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contents Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue, readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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EXPLORES A YOGIC LIFE

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Inner Calmness Leads to Self-Mastery

by Linda Sechrist

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Columbia’s Urban Oasis and Innovator in Health and Beauty

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18 A LOVELY LOO THAT’S ALL GREEN, TOO

Tips for Eco-Friendly Plants, Shades and Cleaners

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20 CONSCIOUS CAREGIVING

Nurture Yourself While Helping Another

by Deborah Shouse

24 SPARKING CREATIVITY IN 20 ELDERS WITH DEMENTIA Re-Engaging Through Art, Music and Dance

by Deborah Shouse

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26 INDIAN VEGETARIAN COOKING

Potent Spices and Veggies Fend Off Disease

by Bushra Bajwa

28 MINDFULNESS

FOR LITTLE ONES Teaching Kids to Be Calm and Focused

by Traci Childress

30 SAY YES TO YOGA

It Boosts Health, Peace, Community and Spirituality

by Lynda Bassett

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letterfrompublisher Rising from the Ashes …

T contact us Owner/Publisher Annette Carter Briggs Senior Editor Sara Gurgen Design & Production Kristina Parella Billy Briggs Stephen Gray-Blancett Advertising Sales Annette Carter Briggs To contact Natural Awakenings Columbia Edition: PO Box # 2812 Columbia, SC 29202 Phone: 803-233-3693 Cell: 803-309-2101 Fax: 877-412-4905

he great scientist Albert Einstein once said, “Adversity introduces a man to himself.” The month of September, unfortunately for many, brings with it the recognition of one of the darkest days our nation has ever faced: September 11, 2001.

Where were you when IT happened, if you were born and of age to recall? Where were you on that fateful Tuesday when time seemingly stood still as our world as we knew it changed forever and the phrase the “new normal” was ushered in by the conclusion of that day?

Yes, that shocking day simultaneously revealed both the worst and the best of humanity. The most amazing thing about that day, however, was that as fear, desperation and confusion gripped the entire world, right from out of the smoldering ashes, normal, everyday citizens became heroes and heroines in New York City and beyond, as individuals of all races, creeds and walks of life came together as one in the face of what seemed to be insurmountable odds. This event revealed what I know to be true—challenges, even the most difficult, can be overcome by the hero that lies within each of us.

Friends, courage is NOT the absence of fear, but the determination to not let fear paralyze the will to act. The fact is that we will face many challenges in life, of varying degrees, but as that tragic day revealed, greatness can “rise” from the ashes.

It’s the same for each of us. Life’s difficulties can become the “seedbed” for hope and determination to spring into action from within on our own behalf and that of others in our world. There were many heroes revealed that day, and, in fact, there is most certainly one lurking inside of you … awaiting the moment of truth. As C.S. Lewis said, “Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point.” Honor the fallen, along with those that sacrificed themselves that fateful day, by “rising” to live passionately, love deeply and laugh aloud no matter what life brings your way!

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n a recent study of older Americans, 75 of those surveyed said they would prefer that their doctor use natural therapies first, such as improved diet or supplements, before prescribing drugs or surgery.

Although this study was with a select population, it reflects a sizeable group of Americans seeking qualified practitioners to guide them in the appropriate use of diet and lifestyle in the management of their care. A specialized field of primary care medicine, called naturopathic medicine, may offer a viable solution to the demand. Licensed naturopathic physicians, clinically trained at an accredited four-year post-graduate medical school, emphasize health care for a more informed and involved patient population, focusing on prevention and personal responsibility for health. The methods of care involve implementation of well-researched and scientific evidence-based dietary and lifestyle prescriptions that promote greater health and well-being. Seven schools in North America are accredited by the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges.

Naturopathic Medicine Awareness Week was officially declared by Congress last year and is now observed annually during the first week of October. Resolution 221 brings awareness to the value of naturopathic medicine in providing safe and effective medical treatment, as well as an alternative to higher-cost traditional medical care. Through the observance of Naturopathic Medicine Awareness Week, Americans are encouraged to learn about the role of naturopathic physicians in preventing and treating chronic and acute illnesses. South Carolina does not currently offer licensure for naturopathic physicians, but demand for medically trained naturopathic physicians is on the rise in South Carolina and nationally.

Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk S.C.

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n Friday, September 19, at 7 p.m., the second annual Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers S.C. 5K Run & Walk will kick off at the Colonial Life Arena, in Columbia.

The Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk series was created to honor the heroic life and death of Siller, a New York City firefighter who lost his life on September 11, 2001, after strapping on his gear and running through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers. Proceeds will be used to build smart homes for catastrophically injured military service personnel. Also, a portion of these funds will benefit first responders, military service members and their families in South Carolina. Closing out the day’s activities at 7:45 p.m., an awards ceremony and celebration, sponsored by the Tin Roof & Music Farm, will be hosted at 1022 Senate Street. Run, walk and honor our heroes!

Cost: $25 adults, $20 heroes, $15 ages 15 to 17, free for ages less than 14. Starting location: Colonial Life Arena: 801 Lincoln St., Columbia. Ending location: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center: 1101 Lincoln St., Columbia. To register and for more information, visit T2TSC.Eventbrite.com or email SouthCarolina@Tunnel2Towers.org.

It’s time to consider how South Carolinians can have access to this safe and effective option for care.

For more information, visit the South Carolina Association of Naturopathic Physicians at SCANP.org, or American Association of Naturopathic Physicians at Naturopathic.org. To learn more about accredited naturopathic medical colleges, visit AANMC.org. natural awakenings

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communitynews The New Lake Murray Curves Open House

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rom Monday, September 15, through Saturday, September 20, the new Lake Murray Curves will host its muchanticipated open house celebration.

Come and experience one of the most popular fitness centers for women in the world! Throughout the week of open house, Curves will offer new membership discounts and feature other exciting special events.

Committed to providing women with the tools necessary to empower them to live more fulfilling lives, Curves is famous for its 30-minute Circuit, which works every major muscle group with

strength training, cardio and stretching.

The new Jillian Michael workout sessions, also offered at the new Lake Murray Curves, feature cutting-edge total-body workout techniques. The workouts are designed for women at every fitness level and include simple modifications for each movement. Metabolic conditioning exercises will be offered as part of the Curves Circuit, as well. The Curves coaches have been well-trained to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Also available at the new Lake Murray Curves is Curves Complete, which features a fully-integrated and personalized weight-loss and weight-management solution for women. It includes the Curves fitness program (a 30-minute Circuit with a coach), a customizable meal plan and one-on-one coaching and support.

Location: 6169 St. Andrews Rd., Columbia. For more information, call 803-7317700 or visit Facebook.com/LakeMurrayCurves.

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First Annual JCC Kite Festival

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n Sunday, September 7, kicking off at 11:30 a.m., the Katie & Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center (JCC) will host its first annual JCC Kite Festival. Sponsored by the American Kitefliers Association, this family, fun-filled event will feature fabulous prizes, free beverages and a food truck rodeo. The first 50 kids get free kites. So, gather up the kids and come out for a “high-flying� day for a good cause, as all attendees are asked to bring can goods to donate to the Harvest Hope Food Bank and the Jewish Food Pantry.

Cost: Free. Time: 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Location: Katie & Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center: 306 Flora Dr., Columbia. For more information, call 803-787-2023 or email MelanieR@jccColumbia.org, Facebook.com/jccColumbia.

