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12 RETHINKING HEART HEALTH Pioneering Doctors and Patients Reinvent Cardio Care by Linda Sechrist

16 LOVE MAGNET Katherine Woodward Thomas on Drawing True Love Our Way by Debra Melani

18 SIMPLE STRESS BUSTERS Natural Ways to Slide into a State of Calmness by Kathleen Barnes

20 CHOCOLATE AS HEALTH FOOD Boosting Diets and Heart Health by Judith Fertig

22 CYCLES OF SPIN Returning to its Heart-Healthy Origins by Janet Osen

24 QUIET KIDS IN A NOISY WORLD Bringing Out the Best in Introverts by Meredith Montgomery

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Ho’oponopono is an ancient Hawaiian huna, a secret to facilitating forgiveness within; or simply, the art of forgiveness.

Four healing phrases are employed in a harmonic mantra to help “make things right” or “correct the errors”. It works to cleanse hurt feelings and relieve suffering from being in an unforgiving or unforgiven state. According to the Babylon online dictionary, Ho’oponopono is used to release problems and blocks that cause imbalance, unease and stress in the self; bring peace and balance through physical, mental and spiritual cleansing that involves repentance and transmutation; and create bal-

ance, freedom, love, peace and wisdom within individuals, social entities, the world and the universe.

Ho’oponopono Forgiveness Mantra: I am sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you.

These four forgiveness phrases, both individually and collectively, help heal us and our relationships with others, especially loved ones. Each one melts hearts and heals souls. Going deeper, we can voice this mantra in communing with the divine and see the effect both within and without.

I am sorry for participating in this erroneous memory data.

Please forgive me for not seeing the perfection in this moment, and playing back a universal memory I have received within me that is riddled with wrongs and errors.

Thank you for cleansing me, others, the world and the universe.

I love you. Loving the sweet divine is the greatest power or energy there is in all space. I am now loving everyone involved and affected. I know that my perceptions of them are within me, where this error first occurred and where it can be eradicated.

Like planting a seed in soil that grows into nothing of our making, the divine does the work as we allow it to work through us. As we come to consistently use the Ho’oponopono mantra, we may elect to select a special word as a substitute for the whole mantra to use as a touchstone, so that when we say or think this word, we are immediately clear and clean of all the pain associated with any erroneous memory data presented. Our heart is healed and family or friends will return to relationships with a lighter heart. We do not need to understand how it works, only that it does.

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Puppy Love Dog FestThe first ever Puppy Love Dog Fest will be held

at Independence High School in Thompsons Station on Sunday, February 9, from 2:00-5:00pm. Mars Petcare is the presenting sponsor for this event, and all funds raised will go to the Inde-pendence High School PTSO for the purchase of computers and other technology for the school. The entry fee is $10, and every contestant will receive a prize just for participating. Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded to winning dogs in eight categories, including Best Smile, Most Talented and Most Laid Back. In addition to the contests for dogs, the Puppy Love Dog Fest will feature an art contest for students in grades 1-12, a photography contest for students in grades 6-12, and an essay contest for students in grades 6-8. Cash awards will be given for first, second and third place according to grade level groupings, and all work will be displayed at the festival where prizes will be awarded.The Puppy Love Dog Fest will include a vendor fair, door prizes and conces-sions. Pet adoption services will be on hand to help families find the perfect pet. Join us for a fun filled day!

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Online Radio Emphasizes Role of Natural Health CareA special Rethinking Health Matters online radio

show, hosted by Natural Awakenings National Ed-itor Linda Sechrist from 3 to 4:30 p.m. EST, February 7, will highlight the importance of independent media in informing the public about natural health care op-tions. Guests will include several Natural Awakenings publishers and Scott Tips, president of Natural Health Federation, an international educational nonprofit that protects access to healthy food and supplements and alternative therapies without government restrictions. Additional guests are Joanne Quinn, Ph.D.,

executive director of the Foundation for Alternative and Integrative Medicine, which collects clinical data to advance nontoxic, cost-effective therapies, plus international research consultant Ferdinando Pisani Massamormile. Also participating are Dr. James Forleo, author of Health is Simple, Disease is Complicated; Dr. Constance Casebolt, owner of South Carolina’s Greenville Functional Medicine; and Sayer Ji, founder of GreenMedInfo.com, the world’s foremost open-access, natural medicine database.

To listen, visit Rethinking Health Matters at BlogTalkRadio.com/greenmedradio

Finding Freedom in ForgivenessRev. Donna

Michael, an internationally known certified Radical Forgiveness coach, ordained minister, practitioner, speaker and retreat leader will be facilitating this two-hour forgiveness workshop. By participating in this workshop, you will truly realize the potential to change your life forever as you experience a new understanding of how and why pain and hurt may have touched your life. It also includes a beautiful, but gentle, anonymous ceremony based on an ancient healing tradition. Uncover and discover the blessings, peace and freedom of true forgiveness. Please bring notebook/pencil.

This workshop is scheduled for Sunday, February 23 at 2pm. The $25 fee will be shared with the Church. Seating is limited so please RSVP to 615-356-0174. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville.

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Free Workshop on Voice PrintingYour voice expresses many

emotions, sometimes without your knowledge; confidence, fear, joy, sadness and many others. Learn how your voice and what you feel create your personal vibrations and affect your well-being. This seminar will give you some grounding in vibrational medicine and therapy includ-ing some history and studies to validate the frequency process. A voice analysis will be done live so that participants can experi-ence and visualize the voice print. Vibrational toning techniques will be shared so that you can experi-ence the work first hand. You will discuss the value of the voice print and how to use it to determine illness and dis-ease in the physi-cal, emotional and mental body, often long before it shows up in the physical. There will be experiential work for all who come. Presented by Shira Hunt, RN. Her personal journey with Vibrational Medicine saved a shattered leg when the doctors wanted to amputate.

This FREE workshop is scheduled for Saturday, February 1 from 2-3pm. RSVP not required but appreciated as seating is limited. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677.

Homeopathic Weight Loss SeminarDo you want to lose weight (with no rebound), feel better or

just have more energy? Have you gone the route of losing weight, only to put it back on plus more? Join Kyle & Sadie Brooks as they share with you their personal journey on this life-changing system. Learn about this safe, homeopathic weight loss program. Participants in a clinical trial released an average of ½ pound per day for women and ¾ pound per day for men (results may vary; no gym membership required). This safe, hormone-free combination of ho-meopathic remedies helps to curb appetite, flush fat, minimize cravings, supports brain health, aids in digestion and gives a natural metabolism boost while lower-ing stress levels. Don’t need to lose weight but would like to feel better and have more energy? You’ll want to attend and see what our system can do for you.

