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JamesonCamp,ayear-roundyouthdevelopmentagencyonthewestsideofIndianapolis,willholditsthirdannualfree
SpringIntoWellnessCommunityHealthFairfrom1to4p.m.onMarch19atJamesonCampinIndianapolis. SpringIntoWellnessisawaytobringourcommunitytogethertocelebratehealthandwellness,conceptsthatareessentialtohappinessandsuccess.Therewillbefunactivitiesforallagestoenjoylikecardiokickboxing,facepainting,health-themedcarnivalgames,acookinghealthydemonstration,andmore. Localwellnessorganizationswillbeprovidingfreeinformationregarding
healthandwellnessresourcesinthecommunity.Inthisway,SpringIntoWellnesswillinformonaccessible,inexpensiveorfreeresourcesthatcanbeusedtomaintainahealthylifestyleanddiscoverpreventativestepsforthefutureyou.
Location: 2001 Bridgeport Rd. For more info, call 317-241-2661 x22. JamesonCamp.org/
newsbriefsNatural Awakenings Indy Launches New Website
NaturalAwakeningslaunchedanewwebsiteNACrossroads.cominlateFebruarytosupportthemonthlyIndianapolisprintedition.Localmagazinearticles,news
briefs,advertising,resourceguidesandcalendarsarenowjustaclickaway.TheNaturalAwakeningsnationaleditoriallibraryisalsoavailable,includinginterviewswithexpertsinhealthylivingandothertimelessarticles. SharonBruckman,founderandCEOoftheNatural Awakeningsfranchisednetworkof80magazines,says,“WearehappytoreachawholenewaudienceofreadersthiswayandtogiveaspecialgroupofadvertiserssuchastrongentryontotheInternet.WorkingwithProjectManagerBillVanArsdaleandPublisherNancyCaniff,wehavecreatedasitethatwehopewillconnecttheeco-conscious,holisticcommunityinpracticalandhelpfulnewways.” Caniffnotes,“Myfavoritepartistheopportunityforourarea’shealthylivingbusinessestotelltheirstory.Wewanttosharewithourreadersthepersonalitiesandinterestingdetailsbehindthesebusinessesand
keeptheirstoriesonthesiteasakindofmosaicofourcommunity.” Natural Awakenings’popularlocalprintcalendarandCommunityResourceGuidewillnowbesearchablebytopic,dateorkeyword.“Theyaredynamicandallowformuchmoreinformation,includingphotos,weblinks,videosandmaps,”saysCaniff.“Calendareventscannowbesubmittedonlineforbothourprintandonlinecalendars.Wealsoofferfree,non-commercialclassifieds,hopingthatthiswillbecomeacentralgatheringpointformembersofourcommunitytoshareresourcesandneeds.” “Duringthenextfewmonths,wewilladdcoupons,contests,blogsandawebstore.Onecanenternowtowinaweek-longretreatwithwilddolphinsintheBahamas,courtesyofWildQuest,”advisesCaniff.“Ourmissionistoprovidepracticalandexcitinginformationthatreaders,businessesandcustomersfindofongoingusefulnessintheirdailylives.”
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Worm Castings from Sophia Organic
Growersofallstripesofplantsandflowershavelongrecognizedthehighlybeneficialeffectsofusing
wormcastings.Tohelpfillthisandothergardeningandfarmingneedswiththeonsetofspring,Indianapolis-basedcompanySophiaOrganichaslauncheditsflagshipproduct,GROW:EarthwormBounty—100percentorganicearthwormcastings—andwillalsobejoiningMichaelson’sLawnCareofIndianapolistoprovidenon-toxic,organicfertilizationandpestcontroltreatmentsforlawnsandgardenswithacommercial-gradeworm-teabrew,GROWTea.TheGROWproductionfacilityisnowabletohandlethedemandseencomingintheIndianamarketplace. GROW:EarthwormBountyisavailableinone-,15-and50-poundbagsattheIndyWinterFarmers’MarketinIndianapolis,Pogue’sRunGrocery,aswellassomeonlinesources.GROWTeawillbeavailableforsprayapplicationsinApril. “Thisissoattractivetoourclientele,becauseitistotallysafeforchildrenandpets,immediatelyafterapplication.Itdoesn’tburnyourplantsandit’skeepingourwatershedscleaner,”saysSophiaownerMichaelYager.“IhopeGROWwillbecomeanimportantallyintherehabilitationofoursoil.”
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Healthy and Tasty Choices at Tulip Noir Eatery
SinceitopenedinNovember2008,TulipNoir,inIndianapolis,
istrulyisaworkinprogress—fromthedevelopmentofseasonalmenustotheintroductionofgluten-anddairy-freeandveganitems.Yet,withalloftheenticingenhancements,therestauranthasnotwaveredfromthebasicbeliefthatahealthymealgoeshandinhandwithahealthylifestyle. ThestaffatTuliptakestheoldsaying“Youarewhatyoueat”toheart,workingdailytoprovidethehealthiestmenuitemsitcan,whilestillprovidingsuperbtaste,freshnessandvariety,alongwithafewsweetsnowandthenforthosewhowishtoenjoydessert.Inaddition,theyareseriousaboutservingsizes,withthehopethat“theonlythingyoueattoomuchofduringyourvisittoTulipNoirarethevegetables!” Tulippreparesorganicteas,coffees,grains,naturaldairyproductsandtop-quality,naturalmeats,andseasonalfooditems.Thedressings,sauces,soupsandmanyotheritemsareprepareddailyforfreshness.FromTuesdaythroughFriday,Tulipservesbreakfastfrom7to10:45a.m.andthenlunchuntil2:30p.m.BrunchisofferedonSaturdayandSundayfrom8a.m.to1p.m.Also,askaboutitsmenuof“Superfoods.”
Location: 1224 W. 86th St. For more info, call 317-848-5252, visit TulipNoirCafe.com or on Facebook.
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Gluten- and Dairy-Free Mealsvia Nutrition Classes
SarahStout,CCN,HHC,CNHPandcertifiedRawFoodGourmetChef,isofferinggluten-anddairy-free
classesinIndianapolisinMarchincludingbrunchfavoriteslikeomelets,muffinsandparfaits,internationalcuisinefeaturingItalian,Indian,MexicanandAsianspecialtiesandallergy-freeItalianwithpizza,lasagnaandCaesarsalad.Vegetarianoptionsarealwaysaccommodated. AccordingtoStout,“Peopleseetheworldthroughfood,andastheinstancesoffoodallergiescontinuetorise,thedemandforcookingclassesthataddressandaccommodatefoodallergiesisrapidlyincreasing.Thebenefitsofspecialtycookingclassesareprofoundandlifechanging.Learningtocookinnewandcreativewaysthroughsafeavenueschangeslivesforthebetter.”Shecreatesmemoriesofsuperbtaste,qualityandultimatehealththroughasupportivelearningenvironment
designedtosuitanypalateandaccommodateallindividuals.
Class fees: $35 each, $150 for all five. Prepayment is required to reserve space. Potential discounts for children under 18. Cancellations
must be made 48 hours in advance to receive credit towards a future cooking class. Class location: 8725 Gordonshire Dr. For more info, view entire class schedule or register, call 317-408-0110 or visit ReinventingWellness.com.
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Book Signing by Fischman at Barnes & Noble in Carmel
MichaelFischman,popularandnotedauthor,speakerand
hostofbreathingandmeditationworkshopsformorethan20years,willdiscussandsigncopiesofhisnewbookStumblingIntoInfinity:AnOrdinaryManintheSphereofEnlightenment,attheBarnes&NobleinCarmelat7p.m.onMarch17.HeisalsoU.S.presidentandafoundingmemberofthenonprofitArtofLivingFoundation,whoseprogramshaveimpactedmorethan25millionpeoplearoundtheworld. Fischmanwillshareajourneythatbroughthimintothecompassionateandmysteriousworldofanenlightenedseer,providingpracticalinsightsintothemindandemotionsandtherolebreathcanplayinelevatinglife.Thebookoffersaunique,up-closeperspectiveoflifewithaspiritualmaster,andexposesreaderstospiritualexperiencesofthetraditionsofIndia,IsraelandmodernAmerica. SaysDeepakChopra,“MichaelFischman’sjourneyrevealshowfearsandnegativeemotionscanbetransformedintolove,compassion,andhigherconsciousnesswhenastudenthasanauthenticrelationshipwithawiseteacher.”Location: 14709 U.S. 31 N. Limited seating. RSVP at [email protected]. RSVP required. For more info call 317-797-2950 or visit US.ArtOfLiving.org/Indianapolis. Bookstore Info: 317- 844-2501. Also visit StumblingIntoInfinity.com/author.
healthbriefsSweet MedicineBeforediggingintothatnextstackofFrench
toastorwaffles,pouronsomereal,puremaplesyrup.Newresearchatteststoitssurprisingmedicinalvalue. ScientistsatTheUniversityofRhodeIslandhaveidentifiedmorethan20compoundsinCanadianmaplesyrupthatcanbelinkedtohumanhealth—eightofwhichhavebeenfoundinthemaplefamily
forthefirsttime.Itturnsoutthatthesyrupcontainsnotonlymanynaturallyoccurringvitaminsandminerals
suchaszinc,thiamineandcalcium,butalsosubstances
reportedtohaveanti-bacterial,anti-cancerandanti-diabeticproperties. Maplesyrupismadefromthesaplocatedjustinsidethebarkofthesugarmapletree,whichisconstantlyexposedtothesun.Scientistsspeculatethatwhenthesugarmapleistappedtoextractthesap,itsecretesphenolics—abeneficialclassofantioxidantsalsofoundinberries—asadefensemechanism;thesewindupinthesapandultimatelyconcentrateinthesyrup,givingthissugarytreatitsstampofhealth.
