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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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e are all born curious and creative beings. So it’s strange that many of us do not recognize this facet of ourselves as we grow up. We become older and more experienced in many ways without seeing how we creatively stretch ourselves simply in managing everyday life.

We all know the saying that curiosity killed the cat, but maybe it’s what gave her nine lives, as well. Just as children need creative playtime to develop any number of skills, exercising our innate imagination and inventiveness throughout life is vital to our health and wellbeing.

From earliest recorded history, humans have come together in community to shared artful activities as avenues of expression, celebration and release. Instruments, rhythms and dance steps may be more complex today, but the appeal of music and movement is universal. The same principle applies across the board. Appreciating art is as essential as performing it.

It is not surprising that Judith Fertig reports in our feature article this month, “Exploring Our Creative Side,” how people all over the United States find themselves joyfully participating in community arts programs. Those she interviewed attest how engaging in such programs gives them the creative outlets that help them thrive. They have found fun, personal growth, wellness and community.

We are blessed with a superabundance of art, music, choral and theater groups in Greater New Orleans, both for children and adults. We hope the stories shared in these pages will inspire you to try something new, maybe a drumming circle, garage band, dance event, or Kirtan concert at a local yoga studio. This city has something special to support everyone’s muse.

The creative process is valuable in every area of life and experts in landscape and water management are helping area residents to sustainably manage water with hardy native plants, rain gardens and water catchment systems.

In “We Should Be Singing in the Rain,” writer Colleen Morgan talks with local experts about the specific benefits of water catchment systems and what can legally be installed in New Orleans. They are available to help homeowners and businesses with ideas and decisions.

Meanwhile, area water and sewerage rates are targeted for substantial rate increases to pay for needed improvements in system infrastructure. Let’s encourage designers to make sure the system is compatible with residents’ landscape use of recycled grey water and freshly captured rainwater. As one expert states, the rainwater we receive is like gold and we should treat it as such.

Let’s all let our curiosity out of the box a bit more this month and see what new inspirations we find. We invite you now to turn the page and get happy.

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ayou Rebirth, a local nonprofit that has organized more than 1,500 volunteers in the replanting of wetlands and removal of invasive plant species in and around New Orleans, will hold a fundraiser to help fund the launch of a native plant nursery campaign. The event will kick off at 6 p.m. on September 12 at the King Pin on Lyons Street in Uptown New Orleans. There will be discounted food and a raffle of donated items.

A dollar from every drink will go to Bayou Rebirth to support the new nursery named Bayou Natives.

Bayou Rebirth was founded in 2007 by Natural Awakenings Environmental Editor Colleen Morgan, who developed the plan for the nonprofit as part of her Masters degree in Environmental Studies at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. Partly funded by a grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Community Based Restoration Program and administered by the Gulf of Mexico Foundation, the organization worked with over 800 volunteers in 2009 and 600 in 2010. In addition to facilitating volunteer groups, Bayou Rebirth offers educational programs for local schools. It has several neighborhood nurseries where plants are grown for planting projects.

Native plants are important to wetlands restoration and water management throughout Southeast Louisiana, because they are adapted to local conditions, tend to be hardy, pest resistant and better able to handle the rain cycles of deluge and drought here. Native plants are essential to rebuilding and maintaining healthy ecosystems.

Bayou Rebirth is currently working with The Recirculating Farms Coalition and the New Orleans Food and Farm Network to co-locate its new native plant nursery on property where an aquaponic demonstration farm and educational facility will be developed by the other two organizations. The new native plant nursery will allow Bayou Rebirth to grow plants for projects and also plants to sell, which will help offset the costs of the nonprofit’s programs.

“There are so many projects coming up that will require native plants and we want to be ready and available with plant material for those projects,” explained Morgan, noting the park projects around the city as well as state-funded coastal wetlands restoration initiatives. “Our goal is to provide native plants for people’s yards and public parks, and have that help us to continue our volunteer wetlands planting projects and education programs for kids.”

For more information about Bayou Rebirth’s programs, logon to BayouRebirth.org or email the director at colleen@bayourebirth.org.

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eptember has been designated as National Yoga Month by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, with the mission to educate about the health benefits of yoga. Over 1600 yoga studios nationwide will be participating by offering one free week of yoga to new students.

Bayou de Zaire Yoga, a new yoga and retreat center on the Northshore in Madisonville, will be one of the 1600 participating. During September, anyone new to yoga or to Bayou de Zaire will receive one free week of yoga.

In addition, Bayou de Zaire will celebrate National Yoga Month by hosting two workshops on September 29, presented by Tara Engeran, a RYT 5000 master yoga teacher from New Orleans, who is certified nationally and internationally. The morning session,“Reconnecting to Your Center” is beginner friendly, followed by a delicious Mediterranean vegetarian lunch that is free to the first 20 to sign up. The afternoon workshop, “Energizing Yourself Through Inversions,” is intermediate level.

For more information visit: BayoudeZaireyoga.com. For more information on Yoga Month events and to receive one free week of yoga visit: YogaMonth.org. See ad on page 7.

NOLA Bamboo Moves to Art Egg Studio

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ew Orleans Bamboo has moved to a new location in the centrally located Art Egg Studio at 1001 South Broad Street in New Orleans. The showroom at the new location is open by appointment exclusively.

But owner Mike Ward says they will still bring samples to a client’s home, which makes shopping easier. The store has also expanded the line of custom shades and bamboo panels such as plywood, countertops and veneers. A new website is under construction too.

For an appointment or to order green building supplies call the new phone number 504-486-0052 or send to new fax 504-486-0053. See ad on page 17.

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ew Orleans not only has an organization dedicated to making biking easier, Bike Easy, which has published a bike map with preferred routes for bikers, residents now also have an App. Bicyclists can now logon to http:// BikeBusNola.com to navigate the city using the public transit system as well as their two wheels. Since the city’s buses now all have bike racks, getting from here to there is much easier. And now the app, which is accessible by mobile phones as well as desktop and laptop computers, helps cyclists “extend their bike ride” – or shorten their ride – with the help of the bus system, according to the website.

The free service “provides step by step directions on how to get between any two points in the city, and if you’re not on your bike, you can get other types of directions as well,” the website reads. The app was created by volunteers as part of the Good Ideas for New Orleans project, in partnership with Bike Easy and Transport for NOLA. For more on the participating organizations visit: TransportForNola.org, BikeEasy.org and InvadeNola.com for the Good Ideas for New Orleans project.

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Conference Envisions a Resilient Gulf Coast

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merican Institute of Architects (AIA) New Orleans is hosting the first annual Sustainable Design Conference in September to talk about how the city and its structures will stand the test of time. The event, entitled: Resilient, Responsive, Regenerative – Visioning the Future of the Gulf Coast, will take place Sept. 6-8 at the AIA Design Center at 1000 St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans.

The event will bring together design professionals from across the Gulf Coast Region to learn, share, and discuss relevant topics in the field of sustainable design. The conference will provide a macro to micro view of case studies that will drive the conversation of how future projects, specifically community based, will adapt to be more resilient, responsive and regenerative.

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indy Daigle of the Center for Enlightened Transformation will offer two workshops on Light Language in September at the Journey into Wellness Center, 3939 Houma Blvd., Bldg. 3, Suite 15, Metairie.

On September 21, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Daigle will offer Light Language 1.

Participants will use sacred geometry in a 7-shape sequence to create what they desire in their lives.

The cost is $65.

A two-day workshop on Light Language 2 follows on September 22 and 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 pa.m. each day. The cost is $290. In this workshop attendees will learn to write 49 shape grids for relationships, prosperity, cash, spiritual development and more. Health grids for over 165 diseases will be given. Light Language is an ancient Mayan-Aztec teaching that must be learned in the presence of a teacher.

Daigle will speak about Light Language at the monthly holistic education meeting presented by the Center for Health and Healing, Inc. on September 18, 6:30 p.m. at the Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Rd. To register for workshops,contact Cindy Daigle at 504-931-6494 or cindy@outlookdesign. com. Space is limited. A 50% deposit is due by September 15. Learn more about Light Language and other modalities Cindy Daigle offers at CindyDaigle.org. See ad on page 26.

NOLA Aikido Fall Open House

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earn about the modern Japanese martial art of peace, Aikido, at NOLA Aikido’s back-to-school open house on Sunday, September 30 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. NOLA Aikido is located in Mid-City at 3909 Bienville Street, Suite 103. An Aikido demonstration will begin at 1:30 p.m., followed by a short sample class at 1:45 p.m., for those who would like to give it a try.

“This open house will give you a true taste of what NOLA Aikido has to offer you in terms of fitness, well-being, self-defense, community, and fun.” states head instructor, Robert Brian Levy Sensei. Further, “Aikido is a martial art in which we do not resist, but rather blend with the energy of an attack so as to safely neutralize the threat while not having to cause serious harm to the attacker.”

Levy, a third degree black belt, and other senior instructors and students will be on hand.

Bring the whole family as there are classes for everyone from 4 years to 84. It can be practiced by men and women of all body types. Levy stresses that one doesn’t have to already be in shape to get started.

For more information contact Robert Brian Levy Sensei at 504-208-4861 or nolaaikido@ gmail.com or visit NolaAikido.com/news. See ad on page 7.