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Registration fee: $15, $2 bingo (if applicable); $20 after Sept. 5. Registration includes event participation, a T-shirt and admission to the closing awards luncheon. Start time: 8:30 a.m. End times vary. For more information, call 803741-7272 or email Felicia@RCRC.State.SC.US.

alling all Midlands area seniors ‌ let the games begin! From Monday, September 15, through Friday, September 19, the 27th annual Midlands Area Senior Games will be held at various sites, including LinRick Golf Course, Drew Wellness Center, Royal Z, Greenview Park, the Adult Activity Center, the Lourie Center at Maxcy Gregg Park, and Meadowlake Park. This event, co-sponsored by the Richland County Recreation Commission and the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department, is a quality recreational experience for men and women athletes ages 50 years and older. The games were created and designed to encourage a healthy lifestyle, and to maintain and improve health, wellness and fitness by providing competitive athletic and recreational experiences that focus attention on regular exercise and age-appropriate social activities. The awards ceremony and luncheon will be held at noon on Friday, September 19, at the Lourie Center, 1650 Park Circle, Columbia.

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2014 S.C. Green Is Good for Business Conference

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ake sure to mark your calendars and save the date for Tuesday, September 30, as the city of Columbia and city of Columbia’s Climate Protection Action Committee will host the 2014 S.C. Green Is Good for Business Conference at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, downtown Columbia. Come learn and explore how to build your brand, engage potential customers and build relationships with current customers. Each year, hundreds gather at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center to learn ways their organizations can be more sustainable and network with sustainability-minded businesses. Event attendees represent every type of workplace, including manufacturing, retail, professional services, government, nonprofit, and even mom-and-pop and home-based businesses.

Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center: 1101 Lincoln St., Columbia. To register and for more information, call 803-545-2722 or visit ColumbiaSC.net or ColumbiaSC.net/CPAC. natural awakenings

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communitynews Help Us Save Our Pets!

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ur story began on June 26 when a local NBC affiliate aired the story of a house fire in Columbia.

Four large firemen, working quickly and efficiently, were able to resuscitate a cat that was found unconscious and overcome with smoke in the house fire. This would not have been possible, and they would not have been able to save “Soldier” without the proper equipment.

After doing some detective work, we quickly learned that not all fire trucks have pet oxygen kits aboard. We have made it our mission to supply and equip every fire truck in all 46 counties in South Carolina with theses kits.

One hundred percent of all monies raised will go to purchase this “life-ordeath” equipment. The kit may be purchased for just $75 dollars, plus an additional $5 for shipping and handling. The kit that you purchase may save your own pet one day! The kits are reusable and can be used on cats, dogs, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs and many more small animals. Door decals alerting first responders that pets are inside are also available for your home, and are highly recommended by fire department and EMS services.

Please help us in this statewide campaign by becoming a sponsor today!

n September 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., EdVenture Children’s Museum is proud to present Farmville, an annual family-friendly farm festival. Through unique hands-on learning experiences, children will see the concept of farm to market to table in action. Kids will get up close and personal with farm animals, farm machinery, fresh produce and local farmers that bring us the food that keeps us healthy. Families will discover what foods and products are raised right here in South Carolina and learn the science behind the agricultural technology of tomorrow. Enjoy toddler tractor races, animal mask art activities, a petting farm, clogging performances and lessons, a straw maze and more!

Cost: Free with museum admission.

Location: EdVenture Children’s Museum: 211 Gervais St., Columbia. For more information, call 803-400-1166, email KBarnes@EdVenture.org or visit EdVenture.org.

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ome out to the State Farmers’ Market to get your home and yard ready for fall. The Midlands Plant and Flower Festival will be at the State Farmers’ Market, in West Columbia, from Friday, September 26, through Sunday, September 28. This free, family-friendly event will feature plants, flowers, yard decor, outdoor furniture and S.C. specialty foods for sale. For plant and gardening questions, the Clemson master gardeners will be on hand.

Time: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Location: S.C. State Farmers’ Market: 3483 Charleston Hwy., West Columbia. For more information, contact Laura Lester at 803-734-0648 or email LLester@SCDA. SC.gov. Visit Agriculture.SC.gov.

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With 97 percent of Americans not getting enough omega 3s in their diet, Anutra Grain Chia offers one of the highest and safest forms of omega 3s on the market today. Omega 3s are essential fatty acids that the body doesn’t make on its own so it must be obtained through diet. Given today’s typical dietary habits, finding additional sources of omega 3s is more important than ever. Anutra Grain Chia makes it easy to ingest your daily requirement of omega 3s with one tablespoon per day to meet 100 percent of the recommended daily value. Try it today!

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Limiting Exposure

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he FDA regulates food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, but the vast majority of our potentially dangerous exposures come from chemicals in pesticides, cleaning agents, furniture and other solid goods. Chemicals are being introduced into our environment with little-tono testing, and, unfortunately, these chemicals get into our air, water and soil, eventually working their way into our food chain. The key is to be wise when it comes to consumer purchases.

In some cosmetics, which are regulated, there are many chemicals, like phthalates and parabens, so consumers must be cautious and careful when making purchase decisions. The Environmental Working Group, an organization that empowers people to live healthier lives in a healthier environment, has links on its website (EWG.org) to help consumers make wise choices when evaluating cosmetic, beauty and cleaning products (personal and household).

Environmentally, individuals can be subjected to many potentially harmful substances and compounds, such as persistant organic pollutants (POPs), polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB), bisphenol-a (BPA), dioxins, furans, heavy metals, organophosphates, phthalates and more. These chemicals can interrupt our hormonal balance, causing a myriad of problems. For example, phthalates, found in cosmetics, personal-care products, plastic toys and containers are known to cause birth defects of the male reproductive organs.

Furthermore, many nail polish brands contain phthalates and other toxic chemicals. The California EPA studied 25 nail products that claimed to be “3 free,” or free of dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde and toluene. Based upon the study’s findings, two brands were proven to be accurate in their claims. One brand, Zoya, is the nail product used at Expect Wellness, a Columbia spa for expectant mothers and exposure-savvy consumers.

For more information, call Dr. Rachel E. Hall at 803-796-1702 or visit DrRachelHall.com. natural awakenings

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Antioxidant Supplements Improve Eye Health

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ye health may be improved by taking certain antioxidant supplements, according to researchers at Austria’s Medical University of Vienna. They studied 40 healthy volunteers between the ages of 18 and 30 split into two groups, giving a control group a placebo pill and the other a supplement containing vitamins C and E, lutein, zeaxanthin, zinc, copper, selenium, gingko biloba, flavonoids, omega-3 fatty acids and alpha-lipoic acid.

The medical scientists tested the health and blood flow of the retinal artery, which feeds the eye with blood and nutrients. The results of the two-week trial showed the supplements significantly improved blood flow through the retinal arteries. The supplements also helped protect the retinal arteries from free radical damage.

The scientists concluded that such supplementation can prevent a type of cellular dysfunction in the eye induced by oxidative stress that is assumed to play a role in age-related macular degeneration.

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Yoga Boosts Hearts, Shrinks Waistlines

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wo scientific reviews of human clinical research have found that hatha yoga significantly reduces heart disease risk factors.

Researchers from Germany’s University of Duisburg-Essen reviewed 44 studies involving more than 3,000 people. Overall, the studies found that hatha yoga significantly reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Yoga participants also showed lower respiratory and heartbeat rates, significantly reduced triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or bad cholesterol, and increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or good cholesterol. Several important diabetes risk markers decreased among the yoga participants; they also realized smaller waistlines.

