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ou don’t have to be an artist to be creative. One definition of the word creative is: marked by the ability or power to create.

The ability to create and be creative is in each and every one of us. Some of us just need to take time to look within ourselves to find that passion and fire inside us that hasn’t been ignited yet.

The Tennessee Valley is rich with opportunities to help us on our way. Whether that is art classes, pottery classes, singing lessons, music lessons, dance lessons, theater, the options are out there. The article, “Exploring Our Creative Side,” reports that participating in arts in a group setting helps us to develop a sense of community. Why not join a group or start one of your own?

Healing can also come through creativity. We have services in our areas, such as music therapy and art therapy. I have seen a music therapist play music for patients with dementia who are agitated and within minutes they are calm and peaceful without using medication. I have also seen how art can benefit children with disabilities; such as Cerebral Palsy, Autism, ADD and ADHD, by helping them learn to redirect their energies and cope with emotions. I have seen art help adults and children both work through the grief of the loss of a loved one.

Getting in touch with your creative side has its benefits.

Publishing a magazine such as Natural Awakenings takes creativity. Some of our clients know exactly what they want and there are others who have no idea what “look” they may want for their display ads. Maybe they are not sure how to word a newsbrief so they can effectively get the word out about their products, services or events. That is where we come in. It is a great feeling to know you helped someone else reach others in our community—helping them to feel good, live simply and laugh more.

“The creative is the place where no one else has ever been. You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you’ll discover will be wonderful. What you’ll discover is yourself.” — Alan Alda

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contents 10 5 newsbriefs

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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17 A FIRE IS LIT IN MADISON YOGA FIRE stretches toward ward an ambitious goal: building ga healthy community

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18 DARK NIGHT

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19 POSTURES Dolphin Pose

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20 INJURY-FREE YOGA advertising & submissions HOW TO ADVERTISE Display Ads due by the 10th of the month prior to publication.

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23 EMOTIONAL CLEARING AND CREATIVITY

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26 EXPLORING OUR CREATIVE SIDE Engaging in Community Arts Brings Unexpected Rewards

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newsbriefs Pearly’s Natural Foods and Mercantile Now Open for Business

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n July 7, Pearly’s Natural Foods and Mercantile, formerly Pearly Gates Natural Foods, hosted their grand opening. After the passing of Myrna Copeland, her son Jim Copeland and her daughter Deanna McGrew reopened the store and changed the name.

They carry over 750 herbs and spices for cooking and medicinal purposes along with a wide selection of teas sold in bulk quantities. They have over 250 essential and fragrance oils by the ounce.

Pearly’s Natural Foods and Mercantile also carry the full line of Nature’s Plus vitamins and supplements, as well as Dr. Oz’s recommended weight loss supplements of Raspberry ketones and Chia seeds.

Among some of the other products carried are local honey, natural personal care products and cleaning supplies. They also have beer and wine making components.

So take some time and go by and see what‘s new at Pearly’s Natural Foods and Mercantile located at 2308 South Memorial Parkway in Huntsville. Visit the store Monday-Saturday from 10am-6:30pm, or give them a call at 256-534-6233.

Brain Regeneration: The End of Alzheimer’s Disease

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ome and learn how you can optimize your brain function and prevent the onset of dementia and other neurodegenerative disorders. On September 18 at 6:30pm Dr. Rodney Soto will be discussing the latest research and interventions to achieve the regeneration of brain cells.

The event is sponsored by Holistic Medical Center of Alabama at Grill 29, located at 445 Providence Main Street in Huntsville. The cost of the event will be $25 and includes dinner. To make reservations call 256-325-1648 by September 17.

See ad on page 32.

Instructor Suzanne Newton Brings Strong Yoga Credentials to Huntsville

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uzanne Newton, based in Huntsville AL, is registered with Yoga Alliance at the E-RYT 500 Hours Teacher Trainer level. She is a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists and the Iyengar National Association of the US. Suzanne began her yoga studies at UAH and became a dedicated yoga student in NYC in the early ‘80’s when she studied with her first Iyengar teacher there. Later, after studying at the Iyengar Institute in San Francisco for two years, she met her mentor, Patricia Walden in Boston. Patricia created the first successful yoga instructional videos for Yoga Journal.

Suzanne has taught yoga courses for college credit at Smith, Wellesley, and Guilford College. She also taught yoga classes in a wellness program at Brown University for nine years while living in Providence RI. She ran a successful yoga center, Yoga Vidya, there before moving to North Carolina in 2003. While in NC she co-directed a 500 Hours Teacher Trainer program at the Triad Yoga Institute for several years. natural awakenings

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In 2011, Suzanne returned to Huntsville and decided to stay. She now instructs Yoga courses at UAH, weekly classes at Body Language Pilates and Yoga Center of Huntsville, directs an Intensive Studies course called Yoga Dharma, and is now accepting a limited number of private session students.

Suzanne recently completed the Wellcoach training program that provides support for individuals who seek lifestyle changes that include Yoga and meditation.

Visit Suzanne’s website YogaDharmaDowntown.com to learn more. See ad on page 8.

The Presence Process Class at the Center for Spiritual Living in Huntsville

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ichael Brown, author of The Presence Process: A Healing Journey Into Present Moment Awareness describes the path and the steps for your Healing Journey into present moment awareness.

We no longer need to feel that the path tread by most of humanity is one of quiet desperation. The Presence Process is a sensible step-by-step procedure that empowers us to heal the ghosts from our past so we can live liberated lives—Now. Many spiritual teachers have experienced spontaneous awakening, however Michael Brown’s teaching came out of severe personal physical pain that he had to somehow find a way through in order to get beyond suffering. He relentlessly pursued healing until the door was opened to him, and he is therefore in an excellent position to address our human limitations. Many people in spiritual circles are at a loss as to what to do when it comes to their personal health issues.

Reverend David Leonard will teach this powerful course, The Presence Process, on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm.

Donations welcome. Meditation at 6pm.

Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Road, Huntsville, AL. Contact: Gloria Agrelius. 256-503-3083. GAgrelius@ yahoo.com. CSL-Huntsville.org. See ad on page 16.

The Paranormal Study Center will host Ron & Jerrine Gray presenting: “Our World of Living Energy”

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on and Jerrine have been together since 1990, when Ron worked for Boeing, and Jerrine was establishing her therapeutic massage practice. Each of them already had a well-developed sensitivity for working with energy fields, and Ron decided to begin studies in Polarity Therapy with Jerrine when she signed up for that certification. Ron continued his studies in anatomy and passed the National Certification exam. They were also among the first group of massage therapists to become licensed in Alabama. In 1994 they opened up a little rock shop called “The Dream Maker” with therapy rooms in the back, and their next chapter began.

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“Our goal is to promote harmony between the individual and his world through nature," says Ron. "We travel several times a year to ensure a good selection of items from around the world, from rock shop items to a plethora of unique gifts, as well as candles, incense, Eastern and Native American items, and beautiful jewelry.�

Their New Age Metaphysical Gift Shop offers thousands of choices for out of the ordinary special gifts, including handmade wire-wrap originals. Ron has been creating beautiful works of art for over 18 years.

This presentation will be held at the Radisson Hotel in the Olympus Room at 8721 Madison Blvd, Madison, AL on Friday, September 28 at 6:30pm. Admission is $10. For more information, Contact Ron or Jerrine Gray at DreamMakerShop.com or visit ParapsychologyStudyGroup.com.

One-Day Silent Retreat with David Leonard at Huntsville Center for Spiritual Living

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everend David Leonard will facilitate a day of silence and exploration as we open the true nature of our being. Explore your own heart and discover your deepest nature and authentic self. What has been present all your life and remains consistent through every experience? What has the gift of your life experiences revealed and how are others touched by you?

With two group discussions, interspersed with periods of silent meditation, attendees will have an opportunity to tend to inner and outer silence and to nourish the brightness that shines through delusion. This silent retreat will offer a potent blend of stillness and dynamic inquiry.

David Leonard has been pastor for the Center for Spiritual Living for more than 23 years. David is a student of Adyashanti and has studied with Gangaji, Llewellyn Vaughn Lee, and Thich Nhat Hanh. “Silence of the Heart, a Silent Retreat� will be held on October 5 from 9am3pm. Bring your own lunch. Snacks will be provided. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. Contact: Gloria Agrelius. 256-503-3083.

GAgrelius@yahoo.com. CSL-Huntsville.org. See ad on page 16.

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“The Essentials of Real Love”—A New Marsha Mathes Receives Advanced Hypnosis Training with Dolores Cannon

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arsha Mathes recently attended Dolores Cannon’s Level II Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT) training in Rogers, AR. QHHT is a technique of hypnosis created

by Dolores Cannon which she has developed and refined over her 45-year career as a regressive hypnotherapist. The name Quantum Healing Hypnosis Therapy is derived from the fact that the results achieved and experienced by her clients, both on an informational basis and in terms of sometimes physical healing, transcend many of our long held beliefs of what both conventional science and medicine consider possible.

The technique involves inducing an individual to the Somnambulistic state of trance through visualization, a state which under ordinary circumstances is experienced only twice daily: the moment just before one becomes consciously awake and the moment just before one drifts off to sleep. Historically, hypnotists have avoided conducting sessions with patients in this state because of the strange and often inexplicable results that are recorded.

Not one to be limited by this disciplinary stigma, Delores continued working with clients specifically in the Somnambulistic state. Exploring the possibilities led Dolores to discover that any individual can gain access to experiences of Past Lives. It was also in exploring with clients in this state that she discovered an infinitely knowledgeable and powerful aspect of each individual can be contacted and communicated with. This part of ourselves, as Dolores has learned, is always present with us and exists just below the surface of our conscious mind, so she appropriately chose to label it The Subconscious. The Subconscious is what gives her and her QHHT practitioners' technique access to past

lives and sometimes healings when appropriate.

Please contact Marsha Mathes for further information or to schedule a QHHT session at 256-698-2151 or Mathes79@ knology.net. See CRG on page 38.

Series Coming to Huntsville Center for Spiritual Living

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hursdays 6-8pm, Sept 6-Oct 25. Facilitators: Rev. Wanda Gail Campbell and Rev. Pam Herdy.

Using pre-recorded videos of Greg Baer, MD and experiential dialogue, we will strengthen our relationships as we explore the principles of how to love others better through finding and giving Real Love, how to speak truthfully together to eliminate anger and fear from our lives, and how to more successfully practice Heart Centered Listening.

No book is required, though we suggest that having read the original Real Love book will be helpful. It is strongly suggested that each participant bring writing material to each class.

Please pre-register via email at RevWandaGail@gmail. com or the Center’s sign up sheet. Suggested Love Offering gifts of $15/class or $100/series. Info contact: 256-534-8779.

The Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, Alabama. See ad on page 16.

Conscious Parent, Conscious Child Workshop Camille Browning, author of "Conscious Parent, Conscious Child, Raising a Happy Confident Child Without Fear” will be presenting a workshop based on her book.

Camille believes that as we put aside our fear and live in the present, we can help heal our world one child at a time—beginning with ourselves.

Camille has been in practice as a Rapid Eye Technician for twelve years. She has a BS degree in Child Development and Family Relations and worked for many years as a social worker for the State of Alabama. She has taught Life Skills Classes and health classes for teens, adults and even nursing home residents. She is also a Reiki Master/Teacher.

During the two-day workshop you will be informed

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and inspired, as well as learn many practical techniques to help you parent in a new, more conscious way. Some of the topics covered: helping children express emotions, parent as teacher and student, TRUE self-esteem, internal rewards, and parenting from the present vs. parenting from the past.

The workshop will be held in Huntsville on October 20 & 21. For more information on the workshop or to purchase the book, contact her at cbrowning46@bellaouth.net or call 256-393-8450. Books may also be purchased at Amazon.com or Balboapress.com. See ad on page 30.

Tennessee Valley Baptist Annual Health Seminar at Virginia College in Huntsville

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irginia College will host the Tennessee Valley Baptist Nursing Fellowship for a one-day Continuing Education Health Seminar on Saturday, September 8.

Clinical topics and presenters for the seminar are the following: • Common Skin Condition – Ruth Yates MD • Home Hemodialysis – Susan Ostrzycki RN • Auricular Acupuncture/Herbal Medicine Detox – Jewell Euto NMD, MD, EdD • Massage Therapy for the Medically Frail – Judy Catrichini LMT

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Decatur Riverfest 2012

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he 18th Annual Riverfest will be Sept. 14-15, 2012, at Ingalls Harbor in Decatur, Alabama. Along with the barbecue competition, the festival includes food vendors, live music and children’s activities. Proceeds from Riverfest will benefit charities in Decatur and Morgan County.

Riverfest is recognized by the state of Alabama as an official State Barbecue Championship competition. The cookoff is sanctioned by, and conducted under, the rules of the Kansas City Barbeque Society, a national organization. The Grand Champion winner of Riverfest automatically qualifies for the American Royal World Championship Barbecue Cook-off in Kansas City, Missouri, and is entered into the Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational drawing.

Riverfest features more than 70 professional and amateur BBQ cooking teams from across the United States competing for prize money and trophies totaling $20,000.

The teams will be competing in such categories as beef brisket, pork ribs (loin/spare), chicken, pork (shoulder/butt), and best sauce. natural awakenings

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healthbriefs National Women’s Health & Fitness Day is September 26— Look for a Local Event

Solving your health puzzle Herbs Vitamins Massage Reflexology Natural Foods Clinical Herbalist Auricular Therapy Magnetic Therapies Nutritional Counseling

Few U.S. Adults Regularly Practice Healthy Habits

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recent American Heart Association (AHA) survey reports that only 12 percent of American adults regularly practice the healthy-life trifecta of good nutrition, exercise and oral care. The most common excuse is a lack of time.

