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YOGA Featuring Tara Stiles and Kamini Desai

THE POWER OF OM Connecting with the Keynote of the Universe

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Have a Sheen that's Green

Mindful Kids

How to Teach Little Ones to Be Calm and Focused

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letterfrompublisher Dear Natural Awakenings Readers & Friends,

contact us Publisher Tina Woods CEO Sharon Bruckman Marketing Director Roger Dubin Editor Alison Chabonais Linda Sechrist

Welcome to our September issue of New York’s leading community magazine. During the development of this month’s magazine, we bonded together with others in our community who are on the same mission of health, healing, awareness and happiness to bring you our very special Yoga month issue. Our goal to share with you is that the word Yoga is not just a representation of classes with a mat but the true beauty of Yoga is the vibration of the actions within the practice that bring peace and harmony to one’s heart and soul. A mental massage some may say. May you absorb these feelings as often as you can throughout the course of your weekly routine this month and every month to come.

Feel Good, Live Simply, Laugh More,

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Calendar Editor Janet Merryman Design & Production Julee Bode Natural Awakenings NYC P.O. Box 482 Radio City Station New York, NY 10101 www.na-newyorkcity.com Contact: publisher@na-newyorkcity.com

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8 newsbriefs 18 ecotipt 18 healthbriefs 20 globalbriefs 28 greenliving 30 healthykids 32 wisewords 33 community

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34 inspiration 35 calendar 38 community

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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.

23 THE RULES OF THE WORLD

by Tara Stiles

28 A LOVELY LOO THAT’S ALL GREEN, TOO

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Tips for Eco-Friendly Plants, Shades and Cleaners

by Avery Mack

30 MINDFULNESS

FOR LITTLE ONES Teaching Kids to Be Calm and Focused

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by Traci Childress

32 KAMINI DESAI

EXPLORES A YOGIC LIFE

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Inner Calmness Leads to Self-Mastery

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Sounding the Key Note of the Universe

by Sam Saunders

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newsbriefs As Green As It Gets– Wheatgrass & Sprouts

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hat is the single most important thing you can do for your health?

EAT YOUR GREENS. Most doctors and nutritionists agree that the average American diet is severely lacking in green leafy vegetables, the most nutritious foods.

Of the greens, wheatgrass and sprouts are the most potent.

Adding these to your diet, even if in small quantities, can be extremely beneficial to your overall health.

Juice bars and health food stores throughout NYC serve organic wheatgrass juice grown by Perfect Foods and also carry their sprouts. The company has supplied the city for over 30 years and has become known as the highest quality indoor grower in the world. Wheatgrass, sunflower, buckwheat, and pea greens are packed not only with every vitamin and mineral, but with living enzymes and fresh chlorophyll. These foods inspire thousands of New Yorkers to improve their diet and feel healthier.

Inquire with your local health food store or juice bar to see if they carry these amazing green foods from Perfect Foods. For locations near you call 1-800 WHEATGRASS (943-2847). More info at: 800wheatgrass.com. Facebook - Perfect Foods Inc. See ad page 5.

Free Fitness Clinics with inSHAPE Fitness in September

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ith a hectic schedule, a visit to the gym either adds stress or seems like a total luxury. What do you do when you just don’t have time? Skip it, right? But what if there were efficient exercise options, suitable for all body types, ages, abilities, that you could do anywhere? What if you could learn how to make the most of even 10 minutes of exercise time?

This fall, the experts at inSHAPE Fitness, a personal training company in business since 1997, will be teaching mini-workouts and conducting functional clinics, utilizing this approach. We will help you make the most of your fitness time and introduce you to inMOTION, our proprietary workout module that delivers you an infinite number of high quality, body weight exercises online, anywhere you are, for any number of minutes that you have available.

The events are free, and participants will walk away with a free trial of our inMOTION Workouts online application. Giveaways, such as free annual memberships and training sessions will also be raffled off.

More information at BodyByInSHAPE.com/events. See all events in calendar on page 34.

As you get older, you may need less sleep;

But you still need

QUALITY SLEEP. So you think that you may have sleep apnea. Perhaps your wife says you snore a lot and sometimes it scares her when you just stop breathing. Maybe you wake up gasping for air with your heart racing. Do you ever lie in bed and toss and turn without being able to go to sleep despite the fact that you are exhausted? Sleep disorders affect millions of people and mostly go undiagnosed.

Without a diagnosis, they can still ruin your sleep and leave you tired, unhealthy and cranky.

Without a diagnosis, you can’t get drugs or a CPAP machine. You can’t get surgery or prostheses.

But you can get some very safe & simple herbal products that will solve your problems.

Don’t “wonder if it will work…” TRY IT AND FIND OUT. Sleep Apnea Relief was designed by a sleep apnea sufferer…Me. I use it every night and I have for more than 8 years. I haven’t worn a CPAP or had a sleepless night since. I also have occasional problems with Restless Leg Syndrome so I developed Leg Relaxer. It worked within 5 minutes. I take Sleep Apnea Relief before bed every night and I keep Leg Relaxer on my night-stand. These products are all natural and are made from herbs that have been safely used for thousands of years.

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Refreshing America’s Spirit Since 1871

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aturally sodium-free and alkaline, with a 7.8 pH, plus an abundance of minerals, Mountain Valley Spring Water has been continuously bottled at the same high-quality, natural spring source in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, since 1871.

Today, the company continues the tradition of offering its water in many packages, including five different sizes of glass bottles, ranging from the smaller bottles by the case to the larger returnable/reusable bottles for traditional water coolers.

Every drop of Mountain Valley Spring Water still emanates from the original free-flowing spring source, protected by the company’s 2,000 acres of pristine forestland.

Mountain Valley prides itself on not only providing a premium product, but also in being mindful of the environment with its focus on recycled glass and reusable packaging materials.

The company’s natural spring water has a storied history in the United States.

Over the past 140 years, it has been the water choice for 13 presidents (Coolidge to Clinton); served in the U.S. Senate since the 1920s; kept the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll hydrated; and provided minerals to boxing greats Joe Louis and Sugar Ray Robinson, as well as Triple Crown winner Secretariat.

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Intensive Yoga Teacher Training at Your-Movement Wellness Center

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our-Movement Wellness Center, a boutique wellness studio in the heart of midtown Manhattan, offers a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program, which is fully registered and approved by the Yoga Alliance.

The highly individualized (10 student maximum) program is designed to provide you with a solid foundation as you deepen your understanding of yoga and begin your journey as an instructor. The next teacher training takes place October 1 through 31, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.

Your-Movement’s classroom approach is a vinyasa flow style, with a heavy emphasis on alignment. You will learn how to create a safe, creative and challenging yoga class, which can be modified for any fitness level. Lead instructors offer support every step of the way as you build your understanding of the yoga practice and your confidence to teach. Each trainee is encouraged to develop his or her own voice as a student and an instructor.

Location: 43 W. 46th St. (between 5th and 6th Avenues), on 3rd floor, NYC. To speak with an adviser, please email Info@Your-Movement.com. For more information or an application, visit Your-Movement.com or call 212-302-5651.

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Enlightened Health Symposium to Celebrate the Healing Power of Yoga

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he ancient science of yoga has gained the respect of the modern medical community, thanks in great measure to the teachings of Integral Yoga founder Sri Swami Satchidananda.

To explore yoga’s power to heal and to honor this yoga master, Integral Yoga Institute (IYI) of NYC will present the Enlightened Health Symposium: A Global Garland Event Celebrating the 100th Birth Anniversary of Satchidananda on Saturday, October 18, at the New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 West 64th Street at Central Park West.

Featuring Dr. Dean Ornish, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Dr. Sandra Amrita McLanahan, Nischala Joy Devi, Dr. Timothy McCall and Michael Lerner— all leading luminaries in the fields of natural health and preventive medicine who were deeply influenced by Satchidananda’s teachings—the event will be hosted by Swami Ramananda, president of the IYI of San Francisco (and formerly of IYI of NYC).

The all-day celebration will include two panel discussions on the emerging field of yoga therapy and also feature the Enlightened Vegetarian Fair and Integral Yoga Expo. Yummy vegetarian and vegan samples and tastings will inspire you. You’ll also meet and learn from many innovative yoga teachers that have adapted Integral Yoga to serve a variety of populations and health conditions.

Come and learn how to maximize your own health and well-being and that of your clients and patients. You will have a wonderful and enlightening day!

For tickets and more information, visit iyiny.org. See ad page 2.

Hay House Offers a Life Changing Convention in New York, NY I Can Do It!® September 20-21, 2014

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Featuring many of today’s most life-changing and • Enrich your relationships • Heal past pain powerful motivational authors, attendees will spend the weekend listening to suchGive headliners as Dr. Waynehappier Dyer,you! yourself the giſt of a healthier, Dr. Christiane Northrup, Doreen Virtue, Congressman Tim Ryan, Kris Carr and Gabrielle Bernstein along with many other best-selling authors and acclaimed speakers.

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Best Loved Body-Mind-Spirit Expo Returns to New Jersey!

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he ever-popular Awaken Wellness Fair comes back to New Jersey on Sunday, October 5th at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel at 2117 NJ Rte. 4 in Fort Lee NJ 07024 from 10 am to 5 pm.

