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September 2012 | Indianapolis | NACrossroadscom

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NATIONAL YOGA MONTH

Functional MedicineAddressing the Root Cause of Disease

Express YourselfWays to Explore Community Arts

Doggy Losthellip Microchips Provide Peace of Mind

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We are all born curious and creative beings So itrsquos strange that many of us do not recognize this facet of ourselves as we grow up We

become older and more experienced in many ways without seeing how we creatively stretch ourselves simply in managing everyday life

We all know the saying that curiosity killed the cat but maybe itrsquos what gave him nine lives as well Just as children need creative playtime to develop any number of skills exercising our innate imagination and inventiveness throughout life is vital to our health and wellbeing

From earliest recorded history humans have come together in community to share artful activities as avenues of expression celebration and release Instruments rhythms and dance steps may be more complex today but the appeal of music and movement is universal The same principle applies across the board Appreciating art is as essential as performing it

It is not surprising that Judith Fertig reports in our feature article this month ldquoExploring Our Creative Siderdquo how people all over the United States find themselves joyfully participating in community arts programs Those she interviewed attest how engaging in such programs gives them the creative outlets that help them thrive They have found fun personal growth wellness and community

We were also blessed this month with new cover art from a budding young artist discovered at Art With A Heart organization Please read more about Emily our cover artist on page 12 and about this group on page 6 and how you can become involved in supporting the local arts

We hope the stories shared in these pages will inspire you to try something new maybe a drumming circle garage band dance event or Kirtan concert at a local yoga studio This city has something special to support everyonersquos muse

Letrsquos all let our curiosity out of the box a bit more this month and see what new inspirations we find We invite you now to turn the page and get happy

Cover artwork finalists from Art With A Heart Organization Congratulations Emily Sandlin on being selected for the September cover

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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier more balanced life In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health nutrition fitness personal growth green living creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle

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14 eXPLORING OuR CReATIve SIDe Engaging in Community Arts Brings Unexpected Rewards by Judith Fertig

18 INJuRY-FRee YOGA Proven Approaches for Safe Practice by Lynda Bassett

20 FuNCTIONAL meDICINe Taking the Whole Toolbox Approach by Kathleen Barnes

22 PeACe mAIL Spreading Good Will on Earth Through Art by April Thompson

23 JuLIA CAmeRON SPeAKS FROm HeR HeART Creating a Life Beyond Need and Worry by Linda Sechrist

24 DOGGY LOSThellip AND FOuND AGAIN Microchips Provide Peace of Mind by Avery Mack

26 mAKING ALLOWANCeS Learning to Manage Money at a Young Age by Sharon Lechter

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newsbriefs Saturday Art Classes Available on Mass AvenueArt With A Heart now offers

Saturday classes at their new studio at 1125 Brookside Avenue (10th amp Massachusetts Ave) A sliding scale of fees makes these classes affordable for all families If you have a talented child who needs encouragement in their artistic development call 317-602-7222 and ask for Kaitlyn

Are you a supporter of the arts Here are some ways you can help Art With A Heart regardless of your budget

bull Like us on Facebookbull Tell your friends about usbull Volunteer in a classroombull Volunteer in the officebull Help raise a giving circle ndash we give you support

you raise the money $1000 from donors (matched with $500 from our grants) pays for an afterschool program for an entire semester

bull Refer teachers to us ndash we look for qualified art teachers and practicing artists who have at least two years experience in urban schools

bull Does your employer match your contributions $50 from you gets us $100 and pays for one student to take part in an afterschool program To learn about us go to ArtWithAHeartus To see whatrsquos happening in our classrooms visit Facebookcomartwithaheartindy See ad on page 15

Nourish Your Vibrant Health at Santosha SchoolSantosha School in Indianapolis expands its offerings

with a blossoming schedule of daily yoga classes wellness training workshops and Ayurvedic health consultations Santosharsquos dedicated team of teachers and healers embrace a supportive and experiential approach to offer simple and powerful lifestyle tools based in the ancient sciences of Yoga Ayurveda and the wisdom of the healing arts Opened last February and led by nationally recognized master yoga teacher Pierre Couvillion E-RYT500 and respected local family physician and yoga teacher Ann Collins MD RYT200 the unique yoga and holistic wellness center continues to create a ldquotransformation stationrdquo in a safe nourishing environment and supports the evolution of your healthiest most vibrant self

Santosha means ldquocontentmentrdquo in the ancient language of Sanskrit Awareness and acceptance of what is true in this moment is the first step to embracing meaningful change The Santosha School is a community dedicated to empowering individuals and families to reclaim and nurture a natural state of health vitality and joyfulness

Location 1409 E 86th St (in Nora next to the Monon Trail) For more information schedule of classes or to schedule a consultation call 317-405-8248 email SantoshaSantosha-Schoolcom or visit Santosha-Schoolcom See ad on page 18

The Central Indiana Walk to Defeat ALS will be on Saturday 92212

The walk will take place at White

River State Park with check-in at 10am The walk begins at 12pm and is two miles in length Al l Walk routes a r e whee l cha i r a c c e s s i b l e a n d Walk Day activities include something for all ages

More and more people are feeling the impact of ALS Every 90 minutes a person in this country is diagnosed with ALS and every 90 minutes another person will lose their battle against this disease ALS occurs throughout the world with no racial ethnic or socioeconomic boundaries No age boundaries either ndash more and more young people are being diagnosed with ALS

This crippling disease can strike anyone Presently there is no known cause or cure and it costs loved ones an average of $200000 a year to provide the care ALS patients need

For more information visit httptinyurlcom99kj9of or to join the Xocai Team and walk with Joyce Kleinman and her daughter Jenni Berebitski visit httptinyurlcom9std4h5

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Ailanto Health Beyond Medicine Changes Name to Spahr CenterDr Roge r

Spahr has built a strong reputation for helping clients lead lives filled with health and vitality by treating them as whole beings rather than a mere collection of symptoms Now he has changed the name of his functional medicine practice from Ailanto Health Beyond Medicine to the Spahr Center conveniently located on the north side of Indianapolis and is offering readers that mention this news brief in September or October a 25 percent discount off their first visit

Dr Spahrrsquos approach uncovers and treats underlying causes and imbalances that keep patients from enjoying optimal health plus helps maintain primary health through prevention With a full range of treatment options available including chiropractic care massage nutritional management and much more each patient is regarded as an individual with a distinct makeup the basis for all care

Restoring hormone balances can be a key factor in restoring health and vitality One particular treatment involves using bioidentical hormones Dr Spahr considers these genetic matches to naturally occurring hormones far safer than other widely used hormone substitutes and his treatment delivery method minimizes patient effort and unnecessary side effects Assessments that reveal nutritional digestive immune and other system imbalances plus methods for righting them through nutrient replacement supplements and healthy lifestyle practices play an equally important role in Spahr Center treatments

Anyone looking for a unique health center that offers individuality wholeness and total well-being as central philosophies can call upon Dr Spahr By going beyond disease treatment into full patient care the center helps the people of our area live life to the fullest

Location For more information or to make an appointment call 317-708-3939 email NurseSpahrCentercom or visit SpahrCentercom

Dr Roger Spahr

National Yoga Month Celebration Kicks OffYoga studios teachers and students

are celebrat ing Yoga Month throughout the country with free classes and events during September For the third year Natural Awakenings is a sponsor of National Yoga Month This grassroots healthy living campaign and national observance hosts the One Week Free Yoga Card program with more than 1600 yoga studios offering free classes to new students during September and October Cards can be downloaded from YogaMonthorg and redeemed at participating studios throughout the United States

Yoga Month Founder Johannes R Fisslinger says ldquoExperience is a powerful teacher so we decided to give people the opportunity to try yoga for themselvesrdquo

Hundreds of community yoga events are registered and searchable in the organizationrsquos online yoga finder The culminating event for the month-long campaign is The Time for Yoga a global community practice on September 30 The Yoga Month campaignrsquos programs facilitate actionable guidance for individuals wanting to better their health through yoga

Yoga Month is a campaign of The Yoga Health Foundation a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization with a mission to promote preventive health care and inspire a healthy lifestyle In 2011 more than 25000 cards for free yoga were printed and 650 events were posted on the organizationrsquos website

