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his is how it usually goes. I will learn about something new. I will get so excited about the knowledge. So excited about this insight or thought provoking nugget that I will immediately want to see how its wisdom can shed light on my life. I cannot wait to start seeing the power of information. Whether it’s a new book recommended to me by a friend, a new style of eating, a recipe, or song on the radio, I share that same level of excitement.

It’s something new, something I haven’t tried, something I’ll get to experience for the first time. It is wonderful to find such joy in the small things and to be that child that is always excited to learn. If you view everything as a continuous learning experience you will never be bored.

There are downfalls to this zeal for new knowledge, however. My excitement can quickly turn all consuming. I’ll become obsessed with making this new recipe. I’ll drop everything and go to the grocery store to get all of the ingredients needed to prepare the dish or spend hours looking at best practices on YouTube, reading blogs, and searching for fun

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tactics on Pinterest. I’ll throw myself into a new workout regimen. I want to start a new diet right away!

This wonderment is exhilarating when you are able to practice a little selfcontrol. One of the things Melissa and I both struggle with is a search for balance.

How can we be excited about the possibility of the new while still maintaining balance that we should strive so hard to achieve with all of our current best practices? Why are we always slaves to that elusive beauty of the new?

I have this love-hate relationship with my routine. It is what guides my day. It is what makes my world continue to spin and move me forward. I am productive because of it. But I also sometimes feel like a slave to it. This new burst allows me to explore something outside of my normal routine. It is healthy to break the habits and find new interest and experiences. The trick is to do this while remaining true to our core.

In this issue, we celebrate continuous learning. I hope you find new and fresh knowledge in these pages that invigorates your senses and spawns a flicker of excitement at the new. However, remember all of the wonderful practices you have been putting into place as you formed your daily routine. You may find a wonderful new addition or you may find you had it right all along.

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8 newsbrief 10 globalbrief 6 SEA MAMMALS FREED 7 12 globalbrief 7 UGLY PRODUCE SHINES 14 globalbrief 18 localflavor 7 EXTINCT BEES 20 recipeforsuccess TECH FIX

22 localflavor 7 WATERWAY RIGHTS 12 26 healthbrief 8 MEDITATION LIFTS 27 lifecity SPIRITS 28 calendarofevents 10 TAKE A HIKE

by Marlaina Donato 29 lagniappe 12 FEAST IN THE FIELDS 30 ongoingevents

by John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist

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SEA MAMMALS FREED FROM SHOWTIME The California Orca Responsibility and Care Advancement Act, sponsored by Congressman Adam Schiff, is aimed to end the famous SeaWorld orca shows. “It means no more wild capture, no more breeding. We would essentially phase out the captive orcas that are currently in these water parks,” says Schiff. This means that SeaWorld must end their Shamu shows by the end of this year. However, the animals already at the San Diego park will continue to live there. Parks in Orlando and San Antonio will end their shows by 2019.

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orca shows and breeding program. They announced the unveiling of a new attraction this summer, Orca Encounter, as an educational experience.

Gabriela Cowperthwaite, director of the documentary film Blackfish, says that the new show is designed to make the audience feel better, not the animals. “The trainers aren’t safe, and the whales aren’t happy,” she states.

“They’re still just doing manic circles around concrete swimming pools.” The company is developing its first SeaWorld park without orcas in the Middle-Eastern country of Abu Dhabi.

Buzzing RoboBees

TINY ROBOTS SEEN AS TECH FIX FOR EXTINCT BEES

Accepted Misfits

UGLY PRODUCE GAINS STATUS Due to customer requests and petitions, more stores are beginning to stock the one in five pieces of produce that never made the cut before, due to quirky shapes or other blemishes.

Often, these are displayed next to their better-looking, more expensive counterparts to give consumers an ecofriendly choice. The 133 billion pounds worth of misshapen or scarred fruits and vegetables annually plowed under, buried in a landfill or fed to livestock is sharply at odds with the reality that 48 million Americans face food insecurity.

Whole Foods Market created a pilot program in some of its California stores, testing sales in April 2016 with Imperfect Produce (ImperfectProduce.com), a service that delivers to homes. Walmart brought weather-blemished apples to 300 of its Florida stores to kick off their imperfect role in the movement. Five Pittsburgh Giant Eagle stores call their program Produce with Personality, and focus on navel oranges, russet potatoes, peppers and apples. Fourteen Hannaford stores in Albany, New York, offer the Misfits line, while donating unsold produce to local nonprofits. Hy-Vee’s 242 stores, located in eight central states, rolled out the Misfits last December.

For more information, visit EndFoodWaste.org.

Harvard University researchers led by engineering professor Robert Wood have introduced the first RoboBees—bee-sized robots that can ascend and hover in midair while tethered to a power supply.

The project is a breakthrough in the field of micro-aerial vehicles. It has previously been impossible to pack all the components onto such a tiny workable robot framework and keep it lightweight enough to fly.

The researchers believe that within 10 years, RoboBees could artificially pollinate a field of crops, a critical development if the commercial pollination industry cannot recover from the severe bee losses of the past decade.

Source: Science

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WATERWAYS GRANTED PERSONHOOD This year, the Whanganui River, in New Zealand, became the first in the world to be granted the same legal rights as a person.

Equally vital, a court in northern India has given the sacred Ganges and Yamuna rivers, as well as several glaciers, the legal status of “living human entities” to help in the preservation and conservation of the country’s highly polluted waterways, thus allowing polluters to be sued.

These decisions are variants of “rights of nature” measures that date back to the 1970s. More than three dozen U.S. localities have ordinances ascribing varying types of rights to nature or to specific natural objects.