Of those surveyed, 80 percent said that eating at least nine servings of fruit and vegetables daily is a struggle. About 60 percent find it difficult to log the association’s recommended 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week. At least 25 percent don’t brush and rinse twice daily and floss at least once daily.

Yet, 90 percent of Americans like the idea of improving their health. The AHA “My Heart. My Life.� initiative offers a straightforward set of solutions to help families understand how to make incremental changes that have long-term health impact (MyLifeCheck.Heart.org). “Whether it is simply adding a 30-minute brisk walk to your day, eating a few more fruits and vegetables with meals, balancing your calories and physical activity to achieve a healthy body weight or creating routine oral care habits—it all contributes to an overall healthier lifestyle,� says Cardiologist Tracy Stevens, a professor of medicine with Saint Luke’s Cardiovascular Consultants, in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Why Laptops Should be Renamed... and Relocated

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he portable computers that serve as our business and communication “lifelines� may actually be thwarting unborn lives. Researchers suggest that laptop computer (LTC) users should avoid putting the devices directly on their laps, especially for extended periods of time.

Recent research reported in the journal Fertility and Sterility examined semen samples from 29 healthy male donors that used an LTC on their laps, near their testes. The scientists found that LTCs connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi resulted in decreased sperm motility and increased sperm DNA fragmentation.

A separate study, published in the journal Archives of Environmental and Occupational Health, noted that electromagnetic fields produced by LTCs likely induce currents within the body and can expose developing fetuses in pregnant women to unsafe levels. The researchers concluded that, “[An individual’s] ‘laptop’ is paradoxically an improper site for the use of an LTC, which consequently should be renamed to not induce customers towards an improper use.�

Journey from Darkness to Light As I allow myself to create and express myself I hear my spirit's voice and she guides me to a place of healing. —Art and Text by Rita Loyd Copyright Š 2012

Rita Loyd is a professional watercolor artist and writer. The message of her work is about the healing power of unconditional self-love. Rita began painting in 1996 as a way to cope with chronic illness and depression.

Through this journey, the creative process became her teacher, healer and friend who would guide her to find the true meaning and experience of unconditional self-love. Rita writes about this experience and all that she has learned about unconditional self-love in her new book Unconditional Self-Love: What It Is, Why It's important and How to Nurture It in Your Life. You can purchase this book in Huntsville at Ruth's Nutrition or at www.NurturingArt.com, where you can view Rita's artwork and blog.

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irst impressions not only count—they are surprisingly accurate, at least when it comes to detecting whether a stranger is “made� to be compassionate, trustworthy or kind. New research by the University of California, Berkeley suggests that it can take just 20 seconds to recognize who is genetically so inclined.

Two dozen couples participated in the study and provided DNA samples. Researchers documented them as they talked about times when they had suffered. A separate group of observers that did not know the couples were shown 20-second video segments of only the listeners and asked to rate which participants seemed most compassionate, based on facial expressions and body language.

The listeners that received the highest ratings for empathy turned out to possess a particular variation of the oxytocin receptor gene known as the GG genotype.

Dubbed the “love hormone�, oxytocin is naturally secreted into the bloodstream and the brain, where it promotes social interaction, bonding and romantic love. “People can’t see genes, so there has to be something going on that is signaling these genetic differences to the strangers,� says Aleksandr Kogan, lead author of the study. “What we found is that the people that had two copies of the G version displayed more trustworthy behaviors: more head nods, eye contact, smiling and open body posture. These behaviors signaled kindness to the strangers.�

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recent study suggests they can. Researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University, in Richmond, and the University of Illinois system studied more than 5,500 students at 37 middle schools, focusing on this age group because aggressive behavior tends to escalate during the transition from childhood to adolescence. The researchers found that violent behavior in general increased throughout the three years of middle school, especially among girls.

The good news is that children whose parents actively advocate peaceful conflict resolution acted less aggressively, even if they attended more violent schools.

Cruciferous Cancer Fighters

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ccording to a new report in the American Chemical Society’s Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, scientists have discovered how broccoli, cauliflower, watercress and other cruciferous vegetables help stunt cancer growth. The vegetables contain substances called isothiocyanates (ITCs) that appear to target and block a defective p53 gene associated with cancer.

Healthy p53 genes act as tumor suppressors and prevent cells from starting the abnormal growth that is a hallmark of cancer. The mutated genes—which occur in half of all human cancers—do not offer that protection. ITCs appear to work by removing defective p53 genes while preserving normal, protective ones. Researchers believe the substances support the advice of moms throughout the ages: Eat your vegetables.

WATCHING MAGIC BOOSTS CREATIVITY IN CHILDREN

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esearchers from Lancaster University have discovered that youngsters watching creative fantasy films improve their own imagination and creativity. The study involved 52 4-to-6-year-old children.

The youngsters were split into two groups and shown two short segments of a popular fantasy movie.

The findings showed that the group watching the magical scenes generally scored “significantly better” in creative activities than their peers in the other group that saw scenes without any magical content.

NO JUNK FOOD BABIES

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ew research published online in the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Journal suggests that pregnant mothers whose diets are high in sugar and fat deliver babies that are more likely to become junk food junkies themselves. According to the report, which used rats, such diets lead to changes in the fetal brain’s reward pathway, altering food preferences. The results may offer insight into the ever-increasing rate of human obesity and help explain why some people easily resist fatty and sugary foods, while others seem hopelessly addicted.

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Our essence is of God; therefore, we are inherently good.

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Noodle Doodle Creativity on Tap Creativity is often perceived as an unpredictable event, the product of an unexpected “Aha!” moment. But a pair of Michigan psychologists, Mareike Wieth, of Albion College, and Rose Zacks, of Michigan State University, decided to research the concept. They discovered that problems requiring a flash of illumination to solve are best approached during the time of day when thinkers are not actually at what they feel is their peak.

Reporting their findings in the journal Thinking and Reasoning, they assigned 428 students to fill out a questionnaire with 19 questions, including, “What time would you get up if you were entirely free to plan your day?” and “How much do you depend upon an alarm clock?”

Participants were categorized as morning, evening or neutral types and randomly assigned to a morning or afternoon testing session. Some problems were analytic in nature, others were inspiration-based. While the more logical type of problem solving showed no statistical difference, morning people scored higher on the insight-demanding challenges in the late afternoon, and vice versa.

Wieth and Zacks believe the results depend upon an inhibitory process that suppresses distracting information. It is thought that this system performs less efficiently when individuals are less alert, allowing random thoughts to enter the decision-making process, resulting in more creative thinking.

Bunker Hunker Down is the New Up Designer Matthew Fromboluti, of Washington University, in St. Louis, Missouri, has turned conventional wisdom about modern construction upside-down with his architectural design, Above/Below, submitted for the eVolo Skyscraper Competition. His underground skyscraper would theoretically fill a 900-foot-deep, 300-acrewide crater left by the Lavender Pit copper mine, in Bisbee, Arizona.

A cone-shaped, inverted tower would allow people to live, work and even grow food in a huge cavern, covered by a dome. The building is designed to maintain a comfortable temperature via a passive climate-control system suited to the hot desert environment. A solar chimney provides natural ventilation as the sun heats the air at the surface, causing it to rise and draw cooler air up through vents at the bottom. The moving air passes through wind turbines at the top of the chimney, generating electricity.

Fromboluti’s aim is to atone for the mine’s destruction of the landscape by finding new ways to harvest the energy that went into excavating it, suggesting that no design should be considered “off the table” when planning for the future.

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Stop Monsanto’s Attacks on Safe Food Laws Beyond continuing its well-documented opposition to genetically modified (GMO) labeling laws in order to protect its corporate interests, Monsanto has recently launched aggressive backdoor attacks on organic and non-GMO farmers and consumers. The corporation’s rider attached to the U.S. House of Representatives’ 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill would allow planting of new genetically engineered (GE) crops—even when courts rule that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved them illegally.

Now, Monsanto has slipped an even more dangerous provision, HR 872, into the house version of the Farm Bill. This so-called Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act would stop the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from reviewing new and expanded uses of pesticides (often caused by the introduction of herbicide-resistant GMO crops) and require the USDA to approve GE crops easier and faster.

Most GMO crops have been genetically engineered to withstand spraying with herbicides whose toxic ingredients remain in the plants and then enter the environment and food chain. The American Academy of Environmental Medicine links GMO foods with adverse health effects, and the President’s Cancer Panel Report advises against choosing foods grown with pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilizers.

Join with millions of other concerned consumers and national organizations, such as the Organic Consumers Association, Center for Food Safety, United Farm Workers, American Public Health Association, Sierra Club, Rainforest Action Network and Institute for Responsible Technology, to safeguard our food supply and environment. Tell Congress to remove Monsanto’s toxic provisions.

Take action to protect citizens’ food at Tinyurl.com/StopMonsantoNow.

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oga Fire, formerly Jennifer Bail Wellness, celebrated their Grand Opening on August 18. What began as professionals reaching out and helping each other, to friendship, to one common goal, ended with the dream of Yoga Fire being ignited. So when Jennifer Bail started to look for someone to pass the torch to what better people than Crystal Kiss and Jessica Glassman.

Yoga Fire will be offering a broad variety of yoga classes for every age and flexibility. They offer a Vinyasa flow style class that can be heated or unheated, a hot power yoga class, yin– a slow class focusing on deep muscle relaxation, kundalini, a sivananda inspired candlelight class, and intro yoga which is just for beginners wanting to learn the ropes.

Everyone seeks out a yoga class for their own reasons; weight loss, flexibility, pain management, de-stressing, mental clarity, emotional health. Whatever they are seeking Yoga Fire wants to help them find it in the way that’s right for the individual.

Their health & wellness coaching is designed to support each client in their foundation. As that grows more concrete, they can focus on other goals the client may have. Crystal is a versatile coach with her own personal wellness journey and business background. She takes a holistic approach with each client.

The new owners of the famous facilities, Jessica Glassman (yoga instruc-

tor) and Crystal Kiss (life & health coach), have committed themselves to carrying on the studio’s legacy and preserving the warm, inviting space for wellness first established and nurtured at the location by its original founder, Jennifer Bail. Evidence of this commitment is found in the inspired rebranding of the studio undertaken by its new proprietors.

The fiercely aspirational, brightly motivational new studio name and tagline “Yoga Fire: Igniting Passion for Healthy Living” is an inspired creation…lofty, poetical bit of brand ideation that encodes pure energy and promise.

Names like that are pure gold for any business, as they seemingly have the power to perpetuate success on the strength of the words alone.

Yoga Fire will also be offering workshops so be sure to look for them in Natural Awakenings Magazines. Gatlianne will have a 3-hour Meditation Workshop called Connecting to the Chakras at Yoga Fire, Sept 15th from 1-4pm. In this workshop the participants will learn how to follow the path of the chakras and connect to your inner vision.

Gatlianne leads you through a series of guided meditations that allow you to explore what each chakra holds for you. Participants will draw and write what they see in their inner vision to get a full picture of their chakra system. This experiential workshop integrates meditation, visioning, yoga and affirmative mantra. The workshop concludes with a chakra balancing meditation. Materials included.

When you participate in the offerings at Yoga Fire, you not only benefit yourself, but you also help to grow the community and the awareness of healthy living. Sign up for a class or workshop today. Yoga Fire is located at 1874 Slaughter Rd, Suite A in Madison just off of Highway 72. For more information please call 256-399YOGA (9642) or visit their website at YogaFireHsv.com. See ad on page 20. natural awakenings

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by Aaron Peavy

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suffocating anxiety was gripping me. It was as if nothing in the world could possibly make this feeling go away, and it tightened on the back of my head like a vise. Rational logic had no place in its midst.

In that moment, there were only pain and a sense of being utterly alone.

It was a hard realization to see clearly that, for most of my life, I have distracted or numbed myself from pain when it arose. However, in that moment, though the pain was there, I sat entirely engulfed in presence with it. Immediately, the pain gave way, as if the resistance to it was the only thing feeding it. In that space, there was something new; all my fears arose to meet me. Nevertheless, I allowed myself to sit with these fears, realizing they were the causes of the pain.

Facing the greatest fears of one’s heart sounds so much worse than the reality of that moment. For me, it was a singular spark in an otherwise dark place. The things that had been so seemingly insurmountable before were revealed as nothing more than hollow shadows, powerless and benign. The perceived pain was merely a construct of an ego/mind trying to cope with irrational feeling. When we feel pain in our physical bodies, we usually seek a doctor to find the underlying cause. Why not also find the cause of non-physical pain? So many of us suffer from psychosomatic symptoms originating in the ego/mind, which can go unexplored or repressed for years, decades, or a lifetime.

We all must face our fears alone. However, here is a roadmap to help you.

Stay aware when a negative state arises and begins to take hold. Watch your mind and see what solutions it tries to draw you toward; most likely, these are your coping mechanisms that have been learned throughout

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your life. Do not act on them; instead, sit in a nice, quiet place with the feelings of pain, fear, panic, or anxiety as each one reveals itself. Breathe into each moment, deeply and slowly allow yourself to expand into whatever arises. Step into the vantage of an observer and simply watch these feelings. It is important to remember that they are only illusions of the ego/mind, and if you can recognize this fact in them, then they will lose their power. It gets easier every time after that.