This free seminar will be held Saturday, February 15 from 3:30-4:30pm. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave. RSVP not required but appreciated. 615-463-7677.

Why Laugh?Come meet Alexandra, author of Seven Steps to

Activating Your Supernatural Funny Bone and learn about the benefits of laughing. Find your funny bone and give it a good tickle. Why Laugh? Because it takes you out of the

place you were and plugs you back into the place you belong. Happiness is not about new cars and bigger houses, it’s about contentment. Peace and satisfaction evolve out of contentment and laughter is its legitimate child. When balanced and in the flow, you have a finger on the pulse of the Universe, which produces a magical ambiance in your world. Hot doughnuts will be available every two hours. At the end of this FREE workshop your new motto will be; know when to hold, know when to fold, and when to walk away laughing.

Join Alexandra on Saturday, March 1 from 11am-12pm. RSVP not required but appreciated. 615-463-7677. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville.

Chakra Balancing SeminarVedic Master Chakras are junction points between consciousness and the

physical body. When these energy centers are congested or out of harmony our vital life force is unable to freely circulate resulting in distress, disease, and lack of mind/body integrity. The subtle, yet powerful treatment you will be learn-ing and receiving helps enliven, balance, and remove blockages from your seven primary chakras. Janet combines over 25 years of critical care nursing with the principles of Ayurveda to offer guidance, education and solutions to achieve health and well-being. Lecture followed by full treatment. Bring a mat, pillow or blanket for your comfort during the treatment portion. RSVP required to 615-463-7677 as seating is limited. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville.

Janet Andrews, RN, will facilitate this workshop scheduled for Saturday, February 15 from 1-2:30pm. The cost is $40 per person.


Greening Your BackyardAt this free workshop, you will

learn how you can green your backyard on a budget. We will cover how to plant a rain garden, what types of native plants work best in a rain garden, how to plant native trees and install a rain barrel. Do you know why healthy creeks, streams and rivers are de-pendent on healthy forested stream banks? Healthy forested stream banks, also known as riparian buffers can help stabilize eroding stream banks, filter out sediments and chemicals before they reach the waterway, help recharge groundwater, preserve or improve wildlife and aquatic habitat, and add scenic and economic value to the land. At this workshop you will learn about riparian buffers and how to plant one in your own yard. The workshop will begin with a tour of the existing riparian buffer at the Edmonson Pike Library. This Mill Creek Watershed As-sociation workshop is hosted by the Cumberland River Compact and is sponsored by the Tennessee Depart-ment of Agriculture’s Riparian Buffer Program. After the workshop all Da-vidson County residents and business owners will be eligible to receive free native rain garden plants and native trees.

The workshop will be held on Tuesday, February 25 from 6-7:30pm at Casa Azafran, 2195 Nolensville Pike, Nashville. RSVP not required but appreciated.

Lawn & Garden ShowThe Nashville Lawn and Garden show is Ten-

nessee’s largest and most popular annual gardening event and is actually four unique shows

i n one. In addition to the Marketplace, visitors can enjoy the Gardens showcasing displays from some

o f Middle Tennessee’s top landscape and gardening companies; walk through the Floral Design Gal-lery where more than 20 of the region’s top floral designers display their designs; and enjoy free lectures offered on a variety of home and garden-ing topics.

Attendees can discover and purchase plants, home décor, gardening equipment, services, and more. The show will run from Thursday, February 27, through Sunday, March 2, at the Tennessee

State Fairgrounds. This year’s theme is “Wine & Roses” and will offer visitors the chance to sample wine from area vineyards as they tour the live gardens. The Nashville Lawn & Garden Show is produced by the Horticultural As-sociation of Tennessee (HAT), a not-for-profit educational corporation for the promotion of horticulture, gardening and plant science in Tennessee. HAT uses the proceeds from the Show to fund horticultural projects. Since 1997, it has awarded more than $100,000 in grant money to organizations across Tennessee.

Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Ave, Nashville. 615-876-7680.


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Happy Marriage, Healthier LivesA University of Missouri expert says that people in happy marriages are more

likely to rate their health better than their peers as they age. Evidently, en-gaging with one’s spouse builds a strong relationship that can improve spirits, promote feelings of well-being and lower stress. Analyzing data from 707 continuously married adults that participated in the Marital Instability Over the Life Course panel study, a 20-year nationwide research project begun in 1980, researchers found that married people have better mental and physical health and are less likely to develop chronic condi-tions than their unmarried, widowed or divorced peers. Thus, researchers recommended involving spouses and families in treatment for any illness. They further sug-gested that in cases of a strained marital relationship, improving marital harmony would also improve health.

FDA Moves to Ban Trans FatsHeart-clogging trans fatty acids

may soon be a thing of the past. The U.S. Food and Drug Administra-tion (FDA) has taken the first step to remove trans fats from its GRAS (generally recognized as safe) list, effectively banning their use in food products. Trans fats, also known as hydrogenated vegetable oils, can be found in many processed foods, including baked goods, microwave popcorn, peanut butter, frozen pizza, margarine and coffee cream-ers. Created by adding hydrogen to liquid oils to turn them into a solid form, trans fats have been used to improve the texture, shelf life or flavor of foods. For more than a decade, numerous scientific stud-ies have documented that trans fats raise dangerous LDL cholesterol and lower good HDL cholesterol. The FDA’s proposed ban would require the food industry to gradu-ally phase out all trans fats, likely over several months or years, not-ing their threat to health. Commis-sioner Margaret Hamburg said the move could prevent 20,000 heart attacks a year and 7,000 deaths. Many food manufacturers have already phased out trans fats since new nutrition labeling require-ments were introduced by the FDA in 2006; plus an increasing number of local laws have banned them.

A Different Breathalyzer Test for Heart FailureSimply blowing up a balloon may help doctors test heart

function, according to a new study from the Cleveland Clinic. Although such examinations usually require expensive

and sometimes invasive procedures, the new test can be done in a doctor’s office in 30 seconds, according to the research findings

published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The patient simply breathes into a Mylar balloon, similar to a party version, and the air is passed through a machine to produce an individual “breathprint”. Researchers determined that exhaled breath contains volatile organic compounds that can be easily analyzed to determine potential heart failure.

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Star TrekkingVoyager 1 Enters Interstellar Space

The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA) recently confirmed that after 36 years, the

Voyager 1 probe crossed the boundary of the helio-sphere, or the extent of our Sun’s influence, a year ago. It’s the first manmade object to venture into interstellar space. At a distance of about 12 billion miles from the Sun, the latest data indicates that Voyager 1 has been traveling through the plasma, or ionized gas, present in the space between stars. The journal Science notes that this corroborates the existence of a long-hypothesized boundary between the solar plasma and the interstellar plasma. Voyager 2, a companion craft launched at the same time, is also expected to break the barrier.

