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nother summer has come and gone. Is it just me, or do they go by more quickly the older we get? My grand plans for a bountiful garden will have to wait until next year—only the tomatoes took off. I am thankful we belong to a CSA program that keeps fresh, local produce on our plates and in our bellies. A few trips to a lake in New England, the river/bay in the Northern Neck and the ocean at Virginia Beach affirmed my love of the water—it truly lifts my spirit and replenishes my soul.

Along the way, I fell in love with stand up paddleboarding and hope to do more of it this fall on the James River.

Speaking of fall, I always enjoy the beginning of a new school year— so full of excitement and anticipation. My family and I are now busy with school and fall sport schedules. My older son, Davis, will be a high school sophomore, and my younger son, Sy, is beginning the eighth grade. After this year, I will be out of the middle school years altogether and that seems strange.

I feel fortunate that both of my boys have received an excellent public school education thus far, and I am excited to see it continue. We are lucky that the Richmond area offers a wonderful and inspiring array of educational options for a wide spectrum of learners. Learn more about what’s available in our local feature, Transformative Education.

Another highlight of this issue, and a personal love of mine, is yoga. We celebrate September’s National Yoga Month with a pair of articles about a nearby yoga treasure, Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville, in Buckingham. I had a chance to visit early last spring and it was well worth the trip! Yoga inspires me to slow down, become more present and express gratitude for the goodness that always exists, if only we pay attention.

I leave you on your merry autumn way with this Apache blessing: May the sun bring you new energy by day, May the moon softly restore you by night, May the rain wash away your worries, May the breeze blow new strength into your being, May you walk gently through the world and know its beauty all the days of your life.

And may you always be inspired to feel good, live simply and laugh more.

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18 WELCOME TO YOGAVILLE The Experiences of a First-Timer and a Resident

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20 SAY YES TO YOGA

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Teaching Kids to Be Calm and Focused

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x3 Compounding Pharmacy, in Chester, is carrying new products from Millhouse Works, a family-owned and -operated farm and non-GMO food resource in Chesterfield. One new product sold at the pharmacy is an extra-virgin olive oil sourced

by Millhouse Works from suppliers in Italy, Spain and Greece. Popular among discerning cooks and consumers, the first cold pressed, raw form of olive oil retains a rich flavor and slightly cloudy appearance, a sign of high quality. Additional items include goat milk soap, kamut wheat and farm-direct, locally roasted coffee.

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Glenmore Yoga Offers New Meditation Class

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lenmore Yoga, recently voted Best Yoga Studio in surveys by both Richmond Magazine and the Henrico Citizen, will begin offering a new meditation class in September (see details in the calendar section). During the class, students will participate in a short, gentle yoga practice, then explore, discuss and practice different styles of meditation to discover what works best for them. Props, including chairs, will be available and encouraged. No experience is necessary.

The physical, mental and emotional benefits of a regular meditation practice have proven to be immense and are becoming increasingly accessible as classes such as this one are made available.

Offering yoga to the Richmond community since 1997, it is the long held belief at Glenmore that yoga is suitable for everybody. Having expanded three times, the studio has grown to meet the needs of its clients.

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Location: 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy., Glen Allen. For more information, call 804-741-5627 or visit GlenmoreYoga.com. See ads, pages 23, 32, 39 and 43.

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Alternative Wellness Center Grand Opening in Mechanicsville

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ealing Connections is proud to announce the grand opening of its new location at 8324 Bell Creek Road, Suite 800, in Mechanicsville on October 1. This spiritual and alternative wellness center offers a variety of services, including massage therapy, Reiki, hypnotherapy, reflexology, yoga and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). A large selection of healing resources is also available, including books, CDs, crystals, essential oils, incense, candles and sage to encourage clients to continue their healing and growth beyond the walls of the center.

Owner Pamela Heavner, CMT, CH, and her staff of experienced practitioners offer numerous alternative healing modalities, and Healing Connections will draw professionals from across the country to provide services on a limited-time basis, ensuring the maximum breadth of wellness services available in our area.

Healing Connections also offers a variety of classes and workshops. Some upcoming classes include: Learn to Smudge, Empowering the Empath, Gentle Yoga and Psychic Development. In addition, book clubs, discussion groups and meet-the-author events are being planned.

For more information, call 804-559-7990 or visit HealingConnectionsVA.com. See ad, page 10.

Acupuncture Center of Richmond Expands in Mechanicsville

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cupuncturists Remee Gemo and Monte Jackson have expanded and relocated the Mechanicsville branch of the Acupuncture Center of Richmond to 7233 Mechanicsville Turnpike. The Acupuncture Center of Richmond continues to serve Mechanicsville and the surrounding areas by delivering highquality, individualized health care through acupuncture, Chinese herbal formulations, cupping, moxibustion, Eastern nutritional therapy and oriental medicine.

With over 20 years of combined experience, Gemo and Jackson specialize in IVF/IUI support, infertility, pain management, sports injuries, chronic diseases, anxiety and depression, diseases of unknown etiology and Bells Palsy.

Other services and products include massage therapy and the L.I.F.T. facial skincare line and anti-aging facial acupuncture program, a personalized non-surgical facial procedure for reducing wrinkles and fine lines, lifting sagging skin, improving complexion and restoring a natural youthful glow. An open house is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 21.

For more information, call 804-754-5108 or visit AcuCenter-Richmond.com. See listings, page 36.

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newsbriefs New Yoga Studio Opens in Goochland

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oochland County is now home to Heart of Yoga, a new yoga studio that believes that at the heart of yoga lies peace, compassion and the willingness to serve. Located in Manakin-Sabot, Heart of Yoga’s mission is to share the physical, emotional and spiritual benefits of yoga by meeting students wherever they are in their life and practice. Coowners Deirdre Nanda Devi Turner and Karen Kalyani Levitt offer compassionate, quality instruction in yoga, Pilates and wellness, in a supportive, nurturing environment.

Classes range from extra gentle to advanced and include seven-week beginner sessions in yoga and Pilates, as well as mixed-level vinyasa and yin yoga. The overall focus is on connecting the mind and body and includes yoga breathing (pranayama) and deep relaxation (yoga nidra). The studio offers donation classes to military personnel, police officers, firefighters and EMTs.

Heart of Yoga plans to offer wellness workshops as well as classes on the MELT Method, a physical self-care system promoting increased flexibility, range of motion and relief of certain types of chronic pain.

Location: 1903 Manakin Rd., Manakin-Sabot. For more information, visit HeartOfYoga.com.

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fter a majorly successful season, The Boathouse Group has decided to bring outdoor dining back to the farm beginning in mid-September.

Inspired by countless alfresco dinners during her culinary studies in southern Italy last year, Chef Paige Healy has designed a series of five-course family-style dinners to be served, literally, in the middle of a field. Dinner includes a farm tour and, in some instances, guests will be invited to help gather fresh herbs to contribute to the meal. Sommelier Michael Avery will select wines to complement the menu.

“Every great meal starts with the same recipe,” Healy said. “Take the best ingredients around and combine them with a wonderful group of family and friends.”

This interactive dining experience is not to be missed.

Reservations can be made at Info@DinnerInTheField.com.

For more information, including a preview of upcoming menus and additional dates, visit DinnerInTheField.com.

Nimbus Massage Has a New Home

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imbus Massage has relocated from Carytown to 1719 West Main Street, in the heart of the Fan. The new location offers easier parking, more modern facilities and additional treatment rooms, allowing for an expanded schedule to better meet clients’ needs.

The therapists at Nimbus Massage focus on goal-oriented therapeutic massage to help their clients manage and improve muscular pain issues, reduce stress and achieve overall relaxation. Offering a variety of services from gentle to deep pressure massage, on-line scheduling and flexible membership programs, Nimbus Massage customizes each session to the individual client’s needs.

For more information, call 804-714-7932 or visit Nimbus Massage.com.

Winter Wellness Retreat on the Rappahannock River

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he Ukulele Lady, Angie Brooks, and Dr. Anna (“Dr. Ani”) Hristova will offer a unique wellness experience on the Rappahannock River in Tappahannock from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on October Angie Brooks, The Ukulele Lady 4. If you feel like it is harder to eat well and exercise regularly during the cold months of winter, especially throughout the holiday season, you are not alone.

The retreat is designed to promote relaxation, rejuvenation and personal discovery as well as help participants learn how to stay healthy during the winter season.

The day’s agenda includes two yoga classes, guided meditation, delicious organic lunch and snacks, a healthy eating workshop and time to enjoy the serenity of a gorgeous river setting. All of this is offered in the backdrop of an environment carefully crafted to allow for nurturing of the mind, body and soul.

For more information, call 804-239-6977or visit Ukulele YogaLady.com.

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he American Institute of Massage will host an event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 20, to celebrate the grand opening of its Wellness Center, located at 10960 Three Chopt Road, in Henrico. The event includes free food, tours of the facility, information sessions and samples of the services offered by the center’s certified practitioners.

The American Institute of Massage, which has been training massage therapists for almost 20 years, founded the Wellness Center to provide a space where a diverse group of healers can collaborate and share their experiences with anyone seeking peace and healing. Past and present students and affiliates specialize in an array of modalities, including oriental medicine, ayurvedic medicine, massage and bodywork, chiropractic medicine, and nutritional counseling, all of which share the common goal of benefiting the mind, body and spirit.

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esearch from the Queensland Institute of Medical Research, in Australia, has found supplemental vitamin D3 reduces the incidence of infection among seniors. More than 600 subjects, ages 60 to 84, were divided into three groups and for one year took either 1,000 international units (IU) a day of vitamin D3, 2,000 IU a day of vitamin D3, or a placebo.

Those given the 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 per day were 28 percent less likely to require antibiotics prescriptions than those taking the placebo. Those older than 70 years were 47 percent less likely to be prescribed antibiotics than the placebo group.

Mindfulness Meditation Can Hinder Onset of Alzheimer’s

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pilot study from the Harvard Medical School indicates yet another benefit of meditation. The researchers tested 14 people with mild cognitive impairment, which often leads to Alzheimer’s disease, and provided them with either Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction training or standard care.

Brain imaging tests indicated that those engaged in meditative training had increased activity and connections among three areas of the brain—the posterior cingulate cortex, medial prefrontal cortex and left hippocampus. Although larger studies are needed, study authors remark, “These preliminary results indicate that in adults with mild cognitive impairment, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction therapy may have a positive impact on the regions of the brain most related to mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.”

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raditional medicines have long utilized tongue analysis to diagnose various disorders. Now, a recent study from the Republic of Korea’s Institute of Oriental Medicine supports the accuracy of this ancient health practice in the area of sleep dysfunction.

The researchers studied two separate groups of 153 people and 454 elderly people; in both, the color of their tongues was analyzed and compared with cases of sleep disorders within each group. Those experiencing sleep dysfunctions had a paler tongue color compared with those in the healthy group; they also had more thickly coated tongues. natural awakenings

EFT is easy to learn and will help you: • Remove negative emotions • Remove self-sabotage • Reduce food cravings • Reduce or eliminate pain • Implement positive goals

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Makers Agree Not to Use Cancer-Causing Chemical This year, the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) reached legal agreements with 26 major companies to discontinue using a cancercausing chemical in shampoo and personal care products, and potential agreements with more than 100 additional companies are still pending.

Cocamide diethanolamine (DEA), a synthetic chemical created from a chemical reaction between coconut oils and diethanolamine, has been used for decades in shampoos and other products as a foaming agent.

In 2012, California listed the chemical as a known carcinogen, based on assessment by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer, which evaluated skin exposure tests on animals. In 2013, the CEH brought lawsuits against companies selling products in California containing the substance without a health warning, as required under Prop 65, the state’s consumer protection law for toxic chemicals.

Note: A Think Dirty app offers information about the potentially toxic ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products and what not to buy.

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Japan’s Nuclear Meltdown is Poisoning California Kelp Scientists analyzing kelp off the coast of San Diego have linked the presence of the radioactive isotope cesium to the Fukushima Daiichi power plant, in Japan, which melted down in 2011. As part of the ongoing Kelp Watch 2014 project, government and academic institutions have begun receiving results from samples of bull kelp and giant kelp collected along the California coast.

“We’re trying to figure out how much is there and how much is getting into the ecosystem,” says Matthew Edwards, Ph.D., of San Diego State University.

“Things are linked a little more closely than sometimes we’d like to think. Just because it’s on the other side of the world doesn’t mean that it doesn’t affect us.”

With experts predicting a 40-year-plus cleanup at Fukushima, the likelihood of increased cesium in the Pacific Ocean seems inevitable.

For more information, visit KelpWatch.Berkeley.edu.

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New EPA Rules Proposed for Climate Change The White House plans to cut carbon dioxide emissions from power plants by 30 percent by 2030. Each state will have its own goal within the overall national pollution reduction effort, an attempt to be politically and practically flexible in its implementation. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy explains, “Each state’s goal is tailored to its own circumstances, and states have the flexibility to reach the goal in whatever ways work best for them.”

States can renovate existing coal-fired plants with newer, cleaner burning technology; switch coal plants to natural gas, which produces much less carbon; and work to persuade residents to be more efficient in their use of electricity. States can also band together in cap-and-trade networks for emission reductions, in which companies buy and sell permits allowing them to produce a certain amount of carbon emissions. Clean producers can be sellers, dirtier producers buyers.

The program represents an absolute reduction in U.S. carbon emissions of nearly one-third, rather than a simple slowing in the growth rate of emissions. Contrary industry groups, many Republicans and some coal-state Democrats oppose the proposal due to its anticipated costs and increased regulations.

Source: The Christian Science Monitor

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Organizers note that when growers select just one genetic variety of apple to reproduce and cultivate, they create a monoculture that easily becomes more susceptible to pests and diseases than an orchard that hosts several varieties. An array of insects and blights favor this all-American fruit, which is why standard apples are the single-most pesticide-contaminated produce item at conventional groceries.

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Why Persistence Counts Some educators believe that improvements in instruction, curriculum and school environments are not enough to raise the achievement levels of all students, especially disadvantaged children. Also necessary is a quality called “grit”, loosely defined as persistence over time to overcome challenges and accomplish big goals. Grit comprises a suite of traits and behaviors that include goal-directedness (knowing where to go and how to get there); motivation (having a strong will to achieve identified goals); self-control (avoiding distractions and focusing on the task at hand); and a positive mindset (embracing challenges and viewing failure as a learning opportunity).

A meta-study of 25 years of research by John Hattie and Helen Timperley, professors at the University of Aukland, New Zealand, has shown that giving students challenging goals encourages greater effort and persistence than providing vague or no direction. Students aren’t hardwired for these qualities, but grit can be developed through an emerging battery of evidence-based techniques that give educators a powerful new set of tools to support student success.

A famous example of the power of self-regulation was observed when preschoolers that were able to withstand the temptation of eating a marshmallow for 15 minutes to receive a second one were more successful in high school and scored about 210 points higher on their SATs later in life than those with less willpower (Tinyurl.com/Stanford MarshallowStudy).

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Beekeeper Jim Robins, of Robins Apiaries, in St. Louis, Missouri, rents an area with a plentiful supply of white Dutch clover, and Lambert Airport views his enterprise as part of its sustainability program. O’Hare Airport, in Chicago, the first in the U.S. to install hives, is rebuilding to its full complement of 50 hives after losing about half of them to 2014’s extreme winter. It’s a project that could be a model for airports everywhere—using inaccessible scrubland to do something revolutionary, like supporting a local food system. One hundred foods make up 90 percent of a human diet, and bees pollinate 71 of them.

