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lessings to you, dear reader, this holiday season! Thank you for picking up this month’s issue of Natural Awakenings. Whether you’re a regular reader or this is your first time reading our free monthly publication, we thank you for your support! I’d like to give a shout out to the people who make this magazine happen every month. Sara Shrode of Campfire Studios is the amazing graphic designer who puts our magazine together each month as well as creates some of the ads and graphics that are needed. As her company name implies, Sara is especially fond of camping. Michelle Hamburger wears dual hats. She’s one of our ad salespeople and is also our roving reporter who writes most of the Community Spotlights. Michelle is a fashionista who loves to recySara Shrode cle, and she is happily and healthily gluten-free. Editing help comes from Karen Adams, Randy Kambic, Michele Rose and, most recently, Cheryl Hynes, as well as from our corporate office that supplies us with leading-edge editorial as well as heart-centered assistance in all the ways they can to help their 95+ publishers grow and flourish. Also, I’d like to honor and recognize our advertisers who are what keeps us in business. Please be sure to thank them by utilizing their products or services if you feel called to do so. Michelle Our theme for December is Awakening Humanity and feaHamburger tures Judith Fertig’s article, “Sacred Activism: Love in Action Can Change the World.” Here are two quotes from her article that warmed my heart: “Kindness reveals kinship. It gives us connection to everything greater than us and everything else that is kind in the universe.” ~ Mark Nepo “Sacred activism is a fusion of two of the most powerful fires of the human psyche— the mystic’s passion for God and the activist’s passion for justice.” ~ Andrew Harvey Some people think they’re such a small cog in a giant machine that their actions surely don’t matter; or maybe they don’t know where to begin. Possibly they’re too tired to care, in which case they must first nurture and care for themselves. No one should live in a world of not caring. There are many ways to make the world even better: help a friend; pick up litter; smile; give; share; pray; be an answer to a prayer for someone; visit someone who doesn’t get out much; offer to babysit; or drive someone to an appointment. Sit in silence for a few moments and let your heart fill with love. List all the ways that you can make a difference. Do what you can with the time, money and energy you have at the time. Adjust as needed. Inspire others to do the same. Shine On!

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Compassionate Truth Opens for Business

lda Dorothy started Compassionate Truth to help individuals overcome the discomfort and anger that can be associated with family estrangement. “The focus is not on reconciliation since each person’s situation is unique,” explains Dorothy. “Instead, the focus is on eliminating the stress responses whenever the thought of the estrangement arises. Once we’re able to do that, our life changes because our choices are different. We achieve an authentic sense of peace within our body, and not just in words.” Dorothy said she started Compassionate Truth because she Elda Dorothy saw a need for healing the pain of family estrangement when she encountered her own resistance to addressing her familial estrangement. “Many people are secretly concealing their emotions surrounding their family estrangement for fear of judgment from others, which can especially be challenging around holidays and special life events,” explained Dorothy. Working with an energy healing method called Emotional Freedom Techniques, Dorothy works together with her clients to enable them to obtain clarity of their situation and achieve a true sense of peace. A common result from working with Dorothy is that people are able to let go of certain beliefs they may have harbored and are now able to see things from a different perspective. All sessions are held by Skype to enable people from anywhere to experience this relief. Working via Skype also makes it easier for people to fit what she provides into their busy schedule and from the comfort of their own home. For more information, visit CompassionateTruth.com. See ad, page 9.

Mind & Body Chiropractic Gets New Look

r. Vernon Kuznia, owner of Mind & Body Chiropractic Life Center, invites everyone to its customer appreciation day and open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on December 13 at its Roseville location. There will be food, door prizes and adjustments. The center recently experienced a facelift in October with a new look that includes two dividing half walls, new colors, new equipment, a new kids’ area and a tea station. Three wobble chairs have replaced three of the chairs with the wobble disks on them. A second whole body vibration platform has been added, and a new piece of equipment—a vibrating traction unit — was added to focus vibration therapy in the neck, low back, knees and shoulders. The purpose for the office remodel and new equipment was to add even more value to the already valuable and affordable chiropractic memberships. “Getting adjusted regularly is the most important thing that happens at the office, but these changes really make the value of being a member even greater even if people just use the equipment available at the office,” states Vernon.

olden Sun Chiropractic is hosting a Ladies’ Night Out from 6 to 8 p.m. on December 11. There will be an assortment Una Forde of vendors offering holiday gift baskets, 10-minute chair massages, antioxidant scans, facial spa, clothes, mineral make-up and essential oils. Dr. Una Forde will offer free chiropractic screenings. The event is free with a donation of a canned item of food. Canned goods will be donated to STEP, the local food shelf. Each vendor will have a holiday special and there will be drawings throughout the night. The first 10 ladies through the door will receive a gift bag. Location: 6009 Wayzata Blvd., Ste. 106, St. Louis Park. Call to RSVP, 952922-1478. See Community Resource Directory listing, page 28.

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he Metamorphosis Center, in Burnsville, is hosting a Holiday Boutique from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 6. This unique shopping experience will feature new age products, intuitive readings, gift certificates, sacred geometry tools and much more. Refreshments and food will be available throughout the day. “We are delighted to be hosting our second annual Holistic Holiday Boutique,” said owner Laura Strong. “ Whether you are looking for that perfect stocking stuffer or to reward yourself with a new tarot deck to bring in the new year, we’ve got you covered.” The Metamorphosis Center provides opportunities for people to explore their potential, exchange ideas and make positive shifts in their lives. The center hosts regularly scheduled events as well as special one-time events to inform, educate and develop a network for like-minded businesses and individuals to share resources and information. Location: 1301 Cliff Rd., Ste. 105, Burnsville, TheMetamorphosisCenter.net. See ad, page 11.

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win Cities Green Drinks will meet at 6:30 p.m., on Tuesday, December 9, at the Republic in Minneapolis. Republic 7 Corners restaurant and bar is Green Drinks new regular meet-up location. Until last summer, Green Drinks met the second Wednesday of every month, switching to different locales around the Twin Cities from session to session. Local organizer, Michelle Hamburger, explained that it would be helpful at this juncture to have consistency at the monthly meetings as some locations did not lend themselves to having speakers be heard. Plus, it was hard for people to find new and different locations and figure out parking, especially during winter months. “With one location that works, we know what to expect. And the Republic has been great to work with—receptive to our needs and very accommodating,” says Hamburger. For December, the nonprofit organization TLC, Transit for Livable Communities, will be hosting the evening and offering attendees an interactive discussion panel on topics surrounding public and no-motor transportation in the Twin Cities. Anyone is welcome to attend (RSVPs requested for December’s meet-up only). This free monthly meeting brings eco-minded citizens together to network and get to know others that are working or personally involved in sustainability efforts. Green Drinks is a global organization found in cities all over the world. The organization is made up of local volunteers that bring people together each month to share ideas, stories, goals, news and other environmental information. Location: Republic, 221 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis. RepublicMN.com. For more information, visit GreenDrinks.org or GreenDrinks.org/MN/Minneapolis-St.Paul.

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hristmas trees arrive at the Minneapolis Farmers Market on November 24, and are available daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., through December 23. Choosing a perfect tree from this enchanted forest is wonderful. The fresh-cut fragrance ignites memories of Christmases past and promises a merry future. Beyond the bracing scent are benefits galore. Evergreens are completely biodegradable. After Christmas, they can be recycled to benefit wildlife. Real Christmas trees are a renewable crop. “Growers plant one to three new seedlings for every tree they harvest,” states Larry Cermak, manager of the Minneapolis Farmers Market, “and when you choose a freshcut tree, you are supporting a local tree farmer.” Christmas tree farmers, who start trees from seeds or seedlings, nourish the soil before planting, followed by months of tagging, shearing, and harvesting. With some trees growing as tall as 20 feet, harvesting is heavy, cumbersome work. The historic red sheds at the Minneapolis Farmers Market are filled to overflowing with row after row of fresh, fragrant Christmas trees. To wander through the tall, lush Balsams, the stately Frasers, the old-fashioned Scotch and White Pines is to be immersed in a forest of Christmas. Lovely by day, the tree-filled sheds of the Minneapolis Farmers Market are positively magical by night, when they come alive with twinkling holiday lights. Choose a Balsam for its lovely fragrance; a long-lasting Fraser to keep your tree all-season long. Growers will be happy to answer questions and to help people choose the perfect tree. They will also help load it. For a fee, they’ll even deliver it. Location: 312 E. Lyndale Ave. N. For more information, visit MplsFarmersMarket.com.

