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elcome to the May issue of Seattle Natural Awakenings!

This is our “Women’s Health” issue and one of my favorites of the year. Health is a deeply personal topic to me, as I live (and learn to thrive) with autoimmune disease. For years, I thought that if only I got enough acupuncture, ate enough kale or somehow cleared my mind of every last nagging worry that I could banish my symptoms. It hasn’t worked that way—it turns out there are some battles in life we are meant to fight and learn a great deal about ourselves along the way. For anyone who is experiencing chronic illness, I have just two recommendations, but they are the most important I’ve found: improve your digestion, and rethink how often you put your physical, emotional and mental needs aside to honor other commitments.

Sometimes, life is unavoidably full of these commitments and we all go through seasons when it’s impossible to consistently carve out time to stay healthy, well and fit. That’s why I love “Meditation: The End of Suffering” (page 21) and Sadhguru’s emphasis on meditating as something you become; if you can’t have an ideal life right now, learn to let go of your expectations and love the life you have. It may be crazy, but there’s beauty in the chaos just look a little closer.

For those days when you really do feel a little crazy, our article “Edible Hormones” (page 13) delves into recent research on a handful of power foods that have been found to offer hormone balancing properties. In a profile article (page 19), local esthetician Victoria Raiskey Anderson offers great tips and insight into the mind/body connection when it comes to skin care.

Creating a peaceful home may be just the ticket to more rest and relaxation.

“Home Rejuvenation” (page 23) will show you how to take advantage of some fantastic rebates offered by the City of Seattle for residents to add green and sustainable improvements like rain gardens, solar power, and more.

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newsbriefs Eco-Friendly Retreat In Hawaii Celebrates their 4th Anniversary

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awai‘i Island Retreat at Ahu Pohaku Ho‘omaluhia recently celebrated their fourth anniversary and is inviting Seattle area residents to visit. An eco-friendly Hotel and destination spa, Hawai’i Island Retreat offers elegant boutique-style rooms and is located on the Kohala coastline on the island of Hawaii, also called the “big island.” “Hawaii Island Retreat is an ancient, sacred site serving as a physical and spiritual healing retreat center,” marketing director Lia Watkins says. “Our Seattle guests say it is the perfect gathering place to reconnect with self, with nature and with each-other.” Located along the pristine Kohala coastline with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, it is a place where individuals and groups may find peace and tranquility.

Hawai’i Island Retreat has a full service spa, along with a variety of indoor and outdoor venues. They feature organic farm to table dining, 50 acres of shoreline trails, a library, media room and Hawaiian museum. A yoga studio boasts an ocean view and space for up to 40 students, and additional poolside pavilions offers room for classes and other gatherings.

“I invite everyone in Seattle to awaken your senses to the cultural magic these native lands supply,” Watkins finishes.

Hawai‘i Island Retreat at Ahu Pohaku Ho‘omaluhia is located at 250 Lokahi Road, Kapaau, Hawaii. For more information: HawaiiIslandRetreat.com, info@ Ecopolitan Seminar-Workshop Series hawaiiIslandretreat.com or 808-889-6336. in association with the University of Natural Medicine Presents

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Amma Returns to Embrace the Northwest

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orld-renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma) will be in Bellevue this May as part of her eleven city North American tour. She will be offering free programs on Friday, May 24, at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Monday, May 27 at 7 p.m. Programs will include spiritual talks, devotional singing and the opportunity to receive Amma’s darshan—a spiritual blessing in the form of a physical motherly embrace.

A paid retreat will be held from Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27. All proceeds from the retreat and the sale of books, artwork, clothing, food, etc., directly support Amma’s vast array of charitable humanitarian activities and programs underway in over 40 countries, known collectively as Embracing The World.

The InDeed Campaign for Nature, one of Amma’s newest programs, has been officially recognized by UNESCO as a project of the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development. The InDeed Campaign asks participants to make a commitment to do one or more of the following: conserve water, reduce their carbon footprint, plant a tree, grow their own veggies, carpool, or build a house for birds or bugs in order to collectively work to make the world a better place.

Free programs will be held at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, located at 900 Bellevue Way NE. Arrive 90 minutes early to be seated. For more information: Amma.org/Seattle.

Multiple Sclerosis Researchers Seek Help with Unconventional Studies

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astyr University researchers are launching a series of studies into underexplored facets of multiple sclerosis, a nervous-system disorder with no known cause. An unpredictable disease, MS causes severe degenerative symptoms in some patients while others remain largely unaffected.

One study, led by clinical research assistant professor Laurie Mischley, ND, will explore why some MS patients do not worsen over time, and whether diet, lifestyle and integrative medicine are related to their success.

Anyone with MS can participate in the five-year study, which will involve completing an online form once every six months. Researchers will review the data for common traits shared by those with benign MS. The study will support future clinical trials measuring whether complementary, alternative and integrative medicine (CAM) can help slow the progression of MS. (Visit http://bit. ly/11t3g7p to participate in the study.)

A second study explores the relationship between blood clotting and MS, and how diet affects the disease. Participants will come to Bastyr’s campus for a single visit to give a blood sample and answer questions about diet and lifestyle.

“When little is known about effective treatments for conditions such as MS, it makes sense to cast a broad net to try to identify the most promising treatment options,” says Daniel C. Cherkin, PhD, director of the Bastyr University Research Institute. He says Dr. Mischley’s focus on diet and disease connections will be especially useful, since few medical researchers receive extensive training in nutrition.

For more information: NeurologyResearch@Bastyr.edu or 425-602-3306.

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lobally recognized mystic and speaker Sadhguru will speak in Seattle on May 17.

Seating is at 6:30 p.m. and the talk begins at 7:30.

Sadhguru is known for an inclusive and holistic approach to current issues and world affiars. He teaches that humanity has reached an unprecidented level of technological advancement and now must develop the compassion and higher consciousness to harness this unmatched moment in human history.

Sadhguru has founded yoga programs and large-scale, volunteer-run public-service movements for environmental stewardship and education reform, has been interviewed by the BBC and CNN, and is regularly invited to speak at conferences.

