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or me, August brings to mind childhood summers playing outdoors, unsupervised, at whatever my friends and I could dream up. By August, summer felt endless to a pre-teen riding a bike in the oppressive heat while we worked to keep ourselves entertained. The older kids were off doing their own stuff and the younger kids weren’t much fun. Sooner or later, I’d utter, “Mom, I’m bored.” Although grownup jobs rarely create long-term memories, these days I’m never bored. Still, how serendipitous that Natural Awakenings chose August as the right month to devote an

issue to children, creativity and play. It’s an especially welcome topic for those of us whose first decade or two was one of stifling conformity, including education. There were some things to be learned and something implicitly wrong with young people that couldn’t or wouldn’t learn them in the conventional ways presented. If I got enough of it right, I was told that I could look forward to working at a family-wage career until retirement into old age. That worldview began to unravel before I was out of high school, and I was glad to see it go. The conformity bored me and, as we’ve all learned, the intimated security was an illusion. Along with many of our readers, I’m now on my third career using skills I wasn’t explicitly taught and tools my teachers never could have imagined. Fortunately for all of us, somebody was able to imagine freeing paths of constructive progress, and that’s the point of our August issue. What a refreshing idea, helping children to discover what they’re good at rather than labeling them last in class when multiplication tables seem beyond their grasp. What if somebody had helped me put my bike back together, rather than scolding me for taking it apart? What if my piano teacher had started me on jazz and improvisation rather than watered-down Mozart? Why is it that these kinds of questions occur so much later in life… My generation had the good fortune to be turned loose in the neighborhood to play as we liked. My parents’ accompanying strategy was to tell me to stay out of trouble, trusting that I’d naturally be safe otherwise. Considering what I learned from trouble, it’s possible that today’s parents go too far in the opposite direction, fearful of children’s freedom not only because of stranger danger but even small childish mishaps. I’m encouraged by the kind of parenting that makes development of personal resources and resilience the goal, rather than a potential byproduct, of childhood and am happy to be sharing these articles widely.

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s the Institute prepares for its third yearlong 300-hour certification program in September 2016, they are excited to announce that they are now an International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) member school, in addition to having Yoga Alliance, NAMA and AAPNA status. The school also has a new home at Turtles Yoga & Wellness in Beaverton. This beautiful new space allows for room to grow as the school expands its offerings and certification programs. The principles and practices of Ayurveda and Yoga are from the ancient Vedic Texts. These sacred arts are most effective when practiced together. Ayurvedic Yoga personalizes the yogic practice for each individual based on his or her constitutional type and current state of being. The program is designed to teach the use of pulse and tongue reading, yoga, breath-work, diet, spices, meditation, mantras, mudras, chakra and marma balancing, as well as daily living routines to restore balance and harmony in the body, mind and spirit. Students are encouraged to think of themselves as their first client. The program is 300 hours of personal immersion in the ancient sacred arts of Ayurveda and Yoga. Hours from the program apply to the Yoga Alliance RYT-500 certification, IAYT Yoga Therapy Certification, AAPNA Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy Certification and NAMA (National Ayurvedic Medical Association) PACE Hours. The next 300-hour certification program begins in September. Contact: 857-9192866 or Susan@JourneyYoga.com. AyurvedicYogaTherapy.org.

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Young Adult Insomnia Linked to Chronic Pain

esearch from the University of Groningen, in The Netherlands, has found that young adults between 19 and 22 years old that don’t sleep well may have more chronic pain later in life. The researchers followed 1,750 people for three years. About 50 percent of the participants that had sleep problems at the beginning of the study still had them at the end of the study. Roughly 38 percent of those reported chronic pain after three years. This compares to 14 percent of those that didn’t have sleep problems at the start of the research, but reported chronic pain at its conclusion. Overall, the study found that sleep problems were associated with more musculoskeletal pains, headaches and abdominal pain. The relationship occurred in both men and women, but was stronger among women.

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review of 21 clinical trials has found that just one daily serving of legumes can facilitate an average drop of threequarters of a pound over a six-week period. Published in the journal Obesity, the research analyzed results from studies that tested a total of 940 men and women eating about three-quarters of a cup of beans, lentils, chickpeas and other legumes each day. The subjects reported feeling nearly one-third fuller on average after eating about 5.6 ounces of these foods with their meals, compared with a control group’s diet. These beneficial legumes may also reduce body fat percentages. According to senior study author and physician John Sievenpiper, Ph.D., of St. Michael’s Hospital’s Clinical Nutrition and Risk Factor Modification Center and the University of Toronto, “Ninety percent of weight-loss diets fail, resulting in weight regain, which may be due in part to hunger and food cravings. Knowing which foods make people feel fuller longer may help them lose weight and keep it off.”

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Delayed Kindergarten Reduces Attention Deficit

elaying kindergarten enrollment for one year shows significant mental health benefits for children, according to a Stanford University study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research. Reviewing results from a mental health survey completed by more than 35,000 Danish parents, the researchers saw that youngsters held back from kindergarten for as little as one year showed a 73 percent reduction in inattentiveness and hyperactivity for an average child at age 11, compared to children enrolled the year earlier. Measuring inattentiveness and hyperactivity reflect a child’s ability to selfregulate. The generally accepted theory is that young people that are able to stay focused, sit still and pay attention longer tend to do much better in school. “This is some of the most convincing evidence we’ve seen to support what U.S. parents and policymakers have already been doing—choosing to delay entry into kindergarten,” says Stanford Graduate School of Education Professor Thomas S. Dee. In addition to improved mental health, children with later kindergarten enrollment dates also exhibited superior emotional and social skills. The number of U.S. children entering kindergarten at age 6 instead of 5 has progressively increased to about 20 percent, according to the study. Many parents are opting to delay kindergarten enrollment for a year to give their children a leg up in physical and emotional maturity and social skills.

Grape Juice Boosts Memory and Driving Skills

esearch from the UK University of Leeds has confirmed that drinking just one glass of grape juice a day increases spatial memory and driving abilities. The researchers attribute the brain boosting benefits to the polyphenols in the grapes. The study followed 25 healthy mothers between the ages of 40 and 50. Each had young children and worked more than 30 hours a week. The mothers drank 12 ounces of Concord grape juice every day for 12 weeks and had their driving skills tested before and after the study period using a computer simulator. Louise Dye, Ph.D., a professor at the University of Leeds and senior author of the study, notes, “This research is very promising, as it suggests that the cognitive benefits associated with Concord grape juice are not exclusive to adults with early memory decline. We saw these benefits even after the grape juice was no longer being consumed, suggesting a long-term effect of dietary flavonoids.” 10

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Breastfed Babies Have Fewer Colds and Ear Infections

study from the University of Texas has found that increased breastfeeding decreases ear infections among nursing children. The researchers followed 367 babies between 1 and 12 months old from 2008 through 2014. The scientists analyzed family history traits of smoking, ear infections, breastfeeding and formula feeding. Nose and throat mucosal samples were taken throughout the study period to identify infections, and parents informed the researchers whenever the baby experienced an infection. The study was led by Dr. Tasnee Chonmaitree, a pediatrics professor from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. “We clearly showed that frequent upper respiratory infections, carriage of bacteria in the nose and lack of breastfeeding are major risk factors for ear infections,” he states. “Prolonged breastfeeding was associated with significant reductions in both colds and ear infections, a common complication of colds.”

Aromatherapy Soothes Allergies

esearch from Korea’s Chung-Ang University has found that inhaling aromatherapy infusions comprising a combination of sandalwood, frankincense and ravensara for five minutes twice daily significantly reduces symptoms of allergies after seven days. The researchers tested 54 men and women, half of which were tested using a placebo of almond oil. Total nasal symptom score (TNSS) and rhinoconjunctivitis quality of life questionnaire (RQLQ) results were both significantly lower in the aromatherapy group. TNSS scores decreased by more than half and RQLQ scores decreased by more than 60 percent. Scores for fatigue and sleep quality also improved in the aromatherapy group. “These findings indicate that inhalation of certain aromatherapy oils help relieve perennial allergic rhinitis symptoms, improve rhinitis-specific quality of life and reduce fatigue in patients with perennial allergic rhinitis,” Chung-Ang University’s Seo Yeon Choi and Kyungsook Park explain in their paper.

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hen sitting, many people believe that pulling their shoulders back, lifting up the chest and tucking in their buttocks to eliminate the curve of the lower back creates a healthy posture. If these actions seem difficult or make us feel uncomfortable, it doesn’t mean we are lazy or weak. Good posture actually comes naturally from using our body efficiently and allowing its structure to support us, rather than holding ourselves up by means of muscles alone. When we sit, the position of the pelvis can either make slouching inevitable or attaining a more upright posture easy. If the buttocks are shifted forward, the back gets rounder, and the added weight compresses the nerves near the tailbone; breathing becomes restricted and the neck and shoulders naturally tense to try to hold us upright. However, by popping out the buttocks and seating the pelvis on the chair so that our weight drops down to the front edges of our “sitting bones”, we can relax our entire body and still remain upright and balanced. Rolfing Structural Integration practitioners analyze how different positions and tension patterns shift the way our weight is supported, which in turn affects posture. Rolfers release these constricted areas in the connective tissues (fascia), which can bind us into habitual tension patterns. They also advise clients about the most efficient ways to sit, stand and move to help them achieve the balance, mobility and awareness needed to be able to enjoy a consistently relaxed, upright posture. Jazmine Fox-Stern is a Certified Advanced Rolfer in Boston, MA. To schedule a consultation, call 617-308-7104 or visit BostonBodyBalance.com. For more information, visit Rolf.org. See ad, page 29.

