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apphires, what I love the most about this precious stone are its striking blue hues which can be absolutely captivating. Medieval commoners wore sapphires to attract heavenly blessings. They also believed that it protected the wearer from envy and harm while representing loyalty and trust. A September gemstone, sapphires metaphysical properties include interpretation, insight and clairvoyance. Its healing properties have been known to relief headaches reduce inflammation and treat ulcers, nosebleeds and rheumatism. A link to the heavens, the Sapphire engenders a desire for a harmonious world. It sometimes seems that gone are the days of niceties, where we made the time to wave good morning to neighbors or passersby’s. It also seems as though today’s society is more concern about personal space and minding their own business than helping each other. Recently, while attending mass in observance of my grandmother’s passing, the pastor spoke of how today’s humanity lives in a “capsule.” He shared and explained that society, as opposed to Jesus’ teachings, forgets to reach out to those in need by guarding their personal space and saying “well, that’s your problem and not mine.” Although I don’t often experience that personally, I can certainly understand his message. “Folks participate in chosen fund raisers and other organizational events and then quickly return to their encapsulated existence of judgment and fear,” he continued. “The purpose of being a human being and living in one planet is to work together to enlighten and elevate humanity TOGETHER,” he concluded. Releasing stress through the art, practice and adoption of a strong yoga practice is a wonderful start to opening our hearts to others. Our yoga guide in this issue provides great resources to get you started. But we are ONE PLANET. Our actions create sustainable living for everyone and by encouraging each other to embrace diversity, promote unity, community, and humanitarian participation, we forge a more harmonious world. The well-being of humanity and our environment ultimately depends on our ability to understand and embrace this concept. Like a blue sapphire, we too can adopt the properties of BEING a healing power and the conduit of heavenly blessings onto the world. Let’s break-out of our “capsules” and take advantage of every opportunity to smile, say hello and ask how we can help, furthering the powerful energy of harmony. Ultimately – regardless of religious or political believes – our thoughts and actions greatly impact our planet and our future.
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MEDICAL MAINSTREAM Research Proves its Health Benefits
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KOSHAS OF YOGA
An Ancient Practice Provide Understanding of Self
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28 FINDING INNER CALM AND CONFIDENCE The Benefits of Yoga for Children
ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM
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aving Hands, a non-profit organization who provides resources to Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals and their families in South Florida, invites the community to their upcoming Family Fun Day event benefiting deaf literacy. “Schedule for November, this event will feature fun activities for the whole family, games, sponsor and educational booths, face painting, special guests, performances, raffles, prizes and more,” explains John Paul Jebian, president and founder of Waving Hands. Waving Hands provides resources and acts as an advocate for Deaf, Hard of Hearing individuals, their families, and the community. They organize workshops, entertainment, and social events specifically oriented towards the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. Family Fun Day will be held on November 21st from 11am to 5pm, at the Joe Celestin Center located at 1525 N.W. 135th Street, North Miami. Entrance is $10, children 4-10 $7 and 3 and under FREE. Everyone is welcomed. If you like to exhibit or become a vendor, email Jebian at info@wavinghands.org or call 786-505-7926. Booth space is limited. For more on this event and future ones – Signing Stories event October 31st (pending approval through FIU’s Frost Museum), and December 12th (at the West Dade Regional Library), call Diana Plager at 786-505-7926, email info@wavinghands.org, or visit www.wavinghands.org. See ad, page 55.
Natural Awakenings Family of Franchises Keeps Growing
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Curious about Energy Healing?
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ince the early 20th century, man has been dabbling with our body’s energy circuitry. This curiosity has lead to the creation and practice of numerous energy healing therapies and the desire for further training in applying this life-force energy healing method to aid family, friends and others. The Brennan Healing Science Practitioners Association (BHSPA), established by Barbara Brennan School of Healing (BBHS) graduates and practitioners, is offering free monthly guided meditations, video lectures, webinars, talk shows, interviews, channelings and published papers on healing and other topics through their website; brennanprofessionalhealers.org. “Brennan Healing Science Practitioners live and work across the US and around the world as healers, authors, attorneys, teachers, therapists, artists, in medicine and professions they feel most able to offer their talents and healing skills,” explains Vincent De Rosa Public Relations Director of BHSPA . “They are also great parents, and everyday people with a strong sense of self. They care about humanity.” Graduates of the BBHS four year program and other experts present the information on the site. “The primary goal of the graduates of BBSH is to heal selffirst and to learn advanced healing skills to help heal individuals and humanity,” De Rosa adds. To join their mailing list, receive more information about the world of energy healing, or understand the extent of the skills needed to graduate, visit: www.brennanprofessionalhealers.org. Barbara Brennan School of Healing (BBHS): www.barbarabrennan.com.
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newsbriefs Super Fruit Hits Local Supermarkets
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here’s a new product available for those looking for sugarless, non-GMO, vegan and gluten free goods. Grin Real Nature, a company out of New York, has introduced GFruit “a new, refined way to eat power-packed tropical super fruit Graviola, also known as Guanábana or Soursop.” Now available in South Florida through Supermarket chain Sedano’s, GFruit reportedly is getting wonderful reviews while customers recognized its value at only $9.99 per jar. Bursting with vitamin C and B, it also offers potassium, thiamin and riboflavin, as well as other essential elements. Each GFruit jar is packed with prime quality Guanabana fruit, tasting “exactly as the ripe fruit from the tree.” For those health-conscious people looking for alternative snack foods, this tropical wonder fruit is a great add-on to a healthier diet. The fruit itself is mixed with water for moisture and vacuum sealed for freshness. For those unfamiliar with it, GRIN Real Nature now offers various delicious recipes found on the jar’s collar as well as on their website. The company is also about to release GFruit Tea and GFruit Nectar. For more product information, visit: grinrealnature.com, or call 1-877-300-1237.
Gifts for All
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Holistic Holiday at Sea Sets Sail in February
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he next opportunity is approaching to learn from many of the world’s leading experts in getting and staying healthy during a one-week Caribbean cruise vacation. A Holistic Holiday at Sea, cited by National Geographic Traveler as “one of the 100 best worldwide vacations to enrich your life,” will depart on its 13th “Voyage to WellBeing” on February 27 next year with 35 teachers, 130 classes, a vegan menu and myriad social events. Guests may choose from a wide spectrum of classes and workshops ranging from several types of yoga, fitness and meditation to presentations on integrative medicine, plant-based nutrition, 10 cooking classes and lectures from a host of luminaries that include Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Dr. Michael Greger, Dr. Neal Barnard and Dr. Michael Klaper. The cruise begins and ends in Miami, with ports of call at St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Nassau, Bahamas. The unique concept is the brainchild of Sandy Pukel, who previously conducted health educational programs in Miami for four decades. His first cruise attracted 400 people; more than a decade later, it counts among one of the largest national holistic events, hosting 1,850 like-minded cruisers on each voyage. “This relaxing vacation and educational experience has profoundly changed thousands of lives,” he says. For more information or to register, call 800-496-0989 or 877-844-7977 or visit HolisticHolidayAtSea.com. See ad, page 37.
Getting Ready for Art Basel
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rom December 3rd to the 6th, staged shows for high quality modern and contemporary art from all over the world will be in display. Art Basel is consider to be one of the largest art shows in America, and with its hundreds exhibiting artists and galleries and thousands of visitors it has become the cultural event which kicks off the winter season in Miami Beach. Art Basel is a platform for galleries and artist to show their work to hundreds of curators, collectors and even museum directors on an international level. Held at the Miami Beach Convention Center this event attracts more than the experts, it invites the most modest and novice of art appreciators.
Paintings, sculptures, installations, photographs, films, and editioned works of the highest quality will be on display in the main exhibition hall. Ambitious large-scale artworks, film and performance become part of the landscape at nearby beaches, Collins Park and Soundscape Park. From Midtown to South Beach, Wynwood to Miami’s Convention Center and the surrounding areas, DJ’s, parties and free exhibitions heighten this spectacular extravaganza. Art Basel is certainly the mustsee, must-do event. For more information, ticket information and exhibit schedule visit www.artbasel.com
Choices Organic Cafe - Fresh New Menu
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business founded on the principle that better eating leads to healthier individuals and an improved society, Choices Organic Café is trying to change people’s perception about healthy, crueltyfree food one plant-powered bite at a time by offering a brand new menu at all their locations. A family-run enterprise Choices Organic Cafe was established by two brothers, Alex and Jorge Cuevas whose mission is lead by three simple guidelines: to serve delicious healthy food that nourishes and restores people; to promote sound plant-based diets that encourage compassion for animals; and to engender sustainable practices that conserve planetary resources, as explained on their website. The new menu will include a fully customizable ‘build your own bowl’ called El Rebelde, where you can choose any combination of their plant-based meats and veggies, along with your favorite homemade sauce or dressing; a rotating dish of sautéed organic greens and veggies; dairy-free mac n’ cheese made fresh in house daily; healthy upgrades to some of your favorite classics with the addition of organic sprouts to their Raw Wrap and Salads; on-demand customizable organice juice (in addition to their current organic cold-pressed juice offerings); a new kids breakfast menu; ‘grab and go’ meal options for healthy eating on the run, such as the Sedona BBQ Salad made with plant-based chicken smothered in homemade organic BBQ sauce, quinoa, black beans, corn, kale, mixed greens and paired with a tahini dressing; new gluten-free baked goods such as savory breakfast scones and super-food gluten free donuts; a line of organic, raw vegan treats for your pampered pooch and raw non-dairy ‘mylks’ and specialty cold-brewed coffees. With locations in Coral Gables, Upper East Side and N.W. 27th Avenue, you can “choose wisely.” For locations or more details visit choicescafe.com or call: 786600-1975. See ad, page 42.
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xy Bump Corporation has launched a new category of nasal and throat care with natural oxygen + homeopathic formulations in Target stores nationwide. The company founders, Shamila Hunter and Lissa Charron, have dedicated their 19 year career to bringing the healing power of oxygen to people in a safe and easy way. Opening the World’s first oxygen bar in 1996, they created the retail oxygen industry. They went on to develop and manufacture portable inhalation units for private practices, then into consumables. Their oxygen supplements have been sold exclusively in the airlines since 2004, helping travelers to fight illness due to recycled air and exposure to foreign bacteria, where they created the Travel Wellness sector in the Duty free. The Oxy Bump Sinus Congestion formulation was released in 2010 and quickly became the #1 natural nasal spray in travel retail. This natural oxygenated saline product is the first of kind, non-addictive, pH balanced, family friendly, and safe for daily use. Due to overwhelming positive feedback, the company launched into mass market to make the healing benefits of their supplements available to everyone. As the oxygen experts, they expanded on this nasal spray and developed a line of oxygen homeopathic sprays for Sinus Allergy, Children’s Cold, and Sore Throat. Oxy Bump has been committed to the wellbeing of their customers for 19 years and are proud to now provide natural and safe remedies for the entire family. For more information, please visit oxybump.com and find them in Target stores today! See ad, page 2.
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Storms & Power Outages -prepare your family
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ummer time in Florida brings the potential for high temperatures and hazardous storms, which sometimes leads to power outages that last from a few hours to several days. The Florida Department of Health encourages all Floridians and visitors to have an emergency plan and supply kit ready to keep your family healthy and safe. “When electricity goes out in a storm, you must be ready with safe alternatives for light and healthy ready-to-eat foods,” said State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health Dr. John Armstrong. “Power outages become a temporary nuisance when you and your family are prepared.” The FDoH offers the following to help everyone prepare: Before an outage prepare an emergency supply kit for you, your family and pets; business, too. Make a family communications plan. Keep enough water and healthy ready-to-eat foods on hand that do not require cooking or refrigeration. During an outage keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to maintain the cold temperature. The refrigerator will keep food safely cold for about four hours if it is unopened. Only use flashlights, NEVER candles. The flames from candles can lead to a greater risk of fire. Remember that generators and grills should only be used outside, well away from windows and doors, to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. After an outage when the power comes back on wait a few minutes before turning on major appliances to help eliminate problems that could occur if there’s a sharp increase in demand. Lastly, discard any perishable food (such as meat, poultry, fish or eggs) that has been above 40°F for two hours or more. For more information, visit the Florida Department of Health hurricane and severe weather information page. The department works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts. Follow them on Twitter at @HealthyFla and on Facebook. Or visit www.floridahealth.gov.
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uthor and Paranormal Cristovão Brilho, born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, will be hosting what he’s calling a life-changing event on October 11th at the Instituto Cristovao Brilho. “Turyan is a being from another dimension responsible for the Optia System,” Brilho explains. “Gifted with a magnificent intelligence and wisdom, it is up to him to guide and define how the beings of Optia must energetically work to benefit other civilizations in the areas of healing, development of intelligence, wisdom, humility, or to exercise forgiveness.” Brilho was a very successful attorney who chose to leave his position as the director of a large company in order to dedicate his life completely to his spiritual journey. “Each individual will have the opportunity to personally connect with this energy which will be transmitted through the hands.” Brilho adds. The event will take place at 2811 Coral Way, Miami, with hourly sessions from 10am – 2pm and 4pm to 7pm. Admission is $15.00 per session. For more information call 786-295-8665 or 305-446-5090. You can also visit www.myenergyhealing.net or www. institutocristovaobrilho.wazala.com. It is important that you don’t discontinue any medical protocols without consulting your doctor or medical professional. See ad, page 61. 12
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esearch from the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center at Duke University Medical Center has found that a regular hatha yoga practice increases gray matter within the brain, reversing the loss found among those with chronic pain. The researchers tested seven hatha yoga meditation practitioners and seven non-practitioners. Each of the subjects underwent tests for depression, anxiety, moods and cognition levels, along with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scans. The scientists found that the brains of the yoga meditation practitioners contained significantly greater gray matter by volume in key brain regions, including the frontal, temporal and occipital cortices, plus the cerebellum and the hippocampus, compared to the non-yoga subjects. The yoga meditation practitioners also had more gray area in the prefrontal cortex regions that are involved in decision-making, reward/consequence, control and coordination.
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esearch published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has determined that when peripheral artery disease patients engage in behavioral support groups that encourage exercise, they realize increased mobility. The researchers from Northwestern University followed 194 patients for a year, testing subjects at six months and again at 12 months. The patients were divided into two groups; one attended weekly intervention group meetings, while the control group attended weekly lectures. After six months, the researchers found that only 6.3 percent of those that attended the support group meetings experienced mobility loss, compared to 26.5 percent of those that didn’t attend the meetings. After one year, the support group attendees again showed positive results. The control group had 18.5 percent loss in mobility, while only 5.2 percent of the support group attendees did.
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esearch from Germany has found that the high particulate numbers in smoggy areas increase the risk of stroke. The Heinz Nixdorf Recall study followed more than 4,400 people between the ages of 45 and 74 years old. The researchers began the study in 2000. They compared stroke and heart attacks to air pollution particulate matter (PM) levels of PM10 (particle sizes of 10 micrometers or less) and PM2.5 (2.5 micrometers or less). The study found that stroke incidence was more than two-and-a-half times higher among people with long-term exposure to PM10, while stroke incidence increased by more than three times among people with long-term exposure to PM2.5 smog.
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n a study of 1,677 Mexican-American men and women over the age of 65 from the Southwestern U.S., researchers have found that drinking chamomile tea decreases the risk of earlier mortality by an average of 29 percent. Researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch followed the study population for seven years. Among those tested, 14 percent drank chamomile tea regularly. These were primarily women, and those women that drank chamomile tea experienced a 33 percent reduced mortality during the study period. The small group of men that drank the chamomile tea regularly did not register a significant difference in mortality. Chamomile also has a long history of use in folk medicine and is primarily used to settle digestion and calm the mind. It is a leading natural herbal tea in many countries and contains no caffeine. While various species may be used, chamomile tea is traditionally made by infusing the flowers of either German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) or Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) into hot water. In Spanish-speaking regions, chamomile tea is often referred to as manzanilla tea—consumed in Mexico and other Spanish cultures for centuries.