For more information and to find local Yoga Month events visit YogaMonthorg

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Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis Courses Offered via New PracticeKindra Hunckler has recently completed

certification as a Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis Instructor and founded Elegant Journey Hypnobabiescopy Birth Services LLC through which she is offering Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis courses and Doula services The first six-week course will be held from 6 to 9 pm September 17 and continue on the following five Monday evenings at Metta Yoga Initiative in Moon Block Park near downtown Indianapolis

The o therwise na tu ra l p rocess of childbirth in our modern society is increasingly managed by technology and drugs Sometimes medical intervention can be positive and even life-saving but sometimes can be physically spiritually and emotionally harmful For families who value a more natural way of living and wish for their birth experience to be both natural and comfortable Hypnobabies offers excellent information and tools

For those seeking a course to help them prepare for a natural and joyous birthingmdasheither soon or sometime in the futuremdashthis is a new and different option they may not be aware of Hypnobabies developed and founded in 2001 by Kerry Tuschoff now has more than 120 certified instructors in the United States and Canada Hunckler also offers classes at the Natural Parenting Education Network in Lafayette

Hypnobabies is a six-week comprehensive childbirth education course in which expecting mothers and their birth-partners learn all they need to know to have the healthiest most comfortable and enjoyable pregnancy and birth experience including nutrition and exercise for a healthy pregnancy and easier birth comprehensive coverage of the benefits and risks of different birth options that will enable them to make informed birth choices and advice to help obtain and practice real medical self-hypnosis tools

Along with the Hypnobabies certification Hunckler is also a DONA-trained Birth Doula has an MA in Health Communication from Purdue University and is a Hypno-mom herself As a doula and instructor she provides the information to make informed choices the respect and encouragement to feel confident in those choices and the tools to have the most enjoyable birth experience possible

Class location 2809 E 10th St For more information or to register for the course call 765-586-7378 email ElegantHypnogmailcom or visit Facebookcomeleganthypno Also visit Hypnobabiescom

Inspirational Concert and Workshop at Unity of Indy Karen Taylor-Good was nominated for

a Grammy for her song ldquoHow Can I Help You Say Goodbyerdquo Her songs have been recorded by famous musicians She has also sung on recordings and movie soundtracks with Dolly Parton Willie Nelson Elvis Presley and many others She is a multi-talented and award-winning songwriter vocalist author entrepreneur motivational speaker and philanthropist Ms Taylor-Good blends her motivational speaking skills story-telling and music for an entertaining and spiritually engaging performance

Ms Taylor-Good will also be Unity of Indianapolisrsquo guest speaker for a musical service on Sunday September 16 at 1000 am To learn more about Ms Taylor-Goodrsquos music please visit her website at KarenTaylorGoodcom

Concert is Saturday September 15 For further information and start time call 317-635-4066 See ad on page 26

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Imaginative Inspiring HS Senior Portraits by Yelena Photographer of Joy If you f ind most

high school senior portraits uninspiring c o n s i d e r t h e expertise and fresh perspective of Yelena Yahontova of Yelena Photographer of Joy in Bloomington Mostly known for her soulful and magical portraits of families children and women shersquos especially looking to assist high school seniors this autumn who dare to dream of nothing less than their senior portraits having the touch of magic

She says her mission is to ldquocreate soulful magical and joyful portraits for seniors that bring a smile to every time you look at themrdquo The elements in the process include ldquoYou naturersquos exquisite integral help a lot of talent and a lot of funrdquo

The ldquomagical fairy godmotherrdquo also has a collection of clothing costumes and accessories that resembles a princessrsquos closetmdashvintage dresses modern evening gowns hats flower headers shawls veils and more ldquoFormal posed studio portrait photography has been done for almost 200 years For me it was not inspiringrdquo she says Instead she draws on her life in Belarus and the Slavic fairy tales of her childhood A published poet with a masterrsquos degree in humanities and a keen interest in mythology she brings an eclectic perspective Her portraits of senior girls look like ldquothey have just jumped out of a fairytale book pagerdquo

She believes beautiful senior portraits make a subject feel beautiful important and special If a senior girl loves her portraits it helps raise her self-esteem Above all these portraits will be cherished for many many years to come in onersquos family

Location 924 W 17th St For more information or to make an appointment call 812-333-8178 or visit PhotographyOfJoycom See ad on page 3

Massage Envy Hosts Healing Hands for Arthritis Fundraiser

Massage Envy t h e p i o n e e r

and national leader of a f fordable and convenient massage and spa services has joined forces with the Arthritis Foundation to host Healing Hands for Arthritis a one-day national event to build awareness and raise funds to fight arthritis Ten dollars from every one-hour massage and

facial provided by the spa on September 19 will be donated to the Arthritis Foundation

ldquoTherersquos no better way to give back than to treat yourself a friend or family member to a relaxing and rejuvenating massage or facialrdquo says Bree Emsweller Massage Envy owner ldquoWe strongly encourage the Indianapolis community to come out on September 19 to help fight a disease that affects 50 million Americans and is actually our nationrsquos leading cause of disability

ldquoPartnering with the Arthritis Foundation was a natural fit as we both a share a common understanding about the seriousness of the disease the potential power of massage therapy to relieve certain symptoms and what must be done to prevent cure and control itrdquo

In the past two years Massage Envy has donated nearly $100000 to fund clinical research related to the benefits of massage therapy Recent scientific studies have found that massage therapy increases immune function decreases stress levels and reduces recovery time in many medical conditions including arthritis

All proceeds donated during Healing Hands for Arthritis will support the Arthritis Foundationrsquos nationwide efforts to prevent control and cure arthritis Additionally Muradreg Massage Envy Sparsquos strategic skin care partner will donate 10 percent of all sales from their products sold at Massage Envy Spa locations during the event to the Arthritis Foundation

To make an appointment for the event contact the nearest location by visiting MassageEnvycom See ad on page 13

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FeW uS ADuLTS ReGuLARLY PRACTICe HeALTHY HABITS

A recent American Heart Association (AHA) survey reports that only 12 percent of American adults regularly

practice the healthy-life trifecta of good nutrition exercise and oral care The most common excuse is a lack of time Of those surveyed 80 percent said that eating at least nine servings of fruit and vegetables daily is a struggle About 60 percent find it difficult to log the associationrsquos recommended 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week At least 25 percent donrsquot brush and rinse twice daily and floss at least once daily Yet 90 percent of Americans like the idea of improving their health The AHA ldquoMy Heart My Liferdquo initiative offers a straightforward set of solutions to help families understand how to make incremental changes that have long-term health impact (MyLifeCheckHeartorg) ldquoWhether it is simply adding a 30-minute brisk walk to your day eating a few more fruits and vegetables with meals balancing your calories and physical activity to achieve a healthy body weight or creating routine oral care habitsmdashit all contributes to an overall healthier lifestylerdquo says Cardiologist Tracy Stevens a professor of medicine with Saint Lukersquos Cardiovascular Consultants in Kansas City Missouri

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FeW uS ADuLTS ReGuLARLY PRACTICe HeALTHY HABITS

A recent American Heart Association (AHA) survey reports that only 12 percent of American adults regularly

practice the healthy-life trifecta of good nutrition exercise and oral care The most common excuse is a lack of time Of those surveyed 80 percent said that eating at least nine servings of fruit and vegetables daily is a struggle About 60 percent find it difficult to log the associationrsquos recommended 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week At least 25 percent donrsquot brush and rinse twice daily and floss at least once daily Yet 90 percent of Americans like the idea of improving their health The AHA ldquoMy Heart My Liferdquo initiative offers a straightforward set of solutions to help families understand how to make incremental changes that have long-term health impact (MyLifeCheckHeartorg) ldquoWhether it is simply adding a 30-minute brisk walk to your day eating a few more fruits and vegetables with meals balancing your calories and physical activity to achieve a healthy body weight or creating routine oral care habitsmdashit all contributes to an overall healthier lifestylerdquo says Cardiologist Tracy Stevens a professor of medicine with Saint Lukersquos Cardiovascular Consultants in Kansas City Missouri

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According to a recent University of Illinois study bioactive compounds in

mate tea a beverage consumed in South America for its medicinal properties killed human colon cancer cells in vitro The scientists attribute this surprising health benefit to the tearsquos caffeine derivatives that not only induced death in the cancer cells but also reduced important markers of inflammation

Source University of Illinois College of Agricultural Consumer and Environmental Sciences