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Alliance for Affordable Energy Annual Potluck

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n Thursday, September 20 at 7 p.m., the Alliance for Affordable Energy will elect new members to the Board of Directors at their annual potluck dinner. The event will be held at The New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave, first floor foyer, in New Orleans.

The event is open to anyone” interested in a healthy, clean environment without sacrificing a robust economy”, according to Casey DeMoss Roberts of the Alliance. “This is a great event for new friends and old alike. There will be great networking for energy industry folks, money saving opportunities for homeowners and investment ideas for clean energy in addition to delicious food and a warm community.”

Since 1985 the Alliance for Affordable Energy has been the state’s leading watchdog group for energy consumers in Louisiana. Its mission is to advocate for fair, affordable and environmentally responsible community based energy policy for Louisiana and the nation. It has fought hard for residential and small business bill payers, standing up to big utility companies in the state and intervening in state regulatory bodies.

For queries contact Casey DeMoss Roberts at casey@all4energy. org or 504-208-9761. For more details on the Alliance visit: All4Energy.org. See ad on page 11. natural awakenings

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Playing Genetic Roulette

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ilmmaker Jeffrey M. Smith has released a groundbreaking new feature-length documentary, Genetic Roulette - The Gamble of Our Lives, narrated

by Lisa Oz. It provides compelling evidence to help explain the deteriorating health of Americans, especially among children, and offers a recipe for protecting ourselves and our future. Smith hopes to accelerate the consumer tipping point against genetically modified organisms (GMOs) already underway.

In the film, a host of expert authorities in many fields attest to the prospect within a decade of virtually all major crops having genetically modified components and contributing to a universal rise of epidemic proportions in mutations that can result in unintended allergic reactions, digestive consequences and catastrophic environmental effects.

Also addressed are Monsanto’s strong arm tactics, the FDA’s fraudulent policies and how the USDA has ignored a growing health emergency.

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Yoga in Cancer Treatment

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ver three days in July, MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston hosted the 8th Annual Oncology Training Conference for Acupuncturists, Massage Therapists, and Yoga Teachers through the Integrative Medicine Program. Over 300 professionals participated in the three days of training that focused on the benefits of yoga, acupuncture and massage in treating specific symptoms in cancer patients.

Among those attending were Becky Gelatt, director and primary teacher at Yoga School in Covington and several of her students, Donna Bush and Mary Ann Bossetta.

Topics included recent research findings, recommendations for treating common side-effects, ethical issues, safety issues and case presentations. Some of the symptoms that were addressed included nausea, sleep disturbance, pain and anxiety. Evidenced based studies that validate the benefits of yoga, massage and acupuncture were presented.

“Yoga is becoming the most accepted behavior to be added to medical care,” according to Dr. Lorenzo Cohen, Director of the MD Anderson Integrative Medicine Program.

Yoga School, LLC is the only yoga teacher program in Louisiana licensed to train and certify yoga therapists. It is a supporting member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists.

For more information on the Yoga School or yoga therapy, contact Becky Gelatt at 985-893-8834. Donna Bush may be reached at 985-640-8504; Mary Ann Bossetta at 985-630-7242. See ad on page 20.

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Salvadore Liberto Concert

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n September 19 at 8 p.m., Salvadore Liberto will present a concert at the Old U.S. Mint located at 400 Esplanade Ave n u e , N e w Orleans. Tickets are $15.

Liberto has been performing and composing for 20 years.

Much of it is influenced by his upbringing in New Orleans and the Gulf South. His music has been described as compelling.

Grammy-winning producer John Snyder, who produced Liberto’s most recent record, says, “In this group of songs there are melodies that you will not be able to forget, feelings that will not wash off or dissipate.This is not because they are easy and logical and simple but because of their effect, their hopefulness, their uplift.”

Cellist Jack Craft of the Susan Cowsill band will be joining Liberto on stage for several songs in this concert. Craft played on Liberto’s most recent studio release, Now’s the Time.

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Watching Magic Boosts Creativity in Children

National Women’s Health & Fitness Day is September 26— Look for a Local Event

Few U.S. Adults Regularly Practice Healthy Habits

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recent American Heart Association (AHA) survey reports that only 12 percent of American adults regularly practice the healthy-life trifecta of good nutrition, exercise and oral care. The most common excuse is a lack of time.

Of those surveyed, 80 percent said that eating at least nine servings of fruit and vegetables daily is a struggle. About 60 percent find it difficult to log the association’s recommended 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week. At least 25 percent don’t brush and rinse twice daily and floss at least once daily.

Yet, 90 percent of Americans like the idea of improving their health. The AHA “My Heart. My Life.” initiative offers a straightforward set of solutions to help families understand how to make incremental changes that have long-term health impact (MyLifeCheck.Heart.org).

“Whether it is simply adding a 30-minute brisk walk to your day, eating a few more fruits and vegetables with meals, balancing your calories and physical activity to achieve a healthy body weight or creating routine oral care habits—it all contributes to an overall healthier lifestyle,” says Cardiologist Tracy Stevens, a professor of medicine with Saint Luke’s Cardiovascular Consultants, in Kansas City, Missouri.

esearchers from Lancaster University have discovered that youngsters watching creative fantasy films improve their own imagination and creativity. The study involved 52 4-to-6-year-old children. The youngsters were split into two groups and shown two short segments of a popular fantasy m ov i e . Th e f i n d i n g s showed that the group watching the magical scenes generally scored “significantly better” in creative activities than their peers in the other group that saw scenes without any magical content.

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irst impressions not only count—they are surprisingly accurate, at least when it comes to detecting whether a stranger is “made” to be compassionate, trustworthy or kind. New research by the University of California, Berkeley suggests that it can take just 20 seconds to recognize who is genetically so inclined.

Two dozen couples participated in the study and provided DNA samples.

Researchers documented them as they talked about times when they had suffered. A separate group of observers that did not know the couples were shown 20-second video segments of only the listeners and asked to rate which participants seemed most compassionate, based on facial expressions and body language.

The listeners that received the highest ratings for empathy turned out to possess a particular variation of the oxytocin receptor gene known as the GG genotype.

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“People can’t see genes, so there has to be something going on that is signaling these genetic differences to the strangers,” says Aleksandr Kogan, lead author of the study. “What we found is that the people that had two copies of the G version displayed more trustworthy behaviors: more head nods, eye contact, smiling and open body posture. These behaviors signaled kindness to the strangers.”

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Designer Matthew Fromboluti, of Washington University, in St. Louis, Missouri, has turned conventional wisdom about modern construction upside-down with his architectural design, Above/Below, submitted for the eVolo Skyscraper Competition.

His underground skyscraper would theoretically fill a 900-foot-deep, 300-acre-wide crater left by the Lavender Pit copper mine, in Bisbee, Arizona.

A cone-shaped, inverted tower would allow people to live, work and even grow food in a huge cavern, covered by a dome. The building is designed to maintain a comfortable temperature via a passive climate-control system suited to the hot desert environment. A solar chimney provides natural ventilation as the sun heats the air at the surface, causing it to rise and draw cooler air up through vents at the bottom. The moving air passes through wind turbines at the top of the chimney, generating electricity.

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De Las Mercedes hopes that his painted-message boxes will stimulate new ways of communicating through art. He maintains, “We shouldn’t have to wait for world leaders to take a stand or create peace; it can begin through interpersonal dialogue.”

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vary widely, from a death row inmate that asked for a box for his daughter and a mom that wanted to give one to her son, a leukemia sufferer whose daily highlight was a trip to the family mailbox. The brightly painted boxes also have helped reconcile feuding friends and family members, serving as a peace offering from one to the other. It all helps to bring feelings of greater peace and understanding to the human race, one person at a time.

More than 100 schools across the United States have adopted the project, with students creating their own versions of the peace box in the classroom. Schoolsponsored peace boxes reach patients in hospitals and military personnel overseas and have been used in interschool box exchanges to support anti-bullying campaigns. It would be difficult to find a group that couldn’t benefit from such fresh inspiration.

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The two met while attending Tulane University School of Medicine. Felix Bopp, a native New Orleanian, specialized in head and neck surgery, followed by a fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Barbara Bopp, a graduate of Newcomb College, trained in general dermatology and cosmetic dermatological surgery. Each is board certified in their specialties.

Bopp Dermatology is unique in other respects as well. Felix Bopp explains that they strive to do more than just offer the cutting edge treatments in aesthetics for their patients; they offer a holistic approach that is patient-focused and provided by an office staff that is happy and caring. He elaborates that the goal of the practice is to “delight patients and delight staff,” meaning that they receive more than they expected. The Bopp’s feel that the care of staff is as important as the care of the patients to them, because a happy staff working as a committed team delivers the best care and outcomes for patients.

Over the years, as their respective fields have changed, so has the Bopp practice. While a growing number of men as well as women are using aesthetics to look better and feel better about themselves, they also want results that look more natural, procedures that are less invasive and more natural products.

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The repertoire of non-surgical and non-invasive options that Felix Bopp can offer patients has greatly expanded in recent years as well, to the extent that he says surgery is the choice of last resort now, although still an option. He explains that he usually recommends starting with the least risky and less costly therapy(s) that address the patient’s concern – adding that, often a combination of non-invasive therapies yield great results, because combined therapies can work synergistically to give a result far better than any used alone.