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esearch published this year in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has determined that just 30 minutes of exercise, six days a week, can result in a reduced risk of early death by 40 percent, regardless of the intensity of the exercise. The researchers followed nearly 15,000 men born between 1923 and 1932. The men’s exercise and sedentary levels were measured along with the number of deaths that occurred during two 12-year study periods. In the second 12-year period, the researchers followed almost 6,000 of the surviving men. The researchers compared those men that were sedentary with those that exercised either moderately or intensely and found that moderate to intense exercise increased their average lifespan by five years. This improvement was comparable to the difference between smoking and non-smoking, according to the researchers. The data comes from the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, in Oslo. The scientists’ finding confirms that public health practices for elderly men should include efforts to increase physical activity, along with efforts to reduce smoking.
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ew research published in the British Journal of Cancer has found that taking muscle-building supplements can increase the risk of testicular cancer by up to 65 percent. The study monitored 356 cancer patients and 513 control subjects, all from Connecticut and Massachusetts. The case-control study was conducted by researchers from the Yale School of Public Health and the Harvard School of Public Health, and tested for testicular germ cell cancer. About 90 percent of testicular cancers originate from germ cells. The researchers found the subjects that used multiple musclebuilding supplements and those that began using the supplements when they were younger had the greatest risk of developing cancer.
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on-smokers aren’t the only ones to suffer from passive smoking. New research from the Technical University of Braunschweig, in Germany, has determined that plants can also absorb nicotine from cigarette smoke, soil and pesticide sprays. The data showed that many plants yield higher quantities of nicotine residues from periods when pesticides used contained nicotine. Plants that were mulched with tobacco leaves also absorbed nicotine into their leaves. “Tremendously elevated nicotine levels were detected after fumigation with cigarette smoke,” says Dirk Selmar, lead author of the study.
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GREEN TEA, APPLES AND COCOA PROTECT AGAINST CANCER AND ARTERIAL PLAQUE
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esearch published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research has found a new mechanism that may provide the key to why some foods are particularly healthy. The researchers found that epigallocatechin gallates, a class of polyphenols contained in green tea, apples, cocoa and other herbs and foods, blocks vascular endothelial growth factor, or VEGF, which is implicated in the buildup of plaque in the arteries, as well as cancer growth. Blocking VEGF helps prevent angiogenesis—when tumors form new blood vessels that help them grow. The researchers, from the Institute of Food Research, in Norwich, in the United Kingdom, tested the polyphenols, as well as human cells, in the laboratory.
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Breeze Please
A Third of U.S. Power May Be Wind by 2050 According to a new study by the U.S. Energy Department (Tinyurl.com/EnergyDepartmentWindReport), wind power could provide more than a third of the nation’s electricity in a few decades, while posting a net savings in energy costs. Undersecretary for Technology and Energy Lynn Orr, Ph.D., states, “With continued commitment, wind can be the cheapest, cleanest option in all 50 states by 2050.” Wind power has tripled since 2000, and now supplies nearly 5 percent of the country’s electric power. The report says that it could dramatically reduce air pollution and go a long way toward meeting the country’s goals of slowing climate change. Meanwhile, Spanish engineers have invented the Vortex Bladeless wind turbine, a hollow straw that sticks up 40 feet from the ground and vibrates when the wind passes through it. Instead of using a propeller, the Vortex takes advantage of an aerodynamic effect called vorticity. The result is a turbine that’s 50 percent less expensive than a bladed model and is nearly silent. It’s not as efficient as conventional turbines, but more of them can be placed in the same amount of space, for a net gain of 40 percent in efficiency. Plus, with no gears or moving parts, maintenance is much easier and they are safer for bats and birds. Source: Wired
Bottomless Well
De-Salting Water Could Help Drought-Stricken Areas A team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Jain Irrigation Systems has devised a method of turning brackish water into drinking water using renewable energy. This solar-powered machine is able to pull salt out of water and disinfect it with ultraviolet rays, making it suitable for both irrigation and drinking. Electrodialysis works by passing a stream of water between two electrodes with opposite charges. Because the salt dissolved in water consists of positive and negative ions, the electrodes pull the ions out of the water, leaving fresher water at the center of the flow. A series of membranes separate the freshwater stream from increasingly salty ones. The photovoltaic-powered electrodialysis reversal system recently won the top $140,000 Desal Prize from the U.S. Department of Interior. “This technology has the potential to bring agriculture to vast barren lands using brackish water,” says Richard Restuccia, Jain’s vice president of landscape solutions. The prize was developed to supply catalytic funding to capture and support innovative ideas and new technologies that could have a significant impact on resolving global water demand. Among 13 desalination projects under consideration along the California coast, the Carlsbad Desalination Project will be the largest in the Western Hemisphere once it is completed in the fall. Source: EcoWatch.com 16
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Embracing Invasives
Rethinking the Balance of Nature Environmental journalist Fred Pearce, author of the new book, The New Wild: Why Invasive Species Will Be Nature’s Salvation, traveled across six continents and ecosystems from remote Pacific islands to the United Kingdom and the Great Lakes to reveal some outdated scientific ideas about invasive species and the balance of nature. Pearce argues that mainstream environmentalists are correct that we need a rewilding of the Earth, but they are wrong if they believe it can be achieved by reengineering ecosystems. He thinks that humans have changed the planet too much, and nature never goes backward. But a growing group of scientists is taking a fresh look at how species interact in the wild. According to these new ecologists, we should applaud the dynamism of alien species and the new ecosystems they create. In an era of climate change and widespread ecological damage, it’s crucial that we find ways to help nature regenerate. Embracing this new ecology, Pearce proposes, is our best chance, maintaining, “To be an environmentalist in the 21st century means celebrating nature’s wildness and capacity for change.” Source: Earthtalk.org
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Secular Socialization
Today’s Young Adults Are the Least Religious Ever Researchers led by San Diego State University Psychology Professor Jean M. Twenge, Ph.D., found that millennials are the least religious generation of the last six decades, and possibly in the nation’s history. They analyzed data from 11.2 million respondents from four nationally representative surveys of U.S. adolescents ages 13 to 18 taken between 1966 and 2014. Results published in the journal PLOS One conclude that recent adolescents are less likely to say that religion is important in their lives, report less approval of religious organizations and find themselves feeling less spiritual and spending less time praying or meditating. “Unlike previous studies, ours is able to show that millennials’ lower religious involvement is due to cultural change, not to their being young and unsettled,” says Twenge, who is also the author of Generation Me. “Millennial adolescents are less religious than Boomers and GenXers were at the same ages,” she notes. “We also looked at younger ages than the previous studies. More of today’s adolescents are abandoning religion before they reach adulthood, with an increasing number not raised with religion at all.”
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Connecticut Initiates Mattress Recycling Connecticut has introduced the nation’s first-ever mattress recycling program to get old beds off the curb and into the renewable waste stream via Park City Green, a cavernous warehouse in Bridgeport where mattresses go to die and get reborn. One of only two mattress recycling facilities in the state, it employs workers that manually break down bedding parts, separating the materials into giant piles of foam, mounds of cotton and tall stacks of metal springs. All this gets shipped off to junk dealers to be recycled and reclaimed for later use in the metal industry or as backing for carpets. The city had been paying hundreds of thousands of dollars per year to pick up mattresses on trash day and break them apart for disposal, but that figure is expected to drop to zero and create jobs at the same time. Connecticut’s program is voluntary, so municipalities don’t have to participate. But because it’s already being paid for by consumers and the mattress industry, state officials expect the program to grow. Already, more than 60 Connecticut communities are participating.
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China Tests Hydrogen-Powered Mass Transit China has started testing the world’s first hydrogen-powered tram. Although hydrogen fuel cells have been around for a while and are currently being used and tested in a variety of vehicles, including buses, the country is the first to master the technology for trams. Hydrogen is extremely abundant and can be extracted from a variety of sources, both renewable and non-renewable. Hydrogen-fuel cell vehicles produce zero emissions, only water. One tank lasts for about 60 miles and takes three minutes to refuel. See the vehicle in action at Tinyurl.com/ChineseHydrogenTrain. natural awakenings
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Essential Oils for Treatment for Sagging Skin MORNING SKIN FIRMING BLEND: 4 drops Cypress 3 drops Grapefruit 3 drops Tangerine Dilute 10 drops of Essential Oils blend in 1 tablespoon of massage oil. Apply 4-6 drops in affected area once a day. Use it morning blend before dressing in the morning.
EVENING SKIN FIRMING BLEND: 5 drops Cypress 5 drops Geranium 5 drops Grapefruit 8 drops Patchouli Dilute 10 drops of Essential Oils blend in 1 tablespoon of massage oil. Apply 4-6 drops on affected area before bed time. *Also, you can make a mask with volcanic clay and distilled water and add 10 drops of Essential Oils blend. Leave it on for 45 minutes. Take a shower and then apply the massage oil blend.
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Online Summer of Peace Program Continues Designed by The Shift Network as “the largest virtual peace event on the planet,” a free, online three-month global movement program, The Summer of Peace, continues through September 21. It promises to inspire participants by teaching ways to heal conflicts within oneself, in relationships and in the world using peace, instead of conflict, as the new baseline. Featured thought leaders include Deepak Chopra, Ervin Laszlo, Grandmother Agnes Pilgrim, Karen Armstrong, Lisa Garr and Congressman Tim Ryan, plus messages from the Dalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Jane Goodall. Programs include The Subtle Activism Summit: Inner Dimensions of Peace Building from September 8 to 10, and 11 Ways to Transform Your World from September 11 to 21, concluding on the United Nations International Day of Peace. “You’ll discover more personal ease, joy and well-being with techniques to connect more profoundly to the deep peace within yourself and the latest in the science of compassion,” says Garr, host of The Aware Show and Being Aware and bestselling author of Becoming Aware. She also attests that participants will find the best practices for citizen engagement and conscious activism to help accelerate the shift to a world of peace. For more information or to register, visit SummerOfPeace.net.
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Parliament of World Religions Gathering The 2015 Parliament of the World’s Religions, regarded by organizers as the oldest, largest and most inclusive gathering of all faiths and traditions, will be held from October 15 to 19 at the Salt Palace Convention Center, in Salt Lake City. International spiritual leaders will come together to share wisdom and best practices in dealing with critical global issues, especially climate change and care for creation; income inequality and wasteful consumption; and war, violence and hate speech. Leading speakers include the Dalai Lama, Karen Armstrong, Tariq Ramadan, Mairead Maguire, Jim Wallis, Oscar Arias Sanchez, Eboo Patel, Vandana Shiva and Michael Bernard Beckwith. Attendees can also participate in a Women’s Assembly and Program Initiative; training in dialogue, interfaith activism, fundraising and organizing; musical performances and film showings; breakout sessions; and networking opportunities. Cost: $200 to $550, based on date of registration. Discounts and housing options are available for families, groups, organizations and students, along with scholarship and sponsorship opportunities. For more information or to register, email 2015@ParliamentOfReligions.org or visit ParliamentOfReligions.org.
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Parties that Celebrate Life and the Planet The most memorable birthday parties make us feel good, and going green makes them feel even better.
Youngsters Location matters. Consider a park or beach as a setting to promote exercise and time outdoors. Children’s museums and wildlife centers frequently host kids’ birthday parties. Other “experience parties”, as suggested at Tinyurl.com/GreenChildPartyTips, include pottery making, tie-dyeing organic T-shirts or touring a local fire station. Forgo traditional trappings. Rather than using paper materials, consider decorating an old sheet as a festive tablecloth, utilize recycled computer or other repurposed paper to print custom placemats, and personalize cloth napkins found at estate sales or made from old clothes with guest names written with fabric pens for a unique and reusable party favor. Find details on these and other tips at Tinyurl. com/PBS-Green-Party-Ideas. Sustainable gifts. PlanToys makes its toys from rubberwood, a sustainable byproduct of latex harvesting, and non-formaldehyde glues. For preteens, gift a subscription to the National Wildlife Federation’s Ranger Rick magazine or a birdhouse or bird feeder. Make a maestro. Presenting a gift card for introductory music lessons can launch a young musician. A recent study by the National Association for Music Education notes that early exposure to music develops language, reading, math and memorization skills; improves hand-eye coordination; builds confidence and a sense of achievement; and promotes social interaction and teamwork when performing with others. Or, give tickets to introduce a child to classical, pops or jazz concert-going.
Adults Healthy drinks and eats. Serve or bring organic, locally made beer and wine and pure fruit juices. Have the party catered by a health food restaurant or store, or order organic takeout. Do-good gifts. Antique and consignment shops are filled with items rich in culture and history. Museums, art centers and specialty gift shops offer fair trade creations handmade by overseas workers that all purchases assist. Family ties. Work beforehand with a partner or family member of the birthday celebrant to showcase family photos at the party and spark sharing of nostalgic stories among guests.
Dark Act
Protect Truth and Transparency in GMO Food Labeling On July 23, the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of H.R. 1599, known by supporters as the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act and dubbed the “Deny Americans the Right to Know (DARK) Act” by opponents. The bill removes the requirement that foods containing genetically modified organisms (GMO) be labeled as such, preventing consumers from the right to know whether or not the foods they purchase contain potentially harmful ingredients. If it becomes law, H.R. 1599 will preempt state labeling requirements, including the pioneering Vermont GMO labeling law scheduled to take effect next year. First, a companion bill will have to clear the Senate. No date is set yet for this and the time to let our senators know that we want to protect truth and transparency on food labels and encourage them to oppose the DARK Act starts now. Make the people’s voice heard by contacting local state senators, call 202-224-3121 and visit Tinyurl.com/ ContactYourSenatorToday.
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Meet the Chef NA. Indian cuisine encompasses a wide range of regional flavors and reflects a 5,000 year old history of various groups and cultures. Which region do you think influences your cooking the most? AD. Since I am originally from Goa and grew up in the State of Gujarat, my cooking is certainly influenced by both; Goan for meats and seafood, and Gujarati for vegetarian dishes with lentils, grains and green vegetables. Furthermore, having traveled extensively in India while growing up and as an adult today, I have enjoyed regional cuisines which also influence my cooking. As a result, I offer menus from all over India in my classes. My philosophy is to cook quick easy healthy and delicious Indian meals.
NA. Given the diversity in soil, climate, culture, and available spices between America and India, how do your dishes compare in flavor?
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here’s a unique makeup of Indian Cuisine that appeals across the margins of ethnicity. More specifically recipes that contain curry, cayenne, green pepper, coriander and even garam masala are widely sought after. Encompassing a wide regional variety of flavors – from fragrant curries to tandoori-grilled meats – Indian cuisine ranks among the top 5 favorites in the world. And it’s no wonder why Ayesha D’Mello, founder of Ayesha’s Kitchen, a local wife and mother of two turned chef, who teaches healthy home style Indian cooking from home, packs her weekend classes with new and more often than not repeat students seeking to learn more about this plethora of flavors. “To me, good food is one of life’s great joys and is a shared pleasure at the heart of family life and special celebrations,” explains D’Mello. “Taking one of my classes is a great way to travel to India without leaving the kitchen!” Natural Awakenings had the opportunity to ask D’Mello a few questions about this craving for traditional authentic Indian cooking. 20
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AD. Although soil and climate do have an influence on foods, locally procuring Indian ingredients and spices to cook Indian food does not fall short of the flavors you get in India. I tend to cook healthy without compromising on the authentic flavors. I emphasize on cooking with organic ingredients and all the spices are ground fresh. My dishes take you on a mystical journey through the legacy of authentic Indian traditional cuisine, translating into a rich experience where everyday meals can be a grand celebration in the realms of your own home.
