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5 newsbriefs 12 healthbriefs 16 globalbriefs 19 ecotip 29 healthykids 30 consciouseating 32 wisewords 34 fitbody 36 calendar 40 classifieds 44 resourceguide

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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FOOD OR FEELINGS?

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20 ASSESSING CARDIAC HEALTH USING THERMOGRAPHY

by Linda Witt

22 IT’S ALL ABOUT WE

Conscious Evolution: Why We’re Better Together

by Linda Sechrist

29 MINDFUL HOLIDAY TRADITIONS

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HEALTHY HOLIDAY BAKING A Cornucopia of Delicious Treats

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32 HOW UNCONDITIONAL LOVE HARMONIZES OUR WORLD

Marci Shimoff Explores its Transformative Power

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34 BREATHE EASIER

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letterfrompublisher Dear Santa, I know you’ve had this Christmas gig for a zillion years now and you’ve been doing a wonderful job. There are just a couple of things I want to share with you in this month’s issue; healthy, fun new-fangled ideas that you might enjoy and help us to pass along. We’ve got tips for the Christmas tree that will help our environment and advice for attending holiday parties while staying trim and energetic, and tips for nurturing the season’s true messages of love, hope and peace.

Did you know, Santa, that in several cities here in America we can now “adopt” (rent) a live tree for the season? If this is not available in your neck of the woods (especially way up there in the North Pole), be sure to recycle your tree or even purchase use a live one to replant after the holidays.

Santa, because we all want to feel our best this season, we’ll be watching our waistlines (a friendly hint) as we’re sampling tasty treats this year. Because we care about you so much, we want you to be mindful of your real feelings and needs, instead of just filling up with eggnog and fruitcake. Santa, you might try writing out your worries about keeping the reindeer fed and fueled, about landing in a chimney fire or having enough gifts for all the good girls and boys.

Write all your worries down and we think you’ll feel better and not eat so much. And Santa, it’s best to fill a small plate with goodies and sit down rather than stand by the treat table, grazing.

For your parties there at the pole, please take a few copies of our December issue and show Mrs. Clause our special healthy holiday treat recipes, taking special note of my favorite, chocolate avocado pudding with a twist—bananas—to add some natural sweetness!

I know it’s early, but our wish list for 2013 includes the possibility that we may wake up to our oneness; the deep unity that connects us all, in a spirit of cooperation, connectedness and unity to grow and flourish in the world. We want more and more people to discover and express their hearts’ desire and find their unique place in the service of all of life. We hope to learn to work together toward overlapping, rather than competing, goals. To understand what we mean, just read our article, “It’s All About We,” for inspiring examples of this new “mewe” thinking and collaborations that are already happening for the higher good.

That’s all for now, Santa. I know it’s usually a surprise, but I’m going to let you in on my secret early this year—I plan to bake “Sylvia’s Favorite Peanut Butter Cookies,” for you to enjoy with your organic, grass-fed, free-range milk this year.

Thank you Santa for all that you do to make the season bright and for sharing our messages, too! And please don’t forget our advertisers; they work so hard to help our community and we love them all.

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mericans’ seasonal generosity is extensive, reaching overseas with a helping hand to neighboring countries, including those in desperate need in Haiti. Steven Frank, owner of Nature’s Rite, maker of natural organic herbal-based products, has launched his own Haiti Relief Project as a way for people to help send the company’s health products to a nutritionally impoverished population.

Haiti is still struggling to recover from the 7.0 earthquake that killed nearly 300,000 people on January 12, 2010, and many residents have been living in makeshift shelters ever since. Last August, Hurricane Isaac brought severe flooding to much of the country, causing mudslides and additional destruction to already vulnerable areas.

After a recent trip to Haiti, Frank reports that the main hospital in Port-auPrince is still a pile of rubble surrounding a rough shell. He found that most people must rely on the generosity of roadside clinics, often set up in tents, when their health problems become unbearable.

“There is no health insurance for most of them, and the minimum expense is well beyond what they have or can earn. When I asked a local whether he would visit the hospital for his typhoid, he said, ‘No. We try drinking tea or anything else. We don’t have the $200 it would take just to get in.’ I gave him a bottle of Typhoid Relief and hoped for the best,” says Frank.

A section on MyNaturesRite.com allows website visitors to select company products totaling up to $20, $50 or more that cover joint, respiratory, digestive, skin and other health issues for shipment to Haiti. Products are designed to help alleviate rash, eczema, foot fungus, sinusitis, shingles, osteoporosis, food poisoning and many other conditions.

For more information or to contribute (not tax deductible), visit MyNaturesRite.com or call 888-465-4404. See ad, page 35.

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he National Association of Women Business Owners will host a special Health & Wellness Expo, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., January 8, at the Doubletree Hotel at Reid Park.

Exhibitors, speakers and a luncheon will make the Health & Wellness Expo informative, educational and thought provoking. Eight breakout sessions will provide discussions of useful and practical educational, health and wellness topics.

Special offers and activities, fun giveaways, coupons, door prizes and more will be on hand.

Cost is $25 members/$30 non-members. Location: 445 S. Alvernon Way. For more information about sponsorships, vendor table applications and event details, contact Morella Bierwag at 520-326-2926 or NawboTucson.com.

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Programmed by the Pleasure Trap

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hinking that, “It’s not our fault,” might make us feel better, but knowing that it’s not our fault doesn’t help us reach our health goals. Beginning January 6, DeeAnn Saber, ND, and Arlene H. Siegel, MA, are offering a month-long workshop, Building the Foundations of Health, with the Pleasure Trap and motivational triad as pivotal components of the program.

Building the Foundations of Health will help people reach their goals with an understanding of the dynamics of the Pleasure Trap, so that they operate on a conscious level, instead of automatic pilot. The Pleasure Trap, triggered by the motivational triad of pleasure, pain-avoidance and/or energy conservation, is a part of our genetics, yet we have the power to turn it around once we understand how it works.

By learning about and following healthy eating practices, participants will create a healthy digestive system that will give them natural energy they haven’t felt in years. Skin will begin to glow, as well as Spirit, as participants focus on the physical, mental and spiritual foundations of health. All eating preferences welcome.

For more information, call Arlene at 520-318-1478 or sign up on her business website, RawKitchen.co.

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Book Launch Party with Free Download

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r. Mark McMahon, author of Driving to the End of the World, has written a new title, Heal Your Self With Your Voice, for the Amazon Kindle. As part of its release December 4, all downloads will be free on that day. Free bonus videos and a contest to win a free iPad mini are part of the fun (instructions at SonicHarmonic.com).

A book launch party will take place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Unity of Tucson’s Harmony Hall. Music, munchies and sonic celebration will be served. “Sound has a profound effect on matter, especially our bodies,” says McMahon. He says “The physical component is profound on its own. I also teach a mental/emotion aspect, plus an intentional component. The success of healing intent has been documented scientifically. You can deliberately stack up all three aspects and you have the perfect storm of sonic self-healing.”

Location: 3617 N. Camino Blanco. For more information, call 520-270-7083 or email Mark@SonicHarmonic.com.

Dr. Mark McMahon

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Ganoderma Coffee Has Arrived

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eppermint Jim” Crosby is a fourth-generation grower and artisan distiller of mint essential oils. He earned his nickname at a young age growing up on his family’s farm that was established in1912 by his greatgrandfather in Michigan. A century later, he now grows the same mint in southern Arizona. He says, “The tricky thing about essential oils is that you never truly know what you’re getting. The label could say ‘pure,’ but the oil may contain up to 49 percent synthetics, alcohol or a blend of oils from different countries of origin.

When you get it straight from a farmer, like with anything, you can meet the grower, ask questions and know you’re getting the real deal.” Peppermint Jim retails the farm-distilled, pure peppermint and spearmint essential oils used by many for headaches, migraines, congestion, cold sores and more, as well as other high-quality mint products such as lotions, lip balms and candles. Peppermint Jim is sold at dozens of farmers’ markets in the Tucson area and at selected retailers.

Use the discount code: awakewithmint for 15 percent off online purchases, or mention this ad at the markets for $2 off.

For more information, call 520-445-2682, email Info@peppermintjim.com or visit PeppermintJim.com. See ad on page 9.

ake the opportunity to learn more about Ganoderma coffee from consultants Luis and Alma Celaya at 7 p.m., Tuesdays, at the Kettle Restaurant, 748 West Starr Boulevard., and at 7 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, at Los Portales Restaurant (en Español), 2615 South 6th Avenue.

Mention Natural Awakenings to receive a free sample.

Ganoderma Lucidum & Health claims that reasons to consume ganoderma lucidum include that it helps reduce the risk of cancer and helps fight the disease; it helps prevent heart disease and stroke; it contains lots of antioxidants such as polyphenols, flavonoids and vitamin C; it helps the body to lose weight, burn fat and is a natural stimulant of metabolism, due to the synergy of the compounds; it improves both our body and mind; organic germanium in the fungus helps to oxygenate the cells better enhancing the total energy; it protects the skin from the harmful effects of free radicals, which are the cause of wrinkles and aging skin and it helps to prevent, reduce and combat the risk of rheumatoid arthritis due to the synergy of triterpenoids; it contains calcium and vitamin D, and other compounds that help calcium absorption enhancing our bones; it also improves the ratio of good cholesterol and bad cholesterol by reducing bad cholesterol level; and it helps prevent obesity by stopping the movement of glucose in fat cells.

For more information, call Luis and Alma Celaya at 520-955-4398, email Buenisimocafe1@gmail.com or visit Buenisimo1.Organogold.com.

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Discover How to Live a Passionate Life

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s the spirit of giving embraces us in the holiday season, consider consumable gifts like Monsoon Nectar skin care. Its organic formulations stimulate the skin’s natural ability to heal from the inside out.

Exciting stocking stuffers come in travel sizes like the Green Tea Lip & Eye Balm SPF 15 ($6) and High Desert Defense Moisturizers ($27). Bath sizes and two Travel Paks—Sunrise and Sunset ($63) make impressive gifts.

Visit their website for products to suit the needs and desires of loved ones or gift yourself with Fresca Mineral Bath Booster/Body Scrub ($15) for a refreshing bath or shower to keep going through the holidays.

To get ready for the big party, try the Green Tea Galangal Exfoliating Mask ($25) mixed with one of the cleansers to brighten and refine the texture of any skin.

There is still time to make a difference in healing scars with the Green Tea Body Balm ($25).

Aromatherapy, regenerative, and anti-aging properties soothe dry skin, rosacea and acne, while easing bruises, burns, bites, scrapes and inflammation. The Nectars re-texturize the skin for a firmer, smoother appearance, working on the cellular level for visible, lasting benefit.

t has been said that 80 percent of the population is not living a passionate life, or four out of five people that you meet. Everyone deserves to live a passionate life, which begins with identifying your passions; the things that you love the most, the things that you care about the most and the things that matter the most to you in your life. When you are connected to these things, you feel passionate.

Terri Levine, owner of Light Your Inner Fire Life Coaching for Women, offers a Passion Challenge Program to help her clients identify their top three passions and learn to live their life aligned with those passions. Levine also teaches her clients powerful fire starters to stay focused and overcome obstacles to living a passionate life.

Dr. Wayne Dyer says, “Don’t die with your music still inside you. Listen to your intuitive Terri Levine inner voice and find what passion stirs your soul.”

Give the gift of a passionate life for Christmas—what better way to start the New Year? Passion Challenge Program gift cards are available.

For more information, call 520-982-7091 or email Info@lightyourinnerfirecoaching.com.

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Monsoon Nectar products can be purchased at Self Centered Yoga, 4419 N. Campbell Ave, in Tucson. For more information, call 520-366-1641.

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It’s Chaplin For the Holidays

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very Thursday in December, The Loft Cinema proudly presents Chaplin for the Holidays, featuring some of the most hilarious and most beloved films from everyone’s favorite Little Tramp, Charlie Chaplin. All are recently struck 35mm film prints authorized by the Chaplin estate and released by Janus Films.

You’ll laugh … you’ll cry … you’ll maybe even grow a tiny mustache! Each screening also includes a special pre-show surprise as a holiday gift to their patrons.

The Gold Rush – December 6; The Circus – December 13; The Great Dictator – December 20; Modern Times – December 27.

All screenings at 7 p.m. Regular admission prices. Location: 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. For more information, visit LoftCinema.org. See ad, page 13.

A Clean, Well-Lighted Space to Let

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ocated in a beautiful historic building just north of River and Campbell, in the Catalina Foothills, [Self] [Centered] Yoga & Fitness boasts beautiful wood floors, large windows, high ceilings and a calming desert ambiance.

In addition to offering daily yoga classes, [Self] [Centered] is available to rent for holiday events, business events, professional workshops or other uses. The space is available for as little as $25.

Surrounded by soft sunshine seeping in through the windows and local art hung on the adobe walls, events are sure to be a success at [Self] [Centered].

For more information and to register for classes, visit MySelfCentered.com. To contact the studio, call 520-299-0331 or email Kim Bowen, at Kim.B@myselfcentered.com.

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t every new moon, courageous sojourners embark on a 72-day personal transformative journey. Travel in a personal customized Zen Shojo, powered by an eight-word inquiry, and an I Ching mandala for two-and-a-half lunar cycles. Journeys may include deepening spiritual presence, planning and expediting a personal, professional or enterprise activity and beginning or ending something.

Everything is material, life is the landscape, encounters deliver messages, things are given and taken—stuff happens.

One acts from instinct and intuition, independent of judgment. Results are measured in means and matters.

Being in this way cultivates seeing what is coming; hearing what is about to be said and knowing what is ready to happen for you. This way is auspicious in providing openings for spiritual alchemy.

Learn more at the first half-hour of a Tao Time I Ching Seminar from 6 to 8 p.m. every Wed. at a central Tucson location. RSVP to TaoTime@dalebruder.com.

Psychic Workshop on Tap for February

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sychic medium, author and speaker, Linda West, MA, holds a master’s degree in metaphysics and is an Angel Reader. Her book, 8 Keys: A Special Delivery Message from the Angels, has been acclaimed, and she is Linda West the host of Empowered Life with Linda West, airing Thursdays, at 11a.m. MST on BlogTalk Radio. West plans to conduct a life-changing 8 Keys workshop February 23, 2013, at New Moon Haven, in Tucson.

West says, “My mission is to deliver a special message. This message is a simple one: you can have the life of your dreams; you can overcome the seemingly impossible hurdles that block you; you can be what you want, when you want and where you want. You can have love, joy, peace, abundance and health!”

She continues, “My purpose on this planet today is to provide you with the insight, guidance, affirmation and enlightenment through your Angels to live a completely joyous, prosperous, purposeful, peaceful, happy, balanced life. I offer the blueprint to change your life, resolve life-long conflicts, remove negatives, attract positives and achieve health, wealth, joy and abundance.”

For more information and individual readings, call 928-367-2040, email Linda@lindawest-medium.com or visit Lindawest-medium.com.