One of the newest procedures that Bopp is thrilled with is the Ultherapy, a non-surgical ultrasound treatment that is the first and only procedure FDA approved for lifting the skin. He points out that Ultherapy works by restoring collagen deep beneath the skin in the connective tissue layer which is the same component that is lifted in a surgical facelift. Patients have been extremely happy with their results from the Ultherapy, he reports. It can take three to six months to achieve the

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“This is for people who bicycle for utility – this is not for recreational riders,” Wilson said. “So we focused on the best way to get from point A to point B – preferred routes, that stay away from the major roads.”

The flip side of the map is a useful guide that includes “Smart Cyclist” tips and laws that pertain to cycling – those that regulate biker behavior and others that outline the responsibilities of drivers as they relate to cyclists. “Bicyclists on the roadway have all the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles,” the section begins.

In addition to following the rules of the road, wearing a helmet, using lights and reflectors, and riding on the roadway, this section cautions bicyclists to respect right of ways. Bicyclists must ride in the direction of traffic and be visible to cars, not weaving in and out of parked vehicles. Specific suggestions to improve safety, such as using hand signals and picking your route ahead of time, are also included.

The “Friendly Motorist” section gives bicyclists the information they need to help educate drivers about the laws they must abide by as they relate to bicyclists.

Bicyclists who also drive are reminded not to drive in bike lanes, to check for bikes before opening a car door, generally to be respectful of bicycles on the road and keep three feet from a cyclist to pass as required by law.

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Choosing a style is less important than choosing the instructor best suited to the student’s needs. “Finding the right teacher,” says Nardini, “is kind of like dating. Keep looking until you find your match.”

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Research the teacher. Investigate a yoga instructor’s credentials before signing up for a class, advises Meredith Montgomery, a board member of the Yoga Health Foundation and publisher of Natural Awakenings’ Mobile/Baldwin edition. Read the instructor’s biography to verify his or her professional training, certification and level of experience.

YogaAlliance.org maintains a wellrespected registry of instructors that have been certified as registered yoga teachers (RYT).

Analyze the class level. Consider the name of the class, plus the level of advancement. New students may want to begin with a gentle, restorative or yintype class. To reduce any risk, “Sign up for classes that are one level lower than where you are,” advises Fishman. Ask how many students are allowed in the class; a smaller size means more one-onone attention.

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Speak out. “Don’t be afraid to ask questions,” Fishman emphasizes; get to the class early, introduce yourself to the teacher and perhaps audit various classes. Good instructors always ask students about their health and fitness history.

Look for special needs groups. “You can get really specific in choosing the right yoga class, whether it focuses on back care or other therapeutic yoga,” notes Nardini.

Exercise caution. Certain areas of the body, like the back, neck and limbs, are particularly prone to injury, counsels Hartman. “Twisting and contorting poses can cause undue pressure,” so take things slowly and stop if pain occurs.

Practice correct alignment. Experts agree that proper alignment is key to injury-free yoga. “There’s a lot to proper alignment; it’s integral to being a yoga teacher,” says Fishman. A good one will walk the room to make sure everyone has the correct form, keeping the vertebrae more or less in line, even in a twisting pose.

Seek modifying options. Instructors must teach modifications in poses to accommodate the individual, often using props such as blocks and straps.

Learn to breathe. Proper breathing cannot be overemphasized. “Kripalu’s teaching methodology, for example, emphasizes coordinating movement with

breath because it is one of the leading ways to prevent injury,” Hartman says.

Go with a teacher that understands a n a t o m y. A t e a c h e r w i t h s u c h a background knows not only how muscles move, but also how they move together. Experts in yoga understand kinesiology—the natural synergies and limits to muscle and joint movement, according to Fishman. Nardini further emphasizes the importance of teaching transitions between poses.

Consider prior injuries. “People think of yoga as a healing practice. That does not [necessarily] mean it will help heal a previous injury,” says Nardini. “It’s possible you can make it even worse.” Those with previous injuries, plus elderly individuals and expectant mothers, must take extra safety precautions.

Remember that yoga is not about competition. “Don’t be afraid to take a time out,” says Fishman. “Or go into a child’s or modified child’s pose if you need to.”

In the end, “Yoga is about increasing awareness of the body. A well-schooled yoga teacher intends to create individual, empowering experiences,” concludes Hartman.

Lynda Bassett is a freelance writer based near Boston, MA. Connect at LyndaBassett.com.

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Fun options range from a painting party, in which participants set up an easel and paint a canvas at Uncork’d Art, in Washington, D.C. (UncorkdArt.com), to African drumming at DrumRise, in Decatur, Georgia (DrumRise.net). “A drumming class is a great way to reduce stress, have fun, relax and reenergize, all at the same time; it has even been shown to positively affect your immune system,” say co-founders Amy Jackson and Colleen Caffrey.

Such activities allow us to dabble and explore amidst the power of a group and maximize the joy of artful endeavors, which many prefer to the cost of individual lessons.

One of the most accessible community arts is choral music, as it requires no special equipment. Singing in a group can also become a community tradition that gathers people of all ages and lifestyles in fellowship and celebration.

Since 1882, singing Handel’s

“Turning, moving, spinning, dresses swirling, music beating, eyes in contact with a partner, then another, then another, then another, and the fiddle turns a corner, the phrase repeats, the dance repeats. You smile. Your body smiles.” ~ Doug Plummer, photographer and contra dancer, Seattle, Washington

Messiah has become an annual highlight for a Swedish wheat-farming community in South-Central Kansas.

For three months before Palm Sunday, 200 farmers, homemakers, college students and business owners from the Lindsborg area gather twice weekly to rehearse the three-hour piece (Bethanylb.edu/Oratorio_History.html).

Becky Anderson, the owner of Lindsborg’s Swedish Country Inn, who has sung for 41 years, points to a particularly thrilling moment during each performance.

“There is just this exhilaration as the audience jumps to their feet yelling, ‘Brava, Brava.’ Golly, that’s fun.”

Chicagoans maintain a similar

holiday tradition. For 35 years, free Do-ItYourself Messiah concerts have provided a community-funded uplift (imfChicago. org). Thousands of audience members lend their voices to thrilling performances of this masterpiece, led by a worldclass conductor and soloists and backed by an all-volunteer orchestra of local professionals and amateur musicians.

Storytelling is yet another community performing art that requires no special equipment. The National Storytelling Network (StoryNet.org) advances the art of storytelling through a national conference and local storytelling guilds.

The Lehigh Valley Storytelling Guild, in Pennsylvania, meets once a month at a local coffee house (LVStorytellers. org). Members include professional and amateur storytellers, poets, actors and newcomers that love to practice—or just listen to—this ancient art.

Strong community and cultural identity is forged on other stages, as well. The Community Actors Theatre, in San Diego, California’s, Oak Park, performs many plays written by local

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For Calvin Manson, a local poet and playwright who teaches acting workshops, the nonprofit venue feels like a mom-and-pop outfit. “They have the raw talent that could be developed into something wonderful. People don’t just learn to be actors and playwrights.

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The next level of volunteer arts participation may involve an audition and a greater commitment. At the same time, these pursuits offer prime opportunities to expand artistic skills and join in something bigger than oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s self.

Since 1873, the Cincinnati, Ohio, May Festival has served as a shining example of community showmanship (May Festival.com). Chorus auditions are held in January, rehearsals begin in September and concerts routinely sell out by May.

M u s i c c r i t i c N a n cy M a l i t z comments, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that special, tiny sliver of the year when everybody stretches. When hundreds of amateur singers accelerate the tempo by devoting every night to rehearsal and every day to thoughts of the concerts to comeâ&#x20AC;Ś when audiences look their finest, clap their loudest.â&#x20AC;?

Lawrence Coleman, a chorus member for 15 years, has found that singing and networking with other May Festival vocalists has paid off in surprising ways. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve recorded and had other singing engagements and opportunities, all because Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been connected to the chorus and the people in it,â&#x20AC;? he says. Coleman also sings with the rhythm and blues gospel

“When I’m not doing any plays, things just don’t go right. This is my justification. This is my opportunity to just be me.” ~ Eva Jones, foster parent and member of Community Actors Theatre, Oak Park, California group Fo Mo Brothers, performing at area churches and the Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion.

Coleman remarks, “I have friends in the chorus from very different walks of life. We come together for the single purpose of making great music. People of differing backgrounds and schools of thought can do more than coexist. It’s confirmed for me that we can learn to celebrate our differences when we have a common goal.”

Even those that don’t feel inherently artistic can find venturing into an art form unexpectedly rewarding. Channeling an inner Elizabeth Bennett or Mr. Darcy is commonplace in Bay Area English Regency Society waltzes and “longways” dances, in Palo Alto, California (baers. org). Alan Winston, a computer systems administrator and veteran dance caller, observes that these patterned dances appeal to math-science-logic-computer types. “It’s a great place for people that live in their heads to get out and be social,” he says.

Appropriately, the dances all feature choreography from Jane Austen’s era.

