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5 WAYS TO GET & KEEP MEN HEALTHY — HOW TO NATURALLY BOOST TESTOSTERONE LEVELS — IS MEN’S MAKEUP GOING MAINSTREAM?

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letter from the publisher FOR ALL THINGS NATURAL IN NOLA

contact us PUBLISHER

Melissa Burbank EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Jordan Figueredo DIGITAL EDITOR

Coco Guerin LAYOUT

am so excited for our first issue on men’s health! We have focused a great deal on women’s health, but never solely on men’s health, and when I was contemplating what our editorial themes for 2019 would be, I decided it was time. As a mother of a 10-year-old boy, the subject is closer to my heart than ever before.

Men in the United States face many of the same health problems men in other developed countries face to a greater or lesser extent. In 2016, the life expectancy for men in the United States was 76.3 years, around five years less than that of women. The leading causes of death for men in 2016 were heart disease and cancer, accounting for a combined 46.7 percent of all male deaths that year.

In addition to physical disease, mental health issues are common among men in the U.S., with suicide ranking the seventh-leading cause of death. Men are often more likely than women to participate in behavior that puts their health at risk, through smoking and drinking alcohol for example, highlighting the need for men to be educated on basic health and encouraged to lead healthy lifestyles.

That is why this issue was so important. Here you will find articles on how to boost testosterone naturally, the best foods to eat for men’s health, and 5 ways for men to get and stay healthy.

Boys, this one’s for you.

Melissa

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BEST FOODS FOR MEN’S HEALTH

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SUMMER MELON SALAD

By Ye Olde College Inn

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IS MEN’S MAKEUP GOING MAINSTREAM? JORDAN’S TAKE 5

Get and Keep Men Healthy

ASK THE LIFE COACH

Diet Doubts

Ochsner Eat Fit

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HEALTHY HERO James Brown

LIFECITY

Four Tips for Men’s Health

DEPARTMENTS 8 fit body 14 natural beauty 10 conscious 18 lifecity eating 20 calendar 11 recipe for 22 ongoing calendar success

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Dis ’n Nat JUNE IS MEN’S HEALTH MONTH The goal of Men’s Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys.

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WOMEN ARE 100% MORE LIKELY THAN MEN TO VISIT THE DOCTOR for annual exams and preventative services.

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1 IN 2 MEN ARE DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER in their lifetime

PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON SIGNED THE BILL ESTABLISHING NATIONAL MEN’S HEALTH WEEK.

compared to 1 in 3 women.

“AS I SEE IT, EVERY DAY YOU DO ONE OF TWO THINGS: BUILD HEALTH OR PRODUCE DISEASE IN YOURSELF.” —Adelle Davis

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HOW TO NATURALLY BOOST TESTOSTERONE LEVELS

By Erik Figueredo

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inding a natural way to boost testosterone levels is a hot topic. To my wonderful people out there who are interested in the possibility of naturally boosting their T-Levels, I have some recommendations that may help you. So, here’s the skinny—one way to potentially boost testosterone levels is to…wait for it… are you ready? One way to boost T-levels is to perform compound movements. What is a compound movement? I respect you for asking, you clever devil you. You aren’t the kind of human to simply feign awareness because you are deeply petrified by the notion of seeming

misinformed, but rather you genuinely want to know. I respect you and for that reason next time you are in my city, mojitos on me.

When I refer to compound movements I am referencing full body movements. These are not the single joint movements you see every person in a Globo Gym in a vicinity near you performing. I am not talking about bicep curls and tricep extensions. I am not advocating leg curls and leg extensions in this article. I am saying it’s about time we get down to the nitty gritty. I am talking about full body movements such as Squats, Deadlifts, Lunges,

Pull-ups, Push-ups, and the glorious Farmer’s Walk.

I find that people are for some reason in love with overcomplicating things. I do not subscribe to that love affair. I believe in the power of efficiency. What a beautiful thing it is to not work harder but to work smarter. If you want to boost your testosterone levels, it is not a matter of doing more and more but rather it is all about embracing the power of compound movements and understanding that in order to get to your goals, you need to master effective movements. Quality over quantity or in a simpler manner of speaking,

Erik Figueredo is a health and wellness trainer with various certifications based out of Miami, Florida.

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work smarter not harder. The goal is not to add more sets and reps to your workout program but to add more quality full body movement patterns. If your goal is to boost testosterone levels, embrace full body movement patterns, such as squats and deadlifts and allow the single joint machine-based movements to slide to the back burner for the time being. We are not machines and as far as I am concerned, we are still human beings. So, do your best to train like a homo sapien. Incorporate full body movements and watch the progress. Testosterone levels will rise and you will be happy because I said so and what I say goes.