Free Talk on Homeopathy From Institute of Noetic Sciences

2013: Manifesting the Dream of a Better World

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he IONS-Tucson First Friday speaker at 6:30 p.m., January 4, at Unity of Tucson, will be Dr. Melanie Chimes, a board-certified medical doctor and homeopath Dr. Melanie Chimes who has practiced homeopathy and integrative medicine at the Arizona Homeopathy Center, in Tucson, for 13 years. Her topic is The Mystery and the Power of Homeopathy: The Universe in a Globule of Sugar.

Chimes’ presentation will explore how health and illness, consciousness, spirituality, energy and cosmic design weave together through the art and science of homeopathy.

She will outline modern homeopathic theory and how it relates to her own clinical experience and the case literature.

Attendees will hear the “voices” and see the drawings of real patients as they reveal the true nature of their dis-ease.

This presentation will illumine the “Ruach”—that which is invisible, except by its manifestations—that exists in all of nature, and its power to heal what ails us. Woven together, all these threads reveal a tapestry of life that is more a grand design than chaotic accident.

Location: Unity of Tucson, 3617 N. Camino Blanco Pl. For more information, call 520-399-8285 or visit IonsTucson.org.

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pen the door to freedom and celebrate at Spirit’s Child at 7:15 p.m. December 21, the Winter Solstice and end of the Rev. Janice Thomas Mayan calendar, which marks the transition to the new ways and more changes in 2013. Welcome in the New Era with Rev. Janice Thomas, MA, with profound healing energies and ceremonies for finding the inner gift to create a new life and for creating positive changes on the planet.

Thomas says, “ Imagine waking up in the morning knowing that you are playing your part in the whole of life. You are discovering and expressing your heart’s desire within that leads you to a fulfilling experience of your unique place of service to all life. This vision actually becomes possible as you and others move from duality into Unity Consciousness.”

Thomas facilitates transitions from the old to the new ways at body, mind and spirit levels. Clients learn access to higher self, positive focus and mindfulness that lead to less conflict, more health, joy and internal peace.

Admission with donation. Spirits Child is located at Thorneydale and Orange Grove. For directions call 520-744-4402.

Contact Rev. Thomas at 520-877-5039 or SacredJourney@earthlink.net.

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Giving Begets Happiness at Every Age

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o give is better than to receive,” is a maxim that appears to hold true even for the very young.

A new study co-authored by three psychologists at Canada’s University of British Columbia observes that giving makes toddlers happier. The study, published in PLOS One, an online journal of the Public Library of Science, found that toddlers younger than 2 were happier when giving treats to others than when receiving them. They were also happier when they gave their own treats away, rather than an identical treat that didn’t belong to them.

Stop Wasting Food

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t’s time to step up to the plate—but not waste what’s on it. The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) reports that about 40 percent of all food in the United States goes uneaten. Each year, we are throwing away the equivalent of $165 billion in discarded food, making it the single largest component of solid waste in America’s landfills and costing the average family of four between $1,350 and $2,275 annually.

About two-thirds of household waste consists of spoiled food that’s not used in time; the rest is caused by people cooking or serving too much food.

Learn easy steps to reduce food waste via the NRDC free online fact sheet at Tinyurl.com/StopFoodWaste.

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Nutty Way to Help Preserve Cognition

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alnut consumption is associated with better memory scores and cognitive function, according to recent findings published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. In the Prevención con Dieta Mediterrnáea study, funded by the Spanish Ministry of Health, results show that a Mediterranean diet, supplemented with olive oil or one ounce of mixed nuts, half of which are walnuts, is more beneficial than a low-fat diet when it comes to body weight, blood pressure, insulin resistance and systemic inflammation.

The nutrient-dense walnuts provide antioxidants and alphalinolenic acid (ALA), the plant-based omega-3 fatty acid. Both are key nutrients with anti-inflammatory properties that help protect brain cells from the oxidative damage associated with cognitive decline.

Homegrown Medicinal Herbs Supplant Nostrums

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n 1987, 85 percent of medications were derived from plants. Today, that number has shrunk to 15 percent or so. There are more than 10,000 herbs with nutritional and/or medicinal qualities, which are regulated in the USA as foods, but in Germany as medications. So, we can turn to the German Commission E Monographs for evidence-based herbal information.

Herbs are versatile. They can be used as spices/seasoning/foods (like herbal butters), teas/infusions, decoctions, dietary supplements, topical creams, tinctures, extracts, smudges and essential oils (like aromatherapy).

Mother Nature created perfection in the plant kingdom. Many medicinal herbs contain similar constituents: vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, anti-inflammatories and phytoestrogens (including coumarins, flavonoids, catechins and saponins). Some plants contain multiple active constituents (i.e., 160 in lavender), plus fiber, protein and water. It’s fun for the whole family to grow herbs in pots and harvest them for many months.

Examples of indications and medicinal teas that can be made from fresh or dried herbs include:

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Insomnia – German chamomile flowers/leaves (Matricaria recutita), lavender flowers/leaves (Lavendula angustifolia), decaffeinated green tea leaves (Camellia seniensis) Upset stomach – Fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare), rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis), Sage (Salvia officinalis) Urinary tract infection prevention – Parsley (Petroselinum crispum), cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) (for E coli bacteria only) Sore throat – Sage (Salvia officinalis), thyme (Thymus vulgaris) Headache – Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens), feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) (for migraine prevention) Anti-Inflammatory for Osteoarthritis Pain – Turmeric root (Curcuma longa), ginger root (Zingiber officinale)

Always check with a primary care physician before using herbs for medicinal purposes. Do not stop or replace any prescription medications with herbs without the advice and consent of a physician. Do not take prescription medications and herbal teas together for the same indication. Herbs used in any form long-term may have side effects, contraindications and drug/herb interactions. Consult a pharmacist for more information on the latter.

Cathy Rosenbaum, PharmD, MBA, RPh, is a holistic clinical pharmacist, founder and CEO Rx Integrative Solutions, in Loveland, OH. Contact her at rxintegrativesolutions.com NaturalTucson.com

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Are You Eating Food or Feelings?

by Sylvia Haskvitz

Everybody has advice about not gaining weight over the holidays. It’s like we’re a prisoner and our cellmate is food; we’d better make friends or there will be trouble.

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dvice. Face your stuff or stuff your face. Back away from the bowls. Take what you want, put it on your plate and sit down with the food. Come to a party with some appetite, but not starving. Don’t stand next to the snack bowls. Everybody has advice about not gaining weight over the holidays. It’s like we’re a prisoner and our cellmate is food; we’d better make friends or there will be trouble.

If we don’t want to gain 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, we must recognize that food sometimes serves as an unconscious strategy we use to meet other needs. We may overeat rather than speak our truth or when we would rather not feel angry or upset. Many of us idealize a perfect holiday gathering, and most of those celebrations fall pretty short of ideal.

Dr. Marshall Rosenberg, founder of Nonviolent Communication, suggests that each choice we make is an attempt to meet some need. Notice triggers that send you to the candy bowl for the third time in the last 10 minutes. Did aunt Charlotte just tell you she doesn’t like the boyfriend whom you are intending to marry, or is cousin Esther telling you what to do

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and you’re thinking, “Who died and made her queen?”

If conflict is not your preferred way of connecting and family often triggers painful past and current experiences, one coping strategy may be lunging into the garlic mashed potatoes, but another may be to journal about the experience, talk to a trusted friend or family member or take a walk with a companion to find clarity about what is being triggered.

When we are aware of what is stimulating our feelings, we have choice, and can insert a pause between what happened and how we choose to respond. The pause is where our growth occurs, so we don’t respond from our habitual reactions, but act instead from a place of choice.

Sylvia Haskvitz, MA, RD, holds a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics and a master’s degree in speech and communication studies, with a focus on interpersonal and intercultural communication. She is a certified trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication and the author of Eat By Choice, Not By Habit (EatByChoice.net) and contributing author to Healing Our Planet, Healing Ourselves.

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very day, we make choices, many of which arise from our unconscious.

Sometimes we want to change and it seems like whatever we do, it just doesn’t happen; for example, we might like a new job, to feel better or to lose weight.

Dr. Roger Callahan, creator of Thought Field Therapy, noticed people that resist change, even though they want to change, often have a “psychological reversal.” People with money problems will probably muscle test weakly for, “I want to be successful.”

At an unconscious level, they may not believe they deserve to succeed.

Callahan found that this psychological reversal caused an energy blockage in the acupuncture meridians, and that by tapping on specific points while the person is thinking about a negative pattern, long-standing problems, including those where we self-sabotage, disappear.

Psychological reversal occurs in many situations. For example, one woman, frustrated after looking for a house for a long time, had a psychological reversal. She did not believe she would ever find the perfect house, but within a month, after being cleared, she had signed the papers.

Phyllis Winslow, LMT, EFT and PSYCH-K practitioner, uses muscle testing in her energy healing work to find and clear psychological reversal, and can be reached at 520-909-3455.

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globalbriefs Tech Revolution Fresh Funds for Innovative Renewable Projects

Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive. ~ Dalai Lama

U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu is spearheading a new wave of renewable energy research by recruiting top scientists from the nation’s best research laboratories to staff a new agency called ARPA-E, modeled after DARPA, the research and development wing of the Pentagon that invented the Internet. With a surge in funding for renewable energy, courtesy of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, plus grants from the Department of Energy, ARPA-E has made more than 180 investments in basic research projects in renewable energy.

One company, Ocean Power Technologies, is installing a 260-ton generator in the Pacific Ocean off the Oregon coast to capture renewable energy from waves. If the generator operates as planned, it will link to the grid and generate enough electricity for 1,000 homes.

Other ARPA-E-funded projects are making cheaper batteries, more efficient air conditioners and appliances, experimental algae-based biofuels, carbon sequestration (trapping) technologies and even plants that secrete crude oil.

Source: The Atlantic magazine (Tinyurl.com/SilentGreen)

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Leaf Relief

Urban Trees Act as Crime-Stoppers The city of Baltimore’s high crime rate inspired a gritty TV drama. But a new study (Tinyurl.com/TreeCrimeReport) by the University of Vermont’s Transportation Research Center, in Burlington, found that a 10 percent increase in trees in a given area led to a 12 percent decrease in crime. “It’s really pretty striking how strong this relationship is,” says Austin Troy, lead author of the study, published in the journal Landscape and Urban Planning.

Researchers examined the correlation in and around Baltimore using aggregated crime data and combining it with high-resolution satellite images to conduct the analysis. The working hypothesis is that because people enjoy spending time in pleasant outdoor spaces, there are more observers present to hinder criminal activity. Also, a well-maintained landscape seems to send a message that someone may be watching.

To avoid culture bias, the study considered many socioeconomic factors, including housing, age, income and race of residents, as well as variables such as rural versus city setting and population density. The findings should prove helpful to urban planners.

Coming Clean

Environmental Hall of Shame From shampoo, deodorant and toothpaste to laundry detergent and window cleaners, hundreds of chemicals of unknown origin and effect can be found everywhere in our daily lives. Some are regulated by government agencies, but many are not; some cleaning products, for example, are not even required to list their ingredients on labels.

The research team at the nonprofit consumer watchdog Environmental Working Group has released a new Cleaners Hall of Shame database (Tinyurl.com/ CleanerHallOfShame) that ranks more than 2,000 household cleaners by how hazardous their ingredients are and how much information is on their labels.

Many products contain ingredients known to cause asthma or are contaminated with carcinogens. Even so-called “green” products aren’t necessarily any better. Many of them boast of ingredients made from plants, rather than petroleum, but there is little or no safety data for some plant-based ingredients. A truly green product poses few risks to health or the environment and transparently informs users of its content.

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Here are some fresh ways to tweak family traditions for a greener holiday this and every year.

Incorporate local, sustainable cuisine into the family feast. Ingredients for a traditional holiday dinner can travel up to 30,000 miles. Instead, show support for local community farmers and reduce food transportation miles by choosing a heritage turkey or meatless entrĂŠe. Stellar complements may include organic cranberry jelly, mulled apple cider or wine from an area farm, orchard or vineyard.

Adopt or recycle the Christmas tree. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, as many as 33 million live-cut Christmas trees are purchased each year in North America, and most end up in landfills. Fortunately, Christmas tree adoption services like Central California’s Rent a Living Christmas Tree are popping up across the country, allowing them to go on living. The potted trees can be rented and delivered.

If tree adoption services are not yet available locally, make sure to recycle a live holiday tree so it’s turned into landscape mulch for reuse as ground cover to hinder weeds and nourish plantings.

Reduce energy costs through efficient cooking.

Wait to fire up the oven until the heritage turkey or organic ham is ready to go in; preheating is unnecessary for these slow-roasting items.

For baked goods, opt for glass or ceramic pans, which allow cooking time to remain the same while lowering the heat by about 25 degrees. Another energy-saving trick is to place stovetop cookware on the smallest burner possible; more heat will embrace the pan, while less is lost to the surrounding air. A six-inch pan on an eight-inch burner typically wastes more than 40 percent of the energy generated. Crockpots work well for serving other small family dinners during the busy holiday season or anytime; an entire meal requires about 17 cents worth of electricity.

At cleanup time, load up the dishwasher fully. One load of dishes scrubbed in a dishwashing machine uses 37 percent less water than washing the same dishes by hand.

Send plant-able holiday cards. According to CalRecycle, an estimated 2.6 billion holiday cards are sold each year in the United States, enough to fill a football field 10 stories high. This year, instead of the usual snail mail, send a bouquet of flowers for the price of a stamp. Recipients can plant a GreenFieldPaper.com grow-a-note holiday card in the ground and see wildflowers bloom. For plant-able holiday cards that can be personalized with a corporate logo, BotanicalPaperworks.com offers card sets and party favors.

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Assessing Cardiac Health Using Thermography

by Linda Witt

Digital infrared thermal imaging (DITI) is often used as a breast health monitoring tool to alert women to changes in breast tissue years before a lump is discovered. However, there are many other applications of this technology, including the field of cardiac health.

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t is unfortunate that for many men and women, the first sign or symptom of heart disease is a fatal heart attack. However, there is a technique that allows for early warnings using thermal imaging. A study in the American Journal of Cardiology concluded that, “Infrared thermography is a promising technique for the detection of CAD, before and after revascularization.”

One of the functions of the skin is autonomic temperature regulation by means of complex interactions controlled by the nervous system, which keeps our core temperature constant via micro-dermal circulation within the top layers of our skin. The study determined that asymmetrical patterns over the chest wall (see Fig. 1) were valuable in alerting patients to suspected heart disease with 94 percent sensitivity.

Because everyone’s thermal fingerprint is incredibly stable over their lifetime, only when pathology of some type develops do asymmetrical patterns emerge, warning the patient and their physician that further testing needs to occur to determine the cause. With coronary artery disease (CAD), this warning can move the subject to action, often changing diet, exercise routines, stress management and other lifestyle modifications to stop or reverse the disease.