Black Rice - Exotic and HealthyBlackrice—longastaplefoodforone-third
oftheworld’spopulation—isgainingpopularityintheUnitedStatesbecauseofitsexoticlookandnuttyflavor.Now,researchchemistswiththeU.S.DepartmentofAgriculture’sAgriculturalResearchServicereportthattheblackvarietyofthisgrainmayhelpsoothetheinflammationinvolvedinallergies,asthmaandotherdiseases.Thesehealthbenefitsareattributedtoitsouterbranlayerwhich,unlikewithwhiterice,isnotpolishedoffduringprocessing. Collaboratingresearcherstestedtheeffectsofblackricebranextractonskininflammationinlaboratorymiceandfoundthatitreducedtheinflammationby32percentcomparedtocontrolanimals;thericebranalsodecreasedproductionofcertainsubstancesknowntopromoteinflammationinthebody.Brownricebranextractdidnothavetheseeffects.Whenthescientistsfedthemiceadietcontaining10percentblackricebran,swellingassociatedwithallergiccontactdermatitis,acommontypeofskinirritation,decreased. Theseresultsshowapotentialvalueofblackricebranasananti-inflammatoryandanti-allergicfoodingredient.Itmayalsoholdpromiseasatherapeuticagentforthetreatmentandpreventionofdiseasesassociatedwithchronicinflammation.
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HERBS ALLEVIATE ANXIETYFor the first time, scientists have conducted a systematic review of research into the use of nutritional supplements in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Findings by a metastudy team at the nonprofit Global Neuroscience Initiative Foundation show strong evidence that the use of extracts of passionflower or kava or a combination of L-lysine and L-arginine can help alleviate symptoms of anxiety. The next step is to measure effective dosages.
Source: BioMed Central
Why Sugar Isn’t So SweetWecanlikelycuttheriskofdeveloping
cardiovasculardiseasebycuttingdownontheaddedsugarsusedinmanyprocessedandpreparedmeals,suggestsastudyinthe Journal of the American Medical Association,basedonNationalHealthandNutritionExaminationSurveydata.Thefoodindustryoftendefinessuchaddedsugarsassweeteners—foodsthatprovideenergy,buthavefewmicronutrientsor
phytochemicals—whichiswhyawareconsumersreadlabels. Inrecentdecades,totalsugarconsumptionintheUnitedStateshasincreasedsubstantially,resultinginhigherriskforcardiovasculardiseaseduetoassociatedlowerlevelsofHDL(high-densitylipoprotein),or“good”cholesterol,andhigherlevelsoftriglycerides.Today,theaverageU.S.dailyconsumptionofaddedsugarsaverages3.2ounces,orabout18teaspoons,whichrepresents15.8percentoftotaladultcaloricintake.Thisisasubstantialincreasefromthelate1970s,whenaddedsugarscontributedonly10.6percentofthecaloriesconsumedbyadults.Thisstudyisthefirsttoexaminethedirectlinkbetweensugarconsumptionanditsimpactoncholesterolandheartdisease.
OLIVE OIL PROTECTS THE LIVER Extra virgin olive oil can help protect the liver from oxidative stress and resultant organ damage, according to research from the University of Monastir, Tunisia, and King Saud University, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. When lab rats were exposed to a toxic herbicide known to deplete antioxidants in the body and cause oxidative stress, those that were fed a diet rich in olive oil were partially protected from liver damage. The organ plays a crucial role in ridding the body of toxic substances.
Source: BioMed Central
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The BuzzTrouble for Wild Bumblebee PopulationsBumblebees,thoseacefieldhandsthatpollinateappleorchards,berrycrops,tomatofields,wildflowersandfloweringyardplants,arefacinghardtimesintheUnitedStates.Nearly10percentofwildbumblebeespecieshavesufferedseriousdeclinesinnumbersandgeographicrange,accordingtothefirstattemptatgaugingthehealthofsuchpopulationsnationwide. Researchsurveying78,000specimensacrosseightspecies—andcorrelatingreductionsinnumberswithpotentialcauses—foundthatfourofthespeciesareindecline.Eachhadsignificantlylowergeneticdiversitythanthefourmorerobustspecies.Thisfactormaymakethemmorevulnerabletoenvironmentalstresses,includingfragmentedhabitatandtheintracellularparasite,Nosema bombi,sometimespresentinhighnumbersinthetroubledspecies. Thebees’rangeshavedroppedbyasmuchas87percentbelowtheirhistoricallygreatestextent,muchofthedeclineoccurringwithinthepast20years.Atthesametime,therelativeabundanceofbeesascomparedwithestimatesoftheirknownnumericalpeakshasplungedbyasmuchas96percent. SydneyCameron,Ph.D.,anentomologistattheUniversityofIllinoisatUrbana-Champaign,characterizesbumblebeesas“incrediblyresilient.”Yet,heremarks,“There’sathreshold,andabovethatthreshold?Bang,that’sit.Wejustdon’tknowwhatthethresholdsareforthesespecies.”Thestudyisconsideredanenvironmentalwarningandwake-upcall.Source: TheChristianScienceMonitor
Double-Duty LabelFair Trade Goes DomesticManypeopletodayarefamiliarwithInternationalFairTrade,asitappliestotheimportingofitemssuchascoffee,teaandcocoa.However,asthemovementhasgrown,ithasbecomeapparentthatmanyofthechallengesfacingproducersindevelopingcountriesarealsosharedbyNorthAmerica’sfamilyfarmers.Bigagribusinesscontinuestothrive,whilesmallfarmershavegoneoutofbusiness.Consumerspaymore,whilefarmersreceiveless.Meanwhile,farmworkersareoftendeniedfairwagesandbasicrights. So,agroupofCanadianfarmers,convincedthatorganicshadbeenco-optedbylargecorporate-styleinterestsandthatcheaporganicgrainimportswereundercuttingtheirhomegrownorganicproduction,havegivenbirthtoDomesticFairTradecertification.Toaidorganicfoodshoppers,theyhavedevelopedthefairDealfoodlabel.Itwillmostlikelyshowupintheorganicbinsoflocalfoodco-ops.Initialproductsincludeflax,wheat,barley,oats,beans,peas,lentils,hempseedsandmustard. DomesticFairTradeAssociation(DFTA)membersincludefarmworkersandtheirorganizations;farmersandfarmergroups;retailers;non-governmentalorganizations;marketers;andprocessorsandmanufacturers.QualifyingstandardscommitmemberstotheprinciplesofDomesticFairTradeandcontinualimprovementoftheirday-to-daypractices.
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Inatimewhenadditivesandpreservativesinfoodarethenorm,peoplearebecomingincreasingly
concernedaboutthequalityandcleanlinessofthefoodsweeat,thereforefoodsgrownlocallymakealotofsenseforthosewhowantmorecontroloverwhattheyputintotheirbodies. Themovementtobuylocalproducecanbeseenacrossthecountry,withfarmers’marketsandCommunitySupportedAgriculture(CSA)initiativespoppingupincommunitieseverywhere.What’smore,salesofnaturalandorganicfoodscontinuetoincrease.AccordingtotheOrganicTradeAssociation,U.S.salesoforganicfoodandbeverageshavegrownfrom$1billionin1990to$24.8billionin2009.Experiencingthehighestgrowthinsalesduring2009wereorganicfruitsandvegetables,up11.4percentover2008sales. So,whatdoesitmeantobuylocal,andwhyshouldwecare?Whilelocalcanbeaflexibleterm,thebasicconceptissimple:localfoodsareproducedasclosetohomeaspossible.Atthemostrudimentarylevel,buyinglocalmeansmoremoneystaysinthecommunity,butthere’sawholelotmoretoitthanthat. Proponentsofthelocalfood
movementsaybuyinglocalfoodmeansthereislesstimebetweenwhenyourfoodwasharvestedandwhenitgetstoyourtable,thusthefoodisfresh.Fresh,localfoodsalsomeanmorenutrients,asfoodlosesvitaminsandmineralsasitages.Localfoodsalsorequirelesspackagingandtravellessdistances,savingonwasteandpollution.Therefore,buyinglocalisbetterfortheenvironment.Andperhapsmostimportantly,buyinglocalfoodallowsconsumerstheopportunitytobuildarelationshipwithfoodsuppliers,learningabouttheirfoodandtheirpractices. InIndiana,weareluckyenoughtohavelocalfarmsandfarmersthatarenotonlydedicatedtoprovidingthebestqualityfoods,butalsotoeducatingconsumersabouttheimportanceofbuyinglocal,sustainablefarmingpractices,andsomuchmore.