Sadhguru will speak Friday, May 17 at the Center For Spiritual Living, 5801 Sandpoint Way, Seattle. 6:30pm check-in, talk begins at 7:30. Registration required. For more information: Seattle@IshaUSA.org or 425-6107427. See article on page 21.

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Snatam Kaur Comes to Seattle

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“Urban Homesteaders” Opt for Healthy & Traditional Meals

opular sacred music artist Snatam Kaur is he popularity of conscious coming to Seattle for a and nourishing foods conconcert on May 18 and a tinues to rise, coupled with workshop titled “Awaken growing desire to make these the Kundalini” on May foods quickly, easily and in the 19. most healthful way possible,

Snatam Kaur sings according to Michelle Liu. The and accompanies herself vice president of Essenergy, the on harmonium (Indian company that manufactures pump organ) or the violin the VitaClay, called a “smart, or guitar. Her lyrics are organic multi-cooker,” Liu says based on Sikh mantras, her company recently called their customers to find their with simple English verses reasons for purchasing their product. added.

“This market is exploding, and these people are pas On May 19, Kaur will sionate about their eco-conscious food and how they preSnatam Kaur at the Anand photoshoot at Golden Bridge in LA, May 2006. Photo by Fran Gealer lead a workshop and will pare it,” Liu says. “Many are vegetarian, and many are not, share postures, movements, breathing and mantra chantbut they are all choosing healthy cookware.” ing techniques designed to help us awaken kundalini (life

VitaClay cookers are different from traditional slow energy) and cause it to flow harmoniously. cookers because they feature an all-natural insert made of organic clay, which proponents say helps retain juices Concert will be held at 7:30pm, May 18 at the Center For and nutrients, as well as enhances the flavor of foods while Spiritual Living, 5801 Sandpoint Way NE, Seattle. $40. avoiding exposure to the chemicals and metals found in The workshop will be held 2-5pm, May 19 at St. Andrew’s many types of cookware, including most slow cookers.

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More Sleep Helps Shed Pounds

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njoying more zzz’s is not usually associated with weight loss, but a growing number of epidemiological studies suggest that insufficient sleep may be linked to a greater risk of weight gain. The latest results from a study presented at the 2012 annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior points out that sleep behavior influences body weight by affecting not only how many calories we consume, but also how much energy we expend.

When researchers at Tübingen and Lübeck universities, in Germany, and Uppsala University, in Sweden, investigated the effect of short-term sleep deprivation on hunger, physical activity and energy levels, they discovered that insufficient sleep increased the participants’ sensations of hunger by raising the level of the “hunger hormone”, ghrelin. The less sleep a person had, the hungrier they felt. After only one night of disrupted sleep, the volunteers moved around less and burned off fewer calories in their resting state than their counterparts that enjoyed a good night’s sleep.

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hile screening for breast cancer is important, women should avoid unnecessary medical imaging, according to a recent report issued by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) which identified two factors that increased the risk for the disease: post-menopausal hormone replacement therapy and radiation exposure from medical imaging.

Physician Rebecca Smith-Bindman, a professor of radiology and biomedical imaging, epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of California-San Francisco, who contributed to the IOM report, notes that CT scans and other forms of medical imaging have revolutionized medicine and can be lifesaving. However, she recommends that women engage their doctors in the decision-making process and discuss the necessity and safety of all potential radiological scans.

To understand the risks and benefits, it’s suggested women ask their doctor: “Is this scan absolutely essential?

Is it necessary to do it now? Are there other, alternative tests [such as thermography]? How can I be sure the test will be done in the safest way possible? Will having the scan information change the management of my disease? Can I wait until after seeing a specialist before getting the scan?”

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Midwife-Led Birth Centers Improve Outcomes

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omen that receive care at midwife-led birth centers incur lower medical costs and are less likely to have Caesarean births than women that give birth at hospitals, according to new findings by the American Association of Birth Centers (AABC).

The rising number of Cesarean births in the United States (32 percent in 2010, according to the National Centers for Disease Control National Vital Statistics Report) has generated concern due to short- and long-term health implications for women, their newborns and future pregnancies. The AABC study, which included more than 15,500 women that received care in 79 midwife-led birth centers in 33 states from 2007 through 2010, found that fewer than 6 percent of the participants required a Caesarean birth, compared to nearly 24 percent similarly low-risk women cared for in a hospital setting.

Birth centers—homelike facilities functioning within the health care system—are based on a wellness model of pregnancy and birth personalized to individual needs.

“They are uniquely positioned to provide healthy women and their newborns with maternity care, avoiding unnecessary Caesarean births,” advises AABC President-Elect Lesley Rathbun, a certified nurse midwife and family nurse practitioner. “Americans need to learn about the high-quality care that midwife-led birth centers offer.”

Source: American College of Nurse-Midwives

Working Out Hot Flashes

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ne of the most common and uncomfortable symptoms of menopause may respond positively to a simple, no-cost measure.

Health researchers at Penn State report that menopausal women that exercise may experience fewer hot flashes in the 24 hours following physical activity. In this first-time study of objective versus subjective, or self-reported, hot flashes, the Pennsylvania researchers studied 92 menopausal women for 15 days.

May is Asparagus Month

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ometimes referred to as the aristocrat of vegetables, asparagus has been cultivated for more than 2,000 years. It was prized by ancient Greeks and Romans for its taste and reputed medicinal qualities, and 19th-century French bridegrooms, believing it was an aphrodisiac, frequently ate several helpings on the eve of their nuptials. The crop reaches its peak during April and May.

Packing a fiber-filled punch of vitamins A and C, this princely veggie also delivers significant helpings of folate and rutin, which help to strengthen blood vessels. Its delicate flavor is best preserved by stir-frying or light steaming.

Source: FruitsAndVeggiesMatter.gov

The Exercise Advantage

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aking a brisk walk or bike ride may stave off cognitive decline better than reaching for the daily crossword puzzle, says a new study published in the journal Neurology.

