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Happy Earth Day! Green people like us celebrate Earth Day in April with a little more excitement than others; and even though it doesn’t involve gifts, like Christmas, or costumes, like Halloween, it has a great springtime date, perfect for acknowledging the rebirth of nature and reveling in the burst of greenery all around.

It’s a good time to reflect, too, on all that has changed in recent decades, as we’ve plodded step by step toward a sustainable lifestyle that will help preserve the resources and natural beauty of the Earth. Recycling, green-generated power, and cars that go 50 miles per gallon, with some even running on electricity or French fry oil. We have farmers’ markets in every community, solar panels all over town, and organics now in regular grocery markets. Natural health is on everyone’s minds; and when people plant gardens, it’s not just what blooms, but what can be grown to eat or support wildlife. It seems as if everyone has an herb garden these days.

If you’ve taken steps to make your own life greener, waste less and stay healthy, give yourself a pat on the back. But before you rest on your laurels, know there is still much more to do. Breaking old cultural paradigms and supporting education are keys to our evolution toward a greener, kinder and healthier existence. Progress and change are hard, especially for us old folks, and it will be the children who follow us, and their children, too, who will accomplish what we seemed to think was impossible. Their perspectives are filled with optimism, and their creativity and compassion outshines us elders and inspires hope for the world. Our feature this month, The Next Level: Education for a More Sustainable World, addresses our green future in education, and how responsibility, integrity and ethics are essential to finding a greener and brighter future.

For us to work together, we need to be able to see common goals and envision ourselves as a “we” instead of an “us and them.” The silly notion of corporations considered as having political voice and rights as people leads us to a dead end for humanity, as corporations are nothing more than legal entities with the goal of profits, and no allowance for integrity, dignity or responsibility. Michael Mudd, an ex Kraft Foods executive, wrote: “I left the industry when I finally had to acknowledge that reform would never come from within. I could no longer accept a business model that put profits over public health—and no one else should have to, either.”

Reform will come from us, and the children we teach. We have the ability to speak up, educate others, and lead our children toward a mindset where corporations work for the good of all of us, and the impact of any business on the Earth, natural resources, the public health and economic markets are equitably managed.

Celebrate Earth Day with us this month, and share your enthusiasm for life, the natural world and for how we can unite on goals that provide a green world that sustains us all.

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usic and light are powerful healers and can nourish you deep within every cell of your being. Karl Anthony writes songs and chants that combine Sanskrit, English and other languages. His acoustic kirtan music style is a fusion of Western and Eastern influences. Unity Christ Church welcomes Anthony, who has received several Gandhi/King Season for Nonviolence Peace Hero Awards for his humanitarian efforts. When he is not touring the world, he works at Rady Children’s Hospital, in San Diego, CA, as part of its healing arts department, providing a musical outlet and connection for children and their families.

Anthony has also founded the successful national school assembly program called Strike-A-Chord with KIDS, and the Strike-A-Chord CD and DVD series. His career crosses countless boundaries and is truly an international language of service, action and pure joy.

His new traveling show, titled Mantra, will be performed at Unity, in Surfside Beach, April 11, at 7 pm. Mantra is a laser light atmospheric concert utilizing a fusion of world rhythms and Eastern-style chanting, and involves the entire audience. Unity is located at 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside Beach. A love offering of $15 to $25 is suggested, and no one is turned away.

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ature, healing and artistic expression are explored during April workshops at Springbank Retreat. Located near Kingstree in a quiet, rural setting, Springbank has been an ecumenical center for retreats, hospitality, healing, Earth education, and the arts for more than 50 years.

Louise McCormick and Cindy Barkei will lead Healing Remedies: Self-Care. Participants can relax, experience and learn about therapies that will assist them with selfcare. This workshop includes experiences in aromatherapy, healing touch, herbals, nutrition, mindfulness techniques, guided imagery, and more. Participants will create their own herbal tinctures and aromatherapy combinations. Mc-

Cormick is the co-founder and president of McCormick Green Center for Holistic Therapies and is certified in herbal and aroma therapies.

Barkei is a certified healing touch practitioner and wholistic nurse.

The Springbank staff will present Pottery and Native Spirituality. Participants will share the ancient wisdom of Native Americans and experience prayer lodge and spirit quest, while learning ways of relating to the natural world with greater reverence.

They will create unique earthen vessels for ritual using a hand-building technique and a primitive firing process with leaves, pine straw and sawdust. No art experience is necessary.

Spirit quest is a deeply prayerful and insightful experience. Being open and receptive to the Spirit is the focus of this seven-hour quest led by Grandmother June Perry and her helpers, Wendy Kraus and Betsy Bowman. Prayer lodge is an integral part of this experience. Perry is a teacher, storyteller, artist and drum maker. She travels across the country sharing her Native American wisdom, culture and spirituality.

Ecologist Todd LeVasseur and meditation instructor Jason Hebal will lead Experience Deep Ecology. Participants will explore human-nature interactions, focusing on the intersection of cultural and institutional and personal values, ethics and practices, and how these relationships shape and are shaped by the natural world. It will also include meditation to deepen the life journey. A vegetarian lunch is included. LeVasseur has a master’s degree in human ecology and a PhD in comparative religion, with an emphasis on religion and nature/ecology. Hebal is a massage therapist and certified meditation instructor through the NC School of Natural Healing. He has participated in ceremonies at the Earth Green Medicine lodge for more than 13 years and brings teachings from the Cherokee beauty path on how to be in balance with ourselves and Earth as sacred beings.

Joanne Kearney will present Heartbeat of Earth, Drumbeat

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of My Soul. Workshop participants will explore their true selves within the natural world, finding their unique rhythm with God and the Universe as they come to know and understand their created selves. This retreat time will bring about a healing, spiritual awareness that can continue to grow through their walk on Earth.

Participants are invited to bring a drum to play at the Earth Day celebration.

Flute player, writer and painter Cerantha Corley will present Awakening the Spirit Within: Learning to Play the Flute. Participants will find out how to use a Native American-style flute to express their inner song. “Let your soul speak to you through flute-playing and expressive painting,” Corley says. She also uses flute playing for balance and healing.

Program fees include lodging and meals. For more info, contact Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd, Kingstree, or 843-382-3438 or SpringbankRetreat.org. See ad, page 26.

Unity Hosts Founder of the Coexist Celebration Movement The Chotchky Challenge – The End of Overload

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ev. Barry Dennis—author, musician, poet, inspirational speaker, coach and minister—will be guest speaker and guest musician Sunday, April 21, at the 11 am Sunday service at Unity Christ Church, a spiritual center

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newsbriefs for peace education. “Shifting from the Chotchky Paradigm to the Soul’s Paradigm” is the theme based on his book The Chotchky Challenge . Also on that same day, Dennis will present an afternoon workshop, The End of Overload, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. For the workshop, a love offering of $20 to $25 is suggested.

Recently featured in the New York Times, the Chicago Tribune and the Huffington Post, Maria Shriver called him one of America's leading “architects of change.” Barry is one of the most sought after radio and television show guests in the human potential movement. From 1993 to 2004, he delivered his program Say Yes to Life to schools and youth groups, teaching the value of making positive choices. He founded the Celebration Church, an independent New Thought church in Portland, OR; and in 2010, founded the Coexist Celebration Movement. Coexist meets several times a year in a variety of locations, celebrating all faiths as unique expressions of the one truth: love. Priests, rabbis, monks, ministers and teachers of all faiths join together in the common goal of peace, peace of mind, and “peace of planet.”

For more info, call 843-238-8516 or visit UnityMyrtleBeach.org. For Barry Dennis detailed info, visit BarryADennis.com. See ad, page 7.

Spring Garden Festival Friday, April 12, and Saturday, April 13

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he Low Country Herb Society (LCHS) will hold its Spring Garden Festival at Inlet Culinary Garden, 5071 Hwy 17 Byp S, in Murrells Inlet, on Friday and Saturday, April 12 and 13, 8 am to 5 pm.

There will be more than 80 varieties of herbs, perennial and annual flowers, and many varieties of heirloom vegetables available for your spring garden. In addition, there will be herbal food samples, information on using herbs for culinary uses and handouts on herb gardening. LCHS representatives will be on hand to assist Inlet Culinary staff in answering questions and helping people select plants. Inlet

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Culinary will have pottery, organic fertilizer, and potting and seeding soil available to give your plants the best possible start.

A portion of the proceeds from the two-day event goes toward supporting the LCHS’ scholarship fund, which supports the awarding of two $1,250 scholarships to a graduating senior going on to study horticultural or culinary arts.

For more info, visit LCHSociety.info.

Elements Day Space New Location and Thai Yoga Bodywork

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lements Day Space owner Amanda Powell has been promoting natural healing in the Grand Strand since 2008.

In her efforts to expand her knowledge from prenatal massage and yoga, shiatsu, Reiki, and organic facials using Dr. Hauschka skin care, she has recently added Thai yoga bodywork to her tool belt. When asked why she wanted to do this training, Amanda smiled and said: "As a multi-passionate ‘visionista,’ my path in service of health and wellbeing is driven by a deep respect for integrity, the ability to address the real needs of my clients as well as educate them to the benefits of a lifestyle focusing on health and wellness. Over the past 10 years, I have been able to develop my focus on balance by massage, rhythm through yoga, and harmony of skin, allowing me to be of service threefold to my clients. Thai yoga bodywork weaves my massage and yoga practice together, allowing a deeper healing session to occur both on the mat and the table."

In Thai yoga massage, based on yoga, Ayurveda, and the martial arts, the practitioner guides the recipient through a series of yoga postures while focusing along the body's energy lines and pressure points. Together these actions result in a comprehensive full-body treatment that relieves muscular tension, improves circulation, boosts the immune system, and balances the body energetically. Thai yoga massage is practiced as a duet, with practitioner and client working together as partners. Counterbalancing and levering the recipient's body with his or her own, the practitioner works with gravity, breath and directed touch to create a harmonious and therapeutic "dance" with the recipient that imparts physical vibrancy, grace and spiritual energy. Thai massage is for every age and every body, and unlike other massage, clients remain fully clothed. To celebrate her new

service, Amanda is discounting Thai massage 20 percent, April only.

Elements Day Space relocated to Inlet Yoga, in Murrells Inlet, at 637 D Bellamy Ave. For more info, call Amanda Powell at 843-839-2762 or visit ElementsDaySpace.com.

Inlet Nutrition Lunch Workshop Avoiding Stroke with Nutrition

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stroke, also known as a brain attack, occurs when a portion of the brain is deprived of blood supply. Stroke recovery depends on how quickly you get treatment, exactly where in the brain it happened, and the amount of damage that occurred.