FarmsandFarmingLifeFarmJeffEvard,ownerofLifeCertifiedOrganicFarminMorganCounty,cametoorganicfarmingfromaplacethatwastheexactoppositeoforganic.Hereceiveddegreesfromalandgrantuniversityinhorticultureandagronomyandbeganhisplantjourneyapplyingthemostadvancedandscientificmethodsofmanagingplantswiththeemphasisofsolvingproblemsusinginputslikechemicalbasedinsecticides,herbicides,fertilizers,andfungicides.Andwhilehestilluseshisscientificeducationtohelphimsolveproblemsinhisgrowingsystems,“ItbecameclearovertimethatIcouldnotcontinueparticipatingintheactofspreadingthesepoisonsthatwillsurelycometo
lightasbeingasbadsmokingcigarettesatsomepointinthefuture.” Hebuiltasmall-scaleorganicfarmwithhiswifeMelissa,andattemptedalivingthatwouldaffordanincometocoverthecostsofland,healthcarebenefits,andfairlycompensatedworkers.“IcouldseeimmediatelythatIwouldhavetocharge$10pertomatotodoit,”hesays.“Atthattime,Ibegancooperatingwithanothersmallorganicfarm,andwegrewtobeadiversemidsizeorganicfarm.” Thefarmnowhas14acresofopenfarmfields,plushalfanacreofgreenhouses.LifeFarmgrowsawidevarietyoffruitsandvegetablesthatcanbefoundatlocalfarmers’marketsincludingmanyheirlooms,traditionalvarietiesandspecialtycropsintheirfields.Thegreenhouses,primarilyunheated,extendtheseasononwarmweathercropsandproducescoolweathercropsyear-round. LifeFarmalsoworkswithitssisterbusiness,Nature’sCrossroads,tosupportorganicgardenersintheMidwestbyrebuildingthesupplyoflocallyadapted,organicallygrown,Earth-friendlyseeds.Evardsayshedependsonthecommunitytobuythefarm’sproduceandseeds.“Thecommunitydependsoneatingcleanfoodandtheorganismsthatprovideitateverylevel,”heexplains.“Weshareourknowledgeinthecommunitywithgardenerstohelpfolksgrowtheirownfoodandwesupportthegardeningeffortsofhungerrelieforganizationssotheycangrowtheirown,aswellmanagesurplusfromthefarm.” EvardalsorunstheLifeFarmCSA.Communitymembersprovidemoneyinveryearlyspringtosupportfarmoperationsforthegrowingseason.Inexchange,theyreceivea“share”oftheharvest,oftenpresentedasaweeklyboxofproduce.“AsmallvegetablesharefromLifeFarmcostsabout$15perweek,”saysEvard.“Intheboxarethebenefitsofgrowingyourownveggieswithoutthelaborinvolvedincleaningtheproduceorgrowingagarden.Plus,it’sagreatwayofgettingfreshorganicproduceinpeople’shandsforanimproveddiet.It’sawin-winforeveryoneinvolved.”
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usall.”Offeringavarietyoforganicandgrass-fed,non-homogenizeddairyproducts,thecreameryisdevotedtoproducingthemostnutritiousandhealthfulproductpossible,whilepromotingacommunityoflocalfoodandsustainablefarming. Thefarmhasbeeninthefamilyforover50years,butin2003,Dr.Peter“Fritz”Kunzandhiswife,Jane,startedmakingdairyproducts,sellingdirecttocustomers,anddeliveringinthecentralIndianaregion—vowingtopreservethefamilyfarmandcontinuethelegacyofsensible,sustainableagriculture.Thecowsare100percentgrassfed,spendingalloftheirtimeonpasturesandthefarmisCertifiedOrganicbytheUSDA. Asaphysician,Dr.Kunzunderstandsthelinkagebetweennutritionandhealth.Hesayshisstudieshaveconvincedhimthatgrassbaseddairyproductscan,anddo,improvehumanhealth.“Americaisnotgettinghealthierandtherearemanypieceswe’renotabletoexplain.Weneedtotakealookathowourfoodismadeandeducateconsumersaboutwhatgoodfoodtasteslikeandfeelslike.” Forexample,heexplainsthatwhenanimalsareraisedonpastureandeattherichgreens,theyacquirenutrientsthatareimportanttohumanhealth:omega-3,fattyacids,conjugatedlinoleicacids(CLA),beta-caroteneandvitaminsAandD.Whenpeopleeatproductssuchasmilk,meatandeggsfromgrassfedanimals,researchsuggeststhattheriskofdiabetes,obesity,cardiovasculardiseaseandcancerisreduced. Bringingcommunitytogetherisapriority,thereforeTradersPointhostsaGreenMarketwithlocalvendorswhoareusingsustainablepracticestocreatethemosthealthfulproductsforourbodiesandourEarth.TheGreenMarketishostedeveryweekendallyearlongbuthastwodifferentseasonswithvendorsparticipatinginoneorbothseasons.
ThisOldFarmAtThisOldFarm,an88-acrefarminDarlington,JessicaandErickSmithstrivetobringconsumerstheinformationneededtomakelocal,sustainablygrownfoodproductsasaccessibleaspossible.Thefarmoffersmeatandeggsfromanimalsraisedongrass,aswellasseasonalvegetables. TheSmithsalsorepresent20differentfarmsthroughanalliancesothatthey“canbringclean,localfoodtonotonlyourtraditionalretailfamiliesbuttocommercialmarketsaswell.”Throughthealliance,Jessicasaystheyarelargeenoughtonotonlyprovidetraditionalretailfamilies,butcommercialmarketsaswell.“Buyinglocalisoneofthegreenestthingsyoucandoandwewantittobeeasytosourceproduct.”
ThisOldFarmstartedameatsandprocessingdivisioninlate2009toexpandtheofferingoflocallyraisedmeatsandfurthersupportsustainablefarmingthroughtheadditionofnaturalmeatprocessingservicesfrompoultryprocessing,tonitratefreeporkcures,deerprocessing,longerdryagetimesforgrassfedbeef.
SeldomSeenFarmSeldomSeenFarmisasmall-scale,familyrunfarmeastofDanvillethatgrowsallkindsofvegetables,flowers,andherbson50acres.OwnerJohnFerreecallsthefarm“transitionalorganic,”whichmeanstheyadheretothelistofprohibited,allowed,andrestrictedmaterialsfororganicproduction.“Wedonotusesyntheticfertilizers,herbicides,insecticides,orfungicides,andwerelyonshallowcultivationforweedcontrolratherthanasprayedcocktail.” Establishedin2004,thefarm’sgoalistoprovideIndianapolisareahouseholdswithfresh,highqualityvegetablesforasmuchoftheyearaspossible—thisisdonethroughtheuseof7,500squarefeetofunheated
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AstheSierraClubnotes:“Campingtodayincludesthetraditionalfunofbeingoutdoors
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What’s in StoreEco-friendlycampscanprovetobebothaneducationalandexperientialimmersioninthelivingofgreenvaluesforachild,establishingapatternforlife.Manycampsmirrorthesustainablepracticesfamiliesfollowathome,
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energyprojectsthatchangeeachyear.TheirBuildGreenandGrowGreenweeks,forinstance,haveengagedcampersinbuildingarainwatercollectionsystemforcropsandfarmanimals,abiofuelprojectandthissummer,awindmillalternativeenergydesign. Likewise,theGreenRiverPreserve,inNorthCarolina(GreenRiverPreserve.org),offersenvironmentalprogramsfortheacademicallygifted,creativeandcurious.Kidstakedailyhikeswithnaturalistmentors,learningthesciencebehindtheirexperiences,andhelpharvest,eatandcompostvegetablesgrownonsite.Ofcourse,traditionalcampactivitiesaddtothefun.ThecamppartnerswiththeLeaveNoTraceCenterforOutdoorEthics,whichencouragescaringstewardshipofPlanetEarth. Teensfrom13to17yearsoldenjoyprogramsofferedattheOmegaTeenCamp,inHolmes,NewYork(searchTeenCampateomega.org).Ontopofoutdooradventures,thecampoffers50classselections,fromdance,yogaandTaichitomeditationand“FaceYourFears”consciousnessclasses.Whenit’s
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timefordinner,theyenjoyvegetarianandorganicfoodselections,withmostmealsmadefromscratch. Knowamatureteen,readyfortravelandcommunityservice?BoldEarthAdventures’(BoldEarth.com)summercampsincludebetweensixand40hoursofservice.ParticipantsmightplantandharvestorganicvegetablesinruralEcuador,rehabilitatewildanimalsatanAmazonconservationproject,orhelprestorehikingtrailsinColorado. Forfamilieswhoprefertoexploreclosetohome,theSierraClubgivestipstoturnanybackyardintoayear-roundenvironmentaladventurecamp.Onesuggestioninvolvesputtingupatent,unfoldingsleepingbagsandgrabbingflashlightsforanoutdooreveninglookingupatthestars(searchBackyardCampingatSierraClub.org). SummerisfarfromtheonlyseasonforEarth-orientedexperiences.Youngpeoplecanmakethemostofenvironmentalprogramssponsoredbylocalparksandrecreationdepartments,Scouttroops,schoolsandchurches,anytimethey’reoffered.