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TART CHERRIES: The pigment in cherries and cherry juice mimics the effects of some anti-inflammatory medicines and there are no side effects.

CHOCOLATE: Chocolate may improve blood flow if you eat the right kind. The flavanols in dark chocolate may curb levels of bad cholesterol, improve circulation, and keep blood pressure in check.

Best Foods for Men’s Health

PISTACHIOS: Nuts provide protein, fiber, and zinc. Also, pistachios are especially high in plant sterols that improve cholesterol levels.

LEAN RED MEAT: Red meat can be good for you as lean cuts of beef and pork are packed with protein and have only a little more fat than chicken breasts. Red meat is also a good source of leucine, an amino acid that helps build muscle.

SHELLFISH: Shellfish and other types of seafood are rich in zinc, which is important for the heart, muscles, and reproductive system.

Low zinc levels are linked to poor sperm quality and male infertility.

AVOCADO: The monounsaturated fat in avocados packs a punch against cholesterol.

FATTY FISH: Fatty fish like salmon, herring, sardines, and halibut have omega-3 fatty acids that protect against heart disease, which is the top killer of men in the U.S. GINGER: Ginger may help calm inflammation in the body and may also reduce the pain of exercise-related muscle injuries.

MILK & YOGURT: Packed with protein, potassium, and friendly bacteria that keep the gut healthy.

BANANAS: Critical for muscle contractions and bone health as well as blood pressure.

SOY FOODS: The food that offers the best protection against prostate cancer may be soy.

ORANGE VEGETABLES: An excellent source of beta-carotene, lutein, and vitamin C. These nutrients may also lower your odds of developing an enlarged prostate.

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recipe for success

OCHSNER EAT FIT

Summer Melon Salad This Summer Melon Salad is

½ cantaloupe, cut into 4 slices

perfect for backyard cookouts,

2 cups watermelon, cut into 2-inch cubes

served as an appetizer, a side salad,

Pinch of sea salt

or even as a family-style platter.

Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

MAKES 4 SERVINGS

4 tablespoons goat cheese, crumbled

Per serving: 160 calories, 7 grams fat, 2 grams saturated fat, 260 mg sodium, 13 grams carbohydrate, 1 gram fiber, 11 grams sugar (0 added sugar), 12 grams protein RECIPE PROVIDED BY YE OLDE COLLEGE INN

8 ounces lump crabmeat 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil On serving plates, divide cantaloupe slices and cubed watermelon. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top each serving with 2 ounces crabmeat and 1 tablespoon goat cheese. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and oil. Serve chilled. natural awakenings

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TAPPING INTO THE MEN’S WELLNESS OPPORTUNITY

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istrict Vision’s audio series for runners isn’t like most other sports podcasts. Each episode breaks down the fundamentals of meditation, walking athletes through the principles of Buddhist Vipassana and yoga.

“It’s simply a way of seeing the world with more clarity,” he says in the introduction to the five-part series, which has attracted nearly 10,000 listeners since it debuted in November. “I sometimes think of a meditation journey as a marathon of the mind.”

Vallot and Tom Daly founded District Vision in 2016 with a line of sports eyewear, but the brand has since evolved to offer “tools for mindful athletes.” Along with the usual assortment of trail running shoes and apparel, the company also sells

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what it claims to be the first all-natural hydrogel drink and hosts regular events that combine running and meditation.

What sets District Vision apart from similarly mindful brands is that most of its customers are men. Women have largely driven the wellness boom — the idea that good health isn’t just about physical fitness, but emotional, spiritual and mental fitness, too. Most wellness brands, from luxury retailers like Goop to low-priced newcomers like Bobbi Brown, still mainly target women with the message that self-care means figuring out what feels good and doing it routinely. (It doesn’t hurt that “wellness” is often associated with vanityfueled goals of weight loss and clear skin.)

Now the industry is waking up to men as a potential market as well. Traditional notions about masculinity are evolving, leading more men to try practices and products that past generations would have seen as too feminine.

Hyper-masculine public figures are jumping on the wellness bandwagon. Podcaster Joe Rogan espouses the benefits of a daily kale smoothie. Life coach Tony Robbins talks about his approach to “bio-hacking,� which includes cryotherapy and magnetic therapy. Even Goop is getting in on the action, with plans for a men’s podcast to launch in May called Goopfellas, followed by a men’s vertical on its website and a dedicated newsletter. It says 23 percent of its audience is male.