Researchers at Scotland’s University of Edinburgh reviewed the medical records of more than 600 Scots born in 1936 that were given MRI scans at age 73.

“People in their 70s that participated in more physical exercise, including walking several times a week, had less brain shrinkage and other signs of aging in the brain than those that were less physically active,” says study author Alan J. Gow, Ph.D.

Surprisingly, the study showed that participating in mentally and socially stimulating activities, such as visiting family and friends, reading or even learning a new language, did little to ward off the symptoms of an aging brain. Study participants will undergo a second MRI scan at age 76, and researchers plan to compare the two scans to see if the links between exercise and better brain health hold up.

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GLAD RAGS Keeping Your Reusable Menstrual Pads Like New

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Growing numbers of women are switching to reusable cloth menstrual pads. Absorbent, easily washed, and offering many health benefits, reusable pads and menstrual cups are the most sustainable options for feminine care during periods.

Cloth pad owners also enjoy savings of over $500 during their lifetimes. Here’s how to care for reusable cloth pads and keep them in tip top shape month after month.

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Pre-soak in a soaking container before washing to keep your cloth pads stain-free. Adding a little Bac-Out or Ruby’s Red Wash is a great idea, too. Always change the soaking water every day or they’ll get smelly.

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Stock up. The more cloth pads you have, the fewer times each one gets used during your cycle, giving you more time before you need to replenish your stash. And when you buy a

GladRags Kit you’ll spend less than if you bought each pad individually, saving you even more cash.

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Use less detergent. Most of us use way more detergent than we need to—and more detergent does not equal more clean. The excess will build up on your pads, reducing their absorbency and making them wear out more quickly. Try Rockin’ Green’s Femme Rock for a natural clean, and always follow the directions on the packaging.

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Line dry outside or on a drying rack. The heat of a dryer slowly damages cloth pads, shortening their lifespan. Plus, if you dry outside, the sun will act as a natural stain fighter.

If you prefer to use the dryer, always choose the lowest setting.

Tracy Puhl is the owner of GladRags and an advocate for sustainable menstrual products and period positivity.

The Portland, Oregon based small business offers natural and reusable menstrual products and laundering supplies. A certified B Corp, a designation given to socially and environmentally responsible companies, GladRags provides cloth menstrual pads and financial support to female students in Africa, employs women placed by local nonprofit Abilities At Work, and uses organic and sustainable practices throughout the business. GladRags products can be found at stores throughout the Seattle area or ordered online.

For more information: GladRags.com or 800-799-4523.

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Edible Hormones Health Support for Women

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n addition to relieving symptoms of menopause and andropause and helping maintain a normal, balanced hormone system, healthy eating can yield many other benefits. According to U.S. National Library of Medicine research reports, these include weight management, bone health and fertility and natural defenses against breast and prostate cancers and osteoarthritis symptoms.

Despite drug-free approaches to hormone health that predate synthesized 20th-century hormone replacement therapy, the pharmaceutical industry has all but vanquished eating appropriately nutritious foods as a means to balancing hormones. Why do people embrace external sourcing when natural internal functioning is the better, less costly and more permanent solution? Even the current bio-identical upgrade of hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) may lead to some biological dependency on these substances.

Appropriate BHRT should include an analysis of how the individual uniquely metabolizes hormones and functional foods that can help.

An edible approach to hormone health provides deep nourishment for glands, enabling increased production of what they lack due to changes associated with age or illness. Healthy eating likewise reduces the activity of excess hormones already in the body, beneficially mimicking their previous function without the unwanted side effects. Here are some leading food aids to get us there.

Pomegranate

The resemblance of the

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Pre-Renaissance Western herbalists commonly held that a plant food’s visual similarity to a human organ indicated a positive health correlation.

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Preclinical results published in Phytochemistry may explain why extracts of these plant-derived bio-identical hormones mimicking estradiol, estriol and estrone are capable of replacing the function of an ovary. A Japanese study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology reported that female mice whose ovaries had been removed and were later fed pomegranate juice and pomegranate seed extract for two weeks showed reversals in bone loss, uterine weight loss and anxiety.

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of more than 100 health problems, including a wide range of cancers, like those affecting the bladder and breasts.

Flax

Unwelcome symptoms of perimenopause (which can last years before the completion of menopause) can be offset through daily ingestion of ground flax, which can be added to cereals, salads and other foods.

Ground flaxseed mixed with dried berries is particularly palatable.

As the ovarian reserve of naturally manufactured hormones exhausts itself and prompts an imbalance, flaxseed is particularly effective in rebalancing levels of desirable estrogen metabolites, such as breast-friendly 2-hydroxylestrone. It contains a fiber, lignin, that upon digestion produces two important phytoestrogens capable of stimulating the body’s natural estrogen receptors in cases of estrogen deficiency and blocking both synthetic and natural estrogen when there is excess (as with estrogen-dominant conditions from puberty to menopause).

These properties have been confirmed in human clinical studies performed at the University of Toronto’s Department of Nutritional Sciences and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Thus, flaxseed may be considered a source of plant “estrogen” capable of prompting regression of estrogen-sensitive cancers, including those of the breast and

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Cumin—actually a fruit disguised as a spice—has tremendous hormone-modulating properties recently confirmed by findings in Experimental Biology and Medicine.

Japanese scientists demonstrated that cumin seeds can inhibit loss of bone density and strength as effectively as estrogen in a female rat model of ageassociated osteoporosis. They further found that the cumin seeds did not have estrogen’s weight-promoting and possible carcinogenic effects on the uterus.

Imagine the potent hormone-balancing properties of a dinner of steamed rutabaga dressed with ground flaxseeds and cumin with a side of mustard greens with olive oil and pomegranate dressing. It beats a serving of Premarin with a serving of unwanted side effects any day.

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There are two common styles of hot yoga: hot hatha (or bikram) and hot vinyasa. Hot hatha is a class comprised of two sets of the same set of 26 poses: holding these poses is great for bone density and strength-training benefits, according to a recent study in Yoga Journal, while hot vinyasa is a fast-paced class that varies from session to session and provides more calorie burn and a cardiovascular workout.

