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contents Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more 5 5 newsbriefs balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal 8 healthbriefs growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle. 10 globalbriefs 12 COMPLETING A CIRCLE OF LOVE 11 kudos Paying It Forward 6 12 volunteerspotlight 13 businessspotlight 12 19 consciouseating 15 13 HOLISTIC PERSONAL 21 fitbody TRAINING With Richie Santucci 11 25 classifieds 25 calendarofevents 29 community 15 AGELESS BEING resourceguide by Coco Kunstman

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love how loyal readers look forward to seeing how each monthly theme will play out, furthering fresh vistas of natural health and wellness, deeply beautiful living and sustainability. Our current issue's theme of Agelessness reminds me of my friend, mentor and adopted matriarch, Loti. Loti Nino-Pris lives what some might consider a quiet life in Madrid, Spain. She welcomed me into her home for two years while I attended university in Madrid, Spain. Loti has survived World War II, Europe’s rampant economic depression after the war, Franco’s killing of her biological father, and abandonment by her husband, who left her to raise their 10 children and care for his dying father. One might think that after surviving all of that, she would want nothing more than some peace and quiet. Not a chance. I came to know Loti when she served as a host mother for university students after her own children had grown up. It’s a common practice in Europe’s university Coco Kunstman & Melissa Burbank towns because the U.S. college dorm model is often absent. One day I asked Loti in broken Spanish why she chose to give us a home in addition to attending to her two other jobs. In typical Loti rhetoric, she succinctly replied, “When you stop, you die.” Her words struck a chord and have stuck with me. I’ve come to believe hers is a practical path to agelessness, the secret of achieving a fountain of youth mentality. Why not continue to explore, wonder, invent, be silly and interact with new and different people always? Growing, changing and connecting keep us productive and inspired. All the creams, serums and moisturizers filling our medicine cabinets at the expense of our wallets are nothing compared to the agelessness we can achieve by keeping our soul young and hungering to fill the world with goodness. At the age of 79, Loti recently went back to a university to study Chinese and physics. When I jokingly commented that she was “killing herself,” she said, “When you stop learning, you die. And I don’t intend on doing that anytime soon.” I look forward to many more years of feeling ageless thanks to Loti’s example. May you live long and prosper,

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elanie Weller and Matthew Ancira will team up to present Loyal to Your Light: Reality Under Renovation, a three-part workshop series, from 1 to 4 p.m., August 30, September 6 and September 13, at Audubon Yoga Studio, in New Orleans. A physical therapist, Weller has developed her own techniques to address physical, emotional and energetic imbalances in clients. Ancira practices Eastern wellness and shamanic practices to address the overall health of his clients. The pair will use meditation, sensory awareness and teaching to help workshop participants weave together their mind, body, energy and will for self-discovery. Attendees will learn to access the light within and make smart decisions that illuminate their paths, helping them to learn to walk in peace and understanding. Weller and Ancira will share tools to help participants understand and resolve the conflicts inside themselves, bringing them closer to an awakened state of awareness. Cost: $75 per class. Location: 511 Octavia St. For more information, email MeditateWithMatthew@gmail.com, Melanie.Weller@gmail.com or visit MatthewAncira.com/workshops.

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nity of Metairie will host three events this month with Eddie Watkins Jr., a musician and speaker best known for his work as a bass guitarist performing with Motown legends The Temptations, Quincy Jones, Patty LaBelle, James Brown and others. Watkins will give a message and perform his music at the Sunday Celebration at 11 a.m., September 27, followed by his workshop, I Sing My Prayers, at 1 p.m., where attendees will create personal affirmations to be turned into simple musical prayers. More than just a musician, Watkins shares life-affirming, original and soulful songs that will shift listeners into a deeper connection with their authentic self. Fans will have the opportunity to enjoy a live concert at 7 p.m., September 29. Cost: Sunday Celebration love offering, $15 suggested donation workshop, $15 concert. Location: 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie. For more information, call 504-885-7575, email UnityMinisterMet@bellsouth.net or visit UnityOfMetairie.com. See ad on page 23. natural awakenings

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ransformational Alchemist Cindy Daigle, herbalist and owner of NOLA Botanics, will join other locals for a Harvest Moon Youthing Ceremony from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., September 27, in Mandeville. An ancient ritual originating from a tribe that lives in the heart of Africa, the Youthing Ceremony will uplift and awaken participants to an awareness of what pulls and diminishes their vitality. The ceremony provides them the opportunity to shed the burdening energy that each person carries. “It is said that there is only one single night of the year that the energies of the moon meet with the energies of the Earth in such a way that energetic and physical youthing can occur,” explains Daigle. “This is the night of the Harvest Moon. Youthing takes place deep within the cells, on the level of our DNA.”

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esearch from the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center at Duke University Medical Center has found that a regular hatha yoga practice increases gray matter within the brain, reversing the loss found among those with chronic pain. The researchers tested seven hatha yoga meditation practitioners and seven non-practitioners. Each of the subjects underwent tests for depression, anxiety, moods and cognition levels, along with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scans. The scientists found that the brains of the yoga meditation practitioners contained significantly greater gray matter by volume in key brain regions, including the frontal, temporal and occipital cortices, plus the cerebellum and the hippocampus, compared to the non-yoga subjects. The yoga meditation practitioners also had more gray area in the prefrontal cortex regions that are involved in decision-making, reward/consequence, control and coordination.

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esearch published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has determined that when peripheral artery disease patients engage in behavioral support groups that encourage exercise, they realize increased mobility. The researchers from Northwestern University followed 194 patients for a year, testing subjects at six months and again at 12 months. The patients were divided into two groups; one attended weekly intervention group meetings, while the control group attended weekly lectures. After six months, the researchers found that only 6.3 percent of those that attended the support group meetings experienced mobility loss, compared to 26.5 percent of those that didn’t attend the meetings. After one year, the support group attendees again showed positive results. The control group had 18.5 percent loss in mobility, while only 5.2 percent of the support group attendees did.

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n a study of 1,677 Mexican-American men and women over the age of 65 from the Southwestern U.S., researchers have found that drinking chamomile tea decreases the risk of earlier mortality by an average of 29 percent. Researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch followed the study population for seven years. Among those tested, 14 percent drank chamomile tea regularly. These were primarily women, and those women that drank chamomile tea experienced a 33 percent reduced mortality during the study period. The small group of men that drank the chamomile tea regularly did not register a significant difference in mortality. Chamomile also has a long history of use in folk medicine and is primarily used to settle digestion and calm the mind. It is a leading natural herbal tea in many countries and contains no caffeine. While various species may be used, chamomile tea is traditionally made by infusing the flowers of either German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) or Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) into hot water. In Spanish-speaking regions, chamomile tea is often referred to as manzanilla tea—consumed in Mexico and other Spanish cultures for centuries.

