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5 newsbriefs 16 spiritualbriefs 17 healthbriefs 18 globalbriefs 20 wisewords 22 community

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30 healingways 32 naturalpet 38 calendarofevents 41 classifieds 42 ongoingevents 45 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.

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CREATING THE WORLD WE WANT A Conversation with

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22 HEAT SEEKING PREVENTION Quick and Painless

Early Detection

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LISTEN Birding Improves Personal

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CHECKLIST Room-by-Room Steps

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Exploring Holistic Options

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Care for Animals and the Earth

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36 CONQUERING ANY DISEASE & LOSING WEIGHT

An Interview with Qi Gong Practitioner Jeff Primack

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ot everything is better just because it is shiny and bright. This is why Natural Awakenings and many other cutting-edge publishers are busting the myth that a high-quality magazine must go glossy.

As we engulfed ourselves in this month’s theme of Green Living and celebrating Earth Day, we reflected on our local vision, which aligns with that of our parent publisher – to become a role model in the industry, to support healthy living both through our content and the way we do business; healthy and green from the inside-out.

World forests are disappearing at the rate of 20 football fields per second because of pulp and paper productions and more than two-thirds of our escalating paper supply still comes from forest-harvested timber. Thus, today’s leadingedge publishers such as Shape, Discover and Mother Jones magazine have switched to sustainable methods of paper manufacturing. Natural Awakenings of Tucson uses only 100 percent post-consumer (recycled) paper.

Seventeen years ago, the national publishers of our magazine franchise made the decision to never go glossy. Glossy paper is made by adding a coating of clay to the surface (that’s why glossy magazines are heavy) and the UV treatment required as a sealer uses tremendous amounts of electricity. The paper is also harder to recycle, because it gums up the works and contaminates other, non-coated paper. Even noncoated “brighter” paper is dosed with toxin chemicals to achieve that whiteness.

We choose soy-based inks, used since 1960s, verses petroleum-based printing inks that not only release toxins into the atmosphere, but often use poisonous heavy metals that contaminate our soil and groundwater.

Finally, as an eco-friendly publisher, we have a policy of printing only the number of copies equal to the demand. Co-op America reports that three billion copies of unsold magazines are delivered to newsstands each year by unenlightened publishers to boost circulation numbers reported to advertisers. Ensuring that all of our free publications are picked up by readers is a fine balancing act, shared with our advertisers, suppliers and readers, in which all have made a conscious decision to make a difference in our world’s natural forest and our environment.

Here’s to No Glossies!

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newsbriefs Joffrey Documentary to Run at The Loft

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he Loft Cinema will begin showing Joffrey: Mavericks Of American Dance on April 27. This engrossing, colorful and moving documentary features a host of ballet notables and former Joffrey dancers, including Gary Chryst, Trinette Singleton, Helgi Tomasson and Kevin McKenzie, as well as excerpts from iconic works like the psychedelic Astarte, the antiwar The Green Table, the rebellious Opus 65 and Twyla Tharp’s Beach Boys ballet, Deuce Coupe.

Narrated by Tony and Academy Award-winner Mandy Patinkin, Joffrey: Mavericks Of American Dance, is a rich chronicle of a ballet company that continues to reinvent itself, raise the bar on modern dance and invigorate audiences worldwide.

Location: 3233 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson. For more information, visit LoftCinema.org.

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llergy season doesn’t have to make life miserable anymore, because Genesis Natural Medicine Center has introduced a natural approach to long-term allergy relief.

Their natural approach to eliminating allergies, rather than suppressing symptoms with medications, is called sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), a proven method of oral desensitization of airborne allergens. By exposing the allergy sufferer to minute quantities of the allergens to which they are reacting, over time, their immune systems are retrained and no longer abnormally react to airborne allergens.

The benefits of oral allergy desensitization over allergy shots are that they cost less than the insurance co-pay, do not require frequent doctor visits or painful injections, and the oral route of entry is safer, more natural and convenient. The vast majority of the immune system is located in the gastrointestinal tract, which makes oral desensitization the preferred method.

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rescott College now offers professional certification in coaching. The Lifelong Learning Center at Prescott College awards one of only two certifications in coaching available in the state of Arizona. Attend just one intensive weekend training a month, starting in May in the Tucson area, to become a trained and certified professional practicing coaching in a variety of areas including Executive Coaching, Leadership Coaching, Life Coaching and more.

The certificate program includes six in-person weekend courses, four phone sessions, interim self-paced experiential exercises and a self-paced three-to-sixmonth practicum upon course completion. By the end of the certificate program, participants will be eligible to apply for the International Coaching Federation’s (ICF) Associate Coach Certification Application (ACC).

Coaching is a transformational process in which a coach and a client partner together to support the client in attaining goals, facilitating breakthroughs and reaching their potential. Coaching is successfully used in a wide variety of professions, including teaching, business consulting, personal training, therapy, medical practice, management and training.

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Green Heart Bakery Has Arrived

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or those that feel tired and achy in the springtime and want to do all the things that come to mind, such as planting flowers or going for a walk, there may seem to be little energy left for these activities.

Medication is not always the best solution, but the alternative of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) deals with stress, anxiety and discouragement, as well as pain.

Scientists have discovered that our emotions can create negative conditions in our body that result in pain and illness.

Research shows that reducing stress will greatly increase the strength of your immune system.

EFT addresses stress by removing the emotional blockages. We create these when there are disruptions in our energy system due to old beliefs, upsets or traumatic events.

The energetic aspect is coupled with the psychological/emotional state and beliefs we hold, and consequently, we experience gentle yet significant changes. With EFT, we simply dissolve them.

Maria Kingsley is offering a class in Stress and Anxiety Management (see Calendar of Events), and is available for individual sessions.

laine Shrewsbury, owner of Alaine’s Green Heart Bakery, has been keeping busy lately baking healthy cakes and treats for appreciative Tucsonans.

Everything Alaine makes is vegan, organic, whole-grain and gluten-free.

She uses no cane sugar, fat or oil. Every ingredient is healthy, for a finished product that is delicious, nutritious and non-fattening. Her biggest sellers are Chocolate Cherry Cake, Organic Brownies, Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins and Alaine’s Rainforest Cake.

Shrewsbury opened her first bakery, in Los Angeles, in 1993, where holistic doctors and trainers referred their patients and clients. The bakery supplied Whole Foods Market, restaurants and movie studios. For 13 years, she maintained a busy booth at the Hollywood Farmers’ Market, and was featured on the PBS show, California’s Gold.

Shrewsbury offers a variety of cakes, pies, “uncheesecakes,” muffins, cookies, brownies, tea breads and bars. Wedding cakes are decorated with fresh flowers.

Each order can be customized to fit special dietary needs and/or restrictions, such as using silken tofu instead of butter.

Shrewsbury has worked with the Celiac Disease Foundation in Los Angeles and is working now with the Healthy You Network, promoting a plant-based diet.

She will conduct a healthy cooking demo for the Foundation for Cardiovascular Health’s 12-week Heart Series program, as well as for Steve Liu’s Q-100 program later this year.

For more information, call 323-236-8788 or visit GreenHeartBakery.com.

T h e R e v. M a r i a K i n g s l e y, certified hypnotist, and EFT/NLP practitioner, offers a free 15-minute consultation. For more information, call 520-780-0170 or email KadaKingsley@msn.com.

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Benefits of a PlantBased Diet Class

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ools for Spiritual Growth facilitator Susan Thompson says, “’When I tell people I am a vegetarian, ‘Where do you get your protein?’ is the question I am asked the most.” She will teach a free class, Tools for Spiritual Growth: Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet, from 10 to 11 a.m., April 14, at Unity of Tucson.

Thompson admits that getting enough protein was a big concern during her transition to a plant-based diet 20 years ago, and says, “For a protein to be considered complete, it must contain all nine essential amino acids.” The class will cover the topic of protein thoroughly and students will receive a complimentary shopping list and recipes to make it easy to add in new meals. She states, “This will be a jam-packed hour of information and resources, so mark your calendar and bring a friend!”

Location: 3617 N. Camino Blanco, Annex Rm. 3. For more information, call 520-603-1558 or visit Santmat.net.

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New Classes at The Tasteful Kitchen

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he Tasteful Kitchen (TTK) is offering ongoing educational classes, such as living foods and vegan cooking demos, health and wellness workshops, sprouting and juicing and much more.

TTK is an independently owned and operated unique vegetarian restaurant, art gallery and a holistic education center. Sisters Keanne and Sigret Thompson have more than 30 years of knowledge in the food and beverage industry.

They are quite passionate about cooking and educating the public on how to live a healthier life. For the past year, they have worked diligently and have become well known for doing great things for the community.

The sisters have now teamed up with a band of experts who are eager to share their knowledge. Ronald Lee Relyea is a living foods chef and life coach who has worked at top living foods restaurants across the country and will be teaching living foods demos. Kathy Iannacone, a holistic nutritional coach and organic whole foods chef, will be teaching whole foods and juicing demos. Wanda Poindexter, “the Sprouting Queen,” teaches the art of gardening in a jar.

Location: 722 N. Stone Ave. For more information, call 520250-9600 or visit TheTastefulKitchen.com.

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Motivating Minds With Hypnosis

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ichael C. DeSchalit, owner of Motivating Minds Hypnosis Center, is a certified clinical hy p n o t h e r a p i s t a n d a consulting hypnotist. His goal is helping people reach their maximum mental potential, using hypnosis and hypnotic suggestions, in order for them to achieve their goals and Michael DeShalit become successful in every area of their life.

DeSchalit is versed in a wide variety of hypnosis and hypnotherapy techniques for helping clients in the areas of weight management, smoking cessation, stress control, athletic enhancement, study habits, test anxiety, memory improvement, conquering fears, business and sales goals, pain management, self-esteem and confidence, and personal development.

DeSchalit is one of only a few licensed Hypno-Band Weight Loss System practitioners in the state of Arizona.

As seen recently on the Dr. Oz show, the Hypno-Band Weight Loss System is the world’s number-one gastric band hypnotherapy system and has been proven successful worldwide to be a safe, surgical-free and less expensive alternative to actual gastric band surgical procedures and has had tremendous success at helping thousands of people lose weight and keep the weight off permanently.

For more information, to receive a free consultation or to schedule an appointment, call 520-270-0183, e-mail MotivatingMindsHypnosis@gmail.com or visit MotivatingMindsHypnosis.com.

Relaxing, Therapeutic Massage

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acquelyn Reed, owner of Balanced By Touch, works with individuals helping to identify the areas of their body that need attention, whether they suffer from chronic conditions, structural compensations or muscular dysfunctions related to repetitive motions from work or play. She also helps with acute conditions, muscle strains, waking up with a “bad neck,” auto accidents or the aches and pains of renewed physical activity.

She helps individuals preparing for surgery for shoulder, hip, knee and ankle problems. Rehabilitation is easier when you are in good physical shape prior to surgery, and receiving massage in conjunction with physical therapy increases the benefits and can accelerate the results. Current clients include “weekend” triathletes, a personal trainer, a client with complex structural dysfunctions preparing for a rehab reevaluation and fellow massage therapists staying in shape to give the best for their clients. Aromatherapy also plays a role in her work, maximizing the benefits of the bodywork utilizing essential oils. Reed is available for aromatherapy consultations, spa treatments and relaxation massage.

Reed is an adjunct faculty member in the Therapeutic Massage program at Pima Community College. Contact her at 520-4904543, Jacquelyn@balancedbytouch.com or BalancedByTouch. com. View online specials at BalancingUTucson.com.

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Local Food Systems for Local Communities

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aja Arizona Sustainable Agriculture (BASA) is co-sponsoring Sprouting: The Art of Gardening in a Jar, with Wanda Poindexter, from 6 to 7 p.m., April 18. Sprouting is a great introduction to personal food production, with no backyard required. Taste various types of sprouts, learn how economical it is to grow organic sprouts right in the kitchen, and leave with all the materials needed to get started. Cost is $10.

Also to engage community members in their native foodshed, BASA is co-sponsoring a cholla bud and nopalito workshop from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., April 26, with local ethnobotanist Martha Burgess. Cholla cactus buds are a superfood with high available calcium and complex carbohydrates that help balance blood sugar levels and provide sustained energy. Nopales, or prickly pear pads, are high in vitamin A, vitamin C and calcium, and also help balance blood sugar levels (great for diabetics).

Learn how to harvest, process, store and prepare these amazing desert plants. Cost is $40.

BASA is a Tucson-based nonprofit working to foster local food production, marketing and education in southern Arizona.

To register for a workshop, contact Meghan Mix at 520-331-9821 or email Meghan.mix@bajaaz.org. For more information, visit Bajaaz.org.

Love Yourself and Heal Your Life Workshop

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ouise Hay, successful publisher, author and teacher, created the Love Yourself-Heal Your Life workshops while working with groups of people that were dealing with life-threatening diseases.

She discovered that the root to all illness, poverty and challenging relationships is lack of true deep self-love and lack of peaceful acceptance of ourselves.

Louise personally delegated the training of trainers for the workshops to her personal friend and student, Patricia Crane. Now, her protĂŠgĂŠs, Yvonne Shay and Lindsley Silagi, both certified Heal Your Life Workshop teachers, will present a seminar, Money and Consciousness: Learn how to Use the Power of Your Subconscious to Master the Energy of Money, May 5 and 6, at the Embassy Suites Williams Center.

The workshop is powerful and life-changing. Participants will discover the root causes of money challenges; understand how the subconscious works; release old, limiting beliefs; and learn how to use visualization and the Law of Attraction to create what is needed. Each of these processes, when used regularly can change life for the better every day.

Cost is $175 and up, with discount for early registration. Location: 5335 E. Broadway Blvd. For more information, call 520-909-7607. See ad on page 9.

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Escape From Allergies with NAET

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he term “allergy” covers a lot of ground in our world.

Ask a medical doctor what it means and you will get a specific answer. However, many people that have consulted with medical practitioners and been told that they do not have allergies or only have allergies to a few specific items, continue to have reactive symptoms. Some say that this means they have “sensitivities,” Martha H Bergner not allergies.

People can have reactions to anything with which they come in contact, and we are all different. Sometimes these reactions occur with exposure to something new. In other cases, they develop after many exposures. A holistic view of allergies/sensitivities considers these terms to be interchangeable. What is occurring is that the body’s energy is thrown off balance when exposed to the energy of the allergen, resulting in symptoms. To recover from this therefore requires that the person not be exposed to the allergen. In our Western medical culture, this is the answer.

But what if we could stop the body from going out of balance? This is the possibility offered by Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Techniques (NAET). Developed by Devi Nambudripad, M.D., DC, LAc, Ph.D., these techniques utilize kinesiology, chiropractic and acupuncture to identify the causes of imbalance and then to eliminate them. NAET is a non-invasive and successful way to regain healthful function in our bodies and live a life free from the fears and inconveniences of allergic reactions.

Tucson Chiropractor Martha H. Bergner has been trained by Dr. Nambudripad and has been practicing NAET for more than 13 years. For more information, call 520-296-5899 or visit DesertMountainHealth.com and naet.com. See ad on page 20.

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Essential Oils for the Home Medicine Kit

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arcey DiCaro of The Essential Alchemist is offering a series of classes on Creating Your Home Essential Oil Medicine Kit. The class in April will cover conifers, citrus, herbs and spices. DiCaro also specializes in creating custom blends.

Springtime brings beautiful blooming desert flowers and for many, allergies bloom as well. But saline nasal rinses are a big help, as are essential oils. Even if you have an allergy to a plant or tree, you most likely won’t have a reaction with the essential oil, because there is no pollen in the oil.

The Essential Alchemist recommends conifers like balsam fir, eucalyptus and ravensara plus tea tree to help soothe any congestion. Use in a diffuser, a drop on the wall of the shower and a drop on your pillow at night. Combine with lavender for a great night’s sleep and to soothe the mucous membranes.

For more information about class dates and locations,, call 520-490-4149, email Marcey@dearheartllc.com or visit TheEssentialAlchemist.com.

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spiritualbriefs Special April Programs at Desert Ashram

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ildflowers are blooming at Desert Ashram, a small monastic community on Tucson’s west side, established in the 1970s. Volunteer opportunities exist at the ashram yearround, but special ones are planned for the month of April.

Lots of trees and desert plants thrive on the beautiful grounds, but along with the abundant wildflowers in this season come the weeds. The ashram is inviting volunteers to call and sign up for any Saturday in April to help with grounds care, enjoy a hearty vegetarian lunch and in the afternoon, join in watching a video of The Ramayana, episodes from the famous series based upon the life of the Indian Avatar Sri Rama.

Visitors are welcome at the ashram—just call ahead to let them know when you’ll be coming. Daily and weekly wisdom teachings, worship and meditation are open to all, and there is a weekly hatha yoga class for women.

To sign up, call the ashram at 520-743-0384 or email Info@truthconsciousness.org.

For more information, visit TruthConsciousness.org.

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healthbriefs Qigong: a Boon for Cancer Patients

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ancer patients that regularly practiced qigong, a 5,000-year-old combination of gentle exercise and meditation, for almost three months experienced significantly higher levels of well-being, improved cognitive functioning and less inflammation, compared to a control group. Dr. Byeongsang Oh, a clinical senior lecturer at the University of Sydney Medical School, in Australia, who led the study, says the reduced inflammation in patients that practiced medical qigong, a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine, was particularly significant.

The project involved 162 patients, aged 31 to 86; those assigned to the medical qigong group undertook a 10-week program of two supervised, 90-minute sessions per week. They were also asked to practice an additional 30 minutes at home each day.

When the study began, there were no significant differences in measurements of quality of life, fatigue, mood status and inflammation between the intervention and control groups. However, “Patients that practiced medical qigong experienced significant improvements in quality of life, including greater physical, functional, social and emotional well-being, while the control group deteriorated in all of these areas,” reports Oh.