Now in its 13th year, this wellness focused, educational and experiential event has attracted well over 100 exhibitors each spring and fall. Growing from 42 people at the first event in 2002 to 1,000 people in recent years, the goal remains to make the public aware of the many wellness services and products that are available today. Many people are aware only of the allopathic route, often suggesting “take a pill” or “cut it off.” The event attracts men and women who are curious about holistic practices including the world of ancient, as well as new cuttingedge, healing/wellness methods.

The day includes two rooms of speakers. One room’s talks have a more scientific basis, the other is more metaphysical.

There is no additional charge for these talks. Another room holds over a dozen intuitive readers; gifted healers practicing a variety of healing modalities fill another room. Appointments can be made with readers and healers in advance after purchasing a ticket online. The Main Ballroom holds a variety of amazing vendors offering the latest products and services to support a healthy lifestyle.

Vending and speaking opportunities available now at www.AwakenFair.com.

To view current exhibitors already signed up, or to purchase online tickets at a discount price visit AwakenFair.com and click on Fort Lee.

Natural Solution to Sleep Apnea

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ccording to a National Institutes of Health study, most people believe that sleep apnea is caused by a sagging soft pallet or by some other obstructive tissue in the throat. Actually, it’s the result of a diminishing signal from the brain to the diaphragm (causing one to breathe) that can occur during the transition from initial semi-wakefulness into the next stage of lighter sleep prior to REM sleep. In some people, the unintended reduction in the signal is significant enough that breathing goes beyond being shallow and completely stops.

After a short period of time, the brain, realizing the need to breathe, forces a rapid inhalation to restart respiration that literally drags the sagging localized soft tissues into the airway, as reported in Sleep Apnea: A New Approach to an Emergent Problem by Master Herbalist Steven Frank, of Nature’s Rite. For some, there’s no indication of potential problems when they are awake as the tissues remain in their normal state and the throat doesn’t close off during the day or when relaxing or resting, but then they can experience an obstruction problem when trying to go to sleep.

Instead of resorting to surgery to remove neck tissue or using a machine to force air into lungs, natural herbal solutions can work to increase the pertinent brain signal that maintains continuous breathing without the breakdowns that necessitate rapid inhalation. According to the Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine, ingesting herbs like lobelia, thyme and camp bark can intensify the signal from the brain to the diaphragm, increase the gas-transfer efficiency of the lungs and relax some of the skeletal muscles that can obstruct the propagation of the signal.

For more information, call 888-465-4404 or visit NaturesRiteRemedies.com. See ad, page 8.

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Help Teens Achieve Balanced Emotional Health with Geotran

Learning Journeys Offers Spiritual Adventure Tours

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earning Journeys, a division of Perillo Tours, is offering spiritual and thoughtful adventures to Costa Rica, Hawaii, India and many other destinations this fall at special savings. Its Nomadic Health and Wellness Experience tours combine several locales in one trip and incorporate yoga, meditation, culture, nature, culinary traditions, community service and meeting local residents, all meant to maximize sensory experiences and broaden the mind, body and spirit.

“We believe in a new kind of wellness vacation, in which you are moving, touching and feeling a destination—not just staying put in one place,” says Carolana Dimopoulos, president of Learning Journeys and a yoga teacher herself. “Our unique journeys help you explore the world, give back to the community and ultimately reconnect with yourself, while maintaining your daily yoga practice and enjoying delicious, healthy foods that work with your diet.”

Programs—kept small with a maximum of 25 guests—can accommodate travelers that need to follow special diets like vegan, gluten-free, and healthy, locally sourced food. Each includes a destination community service project so that guests can also give back to the residents in appreciation of their welcome.

Perillo Tours, based in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, is one of the most respected names in the travel industry with nearly seven decades of experience.

Location: 577 Chestnut Ridge Rd. For more information, call 888-884-8259, email Info@LearningJourneys.com or visit LearningJourneys.com/wellness and PerilloTours.com.

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by Marija Santo-Sarnyai nfortunately, teenage suicides and suicide attempts are on the rise. This is one thing parents don’t want their teens to succeed in.

Issues, conflicts, problems accumulate for many generations. When they aren’t resolved, they get passed onto the next generation, which isn’t equipped to deal with them, because they didn’t create them. So, what is the solution?

Who is to blame? NOBODY! It doesn’t matter when and where it all started. What matters is that it becomes clear, gets resolved, is let go of, is gotten over, and stopped.

An emotionally healthy teenager is full of ideas, dreams, and goals, often able to resolve some issues of the adults in their lives, too. Our biggest responsibility is to restore choice in our own lives, thereby, allowing our children to have choice in their lives. We need to do that NOW. We also need to pay attention to signs of depression, boredom, melancholy, frustration, sadness, violence, rage, no focus, sleeplessness, no goals, giving up, and appearing overwhelmed—all of which deserve immediate attention.

Every little conflict/issue/problem solved is a little victory, and one step closer to wholesome living. The knowing that dreams come true isn’t a fairy tale. How do we teach our children to know who they are; what they want; and to want what is noble, true and pure? Geotran, the language of all possibilities, is an easy, simple and fun program that clears past (generational, too) negative experiences and integrates future goals, bringing rapid change into people’s lives.

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Marija Santo-Sarnyai is a certified natural health professional and Geotran practitioner. For more information, contact Marija at 201-388-4661 or 4flamingo@netscape.com.

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Grief Healing Workshop with Intuitive Sue Frederick 220 words in NYC October 5

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alk to loved ones on the other side with renowned intuitive and author Sue Frederick during the Bridges to Heaven grief healing workshop at the New York Open Center, 22 East 30th Street, NYC, October 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If grief for a departed loved one is preventing you from living a joyful life, Frederick’s unique eight-step approach to healing grief can be of enormous benefit.

In a highly interactive format and a deeply supportive setting, participants will be able to share their stories and discover how to experience the presence of departed loved ones and engage them in direct conversation. Using powerful methods, participants will gain new perspectives on pain and loss and deepen their understanding of the soul bonds that transcend this life, which we have established with our loved ones, so that we can help them continue their journey as we transmute our pain into joy and move forward with our lives.

Frederick is the author of Bridges to Heaven, I See Your Soul Mate and I See Your Dream Job. Book a private phone session and allow her to help you view your life from the divine lens that empowers and inspires you to move forward boldly.

For more information, visit SueFrederick.com.

All You Need Is Love

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hat changed Judith Costa’s life was the idea that we have a soul mate with whom we share a bond of unconditional love.

She is passionate about helping others find their soul mates, and does so in her How to Find Your Soul Mate workshop she teaches worldwide.

Costa is presenting her new workshops in NYC at the Quest Bookshop on September 4, 9, 13 and 14. She created Fall in Love…with Yourself! to help participants discover what self-love is and how connected it is to happiness.

Her Dream Interpretation workshop is based on the idea that dreams are a wonderful tool for self-growth. Costa teaches how to use dreams to know oneself better and to solve everyday problems.

For those interested in improving their relationships, Costa and Laurie Lawson have designed Create the Relationship You Want with Points of You, during which participants learn and have fun while getting answers they want regarding their relationships.

Costa is a love and life coach, lecturer, seminar leader and author of the upcoming book How I Found My Soul Mates. She uses different tools with her clients, such as coaching, past-life regression, astrology, the akashic records and dream interpretation.

Location: 240 E. 53rd St., in NYC. For registration and more information, visit JudithMCosta.com/workshops.html. See all events in calendar on page 35. na-newyorkcity.com

HEAL naturally - 9.28.14 - NYC

Top Integrative, Holistic, Anti-Aging Doctors and Companies from around New York and the World.

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For the last 30 years he has been educating doctors from around the world on a breakthrough therapy discovered by his grandfather, and passed down to him by his father. Known as Insulin Potentiation, or IPT, this approach effectively targets the diseased cells without harming healthy tissue.

If you or someone you know is dealing with a chronic condition or if you are looking to get a better grasp on optimal wellness, we would like to invite you to attend this transformational event highlighting some of the most brilliant doctors, authors and companies from around the world, who will share the latest, holistic and cutting-edge treatment options.

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RAISINS LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE AND DIABETES RISK

Overcharging Mobile Devices Wastes Money Smartphone maker Nokia estimates most devices need only about two hours to fully charge, making overnight charging highly wasteful; users also should disengage and unplug chargers from the wall when they’re done. Another helpful tip from BatteryUniversity.com is not to wait until cell phone power is nearly or completely depleted before recharging, because full discharges put a strain on the battery that can shorten its lifespan.

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

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

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esearchers from the University of Kentucky have determined that snacking on raisins can decrease high blood pressure and reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. For 12 weeks, 46 men and women snacked on either processed snack foods or raisins. At the beginning and end of each month, the researchers tested for blood glucose, diabetic risk markers and blood pressure. Raisin snacking was found to reduce blood pressure while improving blood glucose and diabetic risk factors. The researchers concluded, “Regular consumption of raisins may reduce glycemia and cardiovascular risk factors, including blood pressure.”