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A new yogi might wonder what the heat adds to the practice. Students tend to sweat prolifically, and the warmth of the room burns a few additional calories. These differences lead to detoxification of the body and skin, as well as added flexibility due to warm muscles that are capable of stretching farther. Any yoga practice will help detoxify and stretch the body, but hot yoga is even more effective in these areas than other forms of yoga.

There are a variety of temperature ranges for hot yoga, with the heat in some studios being set around 105 degrees.

Meanwhile, power vinyasa studios tend to set the heat to 90-95 degrees, and many other studios leave the thermostat at room temperature.

Rachel James, owner of Hot Yoga of Mill Creek, said that one of the most common misconceptions about hot yoga is that you have to already be very fit to attend class.

“You are able to do it at any age, with any physical disability,” said James. “It is a low impact workout, with high results.”

James, herself, lost weight and experienced a lot of other benefits when she started her hot yoga practice.

“I believe [yoga] really helps you to become a more balanced person overall,” said James; “I lost 25 pounds and feel better than I have ever felt. I was an athlete who ate very well and worked out five to six days a week; however… It was with hot yoga that I saw a huge change and now love the way my body looks. It also helped with stress and injuries… I will practice hot yoga for the rest of my life.”

Of course, James said students should check with their doctor if they have health concerns or if they are pregnant.

“I believe that the Pacific Northwest is pretty active and health conscious,” added James. “Since it is pretty cold and rainy here, students love to do hot yoga for many reasons, but one of the top ones is to get warm.”

Writer Andrea Blair Cirignano is a local yoga instructor with a journalism background. She believes yoga is for everyone and that each member of the community could benefit from the practice in some way, shape or form. Her articles highlight the unique pairing of this ancient practice with a modern Pacific Northwest lifestyle. Find out more about Andrea at abcyogi.com.

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If you’re sold on the idea of eating healthy foods but don’t think you can afford it, make sure to drop in on Lisa Kivirist’s lecture on food budgeting and homegrown harvests. She might just change your mind!

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ave you ever wanted to preserve your own food, make your own natural medicines, create your own healthy body care products or add renewable energy to your home? Learn about all these topics and much, much more at the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR.

Real Food

Why eat highly processed Frankenfoods when you can savor nutrientdense, organic veggies and pastureraised meats from your local farmers’ market?

Sherri Brooks Vinton, author of Put ’Em Up!, will discuss how—and why – to preserve your own foods in the first keynote of the weekend. In two more workshops, she will delve

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Not only does the FAIR emphasize using natural health care alternatives, it has a whole stage dedicated to the subject.

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Previous page: Sherri Brooks Vinton mixes up a batch of savory jam at the 2012 FAIR. Vinton will present three workshops in 2013. Photo by Bryan Welch. This page, left: The FAIR’s green shopping pavilion houses hundreds of exhibitors like Theo Chocolate, which makes organic, fair trade chocolate in Seattle. Photo by Erica Binns. This page, right: Kat Hackney pours a batch of cold process soap on the Natural Health stage at the 2011 FAIR. Photo by Jessica Kellner.

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Eating delicious, healthy food and creating your own natural medicines is only the beginning of what the FAIR has to offer.

Our distinguished presenters will also teach you how to grow the ingredients for your kitchen and medicine cabinet.

Barbara Damrosch, author of The Garden Primer, works in her garden year-round, and brings fresh, homegrown food to her table even in the middle of winter. She’ll teach you how to do the same during her keynote lecture.

If you’re a budding gardener without much experience, grab a front row seat at Handmade Garden Projects author Lorene Edwards Forkner’s talk on vegetable gardening. Her tips are specifically geared toward gardening in the Pacific Northwest.

Want some meat on your table with all the veggies you’ve grown? Sylvia Bernstein, author of Aquaponic Gardening, may convince you to try your hand at raising fish and plants together in a closed system.

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If your skills lie in the fields of home improvement and hands-

on projects rather than in fields of corn, we’ve got you covered, too.

Join Ben Nelson of 300mpg.org for an overview of DIY green energy projects. He’ll show you how to create solar hot water, smart grids, rocket grills, electric motorcycles and greywater systems—all using recycled materials and basic handyman skills.

If you’re ready to commit to green power for your home, Dan and Don Adams of Earthineer.com will show you how to make your own solar panels from scratch. You can even try your hand at building a solar cell at their booth after the workshop.

What else is there to look forward to at the FAIR? Only 150 workshops by notable experts, 50 book signings by workshop presenters, local and organic lunches and snacks in the food court, a fiber arts competition and 75 off-stage demonstrations by exhibitors in our 300-booth green shopping pavilion. (And don’t miss the local, organic, fair trade chocolate. It’s to die for!)

The FAIR will be held June 1-2 at the Western Washington Fairgrounds in Puyallup. Tickets are $20 for one day and $30 for the weekend in advance at MOTHEREARTHNEWSFAIR. com, and $25 for one day and $35 for the weekend at the gate.

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he key to superb skin care is a balance of natural nutrients and peace of mind, according to esthetician Victoria Raisky Anderson, owner of Seattle based Nurture Ritual, a skincare boutique.

Raisky Anderson was born in Ukraine and moved to New York when she was 17. After dealing with skin care problems repeatedly without positive results, a friend in college introduced her to the profession of skin care and sparked a lifelong passion.

Raisky Anderson became an esthetician and started working for local spas, but something was missing.

“I felt I could offer my clients so much more by using products that actually had some life force running through them,” she says. “I loved what I was doing, but every time I worked with someone there was a lot more going on than just their skin. I was really observing how people’s lifestyle choices and layers of mental and emotional issues were affecting their

“Watch out for negative thoughts and stress ...

Exercise regularly, but do stuff that really brings you joy in the process. Get plenty of rest. Wear sun protection. Make sure your skin is really hydrated.” appearance.”

