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esolutions. It is something that is on everyone’s lips as much as a season’s greeting. We are all measured in our resolutions. What are we going to resolve to change in the New Year? It speaks to things that we want to see change in our lives. We all know that old habits die hard. This is why so many resolutions are abandoned by Mardi Gras. In anticipation to this I have taken some time this past holiday to reflect on my habits and how they serve my life for better or worse. Some good habits seem innate. From brushing our teeth to flushing the toilet we don’t even think about the action. It is just something that we do automatically without much thought. We definitely don’t have to talk ourselves into doing these routines. This took years of consistent reminders and orders from our upbringing to ingrain in our mind as habits. So how can I make a morning run or an evening yoga session as natural as brushing my teeth? Every morning when I open my eyes the inner struggle starts. “I didn’t sleep well” or “I will start tomorrow” or “I did it yesterday. Taking one day off won’t hurt.” I know that I will feel so amazing after the fact. But it doesn’t stop the internal diatribe that prompts me to push the snooze but-

ton. So how can I make this part of my daily habits? How can we push past the phase where I have to talk myself into performing this beneficial routine and have it become effortless and thoughtless. To tackle that big question I turned to an expert on the subject. The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg is a fascinating exploration of how habits are formed. Duhigg goes into details about the chemistry of habits. How you can change them and the power that they can have on your life. It is a fascinating read, but I will give you the best nuggets I have gleamed from the bestseller. If any of you have dogs or children, this will seem very familiar. In order for something to become a habit, you have to first develop it as a routine. This means repetition. Doing it every day (my current inner fight stage). To help combat that inner fight and really establish something as a mental habit there has to be some kind of reward. Just like we praise our children for a job well done or give our dog a treat for successfully completing a trick. We have to make the mental association that there is an immediate positive outcome from completing the routine (immediate being the key word). This will create the positive connection point in our brain with completing this routine. Your brain will start to anticipate the reward before you even complete the task helping you get past the inner fight phase. This month's issue is dedicated to the power of habits. They can be our best road to a happy and healthy life. I hope you take this New Year as an opportunity to start developing those habits that make you feel your best self. Remember, we are all creatures of habit. Let’s make those habits ones we are proud to own.

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NOLA’S YOUTH BENEFIT FROM YOGA & MINDFULNESS

e are indeed living in a fast-paced go go world. Adults may have learned the art of balance while carving out personal and professional time for their family, job, as well as social, fitness or creative and spiritual activities. Adults have the opportunity to engage in conversations with other adults who share their tips on ways to find balance, perhaps even solace when dealing with life challenges. The mature mind has the luxury of knowing how to turn everything off, to seek a quiet place or to reach out and find peace. Our youth have tons going on too. School then after-school activities— some may have jobs, and family commitments or responsibilities such as serving as a babysitter to siblings or helping other relatives. How often have we as adults or parents thought of the value and importance of sharing yoga and meditation with youth/children? Not surprisingly, children or young adults can find it quite challenging to bring

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his/her mind and body to stillness, and in fact, it’s an unrealistic expectation for our youth to obtain “Zen” as adults do. The approach to teaching mindfulness and the moving meditation of yoga to youth and children, therefore, is unique. Activities that focus on using the five senses, engagement, movement, and expression are developmentally more appropriate for teaching the practice of Mindfulness. NOLA is fortunate to have forward thinkers who have made a positive impact in our city that can potentially have a profound positive global effect for our future. Natural Awakenings Louisiana (NALA) had the opportunity to speak with Chelsea Hylton, Founder of Peaceful Warriors, who is bringing Yoga & Mindfulness to our schools. Who: In 2013, Chelsea made her move from Charleston to New Orleans in order to start teaching as an enrichment teacher in local charter schools and quickly noticed a cultural shift that had a tangible impact on those communities and students. Digging into the issues, what Chelsea discovered was staggering statistics. According to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network 25% of American youth experience a serious traumatic event before the age of 16 and 79% of youth in New Orleans have experienced one or more traumatic events by age 16.

One in five screen positive for lifetime PTSD. Rather than let the obstacles facing these students overwhelm her, Chelsea spotted an opportunity for empowering change. “I grew up with two addicts, experienced trauma, and knew the personal benefit of yoga. These students need a more specific type of yoga taught to them, and they need a smaller group setting to meet more individual needs.” What: Next Chelsea began to deepen her experience through specialized trauma trainings, developed a more solid foundation in the physical, mental, psychological, and social background of trauma, and began to develop a plan for integrating trauma-informed yoga programs into the community. Through her study and her experience, she knew that the classrooms were the perfect setting to empower students, educators, school leaders, and caretakers with the tools of trauma-aware yoga and mindfulness in an academic setting. According to Chelsea, “having yoga in a school and during the day helps the process because it’s already safe. When the students feel safe and supported, it increases the yoga’s impact on the students because they’re more receptive. There is trust there.” The Birth of an Idea: In 2015 Chelsea pitched Project Peaceful Warriors at a contest. Although she was rejected, Chelsea deemed it to be one of the “best