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Scrambling Species

Climate Change Favors Some Birds over Others Decades of data show that climate change is manipulating the way avian species move across continents. For instance, the orchard oriole is losing prime habitat in the South, but gaining more up north. Thousands of species worldwide face the same dilemma. Specific birds need a particular habitat, such as open spaces or groves of trees, and some of their traditionally preferred spots are becoming unlivable. England’s Durham University ecologist Phillip Stephens, along with researchers from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and the U.S. Geological Survey, have compiled nearly half a century’s worth of occurrence data from thousands of citizen scientists. Birders submitted their observations to the PanEuropean Common Birds Monitoring Scheme and the North American Breeding Bird Survey for 145 terrestrial bird species native to Europe and 380 species native to the United States. “We used that information to generate a prior expectation for whether the species would’ve been advantaged or disadvantaged by climate change,” says Stephens. The predictions were compared with actual bird abundance data from 1980 through 2010, and the populations that were expected to lose suitable habitat declined, while those expected to find their habitats improve increased. He states, “Recent climate change has already favored one set of species over another.” Read the report at ClimateChange.Birdlife.org.

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Hope for a New Generation Despite being less confident than their elders, a new study by PsychTests.com, in Montreal, reveals that Millennials (those born between 1980 and 2000) are an ambitious and tenacious generation that continues to prove potential critics wrong. Labeled by some as self-entitled, arrogant and immature from being coddled by hovering parents, the company’s research says that Millennials are not afraid to push themselves to achieve lofty goals, work hard or take on difficult challenges. Collecting data from 1,035 people that took their Ambition Test, the researchers looked at the differences between Millennials, Generation X (born between 1960 and 1980) and Baby Boomers (born between 1946 and 1960) in terms of their levels of aspiration, persistence and sense of self-efficacy. The study reveals that while Millennials lagged a little behind the other two generations on some factors related to ambition, the potential of these young adults should not be underestimated. “One can argue that Millennials’ hopeful and determined nature is a case of idealism,” explains Ilona Jerabek, Ph.D., president of PsychTests. “Some have just started out in the workforce, so they’re eager to prove themselves, which could also mean that at some point they’ll be blindsided by the reality of what it’s like to be out there in the real world.” 12

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Low-Cost Jewelry May Harbor Cadmium In recent years, the European Commission has banned cadmium in all jewelry sold in Europe, but those shopping for low-cost jewelry in North America from popular fashion chains may be wearing products made with cadmium, a heavy metal that can be particularly toxic for kids. There are no known risks for people that wear contaminated jewelry, but swallowing or chewing on a piece containing high concentrations of the toxic metal could allow it to seep into the body. James Van Loon, director of risk management at Health Canada’s consumer product safety branch, says that children’s bodies more readily absorb the toxic metal, and because they are more likely to put things in their mouths, jewelry that is marketed to those under 15 should contain virtually no cadmium. Dr. Gérald Zagury, who performed tests and has published several studies on heavy metals in jewelry, says one sample contained the highest amount of cadmium ever reported in Canada for such a product. “It’s pretty close to pure cadmium,” he says. According to Health Canada, cadmium is cheap and melts at a lower point than more commonly used zinc, lowering energy costs for product makers. According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, cadmium is a known carcinogen that can also lead to kidney failure, bone loss and other complications in those that are chronically exposed over time. Source: EWG.org

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Fiction Readers Have More Empathy The love of books may begin at any age, but for most, it starts in childhood. Now, scientists are studying the effects of reading on the brain with MRIs, polls, surveys and experiments. The results indicate that readers of fiction are more empathetic toward others. By engaging with a story, they are temporarily placing themselves in a character’s shoes, thus fostering empathy in real life, and literary reading amplifies this effect. According to a Stanford University study, reading a challenging book also helps us become smarter, as well as more empathetic. By attempting to tackle harder books, we create new connections in our minds that we might not have done otherwise. Neuroscientist Bob Dougherty remarks, “The right patterns of ink on a page can create vivid mental imagery and instill powerful emotions.” David Comer Kidd, author of another related study, observes, “Like opening a window to let fresh air into our home, literature opens up our minds to the myriad ideas that we wouldn’t be able to experience on our own. We can pause to analyze the experiences depicted as if they were our own, expanding our experience of the world.”

Show Stopper

Circuses Cease Exotic Animal Acts The Ringling Brothers Circus made good on a promise to retire their last contingent of performing elephants to the Center for Elephant Conservation, in Polk City, Florida, with the last such show streamed worldwide in May. While Ringling will retain the services of tigers, lions, leopards, horses, camels, dogs and kangaroos, the Mexican Congress has voted to prohibit exotic animals under big tops across their country. That means no more tigers jumping through hoops, elephants used as props or monkeys dressed in tiny outfits. The bill requires circuses to report the wildlife they own, which would then be made available to interested zoos. Source: The New York Times

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Sikkim Now a Wholly Organic State Sikkim, the northeastern Indian state located between Bhutan and Nepal, has rid its agricultural land of pesticides, fertilizers, genetically modified crops and other artificial inputs on around 75,000 hectares, or about 300 square miles, of agricultural land, making it its country’s first organic state. Instead, farmers use natural alternatives such as green manure and compost. Twelve years ago, the Pawan Chamling-led government decided to make Sikkim an organic farming state through a declaration in the legislative assembly. After the entry of chemical inputs for farmland was restricted and their sale banned, farmers had no option but to go organic.

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Creating Life Through Inner Wisdom by Robin Will

hink back: how often in school did our teachers tell us that we’re using only tiny portions of our minds—that we’re capable of so much more? Jamie “Cedar” Rogers took that childhood message to heart—not as a child, but as a successful computer systems analyst. Dissatisfied with life and dealing with neurological dysfunction, she went looking for greater meaning and healthier resolutions from within different parts of herself. Her fresh new Master’s Degree in Art Therapy Counseling testifies to the distance she’s traveled, and it’s clear that art therapy provided an opening for further journeys that she is inclined to share. It looks like an enormous leap, but Rogers says it’s more like a continuum. As a systems analyst, she was analytical, logical and she collaborated well with others. That’s still the case. She’s simply more interested in the meaning and perceptions behind different arrangements of information. Art Therapy doesn’t depend on talk or medication. Initially focused on children considered too young for conventional counseling, or adults who could not speak, the activities we call “art” are becoming recognized for their potential at all levels of age and ability. Many of us know about inner stuff that we can’t access or control. Habits or symptoms that don’t go away, patterns of self-sabotage, stress that manifests as pain or illness—we’re aware that talking about them doesn’t fix them. We also know it’s not always a matter of pain or dysfunction. Sometimes, we simply want to expand our

awareness, cultivate wellness, develop talents or look in new directions for meaning or validation—and can’t find a way to start. Rogers helps people get started. She has a comfortable and informative website at CedarPathways.com where she addresses philosophy and technique. It’s interesting reading, and there’s no point in recapping it here. What’s worth mentioning is that although Rogers’ strategies may seem foreign to us, none of them are particularly new. Healing through drawing, motion, sound, storytelling, touch, music and contact with nature have been documented back to the beginnings of writing, and in lore and legend long before that. When the old becomes new again, it’s usually because current best practices aren’t living up to their own hype, and that’s the condition Rogers feels that she’s addressing with Cedar Pathways. “We’re trained to seek authority,” she says, obviously searching for words as if she’s translating from another language. “We’ve been taught to ask somebody else what’s valuable, or meaningful, or healthy.” In Rogers’ case, that training led to a successful and rewarding career and way of life that was making her sick. “What I do now is in the nature of retraining,” she reflects. “I’m helping people connect with the wisdom that’s within their nature and the values inside themselves.” It’s a natural pathway, no more difficult than any other, but definitely

foreign to the culture we live in now. Rogers frequently finds herself searching for words, because our language can barely do justice to what she’s talking about. Her closest expression comes from a shaman’s body rather than mind. But, “Shaman” is a word Rogers is uncomfortable calling herself. It’s an appropriated term from another culture that doesn’t seem to apply to a white woman from Astoria. Often, however, others do see the shaman within her and her work does include some of the things a shaman might do, while the name of “Cedar” comes to offer guidance through the heart. The notion of art in therapy, life guidance and personal growth is also foreign to clients. “I can’t draw,” they say, comparing themselves to paid artists. “I can’t dance,” others say, as if dancing is something we see only in performance. Bottom line: “I’m not good enough, I’m stuck here, and I can’t trust myself.” Those are the standard lessons of a consumer culture. Rogers believes in the most serious way that those lessons aren’t true. Our culture tends to shut us down. She has the tools in hand to teach us to open up and get some use from parts of our hearts, bodies, spirits and minds that are dusty from neglect. Sometimes the process may start with drawing via mark making or a walk in the woods. Visit Jamie “Cedar” Rogers’ website at CedarPathways.com or phone her at 503-621-6178 for more information.