Antioxidant Supplements Improve Eye Health

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

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

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

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

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For three months, they were given either a placebo pill or 300 milligrams per day of licorice root extract. Then they were tested for visceral fat using CT scans and measured for waist circumference, waist-to-hip measurements and BMI scores. The licorice extract group had significantly fewer visceral fat cells, lower BMI scores and reduced waist circumference compared with the placebo group. Previous research with the extract also showed similar weight-loss effects among human subjects. natural awakenings

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Radioactive Sea

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

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

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

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

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

Source: MyGreenApple.org

For more information, visit KelpWatch.Berkeley.edu.

Safer Shampoo

Makers Agree Not to Use Cancer-Causing Chemical This year, the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) reached legal agreements with 26 major companies to discontinue using a cancer-causing chemical in shampoo and personal care products, and potential agreements with more than 100 additional companies are still pending. Cocamide diethanolamine (DEA), a synthetic chemical created from a chemical reaction between coconut oils and diethanolamine, has been used for decades in shampoos and other

GMO Gung-Ho

U.S. Farmers Plant More GMO Crops

products as a foaming agent.

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

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

Farmers in the U.S. added 12 million more acres of genetically modified (GM or GMO) crops in 2013, reports Clive James, with the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications, and now lead the world in their production by volume. Even as many U.S. consumers reject foods containing GM ingredients, many farmers continue to embrace the technology.

“In general, choosing GM seed is an economic decision for farmers,” says North Dakota Farmers’ Union President Mark Watne, who grows corn, soy and wheat in Minot. “If you give them a tool to battle weeds at a reasonable cost, they adopt it.”

Source: Ecowatch.com (Tinyurl.com/Shampoo-Lawsuit)

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Cleaner Air

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

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

Clean producers can be sellers, dirtier producers buyers.

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

Source: The Christian Science Monitor

Online Opportunity

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

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

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

actionalert Planetary Push

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

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

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

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Ozone The Miracle Medicine From the Desk of Dr. Howard Robins at The Healing Center in New York City

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shingles, multiple sclerosis, Lyme disease, ffective, widespread treatment of disease rheumatoid arthritis, hepatitis B and C, HPV, is possible through toxin elimination, if diabetic ulcers and peripheral neuropathy, only more doctors would fill patients in candidiasis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue on the internationally renowned, results-driven syndrome, macular degeneration, glaucoma, method that’s capable of doing it. and even AIDS. Recently, through the targeted

Oxygen’s reputation precedes it. The use of ozone therapy, Robins was successful human body is largely composed of it, most of in significantly reducing two patients’ Reflex our metabolic energy production comes from Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), a painful it, and all our internal processes are regulated Dr. Howard Robins condition (also known as CRPS) that only by it. In fact, we can’t live without it. When worsens over time to a tolerable level, which every cell is properly oxygenated, the immune system can had never been done before. function and maintain itself relatively undisturbed. So,

Despite such a stellar track record, ozone therapy it’s clear that oxygen is an integral piece of the wellness is not usually the treatment of choice for those patients puzzle, but what about ozone? Only one little molecule struggling with disease.

When they come to Robins for separates it from our beloved oxygen, yet the term is help, it’s usually because every other doctor they have bound to leave many scratching their heads. The medical tried has been unable to offer relief. Some other countries ozone we speak of is known for ridding the body of legally mandate the use of ozone in all pre-and post-op toxins, eradicating sickness, and giving hope to those who instances to prevent infection; ours remains relatively in otherwise would have spent their lives riddled with chronic the dark, unaware of the benefits and impressive results disease. Together with oxygen, it just may be the diseaseof ozone. Would you believe that in Germany if a patient fighting superhero you never knew existed. is not given the choice between antibiotics and ozone

“Ozone acts like a super antioxidant and is a super treatment, his or her doctor could be accused of medical detoxifier that selectively, like a claw or glue, attaches to negligence? As a founding member of the American and eliminates all viruses, fungus, yeast and mold, as well Academy of Ozonotherapy (AAO) and The International as every form of bacteria, toxic metal and pathogen from Association for Ozone in Healthcare and Dentistry the body,” explains Dr. Howard Robins, considered the (IAOHD), Robins has lectured around the world on foremost clinical expert in North America on bio-oxidative medical ozone’s benefits. therapy, who has been administering ozone therapy to

Ozone therapy is remarkably safe when done patients for more than 22 years. Just like clutter in life correctly, but there are side effects—just not the kind you leads to diminished performance, the motley build-up of want to avoid.

“People fall asleep easier, sleep better, unwanted parasitic organisms in our bodies paves the way and have more energy,” shares Robins. “Their nails and for disease or causes it directly. hair grow longer, stronger and faster. Their complexion is

Since 1990, Robins has administered more than healthier, and their blood circulates better.”

185,000 safe direct IV ozone therapy and major autohemotherapy treatments. By combining medical-grade For more information, call Dr. Howard Robins at 212-581O2 (oxygen) and O3 (ozone gas) and safely delivering 0101. Robins is considered the foremost clinical expert on the it into the body, over 45 thousand physicians in over 50 use of ozone in North America, with more than 21 years of countries across the world have successfully eliminated clinical practice and 185,000 treatments performed. distressed patients from diseases like herpes 1, 2 and 6,

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The Rules of the World

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any of us grow up learning that things are supposed to be hard. School, sports, relationships, careers, and family take hard work. Life is tough, but if you work harder than everyone else, you’ll have a shot at success. You have to be tough to beat your competition. You have to be tense in order to prove how hard you’re working.

If you relax, you’ll be passed up, forgotten, and never achieve your goals. No pain, no gain. Sound familiar?

These rules have worked their way into every aspect of our lives. We become proud of how much we can take on and how much we can accomplish, and we fail to recognize the damage we are causing in the meantime. Living by these rules makes us desensitized to what we truly need and what will truly make us happy.

In our day-to-day lives, we are often at war with ourselves internally and in conflict with many things that come our way. How we feel on the inside affects how we feel about everything around us. When we are desensitized, anxious, tense, and frustrated, the slightest slip from how we expect things to go in our day can throw us way off. We rely on our house of cards to hold up to life’s twists and turns. If we are calm, grounded, centered, and sensitized, it doesn’t shake us much when something doesn’t quite go our way.

When we are sensitized, we have the space to calmly focus and do what we need to do about the situation without anxiety and stress taking over.

When we lose touch with ourselves, we begin to shut down and search for space and pleasure wherever we can find it: sugars, fats, caffeine, fast and fried food—pick your vice—become our friends that help stuff down the tension we feel and give us some temporary peace. Unfortunately,

our bad news friends don’t have good intentions. They are designed to feed into a cycle of tension and pleasure and trap us under the results of poor habits: an imbalanced life, weight gain, sickness, and feeling down about ourselves.

Often instead of living out our dreams, reaching our goals, and enjoying life, we get stuck in gaining tension, frustration, and unease, which manifests in agitated views about our bodies and minds. We find ways to punish and reward ourselves and form all sorts of self-abusing behaviors, from destructive thought patterns to imbalanced and unhealthy relationships with food, ourselves, and the people in our lives. Our intuition can’t help us when we drift so far away from it. We have to be connected in order to navigate. When we are able to find ease in our lives, we can begin to dissolve the tension and get right back on the path to intuition lane, which takes us directly to our most fantastic self.

Tara Stiles, author of Make Your Own Rules Diet (Hay House 2014). To learn more about Tara Stiles and inspirational authors such as Dr. Wayne Dyer, Doreen Virtue, Congressman Tim Ryan, Kris Carr and more, we invite you to join us at the Hay House I Can Do It! event in New York, NY, September 20th & 21st, 2014. For more information please visit www.hayhouse.com or call 800-654-5126.

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Minimally Invasive Ozone Implants A dental implant is an artificial root that is placed in the bone to replace missing teeth or stabilize a denture.

What is an implant and who needs them?

There are many reasons to have a dental implant placed.

Replacing missing teeth is very important to maintain the ability to properly chew your food and not have all your biting on just one side of your mouth. For wearers of dentures, having a loose denture is a nightmare. Using dental implants to stabilize the denture can completely change how you eat and smile.

as one piece so that no extra visit is necessary.

At the same visit that we place the implant, we can also place the finished restoration, the crown.

The advantages of minimally invasive ozone implants • Fewer visits to the dentist

Traditional Implants Traditional implants are placed by cutting a flap of gum to expose the bone, then drilling a hole 5-6 mm wide (about the size of a No. 2 pencil). The implant is placed into the bone and the area is left alone to heal for about 2-3 months.

At the second visit, a small amount of gum is removed to uncover the implant and place a healing cap onto it. Then an abutment can be placed which connects the implant from below the gum to a visible above the gum structure upon which a crown (cap) can be fabricated.

Minimally Invasive Ozone Implants

most cases can be done in two visits

• Less invasive surgery

no cutting of the gum versus cutting it twice - A 2 mm hole in the bone instead of a 5-6 mm hole - Use of ozone to kill bacteria and speed up the healing

process - Little to no discomfort after the procedure

• Lower cost due to fewer visits and fewer parts • Can fit into places traditional implants will not go

Because of its smaller size, these can fit into smaller spaces

Minimally invasive ozone implants are very different from the traditional implants. At the initial visit we take an impression of the area that is going to have the implant.

