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

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15 FLOUR FARM ORGANIC GLUTEN FREE FLOUR BLEND

Spokane Couple Goes Against the Grain

16 MEDITATIVE MELODIES

How Sound Deepens Meditation

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18 FINDING ANSWERS TO YOUR HEALTH AND ILLNESS QUESTIONS

19 COMMON

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20 WHY OUR BODY LOVES YOGA Gentle Poses Foster Flexibility

22 22 YOGA MEETS LIFE’S

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23 LOCAL YOGA STUDIO DIRECTORY A Guide to Inland Northwest Yoga Studios

DEPARTMENTS 6 news briefs 10 health briefs 11 global briefs 12 business

spotlight 14 healthy kids 16 healing ways 19 wise words

20 fit body 22 inspiration 24 yoga studio

spotlight 25 farmers markets 26 calendar 27 classifieds 28 resource guide

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Dia de los Muertos Celebration and Guided Meditation

Fall Holistic Festival in Spokane Valley

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ichelle Phay, owner and licensed massage therapist at Shalom Massage and Wellness, begins a Refuge Recovery group that meets every Monday from 6 to 7 p.m. in her wellness center located in downtown Spokane.

“Refuge Recovery is a non-profit organization grounded in the belief that Buddhist principles and practices create a strong foundation for a path to freedom from addiction,” the RefugeRecovery.org website explains. “This is an approach to recovery that understands: All individuals have the power and potential to free themselves from the suffering that is caused by addiction.”

Phay, who is also a nurse and yoga instructor, has always has a passion to help people along on their road to recovery. “I started this Monday evening group because I believe there are many paths to recovery, and as human beings in a messy world, we are all recovering from something,” she explains. “Recovery can be from a variety of things: drugs, alcohol, perfectionism, a bad attitude. Honestly, most of us simply need to recover from life.”

As a massage therapist, Phay finds that using therapeutic touch is a beneficial way to invite an individual to connect with their body, soul and spirit. “The sensations of the body and the authentic feelings of the soul propel us to a place where recovery is possible utilizing modalities such as massage, yoga, meditation and group work. As we become aware of the sensations physically, emotionally and spiritually, we are able to connect the feelings associated with our body and begin the process of creating a sense of well-being, leading to the potential to start the recovery process.”

olistic Festivals presents their fall festival being held October 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at CenterPlace at Mirabeau Bill Homann Point Park in Spokane Valley. Admission is $6, and includes over 50 booths, free lectures, and a special hour-long presentation on the Mitchell-Hedges Crystal Skull.

Co-sponsors of the bi-yearly Holistic Festivals, Sybil Vaughn and Cindy Gardner, had a vision in 2003 to offer education and presentations on alternative healing modalities to the public. “Our original goal was to offer an educational and fun day to the public at a reasonable cost that allowed people to talk directly with local alternative healing professionals in our area to learn more about various modalities and natural products,” says Vaughn. “Our festivals have chiropractors, acupuncturists, readers, healers, hypnotherapists, massage therapists and energy workers as well as new alternative technologies and health scans, EMF devices, essential oils, herbs, weight loss, detox, aura pictures, books, art, jewelry, crystals, gifts and more.”

In addition, Vaughn and Gardner are excited to announce a presentation by Bill Homann, the guardian of the MitchellHedges Skull, which was made from a single piece of quartz crystal and weighs 11 pounds, 7 ounces. “For over 80 years, the Mitchell-Hedges Crystal Skull has been regarded as an archeological treasure, a technological marvel and sacred artifact.

It is proclaimed to be one of the 13 Crystal Skulls in the Mayan Skull prophesies,” says Gardner. “In a special one-hour lecture being held at 12:30 p.m., Bill will talk about this ‘Skull of Love,’ share the story of the adventurer Mitchell-Hedges and take the audience on a guided meditation with the Skull.” In addition to the lecture, private sessions with the Crystal Skull will also be available at the festival.

Cost: Free. Donations are welcome. Book for group is available on Amazon. Location: 1325 West 1st Ave., Ste. 202, in downtown Spokane. For more information, visit RefugeRecovery. org or call 509-290-7004. See ad, page 19.

Location: 2426 North Discovery Pl., Spokane Valley. For more information, visit HolisticFestivals.com. See ad, page 27.

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osie Michaelis, owner of Spokane Mindfulness, is holding a Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) ceremony and guided meditation on November 2 at 6 p.m. at The Lotus in Spokane.

“Dia de los Muertos is a time-honored tradition where we can come together as a community to grieve, heal and remember lost loved ones,” says Michaelis, a certified meditation instructor. “It is not a mournful commemoration but a happy and lively celebration where we can honor the souls who have passed and celebrate all the joy they brought to those around them. It is also a time to contemplate our own mortality and be open to appreciating what’s truly important in life.”

Dia de los Muertos has a long history in the Mexican tradition and is celebrated across the globe from October 31 to November 2. “For many, fall is a time of sweaters, boots and all things pumpkin spice. For others, it is a reminder of another fast approaching holiday season without a loved one,” Michaelis says. “This intimate ceremony is for anyone who has lost a loved one and will include a healing 30-minute guided meditation, traditional Dia de Muertos food offerings followed by a beautiful ‘love note’ balloon release. All guests are welcome to bring a small memento of their beloved to place on the ‘ofrenda’ table that will be returned at the end of the event.”

Cost of event is $18. Location: 225 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane. Space is limited. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit SpokaneMindfulness.com/workshops or call 208-964-3600.

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Army Veteran Couple Opens CDA Power Yoga

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DA Power Yoga opened its doors last month in the trendy Riverstone community in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The spacious studio is owned and operated by married couple Michelle and Kyle Cooper, both army veterans, and offers warm vinyasa flow and power Baptiste yoga classes. In celebration of their grand opening, the studio is offering 14 days of yoga for $14 for new students.

The couple, who met in Iraq when they were both serving in the U.S. Army, have worked, served and volunteered together since 2004. They moved to the Coeur d’Alene area with their three kids a year ago and are excited about the opening of their studio and the benefits it brings to the community. “Through CDA Power Yoga and other endeavors, it is part of our purpose to support first responders as well as past and present members of the military by providing a space for connection and leading them toward better physical and mental well-being,” emphasizes Michelle. “We understand and have experienced the powerful benefits yoga provides which is why we offer a 50 percent discount to veterans, first responders and law enforcement officials and their spouses.”

Michelle, who is a 200-hour certified Baptiste yoga teacher, incorporates self-inquiry into every practice. “Life on the mat represents life off the mat,” she says. “How do you show up? What do you do when it gets hard? This self-inquiry is so important to a yoga practice.”

Location: 2018 Main St. in Riverstone, Coeur d’Alene. For more information, call 971-3225971 or visit CDAPowerYoga.com. See Yoga Studio Directory, page 23.

Active4Youth Annual Fundraiser and Auction

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ctive4Youth, a local non-profit organization whose mission is to introduce healthy activities to children and combat childhood obesity through after-school sports, is holding their 10th annual fundraiser and auction October 19 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Spokane Convention Center.

The event is the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and includes live music, a dinner buffet, silent and live auctions, as well as dancing. This year’s keynote speaker is world-renowned runner, Don Kardong, a former Olympian and founder of the Lilac Bloomsday Run. According to the website, proceeds from the auction support Active4Youth’s elShane O’Neill’s ementary cross country program, which is free to elementarygranddaughter, Zeni aged students in Spokane Public Schools, Central Valley and West Valley School Districts. Last year, over 6,000 students participated.

Local Spokane realtor, Shane O’Neill, is a contributor to the event and is encouraging those in the Spokane community to support this important organization. “My two granddaughters attend Spokane International Academy and participate in the Active4Youth after-school cross country program,” says O’Neill. “My wife, Patty, and I love attending their meets and watching them engage with kids from all over Spokane in an active and meaningful way. Their eyes light up when they cross that finish line and feel a sense of accomplishment. We need to continue encouraging healthy activities for kids in our area, and Active4Youth does just that.”

The team at Active4Youth believes “that by teaching sports and introducing healthy activities to children at a young age, we can begin to address the alarming rise of childhood obesity while providing children with a safe place to play after school.”

Tickets: $70 general admission; $95 for VIP. Location: Spokane Convention Center, Centennial Ballroom, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Active4Youth.org. See Shane O’Neill’s ad, page 16.

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Monthly Full Moon Event at The Lotus

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The Grain Shed Offers Ancient Grains Bread, Beer and Community

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he Grain Shed, located in the Spokane Perry District, opened its doors in June and is quickly becoming a hub for those seeking healthier bread, pastry, pasta, pizza and beer options. Everything is baked fresh daily and made from ancient grains grown locally.

“Our products are made from heritage grains that are stone-milled, to preserve nutritional value, and fermented, making The Grain Shed them easier to digest,” says owner Shaun Thompson Duffy. “We also malt the grains for our beer.”

Eating local and fostering community are other important components of The Grain Shed. Their website sums up how the team at The Grain Shed feels about these topics quite nicely: “Community is formed when we eat together and create together.

The Grain Shed is doing both, and we’re doing it specifically for our neighbors in Spokane’s Perry District. We hope you visit us.

We also hope you’re inspired to pursue local food for your community—whether it’s here or elsewhere.”

Location: 1026 E. Newark Ave., in Spokane. Call 509-241-3853 or visit TheGrainShed.coop for more information.

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am Karorero and Erin Meuer, co-owners of The Lotus holistic co-op in downtown Spokane, are hosting a morning and evening October Magic Moon event on OcSam Karorero and Erin Meuer tober 21. The first session, Morning Moon Risers, will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and the second, Evening Moon Beams, will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8 p.m.