Men’s wellness is part of a larger trend with modern consumers, particularly younger ones, who seek to identify with the values of the brands they shop. They’re driving the success of a new generation of brands that don’t rely only on conventional endorsements or aspirational marketing.

But many men’s sportswear and athleisure brands have yet to tap into the trend. From market leaders to direct-to-consumer startups, marketing strategies often appeal more to men who want a six-pack and aspire to jump as high or run as fast as their sports heroes.

A new generation of athleisure brands, led

by Outdoor Voices, have cropped up since 2012, promising athletic wear for people who just want to have fun with fitness, not compete.

But District Vision is one of a few newer brands that are catering to men who see physical fitness as part of an overall lifestyle that also prioritizes mental health, and who aren’t scared to try herbal supplements like ashwagandha to reduce anxiety. “One or two brands have created an industry with the idea that LeBron [James, NBA player] is greatness,� said Daly. That’s a lot of pressure for the everyday person or even a devotee of Barry’s Bootcamp, and something the co-founders felt like could be a distinctly negative pressure.

Lululemon, which helped propel “athleisure� into the mainstream, launched its first campaign

targeting men only in 2017. Known for its women’s leggings and focus on yoga, the Vancouver brand is now focusing on producing and promoting more men’s products, with the goal of the category representing a quarter of total sales by 2020. (It’s currently at just over 20 percent.)

In 2016, two years after launching the men’s category, the company hired a senior vice president of men’s design, Ben Stubbington, from Theory. As of its most recent earnings report, men’s sales are growing faster than women’s. Next week, Lululemon is launching a collaboration with New York menswear designer Robert Geller, which debuted during fashion week in February.

Wellness offers an opportunity for smaller athletic wear start-ups, which seek to differentiate themselves from the dominant market leaders, Nike and Adidas.

Nate Checketts, founder of men’s premium athletic apparel line Rhone, said early on in the development of the brand that a former sportswear executive told him that the category’s leading brands operated on the idea that marketshare is directly correlated to the number of professional athletes on contract as endorsers.

Checketts designed Rhone around a different marketing message: Models are rarely photographed on the basketball court or football field but instead shown running, doing yoga or in the gym. “What I think has been so great over the last ten years is that a lot of the stigmas around gender identity, race identity are starting to fade away and people can just focus on being well,� he said.

Ryan Willms, a Los Angeles creative director who launched wellness website Into the Well at the beginning of the year, has a similar approach to fitness. “Now rather than get fit or run faster, my goal is to become a better person,� he said.

Willms decided to launch the site after a series of personal injuries led him to rethink his approach to fitness and relaxation a few years ago.

Wellness content online from sites like Goop, Well + Good and Mind Body Green, is “rarely positioned in a way that is appealing or approachable to guys,� he said. “The way that a lot of the headlines are written are more in line with how Vogue headlines are written.� “It’s this idea of, ultimately, how do brands represent these values that we believe in?� said Daly. “If you look at life as this idea of, ultimately, self-awareness, companies that are part of that process for you...will resonate and have more influence over purchase decisions than ever before.� natural awakenings

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IS MEN’S MAKEUP GOING MAINSTREAM?

“BEAUTY IS ABOUT STYLE. IT KNOWS NO GENDER.” So proclaims the press release announcing Chanel’s first line of makeup for men, Boy de Chanel.

Named for Coco Chanel’s lover Boy Capel, the line launched in September in South Korea and comes to stores in the U.S. this year.

The line may be capitalizing on a growing trend. Some believe that makeup for men is becoming more and more mainstream, buoyed by makeovers on Queer Eye and an expansive attitude toward masculinity among American youth.

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Men’s makeup is far from a new phenomenon. Male courtiers in 18th-century Europe wore it, and as Yi points out, cosmetics are already popular among men in South Korea. But in the U.S., men have traditionally shunned makeup.

If that’s changing, makeup could help men break down restrictive gender norms and express themselves more fully. But it could also force them to face something that has, until now, been mostly the province of women: the pressure to live up to unrealistic beauty standards by spending ever more of their income on lipsticks, powders, and creams.

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Makeup, however, did not become mainstream for anyone in the U.S. until the 1920s. “Companies that sell makeup could make twice as much money if they could sell to men,�

Wade said. But that didn’t happen: “Somehow gender ideology beat capitalism in this competition.�

But others believe that when it comes to painting our faces, the boundaries between men and women are coming down.

Meanwhile, brands like Cover Girl and Maybelline have featured men in their ads. And the popularity of Netflix’s Queer Eye has helped demystify cosmetics for men.