Depending on the theme of the dance— like the sophisticated Cyprians Ball or spirited Return of the Regiments Ball— the ambience may be elegant or rowdy, explains Winston. Dances are taught beforehand to music such as George Washington’s Favourite Cotillion, an 1808 tune performed by musicians playing a clarinet, piano and recorder. Many wear period costumes, while others come in jeans. Winston is usually bedecked in a wine-colored waistcoat with tails that he

found on eBay.

Plein air painters forsake the indoors to take their paints, easels and canvases outside. Plein-Air Painters of America regularly paint in groups in the fresh air and then hold an exhibition; annual workshops help teach techniques (p-a-p-a.com). At the recent seventh annual Florida’s Forgotten Coast event, in the state’s Panhandle, billed as America’s Great Plein Air Paint-Out, featured artists set up alongside amateurs eager to learn more (PleinAirfl.com).

Whatever one’s newly discovered or longtime treasure, individuals engaging in a group arts activity forge strong social bonds, keep ethnic arts traditions alive, learn new things in new ways and experience joyous personal growth.

… All while creating something wonderful.

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Harvesting Drops of Gold

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outheast Louisiana gets an average of 64 inches of rainfall every year. With the recent daily summer deluges along with a significant rate increase proposed by the New Orleans Sewage and Water Board, more residents are installing rainwater catchment systems to save money.

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“Ultimately the program is to serve as a demonstration of the interconnectedness between the neighborhood and the drainage system,” Schackai said, “and how that connection can exacerbate or alleviate flooding in a neighborhood.”

“It is better water for the plants, and it helps with flood control. Why are we using drinking water to water plants?” asked Green Light director Andreas Hoffman.

Currently, the Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) only allows rainwater to be used for irrigation. Variances are

Rain collection and storage systems allowed, but discouraged, for using it to flush toilets, according to a 2008 DHH document on water use in “Green” buildings.

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Make It Right (MIR), a nonprofit that is building sustainable houses in the Ninth Ward, was asked by DHH to stop setting up rainwater catchment systems for their projects. According to Jordan Pollard, a design manager at MIR, they used partially buried concrete tanks to collect water, but they were deemed noncompliant with the code and the organization was asked to cease and desist. Pollard said he hopes the tide will turn soon and they can resume using the systems.

“Water is such a huge factor here and [capturing it] could help reduce costs for the city,” Pollard said. “…It’s not just about health, it’s about the city as a whole.”

Some environmental organizations advocate for using rainwater in residences. Installers say the technologies have been developed to filter rainwater so it is not only free of disease-causing bacteria, it is healthier than that of the municipal system. Such systems, which use UV or ceramic filters, are widely used on the West Coast, according to Dimitria Christo of EcoUrban Sustainable

Landscaping, which installs rainwater catchment systems.

“We now have the knowledge about how diseases are transmitted,” Christo said. “And we have all of the technology now to deal with that.”

But it is imperative that rainwater has to be treated for it to be used in homes, Christo said. “It would be worse if people took it into their own hands. We don’t want illness – that would do a disservice to the movement.”

Mike Ward, owner of New Orleans Bamboo, also installs rainwater catchment systems through Louisiana Watersavers. He said capturing rainwater for irrigation keeps it from overloading the pumping system and puts it back into the groundwater. “When the ground dries out, it shrinks, which is why we have foundation problems when we have a drought,” Ward explained. “…If we increase the amount of water in the ground, then we don’t have that problem and then there is less water that has to be pumped out.”

Capturing rainwater would also reduce the demand for potable water, he added. “We spend an inordinate amount of energy treating and then pressurizing drinking water. It is like blowing up a balloon with holes in it,” said Ward, noting the many leaks in the system.

Although it is not legal for humans to drink rainwater, it is known to be the best beverage for plants. And, at least for now, it is legal for them to drink it.

“There is a huge need in New Orleans,” Christo said. “We treat water like a problem, but it is our most precious resource.

We are throwing away gold.”

For more information about Longue Vue’s rain barrel program, email Hilairie Schackai at hschackai@longuevue.com. For more information about EcoUrban’s offerings visit EcoUrbanllc.com, and to contact Mike Ward with Louisiana Watersavers, logon to NolaBamboo.com. See ad on page 17.

Colleen Morgan is a free-lance writer and Environmental Editor for Natural Awakenings S.E. Louisiana. She may be reached at colleen.nolahealthyliving@yahoo.com.

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onventional medicine is like a carpenter that only has a hammer to work with, while functional medicine doctors are working with a full toolkit,” says the author of From Fatigued to Fantastic, National Medical Director of Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Centers, Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, of Kona, Hawaii.

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symptoms instead of diseases, explains Los Angeles functional medicine practitioner Dr. Hyla Cass, author of 8 Weeks to Vibrant Health: A Take Charge Plan for Women. “It tends to treat the symptoms with more and more medications that cause a host of other side effects that also need to be treated and can result in declining health, rather than increased vitality.”

“Functional medicine, rather than simply ‘chasing symptoms’ while ignoring the causes, searches for and addresses environmental factors, nutritional deficiencies, genetic tendencies, biochemical dysfunctions and emotional and social stressors that can together cause the development of symptoms,” adds Dr. Adiel Tel-Oren. He operates EcoHealth Clinics internationally (the U.S. site is in Minneapolis, Minnesota) and serves as president emeritus and professor of nutrition and functional medicine with the California-based University of Natural Medicine.

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An allopathic approach, on the other hand, would routinely recommend a pill to lower temperature for high fever, prescribe a synthetic pill to elevate mood in treating depression, or look to pharmacological anti-inflammatory drugs for simple immune reactions.

Tel-Oren is among those that link a vast number of illnesses to stress: “Diverse conditions such as fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, heart disease, diabetes, mood and cognitive disorders, various autoimmune disorders, premenstrual

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Dr. Mark Hyman, chair of the Institute for Functional Medicine, in Lenox, Massachusetts, elaborates: “Functional medicine seeks to create balance in the body by looking at seven keys to achieving wellness: nutrition, hormones, inflammation, digestion, detoxification, energy metabolism and a calm mind.

We work through the entire system, help people identify patterns and return the body to balance.”

Hyman is a strong advocate of nutrition as the basis for restoring balance to the body. “Food is the most powerful medicine we have, more powerful than any drug, more powerful than anything you’ll ever find in a pill bottle,” he says.

Teitelbaum notes, “Conventional medicine is basically run on economics, so doctors are too often influenced by drug company marketing messages masquerading as science that encourage expensive treatments, regardless of their toxicity.” In stark contrast, “Functional medicine instead looks for the lowest cost treatment that is supported by medical evidence.”

Conventional Medicine Case in Point

Fibromyalgia, for example, encompasses a basket of symptoms, usually beginning with overall body pain with specific pain points. Other common symptoms can include extreme fatigue, facial pain, irritable bowel syndrome, memory loss and brain fog, depression, numbness and tingling, palpitations, insomnia and headaches, including migraines.

“Until a few years ago, conventional medicine decided you were crazy if you complained of these symptoms,” advises Teitelbaum. “Then some expensive medications came out—promoted by $210 million a year in advertising; so now, patients are instead being told to take medications with lots of side effects.”

The most common conventionally prescribed drugs for fibromyalgia target symptoms of insomnia, depression, nerve pain and inflammation. According to Teitelbaum, the vast majority of people treating with these medications continue to experience the same symptoms over a five-year period; only 25 to 35 percent report some improvement.

It’s difficult to determine how many Americans suffer from fibromyalgia because many go undiagnosed ( t h e ave ra g e t i m e f r o m o n s e t o f symptoms to diagnosis is five years).

Cure4Fibromyalgia.com estimates that 5 million Americans, or approximately 2 percent of the population, suffer from this disease.

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“Functional medicine practitioners recognize that fibromyalgia represents an energy crisis in the body and use simple, appropriate and effective treatments with no harmful side effects,” says Teitelbaum.

“Most often I use a SHINE protocol that I developed, based on 30 years of treating patients with chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, with a 90 percent success rate.”

His is just one example of the way functional medicine would treat a difficult-to-diagnose and to treat disease.

Cass uses functional medicine very effectively against depression, addiction and a host of women’s health issues.

Hyman specializes in managing diabetes and obesity with the tools of functional medicine.

“If other medicines worked as well as treatments used in functional medicine, I’d use them, but they don’t,” concludes Hyman. “My Hippocratic Oath says I must help relieve suffering. I can do that with the tools that functional medicine gives me.”

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What led you to conclude that a prosperous heart is about a spiritual bottom line, rather than a financial one?

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Design Your Life Bootcamp – It takes 21 days to change a habit. This 21 day bootcamp will feature lifestyle, yoga, nutrition and fitness led by licensed and certified professionals. Location is Uptown. Call April Stolf at 504-982-9642 for details. See news briefs for details.

Note: All Calendar events must be received via email by September 7 for the October issue. $10/Event Calendar or Ongoing Calendar listing. $25/Upcoming Events, $59 MarkYourCalendar. 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.

Yoga for Men w/Grant – 10-11:15am (also 9/16, 9/23, 9/30). $45/4 classes. Namaste of Metairie, 4413 Chastant St, Metairie. More Info: 504-484-9579.

Solar Roundtable and Social – 5:30-7:30pm. Are you solar curious? Join the Alliance for Affordable Energy and the Gulf States Renewable Energy Industry Association the first Wednesday each month for a solar roundtable to answer industry questions. Open to public.