Raisky Anderson’s ideas continued to develop and she opened her first and highly acclaimed business in her hometown, New York City, receiving significant press coverage from magazines such as Allure and Time Out New York as her reputation for holistic skin care grew.

After moving to Seattle several years ago, Raisky Anderson launched a boutique skincare business called

Nurture Ritual and continued to refine her knowledge about balance, purification, and natural nutrition for the mind, body and skin. Her services include holistic skin treatments and she uses all-natural, paraben-free organic products in her practice, many of which she creates herself and can be found at several stores in the Seattle area, as well as at NurtureRitual.com.

Raisky Anderson also offers micro current and ultrasonic peels, natural hair removal using soy wax or sugar, and energy work therapy including Body Talk Access and Emotion Code.

A big part of Raisky Anderson’s early success was her observation that lifestyle choices and emotional health also played key parts in skin wellness, according to Raisky Anderson.

“What I found to be really fascinating is that each area of the face is connected to a different organ in the body, and each organ is also responsible for processing and generating different emotions,” Raisky Anderson says, explaining a well known fact of Chinese medicine. “So when you’re having an emotional unbalance or stress, it will be reflected in the area of the face that is connected to the organ producing the emotion. For example, if somebody has issues with their liver, or a lot of anger and frustration in their life, they will most often start having breakouts along the jaw line, on the sides of their neck, or on the apple of their left cheek,” she continues. “I do my best to educate my clients about this, as it gives them valuable insights not just into their skin, but into themselves.”

To increase her client’s natural glow and skin health, she recommends eating lots of antioxidant and vitamin C rich foods, especially fresh, organic fruits

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and vegetables, and staying hydrated.

“Drink water all the time,” Raisky Anderson says. “If you don’t like it find ways to trick yourself into doing it, like maybe getting a very cool water bottle that you really like, so you will be tempted to drink from it.”

On the emotional side of skin

health, she advises a peaceful lifestyle.

“Watch out for negative thoughts and stress—those are your skin’s worst enemies,” Raisky Anderson says. “Exercise regularly, but do stuff that really brings you joy in the process. Get plenty of rest—this is very important. Wear sun protection. Make sure your skin is re-

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Raisky Anderson also points out that facials have significant health benefits.

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Meditation The End Of Suffering

by Sadhguru

Meditation is not something that you do; meditation is something that you become. Meditation is not an act; it is a certain quality that you grow into. Why is there a need to become meditative, first of all?

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hen you were born, you were so small. And now, you have grown your body.

Obviously, the body is something that you gathered; it is an accumulation.

Similarly, the mind is also an accumulation. The body is an accumulation of food; the mind is an accumulation of impressions. Whatever you accumulate can be yours, but it can never be you, because the very fact that you accumulate means you gather something from somewhere else. Once you get identified with things that you have gathered from the outside, your perception has completely gone haywire. The moment you experience the body as “myself,” and the moment you experience the impressions that you have in your mind as “myself,” you cannot perceive life the way it is; you are instead, only concerned with survival. For a human being, survival is very important, but it

is not enough. For any other creature on this planet, when the stomach is full, life is settled. But for a human being, life does not end with the survival process. Actually, for a human being, life begins only after survival is fulfilled.

Meditation means giving you an experience, an inner state, where what is you and what is yours is separate. It brings an absolute clarity of perception; you see life just the way it is.

Right now, your ability to go through this world is only to the extent that you clearly see it. For example, for thousands of years, people went on arguing about whether the planet is round or flat. Leave all the textbooks that you have read aside, take a walk and see—in your experience, is this planet round or flat? In your experience, it is still flat. This argument could have continued forever, but man started flying.

We went up and looked down and it was very clear that the planet was round. We even went to the moon and looked down, and it was 100 percent clear. Only when we removed ourselves from this earth and looked down was there no more argument about it.

Otherwise, we would still be arguing.

The same is true for your own body and mind; unless there is a little distance, you don’t see it the way it is, because you are in it. Meditation is a simple process that gives you a little distance from your own mind and your own body. You have probably heard of the word “Buddha.” Bu means “buddhi,” or the intellect. Dha means “dada,” or one who is above. One who is above his intellect is a Buddha.

A Buddha has clear perception of the nature of his mind. One who is in the intellect is a nonstop suffering human being.

Look at this sincerely. Whatever you experience as moments of happiness and peacefulness are just those moments where you are able to leave anxiety, tension and stress behind. But if you turn back, they will be sitting right there, because once you are in your intellect, stress, anxiety and tension are very normal. But if you are above the intellect, it is the end of suffering. Being a Buddha means there is no question of suffering, because suffering has either come through your body or through your mind. Do you know any other kind of suffering other than physical and mental suffering?

Once there is a distance from your physical body and your mental structure, that is the end of suffering.

Meditation is the first and the last freedom, because it gives you a gallery view of your own body and your own mind. There can be no suffering once this distance is established.

Sadhguru, named one of India’s 50 most influential people, has addressed prominent global forums such as the United Nations Millennium Peace Summit and the World Economic Forum, speaking on issues as diverse as socio-economic development, leadership and spirituality. Sadhguru will give a public talk in Seattle on May 17.

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The Community Power Works program helps residents identify available weatherization rebates from the local utilities (Seattle City Light and Puget Sound Energy), and may offer additional rebates of its own.

“There is an awareness of the value of energy-efficient homes, especially in our area,” says Kim Mulligan, a Seattle “green” realtor who is upgrading her home’s furnace and insulation through the Community Power Works program.

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any of us suspect that our homes could be more airtight and energy efficient. We might even wish we could be more comfortable at home—that we could get rid of cold drafts, for instance. But where do we begin?

Knowledge Is Power Before starting to fix what’s wrong, a homeowner must identify problem areas.

The first step is to get what’s called an energy assessment. During an energy assessment, a Seattle City Light auditor visits the home and thoroughly inspects the different contributors to the home’s energy footprint, including the heating system, insulation, windows, and major appliances.

Inspections may also use an infrared camera or depressurization test to evaluate air leakage in the home.