things that could have ever happened.” The constructive feedback and resources she received helped her to prototype and hone Project Peaceful Warriors even further. In March 2016, Chelsea made her pitch again during New Orleans Entrepreneur Week at the 4.0 Schools Pitch Contest for Education and was able to clinch $7,000 in funding for her programs. Project Peaceful Warriors is an effective and sustainable force for change for New Orleans youth. WHERE: Schools, yoga studios, and community partners— Peaceful Warriors works with eight school programs and three youth-serving community organizations and have worked with over 900 students and 250 teachers since launching in 2015. They have launched a pilot program at Lusher with the support of the Tulane School of Public Health so that they can have concrete measures and data on the impact of programming. Listed partnerships include yoga studios around town that offer free or a nominal drop-in fee for all levels community classes and are listed on www. peacefulwarrior.com (Yoga for everyone page). WHY WE DO IT: Empowerment through Peace—The prevalence of trauma in New Orleans’ youth requires many facets of healing, empowering youth with the tools of yoga and mindfulness that can serve as immediate therapeutic modalities and positively impact their healing process and success in the classroom. Trauma not only affects psychological functioning, but it also manifests in the body physically as well. It disrupts social-emotional development in youth hindering the ability to develop proper social relationships and manifests as poor self-regulation

skills, altered perceptions of safety, normative beliefs about aggression, and feelings of low self-worth, guilt, and shame. The number of traumatic experiences in childhood is the second most powerful predictor of academic failure. There is evidence based on studies that indicate moments of silence, structured relaxation times, visualization exercises, and activities that foster intentional movement are relevant and engaging for youth and children. Once they have discovered that place of stillness within themselves, they become more connected and present. How beautiful to find “Zen” as a youth and use this as momentum for peace. HOW: Taking the time to use the practice, students are empowered to experience their minds, bodies, and feelings in a safe place to begin, sustain, and deepen their healing process. Chelsea shared, “these kids are not there to try and fix themselves or look good— it’s internal, it’s deeper than that and they feel it.” Through our program and partnerships like Yoga Ed., Project Peaceful Warriors is going to be able to grow their staff, seeing more teachers in more schools. And they’ll be able to see schools becoming more self-sufficient by training teachers from within using Yoga Ed. curricula. With an educational culture in New Orleans so open and enthusiastic toward innovation, the future for Project Peaceful Warriors, and the youth they serve, just keeps getting brighter. If you want to see and hear the profound impact from the Peaceful Warrior students go to www.peacefulwarrior.com and click the “Words from our Warriors” and “Watch us in Action” links. natural awakenings

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Beet Carpaccio Recipe by: Edgar Cooper of Seed 1/2 red beet, sliced thin 1/2 yellow beet, sliced thin 2 cups fresh spinach 1/2 cup pickled red onions 2 teaspoons capers 2 teaspoons grapeseed oil

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Slice red and yellow beets using a mandoline. Line the plate with layers of beet slices. Garnish sides of plate with spinach and pickled red onions. Top with capers and drizzle with grapeseed oil.

Pickled Red Onions 2 cups red onion, frenched 1 cup apple cider vinegar

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Routines require more focus as they are things that need to be done, but we may be more lackadasy.

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his is 2017, right?, a brand-new year of setting resolutions, goals, and intentions. Yes! We are going to embrace change! This means initiating new habits or routines so our goals and intentions are seamless/a reality/a way of life, so that when it’s 2018 we are not recreating the same list. Before diving into the five tips that can help shift or change our behaviors, so we are manifesting our goals and intentions, let's dig deeper and define the difference between a habit and a routine. A habit is an action done on a regular basis while a routine is a course of action to be followed regularly such as a standard procedure or process. Decades of psychological research demonstrate that habits such as washing your hands (action) after using the toilet (which is a cue) or putting on your seatbelt (action) after popping into your car (cue) show that repetition leads to associative learning. The persistent automation is now common on the subconscious level and reflected in your actions, and you no longer need to think about the conscious motivation of your actions and this frees your mind to focus on other tasks. Now for routines, these are the activities we do on a regular bases and may also be triggered

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by some sort of a cue, but they don’t quite stick at the subconscious level. Routines require more focus as they are things that need to be done, but we may be more lackadaisical—such as rising at 6:00 AM with intentions to do Sun Salutations (but we may hit the snooze button), attending a writers group on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays, (we may cancel due to other events) or even studying French for 30 mins on Tuesday, (I will do it Thursday). The difference is that routines require effort and may not be formed—which can potentially lead to failure. It’s easy to see how sometimes a habit and routine can be unintentionally bundled or blurred, and for some may lead to frustration when wanting to initiate change. This has led to an entire field of study related to habits and routines. Stanford Professor BJ Fogg as well as Charles Duhigg in his bestselling book, The Power of Habit, have both conducted the research and published the evidence. The following steps serve as a guide as you initiate the change you seek.