For me, the greatest and final hurdle was fear of losing control as I ventured into the unknown beyond the fears, which is a subtle trap of the ego/mind to keep itself in charge. It is tricky like that, you see. However, by simply observing and remembering that even this fear was an illusion, it was as if a door opened or veil lifted, and out I popped into this vast space of weightlessness and freedom. The beauty and peace of the place behind the veil of illusion is indescribable. To appreciate it, one must be willing to let go of certainty and rest in unknowing.

The idea that the long journey to enlightenment is A) long, or B) a journey, is also merely a mental construct. Enlightenment is already here—but the veils darken our ability to perceive. There is no mental trick or exercise to cause closeness to the divine. In fact, the most utilitarian thing that can happen to us is to feel disappointment, pain, or failure in our life, for it can allow us to stop trying to make something happen and release into the flow that takes us there.

Many may call such periods of breaking down a “dark night of the soul.” They say there are only two paths to enlightenment: love and suffering. Rarely do we ever choose suffering, but we may choose to move beyond it, into love.

Aaron Peavy is a technology specialist by trade but has a lifelong passion for inner exploration and personal transformation. Having studied various esoteric and exoteric traditions and practices over the years, he enjoys teaching from his experiences and working with people.

“Dark Night” In the deepest place is a darkness No light may penetrate So black, it consumes everything I have seen it in visions of youth Laying on the edge of consciousness As a dark wall, and a face emerged It looked like mine, the lips moved to speak But no sound may leave that place So the darkness reclaimed the face And in my ear, my voice whispered They scare me.

Years go by and the wall remains Like a vast, black sea at night Whose tide rises to swallow me Always watching, always waiting Never daring touch the surface Until tonight The two faces merged The two voices speak as one As I dove into the deepest place To drown in the waters And surrender to its currents Liberated from fear I was carried away Into the beautiful unknown To shine light in the dark One must become it Find the light sleeping within —Aaron Peavy © 2012

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Dolphin Pose Brave Spirituality the ultimate power for Sacred Life Your transformation a journey to experience true compassion and your Zen future is understanding destiny Sometimes Life is more than Breath Your soul is inner poetry unlimited The Mind’s Eye is Enlightenment —Gatlianne

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e are so much braver than we typically give ourselves credit. We look to outside sources to build us up, validate us, prove ourselves to our Self, and prove our worth. The truth of this phenomenon is that there is never a time when any outside source can deep down truly give us the validation that we crave, the proof that we are something or somebody, or the knowing that our worth is immeasurable in its vastness. These are things that can only come from within.

When we receive this from any source outside of our own hearts then it is a false validation, a false proof, and a false sense of worth. For having someone else believe for us helps insofar as it gives us the push we need to keep going—but it will not make these things so. We are only validated and worthy when we truly see ourselves in our truth and believe that we are worthy. It does not come from lip service.

It does not come from pride. It does not come from material or fanciful forms of success. The only true self worth comes from an inner knowing and believing that we Are—it is as simple as that. Right now, no matter what you believe about yourself—you Are. You are a beautiful Divine spark with a light that shines softly, yet, brightly even when you can’t see it. Others see it and they hold the space for you to re-connect with that light and see your true self. The self that is One with the All, the self that is a masterpiece in its existence just as it is, right now.

Connect to your inner knowing and build strength in the belief in your Self with Dolphin Pose. This pose calms the mind and releases stress, tension, and mild depression. This pose is a gentle full body stretch that allows you to release while standing strong. On a physical level, this pose is suggested for those with wrist problems that interfere with the more traditional downward dog pose.

To practice Dolphin Pose, come to all fours and breathe.

Balance in this position as you connect with your body, stacking your

joints to provide a solid and stable base. While here tune in to the root chakra and know that you are safe.

Drop the elbows down, either clasping the hands or extending the palms flat.

Slowly press the hips up and back while straightening the legs. Again, find your balance while stacking the joints. Allow the shoulders to be over the elbows effortlessly. Walk the feet in until the shoulders and elbows are perpendicular. Relax the neck and allow the shoulders to drop away from the ears. Engage the abdominal muscles and take in Dolphin Pose.

Tune in to the solar plexus chakra and claim your personal power. Open your heart space and allow in love for self. Breathe. This is your moment to connect with your brave spirituality.

M/Gatlianne is an Author, Yoga Instructor, Interfaith Minister and Holistic Health & Reiki Practitioner based in Athens, AL. For more information contact her at M@Gatlianne.com or visit Gatlianne.com, DeepRiversHealing.com, or DiscoverPath.com.

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Between 15 and 20 million Americans practice yoga, spending an estimated $5.7 million annually on classes and accessories. National Yoga Month, in September, reminds us to always make personal safety a guiding principle during practice sessions. Experts advise the following guidelines for practicing injury-free yoga.

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ike any kind of movement, yoga involves some risk,” says Devarshi Steven Hartman, dean of the Kripalu School of Yoga, headquartered in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. “The level of risk depends on the individual’s age, physical condition, limitations, emotional state, previous injuries, strength, time of day, awareness, type of movement and how much weight bearing is taking place.”

It’s not uncommon for both seasoned athletes and yoga neophytes to push too hard in the beginning. Dr. Loren Fishman, medical director at Manhattan Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, says, “The three leading causes of injury are an overenthusiastic student, improper alignment and poor teaching.”

Many aspirants feel they have to

master a pose right away; thus, a “Type A” person may have the most potential for injury, observes Sadie Nardini, New York City-based founder of Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga and host of Cable TV’s Viera Living’s daily yoga show, Rock Your Yoga. Some instructors may have a vigorous Type A attitude, as well. “Keep looking if you feel pushed,” she advises.

Choosing a style is less important than choosing the instructor best suited to the student’s needs. “Finding the right teacher,” says Nardini, “is kind of like dating. Keep looking until you find your match.”

Proven Guidelines Here are some safe approaches and injury-prevention tips from experienced yogis.

Courtesy Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health

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Research the teacher. Investigate a yoga instructor’s credentials before signing up for a class, advises Meredith Montgomery, a board member of the Yoga Health Foundation and publisher of Natural Awakenings’ Mobile/Baldwin edition.

Read the instructor’s biography to verify his or her professional training, certification and level of experience. YogaAlliance. org maintains a well-respected registry of instructors that have been certified as registered yoga teachers (RYT).

Analyze the class level. Consider the name of the class, plus the level of advancement. New students may want to begin with a gentle, restorative or yin-type class. To reduce any risk, “Sign up for classes that are one level lower than where you are,� advises Fishman. Ask how many students are allowed in the class; a smaller size means more one-on-one attention.

Speak out. “Don’t be afraid to ask questions,� Fishman emphasizes; get to the class early, introduce yourself to the teacher and perhaps audit various classes. Good instructors always ask students about their health and fitness history.

Look for special needs groups. “You can get really specific in choosing the right yoga class, whether it focuses on back care or other therapeutic yoga,� notes Nardini.

Exercise caution. Certain areas of the body, like the back, neck and limbs, are particularly prone to injury, counsels Hartman. “Twisting and contorting poses can cause undue pressure,� so take things slowly and stop if pain occurs.

Practice correct alignment. Experts agree that proper alignment is key to injury-free yoga. “There’s a lot to proper alignment; it’s integral to being a yoga teacher,� says Fishman. A good one will walk the room to make sure everyone has the correct form, keeping the vertebrae more or less in line, even in a twisting pose.

Seek modifying options. Instructors must teach modifications in poses to accommodate the individual, often using props such as blocks and straps.

Learn to breathe. Proper breathing cannot be overemphasized. “Kripalu’s teaching methodology, for example, emphasizes coordinating movement with breath because it is one of the leading ways to prevent injury,� Hartman says.

Go with a teacher that understands anatomy. A teacher with such a background knows not only how muscles move, but also how they move together. Experts in yoga understand kinesiology—the natural synergies and limits to muscle and joint movement, according to Fishman. Nardini further emphasizes the importance of teaching transitions between poses.

Consider prior injuries. “People think of yoga as a healing practice. That does not [necessarily] mean it will help heal a previous injury,� says Nardini. “It’s possible you can make it even worse.� Those with previous injuries, plus elderly individuals and expectant mothers, must take extra safety precautions.

Remember that yoga is not about competition. “Don’t be afraid to take a time out,� says Fishman. “Or go into a child’s or modified child’s pose if you need to.�

In the end, “Yoga is about increasing awareness of the body. A well-schooled yoga teacher intends to create individual, empowering experiences,� concludes Hartman.

Lynda Bassett is a freelance writer based near Boston, MA. Connect at LyndaBassett.com.

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Emotional Clearing and Creativity

by Laura Boak

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n our culture, optimistic people agree that there has always been the awesome potential to create, even during times of economic strife. But a large problem remains—many of us habitually stuff our feelings and any emotions that sway from a safe median. This causes the evolution of our creations to stall. Take pain for instance. We feel embarrassed to cry, so we get choked up and apologetically wipe away tears. Even positive feelings and emotions like joy and love are often stuffed too because they seem inappropriate, uncouth. Don’t believe that? Sing or dance in front of others and see how awkward it feels.

In his renowned book, “The Primal Scream,” Dr. Janov repeatedly writes that ignored feelings (whether positive or negative) encapsulate within the mind and body, producing a whole gamut of problems that may include: irritability, depression, interruptions in clear thinking, procrastination, misdirected anger, and more. These symptoms conspire to congest personal power and mire creative potential.

Basically, when we stuff it, we get congested. Soon after, this congestion extinguishes the pilot light in our 2nd chakra power furnace. Anyone schooled in the basic tenants of metaphysics understands that the power to create comes from allowing energy to flow freely and not stagnate. Perhaps our feelings and emotions could be used to fuel this 2nd chakra furnace, instead of smothering it and choking out its fuel.

Many Buddhists and practitioners of mindful living claim to offer a solution. The practice of mindfulness calls upon us to be present with ourselves in the moment, without distractions.

In this state we become aware of the sensations in the body and can observe thoughts and feelings as they arise.

Thoughts and feelings are not clung to, not judged, not evaluated—just noticed, and eventually they move on.

Mindful living could be the answer

to freeing our feelings from the capsules our psyche places them in, thus allowing them to be dealt with. Later, if it feels good, many options exist to safely release the energy of such feelings, such as; journaling, talking about the feelings, exercise, or punching pillows. Perhaps in reality, we really don’t fear our feelings and emotions, we just want some say in the way they manifest outwardly rather than being bullied by them. Being mindful of our feelings is the first step to dealing with them in a healthy way. This will provide us with the solace to allow the solution to appear.

Once we deal with the feelings that dwell out of our comfort zone, we should feel surprisingly fantastic and energized just as we do after a round of colonics or a good cry. In time we may discover that any qualms or misgivings that our deeper selves have about our projects can be adjusted to help the outcome jive better with other factors in our lives. For instance, the amount of time required to work on our projects often create selfsabotage moments when hobbies and rest are interrupted. When this happens, we can lovingly listen and reason with ourselves just as a parent confers with a child who fears something new.

Creative power lives or dies in the hands of our feelings and what we do with them. A gentle, accepting attitude towards ourselves and our experience opens the door for renewal and abundant possibilities for the creation of that long awaited project, or for a richer, more meaningful life for ourselves and those we love.

Laura A. Boak is a local Intuitive Spiritual Counselor.

She lives in Madison, Alabama with her husband and two young children.

Contact her at Laboak@mail.com.

Chakras and Creativity To begin to understand the critical role of how feelings matter in terms of creation, take a gander at Rev. Jeffrey Allen’s metaphysical chart Spirit2Spirit.com illustrating the complete evolution of creation through the 7 chakras: CREATING THROUGH THE CHAKRAS Chakra: 7 (top of head)—An idea comes through inspiration from our higher self into our awareness at our crown chakra.

Chakra: 6 (forehead, third eye)—Our intuition and our mind are used to expand and refine our understanding of this idea.

Chakra: 5 (throat)—We begin to communicate and share our idea verbally or otherwise. Our idea also communicates and combines with our other ideas.

Chakra: 4 (heart)—Our idea begins to be felt in the heart as we try it on for size and decide if it feels right for us.

Chakra: 3 (solar plexus)—We use our third chakra to create the situations and structures which will contain our idea.

Chakra: 2 (naval)—Our creative energy fills this container, breathing life force into our idea and bringing it to life.

Chakra: 1 (base of spine)—Our idea is birthed into the physical, and the umbilical cord is severed. At this point, we can admire our creation as something separate from our self, created by us but no longer just part of us.

By the time the creation process enters the 2nd chakra (naval), we’ve arrived at a critical juncture. The 2nd chakra governs creativity—yes—but it also governs the emotional body and our feelings about the project we want to create. These feelings, therefore, whether hidden or known, have the power to make or break the outcome.

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Functional Medicine Taking the Whole Toolbox Approach

by Kathleen Barnes

Once called “alternative” medicine, then “holistic” or “complementary” and later “integrative”, the newest evolution is “functional” medicine, designed to search out the underlying causes of illnesses in order to carry out effective treatment.

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onventional medicine is like a carpenter that only has a hammer to work with, while functional medicine doctors are working with a full toolkit,” says the author of From Fatigued to Fantastic, National Medical Director of Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Centers, Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, of Kona, Hawaii.

Conventional medicine addresses symptoms instead of diseases, explains Los Angeles functional medicine practitioner Dr. Hyla Cass, author of 8 Weeks to Vibrant Health: A Take Charge Plan for Women. “It tends to treat the symptoms with more and more medications that cause a host of other side effects that also need to be treated and can result in declining health, rather than increased vitality.”