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esearch published this year in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has determined that just 30 minutes of exercise, six days a week, can result in a reduced risk of early death by 40 percent, regardless of the intensity of the exercise. The researchers followed nearly 15,000 men born between 1923 and 1932. The menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exercise and sedentary levels were measured along with the number of deaths that occurred during two 12-year study periods. In the second 12-year period, the researchers followed almost 6,000 of the surviving men. The researchers compared those men that were sedentary with those that exercised either moderately or intensely and found that moderate to intense exercise increased their average lifespan by five years. This improvement was comparable to the difference between smoking and nonsmoking, according to the researchers. The data comes from the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, in Oslo. The scientistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; finding confirms that public health practices for elderly men should include efforts to increase physical activity, along with efforts to reduce smoking.

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Rethinking the Balance of Nature Environmental journalist Fred Pearce, author of the new book, The New Wild: Why Invasive Species Will Be Nature’s Salvation, traveled across six continents and ecosystems from remote Pacific islands to the United Kingdom and the Great Lakes to reveal some outdated scientific ideas about invasive species and the balance of nature. Pearce argues that mainstream environmentalists are correct that we need a rewilding of the Earth, but they are wrong if they believe it can be achieved by reengineering ecosystems. He thinks that humans have changed the planet too much, and nature never goes backward. But a growing group of scientists is taking a fresh look at how species interact in the wild. According to these new ecologists, we should applaud the dynamism of alien species and the new ecosystems they create. In an era of climate change and widespread ecological damage, it’s crucial that we find ways to help nature regenerate. Embracing this new ecology, Pearce proposes, is our best chance, maintaining, “To be an environmentalist in the 21st century means celebrating nature’s wildness and capacity for change.” Source: Earthtalk.org

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The Hidden Deficiency Having the proper amount of iodine in our system at all times is critical to overall health, yet the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that iodine deficiency is increasing drastically in light of an increasingly anemic national diet of unpronounceable additives and secret, unlabeled ingredients. This deficit now affects nearly three-quarters of the population.

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AGELESS BEING Staying Vibrant in Mind, Body and Spirit by Kathleen Barnes

Agelessness: Engaging in and experiencing life without fear of falling, failing or falling apart.

n a nutshell, that’s the philosophy of visionary women’s health expert Dr. Christiane Northrup, of Yarmouth, Maine, as explored in her latest book, Goddesses Never Age. “We’re long overdue for a paradigm shift about how we feel about growing older,” says Northrup. “You can change your future by adopting a new, ageless attitude that will help you flourish physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. We don’t have to buy into modern medicine’s promotion of the idea of the pathology of aging.” O n e o f N o r t h r u p ’s p r i m a r y admonitions: “Don’t tell anyone how old you are. Another birthday means nothing.”

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Our Western society fosters a belief system that we will become decrepit, frail and mentally feeble at a certain

age. “When my mother turned 50, her mailbox suddenly filled with ads for adult diapers, walkers and long-term care insurance,” Northrup quips. The point is well taken. Think vibrant, healthy, gorgeous and yes, sexy Sandra Bullock, Johnny Depp, Chris Rock and Brooke Shields—all 50 or older—as the targets of ads for Depend. We’re living and working longer, and many of us are feeling, looking and staying young longer. So is 60 the new 40? Yes, say State University of New York at Stony Brook researchers, and further note that we’re generally leading longer and healthier lives. Centenarians are the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population. In the 2010 census, 53,364 people had surpassed their 100th year, an increase of 40 percent over the 1980 census, and more than 80 percent of them are women. The National Institute on Aging projects natural awakenings

that this number could increase tenfold or more by 2050. What we think of as “old” has changed. Many baby boomers refuse to buy into the mythology of aging, bristle at being called senior citizens and especially dislike being called elderly. Their position is backed by science. Stem cell biologist Bruce Lipton, Ph.D., author of Biology of Belief and currently a visiting professor at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, in Auckland, is best known for promoting the concept that DNA can be changed by belief, for good or ill. Lipton explains that we all have billions of stem cells designed to repair or replace damaged—and aging— tissues and organs. “[These cells] are profoundly influenced by our thoughts and perceptions about the environment,” Lipton explains. “Hence our beliefs about aging can either interfere with or enhance stem cell function, causing our physiological regeneration or decline.” “Yes, we are destined to grow older, but decrepitude and what we call aging is an optional state,” Northrup adds. “Our genes, nutrition and environment are under our control far more than we may have thought.” More, she says, “Words are powerful. Don’t talk yourself into believing your brain is turning to mush just because you are over 40.”

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“Manage the four horsemen of the aging apocalypse,” encourages nutrition and longevity expert Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., a Los Angeles board-certified nutritionist and author of The Most Effective Ways to Live Longer. He says the aging process, including disease, loss of physical or mental function and the general breakdown of systems, is caused by one or more of four factors: oxidative damage (literally rusty cells); inflammation; glycation (excess sugar, metabolic syndrome); and stress. “Collectively, they damage cells and DNA, wear down organs and systems, deeply damage the vascular pathways that deliver blood and oxygen to the entire body, and even shrink brain size,” explains Bowden. While it may seem like a tall order to make lifestyle changes that vanquish these four horsemen, Bowden says they can be broken into manageable elements by employing an arsenal September 2015

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Inflammation

Long-term inflammation is a silent killer because it operates beneath the radar, often unnoticed, damaging blood vessel walls. Like oxidative damage, inflammation is a factor in all the degenerative diseases associated with aging, says Bowden. His suggestion: First, get a C-reactive protein (CRP) test to determine the levels of inflammation in our body. A CRP level over 3 milligrams/liter indicates a high risk of a heart attack. Anti-inflammatory foods like onions, garlic, leafy greens, tomatoes, beans, nuts and seeds have all been widely scientifically proven to reduce chronic inflammation.

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This is the result of excessive sugar that glues itself to protein or fat molecules, leaving a sticky mess that creates advanced glycation end (AGE) products that damage all body systems and are acknowledged culprits in the dreaded diseases associated with aging. Bowden’s basic answer is to minimize intake of sugar and simple 16

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carbs; anything made with white flour or white rice. Also avoid fried dishes and any foods cooked at high temperatures that actually skip the glycation production in the body and deliver harmful AGEs directly from the food. He advises taking 1,000 mg of carnosine (available in health food stores) daily to prevent glycation.

Stress

The long-term effects of physical, mental or emotional stress are tremendously damaging to the human physiology. Sustained exposure to the stress hormone cortisol can shrink parts of the brain, damage blood vessels, increase blood sugar levels, heart rate and blood pressure and contribute to chronic inflammation, according to well-established science recorded in the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Bowden warns, “Stress management is not a luxury.” In its many forms, including prayer, meditation and breathing exercises, it should be part of any agelessness program. Deep, restful sleep is as vital a component as ending toxic relationships, having a nurturing circle of friends and doing familiar, gentle exercise such as yoga or tai chi. Overall, Bowden adds, “Rather than thinking of such endeavors as anti-aging, I strive to embody the concept of age independence. I admire former Supreme Court Associate Justice John Paul Stevens, who resigned from the court when he reached age 90 because he wanted to play more tennis.” Bowden recommends embracing the concept of “squaring the curve”, meaning that instead of anticipating and experiencing a long downhill slope of poor health leading to death, “I look at a long plateau of health, with a steep dropoff at the end.” Wellness guru Dr. Michael Roizen, chair of the Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute, contends that although our chronological age can’t be changed, “Your ‘real age’ [calculated from data he collected from 60 million people] is the result of a wide variety of factors that are within your control. Dietary choices alone can make you 13 years younger or older than your actual age.” Roizen adds uncontrolled portion sizes, tobacco use and physical inactivity to the list of life-shortening lifestyle options.