In America, rights of nature activism usually takes the form of ballot initiatives that emerge to contest the power of corporations wherever local natural resources are seen as being threatened. The first such ordinance was passed in 2006, when Tamaqua Borough, in Pennsylvania, sought to protect the town’s drinking water from the nearby dumping of sewage sludge.

More recently, an ordinance from the Boulder (Colorado) County Protectors, with assistance from the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund, asserting the “right to a healthy climate,” was recognized as a federal constitutional right by Judge Ann Aiken, of the U.S. District Court, in Oregon.

Source: BBC

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MEDITATING RAISES SPIRITS MORE THAN A VACATION Scientists from the University of California at San Francisco, and Harvard Medical School, in Boston, tested the effect of vacations and meditation on the genes of 64 women between the ages of 30 and 60 that were novice meditators. They all spent six days at the same resort in California.

Half participated in a meditation program that included yoga, selfreflection exercises and mantra meditation; the other half did not engage in on-site meditation. The researchers also studied a group of 30 experienced meditators already participating in the resort’s meditation program. Blood sample tests and surveys from all 94 8

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women were conducted at intervals: once right before their stay, once right after, a third one month post-vacation and then 10 months after the trip. All the women displayed significant changes to their molecular network pattern after the six days, with the most substantial genetic changes related to immune function and stress response. One month after the resort experience, all groups continued
to display improvements. However, the novice meditators showed fewer symptoms of depression and stress for a significantly longer period than the women not participating in the meditation exercise.

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A TRAIL FOR EVERYONE

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o many, hiking means long-distance treks through forests or backpacking remote terrain.

“In reality, it’s more about getting out into green areas close to home,” says Wesley Trimble, of the American Hiking Society. “It’s about immersion in nature.”

Day hiking can be easily tailored to personal preferences and interests. “Excellent apps and websites list and describe trails in your area or community. We have a database on our site that’s helpful,” says Trimble (AmericanHiking.org). He’s personally high on old rail lines converted to wide, accessible paths (RailsToTrails.us).

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Whatever our location, age or fitness level, a hike can provide opportunities for calming solitude or connecting with people we care about.

Individuals with disabilities can also get outdoors at accommodating trails such as those at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, in Delaware.

There’s always something to be learned in identifying wildlife and plants.

“Families can enjoy time walking outdoors together in ways impossible in other settings,” observes Verna Gates, founder of Fresh Air Family, a Birmingham, Alabama, outdoor activities educational foundation. “Nature aids in well-being in

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many ways.” She points to studies cited at NatureAndForestTherapy.org/thescience.html that reveal how trees emit enzymes into the air that help improve our emotional and physical health.

“When I lost a child, the only place I found solace was in nature. Sitting in a patch of wildflowers truly brought me back to living,” recalls Gates.

EXPLORERS’ HEAVEN Following a lovely trail, much like inspired cooking, is as intriguing and delightful as we wish it to be. From wildflower paths to wine country trails, the great outdoors invites exploration of woodlands, glens, forests, mountain valleys, coastal areas, bayous, deserts and other terrain. Experienced day-trippers recommend revisiting favorite trails in specific seasons.

“I love being in the natural world, be it New Jersey, Florida or Alaska. Every trail offers surprises,” marvels distance hiker Craig Romano (CraigRomano. com). As the author of several day hike guidebooks, he’s seen firsthand how, “Every part of the country offers different perspectives and forms of beauty.

The greatest biological diversity in our country is found in the Great Smoky Mountains, where the rhododendrons are breathtaking in spring.”

The world’s largest mapped cave system is in Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave National Park. Hiking to observe other subterranean wonders in Indiana or Virginia’s Natural Bridge Caverns are no less exhilarating than walking Alabama’s covered bridge trail or painter

Georgia O’Keeffe’s Ghost Ranch country, in New Mexico. The Appalachian Trail, running from Maine to Georgia, attracts thousands of adventurous long-distance trekkers, but such trails also offer sections ideal for day hikes.

Geomagnetic points in Arizona’s vortex region or America’s Stonehenge, in New Hampshire, afford unusual destinations. The wonders of California’s Sonoma County include Planet Walk, a scale model path illustrating our solar system. The Crater of Diamonds State Park, in Arkansas, is the only place in the world where hikers can dig for diamonds and keep what they find, although quartz diamond sites (precious stones less hard than diamonds) can be accessed at other U.S. locales. Coastal walks lead to discovering sea glass and shells. Arboretums in urban areas offer trails flush with local flora.

Joining or starting a hiking club based on common interests is one way to go. “One of our guidebook series encourages outdoor enthusiasts to explore the natural world in their immediate backyards. This approach especially appeals to families, first-time trail users and athletes looking for a quick nature fix after work,” offers Helen Cherullo, publisher of Mountaineers Books (Mountaineers Books.org), a nonprofit committed to conservation and sustainable lifestyles.

Wherever we venture, take nothing but pictures and leave nature untouched.

Cherullo reminds us, “Connecting people to treasured natural landscapes leads to active engagement to preserve these places for future generations. The future of public lands—owned by every American citizen—is literally in our hands.” They deserve our vote.

Be prepared for weather, stay alert, plan ahead and have a trail map so you know what to expect.

Inform others where you will be and what time you plan to be back.

Set a deadline to turn around and head back well before sundown.

Plan on not having cell phone reception.

Wear proper footwear and clothing.

Take a compass and a flashlight.

Bring water and well-sealed trail snacks.

Apply natural, reliable sunscreen (such as Think Sport) Plastic-free water bottles.

