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letter from the publisher am so excited to announce my next project. This month I am opening KICK, New Orleans’ newest boutique kickboxing studio in the heart of Freret Street in Uptown NOLA. It has been a very long road with far more bumps than I anticipated, but it is finally here! For years now I wanted to take kickboxing. I loved to box, and that was the best workout I had ever experienced so I wanted to take it to the next level. Kickboxing sounded so cool—I could be my own action hero and had visions of Lara Croft dancing in my head. Strong, sexy, fierce. However, after looking around, I had trouble finding any good options here in the city. I began to take martial arts and continued my boxing training. I was kicking in one place in Metairie and boxing in another in Central City, and I just wanted to kick and box at the same time, in the same place! I started to train with a kickboxing coach, but private lessons were growing to be expensive. I really wanted the opportunity to take a class with others and loved the feeling of community when doing other group fitness classes. I thought that I was probably not the only one that was looking for this in NOLA. Then the entity began to take on a different meaning. Empowerment. There is something about wrapping your hands, putting on those gloves, and hitting a bag that made me feel strong. Unstoppable. And I knew whom I wanted to share that feeling with. As a single Mom and a female business owner here in New Orleans, I

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have always felt a special bond with the women in my community. I was going to do this for them—for the women in our city. I was going to create a studio that allowed the women of New Orleans to have a place they can go to feel that sisterhood and to feel the empowerment that comes with this workout. I wanted them to feel stronger not only physically, but in all aspects of their life—to stand taller, with confidence, and be the best versions of themselves, so I created a studio and a workout that catered to them. So, ladies, this one’s for you. KICK is the biggest project I have embarked upon yet, and, honestly, it has not been an easy road to make it a reality. But I was never going to stop fighting for it, and I will never stop fighting for you. For a place where you can leave the world at the door, or bring it in and kick its ass. A place for you to have a moment for yourselves, to be KICK strong. You deserve this. And I cannot wait to see you all there. Come kick it with us and be a part of our KICK Krewe!

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5 DIS ’N NAT FUNCTIONAL 6 FITNESS 8 BEYOND

THE GYM

5 Ways to Stay Active

11 RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

Tommy’s Cuisine Seafood Cioppino

KICKBOXING 12 Change Your Body & Life

15 2019 WORKOUT TRENDS

16 JORDAN’S TAKE 5

Fitness Influencers

16 CROSS

TRAINING

for Better Health

17 HEALTHY HERO Cheryl Brickley

DEPARTMENTS 6 inspiration 15 8 fit body 18 recipe for 11 20 success 23

global briefs calendar ongoing calendar the marketplace

Dis ’n Nat FOLLOW-ALONG WORKOUTS you can do from your living room are as old as the VHS tape. But in 2018, the concept has been totally reimagined. With a subscription to Obe Fitness or ClassPass Live, you can stream a live workout from celebrity trainers straight to your phone, laptop, or TV screen every single day plus there are hundreds of on-demand workouts.

“A little progress each day adds up to BIG results.” An estimated

22 PERCENT of American

adults partake in physical fitness activities for at least 30 minutes 5 times a day.

It takes about

12 WEEKS after

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beginning to exercise to see measurable changes in your body.

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inspiration

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LET’S GET FUNCTIONAL If you’ve been around a gym or have that one annoying friend who feels the need to share every detail of their interesting and incredible fitness journey with you, you most likely are familiar with the term “functional training.” Functional seems to be a catchword that gets tossed around to justify certain training styles. So, it begs the question, what does it mean to train functionally? And no Karen it is not performing a balancing act on a Bosu ball with one leg while doing a bicep curl with the right arm and a

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shoulder press with the left. People often mistake randomness for functional and this could not be further from the truth. Functional training is anything that gets you better at life and makes you a better FUNCTIONING Homo Sapien. Novelty does not necessarily imply functionality. Note: Always train safe. If you cannot do a certain movement do not try to be a hero and do it anyway. Stay safe.

HERE IS A BETTER REPRESENTATION OF FUNCTIONAL TRAINING: -Squat -Deadlift -Vertical Push/Pull (i.e. Pullup variation) -Horizontal Push/Pull (i.e. Pushup variation) -Lunge or Step-up -CARRY! Pick up something and walk with it. Grab two dumbbells and walk for 30-60 seconds. -Front Planks and Side Planks.

If you challenge yourself with these movements and don’t take 30 text breaks every workout you will improve your body composition and become a better functioning human being. Activities like playing with your kids, bringing in the groceries, walking around an amusement park, and all the other wonderful things that make up your day will seem easier and more enjoyable. Most importantly, your body will be healthier. Functional training does not mean chaotic training. Train with a purpose. Train smarter. We only have one body. Let’s train smarter to make it stronger. •

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� WAYS TO STAY ACTIVE OUTSIDE GYM/STUDIO CITY SURF | With their 35 and 50-minute full body, surf-inspired strength and conditional group classes, City Surf is designed to be the most challenging and rewarding workout. It works to change your body with a different format and workout every class leaving you with a lean, strong, and confident surfer’s physique.

rying to stick to your New Year’s resolution but growing tired of the gym? Want to stay healthy during the festival season? Don’t stress. Here are five ways to burn off the calories without going to the gym.

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NEW ORLEANS BOULDER LOUNGE | With its opening in 2015, the NOBL has created a gathering space for those focused on a healthy and active lifestyle. Like belly dancing, when climbing, participants are focused on the task at hand rather than the end goal. NOBL adds a fun challenge for all fitness levels in a new, fun, and engaging way.

