses Find balance and serenity within your home .Make intentional changes in your dwellings and you will alter your life in positive wide ranging ways. Your environment will begin to assist you and you will uncover solutions to your day to day issues and life will improve. See ad on page 8.

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Fitness

holistic healing Centers

BODYFUSION IN-HOME FITNESS

AFFORDABLE HEALING ARTS

504-495-1937 BodyFusion.info

A woman’s time is short, health a priority. BodyFusion brings training -Cardio, Strength, Flexibility -conveniently to your home. BodyFusion works within Your crowded schedule. To reserve a free individual fitness analysis call Debbie today.

flower essences ELIZABETH OHMER PELLEGRIN, R.M.T.

Australian Bush Practitioner & Teacher 504-388-2356 nolareiki@gmail.com NolaReiki.com

Practitioner and teacher of Australian Bush Flower Essences. Many custom blended essences available, including: Detox, Calm & Clear, Stress Relief, Confidence, Cognis, Woman, Travel Ease, Adolescence, Yoga. National LMT/CEU classes available. See ad on page 24.

gluten free THE PEACEBAKER

6601 Veterans Blvd, Ste. 1, Metairie 504-888-9094 ThePeaceBaker.com

A dedicated gluten-free bakery also offering dairy free and vegan items for walk in, catering and wholesale. Our mission: Give back to the community and provide awareness and partnerships with regards to food allergies. See ad on page 28.

A Community of Healers located inside the NOHC 985-467-0900 helpme@affordablehealingarts.com affordablehealingarts.com

AHA! is a beautiful, comfortable space where practitioners and clients meet. Independent practitioners find affordable shared office space in a community environment.

Clients find practitioners with their best interests in mind. See ad on page 6.

UPTOWN HOLISTIC CENTER 723 Hillary St., New Orleans 504-865-0966 UptownHolisticCenter.com

A group of independent Holistic Practitioners committed to the highest level of Holistic Health Care.

Emphasis on the whole person – body, mind & spirit – allows for a more complete process of healing and well-being.

holistic/energy healing CENTER FOR ENLIGHTENED TRANSFORMATION Cindy B. Daigle 504-931-6494 North shore and New Orleans area cindy@outlookdesign.com CindyDaigle.org

Cindy utilizes powerful energetic healing methods to shift and balance the auric field, chakras and the cells of our body. Health, Joy, and Balance within, attracts the same externally.

See ad on page 9.

POWER PATH ACADEMY OF SELF EMPOWERMENT AND TRANSFORMATION Mike Wittenbrink, MBA 504-339-0594 PowerPath.org

Learn “The Greatest Secret to SelfHealing, Empowerment, and Creativity” in our on-going Tuesday night class. Take back your power, release your emotional pain, solve your problems, and create a happier life. Open class: come once or every week. At Unity Temple.

3722 St. Charles, NOLA. For details, call or see web page.

REBECCA GREEN

Shamanic Practitioner Affordable Healing Arts LLC 2372 St. Claude Ave., Ste. 220, New Orleans 408-540-8627 rebecca.green51@gmail.com

Journey into the shamanic realms for self-discovery, retrieving soul-parts disassociated in trauma, clearing blocks and connecting with your essential self. Energy work, sound healing, movement integration. Workshops and individual sessions.

STEP’S HOLISTIC INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICES L.E. “Step” Stepteaux, Jr., C.Ht. 504-236-4687 Stepinfo@mailaka.net

Connecting People With People and Information Around The World. I enjoy helping people to reach their goals, from around the country to around the world via the Telephone & the Internet.

integrative medicine IRENE SEBASTIAN, M.D., Ph.D

DR. JESS TREGLE

Metaphysician 504-352-6418 ReconnectingLife.com

Heal your body, mind & spirit! You will become more relaxed and peaceful and more happy, light, and uplifted! Release ALL forms of negativity from you such as stress, anger, anxiety/fear, sadness, and pain! Gain inner-peace and true freedom.

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401 Veterans Blvd., Ste. 203, Metairie 504-838-9804 IreneSebastianMD.com

Experience the difference that Homeopathic Medicine and Functional Medicine can bring to your health.

The safe alternative—Less need for prescription drugs—Stimulation of your innate healing force. See ad on page 30.

Dr. Kathleen Posey, M.D. 377 Hwy 21, Ste. 101, Madisonville 985-845-4111 KathleenPoseyMD.com

Our mission is to improve health and reverse chronic disease through hormonal and energetic balancing and nutrition. A practice of preventive medicine and wellness with a holistic approach to women’s gynecological and overall health. We offer a healthy medically supervised weight loss program. See ad on page 23.

SLIDELL NUTRITIONAL MEDICINE

Dr. James Fambro 315 Robert Blvd., Ste. A, Slidell 985-288-5162 GetWellSlidell.com

Give your body what it needs to be Self-Healing. Our services include Functional Medicine Evaluation, Nutrition Assisted Addiction Recovery, Intravenous Vitamin/Mineral Therapies, Food and Environmental Testing/Treatment, Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy & Pulsed Magnetic Field Therapy. See ad on page 21.