Along with cardiac imaging, other regions of the body can be imaged that indicate increased risk for development of CAD. Carotid arteries can be viewed to determine if there may be an occlusion (stroke assessment) or if, in the case of elevated CRP (blood marker for inflammation), it is determined that there is a lot of thermal activity in these arteries, a person’s risk of developing CAD is greatly increased (see Fig. 2 and 3). Besides carotid screening, dental health has now been determined to play a critical role in cardiac health (see Fig. 1).

Using this non-invasive screening method can offer men and women an opportunity for health monitoring and risk assessment. It uses no radiation and does not come in contact with the body. This technology is not typically covered by insurance, but is surprisingly affordable for most. DITI is the doorway to a new medical paradigm; one that empowers people to take responsibility for their overall health in an effort to prevent or reverse disease.

Lynda Witt is a certified clinical thermographer and owner of Proactive Health Solutions, LLC. For more information, visit ProactiveHealthSolutions.org.

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Fig. 1: The asymmetrical hypothermic (blue) pattern over the left chest wall indicates weak cardiac function. This male subject had follow-up testing and it was determined he had CAD.

Fig. 2: The asymmetrical pattern in this subject indicated she needed further testing that later confirmed a right carotid occlusion.

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Fig. 3: CRP gives a gauge of the amount of inflammation in the body. When CRP is elevated and the thermal image indicates high activity in the carotid region, there’s a very strong correlation to the early development of heart disease.

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It’s All About We Conscious Evolution: Why We’re Better Together

by Linda Sechrist

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fter decades of studying issues of environmental destruction, poverty and war, Malcolm Hollick, Ph.D., author of The Science of Oneness: A New Worldview for the Twenty-First Century, concluded in 2006 that a better future for humanity requires a more holistic worldview. It must be one that reflects the evidence of both new sciences and established spiritual traditions, all of which point to a deep unity, or Oneness, the grand reality underlying and often belying the superficial testimony of the senses.

Hollick concluded, “We become open to the experience of this unity only when we recognize at the deepest intuitive level that we do not exist

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as separate selves.” The founder of the Findhorn College Foundation, in Scotland, recognized that while the old worldview has disintegrated, the concrete of a new one has not yet set.

He also observed how the acceleration of scientific findings—advancing knowledge and understanding of the universe, as well as the meaning and purpose of life—would continue to influence the general worldview.

Within a decade of the publication of his book, hard scientific evidence across many disciplines—particularly physics and biology—as well as pioneering ideas and anecdotal evidence presented by leading philosophers and authors, affirmed the existence of a reality in which everything is connected

and linked in a coherent whole.

Such thinking further revealed that evolution has equipped humans with genetic wiring for co-creation, cooperation and collaboration. Martin A. Nowak, a professor of biology and mathematics at Harvard University and co-author of Super Cooperators: Altruism, Evolution, and Why We Need Each Other to Succeed, explains that most great innovations of life have resulted not from competition, but cooperation, the real “master architect” of evolution. Nowak believes that figuring out how cooperation comes about and breaks down is the key to human survival as a species.

Books such as The Bond: Co n n e c t i n g T h r o u g h t h e S p a c e Between Us, by Lynne McTaggart, a scientific researcher and award-winning journalist, and The Golden Motorcycle Gang: A Story of Transformation, coauthored by motivational speaker Jack Canfield, are helping individuals to see through the illusions of the old “survival of the fittest” and “I win, you lose” paradigms into one expressed in terms of connectedness and relationships.

This new “Me-We” thinking and way of being has been spreading; it now

informs everything from enlightened environmental stewardship to economics, as well as health and spiritual well-being.

How Community Works

Canfield emphasizes the valuable lesson of collaboration and cooperation he learned while working for W. Clement Stone, a philanthropist and self-help author: When working together, focus on overlapping goals and interests, and not on differences.

In Chicago, Illinois, where the Eat Fresh Eat Local movement sparks successful collaborations, the focus is on food, rather than issues of race, sex or economic disparity. There, hundreds of people are growing food together in communal spaces on city-owned land, privately owned empty lots and rooftops, as well as in school gardens, food forests and urban farm sites.

“Self-reliant, community-operated urban farms and the food centers that retail the produce to residents in surrounding neighborhoods—some in the city’s most isolated and impoverished communities—are economic drivers that create jobs,” says Erika Allen, projects manager of Chicago’s Growing Power office. The daughter of national organization founder Will Allen notes that local workshops resemble a crosssection of the world. “Participants from different countries, cultures and economic levels come together for three meals a day, where we connect, share perspectives and learn from one another.”

Another successful initiative, Building a Healthier Chicago (BHC), brings together the Chicago Department of Public Health, the Office of the Regional Health Administrator of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Chicago Medical Society and the Institute of Medicine of Chicago. The BHC agribusiness project develops and maintains a system of more accessible food supply,

“The transformation of our society, world and universe starts and ends with the transformation of ourselves… and in this way to co-create with others and Spirit a person, a community, a civilization, a planet and a cosmos that are whole and harmonious.” ~ Malcolm Hollick distribution and markets where people live, work, play, pray and learn.

Neighbors in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, organized park cleanups with the long-range goal of replacing crime and litter with learning. Now, Riverside Park, once an area of urban blight, has both a college-level field research station and grade school outdoor classroom, offering innovative school, adult and community programs operated by the Urban Ecology Center (UEC). Programs serve 44 schools and have spawned two branches in Washington Park and Menomonee Valley to serve residents in those areas.

The UEC’s latest project, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, the River Revitalization Foundation, Milwaukee County Parks, private businesses and local landowners, is an arboretum that will protect and restore 40 acres of land for native species and wildlife habitat along the Milwaukee River. “With the creation of the Milwaukee Rotary Centennial Arboretum, southeastern Wisconsin has a new, biologically diverse space for growing future environmental stewards,” says UEC Executive Director Ken Leinbach. He particularly likes creating spaces and resources that give people that wouldn’t normally connect a place to bump into one another.

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dialogue among diverse populations.

A t M o u n t H o l yo k e C o l l e g e , i n South Hadley, Massachusetts, recent environmental study grads Dana Rubin and Hannah Blackmer met Frances Moore Lappé when she visited to share the message of her book EcoMind: Changing the Way We Think, to Create the World We Want. As a result, the pair embraced the need to shift their view of the world away from looming negatives to focus on creating positive connections and meaningful relationships that recognize life’s interdependence and fuel constructive change.

After more research, the duo built a simple website named Convenient Resilience.com and created a blog before commencing a coast-to-coast, 100-day, solutions-oriented journey last summer. They posted nearly 30 “webisodes” of heartfelt interactions with individuals and organizations with stories to tell, like the group at 2100 Lakeside Emergency Men’s Shelter, in Cleveland, Ohio, that is using smallscale, practical and cost-effective solutions to lessen their impact on the environment. “The personal stories we heard affirm what we learned from Frances—that it’s possible to locally solve global problems together,” advise the sojourners, who travel in a greasepowered car.

“Learn to think beyond negative thought traps that engender fear,” advises Lappé. “Thinking, ‘There isn’t enough to go around, so I have to grab what I can now,’ for instance, focuses on separateness and lack, which is precisely what got us into the state we are in.”

Starting Within A big-picture, more-whole-systems perspective forms naturally when individuals come together to explore the power of building intentional coherence.

The Art of Hosting (and convening conversations that matter), World Café, Vistar Method for Circles and OpenSpace collaborations leverage technology for the practice of mindfulness to foster deeper connections, authentic conversations and outside-the-box ideas, all contributing to a more enlightened collective intelligence.

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“My experience has convinced me that fixing the many problems that beset us requires nothing less than ripping up our rulebook and starting afresh, based on something other than every man for himself.” ~ Lynne McTaggart

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One’s own new world perspective can even emerge as a result of a dark night of the soul, as Patricia Ariadne, Ph.D., author of Drinking the Dragon, has observed with clients that have undergone a personal metamorphosis as a result of the economic downturn. “Often, the entire process of transformation indicates a spiritual initiation—a renewal or rebirth—that acts as an induction into a level of expanded consciousness and new relationship with Spirit,” remarks Ariadne. “True spiritual progress inevitably leads to a desire to be of greater service to others, to go from ‘Me to We,’ which I believe is our mandate for the 21st century.”

Living mindfully can literally change our brains, states Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., in the introduction to A Mindful Nation, by Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan, which reports on the supporting science. “Mindfulness… can improve our capacity for perspective taking and decision making, and enhance our emotional intelligence and our ability to act with clarity and wisdom, alone and in concert with others.” Kabat-Zinn is the founding director of the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care and Society, at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, in Worcester.

“A peaceful revolution is being led by ordinary citizens across our nation,” confirms Ryan. “At the core

of it is mindfulness—finding ways to slow the mind, pay attention to the present moment and see how you are connected to others and can work in a spirit of cooperation to get things done.”

The inner impulse to recognize the deeper unity of all life and sense the reality of Oneness is bubbling up within individuals, small groups and organizations, and finding expression in writings and teachings, according to Barbara Marx Hubbard, author of Birth 2012 and Beyond: Humanity’s Great Shift to the Age of Conscious Evolution.

Individuals that feel compelled to join with others in expanding their consciousness to help foster systemic change and a culture of a higher order are invited to find a compatible group. Hubbard offers webcast training for Agents of Conscious Evolution (ACE), now 3,000 members strong; Craig Hamilton, founder of Integral Enlightenment, provides an online telecourse called Awakening to an Evolutionary Relationship to Life.

“What you do affects the whole world. When you do well, it spreads out; it is for the whole of humanity.” ~ Desmond Tutu

“What you do affects the whole world. When you do well, it spreads out; it is for the whole of humanity.” ~ Desmond Tutu

“Evolutionaries sense that we are facing a critical moment in the unfolding of our human story and feel called to create pathways to a better future,” says Hamilton. He notes that the 35,000 participants in his most recent introduction to his webcast were interested in where they could find a supportive community of kindred spirits committed to living life on the same level. He states, “We instinctively know that we can accomplish more together.”

A partnership with The Shift Network, which empowers a global movement of those intent on creating an evolutionary shift in consciousness, has enabled Hubbard, a featured sage in the documentary Awaken Soul to Soul, and her ACEs to launch a global initiative to mark the inauguration of a sustainable planetary civilization on December 22. Thousands of individuals are now working in collective hubs across the United States to prepare for the Planetary Birth Day celebration.

An initial concern for many individuals seeking to experience Oneness is, “What happens to my identity?” Christopher M. Bache, Ph.D., professor emeritus in the department of philosophy and religious studies at

Youngstown State University, in Ohio, reassures us that within the matrix of connectivity, individuality is not suffocated, but paradoxically liberated into deeper forms of self-expression.

“While opening to the collective fields that surround us melts the boundaries of the private ego, bringing about the ‘death of self’ noted in spiritual literature, as the ego dies, a deeper form of individuality is born— not an isolated individuality, but one that thrives in subtle give-and-take,” explains the author of The Living Classroom: Teaching and Collective Consciousness.

While the idea of a future in which American and other cultures reflect oneness can seem distant and idealistic, it is already present in South Africa’s Xhosa community in the form of Ubuntu, a worldview which means, “I am what I am because of who we all are.”

According to South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984, Ubuntu iterates the essence of being human and speaks to the fact that it’s impossible to exist as human beings in isolation. We are people through other people.

“We think of ourselves far too frequently as just individuals, separated from one another, whereas you are connected, and what you do affects the whole world,” he observes. “When you do well, it spreads out; it is for the whole of humanity.”

The Global Birth Day of a New Humanity December 22, 2012 – Birth2012.com Join the Conscious Evolution ArtOfHosting.org BarbaraMarxHubbard.com ConvenientResilience.com GrowingPower.org NewMomentumfhu.org SmallPlanet.org TheShiftNetwork.com TheWorldCafe.com VistarFoundation.org

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. For more information and in-depth interviews on It’s All About We, visit ItsAllAboutWe.com.

“We are facing a critical moment in the unfolding of our human story, and feel called to create pathways to a better future.” ~ Craig Hamilton

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oo many winter holidays whiz by in a blur of presents, parties and rich foods, muting the season’s true messages of love, hope and peace. By slowing down and refocusing on what makes this time of year so special, we can help our children—and ourselves— create fresh, meaningful traditions and experience genuine joy.

“If the spirit of the season at your home is more ‘Gimme, take me, buy me,’ instead of ‘Deck the halls,’ don’t despair,” advises internationally renowned educator and child expert Michele Borba, Ph.D., author of The Big Book of Parenting Solutions:101 Answers to Your Everyday Challenges and Wildest Worries. “There are more subtle ways to encourage your kids to appreciate the greatest gifts of the holiday season. The simplest way is to focus on gifts of the heart and letting your kids be participants, not just recipients.”

Try these tips for helping youngsters co-create traditions that celebrate family, friends, sharing with others and the holidays’ festive delights.

Emphasize experiences, not things.

Presents can never take the place of presence. Years from now, children will rarely recall what they unwrapped, but will remember special times spent together as a family. Take a nature walk to collect pinecones and other seasonal items for holiday décor. Designate a Family Night and let the kids choose the activity, like seeing a movie or a holiday performance such as The Nutcracker, playing a favorite board game or building a gingerbread house. At dinner, ask youngsters to relate their favorite holiday memories, and then build upon their responses to plan this year’s celebrations.

Treat cards as treasured gifts.

Gather the family ‘round when opening cards from others, catching up on their news and recalling funny or enjoyable shared moments. Skype calls and videos offer pleasurable immediacy while mailed cards become an appreciated, permanent memento.

Encourage children to create handmade or personalized cards for grandparents and other relatives, enclosing photos or drawings and a short note describing the reasons that person means so much to them.

Hand deliver other cards to neighbors, accompanied by a plate of homemade, healthy treats. Children can also send cards to military personnel overseas via a Red Cross program at Tinyurl.com/ HolidayHeroMail.

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holidays (local churches or social service agencies can provide information) and ask youngsters to be “Santa’s little helpers” by picking out and thoughtfully wrapping books, toys and other gifts. Help children research good causes and earmark a small amount of money for them to gift to the cause of their choice, such as an animal shelter or other local nonprofit. Honor the gift of time, as well: Youngsters that spend a few hours helping out at a food pantry, caroling at a nursing home or wrapping gifts for Toys for Tots will experience and remember the true joy of giving.

Nurture a sense of the spiritual.

Worship services aren’t the only venue for sharing family values and beliefs with children. On the night of the Winter Solstice, December 21—the shortest day and longest night of the year—enjoy dinner by candlelight. Afterwards, stargaze in the backyard and make some holiday wishes. On another evening, turn off all the lights except the Christmas tree, menorah or other special candles and talk quietly about your blessings.

Listening to a CD of carols from around the world reinforces a spirit of unity and invites lively discussions about how other cultures observe their holidays.

Celebrate the season’s sights, sounds and fun. Ask children to help choose a tree and make or buy an ornament with special meaning for them.