Both sessions include a group oracle reading, intention ceremony, yoga and meditation. “Morning Moon Risers will feature an energizing vinyasa flow, which is a more athletic-style yoga,” explains Meuer. “The Evening Moon Beams session will offer a gentle and restorative yoga flow that is meant to be more relaxing, and ideal for those who are new to yoga or who want to relax.” The Lotus will feature local yoga teachers and various healers at these events.

Karorero and Meuer plan to host the Magic Moon event once a month on the Sunday closest to the full moon, based on the moon calendar. “The moon is powerful and has the potential to enhance our lives” assures Meuer. “Coming together in community allows us to harness the energies of the full moon to make positive changes in our lives and to individually and collectively grow as we become more in touch with ourselves and the world around us.

And that is essentially the essence of The Lotus Spokane.”

Location: 225 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane. Cost: $20. Space is limited.

For more information or to signup, visit TheLotusSpokane.com.

Connection 2 Health Celebrates Longevity Month and Offers Distance Programs

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n celebration of National Cholesterol Awareness and Longevity month, Brooke Jensen of Connection 2 Health in Sandpoint, Idaho, is offering Heart Sound Recorder (HSR) readings to uncover nutritional deficiencies.

“Through a Heart Sound Recorder, I am able to monitor the rate, tone and rhythm of each ventricle of the heart,” Jensen explains. “The heart’s reaction to nutritional, chemical and emotional stressors can be observed using the HSR, and lifestyle recommendations can be made based on the findings. It’s truly an extraordinary tool to address health concerns and monitor progress in the overall status of health.”

In addition to HSR, Jensen’s practice offers functional nutrition, detoxification, biofeedback, reflexology and more. She also offers distance wellness programs to support healthy detoxification, diet, whole food supplementation and lifestyle modifications to reduce stress and body burden.

“I am offering distance programs at a 50 percent discount during the month of October,” Jensen says. “This is a low-cost, effective healthcare option. I have a virtual wellness portal, and can communicate within 48 hours via phone, email or text support.”

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For more information on HSR readings, which must be scheduled in person, or distance wellness programs, contact 208-255-5444 or visit Connection2Health.com. See Resource Guide listing, page 30.

October InBody 770 Pop-up Events

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olene Fisher, health and weight management coach and owner of No Bad Days, is offering four pop-up events this month at gyms, exercise studios and medi spas in Spokane, Jolene Fisher Spokane Valley and Liberty Lake. These events are for new users to experience the revolutionary InBody 770 machine, which measures fat percentage, muscle mass, segmental inflammation, water composition and phase angle.

“For only $10, new users will have the opportunity to step on the InBody machine during the month of October, and I’m offering it to returning clients for $33.

It takes only 60 seconds, and provides a full-page analysis of the entire body, which is extremely detailed and can be tracked over time,” says Fisher.

The first event is an open house on October 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. and includes the InBody, chair massages and nutrition presentations being held at Fisher’s office located in Complete Athlete at 15312 East Sprague Avenue, Suite C, in the Spokane Valley. To schedule an appointment, call 509-879-7728 or email JoleneNoBadDays@gmail.com.

InBody interpretation and nutrition presentations will take place every half hour beginning at 6 and 6:30 p.m. respectively.

On October 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the pop-up event will be held at The Mat, located at 21651 East Country Vista Drive, Suite B, in Liberty Lake. Call 509998-8342 to schedule an appointment.

The next event will be held October 23 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Whole Body Medi Spa, located at 2204 East 29th Avenue in Spokane. Call 509-879-7728 to schedule or email JoleneNoBadDays@gmail.com.

The final pop-up event of the month is October 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Specialty Training, located at 12928 East Mansfield Avenue, Suite 3, in the Spokane Valley. Call 509-624-4777 to schedule an appointment.

Cost is $10 for new clients and $33 for returning. Space is limited. For event listings, visit Facebook.com/JoleneFisherHealthCoach, call 509-879-7728 or visit NoBadDays.biz. See ad, this page.

Beyoutiful Hot Yoga Opens Studios in Spokane Valley and Coeur d’Alene

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he owners of Beyoutiful Hot Yoga, Wes and Mimi Vimont, are excited to announce the opening of two new hot yoga studios in Spokane Valley and Coeur d’Alene this fall, as well as an additional kids’ yoga studio, also in Coeur d’Alene.

“We opened our first hot yoga studios in Wenatchee in 2012 where we still have two locations, and then expanded to the South Hill and Northside of Spokane,” explains Wes. “And now in an effort to better serve our region, we are opening a studio in Ironwood Square in Coeur d’Alene and another off Argonne in the Spokane Valley.”

The Coeur d’Alene location will offer a variety of hot yoga classes and will also include Home Grown Kids Yoga which provides kids classes that range from 50 to 75 minutes, depending on age. The first Home Grown Kids Yoga studio opened on the South Hill in Spokane one year ago.

“I saw the need of parents wanting to practice yoga in our South Hill studio, but were unable to due to lack of childcare,” says Mimi. “Rather than create a childcare center, I wanted to create something fun and just for kids. We are so happy to be opening another Home Grown Kids Yoga studio in Coeur d’Alene.”

In addition to hot yoga classes, the Spokane Valley location will also have designated space for the Beyoutiful School of Hot Yoga teacher training program. “We have been doing hot yoga teacher training for years and our new Spokane Valley location will have a purpose-built classroom style studio designed to enhance the environment for learning and provide full-time use of a studio to develop the skills to teach yoga,” says Wes. “We offer two tracks to become certified, allowing prospective teachers to choose an RYT-200 certification in hatha or power/vinyasa style.”

New Locations: 1437 N. Argonne Rd., in Spokane Valley and 212 W. Ironwood Dr., Ste. F, in Coeur d’Alene. Visit BeyoutifulHotYoga.com or HomeGrownKidsYoga.com for more information. See Yoga Studio Directory, page 23.

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GAINSWave Therapy Naturally Treats Erectile Dysfunction Erectile Dysfunction, or ED as it is commonly known, is a worsening of blood flow in the penis and is a common problem that affects one out of 10 men globally.

Men who seek help for ED are often prescribed Before After oral medications which only address the symptoms rather than the underlying issue.

There are other ways to treat ED, including GAINSWave, a safe, non-invasive medical therapy that applies high frequency, low intensity acoustical waves to the male genitals to help improve blood flow to the penis. The sound waves repair aged blood vessels, stimulate growth of new blood vessels, and remove decades of micro-plaque.

The GAINSWave procedure has few side effects and allows for men with pre-existing medical conditions to receive safe treatment. GAINSWave is based on a series of over 40 clinical studies which have demonstrated a greater than 75 percent success rate in treating Erectile Dysfunction.

Jacob Deakins, MD, of Inland Wellness and Vitality at 316 W. Boone Ave., Ste. 350 Rock Pointe Tower in Spokane offers GAINSWave Therapy. For more information regarding improved sexual health and GAINWaves treatment, contact 509-474-0145 or visit InlandWellnessAndVitality.com. See ad, page 3.

Acupuncture Soothes Dental Anxiety Dental anxiety, which can produce dizziness, nausea and breathing difficulties in 4 to 30 percent of patients worldwide, may be relieved by acupuncture, according to research from the University of York, in the UK. Analyzing six studies of 800 patients, researchers found that acupuncture reduced anxiety by an average of eight points on an 80-point scale, a level considered clinically significant.

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Top Health Benefits of Camelina Oil Extracted from the seeds of the Camelina sativa plant, camelina oil has recently gained national attention as a potential superfood oil.

Here’s why:

Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Compared to other popular oils on the market, camelina has an abundance of omega-3 fatty acids.

The typical American diet tends to offer more omega-6 oils than omega-3, which is an issue because over-consumption of omega-6 has been linked to inflammation, cancer and heart disease. More omega-3s helps to combat inflammation, improve brain health and prevent heart disease.

High in Vitamin E. Vitamin E is an antioxidant, which is not only beneficial to overall health, but also prevents the oil from going rancid. Rancidity often happens when oils are heated past their smoke point. Camelina oil has a high heat point of 475 degrees, making it ideal for cooking.

Helps Control Cholesterol. Camelina oil contains sterols, which have been shown to inhibit cholesterol absorption. This potent oil is also filled with polyunsaturated fats, which are essential for healthy cell function. One research study indicated that adding camelina oil to participants’ diet reduced blood cholesterol levels.

Arthritis. Camelina oil can be applied topically to reduce inflammation, pain and joint swelling common in arthritis. Regular consumption of the oil can reduce overall inflammation thanks to the omega-3 fatty acids.

Great for Skin, Hair, Eyes, Brain and Nerves. Camelina can be used as a massage oil for the skin, as well as a hot oil treatment for the scalp and hair. The vitamin E and omega-3s are great for both skin and hair and helps reduce dry skin and dandruff. When taken orally, it helps to keep the eyes, brain and nerves healthy.

Camelina oil can be found in natural, specialty and organic markets across the Inland Northwest, including the Garland Mercantile at 823 W. Garland Ave., Spokane. The Garland Mercantile sells Camelina Gold oil which is locally produced on a non-GMO, family-owned farm outside Ritzville, Washington. For more information or to purchase a bottle, contact Jerry at 509-315-4937 or visit CamelinaGold.com.

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Corporate Conscience Leading Food Companies Aim to Slash Energy Footprints

McDonald’s plans to reduce greenhouse emissions from their restaurants, corporate offices and supply chain by more than 30 percent by 2030. They’re the first restaurant chain with goals backed by the Science Based Targets initiative. The company expects to decrease its total emissions by more than 150 million tons.