Similar results were reached by scientists from the United Kingdom’s Warwick Medical School. In analyzing 11 studies involving 800 people, they found that regular yoga exercise both reduced diastolic blood pressure and triglycerides and increased beneficial HDL cholesterol levels.

Mindfulness Meditation Can Hinder Onset of Alzheimer’s

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

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Online Opportunity

Major University Offers Integrative Medicine Certificate The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is inaugurating an online Integrative Medicine Program in partnership with the Metabolic Medical Institute and accepting applications toward graduate certification in integrative medicine.

Integrative medicine focuses on the whole person, and the curriculum includes prevention, self-care, nutrition, exercise prescription, dietary supplements and wellness-based therapies. Students also review advanced predictive diagnostics, biotechnology, and systems biology utilizing proteomics, genomics and metabolomics. Graduates will gain cutting-edge knowledge to make well-informed decisions with their patients about treating disease, promoting vitality and optimizing aging.

To learn more and enroll in the program, visit MMIMedicine.com.

Apple Corps

Green Apple Day Aims to Transform Schools The Green Apple Day of Service, to take place on September 27 nationwide, will give parents, teachers, students, companies and local organizations ways to transform schools into more healthy, safe and productive learning environments via local service projects. Green Apple is a global movement dedicated to enabling schools to provide clean and healthy air, conserve energy and other resources and serve as places where young people can reap inspired dreams of a brighter future.

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Overcharging Mobile Devices Wastes Money Smartphone maker Nokia estimates most devices need only about two hours to fully charge, making overnight charging highly wasteful; users also should disengage and unplug chargers from the wall when they’re done.

Another helpful tip from BatteryUniversity.com is not to wait until cell phone power is nearly or completely depleted before recharging, because full discharges put a strain on the battery that can shorten its lifespan.

Umbra Fisk, an environmental columnist at Grist.org, advises using a power strip and even a timer as parts of a central charging area for all mobile devices to facilitate monitoring and reduce overcharging. Energy Star-qualified (EnergyStar.gov) cordless phones demand about half the energy of standard units.

Energy Star reports that the average U.S. household spends $100 annually to power devices while they are off, constituting nearly 10 percent of annual electric utility bills and amounting to an annual total of 100 billion-plus kilowatt hours of U.S. electricity consumption and more than $10 billion in annual energy costs.

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Public Demands Climate Change Solutions People throughout the U.S. and worldwide, representing hundreds of grassroots and non-government organizations, will converge on New York City for the Peoples Climate March on September 21.

As United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon calls for heads of state to mobilize at an historic U.N. Summit on Climate Change that weekend, the people will demand action via the largest-ever climate change citizens’ demonstration. Concerned groups and individuals expect to exchange ideas, articulate common challenges and address solutions.

Learn more and sign up at PeoplesClimateMarch.org. Find a partial list of participating organizations at Tinyurl.com/GroupsMarching.

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Kamini Desai Explores a Yogic Life

Inner Calmness Leads to Self-Mastery

by Linda Sechrist

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amini Desai’s Ph.D.-worthy versatile body of teachings combines her lifelong interests in Western psychology and Eastern philosophy. Trained at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, she develops and leads core programs for Florida’s Amrit Yoga Institute, providing advanced studies dedicated to the science and system of integrated human development. A resident of Salt Springs, Florida, and the Netherlands, she teaches in 10 countries on three continents.

What is a yogic lifestyle?

It means being focused on inner peace. Through the study of yoga as a complete science of self-mastery, I’m cultivating the realization of my highest self beyond body and mind. This intention is the director of my unfolding life. I like to use the metaphor of a ship. If this higher self as a wise captain isn’t steadily setting the course at the helm, then on any given day, the happy, sad, grieving, enthusiastic or depressed me will likely be steering my life in a contrary direction and I’ll just be going in circles.

In the Integrative Amrit Method of Yoga, along with the integrative method of yoga nidra that I practice and

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teach, my focus is on the release of body energy, rather than any physical pose. Energy is healing. When energy is freed up, it naturally calms the mind and creates a spontaneous, meditative state in which the highest self can be experientially known.

To free energy, I attune to the sensations resulting from the physical alignments in any yoga posture. Each pose focuses attention on sensations occurring along the meridian lines in the body, allowing areas that are blocked and limited to open up and energy to optimally flow. Then, in what Amrit yoga describes as the “second half of the posture,” I close my eyes and feel that released energy becoming magnified through my attention. The stronger the energy becomes, the more the mind organically dissolves into a meditative state where mental, emotional and physical healing can happen spontaneously.

What was it like to grow up as the daughter of Yogi Amrit Desai, a well-known guru?

I feel blessed that I was exposed to my father’s teachings from a young age. His message that I first embraced was that people and things will always change, and if I rely on either of them for happiness and peace of mind, I’m depending

on the undependable. The need is to find internal stability in the midst of every polarity.

My dad, now approaching 82, has always been an example of one whose entire life is about moving towards a changeless state of being and of what it means to remain a nonjudgmental witness to all that happens in life. Still, I had to learn my own lessons.

How have you benefited from yoga?

I began studying with my dad when I was 16. Now, at 46, I more fully value the depth of yoga.

The longer I practice, the more grateful I am that my mind is less fragmented than it otherwise would be.

I’m progressively able to deal with situations that would have sent me over the edge before. I more naturally avoid wasting a lot of mental energy in internalized, “If they say this then I’m going to say that,” conversations. With less mental chatter, I have more energy and stamina to focus on what is in front of me. I can be totally absorbed in each present moment for a deeper sense of fulfillment in what I’m doing.

How do you feel about the Westernization of yoga?

Individuals that begin any style of yoga for its physical benefits are off to a good start, but anyone that maintains a regular practice becomes curious about yoga’s other benefits, like relaxation, more peace and a sense of happiness that arises without any apparent cause. Eventually they ask, “Why is this good thing or greater bliss happening to me? What else is there besides postures?”

Although everyone eventually learns many life skills, we rarely learn how to live our lives well, manage our emotions and relate to others in ways that create more peace and happiness within. These are the uncaused benefits of yoga that people come to love.

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Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAbout We.com for the recorded interview.

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A Lovely Loo that’s All Green, Too Tips for Eco-Friendly Plants, Shades and Cleaners

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ey elements like low-flow faucets and showerheads, VOC-free paint, sustainable flooring and nonporous countertops form the foundation of an eco-friendly bathroom.

Now let’s take a look at the softer side of green.

Start by considering the use of honeycomb window shades and double-glazed windows to keep this most intimate room comfortable yearround and reduce utility bills. Periodically letting in fresh air helps keep the room dry and reduces growth of mold, mildew and bacteria.

While the kitchen harbors the most germs in the house, the bathroom is a close second. Instead of harsh chemical cleansers, try white vinegar, a safe and economical alternative.

Its acidity is effective in killing most germs. Madeleine Somerville, of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, author of All You Need Is Less, uses heated vinegar misted on the shower door to remove soap scum. To achieve a shiny tub, she advises mixing one-quarter cup of baking soda, one tablespoon of natural dishwashing soap and enough water to make a paste. The baking soda also freshens the drain when the tub is

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rinsed. Toilet bowl ring stains can be scrubbed away with a pumice stone.

“Cleaning faucet aerators and exhaust vents on a regular basis extends equipment life, maintains efficiency and prevents minor plumbing problems,” advises Keita Turner, a New York City area interior designer. Turner has also installed dual-flush toilets that necessitate less water and upkeep.