NA. It is said that many of the customs and flavors of Indian cuisine are influenced by religious and cultural traditions. Are the combination of spices you use in your recipes generationally passed down, your creations, influenced, or a little of everything?
care of my family and my Indian cooking classes. I’m also blessed with a lot of energy and drive which helps to keep a balance between the two. My family is also very supportive of my passion to teach cooking classes. AD. I would say it started of with a little of everything and today I create my own recipes. As a child, spices have always intrigued me - the exquisite flavor of cardamom pods, the warmth of cumin, the lemony sweet taste of coriander, the woody aroma of ginger, etc. I have always been fascinated with the art of blending spices to create distinctly varied dishes that have magical layers of flavors and aromas. I have a passion to learn and experiment with new dishes. During my frequent travels to India, I try to learn new dishes and techniques. I am passionate about sharing my journey with enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. I take great pride in my recipes as they are fool proof– simple and easy to follow–and require no experience (beginners through advanced) with Indian cooking.
NA. Historians cite the spice trade between India and Europe as the primary catalyst for Europe’s international relations. How do you think these spices influence us today? AD. India has long been known as the spice bowl of the world. The use of premium spices existed way before the Arabs, English, Dutch Portuguese and Spanish came to India. Today there is more awareness of the natural medicinal health benefits Indian spices bring to one’s mind and body, and not just to the palate. As a result more people across the world are experimenting with Indian food especially with vegetarian and vegan cooking.
NA. You are a wife and a mother of two, how do you find the time to put together these wonderfully delicious weekend classes? AD. Time management is the key, especially since I’m passionate about taking
NA. Indian cuisine is often referred to as a fusion of European cuisines. Do you see your recipes as a fusion of countries? AD. Foreign powers have introduced cooking styles that are still in practice today. The north continues to be dominated by Mogul Cuisine, while the east has Chinese and Anglo-Indian styles, in the south, Syrian Jews and French traders contributed techniques, and western India was influenced by Portuguese and Persians. Consequently my recipes do have an influence from around the world which brings magic to the palate.
NA. Every cook needs a well-stocked kitchen or pantry. Which Indian spices and/or vegetable should be a “staple” in the kitchen for someone looking to surprise the family with something different and easy to make? AD. Like I emphasize in my class, when I create menus for my cooking classes, I always focus on a well balanced meal – good fats, fiber and proteins. Along with that are some basic spices – ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and garam masala should be part of the shopping list. From exotic to everyday, herbs are ever-present in Indian Cuisine, but yet invite even the most novice and picky eater to venture a taste. For information on Ayesha’s Kitchen Authentic Indian Cooking Classes call 305-254-0693, email ayeshaskitchen@yahoo.com, or visit www.ayeshaskitchen.com. Follow her on twitter: ayeshaskitchen, and facebook: ayeshaskitchen1.
Recipe Aloo Tikki (Crispy potato patties) Serves 4-6
TIME 20 minutes plus time to boil potatoes
INGREDIENTS 2 cups Russet potatoes, boiled, peeled and coarsely mashed (2-3 Russet potatoes yield about 2 cups) 1/3 cup finely chopped yellow onions 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro 1/3 cup breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon finely chopped jalapeno chilies 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon whole cumin seeds Enough olive oil to coat the bottom of your frying pan Homemade or store-bought chutney 1. Put the potatoes, onions, cilantro, breadcrumbs, chilies, salt, and cumin seeds in a bowl. Mix the ingredients with your hands to combine. The ingredients need to be well combined so the patties don’t fall apart when cooked. 2. Roll about a golf-ball-size of potato mixture in between your palms and gently flatten. Just slightly flatten the patties so that they brown nicely. Make sure the sides are evened out. Continue until all of the patties are formed. 3. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan on medium-high. Once it’s hot, place patties in the oil and brown them, no longer than a minute or so on each side. You will know a patty is ready to turn over when you lift it slightly and see that it’s developed a golden crust. Turn over and brown for about 30 seconds or until light golden brown. Remove onto a plate. 4. Serve immediately with chutney.
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YOGA 2015 GUIDE
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elcome to your 2015 Natural Awakenings Local Yoga Guide. Celebrate this year’s National Yoga Month by supporting and recognizing those teachers and studios committed to the wellbeing of our community. Take up a class and begin a new journey of health!
Yoga Is For Everyone!
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oga can often be intimidating to start, but through this yearly guide we present the best local resources to help you break down the essentials of yoga in a way that leaves you confident and ready to proceed. Yoga is over 5,000 years old with its beginning noted in Northern India– although some researchers trace it even further back up to 10,000 years. The development and introduction of yoga to what we see today began in the late 1800 with many of the yoga masters traveling west while attracting hundreds of followers. In the course of this movement and the undeniable health benefits yoga presents, its popularity has increased and its followers have reached millions. More notably in the United States where the fast paced lifestyle has caused dozens of stress related illnesses and adopting a yoga practice has been noted by experts as a way to combat its negative effects. Moreover, its health benefits are so numerous that the overall feeling among practitioners is that yoga is the most comprehensive “exercise” anyone can adopt. Yoga delivers many benefits to those that incorporate it into their everyday lives. A typical class begins with breathing exercises, moves on to basic postures (asanas) and ends in a relaxing meditation. But, as previously mentioned, the most important aspect of a daily routine is the numerous health benefits it inherently provides. Reduction of stress, increased flexibility, improved respiration, energy and vitality, weight reduction, cardio or circulatory health, reduced blood pressure, improved sleep, chronic pain reduction, lower and upper back improvement and overall mental well-being. Regardless of what level of health you find yourself in, yoga will improve your chances to live a more fulfilling and healthy life. There are many types of yoga one can practice, but it’s really important that you find which type is the right one for you. Types of yoga include, Hatha, Anusara, Jivamukti, Ashtanga, Iyengar, Bikram, Kripalu, Kundalini, Prenatal, Sivananda, Restorative, Vinyasa, Integral, Gentle, Hot, Women’s, Men’s, Children’s, and Chair Yoga. Do your research. In this section you’ll find plenty of resources and experts in the various types of yoga available in town, which are more than happy to answer your questions. 22
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LOCAL STUDIOS
Rosa Santana Iyengar Yoga
JUST OM YOGA STUDIO
7520 SW 57th Ave, Suite K, (305) 665-4982 www.justomyogastudio.com
Iyengar Yoga is meditation in action. Through the use of the body, we train the mind into silence, so we can encounter a vision of the soul. With the use of props, special sequencing, and rigorously-trained instructors, this style of Hatha Yoga is available to all bodies, including those who are stiff, weak, or injured. Experience the benefits of yoga coming from a rich and extensive unadulterated lineage. Classes and workshops available for all levels of experience. Iyengar Intensive and Teacher Training with Dean Lerner Sept. 23-25 (954) 456-6077 yogarosa@msn.com www.yogarosa.com
New & unique studio offering various yoga styles, including Therapeutic and Suspension, for all ages and experience levels. The intimate, inviting setting is combined with kind & highly qualified yoga teachers committed to your personal physical improvement and spiritual growth. FREE Parking + Mat + Towel + Tea.
KEVIN O’BRIEN
Holistic Life Coach www.kevinobrienwellness.com 305-788-0777
Align your Mind & Body, create a life you love, using Integrative Therapies to promote physical well-being, peace of mind, and personal fulfillment. Kripalu Yoga, Law Of Attraction, Spiritual Life Coaching, Deep Tissue Massage.
Michelle Maniaci PT, RYT, EHP Nurturing Moves® Integrative Yoga Therapy Michelle is a licensed physical therapist, Yoga Therapist, and provides Energy Healing at The Canyon Ranch Miami Beach. Her diverse backgrounds have inspired her to create NURTURING MOVES®, a pioneering approach that unites physical therapy with the ancient wisdom of yoga, belly dance and massage. Michelle aligns with Divine Source to co-create your personalized healing experience. She has expertise in breathwork, women’s health, cancer, fertility, pregnancy and cesarean birth recovery. She is available to teach cutting-edge workshops such as Breathing As Medicine, The Bio-Mechanics of Yoga Asana and Injury Prevention For Yoga Teacher Trainings. 305.206.2229, www.nurturingmoves.com.
ON THE MAT YOGA N’ MASSAGE 145 Madeira Ave. #101 305-444-0442 www.onthematyoganmassage.com
Experts walking on your back! Deep tissue - Shiatsu and Thai; Acupressure and stretching 1/2 hour Free when you purchase 1st hour; By Appointment. MA#29986
SAMPOORNA YOGA MIAMI 10107 Sunset Drive (SW 72 St) 305-381-0300 www.symyoga.com
Yo g a f o r E v e r y One!™ Stand on your head? Or barely touch your toes? Feel at home in small classes: Yoga, meditation, mantra chanting, philosophy. AM, PM, lunchtime. Affordable rates.
Ayama Yoga Center Ayama Yoga celebrates National Yoga Month with free classes and 30% off packages for new students all month. As featured on NBC, CBS and CW TV, Ayama Yoga offers 90-minute classes in Vinyasa, Hatha and Anusara in a warm, spacious and enchanting space with free props and mats. Students of all levels are encouraged to participate and experience the many benefits of yoga. For a schedule of morning, evening and weekend classes. 2250 NE 163rd Street North Miami Beach, FL 33160 (next to the Thai House II restaurant) Open 7 Days a Week! 305.944.0080 contact@ayamayoga.com, ayamayoga.com
THE HOUSE OF MOVEMENT 1900 Brickell Avenue, 33129 305-200-5911 www.1900moves.com
Movement is at the core of everything we do at HOM; offering all levels of yoga classes including Amrit, Hatha, Kundalini, Vinyasa, pre-post-natal, meditation / Yoga Nidra classes.
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Yoga Enters the Medical Mainstream
Love and Light Tiffany Seiler Cover artist Tiffany Seiler works in mixed media, including watercolors, acrylics, papers and objects like buttons to create whimsical, stylized portraits of girls that express delight and innocence. The cover work Love and Light was inspired by Seiler’s daily yoga practice. “I was raised in a family of all girls,” says Seiler. “My art is deeply rooted in positive female images surrounded by the things I love, like flowers, trees, the ocean and yoga.” Seiler is a self-taught artist, having returned to her childhood love of drawing and painting after working as a hairdresser and makeup artist for 20 years. Seiler’s works, many of which bear inspirational messages, have been reproduced for greeting cards found in national stores such as Trader Joe’s. Her art has also graced the pages of magazines such as Somerset Studio. Seiler currently lives, works and paints in Independence, Kentucky, joined by her husband and six rescued animals—three dogs and three cats. View the artist’s portfolio at SouthEndGirlArt.etsy.com. 24
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Research Proves its Health Benefits by Meredith Montgomery
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fter practicing internal medicine for 10 years in Boston, Dr. Timothy McCall became a full-time writer, exploring the health benefits of yoga. As the medical editor of Yoga Journal and the author of Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic Prescription for Health and Healing, he says, “In the late 90s, the conveyor belt of patient care continued to speed up and I got frustrated. There was less time to form relationships with patients, which is essential to providing quality care without excessive tests and drugs.” Initially, McCall found that most of the documented research on yoga was from India, and notes it was low in quality from a Western perspective (though it is now excellent). In the West, the first notable scientific yoga article was published in 1973 in The Lancet on combining yoga and biofeedback to manage hypertension. According to the International Journal of Yoga, the surge in yoga’s popularity here finally gained academic interest in 2007, and there are now more than 2,000
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yoga titles in the National Institutes of Health PubMed.gov database, with 200 added annually. Initially, yoga teacher and economist Rajan Narayanan, Ph.D., founded the nonprofit Life in Yoga Foundation and Institute to offer free teacher training. Within a couple of years, the foundation’s focus shifted to integrating yoga into the mainstream healthcare system. “We realized that to make a real difference, we needed to teach doctors about yoga and its scientifically proven effects,” he says. Medical providers can earn credits to keep their licenses current by attending courses by Life in Yoga, the only yoga institution independently certified by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Currently, even if physicians don’t practice yoga, it’s likely that many of their patients do. “You now see it everywhere from major medical centers to mainstream advertising,” says McCall, who notes an increase in doctors, nurses and therapists attending the Yoga as
therapy like there are for pharmaceuticals,” remarks Narayanan, and until yoga is funded by health insurance, it will be challenging to gain full acceptance in mainstream medicine. Another barrier is certification standards. The International Association of Yoga Therapists (iayt. org) and the Council for Yoga Accreditation International (cyai.org) are both successfully respond to stress by activating the parasympa- ~Rajan Narayaran beginning to offer certifications for therapy training thetic nervous system, which programs and therapists. Narayanan is slows the heart and lowers blood preshopeful that certification could lead to sure. That in turn suppresses sympathetic yoga being covered by insurance. activity, reducing the amount of stress Medical school curricula have hormones in the body. started shifting to embrace complemen Studies collected on PubMed.gov demonstrate that yoga has been found to tary approaches to wellness, with many help manage hypertension, osteoporosis, textbooks now including information on mind/body therapies. The Principles body weight, physical fitness, anxiety, and Practices of Yoga in Healthcare, codepression, diabetes, reproductive edited by Sat Bir Khalsa, Lorenzo Cohen, functions and pregnancy, among other McCall and Shirley Telles and due out issues. Studies at California’s Prevenin 2016, is the first professional-level, tive Medicine Research Institute have medical textbook on yoga therapy. tracked amelioration of heart disease. “Yoga has been proven to treat A growing body of research is validatmany conditions, yet yoga teachers ing yoga’s benefits for cancer patients, including at the University of Texas M.D. don’t treat conditions, we treat individuals,” says McCall. “Yoga therapy is not Anderson Cancer Center. A small study a one-size-fits-all prescription because at Norway’s University of Oslo suggests different bodies and minds, with differthat yoga even alters gene expression, ent abilities and weaknesses, require indicating it may induce health benefits individualized approaches.” on a molecular level. While medical research is working Cultural Challenges to grant yoga more legitimacy among “For yoga to be effective, a regular doctors, policymakers and the public, practice must be implemented, which McCall says, “I believe these studies is challenging in a culture where are systematically underestimating people can’t sit for long without an how powerful yoga can be. Scielectronic device. It’s more than ence may tell us that it decreases just popping pills,” says Narayanan. systolic blood pressure and McCall says, “Even if people cortisol secretion and increases can commit to just a few minlung capacity and serotonin utes of yoga practice a day, if levels, but that doesn’t bethey keep it up the benefits gin to capture the totality can be enormous.” of what yoga is.” “There are no sales reps Meredith Montgomery, a telling doctors to use yoga registered yoga teacher, publishes Natural September is Awakenings of National Yoga Mobile/Baldwin, Month AL (Healthy LivingHealthy Planet.com).
YOGA ON THE BEACH www.yogaonbeach.com 305-296-7352
We Offer Yoga classes In Key West, FL, on the beach or in a pool we offer classes at 3 locations in Key West. Find our current class schedule online or call for more information.
YOGA WITH DRISHTI drishti@bellsouth.net 305 335-7618
Yoga with Drishti, 500RYT and Yoga Therapy, private sessions and ayurvedic health and wellness. Using Yoga techniques of focusing inward and working with breath and core balance will help everybody!