AB InBev, the parent company of Anheuser-Busch and Budweiser beer, has ambitious plans to purchase electricity only from renewable sources for its worldwide operations in seven years. The first step includes Bud Light. The goal is for all operations in the company’s 12 Budweiser breweries across the U.S. to be powered by renewable energy.

Budweiser plants outside the U.S. will also switch to all-renewable energy, with all products planned to transition by 2025. The new status will be denoted by the label “100% Renewable Energy”.

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A new study shows that there are significantly fewer plastic bags on the seafloor since a number of European countries introduced fees on them, according to a 25year study from the UK government’s Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS).

Researchers saw an estimated 30 percent drop in the number of plastic bags in waters around Norway, Germany, northern France and Ireland. “It is encouraging to see that efforts by all of society, whether the public, industry, nongovernment organizations or government, to reduce plastic bags are having an effect,” says Thomas Maes, a marine litter scientist at CEFAS. “We also observed sharp declines in the percentage of plastic bags captured by fishing nets trawling the seafloor around the UK compared to 2010, and this research suggests that by working together, we can reduce, reuse and recycle to tackle the marine litter problem.”

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As a result, Gary set out to purchase a recumbent trike for her, but A happy Northwest Recumbent Cycles customer he found there were no dealers in the Spokane/ cycles, became a hobby, Northern Idaho area. as Gary eventually became

“I had to change that,” self-taught in building, repairsays Gary, a retired sherGary and Beth Dagastine ing and customizing recumbent iff from the Kootenai County bicycles. That hobby morphed into a Sheriff ’s Department. A purchase from successful business, Northwest Recumbent TerraTrike, a leading brand of recumbent Cycles, and they have since become a top

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Gary and Beth sell recumbent trikes from a shop on their property in Post Falls, Idaho, and welcome people from all over the world to come and take a test ride.

They are currently the only dealer in the area that specializes exclusively in recumbent trikes. “And the business has gone nuts,” Gary says. Beth adds that they get calls at 6 a.m. or 9 p.m. about their recumbent trikes. They carry 15 brands including TerraTrike, Hase Bikes, BerkelBike, HP Velotechnik and Ti-Trikes.

Many people find recumbent trikes comfortable and ergonomically friendly.

“It’s like sitting on a couch, rather than sitting on a fence post,” Gary says. Recumbent trikes also have an advantage for people of differing abilities or mobility issues. “You sit in a recumbent bike, and it’s like being in a lounge chair,” Beth says. “They are easy to control with your arms and legs.”

Gary and Beth can also customize the trikes for people’s specific needs. “There are a lot of adaptions we can do,” he says.

“We don’t care what your disability is.

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We have people who can’t walk a step, but they’re able to ride from our shop out to Q’emiln Park and back.”

Beth, who is no longer confined to a wheelchair, says having a recumbent trike has changed her life, and she also has a stationary recumbent bike in the living room to use during winter months. “Recumbent trikes have helped a lot of people become mobile again,” she says. “They can relax and go at their own pace. And people think you can’t ride them on the roads, but you can. With recumbent trikes, we stay along the side of the road and just ride. It’s a wonderful feeling.”

Contact Northwest Recumbent Cycles to learn more or to test ride a recumbent trike. Call 208-818-5491, email Gary@ NWRecumbentCycles.com or visit NWRecumbentCycles.com. See ad, page 3.

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“A note or picture from you written on your child’s napkin adds a special touch.

It lets them know you’re thinking about them and gives them a feeling of security throughout the day,” she says.

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“People usually eat with their eyes,” says Allison Forajter, a clinical dietitian at Community Hospital, in Munster, Indiana. “The more color and variety presented the better.”

Holley Grainger, a registered dietitian, creator of the blog Cleverful Living at HolleyGrainger.com and mother of two school-age daughters in Birmingham, Alabama, agrees, saying, “These boxes make lunchbox packing easier because each compartment can be assigned a different food group.”

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grains, and inserts a surprise treat for a total of five selections. “One easy and inexpensive way to boost protein is through low-fat dairy options like milk, yogurt, string cheese or cottage cheese. For children that like meat and poultry, roasted chicken and low-sodium deli turkey are delicious options. This is where I like to work in leftovers, so last night’s entrée may be the filling for today’s lunchbox mini-tacos. For a high-protein vegetarian/vegan option, beans/legumes are a favorite, whether in dips, salsas, salads or pastas,” she says.

Forajter recommends exploring varied colors of the same type of fruits or vegetables. Offer green and purple grapes or red, yellow, green and orange bell pepper strips, and ask kids if each color tasted different. Including unusual fruits or vegetables can be a learning experience for the whole family. “Try purple and orange cauliflower or red, yellow, white or purple carrots,” she suggests.

Grainger not only packs healthy foods for her kids, she makes sure they get a little

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Whole grain: ancient or whole grain crackers, pita bread, non-GMO blue corn chips

Treat: a happy surprise could be a piece of wrapped dark chocolate, a crayon or a funny, loving or encouraging note from a parent

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“When children are fueled with nutritious foods, they are more alert and focused throughout the day, leading to better behavior, concentration and test scores,” says Grainger. “They also have the opportunity to fill up on many of the essential vitamins and minerals often lacking in away-from-home meals. I’ve found that my children are hungrier at lunch than at other meals, so they tend to fill up on whatever is being offered.”

Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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few years ago, Dave DuPree and Teri Delany noticed how wheat essentially dominated the grain industry, with products from bread to pasta to baked goods, all primarily wheatbased. So when customers at their coffee stand, Latah Latte, and at their restaurant, Latah Bistro, started asking for gluten-free products, it sent the husband and wife team on a quest that led to their current venture, Flour Farm LLC, under which they market their Flour Farm Organic Gluten Free Flour Blend. The nutritious mix of sweet white rice, brown rice, tapioca flour, almond flour and coconut flour has quickly become a favorite among people with gluten allergies and sensitivities, as well as people seeking variety and additional flavor in their grains.

“Gluten-free is an advantage to this flour, but it’s not a definition of this blend,” DuPree emphasizes. “It also tastes better, and it’s fully certified.” After countless hours, trial and error, and lots of recipe experimentation, Delany hit on a formula they were happy with.

They started using it to make HandPies for Latah Latte, which became one of their bestselling items.

DuPree and Delany have since sold the coffee stand and restaurant to focus on Flour Farm Organic Gluten Free Flour

Blend, which they officially launched this past April. While DuPree doesn’t have any known food allergies nor follows a specific diet, he says that his eczema went away after reducing wheat from his diet, and he also had more energy. Delany had suffered from digestive issues during much of her adult life, and standard medical treatments and tests failed to determine the problem.

With the help of a naturopath, it was determined that gluten was the culprit. She now feels healthy and energized.

Although wheat has been a staple of the human diet for thousands of years, DuPree notes that in recent decades, scientific modifications have changed wheat considerably, altering the crops for higher yields and fast production. “The commercial baking industry demands more gluten in their flour so it will rise higher and form bigger loaves,” he says. “That high gluten content is hard to digest. The body doesn’t like it; you might as well just eat chewing gum.”

Flour Farm Organic Gluten Free Flour Blend is available in 30-ounce recyclable pouches or 25-pound bags online through Amazon.

It can also be found in stores including My Fresh Basket and Huckleberry’s Natural Market. DuPree and Delany also plan to do in-person

demonstrations with samples of food made with their flour. Their website serves as a rich resource, listing both sweet and savory recipes that are friendly to those new to gluten-free baking.

“With every recipe, I provide alternatives,” Delany says. “If you have an allergy, I list options you can use to swap out an ingredient, such as substituting nut milk for dairy. I’m a foodie, but I’m also glutenfree and I insist that my food tastes good.

My recipes have been tested by customers, family, friends and even total strangers.”

DuPree emphasizes that providing a superior product requires transparency.

They personally have visited every grower and supplier from whom they source grains.

“We don’t go out there with a scythe, but we’ve been to California to see our organic rice farmers, and we’ve been to coconut growers in the Philippines,” he says. “We also look at their labor practices to be sure workers are being treated and paid fairly.”

Not only does that traceability set Flour Farm Organic Gluten Free Flour Blend apart from other baking products on the market, but DuPree notes that other gluten-free flours on store shelves try to mimic the rise, feel, texture and flavors of wheat flour by excessively adding additives such as xanthan or guar gum. “We didn’t come at it like that.

If someone wants to make bread or pie crust, they can add those things if they like,” he says. Some of Delany’s recipes call for those gums, but many don’t, because of her extensive research and finding simple alternatives to costly ingredients commonly associated with gluten-free baking.

DuPree and Delany also donate half of their proceeds from website purchases to Second Harvest food bank in Spokane.

Funds are tracked through an affiliate link on Amazon. “We donated for a few years at the restaurant,” DuPree says. “There’s no reason why people in any country should be hungry, there’s so much food out there.”

For more information about Flour Farm Organic Gluten Free Flour Blend or to order, visit Flour.Farm. See ad, page 7.

Sheila Julson is a Milwaukee-based freelance writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the country.

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Choosing Meditation Music

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4 Slow rhythms. These entrain bodily systems, including the heartbeat, pulse, digestion, respiration and muscle functioning, to a more natural rhythm.

4 Natural sounds. They give a sense of peace.

4 Nurturing tones. Typically, these are clear, warm and gentle.

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Choose recorded music that helps calm mental chatter. Here are some criteria.

4 Uplifting, not gloomy. The music should give rise to a sense of joy and beauty.

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hen life is stressful, we know we need to relax. The question is how. Many wonderful ways involve combining music with a meditation practice. Although we can’t always control our surroundings, we can learn to control how we react to and internalize what happens around us.