20-Second Trust FactorFirst impressions not only countmdashthey are surprisingly

accurate at least when it comes to detecting whether a stranger is ldquomaderdquo to be compassionate trustworthy or kind New research by the University of California Berkeley suggests that it can take just 20 seconds to recognize who is genetically so inclined Two dozen couples participated in the study and provided DNA samples Researchers documented them as they talked about times when they had suffered A separate group of observers that did not know the couples were shown 20-second video segments of only

the listeners and asked to rate which participants seemed most compassionate based on facial expressions and body language The listeners that received the highest ratings for empathy turned out to possess a particular variation of the oxytocin receptor gene known as the GG genotype Dubbed the ldquolove hormonerdquo oxytocin is naturally secreted into the bloodstream and the brain where it promotes social interaction bonding and romantic love ldquoPeople canrsquot see genes so there has to be something going on that is signaling these genetic differences to the strangersrdquo says Aleksandr Kogan lead author of the study ldquoWhat we found is that the people that had two copies of the G version displayed more trustworthy behaviors more head nods eye contact smiling and open body posture These behaviors signaled kindness to the strangersrdquo

Can Parents Teach PeaceA recent study suggests they can Researchers from Virginia

Commonwealth University in Richmond and the University of Illinois system studied more than 5500 students at 37 middle schools focusing on this age group because aggressive behavior tends to escalate during the transition from childhood to adolescence The researchers found that violent behavior in general increased throughout the three years of middle school especially among girls The good news is that children whose parents actively advocate peaceful conflict resolution acted less aggressively even if they attended more violent schools

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globalbriefs

Cool Schools Spotlight on Sustainable CollegesEnvironmental credentials in addition to academic excellence and affordable tuition are gaining traction in the collegiate selection process according to The Princeton Reviewrsquos latest poll Its Hopes and Worries survey sampled 7445 college-bound students nationwide and found that 68 percent say commitment to sustainability impacts their college choice based on campus environmental initiatives how deeply the curriculum integrates sustainability and how well the colleges prepare students for green jobs The 16 institutions of higher learning considered most eco-savvy are American University Arizona State University College of the Atlantic Dickinson College Georgia Institute of Technology Harvard University Northeastern University Oregon State University San Francisco State University The State University of New York-Binghamton University of California-Santa Cruz The University of Maine University of Washington University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Virginia Tech and Warren Wilson College ldquoThe best schools integrate sustainability across their community [in] how they manage their finances academic offerings and operations They donrsquot treat sustainability as an add-on or extra credit assignmentrdquo says Rachel Gutter director of the US Green Building Councilrsquos Center for Green Schools ldquoBut even the best still havehellip a long way to go and therersquos a moment for humility in thatrdquo

Source Fast Company

Bunker Hunker Down is the New UpDesigner Matthew Fromboluti of Washington University in St Louis Missouri has turned conventional wisdom about modern construction upside-down with his architectural design AboveBelow submitted for the eVolo Skyscraper Competition His underground skyscraper would theoretically fill a 900-foot-deep 300-acre-wide crater left by the Lavender Pit copper mine in Bisbee Arizona A cone-shaped inverted tower would allow people to live work and even grow food in a huge cavern covered by a dome The building is designed to maintain a comfortable temperature via a passive climate-control system suited to the hot desert environment A solar chimney provides natural ventilation as the sun heats the air at the surface causing it to rise and draw cooler air up through vents at the bottom The moving air passes through wind turbines at the top of the chimney generating electricity Frombolutirsquos aim is to atone for the minersquos destruction of the landscape by finding new ways to harvest the energy that went into excavating it suggesting that no design should be considered ldquooff the tablerdquo when planning for the future

Source ForumForTheFutureorg

This monthrsquos cover artist is Emily Sandlin who lives in Franklin

Township Indianapolis Emily is a 9th grade student at Franklin Central High School and participated in Art With A Heart classes this summer at the Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center

coverartist

Familyemily Sandlin

See page 13 for information on submitting your

artwork for a future cover

of Natural Awakenings

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Trash FashionsThe Rehabilitation of PlasticThe rap on most plastic is that although it can be recycled it doesnrsquot decompose in landfills For a period of time the city of Houston halted its composting of household yard waste due to the cost of having to cut and empty the plastic bags used in curbside pickup even though the annual landfill fees exceeded $1 million But now the service has resumed based on the use of new compostable plastic bags that require no special handling the city even garners income from sales of composted clippings Dinnerware such as utensils plates and cups is another niche market in which advocates see potential for use of compostable plastics especially by cafeterias restaurants and other institutions Not only are such items not biodegradable they often end up being thrown out with food waste Biodegradable polymers that break down in a matter of months are more expensive for example the BASF companyrsquos Ecoflex material costs about two-and-a-half times more than the polyethylene it replaces But proponents say that it provides value by enabling the large-scale collection of organic waste such as grass clippings and food and that the potential for growth is enormous

Source Chemical ampEngineering News

Picture Your Art on Our CoversSubmit your artwork or photos to Natural Awakenings for the chance to be on a coverFor more information including a list of monthly themes submission terms and format requirements visit

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Three years ago Janine Joslin a savvy business executive set her sights on becoming a

Dazzler and today is a proud member of the Leawood Kansas chapter of community tap-dancing troupes ldquoI love to dance and perform and I felt that had been missing from my own liferdquo she says After a friend suggested it Joslin showed up for her first practice ready to go wearing tights and tap shoes Potential Dazzlers must prove theyrsquove learned the routines before being selected to perform for the public Luckily says Joslin ldquoIrsquom a quick studyrdquo and soon took her place in this 50-and-up womenrsquos group that likes to routinely Shuffle Off to Buffalo at area retirement facilities church halls and special events Learning the stop-and-go Broadway-style routines such as Steppinrsquo Out and Millie is more of a mental challenge than aerobic exercise comments Joslin ldquoThe main thing is it exercises your brainrdquo Performing for appreciative groups is a great feeling she notes and helps

make the twice-weekly practices

worthwhile Just b e i n g a r o u n d

inspiring women has helped Joslin

look at aging d i f f e r e n t l y S h e rsquo s n o w

a p p l y i n g h e r business skills to set up her

troupersquos first website J o s l i n rsquo s e x p e r i e n c e p r ove s wh a t many dancers artists writers a c t o r s a n d musicians know Active hands-o n g r o u p participation in the arts is beneficial on

many levels

National TrendIn a recent study commissioned by the Wallace Foundation Gifts of the Muse Reframing the Debate About the Benefits of the Arts the researchers found that ldquoPeople that engage in arts in a group setting develop a sense of

community as they exchange favors (such as meeting to learn lines or loaning painting supplies) identify themselves with a cast music ensemble or choral group and develop a sense of trust and expectations of reciprocityrdquo It also noted ldquoThrough the arts of ethnic traditionsmdashsuch as classical Indian dance Jamaican steel drums or Japanese raku ceramicsmdashparticipants develop and maintain their cultural heritage and communicate their cultural identity to outsidersrdquo

Gateway ExperiencesMost art disciplines can be experienced at any age No previous t r a i n i n g o r a b i l i t y i s required just a cu r ious spi r i t and willingness to participate and learn Fun opt ions range from a painting party in which participants set up an easel and paint a canvas at Uncorkrsquod Art in Washington DC (UncorkdArtcom) to African drumming at DrumRise in Decatur Georgia (DrumRisenet) ldquoA drumming class is a great way to reduce stress have fun relax and reenergize all at the same time it has even been shown to positively affect your immune systemrdquo say co-founders Amy Jackson and Colleen Caffrey Such activities allow us to dabble and explore amidst the power of a

Exploring Our Creative Side

Engaging in Community Arts Brings Unexpected Rewards

by Judith Fertig

ldquoTurning moving spinning dresses swirling music beating eyes in contact with a partner then another then another then another and the fiddle turns a corner the phrase repeats the dance repeats You smile Your body smilesrdquo

~ Doug Plummer photographer and contra dancer Seattle Washington

15natural awakenings September 2012

group and maximize the joy of artful endeavors which many prefer to the cost of individual lessons One of the most accessible community arts is choral music as it requires no special equipment Singing in a group can also become a community tradition that gathers people of all ages and lifestyles in fellowship and celebration Since 1882 singing Handelrsquos Messiah has become an annual highlight for a Swedish wheat-farming community in South-Central Kansas For three months before Palm Sunday 200 farmers homemakers college students and business owners from the Lindsborg area gather twice weekly to rehearse the three-hour piece (BethanylbeduOratorio_Historyhtml) Becky Anderson the owner of Lindsborgrsquos Swedish Country Inn who has sung for 41 years points to a particularly thrilling moment during each performance ldquoThere is just this exhilaration as the audience jumps to their feet yelling lsquoBrava Bravarsquo Golly