STRATEGY: Put your plan in place. Simple. As soon as she woke up each morning she would go to the washroom, and then meditate using the techniques she had read about.

TRIGGER OR CUE: Create an activity that takes a moment before you initiate the formation of your new habit. Your cue and your habit require a connection to solidify the bond between the two of them. Together, they become part of your subconscious and once embedded, you will do them almost instinctively. In the beginning you may need to focus in preparation, but before long you will no longer need to “think about it.”

GET POSITIVE FEEDBACK: Share your intentions with family, friends, or like-minded associates who will see your progress and success.

Claire Bigley REPORT THE HABIT TO A SOCIAL GROUP: Talk about your new habit. It’s a wonderful thing to share and you will likely receive support from your virtual friends and social media networks. Online social avenues and groups who share your new habit can be a great source of inspiration.

REWARD YOURSELF: When developing new habits define a realistic tangible reward that keeps you on track with your new habit. If your new habit is to meditate every morning for 20 minutes after a month treat yourself to a new cushion or mat, something that goes with your new practice. Keep in mind when we first engage in a new task, our brains are working hard—processing tons of new information as we find our way. But, as soon as we understand how a task works, the behavior starts becoming automatic and the mental activity required to do the task decreases dramatically. Think about how much brainpower and concentration you had to use the first time you parallel parked or even the first time you tied your shoelaces. Then compare that to the amount of mental effort you exert doing those activities now, and before you know it, you have harnessed the power of healthy habits and are ready to move on to something else you wish to achieve instead of just collecting another list in a half-written journal from 2011 tucked in a drawer.

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o the typical American way of thinking, yoga is an exercise routine that incorporates stretching, balance, and strength training. But the poses developed in the 5,000-year-old Indian practice of yoga were actually intended to calm the mind and relax the body in order to prepare for meditation where one can seek union with the Divine. Katrina Zech, a New Orleans yoga instructor, Yoga Nidra facilitator (meditation guide), and music therapist, combines all three techniques in her weekly class at Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center. Zech studied with the Yogi Amrit Desai, considered to be the last living master of yoga in the United States who, in the 1960s, brought to this country the

authentic teachings of yoga and taught her the philosophy and wisdom of the ancient practice. “My teacher says, if it doesn’t transform your life, it isn’t yoga,” Zech says. Renee Lattimore particularly appreciates the guided meditation at the end of class. Yoga Nidra, which means “yogic sleep,” is said to induce a state of “pratyahara” a withdrawal from the senses that helps focus on the inner self. Participants are guided through meditation to empty their minds of thoughts and anxieties to achieve deep states of consciousness. “Katrina always emphasizes that the physical part is preparation for the meditation,” Lattimore, 74, adds. “There is a common misconception that you have to be young and flexible to do yoga, but the practice is really about

experiencing meditation while in motion,” Zech says. “The traditional postures (or asanas) release energy blockages, while increasing energy flow, endurance, internal balance, flexibility, and the feeling of wellness,” Zech says. Our daily lives can be stressful, with sensory overload from constant stimuli via smartphones, email, and a barrage of messages on radio and television. Yoga induces a parasympathetic nervous system response, reducing fight-or-flight stress hormones, including cortisol, adrenalin, and epinephrine, that result from too much stimulation. Practicing yoga over a period of time can actually alter the body’s biochemistry, increasing the production of GABA (gammaaminobutyric acid), an amino acid that

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chord, an ancient stringed instrument, as well as flute, guitar, and crystal toning bowls. Running a wand around the lip of a quartz crystal toning bowl creates a frequency that affects the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s connective tissue, which has been described as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;crystalline matrix.â&#x20AC;? This allows the release of chronic tension and pain, often caused by stressful life experiences. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The sound kind of hypnotizes youâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; I love it,â&#x20AC;? Caroline Rivera says. Music has been used to affect positive change in emotional states of being since time began. Indigenous shamans, the very first healing practitioners, incorporated drumming, chants, and singing with ritual and prayer. Zech says the trance-like or meditative state that can be achieved from a music ceremony allows one to access the subconscious

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EXERCISE IN MIDLIFE HELPS PRESERVE MENTAL SHARPNESS A study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease in July confirms that physical activity in midlife can help reduce the chances of developing cognitive impairment in old age. Scientists studied data on the physical activity levels from 3,050 twins in Finland given questionnaires in 1975 and 1981.

A phone interview more than 25 years later served as a follow-up cognitive evaluation, and the subjects were divided into three categories: cognitively impaired, suffering mild cognitive impairment or cognitively healthy. Individuals who participated in vigorous physical activity when they were middle-aged displayed lower levels of cognitive impairment compared to those who did less vigorous exercise.

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The 12 Powers Exclusive Movie Premiere.