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The WarkaWater tower is providing an innovative new way to harvest safe drinking water, normally an onerous task in Ethiopia and many other parts of Africa. Obtaining water via repeated trips to the nearest source is extremely time-consuming and what’s collected is often highly contaminated and harmful to drink. Also, this task is commonly carried out by females, putting them in danger of sexual harassment or worse enroute.

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Transformative Education in Richmond Empowers Students

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national movement called transformative education is alive and growing in Richmond. Nationally, the concepts behind the effort began with the Transformative Action Institute, which identifies itself as a “small nonprofit startup with a mighty mission: to teach the most effective methods for how people can transform their lives and the world.” The institute seeks to honor the individual and their unique world experience while co-creating strategies and skills for personal, social and societal change. Innovative activities, exercises and seminars are a few of the transformative action tools.

Transformational learning promotes strategies to improve the quality of life for individuals and the community. In her book, Understanding and Promoting Transformative Learning, Patricia Cranton says the special type of learning involves the expansion of consciousness through the transformation of one’s basic worldview

and specific capacities of the self.

The goal is to effectively bring out the creative potential of the individual and to empower a bold and satisfying life that can cause individual and societal transformation. Cranton describes three types of changes during this expansion: psychological (self-understanding), convictional (belief system) and behavioral (lifestyle). These concepts are certainly not brand new. They started getting real legs in educational settings in the 1970s and 1980s. The trend is now gaining momentum with a new face; and in Richmond, new opportunities for this type of education are plentiful.

The Montessori Center for the Child, in Chesterfield, is the only Montessori education option on the Southside and serves children ages 2-and-a-half to 12.

The diverse student population comprises a variety of religious, political, cultural and economic backgrounds.

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Founded in the early 1900s by Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori, the Montessori Method encourages a lifelong love of learning, preparing students to continue their educational journey with inspiration and a keen respect for the Earth and all its inhabitants. The neuroscience-based approach gives no standardized tests, promotes a low teacher-to-student ratio and encourages tremendous freedom of movement throughout the school day.

The approach seems to be an incubator for innovation that changes the world.

One famous alumnus of a Montessoribased education is Larry Page, founder of Google. Another is Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon. It seems that a transformative educational environment, such as the one at Montessori Center for the Child, can lead to transformative accomplishments.

Spiritos School, in Midlothian, is dedicated to improving the quality of life for youth with autism and their families.

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Janet Lachowsky, the school’s director, notes that although the Transformative Action Institute is just gaining momentum, Spiritos has been engaged in transformative education for quite some time and it is something she is passionate about. She says of her students, “They are very unique and very smart in more than a few ways.”

The Spiritos staff provide individualized support in an atmosphere of love and acceptance, combining synergistic therapies to teach children independence and how to achieve great things.

The New Community School, on Hermitage Road near Bryan Park, empowers students that are challenged by dyslexia and related language-based learning differences. The innovative and research-based college preparatory curriculum utilizes a customized educational approach to build skills in language and math and to foster academic and personal strengths in a way that ignites the passions and gifts of unique minds.

Dan Stackhouse, director of development at New Community says, “Before coming to New Community, many of our students are on a downward slope, academically and emotionally. For years, they have been told that they are smart, but they simply need to try harder… to ‘apply’ themselves… and that college and a successful life are not realistic options. Due to their dyslexia, their skills do not match their

intelligence.” New Community exists to reverse those trends by bringing skills in line with bright minds. In addition, selfesteem is rebuilt as dyslexic students experience, often for the first time, what it feels like to be a successful student.

Richmond is home to many schools on the leading edge of transformative education concepts. They share the idea of advancing individuals toward a more cohesive, authentic and bold life using their unique inborn set of skills and opportunities. Then, the positive results from nurturing effective, productive and confident individuals can be applied in the community and society to truly change the world.

For more information about the schools featured in this article, contact: Montessori Center for the Child, 122 N. Courthouse Rd., Chesterfield.

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Welcome to Yogaville: the Experiences of a First-Timer and a Resident

In honor of National Yoga Month, Natural Awakenings Richmond presents two articles about Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville, one contributed by a recent first-time visitor and the other written by a resident.

First-Timer’s Experience Proves Magical

by Cynthia Jyoti Sinanian

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he morning promised to become a summer scorcher, but the sky remained a crystalline blue as we pulled up to the visitor center. Curiosity competed with wonder as we climbed out of the car and slowly took it all in: the monks in orange robes, the yogis sitting on the grass quietly chatting, the friendly faces that sensed we were newcomers and offered us structure and guidance for our visit. Hours later, after experiencing meditation in an enormous pink and blue lotus flower, picking our way along trails with breathtaking views, sampling a buffet of delicious Indian cuisine and tour18

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ing magnificent shrines, we returned to our car—knowing it would not be long before we would find our way back again. The ride home was spent in quiet rumination, thinking about the gentle visionary who had the power to create an ideal for living and the perfect setting in which to do it.

Sri Swami Satchidananda, the founder of Satchidananda AshramYogaville, was born on December 22, 1914, in a small South Indian village as C.K. Ramaswamy Gounder. The second of two sons in a religious and esteemed family, he encountered traveling poets, philosophers, astrologers

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and holy men throughout his early childhood, as his family regularly welcomed them into their home. From a young age, he was deeply devoted to God and recognized the inner light in all human beings.

As an adult, Satchidananda married, had children and pursued a business career until, tragically, his young wife died. He then shifted his focus to spiritual practice, studying with several spiritual masters until he found his guru, H.H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji, of the Divine Life Society, under whom he became a monk and received his spiritual name, Sri Swami Satchidananda.

People were quickly drawn to Satchidananda and his simple but profound teachings. His popularity soared and took him out of India and eventually to the United States.

In America, Satchidananda thrived—writing books, ordaining monks, winning humanitarian awards, appearing on television and even serving as the opening speaker of the Woodstock Festival. All the while, Satchidananda streamlined and promoted his own teaching philosophy, known as Integral Yoga. He believed that the goal was for all of humanity to live harmoniously as one universal family—regardless of race, religion or wealth. To do this, he emphasized that people must return to their natural state by learning to be easeful with their bodies, peaceful with their minds and useful by serving others and the world. He synthesized several types of yoga into one practice. The five types of yoga that form the core and heart of Integral Yoga are hatha (physical), raja (meditation), karma (service), jnana (devotion to God) and japa (chanting and prayer).

In 1979, Satchidananda purchased nearly 1,000 acres nestled in the sprawling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Buckingham County to establish Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville as his international headquarters. Although Satchidananda left his earthly body in 2002, his teachings live on today through more than 50 Integral Yoga Centers and 1,000 certified teachers of Integral Yoga across the globe.

Yogaville comprises the Satchidananda Ashram as well as the surrounding

private homes owned by his devotees and students. There are about 150 permanent residents, as well as a monastery and a learning/retreat center with dorms to host the more than 2,000 annual guests and participants. Delicious, vegetarian meals are prepared at Sivananda Hall, which also houses a bookstore and gift shop. The village has three main sacred sites, including the Light of Truth Universal Shrine (LOTUS), Chidambaram and Kailash.

The LOTUS, shaped like a pink and blue lotus flower, is remarkable in that it features 12 altars, each dedicated to one of the 12 major religions of the world, thereby professing Swami’s core belief—that people of all faiths can come together to share in spiritual unity, quiet meditation and personal growth. Majestically sitting atop a peaceful lake and flanked by striking gardens, it is most awe-inspiring when its bells chime to announce the beginning of meditation.

Up a nearby hill is Chidambaram, a sacred site that houses an altar and the marble tomb where Satchidananda’s human remains are interred. Lastly, atop the hill and facing the sprawling green valley and noble mountains stands Kailash with its statuary of the Hindu gods and goddesses, occasionally honored with ceremonial offerings.

With the other treasures on the property, such as nature trails, a charming coffee shop, a cyber café and a library, plus a full calendar of events, the ashram is constantly humming with activity.

Since my initial visit last summer, I have found myself returning to Yogaville several more times to get caught up in its sacred, mystical energy and emerge refreshed, renewed—learning more about the incredible visionary of Satchidananda along the way. What first appeared exotic and foreign has become completely welcoming and familiar.

How inconceivable it is to me that such an international pearl is easily within reach of Richmond.

Cynthia Jyoti Sinanian, an educator for Hanover Public Schools, recently completed her first Integral Yoga teacher training in order to share her love of this glorious yoga practice. Connect at CindySinanian@gmail.com.

Ashram Life – Heaven on Earth

by Tim Krishna Howeth

Yoga does not remove us from the reality or responsibilities of everyday life but rather places our feet firmly and resolutely in the practical ground of experience. We don’t transcend our lives; we return to the life we left behind in the hopes of something better. ~Donna Farhi

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traight and narrow is not the path to Yogaville, making it seem like a mystical place hidden in the mist, even though it’s only about two hours from Richmond. Many guests get lost along the winding path and have to call for directions.

In 1986, my wife and I were living in Santa Barbara, California, and expecting our first child. We had a happy life. My wife taught a dance class at the local girls’ club where she met an Integral Yoga teacher who invited her to try the class. Eventually, I went too. I loved it. After class, my body was relaxed and my mind was calm. The teacher was a person of integrity, authenticity and peace. We didn’t know much about yoga, but she told us about her teacher, Sri Swami Satchidananda. We read some books, listened to tapes and learned about LOTUS, the interfaith shrine that was being built. Eventually, we met Satchidananda at a 10-day silent retreat in Santa Barbara.

That summer, we had the opportunity to visit the Satchidananda AshramYogaville. On the drive up the hill, the dusk sky was a beautiful orange. When we got to the campus, many people were eating dinner picnic-style, sitting on blankets outside on a lawn under the spreading branches of an ancient oak, and enjoying the sunset, fireflies and majestic river and valley views. We spent two weeks at the ashram and fell in love with the place, the people and the practices.

Yogaville is a small village of people from many different backgrounds and religions that have made a commitment to the yogic lifestyle based on ethical principles; working with dedication to build a community where

people can live, study and work together in peace. This community of seekers can be described by the Sanskrit word, satsang, meaning good company or company of the truth. We resolved to become a part of this community, to learn and practice yoga, to enable our children to grow up there and attend the Vidyalayam (the Yogaville school) and to become a part of something greater than ourselves. We moved to Yogaville in 1990.

A typical day at Yogaville begins at 5 a.m. with meditation. I have a family and a job outside the ashram and this hour of meditation grounds me in a practice that calms and focuses my mind. My love and appreciation for the benefits of regular meditation have continued to grow over 30 years of regular practice. When I get home from work, I might walk the forest trails, work in my garden, roll out my mat to practice yoga or simply step out and enjoy the 360-degree view overlooking the James River Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains.

It is truly a special place—my Heaven on Earth.

Tim Krishna Howeth, an educator in Albemarle County Public Schools, has been a disciple of Sri Swami Satchidananda since 1985. Krishna teaches hatha yoga at the Ashram, the Yogaville Academy and in Charlottesville. He also assists at weekly pujas, Hindu worship services, at the Nataraja temple in Yogaville. Connect at KrishnaHoweth@gmail.com.

Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville is located at 108 Yogaville Way, in Buckingham. For more information, call 434-969-3121 or visit Yogaville.org.

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ois Parker Carmona first stepped into a yoga studio looking for better physical health. “I was doing hot vinyasa because I wanted to sweat. I wanted to feel better,” she recalls.

Many people on a similar quest try yoga for the first time during September’s National Yoga Month (YogaHealth Foundation.org/yoga_month), founded

by Johannes Fisslinger. “This year, more than 2,200 yoga studios will offer informative public events or a free week of classes to new students to educate everyone about the health benefits of yoga and inspire a healthy lifestyle,” says Fisslinger. “Yoga and mindfulness are an essential part of America’s newly emerging health paradigm.”

Like many others, as Carmona deepened her practice, she discovered that yoga’s benefits transcend the physical. Then she went further, becoming a certified Baptiste yoga instructor and co-owner of Melrose Yoga, in Melrose, Massachusetts. “Many of us are so busy and consumed with the constant motion of day-to-day activities that we lose complete track of who we are, along with the state of our bodies,” she says.

“Yoga reconnects me with myself.”

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Flexibility

One reason that people try yoga is to improve their flexibility. A recent report from Yoga Alliance, a nonprofit association based in Arlington, Virginia, states that it can improve flexibility and mobility and increase range of motion over time as ligaments, tendons and muscles lengthen and become more elastic.

It also helps relieve muscular tension throughout the body.

The Alliance’s Danica Amore notes that flexibility means different things to different people. “A senior might define flexibility as being able to pick up the grandkids, while young people might consider it essential to their athletic abilities.” Flexibility can also mean being able to turn around easily while backing out of the driveway or running with fewer injuries, adds Carmona.

Improvements in flexibility generally depend on an individual’s age, health and commitment to practicing yoga, as well as the style chosen. “There are so many different lineages of yoga, and each teacher has his or her own style. Plus, each individual progresses at their own pace,” Amore explains. “It’s really a question of where you want this personal practice to take you and how you embrace it in your private life.” The bottom line is that everyone’s journey is different.

Mental Health

Many experts concur that yoga can be effective in reducing stress. As students continue their practice, they feel less stress and an increased sense of peace and relaxation, along with other mental health benefits.

“Yoga gives you what is often called a ‘witness consciousness’,” says John Kepner, executive director of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, in Little Rock, Arkansas. “Being able to observe the external events around you, but not being caught up in the drama. In modern terms, it’s an increased ability to stay cool, calm and collected. After a good yoga class, your troubles can appear further away.”

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When stress is reduced, an increased sense of calm tends to permeate all areas of one’s life, observes Kepner. “Based on my experience, yoga also helps improve relationships.” He has taught the same group of students for 10 years and notes their special relationship: “If one goes to the same yoga class regularly, a friendship tends to develop with others in the class, called Songhai. After a while, practicing together becomes one of the most valuable parts of the practice,” he says.

This beneficial, deeper sense of community—a major allure of a longterm yoga practice—develops mainly from the intangible sense of working together in terms of physical, mental and spiritual support.

Spirituality and Connectedness

“Even beginning students quickly realize how connecting with their bodies and their breath helps them in their everyday lives,” says Carmona. “It adds a transcendent dimension to everything you do in life.”

In addition to its more immediate tangible benefits, other long-term benefits experienced by students may be harder to define or quantify. Carmona observes, “People generally say that yoga has changed their life, physically, mentally and spiritually.”

Lynda Bassett is a freelance writer outside Boston, MA. Connect at LyndaBassett@gmail.com.

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Using simple tools can help us consciously notice our breath, bodies and sensations, as well as what is happening around us. As we practice noticing, we can more readily return to the moment and more immediately connect with ourselves and others. Integrating five mindfulness practices into our young children’s lives is easy and yields powerful dividends.

Build Relationship with Breath

Connecting the rhythm of breathing to experiences helps children understand how to calm down. (Older children might enjoy learning the effects of breathing throughout their system.) First, ask children to notice their breath. Invite them to put a hand in front of their nose and breathe and say, “This is breath. All living things breathe.” Encourage them to share their response to the experience.