Bathroom odors are another concern. A few drops of essential oil on a cotton ball placed inside the toilet paper roll freshens the air every time the roll turns—without the plastic waste byproduct from store-bought brands.

Baking soda removes odors in the bath like it does in the fridge. Upgrade from a simple bowlful by designing a mini-Zen meditation spot using a flat, open wooden box and a doll housesized rake. Adding a smooth rock or two for texture heightens visual appeal.

Green plants can chip in by absorbing odors, as well. Many, like the Boston fern, thrive in shower steam. Flowering plants add an inviting touch. Be sure to choose child- and pet-safe greenery.

Even quick, water-saving showers eventually result in towels and washcloths destined for the laundry. The

Good Housekeeping Research Institute suggests that towels can be used up to four times before washing if they are hung to dry between showers, reducing both water and energy usage.

To avoid spreading germs, personalize towels and washcloths for each child by color or marking with an initial or colored dot. Organic cotton towels are eco-friendly, comfy and widely available, as are organic cotton bath mats. For the crafty, make a mat from recycled towels or upgrade to a footmassaging mat made from recycled wine corks.

On special occasions when a soothing bath is called for, add a whimsical touch with Mr. Green, the world’s first rubber duck made in the U.S. from environmentally friendly, recycled and recyclable material. “Recycled materials call for different sculpting and molds, so designing Mr. Green was the hardest thing we’ve ever done,” says Craig Wolfe, president of CelebriDucks, in San Rafael, California. It’s a fun way to remind kids about going green while they spend a few extra minutes getting clean.

To indulge in post-shower per-

Cleaning Recipes Freshen drains and keep oils and lotions from clogging bathroom pipes by pouring one cup of baking soda into the drain, followed by a cup of hot, white vinegar. After it foams, wait five minutes and then flush with hot water.

Mix two tablespoons of salt with one teaspoon of white vinegar to form a paste effective for cleaning chrome faucets.

Scrub chrome with a cut lemon to remove hard water stains.

Use lemon juice and an old toothbrush to scrub grout.

Periodically douse the toilet with a half-cup of lemon juice and swish with a toilet bowl brush to keep it fresh.

Add a few tablespoons of lemon juice into a spray bottle filled with water to clean windows and mirrors.

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Recommended House Plants Plants on the counter or windowsill add green to the room and serve as air purifiers.

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sonal pampering, consider healthenhancing coconut oil for head-totoe moisturizing. As a hair treatment, coconut oil blocks protein loss and reduces frizz. Make a home exfoliating sugar scrub by combining onehalf cup of virgin coconut oil, one cup of organic sugar and 20 drops of lime or another essential oil to gently scrub away dry winter skin. Dry skin and ragged cuticles also benefit from whipped coconut oil. Its antifungal properties help keep toenails healthy and sandal-ready.

Goat’s milk soap can reduce symptoms of dry skin, eczema and psoriasis.

Its alpha-hydroxy acids remove dead skin cells. Add honey as a natural antibacterial boost. Mixing in colloidal oatmeal produces a gentle exfoliator.

Let the next upgrade of the bathroom be of a more personal nature aligned with our core values of being good to our family and our home planet.

Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@ mindspring.com.

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Reframe Care

Conscious Caregiving Nurture Yourself While Helping Another

by Deborah Shouse

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f you’re depressed, tired or sick, your caregiving is likely to suffer,” counsels John Schall, CEO of Caregiver Action Network, in Washington, D.C., and a former family caregiver. “For the sake of your loved one, take care of yourself.”

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

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

When Lori La Bey’s mom was diagnosed with dementia, the daughter initially felt she was the only family member that could help her. However, gradually, the Minneapolis-based international caregiver advocate and founder of AlzheimersSpeaks.com learned to welcome help from others.

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

Although La Bey began her caregiving out of love, the volume of related tasks soon sparked stress.

That’s when she taught herself to slow down and reframe her outlook: Before going into her mom’s room, folding her laundry, scheduling healthcare practitioners and delivering dinner, La Bey paused to consciously ask: “Is Mom safe, happy and pain-free?”

Centering on those three questions reminded her that she was doing this work out of love.

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

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

They agreed on strategies and worked together as a team.

Redefine Assistance

“I’ll carry your luggage for you, Dad, since you’re not feeling well”… La Bey still remembers her father’s downturned mouth as she tugged the suitcase out of his hands. “I was trying

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Extending a Hand to Caregivers If your caregiving friends can’t articulate what they need, try these lovely offerings. n Send a cheerful card. n Gift a plant. n Weed their garden. n Cook a meal. n Schedule a walk together. n Sit with a loved one for several hours so they can run errands. n Volunteer to get their car washed. n Take them to a movie or out to dinner. n Buy a gift certificate to use online. n Treat them to a massage. to be helpful, but instead I took away his dignity and power,” she later realized. “If I had packed his bag lighter, he could have carried it like always.”

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

“Put yourself in the sick person’s shoes. Avoid doing something the person can do for himself,” agrees Denholm. Controlling behavior changes the dynamics of the relationship and can put the caregiver in a parental

role. She recommends a holistic brainstorming exercise in which the caregiver writes answers to such questions as: What am I frustrated about?

What really annoys me? Why am I angry with myself?

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

Ask for Help

“I don’t want to be a burden,” and “We’re afraid of losing our privacy,” and “I’m the only one who can take care of him; no one else can do it right,” are common concerns. “These self-limiting beliefs prevent people from reaching out for help,” says family caregiver and life coach Yosaif August, founder of Yes To Life Coaching (YesToLifeCoaching.com), in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and author of Coaching for Caregivers: How to Reach Out Before You Burn Out.

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

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caregiving more manageable.

August understands how overwhelming the experience can be and advises caregivers to ask themselves: “What do I need help with right now?” Keep answers specific, such as, “I need someone to prepare dinner tomorrow night, mow the lawn and pick up our vitamins.”

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

Nurture Through Nourishment

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

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org). To begin each day, she advises drinking one cup of warm water with juice from half a lemon, explaining that stress produces acid and lemon water metabolizes as alkalinity and helps keep the body’s pH balanced.

For healthy snacks, Werner-Gray recommends easy and nutrition-rich choices, like fresh fruits, green smoothies, organic nut butters and a trail mix of raw nuts, seeds and dried fruits.

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

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

Stand for Exercise

Even though caregivers may feel they don’t have time to spare, Dr. Jordan D. Metzl, author of The Exercise Cure, says it’s vital to incorporate physical activity. He recommends starting by walking 30 minutes a day for one month. If necessary, it can be done in 10-minute increments.

According to a study by Mayo Clinic Physician James Levine, Ph.D., in Scottsdale, Arizona, “Sitting is the new smoking.” Researchers have linked sitting for long periods of time with a number of health concerns that include obesity, metabolic syndrome and increased risks of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer.

The solution is to move more and sit less—walk while on the phone and stand up while reading. Metzl suggests a stretch break every 20 minutes.

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Three of his “commandments” for fitness are having fun, setting goals and minimizing sitting.

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

Commune with Spirit

Online Help for Caregivers AlzheimersSpeaks.com Radio show, blogs, free webinars and resource directory CaregiverAction.org Advocacy, peer support and other practical information CarePages.com Free patient blogs connect friends and family CaringBridge.org Share views and receive support LotsaHelpingHands.org Coordinates ways to address specific needs by those rallying to help ShareTheCare.org Join in organizing a healing team and/or support system TheCaregiverSpace.org Free social network to share experiences, find critical resources, cope with stress and learn to fulfill care partner roles most effectively CaregivingWife.com Helps caregivers solve problems, learn survival tips and improve the care partners’ relationship

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

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

Denholm centers herself by pet-

ting her cats. Some caregivers chant or practice meditation or mindful breathing, while others might take a walk, shop, or sit quietly in a church.