Then join in an informal decorating party with holiday tunes (kids get to choose some favorites), cocoa and cookies. Set aside an evening to walk or drive around the neighborhood to admire holiday lights and displays. Those in northern climes can build a family snowman, forge a “snow angel” chain in the yard or go sledding at an area park. As a fun twist on traditional caroling, grab some kazoos and go humming with the kids and their friends. To capture these great holiday moments, ask each child to take turns as the official family photographer.

Borba believes these types of shared experiences help children understand the true meaning of the season and bring back the heartfelt joy it represents. “In the end,” she advises, “remember that the holidays are really meant to be about love, togetherness and wonderful memories.”

Barbara Amrhein is a freelance writer and editor for Natural Awakenings.

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HEALTHY HOLIDAY BAKING

A Cornucopia of Delicious Treats photos by Stephen Blancett

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here’s nothing so comforting as the scent and taste of home-baked treats. To fill a home with cheer, try these delectably healthy recipes. Some are gluten- or dairy-free, others pack less butter and sweeteners (thus fewer calories) than their typical counterparts, and a few are vegan (containing no animal products, including honey). All are perfect for holiday celebrations, hostess gifts or exchanges.

Sedona’s Chocolate Cake Ingredients:

1½ cups raw walnuts Salt to taste 8 pitted medjool dates 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa or carob ½ tsp vanilla extract 2 tsp water Place walnuts and salt in processor until ground. Add dates and cocoa powder and vanilla until stuck together. Add water. Add blueberries or fruit the top

Chocolate Pudding Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients:

2 bananas or 5-6 dates or 2 Tbsp honey 2 avocados ¼ cup carob powder or cacao powder Prep time: 5 minutes. Blend until smooth.

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Sylvia’s Famous Peanut Butter or Almond Butter Cookies Ingredients:

1 jar organic crunchy peanut butter or crunchy unsalted almond butter (like Trader Joe’s) 1 stick butter ½ tsp sea salt ½ tsp baking powder ½ cup honey, lucuma, coconut sugar or coconut nectar 2 cups almond meal (like Trader Joes) or a mix of rice and coconut flour 2 Tbsp organic vanilla flavoring Melt butter on stove and leave sit until last. Blend all ingredients together and stir in the butter

at the end. Drop each teaspoonful onto cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes. If you like them more done, bake them for 7-10 minutes. Enjoy.

Oat and Seed Candy Bar Ingredients:

2 cups gluten free oats ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds ½ cup raw sunflower seeds 2 or 3 Tbsp chia seeds ½ cup honey or maple syrup 2 Tbsp unsalted butter or tahini

¾ cups dried apricots, finely chopped ½ tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp almond extract 1 Tbsp water ¼ cup turbinado sugar Preheat oven to 350° F. Sift together first 7 ingredients (brown rice flour through salt). Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.

In a separate bowl, whisk together 4 eggs, yogurt, apricots and extracts. Add to flour-

butter mixture. Mix until just combined.

Dust work surface with brown rice flour.

Turn out scone mixture and pat into a nine-by-nine-inch square. Cut scones into desired shape or use a biscuit cutter. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Whisk remaining egg with 1 tablespoon water; brush mixture over scones.

Sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden.

Preheat over to 325 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan. Spread oats and seeds on baking sheets. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring twice to assure uniform toasting. Transfer to a medium bowl.

Pour honey into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 7 minutes or until honey reaches 275 degrees on a candy thermometer. When it starts to condense and thicken it is ready.

Stir in butter. Pour hot syrup over oat mixture and stir to combine. Spread in pan evenly. Cut into bars. Tightly wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper.

Above recipes contributed by Sylvia Haskvitz, MA, RD

Gluten-Free Apricot Scones

These scones freeze well and taste even better warmed the next day. Serve with apricot jam or honey.

Yields 8 servings (342 calories per serving) Ingredients 1½ cups brown rice flour ½ cup tapioca flour 1 /3 cup potato starch 2½ tsp baking powder 2½ tsp xanthan gum ¼ cup natural cane sugar ½ tsp salt ½ cup (1 stick) cold butter, cubed 5 eggs (divided) ½ cup plus 1–2 Tbsp plain low-fat yogurt NaturalTucson.com

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How Unconditional Love Harmonizes Our World Marci Shimoff Explores its Transformative Power

by Judith Fertig

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self-described “seeker from the get-go,” Marci Shimoff, is an expert at helping others effect greater personal fulfillment and professional success. The noted transformational leader, speaker and author has written two bestselling books on happiness and unconditional love—Happy for No Reason: 7 Steps to Being Happy from the Inside Out and Love for No Reason: 7 Steps for Creating a Life of Unconditional Love, and co-authored six bestselling titles in the Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul series.

What is the old way of looking at love, versus the new paradigm shift you propose?

We’ve been trained to think of love solely as energy between two people, usually experienced as conditional love—we feel love if the other person agrees with us, treats us a particular way or loves us back. But love is actually the essence of who we are, and when we live in a state of unconditional love, what I call “love for no reason,” we experience our essence that is love, which doesn’t depend on another person, situation or romantic partner. It is the core of every spiritual tradition.

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upper limit of our ability to give and receive love.

We can’t feel more love by trying to change the outside—by relying on others to fill us up—because it will never work in the long run. We need to raise our love set-point higher; then we experience everything more through the eyes of love.

Do challenging economic times help us grow spiritually?

We can use any life challenges to help us grow and find fresh avenues of lasting fulfillment. Success and money don’t guarantee happiness, and I know that from my own wake-up call.

In 1998, I had three of my Chicken Soup for the Soul books on The New York Times bestseller list at the same time. One day, I spoke to 8,000 people and autographed 5,432 books and felt like an author rock star. Yet when I returned to my hotel room that night, I burst into tears. All of the success was great, but it still hadn’t made me happy.

That’s when I began my intensive study of happiness and love.

Does science support our capacity to daily experience and deepen a love for all things?

Science is finding that there is a neurophysiology of love. Studies by researchers in major institutions worldwide show that we can do simple

things like breathe more deeply, walk barefoot on earth, listen to uplifting music or practice meditation that will support us in experiencing more unconditional love. These activities create greater heart rhythm coherence and new neural pathways in the brain.

How does having a heart that’s open to unconditional love benefit us?

The Institute of HeartMath has discovered that the magnetic field generated by the heart—what’s measured on a magnetometer—is 5,000 times stronger than that of the brain. HeartMath research has also demonstrated that when we’re in a positive emotional state, our hearts beat in a coherent rhythm that causes all the other systems in the body—including the brain, immune system and hormones—to work more efficiently and harmoniously. Their research shows that experiencing this regularly leads to better health, slows the aging process and brings us greater creativity, resilience and happiness.

When there is beauty in the person, there will be harmony in the house.

When there is harmony in the house, there will be order in the nation.

When there is order in the nation, there will be peace in the world.”

Connect with Marci Shimoff at HappyForNoReason.com.

Judith Fertig, of Overland Park, KS, is a regular contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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What are the seven doorways to practicing unconditional love revealed by your own research?

I’ve interviewed hundreds of people that are living examples of unconditional love. I’ve found seven access points to experiencing more love: safety, being grounded and present; vitality, energy and well-being; unconditional self-love, feeling empowered; openness, being comfortable giving and receiving love; communication, listening and speaking with love; vision, seeing through the eyes of love; and oneness, feeling connected with the greater wholeness of life.

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The more we experience love, the more we spread love to others. Our feelings are contagious. This idea is beautifully expressed in an ancient Chinese proverb:

“When there is light in the soul, there will be beauty in the person.

MARIE MIYASHIRO

Tucson Author, International Speaker & Change Consultant

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BREATHE EASIER Try These Tips for Better Workouts

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t’s easy to take breathing for granted.

But tune in to your breath—when, say, halfway through a sun salutation or headed for a finish line—and you’ll find that it not only feeds muscles fresh oxygen, but also indicates whether it’s time to increase the intensity of the activity. To get the most out of every breath, follow these exercise tips from acknowledged experts.

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Running

With closed lips, breathe in sharply and deeply through the nose. Then purse the lips as if trying to blow out a candle and exhale through the mouth. While running, breathe in for one step and out for two.

“The rapid inhale and slower exhale in this technique fills lungs from the bottom,” explains Danny Dreyer, author of ChiRunning: A Revolutionary

Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running. “Breathing exercises help take in more air when inhaling and empty lungs completely when exhaling.

Muscles receive more glycogen, which lowers the chances of their cramping up.”

Yoga

Use the Hindu breathing method called ujjayi, in which the lungs are fully expanded. First, inhale once with the mouth open, and then exhale the same way, making a “Ha,” sound. Then close your mouth and continue making the same sound while inhaling and exhaling through the nose (it will resemble the rushing sound that Darth Vader makes in Star Wars movies).

“Your breathing is the barometer of all your poses,” says Elena Brower, founder and co-owner of Virayoga, in New York City. If you’re gasping for air, back out of the pose. “Always give preference to deeper breathing over deeper postures,” advises Brower. This controlled breathing technique is largely responsible for the yoga buzz that helps keep students coming back for more.

Strength Training

Exhale through the mouth when lifting weights and inhale through the nose when lowering them. As a rule of thumb, take two seconds to raise weights and three to four seconds to lower them.

“Focusing on your breath keeps your brain in the game, so you’re more likely to pay attention to overall form,” says Tom Holland, an exercise physiologist, personal trainer and fitness consultant in Darien, Connecticut.

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Cycling

“The key to breathing on a bike is to go in through the nose and out through the mouth, and to be as relaxed as possible,” Holland counsels. As intensity increases on climbs or long rides, breathe more forcefully—deeper, quicker inhalations through the nose and rapid exhalations through the mouth.

“The more relaxed your breathing is, the more relaxed your entire body will be,” says Holland. “Relaxed breathing conserves energy, prevents fatigue and improves endurance.” Using forceful breaths when you’re tired also sends more energizing oxygen to muscles to help counter fatigue.

Source: Women’s Health online © 2012 Rodale Inc. All rights reserved; used with permission.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1

Zoolights – Dec 1-23. Light displays, animalthemed light sculptures and thousands of sparkling bulbs. $6, $4/child, $1 member discount. Reid Park Zoo, 1030 S Randolph Way. 520-881-4753.

TucsonZoo.org.

WaterSmart Landscapes for Homeowners – 10am12pm. Greywater Rebate Seminar. Free. Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N Campbell Ave. Registration required, SmartScape Program: 520-626-5161, SmartScape.Pima@gmail.com.

UA Poetry Center Family Days – 10am-1pm. An open house for kids and families. Activities include workshops, yoga, multilingual story time and Book Club 11+. Free. UA Poetry Center, 1508 E Helen St. 520-626-3765. Poetry.Arizona.edu.

Musical Fairy Lights – 2pm. Musicians perform starting at 2pm, and lights come on at dusk to sparkle among the statues and along the paths of Tucson’s historic fantasy land. Valley of the Moon, 2544 E Allen Rd. 520-323-1331.

A Dickens Afternoon Tea – 2-5pm. A Dickens fantasy including period characters and science-fiction setpieces, cold beverages, tea and trimmings. $15, free/ age 12 & under. First Church United Methodist, 915 E Fourth St. Reservations: 520-982-0556.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2

Service: Self-Realization Fellowship – 10-11am.

Tucson Meditation Group. Teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, author of the spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi, in 1920. Self-Realization Fellowship: Tucson Meditation Group, 1702 E Prince Rd, Ste 140. 520-792-6544. Yogananada-srf.org.

TucsonMeditationGroup.com.

Center for Spiritual Living Tucson’s Sunday Celebration Services – 10-11:30am. Please join us at the Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd, 85712. 520319-1042, Admin@TucsonCSL.org, TucsonCSL.org.

“Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the Teachings of Bruno Groening”– 12-5pm. Free documentary film. Presented by the Bruno Groening Circle of Friends. UMC, Rm C, 1501 N Campbell Ave. Evey Weissman: Weissmae@email.arizona.edu.

Bruno-Groening.org/English.

Holiday Celebration Spa Party – 12-5pm. You deserve a break. Relax and enjoy samples, snacks, and fun. Gifts, prizes and free beauty handouts. Gift baskets, spa treatments and healthy presents for those you love. Reserve your space: 520-743-1249.

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.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3

Melting Muscles 5-Day Workshop – Dec 3-7. With Patrick Moore. 30 CE hours. $660. A Rich Experience, 7435 N Oracle Rd, Ste 101. 520-544-8086. ARichExperience.com.

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Luminaria Nights – Dec 7-9. 5:30-8pm. Luminarias, decorated trees and wreaths, and music by a wide cross-section of Tucson musicians and choirs are featured. $11, $5/child, $2 discount member. Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N Alvernon Way. 520-326-9686 x 10. TucsonBotanical.org.

Animal Reiki Circle – 6pm. Use of Reiki on pets can help health issues, injuries, fears and phobias. Please bring pets on a leash or in a carrier. Donations appreciated. New Moon Haven, 16256 N Oracle Rd. 520-825-9044. NewMoonHaven.com.

Wisdom from the Future – 12:30-2pm. Spiritual Expansion, Healing, & Planetary Service. Come to experience any of these with a committed, loving group. $25. Presented by Janice Thomas. Spiritschild, 3870 W. River Rd. #120. RSVP: 520-877-5039.

IONS Tucson presents “The Sacred Partnership: The Next Phase of Personal & Spiritual Evolution” – 6:30-8pm. With Ellie Drew, MS. Ellie is President/ Co-founder of the nonprofit Institute for Conscious Change. $5 suggested. 520-399-8285. IonsTucson.org.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8

WaterSmart Landscapes for Homeowners – 9am12pm. Hands-On Water-Wise Garden Design. Free.

Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N Campbell Ave. Registration required, SmartScape Program: 520-626-5161, SmartScape.Pima@gmail.com.

Sweetwater Wetlands Bird Walk – 8am. Walk for 2-3 hrs on an easy level path with volunteers from the Tucson Audubon Society to see most of the regular winter birds of the Tucson area. Sweetwater Wetlands, 2667 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-615-2285.

AIWC’s 3rd Annual Holiday Mixer & Raffle – 6-8:30pm. Features Improv Comedy Troupe “Not Burnt Out, Just Unscrewed” plus chances to win wellness products and services donated by AIWC members.

Viscount Suites, 4855 E Broadway. AZIntegrative.org.

Fall Garden Tours – Dec 8 & 12. 9am. Pima County Master Gardeners lead tours of the demonstration gardens.

Free. Extension Garden Center, 4210 N Campbell Ave.

Sound Healing Book Launch Party – 6:30-9pm.

Download book free, free videos, win free iPad Mini.

Munchies and music. Sound healing celebration.

Bring cell phone and friends. Heal Your Self With Your Voice by Dr. Mark McMahon. Harmony Hall, Unity of Tucson, 3671 N Camino Blanco. 520-270-7083.