Next, move to modeling breathing patterns in relation to experiences and feelings such as, “I feel so frustrated that my breath is moving fast. Look at my chest.” Then model returning to calm breathing with, “I am putting my hand on my chest and reminding myself to take longer breaths.”

Help children notice how their breath changes throughout the day. Games can support this increased awareness.

Ask the child to lie down, place their hands on their chest

and belly and lie still. Ask them to notice their breath, and then have them stand up and jump up and down before noticing their breath again.

After hard play, tell them, “Your breath is moving so fast because you were running hard.” At bedtime, soothingly note, “Your breath is getting sleepy and slow.” Remember to be a witness, rather than a judge.

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Practice a regular mind/body check-in. At breakfast, inquire, “How are you feeling today?” or “Feelings check! At the moment, I am feeling tired and excited. What about you?” The idea is not to change or fix anything, just to notice, allowing a broadly defined perspective. Children might be able to describe a specific feeling or only an overall sensation like jumpy or buzzing.

Cultivate Sensory Awareness

Paying attention to sensations can bring children and adults into the moment. Integrate sensory awareness into daily life with simple questions like, “What do you see? What do you hear? What do you smell?” We can bring this practice with us everywhere—into the waiting room at the dentist’s office, in the car or on a plane.

Practice Moments of Quiet

Intentionally quiet moments support the development of mindfulness and empower children to consider “not doing” a valid part of everyday life. When they are given the opportunity for quiet time, they often love it.

Try asking the child to get so quiet that they can hear a particular sound in the room—their breath, the tick of a clock or the hum of a computer. Once they hear it and you do too, you can dismiss the practice session with a bell, gentle clap or another soft sound.

Send Well Wishes

The traditional Buddhist practice of mettha, or loving kindness, meditation involves reciting phrases that we direct first to ourselves and then outward toward others. For example, think, “May I be safe. May I be well. May I be at peace,” and then repeat the same phrases for someone we love, someone we don’t know personally and ultimately, all beings.

When, for example, children ask why ambulances emit such loud, wailing sounds, we might explain, “Emergency rescue workers are helpers. Their sirens mean they are going to help someone. When we hear the sirens, we can wish them well by saying, ‘May they be safe.’”

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to keep her husband as engaged and active as possible.

When she had difficult issues to discuss, she’d make a “talking date” with him, offering choices by saying, “I’d love to chat with you. Would Tuesday before dinner or Thursday after breakfast work for you?” Before the date, she’d select a comfortable room and clear her mind by meditating, napping or mindfully sipping herbal tea. The conversations would cover anything from how to work with their health professionals to plans for his end-of-life ceremony.

They agreed on strategies and worked together as a team.

Redefine Assistance

Conscious Caregiving Nurture Yourself While Helping Another

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f you’re depressed, tired or sick, your caregiving is likely to suffer,” counsels John Schall, CEO of Caregiver Action Network, in Washington, D.C., and a former family caregiver.

“For the sake of your loved one, take care of yourself.”

The AARP estimates that some 34 million family caregivers provide for someone that is ill or disabled in the U.S. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, in Bethesda, Maryland, caregivers generally struggle with finding time for themselves, managing emotional and physical stress and balancing work and family responsibilities.

Experts suggest that the following seven steps can help people enjoy a healthier, less stressful and more conscious approach to care giving— and receiving.

Reframe Care

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member that could help her. However, gradually, the Minneapolis-based international caregiver advocate and founder of AlzheimersSpeaks.com learned to welcome help from others.

“Being perfect gets in the way of true connections,” she observes.

Although La Bey began her caregiving out of love, the volume of related tasks soon sparked stress. That’s when she taught herself to slow down and reframe her outlook: Before going into her mom’s room, folding her laundry, scheduling healthcare practitioners and delivering dinner, La Bey paused to consciously ask: “Is Mom safe, happy and pain-free?” Centering on those three questions reminded her that she was doing this work out of love.

Psychotherapist Diana Denholm, Ph.D., of West Palm Beach, Florida, heightened her own consciousness by learning to see caregiving as a collaborative effort. Denholm, author of The Caregiving Wife’s Handbook: Caring for Your Seriously Ill Husband, Caring for Yourself (CaregivingWife.com), sought

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“I’ll carry your luggage for you, Dad, since you’re not feeling well”… La Bey still remembers her father’s downturned mouth as she tugged the suitcase out of his hands. “I was trying to be helpful, but instead I took away his dignity and power,” she later realized. “If I had packed his bag lighter, he could have carried it like always.”

When are we helping and when are we doing too much?

“Put yourself in the sick person’s shoes. Avoid doing something the person can do for himself,” agrees Denholm. Controlling behavior changes the dynamics of the relationship and can put the caregiver in a parental role. She recommends a holistic brainstorming exercise in which the caregiver writes answers to such questions as: What am I frustrated about? What really annoys me? Why am I angry with myself?

The results offer a window to understanding our own feelings. “Feeling anger could mean we’re acting codependently and taking on too many responsibilities,” Denholm says. “The caregiver’s job isn’t to save the patient, but merely to support him or her in necessary ways.”

Ask for Help

“I don’t want to be a burden,” and “We’re afraid of losing our privacy,” and “I’m the only one who can take care of him; no one else can do it right,” are common concerns. “These self-limiting beliefs prevent people from reaching out for help,” says family caregiver and life coach Yosaif August,

founder of Yes To Life Coaching (YesToLifeCoaching.com), in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and author of Coaching for Caregivers: How to Reach Out Before You Burn Out.

August quotes a recent Johns Hopkins study that reported caregivers might improve their health “… when caregiving is done willingly, at manageable levels and with individuals who are capable of expressing gratitude.”

Accepting assistance makes caregiving more manageable.

August understands how overwhelming the experience can be and advises caregivers to ask themselves: “What do I need help with right now?”

Keep answers specific, such as, “I need someone to prepare dinner tomorrow night, mow the lawn and pick up our vitamins.”

August also suggests creating a family Declaration of Interdependence, a personal statement documenting how the family prefers to be helped, along with the attitudes and behaviors they find especially supportive. Encourage family and friends to ask these two questions: “Are you open to advice?” and “Is this a good time to talk about your spouse’s condition?” Make much-needed breaks sacrosanct from such discussions.

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More than 50 percent of caregivers surveyed in a 21st-century study spearheaded by the National Alliance for Caregiving reported, “I don’t have time to take care of myself.” That can translate to a lack of exercise, an unhealthy diet and little or no respite.

“If you aren’t healthy and strong, you can’t properly care for anyone else,” says Liana Werner-Gray, New York City natural lifestyle consultant and author of The Earth Diet (TheEarthDiet.org). To begin each day, she advises drinking one cup of warm water with juice from half a lemon, explaining that stress produces acid and lemon water metabolizes as alkalinity and helps keep the body’s pH balanced.

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of raw nuts, seeds and dried fruits. Save time with the smoothies by making a large batch and freezing portions to enjoy later. A basic recipe might include two handfuls of greens, such as spinach and kale, a banana and other fruits, almond milk or purified water and maybe adding flaxseed, cinnamon or goji berries. When appropriate, share the same health-boosting foods with the loved one.

Victoria Moran, of New York City, is the director of the Main Street Vegan Academy and author of a dozen books on health and well-being including Main Street Vegan and Living a Charmed Life. She offers such conscious eating tips as eating full meals of “real” food instead of snacks; selecting beautiful foods; and ritualizing indulgences, such as a special spot for relaxing with high-quality dark chocolate and tea using good china while listening to classical music.

Stand for Exercise

Even though caregivers may feel they don’t have time to spare, Dr. Jordan D. Metzl, author of The Exercise Cure, says it’s vital to incorporate physical activity. He recommends starting by walking 30 minutes a day for one

Make a list of favorite ways to relax and renew during short respites, such as reading, listening to music, stepping outside, sipping coffee with friends or taking a hot shower, and refer to it often. month. If necessary, it can be done in 10-minute increments.

According to a study by Mayo Clinic Physician James Levine, Ph.D., in Scottsdale, Arizona, “Sitting is the new smoking.” Researchers have linked sitting for long periods of time with a number of health concerns that include obesity, metabolic syndrome and increased risks of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer. The solution is to move more and sit less—walk while on the phone and stand up while reading. Metzl suggests a stretch break every 20 minutes. Three of his “commandments” for fitness are having fun, setting goals and minimizing sitting.

“Schedule exercise and respite breaks and make them as inviolate as a doctor’s visit,” advises Schall.

Commune with Spirit

August suggests establishing a twofold consciousness-raising ritual to welcome and appreciate life. Begin each day by showing gratitude for being alive and end it focused on forgiveness and gratitude. “When you cultivate gratitude, you notice more things to be grateful for,” says August.

La Bey concurs, and writes down

at least five things she is grateful for every day. She mentally replays time with her mom and appreciates the little moments and signs of hope, like “the twinkle in Mom’s eye or the way she held hands and smiled.” This puts her in an upbeat frame of mind when she drifts off to sleep. She also writes out her intention for the day, envisioning positive outcomes. She might affirm: “I am going to have a grace-filled day. Things will go smoothly.”

Denholm centers herself by petting her cats. Some caregivers chant or practice meditation or mindful breathing, while others might take a walk, shop, or sit quietly in a church.

Notice Blessings

La Bey discovered that her journey as a caregiver also dramatically enhanced her own life. “Mom taught me so much,” she relates. “I learned compassion and unconditional love on multiple levels. I learned to live in gratitude, instead of loss.”

August notes, “Even in the tough times, I experienced an engaged, poignant and rich connection with my parents.”

For Denholm, treasured gifts included strengthening her communication with her husband and working as a team.

“Allowing yourself to reach out for assistance and make time for respite will deeply enrich your caregiving experience,” concludes Schall.

Deborah Shouse is the author of Love in the Land of Dementia: Finding Hope in the Caregiver’s Journey. Follow her blog at DeborahShouseWrites.wordpress.com.

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inger-songwriter Pharrell Williams, whose infectious hit song, “Happy,” has spread joy worldwide, seems to know the secret to happiness. More than 1,500 people from 140-plus countries have posted their own happy video spinoffs at WeAreHappyFrom.com, inspired by his daylong music video featuring Los Angeles residents from all walks of life dancing and lip-syncing to the tune.

Can happiness really be just a finger snap away? It depends on our unit of measurement—a moment versus a lifetime. Research by such authorities as Psychologist Martin Seligman, Ph.D., director of the University of Pennsylvania Positive Psychology Center, suggests that several basic ingredients are keys to long-term happiness, including a sense of purpose, engaging activities, quality relationships and achievable goals. Ultimately, happiness is a subjective state, gauged only by personal perception.

Still, there are quick, simple things we can do to shift our mood into a higher gear, according to Jonathan Robinson, author of Find Happiness Now: 50 Shortcuts for Bringing More Love, Balance, and Joy Into Your Life. “Broadly, happiness shortcuts fall into two categories—those that help in letting go of negative emotions and those that help in tuning into or expanding positive feelings,” says Robinson. “The end result is the same.”

Practice gratitude. When the day’s affronts seem excessive, we can reframe them by counting our blessings mentally or in a journal. Review the day with an eye to everything that went right.

“Soon, you’ll start to see everything as a gift,” observes Robinson.

Pencil it in. Take a few moments at the start of each week to block out a little time every day for happy activities.

Pay it forward. It doesn’t take much to make someone’s day, advises Robinson. Give someone a compliment or a piece of chocolate and watch their attitude instantly change, which in turn lifts you into their happy cloud.

Sing and dance. Williams applies this secret: Moving our bodies and vibrating our vocal chords helps shake us out of our mental cages. “It’s hard to feel bad when you sing. It’s a choice: You can stay angry for four hours or sing for 15 seconds,” Robinson notes.

Don’t underestimate the power of a simple jumpstart to happiness.

Research from the University of Arizona shows that as little as a forced smile not only releases stress-fighting neuropeptides and mood-lifting serotonin in the brain, it activates a chain reaction of happiness around us.

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Potent Spices and Veggies Fend Off Disease

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egetarians seeking flavorful variations can try 9,000 Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi grocery stores nationwide.

“We are now seeing 20 percent non-Indian customers in our store,” says Vipul Patel, owner of the Louisville, Kentucky, branch of Patel Brothers, the largest Indian U.S. grocery store chain.

“Usually, new customers come in with an Indian recipe and we help them find the ingredients.”

Indian Veggies

Vegetarianism has been a way of life in India for millennia. Some Indian vegetables may already seem familiar; winter melon, or white pumpkin, for example, is a squash that cooks and tastes like its orange counterpart. Eggplants native to India are egg-shaped and smaller than the American variety; they cook in less time and have a less bitter taste.

“By eating a larger variety of vegetables, consumers benefit from an increased array of vital nutrients and specialized phytochemicals that have healing and medicinal qualities,” says Ronald Hubbs, a practitioner at NW Naturopathic Medicine, in Portland, 28

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Oregon. He advises against overcooking vegetables to maintain their nutritional qualities.

Consider pickled vegetables, known as achar. “Naturally fermenting vegetables can turn some of them into superfoods, with enhanced properties that are rich in healthy bacteria and support digestion and immunity,” says Hubbs, citing studies in the Journal of Nutrition and Clinical Microbiology Reviews.

Daals, or lentils, including Indian diet staples peas and beans, provide a good source of protein that is also high in fiber, he says. Lentils—highly versatile and available with or without the skin, whole or split—can be eaten thick and creamy, soup-like or dry, cooked with other vegetables or simply enhanced with basic Indian spices.

Popular legumes include black-eyed peas and garbanzo beans. Different regions in the Indian subcontinent have their preferred daal spices and cooking methods, but all citizens often serve them with boiled rice or Indian bread, called chapatti.

Indian Spices

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used in many Indian dishes, including those incorporating dairy, can be layered in for tantalizing flavors without necessitating frequent water breaks.

Many commonly used herbs and spices have proven medicinal properties, historically recognized for their healing properties in ayurvedic therapies and more recently, in Indian alternative medicine. For example, University of Maryland Medical Center research shows that fennel seeds aid digestion and the Journal of Phytopathology reports that carom seeds have antiseptic properties.

Recently, researchers at Penn State University found that antioxidant spices such as turmeric, oregano, cinnamon, cloves and paprika reduced triglycerides in the blood by 30 percent, helping to reduce the risk of chronic disease.

“That’s because adding spices to a meal decreases the amount of fat in the bloodstream after eating,” explains study leader Ann Skulas-Ray, Ph.D.

Americans can easily learn to bring out the best in their own Indian cuisine with the subcontinent’s alluring blends of herbs and spices delivering both unforgettable flavor and nutrient-rich fare.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 X-Gentle Yoga – 9/2-10/28. 10:30-11:30am. Gentle class combining “Chair Yoga” w/ yoga on the mat.

Specially designed for pp w/ some physical limitations (post-surgery, arthritis, hip/knee replacement, injuries, cancer or those who enjoy a slow pace).