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HIKING | The perfect mind-body workout, hiking allows your joints, heart, and muscles to perform in distinct ways and results in a larger caloric burn than walking. The uneven ground on a hike recruits different muscles than flat surfaces and therefore strengthens a lot of muscles in the hips and knees, which in turn increases balance and stability. Nature also reduces your mind’s propensity to “ruminate” and increases positive mood while decreasing negative thoughts. BELLY DANCING | Unlike most full body workouts, belly dancing keeps you entertained and fully engaged. You are never staring at the clock wondering how much time is left. Belly dancing requires isolation of muscle groups, which is the ultimate way to tone your muscles. KICKBOXING | To get better balance, power, and agility, kickboxing is king among workouts. Kickboxing emphasizes powerful movements and improves coordination, and both anticipatory and reactive balance. Kickboxing is a workout that keeps you energized, teaches you how to defend yourself, and never makes you feel like you’re just plugging away on the elliptical. •

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recipe for success

OCHSNER EAT FIT

Seafood Cioppino MAKES 8 SERVINGS

RECIPE PROVIDED BY TOMMY’S CUISINE

1 ½ pounds of fresh fish (e.g., snapper, tilapia) cubed 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined ¼ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon fresh black pepper 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ½ cup fennel bulb, chopped ½ cup shallots, chopped 6 garlic cloves, chopped 1 pound fresh mussels 1 cup seafood tomato stock (Tommy’s makes their own, but the home chef can use pre-made seafood stock blended with fresh tomatoes) 1 lemon, halved

Season fish pieces and shrimp on both sides with salt and pepper. In a hot sauté pan, add olive oil and allow to heat but not smoke. Add fennel and shallots and allow to sweat for 2 minutes, then add the chopped garlic and allow to toast. Place the fish and shrimp into the pan being careful not to splash the oil. Let the seafood sear slightly on both sides. Do not cook all the way through. Add mussels and seafood tomato broth, and bring to low simmer. Once simmering, turn heat to low and place a cover over the pan and allow mussels to steam for 1.5 minutes. Once the mussels have opened, taste the broth for seasoning. Add fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon for additional flavor. Spoon into a large bowl to serve; serve hot.

Per serving: 240 calories, 8 grams fat, 1.5 grams saturated fat, 700 mg sodium, 7 grams carbohydrate, 1-gram fiber, 2 grams sugar (0 added sugar), 33 grams protein.

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Tommy’s Cuisine Seafood Cioppino is a hearty comfort meal packed with protein.

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To get better balance, power and agility, kickboxing is king among workouts. Experts who have studied the sport say nearly everyone—even older people who might shy away from such things—can benefit from throwing a punch. Unlike most other types of exercise, kickboxing emphasizes powerful movements. Power is different from strength, and for older adults, it’s an even better predictor of mobility and their risk for falls, says Kurt Jackson, an associate professor of neurology and rehab science at the University of Dayton in Ohio. “Pure strength is what a weightlifter uses, but producing power is about both force and speed,” he says. Kickboxing training tends to involve shorts bouts, two to three minutes long, of intense, repetitive movement—like hitting a punching bag over and over again and kicking and kneeing a pad someone else is holding. “If you look at the research on high-intensity interval training [HIIT], you see these short, intense periods of activity can have big benefits,” he says. Some research shows that even very brief stretches—just 60 seconds—of HIIT can offer the same gains in heart and lung health as 45 minutes of lessintense exercise. Kickboxing has been shown to improve fitness, power, flexibility and agility, according to a study of healthy men in their twenties who trained three days a week for five weeks. The men in the study improved their upper and lower body power by about 7%, while shaving off more than a second from their time in a 50-meter dash.

It also torches a lot of calories. One study from the American Council on Exercise (ACE) found that the kind of punching-and-kicking combinations used in Tae Bo or “cardio kickboxing” classes burn more than eight calories per minute— about the same amount you’d burn while swimming. The sport can also improve coordination, even in the most extreme cases. Jackson studies the neuromuscular benefits of kickboxing training for people with multiple sclerosis (MS), a condition in which poor communication between the brain and muscles can lead to falls or problems with activities that rely on multitasking, like walking and talking. Kickboxing helps strengthen neuromuscular control in people with the disease in ways that improve balance, mobility and dual-tasking activities, he found. The benefits likely apply to older adults as well. Kickboxing improves both types of balance that the body requires—anticipatory and reactive— and better balance reduces risk of falls or muscle weakness. “Anticipatory balance is something you use when you can see a need coming, like when you’re stabilizing yourself to reach up into a cupboard,” Jackson says. Reactive balance is the type of mind-muscle coordination you need to catch your balance when you trip, or when life throws some unexpected object your way.

Those skills are useful before you hit old age. If your workout routine relies on lifting weights, running or yoga, your neuromuscular system may not be tuned to handle the kind of dynamic motion required for sports—even the ones you do just a few times a year, like skiing or pickup basketball. “You see these people step or twist wrong and suffer major tears,” Jackson says. “Kickboxing training is a great way to avoid those types of injuries.” As with most other forms of vigorous exercise, if you’re a newbie, it’s important to ease into kickboxing gradually. “If you have a bad knee or some other limitation, it’s important to have a coach or physical therapist who knows how to adapt a kickboxing program to your needs, and who will introduce it in a controlled, systematic manner,” Jackson says. Start slow, and you’ll get the most benefits in the end. •

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In 2018, we saw the resurgence of boxing, an explosion of high-intensity interval training (otherwise known as HIIT), gyms popping up around neighborhoods, and advanced wearable technology hitting the market. As the year enters its last quarter, we turn our attention to 2019 and look forward to new workout trends. 30-MIN WORKOUTS For those short on time, 2019 will work in your favor. Following the path of the popular cycling and HIIT gyms offering compact 50–60-minute classes, you should expect abbreviated versions of these to breeze into strip malls. “I think the days of 1-hour workout classes are dwindling, and short 30-minute sessions, classes, and programs will definitely continue to grow as people learn you can get a lot done if you do it the right way, with a lot of intensity and short breaks,” says Ashley Pitt, NASM-certified personal trainer.

