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am so incredibly excited for our feature this month, NOLA’s Women in Wellness 2018. I was just telling the beautiful April Dupré, who graces our cover this month, that this feature combines everything I love: NOLA, health and wellness, and supporting incredible, strong women in our community. Not to mention supporting those women that are also supporting health and wellness for others in the community themselves—bringing it full circle.

I actually added the “2018” to the title after seeing how beautifully the piece was coming together, and how special it was. I knew that this was something I wanted us to do annually.

Just looking over the photos and reading the bios, I saw women from all backgrounds and many different fields doing their part every day to help those in our community to live healthier lifestyles. Together, they encompass all aspects of “wellness.” And as I began to put the feature together, I just kept thinking of more amazing women and then as I spoke of it, others began to nominate women they felt just had to be featured— “for the very good of humanity,” as some put it. And I know there are so many more dedicated women out there doing

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the same every day, with little to no recognition, which is why I knew I had to make this an annual feature.

One of the favorite parts of my job, if not my very favorite, is getting to shine a spotlight on spectacular people, places, organizations, events, etc. in our community, even just for a moment, so that more in our city can see them. I see you, and I know others would love to as well.

To all of the amazing women out there—the mothers, sisters, aunts, girlfriends, wives, and friends—keep it up. Every day that you get up and take care of everything from your homes, to your jobs, to yourselves, we know you are the glue that holds the world together. And if anyone hasn’t told you yet today—you rock!

Your Publisher,

Melissa

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

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DIS ’N NAT

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YOGA AND PELVIC HEALTH

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HEALTHY HERO

Sally Lindsay

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RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

Lettuce Cups with Shrimp Salad

NOLA’S WOMEN IN WELLNESS GREEN BUSINESS TIP WITH LIFECITY

Dancing Grounds

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ASK THE LIFE COACH

Staying Consistent in Your Meditation Practice

On the Cover: April Dupré Founder, Footprints to Fitness Photo by: XO Quinntographer

DEPARTMENTS 6 local briefs 9 recipe for success 18 calendar

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calendar 23 the marketplace

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Dis ’n Nat CLASS SPOTLIGHT

EXERCISE BOOSTS GOOD GUT BACTERIA

C Strength Palace is a no-pressure group exercise class for real people promoting positivity and strength for all. Addy Najera, the class instructor, approaches her classes and clients with empathy and playfulness. She believes strength can come in many forms and enjoys motivating people to feel confident in who they are and what they can do. Addy is a late comer to the fitness world and understands firsthand how difficult it can be to change a sedentary lifestyle.

Sundays 10-11am, 4210 St Claude Ave, inside Shaolin-Do Kung Fu & Tai Chi, New Orleans. For more info, check out strengthpalace.com

ardiovascular exercise improves a person’s healthy gut microbes even without making dietary changes, University of Illinois researchers report. In a study of 32 people, 30 to 60 minutes of exercise three times a week for six weeks boosted levels of healthy intestinal bacteria, especially for lean subjects, and less so for the obese.

The healthy bacteria produced short-

chain fatty acids that reduce the risk of colon cancer.

“The bottom line is that there are clear differences in how the microbiome of somebody who is obese versus somebody who is lean responds to exercise,” says Jeffrey Woods, Ph.D., a kinesiology professor at the university.

TO WIN WITHOUT RISK IS TO TRIUMPH WITHOUT GLORY. –PIERRE CORNEILLE

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15 MIN

of being alone without a device when we’re feeling angry, stressed or overexcited, can put us into a more peaceful state, reports a University of Rochester study.

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s we move in our lives, it is so easy to rush our thoughts, neglect our bodies, and overlook what we feel. Over time, living this way can create a disconnect between mind/ body awareness, thus leading to internal miscommunication.

Maintaining a strong foundation allows us to move smoothly through our days and experiences with grace. Our legs, pelvis, and lower abdomen are not only the physical roots of our bodies, but also house the energies of stability and groundedness within our subtle bodies. As we strengthen, open, and embody our pelvic region, we create the basis for physical presence which assists in taking us out of the stress response (flight or fight) and into the relaxation response. As our bodies relax, the nervous system and endocrine system (hormones) begin to experience homeostasis.

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ur June 2018 Healthy Hero is Sally Lindsay. Sally runs a health program at the New Orleans Business Alliance called the NOLA Health Innovators challenge.

The startup competition engages local healthcare providers such as Ochsner Health System, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Tulane Health System, and other providers to recognize areas within their organizations they are looking to innovate. The NOLA Health Innovators hosted the final event during New Orleans Entrepreneur week in March. Through this corporate wellness program, Sally Lindsay continues to advocate for complete wellness inclusive of the workplace in New Orleans.

Fit NOLA & Whole Foods Market together launched Healthy Heroes—a program to celebrate community members leading healthy eorts across New Orleans. Each month, residents are invited to NOMINATE A HEALTHY HERO ONLINE at nola.gov/ health-department/fit-nola/healthy-hero/.