On the value of meditation and mindfulness, Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care and Society, at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, observes,

“When we do studies of this, we find we can change our brains. We can change our relationship to our emotions. We can change our relationship to the actuality of things in ways that are healing. The immune system responds.”

Because sound affects us on all levels—emotional, mental and physical— combining musical processes with our meditation practice can be highly effective in easing stress. Cultures worldwide have long used music to lift the spirit and enhance meditation and healing.

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4 Sub-audio frequencies. The presence of these is an optional way to entrain brainwaves to an alpha or theta state that allows relaxation and healing to occur.

4 Intention. It’s important for both the musician and listener.

Here are several self-generated ways to further enhance meditation.

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Vocal Toning This uses the human voice to produce elongated vowel tones or humming sounds that can empower meditation. It also slows and lengthens our exhalation by putting a brake on the breath.

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Mantra and Chant Mantras can keep the demons of our monkey mind from distracting us. The word means “mind protection” in Sanskrit. A mantra is characterized by a short sound or phrase that carries a vibration and frequency that extends beyond the simple meaning of the words. Using mantras can help overcome mental chatter, de-stress and set us up for an expansion of consciousness.

Dr. Herbert Benson, founder of the Mind/Body Medical Institute at Harvard Medical School, in Boston, documented a phenomenon he named “the relaxation response”. His research discovered that those that repeated mantras for even 10 minutes a day experienced physiological changes—a reduced heart rate, slower metabolism and lower stress levels, all of which allow the body to return to a more natural state of wellness.

Singing Affirmations Research led by Carnegie Mellon University’s David Creswell

found that people using self-affirmation also can protect against the damaging effects of stress on problem-solving performance.

An affirmation is a positive statement spoken in the present tense asserting that a desired goal is already achieved. With sufficient repetition and focused intention, declaration becomes reality. Adding a melody to our affirmation and singing it repeatedly enhances its power.

Mind-body expert Dr. Deepak Chopra agrees, stating, “Music helps to take the affirmations to a deeper level of the mind so that a process of emotional and spiritual transformation can start.”

We are constantly affirming in our mind what we believe.

With perseverance, repetition and steadfast belief in them, the words of our affirmations become a part of us. Before long, we notice we are achieving what we may have previously thought was impossible. Accessing the rich array of music and sound modalities available can help deepen meditation, decrease stress and allow us to benefit from a higher and much improved quality of life.

Dudley Evenson and her husband, Dean, are sound healing pioneers who have produced award-winning music since 1979 through their label, Soundings of the Planet. Their new book is Quieting the Monkey Mind: How to Meditate with Music.

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Finding Answers to Your Health and Illness Questions

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ften people, like yourself, are frustrated with why you feel “not quite right” while your well-meaning doctors are unable to find anything wrong.

All the while running the same tests and expecting something to change. More commonly, you’re seeking answers to why you have any of the following symptoms: • exhaustion • weight gain • lack of drive • brain fog • hair falling out • decreased sex drive • bloated stomac • constipation or diarrhea • general overall feeling of being unwell Finding the answers to your health issues requires digging into the underlying issues that are causing them. The causes are key to understanding how to fix them and then prevent them from returning.

The good news? The answers to your health questions can be discovered. The phrase “we can’t find anything wrong” is no longer acceptable with today’s advances in functional medicine. Oftentimes, it’s just a

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In the last 10 years, advances in research and clinical practice point to looking deeper than just the typical screening tests that most physicians order. Basic blood work is designed to catch statistical outliers with overt disease showing up.

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I can’t do yoga. That’s because yoga is not something that you “do” - rather than forcing your body into the shape of the poses, bring the poses to your body and explore how they can work for you. Try giving yourself the gift of yoga.

A fast practice is better than a slow one. Not necessarily. It depends on what effect you want from your practice. Personally, I like to move a little more slowly because I like easing into the pose and exploring my alignment within the pose. I like to find my breath, and refine my poses, and ultimately settle in for a while.

Having said this, sometimes it’s fun to move faster and simply trust the process.

lison Rubin, owner and director of Harmony Yoga, has been practicing and teaching yoga in Spokane since 1983. Over the years she has heard many ideas about what yoga is and isn’t and she thought it would be fun to put her Alison Rubin thoughts together and share some of her own ideas about the many common yoga assumptions with Natural Awakenings readers.

Yoga is a physical practice. Actually, the physical practice of asana (postures) is just one limb of an 8-limbed system. The physical practice is the third limb, flanked by the first two which consist of ethical and personal practices, and the remaining five which consist of pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation techniques. The physical practice is simply a tool that we can use to keep our body fit and our energy flowing smoothly.

You must be flexible to practice yoga. This is absolutely not true!

Some folks new to yoga are naturally flexible, but there are many more who come to yoga with tight muscles. Through a consistent practice of yoga, you will become more flexible. However, it doesn’t happen overnight; you must be patient and take one day at a time, one posture at a time and one breath at a time.

Yoga is a religion. Nope! The path of yoga consists of practices that help us to live more consciously in relationship with our Self, others and the planet.

You have to be skinny to practice yoga. Not at all. In fact, some of the most flexible people are not at all skinny. Yoga is for everyone of all shapes and sizes. The practice can be modified to adapt to all body types.

You must stop practicing with an injury. Sometimes this is true when you need to rest or avoid bearing weight. However, I’ve found that most of the time I can tune into the site of the injury and select poses that I think might help and avoid those that I feel would not. Another option is to practice something altogether different for another area of my body and give the injured area a rest.

Alison Rubin started practicing yoga in 1972. Since then she has trained with many excellent instructors and has taught in Spokane since 1983. She currently owns Harmony Yoga, where she teaches weekly classes and workshops, and offers RYT-200 and RYT-300 teacher trainings. She loves to weave the philosophy of yoga into her classes and endeavors to practice yoga on and off the mat. To learn more, visit Harmonyoga.com. See Yoga Studio Directory, page 23.

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“Many people assume that yoga requires the ability to be a contortionist.

Yoga is an internal process and can meet us wherever we are,” says yoga therapist Kimberly Carson, of Mindful Yoga Works, in Portland, Oregon. Springing from the theory that half of our capacity to become more flexible lies less in the muscles than in the nervous system, this calming practice helps the body release tension and achieve a suppler state.

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Yoga poses don’t need to be intense to have a significant effect. Gentle, regular practice can improve range of motion, increase muscle strength and promote circulation of the synovial fluid surrounding joints that supplies oxygen and nutrients to cartilage.

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teacher who owns Burlington Yoga, in Burlington, Vermont. “Where our attention goes, energy flows. When we’re holding a posture and directing this focused awareness into the sensation of a stretch, we’re learning to read our body.”

Agility is usually associated with muscles and joints, but underlying flexibility goes deep to further enhance wellness. Stiff muscles often go hand-inhand with stiff arteries, for example, but appropriate exercise can have a positive effect there, too.

According to studies by physical therapist Miriam Cortez-Cooper, Ph.D., and her colleagues during her tenure at the University of Texas at Austin, stretching exercises performed for 11 weeks improved flexibility of the carotid artery—the main vessel that transports blood to the brain—by 23 percent. Such an increase did not result from aerobic exercise or strength training.

Every Body Can Benefit “Yoga is truly for any and every body.

Flexibility or a lack thereof can be found in anatomies of any shape. Many options

for poses exist to help you find the version that works best for you. Yoga props such as blocks and straps can provide support to encourage experimenting while ensuring a safe approach,” says Anna Guest-Jelley, CEO of Curvy Yoga, in Portland, Oregon. She loves sharing the value of yoga with people of all sizes. “What’s important is working wherever you are within your current range of motion, so your body can open to new movements appropriately.”

Maintaining a regular practice offers an opportunity for individuals living with chronic pain or undergoing cancer treatment to feel more at ease. “Even in cases of severe fibromyalgia, some movement is better than none, and can foster better sleep. Restorative sleep can help to heal microtears in muscles, which can be common. Non-goal-oriented yoga also offers layers of benefits for cancer patients, both supporting physical function, as well as offering a way to practice kindness towards the body/mind during tough times,” says Carson.

For seniors, yoga is an excellent way to foster better flexibility, even in the presence of osteoarthritis. Studies conducted by Dr. Sharon Kolasinski, of the University of Pennsylvania, found that Iyengar yoga reduced joint stiffness and pain reduction during an eight-week period in people with knee osteoarthritis. Chair yoga, though popular with seniors, can introduce unnecessary risk if not tailored appropriately for those with osteoporosis, Carson cautions. “It’s important for older adults to find classes taught by appropriately trained instructors. Inappropriate chair sitting itself can compromise bone health, so teachers trained in spinal health and planes of action are recommended.”

No matter the level of an individual’s agility, improved flexibility is a boon, especially when it goes beyond the physical to embrace mental and spiritual aspects. Abbott remarks, “Yoga has taught me not only how to move and relate to my body, but how to gracefully adjust to change and the challenges of life.”

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer and authors books related to the fields of alternative health and spirituality. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

Where to Learn More Yoga for Every Body: Basics for Alignment and Flexibility, Diane Finlayson DVD, Tinyurl.com/Yoga-Align-Flex Curvy Yoga YouTube videos, include 15-minute morning wake-ups with Anna Guest-Jelley, YouTube.com/user/ CurvyYoga/featured

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Hayden Yoga & Massage

J

ake and Sarah Digre and their team of specialized massage therapists and yoga instructors believe healing and recovery happens in many aspects of life. They have seen numerous clients achieve quicker and more longterm recoveries when they incorporated yoga into their massage and wellness routine. Yoga empowers an individual’s healing and enhances their life, relationships and athletic training.