There is no need to cut a flap of gum, a tiny hole is made through the gum and a very small hole is made in the bone (2 mm). The area is then treated with ozone gas to kill any bacteria and speed up the healing process. Then a very small implant is placed gently into the bone using ozonated oil to create a bacteria free area and allow for much faster healing. This mini implant has the abutment attached to it

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In many cases, no drilling or injections are needed, because Dr. Silver uses an air/powder spray to remove the decay that doesn’t cause any discomfort. For more extensive restorations, pain free injections are given and you are profoundly numb so that nothing will bother you. For those with any dental anxiety, we have nitrous oxide (laughing gas) which helps you relax in our extra soft chairs. We also offer Relaxation Dentistry (Sleep Dentistry) for those patients who want a completely alternative visit.

After wiping out the bacteria, a remineralization solution is placed on the tooth, so it can start healing itself immediately. Then a tooth colored restoration is placed and your tooth is ready for chewing!

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have been doing yoga for a long time, but it wasn’t until I hit my 40s that I allowed myself to rest in the truth of this practice. The older, and perhaps more intuitive I became, the more I understood the innate beauty of this ancient practice for a woman of any age.

It seems that women spend a lifetime trying to “improve” who they are, like trying to get and/or stay skinny. What yoga can teach us is not about being thin but being healthy— then we are always the perfect shape. Instead of trying to lose weight, we become more connected to our bodies and naturally stop eating what isn’t good for us; mostly because it no longer tastes or feels right. When we are feeling angry or lonely, we can reach for our yoga mat instead of a doughnut, because we know what will really make us feel better.

Mostly, yoga teaches us to listen. It brings us back to an intuitive nature, which is the true gift of the feminine. It helps us to see the body as sacred. We become wiser about how and with whom we spend our time, as we come to understand that what we surround ourselves with molds who we are. We begin to make choices that bring us less stress and more joy.

Striving is something we have all gotten too good at. Listening to our inner wisdom has become much more difficult. Yoga teaches us how to pause, accept and, more than that, love who we are, as we are. It teaches us to respect and enjoy the unfolding of life. It’s a life-long friend that helps us find self-love. It shows us a way to appreciate everything exactly as it is, because things are as they should be—us included.

Source: Paula Tursi is the founder of Reflections Center for Yoga & Conscious Living. For more information about Reflections, call 212-974-2288, email Info@ReflectionsYoga. com or visit ReflectionsYoga.com.

he most common question I am asked, as a numerologist is: I keep seeing the same numbers all the time, what does it mean?

Numbers are significant and play a big role in our lives. If you see the same number everywhere, like on your clock, the subway or a street sign, you should pay attention to where you are going or what you said a minute before you saw the number. It is a clear “stand-up and take notice message” for you. You may be strikingly surprised at your ‘aha’ moment.

A popular number is the master number 11. I see 11:11 on my clock all the time. In numerology, master numbers have very powerful vibrations and can affect your life in a profound way. The 11 is the number of inspiration, new beginnings, leadership and invention. If you see this number, pay attention. Perhaps there is a question you have been pondering lately that has to do with your next step in your life?

The universe is alerting you to take notice of something that will move your life forward and/or something you need to pay attention to.

Do you see the same number everywhere? Feel free to contact Greer@Numerology4YourSoul.com and perhaps receive some new clues as to what your message is. Greer Jonas is an intuitive numerologist and teacher living in NYC. Connect with Greer to schedule a private reading or to view a class schedule at Numerology4YourSoul.com Read more about this topic at Numerology4YourSoul.com/whatdoes-it-mean-when-the-same-numbershows-up-everywhere/

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

by Avery Mack

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ey elements like low-flow faucets and showerheads, VOC-free paint, sustainable flooring and nonporous countertops form the foundation of an eco-friendly bathroom. Now let’s take a look at the softer side of green.

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

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

Madeleine Somerville, of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, author of All You Need Is Less, uses heated vinegar misted on the shower door to remove soap scum.

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

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

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

Green plants can chip in by absorbing odors, as well. Many, like the Boston fern, thrive in shower steam.

Flowering plants add an inviting touch.

Be sure to choose child- and pet-safe greenery.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Use lemon juice and an old toothbrush to scrub grout.

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

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

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To indulge in post-shower personal pampering, consider health-enhancing coconut oil for head-to-toe moisturizing. As a hair treatment, coconut oil blocks protein loss and reduces frizz.

Make a home exfoliating sugar scrub by combining one-half cup of virgin coconut oil, one cup of organic sugar and 20 drops of lime or another essential oil to gently scrub away dry winter skin. Dry skin and ragged cuticles also benefit from whipped coconut oil. Its antifungal properties help keep toenails healthy and sandal-ready.

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

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

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

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

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Green Bathroom Trivia n Never clean with sponges—they merely move the germs around; use a washable cloth wipe instead. n Turkish cotton towels dry faster than the Egyptian variety. n Always put the upper toilet lid down. Testing by scientists at Leeds University found airborne germs 10 inches above and around the commode. n Low-flow toilets use as little as 1.6 gallons per flush compared to older styles that use five to seven gallons. The average person flushes five times a day. n A bath averages 35 to 50 gallons of water versus a 10-minute shower with a low-flow showerhead maxing out at about 25 gallons. Better yet, take quicker showers and turn off the water while lathering and shaving. n Conventional showerheads run at 5 gpm (gallons per minute) compared with low-flow at 2.5 gpm. Conventional faucets can flow at 3 gpm versus low-flow faucets at half that rate.

For a calculation of personal water age, visit Tinyurl.com/PersonalWaterUse.

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When your work speaks for itself, don’t interrupt. ~Henry J. Kaiser

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

Aloe—provides gel inside the leaves to soothe burns and shaving nicks Boston fern—can be challenging to grow, but absorbs humidity and moisture English ivy—can reduce airborne fecal matter particles Eucalyptus—adds its own fresh aroma Heart leaf philodendron—cleans the air; poisonous if eaten by kids or pets Peace lily—cleans the air; poisonous to pets, especially cats Snake plant—needs little light or water; cleans the air of chemicals used in personal products Primary Source: ThisOldHouse.com

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Mindfulness for Little Ones Teaching Kids to Be Calm and Focused

by Traci Childress

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indfulness, simply defined, is being in the moment.

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

Build Relationship with Breath

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

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

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

Ask the child to lie down, place their hands on their chest and belly and lie still. Ask them to notice their breath, and then have them stand up and jump up and down before noticing their breath again.

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

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

Notice Feelings and Sensations

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

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Practice Moments of Quiet

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

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

Send Well Wishes

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

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

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

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Kamini Desai Explores a Yogic Life

Inner Calmness Leads to Self-Mastery

by Linda Sechrist

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

What is a yogic lifestyle?

It means being focused on inner peace.

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

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physical pose. Energy is healing. When energy is freed up, it naturally calms the mind and creates a spontaneous, meditative state in which the highest self can be experientially known.

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

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

I feel blessed that I was exposed to my father’s teachings from a young age. His message that I first embraced was that people and things will always

change, and if I rely on either of them for happiness and peace of mind, I’m depending on the undependable. The need is to find internal stability in the midst of every polarity.

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

How have you benefited from yoga?

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

The longer I practice, the more grateful I am that my mind is less fragmented than it otherwise would be. I’m progressively able to deal with situations that would have sent me over the edge before.

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

How do you feel about the Westernization of yoga?

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

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

Find more of her words of wisdom in articles posted at KaminiDesai.com.

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

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Unlocking Your Skin’s True Radiance Dr. Boneva Explains the Benefits of Holistic Skincare and Resurfacing Technology

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o matter how humble, spiritual, or psychologically liberated we may be, few of us feel happy about blemishes or the effects of aging. Most of us want to look better, feel better and, if it were possible, turn back the hands of time. So, what’s the real secret to radiant skin? Great genetics? Fillers?

Lots of yoga and raw foods? A plethora of expensive products? Deluxe spa treatments?

Good nutrition and smart selfcare certainly play an important role, but there’s no silver bullet solution for great skin. Dr. Mariana Boneva suggests that a multi-faceted, holistic approach creates the most natural looking, luminous and long lasting results.

Is it possible for anyone even those with acne, scars, wrinkles, sun spots, or rosacea to have beautiful skin?

Everyone’s skin is different and some people have greater challenges than others, but almost anyone, with the right approach, can retexturize their skin. In some cases, people can achieve truly transformative results. Finding the right practitioner, identifying and properly addressing the real causes, and being truly committed to carrying out the steps that are needed to heal and enhance your skin are all critical ingredients. In my practice, I have seen acne clear up, wrinkles become less

pronounced, and skin tone become noticeably more even. So, yes, for many people, smoother, more supple skin and a healthy glow are absolutely achievable.

How did you discover the principles behind skin rejuvenation?

Sometimes unfortunate events have a silver lining. I had a terrible car accident when I was young. When I woke up after surgery, I had 21 stitches and my entire face was bruised and swollen. Seeing this, I asked my doctor if a full recovery was possible.

He insisted that I would need plastic surgery, but I was unwilling to accept the possible risks. I knew there had to be a better way.

After the accident, I decided to put my faith in my skin’s natural healing abilities. When faced with a skin condition, no matter how severe, it is necessary to gain a detailed understanding of how skin works, heals, and regenerates.