Seattle City Light and Community Power Works offer home energy assessments by certified auditors for just $95 (valued at $400). Income eligible customers may receive their assessment for free, along with subsidized energyefficiency upgrades (Seattle.gov/housing/homewise).

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Not only can a properly sized solar panel array provide enough electrical power to meet a household’s needs, it is also a sound investment.

The federal government offers a tax credit worth 30 percent of the cost of installing a solar electric system.

Washington State will pay for the solar electricity homeowners generate. Incentives are even higher for systems that are manufactured in Washington. In addition, there is no state sales tax for most residential systems. The greatest incentive, however, might be watching the electrical meter spin backward on a sunny day.

Becky Chan, a resident of Seattle’s Greenlake neighborhood, is adding a large solar panel array to her home (installed by A & R Solar), which will bring her a federal rebate of $6,360. Despite the large rebate, Chan says her primary motivation for going solar was to help the environment.

“Don’t get me wrong,” Chan says. “I’m happy to get the rebates, but we need to take care of the earth for future generations.”

The Solarize Washington program facilitates neighbors organizing group-buying purchases that can result in discounts of 10 to 20 percent to residents of NW Seattle.

When combined with the incentives and rebates above, the additional Solarize discount allows most participants to recoup about half the cost of installation in the first year.

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Toilets are the main source of water use in the home, and getting a new one can lower utility bills by about $260 a year. Customers of Seattle Public Utilities can get a $30 rebate on a new high-efficiency toilet with the “WaterSense” label. Qualifying low-income customers can get a new toilet for free.

Homeowners can reduce the effects of toxic stormwater runoff by installing a rain garden or cistern. A rain garden acts like a native forest, collecting, absorbing, and filtering stormwater runoff from a home’s rooftop. A cistern is a large tank that collects the water from the roof and stores it for later use, such as for watering the lawn during dry spells.

Many residents of Seattle’s Ballard, North Union Bay, Windermere, and Delridge neighborhoods qualify for the RainWise program from Seattle Public Utilities. The program rebates up to 100 percent of the cost of installing a rain garden or cistern system. The average rebate is about $3,500.

Lowering Barriers While many homeowners would like to help the environment and lower their utility bills by making their homes more efficient, they worry about the initial investment.

“People are looking for ways to do more for the environment and save money,” says Shannon Ellis-Brock, chief operating officer of Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union, an official lending partner for Community Power Works. PSCCU offers “Energy Smart” loans up to $50,000 to cover a wide array of green upgrades for borrowers who may or may not qualify for a traditional home equity loan.

“Now is a really good time because of the rebates,” says Ellis-Brock; however, she cautions that borrowers can’t always expect their loan payment to be offset completely by energy savings. “It’s about being more comfortable in your home, saving energy, and reducing your impact on climate change, as part of the total package” she says.

Realtor Kim Mulligan echoes that sentiment. “It’s not just a monetary thing; it’s also about comfort and con-

servation.”

While she expects that her new heat pump and insulation will add value to her home, she is most excited about eliminating the cold spots and drafts that plague older homes like hers.

“I'm looking forward to sitting and watching TV and not having to have an afghan on to stay warm,” she says.

Eric Thomas founded the Ballard Green Building Talks, is a communications advisor to local environmental and green building groups, and was recently appointed to the Seattle City Light Review Panel. He lives with his wife in Seattle’s first net-zero-energy home: zerohouse.wordpress.com.

Find Local Rebates Energy Smart Loans Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union 800-273-1550 psccu.org/efficiency Home Energy Upgrades and Assessments Community Power Works 206-449-1170 communitypowerworks.org Low-Cost Energy Assessments & Appliance Rebates Seattle City Light 206-684-3800 seattle.gov/light/conserve

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FRIDAY, MAY 10

NOTE: All Calendar events must be received by the 12th of the month prior to publication and adhere to our guidelines. Email Calendar@SeattleAwakenings.com for guidelines and to submit entries.

Alternatively, visit SeattleAwakenings.com to submit online.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 Inner Engineering Online – A comprehensive series that addresses body, mind, emotion and the fundamental life energy within. Designed by Sadhguru: 7 Online classes, including guided meditation. At your own pace in your own space.

877-831-2705. InnerEngineering.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 2 Herbal Salves: Versatile Herbal Preparations & First Aid Necessities for Every Home – 6-6:50pm.

Learn healing properties of salves while observing how to make these versatile remedies. $5. Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore.

Registration required. 425-602-3287. Catkins@ bastyr.edu.

Holistic Approaches to Managing Anxiety – 6-7:15pm. Join Amy Davis, PsyD, for a discussion on how to address anxiety through exercise, meditation, mindfulness and other natural ways. Learn how to redirect anxiety in ways that are meaningful and helpful. Free. Bastyr Center for Natural Health, 3670 Stone Way N, Seattle. 206-834-4100.

BastyrCenter.org/content/view/2617.

FRIDAY, MAY 3 Vision for Life – 7-9pm. With Meir Schneider.

Discover the true potential of vision. Learn innovative techniques for overall eye health and treating a variety of eye conditions. $10. East West Bookshop, 6500 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. Registration required. 206-523-3726.

EWBks.com/events/4959.

SATURDAY, MAY 4 Surya Kriya Yoga – Sat 5-9pm, Sun 9am-1pm.

Traditionally available to select groups of yogis, ideal for the hectic pace of today’s world. Conducted by yoga teacher trained by Sadhguru.

425-610-7427. SuryaKriyaSeattle.EventBrite.com.

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MONDAY, MAY 6

Dr. T Lecture: Heavy Metals and Their Impact on Our Health – 7pm. $10 online, $12 at door. University Heights Center, Rm 109, 5031 University Way NE, Seattle. DoctorTEvents.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 Bastyr University Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Alumni Panel – 6-8pm. A panel of Bastyr alumni will discuss what it was like to be a student at Bastyr and the paths each has taken since graduating. Joining alumni panelists will be current students, members of our faculty and admissions professionals. Free. Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore. 425-602-3108.

Bastyr.edu.