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GROWING UP EMPOWERED Helping Kids Step into Their Best Selves by Judith Fertig

he plugged-in, stressed-out world that challenges adults can be even more difficult for teens in the throes of hormones, peer pressure and a selfie culture. Parents can help their children thrive and become empowered individuals by nurturing desirable character traits such as resourcefulness, resilience, perseverance, self-reliance, independence, empathy and social competence. Child psychologist Michele Borba, Ed.D., of Palm Springs, California, is a former classroom teacher and the mother of three grown children who dispenses advice at MicheleBorba.com/blog. Her main parenting focus is character education, as reflected in her latest book, Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World. “Tune in to what your kids love,” advises Borba. “Then find learning experiences that help them develop traits they need to be happy, productive adults.” 16

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This positive parenting approach—accentuating youthful desires and strengths, instead of deficiencies and weaknesses—helps young people develop a secure footing in life. “Kids are driven by their hearts,” observes Borba. “A positive parent doesn’t do the cookie-cutter approach, as in, ‘That’s what worked for other kids in the neighborhood,’ nor even reference what the parent did as a teen.” Teens also impose upon themselves, thinking that being trendy, beautiful, rich and famous are valuable life goals. “The positive parent looks at each child as an individual, listens to what really makes them light up, and then supports that.”

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and greatness. Corporate leaders praise its programs for helping participants relate, communicate and perform well. Josselyne Herman-Saccio, a Landmark program leader in New York City, remarks, “Every one of us has a dream, yet too many of us choose our path with fear, disguised as practicality. Our kids might get the message that, ‘You don’t do your dream as your career.’” That thought can leave anyone feeling like something is missing. After putting off her own career as a singer and ultimately deciding to go for it, Herman-Saccio recorded That’s What Love Can Do with her group Boy Krazy. The song rose to the top of the pop charts in 1993. That empowering experience helped her decide to help others—including her own three children—fulfill their dreams. Today, Herman-Saccio leads the Landmark Forum for adults, and the company also offers a version of the course for 13-to-17-year-olds, an interactive, three-day program in cities across the U.S. It helps teens first understand their existing patterns of thoughts and behaviors and then move forward to create new possibilities and face new challenges and discover a new level of power, freedom, self-expression and peace of mind. For a teen to register, a parent or legal guardian must register for or have completed the organization’s adult forum and provide permission. Teens planning for life after high school get help identifying their career passion at schools such as Upland Hills School, in Oxford, Michigan. Its emphasis on experiential learning culminates in a senior project the teen produces, whether it’s writing a novel, building a storage shed or volunteering at the local senior citizen center. Each must someway contribute to the community. Beginning with the student’s dream, they must work their way through obstacles, setbacks and all the steps required to bring a dream to reality.

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Sometimes parents need to address a teen’s longing for friends and social connections. For youths that especially need to nurture their social skills, such

as high-functioning kids with autism or Asperger’s syndrome, film school might be an answer. At the Joey Travolta Film School and summer camp, in Lafayette, California, kids work together to make a movie; they start with a script, create sets, operate the camera, act and direct. At the Hunter School, in Romney, New Hampshire, kids dealing with attention challenges can nurture mindbody awareness, energetic mindfulness and sensory integration. It all helps them get to know themselves and relate better to others. Outdoor skills can help teens develop healthy risk-taking behaviors, as well as teach resilience, perseverance and self-reliance. SheJumps (SheJumps. org), in Salt Lake City, offers young women 6 to 18 years old an opportunity to master outdoor living skills, boost confidence and encourage leadership via collaborating with strong female role models. Fun activities include mountain biking, skiing and trailblazing.

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Over time, experiential learning can help youths develop leadership skills. Lander, Wyoming’s National Outdoor Leadership School, a gap-year program for high school graduates taking a year off before college, offers courses lasting two weeks, several months or even a full year. Activities include sea kayaking, Alaskan mountain and glacier climbing and wilderness medicine. Teens already on track and wanting to develop additional leadership skills can tap into motivational speaker and self-help author Tony Robbins’ annual Unleash the Power Within youth leadership program event. Groups of youths

14 to 17 years old collectively participate to create individual breakthroughs, move beyond fears and limiting beliefs, accomplish goals and realize true desires. Application requirements include a good academic record, at least 20 hours of community service and a guidance counselor’s recommendation. Robbins maintains, “Grow and give is what life is all about.”

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A way for youngsters 5 to 19 years old to become empowered is by joining a 4-H group in urban, suburban or rural areas. If we envision a farm kid raising a calf to show at the state fair, that’s still one facet of today’s 4-H, but far from the entire scope. Founded in 1902, 4-H is a global nonprofit dedicated to learning by doing; specialties now range from computer science and graphic design to leadership, healthy living and the performing arts. Positive mentoring by adults and developing community spirit ground 4-H clubs, camps and programs. Research by Tufts University’s Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development and America’s land-grant colleges and universities shows that people with a 4-H background are more likely to give back to their communities than others (see Tinyurl. com/YouthDevelopmentStudy). For Grammy-winner Jennifer Nettles, of Nashville, 4-H meant learning to perform at an early age, even flying to Chicago to do it. “I don’t know that I would be where I am today without 4-H,” she says. “Mentors there help you. They helped me with the skills of performing and learning about being on stage; they also taught me the importance of giving back.”

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Growing food for themselves and others can be a great adventure for teens, while fostering resourcefulness, perseverance and ecological awareness. Seventeenyear-old Katie Stagliano launched Katie’s Krops, in Summerville, South Carolina, several years ago based on her desire to fight hunger by growing food for people that need it. Today, the enterprise offers grants for youth in any area to start and maintain a local garden, provided they give away the produce to the hungry.

The initiative has grown to more than 50 gardens around the U.S. Both Mobile Urban Growers, in Mobile, Alabama, and Closer to Earth, in Oklahoma City, empower youth through exercising organic gardening skills, environmental and food justice advocacy and personal mentorship. Empowering experiences for teens don’t have to cost a lot or involve travel. “Dream big, but start small. Look around your own backyard, in your community,” says Borba. “Teens can learn to pay it forward in all kinds of ways. They can get together with their peers and take on a doable project to help others. They may even need to start by learning to self-regulate and manage stress by getting away from their phones and instead being outside getting exercise.” Casual family activities can provide opportunities for conversations about what teens want in life or what they’re worried about, and that opens the door for adults to step up to help mentor and empower their children. “Boys are more likely to talk while they’re doing something, like shooting baskets with you in the driveway,” observes Borba. “Girls are more likely to talk if it’s one-on-one.” Positive parents actively listen and then clarify what they heard from their teens, says Herman-Saccio. This information helps point the way forward, to more interactive dialogue, brainstorming, problem-solving, helpful experiences and eventually, youth empowerment. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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The moment my legs begin to move, my thoughts begin to flow. ~Henry David Thoreau mile away walked to school. Today, that figure is 30 percent,” says Sheila Franklin, of the National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity, in The Walking Revolution documentary (scroll to the video at EveryBodyWalk. org). Experts warn that less walking by youngsters can create sedentary habits and lead to shortened life spans. Daily walks to school boost cognitive performance in students, according to Mary Pat King, the National Parent Teacher Association director of programs and projects. Dr. Richard Jackson, a pediatrician, professor and chair of Environmental Health Sciences at the School of Public Health at University of California, Los Angeles,. and former environmental health director at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, reports that walking improves children’s learning ability, concentration, moods and creativity. Even lifelong walkers are moved to walk more by using a pedometer to track their steps and distance traveled, says Dr. Lauren Elson, a physical medicine and rehabilitation instructor at Harvard Medical School, who is also the medical editor of the recent Harvard Special Health Report Walking for Health

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ilmmaker Barnet Bain’s credits include writer/director of Milton’s Secret, due out this fall, starring Donald Sutherland and Michelle Rodriguez and based on Eckhart Tolle’s book, producer of the Oscarwinning What Dreams May Come, executive producer of the Emmy-award nominee Homeless to Harvard and writer/producer of The Celestine Prophecy movie. Now, as author of The Book of Doing and Being: Rediscovering Creativity in Life, Love, and Work, he offers tools that everyone can use to develop a creativity practice designed to move us beyond our unconscious hand-me-down worldview, escape mental and emotional straightjackets and unlock great reservoirs of imagination. In so doing, we discover we can create anything we like; from a work of art to a fulfilling relationship.