Notice Blessings

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

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

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

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

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

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s there a way to upend the limits of Alzheimer’s disease? Expressive therapies focus on what people can do and their successes. Cultural programs offer creative opportunities for those with dementia and their care partners.

Artful Imagination Prompts Participation

“Looking at art and making observations gives people living with dementia a chance to exercise their imagination and creativity,” says Susan Shifrin, Ph.D., director of ARTZ Philadelphia, part of the Artists for Alzheimer’s program founded by John Zeisel, Ph.D., and Sean Caulfield.

“There are no right or wrong answers.

People are enlivened, realizing they still have ideas to contribute.”

Prior to a museum visit, an ARTZ facilitator brings photos of familiar works of art that evoke memories, emotions and conversation to a care facility. The facilitator then tailors a museum visit so that the most engaging works of art are viewed. A similarly

beneficial at-home ARTZ experience relates to the individual’s background or interests, looking for images that tell a story about families or feature animals the loved one likes.

“Use open-ended, non-judgmental questions to discuss the art,” Shifrin suggests. “It’s all about listening to the response and encouraging the conversation.”

Musical Connections Trigger Happiness

Dan Cohen, of Brooklyn, New York, had a simple yet profound idea: Furnish people that have memory loss with an iPod loaded with their favorite music. It’s helping people nationwide reconnect with themselves through listening to their personal playlists. He has repeatedly seen how “The music transforms lives.”

Cohen notes, “Residents who were formerly idle become engrossed in listening to their favorite music. They are empowered to choose the songs they want to hear. They become engaged as the music triggers memories.

I’ve also seen the experience make

people more social.” He recommends using headphones to minimize distractions. Sit together, turn on the iPod and watch for smiles of delight.

Dance Movement Integrates Souls “Dance therapy enhances connections in the brain and uses movement to integrate body, mind and spirit,” says Erica Hornthal, owner of Chicago’s North Shore Dance Therapy, a psychotherapy practice that helps individuals cope with the challenges of dementia.

Hornthal often notices a real change after people experience movement therapy. Often, when she enters a memory care facility she sees people withdrawn or sleeping. After she guides them in specific movements designed to connect mind and body, participants are usually awake, more alert and making eye contact.

“We might reach our arms up, then down, to connect with ourselves.

We might give ourselves a hug and then stretch toward our neighbor,” explains Hornthal, a board-certified dance movement therapist. “All the movements have a psychosocial goal.”

She suggests that care partners play familiar music and encourage their loved one to move as they wish to. The care partner might move her head or wiggle her fingers to the music, inviting the other to do the same. “Focus on what your loved one can do and celebrate their abilities,” Hornthal advises.

Sally Jenny developed the program in 1988, which now boasts more than 4,000 participant artists a week. Facilitators create a safe and encouraging atmosphere to explore painting with watercolors, which can unlock memories, stimulate thoughts and promote social interaction. The process also produces tangible pieces they’ve created and can revisit. “The artists have complete control over their work,” Clond comments. “It’s a failurefree activity.”

For at-home painting activities, she suggests inviting guidelines: Provide good-quality supplies; have no expectations; find something good in every effort; ask them to title their piece and affix their artist’s signature; call them an artist and provide artistic respect.

Telling Personal Stories Improves Well-Being “Creative storytelling for dementia patients replaces the pressure to remember with the freedom to imagine,” remarks Joan Williamson, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a coordinator and master trainer with TimeSlips. She’s seen it improve communication, self-esteem and social interaction for people with memory loss.

Whether exploring art, music, movement or storytelling, expressive therapies can enrich the lives and connections of people with dementia and their care partners.

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Potent Spices and Veggies Fend Off Disease

by Bushra Bajwa

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

“We are now seeing 20 percent non-Indian customers in our store,” says Vipul Patel, owner of the Louisville, Kentucky, branch of Patel Brothers, the largest Indian U.S. grocery store chain. “Usually, new customers come in with an Indian recipe and we help them find the ingredients.”

Indian Veggies

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

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

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ing vegetables to maintain their nutritional qualities.

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

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

Different regions in the Indian subcontinent have their preferred daal spices and cooking methods, but all citizens often serve them with boiled rice or Indian bread, called chapatti.

Indian Spices

Although often considered “hot”, the blend of aromatic herbs and spices used in many Indian dishes, including those incorporating dairy, can be lay-

ered in for tantalizing flavors without necessitating frequent water breaks.

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

Recently, researchers at Penn State University found that antioxidant spices such as turmeric, oregano, cinnamon, cloves and paprika reduced triglycerides in the blood by 30 percent, helping to reduce the risk of chronic disease. “That’s because adding spices to a meal decreases the amount of fat in the bloodstream after eating,” explains study leader Ann Skulas-Ray, Ph.D.

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

Bushra Bajwa is a freelance writer in Issaquah, WA. Connect at BushraBajwa@hotmail.com.

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Spicy Indian Family Recipes Basic Okra 3 Tbsp olive oil 2 finely chopped medium yellow onion 2 finely chopped vine tomatoes 18 oz okra (about 50 pieces), washed, dried, ends trimmed and then cut into ½-inch pieces Sea salt to taste Red chili powder to taste ½ tsp coriander powder ½ tsp turmeric powder Fresh cilantro for garnish

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Mindfulness for Little Ones Teaching Kids to Be Calm and Focused

by Traci Childress

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indfulness, simply defined, is being in the moment.

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

Build Relationship with Breath

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play is an excellent way to discover how breathing changes. Partner with a child to try to simulate how favorite animals breathe. Invite them to try sustaining a sound, such as chanting a vowel letter, and time how long they can do it.

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Notice Feelings and Sensations

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

Cultivate Sensory Awareness

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

Practice Moments of Quiet

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

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

Send Well Wishes

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

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

Traci Childress, co-founder and executive director of the Children’s Community School, in Philadelphia, PA, teaches mindfulness practices and yoga. Learn more at TraciChildress.com. natural awakenings

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Say Yes to Yoga It Boosts Health, Peace, Community and Spirituality

by Lynda Bassett

L

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

I wanted to feel better,” she recalls.

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

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

Like many others, as Carmona deepened her practice, she discovered that yoga’s benefits transcend the physical. Then she went further, becoming a certified Baptiste yoga instructor and co-owner of Melrose Yoga, in Melrose, Massachusetts.

“Many of us are so busy and consumed with the constant motion of day-to-day activities that we lose complete track of who we are, along with the state of our bod-

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ies,” she says. “Yoga reconnects me with myself.”

Flexibility

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

The Alliance’s Danica Amore notes that flexibility means different things to different people. “A senior might define flexibility as being able to pick up the grandkids, while young people might consider it essential to their athletic abilities.”

Flexibility can also mean being able to turn around easily while backing out of the driveway or running with fewer injuries, adds Carmona.

Improvements in flexibility generally depend on an individual’s age, health and commitment to practicing yoga, as

well as the style chosen. “There are so many different lineages of yoga, and each teacher has his or her own style.

Plus, each individual progresses at their own pace,” Amore explains. “It’s really a question of where you want this personal practice to take you and how you embrace it in your private life.” The bottom line is that everyone’s journey is different.