There’s an increased pressure in recent years “for men to maintain youthfulness, and so it does seem that they’re increasingly seeking out aesthetic treatments,� said Jules Lipoff, MD, an assistant professor of clinical dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania.

But “it’s a chicken-and-egg thing,� he said. “Is it that men started to get more interested in it, and then they started marketing and pushing it more, or did they start marketing and pushing it more, and then there was more interest?�

Yi believes the ascendance of Generation Z is ushering in a more accepting attitude toward men’s makeup in American society.

Makeup for men could encourage self-expression—or self-doubt.

Although research is limited, men’s skin appears to differ from women’s in certain ways, Lipoff said. A 1975 study found that men’s skin tended to be thicker than women’s, but that it lost more collagen with time. Men also tend to have different complaints about their skin than women.

But men and women don’t really have different product needs from a dermatological perspective, Lipoff said. Most people can benefit from sunscreen and a moisturizer if they have dry skin.

Of course, feminists have long debated the politics of makeup for women, weighing the opportunities for experimentation and self-expression against the pressure to conform to a certain standard of beauty—at least since the second wave, feminist critics have taken aim at the expectation that women must modify their appearances to be attractive to men and acceptable in society. When singer-songwriter Alicia Keys began appearing in public without makeup in 2016, it was, in part, an effort to push back against such expectations. “In the morning from the minute that I wake up,� she wrote in the song “Girl Can’t Be Herself,� “What if I don’t want to put on all that makeup? Who says I must conceal what I’m made of? Maybe all this Maybelline is covering my self-esteem.�

Others, meanwhile, have seen makeup as a way to assert their identities in a world that devalues them.

Historically, few men have had to concern themselves with the politics of makeup. But if men’s makeup becomes mainstream, they may find themselves fac-

ing some of the same pressures’ women feel—and, perhaps, gaining some of the same opportunities for expression.

While men still face far less judgment about their appearance than women do, Lipoff said, increased focus on men’s looks could have an impact on their mental health. “I wouldn’t be surprised if with time, you start to see more body dysmorphic disorder, more eating disorders and other things increasing in men,� he said. In the UK, the number of men hospitalized for eating disorders rose by 70 percent between 2010 and 2016, the same rate of increase as among women, as Sarah Marsh reports in the Guardian.

Yi argues that men already have a lot of the same insecurities as women, “it’s just that they have been conditioned not to talk about it.� Women “have been able to identify the issues that they go through, and they are able to find ways to get over that stuff, whereas guys, they have all of these issues, but they’ve been bottled up,� he said.

By talking openly about men’s beauty along with other issues at Very Good Light, he said he hopes to counteract the “toxic masculinity� that leads men to keep their problems to themselves.

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Jordan's Take 5

Your editor's guide to all things #naturalinnola

5 WAYS TO GET & KEEP MEN HEALTHY: Statistically speaking, men visit the doctor less than women do.

Here are five ways to get and keep men healthy: 1. GENERAL HEALTH:

3. IMMUNIZATIONS:

• Annual Wellness Exam: Focus on preventative care, vaccinations, disease screenings, and medical education. • Bone Mineral Density Test: Men 70+ should have the test done at least once.

2. HEART HEALTH: • Blood Pressure: Should be checked once every 2 years beginning at age 20. If above 120/80, you are encouraged to check it more often. • Cholesterol: Should be checked every 4 to 6 years beginning at age 20. • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: A one-time screening is recommended for men 65-75 who have a history of smoking.

• Men 50+ should get vaccinated to prevent shingles. • Men 65+ should be vaccinated against pneumonia. • Men 21 and younger should be vaccinated against HPV. • Men 26+ who intend to have sex with other men, are transgender, or who have HIV should also be vaccinated.

4. PROSTATE HEALTH: • Men 50+ should talk about screening for prostate cancer with their healthcare provider. • African-American men and men who have a family history of prostate cancer should discuss screenings at age 45.

Ask e Life Coach Why should I follow any diet program when they are all debunked eventually? It’s hard for me to trust the latest diet fads, whether they are paleo, Whole-30, or something else.

I’m old enough to remember when the things that were bad are now good and vice versa.

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5. SEXUAL HEALTH: • All men 15-65 should be screened for HIV at least once. • All men should have a screening for syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea at least once a year. • All men should talk to their provider about any issues with erectile dysfunction, less or no interest in sex, or problems with ejaculation. • If you think you may be infertile, talk to your provider as fertility tests and treatments are available.

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totally understand what you’re experiencing, Barbara. I’m also old enough to remember when eggs were considered a “dangerous� food and the grocery store aisles were full of egg substitutes, and now people eat eggs for breakfast every day!