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Any physical exercise done with breath awareness Mounting Evidence becomes yoga; “Yoga may help prevent anything done diseases across the board because the root cause of 70 to without the 90 percent of all disorders is breath is just a stress,” says Narayanan. Yoga increases the body’s ability to physical practice. Medicine seminars he and his wife Eliana teach internationally and from their Simply Yoga Institute studio, in Summit, New Jersey.
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you, for the most part, can see and feel. When beginning yoga, annamaya kosha is often explored first to experience and identify physical sensations and alignment.
Pranamaya Kosha This kosha represents the breath body, including the circulatory and respiratory systems. By practicing breath work, you are becoming more aware of the pranamaya kosha. Ultimately, you can begin to integrate the annamaya kosha – the physical body’s movements – with the pranamaya kosha or the breath. It is this harmonious alignment that enables you to balance and integrate the next three koshas.
Manomaya Kosha This kosha represents the mental body, corresponding to the brain and nervous system. It facilitates your thoughts and awareness and your patterns of consciousness. For most, the mental body is on overload throughout the day, affecting all the koshas. By integrating breath work – such as Ujjayi breath – and meditation into your daily lives and yoga practice, you can quiet and expand the mind in order to open yourselves to receive and integrate the next two koshas.
Vijanamaya Kosha
The Five Koshas of Yoga An Ancient Practice Provide Understanding of Self by Carrie Picardi
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ithin the ancient practice of yoga lies a holistic system representing all of the elements that comprise you as a living entity. This system is called the five koshas. These five components of yoga make up what can essentially be viewed as a topographical map or landscape of your entire being. As kosha means sheath in Sanskrit, each of the five koshas represents a sheath or layer of the self which is referred to as the Atman. The word maya means appearance.
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This kosha represents the wisdom body, offering to you the experience of deeper insight into yourselves and the world around you. Vijanamaya kosha can be discovered in yourselves when you truly have balance in the first three koshas. You can feel the spirit within yourselves and how you flow in the environment around you, your connection to others and to nature, and a deep sense of understanding of your oneness with everything. This kosha represents the awareness and acknowledgement of your higher self.
Anandamaya Kosha This kosha represents the bliss body. This final kosha represents the state of wholeness that shines through when all of the other four koshas are integrating in harmony, even for a brief moment. This is the unconditional love, pure peace and joy that is the result of simply being, and not connected to a specific reason, person or situation. The five koshas are interwoven and align mind-bodyspirit in each of you. You can explore the koshas to understand how they integrate with one another and how the energy or peacefulness in one kosha can result in harmony or discord in the other koshas. The kosha system is an example of how a holistic understanding of yourself today can be explored within an ancient practice. Carrie Picardi, Ph.D., RYT-200, is a yoga teacher and a Reiki master trained in the Usui lineage, as well as a psychologist and university professor. She is the owner of SoulFulfillment, a private practice that integrates yoga, meditation, crystal work and Reiki energy healing with individual and group support, developmental guidance and coaching. She can be reached at SoulFulfillment.net.
AUM hOMe Shala, A yoga studio and school since 2005, offers the only accredited Clinical Yoga Therapy certification course in the state, a three-level program that also confers 500-hour yoga teacher training certification. AUM also offers 200-hour yoga teacher training, children’s yoga teacher training, and prenatal yoga teacher training, as well as workshops and classes in yoga, yoga therapy, and MELT. AUM founding director Melinda Atkins is passionate about bringing yoga to those dealing with health and economic disadvantages, and recently received a $15,000 grant from the National Parkinson Foundation for a series of trainings and group classes for those with Parkinson’s. A nonprofit since 2009, AUM has also received multiple Teaching for Diversity grants from Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health for its work creating and delivering yoga programs for children and adolescents in the Miami City School District. AUM’s mission focuses on encouraging people of all ages and abilities to embrace the practice of yoga as a basis for both individual health and a revitalized society.
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Location: 3014 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove. For more information, call 305-441-9441 or visit AumHomeShala.org.
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Finding Inner Calm and Confidence The Benefits of Yoga for Children
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f you practice yoga, chances are you have learned the immeasurable benefits it can have. Some of the emotional benefits adults realize from a regular yoga practice are an increased sense of calm, stress relief,
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patience, confidence, energy and positivity. Recently, more parents have realized their kids can benefit too and achieve those same results. From constant social and emotional pressures of social media to the packed schedules and highly competitive culture of sports and school, children today seem to be busier, face more stress and grow up faster than previous generations. With all of this stimulation, how can children find a place of calm, where they can grow confidently and contentedly? Whether a child has a diagnosis such as ADHD or just needs to develop a little more patience, self-confidence or respect for those around them, practicing yoga not only teaches children physical balance, strength and flexibility but also mental calm and clarity. A trained, experienced teacher who has earned their certification in childrens’ yoga can design age-appropriate classes to help guide children to learn to find inner calm and control in any situation, concentrate on what truly matters to them, and appreciate the inner beauty that is within every child. There are classes appropriate for any age child. Daddy/Mommy & Me classes for infants to toddlers are geared to develop the important bond between child and parent and start kids on a life of physical and mental health. Preschool and kindergarten classes offer the basics of yoga through fun, imagination and pretend. They teach children
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the often challenging life skill of moving quickly from silly, raucous play to quiet, controlled calm. Classes for elementary-aged kids maintain the fun, lighthearted atmosphere but extend the periods of asana (yoga postures), helping kids work on prolonged attention and concentration. While still geared for a young audience, classes for middle- and high-school students begin to look and feel more like an adult yoga practice. They incorporate more spirituality and give students confidence, strength, positivity, and the ability to love themselves for their uniqueness and ability. Family classes can create a wonderful sense of togetherness and shared experience for the entire family. Like many other children, Peter* is a normal 6 year old boy who has difficulty staying in his seat during school. He sometimes has a hard time listening to others and being patient. In yoga class, Peter loves tree pose. He laughs every time his teacher leads the class in “growing� from small saplings into tall, beautiful oaks, reaching high into the sky, and standing proudly, waving in the breeze. When he needs to sit quietly in class, he remembers this pose, and sits tall and still, remembering the quiet strength he feels in class when he stands like a tree. Isabella*, a student in middle school, struggles with self-esteem and is often short-tempered with her family. Since beginning her yoga practice, Isabella is now able to give herself direction and
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foundation by choosing something she wants to achieve each day. It may be maintaining focus while preparing for a test, taking a moment of quiet contemplation to build her confidence before a big soccer game, or remembering that her long curls are part of what make her unique, special, and beautiful. Both Peter and Isabella still have their daily struggles, but they are learning how to handle them with the help of their yoga practices. They are continuing to develop into mature, proud young adults with better coping skills. Consider yoga for your children, whatever their age, and whatever their own unique challenges. It is truly a gift that can help any child grow to be the best, happiest, most confident kid they can be. Ellen Bonheim is the owner of Firefly Family Yoga in Ridgefield, CT. The Firefly team of certified yoga and wellness professionals offer prenatal/postnatal, mommy & me, kids, teen, gentle flow and family yoga classes, as well as services such as Reiki, hypnotherapy, nutrition, meditation, lactation advice, occupational therapy and essential oils. She can be reached at FireflyFamilyYoga.com. *Names changed for privacy.
Chanting and Meditation – Wednesday Evenings, 7:30 – 9pm
Enjoy the power of chanting; experience how the sweetness of chanting releases weariness, opens the heart and deepens your meditation practice. Meditation instruction follows the chant.
Satsang – Saturdays, 7:30 – 9pm
Learn more about this meditation path. An introduction to Siddha Yoga Meditation start at 7:00pm. The evening includes Siddha Yoga teachings, chanting with live musicians and meditation. A light vegetarian dinner is available after satsang.
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bookreview Yoga for Beginners and Yoga Class by Timothy Burgin or the beginner, there are no two better books than these comprehensive well written guides. However, with Timothy Burgin’s fresh and knowledgeable approach, even experienced students can benefit from Burgin’s insights on everything history and philosophy to asanas, meditaAbout Yoga Forfrom Vets tion and breathing.
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About the Author: Burgin istraina Kripalu and Pranakriya trained yoga inarshipsTimothy for teacher structor with over 20 years of experience in the practice of yoga, pranayama, and ings and workshops. meditation. He’s completed his 500 hour Advanced Pranakriya Yoga training and continues to Supporting train with and beour inspired by world class yoga instructors. Burgin has a troops master’s degree acupuncture and serves as the Executive Director of YogaBasics. withinfour free yoga classes com. His greatest love is sharing the teachings and practices of yoga to others. In in their community addition, Timothy is the founder of JapaMalaBeads.com, a company dedicated to producing and importing quality mala beads for prayer and meditation.
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SUNDAY Shiva’s Circle of Fire: Yoga and Meditation in Motion. 3:00pm - 5:00pm. 1760 NE 144th St, North Miami, FL 33181. Call to schedule. 305.710.0516. Donation only.
MONDAY Connected Warriors Free Yoga for Veterans, Service Members and Families. 5:30-6:15 pm - Sampoorna Yoga Miami, 10107 Sunset Drive, Miami, FL 33173
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Ongoing Yoga Families. Chair Yoga – 10-11am Sampoorna Yoga Miami, 10107 Sunset Drive, Miami, FL 33173 Weekly Yoga Classes $10 per Class! - 5:30-6:45pm Five Sisters…a spiritual journey. 8805 SW 132 ST, 786-2504170 Postpartum Yoga at Key Biscayne, 10:15 - $20, 305-299-7826 Laughter Yoga Sessions - $5.00 each - 9:30-10:15 AM, North Shore Youth Center 501 72nd Street, Miami Beach 33141, 305-861-3616
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Kripalu Yoga with Kevin O’Brien. 10:30-12:00 PM- 7520 SW 57th Ave. Suite K, South Miami 33143. For more info call 305-788-0777
Yoga Therapy for 50+ - 10am11:15am - 1760 N.E. 144th St, North Miami, FL 33181. Call to schedule. 305.710.0516. $10.00 Donation.
Yoga at Earth ‘N Us Farm - : 6:15 p.m. $10. 7630 NE 1 Ave. Miami. Contact Leslie: 786-282-3000.
Yoga with Drishti- 9:00 am - at Biscayne Park Recreation Center, 11400 NE 9th Court. 305-335-7618.
Laughter Yoga Sessions - $5.00 each - 9:30-10:15 AM, North Shore Youth Center 501 72nd Street, Miami Beach 33141, 305-861-3616.
Yoga-Style* Exercise, Prenatal South Miami Hospital. 10:45 am-12:15 p.m. and 5:30-7pm. $10. 786-662-8106
Yoga for Beginners – 7-9pm. $15. Acupuncture & Massage College, 10506 N. Kendall Dr. 305-595-9500.
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Iyengar Yoga class with Liora Haymann. 7:15-8:30 a.m. - $18 dropins/$75 for a 5-class series. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 1-305-441-9441
Yoga/Meditation – 8am. $7 Key Largo Community Park, MM 100 ocean side. 1-305-853-1003.
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Yoga and Qigong for Seniors - 11am -12:30pm. Acupuncture & Massage College, 10506 N. Kendall Dr. 305595-9500. $15.
Water Wellness Program- 8am. $5. Yoga, Pilates and Meditation. MM 92 Oceanside. 1-305-393-1162.
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Kripalu Yoga & Meditation for Beginners. 7:00-8:30pm - $20 or discount pkg. First class Free. Kevin O’Brien Wellness, 7520 Red Road, Suite K, South Miami, 33143 Tel 305-788-0777
Water Wellness Program - 8am. $5. Yoga, Pilates and Meditation. MM 92 Oceanside. 1-305-393-1162.
Connected Warriors - Free Yoga Classes for Veterans and Families of Veterans - 3pm at Brickell Hot Yoga 301 SW 17th Road, 33129 305-856-1387.
Yoga/Meditation – 8:30am. $7 Key Largo Community Park, MM100 Oceanside. 1-305-853-1003.
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Hatha Yoga – 6-7:30pm – Free - King David Foundation, 17971 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL Suite #117. Bennett - 305-949-0950. Yoga and Meditation Class-7-8:30pm. Free. West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way. RSVP Lawrence 305-926-3578.
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Prenatal Yoga by Victoria Brunacci
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renatal Yoga helps future mothers connect with their unborn children while relaxing and becoming calmer, allowing them to fully enjoy their pregnancy. It also teaches deep breathing which comes in handy when facing the demands of childbirth and motherhood. Yoga is also a great catalyst to keeping the body strong and healthy throughout the process. Can Yoga be done during pregnancy? How many times have you heard that pregnant women should take it easy, relax and sit down most of the day? The body needs to move throughout a lifetime if it’s to remain strong and healthy. Pregnant women are no different. Unless prescribe by your doctor for a specific medical reason, a daily yoga practice is an idyllic pre-training for labor and birth. It is also an excellent way to get back into shape after childbirth. When pregnant women feel inner clarity, their confidence grows. Consequently, birthing anxieties decrease greatly. When to begin yoga during pregnancy? Yoga can be practice until it’s no longer comfortable. Adjusting, and sometimes eliminating poses (ananas) that place the mother in an uncomfortable position or puts pressure on the belly. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that women receive a clinical physical evaluation before beginning a program. They should also seek instructors trained specifically in prenatal yoga. If you currently follow a regular yoga practice, you can feel free to continue that practice until your second trimester, when uncomfortable, or as your doctor advises. General Hints and Cautions: • NO HEAT! Always practice in a cool, well ventilated room. • No lying on the belly • No back bends (Half bridge can be done until the 16th week)
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Pranayama (Breath Work) during pregnancy: Pranayama is Sanskrit for “control of breath.”One of the Five Principals of yoga, it promotes proper breathing which is the source of vital life force. If you suffer from asthma, heart disease or shortness of breath or any other complication, you will need to check with your doctor before you begin Pranayama. In Prenatal Yoga, this practice optimizes the flow of oxygen to your body and growing baby. It helps with circulation and mood swings while promoting relaxation and reduction of stress. Be warned it is always recommended that expecting mothers follow their own breathing rhythm. Here are three types of pranayama good for prenatal yoga: • Anuloma Viloma (Alternative Nostril Breathing) but not holding breath - you inhale through one nostril, retain the breath briefly, and exhale through the other nostril. This practice is said to enhance concentration, memory and other mental faculties. • Ujjayi Breath or hissing breath is an ancient yogic breathing technique that helps calm the mind and body. Unified with movement it enhances the asana practice by control breathing through the mouth. • Bhramari or the Humming Bee Breath is very effective in meditation. Benefits include the reduction in high blood pressure, fatigue, and mental stress. The benefits of prenatal yoga aren’t limited to physical wellbeing, when joining a class, it helps you create a support group among other expecting mothers while keeping you motivated to continue exercising after birth. Synergy Yoga offers prenatal yoga classes every Monday at 9:30am and Thursdays at 4:00pm, as well as private classes and Prenatal Massage to assure that “mom” always feels great. Victoria Brunacci is the director of Synergy Yoga Center located at 844 Alton Road, 2nd floor, in Miami Beach (6744 Collins coming soon!) She leads yoga trainings and retreats worldwide. Victoria is certified in Swami Sivananda’s Integral Yoga, and traveled extensively throughout India studying in Mysore the Ashtanga Vinyasa system at Sri K. Pattabhi Jois’ Yoga Research Institute. Brunacci is also certified as a Reiki Master, Acupressure/Shiatsu and Thai Massage. She is a 500 hrs yoga Alliance Certified practitioner specialized on B.K S. Iyengar Therapeutic Method. Today, Brunacci has a passion for teaching Kids Yoga and is a true Bhakti Yogi, with an intention of bringing awareness and raising consciousness on the planet. For more information call 305-538-7073, (786)444-1817, or visit www.synergyyoga.org.