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thatrsquos funrdquo Chicagoans maintain a similar holiday tradition For 35 years free Do-It-Yourself Messiah concerts have provided a community-funded uplift (imfChicagoorg) Thousands of audience members lend their voices to thrilling performances of this masterpiece led by a world-class conductor and soloists and backed by an all-volunteer orchestra of local professionals and amateur musicians S tory te l l ing i s ye t another community performing art that requires no special equipment The National Storytelling Network (StoryNetorg) advances the art of storytelling through a nat ional conference and local storytelling guilds The Lehigh Valley Storytelling Guild in Pennsylvania meets once a month at a local coffee house (LVStorytellersorg) Members include professional and amateur storytellers poets actors and newcomers that love to practicemdashor just listen tomdashthis ancient art Strong community and cultural identity is forged on other stages as well The Community Actors Theatre in San Diego Californiarsquos Oak Park performs many plays written by local playwrights exploring themes in black culture (CommunityActorsTheatrecom) For Calvin Manson a local poet and playwright who teaches acting workshops the nonprofit venue feels like a mom-and-pop outfit ldquoThey have the raw talent that could be developed into something wonderful People donrsquot

ldquoA hunch is creativity trying to tell you somethingrdquo~Frank Capra

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Since 1873 the Cincinnati Ohio May Festival has served as a shining example of community showmanship (MayFestivalcom) Chorus auditions are held in September rehearsals begin in January and concerts routinely sell out by May Music cr i t ic Nancy Mal i tz comments ldquoItrsquos that special tiny sliver of the year when everybody stretches When hundreds of amateur singers accelerate the tempo by devoting every night to rehearsal and every day to thoughts of the concerts to comehellip when audiences look their finest clap their loudestrdquo Lawrence Coleman a chorus member for 15 years has found that singing and networking with other May Festival vocalists has paid off in surprising ways ldquoIrsquove recorded and had other singing engagements and opportunities all because Irsquove been connected to the chorus and the people in itrdquo he says Coleman also sings with the rhythm and blues gospel group Fo Mo Brothers performing at area churches and the Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion Coleman remarks ldquoI have friends in the chorus from very different walks of life We come together for the single purpose of making great music People of differing backgrounds and schools of thought can do more than coexist Itrsquos confirmed for me that we can learn to celebrate our differences when we have a common goalrdquo Even those that donrsquot feel inherently artistic can find venturing into an art form unexpectedly rewarding Channeling an inner Elizabeth Bennett or Mr Darcy is commonplace in Bay Area English Regency Society waltzes

and ldquolongwaysrdquo dances in Palo Alto California (baersorg) Alan Winston a computer systems administrator and veteran dance caller observes that these patterned dances appeal to math-science-logic-computer types ldquoItrsquos a great place for people that live in their heads to get out and be socialrdquo he says Appropriately the dances all feature choreography from Jane Austenrsquos era Depending on the theme of the dancemdashlike the sophisticated Cyprians Ball or spirited Return of the Regiments Ballmdashthe ambience may be elegant or rowdy explains Winston Dances are taught beforehand to music such as George Washingtonrsquos Favourite Cotillion an 1808 tune performed by musicians playing a clarinet piano and recorder Many wear period costumes while others come in jeans Winston is usually bedecked in a wine-colored waistcoat with tails that he found on eBay Plein air painters forsake the indoors to take their paints easels and canvases outside Plein-Air Painters of America regularly paint in groups in the fresh air and then hold an exhibition annual workshops help teach techniques (p-a-p-acom) At the recent seventh annual Floridarsquos Forgotten Coast event in the statersquos Panhandle billed as Americarsquos Great Plein Air Paint-Out featured artists set up alongside amateurs eager to learn more (PleinAirflcom) Whatever onersquos newly discovered or longtime treasure individuals engaging in a group arts activity forge strong social bonds keep ethnic arts traditions alive learn new things in new ways and experience joyous personal growth hellip All while creating something wonderful

Judith Fertig regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings Shersquos an award-winning cookbook author at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyleblogspotcom

ldquoWhen Irsquom not doing any plays things just donrsquot go r ight Th is i s my justification This is my opportunity to just be merdquo

~ Eva Jones foster parent and member of Community Actors Theatre Oak Park California

just learn to be actors and playwrights They learn to work together to commit to a common struggle When they leave they know how to work with people to be team playersrdquo Sometimes a life change can open the door to a creative outlet As a newly single 30-something photographer Doug Plummer says that when he fell in with the Seattle contra dance scene in the mid-1980s ldquoIt became my primary social liferdquo Derived from New England folk dance two lines of dancers face each other and move to the rhythms of fiddle music ldquoSince 2003 anytime Irsquom in New England I try to stay over on a Monday and catch the Nelson [New Hampshire] dancerdquo says Plummer Likening it to participating in the slow-food and similar local movements he says ldquoI feel like Irsquom entering into a mode of slow-dancingrdquo At the weekly Nelson gatherings ldquoThe dancers will drift in singles couples and families with kidsrdquo he relates ldquoSomeone puts out the fiddle case for the $2 admission Whoever volunteered to bring baked goods sets them out Harvey shows up with his fiddle sits on the fold-up chair on the stage Bob sits at the piano lsquoLine up for a contrarsquo barks Don in a clipped Yankee accent lsquoFirst dance is Monymuskrsquo Then everyone just joins inrdquo

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

ldquoEvery child is an artist The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow uprdquo

~ Pablo Picasso

17natural awakenings September 2012

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INJURY-FREE YOGAProven Approaches for Safe Practice

by Lynda Bassett

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ldquoLike any kind of movement yoga involves some riskrdquo s ay s D e va r s h i S t e v e n

Hartman dean of the Kripalu School of Yoga headquartered in Stockbridge Massachusetts ldquoThe level of risk depends on the individualrsquos age physical condition limitations emotional state previous injuries strength time of day awareness type of movement and how much weight bearing is taking placerdquo

Between 15 and 20 million

Americans practice yoga

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Itrsquos not uncommon for both seasoned athletes and yoga neophytes to push too hard in the beginning Dr Loren Fishman medical director at Manhattan Physical Medicine amp Rehabilitation says ldquoThe three leading causes of injury are an overenthusiastic student improper alignment and poor teachingrdquo Many aspirants feel they have to master a pose right away thus a ldquoType

Ardquo person may have the most potential for injury observes Sadie Nardini New York City-based founder of Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga and host of Cable TVrsquos Viera Livingrsquos daily yoga show Rock Your Yoga Some instructors may have a vigorous Type A attitude as well ldquoKeep looking if you feel pushedrdquo she advises Choosing a style is less important than choosing the instructor best suited to the studentrsquos needs ldquoFinding the right

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teacherrdquo says Nardini ldquois kind of like dating Keep looking until you find your matchrdquo

