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Happy Earth Day! Green people like us celebrate Earth Day in April with a little more excitement than others; and even though it doesn’t involve gifts, like Christmas, or costumes, like Halloween, it has a great springtime date, perfect for acknowledging the rebirth of nature and reveling in the burst of greenery all around. It’sagoodtimetoreflect,too, on all that has changed in recent decades, as we’ve plodded step by step toward a sustainable lifestyle that will help preserve the resources and natural

beauty of the Earth. Recycling, green-generated power, and cars that go 50 miles per gallon, with some even running on electricity or French fry oil. We have farm-ers’ markets in every community, solar panels all over town, and organics now in regular grocery markets. Natural health is on everyone’s minds; and when people plant gardens, it’s not just what blooms, but what can be grown to eat or support wildlife. It seems as if everyone has an herb garden these days. If you’ve taken steps to make your own life greener, waste less and stay healthy, give yourself a pat on the back. But before you rest on your laurels, know there is still much more to do. Breaking old cultural paradigms and support-ing education are keys to our evolution toward a greener, kinder and healthier existence. Progress and change are hard, especially for us old folks, and it will be the children who follow us, and their children, too, who will accomplish what weseemedtothinkwasimpossible.Theirperspectivesarefilledwithoptimism,and their creativity and compassion outshines us elders and inspires hope for the world. Our feature this month, The Next Level: Education for a More Sustainable World, addresses our green future in education, and how responsibility, integrity andethicsareessentialtofindingagreenerandbrighterfuture. For us to work together, we need to be able to see common goals and envi-sion ourselves as a “we” instead of an “us and them.” The silly notion of corpora-tions considered as having political voice and rights as people leads us to a dead end for humanity, as corporations are nothing more than legal entities with the goalofprofits,andnoallowanceforintegrity,dignityorresponsibility.MichaelMudd,anexKraftFoodsexecutive,wrote:“IlefttheindustrywhenIfinallyhadtoacknowledge that reform would never come from within. I could no longer accept abusinessmodelthatputprofitsoverpublichealth—andnooneelseshouldhaveto, either.” Reform will come from us, and the children we teach. We have the ability to speak up, educate others, and lead our children toward a mindset where corpora-tions work for the good of all of us, and the impact of any business on the Earth, natural resources, the public health and economic markets are equitably man-aged. Celebrate Earth Day with us this month, and share your enthusiasm for life, the natural world and for how we can unite on goals that provide a green world that sustains us all.

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Mantra! Kirtan Music andLaser Light Concertat Unity, April 11

Music and light are powerful

healers and can nour-ish you deep within every cell of your being. Karl Anthony writes songs and chants that combine Sanskrit, English and other languages. His acoustic kirtan music

styleisafusionofWesternandEasterninfluences.UnityChrist Church welcomes Anthony, who has received several Gandhi/King Season for Nonviolence Peace Hero Awards for his humanitarian efforts. When he is not touring the world, he works at Rady Children’s Hospital, in San Diego, CA, as part of its healing arts department, providing a musi-cal outlet and connection for children and their families. Anthony has also founded the successful national school assembly program called Strike-A-Chord with KIDS, and the Strike-A-Chord CD and DVD series. His career crosses countless boundaries and is truly an international language of service, action and pure joy. His new traveling show, titled Mantra, will be per-formedatUnity,inSurfsideBeach,April11,at7pm.Man-tra is a laser light atmospheric concert utilizing a fusion of world rhythms and Eastern-style chanting, and involves the entireaudience.Unityislocatedat1270SurfsideIndustrialPark Dr, Surfside Beach. A love offering of $15 to $25 is sug-gested, and no one is turned away. For more info, call 843-238-8516 or visit UnityMyrtle-Beach.org. For Karl Anthony detailed info, visit KarlAnthony.com. See ad, page 7.

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ing Corp. (NAPC) recently welcomed a group of new pub-lishers who complet-ed a March training program at corporate headquarters in Na-ples, FL. The NAPC training staff spent several days with the entrepreneurs now launching new Natural Awakenings ter-ritories or taking over the production of existing magazines in several locales. New markets include Albany, NY; Toledo, OH; and Portland, ME; and the franchise in Indianapolis, IN, will have a new publisher at the helm. CompanyCEOSharonBruckmanlaunchedthefirstedition of Natural Awakenings in 1994 and began franchis-ing it in 1999. The company currently publishes 88 Natural Awakenings magazinesthroughouttheUnitedStatesandinPuerto Rico, with a collective readership exceeding 3.5 mil-lion. “Interest in naturally healthy living that’s good for peopleandtheplanetisnowinfluencingmainstreamAmer-ica, thanks in part to our active and growing readership,” says Bruckman. “Natural Awakenings’ dedicated family of publishers, supported by loyal advertisers, connects readers with a wealth of national and local resources mapping out alternate routes to a healthier, happier, longer life.” For a list of locations where Natural Awakenings is pub-lishing, visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com.

Springbank RetreatSpring Workshops

Nature, healing and artistic expression are explored during April workshops at Springbank Retreat. Located

near Kingstree in a quiet, rural setting, Springbank has been an ecumenical center for retreats, hospitality, healing, Earth education, and the arts for more than 50 years. Louise McCormick and Cindy Barkei will lead Heal-ing Remedies: Self-Care. Participants can relax, experience and learn about therapies that will assist them with self-care. This workshop includes experiences in aromatherapy, healing touch, herbals, nutrition, mindfulness techniques, guided imagery, and more. Participants will create their own herbal tinctures and aromatherapy combinations. Mc-


Cormick is the co-founder and president of McCormick Green Center for Holistic Therapiesandiscertifiedinherbal and aroma therapies. Barkeiisacertifiedheal-ing touch practitioner and wholistic nurse. The Springbank staff will present Pottery and Native Spirituality. Participants will share the ancient wisdom of Native Americans and experience prayer lodge and spirit quest, while learning ways of relating to the natural world with greater reverence. They will create unique earthen vessels for ritual using a hand-buildingtechniqueandaprimitivefiringprocesswithleaves, pine straw and sawdust. No art experience is neces-sary. Spirit quest is a deeply prayerful and insightful experi-ence. Being open and receptive to the Spirit is the focus of this seven-hour quest led by Grandmother June Perry and her helpers, Wendy Kraus and Betsy Bowman. Prayer lodge is an integral part of this experience. Perry is a teacher, storyteller, artist and drum maker. She travels across the country sharing her Native American wisdom, culture and spirituality. Ecologist Todd LeVasseur and meditation instructor Jason Hebal will lead Experience Deep Ecology. Participants will explore human-nature interactions, focusing on the in-tersection of cultural and institutional and personal values, ethics and practices, and how these relationships shape and are shaped by the natural world. It will also include meditation to deepen the life journey. A vegetarian lunch is included. LeVasseur has a master’s degree in human ecol-ogy and a PhD in comparative religion, with an emphasis on religion and nature/ecology. Hebal is a massage therapist andcertifiedmeditationinstructorthroughtheNCSchoolof Natural Healing. He has participated in ceremonies at the Earth Green Medicine lodge for more than 13 years and brings teachings from the Cherokee beauty path on how to be in balance with ourselves and Earth as sacred beings.Joanne Kearney will present Heartbeat of Earth, Drumbeat

of My Soul. Workshop par-ticipants will explore their true selves within the natural world,findingtheiruniquerhythm with God and the Universeastheycometoknow and understand their created selves. This retreat time will bring about a healing, spiritual awareness that can continue to grow through their walk on Earth. Participants are invited to bring a drum to play at the Earth Day celebration.

Flute player, writer and painter Cerantha Corley will present Awakening the Spirit Within: Learning to Play the Flute.ParticipantswillfindouthowtouseaNativeAmer-ican-styleflutetoexpresstheirinnersong.“Letyoursoulspeaktoyouthroughflute-playingandexpressivepainting,”Corleysays.Shealsousesfluteplayingforbalanceandhealing. Program fees include lodging and meals. For more info, contact Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd, Kingstree, or 843-382-3438 or Spring-bankRetreat.org. See ad, page 26.

Unity Hosts Founder of theCoexist Celebration MovementThe Chotchky Chal-lenge – The End of Overload

Rev.BarryDennis—au-thor, musician, poet,

inspirational speaker, coachandminister—willbe guest speaker and guest musician Sunday, April 21, at the 11 am Sunday serviceatUnityChristChurch, a spiritual center


for peace education. “Shifting from the Chotchky Paradigm to the Soul’s Paradigm” is the theme based on his book The Chotchky Challenge . Also on that same day, Dennis will present an afternoon workshop, The End of Overload, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. For the workshop, a love offering of $20 to $25 is suggested. Recently featured in the New York Times, the Chicago TribuneandtheHuffingtonPost,MariaShrivercalledhimone of America's leading “architects of change.” Barry is one of the most sought after radio and television show guests in the human potential movement. From 1993 to 2004, he delivered his program Say Yes to Life to schools and youth groups, teaching the value of making positive choices. He founded the Celebration Church, an indepen-dent New Thought church in Portland, OR; and in 2010, founded the Coexist Celebration Movement. Coexist meets several times a year in a variety of locations, celebrating all faiths as unique expressions of the one truth: love. Priests, rabbis, monks, ministers and teachers of all faiths join together in the common goal of peace, peace of mind, and “peace of planet.” For more info, call 843-238-8516 or visit UnityMyrtle-Beach.org. For Barry Dennis detailed info, visit BarryADen-nis.com. See ad, page 7.

Spring Garden FestivalFriday, April 12, and Saturday, April 13

The Low Country Herb Society (LCHS) will hold its Spring GardenFestivalatInletCulinaryGarden,5071Hwy17

Byp S, in Murrells Inlet, on Friday and Saturday, April 12 and 13, 8 am to 5 pm. There will be more than 80 varieties of herbs, perennial andannualflowers,andmanyvarietiesofheirloomveg-etables available for your spring garden. In addition, there will be herbal food samples, information on using herbs for culinary uses and handouts on herb gardening. LCHS rep-resentatives will be on hand to assist Inlet Culinary staff in answering questions and helping people select plants. Inlet

Culinary will have pottery, organic fertilizer, and potting and seeding soil available to give your plants the best possible start. A portion of the proceeds from the two-day event goes toward supporting the LCHS’ scholarship fund, which sup-ports the awarding of two $1,250 scholarships to a graduat-ing senior going on to study horticultural or culinary arts. For more info, visit LCHSociety.info.