“Functional medicine, rather than simply ‘chasing symptoms’ while ignoring the causes, searches for and addresses environmental factors, nutritional deficiencies, genetic tendencies, biochemical dysfunctions and emotional and social stressors that can together

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cause the development of symptoms,” adds Dr. Adiel Tel-Oren. He operates Eco-Health Clinics internationally (the U.S. site is in Minneapolis, Minnesota) and serves as president emeritus and professor of nutrition and functional medicine with the California-based University of Natural Medicine.

In every case, it takes some investigation to get to the heart of the problems, and the solutions can take many forms. “For example, depression, insomnia and obesity aren’t diseases; they are symptoms,” says Cass. “If we can find the underlying cause of these symptoms, we can address the problem permanently.”

An allopathic approach, on the other hand, would routinely recommend a pill to lower temperature for high fever, prescribe a synthetic pill to elevate mood in treating depression, or look to pharmacological anti-inflammatory drugs for simple immune reactions.

Tel-Oren is among those that link a vast number of illnesses to stress: “Diverse conditions such as fibromy-

algia, irritable bowel syndrome, heart disease, diabetes, mood and cognitive disorders, various autoimmune disorders, premenstrual syndrome, temporomandibular joint issues, chronic pelvic pain, interstitial cystitis, chronic low back pain, chemical and food sensitivities, allergies, asthma and cancer all seem to share common courses of formation. The common denominator for these disturbances appears to be chronic stress.”

Dr. Mark Hyman, chair of the Institute for Functional Medicine, in Lenox, Massachusetts, elaborates: “Functional medicine seeks to create balance in the body by looking at seven keys to achieving wellness: nutrition, hormones, inflammation, digestion, detoxification, energy metabolism and a calm mind. We work through the entire system, help people identify patterns and return the body to balance.”

Hyman is a strong advocate of nutrition as the basis for restoring balance to the body. “Food is the most powerful medicine we have, more powerful than any drug, more powerful than anything you’ll ever find in a pill bottle,” he says.

Teitelbaum notes, “Conventional medicine is basically run on economics, so doctors are too often influenced by drug company marketing messages masquerading as science that encourage expensive treatments, regardless of their toxicity.” In stark contrast, “Functional medicine instead looks for the lowest cost treatment that is supported by medical evidence.”

Conventional Medicine Case in Point Fibromyalgia, for example, encompasses a basket of symptoms, usually beginning with overall body pain with specific pain points. Other common symptoms can include extreme fatigue, facial pain, irritable bowel syndrome, memory loss and brain fog, depression, numbness and tingling, palpitations, insomnia and headaches, including migraines.

“Until a few years ago, conventional medicine decided you were crazy if you complained of these symptoms,” advises Teitelbaum. “Then some expensive medications came out— promoted by $210 million a year in

advertising; so now, patients are instead being told to take medications with lots of side effects.”

The most common conventionally prescribed drugs for fibromyalgia target symptoms of insomnia, depression, nerve pain and inflammation. According to Teitelbaum, the vast majority of people treating with these medications continue to experience the same symptoms over a five-year period; only 25 to 35 percent report some improvement.

It’s difficult to determine how many Americans suffer from fibromyalgia because many go undiagnosed (the average time from onset of symptoms to diagnosis is five years).

Cure4Fibromyalgia.com estimates that 5 million Americans, or approximately 2 percent of the population, suffer from this disease.

Functional Medicine Alternative “Functional medicine practitioners recognize that fibromyalgia represents an energy crisis in the body and use simple, appropriate and effective treat-

ments with no harmful side effects,” says Teitelbaum. “Most often I use a SHINE protocol that I developed, based on 30 years of treating patients with chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, with a 90 percent success rate.”

His is just one example of the way functional medicine would treat a difficult-to-diagnose and to treat disease. Cass uses functional medicine very effectively against depression, addiction and a host of women’s health issues. Hyman specializes in managing diabetes and obesity with the tools of functional medicine.

“If other medicines worked as well as treatments used in functional medicine, I’d use them, but they don’t,” concludes Hyman. “My Hippocratic Oath says I must help relieve suffering.

I can do that with the tools that functional medicine gives me.”

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Exploring Our Creative Side Engaging in Community Arts Brings Unexpected Rewards

by Judith Fertig

“Turning, moving, spinning, dresses swirling, music beating, eyes in contact with a partner, then another, then another, then another, and the fiddle turns a corner, the phrase repeats, the dance repeats. You smile. Your body smiles.” ~ Doug Plummer, photographer and contra dancer, Seattle, Washington

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hree years ago, Janine Joslin, a savvy business executive, set her sights on becoming a Dazzler, and today is a proud member of the Leawood, Kansas, chapter of community tap-dancing troupes. “I love to dance and perform, and I felt that had been missing from my own life,” she says. After a friend suggested it, Joslin showed up for her first practice ready to go, wearing tights and tap shoes.

Potential Dazzlers must prove they’ve learned the routines before being selected to perform for the public. Luckily, says Joslin, “I’m a quick study,” and soon took her place in this 50-and-up women’s group that likes to routinely Shuffle Off to Buffalo at area retirement facilities, church halls and special events.

Learning the stopand-go, Broadwaystyle routines such as Steppin’ Out and Millie is more of a mental challenge than aerobic exercise, comments Joslin. “The main thing is it exercises your brain.”

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Performing for appreciative groups is a great feeling, she notes, and helps make the twice-weekly practices worthwhile. Just being around inspiring women has helped Joslin look at aging differently. She’s now applying her business skills to set up her troupe’s first website.

Joslin’s experience proves what many dancers, artists, writers, actors and musicians know: Active, hands-on, group participation in the arts is beneficial on many levels.

National Trend In a recent study commissioned by the Wallace Foundation, Gifts of the Muse: Reframing the Debate About the Benefits of the Arts, the researchers found that, “People that engage in arts in a

group setting develop a sense of community as they exchange favors (such as meeting to learn lines or loaning painting supplies); identify themselves with a cast, music ensemble or choral group; and develop a sense of trust and expectations of reciprocity.”

It also noted, “Through the arts of ethnic traditions—such as classical Indian dance, Jamaican steel drums or Japanese raku ceramics—participants develop and maintain their cultural heritage and communicate their cultural identity to outsiders.”

Gateway Experiences Most art disciplines can be experienced at any age. No previous training or ability is required, just a curious spirit and willingness to participate and learn.

Fun options range from a painting party, in which participants set up an easel and paint a canvas at Uncork’d Art, in Washington, D.C. (UncorkdArt. com), to African drumming at DrumRise, in Decatur, Georgia (DrumRise. net). “A drumming class is a great way to reduce stress, have fun, relax and reenergize, all at the same time; it has even been shown to positively affect your immune system,” say co-founders Amy Jackson and Colleen Caffrey.

Such activities allow us to dabble and explore amidst the power of a group and maximize the joy of artful endeavors, which many prefer to the cost of individual lessons.

One of the most accessible community arts is choral music, as it requires no special equipment. Singing in a group can also become a community tradition that gathers people of all ages and lifestyles in fellowship and celebration.

Since 1882, singing Handel’s Messiah has become an annual highlight for a Swedish wheat-farming community in South-Central Kansas.

For three months before Palm Sunday, 200 farmers, homemakers, college students and business owners from the Lindsborg area gather twice weekly to rehearse the three-hour piece (Bethanylb.edu/Oratorio_History.html).

Becky Anderson, the owner of Lindsborg’s Swedish Country Inn, who has sung for 41 years, points to a particularly thrilling moment during each performance. “There is just this exhilaration as the audience jumps to their feet yelling, ‘Brava, Brava.’ Golly, that’s fun.”

Chicagoans maintain a similar holiday tradition. For 35 years, free Do-ItYourself Messiah concerts have provided a community-funded uplift (imfChicago. org). Thousands of audience members lend their voices to thrilling performances of this masterpiece, led by a worldclass conductor and soloists and backed by an all-volunteer orchestra of local professionals and amateur musicians.

Storytelling is yet another community performing art that requires no special equipment. The National Storytelling Network (StoryNet.org) advances the art of storytelling through a national conference and local storytelling guilds. The Lehigh Valley Storytelling Guild, in Pennsylvania, meets once a month at a local coffee house

(LVStorytellers.org). Members include professional and amateur storytellers, poets, actors and newcomers that love to practice—or just listen to—this ancient art.

Strong community and cultural identity is forged on other stages, as well. The Community Actors Theatre, in San Diego, California’s, Oak Park, performs many plays written by local playwrights exploring themes in black culture (CommunityActorsTheatre.com).

For Calvin Manson, a local poet and playwright who teaches acting workshops, the nonprofit venue feels like a mom-and-pop outfit. “They have the raw talent that could be developed into something wonderful. People don’t just learn to be actors and playwrights.

They learn to work together, to commit to a common struggle. When they leave, they know how to work with people, to be team players.”

Sometimes, a life change can open the door to a creative outlet. As a newly single 30-something, photographer Doug Plummer says that when he fell in with the Seattle contra dance scene in the mid-1980s, “It became my primary social life.” Derived from New England folk dance, two lines of dancers face each other and move to the rhythms of fiddle music.

“Since 2003, anytime I’m in New England, I try to stay over on a Monday and catch the Nelson [New Hampshire] dance,” says Plummer. Likening it to participating in the slow-food and similar local movements, he says, “I feel like I’m entering into a mode of slow-dancing.”

At the weekly Nelson gatherings, “The dancers will drift in; singles, couples and families with kids,” he relates. “Someone puts out the fiddle case for the

“Every child is an artist.

The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” ~ Pablo Picasso

“When I’m not doing any plays, things just don’t go right. This is my justification. This is my opportunity to just be me.” ~ Eva Jones, foster parent and member of Community Actors Theatre, Oak Park, California $2 admission. Whoever volunteered to bring baked goods sets them out. Harvey shows up with his fiddle, sits on the fold-up chair on the stage. Bob sits at the piano. ‘Line up for a contra,’ barks Don, in a clipped, Yankee accent. ‘First dance is Monymusk.’ Then everyone just joins in.”

Auditioning for the Role of a Lifetime The next level of volunteer arts participation may involve an audition and a greater commitment. At the same time, these pursuits offer prime opportunities to expand artistic skills and join in something bigger than one’s self.

Since 1873, the Cincinnati, Ohio, May Festival has served as a shining example of community showmanship (May Festival.com). Chorus auditions are held in January, rehearsals begin in September and concerts routinely sell out by May. Music critic Nancy Malitz comments, “It’s that special, tiny sliver of the year when everybody stretches. When hundreds of amateur singers accelerate the tempo by devoting every night to rehearsal and every day to thoughts of the concerts to come… when audiences look their finest, clap their loudest.”

Lawrence Coleman, a chorus member for 15 years, has found that singing and networking with other May Festival vocalists has paid off in surprising ways.

“I’ve recorded and had other singing engagements and opportunities, all because I’ve been connected to the chorus and the people in it,” he says. Coleman also sings with the rhythm and blues gospel group Fo Mo Brothers, performing at area churches and the Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion.

Coleman remarks, “I have friends in the chorus from very different walks

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of life. We come together for the single purpose of making great music. People of differing backgrounds and schools of thought can do more than coexist. It’s confirmed for me that we can learn to celebrate our differences when we have a common goal.�

Even those that don’t feel inherently artistic can find venturing into an art form unexpectedly rewarding.

Channeling an inner Elizabeth Bennett or Mr. Darcy is commonplace in Bay Area English Regency Society waltzes and “longways� dances, in Palo Alto, California (baers.org). Alan Winston, a computer systems administrator and veteran dance caller, observes that these patterned dances appeal to math-science-logic-computer types. “It’s a great place for people that live in their heads to get out and be social,� he says.

Appropriately, the dances all feature choreography from Jane Austen’s era. Depending on the theme of the dance—like the sophisticated Cyprians Ball or spirited Return of the Regiments Ball—the ambience may be elegant or rowdy, explains Winston. Dances are taught beforehand to music such as George Washington’s Favourite Cotillion,

an 1808 tune performed by musicians playing a clarinet, piano and recorder.

Many wear period costumes, while others come in jeans. Winston is usually bedecked in a wine-colored waistcoat with tails that he found on eBay. Plein air painters forsake the indoors to take their paints, easels and canvases outside. Plein-Air Painters of America regularly paint in groups in the fresh air and then hold an exhibition; annual workshops help teach techniques (p-a-p-a.com). At the recent seventh annual Florida’s Forgotten Coast event, in the state’s Panhandle, billed as America’s Great Plein Air Paint-Out, featured artists set up alongside amateurs eager to learn more (PleinAirfl.com).

Whatever one’s newly discovered or longtime treasure, individuals engaging in a group arts activity forge strong social bonds, keep ethnic arts traditions alive, learn new things in new ways and experience joyous personal growth. ‌ All while creating something wonderful.

Judith Fertig regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings. She’s an award-winning cookbook author at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com.

calendarofevents SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Madison Mega-Marathon – Daily throughout 2012. Enjoy reading? Try the Madison MegaMarathon to whet that reading appetite. Madison Public Library, 130 Plaza, Madison, AL. 256-4610046. Madison@Hmcpl.org.

First Monday Weekend Trade Days – Sept 1-3.

One of the Deep South’s oldest and largest trade days where bartering, haggling, and swapping of goods has not passed on with time. It is a true blend of antique shows, craft fairs, and rummage sales. Believed to have begun in the mid-1850s, where merchants plied their wares around the Court House in downtown Scottsboro. Admission: Free. Info phone: 256-574-3100.