Source: EarthSky.org

Greenwashing WatchdogDr. Bronner Clears Out Imposters

The nonprofit manufacturer of Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps (DrBronner.com), known in the U.S. for

more than 50 years for its devotion to purity and information-crammed product labels, has taken to filing lawsuits against companies that don’t live up to

health claims or that employ deceptive greenwashing tactics. One primary focus is the cosmetics industry’s use of so-called “organic” ingredients. Company president David Bronner reports, “About 80 percent of these companies simply dropped their claims; the others reformulated.” He also lobbies for labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMO) in Washington State.

Source: Worldwatch.com

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Loving LocalSmall Retailers Gaining Force

While online mega-shopping malls have decimated many

types of small businesses around the country, the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies notes that independent bookstores are doing surprisingly well. For the last four years, their number and total sales have grown, despite the recent recession. In 2009, citizens patron-ized 1,651 independent bookstores in the United States; today their number exceeds 1,900. In addition, local coffee shops have grown faster than the larg-est chain’s storefronts. Bakers and specialty food purveyors, indepen-dent pharmacies and pet, fabric and stationery stores are growing, too. One reason for the good news is the “buy local” ethic promoted by groups such as the American Independent Business Alliance. Last year, sales at independent busi-nesses in cities benefitting from these campaigns grew 8.6 percent; those without them still increased 3.4 percent. Independents are winning customer loyalty in part by hosting and sponsoring events that enrich the community. The public is real-izing that buying local supports area families, keeps more dollars circulating locally and strengthens a healthy sense of community that benefits everyone.

Source: YesMagazine.org


BOOK REVIEW

While awareness of a vegan (meat and dairy free) diet has gone mainstream—thanks

in part to former president Clinton and numer-ous celebrities and athletes who have jumped on the vegan bandwagon—there is still a lack of understanding on how a vegan diet actually works and why it’s important. Becoming Vegan Express Edition offers readers both the information they need to confidently construct a nutritionally balanced plant-based diet, and a comprehensive overview on the tremendous impact adopting a vegan diet has on personal health and that of the planet. While individuals’ reasons for adopting a vegan diet vary—health concerns, a desire to have a small ecological footprint, or the plight of animals in food production—most people familiar with the standard American diet are venturing into new territory when attempting the switch. This seminal classic has been completely revised offering new evidence of the health benefits of a vegan diet, expanded information on phytonutrients, in-depth coverage of all the essential nutrients—calcium, protein, essential fatty acids, good carbs, and vitamin D and B12, and a thoroughly updated food guide. Fresh insight on the treatment of animals in food production brings to light the lack of connection between consumers’ compassion for animals and what is on their plates. Guidelines are presented on how to design a balanced vegan diet for infants, children, pregnant women and nursing mothers, and seniors, as well as on how to maintain a healthy weight. This streamlined “express” version is extensive yet easily understandable and offers lay readers a sound blueprint to follow. Becoming Vegan Express Edition presents overwhelming evidence that a plant-based diet is a big step in the direction of good health—for both humankind and the planet we call home.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY AQUARIUS

by Marvin L. Wilkerson

This year an underlying theme is the need to strive for perfection and the

ensuing stress could cause physical imbal-ance. When you have difficulty making decisions your normal path of detach-ing from a problem will no longer work until you’re accountable for your feelings. However, you will be able to trust rela-tionships to give you good objectivity. Generosity will pay dividends and you could be recognized for your charisma and leadership skills. There will be an intensity surrounding you with a quick to the point attitude. You have insight into what motivates people and you will enjoy their challenges. Quick to grasp new ideas you will be very adept at communicating and enjoying good discussions to solve problems, especially with a heightened inventiveness. A great year for artistic and creative endeavors as well. Be careful not to become too busy helping others with their projects forsaking your own need to study and make plans. This will be a transformative year for you so embrace change to make way for the new as resis-tance will only produce pain. A word of caution, change comes slowly sometimes for yourself and especially in human af-fairs. Before rejecting social norms change from within first. You will also experi-ence a bit of impatience especially with those you hold the closest. Be careful of extravagance as a lesson in moderation is due you this year. Your personal relation-ships may also have a certain intensity and drama with a heightened passion and an all-consuming love life. Be careful of expecting others to match your intensity. Sounds exciting, remember change begins at home. Have a great year!

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The use of props to help bolster the

body has been a fairly routine part of learning about what Yoga can do for every-body. Some bodies are in continuous pain and need help to bring the pain to a manageable place for healing to begin. Some bodies are injured and the assistance of a block or strap, or an extra blanket to bring support to the injured area is sometimes all that is needed for the body/mind to feel safe and release tension. Bringing a balance of length and strength to a muscle in order to create space in the joints can often be the action needed for healing to occur. Some bodies need the assistance of a chair in addition

to the above prop, due to a physical or mental handicap and/or a lack of balance or stiffness in the joints along with weakness and inflexibility. In this day and age of increased health awareness more people are beginning to use

Yoga as a course to acquire more fitness. They also find that becoming a regular student in a yoga class that is suited for their needs, such as Chair Yoga, is not only fun but brings about increased levels of health. When I lost my leg in a horrible car accident I had to make a decision, learn how to adapt my own yoga practice or look for something else to do with my life. Fortunately, I had this

wonderful tradition of yoga and began seeking out how I might adapt my practice to accommodate my new body and situation as an amputee. Previously, I had used a chair as a way to do some poses from a therapeutic level i.e. backbends, some inversions and twists. I then discovered how to use a chair in order to do standing poses and for support in seated and standing forward bends. This prior knowledge helped me to adapt my practice as well as begin to teach others. Teaching chair yoga shows that yoga is an accessible activity and can help people to become more mobile, more balanced, and have easier movement of their body parts. Yoga with a chair, like yoga in all of its manifestations, helps people breathe with comfort, bringing more energy to their beings, more focus to their minds, and a way to work with the stressors of life. Yoga brings ease, grace, stability, and compassion to anyone who is willing to become engaged in a steady, regular practice.

Linda Clark is an instructor with Half Moon Yoga, 101 International Dr, Suite 105, Franklin. For information on Chair Yoga or Half Moon Yoga call 615-496-2310 or visit: HalfMoonYoga.net. See ad page 23.

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RETHINKING HEART HEALTHPioneering Doctors and Patients

Reinvent Cardio Careby Linda Sechrist

occurrence, the reason why CHD is reversible is still the subject of debate. Ornish’s work has paved the way for a growing corps of pioneering integrative physicians successfully collaborating with patients to reduce the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States.