Why is creativity so vital now? More than ever before, the nature of human consciousness today is making it apparent that we live inside stories and are pushing up against their edges. Strategies we’ve used to try to attain control, success or empowerment—structured ideas about how the world works, false assurances and guarantees about life— may not be working. As a result, we are mired in anxiety, stress and crises. It all offers us the opportunity to wake up to a larger truth that supersedes everything else: We must discover where our true safety resides, in building newly intelligent relationships within, as well as with NAPortland.com

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How do male and female energies play into this? Everyone possesses both masculine and feminine energies; neither is better or less valuable than the other. Doing and acting characterize masculine energy, which makes things. It builds, structures, orders and files. Being

characterizes the feminine, womb-like energy, pregnant with possibilities and subsequent manifested outcomes. The capacities to imagine, feel and receive also are feminine. In the dance with the masculine, the harmony of these feminine qualities is the primal desire for and the impulse of creativity itself. When the masculine and feminine energies are balanced and intimately joined, they express the ability to act, create, manifest, build and bring order. When we learn how to balance them, we become more creative and effective, individually and collectively. We are better at meeting challenges and responding to opportunities.

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Chauvinism, an elevation of masculine over feminine energy, would separate us from our feelings. It does violence to femininity and castrates legitimate masculinity. The mildest trace of such subordination diminishes and reduces primal creative energies to second place, so that nothing new can arrive. Civilization suffers from this systemic disorder to the degree that we believe our needs wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be met unless we are controlling or relying disproportionately on action principles. A culture that elevates doing over being is ignorant of how to pop the clutch and shift into neutral, and so keeps driving down the same road without hope of changing direction. When spirituality was more alive inside religious traditions, we honored the sanctity of the Sabbath and the importance of putting aside doing in order to be intimate with the mystery of life. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what breathes new life into our thoughts and feelings, arousing body, mind and spirit to new heights. Every creator understands that all creativity is a gift of the feminine energy and a gift of the gods. Integrative masculine energies are always constellated around such a gift. Allowing ourselves to become intimate with a greater state of being rather than doing, we open ourselves to receiving a new relationship with life. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com. natural awakenings

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t age 6, climate change activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez gave his first speech to a packed crowd in his hometown of Boulder, Colorado. Raised in the Aztec tradition, he was taught that as indigenous people, they are descendants of the land and inherit a duty to protect it. “I felt such sadness that my generation inherited this crisis to clean up. That night, I saw that those emotions could be channeled into action and my voice could make a difference,” says Martinez, founder and youth director of the nonprofit Earth Guardians. Ten years later, his impassioned message has sparked a global movement. More than 2,000 “youth crews” from Bhutan to Brazil are fighting climate change and improving their communities in other ways. These activists aren’t yet old enough to vote, but are still making their voices heard by global policymakers. On their behalf, Martinez delivered a plea to representatives from 192 countries at the United Nations General Assembly meeting on climate change last year, asking for stronger measures to protect both the planet and its people. He particularly pointed to the ever-increasing “climate refugees” that have lost their homes to rising oceans and other havoc caused by Earth’s warming trend. Although Martinez serves on President Obama’s youth council, he

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and 20 other young plaintiffs filed a landmark lawsuit earlier this year against the federal government for failing to protect its citizens from climate change. The plaintiffs are seeking a court order requiring America’s president to establish a national plan to decrease atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide to “safe” levels by 2100. At home, Martinez is working with Boulder County community and environmental organizations to locally eliminate pesticides from parks, charge for plastic bags at retail, regulate coal ash emissions and ban fracking. EarthGuardians.org offers many ways anyone can plug into the movement, whether taking individual actions to lighten our carbon footprint, creating school gardens or signing its Silence into Action pledge, inspired by Martinez’s younger brother Itzcuauhtli’s 45-day silence strike for climate action. “The most important thing you can do is educate yourself. Whatever makes you come alive, use that passion to make a difference,” says Martinez, whose performances as a pianist and hip-hop artist inform and enliven music festivals worldwide. “Together, we can create a legacy we can be proud to pass on to the next generation.” Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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hether it’s playing dress-up, making forts from sofa cushions or drawing pictures, creative moments can define and distinguish a happy childhood. Yet it’s not all just fun and games, according to experts. Childhood creativity, nurtured both in the classroom and at home, is crucial for developing qualities such as sound decision-making, flexible thinking and mental resiliency. Analyzing more than 150 studies across the fields of psychology, neuroscience, education and business management, the Center for Childhood Creativity, in Sausalito, California, found many important life skills are affiliated with a creative upbringing. The resulting white paper, Inspiring a Generation to Create, underscores that rather than simply being an innate trait, creativity can be taught. “Creativity should be an integral part of every child’s education. The research shows that we can avoid the

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Cameron wrote the book in part to guide her own daughter, actress and film director Domenica Cameron-Scorsese, in her creative journey through motherhood. While many such works focus on art projects for kids, Cameron’s book emphasizes activities that put creative fuel in the parental tank. For example, she recommends parents take up the ritual of “morning pages”; writing three pages of stream-of-consciousness thoughts the first thing each morning. Jean Van’t Hul, author of The Artful Parent, started a daily sketchbook practice for herself and to set an example for her kids. “I like that the kids see me creating regularly and they’ve joined in a couple times. I also want to get over my self-limited belief that I’m not a good artist,” remarks Van’t Hul, who blogs at ArtfulParent.com.

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A family ritual, like a bedtime story or relationship with a pet, can be re-imagined to inspire household members to co-create together. “Instead of always reading to my kids, we take turns making up stories by ‘giving’ each other three things, like an airplane, a shovel and a pair of pants, which we have to use in a story,” says Nicole Corey Rada, a working mother of two in Richmond, Virginia. “Sometimes, we pretend our pets are having conversations, and use different voices and accents to express what they might be saying, given their

Every child and parent is creative. Exercising our creativity is an act of faith. ~Julia Cameron circumstance at the time. This is a family favorite; we laugh constantly.” Mark Runco, Ph.D., a University of Georgia professor of gifted and creative education, founder of the Creativity Research Journal and advisor to the Center for Childhood Creativity, notes the importance of balancing unstructured and structured activities, creating space for both individual expression and creative collaboration. To foster the former, Van’t Hul encourages “strewing”, which she refers to as “the art of casually yet strategically leaving invitations for learning and creativity out for kids to discover on their own.” Invitations to play could be a basket of non-toxic blocks, a recycled-paper sketchpad opened to a blank page or some nature finds from a walk in the woods. As an example of the latter, Cameron suggests that parents lead kids on a weekly creative expedition, allowing the kids to choose a new place to aimlessly explore such as a park, bookstore, pet shop or museum. According to the author, that sense of shared adventure, fostered in a safe space, naturally nurtures the creative process, both for now and the future. “If you make art the center, insisting that kids be creative, they may feel a sense of pressure,” advises Cameron. “If you make inspiration the center, it spills over into art.” Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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Baby squirrels can fall out of the nest. “Leave him at the base of the tree,” says Jennifer Keats Curtis, author of the children’s book Squirrel Rescue. “Mom will rebuild the nest before coming to get her baby. If it’s cold, put it in a box with a towel. Once squirrels have been treated as a pet, they can’t be released.” Tiny, not-yet-feathered nestlings should be returned home; it’s a myth that human scent poses a problem. If the nest is out of reach or can’t be located, make one with a box and soft cloth. Put it in the tree, so the parents can resume feeding. Leave the area so as not to frighten them. “After young robins, scrub jays, crows and owls leave the nest, they NAPortland.com

typically spend up to a week on the ground before they can fly,” says Campbell. “At night, the parents will escort the fully feathered fledglings to safety beneath a bush.” In parks, ducks and geese may nest away from the water. Mama will lead her babies to the pond, even across busy streets. If it’s safe, stop the car to halt traffic, act as their crossing guard, and then resume driving. A box turtle operates on innate GPS. “It lives in an area the size of a football field,” explains Curtis. “It will go onward, no matter how many times people try to redirect it. If injured by a car or lawn mower, the shell can be mended by a rehab center.” Bunnies eat at dusk and dawn. Inbetween, the nest may look abandoned. “Wild baby rabbits are difficult to keep alive if injured,” says Curtis. “At sundown, see if mom returns; if not, they need a wildlife rehab expert.” A lone, young raccoon is either old enough to climb a tree by itself or the mother will carry it. If we feed a raccoon, it will become a beggar. Opossums are dramatic actors. When cornered, they hiss and fall over and play dead in a coma-like state for up to four hours. Check back later. If a mother possum has been killed by a

The best outcome for injured animals is rescue, rehabilitation and return to the wild. car, call a rehab official to check her pouch for potential babies. “If you find a young deer fawn or moose calf, leave it. The mother comes back several times each day to nurse,” advises Amanda Nicholson, director of outreach for the Wildlife Center of Virginia, in Waynesboro. “Its coloring helps it remain undetected by predators.”

Other Unexpected Encounters “Don’t feed wild animals or leave out food or accessible comestible trash. Bobcats, wolves, bears and coyotes will avoid people unless food is involved,” cautions Jennifer Place, program associate for Born Free USA, a nonprofit in Washington, D.C. “Wild animals protect their space, food and young, so stay on marked trails when hiking and never turn your back on them.”