STREAMING CARDIO With Peloton, you can work out anywhere with an instructor and class. In 2019, expect that same functionality to move to other cardio equipment, such as “treadmills, stair steppers, and much more,” says Pitt. MOBILE-FRIENDLY FITNESS STUDIOS AND PERSONAL TRAINERS It would behoove anyone working in the fitness industry, whether you are a personal trainer or boutique studio, to have an app.

NEW ZUMBA Mixing the popularity of Zumba dance with core work, new dance workouts such as the Cha Cha Challenge should take off. NINJA WARRIOR GYMS With the colossal success of the television show “American Ninja Warrior,” look for more local gyms to open following the same format. Already available in 18 states at the time of this article, “Ninja Warrior gyms feature an array of physical challenges including the famous warped wall, a vertical ramp that you have to run up and scale to the top,” says Marcello Pedalino, certified fitness trainer and author of “Celebrate Life.”

MULTI-FUNCTION EQUIPMENT Rather than run on a treadmill and then lift weights, look for machines to come to market “offering people the chance to do resistance and cardio work using one contraption,” says Pitt. This saves time, space, and money.

MEN IN BARRE “Barre will start trending for all ages, genders, and fitness levels,” says Monica Lam-Feist, ACE-certified personal trainer and fitness lead at AlgaeCal. Although popular for a number of years, Lam-Feist foresees barre becoming a lessexclusive workout as people discover its benefits in helping gain flexibility.

HIIT FUSION As another blended work-

MINDFULNESS APPS “Although this

out, the success of HIIT is now beginning to mix with other flexibility-based fitness classes—and more will come. Melanie Kotcher, HIIT Pilates instructor and wellness coach, teaches HIIT Pilates sessions. “The HIIT elements burn fat and boost metabolism quickly, while the Pilates elements strengthen, increase flexibility, and decrease stress,” she says. “So, you’re getting the benefits from both techniques in one routine.”

has been up and coming for a while now, the idea of being mindful is ever-prevalent in our never-stopping lives,” says Caleb Backe, certified personal trainer and health and wellness expert for Maple Holistics. You should anticipate mindfulness and meditation to remain a hot topic as will new, quality apps to download that will promote this idea of slowing down and living in the present.

JENNIFER PURDIE is a Southern California-based freelance writer who covers topics such as health, fitness, lifestyle and travel for both national and regional publications. She runs marathons across the world and is an Ironman finisher. She is also a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. You can follow her on Twitter @jenpurdie. natural awakenings

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5 FEMALE FITNESS INFLUENCERS 1. NATALIE JILL | NATALIEJILLFIT

2. CASSEY HO | BLOGILATES

46-year-old, California fitness influencer, sports nutritionist, USA Today Best-Selling Author, and mother: Natalie Jill. At the age of 40, Jill’s house, retirement, and marriage was swept from under her feet. During this time, she battled an autoimmune disease and gained a large amount of weight in a short amount of time. She not only turned her life around, but she single-handedly created a career and lifestyle for her new and improved self.

The internet knows her as Ms. “Blogilates,” 31-year-old CA native, Cassey Ho is the queen of the Pilates world. She runs one of the largest fitness channels on YouTube, with over 4.1 million subscribers. Cassey made a name for herself in 2014, when she put Target on blast for a photoshopped image of a model’s unrealistic “thigh gap.” Target immediately removed the image from their advertisement and apologized for altering the image.

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3. PAIGE HATHAWAY | PAIGEHATHAWAY 30-year-old fitness icon, Paige Hathaway credits her online success to the bumpy road that got her there. Hathaway spent 13 years of her life bouncing between foster homes and two families. Upon entering the fitness world, she realized that being “too skinny” was just as bad as being overweight. At the age of 16, she left high school to follow her dreams as a fitness inspiration. After winning her first fitness show, she pointed her efforts towards helping people to reach their own potential.

A yoga teacher and podcast host, Falsetti seems to always post exactly what you need to hear—whether it’s a yoga class that helps migraines, or advice about how to handle challenging moments in life. Recently, she started an online yoga studio so you can take her classes whenever you want, and you can name your price for the monthly subscription.

5. EMILY SKYE | EMILYSKYEFIT Skye is the perfect inspiration for mothers wanting to get back into shape after pregnancy. Having recently had a baby, she serves as a role model to women who want to continue exercising while they are expecting. She stresses the importance of setting realistic goals rather than forcing yourself through a tough regimen. •

HEALTHY HERO

CHERYL BRICKLEY

fter being diagnosed with COPD, Ms. Cheryl made a promise to stop smoking in order to save her life. She realized she had to make some other changes to her lifestyle in order to live longer for her family. In 2017, Ms. Cheryl became a Healthy HeartBeats Community Health Ambassador for the Lower 9 Senior Center working through the Sankofa Community Development Corporation. As a Health Ambassador, she leads cooking classes and heart-healthy groups to encourage her peers to live healthy lifestyles. She has attended heart-healthy training to improve her own knowledge and has helped other seniors learn how to improve their health. Health is a passion for Ms. Cheryl. She not only teaches her peers, but also her children and grandchildren. To learn more information about the Healthy HeartBeats classes, go to https://sankofanola.org. • Fit NOLA & Whole Foods Market together launched Healthy Heroes—a program to celebrate community members leading healthy efforts across New Orleans. NOMINATE A HEALTHY HERO ONLINE at nola.gov/healthdepartment/fit-nola/healthy-hero/.