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recipe for success

OCHSNER EAT FIT

Lettuce Cups with Shrimp Salad RECIPE PROVIDED BY CAFFE! CAFFE!

2 ½ pounds shrimp, boiled and cleaned

Pinch of black pepper

1 ½ cups celery, diced

¾ cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon green onion, diced

¾ cup balsamic vinegar

¼ teaspoon salt

¾ cup extra virgin olive oil

Pinch of cayenne

MAKES 10-12 FOUR-OUNCE SERVINGS

In a large bowl, combine boiled shrimp, celery, green onion, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Add mayonnaise and mix thoroughly.

Serve prepared shrimp salad on hearts of romaine lettuce with one teaspoon each balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil.

Per serving: 180 calories, 11 grams fat, 1.5 grams saturated fat, 570 mg sodium, 3 grams carbohydrates, <1 gram fiber, 1.5 grams sugar, 24 grams protein.

Download the Eat Fit smart phone app to find Eat Fit restaurants near you, plus more ways to spice up your table! You can also check out Ochsner Eat Fit recipes at EatFitNOLA.com , natural awakenings

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From psychology to yoga, we are celebrating doctors, instructors, specialists, and more in the NOLA area. These women are leading the way into a healthier future for New Orleans & the Northshore, every day, in their own way.

1. DR. IINA ESTER ANTIKAINEN

2. DENALI LANDER

3. APRIL DUPRÉ

Live Free, Laugh Hard Fitness Dr. Iina Ester is an exercise physiologist and a motivation expert specializing in motivational lifestyle change programs.

In her words, “To me, being fit is balance. It’s your ability to function physically, emotionally, cognitively, and spiritually.

The more aware you are of your reality, choices in life, and your capacity to change the things that keep you from being in balance, the happier you can be.

I feel that being fit in all domains is what brings on the joy and motivation to accomplish your wildest dreams.” iina@LiveFreeLaugh HardFitness.com.

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Youth Run NOLA Denali is the Executive Director of Youth Run NOLA, an out-of-school youth-development organization that develops leaders and healthy communities through distance running. After graduating from Tulane University, Denali taught middle and high school English.

Throughout her years in the classroom, Denali supported the growth of Youth Run NOLA as a volunteer teacher-coach and Program Director before transitioning into a full-time role with the organization in the summer of 2014. She believes strongly in building community through the side-by-side activities of walking, jogging, and running, including the organization’s annual 504k, a 5-kilometer race in Crescent Park. Denali grew up in Boulder, Colorado and loves being outside. denali@youthrunnola.org. youthrunnola.org. @youthrunnola.

Footprints to Fitness April is a lover of animals, music, dance, corny puns, and is a true New Orleans native. Her favorite meal is 5 lbs of crawfish, a sno-ball, and an order of beignets! It doesn’t get more Nola than dat!

Born and raised in Gentilly with a serious passion for health, wellness, and her city, April has 15 years of experience in the industry. April has been passionate about wellness her entire life starting as a dancer and athlete and later transitioning into teaching dance, fitness, Health, and Physical Education. She earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Physiology from the University of New Orleans and is a certified fitness instructor, personal trainer, and CPR instructor. She was also a member of the New Orleans Saintsations. April’s devoted her life to educating others on taking charge of their lives and finding a healthy mind and body balance. TREAT YO’ SELF! info@footprintstofitness.com. www.footprintstofitness.com.

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Vegan Village & NOLA Veggie Fest Making its way into the hearts of our community is the vegan lifestyle. Leah Duncan isn’t new to this way of life. Growing up in the Schriever-Thibodaux area, she was raised vegetarian. Leah’s work in establishing Vegan Village and as the Vegan Outreach Director for the Humane Society of Louisiana has now come full circle, inspiring her to bring vegan living back to her hometown.

Leah has worked for many years with the humane society to host NOLA Veggie Fest, while also starting her own endeavors as a way to share the vegan lifestyle with others. Leah’s involvement also led to great relationships that created future opportunities for her, including working with Field Roast Grain Meat Company and the creation of Vegan Village, a mobile vegan culture experience. leahduncan.ld@gmail.com. www.nolaveggiefest.com.

Private Practice, Affordable Healing Arts Dr. Gail Gillespie is a licensed psychologist in private practice specializing in the evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents ages 2-17. She received her Ph.D. in 1993, and specializes in individual and family therapy for children with learning, attention, social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. She works at Affordable Healing Arts in the New Orleans Healing Center along with 12 other licensed mental health and healing arts professionals. She is actively involved in her state and regional psychology associations, serving on the executive councils of both organizations, and is a member of the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology. She has been using Emotional Freedom Technique since 2009. www.drgail.info.

Co-Founder/Practice Administrator Infinite Health Integrative Medicine Center LeNae Goolsby is the Co-Founder and administrative arm of Infinite Health Integrative Medicine Center, a boutique integrative medicine practice with a focus on elite health optimization, longevity, and regenerative medicine. Additionally, LeNae is an Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author, Empowerment Coach, Speaker, and a regularly contributing expert in publications such as Entrepreneur, Business Insider, MindBodyGreen.com, and many others.