Benefits of the Natural WorldCampallowskidstotakeabreakfromelectronicsandbreatheinarenewedsenseofnature’sdailymiracles.Connectingtonaturefightsthe“naturedeficitsyndrome,”spotlightedinRichardLouv’sLast Child in the Woods,inwhichhecommentsonthestateoftoomanyofouryouthtoday:“AkidtodaycanlikelytellyouabouttheAmazonrainforest—butnotaboutthelasttimeheorsheexploredthewoodsinsolitude,orlayinafieldlisteningtothewindandwatchingthecloudsmove.”LouvisfounderoftheChildrenandNatureNetwork(ChildrenAndNature.org). Whetherourperfecteco-campiseducationalorsustainable,inthemountainsorunderabackyardtent,theexperienceofjustbeinginnaturecanbelife-changingforachildandforthewholefamily.
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quality(astudybyMotherEarthNewsfoundeggsfrompasture-raisedhenstocontaintwicetheomega-3fattyacids,threetimesthevitaminE,andone-thirdthecholesterolofconventionaleggs).Somesimplywanttoknowwheretheirfoodcomesfrom.Otherslongforabucolictouchstoneintheirfrenziedcitylives.“Iseechickensasacriticalpieceofmylandscape,”saysGregPeterson,co-authorofFowlPlay:YourGuidetoKeepingChickensintheCity.“Theyeatallmyfoodscraps.Theyeatthebugsandtheweeds.Theyproducenitrogen-richfertilizerforthegarden.Thentheygivemeeggs.”Petersonkeeps15chickensinhis80-by-160-footyardintheheartofPhoenix,Arizona.Hismonthlylocalhow-to-raise-chickenscoursescurrentlypackin50to60people,fromtattooedandpierced20-somethingstoretirees.Meanwhile,RobLudlow’sBackyardChickens.com,whichstartedin1999asacoop-designclearinghouse,nowboastsmorethan50,000members,whosubmit7,000postsaday.“Wehavedoubledourproductionfromfiveyearsago,anditjustkeepsgettingbetterandbetter,”saysspokesmanJeffSmith,ofLebanon,Missouri-basedCackleHatchery.The70-year-oldchickenhatcheryusedtocatermostlytofarmerswantinglargeordersofbabychicksformeatoreggoperations,andtheoccasional4-Hclub.Now,itships140,000freshlyhatchedchickseachweektounlikelyfarmersinurbancenterslikeSeattle,Phoenix,JerseyCityandReno.“Thereisalittlebitoffearoutthereabouttheeconomy,andpeoplearelookingatbeingmoreself-sufficient,”
saysSmith.“Peoplearealsointerestedinmakingsurethebirdsarebeingfedright,andnotkeptinacagealloftheirlives.”
Bantamweight ContestsNotallarefansoftheurbanpoultry-farmingboom.Disgruntledneighborshavecalledupongovernmentleaderstoeitherupholdorimplementordinancesthatviewchickensasfarmanimalsandbantheminurbanareas.Somehavecomplainedofsmellycoopsandrodents(allavoidableviaregularcoopcleaning,proponentssay).Othershavesquawkedaboutnoise.Butindozensofrecentcases,thehensandtheirownershavewon.InSeptember2008,forexample,thecityofFortCollins,Colorado,passedanordinancethatallowscityresidentstokeepuptosixhens,aslongastheybuya$30permit,providetheirbirdswithaventilated,predator-resistantcoopwithtwosquarefeetofroomperchicken,andkeepthebirdsatleast15feetfromtheneighbors.Noroostersareallowed.Withinthefirstyear,36peoplehadgainedpermits,includingConnieMeyer,nowtheproudowneroffourfeatheredfriends.Shelikesthattheyfollowheraroundassheworksintheyard,eatoutofherhandsandprovideherwitheggstotradeforherneighbor’sfreshproduce.“Peopleassumeitisgoingtobesomuchwork,buttheyareincrediblyeasytotakecareof,”shecomments.“Morethanthat,theyarefun.It’seasytogetattachedtothem.”
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Veterinariansdonotknoweverythingaboutthecausesoffelinediabetes,acommonand
complexendocrinedisease,butwedoknowthatdietplaysasignificantroleinthedevelopmentofthisconditionincats. Acat’snaturaldiet(birds,mice,rabbits,lizardsandinsects)ishighinprotein,moderateinfatandlowincarbohydrates(lessthan5percent).Unfortunately,animalproteinsareexpensivetouseasingredientsinmanufacturedcatfood,whilecarbohydrates(intheformofgrainssuchasrice,corn,wheatandsoy)arenot.Thisoftenleadspetfoodmanufacturerstoincreasetheirprofitmarginsbypromotinghighcarbohydratediets,withdryfoodsbeingtheworstoffenders. Becausecatsareobligate(strict)carnivoresandarenotdesignedbynaturetoconsumeahighcarbohydratediet,theydonotpossessthemetabolicabilitytoefficientlyprocessthehigh-carbdietsthatmakeupmostofthemanmadecatfoodsthatareforceduponthem.Theresultingcarbohydrateoverloadwreakshavoconthebloodsugarbalanceofmanycats,whichcancontributetothe
developmentoffelinediabetes. Thiseffectisdramaticallyillustratedbythefactthatmanydiabeticcatsceasetoneedinsulin—orhavethisneedsignificantlyreduced—oncetheirdietarycarbohydratelevelisdecreasedtoamorespecies-appropriatelevelthanwhatisfoundinmanycommercialfoods.
AllFoodsareNotAlikeWhilealldryfoodsaretoohighincarbohydrates,manycannedfoodsalsocontaintoomanycarbs,makingthempoorchoicesforcatsaswell.Contentbreakdownsforbrand-namecannedcatfoodsarehelpful;dozensaredetailedinthenewtablelinkedatTinyurl.com/24kpzoc.(MerrickCowboyCookout,forexample,exemplifiesabeneficial,morenaturalprotein/fat/carbohydrateprofile).Alwayslookforcatfoodsthatcontainlessthan10percentcarbohydrates,keepinginmindthatcostlyprescriptiondiabeticdietsaren’tnecessary. Grain-freedryfoodsarenotagoodchoiceeither,becauseofthedamageinflictedonthefelineurinarytract(suchasblockedurethraandcystitis)whenhumansinsistonfeedingawater-depleteddiettoaspecieswithalow
thirstdrive.Waterisoneoflife’smostvitalnutrients,andcatsaredesignedtogetwaterwithintheirfood.InaresearcharticleintheJournaloftheAmericanVeterinaryMedicalAssociation,veterinarydoctorDebraZoranexplainsthatcatsrelyingonadietofdryfoodconsumehalftheamountofwaterthatacateatingcannedfoodconsumeswhenallsources(foodandwaterbowl)areconsidered. It’scriticaltonotethatifacatisalreadyoninsulinandaguardianlowersthecarbohydrateintakewithoutloweringtheinsulindosage,heorsheputstheanimalindangerofsufferingalife-threateninghypoglycemicepisode.RelatedFactorsWealsoneedtoaddresstheissueofportioncontrol,ormanagingapet’scaloricintake,becauseobesityplaysanimportantroleinthecause,andthereforethetreatment,ofdiabetes.Fat
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Knowingthekeystothepreventionandtreatmentoffelinediabetes
isonething,butit’snotalwayseasytoincorporatechangesintoastubbornkittieslifestyle.Localveterinarian,CynthiaBakerofBargersvilleVeterinaryHospitalandWellnessCentersaysthekeyistotakeitslow. Forcats,textureandconsistencyofthefoodisimportant,therefore,forthosefinickycatsthatwillonlyeatdryfood,Bakersuggestsaddingalittlewatertogetthecatusedtoachangeintexture.Shesaysaddingsometunajuiceorasprinkleofcinnamonmayalsohelp.Petownersshouldalsotryvarioustypesofcannedfoodmixedwiththedry,graduallyincreasingthecannedfoodovertime. “Wecannotleavefooddown
forthreedaysandexpectthemtoeventuallyeatit,”notesBaker.