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• Seek out instructors who are specifically trained in prenatal yoga • · Use lots of props & the wall • · Use soft music, candles or lighting, and soft incense • · Always include visualization • · Practice concentration and gazing • · Use affirmations connecting to labor and the baby • · Pamper them in any way you can
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It builds strength Relieves aches and pains Teaches how to breathe Open hips for labor Helps bonding with baby Reduces preterm labor Reduces pregnancy-induced hypertension Creates community with other moms Helps posture Improves sleep Relieves anxiety and stress
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AGELESS BEING Staying Vibrant in Mind, Body and Spirit by Kathleen Barnes
Agelessness: Engaging in and experiencing life without fear of falling, failing or falling apart.
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n a nutshell, that’s the philosophy of visionary women’s health expert Dr. Christiane Northrup, of Yarmouth, Maine, as explored in her latest book, Goddesses Never Age. “We’re long overdue for a paradigm shift about how we feel about growing older,” says Northrup. “You can change your future by adopting a new, ageless attitude that will help you flourish physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. We don’t have to buy into modern medicine’s promotion of the idea of the pathology of aging.” One of Northrup’s primary admonitions: “Don’t tell anyone how old you are. Another birthday means nothing.”
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and mentally feeble at a certain age. “When my mother turned 50, her mailbox suddenly filled with ads for adult diapers, walkers and long-term care insurance,” Northrup quips. The point is well taken. Think vibrant, healthy, gorgeous and yes, sexy Sandra Bullock, Johnny Depp, Chris Rock and Brooke Shields—all 50 or older—as the targets of ads for Depend. We’re living and working longer, and many of us are feeling, looking and staying young longer. So is 60 the new 40? Yes, say State University of New York at Stony Brook researchers, and further note that we’re generally leading longer and healthier lives. Centenarians are the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population. In the 2010 census, 53,364 people had surpassed their 100th year, an increase
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of 40 percent over the 1980 census, and more than 80 percent of them are women. The National Institute on Aging projects that this number could increase tenfold or more by 2050. What we think of as “old” has changed. Many baby boomers refuse to buy into the mythology of aging, bristle at being called senior citizens and especially dislike being called elderly. Their position is backed by science. Stem cell biologist Bruce Lipton, Ph.D., author of Biology of Belief and currently a visiting professor at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, in Auckland, is best known for promoting the concept that DNA can be changed by belief, for good or ill. Lipton explains that we all have billions of stem cells designed to repair or replace damaged—and aging—tissues and organs. “[These cells] are profoundly influenced by our thoughts and perceptions about the environment,” Lipton explains. “Hence our beliefs about aging can either interfere with or enhance stem cell function, causing our physiological regeneration or decline.” “Yes, we are destined to grow older, but decrepitude and what we call aging is an optional state,” Northrup adds. “Our genes, nutrition and environment are under our control far more than we may have thought.” More, she says, “Words are powerful. Don’t talk yourself into believing your brain is turning to mush just because you are over 40.”
Take Control of the Body
“Manage the four horsemen of the aging apocalypse,” encourages nutrition and longevity expert Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., a Los Angeles board-certified nutritionist and author of The Most Effective Ways to Live Longer. He says the aging process, including disease, loss of physical or mental function and the general breakdown of systems, is caused by one or more of four factors: oxidative damage (literally rusty cells); inflammation; glycation (excess sugar, metabolic syndrome); and stress. “Collectively, they damage cells and DNA, wear down organs and systems, deeply damage the vascular pathways that deliver blood and oxygen to the entire body, and even shrink brain size,” explains Bowden.
While it may seem like a tall order to make lifestyle changes that vanquish these four horsemen, Bowden says they can be broken into manageable elements by employing an arsenal of healthful weapons: whole foods, nutrients, stress-reduction techniques, exercise, detoxification and relationship improvement. “All of these actually do double duty, battling more than one of the four processes that can effectively shorten your life,” he reports, based on his 25 years of study.
Oxidative Damage
Consider what rust does to metal. That’s what free radical oxygen molecules do to cells. Over time, they damage them and cause aging from within. “Oxidative damage plays a major role in virtually every degenerative disease of aging, from Alzheimer’s to cancer to heart disease and diabetes, even immune dysfunction,” says Bowden. His recommended key to destroying free radicals is a diet rich in antioxidants, including lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and healthy fats, nuts, grassfed meats and organic dairy products. Avoid environmental free radicals that show up in toxic chemicals by eating as much organic food as possible and avidly avoiding residues of the poisonous pesticides and herbicides sprayed on crops eaten by people and livestock.
Inflammation
Long-term inflammation is a silent killer because it operates beneath the radar, often unnoticed, damaging blood vessel walls. Like oxidative damage, inflammation is a factor in all the degenerative diseases associated with aging, says Bowden. His suggestion: First, get a Creactive protein (CRP) test to determine the levels of inflammation in our body. A CRP level over 3 milligrams/liter indicates a high risk of a heart attack. Antiinflammatory foods like onions, garlic, leafy greens, tomatoes, beans, nuts and seeds have all been widely scientifically proven to reduce chronic inflammation.
Glycation
This is the result of excessive sugar that glues itself to protein or fat molecules, leaving a sticky mess that creates advanced glycation end (AGE) products
Compute Your Real Age Lifestyle choices can make our bodies older, or younger, than our number of orbits around the sun, according to Michael Roizen, a doctor of internal medicine and author of This is Your Do-Over: The 7 Secrets of Losing Weight, Living Longer, and Getting a Second Chance at the Life You Want. “Seventy percent of aging is in the simple things you do or don’t do,” he maintains. Here are a few sobering examples: n An unresolved major life stressor, such as a divorce, being sued, the death of a close relative or other traumatic events, can add up to 32 years to chronological age. Managing the stress adds a relatively insignificant two years. n Swap out saturated fats (cheese and meat) for monounsaturated fats (olive oil, nuts and avocados). Subtract 2.5 years from chronological age. n Get up out of the chair every 15 minutes and also take a 10-minute walk every two hours. Subtract 2.1 years from chronological age. n Have close friends. Subtract 2.1 years from chronological age. Take the Real Age test at ShareCare.com/RealAge.
that damage all body systems and are acknowledged culprits in the dreaded diseases associated with aging. Bowden’s basic answer is to minimize intake of sugar and simple carbs; anything made with white flour or white rice. Also avoid fried dishes and any foods cooked at high temperatures that actually skip the glycation production in the body and deliver harmful AGEs directly from the food. He advises taking 1,000 mg of carnosine (available in health food stores) daily to prevent glycation.
Stress
The long-term effects of physical, mental or emotional stress are tremendously damaging to the human physiology. Sustained exposure to the stress hormone cortisol can shrink parts of the brain, damage blood vessels, increase blood sugar levels, heart rate and blood pressure and contribute to chronic inflammation, according to wellestablished science recorded in the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Bowden warns, “Stress management is not a luxury.” In its many forms, including prayer, meditation and breathing exercises, it should be part of any agelessness program. Deep, restful sleep is as vital a component as ending toxic relationships, having a nurturing circle of friends and doing familiar, gentle exercise such as yoga or tai chi. Overall, Bowden adds, “Rather than thinking of such endeavors as antiaging, I strive to embody the concept of age independence. I admire former Supreme Court Associate Justice John Paul Stevens, who resigned from the court when he reached age 90 because he wanted to play more tennis.” Bowden recommends embracing the concept of “squaring the curve”, meaning that instead of anticipating and experiencing a long downhill slope of poor health leading to death, “I look at a long plateau of health, with a steep drop-off at the end.” Wellness guru Dr. Michael Roizen, chair of the Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute, contends that although our chronological age can’t be changed, “Your ‘real age’ [calculated from data he collected from 60 million people] is the result of a wide variety of factors that are within your control.
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Dietary choices alone can make you 13 years younger or older than your actual age.” Roizen adds uncontrolled portion sizes, tobacco use and physical inactivity to the list of lifeshortening lifestyle options. “If you don’t have some kind of spiritual foundation, literally, God help you,” says Northrup. “God isn’t confined to a book or a church, mosque or synagogue. Divinity is the creative loving, vital flow of life force that we’re all part of and connected to. Our bodies are exquisite expressions meant to embody, not deny our spirits.” Touch, pleasure and sex can be part of it, too. Individuals that have the most fulfilling sex lives live the longest, according to researchers conducting the University of California, Riverside’s Longevity Project. “Pleasure comes in infinite forms,” says Northrup. “It can mean the exquisite taste of a pear or the sound of an angelic symphony, the kiss of sun on skin, the laughter of a child, spending time with friends or creating a pastel landscape. When you experience pleasure, God comes through and
you become aware of your divine nature. You’ll find that joy comes in ways that are unique to you.” Connection with the natural world is an essential element of agelessness, says Northrup. “The human body evolved to walk on the Earth, drinking its water, breathing its air and basking in its sunlight.” The bottom line is, “Agelessness is all about vitality. Taking all the right supplements and pills, or getting the right procedure isn’t the prescription for anti-aging,” says this renowned physician. “It’s ageless living that brings back a sense of vibrancy and youthfulness.” We could live to be well over 100 years old and, as Northrup likes to paraphrase Abraham Hicks, of The Law of Attraction fame, “Wouldn’t you rather have your life end something like this: ‘Happy-healthy, happy-healthy, happy-healthy, dead.’ Isn’t that a lot better than suffering sickness, decrepitude and frailty for years?” Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous books on natural health, her latest being Food Is Medicine: 101 Prescriptions from the Garden. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.
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Age-Defying Exercise
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pecially designed movements performed to music can dramatically improve memory, as well as slow the process of physical aging, according to Denise Medved, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, the founder of Ageless Grace. Medved’s foundational physical and mental exercise classes involve 21 exercises that promote brain plasticity by activating all five functions of the brain: analytic, strategic, kinesthetic learning, memory/recall and creativity and imagination. Find videos of Ageless Grace exercises by searching YouTube, including this one: n While sitting in a chair (all exercises are taught in this position to develop core strength), make a circle with the right lower arm. n Add a triangular motion with the left foot. n Next, add a horizontal movement with the left hand. n Finally, do the entire series in reverse. Classes are available in all 50 states and in 12 countries. To find a teacher nearby, visit AgelessGrace.com.
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SURF TO TURF U.S. Farmed Seafood That’s Safe and Sustainable by Judith Fertig
Wild-caught fish from pure waters is the gold standard of seafood, but sustainable populations from healthy waters are shrinking. That’s one reason why fish farms are appearing in unusual places—barramundi flourish on a Nebraska cattle ranch, shrimp in chilly Massachusetts and inland tilapia in Southern California.
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ith the demand for seafood outpacing what can safely be harvested in the wild, half the seafood we eat comes from aquaculture, says Kathryn Sullivan, Ph.D., administrator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Yet, farmed seafood has a reputation for uneven quality and questionable farming practices. A primary reason is that much of what Americans buy comes from Asia, where aquaculture is less stringently managed. Meanwhile, domestic aquaculture provides only about 5 percent of the seafood consumed here, according to NOAA.
Safe Seafood Solutions
If we want to eat safer, sustainable, farmed seafood, there are two solutions. One is to purchase farmed fish raised in the U.S., says Sullivan. The agency’s FishWatch consumer informa38
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tion service assures: “If it’s harvested in the United States, it’s inherently sustainable as a result of the rigorous U.S. management process that ensures fisheries are continuously monitored, improved and sustainable.” Whole Foods Markets have found that farming seafood (aquaculture) can provide a consistent, high-quality, year-round supply of healthy and delicious protein. Accordingly, “When it’s done right, aquaculture can be environmentally friendly and offer a crucial way to supplement wild-caught fish supplies. On the other hand, poor farming practices such as the overuse of chemicals and antibiotics and those that cause water pollution and other negative impacts on the environment are bad news.” A second solution is to consult with a trusted fishmonger that has high standards for flavor, health, safety, sustainability and environmental concerns.
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Chefs like Rick Moonen, who owns RM Seafood, in Las Vegas, are getting behind U.S. aquaculture farms that do it right, raising healthy, sustainable and delicious fish. Moonen recently became a brand ambassador for True North Salmon, a farm system that integrates the way nature keeps fish healthy and fresh. “They have a salmon farm near a mussel farm near a kelp farm, mimicking the way these three species interact in the wild,” says Moonen. The best seafood farms take what geography and climate offer—ocean inlets, a natural spring and a natural depression in the land or indoor controlled freshwater tanks—and use clean feed. With no antibiotics, non-GMO food (free of genetic modification) in the right ratio, good water quality and creative ways to use the effluent, they employ green farming practices to raise fish and shellfish that, in turn, are healthy to eat. The Atlantic coasts of Maine and Canada are where families have been making their living from the sea for centuries, says Alan Craig, of Canada’s True North Salmon Company. “The fish are fed pellets made from all-natural, nonGMO sources with no dyes, chemicals or growth hormones added. Underwater cameras monitor the health of the fish to prevent overfeeding.” True North Salmon follows a threebay system, similar to crop rotation on land. Each bay is designated for a particular age of fish: young salmon, market-ready fish and a fallow, or empty, bay, breaking the cycle of any naturally occurring diseases and parasites. Robin Hills Farm, near Ann Arbor, Michigan, offers vegetable, meat, egg and fruit community supported agriculture, U-pick fruit and a pair of stocked farm ponds. Farm Manager Mitzi Koors explains that the ponds are a way to leverage natural resources, add another income stream and attract visitors. “We first discovered a low-lying area that would become a beautiful pond with a little work,” Koors relates. “We then expanded to two close ponds that don’t connect, to keep the older fish raised on at least six months of nonGMO organic feed separate from the newer fish. The ponds are spring fed, providing a great environment for trout.”
In northeastern Nebraska, five generations of the Garwood family have traditionally raised cattle and produced corn and tomatoes. To keep the farm thriving and sustainable, they have had to think outside the row crop. Today, they’re growing something new—barramundi, or Australian yellow perch. They built a warehouse that now holds 18, 10,000-gallon fish tanks full of growing fish. A Maryland company provides old-fashioned cow manure and leftover grain sorghum from area ethanol plants to create algae, naturally non-GMO, to use as biofuel and fish food. “People prefer to eat locally raised food, even if it’s fish in Nebraska,” says Scott Garwood. The sophistication of closed containment systems like the Garwoods use means that chefs, too, can raise their own fish, besides growing their own herbs and vegetables. California Chef Adam Navidi, owner of the Oceans & Earth restaurant, in Yorba Linda, also runs nearby Future Foods Farms, encompassing 25 acres of herbs, lettuces, assorted vegetables and tank-raised tilapia. Baby greens, not GMO products, help feed the fish, while nitrates from the ammonia-rich fish waste fertilize the crops. The fish wastewater filters through the crops and returns to the fish tanks in an efficient, conservationdriven system that produces healthy, organic food. “Someday, chefs will be known both by their recipes and the methods used to produce their food,” Navidi predicts. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
10 Seafood Choices to Feel Good About
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ccording to the nationally recognized Monterey Bay Aquarium’s SeafoodWatch.org, these farmed fish and shellfish are current Best Choices. Under each fish or shellfish variety, check the Seafood Recommendations list for specific geographic areas, certified organic options, non-GMO feed, or other designations. Arctic Char: The farmed variety, raised in closed-tank systems, produce little impact on local habitats in the Pacific Northwest. Barramundi (Australian yellow perch): Look for it sourced from recirculating aquaculture systems in farms throughout the U.S. Catfish: Pond-farmed American catfish, found mainly near the Mississippi River, are some of the most sustainable fish available. Crawfish: Domestic production centers mainly in Louisiana, grown in ponds on existing agricultural lands. No feeds are added, but minimal fertilizer is used to support an aquatic food web that crawfish thrive on. As a native species, the potential impacts of escape are minimal. Mussels: Most farmed mussels for sale in the U.S. hail from New England and the Pacific Northwest, or are imported from nations with stringent environmental regulations. The nonprofit Marine Stewardship Council independently certifies some of these mussel fisheries as sustainable.