LeNae received her certificate from Duke University Integrative Medicine Center Leadership Development Program and her law degree from Tulane University Law School. Sometime between Tulane and Duke she completed her universal laws-centric life coaching studies and honed her intuition.

When LeNae is not somewhere on I10 moving between her Lake Charles and New Orleans offices, she is keeping up with the ever-evolving interests of her family. www.YourInfiniteHealth.com

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7. KARIN NIELSEN, ND, CCT

8. CHELSEA HYLTON

9. SAADET METIN

The Wellness Centre of Baton Rouge Dr. Karin Nielsen is a Naturopathic Doctor, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Certified Clinical Thermographer, and Certified Lymphatic Therapist with Advanced Breast Care. Since establishing her clinic in 2007, she has continued her own education as well as been educating her local community, Mandeville/Covington and New Orleans with health seminars and health fairs.

Karin’s journey in natural health started in 1993 when she faced a health crisis inflicted by stress, which started to overtake her health. Fortunately, her decision to try alternative medicine first saved her life. From that time, her passion to learn and study natural medicine has allowed her to teach others about natural health and alternative approaches that are safe and beneficial to the human body. She has focused on areas of natural body detoxification, preventative and non-invasive therapies such as Thermography and Lymphatic Therapy, and Bio-Energetic medicine. Her common-sense approach is refreshing and simple enough to be incorporated into the busiest of lifestyles. As a mom, she truly understands the need for effective, powerful, and practical approaches to life transformation. She has a diverse knowledge base and genuine passion for touching lives. www.wellnesscentrebr.com.

Project Peaceful Warriors Chelsea Hylton is a New Orleansbased educator and Founder of Project Peaceful Warriors, an organization bringing Trauma Informed Yoga and Mindfulness to students and educators. Chelsea is a registered 500-hour E-RYT, RCYT, and YACEP through the Yoga Alliance and a Yoga Ed. Trainer. Chelsea completed her RYT trainings with Marianne Wells Yoga School in 2011 and Charleston Power Yoga in 2013. Chelsea has been serving students and schools through Yoga and Mindfulness since 2009 starting in Charleston, SC where she received her B.S. in Physical Education at the College of Charleston and began her work with Empowered Minds. Chelsea began her work in New Orleans Charter Schools in the Fall of 2013. Chelsea aims to empower schools and communities in New Orleans with the tools of yoga and mindfulness so students can grow academically and as impactful members of their community. Her vision is that one day there will be an integration and collaboration of education and mindfulness in all schools to empower minds and change communities. www.projectpeacefulwarriors.org.

Nur’s Kitchen Residing in Covington, Louisiana, Saadet Metin has established and made strong roots in this ever-growing community. Moving from her home in Turkey, Saadet and her mother, Nur, opened Nur’s Kitchen. This local business has been serving the community for more than ten years with its incredible selection of Turkish-Mediterranean dishes. She believes in cooking with fresh, high-quality ingredients to better serve her patrons. What makes Nur’s Kitchen stand out is the authenticity and freshness of the product. Offering healthy meals and side dishes, Saadet makes sure that quality is never sacrificed. With her expanding selection of Non-GMO Verified dishes and healthy ingredients, Saadet and Nur’s Kitchen hope to show the community that eating right and staying healthy does not have to be costly to work. This January, Saadet expanded the business and selection to customers by opening a storefront. The opening of this location has allowed customers to get hot, healthy meals during the week with the convenience of being able to grab and go. The business is growing and Saadet is ready for what comes her way. http://www.nurskitchen.com/

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She completed her internship and residency at Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, La, where she served as education chief resident in her final year.

Dr. Band practices all aspects of obstetrics and gynecology with special interests in adolescent care, obstetrics/ pregnancy, gynecology, and gynecologic surgery. Her practice focuses on all aspects of women’s health and wellness as she seeks to help her patients achieve and maintain a lifetime of wellness, from pregnancy to post-partum care to lifelong gynecologic needs.

11. KELLY BOUDREAUX AND JANAE HOLMES Free to Be Power Yoga Kelly Boudreaux and Janae Holmes, co-owners of Free to Be Power Yoga, have similar stories of how they got into yoga. They each found yoga, pre-kids, in 2010 in different parts of the U.S., Denver (Kelly) and Chicago (Janae), to destress and heal their bodies from competitive sports. Before knowing each other, they both chose to leave their high-profile jobs and make yoga a career. When they met in Louisiana, it became clear they needed to do this work together. Their mission became and continues to be: Change lives through yoga and healthy living.

They have studio locations in Morgan City, New Orleans and, opening late summer, Metairie. kelly@freetobepoweryoga.com. www.freetobepoweryoga.com.