“Trynewfoodfor12hoursorso,thengiveinwithasmallamountof
thenormaldiet.” Dr.AlTownshend,
thestaffveterinarianforWellPet®,themakersof
healthynaturalproductsforpets,saysit’simportantfor
owners tonotgetfrustrated.“Itistrialanderror.Themostimportantthingisthatthecatbegiventheexactsamediet
everyday,atthesametime,andinthesameamount,inrelationtowhentheinsulinisgiven.” Foryoungkittens,Townshendsaysit’sbesttointroducebothdryandwetfood,sotheanimalenjoysboth.“Therefore,ifthereiseverasituationthatthecatmuststickwithastrictdietofoneforortheother,itwillbeusedtoit.” Thoughexerciseisalsoimportantforadiabeticfeline,Dr.Bakersaysthiscanbetoughforindoorcats.Someownerschoosetowalkcatsonaleashwithaharness.Kittycondos,withvariouslevelstoclimb,alsoworkwell.Toysareusuallytheeasiestsolution,andsherecommendsusingafeatheronastickorelasticstringtoplaywiththecat,allowinghimtostalkandrunandjump. Townshendstressesthesignificanceofpropernutrition,reductionofstress(whichlowerstheimmunesystemandmakesanimalsmorevulnerabletopotentialhealthrisks),annualcheckups,andregulardentalcleaningsforthefeline’soverallhealthandwellness.
For more information, call Dr. Cynthia Baker at 317-422-9536 or visit BargersvilleVet.com.
To contact Dr. Al Townshend, email [email protected] or visit WellPet.com.
cellssecreteasubstancethatplaysaroleinmakingothercellsresistanttoinsulin. Proteins,fatsandcarbohydratesallcontributetothereportedcaloriecontentofamanufacturedpetfood.Becauseanimalproteincostsmore,insteadofraisingtheproteincontentinproductsadvertisedasgrain-free,orlow-carb,mostcompaniesinsteadboostthefatcontent. Lackofexercisethroughactivityisalsogainingincreasedattentioninrelationshiptoboththecauseandmanagementoffelinediabetes. Eventhoughweneedtobecarefulnottoassumethatwhatisrightforahumanisalsorightforacat,fewpeoplesufferingfromdiabeteswoulddreamoftryingtomanagethisdiseasewithouttheuseofaglucometertotesttheirbloodglucoselevelimmediatelypriortoinjectinginsulin. Injectinginsulinblindly,withoutameteredtest—whetherintoapersonoracat—isnotwithoutriskfordevelopinglife-threateninghypoglycemia.Thisincludesfelinepatientsthathavetheirdosesdeterminedusingglucosecurvesataveterinaryhospital. Acat’sinsulinneedscanchangeforvariousreasons,suchasinfection,stressoranorexia;thecurvegeneratedatthevetclinicisofteninfluencedbystresshyperglycemia,ora‘false’increaseinbloodglucose,duetothecat’sinternalreactiontosituationalstress.Thiscanresultinahigherdosageofinsulinbeingprescribedthanwhatwouldbeneededbythepatientwhenathome. Hometestingcanbeintimidatingatfirst,becausemostpeoplecan’timagineinjectingtheircatwithinsulin,letalonegettingabloodsamplefromhisorherear.However,mostcatsquicklyresignthemselvestothehome-testingprocedure,anditbecomesamatterofroutineforboththehumanandthefurrypatient.
For a more detailed discussion regarding the management of feline diabetes and proper feline nutrition, see the articles at CatInfo.org.
Lisa Pierson is a doctor of veterinary medicine based in Lomita, CA.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 3Gluten & Dairy Free Brunch Favorites – 5:30-7:30pm. Tired of eating eggs & oatmeal? Come and learn how to make delicious and healthy allergy-free brunch treats that everyone will enjoy. $35. Rein-venting Wellness, 8725 Gordonshire Dr., Indpls, 317-408-0110, [email protected], ReinventingWellness.com.Catharsis Kundalini Workshop – 6-8pm. Kriya and meditation works on energetic traumas from adolescence, school years and the subconscious. $15. Cityoga, 2442 N Central Ave, Indpls. 317-430-3875. HariDattiKaur@hotmail.
FRIDAY, MARCH 4Dinner on the Farm – 6-9pm. With Jes Richmond, folk rock singer/songwriter. Organic menu, 100% Grassfed Beef, Fish, Pastured Pork, Vegetarian Options. Reservations. Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd., Zionsville, 317-733-1700, TradersPointCreamery.com.
SATURDAY, MARCH 5Yogathon – 8:30-5pm. Includes all kinds of yoga sessions, breathing and relaxation, meditation, and chanting. Free snacks and drinks. $25 w/portion of proceeds to scholarship fund. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E. 56th St., Indpls.,317-257-9642, [email protected], Ipyc.org.Free Community Yoga Class – 10-11am. This month’s complimentary class will focus on yoga flow with Tarah Baldwin. Free. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville. 317-870-7220. WeCreateWellness.com.Guided Shopping Tour – 5-7pm. An Optimal Well-ness Center expert leads a tour of the grocery store giving one tools and information to shop by quality where it is most needed. $20. RSVP 317-870-7220. Georgetown Market, 4375 Georgetown Rd, Indpls.
TUESDAY, MARCH 8Allergy Free International Cuisine – 5:30-7:30pm. Allergy-free ethnic food is easy and quick to make at home. Avoid allergic reactions when eating out and stay at home for meals even better than the
restaurants best dishes. $35. Reinventing Wellness, 8725 Gordonshire Dr, Indpls, 317-408-0110, [email protected], ReinventingWellness.com.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9Vedic Revelation and Evolution of Yoga and Tantra – 6-8pm. Gary Kraftsow will discuss Vedic Revelation and the Evolution of Yoga and Tantra. Discussion only, no asana. $20. Cityoga, 2442 N Central Ave, Indpls. 317-920-9642. [email protected]. Cityoga.biz. Maya Abdominal Therapy – Also Mar 25. Lead by Megan Assaf of Wombs of Wisdom. Call for appt times. Cleansing Waters, 5501 E 71st St, Ste A, Indpls. 317-259-0796. CleansingWaters.net.
THURSDAY, MARCH 10Journey to Oneself with Gary Kraftsow – 10am-5pm. Thurs-Sun. Explore the nature of human experience, and Yogic and Tantric traditions with Gary Kraftsow. Overcome suffering, achieve goals. Wrkshp/$320, Single Session/$85. Cityoga, 2442 N Central Ave, Indpls. 317-920-9642. [email protected]. Cityoga.biz. Healing on the Spiritual Path – 7-8:30pm. In-troductory lecture. Learn more about this ancient knowledge and how to absorb the “healing stream” for oneself and others. Free/Donations welcomed. Dunton Building, 7002 Graham Rd, Ste 201, Indpls. 317-902-4395. [email protected]. Bruno-Groening.org/English.
FRIDAY, MARCH 11 Weekend Yoga Retreat – 6pm Friday-2 pm Sun-day 3/11-13. Sessions include: yoga, relaxation, pranayama, and meditation, plus three vegetarian meals a day. $300 by 3/4. Sponsored by Inner Peace Yoga Center. Oakwood Retreat Center, 3801 S County Road 575 E Selma. 317-257-9642, [email protected], Ipyc.org. Pagan Spiritualists Meeting – 7-9pm. Also Fri Mar 25. A group of Pagans/Spiritualists who get together to meditate, share, and learn from each other. Free. Noblesville. Call or email Mona for more info. 317-361-0771. [email protected].
SATURDAY, MARCH 12SOQI Spa Session – 9:30am-3:00pm. Learn about and experience the HTE products for home health care. Call for appt. times. Cleansing Waters, 5501 E 71st St, Ste A, Indpls. 317-259-0796. CleansingWaters.net.Funky Teen Yoga – 11am-12pm. Bend towards higher self-esteem and flexibility in this yoga flow class set to fun music. This class will celebrate all that it means to be a strong, confident yogi, as well as allow one to gain physical strength and flexibil-ity. $15. RSVP at 317-870-7220. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville. WeCreateWellness.com.Introductory Meditation Workshop – 2:15-3:15pm. All levels welcome. The meditation guide will walk one through the ins and outs of a comfort-able, productive meditation practice. $15. RSVP at 317-870-7220. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville. WeCreateWellness.com.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16Allergy-Free Italian Night – 5:30-7:30pm. Miss eating at your favorite Italian restaurant? Try new, delicious recipes that will leave your friends and family wondering how the meal can be allergy free. $35. Reinventing Wellness, 8725 Gordonshire Dr, Indpls, 317-408-0110, [email protected], ReinventingWellness.com.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 18Dinner On The Farm – 6-9pm. Paul Holdman Band, performs live over dinner. They are an uptempo trio performing classic blues, soft rock favorites and surf hits both vocal and instrumental. Reservations. Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville, 317-733-1700, TradersPointCreamery.com.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 19Raw Food Certification Class Level I – 10am-2pm. Become a raw food chef and learn how to create quick and easy recipes using organic and nutritious ingredients. Price includes breakfast, lunch and certification. $125. Reinventing Wellness, 8725 Gordonshire Dr., Indpls, 317-408-0110, [email protected], ReinventingWellness.com.Yoga in the Raw – 10am-12:30pm. Jocelin Romero of Raw Gourmet Delights leads a yoga and raw food discussion with live juice demo and tasting. $50/$40 if reg by Mar 5. Cityoga, 2442 N Central Ave, Indpls. 317-920-9642. [email protected]. Cityoga.biz. Community Spring Into Wellness Fair – 1-4pm. Fun activities for all ages, like cardio kickboxing, face painting, health-themed carnival games, a cooking healthy demonstration, and more. Free. Jameson Camp, 2001 Bridgeport Rd, Indpls. Call Jessica 317-241-2661. [email protected]. JamesonCamp.org. Healthy Cooking Class – 5-7pm. Tips and tricks will be shared for delicious and stress-free healthy meals. $35. RSVP at 317-870-7220. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville. WeCreateWellness.com.