He remarks that the study is the first such trial to measure the impact of medical qigong in patients with cancer. “Several studies have indicated that chronic inflammation is associated with cancer incidence, progression and even survival,” Oh explains. He presented the findings at a recent American Society of Clinical Oncology conference.

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Diabetes Linked to Dirty Air

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ealth wise, the air we breathe is just as important as the foods we eat, according to a recent report published in the journal Diabetes Care. The report is based on one of the first largescale, population-based studies linking diabetes prevalence with air pollution.

According to researchers from Children’s Hospital Boston, a strong, consistent correlation exists between adult diabetes and particulate air pollution, an association that persists after adjustment for other risk factors such as obesity and ethnicity. The relationship was seen even at exposure levels below the current U.S. Environmental Protection Agency safety limit.

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globalbriefs Global Gardens New Global Warming Planting Map

The color-coded map of planting zones on the back of seed packets is being updated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to reflect climate changes brought on by global warming. The new guide, last updated in 1990, reflects, for instance, that the coldest day of the year isn’t as frigid as it used to be, so some plants and trees can now survive farther north. Nearly entire states, such as Ohio, Nebraska and Texas, are now classified in warmer zones.

The new guide uses better weather data and offers more interactive technology.

Gardeners using the online version can enter their Zip code and get the exact average coldest temperature. For the first time, calculations include more detailed factors, such as prevailing winds, the presence of nearby bodies of water and other local topography.

Boston University Biology Professor Richard Primack observes, “There are a lot of things you can grow now that you couldn’t grow before. People don’t think of figs as a crop you can grow in the Boston area. You can do it now.” The changes come too late to make this year’s seed packets, but they will be on next year’s, says George Ball, chairman and CEO of the W. Atlee Burpee seed company.

Pocket Calculator New Gadget Measures a Family’s Eco-Footprints

A brand-new online environmental tool from Low Impact Living, the Impact Calculator, measures the many footprints of a household’s lifestyle. With it, families can assess their specific carbon, energy, water, trash, wastewater and stormwaterrunoff amounts. Then, by entering the Zip code and home size, it encapsulates in one number the overall environmental footprint compared with a typical home in the region, suggests green home and lifestyle projects and saves a profile, along with project notes, for future reference.

To use the calculator, visit Tinyurl. com/59ksp3.

View the planting zones map at Tinyurl.com/7r5u267.

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Greening-Up a Move Can Be Easy ZippGo has launched a California concept poised to be picked up elsewhere as an alternative to traditional-style moving boxes. No one enjoys scrounging or purchasing and then assembling and taping cardboard boxes, only to discard them in a landfill afterward. A better solution is to rent task-designed plastic boxes made from recycled plastic that do the job more conveniently, efficiently and sustainably. Their service even delivers and picks them up. It’s a valuable green business opportunity in any economy.

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Book Battle

Reading Going Digital

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The number of Americans that prefer to read a book via an electronic reading device tripled in less than 12 months last year, but most still prefer to read a traditional, physical book.

A survey of 1,000 American adults nationwide shows that 27 percent have now used a Kindle or similar product.

National Library Week is April 8-14

The nonprofit GoodWeave organization works to end child labor in the rug industry and provides educational opportunities for kids in weaving c o m m u n i t i e s w o r l d w i d e . Th e GoodWeave label is given solely to rug companies that only hire employees of legal working age. GoodWeave, offering the world’s only independent child labor-free certification for rugs, makes unannounced inspections of looms overseas to ensure that standards are upheld.

Programs funded by GoodWeavecertified rug sales have helped nearly 10,000 children in Nepal and India to attend school instead of working on looms. An estimated 250,000 children are still weaving today. “It’s widely documented that children are exploited to make all sorts of products in our global economy,” says Nina Smith, GoodWeave USA executive director.

“But in the case of carpets, consumers can do something to put a stop to these inhumane practices. By buying a certified rug, you can change a child’s life.”

Find participating local retailers by Zip code at GoodWeave.org.

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Eco-Mind: Creating the World We Want

A Conversation with Frances Moore Lappé

by Linda Sechrist

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rances Moore Lappé, author of 18 books including Diet for a Small Planet, is the co-founder of Food First: The Institute for Food and Development Policy, and Small Planet Institute. She also serves on the board of advisors of Grassroots International.

In her most recent release, EcoMind: Changing the Way We Think, to Create the World We Want, Lappé explores the latest in climate studies, anthropology and neuroscience. She aims to dismantle the seven widely held messages, or thought traps, that undermine our responses to current eco-crises.

How can civilization think more like an eco-system to an “eco-mind,” we see that ours is not better handle environmental a finished, fixed world, but rather an challenges? evolving and relational world. Through Ecology is the science of relationships among organisms and their environment.

Seeing life through an ecological lens allows us to see the world and our place in it without managing quantities of limited things. The most stunning implication of this way of seeing is its endless possibilities, as we learn to align with the laws of nature. With

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an ecological worldview, we realize that everything, including ourselves, is cocreated, moment-to-moment, in relation to all else. Separateness is an illusion and notions of “fixed” or “finished” are fanciful.

With an eco-mind, we can move from fixing something outside of ourselves to realigning our relationships

within our ecological home. Making such leaps of thought can uplift us from disempowerment and despair to empowerment and hope.

How are our culture’s current stories about the causes of e nv i ro n m e n ta l c r i ses disempowering us?

Current metaphors pointing to such causes of environmental crises as “insatiable consumers” and this “age of irresponsibility” fix attention on our character failings. They make us feel blameworthy and incite feelings of guilt and fear. Fear doesn’t motivate humans to be more engaged and giving; rather, it too often has the opposite effect, and leads us to objectify and dismiss the “other”, even if the other is nature.

Metaphors of contemporary environmentalism, such as “power down” and “we’ve hit the limits”, keep us locked in quantitative thinking.

They don’t encourage us to see the underlying patterns of waste and destruction. They also fail to offer emotionally compelling, alternative ways of seeing current challenges and their rich, positive possibilities. People need to see a new path, a way ahead, in order to leave the old.

What “thought leap” can move us forward?

In some ways, my “thought leaps” all reflect a shift from focusing on limits to that of alignment. We’re in the mess we’re in because our economic rules are perversely unaligned with the laws of nature and with human nature itself; they bring out the worst and keep the best in check. We need the opposite.

For example, we now know how to align food production with ecological principles so that there’s enough for all, while regenerating flora and fauna. In this thought leap, we shift from fixating on quantities and focus instead on the quality of ever-changing relationships with all life.

We work to replace fear with curiosity— asking why we are together creating a world that none of us as individuals would choose? We see the nature of life as connection and change—realizing, therefore, that it’s just not possible to know what’s possible. How freeing.

When we put our eco-minds into action with the power of connection, we can reach out and spark faceto-face gatherings with others that are also eager to move from feeling overwhelmed to taking rewarding action. Everyone benefits.

Visit SmallPlanet.org.

Which of your seven “thought traps” do you see as most Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for significant?

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Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

I encourage all of us to examine and reshape the stories we tell ourselves and others. “We’ve hit the limits of a finite Earth and greedy consumers that overtax the planet are to blame,” is a thought trap that engenders fear. People then think there isn’t enough to go around, so they have to grab what they can now.

This thinking locks our imagination inside an inherited, unecological worldview that focuses on separateness and lack; that’s precisely the thinking that got us into this mess.

Considering the power of frame and language, we can ask ourselves: What is the one piece of my current mental map—my core assumption about life—that limits me? How could I reframe it to free myself? How do I keep my thinking from being mired in the world of separateness and lack? What are other terms I want to start using?

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Heat Seeking Prevention

Quick and Painless Early Detection

by Jonathan D’Auria

Lynda Witt and Proactive Health Solutions are using thermal imaging to help women discover abnormal growths before they become an issue.

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reast cancer is an epidemic that has evolved and spread so much that each person reading this article most likely knows someone that has been affected by the disease. While it is only second to lung cancer in frequency, breast cancer accounts for more than 10 percent of all cancer cases in the world.

While early prevention is the only safe way to take on such a daunting and deadly disease, mammograms and selftests aren’t always 100 percent accurate.

While the most common symptom of breasts cancer can be observed as an abnormal lump or mass in the chest, some symptoms arise as changes in the shape, size or color of the breast.

While mammograms have always been the standard, albeit very uncomfortable and often painful, method for staying alert to any physiological changes to breasts, their inaccuracy can lead to unnoticed growths that could possibly be harmful if not caught in time. For women under the age of 40 whose breasts still contain high levels of collagen-rich membrane tissue, mammograms may prove even less accurate. But there is a solution to early detection that comes in a quick and painless form that utilizes thermographic imaging to detect changes in temperature of a given region and anything that could possibly be traced to cancer in a patient. Utilizing the technology of digital infrared thermal imaging (DITI along with mammograms can insure that nothing goes unnoticed that could potentially be dangerous. As Lynda Witt, of Proactive Health Solutions, will tell you, her system 22

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can detect any abnormalities long before they become an issue.

“Thermography offers women the opportunity to address their breast health before they are potentially forced to address a breast illness,” says Witt.

“Breast DITI allows women the possibility of monitoring breast health starting around age 28. By this age, a woman’s breast physiology has finished maturing and the cellular changes and components are stable. Understand that breast cancer begins as a cellular signal that demands growth and nutrition. A vascular system develops that can supply this ‘need’ and emits intense heat (hyperthermia) that can be easily detected by the thermal camera as the additional blood flow brings additional heat to that area of the breast and is interpreted by a reading thermologist that is trained in this medical field. These thermal patterns and temperature differentials all tell a ‘story’ of what may be happening in a woman’s breast, many years prior to the formation of a tumor or lump.”

The process is faster than one might expect and is as painless as standing up or sitting in a chair. The thermography machine works much like an X-ray would and takes quick images of the patient from different angles, which are immediately processed on a computer monitor operated by Witt. It is a comfortable and calm setting and Witt’s professional and warm demeanor doesn’t make clients feel the least bit self-conscious in the process.

The images are then sent to boardcertified medical doctors to interpret the results and determine if there are any

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abnormalities to take a closer look into.

“The best part of this technology is that it is comfortable, calm and peaceful for most women. The office is cooler than typical, as there are many clinic and client protocols that must be strictly adhered to, and the woman will come to a state of equilibrium as her body cools down,” says Witt. “This process begins once the paperwork and medical history are collected. The camera is placed about three feet away from her and the thermographer operates the computer that engages the camera, collects the skin surface temperatures and digitizes the images for future transmission and interpretation. The imaging of breasts is done with six standard views and takes about five minutes once the subject has cooled adequately. It then takes about four days for the written interpretation to return to the thermographer and be sent on to the client and her medical professional.”

As every adult woman knows, m a m m o g ra m s a r e n o t t h e m o s t comfortable or desirable procedure to receive, but while the technology of thermal screenings does not fully replace a mammogram, not only do clients get to skip the discomfort; they also receive results that are not limited by breast density. “The two technologies are different sides of the same coin,” says Witt. “Thermograms are not limited by breast density, as we are not penetrating the body with radiation; we are examining blood flow/skin surface temperatures, so the density of breast tissue is not a factor.

The benefit is that women can begin this

Thermographic image non-invasive screening starting in their late 20s, when breast tissue is dense and collagen-rich, with no health risks in their attempt to prevent breast diseases and/or be proactive about their breast health. Unfortunately, the density of a young woman’s breast tissue limits the use of screening mammography in women of this age group.”

In any disease, especially cancer, prevention is the key to maintaining a healthy body and avoiding any possible risks.

Keeping a close eye on one’s body and sensing physical change is how Witt suggests an individual can catch a minor issue before it becomes a large problem. “One could say that prevention is the best direction that women (and men) can head in, and thermography is certainly leading this movement in the area of medical screening,” says Witt. “While thermography does not replace any other screening tool, including mammography, it is the only medical screening that can detect the subtle physiologic changes that accompany breast (and other types of) pathology. The client and physician can then plan accordingly, lay out a careful program to monitor the progression of disease or attempt to reverse the development of disease.”

What makes cancer visible to a heat-sensing camera lies in the blood flow that surrounds affected tissue. “The cancer itself is sometimes not elevated in temperature (inflammatory carcinoma is an exception),” explains Witt. “However, the cancer is demanding blood flow to help nourish it, and so it vascularizes itself with increased blood flow. This is sometimes called angiogenesis, while the actual tumor/tissue density

remains hypothermic (cool) on the images.”

If that isn’t astonishing in itself, the thermal imaging process can also pick up on pain that we experience in our bodies. Witt uses this system not only to detect cancer or warning spots on clients, but also to locate injury to the body of any variety. “Pain is reflected as inflammation and can be seen anywhere in the body. Sometimes, even if a client has a headache, we see elevated temperature in the forehead.

When asked, the client does indicate that yes, she did have a headache. But inflammation can be seen anywhere in the body and picked up by our thermal cameras. Inflammation is always the beginning of disease. For those who want to take a preventative approach to wellness and health, they could work to remove inflammation from any part of their body.”

Witt, a native Tucsonan, began Proactive Health Solutions in 2005 with her sister Brenda, who operates the same facility in California. Witt pursued further coursework in Educational Leadership after graduating from college and graduate school, but quickly changed her career path and purpose in life after realizing the good she could do for others by conducting thermology. “Once I learned all I could about this technology, I felt a deep responsibility to bring this technology to Tucson.

I am a native Tucsonan and love my community. Investing my energy in the health of the people around me seemed like the natural course to take. I enjoyed my teaching career immensely, but felt it was time to take on a new challenge after 18 years in the classroom. I have no regrets and truly enjoy this path.”

Seven years into her practice, and still just as motivated and driven as when she first embarked on her calling, Witt finds satisfaction in helping her community maintain their health to achieve the most they can in life and happiness. “To be honest, my clients are my biggest joy and greatest motivation,” says Witt.

“It is an honor to work with people who are centered, balanced and desire to live in the wellness paradigm. Most of my clients refuse to operate in a fear-based model and embrace positive emotions regarding their health, and more importantly, their body’s ability to heal. I see the preventative model becoming the new standard, and my clients are laying the groundwork for this shift from disease management to living optimally, as we are all designed to live.”

To schedule an appointment with Proactive Health Solutions, LLC, Lynda Witt can be contacted at 520-235-7036. Visit ProactiveHealthSolutions.org. See ad on page 6.

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k and Listen

Birding Improves Personal and Environmental Health

by Tanner Jones

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n any given morning, hundreds of Tucsonans equip themselves with binoculars, a field guide and a notebook to go for a walk in the parks and surrounding wilderness in search of birds. But what many consider a hobby may have tremendous environmental, physical and mental benefits.

Birding is the recreational activity, which many now consider a sport, of observing birds in their natural habitat while identifying and often recording what species are seen. Birding has been a popular pastime for ages, yet the steady growth of birding enthusiasts is drawing attention to the physical, mental and environmental benefits of this popular sport. Birding promotes healthy living by walking and hiking outdoors, encourages

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mindful interaction with nature through conservation and advocacy and fosters social connections with other like-minded enthusiasts.

Paul Green, executive d i r e c t o r o f t h e Tu c s o n Audubon Society, suggests that the large variety of bird species in and around Tucson is a huge draw for the birding community. He explains, “There is a large variety of bird species that travel through Southeastern Arizona.

Approximately 60 percent of U.S. bird species come through this 1 percent of land, so people are able to see a lot of different birds.”

Birding goes beyond simply

observing different types of birds. “There are as many kinds of birders as there are birds,” Green muses. “There are those who have a scientific interest in finding, recording and categorizing a particular

subspecies of bird. Others are driven by their list. ‘Listers’ are keen on seeing as many birds as possible and checking them off their list. This can be rather competitive, while other people just enjoy being outside in nature. People just feel a lot better being out in nature.”

Being out in nature is one of the qualities birding associates with good health practices. Birders must get outside, which provides activity for the body, fresh air and sun, and engages the brain in ways indoor activities fall short. Patience is a key factor, says Green. “It’s not like seeing a bird on TV; when you go out birding you must be patient. Patience is a great virtue and if you’re lucky you may see the bird you’re looking for, and when you do, that reward is worth the wait.”

The time in-between sightings is rejuvenating in itself. Birders are often quiet when searching for species. They must maintain a keen ear to identify bird songs and for the more seasoned birder, the smaller sounds, like chirps or alarms.

They must also maintain a watchful eye and the ability to spot certain colors in the trees or in the air as a bird takes flight.

Each of these practices gives the brain reprieve from the focused attention that encapsulates most people’s day-to-day lives of work or school and rejuvenates the mind’s ability to focus. “Personally,” says Green, “I feel so much better after I go out birding. It clears the mind and restores focus.”

In addition to the physical and mental health benefits of birding, the birding community provides important environmental contributions as well.

“Citizen science, in which birders note what they see and submit that information to local or national organizations, provides important data for charting bird species and populations.” Green suggests, “No individual scientist can collect a significant amount of species and population data, so when hundreds or even thousands of citizen scientists collect data, it provides more accurate information.” This information is recorded and can be used to determine if development projects may jeopardize the habitats of local and migratory birds, thus giving birders an active role in environmental protection.

“This leads to the advocacy aspect,” Green says. “We want to educate our

politicians about the importance of these great areas and advocate for them on the policy level, and that is where we have a big job to do. In Tucson, we are fortunate to have a group of people on the City Council who are sensitive to that, but outside Tucson there is still a lot of work to do.”

With all the health and environmental benefits birding has to offer, it is easy to get started. The only equipment novice birders need is a decent pair of binoculars, a guidebook such as Finding Birds in Southeast Arizona, published by the Tucson Audubon Society and written by local bird enthusiasts, and a notebook to record their sightings.

“Birding is especially easy to get started in here in Tucson,” says Green.