You’re correct that you don’t have to follow the diet program du jour, and that you can lead a long healthy life by listening to your body and generally eating sensibly and not excessively.

When we research nutrition advice over time, we notice that certain foods are always considered healthy. Fruits and vegetables, especially grown locally and in season, are rarely a poor choice. Whole ingredients turned into delicious meals are almost always preferable to processed foods.

This approach isn’t flashy, and it doesn’t require following a bunch of steps, buying a program, or stocking up on supplements. As is true in so many realms, simplicity and common sense work well for choosing healthy food. If you’re looking for permission to trust your own wisdom, give it to yourself.

Carla is a master certified life coach in New Orleans. Have a question or want to learn more about programs, events or services? Contact her at carla@livingwildandprecious.com or 504-507-0687.

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HEALTHY HERO

JAMES BROWN

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ames Brown is the Fit NOLA Healthy Hero for the month of June 2019. Mr. Brown is the program manager for the Prime Time Reading Family Reading Initiative. PRIME TIME, Inc. is a subsidiary of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH). The LEH is a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. James Brown is a Healthy Hero because he takes the initiative to engage colleagues in one of his many healthy activities—counting steps. Dani Faulkner-Edwards, Office and Facilities manager for the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities states, “As a result, James leads us in two scheduled Step O’clocks, 10:50 a.m. and 2:50 pm. We walk around our floor for 10 mins. If the weather permits, we will walk around our block. This technically generates about 100 steps a minute. For those of us who are chained to our desks, this has been a welcomed change and has encouraged us to get up and walk more!�

When asked if James Brown had unlimited resources, what steps would he take to improve the wellness of your community, the nominee stated that James would “purchase fitness trackers for all staff and tenants in the building.� We at the New Orleans Health Department congratulate Mr. Brown for continuing to advocate for his residents and staff to move more as well as Move with the Mayor. For more information about LEH, visit https://www.primetimefamily.org/.

For more information about how you can Move with the Mayor, go to www.oyohla.com.

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/health-department/fit-nola/healthy-hero/.

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FOUR YOUR HEALTH In the spirit of Men’s Health Month, our friends at Benefit Administration Group (BAG) have offered four lifestyle opportunities that can make a major impact for men:

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Quitting Tobacco

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Staying Active

Did you know that about 30% of men in the U.S. smoke cigarettes? Quitting can produce immediate and long-term benefits by lowering your risk for heart, lung, gum diseases, cancer, and other illnesses.

Second-hand smoke can be equally harmful, so smoking cessation helps everyone!

Men are more likely than women to be diagnosed with diabetes, one of Louisiana’s leading causes of death. To stay healthy, men should get at least 2.5 hours of moderate aerobic exercise each week and should partake in musclestrengthening activities at least two days per week.

Want to learn more about Men’s Health Month? Find tips, articles, and more at WWW.MENSHEALTHMONTH.ORG and ask your doctor about preventative measures for men.

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Seeking Care Say hello to your Primary Care Physician! Regular screenings can go a long way in preventing men’s health issues. Ask your doctor which tests are right for you and how often you should have them done. In between visits, be sure to monitor personal numbers like blood pressure, cholesterol, and body mass index. Early screenings can not only save you money in the long run, they can also save your life.

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Starting the Conversation Support the men in your life by educating and encouraging them. Let them know that it’s okay to discuss mental and physical issues and to seek help when needed. Keep the conversation going by checking in regularly and joining them in making lifestyle changes— Everyone can benefit from healthy choices!

This month, challenge yourself to take these steps to improve your holistic health and wellness.

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TELL NOLA WHAT YOU’RE DOING! Email event submissions to calendar@nalamag.com by the 7th of the month.

JUNE 11, 2019

DIY Floating Shelves—2-4pm. $20, Members $15, Scholarship $10. The Green Project, 2831 Marais St, New Orleans.

TheGreenProject.org

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JUNE 1, 2019

JUNE 8, 2019

National Learn to Row Day— 8:30-10am. New Orleans Rowing Club, 5958 St. Bernard Ave, New Orleans. NewOrleansRowingClub. org/Adult-Learn-To-Row Open House at Ninth Ward Nursery—9am-5pm. 2641 Deslonde St, New Orleans.

NinthWardNursery.com Treating Digital & Porn Exposure with Caregiver Support—9am-5pm. Loyola University, 6363 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. CSS.Loyno. edu/Counseling/Play-TherapyEducation Bulletproof Native Plants for New Orleans Gardens—10:3011:30am. New Orleans Botanical Garden, 5 Victory Ave, New Orleans. NewOrleansCityPark.com Intro to Reiki: Chakra Balancing 101—1-3pm. Esplanade at City Park, 3443 Esplanade Ave, 2nd Fl Yoga Studio, New Orleans.