For unexpected meetings, stay calm. “Make sure there’s an escape route for the animal,” says Place. “With foxes or coyotes, throw sticks or small rocks, but don’t hit the animal. Make yourself look large and yell.” With snakes, sidestep away slowly for more than six feet before walking in the other direction. Bears require a different response. “Speak in a low voice so the bear realizes you are not prey. Never climb a tree,” says Place. “Bears know the terrain, can run faster than a horse and can climb trees, too. Sidestep away, remaining carefully upright, calm and unthreatening. If the bear moves toward you, keep talking until he moves away. Running kicks in its prey drive.” Yellowstone Park regulations require visitors to stay 25 yards away from most wildlife and 100 yards away from bears and wolves. Selfie photos with animals can result in injury or death for humans and animals through carelessness; safety depends on good judgement, respect and common sense. Friends of wildlife know beforehand how to contact local rehabilitators if there’s an emergency, observe before taking action, and protect pets. “Always

Wildlife Transport Tips If a wild animal is injured, wear heavy gloves in its vicinity to avoid being bitten or scratched. Completely cover the animal with a blanket so it stays relatively calm, and place it in a carrier for transport to a rehabilitation facility. A warm hot water bottle can help ward off shock. Do not give the animal water, milk or food. Time is of the essence to ward off dangers of stress. Wild animals can carry disease without appearing to be ill. Fleas, ticks and mites are likely, so keep injured wildlife away from pets and children. leash dogs when going into the yard at night and keep cats indoors,” says Place. “Peaceful co-existence allows for the safety of both people and animals, domestic and wild.” Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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e’re back in the bounce of the mutable t-square again this month with points of distinction between individual perception and collective reality still widely askance. However, August marks a time of transition and the beginning of some choice-making as we see a new picture beginning to take shape. With serious-minded Saturn turning direct on August 13 and mental Mercury turning retrograde on August 31 as it joins truth-seeking Jupiter, any of the conflict and confusion that has been building for months will enter the “truth and integrity” mill for some hard-working sort and sift.

Mantras and musings for the month of August: Leo (Jul 23-Aug 22): Every minute of every hour of every day you are making the world, just as you are making yourself, and you might as well do it with generosity and kindness and style. ~ Rebecca Solnit Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22): Don’t let your mind bully your body into believing it must carry the burden of its worries. ~ Astrid Alauda Libra (Sep 23-Oct 22): Creativity is intelligence having fun. ~ Albert Einstein Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21): In the animal kingdom, the rule is, eat or be eaten; in the human kingdom, define or be defined. ~ Thomas Szasz

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Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 21): Perhaps a sin that humbles you is better than a good deed that makes you arrogant. ~ Shaykh Hamza Yusuf Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19): The perfect is the enemy of the good. ~ Voltaire

Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18): Completion is not an act in the future. It is an acceptance of what is, now. ~ Alan Cohen Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20): Make visible what, without you, might have never been seen. ~ Robert Bresson Aries (Mar 21-Apr 19): The most vital right is the right to love and be loved. ~ Emma Goldman Taurus (Apr 20-May 20): People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it. ~ Chinese Proverb Gemini (May 21-Jun 20): A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself. ~ Joseph Campbell Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22): Vulnerability is the leading edge of truth. Being willing to sacrifice a false life is the only way to live a true one. ~ Charles M. Blow

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wednesDAY, August 3 Full & Dark Moon Fire Ceremony – 7-9pm. Fire ceremonies have been used by our ancestors through the ages as ritual, celebration or connection to Spirit. This Peruvian style Fire Ceremony is built to pray, give thanks and release dense energy to be transmuted to light. This is an extremely potent form of prayer. 6505 SE Monroe, Milwaukie. Contact Rising Fire Shamanism: School & Healing Center 503-288-5175. RisingFire.One@gmail.com. Rising-Fire.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 Preparing for Planetary Shifts: Eclipses, Relationships, Elections – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn how to take advantage of dynamic planetary changes in the months ahead as the eclipses of last spring build up to the next level in September. Then, expansive Jupiter moves into Libra, bringing shifts in relationships and more. Finally, we shall look at the presidential candidates on Election Day and the USA birth chart. Presented in non-technical language. Mark Dodich, a professional astrologer since 1980, specializes in AstroCartoGraphy® relocation maps, Seven Ray Spiritual Purpose astrology and also leads groups to sacred sites around the world. New Renaissance Bookshop, 1338 NW 23rd Ave,

derstand the connection between what we eat, what we don’t eat and how our emotions are affected. Eligible for 7 CEU hours. $150. The Wellspring School, 2440 NE MLK Jr Blvd, Ste 202, Portland. 503-688-1482. Info@TheWellspring.org. TheWell spring.org/classes. Fall Qigong Series – 2-4pm. Sept 24; Oct 1, 15, 22; Nov 5, 12. Qigong of the Great White Crane is a graceful walking form that works primarily on the lungs. The lungs, through breathing, are the first of the body’s organs to have contact with the universe. By strengthening the lung energy, this form greatly harmonizes one’s immune system and emotions. Harmony Yoga, 2108 NE 41st Ave, Portland. Contact Ling Gui International Healing Qigong School, 503-380-5814 or Info@LingGui. org. LingGui.org. Tummo Inner Fire Retreat with Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche – Oct 13-16. Traditionally secret, Tummo is one of the highest teachings of Tantrayana. Tulku Lobsang is a true master of Tummo and shares it with great skill, humor and compassion. With a special combination of movement, breath and visualization we awaken our inner fire, which opens us on the deepest levels. Participants receive a complete practice and deep philosophy of this path. Learn the map of your subtle body and discover how it is the vehicle for transforming your mind and your life. From $585. IslandWood Retreat, Bainbridge Island, WA. TulkuLobsang.org/TourPlan. Nourishing Woman Qigong – Dec 10-11. 1:306pm Dec 10; 9am-3:30pm Dec 11. Yang Tai Gong was developed to tone the woman’s body and procreative organs, and to support the mother and her baby during pregnancy. For any age or reproductive history, also supporting smooth transitions with menopause. At The Little Church. Contact Ling Gui International Healing Qigong School 503-3805814. Info@LingGui.org. LingGui.org. Portland. 503-224-4929. NRBEvents@gmail.com. NewRenBooks.com. Shamanic Drumming n’ Dreaming Guided Visualization Journey – 7-9pm. Come feel and experience being supported, loved and connected with the earth, with your spiritual guides and helpers, with the trees, plants, animals, elements and the universe. Allow the vibrations of the drum to send you deeper inside yourself, opening you to greater life wisdom. Fully guided by Kim “Alder” McDonald and Jamie “Cedar” Rogers. $20 Heart Exchange. 3535 SW Coronado, Portland. Contact Cedar 503-621-6178. Cedar@CedarPathways.com. CedarPathways.com. DrummingInOneness.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 Outdoor Altar – noon-4pm. Creating an altar provides space for remembering and noticing, honoring and releasing old stories and deeply held beliefs. We look at the areas in our lives where love is called for and create our altars from there. Become available to destiny, instead of continuing to repeat history. This class will give you a new resource to deepen your medicine work. 1829 NE Alberta St, Ste 5, Portland. Contact Rising Fire Shamanism: School & Healing Center 503-288-5175. RisingFire.One@ gmail.com. Rising-Fire.com.

Wholistic Nutrition Student Clinic with Rylen Feeney & Bari Mandelbaum – 1 & 2:45pm. Receive an in-depth nutritional assessment & lifestyle recommendations from a soon-to-graduate Wholistic Nutrition Program student practitioner. All student clinics are instructor supervised. Cost: Donation Based. The Wellspring School, 2440 NE MLK Jr Blvd, Ste 202, Portland. 503-688-1482. Info@TheWellspring.org. TheWellspring.org/ classes.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 Peace Harvest Concert with Martha Reich Braden – 7-8:30pm. Accompanied by guitar, ukulele and keyboards, Reich Braden will offer the gift of peace and healing through music with original songs from her new Peace Harvest EP–such as the award-winning “God’s Eyes.” Reich Braden is an authentic troubadour in the tradition of Joni Mitchell and Joan Baez whose songs possess an exquisite poetry, capturing the depths of personal and universal subjects and tapping into what is true and real in the hearts of all. Attendees will receive a copy of the EP, and a portion of all ticket proceeds will go to Creativity for Peace, which facilitates collaborative leadership and peacemaking among women in Israel and Palestine. New Renaissance Bookshop, 1338 NW 23rd Ave, Portland. 503-224-4929. NRB Events@gmail.com. NewRenBooks.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 Thermal Thursday – 4-6pm. Experience FDA registered Thermal Imaging. 100% safe screening, no radiation, compression or pain. Got pain or just curious? Drop in. We’ll take a free thermal picture of you. Learn about thermal imaging and how it can give real time information about your state of health including clues to unsolved health issues. 1314 NW Irving St, #705 (Irving Street Lofts), Portland. Contact Candace 503-775-1812. info@ RadiantBodyThermography.com. RadiantBody Thermography.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 Chakras and Tea – 9-11am. Each month, we’ll explore one chakra in the body. Learn about their purpose, if they are balanced or needing healing, what foods, sounds and colors support each chakra and more. 1711 Main St, Vancouver. Rachel FoutsCarrico, 503-609-0798 or Rachel@Healing-Lotus. com. Healing-Lotus.com.