Elements Day SpaceNew Location and Thai Yoga Bodywork

Elements Day Space owner Amanda Pow-

ell has been promoting natural healing in the Grand Strand since 2008. In her efforts to expand her knowledge from pre-natal massage and yoga, shiatsu, Reiki, and organic facials using Dr. Hauschka skin care, she has recently added Thai yoga bodywork to her tool belt. When asked why she wanted to do this training, Amanda smiled and said: "As a multi-passionate ‘visionista,’ my path in service of health and wellbeing is driven by a deep respect for integrity, the ability to address the real needs of my clients aswellaseducatethemtothebenefitsofalifestylefocusingon health and wellness. Over the past 10 years, I have been able to develop my focus on balance by massage, rhythm through yoga, and harmony of skin, allowing me to be of service threefold to my clients. Thai yoga bodywork weaves my massage and yoga practice together, allowing a deeper healing session to occur both on the mat and the table." In Thai yoga massage, based on yoga, Ayurveda, and the martial arts, the practitioner guides the recipient through a series of yoga postures while focusing along the body's energy lines and pressure points. Together these actions result in a comprehensive full-body treatment that relieves muscular tension, improves circulation, boosts the immune system, and balances the body energetically. Thai yoga massage is practiced as a duet, with practitioner and client working together as partners. Counterbalancing and lever-ing the recipient's body with his or her own, the practitioner works with gravity, breath and directed touch to create a harmonious and therapeutic "dance" with the recipient that imparts physical vibrancy, grace and spiritual energy. Thai massage is for every age and every body, and unlike other massage, clients remain fully clothed. To celebrate her new

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service, Amanda is discounting Thai massage 20 percent, April only. Elements Day Space relocated to Inlet Yoga, in Murrells Inlet, at 637 D Bellamy Ave. For more info, call Amanda Powell at 843-839-2762 or visit ElementsDaySpace.com.

Inlet NutritionLunch WorkshopAvoiding Stroke with

Nutrition

A stroke, also known as a brain attack, occurs when a portion of

the brain is deprived of blood sup-ply. Stroke recovery depends on how quickly you get treatment, exactly where in the brain it happened, and the amount of damage that occurred. A stroke is usually caused by uncon-trollable high blood pressure. Do you know your numbers? For blood pressure, the bottom number of your blood pressure test result is the most important. If a stroke happens, can you spot the symptoms? Think FAST (F: face drooping, A: arm weakness, S: speech difficulty,T:timetocall911!) Stroke is 80 percent to 90 percent preventable, through lifestyle choices. Due to three primary reasons, strokes are on the rise: obesity, vitamin D de-ficiency,andhighbloodsugarlevels—all dietary choices. You should avoid trans fats, such as processed food and fried food, and diet soda (due to the ar-tificialsweeteners,suchasaspartame);lose excess weight; quit smoking; and know your health. Attend the Stroke! Brain Attack! workshop at 11:30 am, April 10, or April 12, at Inlet Nutrition; join the Inlet Nutrition Fit Club; and schedule your Wellness Evaluation soon to do your best to avoid stroke. For more info and to reserve your lunch workshop seat, call Linda Sac-chetti at Inlet Nutrition, 843-424-9586 or email [email protected]. Inlet Nutrition is located at 3556B Old Kings Hwy, Murrells Inlet. See ad, page 4.


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A Bus Pass to Green Well-BeingThere’s a way to simultaneously help both Planet

Earth and one’s own health, report scientists from Imperial College London, in England. The researchers examined four years of data from the country’s De-partment for Transport National Travel Survey begin-ning in 2005, the year before free bus passes were available for people ages 60 and older. The study team found that those with a pass were more likely to walk frequently and take more journeys by “active travel”—definedaswalking,cyclingorusingpublictransport. Staying physically active helps maintain mental well-being, mobility and muscle strength in older people and reduces their risk of cardiovascular dis-ease, falls and fractures. Previous research by Taiwan’s National Health Research Institutes published in The Lancet has shown that just 15 minutes of moderate

daily exercise lowers the risk of death in people over 60 by 12 percent, and anoth-erstudyatNewcastleUniversityfoundthat19percentofBritain’sadultsachievetheir recommended amount of physical activity through active travel alone. PublichealthorganizationsintheUKbelievethat“incidental”exercise,suchaswalkingtoandfrombusstops,mayplayakeyroleinhelpingseniorskeepfitand reduce social exclusion.

coFFee and vision loss linkedEasing up on java consumption or

switching to decaf may be a wise move for coffee lovers, according to a scientificpaperpublishedinInvestiga-tive Ophthalmology & Visual Science. The study links heavy consumption of the caffeinated beverage to an in-creased risk of developing exfoliation glaucoma,aconditioninwhichfluidbuilds up inside the eye and puts pres-sure on the optic nerve. This leads to some vision loss and in serious cases, total blindness. Researchers obtained data from78,977womenfromtheNurses’Health Study and 41,202 men from theHealthProfessionalsFollow-UpStudythat focused on caffeinated coffee,tea and cola servings. They found thatdrinking three or more cups of caffein-ated coffee daily was linked with anincreased risk of developing the eyecondition, especially for women with afamily history of glaucoma. However,theresearchersdidnotfindassocia-tions with consumption of decaffein-ated tea, chocolate or coffee. “Becausethisisthefirst[such]study,confirmationoftheUSresultsin other populations would be neededto lend more credence to the possibil-ity that caffeinated coffee might be amodifiableriskfactorforglaucoma,”says Doctor of Science Jae Hee Kang,of the Channing Division of NetworkMedicine at Brigham and Women’sHospital, in Boston, MA. “Itmay also lead to research into otherdietary or lifestyle risk factors.”

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a diet For healthY bones Age-related bone mass loss and decreased bone

strengthaffectbothgenders.Now,thefirstran-domized study, published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, indicates that consuming a Mediterranean diet enriched with olive oil may be associated with increased serum levels of osteocalcin, a protein that plays a vital role in bone formation. Earlier studies have shown that the incidence of osteoporosis in Europe is lower in the Mediterranean basin, possibly due to the traditional Mediterranean diet, which is rich in fruits, vegetables, olives and olive oil.

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Alkaline WaterWorthwhile or Waste?

Many of us worry about the environment and contamination of waters that can make its way into our home water taps. That concern motivates resi-

dentstotakeextrastepstofiltertheirhomedrinkingwatertobeaspureandhealthful as possible. Larry Horinbein, is a local expert on water and water quality. He has been owner of Southlantic Water Systems in Myrtle Beach for 35years.Heknowsallaboutfilters,distillersandsystemstoremovemineralsoradjust for taste. Larry cautions those who spend money on alkaline water machines that make alkaline drinking water. “I warn people to proceed with caution when considering drinking alkaline water. It’s not very healthy to drink in large amounts or over a long period of time,” he states. “I must admit, the information out there can be very confusing.” People claim that alkaline water has helped their joint problems, sleep disorders, digestion problems and more. The water even tastes better. Advocates claim that alkaline water is a healing antioxidant. Larry counters: “I believe that those who invest in an alkaline machine begin to drink lots of water, replacing lesshealthfulbeverages,andfinallybecomeproperlyhydrated.Also,duetotheirhealthconcerns,theyprobablybegintowatchtheirdietandexercisemore—soI’mjustnotsosureit’sthealkalinewaterthat’scausingthepositivebenefits.”Iftherearepossiblebenefitsandlikelynoharm,thenwhatistheissue?“Lotsof people have become sick from drinking the water after a short while,” Larry explains. “The people who sell the expensive machines will tell them that it’s a detoxificationeffectthey’reexperiencing.” Dr. Andrew Weil, proponent of alternative and natural health, seems to agree.“Unlessyouhaveseriousrespiratoryorkidneyproblems,bodypHwillremain in balance no matter what you eat or drink. As for water, you should consider the fact that (naturally occurring) alkaline water is common throughout the Western states, but to my knowledge, it has not protected anyone from the diseasesanddisordersthatoccurelsewhereintheUS.Thehealthclaimsforwa-ter ionizers and for alkaline water are bogus. Save your money.” Larry offers his take: “Bottom line, we encourage everyone to do their own research and proceed with caution. If someone does the research and wants to purchase an alkaline water ionizer, we offer them online at Lifeionizer.com/southlantic. The Life Ionizer units have much better ratings, and according to the manufacturer, they are the only alkaline ionizers listed in the Physician’s Desk Reference. Plus they are about half the cost of the water machines that are sold through multi-level marketing in our area.” For more info, visit DrWeil.com and Southlantic.com. See ad, page 8.


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Cool ToolNew Calculations for Polar IceAnewreportfromtheUniversityofWashington, in Seattle, published in the journal Science on polar ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica, works to rec-oncile differences between sometimes-conflictingresearchstudies.Scientistscompiled 20 years of data to determine how much ice is being lost and sea lev-els have increased as the global climate warms. Past studies have shown a range of ice losses, from zero to catastrophic. When the data was synthesized and analyzed holistically, it became clear that the ice sheets are losing three times as much ice each year as they did in the1990s—inthemiddleofpreviousestimates. Ice sheets are one of several main drivers of rising sea levels. Other factors, which account for 80 percent of the increase, include the melting of glaciers on land and the expansion of the sea itself as the atmosphere heats up. The melting of polar sea ice has no direct effect on sea levels because the ice is already in the water. Glaciologist and co-author Ian Joughin told The Christian Science Monitor, “The melting needs monitor-ing to further understand the ice sheet processes leading to the change.”

Thrifty ThreadsLevi’s Latest Sustainable MovesWorld record holder and Olympic champion sprinterUsainBoltwillsoonmodelPumabootsthat are “made for rotting,” and when the next Levi Strauss collection arrives, their new jingle will be, “These jeans are made of garbage.” Crushed brown and green half-liter plastic bottles will be on display at retail store displays, of which the equivalent of eight, or 20 percent, are blended into each pair of Waste<Less jeans. Nike and Gap have their own sustain-ability programs, and Patagonia has long supported a small ecosystem of Earth-friendly suppliers. But as the biggest maker of jeans in the world, with sales of $4.8 billion in 2011, Levi’s efforts command the most at-tention. Levi joined the Better Cotton Initiative, a group of companies that work with local nongovernmental organizations in Pakistan, India, Brazil and Mali to teach farmers how to grow cotton with less water. Last yearmarkedthefirstcottonharvestgiventhiseffortandLevihasblendeditsshareinto more than 5 million pairs of jeans. With cotton prices on the rise and pressure from activist groups such as BSR, an environmental organization that works with businesses, large clothing manu-facturers are starting to adopt more sustainable practices.

Source: Business Week.