A stroke is usually caused by uncontrollable high blood pressure. Do you know your numbers? For blood pressure, the bottom number of your blood pressure test result is the most important. If a stroke happens, can you spot the symptoms? Think FAST (F: face drooping, A: arm weakness, S: speech difficulty, T: time to call 911!)

Stroke is 80 percent to 90 percent preventable, through lifestyle choices.

Due to three primary reasons, strokes are on the rise: obesity, vitamin D deficiency, and high blood sugar levels— all dietary choices. You should avoid trans fats, such as processed food and fried food, and diet soda (due to the artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame); lose excess weight; quit smoking; and know your health.

Attend the Stroke! Brain Attack! workshop at 11:30 am, April 10, or April 12, at Inlet Nutrition; join the Inlet Nutrition Fit Club; and schedule your Wellness Evaluation soon to do your best to avoid stroke.

For more info and to reserve your lunch workshop seat, call Linda Sacchetti at Inlet Nutrition, 843-424-9586 or email lindasacchetti@hotmail.com.

Inlet Nutrition is located at 3556B Old Kings Hwy, Murrells Inlet. See ad, page 4.

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A Bus Pass to Green Well-Being

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here’s a way to simultaneously help both Planet Earth and one’s own health, report scientists from Imperial College London, in England. The researchers examined four years of data from the country’s Department for Transport National Travel Survey beginning in 2005, the year before free bus passes were available for people ages 60 and older. The study team found that those with a pass were more likely to walk frequently and take more journeys by “active travel”—defined as walking, cycling or using public transport.

Staying physically active helps maintain mental well-being, mobility and muscle strength in older people and reduces their risk of cardiovascular disease, falls and fractures. Previous research by Taiwan’s National Health Research Institutes published in The Lancet has shown that just 15 minutes of moderate daily exercise lowers the risk of death in people over 60 by 12 percent, and another study at Newcastle University found that 19 percent of Britain’s adults achieve their recommended amount of physical activity through active travel alone.

Public health organizations in the UK believe that “incidental” exercise, such as walking to and from bus stops, may play a key role in helping seniors keep fit and reduce social exclusion.

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Coffee and Vision Loss Linked

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asing up on java consumption or switching to decaf may be a wise move for coffee lovers, according to a scientific paper published in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science.

The study links heavy consumption of the caffeinated beverage to an increased risk of developing exfoliation glaucoma, a condition in which fluid builds up inside the eye and puts pressure on the optic nerve. This leads to some vision loss and in serious cases, total blindness.

Researchers obtained data from 78,977 women from the Nurses’ Health Study and 41,202 men from the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study that focused on caffeinated coffee, tea and cola servings. They found that drinking three or more cups of caffeinated coffee daily was linked with an increased risk of developing the eye condition, especially for women with a family history of glaucoma. However, the researchers did not find associations with consumption of decaffeinated tea, chocolate or coffee.

“Because this is the first [such] study, confirmation of the US results in other populations would be needed to lend more credence to the possibility that caffeinated coffee might be a modifiable risk factor for glaucoma,” says Doctor of Science Jae Hee Kang, of the Channing Division of Network Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, MA. “It may also lead to research into other dietary or lifestyle risk factors.”

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any of us worry about the environment and contamination of waters that can make its way into our home water taps. That concern motivates residents to take extra steps to filter their home drinking water to be as pure and healthful as possible. Larry Horinbein, is a local expert on water and water quality. He has been owner of Southlantic Water Systems in Myrtle Beach for 35 years. He knows all about filters, distillers and systems to remove minerals or adjust for taste.

Larry cautions those who spend money on alkaline water machines that make alkaline drinking water. “I warn people to proceed with caution when considering drinking alkaline water. It’s not very healthy to drink in large amounts or over a long period of time,” he states. “I must admit, the information out there can be very confusing.”

People claim that alkaline water has helped their joint problems, sleep disorders, digestion problems and more. The water even tastes better. Advocates claim that alkaline water is a healing antioxidant. Larry counters: “I believe that those who invest in an alkaline machine begin to drink lots of water, replacing less healthful beverages, and finally become properly hydrated. Also, due to their health concerns, they probably begin to watch their diet and exercise more—so I’m just not so sure it’s the alkaline water that’s causing the positive benefits.”

If there are possible benefits and likely no harm, then what is the issue? “Lots of people have become sick from drinking the water after a short while,” Larry explains. “The people who sell the expensive machines will tell them that it’s a detoxification effect they’re experiencing.”

Dr. Andrew Weil, proponent of alternative and natural health, seems to agree. “Unless you have serious respiratory or kidney problems, body pH will remain in balance no matter what you eat or drink. As for water, you should consider the fact that (naturally occurring) alkaline water is common throughout the Western states, but to my knowledge, it has not protected anyone from the diseases and disorders that occur elsewhere in the US. The health claims for water ionizers and for alkaline water are bogus. Save your money.”

Larry offers his take: “Bottom line, we encourage everyone to do their own research and proceed with caution. If someone does the research and wants to purchase an alkaline water ionizer, we offer them online at Lifeionizer.com/ southlantic. The Life Ionizer units have much better ratings, and according to the manufacturer, they are the only alkaline ionizers listed in the Physician’s Desk Reference. Plus they are about half the cost of the water machines that are sold through multi-level marketing in our area.”

For more info, visit DrWeil.com and Southlantic.com. See ad, page 8.

A Diet for Healthy Bones

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ge-related bone mass loss and decreased bone strength affect both genders. Now, the first randomized study, published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, indicates that consuming a Mediterranean diet enriched with olive oil may be associated with increased serum levels of osteocalcin, a protein that plays a vital role in bone formation. Earlier studies have shown that the incidence of osteoporosis in Europe is lower in the Mediterranean basin, possibly due to the traditional Mediterranean diet, which is rich in fruits, vegetables, olives and olive oil.

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Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses. ~Alphonse Karr

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A new report from the University of Washington, in Seattle, published in the journal Science on polar ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica, works to reconcile differences between sometimesconflicting research studies. Scientists compiled 20 years of data to determine how much ice is being lost and sea levels have increased as the global climate warms.

Past studies have shown a range of ice losses, from zero to catastrophic.

When the data was synthesized and analyzed holistically, it became clear that the ice sheets are losing three times as much ice each year as they did in the 1990s—in the middle of previous estimates.

Ice sheets are one of several main drivers of rising sea levels. Other factors, which account for 80 percent of the increase, include the melting of glaciers on land and the expansion of the sea itself as the atmosphere heats up. The melting of polar sea ice has no direct effect on sea levels because the ice is already in the water.

Glaciologist and co-author Ian Joughin told The Christian Science Monitor, “The melting needs monitoring to further understand the ice sheet processes leading to the change.”

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Levi’s Latest Sustainable Moves World record holder and Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt will soon model Puma boots that are “made for rotting,” and when the next Levi Strauss collection arrives, their new jingle will be, “These jeans are made of garbage.” Crushed brown and green half-liter plastic bottles will be on display at retail store displays, of which the equivalent of eight, or 20 percent, are blended into each pair of Waste<Less jeans.

Nike and Gap have their own sustainability programs, and Patagonia has long supported a small ecosystem of Earth-friendly suppliers. But as the biggest maker of jeans in the world, with sales of $4.8 billion in 2011, Levi’s efforts command the most attention.

Levi joined the Better Cotton Initiative, a group of companies that work with local nongovernmental organizations in Pakistan, India, Brazil and Mali to teach farmers how to grow cotton with less water. Last year marked the first cotton harvest given this effort and Levi has blended its share into more than 5 million pairs of jeans.

With cotton prices on the rise and pressure from activist groups such as BSR, an environmental organization that works with businesses, large clothing manufacturers are starting to adopt more sustainable practices.

Source: Business Week.

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Cleaning Up the Cloud The New York Times has reported that “cloud” data centers—which store YouTube videos, run Google searches and process eBay bids—use about 2 percent of all electricity in the nation. In some data centers, up to 90 percent of the energy is wasted.

Now, an industry consortium called the Uptime Institute is sponsoring a “server roundup” and handing out rodeo belt buckles to the Internet company that can take the largest number of heat-producing, energy-hungry servers offline. Many centers expend as much or more energy in cooling their facilities as in computing and transmitting data.

Sharing best practices has become common among data center pros. Facebook won the Institute’s Audacious Idea award last year for its Open Compute Project, which enabled both its server and data center designs to be open-sourced for anyone to access and improve upon.

Source: Slate.com.

Better Barters

Swapping Trash for Fresh Produce Mexico City’s innovative monthly Mercado del Trueque (barter market) in Chapultepec Park is a winning trifecta for citizens, local vegetable and plant vendors and the city’s secretariat of the environment. There, residents can exchange cardboard, paper, glass, aluminum, plastic bottles, electronic devices and other waste for paper chits that are redeemed at kiosks for vouchers worth points.

The traders can then use the vouchers to buy tomatoes, potatoes, lettuce, lemons and other produce from participating farmers from surrounding districts.

Mexico produces 40 million tons of garbage annually, but only recycles about 15 percent. With this barter system, farmers have gained a new place to sell their produce and earn extra income, while the materials collected are processed for industrial reuse.

Source: IPSNews.net.

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Sweden Running Out of Garbage Sweden’s successful recycling program ensures that only 4 percent of the country’s waste ends up in landfills, while the other 96 percent is reused. But this means incinerators that burn waste to create heat and electricity are running short on fuel.

As a solution, Sweden has recently begun to import about 800,000 tons of trash every year from other European countries, most of it from neighboring Norway, which finds it a cost-effective option.

Find details at Tinyurl.com/SwedishWaste.

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Online Literacy

Students Learning to Adopt Internet Academics The findings of a survey of teachers conducted by the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project, in collaboration with the College Board and the National Writing Project, show that the Internet has opened up a vast world of information for today’s students, but digital literacy skills need improvement.

Three-quarters of Advanced Placement and National Writing Project teachers say that the Internet and digital search tools have had a “mostly positive” impact on their students’ research habits, but 87 percent say these technologies are creating an easily distracted generation with short attention spans, and 64 percent say they do more to divert students’ attention than to help them academically.

The good news is that 99 percent of teachers in the study agree with the notion that “the Internet enables students to access a wider range of resources than would otherwise be available,” and 65 percent agree that “it makes today’s students more selfsufficient researchers.”

Read the full report at Tinyurl.com/ TeenResearch.

Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them. ~Bill Vaughan

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America, like most of the rest of the world, is running short of fresh water. Our welfare depends on having annual access to 150 trillion gallons of fresh water for drinking, cleaning, growing food, making products and generating electricity. In every region of the country, the conservation and recycling of this vital resource is a key solution to achieving a sustainable future.

“We can do better” is the urgent message of the 2013 National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. Last year, people in more than 1,000 cities took simple actions to save water and related energy expenditures, pledging to collectively reduce their water use by 4.7 billion gallons over one year.