Use DEET-free insect and tick repellant (For an easy home recipe, add 15 drops of geranium and eucalyptus essential oils to a two-ounce spray bottle filled with distilled water. Shake well before each use.)

Consider a natural first-aid kit.

(DIY guidelines for creating alternative kits are found at Tinyurl.com/Natural RemediesTravelKit and Tinyurl. com/AnHerbalFirstAidKit.

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist.

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FEAST in the FIELDS THE RISE OF POP-UP ORGANIC DINING

by John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist

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he flip side of enjoying farm to table is taking the table to the farm. So-called “pop-up feasts” are booming at farms throughout the country during growing and harvest seasons. While the format varies, dinners are typically hosted on working rural or urban farms, last about three hours and include aperitifs and a tour before the meal. Wine pairings or beer tastings and live music may be among the enticing activities offered.

Gabriele Marewski, owner of Paradise Farms, near Miami, Florida, was a pioneering forerunner of the trend.

For 10 years prior to retirement, she hosted more than 50 chefs, served thousands of guests an organic Dinner in Paradise and raised more than $50,000 for area charities.

Periodic on-site dinners continue (ParadiseFarms.net).

“Many chefs are active in farm to table dinners on the West Coast. We also see participation among wineries, orchards, cheese makers and breweries,” says A.K. Crump, CEO of TasteTV, in San Francisco, which also supervises PopUpRestaurants.com. “People like to meet the meal maker and know more about the origin of what they eat.”

“I started Dinner on the Farm nine years ago to create unique experiences that connect people to the places their food is grown and the people that grow them,” says Monica Walch, whose pop-up dinners are served picnic-style for friends and families that bring their own tableware. Her company’s Midwest events, usually offered on Minnesota and Wisconsin farms, always feature local chefs, food ingredients and breweries (DinnerOnTheFarm.com).

“There’s nothing like being comfortably seated in the field where your food is growing and having the opportunity to enjoy it just hours after it’s been picked.

Then, add in one-on-one conversations with your chef, brewer and farmer, as well as like-minded community members,” observes Walch, who grew up on an organic dairy farm in Minnesota.

Setting the bar for high-end, white tablecloth, adultsonly communal events, Outstanding in the Field tours the country to offer a taste of fresh, local cuisine prepared by top regional chefs. They’re known for serving meals on long tables set up in fields in prairie ranches, olive groves or fruit orchards, as well as at urban rooftop farms or near vegetable row crops.

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“Our mission is to get folks out to the farm and honor the people whose good work brings nourishment to the table,” says organization founder and chef/artist Jim Denevan. More than 90 five-hour events that include appetizers and a guided farm tour are being held from now through November in more than a dozen states (see OutstandingInTheField.com).

“Some of our most popular events feature farmers of the sea, and are set alongside the ocean or other bodies of water,” adds Lisa Supple, publicist for the company. “They feature local fisher people and oyster and abalone farmers.”

“Epicurean San Diego offers pop-up farm dinner events at Dickinson Farm, in National City, California,” explains owner Stephanie Parker (EpicureanSanDiego. com). “We strive to completely source our produce from the farm.” The veteran-owned, certified organic Dickinson Farm features heirloom fruits, vegetables and herbs grown on a large city lot. “We have focused on urban farms to inspire more people to grow their own food and to show that you don’t have to live on a huge piece of property in the countryside,” Parker notes.

Some pop-up feasts are managed directly by local farmers in partnership with lead chefs. Others serve as annual fundraising events, like The Foodshed Alliance’s Farm to Fork Dinner and Wine Tasting, now in its seventh year (Tinyurl.com/Foodshed-AllianceFarm 2Fork). It’s held at the Alba Vineyard, in Milford, New Jersey, which practices renewable viticulture.

“We already have eight chefs lined up to prepare an eight-course, locally sourced, wine-pairing dinner served among the vines,” explains Kendrya Close, executive director of the alliance. Expert winemakers select each course’s pairing.

“We’re proud to be the hardworking roadies that set the stage for America’s rock star farmers,” says Denevan.

John Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist, co-authors of ECOpreneuring and Farmstead Chef, operate the Inn Serendipity, in Browntown, WI.

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CITY SMARTS URBAN PLANNING GOES GREEN

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arly American developers of Washington, D.C., and Savannah, Georgia, strived to recreate the plans of European cities that offered plenty of public squares and parks. Subsequent high-rise apartments in most other U.S. cities followed that lacked certain elements of neighborhood cohesion, as documented in Zane Miller’s book The Urbanization of Modern America. In Boston, Baltimore, New York City and elsewhere, waterfront revitalizations launched in the 1980s helped improve conditions, making use of nature-oriented ideas that are still trending upward.

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Urban Hub describes how regions like Silicon Valley, in California, and Boston’s Route 128 corridor continue to enjoy mutually beneficial relationships with Stanford University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University. The concept promotes pedestrianization programs and incentives that increase bike-friendliness, multimodal public transportation such as people-mover sidewalks and car sharing, plus offhour, no-driving and park-and-ride policies. Join the social media conversation at Urban-Hub.com.

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently released updated standards on how state agencies should measure mass transit, biking

and walking volumes (Everybody Walk.org). States will assess impacts on carbon emissions by tracking walkers, bikers and transit users instead of just comparing rush-hour travel times to free-flowing traffic conditions, which favors highway spending alone.

Big Jump Project at PeopleFor Bikes.org rates areas for bike friendliness and taps ideas aimed to increase biking networks. To date, they cover Austin; Baltimore; Fort Collins, Colorado; Los Angeles; Memphis; New Orleans; New York City; Providence, Rhode Island; Portland, Oregon; and Tucson.