Plaque the CulpritThe cause of cardiovascular disease is arterial plaque, a fine layer of fatty material that forms within the arteries and blocks blood flow. It is largely the result of food and activity choices, plus the degree of inflammation in the arteries. Dr. Steven Masley’s three keys to improving heart health highlighted in his book, The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up, and an upcoming PBS special, concern lifestyle factors capable of shrinking plaque, improving circulation and strengthening the heartbeat. “Abnormal plaque growth is preventable 90 percent of the time,” states the president of Masley Optimal Health Center, in St. Petersburg, Florida. While conducting research on the heart health of nearly 1,000 patients over a period of 20 years, Masley suspected that the traditional assessment approach of measuring cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure didn’t effectively address the biochemistry within arteries. Testing intima-media thickness (IMT) using a simple 10-minute external ultrasound confirmed it. The test bounces high-frequency sound waves to measure the thickness of the carotid arteries’ innermost two layers on either side of the neck. “This valuable tool allows for an estimate of arterial age. A healthy, young cardiovascular system has

In 1977, Dr. Dean Ornish began to think beyond an allopathic medicine paradigm that defined the

reversal of cardiovascular disease, in-cluding coronary heart disease (CHD) and the hypertensive diseases such as heart failure and stroke, as physi-ologically implausible. Undaunted by the challenge of funding his research, he pushed forward. Results of his foundational 1986 to 1992 Lifestyle Heart Trial, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, proved that individuals with preex-isting coronary atherosclerosis that make intensive, integrated lifestyle changes can begin to experience improvements in their condition after as little as one year without using lipid-lowering drugs.

Based on his 30-plus years of clinical research, Ornish and his colleagues further showed that five years of following proper nutrition, fitness and stress management—which must include love and support—can reduce symptoms of CHD and other chronic conditions. He remarks in Love & Survival: 8 Pathways to Intimacy and Health that despite numerous studies showing a medical basis for its

Love and intimacy are at the root of what makes us sick and what makes us well, what causes sadness and what brings happiness, what makes us suffer

and what leads to healing.~ Dr. Dean Ornish, Love & Survival


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less plaque and an unhealthy, old one has more,” advises Masley. IMT, a useful tool for preventing future heart attacks and strokes, differs from standard carotid Doppler ultrasound, which looks for artery obstructions suggesting surgery. A practitioner of functional medicine, Masley explains heart-related diagnoses differently than his allopathic counterparts. “Rather than diagnosing high blood pressure as hypertension, I categorize it as not enough exercise, not enough fruits and vegetables, high emotional stress and excessive body fat.” To optimize heart health, Masley employs a broad, holistic matrix of op-tions that enhance the cardiovascular system—the interactions among diet, activity level, weight, environmental toxins, hormones, stress and bio- chemical factors such as blood sugar control and inflammation levels. He prescribes heart-healing foods that simultaneously help to manage the aging process, following a customized, heart-friendly supplement plan; engag-ing in exercise that strengthens the heart and arteries; and learning how to better manage stress. He contends that cardiovascular events remain the top cause of death because individuals are largely un-aware of treatment options before they get into trouble. More, “Most people falsely assume that their condition has been fixed with a medical proce-dure and/or drugs, and that a lifestyle change isn’t necessary.”

Cholesterol’s Bad RapDr. Stephen Sinatra, an integrative cardiologist, anti-aging specialist and bioenergetics psychotherapist in Man-chester, Connecticut, has also shifted his heart health paradigm. He now prescribes a combination of conven-tional medicine, food, supplements, mind/body strategies and natural heal-ing methods. His book, Heartbreak and Heart Disease: A Mind/Body Prescrip-tion for Healing the Heart, relates many inspiring case histories that address the psycho-emotional component of heart

health and illustrate how to repair and reopen a broken heart by releasing long-repressed emotions. Following two years of Gestalt psy-chotherapy training and seven years of bioenergetics training, Sinatra likewise realized that heartbreak was one of the major causes of heart disease. An expert in the field of natural cardiology, he had once believed that cholesterol and fat were the primary causes before

40 years of treatment research taught him otherwise. “Cholesterol is not the reason for heart disease,” advises Sinatra, founder of HeartMDInstitute.com and author of The Great Cholesterol Myth. “The body produces and needs cho-lesterol to convert sunlight to vitamin D, to make sex hormones, vital semi-permeable membranes for the body’s trillions of cells, plus bile salts for


digestion. Even your brain makes and uses cholesterol to build connections between the neurons that facilitate learning and memory.”

Real PerpetratorsSinatra names the real perpetrators of heart disease—stress, inflammation and overeating sugar and processed foods containing saturated fat. He counsels that the heart benefits less from a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet than one low in carbohydrates and higher in healthy fats, overturning widespread medical mantras. Also, a high-fructose, high-grain carbohydrate diet raises triglycerides, increases the risk of metabolic syndrome and contributes to insulin resistance, causing the liver to produce more cholesterol, as well as more inflammatory, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) particles, all of which increase the risk for CHD, diabetes and stroke. The American Heart Association (AHA) estimates that metabolic syndrome, which affects nearly 35 percent of American adults, may overtake smoking as the leading risk factor for CHD. The AHA currently is focused on increasing awareness that heart disease is the number one killer of women. Its Go Red for Women campaign emphasizes the vital need to take preventive basic actions, including adopting an exercise routine, healthier diet and doctor visits for appropriate non-invasive tests.

Essential SpiritDr. James Forleo, a chiropractor in Durango, Colorado, with 30-plus years of clinical experience, maintains that health is simple, disease is complicated (also the title of his book). He counsels

patients, “If mental stress is present in your life, you owe it to your cardiovascular system to change to a healthier lifestyle. Your life may depend on it.” Forleo has recognized that an individual’s state of mind can be a big help or hindrance in maintaining a healthy heart. “The heart represents a different realm of experience entirely, one that cannot be explained by logic and reason,” comments Forleo. He champions the link between maintaining normal spinal function and healthy heart function, along with supporting the inner presence of Spirit, which he calls the healthy heart’s ultimate elixir. “Its essence relaxes the heart, opens the mind to possibilities greater than itself and provides the perspective that the heart and the mind are complementary,” he observes. He explains that when our emotions get bottled up, something in our heart or circulation has to give. “If you or someone you know experiences heart problems, chances are that unresolved emotions lie directly below the surface,” he says. “There are exceptions, and genetic problems can explain many heart defects, but heart problems don’t usually show up unless emotions are involved.” Forleo’s concept is supported by the work of Rollin McCraty, Ph.D., executive vice president and director of research at California’s Institute of HeartMath. His research papers include The Energetic Heart: Bioelectromagnetic Interactions Within and Between People. “Today, evidence suggests that the heart may play a particularly important role in emotional experience. Research in the relatively new discipline of

neurocardiology has confirmed that the heart is a sensory organ and acts as a sophisticated information encoding and processing center that learns, remembers and makes independent functional decisions that don’t involve the cerebral cortex,” advises McCraty.