SUNDAY, MARCH 20Gong Meditation – 6-7:30pm. Easy Kundalini pos-tures and breathwork, followed by sitting meditation or shavasana while the primal sounds of the gong wash over oneself. Yogi tea and community time afterwards. Cityoga, 2442 N Central Ave, Indpls. 317-430-3875. HariDattiKaur@hotmail.
MONDAY, MARCH 21HTE Product Informational Talk – 6:30-8pm. Includes demo. Call for more info. Cleansing Wa-ters, 5501 E 71st St, Ste A, Indpls. 317-259-0796. CleansingWaters.net.
TUESDAY, MARCH 22Concord Community Center Walk-In Summer Camp Registration Night – 4:30-6pm. For more info call Jessica at 317-241-2661. Jameson Camp, 2001 Bridgeport Rd, Indpls. [email protected]. JamesonCamp.org.
FRIDAY, MARCH 25Dinner on the Farm – 6-9pm. With Jes Richmond, folk rock singer/songwriter. Organic menu, 100% Grassfed Beef, Fish, Pastured Pork, Vegetarian Options. Reservations. Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd., Zionsville, 317-733-1700, TradersPointCreamery.com.
Maya Abdominal Information Talk – 6:30pm. Holistic insights of the reproductive systems. Call for more info. Cleansing Waters, 5501 E 71st St, Ste A, Indpls. 317-259-0796. CleansingWaters.net.Yoga of 12-Step Recovery Leadership Training – 10am-5:30pm. Fri-Sun. Nikki Myers teaches addic-tion and recovery within the mind/body continuum through yoga and tools of 12 step programs. $325/reg by Mar 1, $350/after. Cityoga, 2442 N Central Ave, Indpls. 317-920-9642. [email protected]. Cityoga.biz.
SATURDAY, MARCH 26Beginner’s Yoga Workshop – 10:30am-12pm. This workshop will feature 2 certified instructors for an in-depth beginners intensive workshop. $20. RSVP at 317-870-7220. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville. WeCreateWellness.com.Kids Adventure Party – 12-1pm. Explore yoga poses and breathing techniques with imagery and children’s stories. Parents welcome to participate. Includes craft, prize, and healthy snacks. $25. RSVP at 317-870-7220. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville. WeCreateWellness.com.Esperanza Imports Open House - 2-5pm. Artisan products on display from Guatamala and El Salvador including purses, bead jewelry, clothing, scarves, blankets, children’s items, and home accessories. Free. Cleansing Waters, 5501 E 71st St, Ste A, Indpls. 317-259-0796. CleansingWaters.net.
SUNDAY, MARCH 27By Donation Pranayama Workshop – 6-7pm. Lisa Riolo begins with simple asana (poses) to prepare the body for awareness & breath work. Donation to The Indpls Senior Center. Cityoga, 2442 N Central Ave, Indpls. 317-920-9642. [email protected]. Cityoga.biz.
MONDAY, MARCH 28Esperanza Imports Open House – 5-8pm. See Mar 26 listing. Cleansing Waters, 5501 E 71st St, Ste A, Indpls. 317-259-0796. CleansingWaters.net.
THURSDAY, MARCH 313rd Annual Food Drive Day – 2pm-7pm. Existing patients (seen within past 3 months) receive compli-mentary adjustment for donation of 5 non-perishable items/or $20 donation. Donations to Shared Bless-ings Food Pantry. Danville Chiropractic, 6 Manor Dr, Danville. 317-745-5100. [email protected]. DanvilleChiroCenter.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 23Earth Day Indian Festival – 11am-4pm. Come see what is new and earth friendly. Spondored in part by Natural Awakenings Indianapolis. White River State Park. EarthDayIndiana.org
SUNDAY, MAY 22Topsy-Turvy 5K Walk-A-Thon – 1-4pm. Walk and raise money for summer camp fees. Come dressed inside-out, upside-down, or anything mixed-up and silly. For more info or to volunteer call Jessica at 317-241-2661. Jameson Camp, 2001 Bridgeport Rd, Ind-pls. [email protected]. JamesonCamp.org.
SUNDAY, MAY 29 Jameson Camp’s Open House – 3-5pm. For more info call Jessica at 317-241-2661. Free. Jameson Camp, 2001 Bridgeport Rd, Indpls. [email protected]. JamesonCamp.org.
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dailyPilates Reformer Classes – No Sun classes. Mon: 8am, 9am, 10am, 6:30pm; Tue: 3pm, 6:30pm; Wed: 9am, 10am, 6:30pm; Thurs: 9am, 3pm, 6:30pm; Fri: 6am, 9am, 10am; Sat: 9am, 10am. Engages the mind with the body to create exercises that involve whole body movement. It builds strength without excess bulk, creating a sleek, toned body with slender thighs and flat abs. Pilates also improves overall health re-sulting in increased flexibility, agility and economy of motion. Inner You Pilates, 14950 Greyhound Ct, Indpls. 317-571-8367. InnerYouPilates.com.Waterman’s Farm Market – 8am-7pm. Year round. Large variety of produce and food-related products. 7010 E Raymond St, Indpls. WatermansFarmMarket.com. Locally Grown Gardens – Mon-Fri 9am-9pm; Sat 8am-9pm; Sun 9am-8pm. Year round. Chef owned and operated year round farm market offering a variety of produce, plants, pies, breads and more. Lunch and dinner served daily. 1050 E 54th St, Indpls. 317-255-8555. LocallyGrownGardens.com.Pathways to Wellness New Member Special – 2 weeks unlimited yoga classes. Call for more details 317-569-9090. Village Yoga, 14741 Hazel Dell Xing, Ste 400, Noblesville. 317-569-9090. [email protected]. PathwaysToWellness.us.
sundayGluten Free Baking Day – 8am-1pm; Thurs 7am-2:30pm. Gluten-Free baking day every Thurs and Sun at Tulip Noir Cafe. Creating health conscience meals for optimal health. Tulip Noir Café, 1224 W 86th St, Indpls. 317-848-5252. TulipNoirCafe.com.Message & Meditation – 10-11am. Second Sun each month. This is led by Now Creations founder Vince Lisi. $10/includes a take home CD. Source Yoga, 8609 E 116th St, Fishers. 317-915-9642. SourceYoga.net. Kundalini Yoga – 11am. A unique blend of posture, breathwork, meditation and chanting. Currently working through the chakras. Modifications avail-able for any fitness level. $5. Cityoga, 2442 N Central Ave, Indpls. 317-430-3875. [email protected]. Sahaja Meditation – Noon-1pm. Learn, Practice and enjoy meditation, which de-stresses mind, improves attention and brings inner peace and joy harnessing your own inner energy. Free. Old National Bank, 6135 N College Ave, Broad Ripple. 317-300-4560, [email protected], IndianaMeditation.org.Vinyasa Intensive – 1:30-3:30pm. Third Sun each month. Vinyasa flow yoga led by Liz Molitor. $20 drop in /$15 members. Source Yoga, 8609 E 116th St, Fishers. 317-915-9642. SourceYoga.net.