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Calcium Supplements Raise Risk of Brain Lesions

Duke University study published in the British Journal of Nutrition this summer found that calcium supplements taken by elderly persons may increase the risk of brain lesions that are identified as hyperintensities on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scans. The researchers studied 227 adults over the age of 60. The patients were assessed for supplemental calcium intake and received brain scans via MRI. Those taking calcium supplements had more lesions of a volume typically associated with hypertension. They noted no dose-dependent relationship between lesion size and the amount of calcium being supplemented. The scientists commented that other studies have found calcium supplementation also associated with greater risk of artery disease. Hyperintensities are observed in normal aging, plus several neurological, psychiatric and autoimmune disorders that affect the brain. They constitute damage to brain tissue caused by restricted blood flow and have been linked to mild cognitive deficits and disturbances.

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onstipation, a common health concern, may cause more than just discomfort. Chronic constipation can lead to problems with the epithelial lining of the intestines that secrete and absorb nutrients, and even to colon cancer, according to a 2012 study conducted by the American College of Gastroenterology. Passing overly dense fecal waste can also aggravate hemorrhoids. According to Steven Frank, founder of Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rite, an herbal remedies company, two key nutrients can contribute to a solution. For most people, ingesting 1,000 milligrams of vitamin C per day through food sources and/or supplementation is sufficient to soften stools. In addition to oranges and a variety of citrus, good sources of vitamin C include strawberries, chili peppers, red and green bell peppers, kale, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and broccoli. Still, many need something more to accomplish the goal. Magnesium, critical in supporting muscle movement as well as heart health, may aid with peristalsis, the involuntary contractions of the intestines and colon that move fecal matter along. Magnesium also helps with the production of lubricating mucus. Magnesium food sources include beans and nuts, fish, avocados, bananas, yogurt, dark leafy greens and dark chocolate. A daily dose of 500 milligrams of magnesium is usually sufficient for good health and regularity. For more information, call 888-465-4404 or visit NaturesRiteRemedies.com. See ad, page 31.

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vidence of the effects of wireless technologies on human health continues to be controversial, with agreement on results remaining elusive. Now a new study published in the Journal of Plant Physiology found that human-generated microwave pollution can potentially be stressful to plants. Researchers from Romania’s Estonian University of Life Sciences tested three common garden plants—parsley, celery and dill weed. They exposed each to the types of microwave radiation equivalent to those produced by cell phones and wireless routers. Then these radiation-exposed plants were compared with identical plants not exposed to the radiation. The scientists noted that the irradiated plants had thinner cell walls; smaller chloroplasts (cellular sites of photosynthesis); smaller cell mitochondria (centers of energy production); and greater emission of volatile compounds, particularly monoterpenes and green leaf volatiles, which are protective, life-promoting components of the plants’ essential oils. The effects were stronger for the type of radiation produced by wireless routers. While essential oil production overall was increased by the frequency of the microwaves produced by cell phones, it was decreased by the frequency emitted by the routers.

artii Gudim of Divinely Directed is leading a 60-minute healing and guided meditation from 10 a.m. to noon, on Saturday, December 20, at Dynamic Journey Massage & Wellness, in Burnsville. Participants will listen to this month’s music which is programmed to promote self-healing and self-sustainability. “This sound healing and guided meditation supports your physical and spiritual well-being—body, mind and spirit,” says Gudim. “Participants experience a 60-minute journey of sound, vibration and frequency that is felt at the cellular level.” Gudim goes on to explain that the energy in the music is universal, aligned with source consciousness which is translated into sound. “This music supports your consciousness and body to regain its natural, healthy balance, thereby activating and strengthening your self-healing and self-sustainable abilities.” This is a monthly offering with new music and themes each time. Participants should bring bottled water, a yoga mat and a blanket. Cost is $30. Location: 1103 W. Burnsville Pkwy., Ste. 200, Burnsville. For more information or to RSVP, call 612-220-6539, email Martii@DivinelyDirected.com or visit DivinelyDirected.com.

Mistletoe Extract Benefits Pancreatic Cancer Patients

study published in the European Journal of Cancer revealed that a mistletoe extract may lengthen life for patients with severe pancreatic cancer. German researchers tested 220 patients with advanced stage pancreatic cancer, an aggressive, often fatal disease. The patients were divided into two groups; one was given up to 10 milligrams of Viscum album (European mistletoe) three times a week for up to 12 months. Both groups received supportive care throughout the study period. The average length of survival for those taking the mistletoe extract, 4.8 months, was nearly twice that of the other group, 2.7 months; a survival period typically dates from the original diagnosis. Within a group considered to have a good prognosis, the survival period for those that consumed the extract, averaging 6.6 months, was more than double that of the no-extract group, which averaged 3.2 months.

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Status of Religious Diversity in the U.S. The United States is often described as a religiously free and diverse country, but a new Pew Research Center study reveals that 95 percent of the populace identifies itself as either Christian or unaffiliated (atheist, agnostic or having no particular religion). This ranks the U.S. 68 out of 232 countries and territories in the Pew Religious Diversity Index. Singapore is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most religiously diverse country, followed by Taiwan and Vietnam. The study treats Christian denominations as members of the same religion, which if counted separately, would increase the ranking. But Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Judaism all have internal diversity, as well, and are considered as single religions in the study. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an important distinction between religious diversity and religious freedom, which the report does not measure. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to free exercise of religion, which is not always the case in other countries. Source: PewResearch.org

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World Peace Caravan to Travel in the Middle East in 2015 The World Peace Caravan, founded by the nonprofit D. Gary Young Foundation, is a global peace movement scheduled to conduct a 12-day camel caravan from Petra, Jordan, to Jerusalem, Israel, from December 15 to 26, 2015. It will be spearheaded by a delegation of 12 youth ambassadors, ages 16 to 24, selected from a worldwide pool of candidates. Their goal is to foster an online youth community to provide young people everywhere a platform to share ideas, voice opinions and educate and learn from their peers. The youths intend to collaborate on solutions-centered projects to help eradicate poverty and hunger, ensure environmental sustainability and attain healthy lives for all. Inspired by a recurring vision, D. Gary Young, CEO of Young Living Essential Oils, chose the ancient Frankincense Trail upon which the Queen of Sheba once journeyed to bring peace offerings to King Solomon. This modern-day journey for peace invites people of all cultures, faiths and backgrounds to retrace the steps of that pioneering peace movement, culminating in a blockbuster World Peace Caravan Concert for Peace in Jerusalem. For more information, visit WorldPeaceCaravan.org.

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Bamboo is rapidly renewable and requires few pesticides to grow. However, bamboo fabric manufacturing is a chemically intensive process that doesn’t provide clear and legitimate product labeling. Misleadingly using the terms eco-friendly and green becomes greenwashing when applied to items such as bamboo clothing. As the Fair Trade Commission describes the overall process, “Most bamboo textile products, if not all, are actually rayon, which typically is made using environmentally toxic chemicals. While different plants, including bamboo, can be used as a source material to create rayon, there’s no trace of the original plant in the finished rayon product.” This example points out the public vigilance required to secure more sustainable, environmentally friendly products. Third-party verification of all claims is recommended. Products made of the bamboo stalk itself, such as poles for furniture or planks for flooring, remain true to their naturally sustainable source.