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mark your calendar Blue Cliff College, Massage Therapy Department, Continuing Education, CEUs for LMTs January 12-13, 2019 Pre & Post Natal Massage, Melissa Pearson Hobson, LMT January 25-27, 2019 Foot Reflexology: Basics & Beyond, Peggy Scott, Certified Somatic Therapist February 9-10, 2019 Deep Tissue: Beyond the Basics, John Chetta, LMT

JANUARY 2, 2019 Liberation Meditation — 10-11am. Alombrados OTO, 3151 Dauphine St, New Orleans. Alombrados-OTO.org Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Workshop — 6:30-9pm. 8-week course. NOLAMindfulness.com

JANUARY 3, 2019 New Orleans Renters Rights Assembly — 6-8pm. Jane Place Neighborhood Sustainability Initiative, 2533 Columbus St, New Orleans. JPNSI.org

JANUARY 4, 2019 No Bayou Bridge Pipeline Social Justice Action & Fundraiser — 8pm. Siberia Lounge, 2227 St Claude Ave, New Orleans. GoFundMe.com/NOBBP

a student with their education at our student massage clinic. NMT is a deep massage that targets a problem area such as low back pain. $30. Blue Cliff College Massage Therapy Dept, Clearview Mall, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972 Mindflow with Dina Schaefer — 6-8pm. Meditation using relaxing gentle movement helping to clear energy centers, releasing and renewing. We will guide you through different visualizations that will teach you how to find more peace and balance in your life for the new year. Strictly Salt of Metairie, 3110 David Dr, Metairie. RSVP: 504-517-2581 or StrictlySaltOfMetairie.com

JANUARY 10, 2019

February 23-24, 2019 Reiki 1 & 2, Toshii Cooper, Reiki Master Teacher

112th Jackson Day Race — 7-11am. Aycock Barn, 409 Aycock St, Arabi. RunNOTC.org

Swedish Massage Clinic — 12:45 & 2:15pm. Also January 18th & 25th. Help a student with their education at our student massage clinic. Swedish is a gentle full body massage which focuses on circulation, joint mobilization & relaxation. $30. Blue Cliff College Massage Therapy Dept, Clearview Mall, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972

July 12-14, 2019 Ortho-Bionomy Postural Re-Education, Peggy Scott, Advanced Instructor SOBI

Making Groceries on the Champs Elysee: A Masked Ball — 5pm-2am. Kajun’s Pub, 2256 St Claude Ave, New Orleans. SocieteDesChampsElysee.org

Slave Rebellion Re-Enactment Repurpose & Hand Sewing Workshop — 6-9pm. Antenna, 3718 St Claude Ave, New Orleans. SlaveRevolt.com

For information: 504-293-0972. PeggyS@BlueCliffCollege.com

Joan of Arc Parade — 7-9pm. Joan of Arc Project, 7828 Burthe St, New Orleans. JoanOfArcParade.org

Weaving Workshop — 6-9pm. Glitter Box, 1109 Royal St, Unit A, New Orleans. GlitterBoxNO.com

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JANUARY 11, 2019

4 Week Intro to Yoga Course — 6:308pm. Wild Lotus Yoga Downtown, 2372 St Claude Ave, New Orleans. 504-899-0047 or WildLotusYoga.com

Treme Cultural Tour — 10am-12:30pm. Treme Coffeehouse, 1501 St Philip St, New Orleans. FriendsoftheCabildo.Secure.Force.com

JANUARY 19-20 Envision 2019 with Manifestation Retreat

Saturday: 5pm-8pm Sunday: 11am-2pm 2120 4th St., Ste. 6, Kenner, LA 70062 Unlock your abundance, health, and lifestyle being the creator of your reality. This 2-day retreat will bring focus & clarity setting goals, creating new belief patterns with techniques to get rid of the negative, bringing intentions into practice with self care exercises, discussions, and self reflecting meditations to achieve & unlock your unlimited potential. Early Bird special $45 before Jan. 3, after retreat fee $55. Yolanda 985-224-0737 or yolagiforlife@gmail.com

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True Religion: Individuation, Alchemy and Poetry — 7:30pm. Presenter: Deedy Young, MSW, LCSW, Jungian Analyst $15, Students $10, Members Free. C. G. Jung Society of New Orleans, 5212 S Claiborne at Jefferson, JungNewOrleans.org

JANUARY 9, 2019 Deep Tissue Massage Clinic — 12:45 & 2:15pm. Also January 11th, 16th, 23rd & 30th. Help a student with their education at our student massage clinic. Deep Tissue is a deeper full body massage that really gets out the kinks. $30. Blue Cliff College Massage Therapy Dept, Clearview Mall, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972 Swedish Massage Clinic — 6:15 & 7:30pm. Also January 23rd & 30th. Help a student with their education at our student massage clinic. Swedish is a gentle full body massage that focuses on circulation, joint mobilization & relaxation. $30. Blue Cliff College Massage Therapy Dept, Clearview Mall, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972 Neuro Muscular Therapy Clinic — 6:15 & 7:30pm. Also January 16th & 23rd. Help

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Candlelight Restorative Yoga with Hot Stones — 7:30-9:30pm. Wild Lotus Yoga Downtown, 2372 St Claude Ave, New Orleans. 504-8990047 or WildLotusYoga.com

JANUARY 12, 2019 Passion for Camellias — 10:30am-12pm. New Orleans Botanical Garden, 5 Victory Ave, New Orleans. SCapley@gmail.com or 504-483-9473 Battle of New Orleans Walking Tour — 11am-1:30pm. 1850 House, 523 St Ann St, New Orleans. SForce.co/2P4DV0T or 504-523-3939