To Happy HeartsPioneering integrative medical doctors Masley, Sinatra, Forleo and Mona Lisa Schultz, who also holds a Ph.D. in behavioral neuroscience, agree that in matters of heart disease, emotions take center stage. Schultz, who recently co-authored All is Well: Heal Your Body with Medicine, Affirmations and Intuition, with Louise L. Hay, a leading founder of the self-help movement, applies her 25 years of experience as a medical intuitive with the best of Western clinical science, brain research and energy medicine. Shultz observes, “Every illness has an emotional component, which tells us intuitively that something or some-one in our life or environment is out of balance and needs to be addressed. Our use of language—such as frustra-tion makes our heart race, anger boils our blood—and our common sense are telling us what we don’t need more studies to confirm. If we can’t deal with our anger in a timely fashion, name our feelings, respond effectively and release them, we increase our chance of illness, ranging from hyper-tension to cardiovascular events.” According to the American Journal of Cardiology, the U.S. spends 10 percent of all healthcare dollars for cardiovascular disease preven-tion and medical management versus 90 percent on medical treatment procedures and hospital care. For individuals interested in taking charge of their heart health, working with a physician that embraces the emerg-ing paradigm of integrative lifestyle changes and prevention can be a drug-free, life-saving decision.

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and improvement in the condition of the interior walls of blood vessels, according to Pittler, Schmidt and Ernst in the American Journal of Medicine (2003). Hawthorn berries, like many other herbs, are available in supplement form under a variety of brand names. It’s a good practice to test a few and find the one that works best, then keep the bottle refrigerated to extend shelf life.

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part of traditional health care. Many may be consumed with food or infused into tea while others work well applied directly to skin. Examples include celery used for joint health, sage for digestion and rosemary for circulation. According to the American Journal of Health (2003), Hawthorn berries prove helpful in supporting aging vascular systems, which can lose elasticity and become increasingly rigid due to lack of copper in the diet which authors note, helps build flexible collagen; and can be exacerbated by poor Vitamin C intake which results in scarring on the inside of the blood vessels (Nature Genetics, Feb 2004). With the heart continually pumping blood through the body, a rigid vasculature structure can raise blood pressure, causing the heart has to work harder and all the systems become stressed. Hawthorn berries work to tone the heart muscle and relax vasculature tissues, according to most sources of herbal information. (HerbalWisdom.com). This two-phased effect is generally noticeable within the first week of taking Hawthorn berries. (Whole berries are preferred to tinctures or extracts that fracture or leave out essential nutrition components that work best in combination.)

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Chocolate Cookery In 2011, Eric Ding, Ph.D., a Har-vard School of Public Health epidemi-ologist and nutrition scientist, reviewed short-term trials of subjects ingesting 400 to 500 mg per day of flavonoid-rich cocoa, which he equates to 33 bars of milk chocolate or eight bars of dark chocolate. While Ding feels this is an unreasonable amount to eat because of the extra calories from sugar and fat, he states, “Supplements with concentrated cocoa flavonoids may perhaps be help-ful for garnering the benefits discov-ered. The key is getting the benefits for heart disease while avoiding the calo-ries, and for that, chocolate bars are not likely the best solution.” Another observational study pub-lished in Nutrition shows that eating dark chocolate might help keep the pounds off for teenagers. Researchers with the Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence program at the University of Zaragoza, in Spain, knew that chocolate consumption in adults already had been linked to

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play quietly on her own. At first, her mother wor-ried that her daughter was being insensi-tive to others and not paying attention to her surroundings. But once Mom released her own emotional projections, she

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At least a third of Americans are introverts, yet many parents are prone to mischaracterize their more private children as antisocial, self-centered and lonely. Susan Cain, a former corporate attorney and author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, explains, “Intro-verts are not antisocial, they just prefer socializing in lower-key ways.” They usually form a few deep and intimate relationships compared to extroverts that often cultivate many friends. Christine Fonseca, an educational psychologist and author of Quiet Kids, notes the danger in misunderstanding a child’s hesitancy or reserved nature. “Kids can benefit from understanding who they are and what it means to be an introvert. Otherwise, they may compare themselves to their extrovert friends and feel deficient.” Introverts own many exceptional qualities. They tend to be deep thinkers able to work independently in highly creative and innovative ways. They may prefer to learn a lot about a few topics instead of a little about many different areas. Often described as em-pathetic, conscientious and self-aware, introverts make authentic leaders and effective managers as adults. Introvert and extrovert tem-peraments are distinguished by how individuals generate energy. Intro-verts process the world and recharge through solitude; many can flourish in social situations as long as they can rejuvenate by being on their own.

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Fonseca notes a defining differ-ence in physiology. “Introverts use part of the nervous system that has a long pathway from point A to point B, so it takes them longer to process infor-mation.” Cain adds, “Introverts also usually have a longer runway than others, so it takes them longer to take off and fly. It’s crucial that the message they’re receiving from parents and teachers is, ‘That’s okay.’” It’s important that par-ents balance how they honor a child’s preferences with teaching them skills to thrive. “Don’t expect them to follow the gang,” says Cain. “Instead, encour-age them to follow their passions.” Parents can empower children with tools to increase their comfort zone. If youngsters have difficulty speaking up in class, it helps to pre-pare them with what they want to say beforehand. Cain notes that this less-ens anxiety and when they are able to speak up, they’ll feel like part of the class. Simple tips can offer relief in uncomfortable social situations. Perillo reinforces social manners before she and A’ngel arrive at an event. She focuses on the greetings, reminding her to extend her hand first, speak clearly, make eye contact and smile. Also, because self-promotion doesn’t come naturally to introverts, they often need coaching to highlight their own assets when applying for a club, college or job. Fonseca encourages families to embrace digital technology. She observes, “Most introverts are extroverts online. While face-to-face communication tends to drain them, that doesn’t happen as much online, plus it’s easier to feel more adept socially there.” They’ll still need to disconnect and renew after socializing online, so it’s important to set usage boundaries. Fonseca, who has one introverted and one extroverted child, facilitates dialogue that teaches each of them to communicate with their peers about their needs. “My introvert tells her extrovert friends not to take offense

if she needs to take quiet time alone. They offer each other a perspective that makes their own point of view more well-rounded.” From a neuropsychological perspective, introverts and extroverts can learn from each other, as well. According to Fonseca, extroverts that habitually activate their sympathetic nervous system (“fight-or-flight”) can experience burnout if they don’t learn how to slow down and be calm. However, introverts, relying mostly on

their parasympathetic system (“rest and digest”), can be overly calm and slow to respond to situations. Fonseca notes, “It’s not about one temperament being more positive than the other; it’s about understanding who everyone is, their authentic self and finding balance.”