From December 14 through January 5, citizen scientists of all ages will participate in the National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count (Tinyurl.com/AudubonChristmas Count), the country’s longest-running wildlife census. Audubon and other organizations use the data collected by volunteers to monitor population trends and guide conservation efforts. Whether or not families plan to help Audubon volunteers keep track of feathered visitors, they might consider providing backyard birds with gifts of food during the winter, when natural food sources can be scarce. Adorning outdoor trees with edible decorations can also help brighten landscapes, reduce kitchen scraps, creatively involve children in nature and make yards more bird-friendly. Salvage citrus rinds for feeders. Poke holes along the edge of hollowed halves of grapefruit and orange peels and run twine through them so they can hang from a branch. Fill with bird seed or suet. Create ornaments from bread heels or stale loaves. After cutting out shapes with a cookie cutter, spread them with unsalted nut butter and cover with birdseed. Bagels, rice cakes and pinecones can be frosted and sprinkled in the same way. Avoid using anything moldy. For more colorful ornaments, hang orange and apple slices. Drape edible garland around tree branches. Thread unsalted popcorn (stale popcorn strings more easily), fresh cranberries, citrus slices, unshelled peanuts, dried apples or grapes into a garland. Use natural string, wool or raffia for hanging decorations. Wild Birds Unlimited suggests selecting these materials so they can be used by birds as nesting materials in the spring. Collect seed heads and berries to tuck among the branches. According to the National Wildlife Federation, good food sources include seed heads from flowers such as goldenrod, sunflower, coneflower, sumac and mullein; seed heads from grasses such as millet, wheat, foxtail and switchgrass; and berries on sprigs of holly, juniper, cedar, hawthorn and mountain ash. Make sure decorations are hung on a tree or shrub near a window so the whole family can enjoy watching the wildlife they attract. Contributing source: The Humane Society

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hen I was a Music and sound Brain research shows that when we experiyoungster, I clearly remember are the language ence pure sound without reading a book, The Boy and architecture language, the right side of the brain lights up like a Who Sang to the World, of the cosmos. Christmas tree. I’d worked although I later learned it in brain research for about doesn’t exist. I read it in 13 years when, while meditating, I some other realm of consciousness and received new information about brain that’s what I became. geometry that I recognized as the ge I sang to the world, sun, moon, ometry of consciousness in its relationstars and all life. I sang in church and ship to sound and emotion. choirs and later took up guitar and I understood that if I taught this to piano. One day, a visitor to our house said, “You’re going to heal many people others, I would observe rapid change and improvement in brain function in this world with that voice.” and creativity, which took place when When I attended the University of North Carolina, I discovered that neuro- I conducted beta testing at three sites. physiology could be used as a language One day, I was in California doing a workshop when these sounds just came to explain mystical experiences. The through me. That’s what spawned my whole time I was engaged in scientific current sound work. training, I was also going deeper into I become like a tuning fork to the the mysticism of the East, the yoga information that is coming to me. In of India, Taoism of China, Egyptian shamanism, this is called being the alchemy and Tibetan Buddhism. I was hollow reed. I step out of the way. In practicing every meditation from every terms of brain frequencies, I go into tradition, sometimes for five hours a an alpha state, in which I can attend day. Without realizing it, I was changto what I need to do vocally, but for ing my neurophysiology.

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that moment surrender my Sound opens inner emotion and making voice to the energy. a sound that matches how consciousness. it feels inside. When I work shamanically with drums, animal Something happens If consciousness spirits come through my with people that attend is higher, life on these events. It’s about the voice, as do beings from other traditions. I feel like Earth will change. transformation and beauty a doorway, or a chauffeur of being able to step into looking in the back seat to see who I’m the unknown to commune with a driving. I live in two diametrically opknowledge and intelligence that’ll sing posed worlds. I’m logical in how I look through my voice. Together, we’ll see at things and am fascinated by brain what will come forward. neurology. Then there’s this other side A major message I’ve received is that’s off the charts. that if we are to survive, we must raise I never know when the whales the feminine out of the ashes creatare going to appear. As I operate in ed by millennia of cultural traditions an altered state, I can see humpbacks and have the male and female meet psychically approaching until one of together, not one above the other, but them enters my energy field. Subjecin equality, and with that union, create tively, I become as large as a whale, a new world. at the same time I’m aware of my The boy who sang to the world physical body. I have dual realities, has grown up to sing a space that and then the whale sounds emanate allows people to create their hopes and through me. dreams into existence. In a visionary experience on my 40th birthday, the question arose, “Will Psychologist and musician Tom Kenyon you sing the song of the new Earth?” I is trained in Ericksonian medical hypnosis believe that we’re not going to survive and whole brain learning. His 25 years much longer as a species if we don’t of practicing psychotherapy led to the change how we are living, and that’s formation of Acoustic Brain Research to what my work is about. Many people scientifically study neuropsychology and are having spiritual emergences, yet we psychoacoustics. He teaches Tibetan don’t, as a culture, have a place to harBuddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, Egyptian ness its potential. What I do with groups high alchemy and esoteric Christianity. is a type of sound healing, working He has authored Brain States, many collectively with the energy of a large CDs and the new documentary about gathering. Each person responds in ways his journey, Song of the New Earth unique to them, breathing into some (SongOfTheNewEarth.com).

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Hymn to Living in Silence by Robert Rabbin

here’s one truth, and it is silence. All truths come from, exist as and return to silence. Silence is behind every holy thought, word and act. All holiness is silent. This is what all sages know and say: Enter silence and we leave behind the rubble of self and no-self, time and death. Enter silence and we see the world that God created; that we are the

created. God, the world and being are one. Life is suddenly real—beautiful and perfect in each curve and angle. This awakening into truth happens as we surrender everything to silence. We must give away our inventory of unreleased thoughts and cherished beliefs, undigested experiences and dogma, disappointments, fears, worries, resentments and sorrows; even

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In silence, we are moved by what moves all else without knowing how, why or when. This is freedom, love and truth. personal desires and joys. If it’s difficult to do: throw it away, fling it off, kick it out. Just don’t let it stay. We must empty our storehouses of past, present and future, and then burn them down so that nothing can ever accumulate again. Now give more. Let go of ego, will and humility, ignorance and knowledge, the body and its faculties. Surrender what is and is not yourself. Give away meaning, purpose and happiness, even precious life itself. Nothing can remain. Then, by letting everything go the second it occurs, we return to clarity, freedom and eternal openness. We live in silence. For it is in silence that God is working, playing and loving. In silence, we become perfectly one with that divine working, playing and loving. When absolutely all has been given up and only emptiness remains, even then, take one more step towards silence. Give away the emptiness. Hold back nothing. Even the giver is given away. In silence, we transform and are reborn. We become real with more joy, pleasure, peace and contentment than we ever hoped for. Our highest purpose is fulfilled, our greatest longing is realized in ways we know not. In becoming nothing, we become everything. We need nothing, and thus have everything. With nothing to protect, only peace remains. It cannot be controlled or fathomed, only lived. We love this about the holy ones, the sages. No one knows how it happens, only that it does. In silence, we are moved by what moves all else without knowing how, why or when. This is freedom, love and truth. Robert Rabbin is a self-awareness teacher and author. Connect at RobertRabbin.com.

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Sassafras Health Foods Store Celebrates Six Years by Jackie Flaherty

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ears ago, when I got sick and could get no answers from my doctors, my own research led me to natural supplements and improved health,” begins Paula Comstock’s story, owner of Sassafras Health Foods Store in downtown White Bear Lake.

Now, with a staff of six, Comstock is celebrating the sixth anniversary of her ownership of the store. Sassafras was started over 25 years ago and has been locally owned and operated by two owners before Comstock who purchased the store in 2008. “When I opened the store,” said Comstock, “I had a goal. I wanted to offer education to customers, the same kind of education I received in my journey of learning about health.” “Education is a large part of what Sassafras is all about,” explained Comstock. “I attend product classes and keep up with the new scientific studies to keep up with the growth of this industry.” She has traveled to Canada, Chicago, Florida, New Hampshire and New Zealand to visit facilities that create the nutritional needs for her customers. “If we don’t have what you need, we will do the research and find it for you,” she states. “I love working with our fantastic, dedicated customers as well as a fabulous staff who are doing what they love,” exclaims Comstock. “One of my favorite memories

was working with a customer with infertility problems who became pregnant.” Comstock received her education from Global College of Nutritional Medicine and is a board certified Holistic Health Practitioner. Before purchasing Sassafras, Comstock was a professional photographer where she managed a photo lab and specialized in wedding photography. Sassafras carries over 3,500 items, including vitamins, herbs, minerals, fish oils, essential oils, skin care, cleanse kits, protein powders, gluten-free snacks and much more. They also offer free classes and seminars on getting healthy naturally. Recently, Sassafras has undergone a massive overhaul, including their website and logo, and a technology upgrade with a state of the art computer and cash register terminal. “It will cost more upfront,” Comstock said of the changes, “but in the long run it will be more efficient and customer-friendly and create a cost savings every month.” In addition to the continued training and the free class offerings, the store has a community bulletin board featuring local practitioners of many different healing modalities with whom customers can connect as well as a staff of passionate, informed employees. “With our knowledgeable and caring staff, we encourage people to learn about the supplements they’re taking,” said Comstock. “We do as much research for you as we can as well as help you find places to research products and health concerns on your own.” Sassafras Health Foods is located at 2186 3rd St., White Bear Lake, 651-426-0101, SassafrasHealthFoods.com.