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logical and spiritual depth regarding why there is violence and what we can do about it. The goal of this workshop is to hear his teachings from years of study. Sophia J. LeBlanc will give a guided meditation on how to shift toxic thoughts into love. $10 or donation. The Flanders House, 2926 NE Flanders St, Portland. YouHypnosis.com/Workshops.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 Thermal Thursday – 4-6pm. Experience FDA registered Thermal Imaging. See Aug 11 listing. Full Moon Fire Ceremony & Sound Bath – 7-8:45pm. Syncing with the cycles of the moon can be very powerful in consciously achieving your goals and intentions. The Full Moon happens to be quite the potent time to release lower energies and anything that no longer serves you, as are Fire Ceremonies! The sound bath afterward from the Crystal Bowls and Gong help to refill you with higher vibrational energy. Private Residence; email for address. Contact Nicole 323-842-3589. TrinitiHealing@yahoo.com. TrinitiHealing.com. Full & Dark Moon Fire Ceremony – 7-9pm. See description in August 3 listing. 6505 SE Monroe, Milwaukie. Contact Rising Fire Shamanism: School & Healing Center 503-288-5175. RisingFire.One@ gmail.com. Rising-Fire.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 The Runes Revealed: with Author Ingrid Kincaid – 6:30-8:30pm. Kincaid’s latest book offers a unique perspective on the nature and origin of the runes. Join us for a lively discussion with time for questions. Book signing follows. Kincaid is an internationally known author, teacher and community elder whose work is rooted in the wisdom traditions of pre-Christian, Northern Europe. She is dedicated to helping individuals reconnect with their roots, reclaim their own heritage and heal inherited, ancestral grief. New Renaissance Bookshop, 1338 NW 23rd Ave, Portland. 503-224-4929. NRBEvents@gmail. com. NewRenBooks.com. Vibrational Healing in Oneness – 7-9pm. Join a community sound and energy healing circle with drumming, toning, reiki and other modalities. Allow your spiritual connection to come through in service to yourself and others. Be guided by your hosts Kim “Alder” McDonald and Jamie “Cedar” Rogers into a mysterious metaphysical experience led by spirit and guided by intuition. Come offer, receive. Leave rejuvenated, refreshed. $20 Heart Exchange. 3535 SW Coronado, Portland. Contact Cedar 503-621-6178. Cedar@CedarPathways.com. CedarPathways.com. DrummingInOneness.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 The Completion Process: The Practice of Putting Yourself Back Together Again – 3-5pm. Join Teal Swan for an in-person explanation and demonstration of The Completion Process, book signing and Q&A. A revolutionary 20-step process for healing any past hurt or present problem, The Completion Process takes readers along on her restorative journey of healing and liberation. For anyone who has been fractured by trauma, here is a way to put ourselves back together again, no longer inhibited by the past or terrified of the future. “The Completion Process is not only a healing process,” Teal writes. “It’s also an enlightenment process.” It will leave readers with a sense of their value in the world and the assurance that life can be good again. New Renaissance Bookshop, 1338 NW 23rd Ave, Portland. 503-224-4929. NRBEvents@gmail.com. NewRenBooks.com. Shamanic Drumming n’ Dreaming Guided Visualization Journey – 7:30-9pm. Come feel and experience being supported, loved, and connected with the earth, with your spiritual guides and helpers, with the trees, plants, animals, elements and the universe. Allow the vibrations of the drum to send you deeper inside yourself, opening you to greater life wisdom. Fully guided by your hosts Kim “Alder” McDonald and Jamie “Cedar” Rogers. $20 Heart Exchange. 3535 SW Coronado, Portland. Contact Cedar 503-621-6178. Cedar@CedarPathways.com. CedarPathways.com. DrummingInOneness.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24 So You Want to Be a Doula? – 5-7pm. Free information night. Learn more about the training, practice and lifestyle of labor and postpartum doulas. We will be joined by current students, graduates and local business-savvy doulas as panel members. RSVP at Birthingway.edu. Birthingway College, 12113 SE Foster Rd, Portland. Raeben Nolan 503-760-3131 or Raeben@Birthingway.edu.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 Thermal Thursday – 4-6pm. Experience FDA registered Thermal Imaging. See Aug 11 listing.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 Polarity Therapy I – 9am-6pm. Aug 27-28. This class introduces concepts of energy medicine through Polarity Therapy. Learn about the chakra

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 So You Want to Be a Midwife? – 9am-4:30pm. Workshop for prospective midwifery students. Daylong event will include lunch and information about the program; panels of students and midwives will share their experiences. Register at Birthingway.edu before July 12 for early bird cost of $40. Birthingway College, 12113 SE Foster Rd, Portland. Brittany Schleiff 503-760-3131 or Brittany@Birthingway.edu. Empowering Empaths – 3-5pm. Learn what it means to be an empath, how to support energetic interactions with others, identify sensitivities and how to become a Skilled Empath. 1711 Main St, Vancouver. Rachel Fouts-Carrico 503-609-0798 or Rachel@Healing-Lotus.com. Healing-Lotus.com. Sound Healing Collaboration Under the Stars – 7-9pm. Soak in the relaxation. This sound bath from Gongs, Crystal and Tibetan Singing Bowls, and more, assist to re-calibrate us to our natural state of Being on a cellular level, bringing in greater balance and harmony within. The crystal bowls help to cleanse and purify our Being, while the Tibetan bowls bring us back into our Body in a grounded way. Private Residence; email for address. Contact Nicole 323-842-3589. TrinitiHealing@yahoo.com. TrinitiHealing.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 30 So You Want to Be a Lactation Consultant? – 6-9pm. Free workshop. Learn about the pathways to a career in lactation consulting. Get details about the Pathway 2 certificate and associate degree programs. Includes Q&A and panel discussion with students and practicing IBCLCs. RSVP at Birthingway. edu. Birthingway College, 12113 SE Foster Rd, Portland. Sarah Longwell 503-760-3131 or Sarah@ Birthingway.edu.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 Portland Synchronization Workshop with Teal Swan – 10am-5:30pm. Teal Swan is an internationally recognized spiritual teacher, renowned author and a powerful catalyst for spiritual growth. Swan incorporates both intensive one-on-one and group healing processes bringing focus to authenticity, shadow work and past trauma integration. Join us for a life-changing workshop of Deep Healing, Profound Transformation and Connection. Tickets available online: TealSwan.com. Alberta Rose Theatre. Contact TealEyeWorkshops@gmail.com. TealSwan.com. More About Teal: YouTube.com/ thespiritualcatalyst.

system and elements theory and how they correspond to our physical, psychological and emotional bodies. The Polarity general session can be used as a whole session to balance the entire body. Enhance your well-being with these effective and powerful techniques. OSM, 9500 SW Barbur Blvd, #100, Portland. Contact Lisa Garofalo 503-244-3420. LB@OregonSchoolOfMassage.com. OregonSchool OfMassage.com.

sunday Morning “Loving Kindness” Meditation Group with Paul M Rakoczy, Reiki Master – 9am-noon. Experience group meditation with meditators and beginners alike on the 4th Sunday of each month. There will be multiple sits with discussion in between. Bring your own sit cushion; chairs available. Please call or email to register. The group is offered “no charge”. 3939 NE Hancock, Ste 205, Portland. 503-997-8611. PMR1354@hotmail.com. Join Local Angelic Shamanic Healer Tawnya Love Live Every Sacred Soul Sunday – 5pm Pacific on TheTawnyaLoveShow.com. Have an important message? Contact Tawnya Love at TawnyaAngel@

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gmail.com for an opportunity to be interviewed on the live show. Join the conversation via live chat or call in to the show for a complimentary reading. Weekly blog at TawnyaAngel555.com. Schedule a one-on-one reading or Angelic Auric Clearing: 360-567-7576. Introduction to the Ascended Masters – The saints, east and west who have mastered the energies of this earthly plain and ascended into spirit realms. They are our teachers for such topics as the violet flame, angels, twin flames, soul mates, karma, reincarnation, the higher self, nature spirits and the Ascension. Study group at Hillsdale Library, 1525 SW Sunset Blvd, Portland. For details contact The Summit Lighthouse of Portland. Janet Lurie 360910-8004. PaulL@Hei.net. Tsl.org.