12. MOLLY KIMBALL

13. STEPHANIE GREEN OSBORNE

Eat Fit NOLA Molly Kimball’s true passion is to help others live their strongest, healthiest lives possible. Board Certified as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, Molly manages the nutrition program at Ochsner Fitness Center and is the founder of Eat Fit, a nonprofit initiative of Ochsner Health System that works with local restaurants to incorporate healthful items onto the menu.

A nutrition journalist, Molly is a weekly columnist for NOLA.com/ The Times-Picayune, covering the latest trends in nutrition and wellness. She is also the nutrition and fitness expert for New Orleans’ ABC affiliate WGNO, with a weekly segment on WGNO’s Good Morning New Orleans, Get the Skinny with Molly.

Throughout all aspects of her work, Molly strives to educate and inspire our community to take care of their whole selves, from the inside out. www.ochsner.org/eat-fit.

Meditate New Orleans In 2016, Stephanie Green Osborne, opened The Sit Gift, LLC as a Corporate Guided Meditation business. Over 2017, Stephanie expanded this entity to also offer Weekly Guided Group Meditation sessions at Terrance Osborne Gallery and Women’s Empowerment and Mindful Events locally and internationally.

She changed the business name to Meditate New Orleans with a goal of bringing mindfulness into the forefront of people of all ages, in and around the New Orleans area.

The mission of Meditate New Orleans is to help people in the United States connect with their higher selves by practicing stillness, gratitude, compassion and self-love. stephanie@meditate neworleans.com. www.meditateneworleans.com.

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14. SANDRA SIGUR

15. RYANNE CLARKE

16. NOELL EANES, M.AC.

Holistic Health Practitioner, Realistic Holistic Sandra is a Reflexologist, Lymphatic LMT, Yoga Instructor, Aromatherapist, and Author of Healing Groovy (holistic guide for the layperson). Her other services include Reiki, Reflexology Facelift, Supplement Energy Testing, Body Brushing, pH and Chakra Balancing, Ionic Foot Detox, Ear Candling and Pet therapies.

Sandra’s PawPaw was a Traiteur (a Cajun Faith Healer recognized by the Catholic Church). Her blend of skills has afforded her appearances on health talk shows, a radio wellness program, numerous health publications, as well as Guest Speaking, Health Fairs, and meetings on Capitol Hill with lawmakers to discuss the need for Holistic Health Care for all Americans. healinggroovy@gmail.com.

Priority Health Care Ryanne Clarke is a Family Nurse Practitioner who discovered her passion for healthcare while volunteering in a free clinic established in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Since then, she has pursued multiple avenues including health care administration, quality improvement, and direct patient care. She has dedicated herself to working with under-privileged populations and has a special love for women’s health and HIV treatment and prevention. With a deep passion for education, Ms. Clarke completed an undergraduate degree at Tulane University in Spanish and Political Science.

She went on to complete her medical training at John’s Hopkins earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). She carries that passion and love of education over to her patients and emphasizes the importance of teaching in her medical practice. Currently, Ms. Clarke works at Priority Health Care, a Federally Qualified Health Center, focusing on providing high-quality care to any and all patients regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. She is actively engaged in ongoing research and development of HIV treatments as well as involved in the education of fellow medical professionals about the current state of HIV medicine. rclarke@phc-no.org

Noell Eanes Acupuncture & Healing Noell Eanes, M.Ac., is an Eastern Medicine practitioner, licensed acupuncturist, and corporate wellness consultant based in New Orleans, Louisiana. She earned her master’s degree from Maryland University of Integrative Health, and has completed post graduate studies in both Japanese and Chinese healing.

She has specialized training in some interesting niches of Eastern medicine including Classical Chinese Five-Element Acupuncture, Advanced NADA Detox, Japanese “Needle-less” Shakuju Therapy, Zero Balancing, Meditation, Qigong, and Reiki. Additionally, she is a Certified Spiritual Healer and does distance healing sessions from anywhere in the world. Her passion is helping clients (and particularly women!) heal and create a deeper, more loving relationship with themselves and their bodies. info@noelleanes.com. www.noelleanes.com.

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17. LAUREN M. HULIN, RD, LDN Ochsnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eat Fit NOLA Operations and Marketing Dietitian Lauren is a Registered Dietitian from New Orleans, Louisiana. As a young girl, she has always had a passion for helping others, eating well, and fitness. Lauren graduated from LSU earning a BS in Nutritional Science, then went on to complete her dietetic internship from Tulane University. Lauren enjoys her full-time job working for Eat Fit NOLA, a nonprofit organization partnering with restaurants and markets around New Orleans spotlighting healthful options on menus and shelves.

She believes that health embodies your mind, body, and soul. Staying active in faith and fitness plus feeding yourself the right nutrients equals a healthier, happier you.

She focuses on Faith, Food & Fitness on her Live Well with Lauren blog. livewellwithlauren.com. lauren@livewellwithlauren.com. @livewellwithlauren.

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18. DR. DEBBI HANNAN

19. ANDREE KHALAF

20. ALEXANDRA PERICAK

Chiropractic Health Center & Hannan Wellness Dr. Debbi Hannan has been solving the puzzle of health in patients for over 30 years.