Better BartersSwapping Trash for Fresh ProduceMexico City’s innovative monthly Mercado del Trueque (barter market) in Chapultepec Park is a winning trifecta for citizens, local vegetable and plant vendors and the city’s secretariat of the environment. There, residents can exchange cardboard, paper, glass, aluminum, plas-tic bottles, electronic devices and other waste for paper chits that are redeemed at kiosks for vouchers worth points. The traders can then use the vouchers to buy tomatoes, potatoes, lettuce, lemons and other produce from participating farmers from surrounding districts. Mexico produces 40 million tons of garbage annually, but only recycles about 15 percent. With this barter system, farmers have gained a new place to sell their produce and earn extra income, while the materials collected are processed for industrial reuse.

Source: IPSNews.net.

Silver LiningCleaning Up the Cloud

The New York Times has reported that “cloud” data centers—whichstoreYouTubevideos,runGooglesearchesandprocesseBaybids—useabout2percentof all electricity in the nation. In some data centers, up to 90 percent of the energy is wasted. Now,anindustryconsortiumcalledtheUptimeInstitute is sponsoring a “server roundup” and hand-ing out rodeo belt buckles to the Internet company that can take the largest number of heat-producing,

energy-hungryserversoffline.Manycentersexpendasmuchormoreenergyincooling their facilities as in computing and transmitting data. Sharing best practices has become common among data center pros. Face-book won the Institute’s Audacious Idea award last year for its Open Compute Project, which enabled both its server and data center designs to be open-sourced for anyone to access and improve upon.

Source: Slate.com.

Online LiteracyStudents Learning to Adopt Internet AcademicsThefindingsofasurveyofteach-ers conducted by the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project, in collaboration with the Col-lege Board and the National Writing Project, show that the Internet has opened up a vast world of information for today’s students, but digital literacy skills need improvement. Three-quarters of Advanced Placement and National Writing Proj-ect teachers say that the Internet and digital search tools have had a “mostly positive” impact on their students’ re-searchhabits,but87percentsaythesetechnologies are creating an easily distracted generation with short atten-tion spans, and 64 percent say they do more to divert students’ attention than to help them academically. The good news is that 99 percent of teachers in the study agree with the notion that “the Internet enables students to access a wider range of resources than would otherwise be available,” and 65 percent agree that “it makes today’s students more self-sufficientresearchers.”

Read the full report at Tinyurl.com/TeenResearch.

Nordic OrderSweden Running Out of Garbage

Sweden’s successful recycling program ensures that only 4 percent of the country’s waste ends up in landfills,whiletheother96percentis reused. But this means incinerators that burn waste to create heat and electricity are running short on fuel. As a solution, Sweden has recently begun to import about 800,000 tons

of trash every year from other European countries, most of it from neighboring Norway,whichfindsitacost-effectiveoption.

Find details at Tinyurl.com/SwedishWaste.

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Survival AlertJoin America’s Start Saving Water Now Challenge

America, like most of the rest of the world, is run-ning short of fresh water. Our welfare depends on having annual access to 150 trillion gallons of fresh water for drinking, cleaning, growing food, making products and generating electricity. In every region of the country, the conservation and recycling of this vital resource is a key solution to achieving a sustainable future. “We can do better” is the urgent message of the 2013 National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. Last year, people in more than 1,000 cities took simple actions to save water and related energy expenditures, pledging to collectively reduce theirwateruseby4.7billiongallonsoveroneyear.

The Wyland Foundation, supported by the National League of Cities and the Environmental Protection Agency, are again sponsoring prizes for residents in the most “water-wise” cities, based on pledges to be made in April. Last year, $50,000 in awarded prizes included a Toyota Prius, Lowe’s gift cards and 1,200 water-savingfixtures.

Sign on at WylandFoundation.org/mywaterpledge.

Keystone XL FightProtesters Rally Again Against Tar Sands PipelineIn February, more than 10,000 citizens ral-lied at the White House, calling on President Obama to honor his clean energy campaign promises and reject the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline, resulting in multiple arrests of protestleaders.The1,700-milepipeline,aproject of TransCanada Corporation, would carry tar sands crude oil south from Alberta, Canada, through multiple heartland states to refineriesontheGulfCoast. “As our nation’s worst-ever economic recession drags on, creating jobs in the clean energy sector should be priority number one,” states a Sierra Club Beyond Oil campaign spokesperson. “Building the poisonous Keystone XL pipeline would put the brakes on clean energy and exacerbate the pollution and public health problems that come with America’s dependence on dirty, dangerous oil.” The Sierra Club reports that pipeline plans require clear-cutting boreal forests and consuming huge amounts of energy and water, leaving behind toxic lakes. An associated oil spill could devastate aquifers that supply water to 30 percent of America’sirrigatedfarmland(2,554USoilpipelinespillsoccurredfrom2000to2009). Opponents are also concerned the pipeline would exacerbate air pollution and cancer, respiratory illnesses and other health problems in communities surroundingoilrefineriesinChicago,DetroitandHouston.

For states directly impacted, visit Tinyurl.com/KeystoneXLMap. Learn more and take action at SierraClub.org/dirtyfuels/tar-sands.

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Picture PerfectFrom athletes to astronauts,

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Last winter, Terry Chiplin went for an early morning run near his Colorado home. Snow crunched

as his sneakered feet hit the front porch of his mountain lodge, tucked into a secluded forest. Evergreen boughs glistened in the sun, drooping slightly from the weight of the sparkling white powder. The running coach smiled as he lifted his face to the sky, welcom-ingthelarge,wetflakesthatkissedhisface. “Can you picture it?” asks the bubbly British native and owner of Active at Altitude, in Estes Park. That is visualization, he explains, a con-cept he uses regularly at retreats he conducts for runners from beginner to elite as a wholistic means of boosting performance. “It’s simply a succession of mental images; we use visualization all the time.” Whether it’s Tiger Woods envi-sioning a perfect golf swing minutes before taking a shot or Michael Phelps replaying a mental video of an ideal swim the night before an Olympic event, many athletes have long worked with trainers such as Chiplin to move beyond strictly physical preparation and consciously enlist creative mental capacities to enhance their perfor-

mance.Usingimageryandpositiveself-talk can improve the efforts of any type of athlete and, as Chiplin’s clients have found, improve their lives. “The notion that we are just a physical body, so we just need to train physically, is old-fashioned,” Chiplin maintains. Shortly after launching his program six years ago, he learned firsthandhowpowerfulthemindcouldbe in boosting (or sabotaging) perfor-mance. He remarks, “It quickly became apparent that the main issues people face are the mental things, what is hap-pening in their heads.” Chiplin recalls watching runners fall from the peak ca-pabilities they had reached after train-ing hard for endurance events as their mileagetaperedoffinthefinaldaysbefore the race. Similarly, he thinks the sort of “negative visualization” he witnessed can have a similar impact on everyday life events, such as exams, interviews and job achievement. Although unclear about its exact mechanism, sports psychologists have long recognized the value of positive mental imagery, especially in building skills and reducing anxiety. In working with athletes, they apply shared mod-els such as those reported in

The Sport Psychologist. Both professional and amateur runnershavebenefitedfromChiplin’scamps, including graduate Ginny Landes, 62, who says visualization techniques have changed her running outlook and her life. “My goal is not high achievement orpersonalrecords;it’stoalwaysfinishmy run feeling good,” says Landes, of Lafayette, CO. As part of the visual-izing process, she says she also clears her mind of negative thoughts, stops comparing her performance to others and accepts factors that are out of her control, whether it’s bad race weather or competitive colleagues. Practicing helpful visualization techniques consistently in daily life can lead to better returns across the board, not just in athletics, according to Terry Orlick, a performance consul-tant from Ottawa, Ontario, and author of many self-improvement books, including Embracing Your Potential and In Pursuit of Excellence. Orlick has worked with people from many walks of life that use im-agery in their quest for improvement, including surgeons, musicians, pilots, dancers, astronauts and CEOs. When working with Canadian Olympic teams, Orlick found that 99 percent of the athletes practiced visualization an average of 12 minutes per day, four times a week. Studies have linked imagery and improved performance in a variety of

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n For maximum effect, incorporate sounds, smells, colors and feel- ings to create vivid images.

n Plan imagery to meet current needs. If struggling with a skill, imagine performing it perfectly andconfidentlymanytimes.If distractions are an issue, imagine remaining calm and focused while dealing with whatever occurs during an event.

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sports. For instance, researchers found that golfers that used visualization and positive self-talk improved their putting performance (Journal of Sports Science & Medicine). Another study showed an increaseinconfidenceamongnovicefemale rock climbers, leading to better performance (Journal of Sport Behavior). For Landes, her personal experience is all the proof she needs. After years of rarely being able to run the entire course ofamajorannualraceinAspen—gen-erallywalkingthelaststretch—Landestried visualizing herself having a strong finishasshetrainedandpreparedforthe event. For weeks, she replayed the last three miles many times in her mind. Then she ran the race, paring 12 min-utes off her previous year’s time. “It felt great,” Landes says, “and it worked.”

Freelance journalist Debra Melani writes about health care and fitness from Lyons, CO. Connect at Debra Melani.com or [email protected].


THE NEXT LEVELEducation for a More Sustainable World

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We need to build cases for environmental protection around broad-based com-munity concerns like health, quality of life, the protection of watersheds and wildlife and the education of our chil-dren. Environmental issues are also social, economic and quality of life issues. Our challenge is to bring life-sustaining principles into creative thinking for the long view, rather than the short term.

~ Terry Tempest Williams

“What is the purpose of education?” That’s a ques-tion Zoe Weil frequently revisits with her work-shop audiences. As co-founder and President of

the Institute for Humane Education (IHE), Weil has spent most of her adult life researching the answer. Her conclusion is thattheUSDepartmentofEducation’spresentgoalofprepar-ing graduates to “compete in the global economy” is far too myopic for our times. Weil’sfirsthandresearch,whichgroundsherbook,The Power and Promise of Humane Education, has led her to forward the idea that the goal should be inspiring genera-tions of “solutionaries” prepared to joyfully and enthusiasti-cally meet the challenges of world problems. “I believe that it is incredibly irresponsible for Amer-ica’s educators and policymakers not to provide people with the knowledge of interconnected global issues, plus the skills and tools to become creative problem solvers and motivatedchangemakersinwhateverfieldstheypursue,”says Weil. Weil points to four primary elements that comprise a hu-mane education: providing information about current issues in age-appropriate ways; fostering the Three C’s of curiosity, creativity and critical thinking; instilling the Three R’s of rever-

ence, respect and responsibility; and ensuring access to both positive choices and the necessary tools for problem solving. “These elements enable students to take all that they learn and use it with reverence and a sense of responsibility,” says Weil. Her institute offers the only master’s degrees in humane education that this approach requires, with complementary in-class and online programs for young people and adults. Her determined vision is slowly becoming a reality as teach-ers become familiar with these concepts and integrate them into hands-on, project-based learning that crosses disciplines and better marries school experiences with real-life lessons.