Oysters: Nearly 95 percent of the oysters Americans eat are farmed in New England, the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Northwest. Oyster farms in the U.S. and throughout the world are well managed and produce a sustainable product. Salmon: Before ordering, Seafood Watch recommends finding out where salmon originated by asking the local grocer or restaurant manager if it’s wild caught or farmed and its source. Shrimp: Most caught or farmed in U.S. and Canada also qualify as a Seafood Watch Good Alternative. However, avoid shrimp caught in Louisiana with otter trawls and in the Gulf of Mexico (except Florida) with skimmer trawls. All shrimp from recirculating aquaculture systems constitute a Best Choice. Tilapia: Tank-farmed tilapia in the U.S. and Canada has become a popular standard. Trout: Farmed rainbow trout from the U.S. gets a nod because it’s raised in environmentally friendly ways in spring-fed ponds.
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a goal and succeed in later life. As a result, more than 40 million kids across America are engaged in organized play. But youth sports are not a panacea; while parental intentions are good, they sometimes don’t realize the potential for negative consequences. Those that have studied the phenomenon believe that youth sports—which on the surface, appear to provide a perfect environment for children to learn life lessons and develop critical social and physical skills—might hamper our children’s healthy physical, social, psychic and creative development. It seems that many young kids playing on teams today are over-coached by controlling, command-oriented adults. As Jenny Levy, head coach of the University of North Carolina’s 2013 NCAA champion women’s lacrosse team at Chapel Hill puts it, “Kids are kind of like overbred dogs, mimicking the drills we run in practice. They aren’t wired to think creatively. They do what they know. What’s safe.” This kind of behavior can start at an early age, when kids should be engaging in free play with minimal adult supervision in unstructured settings. Parenting expert Kim John Payne,
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author of Simplicity Parenting and The Soul of Discipline, says, “Parents are giving in to enormous societal pressure to push kids into high-performance sports settings several times a week. It’s an ‘arms race’ of sorts, with the clear victims being the kids themselves that are robbed of their childhoods.” There’s a much more holistic way kids can experience play, including sports. An American Academy of Pediatrics study attests that free and unstructured play is healthy and essential for helping children reach important social, emotional and cognitive developmental milestones, plus managing stress and becoming resilient. Payne observes, “In free play, children have to actively problem solve and take one another’s feelings into account if the play is to be successful. In sports, the social problem solving is largely extrinsic, facilitated by coaches, referees or parents. During a child’s formative stages, between the ages of 5 and 12, having the freedom to develop, create and innovate is critical.” Creativity isn’t limited to only younger children. How sports are taught in this country at all levels, right up through college, often inhibits athletic creativity and problem solving—as Levy has noticed year after year in the freshmen players she trains—rather than fostering these attributes.
A Better Alternative
It’s crucial to consider the whole child, not just the budding athlete. To revive a child’s imagination and create better conditions for developing creativity, resiliency and flexibility, contemplate the option of taking a child out of organized youth sports for a while to provide the time, space and opportunity to rediscover childhood play and games. Then support them in re-entering organized athletics when they’re a bit older and more physically and emotionally ready. Also, some kids that get heavily involved in highly structured youth sports too early may be prone to behavioral problems and serious physical injuries. The best thing a parent can do for a young child that is active and interested in sports is roll up their sleeves and join
in unscripted backyard or playground family play. Kids thrive in the attention offered from mom or dad, regardless of parental athletic skill levels. Also, organize play dates with other neighborhood kids of varying ages, because they love to learn from each other, including how to work out disagreements. Once kids are socially, emotionally and physically ready, organized sports can be an amazing platform for funfilled learning. Having already experienced healthy free play, a child will be ready for and thrive in a more focused, competitive, organized and structured play environment. Fortified by a creative foundation in earlier years, a youngster is better able to identify and express their own mind, body and spirit. Luis Fernando Llosa is the co-author of Beyond Winning: Smart Parenting in a Toxic Sports Environment and co-founder of WholeChildSports.com. A writer, speaker and former Sports Illustrated reporter, he lives in New York City, where he coaches his five kids. For more information, visit LuisFernandoLlosa.com.
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At New York’s Oncenter War Memorial Arena, the American Hockey League’s Syracuse Crunch pro team skates under LED lights. “They make the arena brighter. It’s easier to see the puck,” says defenseman Joey Mormina. “The fun light show that follows goals adds energy for the crowd and players.” LED lighting provides improved clarity in TV transmissions and sports action photos and doesn’t create soft spots on the ice, like traditional lights. “Utica and Binghamton teams switched to LED after playing in our arena,” comments Jim Sarosy, chief operating officer for the Crunch.
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“The Crunch is the first pro hockey team to skate on recycled rainwater,” Sarosy adds. “It’s collected from the roof, stored in three central reservoirs in the basement and pumped into the Zamboni machine for resurfacing the ice.” The practice also diverts rainwater from overworked sewer systems. The first pro football stadium to earn a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification, the San Francisco 49ers Levi’s Stadium features a 27,000-square-foot rooftop garden to help control water runoff. Home to the Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers and Kings, the Staples Center has swapped out 178 flush urinals for waterless models, reducing annual water usage by 7 million gallons. Like the Eagles, the Florida Marlins pro baseball team, in Miami, now uses 50 percent less water via low-flow plumbing fixtures. Also, the stadium’s upgraded landscape design lessens outdoor irrigation needs by 60 percent. The University of Georgia likes keeping its grass green, but hates wasteful water dispensers. Its football field is now watered via an underground irriga-
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What is your philosophy of life? Be kind. Being kind is different from being nice. I spent my teens and 20s anxious to be nice, and all it gave me was a boatload of acquaintances and an inauthentic self. Nice aims to be popular. Kindness is about doing the right thing: justice, fairness, patience, respect. Kindness is at the heart of why I’m a vegan, and why I’ve been arrested 16 times for civil disobedience supporting peace, equal rights and the environment. Being kind to myself inspires me to exercise and live healthfully.
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when I wrote to President Nixon asking him to stop pollution. As a dedicated citizen, my mom boycotted companies that acted against her ethics. Growing up with such a role model, trying to make the world better came naturally. Walking my talk is a challenge I face daily as I choose what to buy, what to eat and how to be, and I also think it is the most effective way to encourage change in others.
What drives your commitment to a vegan diet? I became a vegetarian when I was 14, after reading Frances Moore Lappé’s Diet for a Small Planet, which taught me how eating meat was destructive to the planet. A couple of years later, I did a book report on Peter Singer’s Animal Liberation and learned the ethical reasons against eating animals. I stopped using cosmetics tested on animals when I was a teen and stopped wearing leather, wool and silk in my 20s. I finally gave up eating dairy in my late 40s, and I wish I’d done it earlier. Although I did it to benefit animals, being vegan has enriched my life and changed the way I look at the world. The only way there will be enough food and water for Earth’s expected 10 billion people in 35 years is if humankind stops raising animals for
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Which other aspects of your diet and lifestyle do you credit for looking and feeling vital? My husband Ian and I go to bed early and generally get up with the sun. I’ve never consumed coffee, soda or alcohol, only water and protein shakes. I believe being a vegetarian, and now a vegan, has given me tons of energy. I also prioritize making time for my workout routine, and that helps me feel good every day. I didn’t always have this serenity with my lifestyle and health. For a dozen years, until my late 20s, I struggled with bulimia. Becoming vegan improved my relationship with food, aligning my diet with my values, and I have never been more at peace with myself.
Why do you enjoy working out? For me, being active is fun—not only because I feel good moving my body, but because I am also outside with friends, reading on a stationary bike or listening to favorite podcasts while stretching. Six days a week, I do an hour of cardio; either swimming or the stationary bike. Every other day I practice yoga for at least 45 minutes to ensure that my back stays pain-free. Once a week, I go hiking for two hours with friends, chatting the whole time, which all makes it worth getting up at 4:30 a.m. I walk whenever I’m on a conference call, either outside or at my tread desk, a simple treadmill under a standing desk; I’m walking on it when I’m reading or answering emails, too. It’s the best present I ever gave myself. Like everyone, sometimes I don’t particularly feel like working out, but all these factors make it easier to start, and once I start, I’m always glad to be exercising. Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@aol.com.
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meaningful connections across cultures. It’s easy to become a member by creating a profile as a host and/or a traveler, which includes verified identification. Guests don’t need to reciprocate by hosting or leaving gifts, although lasting friendships are a common result. Hosts and guests are encouraged to leave honest reviews for each other, which helps ensure ongoing safety and good behavior all around. Meanwhile, non-members also are welcome to explore couchsurfing events in their city. Fun opportunities to make new connections include weekly language exchanges, skill swaps, outdoor activities and potlucks. “For me, it’s undeniably about the community, the kind of person it tends to attract,” says Joseph Abrahamson, a couchsurfer in his mid-20s. “A room full of couchsurfers is full of stories and listening and sharing and trust. It changes a person in a positive way… people that travel like this for long enough can no longer survive with closed minds.” Lisa Rosinky is a freelance writer in Boston.
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to brilliant orange. Each is a storehouse of nutrient power, providing vitamin A, beta-carotene, vitamins C, D, E and K, and riboflavin, niacin, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, iron, magnesium, manganese, sulphur, copper and iodine. The July 2015 adage that carrots are good for the eyes is true. They even contain lycopene and lutein, phytonutrients that protect from UVB radiation and free radical damage. Cold-water fish such as salmon, tuna, cod, haddock and sardines are rich in omega-3s, especially EPA and DHA, which are widely known to be important to cellular health. DHA makes up 30 percent of the fatty acids that comprise the retina. The particularly high levels of omega-3s in sardines add further protection to retinal health, according to researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Eggs are rich in cysteine and sulphur, two components of glutathione. Cataract Health News reports that sulphurcontaining compounds have been found to protect eyes from cataract formation. Egg yolks contain lutein, and a University of Massachusetts study has found that eating an egg a day raised levels of lutein and zeaxanthin in the blood; at the same time, blood serum lipids and lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations remained stable. Garlic. Researchers at the University of Oregon suggest that sulphur-rich garlic is important for the production of glutathione, a protein that acts as an antioxidant for the eye’s lens, and can be instrumental in the prevention of some visual problems. Kale is an excellent source of lutein and zeaxanthin. The American Optometric Association says these special antioxidants act like “internal sunglasses.” Add betacarotene to the mix and kale serves as a preferred foil to oxidative stress. Pumpkin’s orange color is a sure sign that it’s packed with carotenoids like beta-carotene, which help neutralize free radicals. Its lutein and zeaxanthin generally promote eye health and further protect against retinal degeneration. Even pumpkin seeds carry several benefits, including omega-3s, zinc and phytosterols to enhance a dog’s immune response. Sweet potatoes are loaded with both beta-carotene and anthocyanins, the latter high in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Tomatoes are famous for their lycopene, a carotenoid and phytonutrient found in red produce. This powerful antioxidant helps protect against sun damage and retinal degeneration and has been well documented as effective in cancer prevention. Processed tomato Make vision products contain and diet part of higher levels of than the annual exams lycopene raw fruit.
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recent Harris Interactive poll indicates that only one in three Americans are happy. Success, education and increases in annual household income create only marginally more happiness. So what will it take to go the distance? Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Choosing Happiness endeavors to discover just that. Its collection of intimate stories from more than two dozen women reveals telling insights— most profoundly, that happiness is a choice that anyone can make, regardless of their history or circumstances. Four tips from contributors to the book show how we all can rise up out of our troubles to the other side, shining.
Let Go of ‘Supposed To’
Family, friends and society exert pressure on us to achieve certain goals or impose their definition of success. When our soul doesn’t fit the mold, exciting things can happen. Happiness strategist Kristi Ling seemed to have it all: a high-powered job in Hollywood, significant income and the envy of all her friends—but her
success felt empty. She writes from her home in Los Angeles, “Each morning I’d get up thinking about who I needed to please, and then prepare myself to exist for another day. I looked and felt exhausted just about all the time. The worst part was that I thought I was doing everything right!” After a middle-of-the-night epiphany, Ling left her job and set out to discover what her heart wanted. She began following a completely different life path as a coach and healer, in which success means manifesting joy.
Be Grateful Now
While we’re striving to change our life or wishing things could have been different, we often forget to pay attention to what we have right now. Boni Lonnsburry, a conscious creation expert and founder/CEO of Inner Art, Inc., in Boulder, Colorado, writes about the morning she decided to choose happiness, despite the enormous challenges she was facing, including divorce, foreclosure, bankruptcy and possible homelessness. “I thought to myself, ‘Yes, my life could be better, but it also could be a hell of a lot worse. I’m healthy and smart—why, I even have some wisdom. Why am I focusing on how terrible everything is?’” Using the power of her choice to be happy right now, Lonnsburry not only found joy amidst the adversity, but created love and success beyond her wildest dreams.
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If we can’t own our pain, how can we create our joy? Choosing happiness means taking full responsibility for our state of mind, with no excuses. Lisa Marie Rosati, of Kings Park, New York, who today helps other women catalyze their own transformation, writes: “I didn’t want to accept what was going on inside [me], so I looked outside for a way to make things better. I depended on intimate relationships to complete me, and on friends and acquaintances for entertainment. My self-esteem floated on incoming compliments and I absolutely never wanted to spend a minute alone with my own thoughts, lest they erode whatever happiness I possessed at the moment. I was exhausted, frustrated and quite frankly, pissed off.” It took a flash of insight to set Rosati free of her patterns of blame—and then realizing she could create her own fulfillment was all it took to catapult her into a place of empowerment. Look out, world! As Los Angeles happiness expert and Positive Psychology Coach Lisa Cypers Kamen says, “Happiness is an inside job.” Joy, love and inspired living are ours for the taking—all we must do is choose. Linda Joy is the heart of Inspired Living Publishing and Aspire magazine. Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Choosing Happiness is her third in a series of bestselling anthologies. Next up is Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Cultivating Joy. Learn more at InspiredLivingPublishing.com.
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Memories of Heaven: Children’s Astounding Recollections Of The Time Before They Came To Earth By #1 New York Times best-selling author, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, and Dee Garnes
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oet William Wordsworth expressed the idea that we gradually lose our intimate knowledge of heaven as we grow up, observing that “our birth is but a sleep and a forgetting” of our previous existence in Spirit. Dr. Wayne W. Dyer and co-author Dee Garnes had often talked about how the ones who know the most about God are those who have just recently been wrapped in the arms of the Divine: our infants and toddlers. In fact, Dee had an interaction with her own young son that convinced her of his acquaintance with our Source of being. Curious about this phenomenon, Wayne and Dee decided to issue an invitation to parents all over the globe to share their experiences. The overwhelming response they received prompted them to put together this book, which includes the most interesting and illuminating of these stories in which boys and girls speak about their remembrances from the time before they were born.