NUTRIVERUS POWDER Jeanie Leclere 504-888-4464/504-319-3665

martial arts TAI CHI-QI GONG

Shifu King Lam 8132 Willow St., Uptown 504-866-2241 KingLam1199@gmail.com

Asian Arts to improve health, fitness, personal safety, rejuvenate energy. Achieve a better mind, body and spirit. Serving New Orleans community for 35 years. KingLamtaichi-karate.com. See ad on page 24 and calendar for classes.

massage schools BLUE CLIFF COLLEGE Clearview Mall, Metairie 504-293-0972

Train for an exciting, new career as a Licensed Massage Therapist. Earn an Associates degree upon completion of advanced massage training. Inquire about financial aid. See calendar for information about our $30-student massage clinic. Visit our retail shop for massage supplies: Biotone & Therapro Cremes & Oils, aromatherapy products, books & more. Monthly specials! See ad on page 8.

life coach APRIL STOLF MNLP, RYT 504-982-9642 april@aprilstolf.com gestalt-institute.com AprilStolf.com

Life, Yoga, Fashion. A unique combination of services from an NLP Master Practitioner, Yoga Instructor, and Fashion Expert to support you in becoming your best Self. Overcome obstacles, regain enthusiasm, build confidence, improve overall health, and discover your personal style. See ad on page 2.

HARMONIOUS YOU, LLC

Holistic Lifestyle Coach & Wellness Product Consultant http://www.neworleanshealing.com/ 504-669-1020 cell/text msg

Laminine™ The Happy Pill – Natural, Synergistic Super Food containing 22 amino acids, trace minerals, vitamins and Fibroblast Growth Factor. 11 Clinical Studies results showed positive effects on Physical, Mental, Emotional Strengths and Overall Health.

natural baby & child BETTER BOTTOMS

Diaper Delivery 504-731-7500 BetterBottomsBaby.com

Better Bottoms is an affordable cloth diaper service that has serviced hundreds of New Orleans Metro area babies! Keep baby happy and healthy while keeping diapers out of landfills!

Check our website for diaper options and accessories. See ad on page 2.

natural foods & supplements

Nourish your body with all natural, food-sourced vitamins, minerals, glyconutrients and antioxidants. Simply mix with food or beverage without affect taste. Enjoy the benefits of energy boosting with immune system-supporting nutrition

natural Pharmacy CASSO’S WELLNESS STORE & GYM

3308 Cleary Ave., Metairie 504-888-3077 TheWellnessStore.com

Pharmaceutical quality nutritional products, vitamins, minerals, herbs and natural hormones. Natural hormone balancing consultations.

Counseling on pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals by a registered pharmacist and clinical nutritionist. Alkaline water available as well as sessions with Photon Genius. See ad on back cover.

nursery HAROLD’S

1135 Press St. New Orleans 504-947-7554

The best kept secret in New Orleans for Indoor/Outdoor Plants and Landscaping Services. Our knowledgeable staff can assist you in selecting from hundreds of varieties for every garden need. Delivery is available. Hours are Mon-Sun 9am-6pm. See ad on page 16.

nutritionist DANIELLE PACIERA, LDN, RD, CCN 5002 Prytania St., New Orleans 504-889-8771 Danielle@365Vitality.com

NATURE LOVERS HEALTH FOOD 3014 Cleary Ave., Metairie 504-887-4929 CherylBreaud@gmail.com

Since 1985. We are your independent health food store. Our goal is to provide the knowledge you need to take responsibility for your health. Our knowledgeable staff will help you find answers. Vitamins, herbs, gluten-free products.See ad on page 11.

natural awakenings

Cutting edge holistic nutrition services. Specializing in complementary and alternative medicine, therapeutic uses of foods, supplementation, vegetarian nutrition, women’s health, sports performance, eating disorders, depression, addiction, and more. See ad on page 11.

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personal organizer CLEAR THE CLUTTER

Stasia Cymes Professional Organizer 504-920-1800 ClearTheClutterToday.com

Clear the Clutter guides you through the process of cleansing your home or office, creating new space & peace of mind. During times of transition or ready for a change. Schedule your complimentary consultation today!

See ad on page 17.

retreat center DOLORES WATSON

621 Opelousas Ave., New Orleans 504-905-4090 evolved812@aol.com FloweringLotusMeditation.org

Elegant, donation based retreat center in quaint, quiet Magnolia, MS just 1 1/2 hours from New Orleans, Baton Rouge or Jackson. Ongoing retreats in meditation and yoga. Ongoing meditation group in New Orleans. Vegetarian. Available for rental. Capacity for 40 people. See ad on page 10 and ongoing calendar.

pOOL SERVICE solar

ECO POOL SERVICE 504-451-0586 EcoPoolService.com

SOUTH COAST SOLAR, LLC

Your source for no salt, no chlorine pools. We offer monthly pool service, pool remodels, leak detection, pool resurfacing with 20 year warranty, eco pool filters, design & consultation for new pools.