Did you enjoy the thought provoking film The Secret? Then you will love this new film featuring Unity of Metairie’s Spiritual Director, Jack Fowler, as a "teacher" with some other authors and figures in New Thought/Metaphysics. The Twelve Powers will be released nationally in January and is based on a classic book by Charles Fillmore, co-founder of Unity.

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MID-JANUARY 2017

SUNDAY, JANUARY 1ST

SWEGS Kitchen Mid-City Grand Opening!

mind, body, and spirit in this special New Year’s Day Workshop filled with gentle movements, supported restorative postures, meditation, and chanting. $50.00. Wild Lotus Yoga, 4842 Perrier St, New Orleans. 504-899-0047. WildLotusYoga.com

SWEGS Kitchen, a local health food concept, is expanding to Mid-City! SWEGS creates healthy comfort food with a New Orleans twist. SWEGS Kitchen main mission is to help improve the health of the greater New Orleans area. Mid City Location - 231 North Carrollton Avenue, Suite B, www.SwegsKitchen.com

New Year’s Restore to Radiance Workshop ! 12pm-3pm. Nurture the

MONDAY, JANUARY 2ND

Line Dancing ! 6:30pm-7:30pm. Choreographed dancing that can incorporate different types of steps and movements, generally in a line, but can also be done in groups. This class is geared to offer a unique and exciting way to work out. Free. Joe W. Brown Memorial Park, 5601 Read Blvd, New Orleans. 504-658-3080. EDore@NOLA.Gov

TUESDAY, JANUARY 3RD

Drumming Circle ! 7pm. Led by Brenda Aranda and Paul Martinez. Please bring a drum or another rhythm instrument, if possible. A few instruments will be available. $10 Suggested Donation. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd. 504-8857575. UnityOfMetairie.com

C. G. Jung Society Presents Healing the Narcissistic Wound ! 7:30 pm.

Sarah Shelton, MS, LPC-S, will explore the traumatic origins of narcissism and the deep wounds at its heart. $15, students $10, members free, CEUs $5. Parker UMC, 1130 Nashville, New Orleans. JungNewOrleans.org

MONDAY, JANUARY 9TH

Let’s Make Something! ! 6pm7:30pm. An art workshop with Pastor Darlene Moore. Create a work of art with paint, collage, and oil pastels/colors. Make an art gift for a special someone. Value: $40. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, 71667 Leveson St, Abita Springs. 985-892-8111 WomensCenterForHealing.org

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10TH

Leyendo Juntas (Let’s Read Together) ! 6pm-7pm. A monthly reading group for Spanish speaking women. Activities of the group are conducted in Spanish, and opportunities will be available to prepare for GED. Facilitated by Catalina Reyna. Free. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, 71667 Leveson St, Abita Springs. 562-231-8245. WomensCenterForHealing.org

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Seven Chakras Class ! 7pm. Paul Martinez and Brenda Aranda guide a chakra scanning along with discussion and meditation. $10 Suggested Donation. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd, 504-885-7575. UnityOfMetairie.com

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13TH

Deep Tissue Massage Clinic ! 12:45pm & 2:15pm. Help a student with their education at our student massage clinic. Deep Tissue is muscle specific and works out the kinks. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972 A Tisket, A Tasket ! Who is in the Casket? ! Doors at 5pm, Dinner at 7pm. A murder mystery comedy. The legend of the Casket Girls. $50. English Turn Country Club, Clubhouse Dr, New Orleans. 504-517-2386. Spiritual6.com, SpiritualProd@gmail.com

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14TH

Mind-Body Skills Workshop: New Beginnings ! 9:30am-11am. Increase energy, health, and awareness through mind-body connection facilitated by Mindy Milam, LCSW, MBCLA Faculty. Explore mind-body skills to create new beginnings for the new year. $25. Mind-Body Center of Louisiana, 3900 General Taylor St, New Orleans. 504-473-4748. MindBodyLA. org/Events or ClaudiaMedina2@yahoo.com

MONDAY, JANUARY 16TH

Bhakti on the Mat Workshop ! 7:30pm9:30pm. Deepen connection to the spirit of life by diving into the heart-opening practices of storytelling, singing, and movement. $30. Wild Lotus Yoga, 2372 St Claude Ave, New Orleans. 504-899-0047. WildLotusYoga.com

TUESDAY, JANUARY 17TH

Swedish Massage Clinic ! 6:15pm & 7:45pm.

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Help a student with their education at our student massage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation and increased flexibility. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.

Meditation Workshop !

7pm. Paul Martinez and Brenda Aranda lead a metaphysical look at Luke 18:18-29 utilizing principles of Unity and New Thought movements to see the Bible through new eyes. $10 Suggested Donation. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd. 504-885-7575. UnityOfMetairie.com

Anodea Judith Workshop: Manifestation through the Chakras !

Metaphysical "Unity" Bible Study !