Make the Extraordinary OrdinaryMassachusetts Institute of Technology’s Seymour Papert, a renowned educator and computer scientist, has conducted in-depth research in how worthy real-world topics get students excited about what they learn. They increase their tendency to dig more deeply and expand their interest in a wide array of subjects as they better retain what they learn, become moreconfidentintrustingtheirownjudgmentandmaketheconnections needed to broadly apply their knowledge. Young people learn how to collaborate and improve their social and group speaking skills, including with adults.

According to Papert, project-based learning improves test scores and reduces absenteeism and disciplinary prob-lems. “If schoolchildren are given the gift of exploration, societywillbenefit,bothinpracticalandtheoreticalways,”notes Papert.


Telling TransformationPapert’sobservationswereaffirmedbymiddleschoolstudents at Voyagers’ Community School, in Farmingdale, NJ,inoneoftheIHE10-weekonlineclasses—MostGood,LeastHarm—inApril2012.“Initially,studentswerein-timidated and underestimated their ability to express their thoughts and concerns or debate issues with the adult participants. That challenge faded quickly,” remarks Karen Giuffre, founder and director of the progressive day school. Posing provocative questions like, “What brings you joy?” and engaging in conversations in subjects like climate change, racism, recycling, green energy, genocide and war challenged the students to step up to become respected equals. “This demanded a lot from these young people, because the experience wasn’t only about absorbing complex issues and developing an awareness of the material, political, economic and cultural world around them. It was also about

how they probed their minds and emotions to determine where they stood on issues and what they could do to change their lifestyle, or that of their family and community, to make it more sustainable,” says Giuffre. The students went on to help organize a peace confer-ence that entailed 20-plus workshops to inspire an individual mindful awareness of peace that motivates and empowers the peacemaker within. It was intended to incite collective action across generations, explains Giuffre, and was followed by community service to people impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

Answering the CallChildren or adults who participate in activities such as those created by IHE or the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Challenge 20/20 are developing what Peggy Holman describes as “change literacy,” the capacity to be effectively present amid a changing set of circumstances. Holman,anadjunctprofessionallectureratAmericanUni-versity’s School of Public Affairs, in Washington, DC, is co-founderoftheOpenSpaceInstitute-US,whichfosterswhole-system engagement, and author of Engaging Emergence. “Conversationalliteracy—thecapacitytotalkandinter-act in creative ways with others that are very different from us—isourbirthright.However,changeliteracy,anecessaryskill for future leaders, is learned via curiosity,” advises Hol-man. “In my experience, children grasp it more quickly than adults, because authentic expression and curiosity come naturally to them. Children don’t have a long history, and so are naturally more present when engaged in exploring things that matter.” Globalproblemsofdeforestation,peacekeeping,conflictprevention, terrorism, water pollution and shortages, natural disasters and mitigation, global warming, education for all, biodiversity, ecosystem losses and global infectious diseases aren’t yet subjects found in a normal curriculum for grades fivethroughnine.However,theInternet-basedChallenge20/20 program now has youth in nearly 120 independent and traditionalschoolsthroughouttheUnitedStatesworkingonsolutions that can be implemented both locally and globally. “Challenge 20/20 partners American schools at any gradelevel[K-12]withcounterpartschoolsinothercoun-tries, free of cost,” explains NAIS Director Patrick Bassett. “Together, teams tackle real global problems while forming authenticbondsandlearningfirsthandaboutcross-cultural

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communication.” Qualifying students may have an oppor-tunity to share their experiences at the association’s annual Student Diversity Leadership Conference. In 2010, 11 students at the Fay School, in Southborough, MA, partnered with Saigon South International School (SSIS), in Vietnam. After a year of studying, raising awareness and brainstormingsolutionsfortheglobalwaterdeficit,Faystu-dents focused on the challenges families in underdeveloped countriesfacethatmustwalkmilestofindclean,safe,watersources. A taxing water-carrying experiment brought immediate appreciationforthedifficultyoftransportingwater,promptingthemtoinventtheWaterWalker.Themodifiedrollingcoolerwith heavy-duty straps attached can carry up to 40 quarts of water on large, durable wheels and axles designed to navi-gate rocky terrain.

Re-Imagining Education“Transformative learning, which is vital to the learning jour-ney, goes beyond the acquisition of information,” says Aftab Omer,PhD,presidentofMeridianUniversity,inPetaluma,CA, and founder of its formative Institute of Imaginal Stud-ies. “In informational learning, we acquire facts, concepts, principles and even skills, but in transformative learning, we are cultivating capacities. This is how certain capabilities become embodied in us, either as individuals or as human systems,” he advises. Portrait artist Robert Shetterly tours with his series of more than 100 portrait paintings in traveling exhibits titled

Americans Who Tell the Truth. They are helping individuals learn to embody patience, perseverance and compassion, while enhancing their understanding of sustainability, social justice, civic activism, democracy and civil rights, via both historical role models and contemporary mentors such as environmental activist Bill McKibben, conservationist Terry Tempest Williams and renowned climate scientist James Han-sen. “We don’t need to invent the wheel, because we have role models that have confronted these issues and left us a valuable legacy,” remarks Shetterly. In 2004, he collaborated to produce a companion curriculum with Michele Hemenway, who continues to offer it in Louisville, KY, elementary, middle and high schools. Hemenway also teaches Art in Education at Jef-ferson Community & Technical College and 21st-Century CivicsatBellamineUniversity,bothinLouisville. Out of many, she shares a particularly compelling ex-ample of a student transformed due to this learning method: “I taught a young girl studying these true stories and por-traitsfromthethirdthroughfifthgradeswhenshetookherplace in a leadership group outside the classroom. Now in middle school, she is doing amazing things to make a differ-ence in her community,” says Hemenway. Reflectingonherownlife,decidingwhatshecaredabout most and what actions she wanted to take, plus her own strengths, helped the student get a blighted build-ing torn down, document and photograph neighborhood chemical dumping and have it stopped and succeed in


establishing a community garden, a factor known to help reduce crime. Among Shetterly’s collection is the portrait of John Hunter, a teacher in Charlottesville, VA, who devised the World Peace Game for his fourth grade students. Children learn to communicate, collaborate and take care of each otherastheyworktoresolvethegame’sconflicts.Thegame triggers an eight-week transformation of the children from students of a neighborhood public school to citizens of the world. Demonstrating transformational learning at its best, they experience the connectedness of the global commu-nity through the lens of economic, social and environmen-tal crises, as well as the imminent threat of war. Hunter and hisstudentsarenowpartofanewfilm,World Peace and Other 4th-Grade Achievements, which reveals how effec-tive teaching can help unleash students’ full potential. Professor emeritus Peter Gray, of Boston College, who

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Linda Sechrist is a Natural Awakenings senior staff writer. For recorded source interviews and additional perspective, visit her website, ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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Household CLEANSEBanish These Five Chemicals for a Domestic Detox

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“Americans are collectively more aware and educated than just a few years ago about the range

of environmental chemicals we inhale and ingest, yet most still live with dan-gerous substances in their homes,” ac-cording to Jen Loui. She is a Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design-accredited professional in St. Louis and an industry expert who writes green curricula for high schools across the country. Guarding against pollution of in-doorairisagoodplacetostart;theUSEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ranked poor air quality among the leading environmental dangers, report-ing links to many common health problems. Here’s how to rid the family

homeofthetopfivecommonhouse-hold toxins.

Formaldehyde. Traces of this toxin, the same chemical used to embalm the deceased, pervade almost every room. “My clients are often shocked to learn that they likely ingest this toxic, cancer-causing chemical every day of their lives,” says P. Richelle White, a sustain-able lifestyle coach and co-owner of Herb’n Maid, a green cleaning and concierge service in St. Louis. “Because formaldehyde is often an ingredient in everyday things like cosmetics, faux wood furniture and conventional clean-ing products, they get a daily dose of it.” Even at low levels, formaldehyde can cause eye, nose, throat and skin irritation; at its most malignant levels,

it can cause severe allergic asthma, infertility and lymphoma, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. Healthier choices: Switch to all-natural beauty products and cosmetics. At minimum, check that compressed woodfibersdon’tuseaformaldehyde-based chemical as a binding agent;

better yet, choose natural, re-claimed wood for interior surfaces and furnishings.

Polyvinyl chloride. PVC is om-nipresent and dangerous. Water

bottles, nylon backpacks, pipes, insu-lation and vinyl tiles generally con-tain PVC, as well as almost anything waterproofed, such as baby changing mats and mattress covers. PVC usually contains plasticizers called phthal-ates, which are released over time; it also can chemically combine with other organic materials to produce toxic dioxin byproducts. According to Greenpeace and the Natural Resourc-es Defense Council (NRDC), PVC byproducts and vapors are endocrine disruptors that can mimic or block hormones in the body. In addition, the EPA has linked PVC to serious respira-tory problems, immune suppression and cancer. Healthier choices: Look for PVC-free plastics. When shopping for waterproofed items, choose those with coatings made from polyurethane or polyester.