Nora Vimala Pozzi, E-RYT500, PRYT. $135/9wks, $17/drop-in. Integral Yoga Center/YogaHelps. Byrd Park/Carytown (call for direc). 804-342-1061.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Mixed Level – 9/3-10/22. 9-10:15am. Gentle intro to yoga. Postures & breathing techniques plus Yoga Nidra (15 min. deep relaxation). Informative & experiential. Non-competitive. Personal attention. Students w/prev. experience welcome. Nora Vimala Pozzi, E-RYT500, PRYT. $120/8wks, $17/ drop-in. Integral Yoga Center/YogaHelps. Byrd Park/Carytown (call for direc). 804-342-1061.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 X-Gentle Yoga – 9/4-10/23. 10:30-11:30am. Gentle class combining “Chair Yoga” w/ yoga on the mat.

Specially designed for pp w/ some physical limitations (post-surgery, arthritis, hip/knee replacement, injuries, cancer or those who enjoy a slow pace).

Nora Vimala Pozzi, E-RYT500, PRYT. $120/8wks, $17/drop-in. Integral Yoga Center/YogaHelps. Byrd Park/Carytown (call for direc). 804-342-1061.

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Yoga Nidra – 6:15-7pm. You bring blankets, lie down and relax while your mind is led through a series of exercises that can take you to deeper and deeper levels of meditation experience. Liz Malaugh. $10. Chrysalis Institute, 3527 Ellwood Ave. AdyaYogaRichmond.com.

Healing Touch Practice Group – 7-9:30 pm.

Pre-requisite HT Level 1. Ann Rust. Free. Midlo.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 SpeakUp5K Race to Benefit Virginia Treatment Center for Children – 9am. Part of the nonprofit Cameron K. Gallagher foundation to promote resources for those affected by mental illness, especially anxiety and depression in teens. The Carillon, Byrd Park. Register: SpeakUp5K.com.

Nourishing the Yin Within – 9am-1:30pm. Balance your essential energies with this 1/2-day event designed to leave you feeling rejuvenated and refreshed as the Autumnal Equinox approaches. Restorative yoga, rejuvenating acupuncture and a short talk about each modality. Brinson Leigh Kresge & Pamela Howard, LAc. $65(cash)/$75(credit).

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Continuing Yoga – 9/2-10/28. 4:45-6pm. Integral Yoga class for students w/ some experience.

Chanting, breath, relaxation & meditation. Learn to apply yoga philosophy on the mat and daily life.

Nora Vimala Pozzi, E-RYT500, PRYT. $117/9wks, $15/drop-in. Integral Yoga Center/YogaHelps.

Friends Mtg, 4500 Kensington Ave. 804-342-1061.

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Intro to Chi Nei Tsang Therapy & Chi SelfMassage for Healing – 10-11:30am. Chi Nei Tsang therapy combines energy work, meridian acupressure & abdominal organ massage to clear blocked energy caused by buildup of negative emotions. Joy Black. Free. Good Energy for Life, 1811 Huguenot Rd, Ste 101. 804-971-7135. Info@ GoodEnergyforLife.net.

Body Basics Workshop in Self Care – 10-11:30am.

A primer for better self-care. Examine the multidimensionality and interdependencies of your body function and explore varied corrective strategies for better health. Dr. Sherron Marquina, $25. Register: 804-377-2222, HealthInSyncs@comcast.net.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 DVD Discussion: Future of Food – 10am-12pm.

Gina Marques. Energy Healthcare. $35. 804-2721242. EnergyHealthcare@gmail.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Continuing Yoga – 9/8-10/27. 6-7:30pm. Integral Yoga class for students w/ some experience.

Chanting, breath, relaxation & meditation. Learn to apply yoga philosophy on the mat and daily life.

Nora Vimala Pozzi, E-RYT500, PRYT. $104/8wks, $15/drop-in. Integral Yoga Center/YogaHelps.

Friends Mtg, 4500 Kensington Ave. 804-342-1061.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Conversation: An Intro to the Quantum World – 7-9pm. U of Richmond physics professor, Dr. Jack Singal, speaks on the history of quantum physics and the incredible new world views it enables. $10/mbrs, $20/non-mbrs. Chrysalis Institute, 3527 Ellwood Ave. 804-359-0384. ChrysalisInstitute.org.

Body Basics Workshop in Self Care – 5:30-7pm.

See 9/6 listing. Dr. Sherron Marquina, $25. 804-3772222. HealthInSyncs@comcast.net.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Self-Mastery Retreat with Sri Vasudeva – 9/129/14. Learn how to shift awareness of individual consciousness to understand we are souls having a human experience. Tuition + 2 night’s accommo.

Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville, Buckingham.

800-858-9642. Yogaville.org.

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10th Annual RVA Peace Festival Entertainment, arts & crafts, activities for children.

September 13 • 11am-5pm St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 6000 Grove Ave.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Introduction to Chakras Workshop – 10am12pm. Gina Marques. Energy Healthcare. $45. 804272-1242. EnergyHealthcare@gmail.com.

Restorative Yoga & Reiki – 3-5:30pm. Surrender your stress during a calming restorative yoga practice and Reiki energy work. Heather Rutherford, RYT-500 & Erin Forsyth, RYT-500 $50. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy.

804-741-5267. Info@GlenmoreYoga.com.

YogaHike and Kayaking Sunset Event – 4-8pm.

Hike, practice yoga, then get on the river for a kayaking trip to catch the sunset. $17 w/ kayak, $45 w/ rental. Liz Malaugh. Register in advance: YogaHikesRVA.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Find Clarity in Transitions – 9/16-11/4. 6-7:30pm.

8-week PRYT group yoga therapy program. Program combines gentle yoga & mindfulness meditation in a supportive grp environment. Each week, different themes guide class towards deeper exploration and awareness. Nora Vimala Pozzi, E-RYT500, PRYT. $258/8wks & 1 Full Day Retreat (plus manual, audio home practice & indiv PRYT session). Integral Yoga Center/YogaHelps. Friends Mtg, 4500 Kensington Ave. 804-342-1061. YogaHelps.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 The Amazing Raise – 9/17(6am)-9/18(6pm). 2-day online giving event to raise money for local nonprofits. TheAmazingRaise.org.

Amazing Raise YogaThon – 9/17(6am)-9/18(6pm).

Fundraiser to benefit mission of Project Yoga Richmond to help make learning and practicing yoga accessible to all. Features nonstop yoga, prizes, food/beverage & fun. Donation suggested.

Project Yoga Richmond, 6517 Dickens Pl. Project YogaRichmond.org.

Silent Ember Day at The Clearing – 9:30am3:30pm. Share a quarterly day of silence and reflection at the Clearing in Amelia County. Forest paths are open and tables and chairs are available for rest, reading, artwork, writing projects. Marjorie Bertolino & Elizabeth Smith. $10 suggested donation. Chrysalis Institute, 3527 Ellwood Ave. 804-359-0384. ChrysalisInstitute.org.

Born to Be Wild: Rediscover the Freedom of Fun – 10am-12pm. Workshop that helps men and women unleash the power of play in their own lives.

Potluck lunch. Free/mbrs, donation/non-mbrs. Jill Baughan, author. Central VA Institute of Noetic Sciences (CVIONS). River Rd Church, corner of River & Ridge Rds. 804-378-4606.

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Turn Stress Into Bliss – 9/18-11/6. 2-4:30pm.

8-week PRYT group yoga therapy program.

Program combines gentle yoga & mindfulness meditation in a supportive grp environment. Each week, different themes guide class towards deeper exploration and awareness. Nora Vimala Pozzi, E-RYT500, PRYT. $325(mbr), $355(non-mbr)/8wks & 1 Full Day Retreat (plus manual, audio home practice & indiv PRYT session). Integral Yoga Center/ YogaHelps. JCC, 5403 Monument Ave, Dance Studio. Nora: 804-342-1061 or Allison (JCC): 804545-8638. YogaHelps.com

markyourcalendar Natural Awakenings Networking Night Connect with local practitioners and business owners interested in natural health and wellness.

Health InSyncs 9210 Forest Hill Ave.

September 18 • 6:30-8:30pm $5 donation • Hope to see you there!

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Advanced Energy Practice Group – 7-9:30pm.

Advanced Practitioner in any energy field. Learn about a new modality. Ann Rust. Free. Midlo. 804378-4606.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Uke & Yoga Workshop – Participants will be taught a song on the ukulele throughout a creative yoga flow class. Ukuleles avail for rent. The Ukulele Yoga Lady (Angie Brooks – 200RYT) and Fan Guitar & Ukulele. $25 (addl $5 for uke rental). Register: UkuleleYogaLady.com or 804-239-6977.

Grand Opening Celebration American Institute of Massage and Wellness Center – 9am-5pm.

Tours and info sessions, complimentary services from certified alternative medicine practitioners.

Food and fun for all. Joe Schribner. Free. 10960 Three Chopt Rd, Stes C&D. 804-290-0980.

AmInstMass@aol.com.

Nutrition Workshop – 10-11:30am. The Nutritionals workshop explores why good nutrition doesn’t always work and offers ways to get more nutritional value from the foods you eat and the supplements you take. Dr. Sherron Marquina, $25. Register: 804-377-2222, HealthInsyncs@comcast.net.

Theme: Back to School. Vivid and memorable backdrops and props available. Make a lasting memory! Relish Photography by Lee. Session & package fees begin at $125.

September 20 • 10am-3pm Unity of Richmond,

800 Blanton Ave.

Info: RelishPhotoByLee2013@gmail.com or 804-874-3674 Richmond Farm Tour – 9/20 & 9/21. 1-6pm. Shake the hands that feed you. 14 farms. Cost/vehicle.

Sponsored by VABF (Va Assoc for Biological Farming) & Ellwood Thompson’s. VABF.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 DVD Discussion: Forks Over Knives – 10am12pm. Gina Marques. Energy Healthcare. $35. 804272-1242. EnergyHealthcare@gmail.com.

Keynote Address: The Uncertainty of Disbelief – 7-9pm. World-renowned theoretical physicist, Dr. Gates, will explore the intriguing insights of superstring/M-Theory, the creativity of the scientific process, and his personal faith in both science and spirit. Free. Regis required. Sponsors: Chrysalis Institute, Science Museum of Virginia and WCVE Community Idea Stations. Barbara Thalhimer Theater, Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W Broad St. 804-359-0384 or ChrysalisInstitute.org.

Healing Touch Level 1 Certification Program – 9/26(7-10pm), 9/27(9am-7pm), 9/28(1-7pm).

Learn & practice healing work using energy-based concepts. No prereq. Certified CE program w/ Ann Rust. $363 (incl book), $25 discount/before 9/5, $50 discount for referral. Holistic Healing Opportunities, Inc. 1100 Mt. Pisgah Dr., Midlo. 804-378-4606.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Q & A: A Breakfast with Dr. Jim Gates – 9:3011am. Following Dr. Jim Gates’ keynote address on Fri, this Sat a.m. breakfast and Chrysalis fundraiser is an opportunity to ask questions that his talk inspired. $50. Chrysalis Institute, 3527 Ellwood Ave. 804-359-0384. ChrysalisInstitute.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 How Does Qigong Relieve Stress? – 6-7:30pm.

Experience Qigong practices that balance body, mind and spirit through breath, stillness, movement and internal alchemy. Joy Black. Free. Good Energy for Life, 1811 Huguenot Rd, Ste 101. 804-971-7135.

Info@GoodEnergyforLife.net.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

Intro to Yin Yoga – 9/26-9/28. Learn about how holding a traditional yoga pose for an extended period of time in an easy manner can effect our most deeply held energy, emotional and physical bodies. Biff Mithoefer, E-RYT 500. Tuition + 2 night’s accommo. Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville, Buckingham. 800-858-9642. Yogaville.org.

Healing Touch Clinic – 6:30, 7:30, 8:30pm.

Energy therapy to reduce stress and pain, speed up healing and provide a sense of well being. Ann Rust. Mt. Pisgah UMC, Midlo. Register w/ Ginger: 804-378-8175.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Autism/ADHD Health Seminar – 6pm. Learn about unlocking your child’s potential w/ compounded prescriptions and nutraceuticals. Free. South River Compounding Pharmacy, West End, 3656 Mayland Ct. 804-897-6447. SouthRiverRx.com.

All Tapped Out: How to Overcome the Overwhelm – 6:30-8:30pm. Seminar topics include quick and effective organizing strategies, easy methods to reduce stress and how essential oils are essential to your well being. $17. Optimum Ed, 3850 Gaskins Rd, Ste 240. 804-350-6218. ShipShapeLifestyle.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Nutrition Workshop – 5:30-7pm. See 9/20 listing.

Dr. Sherron Marquina, $25. Register: 804-377-2222, HealthInsyncs@comcast.net.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 State Fair of Virginia – 9/26-10/5. The Meadow Event Park (I-95 Exit 98). StateFairVa.org.

Yoga, Hormonal Balance & Nutrition – 1-2:15pm.

Explore how yoga benefits the Endocrine system with a focus on adrenal glands, thyroid and menopausal symptoms. Plus info on how vitamins, minerals and nutrition can support and balance. $15.

Anne LaMantia, RN, Health Coach, Yoga Instructor.

6121 Chadsworth Terr, Glen Allen. 804-467-2473.

AnneLaMantia@verizon.net.

Yoga, Digestion and Nutrition – 2:30-3:30pm.

Explore how yoga benefits your digestive tract and how unresolved emotions impact the digestive system. Learn about mindful eating. $15. Anne LaMantia, RN, Health Coach, Yoga Instructor.

6121 Chadsworth Terr, Glen Allen. 804-467-2473.

AnneLaMantia@verizon.net.

Living a Successful and Vibrant Life – 3:454:45pm. Learn about your personal definition of health, how stress can impact your well-being and how suppressed emotions may impede your health. $15. Anne LaMantia, RN, Health Coach, Yoga Instructor. 6121 Chadsworth Terr, Glen Allen. 804467-2473. AnneLaMantia@verizon.net.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 10-Mile YogaHike Season Finale Event – 9:30am4pm. Come celebrate the end of the 1st season of YogaHikes! Combining yoga and hiking offers the benefits of strength training, cardio fitness, toning & flexibility unmatched in any indoor setting.

North Bank and Buttermilk Trails. $17 + cost of lunch. Liz Malaugh. Meet at Pump House Park.

YogaHikesRVA.com.

Restorative Yoga & Meditation – 4:30-6pm.

Breath work, guided imagery, meditation and a series of supported postures to release stress and restore energy. Heather Rutherford, RYT-500. $20. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. Register: 804-741-5267, Info@ GlenmoreYoga.com.

Bob Sima, Transformational Troubadour – 7pm.

Performance by award-winning singer-songwriter whose music weaves the wisdom of ancient sages and modern masters. Free (donations accepted).

Unity Christ Church of Bon Air, 923 Buford Rd. UnityBonAir.org.

St. Mary Catholic Church, 9505 Gayton Rd. 804355-7282. TSCOR.org.

$15. 6121 Chadsworth Terr, Glen Allen. Register: 804-467-2473, AnneLaMantia@verizon.net.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9

Nourishing Body & Mind: Courses for Seniors – 8 wks. 12pm. Topics include: Gentle Yoga; Feldenkrais; Common Problems of Aging Eyes; Richmond Trees; Irving Berlin and Cole Porter; Virginia-Carolina Explorers; Five Victorian Marriages; Human Equality: Its Moral and Constitutional Meaning; French, German, Latin, Japanese.

Open University of The Shepherd’s Center. First Presb Church, 4602 Cary St. 804-355-7282.

TSCOR.org.