The Digres opened Hayden Yoga & Massage in early 2018 with the intention of bringing the yoga community to Hayden, Idaho, and surrounding areas. In addition to a regular class schedule, the studio’s goal is to create an open and supportive space available for yoga teachers to rent, teach, commune and build their own yoga practice and following. “If you are a yoga teacher interested in connecting with the studio, please contact us,” affirms the pair. “We would love to talk with you.”

Location: 9751 N. Government Way, Ste. 4, Hayden, Idaho. Call 208-6961330 or visit HaydenYoga.com. FB and Instagram: @HaydenYoga

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Tapping into Our True Nature

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by Michael A. Singer

n 1972, I experienced a profound spiritual awakening and went into seclusion to focus on my inner growth.

This awakening helped me see that I’m not my mind—I am the observer of my mind.

I watched this chattering mind creating an obstacle to self-realization and true happiness. I also came to realize another clear truth: The outside world isn’t personal.

It’s unfolding according to all the forces that have taken place from the beginning of creation. Call it science or the will of God—it doesn’t matter. What matters is we didn’t do it, and it isn’t supposed to match what we want. When we see this, we can transcend the limited mind and embrace the true nature of our being.

We’ve each developed personal likes and dislikes resulting from life experiences that have left good or unfavorable impressions within us. These impressions determine how we view the world, and they limit our ability to enjoy life. We can begin learning how to release these impressions by letting go of the little things that irritate us for no reason—like the weather or someone’s attitude. We have a tendency to resist uncomfortable feelings, so we try to fix and control our environment. A commit-

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ment to yoga demands that we let go of our personal reactions and use each experience in life to go beyond our comfort zone.

The science of yoga is centered on realizing the essential self—the one within who is simply aware. It comes from thousands of years of enlightened beings devoting their lives to the questions: “Who am I? Why do my thoughts and emotions change so much?” This inquiry helps us find the true self inside, the self beyond personality and the mind’s fears and opinions.

Progress happens through cultivating awareness. The simplest approach is to ask: “Who is in here looking through these eyes and experiencing this world?” Don’t try to answer. Just relax back into the essence of your being—the one who sees—and experience life from this place of awareness.

When we’re clear and comfortable with who we are inside, life becomes beautiful—regardless of what is going on around us. We can then help raise the world for the better. There is freedom and peace in that.

Michael A. Singer, author of The Untethered Soul, is founder of the Temple of the Universe yoga and meditation center, in Alachua, Florida. See UntetheredSoul.com.

Local Yoga Studio Directory WASHINGTON Spokane:

Abide Yoga Collective 800 N. Hamilton St. Call 801-201-2147 or visit AbideYoga.com.

Ashtanga Yoga School Spokane 505 E. 24th Ave. Call 509-995-5505 or visit AshtangaSpokane.com.

Beyoutiful Hot Yoga 3017 S. Grand Blvd. and 410 E. Holland Ave. Call 509-703-8875 (South) or 509-474-0302 (North) or visit BeyoutifulHotYoga.com.

Browne’s Addition Wellness Center 2013 W. 4th Ave., Ste. 2. Call 509-280-6195 or visit BrownesAdditionWellnessCenter.com.

The Union Studios 121 W. Pacific, Ste. 400 and 7704 N. Division, Ste. A. Call 509-838-7625 (Downtown) or 509-474-9483 (North) or visit ThisIsTheUnion.com.

Yarrow Hot Yoga & Wellness Studio 412 W. Boone Ave. Email Info@YarrowYoga. com or visit YarrowYoga.com.

Yasodhara Yoga Spokane 406 S. Coeur d’Alene St., Ste. T. Call 509-838-3575 or visit YasodharaYoga.org/Spokane.

YogaJoy Spokane 12501 N. Division St., Ste. 5. Call 509-2905086 or visit YogaJoyNorth.com.

Spokane Valley:

Coil Yoga, Bellydance, & Aerial 304 W. Pacific Ave., Ste. 280. Call 509-5573211 or visit CoilSpokane.com.

Beyoutiful Hot Yoga & School of Hot Yoga, RYS-200 1437 N. Argonne Rd. Visit BeyoutifulHotYoga.com.

Fat Girl Yoga 1512 N. Monroe St. Call 520-444-6020 or visit FatGirlYogaSpokane.com.

Sunflower Yoga 6413 E. 14th Ave. Call 509-535-7369 or visit SunflowerYoga.net.

Harmony Yoga Spokane 1717 W. 6th Ave. Call 509-747-4430 or visit Harmonyoga.com. See article, page 19.

The Mellow Monkey Yoga Studio 9017 E. Euclid Ave. Call 509-270-0001 or visit MellowMonkeyYoga.net.

Home Grown Kids Yoga 3009 S. Grand Blvd. Call 509-342-9499 or visit HomeGrownKidsYoga.com.

Liberty Lake:

Shalom Massage and Wellness 1325 W. 1st Ave Suite 202. Call 509-2907004 or visit ShalomMassageSpokane.com.

South Perry Yoga at the Buddhio 915 S. Perry St. Call 509-939-3726 or visit SouthPerryoga.com.

Spokane Yoga Shala 731 S. Garfield St. Call 509-838-0545 or visit SpokaneYogaShala.com.

The Lotus 225 E. Sprague Ave. Call 509-991-9201 or visit TheLotusSpokane.com.

7Roots Studio 23801 E. Appleway Ave., Ste. 220.

Call 509-979-2223 or visit 7RootsLife.com.

The Mat Yoga and Martial Arts, 21651 E. Country Vista Dr., Ste. B. Contact 509-998-8342 or TheMat.Info.

Garden Street School of Yoga 602 E. Garden Ave. Call 208-660-9746 or visit GardenStreetYoga.net.

Gita Yoga Studio & Boutique 206 Indiana Ave., Ste. 200. Call 208-6518438 or visit GitaYogaClothing.com.

Home Grown Kids Yoga 212 W. Ironwood Dr., Ste F. Visit HomeGrownKidsYoga.com.

Morning Light Yoga Studio 1319 N. Government Way. Call 208-6673813 or visit MorningLightYoga.com.

Reform Studio CdA 210 W. Sunset Ave. Call 208-651-8323 or visit ReformCda.com.

Hayden:

Hayden Yoga & Massage 9751 N. Government Way, Ste. 4. Call 208763-8366 or visit HaydenYoga.com. See Yoga Spotlight, page 22.

Sandpoint:

Downtown Yoga 301 Cedar St., Ste. 106. Call 208-946-7244 or visit DowntownYogaSandpoint.com.

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Sandpoint Hot Yoga 1243 Michigan St. Call 208-946-7646 or visit SandpointHotYoga.com.

Beyoutiful Hot Yoga 212 W. Ironwood Dr, Ste F. Visit BeyoutifulHotYoga.com.

Sarah Rusnak Yoga Sandpoint, Idaho.

Visit SarahRusnakYoga.com.

Blue Lotus Sanctuary 613 Dollar St. Call 208-659-9447 or visit BlueLotusSanctuary.com.

Twisted Yoga and Fitness 323 Pine St. Call 208-963-9642 or visit TwistedRootYoga.com.

CDA Power Yoga 2018 Main Street, in Riverstone. Call 971322-5971 or visit CDAPowerYoga.com.

Zest Hot Yoga 100 N. First Ave. Call 208-290-3812 or visit ZestHotYoga.com.

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Cheney Farmers’ Market – 10am-3pm. Fresh local produce and more. 1011 First St, Cheney.

Emerson–Garfield Farmers’ Market – thru Sept 28. 3-7pm. Features more than 20 vendors, weekly events and activities; a great atmosphere with plenty of parking. Adult Education Center, 2310 N Monroe St, Spokane. 509-255-3072. EmersonGarfield.org.

Fairwood Farmers’ Market – thru Oct 13. 3-7pm.

A vibrant North Spokane farmers’ market. 319 W Hastings, Spokane. FairwoodFarmersMarket.org.

wednesday Coeur d’Alene Wednesday Market – thru Sept.

4-7pm. Vegetables, flowers and native plants, meats, cheeses, bread, honey and jams. Sherman Ave and 5th St, Coeur d’Alene, ID. KootenaiFarmers Markets.org.

Farmers’ Market at Sandpoint – thru Oct 13.

3-5:30pm. Supporting agriculture through education and a diverse community market. Farmin Park, The Fountain, Third Ave and Oak St, Sandpoint, ID. SandpointFarmersMarket.com.

Kendall Yards Night Market – thru late Sept.

5-9pm. Kendall Yards Night Market brings friends and neighbors together in our unique location along the Spokane River gorge. Shop for local produce, check out our array of street food vendors, enjoy live music, share a meal with friends or just gather with your neighbors and enjoy the sights and sounds. Summit Parkway, east of Cedar St, Spokane. KendallNightMarket.org.

Millwood Farmers’ Market – thru Sept 26. 3-7pm.

Supported by community partners, come check out our family-friendly market. 8910 E Dalton Ave, Spokane. MillwoodPC.org.

Spokane Farmers’ Market – thru Oct. 8am-1pm.

Fresh vegetables and fruits, baked goods, meat, eggs, cheese, honey, plants and more. 20 W 5th Ave, Spokane. SpokaneFarmersMarket.org.

thursday South Perry Thursday Market – thru Oct 25.

3-7pm. Fresh, healthy, locally grown food and locally crafted products in the South Perry neighborhood. 924 S Perry, Spokane. ThursdayMarket.org.

Hillyard Farmers’ Market – thru Sept 24. 3-6pm.

5102 N Market St, Spokane.

saturday Cheney Farmers’ Market – 10am-3pm. Fresh local produce and more. 1011 First St, Cheney.

Farmers’ Market at Sandpoint – thru Oct 13.