Phthalates. A2007reportbytheNRDCnotes that 12 out of 14 common brands of household air fresheners and room


sprays contain phthalates, which people regularly inhale primarily because these chemicals prolong the time that products maintain their fragrance. In studies conducted by the World Health Organization, researchers concluded that consistent exposure to phthalates could increase the risks for endocrine, reproductive and developmental problems. The majority of synthetic air fresheners were found to also emit sig-nificantamountsofterpene,avolatileorganic compound (VOC) that can react with naturally occurring ozone to cre-ate formaldehyde. Healthier choices: Put boxes of baking soda in cabinets to absorb odors and scent interiors with all-natu-ral oils and potpourri.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 2Practical Tools of a 2,500-year-old Yoga Text w/Lucia Cordeiro Drever E-RYT500−7pm-9pm. Ex-ploring several concepts from the text:1) The nature of the mind, 2) Why we suffer, and 3) What we do to make life joyful. $25 per person. Yoga in Com-mon, 3080 Deville St, The Market Common, MB Info: Linda, 843-385-6176, YogaInCommon.com.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 5Unity Coffeehouse−6-8pm. Come perform your music, dance, poetry, storytelling in a “living room” setting with fun, supportive people cheering for you. Refreshments avail & all are welcome as audience or performer. Sign up that evening, or call Dave LaCombe for more details: 843-997-4586. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

APRIL 5-7Healing Remedies: Self Care w/Louise Mc-Cormick & Cindy Barkei. Relax, experience, and learn about therapies for self care. Includes aromatherapy, healing touch, herbals, nutrition, mindfulness techniques, guided imagery, and more. Create herbal tinctures and aromatherapy combina-tions. Materials fee: $35. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $275 fee includes lodging and meals. 843-382-9777, SpringbankRetreat.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 6And So It Is…Heal Your Life® Vision Board Workshop w/Kristi Thompson, Heal Your Life® instructor−10am-Noon. Fun-filled evening of visu-alization and creation. Guided visualization, explor-ing what you would like to attract in your life. Be coached on using your vision board, affirmations and visualizations to unfold the life you’ve been dreaming. All supplies provided. Admission:$15. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. Info: 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.Learn to Read Tarot Cards w/Sandra J. Walter, Intuitive Healer & Cert Hypnotherpist−2-4pm (4 part class 4/6, 4/13, 4/27 & 5/4). Learn basic skills and tools on how to interpret these decks, and how to apply your everyday intuition to help yourself and others. Admission: $25 a session/week. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBal-anceCenter.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 711 AM Service - “Making the Big Leap” w/Rev. Margaret Hiller. Community Potluck right after service. Vegan & Vegetarian dishes appreciated. Join for service & stay to meet friends over lunch. Love Offering.. 843-238-8516. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, Unity-MyrtleBeach.org.Group Readings w/Ralph Mantuano, Medium & Healer−2-5pm. If you would like to receive a mes-sage from your loved ones from "the other side of the veil”; want to know more about Spirit guides and guardian Angels; or have questions about your past, present or future life events, join Ralph for an amazing experience. $25. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.Angel Light Initiation w/Rev Cathy Cartisano Andrews−6:30-8:30pm. Receive a wonderful Au-tumn Blessing by sharing an Afternoon of Grace. Angel Light Healing will balance, purify, and integrate your energy centers, open and align all your physical and etheric bodies with the Angelic Realms. Please eat before attending; Wear all white or bring white sheet; bring 2 pillows, a blanket, and bottled water. Registration req. Love donations. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, Lifein-BalanceCenter.org.

APRIL 8-19Pottery & Native Spirituality w/Springbank staff. Share the ancient wisdom and learn ways of relating to the natural world with greater reverence. Experi-ence Prayer Lodge and Vision Quest. Create unique earthen vessels for ritual using a hand-building technique and a primitive firing process with leaves, pinestraw, and sawdust. No art experience neces-

sary. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $790 fee includes lodging and meals. 843-382-3438 or SpringbankRetreat.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10Stroke! Brain Attack! w/Inlet Nutrition−11:30am-12:30pm. Munch & Learn free monthly workshop including lunch. Learn causes of stroke, lifestyle changes to make, spotting a stroke (F.A.S.T.) and other symptoms. Lunch served: Free prizes and samples. Must register. Bring a friend & receive a $10 gift; 2 friends and receive a $20 gift. Can schedule free lunch event at your office location for staff. Inlet Nutrition, 3556B Old Kings Hwy, Murrells Inlet. Linda, 843-424-9586.

THURSDAY, APRIL 11Mantra–Kirtan Music & Laser Light Concert w/ Karl Anthony−7pm. Performance at Unity. Karl received Gandhi/King Season For Nonviolence Peace Hero Awards for his humanitarian efforts, works at Rady Children’s Hospital (San Diego) Healing Arts Department providing a musical outlet and connection for children and their families Love Offering $15 - $25. 843-238-8516. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 12Stroke! Brain Attack! w/Inlet Nutrition−11:30am-12:30pm. Munch & Learn free monthly workshop including lunch. Learn causes of stroke, lifestyle changes to make, spotting a stroke (F.A.S.T.) and other symptoms. Lunch served: Free prizes and samples. Must register. Bring a friend & receive a $10 gift; 2 friends and receive a $20 gift. Can schedule free lunch event at your office location for staff. Inlet Nutrition, 3556B Old Kings Hwy, Murrells Inlet. Linda, 843-424-9586.

APRIL 12-13 Spring Garden Festival w/Low Country Herb Society 8am-5pm. 80 varieties of herbs, perennial and annual flowers, many varieties of heirloom vegetables, herbal food samples, info on herbs for culinary uses and info handouts for herb gardening. Pottery and organic fertilizer, potting and seed-ing soil avail. LCHS members avail for garden questions. Held at Inlet Culinary Garden, 5071 Hwy 17 Bypass S, Murrells Inlet.843-357-1194, lcherbsociety.info.

APRIL 12-14Montreal-Style ACRO Yoga Weekend Intensive w/Joe Yonek, RYT. Weekend intensive appropri-ate for yogis, gymnasts, Pilates students, anyone enjoying physical challenge and fun. No prior experience with Acro Yoga needed. Will be taught postures and safety. Must attend all sessions to be included in the weekend. Hosted at Yoga in Com-


mon, 3080 DeVille St, Market Common, MB, 843-839-9636. YogaInCommon.com. Early bird registration discount ends 3/12: $125. Register online at MindfulDestinations.com. Spirit Quest w/ Grandmother June Perry, Wendy Kraus, & Betsy Bowman. Spirit Quest is a deeply prayerful and insightful experience. Being open and receptive to the Spirit is the focus of this seven-hour quest. Prayer Lodge is an integral part of this experience. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $200 fee includes lodging and meals. 843-382-3438 or SpringbankRetreat.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13Increasing Your Psychic Abilities w/Deborah Broad, Psychic Intiutive−10am-Noon. Re-discover gifts you’ve put aside, forgotten, or never ac-knowledged. Will assist you in connecting with your Higher Self, learn to trust and acknowledge the messages you receive from your Guides, Angels and other beings. Limited to 6 attendees. $40, Registration is req. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.Anyone Can Meditate w/Kris t i Marie Thompson−3-5pm. Join Heal Your Life® Instructor to learn and practice, simple methods of medita-tion and imagery that have powerful results. Learn about the psychological and physical benefits of meditation. $15. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

APRIL 13-14Art in the Park at Chapin Park w/Waccamaw Arts and Crafts Guild−10am-4pm. 41st Year. Over 60 artists from the East Coast with about 20 from our local area. Paintings, woodworking, photog-raphy, jewelry, fabric, glass, metal, pottery and stone. 1400 N. Kings Hwy. MB. Free admission. Child and pet friendly. Info: JoAnne Utterback 843 446-7471, ArtsyParksy.com.Plantacular Sale−9:30am-4pm. One of the most popular events, a one-stop shopping experience for high-quality plants grown in Brookgreen's green-houses. Horticulture staff and volunteers are on-hand to give expert advice. Brookgreen is south of Myrtle Beach, between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island on Hwy 17. 843-235-6000, Brookgreen.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 14Foundational Choices w/Guest Speaker Carol O’Dwyer−11am Unity Service with Life Coach and Author, who is committed to ‘exploring her edges’ where she thought she couldn't go, like a fear of flying to a love of travel, from terror about speak-ing in front of groups to working in training and organizational development and from a reticence to share her writing to the publication of her anthol-ogy Gifts from Our Grandmothers. 843-238-8516, Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.Numerology 101 w/Stefanie Campione−1-3pm. When your desire to change becomes a stronger desire than the bad circumstances you’re in, it's time to learn your numbers. Learn the 3 things that really matter that come from your birthdate. Life Path/Birth Day/Attitude. Stefanie will reveal your personal year number, your natural matches. Learn how to calculate these numbers, learn their meanings and why they are important. $25. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBal-anceCenter.org.Natural Building w/Tom O’Dwyer−1:30-3pm. Nature builder and mason from Ireland and Den-ver offers overview of Natural Building as a way to live healthier lives and support environmental health. Presentation will include a 12 min. film, explanation and insight from Tom’s many years of experience as a natural earth builder, followed by Q & A. Love Offering. 843-238-8516. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 19Feldenkrais & Interrupting Patterns of Stress w/Heidi McGovern PT, GCFP, BFLT−1-4:30pm. Explore through gentle, easy movement, using the science based Feldenkrais Method, subtle cues of stress. Learn to discover and interrupt habitual patterns of stress. Live a freer and empowered life. $35. Discount to $30 for class students and workshop repeaters. Bring a mat to be on the floor. Possum Trot Rec Center in NMB. Register at the Possum Trot Rec Center. 843-280-5584. Info: Heidi at 843-361-8436, [email protected], HeidiMcGovern.com.A Radiant You w/Amanda Powell Wooten−7:30pm. A Radiant You creates a Radiant Community" special Dr. Hauschka Skin Care spa event at Inlet Yoga! Free $11.95 gift for participants & special

discounts. Free, but space limited to 20. RSVP to reserve space and gift. Inlet Yoga, 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet info Amanda, 843-685-4758, InletYogaStudio.com.

APRIL 19-21Never Done Yoga Yoga Immersion Weekend Jodi Geoghan, RYT. for those absolutely new to yoga or those who have been doing it for a little while or those who did it years ago and who want to get started again, introducing the many com-ponents of establishing a regular yoga practice. Feel confident entering any yoga studio. $150 for 3 day event. Yoga in Common, 3080 Deville St, The Market Common, MB Info: 312-805-5635, MindfulDestinations.com, or Linda, 843-385-6176, YogaInCommon.com.

APRIL 19-28The ArtFields Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market . ArtFields is a ten-day epic Southern artfest taking place from, 2013 in Lake City, SC with $100,000 in cash prizes awarded for the art competition. It is designed to showcase benefits of sustainable agriculture and to highlight the talent of artisans. Info: ArtfieldsSC.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 20Shanti Yoga Turns Six!−8am-closing. Join Shanti Yoga for a free day of yoga to celebrate their anni-versary! All classes and workshops starting at 8am are free. All welcome. 38th Ave N, North Kings Hwy, MB. For updates and info: 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.Experience Deep Ecology w/Todd LeVasseur & Jason Hebal−10am-4pm. Participants explore human-nature interactions, focusing on the inter-section of cultural and institutional and personal values, ethics, and practices, and how these re-lationships shape and are shaped by the natural world. Includes meditation. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $50 fee includes vegetarian lunch. 843-382-3438 or SpringbankRetreat.org.Psychic Fair−10am-4pm. Mediums, Psychics, Medical Intuitives, Tarot Cards, Angel Cards, Numerology, Past Life Readings, Spirit Guide Readings, Aura Photography, Reflexology, Reiki & more. Door prizes. Free admission. Check out the expanded Metaphysical Bookstore. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.Bowka Fitness Master Class w/Jamie Drye−3:30pm OR 6pm. “Sweat the alphabet and dance the digits". Join B.E.S.T. certified trainer at Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510 Highway 17 N, Surfside. $10 in advance $15 at the door. Reserve at bokwamasterclass330.eventbrite.com. Info: Linda Calvanico 843-655-0839 & bowkafitness.com.Unity Booth at the Earth Day Music Fest−4-9pm. Wellness Council Earth Day Event, House of Blues Sat, live local band music and expo at Barefoot Landing House of Blues Sugar Shack deck with entertainment continuing to midnight. Wellness Council of SC. [email protected].