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“If you don’t have some kind of spiritual foundation, literally, God help you,” says Northrup. “God isn’t confined to a book or a church, mosque or synagogue. Divinity is the creative loving, vital flow of life force that we’re all part of and connected to. Our bodies are exquisite expressions meant to embody, not deny our spirits.” Touch, pleasure and sex can be part of it, too. Individuals that have the most fulfilling sex lives live the longest, according to researchers conducting the University of California, Riverside’s Longevity Project. “Pleasure comes in infinite forms,” says Northrup. “It can mean the exquisite taste of a pear or the sound of an angelic symphony, the kiss of sun on skin, the laughter of a child, spending time with friends or creating a pastel landscape. When you experience pleasure, God comes through and you become aware of your divine nature. You’ll find that joy comes in ways that are unique to you.” Connection with the natural world is an essential element of agelessness, says Northrup. “The human body evolved to walk on the Earth, drinking its water, breathing its air and basking in its sunlight.” The bottom line is, “Agelessness is all about vitality. Taking all the right supplements and pills, or getting the right procedure isn’t the prescription for anti-aging,” says this renowned physician. “It’s ageless living that brings back a sense of vibrancy and youthfulness.” We could live to be well over 100 years old and, as Northrup likes to paraphrase Abraham Hicks, of The Law of Attraction fame, “Wouldn’t you rather have your life end something like this: ‘Happy-healthy, happy-healthy, happyhealthy, dead.’ Isn’t that a lot better than suffering sickness, decrepitude and frailty for years?” Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous books on natural health, her latest being Food Is Medicine: 101 Prescriptions from the Garden. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com. natural awakenings

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SURF TO TURF U.S. Farmed Seafood That’s Safe and Sustainable by Judith Fertig

Wild-caught fish from pure waters is the gold standard of seafood, but sustainable populations from healthy waters are shrinking. That’s one reason why fish farms are appearing in unusual places—barramundi flourish on a Nebraska cattle ranch, shrimp in chilly Massachusetts and inland tilapia in Southern California.

ith the demand for seafood outpacing what can safely be harvested in the wild, half the seafood we eat comes f r o m a q u a c u l t u r e , s ay s K a t h r y n Sullivan, Ph.D., administrator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Yet, farmed seafood has a reputation for uneven quality and questionable farming practices. A primary reason is that much of what Americans buy comes from Asia, where aquaculture is less stringently managed. Meanwhile, domestic aquaculture provides only about 5 percent of the seafood consumed here, according to NOAA.

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If we want to eat safer, sustainable, farmed seafood, there are two solutions. One is to purchase farmed fish raised in the U.S., says Sullivan. The agency’s FishWatch consumer information service assures: “If it’s harvested in the United States, it’s inherently sustainable as a result of the rigorous U.S. management

process that ensures fisheries are continuously monitored, improved and sustainable.” Whole Foods Markets have found that farming seafood (aquaculture) c a n p r ov i d e a c o n s i s t e n t , h i g h quality, year-round supply of healthy and delicious protein. Accordingly, “When it’s done right, aquaculture can be environmentally friendly and offer a crucial way to supplement wild-caught fish supplies. On the other hand, poor farming practices such as the overuse of chemicals and antibiotics and those that cause water pollution and other negative impacts on the environment are bad news.” A second solution is to consult with a trusted fishmonger that has high standards for flavor, health, safety, sustainability and environmental concerns.

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Robin Hills Farm, near Ann Arbor, Michigan, offers vegetable, meat, egg and fruit community supported agriculture, U-pick fruit and a pair of stocked farm ponds. Farm Manager Mitzi Koors explains that the ponds are a way to leverage natural resources, add another income stream and attract visitors. “We first discovered a low-lying area that would become a beautiful pond with a little work,” Koors relates. “We then expanded to two close ponds that don’t connect, to keep the older fish raised on at least six months of non-GMO organic feed separate from the newer fish. The ponds are spring fed, providing a great environment for trout.” In northeastern Nebraska, five generations of the Garwood family have traditionally raised cattle and produced corn and tomatoes. To keep the farm thriving and sustainable, they have had to think outside the row crop. Today, they’re growing something new—barramundi, or Australian yellow perch. They built a warehouse that now holds 18, 10,000-gallon fish tanks full of growing fish. A Maryland company provides old-fashioned cow manure and leftover grain sorghum from area ethanol plants to create algae, naturally non-GMO, to use as biofuel and fish food. “People prefer to eat locally raised food, even if it’s fish in Nebraska,” says Scott Garwood. The sophistication of closed containment systems like the Garwoods use means that chefs, too, can raise their own fish, besides growing their own herbs and vegetables. California Chef Adam Navidi, owner of the Oceans & Earth restaurant, in Yorba Linda, also runs nearby Future Foods Farms, encompassing 25 acres of herbs, lettuces, assorted vegetables and tank-raised tilapia. Baby greens, not GMO products, help feed the fish, while nitrates from the ammonia-rich fish waste fertilize the crops. The fish wastewater filters through the crops and returns to the fish tanks in an efficient, conservation-driven system that produces healthy, organic food. “Someday, chefs will be known both by their recipes and the methods used to produce their food,” Navidi predicts. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS. 20

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Yoga Enters the Medical Mainstream Research Proves its Health Benefits by Meredith Montgomery

fter practicing internal medicine for 10 years in Boston, Dr. Timothy McCall became a full-time writer, exploring the health benefits of yoga. As the medical editor of Yoga Journal and the author of Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic

Prescription for Health and Healing, he says, “In the late 90s, the conveyor belt of patient care continued to speed up and I got frustrated. There was less time to form relationships with patients, which is essential to providing quality

care without excessive tests and drugs.” Initially, McCall found that most of the documented research on yoga was from India, and notes it was low in quality from a Western perspective (though it is now excellent). In the West, the first notable scientific yoga article was published in 1973 in The Lancet on combining yoga and biofeedback to manage hypertension. According to the International Journal of Yoga, the surge in yoga’s popularity here finally gained academic interest in 2007, and there are now more than 2,000 yoga titles in the National Institutes of Health PubMed.gov database, with 200 added annually. Initially, yoga teacher and economist Rajan Narayanan, Ph.D., founded the nonprofit Life in Yoga Foundation and Institute to offer free teacher training. Within a couple of years, the foundation’s focus shifted to integrating yoga into the mainstream healthcare system. “We realized that to make a real difference, we needed to teach doctors about yoga and its scientifically proven effects,” he says. Medical providers can earn credits to keep their licenses current by attending courses by Life in Yoga, the only yoga institution independently certified by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Currently, even if physicians don’t practice yoga, it’s likely that many of their patients do. “You now see it everywhere from major medical centers to mainstream advertising,” says McCall, who notes an increase in doctors, nurses and therapists attending the Yoga

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“Yoga may help prevent diseases across the board because the root cause of 70 to 90 percent of all disorders is stress,” says Narayanan. Yoga increases the body’s ability to successfully respond to stress by activating the parasympathetic nervous system, which slows the heart and lowers blood pressure. That in turn suppresses sympathetic activity, reducing the amount of stress hormones in the body. Studies collected on PubMed.gov demonstrate that yoga has been found to help manage hypertension, osteoporosis, body weight, physical fitness, anxiety, depression, diabetes, reproductive functions and pregnancy, among other issues. Studies at California’s Preventive Medicine Research Institute have tracked amelioration of heart disease. A growing body of research is validating yoga’s benefits for cancer patients, including at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. A small study at Norway’s University of Oslo suggests that yoga even alters gene expression, indicating it may induce health benefits on a molecular level.