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he butterfly, a universal symbol of transformation, reminds us that becoming our best selves is an ongoing process. Yet these delicate, fluttering creatures are suffering a decline, especially the vivid orange and black monarch butterflies that depend on milkweed flowers for sustenance during their migration to and from Mexico and Canada. “When I heard about the monarch butterfly crisis, I also noticed that I had milkweed vines all along my back fence,” says Karen Adler, a Kansas City, Missouri, gardener. “In years past, I would have pulled them out because

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they can strangle other plants. But I talked it over with my neighbor and we agreed to let them grow. This year, we had more monarchs than ever.” These two women might not realize it, but they had engaged in spiritual activism. They became aware of a problem, approached it with compassion, learned about the issue, realized life’s interdependence and committed themselves to positive action for a result that is good for all. It’s a process that Andrew Harvey first described in a 2005 talk he gave at the Santuario de Guadalupe, in Santa

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The Awakening – Progressing from concerned citizen to spiritual activist is a gradual process. It may begin with an issue to which one feels called. “Our life in the world is a continual call and response,” observes Kabir Helminski, of Santa Cruz, California. He authors and translates books on the Muslim Sufi tradition, which tends to have an open relationship with other religions, and is a core faculty member of the Spiritual Paths Institute, which encourages seekers to find the sacred traditions that speak to them. “Sometimes events are a waking dream calling for interpretation, and sometimes the heart is directly addressed from within,” says Helminski. Compassion – Once an event moves us, prayer can be a pathway that opens our hearts to compassion, according to Jagadish Dass, of Granada Hills, California. The healer and teacher wrote The Prayer Project: The 3-Minute, 3 Times a Day Solution for World Change, which encourages involvement with something bigger than ourselves. Dass maintains that praying for three minutes, three times a day, will help us transmute into expressing a quiet power. “As we take responsibility for our lives, a transformation occurs within,” he says. We begin to inspire others to also take up the cause of working for change and bringing more peace, joy and love to the world. Likewise, Harvey urges each of us to make a real commitment to daily spiritual practice on the road to

“When you put spirit and activism together, you realize that all actions are connected to spirit. It makes you think about your duty in every instance—from how you treat people throughout your day to how you treat the environment. It becomes a satisfying way of living.” ~ Carla Goldstein spiritual activism. He suggests, “Start with a short prayer that aligns you with the pure deep love that is longing to use you as its instrument in the world.” Options include prayers from many of the world’s spiritual traditions shared in Dass’ book; a free download is provided at StewardshipOfTheSoul.com. Interconnectedness – Just as everything in the universe is connected by the simple act of being, like-minded people can connect to do good in the world. Sacred activists pursuing their own spiritual paths need to work with others, according to Harvey. “They form empowering and encouraging networks of grace—beings of like heart, brought together by passion, skill and serendipity to pool energies, triumphs, griefs, hopes and resources of all kinds. When people of like mind and heart gather together, sometimes miraculously powerful synergy can result.” Harvey has found that groups of six to 12 people become the most efficient and productive, whether joined together through a profession (such as physicians on medical missions), a passion for animal rights or the environment, or a strong sense of social justice. Knowledge – Knowledge, both inward- and outward-seeking, is another key to doing good for all. Carla Goldstein, JD, chief external affairs officer at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, in Rhinebeck, New York, and cofounder of its Women’s Leadership

Center, used her interest in women’s empowerment issues as a springboard to spiritual activism. “For the first 20 years of my professional life, I focused on public policy and politics,” she says. “But something was missing in the rhetoric of taking care of each other.” Practicing yoga and meditation and receiving support during a personal health crisis prompted what she terms “an awakening understanding of a gap between personal change and systems change.” Goldstein came to question her own “rugged individualism” versus the interconnectedness she felt when people took care of her. “Can we actually move towards integrating these two ideals?” she asked herself. Knowledge about issues is readily available from experts and organizations that experts recommend; she observes, “The big question is: What is needed for us to be of help?” Sometimes listening and understanding can be powerful. Under the auspices of the Omega Women’s Leadership Center, Goldstein invited women on both sides of the reproductive rights issue to meet in 2005. They had been part of the Public Conversations Project in the Boston suburb of Watertown, Massachusetts, begun after medical staff members were killed and wounded at an area women’s health clinic providing abortions in 1994. “Women from the divided community initially came together to tell their

stories,” Goldstein relates. “Over time, they developed a deep love for each other. Nobody changed their positions, but they did change how they interacted with one another.” They experienced a shift from emotional and verbal turbulence to, if not agreement, feelings of peace and understanding. Since then, the project has grown to facilitate such conversations in 38 states and 15 countries (PublicConversations.org). Positive Action – While many thorny issues take long-term, dedicated efforts to be resolved, others only need smaller individual or collaborative actions for positive outcomes. For Mark Nepo, a New York City poet, philosopher and author of the New York Times bestseller, The Book of Awakening, kindness is the force behind positive action, no matter how modest at first. “Kindness reveals kinship. It gives us connection to everything greater than us and everything else that is kind in the universe,” he says. “I think it’s powerfully effective, yet it’s such a small thing.” Nepo is active in Bread for the Journey, an international nonprofit that encourages community grassroots philanthropic projects that generate micro-grants. One involved a small town in northern New Mexico that sought to improve the lives of local teenagers when the town’s elders wanted to open a youth center as a positive alternative to the drug scene. Just before the center was scheduled to open, the project ran out of money for required floodlights, so Bread for the Journey funded them and the center opened. “Within a few years, the whole culture shifted,” reports Nepo. This small contribution made a big difference to the whole community. Once awakened and nurtured, spiritual activism can become an omnipresent part of our lives. Says Goldstein, “When you put spirit and activism together, you realize that all actions are connected to spirit. It makes you think about your duty in every instance—from how you treat people throughout your day to how you treat the environment. It becomes a satisfying way of living.” Judith Fertig is a freelance writer from Overland Park, KS.

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hile some people find repetitious workouts boring, others like doing predictable routines at regular locations. Ensuring that our fitness regimen jives with our “fitness personality” is integral to making exercise a consistent part of our lifestyle, a concept that has traction among exercise experts. Jonathan Niednagel, founder and director of The Brain Type Institute, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, and an athletic consultant for professional teams, explains in his book, Your Key to Sports Success, that understanding our inborn brain type can help us to determine which sport is best suited to motivate us. In

Suzanne Brue’s book, The 8 Colors of Fitness, she applies principles from the Myers-Briggs personality inventory to help readers develop a personalized exercise program. Susan Davis-Ali, Ph.D., in St. Paul, Minnesota, a professional coach for working women, created a Fitness Interest Profile survey for the Life Time Fitness health club chain. She points to research that suggests people that engage in activities appropriate for their personalities enjoy their workouts more and are likely to stay with them longer. Identifying our fitness personality can help us find a program that suits our rhythms and interests. Based on composites from growing research, here are six categories that assess and capture the way we may

feel about exercise; more than one can apply to any individual. Disciplined and driven. This is an image to which many of us may aspire, even though not everyone fits the mold. These exercisers are self-motivated and goal-oriented. Commitment and consistency go hand-in-hand. They like to use devices to track progress, maintain a training log and/or work with a personal trainer in systematic workouts geared to measure improvement. Disciplined types are often early risers; starting the day with regular exercise is second nature. Compatible fitness regimens include cardio workouts, interval and weight training, running, swimming and martial arts. Relishes routine. While these folks are disciplined and driven in some ways, they tend to be more relaxed about regimens. The key to success here is consistency. They like order and familiarity in exercise settings and practice and may enjoy reading or watching a screen during workouts. Whatever the preferred approach, whether it’s a favorite training video, Wii Fit video game, favorite teacher or memorized Pilates moves, these exercisers like to stick with it, even working out at the same time every day—often first thing in the morning or after work—finding that regularity can be habit-forming. Conscious contemplative. Reflective individuals enjoy quiet, solo activities like long-distance running, biking, hiking and swimming, that allow opportunities to look inward, often without thinking too much about the physical details. Exercise offers a chance to clear the mind and re-