The nonprofit Sustainable Business Network of Greater Phila-

delphia (sbnPhiladelphia.org), encompassing 400 businesses and organizations, is pioneering a Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) retrofit program. The city water department is collaborating on Green City Clean Water’s plan to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency clean water regulations and foster rain gardens, green roofs and porous pavements.

“We help engineer nature back into cities,” says Anna Shipp, interim executive director and GSI manager.

“Socially responsible, replicable and environmentally conscious initiatives and policies catalyze local economies and benefit water, air, aesthetics and people’s emotions.”

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FLEXIBILITY: Training programs for Massage Therapy vary in length. In Louisiana, the requirement is 500 hours of training, regulated by The Louisiana Board of Massage Therapy. The comprehensive program at Blue Cliff College runs 750 hours and takes 9-15 months to complete, depending if the student chooses day or evening classes. Licensing exam preparation is included and students receive a lot of massages in class, practicing on one another as they learn technique.

PROFESSIONAL DIVERSITY: No matter your age, Massage Therapy is the easiest of the program to place graduates, per Cedric Ivory, Senior Career Placement Coordinator at Blue Cliff College in Metairie. “Once students pass the MBLEx (a national exam for licensure in Massage & Bodywork) and state-required background check, we strategize to help our graduates obtain a job.

Employers are looking for MTs—in spas, hotels, fitness centers, and chiropractic offices, at either full or part time hours.”

CAREER GRATIFICATION: This thought is echoed by Brian Grenrood, Regional Developer of Massage Envy, who says: “As the largest provider of massage therapy services in Louisiana, we are very concerned about the shortage of licensed Massage Therapists. On average, each of our 16 locations could immediately hire 4-5 licensed massage therapists.”

READY TO MAKE A SHIFT: Many businesses reportedly are in immediate need for up to 80 additional therapists in this region. The demand for massage therapy has quickly outgrown the supply of massage therapists.

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HERE ARE SOME GREAT CLASSES IN THE CITY I WOULD LOVE TO TRY! Y’ALL SHOULD MEET ME THERE!

DANCING GROUNDS DANCE. A local organization that has been on my radar for some time, I love what they are doing here in the city, “building community through dance.” Located in the Bywater, they have classic dance classes such as ballet, tap, and dancehall, but also have classes such as afro-modern, bhangra, and yes, bounce, hip hop, popping, and twerkshop!

Count. Me. In. You can take your first class for as little as $5 right now. dancinggrounds.org.

FLY CIRCUS SPACE. “New Orleans’ home for circus arts!” In looking for a class on aerial arts, I stumbled upon Liza Rose’s studio in the Irish Channel. Not only are there aerial and “silk” classes for beginners, but there are also classes on ground acrobatics, trapeze, juggling, balance, and a Core+ Acro Jam class on Friday nights that I am all over. There are also kids’ classes and summer camps. Fulfill your fantasy to fly through the air anyone?? Classes for as low as $22. flycircus.space.

AMERICAN PHOTO SAFARI. I used to do quite a bit of photography when I was younger and would love the opportunity to take a walk through the Quarter or the Garden District with a professional photographer. Part tour, part photography class, all outside in our city. Play tourist or be local—I imagine it would be a fun way to spend an afternoon. Workshops are $69 and last 2-3 hours. americanphotosafari.com.

NEW ORLEANS COOKING SCHOOL. Speaking of playing tourist, which is always a fun way to mix things up in your town, why not take a cooking class in the Quarter? I can’t tell you how many times I’ve passed this place and considering they have over 2,400 Yelp reviews averaging 5 stars where reviewers raved at what a fun experience it was, it seems I am not the only one. Take your friends and family next time they’re in town or just roll down there yourself one day and learn how not to burn your roux. Demo classes for as low as $28. neworleansschoolofcooking.com.

ZEN AND MIND FAMILY. One of the best classes I was ever able to take here in NOLA was my meditation course with my dear friend, Monk Thay (pronounced Thai). He offers 3-month courses that are once a week for beginners, intermediate, and advanced students either at the Van Hahn Buddhist Temple where I took his course, at the Tibetan House, or various yoga studios throughout the city. How often is it that you get the chance to study mindfulness and meditation with a monk in a Buddhist temple?

Well, my friends, it is here and now. Find them on Facebook or contact Monk at zenandmindfamily@gmail.com.

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CARROLLTON MARKET Upscale & Inventive Southern Fare at the Riverbend

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had the pleasure of meeting Chef Jason Goodenough and mixologist Dusty Mars of Carrollton Market while attending the closing night gathering of the NOLA Eat Local Challenge.

Chef Goodenough passionately spoke of his relationship with local purveyors and use of thoughtfully sourced food and beverage ingredients while exploring traditional and nontraditional methods of preparing his inventive Southern fare. Easily approachable and highly informative, Chef Goodenough shared the need for greater awareness about seafood sustainability, and that Carrollton Market participated as a Restaurant partner with

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the Audubon’s sustainable seafood program. Chef & Carrollton Market crafted delicious contributions to the Gulf United for Lasting Fisheries (G.U.L.F.) dinner series, which raises awareness about seafood sustainability and highlights local chefs working to support Gulf of Mexico fisheries.

Although I missed the first dinner series I still wanted to support and experience Carrollton Market’s famous brunch. So, I brought two guests from NYC and we had such an amazing experience. The food superb, the drinks a delight, and the ambiance fresh and relaxing.