Her holistic approach to wellness is founded in her chiropractic doctorate, master’s in nutrition, and certification with the Institute of Functional Medicine. Her services impact lives daily as she administers individualized care to patients who have pain, suffer with weight loss challenges, have nutritional conundrums, and just want to look great and feel great. Her office offers a variety of additional wellness services to support superior health such as Far-Infrared Sauna, Endermologie, Zerona lasers. www.HannanWellness.com 504.454.2000.

The Pilates and Yoga Loft Andree Khalaf is the founder of the holistic wellness studio, The Pilates and Yoga Loft.

Additionally, she is a Registered Nurse, Certified Yoga Instructor, 600 HR Senior Power Pilates Instructor and an Adaptive Resistance Personal Trainer.

The Pilates and Yoga Loft fulfills Andree’s desire to educate locals on the advantages of training through different practices. She works to unveil the client’s weaknesses through movement, therefore, progressing only when the client’s body is ready. Andree is an advocate on proper nutrition, exercise, and prevention of illnesses through movement as it is essential for healing the body from the inside out, www.the-pilates-loft.info.

COnutButter New Orleans-based company, COnutButter crafts premium blends of small-batched, slowroasted nuts + organic cold-pressed coconut oil. With a touch of plant-based sweeteners and spices, the result is an elevated spin on the classics with greater nutrients to boot.

Managed and run by a Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner, Alex, and her husband, Thomas, COnutButter is on a mission to provide deeply nourishing foods that are superior variations of the mainstream. Alex believes food should be simple, honest and greatly enjoyed. COnutButter currently has three (3) flavors that are nutrient-dense, low-sugar nut butters that can be enjoyed at room temperature for a silky smooth drizzle or chilled for a spoonable nut butter fudge! info@ COnutButter.com. http://conutbutter.com/.

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ASK THE LIFE COACH with Carla Robertson Carla is a master certified life coach in New Orleans.

Have a question for Carla or want to learn more about her programs, events or services?

Contact her at carla@ livingwildandprecious.com or 504-507-0687.

GREEN BUSINESS TIP OF THE MONTH

How do I get balance in my life as a busy woman in 2018? It seems like everything is on fire and needs to be dealt with this minute.

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alance seems ever-elusive, especially when women are performing more than their share of emotional labor in many situations, on top of all their other tasks. Google “emotional labor” and you’ll quickly see why balance feels nearly impossible.

Modern women are taught that we can have freedom and sovereignty, and that we can liberate ourselves from outdated expectations and norms. Yet we are still managing and performing most of the roles from the past, plus pursuing our goals and dreams.

Besides being overwhelmed and tempted to let it all burn down, what can we do? Try one or more of these strategies and see if it helps.

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hen an entrepreneur looks at their business holistically, they understand that a huge portion of their success lies in their employees’ wellbeing. Dancing is a great way to release the stress of the day, while being happy and free to be who you are. LifeCity member, Dancing Grounds, can be that exact resource for you! Dancing Grounds is a place for people of all backgrounds to come appreciate local art and culture while experiencing the many benefits of dance. They believe in building community through dance. LifeCity members get a discount of 10% drop-in & class cards for adult classes. Be sure to check it out!

1. Say no more often. Let others step up and take responsibility for what is theirs—whether it’s laundry, organizing a luncheon, or managing their emotions. What can you refuse to do, even if it’s not being “nice” to do so?

2. Understand that you can’t actually have or do it all, and you may need to make hard choices to let go of things that matter a little less to you than others. See “Say No” above.

3. Speak truth to power in your home, workplace, and government.

Sometimes you need to keep pushing for a major paradigm shift so that you are no longer the one dealing with all the fires.

4. Team up with allies to support each other, in planning, commiserating, sharing the load, or simply listening to each other.

Often when we are overwhelmed, we isolate ourselves. Reconnect with others whose company you enjoy.

5. Let go of unreasonable expectations, especially for yourself. If you wouldn’t require a particular level of perfection or performance from others, allow yourself the same courtesy.

6. In situations where none of these tips apply, allow things to be as they are, on fire and out of balance. Give yourself relief in not needing to change anything, and simply do the best you can.

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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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JUNE 2-3 | Reclaiming the Goddess Within

Blue Cliff College, Massage Therapy Department, Continuing Education, CEUs for LMTs

9-5pm each day. $99 for weekend ticket. The first 50 tickets sold will receive a print of the event painting signed by Terrance Osborne.

This transformational, women’s empowerment in mindfulness weekend was put together by Stephanie Osborne and will leave you feeling motivated, centered and ready to honor your body, mind and spirit. Enjoy 10 Life coaches, motivational speakers, meditation guides and spiritual leaders ready with talks and activities to help YOU take action to create the life you are meant to live! At New Orleans Museum of Art. 504-232-7530. stephanie@meditateneworleans.com. www.MeditateNewOrleans.com (events).