Proven GuidelinesHere are some safe approaches and injury-prevention tips from experienced yogis Research the teacher Investigate a yoga instructorrsquos credentials before signing up for a class advises Meredith Montgomery a board member of the Yoga Health Foundation and publisher of Natural Awakeningsrsquo MobileBaldwin edition Read the instructorrsquos biography to verify his or her professional training certification and level of experience YogaAllianceorg maintains a well-respected registry of instructors that have been certified as registered yoga teachers (RYT) Analyze the class level Consider the name of the class plus the level of advancement New students may want to begin with a gentle restorative or yin-type class To reduce any risk ldquoSign up for classes that are one level lower than where you arerdquo advises Fishman Ask how many students are allowed in the class a smaller size means more one-on-one attention Speak out ldquoDonrsquot be afraid to ask questionsrdquo Fishman emphasizes get to the class early introduce yourself to the teacher and perhaps audit various classes Good instructors always ask students about their health and fitness history Look for special needs groups ldquoYou can get really specific in choosing the right yoga class whether it focuses on back care or other therapeutic yogardquo notes Nardini Exercise caution Certain areas of the body like the back neck and limbs are particularly prone to injury counsels Hartman ldquoTwisting and contorting poses can cause undue pressurerdquo so take things slowly and stop if pain occurs Practice correct alignment Experts agree that proper alignment is key to injury-free yoga ldquoTherersquos a lot to proper alignment itrsquos integral to being a yoga teacherrdquo says Fishman A good one will walk the room to make sure everyone has the correct form keeping the vertebrae more or less in line even

in a twisting pose Seek modifying options Instructors must teach modifications in poses to accommodate the individual often using props such as blocks and straps Learn to breathe Proper breathing cannot be overemphasized ldquoKripalursquos teaching methodology for example emphasizes coordinating movement with breath because it is one of the leading ways to prevent injuryrdquo Hartman says G o w i t h a t e a c h e r t h a t understands anatomy A teacher with such a background knows not only how muscles move but also how they move together Experts in yoga understand kinesiologymdashthe natural synergies and limits to muscle and joint movement according to Fishman Nardini further emphasizes the importance of teaching transitions between poses Consider prior injuries ldquoPeople think of yoga as a healing practice That does not [necessarily] mean it will help heal a previous injuryrdquo says Nardini ldquoItrsquos possible you can make it even worserdquo Those with previous injuries plus elderly individuals and expectant mothers must take extra safety precautions Remember that yoga is not about competition ldquoDonrsquot be afraid to take a time outrdquo says Fishman ldquoOr go into a childrsquos or modified childrsquos pose if you need tordquo In the end ldquoYoga is about increasing awareness of the body A well-schooled yoga teacher intends to create individual empowering experiencesrdquo concludes Hartman Lynda Bassett is a freelance writer based near Boston MA Connect at LyndaBassettcom

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Functional Medicine

Taking the Whole Toolbox Approach

by Kathleen Barnes

ldquoConventional medicine is like a carpenter that only has a hammer to work with while

functional medicine doctors are working with a full toolkitrdquo says the author of From Fatigued to Fantastic National Medical Director of Fibromyalgia amp Fatigue Centers Dr Jacob Teitelbaum of Kona Hawaii

Conventional medicine addresses symptoms instead of diseases explains Los Angeles functional medicine practitioner Dr Hyla Cass author of 8 Weeks to Vibrant Health A Take Charge Plan for Women ldquoIt tends to treat the symptoms with more and more medications that cause a host of other side effects that also need to be treated

and can result in declining health rather than increased vitalityrdquo ldquoFunctional medicine rather than simply lsquochasing symptomsrsquo while ignoring the causes searches for and addresses environmental factors nutritional deficiencies genetic tendencies biochemical dysfunctions and emotional and social stressors that can together cause the development of symptomsrdquo adds Dr Adiel Tel-Oren He operates Eco-Health Clinics internationally (the US site is in Minneapolis Minnesota) and serves as president emeritus and professor of nutrition and functional medicine with the California-based University of Natural Medicine In every case it takes some investigation to get to the heart of the problems and the solutions can take many forms ldquoFor example depression insomnia and obesity arenrsquot diseases they are symptomsrdquo says Cass ldquoIf we can find the underlying cause of these symptoms we can address the problem permanentlyrdquo An allopathic approach on the other hand would routinely recommend a pill to lower temperature for high fever prescribe a synthetic pill to elevate mood in treating depression or look to pharmacological anti-inflammatory drugs for simple immune reactions Tel-Oren is among those that link a vast number of illnesses to stress ldquoDiverse conditions such as fibromyalgia irritable bowel syndrome heart disease diabetes mood and cognitive disorders various autoimmune disorders premenstrual syndrome temporomandibular joint issues chronic pelvic pain interstitial cystitis chronic low back pain chemical and food sensitivities allergies asthma and cancer all seem to share common courses of formation The common denominator for these disturbances appears to be chronic stressrdquo Dr Mark Hyman chair of the Institute for Functional Medicine in Lenox Massachusetts elaborates ldquoFunctional medicine seeks to create balance in the body by looking at seven keys to achieving wellness nutrition hormones inflammation digestion

healingways

Once called ldquoalternativerdquo medicine then ldquoholisticrdquo or ldquocomple-mentaryrdquo and later ldquointegrativerdquo the newest evolution is ldquofunctionalrdquo medicine designed to search out the underlying causes of illnesses in order to carry out effective treatment

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detoxification energy metabolism and a calm mind We work through the entire system help people identify patterns and return the body to balancerdquo Hyman is a strong advocate of nutrition as the basis for restoring balance to the body ldquoFood is the most powerful medicine we have more powerful than any drug more powerful than anything yoursquoll ever find in a pill bottlerdquo he says Teitelbaum notes ldquoConventional medicine is basically run on economics so doctors are too often influenced by drug company marketing messages masquerading as science that encourage expensive treatments regardless of their toxicityrdquo In stark contrast ldquoFunctional medicine instead looks for the lowest cost treatment that is supported by medical evidencerdquo

Conventional Medicine Case in PointFibromyalgia for example encompasses a basket of symptoms usually beginning with overall body pain with specific pain points Other common symptoms can include extreme fatigue facial pain irritable bowel syndrome memory loss and brain fog depression numbness and tingling palpitations insomnia and headaches including migraines ldquoUntil a few years ago conventional medicine decided you were crazy if you complained of these symptomsrdquo advises Teitelbaum ldquoThen some expensive medications came outmdashpromoted by $210 million a year in advertising so now patients are instead being told to take medications with lots of side effectsrdquo The most common conventionally prescribed drugs for fibromyalgia target symptoms of insomnia depression nerve pain and inflammation According to Teitelbaum the vast majority of people treating with these medications continue to experience the same symptoms over a five-year period only 25 to 35 percent report some improvement Itrsquos difficult to determine how many Americans suffer

from fibromyalgia because many go undiagnosed (the average time from onset of symptoms to diagnosis is five years) Cure4Fibromyalgiacom estimates that 5 million Americans or approximately 2 percent of the population suffer from this disease

Functional Medicine AlternativeldquoFunctional medicine practitioners recognize that fibromyalgia represents an energy crisis in the body and use simple appropriate and effective treatments with no harmful side effectsrdquo says Teitelbaum ldquoMost often I use a SHINE protocol that I developed based on 30 years of treating patients with chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia with a 90 percent success raterdquo His is just one example of the way functional medicine would treat a difficult-to-diagnose and to treat disease Cass uses functional medicine very effectively against depression addiction and a host of womenrsquos health issues Hyman specializes in managing diabetes and obesity with the tools of functional medicine ldquoIf other medicines worked as well as treatments used in functional medicine Irsquod use them but they donrsquotrdquo concludes Hyman ldquoMy Hippocratic Oath says I must help relieve suffering I can do that with the tools that functional medicine gives merdquo

Kathleen Barnes is a natural health advocate author and publisher Eight Weeks to Vibrant Health A Take Charge Plan for Women is among her many books Visit KathleenBarnescom

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inspiration

Painter Franck de Las Mercedes of New York City has combined a pair of hopeful conceptsmdashworld peace and free art for allmdashin a quickly broadening art initiative

inspired by an ldquoAhardquo moment at the local post office ldquoI had always painted on the boxes I shipped my paintings inrdquo relates the native Nicaraguan ldquoOne day a postal clerk commented that my boxes were like works of art I thought about how I had prompted the worker to pause in her everyday routine and wondered lsquoWhat if I shared my painting on the outside of a box rather than the inside and what if it carried a message of peacersquordquo Since that pivotal 2006 encounter the artist has sent more than 10600 abstractly painted pre-paid boxes labeled with messages like ldquoHandle with Care Contains Peacerdquo to individuals in 70 countries as part of his Priority Boxes Art

Project Each empty box is symbolically ldquofullrdquo of meaning engaging the thought of the recipient as well as the sender plus the interpretation of all those handling it throughout its postal journey De Las Mercedes hopes that his painted-message boxes will stimulate new ways of communicating through art He maintains ldquoWe shouldnrsquot have to wait for world leaders to take a stand or create peace it can begin through interpersonal dialoguerdquo While many people write to the artist requesting boxes for themselves others order them for loved ones Requests vary widely from a death row inmate that asked for a box for his daughter and a mom that wanted to give one to her son a leukemia sufferer whose daily highlight was a trip to the family mailbox The brightly painted boxes also have helped reconcile feuding friends and family members serving as a peace offering from one to the other It all helps to bring feelings of greater peace and understanding to the human race one person at a time More than 100 schools across the United States have adopted the project with students creating their own versions of the peace box in the classroom School-sponsored peace boxes reach patients in hospitals and military personnel overseas and have been used in interschool box exchanges to support anti-bullying campaigns It would be difficult to find a group that couldnrsquot benefit from such fresh inspiration