Saturdays. 10am-1pm. Basic meditation classes with Zen Teacher Monk Thich Thien Tri. Xavier University, 1 Drexel Dr, New Orleans. ZenAndMind@gmail.com

March 31-April 3. Anodea is the fore-

most authority on the chakra system, and is making her first visit to New Orleans. Ashtanga Yoga Room, 2521 Jena St, New Orleans. Early Bird $425. 504813-3738. AshtangaYogaRoom.com

Mindfulness Retreat ! April 2123. Offering meditation, silence, yoga, sound therapy. At the beautiful Solomon Conference Center, Loranger, LA. Leaders: Katrina Zech, Rev. Bridget Tierney. Registration at thesolomoncenter.org

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18TH

Swedish Massage Clinic ! 12:45pm & 2:15pm. Help a student with their education at our student massage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation and increased flexibility. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972 Mediumship Student Gallery ! 7pm-9pm. Local medium Sid Patrick will be assisting his mediumship students, see their development and get a message from spirit. Donation suggested. The Cannery, 3803 Toulouse St, New Orleans. 504-7088353. MetaphysicalResourceCenter.com

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19TH

Eat Fit! Whole Foods Market Cooking Class & Store Tour ! Jan. 19, 25 & 26. 10am11am. Learn to prepare an Eat Fit recipe at Whole Foods, taste samples, and learn about â&#x20AC;&#x153;better-foryouâ&#x20AC;? products during a grocery tour highlighting a specific section. Free. Whole Foods, 3420 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie. For more info contact EatFitNOLA@gmail.com or call 504-703-6900.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20TH

Deep Tissue Massage Clinic ! 12:45 & 2:15pm. Help a student with their education at our student massage clinic. Deep Tissue is muscle specific and works out the kinks. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21ST

Learn the Ropes: A TRX/Pilates Workshop ! 11:30am-1pm. Learn to use the TRX straps to implement the Pilates principles of length, balanced muscle development, and core strength. This workshop fills prerequisite for the Stronger, Leaner, Longer class. $35. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St, New Orleans. 985-640-2648. TransformNOLA.com, Mia@TransformNOLA.com

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 22ND

Spiritual Wisdom on Life After Death ! 11:00am-12:30pm. ECKANKAR presents this spiritual discussion class exploring the eternal nature of the soul. Includes free booklet by Harold Klemp. Free. New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St Claude Ave, 4th Fl, New Orleans. 504-305-5030. Southeast@EckankarLouisiana.org

MONDAY, JANUARY 23RD

Potluck and World Café ! 6pm-8pm. Join for social conversation, a potluck meal, and opportunities to meet, in small groups, the other women at the Women’s Center. Share ideas and desires for the Center in a world café model that allows for a little structure and a lot of fun. RSVP required. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, 71667 Leveson St, Abita Springs. 985-377-4157. WomensCenterForHealing.org

TUESDAY, JANUARY 24TH

The Tarot: Beyond Divination ! 7pm. Paul Martinez and Brenda Aranda lead a discussion of the tarot’s history, and how it can be used beyond fortune telling as a means for self-discovery and personal growth. $10 Suggested Donation. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd. 504-8857575. UnityOfMetairie.com

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25TH Eat Fit! Whole Foods Market Cooking Class & Store Tour ! 10am-11am. See Jan. 19th listing.

Free. Whole Foods, 300 N Broad St, New Orleans. For more info contact EatFitNOLA@gmail.com or call 504-703-6900. Swedish Massage Clinic ! 12:45pm & 2:15pm. Help a student with their education at our student massage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation and increased flexibility. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26TH

For more information contact CALENDAR@NALAMAG.COM. Spiritual Cinema: The Twelve Powers ! 7pm. Based on the classic book by Unity co-founder Charles Fillmore, this film discusses the twelve spiritual abilities within and how to activate them. Spiritual Director Jack Fowler is also featured. $10 Suggested Donation. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd. 504-885-7575. UnityOfMetairie.com

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28TH

Massage Clinic ! 9:15am, 10:45am & 12:45pm. Help a student with their education at our student massage clinic. Swedish massage will be featured. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.

Eat Fit! Whole Foods Market Cooking Class & Store Tour !

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31ST

Contact for time. See Jan. 19th listing. Free. Whole Foods Markets in New Orleans, Baton Rouge & Mandeville. For more info contact EatFitNOLA@gmail. com or call 504-703-6900.

7:45pm. Help a student with their education at our student massage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation and increased flexibility. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972. Root Chakra Class ! 7pm. Instruction, discussion, and meditation are included in this class establishing connections between the body, environment, and the Earth. Please wear something red, this chakra’s color. With Paul Martinez and Brenda Aranda. $10 Suggested Donation. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd. 504-885-7575. UnityOfMetairie.com

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27TH

Swedish Massage Clinic ! 6:15pm &

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Sunday Morning Meditation !