Conversation: Jung and Alchemists, Our First Scientists? – 7-9pm. Explore Carl Jung’s work on alchemy as a rich metaphor for the spiritual processes of inner change. Everett G. McLaren, EdD, LPC. $20/non-mbrs, $10mbrs. Chrysalis Institute, 3527 Ellwood Ave. 804-359-0384.

ChrysalisInstitute.org.

Body Basics Workshop in Self Care – 5:30-7pm.

See 9/6 listing. Dr. Sherron Marquina, $25. Register 804-377-2222. HealthInSyncs@comcast.net.

Yoga Nidra – 6:15-7pm. See 9/4 listing. Liz Malaugh. $10. Chrysalis Institute, 3527 Ellwood Ave. AdyaYogaRichmond.com.

Healing Touch Practice Group – 7-9:30pm. See 9/4 listing. Ann Rust. Free. Midlo. 804-378-4606.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Mental Stimulation: Courses for Seniors – Morning classes. 8 wks. Topics include: Master Gardening; Evolution; Opera; The Acts of the Apostles; Topics in History and Government; Intermediate French; Spanish for Travelers; Conversational German plus luncheon speakers on a variety of topics.

Open University of The Shepherd’s Center. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 7757 Chippenham Pkwy.

355-7282. TSCOR.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Mindfulness Meditation: A Beginning – 9/3011/4. 1-2:30pm. Course will guide you in establishing an insight meditation practice. Kay Davidson, PhD. $100/mbr. $120/non-mbr, Chrysalis Institute, 3527 Ellwood Ave. 804-359-0384. Chrysalis Institute.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1 Nourishing the Mind: Lunch and Life Series for Seniors – 4wks. 12pm. Brown Bag Lunch w/ Speakers, inclu Back Roads of Virginia by Bill Lohmann; The Final Farewells to Our Eight Virginia-born Presidents by Bernie Henderson; Identity Theft Protection: Strategies for Today by David Hulser, FBI special agent; and Recapturing the Narrative Tradition by Dan Roberts, of NPR’s A Moment in Time. Open University of The Shepherd’s Center,

markyourcalendar Yoga on the Rivah Retreat: “Winter Wellness” Pamper yourself before the cold weather arrives and enjoy a day of wellness, relaxation and personal discovery with the Ukulele Yoga Lady™ (Angie Brooks–200RYT) on the Rappahannock River in Tappahannock.

Yoga, meditation, kirtan/music, fresh healthy snacks/lunch, guest lecturer Dr. Anna Hristova (“Dr. Ani”) and free time on the rivah.

October 4 • 9am-4pm Info & Register: UkeleleYogaLady.com or 804-239-6977 Reiki Education – 10am-5pm. Reiki I, II or Master.

Cost: varies. Gina Marques. Energy Healthcare. 804272-1242. EnergyHealthcare@gmail.com.

Workshop to Explore Empathy – 10:30am-12pm.

Wondering if you are an empath? Anne LaMantia, RN will share her own path and insights and what she has done to embrace this part of herself, and share what you can do to live a more fulfilling life.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 Tim Feldman Weekend Yoga Workshop – 10/1010/12. Includes Intro to Pranayama, Mysore Style Practice, Backbending, Hip Openers and Adjustment Clinics. $240, $200 (by 9/12). Single session options avail. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 W Cary St. 804-622-8211. Info@AshtangaYogaRichmond.com.

Richmond Folk Festival – 10/10-10/12. Celebrate American culture through music, dance, craft, storytelling and food. Featuring 35 performing groups. Free. Downtown Richmond’s Riverfront.

RichmondFolkFestival.org.

How Does Qigong Relieve Stress? – 10-11:30am.

See 9/22 listing. Joy Black. Free. Good Energy for Life, 1811 Huguenot Rd, Ste 101. 804-971-7135.

Info@GoodEnergyforLife.net.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 Body Basics Workshop in Self-Care – 10-11:30am.

See 9/6 listing. Dr. Sherron Marquina, $25. Register: 804-377-2222 or HealthInSyncs@comcast.net.

Forgiveness Workshop – 10am-12pm. Gina Marques. Energy Healthcare. $45. 804-272-1242.

EnergyHealthcare@gmail.com.

Fun With Acrylics and Canvas! – 10:30am4pm. Spend a day playing w/ paints. No exper necessary. Karen Madison & Libbie Karalow. $85 (all materials inclu). RSVP by 10/1 ($20 nonrefund deposit to hold space): 804-247-3561 or AwakenFromWithin.com.

markyourcalendar Aromatouch Certification Course Aromatouch is the specific therapeutic application of dōTERRA essential oils used to help bring homeostasis to the body.

Lisa Anne Gafkjen.

Cost: $149 (includes training, materials & 8 oils)

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October 11 • 12-6pm Register and details: Lisa Cusano, 804-296-9284 Lisa.M.Cusano@gmail.com

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 DVD Discussion: GMOs Panacea or Poison – 10am-12pm. Gina Marques. Energy Healthcare. $35. 804-272-1242. EnergyHealthcare@gmail.com.

An Afternoon of dōTERRA in the Home – 1-6pm.

Learn how to integrate oils into our home, from cleaning and beauty to birth and babies. Classes start at 1, 3 and 4pm. Lisa Cusano. $5 includes

recipes and snacks. Mechanicsville. 804-296-9284.

Lisa.M.Cusano@gmail.com.

Restorative Yoga – 3:30-5pm. Relax and rejuvenate through a series of supported postures, inclu meditation and breathwork. Kim Brown, E-RYT-200, RYT-500. $20. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. Register: 804-741-5267, Info@GlenmoreYoga.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 Catalyst 2014 Business Workshop – 7:30am5pm. Local business owners and leaders gather for tools, tips and talent to help take move to the next level. Access Pass means more face time with local leaders. Limited space. $79 incl. breakfast and lunch + $40 for opt Access Pass. The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Rd. HenricoStrong.com.

Advanced Energy Practice Group – 7-9:30pm. See 9/16 listing. Ann Rust. Free. Midlo. 804-378-4606.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 Ingenuity 2014 Business Workshop – 7:30am5pm. Local entrepreneurs who are ready to make their big move gather for real-world advice and collaboration with peers and leaders. Add a Pitch Pass and get a chance to win money. Limited space. $79 incl. bfast & lunch + $40 for opt Pitch Pass. The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Rd. HenricoStrong.com Radiant Love, the Fruition of the Spiritual Journey – 10/17-10/19. Tim Olmstead, president of the Pema Chodron Foundation, guides participants through the full arc of the path – from the taming of the mind to the fullest expression of authentic love and compassion. Tuition + 2 night’s accommo.

Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville, Buckingham.

800-858-9642. Yogaville.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 Atlantis and its Colonies in Egypt and Yucatan Discussion – 10am-12pm. Presentation & discussion followed by potluck lunch. Carol Chapmen.

Free/mbrs, Donation/non-mbrs. Central VA Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS). River Rd Church, River and Ridge Rds. 804-378-4606.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 Massage Showcase – Time: TBA. In honor of National Massage Therapy Awareness Week, therapists will be showcasing different styles of massage for people to learn about and sample on a one-on-one basis. Nimbus Massage, 1719 W Main St. AMTAVA.org.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 How Does Qigong Relieve Stress? – 6-7:30pm.

See 9/22 listing. Joy Black. Free. Good Energy for Life, 1811 Huguenot Rd, Ste 101. 804-971-7135.

Info@GoodEnergyForLife.net.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 Bio-Identical Hormones Health Seminar – 6pm.

Seminar about aging gracefully. These Are Not Your Mother’s Hormones. Free. South River Compounding Pharmacy, Southside, 11420 W Huguenot Rd. 804-897-6447. SouthRiverRx.com.

presented to tap into the inner self to reveal the power and wisdom that is in every woman’s heart.

Mary Pargas, RYT-500 & Suzanne McCahill Perrine. Tuition + 2 night’s accommo. Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville, Buckingham. 800-858-9642.

Yogaville.org.

Nutrition Workshop – 5:30-7pm. See 9/20 listing.

Dr. Sherron Marquina, $25. Register: 804-377-2222, HealthInsyncs@comcast.net.

Bio-Identical Hormones Health Seminar – 6pm.

See 10/21 listing. Free. South River Compounding Pharmacy, West End, 3656 Mayland Ct. 804-8976447. SouthRiverRx.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY HOME-BASED COFFEE & TEA BUSINESS. A healthier nutrient-rich coffee. Great gourmet taste—nothing but goodness. Work from home, PT/FT. Call 804-543-9750 or visit elizabethcoles. myorganogold.com.

Unity’s Got Talent Enjoy an evening full of local talent.

Singing, dancing, poetry and more!

October 2 Unity of Richmond,

800 Blanton Ave.

UnityRichmond.org • 804-278-6489

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 Principles of Reiki I & Intro to Energy Field Management Weekend Immersion –10/25-26.

10am-5pm. $250 ($50 non-refund deposit req to hold space). Karen Madison. RSVP by 10/15: 804247-3561 or AwakenFromWithin.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27 Healing Touch Clinic – 6:30, 7:30, 8:30pm. See 9/22 listing. Ann Rust. Mt. Pisgah UMC, Midlo.

Register w/ Ginger: 804-378-8175.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31

FOR RENT/LEASE TREATMENT ROOMS AVAILABLE in established Natural Health Clinic. Office is conveniently located in the Boulders Office Park on the South Side of Richmond. Flexible scheduling; hourly, daily or monthly. Contact 804-272-1224 or email cgacupuncture@gmail.com for more details.

YOGAVILLE, DEER PARK GUEST HOUSE. Lovely, peaceful guest rooms w/in walking distance to beautiful Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville. Photos: RidingtheWave.net/Breathe. Property/business also for sale. 202-340-0488.

SERVICES CHRONIC PAIN? Try Myofascial Release. Get unstuck! Contact DeeDee O’Neill at 917-689-1420 or MassageBodywork@ymail.com.

MASSAGE. Deep Tissue, trigger points, lymphedema. Visit MassageBodywork.MassagePlanet. com or call DeeDee O’Neill, 917-689-1420.

markyourcalendar Relish Photography Themed Studio Event

Theme: Friday Night Fright. Vivid and memorable backdrops and props available.

Delivering your best shots!

Relish Photography by Lee. Session & package fees begin at $125.

Breathe in experience, breathe out poetry. ~Muriel Rukeyser

October 31 • 7am-1pm Unity of Richmond,

800 Blanton Ave.

Info: RelishPhotoByLee2013@gmail.com or 804-874-3674

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Loving Within, Women’s Yoga and Meditation Retreat – 10/23-10/26. Skills and techniques

Natural Awakenings Networking Night – 6:308:30pm. NARichmond.info@gmail.com.

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Western traditions; suitable for all fitness levels.

Marybeth Grinnan. Drop-in: $11/session, mbrs; $15/session, non-mbrs. Chrysalis Institute, 3527 Ellwood Ave. 804-359-0384. ChrysalisInstitute.org.

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Richmond Zen Group – 9am (8:15 orientation). Sitting-walking-sitting, short chant service.

10:30am, Dharma study group. 3411 Grove Ave. 804-366-5546.

Meditation Class – 9-10:15am. Short, gentle yoga practice along with exploring different styles of meditation. Various Glenmore instructors. $60/4 classes w/in mo, $110/8 classes w/in mo, $17/ drop-in. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. Info@ GlenmoreYoga.com.

Falun Gong Exercise Practice – 9am. Free. Deep Run Park, Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-747-1215.

Richmond Lotus Sangha – 1-2pm. Mindfulness Meditation group in tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh.

Sitting, walking meditation, discussion. McKenzie Casad. Free. 1312 W Main St. 757-553-2780 or McKenzie.Sangha@gmail.com.

Prenatal Yoga – 3:30pm. Prepare your body and mind for the birth of your child. Kyra Haigh. $96/8wks. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2903 W Cary St. 804-622-8211. PrenatalYogaRichmond.com.

Breast Cancer Support Meeting – 3rd Sun. 4:30pm. Sisters Network Breast Cancer Survivors.

SNCVA House, 105 E Clay St. 804-447-4027.

Feeding the Soul, A Live Music and Yoga Event – 6:30-8pm. Unveil the connection between body, mind & spirit with musicians like Damion Bond on singing bowls & Lobo Marino. $90/6wks, $20 dropin. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond. 2903 W Cary St. 804622-8211. Info@AshtangaYogaRichmond.com.

Svaroopa Yoga, Embodyment, Healing Touch, Reiki Private Sessions – Gentle, profound healing therapies to restore wellness to your mind & body.

Supported yoga poses allow your body to move at its own pace while lengthening and releasing tension in the deepest layers w/out forcing or straining. Energy therapies support healing on all levels. Cultivate and live life in a peaceful body.

Anita Snellings, CSBT, CEYT, CHTP, Reiki. 555 Southlake Blvd, N Chesterfield (M & F appts avail).

804-356-7477. MyPeacefulBody@gmail.com.

Meditation Practice – 5:15-5:45pm. Meditation cushions & chairs provided. Nora Pozzi, E-RYT500, PRYT. $5 donation. Integral Yoga Center/YogaHelps. Friends Mtg, 4500 Kensington Ave. 804342-1061. YogaHelps.com.

Nia at Chrysalis – 7-8:15pm. Body-mind movement and lifestyle practice, blending Eastern and

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Preschool Yoga Class – 8wks (10/13-12/1). 121:30pm. Fun-filled class designed to introduce young children to yoga. Children should bring a lunch.

Experienced instructor 9+ years teaching yoga to young children. Deirdre Turner, RCYT, ERYT. JCC, 5403 Monument Ave. Register: WeinsteinJCC.org.

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Intro to Ashtanga – 9/8-10/27. 7:15-8:30pm. Learn the foundation of ashtanga yoga inclu introduction to breath, sun salutations, the standing and some seated postures. Kyra Haigh. $96/8wks. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 W Cary St. 804-622-8211.

Info@AshtangaYogaRichmond.com.

Svaroopa Yoga Classes – 9-10:30am & 6:30-8pm.

Deeply restorative yoga classes for Beg/Continuing levels. Deborah Woodward, RYT, CSYT 700 hours. $116/8wks; $16/drop-in. 800 Blanton Ave. 804-3381105 or Art1Am@verizon.net.

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Vinyasa – 8:30-9:30am. Focus on the breath and transitions between poses based on the Primary Series of yoga. Mary Silcox. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 W Cary St. Info@AshtangaYogaRichmond.com.

Qigong – 9:30am. Free. Round House at Byrd Park.

Phoebe Antrim. Register: 804-358-1772.

Free Open Bereavement Support Group – 5:306:30pm. Open to people of any or no faith tradition. Please come at least 3 times to benefit from the group experience; no commitment required.

Alane Cameron Miles, MDiv, Hospice Chaplain & Bereavement Care Coord. Metropolitan Community Church, 2501 Park Ave. 804-353-9477.

Tai Chi Chuan – Begins 9/16. 5:45-7:15pm. Learn the Yang style short form as taught by Grand Master Cheng Man Ch’ing. $165/10wks. Battery Park Christian Church, 4201 Brook Rd. Floyd Herdrich, 804-698-0225/Sondra Sealine, 804-690-9878.

TaiChiRichmond@gmail.com.