“The Tucson Audubon Society puts on more field trips and outings than many of the other chapters. The best way to learn how to bird is to go out with people that know more about it than you and pick it up from them.” Field trips range in rigor and proximity to Tucson, based on personal preference and the species of birds one hopes to see. The Tucson Audubon Society provides field trips ranging from urban settings with paved trails accessible for birders in wheelchairs or walkers, to moderate hikes into wilderness areas. All birders have to pay for is the cost of travel. The Tucson chapter provides weekly outings and large-scale trips listed on their website at TucsonAudubon.org.

Tanner Jones is a teacher, environmentalist and freelance writer, located in Tucson.

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GREEN HOME CHECKLIST Room-by-Room Steps We Can Take, Starting Right Now

by Crissy Trask

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reen living is being embraced by more folks than ever, in ways both large and small, giving the Earth some much-needed kindness. If you’re interested in some good ideas that fall between a total home solar installation and basic recycling—with many delivering big impacts—check out Natural Awakenings’ room-by-room green checklist. You’ll find inspired, practical changes that are doable starting right now.

Kitchen

The kitchen can be a hot spot for waste.

Eileen Green, with EcoEvaluator.com, says that reducing waste, conserving water and increasing energy efficiency are all important considerations within an environmentally friendly kitchen.

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Eat up food. Each year, a typical household discards an estimated 474 pounds of food waste, according to University of Arizona research—at large economic and environmental cost.

Buying more fresh food than we can eat before the expiration date is up and allowing leftovers to expire in the fridge are culprits. “Drawing up menus and avoiding buying on impulse can help,” advises Green.

Compost food scraps at home or sign up for curbside composting, if it’s offered locally. Disposing of food in garbage disposals or landfills is not environmentally sound.

4 Dispense with disposables. Replace disposable paper and plastic products with durable, lasting alternatives: cloth napkins instead of paper; dishwashersafe serving ware instead of single-use paper or plastic; glass or recycled

food storage containers in place of throwaway plastic bags and wrap; and natural fiber dishcloths to replace paper towels and plastic sponges.

4 C l e a n n a t u ra l l y. C h e m i c a l powerhouses have become the norm in household cleaning products, but they are not essential. Non-toxic cleaners are up to the task, from cleaning a sink to an oven.

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Shop for the Energy Star logo.

Appliances bearing the Energy Star logo are up to 50 percent more energy efficient than standard ones. This translates to significant savings in annual operating costs.

4 Filter water with less waste. Bottled water is expensive and wasteful. Instead, purchase a home-filtering system that uses recycled or reusable filters. On the road, carry tasty filtered water in a reusable glass bottle.

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Conserve water. Run dishwashers only when fully loaded and fill the sink with water, rather than running it down the drain, when washing by hand. Use water only to wet and rinse; otherwise turn it off.

4 Phase out non-stick skillets. Teflon coatings can leach toxins when damaged or overheated. Play it safe and begin assembling a set of cookware that includes properly seasoned cast iron, which is naturally non-stick.

4 Avoid cheap reusable shopping bags.

Flimsy reusable bags end up as trash within a few months under normal use.

Buy a set of high quality reusable bags that will give years of use.

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Bedrooms

“Most people spend more time in the bedroom than in any other room of the house,” remarks Huffington Post Eco Etiquette columnist Jennifer Grayson. “So it’s important to focus on making bedrooms as green and healthy as possible.” She advocates paying special attention to sleepwear, bedding and furniture people sleep on.

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Start with a good foundation.

Box springs can be constructed of plywood or particleboard, which commonly contain formaldehyde, classified as a probable human carcinogen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a toxic air contaminant by the state of California. Choose those that have been certified as formaldehyde-free or with low emissions. A platform bed made of Forest Stewardship Council-certified wood, sourced from sustainably managed forests, is a healthy alternative.

4 Block the afternoon sun. During the day, shut off air-conditioning vents inside bedrooms and block the afternoon sun with interior or exterior solar shades.

By day’s end, even in warm climates, bedrooms should be cool enough for sleeping with the addition of a slight breeze from an open window or a slowrunning floor or ceiling fan.

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Go wireless. It’s impossible to completely avoid electromagnetic radiation from today’s technologies,

so lower exposure in the bedroom by removing electronic devices and placing electrical items at least five feet away from the bed.

4 Forget fabric softeners. Most fabric softeners contain highly toxic chemicals that latch onto sheets and can be inhaled or absorbed directly into the bloodstream through skin.

Instead, add a quarter-cup of baking soda to the wash cycle to soften sheets and other laundry.

4 Don’t sleep on a cloud of chemicals.

“If your face is pressed up against a conventional mattress for seven hours a night, then you’re going to be breathing in whatever chemicals are off-gassing from that mattress for seven hours a night,” warns Grayson.

Mattresses are commonly treated with fire-retardant chemicals to comply with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission rules. To avoid toxic chemicals like the hydrocarbon toluene, emitted from mattresses stuffed with polyurethane foam, instead look for untreated, woolcovered mattresses (wool is a natural fire retardant) filled with natural latex or containing a spring system wrapped with organic cotton batting.

Non-organic cotton production relies on lots of hazardous synthetic chemicals in its production. Organic cotton, linen and wool bedding are safer bets, especially when certified to meet strict environmental standards.

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4 Leave the lights off. Motion-detecting nightlights save energy while allowing safe passage in the wee hours.

Laundry Room

In a typical U.S. home, the washing machine accounts for 21 percent of home water use and combined, the washer and dryer comprise 5 to 8 percent of home energy demands.

D i a n e M a c E a ch e r n , f o u n d e r o f BigGreenPurse.com and author of Big Green Purse: Use Your Spending Power to Create a Cleaner, Greener World, explains that a good way to conserve key resources is to use these appliances less—reducing the number of loads and drying items on outdoor clotheslines or indoor racks.

MacEachern says, “You can probably wash things like sweatshirts and blue jeans less frequently without much consequence, and a clothesline requires no energy other than the sun.”

Also, make sure that whatever goes into the washer or dryer with clothes is nontoxic, or else you’ll be wearing toxic chemical residues next to your skin all day, cautions MacEachern.

4 Select cold water. On average, only 10 percent of the energy used by a clothes washer runs the machine; the other 90 percent goes to heat the water.

The typical American household does about 400 loads of laundry each year, resulting in much energy squandered on hot water. With the exception of laundering greasy spots or stubborn stains, routinely wash in cold water, using a cold-water eco-detergent.

4 Install a clothesline. Running a dryer for just 40 minutes can use the energy equivalent of a 15-watt, compact fluorescent bulb lit for a week. Stretch out a line and hang clothes outside to dry in the fresh air to save about $100 a year on electric bills. The sun imparts a disinfectant benefit as a bonus.

4 Replace an old machine.

A washer or dryer that is older than 10 years has hidden costs. EnergyStar.gov notes that an older machine uses more energy and can cost from 10 to 75 percent more

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to operate than a new, high-efficiency appliance.

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Choose eco-friendly laundry products. Conventional laundry soaps contain chemicals that can be problematic for us and wreak havoc on marine ecosystems. Look for coldwater brands that are fragrance- and phosphate-free.

4 Switch to concentrates. Concentrated detergents translate to less energy used in shipping, less waste and more value.

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Stop static cling without dryer sheets. Never over-dry clothes and always dry natural fibers separately from synthetics to prevent static cling.

Bathroom

The smallest room in the house is a disproportionately large contributor to household environmental impacts. In an average non-conservation-minded American home, 38,000 gallons of water annually go down the drains and toilet. “Along with that water,” says MacEachern, “You’ll be washing lots of personal care and cleaning products down the drain, as well, where they could get into local natural water supplies and make life difficult for birds, frogs and fish.”

Sara Snow, television host and author of Sara Snow’s Fresh Living: The Essential Room-by-Room Guide to a Greener, Healthier Family and Home, cautions against personal skin care products with questionable chemical ingredients. “A good percentage of them are being absorbed right into our bloodstream, so focus on ingredients that do no harm; ones that help our bodies instead, such as nourishing and healing botanicals.”

4 Slow the flow. Ultra-efficient showerheads use as little as 1 gallon per minute (gpm); aerated types that mix air into the water stream to enhance

pressure provide a good soak and rinse using less than half the water than some other low-flow showerheads. At the sink, aerators should flow between 0.5 and 1 gpm—plenty of pressure for brushing teeth and washing hands.

4 Flush responsibly. According to the EPA, the toilet alone can use 27 percent of household water. Replace older toilets (pre-1994) with new, higher efficiency models for savings of two to six gallons per flush.

4 Heat water wisely. A tankless water heater supplies instantaneous hot water only as needed. Or, install a timer on a traditional water heater to cut warming time to a few hours a day at most.

4 Shun a plastic shower curtain.

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) has been called “the poison plastic” for its highly toxic lifecycle, which includes the release of dioxins into the air and water. These toxic chemicals persist in ecosystems and can cause cancer.

PVC shower curtains are also a short-life product that cannot be recycled, so switch to a PVC-free alternative. Organic hemp is the ecoshower curtain gold standard.

4 B a n a n t i b a c t e r i a l p ro d u c t s .

Triclosan is a popular antibacterial agent found in many household cleaners, hand soaps, cosmetics and even toothpaste. It’s also a registered pesticide and probable human carcinogen that’s showing up in the environment and children’s urine. The Mayo Clinic suggests that triclosan may contribute to the development of antibiotic-resistant germs and harm the immune system, making us more susceptible to bacteria.

4 Install a shower filter that removes chlorine. Chlorine, which is increasingly being linked to some cancers, is used by many municipalities to disinfect water supplies. People absorb more chlorine through the skin and by inhaling chlorine vapors when bathing and showering than from drinking it.

4 Use recycled and unbleached paper products. Using recycled bath tissue helps close the recycling loop on all the paper we dutifully recycle at the curb. Unbleached varieties keep chlorine byproducts like dioxins out of the environment.

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Remove bad odors instead of covering them up. In a University of California study, chemical air fresheners were found to have higher concentrations of polluting volatile organic compounds (VOC) than any other household cleaning product.

Long-term exposure to some VOCs have been linked with adverse health effects.

This Natural Awakenings checklist suggests steps that are possible in making any home healthier, safer and more enjoyable. Start checking off items today and begin shrinking the family’s ecological footprint right away.

Crissy Trask is the founder of Green Matters.com and author of the bestselling, It’s Easy Being Green: A Handbook for Earth-Friendly Living. Follow her at Twitter.com/ greenmatters.

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healingways Biological dentists work closely with an array of healthcare professionals, ranging from nutritionists, chiropractors and bodyworkers to naturopaths and environmental physicians.

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oday, it’s not uncommon for professional dental services to offer perks like cushy reclining chairs, aromatherapy and relaxing music and videos. But savvy individuals seek even more: biological dentists whose holistic philosophy is based on the theory that the whole is more than the sum of its parts or symptoms. Armed with mounting evidence that supports the link between periodontal disease and heart disease, as well as diabetes and pre-term births, growing numbers of dental patients are exploring safe and healthy treatment options and protocols before taking a deep breath and opening wide.

“People who need dental work are doing research that helps them make better, more health-conscious decisions,” confirms Andrea Brockman, a doctor of dental surgery and president of OraMedica International, LLC. The dental health and wellness company works to educate consumers on how to be their own dental advocate.

“When faced with an opinion that you have evidence of gum disease,” for example, “you should be aware of the difference between short- and longterm options, as well as the real issues, which are the health consequences,” comments Brockman. It is important to keep the family physician informed, especially when faced with impending 30

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by Lee Walker

surgery, pregnancy or a family history of heart disease.

“Biocompatibility has less to do with periodontal disease than with other chronic illnesses, pain and allergies,” explains Brockman. “The more you understand ahead of time about periodontal examinations, diagnostic tests, proposed treatments and expected results, the better your questions will be during consultations with your dentist and physician.”

The same principle applies to everything from treating individual issues underlying halitosis to restoration of teeth using today’s mercury-free dental filling materials, such as composite resins and porcelains.

According to Brockman, the present void in holistic dental health care exists because medical doctors have little to no training in dentistry, and dentists aren’t licensed to treat the whole body. That gap is slowly being filled by biological dentists who consider a patient’s teeth, jaws and gums from a whole body perspective.

Biological dentists also work closely with an array of healthcare professionals, including environmental physicians, acupuncturists, chiropractors, naturopaths, nutritionists, body workers and other holistic practitioners.

“Biological dentists are not just ‘mercury-free,’” advises Brockman. “They believe that proper nourishment, detoxification and restoration of balance and function are paramount in overall health, and that dentistry plays a vital role.” They ascribe to the Hippocratic Oath, ‘First, do no harm.’ They support their mission by taking hundreds of hours of continuing education, keeping up-to-date on studies published throughout the world, and making substantial investments in the special equipment and supplies necessary for health-conscious dental interventions,

such as necessary precautions for safe removal of amalgam fillings that contain mercury.

Life circumstances and stressors, health issues and even daily activities can affect the diagnosis and treatment of oral conditions. Remarks Brockman, “Most people are surprised that chronic and acute health problems, emotional and physical stress, dietary changes, weight gain or loss, accidents, operations, travel, new medications, supplements and lack of sleep all have a lot to do with the health of gums and teeth.”

Th e f i r m b e l i e f t h a t d e n t a l products and procedures also affect the entire body is a shared premise of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT), the Holistic Dental Association (HAD) and the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM). Representing a population that still comprises less than one-half of 1 percent of practicing dentists, these organizations have established training programs, scientific studies, strict biological treatment standards and yearly conferences for biological dentists.

Individuals seeking to become their own dental advocate usually start with downloaded information from biological dental organization and consumer group websites. The following sites also offer directories of holistic, biological or mercury-free dentists:

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outhern Arizona is fortunate to have a pioneering holistic/biological dental facility right here in the Old Pueblo.

Medicine Wheel Dental has been biological and mercury-free in Tucson since 1976.

Accredited through the IAOMT, IABDM and HDA, Dr. Steven Swidler, Dr. Kenneth Glass and the team at Medicine Wheel Dental & Wellness Center are leaders and teachers in this field.

In addition to their biological/holistic general and cosmetic approaches, this team offers unique services that are not available anywhere else, including an alternative and proprietary approach to preventing root canals and keeping teeth alive.

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Their non-invasive approach to TMJ treatment includes a special program for aligning the body and cranial bone movement before rebuilding, restoring or using orthodontics.

Removal of amalgam/mercury fillings is accomplished with highly effective and safe protocols and all aspects of general and cosmetic dentistry are viewed with a holistic approach.

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For more information, call 520-743-7101 or visit MedicineWheelWellness.com.

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Consumers for Dental Choice (ToxicTeeth.org); Holistic Dental Association (HolisticDental.org); International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM.org); International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT.org) and International Association of Mercury Free Dentists (DentalWellness4u.com).

Dr. Andrea Brockman is the author of Take a Holistic Bite Out of …., a series of dental health tips booklets; the HealthyGates Dental Resource Manual; and My Dental Coach Consumer Dental Advocacy Program, a newsletter.

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LEED certification criteria include site selection, pollution prevention during demolition and building, protection and restoration of habitat, water use reduction indoors and out, green power, and use of regional materials to cut transportation fuel, road wear and air pollution.

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SHELTERS GO GREEN

LEED-Certified Facilities Care for Animals and the Earth

by Sandra Murphy

City managers are realizing that going green is the right thing to do. In many areas, new municipal construction is required to be Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified to reduce operating costs, conserve resources and provide a healthier work environment. Older municipal buildings slated for remodeling also can be transformed. Buildings may even quality for incentives from local utilities in some states. As a result, animal shelters are now joining the move to green.

Good for the Environment

“Our goal was to reduce our carbon paw print,” says Dave Dickinson, interim director of Sacramento County Animal Care, regarding the California capital’s LEED Gold-certified shelter. “The Silicon Valley architect incorporated natural light, a beneficial air circulation system and numerous energy- and resource-saving elements to create an extraordinary environment for both the animals and employees.”

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The LEED rating system, developed by the nonprofit U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), signifies levels of silver, gold or platinum status, based on eco-business practices. Swatt | Miers Architects chose polished concrete for the Sacramento shelter floors. “Tile is nice, but grout harbors bacteria,” says George Miers, a principal of the firm.

“Concrete is a sustainable material and when sealed, can withstand a lot of mopping. We used a local quarry for

materials.” At least 10 percent of the building materials were sourced within 500 miles of the site and the project contains more than 10 percent pre- and post-consumer recycled content.

Good for the Animals

“Use of natural light reduces the cost of electricity,” explains Dr. Amber Andersen, a Los Angeles-based veterinarian. “Lights can be programmed to dim gradually and provide the animals with a regular sleep cycle. It’s stressful for them to be in bright light all the time.”

In addition, strategic placement of the dog runs and decorative potted plants to block their view of one another tends to reduce canine stress and barking. “Calmer dogs are more likely to be adopted,” Andersen notes. The facility operates a similar homey setup for cats with room to run around, climb carpeted furnishings and play.

In Denver, Colorado, a new LEED Platinum-certified, 36,000-square-foot shelter is twice the size of the former facility. Particular attention was paid to air circulation to help prevent the spread of canine flu, kennel cough and staph infections, and to maintain a healthy operating room while regulating temperatures throughout the facility.

“The city of Denver consistently chose the best options for the animals and the environment, while being mindful of the budget,” remarks Scott Jones, of Denver’s Air Purification Company. “This is the benchmark for future designs; on a larger scale, this model can be used for hospitals.”

Good for Business

The Plano, Texas, animal shelter, which was due for a comprehensive remodeling, is now LEED Silver certified.

“We learned that the addition of a new wing could be done according to LEED standards, but we also had to make improvements to the existing structure, so that the entire building was improved,” says Melinda Haggerty, the city’s sustainability and communications coordinator. “This was a learning experience on all levels. We saw firsthand that you don’t need to sacrifice aesthetics for function. You can have a comfortable place to work while saving money.”

The USGBC reports that buildings of all types consume an average of 72 percent of the electricity generated worldwide. That can be reduced by 24 to 50 percent with green building practices.