JANUARY 13, 2019 Pranic Energizing: A Journey through Breath, Body, & Sound — 2:30-5pm. Wild Lotus Yoga Uptown, 4842 Perrier St, New Orleans. 504899-0047 or WildLotusYoga.com

JANUARY 15, 2019 Pop-Up Open House & First Time Homebuyer Presentation — 11:30am-6:30pm. Habitat for Humanity, 2900 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans. Habitat-NOLA.org

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JANUARY 20, 2019

Salt and Stretch — 6-8pm. A 45-minute halotherapy session with a 45-minute stretch class that incorporated elements of yoga, stretch, meditative breathing, and relaxation techniques! Non-members $25, Members $10. Strictly Salt of Metairie, 3110 David Dr, Metairie. RSVP: 504-517-2581 or StrictlySaltOfMetairie.com

Mardi Gras Headdress Workshop — 10am1pm. The Backroom on Bourbon, 1041 Bourbon St, New Orleans. UptownCraftworks.com

Deep Tissue Massage Clinic — 6:15 & 7:30pm. Also January 23rd. Help a student with their education at our student massage clinic. Deep Tissue is a deeper full body massage that really gets out the kinks. $30. Blue Cliff Massage Therapy Dept, Clearview Mall, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-2930972

JANUARY 17, 2019 Flambeaux Awards Banquet: Public Relations — 5:30-7:30pm. Lula Restaurant Distillery, 1532 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. PRALNewOrleansAwards@gmail.com.

JANUARY 18, 2019 American Society of Pediatric Neuroradiology — 1pm. Through January 20th. Royal Sonesta, 300 Bourbon St, New Orleans. ASPNR.org Big Wig Ball: Rocky Hair-ror Show — 7-10pm. Opera Guild, 2504 Prytania St, New Orleans. NewOrleansOpera.Secure.Force.com Mantra Music Concert w/ Sean Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band — 7:30-9:30pm. Wild Lotus Yoga Downtown, 2372 St Claude Ave, New Orleans. 504-899-0047 or WildLotusYoga.com

JANUARY 19, 2019 Saturday Morning Massage Clinic — 9:15 & 10:30am. Also January 26th. Help a student with their education at our student clinic. January 19th Swedish Massage, January 26th Deep Tissue. Help a student with their education at our student massage clinic. $30. Blue Cliff College Massage Therapy Dept, Clearview Mall, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972

Arts District Day — 11:30pm-5am. Warehouse District, New Orleans. LBC. Tulane.edu

Darkness 2 Light: Stewards of Children Training — 2-4:30pm. Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Rd, Metairie. LARoyalHearts.com Savvy Senior Social — 6-10pm. Treme Market, 800 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans. SavvySeniorSocial.Eventbrite.com The Dream In: A Sacred Dream Ritual — 8pm. Through January 27th. Egyptian Door, 2642 Dumaine St, New Orleans. KeziaVida.K@ gmail.com

JANUARY 21, 2019 I Have a Dream Camp — 9am-3:45pm. Upturn Arts, 1719 Toledano St, New Orleans. UpturnArts.org

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JANUARY 27, 2019 King Cake Festival — 10am-4pm. Champions Square, 1500 Sugar Bowl Dr, New Orleans. KingCakeFestival.org

Vision Board Workshop — 6-7pm. Join us to create vision boards to start the New Year off with! Vision boards are powerful visual tools to help you not only set your goals but manifest them too. Magazines and supplies will be provided but feel free to bring your own creative tools also! $10. Strictly Salt of Metairie, 3110 David Dr, Metairie. RSVP: 504-517-2581 or StrictlySaltOfMetairie.com

Bayou St Blonde — 6pm. Also January 28th. The Left Brain, 2459 Royal St, New Orleans. TheLeftBrainGroup.com

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The Stories We Tell — 7-10pm. Cafe Istanbul, 2372 St Claude Ave, New Orleans. EllevateDance.com

Legislative Roundtable — 10am-12:30pm. 2401 Westbend Pkwy, Suite 1050, New Orleans. RSVP: Nicole Williams, NWilliams@ LACanAdvocates.org

JANUARY 25, 2019 De La Salle High School’s Maroon and White Gala — 7-11pm. Audubon Tea Room, 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans. DeLaSalleNOLA.eJoinMe.org Blush Ball — 8pm. Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Dr, New Orleans. BlushBall.org TrapXArt — 10pm. Howlin Wolf, 907 S Peters St, New Orleans. TheHowlinWolf.com

JANUARY 26, 2019 Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED — 9am-4pm. Nunez Community College, 3710 Paris Rd, Chalmette. Registration.Xenegrade.com

JANUARY 29, 2019 Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame Banquet — 5:30-10:30pm. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans. Convention.BeefUSA.org

Salty Mud Masks & Mocktails — 6-7:30pm. Join us for an evening of salt, mud masks, and mock-tails. Includes a 45-minute halotherapy session, a mindful minerals mud mask session, and a mock-tail to enjoy while you relax and get pampered! $25, Members Free. Strictly Salt of Metairie, 3110 David Dr, Metairie. RSVP: 504-517-2581 or StrictlySaltOfMetairie.com

JANUARY 31, 2019 Bike Night with TheatrePLUS — 7-10:30pm. Le Petit Theatre, 616 St Peter St, New Orleans. LePetitTheatre.com