To request a box make a donation or start a local peace art project visit fdlmStudiocomPriorityBoxeshtml

April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington DC Connect at AprilWritescom

PEACE MAIlSpreading Good Will on Earth Through Art

by April Thompson

WorldPeace Day

September 21

23natural awakenings September 2012

wisewords

Ju l i a C a m e r o n i s a n a w a r d -winning author

poet playwright and fi lmmaker perhaps best known for her p r e c e d e n t - s e t t i n g works on creativity including The Artistrsquos Way The Vein of Gold Walking in this World and The Right to Write In her latest book The Prosperous Heart she presents a 10-week program that guides readers in developing a life that is as full and satisfying as they ever imagined possible

How is unblocking creativity linked to having a prosperous heart and a life of enoughI have taught creative unblocking for 35 years When Irsquove asked my students about money inevitably their responses are emotional exclamations ldquoMoney is the biggest block to my creativityrdquo or ldquoI feel like I can handle anything but moneyrdquo or ldquoDo we have to talk about moneyrdquo I believe that every person is creative and can use his or her creativity to create a life of ldquoenoughrdquo I have worried about money and found that having money does not end this worry I have also discovered practical tools that have lifted my students and me out of money worries into a prosperous heart Prospering is something we can do today no matter how much money we have Prosperity is not just about

Julia Cameron Speaks from Her Heart

CREATING A LIFE BEYOND NEED AND WORRY

by Linda Sechrist

money although our relationship to money must be brought out into the light and we must be brave enough to look at it candidly Having enough is having a life beyond need and worry Itrsquos about finding satisfaction in our lives improving the lives we have straightening out our

finances and creating a life that is enough for us

What led you to conclude that a prosperous heart is about a spiritual bottom line rather than a financial oneMy experience of this principle has been cumulative When teaching The Artistrsquos Way through the years I have sometimes been moved to give away memberships in a class in order to help creatively stymied individuals that felt they couldnrsquot afford the 12-week course While this didnrsquot add to my bank account I felt rewarded on a spiritual level as I watched those students blossom over the course of the class

What tools do you offer readers in The Prosperous HeartMorning Pages remain the primary tool of a creative recovery and for establishing prosperity Three daily pages of longhand writingmdashstrictly stream of consciousnessmdashwork

to provoke clarify comfort cajole prioritize and synchronize the day at hand Counting is another bedrock tool of prosperity keeping a small notebook tracking every penny in and every penny out puts us in touch with our true values which is one of the first and finest fruits of prosperity This daily writ ing coupled with counting brings emotional and financial clarity Together they help us discover our true valuesmdashboth personal and monetarymdashand uncover the actions that will lead to a life that is truly our own Abs ta in ing f rom f inanc ia l imbalance is simple when we stop debting A commitment to practicing the tool of abstinence plugs the leaks and our personal lifeboat stops sinking While this may seem severe it leads straight to more prosperity Walking at least twice a week for a minimum of 20 minutes works to put events into a healthier perspective We may walk out with a problem and walk back in with a solution Walking also offers the opportunity to encounter sights and sounds that fire the imagination and replenish our inner well of creativity As we walk we can experience the richness of the world as well as our own inner prosperity I recommend taking a time out once in the morning and once at night for five minutes to sit quietly and consciously count your blessings or simply rest Time outs also put us in closer touch with our own inner resources Ideas often come to us during these periods which prove to be time-efficient and guided by wisdom Through many years of experience I have seen how the tools explored in The Prosperous Heart help people from all walks of life come into contact with their true value system When they act in alignment with their values they naturally feel a sense of prosperity When they do what they love and do it well the money seems to take care of itself

Find the next chapter on personal creativity at JuliaCameronLivecom

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings magazine

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Where the PLUS is our sincere effort to improve the well being of all pets

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naturalpet

Itrsquos easy for a dog or cat to slip out an unlatched door open gate or even a window Three million lost

pets are picked up by animal control agencies each year according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) The

National Council on Pet Population Study amp Policy estimates fewer than 2 percent of wayward cats and only 15 to 20 percent of wandering dogs find their way home again Most of those that make it back have been identified and reunited through tags tattoos or microchips About the size of a grain of rice (12 millimeters) a microchip is injected under the skin into the shoulder area

of a dog or cat as a form of permanent identification The chip itself has no internal energy source so it will never wear out or run down Microchips work on a radio frequency identif ication system (RFIS) that operates on two main f requenciesmdash125 ki loher tz ( in this country) or 1342 kilohertz (internationally) A handheld scanner powers a low radio frequency readout of the chiprsquos unique identification number and transmits it to the scannerrsquos display window much like a retail bar code Shelters veterinarians and animal control staff routinely use scanners to check for identification chips in unclaimed pets If detected the displayed code can then be traced to the petrsquos family

Doggy Losthellip and Found AgainMicrochips Provide Peace of Mindby Avery mack

Every two seconds a pet is lost somewhere in the United States Shelters report the biggest barrier to a pet and family reunion is a lack of current information Identification can help bring him home again

Use both a tag and microchip Keep contact information up to date

When traveling program a GPS tag with a cell phone numbermdash itrsquos faster than calling home for messages

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Where the PLUS is our sincere effort to improve the well being of all pets

NoblesvilleGreenwood

Broad RippleAvon

Visit any of our convenient locationsLike us on Facebook

naturalpet

Itrsquos easy for a dog or cat to slip out an unlatched door open gate or even a window Three million lost

pets are picked up by animal control agencies each year according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) The

National Council on Pet Population Study amp Policy estimates fewer than 2 percent of wayward cats and only 15 to 20 percent of wandering dogs find their way home again Most of those that make it back have been identified and reunited through tags tattoos or microchips About the size of a grain of rice (12 millimeters) a microchip is injected under the skin into the shoulder area

of a dog or cat as a form of permanent identification The chip itself has no internal energy source so it will never wear out or run down Microchips work on a radio frequency identif ication system (RFIS) that operates on two main f requenciesmdash125 ki loher tz ( in this country) or 1342 kilohertz (internationally) A handheld scanner powers a low radio frequency readout of the chiprsquos unique identification number and transmits it to the scannerrsquos display window much like a retail bar code Shelters veterinarians and animal control staff routinely use scanners to check for identification chips in unclaimed pets If detected the displayed code can then be traced to the petrsquos family

Doggy Losthellip and Found AgainMicrochips Provide Peace of Mindby Avery mack

Every two seconds a pet is lost somewhere in the United States Shelters report the biggest barrier to a pet and family reunion is a lack of current information Identification can help bring him home again

Use both a tag and microchip Keep contact information up to date

When traveling program a GPS tag with a cell phone numbermdash itrsquos faster than calling home for messages

25natural awakenings September 2012

Microchip Myth BustersFalse Microchipping is common True The Humane Society of America estimates that fewer than 5 percent of pets have a microchip

False The chip will move after itrsquos beeninjected True Technology has improved For example one microchip manufacturer has developed a patented anti-migration feature that ensures their microchips stay put ldquoThe chip very rare ly migrates under the skinrdquo says Dr Amber Andersen a Los Angeles veterinarian ldquoEvery pet should have a microchiprdquo False Microchips pose a health riskTrue ldquoThere have been no reported cases of tumors at injection sitesrdquo Therersquos no reaction at all in the tissue around the chiprdquo reports Dr Jeff Bryan a veterinary oncologist at the University of Missourirsquos Medical Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Columbia

False The shelter wonrsquot have a scannerTrue More than 50000 veterinarians and shelters use scanners Microchip providers also frequently donate scanners to shelters and rescue groups

False Implanting a microchip is painfulTrue Pets do not have to be sedated to be chipped Although a larger needle is used than for shots it wonrsquot be any more painful for the pet than a vaccination

False Itrsquos expensiveTrue Veterinarians set their own prices usually between $25 and $40 Local shelters and humane societies often sponsor chip-a-thons where microchips are provided at an even lower cost Call local shelters humane societies or rescue groups for details about their next microchipping event

False Microchipping really isnrsquot necessaryTrue Identification is key in returning