NOLA Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave, NOLA. More info: 504-208-9761.

New Orleans Chapter AMORC Rosicrucian’s – 11am TMO Home Oratory, 12pm Officers meeting, 1:30pm Council of Solace, 2pm Pronaos Convocation Rehearsal, 2:30pm Pronaos Convocation Ritual. To find calendar with times and topics visit our Louisiana website. 2801 Loyola Ave. Suite 4, Kenner. More Info: 504-472-5635.

New Orleans Chapter AMORC Rosicrucian’s – 7-8pm (also 9/12, 9/26). Open House /Open Forum (3). To find calendar with times and topics visit our Louisiana website. 2801 Loyola Ave. Suite 4, Kenner. More Info: 504-472-5635.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

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Adorata Workshops – 9am-noon. Course on abundance workshops offer practical tools to deeply connect with Divine Mother, opening the path to receive healing love. More Info/ RSVP: Contact Vicky 504-442-6206.

Saturday Morning Massage Clinics – 9:15am & 10:30am (also 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. NMT 9/1, Swedish 9/8 & 9/15, Deep Tissue 9/22. $30/by appointment. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972.

Do You Have Too Much Stuff? – 10am-noon. Clear the Clutter guides you through the process of creating new space & peace of mind. Professional organizer Stasia Cymes offers in home consultations every weekend.

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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.

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.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

Community Donation Yoga Class – 10-11:15am. Donations are given to a Kiva loan recipient chosen by Transform NOLA community. “Like” Transform NOLA on Facebook to vote for a person to receive the donation. Discover how the intention to give can transform your practice. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St, NOLA.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic – 6:15pm & 7:45pm (also 9/13, 9/18). 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.

La Leche League Meeting – 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, benefit from a community of breastfeeding mothers. Free. ZukaBaby, 2124 Magazine St, NOLA. More Info: Courtney Landry, LLLofneworleans@gmail.com.

Tai Chi Group Class – 7-8pm. Reduce stress, relieve pain, gain flexibility and balance. Improve the quality of life. Offering an Intro program of 3 classes, valued at $59. Reserve space by 9/3. Tamashii Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St, NOLA. Info: 504-866-2241.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic – 12:45pm & 2:15pm (also 9/12, 9/14, 9/19, 9/26). 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.

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Tai Chi Group Class – 9:30-10:20am. Reduce stress, relieve pain, gain flexibility and balance. Improve the quality of life. Offering an Intro program of 3 classes, valued at $59. Reserve space by 9/5. Tamashii Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St, NOLA. Info: 504-866-2241.

Deep Tissue Massage Clinic – 6:15pm & 7:45pm (also 9/20, 9/27). 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, SEPTEMBER 7

“The Nerd” at Playmakers Theatre – Runs Sept 7 thru 23. Play by Larry Shue. Willum’s unexpected visit

by Rick Steadman becomes a dilemma, when Rick overstays his welcome with a vengeance. Adults $15, Students $10. Playmakers Theatre, 19106 Playmakers Rd, Covington. Reservations: 985-893-1671.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 8

Lower Body Workshop – 8am-5pm. Freda Whalen, Certified Master Level in Medical Massage, teaches specific sports & medical massage techniques. Earn CE credits: LMTs: 14 CEUs; PTs: 16 CEUs. Blue Cliff College Massage Dept, Clearview Mall, Metairie.

504-293-0972.

Vegetable Garden Renewal – 10am. Philip Soulet, Horticulturist and Urban Farmer will discuss soils and techniques for preparing for a bountiful fall and winter yield. Available at the Greenhouse: vegetable and herb starts, scented plants, free seeds. Open 9am-Noon. Parkway Partners Greenhouse, 1137 Baronne St, NOLA. OCH Art Market – 10am-3pm. Local arts & crafts, food, fresh juices and veggie foods from Tsai. 2nd Sat each month. 1618 Oretha C. Haley Blvd, Central City, NOLA. 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.

First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm. (9/8 & 9/9) w/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 504-388-2356 text.

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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 – 6:15pm & 7:45pm (also 9/25). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation & increasing flexibility. $30/by appointment only. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court.

Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972.

Tai Chi Group Class – 7-8pm. Reduce stress, relieve pain, gain flexibility and balance. Improve the quality of life. Offering an Intro program of 3 classes, valued at $59. Reserve space by 9/10. Tamashii Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St, NOLA. Info: 504-866-2241.

C. G. Jung Society Meeting – 7:30pm. “Reading the Images in Jung’s Red Book”, a film screening with discussion led by analyst Marilyn Marshall. 2 contact hrs for LPCs. $10 (free for members). Parker Methodist, 1130 Nashville Ave, NOLA.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Bayou Rebirth Fundraiser – 6pm. Proceeds go to help establish a native plants nursery. Discounted food, drinks, raffle and more at King Pin on Lyons Street, Uptown New Orleans. See news briefs for details.

Group Discussion with Dr. Kathleen Posey – 6:30-8pm.

Guest speaker will discuss a new paradigm of wellness: Laminine; an innovative discovery for humanity in the form of a perfect whole food nutritional supplement.

Affordable Healing Arts, 2372 St. Claude St, Suite 220, NOLA. Info/RSVP: 504-669-1020.

Fall Karate Registration - New Fall Karate Programs for Teens and Children. Leaders aren’t born, they’re made. Enroll in our Anti-Bullying Program.

Tamashii Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St, NOLA. Info: 504-866-2241.

“The Nerd” at Playmakers Theatre – Runs Sept 7 thru 23. Play by Larry Shue. Willum’s unexpected visit

by Rick Steadman becomes a dilemma, when Rick overstays his welcome with a vengeance. Adults $15, Students $10. Playmakers Theatre, 19106 Playmakers Rd, Covington. Reservations: 985-893-1671.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Illuminate Together – 9-11am. Second Thursday each month. Gathering for spirit centered entrepreneurs to connect with other like-minded individuals, share and learn as well as create new business together. More Info: Michelle Success@VirtualFairyGodmother.com.

Deep Relaxation thru Yoga Nidra – 5:45-7:00pm. $20/ class. Namaste of Metairie, 4413 Chastant St, Metairie.

Info: 504-484-9579.

Health and Wellness Classes – 7-8:30pm (also 9/27).

With Suzanne Even, Certified Health Coach. First class is on Self Nurturing and Crucial Foods, second class is on Intuition and Stimulants. Gain insight and tools to take your holistic health to a new level. $25/class. 3939 Houma Blvd, Metairie. Info: 504-729-7333.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

Fall Karate Registration - New Fall Karate Programs for Teens and Children. Leaders aren’t born, they’re made. Enroll in our Anti Bullying Program. Tamashii Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St, NOLA. Info: 504-866-2241.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

Advanced Myofascial Deep Tissue Strategies – 9am4pm. (also 9/16). Magnus Eklund, Board Certified: Structural Integration, combines myofascial with therapeutic client movement. LMTs earn 12 CEUs: LAP122, MAP029, FSBMT, NCBTMB450063-06.

Blue Cliff College Massage Dept, Clearview Mall, Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972.

First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm. (9/15 & 9/16) w/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 504-388-2356 text.

Second Degree Reiki Class - Inquire for further dates/ time. w/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. 504-388-2356 text.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

Reiki Level 1 Attunement – Join renowned Cross Cultural Shamanic Practitioner Dr. G. Love in this workshop designed to help one tap into their own powers as a visionary, healer, and power-full Being.

Open to all levels, $250. Space is limited. Info/Register: 917-881-8507 or geryllrobinson@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

La Leche Meeting/Jefferson – 10:15-11:15am. Meet with other breastfeeding mothers. Open to all women interested in learning about breastfeeding. Children welcome. Borrowing library available. Meetings free. Destination Maternity Meeting Room, corner N. Causeway and 17th St., Metairie. Details: Kelley 504-952-3951 Holistic Education Monthly Meeting/Metairie – 6:30-7:30pm. Sponsored by Holistic Center for Health and Healing, Inc. Cindy Daigle will speak about Light Language. Free, open to the public.

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

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

New Orleans Chapter AMORC Rosicrucian’s – 7-8pm.

Open House /Open Forum. To find calendar with times and topics visit our Louisiana website. 2801 Loyola Ave. Suite 4, Kenner. More Info: 504-472-5635.

Salvadore Liberto Concert – 8-9:30pm. Pianist, singer, and composer Salvadore Liberto provides a concert of piano and voice, singing songs influenced by both New Orleans and our collective journey for passion, peace, and healing. Tickets $15. Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave, NOLA. More Info: 504-481-4997 or salvadoreliberto@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

Holistic Education Monthly Meeting/Covington – 7-8pm. Sponsored by the Holistic Center for Health and Healing Inc. Darrell Martin, of Blueboy Herbs, Master Herbalist will speak on, “Nature’s Plants for Your Health & Healing and Tincture Making,” discussion follows.

Free/open to public. Covington Council Chambers, 222 Kirkland St, Covington. Info: 985-630-2652.

Annual Potluck Dinner /Alliance for Affordable Energy – 7pm. Dinner, drinks, music and great company, hosted by The Alliance at the New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave, NOLA. More Info: info@all4energy.org or 504-208-9761.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Swedish Massage Clinic – 12:45pm & 2:15pm (also 9/28). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation & increasing flexibility. Sale $20/by appointment only.