9am. Join Mike Wittenbrink as he leads a group meditation designed to bring you quiet and stillness as you embrace the new week. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. 504-899-3390. UnityNewOrleans.org A Course in Miracles ! 9:30am. A discussion and in-depth study of themes involving forgiveness, love, and learning to base life on the teachings of Jesus ChriSt Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. 504899-3390. UnityNewOrleans.org Science of Being ! 9:30am. With Baron Eugene Fersen. As humans enlighten their bodies, minds, and spirits with the pure knowledge of inspiration and love, more will be revealed to mankind. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. 504899-3390. UnityNewOrleans.org

Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center Sunday Service ! 11am. A

loving family of spiritual seekers who honor all paths to God. 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. 504-899-3390. UnityNewOrleans.org Sunday Celebration Service ! 11am. Experience a heartfelt message honoring all spiritual paths, lifestyles, and religions. Love Offering. Unity of Metairie. 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd, 504-885-7575. UnityOfMetairie.com

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Clearwater Meditation Community ! Daily Meditations. Instruction for beginners. Buddhist, Christian, Yogic and Gurdjieff traditions. Open Dharma groups Monday and Friday. Free for members, $10 suggested donation for nonmembers. Clearwater Sanctuary, Covington. 985-630-1009. Clearwater Yoga Sangha ! Daily yoga classes: Asana, Pranayama, Chanting, and Sutra Studies. Yoga retreats once a month. Classes free for members, $15 nonmembers. Clearwater Sanctuary, Covington. 985-639-1009. Nia Expressive Dance ! 8:45am9:45am. Martial arts, dance styles, and healing arts intertwine in a positive body awareness technique with high-energy soul-stirring music! Led by white belt Nia teacher Carolyn Burns. 8 classes/$60 or $10 drop-in. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, 71667 Leveson St, Abita Springs. 985-892-8111. WomensCenterForHealing.org Kundalini Reiki Yoga ! 10am-11am. Restorative Hatha yoga and reiki for physical, mental, and spiritual wellness. By donation. Broadmoor Arts and Wellness Center, 3900 General Taylor St, New Orleans. 504-249-5199. Zen Meditation ! Noon. With Patricia Stout. Weekly practice in the Plum Village tradition with the mindfulness bell and guided phrases leading into silent sitting meditation. Donations appreciated. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, 71667 Leveson St, Abita Springs. 985-892-8111. WomensCenterForHealing.org Yoga ! 1:30pm-2:30pm. Yoga with Hatha Ashtanga yoga instructor Gwendel Booth. Learn to assist your body in maintaining a healthy immune system by befriending breath, focusing energy, and taking charge of emotions. $15. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, 71667 Leveson St, Abita Springs. 985-892-8111. WomensCenterForHealing.org

MELTing Into Yoga with Sadani !

4pm-5pm. Techniques and postures to hydrate the body and increase flexibility. $40/month, $12 drop-in. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, 71667 Leveson St, Abita Springs. 985-892-8111.

For more information contact CALENDAR@NALAMAG.COM. Stronger, Leaner, Longer ! 5:30pm. Pilatesbased strength class builds muscle and tones. Core 101 screening required. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St, New Orleans. 985-640-2648. Basic/Beginners Aikido Class ! 6:15pm7:15pm. Benefits include self-defense, flexibility, strength, balance, stress reduction, concentration, community and fun. First class free. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St, Ste 103 in Mid-City, New Orleans. 504-208-4861. Info@NOLAAikido.com Yoga Nidra & New Year’s Intensions Course ! 7:45pm-9pm. A gentle restorative

yoga and guided meditation course aimed to relax and reset for the New Year. 4 week course/$65. Wild Lotus Yoga, 4842 Perrier St, New Orleans. 504-899-0047. WildLotusYoga.com

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Clearwater Meditation Community ! Daily Meditations. Instruction for beginners. Buddhist, Christian, Yogic and Gurdjieff traditions. Open Dharma groups Monday and Friday. Free for members, $10 suggested donation for nonmembers. Clearwater Sanctuary, Covington. 985-630-1009. Clearwater Yoga Sangha ! Daily yoga classes: Asana, Pranayama, Chanting, and Sutra Studies. Yoga retreats once a month. Classes free for members, $15 nonmembers. Clearwater Sanctuary, Covington. 985-639-1009. Gentle Yoga ! 8:30am. Focus on breath and flow into calm and healing. Great for all levels, those working through injuries, new to yoga, or wanting to increase flexibility while nurturing their bodies. $15 drop-in. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St, New Orleans. 985-640-2648. TransformNOLA.com, Mia@TransformNOLA.com Therapeutic Exercise ! 8:30am. With Virginia Davis, RN, LMT. Learn a routine that helps to clear the major meridians, release muscle tension and nourish joints. $40/month, $12/dropin. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, 71667 Leveson St, Abita Springs. 985-892-8111. WomensCenterForHealing.org Qigong/Dao-In ! Noon. Tues & Thurs. Class designed to de stress and focus on self care, join Debra Howard for an hour or so practicing gentle movements with intention. Bring a mat. $5/class. New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St Claude Ave, 4th flr, New Orleans. 985-467-0900 or dc@ affordablehealingarts.com Okinawan Karate Weapons Class ! 6pm7pm. Tamashii Karate & Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St, New Orleans. Info: Sensei King Lam: 504-866-2241.