Healthy-Steps – 6-7pm. Therapeutic movement w/ music for joints, muscles, balance, vitality. Medically designed for breast cancer survivors; perfect for post-surgery, post-rehab conditioning. Talia Moser. $45/5wks; $10 drop-in. Acupuncture Clinic of Richmond, 4801 Hermitage Rd, Ste 101. Register: 804-399-3353 or GoHealthySteps.com.

Traditional Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Meditative, traditional-style yoga class incorporating chanting, asana (postures), pranayama (breathwork), Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation) and meditation. Open to beginners. Deirdre Turner, ERYT, RCYT. 4025 Yoga and Wellness, 4025 MacArthur Ave. 4025Yoga.com.

Breast Cancer Support Group – 1st & 3rd.

6-7:30pm. Free. Kathy Childers, RN. St. Francis Cancer Institute. Register: 804-893-8711.

Richmond Lymphedema Support Group Meeting – 3rd Tues (except Nov, Dec, & Jan). 6:30-8pm.

Free. Retreat Hospital Boardroom. Angela Denny, RN, 804-254-5164/Patty Donovan, 804-270-9071.

Personal Spiritual Journey Classes – 6:307:30pm.Ongoing series of varying topics that support a journey of the spirit. Can be taken in any order. Ancient Wisdom for a Modern World. Mary Lee. $20/class. 4025 MacArthur Ave. 804-836-9858.

AncientWisdomforaModernWorld.com.

Falun Gong Book Study – 7pm. Free. 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-747-1215.

Vipassana Meditation – 7-8:30pm. 40-min seated meditation followed by recorded dharma talk and discussion. Ekoji Buddhist Sangha, 3411 Grove Ave. Contact Elizabeth: 804-840-2193 or Elizarro@yahoo.com.

wednesday Svaroopa Yoga, Embodyment, Healing Touch, Reiki Private Sessions – See Tuesday listing.

Anita Snellings, CSBT, CEYT, CHTP, Reiki. 555 Southlake Blvd, N Chesterfield, (M & F appts avail).

804-356-7477. MyPeacefulBody@gmail.com.

Richmond Zen Group – 9am (8:15 orientation).

See Sun listing. 3411 Grove Ave. 804-366-5546.

Soul Play – 10am-12pm. Built around Lightning Dream Work. Cassandra Matt. $25. Register: 804901-4583 or DreampathLLC.com.

Journal Writing Practice Group – Every other

Wed. 1-3pm. Linda Anson. $25. Call 804-337-5197 for spaces/dates.

Prenatal Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. Prepare your body and mind for the birth of your child. Kyra Haigh. $96/8wks. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 W Cary St. 804-622-8211. PrenatalYogaRichmond.com.

Prenatal Yoga – 6pm. Mary Jo Lowery. St Mary’s Hospital. 804-814-7079.

Beginners/Mixed Level – 16 wks. 6-7pm. Integral Yoga includes chanting, breath, relaxation & meditation. Learn about the branches of yoga applied to the mat and life. The yoga class system offered in Yogaville. Nora Vimala Pozzi & IYC staff. $10 (pay what you can). Integral Yoga Center/YogaHelps.

Friends Mtg, 4500 Kensington Ave. 804-342-1061.

YogaHelps.com.

Personal Spiritual Journey Classes – 6:307:30pm. See Tues listing. $20/class. Ancient Wisdom for a Modern World. Mary Lee. 4025 MacArthur Ave. Richmond. 804-836-9858. AncientWisdomForAModernWorld.com.

Reinventing Health with dōTERRA Essential Oils – 9/4-10/30. 6:30-8:30pm. Topics alternate weekly between basic knowledge and specific topics. Suzi Miles-Lilly & Lisa Cusano. $5. Farm to Family, 2817 Mechanicsville Tpk. RSVP: Lisa.M.Cusano@gmail.com or 804-296-9284.

VBAC Support Group – 2nd Th. 7:30pm. Mary Callender. Better Bodies Chiropractic, 1570 Early Settlers Rd, Chesterfield. 804-382-8222. VBAC Mom.CPM@gmail.com.

Ashtanga Prep Level 2 – 9:30-10:45am. Flow through half of the Primary Series with emphasis on the breath and attention to the more challenging postures of the series. Viktoria Kosta. $10/drop-in special. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 W Cary St. 804-622-8211. Info@AshtangaYogaRichmond.com.

Breast & Gyn Cancer Support Group – 1st, 6-7:30pm; 3rd, 12-1pm. Mary Baker, MSN. Free.

Bon Secours Mem Reg Med Ctr. 804-893-8711.

Prenatal Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm. Moms-to-be can practice yoga safely through pregnancy using gentle postures that increase flexibility, strength & balance.

Edith Smith & Liz Nixon. $60/4 classes w/in the mo, $110/8 classes w/in the mo, $17/drop-in. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy.

Register: 804-741-5267. Info@GlenmoreYoga.com.

Tai Chi – 6:30-7:45pm. Warm-ups & meditation (w/ short 13 movement form). Lili Just Simons, Divine Therapy. $60/mo, $20/drop-in. Humphrey Calder Comm Ctr, 414 N Thompson St. 804-257-5573 or DivineTherapy.net.

friday Vinyasa – 8:30-9:30am. See Tues listing. Mary Silcox. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 W Cary St. Info@AshtangaYogaRichmond.com.

Nia at Chrysalis – 12-1pm. See Mon listing. GeGe Beall. Drop-in: $11/session, mbrs; $15/session, non-mbrs. Chrysalis Institute, 3527 Ellwood Ave. 804-359-0384. ChrysalisInstitue.org.

Falun Gong Exercise Practice – 12:30-1pm. Free.

Capitol Grounds, downtown. 804-747-1215.

Let Your Soul Speak Journaling Practice – 9/3-10/1.

7-8:15pm. Time for centering, writing warm-up, more in-depth journaling, optional sharing and reflection, and closing ritual. Elaine Kiziah & Ann Forburger. $5 suggested donation. Chrysalis Institute, 3527 Ellwood Ave. 804-359-0384. ChrysalisInstitute.org.

Journal Writing Practice Group – Every other Fri. 1-3pm. Linda Anson. $25. Call 804-337-5197 for spaces and dates.

How Can I Keep From Singing? Music Practice – 9/10-10/8. 7-8:30pm. Join in song, share in the spiritual practice of music-making. Open to all! Martha Burford. $5 suggested donation. Chrysalis Institute, 3527 Ellwood Ave. 804-359-0384. ChrysalisInstitute.org.

Vipassana Meditation – 5:45-7:30pm. See Tues listing. Ekoji Buddhist Sangha, 3411 Grove Ave. 804-840-2193 or Elizarro@yahoo.com.

English Country Dancing – 7:30-9:30pm. Colonial Dance Club. Belmont Rec Ctr, 1600 Hilliard Rd. 804-744-3264.

saturday

thursday Svaroopa Yoga, Embodyment, Healing Touch, Reiki Private Sessions – See Tues listing. Anita Snellings, CSBT, CEYT, CHTP, Reiki. 555 Southlake Blvd, N Chesterfield, (M & F appts avail).

804-356-7477. MyPeacefulBody@gmail.com.

Mindful Yoga – 9:15am. Gentle yoga and guided meditation. Susan Kratzer. $10 drop-in. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Rm 18. 804-357-1737.

Meditation Class – 6:30-7:45pm. See Mon listing. $60/4 classes w/in the mo, $110/8 classes w/in the mo, $17/drop-in. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267.

Info@GlenmoreYoga.com.

Caregiver Support Group – 3rd Fri. 2-3:30pm.

Free. Jewish Family Services, 6718 Patterson Ave. Register: 804-282-5644x254.

Vinyasa Yoga & Slow Flow – 9:45 & 11:30am. A flowing sequence to create heat, flexibility, strength, awareness. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 W Cary St. Info@AshtangaYogaRichmond.com.

TaoYin or Taoist Yoga – 1-2:15pm. Slow, gentle movement combines breath work w/ energy meridian work & emphasizes the Psoas Muscle (lower back) and vertebrae groups of the spine to build flexibility & strength. Joy Black. $50/4 classes, $16/drop-in. Good Energy for Life, 1811 Huguenot Rd., Ste 101. 804-971-7135. Info@GoodEnergy ForLife.net.

Contra Dance – 2nd & 4th Sat. 7-11pm. $7. Contra Dance Group. Lewis Ginter Rec Ctr. 804-247-9247/ Linda Salter, 804-266-7355.

Dances of Universal Peace – 4th Sat. 7:30pm. Sacred music/chants and simple circle dance. Friends Mtg, 4500 Kensington Ave. 804-231-5649.

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communityresourceguide JANET L. BORGES, MSTCM, L.AC.

ACUPUNCTURIST ACUPUNCTURE CENTER OF RICHMOND

Remee Gemo, L.Ac., MSAOM Monte Jackson, L.Ac., MSAOM South: 1604 Huguenot Road, 23113 North: 7225 Bell Creek Rd, Ste 240, 23111 804-754-5108 AcuCenter-Richmond.com Voted one of the Best Alternative Health Centers by Style Weekly 2011-2014! Specialties: Women’s Health, IVF/ART Support, Infertility, Pain Management, Sports Injuries, Weight Loss, Acupuncture Facelift, Bells Palsy, Chronic Diseases. Appointments Monday-Sunday.

Nationally certified Oriental Medicine practitioner. Acupuncture, Chinese herbs and lifestyle counseling. Specialties: women’s health, addictions, emotional challenges and integrative support for chronic disease. Complementary consultations.

CHINESE ACUPUNCTURE & HERBS

Trained and practicing Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in China since 1983. Specialties: pain management, gastrointestinal problems, women’s health, neurological disorders, sports injuries, skin diseases, cancer and more.

COMFORT ACUPUNCTURE, LLC

Nationally certified in acupuncture, herbal medicine and cupping.

Trained in California and Zhejiang Medical University, China.

Providing personalized and complete care of pain management, allergy, sinus issues, women’s health, infertility, insomnia and more.

Essential Acupuncture, PLLC 5318 Patterson Avenue, Suite E 804-922-3485, Richmond Info@EssAcu.com, EssAcu.com

INVOKE COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE 1906 N. Hamilton St., Suite E 804-200-4054, Richmond InvokeLLC@gmail.com RichmondCommunityAcupuncture.com

R. KEITH BELL, L.AC.

Oriental Medicine Specialists, P.C. 5700 W. Grace St, Ste. 106 804-358-7071 Omspc.com Founder of Richmond’s first Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture clinic, Keith is a nationally recognized expert in Holistic Health. For over 15 years, Keith has provided quality, personalized care, helping thousands achieve their wellness goals.

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LISA CHRISTINA SMITH, DOM, L.AC. Health Offerings, Inc. 804-497-8860, Richmond HealthOfferingsAcupuncture.com

Nationally certified in Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture. Since 1998, I offer individualized, constitutional health care using Western and Chinese herbs, diet and food therapy, cupping and moxibustion.

WORSLEY CLASSICAL FIVE-ELEMENT ACUPUNCTURE

Floyd M. Herdrich, M.Ac., L.Ac., MAP™ 804-698-0225 WorsleyInstitute.org

Satori Poch, L.Ac. Dipl.OM South Side: 2505 Pocoshock Pl, Ste 103 West End: 3961 Stillman Pkwy, Ste D 804-592-0853 ComfortAcupuncture.com

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Coming from a family of Chinese doctors, John started apprenticing in Taiwan in 1995 before earning a Masters of Oriental Medicine from Meiji College. He treats a wide range of health issues, and specializes in infertility, mentalemotional disorders and gastrointestinal problems.

Xiaoyan Wang, L.Ac., MD (China) 3721 Westerre Parkway, 23233 804-301-1784, Richmond AcupuncturistWang.com

Ruiping Chi, L.Ac., MD (China) 3924 Springfield Rd, Glen Allen 804-308-3561; 804-387-7651 AcupunctureVirginia.com

Kristina offers individualized and compassionate care through acupuncture, herbal medicine and lifestyle guidance. Specialties i n c l u d e : w o m e n ’s h e a l t h , infertility, IVF support, menstrual irregularities, menopause symptoms, emotional health, digestive issues and support during life transitions.

3961 Stillman Parkway, Suite D 1909 W. Cary St 804-513-4408 Acupuncture-Richmond.com

Glen Ridge Professional Building 8401 Patterson Ave, Suite 103 804-405-2330 ThunderboltWellness.com

ACUPUNCTURE & HEALTH CENTER

Trained and practiced in China since 1985. Specialties: pain management, allergies, fertility, gastro-intestinal disorders, insomnia, women’s heath, emotional issues, chronic medical conditions, cosmetic acupuncture.

JOHN KANG, L.AC.

NARichmond.com

Family Practice Acupuncture, since 1985, now in Ginter Park.

Complementary & Alternative treatment for medical conditions: overriding emphasis on Wellness, Body-Mind-Spirit and quality of life. See ad, page 20.

BEAUTY / COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE CENTER OF RICHMOND Remee Gemo, L.Ac., MSAOM 804-501-8060, Richmond LIFTFacialAcupuncture.com

Acupuncture is most effective when you can afford treatment, more so when you can afford to get treatment regularly. $35-$55 new clients; $20-$40 for returning clients. MC/VI & HSA/FSA accepted! Open M-F. Online scheduling available.

Remee Gemo, L.Ac., originator of L.I.F.T. Facial Acupuncture provides effective, customized, anti-aging treatments to enhance beauty and youthfulness by utilizing natural, non-surgical methods to diminish wrinkles, lift sagging skin, brighten and improve the complexion.

The starting point of all achievement is desire. ~Napoleon Hill

BIRTH SERVICES CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION LABOR DOULA SERVICES Partner Supported Birth Lactation Counseling ABrighterBirth.com

“There is a secret in our culture, and it’s not that Childbirth is painful, it’s that women are strong.” ~Laurie Stavoe Harm Be an active participant in your birth. Knowledge is power. Get emPOWERed.

BODYWORK GOOD ENERGY FOR LIFE

Joy Black—Qigong Healing, Accunect & More 1811 Huguenot Road, Suite 101 804-971-7135 GoodEnergyForLife.net Chi Nei Tsang qigong therapy combines energy work, meridian acupressure and massage of abdominal organs to release emotions, open blocked energy and create balance. Accunect intuitive tapping therapy assists in releasing what is ready to shift in your bodymind-spirit. Transcutaneous Acupuncture therapy uses essential oils on acupressure points (no needles) to improve many health issues. Feel deep relaxation, stress relief and improved health from these three therapies.

RESTORATIVE REIKI & WELLNESS COACHING, LLC

Donna Roberts, RP, CLC 8500 Bell Creek Rd, Mechanicsville 804-229-0516 ReikiLLC.com Reiki balances your body’s energy to create relaxation and reduce stress to promote healing.

Wellness Coaching guides you to uncover stumbling blocks along your path to wellness and helps you regain balance—mind and body.

BREAST THERMOGRAPHY IMAGE OF HEALTH

Cathy S. Phillips, CTT 2900 Polo Pkwy, Ste 103, Midlothian 804-748-7401 FightBC.com Breast Thermography uses infrared sensors to detect heat and increased blood flow around abnormal tissue. An abnormal thermogram indicates a future risk of breast disease. Interpreted by Jeanne Stryker, Board-Certified Radiologist. See ad, page 29.