“It’s always important to emphasize the return on investment. It might cost a bit more on the front end, but the benefits far outweigh the costs,” Haggerty advises.

“Reduced energy costs, better water usage and healthy air quality contribute to a comfortable work space. Employees have pride in the facility, and that makes them more productive.”

In Middletown, Rhode Island, Christie Smith, executive director of the Potter League for Animals, remarks that after their old building was demolished, 75 per cent of the materials were recycled, repurposed or reused. Their new, LEED Gold-certified animal shelter was the first in the nation to be certified.

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“There’s a conceptual moment when the dream comes together as a design idea.

From that moment on, the question is: How much of the dream can you keep?” queries Myers. “These cities made LEED a priority, even when animal control projects may be at the bottom of the list. They recognize the synergy between caring for animals and caring about the planet; green design underscores the caring.”

Sandra Murphy writes about pets and more for Natural Awakenings.

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Conquering ANY Disease & Losing Weight An Interview with Qigong Practitioner Jeff Primack (Part 1 of 2)

This interview was conducted by Diana E. Vargas M.D. as a written transcript for her patients. She has practiced medicine for 31 years and was recently certified to teach Food-Based Healing. Jeff Primack is a Qigong teacher that has studied with many naturopathic healers from all over the world and has taught over 30,000 people in live seminars.

Charlene Wallace tells an audience of 2000 people her life-changing story of reversing Breast Cancer on the highphytochemical diet and qigong.

When the pH becomes overly acidic from eating too much protein it creates a more cancer-friendly environment.

People age much faster when dieting on high-protein, low phytochemical foods, which is the method employed by the vast majority of weight loss systems.

Healthy weight loss is possible when we detoxify poisons from our body. People lose 20 pounds a month and have two-foot bowel movements every morning on my protocol! This improved detoxification leads to healthier skin, eyes and overall radiant

appearance. Often times a large waistline has formed as the body’s storage house for fecal matter. Food prepackaged in powders, boxes, microwavable or filled with pesticides is not an acceptable approach to weight loss on my program. A HIGHPHYTOCHEMICAL DIET and healthy fat intake are crucial for success and good health. I also use Qigong to add real firepower to the program. Special Qigong breathing practices give a fullbody vibration and noticeably boost metabolic rate.

Dr. Vargas: Medical weight loss is big business. Why are some people successful at burning fat while others gain it all back?

Primack: The secret weapon for accelerated weight loss is a highphytochemical diet. One must INTAKE HIGH VIBRATION NUTRITION while losing weight or the diet will poison the body. Yes, starches like rice and pasta should be avoided when trying to lose weight, however a high protein diet will make the body’s pH overly acidic.

Dr. Vargas: At the Qi Revolution seminar you actually say the “fountain of youth” is getting high levels of oxygen into the blood. How does this help weight loss?

Primack: Breathing techniques feed oxygen into your blood stream, which accelerates cellular metabolism.

Mitochondria in cells are responsible for metabolism. They feed directly on oxygen and their activity level will be reduced when oxygen is low. Live blood cell analysis before and after doing our 9-Breath Method for just 45 seconds

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Jeff Primack & 200 Instructors will teach 4-days of Food Healing & Qigong for $99.

When microbes and bacteria proliferate in the body they weaken the immune system in the long term. Our t-cells and natural killer cells are busy fighting them instead of removing excessive cancer cells. The Pacific Islanders that have not been “westernized” to use inflammation causing vegetable oils have virtually no cancer or heart disease. They eat abundant coconut and cook with its oil exclusively.

Countless studies prove saturated fat in coconut does not raise cholesterol or contribute to heart disease. shows the profound impact breathing has on blood circulation and cellular metabolism. Most people have sticky blood from low oxygen levels. When special breathing methods are used it leads to a stronger “pulsation” of blood in the arms and legs. This is all working to increase metabolism. So, I do believe breathing techniques hold a special place for weight loss, however if you eat the wrong fats, even the 9-Breath Method will not be strong enough to burn stubborn fat. The bottom line is people are eating the wrong oils.

Dr. Vargas: How can eating certain oils actually burn stubborn body fat?

Primack: Let me start by saying that canola and soybean oil are the big culprits causing the American obesity epidemic. These Omega-6 fatty acids cause inflammation and are not easily burned. Most farmers give feed to their livestock containing these oils to help them gain weight, hence increasing their profits. What most people don’t

know is that farmers tried this with coconut oil. Turns out livestock animals lost weight when given high calorie coconut oil! Why? Because 62% of coconut oil’s fatty acids are medium chain triglycerides (MCT). These are smaller fats that digest super easily.

They give them to people in hospitals because they are the easiest fats on Earth to digest. In fact, MCTs are burned like carbohydrates and increase metabolism better than any other oil.

Dr. Vargas: Coconut is also beneficial for Cancer, Lyme’s Disease and HIV Aids. How does coconut help people facing these diseases?

Primack: Studies show the high “lauric acid” of coconut oil dissolves the lipid layer surrounding viruses, bacteria and other pathogens, effectively destroying them. At the University of Philippines studies have been done on patients suffering from HIV and results are astounding! Over 70% show a vastly reduced viral load. We have a powerful Anti-Viral food protocol and it includes healthy servings of coconut. There is more to the protocol of course, but I can honestly say I saw one qigong student remove all traces of Hepatitis-C from her blood work after having the virus for 30 years!

D r. Va r g a s : For immune diseases such as cancer, how can phytochemicals from LIVE FOOD activate the Immune System?

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Primack: Asparagus is one of the time-honored foods that help reverse cancer and keep the immune system functioning properly. It is rich in Glutathione, a master detoxification enzyme produced by your liver. Eating asparagus raises the body’s level of Glutathione and increases the liver’s capacity to detoxify. Asparagus is a very important vegetable in this regard. There are many foods, herbs and mushrooms that can help reverse cancer.

Medicinal mushrooms like Agaricus are rich in Beta-Glucans, which are phytochemicals clinically shown to stimulate bone marrow and increase production of natural killer cells by 200-500%. Yet, no mushroom has ever “healed” anyone… the body heals itself when given the right food. We all have an immune system created by God and imbued with nature’s wisdom. Eating a high-phytochemical diet is the primary key to ACTIVATING your immune system potential. When natural killer cells do their job, cancer cells cannot multiply. Furthermore, when you cut their sugar food source off, cancer cells do not thrive. Medicinal Mushrooms and live food smoothies are time-tested tools in the war on cancer. I’ve seen over a hundred people reverse it using my protocol. Some choose to do only the easier aspects of my cancer protocol along with chemotherapy. Consider there is no cure for cancer. Only your immune system can eradicate cancer forever.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 1

Center for Spiritual Living Tucson’s Sunday Celebration Services – 10-11:30am. Meditation at 10am. Services 10:30-11:30am.

Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org.

TucsonCSL.org.

Spring Plant Sale – 10am-4pm. Native, arid-adapted and cold-hardy plants for sale. Free admission, does not include admission to the park. Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N Paseo del Norte. 520-742-6455.

Benefits of Animal Reiki – 1-2:15pm. Join Andra’s Animal Reiki Therapy for this presentation by Andra S. Ewton. Free. The Center for Advanced Energy Therapeutics, 1976 N Kolb Rd. RSVP required: 520-882-0292, AndraART@cox.net, AndraART.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 6

Tax Planning for the Bodyworker – 10am1pm. With Melissa Rich. 3 CE hrs. $75.

ARichExperience.com IONS Tucson presents “Shift Your Energy, Change Your Life” – 6:30-8pm. With founder of Nine Gates Mystery School, Gay Luce, PhD. Learn how to shift our vibrational rate. $5 suggested donation. 520-399-8285.

IonsTucson.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4

Natural Condiments and Spices – Ever wonder how to make commonly made condiments like mustard, “mayonnaise,” ketchup and others without all the chemicals and unnecessary additives? The Tasteful Kitchen, 722 N Stone Ave. For details, Keanne: 520-250-9600.

UA Cancer Center Monthly Educational Support Meeting – 12-1pm. Topic: Nutrition and Exercise: How to Improve Wellness with guest speaker Martie Fankhauser, MS Pharm, BCPP. University of Arizona Cancer Center, Rm 2920, 1515 N Campbell Ave. Kathleen Pickrel: 520-694-4786.

Movies That Matter Tucson Presents The 2 best MTMT films of the year. 6-9pm. The Raw Natural 6pm. A Small Act 7:30. Super inspiring, uplifting, educational and empowering. You will be thinking for days after. $5 each. Grand Cinemas 6. MoviesThatMatterTucson.com.

Windfall – 7:30pm. An eye-opener for anyone concerned about the environment and the future of renewable energy. Loft Cinema, 3233 E Speedway Blvd.

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Take Back the Night – 4:30-10pm. Nationwide event to raise awareness about sexual assault and abuse. Includes live music, readings, displays and more. Geronimo Plaza, University Blvd & Euclid Ave. 520-327-1171, x 1974.

RFrost@ArizonasChildren.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11

Couples Night: Movie & Dinner – Enjoy an uplifting and educational documentary along with a delicious meal. The Tasteful Kitchen, 722 N Stone Ave. For details, Keanne: 520-250-9600.

THURSDAY, APRIL 12

TIES Guest Speaker – 6:30pm. Peter Sterling felt led to leave the life of a ski instructor in Colorado and move to Sedona. Come hear his amazing experience and music. $5. Unity Church of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-395-2365.

HarpMagic.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 13

Arizona International Film Festival – Apr 1329. 21st year showcasing the best in independent cinema. The Screening Room, 127 E Congress St. 520-882-0204. FilmFestivalArizona.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 3

Equal Relationships in Therapy and Business – 9am-4pm. With Patrick Moore. 6 CE hrs. $132.

A Rich Experience, 7435 N Oracle Rd, Ste101.

520-544-8086. ARichExperience.com.

Understand Men – 7-8:30pm. Reduce your frustrations with the opposite sex. Increase your happiness and productivity. Get the connection you desire and the respect you deserve. Suggested donation $5. Lotus Center, 2850 E Grant. Carrie Zamora: 520-247-4110, UnderstandMen101.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 10

Full Moon Women’s Circle – 7pm. Sharing, toning and other musical rejoicing, weaving our stories, divination with tarot, Runes and our inner guides. $10. Lucia Maya/Zelie Duvauchelle: 520-5798844. LuminousAdventures.com & ZelieD.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 7

Satsang – 10-11:45am. With teacher/author Stephan Bodian. Each satsang consists of a rich blend of silent and guided mediation, teaching, dialogue. $15-$25; no one turned away. Caritas Center for Healing, 330 E 16th St. Stephan: 415451-7133, StephanBodian.org.

Satsang Intensive – 10am-5pm. With teacher/ author Stephan Bodian. Each satsang consists of a rich blend of silent and guided mediation, teaching and dialogue. $75/at door, $60/pre-registered.

Caritas Center for Healing, 330 E 16th St. Stephan: 415-451-7133, StephanBodian.org.

Reiki Level I – 12-5pm. Reiki has an infinite number of every day uses that will improve the quality of your life and the lives of those around you. $100. New Moon Haven. Judy Ferrig: 520825-9044, JudyFerrig@comcast.net.

SUNDAY, APRIL 8

Center for Spiritual Living Tucson’s Sunday Celebration Services – 10-11:30am. Meditation at 10am. Services 10:30-11:30am. Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd. 520-319-1042.

Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

Easter Sunday at Unity Church of Peace 10:30am.

Our love-based, practical spiritual teachings empower you to live your most abundant and meaningful life. Celebrate your magnificence. Child care available. 1551 S. Eastside Loop #121. 520546-3696 or info@unitychurchofpeaceaz.com.

Imaging Reality – 5:30-7pm. Join storytelling, quantum physicist, Jack McDaniel for an evening of prying open the cracks between what is and what is-n’t what we think. $20. The Floating Stone Inn & Aqua Spa. RSVP: 520-398-3193, Info@TheFloatingStoneInn.com.

OmniPure Music – 6-8pm. Kirkland and Laura Ross offer Transformational Music and Education.

Our self-empowering workshop assists in raising your vibration through our energy system of Sound and Light. $35 includes a CD. New Moon Haven.

RSVP: 520-825-9044. OmniPureMusic.com.

Dharma Salon: Indian Buddhist Meditation – 6:30-8pm. Identify and describe the varieties, methods, stages of early Indian Buddhist meditation practice; designed to self-consciously alter the yogi’s perceptual cognitive. Led by Poep Sa Frank Jude Boccio. $4. 314 E 6th. 520-955-9632.

3JewelsTucson.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 14

Photography Workshops – 8-9:30am. Photographic workshops with behind-the-scenes access to the tropical greenhouse. Photographers bring tripods and gear. $20/nonmember, $15/member, includes admission to the gardens. Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N Alvernon Way. 520-326-9686 x 10.

Self Care for Bodywork Practitioners – 9am-5pm.

Instructor: Jean’e Freeman. 7 CE contact hours for bodyworkers. $140. Cortiva Institute Tucson, 6390 E Broadway Blvd. 520-407-5160. Cortiva.com.

Tools for Spiritual Growth: Benefits of a Plant Based Diet – 10-11am. Learn how to get all the protein, nutrients needed for a healthy vegetarian diet. Free. Unity of Tucson, Annex Room 3, 3617 N Camino Blanco. Susan: 520-603-1558.

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Learn Reiki (Level I) – 10am-6pm. Become a certified Reiki I practitioner. An in-depth study of Reiki principles, self-healing techniques, chakra health and Reiki’s role in spiritual development. $120. Earthworks of Tucson. Clarice Naugle & Will McCastle: 440-341-6155.

Native American Style Flute Festival – 10am6pm. Presented by the Tucson Native American style flute community. Includes performers, vendors, workshops by regional NAF enthusiasts. A “swap table” available. All invited. Free. Voyager RV Resort. Jean Thompson: 520-792-4297, Riomimbres03@gmail.com.

Tucson Artists’ Open Studios – 11am-5pm.

4/14-4/15. Over 140 artists throughout Tucson open their studios to the public to see the creative process at work. Explore art in your neighborhood. Free. Complete listings and maps, TucsonOpenStudios.com.

Advanced Reiki Practitioner Training – 12-5pm.

Additional symbols and attunement for love, expansion, intuition, immune system, problem solving, centeredness, beginnings and endings, and meditation. $100. New Moon Haven. Judy Ferrig: 520-245-4214, JudyFerrig@comcast.net or Marie Starjnski: 520-825-9044. NewMoonHaven.com.

Tucson Dowsers Presents: “You, Your Life and 2012” – 1-3pm. “The Numinous Mayan Calendar and Culture” with Lynn Gardner. Open to the public. $5 suggested donation. Unity of Tucson.

TucsonDowsers.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 15

Aquatic Massage Certification Class – Apr 15-27.

With Elaine Marie. Learn warm water therapy for 80 CE credits for LMTs. Santa Rita Springs. 707995-9090, AquaticMassage.com or 520-622-4201, SantaRitaSprings.com.

Raptor Free-Flight Demonstration – 10am & 2pm, daily thru Apr 15. Showcases the natural behavior of native birds of prey. Weather permitting. $13, $4.25/ages 6-12, free/under age 6.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N Kinney Rd. 520-883-2702. DesertMuseum.org.

Center for Spiritual Living Tucson’s Sunday Celebration Services – 10-11:30am. Meditation at 10am. Services 10:30-11:30am. Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd. 520-319-1042.

Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

Jefferson Park Home & Garden Tour – 12-5pm.

See art studios, xeriscape gardens, water harvesting projects, solar panels, modern architecture compatible with historic homes. $10/person. Tour begins at the International School of Tucson, 1701 E Seneca St. 520-331-9821. BajaAZ.org.

Sky Nelson Concert/ Discussion “The Physics of Synchronicity” – 12:30pm. Join us for a unique and fascinating afternoon of music and physics.

Visit SkyNelson.com for music samples and info.

1551 S. Eastside Loop #121. 520-546-3696 or Info@unitychurchofpeaceaz.com.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 19

Native Seed/SEARCH Salon – 5:30-7:30pm. Gary Paul Nabhan, one of the founders of Native Seeds/ SEARCH, will discuss his new book Desert Terroir: Exploring the Unique Flavors and Sundry Places of the Borderlands. Free. NS/S Retail Store, 3061 N Campbell Ave. NativeSeeds.org.

Dr. Michael Uzick Free Lecture – “What you need to know about Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy.” A chef will also do a demonstration on how to make tasty foods to support health. Genesis Natural Medicine Center, 3920 N Campbell Ave. Register: 520-495-4400.

Smokers Group – 6:30pm. Join a group and get more bang for your buck by aligning with like-minded people who finally want to quit “it.”

Three group hypnosis sessions lasting 75 minutes. Limit eight; RSVP early. $80/person. Info: 520-548-0143.

Sarver Heart Center Lecture Series – 10am. “Why Arizona is a Great Place for Heart Care: The New CPR and Beyond,” by Karl B. Kern, MD. Canoa Hills Social Center, 3660 S Camino del Sol. 520625-6200. Heart.Arizona.edu.

Foundation for Inter-Cultural Dialogue: Tucson Lecture Series – 6:30-9pm. Topic: “What Do Latter-day Saints Believe?” Speaker: Bishop Loren Somerville, Seminary instructor, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Free. FID Center, 2841 N Campbell Ave. RSVP by April 14: FID-AZ.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 17

Reiki Level Two Attunement and Training – 9am4pm. With Patrick Moore. 6 CE hrs. $132. A Rich Experience, 7435 N Oracle Rd, Ste101. 520-5448086. ARichExperience.com.

The Fallen Angels and the Origins of Evil – 6-7pm.

Why does God allow evil? Answer goes back to understanding fallen angels who lusted after the “daughters of men” embodied on Earth. Free.

Murphy-Wilmot Library. Elisabeth: 520-2503871. TucsonTSL@gmail.com. Facebook.com/ pages/The-Summit-Lighthouse-Tucson.