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“For yoga to be effective, a regular practice must be implemented, which is challenging in a culture where people can’t sit for long without an electronic device. It’s more than j u s t p o p p i n g p i l l s ,” says Narayanan.

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McCall says, “Even if people can commit to just a few minutes of yoga practice a day, if they keep it up the benefits can be enormous.” “There are no sales reps telling doctors to use yoga therapy like there are for pharmaceuticals,” remarks Narayanan, and until yoga is funded by health insurance, it will be challenging to gain full acceptance in mainstream medicine. Another barrier is certification standards. The International Association of Yoga Therapists (iay t.or g) and the Council for Yoga Accreditation International (cyai.org) are both beginning to offer certifications for therapy training programs and therapists. Narayanan is hopeful that certification could lead to yoga being covered by insurance. Medical school curricula have started shifting to embrace complementary approaches to wellness, with many textbooks now including information on mind/body therapies. The Principles and Practices of Yoga in Healthcare, coedited by Sat Bir Khalsa, Lorenzo Cohen, McCall and Shirley Telles and due out in 2016, is the first professional-level, medical textbook on yoga therapy. “Yoga has been proven to treat many conditions, yet yoga teachers don’t treat conditions, we treat individuals,” says McCall. “Yoga therapy is not a one-size-fits-all prescription because different bodies and minds, with different abilities and weaknesses, require individualized approaches.” While medical research is working to grant yoga more legitimacy among doctors, policymakers and the public, McCall says, “I believe these studies are systematically underestimating how powerful yoga can be. Science may tell us that it decreases systolic blood pressure and cortisol secretion and increases lung capacity and serotonin levels, but that doesn’t begin to capture the totality of what yoga is.” Meredith Montgomery, a registered yoga teacher, publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 5:30pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program at Chiropractic Health Center. Free. 101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline Dr, New Orleans. 504-454-2000. Deep Tissue Massage Clinic – also Sept 8 & 15 – 6:15 & 7:45pm. Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Deep Tissue is muscle specific and really works out the kinks. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. By appointment only. $30. 504-293-0972.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic – also Sept 4, 9, 11, 16 & 23 – 12:45 & 2:15pm. Help a student with their education at our student massage clinic.NMT is a partial body massage that focuses on a specific problem area.Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. By appointment only. $30. 504293-0972. Gene Keys Group – 6:30-8:30pm. Everyone is born with a unique geometry embedded deeply within their being.This is the Hologenetic Profile, the original blueprint that tells us the gifts that one brings to the world, and above all the mystery of your destiny. Learn to work with The Gene Codes by working with individual sequences that make up our Hologenetic Profile. Energy Exchange/$15. Journey into Wellness Center, Metairie. Cindy Daigle; 504-931-6494.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

Saturday Morning Massage Clinic – 9:15 & 10:45am. Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. September 5 & 12- Swedish; 19th- NMT. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. By appointment only. $30. 504-2930972, 504-293-0972. Arts & Wellness Center – 11am-12pm. Restore & refresh your mind and bring more awareness to life. Enjoy group support and community building healthy minds together. 3900 General Taylor (Across from the Rosa Keller Library). MatthewAncira.com. 504-899-1142.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 6

Loyal To You Light: Reality Under Renovation workshop – 1-4pm. is a series of three workshops on guiding your past, present, and future, with Melanie Weller and Matthew Ancira. Through meditation, sensory awareness, and teaching, we will help you weave together your mind, body, energy, and will for self-discovery. 511 Octavia St New Orleans, LA (at Laurel between Octavia books and Hayashi Judo). MatthewAncira.com. $75/day. 504-899-1142.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

Holistic Education Monthly Meeting – 6:30-7:30pm. Sponsored by Holistic Center for Health and Healing, Inc. Dr. Arnaud Versluys, PhD, MD (China) LAc. The Canonical Chinese Medicine's View on Health. Free/ open to the public, at the Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Rd, Metairie. 504 812-1332.

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RENTALS UPTOWN VACATION RENTAL FOR RENT The sunny, clean, & private 1 bdrm, 1 bath apt is just blocks from the streetcar and the universities. Recently renovated, it has been well appointed with luxurious touches, attention to detail, and the comfort of guests in mind. Daily and weekly rates. AirBNB.com/Rooms/6106044. Deep Tissue Massage Clinic – also Sept 8 & 15 – 6:15 & 7:45pm. Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Deep Tissue is muscle specific and really works out the kinks. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. By appointment only. $30. 504-293-0972. Northshore Meditation Group Guided Deep Theta Meditation – 6:30-8pm. All are welcomed, no experience is necessary. Cindy Daigle has been mediating for over 35 years, she will guide you through these classes. $10/Energy Exchange. Held in Mandeville. Cindy; 504-931-6494. C. G. Jung Society: Randy Fertel discusses his book “A Taste for Chaos: The Art of Literary Improvisation.” – 7:30pm. He identifies a metagenre called improvisation, texts written spontaneously, without effort or craft. $15, students/$10, (free for Jung Society members). Parker UMC, 1130 Nashville, New Orleans.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic – also Sept 4, 9, 11, 16 & 23 – 12:45 & 2:15pm. Help a student with their education at our student massage clinic.NMT is a partial body massage that focuses on a specific problem area.Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. By appointment only. $30. 504-293-0972. Southshore Meditation Group – 6:30-8:30pm. Use the power and resonance of group consciousness to bring in the “I AM” Presence. No need to be an experienced meditator to do this. You will be lying down on a mat (limited number) or seated in comfortable chairs. All are welcomed,no experience necessary. $15/Energy Exchange. Journey into Wellness Center, Metairie. Cindy Daigle; 504-931-6494.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

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September 12 & 13 Intro to Thai Massage Mark Percy, LMT September 26 & 27 Hot Stone Massage Derrie Bergeron, LMT October 17 & 18 Seasons of Shiatsu: Late Summer & Autumn Carlene Banister, AOBTA October 23-25 Ortho-Bionomy: The Use of Presence- aka Phase 6 Richard Valasek, RN November 13-15 Basics of Cranio-Sacral Peggy Scott Certified Somatic Therapist November 21-23 Massage Cupping Intro & Certification Annie Garic, ACE Educator December 5&6 Synergetic Myofascial Strategies December 12 & 13Magnus Eklund, CSI December 12 & 13 Reiki I & II Sunny Robichaux, Reiki Master January 23 & 24 Seasons of Shiatsu: Winter Carlene Banister, AOBTA