TheOhmWell.com

JUNE 3, 2019

Community Kirtan—7-8:15pm.

Wild Lotus Yoga Downtown, 2372 St Claude Ave, New Orleans. 504899-0047 or WildLotusYoga.com.

JUNE 4, 2019

Coffee & Conversation: Imagining Future New Orleans Through Art—10:30am12:30pm. Arts New Orleans, 1307 OCH Blvd #100, New Orleans.

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Couturie Forest Family Volunteer Day—9-11:30am.

Couturie Forest, New Orleans.

NOLANatureSchool.com

JUNE 5, 2019

Finding Focus—5:30-6:30pm.

Longue Vue House & Gardens, 7 Bamboo Rd, New Orleans.

LongueVue.com Canvas & Cocktails—6pm.

Brady’s Wine Warehouse, 1029 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans. TheWeatheredCanvas. com

JUNE 6, 2019

Is This Art: Collage Workshop— 6-9pm. Also June 13th, 20th, & 27th. Paper Machine, 6330 St Claude Ave, New Orleans.

GutwrenchPress.com

JUNE 7, 2019

NOLA Ready CERT Training— 9am-5pm. Free. New Orleans EMS, 2929 Earhart Blvd, New Orleans.

Garden Yard Sale—9am2pm. 527 3rd Ave, River Ridge.

StarAndCrescentCasting.com Puppy Yoga—9am. Great Lawn at City Park, New Orleans.

TakePawsRescue.org Mirror Garden: Mosaic Stepping Stones with Mirror & Glass— 10am. Through June 9th. New Orleans School of Art & Craft, 3041 N Rampart St, New Orleans.

TrueMosaics.com Patterns in Photography—10am12pm. $22. TBD, New Orleans.

NewOrleansPhotography Group.com

Lucky Art Fair—12pm. Through June 9th. Also June 14-16th.

2625 Iberville St, New Orleans.

LuckyArtFair.com

Grant Writing Made Easy— 10:30am-3:30pm. Gretna Library, 102 Willow Dr, Gretna.

YouthanasiaFoundation.com

Crescent City Noire: Black Heritage Tour—5-7pm. $50.

NOPSI Hotel, 317 Baronne St, New Orleans. NABVOnline.org

New Orleans Mindfulness Expo—1-4pm. Mid-City Library, 4104 Canal St, New Orleans.

NOLALibrary.org

Wine & Unwind: Paint & Sip Fundraiser—6-9pm. Knight NonProfit Center, 11975 Seaway Rd, Gulfport, MS. MGCBNR.com Intro to Beekeeping— 6:30-8pm. $20. Grow On, 2358 Urquhart St, New Orleans.

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Yin Yoga Workshop—12-2:30pm.

Wild Lotus Yoga Downtown, 2372 St Claude Ave, New Orleans. 504899-0047 or WildLotusYoga.com.

Indigo Dye & Shibori Workshop— 1-4pm. $65. Miel Brewery & Taproom, 405 6th St, New Orleans.

MeganJewelDesigns.com

Audubon Supper Club: Savanna to Swamp Dinner—5:309pm. Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans.

AudubonNatureInstitute.org

JUNE 13, 2019

Tiffany Window Tours—121pm. Newcomb Art Museum, Woldenberg Art Center, New Orleans. TFriel@Tulane.edu Fusing “Make & Take” Workshop—6-9pm. $80. Lizano’s Glass Haus, 730 Martin Behrman Ave, Metairie.

LizanosGlassHaus.com Floor Loom Workshop—68:30pm. 1215 Japonica St, New Orleans. LenaKolb.com/NewOrleans-Weaving-Studio Bounce Ya Brass—6-8pm. Also June 20th & 28th. $5. W French Quarter Hotel, 316 Chartres St, New Orleans. BounceYaBrass 2019.Eventbrite.com

JUNE 14, 2019

Sawa-Con—12pm. Through June 15th. Hilton Airport Hotel, 901 Airline Dr, Kenner. Sawa-Con.com Water Management Basics— 6:30-8pm. Learn about simple DIY solutions to prevent flooding on your property, including French drains, rain gardens, and barrels. We will also talk about other benefits of rain water and how it can be integrated into garden irrigation and ecological improvement. $20. Grow On, 2358 Urquhart St, New Orleans.