Children share their dialogues with God, talk about longdeceased family members they knew while in the dimension of Spirit, verify past-life recollections, give evidence that they themselves had a hand in picking their own parents and the timing of their sojourn to Earth, and speak eloquently and accurately of a kind of Divine love that exists beyond this physical realm. This fascinating book encourages all of us, not just parents, to take a much more active role in communicating with our planet’s new arrivals . . . and to realize that there is far more to this earthly experience than what we perceive with our five senses. As a mother of two small children, Dr. Dyer’s newest book, Memories of Heaven: Children’s Astounding Recollections of the Time Before They Came to Earth (on-sale 10/13/15) struck a particular chord with me. In this fascinating book out this October, Wayne and his collaborator, Dee Garnes, have collected astonishing real-life stories of children who vividly remember heaven…from the time before they were born. I hope you will find it as joyful as I did! Lindsay McGinty Senior Publicist Hay House, Inc. 760.918.1115 www.HayHouse.com®, www.HayHouseRadio.com®, www.HealYourLife.com. Like their authors? Follow them on Twitter @HayHousePR!
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have been very fortunate to attend His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s teachings where Compassion and Kindness have been an integral part of the lessons. His Holiness has proclaimed “My Religion is Kindness.” Karen Armstrong, upon winning a TED talk prize, has been instrumental in formulating “The Charter for Compassion” (charterforcompassion.org). I have attended one of the Charter’s phone conferences and was present when the city of Louisville (Kentucky) adopted The Charter and declared itself as a Compassionate City. In my professional practice I teach clients to be compassionate, which helps them to be kind to themselves and to those they come in contact with including their pets, family members, friends, coworkers, and people they don›t even know. This enhances respect and equality in interactions with other fellow human beings as well as with all the other sentient beings. Neither hatred nor violence is conducive to healthy relationships or happiness. When someone pushes or invades› one›s boundaries it behooves one to set limits, stand up for oneself and say this far and no further. To stop others from verbal, emotional, physical, or spiritual invasion, one must be compassionate to the invader otherwise what goes around comes around. Mahatma Gandhi stated «An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.» Compassion entails forgiveness. Forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves as then we are able to reclaim the energies tied up in not forgiving and use those energies to move forward in our own growth on the path of spirituality. Forgiveness does not mean that we do not hold the person accountable including ourselves. Holding someone accountable for the consequences of their choices is a highly compassionate act. So in therapy the most compassionate act that I can engage with my clients is to show them the mirror, helping them focus on things they can change and hold themselves accountable for their part in whatever is not working. Let go of the focus on wanting to change others. After all, the only person we can change is ourselves. Like parents who need to be «conscious parents» and guide their children to the path of responsibility, kindness and being compassionate human beings. As His Holiness states «..... the basic source of all happiness is love and compassion, a sense of kindness and warm heartedness». I agree with Dr. Shefali Tabares when she states «... to parent consciously requires us to undergo personal transformation» (The Conscious Parent: transforming ourselves, and empowering our children). Therefore, in individual, couple, family therapy I strive in helping my clients to undergo their own transformation by being compassionate to themselves as they extend their compassion to others.
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Free healing session with Cristovao Brilho – 7:00pm - Instituto Cristovao Brilho - 2811 Coral Way - 33145 - call 786-295-8665 must arrive by 7:00pm
Barnacle, Books, Birds, and Boats12:00pm - 3:00p. Help celebrate Florida Literacy Month at The Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Highway in Coconut Grove. Children will earn a book for completing a series of readingrelated activities on the lawn of The Barnacle. Or, pack a picnic and a good book and spend the day just reading in this quiet oasis. Admission is free with a library card or the donation of a gently used book. 305-442-6866.
SEPTEMBER 1 & 8 Book Club: Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change 1-2 pm. The secret to living beautifully on “shaky ground” is that the ground is ALWAYS shaky, says everyone’s Buddhist nun, Pema Chodron. The discussion will focus on the application of this principle as a path to inner peace and awakening. Open to the general public. Call 305-668-5900. Cancer Support Community, 8609 South Dixie Highway, Miami.
SEPTEMBER 1 & 15 Tibetan Institute and Library members are studying His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s «Training the Mind». 6:30 - 7:45 p.m., South Miami Library, 6000 Sunset Drive, South Miami, FL 33143, contact 305667-6121 or 305-271-2772. Free and open to Public. Free parking at South Miami City Hall parking lot.
SEPTEMBER 1 – 30 Creating the Dream: George E. Merrick and his Vision for Coral Gables – Ongoing in the Betty and L.D. Pankey Gallery and Coral Gables Galleries – An introductory exhibition about Coral Gables founder and developer, George Merrick, his family and other visionaries who inspired him and helped him turn his dream of a place where ‘your castles in Spain are made real’ into reality. This exhibit addresses local history, including pioneer life, the Florida Land Boom, architecture, urban planning and development. Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, Fl 33134, (305) 603-8067
SEPTEMBER 4-8 The Home Design and Remodeling Show - bringing the most successful Home Shows to South Florida for over 40 years. The shows brings together vendors offering superior products and services for homeowners looking to renovate, decorate, or simply enhance the appearance of their homes. $7 adults, $1 children (11 & under), Miami Beach Convention Center Miami, 1901 Convention Center Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139, call for more information. 305-667-9299
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Free healing session with Cristovao Brilho – 5:00pm – Instituto Cristovao Brilho – 2811 Coral Way – 33145 - call 786-295-8665 must arrive by 5:00pm
SEPTEMBER 5 & 26 Free group classes for those with Parkinson’s disease or other neuro-motor degenerative diseases. 4 to 5:30 pm - Participants may bring one caregiver to accompany them in class. Contact us to reserve your spot. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 1-305-441-9441,
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SEPTEMBER 7 & 14 Discover the MELT Method: 6 - 7:15 pm - Experience the revolutionary self-care method for easing chronic aches and pains and revitalizing your body’s energy and functioning. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave, Coconut Grove. $80 for 3 classes or $25/class, Mondays 1-305-441-9441
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Goal Setting For Your Holistic Business - 6:30 8:30 pm. Greater Miami Holistic Chamber of Commerce hosts a panel of experts on business goal setting. $5.00 for members, $10 for non-members in advance. For more information, contact Alexandra Figueredo at 786-390-1722
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 PATH September Meeting In Our New Location and New Day! - 7:30 pm. Keynote Dr. Andrew Levensen - Medical Reason For Raising a Holistic Child. Caring/sharing Dr. Etti - The Health Benefits of Juicing For Cancer Prevention. Beth David. 2625 SW 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33129. PATH Info Line 305-275-3958.” Frankly Speaking About Multiple Myeloma 6-8 pm. Miami Cancer Institute’s Dr. Steven Fein, will discuss the latest advances in the treatment of multiple myeloma, and the management of side effects of treatment. Open to the general public. Call 305-668-5900. Cancer Support Community, 8609 South Dixie Highway, Miami.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 Ayurvedic Program: 1st year authentic Ayurvedic course. 3rd weekend of each month, 9:00am - 6:00pm. Certificate issue Ayurvedic Health & Wellness Counselor. Register now, limited seats. Sai Ayurvedic College, 9000 SW 137th Ave, Suite 220, Miami. For more information and/ or to schedule an appointment contact Cookie at 305-380-0652.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Infertility: A Natural Boost with Traditional Chinese Medicine. 3:30-4:30 PM. Infertility is a common condition that has a wide range of causes and treatments. This presentation offered by Ruth Lacayo L. AP, reviews approaches to the diagnosis
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and evaluation of infertility and discusses natural treatments that can boost the odds for having a baby. Free. Zenzations, 7520 SW 57th Ave. Suite K. South Miami 33143 RSVP 305-740-7800. Bach Flowers Demo 4:30-5:30 pm. Enrique Rodriguez, MBE (Masters in Bioenergetics Medicine) discusses and demonstrates how to use natural flowers essence therapy to restore emotional harmony and balance. In Spanish. Free. Zenzations, 7520 SW 57th Ave. Ste K. S. Miami RSVP 305-740-7800
weekend than combining sun, fun, beer and a great cause? All proceeds will benefit the charitable efforts of the Key West Sunrise Rotary of the Conch Republic. Beer tastings, food and reggae rhythms round out the Labor Day Weekend activities at The Southernmost Hotel Collection in Key West. For ticket info please call 1-800-354-4455. Prices vary.
SEPTEMBER 4 - 6
Awakening The Illuminated Heart 4 day Merkaba Meditation Workshop.By Drunvalo Melchizedek, facilitator Tatiana Haggerty at Four Ambassador Miami 33131. $333, Call 305-878-8663.
Heroes Salute Tribute Weekend - Each fall, Hawks Cay Resort hosts an annual Heroes Welcome program, this year from Aug. 20 - Nov. 18, to honor military, fire and rescue, law enforcement and medical personnel; a special event is planned to include an All-American barbecue, heroes tribute and musical guests. For rates and details, visit website. Contact: 1-888-313-5749.
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Greater Miami Holistic Chamber of Commerce hosts an evening of networking and connecting with other holistic businesses. 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Free to attend. For more information, contact Alexandra Figueredo at 786-390-1722
Annual Key West Poker Run – Benefitting the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation. After taking the scenic trek from Miami to Key West, stopping along the way to draw what will hopefully be a winning poker hand, revelers will enjoy a fun-filled weekend in an 8-block area of Duval Street closed off for biker-style merrymaking, including food, drinks, a myriad of contests and the ever-popular custom bike show. We request a $10 donation per hand, and there is no limit to the number of hands you can play. For more info, call 305-235-4023.
SEPTEMBER 24 - 27
floridakeys SEPTEMBER 2 - 7 Key West Brewfest - What better way to spend a
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Join the Ocean Conservancy’s Annual International Coastal Cleanup - Be an active part of an international volunteer effort to cleanup our world’s shores and coastal waters, even many of the most commonly found pieces of trash items we use every day from food wrappers to beverage containers to plastic bags.
SEPTEMBER 24 – 27 REEF Fest 2015 - Celebrate marine conservation success and education initiatives with diving, seminars and parties. All REEF Fest events are open to the public. Seminar topics include: Introduction and Advanced Florida Keys Fish ID, The Best of Blennies, Fish Behavior, Keys Habitats and Ecosystems, Amazing Sharks, Restoring Coral Reefs, and program updates from REEF Staff. Contact: 305-852-0030
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Museum Day Live! at the History of Diving Museum - The History of Diving Museum will open its doors free of charge as part of Smithsonian magazine’s 11th annual Museum Day Live! The History of Diving Museum offers over 4,000 years of diving history with 3,000 square feet of fun, interactive exhibits with a unique opportunity to learn about the fascinating story of man’s quest to explore under the sea. Pet friendly; open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 82990 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036 · (305) 664-9737. Adults: $12, Children 5-11: $6, Children under 5: Free. Active Duty Military Free.
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sunday Shiva’s Circle of Fire: Yoga and Meditation in Motion. 3:00pm - 5:00pm. 1760 NE 144th St, North Miami, FL 33181. Call to schedule. 305.710.0516. Donation only. Women Only – Free Chi gong for cancer survivors and voice lessons for healing and empowerment. 2:30 - 4:30, N & S Miami locations. Call 305948-6878 Dharma Meetings – 2pm. Tibetan Buddhist Dharma Center 3239 West Trade Ave. Unit 10, Coconut Grove. FREE. 305-775-7541. Family Fundays at Fairchild- 9:30am-5pm. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 1st Sunday of the month 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. 305-667-1651. Jazzercise® - $5. 10am. South Miami Community Center 5800 SW 66 St. Call Cathie 305-666-5457. Miami Center for Spiritual Living- 10:30amFree. Non-denominational spiritual message. 2490 Coral Way, Miami, 786-206-6355.
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)Bilingual Support group. 305-666-1778. Self-Defense for Women classes- Free. Also Wed. 7:15 – 8:30 pm at Bayfront park in downtown Miami. 305-358-7550
tuesday Kripalu Yoga with Kevin O’Brien. - 10:30-12:00 PM- 7520 SW 57th Ave. Suite K, South Miami 33143. For more info call 305-788-0777 Are you a VET living with PTSD? If so, call Banyan Holistic Healthcare Center for help, Miami Lakes or Pinecrest location. Call now to schedule, (305) 663-5696. Yoga at Earth ‘N Us Farm - : 6:15 p.m. $10. 7630 NE 1 Ave. Miami. Contact Leslie: 786-282-3000. Laughter Yoga Sessions - $5.00 each - 9:30-10:15 AM, North Shore Youth Center 501 72nd Street, Miami Beach 33141, 305-861-3616. Yoga for Beginners – 7-9pm. $15. Acupuncture & Massage College, 10506 N. Kendall Dr. 305-595-9500.
Sunday Services at SOUL Church – 11am at the SOUL Service at the Elks Lodge, 6304 SW 78th St in South Miami. Free pot-luck lunch. 305-221-6516.
Iyengar Yoga class with Liora Haymann. 7:15-8:30 a.m. - $18 drop-ins/$75 for a 5-class series. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 1-305-441-9441
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Yoga and Qigong for Seniors - 11am -12:30pm. Acupuncture & Massage College, 10506 N. Kendall Dr. 305-595-9500. $15.
Course in Miracles - 8pm. Free. 7855 SW Coral Way. Contact Mercedes 786-200-8410 or Nimia 305-261-3190.
Relaxation sessions - 7:30-9:00 pm - 9290 Hammocks Blvd, Suite 401, So Yoga, $17, (305) 383-1114
Connected Warriors Free Yoga for Veterans, Service Members and Families. 5:30-6:15 pm - Sampoorna Yoga Miami, 10107 Sunset Drive, Miami, FL 33173
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Expressions Performing Arts offering Ballet 4Pointe - for Teens, $15 per class and class time 6-7:15pm, at the Miami Beach JCC 4221 Pine Tree Drive-786-512-8783 Massage Relief for Combat Veterans - 50% off therapeutic massages for our combat service personnel. Call 305-351-0819. Shala Spa 1119 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. Military Mondays at Hirooka’s - 50% off Kitesurfing or Paddleboarding for all Military and Public Service Personnel - Hirooka Surf & Sport, 2377 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL. 954-444-3942 Bereavement & Grief Support- 7pm, during school year. Children’s Bereavement Center, 7600 S. Red Rd, Suite 307. To register: 305-668-4902.
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Mind Body Weight, you are not a willpower weakling, 7-8pm - Group session nutrition coach/counselor Susan Gerrish. Limited space, 8 week commitment. Call to schedule, 305 333 4703, Coral Gables. Free Meditation - 1:15pm. Acupuncture and Massage College. 10506 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33176. You must check in at the front desk. For more information please call 305-595-9500 Guided Meditation - All levels welcome- 7 pm- Donations-3390 Mary Street Suite 116, Coconut GrovePlease RSVP 305-607-8627
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Kripalu Yoga & Meditation for Beginners. 7:008:30pm - $20 or discount pkg. First class Free. Kevin O’Brien Wellness, 7520 Red Road, Suite K, South Miami, 33143 Tel 305-788-0777
Healing With Dance - South Miami Hospital for physical limitations from illness/surgery. No dance experience necessary. 9:30-10:30am. $5. 786-662-8106.
Aromatherapy Workshop – 6PM – Free. For reservations, 305 598-2822. American Apothecary of Kendall 12232 SW 132 Court, Miami FL 33186.
Jazzercise® - $5. M&W 6:30pm. South Miami Community Center 5800 SW 66 St. Ongoing classes available all week. Call Cathie 305-666-5457.
Free Children’s Art Camp - Ages 6 and up, in the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. 10 am-1 pm. Call 305673-7256 to register.
Meditation for overall well-being- 7:30- 9pm. 8150 SW 92 St, Miami. 786-556-7318. Donation.
Weekly Yoga Classes $10 per Class! - 5:306:45pm Five Sisters…a spiritual journey. 8805 SW 132 ST, 786-250-4170
Yoga and Meditation Class-7-8:30pm. Free. West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way. RSVP Lawrence 305-926-3578.