The Wyland Foundation, supported by the National League of Cities and the Environmental Protection Agency, are again sponsoring prizes for residents in the most “water-wise” cities, based on pledges to be made in April. Last year, $50,000 in awarded prizes included a Toyota Prius, Lowe’s gift cards and 1,200 water-saving fixtures.

Sign on at WylandFoundation.org/mywaterpledge.

Keystone XL Fight

Protesters Rally Again Against Tar Sands Pipeline In February, more than 10,000 citizens rallied at the White House, calling on President Obama to honor his clean energy campaign promises and reject the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline, resulting in multiple arrests of protest leaders. The 1,700-mile pipeline, a project of TransCanada Corporation, would carry tar sands crude oil south from Alberta, Canada, through multiple heartland states to refineries on the Gulf Coast.

“As our nation’s worst-ever economic recession drags on, creating jobs in the clean energy sector should be priority number one,” states a Sierra Club Beyond Oil campaign spokesperson. “Building the poisonous Keystone XL pipeline would put the brakes on clean energy and exacerbate the pollution and public health problems that come with America’s dependence on dirty, dangerous oil.”

The Sierra Club reports that pipeline plans require clear-cutting boreal forests and consuming huge amounts of energy and water, leaving behind toxic lakes.

An associated oil spill could devastate aquifers that supply water to 30 percent of America’s irrigated farmland (2,554 US oil pipeline spills occurred from 2000 to 2009). Opponents are also concerned the pipeline would exacerbate air pollution and cancer, respiratory illnesses and other health problems in communities surrounding oil refineries in Chicago, Detroit and Houston.

For states directly impacted, visit Tinyurl.com/KeystoneXLMap. Learn more and take action at SierraClub.org/dirtyfuels/tar-sands.

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ast winter, Terry Chiplin went for an early morning run near his Colorado home. Snow crunched as his sneakered feet hit the front porch of his mountain lodge, tucked into a secluded forest. Evergreen boughs glistened in the sun, drooping slightly from the weight of the sparkling white powder. The running coach smiled as he lifted his face to the sky, welcoming the large, wet flakes that kissed his face.

“Can you picture it?” asks the bubbly British native and owner of Active at Altitude, in Estes Park. That is visualization, he explains, a concept he uses regularly at retreats he conducts for runners from beginner to elite as a wholistic means of boosting performance. “It’s simply a succession of mental images; we use visualization all the time.”

Whether it’s Tiger Woods envisioning a perfect golf swing minutes before taking a shot or Michael Phelps replaying a mental video of an ideal swim the night before an Olympic event, many athletes have long worked with trainers such as Chiplin to move beyond strictly physical preparation and consciously enlist creative mental capacities to enhance their perfor-

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mance. Using imagery and positive self-talk can improve the efforts of any type of athlete and, as Chiplin’s clients have found, improve their lives.

“The notion that we are just a physical body, so we just need to train physically, is old-fashioned,” Chiplin maintains. Shortly after launching his program six years ago, he learned firsthand how powerful the mind could be in boosting (or sabotaging) performance.

He remarks, “It quickly became apparent that the main issues people face are the mental things, what is happening in their heads.” Chiplin recalls watching runners fall from the peak capabilities they had reached after training hard for endurance events as their mileage tapered off in the final days before the race. Similarly, he thinks the sort of “negative visualization” he witnessed can have a similar impact on everyday life events, such as exams, interviews and job achievement.

Although unclear about its exact mechanism, sports psychologists have long recognized the value of positive mental imagery, especially in building skills and reducing anxiety. In working with athletes, they apply shared models such as those reported in

The Sport Psychologist.

Both professional and amateur runners have benefited from Chiplin’s camps, including graduate Ginny Landes, 62, who says visualization techniques have changed her running outlook and her life.

“My goal is not high achievement or personal records; it’s to always finish my run feeling good,” says Landes, of Lafayette, CO. As part of the visualizing process, she says she also clears her mind of negative thoughts, stops comparing her performance to others and accepts factors that are out of her control, whether it’s bad race weather or competitive colleagues.

Practicing helpful visualization techniques consistently in daily life can lead to better returns across the board, not just in athletics, according to Terry Orlick, a performance consultant from Ottawa, Ontario, and author of many self-improvement books, including Embracing Your Potential and In Pursuit of Excellence.

Orlick has worked with people from many walks of life that use imagery in their quest for improvement, including surgeons, musicians, pilots, dancers, astronauts and CEOs. When working with Canadian Olympic teams, Orlick found that 99 percent of the athletes practiced visualization an average of 12 minutes per day, four times a week.

Studies have linked imagery and improved performance in a variety of

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sports. For instance, researchers found that golfers that used visualization and positive self-talk improved their putting performance (Journal of Sports Science & Medicine). Another study showed an increase in confidence among novice female rock climbers, leading to better performance (Journal of Sport Behavior).

For Landes, her personal experience is all the proof she needs. After years of rarely being able to run the entire course of a major annual race in Aspen—generally walking the last stretch—Landes tried visualizing herself having a strong finish as she trained and prepared for the event. For weeks, she replayed the last three miles many times in her mind.

Then she ran the race, paring 12 minutes off her previous year’s time. “It felt great,” Landes says, “and it worked.”

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ence, respect and responsibility; and ensuring access to both positive choices and the necessary tools for problem solving.

“These elements enable students to take all that they learn and use it with reverence and a sense of responsibility,” says Weil.

Her institute offers the only master’s degrees in humane education that this approach requires, with complementary in-class and online programs for young people and adults.

Her determined vision is slowly becoming a reality as teachers become familiar with these concepts and integrate them into hands-on, project-based learning that crosses disciplines and better marries school experiences with real-life lessons.

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Make the Extraordinary Ordinary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Seymour Papert, a renowned educator and computer scientist, has conducted in-depth research in how worthy real-world topics get students excited about what they learn. They increase their tendency to dig more deeply and expand their interest in a wide array of subjects as they better retain what they learn, become more confident in trusting their own judgment and make the connections needed to broadly apply their knowledge. Young people learn how to collaborate and improve their social and group speaking skills, including with adults.

THE NEXT LEVEL Education for a More Sustainable World

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hat is the purpose of education?” That’s a question Zoe Weil frequently revisits with her workshop audiences. As co-founder and President of the Institute for Humane Education (IHE), Weil has spent most of her adult life researching the answer. Her conclusion is that the US Department of Education’s present goal of preparing graduates to “compete in the global economy” is far too myopic for our times.

Weil’s firsthand research, which grounds her book, The Power and Promise of Humane Education, has led her to forward the idea that the goal should be inspiring generations of “solutionaries” prepared to joyfully and enthusiastically meet the challenges of world problems.

“I believe that it is incredibly irresponsible for America’s educators and policymakers not to provide people with the knowledge of interconnected global issues, plus the skills and tools to become creative problem solvers and motivated change makers in whatever fields they pursue,” says Weil.

Weil points to four primary elements that comprise a humane education: providing information about current issues in age-appropriate ways; fostering the Three C’s of curiosity, creativity and critical thinking; instilling the Three R’s of rever-

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We need to build cases for environmental protection around broad-based community concerns like health, quality of life, the protection of watersheds and wildlife and the education of our children. Environmental issues are also social, economic and quality of life issues.

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According to Papert, project-based learning improves test scores and reduces absenteeism and disciplinary problems. “If schoolchildren are given the gift of exploration, society will benefit, both in practical and theoretical ways,” notes Papert.

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how they probed their minds and emotions to determine where they stood on issues and what they could do to change their lifestyle, or that of their family and community, to make it more sustainable,” says Giuffre.

The students went on to help organize a peace conference that entailed 20-plus workshops to inspire an individual mindful awareness of peace that motivates and empowers the peacemaker within. It was intended to incite collective action across generations, explains Giuffre, and was followed by community service to people impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

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Answering the Call

Telling Transformation

Papert’s observations were affirmed by middle school students at Voyagers’ Community School, in Farmingdale, NJ, in one of the IHE 10-week online classes—Most Good, Least Harm—in April 2012. “Initially, students were intimidated and underestimated their ability to express their thoughts and concerns or debate issues with the adult participants. That challenge faded quickly,” remarks Karen Giuffre, founder and director of the progressive day school.

Posing provocative questions like, “What brings you joy?” and engaging in conversations in subjects like climate change, racism, recycling, green energy, genocide and war challenged the students to step up to become respected equals. “This demanded a lot from these young people, because the experience wasn’t only about absorbing complex issues and developing an awareness of the material, political, economic and cultural world around them. It was also about

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Children or adults who participate in activities such as those created by IHE or the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Challenge 20/20 are developing what Peggy Holman describes as “change literacy,” the capacity to be effectively present amid a changing set of circumstances.

Holman, an adjunct professional lecturer at American University’s School of Public Affairs, in Washington, DC, is cofounder of the Open Space Institute-US, which fosters wholesystem engagement, and author of Engaging Emergence.

“Conversational literacy—the capacity to talk and interact in creative ways with others that are very different from us—is our birthright. However, change literacy, a necessary skill for future leaders, is learned via curiosity,” advises Holman. “In my experience, children grasp it more quickly than adults, because authentic expression and curiosity come naturally to them. Children don’t have a long history, and so are naturally more present when engaged in exploring things that matter.”

Global problems of deforestation, peacekeeping, conflict prevention, terrorism, water pollution and shortages, natural disasters and mitigation, global warming, education for all, biodiversity, ecosystem losses and global infectious diseases aren’t yet subjects found in a normal curriculum for grades five through nine. However, the Internet-based Challenge 20/20 program now has youth in nearly 120 independent and traditional schools throughout the United States working on solutions that can be implemented both locally and globally.

“Challenge 20/20 partners American schools at any grade level [K-12] with counterpart schools in other countries, free of cost,” explains NAIS Director Patrick Bassett.

“Together, teams tackle real global problems while forming authentic bonds and learning firsthand about cross-cultural

communication.” Qualifying students may have an opportunity to share their experiences at the association’s annual Student Diversity Leadership Conference.

In 2010, 11 students at the Fay School, in Southborough, MA, partnered with Saigon South International School (SSIS), in Vietnam. After a year of studying, raising awareness and brainstorming solutions for the global water deficit, Fay students focused on the challenges families in underdeveloped countries face that must walk miles to find clean, safe, water sources.

A taxing water-carrying experiment brought immediate appreciation for the difficulty of transporting water, prompting them to invent the Water Walker. The modified rolling cooler with heavy-duty straps attached can carry up to 40 quarts of water on large, durable wheels and axles designed to navigate rocky terrain.