Change Your Pictures, Change Your Life – 7-8:30pm. Join hypnotherapist Susan Crampton Davisas to learn how to uninstall emotionally charged pictures and replace them with new compelling pictures for future goals and reality. $15.

East West Bookshop, 6500 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. 206-523-3726. EWBks.com/events/4984.

THURSDAY, MAY 9 Higher Brain Living – 7-9pm. With Zachary Polsfuss and Craig Polsfuss, psychologist. This event will give the tools needed to have a thriving business as a chiropractor, coach, holistic health practitioner, psychologist or bodyworker. Higher Brain Living promotes healing in body, mind, and spirit and energizes the highest part of the brain and helps humanity thrive in all dimensions. Free with preregistration or $25 at door. Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, 6083 McKay Ave, Burnaby, BC. Register: HigherBrainLivingEvents.com.

Living Your Spirituality Every Moment – Thursdays through June 13. 7:30-9pm. With Nayaswami Jamuna Snitkin. Swami Kriyananda’s Akash lessons give principles to incorporate into consciousness, opening the door to success and happiness. $75. Ananda Meditation Temple, 23305 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell. Registration required. 425806-3700. AnandaWashington.org.

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Isha Kriya Meditation – 5:30-6:30pm. Let the fragrance of meditation touch your life. Learn a simple and powerful meditation designed by Sadhguru for clarity, health and joy. Free. 425-610-7427.

Meetup.com/Isha-Foundation-Seattle.

SUNDAY, MAY 12 Isha Kriya meditation – 12:30-1:30pm. Let the fragrance of meditation touch your life. Learn a simple and powerful meditation designed by Sadhguru for clarity, health and joy. Free. 425-610-7427.

Meetup.com/Isha-Foundation-Seattle.

MONDAY, MAY 13 Women + Wealth Chats For Solopreneurs – 7-8:30pm. For Women Solopreneurs: Create a financial asset to free one's self from trading hours for dollars. Topics include: Who is creating multiple income streams, and how and what would it take to transition from trading time for dollars to financial independence? Free. Roy Street Coffee & Tea, 700 Broadway Ave E, Seattle. Registration required. 206-552-8819.

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TUESDAY, MAY 14 The Self Care Revolution! – 5-6pm. A Team Northrup Telegathering. Everyone craves nurturing. When one fills their own cups through self care, they are able to help others. Join women's health expert Dr. Christiane Northrup to explore one of the most powerful tools for self care, health, and well-being. Free. Telephone/Conference Call. Registration required. 206-552-8819.

SeattleHealthAndFreedom@gmail.com.

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It's Too Hard! The HANDLE Approach to Learning Challenges – 10:30am-12pm. When daily life isn't easy to manage, school, work, and social relationships become harder, too. It may be time to look at neurodevelopmental factors involved. Sensory/motor issues, immature brain pathways, and nutrition influence learning and behavior.

HANDLE® is an effective, non-drug, holistic therapy. Free. The Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th, Shoreline. Registration required. 425-778-3082.

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Higher Brain Living – 7-9pm. See May 9 description. Free with pre-registration or $25 at door. Bellevue Hilton, 300 112th Ave SE, Bellevue. Register: HigherBrainLivingEvents.com.

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Postpartum Doula Skills Workshop – May 1011 & 17-18. Gain postnatal competence, tools & capacity in 4 days. Curriculum will include; the role of the doula in supporting breastfeeding; bottle feeding safety and techniques; nurturing families with more than one infant; new mother and baby care, and more. $649. Bastyr University - Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations, 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore. Registration required. 425602-3361. Bastyr.edu.

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Center for Spiritual Living, 5801 Sand Point Way, NE, Seattle. Registration required. 425-610-7427.

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SATURDAY, MAY 18

Satsang with Snatam Kaur – 10:30am-11:30am.

Join world-renowned muscial artist Snatam Kaur for a special yoga tune-up including: pranayams, meditation and a short talk about Kundalini Yoga followed by a CD signing. Doors open at 10. $10.

East West Bookshop, 6500 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. 206-523-3726. EWBks.com/events/5018.

David Kim Yoga Retreat – May 18-24. David Kim teaches dynamic, creatively sequenced vinyasa flow classes at YogaWorks in Los Angeles.

David currently assists YogaWorks Teacher Trainings, and shares his love of this ancient, evolving tradition at workshops both here and abroad. Call for rates. Hawaii Island Retreat, 250 Lokahi Road Kapaau, HI. Registration required. 808-889-6336.

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Sound healing Course – 10:30am-8:15pm. With Suren Shrestha. Learn how to heal with singing bowls. Gain depth and experience in this full-day immersion that can augment one's current practice. $225. East West Bookshop, 6500 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. Registration required. 206-523-3726.

EWBks.com/events/4964.

Is your Thyroid Problem Making you Over Tired and Gain Weight? – 11am-12pm. Why might one might feel no change or feel worse taking thyroid hormones? Understand the autoimmune thyroid connection and how other glands affect the thyroid and why one might still feel lousy even after a doctor says labs are "normal." Learn why doctors don’t usually do complete thyroid blood testing.

Free. Kirkland Health Institute, 9716 NE Juanita Dr, Kirkland. Registration required. 425-821-1101.

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Snatam Kaur Concert – 7:30pm. Join world renowned musician Snatam Kaur for an evening concert as she shares her message of peace and light through heart felt sacred chants. $30 in advance,

SUNDAY, MAY 19

Kundalini Yoga Workshop – 2-5pm. With Snatam Kaur. $60 in advance, $70 day of. St Andrew's Episcopal, 111 NE 80th St, Seattle. SpiritVoyage.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 Essential Oils: Nature's Living Energy – 7-8:30pm. Joan Sorita and Dana Pellegrini will be sharing their joint passion for the powerful and uplifting art and science of aromatherapy. In this hands-on class experience the highest grade of essential oils and how to harness their true potential for healing. $13. East West Bookshop, 6500 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. 206-523-3726.