Tucson Organic Gardeners – 7pm. Free literature, refreshments and a mini-market available.

St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church, 3809 E Third St. 520-670-9158. TucsonOrganicGardeners.org.

Kangan Water Demonstration – 5:30pm. Come see firsthand, in many cases, how simply changing your water can change your health. Free. The Floating Stone Inn & Aqua Spa. RSVP: 520-3983193, Info@TheFloatingStoneInn.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21

Aquatic Massage Certification Course – Apr 21-23 & 28-30. Take the series to become fully-certified. No previous professional body work experience required. $1,500. The Floating Stone Inn & Aqua Spa. RSVP: 520-398-3193, Info@TheFloatingStoneInn.com.

The HANDLE® Approach to The Autism Spectrum – Apr 21-22. Introductory Course.

Examine interwoven threads common to the autism spectrum; learn to view behavior from the HANDLE paradigm. The Redtail Healing Center, 8915 N Hopdown. 520-907-2842.

Kim.Lauger@Handle.org. Handle.org.

Fee-Free Days at Saguaro National Park East and West – Apr 21-29. Admission to all national parks is free. Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S Old Spanish Trail; Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N Kinney Rd. 520-733-5153, NPS.gov.

HANDLE®: Holistic Approach to Neurodevelopment and Learning Efficiency – 7-8:30pm.

A Systems Approach to Understanding Sensory Processing Challenges and The Autism Spectrum.

With understanding comes ways to help. The Redtail Healing Center, 8915 N Hopdown. 520907-2842. Kim.Lauger@Handle.org. Handle.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18

Sprouting with Wanda Poindexter – Learn about Arizona seeds and how to take these Superfood sprouts and other herbs and utilize them in your kitchen and home. The Tasteful Kitchen, 722 N Stone Ave. For details, Keanne: 520-250-9600.

Day of Silence – 10am-5pm. Students across the country vow silence to call attention to the silencing effect of anti-LGBT bullying and harassment in schools. UA Mall, 1303 E University Dr. 520621-7585. Pride.ASUA.Arizona.edu.

Introduction to Sprouting Class – 5:45-7pm. Taste various types of sprouts, learn how economical it is to grow organic sprouts, and leave with all the materials need to get started. $10. Location: Near University Ave & Stone. 520-331-9821.

Meghan.Mix@BajaAZ.org.

American Cancer Society Relay for Life TeamCaptain Meeting – 7-8pm. For those interested in being sponsors or forming a relay team to represent their businesses. Race takes place at May 18. Empire High School, 10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way. 520-471-2075, RelayForLife.org/TucsonVailAZ. NaturalTucson.com

Tucson Earth Day Festival – 9am-2pm. Free environment-inspired, hands-on education, parade, alternative vehicle show, solar-car competition, live music, food and fun for all. Reid Park.

TucsonEarthDay.org.

Words are Powerful Memoir Workshop – 9am4pm. Learn 5 necessary elements to include in your memoir, finding your theme and layering your story. Beginning writers welcome. $30. Eastside Tucson. Info & register: BethLaneWrites@gmail.com or Ethel.Lee.Miller@gmail.com.

Reflexology for Stress – 9am-5pm. Instructor: Allyn Baker. 7 CE contact hours for bodyworkers. $140. Cortiva Institute Tucson, 6390 E Broadway Blvd. 520-407-5160. Cortiva.com.

Reconnecting-Self, Spirit, and Purpose – 10am2pm. Learn to activate and strengthen three power points within your body, this powerful technique can help you re-connect the divine flow of vitality, passion, and a sense of purpose. Linda Johns: 520-825-4645. JourneyToHealing.com.

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Sugar Workshop – Learn the effects of Sugar.

Numerous studies have shown that sugar causes a wide range of illnesses. Let us help you with your sugar cravings. The Tasteful Kitchen, 722 N Stone Ave. For details, Keanne: 520-250-9600.

THURSDAY, APRIL 26

Oneness Awakening Course – Apr 21-22. 10am5pm. Be initiated as a Oneness Blessing Giver, shift consciousness and awaken to Presence and peace. $195. Lucia Maya/Zelie Duvauchelle: 520-579-8844. LuminousAdventures.com & ZelieD.com.

Belief Systems: Removing Limiting Barriers – 1:30-3:30pm. Unconscious belief systems stored in DNA block progress despite our hardest efforts.

Learn to reprogram yourself for growth. $30/ advance, $35/Door. Unity of Tucson. Judy Ferrig: 520-245-4214, JudyFerrig@comcast.net.

Psychic Fair: Church Fundraiser – 2-5pm.

Variety of readings: Spiritual One-on-One, Crystal ball, Abstract Art, Psychometry, Sea shells, Tarot Cards and Tea. All proceeds go to church. $20 donation/15-min reading. Church of Mankind, 1231 S Van Buren Ave. 520-461-2910, 520-790-7374.

Kirtan & Open House – 8-9pm. Join us in our newly beautified space for traditional and not so traditional kirtan (call and response music) performed by Bradford Trojan, John E.O. plus special guest stars. Free. 314 E 6th. 520-955-9632.

3JewelsTucson.com.

Cholla Bud and Nopalito Harvesting Workshop 7:30-10:30am. Learn how to harvest, process, preserve, and cook with cholla buds and nopalitos. Taught by Martha Ames Burgess. $40. West Side Tucson near Trails End & Camino de Oeste.

520-331-9821. Meghan.Mix@BajaAZ.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 27

Joffrey: Mavericks Of American Dance – Showing begins. “Hosannas and hallelujahs for the new documentary on the Joffrey Ballet.” –DANCE MAGAZINE. Loft Cinema, 3233 E Speedway Blvd. LoftCinema.org.

STAND OUT! Marketing Your Bodywork Practice – 10am-6pm. With Melissa Rich. 7 CE hrs. $175. A Rich Experience, 7435 N Oracle Rd, Ste101. 520-544-8086. ARichExperience.com.

Lomi Lomi Traditional Hawaiian Massage – Apr 27-29. 4-9pm, Fri; 8am-6:30pm, Sat & Sun. Instructor: Robert Van Overdijk. 25 CE contact hours for bodyworkers. $400. Cortiva Institute Tucson, 6390 E Broadway Blvd. 520-407-5160.

Cortiva.com.

Bhutan: The REAL Magic Kingdom – 7-8pm. A Buddhist country where the king decided it was more important to measure the nation’s happiness than its economic output. Presenters share images, stories about experiences. Free. 314 E 6th. 520955-9632. 3JewelsTucson.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 28

Coats for Cubs – Donate real fur apparel, in any condition, to provide bedding and comfort to orphaned and injured wildlife. Buffalo Exchange, 250 E Congress. 520-882-2939.

BuffaloExchange.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 29

Earth Walk 2012 – See performances in honor of Earth Day. For location/time info: 520-791-9359 or EarthWalk2012.org.

Center for Spiritual Living Tucson’s Sunday Celebration Services – 10-11:30am. Meditation at 10am. Services 10:30-11:30am. Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd. 520-319-1042.

Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 24

AIWC Networking Evening – 6-8:30pm. Doug Johnson presents: “Five Elements: The Art of Living In The Present.” Light refreshments. Tucson Osteopathic Medical Foundation, 3182 N Swan Rd. AZIntegrative.org.

Understand Men – 7-8:30pm. Reduce your frustrations with the opposite sex. Increase your happiness and productivity. Get the connection you desire and the respect you deserve. Suggested donation $5. Lotus Center, 2850 E Grant. Carrie Zamora: 520-247-4110, UnderstandMen101.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25

Dine Out for Safety – Participating Tucson restaurants donate up to 20 percent of their day’s proceeds to support the mission of ending violence in our community. List of participating restaurants: DineOutForSafety.com.

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Zonta International Club Meeting – 9am. Zonta is a global organization of professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide. Plan your next meeting with us. The Floating Stone Inn & Aqua Spa. Carrie: 520-841-1621.

TheFloatingStoneInn.com.

Auto Accident Injury Recovery Intensive – 9am-1pm. Learn to reduce pain on own, get productivity back at work, and best practices for getting insurance companies to pay. $25 refundable seat deposit. Gary Olsen: 520-449-2128, RockingTheBody@gmail.com. Apply for full scholarship: RockingTheBody.com.

FUSIONfest – Apr 28-29. 9am-4pm, Sat; 10am4pm, Sun. Cultural art forms around the world are celebrated in fashion, music, performance, food, crafts, film and family activities. PCC Northwest Campus, 7600 N Shannon Rd. 520-206-2200.

FusionFest.org.

Messages from Nature – 10am-2pm. Stones have their own simple language, and can provide direction for those interested in examining them. Look, listen and find the answers you seek while reexperiencing the connectedness to all life. Linda Johns: 520-825-4645. JourneyToHealing.com.

Learn Reiki (Level II) – 10am-6pm. Become a certified Reiki II practitioner. Symbols associated with Reiki II, techniques of intuitive healing, discussion on the auric field, Reiki’s role in spiritual development. $150. Earthworks of Tucson. Clarice Naugle & Will McCastle: 440-341-6155.

Learning From Past Lives and Our Experiences In Between Them – 1-3pm. Interactive workshop enables accessing energies affecting this life, clearing physical symptoms, understanding relationships, and freeing yourself from entanglements. $30/advance, $35/Door. New Moon Haven.

520-245-4214. JudyFerrig@comcast.net.

Annual Flavors Of The Desert – Celebrating the luminaries of the seed world with a day of workshops at the University of Arizona and then enjoy a feast of place-based, mouth-watering food at Tohono Chul Park. More info: NativeSeeds.org.

Workshops with Amma and Swamiji – Apr 28-29.

Sacred Geometry Healing and Aligning Your Life and Soul Purpose with Ekatvam. $60 and $116.

Movement Shala. Contact Lucia Maya: 520-5798844. LuminousAdventures.com or Ekatvam.org.

Tucson Cactus & Succulent Society Sonoran IX Conference – Apr 28-29. 8am-5pm, Sat; 8am-3:30pm, Sun. Free book, plant, pottery and art show. Hotel Tucson City Center, 475 N Granada Ave. Rotary At Work Day: Clean Up the Rillito River Walk – 8:30-11am. Bring gloves, trash bags, litter grabbers, and water. A limited number of tools and other supplies available for loan. Meet at 4500 N Stone Ave. 520954-1814. RotarySassySarah@gmail.com.

TucsonSunsetRotary.org.

Wellness Fair and Open House: Caritas Center for Healing – 11am-3pm. Join the crew at Caritas for a celebration of wellness with free chair massage, auricular acupuncture, healthy food, raffle, and educational presentations. Meet the new practitioners. 330 E 16th St. CaritasHealing.com.

Stress/Anxiety Workshop – Sundays, Apr 29-May 27. 3-4:30pm. Stressed, tired and achy? Use EFT & Hypnotherapy to regain energy and celebrate Springtime. Stress and pain don’t need to take your joy. Swan & Pima. Rev. Maria Kingsley, CHt. & EFT/NLP Practitioner. Pre-register: 520780-0170.

Free Stress, Free Workshop – 3:30-5pm. Yoga poses to rejuvenate and revitalize the body, breathing practices and deep relaxation to calm and restore the mind, meditation and visualization to center the spirit. Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima.

520-323-1222. YogaConnection.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 30

Pet Blessing – 6-8pm. Bring animals, big and small, for a traditional Indian blessing with sacred water and mantras chanted. Contests with prizes. Live music, booths, holistic animal care, adopt a pet, and more. $5. Govinda’s Natural Foods. 520-792-0630.

GovindasOfTucson.com.

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Menu for the Future Discussion Course – Thursdays, May 3-Jun 7. 6:30-8pm. Baja Arizona Sustainable Agriculture offers a 6-session discussion course that analyzes the connection between food and sustainability. Participants must attend all sessions. $30. Central Tucson. 520-331-9821.

Meghan.Mix@BajaAZ.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 4

IONS Tucson presents “Piloting Your Way Through Unchartered Territory” – 6:30-8pm.

With Pamela Hale, MA. Taking a “flight assessment” to help you identify your strengths and current spiritual edge. $5 suggested donation.

520-399-8285. IonsTucson.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 5

“A Salute to Summer” Arts and Crafts Festival – 9am-3pm. Featuring 30+ Tucson artists presenting a wide range of hand-made arts and crafts.

Raffle to benefit homeless veterans. Free. At the Doubletree by Hilton, 445 S Alvernon. Joan Ohler: 520-797-1751. TucsonArtsAndCrafts.org.

Reiki and Animals Level 1 – 10am-5pm. Learn Reiki 1 and how to apply it to balancing and healing people as well as animals. Includes hands-on experience with animals working with Hand Positions, Polarity Fuses, Chakras and Ting Points.

Linda Johns: 520-825-4645. JourneyToHealing. com.

Teaching Yoga in Prisons 12:00-7:00pm. $195. The Three Jewels Tucson, 314 E. 6th Street, 85701. Nancy Hand, 520 360-4144.

PrisonYoga.com Tucson Dowsers Presents: Dowsing Q&A Panel/ Discussion – 1-3pm. Nancy Clark, PhD, Marge Hefty, Larry Babcock, PhD, Terry and Steve Klunk moderated by Laura Boles and Mark Harkness.

Come question panelists on their areas of expertise. $5. Unity of Tucson. TucsonDowsers.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 6

Reiki and Animals Level 2 – 10am-5pm. Learn Reiki 2. Enhance your ability to work from a distance with the physical and emotional levels of people or animals. Hands-on with animals: pressure points, Association Points and Spine clearing. Linda Johns: 520-825-4645.

JourneyToHealing.com.

Documentary Film Showing – 12-5pm. Presented by the Bruno Groening Circle of Friends. Also showing the film: June 17, July 29, and Sept 9. UMC, Rm C, 1501 N Campbell Ave. Evey Weissman: Weissmae@email.arizona.edu. BrunoGroening.org/English.

Benefits of Animal Reiki – 1-2:15pm. Join Andra’s Animal Reiki Therapy for this presentation by Andra S. Ewton. Free. The Center for Advanced Energy Therapeutics, 1976 N Kolb Rd. RSVP required: 520-882-0292, AndraART@cox.net, AndraART.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 12

Soul’s Relationship to Mind – Free. Unity of Tucson, Annex Room 3, 3617 N Camino Blanco, West of Craycroft/River. Susan: 520-603-1558.

Santmat.net

Global Breathwork Day – 8:30am-6:30pm. Discover the healing, creativity and insight unleashed through a session of Holotropic Breathwork.

The Floating Stone Inn & Aqua Spa. Scotty: SJohnson@Defenders.org.

Chakra System – 10am-2pm. Raising your vibration allows you to receive more intuitive information. Learn how to read, strengthen and balance energy field while developing a clear understanding of the chakras and how they work together. Linda Johns: 520-825-4645. JourneyToHealing.com.

MONDAY, MAY 14

What is your Dosha? – How does perfect health fit into your life? Find out during 5 classes on Monday evenings, starting May 14. Pendleton Spicer will guide you in this life/body changing process. For info: 520-237-8883.

TUESDAY, MAY 15

Native Seed/SEARCH Salon – 5:30-7:30pm.

Melissa Diane Smith, nutritionist, author and Director of Education for the GMO Free Project of Tucson, will discuss what we can do to assure food supply is GMO free. Free. NS/S Retail Store, 3061 N Campbell Ave. NativeSeeds.org.

HANDLE®: ADHD and Challenging Behavior – 7-8:30pm. Holistic Approach to Neurodevelopment and Learning Efficiency. The Redtail Healing Center, 8915 N Hopdown. 520-907-2842.

Kim.Lauger@Handle.org. Handle.org.

classifieds A GIFT OF WELLNESS The Reconnection, Reconnective Healing, Counseling, Ionic Foot Baths, Reflexology. Ask about our specials.

520-548-3820.

ANIMAL COMMUNICATION AND ENERGY HEALING Better understand your animal to enhance your relationship, address behavioral issues, learn what your pet needs to be healthy. Offering online animal communications training. Judy Ferrig, M.S: 520-245-4214.

BIOSLIFE SLIM can help you succeed in your New Year’s weight loss resolution. rrking.myunicity.net.

CLASS/SEMINAR SPACE Large room in healing center near downtown for workshops, weekly classes, full-time rental. Many rent options. Treatment space also available. Karen: 520-940-0486.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY Treat yourself to the best therapy around. A great addition to your health regimen. Free phone consultation.

Sandra Joy Van Hall: 520-299-5158.

ENERGETIC BLESSINGS for your body, life, family, pets. Using profound energies, Janice works with you to shift life situations in a positive direction. 520-877-5039.

GET WELL AND STAY WELL WITH ACUPUNCTURE A unique medical approach.

Children and adults welcome. Contact Annie, Golden Mountain Acupuncture: 520-991-5614.

NaturalTucson.com

SATURDAY, MAY 19

Levels and Layers of Consciousness Workshop – 9am-4pm. Get to the head, heart and soul of manifesting your desires. $99. Pre-registration with deposit required by May 12. Loews Ventana Canyon Resort. Contact Norine Passero, Hummingbird Hypnosis: 520-289-6051.

HummingbirdHypnosis.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 26

Shamanic Journey Work – 10am-2pm. Experience comfort and ease of moving through the different levels of awareness as you journey to connect with your power animal; explore the upper world to meet a guide; create a medicine wheel for healing. Linda Johns: 520-825-4645.

JourneyToHealing.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 16

Qi Revolution – June 16-19. Massive qigong event in Phoenix. High-powered breathing techniques, qigong energy movement exercises, naturopathic food healing, Taoist yoga & pranayama. 4 days of training only $99. QiRevolution.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 6

See Me, Feel Me, Touch Me – July 6-8. With Mark Balph. Workshop with the purpose of creating a greater sense of non-sexual intimacy & nurturing through enhancement of personal sensory awareness. The Floating Stone Inn & Aqua Spa. Mark: BlueLotusLLC@gmail.com.