With this philosophy in mind, and after experimenting with different products and technologies, I was able to completely eliminate all scars and any traces of the accident in only 18 months. The results were so amazing, I couldn’t believe it myself when I looked in the mirror. It felt like a miracle. During this period I learned a lot and my approach to skincare

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changed drastically. I found that when dealing with any skin condition, the treatment should work in synergy with the natural processes taking place, and not against them as is the case with many conventional treatments. This is why I believe in the holistic approach and its wide range of benefits.

You’ve pioneered some advanced laser treatments and even developed your own line of topical products.

Why are they so effective?

To treat certain skin imperfections, especially challenging ones, inventiveness is sometimes necessary.

Through a multi-faceted, innovative approach, I have combined methods and technologies in slightly unorthodox ways in order to achieve optimal results, faster.

I also began to develop my own product line when it became apparent that even some of the best cosmeceuticals on the market were either not delivering the results I was hoping for or contained too many suspect ingredients. My products are pure, natural, and simple. They don’t contain preservatives or unnecessary chemicals and they really work.

You can reach Dr. Boneva at Beauty Plus Aesthetics by calling 212-371-6097 or visit BeautyPlusAesthetics.com

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Om Sweet Om

Sounding the Key Note of the Universe

by Sam Saunders

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m” is a Hindu sacred sound considered the greatest of all mantras, traditionally used in prayers, chants and meditation— possessing high spiritual and creative power, it can be recited by anyone. Om is both a sound and a symbol rich in meaning and depth. When pronounced correctly, it is actually “AUM.”

Aum consists of four syllables: A, U, M and the silent syllable.

The first syllable is A, pronounced as a prolonged “awe.” The sound starts at the back of the throat and is stretched out; sense the feeling of the solar plexus and chest vibrating.

The next is U, pronounced as a prolonged “o-o-,” with the sound gradually rolling forward along the upper palate and vibrating the throat.

The third syllable, M, is pronounced as a prolonged “mmmm,” with front teeth gently touching. Start to feel the top of the head vibrate.

The last syllable is the deep silence of the infinite. As intelligence rises from the deep silence, merge the chant from the M to the deep silence.

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Why do we chant it?

Everything in the universe is pulsating and vibrating—with nothing standing still. The sound Om, when chanted, vibrates at 432 Hz, the same vibrational frequency found throughout nature.

By chanting the keynote sound of the universe, we are symbolically and physically tuning in to and acknowledging our connection to all other living beings, nature and the universe.

The universal vibrations and rhythmic pronunciation also physically affect the body by slowing the nervous system and calming the mind, similar to the effects of meditation. When the mind relaxes, blood pressure decreases and ultimately, heart health improves.

Finally, chanting AUM is wellsuited to mark the beginning or end of a yoga practice or meditation session or as a respite from regular daily activities. It signifies that this is a special time to care for ourselves and practice being mindful.

Sam Saunders lives and teaches yoga in Dubai. Connect at Sam@LoveYoga.ae. na-newyorkcity.com

The team at inSHAPE, trainers in NYC since 1997, presents the following free events this September. Raffles and giveaways at all!

Fri, 9/5 Injury Prevention at NYRunning Company (Upper East) 6:30-8:00 pm Sat, 9/13 Fitness & Health Awareness at the Vitamin Shoppe (Upper East) 12:00-3:00 pm Fall Back into Fitness with Functional Routines at Athleta Sun, 9/14 Upper West (1:00-3:00 pm) Tue, 9/23 Flatiron (6:30-8:00 pm) Thu, 9/25 Upper East (6:30-8:00 pm) Tuesday Running Clinics with Jack Rabbit Sports (Upper West) 6:30-8:00 pm Our inMOTION exercise app is the answer to your daily exercise needs! This online overview will teach you how it works, how to master the moves it gives you & finally see those results you desire.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Sit Aerobics – 2:15-3:15pm. Here is a seated exercise class that raises the heart rate and improves your balance, all with minimal impact on the joints. For adults and seniors. Recreation center membership is required. Hamilton Fish Recreation Center, 128 Pitt St, New York, NY. 212-387-7687 or nycgovparks.org.

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Tuesday at The Pavilion: Arts & Crafts – 3-5pm.

Union Square Park’s playground isn’t the only place kids can have fun in the park! Bring your little ones to The Pavilion in the North Plaza this Tuesday at 3pm to explore fun new topics through arts and crafts (coloring, assembling foam picture frames, food bracelets etc.) with Baby Loves Disco (a Summer in the Square favorite)!

Limited space, registration required. 212-677-7818, info@unionsquarenyc.org or nycgovparks.org.

Create the Relationship You Want With Points of You – 6:30-8:30pm. YOU select the relationship you want to work on: parent, lover, husband/wife, friend, sibling, colleague, boss, employee or even yourself! Relationships can be challenging and we don’t want you to struggle anymore. Register for this workshop and get the answers you need, all while having a great time. This is not like any other workshop—join us and see why. (Participants will get 2 CCEUs in Core Competences from ICF.) Judith Costa, Certified Life Coach and Laurie Lawson, Certified Empowerment Coach and Professional Certified Coach. Quest Bookshop, 240 E 53rd St, New York, NY. For questions, contact Judith 646204-4535, judithmcosta@hotmail.com or Laurie 212-629-0699, laurie@eljnyc.com. judithmcosta. com/create-the-relationship-you-want-with-pointsof-you-workshop.html.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Dream Interpretation Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm.

Your dreams contain important information that you can decode. Do you want to know what your dreams are trying to tell you? Have you ever wondered why you dream? Register in this workshop and discover how extraordinary the world of dreams can be! Learn how to remember your dreams, how to use your dreams as a tool to solve your everyday problems, a source of creativity and to know yourself better, plus much more. Created and conducted by Judith Costa, Certified Life Coach. Quest Bookshop, 240 E 53rd St, New York, NY. 646-204-4535, judithmcosta@hotmail.com or judithmcosta.com/ dream-interpretation-workshop.html.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 How to Teach Private Clients – 2-4pm. Cassandra Ferland will explore the fundamentals of teaching and maintaining private yoga clients. ISHTA Yoga Downtown, 56 E 11th St, New York, NY. 212-5984800, bit.ly/1kz0drc or yogacitynyc.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 5Rhythms Dance/Movement Class – 10am-12pm.

This class, facilitated by 5Rhythms® certified teacher Margaret H. Wagner, is a dynamic movement practice. It’s a practice of being in the body that ignites creativity, connection and community. Using musical beats from around the world, it is a body and soul workout for young and old, survivors of bum knees, bad backs and broken hearts! Students move through the energies of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness. $20; $15 for full-time students with valid IDs. New York Live Arts, 219 W 19th St (between 7th and 8th Aves), New York, NY. 203-209-0047, margaret@ MargaretWagner.com or 5Rhythms.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Forest Crew – 10:30am-1pm. The Highbridge Forest Crew works to remove invasive plants from the park and to care for recently planted native trees. As part of this crew, you will learn basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques and an overview of New York Restoration Project’s approach to urban reforestation. New members must attend a training and orientation the first Sunday of each month.

Registration required. Highbridge Park, 190th St and Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY. 917-291-6436 volunteer@nyrp.org or nycgovparks.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Bhakti Express – 2:00pm. Experience 30 minutes of soul-inspiring chanting to get your week moving in resonance and clarity! Kirtan changes you at a cellular level. It tunes your body and being so that you send your highest vibration out into the world.

No experience necessary—just bring your joy and openness. Free! Sonic Yoga, 754 9th Ave (Hell’s Kitchen between 50th and 51st Sts), New York, NY. 212-397-6344 or sonicyoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Bryant Park FitClub: Boot Camp with The Rise NYC – 6:30-7am. NYC’s premiere communitydriven pop-up fitness group, TheRise NYC, brings boot camp to Midtown with a distinctive blend of cardio and strength training. No equipment necessary. Fountain Terrace in Bryant Park, 6th Ave and 41st St, New York, NY. 212-768-4242, bpc@ urbanmgt.com or nycgovparks.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Bryant Park Yoga – 6-7pm. Perfect your downward dog on the lush lawn with YogaWorks instructors!

Mats provided and presentation by Athleta. Preregister or register on-site. Walk-ins welcome. Bryant Park Lawn in Bryant Park, New York, NY. 212-7684242, bpc@urbanmgt.com or nycgovparks.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Rockefeller Center Greenmarket Friday – 8am5pm. A gorgeous open-air market in the heart of the Big Apple, the Rockefeller Center Greenmarket brings fresh local foods and farmers to iconic Rockefeller Plaza. The market boasts a little bit of everything in the Greenmarket program, from pristine produce to orchids, wines, farmstead cheeses, and local chutneys. Celebrate the height of harvest season with local producers who will tempt your palate and inspire your culinary adventures.

Rockefeller Place at 50th St, Rockefeller Center North Plaza, New York, NY. grownyc.org.

markyourcalendar SEPT 13-14 BECOME A CERTIFIED LIFE COACH OR EXECUTIVE COACH Certified Coaches Federation is holding a 2 day intensive course in NYC that will teach you everything you need to know to succeed! All Certified Coaches Federation graduates also receive admission (at no additional cost!) to CCFs 1 year Continuing Education Program. See more back cover.