APRIL 20-21Art in the Park at Valor Park w/Waccamaw Arts and Crafts Guild−10am-4pm. 41st Year. Over 60 artists from the East Coast with about 20 from our

we do not inherit the earth from our

ancestors, we borrow it from our children.

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local area. Paintings, woodworking, photography, jewelry, fabric, glass, metal, pottery and stone. 1120 Farrow Parkway, Market Common, MB. Free admission. Child and pet friendly. Info: JoAnne Utterback 843 446-7471, ArtsyParksy.com.The Earth Day Music Fest & Expo. Expanded to two days and two locations. Whole family enter-tainment, fun and education. Sat: 4-9pm live local band music and expo at Barefoot Landing House of Blues Sugar Shack deck with entertainment continuing to midnight. Sun: 1-6:30pm, more music and expo vendors at the Boathouse, 201 Fantasy Harbour Blvd, MB with 4 live bands. Wellness Council of SC. Info: Kristi Falk, 843-995-3199, [email protected].

SUNDAY, APRIL 21Shifting from the Chotchky Paradigm to the Soul’s Paradigm w/Guest Speaker Rev. Barry Dennis−11am Unity Service w/author of The Chotchky Challenge. Dennis is a New Thought Minister, Musician, Philosopher and Comedian. All are welcome. Afternoon workshop follows: The Chotchky Challenge – The End of Overload , 1:30-4pm. Love Offering for workshop: $20-$25 sug-gested. 843-238-8516, Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.Breaking Free From Manifestation Blocks w/Anaswara Erica, Certified ThetaHealing® practi-tioner, owner of Prasad Healing−1-3pm. Find the many surprising and deeply hidden blocks stand-ing between you and your goals. Dig deep to clear them; learn about intention and Divine Timing, how to make everything in your life work for you. $30. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.The Power of You w/Galina Ross, Sacred Heart Healer/Teacher, IHAI−5-7pm. Explore, create and journey towards personal Ascension and healing. Recognize triggers, and move past them to find how to work with Ascension symptoms and how to prepare for the Big Shift. Balance energy field with a few powerful DNA Activations and Ascension energy attunements. $30. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 22Private Sessions w/Anaswara Erica, Cert Theta-Healing© Practitioner, Life Coach, owner of Prasad Healing−10am-4pm. Naturally born gifted dream interpreter, psychic intuitive, medium, empathic, energy healer, has witnessed/facilitated in many healings and has consulted/coached newly gifted beings through their own gifts. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. $107/hr or $62/30min. 910-622-4466.

APRIL 22-23Heartbeat of Earth, Drumbeat of My Soul w/Joanne Kearney. Workshop participants will ex-plore their true selves within the natural world, find-ing their unique rhythm with God and the Universe as they come to know and understand their created self. This retreat time will bring about a healing, spiritual awareness that can continue to grow through their walk on Earth. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. 10 a.m., Monday-4 p.m., Tuesday. $200 fee includes lodging and meals. 843-382-3438 or SpringbankRetreat.org.


THURSDAY, APRIL 25Public Reiki Share−7-9pm. Open to all. Gath-ering of Reiki practitioners for a combination social/healing session, to gaining confidence and make friends. New and experienced practitioners participate in giving and receiving Reiki in an at-mosphere of friendship and love to each other and attendees. Honors one another as healers. R.S.V.P. Love donations accepted. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 26Careteam's Dining with Friends' Fundraiser w/Unity Dinner & A Movie night−5:30pm. Film, My Greatest Teacher is a 4-film series based on the true life story of best-selling author Dr. Wayne W. Dyer,. A compelling drama that explores the transformational power of forgiveness. Net profits go to CareTeam's efforts to purchase a new HIV Mobile Testing Van. Vegetarian Dinner at 5:30, movie at 6:30. Donation: $10 or more. Prepay & register at office: Charlene, 843-238-8516. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.Balance Your Life and Clear Your Energy w/Galina Ross, Sacred Heart Healer/Teacher of the IHAI−6-8pm. Energy of the Sacred Heart Healing, sound healing and meditation will help you to bal-ance your chakras, release the pain, feel harmony and peace, feel better fast and live happier, abun-dant and productive lives. Receive Sacred Heart Healing blessing/energy & a recorded CD with balancing meditations. $35 ($30 if pre-registered) Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, Lifein-BalanceCenter.org.

APRIL 26-28Awakening the Spirit Within: Learning to Play the Flute w/Cerantha Corley. Find out how a Na-tive American-style flute can express your inner song. Let your soul speak to you through flute-play-ing and expressive painting. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $250 fee includes lodging and meals. 843-382-3438 or SpringbankRetreat.org.

APRIL 26-JULY 25Return to Our Roots Advanced Yoga Teacher Training w/Lucia Cordeiro Drever E-RYT500.

An in-depth study of yogic philosophy and yoga therapy. Takes you back to the roots of Yoga, your own personal roots, as you guide others to explore their own roots. Monthly meeting with your men-tor, who guides you personally and professionally. Certification Track: A 300 hour program for teach-ers with a 200 hour certification, looking to gain a 500 hour Yoga Alliance Teaching Certification, OR Immersion Track: A 300 hour program for those seeking to immerse themselves in yogic philoso-phy for personal knowledge. Payment plans avail. Lucia will be avail 4/1 to answer questions. Yoga in Common, 3080 DeVille St, Market Common, MB, 843-839-9636. YogaInCommon.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27Learn to Move Your Energy Fields w/Rev. Cathy Andrews−10am-Noon. See energy fields using dowsing rods and watch your own energy field expand and contract by changing your own thoughts. Learn how to improve the quality of the foods you eat by your focused thoughts. See how different vibrational forms affect the energy fields of all matter. Receive your own dowsing rods. $25. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. Info: 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.Your Life is in your Chakras w/Anahata Musick−1-3pm. A Kundalini-inspired yoga work-shop by one of Columbia’s best teachers. $30 and bring a friend for free. Yoga in Common, 3080 Deville St, The Market Common, MB Info: Linda, 843-385-6176, YogaInCommon.com.Amazing Affirmations – Change Your Thoughts and Change Your Life w/Kristi Thompson−3-5pm. Certified Heal Your Life® Instructor will teach you how to create and use affirmations and teach you how to easily incorporate them into your daily life. Simple, free and easy to use tool will help you feel better and draw more joy and happiness into your life. All supplies provided. $15. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.Boomer Yoga with Maribeth MacKenzie−3:30-5:30pm. A dynamic approach to a yoga practice, for athletic people, golfers, gardeners, those in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, who are active, vital, and adventuresome. Props and variations of postures combined with simple breathing and meditation techniques to help combat the negative effects of aging, and stress. Maintaining peace of mind and equipoise in your daily life can help you to be more

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Healing Remedies: Self Care, April 5-7Pottery & Native Spirituality, April 8-19Spirit Quest, April 12-14Experience Deep Ecology, April 20Heartbeat of Earth, Drumbeat of My Soul, April 22-23Awakening the Spirit Within, April 26-28

joyful, compassionate, and content. for all levels and all ages. Boomer Yoga books by Beryl Bender Birch available. Members: $20 Non-members $25 Pre-registration and payment req. Inlet Yoga, 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.Love Healing w/Galina Ross, Sacred Heart Healer/Teacher, IHAI−5:30-7:30pm. share and celebrate, support and uplift. 2 hours of meditation, energy and sound healing, Angel healing, energy attune-ments. Love donation. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. Info: 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 28Are You an Earth Angel? w/Rev. Cathy Andrews−1:30-3pm. Do you have a passion and talent for healing, teaching, or helping others? Are you sensitive and abhor violence? You may be an Earth Angel. Find comfort, answers and guidance by determining your spiritual origins in this fun & entertaining workshop. $25, Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.Intro to Toning w/Rev. Cathy Andrews−4-6pm. Toning is an intonation, pitch, modulation, etc. of the voice that expresses meaning or feeling of the speaker. Learn the history of toning & chanting, ap-propriate sounds for particular manifestations. Find your own signature tone. Will listen/participate in The Ghandarva Experience with Tom Kenyon (founder of Acoustic Brain Research, author, scientist, sound healer). $35 ($30 Member). Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBal-anceCenter.org.Kirtan & Music w/Anahata−6:30–8:30pm. Join together in sacred sound and music for health, healing and joy! Experience the power of group resonance with sounds and music that gift all with a more meditative mind, better breathing and an open heart! A good singing voice is not required. It’s the intention and focus of all of us together that counts! $10/$15 at the door at the Yoga Room, 196 Stonebridge Dr, Myrtle Beach, 843-450-9402.

lookingforwardWEDNESDAY, MAY 1Unity Healing & Prayer Service w/Olivia Rose−6:30-7:30pm. Meditation, prayer, hands-on-healing. Love offering. Unity Peace Chapel, Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516,UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

MAY 18-19Women’s Healing Weekend w/Rev Walks-with-Horses & Dot Goodwin. Spiritual weekend with fire circles, pipe circles, drum circles, medicine wheel, life paths, vision quests, horse healings, Reiki heal-ers, and energy healers. Event for women and for men that have women’s spirit. Safe sweatlodges. Limited to 100 attendees, must reserve spot. Single day or weekend. Camping spots and wigwams avail. Small fee for food and healers. At Land of 2 Sands Retreat, 1997 Fox Hill Rd, Lugoff. Info and details: Rev Walks-with-Horses, 803-233-4388. Facebook: LandOf2Sands.


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All levels Ashtanga Vinyasa w/Todd Geiser−9-10:45am. Breath work and a powered up flow of postures linking mind and body together for a mindful moving meditation. All levels with knowl-edge of sun salutations, be prepared to sweat and detoxify. $15 or class passes accepted. 417 79th Ave N, Ste E, (upstairs), MB. [email protected]; 843-333-2656; secretlotusyoga.comUnity Church Sunday Morning Circle w/Susan Boles, LUT & Lesta Sue Hardee, Teacher of Metaphysics−9:30-10:30am. Love Offering. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.Bookstore for the Miracle Minded–10am-1pm. Books on healing, spirituality, personal growth, wellness; metaphysics as well as beautiful, unique gift items. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8616, Unity-MyrtleBeach.org.Unity Church Celebration Service w/Rev Margaret Hiller & guest speakers−11am. Prayer, meditation, song, messages & family. Music with the Unity Band. Youth programs every Sunday. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.Oneness Blessing w/Unity Blessing Givers–12:20pm. Held in Peace Chapel after the regular service. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.Zumba Fitness® classes at Brickhouse Cardio Club–3-4pm. Ditch the workout for Latin-based, dance-fitness program. Party yourself into shape. No prior dance or fitness experience req. $5. Brick-house Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com.