Women’s March — 12-4pm. Duncan Plaza, 1201 Perdido St, New Orleans. 5th Annual SBMC Chili Cookoff — 12-6pm. St Benilde Men’s Club, 1801 Division St, Metairie. 504-931-7489 Book Printing at Paper Machine — 1-5pm. Also January 26th. Paper Machine, 6330 St Claude Ave, New Orleans. TheSouthernLetterPress.com Conscious Connected Breathing Workshop with Jack Fontana — 2:30-5pm. Wild Lotus Yoga Uptown, 4842 Perrier St, New Orleans. 504-899-0047 or WildLotusYoga.com Stepfest — 3-7pm. Warren’s Corner, 601 Patterson, New Orleans. StepfestNOLA.com Bal de Masque — 6:30-11pm. The Sugar Mill, 1021 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans. bit.ly/BalMasqueTickets2019

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sunday Tai Chi in the Park — 8-8:45am. Last Sunday of the Month. Peristyle in City Park, 42 Dreyfous Dr, New Orleans. OchsnerFitness.com Introduction to Zen Meditation — 8:30 am (except the first Sunday of the month). By donation. Midcity Zen. 3248 Castiglione St, New Orleans. MidCityZen.org. Mindfulness Meditation — 8:50-10am. Meditation, a reading and discussion. 1st & 3rd Sundays. Free/By Donation. Yoga Sanga, 2013 Claiborne St, Mandeville. ResourceForLife@bellsouth.net Community Hot Quickie — 9-10am. Sixty minute, Bikram-inspired hot yoga. Same therapeutic practice, less time! All levels welcome; no class package required — by donation every week! Yes, Yoga. 8338 Oak St, New Orleans. YesYogaNOLA@gmail. com. YesYogaNOLA.co Sunday Morning Meditation — 9am. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. 504899-3390. UnityNewOrleans.org. A Course in Miracles — 9:30am. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. 504-899-3390. UnityNewOrleans.org. Yogananda Studies — 9:30am. Free. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. 504899-3390. UnityNewOrleans.org. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center Sunday Service — 11am. 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. 504-899-3390. UnityNewOrleans.org. Sunday Celebration Service — 11am. Unity of Metairie. 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd, 504-885-7575. UnityOfMetairie.com. Eckankar — 11am-12pm. Discover what Eckankar can do for you to enrich your life with Divine Guidance. NO Healing Center, 2371 St Claude Ave, 4th floor. Sathya Sai Baba Group — 12-3pm. Gathering for bhajans, fellowship and community service. Based on the values of truth, right action, peace, love and nonviolence. “Love All. Serve All.” Contact for updated location and time: SaiNOLA108@gmail.com Basic/Beginners Aikido Class — 3:30pm4:30pm. Practice the art of peace. First class free. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St, Ste. 103 in Mid-City, New Orleans. 504-208-4861. Info@NOLAAikido.com. Yin Yoga — 5-6pm. Gentle, restorative yoga: Long holds. Deep stretching. Props. Yoga newbies encouraged! Yes, Yoga. 8338 Oak St, New Orleans. YesYogaNOLA@ gmail.com YesYogaNOLA.co

TELL NOLA WHAT YOU’RE DOING! All calendar events must be received via email by the 7th of the month. Email calendar@nalamag.com for guidelines and to submit entries.

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Compost NOW — 4-5:30pm. Free. Accept fruits and vegetables scraps, coffee grounds, tea bags, eggshells, nut shells, seed shells, plain bread, grains, and rice. No meat, bones, or dairy. Bring in a paper or compostable bag or a reusable container and freeze your scraps. Children’s Resource Library. Children Karate Class — 5-5:45pm. Also Wednesday. First class free. 8132 Willow St, New Orleans. Call Sensei King Lam 504-866-2241 Beginners Karate Class — 5:30-6:15pm. Also Wednesday and Friday. First class free. LA Karate Association Dojo, 706C Phosphor Ave, Metairie. 504835-6825. LKAKarate.com Free Community Yoga at the Historic Carver Theater — 5:30-6:30pm. Presented by Project Peaceful Warrior. 2101 Orleans Ave, New Orleans Basic/Beginners Aikido Class — 6:15pm-7:15pm. Practice the art of peace. First class free. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St, Ste. 103 in Mid-City, New Orleans. 504-208-4861. Info@NOLAAikido.com Mats & Margaritas — 6:30-7:30pm. $10. La Casita on The Patio, 845 Carondelet St, New Orleans. FootprintsToFitness.com/Mats-Margaritas Flowering Lotus Mindfulness Meditation Group — 7-8:30pm. Donation. Flowering Lotus Meditation and Retreat Center, 627 Opelousas Ave, Algiers Point. FloweringLotusMeditation.org

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Yogalates at Duncan Plaza — 5:30-6:30pm. 343-349 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112 FootprintsToFitness.com/Yogalates-at-the-Plaza Free Teacher Yoga & Trauma-Informed Teacher Training — 5:30-6:30pm. Presented by Project Peaceful Warrior. The Historic Carver Theater, 2101 Orleans Ave, New Orleans HIIT at the Peristyle — 6-7:30pm. All levels. Bring a water bottle and a friend. Free. Peristyle on City Park Northshore Table Tennis Club — 6:30-9:30pm. $5 per session. Abita Recreation District #11. 22517 Hwy 36, Abita Springs Powerpath Mastermind Miracles Sangha — 6:30pm. 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. 504-8993390. UnityNewOrleans.org Filipino Martial Arts Beginners Class — 7-8pm. First class free. 8132 Willow St, New Orleans. Call Sensei King Lam 504-866-2241

wednesday Crescent City Eskrima — Mondays and Wednesdays at 8:30pm Sundays at 6:30pm. Temple Gym, 4521 Magazine Street in Uptown. More information at www.eskrima.us or contact us at info@eskrima.us Beginners Tai Chi Class — 9:30-10:30am & 7-8pm. First class free. 8132 Willow St, New Orleans. Call Sensei King Lam 504-866-2241

Qigong/Dao-In — Noon. Tues & Thurs. Bring a mat. $5/class. New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St Claude Ave, 2nd Fl Upper, Ste. 220, New Orleans. 985-4670900 or dc@affordablehealingarts.com

Qi-Gym -10-11am. $10 Donation. First Class Free. Broadmoor Arts & Wellness Center. 3900 General Taylor St, New Orleans. BrainHeartBalance.com or 504-309-0002

Connected Warriors Yoga — 12-1pm. Higher Power Yoga and Cycle, 514 City Park Ave. Free Yoga for Veterans, Service members, active, military, and their friends and family.