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markyourcalendar SEPTEMBER WORKSHOPS Learn how to Love yourself and how to manifest Love in your life.

How to Find Your Soul Mate

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Fall in Love…with Yourself

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SEPT 9, 6:30-8:30PM Dream Interpretation-

SEP 4, 6:30-8:30PM Judith Costa 646-204-4535 judithmcosta@hotmail.com

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 5Rhythms Dance/Movement Class – 10am12pm. This class, facilitated by 5Rhythms® certified teacher Margaret H. Wagner, is a dynamic movement practice. It’s a practice of being in the body that ignites creativity, connection and community. Using musical beats from around the world, it is a body and soul workout for young and old, survivors of bum knees, bad backs and broken hearts! Students move through the energies of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness. $20; $15 for full-time students with valid IDs. New York Live Arts, 219 W 19th St (between 7th and 8th Aves), New York, NY. 203-209-0047, margaret@ MargaretWagner.com or 5Rhythms.com.

Fall in Love…With Yourself – 10am-6pm. The most important relationship you will ever have in your life is the one you have with yourself. If you want to discover why it is so important to love yourself unconditionally, register for this workshop and find out! Learn what self-love is and what it is not. Learn to know and understand who you are and how to accept yourself. You can only love others if you love yourself first. Judith Costa, Certified Love and Life Coach. Quest Bookshop, 240 E 53rd St, New York, NY. 646-204-4535, judithmcosta@ hotmail.com, judithcosta.com or judithmcosta.com/ fall-in-love-with-yourself-workshop.html.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 How to Find Your Soul Mate – 10am-6pm. What would you do to find “The One?” What is stopping you from experiencing real love? This workshop will help you find out what you need to do to create the love life you are seeking and also how to attract your soul mate. Learn about the meaning of a soul mate relationship, how to prepare yourself to be with your soul mate and the three-step process to attract your soul mate. You will also learn how to release patterns of the past that may not be allowing you to attract the kind of relationship you seek.

Judith Costa, Certified Love and Life Coach. Quest Bookshop, 240 E 53rd St, New York, NY. 646-2044535, judithmcosta@hotmail.com or judithmcosta. com/how-to-find-your-soul-mate-workshop.html.

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SEPTEMBER 20-21 Saturday 9:30am-7pm Sunday 9am-5:45pm Daily Pass $150 Full Conference Pass $200-$300 Learn to love obstacles, heal past pain, and make positive choices that stick for a happier, healthier you in 2014!

Featured speakers include Dr. Wayne Dyer, Doreen Virtue, Dr. Christiane Northrup, and many more!

For more information and to register: HayHouse.com/I-Can-Do-It-2014-New-York

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Pre-emptive Double Mastectomies: Understanding the Options – 2pm. Questions and concerns have been on the rise as the pre-emptive double mastectomy debate continues to heat up in the media. Health experts from the Mount Sinai Health System will address this “fear factor” and discuss the risks, truths and myths of breast cancer and preventative surgeries. Elisa Port, MD, FACS. 92Y Tribeca, Lexington Ave at 92nd St, New York, NY. 212-415-5500 or 92ytribeca.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Weekly Free Guided Walking Tour on The High Line – 6:30-7:30pm. Hear the story behind New York City’s park in the sky. Weekly guided walking tours are free hour-long tours led by High Line Docents, knowledgeable volunteer guides who offer you an insider’s perspective on the park’s history, design, and landscape. Space is limited—arrive 15 minutes early to guarantee a spot. The High Line Gansevoort Street entrance, New York, NY. 212206-9922 or thehighline.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Summer on the Hudson: Salute to the Sun Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. End your day with relaxing Hatha yoga in a beautiful sunset setting! Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. The Plaza at 66th St in Riverside Park South, New York, NY. Call 311 or email zhen.heinemann@parks.nyc.gov. nycgovparks.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Vegan 101: An Introduction to a Plant-Based Way of Eating – 7pm. Come find out why many celebrities are giving vegan food a whirl and how you can too. You’ll learn about stocking your pantry, menu planning, easy cooking tips and the health benefits you can enjoy when upping your veggie consumption. Christine makes it fun, informative and practical in this lively class. 92Y Tribeca, Lexington Ave at 92nd St, New York, NY. 212-4155500 or 92ytribeca.com.

getting their beds extended to be able to soak up more water, getting tree guards to protect them, and a thick layer of mulch to protect the soil. Join us to help beautify these new tree beds by planting ground cover plants and flowering bulbs. Please dress to dig in! All ages welcome and tools will be provided.

Registration is encouraged by emailing info@ lesecologycenter.org. Tompkins Square Park at 9th St and Ave B, New York, NY. nycgovparks.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 5Rhythms Dance/Movement Class – 10am12pm. This class, facilitated by 5Rhythms® certified teacher Margaret H. Wagner, is a dynamic movement practice. It’s a practice of being in the body that ignites creativity, connection and community. Using musical beats from around the world, it is a body and soul workout for young and old, survivors of bum knees, bad backs and broken hearts! Students move through the energies of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness. $20; $15 for full-time students with valid IDs. New York Live Arts, 219 W 19th St (between 7th and 8th Aves), New York, NY. 203-209-0047, margaret@ MargaretWagner.com or 5Rhythms.com.

Women for Women Healing Within Workshop – 2-3pm. Ever wonder why you feel empty? That nothing is fulfilling? Women often feel depressed, anxious and mentally drained. This workshop, facilitated by Laura Delatorre, Holistic Health Coach, will help you to identify the cause(s) making you feel this way and will help you learn how to overcome them and live a more meaningful life. Go home with a healthy survival kit that you will use and practice at home. Don’t miss this opportunity to start living a happy and healthy life! Dress comfortably. Space is limited, registration required online. The Sociometric Institute, 19 W 34trh, 12th Floor Room S1202, New York, NY. 347-882-1879 or healthyjoyfullness.com/new-events/.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Breath~Body~Mind Workshop – 10am-6pm on Saturday and 4:30-7:30pm on Sunday. Richard P. Brown, MD, is an Associate Professor in Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He volunteers his time teaching advanced breath techniques and meditation to help stressed and traumatized people regain energy, good sleep and peace of mind, as well as detoxify their bodies and regain harmony in their lives. This work integrates mind-body-spirit techniques from the yoga and martial arts Dr. Brown teaches. He feels that “to be able to transform so many peoples’ lives in a short workshop has been a special blessing for me.” Come explore new paths to health and wholeness! $300 general public, $200 caregivers/healers, $150 students and huge discount of $75 for the 9/11 community and people affected

by Hurricane Sandy, Armed Forces Personnel and Veterans. (If you have taken the workshop previously, other discounts may apply.) In addition, 100% of the proceeds from this workshop goes to further the work of STWS. Subud, 230 W 29th St (between 7th and 8th Aves), New York, NY. 646-3791550, 646-370-6769 or stws.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Street Tree Care Days with LES Ecology Center – 3-5pm. Have you noticed the work going on around the street trees between 10th Street and 6th Street from Avenue A over to Avenue D? Our trees are

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Electronics Recycling Collection – Upper West Side – 10am-4pm. According to the E.P.A., electronic waste contributes 70% of the toxins found in landfills, while only contributing 1% of the volume of materials in landfills! Electronics contain many toxic materials, including cadmium, lead, mercury, phosphors and flame-retardants.

Responsibly recycle your unwanted or broken electronics here (no appliances such as microwaves or refrigerators). A recently-passed law makes it illegal for New York State residents to dispose of electronic items, starting January 1, 2015.

Amsterdam Ave at W 110th St, New York, NY. grownyc.org/recycling/events.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 AND MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Social Good Summit: Connecting for Good, Connecting for All – 12pm. The fifth annual Social Good Summit, a unique convening of world leaders, new media and technology experts, grassroots activists, and voices from around the world, will challenge speakers, participants and a growing worldwide community to explore how technology and new media can be leveraged to benefit people everywhere, to create a better world by the year 2030. A unique mix of speakers will share their visions for the future. 92Y Tribeca, Kaufmann Concert Hall, Lexington Ave at 92nd St, New York, NY. 212-415-5500 or 92ytribeca.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Shape Up NYC: Zumba – 6-7pm. Zumba is a fusion of Latin, international and popular music dance themes, creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routine features aerobic and fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Easy-to-follow dance steps. Fort Tryon Park, Anne Loftus Playground, New York, NY. shapeupnyc@parks.nyc.gov or nycgovparks.org/ events/2014/09/16/shape-up-nyc-zumba.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 “Reiki for Animals: Path to Peace and Healing” Book Signing and Talk – 6:30-8pm. Author, Reiki Master, and life-long animal lover Kathleen Prasad has dedicated her teaching career to animal Reiki full-time. She has been featured in many holistic veterinary magazines, radio shows, local news and the national PBS series “Healing Quest.” In 2008, Kathleen co-founded a not-forprofit 501(c)3 corporation—The Shelter Animal Reiki Association. This evening she shares her experiences and will do a book signing. Namaste Bookshop, 2 W 14th St, New York, NY. 212-6450141 or namastebookshop.com/events/.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Bryant Park Tai Chi – 7:30-8:30am. Tai Chi and Eternal Spring are instructed by members of the Tai Chi Chuan Center. It is open to all ages and experience levels and is the last outdoor Bryant Park Tai Chi class of the season. Fountain Terrace in Bryant Park, 6th Ave and 41st St, New York, NY. 212-768-4242, bpc@urbanmgt.com or nycgovparks.org.

markyourcalendar SEPTEMBER 28 MONDO WELL Heal naturally at Mondo Well. If you or someone you know is dealing with a chronic condition or if you are looking to get a better grasp on optimal wellness, we would like to invite you to attend this transformational event highlighting some of the most brilliant doctors, authors and companies from around the world, who will share the latest, holistic and cutting-edge treatment options. Featuring Donato Perez Garcia, a third generation Medical Doctor who practices in the Medical Consultation Tower of Hospital Angeles de Tijuana.