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new the spirit while strengthening the body. These types naturally gravitate to outdoor pursuits, but some indoor practices may also suit them, like yoga, Pilates, tai chi or even karate, which incorporate a strong mind-body component. Workouts are often soothing, rather than intense. Plays well with others. For many people, exercise is best enjoyed with others, combining the social and fitness benefits of both. Connections and camaraderie get them off the couch, revved up and ready to go. Whether it’s a committed group of friends chatting during water aerobics or a high-powered cardio class that compares notes, motivation comes primarily from the presence—and account-

ability factor—of others. A lunch-hour class at a nearby studio or gym may be a fun break in the workday. On weekends, consider golf, tennis, dance or a local recreation team. Compulsive competitor. While the communal aspect is appealing, the greater gratification for this type comes through the thrill and challenge of competition. Trying to win is the great motivator, unlike driven and disciplined types that are happy to push through to their personal best. Team sports are a natural outlet, including soccer, rugby, lacrosse, basketball or swimming, plus disc golf, tennis or racquetball matches and running events. Avid for adventure. It’s tough for any formal exercise program to keep

the attention of adventurers. They crave freshness and spontaneity in fitness venues, activities that engage their interest and animate enthusiasm. It’s crucial for adventurous types to mix things up and not rely on any one exercise practice. Outdoor endeavors such as snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, inline skating or mountain biking have appeal. They may gravitate to the variables of Nia, Zumba’s high-energy Latin dance groove, kickboxing, exercise balls or hot yoga. A midday exercise escape can break the work routine. Their key to keeping active is to keep things stimulating. Wendy Worrall Redal blogs at Gaiam Life (Life.Gaiam.com), from which this was adapted.

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here was a time when Eliska, a three-pound Prague ratter, would curl up and sleep next to owner Krista DeAngelis, and most of the time, she and the dog enjoyed a peaceful night’s slumber. Then DeAngelis married, and her husband banned the dog from the bed for fear of unintentionally squashing Eliska in his sleep. After enduring a few sleepless nights of canine whining and barking, the Salt Lake City couple successfully curbed their pet’s protests by simply spraying Eliska with a misting bottle every time she acted up. After two nights of this routine, the pocket-sized pooch was fully trained to sleep by herself in another room. “I originally thought letting my dog sleep in my bed was a good idea,” says DeAngelis, a communications director at Westminster College. “But I realized that they can keep you up when they rustle around, wake you up if they have to go out and sometimes go to the bathroom in the bed if you don’t wake up.”

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“Having your pet sleep in the bed with you is a personal choice,” says holistic Veterinarian Patrick Mahaney, of California Pet Acupuncture & Wellness, in West Hollywood. By discouraging this behavior, “Your pet will be less likely to confuse your bed with theirs, and therefore prevent potential territory-related problems.” By failing to discourage it, “You not only face the possibility of behavioral problems, you could also face adverse effects to your own sleep and health,” he notes. According to results published in a survey of 300 sleep disorder patients conducted by Dr. John Shepard, then medical director of the Mayo Clinic Sleep Disorders Center, in

~ Roger Valentine, holistic veterinarian Rochester, Minnesota, nearly 60 percent of the pet owners in the study slept with their pets inside the bedroom. Twenty-two percent of the patients were likely to have pets sleeping on the bed with them. Plus, 53 percent said their sleep was disrupted to some extent every night. Twenty-one percent and 7 percent of their dogs and cats, respectively, snored. Yet, a British study of 420 UK cat owners conducted by the nonprofit Cats Protection revealed that 44 percent of respondents (including 51 percent of women polled) said they enjoyed a better night’s sleep with a cat in bed with them than with a human companion. Benefits listed included an absence of snoring, more space on the bed and soothing purrs. “The advantages of letting your pet share your bed include companionship, warmth and a sense of security,” advises Mahaney. Among the drawbacks, he notes lack of space for people to sleep, interruption of normal sleep patterns and the pet’s confusion about its expected place to sleep.

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he holiday season is ripe with an array of spiritual, cultural and family rituals. We celebrate, reflect, give gifts and, of course, feast. Fortunately, the media also teems with tips on how to avoid high-calorie holiday goodies, says Dr. Michelle May, author of Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat. For our diet-driven culture to resolve its struggle with food, she says we must learn to honor its intrinsic value. Ritualized eating can help; a recent study published in the journal Psychological Science found that engaging in food rituals evokes mindfulness that enhances the enjoyment of eating.

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Complex preparations for a major holiday can provoke anxiety and impatience, and likewise, feelings of longing or disappointment when it’s over. Sarah Ban Breathnach, bestselling author of Simple Abundance and Peace and Plenty, recommends allowing Christmastide to unfold at its own pace and celebrating all of December with a homemade Advent calendar. Craft a tree-shaped tower of tiny boxes or a garland of burlap mini-bags clipped with clothespins. Place an almond covered in organic dark chocolate in each container and use the treat as a daily mini-meditation. “Drop into the present moment, fully savor the luxurious, small bite and experience the pleasure of eating,” suggests May. Consider it symbolic of the season’s sweetness.

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“Food connects us with one another, our heritage and our culture,” says May. Heather Evans, Ph.D., a Queen’s University professor and a holiday culinary history expert in Ontario, Canada, suggests creating a food diary of traditions to reinforce a connection with the past and support a holiday food legacy for the future. Ask grandparents about their childhood culinary memories, peruse family recipe books or discover new dishes that honor everyone’s ethnic heritage. Then create an heirloom holiday cookbook with handwritten recipes arranged alongside favorite photos and stories.

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Stir-Up Sunday is a Victorian amusement filled with fun, mystery and mindfulness, says Ban Breathnach. Some December Sunday, have each family member help stir the batter of a special Christmas cake while stating a personal new year’s intention. Drop a clean coin, bean or trinket into the mix and bake. Serve it with a sprig of holly on Christmas Day, and the person with the piece containing the lucky charm will be rewarded with a prosperous, wholesome and positive new year, according to tradition.

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Boxing Day offers something far more meaningful to celebrate than postholiday sales. Originating as a tradition that thrived during the 19th century, “December 26 was a chance for landowners and homeowners to give back to household staff and local tradespeople,” says Evans. “It’s a tradition worth reviving to pause, reflect on our own good fortune and contribute to others’ comfort.” Consider serving a meal at a local soup kitchen, collecting items for a food drive or offering a box of healthy culinary treats to community stewards at a fire station, post office or library. On Christmas Day, says Ban Breathnach, “Our kids have the world lying at their feet.” Boxing Day, she says, provides a natural transition to reach out in charity. Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.

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Creating a repertoire of delicious wintery foods can help evoke health, mindfulness and delight during the holiday season. Dr. Michelle May advises approaching the entire process of eating, including the menu planning, shopping and food preparation, with a spirit of mindfulness, which adds a deeper dimension of pleasure to the experience. “Cake becomes more than just cake,” she says. “It becomes something the family creates and enjoys together.” Savor these rituals and recipes with loved ones.

Bake for an hour-and-a-half. Insert a skewer or toothpick to see if it comes out moist, but clean; if not, bake for up to 30 minutes more. (Cover the top if necessary to prevent over-browning.)

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After cooling, remove from the tin and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one month.

Yields 20 servings 2½ cups (600 grams) mixed and chopped dried fruit (raisins, prunes, figs, apricots, currants, sultanas and/ or dates) 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp nutmeg

1 tsp vanilla bean extract Zest and juice from 1 organic orange 3 Tbsp olive oil 3 organic free-range eggs 2 cups (200 gm) ground almonds (almond flour) ¼ cup (50 gm) walnuts Preheat the oven to 300° F. Line the sides and base of a 7-inch round cake tin with parchment paper. Combine the dried fruit, spices, vanilla, orange zest and juice, olive oil and eggs.

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This nontraditional, healthy Christmas cake is alcohol-, sugar- and gluten-free. It relies on fruit for sweetness, almond meal for moistness and vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and orange essences for a perfect mingling of flavors. Prepare the cake with the whole family as a Stir-Up Sunday ritual, and keep it tightly sealed in the refrigerator until Christmas Day. Serve in small portions at room temperature or warmed in the oven and alongside vanilla bean custard or plain yogurt swirled with orange blossom honey.