Mark@SonicHarmonic.com. SonicHarmonic.com.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5

UA Cancer Center Monthly Educational Support Meeting – 12-1pm. Topic: “Creative Ways to Handle Stress & Refresh the Spirit” with Marianne Schloss, RN, M.Div, Education Coordinator. Lunch will be provided by Casa de la Luz Hospice. Free. University of Arizona Cancer Center, Rm 2920, 1515 N Campbell Ave. Please RSVP, Kathleen Pickrel: 520-694-4786.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6

Hawaii Spiritual Retreat/Vacation – Dec 6-11. Hawaiian Immersion, with ritual, sound, meditations. Heal your ancestral relationships. Beautiful oceanfront accommodations, retreat location on Moloka’i. Facilitated

by Lucia Maya & Zelie Kuliaikanu’u Duvauchelle: 520-579-8844, LuminousAdventures.com or ZelieD.com.

Habitat for Humanity Tucson: Accepting Applications for Homeowners – 5:30-7pm. Attend a free information session to learn more about how to qualify for a Habitat home and a zero-interest mortgage. Habitat for Humanity Tucson, 621 W Lester St. HabitatTucson.org.

Arizona Psychodrama Institute presents Psychodrama 1:1 – 9am-4pm. Using Action Methods in Individual Therapy. Adena Bank Lees, LCSW and Dr. Marlo Archer. $140. Caritas Healing Center. Adena Bank Lees: 520-404-8466, Adena@AdenaBankLees.com.

Blessing Empowerment of Buddha Manjushri – 9:30am-5pm. Followed by an optional retreat on Dec 9. An opportunity to receive special blessings from the Wisdom Buddha to develop and increase our own inner wisdom. $70 lunch included. Pay: 520-441-1617 or MeditationInTucson.org/Register-Now. Health Awareness Fair – 10am-4pm. The Arizona Health and Wellness Group. Increase awareness with modalities that promote healing of the emotional and physical bodies. New Moon Haven, 16256 N Oracle Rd. Deb: 520-449-4892.

Local Book Authors – 10am-12pm. Listen to 5 local authors discuss their books. Authors Leslee Morrison, Gail Kushner, Ethel Coffey, and Anastasia Holler will be present. Free. Book signing to follow. Spiritschild, 3870 W. River Rd. #120.

TEDxTucson – 7-9pm. “Tucson City of Healing and Innovation,” features a series of inspiring talks and ideas worth sharing. Featured presenters: Patricia Pearson and Stuart Hameroff. $20. Gallagher Theater, UA Student Union, 1303 E University Blvd. TEDxTucson.com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 Creating Holiday Blends that Heal

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7

9:30 - 12:30 $30 Join Certified Aromatherapist, Marcey DiCaro, in creating healing holiday blends from essential oils.

Pines, Firs, Cinnamon, Clove, Orange and more! Take home a blend of your own making!

The Wines Of Pillsbury Wine Co. – 5:30pm, reception; 6:30pm, 4-course dinner. Celebrating the Wines of Southern Arizona. Award-winning winemaker Sam Pillsbury will introduce each wine chosen especially to complement each course. $75/person, plus tax and gratuity. Sunglow Ranch. For reservations: 520-824-3334, Reservations@SunglowRanch.com.

520-490-4149 or visit http://theessentialalchemist.com

A Late Quartet Begins – The new drama about the world of classical musicians, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Christopher Walken and Catherine Keener.

Loft Cinema, 3233 E Speedway Blvd. LoftCinema.org.

Life on Earth: How Does It Feel? – Dec 9-14. Practice peace in paradise for 6 days in Barra de Navidad, Mexico. Sensory Awareness Foundation Retreat by Pat Baxter, LMT. Effortless.18 CEUs for LMTs. $250. 502-622-4201.

HealingArtsBarradeNavidad.com/ceu-massage.php.

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Bhakti Mountain Dharma Group – 9:30-11am. Join us for contemplative and devotional (bhakti) practice and teachings designed to open the heart and connect to your innate divine nature. Free. Spiritschild, 3870 W. River Rd. #120. 520-744-4402.

Service: Self-Realization Fellowship – 10-11am.

Tucson Meditation Group. Teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, author of the spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi, in 1920. Self-Realization Fellowship: Tucson Meditation Group, 1702 E Prince Rd, Ste 140. 520-792-6544. Yogananada-srf.org.

TucsonMeditationGroup.com.

Harmonic Immersion – 1pm. Enter ethereal realms of harmonic sound as Ron and Michelle Angel perform on gongs, crystal singing bowls, the Orbiting Space Plate, etc. $15 suggested. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-577-3300.

Free Demonstration and Samples of The Desert Heals Local Flower Essences – 2-4pm. At Aqua Vita, Country Club & Glenn. 520-881-2534 or Deborah@DeborahMayaan.com.

Intro to Quantum Lightweaving – 2:30-4:30pm.

Experience the Healing Wave! NW Women’s Center.

520-490-4149 or MarceysJourney@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12

Fall Garden Tour – 9am. Pima County Master Gardeners lead tours of the demonstration gardens. Free.

Extension Garden Center, 4210 N Campbell Ave.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13

Tao Time New Moon Ritual – Transformative Tao sojourners cast their inquiry to the oracle and embark on a 72-day two and a half lunar cycle journey. $90.

520-331-1956, TaoTime@DaleBruder.com. Register at DaleBruder.com and at Wednesday TaoTime seminar.

Gneiss (Geology) Walk – 8:30-11:30am. Volunteer naturalist Peggy Wenrick guides an adult walk over moderately difficult trails to look at geologic formations in the canyon. $5 parking or $20 annual pass.

Sabino Canyon Visitors’ Center, 5700 N Sabino Canyon Rd. 520-749-8700. SabinoNaturalists.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 R’s Raw Kitchen Grocery Shopping Field Trip – 9:30am-12:30pm. Meet at R’s Raw Kitchen to learn basics. Visit two grocery stores to learn: when organic is important, how to select produce, reading labels and more. $50, $40/Beginning Series students.

520-318-1478, RawKitchen.co.

Psychic Fair–10-5 PM. Tarot readings, Aura Photography, Reiki, refreshments; proceeds go to local charities. Spend time in the spiritual energies that SpiritsChild encapsulates. $15 and up.

Spiritschild, 3870 W. River Rd. #120. RSVP: 520-744-4402.

Habitat for Humanity Tucson: Volunteer Opportunities for Just About Everyone – 10:30am-12pm.

Join us for our Volunteer Orientation and learn about Habitat for Humanity Tucson’s volunteer opportunities. Joel Valdez Main Library, 101 N Stone Ave. HabitatTucson.org.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 Service: Self-Realization Fellowship – 10-11am.

Tucson Meditation Group. Teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, author of the spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi, in 1920. Self-Realization Fellowship: Tucson Meditation Group, 1702 E Prince Rd, Ste 140. 520-792-6544. Yogananada-srf.org.

TucsonMeditationGroup.com.

Holiday Celebration Spa Party – 12-5pm. You deserve a break. Relax and enjoy samples, snacks, and fun. Gifts, prizes and free beauty handouts. Gift baskets, spa treatments and healthy presents for those you love. Reserve your space: 520-743-1249.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19 Bio Touch Practitioner Training Informational Talk – 6-7pm, with question and answer segment.

Free informal get-together to learn about Bio Touch.

All are welcome. Bio Touch Center, 5634 E Pima St. 520-751-7751.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20

rium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd, 85712. 520-319-1042, Admin@TucsonCSL.org, TucsonCSL.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22 Visit Gail Benton, Coaching Solutions for Business at the Exhibitors’ Tent – At Reid Park for the “Birth2012Tucson” event. Be part of the worldwide “Birth 2012” movement orchestrated by Barbara Marx Hubbard. Add your light to the world and to your business. Gail Benton, 520-296-5695.

Family Solstice Celebration – 10-11am. Families celebrate the solstice and the changing of the seasons with storytime and a craft that uses sunlight. $13, $7.50/age 4-12, free/under 4, $12/student, senior, military personnel. Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N Alvernon Way. 520-326-9686 x 10.

TucsonBotanical.org.

Winter Solstice: Mantra and Meditation – 1-2pm.

Uplifting sounds followed by a seated meditation; celebrate the Solstice and begin to turn focus to the New Year. Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima.

520-323-1222. YogaConnection.org.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23 Service: Self-Realization Fellowship – 10-11am.

Tucson Meditation Group. Teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, author of the spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi, in 1920. Self-Realization Fellowship: Tucson Meditation Group, 1702 E Prince Rd, Ste 140. 520-792-6544. Yogananada-srf.org.

TucsonMeditationGroup.com.

All Holiday Music Service – 10-11:30am. At the Center for Spiritual Living Tucson’s Sunday Celebration Services. Please join us at the Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd, 85712. 520-319-1042, Admin@TucsonCSL.org, TucsonCSL.org.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 Christmas Eve Urban Birding – 7:30am. A Tucson Audubon Society birding trip to Tanque Verde Wash, Agua Caliente Park and Woodland Road. Free. Meet at the intersection of Tanque Verde Rd & the Catalina Hwy. To register: 520-647-3273 or Azcliffy@q.com.

Bio Touch Practitioner Training Informational Talk – 6-7pm, with question and answer segment.

Free informal get-together to learn about Bio Touch.

All are welcome. Bio Touch Center, 5634 E Pima St. 520-751-7751.

Tea and Empathy – 8:30am-10am. Healthful breakfast and a group empathy bath. Why empathy?

Antidote for depression and sadness and increases joy and connection in community. $20-$30 requested tuition. For exact address & dates: Silgiraffe@aol.com.

TIES Guest Speaker: Jeff Olsen – 6:30pm. In a horrific automobile accident that killed his wife and youngest son. In a near-death experience, he conversed with the spirits of his wife and son. $5.

Unity Church of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco.

520-395-2365. TucsonIANDS.org.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service – 5pm.

Shopping’s done; it is time to rest. Join in spiritual community to reflect on the true meaning of the season. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace, 1551 S Eastside Loop, Ste 121. 520-546-3696.

Info@UnityChurchOfPeaceAZ.com.

Phoneline to Historic Trail to Sabino Creek – 8:30am. Sabino Canyon Naturalists lead an easy hike of 7 miles with a 600-ft elevation gain over 3.5-4 hrs.

Free. Sabino Canyon Visitors’ Center, 5700 N Sabino Canyon Rd. 520-749-8700. SabinoNaturalists.org.

Christmas Eve Service – 6pm. Be inspired to feel the true meaning of Christmas with choir music, harp, violin, etc. Be moved by Unity’s unique Pageant of the Disciples. Child care provided. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-577-3300.

Walking Meditation in the Garden – 8:30-9:15am.

A guided walk facilitates mindful meditation to allow centering for the New Year. $13, $4/age 4-12, free/ under 4, $12/student, senior, military personnel.

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

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25

“There is a Way to Treat Depression and Anxiety…Naturally” – 7-8:30pm. Lecture by Dr. Nancy Aton and acupuncture demonstration as it relates to depression and anxiety. Organic, dessert demo- with samples. Free. Genesis Natural Medicine Center, 3920 N. Campbell Ave. Reserve your seat: 520-495-4400.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14

Ventana Canyon to Maiden Pools – 8:30am. Sabino Canyon naturalists lead a medium-difficulty hike of 5 miles over 3-4 hrs with an elevation gain of 1,000 ft. Ventana Canyon Trail, 7000 N Resort Dr. 520-429-4492.

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Reiki Circle—5:30-7 PM. Receive energy in a hands-on seated Reiki session. Sessions last about 20 minutes. Presented by Judy Ferrig. Suggested $5 donation. No need to register. Spiritschild, 3870 W. River Rd. #120.

CandleLighting Service – 7-9pm. Celebrating the Seasons of Light. Hosted by the Center for Spiritual Living Tucson at the Nickerson Audito-

It’s Christmas Morning – 10:30am. Celebrate and honor the birth of the Master Teacher, Jesus, as well as the Divinity within each of us. Potluck follows. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace, 1551 S Eastside Loop, Ste 121. 520-546-3696.

Info@UnityChurchOfPeaceAZ.com.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26 Narrative Medicine, Cherokee Bodywork, and Horse-Assisted Yoga and Art – Dec 27-Jan 1.

Special guest Lewis Mehl-Madrona, MD, PhD, leads a six-day retreat. Sliding scale.Civano area.

Orossy.com/TucsonCoyoteMedicine.

Teachings of the Ascended Masters Conference – Dec 26-30. Sponsored by the Temple of the Presence. Live Releases by the Masters for the benefit of the planet and each one’s personal acceleration on their Path to the Ascension.

520-751-2039 x 100. TempleOfThePresence.org.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28 Pontatoc Ridge Trail – 8:30am. Sabino Canyon naturalists lead a medium-difficulty hike of 5 miles with a 1,200-ft elevation gain. Free. Hike starts at the trailhead at the north end of Alvernon Way. SabinoNaturalists.org.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30 Service: Self-Realization Fellowship – 10-11am.

Tucson Meditation Group. Teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, author of the spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi, in 1920. Self-Realization Fellowship: Tucson Meditation Group, 1702 E Prince Rd, Ste 140. 520-792-6544. Yogananada-srf.org.

TucsonMeditationGroup.com.

Yoga Sanctuary – 11:30am-1pm. End the year with this special program developed to utilize our yoga practices, to move more deeply within. Asana, affirmation, mudra and mantra help to greater balance and harmony. Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima.

520-323-1222. YogaConnection.org.

Free Stress-Free Workshop – 1:30-3pm. 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.

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24-Hour Tara Chanting by Candlelight – Dec 31Jan 1. Dec 31: 4pm & 8pm; Jan 1: 12am, 4am, 8am, 12pm. A special puja series to dispel adverse conditions as we enter the New Year. Please bring an offering for the shrine. Potluck supper 6pm, Dec 31. 520-4411617. MeditationInTucson.org/24-Hour-Tara.

New Year’s Eve – 6pm. Give yourself the gift of spiritual community as you bless and release 2012 with gratitude, and prepare to enter 2013 with intention.

Claim your Good. 1551 S Eastside Loop, Ste 121.

520-546-3696. Info@UnityChurchOfPeaceAZ.com.

Endings and Beginnings, Crossing the Threshold to Your Next Creation – 7-9pm. The Center for Spiritual Living Tucson at the Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd, 85712. 520-319-1042, Admin@TucsonCSL.org, TucsonCSL.org.

New Year’s Eve Service – 11pm. Join us for ridding our hurts and wounds from 2012 and opening ourselves up for the manifested good of the 2013. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-577-3300.

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Free Talk: New Year’s Healthy New You – 2pm. By Deb Kortyna, Healing Arts Practitioner, USANA Associate. 2440 N Coyote Dr, Ste 117. Contact Deb to hold seat: 520-360-7469 or Deb@DesertWindHealingArts.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 4

IONS Tucson Presents “The Mystery and the Power of Homeopathy: The Universe in a Gobule of Sugar” – 6:30-8pm. With Melanie Chimes, MD, MD(H), CCH. $5 suggested. 520-399-8285. IonsTucson.org.