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

Spirit Connections – 7-9pm. Join us for an evening with Molly Powers, one of America’s leading mediums for a fascinating group reading. Individual readings are also available 9/22 & 9/23. Contact Molly about her weekend schedule thru her website. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St, NOLA. Light Language 1 – With Cindy Daigle. This beginning class will use 7 shape sequences to consciously create what one desires in their life. Make instant and long lasting changes in yourself and your environment. $65.

Journey into Wellness Center in Metairie. More Info: 504-931-6494.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Light Language 2 – 9am-5pm. Two-day class (9/22-23) With instructor Cindy Daigle. After completing Light Language 1, this intermediate level teaches how to write 49 shape grids for relationships, prosperity, cash, health, spiritual development and more. $290. Journey into Wellness Center in Metairie. More Info: 504-931-6494.

Shamanic Journeying – 4-7pm. Explore shamanic journeying, a technique resembling guided meditation, to navigate subconscious and spiritual realms for self discovery. Drumming, movement, writing. $30. New Orleans Healing Center-AHA. Contact Rebecca Green, shamanic practitioner, 408-540-8627 or Rebecca.green51@gmail.com

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

markyourcalendar Heal Your Life® Events

At Unity Church of Baton Rouge 15255 Jefferson Hwy, B.R. 70817 October 1st, 2nd, 4th, 6th, 10th, 12th, 20th and 24th Must pre-register Facilitated by Heal Your Life® Coaches Carolee Laffoon and Peggy Bueche,

For details and registration:

call 225-302-7828 or visit www.caroleelaffoon.com

markyourcalendar BLUE CLIFF COLLEGE

Massage Therapy Continuing Ed October 11-14...32 CEUs PreNatal Massage Certification Sept 30/ Nov 6...6 CEUs ea.

Breathwork for Self Care Dec 1 & 2...12 CEUs Intro to Cupping DEC 9 & 10...12 CEUs ea Sacred Bamboo/Dry Room Scrubs

for info call 504-293-0972 Clearview Mall in Metairie

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Five Directions Wellness Presents

REIKI WORKSHOPS With Dr. G. Love, Cross Cultural Shamanic Practitioner Workshop Choices: Sept 16 & Sept 30; $250

New Orleans Chapter AMORC Rosicrucian’s –1pm Open House Luncheon (3), 3pm Memorial Ceremony Rehearsal (7), 3:30pm Memorial Ceremony (2, 5, 8). To find calendar with times and topics visit our Louisiana website. 2801 Loyola Ave. Suite 4, Kenner. More Info: 504-472-5635.

8 hr educational and empowering workshop.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

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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.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Deep Relaxation thru Yoga Nidra – 7:15-8:30pm. $20/ class Namaste of Metairie, 4413 Chastant St., Metairie.

Call For more info: 504-484-9579.

geryllrobinson@gmail.com

917-881-8507 For Info and Reservations

Tai Chi and Qi Gong Basics A 6 month course Fall/Winter 2012/2013 Courses begin October 2012 and January 2013

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

Candlelight Meditation & Restorative Yoga – 7-8:30pm.

Appropriate for all levels. Brief explanation of meditation techniques followed by a sitting meditation, then a restorative yoga practice designed to help you begin the weekend with a smile. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St, NOLA.

with long time practitioner and teacher Marilyn Yank Course cost: $250 (payment plans available)

To enroll call 504-610-3672 TheAmmaCenter.org

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Tea Tasting/Bodhisattva Tea Spa – 7-11pm. Taste the teas at this new tea boutique and spa.Offering whole leaf teas, herbs and tea accessories as well as massage therapy, infrared sauna, esthetics, ayurveda treatments, yoga, reiki, tai chi and qi gong. Tea Tasting Free.

3021 N. Arnoult Rd., Metairie. For information call 504-888-9299.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Visualize Your Dreams – 10am-noon. Use your creativity and visualization to create more of what you desire in your life. A WCGBR Women’s Week Activity facilitated by Heal Your Life® Coaches Carolee Laffoon and Peggy Billeaudeau-Bueche. Free. Pre-reg. required.

Unity Church of Baton Rouge, 15255 Jefferson Hwy. Info and registration at 225-302-7828.

First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm. (9/15 & 9/16) w/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 504-388-2356 text.

Kappa Kappa Gamma Private Event – 3pm. Namaste of Metairie, 4413 Chastant St, Metairie. Kappas Call for More Info: 504.484.9579.

Autumn Day Yoga Workshops. Celebrate fall, and National Yoga Month while deepening your yoga practice with Tara Engeran. Take one or both workshops at beautiful Bayou de Zaire Yoga in Madisonville. Includes optional communal Mediterranean vegetarian lunch.

Morning workshop is beginner friendly; afternoon session is intermediate. Contact: Katrinna@mac.com or 985-792-0003.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

Breathwork for Self Care II – 10am-5pm. Facilitator: Jack Fontana. Experience the power of breath, helping relax, integrate, release; becoming more effective personally and professionally. LMTs earn 6 CEUs: LaBMT. Blue Cliff College Massage Dept, Clearview Mall, Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972.

NOLA Aikido Back-to-School Open House – 1:30-3pm.

Join us for a demonstration & short sample class for those wishing to give Aikido a try, Q and A, and tour.

3909 Bienville St., Suite 103, NOLA. Contact Robert Brian Levy Sensei, 3rd degree black belt 504-208-4861.

Bayou Jam Fall Concert Series – 5:30-7:30pm. (also 10/14 & 10/28) Featuring Redline this month. Bring family and friends, picnic blankets and lawn chairs for Slidell’s popular concert series in Heritage Park, Slidell. Free.

Reiki Level 1 Attunement – Join renowned Cross Cultural Shamanic Practitioner Dr. G. Love in this workshop designed to help one tap into their own powers as a visionary, healer, and power-full Being. Open to all levels, $250. Space is limited. Info/Register: 917-8818507 or geryllrobinson@gmail.com.

classifieds LIST FOR RENT, ITEMS FOR SALE, HELP WANTED, OPPORTUNITIES, PRODUCTS OR SERVICES HERE. To Place a Classified Listing Email to advertising@nolahealthyliving.com.

Must be received by the 10th of the month prior to publication. $1 per word. $20 minimum. Must be prepaid.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CURRENTLY PUBLISHING NATURAL AWAKENINGS MAGAZINES – For sale in Mobile/Baldwin, AL; Jacksonville/St. Augustine, FL North Central FL; Indianapolis, IN; Santa Fe, NM, Long Island, NY; Asheville, NC; Northeastern, PA; Columbia, SC; San Antonio, TX; southwestern, VA; Madison, WI. Call for details 239-530-1377.

for rent - commercial OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE – MID-CITY AND MARIGNY. Virtual, Private or Share floor space in a triple bottom-line atmosphere. Competitive/ below market rent for your growing business.

Full amenities including WiFi/conference room/ office equip plus value added services provided!

TheBuildingBlock.com or call 504-561-7525.

help wanted RETAIL PHARMACY SEEKING SALES ASSOCIATE WITH GREAT ATTITUDE A N D E X P E R I E N C E I N V I TA M I N / SUPPLEMENT SALES. Experience required.

Salary and benefits are competitive and based on experience and ability. Qualified applicants will be contacted. Please email resume to: healthypharm1@gmail.com.

LOOKING FOR A COOK/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT to assist me in my real estate and retreat center businesses in exchange for room and board. Must have own income. Mature female preferred. Call 504-905-4090.

services AA – DRINKING IS YOUR BUSINESS. STOPPING IS OURS. C a l l A l c o h o l i c s Anonymous. 504-838-3399. AA-NewOrleans.org 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/

PRODUCTS ATTENTION LOCAVORES: Free-range, rich in omega-3, brown/blue eggs from the Latino Farmers Cooperative of Louisiana $5/dozen. Call 504-333-3611

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 22.

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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Submit your artwork or photos to Natural Awakenings for the chance to be on a cover.

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ongoingevents Note: All Calendar events must be received via email by September 7 for the October issue. $10/Event Calendar or Ongoing Calendar listing. $25/Upcoming Events, $59 MarkYourCalendar. 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.

Meditation Class for Healing – 9-10am. A non-traditional guided spiritual connection. No dogma. Free. Led

by Mike Wittenbrink, MBA of Powerpath Academy.

Unity Temple, 3722 St. Charles Ave, NOLA. Info: 504-339-0594.

Do You Have Too Much Stuff? – 10-noon. Free in home consultations by professional organizer, Stasia Cymes.

Clear the Clutter guides you through the process of creating new space & peace of mind. To schedule call 504-920-1800.

Spiritual, but not religious? – 11am. If you like what Wayne Dyer and Maryann Williamson have to say, you will love Unity Church of Practical Christianity in Metairie. We encourage the transformation of your life through practical spiritual principles. 3939, Veterans Blvd, Metairie (2 blocks west of Cleary, rear of Bldg).

For more info call 504-885-7575.

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.

monday Early Bird Power Yoga & Pilates Mat. – 5:45am.

Private Pilates Reformer & yoga instruction available.