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Meditation workshop with Matthew Ancira – 6-8pm. An experience crafted to provide you the understanding necessary to continue your practice at home. Learn techniques to bring meditation into your daily life. 511 Octavia St. New Orleans, La 70115 at Laurel inside Audubon Yoga Studio, look for the blue awning between Octavia books and Hayashi Judo. MatthewAncira.com/Matthews-Meditation-Workshop/. Cost $25. 504-899-1142

Gene Keys Group – 6:30-8:30pm. Everyone is born with a unique geometry embedded deeply within their being.This is the Hologenetic Profile, the original blueprint that tells us the gifts that one brings to the world, and above all the mystery of your destiny. Learn to work with The Gene Codes by working with individual sequences that make up our Hologenetic Profile. Energy Exchange/$15. Journey into Wellness Center, Metairie. Cindy Daigle; 504-931-6494.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

Bliss Body NOLA Grand Opening – 10am-2pm. Come and enjoy a life of Bliss! State-of-art equipment, professional wellness eam, classes, private one to one sessions, wellness parties and more! Enjoy yoga (including NOLA’s only aerial yoga classes), Pilates, massage facials, barre and TRX classes. 5717 Craswford St. Harahan, LA 70123. BlissBodyNola.com. 504-262-8860. Movie Matinee and Power of Affirmations – 1-4pm. Showing of Louise Hay’s entertaining, inspirational film You Can Heal Your Life, followed by an Affirmations mini-workshop to help apply principles to your own life. Led by Carolee Laffoon, Certified Heal Your Life Coach. $20, Pay as You’re Able. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, Abita Springs. 985-892-8111, Info@WomensCenterForHealing.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Hypnosis Workshop with Jennifer McGarry – 10am12pm. Have you ever wondered how hypnosis works and if it can help you? This workshop is massage therapy for your mind and can help you reach your goals. Get all your questions answered: how hypnosis works, the influences of the subconscious and conscious minds, misconceptions, myths, and more. Then participate in a group induction (hypnosis session) to see what it's really like, followed by questions and comments. $70. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St, New Orleans. 985-640-2648. Loyal To You Light: Reality Under Renovation workshop –1-4pm. A series of three workshops on guiding your past, present, and future, with Melanie Weller and Matthew Ancira. Through meditation, sensory awareness, and teaching, we will help you weave together your mind, body, energy, and will for self-discovery. 511 Octavia St New Orleans, LA (at Laurel bewtween Octavia books and Hayashi Judo). MatthewAncira.com. $75/day. 504-899-1142.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

Deep Tissue Massage Clinic – also Sept 8 & 15 – 6:15 & 7:45pm. Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Deep Tissue is muscle specific and really works out the kinks. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. By appointment only. $30. 504-293-0972. Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 12:30pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan Presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program. Free. Chiropractic Health Center, 101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline Dr, New Orleans. 504-454-2000.

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Swedish Massage Clinic – also Sept 24 – 6:15 & 7:45pm. Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic.Swedish is good for overall relaxation & increasing flexibility. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. By appointment only. $30. 504-293-0972.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

Metaphysical Fair – 12-6pm. There will be Mediums, Psychics, Healers, Astrology Readings, Aura Photography, Rune Readings, Crystals, New Stones arrived, Essential Oils, Jewelry and more. Free. Metaphysical Resource Center, 1708 Lake Ave, Metairie (Bucktown across from Deanie’s), parking in front & rear. 504-7088353. MetaphysicalResourceCenter.com. The Secrets of Yoga – 1:30-4:30pm. An intro to the philosophy of the Yoga Sutras to help you deepen your practice. Empower your practice and enrich your everyday life. Includes a vinyasa flow class. Led by Mia Oramous of Transform NOLA. $55, Pay as you’re able. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, Abita Springs. 985-892-8111. Info@WomensCenterForHealing.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 5:30pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program at Chiropractic Health Center. Free. 101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline Dr, New Orleans. 504-454-2000. Northshore Meditation Group Guided Deep Theta Meditation – 6:30-8pm. All are welcomed, no experience necessary. Cindy Daigle will guide you through these classes. $10/Energy Exchange. Mandeville. 504-931-6494.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic – also Sept 4, 9, 11, 16 & 23 – 12:45 & 2:15pm. Help a student with their education at our student massage clinic.NMT is a partial body massage that focuses on a specific problem area.Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. By appointment only. $30. 504293-0972. Southshore Meditation Group – 6:30-8:30pm. Use the power and resonance of group consciousness to bring in the “I AM” Presence. No need to be an experienced meditator to do this. You will be lying down on a mat (limited number) or seated in comfortable chairs. All are welcomed,no experience necessary. $15/Energy Exchange. Journey into Wellness Center, Metairie. Cindy Daigle; 504-931-6494.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Swedish Massage Clinic – also Sept 24 – 6:15 & 7:45pm. Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation & increasing flexibility. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. By appointment only. $30. 504-293-0972.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

Swedish Massage Clinic – also Sept 25 & 30 – 12:45 & 2:15pm. Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation & increasing flexibility.Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. By appointment only. $30. 504-293-0972. Saying “Yes” to Life – 7pm- Fri, 10am- Sat. The School for Contemplative Living presents: Paula D’Arcy. A retreat exploring contemplative practice and inner healing. $90/3 sessions & lunch. Rayne Memorial UMC, 3900 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

You Can Heal Your Life Workshop – 9:30am-5:30pm. Transform your life and achieve more fulfillment in a supportive, fun atmosphere. Learn & practice exercises developed by author Louise Hay. Facilitated by Carolee Laffoon, Certified Heal Your Life Coach & Mind-Body Skills Practitioner. $90, Pay as you’re able. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, Abita Springs. 985-892-8111. Info@WomensCenterForHealing.org. Lifestyle Transformation Workshop & Vision Board Party – 10am-3:30pm. Learn to create margin in your life, find balance, re-discover your purpose, and start taking steps now to move towards your dreams and goals. Have fun creating your own Vision Board. Best Western Northpark. PressingForward.org/Transform. Saying “Yes” to Life – 7pm- Fri, 10am- Sat. The School for Contemplative Living presents: Paula D’Arcy. A retreat exploring contemplative practice and inner healing. $90/3 sessions & lunch. Rayne Memorial UMC, 3900 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans. Bliss Body Nola – Open the Hips Yoga Workshop – 3-5pm. Great for runners. Help prevent injury, increase hip flexibility and mobility, release pent-up tension. Open to anyone regardless of age or condition,Yoga newbies to advanced students. Instructed by Master Laura Ates( teaching yoga 44 years.) Class limited to 18 students. 5717 Crawford St, Harahan, 504-262-8860. BlissBodyNola.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Youthing Ceremony – 6:30pm. There is one single night of the year that the energies of the moon meet with the energies of the earth in such a way that energetic and physical youthing can occur. This is the night of the Harvest Moon. Join in this sacred ceremony for turning back the clock of aging. Allow the powers of youthing to welcome you once again as it was assed on from Master Teacher to student. Energy Exchange/$74. Held in Mandeville. Call Cindy Daigle to register and directions. 504-931-6494.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

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

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

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Billy Roberts – 7pm. One of the UK’s best Mediums at Metaphysical Resource Center , Bucktown, (across from Deanie’s Seafood), for a Connecting to our loved ones gallery. Mr. Roberts will be teaching a course in Mediumship “From Student to Stage” October 3rd & 4th.12-6pm. 1708 Lake Ave, New Orleans. 504-7088353. MetaphysicalResourceCenter.com.