Warming Up to Hot Vinyasa – 2-3:15pm. A class for those who are either new to yoga or somewhat anxious about the idea of practicing yoga in a hot room. $17 or package. Flourish Yoga + Wellbeing, 10138 Brooks School Rd, Fishers. 317-841-0103. [email protected]. FlourishYoga.Biz.Meditation Class – 6-7pm. A calming, centering meditation that will help one move into the week with peace, rejuevenation, & clarity. Donation. Flourish Yoga + Wellbeing, 10138 Brooks School Rd, Fishers. 317-841-0103. [email protected]. FlourishYoga.Biz.
mondayFarm Market – Mon-Wed, 9am-6pm; Thu-Sat, 9am-7pm. Year Round. Featuring quality apples, pumpkins, plants, local food, produce, meat, and more. Tuttle Orchards, 5717 N County Rd 300 West, Greenfield. 317-326-2278. TuttleOrchards.com. Ananda Mandala with Oneness Blessing – 6:30-8pm. This powerful breath work kick starts the movement of Kundalini energy and raising the vibrations with these amazing energy modalities. $10. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St, Ind-pls. 317-253-5683. [email protected]. MotherNatureSun.com. United Rhythms Drum Circle – 7-8pm. Ages 18+. Community drum circle for releasing stress and reconnecting with self. No experience necessary. Instruments provided. $5. Bongo Boy Recreational Music and Wellness Center, 8481 Bash St, Ste 1100, Indpls. 317-771-0241. [email protected]. BongoBoyMusic.com.
tuesdayTibetan Heart Yoga – 5-6:15pm. First series com-bines heart-opening asana with tong-len (giving & taking) meditation. Class is visualization, meditation and chanting progressing to asana practice with tong-len. $10. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St, Indpls. 317-253-5683.WendyWellness@sbc global.net. MotherNatureSun.com.Cityoga Yoga Teacher Training – 5:30-10pm. Comprehensive introduction to the art and science of yoga. The 200 hour is structured as a 21-week semester. Cityoga, 2442 N Central Ave, Indpls. 317-920-9642. [email protected]. Cityoga.biz.
wednesdayHalf Price Glasses of Wine – All day. Plus, Small Plate Fare featuring Braised Beef Sliders, Roasted Scallops, Butternut Squash Medallions, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus and Eggplant Parmesan. Reserva-tions. Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville, 317-733-1700, TradersPointCreamery.com.
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Gentle Yoga – 11am-12pm. Focus on sequences to relieve fatigue and stress. Props will be used and modifications made as necessary. Pilates Wellness Studio, 1233 Pkwy Dr, Zionsville. Contact Tobie Hall: 317-873-2163. PilatesWellnessStudio.com.12-Step Meditation – 7-8pm. Open to anyone working a 12-step program of recovery regardless of addiction. Based loosely on The 12-Step Buddhist, by Darren Littlejohn. No experience required. Free. The Church Within, 125 Spruce St, Indpls. 317-637-5683. [email protected]. TheChurchWithin.org.
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Gluten Free Baking Day – 7am-2:30pm. See Sun listing. Tulip Noir Café, 1224 W 86th St, Indpls. 317-848-5252. TulipNoirCafe.com.Cloth Diapering 101 – 6:30-8pm. Also every other Sat 12pm. Learn different options available in cloth diapering and see products first hand. Free. Toasty Baby, 10087 Allisonville Rd, Ste C, Fishers. RSVP. ToastyBaby.com.Chakra Dhyana – 6:30-8pm. This 1.5 hour class will consist of Kundalini warmup with Beatles, chanting the Chakra Dhyana and meditation. $15. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St, Indpls. 317-253-5683. [email protected]. MotherNatureSun.com.Free Community Drum Circle – 6:45-8pm. Family-friendly event. No experience is needed. Free. Hand Drum instruction class prior to the drum circle at 6:15-6:45pm. $5. Bongo Boy Recreational Music and Wellness Center, 8481 Bash St, Ste 1100, Indpls. 317-771-0241. [email protected]. BongoBoyMusic.com.Healthy Chocolate – 7pm.An hour that could change one’s life. To get free chocolate, mention Joyce/Jenni. Holiday Inn at the Pyramids. 317-363-2262.
saturdayBook Study – 9am-12noon. Second Sat each month. Now Creations founder, Vince Lisi, leads a book study and currently studying the New Earth by Eckhart Tolle. Fishers United Methodist Church, 9196 E 116th St, Fishers. Visit NowCreations.org for details.Indy Winter Farmers Market – 9:00am-12:30pm. Local produce, baked goods, artisan products and much more. Maxwell Building, 530 E Ohio St, Indpls. IndyWinterFarmersMarket.org.
Mat Pilates – 9-10am. The lululemon athletica Indpls Showroom offers a complimentary, all-levels yoga or Pilates class every Saturday. Instructors change from week to week. Mats are available at the Showroom. Free. lululemon athletica Indpls Showroom, 6402 Cornell Ave, Indpls. 317-253-7195. [email protected]. Lululemon.com.
The Green Market – 9am-12pm. Shop from local farmers and artisans. Get fresh vegetables and local handmade goods and support the community at the same time. In heated barn. The Green Market, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. TPFOrganics.com. Free Martial Arts Intro Session – 10-11am. Instill-ing the qualities of self-confidence, self-discipline and self-control builds a strong foundation for success in all aspects of a person’s life. Free. Broad Ripple Martial Arts Academy, 5145 E 65th St, Ind-pls. 317-251-2488. [email protected]. BroadRippleMartialArts.com. Cloth Diapering 101 – Every other Sat 12pm. See Thurs listing. Free. Toasty Baby, 10087 Allisonville Rd, Ste C, Fishers. RSVP. ToastyBaby.com.Quantum Fit Open House – 12-1:30pm. First Sat each month. Learn Quantum Fit’s training methods: teaches core movements, sound nutritional basics and takes one through one’s fitness assessment workout. Free. Quantum Fit (inside Broad Ripple Martial Arts), 5145 E 65th St, Indpls. 317-658-1827. [email protected]. QFitIndy.com. Vinyasa – 12:30pm. First Sat each month. Also offering one’s first heated yoga class for free even with past attendance/current students. Invoke Studio, 970 Fort Wayne Ave, Ste C, Indpls. 317-631-9642. InvokeStudio.com.Yoga Basics – 1-2pm. Adults. Instructor Tarah Bald-win. $15/drop in. RSVP at 317-870-7220. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville. WeCreateWellness.com.The Yoga of 12-Step Recovery – 3pm. This pro-gram, lead by Nikki Myers and Nate Rush, uses discussion, asana, pranayama and meditation to explore addiction and recovery within the body/mind continuum. It weaves together the wisdom of yoga and the practical tools of 12-step programs. Donations. Cityoga, 2442 Central Ave, Indpls. 317-920-9642. Cityoga.biz.Free Intro to Yoga – 2-3pm. Second Sat each month. Source Yoga, 8609 E.116th St, Fishers. 317-915-9642. SourceYoga.net.
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CAMP - OVERNIGHTJAMESON CAMP2001 Bridgeport Rd, Indianapolis,317-241-2661JamesonCamp.org
Jameson Camp is a resource for the entire Indianapolis community. We offer anywhere from summer camp programming to retreat or meeting spaces to suit your
See ad on page 17. needs. See ad on page ???.CHIROPRACTORDANVILLE CHIROPRACTIC6 Manor Drive, Danville317-745-5100DanvilleChiroCenter.com
Voted “Best of Hendricks County” 2009 and 2010. Chiropractic care combined with massage therapy and rehabilitation exercises relieve pain, allergies, headaches and more. See ad on page 24.
FAMILY CARE CHIROPRACTIC2900 E 96th St., Suite A, Indianapolis317-580-1800FamilyCareChiro.netHome of the 8 Weeks to Wellness comprehensive program, which includes Chiropractic, personal training, nutrition, meditation, and massage therapy.
OPTIMAL WELLNESS CENTER4545 Northwestern Dr., Ste. A, Zionsville317-870-7220WeCreateWellness.com
From pediatrics to geriatrics, our caring doctors offer hope and education with a variety of techniques from manual and instrument adjusting to
digestive or cranial therapy. See ad on page 18.
SPINAL LOGIC CHIROPRACTIC1300 E. Main St., Danville317-745-5111SpinalLogicChiropractic.com
Receive only the finest quality care through the use of modern chiropractic equipment and technology. Natural alternatives for headaches, pain, fatigue, and more. See ad on page 9.
STILLPOINT FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC, INC.9780 Lantern Rd., Ste. 230, Fishers317-863-0365DrPennella.com
Comprehensive chiropractic care for the entire family. We may help you with ADHD, allergies, asthma, pain, ear infections, nutrition and more. See ad on page 25.
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WAITSTAFF WANTED – Tulip Noir Café, an independent/local, seasonal breakfast/lunch café is seeking experienced, energetic, health conscious, and dependable waitstaff. The application is available under “contacts” on our website, tulipnoircafe.com. Send resume/inquires to [email protected].
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COLON HYDROTHERAPYCLEANSING WATERS5501 E. 71st St., Ste A, Indianapolis317-259-0796CleansingWaters.net
We promote a “cleansing” lifestyle that focuses on balancing the
inner ecosystem at our colon hydrotherapy center. This lifestyle incorporates regular internal cleansing, detoxification and nourishment programs. See ad on page 9.NATURAL REJUVENATION, INC.6650 W. 10th St., Indianapolis 317-243-3550NaturalRejuvenation.com
Colon hydrotherapy and detox specialist for over 36 years and four generations. Teaching the raw living food
lifestyle, herbology, homeopathy and nutritional testing. See ad on page 21.
ENERGY HEALINGSUBTLE ENERGY THERAPIES Cara Shobe217-348-8284
Dismantle-the-stress and be restored to wellness and vitality. Sixteen years experience in stress reduction, specializing in Craniosacral, Spinal Integration, Biofield therapies, and cutting-
edge Scio/Indigo Biofeedback. FARMERS’ MARKETS/NATURAL/ORGANIC
THE GREEN MARKET9101 Moore Rd., Zionsville317-733-1700TradersPointCreamery.com
Indiana’s only year-round market, bringing you sustainably produced local
goods. Winter hours, Saturdays from 9am-12pm. See ad on page 6.