Gentle Yoga — 10:30-11:30am. Free. Lyons Rec Center, 624 Louisiana Ave

Young Yogis — 3:45-4:30pm. Fun, playful class for kids 4 to 8 years old to strengthen their bodies with yoga poses and learn to focus and center themselves with breathing and meditation. Music, games, and stories complete the mind-body connection. Led by Heidi, a certified Kidding Around yoga instructor and experienced elementary school teacher. $49/six classes; $10 drop-in. Transform NOLA. 8509 Oak St, New Orleans. 985-640-2648. TransformNOLA.com Self Defense Open Palm System — 5:30-7pm. Learn self defense techniques and skills from Sa Ba Nimm 3rd degree black belt Leon Molinario. In this class you will become accustomed to the Pyung Soo Do — Open Palm System and become more confident in your own physical prowess and confidence. Monthly classes. 18 & up. First time registration fee of $45 includes uniform. Goldring-Woldenberg JCC, 3747 W Esplanade Ave, Metairie. Contact Leon at LeonsPlumbingCo@ gmail.com or 504-442-7346 Yoga in the Cathedral — 5:30-6:30PM. Bring your own mat. Free (donations accepted.) Christ Church Cathedral, 2919 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans.

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Prayer and Healing — 11am. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St Charles Ave. 504-899-3390. UnityNewOrleans.org Compost NOW — 12:30-2pm. Free. Accept fruits and vegetables scraps, coffee grounds, tea bags, eggshells, nut shells, seed shells, plain bread, grains, and rice. No meat, bones, or dairy. Bring in a paper or compostable bag or a reusable container and freeze your scraps. Behind Latter Library/Friends of NOPL Helping Hands Reiki Class — 1-3pm. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St Charles Ave. 504899-3390. UnityNewOrleans.org Wellness Wednesdays: Ideal Protein — 5-5:30pm. Majoria Drug Store, 888 Terry Parkway, Terrytown. 504-392-1551. melissa@majoria.com. www.idealmajoria.com Community Meditation — 6-7pm. Love Offering. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie. 504-885-7575. UnityOfMetairie.com Compost NOW — 6-7:30pm. Free. Accept fruits and vegetables scraps, coffee grounds, tea bags, eggshells, nut shells, seed shells, plain bread, grains, and rice. No meat, bones, or dairy. Bring in a paper or compostable bag or a reusable container and freeze your scraps. Mid-City Library

Aerial Yoga: Power — 6-7pm. Get superhero strong in a fun, vibrant class that utilizes aerial hammocks to support and challenge you in traditional and unique yoga poses. Accessible to all fitness levels — even a true beginner. $15 drop-in. Transform NOLA. 8509 Oak St, New Orleans. 985-640-2648. TransformNOLA.com Core + More! — 6-6:50pm. Transform NOLA, 8509 Oak St. 985-640-2648. mia@Transform NOLA.com. www.TransformNOLA.com Basic/Beginners Aikido Class — 6:15-7:15pm. Practice the art of peace. First class free. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St, Ste 103, in Mid-City, New Orleans. 504-208-4861. Info@NOLAAikido.com Free Spirited Yoga — 6:30pm. Free. Join NOLA Tribe Yoga for Free Spirited Yoga every Wednesday night. Warm up 5K at 5:35pm. The Tchoup Yard, 405 Third St, New Orleans Inner Flow Yoga — 6:30pm. Enhances lymphatic flow, digestion, immunity, balance, and relaxation. Great for beginners! $10. The Esplanade at City Park Yoga Studio, 3443 Esplanade Ave, 2nd Fl, New Orleans, LA

Community Meditation — 6-7pm. Love Offering. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie. 504-885-7575. UnityOfMetairie.com Compost NOW — 6-7:30pm. Free. Accept fruits and vegetables scraps, coffee grounds, tea bags, eggshells, nut shells, seed shells, plain bread, grains, and rice. No meat, bones, or dairy. Bring in a paper or compostable bag or a reusable container and freeze your scraps. Mid-City Library.

Core + More! — 6-6:50pm. Transform NOLA, 8509 Oak St. 985-640-2648. mia@TransformNOLA.com. www.TransformNOLA.com

Beginners Yoga / Level 1 Vinyasa — 6-7pm. Free. Broadmoor Arts and Wellness Center, 3900 General Taylor. Bring a mat, a towel, and a water bottle along with any other props you wish to bring

Basic/Beginners Aikido Class — 6:15-7:15pm. Practice the art of peace. First class free. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St, Ste 103, in Mid-City, New Orleans. 504-208-4861. Info@NOLAAikido.com

A Course in Miracles Discussion — 7pm. Join Rev Jack Fowler. Love offering. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie. 504-885-7575. UnityOfMetairie.com

Inner Flow Yoga — 6:30pm. Enhances lymphatic flow, digestion, immunity, balance, and relaxation. Great for beginners! $10. The Esplanade at City Park Yoga Studio, 3443 Esplanade Ave, 2nd Fl, New Orleans, LA