June 23-24, 2018

Atoning Chakra Massage, Toshii Cooper, LMT & Reiki Master Instructor

July 27-29, 2018

Ortho-Bionomy: Isometrics, Peggy Scott, Advanced Instructor SOBI

August 4 & 5, 2018

Lymphatic Drainage, Tamika Dillon, Certified Lymphologist

October 13-14, 2018

Advanced Myofascial Technique Magnus Eklund, BCSI For information: 504-293-0972.

PeggyS@BlueCliffCollege.com

JUNE 1, 2018

First Fridays Collections Tour – 12-1pm.

Newcomb Art Museum, Woldenberg Art Center, New Orleans. TFriel@Tulane.edu The Medium – 8pm. Also June 3rd. New Orleans Jazz Market, 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans. NewOrleansOpera.org/ Tickets

JUNE 2, 2018

Reclaiming the Goddess Within: Women’s Empowerment & Mindfulness – 9am. Also June 3rd. $99. NOMA, City Park, New Orleans.

MeditateNewOrleans.com Poolside Yoga – 10am. Every Saturday in June. $15. The Drifter Hotel, 3522 Tulane Ave, New Orleans. NOLATribeYoga.com Intro to Experiential Anatomy: Connective & Scar Tissue & Yoga – 10am-2pm. Wild Lotus Yoga Downtown, 2372 St Claude Ave, New Orleans. WildLotusYoga.com Bind Your Own Coptic Journal – 12-5pm. $100. Paper Machine, 6330 St Claude Ave, New Orleans. GutWrenchPress.com Rubber Duck Derby – 2-5pm. City Park, New Orleans. DuckRace.com Dynamic – 9pm. Free until 10pm. The Art Garage, 2231 St Claude Ave, New Orleans.

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Pranayama Sundays – 10-11am. NOLA Yoga Loft, 2042 Magazine St, New Orleans.

NOLAYogaLoft.com Sewing Rebellion Workshop – 12pm.

Free. Paper Machine, 6330 St Claude, New Orleans. JeannieDetweiler@outlook.com Herb Walk – 2pm. Medicinal herbs will be available to purchase. $20. 24447 Hwy 190, Lacombe. Call to register. Sharon Murphy: 504.579.1493 Restore To Radiance: Chill into Summer w/ Restorative Yoga – 2-5pm. Wild Lotus Yoga Uptown, 4842 Perrier St, New Orleans.

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JUNE 4, 2018

Project Power – 8am. Through June 8th.

Sojourner Truth Neighborhood Center, 2200 Lafitte St, New Orleans. Diabetes.org/ CampPowerUpNewOrleans Superhero Camp – 9am. Through June 15th. $577. Upturn Arts, 1719 Toledano St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70115. Dana@UpturnArts. org Fishing Camp – 9am-3pm. Through June 22nd. Geaux Create, 123 Canal St, New Orleans. GeauxCreateFac.Wixsite.com

JUNE 5, 2018

Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 12:30pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program at Hannan Wellness. Free. 101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline Dr, New Orleans. 504-454-2000.

Rhythm Works Integrative Dance Class – 4pm. $200. Also June 12th & 26th. We Rock the Spectrum, 1401 W Esplanade Ave, Unit 1610, Kenner.

WeRockTheSpectrumNewOrleans.com

Swedish Massage Clinic – 6:15 & 7:30pm. Also June 19. Help 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, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972 Neuro Muscular Therapy Clinic – 6:15 & 7:30pm. Also June 19. Help 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, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972

JUNE 6, 2018

Swedish Massage Clinic – 12:45 & 2:15pm. Also June 20 & 27. Help 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, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972

JUNE 7, 2018

Deep Tissue Massage Clinic – 6:15pm, 7pm & 7:30pm. Help a student with their education at our student massage clinic. Deep Tissue is a full body massage that really works out the kinks. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972

JUNE 8, 2018

Neuro Muscular Therapy Clinic – 12:45 & 2:15pm. Also June 13, 15, 22 & 29. Help 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, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972 InQueery Young Adult LGBTQ Opening – 5:30-7pm. Free. Longue Vue House & Gardens, 7 Bamboo Rd, New Orleans. LongueVue.com

JUNE 9, 2018

Saturday Morning Massage Clinic – 9:15 & 10:30am. Also June 16 & 23. Help a student with their education at our student massage clinic. June 9 & 23 – Neuro Muscular Therapy, June 16 – Deep Tissue. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972 New Orleans Comic Con – 10am.

Through June 10th. Alario Center, 2000 Segnette Blvd, Westwego.

MightyConShows.com The Four Desires Workshop – 12:30-5:30pm. $395. Swan River Yoga, 2940 Canal St, New Orleans.

SwanRiverYoga.com Intro to Teaching the Softer Side of Yoga – 2:30-6:30pm. Also June 10th. Wild Lotus Yoga Uptown, 4842 Perrier St, New Orleans.

WildLotusYoga.com Paint Taste Spa – 6-9pm. Off da Hook Creole Catering, 1113 Teche St, New Orleans. 504.338.1461.