Meredith Montgomery is the publisher of Natural Awakenings Mobile/Bald-win, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).


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Mainstays of a Home in HarmonyCreating an inspired and healthy home environment soothes the soul and re-charges our proverbial batteries. Making healthful choices in the products we use and consume helps ensure we retain a healthy body and vibrant living in an era when we are inundated with disease-producing toxins in our homes, food, air and water. Applying simple solutions to slow down helps us maintain a calm mind amidst the frenetic pace of daily life. Periodically unplugging from the instant demands of technology is a good first step. Tuning into our life purpose and sharing it with others allows us to shine. We naturally radiate our inner light in ever-expanding ways.

Mindful StrategiesA study published by the International Academy for Design and Health shows that because our home influences us on many levels, the setting is continually either supporting or depleting its occu-pants. Consciously creating and sustain-ing a nurturing environment fortifies the roots from which family members evolve and grow. Experience shows us how improv-ing our immediate surroundings, rang-ing from our wardrobe to household

one homeowner said, “I am so relieved to have a better understanding of what products I shouldn’t bring home. I was so scared before that I just ignored the idea that chemicals could be harmful.” Being informed and alert to the composition of the items we bring into our home—including food—is vital. More than 80,000 chemicals make up the ingredients in commonly available products that end up in the typical American home, and a large portion of them are toxic. Nearly 20 percent of the chemicals are not divulged, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA also reports that the aver-age person holds more than 700 toxic chemicals in their body. We inhale myriad chemical byproducts that fill the air both indoors and out, plus ingest numerous toxins in the foods and bever-ages we consume. Once absorbed, they remain in the body unless flushed out, throwing it out of balance and, as wide-spread research shows, causing a broad range of diseases. WebMD.com reports that the psy-chological impacts of feeling stressed, helpless and overwhelmed by the fear of lurking poisons can directly influence our physical health. Making informed choices can alleviate such feelings. It only requires taking a series of small and manageable, progressive steps to create our own style of a healthy and harmoni-ous home life. On a spiritual level, we can rest assured that such caring for our in-ner temple and larger environment supports a greater good and fosters a deeper connection to life’s Source. We feel more physically, psychologically and spiritually vibrant. Our home be-comes a vital wellspring that, cleaned and furnished with holistic awareness, continually refreshes us.

Christa O’Leary is founder and CEO of Home in Harmony, Inc., combining ex-pertise in marriage and family therapy, interior design and green living. Her book, Home in Harmony Lifestyle: Designing an Inspired Life, will be released in November. Connect at ChristaOLeary.com/FreeKit.

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calendarofeventsSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1Frequency Analysis & Voice Prints – 10am-5pm. $25. Get your voice analyzed, measure your frequencies and find out how to bring yourself back in balance. Musician? Work with sound or energy? This is a perfect opportunity to take your knowledge and skills one step further. Participate in this workshop to take you to the next step in your meditation or spiritual practices. Voice print & analysis takes about 15 minutes so schedule now at 615-463-7677. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville.

Introduction to Frequency Analysis & Voice Printing – 2-3pm. Free. Your voice expresses many emotions. Learn how your voice and what you feel create your personal vibrations and affect your well-being. This seminar will give you some grounding in vibrational medicine and therapy including some history and studies to validate the frequency process. Presented by Shira Hunt, RN whose personal journey with Vibrational Medicine saved a shattered leg from amputation. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677.

Using Intuition and Quantum Energy for Self-Healing – 4-5pm. Class repeats on Sunday, February 2 from 2-3pm. Free. We used to know how to heal ourselves and others. Over time we have become more analytic and less intuitive about everything. This one hour intro will focus on how to get back in touch with our innate ability to heal ourselves using intuition, simple tools, techniques, and meditation. Presented by Sally Reid. Cosmic Connection, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Center for Spiritual Living Nashville - Meditation/10:30am, Music/10:45am, Service/ 11am. “Beyond the Bubble” by Dr. Mitch Johnson. Are you living in a bubble of less than great and good ideas? You never have to stay there. A new idea is waiting just for you to live it. 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-017. [email protected].

Music City Center for Spiritual Living - 11am. “Wholehearted Living” with Rev. Michael Woody plus special music with Annie Sims. This morning we explore what it means to live wholeheartedly. What does that look like? What does that take? What does vulnerability have to do with it? Dare to be with us this morning as we ponder these and other questions! MCCSL meets at the Hilton/Brentwood, 9000 Overlook Blvd. 615-662-5539. [email protected] or MCCSL.org.

Chakra Clearing Using Pendulums & Crystals – 12-1pm. Free. Learn two simple methods of chakra clearing. The first method will utilize a pendulum to analyze the status of the chakras, then use of a crystal to clear the chakras. The second method uses the pendulum to both analyze and clear the chakra. Feel free to bring your own pendulums and crystals! This is a hands-on demonstration, lecture and instruction. Volunteers are welcome to have

their chakras analyzed and cleansed. This event is always fun, come and join us! Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677.

America’s 10-City Challenge Jump Start program - 2pm. $20 per class. Take charge of your health in 2014 with this unique program. Join us in week two as we help you set the stage for a lifetime of health! Can’t make class on Feb 2, class repeats Sunday, Feb 9 and Feb 16. For more information, contact Beverly Clark at [email protected]. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5“Eyes of the Puma: The Healing Journey Program” Introduction – Through February 10. Levels 1-4 and Private Sessions. Instructor: Peruvian Shaman Amaru Li. Intro: February 5, 7pm. $20. Training: February 6-9, 10:30am-3pm. Private sessions: February 10. One direction will be taught each day. East: “The Golden Jaguar Medicine”. South: “The Emergent Serpent Medicine”. West: “The Rainbow Hummingbird Medicine”. North: “El Condor Rise Medicine”. Please call for per day/multiple day/private session pricing. RSVP required. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677. Need additional information, visit: YourCosmicConnections.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7Co-Creators’ Coffeehouse - 6:30-10pm. Open Mic/6:30-7:30pm. Spotlight Performances/7:30-8:15pm featuring Amy Allen at 8:30pm. Amy Allen can be described as a blues-accented country, pop and Americana singer-songwriter with a phenomenal voice. Spotlight performers include Chris “Freight Train” Floyd, Denny Martin and

Taylor Giese. Potluck snacks, drinks and love offering accepted. For more information, visit: CoCreatorsCoffeehouse.org. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. [email protected].