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JUNE 15, 2019

34th KSF US Open—8am-10pm.

Crowne Plaza, 2829 Williams Blvd, Kenner. KSFWorld.org Creating Bonsai from Garden Center Stock—9am-12pm. $35.

New Orleans Botanical Garden, 5 Victory Ave, New Orleans.

SCapley@NOCP.org Studio Lighting Course—9am5pm. Zack Smith Photography, 4514 Magazine St, New Orleans.

ZackSmith.com Copyright & Trademark Rules for Artists—9:30am-12pm. $30.

NOCCA, 2800 Chartres St, New Orleans. NOCCA.com Artist Workshop: Moving Shapes—1-4pm. Ogden Museum, 925 Camp St, New Orleans.

OgdenMuseum.org Freedom to Breathe—13pm. Esplanade at City Park, 3443 Esplanade Ave, 2nd Fl Yoga Studio, New Orleans.

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JUNE 16, 2019

Fathers Day Race—7-11am.

Audubon Park, 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans. RunNOTC.org

JUNE 17, 2019

Adult ADHD Meetup—5:307:30pm. 309 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans. Chadd.org

Cedar Planter Box Workshop— 2-4:30pm. $24, Members $18, Scholarship $12. The Green Project, 2831 Marais St, New Orleans. TheGreenProject.org Grow Mushrooms on Coffee Grounds & More!—6:30-8pm.

We’ll cover basic fungal ecology and life cycles before diving into cultivation basics. We’ll show easy mushroom growing techniques like innoculating buckets with coffee grounds and paper. $20. Grow On, 2358 Urquhart St, New Orleans.

AllYouNeedInstitute.com Peaceful Mamas Monthly Class for Moms—7:45-9:15pm. Wild Lotus Yoga Uptown, 4842 Perrier St, New Orleans. 504-899-0047 or WildLotusYoga.com.

JUNE 21, 2019

Responding to Disclosures Workshop—8:30am-12pm.

Total Community Action, 1420 S Jefferson Davis Pkwy #A, New Orleans. STAR.ngo Art 4 Heroes—6-9pm. Gallery B Fos, 2138 Magazine St, New Orleans. BeckyFos.com Composting Basics & Make a Worm Bin—6:30-8pm. Learn easy tips to compost, what the benefits are, and how you can get started.

We’ll cover the most common mistakes, different methods, how to use compost, and more! $20.

Grow On, 2358 Urquhart St, New Orleans. AllYouNeedInstitute.com

Night Paddle—7-10pm.

Bayou Paddlesports, 1101 Florida Ave, New Orleans.

BayouPaddlesports.com

2nd Annual St John’s Weekend of Conjure—7pm. Through June 25th. Hotel Provincial, 1024 Chartres St, New Orleans.

StJohnsWeekendofConjure.com

JUNE 19, 2019

Cash Money Yoga—7-8:30pm.

Carver Theater, 2101 Orleans Ave, New Orleans. AbstractNOLA.com

RAW New Orleans Presents: Impact—7-11pm. Republic, 828 S Peters St, New Orleans.

RAWArtists.org

JUNE 27, 2019

Beyond Betrayal: Restoring Broken Bonds—8am-3:30pm.

Tulane School of Social Work, 127 Elk Pl, New Orleans.

LouisianaEFT.org

Backyard Chicken Coop—24pm. $35, Members $26, Scholarship $17.50. The Green Project, 2831 Marais St, New Orleans. TheGreenProject.org

Joan of Arc Costume Workshops—9:30am-1:30pm.

Rosedale Library, 4036 Jefferson Hwy, Jefferson.

JoanOfArcParade.org

Adult Hat Making Class—5:308:30pm. Also June 28th. New Orleans Opera Association, 935 Gravier St #1940, New Orleans.

Jan@HatsHatsHats.com

Visible (or Invisible) Mending— 10am-4pm. $95. Lark Studio, 28224 Oak Knoll Rd, Abita Springs, LA.

Creating Edible Ecosystems— 6:30-8pm. a veggie growing part II class with some permaculture principles, biology/ecology, and lots of info on how to keep pests off your plants without chemicals!

We’ll talk about native edible plants, “good” and “bad” bugs, weeds, water management, plant breeding, and so much more! $20.

Grow On, 2358 Urquhart St, New Orleans. AllYouNeedInstitute.com

Linocuts Block Printing— 10:30am-2:30pm. $125. 8501 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge.