Literally located steps away from where the river bends Uptown and right off the St. Charles Streetcar line. The intimate converted cottage is tastefully

designed and offers a view of the open-air kitchen and the elegant Marble Bar. The menu is a market fresh bounty of ingredients from Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Gulf of Mexico. The table ordered Oysters Goodenough French Omelet (requested no bacon) Perfectly Fried Gulf Oysters, Creamed Leeks, Benton’s Bacon, and Sauce Béarnaise.

Creole Cream Cheese-Stuffed French Toast with fresh Mississippi Blueberry Confiture and Powdered Sugar. The Brunch Burger—44 Farms Ground Beef, Bacon, Onion, Jam, Sharp Cheddar, Fried Egg, and Housecut Frites.

The personable staff delivered in their recommendations and each item gorgeously plated arrived in perfection. In synchronicity, the three of us at the table smiled, mmmmm’d, and winked like we had just hit the jackpot! Next thing you know it was, “taste mine” and the swapping of flavors and favorites and well…magic set in. These subtle sweet gastronomic experiences

are where food and memories collide, taking up space in your heart, belly, and head. Of, course we didn’t stop sharing with the food—there was drink.

Dusty Mars designs the most delicious Crafty Cocktails and non-alcoholic Mocktails.

Their motto is “Life is good, and we believe that what you drink should enthusiastically reflect that approach.” The cocktails are inventive, expertly crafted, and all syrups, bitters, and infusions are made in house—they are WAY beyond the ebb and flow of any trend.

My favorite was the 3-Hour Tour, made with Balvenie Caribbean Cask, Applejack, Campari, Fresh Tropical Fruit Purée, Pistachio Orgeat Syrup, Lime, and Float Goslings Dark Rum. Carrollton Market, Chef Goodenough, Dusty and the entire team truly left an indelible mark on our palate, our senses—hitting a five with ease and most importantly enjoying the experience. If you want support local, deaux it right and experience Carrollton Market.

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OCHSNER'S EAT FIT

Redfish on the Half Shell Chermoula

2 cups cilantro 1 cup parsley 8 garlic cloves 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 2/3 cup lemon juice 1.5 teaspoon ground coriander 2 teaspoon paprika 1-1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon cayenne 1/4 teaspoon saffron 1 pinch salt 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 cup olive oil

Corn Puree

1 pound corn kernels 1 cup cream 2 oz cane vinegar 1 pinch salt

MAKES 4 SERVINGS

Redfish

1/2 pound squash, cubed 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided 4 redfish fillets with skin and scales on 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon butter 2 ounces andouille sausage 1/2 pound Swiss chard 2 garlic cloves 1 shallot, minced 1 teaspoon cane vinegar

Per serving: 480 calories, 29 grams fat, 10 grams saturated fat, 600 mg sodium, 18 grams carbohydrates, 5 grams fiber, 9 grams sugar, 42 grams protein.

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TO MAKE

For the chermoula, combine all ingredients in blender, except olive oil. Puree gradually up to high and slowly drizzle in olive oil until incorporated. Set aside.

For the corn puree, combine all ingredients in a medium sauce pan over medium heat and simmer for 15 minutes until the corn is soft.

Add to blender and puree on high for 45 seconds, until the mixture has the texture of corn grits. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Cut squash into bite-sized pieces.

Put squash on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and place in oven for 10 minutes.

Preheat cast iron skillet or grill to high and rub with olive oil. Place fillets with skin and scales side down and slowly cook for 4 minutes. Season top of fillets with dash of salt, pepper, and teaspoon of butter. Place in oven for 5 minutes.

Finely dice andouille sausage and cook in teaspoon of olive oil on low until fat is rendered out and sausage is crispy. Scoop sausage into a paper towel to drain.

Reserve some oil in the pan.

Remove stems and julienne the Swiss chard. Add garlic cloves and minced shallot to hot pan of andouille oil, cooking for 3 minutes on medium heat. Add in Swiss chard and season with dash of salt and pepper. Add cane vinegar and continue to cook until wilted. Remove pan from heat and set aside.

To plate, place one fillet, two heaping tablespoons of corn puree, small pile of Swiss chard, and onequarter of squash onto plate. Sprinkle each fillet with one teaspoon of andouille sausage. Dot the plate and fish with chermoula dressing.

For more delicious ways to spice up your table check out Ochsner Eat Fit for recipes or visit OchsnerEatFit.com. natural awakenings

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HITTING THE FARM AND SAVING THE COW

WHAT IS ANIMAL PROTECTION? Simply, animal welfare refers to the relationships people have with animals and the duty that they should assure the animals under their care are treated humanely and responsibly.

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WHAT ARE THE ANIMAL RIGHTS LAWS? The Animal Welfare Act was signed into law in 1966. It is the only Federal law in the United States that regulates the treatment of animals.

SAVE THE COW: There are so many ways one can bring awareness to animal protection and live a “Cruelty-Free” lifestyle—either getting involved on the local or national level.

| ANIMAL PROTECTION

Just a short drive from New Orleans, Talavan Farms has the largest Cow Sanctuary in the southeast and the biggest adopt a cow program in the United States—it is our mission and duty to protect the animals from cruelty, abuse, and neglect. Come meet more than 60 cows and calves on 1,200 acreage of beautiful farm land.

Everyone is invited to get up close and personal with mother nature and the animals.

New Talavan Organic Farms in Carriere, Mississippi focuses on bringing awareness to the sacred Cow through education, hands on, and the annual Kirtan Festival.

By Julie Holman

A FEW TIPS ON HOW YOU CAN BE AN ANIMAL PROTECTION OR WELFARE ADVOCATE Choose your next pet humanely—adopt from a rescue or shelter.