Everybody Dance Now! NOLA Dance Fitness ! 6:30pm-7:15pm. Come dance into shape with fun, easy cardio! Burn calories to energetic hip-hop, bhangra, Bollywood, swing, and salsa songs! First class free. 7 week boot camp, 75% off with pre-registration. Ion Alkaline Water, 3501 Severn Ave., Ste B, Metairie. RSVP: 504-507-0765 or Facebook.com/ NOLADanceFitness Meditation Class ! 7pm-8:15pm. Sitting in stillness. Beginners welcome. Led by Gael Thompson. $10 drop in/$30 monthly. Tibetan House, 4900 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans. TibetanHouse.com Muscle Release Yoga ! 7:15pm-8pm. NOLA’s only muscle release yoga! One hour breathing, meditation, and easy yoga poses. Learn how to speed up your metabolism naturally. No flexibility needed. First class free. 7 week series, 75% off with preregistration. Ion Alkaline Water, 3501 Severn Ave, Ste B, Metairie. RSVP: 504-507-0765. Facebook.com/NOLADanceFitness

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Prayer and Healing ! 11am. Facilitated

Clearwater Yoga Sangha ! Daily

by Harriet Stafford. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St Charles Ave. 504899-3390. UnityNewOrleans.org

yoga classes: Asana, Pranayama, Chanting, and Sutra Studies. Yoga retreats once a month. Classes free for members, $15 nonmembers. Clearwater Sanctuary, Covington. 985-639-1009. Yoga in Metairie ! 10:45am. Vinyasa flow, hatha and restorative. All levels. $15/ class, $49/4 class pass, $79/8 class pass. First class is free. 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Ste 1A (behind Parran’s Po-Boys), Metairie. 504-252-0223. Facebook.com/ MCJazzerciseYoga/ Qigong/Dao-In ! Noon. Tues & Thurs. Class designed to de stress and focus on self care, join Debra Howard for an hour or so practicing gentle movements with intention. Bring a mat. $5/class. New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St Claude Ave, 4th flr, New Orleans. 985-467-0900 or dc@ affordablehealingarts.com

Beginner Children’s Karate Class ! 5pm-5:45pm. Build self confidence, self

discipline. Tamashii Karate & Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St, New Orleans. Info: Sensei King Lam: 504-866-2241. Community Meditation ! 6pm. Join us on a journey of music, beautiful images and complete silence. Love offering. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie. 504-885-7575. UnityOfMetairie.com

Basic/Beginners Aikido Class !

6:15pm-7:15pm. Benefits include selfdefense, flexibility, strength, balance, stress reduction, concentration, community and fun. First class free. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St, Ste 103, in Mid-City, New Orleans. 504-208-4861. Info@NOLAAikido.com A Course in Miracles ! 6:30pm. Facilitated by Mary Beth Ellis. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. 504-899-3390. UnityNewOrleans.org

Oneness Blessing and Meditation !

6pm-7pm. Calming energy and inner peace. Free. Broadmoor Arts & Wellness Center, 3900 General Taylor St, New Orleans. 504249-5199.

Everybody Dance Now! NOLA Dance Fitness ! 6:30pm-7:15pm. See Tuesday

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7pm. Join Rev Jack Fowler for a heart and mind opening discussion that teaches us to see the world through the eyes of love, instead of fear. Love offering. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie. 504-8857575. UnityOfMetairie.com Yoga in Metairie ! 7pm. Vinyasa flow, hatha and restorative. All levels. $15/ class, $49/4 class pass, $79/8 class pass. First class is free. 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Ste 1A (behind Parran's Po-Boys). 504-252-0223. Facebook.com/ MCJazzerciseYoga/ Beginner Tai Chi Class ! 7pm-8pm. Reduce stress, better balance, mind, body. Tamashii Karate & Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St, New Orleans. Info: Sensei King Lam: 504-866-2241.