9am-1pm. Supporting agriculture through education and a diverse community market. Farmin Park, The Fountain, Third Ave and Oak St, Sandpoint, ID. SandpointFarmersMarket.com.

Hayden Saturday Market – thru Oct. 9am1:30pm. Vegetables, flowers and native plants, meats, cheeses, bread, honey and jams. SE corner Hwy 95 & Prairie, Hayden, ID. KootenaiFarmers Markets.org.

Liberty Lake Farmers’ Market – thru Oct 13.

9am-1pm. The Liberty Lake Farmers’ Market averages 40 to 50 vendors each Saturday, and is full of wonderful produce, baked goods, eggs, meats, fish and specialty items from all around the Northwest.

1421 N Meadowood Ln, Liberty Lake. LibertyLake FarmersMarket.com.

Spokane Farmers’ Market – thru Oct 31. 8am1pm. Shop fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as baked goods, meat, eggs, cheese, honey, plants and more. 20 W 5th Ave, Spokane. SpokaneFarmers Market.org.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 Girlfriends’ Wellness Retreat – Oct 5-7. BarreU in Coeur d’Alene hosts this three-day, all-inclusive retreat that includes Barre classes, yoga, massage, meditation, reiki, farm-to-table food and more.

Blackwell Mansion in Coeur d’Alene. $399/nonstay, $599/shared room, $999/solo room. Tickets: BarreUcda.com. 503-720-9451.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6

savethedate Saturday, October 6 • 5-9pm

Beyond Pink Designer Bra Fashion Show and Live Auction

Spokane’s award-winning party with a purpose is back for its ninth year. Enjoy the best silent auction in town, complimentary wine, hors d’œuvres and Spokane’s most entertaining live auction. Proceeds go to breast disease awareness and prevention in our area. $75/ ticket. Davenport Grand Autograph Collection, 333 W Spokane Falls Blvd. BeyondPink.net.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 Jolene Fisher InBody Open House – 6-8pm.

Join health coach Jolene Fisher for InBody testing, chair massages and nutrition presentations. $10/ new client, $33/returning. Complete Athlete, 15312 E Sprague Ave, Ste C, Spokane Valley. Schedule: 509-879-7728. NoBadDays.biz.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 North Idaho Women’s Wellness Fair – 4:307:30pm. More than 100 health and wellness vendors for women seeking natural ways to look and feel better. Food and drink samples, giveaways and raffle prizes. Free admission. Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S 2nd St, CdA, ID. Facebook.com/ NorthIdahoWellness.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 Junk2Funk Eco-Fashion Show – 6:30pm. Enjoy a collection of eco-friendly fashions by local artists. All runway creations are made from everyday junk, trash and recycled materials. Tickets on sale.

Fraternal Order of Eagles, 209 E Sherman Ave, Coeur d’Alene, ID. 208-667-9093. KEAlliance.org.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 InBody Pop-up – 8:30am-1pm. With Jolene Fisher.

Step on the InBody machine to measure your muscle mass, fat percentage, water composition and cellular health. Track progress over time. $10/new client, $33/returning. The Mat, 21651 E Country Vista

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Harmony Yoga RYT-200 Teacher Training Introductions – 3-4:30pm. Interested in becoming a yoga instructor? Meet faculty, ask questions and learn about new class staring January, 2019. Free.

Harmony Yoga, 1717 W 6th Ave, Spokane. 509747-4430. Harmonyoga.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 Holy Fire II Reiki I and II Intensive Training – Oct 20-21. 9am-6pm. This beginning certification is one of the most thorough and comprehensive available. Includes Reiki I and II and is a combination of western and Japanese styles. Tuition: $410.

A Spiritual Touch, 923 E Sherman Ave, Coeur d’Alene. Register: 208-691-8865. Facebook.com/ HealingCenterOfLove.

Holistic Festival – 10am-6pm. Attend holistic lectures and visit with chiropractors, readers, healers, massage therapists, energy workers, experience new alternative technologies and health scans, essential oils, herbs, weight loss, detox, aura pictures, books, art, jewelry, crystals, gifts and more. $6. CenterPlace at Mirabeau Point Park, 2426 N Discovery Plc, Spokane Valley. HolisticFestivals.com.

Rivercreek Wellness Autoimmune and Chronic Illness Community – 2-3:30pm. Join us as we visit a gluten-free restaurant and discuss the benefits of being gluten free. Limited space. Free/food purchases on your own. 521 N Argonne Rd, Ste B105, Spokane Valley. Register: Meetup.com, 509-9191385 or RivercreekWellness.com.

InBody Pop-up – 4-8pm. With Jolene Fisher. See Oct 19 description. $10/new client, $33/returning.

Whole Body Medi Spa, 2204 E 29th Ave, Spokane.

Schedule: 509-879-7728. NoBadDays.biz.

Intention Creation Workshop – 6:30-8pm. Create positive life changes with intention creation and action. Learn how to apply these tools in your life.

Free. 827 W 1st Ave, Suite 203, Spokane. RSVP: 509-230-5035. IntentionalHypnosis.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 Harmony Yoga Workshop Series: Learning the Kula Flow – 2-4:30pm. Start of weekly workshop series exploring various practices of yoga in more depth. Yoga Alliance CEU available for instructors. $35/class or $180/full series. Harmony Yoga, 1717 W 6th Ave, Spokane. 509-747-4430. Harmonyoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 InBody Pop-up – 8:30am-6pm. With Jolene Fisher.

See Oct 19 description. $10/new client, $33/returning. Specialty Training, 12928 E Mansfield Ave, Ste 3, Spokane Valley. Schedule: 509-624-4777.

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plan ahead FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Usui/Holy Fire Reiki Master Intensive – Nov 2-4. 9am-6pm. The Holy Fire energy is highly transformative and very powerful. Must have Reiki I and II certification for six months. Tuition: $1,025.

A Spiritual Touch, 923 E Sherman Ave, Coeur d’ Alene. Register: 208-691-8865. Facebook.com/ HealingCenterOfLove.

Dia de los Muertos Celebration and Guided Meditation – 6-7pm. Certified meditation instructor, Rosie Michaelis, leads this celebration of life to honor those who have passed. 30-minute guided meditation, traditional food and balloon release. $18. The Lotus, 225 E Sprague, Spokane. 208964-3600. Tickets: SpokaneMindfulness.com/ workshops.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3

Harmony Yoga RYT-300 Teacher Training Introductions – 2:30-4pm. Opportunity for RTT200 grads to learn more about upcoming RYT-300 advanced teaching training in January. Meet faculty and ask questions. Free. Harmony Yoga, 1717 W 6th Ave, Spokane. 509-747-4430. Harmonyoga.com.

Harmony Yoga Workshop Series: A Journey Through the Chakras – 2-4:30pm. Weekly workshop series exploring various practices of yoga in more depth. Yoga Alliance CEU available for instructors. $35/class or $180/full series. Harmony Yoga, 1717 W 6th Ave, Spokane. 509-747-4430.

Harmonyoga.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10

October Magic Moon: Morning Moon Risers – 9-10:30am. Energizing vinyasa yoga flow, group oracle reading, meditation and intention setting. $20. The Lotus, 225 E Sprague, Spokane. Signup: TheLotusSpokane.com.

Harmony Yoga Workshop Series: Intro to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali – 2-4:30pm. See Nov 3 description. $35/class or $180/full series. Harmony Yoga, 1717 W 6th Ave, Spokane. 509-747-4430.

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October Magic Moon: Evening Moon Beams – 6:30-8pm. Gentle and restorative yoga flow, group oracle reading, meditation and intention setting. $20. The Lotus, 225 E Sprague, Spokane. Signup: TheLotusSpokane.com.

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A Spiritual Touch Meet and Greet Fair – Noon5pm. Meet spiritual healers in the community and experience their blessed gifts. Free to attend. Services offered at reasonable price. A Spiritual Touch, 923 E Sherman Ave, Coeur d’ Alene. 208-691-8865.

Facebook.com/HealingCenterOfLove.

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sunday Unity Center of North Spokane Group Service – 8:45am & 11am. A contemplative meditation service at 8:45am and a more social celebration service at 11am. Youth services at 11am. 4123 E Lincoln Rd, Spokane. 509-489-6964.

TheUnityCenter.org.

Unity Spiritual Center Group Service – 9am & 11am. Join for joy-filled music that opens the heart; a time of stillness to quiet the mind and body; and dynamic messages that both uplift and challenge us to make our lives, and our world better. Childcare available. 2900 S Bernard St, Spokane. 509-838-6518.

UnitySpokane.org.

Tsinta Mani Choling Buddhist Meditation and Cultural Center – 9-11am.

Meditation, teachings and study lead by Lama Lakshey Zangpo. 2902 N East Oval St, Spokane. 509-449-9829. TsintaMani.org.

Unitarian Universalist Church – 9:15am & 11am. We have no dogma or creed and we are each free to seek inspiration from many sources, including the world’s many religions, philosophy, literature, art and science. 4340 W Fort George Wright Dr, Spokane. 509-325-6383. UUSpokane.org.

Unity Spiritual Center of North Idaho Group Service – 10am. Our Sunday services are a celebration of living with spirit. 4465 N 15th St, Coeur d’Alene, ID. 208-664-1125. UnityCenter.org.

Spokane Buddhist Temple – 10:30am. Our main temple hall is called a Hondo where we gather for services. The shrine (Gohonzon) is located in the front center. The ringing of the Kansho signifies the beginning of our service. 927 S Perry St, Spokane. 509-534-7954. SpokaneBuddhistTemple.org.

friday First Friday – 5-8pm. 1st Fri. Downtown retailers and restaurants stay open, feature artists and musicians and offer special promotions. Free admission.