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R’s Raw Kitchen Beginning Series – Saturdays, Jan 5-26. 11am-12:30pm. Series of 4 classes teaches you basic raw food skills. Enjoy a hands-on learning experience in the kitchen and food and conversation around the table. $125. 520-318-1478, RawKitchen.co.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 6

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.

Free Talk: New Year’s Healthy New You – 6pm. By Deb Kortyna, Healing Arts Practitioner, USANA Associate. 7225 N Paseo Del Norte. Contact Deb to hold seat: 520-360-7469 or Deb@DesertWindHealingArts.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 10

TIES Guest Speaker: Lono Ho’ala – 6:30pm. He was accidentally electrocuted and crossed into a “river of light.” Later recognized by Hawaiian Mo’o, he was ordained as a kahuna priest. $5. Unity Church of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-395-2365.

TucsonIANDS.org.

New Year Vision Quest – Jan 11-13. Experience time connect with nature and begin the visioning process, personal processing with the facilitator, and group interactions through drumming, guided meditation, and energy balancing work. $325. Equinox Horse Ranch, Arivaca. Tina Suaso: 520-405-0963.

JourneysInConsciousness.com.

January “The Language of Color” Saturday 12,19, 26 1:30-4:00 p.m.

“Color Intensive” Sunday, Jan. 20 10-4 p.m.

Visual Arts Classes at Heart to Hand Studio with teaching-artist, Carolyn King. Nurturing, informative, fun & flexible, classes are designed to support participants to deepen connection with color, line, and imagery.

Visit: carolynkingarts.com for more information.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12

Ultimate Stress Escape – Jan 12-19. Yoga/lifestyle retreat with private chef, luscious Monsoon Nectar Skin Care, beach yoga, massage. Perfect Christmas gift. $2,500 all-inclusive. Register online, enter promo code “Natural Awakenings” to save $100. Tango Del Mar Beach, Costa Rica. UltimateStressEscape.com.

Heirloom Squashes & Pumpkin Workshop and Feast – 11am-5pm. Martha Burgess of Flor de Mayo will carry you through the processes of gourd drying, de-seeding, seed saving. Make/decorate your own rattle with the guidance of renowned Dine flute-player, R. Carlos Nakai. Bring a sturdy stick to fashion a free-form rattle handle, a brown-bag lunch, NaturalTucson.com

Christmas Poinsettia Magic David Lloyd Glover The day 4-year-old David Lloyd Glover accompanied his dad to watch the Walt Disney animated film Fantasia on the big screen, his world changed.

“I was overwhelmed by the remarkable imagery,” he recalls. “When my father told me it was all drawn and painted, I knew that’s what I wanted to do—and out came the paints.”

The paints, and Glover’s abiding passion for them, remained with him during a successful career as a newspaper editorial illustrator and the founder and director of an award-winning advertising agency whose clients included Pepsi Cola, Yamaha, McDonald’s and the 1988 Winter Olympics. Upon leaving the ad industry, Glover returned to his first love: fine art.

Describing his style as, “vivid impressionism,” Glover says his artistic influences are rooted in the masterworks of painters such as Renoir, Monet and Cézanne. His oils on canvas, which are collected worldwide, reflect the sensibilities of color and light that have made the paintings of Gaugin and van Gogh so magical and inspiring.

Adept at capturing the atmosphere surrounding compositional elements, Glover creates a visceral connection with his viewers. “I want to bring out human emotions in my art,” he says. “I’m telling either a narrative or an emotional story using my artistic imagination, and I want viewers to feel a resonance and an impact.”

View the artist’s portfolio at DavidLGlover.com.

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and a cushion to sit on. $50/NSS members, $70/ non-members. Native Seed/SEARCH Conservation Center, 3584 E. River Rd. Reserve/Pay 520-622-0830 ext 100. NativeSeeds.org.

Chakras Beyond The Seven – 1-3pm. These newly known energy centers are beneficial to our energetic and spiritual growth and make traveling our path easier. $30 advance, $35 at event. New Moon Haven.

Judy Ferrig, MS, ReikiMaster: 520-245-4214.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16

Comedy Improv 101 – 7-9:30pm. Build understanding of team-building, trust, speed, status, active listening, and agreement in comedy. Learn to be fearless.

It’s fun. Continues 6 Wednesdays. Justin Lukasewicz. $150. Lotus Center, 2850 E Grant. Advance registration required: TucsonImprovMovement@gmail.com.

TucsonImprov.com.

SATURAY, JANUARY 26

Bio Touch Practitioner Training – Jan 26-27.

10am-4pm. Fun, interactive, hands-on training with Certified Practitioner teaches how to help friends and family to relieve pain and stress. $48 both days.

Bio Touch Center, 5634 E Pima St. 520-751-7751.

JustTouch.com.

“Manifest the Real Deal: Have a Best Friend, Best Lover for Life” – Jan 26-27. 10am-4:30pm. Medicine Wheel Wellness Center. For more info or to sign up, Lesley Lupo LNP, Lesley@LightThePath.com.

LightThePath.com.

Flourish In The New Year – 1-3pm. Join me in releasing blocks and enable entrance into the Fifth Dimension where ease and abundance abounds. Learn techniques you can use at home. $30 advance, $35 at event. Spiritschild. Judy Ferrig, MS, ReikiMaster: 520-245-4214.

classifieds 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.

500 + SQ FT of carpeted beautiful teaching space includes ample parking, chairs and conference tables at WellnessFirst! 3861 N First Ave, $20 per hour, various times and days available. Zach, 520-209-1755.

A N I M A L C O M M U N I C AT I O N A N D ENERGY HEALING Better understand your animal to enhance your relationship, address behavioral issues, learn what your pet needs to be healthy. Judy Ferrig, M.S., 520-245-4214, OpenPathways-EnergyandCommunication.com.

AQUATIC MASSAGE THERAPY offers rich menu of Cranial Sacral Therapy, Jin Shin Jyutsu, and Shiatsu. Dorothy Richmond, LMT 520-622-4201.

SantaRitaSprings.com.

HYPNOTHERAPY AND BIOSLIFE SLIM, a combination that works together for weight loss success. FocusedWellnessSolutions.com.

Rrking.myunicity.net.

MEETING ROOM for presentations, groups, workshops, etc. Midtown, off-street parking.

Modest rates. 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.

NONFORCE NETWORK CHIROPRACTIC and Allergy Elimination techniques. 15 years experience in Tucson. See ad and practitioner listings. 520-296-5899. DesertMountainHealth.com.

PART-TIME COLON HYDROTHERAPIST wanted. Certification, communication & marketing skills, nutrition & detox knowledge and managerial skills required. Sheila Shea, Intestinal Health Institute. 520-325-9686 or Intestines@SheilaShea.com.

TREATMENT/SEMINAR SPACE Treatment rooms/large room available in cooperative healing center for healing practice/workshop. Many rental options available. Karen, 520-940-0486.

TRY THE VIBRACUSSOR Medical Massage Treatment Tool for deep relief of joint and muscle tissue pain and restrictions. Randy L.M.T. 520-312-9563.

LASTONE THERAPY The Original Hot and Cold stone massage. Coupled with massage, Shiatsu, Reiki, toning and crystals, Mary takes you on a journey. Mary Nelson, 520-400-9364.

Nelson@LaStoneTherapy.com, LaStoneTherapy.com.

VISUAL ARTS CLASSES at Heart to Hand Studio with teaching-artist, Carolyn King. Nurturing, informative, fun & flexible, classes are designed to support participants to deepen connection with color, line, and imagery. CarolynKingArts.com.

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ongoingevents sunday Miracle Marketplace: Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market – 8am-12pm. Fresh organic produce, artisans, psychic readings, and more. New vendors always welcome. Ample parking. Monterey Court, 505 W Miracle Mile at 14th Ave. 520-207-2429 x 2.

Marketplace@MontereyCourtAZ.com. MontereyCourtAZ.com.

The Deeper Meaning of Jesus’ Words – 9am & 11am, services. Explore the underlying ideas of our Christian heritage during this Holy season. Child care provided. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco.

Info: 520-577-3300.

Community Meditation – 9-9:45am. Also Mon, 7-8pm. Various styles of meditation are 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.

Meditation: Self-Realization Fellowship – 9-10am & 6-8pm. Tucson Meditation Group. Teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, author of the spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi, in 1920. Self-Realization Fellowship: Tucson Meditation Group, 1702 E Prince Rd, Ste 140. 520-792-6544. Yogananada-srf.org.

TucsonMeditationGroup.com.

Tucson Farmers’ Market at St. Philips Plaza – 9am-1pm. Organic produce, fresh baked goods, custom blended teas, fresh roasted coffees, range-fed 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. Concurrent children’s class. Everyone welcome.

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

MeditationInTucson.org.

Ai Chi – 10am. With Connie Seddon. Connect to your source with moving meditation in warm saltwater. Let go stress, pain, grief. Remember love, freedom, joy. $15/class.

Santa Rita Springs. 520-326-6747. AquaticRelaxation.com.

Center for Spiritual Living Tucson’s Sunday Celebration Services – 10am, meditation; 10:30-11:30am, service.

Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd, 85712.

520-319-1042, Admin@TucsonCSL.org, TucsonCSL.org.

Service: Self-Realization Fellowship – 10-11am.

Tucson Meditation Group. Teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, author of the spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi, in 1920. Self-Realization Fellowship: Tucson Meditation Group, 1702 E Prince Rd, Ste 140. 520-792-6544. Yogananada-srf.org.

TucsonMeditationGroup.com.

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

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

Unity Spiritual Center of Peace – 10:30-11:30am. Be your most magnificent self. Learn, laugh, sing, and celebrate Oneness in spiritual community. All are welcome.

Sunday school for the kids. 1551 S Eastside Loop, Ste 121. 520-546-3696. Info@UnityChurchOfPeaceAZ.com.

Community Interfaith Church – 10:45am, Visioning Meditation; 11am, Sunday Celebration. Teaching New Thought Spirituality for a new way of living. Rev. George Wrigley, Senior Minister. 6265 N La Canada, south of Orange Grove Rd, on west side of road.

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: 520-884-5340. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com.

TheTempleOfUniversality.org.

Yogananda Gathering – 11am. 3rd Sun. Attune to Yogananda’s teachings through chanting, meditation affirmations, readings and the beautiful Festival of Light ceremony.” Snack and fellowship follows. 1002 E Prince Rd. Elizabeth: 520-299-9309. AnandaArizona.org.

Natural Way Wellness Spa Classes – 1pm. Offering amazing classes including Chakra Yoga, Essential Oils Skin Care, and more. Natural Way Wellness Spa, 329 E 7th St. For dates & class info: 520-882-8828.

Meditation for Spiritual Awareness – 1-2:15pm.

1st, 3rd, & 5th Sun. Meditation meetings. Free.

Wellness First, 3861 N 1st Ave. SOS.org.

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.

Curves Laughter YogHA Club – 5:30pm. Free and open to the public. 2816 N Campbell Ave, Albertson’s Center, northeast corner Glenn & Campbell. Contact Joanie: 520-349-7451 or Judy: 520-638-8400 or Info@laughteryogawithgita.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.

Meditation: Self-Realization Fellowship – 6-8pm.

Tucson Meditation Group. Teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, author of the spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi, in 1920. Self-Realization Fellowship: Tucson Meditation Group, 1702 E Prince Rd, Ste 140. 520-792-6544.

Yogananada-srf.org. TucsonMeditationGroup.com.

Desert Ashram ­– 7pm. Also Thurs, 7pm. Immerse yourself in a beautiful and peaceful monastic center.

Spiritual teachings of Swami Amar Jyoti, chanting, meditation, library, bookshop, walking paths. Free.

Personal retreats available. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384.

monday Morning and Evening Meditation – 7am & 7pm, Daily. Begin and end your day with Sanskrit chanting, worship and meditation. 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.

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.

Elder Circles – 10:30am. 3rd Mon. The Wisdom Journey, a safe, respectful place for harvesting your life. A project of Center for Community Dialogue.

Requires registration at OASIS. Fee. Oasis, 2099 E River Rd. Confirm meeting: 520-298-6542.

DelJonesAZ@cox.net. OurFamilyServices.org.

Aquatic Therapy Rehabilitation – 11:30am. Mon & Wed. With Carolyn Rashti, MS. Slow movements and breathing relieve pain, tension, depression and improve tone, circulation and endurance. 1st class free; $160/8 classes. Santa Rita Springs. 520-742-4292.

AquaticRelaxation.com.

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: 520-694-4605. Kathleen Pickrel, LMSW: 520-694-4786.

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Enjoy Natural Awakenings on the GO! Your healthy living, healthy planet lifestyle app for the iPhone and iPad. NaturalTucson.com

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Qigong Class – 6-7pm. Taoist & Sufi Meditation, 7:15pm. A gentle practice that activates your body’s meridian pathways, loosens your 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.

The Art and Science of Raja Yoga – 6-8pm. 2nd & 4th Mon. Study group presents practical tools to solve the many problems of daily life. 1002 E Prince Rd. Elizabeth: 520-299-9309. AnandaArizona.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.

tuesday Certified Reiki Master/Life Coach – By appt. Promote healing through stress reduction and relaxation. Learn new life skills and explore the possibilities. Practitioner, Sheryl Brown. $30/hr session by appt. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-907-8983.

EnrichmentLifeCoaching.com.

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 for Fun – 10-11am. Women only. All belly types welcomed. DeeAnn Saber teaches you more ways to have fun with your own body. $5/ seniors, $10/others. WellnessFirst!, 3861 N First Ave. DeeAnn: 520-668-0039.

Grief Recovery Outreach Program – 10-11:30am.

9-wk program. For anyone grieving a significant emotional loss. Only the first few meetings open to new participants. Materials fee: $15/book. Country Club of La Cholla on 8700 N La Cholla Blvd. Mary Kay LeFevour: 520-230-4450.

Free Telephone-In on Health Questions – 10am12pm. Got a nagging health concern? Energy Field Analysis is used to answer information unique to your health. Sponsored by The Healing Clinic - Where You Heal It. Cheryl Jeffries, Certified Practitioner: 520-309-8726.

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.

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

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.

Alice Bailey Books – 7pm. Reading of books channeled to Alice A. Bailey by Djwhal Khul. Facilitated

by Rev. Inger Mason, followed by guided meditation.

Start any time. Free. Details: 520-331-5252.

Ganoderma Coffee – English Conference: 7pm.

Learn more about Ganoderma. Consultant Luis & Alma Celaya invite you as their guest. Please announce you are Luis & Alma Celaya’s guest and receive a free sample. Free. At the Kettle Restaurant, 748 W Starr Pass Blvd (22nd & I-10). 520-955-4398.

Ganoderma Coffee – Spanish Conference: 7pm.

Learn more about Ganoderma. Consultant Luis & Alma Celaya invite you as their guest. Please announce you are Luis & Alma Celaya’s guest and receive a free sample. Free. At Los Portales Restaurant, 2615 S 6th Ave. 520-955-4398.