Jackson County Courthouse Square, Scottsboro, AL. Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age – 9am-5pm. Journey back through the Ice Age to view some of Earth’s largest and most aweinspiring mammals in The Field Museum exhibition Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age. Monumental video installations, hands-on interactive displays, life-sized models, fossil tusks and skulls—and even touchable teeth—bring these ancient giants back to life. This exhibit is included in general admission. U.S. Space & Rocket Center, One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL. Butterfly House/Nature Center – Mon-Sat 9am6pm; Thurs 9am-8pm; Sun 12-6pm. This education center is home to the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house. Over 2,000 butterflies grace this 9,000 square foot structure. The nature center is also home to an assortment of critters including snakes, quail, hummingbirds, frogs, fish and turtles. Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-830-4447. Hsvbg.org.

ary from area artists, historians, authors and poets.

Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church St, Huntsville, AL. 256-535-4350. HsvMuseum.org.

on the Tennessee River. Cruising out of 802-B Wilson Street at Ingalls Harbor, on the river in Decatur, AL. 877-936-2355. PickwickBelle.com.

The Red Clay Survey: 2012 Exhibition of Contemporary Southern Art – 11am-4pm, through Sept 16. The Red Clay Survey is an exhibition that regularly “takes the pulse” of contemporary Southern art through a selection of work in all styles and media determined by jurors with strong national credentials. The works typically range in style from the traditional to the avant-garde and encompass painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, fine craft, photography, and mixed media works from artists throughout an 11-state region. Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church St, Huntsville. 256-535-4350.

HsvMuseum.org.

Barks & Brews – 4-7:30pm. July thru October dog training will take place in the Downtown Dog Park every Monday and Wednesday evening. The October classes are on Tuesday and Thursdays. Each day three different classes are offered: Puppy Socialization, Beginner Training, and a Tricks Class. Each week a local vendor will visit your class with free giveaways for your pup HomeGrownHuntsville.com.

The Art of Nature: The Sanctuary Artists Group 11am-4pm. The Art of Nature is an exhibition that will bring to life Huntsville’s Goldsmith Schiffman Wildlife Sanctuary as seen through the eyes of area artists, historians, authors, and poets. The Goldsmith Schiffman Wildlife Sanctuary is a local wilderness park located near Hampton Cove. Combined with the Hays Nature Preserve, it is Huntsville’s largest and most undeveloped parkland. Within the park, one can enjoy the hiking trails, view wildlife, and absorb the beauty of the forests, fields, and wetlands. Huntsville Museum of Art. 256-535-4350. HSVmuseum.org.

Battle For Decatur – 2pm Sat-Sun. Civil War Reenactment featuring mock battles at 2pm each day.

Point Mallard Park, 2901-D Point Mallard Circle SE, Decatur, AL. DecaturCvb.org.

Sightseeing Cruise on Pickwick Belle – 2-3:30pm.

Cruise along on an authentic paddle wheel riverboat

Northeast Alabama State Fair – Sat-Sun 2-11pm; Mon 2-9pm. The Northeast Alabama State Fair has the largest midway in northeast Alabama, concessions and exhibits. John Hunt Park, on the grounds of the old airport, Huntsville, AL. 256-883-5252.

“End of Summer Jam” Dance Party – 8pm-12am.

General dance party with DJ. $5 admission. Info: NNiakossary@gmail.com. Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment‎, 2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-0399. LoweMill.net‎.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Scottsboro’s First Monday Arts Sunday “Arts in the Park” – More than 150 artisans and craftsmen from all over the southeast and southwest participate in a juried show and offer their artworks and crafts for sale at King-Caldwell Park. Children’s activities and musical entertainment available.

A variety of food and beverages will be offered.

Admission charged. For info: Dianna Henshaw, Scottsboro’s Three Arts Council, Scottsboro, AL. 256-259-1056.

Scarecrow Trail & Enchanted Forest – Mon-Sat 9am-6pm; Thurs 9am-8pm; Sun 12-6pm. September and October brings the Scarecrow Trail back to the Huntsville Botanical Garden. Dozens of wild, wacky, scary and funny crows are once again hiding behind the trees throughout the Garden. Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-830-4447. Hsvbg.org.

Harmony Park Animal Preserve – 10am to sundown, daily. Enjoy drive through observation and feeding of free ranging rare and endangered animals. Your self guided tour also includes reptiles and amphibians from around the world, as well as various species of fowl. Harmony Park Safari, 431 Cloud’s Cove Rd, Huntsville, AL. 877-726-4625.

Exhibit: Wildlife Sanctuary – Tues-Sat 11am4pm; Thurs 11am-8pm; Sun 1-4pm. A new exhibit celebrates one of Huntsville’s many natural spaces, the Goldsmith Schiffman Wildlife Sanctuary. The exhibit includes words & images about the sanctu-

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Film Co-op Monthly Workshop – 2-4pm. Admission free. Specific Topics To Be Announced. If you have a work in progress that you would like to discuss, bring a sample to show. Open to all, public invited. 256-457-5371. Don Tingle’s Studio (264), Flying Monkey Arts, Second Floor, Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 36th Annual Section Labor Day Festival – 10am10pm. Musical entertainment all day featuring Gospel, Blue Grass, Country, and good old’ Rock & Roll. Free Children’s games and rides. Lots of food including Homemade Ice Cream and Bar-B-Que. Also, volleyball, horseshoes, dominoes, and a “Back Seat Drivers Contest.� Info: Mickey Bell 256-2283414 or 256-574-1330. Section Community Park (one block off of Hwy 35), Section, AL. Extended Zip Line Adventure – Zip on multiple cables ranging from 150-250 feet over a ravine and whisking you on an adventure through the woods.

You get up to 2-3 zips per person. $45. True Adventure Sports, 13102 AL Hwy 176, Fort Payne, AL. 256-997-9577. TrueAdventureSports.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Jackson County Fair – 5:30pm through Sept 8.

Full carnival rides, contests and exhibits featured for agriculture, crafts, food, photography, animals, 4-H clubs, and much more. Veterans Park Fairgrounds, 220 Cecil Street, Scottsboro, AL. 256-437-8280.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Schmooze – 5:30-8pm. A monthly schmooze event bringing together Huntsville notables to chat in a friendly manner while fostering business connections. Indulge in a sampling of Brix menu items and rub elbows with local leaders, while practicing the art of schmooze. $10. Brix Huntsville, 964 Airport Rd, Huntsville, AL.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 All A Flutter Auction and Benefit – Benefit, Auction and Cocktail reception to honor and auction off the 30+ hand painted butterflies that were thoughtfully prepared by local artists and Garden members. We will have both a silent and live auction the night of event. Tickets are $35 per person and reservations are required. A listing of the Butterflies along with Artist information can be found online at Hsvbg.org, or call 256-830-4447.

Comedy: Justin Willman, Host of “Cupcake Wars� & “Last Cake Standing� – 7:30pm Sept 6-7. Justin’s “Tricked Out Tour� takes him around the globe with a hugely popular one-man comedy & magic show. Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center, 3320 Triana Blvd, Huntsville, AL. 256534-6455.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 MOMsMart – Fri 5-8:30pm; Sat 8am-12pm.

Huntsville Area Mothers of Multiples semi-annual consignment sale that takes place in the spring and fall. MOMsMart is the only local consignment sale organized by a non-profit support group. Trinity United Methodist Church‎, 607 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville, AL. HuntsvilleAreaMom.blogspot.com.

Campout in the Garden – Fri 6pm to Sat 4am.

Families will enjoy a fun night sleeping under the stars. You’ll get a chance to take a flashlight walk of the Nature Trail, view the stars with Von Braun Astronomical Society (Subject to VBAS availability), and enjoy story time before heading back to your tents. Please bring your own sleeping bags, tents and flashlights. We provide all food. Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-830-4447. Hsvbg.org. “War Eagle Tailgate� Dinner Party Cruise – 7-10pm. It’s Auburn football fan night aboard the Belle. Kick off the season with a party cruise. Enjoy a served to the table dinner complete with beverages and dessert. Team colors and Party favors with live entertainment by The Frankie Marlar Band. Wear your favorite team apparel and celebrate by showing your team spirit on this only offered once a year specialty cruise. Port of Decatur/Ingalls Harbor, 802-B Wilson St NW, Decatur, AL. 877-936-2355.

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Home & Outdoor Living Expo – Sept 7-9. Fri 126:30pm; Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 12-5pm. Featuring home products, interior design, decorating, landscaping, building products and outdoor living products. Von Braun Center South Hall, 700 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-1953.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Old Fashioned Trade Day On The Square – 8am-5pm. Just like the old days Huntsvillians will gather to trade, barter, sell, eat, have fun & share

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fellowship. Music and dancing will be part of the festivities. Free admission. Around the Courthouse Square in Huntsville. 256-852-5378.

9th Annual Frantic Frog Triathlon – 8am-1pm.

Several competing categories include: individual, team, Clydesdale, Athena, and Master. Entry fee to participate. Admission free to supporters and spectators. Major courses include a 400m Swim, 24K Bike, and 5K Run. Info: Gregg Killough, Scottsboro TriSport. 256-574-3127. GKillough@scottsboro.org.

Arab Community Fair – 9am-4pm. Crafts, children’s clothing, music, food and fun. Civil War reenactors, with demonstrations of old-time cooking, such as Navy beans and cornbread, old-time gospel and Civil War songs in the old Rice Church, tours of the house in the historic village, quilting and more.

Free. Arab City Park, Arab, AL. 256-550-0290.

Old Timer’s Festival – 10am. Take a few steps back into the past and experience quilting, corn grinding, blacksmithing, broom making, whittling, shingle making, Native American demonstrations, and period musical entertainment. Admission free.

Info: Jay Thornhill, 15107 AL Hwy 71, Pisgah, AL. 256-451-3640.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Afternoon Rock Climbing – Nestled in the NE corner of Alabama are some of the best and unique sandstone cliffs in the country. Come experience first-hand what rock climbing is all about with guides who are fun, safe and energetic. This trip includes all the gear plus basic instruction. No prior climbing experience is needed. $35/person. Meet at True Adventure Sports, 13102 AL Hwy 176, Fort Payne, AL. 256-997-9577. TrueAdventure Sports.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Twickenham Doll Club 36th Annual Doll Show and Sale – 10am-4pm. The show will feature antique, collectible, and play dolls and doll related merchandise from all eras. The education display this year is entitled “Dolls and Their Trunks” and will showcase dolls with their wardrobe trunks and their accessories. Info: Jane Brooks, 256-694-4035.

Jane@brooksdolls.com. Huntsville Jaycee’s Building, 2180 Airport Rd SW. HuntsvilleJaycees.com.

Thursday Evening Concerts at the Library –6pm.

Enjoy “Raw Materiel” the Army Materiel Command’s rhythm & blues band playing classic R&B & R&R favorites. Free admission. Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, 915 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL. 256-532-5940. Hmcpl.org.

Joe Wheeler Birthday Celebration – 1-5pm. Visit the grounds and out buildings of Pond Springs, the home of Confederate Gen. Joe Wheeler, for a party celebrating his birthday. It resumes a tradition that ended in 1955 with the death of daughter Miss Annie Wheeler. The main house is scheduled to reopen this year following a 12-year restoration. Pond Spring, The General Joe Wheeler Home, 12280 Alabama Hwy 20, Hillsboro, AL. 256-637-8513.

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Five Feathers Motorcycle Rally – Indian drumming & dancing, POW/MIA ceremony, ladies ride, Bug Run, live bands, biker games and custom bike show. The Rally will take place in the parking lot of Old Time Pottery in Madison, AL. 256-325-8317.

Sound Celebration – 7-9pm. The show will consist of our chorus, Quartets and groups from surrounding areas. Delicious hors d’oeuvres and nonalcoholic drinks are included in the ticket price. Tickets are on sale from any of our members or call Lloyd at 256-693-7215. Mayfair Church of Christ, 1095 Carl T Jones Dr SE, Huntsville, AL.

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Nature Explore Families’ Club – 10-11am. “Get to Know a Tree!” Sponsored by Operation Green Team at Hays Nature Preserve. Books recommended for this outing’s topic that are available at Huntsville-Madison County Public Library are: Have You Seen Trees? by Joanne Oppenheim, Hello Tree by Joanne Ryder, and A Tree is Nice by Janice May Udry. Membership in Families’ Club is Free.

Call 53-CLEAN (256-532-5326) for info or to join.

Those Wonderful ECK Masters – 2-3pm. Free introductory presentation and discussion for people of all faiths. Facilitators will share stories, tools, and techniques to help attendees make a connection to spiritual masters who can provide guidance, protection, and divine love. Huntsville ECK Center, 900 Wellman Avenue, #3 (near Five Points). 256-534-1751. ECK-Alabama.org.

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Riverfest Barbecue Cook-off – Fri-Sat. The Alabama State Barbecue Cook-off features barbecue teams from across the South and the entire country, all competing for a total of $20,000 in cash prizes, and bragging rights too, of course. Come enjoy live musical entertainment, children’s activities and more. Ingalls Harbor Pavilion Meeting & Event Center, 802A Wilson St, Decatur, AL. Decatur Jaycees.com.

“Roll Tide Roll Tailgate” Dinner Party Cruise 7-10pm. It’s Alabama football fan night aboard the Belle. Kick off the season with a party cruise. Enjoy a served to the table dinner complete with beverages and dessert. Team colors and Party favors with live entertainment by The Frankie Marlar Band. Wear your favorite team apparel and celebrate by showing your team spirit on this only offered once a year specialty cruise. Port of Decatur/Ingalls Harbor, 802-B Wilson St NW, Decatur, AL. 877-936-2355.