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sunday Peace and Healing Services – 9am. Led by Mike Wittenbrink. Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St Charles Ave, NOLA. Sunday School Classes/Unity of New Orleans – 9:30am. Unity offers Sunday morning classes prior to the Sunday service: A Course in Miracles (also Wed 6:30pm) and Science of the Mind. Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St Charles Ave, NOLA. Sunday Celebration Service – 11am. Unity of Metairie has an inspiring, energetic, contemporary service. Great music and powerful, heartfelt talks as we celebrate the Divine Presence in all of life. Honoring all religions, paths and lifestyles. Love offering. Jack Fowler, Spiritual Director. 3939 Veterans Blvd, Metairie (behind Parran’s PoBoys). 504-885-7575. Sunday Service at Unity of New Orleans – 11am. A loving family of spiritual seekers who honor all paths to God. Also 9am Meditation Service; 9:30am Sunday School Classes (A Course in Miracles and Science of Mind). Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St. Charles Ave, NOLA. Breath and Flow – 2pm. Claude Debussy, a great classical composer, said, “Music is the space between the notes.” In this vinyasa class, incorporate elements of music and breathwork (pranayama) to depend our practice, the stillness that connects our poses. Open to all levels. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St, New Orleans. 985-640-2648.

monday Yoga – 1:30pm. Asansas (positions) to connect body & mind. Breathing techniques to connect conscious & unconscious. Chakra meditation to connect the individual to the vibrational energy of the cosmos. Gwendel Booth, Hatha Ashtanga Yoga Instructor. $15. Pay as able. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, Abita Springs. 985-892-8111, WomensCenterForHealing.org.

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Stronger, Leaner, Longer – 5:15pm. Work on alignment issues in the Pilates-based strength class that builds muscle and tones without bulk, improves posture, protects your joints and keeps your spine safe. Feel energized and build a leaner physique. Group Class Screening required. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St, New Orleans. 985-640-2648. Fountain of Youth Yoga Class – 6pm. Back pain, fatigue & Sleep apnea gone. No flexibility required, gain more strength & endurance without straining. Free. Metaphysical Resource Center, 1708 Lake Ave, Metairie. Info/Reg: 504-507-0765. HolisticPersonalTraining.org. Basic/Beginners Aikido Classes – 6:15-7:15pm. Practice a martial art of peace for everybody whose benefits include self-defense, flexibility, strength, balance, stress reduction, concentration, community and fun. First class/free. Comfortable, loose-fitting clothes suggested. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St, Ste 103 (near Canal/ Carrolton intersection) in Mid-City. 504-208-4861, Info@NOLAAikido.com. Introduction to Nichiren Buddhism – 7-8:15pm. Learn how to activate your greatest potential, increase compassion and achieve absolute happiness. Free. SGIUSA Buddhist Center, 1331 Prytania St, New Orleans. 504-310-2011. Yoga Diva Harahan – Mon/Fri: 6:30-7:30pm; Wed: 6-7pm; Mon/Wed 8-9 am. Relax body, focus the mind, deepen self-awareness. Navigate through postures and flow, growing flexibility, strength, concentration, breath and range of motion. Kali Ray TriYoga. $15/ drop-in; $65/8 classes within month. 5700 Citrus Blvd, Upstairs in Curves. Contact Karen: 504-220-5325. YogaDivaHarahan.vpewb.com.

tuesday Crescent City Farmers’ Market/Uptown – 9am1pm. 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 Sq, New Orleans. 504-8614488. CrescentCityFarmersMarket.org.

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Qigong/Dao-In with Debra Howard – 12-12:45pm. Also Thurs. Qigong translates as Qi cultivation through skillful practice; Dao-In is self-care. Experience myriad ways to balance one’s Qi and life. Bring a mat. $5/class. New Orleans Healing Center, 4th Fl. 985-467-0900. DC@AffordableHealingArts.com. “Secrets to Ultimate Success” – 6:30pm. Led by Mike Wittenbrink at Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. Learn Emotional Freedom Technique – 7-8pm. Learn EFT, or “tapping”, a gentle, self-administered acupressure technique for diminishing or clearing physical and/or emotional pain. Affordable Healing Arts in the NOHC, Ste 220. RSVP: Gail Gillespie; 504-442-8762.

wednesday Stress Relief Class & Self-Therapy Meditation – 6:30-7:30am. Restore & refresh your mind and bring more awareness to life. Enjoy group support and community building healthy minds together. Suggested class donation/ $15. Meditate with Matthew, 511 Octavia St, Uptown New Orleans.504-457-1717. MeditateWithMatthew@gmail.com. Prayer and Healing – 11am. Led by Harriet Stafford at Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. Align and Flow – 12:30pm. Class begins with pranayama (breathwork) and intention setting, which are woven throughout class as you move through poses, connecting mind, body and soul throughout practice. Class is challenging yet manageable. Suitable for beginner- to intermediate- level students. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St, New Orleans. 985-640-2648. Crescent City Farmers’ Market/French Quarter – 2-6pm. Fresh produce, pastured meats, seafood, dairy, breads and baked goods. Live music. 1235 N Peters St, New Orleans. 504-861-4488. CrescentCityFarmersMarket.org. German Coast Farmers’ Market/West Bank – 2:306pm. Open-air market offering fresh produce, rotisserie & fresh meats, fresh pastries/breads, sausage, kettle corn, cracklings, prepared foods, soy candles, goat milk soap and lotions. Arts and crafts 4th Wednesday. 12715 Highway 90, St. Charles Plaza Shopping Center, Luling. Embrace the Emptiness: Community Meditation – 6pm. An experience of stillness, silence, and deep connection. Ride the wavelengths of music, beautiful images and affirmative prayer into the Sacred Inner Self for healing and transformation. Led by Spiritual Director Jack Fowler. Love Offering. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd, Metairie. (behind Parran’s PoBoys) 504-885-7575. Free Fountain of Youth Yoga Class – Every Wed 6pm; New to New Orleans: The Secret to feeling younger & living longer. Back pain, fatigue & sleep apnea gone. No flexibility required, more strength & endurance without straining. Must call to Reg: 504-507-0765. HolisticPersonalTraining.org. Basic/Beginners Aikido Classes – 6:15-7:15pm. Practice a martial art of peace for everybody whose benefits include self-defense, flexibility, strength, balance, stress reduction, concentration, community, and fun. First class/free. Comfortable, loose-fitting clothes suggested. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St, Ste 103 (near Canal/ Carrolton intersection) in Mid-City. 504-208-4861, Info@NOLAAikido.com.