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a lost pet The ASPCA strongly recommends the use of a collar tag in combination with a microchip Collars can breakmdasha microchip assures backup identification t h a t c a n rsquo t b e r e m o v e d or altered

GPS Tracking For a dog that likes to jump fences or take himself out on walkabouts consider using a GPS collar Taggrsquos battery-powered GPS system allows the owner to track a pet from the Internet or a mobile phone app Simply set up a perimeter of allowed space between 75 and 1000 yards and if the tagged pet leaves that area notification arrives by text and email The customized GPS function traces the petrsquos location on a digital map or via text updates

Avery Mack regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings magazines Connect at AveryMackmindspringcom

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By the time a child is 5 or 6 he or she should be able to understand how an allowance works and the reasons for receiving it When deciding to pay a child an

allowance the family should first talk together about how he or she will be using the money Is the plan to save it or spend it Will a parent need to approve any purchases Learning to consistently put away a portion in a savings account and perhaps gift another portion to charity become valuable life lessons Many parents adopt the ldquothree piggy bankrdquo method to teach these lessons My 20 years of experience working with parents and teens has shaped a practical framework of four proven strategies to help a family wisely communicate this mutual commitment and set parameters including a policy as to the amount and frequency of payment Allowance decisions can differ from one child to the next in the same family Personal responsibility There should be no financial reward for things that children need to do for their own health and development such as responsibly heading to bed on time after brushing their teeth One father shared that he had to pay his son to brush his teeth every morning and night so who was in charge

Family or social responsibility Tasks that contribute to the family or social environment should not result in financial reward such as washing the dishes or reading to a younger sibling One mother after explaining the plan to her children and consistently applying it saw their attitude transform in just a couple of weeks Instead of fighting the three kids now work together each night to clean up after dinner without arguing Paying for completion of specific tasks Determine and agree to guidelines that include the general tasks or duties that are expected the performance of which will result in earning the specified allowance By defining what is over and above personal family or social responsibility parents encourage and reward children for their extra efforts Those same kids agreeably cleaning up after meals may also be thinking of extra chores around the house to earn their allowances Encouraging a childrsquos entrepreneurial spirit Inspire children to think of creative ways to earn money and watch in pleased amazement at how creative they become when they really want something One 12-year-old now has a business collecting cans from all of his neighbors and is earning $100 every other week He was able to buy the faster skateboard he wanted and even justified it as a business expense because he could collect the cans more quickly with it Providing structure and enabling communication in a familyrsquos approach to allowances is critical to ensuring that children learn good money habits that will serve them well for life Itrsquos a mutually constructive way to teach principles related to the importance of saving spending less than they earn and consistently giving back to their community The answer to the question of whether or not to pay a child an allowance and under what conditions rests with the parents The greater and more vital question is what mindset do they want to create and nurture within their children a sense of entitlement or an entrepreneurial spirit The foundational choice is theirs

Sharon Lechter is CEO of Pay Your Family First creator of the ThriveTime for Teens life and money reality board game and co-author of Outwitting the Devil Three Feet from Gold and Rich Dad Poor Dad A recognized financial education expert she is a member of the National CPAs Financial Literacy Commission Learn more at SharonLechtercom

healthykidsMaking AllowancesLearning to Manage Money at a Young Age

by Sharon Lechter

Instituting an allowance plan that works best for each child is a sound way to start teaching the value of money budgeting and saving

27natural awakenings September 2012

calendarofeventsListings by Date NOTE Dates and times shown are subject to change Log on to NACrossroadscom for current information

Mark Your Calendar

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 1XchocolrsquoArt Workshop ndash 1-230pm Sample 10 different varieties of chocolate and receive 2 locally hand-made truffles $30 Naturersquos Karma Carmel City Center 711 Veterans Way Beth Meyers 317-443-0130 BethNaturesKarmaGmail

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 5Food Bliss Workshop Series IV - Sep 5 19 26 and Oct 2 6-830pm Re-Awakening the American Palette Join Chef Audrey Barron and Chef Wendell Fowler for this 4-week series Awaken your palette awaken your spirit awaken your health $45class $160full series Mother Naturersquos Sun in Broad Rip-ple 317-501-7606 FoodBlissWorkshopsblogspotcom for more info Call 317-501-7606 to RSVP

The Divine Goddess Within Womenrsquos Group ndash 630-830pm All women are invited to attend and experience a divine connection through guided medi-tations guest speakers gratitude and healing circles and angel card readings Unity of Indianapolis 907 N Delaware St Love Offering UnityofIndycom

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 6Meditation ndash 1130am-1230pm 4 weeks Wersquoll cover breathing techniques tips for sitting and work-ing with the mind Great for those new to meditation Breathlifeyoga $80 all breathlifeyoga 8202 Clearvista Parkway Suite 8C Indpls 317-502-5630

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 8The Issues Live in Our Tissues ndash 10am-1pm Our bodies the densest form of our spirit or energy life force remember everything In this session through discussion and physical practice we learn and ex-perience tools to explore integrate and realign the physical emotional mental and spiritual aspects of ourselves Appropriate for all levels $45 Cityoga 2442 N Central Ave Indpls

Intent Heals Journal Workshop ndash 1-3pm Experien-tial healing workshop offers gratitude forgiveness and intentional prayer using handmade silk journal $35 Healing Touch of Indiana 1250 County Line Road Ste 5A Indpls Register 317-730-5481 ElaineVocicom

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 9Workshop ndash 12-330pm Knowing Myself-Who I Am From What I Was An Overview of Reincarnation amp Past Lives ndash workshop with Rev Don Treadwell Unity of Indianapolis 907 N Delaware St Love Offering UnityofIndycom

Intent Heals Journal Workshop ndash 1-3pm Experien-tial healing workshop offers gratitude forgiveness and intentional prayer using handmade silk journal $35 Heartland Miracles 1717 West 86th Street Ste 310 Indpls Register by calling 317-730-5481 ElaineVocicom

Introduction to Conscious Living and Loving ndash 1-5pm An entertaining high energy training for indi-viduals couples and professionals who want to learn skills for conscious relationship and body-centered transformation Create leaps in your ability to handle greater levels of intimacy fun creativity and vitality $60 To register email Peggypeggyhellmancom For details visit PeggyHellmancom

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 11200 hour Yoga Teacher Training ndash Accredited Yoga Alliance School Day and Evening class times available TTh 900am-1130am or Wed 530pm-1030pm Shamrock Wellness 317-703-4431 InfoShamrockWellnesscom ShamrockWellnesscom

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 13Community HU Song ndash 630pm Gain a deeper understanding of yourself and why things happen the way they do in your life at Community HU Song services presented by Eckankar Religion of the Light and Sound of God Free Unity Church of Indianapolis 907 N Delaware 317-635-4066 UnityOfIndycom

World Day of Prayer Service ndash 7pm Prayer medita-tion and Music with the theme ldquoDiscover the Power Within Yourdquo Unity of Indianapolis 907 N Delaware St Love Offering UnityofIndycom

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15 Melody Crystal Workshop Level I - Level l includes Self-Limiting Belief Systems Chakras ndash Activation Cleansing Cords amp Connections Inner Self Con-nection Telepathic Transfer Laying-On-Of-Hands with Laying-On-Of-Stones and other Selected Crystal Arrays including the Gateless Gate $185 Mother Naturersquos Sun 6516 Ferguson St Indpls 317-253-5683 WendyMotherNatureSuncom MotherNatureSuncom

Raw Food Potluck ndash 12-2pm The Evolver Raw Food Potluckrsquos mission is to provide a space of support and create a community for healthy eaters and people interested in natural raw foods Try out a recipe you have found or create something from scratch Your recipe will inspire others and this is your chance to try out your ldquounrdquocooking skills Big Car Service Center for Contemporary Culture and Community 3919 Lafayette Rd Indpls

Restorative Yoga ndash 2-330pm This gentle type of yoga releases the body at a deep level All poses are done on the floor and supported by various props Soft music and dim lights add to the mood of the afternoon $20 breathlifeyoga 8202 Clearvista Parkway Suite 8C Indpls

Concert with Karen Taylor-Good amp Stowe Dailey Shockey ndash 7pm Taylor-Good is a Grammy nomi-nated songwriter and singer and Stowe is a cancer survivor author and singersongwriter who shares her story in song These talented women will lift you up inspire you and also make you laugh Donrsquot miss this concert By Donation Unity of Indianapolis 907 N Delaware St Love Offering UnityofIndycom