Fee for classifieds is $1 per word per month. To place listing, email content to Holly@NaturalTucson. com. Deadline is the 15th of the month.

HAIR STATIONS for rent. Xanadu Salon and Spa. Victoria: 720-850-3208.

MEETING ROOM for presentations, therapy groups, meditation, workshops, etc. Midtown location, off-street parking. Rates modest, flexible. Lotus Massage & Wellness Center, 2850 E Grant, 520-326-7700, LotusTucson.com.

MEETING ROOM AND PRACTITIONER ROOMS for rent at SpiritsChild Metaphysical Center, Orange Grove and Thornydale. SpiritsChild: 520-744-4402.

SEEKING VENDORS FOR FARMER’S MARKETS throughout Tucson with produce, prepared food, “green”/ecological products, health conscious items, artisans and health practitioners. Ed: 520-603-8116.

SPACIOUS, BEAUTIFUL OFFICE available for holistic practitioner interested in working as a holistic care team. Intestinal Health Institute, 5th St between Columbus and Swan.

520-325-9686 or email Sheila at Intestines@ SheilaShea.com.

WAKE UP WITH MAKE UP The most natural way to enhance your beauty - permanently full lips, french eyeliners, designer eyebrows. 15 years experience, Board Certified. Victoria Gonzalez: 520-850-3208.

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daily Boyce Thompson Arboretum Main Trail Tours – Thru Apr. 8am-5pm. Guided tours of the main trail. Free with admission: $9, $4.50/ages 5-12, free/ under age 5. Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Hwy 60. 520-689-2811.

Butterfly Magic – Thru Apr 30. 9:30am-3pm. Butterflies from farms in tropical regions make their homes in Tucson. $13, $7.50/age 13 or younger, free/infant, includes admission to the gardens.

Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N Alvernon Way. 520-326-9686 x 10.

sunday Silent Prayer and Meditation – 8:50-9:30am.

Enjoy the peace of shared silence in spiritual community. Unity Church of Peace welcomes all who wish to explore their innate Wholeness. 1551 S Eastside Loop, Ste 121. 520-546-3696.

Info@UnityChurchOfPeaceAZ.com.

Unity of Tucson Services – 9am & 11am. Earnest.

Humorous. Spiced with Law of Attraction teachings for joyful lifestyles. Meditative ambience.

National flags of the world adorn Sanctuary walls.

3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-577-3300.

Meditation – 9-9:45am. Practice various meditation techniques with qualified instructors and community. All levels of experience welcome. Free.

Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222.

YogaConnection.org.

God Dwells Within – 9-10am: Meditation. 1011am: Service. Inspirational services harmonize body, mind, and soul with Paramahansa Yogananda’s timeless, scientific methods of yoga meditation. Tucson Meditation Group of SelfRealization Fellowship, 1702 E Prince Rd, Ste 140. 520-792-6544. TucsonMeditationGroup.com.

Tucson Farmers’ Market at St. Philips Plaza – 9am-1pm. Organic produce, fresh baked goods, custom blended teas, fresh roasted coffees, rangefed meats, gourmet soups and sauces, tamales and more. Intersection of River & Campbell.

520-882-2157.

Mystic Messengers Psychic Fair – 9am-4pm.

1st Sun (2nd Sun if a holiday). Readers, healers, intuitives, vendors. Admission free. Readings and healings: $20 for 15 mins. Windmill Suites, St Philip’s Plaza (Campbell & River). 520-742-9905.

ReadersAndHealers.com.

Advice for Life and Prayers for World Peace – 10am. With Western Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Lingpur. Drop-in classes. Everyone welcome.

Free. Tara Center, 1701 E Miles St. 520-441-1617.

MeditationInTucson.org.

Inspirational Services – 10am-2pm. Word of inspiration, healing, meditation, psychic messages.

United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142.

Are you “Spiritual but not religious?” – 10:30am. Join us as we explore practical, positive teachings that will transform your life.

Child care available. Unity Church of Peace, 1551 S Eastside Loop, Ste 121. 520-546-3696.

Info@UnityChurchOfPeaceAZ.com.

Community Interfaith Church Services – 11am.

Sunday Celebration Service, healing the planet, honoring all religions as legitimate pathways to God. Rev. George Wrigley. 6265 N La Canada, at Orange Grove, SW corner. 520-861-8734.

CommunityInterfaithChurch.com.

Sunday Service – 11am. Coffee & conversation, 10:30am. Celebrating the Unity of God and Man, Worship, Healing, Prophesy. The Temple of Universality. Masonic Temple, 3590 N. Country Club Rd., Country Club & Prince. Founder Rev. Betty Tatalajski: 520-8845340. TempleOfUniversality@Gmail.com.

TheTempleOfUniversality.org.

SOS Group – 1-4pm. 1st & 3rd Sun. Science of Spirituality meditation group. All are welcomed. Free. WellnessFirst!, 3861 N First Ave. 520-668-0039.

Church of Mankind Services – 2pm. Come to the healing chair and receive laying-on of hands or messages from your Angels and Guides during services. Church of Mankind, 1231 S Van Buren Ave. 520-461-2910. 520-790-7374.

Yogananda Gathering – 2pm. 3rd Sun. Service is an experience of attuning to the joy of your own self through prayer, chanting, meditation, affirmations and Festival of Light followed by conversation and food. 1002 E Prince Rd. Elizabeth: 520-299-9309. AnandaArizona.org.

Stress/Anxiety Workshop – Apr 29-May 27.

3-4:30pm. Stressed, tired and achy? Use EFT & Hypnotherapy to regain energy and celebrate Springtime. Stress and pain don’t need to take your joy. Swan & Pima. Rev. Maria Kingsley, CHt. & EFT/NLP Practitioner. Pre-register: 520-780-0170.

Lab Rat: Experiments in Meditation – 3:334:44pm. Join us every Sunday as we experiment with meditation techniques and learn to apply ancient Buddhist wisdom to our daily lives. Led

by Billy Blackstone. $4. 314 E 6th. 520-955-9632.

3JewelsTucson.com.

Sunday Feast and Festival – 5:30-8pm. Musical mantra chanting: 5:30pm. Spiritual discourse: 6pm. Ancient Arati ceremony consisting of music, chanting, and dancing: 6:30pm. Govinda’s legendary 7-course feast: 7pm. $3. Govinda’s Natural Foods, 711 E Blacklidge Dr. 520-792-0630.

GovindasOfTucson.com.

Self-Realization Fellowship – 6-8pm. Tucson Meditation Group. Teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. 1702 E Prince Rd, Ste 140. 520-7926544. TucsonMeditationGroup.com.

Satsang of Swami Amar Jyoti – 7:30pm. Wisdom Teachings of classical, universal spirituality, chanting and meditation. Library and bookshop open at 6:30 pm. Aarati (worship) at 7pm. Free. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384.

monday Sabino Canyon Walks – Mon-Thurs, times vary.

Volunteer Naturalists lead a variety of different walks in Lower Sabino Canyon Free; parking $5/ day, $20/year. Sabino Canyon Visitors Center, 5700 N Sabino Canyon Rd. 520-749-8700.

Aarati at Jyoti Mandir (Temple of Light) – 7am & 7pm, daily. You are welcome for Sanskrit Chanting, Worship and Meditation every day morning and evening. Free. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384.

Green Valley Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Organic produce, organic meats and eggs, prepared food, baked items, body care products, coffee, teas, jams, jellies, soaps, artisans and live music.

La Posada, Continental and S Park Centre Ave. Ed: 520-603-8116.

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White Eagle World Healing Meditations – 1011am. A nice way to begin the week using White Eagle channeled books of Spiritual Unfoldment.

Start any time. Free. Metaphysics World, 2559 E Broadway Blvd. 520-884-5340.

Stillness Meditation Group – 1:30-2:30pm. For patients, families, staff and community. Free.

Kiewit Auditorium Room 2951, The University of Arizona Cancer Center University Campus, 1515 N Campbell. Marsha Drozdoff, ACSW: 520-6944605. Kathleen Pickrel, LMSW: 520-694-4786.

Advice for Life and Meditation – 4pm. With Western Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Lingpur.

Everyone welcome. First class free with this ad. St. Francis Episcopal, meditation room, 600 S La Cañada Dr, Green Valley. 520-441-1617.

MeditationInTucson.org.

Native Seed/SEARCH Salons – 5:30-7:30pm. 3rd Mon. A little something for anyone who has ever wielded a fork or a pitchfork. Bring your juiciest ideas and appetite for mind-watering conversations. Free. NS/S Retail Store, 3061 N Campbell Ave. NativeSeeds.org.

Heart Rhythm Meditation – 6pm. 5:30pm, beginners’ class by appt. Meditation tools for stress reduction and spiritual growth focused on the breath and heartbeat. First 8 wks free. West/Northwest area. 520-344-9992.

Jeanie.Underwood@yahoo.com.

Blue Medicine Buddha: Healing Self, Healing Others – Thru Apr 30. 6-7pm. 2,000 years older than Reiki, aligning with the Blue Buddha practice awakens healing powers within. All welcome, drop-ins okay. Free. Little Chapel of All Nations, UA campus, 1052 N Highland. Zhide, Vajra Master: MyMeditation.us.

Free Community Yoga – 2:30-3:30pm. Join us to begin, expand or enhance yoga practice. All levels of experience welcome. Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222. YogaConnection.org.

Ventana Plaza, Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. Organic produce, organic meats and eggs, prepared food, baked items, body care products, coffee, teas, jams, jellies, soaps, artisans and live music.

Sunrise and Kolb. Ed: 520-603-8116.

Energization, Chanting and Meditation – 5pm or 6pm. Practice techniques taught by Paramahansa Yogananda. Free. Two locations: West, 5pm.

3009 N Gaia Place (Grant/Silverbell/Goret Rd), 520-490-3872. East, 6pm. 4651 N Tierra Alta Dr. (Catalina Hwy/Houghton). 520-607-7760.

AnandaArizona.org.

A Course in Miracles – 6pm. Let the wisdom of Jesus be your guide to deeper and more meaningful spiritual development. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Annex Rm 1. 520-303-6042.

Tucson Tuesday Laughter Yoga – 6-7pm. Gently through breathing and yogic exercises, we touch your heart with playful laughter designed to promote peace and healing. Free. St. Francis in the Foothills, River & Swan, Rm 30. Jana: 520-325-9036.

Tucson Writers Group – 6-9:30pm. By preregistration only. Elenor Kedney. WellnessFirst!, 3861 N First Ave. 520-240-5651.

Elenor@WritersStudio.com.

East Central Global Chant – 6:30pm, 4th Tues. Group chanting from all spiritual traditions. No musical experience necessary.

Free. Atria Valley Manor, 5549 E Lee, ActOnWisdom.com/Global-Chant.

Qigong – 6-7pm. A gentle practice that activates your body’s meridian pathways, loosens joints, and clears/moves stagnant chi. Pre-payment discounts available. Caritas Center for Healing, 330 E 16th St. Oliver: 520-881-0723 or OliversOasis7@gmail.com.

Eight Steps to Happiness: Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy and Meditation – 6:30pm. With Stephan Hlohowskyj. Drop-in classes. Everyone welcome. First class free with this ad. A Rich Experience Spa, 7435 N Oracle in Sun Plaza.

520-441-1617. MeditationInTucson.org.

NW Global Chant – 6:30pm. 1st & 3rd Mon. Group Chanting from all spiritual traditions. No musical experience necessary. Free. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 3601 W Cromwell Dr. 520-260-1515. 520-304-4812.

Ascended Masters’ Introductory Classes – 6:307:45pm. Release Light from your Individualized I AM Presence with assistance from the ascended masters. Call for dates & location: 520-795-4147 TempleOfThePresence.org.

John Butters, Iridologist – 6:30-8pm. 2nd Mon. Free talk and education. Topic changes monthly.

WellnessFirst!, 3861 N First Ave. 520-668-0039.

Taize Meditation Service – 6:45pm. 1st & 3rd Tues. Taize is a service of prayer, song, readings, silence and meditation. Free. St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 602 N Wilmot Rd at 5th St. 520-749-7950. SJTucson@aol.com.

tuesday Community Food Bank Farmers’ Market – 8am12pm. Fresh food from AZ farmers, demonstrations and samples. Cash, food stamp benefits, AZ FMNP checks welcome. 3003 S Country Club.

520-622-0525. CommunityFoodBank.org.

Belly Dancing – 10-11am. All belly types welcomed. $10/person, $5/seniors. WellnessFirst!, 3861 N First Ave. “Shisandra” aka Dr Saber: 520-668-0039.

Manual Lymph Drainage – 1-5pm by appt. Support lymphatic health and manage lymphedema.

Justine Robbins, MEd, LMT, Certified Lymphedema Therapist. Affordable to community. UMC North Supportive Care, 3838 N Campbell Ave. 520-694-1812.

Alice Bailey Books – 7pm. Presently reading Initiation, Human and Solar, channeled to Alice A. Bailey by Djwhal Khul. Facilitated by Rev. Inger Mason, followed by guided meditation. Start any time. Free. 520-331-5252.

wednesday Healing Touch at Arizona Oncology Resource Center – A relaxing, nurturing energy therapy that assists in balancing the mind-body-spirit.

Barbara Evans-Levine and other Certified Healing Touch Practitioners. Cancer Care Center, 2625 N Craycroft, Ste 100. 520-324-2840.

NaturalTucson.com

Downtown Farmers’ Market & Arts and Crafts Mercado – 8am-1pm. Wed & Thurs. Fresh fruits and vegetables; arts and crafts from local artists.

South lawn of the Tucson-Pima Main Library, 101 N Stone Ave. 520-326-7810.

Silent Prayer and Meditation – 9:45-10:15am.

Experience the healing peace of shared Silence.

All welcome who wish to explore and discover their Oneness with Spirit. Unity Church of Peace, 1551 S Eastside Loop, Ste 121. 520-546-3696.

Info@UnityChurchOfPeaceAZ.com.

Fun-Day Wednesday – 9:45-11:30am. Spiritualism/Metaphysical Law, using fun, food and friends. Facilitated by Rev. Betty Talalajski. Start any time. Free. 520-884-5340.

Qigong at Arizona Oncology Resource Center – 12-1pm. Qigong is an ancient Chinese mind-bodyspirit practice that boosts your immune system and brings a sense of balance and harmony. Barbara Evans-Levine, instructor. 2625 N Craycroft, NW corner of Grant/Craycroft. 520-760-0054.

Free Community Yoga – 3:30-4:30pm. Join us to begin, expand or enhance yoga practice. All levels of experience welcome. Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222. YogaConnection.org.

Global Chant – 6-7:15pm. Group Chanting from all spiritual traditions. No musical experience necessary. Free. Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church (Koch Chapel), 1200 N Campbell.

ActOnWisdom.com/Global-Chant.

Free Tai Chi and Chi Kung – 6-7:30pm. Instruction in Wu Style Tai Chi Long Form and related Chi Kung; emphasis on whole-body movement.

Rm 30-31, Saint Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Church, 4625 E River Rd. 520-7958612, Dsrtdrgn@gmail.com.

Baguazhang – 6-8pm. One of the major internal, aka Nèijiā Chinese martial arts. With Tony DellaCroce. Caritas Center for Healing, 330 E 16th St. Tony: 520-248-3897.

Self-Realization Fellowship – 6-8pm. Tucson Meditation Group. Teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. Free. 1702 E Prince Rd, Ste 140. 520792-6544. TucsonMeditationGroup.com.

Oneness Blessing – 6:30pm. Experience divine love, inner peace, quieting of your mind, and grace through Deeksha, transference of intelligent energy. $10 suggested donation.

Lucia Maya/Zelie Duvauchelle: 520-579-8844.

LuminousAdventures.com & ZelieD.com.

Life Empowerment Circle – 7-8pm. With Rev Marsha Zimmerman. Based upon Metaphysical Principles and focuses on dream logs, personal journaling, healing meditation, and group discussion. United Fellowship Chapel, Inc, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142.

Meditation for the Modern World – 7-8pm.15-20min meditations followed by Q&A and discussion.

Open to all levels and all meditative traditions.

Includes basic instructions for newcomers. Led by experienced meditator Melissa Mantha. $4. 314 E 6th. 520-955-9632. 3JewelsTucson.com.

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thursday Ashram Immersion Retreats – Spend time at a Center of Peace and Light, and immerse yourself in spiritual teachings and practices. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384. For full info: TruthConsciousness.org.

Meditation Class – 2nd Thurs. Taught by Marcey Rosin, LAc. Teaches a fun and easy meditative practice used for health enhancement and relaxation. Free, but must register. TMC Senior Services Health Enhancement. 520-324-4345.

Beginner Meditation – 8-8:30am. Various styles of meditation offered. Open to beginning meditators and experienced ones looking for a sangha to meditate with. Free. Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222. YogaConnection.org.

Farmers’ Market Voyager RV Resort – 9am-1pm.

2nd Thurs. Organic produce, organic meats and eggs, prepared food, baked items, body care products, coffee, teas, jams, jellies, soaps, artisans and live music. Voyager RV Resort, Kolb & Interstate 10. Ed: 520-603-8116.

Free Tai Chi and Chi Kung – 11am-12:30pm.

Instruction in Wu Style Tai Chi Long Form and related Chi Kung with emphasis on whole-body movement. Church of Christ, 2848 N Mountain Ave. 520-795-8612. Dsrtdrgn@gmail.com.

Hypnotherapy – 12-4pm. Be the Change you want to be, and use this wonderful opportunity to improve or remove behavior patterns, Emotional fears and personal development through Hypnosis.

520-360-1323. Josephine@JCBTherapies.com.

Manual Lymph Drainage & Craniosacral Therapy – 12-5pm by appt. Support lymphatic health and immunity. Justine Robbins, MEd, LMT, Certified Lymphedema Therapist. Available to community. Arizona Oncology Resources, 2070 W Rudasill, Ste 100. 520-877-9038.