Beginners Tai Chi Class — 9:30-10:30am & 7-8pm. First class free. 8132 Willow St, New Orleans. Call Sensei King Lam 504-866-2241 Qi-Gym — 10-11am. $10 Donation. First Class Free. Broadmoor Arts & Wellness Center. 3900 General Taylor St, New Orleans. BrainHeart Balance.com or 504-309-0002 Gentle Yoga — 10:30-11:30am. Free. Lyons Rec Center, 624 Louisiana Ave Prayer and Healing — 11am. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St Charles Ave. 504-899-3390. UnityNewOrleans.org Compost NOW — 12:30-2pm. Free. Accept fruits and vegetables scraps, coffee grounds, tea bags, eggshells, nut shells, seed shells, plain bread, grains, and rice. No meat, bones, or dairy. Bring in a paper or compostable bag or a reusable container and freeze your scraps. Behind Latter Library/Friends of NOPL Helping Hands Reiki Class — 1-3pm. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St Charles Ave. 504-899-3390. UnityNewOrleans.org Wellness Wednesday — 6-8pm. Come and explore different aspects of self care, and wellness at your local salt cave. Strictly Salt of Metairie, 3110 David Dr, Metairie. StrictlySaltOfMetairie.com

Saturdays 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. New Orleans Spiritual Awakening Group — 6-9pm. New Orleans Spiritual Awakening Group sponsored by Homeward Bound Services. May Wen. Broadmoor Arts and Wellness, 3900 General Taylor St., NOLA. https://www.facebook. com/neworleansspiritualawakening

Free Spirited Yoga — 6:30pm. Free. Join NOLA Tribe Yoga for Free Spirited Yoga every Wednesday night. Warm up 5K at 5:35pm. The Tchoup Yard, 405 Third St, New Orleans

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Taoism — 6:30pm. Facilitated by Mary Beth Ellis. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. 504-899-3390. UnityNewOrleans.org

Level Up! Intermediate Yoga — 7:30-8:30pm. A challenging practice to bring you to the next level! Arm balances. Backbends. Inversions. 95 degrees. Come be playful and learn to fall in style! Yes, Yoga. 8338 Oak St, New Orleans. YesYoga NOLA@gmail.com. YesYogaNOLA.co

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Taoism — 6:30pm. Facilitated by Mary Beth Ellis. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. 504-899-3390. UnityNewOrleans.org A Course in Miracles Discussion — 7pm. Join Rev Jack Fowler. Love offering. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie. 504-885-7575. UnityOfMetairie.com Level Up! Intermediate Yoga — 7:30-8:30pm. A challenging practice to bring you to the next level! Arm balances. Backbends. Inversions. 95 degrees. Come be playful and learn to fall in style! Yes, Yoga. 8338 Oak St, New Orleans. YesYogaNOLA@gmail.com. YesYogaNOLA.co

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Tiny Trees — 10-10:30am. Simple, animated poses, games, music, breathing, and meditation are all a part of this sweet, fun, class designed especially for you and your child. One adult can attend with up to two children, ages 1 to 3. $49/six classes; $10 drop-in. Transform NOLA. 8509 Oak St, New Orleans. 985-640-2648. TransformNOLA.com Happier Hour Wine Tasting — 5-7pm. Free. Spirit Wine, 3500 Magazine St, New Orleans Jammin’ Community Hot Quickie — 5:306:30pm. Bikram-style class to music. Live DJ and Oak St. Happy Hour on the fourth Friday of every month! Donation suggested. Yes, Yoga. 8338 Oak St, New Orleans. YesYogaNOLA@gmail.com. YesYogaNOLA.co

saturday Yoga on the Bayou — 8:30-9:30am. Yoga Lagniappe, 3700 Orleans Ave, New Orleans. YogaLagniappe.com Northshore Table Tennis Club — 9:30am12:30pm. $5 per session. Abita Recreation District #11. 22517 Hwy 36, Abita Springs Yoga and Guided Meditation — 10-11:30am. Yoga nidra with Katrina Zech. $15 donation. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. UnityNewOrleans.org Inner Flow Yoga — 10am. Enhances lymphatic flow, digestion, immunity, balance, and relaxation. Great for beginners! $10. The Esplanade at City Park Yoga Studio, 3443 Esplanade Ave, 2nd Fl, New Orleans, LA. Compost NOW — 10:30-12pm. Free. Accept fruits and vegetables scraps, coffee grounds, tea bags, eggshells, nut shells, seed shells, plain bread, grains, and rice. No meat, bones, or dairy. Bring in a paper or compostable bag or a reusable container and freeze your scraps. Rosa Keller Library Puppy Power Hour — 11am-12pm. Free hour of socialization and play for puppies under 1 year. Central Bark Doggy Day Care, 1604 Justin Rd, Metairie. Call or email for enrollment form: 504832-9247; NewOrleans@CentralBarkUSA.com Level Up Intermediate Yoga- 11am-12:15pm. A challenging practice to bring you to the next level! Arm balances. Backbends. Inversions. 95 degrees. Come be playful and learn to fall in style! Yes, Yoga. 8338 Oak St, New Orleans. YesYogaNOLA@gmail.com. YesYogaNOLA.co First Position Adult Beginners Class — 11:30am-12:30pm. Live Oak Dance, 8204 Oak St, New Orleans. ChristynLiveOakDance@gmail.com NOLA Mindfulness Meditation Group — 11:45am-12:45pm. 30-minute guided meditation followed by reflection and discussion. All are welcome. Beginners encouraged to attend. $10 Suggested Donation. Broadmoor Arts and Wellness Center, 3900 General Taylor St, New Orleans. NOLAMindfulness.com

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