THURSDAY

listing. First class free. 7 week boot camp, 75% off with pre-registration. Ion Alkaline Water, 3501 Severn Ave, Ste B, Metairie. RSVP: 504-507-0765 or Facebook.com/ NOLADanceFitness Muscle Release Yoga ! 7:15pm-8pm. See Tuesday listing. First class free. 7 week series, 75% off with pre-registration. Ion Alkaline Water, 3501 Severn Ave, Ste B, Metairie. RSVP: 504-507-0765. Facebook.com/ NOLADanceFitness

FRIDAY

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Prenatal Yoga ! 9:30am. This powerful

11:30am. Tai Chi is a gentle martial art form taught as movement meditation. A series of movements are learned and practiced in a slow sequence. 6 week course/$75. Wild Lotus Yoga, 4842 Perrier St, New Orleans. 504-899-0047. WildLotusYoga.com Meditation Class ! 10am-11:15am. Sitting in stillness. Beginners welcome. Led by Gael Thompson. $10 drop in/$30 monthly. Tibetan House, 4900 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans. TibetanHouse.com Morning Meditation ! 10am-11am. Jessica Leigh Dagoglou teaches you to start the weekend off right with a relaxing guided meditation with therapeutic imagery. This is a great option for first-time meditators who have trouble getting engaged with the meditation experience. Free. Broadmoor Arts and Wellness Center, 3900 General Taylor St, New Orleans. JDagoglou@yahoo.com Yoga ! 1:30pm-2:30pm. Take charge of your emotions and maintain a healthy immune system. Gwendel Booth, Hatha Ashtanga Yoga Instructor. $15. Womens Center for Healing & Transformation, 71667 Leveson St, Abita Springs. 985-892-8111. Vegan Pop-Up ! 5pm-7pm. By Guard Your Grill Vegan Food. Complimentary libations inside. Cooking outside (cash preferred for pop-up purchases). Kitchen Witch’s Sip & Shop Fridays, 1452 North Broad St, New Orleans. 504-528-8382.

class helps you build the strength you need both mentally and physically. Modifications for a pregnant body at all stages and the physical and mental benefits of a traditional vinyasa flow class. Bayou Yoga, 1800 W Causeway Approach, Ste 11, Mandeville. 985-237-1842. DoBayouYoga.com

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Alcohol and Drug Education Program ! 10am. Eight-week group for first offense DWI/ DUI or marijuana possession. Eight sessions equal 12 hours of education. Limited seating. $40/session. GLO Therapeutics, 4134 Florida Ave, Ste 204, Kenner. Register: 504-466-2266. GloTherapeuticsllc.com Kids Yoga Class ! 10am-11am. $80/6 weeks. Tamashii Karate & Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St, New Orleans. Register: 504-886-2241. Sitting Meditation Group ! 10am-11am. Practice zazen (sitting meditation) as well as walking meditation. Instruction and discussion also available. 3909 Bienville St, Ste 103, in Mid-City, New Orleans. 504-644-7351. Brian: xernaut2@gmail.com Yoga and Guided Meditation ! 10am11:30am. Yoga nidra with Katrina Zech. Experience pure rejuvenation and deep relaxation through movement, breath and mindfulness practice. $15 donation. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. UnityNewOrleans.org Yoga ! 11am-noon. Gentle yoga for all ages. Free. Broadmoor Arts & Wellness Center, 3900 General Taylor St, New Orleans. 504-249-5199. Little Yogis ! 11am-11:30am, 2-5 year olds; 11:45am-12:30pm, 6-10 year olds. 1st Sat. Each month, we’ll explore the pages of a popular children’s book with traditional yoga poses and lots of laughter. Bayou Yoga, 1800 W Causeway Approach, Ste 11, Mandeville. 985-237-1842. DoBayouYoga.com

Qigong and Tai Chi for Mental and Physical Wellness, Stress Relief and Heightened Immune Function ! 1pm-

2pm. Nola Chi Kung presents meditations in motion focusing on the breath for balance, relieving stress and mental wellness. Ancient methods with a modern sensibility. Facilitated by Marc LaPorte. Drop-in rate: $16. 5- and 10-class package rates also available which include the Yoga classes. Nola Yoga Loft, 2042 Magazine St, New Orleans. 504-931-6725. NolaYogaLoft.com

mark your calendar BLUE CLIFF COLLEGE MASSAGE DEPT. CONTINUING EDUCATION JANUARY 14-16, 2017 MediCupping, Annie Garic, ACE Educator

JANUARY 27-29, 2017 Ortho-Bionomy, Postural Reeducation & Post Techniques, Peggy Scott, Registered Instructor, SOBI

FEBRUARY 3-5, 2017 Geriatric Massage, Dr. Sharon Puszko, DayBreak Instructor

MARCH 18-19, 2017 Hot Stone Massage, Derrie Bergeron, LMT

MARCH 25 & 26, 2017 Reiki I & II, Sunny Robichaux, Reiki Master Teacher

Qiqong ! 2pm-3pm. Gentle, healing movement class for all levels and ages. Free. Broadmoor Arts & Wellness Center, 3900 General Taylor St, New Orleans. 504-249-5199. Psychic Saturdays ! 12pm-6pm. Except the 3rd Saturday. Featured psychic readings: $30/30 min and $50/60 min. Metaphysical Resource Center, 1708 Lake Ave, Metairie. 504-708-8353. MetaphysicalResourceCenter.com Basic Meditation ! 6pm-8pm. Basic meditation classes with Zen Teacher Monk Thich Thien Tri. Tibetan House, 4900 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans. ZenAndMind@gmail.com

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