Re-Imagining Education

“Transformative learning, which is vital to the learning journey, goes beyond the acquisition of information,” says Aftab Omer, PhD, president of Meridian University, in Petaluma, CA, and founder of its formative Institute of Imaginal Studies. “In informational learning, we acquire facts, concepts, principles and even skills, but in transformative learning, we are cultivating capacities. This is how certain capabilities become embodied in us, either as individuals or as human systems,” he advises.

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Americans Who Tell the Truth. They are helping individuals learn to embody patience, perseverance and compassion, while enhancing their understanding of sustainability, social justice, civic activism, democracy and civil rights, via both historical role models and contemporary mentors such as environmental activist Bill McKibben, conservationist Terry Tempest Williams and renowned climate scientist James Hansen.

“We don’t need to invent the wheel, because we have role models that have confronted these issues and left us a valuable legacy,” remarks Shetterly.

In 2004, he collaborated to produce a companion curriculum with Michele Hemenway, who continues to offer it in Louisville, KY, elementary, middle and high schools. Hemenway also teaches Art in Education at Jefferson Community & Technical College and 21st-Century Civics at Bellamine University, both in Louisville.

Out of many, she shares a particularly compelling example of a student transformed due to this learning method: “I taught a young girl studying these true stories and portraits from the third through fifth grades when she took her place in a leadership group outside the classroom. Now in middle school, she is doing amazing things to make a difference in her community,” says Hemenway.

Reflecting on her own life, deciding what she cared about most and what actions she wanted to take, plus her own strengths, helped the student get a blighted building torn down, document and photograph neighborhood chemical dumping and have it stopped and succeed in

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Among Shetterly’s collection is the portrait of John Hunter, a teacher in Charlottesville, VA, who devised the World Peace Game for his fourth grade students. Children learn to communicate, collaborate and take care of each other as they work to resolve the game’s conflicts. The game triggers an eight-week transformation of the children from students of a neighborhood public school to citizens of the world.

Demonstrating transformational learning at its best, they experience the connectedness of the global community through the lens of economic, social and environmental crises, as well as the imminent threat of war. Hunter and his students are now part of a new film, World Peace and Other 4th-Grade Achievements, which reveals how effective teaching can help unleash students’ full potential.

Professor emeritus Peter Gray, of Boston College, who

researches comparative, evolutionary, developmental and educational psychology, believes the transformational method will be accepted as part of the increased demand to integrate enlightened educational approaches in public schools. The author of Free to Learn notes: “A tipping point can occur. It’s happened before, when women won the right to vote, slavery was abolished and recently when gays were openly accepted in the military.”

Weil agrees that when more individuals commit to working toward a sustainable and just world, it will happen.

“What’s more worthy of our lives than doing this work for our children and coming generations?” she queries. “How can we not do this for them if we love them?”

Linda Sechrist is a Natural Awakenings senior staff writer.

For recorded source interviews and additional perspective, visit her website, ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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it can cause severe allergic asthma, infertility and lymphoma, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Healthier choices: Switch to allnatural beauty products and cosmetics.

At minimum, check that compressed wood fibers don’t use a formaldehydebased chemical as a binding agent; better yet, choose natural, reclaimed wood for interior surfaces and furnishings.

Household CLEANSE

Banish These Five Chemicals for a Domestic Detox

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mericans are collectively more aware and educated than just a few years ago about the range of environmental chemicals we inhale and ingest, yet most still live with dangerous substances in their homes,” according to Jen Loui. She is a Leadership in Energy & Environmental Designaccredited professional in St. Louis and an industry expert who writes green curricula for high schools across the country.

Guarding against pollution of indoor air is a good place to start; the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ranked poor air quality among the leading environmental dangers, reporting links to many common health problems. Here’s how to rid the family

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home of the top five common household toxins.

Formaldehyde. Traces of this toxin, the same chemical used to embalm the deceased, pervade almost every room.

“My clients are often shocked to learn that they likely ingest this toxic, cancercausing chemical every day of their lives,” says P. Richelle White, a sustainable lifestyle coach and co-owner of Herb’n Maid, a green cleaning and concierge service in St. Louis. “Because formaldehyde is often an ingredient in everyday things like cosmetics, faux wood furniture and conventional cleaning products, they get a daily dose of it.”

Even at low levels, formaldehyde can cause eye, nose, throat and skin irritation; at its most malignant levels,

Polyvinyl chloride. PVC is omnipresent and dangerous. Water bottles, nylon backpacks, pipes, insulation and vinyl tiles generally contain PVC, as well as almost anything waterproofed, such as baby changing mats and mattress covers. PVC usually contains plasticizers called phthalates, which are released over time; it also can chemically combine with other organic materials to produce toxic dioxin byproducts. According to Greenpeace and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), PVC byproducts and vapors are endocrine disruptors that can mimic or block hormones in the body. In addition, the EPA has linked PVC to serious respiratory problems, immune suppression and cancer.

Healthier choices: Look for PVC-free plastics. When shopping for waterproofed items, choose those with coatings made from polyurethane or polyester.

Phthalates. A 2007 report by the NRDC notes that 12 out of 14 common brands of household air fresheners and room

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sprays contain phthalates, which people regularly inhale primarily because these chemicals prolong the time that products maintain their fragrance. In studies conducted by the World Health Organization, researchers concluded that consistent exposure to phthalates could increase the risks for endocrine, reproductive and developmental problems. The majority of synthetic air fresheners were found to also emit significant amounts of terpene, a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can react with naturally occurring ozone to create formaldehyde.

Healthier choices: Put boxes of baking soda in cabinets to absorb odors and scent interiors with all-natural oils and potpourri.

Chlorine. According to the American Lung Association, most conventional cleaning products include some chlorine, with large concentrations in bleach. Inhalation of chlorine can irritate the respiratory system; prolonged exposure can lead to lung disease and asthma.

Healthier choices: Purchase

“Allergies, asthma, lung cancer and heart problems have all been linked to poor indoor air quality.” ~ US EPA chlorine-free cleaning products, especially chlorine-free bleach. Or make inexpensive solutions of white, distilled vinegar mixed with a little lemon for scent for a multipurpose, multi-surface cleaner; try baking soda as a scrubbing powder.

Volatile organic compounds. VOCs are emitted as harmful gases by a wide array of products including paints, lacquers and paint strippers; cleaning supplies; pesticides; carpets and furnishings; office copiers and printers, correction fluids and carbonless copy paper; plus graphics and craft materials that include glues and adhesives, permanent markers and photographic

solutions. The EPA calculates that “concentrations of many VOCs are consistently higher [up to 10 times] indoors than outdoors.”

Healthier choices: Look for VOC-free products and consider using organic clay paint, which has the added benefit of acting as an absorbent of toxic gases.

Most people spend up to 90 percent of their time indoors, where the air quality can be two to five times (and even up to 100 times) more polluted than the air we breathe outside, according to the EPA. “A simple solution is to open windows for a portion of each day or night to let in fresh air,” advises Loui. Making these choices enables us to protect ourselves better at home.

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onsuming food has such an enormous ripple effect that making small changes, one meal at a time, can reap big benefits. How we choose, prepare, cook, serve and preserve our food can improve nutrition, weight loss, cost savings and the environment.

Decide What to Eat

Choosing what we eat is critical. New York Times food columnist Mark Bittman believes that no food is absolutely off limits because “it’s all in the way we use these things.” Yet, he adds, “The evi-

dence is clear. Plants promote health.”

For the past few years, Bittman has experimented with eating vegan for breakfast and lunch, and then indulging at dinner. “It’s just one model of a new way of eating,” he says, “but it makes sense on many levels. By eating more plants, fewer animals and less processed food, I’ve lost 30 pounds and my cholesterol and blood sugar levels are normal again.”

When a friend sent him a 21stcentury United Nations study on how intensive livestock production causes more greenhouse gas emissions than

“One of the most ecologically conscious things you can do to make a great meal is prepare it with food that you grew yourself,” says New Yorkbased lifestyle writer Jen Laskey, who blogs at Frugaltopia.com. “Plant a small vegetable garden and a few fruit trees in your yard or join a local community garden. Even sprouting an herb garden on a windowsill will make a difference; plus, everyone in your household will appreciate the choice in fresh seasonings.”

Kansas City Star journalist Cindy Hoedel suggests planting parsley, basil, dill and other herbs every three to six weeks in eggshells in a sunny window after the outdoor growing season for a year-round tasty harvest.

When shopping, renowned activist, author and eco-stylist Danny Seo, of Bucks County, PA, suggests bringing along reusable shopping bags and choosing local foods when possible, plus sustainable seafood and free trade, organic and hormone-free foods.

The Socially Responsible Agricultural Project offers more eco-shopping tips, such as carpooling grocery trips and avoiding products with more than five ingredients, at Tinyurl.com/ShopHealthier.

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“On average, each person throws about $600 worth of food into the trash every year because of spoilage,” says Seo. Instead of rinsing food before storing, which causes more spoilage, he recommends cleaning it right before meal preparation.

Buying what’s in season (and thus less expensive) makes sense, advises Hoedel. “When you find fresh produce on sale, buy it in large quantities and boil it (one to five minutes, depending on how long the regular cooking time is), and then freeze it in glass containers. This saves money and plastic packaging waste.” Hoedel also likes to store lemon wedges, chopped onions and other leftovers in small glass jars instead of plastic bags.

Seo suggests using real dinnerware, glasses and utensils instead of disposable products. For a touch of elegance, take the advice of travel expert Kathy Denis, of Leawood, KS. “Adopt the traditional French practice of us-

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ing—and reusing—a cloth napkin all week, or until it is too soiled to use,” she recommends. “Family members like to have a personal napkin ring.

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more efficiently) and ensures future meals that require minimal energy to prepare,” advises Seo.

Hoedel’s zero-waste tips, shared via Twitter, include making and freezing lots of end-of-season pasta sauce with tomatoes, peppers and basil.

Food can also be canned or pickled. Seattle cookbook author Kim O’Donnel, who founded Canning Across America and is known for her meatless recipes, says, “My only regret about canning is that I waited so long.

Learning how to extend the season of my favorite fruits and vegetables in a jar is one of the most gratifying and useful skills I’ve acquired as an adult.”

As green eating habits add up, Bittman says he enjoys “a bit of self-satisfaction knowing that, by an infinitesimal amount, I’m reducing the pace of global warming. And I’m saving money by buying more ‘real’ food and less meat and packaged junk.”

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How to Balance Your Heart Chakra w/Galina Ross, Sacred Heart Healer/Teacher, IHAI−6-8pm.

Do powerful meditations to open the heart chakra and let the energy of Love be present in our energy field. You will also receive powerful visualization exercises which you can practice every day. We will create an energy connection with our Soul Mates, and much more. Admission: $30 ($25 if pre-registered). Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-4216717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

And So It Is…Heal Your Life® Vision Board Workshop w/Kristi Thompson, Heal Your Life® instructor−10am-Noon. Fun-filled evening of visualization and creation. Guided visualization, exploring what you would like to attract in your life. Be coached on using your vision board, affirmations and visualizations to unfold the life you’ve been dreaming. All supplies provided. Admission:$15.

Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. Info: 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 2 Practical Tools of a 2,500-year-old Yoga Text w/ Lucia Cordeiro Drever E-RYT500−7pm-9pm. Exploring several concepts from the text:1) The nature of the mind, 2) Why we suffer, and 3) What we do to make life joyful. $25 per person. Yoga in Common, 3080 Deville St, The Market Common, MB Info: Linda, 843-385-6176, YogaInCommon.com.

Learn to Read Tarot Cards w/Sandra J. Walter, Intuitive Healer & Cert Hypnotherpist−2-4pm (4 part class 4/6, 4/13, 4/27 & 5/4). Learn basic skills and tools on how to interpret these decks, and how to apply your everyday intuition to help yourself and others. Admission: $25 a session/week. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

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Unity Healing & Prayer Service w/Olivia Rose−6:30-7:30pm. Meditation, prayer, hands-onhealing. Love offering. Unity Peace Chapel, Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516,UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

11 AM Service - “Making the Big Leap” w/Rev. Margaret Hiller. Community Potluck right after service. Vegan & Vegetarian dishes appreciated.

Join for service & stay to meet friends over lunch.

Love Offering.. 843-238-8516. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 4 SC-CARES Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser−4:308pm. Buffet Style, with desserts available on the bake sale table. Adults $12, Children 12 & under $6. Meet the animals from the sanctuary. Applewoods House of Pancakes, 24361 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island. Tickets and info: 843-546-7893, SC-CARES.org, Facebook: SC Cares.

FRIDAY, APRIL 5 Unity Coffeehouse−6-8pm. Come perform your music, dance, poetry, storytelling in a “living room” setting with fun, supportive people cheering for you. Refreshments avail & all are welcome as audience or performer. Sign up that evening, or call Dave LaCombe for more details: 843-997-4586.

Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

APRIL 5-7 Healing Remedies: Self Care w/Louise McCormick & Cindy Barkei. Relax, experience, and learn about therapies for self care. Includes aromatherapy, healing touch, herbals, nutrition, mindfulness techniques, guided imagery, and more.

Create herbal tinctures and aromatherapy combinations. Materials fee: $35. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $275 fee includes lodging and meals.

843-382-9777, SpringbankRetreat.org.

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Group Readings w/Ralph Mantuano, Medium & Healer−2-5pm. If you would like to receive a message from your loved ones from "the other side of the veil”; want to know more about Spirit guides and guardian Angels; or have questions about your past, present or future life events, join Ralph for an amazing experience. $25. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River.

843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

sary. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $790 fee includes lodging and meals. 843-382-3438 or SpringbankRetreat.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 Stroke! Brain Attack! w/Inlet Nutrition−11:30am12:30pm. Munch & Learn free monthly workshop including lunch. Learn causes of stroke, lifestyle changes to make, spotting a stroke (F.A.S.T.) and other symptoms. Lunch served: Free prizes and samples. Must register. Bring a friend & receive a $10 gift; 2 friends and receive a $20 gift. Can schedule free lunch event at your office location for staff. Inlet Nutrition, 3556B Old Kings Hwy, Murrells Inlet. Linda, 843-424-9586.

THURSDAY, APRIL 11 Mantra–Kirtan Music & Laser Light Concert w/ Karl Anthony−7pm. Performance at Unity. Karl received Gandhi/King Season For Nonviolence Peace Hero Awards for his humanitarian efforts, works at Rady Children’s Hospital (San Diego) Healing Arts Department providing a musical outlet and connection for children and their families Love Offering $15 - $25. 843-238-8516. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 12 Stroke! Brain Attack! w/Inlet Nutrition−11:30am12:30pm. Munch & Learn free monthly workshop including lunch. Learn causes of stroke, lifestyle changes to make, spotting a stroke (F.A.S.T.) and other symptoms. Lunch served: Free prizes and samples. Must register. Bring a friend & receive a $10 gift; 2 friends and receive a $20 gift. Can schedule free lunch event at your office location for staff. Inlet Nutrition, 3556B Old Kings Hwy, Murrells Inlet. Linda, 843-424-9586.

Angel Light Initiation w/Rev Cathy Cartisano Andrews−6:30-8:30pm. Receive a wonderful Autumn Blessing by sharing an Afternoon of Grace.

Angel Light Healing will balance, purify, and integrate your energy centers, open and align all your physical and etheric bodies with the Angelic Realms. Please eat before attending; Wear all white or bring white sheet; bring 2 pillows, a blanket, and bottled water. Registration req. Love donations.

Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

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Pottery & Native Spirituality w/Springbank staff.

Share the ancient wisdom and learn ways of relating to the natural world with greater reverence. Experience Prayer Lodge and Vision Quest. Create unique earthen vessels for ritual using a hand-building technique and a primitive firing process with leaves, pinestraw, and sawdust. No art experience neces-

Montreal-Style ACRO Yoga Weekend Intensive w/Joe Yonek, RYT. Weekend intensive appropriate for yogis, gymnasts, Pilates students, anyone enjoying physical challenge and fun. No prior experience with Acro Yoga needed. Will be taught postures and safety. Must attend all sessions to be included in the weekend. Hosted at Yoga in Com-

Spring Garden Festival w/Low Country Herb Society 8am-5pm. 80 varieties of herbs, perennial and annual flowers, many varieties of heirloom vegetables, herbal food samples, info on herbs for culinary uses and info handouts for herb gardening.

Pottery and organic fertilizer, potting and seeding soil avail. LCHS members avail for garden questions. Held at Inlet Culinary Garden, 5071 Hwy 17 Bypass S, Murrells Inlet.843-357-1194, lcherbsociety.info.

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discounts. Free, but space limited to 20. RSVP to reserve space and gift. Inlet Yoga, 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet info Amanda, 843-685-4758, InletYogaStudio.com.

We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.

APRIL 19-21 Never Done Yoga Yoga Immersion Weekend Jodi Geoghan, RYT. for those absolutely new to yoga or those who have been doing it for a little while or those who did it years ago and who want to get started again, introducing the many components of establishing a regular yoga practice.

Feel confident entering any yoga studio. $150 for 3 day event. Yoga in Common, 3080 Deville St, The Market Common, MB Info: 312-805-5635, MindfulDestinations.com, or Linda, 843-385-6176, YogaInCommon.com.

~Native American Proverb

mon, 3080 DeVille St, Market Common, MB, 843-839-9636. YogaInCommon.com. Early bird registration discount ends 3/12: $125. Register online at MindfulDestinations.com.

Spirit Quest w/ Grandmother June Perry, Wendy Kraus, & Betsy Bowman. Spirit Quest is a deeply prayerful and insightful experience. Being open and receptive to the Spirit is the focus of this sevenhour quest. Prayer Lodge is an integral part of this experience. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $200 fee includes lodging and meals. 843-382-3438 or SpringbankRetreat.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13 Increasing Your Psychic Abilities w/Deborah Broad, Psychic Intiutive−10am-Noon. Re-discover gifts you’ve put aside, forgotten, or never acknowledged. Will assist you in connecting with your Higher Self, learn to trust and acknowledge the messages you receive from your Guides, Angels and other beings. Limited to 6 attendees. $40, Registration is req. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River.

843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

Anyone Can Meditate w/Kristi Marie Thompson−3-5pm. Join Heal Your Life® Instructor to learn and practice, simple methods of meditation and imagery that have powerful results. Learn about the psychological and physical benefits of meditation. $15. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-4216717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

APRIL 13-14 Art in the Park at Chapin Park w/Waccamaw Arts and Crafts Guild−10am-4pm. 41st Year. Over 60 artists from the East Coast with about 20 from our local area. Paintings, woodworking, photography, jewelry, fabric, glass, metal, pottery and stone. 1400 N. Kings Hwy. MB. Free admission.

Child and pet friendly. Info: JoAnne Utterback 843 446-7471, ArtsyParksy.com.

Plantacular Sale−9:30am-4pm. One of the most popular events, a one-stop shopping experience for high-quality plants grown in Brookgreen's greenhouses. Horticulture staff and volunteers are onhand to give expert advice. Brookgreen is south of Myrtle Beach, between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island on Hwy 17. 843-235-6000, Brookgreen.org.

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Foundational Choices w/Guest Speaker Carol O’Dwyer−11am Unity Service with Life Coach and Author, who is committed to ‘exploring her edges’ where she thought she couldn't go, like a fear of flying to a love of travel, from terror about speaking in front of groups to working in training and organizational development and from a reticence to share her writing to the publication of her anthology Gifts from Our Grandmothers. 843-238-8516, Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

The ArtFields Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market .

ArtFields is a ten-day epic Southern artfest taking place from, 2013 in Lake City, SC with $100,000 in cash prizes awarded for the art competition. It is designed to showcase benefits of sustainable agriculture and to highlight the talent of artisans.

Info: ArtfieldsSC.org.

Numerology 101 w/Stefanie Campione−1-3pm.

When your desire to change becomes a stronger desire than the bad circumstances you’re in, it's time to learn your numbers. Learn the 3 things that really matter that come from your birthdate.

Life Path/Birth Day/Attitude. Stefanie will reveal your personal year number, your natural matches.

Learn how to calculate these numbers, learn their meanings and why they are important. $25. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

Natural Building w/Tom O’Dwyer−1:30-3pm.

Nature builder and mason from Ireland and Denver offers overview of Natural Building as a way to live healthier lives and support environmental health. Presentation will include a 12 min. film, explanation and insight from Tom’s many years of experience as a natural earth builder, followed

by Q & A. Love Offering. 843-238-8516. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 19 Feldenkrais & Interrupting Patterns of Stress w/Heidi McGovern PT, GCFP, BFLT−1-4:30pm.

Explore through gentle, easy movement, using the science based Feldenkrais Method, subtle cues of stress. Learn to discover and interrupt habitual patterns of stress. Live a freer and empowered life. $35. Discount to $30 for class students and workshop repeaters. Bring a mat to be on the floor.

Possum Trot Rec Center in NMB. Register at the Possum Trot Rec Center. 843-280-5584. Info: Heidi at 843-361-8436, heidimcgov@juno.com, HeidiMcGovern.com.

A Radiant You w/Amanda Powell Wooten−7:30pm.