COUNSELING

CHIROPRACTOR DOMINION CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC, LTD

Elliot S. Eisenberg, DC 3904 Meadowdale Boulevard, Richmond 804-271-7920 DominionChiro.com Chiropractic; Acupuncture; Massage. Wellness care and pain relief for all ages; individualized care programs since 1984. Voted Richmond’s Top Chiropractor in a Richmond Magazine survey. See ad, page 29.

COLON THERAPY JANICE BONNER, CT

Certified Colon Hydrotherapist Main Street Spa and Wellness Center 804-644-1084 MainStreetSpa.org A healthy colon is essential to a healthy body. It restores colon muscle tone, rebalances intestinal flora and improves overall health.

Call now for your consultation.

PAT DAWSON, MSW, LCSW, CH

804-353-2482 (Hours by Appointment) PartnersCounseling11@gmail.com Psychotherapy and counseling for women’s issues: single parenting, relationships, codependency, life changes, chronic illness, grief and loss, spiritual discernment. In partnership with your specific needs.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY KAREN MADISON, CMT, RCST, BCST® 1806 Libbie Ave Richmond, VA 23226 804-247-3561 AwakenFromWithin.com

“Awaken From Within” – Offering Individual and Multi-Practitioner Sessions; Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Intuitive and Integrative Energy/Bodywork sessions; Spiral Synthesis; Cell and Core Belief Transformation; Myofascial Release Therapy; Reiki classes and other exciting and empowering workshops.

DENTISTRY

HOLLI GREENSPAN, CT

The Wellness Village, 1404 Starling Dr. 804-673-2936; 804-814-0221 TheWellnessVillage.com Colon cleansing provides the first step in any detoxification process.

Colonics are a safe and effective means to begin to restore your health.

COLORPUNCTURE LIBBIE KARALOW, CMT, CCP 804-833-0899 AwakenFromWithin.com

Offering individual sessions as well as multiple practitioner sessions with Karen Madison.

Intuitive and Integrative Energy/ Bodywork; Colorpuncture; Massage Therapy; Myofascial Release Therapy; Craniosacral Therapy; Reiki.

DR. CHERYL BRADFORD BILLINGSLEY, DDS, ND

10446 Ridgefield Parkway Near Short Pump 804-740-4485 RichmondFamilyDentistry.com Accreditation with the International Academy of Oral Medical Toxicology. Certified provider of Oral Cancer screening with Velscope. Mercury-free dental practice. Family and cosmetic dentistry. Sedation dentistrycertified practice. Teeth whitening. Invisalign braces. Instructor at Medical College of Virginia Dental School. See ad, page 3.

EDUCATION / TRAINING INSTITUTE OF MASSAGE THERAPIES

2004 Bremo Rd., Ste 105 804-673-3344, Richmond InstituteOfMassageTherapies.com Massage therapy certification program (CTO by SCHEV).

Student clinic for the public.

Orthopedic massage clinic for pain and dysfunction, including myofascial release, trigger point, craniosacral, neuromuscular, sports rehab. See ad, page 25.

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EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE (EFT)

Energy Healthcare, LLC 804-272-1242, Bon Air EnergyHealthcare@gmail.com

WAITKUS COUNSELING GROUP

Energy Medicine/Healing, Reiki, acupressure, reflexology. Speaker (International). Classes/ Workshops: Stress Management, Meditation, Energy Medicine/ Healing, Nutrition, Reiki, Chakra Balancing, Intuition, Forgiveness, Chakras, Past Life Regression.

Pamela A. Waitkus, Ed.S., LPC, LMFT Offices in Colonial Heights & Richmond 804-526-9885 WaitkusCounselingGroup.com Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) offers rapid, effective relief from many emotional problems, including trauma, anxiety, phobias, anger, sadness and grief, and is effective in weight release and overcoming self-sabotage. See ad, page 11.

ENERGY HEALING

SAGE CROSSINGS

Elizabeth Sexton, MA, MS, RMP 1805 Monument Ave, Suite 607 804-677-4539, Richmond SageCrossings.com Offering Reiki, Energy Healing, Intuitive Advising, and Life Coaching to support you along the path of self-evolution. Providing mentoring in times of stress and change, and energy therapy to balance mind, body and emotion.

See ad, page 9.

DORTCH & ASSOCIATES

Charlene Dortch, CH, CHTP, ATP® 804-839-3123, Richmond DortchAndAssociates.com Clear blocks and restore balance to your life. Services include Spiritual Response Therapy, Hypnosis, Healing Touch, Reiki, ThetaHealing™, Emotional Freedom Techniques, life coaching, ATP®. See ad, page 8.

PEGGY SIEGEL, MS

5318 Patterson Ave, Richmond 804-291-7785 Peggy.Siegel@gmail.com PeggySiegel.net Unique combination of intuitive mentoring and energy healing with a focus on living with intention. Offering energetic support and grounded guidance for healing and transformation. In private practice in Richmond since 1998.

HEALING WORKS

Camie Lee, HTCP 804-339-1944, Richmond CamieCLee@gmail.com Energy Medicine for the whole family – empower yourself to health through self-care. Blending energy healing, Healing Touch, and reflexology to help you deal with stress, pain, ADHD, cancer, surgery and personal growth.

WELL INTO LIFE

Carey Phillips, CMT, EEMCP, NCTMB 804-205-6531, West End WellIntoLife.com Intuitive and integrative bodywork. Eden Energy Medicine Certified Practitioner, Structural Integration and massage therapies.

Bringing balance and healing to body, mind and spirit. Empowering individuals to live more vibrant lives!

HOLISTIC HEALING OPPORTUNITIES, INC

Ann Rust, HTCP/I, VortexHealing® Healing Touch/Quantum Touch/EFT 804-378-4606, Midlothian Specializing in bringing wholeness by clearing deep-seated issues, releasing traumas, repatterning the hara, and reducing pain and stress using a variety of advanced healing techniques and Lightbody integration.

EQUINE GESTALT EQUISYN, LLC

Liz Liverman Equine Gestalt Coach 804-380-9147 EquisynCoaching.com The experiential nature of Equine Gestalt coaching involves the horse as an active partner with the coach. Combined with positive coaching, somatic awareness guidance and Gestalt methodology, assists the client with a focus on designing a positive future.

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FENG SHUI FENG SHUI DIVA® Robyn Bentley 804-241-1685 FengShuiDiva.com

Certified Professional Feng Shui consultations for your home or business. Author of Creating a Haven: Simple Steps for a Healthy and Nurturing Home. Featured on WTVR TV6, WRIC TV8, Lite98, Home Style, First For Women, The Wall Street Journal and more. Call or visit the website today.

LYDIA NITYA GRIFFITH, E-RYT200 804-678-8568, Richmond YogaWithNitya.com

Certified Traditional Feng Shui Consultant and Chinese Astrologer.

Over 12 years of experience with hundreds of clients all over the U.S. Free Astrology Readings with every home or office consultation.

Outstanding personal attention.

FERTILITY BON SECOURS COMMONWEALTH FERTILITY AND WOMEN’S HEALTH Christine L. Cimo Hemphill, MD, NFPMC 13700 St. Francis Blvd, MOB, Ste 502 804-594-4700, Midlothian

Dr. Hemphill received her medical degree from Medical University of South Carolina and her OB/ GYN residency at Pitt County Memorial Hospital/East Carolina University. She completed her fellowship in Medical/Surgical NaProTECHNOLOGY® at Pope Paul VI Institute with Dr. Thomas Hilgers, co-creator, Creighton Model FertilityCare™ System.

R. KEITH BELL, L.AC.

Oriental Medicine Specialists, P.C. 5700 W. Grace St, Ste. 106 804-358-7071 Omspc.com/Conscious_Conceptions R. Keith Bell, Licensed Acupuncturist, will help you incorporate a holistic approach into your fertility plan. He provides pre-conception planning, pregnancy support, & post-partum care & works extensively with those using Assisted Reproductive Technology.

FINANCIAL PLANNING B. CHEVES PASCO, JR.

Pasco Financial Group 1906 N. Hamilton Street, Ste D, Richmond 804-833-8603 CPasco@PascoFinancialGroup.com Helping families and businesses sustain financial health since 1918. We offer diversified planning to match individual needs and lifestyles. Our job is to help you make smart and sustainable choices for the financial wellness of your family and/or your business.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE HEALTH INSYNCS

Sherron Marquina, DC, PAK 9210 Forest Hill Ave B-3, Richmond 804-377-2222 HealthInSyncs.com Board Certified Professional Applied Kinesiologist. Individualized care using functional diagnostics, gentle balancing methods, clinical nutrition, advanced therapies to solve difficult health problems or optimize your health.

HEALTH COACH WHOLE HEALTH ENERGY COACH Anne LaMantia, RN 804-467-2473 AnneLaMantia@verizon.net

Explore the link between stress, the mind & body and how it influences behavior, productivity, energy level & ultimately your health.

HOLISTIC NURSE HAYAT DONNA BAIN, MSN, RN Ask A Holistic Nurse 804-467-9674 AskAHolisticNurse@gmail.com AskAHolisticNurse.vpweb.com

GOOD FOODS GROCERY

Gayton Crossing Shopping Center 1312 Gaskins Road 804-740-3518 Stony Point Shopping Center 3062 Stony Point Road 804-320-6767 GoodFoodsGrocery.com Natural Foods & Organic Produce. Bulk grains, fruits, spices & nuts. Herbs, vitamins, & supplements.

Prepared foods: vegetarian & vegan. Books, classes & education. Programs to support the community. See ad, page 43.

DUSTY HOOKE, NCMT, CLT

3500 Grove Ave, Ste 106, Richmond 804-869-4214 DustyHookeMassage.com Specializing in Oncology/Mastectomy Massage and Lymphatic Therapy. This gentle touch helps detoxify tissue, reduces swelling caused by lymphedema, surgery or injury, and restores tissue mobility. Customized Therapeutic Massage and Massage Cupping are also available.

Do you need an experienced holistic nurse? I joyfully serve families and individuals of all ages. My skills include helping elders maintain independence, providing relevant alternative healing options, and facilitating the end of life.

HYPNOTHERAPY DORTCH & ASSOCIATES

Charlene Dortch, CH, CHTP, ATP® 804-839-3123, Richmond DortchAndAssociates.com Clear blocks and restore balance to your life! Services include Spiritual Response Therapy, Hypnosis, Healing Touch, Reiki, ThetaHealing™, Emotional Freedom Techniques, life coaching, ATP®. See ad, page 8.

MASSAGE THERAPY BREEDLOVE MASSAGE & BODYWORK Sondra N. Breedlove, CMT 1145 Gaskins Rd, Ste 104 (Courtside West) 804-740-4202, Richmond BreedLoveMassage@gmail.com

A h o l i s t i c We l l n e s s S p a specializing in Therapeutic massage including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Prenatal, Pediatric & Geriatric Massage. Practicing a mindfulness approach to health & wellness.

Tap into the healing power within yourself today.

LASER THERAPY HEALTH INSYNCS

9210 Forest Hill Ave B-3, Richmond 804-377-2222 HealthInSyncs.com Laser therapy can reduce pain and swelling of strained muscles, tendonitis, irritated discs, inflamed nerves; can stimulate tissue repair and regeneration from old and new injuries. See our website for more information about laser therapy.

LIFE COACH HEALTH PRODUCTS

LYMPHATIC MASSAGE

THE MAIN CHANNEL, LLC Stephen D. Saunders, M.Ed 804-405-5216, Richmond Cecilia B. Thomas, M.Ed, M.Ht 804-432-1109, Richmond TheMainChannel.net

Gain more life balance in a relaxed, strictly confidential setting. Goal and results oriented. Free, 30-minute consultation. Further information available on our website.

GLENMORE YOGA & WELLNESS CENTER

Far West End Location 10442 Ridgefield Parkway Henrico, VA 23233 804-741-5267 GlenmoreYoga@aol.com GlenmoreYoga.com Providing Therapeutic Massage for 30+ years. Tailored to your needs including Deep Tissue, Tr i g g e r P o i n t , P r e n a t a l , Therapeutic, Hot Stone, Couples and Swedish Massage.

T h a i Yo g a M a s s a g e , Reflexology, Reiki, and Infant Massage Training. Member BBB. See ad, page 23.

INSTITUTE OF MASSAGE THERAPIES 2004 Bremo Road, Suite 105 Richmond, VA 23226 804-673-3344 MedicalMassageTreatmentCenter.com

We are an outcome-oriented team with outstanding client results. Each member of our team is VA State Certified and Nationally Certified in Massage Therapy and Bodywork (NCTMB) with hundreds of hours of training.

See ad, page 25.

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MIDWIFE / NURSE-MIDWIFE RICHMOND VIRGINIA HOME BIRTH

LIBBIE KARALOW, CMT, CCP 804-833-0899, Richmond AwakenFromWithin.com

Offering individual sessions as well as multiple practitioner sessions with Karen Madison.

Intuitive and Integrative Energy/ Bodywork; Colorpuncture; Massage Therapy; Myofascial Release Therapy; Craniosacral Therapy; Reiki.

Mary Callender, CPM, LM 804-382-8222 VBACmom.CPM@gmail.com RichmondVirginiaHomeBirth.com

Serving the birth community since 1997 as a doula and now as a midwife. Mary can help you have t h e g e n t l e , h e a l t h y, n o n interventive birth you desire at home. She supports VBACs and water births. Practicing traditional midwifery using the Midwives Model of Care. See ad, page 22.

LIGHTEN UP MASSAGE AND WELLNESS

Linda Frazier, CMT, Usui Reiki Master 6130 Mechanicsville Tnpk 804-874-1920, Mechanicsville LightenUpMassageRVA.com

THE WOMAN’S CENTER

In practice since 1997. Intuitive massage and specializing in Medical Massage, Deep Tissue, Craniosacral, Usui Reiki and Vortex Healing®. Reiki sessions & monthly classes.

ROYALFOOT

9036 West Broad Street, Henrico 804-527-7820 RoyalFootVa.com RoyalFootVa@gmail.com

Jean Curtacci, RN, CNM 13700 St. Francis Blvd, MOB Ste 510 804-423-8462, Midlothian As a certified nurse-midwife, Jean provides holistic care for women through all life stages. Jean has over 10 years of experience in women’s health care and is a strong proponent of disease prevention and wellness, patient education, informed decision making, and practicing evidencebased healthcare. See ad, page 2.

THE WOMAN’S CENTER

Richmond’s premier massage studio offering a unique combination of traditional Eastern therapeutic foot reflexology with Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone and couples body massages.

Come experience the difference. Check our website for a special offer.

STILL POINT MASSAGE THERAPY, LLC Martha B. Tyler, RN, CMT 5318 Patterson Ave, Suite E 804-350-7647 StillPointRichmond.com

Melanie Hartman, CNM 13700 St. Francis Blvd, MOB Ste 510 804-423-8462, Midlothian After practicing as a registered nurse in Labor and Delivery for seven years, Melanie pursued a graduate education in midwifery.

Melanie is a certified nursemidwife who supports alternative birthing options. In addition to prenatal, postnatal and newborn care, she offers lactation support for new mothers. See ad, page 2.

THE WOMAN’S CENTER

Martha draws upon 20 years of experience as a nurse and educator to promote health and wellness through loving bodywork.

Multiple modalities and flexible scheduling offered. Email: Martha@StillPointRichmond.com.