The Desert Crones – 1-3pm. Programs and meetings for women over 50. Programs include guest speakers, writing workshops, and drumming circles. Free. Fellowship Square, Villa III, 210 Maguire Ave. 520-409-3357.

Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm.

Santa Cruz River. Park on the west bank of the River (one block South of Speedway & West of the I-10). BarrioHollywood.com.

Yoga and Meditation – 5:15-6:45pm. As taught by Paramahansa Yogananda. Includes energization and chanting. All levels of yoga and meditation welcome. Free. 1002 E Prince Rd. Elizabeth: 520-299-9309.

Brave Heart Women’s Group –5:30-6:45pm. 1st Thurs. A global community that encourages connection, expression and prosperity; inspire women to be more, create more and collaborate more. Ada Pierce McCormick Bldg, Library, 1401 E First St. 520-609-7016. GoldenBiz@live.com.

Conversation with Animals – 5:30-6:45pm. 4th Thurs. If your pet is stressed, communicate to discover the cause. Pet food discussion. Ada Pierce McCormick Bldg Library, Chapel entrance, 1401 E First St (between Mountain & Cherry one block south of Speedway). 520-609-7016.

GoldenBiz@live.com.

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Eat Whole Wild Crafted Food – 5:30-6:45pm.

3rd Thurs. Health/nutrition, and address weight loss, wellness, fitness and emotional health.

Ada Pierce McCormick Bldg, Chapel entrance, 1401 E First St, (between Mountain and Cherry one block south of Speedway). 520-609-7016.

GoldenBiz@live.com.

Scandinavian Reflexology – 5:30-6:45pm. 2nd Thurs. This treatment has fantastic abilities to help your body to heal itself. Ada Pierce McCormick Bldg, Library, Chapel entrance, 1401 E First St (between Mountain and Cherry one block south of Speedway). 520-609-7016. GoldenBiz@live.com.

Yum Yum Stretch – 6-7:15pm. Led by Jaime Chandler, LMT. A unique blend of gentle yoga, breathing, meditation, and fun with exercise balls.

Music guides throughout; closes with hot stones, snack/drink. $10. Caritas Center for Healing. 520979-2836. JRCEnterprises@gmail.com.

Tucson Writers Group – 6-9:30pm. By preregistration only. Elenor Kedney. WellnessFirst!, 3861 N First Ave. 520-240-5651.

Elenor@WritersStudio.com.

Eastside Global Chant – 6:30pm. 1st & 3rd Thurs.

Group chanting from all spiritual traditions. No musical experience necessary. Free. Sunrise Chapel, 8421 E Wrightstown Rd (between Pantano & Camino Seco). ActonWisdom.com/Global-Chant.

TIES (Tucson IANDS Experience Sharing) – 6:30pm. 3rd Thurs. Guest speaker series 2nd Thurs; small groups sharing/discussion 3rd Thurs. Share NDE’s and other spiritual transformations. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Annex Room 3. 520-395-2365.

Meetup.com/Spiritual-Explorations.

Qigong for Health & Energy – 6:30-7:30pm.

Relax into your body with breathing, energy movement, balance exercises and gentle selfmassage. Oliver Wilson has taught since 1997. $8/class; $30/5 classes. Lotus Massage & Wellness Center, 2850 E Grant. 520-881-0723, OliversOasis7@gmail.com.

Modern Buddhism: Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy & Meditation – 7pm. With Western Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Lingpur. Drop-in classes. Everyone welcome. First class free with this ad. Tara Center, 1701 E Miles. 520-441-1617.

MeditationInTucson.org.

The Sedona Method: Advanced Group – 7pm. 1st & 3rd Thurs. Letting go, advanced group. Open to all experienced people. Free. Ada Pierce McCormick Bldg Library, 1401 E First St (between Mountain & Cherry one block south of Speedway).

520-609-7016. GoldenBiz@live.com.

Satsang of Swami Amar Jyoti – 7:30pm. Wisdom Teachings of classical, universal spirituality, chanting and meditation. Library and bookshop open at 6:30 pm. Aarati (worship) at 7pm. Free. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384.

friday ND Meet and Greet – 3rd Fri. NDs only, by reservation only. WellnessFirst!, 3861 N First Ave. Contact Dr Saber for enrollment: 520-668-0039.

Rainbow Sun Qigong – 9am. Qigong is an ancient Chinese mind/body/spirit practice that brings a sense of mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. $5/class. Grace St Paul Episcopal Church, 2331 E Adams at labyrinth or Healing Room. Instructor, Barbara Evans-Levine: 520-760-0054.

Tucson Farmers’ Market East – 9am-1pm.

Organic produce, fresh baked goods, custom blended teas, fresh roasted coffees, range-fed meats, gourmet soups and sauces, tamales and more. Jesse Owens Park, south of Broadway on Sarnoff. 520-882-2157.

Catalina Farmers’ Market – 10am-2pm. Fresh produce, baked goods, salmon, range-fed beef, artisans, unique gifts, food court, more. 77 N Marketplace (Farmer’s), 16733 N Oracle Rd (opposite Eagle Crest entrance), Catalina. 520-825-4427.

Friday Farmers’ Market at Broadway Village – 10am-2pm. Southern Arizona’s only indoor (A/C)/outdoor venue. Organic produce, meats, prepared foods, baked goods, coffee/teas, cheese, eggs, plants, artisans, body care, massage, music.

Broadway/Country Club. 520-603-8116.

Healing and Psychic Messages – 12pm. United Fellowship Chapel, Inc, 4718 E Hawthorne St. Rev David J Miller, Pastor: 520-327-0142 or 520-603-0407.

Manual Lymph Drainage – 1-5pm by appt. Support lymphatic health and manage lymphedema.

Justine Robbins, MEd, LMT, Certified Lymphedema Therapist. Affordable to community. UMC North Supportive Care, 3838 N Campbell Ave. 520-694-1812.

Hatha Yoga Class for Women – 4pm. Personalized therapeutic yoga in the Viniyoga tradition. Heal yourself through yoga. $10/drop-in, $42/5-class card, $75/10-class card. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. Call ahead: 520-743-0384.

The Sedona Method – 7pm. 2nd & 4th Thurs.

Simpler and less complicated than the Law of Attraction. Free. Ada Pierce McCormick Bldg Library, 1401 E First St (between Mountain & Cherry one block south of Speedway). 520-6097016. GoldenBiz@live.com.

Eight Steps to Happiness: Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy & Meditation – 6:30pm. With Stephan Hlohowskyj. Drop-in classes. Everyone welcome. First class free with this ad. Sunrise Chapel, 8421 E Wrightstown Rd. 520-441-1617.

MeditationInTucson.org.

Church of Mankind Services – 7:30pm. Sun: 2pm.

Come to the healing chair and receive laying-on of hands or messages from your Angels and Guides during services. Church of Mankind, 1231 S Van Buren Ave. 520-461-2910 or 520-790-7374.

Experience Deeksha – 7pm. 3rd Fri. At Deeksha Circle we will experience discussion, chanting and hands on Deeksha energy. Unity Church, 3617 Camino Blanco, Annex Bldg, Rm 3. Carla McCurry: 520-331-6817.

Unity Reiki Circle – 7pm. 2nd Fri. Reiki is a Tibetan energy technique balancing energy bodies, physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, allowing the natural flow of Universal Life force to flow more abundantly. Unity Church, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-272-2819. TheReikiSource.com.

Self-Realization Fellowship – 7-8:30pm. The teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. Donation.

Tucson Meditation Group, 1702 E Prince Rd, Ste 140. 520-792-6544. TucsonMeditationGroup.com.

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ACUPUNCTURE GOLDEN MOUNTAIN ACUPUNCTURE Annie Meigs, L.Ac., RN 520-991-5614

A healthcare professional for 30 years, Annie has an integrated acupuncture practice, alleviating a variety of issues. Gentle and effective.

Come experience greater health and wellbeing.

Gardening Classes at the Library – 1st Sat. Master Gardeners from the Pima County Cooperative Extension Service conduct free classes. For times & locations: Ag.Arizona.edu.

Marcey Rosin, L.Ac., M.A., NCCAOM.

Acupuncture at El Dorado Health Center 520-904-1460 MarceyRosinAcupuncture.com

The Tasteful Kitchen Demos – Thru Apr. Entice your taste buds with living foods demos by Ronald Lee Relyea & Kathy Iannacone, health and wellness workshops, sprouting and juicing classes.

The Tasteful Kitchen, 722 N Stone Ave. Keanne: 520-250-9600.

Oro Valley Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Organic fruits and vegetables, breads, pastries, aromatherapy, tamales, salsa, flowers. Corner of Naranja & La Canada in the Town Hall complex. 520-882-2157.

Rincon Valley Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm.

Organic produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, ironworks, arts and crafts by local artisans. 12500 E Old Spanish Trail.

St. Philips Saturday Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm.

Organic produce and meats, prepared foods, baked goods, coffee/teas, cheese, eggs, honey, plants, body care, massage, green/ecological products, health conscious items, health practitioners, music.

River & Campbell. 520-603-8116.

Kaballah – 10am-12pm. A body of knowledge encompassing the inner esoteric teaching of Judaism. Class taught using Western Hermetic tradition combined with Jewish traditional information. Free. Start any time. Rev. Judy Fishman: MagicJudy@aol.com.

Plaza Palomino Saturday Market – 10am-2pm.

Fresh produce, breads, coffee, tea, plants, tamales, salsa and emu oil products. Live music. 2970 N Swan Rd. 520-523-1005.

Shake your Qi – 2-3pm. Joe Pinella teaches qigong to strengthen and increase stability for your body.

Great class. $10 each. WellnessFirst!, 3861 N First Ave. Joe: 520-343-3523, Joe@QigongHealingInstitute.com.

Bruno Groening Circle of Friends Community Hours – 3pm. Spiritual Healing with the teachings of Bruno Groening. 4/21, 5/12. UMC, Cafeteria, Rm E, 1501 N Campbell Ave. Evey Weissman: Weissmae@email.arizona.edu. BrunoGroening.org/English.

Practicing acupuncture and Chinese herbology, Marcey treats many health conditions including specialization in the treatment of asthma, migraines, and digestive problems. Everyone deserves to experience the healing power of acupuncture. For this reason, Marcey offers discounted rates for those requiring regular follow up treatments.

THREE TREASURES ACUPUNCTURE AND HEALING ARTS Andrea Alagammai, L.Ac., M.S., M.A., R.N. Acupuncturist, Reiki Master, Energy Healer 520-298-7222

Andrea’s foundation in counseling, yoga and nursing blends into her Energy Medicine practice: Psychespirit-physical healing through energetic transformation. Sessions integrate Acupuncture, Reiki, Craniosacral, Lymph Drainage, EFT, Sound and Energetic therapies. Enhancing immunity, calming the mind, relieving pain, restoring health.

astrology Erik Roth

Shamanic Astrologer 971-404-7117 Erik@InSpiralNexus.com InSpiralNexus.com

Gain insight into discovering your life purpose with Shamanic Astrology. Readings are done without judgment. Our lives are intimately connected to the biorhythms of the Earth and sky. Erik’s goal is to help people align themselves with their soul’s intent. See ad on page 21.

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bodywork ARMORLESS BODY THERAPIES

Randy Usem, LMT Radix Practitioner Campbell & Grant 520-312-9563 Armorless.net TucsonMassageAndBodyTherapy.com

Randy has 25 years bodywork experience, providing treatments that are stress busting or for specific issues. Sometimes sessions are energetic and primal, using sound, breath and movement which access deep tension and feelings. Also, Male-Female Team facilitating a uniquely blended, nurturing massage experience. See ad page 34.

Bodil Holstein

Certified Scandinavian Reflexologist 520-609-7016 GoldenBiz@Live.com

Scandinavian Reflexology can improve most conditions. Performed on the soles of the feet where the nerve-endings connect with the meridians to all bodily organs, this is the most advanced reflexology technique in the world. Used in hospitals. $20 off first session. See ad on page 34.

DESERT WIND HEALING ARTS Deb Kortyna 7225 N. Paseo Del Norte, 85704 520-360-7469 DesertWindHealingArts.com

Experience the difference an integrative bodywork session can make for you. Deb listens to you and we decide what type of session is best for you. Massage, Reflexology, Reiki, CranioSacral Therapy and B.E.S.T can help you feel better and live better. Free phone consultation.

See ad on page 34.

JEFF STAYMAN, RN, LMT

Registered Nurse and Licensed Bodyworker 520-261-0777 JeffStayman@MassageTherapy.com

Jeff has several years experience as a licensed bodyworker and craniosacral therapist, and has clinical experience from being a registered nurse. Jeff is continually exploring new treatment modalities, and offers integrative bodywork that addresses the client’s whole structure for results that last. See ad on page 34.

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LASTONE THERAPY

Mary D Nelson, LMT 6761 N Harran Dr., 85704 520-400-9364 Nelson@LaStoneTherapy.com LaStoneTherapy.com

LaStone (add trademark sign) alternates the temperatures of the stones resulting in a chemical response.

This “vascular gymnastics” assists in self-healing, reduced inflammation and congestion of body fluids.

A Session with Mary is like taking a week’s vacation in three hours.

See ad on page 34.

LOTUS MASSAGE & WELLNESS CENTER 2850 E. Grant Rd. 520-326-7700 LotusTucson.com

For massage that relieves long-held tension, alleviates pain, and brings lasting therapeutic benefits – while feeling great to receive – call Lotus Center. Enjoy deep tissue massage, specialty techniques, or combination treatments at no extra cost. You’ll appreciate our soothing setting and exceptional therapists. See ad page 34.

LUMINOUS ADVENTURES

Lucia Maya 520-579-8844 Lucia@LuminousAdventures.com LuminousAdventures.com

Reiki - Craniosacral - Raindrop Technique. Lucia offers a unique blend of energy work and aromatherapy which brings you to a state of profound and deep relaxation.

From this place of stillness, your body can heal, coming into balance and resolving physical and emotional pain. See ad pages 17 and 34.

ROCKING THE BODY

Gary Olsen Massage Teacher 520-449-2128 RockingTheBody@Gmail.com RockingTheBody.com

Specializes in injury recovery after car accidents and helping people perform in work and sports without pain. Also offering Ethics and technique CEU Massage Workshops to fit your schedule. See ad page 34.

SANTA RITA SPRINGS

Dorothy Richmond, LMT Aquatic Massage, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Cranial Sacral, Watsu 520-622-4201 • 520-990-1857 Watsu_Woman_Az@Yahoo.com SantaRitaSprings.com

Aquatic Massage, or Watsu®, immerses the body in 96 degree warm water, using flowing wavelike movement and the water’s resistance to stretch and free joints, muscles, connective tissue, and nerves while your therapist keeps your nose above water. Wave patterns of energy release tension into the flow and regenerate tissue. Deep relaxation frees the mind. See ad page 34.

business services VIVIANE THOMPSON, CPA, PLLC QuickBooks ProAdvisor 520-822-8208 . 520-481-8015 VivianeThompson.com VThompson@VivianeThompson.com

Expert business advice gained from over 17 years of experience. QuickBooks set up, training, clean up and catch-up. Monthly bookkeeping services and payroll. Tax services for businesses and families. Free one hour consultation. See ad page 18.

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chiropractic MARTHA BERGNER, M.S., D.C. 5929 East Pima St., 85712 520-296-5899 DesertMountainHealth.com

Offering Network Chiropractic, which gently but powerfully helps you dissipate spinal tension and experience ease and comfort. Also, NAET, Nambudripad Allergy Elimination Techniques, which helps remove blockages that can result in allergies, sensitivities, digestive disturbances, and more. 15 years experience!” See ad on page 20.

WINTERHAVEN HEALTH CENTER Dr Nathan Conlee 3020 North Country Club Rd., 87516 520-322-6161 PerformanceNeurology.com

Dr. Conlee, Chiropractor Neurologist, diagnoses and treats such conditions as Dystonia, ADHD, Peripheral Neuropathy, vertigo, migraine headaches, balance disorders, numbness, tingling, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and other conditions related to neurologic function. Also available: acupuncture, physiotherapy, kinesiotape, nutrition and allergy testing. See ad page 13.

coaching counseling & guidance ARMORLESS BODY THERAPIES

Randy Usem, LMT, Radix Practitioner Campbell & Grant 520-312-9563 TucsonEmotionalAndTraumaTherapy.com TucsonMassageAndBodyTherapy.com

Affordable alternative or addition to traditional therapy. Radix is a Neo-Reichian, Deep Feeling, Regressive Process similar to Bioenergetics and Primal Therapy.

Exploring with breath, body awareness, centering and grounding to access anger, fear, grief, longing and restore love, trust, pleasure, fulfillment and aliveness. See ad page 34.

HEALTHY COUPLES

Bill White, M.A., Love Coach 520-319-9132 TheHealthyCouple.com

Quick and dramatic results are common. Bill is a master at navigating relationship challenges to restore love and play. Resolve anger, arguments, emotional distancing, broken trust, childhood influences. Call for a free initial interview.

PATHWAY TO YOUR SOUL LIFE COACHING Josie Collins MS, CPCC 520-275-6085 PathwayToYourSoul.com

Would it be ok with you if life got easier? Learn to identify your core values and innate gifts, overcome limiting beliefs and emotional blocks, and discover your soul’s mission. Live your life with more joy, grace, ease and fun.

TRANSFORMATIONAL INTUITIVE GUIDANCE Lucia Maya 520-579-8844 LuminousAdventures.com

Get clear about what you want and how to achieve it, with support and guidance on your journey. Through deep listening, powerful questions, and my practical and spiritual approach you will unveil your heart’s desire and live your dreams. See ad pages 17 and 34.

colon hydrotherapy INTESTINAL HEALTH INSTITUTE Sheila Shea, Director 4427 E. 5th St., 85711 520-325-9686 IntestinalHealthInstitute.com

Sheila is an IACT member, instructor and is National Board Certified in the field of Colon Hydrotherapy.