Live Art with Philip Rau – 7pm-1am. Palace Market, 619 Frenchmen St, New Orleans.

PalaceMarketNOLA.com New Orleans Pride Parade – 7:30-9:30pm. French Quarter, New Orleans. NewOrleansPride Festival.com

JUNE 10, 2018

Roots & Wings: Advance Your Practice – 2-5pm. Wild Lotus Yoga Downtown, 2372 St Claude Ave, New Orleans. WildLotusYoga.com

JUNE 12, 2018

Luna Botanicals Living Art: Mounted Tropicals – 6-8pm. $50. Auction House Market, 801 Magazine St, New Orleans.

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JUNE 15, 2018

Art 4 Heroes – 6pm.

Renaissance Hotel, 700 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans.

BeckyFos.com OHL’s Fourth Annual Pirate Ball – 8-11pm. $50. The Cannery, 3803 Toulouse St, New Orleans. OHLPirateBall.com

JUNE 16, 2018

Abstract Painting with Bonnie Maygarden – 10am-1pm. Ogden Museum, 925 Camp St, New Orleans. OgdenMuseum.org

JUNE 17, 2018

Father’s Day Race – 8am-12pm.

Audubon Park, 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans. RunNOTC.org SYSS Photo Shoot – 8am4pm. Also June 18th. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans. ShowYourSoftSide.org Herb Walk – 2pm. Medicinal herbs will be available to purchase. $20. 24447 Hwy 190, Lacombe. Call to register.

Sharon Murphy: 504.579.1493

JUNE 18, 2018

Renaissance Festival Arts Camp – 9am. Through June 22nd. Esplanade Mall, Kenner.

DramaKids.com

JUNE 19, 2018

Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 12:30pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program at Hannan Wellness. Free. 101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline Dr, New Orleans.

504-454-2000 Uncommon Exchanges: Juneteenth – 6-7:15pm.

Free. Newcomb Art Museum, Woldenberg Art Center, New Orleans. NewcombArtMuseum.

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JUNE 21, 2018

Botox Thursday – 9am-5pm. $9/unit, minimum 20 units.

Paradise on Columbia Med Spa, 200 N Columbia St, Covington.

ParadiseOnColumbia.com Let’s Draw! Drawing Meetup – 6-8pm. $30. Paper Machine, 6330 St Claude Ave, New Orleans.

GutWrenchPress.com Half Pagan Summer Solstice Concert – 7pm. Banks Street Bar, 4401 Banks St, New Orleans.

JUNE 22, 2018

Swamp Magic NOLA Fest – 12pm. Through June 24th. Free.

Bloody Mary Haunted Museum, 826 N Rampart Ave, New Orleans.

FareHarbor.com Step Up Second Line – 7-11pm. $38. FestiGals, 615 Baronne St, New Orleans. FestiGals.org/StepUp

JUNE 23, 2018

Motorcycle Open Track Day – 8am-5pm. $150. NOLA Motorsports Park, 11075 Nicolle Blvd, Avondale.

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Rock and Roll Luau III – 12-9pm.

Free. Wayward Owl, 3940 Thalia St, New Orleans.

Country Two-Step Workshop – 1-3:30pm. $28. NOLA Spaces, 1719 Toledano St, New Orleans.

FromThisDanceForward.com Chakra Tuning Series: Tune the Fire – 2:30-4:30pm. Wild Lotus Yoga Downtown, 2372 St Claude Ave, New Orleans. WildLotusYoga.com

JUNE 26, 2018

Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 5:30pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program at Hannan Wellness. Free.

101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline Dr, New Orleans. 504-454-2000

JUNE 27, 2018

2018 NAMI National Convention – 7:30am. Through June 30th. Sheraton Hotel, 500 Canal St, New Orleans.

NAMI.org/Convention

JUNE 28, 2018

Green Drinks – 5:30-7:00pm.

Focusing on local and healthy food.

Rooftop at ReFresh, 300 N Broad St, New Orleans. MyLifeCity.com

JUNE 30, 2018

Overcoming Racism Workshop – 8am-4pm. $75. 4.0 Schools, 643 Magazine St, New Orleans.

ProjectPeacefulWarriors.org Creating Bonsai – 9am-12pm. $35.

New Orleans Botanical Garden, 3 Victory Ave, New Orleans.

NewOrleansCityPark.com/ Botanical-Garden Slidell Heritage Festival – 4-11pm.

Free. Slidell Heritage Park, 1701 Bayou Ln, Slidell.

Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 5:30pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program at Hannan Wellness. Free. 101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline Dr, New Orleans.

504-454-2000.

Vinyasa & Vino – 6:30-9:30pm.

NOLA Yoga Loft, 2042 Magazine St, New Orleans. NOLAYogaLoft.com

JUNE 13, 2018

Horizons 2018 – 7:30am. Through June 14th. New Orleans Marriott, 555 Canal St, New Orleans.