Volunteer at a shelter rescue organization such as SPCA or Humane Society of LA. Social networks share many group meet-up or annual events that support large and small cruelty free organizations.

Interested in eating or living a crueltyfree lifestyle—try being Vegan for a day, week, or month.

Want to learn more specifically about Save the Cow and the Kirtan Festival, check out www.savethecowkirtan.org. The Festival is September 29-October 1, 2017.

The Save the Cow Kirtan Music Festival is a three day event in Carriere, Mississippi at the New Talavan organic Farm. The purpose of the festival is to bring awareness to animal protection.

Supporting the largest cow sanctuary in the southeast and the biggest adopta-cow program in the United States.

Everyone is invited. Vegetarians, vegans, animal rights activists, and anyone who enjoys organic farming, healthy living, yoga, meditation, and LOTS OF MUSIC are sure to love this festival. Bring the entire family. We will be feasting, camping, swimming, dancing, exploring Mother Nature, workshops, and connecting with the Sacred Cow.

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EDUCATIONAl eQUaLItY MAKING A DIFFERENCE ONE BACKPACK AT A TIME. ver the past decade, many changes have impacted New Orleans’ public education landscape from the aftermath of Katrina to the offerings of Charter. Between public and private schools, it may seem a bit blurry when it comes to determining which school system supports our community and our diverse needs. Leadership in educational equality and community engagement is on the rise as New Orleans schools, parents, and leaders in Educational Equality have emerged with a focus to protect student rights and to provide additional resources and settings to support the individual needs of all students. One progressive organization has taken steps to unify and help serve as the voice for our future.

The Organizing Network of Education—ONE NOLA

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Julie Holman

ABOUT Established in 2014, ONE NOLA is committed to driving policy change in Education that will be transformative for students and families in New Orleans. We aim to advocate for and empower the voices of communities throughout the city and region.

ONE NOLA is dedicated to uniting a coalition of parents, educators, students, and community members to take collective action on issues that impact educational equity, social justice, and the holistic wellness of children in New Orleans.

ISSUES Student Supports available for students outside of the academic setting. Oversight and accountability for schools by a reunified Orleans Parish School Board.

FOCUS Through house meetings, questionnaires, and regular old conversations, ONE NOLA has identified 4 major issue areas where community action is necessary in order to drive towards more equitable educational policy in the city of New Orleans.

STUDENT SUPPORT NETWORK The 4th and 5th graders of New Orleans were born during, or in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina; our high schoolers vividly remember the disaster. Nearly every house meeting conducted by ONE NOLA included teachers describing deficits in social-emotional services at their schools. We see an inherent connection between those gaps in resources and the types of disciplinary practices schools use to manage student behaviors.

CULTURALLY RELEVANT PEDAGOGY & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS The influx of teachers and organizations from other parts of the country has distanced New Orleans classrooms from New Orleans culture. Per data gathered during community meetings facilitated by the Orleans Parish School Board, the largest single topic of concern for families is curriculum.

ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD REUNIFICATION The August 30th passage of ACT 91 initiated the process of the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) taking back local control of public schools in the city of New Orleans. As schools reunify under the OPSB, the decisions made in the next few years will shape the relationship between public oversight and the autonomy of school networks.

So, get in touch, 1NOLA needs you!

For more information or how you can get involved go to: www.1nola.org.

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ASK THE LIFE COACH

with Carla Robertson

“I fear failing when things aren’t progressing quickly enough.” –Rick Try keeping track of your progress. Your mind will quickly forget what you looked like when you were starting out, so help yourself see the small changes by tracking them. Take photos or video, keep a journal or log book. If your skill is easily measurable, measure it. Celebrate the small changes and let the journey itself become your measure of success.

“I feel impatient—I hate going through the beginner phase.” –Ashley

Y

ou want to believe that learning a new skill will be inspiring and will feel fantastic. That’s why you’re attempting it, after all. Then things get challenging. When I asked folks to share their struggles with learning something new, there were so many great responses. Here are a few, plus my quick tips.

It’s true, the beginner phase is awkward. Remember that it’s ok to look silly. It’s ok for your work to look like a six-year-old did it. It’s ok if it’s worse than a six-year-old’s! Even if you’re doing poorly, keep going. Let yourself make lots of mistakes. Keep a mistake log and reward yourself for mistakes. Mistakes are how we learn and making them shows that you’ve been brave enough to try something beyond your current capabilities.

“I don’t have enough time to learn the things I want to learn.” –Theresa Try the “turtle step”—a step so small it doesn’t seem significant enough. Your mind will tell you that you need giant blocks of uninterrupted time to devote to the learning, and of course those rarely come. Start by practicing ten minutes per day. If you do that every day you’ll have amassed 60 hours of practice in a year, and you’ll surely see progress!

“I get bored when the newness wears off so I never reach my goal.” –Anna 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.

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Ah, the plateau. The time where nothing changes for a long time and the adrenaline of starting out has worn off. Try looking more closely to notice the nuances and ways that change is occurring. You can also embrace the sameness and let what you’re currently calling boredom be ok. What might be comforting or enjoyable about the sameness of practice? If practice itself is not enough reward during the plateau phase, give yourself an extra treat for working hard.

Learning throughout your lifetime is one of the greatest aspects of being a human. You can learn something new at nine or ninety. Let it be a challenge and embrace it anyway!

lifecity

LET’S BEAT THE HEAT, TOGETHER!

W

e all know that August in New Orleans is HOT! If you’re a small business owner you want to make sure that your employees and customers are comfortable during the humid summer months, but you also have a limited budget and need to make sure that your energy bills aren’t through the roof! Cue the Energy Smart Small Commercial Solutions Program and local net zero company, Joule Energy. Both Energy Smart and Joule Energy exist to serve New Orleans’ businesses to help save energy and money.