Kimberly Smith, CNM 13700 St. Francis Boulevard, MOB Ste 510 804-423-8462, Midlothian Kimberly has practiced as a nurse in Emergency, Women’s Health, and Labor and Delivery/MotherInfant care before receiving her Master of Science in Nursing and Nurse Midwifery. She finds it an honor to work alongside families who are welcoming new life. See ad, page 2.

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THE WOMAN’S CENTER

Jennifer Walker, CNM 13700 St. Francis Boulevard, MOB Ste 510 804-423-8462, Midlothian Jennifer received her Master’s Degree as a Certified Nurse Midwife and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner from the University of Utah College of Nursing. One of her primary goals is to help women at all stages of their lives to achieve their greatest level of health and wellness. See ad, page 2.

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE RESTORE-PT, INC.

Derek S. Metzler, MPT 804-644-1221, Richmond Restore-PT.com Highly specialized Physical Therapy Practice using John F. Barne’s Myofascial Release.

Focused on resolving complex issues, especially those chronic in nature. Also treatment for Women’s Health.

NATUROPATHY GRACE GALLIANO, ND, CNHP Treasures of Health 804-427-1061, Mechanicsville ToHerbs.com

Improve your lifestyle focusing on healing methods that provide holistic, proactive prevention. Dr. Grace will help identify and remove barriers to good health.

NUTRITIONAL CONSULTING JOSH SESSIONS, CHHC

Oriental Medicine Specialists, P.C. 5700 W. Grace St. Ste. 106 804-358-7071; www.omspc.com JoshSessions.com As a Certified Holistic Health Coach & Lifestyle Educator, Josh brings years of experience & unique insight to support & empower clients in achieving their goals, improving their health & living an inspired life.

SOUTH RIVER COMPOUNDING PHARMACY

11420 W. Huguenot Road, Midlothian 3656 Mayland Ct, West End 804-897-6447 SouthRiverRx.com Our expert staff offers Counseling for: Weight Loss, Nutrition, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, Stress, Pain Management, Autism, Bio-Identical Hormone R e p l a c e m e n t T h e r a p y, Sports Nutrition, Respiratory Conditions, AntiAging (Optimal Aging), Allergies, Skin Ailments, Auto-immune disorders, GI Issues, Chronic Disease (ie: CFS/FM, RA, MS, etc.)…call today. We can help you get back on track. We also offer: workshops, group and corporate programs. See ad, page 13.

PAIN/STRESS GEORGIANNE GINDER, MSC, CHWC Your Best Medicine™ Certified Health and Wellness Counselor 804-248-2627 GSGinder@comcast.net

Feeling down and out? Tired of bad advice, loneliness, despair and pain? Get help making healthy choices. Expertise includes working with highly sensitive people and chronic illnesses. In-depth experience with VCU Healthcare System. Sliding scale available. Jin Shin Jyutsu® Practitioner.

DAVID HERRING, CMT, IMT Innovative Pain Release Center 804-573-9516, Richmond InnovativePainRelease.com

Address your pain & discomfort holistically with David’s expertise in Advanced Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT)™, Craniosacral, Myofacial Release & therapeutic massage therapy. David facilitates sustained & fast removal of pain & stress by identifying and addressing their causes. Very effective! Relaxing, non-invasive. Free assessments.

See ad, page 22.

PET HEALTH ANIMAL INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE Lodi Kysor, DVM Metro Richmond Area 804-784-0594

Veterinary Holistic House Calls, Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Chiropractic. See ad, page 29.

BETTY BAUGH’S ANIMAL CLINIC 5322 Patterson Ave, Richmond 804-288-7387 BettyBaughsAnimalClinic.com

Betty Baugh’s Animal Clinic offers traditional as well as holistic and herbal remedies.

Please see our website for information on all services offered. See ad, page 21.

REHABILITATION AT CARY STREET VETERINARY HOSPITAL Alexandra Dahlgren, DVM Cathleen Blanchong, DVM 3210 W. Cary Street, Richmond 804-355-9144 CaryStreetVet.com

Acupuncturist: specializing in geriatrics, pain management, sports medicine & rehabilitation. See ad, page 25.

REHABILITATION AT CARY STREET VETERINARY HOSPITAL

PHOTOGRAPHY RELISH PHOTOGRAPHY BY LEE, LLC Lee Shepperson, 804-874-3674 Debra Shepperson, 804-349-5009 RelishPhotoByLee2013@gmail.com RelishPhotoByLee2013.com

Your Photographer of Choice: Engagement and Wedding Photography; Portraits; Pregnancy and Baby Photography; Celebrations; School and Graduation Pictures; Sporting Events; Holiday Parties; Commercial and Business; Pets and more.

Creating your best shots! See ad, page 22.

PHYSICIAN RUMKI BANERJEE, MD

Family Physician Apex-MD 5310 Twin Hickory Road, Glen Allen 804-273-0010 Apex-MD.com Trained and Certified by American Board of Integrated Holistic Medicine. Specialties: Chronic disease management by integrating Holistic approach; Diet management for hypertension, gout, cancer, arthritis, kidney disease, weight loss.

See ad, back page.

Kim Raible, LVT Amy Wilson, MSPT 3210 W. Cary Street, Richmond 804-355-9144 CaryStreetVet.com

Canine Rehabilitation: underwater treadmill, therapeutic ultrasound, electrical stimulation, manual therapy and balance/gait training.

See ad, page 25.

MATTHEW C. LEE, MD, RPH, MS 5700 Old Richmond Ave, Ste A-5 (Off Libbie, near St. Mary’s) 804-358-1492 eLEEtePhysicians.com

Integrative approach to medicine, optimizing a realistic plan for your health/disease management. As a pharmacist, I review your medications to determine which ones are needed. Implement alternative therapies. Web visits available for established patients. See ad, page 17.

PHARMACY SOUTH RIVER COMPOUNDING PHARMACY

11420 W. Huguenot Road, Midlothian 3656 Mayland Ct, West End 804-897-6447 SouthRiverRx.com Customized medications—for people & pets—in unique dosage forms to eliminate dyes, sugar, lactose & alcohol, using state-ofthe-art technology. Personal consultations for health issues including Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy, Thyroid Therapy, Pain Management, Autism, and Dietary Concerns. Natural & herbal medicines; Health Screenings; Cortisol & hormone saliva testing; hair and stool analysis. Weight Loss Rx. We are a destination for health & wellness— your formula for optimal health. See ad, page 13.

NANCY A. POWELL, MD

River’s Way Healthcare of Virginia, PLLC 1791 Cambridge Dr., Ste 203, Richmond 804-658-0435 RiversWayHealthcareVA.com

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Providing traditional and alternative approaches to support the body’s ability to heal itself. Health assessments, Management of health problems through a functional medicine approach.

Accept most major insurances.

See ad, page 11.

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RECONNECTIVE HEALING® THE RECONNECTION® & RECONNECTIVE HEALING®

SPA / SALON MAIN STREET SPA AND WELLNESS CENTER INC.

Kaille M. Padgett, Associate Instructor & Practitioner Mentor 804-402-4985, Richmond Kaille@LightWithinYou.com

3037 W. Cary St., Richmond 804-644-1084 MainStreetSpa.org

Experience rejuvenation for the mind, body & spirit. Massage, Geriatric Massage. Facials, Waxing, Body Wraps, Body Polishing. Colon Hydrotherapy.

Blood Type Diet Consultations.

Natural Nail Care. Nutritional Products. Wellness Workshops.

Personally experience the wonder of these astonishing new frequencies that enhance and fuel renewal functions of the body, increase vibratory levels for healing and personal development, and connect us to the fullness of Who We Are. See ad, page 22.

TAI CHI / QIGONG

REFLEXOLOGY

GOOD ENERGY FOR LIFE

RELAXATION BY THE FOOT

Joy Black—Qigong (Chi Kung), TaoYin Yoga 1811 Huguenot Road, Suite 101 804-971-7135 GoodEnergyForLife.Net

Talia Moser, Reflexologist, IIR certified By appt., TMoser8@verizon.net 804-399-3353, Richmond TaliaMoser.com

Qigong (Chi Kung) transforms stress into vitality. Develop healing mind-body connections through movement, meditation, breath work, visualization and intention as you interact with nature and your inner body. Improve flexibility, balance, stress, sleep, digestion and overall health.

Reflexology is a holistic healing art. Applying pressure on points on the feet and hands stimulates a healing response in glands, organs and systems, resulting in better circulation, vitality and peace.

International Institute of Reflexology certified.

FLOYD HERDRICH, L.AC

SENIOR SERVICES

Tai Chi Chuan Instructor Tuesday Evenings, 6-9pm 804-698-0225, Richmond

ALTERNATIVE AGING FITNESS AND WELLNESS

Ryan Duffy, MSG, Health and Wellness Coach, Chi Kung Instructor 203-241-4825, Richmond AlternativeAging.com AlternativeAging@gmail.com Ryan Duffy, Gerontologist, helps aging adults achieve a better quality of life. His coaching focuses on pre-surgery planning, advocacy, and post-surgery recovery and rehabilitation; caregivers; and health challenges such as diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease.

GLENMORE YOGA & WELLNESS CENTER

Far West End Location 10442 Ridgefield Parkway Henrico, VA 23233 804-741-5267 GlenmoreYoga@aol.com GlenmoreYoga.com

At Battery Park Congreg. Church, Ginter Park. Classical style Tai Chi Gung and 38 posture short form. Essential movements to strengthen/enhance health and develop spiritual practice. See ad, page 20.

THERMOGRAPHY DEBBIE TROXELL, RN, MSNH

Thermographer The Wellness Village 1404 Starling Dr, Richmond 804-683-7774 EleetePhysicians.com/thermography.php

Consult with Nancy Glenmore Tatum, MSG, Gerontologist, Yoga and Massage Therapist, owner Glenmore Yoga & Wellness, to develop an individualized plan to meet your needs. Increase health, strength, flexibility, balance and confidence. 43 years experience.

See ad, page 23.

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Safe, non-invasive, radiation-free image screening. Preserve your breast, heart health and much more. Live happier and healthier longer! Interpreted by Matthew Lee, MD, RPh. See ad, page 9.

WEDDING SERVICES ALL WONDERFUL WEDDINGS 804-248-4651 AllWonderfulWeds@aol.com

Our Wedding Officiants are licensed by the state of Vi r g i n i a t o p e r f o r m denominational and nondenominational services.

Whether your wedding is large or small, we are here to help make your day special. We provide a list of locations.

UNITY CHRIST CHURCH OF BON AIR 923 Buford Rd, Richmond 804-320-5584 Info@UnityBonAir.org UnityBonAir.org

All are welcome. Celebrate your wedding, your way.

Large contemporary sanctuary, floor-to-ceiling windows overlook 2-acre Meditation Gardens, gazebo/ lily pond. Completely new facilities, kitchen/ reception hall opens to Terrace Fountain. Full AV support services.

UNITY OF RICHMOND

800 Blanton Ave, Richmond 804-278-6489 Unity@UnityRichmond.org UnityRichmond.org M u l t i c u l t u r a l c e n t e r.

Contemporary sanctuary, seats 200, tower and foyer, reception hall and fullservice kitchen. We partner with local photographers, caterers, florists, videographers, musicians. Full video services, live web-casting, multi-media, audio recording.

YOGA ASHTANGA YOGA RICHMOND 2902 W. Cary Street, Richmond 804-622-8211 AshtangaYogaRichmond.com

Come experience the dynamic practice of Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga next to the Byrd Theatre in Carytown. Offering daily classes for all levels, Prenatal Yoga and private lessons. New To Us: 3 classes/30 days $30.

AVANI YOGA STUDIO

4617 Chester Square Road, Chester 804-312-1026 AvaniYogaStudio.com Info@AvaniYogaStudio.com Offering an inspiring yoga experience in Chester, Virginia.

Small class sizes, competitive pricing and a nurturing environment for all abilities. Vinyasa flow, hatha, gentle, restorative and more. Private instruction and on-site classes also available. See ad, page 23.

SATCHIDANANDA ASHRAM-YOGAVILLE

Buckingham, VA 1-800-858-YOGA (9642) IntegralYogaPrograms.org Serene Yoga Center in rolling Virginia Woodlands. Integral Yoga Teacher Trainings.

Silent and Individual Retreats. Workshops. Yoga classes. Meditation. Guest Stays. Welcome Weekends. Vegetarian Meals. See ad, page 20.

SHOCKOE SLIP YOGA STUDIO

GLENMORE YOGA & WELLNESS CENTER

Far West End Location 10442 Ridgefield Parkway, Henrico 804-741-5267 GlenmoreYoga@aol.com GlenmoreYoga.com Incorporate yoga into your life at Glenmore with our student focused classes, 30+ multi-level classes taught by certified registered Instructors. Gentle and Ageless to Vinyasa and Ashtanga. Voted best Richmond Yoga Center.

Teaching since 1970. See ad, page 23.

LYDIA NITYA GRIFFITH, E-RYT200

1307-A East Cary St 804-343-2010 Shockoe Slip Yoga.com YogalandRVA@gmail.com

Richmond’s newest premier yoga studio, located conveniently in Historic Downtown Richmond.

Shockoe Slip Yoga has it all.

Everything from Hatha, Vinyasa, Rocket, Restorative and the newest Surf Set Fitness & Yoga.

We welcome all levels.

SVAROOPA® YOGA

Kirsten Hale, CSYT 700 hrs.

804-519-7471, BonAirYoga.com Deborah Woodward, RYT, CSYT 700 hrs.

804-338-1105, EasyinyourBones.com

Specializing in Yoga for Children 804-678-8568, Richmond YogaWithNitya.com

Locally renowned yoga instructor offering classes and private instruction for children as well as summer yoga camp, Yoga with Nitya DVD and newly released children’s book, A Child’s Journey Into Yoga. Private and corporate adult classes, retreats and teacher training.

INTEGRAL YOGA® CENTER OF RICHMOND

Nora Vimala Pozzi, E-RYT500, PRYT, Director Classes at Richmond Friends Meeting: 4500 Kensington Ave 804-342-1061; YogaHelps.com

Experience the immediate, reliable results of this restorative yoga that releases deeply held tensions in core muscles along the spine.

Small classes for all levels of fitness, meeting your body right where it is. Embodyment Yoga® Therapy, meditation classes and workshops.

YOGA THERAPY PHOENIX RISING YOGA THERAPY Nora Vimala Pozzi, E-RYT500, PRYT YogaHelps.com

Teaching since 1992. Training since 1999. Yoga for balancing life challenges + experiencing peace. Expert in Yoga Philosophy, Cancer, Arthritis, Anxiety, PTSD + other health conditions. On faculty at Yogaville, national/ international speaker. Classes include asanas, breathing, chanting, meditation, relaxation, philosophy. Personalized attention.

A unique body-mind healing practice that combines gentle yoga with active listening to facilitate self-discovery and exploration of the relationship between our body, our mind and our life.

It is far better to be alone than to be in bad company. ~George Washington natural awakenings

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You will experience the most comprehensive approach to your Health and Disease Management!

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Maximize Your Health by consulting with a medical expert whose holistic approach blends the very best of evidence-based Western medicine with traditional Eastern medical paradigms.

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“I offer both Eastern & Western medicine to strengthen the whole person.”

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