Downtown Spokane. 509-456-0580.

Second Friday – 5-8pm. 2nd Fri. Stroll through downtown Coeur d’Alene and experience the vibrant arts community. Support the downtown shops, restaurants and businesses. Look for the official yellow ArtWalk balloons. A family-friendly event. Free. CdaDowntown.com.

saturday LuJong Yoga – 11am-noon. 4th Sat. Tibetan spiritual yoga taught by meditation master Lama Lakshey Zangpo. $10. Souls Center, 707 N Cedar St, Ste 2, Spokane. TsintaMani.org.

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monday Half-Hour to Health – 6-6:30pm. 1st Mon. 30-minute workshop led by Dr Ellis at Clear Chiropractic. Learn how your body works to heal itself with chiropractic care. Free. 2503 E 27th Ave, Spokane. 509-315-8166. ClearChiroSpokane.com.

Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) – 5:30-6:30pm. 12-step meeting. Free.

Alanon Club, West 1700 7th Ave, Spokane. Info: Mike: 290-1358.

Refuge Recovery Group – 6-7pm. A Buddhist-inspired path to recovery from addiction led by Michelle Phay. Free. 1325 W 1st Ave, Ste 202, Spokane.

509-290-7004.

wednesday Wellness Wednesday Online Essential Oils Class – 1-2pm. Interested in learning more about essential oils, but can’t make it to a physical class? This online option is a great way to learn more, ask questions, and see how these natural products can enhance your life. Free. Text: 208-699-3679 for link.

thursday $3 Dinner – 4-7pm. Join Main Market for their healthy and affordable $3 dinners. Meat or vegan options available. 44 W Main Ave, Spokane. MainMarket. coop.

Half-Hour to Health – 6-6:30pm. 3rd Thur. See Monday listing. 2503 E 27th Ave, Spokane. 509-315-8166. ClearChiroSpokane.com.

Yoga and Essential Oils – 7-8pm. Join for a yoga class that uses essential oils to deepen and enrich our practice and flow. $10/first class or purchase punch card. Gita Yoga Studio, 206 E Indiana Ave, Ste 200, Coeur d’Alene. RSVP: 208-651-8438.

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ACUPUNCTURE

ALTERNATIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

LILAC CITY ACUPUNCTURE

2925 N Monroe St, Spokane 509-808-0818 • LilacCityAcu.com Spokane’s first dedicated community acupuncture clinic, offering $20 acupuncture treatments in an open, relaxing setting.

Appointments can be made easily on our website and same-day appointments are often available.

There is a one-time $10 paperwork fee.

TREVOR GEORGE, ND

Rivercreek Wellness 521 N Argonne Rd, Ste B105 Spokane Valley • 509-919-1385 RivercreekWellness.com Conventional medications for mental illness work for some, but not for everyone. I provide my patients with naturopathic and orthomolecular medicine to treat mental health issues not helped by medications. Advanced testing available. See ad, page 20.

LISE TAKASHINA, LAC

Peony Acupuncture & Apothecary 302 N 5th St, Coeur d’Alene • 208-292-4829 PeonyAcupuncture.com Find health, balance, and inner vibrancy through a range of holistic treatments including acupuncture, herbal medicine, Moxa, cupping, essential oil therapy, guasha and other modalities.

Takashina is passionate about women’s health and holistic internal medicine including pain management, digestive health, and natural hormone regulation.

AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS JULIE GEORGE, ND

Rivercreek Wellness 521 N Argonne Rd, Ste B105 Spokane Valley • 509-919-1385 RivercreekWellness.com I enjoy helping patients restore their health by utilizing naturopathic and environmental medicine protocols. I provide advanced testing, detoxification, supplementation, nutritional/ botanical treatments, and lifestyle education. See ad, page 20.

ACUPUNCTURE & CHIROPRACTIC JERRY BAILEY, DC, CAC

Lakeside Holistic Health 518 N 4th St • Coeur d’Alene 208-758-0568 21651 E Country Vista Dr, Ste F Liberty Lake • 509-385-0218 ContactUs@LakesideHolistic.com LakesideHolistic.com Our goal for your care is to restore balance to the body while promoting wellness and optimum health through guided care involving acupuncture, chiropractic and functional medicine. Your journey to optimal health is only one step away from starting.

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BODY COMPOSITION & WEIGHT MANAGEMENT JOLENE FISHER

No Bad Days Health and Weight Management Coach 15312 E Sprague Ave Spokane Valley • 509-879-7728 JoleneNoBadDays@gmail.com NoBadDays.biz Jolene Fisher is a certified health coach specializing in weight loss solutions and owns the only research-grade InBody 770 Body Composition scale in the area.

Partners with area health care providers for testing and high accountability health coaching. 20% off for referral partners. See ad, page 9.

CHIROPRACTIC INTELLIGENT BALANCE SPINAL CARE 2310 N Molter Rd, Ste 108 Liberty Lake • 509-924-4443 Info@IntelligentBalance.com IntelligentBalance.com

Not all forms of chiropractic care are the same. Intelligent Balance treats patients using upper cervical chiropractic care by performing the QSM3 technique, which focuses on body balancing. They also specialize in a progression of the NUCCA chiropractic technique that achieves measurable results in a comfortable setting.

Schedule a free consultation today. See ad, page 18.

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY SIXTH AVENUE MEDICAL PHARMACY 508 W 6th Ave, Spokane 509-455-9345 • 1-844-250-9007 SixthAvenuePharmacy.com

We are a full-service accredited pharmacy, providing custom compounded medications and traditional retail prescriptions. We use the finest, high quality ingredients to make each specially compounded medication, including bio-identical hormones, veterinary, dental, sports medicine, dermatology, chronic pain and more. See ad, page 21.

ENERGY HEALERS SUSAN FLERCHINGER

Healing Waters Holistic Center 101 N Evergreen Rd, Spokane Valley 509-879-3264 • SusansEnergy@aol.com HealingWatersCenter.com My mission is to facilitate healing for you (and the Earth) to help propel you into a life you love.

Through energetic releasing of emotional baggage, traumas, other’s energies and fears, we open the flow for your own natural healing to take place. See ad, page 20.

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Naturopathic Medicine & Far Infrared Sauna

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FIR sauna is an affordable treatment for chronic fatigue, chronic pain, depression, detoxification, high blood pressure, skin conditions, weight loss, and many more. The FIR Sauna at Rivercreek Wellness is non-toxic, low EMF, and made of nonallergenic wood. See ad, page 12.

Dry saline aerosol or Halotherapy provides a gentle respiratory cleanse. Beneficial for relieving lung conditions like bronchial asthma, cystic fibrosis and lingering cough. Helpful in treating skin problems like eczema and acne. If you are seeking non-invasive, relaxing, natural treatment consider Halotherapy.

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FITNESS STUDIOS BARREU

195 E Hazel Ave Coeur d’Alene • 503-720-9451 BarreUcda.com Coeur d’Alene’s first Barre studio. Locally owned and independently operated, workouts focus on lengthening and strengthening the body.

High-intensity, low-impact exercise designed for every age and fitness level. A fun studio where women make life-long friends.

Childcare available. See ad, page 19.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICAL PRACTICES LAKESIDE HOLISTIC HEALTH 518 N 4th St Coeur d’Alene • 208-758-0568 21651 E Country Vista Dr, Ste F Liberty Lake • 509-385-0218 ContactUs@LakesideHolistic.com LakesideHolistic.com

By shifting the traditional focus of medical practice to a more patient-centered approach, functional medicine addresses the whole person. Lakeside Holistic practitioners spend time with patients, understanding their histories and evaluating the interactions among several lifestyle factors that can influence long-term health. See ad, page 12.

GLUTEN-FREE PRODUCTS FLOUR FARM

Organic Gluten Free Flour Blend Spokane, WA • Hello@Flour.Farm Flour.Farm We believe food should taste amazing and be healthy, chemical free, and full of integrity. Our flour blend is USDA organic and ethically sourced sweet white rice, brown rice, tapioca, almond and coconut flours. Recipes online. 50% of proceeds purchased through Flour.

Farm go to 2nd Harvest Food Bank. See ad, page 7.

2838 N Ruby Spokane • 509-255-0505 SaltRoomOfSpokane.com

HOLISTIC WEIGHT LOSS CONSULTANT MARY’S PLATE

Mary Stearly, RN-BSN Pilates Instructor Spokane • 804-819-0965 MarysPlate.com I specialize in helping clients achieve sustainable weight loss through holistic nutrition and movement. I provide nutrition and health education, meal planning assistance, help with emotional/ stress eating, and private Pilates instruction. Stop dieting and lose the weight for good!

HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTERS HEALING WATERS HOLISTIC CENTER 101 N Evergreen Rd Spokane Valley • 509-228-3516 HealingWatersHolisticCenter.com

Your personal wellness begins here! Each practitioner has their own business and unique offerings within the center, which include naturopathic medicine and acupuncture, energy balancing and healing, life coaching and personal power renewal, holistic skin care, hypnotherapy and myofascial release massage therapy. See ad, page 20.

HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE HOLISTIC LIVING

Spokane, WA 509-242-3538 HolisticLiving356@gmail.com The only transdermal, homeopathic Human Growth Hormone (HGH) product available without a prescription.

May improve sleep, stamina, energy, muscle definition, libido, skin, nails, weight loss, hair growth, joint mobility and more.

Contact to request a three-minute video to learn more. See ad, page 8.

HYPNOTHERAPY JAMES BARFOOT, CHT Intentional Hypnosis 827 W 1st Ave, Ste 203 Spokane • 509-230-5035 IntentionalHypnosis.com

My goal is to help you on your journey to a more productive and vital life. I use personal hypnosis sessions and powerful personal coaching to permanently change undesired habits and behaviors on a conscious and subconscious level.