M-F half price. Namaste of Metairie, 4413 Chastant St., Metairie. Info: 504-484-9579.

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.

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.

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.

Self –Empowerment & Creativity Class – 7-9pm. 4 weeks starting Sept 10. PA 101: “The Path to your Ultimate Power: Using love letters of transformation to create self-confidence, self-esteem and a happier life.”

Taught by Mike Wittenbrink, MBA, Powerpath Academy. Love donation. Unity Temple, 3722 St. Charles Ave., NOLA, info: 504-339-0594.

Yoga Diva in Harahan – 7pm. (also Wed 5:15). Breathe, gently flow, stretch, 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 and pricing, call Karen 504-220-5325.

Insight Meditation Group – 7:30-9pm. Meditaton practice and discussion Tuesday evenings. 2134 Magazine St., 3rd fl., New Orleans. Info: noimg@me.com or call Larry at 504-343-8378.

Vinyasa Yoga/Yoga 504 – 6:30-7:45pm. Instructor: April Stolf. Come on an empty stomach, bring mat and water.

Bodhisattva Tea Spa, 3021 N. Arnoult St., Metairie.

Info: 504-982-9642.

wednesday

tuesday Gentle Yoga for Injured, Limited & Seniors – 8am.

(Tue & Thur) $5. Namaste Of Metairie. 4413 Chastant St., Metairie LA 70006. Call 504.484.9579 for more information.

Vinyasa Flow/Yoga 504 – 6:30pm. (also Sat 9am) Improve flexibility, focus, and balance. Connect with the higher vibrations of self and the Universe. Led by April Stolf. At Bodhisattva Tea Spa, 3021 N. Arnoult St, Metairie. Info: 504-888-9299.

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.

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.

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.

Gentle Yoga – 6-7pm, 7:05-8:10pm, 8:15-9:30pm.

Becky Bazile, 500 RYT, Certified Yoga Teacher. 6-week ongoing sessions. Studio space limited to 8 students, pre-registration required. $60/session or $12/walk-in.

Yoga Village Studio, 3443 Esplanade Ave. NOLA. Info/ Register: 504-782-4432.

All Levels Hatha Yoga – 6-7:30pm. 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.

Butoh Dance: Ancestral Whispers – 6-8pm. Do you hear the call to explore your deepest dance, to walk between the worlds, to go beyond human binds? ($13 drop in, $40 for 4 classes.) Divine Yoga Center, 1228 O.C. Haley Blvd. Contact Odile, odilenicole@gmail. com, 512.921.0464.

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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. Edible City Gardens Open House – 4-6pm. Meet Michele Claiborne and explore gardens/urban farm.

6-7pm: workshops by Michele or guest. Topics: Kitchen pharmacy, nutrition, herbs, healthy recipes, hydroponics, growing your own food, wellness, true prosperity.

Free. More Info: 504-330-8380.

Chair Yoga – 5-6pm. Good for Beginners, Seniors, Wrist/Knee/Hip Limitations. Becky Bazile, 500 RYT, Certified Yoga Teacher. Studio space limited to 8 students, pre-registration required. $60/6-week session or $12/walk-in. Senior Discount $45/session (65 or older).

Yoga Village Studio, 3443 Esplanade Ave. NOLA. Info/ Register: 504-782-4432.

The Lazarus Blueprint – 5-6:30pm. Wednesdays, beginning 9/5, Unity minister, Rev. Monya Scherzer will lead class based on book: The Lazarus Blueprint,” Ancient Secrets for Healing and Inner Peace by Mary Alice and Richard Jafolla. Unity Church of Metairie, 3939, Veterans Blvd, Metairie (2 blks W. of Cleary, rear of Bldg). For more info: 504-885-7575.

thursday Ageless Yoga in Madisonville – 10-11am. Beginner and senior-friendly, also good for recovery from surgery, injury or illness. Yoga fundamentals, but modifications made to fit individual needs. Upper-level teacher specializes in Viniyoga. Bayou de Zaire Yoga, 149 Hwy 1077, Madisonville. For info: Katrinna@mac.com or 985-792-0003.

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.

TriYogaNOLA/Mid-City – 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. For info and to register: 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.

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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 Bossetta 200 RYT. 985-630-7242 or mboss@bellsouth.net.

Flow Wave at Wild Lotus – 9-10:30am. Flow emphasizes the practice of connecting breath and motion in a fluid style of movement. Flow-Waves classes include sequences from Kali Ray Tri-Yoga with a strong emphasis on wavelike spinal movement. Wild Lotus Yoga, 4832 Perrier St, NOLA. Info: (504) 899-0047 or teamlotus@wildlotusyoga.com

Gentle Flow Yoga – 6-7pm. Becky Bazile, 500 RYT, Certified Yoga Teacher. 6-week ongoing sessions.

Studio space limited to 8 students, pre-registration required. $60/6-week session or $12/walk-in. Yoga Village Studio, 3443 Esplanade Ave. NOLA. Info/ Register: 504-782-4432.

Restorative Yoga – 6-7:15pm. In this class the body is supported in gentle yoga poses using bolsters and blankets and small adjustments are offered to enhance relaxation in the pose, offering a chance to unwind from our hectic day to day lives, release muscular tension and emotional stress. Wild Lotus Yoga, 4832 Perrier St, NOLA. Info: (504) 899-0047 or teamlotus@wildlotusyoga.com

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 MidCity. More info: 504-208-4861, info@nolaaikido.com.

Rasta Vinyasa/Yoga 504 – 6:30-7:45pm. Experience yoga to the vibration of Reggae music. Instructor: April Stolf, Bodhisattva Tea Spa, 3021 N. Arnoult St, Metairie. Info: 504-982-9642.

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.

Kundalini Yoga w/ Steph – 7:30-9pm. By donation! Come relax into the yoga of pure awareness.

Expand into yourself. Heal from within. Divine Yoga Center: 1228 O.C. Haley Blvd. Contact: Kundalini@YogaNOLA.com.

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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 – 8am-noon.

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.

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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.

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 & hand-crafted items. Plus live music & kids activities. 484 Sala Ave, corner of 4th St., Westwego. Contact 504-341-3424, x 209.

Yoga Basics /Madisonville – 9-10 am. Beginner-friendly poses, breathwork, and meditation – all focused on helping students destress and detox naturally, and improve strength & flexibility. Bayou de Zaire Yoga, 149 Hwy 1077, Madisonville. For info: Katrinna@mac.com or 985-792-0003.

Yoga Class/Mid-City – 9:30am. Start your day in a positive frame of mind with a restorative experience.

American Can (next to X-Trainers), 3700 Orleans Ave, Mid-City. $55/month or $20/class walk-ins. Info: 504-482-2FIT.

Covington Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. (also 10am2pm 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., Suite 103 (near Canal and Carrolton intersection) in Mid-City. More info: contact Brian by email at xernaut2@gmail.com or call 504-644-7351.

Do You Have Too Much Stuff? – 10-noon. Free in

home consultations by professional organizer, Stasia Cymes. Clear the Clutter guides you through the process of creating new space & peace of mind. To schedule call 504-920-1800.

Hollygrove Market & Farm – 10am-2pm. (also 10am2pm Sundays & noon-6pm Tues). NOLA’s only CSAstyle 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: 504872-9214 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 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.

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animal holistic medicine acupuncture ACUPUNCTURE IN NOLA COMMUNITY CLINIC 3624 Magazine St., New Orleans 504-224-1069 AcupunctureInNOLA.com See ad on page 10.

JANICE E. POSEY, DVM

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

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 33.

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 19.

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 34.

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bodywork KELLY KIVIKO, ACA

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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 32.

BODY SUGARING USA DAY SPA

Dora Ochoa, L.M.T. 1800 W. Causeway Approach., Ste. 122 Mandeville 985-626-5538 BodySugaringUSA.com

Unique, painless & permanent hair removal, specializing in Brazilian bikini lines. Home of the “Slimmer You” body wrap and cellulite massage. Instant gift certificates on our website.

Letrice Barber-Hayes, LA Lic#5335-01 Kimberly Burrell, LA Lic#5460-01 2601 N. Hullen Ste. 241, 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 6.

TOUCH AND HEAL MASSAGE THERAPY

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.

LIFE SOMATICS

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

UPTOWN THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

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. See ad on page 12.

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

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breathwork 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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dentist

TEINTE HAIR SALON & STUDIO 816 Hickory Ave., Ste A Harahan

A full service hair salon and makeup studio specializing in organic hair products, organic beauty & bath products. We are the exclusive retailer of Afterglow organic mineral cosmetics. Free 5 Minute Makeup Consultations available. See ad on page 23.

Experience the difference! We offer Andrea Scheele, care: LCSW,Chiropractic, LMFT total wellness de1303 Amelia Street New Orleans, LA 70115endermologie, toxification, nutrition, (504) 899-2686 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 18.

UPPER CERVICAL FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

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

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Relational Well-Being: in individuals and couples. Trauma Resolution (EMDR): loss, childhood neglect and abuse & other traumatic events. Alleviate Anxiety and Depression. Emotional Support for a Healthy Lifestyle: weight loss. See ad on page 7.

day spa

Jodi Brown 504-616-7171 UltimateKitchenCommando.com

I teach my clients how to Eat their way to better health quickly, easily and deliciously. Empower yourself with a food makeover, a corporate lunch and learn, or a weekend retreat.