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The Law of Returns: In the Arms of Love – 7:30-8pm. Hear inspiring stories and insights from Harold Klemp, spiritual leader and acclaimed author of more than sixty books on ECKANKAR. Learn how to enjoy a more direct route to the spiritual life. FREE. Knology Cable Channel 11 (HuntsvilleMadison). 256-534-1751. ECK-Alabama.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Trail of Tears Remembrance Motorcycle & Native American Pow Wow (Florence) – The ride commences at Ross’ Landing in Chattanooga, Tennessee and covers over 200 miles before concluding at McFarland Park in Florence, Alabama. The route is lined with cheering spectators who bear witness to the largest destination motorcycle ride in the world, over one hundred thousand motorcycles. Witness the Native American festivities at McFarland Park, including Native American music and tribal dancing, arts and crafts, storytelling, food vendors. Contact: Bill Cason 423-605-5065. BillCason@charter. net. Info phone: 1-877-TOT-TRIP (868-8747).

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Trail of Tears Motorcycle Ride (Madison) – Arrive 9:30am, Depart 11:30am from the parking lot of Old Time Pottery in Madison, AL. Each September a national convoy of motorcycles retraces the route Cherokee Indians followed during their forced relocation by the U.S. Government. 256-218-0753.

Depot Days Festival – 8am-5pm. This festival celebrating the history of the railroad and its contribution to the city of Hartselle includes an antique car and tractor show, arts and crafts, live entertainment, a featured entertainer, games and multiple food vendors. Info: Susan Hines, 256-773-4370. Hartsell@

hiwaay.net. Hartselle Downtown District, Main St, Hartselle, AL. HartselleChamber.com.

12th Annual John Benge Commemorative Motorcycle Ride – We welcome you to join us as we ride in commemoration of DeKalb County’s Cherokee Indian Heritage and all Indian Nations who were forced to walk on the Infamous Trail of Tears. The ride is strictly voluntary and you Ride at Your Own Risk. The John Benge Ride is in remembrance of those who walked this trail and brings awareness to this tragedy. Fort Payne, AL. 888-805-4740.

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Duck and Run 5K Race and Fun Run – This is a mildly challenging, certified 5K race through historic downtown Athens. Prizes, trophies, mid-pack cash award, and cash drawing included. A one-mile fun run will also take place for those who prefer not to tackle the 5K. Proceeds from this race support the work of Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful, a 501(c)3 organization. Info: Lynne Hart, 256-2338728 or KeepALBeautiful@att.net. Big Spring Memorial Park, Athens, AL. Huntsville Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Come walk for a cause at the Huntsville Botanical Gardens.

The nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support, and research.

Info: Courtney White. 256-880-1575. Courtney.

White@alz.org.

Connecting to the Chakras Meditation Workshop with Gatlianne – 1-4pm. Follow the path of the chakras and connect to your inner vision in the Connecting to the Chakras workshop. Gatlianne leads you through a series of guided meditations that allow you to explore what each chakra holds for you. Participants will draw and write what they see in their inner vision to get a full picture of their chakra system. This experiential workshop integrates meditation, visioning, yoga and affirmative mantra. The workshop concludes with a chakra balancing meditation. Materials included. (3 hours).

Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256399-YOGA. YogaFireHsv.com.

Moon Over Three Caves Dance – Dance by the light of a full moon in an underground bistro. The event raises money to support local land preservation efforts such as the former limestone mine turned geologic treasure called Three Caves. Free shuttle service from Huntsville Hospital. Three Caves, Huntsville. 256-534-5263.

Funky Pirate Jazz Band Sponsored by Huntsville Swing Dance Society – 7-11pm. Party with the sizzling New Orleans’ vintage sounds of the Funky Pirates Jazz Band and hot dance moves of the Huntsville Swing Dance Society in the Flying Monkey Arts theater on the 2nd floor of Lowe Mill.

There is a 7pm lesson with “live� music beginning at 8pm. Admission is $10/general, $7/student.

More info at Huntsville Swing Dance Society on Facebook. Flying Monkey Arts‎, 2211 Seminole Dr SW #501, Huntsville, AL. 256-489-7000. Flying MonkeyArts.org‎.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Senior Expo – 9am-4:30pm. Seniors can enjoy free food, entertainment, medical screenings and door prizes. Von Braun Center South Hall, 700 Monroe St, Huntsville. 256-533-1953.

Brain Regeneration: The End of Alzheimer’s Disease – 6:30pm. Speaker: Rodney D. Soto, MD. Learn how you can optimize your brain function and prevent the onset of dementia and other neurodegenerative disorders. The latest research and interventions to achieve the regeneration of brain cells will be discussed. Dinner will be served. Fee: $25. Sponsor: Holistic Medical Center of Alabama. RSVP by September 17 at 256325-1648 as space is limited. Location: Grille 29, 445 Providence Main Street, Huntsville, AL.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Cullman County Fair Parade – A variety of floats, beauty queens, fire trucks, and more. Don’t miss this kick off to the annual Cullman County Fair.

Downtown Cullman, AL.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Women Honoring Women – 5:30-9:30pm. Women Honoring Women is the signature fundraiser of the WEDC Foundation. This annual event recognizes prominent women in our community who have overcome obstacles on their way to success and who serve as an inspiration to others. The funds raised from this event go into the Foundation’s scholarship program. The mission of the WEDC Foundation is to work within our community to help women achieve self-sufficiency and economic independence by providing mentors, development opportunities, grants and scholarships. Over the past 13 years, the WEDC Foundation has provided more than 90 deserving women in our community, with over $211,000 in scholarship dollars. Von Braun Center North Hall, 700 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-1953.

“Taste of the South” – 5:30-8pm. A fabulous food festival showcasing local restaurants and organizations. Taste testing ticket $10. Info: Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce, 251-368-3305. Heritage Park, Atmore, AL. 251-368-3305.

Quest for Excellence: Lecture Series with Dr. Gary Zank – 5:30-8pm. An new lecture series for adults who want to learn more about the scientific research in their community. Hear from past Quest for Excellence Award winners as they give lectures about a variety of topics and share their latest research. Dr. Gary Zank from UAHuntsville will be the speaker. Sci-Quest Science Center, 102-D Wynn Dr, Huntsville. 256-837-0606. Sci-Quest.org.

Courthouse in beautiful, historic Athens, AL. Bring the family, your lawn chairs or blankets, and enjoy 2 hours of outstanding bluegrass, barber shop, country, gospel, big band, jazz and others music styles. In case of rain, concerts are relocated indoors, Call for locations. Info: Jeanette Dunnavant 256-867-1438.

VisitAthensAL.com.

NEACA Fall Craft Show – Sept 21-23. Fri-Sat 9am-7pm; Sun 12-5pm. Various types of needlework, ceramics, flower arrangements, jewelry, decorated and hand-woven baskets, pottery, stained glass, clothes, toys, woodwork and other items are featured. Von Braun Center South Hall, 700 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-1953.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Melodies and Musings: Our Appalachian Legacy This regional Mountain Dulcimer Workshop will bring four national instructors to celebrate and preserve Appalachian music. Students will receive 15 hours of dulcimer instruction, four additional hours of Appalachian music heritage classes of their choice, evening activities, contra dancing, fa-so-la singing, music vendors and jamming. The Saturday night concert will feature the national professionals and will be open to the public. See Melodies-and-Musings.com for details. Guntersville Parks & Rec Center, 1500 Sunset Dr, Guntersville, AL. 256-571-7590.

MathAlive! – 9am-5pm. Exhibit of interactive experiences that brings math to life in the worlds of design, engineering, technology and science.

U.S. Space & Rocket Center, One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL. 800-637-7223. RocketCenter.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 “Cirque de la Symphonie” – Huntsville Symphony.

Acrobatic fantasy and classical music combine to create a beautiful and mesmerizing musical event in a brand new presentation. Info: Jennifer Doss.

256-539-4818. Jennifer@hso.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 The Blind Boys of Alabama – 7:30pm. Recognized nationally & worldwide as living legends of gospel music. Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center, 3320 Triana Blvd, Huntsville, AL. 256-534-6455.

Braun Civic Center, 700 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-1953. BigSpringJam.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Third Annual International Festival of North Alabama – This one-day, family-friendly spectacular is open to the public and features a wealth of global performances, from folk dance and traditional instrumentals to ethnic song and martial arts demonstrations; a $5 sampling of homemade international comfort foods (a festival favorite); hands-on children’s activities; and table displays featuring cultural artifacts, travel/historic literature, handicrafts, native apparel, educational videos, and so much more from around the world. Info: Belinda Ong, 256-824-6432. Spragins Hall, 1070 Ben Graves Drive, NW, UAHuntsville Campus.

InternationalSocietyOfHuntsville.org.

Decatur Walk to End Alzheimer’s – 8am-12pm.

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support, and research.

Delano Park, 825 Gordon Drive SE, Decatur, AL. Huntsville Obedience Training Club Dog Fair – 9am-3pm. Attractions include: public participation agility and rally, freestyle, parade of breeds, microchipping clinic ($30/dog), Canine Good Citizen test, lots of games and prizes and adoptable dogs.

All dogs must be on-leash. Monte Sano State Park, 5105 Nolen Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-534-7640.

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Rhythms/Brew/Barbecue – Gate 10 opens at 12pm; field opens at 2pm; show 3pm. Performing in concert are Eric Benet, “Mint Condition,” Frank McComb & Rick Ward. Admission charged.

Redstone Arsenal Activity Field, Huntsville, AL. 256-313-5224.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Athens City Cemetery Walk – This historic walking tour will have numerous actors portraying descendants buried in the cemetery. Family members will sharing family their history as well as stories handed down for generations. Athens City Cemetery on Hobbs St. Info: Jeanette Dunnavant 256-8671438. VisitAthensAL.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 Thursday Evening Concerts at the Library – 6pm.

Enjoy “Kinvara” playing traditional Irish, Scottish & Cape Breton music. Free admission. HuntsvilleMadison County Public Library, 915 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL. 256-532-5940. Hmcpl.org.

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Singing on the Square – Last concert of the year to be held on the east side of the Limestone County

Big Spring Jam – Fri-Sat. A full lineup of great musical entertainment throughout the weekend. Von

Aligning the Body, Breath, and Mind in Asana with Guest Instructor Osha Hanfling – Oct 5-7 weekend workshop. Fri 6-8:30pm; Sat 12-2:30pm, 4-6pm; Sun 9:30-1pm. Osha is an certified Iyengar teacher based in San Francisco. Workshop will be held at Hot Yoga of Huntsville, 326 Sutton Rd, Suite J, Huntsville, AL. 256-585-6380. To register in advance, contact Suzanne Newton at Suzanne.M.Newton@ gmail.com. Info: YogaDharmaDowntown.com.

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The Market at Artisans Cove – 4-7pm. This Farmer’s Market is every Tuesday in Hampton Cove behind Publix. Artisans Cove. 220 Old Highway 431 S, Hampton Cove, AL.

ongoingevents sunday Power Yoga – 4-5pm. Adrienne Lucas. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500 East Pratt Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256 533-7975. TheYogaCenterOfHuntsville.com.

East Pratt Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-7975.

YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com.

HotYoga 26 – 9-10:30am. 26 yoga poses with modifications done twice in 105 degrees. Hot Yoga of Huntsville, 326 Sutton Rd, Hampton Cove, AL. 256-585-6380. HotYogaOfHuntsville.com.

Meditation – 8:20am. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256-883-8596.

CSL-Huntsville.org.

Hotpower Yoga – 12-1pm, A well-rounded Asana Practice in a Heated room. Hot Yoga of Huntsville, 326 Sutton Rd, Hampton Cove, AL. 256-585-6380.

HotYogaOfHuntsville.com.

A Course in Miracles Study Group – 9:15am. Shared reading and group discussions. Extra books available.

Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-895-0255. LightOfChristCenter.org.

Zumba Gold Classes – 4:30-5:20pm. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 C Jordan Lane, Huntsville, AL. NomadicTapestry.com.

Unity Church on the Mountain Service – 10:30am.

Practicing Oneness with God in a positive light of love for all. 1328 Governors Dr SE, Huntsville, AL. 256-536-2271. UnityChurchOntheMountain.com.

1-Hour Mystery School – 11am. A different service each week including ritual, music, and a message in an open, loving environment. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-895-0255.

LightOfChristCenter.org.

Social Dance Class – 3-6pm. Social Dance Class taught by Sandra Watts. Combination of ballroom and country/western dance. Prepares you to dance anywhere. One hour class with practice dancing to follow. $6.00. Gee’s Place, 2274-A Highway 72 East, Huntsville, AL. 256-682-7886.

Vinyasa Power Yoga – 4-5pm. Adrienne Lucas.

The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500 East Pratt Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-7975. YogaCenterOf Huntsville.com.

Zumba Dance – 6-7pm. “JAK”arta. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 B&C Jordan Ln, Huntsville, AL. NomadicTapestry.com.

Beyond Basic Bellydance – 5-6pm. Michelle. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 B&C Jordan Ln, Huntsville, AL. NomadicTapestry.com.

Keys of Compassion Support Group – 6-7pm.

There is a higher perspective to your pain. Free.

Natural Elements, 1874 Suite M, Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256-922-8454.

monday Your Yoga with Casey – 6-7am. Beginner’s class with Casey, $14 session or $45 for 4 class pack (valid one month from purchase) Studio 258, 2nd floor, Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Drive, Huntsville, AL. Email: Casey@youryogasite.net or call 256-6797143. YourYogaSite.net.

Level 1 Pilates – 7-8am. All levels. Michelle Camper. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500

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Beginning Belly Dance Classes – 5:30-6:30pm.

Learn new school belly dance with an old school flair.

Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 C Jordan Lane NW, Huntsville, AL. 256-637-9979. NomadicTapestry.com.