HYPNOTHERAPY MARY PETERSON, RN, CCHT

Hypnosis For Self Care Healing Waters Holistic Center 101 N Evergreen Rd, Spokane Valley 509-370-8351 • Hyp.Maryt@gmail.com HypnosisForSelfCare.com Transpersonal hypnosis for accessing inner strength and deep insights, in conjunction with Emotional Freedom Technique, so met im es ca lle d ta p p in g , allowing faster relief of emotional challenges. See ad, page 20.

LIFE TRANSFORMATIONS LIFE DESIGNS WITH TRACY TURNER Certified Expressive Arts Practitioner Healing Waters Holistic Center 101 N Evergreen Rd. Spokane Valley • 509-951-8393 LifeDesignsWithTracyTurner.com

I am passionate about helping clients transform the shame, fear, limits and negative energy of past life experiences into joyful and loving self acceptance.

Let’s get started today building the life you have always imagined and creating new levels of vitality and happiness. See ad, page 20.

MASSAGE THERAPY MARK SMITH, LMT

My Massage & Sports Therapy Healing Waters Holistic Center 101 N Evergreen Rd Spokane Valley • 509-370-2207 MyMassageSportsTherapy.com Mark Smith specializes in the John F. Barnes Myofascial Release approach to eliminate or reduce soft tissue pain in client’s bodies.

Myofascial Release treats the fascial restriction that causes pain allowing a return to a pain-free lifestyle. See ad, page 20.

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MASSAGE & CUPPING THERAPY NAMASTE HOLISTIC MASSAGE THERAPY

Janet Single-Schwall, LMT, CCT 1042 W Mill Ave, Ste 301 Coeur d’Alene, ID • 208-771-1179 NamasteHolisticMassageTherapy.com

NATURAL PAIN RELIEF CHAZAEL LOTION

Joshua Tree Physical Therapy 8475 N Government Way Hayden, ID • 208-772-9774 Chazael-Lotion.com Chazael lotion is a safe and effective natural pain relief product formulated and proven highly effective for patients suffering from pain due to arthritis, injuries, surgeries and joint and muscle stiffness. View our testimonials and lotion-use tutorials at Chazael-Lotion. com. See ad, page 2.

Providing a massage experience to meet each c l i e n t ’s n e e d s , J a n e t Single-Schwall is trained in Swedish, deep tissue and hot stone massage, cupping therapy, trigger point work, and foot reflexology.

Grand Opening Special: $40 for 60-minute massage.

MASSAGE THERAPY & WELLNESS SHALOM MASSAGE AND WELLNESS Michelle Phay, LMT, RYI, LN 1325 W 1st Ave, Ste 202 Spokane • 509-290-7004 ShalomMassageSpokane.com

Michelle Phay is a nurse, massage therapist, yoga and fitness instructor and educator with a background in dance and nutrition. She specializes in massage, yoga and health classes and works with stress, anxiety, those in recovery from life, chemical dependency and physical challenges. See ad, page 19.

MINERAL THERAPY WONDERS OF THE WORLD Located in the Flour Mill 621 W Mallon Ave Spokane • 509-325-2867 WondersOfTheWorldInc.com

Opal is the gemstone of the month at Wonders of the Wo r l d . I t s y m b o l i z e s appropriate expression of powerful, deep emotions. It is also the birthstone for October. The name opal is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit upala, meaning “precious stone,” and later the Greek derivative “Opallios,” meaning “to see a change of color.” See ad, page 17.

NATUROPATHS BROOKE JENSEN, NATUROPATH Connection 2 Health, LLC 231 N 3rd Ave, Ste 102 Sandpoint, ID • 208-231-7149 C2HWellness@gmail.com Connection2Health.com

Brooke Jensen offers A-Z holistic care locally and at a distance. She specializes in functional nutrition, biofeedback, Chinese medicine and the evaluation of your specific chemistry to create tailor-made wellness plans and programs for individuals and families.

NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS PAMELA LANGENDERFER, ND, LAC LAKESIDE HOLISTIC HEALTH 518 N 4th St • Coeur d’Alene 208-758-0568 21651 E Country Vista Dr, Ste F Liberty Lake • 509-385-0218 ContactUs@LakesideHolistic.com LakesideHolistic.com

Dr. Langenderfer is a naturopathic physician and acupuncturist specializing in infertility and hormone care. She is passionate about empowering patients to lead a healthy life and believes optimal health is best achieved in partnership with her patients. See ad, page 12.

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Naturopathic Medicine & Far Infrared Sauna

Rivercreek IMPROVE GUTWellness HEALTH 521 NWEIGHT Argonne Rd, Ste B105 LOSE DECREASE Valley CHRONIC• PAIN Spokane 509-919-1385 IMPROVE HEALTH RivercreekWellness.com The naturopathic doctors at Rivercreek Wellness work with chronic conditions while giving hope to the patient. We focus on autoimmune disorders, chronic symptoms, mental health conditions, and holistic addiction education. See ad, page 20.

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CULTIVATE: MIND-BODY NUTRITION LAKESIDE HOLISTIC HEALTH 518 N 4th St • Coeur d’Alene 208-758-0568 21651 E Country Vista Dr, Ste F Liberty Lake • 509-385-0218 ContactUs@LakesideHolistic.com LakesideHolistic.com

Cultivate: Mind-Body Nutrition is founded on the principle of h u m a n i st i c h e a lth c a r e a n d grounded in the belief that changing your diet and lifestyle should enhance your life, not restrict it; allowing you to show up better in your life and world. See ad, page 12.

ORGANIC SKINCARE & MEDICAL AESTHETICS EMILY ELIZABETH SKINCARE STUDIO 30 E Sprague Ave, Ste C Spokane • 509-475-3284 EmilyElizabethSkincare.com

Emily Elizabeth is a Medically Trained Master Aesthetician with more than 16 years experience in the spa industry.

Her natural approach to skincare is complemented by high quality medical-grade and organic skincare products. Treat your skin to a luxury facial and book online today! See ad, page 16.

PAST LIFE REGRESSION SOUL BASED LIFE

Life is like riding a bicycle.

To keep your balance, you must keep moving. ~Albert Einstein

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Becca Althouse, CHt, LMT 59 Queen Ave, Ste 104 Spokane • 808-250-8344 WithBecca.com Specializing in Quantum Healing Hypnosis (QHHT), past-life regression, hypnosis, quantum energy readings and Starseed DNA upgrades. Connect and communicate with your higher self for healing, guidance and deeper understanding of any aspect of your life; physical, emotional or spiritual. Free consultation.

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PET SERVICES HAPPY TAILS ON TRAILS Kenzie Ferguson Spokane • 281-780-3878 KFerg5265@gmail.com Facebook.com/HTOT5265

Dogs require 30-to-120 minutes of exercise every day to stay healthy and happy. My passion is to help loving pet owners do just this! I pick dogs up from their home, take them on fun and playful hikes, and then drop them back off feeling revitalized!

RECUMBENT BICYCLES NORTHWEST RECUMBENT CYCLES

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Do you struggle with balance, MS, have a physical disability, arthritis, autoimmune disease or other health issue? You can still exercise! Recumbent bicycles are ergonomically designed, safe, reliable and fun. Test ride a recumbent cycle today and start exercising! See ad, page 3.

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Jennifer Brown 923 E Sherman • CdA 208-691-8865 Facebook.com/HealingCenterOfLove

INLAND WELLNESS & VITALITY Jacob Deakins, MD 316 W Boone Ave, Ste 350 Rock Pointe Tower Spokane • 509-474-0145 Info@InlandWellnessAndVitality.com InlandWellnessAndVitality.com

Dr. Deakins recognizes sexual health is vital to a vibrant and healthy life. At Inland Wellness & Vitality, we are certified and trained in multiple cutting-edge therapies which can enhance and increase sexual function and fulfillment for men and women of any age. See ad, page 3.

Post Falls • 702-401-4224 DefiantCoffee.co Facebook.com/DefiantCoffee

UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER 2900 S Bernard St, Spokane 509-838-6518 UnitySpokane.org

Unity offers practical, spiritual teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living.

If you are looking for a transformative, spiritual home and want to build a better life and world, please join us. We are an open and affirming community. Everyone is welcome.

THERMOGRAPHY INSIGHT THERMAL IMAGING 316 W Boone Ave, Ste 777 Spokane • 509-315-4154 InsightThermography.com

At Insight Thermal Imaging we provide an exceptional health screening tool that gives medical providers an insight into both breast and overall physical health. We use the most accurate stateof-the-art equipment to provide radiation-free, non-invasive, painless and completely safe procedures. See ad, page 11.

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Available at coffee shops, fitness centers, yoga and Pilates studios, healing centers, vitamin shops, libraries, juice bars, YMCAs, and various markets like: • Flour Mill Natural Foods

• Pigtails Mercantile

• Fred Meyer: CdA, Thor/Freya, North

• Pilgrim’s Market

• Garland Mercantile

• Rocket Market Organic Grocery Store

• Green’s Fresh Market

• Rosauers: 29th Ave South Hill, Freya, North, Spokane Valley

• Grocery Outlet: CdA, Downtown, North, Spokane Valley

• Super One Foods: CdA, Hayden, Post Falls

• Huckleberry’s Natural Market

• The Grain Shed

• Main Market Co-op

• Trader Joe’s South Hill (outside, west wall)

• Natural Grocers

• Yoke’s Fresh Market: Eagle Ridge, Liberty Lake, North Foothills Dr., Sandpoint, Spokane Valley

• Petunias Gourmet & Organic Marketplace

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