Horizons.JFF.org

JUNE 14, 2018

Cheers! Support the Center – 4-8pm. Rusty Nail, 1100 Constance St, New Orleans. celsjr.org

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Eat Local New Orleans is challenging YOU to go 30 days in June eating only foods grown, caught, or raised within a 200-mile radius of New Orleans to raise awareness of the nutritional, economic, environmental and cultural benefits of eating locally sourced foods.

Sign Up Today! www.nolalocavore.org

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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 – 8:5010am. 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, Bikraminspired 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. 504-899-3390.

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. 504-899-3390.

UnityNewOrleans.org Strength Palace – 10-11am. Nopressure group exercise class for real people promoting positivity and strength for all. 4210 St Claude Ave, inside Shaolin-Do Kung Fu & Tai Chi, New Orleans.

Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center Sunday Service – 11am.

3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans.

504-899-3390. UnityNew Orleans.org.

Sunday Celebration Service – 11am. Unity of Metairie. 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd, 504-8857575. 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.

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Basic/Beginners Aikido Class – 3:30pm-4:30pm. Practice the art of peace. First class free. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St, Ste. 103 in Mid-City, New Orleans. 504-2084861. 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

stories complete the mind-body connection. Led by Heidi, a certified Kidding Around yoga instructor and experienced elementary school teacher. $49/six classes; $10 dropin. Transform NOLA. 8509 Oak St, New Orleans. 985-640-2648.

TransformNOLA.com Yoga in the Cathedral – 5:306:30pm. Bring your own mat. Free (donations accepted.) Christ Church Cathedral, 2919 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans.

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HIIT at the Peristyle – 6-7:30pm.

All levels. Bring a water bottle and a friend. Free. Peristyle on City Park.

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.

Northshore Table Tennis Club – 6:30-9:30pm. $5 per session. Abita Recreation District #11. 22517 Hwy 36, Abita Springs.

Beginners Karate Class – 5:306:15pm. Also Wednesday and Friday. First class free. LA Karate Association Dojo, 706C Phosphor Ave, Metairie. 504-835-6825.

LKAKarate.com 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. 504-2084861. Info@NOLAAikido.com.

Flowering Lotus Mindfulness Meditation Group – 7-8:30pm.

Donation. Flowering Lotus Meditation and Retreat Center, 627 Opelousas Ave, Algiers Point.

FloweringLotusMeditation.org

tuesday 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. 985-467-0900 or dc@ affordablehealingarts.com.

Connected Warriors Yoga – 121pm. Higher Power Yoga and Cycle, 514 City Park Ave. Free Yoga for Veterans, Service members, active, military, and their friends and family.

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

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Powerpath Mastermind Miracles Sangha – 6:30pm. 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. 504-899-3390.

UnityNewOrleans.org.

wednesday 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. 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. 985-6402648. mia@TransformNOLA.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. 504-2084861. 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. A Course in Miracles – 6:30pm.

Facilitated by Mary Beth Ellis.

Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. 504-899-3390. UnityNew Orleans.org.

A Course in Miracles Discussion – 7pm. Join Rev Jack Fowler.

Love offering. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie. 504-885-7575. Unity OfMetairie.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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Uptown Hot Vinyasa – 9-10am. New class time! A dynamic, heated flow practice.

Come sweat and move like you! All levels welcome.

Yes, Yoga. 8338 Oak St, New Orleans. YesYogaNOLA@ gmail.com. YesYogaNOLA.co

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. 985-6402648. TransformNOLA.com

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. 985-467-0900 or dc@affordable healingarts.com.

Happier Hour Wine Tasting – 5-7pm. Free.

Spirit Wine, 3500 Magazine St, New Orleans.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Free. Popp’s Bandstand, in front of Morning Call in City Park. 56 Dreyfous drive. Bring a mat, a water bottle, and a friend.

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. Alvar Library.

Northshore Table Tennis Club – 6:30-9:30pm. $5 per session. Abita Recreation District #11. 22517 Hwy 36, Abita Springs.

Infinite Health Intention Board Workshop – 6:308:30pm. Every 2nd Thursday. $47. Infinite Health Integrative Medicine Center – 3900 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Ste 204 – Metairie. Lenae.

Goolsby@gmail.com, YourInfiniteHealth.com Health & Wellness Network of Commerce Meeting – 6:30-8pm. Every 4th Thursday. Free for Members, $20 Online, $25 Door. Register for head count for the refreshments and check-in. Infinite Health Integrative Medicine Center, 3900 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Suite 204, Metairie.

Lenae.Goolsby@gmail.com, HWNCC.com Peaceful Mamas Monthly Class for Busy Moms – 7:45-9:15pm. Wild Lotus Yoga Uptown. 504-899-0047.

TeamLotus@WildLotusYoga. com. WildLotusYoga.com

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. YesYoga NOLA@gmail.com. YesYogaNOLA.co 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. facebook. com/neworleansspiritualawakening.

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.

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. UnityNew Orleans.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.

Level Up Intermediate Yoga – 11am12:15pm. 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. ChristynLiveOak Dance@gmail.com

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