With 34 years of experience, she offers sessions daily, professional trainings and public education. She guides people with dietary, detoxification and liver flush programs.

HANDS TURNED ON,LLC info@handsturnedon.com HandsTurnedOn.com

Hands Turned On creates and sells Energy Medicine T-shirts. The shirts are designed my Ann Marie Chiasson M.D. Each shirt has Dr. Chiasson’s hand prints on it and comes with instructions on how to perform the practice the shirt demonstrates. See ad on page 31.

EARTHWORKS OF TUCSON Clarice Naugle Will McCastle 440-341-6155 EarthworksTucson.com

Through healing, education and consultation Will & Clarice can guide you toward realizing your highest human potential. Empower yourself and embrace a new reality. Call today and learn how their services will assist you in enhancing your Earth journey. See ad on page 23.

New Life Health Centers is locally owned and operated.

We have been serving Tucson since 1970 with the best products to help you live a long and healthy life. Our motto is “New Life KNOWS Nutrition” We make it our goal to do just that…KNOW nutrition…in order to serve you better. See ad inside back cover.

HAWAIIAN ENERGY MEDICINE Zelie Duvauchelle 520-579-8844 ZelieD.com

Ho’oponopono is a cleansing of old memories. We are alive to the present without the filters of the past.

Our passion for life returns and we see things as they truly are. Whole, complete, one with all that is. See ad on page 17.

OPEN PATHWAYS

Judy Ferrig, M.S., IARP Energy, Healing, and Communications 520-245-4214 OpenPathways-EnergyAndCommunication.com

Energetic healing for people and animals is key to wellbeing and health. I use a variety of modalities such as Reiki, chakra and aura clearing, visualization, and balancing with stones, crystals, sound, color, and essences to work on the most effective vibrational level. Medical studies support the work I do as instrumental in healing. Free phone consultation.

health screening PROACTIVE HEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC

Lynda Witt ACCT Certified Thermographer 520-235-7036 ProactiveHealthSolutions.org

Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (DITI) offers women and men a test of physiology to determine regions of inflammation and abnormal changes that could indicate further investigations are needed. A safe, non-invasive method for breast health screening, with no compression or radiation. FDA approved. Free 30-minute consultation. Call for schedule. Story on page 22.

See ad page 6.

healthy eating CIRCLE OF HEALTH BODIL HOLSTEIN

Health Educator and Lecturer 520-609-7016

Sandra Joy Van Hall 3966 East Pima, 85712 520-299-5158

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NEW LIFE HEALTH CENTERS NewLifeHealth.com

SKYLINE HEALTHWORKS

Detoxify and improve your health with Colon Hydrotherapy. Let me be your “waste management” expert. Call today for a free phone consultation and have all your questions and concerns answered. Making this a comfortable and “easeful” experience is my specialty!

healthfood stores

Take responsibility for your health.

Learn how to eat the right foods for you. Drink good alkaline ionized water. Clear your mind from habitual toxic thoughts. Available for consultations and lecture engagements. $35 off your first Consultation package. See ad on page 34.

healthcare A NEW CREATION WOMEN’S CLINIC 3055 W. Ina Rd., Ste 195 520-293-1117 ANewCreationWomensClinic.com

We take time to listen, provide personal attention and individualized care. Services include Primary Care/Gynecology. Evaluation, treatment, management of common health problems including high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, thyroid disorders, perimenopause, menopause, birth control, colposcopy, annual exams, pap/screening tests, prescription services. See ad page 33.

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GOURMET GIRLS GLUTEN FREE BAKERY/BISTRO 5845 N Oracle Rd 520-408-9000 GourmetGirlsGlutenFree.com Tues-Sun 7am-3pm

Do you have celiac disease or suffer from gluten intolerance? Visit Tucson’s only completely gluten free bakery/bistro where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or freshly baked treats in a relaxed and friendly environment without worrying about cross contamination.

See ad on page 16.

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GOVINDA’S NATURAL FOODS BUFFET CHAITANYA CULTURAL CENTER 711 E. Blacklidge Dr., 85719 520-792-0630 GovindasOfTucson.com

Enjoy resort-like atmosphere of waterfalls, peacocks, fountains and gardens while relishing international vegetarian cuisine emphasizing healthy organic produce. Dinner under $10. Join us for weekly Sunday Festival at 5:30 pm with musical meditation, spiritual discourse and dinner at 7 pm for $3.

SUCCULENT RAW TUCSON Presented by Bee Green Foods Community Potlucks and Educational Classes BeeGreenFoods.com

Created by raw food chef and author, Kristen Taylor. Our Spring/Summer program “Vitality Masters Series” has a jam packed calendar of educational workshops and events bringing you the experts in the field of vitality and longevity in a high vibe environment. See ad on page 25.

holistic healing MARY BETH ACKERLEY MD, MD(H) Board Certified Psychiatrist Homeopathic Physician 520-299-5694 MaryMD@MyPassion4Health.com MyPassion4Health.com

Dr. Mary Beth Ackerley, MD, MDH, is a classically-trained board-certified psychiatrist and homeopathic physician who specializes in the holistic treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, and menopause through the use of amino acid therapy, hormone replacement, nutritional support and homeopathy. She was appointed by the Governor to sit on the Arizona Board of Homeopathic and Integrated Medicine. See ad page 21.

CARITAS CENTER FOR HEALING 330 E. 16th St. 520-624-2743 CaritasHealing.com

For a full-service wellness experience, come to Caritas, where you can receive Imago relationship counseling, acupuncture, massage therapy, CranioSacral therapy, holistic facials and facial reflexology. Select from our panel of six experienced practitioners for the fit that’s right for you! Rental space for classes/workshops is also available in this historic neighborhood near downtown.

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CIRCLE OF HEALTH Bodil Holstein

Health Educator and Lecturer 520-609-7016

Experience a better lifestyle with Circle of Health. Restore your physical and emotional well-being with special Health Consultation Packages. Improvement guaranteed. $ 35 off your first Consultation package. See ad on page 34.

ENERGY HEALING/EFT – ADV

Phyllis Winslow LMT, EFT Practitioner, PSYCH-K Graduate: Barbara Brennan School of Healing 520-909-3455 EnergyTherapyAz.com

Phyllis can help you create the life you desire. Experience rapid relief from physical pain. Get to the root cause and resolve health, relationship and emotional issues including depression, fears, grief and sexual trauma. Over 20 years of healing experience.

hypnotherapy FOCUSED WELLNESS SOLUTIONS Rosemary R. King APRN, HN, CHt. 520-400-3456 FocusedWellnessSolutions.com

Rosie is dedicated to partnering with women to help them succeed in their wellness goals. She provides health coaching at convenient times over the telephone and hypnotherapy in the privacy of your home. Individualized hypnotherapy CDs are also available.

FRESH ENERGY

Maria Kingsley, CHt 520-780-0170 1636 N. Swan Rd. Kadakingsley@msn.com

Hypnotherapy and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) together with Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) provide a powerful team to put you back on track. Are you ready for a blast of Fresh Energy?

Call Maria today. See ad page 24.

A GIFT OF WELLNESS

Reconnective Healing Practitioner Dr. Gowher R. Jamshedi 520-795-9484 • 520-548-3820

Reconnective Frequencies en-able spiritual and evolutionary advancement, enhance the renewal functions of the body, and increase vibratory levels for healing and development.

Many report healings from afflictions including depression, cancers, fibromyalgia, autoimmune disorders and AIDS-related diseases. Available in person or long-distance. See classifieds for other services. Schedule your appointment today.

Kimberly Lauger

Certified HANDLE Practitioner and Instructor 520-907-2842 KLauger@Comcast.net Handle.org

HANDLE® is a gentle, non-drug approach to understanding and enhancing human function. Kim works with individuals with attention, behavior, or learning differences to function more efficiently in ways that are important to them. ADD? ASD? Memory changes? HANDLE can help! See ad on page 10.

REV. JANICE THOMAS, MA, CRS Stress Reduction/Anti-Aging 520-877-5039 SacredJourney@Earthlink.net

Stress is our number one problem these days. There is now a machine available that combines both Photon Light Therapy and Brain Entrancement together to give you what feels like a restful rejuvenating sleep.

Treatments can be used for: stress relief, energy renewal, sleep and mood enhancement.

HYPNOSIS FOR ADDICTED ADULTS Leslie A. Graff, CHt 520-548-0143 7235 N Paseo Del Norte #4 Lagraff08@comcast.net AddictedAdult.com

Clinical hypnosis is an effective, complimentary, therapy for the behaviors and beliefs associated with addictions, compulsions, phobias, fear, and anxiety. Free yourself today by calling Leslie for a free consultation. Register on the website for 20% savings on hypnotherapy packages. See ad on page 14.

JCB THERAPIES

Josephine Backus Certified Hypnotherapist, NLP Practitioner, Massage Therapy 520-360-1323 Josephine@JCBTherapies.com JCBTherapies.com

Using the principles of mind, body & soul as a vibration with the universe, Josephine uses a holistic approach to bring awareness to the client, and, empowers them to practice simple self-hypnosis to bring about daily changes in their lives, aimed at their highest good.

MOTIVATING MINDS HYPNOSIS CENTER

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Bodil Holstein Medical Intuitive for Animals and Humans 520-609-7016 GoldenBiz@live.com

Bodil receives insights from your guides giving her the techniques to help you with decision making. She is able to cleanse and bless your property. Bodil developed her intuitive healing skills while trading medicine/spiritual knowledge with Native Americans. For animals and humans. See ad on page 34.

naturopathic medicine Genesis Natural Medicine Center 3920 N. Campbell Ave. 520-495-4400 GenesisNMC.com

Genesis provides a level of compassionate, personalized care not seen in medicine today. We listen to our patients. Our specialties include: Naturopathic oncology and primary care, acupuncture, Chinese herbs, colon hydrotherapy, Intravenous nutrient therapy, lymphatic drainage, massage, pain management, FIR-Sauna. See ad on inside front cover.

Dr. Saber, NMD

WellnessFIRST! 3861 N. First Ave., 85729 520-668-0039 TransformationalMedicinePllc.com

Dr Saber NMD practices Functional Medicine. Using plant medicines, homeopathy and when necessary prescriptions. She uses tools from many arenas to diagnose the core issue, then she uses those tools to walk with you on your journey to optimal health. See ad page 13.

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16256 N. Oracle Rd., Ste 100 Catalina, 85739 520-825-9044 NewMoonHaven.com

A place where Spirit Runs free.

New Moon Haven offers metaphysical items that uplift the Spirit and soften the heart. We also offer workshops with the intention of supporting selfawareness, physical well-being and expanding consciousness. Room Rental available.

Spiritschild

A Unique Gift Shop Marana Market Pl., Ste 120 S.E. Corner Thornydale & Orange Grove 520-744-4402 SpiritsChild.com

Your resource for one-of-akind gifts including crystals, jewelry, candles, music, books and spiritual tools for practitioners and students alike. See the calendar section for personal and spiritual development classes, workshops and book signings. Truly a spiritual oasis awaiting your exploration. New location.

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I-KO-I SALON AND SPA

3161 N. Country Club Rd., Ste 101 520-881-6096.

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No-toxic smell nail salon. Manicures $15, Pedicures $25 -featuring individually cleaned pipeless jets bowl, detoxify $15. No DBP, Toluene, Formaldehyde in products. No-Ammonia hair color and perm. Also, Organic Desert Honey. Fresh Royal Jelly and more bee products.

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Xanadu Salon and Spa Victoria Gonzalez 4026 E. Grant Rd. 520-850-3208 XanaduSalonAndSpa.com

Xanadu Salon and Spa loves to pamper and enhance women’s beauty. We specialize in permanent cosmetics, 100% human hair extensions, spa services, and organic hair color. Free consultations. Flexible schedule, 7 days a week. Your first choice for beauty service! See ad page 29.

schools CORTIVA INSTITUTE – TUCSON 6390 E Broadway Blvd, 85710 520-407-5145 Cortiva.com

Chad E. Might Photography B.F.A. Free-Lance Photographer 520-488-6834 MightPhotography.com

Chad E. Might, owner and photographer, has a true passion for photography. His company can handle almost anything: fine-art portraiture, architecture, products, weddings, freelance work and more. Chad holds a B.F.A. in Photography and Commercial Photography.

salon/spa services HOLISTIC SKIN CARE & MASSaGE THERAPY Raquel Rzepecki, aka Lakali Red Monkey Studio 520-232-0534 6330 N. Campbell Ave., Ste 110, 85718 Lakali.com

A Holistic approach to Health & Beauty. Raquel specializes in Natural Skincare & Massage Therapy. Visit Lakali.com, your wellness sanctuary, for more information on how you can return to the pure essentials of wellbeing.

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Cortiva Tucson’s massage therapy programs are comprehensive and grounded in the value of clientcentered care. The student clinic offers treatments to the public 5 days a week. Visit cortiva.com/tucson for information on massage therapy treatments and careers. See ad on page 27.

SKY ISLANDS PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL

Dr Shari Popen, Director 3101 N Sabino Canyon Rd., 85715 520-382-9210 Director@SkyIslands.org SkyIslands.org

Sky Islands is a non-profit, tuition-free public high school, grades 9-12. Environmental studies are integrated throughout the place-based educational program. Core classes are all teacher-taught by highly qualified educators. Sky Islands currently has open-enrollment in all grades. See ad on page 5.

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spiritual teachings CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING - TUCSON Rev. Donald Graves Sunday Service: 3231 N Craycroft Rd., 85712 520-319-1042 TucsonCSL.org

Through partnering with possibility, expanding in consciousness, compassion and connection, and by offering spiritual tools that change lives, the Center for Spiritual Living Tucson provides an environment for spiritual deepening through classes in spiritual practice, community building activities, and meaningful sharing. “It’s like coming home, in a good way.” Sunday Celebration Service 10:30am, 10am Meditation. See ad page 6.

DESERT ASHRAM

3403 W. Sweetwater Dr., 85745 520-743-0384 TruthConsciousness.org DesertAshram@TruthConsciousness.org

An oasis of peace welcomes seekers from all traditions for: Satsang of Swami Amar Jyoti (Wisdom Teachings of universal classical spirituality, chanting, meditation) 7:30 pm Thursdays/Sundays; Aarati (Sanskrit chanting, worship/meditation) 7 am/pm daily; Women’s Hatha Yoga 4 pm Thursdays. Library, bookshop, retreats, service.

KNOW THYSELF AS SOUL FOUNDATION Tools For Spiritual Growth Susan Thompson 3617 N. Camino Blanco Annex Room 3 520-603-1558 Santmat.net

“7 Habits for Progress”, the first in a series of free classes on the journey of the soul. Saturday, March 10th from 10-11am. The April 14th class is “Benefits of a Plant Based Diet and is also free of charge. See ad on page 25.

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SELF-REALIZATION FELLOWSHIP

Tucson Meditation Group 1702 E. Prince, Ste 140 520-792-6544 TucsonMeditationGroup.com Yogananda-Srf.org

Devotional Services: Sundays 10am-11am.Meditation Services: Sunday 9am-10am & 6pm-8pm, Wednesday 6pm-8pm, Friday 7pm8:30pm.

Tara Mahayana Buddhist Center 1701 E. Miles St., 85719 520-441-1617 MeditationInTucson.org

Learn time-tested methods for finding peace of mind - the key to happiness. Weekly classes in Buddhist meditation and philosophy, prayer services, retreats and spiritual advice with Resident teacher Gen Kelsang Lingpur and senior practitioners. Everyone welcome.

THE TEMPLE OF THE PRESENCE 11902 East Irvington Rd. (SW corner of Old Spanish Trail) 520-751-2039, ext. 100 TempleOfThePresence.org

Saint Germain and the Ascended Masters stand ready to assist you. In their Radiance, you will learn how to release the Light from your Individualized I AM Presence. Find Divine solutions to every challenge. Spiral upward to your Ascension. Thursday classes, 7pm.

The Temple of Universality Founder: Rev. Betty Tatalajski NEW Masonic Temple, 3590 N. Country Club Rd. 520-884-5340 TheTempleOfUniversality.org TempleOfUniversality@Gmail.com

Worship, Healing, Prophesy. Celebrating the Unity of God and Man. 11:00 am Sunday service, Free Metaphysical development classes in areas of: White Eagle World Healing Meditation, Alice Bailey books, Spiritual/Metaphysical Law, and Kaballah.

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Information on and sharing of NDEs and other transformative experiences. Open to public.

Everyone has experiences worth sharing. Guest speaker series on 2nd Thursday, small groups on 3rd Thursday each month, 6:30pm at Unity Church of Tucson. Facilitators: Chuck & Susan 520-395-2365.

UNITED FELLOWSHIP

CHAPEL, INC David Miller 4718 E. Hawthorne St., 85711 520-327-0142 United-Fellowship-Chapel.com

Self-Realization/Psychic-Development to know thyself, to heal, and to change is available on an individual basis. The Meta-physical Principles Course is an in-depth study of metaphysics. In the Universal Metaphysics course one learns the definitions. In the Seminary, one may become an ordained minister. See ad page 25.

UNITY CHURCH OF PEACE

1551 S. Eastside Loop, Ste 121, 85710 520-546-3696 Info@UnityChurchOfPeaceAz.com

Explore your spirituality in a warm and loving community of caring friends. Learn practical tools that really work to improve your life, and the world around you. Sunday service 10:30.

Prayer services Sunday at 8:50am and Wednesdays at 9:45am. unitychurchofpeaceaz. com. See ad page 20.

UNITY CHURCH OF TUCSON Rev. Larry and Mary Ellen Swarz 3617 N. Camino Blanco, 85718 520-577-3300

Ministry of love, inspiration, learning, wholeness and joy empowering all people to embrace their Divine Nature. Daycare: ages 1-5. Family health clinic: free, donation or Medicare. Beautiful, low-cost weddings. Bookstore for spiritual thinkers. Sunday services 9am and 11am. Home to “The Daily Word.”

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