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FRIDAY, MAY 24 Amma – 10am & 7:30pm. Amma inspires, uplifts, and transforms through her embrace, her wisdom and through her charities. Free. Hyatt Regency, Bellevue. Amma.org/Seattle.

SATURDAY, MAY 25 Retreat with Amma – May 25-27. Intensify one's spiritual practice and go deeper within one's self through meditation and teaching. Registration required. Hyatt Regency, Bellevue.

Amma.org/seattle.

Core Matters Pilates Workshop – 9am-1pm. With Nancy Mattheis. M’illumino, 6921 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. 206-525-0363. M-illumino.com.

DynaMAXX Open-house – 10am-7pm. 100% natural products for energy, sleep, weight-loss & workout. Drop by for free products, information & opportunity! Call or text for address. Register: 206-883-2381 or 307-761-0646.

MONDAY, MAY 27 Devi Bhava – 7pm. Join Amma in a ceremony for world peace and receive a mantra for prayer and meditation. Free. Hyatt Regency, Bellevue.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 Senior Wellness Fair – 10am-2pm. Join the Bayview community for celebrating the 20th Annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day. Our Senior Wellness Fair is a free community event. Health screenings, nutritious snacks, group exercise classes, complimentary massage, door prizes and entertainment will be scheduled throughout the day. Free. Bayview Retirement Community, 11 W Aloha St, Seattle. 206-281-5771.

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THURSDAY, MAY 30 An Evening At Bastyr University – 6:30-8:30pm.

Come and talk with our faculty, current students, and admissions representatives, and get an insiders view into Bastyr University. Refreshments will be served, and friends and family are welcome. Free.

Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore. 425-602-3108. Bastyr.edu.

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save the date SATURDAY, JUNE 1 Annual Herb and Food Fair – 10am-5pm. Join Bastyr University students, staff and faculty at the 15th Annual Food and Herb Fair, a free community event that is is expected to bring thousands of visitors to the Kenmore campus. This year, the theme of the event is “Everything Old Is New Again.”

Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore. Bastyr.edu.

Mother Earth News Fair – June 1-2. This family oriented sustainable lifestyle event features hands on demos, workshops and exhibitors bringing the best in natural foods, books, clothing and more. $25 one day, $35 weekend. Puyallup Fairgrounds, Puyallup. MotherEarthNews.com/fair.

FRIDAY, JUNE 14 Proof of Heaven – A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife with New York Times #1 Best Selling author, Dr. Eben Alexander – 7-9pm. Dr. Eben Alexander shares his transformative experience, its profound lessons, and the complete revision of everything he has come to believe about science, consciousness, spirituality, and the very nature of all existence. $35-$75. Center for Spiritual Living, 5801 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle. Registration required. 206-527-8801. HeartMindProductions.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 15 Proof of Heaven - Sacred Sound Meditation with Dr. Eben Alexander – 9am-1pm. With Dr. Eben Alexander. This workshop delves more deeply into aspects of consciousness touched on in his book Proof of Heaven . Learn techniques for awakening states of higher awareness, including a group meditative experience using sacred sound. $75. East West Bookshop, 6500 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. Registration required. 206-523-3726.

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1-4pm. Practitioners invited. Free with donations accepted. Reiki Ranch School, Call for directions.

Chehalis. Registration required. 360-748-4426.

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monday Uplift Yourself Qigong – 8:30-9:45am. With Kathy Fogarty. Zhineng Qigong. M’illumino, 6921 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. Registration required.

425-688-8585. Info@upliftyourself.com.

Community Health Spa Sampler – 2nd Monday.

11am-2:30pm. Enjoy complimentary trial-size treatments. A variety of the following options will be available: Swedish massage, acupuncture, abdominal massage, Reiki, natural skincare, nutrition therapy and Thai massage. Special offers will also be available to participants. Free. The Healing Tree, 3225 California Ave SW, Seattle. 206-910-4520.

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Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement – 11am-12pm. With LeeAnn Starovasnik. Engage the brain and body in new ways while learning to move more easily, more comfortably and even more playfully. $75/5 prepaid classes, $20 drop-in.

M’illumino, 6921 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. 206372-8822. LeeAnn@NextStepConsultinginc.com.

Tribal Style Bellydance – 7-8pm. See Tuesday description. M’illumino, 6921 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. Registration required.

DeepRootsDance.com.

thursday Do You Love to Garden? – 9am-12pm. See Wednesday description. Lake Wilderness Arboretum, 22520 SE 248th St, Maple Valley. 253-2935103. Info@lakewildernessarboretum.org.

Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement – 6:30-7:30pm. With LeeAnn Starovasnik. Engage the brain and body in new ways while learning to move more easily, more comfortably and even more playfully. $75/5 prepaid classes, $20 drop-in.

M’illumino, 6921 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. 206372-8822. LeeAnn@NextStepConsultinginc.com.

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InterPlay – 10:30am-12pm. An improvisational practice that playfully explores the things a body can do: move, make sounds, tell stories, sing, and experience stillness. Based on life-affirming body wisdom principles and the transformative power of play. $10 suggested donation. M’illumino, 6921 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. 206-525-0363.

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Tribal Style Bellydance – 7-9pm. With Shay Moore. Classes get people moving to the global groove as they develop core tribal bellydance movements with strength, grace and flexibility. Women of all ages, shapes, sizes and experience welcome. M’illumino, 6921 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. Registration required.

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wednesday Do You Love to Garden? – 9am-12pm. Join this volunteer group each Wednesday & Thursday to help maintain and improve the Arboretum grounds and gardens. This is an opportunity to share gardening tips with others and to learn from friendly gardening experts. No prior experience required come when you can. Lake Wilderness Arboretum, 22520 SE 248th St, Maple Valley. 253-293-5103.

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Shonishin: Pediatric Acupuncture (No Needles!)

– 11:30-1:30pm. Shonishin effectively treats numerous conditions common in childhood while fortifying children’s vital energy, strengthening their constitution and maintaining their health. $15 for drop-in clinic. Limber Yoga, 6019 California Ave SW, Seattle. 425-466-7379. PuncturePerfect.com.

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