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 1 Leaky Gut to Leaky Brain: ADD, ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders – 6:45-9pm. Learn how metabolic imbalances, which include nutrient deficiencies, environmental toxins, food sensitivities, and leaky gut can lead to poor concentration, hyperactivity, cognition impairment, delayed development and many other issues. Free. Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Apple Valley.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2 Detoxing and Muscle Response Testing – 6-8:30pm. The class shows how to protect oneself from toxins and help to heal from toxic exposure. $49. Normandale Community College, 952-3588343. Normandale.edu/ce/classes. Holiday Gift-Making – 6-9pm. Learn how to make all-natural gifts for holiday giving, and take home gift sets of organic lip balm, soothing lotion bars, and relaxing bath soaks. Class fee includes all ingredients and a free sample of essential oil. $50 owners/$55 non-owners. Wedge, 2105 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis. Wedge.coop. Numerology: Your Personal New Year – 6-8:30pm. The cycle and theme of your Personal Year number will officially change when the calendar turns to 2015. $49 Normandale Community College, 952-358-8343. Normandale.edu/ce/classes. Attuning to Higher Frequencies: Co-Creating Who We Are Becoming – 7-9pm. Our bodies, the planet and the space and time we live in are evolving in a higher frequency, inviting deeper embodiment of abundance, interconnectivity and equanimity. $20. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Rd, Burnsville. TheMetamorphosisCenter.net.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3 Messages with Laurie Wondra – 7-9pm. Messages is an evening dedicated to helping you formulate, ask and receive messages about your life and loved ones. Laurie starts the evening by sharing messages and guidance relevant to all and then opens the floor for questions. $30. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Rd, Burnsville. YourLifeCore.com.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4 The Winter Bazaar Day 1 – 10am-4pm. Join us for our annual craft fair open to all. Shop for holiday gifts while supporting local artists. Dodge Nature Preschool, 1715 Charlton St, W St. Paul. DodgeNatureCenter.org. Body Techniques for Anxiety Reduction – 6-9pm. This class teaches mind/body techniques that naturally and effectively stop anxiety at its source. $49, Normandale Community College. 952-358-8343. Normandale.edu/ce/classes. Meditation at the Salt Cave – 7-7:45pm. Clear and open the chakras and energy portals with

Laurie Wondra. Meditation includes drumming, use of a singing bowl, energy movement and healing with angels. Space is limited. Reserve your spot call 612-584-8673 or mail Laurie@ YourLifeCore.com. Salt Cave, 4811 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis. YourLifeCore.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5 The Winter Bazaar Day 2 – 8:30am-2pm. Join us for our annual craft fair open to all. Shop for holiday gifts while supporting local artists. Dodge Nature Preschool, 1715 Charlton St, W St. Paul. DodgeNatureCenter.org. “Pay-what-you-can” Wellness Night – 7-9pm. We invite you, the first Friday of each month, for a “Pay what you can”-styled Wellness Night. Therapies: Reiki Circle, Colorpuncture, Access Bars & others. Psinergy Natural Health, 1553 Como Ave, St. Paul. Psinergy.info. Wisdom of the Heart with Molly Friedenfeld – 7pm. Finding Your Life Purpose Mission and Soul’s Gifts of the Heart - a five part session packed with information. $25 in Advance and $30 at the door. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Rd, Burnsville. TheMetamorphosisCenter.net.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 Homeopathy and Autism Spectrum Disorders 9am-12:30pm. Learn about Tinus Smits, MD and his effective method of removing obstacles to cure and eliminate autism expression. $59 Normandale Community College. 952-358-8343. Normandale.Augusoft.net. Eagle and Condor Prophesy Awakening: Activation of the Divine Feminine Consciousness –10am-

5pm. This event is for the fulfillment of the Native American prophecy of the Condor and the Eagle and is intended to be multi-cultural, educational, spiritual and healing as well as an activation of energies. $20. Minnesota Waldorf School Festival Hall, 70 E County Rd B, St. Paul. WindOverFire. com/Eagle-Condor-Prophecy-Awakening-Dec-6. Holistic Holiday Boutique – 10am-4pm. Come and find that special new age something for that special new age someone. Rocks, crystals, angel cards, tools of sacred geometry, gift certificates, and much more. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Rd, Burnsville. TheMetamorphosisCenter.net. Body Care Workshop – 1-2:30pm. A hands-on class to make your own natural products including foaming hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body Scrub and body wash. $40. Must pre-register. Call or text Jackie Mart for more information 712-790-5883. Lunds Marketplace, 1450 W Lake St, Minneapolis.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 From Ground to Sound: Nourishing the Land, Nourishing Our Bodies – 5-6pm. Join in this internal/external sound healing experience with the community for the community. Led by sound healer and musician Lisa Huftel. Instruments, guided visualizations, songs, guests, and group toning/chanting will vary. $5-10 donation, no one turned away due to lack of funds. Healing Elements, 2358 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis. 612-788-1813. HealingElementsMPLS.com.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9 Journey to Wellness – 4-7pm. A monthly event inviting you to try some of what we offer at our wellness center including; make your own holistic facemask (free), breathing session (free), learn about the essential oil of the month (free), massage 15 minutes ($10), Quantum Touch 15 minutes ($10) and more. Circle of Healing Arts, 299 Coon Rapids Blvd, Ste 105, Coon Rapids. TheCircleOfHealingArts.com. Twin Cities Green Drinks – 6-7:30pm. This group meets monthly all about learning and promoting eco-friendly ways of life including supporting local businesses. The Republic, 221 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis. RepublicMN.com. GreenDrinks.org.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10 Holistic Chamber of Minnesota – 7-9pm. We’re an organization dedicated to supporting each other to grow our holistic businesses. We welcome any business, professional, or practitioner that promotes a healthy lifestyle as well as products and/or services to enhance general health and well-being. Free to first time visitors. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Rd, Burnsville. HolisticChamberMN.com.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 Ladies Night Out – 6-8pm. Holiday gift baskets, 10-min chair massage, antioxidant scan, facial spa, clothes, mineral make-up, and essential oils. Free chiropractic screening. Holiday specials and drawings throughout the night. RSVP to 952-922-1478. Golden Sun Chiropractic, 6009 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 106, St Louis Park. The Nature of Food Adult Cooking Class: The Extraordinary Egg – 6:30-8pm. Whether it’s the focus of the main course or part of a dessert, eggs are the perfect food for any time of day. Explore the world of the egg and share a new dish at your next holiday party. Cost: $12 Member Rate: $10. Pre-registration is required: 651-455-4531. Dodge Nature Center, Farm Entrance, 1701 Charlton St., W. St. Paul. DodgeNatureCenter.org.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 Empowerment Circle – 6:30-8:30pm. Let go of what no longer serves. Let your light shine. Join Laura Adrian and David Nelson for this unique group creation where we explore giving and receiving support, unconditional love and energy. YogaSoul Center, 3348 Sherman Ct, #001, Eagan. Laura.E.Adrian@gmail.com. LauraEvelynAdrian.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 Energy Anatomy Channels – 9am-4pm. Bestselling author and energy medicine practitioner Cyndi Dale explains the two main energy channels, the meridians and the nadis. $145, Normandale Community College, 952-358-8343, Normandale.edu/ce/classes. Intuitive Reading and Energy Healing Fair – 9am-3pm. Our hand-picked practitioners are among the best in their field and bring very creative and comprehensive experiences for you to sample and enjoy. People can register for a practitioner and time in advance. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Rd, Burnsville. TheMetamorphosisCenter.net. dōTERRA Open House – 10am-4pm. Visit any time during our open house and learn about the amazing properties of all natural essential oils. There will be free Zyto scans, make & takes, door prizes and free samples. Free. 7675 Lanewood Ln, Maple Grove. Contact: Ronai Brumett at 763-221-5999. Induced After Death Communication – 6-7:30pm. Learn about Induced After Death Communication with Gary Beaver. This miraculous psychotherapy rapidly heals grief and trauma resulting from the death of loved ones (including beloved pets) to a degree never before possible. Free. Healing Elements, 2358 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis. 612-788-1813. HealingElementsMPLS.com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 Healing Oils of the Bible – 3-7pm. Come and experience the extraordinary benefits of the 12 Oils of Ancient Scriptures presented by Kari Mur-