As a business owner, do you have an older HVAC unit or system, old lighting, or a leaky building? If so, Energy Smart and Joule Energy can surely help.

Energy Smart provides technical and financial incentives for the installation of energy efficiency measures that reduce energy consumption and costs in small businesses. If you want to take it to the next level, Joule Energy connects business owners and homeowners with solar energy and helps everyone make the switch to LED bulbs.

GREEN BUSINESS TIP of the MONTH

TIPS: 1. Upgrading to LED lighting can save businesses and organizations 50-80% in lighting expenses.

2. LED light quality is closer

to natural sunlight, which creates a more pleasant working environment with more productive employees at the office and happier students at school.

3. Make sure lights and plug

loads are turned off at night and throughout the day when not needed.

4. Repair broken windows

and weather-strip or caulk windows and doors where drafts can be felt or there are visible signs of deterioration.

5. Replace manual

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calendarofevents markyourcalendar Blue Cliff College Massage Dept.

Continuing Education CEUs for LMTs August 19 & 20, 2017 Atoning Chakra Massage, Toshii Cooper, LMT

September 23 & 24, 2017 Hot Stone Massage, Derrie Bergeron

October 21-23, 2017

Synergetic Myofascial Therapy Certification, Magnus Eklund, BCSI

January 13-14, 2018

Massage Cupping Therapy Introduction Annie Garic, ACE Educator

January 13-15, 2018

Massage Cupping Certification, Annie Garic, ACE Educator For information: 504-293-0972.

PeggyS@BlueCliffCollege.com

AUGUST 1, 2017 Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 12:30pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program at Chiropractic Health Center. Free. 101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline Dr., New Orleans. 504-454-2000

AUGUST 2, 2017 Swedish Massage Clinic – 12:45 & 2:15pm.

Also August 9, 16 & 23. Help a student with their education at our student massage clinic. Swedish is a full body massage; good for overall relaxation and increased flexibility. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie.

Info or appointment: 504-293-0972 Deep Tissue Massage Clinic – 12:45 & 2:15pm.

Also August 4, 9 & 16. 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

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AUGUST 13, 2017

Herb Walks on the Northshore – 2-4:30pm.

Monthly herb walks to learn about the medicinal properties of native and cultivated herbs. Space is limited to 10 people. $20. Evergreen Herb Farm.

Northshore near Fontainebleau State Park. 504579-1493. ResourceForLife@bellsouth.net

Yoga Nidra w/ Isabel Groedel – 6:30-7:45pm.

The workshop will begin with gentle asana & soothing pranayama to calm the nervous system, and then will transition into the Yoga Nidra itself, where you will be carefully guided through a body scan to release physical tension and holding, followed by a visualization that will help clear and heal the heart, head and body. All levels welcome! $20. Yes, Yoga. 8338 Oak St, New Orleans. YesYogaNOLA@gmail.com.

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Saturday Morning Massage Clinic – 9:15 & 10:45am. 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

AUGUST 6, 2017 Yoga Nidra Workshop – 6:30-7:45pm. The workshop will begin with gentle asana & soothing pranayama to calm the nervous system, and then will transition into the Yoga Nidra itself, where you will be carefully guided through a body scan to release physical tension and holding, followed by a visualization that will help clear and heal the heart, head and body.

All levels welcome! $20. Yes, Yoga. 8338 Oak St, New Orleans. YesYogaNOLA@gmail.com.

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AUGUST 8, 2017 Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 5:30pm.

Dr. Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program at Chiropractic Health Center. Free. 101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline Dr., New Orleans. 504-454-2000

AUGUST 10, 2017 Swedish Massage Clinic – 6:15 & 7:30pm.

Also August 17 & 24. 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

AUGUST 12, 2017 Holistic Health Event – 2-4pm. Join NOLA Thermography and Wholistic Fix for an afternoon of holistic health hosted by wellness practitioners, physicians, preventative, and alternative medicine experts sharing valuable information on ways to take charge of your well-being to create balance and de-stress.

Complimentary healthy drink and food will be provided. Free. SMX Training. 735 Octavia St, New Orleans. RSVP at NOLAThermography@ gmail.com

AUGUST 17, 2017 Eat Fit Demo and Tour – 10-11am. Free.

Whole Foods Market, 3420 Veterans Blvd, New Orleans. 504-703-6900. EatFitNOLA@gmail. com. www.ochsner.org/eat-fit

AUGUST 20, 2017 Yoga of Sound – 1-4pm. Sound Based Mindfulness for Inner Focus & Relaxation Event.

Wild Lotus Yoga. 4842 Perrier St, New Orleans.

504-899-0047. TeamLotus@WildLotusYoga.com.

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AUGUST 22, 2017 Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 12:30pm.

Dr. Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program at Chiropractic Health Center. Free. 101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline Dr., New Orleans. 504-454-2000

AUGUST 23, 2017 Eat Fit Demo and Tour – 10-11am. Free. Whole Foods Market. 300 N Broad St, New Orleans.

504-703-6900. EatFitNOLA@gmail.com. www.ochsner.org/eat-fit Neuro-Muscular Therapy Clinic – 12:45 & 2:15pm. Also August 25. 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

AUGUST 24, 2017 Eat Fit Demo and Tour – 10-11am.

Free. Whole Foods Market. 5600 Magazine St, New Orleans. 504-7036900. EatFitNOLA@gmail.com. www.ochsner.org/eat-fit Eat Fit Demo and Tour – 6-7pm.