NSPF certified pool operators. See ad on page 18.

reiki ELIZABETH OHMER PELLEGRIN, R.M.T.

Reiki Master Teacher & Practitioner 504-388-2356 NOLAReiki@gmail.com NOLAReiki.com

Offering 22 years experience in Reiki – Usui Shiki Ryoho, upholding the highest standards in Reiki classes and Reiki sessions. Reiki can be a personal tool for healing and growth, a way to give energy to family and friends, or a gentle complementary therapy in holistic medicine. See ad on page 24 and calendar for classes.

TIANNE D. LASTRA

Usui, Karuna & Rainbow Reiki Master 3939 Houma Blvd., Bld. 3, Ste. 15 Metairie 504-909-3723 AmazingReiki.com

Certified & experienced Master Teacher offering sessions & classes to the Greater N.O. Area. Healing Touch, Pranic Healing, Crystal Healing, Reiki Drumming and Animal Reiki practitioner. Visit our website for full information. See ad on page 32.

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New Orleans

2605 Ridgelake Dr., Metairie 504-529-SUN9 SouthCoastSolar.com

100% locally owned and operated, South Coast Solar is Louisiana’s largest solar energy company. Call or visit our website to set up a free estimate. See ad on page 18.

THERMAL IMAGING/ THERMOGRAPHY ABUNDANT HEALTH THERMAL IMAGING

Baton Rouge – 225-229-6107 Lafayette – 337-298-0113 AbundantHealthThermalImaging.com

Cutting edge technology for early disease detection. No radiation – no contact – painless. Specializing in full body imaging. Best detection for breast, heart, thyroid, gallbladder disorders, cancers, etc. See ad on page 17.

WELLNESS CENTER JOURNEY INTO WELLNESS 3939 Houma Blvd., Bld. 3, Ste. 15 Doctors Row, Metairie 504-909-3723 JourneyIntoWellness.net

A place of learning and complementary therapies and modalities are all available in our newly renovated medical complex. Treatment rooms and class space for practitioners are available to rent. Contact Tianne Lastra, Director. See ad on page 2.

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yoga DIVINE YOGA

1223 Baronne St. Kundalini@YogaNOLA.com YogaNOLA.com

Kundalini Yoga is considered to be the most comprehensive of yogas, combining meditation, physical practice and breathing exercises. All levels of experience are welcome to all classes. See ad on page 33 and calendar for events/ classes.

TRANSFORM NOLA

Mia Oramous, Owner 8422 Oak St., New Orleans 985-640-2648 TransformNOLA.com

Yoga, Pilates, Nia and TRX workout classes offered all week; private sessions also available. 200-hr yoga teacher training starts February 2013.

Class schedule, descriptions and more on website!

See ad page 16.

WILD LOTUS YOGA

4842 Perrier St., New Orleans 504-899-0047 WildLotusYoga.com

Gambit’s ”Best Place to Take a Yoga Class” eight years in a row.

Over 40 ongoing classes per week for beginners and experienced taught by skilled teachers in a peaceful, positive atmosphere. Offering courses, workshops, retreats and concerts. See ad on page 33 and calendar for events/classes.

yoga teacher training YOGA SCHOOL, L.L.C.

603 S. Tyler St., Covington 985-893-8834 YogaSchoolCovingtonLA.com

Offering Yoga Alliance registered teacher training with certification at the 200 hour and 500 hour levels.

Also a state licensed Yoga Therapy training program. Visit website for more information. See ad on page 33.

yoga therapy AMY ARCHINAL, RYT, PRYT Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy 504-899-6167 NewOrleansYogaTherapy.com

Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy combines meditation, assisted yoga postures, breathwork and client-centered dialogue to promote self-awareness. Discover the wisdom of your body. See ad page 33.

Spa Aria Presents

Stacie Breeze

www.StacieBreeze.com 626-821-0000 Staciebreeze22@gmail.com

Theta DNA Healing Workshop

Saturday, Jan. 12 & Sunday Jan. 13, 9am - 4pm Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal Street, New Orleans 504-523-9990

Private Sessions Available January 11, 15, 16 & 17. Call Spa Aria to Schedule an Appointment $495.00 ($100 deposit required) Cash Discount or Early register - $444.00 (By Dec 8th) Paypal (please use email address (findthemissing22@aol.com), cash/ checks are accepted. Payment plans available.

Basic DNA Theta Curriculum • How to cultivate a Theta Brain Wave and use it to heal you, your children and your family.

• Learn what and where your blocks to life are (childhood, genetic, soul) as well how to replace them with health belief systems.

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• Understand and work with the Seven Planes of Existence

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