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lowski. Experience the ancient rituals of anointing feet, emotional balancing and meditation to assist you in developing a deeper awareness of spiritual healing. Call to register 763-785-4600. Cost $50. Early bird cost is $40 when pre-registered by 12/5/14. The Center for Essential Wellness, 4517 Allendale Dr, White Bear Township. TheCenterFor EssentialWellness.com.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 15 How to Stay Young- Your First 100 Years – 7-8pm. Life spans are increasing, yet functional disability can begin at age 50. Do something beforehand to stop or delay it by learning how to avoid and prevent spinal disorders- the leading cause of mobility loss. $5. Call for a reservation: 952-922-1478. First five callers receive a free spinal exam. Golden Sun Chiropractic Wellness Center, Suite 117, St Louis Park. GoldenSunChiro.com.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16 Reiki Share in Burnsville – 7-8:45pm. Join us as we practice some of the traditional Japanese Reiki techniques. The evening will include various forms of Reiki meditations to clear the mind and calm the spirit, along with Reiki Mawashi and Reiki Share. $20. Dynamic Journey Massage & Wellness, 1103 W Burnsville Pkwy Ste 202, Burnsville. Sign-up: MeetUp.com/Twin-Cities-Reiki-Meditation.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17 Bioneers Monthly Movie – 6:30-8:30pm. Light potluck begins at 6:30 and video begins at 7:15. The Journey of the Universe and has stunning visuals and a very hopeful message for these troubled times. Attendees are welcome to bring a short poem or thought to share. Walker Church, 3104 16th Ave S, Minneapolis. SustainableNorthland.org. Archangels and Ascended Masters Group Channeling Session with Nea DallaValle – 7pm. The messages that come through are designed for the group that gathers and have great meaning to all who attend. The first 15 to register are guaranteed time to ask a specific question. $20. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Rd, Burnsville. TheMetamorphosisCenter.net.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18 Meditation at the Salt Cave – 7-7:45pm. This 45 minute meditation includes drumming, use of a singing bowl, energy movement and healing with angels. Space is limited. RSVP to 612-584-8673 or email Laurie@yourlifecore.com Salt Cave , 4811 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis. YourLifeCore.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 Intro to Nia Movement with Jill Goux – 10am. Nia is an exhilarating movement class that combines martial arts, dance, and healing arts together into one joyful experience. Integrate body, mind, emotions, and spirit through the awareness and joy of movement. $20. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Rd, Burnsville. TheMetamorphosisCenter.net. Sound Healing & Guided Meditation – 10amnoon. Enjoy this music From SOURCE. Experi-

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ence how sound, vibration and source frequency supports your consciousness and body to regain a natural healthy balance. $30. Dynamic Journey Massage & Wellness, 1103 W. Burnsville Pkwy, Ste 200, Burnsville. martii@divinelydirected.com. DivinelyDirected.com. Solstice Celebration – 2-3:30pm. Join us for this enjoyable guided process, where you will feel the power of giving and receiving support, unconditional love and a deep sense of community. $15 suggested donation, but pay as you’re able. Nokomis Yoga, 2722 E 50th St, Minneapolis. NewEarth Mentor@gmail.com. EarthMentor-DavidNelson.com. Kirtan with Kirtan Path – 7:30pm-9pm. Open your heart to the rhythmic flow of call-and-response chanting and feel the energy of this powerful yogic practice. A love donation of $10 - 15 is appreciated, but no-one will be turned away. Nokomis Yoga, 2722 East 50th Str, Minneapolis. NokomisYoga.com.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 29 Yoga Nidra – 7-8pm. This ancient meditation/visualization practice is profoundly relaxing and healing on the very deepest level of being. Bring a yoga mat or blanket and a pillow for under the legs if needed. $10. Dynamic Journey Massage & Wellness, 1103 W Burnsville Pkwy, Ste 200, Burnsville. Limited to 10 people, so no drop-in. LaureLReganYoga@ gmail.com or visit BurnsvilleShiatsuCenter.com.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 2014 New Year’s Eve Kirtan Celebration – 6pm (doors open at 5pm). Blankets, bolsters and yoga mats available for use at the studio or bring your own. There are also a large number of chairs available. Wear comfortable clothing. Dancing is encouraged! Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. $30 online and $35 at the door. Tula Yoga & Wellness, 99 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul. Pascale@KirtanPath. com. KirtanPath.com.

lookingahead Kundalini Awakening Seminar At the Kundalini Awakening Seminar, we will discuss the symptoms of awakening, the most common experiences and the possible differences in events since we are each unique. KAS promotes a joyful and love based program that will carry you far beyond your expectations and lead you to the beginning of your own personal ascension.

FEBRUARY 21-22 • 9am-5pm. Cost: Before 12/31/14 cost is $270. After 12/31/14 cost will be $297. Best Western Dakota Ridge 3450 Washington Ave, Eagan. Contact Rosemary Golias at 651-452-3161 or RosemaryG@UsInternet.com. KundaliniAwakeningSystems1.com.

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sunday Mommy & Me Yoga – 11am-noon. Kids and their grown-ups will have time to practice individual postures, partner postures, pranayama, yoga games, and shavasana. $15. Healing Elements, 2358 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis. 612-788-1813. Healing ElementsMPLS.com. Open House (2nd and 4th Sunday of each month) – 5-7pm. Twice a month we open the doors to the community to come sample the great variety of complementary and alternative services offered. Experience chair massage, energy work, readings, and more. Different practitioners and services each night. Healing Elements, 2358 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis. 612-788-1813. HealingElementsMPLS.com. Spirit Circle – 6-8pm. Third Sun. Meet and share a variety of spiritual topics in an interactive discussion. Mini-services such as healing and readings available after each circle for a nominal cost. $10. RSVP, space limited. The Spirit Wellness Center, Ste 206, 3435 Washington Dr, Eagan. Kellie@ TheSpiritWellnessCenter.com.

monday Green Monday – 10am-6pm. The Art Shoppe at Midtown Global Market would love to invite you to the shoppe. They are a local Minnesota shoppe with over 80 consigned artists. Visit on Monday and get 10% off your purchase. The Art Shoppe at Midtown Global Market, 920 E. Lake St, Minneapolis. Facebook.com/MGMArtShoppe. Light Meditation Classes – 6:30-7pm. Be led through a simple mindfulness meditation. Whether you are new to meditation or have been meditating for many years, it can be helpful to meditate with a group and have an instructor lead you in a focused way. Free. Center of Light, 2548 Pleasant Ave, Minneapolis. 612-205-5545. Minneapolis@ CentersofLight.org. Twin Hearts Meditation – 8-9pm. An evening of self-healing and illumination beginning with qigong exercises and breathwork then lead into a guided lovingkindness meditation. $10 suggested donation. Healing Elements, 2358 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis. 612-788-1813. HealingElementsMPLS.com.

tuesday Gentle Yoga – 4-5pm. Warm-ups, gentle and therapeutic postures, yogic breathing, and guided deep relaxation to reduce stress and increase movement and vitality. New student rate: Any 3 classes for $30. Enstasy Yoga, 8870 Mississippi Blvd NW, Coon Rapids. Amy@EnstasYoga.com. EnstasYoga.com. Beginning Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Revitalize the mind and body through gentle poses, relaxation,

breathing, and meditation to help balance your life and reduce stress. New student rate: Any 3 classes for $30. Enstasy Yoga, 8870 Mississippi Blvd NW, Coon Rapids. Amy@EnstasYoga.com. EnstasYoga.com. Continuing Level Yoga Class – 6:15-7:30pm. Suitable for those with about 3 months previous yoga experience. Use various props and some partner yoga to help achieve the pose with better alignment. 3 classes for $30 first-time student offer. 612 8500071. Body Mind Circle, 301 Village Pkwy, Circle Pines. BodyMindCircle.com.

wednesday Sip Tea & Move Qi – 4-7pm. Join Ian Lowther for complimentary herabl tea infusions (non-alcoholic & caffeine free) 612-399-6322. Sliding scale $1540. NE Community Acupuncture, 1224 2nd St NE, Ste 200, Minneapolis. Info@NeCommunityAcupuncture.com. NeCommunityAcupuncture.com. Healing From Within: Introduction to Homeopathy – 6:30-7:30pm. 1st Wed. Come and bring your questions. Learn about this complementary healthcare system. This is not an information session about the 4-year homeopathic study program. Strictly a getto-know homeopathy session. Minnesota Center for Homeopathy, 7104 Lake St W, St Louis Park. Teresa Stewart 612-720-2332. HomeoVista.org.

thursday Yoga for Stress Reduction – 3-4pm. For people beginning a journey into wellness through body awareness. Students learn breath techniques, stretch stiff muscles, and begin to strengthen their core. Students leave class with more energy and bliss and a deeper connection to wisdom. $10. Healing Elements, 2358 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis. 612788-1813. HealingElementsMPLS.com.