Oneness Deeksha Circle – 7-9pm. Transformational energy that leads to a permanent awakening: bliss, divine grace, immediate inner peace and more. Donation. Cactus Flower Wellness Center, 5813 N Oracle Rd. Jon Michael, certified trainer: 520-869-4982.

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.

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.

Ned’s Nature Walk – Thru Dec 19. 8:30-11:30am. Volunteer naturalist Ned Harris leads a nature walk for adults along moderately difficult trails. Wear good walking shoes and carry water. Free. Sabino Canyon Visitors Center, 5700 N Sabino Canyon Rd. 520-749-8700.

Rainbow Sun Qigong – 9-10am. This ancient Chinese mind-body-spirit healing practice lowers stress, boosts immune system, calms the mind, creates balance and harmony within and more. Barbara Evans-Levine. $7/ class. Lotus Massage & Wellness Center, 2850 E Grant.

520-760-0054, Bjel17@yahoo.com.

Energization, Chanting and Meditation – 5pm, West or 6pm, East. Practice techniques taught by Paramahansa Yogananda. Free. Two locations: West, 3009 N Gaia Place (Grant/Silverbell/Goret Rd), 520-743-1948. East, 4651 N Tierra Alta Dr (Catalina Hwy/Houghton). 520-607-7760. AnandaArizona.org.

Kundalini Yoga Meets Joyology – 9:30-10:30am. With Rami Katz. For beginners and seasoned yogis alike, using humor, music and energy medicine. $8/class.

WellnessFirst!, 3861 N 1st Ave. 520-209-1755. Rami: 520-405-4068.

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. Loti: 520-490-5500.

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

Experience the healing peace of shared Silence.

Unity Spiritual Center of Peace welcomes all who wish to explore and discover their Oneness with Spirit. 1551 S Eastside Loop, Ste 121. 520-546-3696.

Info@UnityChurchOfPeaceAZ.com.

Yoga Flow – 6-7:15pm. Medicine Wheel Wellness Center, 4650 W Jojoba Dr, 85745.

MedicineWheelWellnessCenter.com.

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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.

Aquatic Therapy Rehabilitation – 11:30am. Also Mon. With Carolyn Rashti, MS. Slow movements and breathing relieve pain, tension, depression and improve tone, circulation and endurance. 1st class free; $160/8 classes. Santa Rita Springs. 520-742-4292. AquaticRelaxation.com.

Metaphysical Meet-Up – 2-3:30pm. Explore subjects such as synchronicity, energy fields, spirituality, the inner voice or knowing, alternative modalities, Don Miguel Ruiz’Agreements work. Free. The Healing Clinic; Where You Heal It, 11440 W Picture Rocks Rd. Cheryl Jeffries: 520-309-8726, CJeffries@WhereYouHealIt.com.

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. 520-795-8612, Dsrtdrgn@gmail.com.

BaGua – 6-8pm. Join Tony DellaCroce for an experience in this ancient internal martial art practice. $10. Caritas Center for Healing, 330 E 16th St. Tony: Waterformed@msn.com. CaritasHealing.com.

Meditation: Self-Realization Fellowship – 6-8pm. Tucson Meditation Group. Teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, author of the spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi, in 1920. Self-Realization Fellowship: Tucson Meditation Group, 1702 E Prince Rd, Ste 140. 520-792-6544.

Yogananada-srf.org. TucsonMeditationGroup.com.

Tao Time I Ching Seminar – 6-8pm. Explore I Ching hexagrams through Taoist, Buddhist and Confucian text. Make inquiries and interpret responses. $5.

Central Tucson location. Info: 520-331-1956. RSVP: TaoTime@DaleBruder.com.

Deeksha, the Oneness Blessing – 6:30pm. Awaken to Divine love, inner peace, quieting of your mind, and grace, through Deeksha, a blessing and transfer of energy. $10 suggested. With Lucia Maya: 520-204-6280, LuminousAdventures.com.

thursday iRest® Meditation – 8-8:45am. Introduction to the basic practice of yoga nidra. Experience profound relaxation, peace and greater sense of harmony in your daily life.

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.

St. Philip’s Laughter Yoga Club – 10:30am. Free.

St. Philips in the Hills, recital/rehearsal room, 4440 N Campbell Ave at River. Jim Twomey: 520-240-2188 or PeaceForYou@mail.com.

Free Tai Chi and Chi Kung – 11am-12:30pm. Gentle flowing movements that relax the body, calm the mind, improve health, enhance your energy and make you feel good.

Church of Christ, 2848 N Mountain Ave. 520-795-8612.

Dsrtdrgn@gmail.com.

Heal yourself Through Yoga – 4pm. Personalized therapeutic yoga for women in the Viniyoga tradition. $10/drop-in, $42/5-class card, $75/10-class card. Desert

Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384.

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.

Miracle Marketplace – 5-8pm. Fresh organic produce at the Monterey Court Farmers’ Market. New vendors always welcome. Ample parking. 505 W Miracle Mile, one block west of Oracle Rd at 14th Ave. 520-207-2429 x 2, Marketplace@MontereyCourtAZ.com , MontereyCourtAZ.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.

Yum Yum Stretch – 6-7:15pm. Also Fri, 10am. Led by Jaime Chandler, LMT. A unique blend of gentle yoga, breathing, meditation, and fun with exercise balls. $10 or 10 sessions for price of 9. Caritas Center for Healing.

520-979-2836. Jrcenterprises@gmail.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.

Guest Speaker Series, 2nd Thurs (Oct-May); Small Group Sharing Meetings, 3rd Thurs year round. Share NDE’s and other spiritual transformations. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. Susan or Chuck: 520-395-2365. TucsonIANDS.org.

Qigong for Health & Energy – 6:30-7:30pm. Relax into your body with breathing, energy movement, balance exercises and gentle self-massage. Oliver Wilson, teaching since 1997. $8/class; $30/5 classes. Lotus Massage & Wellness Center, 2850 E Grant. 520-881-0723.

OliversOasis7@gmail.com.

Desert Ashram ­– 7pm. Immerse yourself in a beautiful and peaceful monastic center. Spiritual teachings of Swami Amar Jyoti, chanting, meditation, library, bookshop, walking paths. Free. Personal retreats available.

Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384.

Ganoderma Coffee – Spanish Conference: 7pm. Learn more about Ganoderma. Consultant Luis & Alma Celaya invite you as their guest. Please announce you are Luis & Alma Celaya’s guest and receive a free sample. Free. At Los Portales Restaurant, 2615 S 6th Ave. 520-955-4398.

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, 520-790-7374.

friday Personal Retreats – Desert Ashram, a contemplative meditation center, welcomes you for a personal retreat of peace, quiet and inspiration. Spiritual teachings of Swami Amar Jyoti, meditation, chanting, library, guest house, spacious grounds, walking paths. 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384.

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.

Elder Circles – 10am. 2nd Fri. The Wisdom Journey, a safe, respectful place for harvesting your life. A project of Center for Community Dialogue. St. Francis in the Foothills, 4625 E River at Swan. Confirm meeting: 520-298-6542.

DelJonesAZ@cox.net. OurFamilyServices.org.

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 – 10am2pm. 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.

IONS Universal Energy Circle – 7pm. 4th Fri. Open to all forms of energy work. Give or receive energy work; participate in a guided meditation. Free, suggested $5. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco.

Marshad2002@msn.com or Julie_Evansa@hotmail.com.

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.

Meditation: Self-Realization Fellowship – 7-8:30pm.

Tucson Meditation Group. Teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, author of the spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi, in 1920. Self-Realization Fellowship: Tucson Meditation Group, 1702 E Prince Rd, Ste 140. 520-792-6544.

Yogananada-srf.org. TucsonMeditationGroup.com.

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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.

Aqua Yoga – 11:30am-12:45pm. With Norma Itule.

Generate flexibility, strength and balance. Calm conscious breathing and enjoy the luxury of being present in this moment. $15/class. Santa Rita Springs. 520-977-6847.

AquaticRelaxation.com.

Spiritual Development for Children – 12-1pm.

With Allarah LaVelle (Allarah Shashona). Teach your children how to have a closer connection to God/Spirit/ Creator and their Angels/Guides. $10. WellnessFirst!, 3861 N First Ave. Preregister required: 520-742-6393 or TheVoiceOfSpirit.net.

Qigong and Tai Chi Kung – 2-3pm. With Joe Pinella.

Harness the power of your mind, spirit and body for personal well-being. Combine breathing techniques, movement and inspirational visualizations. $10/class.

WellnessFirst!, 3861 N First Ave. 520-343-3523.

Joe@QigongHealingInstitute.com.

Bruno Groening Circle of Friends Community Hours – 3-4:30pm. Introductions by appointment.

Free. University of Arizona Medical Center, 1501 N Campbell Ave, Room E, cafeteria. Evey Weissman: 520-904-4801, Weissmae@email.arizona.edu.

Bruno-Groening.org/English.

Wisdom Circle – 4pm. 1st Sat. The Wisdom Journey, a safe, respectful place for harvesting your life. A project of Center for Community Dialogue. New Moon Haven, 16256 N Oracle Rd, Catalina. Confirm meeting: 520-298-6542.

DelJonesAZ@cox.net. OurFamilyServices.org.

Toastmasters of Unity – 4:30-5:30pm. Learn how to speak in public with a friendly, supportive group in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Everyone welcome. Risky Business, 6866 E Sunrise Dr. Jeff Hafner: 520-861-7039.

ToastmastersOfUnity.com.

Miracle Marketplace: Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market – 8am-12pm. Fresh organic produce, artisans, psychic readings, and more. New vendors always welcome.

Ample parking. Monterey Court, 505 W Miracle Mile at 14th Ave. 520-207-2429 x 2. Marketplace@MontereyCourtAZ.com. MontereyCourtAZ.com.

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.

Tucson Children Need Your Help – 10am-12pm. 2nd Sat. See how can become a foster family. Learn the requirements and process in becoming a foster family.

CPES Loving Hearts Foster Care, 2828 N Country Club, Ste 100. 884-7954.

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communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email Holly@NaturalTucson.com to request our media kit.

ACUPUNCTURE 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.

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 28.

BIO-TOUCH CENTER 5634 E Pima St, 85712 520-323-7951 Office@justtouch.com JustTouch.com

Practicing and teaching Bio-Touch to alleviate pain and stress, and support good health through all stages of life. Personal sessions are shared on a donation basis. See ad on page 32.

CAROL DANIEL, LMT

520-760-3358 TucsonMindfulMassage.com

Experience the healing and intuitive touch of an accomplished professional massage therapist who for the past 27 years has used a wide variety of modalities on a diverse clientele.

Massage promotes health and fosters a deep sense of physical and mental peace.

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LASTONE THERAPY

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

LaStone® 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 28.

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 28.

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 page 28.

MEDICINE WHEEL DENTAL & WELLNESS CENTER Mercedez Lucke CranioSacral, Myo Fascia, Energetic Release 4650 W. Jojoba, 85745 520-743-7101

Come and experience a unique bodywork session by Mercedez Lucke. She utilizes Dr. Swidler’s Percussion Table in combination with CranioSacral Therapy, Myo Fascia/energetic release and combinations of massage and intuitive body work. Evening/wkend by appt. See ad on page 15.

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 28.

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 28.

books THE EMPATHY FACTOR

Marie Miyashiro, APR Author, Speaker, Business Consultant 520-777-7271 P.O. Box 64338; 85728 Marie.Miyashiro@elucity.com EmpathyFactorAtWork.com

For business owners and team leaders who want to increase productivity and profits, this book offers both real-world insights and practical tools for winning workplace collaborations. See ad on page 33.

EAT BY CHOICE, NOT BY HABIT Sylvia Haskvitz 520-572-9295 Silgiraffe@aol.com EatByChoice.net

Using the Nonviolent Communication process, explore your inner critic’s messages that underlie your eating patterns and translate your judgments into compassion to connect with your underlying needs. Create the quality of relationship with food that you would like. Eat by Choice Adult and youth e-guidebooks available at eatbychoice.net. See ad on page 24.

business services MARIE MIYASHIRO, APR

Elucity Network, Inc. Business Consultant, Author, Speaker 520-777-7271 P.O. Box 64338; 85728 Marie.Miyashiro@elucity.com EmpathyFactorAtWork.com

For business owners and team leaders who want to increase productivity and profits, Marie consults, writes, and speaks on the topic of winning workplace collaborations. See ad on page 33.

chiropractic GENESIS NATURAL MEDICINE CENTER Fred Weiner, DC 520-495-4400

Dr Weiner provides comprehensive chiropractic care utilizing muscle testing, structural adjustment, nutrition, meridian therapies, organ system targeted reflexology, and related techniques and therapies based on individual needs. See ad on pages 7.

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 NeoReichian, Deep Feeling, Regressive Process similar to Bio-energetics 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 28.

COACHING SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESS

Gail Benton , Owner Tucson, Az. T: 520-296-5695 C: 520-404-4819 Gail@coachingsolutionsforbusiness.com

Business coaching for entrepreneurs, couples, family businesses.

Align your Money Mindset, Business Systems, Life Purpose and Passion. Call for a complimentary Strategy Session. See ad on page 35.

HEALTHY COUPLES 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 12.

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 on page 32.

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.

LIGHT YOUR INNNER FIRE

LIFE COACHING FOR WOMEN Terri Levine, Coach-on-Fire 520-982-7091 Info@lightyourinnerfirecoaching.com

Take the passion challenge today!

Become clear about what’s important to you and what you really want in your life. Identify your top 3 passions and learn to align your life with those passions. Use awesome fire starters to stay focused and overcome obstacles. See ad page 5.

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.

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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 page 28.

colon hydrotherapy GENESIS NATURAL MEDICINE CENTER Dr. Nancy Aton Family Practice 520-495-4400

Dr Aton emphasizes the importance of healthy diet, is committed to helping patients achieve optimal health using natural methods and has been offering colon hydroptherapy to patients for six years. See ad on pages 7.

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.

VERY SPECIAL ALTERNATIVES Vonnie Schultz Albrecht, RN Central Tucson location 520-403-1686 VerySpecialAlternatives@gmail.com

Confidentiality, privacy, and respect for your individual needs. Closed gravity system with dual-filtered, UV-purified water and disposable speculums. Probiotic reflorastation.

Also offering consultation, referral services, ear coning, phlebotomy skills, The One Command. Affordable rates & packages. By appointment including weekends.

dentistry MEDICINE WHEEL DENTAL Dr. Steven A. Swidler DDS & Dr. Kenneth C. Glass DDS 4650 W. Jojoba Dr., 85745 520-743-7101 MedicineWheelDental.com

Medicine Wheel Dental is Tucson’s Premier holistic integrative dental practice. Utilizing a balanced mix of traditional dentistry with exclusive naturopathic, holistic and alternative modalities, Medicine Wheel Dental provides the highest level of personalized dental care. “With awareness we can make a choice.” See ad on page 15.

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SMILE SPA

Dr. Mickel Malek, DDS 2498 E. River Rd. ;85710 520-529-8000 GoSmileSpa.com

Dr. Mickel Malek’s practice is mercury-free and based on holistic and health-based dentistry. The on-site sister Spa provides full-service stress-reducing treatments. Staff share options and insight, allowing for educated decisions in holistic, cosmetic and conventional dentistry.