FWGallery.net Growing Mushrooms on Logs—10:30am-12pm. A hands-on demonstration of how to grow mushrooms on logs. We’ll begin with some background on our program to remove invasive Chinese Tallow trees. Then we will cover some basic fungal biology before the ins and outs of mushroom cultivation, with a focus on oyster and shiitake mushrooms. $35. Laughing Buddha Nursery, 4516 Clearview Pkwy, Metairie.

AllYouNeedInstitute.com Drag Queen Story Hour— 1pm. Alvar Library, 913 Alvar St, New Orleans.

NewOrleansPublicLibrary.org Date Night Paddle—7-9pm.

Bayou Paddlesports, 1101 Florida Ave, New Orleans.

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JUNE 23, 2019

FUZZ IEEE 2019—8am. Through June 26th. JW Marriott, 611 Common St, New Orleans. Attend.

IEEE.org Chakra Tuning Workshop: Tame the Fire—11am-1pm. Wild Lotus Yoga Downtown, 2372 St Claude Ave, New Orleans. 504-899-0047 or WildLotusYoga.com

JUNE 28, 2019

Backyard Farming—6:30-8pm.

We’ll cover proper irrigation (the secret to success!), what to plant (seeds vs starter plants), where to get plants, bed prep and placement (sun aspect and good dirt), and more! $20. Grow On, 2358 Urquhart St, New Orleans.

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JUNE 29, 2019

Arts Market New Orleans— 10am-4pm. Palmer Park, S Claiborne Ave, New Orleans.

ArtsNewOrleans.org Intro to Permaculture—10:30am12pm. This workshop will discuss how the principles of Permaculture relate to our lives, and what kind of strategies can emerge from these principles. $20. Laughing Buddha Nursery, 4516 Clearview Pkwy, Metairie. AllYouNeedInstitute.com

JUNE 30, 2019

Restore To Radiance: Restorative Yoga Workshop—1-4pm.

Wild Lotus Yoga Uptown, 4842 Perrier St, New Orleans. 504-8990047 or WildLotusYoga.com

TGNC Artist Showcase & Transgender Community Forum—1-4pm. 219 Loyola Ave, New Orleans. TransAdvisory@ CrescentCare.org St John’s Eve Headwashing—710pm. Bayou St John, New Orleans. 504-948-9961.

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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. 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 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, 504885-7575. 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

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monday 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.

Yoga in the Cathedral—5:30-6:30PM. Bring your own mat. Free (donations accepted.) Christ Church Cathedral, 2919 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans.

Yogalates at Duncan Plaza—5:30-6:30pm.

343-349 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112 FootprintsToFitness.com/Yogalates-at-the-Plaza

Children Karate Class—5-5:45pm. Also Wednesday. First class free. 8132 Willow St, New Orleans. Call Sensei King Lam 504-866-2241.

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.

Beginners Karate Class—5:30-6:15pm. Also Wednesday and Friday. First class free. LA Karate Association Dojo, 706C Phosphor Ave, Metairie.

504-835-6825. LKAKarate.com

HIIT at the Peristyle—6-7:30pm. All levels.

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

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

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—12-1pm. 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 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. GoldringWoldenberg JCC, 3747 W Esplanade Ave, Metairie.

Contact Leon at LeonsPlumbingCo@gmail.com or 504-442-7346.

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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.

504-899-3390. UnityNewOrleans.org Filipino Martial Arts Beginners Class—78pm. First class free. 8132 Willow St, New Orleans. Call Sensei King Lam 504-866-2241.

wednesday 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.

BrainHeartBalance.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 Reike 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 Community Meditation—6-7pm. Love Offering. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie. 504-885-7575.

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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@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. 504-208-4861. 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. Taoism—6:30pm. Facilitated by Mary Beth Ellis. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. 504-8993390. 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

thursday 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 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

Self Defense Open Palm System—5:307pm. 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.

Cardio Blast at Duncan Plaza—5:306:30pm. 343-349 Loyola Ave, New Orleans.

FootprintsToFitness.com/Cardio-Blast 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— 6:30-8:30pm. 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 350 New Orleans General Meeting—6:30pm.

First Thursday of the Month. Learn new skills related to organizing, and discover new ways to plug into local efforts to create a healthier and more equitable future. First Unitarian Universalist Church, 2903 Jefferson Ave, New Orleans. 350NewOrleans.org Peaceful Mamas Monthly Class for Busy Moms—7:45-9:15pm. Wild Lotus Yoga Uptown. 504-899-0047. TeamLotus@ WildLotusYoga.com WildLotusYoga.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 New Orleans Spiritual Awakening Group—69pm. 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.

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. 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

friday 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

First Position Adult Beginners Class—11:30am12:30pm. 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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