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9Center for Spiritual Living Nashville – Meditat ion/10:30am, Music/10:45am, Service/11am. “Reaching the Heights of Love” by Dr. Mitch Johnson. Love is really what we are, and though that may seem strange to many people, we will find it when we truly look for it. The trick is to look where it is and stop looking where it isn’t. Our Annual Vow Renewal Ceremony is today! 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. [email protected].

Music City Center for Spiritual Living - 11am. “Dare to Create Great Love” with Rev. Dyann Woody plus special music with The Woodys. Why is love sometimes so confusing? Maybe it’s because there are different kinds of love and sometimes we get them mixed up. What type of love are you living? Are you completely satisfied with the love in your life, or does your heart and soul ache with longing for a more deeply-connected, intimate love? This morning the daring secret to creating great love is revealed. MCCSL meets at Hilton/Bentwood, 9000 Overlook Blvd. 615-662-5539. [email protected] or MCCSL.org.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10A Course in Miracles Discussion Group - 6:30pm. We are reading and talking about the Course section “The Manual for Teachers,” so come and join us! All levels welcome. Can’t make this session, then join us on Monday, Feb

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New Moon Monthly Energy Workshop – 6:30-9pm. Second Monday of every month. Single event $20 or $10 each month with membership. Master Astrologer Marvin Wilkerson will guide you through the monthly Sun/Moon cycle and important energy’s, Angels for the New Moon, monthly forecast for each sign, current yearly phase along with a guided meditation. You will receive handouts along with a recording of the workshop. Event held in Brentwood. For more information call Marvin at 615-557-5667 or visit: AstroMarv.com to learn more about this one of a kind workshop.

workshop is facilitated by Rev. Donna Michael, a certified Radical Forgiveness coach, ordained minister, practitioner, speaker and retreat leader. By participating in this workshop, you will truly realize the potential to change your life forever as you experience a new understanding of how and why pain and hurt may have touched your life. It also includes a beautiful, but gentle, anonymous ceremony based on an ancient healing tradition. Uncover and discover the blessings, peace and freedom of true forgiveness. Please bring notebook/pencil. Seating is limited! Register early! Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174.

plan aheadSATURDAY, MARCH 1Why Laugh? – 11am-12pm. Free. Presented by Alexandra, the author of, “Seven Steps to Activating Your Supernatural Funny Bone.” Come meet Alexandra and find your funny bone and give it a good tickle. Why Laugh? Because it takes you out of the place you were and plugs you back into the place you belong. Happiness is not about new cars and bigger houses, it’s about contentment. Peace and satisfaction evolve out of contentment and laughter is its legitimate child. When balanced and in the flow you have a finger on the pulse of the Universe, which produces a magical ambiance in your world. Hot doughnuts are available every two hours. Your new motto: know when to hold, know when to fold, and when to walk away laughing. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16Center for Spiritual Living Nashvil le - Medi ta t ion/10:30am, Music /10:45am, Service/11am. “Your New Life Today” by Dr. Mitch Johnson. Tomorrow will become what you think, say, do, and love today. Stop waiting for something to happen and start making something happen. 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. [email protected].

Music City Center for Spiritual Living - 11am. “From Myth to Magic” with Rev. Michael Woody plus special music with The Woodys. Being vulnerable has gotten a lot of bad press both externally and internally, but this morning we move from the myths into the magic that happens when we are. MCCSL meets at Hilton/Brentwood, 9000 Overlook Blvd. 615-662-5539. [email protected] or MCCSL.org.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21Movies That Matter - 7pm. Free. Our movie night features YOU CAN HEAL YOUR LIFE by best-selling author Louise Hay. This movie not only offers an intimate look into her inspirational life story, but it also includes affirmations and ground-breaking wisdom to heal your own life with its challenges. Love donations to CSLN are graciously accepted. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22Manifesting with the New Energies – 10am-12pm. $35. Do you know how to work with energy? Have you integrated into daily life all that you have learned? Do you feel empowered? Do you live life on your terms? If you answered NO or hesitated with any of those questions, you might want to consider exploring this topic a bit more during this group channeled event, facilitated by Juelle. We will be talking about the new energies, how to work with them in our daily lives, get unstuck and/or get an upgrade! RSVP to Cosmic Connections: 615-463-7677. YourCosmicConnections.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23Center for Spiritual Living Nashvil le – Medita t ion/10:30am, Music/10:45am, Service/11am. “Heading Home: A Path to Peace” by Guest Speaker Rev. Donna Michael. They say you can never go home again. But what do they know? Discover what YOU already know about how to navigate your path to peace in your journey home to the real truth of who you are. 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. [email protected].

Music City Center for Spiritual Living - 11am. “Dropping the Shield” with Rev. Dyann plus special music with The Woodys. The things we do to keep us shielded from feeling vulnerable are the exact things that keep us from fully experiencing life and being who we came here to be. Today, we peel away the armor and dare to be great! MCCSL meets at Hilton/Brentwood, 9000 Overlook Blvd. 615-662-5539. [email protected] or MCCSL.org.

Finding Freedom in Forgiveness - 2pm. $25/shared with the Church. This two-hour forgiveness

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THRUSDAY, FEBRUARY 13Organic Lawn Care – 7pm. Free. Open to the public. Sierra Club Program. Edward Jones, president of All Natural Lawns, will explain the toxic nature of commonly used lawn pesticides and fertilizers, and more importantly, show us how to organically create a 100% green lawn. Meeting will be held in the visitor center at Radnor Lake Natural Area, 1160 Otter Creek Road, Nashville. Enter from Granny White Pike.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15Rockin’ Rock Event – Through February 16. 10am-6pm. Free. Pink Heart Healing of Cincinnati is coming and will be bringing some beautiful new crystals and stones. Perfect specimens for your jewelry making needs, crystal and stone healing and your personal collections. Come and browse, talk stones, or just to bask in the fabulous energy. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677.

Meditate with the Hu Song – 11am-12pm. Free. Want to feel that almost immediate expanded feeling of being connected to Source? To regain your balance? Then come and experience HU. It only takes 20 minutes and discussion follows. Each person’s experience is unique. You may feel grounded afterwards, you may experience visualizations during. Come experience the HU. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677.

Chakra Balancing – 1-2:30pm. $40. Presented by Janet Andrews, RN. Vedic Master Chakras are junction points between consciousness and the physical body. When these energy centers are congested or out of harmony our vital life force is unable to freely circulate resulting in distress, disease, and lack of mind/body integrity. The subtle, yet powerful treatment you will be learning and receiving helps enliven, balance, and remove blockages from your seven primary chakras. Janet combines over 25 years of critical care nursing with the principles of Ayurveda to offer guidance, education and solutions to achieve health and well-being. Lecture followed by full treatment. Bring a mat, pillow or blanket for your comfort during the treatment portion. RSVP required. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677.