See ad on back cover.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION 1-800-654-2765 Energyefficiency@swgas.com SwGasLiving.com/Efficiency

Delivering smart energy solutions for your home or business. Take advantage of our programs and incentives on residential and commercial high-efficiency equipment and learn a Smarter Greener Better® way to save money and the environment.

energy work 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 21.

INTEGRATIVE THERAPIES

Keep Your Energy System Flowing Candace Studebaker 520-818-3848 SheHawk12@aol.com IntegrativeEnergyTherapies.weebly.com

Testing and treating all 9 dynamic parts of the body’s energy system to rebalance for health.

Bars-Access Consciousness, Reiki, Healing Touch, Therapeutic Touch and emotional and spiritual issues addressed. Individual instruction to maintain balance in the energy system.

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.CE’s available for all Reiki levels.

green living SOUTHERN ARIZONA GREEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Rick Small, President 2840 N. Country Club Rd., Ste. 101 520-834-7362 SAGCC.org

SAGCC was formed to foster the success of green business and enterprise in Southern Arizona by uniting our members under the premise of sustainable business.

We envision Southern Arizona as a leader in sustainable enterprise with a vibrant green economy committed to environmental and social responsibility.

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.

Hair Salons PROJEKK

Modern Organic Hairdressing Placita de la Luna 204 W. Grant Rd. 520-331-9006 ProjekkHair@yahoo.com

In the courtyard of placita de la luna, enter projekK hair studio and notice the scents of pine, rosemary and sage. Stylist Kathie features U.K. inspired cuts that need minimal styling. Haircolour is ammonia free and organic, providing beautiful professional results.

healthfood stores NEW LIFE HEALTH CENTERS NewLifeHealth.com

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 on pages 26 and 27.

HAWAIIAN ENERGY MEDICINE Zelie Duvauchelle 520-237-7533 ZelieD.com

Hawaiian Energy Medicine Ho’oponopono, to set right, a Hawaiian process for cleansing old memories and entanglements from the past.

Combined with Biodynamic CranioSacral makes for a powerful combination. Open to the suchness, live an authentic life.

HOPE HEALING

Jodi Encinas 520-275-1861 JodiHopeHealing@gmail.com

Awaken to your highest potential.

Energy healing helps you to move beyond any issue of the mind, body and spirit. For the individual, group or business owner who is ready for life to flow. 1/2 off your first session.

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Screening thermography has the opportunity to detect changes at any stage in the development of breast cancer from the first year through to when a tumor is dense enough to be seen with mammography. This early detection of change can lead to earlier diagnosis and better treatment options as well as the opportunity for patients and their healthcare practitioners to intervene at an early stage with preventive treatment.

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healthy eating EAT BY CHOICE, NOT BY HABIT Sylvia Haskvitz 520-572-9295 Silgiraffe@aol.com EatByChoice.net

Using the Nonviolent Communication process, explore your inner critic’s messages that underlie your eating patterns and translate your judgments into compassion to connect with your underlying needs. Create the quality of relationship with food that you would like. See ad on page 24.

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 pages 8 and 34.

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.

Organo Gold Consultant Luis & Alma Celaya buenisimocafe1@gmail.com 520-955-4398 Buenisimo1.OrganoGold.com

Having heartburn after drinking coffee? Ganoderma coffee is your solution. Enjoy a cup of coffee that provides great flavor and amazing benefits to your health by supporting the Immune system, Lowering cholesterol, providing energy, supporting circulation, Liver protection and antioxidante. See ad on page 16.

holistic healing 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, and wellness classes.

Select from our panel of experienced practitioners. Rental space for classes/ workshops is also available in this beautiful center located in a calm, historic neighborhood.

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.

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.

JOURNEY TO WELLNESS

Pam McMahon, Ph.D., CHt, NCC 520-730-0236 LifeHealer4U@aol.com LifeHealer.org

Devoted to optimally enhancing and improving your overall natural state of being and daily life. Ear Candling, Ionic Detox Foot Baths, Hypnotherapy, Reflexology, Herbal and Nutritional Counseling, Wellness Planning and Guidance. Beautiful and serene practice space, open 7-days/week. Experience vibrant health today. See ad pages 19.

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 5.

THE HEALING CLINIC – WHERE YOU HEAL IT

Cheryl Jeffries, CCHT, CSD, Practitioner 520-309-8726 CJeffries@whereyouhealit.com WhereYouHealIt.com

Whether the issue is physical, emotional or spiritual, there is a healing path for you at the clinic. The environment is one of support and mentoring in combination with results- oriented advanced healing practices. What if? FREE consultation. See ad on page 13.

HOMEopathy DESERT ROSE HOMEOPATHICS & HERBALS 3065 N. Campbell Ave. SW Corner of Hedrick & Campbell 520-918-0100 M-F 10-6, Sat. 9-1.

DesertRoseHomeopathics.com

A specialty shop offering homeopathics, flower essences, vitamins, herbal tinctures, supplements, LifeWave patches and locally crafted blends.

Personalized consultations. Hard-tofind remedies. Well-known brands.

Safe, balanced, natural alternatives for adults, children and pets. Come by and enter our monthly drawing to win free products.

HOME loans KAREN M FISHER, NMLS # 180167 Nova Home Loans 6245 E. Broadway Blvd., Ste. 400 Tucson, 85711 520-202-4108 520-977-0214 Karen.Fisher@novahomeloans.com HomeLoansForTucson.com

Karen Fisher is a mortgage originator for Nova Home Loans. She specializes in purchase and refinance transactions with conventional, FHA, and VA financing. See ad on page 2.

R’S RAW KITCHEN Arlene H. Siegel 520-256-1663 rawkitchen.co

Magic happens making and eating healthy, delicious foods together.

Learn through a hands-on experience how to prepare raw vegan foods. All eating preferences welcome!

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HOME SERVICES

Pam McMahon, Ph.D., CHt, NCC Board Certified Hypnotherapist 520-730-0236 LifeHealer4U@aol.com LifeHealer.org

Mary’s House Cleaning Service

8808 East Dexter Dr., 85715 520-360-0688 MarysHouseCleaning.com Mary_Victoria_Glenn@hotmail.com

Providing chemical-free house cleaning and window washing services throughout the Metro Tucson, Vail, Rita Ranch, Marana since 1993.

Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and move out/in services. Licensed, insured, pet-friendly, reasonal rates, all natural cleaning products. Free consultation.

PLANET HUGGER 877-624-3326 Planet-Hugger.com

An eco-friendly home and office cleaning company & offers natural cleaning products.

877-624-3326. See ad on page 30.

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.

INTUITIVE GUIDANCE Rev. Maria Kingsley Hypnotherapist & EFT/NLP Practitioner 1636 N. Swan, Ste. 100 520-780-0170 Kadakingsley@msn.com

Change what is stopping you from living the happy, free life you have wanted all along. Intuitive Wisdom is available for you. We can access this together through hypnotherapy, remove obstacles with EFT and anchor new thoughts and behaviors with Neuro-Linguisitc Programming. It’s fun and effective. Free initial interview. See ad on page 24.

One-on-one hypnotherapy treatments in weight loss, smoking cessation, insomnia, anxiety, and past life regression therapy. Pam’s unrelenting mission is to help others let go of limiting behaviors and beliefs, discover their power and live up to their highest potential. See ad pages 19.

metaphysical gifts & supplies New Moon Haven

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.

See ad on page 21.

Love nature? Get creative with free stock photos/videos for design, web or print use. Find fun, informative and inspiring nature DVDs and photography gifts. All available online at UniqueViewsofNature.com.

See ad on page 10.

naturopathic medicine GENESIS NATURAL MEDICINE CENTER Dr. Micheal Uzick Dr. Nancy Aton 3920 N. Campbell Ave. 520-495-4400 GenesisNMC.com

Genesis offers superior care in: Naturopathic Oncology, Gynecology, Pediatrics, Family Practice, Primary Care, Chiropractic, Nutritional Counseling, Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, Colon Hydrotherapy, Intravenous nutrient therapy, Lymphatic Drainage, Massage, Far Infrared Sauna. See ad on pages 7.

Dr. DeeAnn Saber, NMD WellnessFIRST! 3861 N. First Ave., 85729 520-209-1755 3861WellnessFirst.com

Dr. Saber is a Primary Care Naturopathic Physician who specializes in Endocrinology and Functional Medicine. Using science-based information as well as your personal symptoms we will together find the best way to your optimal health. See ad page 20.

personal growth and development Dale Bruder 1505 N Alamo Pl., 85712 520-331-1956 DaleBruder.com TaoTime@dalebruder.com

started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity. ~ Martin Luther King Jr. Tucson

Rose@uniqueviewsofnature.com UniqueViewsofNature.com

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New moon seminars engaging spiritual alchemy in a Zen Taoist way.

Shojo 72 days over 2 ½ lunar cycles in an I Ching mandala of 12 hexagrams. Be in a time of blossoming, realize something and manifest it.

Register at dalebruder.com.

TOASTMASTERS OF UNITY ToastMastersOfUnity.com

Saturdays 4:30-5:30 pm. Learn how to speak in public with a friendly, supportive group in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

Check website for location.

Come see what Toastmasters is all about. Everyone welcome!

YOU CAN SPEAK IN PUBLIC WITH CONFIDENCE Rose M. Mayer EFT Practitioner 520-400-0758 Rose@rosemmayer.com RoseMMayer.com

Petrified of speaking in public?

Tired of being passed over for promotions due to fear of public speaking? Want to feel more confident? Easily and quickly overcome your nervousness and fear of speaking in public in any situation. Free consultation! See ad on page 17.

physical therapy PEDERSEN PHYSICAL THERAPY Michelle Pedersen, PT WellnessFIRST! 3861 N. First Ave., 85729 520-603-8640 PedersenPT.com

Michelle integrates traditional physical therapy and structural bodywork to treat your whole body. She helps to establish new movement patterns that promote flexibility, coordination, balance and stamina and accelerate your pain-free recovery. Michelle holds certifications in lymphedema and kinesio taping. See ad on page 14.

resorts SUNGLOW RANCH

Brooks Bradbury, General Manager 14066 S. Sunglow Ranch Pearce, 85625 520-824-3334 Reservations@sunglowranch.com SunglowRanch.com

Sunglow is a hideaway guest ranch in the Chiricahua Mountains of southeast Arizona offering guests comfortable lodging, inspired dining and a breadth of activities. See ad on pages 17.

retreats/workshops JOURNEYS IN CONSCIOUSNESS Tina Suaso, PhD 520-405-0963 Vsuaso@comcast.net JourneysInConsciousness.com

Journeys in Consciousness workshops are for those beginning a more conscious journey or for those wishing to deepen their connection to self and the divine through nature and spiritual practice.

SUNGLOW RANCH

Brooks Bradbury, General Manager 14066 S. Sunglow Ranch Pearce, 85625 520-824-3334 Reservations@sunglowranch.com SunglowRanch.com

Sunglow is a hideaway guest ranch in the Chiricahua Mountains of southeast Arizona offering guests comfortable lodging, inspired dining and a breadth of activities. See ad on pages 17.

salon/spa services I-KO-I SALON AND SPA

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

MagicBeeNutrition.com

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. Call 520-881-6096.

Natural Way Wellness Spa

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

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 31.

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 16.

shamanic healing

329 E 7th St. 520-882-8828 NaturalWayWellnessSpa.com

FOUNDATION FOR SHAMANIC STUDIES

PURE AESTHETICS

We offer Michael Harner’s The Way of the Shaman workshop and other core shamanism trainings. Visit website for upcoming course dates, descriptions, locations, and fees.

Natural Way Wellness Spa believes in affordable and all natural whole body health. Services include massage, facials, peels, waxing, body treatments, custom aromatherapy, and personal yoga instruction.

Book now by phone at (520)-8828828 or online NaturalWayWellnessSpa.com. See ad on page 6.

5110 E. 5th St., 85711 520-514-PURE(7873) PureSAestheticsTucson.com

Interested in skincare? Pure Aesthetics Natural Skincare School is the only school in Tucson dedicated exclusively to aesthetic education. We offer a variety of spa services including facials, waxing, and body treatments, as well a selection of truly natural skincare products.

VAHALLA NATURAL SPA AND BEAUTY

Arizona Faculty Member: Melissa M. Dawahare, NMD, RN 480-993-8249 Shamanism@drmelissa.com DrMelissa.com/workshops

skincare MONSOON NECTAR

520-366-1641 MonsoonNectar@gmail.com MonsoonNectar.com FB: Monsoon Nectar

100% pure essential oils and botanical skin care promises vibrant skin. Bioconscious, intricate formulas target anti-aging with immune boosting properties and moisturizers for improved well-being. Order or find retail locations on website.

Trudy Erickson 520-743-1249 Beautipage.com/TrudyErickson

Enjoy spa treatments and have beautiful skin with natural safe cosmeceuticals. No harmful preservatives, sulfates, parabens or gluten. No artificial dyes. fragrances. Cruelty free, made in America. Call for custom facial or shop online at your leisure. Beautiful healthy gift collections!

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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 on page 19.

DESERT ASHRAM

3403 W. Sweetwater Dr., 85745 520-743-0384 Desert Ashram is a contemplative meditation center devoted to transforming individual and global consciousness. Spiritual Teachings (Satsang) of Swami Amar Jyoti, chanting, meditation 7:30 pm Thursdays, Sundays. Worship, meditation 7 am, 7 pm daily.

Women’s hatha yoga, library, bookshop, retreats.

KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTER ARIZONA 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.

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.

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 TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com TheTempleOfUniversality.org

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.

Tucson IANDS Experience Sharing (TIES) Facilitators: Chuck & Susan 520-395-2365 TucsonIANDS.org

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.

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.

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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.”

weight loss EAT BY CHOICE, NOT BY HABIT Sylvia Haskvitz 520-572-9295 Silgiraffe@aol.com EatByChoice.net

Using the Nonviolent Communication process, explore your inner critic’s messages that underlie your eating patterns and translate your judgments into compassion to connect with your underlying needs. Create the quality of relationship with food that you would like. See ad on page 24.

KEIFER WELLNESS CENTER John R. Keifer, DC 4431 N. Swan Rd. Tucson, 85718 520-577-1717

For over 25 years, Dr. Keifer continues to be committed to the most advanced procedures in healthcare. As a certified Brimhall Practitioner, he incorporates cutting edge therapeutics to create a well organized, methodical approach to health. See ad on page 18.

yoga Self Centered Yoga & Fitness 4425 N. Campbell Ave. 520-299-0331 MySelfCentered.com

The studio offers all styles of yoga for any level with awesome instructors, location, events for health & wellness, a boutique featuring Monsoon Nectar Organic Skin Care and the Ultimate Stress Escape Yoga & Lifestyle Retreat in Costa Rica, UltimateStressEscape.com.

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