Whole Foods Market. 3450 Highway 190, Mandeville. 504-703-6900.

EatFitNOLA@gmail.com. www.ochsner.org/eat-fit

AUG 2017 AUDUBON NATURE INSTITUTE’S GULF UNITED FOR LASTING FISHERIES ORGANIZER OF SUMMER OF SUSTAINABILITY

AUGUST 27, 2017 2017 Soul School Info Meeting – 2-3:30pm. Free. Wild Lotus Yoga. 4842 Perrier St, New Orleans. 504-899-0047.

SoulSchool@WildLotusYoga.com.

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AUGUST 29, 2017 Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 5:30pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program at Chiropractic Health Center. Free. 101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline Dr., New Orleans. 504-454-2000 Eat Fit Demo and Tour- 6-7pm.

Whole Foods Market. 3450 Highway 190, Mandeville. 504-703-6900.

EatFitNOLA@gmail.com. www. ochsner.org/eat-fit

AUGUST 31, 2017 A Night of Aloha – 7:30-9pm. Certified Lomi Lomi Master Ken Leavitt will co-host an evening of culture, hula, meditation, and movement Hawaiian style. Limited space. $20. Life Yoga Uptown. 5422 Magazine St, New Orleans. RSVP or email LeavittK3@ gmail.com.

Audubon Nature Institute’s sustainable seafood program, Gulf United for Lasting Fisheries (G.U.L.F.) is dedicated to supporting local fisheries across the Gulf of Mexico. Through our work, we ensure that the seafood harvested in our waters meets the highest standards of sustainability.

Audubon Nature Institute’s sustainable seafood program Gulf United for Lasting Fisheries (G.U.L.F.) is celebrating the bounty of the Gulf of Mexico all summer. The second annual Summer of Sustainability dinner series will be hosted at Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and features the chefs of the G.U.L.F. Chef Council and Restaurant Partnership Program.

August 10th—The Sustainable dinners are hosted at the Aquarium of the Americas Participating Chefs and Restaurants: Celebrating Underutilized Species Tenney Flynn—GW Fins Brian Landry—Borgne Dana Honn—Carmo Allison Richard—High Hat Café Chris Lynch—Commander’s Palace Tariq Hanna—Sucré For more Questions and ticket information contact: John Fallon jfallon@ auduboninstitute.org — AudubonGULF.org

G.U.L.F. would like to formally invite you to join us for dinner and enjoy the culinary adventure that awaits you at Audubon Nature Institute.

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ongoingevents NOTE: All calendar events must be received via email by the 7th of the month and adhere to our guidelines.

Email calendar@nalamag.com for guidelines and to submit entries. No phone calls or faxes, please.

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Introduction to Zen Meditation – 8:30 am (except the first Sunday of the month). By donation. Midcity Zen, 3248 Castiglione St. www.midcityzen.org.

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.

Science of Being – 9:30am. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. 504-899-3390. UnityNewOrleans.org.

The Yoga of Jesus – 9:45am. Class based on the Yogananda book The Yoga of Jesus. All are invited. Free. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans.

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.

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

monday Basic/Beginners Aikido Class – 6:15pm7:15pm. First class free. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St, Ste. 103 in Mid-City, New Orleans.

504-208-4861. Info@NOLAAikido.com.

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tuesday Qigong/Dao-In – Noon. Tues & Thurs. Bring a mat. $5/class. New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St Claude Ave, 4th flr, 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.

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

Yoga at the Peristyle – 6-7:30pm. Free. Peristyle on City Park. All levels flow. Bring a mat, a water bottle, and a friend.

Relax, Release, and Renew – 6:30-7:30pm.

Weekly series to build coping skills, create deep relaxation, nourish your mind/body/spirit, and enhance life. $10 Suggested Donation. Affordable Healing Arts. 2372 St Claude Ave, Suite 220, New Orleans. AffordableHealingArts.com Northshore Table Tennis Club – 6:30-9:30pm. $5 per session. Abita Recreation District #11.

22517 Hwy 36, Abita Springs.

wednesday 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.

Aerial Yoga: Power – 4:30-5:30pm. $15 drop-in.

Transform NOLA, 8509 Oak Street, New Orleans.

985-640-2648. mia@TransformNOLA.com. www.

TransformNOLA.com.

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.

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

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, 4th flr, New Orleans. 985-4670900 or dc@affordablehealingarts.com.

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.

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

22517 Hwy 36, Abita Springs.

Peaceful Mamas Monthly Class for Busy Moms – 7:45-9:15pm. Wild Lotus Yoga Uptown.

504-899-0047. TeamLotus@WildLotusYoga. com. WildLotusYoga.com

friday 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 – 6-9pm. New Orleans Spiritual Awakening Group sponsored by Homeward Bound Services. May Wen. Broadmoor Arts and Wellness, 3900 General Taylor St., NOLA. https://www.facebook.com/ neworleansspiritualawakening.

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

Basic/Beginners Aikido Class – 6:15-7:15pm.

First class free. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St, Ste 103, in Mid-City, New Orleans. 504-208-4861.

Info@NOLAAikido.com.

Northshore Table Tennis Club – 9:30am12:30pm. $5 per session. Abita Recreation District #11. 22517 Hwy 36, Abita Springs.

A Course in Miracles – 6:30pm. Facilitated by Mary Beth Ellis. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. 504899-3390. UnityNewOrleans.org.

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.

A Course in Miracles Discussion – 7pm. Join Rev Jack Fowler. Love offering. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie. 504-8857575. UnityOfMetairie.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

Level Up! Intermediate Yoga – 7:30-8:30pm.

A challenging practice to bring you to the next

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