Homeopathic Weight Loss – 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Do you want to lose weight (with no rebound), feel better or just have more energy? Join us to learn about a safe, homeopathic weight loss program clinically shown to release fat at the rate of ½ pound per day for women and ¾ pound per day for men (results may vary; no gym membership required). This system helps to curb appetite, flush fat and minimize cravings; supports brain health, aids in digestion and gives a natural metabolism boost while lowering stress levels. Don’t need to lose weight but would like to feel better and have more energy? This workshop is for you. Presented by Kyle & Sadie Brooks. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677.


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dailyNashville Farmers’ Market – 8am-5pm daily. 900 Rosa Parks Blvd, Nashville. 615-880-2001.

mondayMetro Nashville Farmers’ Market – 9-5pm. Open all year. 900 Eighth Ave N, Nashville. NashvilleFarmersMarket.org.

Iyengar Yoga Foundations -1:30pm. Learn proper yoga alignment. Emphasis is placed on core strength, flexibility, and balance as well as breath awareness. Introduces students to the fundamental principles of posture and breath. Emphasis on standing, seated and restorative postures which build strength, stamina and flexibility. Classes often use props and other modifications to suit the student’s needs and abilities. Beginners welcome. Half Moon Yoga Healing, 101 International Drive, #105, Franklin. 615-496-2310. HalfMoonYoga.net.

Zumba Fitness Class - 5:30pm. Email: [email protected]. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174.

New Moon Monthly Energy Workshop - 6:30-9pm. Second Monday of every month. Class/$20, monthly membership/$10. Master Astrologer Marvin Wilkerson will guide you through the monthly Sun/Moon Cycle and important energy Angels for the New Moon, monthly forecast for each sign, and current yearly phase along with a guided meditation. Workshop handouts and recordings provided. Event held in Brentwood. For more information contact Marvin at 615-557-5667 or visit: AstroMarv.com.

tuesdayTimeless Tuesday Drop In Meditation - 5:00pm & 6:00pm. Beginners and experienced welcome. Elevate with the Intentional Energy of Community! Facilitated by Colette Divine, Agape Licensed Spiritual Practitioner. [email protected]. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174.

Yummy Yin Yoga -7-8pm. Yin yoga focuses on passive asana with breath work and meditation to create a very deep, integrated and satisfying practice. Complementary to active vinyasa, yin yoga targets the deep, dense connective tissues of the body - the tendons, ligaments and cartilage - which are difficult to energize and open. The yin postures focus on the hips, pelvis, lower back, and knees, helping the body remain supple at its core. Suitable for anyone interested in taking his or her practice to a renewed level of awareness and stillness, both inside and out. Appropriate

for all levels. Half Moon Yoga Healing, 101 International Drive, Suite 105, Franklin. 615-496-2310. HalfMoonYoga.net.

WomenHeart of Williamson County - Free. This support group is a safe environment where women living with, or at risk of heart disease can come together, share their heart stories, and realize they are not alone. Meets the last Tuesday of every month except for December. For more information contact Cynthia S. Brown at 513-254-2744. Brentwood Baptist Church, 7777 Concord Rd, Room 2100, Brentwood.

wednesdayYoga with Chair – 1:30pm. This class is for anyone who would like to learn more about how to move, stretch, gain strength and get a cardiovascular workout sitting in a chair. No yoga experience required. Half Moon Yoga Healing, 101 International Dr, Suite 105, Franklin. 615-496-2310. HalfMoonYoga.net.

East Nashville Farmers Market - 3:30-6:30pm. Features a diverse mixture of local products, including natural dye clothing, candles and fresh cut flowers. For information call Sean Siple at 615-585-1294. EastNashvilleMarket.com.

Zumba Fitness - 5:30pm. Contact [email protected]. CSLNashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174.

thursdayAshtanga Yoga -1:30-2:45pm. A vigorous vinyasa flow yoga class. This method of Yoga involves synchronizing the breath with progressive series of postures-a process producing intense internal heat and a profuse, purifying sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs. The result is improved circulation, a light and strong body, and a calm mind. Half Moon Yoga Healing, 101 International Drive, Suite 105, Franklin. 615-496-2310. HalfMoonYoga.net.

Conversations – 6:30-8:30pm. Every second Thursday, starting February 13. A new group meeting monthly, for those who are on the pathway towards deeper peace and meaning in our lives, towards seeking out and incorporating Life’s essential truths. If you seek deep honesty and personal clarity, come with an open heart and mind and join fellow travelers along Life’s pathway. We’ll share what we have learned so far as we gather in peace, gentleness, and acceptance. A gathering of friends sharing their elemental wisdom. Donations gratefully accepted to cover the cost of the room. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677.

Reiki - 6:30-8pm. First Thursday. Donations appreciated. Experience a night of energy-work

as a recipient, practitioner or observer. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. For information contact Diana Shaffer at 615-513-6565.

saturdayZumba Fitness or Piloxing Class – 9:00am. Reservation required. Call 615-356-0174 or email: [email protected]. CSLNashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville.

Restorative Yoga – 2-3:15pm. The emphasis is on release of muscle tension and increased flexibility rather than on development of strength and aerobic capacity. This class helps to reduce the effects of chronic physical, mental and emotional stress on the body by inducing a deep relaxation, allowing the parasympathetic nervous system to work properly. Half Moon Yoga, 101 International Dr, Suite 105, Franklin. 615-496-2310. HalfMoonYoga.net.

sundayCenter for Spiritual Living Nashvil le – Medita t ion/10:30am, Music/10:45am, Service/11am. February’s Inspirational thought is written by Rev. Donna Michael. “I am willing to believe that I deserve to live a wonderful life of radiant health, wealth, joy, peace, love and success. I let go of all beliefs, thoughts and fears that would block my beautiful life and I “come home” to the truth of who I am and who I am meant to be. Thank you God/Spirit for my new, rich, amazing life. And so it is!” CSLNashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. [email protected].

Music City Center for Spiritual Living – 10:45am every Sunday at Hilton/Brentwood, 9000 Overlook Blvd. For information call 615-662-5539, email: [email protected] or visit: MCCSL.org. Daring Greatly to be Great - This month we explore what it means for each of us to be big for God, what it will take for us to step into a more expanded expression of the Divine our heart is calling us to be. Grounded in modern science as well as ancient spiritual wisdom, we dive into the one quality of human existence that can open us up to our Divine Greatness or close us off from it, vulnerability. Monthly Affirmation: I dare greatly to be great. With strength and courage to be vulnerable, I live my big life for God!

Center for Spiritual Living Nashville - Opening our doors two Sunday nights a month in conjunction with the “Room in the Inn” program. Seeking volunteers to help! Volunteer drivers, meal providers, overnight supervisors, and cleanup detail. CSLNashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. [email protected].


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