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HELP WANTED COMPASSIONATE CAREGIVERS for in-home care. Part-time, flexible. Up to 20 hours per week. Visit HomeCareStPaulMN.com or call 612-5185741 for more information.

PRODUCTS ESSENTIAL OILS – Looking to learn more about how essential oils can improve your health and well-being? I offer a free consultation. Ronai Brumett at 763-221-5999 or RonaiBrumett@gmail.com.

SPACE FOR RENT LOOKING FOR A SPACE to host your next workshop? Consider our large labyrinth room ($35/hour/ seats 75) or our meditation room ($25/hour/seats 12). Pictures available – Metamorphosis.cc. Email Laura@Metamorphosis.cc or call 612-730-2250.

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Group Meditation (Satsang) – 7:30-9pm. Satsang every Fri night, unless otherwise noted. End your work week and begin your weekend with a deep immersion into meditation. No experience necessary. Free, donations gratefully accepted. Highland Yoga Center, 1040 Cleveland Ave S, St. Paul. 612-4080434. HighlandYogaCenter.com.

saturday Belly Dance for Wellness – 10:30-11:30am. Shake it up to soulful rhythms! Join Shari each Saturday to rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit with belly dance. $18. Cinema Ballroom, 1560 St. Clair Ave, St. Paul. Shari@Pure-Wellness.org. Pure-Wellness.org.

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CHIROPRACTIC

ACUPUNCTURE

Community acupuncture provides high quality, low cost, effective Chinese Medicine to all people. Patients are treated in a professional, pleasant and relaxed group setting by a licensed, credentialed acupuncturist. A sliding scale is available.

Quality chiropractic care. Experience holistic healing and gentle chiropractic adjustments that allow the nervous system to relieve such symptoms as headache, back, neck pain and numbness which allow your body to return to a state of balance and well-being. 22 years experience.

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AARK ADVANCED ELECTROLYSIS & ADVANCED WELLNESS

704 - 9th Ave NW, New Brighton, MN 55112 651-636-4049 • AarkElectrolysis.com Offering a variety of personal services to help your natural beauty shine while keeping your youthful appearance healthy and vibrant. Services include electrolysis (permanent hair removal), Ionic Detoxification to cleanse your body of toxic build-up and LED Light Therapy to rejuvenate your skin’s appearance.

Children and adults can benefit from the relaxing experience of craniosacral therapy. Improved brain function can relieve symptoms like headache and fatigue and allow for better concentration and balance. Over 22 years of chiropractic experience. Quality, holistic care.

ROLFING ST. PAUL

1821 St. Clair Ave St. Paul, MN 55105 • 218-251-7608 RolfingStPaul.com Release tension, relieve pain, improve performance, and re-energize your life with Rolfing Structural Integration. Receive 50% off first session.

CAREER KELLY M. LEWIS COACHING & ASSOC. Career Choice Coaching 4820 W 77th St, Ste #104, Edina, MN 55435 952-456-8467 • KellyMarieLewis.com

Work Right. Live Well.TM Find your ideal career. We provide innate talent, aptitude and personality testing and a guided, step-by-step Career Design Method to help you choose a career you love. Be rewarded for being exactly who you are. Work doesn’t have to feel like work. See ad, page 20.

DENTIST TARA KAUR

7701 York Ave S, Suite 140, Edina 952-956-6700 • TaraKaurDDS.com Tara Kaur, DDS is dedicated to patient-centered biological dentistry and a holistic approach to wellness. We understand the importance of enlisting the body, mind and spirit to the care of your mouth and the maintenance of your wellbeing. See ad, page 30.

Vernon Kuznia, DC, 651-600-3521 3101 Old Hwy 8, Ste 106, Roseville MindBodyChiropractic.com

Experience more energy, less stress, and enjoy life more with a chiropractic membership. For one affordable fee, $67/mo Individual or $100/mo Family, memberships include all visits and adjustments. Free consultations. Call, schedule online, or just walk in to get started.

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Una Forde, DC 6009 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 106, St. Louis Park 952-922-1478 • GoldenSunChiro.com

14041 Burnhaven Dr. Ste 120 Burnsville, MN 55337 • 952-898-1808 BirchHavenAcupuncture.com

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KING TOOTH

6100 Excelsior Blvd, St. Louis Park 952-929-4545 • KingTooth.com Our goal is to integrate alternative philosophies into conventional dental treatment, because the mouth can influence the rest of the body, and vice versa. See ad, page 10.

Integrative Health Education Center 9700 France Ave S, Bloomington 952-358-9182 • Normandale.edu/CE/Health

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Classes, workshops and certificates offered in Ayurveda, aromatherapy, herbalism, energy medicine, Reiki, Healing Touch, hypnosis, qigong, tai chi, yoga, and more. Integrative healing business classes and professional development. Hands on, experiential learning for holistic wellness. See ad, page 21.

We build a foundation of trust by treating our patients as individuals. Understanding how uneasy some patients may feel about their dental visits, we make a difference by providing a relaxing and positive experience. See ad, page 21.

COMPUTER REPAIR PSINERGY TECHWARRIOR ST. PAUL Serving St. Paul, Minneapolis & surrounding area 612-234-7237 • StPaulVirusRemoval.com

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“Is your Computer being Crabby?” Onsite/In-Home or Office, Bringto-Us Computer Repair services. 2011-13 Angie’s List Super Service Award Winner. Local • Affordable • Honest • Greener.

1401 Main St, Hopkins 952-475-1101 • ToothByTheLake.net

EDUCATION METAMORPHOSIS CENTER

1301 East Cliff Road, Suite 105 Burnsville, MN 55337 612-730-2250 • Metamorphosis.cc The Metamorphosis Center is the Twin Cities premier center for exploring contemporary themes in mind-bodyspirit and personal development. Through guest speakers, workshops, courses and online resources, we support leaders in these areas to deliver thought-provoking and inspiring content to enrich your lives and enhance your well-being. See ad, page 11.

ENERGY HEALING GLORIOSITY

Distance Healing GloriosityHealing.com Integrated Energy Therapy: Gently release limiting beliefs, balance your life and embody your full potential. 50% off first session for new clients.

FINANCES THE NUMBERS WHISPERER

Nicole Fende • 866-570-5551 TheNumbersWhisperer.com/NAW I help heart-centered business owners understand their numbers, charge what they’re worth and grow their business by being better informed about this aspect of their business. I’m an author, coach and speaker and everything I do is to help you succeed by embracing the numbers side of your business. See ad, page 5.

FITNESS GUNELSON FITNESS & NUTRITION Brigitt Gunelson BS, CA, NFPT-CPT Matt Gunelson NFPT-CPT, NIHS 1720 Wisconsin Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55427 952-994-7125 GunelsonFitness.com

At Gunelson Fitness & Nutrition, you get much more than just a workout with an anonymous personal trainer in a crowded gym. As certified fitness professionals, we work with clients to design a healthy lifestyle program that meets individual needs and goals with an emphasis on exercise, nutrition and holistic wellness. Headquartered in our home fitness studio, we strive to make each experience personalized, no-pressure (non-intimidating) and supportive. See ad, page 23.

GRAPHIC DESIGN CAMPFIRE STUDIO

Sara Shrode, Graphic Designer Minneapolis, MN 612-554-6304 • CampfireStudio.net CampfireStudio@comcast.net Ignite the possibilities of your next project by having Campfire Studio design it! Innovative, full-service graphic design studio that takes the essence of a campfire—warmth, stories, community—and infuses it into every design project we do.

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GRIEF RECOVERY GARY R. BEAVER, MA, LP

PSINERGY NATURAL HEALTH & HOLISTIC WELLNESS

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“I love massage, but too often it feels good temporarily and then the pain and tightness comes back again. I have found with AIS that by stretching and lengthening the fibers, almost like a yoga/massage that the pain doesn’t come back again,” Warren King. See ad, page 13.

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