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Yoga Diva Harahan – Mon/Fri 6:30-7:30 pm; Wed 6-7pm; Mon/Wed 8-9 am. Relax body, focus mind, deepen self-awareness. Navigate through postures and flow, growing flexibility, strength, concentration, breath, and range of motion. Kali Ray TriYoga. $15/ drop-in; $65/8 classes within month. 5700 Citrus Blvd, Upstairs in Curves. Karen: 504-220-5325. A Course in Miracles – 6:30pm. Led by Mary Beth Ellis at Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. A Course in Miracles, “Disappearance of the Universe” – 7pm. Join Jack Fowler, Spiritual Director, on a journey into these mind-blowing yet liberating spiritual concepts which guide us to see the world with love instead of fear. Love Offering. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Boulevard, Metairie (behind Parran’s PoBoys). 504-885-7575.

thursday Bliss Body Nola – 9-10am-Yoga All Levels, 5:456:45pm. Intro to Aerial Yoga with Master Laura Ates. 10:15-11:15am- Mat Pilates with Mary Mang. Register online, 5717 Crawford St. Harahan, La. 504-262-8860. BlissBodyNOLA.com. Qigong/Dao-In with Debra Howard –12-12:45pm. Also Tues. Qigong translates as Qi cultivation through skillful practice; Dao-In is self-care. Experience myriad ways to balance one’s Qi and life. Bring a mat. $5/class. New Orleans Healing Center, 4th Fl. 985-467-0900. DC@AffordableHealingArts.com. Crescent City Farmers’ Market/Mid-City – 3-7pm. Farmers Market, American Can Co. Bldg, 3700 Orleans Ave, New Orleans. Rain or shine. Group Energy Event – 6-8pm. David Redbord leads a different group energy event every Thursday. Affordable Healing Arts in NOHC, 2372 St Claude Ave, Ste 220, New Orleans. 504-233-8555.

friday Nia Gentle – 10:30am. Same upbeat, spirit-lifting, body-rejoicing workout as regular NIA Dance but slower, with more focus on listening to the body’s present range of motion to expand range and support strengthening. Carolyn Burns. $60/8 classes, $10/drop-in. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, AbitaSprings. 985-892-8111. WomensCenterForHealing.org. Bliss Body Nola – 3-4pm. Yoga All Levels with Master Laura Ates. 10:15-11:15am, Pilates Reformer Class with Mary Mang all at our beautiful, art-filled wellness boutique. 5717 Crawford St, Harahan. 504-262-8860. BlissBodyNola.com. Yoga Diva Harahan – Mon/Fri 6:30-7:30pm; Wed 6-7pm; Mon/Wed 8-9am. Relax body, focus mind, deepen self-awareness. Navigate through postures and flow, growing flexibility, strength, concentration, breath, and range of motion. Kali Ray TriYoga. $15/ drop-in; $60/8 classes within month. 5700 Citrus Blvd, Upstairs in Curves. Karen: 504-220-5325.

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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-12pm. 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. 700 Magazine, corner of Girod, New Orleans.504-861-4488. CrescentCityFarmersMarket.org. German Coast Farmers’ Market/East Bank – 8am12pm.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. 985-359-0190. Covington Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Offering fresh produce, fresh baked breads, prepared foods and plants. Covington City Hall, 609 N Columbia St, Covington. Camellia City Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Featuring baked goods, herbs, vegetables, honey, jams, poultry, crafts, flowers, eggs, plants, soap, trees. 333 Erlanger, Griffith Park, Slidell. 985-640-7112. 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 & 4th streets, Gretna. 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 & handcrafted items. Plus live music & kids activities. 484 Sala Ave, corner of 4th St, Westwego. 504-341-3424, x 209. 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. 985-845-4515. Sitting Meditation Group – 10-11am. Practice zazen (sitting meditation) as well as walking meditation. Instruction and discussion also available. 3909 Bienville St, Ste 103 (near Canal and Carrolton intersection) in Mid-City. Brian; Xernaut2@gmail.com. 504-644-7351. Hollygrove Market & Farm – 10am-7pm, Mon-Fri. 10-5pm, Sat/Sun. CSA-style market selling each week assorted fresh local and organic fruit and vegetables. $25 boxes of selected seasonal produce available. 8301 Olive St, New Orleans.(across from Carrollton Boosters). Past Life Research Group – 3-5pm. Alternating Saturdays, July 18-Oct 24. Research group peering into possibility of reincarnation. Discussion of “readings” of Edgar Cayce, use of Michael Talbot’s work to uncover past life memories. Susan Newton. $75/series. Pay as able. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, Abita Springs. 985-892-8111. WomensCenterForHealing.org.

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ANIMAL HOLISTIC MEDICINE JANICE E. POSEY, DVM

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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 5.

CHIROPRACTIC/WELLNESS CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH CENTER & HOLISTIC WELLNESS SERVICES

Dr. Debbi Hannan 101 Clearview Pkwy. at Airline, Metairie 504-454-2000 HannanWellness.com Experience the difference! We offer total wellness care: Chiropractic, detoxification, nutrition, endermologie, DRX-9000 nonsurgical spinal decompression, cold laser, EB-Cellular Cleanser, Far Infra Red Sauna and the Ideal Protein Diet plan. See ad page 6.

ESSENTIAL OILS

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Learn the basics of essential oils and how to live a clean and natural life. This is your first step towards a chemical free and healthy lifestyle. Learn the basics and set yourself on a path to healthy living. All classes are always free. See our class schedule in the calendar section. See ads on pages 16 and back cover.

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FITNESS DR. IINA ESTER

Health and Fitness Coach 504-758-9192 LiveFreeLaughHardFitness.com

Exercise scientist specializing in fitness and nutrition interventions. I specialize in private outdoor and in-home training, designing a program based on your interests, goals, and barriers to being active. For group programs, see calendar section. See ad page 22.

BLISS BODY

5717 Crawford Street New Orleans, LA 70123 504-262-8860 BlissBodyNola.com

Yoga- Aerial, Prenatal, Ball, Meditation, Workshops and Programs with Master Instructor Laura Ates. Mat Pilates, Reformer and Chair Pilates, Barre and TRX with expert Mary Mang. Facials and massages too! See ad on page 11.

HOLISTIC PERSONAL TRAINING & LONGEVITY

RICHIE SANTUCCI, RD CDE, CPT, YOGA Elm. Fitness Ctr, MRC 504-507-0765 RichieHPT@gmail.com HolisticPersonalTraining.org

Would you like to learn the secret to feeling younger & living longer? After a near death experience, Former MMA Fighter Richie Santucci found the secret from India to stop premature aging! Specializing in Longevity, Back Pain, Fatigue, Weight Loss & Sleep Apnea. As a Reg Dietitian, Diabetes Educator, Personal Trainer & Yoga Instr. NOLA Has a Health Guru & He's Here 4 You! Email 4 FREE Consult, Corp Wellness & Public Speaking.

HOLISTIC HEALING CENTERS AFFORDABLE HEALING ARTS 2372 St. Claude Ave. 2nd Floor Upper, Ste. 220 985-467-0900 AffordableHealingArts.com

AHA! is a Community of Healing Arts Practitioners in a Healing Arts Center for the Professional Practice of Alternative, Complementary, Integrative, and Indigenous healing arts by independent practitioners in a shared space environment. See our website, contact a practitioner, make your appointment today! See ad on page 7.