Gentle Yoga/Meditation – 6:30-8pm. Ready for greater alignment of the body, mind and soul? Ready to consciously create the life you were born to live? Step in weekly with consistency and observe the great inner shifts with your Source that will ignite great outer shifts in your life situation. 10-class punch cards or drop-ins are available. Buy two 10-class punch cards and get second card half price. Divinely Inspired Healing and Art from the Heart, 208 NE 117th St, Vancouver. RSVP: 360-567-7576. The Movement Center Community Meditation Program – 7-8pm. Join us for chanting and guided meditation. Community yoga ($5) before meditation, from 5:45-6:45pm. The Movement Center, 1021 NE 33rd Ave, Portland. 503-231-0383. The MovementCenter.com.

monday T’ai Chi Chuan Yang Style with Michael Guida – 5:30-6:30pm. T’ai Chi Chuan is a Taoist form of exercise and active meditation. Practicing the form promotes greater energy awareness and selfdevelopment. All levels welcome. $12 drop-in (see website for specials). The Wellspring School, 2440 NE MLK Jr Blvd, Ste 202, Portland. 503-6881482. Info@TheWellspring.org. TheWellspring. org/classes. The Movement Center Community Meditation Program – 7-8pm. Join us for chanting, satsang and guided meditation in our beautiful meditation hall. Children’s program downstairs during meditation. Community yoga ($5) before meditation, from 5:456:45pm. The Movement Center, 1021 NE 33rd Ave, Portland. 503-231-0383. TheMovementCenter.com. Acupuncture Meditation Group – 7:30-10pm. 2nd Mondays. Journey toward self-discovery and wholeness. Connect, share, embody, transform. Meditate with the archetypes associated with the selected acupuncture points, and explore relationships between these energies. $25 in advance; $30 at the door. The Everett House Healing Center, 2917 NE Everett St, Portland. Melanie Misenheimer 704-995-9926 or MelanieM.LAc@gmail.com. BlossomingEarth.com. Me Time 4 Teachers – This weekly online class provides teachers with simple ways to self-nurture through life coaching and light coursework. It covers the topics of self-reflection, relieving stress, emotional well-being and clearing negativity from your environment. Coaching calls are 30 minutes weekly. $199/4 weeks. Questions: text 720-3013993. Register at Heart2HeartCoaching.org.

tuesday Amma Therapy Student Clinic with Rylen Feeney & Michael Guida – 10:30am, 11:45am, 1pm, 4pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, through Nov 15. The Wellspring School’s Amma Therapy Student Clinic is a perfect way to experience Amma Therapy at an affordable price. Appointments are available for all ages. $35 for a one-hour treatment (discounts available). The Wellspring School, 2440 NE MLK Jr Blvd, Ste 202, Portland. 503-688-1482. Info@ TheWellspring.org. TheWellspring.org/classes. Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Class – 5:45-6:45pm. Bring greater ease into your daily movements: breathing, walking, turning, reaching, safer pelvic movement, freeing your back

and more. The Movement Center Yoga Studio, 1021 NE 33rd Ave, Portland. $13 drop-in. Other discounts may apply. Questions: 503-313-9813. Register: MCYoga.com/calendar. Tuesday Night Weekly Meditation – 7-8pm. Cultivate presence in your life through meditation, sacred play and centering techniques. Learn to transform and release dense energy from the body, mind and energy field. We focus on different methods each week to build and enhance the foundation of our practice. Rising Fire Shamanism: School & Healing Center, 1829 NE Alberta St, Ste 5, Portland. 503288-5175. Info@Rising-Fire.com. Rising-Fire.com. Max Meditation: 5 Ways to Connect with Your Spirit – 7-8pm. Max Meditation for the busy, modern seeker. Our thoughts affect the collective energy field of the universe. This energy field inspires our thoughts, and thoughts inspire our actions. Max Meditation increases the effectiveness of the time you invest in meditation, so you get more benefit with less effort. Practice five modalities in one hour. 503-415-9533. SpiritInTransition.com/ max-meditation.

wednesday Senior Discount – Every 1st Wednesday of the month is Senior Morning at the Hollywood Grocery Outlet. During this time, anyone 55 or better will receive 10 percent off their total purchase (excludes alcohol). Hollywood Grocery Outlet, 4420 NE Hancock St, Portland. 503-282-5248. 1000 Hands Buddha Qigong with Jen Stone – 12:15-1:15pm. Aug 17-Nov 30. Qigong is an ancient internal martial are connecting breath, visualization and movement. 1,000 Hands Buddha is an elegant form consisting of a series of hand mudras, which help release our suffering and reawaken our hearts. $12 drop-in (see website for specials). The Wellspring School, 2440 NE MLK Jr Blvd, Ste 202, Portland. 503-688-1482. Info@TheWellspring.org. TheWellspring.org/classes. Somatic Essentials-Essential Oils 101+Meditation – 6-8pm. Join Jamie Smith for a weekly essential oil education series. We will cover the fundamentals of what an essential oil is, how they work, why dōTERRA and the methods of application and safety. Learn how essential oils can support the immune system, mood, hormonal system and more, while empowering us to take control of our health. We will also incorporate some gentle movement and meditation, as well as an in-depth study of one oil every week. 3329 SE Madison St, Portland. MyDoTerra.com/jamiepsmith. ReclaimingPdx.com.

Evening Reiki Share Group with Paul M Rakoczy, Reiki Master – 7pm. Share or exchange reiki energy with practitioners and beginners alike on the first Wednesday of each month. No experience necessary to encounter the warm energy. Donations accepted. Call or email to register. Individual sessions and attunements by appointment. 3939 NE Hancock, Ste 205, Portland. 503-997-8611. PMR1354@hotmail.com.

thursday T’ai Chi Chuan Yang Style with Michael Guida – 9-10am. T’ai Chi Chuan is a Taoist form of exercise and active meditation. Practicing the form promotes greater energy awareness and self-development. All levels welcome. $12 drop-in (see website for specials). The Wellspring School, 2440 NE MLK Jr Blvd, Ste 202, Portland. 503-688-1482. Info@ TheWellspring.org. TheWellspring.org/classes. Introduction to the Ascended Masters – Study group in Vancouver, Orchards area. See Sunday for full description. For details contact The Summit Lighthouse of Portland. Janet Lurie 360-910-8004. PaulL@Hei.net. TSL.org.

friday 100 Handprint Healing Ritual – 5:30-7:30pm. 1st three Fridays each month. A powerful way to address challenges to physical, mental or emotional health. Call to reserve a place. The Movement Center, 1021 NE 33rd Ave, Portland. 503-231-0383. The MovementCenter.com.

saturday Level 1 Yoga – 9:30-11am. Join us for a yoga class and start off Saturday relaxed and de-stressed. Detailed instruction and individualized attention. Intro package: two classes for $15. Harmony Yoga, 2108 NE 41st Ave, Portland. 503-335-8851. HarmonyYogaPdx.com. Empowering the Empath Level 1 Mentorship – 4-7pm. Every 3rd Saturday. Calling all empaths and sensitive souls. Ready to clear the fear and step in and embody your full power and potential? Ready to cultivate and strengthen your empathic and psychic gifts? This is the workshop/mentorship for you. 208 NE 117th St, Vancouver. Tawnya Love 360-567-7576 or TawnyaAngel@gmail.com. TawnyaAngel555.com.

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Rebecca Hurwood, LAc 1525 SW Park Ave, Ste 103, Portland 503-267-5570 AllWaysWell.com 2014 Nattie Award Winner - Voted Favorite Acupuncture/TCM Practitioner and Favorite Natural Women’s Health Specialist. Facial Acupuncture, Foot Reflexology, Gentle and Effective Acupuncture; Insurance Accepted! Book online; free consult available!

BODY SCREENING RADIANT BODY THERMOGRAPHY 1314 NW Irving St, #705 Portland, OR 97209 503-775-1812 Info@RadiantBodyThermography.com

A medical thermography clinic providing 100% safe, non-invasive, painless breast and full body screening utilizing digital infrared thermal imaging. Reports written by thermologists, board-certified physicians.

1620 SE Ankeny St, Portland, OR 97214 503-233-0943 ThirdWayChiropractic.com Dr Boothby utilizes a soft tissue technique to relieve structural tension on the nervous system and restore ground support to the body.

North Portland Wellness Center

Chiropractic, Acupuncture and Massage 4922 N Vancouver Ave, at Alberta St 503-493-9398 NorthPortlandWellness.com We specialize in Injury Treatment, Auto Accident Recovery, Acute & Chronic Pain Relief and Family Health & Wellness. At the North Portland Wellness Center our dedicated team provides effective medicine in a warm, comfortable environment.

chiro/B.E.S.T/KST Marina Zare, DC

925 NW Overton, Portland, OR 97209 503-477-6322 BodyElementsPdx.com

books, gifts & Events New Renaissance

Books, Gifts and Events for Conscious Living 1338 NW 23rd Ave at Pettygrove, Portland 503-224-4929 NewRenBooks.com Oregon’s largest metaphysical book and gift store specializing in spiritual books from all traditions. Events to enlighten, educate and entertain. Full event listings at NewRenBooks.com.

Using numerous innovative technologies in the filed of chiropractic, I help people reach a higher sense of physical, biochemical, emotional and overall state of well being. Improvement in chronic pain, allergies, asthma, digestion, sleep, mobility, energy, vitality, ADHD/ADD... Experience a different flavor of chiropractic!

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503-908-0950 EcoMaids.com/portland EcoMaids is Oregon’s premier green cleaning company serving homes and businesses. We are committed to creating safe and healthful spaces for your family, pets, and coworkers; while reducing harmful toxins in our ecosystem.

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Certified Law of Attraction Life Coach 973-444-7301 Info@LifeCoachDavid.com LifeCoachDavid.com Are you ready to start attracting what you want, instead of what you don’t want? I can coach you on how to do that! First session is free. “Phone coaching at its best!”

SALSBURY & CO. April Salsbury 503-850-8411 SalsburyAndCo.com

Building strong foundations and growing your business. Business & healthcare private practice consulting.