A Radiant You creates a Radiant Community" special Dr. Hauschka Skin Care spa event at Inlet Yoga! Free $11.95 gift for participants & special

SATURDAY, APRIL 20 Shanti Yoga Turns Six!−8am-closing. Join Shanti Yoga for a free day of yoga to celebrate their anniversary! All classes and workshops starting at 8am are free. All welcome. 38th Ave N, North Kings Hwy, MB. For updates and info: 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

Experience Deep Ecology w/Todd LeVasseur & Jason Hebal−10am-4pm. Participants explore human-nature interactions, focusing on the intersection of cultural and institutional and personal values, ethics, and practices, and how these relationships shape and are shaped by the natural world. Includes meditation. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $50 fee includes vegetarian lunch.

843-382-3438 or SpringbankRetreat.org.

Psychic Fair−10am-4pm. Mediums, Psychics, Medical Intuitives, Tarot Cards, Angel Cards, Numerology, Past Life Readings, Spirit Guide Readings, Aura Photography, Reflexology, Reiki & more. Door prizes. Free admission. Check out the expanded Metaphysical Bookstore. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

Bowka Fitness Master Class w/Jamie Drye−3:30pm OR 6pm. “Sweat the alphabet and dance the digits". Join B.E.S.T. certified trainer at Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510 Highway 17 N, Surfside. $10 in advance $15 at the door. Reserve at bokwamasterclass330.eventbrite.com. Info: Linda Calvanico 843-655-0839 & bowkafitness.com.

Unity Booth at the Earth Day Music Fest−4-9pm.

Wellness Council Earth Day Event, House of Blues Sat, live local band music and expo at Barefoot Landing House of Blues Sugar Shack deck with entertainment continuing to midnight. Wellness Council of SC. wellnesscouncilcsc@yahoo.com.

APRIL 20-21 Art in the Park at Valor Park w/Waccamaw Arts and Crafts Guild−10am-4pm. 41st Year. Over 60 artists from the East Coast with about 20 from our

local area. Paintings, woodworking, photography, jewelry, fabric, glass, metal, pottery and stone.

1120 Farrow Parkway, Market Common, MB. Free admission. Child and pet friendly. Info: JoAnne Utterback 843 446-7471, ArtsyParksy.com.

The Earth Day Music Fest & Expo. Expanded to two days and two locations. Whole family entertainment, fun and education. Sat: 4-9pm live local band music and expo at Barefoot Landing House of Blues Sugar Shack deck with entertainment continuing to midnight. Sun: 1-6:30pm, more music and expo vendors at the Boathouse, 201 Fantasy Harbour Blvd, MB with 4 live bands. Wellness Council of SC. Info: Kristi Falk, 843-995-3199, wellnesscouncilcsc@yahoo.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 21 Shifting from the Chotchky Paradigm to the Soul’s Paradigm w/Guest Speaker Rev. Barry Dennis−11am Unity Service w/author of The Chotchky Challenge. Dennis is a New Thought Minister, Musician, Philosopher and Comedian.

All are welcome. Afternoon workshop follows: The Chotchky Challenge – The End of Overload , 1:304pm. Love Offering for workshop: $20-$25 suggested. 843-238-8516, Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Breaking Free From Manifestation Blocks w/ Anaswara Erica, Certified ThetaHealing® practitioner, owner of Prasad Healing−1-3pm. Find the many surprising and deeply hidden blocks standing between you and your goals. Dig deep to clear them; learn about intention and Divine Timing, how to make everything in your life work for you. $30. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

The Power of You w/Galina Ross, Sacred Heart Healer/Teacher, IHAI−5-7pm. Explore, create and journey towards personal Ascension and healing.

Recognize triggers, and move past them to find how to work with Ascension symptoms and how to prepare for the Big Shift. Balance energy field with a few powerful DNA Activations and Ascension energy attunements. $30. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River.

843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 22 Private Sessions w/Anaswara Erica, Cert ThetaHealing© Practitioner, Life Coach, owner of Prasad Healing−10am-4pm. Naturally born gifted dream interpreter, psychic intuitive, medium, empathic, energy healer, has witnessed/facilitated in many healings and has consulted/coached newly gifted beings through their own gifts. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. $107/hr or $62/30min. 910-622-4466.

APRIL 22-23 Heartbeat of Earth, Drumbeat of My Soul w/ Joanne Kearney. Workshop participants will explore their true selves within the natural world, finding their unique rhythm with God and the Universe as they come to know and understand their created self. This retreat time will bring about a healing, spiritual awareness that can continue to grow through their walk on Earth. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. 10 a.m., Monday-4 p.m., Tuesday. $200 fee includes lodging and meals. 843-382-3438 or SpringbankRetreat.org.

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Healing Remedies: Self Care, April 5-7 Pottery & Native Spirituality, April 8-19 Spirit Quest, April 12-14 Experience Deep Ecology, April 20 Heartbeat of Earth, Drumbeat of My Soul, April 22-23 Awakening the Spirit Within, April 26-28 Register by calling 843-382-3438 l www.SpringbankRetreat.org 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree, SC 29556

THURSDAY, APRIL 25 Public Reiki Share−7-9pm. Open to all. Gathering of Reiki practitioners for a combination social/healing session, to gaining confidence and make friends. New and experienced practitioners participate in giving and receiving Reiki in an atmosphere of friendship and love to each other and attendees. Honors one another as healers. R.S.V.P. Love donations accepted. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River.

843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 26 Careteam's Dining with Friends' Fundraiser w/Unity Dinner & A Movie night−5:30pm. Film, My Greatest Teacher is a 4-film series based on the true life story of best-selling author Dr. Wayne W. Dyer,. A compelling drama that explores the transformational power of forgiveness. Net profits go to CareTeam's efforts to purchase a new HIV Mobile Testing Van. Vegetarian Dinner at 5:30, movie at 6:30. Donation: $10 or more. Prepay & register at office: Charlene, 843-238-8516. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Balance Your Life and Clear Your Energy w/ Galina Ross, Sacred Heart Healer/Teacher of the IHAI−6-8pm. Energy of the Sacred Heart Healing, sound healing and meditation will help you to balance your chakras, release the pain, feel harmony and peace, feel better fast and live happier, abundant and productive lives. Receive Sacred Heart Healing blessing/energy & a recorded CD with balancing meditations. $35 ($30 if pre-registered) Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

APRIL 26-28 Awakening the Spirit Within: Learning to Play the Flute w/Cerantha Corley. Find out how a Native American-style flute can express your inner song. Let your soul speak to you through flute-playing and expressive painting. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $250 fee includes lodging and meals.

843-382-3438 or SpringbankRetreat.org.

APRIL 26-JULY 25 Return to Our Roots Advanced Yoga Teacher Training w/Lucia Cordeiro Drever E-RYT500.

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An in-depth study of yogic philosophy and yoga therapy. Takes you back to the roots of Yoga, your own personal roots, as you guide others to explore their own roots. Monthly meeting with your mentor, who guides you personally and professionally.

Certification Track: A 300 hour program for teachers with a 200 hour certification, looking to gain a 500 hour Yoga Alliance Teaching Certification, OR Immersion Track: A 300 hour program for those seeking to immerse themselves in yogic philosophy for personal knowledge. Payment plans avail.

Lucia will be avail 4/1 to answer questions. Yoga in Common, 3080 DeVille St, Market Common, MB, 843-839-9636. YogaInCommon.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27 Learn to Move Your Energy Fields w/Rev. Cathy Andrews−10am-Noon. See energy fields using dowsing rods and watch your own energy field expand and contract by changing your own thoughts. Learn how to improve the quality of the foods you eat by your focused thoughts. See how different vibrational forms affect the energy fields of all matter. Receive your own dowsing rods. $25.

Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. Info: 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

Your Life is in your Chakras w/Anahata Musick−1-3pm. A Kundalini-inspired yoga workshop by one of Columbia’s best teachers. $30 and bring a friend for free. Yoga in Common, 3080 Deville St, The Market Common, MB Info: Linda, 843-385-6176, YogaInCommon.com.

Amazing Affirmations – Change Your Thoughts and Change Your Life w/Kristi Thompson−3-5pm.

Certified Heal Your Life® Instructor will teach you how to create and use affirmations and teach you how to easily incorporate them into your daily life.

Simple, free and easy to use tool will help you feel better and draw more joy and happiness into your life. All supplies provided. $15. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

Boomer Yoga with Maribeth MacKenzie−3:305:30pm. A dynamic approach to a yoga practice, for athletic people, golfers, gardeners, those in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, who are active, vital, and adventuresome. Props and variations of postures combined with simple breathing and meditation techniques to help combat the negative effects of aging, and stress. Maintaining peace of mind and equipoise in your daily life can help you to be more

joyful, compassionate, and content. for all levels and all ages. Boomer Yoga books by Beryl Bender Birch available. Members: $20 Non-members $25 Pre-registration and payment req. Inlet Yoga, 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

Love Healing w/Galina Ross, Sacred Heart Healer/ Teacher, IHAI−5:30-7:30pm. share and celebrate, support and uplift. 2 hours of meditation, energy and sound healing, Angel healing, energy attunements. Love donation. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River.

Info: 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 28 Are You an Earth Angel? w/Rev. Cathy Andrews−1:30-3pm. Do you have a passion and talent for healing, teaching, or helping others? Are you sensitive and abhor violence? You may be an Earth Angel. Find comfort, answers and guidance by determining your spiritual origins in this fun & entertaining workshop. $25, Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

Intro to Toning w/Rev. Cathy Andrews−4-6pm.

Toning is an intonation, pitch, modulation, etc. of the voice that expresses meaning or feeling of the speaker. Learn the history of toning & chanting, appropriate sounds for particular manifestations. Find your own signature tone. Will listen/participate in The Ghandarva Experience with Tom Kenyon (founder of Acoustic Brain Research, author, scientist, sound healer). $35 ($30 Member). Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

Kirtan & Music w/Anahata−6:30–8:30pm. Join together in sacred sound and music for health, healing and joy! Experience the power of group resonance with sounds and music that gift all with a more meditative mind, better breathing and an open heart! A good singing voice is not required.

It’s the intention and focus of all of us together that counts! $10/$15 at the door at the Yoga Room, 196 Stonebridge Dr, Myrtle Beach, 843-450-9402.

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Unity Healing & Prayer Service w/Olivia Rose−6:30-7:30pm. Meditation, prayer, hands-onhealing. Love offering. Unity Peace Chapel, Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516,UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

MAY 18-19 Women’s Healing Weekend w/Rev Walks-withHorses & Dot Goodwin. Spiritual weekend with fire circles, pipe circles, drum circles, medicine wheel, life paths, vision quests, horse healings, Reiki healers, and energy healers. Event for women and for men that have women’s spirit. Safe sweatlodges.

Limited to 100 attendees, must reserve spot. Single day or weekend. Camping spots and wigwams avail. Small fee for food and healers. At Land of 2 Sands Retreat, 1997 Fox Hill Rd, Lugoff. Info and details: Rev Walks-with-Horses, 803-233-4388.