Mental Health

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

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

transcendent dimension to everything you do in life.”

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

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

Improved Relationships

When stress is reduced, an increased sense of calm tends to permeate all areas of one’s life, observes Kepner.

“Based on my experience, yoga also helps improve relationships.” He has taught the same group of students for 10 years and notes their special relationship: “If one goes to the same yoga class regularly, a friendship tends to develop with others in the class, called Songhai. After a while, practicing together becomes one of the most valuable parts of the practice,” he says.

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

Spirituality and Connectedness

“Even beginning students quickly realize how connecting with their bodies and their breath helps them in their everyday lives,” says Carmona. “It adds a natural awakenings

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AROMATHERAPY GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE

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CHIROPRACTIC CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER INC.

Dr. Shelly Jones, DC Chiropractic Wellness Center Inc. 5209 Forest Dr, Ste C, Columbia 803-771-9990 • DrShellyJones.com

Dr. Jones provides family chiropractic care, health information and wellness resources to support the body’s natural ability to heal, feel better and enjoy living an active lifestyle! Call to schedule your appointment or discuss bringing our onsite chiropractic care and health-education services to your business, school or athletic team.

FAMILY PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC

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OLD MILL CHIROPRACTIC

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True health is about wellness, vitality and correcting the cause of symptoms. Old Mill Chiropractic’s goal is to create a happier and healthier community through safe, natural and effective care. Taking the time to listen, we custom-tailor an individualized care plan to achieve your specific goals and needs. We want you to have a wonderful and healthy life.

Collaborative Law LAW OFFICE OF SHANNON K. BURNETT

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Shannon Burnett helps families through legal issues that normally tend to tear families apart. She works in a collaborative fashion with other trained professionals to minimize the damage done to your family; it is her goal for your family to achieve a successful outcome and healthy resolution. See ad, page 19.

COLON HEALTH SPRING RAIN HYDROTHERAPY

Linda Salyer 120 Kaminer Way Pkwy, Ste H, Columbia 803-361-2620 • LSalyer@ymail.com

All disease begins in the colon.

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COUNSELING INTEGRATIVE COUNSELING SERVICES

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DENTIST FOREST DRIVE DENTAL CARE

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Dr. Dover provides comprehensive, and compassionate dental care. BPAand Bis-GMA-free composites, BPA-free occlusal guards, natural periodontal therapy, fluoride-alternatives for tooth remineralization, and mercury-filling removal following IAOMT standards using supplemental oxygen, special filters and amalgam separators to keep toxic metals out of our waterways.

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HEALTH/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COACHING KATHY O’KEEFE, MS, RD/LD, CDE KOK Consulting & Coaching 803-261-2998 • KOK-candc.com

Kathy O’Keeffe offers a unique perspective to enable individuals to achieve their personal or business goals. She’s a Registered and Licensed Dietitian. Kathy has developed her effective style to empower those who are really ready to change! Call for a free consultation. See ad, page 27.

KATHY COOPER

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Kathy Cooper is passionate about helping women live a healthy, balanced life. Each health coaching program is personalized to help improve your mind, body and spirit. Kathy offers individual and group health coaching programs, as well as health and nutrition workshops and cooking classes.

HEALTH & WELLNESS TAKE SHAPE FOR LIFE

Sylvia Saunders Stevens C.O.P.E. Certified Health Coach 803-917-3226 • SylviaS4Health@gmail.com

Looking to lose weight and learn how to keep it off? Want increased energy to do all of the fun activities in life? You can achieve optimal health with the personal guidance from a certified health coach that has been in your shoes. Call Sylvia to get started on creating the best “Rest of Your Life!” See ad, page 8.

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This innovative weight-loss program allows you to eat every two to three hours while losing weight quickly and safely in partnership with a FREE personal health coach from the comfort of your own home. No pills, shots or stimulants are used—just food. Also, this physicianled program has no registration fees, meeting fees, or long-term contracts. See ad, page 8.

Hypnotherapy BLOOM HYPNOSIS CENTER

Elizabeth Leaphart, MEd, NCC 1024 Wildewood Centre Dr, Ste A, Columbia • 803-282-9888 Elizabeth@BloomSC.com BloomSC.com

Columbia’s Hypnofertility® and Hypnobirth® practice for women, specializing in one of the safest and most effective natural fertility techniques available. Elizabeth offers a peaceful, healing retreat to support your natural or medically assisted conception, pregnancy, birth and afterbirth.

These powerful sessions open the connection between what the mind and heart desire and what the body manifests, and empower you with skills for a lifetime. Free in-office consultation.

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INTEGRATED HEALING CENTER FOR HEALTH INTEGRATION

Pamila Lorentz, MSW, BSN, RN, LMBT, NCBTMB 6136 Old Bush River Rd, Columbia 803-749-1576 • CHIMassage@bellsouth.net

Pamila Lorentz engages a holistic body/mind/spirit approach to healing that provides relief for chronic pain, stress, insomnia, anxiety, depression and more through her innovative bodywork therapies. Her services include integrative massage, craniosacral therapy and energy healing modalities.

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INTEGRATIVE & HOLISTIC MEDICINE EXPECT WELLNESS

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Integrative/Holistic medicine consults for anyone wanting to approach their health more naturally. Dr. Rachel Hall is board certified in both family medicine and integrative holistic medicine. Together we will focus on finding the root of the problem, not just treating symptoms. Call today for a consult if you are looking to achieve balance. In-house diagnostic labs and therapies.

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Intuitive Coaching SHERRY WILLIAMS

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INTUITIVE READINGS THE SOURCE WITHIN YOU

Rev. Julie E. Bradshaw 803-800-9211 • TheSourceWithinYou.com

Julie Bradshaw specializes in helping people to receive guidance from their Higher Self as well as their guides and angels. She offers spiritual counseling and can assist you with relationship, financial, career and healthrelated matters.

LIFE COACH/BUSINESS COACH SUZANNE RILEY WHYTE

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Suzanne understands the thought systems and beliefs we have that sustain patterns of production.

To create change or embrace the change that is happening in your business and life, call Suzanne to set an appointment and learn more.

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Whether it be chronic ailments, sports overuse injuries, pregnancy, or stress relief, Elizabeth Kelsey-Maynard will custom craft a therapeutic massage for your body’s needs using a variety of blended massage techniques.

Offering $20 off to new clients, and 50% off for birthday massages. Book an appointment using her convenient online calendar today! See ad, page 13.

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Natural Roots Organic Pest Prevention is the only company in the Midlands specializing in treating homes and businesses for pests using all-natural organic solutions. Providing treatments for all insects including mosquitoes; Natural Roots never uses pesticides that would be harmful to children, pets or beneficial insects like honey bees.

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Dogs get many of the same illnesses that humans do. If your dog gets urinary tract infections or bladder infections, one of the best ways to treat them is to give a vitamin C capsule twice a day for two/three weeks; then once a day as a preventative method. To determine what milligram, approximately 250 mg for smaller dogs and 500 mg for larger dogs.

SPIRITUAL

SPIRITUAL DISCUSSION GROUP

Contact Steve 803-318-1887 • ECK-SC.org Meetup.com/Columbia-Spiritual-Seekers

Eckankar hosts open discussions (meetups), worship services and more at no charge. All are welcome.

Topics include understanding past lives, dreams, coincidences, God’s creative life force, and more. Call ahead: time and date may vary.