Spirit IN TRANSITION Matthew Koren 503-765-6542 SpiritInTransition.com

We coach you to break through challenges and live an extraordinary life, on purpose and powerfully. Ancient traditions meet modern science to deliver tools essential to living your dreams while expressing your unique, spiritual gifts.

CONSTRUCTION GLACIER VALLEY BUILDERS LLC

A Full Service Construction Company 503-893-9318 GlacierValleyBuilders.com Small Local Family Run Business specializing in additions, remodels, and ADUs. We also take on smaller projects and provide property maintenance for rental properties.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY RUBATO CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY 10403 SE 10th St, Vancouver 360-624-5151 JimIvories.net

Help with whiplash, migraines, PTSD, concentration, dizziness, TMJ, neck/shoulder/back pain, and more--in a peaceful setting. Jim Templeton, LMP #MA00013314

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We are dedicated to providing our guests with comprehensive dental excellence in a friendly, relaxing atmosphere so that optimal health, beauty and comfort can be realized for individual needs. The finest quality will always be provided.

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Lance J. Heppler DMD, FAGD 900 SE Chkalov Dr, Vancouver 360-896-1449 DentalDesignsVancouver.com Dr. Lance Heppler’s mission is to put patients at ease. His friendly demeanor is easy to talk to and his attention to detail means you’ll always be getting the very best in dental care. His approach to dentistry is to meet patient needs by blending art, science and intuition. Dr. Heppler follows an amalgam removal protocol to safely remove mercury fillings.

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Hands of Freedom Healing/ Quantum-Touch®

Judie Maron-Friend, Certified QT Level I, II & Self Created Health Instructor/Practitioner 8725 NE Broadway St, Portland 503-288-8369 JudieMaronFriend@gmail.com VitalityLink.com/p/hofh When one learns Quantum-Touch®, during class students typically relieve 50% - 100% of each other’s pain. Not only do bones align with a light touch, inflammation reduces and healing accelerates. Often students experience dramatic and profound emotional release. Contact Judie to learn more or sign up for a class today and discover your power to heal.

Healing LOTUS

503-609-07987 Rachel@Healing-Lotus.com Healing-Lotus.com Certified Quantum Touch and Energy Healer, Rachel takes a holistic approach, incorporating healing modalities to support and enhance your body and minds ability to self-heal.

Fee for classifieds is $20 for up to 50 words. $1 per word for additional words. To place listing, email content to Calendar@NAPortland.com. Deadline is the 12th of the month. #1 Premium CBD (Cannabidiol) Hemp Oil – Pain,Anxiety, Sleep, Focus. 954 415 0942. Pure ScienceLab.com. Buy Super Greens – Adjust your PH and get alkaline. 504 669 0048. BuySuperGreens.net. Natural Specialty Food, Snacks, Soda and Gifts from JW Merc – Monthly feature: “get-to-know-us” intro boxes (3 to choose from) includes real maple syrup, Oregon hazelnuts, Mineral Refresher and more. Free office delivery in PDX/’Couv. Cash/check OK - C-Cards via PayPal on website. Call/text 208 424 0042 or write JWMerc@gmail.com.

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TEMPLE MEDICINE HEALING

Amy Kimmick, BSN RN 1716 NE 42nd Ave, Portland TempleMedicineHealing.com My work brings you back to you, by way of energy healing, mediumship, and knowledge of the body to release ancestral patterns and emotions.

Jay Harris Levy, DDS

Holistic Dental Care 511 SW 10th Ave, Ste 1102, Portland 503-222-2157 JayHarrisLevy@gmail.com JayHarrisLevy.com

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Hypno-Chakra Therapy Nicole Alcyon, Certified Hypnotherapist 323-842-3589 TrinitiHealing@yahoo.com

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FELDENKRAIS Feldenkrais® CENTER OF PORTLAND Susan Marshall, GCFP Laurelhurst Healing Arts Building 3059 NE Glisan St, Portland 503-313-9813 FeldenkraisPDX.com

Improve neck, back and hip pain, recover from workplace, auto and bike accidents, sleep better and more. Find out why Norman Doige, MD in his 2015 NY Times Bestseller, The Brain’s Way of Healing, highlights the Feldenkrais Method® as applied neuroplasticity—using your brain and nervous system for effective recovery.

HEALTHy FOODS GROCERY OUTLET

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5520 SW Macadam, Ste 150, Portland, OR 971-205-5593 TriOasisPDX1@gmail.com

2440 NE MLK Jr Blvd, Ste 202 Portland 503-688-1482 TheWellspring.org

Offering comprehensive training and education in Wholistic Nutrition, Chinese Medicine, Amma Bodywork Therapy, Herbs and Movement Arts since 1995.

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TriOasis can help you increase circulation, reduce pain, and speed healing using Low Level LED Lights, Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen, Whole Body Vibration, and much more!!

massage Sacred StonE Massage

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Interpret messages from the body, heart, and spirit, transform blockages, and explore heart-centered life direction. Holistic approach, utilizing artistic, energetic, reflective, and metaphoric pathways.

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360-949-3172 SacredStoneMassage.com Cupping, Reiki,Reflexology, Essential Oils. Online booking available. By appointment only.

massage training OREGON SCHOOL OF MASSAGE

Training LMT’s for over 25 years 9500 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland 503-244-3420 OregonSchoolOfMassage.com

By Design Bodywork

Ray J. Drlik, CMTA, FDN, LMT 7460 SW Hunziker St, Ste H, Tigard 503-901-6013 Ray@ByDesignBodywork.com ByDesignBodywork.com

DOT CHAKRA

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Nutrition Nourish Northwest

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Nutrition & Fitness Studio 4418 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland 503-234-7280 NourishNorthwest.com

LOVING KINDNESS HypnoSIS

Laney Coulter, BCH, NLP 7135 N Vincent Ave, Portland 503-289-3614 Laney@LovingKindnessHypnosis.com LovingKindnessHypnosis.com

3939 NE Hancock, Ste 213, Portland 503-380-5814; 206-817-4117 Info@LingGui.org LingGui.org

Celebrating 26 years of qigong teachers’ training with over 15,000 qigong teachers worldwide. Approved Continuing Education Providers with NCCAOM & California Acupuncture Board. We are happy to offer a number of deeply fulfilling certification programs for dedicated practitioners of Qigong, as well as public workshops for people who wish to learn for self-healing.

reflexology NANCIE HINES

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reiki VICKI MCARDLE

Usui/Holy Fire Reiki Master Portland, OR 503-939-4357 VickiMcArdle.com

RETREAT CENTER ANANDA CENTER AT LAURELWOOD Retreat, Conference and Event Center 38950 SW Laurelwood Rd, Gaston, OR 97119 503-746-6229 AnandaLaurelwood.org

A beautiful place to host your next meeting, event, retreat or conference and only 45 minutes west of Portland. We have bright spaces for groups of all sizes; lovely guest rooms, most with views of the lush valley; delicious vegetarian meals served daily; yoga and meditation.

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Laney is a Board Certified Hypnotist who is available to help you with the following and more: Fertility, Business Success, Motivation, General Sadness, Weight Mastery, Smoking Cessation, Relationship Issues, Phobias, Anxiety, Anger Issues and Breaking Habits.

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4640 SW Garden Home Rd, Portland 503-360-1324 HairapyPDX.com

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African Shamanic Healer Diviner Downtown Portland 503-922-4585 MyShamanHealer@gmail.com

We combine Primordial and modern spiritual tools to Heal emotional, physical and spiritual dis-ease. We help you remove or circumvent karmic and other obstacles inhibiting your progress in life, love, relationship, career, spiritual pursuits, and female-centric spiritual solutions regarding childbirth and miscarriage.

shamanic healing TAWNYA LOVE

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yoga GOod beginnings YOGA

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RISING FIRE SHAMANISM School & Healing Center 1829 NE Alberta St, Ste 5, Portland, OR 97211 503-288-5175 Rising-Fire.com info@Rising-Fire.com

Rising Fire integrates energy healing with psychological process and awareness training. This exceptional approach develops emotional intelligence and freedom in daily life. Healing services, nutrition counseling, coaching, classes, and community events.

TANTRIC healing THE TANTRA STUDIO, LLC Maria D Sigel C.P 1235 SE Division St, Portland 503-884-7032 TheTantraStudio.com

therapy/counseling JULIE GLASER,

MA, LPC, CADCIII Counseling & Hypnotherapy 2304 E Burnside, #2, Portland 503-752-1893 JulieGlaser.com

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KARMA YOGA & FITNESS

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THE MOVEMENT CENTER YOGA STUDIO 1021 NE 33rd Ave, Portland 503-231-0383 TheMovementCenter.com

Hatha yoga for all levels, workshops & specialty classes, private sessions, teacher training & yoga studies program, at a beautiful meditation and retreat center in the heart of the city.

Paul M Rakoczy, LCSW Humanistic Psychotherapy/ Reiki 3939 NE Hancock, Ste 205 503-997-8611 Pmr1354@hotmail.com PaulRakoczyTherapist.com

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