Postpartum Yoga at Key Biscayne, 10:15 - $20, 305-299-7826
Connected Warriors - Free Yoga Classes for Veterans and Families of Veterans - 3pm at Brickell Hot Yoga 301 SW 17th Road, 33129 305-856-1387. Free orientations for PTSD and pain relief with discount services for military or vets. The Banyan Holistic Please call 305-663-5696 to schedule Free Veterans Sailing – with Team Paradise, the Paralympic Sport Club of Miami. 12 – 12pm Team Paradise Sailing, Inc. 2620 S. Bayshore Drive, Miami 33133. 305-776-8778. Drub-Dhe Meditation- 7:25-9:30pm. Freedonations are welcome. Regency House 353 West 47th St., Flat 7A, Miami Beach. Contact: Robert Phuntsog Ngo-drub 305-213-2577. Hatha Yoga – 6-7:30pm – Free - King David Foundation, 17971 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL Suite #117. Bennett - 305-949-0950. Free Acupuncture for Combat Veterans – 1-2pm, Acupuncture Center for Wellness, Inc., 16663 NE 19 Avenue, Suite 111, North Miami Beach, Fl. 33162, (305) 940-7763.
Healing Meditation – 6pm – American Apothecary, $5, 12232 SW 132 CT. Miami, FL 33186, 305-598-2822
thursday A Course In Miracles (In Spanish) at 8 pm. Free Study Group at 7855 S.W. 24 St. (Coral Way). Contact Nimia 305 -261-3190 or Mercedes 786200-8410 Connected Warriors Free Yoga for Veterans, Service Members and Families. Chair Yoga – 10-11am - Sampoorna Yoga Miami, 10107 Sunset Drive, Miami, FL 33173 Mind Body Weight, you are not a willpower weakling, 7-8pm - Group session nutrition coach/ counselor Susan Gerrish. Limited space, 8 week commitment. Call to schedule, 305 333 4703, Coral Gables
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friday Monthly Free Reiki Healing Circle - 2nd Friday of the month at Five Sisters…a spiritual journey, 8805 SW 132 ST, 786-250-4170 Chair massage – 5-9pm - Enjoy 5 minute complementary chair massage every Friday Pecan’s Day Spa, 305-284-8636, 7800 SW 57th Ave Suite 120, Miami, FL 33143. Free Acupuncture for Combat Veterans – 1-2pm, Acupuncture for Wellness Center, Inc., 7550 SW 57th Avenue, Suite 116, South Miami, FL 33143, 305-669-6699.
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Introduction to Bach Flowers - 3rd Thursdays 10 am-11:30 am - Free - 3390 Mary Street Suite 116, Coconut Grove- Please RSVP 305-607-8627
Dharma Meetings – 8pm. Tibetan Buddhist Dharma Center 3239 West Trade Ave., Unit 10, Coconut Grove. FREE. 305-775-7541. Family Night- 3rd Friday of the month. 3-9pm. Free admission & parking. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 Macarthur Cswy. 305-373-5437. Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA) - Free jazz concerts on the last Fri. Joan Lehman Building, 770 NE 125 St. 305-893-6211. Coral Gables Art Walk – An art walk centered around downtown Coral Gables, with all the galleries between Miracle Mile and Ponce de Leon Rd. Free trolly transportation.
Family Swim YMCA. 2-4pm. $3 Adults, $2 Kids. FKCC swimming pool. 1-305-295-9622. Movies at The Spiritual Garden - Spiritual up lifting movies. 1st and 3rd Sun. 7pm. Good will offering is $5. Unitarian Universalist fellowship 801 Georgia St. 1-305-394-2005. Nightly Sunset Celebration - Free. Enjoy a spectacular sunset entertained by the various carnival performers and vendors. Mallory Square, Key West. 1-305-292-7700.
saturday Yoga Therapy for 50+ - 10am-11:15am - 1760 N.E. 144th St, North Miami, FL 33181. Call to schedule. 305.710.0516. $10.00 Donation. Intermediate Iyengar Series 8:30am to 10:30am. Experienced practitioners only, with Katrin Loveland. $29 per class. Prana Yoga, 247 Malaga Ave, Miami, 305 567 9812. Yoga with Drishti- 9:00 am - at Biscayne Park Recreation Center, 11400 NE 9th Court. 305-335-7618. Lincoln Road Art Walk- 1st Sat. of the month. 7-10pm. 40+ local artists, museums and galleries in South Beach. ArtCenter/South Florida 800, 810 & 924 Lincoln Road. 305-674-8278. Open House/Exhibitions – 2nd Sat. Meet ArtSouth studio artists & staff. Free. Refreshments. 240 North Krome Ave. 305-247-9406. Miami Art Museum - 1pm. Free. 2nd Sat. 101 West Flagler St. 305-375-3000. Yoga-Style* Exercise, Prenatal - South Miami Hospital. 10:45 am-12:15 p.m. and 5:30-7pm. $10. 786-662-8106.
floridakeys sunday Big Pine Key Flea Market- 8am. South of the only traffic light in town on U.S. 1.
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Buddhist Study Group - 7:30-8:30pm at Key Largo Yoga. Everyone welcome. Free, but donations to Keys To Peace welcome. Key Largo Yoga, Suite #9, 99198 Overseas Hwy. Cardio-Sculpting Class 8:30-9:20am. Pirate Wellness Center, MM21.4 Cudjoe Key. 1-305-744-3348 Aerobic Dance - 1-1:55pm. CoffeMill Dance. 916 Pohalski St. 1-305-296-9982. Yoga/Meditation – 8am. $7 Key Largo Community Park, MM 100 ocean side. 1-305-853-1003.
wednesday Ancient Indian Meditation - 6:30-8:30pm. 1-305292-6958. Belly Dancing Class - $10. 7:30pm. All levels welcome. Tai Chi for Inner Harmony - 9:30-11am on Sugarloaf Key. Call Lydia at 1-305-745-2811. Toddler Playtime Stories- Ages 10 months to 2 years and their caregivers. Free. 10:30am12:30pm. Key West Library, 700 Fleming Street, Key West. 1-305-292-3595.
thursday The Long Walk Home Interactive Workshops for Veterans & Family– 6 – 7:30pm – Free – Transition to Civilian Life. Open to public. 97.671 Overseas Hwy. Oceanside. 305-504-3795 Water Wellness Program - 8am. $5. Yoga, Pilates and Meditation. MM 92 Oceanside. 1-305-3931162.
tuesday Free Guided Relaxation Class - 7 -8 PM at Islamorada Fitness MM 85.9 bayside. Bring a towel or exercise mat and a pillow. (Sponsored by Keys To Peace. 305-619-0534. Mothers and Babies Group - for new moms, their babies and expecting mothers. Free. 1-3 p.m. Healthy Start, Gato Bldg, 1100 Simonton St., Key West. 1-305293-7516 or 1-305-293-7511. Stories for Children - 10:30am. Key Largo Library, 101485 US1. 1-305-451-2396. Also Thur, 10:30am, Stories for children ages 2 ½ -6.
friday Salsa Dance Lessons- 7:30-9pm. Paradise Health & Fitness. 1796 N.Roosevelt Blvd. 1-305-2966348.
saturday Family Hour- For children of all ages. Free. 1pm. Key West Library, 700 Fleming St, Key West. 1-305-292-3595.
Meditation- Free. 7pm. Unity Church, 9591 Overseas Highway, Marathon.
Story Hour - ages 5 years & up. 10:30-11:30am. Games & stories. Marathon Library, 3251 Overseas Hwy. 1-305-743-5156.
Tai Chi – 7pm. $15. Coffee Mill Dance and Yoga Studio, 916 Pohalski St, Key West, 1-305-296-9982; 1-305-735-3519.
Key West WPA Walking Tour – Old Town Key West. 10am. $20. 1-305-296-3573.
Water Wellness Program- 8am. $5. Yoga, Pilates and Meditation. MM 92 Oceanside. 1-305-393-1162.
Yoga/Meditation – 8:30am. $7 Key Largo Community Park, MM100 Oceanside. 1-305-853-1003.
SHAMAN
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Located in North Miami -1 hour session $97 Phone: (305) 735-1043 Email: SKHM27@gmail.com HealerShaman.com
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ACUPUNCTURE
Acupuncture Physician 717 Ponce De Leon Blvd. Ste #325 305-445-4494
HUI SHAO, AP. MD(CHINA)
3310 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Ste 250 www.AcupunctureInMiami.com 305-461-4046
Want to Feel Your best? The Benefits Of Acupuncture is the solution. Soothing, Peaceful atmosphere to help you reach your best. Some Health Plans accepted.
Traditional Chinese acupuncture by doctor graduated from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. We provide supportive therapies: Natural Herbs, Massage therapy, Reflexology. Auto accident, workers’ comp and some health insurance accepted.
Caroline Faxas, AP, Dipl Ac 110 N Federal Hwy #204 Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 305-912-3262 www.305acupuncture.com
We offer acupuncture, cupping, herbal therapy, auriculotherapy, homeopathy and other holistic healing modalities to help you regain and maintain wellness. Needle-free services are available
FENG SHUI CLEANING SERVICES
786-477-1641 www.fengshuicleaning.com
Using Eco-friendly products & HEPA filtration vacuums, our professionally trained staff will thoroughly rid your home of dust, dirt and contaminants until it’s sparkling clean! Call for Free Estimate.
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Foreclosure protection/defense, loan modifications, short sales, real estate contracts, buyer/ seller representation, title closing agent, wills, probate, real estate litigation, consumer law, traffic matters, disputes, debt settlement. See ad, page 43.
REGINA F. ZELONKER, P.A.
Mediation and Collaborative Divorce Coral Gables & Palmetto Bay 305.235.0537 zelonkerlaw.com
When Family Matters...The divorce process does not have to destroy your children, finances, relationships, self-esteem, and future. Other areas: Prenuptial Agreements and Cooperative Divorce. Florida Supreme Court Family and Civil Mediator.
COLON HYDROTHERAPY INESSA SOKIRIANSKAYA
305- 405-2505 - Ph. 305- 979-4408 - cell www.ColonicKeystoHealth.com
A clogged colon is a deadly colon. Unclog now with Angel of Water – before it’s too late with Certified Colon Hydrotherapist Inessa. See ad, page 33.
12232 SW 132 CT 305-598-2822 www.americanapothecaryofkendall.com
Become a Certified Aromatherapist to start to your own business or Counsel. Learn to use Healing Reiki Energy. Also we sell 100% pure Essential Oils.
HOLISTIC CENTER CLINIQUE VALENS
5825 Sunset Drive, Suite 202 786-717-5174 www.cliniquevalens.com
Clinique Valens is a personalized center for optimal health and vitality. Specializing in eradicating chronic pain and somatic (body) dysfunction through natural remedies and solutions. Call for a free consultation. Live Better, Smarter and Longer.
ZENZATIONS HOLISTIC CENTER
7520 SW 57th Ave. Suite K www.zenzations.com 305-740-7800
Heal, relax & rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit through diverse alternative therapies. Holistic Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Healing Massages, Reiki, Bach Flower Therapy, Facials, Foot Detox and more. Call today to find out about our specials. See ad, page 17.
HOLISTIC PHYSICAL THERAPY MINSU HEALING OASIS
260 Palermo Ave Ste 1 305-455-6190 www.minsuhealingoasis.com
Minsu’s Healing Oasis, a holistic physical therapy practice, dedicated to eliminating your back and neck pain. We combine Energy Medicine with traditional physical therapy and CranioSacral therapy to help you live pain free!
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HOLISTIC PSYCHOLOGY COUNSELING DANIEL R. MESCH, L.M.H.C.
975 41st St., Ste 303, Miami Beach 10300 Sunset Drive, Suite 460, Miami 305-672-0588
Dr. Mesch provides psychotherapy services including hypnosis and regression therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups. Call to participate in our regression group. We provide services in Spanish, English and Hebrew. See ad, page 17.
PATRICIA MUNHALL,EDD, PSYA, CST, CLC http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/104719
www.miamitherapy.com 305-978-9475-Miami Shores
Voted “Best of” Psychotherapists by Family, Health and Counseling Magazine and “Best” Psychotherapist by the Coral Gables Gazette. Dr. Munhall counsels individuals, couples and families using a psychodynamic approach to help you obtain your goals and resolve conflicts, anxiety, depression and other problems.
HOMEOPATHY POSITIVE NUTRITION OF SO. FL.
Wendy Cottiers 954-306-3887 www.positivenutritioninc.net
Offering Individual, Family & Group Nutritional Counseling. Raw Food Chef offering monthly events. Offices located in Ft.Lauderdale & Pembroke Pines.
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TRAVEL
Four Ambassadors Brickell 305-878-8663 www.drunvalo.net
LCQ TO TRAVEL
Change your consciousness and make this world change into a better place to be, for all. Creating from the Brain and creating from the Heart. Activate your MERKABA & much more.
PAST-LIFE REGRESSION
Laura Quinones 407-486-8895
Get paid while you travel and see the world! As an active Certified Travel Agent I can teach you how to get paid while going on vacation. Relax, Take Some Time for Yourself and begin your dream by contacting me Today! Fulfill your bucket list of travel destinations. Ask your friends and families that travel to book through you and earn commission! The possibilities are endless. See ad, page 45.
YOGA
LATA SONPAL, PH. D., FCHT., PA
Past Life Regression & Progression 7700 N. Kendall Dr., # 404, Miami 9999 NE 2nd Ave., # 100, Mia Shores 305-271-2772, www.DrSonpal.com
Dr. Sonpal, Licensed Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Fellow in Clinical Hypnotherapy, trained by and worked for Dr. Brian Weiss (Many Lives Many Masters) at the Weiss Institute for seven years. She provides psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, inclusive of Past Life Regression and Progression, to all age groups. See ad, page 53.
THERMOGRAPHY BREAST THERMOGRAPHY INTL. Shanna Schulze 877-315-7226, Ext 447 EarlyDetectionIsKey@gmail.com www.btiscan.com
JUST OM YOGA STUDIO
7520 SW 57th Ave, Suite K, (305) 665-4982 www.justomyogastudio.com
New & unique studio offering various yoga styles, including Therapeutic and Suspension, for all ages and experience levels. The intimate, inviting setting is combined with kind & highly qualified yoga teachers committed to your personal physical improvement and spiritual growth. FREE Parking + Mat + Towel + Tea See ad. page 27.
SAMPOORNA YOGA MIAMI 10107 Sunset Drive (SW 72 St) 305-381-0300 www.symyoga.com
Radiation Free Cancer & Inflammation Screening. Locations in south FL, west FL & SC. Injury documentation, determine origination of pain, evaluate nerve pathology, and monitor progress of current treatments.
Yoga for Every One!™ Stand on your head? Or barely touch your toes? Feel at home in small classes: Yoga, meditation, mantra chanting, philosophy. AM, PM, lunchtime. Affordable rates.
MASSAGE ON THE MAT YOGA N’ MASSAGE 145 Madeira Ave. #101 305-444-0442 www.onthematyoganmassage.com
Experts walking on your back! Deep tissue - Shiatsu and Thai; Acupressure and stretching 1/2 hour Free when you purchase 1st hour; By Appointment. MA#29986
MEDITATION MEDITATION AND REIKI MIAMI
Peggy Gaines, RN BSN 305 609 4433 MeditationandReiki.com
Learn the basics of meditation and reiki, center yourself and quiet your mind, Reap tremendous benefits including greater relaxation, less anxiety and maybe even a better night’s sleep. See ad, page 19.
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