INDY WINTER FARMERS’ MARKET530 E. Ohio St., IndianapolisSaturdays 9am-12:30pm
Connecting local farmers with city residents by delivering fresh healthy vegetables, fruit, meat, baked goods, herbs, natural cleaning products and other locally produced food & household products.
FARMS - ORGANICLIFE CERTIFIED ORGANIC FARMNATURE’S CROSSROADSLifefarmcsa.comNaturesCrossroads.com
Enjoy a variety of certified organic produce through the Community Supported Agriculture program and buy locally grown certified organic seeds and seedlings and
grow local. See ad on page 21.
TRADERS POINT CREAMERY, THE LOFT RESTAURANT & DAIRY BAR9101 Moore Rd., Zionsville317-733-1700TradersPointCreamery.comThis artisan dairy farm is a serene break from the city hustle. Serving Brunch, Lunch & Dinner for the ultimate organic farm to table experience! See ad on page 19.
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINEOPTIMAL WELLNESS CENTER4545 Northwestern Dr., Ste. A, Zionsville317-870-7220WeCreateWellness.com
Dr. Montieth offers natural, safe and effective treatments for the entire family. Natural hormone balancing, fibromyalgia, fatigue, depression, anxiety, seizures, attention, focus and more.
See ad on page 18.GREEN CLEANING SERVICES
ORGANICALLY CLEANChristie Crail317-469-3201Enjoy a pristinely cleaned home or office and breathe easier with the aromatic scents of lavender, mint and citrus. Call to schedule your free estimate. See ad on page 25.
HEALTH/SUPPLEMENTSSHAKLEETammy Mutter866-511-3987HealthyUBiz.com
Increase energy/immune function, optimize health goals and weight with raw food supplements, sport butrition, anti-aging, non-toxic cleaning and skin care. Trusted by NASA, U.S. Olympic
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3 SISTERS CAFÉ6360 Guilford Ave., Indianapolis317-257-5556
Indy’s finest breakfast and best vegetarian dishes for over 15 years. Authentic, slow-cooked made from scratch food, always using mostly local ingredients. Open daily. See ad on page 20.
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GOOD EARTH NATURAL FOOD COMPANY6350 Guilford Avenue, Indianapolis317-253-3709Good-Earth.com
Offering a distinctive and broad selection of natural and organic foods, supplements, beauty products, and apparel. Family owned and operated since 1971. See ad on page 17.
HOLISTIC PROVIDER
ZIONSVILLE HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS CENTER1620 W. Oak St., Ste 100, Zionsville317-733-9630ZionsvilleChiropractor.com
We provide gentle exact chiropractic adjustments; whole food nutrients; time-tested homeopathy to balance body chemistry; and a very powerful breakthrough system to release extremely damaging
emotional stress and tension. See ad on page 20.
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SQUEEZE FRESH SMOOTHIES11769 Commercial Drive, Fishers317-845-99846155 N. Keystone, Indianapolis
Squeeze brings together the finest and freshest ingredients and artfully combines them to create a wide variety of flavorful and healthy products including smoothies, yogurt, energy shots, and juice.
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MASSAGE SCHOOLINDIANA COLLEGE OF SPORTS & MEDICAL MASSAGE3934 West 96th Street, Indianapolis317-641-8121IndianaMassageCollege.com
Earn your National Massage Certification in 1 year. “I replaced my corporate
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MASSAGE THERAPYOPTIMAL WELLNESS CENTER4545 Northwestern Dr., Ste.A, Zionsville317-870-7220WeCreateWellness.com
Whether you have a physical condition or need energy balancing, our experienced therapists offer a variety of massages, reiki, healing
touch, kinesiotaping, or graston. See ad on page 18.
MEDITATIONSAHAJA MEDITATION317-300-4560IndianaMeditation.orgSahaja Meditation is a simple and spontaneous meditation technique, which de-stresses mind, improves attention and brings inner peace and joy harnessing inner energy. Everyone welcome. See ad on page 27.
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NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN
DAVIS CLINICBoard Certified Naturopathic [email protected]
Dr. Davis provides naturopathic medicine to prevent and treat chronic disease, combining Western medical knowledge and natural therapies to support your health and vitality.
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REINVENTING WELLNESSSarah Stout CCN, HHC, Raw Foods [email protected]
Offering a variety of nutritional and holistic health counseling services. Specializing in raw foods certifications, private cooking classes, corporate services, and menu planning. See ad on page 21.
PET STORE
PET SUPPLIES PLUSAvon - Rockville RdBroad Ripple - 62nd St. & KeystoneGreenwood - County Line & EmersonNoblesville - S.R. 37 North of 32PSPIndy.comGreatest selection of products that improve your pet’s well-being. See ad on page 22.
PILATES
INNER YOU PILATES14950 Greyhound Court, Carmel317-571-8367InnerYouPilates.com
Pilates exercise focuses on learning to move better so the benefits are felt in everyday life. Join a class or sign up for private
sessions. See ad on page 11.
PILATES WELLNESS STUDIO1233 Parkway Dr., Zionsville317-873-2163PilatesWellnessStudio.com
Pilates provides healthy movement and builds strength from the “inside out.” It improves breathing, balance, posture and helps your internal systems function better. Also offering massage, yoga and
personal training. See ad on page 20.
PREGNANCY WELLNESS
STILLPOINT FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC, INC.9780 Lantern Rd., Ste 230, Fishers317-863-0365DrPennella.com
Dr. Pennella offers nutritional counseling and hair analysis for the benefit of balancing her patients from the inside out. See ad on page 25.
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GREEN B.E.A.N. DELIVERY317-377-0470Info@GreenBeanDelivery.comGreenBeanDelivery.com
Green Bean Delivery works with local farmers and artisans to bring organic produce and natural groceries to your door
year-round. Indianapolis and surrounding areas. See ad on page 27.
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NATURE’S KARMA14511 Clay Terrace Blvd., Ste 130, Carmel317-843-9999NaturesKarma.org
Devoted to providing high-quality items via Fair Trade, environmentally friendly goodies and organic skin care products
that are made with all of nature’s wonders. See ad on page 21.
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HEALTH YOURSELF MASSAGE, LLC3934 West 96th Street, Indianapolis317-379-6007HYMassage.com
Get rid of chronic pain or improve your favorite sport (golf, tennis, weightlifting, etc.) through solution therapy massage. Accepting new appointments.
SUPER FOODS
XOÇAI HEALTHY CHOCOLATE Jeanne McCullough 317-371-1492 [email protected] AmazingChocolateTeam.com
Our chocolate is made with a patented cold pressing technology allowing it to maintain the extreme levels of antioxidants naturally found in cacao, nature’s highest antioxidant super food. Tastes great.
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WELLNESS CENTER
PATHWAYS TO WELLNESS14741 Hazel Dell Xing, Noblesville317-569-9090PathwaysToWellness.us
A family-owned wellness center focusing on yoga, massage, lifestyle counseling and sports training. We are happy to help you find your optimum life. See ad on page 14.
ZIONSVILLE HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTER1620 W. Oak Street, Ste 100, Zionsville317-733-9630ZionsvilleChiropractor.com
The practice includes comprehensive wellness chiropractic services to release damaging neurological disturbances and tension patterns resulting from excessive physical, chemical and emotional stress. See ad
on page 20.
WOMEN’S WELLNESSSOLIS WOMEN’S HEALTH11450 N. Meridian St., Carmel317-872-3583SolisHealth.com
Dedicated exclusively to breast cancer screening and diagnosis,
patients can expect a level of professional attention and personal care not found anywhere else. See ad on page 18.
YOGACITYOGA SCHOOL OF YOGA AND HEALTH2442 N Central Avenue, Indianapolis317-920-9642CitYoga.biz
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OSchool for yoga and health dedicated
to improving total well-being and quality of life. Offering Yoga Alliance registered Yoga Teacher Training Programs with Nikki Myers and Marsha Pappas. See ad on page 14. OPTIMAL WELLNESS CENTER4545 Northwestern Dr., Ste.A, Zionsville317-870-7220WeCreateWellness.com
Our beautiful studio and team of registered instructors and meditation guides will help new to experienced yogis bend toward bliss at
our convenient wellness facility. See ad on page 18.PEACE THROUGH YOGAIn the heart of Eagle Creek Park317-679-1168PeaceThroughYoga.com
Feel at peace at the end of a yoga class with a natural realignment of your body and a natural realignment of your perception of life. See ad on page 14.
SOURCE YOGA8609 E. 116th St., Fishers317-915-9642SourceYoga.net
Yoga is a scientific discipline of removing or eradicating stress and tension at its
source. We provide you with the tools for becoming strong in mind and body. Over 20 classes, workshops and personal training. See ad on page 14.
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