THERMOGRAPHY ABOUT YOUR HEALTH INC.

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About Your Health Inc.’s main focus is health education and health-enhancing services.

Including one-on-one nutritional counseling, Reams pH testing, parasite programs, aqua-chi footbaths, far infrared sauna, weight-loss programs, and thermography. Hard-to-find natural, organic, whole food nutritional supplements, raw foods and natural household items. See ad, page 23.

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GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE

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At Garner’s Natural Life, we offer the purest, most innovative highquality natural products. With more than 130 collective years of wellness experience! We are proud to say that our knowledge allows us to encourage choices that will positively impact the heath and future of our community and environment. See ad, back page.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Reiki Clinic–10:30am-12:30pm–w/Margaret Self.

Open to all; no training necessary. Great intro to Reiki energy. $10, must pre-register. Carolina Reiki Institute, 612 St. Andrews Rd, Ste 1, Columbia.

Info: 803-551-1191, CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

Basil Days Discount at Rosewood–8am-8pm.

20% off purchase price at Rosewood Market; mention this listing to receive discount. Deli and other sale items not included. Rosewood Market, 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia. Info: 803-530-3270, RosewoodMarket.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Reiki Clinic–5:30-7:30pm–w/Margaret Self. Open to all; no training necessary. Great intro to Reiki energy. $10, must pre-register. Carolina Reiki Institute, 612 St. Andrews Rd, Ste 1, Columbia.

Info: 803-551-1191, CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Dances of Universal Peace–7-9pm. The Dances are spiritual practices inspired by various faith traditions. They lift our spirits and open us to awareness of the divine. Free; small donations accepted.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Stress-Fighting Workshop–6-6:40pm w/Kathy Cooper, holistic health coach. Are you losing the battle with stress? Learn how food can help you win the war on stress! Free. Vitamin Shoppe, 195 Harbison Blvd, Columbia.

Back to School with doTerra Essential Oils Class–7-8pm–w/William Richardson. Free. About Your Health, 120 Kaminer Way Pkwy, Columbia.

Call 803-665-2943 to RSVP.

Healing Therapies-Part II/A Year of Good Medicine–2-4pm–w/Margaret Self, NHD, master herbalist. Cost: $35. Take-home project: refrigerant poultice and tea. Open to all; no training required.

Pre-registration required. Carolina Reiki Institute, 612 St. Andrews Rd, Ste 1, Columbia (Inside Belladonna’s Gift Shoppe). Info: 803-551-1191, CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 21st Annual World Day of Prayer at Unity– 8am-8pm. Prayer and meditation. Thousands of people will join Silent Unity: an international,

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Garner’s doTerra Essential Oils Class–6pm.

Free. Space is limited, so call ahead. Garner’s Natural Life, 4840 Forest Dr, Ste 15-A, Columbia. Info: 803-454-7700, GarnersNaturalLife.com.

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Basil Days Discount at Rosewood–8am-8pm.

20% off purchase price at Rosewood Market; mention this listing to receive discount. Deli and other sale items not included. Rosewood Market, 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia. Info: 803-530-3270, RosewoodMarket.com.

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transdenominational 24/7 prayer ministry joining Unity churches and centers worldwide. This year’s theme is “We are the Light of the World: Let Your Light Shine!” We will experience a guided meditation at noon and 6pm. All are welcome to join us to hold sacred space for one’s self and for all people of the world as we foster peace and wholeness in all. Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd. Info: 803-736-5766, UnityColumbia.org.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Reiki Clinic–10:30am-12:30pm–w/Margaret Self.

Open to all; no training necessary. Great intro to Reiki energy. $10, must pre-register. Carolina Reiki Institute, 612 St. Andrews Rd, Ste 1, Columbia.

Info: 803-551-1191, CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

Reinventing Health Care Using doTerra Essential Oils–6:30pm. Free. Integrative Wellness, 4406-B Forest Dr, Ste 104. Info: Call Sherri Jefferson at 803-414-5652.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Reiki Clinic–5:30-7:30pm–w/Margaret Self. Open to all; no training necessary. Great intro to Reiki energy. $10, must pre-register. Carolina Reiki Institute, 612 St. Andrews Rd, Ste 1, Columbia.

Info: 803-551-1191, CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Basil Days Discount at Rosewood–8am-8pm.

20% off purchase price at Rosewood Market; mention this listing to receive discount. Deli and other sale items not included. Rosewood Market, 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia. Info: 803-530-3270, RosewoodMarket.com.

SATURDAY/SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20-21 Reiki Level I, Traditional Usui Reiki System– 10am-2pm–w/Margaret Self, Reiki master, NHD. Entry-level class combines four attunements, instruction, discussion and practice time. Manual included. Pre-registration required. Cost: $250 before 9/10, $300 after. Carolina Reiki Institute, 612 St. Andrews Rd, Ste 1, Columbia. Info: 803551-1191, CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

Garner’s doTerra Essential Oils Class–10am.

Free. Space is limited, so call ahead. Garner’s Natural Life, 4840 Forest Dr, Ste 15-A, Columbia. Info: 803-454-7700, GarnersNaturalLife.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Basil Days Discount at Rosewood–8am-8pm.

20% off purchase price at Rosewood Market; mention this listing to receive discount. Deli and other sale items not included. Rosewood Market, 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia. Info: 803-530-3270, RosewoodMarket.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Spirit Connections/Large Group–2-4pm–w/Val Ryan, psychic medium. Afterlife talk, some audience readings, Q&A. Cost $20. Urban Energetics, 108 Inview Rd, Unit C, Columbia. Info: Call Val Ryan at 803-750-7117 or email Val@RyanSpirit. com or visit RyanSpirit.com.

plan ahead THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2 Reiki Clinic–5:30-7:30pm–w/Margaret Self. Open to all; no training necessary. Great intro to Reiki energy. $10, must pre-register. Carolina Reiki Institute, 612 St. Andrews Rd, Ste 1, Columbia.

Info: 803-551-1191, CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3

screenings, flu shots, a luncheon and musical entertainment. The Lourie Center, 1650 Park Circle, Columbia. Info: 803-779-1971, LourieCenterSC.com,

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 Reiki Clinic–10:30am-12:30pm–w/Margaret Self.

Open to all; no training necessary. Great intro to Reiki energy. $10, must pre-register. Carolina Reiki Institute, 612 St. Andrews Rd, Ste 1, Columbia.

Info: 803-551-1191, CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 The Apothecary Kitchen/A Year of Good Medicine–2-4pm–w/Margaret Self, NHD, master herbalist. Cost: $35. Take-home project: immuneboosting spices and surprise extract. Carolina Reiki Institute, 612 St. Andrews Rd, Ste 1, Columbia (Inside Belladonna’s Gift Shoppe). Info: 803-5511191, CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 Reiki Clinic–5:30-7:30pm–w/Margaret Self. Open to all; no training necessary. Great intro to Reiki energy. $10, must pre-register. Carolina Reiki Institute, 612 St. Andrews Rd, Ste 1, Columbia.

Info: 803-551-1191, CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 Reiki Clinic–10:30am-12:30pm–w/Margaret Self.

Open to all; no training necessary. Great intro to Reiki energy. $10, must pre-register. Carolina Reiki Institute, 612 St. Andrews Rd, Ste 1, Columbia.

Info: 803-551-1191, CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

2014 Fall Festival and Wellness Expo–9am-2pm.

Free! Features senior service providers, health

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 doTerra Essential Oils Medicine Cabinet Makeover–7-8pm–w/William Richardson. Free. About Your Health, 120 Kaminer Way Pkwy, Columbia.