Boomer Yoga w/Kim Holland Stull & Maribeth MacKenzie−9-10:15am. A yoga practice, created for golfers to gardeners in their 40s, 50s, and 60s who are active, vital, and adventuresome. Props and variations of postures, simple breathing and meditation to combat aging, and stress. All levels. 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.Free Health Analysis w/Conway Laser-Like Lipo–9:30am-Noon. Free printed results of your health status: tests and analysis of your body fat ratio, Body Mass Index, hydration level, metabolic age, caloric intake and more. By appt: 843-347-7546, 235 Singleton Ridge Rd, Ste A, Conway, ConwayLaserLikeLipo.com.Zumba Fitness® at Brickhouse Cardio Club–9:30-10:30am. Ditch the workout for Latin-based, dance-fitness program. Party yourself into shape. No prior dance or fitness experience req. $5. Brick-house Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com.

Gentle Yoga w/Kim & Amanda–10:30-11:45am. Perfect for those who want to go at a slower pace or those recovering from injury. Modifications and props will be used to help make the practice avail-able to all levels and ages. 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.A Course in Miracles w/Elaine Miller–1–2:30pm. (1st and 3rd Mon). Total health is a balance of body, mind and spirit. A Course in Miracles (ACIM) is a personal trainer in how to be mentally and spiritu-ally fit by exercising the part of us which already knows how to live as peace, love and joy – a natural awakening. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C High-way 17, Surfside Beach (next to Surfside Bowl). [email protected] Fitness® at Brickhouse Cardio Club–6-7pm. Ditch the workout for Latin-based, dance-fitness program. Party yourself into shape. No prior dance or fitness experience req. $5. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Cal-vanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com.Beginners Class w/Dawn−6:30–7:30pm. Drop in for in-depth explanation for the beginning Yoga practitioner. No registration required. 38th Ave N, North Kings Hwy, MB. 843-467-5444, Shanti-MyrtleBeach.com.Kripalu Yoga w/Penny–7-8:15pm. Gentle stretch-ing & Restorative yoga, with breathing techniques, warm-ups, postures, meditation & relaxation. Kripalu teacher. Suggested $10 love offering. Unity Christ Church, Surfside. 843-902-1416, [email protected] Study Group−7:30pm. Myrtle Beach Karma Kagyu Tibetan Buddhist study group of-fers a 7 wk course, “Intro to Buddhism”. Group meditation & meditation instruction. Free, dona-tions accepted, not req. Forestbrook Area, MB. Info: 843-655-8056, [email protected], KagyuStudySC.info.

Weight Loss Challenge w/Inlet Nutrition. AM and PM classes avail. Weekly prizes, coaching support, nutritional topics, free metabolism test and more. $35 fee to join. Cash prizes awarded at the end of the challenge. Rules in place for accountability. 2 locations: Murrells Inlet & Georgetown. You can join any week. Linda: 843-424-9586.Zumba Fitness® at Brickhouse Cardio Club–9:30-10:30am. Ditch the workout for Latin-based, dance-fitness program. Party yourself into shape. No prior dance or fitness experience req. $5. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Cal-vanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com.Awareness Through Movement, Feldenkrais® Method w/Heidi McGovern PT GCFP−10-11am. To feel better, move easier, look younger & release stress. Scientifically based non-habitual movements capitalize on the brain’s capacity to change. $10 per class or pay by month for $10 discount. Bring a mat. Possum Trot Rec Center in NMB. 843-361-8436, [email protected], HeidiMcGovern.com.

The Big Leap w/Rev. Margaret Hiller–3-5pm. (starts 4/2) A class to dismantle fear and live in your zone of genius. Based on book by N.Y. Times best-selling author, Gay Hendricks. Teaching, Dialog and Supportive Group Environment. Love Offering. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.Meditation Practice w/Dawn−5:15-5:45pm. Drop in and drop out. Group meditation with instruction. Free. All welcome. 38th Ave N, North Kings Hwy, MB. 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.Joseph Campbell Series: Myths, Symbols and Human Consciousness−5:30-6:30pm. Coffee, dessert & dialog follow 1 hr. DVD. Love Offer-ing. Info: Charlene, 843-421-0035. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.Meditation Circle w/Galina Ross, Sacred Heart Healer/Teacher, IHAI−6-8pm. To share love & sup-port each other & to feel that we are together in the ascension. Galina is an Energy Attunement, Reiki, and certified Hypnotherapist, inviting you to share this sacred space. Bring blanket & pillow. Love donation appreciated. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.Zumba Fitness® at Brickhouse Cardio Club–6-7pm. Ditch the workout for Latin-based, dance-fitness program. Party yourself into shape. No prior dance or fitness experience req. $5. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Cal-vanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com.All levels Ashtanga Vinyasa w/Lyndsay Bahn Trimble–6:30-8pm. Breath work and a powered up flow of Primary and/or Intermeditate Series pos-tures linking mind and body together for a mindful moving meditation. All levels, be prepared to sweat and detoxify. $15 or class passes accepted. 417 79th Ave N, Ste E (upstairs), MB 843-333-2656; secretlotusyoga.com. Wholistic Childbirth Class w/Pat Burrell, RN, CHT, CLC, CD (DONA)−6:30-8:30pm. Have the birth you deserve. Comprehensive, informative, empowering, supportive & welcoming. Call to reserve. $350 for 10 2hr sessions. Payment plans available. Info: Pat, 843-213-1393, BeachBabys.org.Essential Oil Class w/Beth Good−6:15pm. Learn how to use doTERRA Essential Oils in your ev-eryday life. Ward off colds and flu, bring yourself up when you are feeling blue, heal a cut in half the time, help hot flashes and bad breath, too. See us at Modern Cleansing Wellness so we may educate you! Free & free gift. 843-828-4665.

wednesdayFree Metabolism Test w/Linda Sacchetti. Find out your body fat %, pounds of body fat, lean body weight & what your targets should be, by individual appt in MB. Info: Linda, 843-424-9586.


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Gentle Morning Yoga w/Penny–9-10:15am. For all levels & all bodies. Variations on postures for those with medical problems. Suggested love offer-ing $5. Call Penny, certified Kripalu Yoga teacher, 843-902-1416, [email protected]. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

All levels Ashtanga Vinyasa w/Todd Geiser–9-10:30am. A shortened version of the Ashtanga Primary Series linking mind, body and breath together for a mindful moving meditation. All lev-els; be prepared to sweat and detoxify. $15 or class passes accepted. 417 79th Ave N, Ste E (upstairs) MB 843-333-2656; secretlotusyoga.com. Boomer Yoga w/Kim Holland Stull & Maribeth MacKenzie−9-10:15am. A yoga practice, created for golfers to gardeners in their 40s, 50s, and 60s who are active, vital, and adventuresome. Props and variations of postures, simple breathing and meditation to combat aging, and stress. All levels. 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

Golf Fitness through Yoga w/Pat Dunning, Ph.D, E-RYT500. A total golf conditioning program and body-mind approach to golf fitness. Will enhance power and distance through increased flexibility, strength, speed, endurance, balance, core conditioning and mental focus. Free, offered at The Lakes Rec Center or your golf clubhouse. For group or individual appt time & location best for you, call Pat, 843-282-7939, email [email protected] Hill Farmers Market in Florence−9am-2pm. Local farm products, grass-fed beef, lamb, poultry, eggs, dairy & seasonal organic vegetables. At parking lot, 2519 W Palmetto St, Florence. Charlie 843-992-9447, OvisHillFarm.com.Zumba Fitness® at Brickhouse Cardio Club–9:30-10:30am. Ditch the workout for Latin-based, dance-fitness program. Party yourself into shape. No prior dance or fitness experience req. $5. Brick-house Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com.

Free Spa Beauty Facial w/Linda Sacchetti. Learn the 7 signs of aging and discover the solutions Defy aging for younger-looking skin with antioxidants, aloe vera & glucosamine. By individual appt in MB. Info: Linda, 843-424-9586.Free Health Analysis w/Conway Laser-Like Lipo–9:30am-Noon. Free printed results of your health status: tests and analysis of your body fat ratio, Body Mass Index, hydration level, metabolic age, caloric intake and more. By appt: 843-347-7546, 235 Singleton Ridge Rd, Ste A, Conway, ConwayLaserLikeLipo.com.Zumba Fitness® at Brickhouse Cardio Club–9:30-10:30am. Ditch the workout for Latin-based, dance-fitness program. Party yourself into shape. No prior dance or fitness experience req. $5. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Cal-vanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com.Gentle Yoga w/Kim & Amanda–10:30-11:45am. Perfect for those who want to go at a slower pace or those recovering from injury. Modifications and props will be used to help make the practice avail-able to all levels and ages. 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.Bookstore for the Miracle Minded–11am-4pm. Books on healing, spirituality, personal growth, wellness; metaphysics as well as beautiful, unique gift items. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8616, Unity-MyrtleBeach.org.Brown Bag Lunch & Book Group w/Rev. Marga-ret Hiller & Friends–12:30-1:30pm, based on book A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle. Love Offering. Uni-ty Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.Contemplative Mid-Week Unity Service–5:30-6:30pm. Through 3/30. Meditative Music, Silence, Brief Message, Meditation. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8616, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Zumba Fitness® at Brickhouse Cardio Club–6-7pm. Ditch the workout for Latin-based, dance-fitness program. Party yourself into shape. No prior dance or fitness experience req. $5. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Cal-vanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com.Oneness Blessing−6:30–8pm. (not 1st Wed of the mo), Unity Peace Chapel, Love Offering Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516 UnityMyrtleBeach.org.Law of Attraction, Spirituality & All Things Metaphysical Meetup−7-9pm. DVDs, Presenta-tions and discussions. Admission: $1. Life in Bal-ance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