Facebook: LandOf2Sands.

ongoingevents sunday All levels Ashtanga Vinyasa w/Todd Geiser−910:45am. Breath work and a powered up flow of postures linking mind and body together for a mindful moving meditation. All levels with knowledge of sun salutations, be prepared to sweat and detoxify. $15 or class passes accepted. 417 79th Ave N, Ste E, (upstairs), MB. lyndsay@secretlotusyoga.com; 843-333-2656; secretlotusyoga.com Unity Church Sunday Morning Circle w/ Susan Boles, LUT & Lesta Sue Hardee, Teacher of Metaphysics−9:30-10:30am. Love Offering.

Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Bookstore for the Miracle Minded–10am-1pm.

Books on healing, spirituality, personal growth, wellness; metaphysics as well as beautiful, unique gift items. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8616, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Unity Church Celebration Service w/Rev Margaret Hiller & guest speakers−11am. Prayer, meditation, song, messages & family. Music with the Unity Band. Youth programs every Sunday.

Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Oneness Blessing w/Unity Blessing Givers– 12:20pm. Held in Peace Chapel after the regular service. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Zumba Fitness® classes at Brickhouse Cardio Club–3-4pm. Ditch the workout for Latin-based, dance-fitness program. Party yourself into shape.

No prior dance or fitness experience req. $5. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com.

Gentle Yoga w/Kim & Amanda–10:30-11:45am.

Perfect for those who want to go at a slower pace or those recovering from injury. Modifications and props will be used to help make the practice available to all levels and ages. 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio. com.

The Big Leap w/Rev. Margaret Hiller–3-5pm. (starts 4/2) A class to dismantle fear and live in your zone of genius. Based on book by N.Y. Times best-selling author, Gay Hendricks. Teaching, Dialog and Supportive Group Environment. Love Offering. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

A Course in Miracles w/Elaine Miller–1–2:30pm.

(1st and 3rd Mon). Total health is a balance of body, mind and spirit. A Course in Miracles (ACIM) is a personal trainer in how to be mentally and spiritually fit by exercising the part of us which already knows how to live as peace, love and joy – a natural awakening. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Highway 17, Surfside Beach (next to Surfside Bowl). elainemiller@sc.rr.com.

Meditation Practice w/Dawn−5:15-5:45pm. Drop in and drop out. Group meditation with instruction.

Free. All welcome. 38th Ave N, North Kings Hwy, MB. 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

Zumba Fitness® at Brickhouse Cardio Club–67pm. Ditch the workout for Latin-based, dancefitness program. Party yourself into shape. No prior dance or fitness experience req. $5. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com.

Beginners Class w/Dawn−6:30–7:30pm. Drop in for in-depth explanation for the beginning Yoga practitioner. No registration required. 38th Ave N, North Kings Hwy, MB. 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

Kripalu Yoga w/Penny–7-8:15pm. Gentle stretching & Restorative yoga, with breathing techniques, warm-ups, postures, meditation & relaxation.

Kripalu teacher. Suggested $10 love offering.

Unity Christ Church, Surfside. 843-902-1416, pennyoga@aol.com.

Buddhist Study Group−7:30pm. Myrtle Beach Karma Kagyu Tibetan Buddhist study group offers a 7 wk course, “Intro to Buddhism”. Group meditation & meditation instruction. Free, donations accepted, not req. Forestbrook Area, MB. Info: 843-655-8056, myrtlebeachkksg@aol.com, KagyuStudySC.info.

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Boomer Yoga w/Kim Holland Stull & Maribeth MacKenzie−9-10:15am. A yoga practice, created for golfers to gardeners in their 40s, 50s, and 60s who are active, vital, and adventuresome. Props and variations of postures, simple breathing and meditation to combat aging, and stress. All levels.

637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

Weight Loss Challenge w/Inlet Nutrition. AM and PM classes avail. Weekly prizes, coaching support, nutritional topics, free metabolism test and more. $35 fee to join. Cash prizes awarded at the end of the challenge. Rules in place for accountability. 2 locations: Murrells Inlet & Georgetown. You can join any week. Linda: 843-424-9586.

Free Health Analysis w/Conway Laser-Like Lipo–9:30am-Noon. Free printed results of your health status: tests and analysis of your body fat ratio, Body Mass Index, hydration level, metabolic age, caloric intake and more. By appt: 843-3477546, 235 Singleton Ridge Rd, Ste A, Conway, ConwayLaserLikeLipo.com.

Zumba Fitness® at Brickhouse Cardio Club–9:3010:30am. Ditch the workout for Latin-based, dance-fitness program. Party yourself into shape.

No prior dance or fitness experience req. $5. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com.

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Zumba Fitness® at Brickhouse Cardio Club–9:3010:30am. Ditch the workout for Latin-based, dancefitness program. Party yourself into shape. No prior dance or fitness experience req. $5. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com.

Awareness Through Movement, Feldenkrais® Method w/Heidi McGovern PT GCFP−10-11am.

To feel better, move easier, look younger & release stress. Scientifically based non-habitual movements capitalize on the brain’s capacity to change. $10 per class or pay by month for $10 discount. Bring a mat.

Possum Trot Rec Center in NMB. 843-361-8436, heidimcgov@juno.com, HeidiMcGovern.com.

Joseph Campbell Series: Myths, Symbols and Human Consciousness−5:30-6:30pm. Coffee, dessert & dialog follow 1 hr. DVD. Love Offering. Info: Charlene, 843-421-0035. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Meditation Circle w/Galina Ross, Sacred Heart Healer/Teacher, IHAI−6-8pm. To share love & support each other & to feel that we are together in the ascension. Galina is an Energy Attunement, Reiki, and certified Hypnotherapist, inviting you to share this sacred space. Bring blanket & pillow. Love donation appreciated. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River.

843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

Zumba Fitness® at Brickhouse Cardio Club–67pm. Ditch the workout for Latin-based, dancefitness program. Party yourself into shape. No prior dance or fitness experience req. $5. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com.

All levels Ashtanga Vinyasa w/Lyndsay Bahn Trimble–6:30-8pm. Breath work and a powered up flow of Primary and/or Intermeditate Series postures linking mind and body together for a mindful moving meditation. All levels, be prepared to sweat and detoxify. $15 or class passes accepted. 417 79th Ave N, Ste E (upstairs), MB 843-333-2656; secretlotusyoga.com.

Wholistic Childbirth Class w/Pat Burrell, RN, CHT, CLC, CD (DONA)−6:30-8:30pm. Have the birth you deserve. Comprehensive, informative, empowering, supportive & welcoming. Call to reserve. $350 for 10 2hr sessions. Payment plans available. Info: Pat, 843-213-1393, BeachBabys. org.

Essential Oil Class w/Beth Good−6:15pm. Learn how to use doTERRA Essential Oils in your everyday life. Ward off colds and flu, bring yourself up when you are feeling blue, heal a cut in half the time, help hot flashes and bad breath, too. See us at Modern Cleansing Wellness so we may educate you! Free & free gift. 843-828-4665.

wednesday Free Metabolism Test w/Linda Sacchetti. Find out your body fat %, pounds of body fat, lean body weight & what your targets should be, by individual appt in MB. Info: Linda, 843-424-9586.

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Free Spa Beauty Facial w/Linda Sacchetti. Learn the 7 signs of aging and discover the solutions Defy aging for younger-looking skin with antioxidants, aloe vera & glucosamine. By individual appt in MB. Info: Linda, 843-424-9586.

Free Health Analysis w/Conway Laser-Like Lipo–9:30am-Noon. Free printed results of your health status: tests and analysis of your body fat ratio, Body Mass Index, hydration level, metabolic age, caloric intake and more. By appt: 843-3477546, 235 Singleton Ridge Rd, Ste A, Conway, ConwayLaserLikeLipo.com.

Zumba Fitness® at Brickhouse Cardio Club–9:3010:30am. Ditch the workout for Latin-based, dancefitness program. Party yourself into shape. No prior dance or fitness experience req. $5. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com.

Gentle Yoga w/Kim & Amanda–10:30-11:45am.

Perfect for those who want to go at a slower pace or those recovering from injury. Modifications and props will be used to help make the practice available to all levels and ages. 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio. com.

Bookstore for the Miracle Minded–11am-4pm.

Books on healing, spirituality, personal growth, wellness; metaphysics as well as beautiful, unique gift items. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8616, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Brown Bag Lunch & Book Group w/Rev. Margaret Hiller & Friends–12:30-1:30pm, based on book A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Contemplative Mid-Week Unity Service–5:306:30pm. Through 3/30. Meditative Music, Silence, Brief Message, Meditation. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-2388616, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Zumba Fitness® at Brickhouse Cardio Club–67pm. Ditch the workout for Latin-based, dancefitness program. Party yourself into shape. No prior dance or fitness experience req. $5. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com.

Oneness Blessing−6:30–8pm. (not 1st Wed of the mo), Unity Peace Chapel, Love Offering Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843238-8516 UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Law of Attraction, Spirituality & All Things Metaphysical Meetup−7-9pm. DVDs, Presentations and discussions. Admission: $1. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter. org.

thursday Gentle Morning Yoga w/Penny–9-10:15am. For all levels & all bodies. Variations on postures for those with medical problems. Suggested love offering $5. Call Penny, certified Kripalu Yoga teacher, 843-902-1416, pennyoga@aol.com. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

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Zumba Fitness® at Brickhouse Cardio Club–9:3010:30am. Ditch the workout for Latin-based, dancefitness program. Party yourself into shape. No prior dance or fitness experience req. $5. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com.

Bones for Life™ w/Heidi McGovern PT, BFLT−10-11am. Support your bones with easy to learn exercises developed by Ruthy Alon. Learn what your bones respond to & have fun doing it. $10 per class or pay by the month for $10 discount.

Possum Trot Rec Center. Bring a mat. 843-3618436, heidimcgov@juno.com, HeidiMcGovern. com.

Light of Day Metaphysical Meetup w/Rev Jeanne Porter Ashley & others−10am-Noon. Informal group: friendly, loosely structured environment, open to appreciate the many pathways to enlightenment, fulfillment and a vibrant life. Various Metaphysical and Spiritual topics explored. Admission $1. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

Ovis Hill Farmers Market in Florence−4-7pm.

Local farm products, grass-fed beef, lamb, poultry, eggs, dairy & seasonal organic vegetables. At parking lot, 2519 W Palmetto St, Florence. Info: Charlie, 843-992-9447, OvisHillFarm.com.

Power Iyengar Classes w/Karyl Tych–6-7:15 pm.

Cert Iyengar Instructor with new training w/Dean & Rebecca Lerner. Will lead a series of challenging power classes inspired from recent training.

Prior yoga experience needed to attend. $15 drop in fee or passes accepted. Yoga in Common, 3080 Deville St, The Market Common, MB Info: Linda, 843-385-6176, YogaInCommon.com.