I can customize a class and demonstration for your organization or church.

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BOPP DERMATOLOGY AND FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY

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We offer non-surgical alternatives to keeping your face, body and skin healthy and youthful. We specialize in lasers, filler, topicals, peels and ultrasound facial lifting to achieve our patient’s goals. See ad on page 2.

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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.

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Rebuild, repair and renew your body today! Family wellness consultant, Dr. services; a Joshua Rilette, helps alleviAdvanced PSYCH-K Facilitator needSessions of an Private ate aches and pains through specific fully automated spa services without the attendant. Select from weight management treatchiropractic care and offers weight Uptown Holistic Center • 723 Hillary St, NOLA • 504.723.2899 ments, full body skincare treatments,• psych-k.com relaxation loss plans, cold laser therapy, nutrimarylousmith.com • info@marylousmith.com tion, body cleansing, detoxification needs, detoxification treatments, and overall health treatments. See ad on page 35. and orthopedics. See ad on page 24.

cooking instruction

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

counseling and psychotherapy

ANDREA SCHEELE, LCSW, LMFT “You too can move away from the past andAttachment towards CHIROPRACTIC

Psychotherapy a life of vitality, wholeness and fulfilling relationships.”

HEALTH CENTER 1303 Amelia St., New Orleans Dr. Debbi Hannan CouplesMetairie 101 ClearviewIndividual, Pkwy. at Airline, & Family Therapy 504-454-2000 HannanWellness.com Attachment Psychotherapy / EMDR

MIKE ROBICHAUX, DDS

THE WOODHOUSE DAY SPA 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 27.

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& healing that is designed to restore balance & harmony to body, mind and emotions. Marylou also guides couples in conflict to peace through the gentle process of sacred mediation. See ad on page 26.

Energy/Environment Advocacy ALLIANCE FOR AFFORDABLE ENERGY

2372 St. Claude Ave., NOLA 504-208-9761 All4Energy.org

The Alliance for Affordable Energy is a nonprofit that advocates for fair, affordable, environmentally responsible, community-based energy policies for Louisiana and the nation. Founded in 1985, the Alliance watchdogs Louisiana’s regulatory bodies and Utility companies. See ad on page 11.

feng shui 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 19.

Fitness ALL INCLUSIVE HEALTH FITNESS STUDIO 4119 Magazine St. 504-715-0397 AllInclusiveHealth.com

All In – a whole health fitness studio! Exercise: personal training, running plans, group exercise classes. Eat: get a nutrition plan from our fitness nutrition specialist or schedule a medical nutrition therapy session with our registered dietician. See ad on page 21.

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POISSON ROUGE CHARTERS Inland Saltwater Fishing and Wetland Tours 504-782-4917 PRouge.com

Enjoy a chartered fishing trip for speckled trout and redfish and stay vacation with two nights at the Rose Guesthouse B & B on historic Esplanade Ave. $600 for 2 guests. Additional guests $100 each. See ad on page 6.

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 34.

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.

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 25.

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.

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DR. JESS TREGLE

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 26.

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

Our mission is to awaken people to their own power and potential – to self-empowerment and transformation. Learn to find your power, heal yourself, and create a better life! Create more joy, love, self-esteem, selfconfidence, and raise your level of consciousness.

Weekly Tuesday class. 25 years experience. Workshops, personal coaching, and Free Classes. Details on 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.

HARMONIOUS YOU, LLC Holistic Therapy/PSYCH-K 504-669-1020 HarmoniousYou.org

PSYCH-K is a fast, safe, non-invasive, extremely effective technique that combines psychology and kinesiology that works with the subconscious mind to change negative beliefs that hold us back from having the life we want. See ad on page 35.

NOLA BIOMAT TEAM BioMat Healing Synergy 504-388-6388 NolaBioMat.com

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Let us do a demo of this healing mat that works through a synergy of FarInfrared Heat, Negative Ions, and Amethyst Crystals. A safe, natural way to achieve optimal health now and maintain a more resilient body in the future.

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indoor Environmental services HEALTHY HOME SOLUTIONS, LLC Call (985)288-5858 HealthyHome-Solutions.com

Healthy Home Solutions, LLC is a fully certified and insured indoor environmental consulting firm. Services include inspections, forensic investigations, consulting and design solutions for mold, corrosive drywall, lead, and many other “sick building” related problems. See ad on page 33.

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

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

life coach APRIL STOLF MNLP, RYT

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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 20.

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 35.

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WENDYLYNN BERGERON

Certified Life Empowerment Coach 504-421-0567 coachwendy@live.com

Having a Life you Love to Live Starts When You Choose to Create it.

I would Love to empower you to create the changes that you Desire and Deserve! Emotional Empowerment Coaching for Teens and Adults.

NOLA AIKIDO

3909 Bienville St., Ste 103 New Orleans 504-208-4861

Providing practice in a martial art of peace for every body whose benefits include fitness, core training, flexibility, balance, strength, mindfulness, stress reduction, self-defense, and fun.

All are welcome to our beautiful Mid-City facility!

See ad page 7.

SLIDELL NUTRITIONAL MEDICINE

TAI CHI-QI GONG

Give your body what it needs to be Self-Healing. Our services include Functional Medicine Evaluation, Sports Medicine Evaluation, Intravenous Vitamin/Mineral Therapies, Food and Environmental Testing/Treatment, Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy & Pulsed Magnetic Field Therapy. See ad on page 5.

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ministry/spirituality UNITY CHURCH OF METAIRIE 3939 Veterans Blvd., Metairie 504-885-7575 Daily Prayer Line 504-885-7056

Breaking boundaries through transformative thought. A Christian church celebrating the Love of Spirit while honoring all paths. (2 blocks off Cleary, entrance/parking in rear of bldg). Sunday service 11am.

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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 24.

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

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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 9 and calendar for classes.

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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 10.

natural foods & supplements 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 16.

PHYTOBURST CHEWS

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Plant Based PhytoBurst Chews have the same amount of vitamins and minerals as the food in this bountiful basket! Tasty Nutrition Chews help support our immune system, increased energy, & promote longevity. Free samples.

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natural HEALER MICHELE CLAIBORNE

Counselor*Natural Healer*Herbalist 504-330-8380 mc@HealingArtsInternational.com EdibleCityGardens.com

Discover Real Solutions to creating Your Better Life with even one session. Be inspired. Learn the tools to cope and heal. It can change your life.

Meet Michele free every Wednesday @ EdibleCityGardens See ad on page 21.

natural Pharmacy CASSO’S WELLNESS STORE & GYM

5002 Prytania St., New Orleans 504-889-8771 Danielle@365Vitality.com

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 10.

oxygen therapy CHI MACHINE

Joffrion Mitts, M. ED. Alternative Health Consultant 504-897-9670 ChiMachineForYourHealth.com

Stress, poor circulation, headaches, back pain, insomnia, depression, stroke, asthma, weight loss? You name it! Oxygen heals! Free one week in- home trial! See ad on page 6.

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 page 14.

neurofeedback BRAIN WORKS ACADEMY

Neurofeedback is a safe, non-drug therapy that gently balances the brainwaves by exercising the neural pathways. If you’ve been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, autism, depression, or other disorders, please contact us for a free consultation. See ad on page 8.

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 34 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 35.

retreat center

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

Cheryl Schoenberger, RRT 985-809-7077 BrainWorks.us

DANIELLE PACIERA, LDN, RD, CCN

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

CLEAR THE CLUTTER

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

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 19 and ongoing calendar.

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 22.

SKIN CARE

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ECO POOL SERVICE 504-451-0586 EcoPoolService.com

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 7.

Holly Andre 985.502.8597 HAndre.MyRandF.com

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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 23.

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THERMAL IMAGING/ THERMOGRAPHY

SOUTH COAST SOLAR, LLC 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 11.

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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 29.

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 12.

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yoga BAYOU DE ZAIRE YOGA STUDIO A Yoga Haven on the Northshore 149 Hwy. 1077, Madisonville 985-792-0003 BayouDeZaireYoga.com

Now Open! Practice yoga the way the ancient yogis intended: surrounded by nature. A soaring ceiling, skylights, wood floors, and windows overlooking 6 acres of piney woods-Bayou de Zaire is convenient serenity for Yoga, Nia, and Meditation. Our dedicated instructors, among the best on the Northshore, teach all ages and levels. We especially welcome beginners, baby boomers, and those who seek yoga to heal physically & holistically, age gracefully, and de-stress naturally. See ad on page 7.

NAMASTE OF METAIRIE 4413 Chastant St., Metairie 504-484-9579 NamasteMatairie.com

Metairie’s premiere yoga, Pilates & movement studio is a cozy neighborhood community offering 25+ classes & workshops each week to bring balance, strength & clarity to your life and body. See ad on page 21.

TRANSFORM NOLA

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

Experience peace and serenity in this treetop space. Yoga, Pilates, Nia and TRX workout classes are offered throughout the week; private sessions are also available. Class schedule, descriptions and more on website. See ad on page 20.

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 20 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 20.

DIVINE YOGA

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

For more information about advertising and how you can participate, call

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 20 and calendar for events/ classes.

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