Zumba Fitness® at Brickhouse Cardio Club–9:30-10:30am. Ditch the workout for Latin-based, dance-fitness program. Party yourself into shape. No prior dance or fitness experience req. $5. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Cal-vanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com.Bones for Life™ w/Heidi McGovern PT, BFLT−10-11am. Support your bones with easy to learn exercises developed by Ruthy Alon. Learn what your bones respond to & have fun doing it. $10 per class or pay by the month for $10 discount. Possum Trot Rec Center. Bring a mat. 843-361-8436, [email protected], HeidiMcGovern.com.Light of Day Metaphysical Meetup w/Rev Jeanne Porter Ashley & others−10am-Noon. Informal group: friendly, loosely structured environment, open to appreciate the many pathways to enlighten-ment, fulfillment and a vibrant life. Various Meta-physical and Spiritual topics explored. Admission $1. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, Lifein-BalanceCenter.org.Ovis Hill Farmers Market in Florence−4-7pm. Local farm products, grass-fed beef, lamb, poul-try, eggs, dairy & seasonal organic vegetables. At parking lot, 2519 W Palmetto St, Florence. Info: Charlie, 843-992-9447, OvisHillFarm.com. Power Iyengar Classes w/Karyl Tych–6-7:15 pm. Cert Iyengar Instructor with new training w/Dean & Rebecca Lerner. Will lead a series of challeng-ing power classes inspired from recent training. Prior yoga experience needed to attend. $15 drop in fee or passes accepted. Yoga in Common, 3080 Deville St, The Market Common, MB Info: Linda, 843-385-6176, YogaInCommon.com.Zumba Fitness® at Brickhouse Cardio Club–6-7pm. Ditch the workout for Latin-based, dance-fitness program. Party yourself into shape. No prior dance or fitness experience req. $5. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Cal-vanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com.A Course in Miracles w/Marc Breines–6:30-8pm. Brienes helped with the first printing of ACIM and the first groups worldwide for ACIM. Love Offer-ing information call 704 309-2415. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Free Health Analysis w/Conway Laser-Like Lipo–9:30am-Noon. Free printed results of your health status: tests and analysis of your body fat ratio, Body Mass Index, hydration level, metabolic age, caloric intake and more. By appt: 843-347-7546, 235 Singleton Ridge Rd, Ste A, Conway, ConwayLaserLikeLipo.com.Zumba Fitness® at Brickhouse Cardio Club–9:30-10:30am. Ditch the workout for Latin-based, dance-fitness program. Party yourself into shape. No prior dance or fitness experience req. $5. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Cal-vanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com.Drop-In Reiki Sessions w/Patsy Wixson Reiki Master−2-6pm. Drop in for a 20 minute Reiki session. Love donations gratefully accepted! Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBal-anceCenter.org.Friends and Family Class W/Amanda Powell Wooten−6-7pm. Yoga level 1 class with your friend, partner or spouse to try yoga. All levels, class not too challenging-just feel good and let go for the weekend. 1st person pays $10, each friend pays $5. Best happy hour on the beach. 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

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BEACH BABY’S DOULA SERVICES INCPat Burrell, RN, CD, (DONA), WCBE, CLC, CHT843-213-1393BeachBabys.org

Beach Baby’s provides services to assist families throughout pregnancy, as well as assistance with caring for baby after birth. It provides doula services and baby nurses in Horry, Georgetown and Marion

counties. Its services also include rebirthing, wholistic childbirth education and massage. See ad, page 8.

PSYCHOTHERAPY

KENNETH LUX, PHDAlternative Health Clinic4810 N Kings Hwy, MB843-712-2330

I work with individuals and couples. My approach focuses on trauma resolution. And by trauma I do not mean only major blows and abuses, but also lesser personal shocks, such as humiliations and

embarrassments, especially if these have occurred in one’s earlier years. From a spiritual perspective I also try to bring the idea of karma into the picture, and call this karma sensitive psychotherapy. I use a natural conversational approach that is not based on what is referred to as the medical model with its categories of diseases or illnesses, and I have little or no need for psych drugs. Call me for a free phone consultation.

what true health care is. The main focus of her message: There are no secrets or shortcuts to achieving health, but rather using good sense and knowledge to make the right choices in life. See ad, page 17.

ENERGY HEALING &AURA READING

RENÉE LEWIS, CCMT, RMT, RT(R)(M)(MR)ARRTAura Photographer/ReaderUsuiReikiMaster/TeacherChios® Master/TeacherCrystal Healer4810 N Kings Hwy, MB843-241-0609InnerLightOuterLove.com

Renée Lewis brings new modalities to the Grand Strand area with the introduction of Chiosenergyfieldhealingandaura photography readings. Renée is also a Reiki master and member of the International

Center for Reiki Training. She specializes in crystals with her energy work and utilizes her medical background in her teaching by incorporating physics and biology for easier comprehension. She teaches certification classes for Reiki and Chios, and is available for workshops and private sessions or readings.

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MAXIMIZED MINDMike Oglesbee, CAH, MPNLP843-957-6926MaximizedMind.com

Mike Oglesbee has developed the most powerful and effective system to boost you to success. Mike utilizes hypnosis, NLP, life coaching, and other traditional psychology methods to provide immediate, positive change within the 90% of the mind

known as the subconscious where the root of problems actually exist. Success begins within. Call Mike for a free consultation, or visit MaximizedMind.com for more information.

ACUPUNCTURE

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CLINICSuzanne Swearengen, DOM, AP4810 N Kings Hwy, MB 843-692-9243AlternativeHealthClinicMB.com

Suzanne Swearengen, AP, Dipl.OM (NCCAOM), is a licensed acupuncture physician and is board certified in both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. In her work, she strives to provide

compassionate care for individuals seeking wholistic solutions for ailments, illnesses and maintenance of good health. Additional modalities include, but are not limited to, craniosacral therapy, homeopathic medicine and cold laser. Over the course of 15 years, she has developed her professional skills through credited courses and seminars in order to best serve her patients. See ad, page 17.

BONE HEALTH

HEIDI McGOVERN, PTGuild Certified Feldenkrais® PractitionerBones for Life® Teacher/[email protected]

One can always improve posture and mobility. Bones for Life® and Awareness Through Movement® classes, wo rk shops and p r iva t e Funct ional In tegra t ion® sessions are offered on the

Strand and Florence. CE units available for “Bones” workshops. Heidi brings to her practice 30 years experience and a strong focus on the human drive to live a life of harmony with one’s self and others. See ad, page 9.

CHIROPRACTIC

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CLINICLinda Audino, DC4810 N Kings Hwy, MB 843-692-9243AlternativeHealthClinicMB.com

A g r a d u a t e o f Pa l m e r Chi ropract ic Col lege in 1994, Dr. Linda Audino has practiced in New York, New Jersey, Arizona, and, in South Carolina, since 2003. She has treated newborns to geriatrics

and everyone in between. It is Audino’s desire as a chiropractor to educate the public about

Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email [email protected] to request a media kit, or visit our website at GrandStrandHealthyLiving.com.

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SECRET LOTUS YOGA &HEALING ARTS 417 79th Avenue N, Ste E (upstairs)Myrtle Beach843-333-2656SecretLotusYoga.com

Secret Lotus offers Ashtanga-based yoga classes ranging from beginner to advanced, challenging the breath, mind and body to connect in a powerful union. Brand new or experienced practitioners

welcome! In addition to Ashtanga classes, we offerAshtanga-influencedprenatal,gentleandMommy & Me yoga. Also offering massage and Reiki.Mentionthisad,andyourfirstclassisfree.

SHANTI YOGA3901 N Kings Hwy, Ste 20-A843-467-5444ShantiMyrtleBeach.com

Shanti Yoga offers Ashtanga (led and mysore), Vinyasa and Hot yoga classes. Free community class every Sunday; alldonationsbenefith.e.a.r.t.of Myrtle Beach. Each class explores breath, movement

and perception. Emphasis on both theory and practice provides students with the necessary foundation to expand in a personal and profound way.

YOGA IN COMMON3080 DeVille St (same as cinema)The Market Common, MB843-839-9636, 843-385-6176YogaInCommon.com

YOGA in COMMON offers classes during a wide variety of hours, seven days per week. We welcome all students—newor those returningto yoga. Our schedule is also great for those who want to practice daily. Visit our website or follow

us on Facebook to keep up with our wellness gatherings and special events.

YOGA THERAPY

PATRICIA A. DUNNING, PhD, E-RYT500Namaste Yoga StudioMyrtle [email protected]

F r e e p h o n e t h e r a p y consultation. Heal your body, mind and spirit. My yoga therapy and Ayurveda wellness program (a combination of yoga, body-mind psychology and Ayurvedic practices)

will help you to heal yourself. Using yourbasic Ayurvedic constitution–your physical, psychological, spiritual, diet and lifestyle–I develop a yoga therapy program that is unique to you. I look forward to helping guide you on your unique journey toward health and wholeness!

WELLNESS COACH

LINDA SACCHETTIPersonal Wellness CoachMurrells Inlet 843-424-9586 or 843-651-9350

As a personal wellness coach, Linda Sacchetti has served the Grand Strand for seven years. My mission is teaching nutrition to promote health and well-being. I provide many services: weight-loss

challenge facilitating, wellness evaluations, free metabolism tests, healthy breakfast in-services for businesses, and free personal 1-1 coaching for weight loss or weight gain. Join my team! Training provided. See ad, page 4.

YOGA

INLET YOGA STUDIO637 D Bellamy RdMurrells Inlet843-655-6272InletYogaStudio.com

Inlet Yoga is dedicated to serving yoga students at every level of their personal practice, offering classes seven days a week from beginner to advanced. Classes include

Ashtanga, Hatha, Gentle, Boomer, Hot, Prenatal and Restorative. Our $5 community class on Saturdays, from 11am-12pm, is followed by a freemeditationclass12-12:30pmthatbenefitsthe Coastal Carolina Animal Rescue of Murrells Inlet. Elements Day Space is now at Inlet Yoga offering massage and Dr. Hauschka skin care treatments.CallAmada at 843-839-2762 toschedule an appointment. Come breathe, empower and transform yourself at Inlet Yoga.

LIVE OAK YOGA STUDIOKaryl Tych, Certified Iyengar Teacher9904A N Kings HwyMyrtle Beach843-340-YOGA (9642)LiveOakYogaStudio.com

Come to Live Oak Yoga Studio to study Iyengar yoga known for its emphasis on clear methodical instruction, correct alignment, and the use of props. You’ll receive individual attention in each class. The

studio is fully equipped including a rope wall. KarylTych,acertifiedIyengaryogateacher,hasstudied with B.K.S. Iyengar in India.

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START AN EXCITING CAREER IN WELLNESS. Imagine yourself at your absolute best. In search of entrepreneurial, motivated individuals. See what our “Mission of Nutrition” is all about. Become a Personal Wellness Coach and earn what YOU are worth (PT or FT). Training provided. Schedule your 30-minute orientation soon: Serious inquiries only. Linda: 843-424-9586.

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