Beginner Couple/Partner Dances – 6-8pm. Sandra Watts will be teaching Sweetheart Schottische along with other partner dances. Social dancing after the class. If you have never danced, this is the class to learn how. $5. Gee’s Place, 2274-A Highway 72 East, Huntsville, AL. 256-682-7886.

Beyond Basics – 6:45-7:45pm. For those with less than 75 hours of class time training. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 C Jordan Lane NW, Huntsville, AL. 256-637-9979. NomadicTapestry.com.

Yoga Class – 6:00-7:15pm. Iyengar-based yoga focuses on form, technique and alignment. Body Language Pilates, 305 Jefferson St, Ste C, Huntsville, AL. 256-704-5080. BodyLanguagePilates.com.

Huntsville Photographic Society Program Night 7-8:45pm. Come and associate with some of the best photographers in the valley. Join for only $20 per year. We meet the second and fourth Mondays of each month except December. Huntsville-Madison County Public Library Auditorium, 915 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL. HuntsvillePhotographicSociety.org.

tuesday Pilates – 9-10am. Annette Beresford. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500 East Pratt Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-7975. YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com.

Level I Yoga – 10:15-11:30am. Annette Beresford.

The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500 East Pratt Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-7975. YogaCenterOf Huntsville,.com.

Lunchtime Belly Basics – 11:30am-12:30pm. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 B&C Jordan Ln, Huntsville, AL. NomadicTapestry.com.

Basketweaving – 2pm-3pm. No reservations necessary. Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr SE, Huntsville, AL. BurrittOnTheMountain.com.

Bellydance Blast Class – 4:30-5:20pm. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 C Jordan Lane, Huntsville, AL. NomadicTapestry.com.

Beginning Belly Dance Class – 5:30-6:30pm.

Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 C Jordan Lane NW, Huntsville, AL. 256-637-9979. NomadicTapestry.com.

Line Dancing – 6-8pm. New and old line dances taught by Diane Martin. $5. Gee’s Place, 2274-A Highway 72 East, Huntsville, AL. 256-682-7886.

Level I Yoga– 6-7:15pm. Mitzi Connell. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500 East Pratt Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-7975. YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com.

Meditation – 6pm. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256-883-8596.

CSL-Huntsville.org.

Beginner/Intermediate Mat Class – 6-7pm. This class adds more exercises from the series and will challenge one’s mind/body connections. Body Language Pilates, 305 Jefferson St, Ste C, Huntsville, AL. 256-704-5080. BodyLanguagePilates.com Toastmasters: Redstone Toastmasters – 6-7:30pm.

The Apollo Room, Radisson Hotel, 8721 Madison Boulevard, Madison, AL. Guests always welcome.

Redstone. FreeToastHost.net.

Science of Mind Classes – 6:30-8:30pm. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

Eating Issues and Body Image Support Group – 5:50-7:30pm. Free support group for women who struggle with any body image or weight issues, including those with eating disorders. Facilitated By Rachael Martin (nutritionist) at 603 Ward Ave, Huntsville (Five Points area). Call 256-426-6884 for information.

Basic American Tribal Style (ATS) – 6:45-7:45pm.

Lea. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 B&C Jordan Ln, Huntsville, AL. NomadicTapestry.com.

Back to Basic Drumming – 8-9pm. Darbuka Dave.

Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 B&C Jordan Ln, Huntsville, AL. NomadicTapestry.com.

Beginning Yoga – 7pm. Holly Dyess. Beez Fitness, 7495 Wall Triana Highway, Madison. $8 at the door for non-members. IronHorseFitness.com.

The Living Art Bonsai Society – 7pm, first Tuesday of every month at the Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave. Contact: Shelby Aesthetic.

256-417-7187. LivingArtBonsaiSociety.org.

wednesday Level 1 Pilates – 7-8am. All levels. Michelle Camper. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500 East Pratt Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-7975. Yoga CenterOfHuntsville.com.

Women’s Yoga – 9am to 10.30am. Suzanne Newton. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500 East Pratt Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-7975. YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com.

Creamery Tours – 9am, 10am, 1pm, 2pm. Find out where and how the goat cheese recommended by Oprah, Food Network, and Southern Living is made.

Belle Chevre Creamery, 26910 Bethel Road, Elkmont (Huntsville). $8 adults, $4 kids, free for 6 and under. 256-423-2238. Email@BelleChevre.com.

Hike at Hays with Operation Green Team – 9-11am. Operation Green Team will lead hikes through Hays Nature Preserve on the natural and paved trails each Wednesday through August 29. Enjoy exercise surrounded by the beauty of the Preserve. Registration is free. Contact 256-532-5326 or MailGreen.Team@HuntsvilleAL.gov to reserve your spot. In the event of inclement weather, hikes will be canceled.

Science of Mind Classes – 10am-12pm. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

Bellydance Blast Class – 4:30-5:20pm. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 C Jordan Lane, Huntsville, AL. NomadicTapestry.com.

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Beginning Belly Dance Class – 5:30-6:30pm. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 C Jordan Lane NW, Huntsville, AL. 256-637-9979. NomadicTapestry.com.

Meditation – 6pm. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

Power Yoga – 6-7pm. Claire Herdy. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500 East Pratt Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-7975. YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com.

Art Critique at Lowe Mill – 6-7pm, fourth Wednesday of each month. In the interest of nourishing our expanding artists’ community we are reviving the Art Critique here at Lowe Mill. The hope is that these critiques provide opportunity for Artist: interaction, expression, and growth. All we ask is that all attending come with the spirit to: create, share and express without reservation.

Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment‎, 2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-0399. LoweMill.net‎.

“You Are A Powerful Creator” – 6:30pm. A class that will guide you how to create the life you want at Unity Church on the Mountain. 1328 Governors Dr SE, Huntsville, AL. 256-536-2271. UnityChurchOntheMountain.com.

Bellydance - Drumming - Yoga 1219 B&C Jordan Lane, Huntsville 256-318-0169 For class schedules and pricing go to: www.nomadictapestry.com

More than 20 years of experience.

“Course in Miracles” – 6:30pm. A class that will positively change your life at Unity Church on the Mountain. 1328 Governors Dr SE, Huntsville, AL. 256-536-2271. UnityChurchOntheMountain.com.

West Coast Swing Dance Class – 6:30-8:30pm. West Coast Swing Dance Class taught by Stephanie Schneider. One hour class with practice dancing to follow. No partner needed. $5. Gee’s Place, 2274-A Highway 72 East, Huntsville, AL. 256-682-7886.

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Free Tennessee River Writers Group – 6:30-8:30pm. Open-minded, openhearted and creative group. Exercises, Readings, considerate critiques. All experience levels welcome. Flint River Coffee Company, 1443 Winchester Rd. Call George Kost 256-682-5479.

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Satsang – 6:30pm. Satsang with Gangaji. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

Searching? – The Red Mountain Study Group of Huntsville invites inquiries from men and women, no matter what their beliefs, who are still searching for the meaning of their lives now and here. Our work includes meditation, practice and study based on the teaching of G. I. Gurdjieff. We are affiliated with the Gurdjieff Foundation of New York. 256-361-9575. Email: rmsg@att.net.

thursday Fusion Pilates – 9-10am. A fusion of Pilates and Hanna Somatic work teaching one to access and strengthen one’s deepest connections bringing balance to one’s spine and overall posture. Body Language Pilates, 305 Jefferson St, Ste C, Huntsville, AL. 256-704-5080. BodyLanguagePilates.com.

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Pilates – 9-10am. Annette Beresford. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500-A Pratt Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-658-9748. YogaCenter OfHuntsville.com.

Level I Yoga – 10:15-11:30am. Annette Beresford.

The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500 East Pratt Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-7975. YogaCenterOf Huntsville.com.

Lunchtime Belly Basics – 11:30am-12:30pm. Shahala Liz. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 B&C Jordan Ln, Huntsville, AL. NomadicTapestry.com.

The Greene Street Market At Nativity – 4-8pm.

Enjoy buying local fresh and high quality produce.

Corner of Greene St and Eustis Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-682-4429.

Zumba Gold Class – 4:30-5:20pm. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 C Jordan Lane, Huntsville, AL. NomadicTapestry.com.

Cocktails & Dogtails – 5-8pm. Bring your pooch along as you stroll through the Huntsville Botanical Garden. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave, 256-830-4447. Hsvbg.org.

Pre-Natal Yoga – 9-10:15am. Katherine Orton.

The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500 East Pratt Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-7975. YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com.

Dance Basics – 5:30-6:30pm. Amber. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 B&C Jordan Ln, Huntsville, AL. NomadicTapestry.com.

Align & Wine! – 6-9:30pm. Yoga with Mitzi at the Huntsville Museum of Art. Cost and additional details at MitziConnell.com. Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church St S, Huntsville, AL. HsvMuseum.org.

Dine & Dash, a downtown trolley tasting – 6-9pm.

Dine on hors d’oeuvres, sip on cocktails, and dash to the next location. Join us every 2nd Thursday from April thru September as the trolley whisks you to five different downtown establishments. Tickets are only $30 per person and that includes the trolley ride and “samples” at each restaurant. Seats are limited.

Downtown restaurants and bars, Huntsville, AL. “A Course in Miracles” – 6:30pm. A class that will positively change your life at Unity Church on the Mountain. 1328 Governors Dr SE, Huntsville, AL. 256-536-2271. UnityChurchOnTheMountain.com.

“Life Questions” Class – 6:30pm. Unity Church on the Mountain, 1328 Governors Dr SE, Huntsville, AL. Info: 256-536-2271 or call Debbie Preece at 256-337-8200. UnityChurchOnTheMountain.com.

Spiritual Awareness Class taught by Rev. Grace Gifford – 6:30-8pm through December 8. Living the truth through the Christ within all of us. Unity Church on the Mountain, 1328 Governors Dr. SE, Huntsville, AL. 256-536-2271. UnityChurchOn TheMountain.com.

Level I Yoga – 6:30-8pm. Bonnie Robertson. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500 East Pratt Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-7975. YogaCenterOf Huntsville.com.

Beyond Basic Zils – 6:45-7:45pm. Sallye. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 B&C Jordan Ln, Huntsville, AL.

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Beginning Yoga – 7pm. Holly Dyess. Beez Fitness, 7495 Wall Triana Highway, Madison, AL. $8 at the door for non-members. IronHorseFitness.com.

friday Level 1 Pilates – 7-8am. All levels. Michelle Camper. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500 East Pratt Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-7975. YogaCenter OfHuntsville.com.

Hotpower Flow Yoga – 4:30-5:45pm. Asana Practice with Restorative Poses in heated room. Hot Yoga of Huntsville, 326 Sutton Rd, Hampton Cove, AL. 256-585-6380. HotYogaOfHuntsville.com.

Bellydance Blast Class – 4:30-5:30pm. Shahala Liz. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 B&C Jordan Ln, Huntsville, AL. NomadicTapestry.com.

Concerts on the Dock – 6-9pm. Friday nights, Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment, Picnics, coolers and pets on a leash are welcome. Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Drive, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-0399.

LoweMill.net.

Public Clearance Session – 7pm. Third Friday each month. Learn effective healing through reception and application of Divine energies. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-895-0255.

Paranormal Study Center – 6:30pm, 4th Friday each month. Meets at Radisson Hotel/Olympus Room, 8721 Madison Blvd, Madison, AL. For more information, contact Lamont Hamilton at WorldPsychic@email.com.

Ballroom Dance Class and Party – 7-10pm. Group class at 7pm with a different dance being taught every month. Then, social dancing from 8 to 10pm. $10 per person. Southern Elegance Dance Studio, 3005 L and North Dr SW, Huntsville, AL. MONKEY SPEAK! – 8-11pm, first Friday of every month. Monkey Speak is Huntsville’s most exciting spoken word open-mic night, an open stage for anyone to read perform or improvise poetry drama or prose or any variation of the spoken word. No experience is necessary. Mature audiences only. Flying Monkey Arts‎, 2211 Seminole Dr SW #501, Huntsville, AL. 256-489-7000. FlyingMonkeyArts.org.

saturday Take A Hike – The Jacksonville State University Field Schools will partner with groups such as National Park Service, US Forest Service, Alabama State Parks, and others to offer diverse, moderatelevel hikes “from the deepest canyon to the highest mountain” each second Saturday of the month. Locations vary; may include Little River Canyon National Preserve, DeSoto State Park, Talladega National Forest, Dugger Mountain Wilderness, Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge, Cheaha State

Park, or other locations. Call 256-782-8010 for specific locations and meeting places. $5 per person; pre-registration required at least 5 days prior to hike.

Little River Canyon Field School Educational/Interpretive Center, 4322 Little River Trail NE, Fort Payne, AL. 256-782-5697. JSU.edu.

Madison City Farmers Market – 8am-12pm. Come early for the best selection of local produce, home baked goods, goat cheese, milk, eggs, meats, fresh herbs, honey, relishes, jams and jellies. Come see creations from local artisans including handmade cards, soaps, lotions, jewelry, candles, wood and iron works and other handmade items. 1282 Hughes Road, Madison, AL. Natural Childbirth Classes 9-11am. Downtown Cullman, AL. A 4-part series. Call to Register 256962-0975. BirthingBeautiful.net.

Level I Yoga– 9-10:15am. Tom Musgrove. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500 East Pratt Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-7975. YogaCenterOf Huntsville.com.

Your Yoga with Casey – 9:45-10:45am. Beginner’s class with Casey, $14 session or $45 for 4 class pack (valid one month from purchase) Studio 258, 2nd floor, Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Drive, Huntsville, AL. Email: Casey@youryogasite.net or call 256679-7143. YourYogaSite.net.