Call 803-665-2943 to RSVP.

Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud. ~Maya Angelou

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ongoingevents classifieds place classified listing, email sunday wednesday Tocontent of listing to ColaPublisher@ Eckankar Worship Service-10am. Free. Every 2nd Sunday. Panel discussions about the subtle ways that God touches our lives. 7 Oaks Rec. Center, 200 Leisure Ln, Columbia. Info: Call Steve Fischer at 803-318-1887, Eck-SC.org or Meetup. com/Columbia-Spiritual-Seekers.

Biergarten at Gardener’s Outpost–5:30-7:30pm.

Every 1st Wednesday of the month. Live entertainment and refreshments. Browse their unique garden gifts. Gardener’s Outpost, 709 Woodrow St, Columbia. Info: 803-252-0041, GardenersOutpost.com.

E-Squared–9:15-10:30am. Facilitated by LaVoice Kallestad. Every Sunday through 9/28. A lab manual with simple experiments that prove reality is malleable, consciousness trumps matter, and you shape your life with your mind. You are asked to read the Foreword, Preface and pages 1-26 prior to the first class. Book available at Unity bookstore or Amazon.com. Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd. Info: 803-736-5766, UnityColumbia.org.

Dimensional Dowsing Healing Group–6:308pm–w/Bev Hollis and Katz Delauney-Leija, MSW. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. We use our dimensional dowsing method to clean, clear, balance and heal on a personal, energetic and global level. Cost: $20. Urban Energetics, 108 Inview Rd, Unit C, W. Columbia. Info: 803-466-2454, BHollis1@sc.rr.com, UrbanEnergetics.com.

Mommy-Baby Yoga–This class is for moms and babies six months to small toddlers. Cost: $14 a class. Please check website for dates and times.

Expecting Well, 514-A Gervais St, Columbia. Info: 803-661-8452, ExpectingWell.com.

monday Health & Hydration Presentation–7pm. Every 2nd and 4th Monday. Is what you’re drinking making you sick? Come learn about the benefits of restructured water. Attendees can take two gallons home. The Pentecostals of Columbia, 6911 N. Trenholm Rd, Columbia. Info: 803-404-1378.

Sitting with Sadness–7-8:15pm. A grief support group and meditation/mindfulness conversation and practice. Every Monday. Free. Info: Call Nyna Dalbec at 803-446-9642 or register at Nyna.

DAlbec@Me.com.

tuesday Forging Your God Identity–7-8:30pm. Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday. Spiritual study group. Donationbased. 7 Rays Bookstore, 3701 N. Main St., Columbia. Info: 803-404-4519.

Kundalini Yoga and Meditation–6:30-8pm–w/ Anahata Musick. Increased health and self-awareness through life-changing yoga exercise, breathing and meditation. Cost: Drop-in/$15, 4-class pass/$48, 8-class pass/$96. 2730 Millwood Ave, Columbia.

Info: 803-765-2159, YogaAndWellness.com.

Prenatal Yoga–5:30-6:45pm–w/Emily, MD, RYT200. Open to all students. Prepare the mind and body for labor and more. 1st class free, $10-$14/ class packages. Expecting Well, 514-A Gervais, Columbia. Info: 803-661-8452, ExpectingWell.com.

White Rose Open Mic–6:30-9pm. 1st and 3rd Tuesday. In a living-room setting, poets and musicians share their artistry. On 9/2, we will feature singer/songwriter Dean Cook. On 9/16, there will be a special party for owner Martha Rose, for it is her birthday! Join us for refreshments, music and poetry. White Rose Crossing, 831 Meeting St, W. Columbia. Info: Call John M. Starino at 803-4638297 or email JMStar5@aol.com.

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Multi-Level Yoga–5:30-6:45pm–w/Robin Pawlina, RN, CYI. She has taught yoga for more than 20 years and creates an environment that allows the student to manage stress with a relaxed and supportive style. Cost: $15/class, $66/6-wk session. About Your Health, 120 Kaminer Way Pkwy, Ste J, Columbia. Info/register: Call Robin at 803-926-0895.

Stretch and Relax Yoga–4:30–5:30pm–w/Anahata Musick. These classes are gentle and relaxing, and will help with hamstring limitations and increase joint mobility. 10 classes/$108, pre-pay online.

2730 Millwood Ave, Columbia. Info: 803-7652159, YogaAndWellness.com.

thursday Community Acupuncture Clinic–2-7pm–w/ Noemi Wilson, licensed acupuncturist. No appointment necessary. New patients pay $10 plus a sliding scale of $20-$40. All recurring patients pay $20-$40 sliding scale. Clinic located inside of Irmo Family Chiropractic, 1032-A Kinley Rd, Irmo. Info: 803-732-6635, IrmoChiropractic.com. Click on the “Acupuncture” tab for more info.

Prenatal Yoga–5:30-6:45pm–w/Rachel Hall, MD, RYT-200. Open to all students. Prepare mind and body for labor and more. 1st class free, $10-$14/ class packages. Expecting Well, 514-A Gervais St, Columbia. Info: 803-661-8452, ExpectingWell.com.

Rosewood Sidewalk Farmers’ Market–4-7pm.

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday. Meet your SC growers. Rosewood Market, 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia. Info: 803-530-3270, RosewoodMarket.com.

saturday Prenatal Yoga–w/Rachel Hall, MD, RYT-200.

Prepare mind and body for labor, delivery and welcoming new life. Open to all students. Time varies each week. 1st class free, $10-$14/class packages.

Expecting Well, 514-A Gervais St, Columbia. Info: 803-661-8452, ExpectingWell.com.

Soda City Farmers’ Market–8am-noon. A produce-only farmers’ market offering fresh, local food straight from SC farmers. Soda City Farmers’ Market, 1500 block Main St, Columbia. Info: 803250-5801, StatePlate.org.

NaturalAwakeningsMag.com or mail with payment to Natural Awakenings, P.O. Box 2812, Columbia, SC, 29202. $ 1 0 fo r 25 wo rd s p e r m o nt h .

Additional .50 per word over 25 words. Please Include billing contact information. Deadline is the 12th of the month prior.

Career Opportunity Columbia Natural Awakenings is seeking a qualified and experienced advertising account specialist to join its Columbia team. If you are a self-motivated, energetic, independent thinker with great people skills, call today to schedule an interview: 803-233-3693.

HEALTH COACH FREE HEALTH COACHING – Sign up for the 12-Week Health Transformation sponsored by Take Shape for Life and experience what it’s like to have a personal health coach. Offer good through end of September. You do not need to be a member of Take Shape for Life to participate. Simply go to http://bit.ly/NJ4health. Call NJ at 803-750-9695 for more information.

Natural Burials Angels Affordable Caskets, Urns & More. Ecofriendly caskets, green burials, cremation jewelry, urns, flowers, gifts, etc. Caskets $450 & up. Pet services also available. The smart-choice funeral store, 3130 Platt Springs Rd, West Columbia. Call Wilenda at 803-608-8005. AngelsAffordableCaskets@gmail.com.

Retreat Facility Ripley’s Retreat Meeting Facility in a rural setting. Ripley’s Retreat is ideal for accomplishing your objectives; for small groups up to 20. Call Judy at 803-530-9341.

SERVICES INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CLINIC – Experience multiple modalities at your church or community organization. Call Pamila, 803-749-1576.

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