New York Hilton 1335 Avenue of the Americas MondoWell.com

markyourcalendar OCTOBER 5 BRIDGES TO HEAVEN Grief Healing Retreat 10am–5:30pm

If grief for a departed loved one is preventing you from living a joyful life, renowned intuitive Sue Frederick’s unique 8-step approach to healing grief can be of enormous benefit. Experience the presence of departed loved ones, whether it’s a grandparent, child or pet, and engage them in direct conversation. Using such powerful methods as the “Break-Your-Heart-Wide-Open Meditation”, and the “Reconnection Ritual,” you can gain new perspectives on pain and loss and deepen your understanding of the soul bonds that transcend this life that we have established with our loved ones.

New York Open Center 22 E 30th St, NYC

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 City Hall Park Friday Greenmarket – 8am-4pm.

The City Hall Greenmarket brings fresh food from local farms to City Hall Park, at the doorstep of New York’s landmark government seat. In true bipartisan fashion, New Yorkers of all stripes stand side by side to sample tomatoes, grab ripe peaches, stock up on creamed honey, and fresh baked goods.

Farmers are Bakers Bounty, Jersey Farm Produce and The Orchards of Concklin. Cooking demos, seasonal celebrations and family-friendly activities. grownyc.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 5Rhythms Dance/Movement Class – 10am12pm. This class, facilitated by 5Rhythms® certified teacher Margaret H. Wagner, is a dynamic movement practice. It’s a practice of being in the body that ignites creativity, connection and community. Using musical beats from around the world, it is a body and soul workout for young and old, survivors of bum knees, bad backs and broken hearts! Students move through the energies of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness. $20; $15 for full-time students with valid IDs. New York Live Arts, 219 W 19th St (between 7th and 8th Aves), New York, NY. 203-209-0047, margaret@ MargaretWagner.com or 5Rhythms.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Monthly Reiki Share with Jyogan HakataKohler – 5:30-8pm. This Reiki Share (led by Jyogan Hakata-Kohler, Namaste Bookshop’s resident Reiki Teacher) is open to anyone, even if you have never tried Reiki before! It is in the same style as the share held in Kyoto, Japan at Dai Zen In Temple with Hyakuten Inamoto (Jyogan’s teacher). Everyone will receive group-style Reiki (one person lies on the table as others give Reiki). And, a basic Attunement to the Reiki Energy will be given to all who attend. $20. Namaste Bookshop Healing Center, 80 5th Ave, Suite 1104, New York, NY. 212-645-0141, Jyogan@PureVowReiki.com, namastebookshop. com or PureVowReiki.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Moving Gracefully into Your Next Stage of Life – 7pm. Entering a new stage of life? Feeling lost or scared? Facing a new phase, whether it’s one you’ve chosen or one that’s been thrust upon you, can be unsettling. In this interactive session, learn powerful concepts and steps to help you move through life’s challenges and changes with a clearer sense of direction and greater confidence.

92Y Tribeca, Lexington Ave at 92nd St, New York, NY. 212-415-5500 or 92ytribeca.com.

markyourcalendar AWAKEN WELLNESS FAIR A whole new kind of Body-Mind-Spirit-Green Expo

markyourcalendar OCTOBER 18 ENLIGHTENED HEALTH SYMPOSIUM 10am-6pm

Discover how Yoga gas gone from an esoteric practice for the few to an accepted health modality for millions and how modern scientific research is proving the efficacy of this ancient practice Featuring: Dr. Dean Ornish, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Dr. Sandra Amrita McLanahan, Nischala Joy Devi, Dr. Michael Lerner and Dr. Timothy McCall Hosted By: Swami Ramananda New York Society for Ethical Culture 2 W 64th St, New York, NY 10025 Info & Tickets at: iyiny.org

markyourcalendar AWAKEN & IGNITE THE BRAIN’S HIGHEST POTENTIAL MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2014 6:30PM-8:30PM

NY Marriott Marquis - Times Square

SUNDAY OCTOBER 5

Learn the Higher Brain Living® technique and create an energy surge to the Higher Brain, opening a gateway to expansive higher living like no other! Learn to activate this by attending a LIVE, mind-blowing demo!

10am to 5pm

Double Tree by Hilton Hotel 2117 NJ Rte. 4, Fort lee NJ 07024 Speakers, Healers, Vendors and Readers Over 100 exhibitors, 1000 guests!

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Free if pre-registered, $97 at the door

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markyourcalendar OCTOBER 9 REFLECTIONS CENTER OPENING CELEBRATION

Breathe in experience, breathe out poetry. ~Muriel Rukeyser

7-10pm

Celebrate the opening of Reflections Center's new Gramercy location. Join others at this wellness cocktail party and be the first to see their beautiful new space while enjoying organic cocktails, healthy and tasty bites, organic chocolate, vegan desserts and a live DJ! 227 E. 24th Street

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communitydirectory ARTHRITIS CARE ADVANCED ARTHRITIS CARE CENTER

4766B Bedford Ave, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn 11235 AACareCenter.com • 718-648-8877 Yelena Sokolova, MD - a boardcertied Rheumatologist - created a powerful transformational Life without Pain program. This program is designed for people who are determined to overcome pain, enjoy a healthier body, and are serious about achieving the positive results fast. If you are tired of empty promises – find out about the dierence that a passionate doctor, who focuses on YOUR needs could make.

FIT BODY YOUR-MOVEMENT WELLNESS CENTER

43 W. 46th St, 3rd Floor NYC 10036 212-302-5651 • Your-movement.com Specializing in yoga, pilates & body sculpting, Your-Movement offers offers a refuge to escape, relax & achieve personal goals in both mind & body. Experience a variety of yoga classes including Vinyasa Yoga, Core Yoga, Gentle Yoga & Runners Yoga or more challenging classes for toning such as Total Cardio & Mat Pilates.

Prenatal Yoga classes offer a calming, relaxing space designed to connect you deeper with your body and your baby. Small classes provide personalized attention, ensuring correct movements for best results.

LIFE COACH YAMITKAYA COACHING

225 Central Park West New York NY, 10024 347-423-0098 • yamit@yamitkaya.com Yamit is a certified life coach and yoga teacher who empowers women to connect with their authentic selves and guides them to live their lives from a place of deep love and trust. She uses mindfulness-based skills such as yoga, guided meditation, breath-work and visualization to aid clients in developing deeper body awareness and to attune to their intuition. Yamit is deeply committed to helping women embody their greatest passions and live with intention and joy! She currently works with women 1-1 and also in groups. Workshops soon to come.

MASSAGE SCHOOL FINGER LAKES SCHOOL OF MASSAGE

272 N. Bedford Road, Mount Kisco, NY 914-241-7363 • flsm.com Join us for a transformative experience as you develop your intuitive and scientific abilities to heal through therapeutic touch. Classes taught to auditory, visual and kinesthetic learners. Financial aid available for full and part-time programs.

NATURAL BEAUTY HEALING SERVICES MARIJA SANTO-SARNYAI CNHP & Geotran Practitioner 201-388-4661 4flamingo@netscape.com

Marija Santo is a natural health and Geotran Practitioner who also utilizes applied kinesiology in her healing work. Geotran, the language of all possibilities, speaks to the information field, clearing past negative experiences, learned behaviors, re-educating the brain, and integrating future goals that clients set themselves. A simple, easy, and fun way to address learning difficulties (dyslexia, ADD, All Midline Movement, ADHD, Autism) teenage conflicts (who am I, what am I, where am I, cutting, depression, suicide attempts), marital problems (abuse, being taken for granted, infidelity, divorce, growing apart, empty nest) addictions (alcohol, drugs, food, gambling, sex) and children’s problems (bullying, nail biting, bed wetting, nightmares).

NUMEROLOGY GREER JONAS

NumerologyForYourSoul.com greer@Numerology4YourSoul.com Understanding the numbers in your name and birthday can help you discover more about your life’s purpose, the unique gifts you were born with, and the challenges in your life. If you are looking to reinvent yourself through a name change or finding a successful business name, numerology can be invaluable. Greer Jonas is an intuitive numerologist, painter and teacher living in NYC. She has been practicing numerology and teaching classes for more than twenty years.