Zumba Fitness® at Brickhouse Cardio Club–67pm. Ditch the workout for Latin-based, dancefitness program. Party yourself into shape. No prior dance or fitness experience req. $5. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com.

A Course in Miracles w/Marc Breines–6:30-8pm.

Brienes helped with the first printing of ACIM and the first groups worldwide for ACIM. Love Offering information call 704 309-2415. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

friday All levels Ashtanga Vinyasa w/Todd Geiser–910:30am. A shortened version of the Ashtanga Primary Series linking mind, body and breath together for a mindful moving meditation. All levels; be prepared to sweat and detoxify. $15 or class passes accepted. 417 79th Ave N, Ste E (upstairs) MB 843-333-2656; secretlotusyoga.com.

Boomer Yoga w/Kim Holland Stull & Maribeth MacKenzie−9-10:15am. A yoga practice, created for golfers to gardeners in their 40s, 50s, and 60s who are active, vital, and adventuresome. Props and variations of postures, simple breathing and meditation to combat aging, and stress. All levels.

637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

Free Health Analysis w/Conway Laser-Like Lipo–9:30am-Noon. Free printed results of your health status: tests and analysis of your body fat ratio, Body Mass Index, hydration level, metabolic age, caloric intake and more. By appt: 843-3477546, 235 Singleton Ridge Rd, Ste A, Conway, ConwayLaserLikeLipo.com.

Zumba Fitness® at Brickhouse Cardio Club–9:3010:30am. Ditch the workout for Latin-based, dancefitness program. Party yourself into shape. No prior dance or fitness experience req. $5. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com.

Drop-In Reiki Sessions w/Patsy Wixson Reiki Master−2-6pm. Drop in for a 20 minute Reiki session. Love donations gratefully accepted! Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

Friends and Family Class W/Amanda Powell Wooten−6-7pm. Yoga level 1 class with your friend, partner or spouse to try yoga. All levels, class not too challenging-just feel good and let go for the weekend. 1st person pays $10, each friend pays $5. Best happy hour on the beach. 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

saturday Golf Fitness through Yoga w/Pat Dunning, Ph.D, E-RYT500. A total golf conditioning program and body-mind approach to golf fitness. Will enhance power and distance through increased flexibility, strength, speed, endurance, balance, core conditioning and mental focus. Free, offered at The Lakes Rec Center or your golf clubhouse.

For group or individual appt time & location best for you, call Pat, 843-282-7939, email pdunning@ juno.com.

Ovis Hill Farmers Market in Florence−9am2pm. Local farm products, grass-fed beef, lamb, poultry, eggs, dairy & seasonal organic vegetables.

At parking lot, 2519 W Palmetto St, Florence.

Charlie 843-992-9447, OvisHillFarm.com.

Zumba Fitness® at Brickhouse Cardio Club– 9:30-10:30am. Ditch the workout for Latin-based, dance-fitness program. Party yourself into shape.

No prior dance or fitness experience req. $5. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com.

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ACUPUNCTURE ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CLINIC Suzanne Swearengen, DOM, AP 4810 N Kings Hwy, MB 843-692-9243 AlternativeHealthClinicMB.com

Suzanne Swearengen, AP, Dipl.

OM (NCCAOM), is a licensed acupuncture physician and is board certified in both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. In her work, she strives to provide compassionate care for individuals seeking wholistic solutions for ailments, illnesses and maintenance of good health. Additional modalities include, but are not limited to, craniosacral therapy, homeopathic medicine and cold laser. Over the course of 15 years, she has developed her professional skills through credited courses and seminars in order to best serve her patients. See ad, page 17.

BONE HEALTH HEIDI McGOVERN, PT

Guild Certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner Bones for Life® Teacher/Trainer 843-361-8436 heidimcgov@juno.com HeidiMcgovern.com One can always improve posture and mobility. Bones for Life® and Awareness Through Movement® classes, workshops and private Functional Integration® sessions are offered on the Strand and Florence. CE units available for “Bones” workshops. Heidi brings to her practice 30 years experience and a strong focus on the human drive to live a life of harmony with one’s self and others. See ad, page 9.

CHIROPRACTIC ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CLINIC Linda Audino, DC 4810 N Kings Hwy, MB 843-692-9243 AlternativeHealthClinicMB.com

A g r a d u a t e o f Pa l m e r C h i r o p ra c t i c C o l l e g e i n 1994, Dr. Linda Audino has practiced in New York, New Jersey, Arizona, and, in South Carolina, since 2003. She has treated newborns to geriatrics and everyone in between. It is Audino’s desire as a chiropractor to educate the public about

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ENERGY HEALING & AURA READING RENÉE LEWIS, CCMT, RMT, RT(R) (M)(MR)ARRT Aura Photographer/Reader Usui Reiki Master/Teacher Chios® Master/Teacher Crystal Healer 4810 N Kings Hwy, MB 843-241-0609 InnerLightOuterLove.com

MASSAGE THERAPY JENNIFER OLSEN, LMT, MIRANDA SARVIS, LMT SC Wellness and Fitness 3260 Holmestown Rd, Myrtle Beach 910-231-3958/843-685-8408

Making massage feel like a luxury spa experience, while getting medical therapeutic results. Alleviate back pain, reduce scars and stretch marks, improve post-surgery healing, and reduce the discomfort of fibromyalgia. Call for appointment.

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Pat Burrell, RN, CD, (DONA), WCBE, CLC, CHT 843-213-1393 BeachBabys.org

Renée Lewis brings new modalities to the Grand Strand area with the introduction of Chios energy field healing and aura photography readings.

Renée is also a Reiki master and member of the International Center for Reiki Training. She specializes in crystals with her energy work and utilizes her medical background in her teaching by incorporating physics and biology for easier comprehension. She teaches certification classes for Reiki and Chios, and is available for workshops and private sessions or readings.

Beach Baby’s provides services to assist families throughout pregnancy, as well as assistance with caring for baby after birth. It provides doula services and baby nurses in Horry, Georgetown and Marion counties. Its services also include rebirthing, wholistic childbirth education and massage.

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HYPNOTHERAPY

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Mike Oglesbee has developed the most powerful and effective system to boost you to success. Mike utilizes hypnosis, NLP, life coaching, and other traditional psychology methods to provide immediate, positive change within the 90% of the mind known as the subconscious where the root of problems actually exist. Success begins within. Call Mike for a free consultation, or visit MaximizedMind.com for more information.

I work with individuals and couples. My approach focuses on trauma resolution. And by trauma I do not mean only major blows and abuses, but also lesser personal shocks, such as humiliations and embarrassments, especially if these have occurred in one’s earlier years. From a spiritual perspective I also try to bring the idea of karma into the picture, and call this karma sensitive psychotherapy. I use a natural conversational approach that is not based on what is referred to as the medical model with its categories of diseases or illnesses, and I have little or no need for psych drugs. Call me for a free phone consultation.

Mike Oglesbee, CAH, MPNLP 843-957-6926 MaximizedMind.com

Alternative Health Clinic 4810 N Kings Hwy, MB 843-712-2330

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WELLNESS COACH LINDA SACCHETTI

Personal Wellness Coach Murrells Inlet 843-424-9586 or 843-651-9350 As a personal wellness coach, Linda Sacchetti has served the Grand Strand for seven years. My mission is teaching nutrition to promote health and well-being. I provide many services: weight-loss challenge facilitating, wellness evaluations, free metabolism tests, healthy breakfast in-services for businesses, and free personal 1-1 coaching for weight loss or weight gain. Join my team!

Training provided. See ad, page 4.

YOGA INLET YOGA STUDIO 637 D Bellamy Rd Murrells Inlet 843-655-6272 InletYogaStudio.com

Inlet Yoga is dedicated to serving yoga students at every level of their personal practice, offering classes seven days a week from beginner to advanced. Classes include Ashtanga, Hatha, Gentle, Boomer, Hot, Prenatal and Restorative. Our $5 community class on Saturdays, from 11am-12pm, is followed by a free meditation class 12-12:30pm that benefits the Coastal Carolina Animal Rescue of Murrells Inlet. Elements Day Space is now at Inlet Yoga offering massage and Dr. Hauschka skin care treatments. Call Amada at 843-839-2762 to schedule an appointment. Come breathe, empower and transform yourself at Inlet Yoga.

LIVE OAK YOGA STUDIO

Karyl Tych, Certified Iyengar Teacher 9904A N Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach 843-340-YOGA (9642) LiveOakYogaStudio.com Come to Live Oak Yoga Studio to study Iyengar yoga known for its emphasis on clear methodical instruction, correct alignment, and the use of props. You’ll receive individual attention in each class. The studio is fully equipped including a rope wall.

Karyl Tych, a certified Iyengar yoga teacher, has studied with B.K.S. Iyengar in India.

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SECRET LOTUS YOGA & HEALING ARTS

417 79th Avenue N, Ste E (upstairs) Myrtle Beach 843-333-2656 SecretLotusYoga.com Secret Lotus offers Ashtangabased yoga classes ranging from beginner to advanced, challenging the breath, mind and body to connect in a powerful union. Brand new or experienced practitioners welcome! In addition to Ashtanga classes, we offer Ashtanga-influenced prenatal, gentle and Mommy & Me yoga. Also offering massage and Reiki. Mention this ad, and your first class is free.

SHANTI YOGA

3901 N Kings Hwy, Ste 20-A 843-467-5444 ShantiMyrtleBeach.com Shanti Yoga offers Ashtanga (led and mysore), Vinyasa and Hot yoga classes. Free community class every Sunday; all donations benefit h.e.a.r.t. of Myrtle Beach. Each class explores breath, movement and perception. Emphasis on both theory and practice provides students with the necessary foundation to expand in a personal and profound way.

YOGA IN COMMON

3080 DeVille St (same as cinema) The Market Common, MB 843-839-9636, 843-385-6176 YogaInCommon.com YOGA in COMMON offers classes during a wide variety of hours, seven days per week. We welcome all students—new or those returning to yoga. Our schedule is also great for those who want to practice daily. Visit our website or follow us on Facebook to keep up with our wellness gatherings and special events.

YOGA THERAPY PATRICIA A. DUNNING, PhD, E-RYT500 Namaste Yoga Studio Myrtle Beach pdunning@juno.com Yoga-Namaste.com

Free phone therapy consultation. Heal your body, mind and spirit. My yoga therapy and Ayurveda wellness program (a combination of yoga, body-mind psychology and Ayurvedic practices) will help you to heal yourself. Using your basic Ayurvedic constitution–your physical, psychological, spiritual, diet and lifestyle–I develop a yoga therapy program that is unique to you. I look forward to helping guide you on your unique journey toward health and wholeness!

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