Gentle Yoga – 10:15-11:45am. Nikki Russell.

The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500 E Pratt Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-653-9255 or 256-533-7975.

YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com.

Cardio Ballroom – 11am. Mega calorie burning dance fun. No more treadmill! Madison Ballroom, 9076 Madison Blvd, Madison. GabrielaDance.com.

Artist Market – 12-4pm. Local artists and others are invited to set up a booth and sell their wares to the public. There will be art, jewelry, vintage clothing, records, and more interesting things for sale inside our facility. Safe from rain. Free admission. Flying Monkey Arts Center at Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Dr, Huntsville, AL. FlyingMonkeyArts.org.

Community HU Song – 1:30-2pm. Join others in singing HU, an ancient love song to God that can help and uplift one in countless ways. Held each Saturday (except Sept 1). Huntsville ECK Center, 900 Wellman Avenue, Ste 3, Five Points. 256-5341751. ECK-Alabama.org.

Reiki Free Clinic (no charge) – 2-4 pm. Every Third Saturday of each month. Center for Personal Growth, 924-B Merchant Walk Way SW, Huntsville, AL. For appointments contact Shari Feinman-Prior at Shari1717@gmail.com.

Huntsville Ghost Walk – 6-8pm. Who is the angry ghost in the courthouse? What is the story behind the haunting tune phantom children sign while playing on Walker Street? Learn the answers to these questions and many more on Saturday nights June through October during Huntsville’s Ghost Walk.

Harrison Brothers Hardware Store, 124 Southside Square, Huntsville, AL. Ballroom Dancing – 7pm Beginner Group Class, 8pm Dance Party. Madison Ballroom Dance Studio, 9076 Madison Blvd, Madison, AL. 256-461-1900.

MadisonBallroom.com.

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ACUPUNCTURE THE NEELEY CENTER FOR HEALTH 600 Saint Clair Avenue SW, Bldg. 5 Suite 11 Huntsville, AL 35801 256-716-4048 Hours: T-F, 9am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm House calls by Appointment Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Chinese Herbology, Pastoral Counseling, Beam Ray Therapy, Rapid Eye Technology, Nutritional Supplementation, Detoxification.

CHILD BIRTH SERVICES

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

CENTER FOR PERSONAL GROWTH

HOPE FOR LIFE COLON HYDROTHERAPY Amanda Mashburn, owner/certified colon hydrotherapist 10300 Bailey Cove Road, Suite-7A Huntsville, AL 35803 256-270-8731 hope4lifeal.com Our goal is to live long and live strong. Young or old, male or female, healthy or sick, will benefit from an internal cleansing.

Mention this ad and get $10 off your first colonic session.

10 MOONS RISING BIRTH SERVICES Donna Mitchell CPM, CLC, BMsc 10MoonsRising.com Midwife@consultant.com 256-566-9305 Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee 10 Moons Rising Birth Services offers education and resources for women during pregnancy. We offer counseling in nutrition, herbal teas, VBACs, Out of Hospital births in TN and MS, midwifery care, prenatal visits, postpartum visits, doulas and monitrices.

We specialize in natural birth options in the North Alabama/Tennessee area. We have Certified Lactation Consultants also available for consult.

CENTER FOR OPTIMAL WELLBEING U’Jeana Wilson Owner/Certified Colon Hydrotherapist Degree in Psychology 256-489-9806 Center for Optimal Wellbeing is the longest operating colonic therapy provider in Huntsville. First time clients have expressed immediate feelings of increased energy levels and improved efficiency in waste elimination. You will enjoy the experience of your own “personal cleansing spa” as you receive colon hydrotherapy (colonic), far infrared sauna, an optional massaging shower, and ionic footbath services—in a clean, comfortable, and relaxing private environment.

Call for directions and a 10% discount on your first service when you mention Natural Awakenings or use code COWB.

Shari Feinman-Prior 915-B Merchant Walk Way, SW Huntsville, AL 35801 256-289-3331 Shari1717@gmail.com “SPARK YOUR LIGHT” FROM WITHIN YOUR TRUE BEING and TRANSFORM your life. Offering an individualized integrative approach from energy psychology: Inner Counselor Process, Rapid Eye Technology, Healing Touch, Reiki, and Life Skills Coaching, to create change in deep seated patterns of behavior for a healthy and joyful life.

FAMILY MEDICINE COLON HYDROTHERAPY JARVIS NATURAL HEALTH CLINIC 1489 Slaughter Road, Madison 256-837-3448 I-ACT Certified Colon Hydro Therapists. Do you know that 80% of your immune system is in your colon?

Bathe your body from the inside to improve health.

Colon irrigation aids in soothing and toning the colon, which makes elimination more effective.

ENERGY HEALING COLON HYDROTHERAPY

ENERGY PSYCHOLOGY

PROGRESSIVE FAMILY MEDICINE Chad Gilliam, M.M.S. PA-C 1230 Slaughter Road, Suite C, Madison, AL 256-722-0555 ProFamilyMed.com Progressive Family Medicine provides medical care for patients of all ages and uniquely blends Natural and Prescription medicines together to help speed the patient’s recovery. Progressive Family Medicine is the patient’s clinic of choice when they would like to understand how natural medicines work along with prescription drugs.

CENTER FOR DIRECTIONAL HEALING™ Susan Spalding 2225 Drake Ave. SW, Suite 18 Huntsville, 35805 256-882-0360 DirectionalHealing.com

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For over 20 years, Susan Spalding and the staff at the Center for Directional Healing have been helping people achieve harmonic health through Directional Healing, Reflexology, and now the Amethyst Biomat.

Clients may choose a single service, or combine all three for the most complete healing experience. Healing techniques, articles, and more information are available online at DirectionalHealing.com.

Trudi Gardner, M.S. 256-772-6999 Tygard2000@aol.com

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An interior design philosophy that invites serenity and reduces stress.

Feng Shui design concepts brings positive energy into your home and office to encourage Prosperity, Well Being, Harmony, and Balance.

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Sandra Cope Huntsville 256-534-1794 256-509-3540 Certified Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner. An easy, effective way of restoring health and well-being by balancing the body’s energy pathways to enhance the body’s natural healing abilities.

Specializing in NATURAL Hairstyles. Cuts with Texture and Movement. Specializing in Fine Hair, Razor cuts, Men's Hair Pieces with A NATURAL Look.

Specializing in Hair Color OFF the Scalp. Hair Painting. A Safer way to Color or HiLight Your Hair to Help in Decreasing the Exposure to the Scalp. HEALTHY HAIR is HAPPY HAIR. Also Original Art Work and Private Art lessons available. Call Today for YOUR Appointment.

HYPNOTHERAPY CENTER FOR INNER WELLNESS Becky Waters Certified Hypnotherapist and Professional Breathworker 3322 S. Memorial Parkway, Suite 641 Huntsville, AL 256-348-5236 Creating positive change through hypnotherapy and Breathwork. Empowering you to live to your highest potential. Relieve stress and anxiety, release negativity, pain management, pre/post medical procedure, fears/phobias, weight loss, smoking cessation, and more

MASSAGE A NEW YOU MASSAGE AND BODYWORK Paula J. Sorg (L.M.T. #3321) 2222 Rhett Ave, Ste A, Huntsville, AL 15093 East Limestone Rd, Harvest, AL 256-520-0663 ANewYouBodyWork@gmail.com ANewYouMassageAndBodyWork.com Helping you relieve stress, recover from injury or just helping you transform your life through better health. Offering Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Hot Stone Massage along with Neuromuscular and Paraffin Wax Therapy.

CENTER FOR THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE AND BODYWORK 1634 Slaughter Rd., Madison 256-430-9756 Our vision is to provide professional massage services in a comfortable clinical environment to Madison and the surrounding area. Student massages available for 1/2 the regular rate.

Lic. E1311.

MEETING ROOMS/ EVENT SPACE LIGHT OF CHRIST CENTER 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville 256-895-0255 LightOfChristCenter.org The Light of Christ Center is comfortably situated in a vintage Centenarian House conveniently located near the UAHuntsville campus. Our Center facilities are available for rent to both members and non-members. We offer our Spiritual Home as your ideal venue for weddings, receptions, memorial services, classes/workshops and other gatherings. Call 256-895-0255 and leave a message if you’re interested in a tour or to speak with someone about your event. Amenities available: • Kitchen (microwave only) • Solarium • Lounge/Salon • Roundtable Room (meeting/dining) • Chapel (w/up to 50 chairs)

MUSIC THERAPY HEALING SOUNDS MUSIC THERAPY Stephanie Bolton, MA, MT-BC 256-655-0648 ImageryAndMusic.com Huntsville, Alabama-based music therapy practice focused on improving personal health and wellness using guided imagery and music techniques. Currently providing workshops and individual consultations.

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR

MARSHA MATHES Certified Hypnotist 3313 Memorial Parkway, Ste 116 Huntsville, AL 35801 256-698-2151 MarshaMathes.SkinCareTherapy.net Hypnosis is a tool to assist you in countless ways to heal your past, empower your present and create your future: • Quit smoking • Weight loss • Nail and lip biting • Teeth grinding • Insomnia • Anxiety and stress relief • Phobias and fears • Pain relief • Sports enhancement • PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) • Current and Past Life Regressions • Much more…

CLOUD NINE Evening and Weekend Appointments 256-337-6989 Finally, someone who makes housecalls! Swedish, Ortho and Deep Tissue massage in the privacy of your own home. Gift Certificates also available for any occasion.

MASSAGE THERAPY SCHOOL MADISON SCHOOL OF MASSAGE THERAPY, LLC 1634 Slaughter Rd, Suite C Madison, AL 35758 256-430-9756 MadisonSchoolOfMassageTherapy.com

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE ASSOCIATES Dr. Deb Gilliam, N.M.D. 1230 Slaughter Road, Madison, AL 256-722-0555 Dr. Gilliam treats a variety of health problems with chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, heart disease, hormone replacement and thyroid issues being at the forefront. Dr. Gilliam sees patients from around the world due to the reputation she has earned by treating hard to treat medical conditions. Dr. Gilliam works to find the cause of medical conditions and does not simply treat the patients’ symptoms.

Our training will change your life forever in a new career as a Professional. Student massages available for 1/2 the regular rate. AL Board of Massage School Lic# S-117 AL State Board of Ed. School Lic# 1200I.

Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. ~Confucius 38

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NUTRITIONIST EATING & BODY IMAGE SOLUTIONS Rachael Martin, MS, RD, LD, CEDRD 603 Ward Ave Huntsville, AL 35801 256-426-0688 Rachael@EBiSolutions.org Rachael Martin offers Nutrition Therapy to a varied population, with a non-traditional spin. She works with several specialties, including eating disorders, weight management, body image, severe thyroid and hormonal disorders, diabetes, as well as general health and well being. At all times a non-diet approach is used.

Learning to understand and work with your body’s nutritional needs in primary to her practice. A whole food focus is always emphasized, and supplement use is encouraged when they are needed. Call for an appointment (evening and weekends times are available).

REIKI REIKI FREE CLINIC (NO CHARGE) Shari Feinman-Prior 915-B Merchant Walk Way, SW Huntsville, AL 35801 Shari1717@gmail.com

2-4pm, every Third Saturday of each month. Contact Shari Feinman-Prior at Shari1717@gmail.com for info.

Advanced Practitioner Lic.#249 Dr. Ida P. ROLF method 2336A Whitesburg Drive 256-512-2094 RolfGuild.org Serving Huntsville since 1995 “When the body gets working appropriately, then the force of gravity can flow through. Then spontaneously, the body heals itself.” —Ida P. Rolf

KATY GLENN WILLIS 256-426-0232 katyglennwillis@yahoo.com KatyShamanHealer.blogspot.com Spiritually Assisted Intuitive Readings, Energetic Healing and Balancing for People and Pets, World Culture Shamanic Training, Spirit Midwife: Assistance for individual and caregivers during Death & Dying Process. Forty years of training and experience.

BODY LANGUAGE, INC. 305 Jefferson St., Ste. C 256-704-5080 sybil@bodylanguagepilates.com BodyLanguagePilates.com

JACI HOGUE 256-656-4108 jaci@alabamarolfmethod.com AlabamaRolfMethod.com A complete system of body education that balances the physical body, improves posture, and helps resolve chronic pain. Created by Dr. Ida P. Rolf in the 1950s, Structural Integration has been scientifically validated and has withstood the test of time, as millions of people have enjoyed the remarkable benefits.

WATER, WILLOW & MOON SHAMANIC HEALING Jeffrey Rich 256-337-1699 WaterWillowMoon.com Jeffrey.Rich@gmail.com

TRANSFORMATIONAL PROCESS COACH

"Medicine for the Soul," shamanic healing is the sacred technology which can help you achieve wholeness by addressing the spiritual causes of disease.

REIKI MARY MORALES Universal & Karuna Reiki Master 256-584-8081 KungaLhadon@aol.com Reiki is a simple natural and safe method of healing. Reiki treats the physical body, the emotions, and the mind and spirit, creating many beneficial effects. Many have experienced miraculous results.

Reiki works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery.

SUSAN K. JEFFREYS

SHAMAN HEALER

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Our goal is to teach individuals how to take control of their health and well-being through the Pilates method, creating a wholesome person of sound mind, body, and spirit. Private, semi-private and group training on the equipment is available along with group mat classes.

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Empty? Out of sorts? Something "just not right"? "Haven't been the same since ..."?

Explore the techniques of shamanic healing and find answers. Offering Soul Retrieval, Thoughtform Unraveling, Illumination, Space Clearing, Past Life Work and much more.

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