OBSTETRICS VILLAGE OBSTETRICS, LLC

1225 Park Avenue, (North Location) Ste 1D New York, NY 10128 101 W 12th St (South Location) New York, NY 10011 212-741-2229 • info@villageob.com VillageObstetrics.com Village Obstetrics™ minimally invasive practice offers a rare blend of highly sophisticated medical care and the personal touch of a small private practice and two physicians, Dr. Jaqueline Worth & Dr. George Mussalli. The philosophy of Village Obstetrics™ is one of deep respect for the natural process of pregnancy and birth. Yet as expert doctors we recognize that at times carefully selected treatments are needed.

We call our approach “minimally invasive obstetrics”.

MAURICIO HAIR STUDIO

210 Fifth Ave. Suite 1102 New York, NY 10010 maurucio@mauriciohair.com 212-532-3030 • MauricioHair.com Mauricio is a cross-cultural hair artist who provides a holistic approach to the beauty industry—one that focuses not only on the physical but also on the overall well-being of his clients, through unique services, truly organic products, a tailored experience and Zen-like environment that all work together to support the mind, body and soul. Mauricio’s private hair studio mission is to be the first of its kind: an innovative ecofriendly hair studio and ‘inner beauty salon’ that seeks to unlock every guest’s beauty. Natural color services are available for both pregnant and everyday clients.

ORGANIC BEDROOM THE CLEAN BEDROOM

Manhattan- 230 5th Ave, 18th Floor 212-889-1091 Greenwich- 79 East Putnam Ave 203-292-9275 TheCleanBedroom.com WHY AN ORGANIC MATTRESS IS RIGHT FOR YOU

Our cotton innerspirng mattresses are made with organic cotton batting and organic wool — free from chemicals and pesticides!

Great for those who are chemically sensitive or allergic to latex. A good fit for families on a budget because an innerspring is generally less expensive than a latex mattress.

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While we sleep, our immune system recovers and prepares for the day ahead. If your mattress is filled with airborne allergens and chemical toxins, your immune system will battle these rather than repair itself. Regular bedding & mattresses are laden with polyurethane foam, toxic flame retardants, and water or stain resistant chemicals.

Our cotton innerspring mattresses are made with organic cotton batting and organic wool — free from chemicals and pesticides! Great for those who are chemically sensitive or allergic to latex. A good fit for families on a budget because an innerspring is generally less expensive than a latex mattress.

Natural Latex Organic Mattresses When it comes to latex there’s “natural” and then there’s “all natural”. We sell only “all natural” latex mattresses so you sleep chemical-free. Beware mattress stores online and in your neighborhood selling “natural” or “green” or “sustainable” foam mattresses.

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OZONE DENTISTRY DR. PETER SILVER

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24 East 12th St., Stuite 305 212-924-6890 • TheOzoneDentist.com Dr.PeterSilver@gmail.com

Beauty Plus Aesthetics 353 Lexington Ave, Suite 1603, NYC 10016 212-371-6097 • BeautyPlusAesthetics.com

Located in an easily accessible area by Union Square, Dr. Peter Silver practices Minimally Invasive Ozone Dentistry.

Ozone is used to kill bacteria in cavities and gum disease, while speeding up the healing of your tissue. Dr. Silver also practices Guilt-Free dentistry, where you are never made to feel uncomfortable about the condition of your mouth.

If you are anxious about visiting the dentist, Dr. Silver uses laughing gas and does sedation dentistry as well.

Beauty Plus Aesthetics emphasizes the uniqueness of each person. 3 main principles govern their approach: Holistic – a person’s body, mind & emotions. Personalized – treatment plans molded to each client’s lifestyle & body type. Coherent–interrelated advice & treatments.

Dr. Mariana Boneva pioneered the most advanced laser treatments 2D and 3D Skin Rejuvenation in Manhattan.

Her goal is not only to correct skin’s imperfections, but to create actual improvement in patients’ self image.

OZONE THERAPY DR. HOWARD ROBINS The Healing Center 200 W. 57th St., Suite 807, New York, NY 10019 212-581-0101 • DrHowardRobins@gmail.com If you have a disease or condition that you haven’t been able to get rid of, Ozone Therapy will most likely be the answer, even for people that have suffered for years and have lost all hope. If you are questioning if your condition can be treated, call or email Dr Robins contact information above.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING CERTIFIED COACHES FEDERATION 866-455-2155 CertifiedCoachesFederation.com

With nearly 10,000 graduates around the world, and courses offered in over 100 cities, we are the leader in Life Coach Certification and Executive Coach Certification. The two words used most often when describing our courses are brilliance and simplicity. The Certified Coaches Federation offers a succinct course that gets to the heart of the coaching process and has removed any non-essential components in the process of helping our clients achieve their goals.

REIKI PRACTITIONER MARKO KARVALHO

310 West 49th St. New York NY 10019 917-721-2725 • marko.karvalho@live.com Reiki Energy is essential to maintain the order of our life, to lead a healthy and happy life, to totally involve in all situations we are in, to obtain knowledge, and finally for expansion of our consciousness.

With Reiki treatments you will be able not only to heal yourself, but to be more connected with cosmic energy. Some benefits include: stress reduction and relaxation, inner peace and harmony, clearing of emotional imbalances, balancing the chakras and alleviation of physical pain.

Discover your inner truth and create a balanced life.

Call or email for consultation.

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPEMENT, HEALING AND EVENT CENTERS EDGAR CAYCE CENTER

241 West 30th St., 2nd Floor New York, NY 10001 212-691-7690 • EdgarCayceNYC.org Holistic health and personal growth resource in midtown Manhattan since 1997. This non-profit Center offers: NYC’s largest selection of Cayce remedies & books, with affordable instruction on using them to bring body, mind and spirit back to a natural state of health. Wellness Services including chiropractic, massage, spiritual & energy healing, psychic & intuitive readings. Workshops and courses on psychic & intuitive development, akashic records, prophecy, past lives, Reiki, more.

NAMASTE BOOKSHOP & HEALING CENTER

2 W 14th St., New York, NY 10011 212-645-0141 • NamasteBookshop.com Namaste Bookshop and Healing Center offers a unique and large selection of Eastern & Western philosophy books, tarot cards, crystals, pendulums, calendars, wind chimes, incense, greeting cards, yoga accessories, meditation cushions, instructional & music CD’S & DVD’s, salt lamps, and 20 sections of books- including Spanish.. The event space, in the same building above the bookshop, holds classes, workshops, and book signings as well as provides rooms for regular readers and practitioners.

*Moving to Gramercy. See page 26 212-974-2288 • ReflectionsYoga.com Reflections Center for Conscious Living is an urban oasis nestled among giant financial institu-tions, Times Square, Broadway theaters and luxury high-rises in Hell’s Kitchen, midtown Manhattan. We welcome and invite you to transcend the tensions of city life and join us for a “just right” yoga class with some of the best teachers in NYC, an illuminating talk, or a super cool dance party.

Come to Reflections and celebrate all of who you are.

SERVING THOSE WHO SERVE PO Box 237047, New York, NY 10023 Jose Mestre, 347-306-0729 Marshall Stackman 212-600-1992 • stws.org

STWS is a nonprofit that offers holistic/integrated healing modalities to people affected by 9/11, Hurricane Sandy, the BP oil spill in the Gulf, as well as armed forces personnel and veterans. Over 3000 people have gone through our programs including over 1200 NYC firefighters. SWTS also offers Yoga

by Donation classes that are offered on a donation basis to the 9/11 community, all firefighters & their immediate family members, people who have been affected by Sandy military personnel and veterans.

More information online.

STEM CELL THERAPY AMERICAN STEM CELL CENTER Neil Raff, MD 160-40 78th Rd Fresh Meadows (Queens), NY 11366 718-544-1444 AmericanStemCellCenter.com

Your own stem cells may be used as the cutting edge treatment for neurological and autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular, stroke, spinal cord injuries, orthopedic ailments & more. In a few hour in-office procedure, your own stem cells are collected, concentrated and injected into the areas of damage, stimulating the body’s natural repair. There is no danger of tissue rejection or allergic reaction. Call for a 15 minute free consult.

WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT

NEW YORK OPEN CENTER

SIERRA BENDER®

The Open Center presents programs of exceptional depth and integrity, concentrating in five major areas: Contemplative and Spiritual Traditions; Health and Wellness; Psychology; Society and Ecology; and Creativity and the Arts. Programs and teachers focused on understanding health and mind-body healing, depth psychology, mystical and esoteric traditions, compassionate dying, socially responsible investing, humanity's impact on the earth and renewable energy, untapped sources for creativity in the arts and what we can learn from world cultures.

Sierra Bender, a modern day Renaissance woman and leading pioneer in the Women’s Empowerment, leadership and entrepreneurship movement for over 25 years. She is the founder of the SBEM Core Institute, Sierra Bender Empowerment Method®(SBEM), Boot Camp for Goddesses® internationally renowned retreat, and author of Goddess to the Core. She’s been featured on Oprah Radio, CBS, Univision TV, USA Today, Marie Claire, Shape, Body & Soul, Yoga Journal, Fit Yoga and other media outlets in Australia, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, U.K., Germany and the U.S.

888-794-3330 • SierraBender.com

22 E. 30th St., New York, NY 10016 212-219-2527 • OpenCenter.org

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