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HOLISTIC HEALING CENTERS WOMEN’S CENTER FOR HEALING & TRANSFORMATION 71667 Leveson St., Abita Springs 985-892-8111 WomensCenterForHealing.org

Beautiful nonprofit center for women’s spirituality, ecopsychology and community building. Workshops, speakers, events, healing circles, support groups, and on-site professional mind/body/spirit services, for women, by women. Rent space for your workshop or office. See ad on page 16.

HOLISTIC/ENERGY HEALING MATTHEW ANCIRA - MATTEO Energy Healer / Teacher 504-457-1717 MatthewAncira.com

Feel better about yourself and find freedom from depression, insomnia, anxiety, life stresses, and relationship issues with a natural approach to healing. Improve your focus and take charge of your life using spiritual cleanses, daily rituals and meditation, energy cultivation and healing, psychosomatic counseling, and spiritual guidance each offered as a holistic approach to balancing your life.

DR. JESS TREGLE

Natural Healing Specialist 504-352-6418 ReconnectingLife.com

Feel much lighter and relaxed with Natural Healing! Get rid of anxiety, sadness, anger, pain, and all other heaviness! Gain your inner-freedom back! Healing Workshops and Classes are also provided!

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. Most conditions can be treated using these safe, natural approaches. Safe, less drugs, stimulates innate healing. See ad on page 10.

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INTEGRATED PAIN AND NEUROSCIENCE 504-300-9020 PainIsAPuzzle.com

Eric Royster, MD, and Aaron Friedman, MD, offer the most comprehensive treatment experience for patients suffering from chronic pain, from acupuncture to more invasive techniques offered exclusively at IPN. New Orleans, Chalmette, Westbank and Slidell locations. See ad on page 20.

KEVIN F. DARR, M.D.

Covington Orthopedic Sports Medicine Institute 985-892-5117 CovingtonOrtho.com

Comprehensive orthopedic care, including today’s most innovative and best practices to achieve optimal orthopedic function and performance. Traditional orthopedic treatments and surgery, plus minimally invasive alternatives using state of art technology and integrative orthobiologic therapies.Currently taking patients for Cell Therapy study. See ad on page 9.

INTUITIVE CONSULTANT

MASSAGE SCHOOLS BLUE CLIFF COLLEGE Clearview Mall, Metairie 504-293-0972

Train for an exciting, new career as a Licensed Massage Therapist. Earn an Associates degree upon completion of advanced massage training. Inquire about financial aid. See calendar for information about our $30-student massage clinic. Visit our retail shop for massage supplies: Biotone & Therapro Cremes & Oils, aromatherapy products, books & more. Monthly specials! See ad on page 23.

NATURAL BABY & CHILD ZUKABABY

2122 Magazine St., NOLA 3248 Severn Ave., Metairie 504-596-6540 ZukaBaby.com

ZukaBaby specializes in cloth diapers, breastfeeding supplies, baby carriers, natural toys and locally made baby items. Hosting monthly community events: La Leche League, Babywearers Meetup, nutrition classes and more. See ad on page 12.

FRANK A. TRUPIANO, LCSW Certified Akashic Teacher 504-392-3498 AkashicLight.org

Experience the power of Akashic Guided Psychotherapy. Individual and couple-therapy sessions. Monthly meditation groups and classes. Integrating the Akashic Records with traditional psychotherapy, I’ve had great success helping clients resolve problems that couldn’t have been resolved with traditional counseling methods alone. See ad on page 12.

NATURAL FOODS & SUPPLEMENTS NUTRIVERUS POWDER Jeanie Leclere 504-888-4464

Boost your immune system and increase energy levels with a whole-food supplement that combines a matrix of glyconutrients with organic plant- and food-sourced vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. An amazing product. Call for free sample.

MARTIAL ARTS TAI CHI-QI GONG

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

Asian Arts to improve health, fitness, personal safety, rejuvenate energy. Achieve a better mind, body and spirit. Serving New Orleans community for 43 years. KingLamtaichi-karate.com. See ad on page 9 and calendar for classes.

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NATURAL PHARMACY CASSO’S WELLNESS STORE & GYM

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

Pharmaceutical quality nutritional products, vitamins, minerals, herbs and natural hormones. Natural hormone balancing consultations. Counseling on pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals by a registered pharmacist and clinical nutritionist. Alkaline water available as well as sessions with Photon Genius. See ad on page 2.

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR KARIN NIELSEN, ND 225-229-6107 WellnessCentreBR.com

Offering non-invasive health assessments, Total Thermography, Lymphatic Therapy and many detox therapies. We have a high success rate using Homeopathic and Functional Medicine for men, women and children. Specializing in Lyme Disease, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue. See ad on page 18.

SPIRITUAL CENTERS UNITY OF METAIRIE

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Loving, energetic spiritual family honoring all religions, paths and lifestyles! Do you like what Marianne Williamson, Eckhart Tolle, and Wayne Dyer have to say? You’ll love Unity of Metairie. Relevant Spirituality for Everyday Life! Join us Sundays 11am. See ad on page 23.

200-hour yoga teacher training begins February 2016; Yoga Alliance certified and affiliated with Rolf Gates Yoga. Private sessions available. Yoga and TRX workout classes offered throughout the week. Sign up on our email list and receive 7 Yoga Poses for Strength ebook FREE!

Jack Fowler, Spiritual Director 3939 Veterans Blvd, Metairie 504-885-7575 (behind Parran’s) UnityOfMetairie.com

NUTRITIONIST DANIELLE PACIERA, LDN, RD, CCN 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 19.

YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

UNITY TEMPLE OF NEW ORLEANS

3722 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans UnityOfNewOrleans.com

Mia Oramous, E-RYT 500/ACE PT 8422 Oak St, New Orleans 985-640-2648 TransformNOLA.com

COMBINED EFFORTS CREATE RESULTS

The New Orleans home of practical Christianity. We honor all paths to God and welcome all who seek love, peace, and wisdom. Services on Sun & Wed 11 am; A Course in Miracles class Wed 6:30pm. See ad on page 20.

THERMOGRAPHY RETREAT CENTER DOLORES WATSON

621 Opelousas Ave., New Orleans 504-905-4090 Evolved812@aol.com FloweringLotusMeditation.org

Elegant, donation-based 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 8 and ongoing calendar.

THE WELLNESS CENTRE OF BR Dr. Karin Nielsen, ND, CCT 1528 Delplaza Dr., Ste B Baton Rouge, LA 70815 225-229-6107 WellnessCentreBR.com

Offering full-body Thermography, detects abnormalities in the earliest stages, to find underlying causes of disease as it looks at the entire body’s BEHAVIOR after being stressed. Consultations and follow up care are offered as well. See ad on page 18.

YOGA SOLAR SOUTH COAST SOLAR

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

Since 2007, South Coast Solar has helped more than 500 clients start saving money with solar energy using best-in-class products and installation practices. 100% locally owned and operated. See ad on page 22.

WILD LOTUS YOGA

4842 Perrier St, Uptown 2372 St Claude Ave, Downtown 504-899-0047 WildLotusYoga.com

Voted Best Yoga Studio 11 years. Intro Offer: 30 Days Of Yoga For $33 (first time local residents), Intro To Yoga Courses + Over 60 classes a week including Prenatal, Kids, Tweens & Teen classes. See ad page 5.

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