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 20Ayurveda Simple Tips for Healthy Living ndash 6-730pm Stay healthy and fit by following guidelines for your constitutional type $20 Held at Inner Peace Yoga Center 5038 E 56th St Indpls 317-257-9642 IPYCorg

Garden Party ndash 6pm Fundraising evening at Big Car Service Center with proceeds benefitting the all volunteer run Evolver Indianapolis Dinner provided $10 3919 Lafayette Rd Indpls

The Divine Goddess Within Womenrsquos Group ndash 630-830pm All women are invited to attend this group and experience a divine connection through guided meditations guest speakers gratitude and healing circles and angel card readings Unity of Indianapolis 907 N Delaware St Love Offering UnityofIndycom

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 21Awakening for the Soul Oneness Weekend Retreat ndash Fri-Sun Come experience Oneness in a whole new light You will be immersed in divine and loving energies all weekend and feel the Oneness with all that is Offsite at a lake retreat in Columbus IN so receiving divine energies of Nature will only enhance your Oneness experience Mother Naturersquos Sun 6516 Ferguson St Indpls 317-253-5683 WendyMotherNatureSuncom MotherNatureSuncom

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22Cosmic Wisdom A Creation Spirituality Playshop ndash 9am-430pm Begin to see yourself as blessed by and a blessing to the Universe Experience chanting dancing drawing and meditating on the road to new levels of spiritual awareness Love Offering Unity of Indianapolis 907 N Delaware St UnityofIndycom

Autumnal Gong Meditation - 7-815pm Easy exercises and breathwork then sit or lay down as healing Gong vibrations wash over you ldquoThe sound of the gong creates deep relaxation releases you from the torrent of thoughts and stimulates the glandular system to a higher level of functioningrdquo Bring a yoga mat or cushion and stay for a cup of yogi tea after Pre-register by Sept 8 $10$15 after Cityoga 2442 N Central Ave Indpls 317-920-9642 Cityogabizevents

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 23Expect A Miracle Musical ndash 3-5pm ldquoExpect A Miraclerdquo Musical - Spiritual Science Indianapolis is featuring renowned musician George Middleton with some very special guests including the cen-terrsquos newly formed childrenrsquos choir Celebrating miracles the center is located in Hampton Inn Northwest 5860 W 73rd St Indpls 317-471-3533 SpiritualScienceIndianapolisorg

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 27Meditation Satsang and Prajnic Healing with Felix Lopez ndash 630pm Join Felix for Meditation Satsang Felixrsquos teaching is about Mindfulness according to the teaching of the Buddha $15 Pri-vate sessions with Felix will be scheduled on Sept 28 amp 29 Call Wendy to setup your appointment Mother Naturersquos Sun 6516 Ferguson St Indpls 317-253-5683 WendyMotherNatureSuncom MotherNatureSuncom

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 28Film Screening ldquoThe Living Matrixrdquo followed by a discussion led by Dr Sue Morter of the Morter Institute This exciting movie explores the revolution in alternative healing and breakthroughs that will transform your understanding of how to get well and stay healthy Presented by Unity of Indianapolis the Morter Institute and Evolver Unity of Indy 907 N Delaware St Indy UnityofIndycom

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 29Rummage Sale ndash 8 am-4 pm Discover some divine treasures at Unity of Indianapolis 907 N Delaware St UnityofIndycom for more information

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CURRENTLY PUBLISHING NATURAL AWAKENINGS MAGAZINES ndash For sale in MobileBaldwin AL North Central FL Indianapolis IN Asheville NC Northeastern PA Columbia SC San Antonio TX southwestern VA Call for details 239-530-1377

MEET UPH O L I S T I C P R A C T I T I O N E R S ndash please join Whole-istic Connection We are greater than the sum of our parts MeetupcomWhole-istic_Connection

ONlINE STOREONLINE RAW VEGAN STORE GREAT PRICES Certified Raw Vegan ConsultantHealth Coach For more information go to IndyArtLifestylecom

classifiedsPlace your classified for only $100 per word per month (10 word minimum) To place listing email content to ClassifiedNACrossroadscom

dailyWatermanrsquos Farm Market ndash 8am-7pm Year round Large variety of produce and food-related products 7010 E Raymond St Indpls WatermansFarmMarketcom

Pilates Reformer Classes ndash MonndashSat No Sun classes Visit website for times Engage the mind with the body to create exercises that involve whole body movement $20-$35 Inner You Pilates 14950 Greyhound Ct Indpls 317-571-8367 InnerYouPilatescom

Yoga Classes ndash Mon-Sun Visit website for times Classes range from Hot Vinyasa to Yin to Slow Flow Flourish Yoga + Wellbeing 10138 Brooks School Rd Fishers 317-841-0103 Amyflourishyogabiz FlourishYogaBiz

Yoga Classes ndash every day but Friday All levels plus meditation and more Inner Peace Yoga Center 5038 E 56th St Indpls 317-257-9642 IPYCorg

mondayMeditation for Peace Hope amp Spiritual Evolution ndash 6 pm This 20 min oasis of guided meditation helps you get centered and start your week off in a positive way Unity Church of Indianapolis 907 N Delaware 317-635-4066 UnityofIndycom

Weight loss ndash 630-730pm No diets or struggles Free chat and ebook available online 317-445-4203 MakingWeightLossEasycom $297 Inner Peace Yoga Center 5038 E 56th St Indpls 317-257-9642 IPYCorg

The Power of Myth in Our Lives ndash 630-830pm Through 820 With Rev Don Treadwell An examination of myths and their influence in our lies based on the PBS series Love Offering Unity Church of Indianapolis 907 N Delaware 317-635-4066 UnityofIndycom

Ananda Mandala with Oneness Blessing ndash 630-8pm Experience powerful breathwork through the chakras that elevates your spirit and awakens your soul Receive the Oneness Blessing afterwards for a truly blissful state of higher consciousness $10 Mother Naturersquos Sun 6516 Ferguson St Indpls 317-253-5683 MotherNatureSuncom WendyMotherNatureSuncom

Kundalini Yoga ndash 7pm All levels A unique blend of posture breathwork meditation and chanting Currently working through the chakras Modifications available for any fitness level $10 Pinecone Center 841 W 53rd Street Indpls 317-679-3717 Haridattikaurcom

Simply Meditate ndash 7-8pm Meditation Classes for Beginners Learn meditation to relax the body and mind achieve inner peace and mental clarity and develop a kind and patient attitude toward everybody $10$5 Students Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center 6018 N Keystone Ave Indpls 317-374-5281 or Meditation-Indianapolisorg

tuesdayRestorative Yoga ndash 1130am Flourish Yoga + Wellbeing 10138 Brooks School Rd Fishers 317-841-0103 Amyflourishyogabiz FlourishYogaBizLive Music and Dinner 530-830pm Swing babyhellipWith a Tribute to the Crooners Big band music livens up The Loft every Tuesday night along with our wine specials Traders Point Creamery 9101 Moore Rd Zionsville 317-733-1700 TradersPointCreamerycomNia Dance ndash 545-645pm Movement class to music for your body mind emotions and spirit drawing from the dance martial and healing arts $10class or $405-class pass First class free Earth House 237 N East St Indpls Rhonda Vaughn 317-201-9659 EnergeticDancerSbcglobalnetYoga for Healing the Heart ndash 545-7pm Yoga for those recovering from stress grief life crisis PeaceThroughYogacomMaster Mind Discussion Group ndash 8-9pm For the person who wants to be able to bond receive loving support of a group and discuss spiritual principles from the comfort and convenience of their own home using telephone bridge line Facilitated by Dawn Frick Love Offering can be paid through PayPal Unity Church of Indianapolis 907 N Delaware 317-635-4066 UnityofIndycom

wednesdayFarmersrsquo Market at the City Market ndash 10am-1pm Market Street between Delaware and Alabama sts Indpls 317-634-9266 Indycmcomfarmers-marketTherapeutic Yoga ndash12-1245pm Healing pos tures brea thwork and medi ta t ion Come as you are $12 Meridian Holistic Center 210 E 91st Street Suite B Indpls Meridian-HolisticcomHalf Price Glasses of Wine 5-9pm Try one of our unique sustainable and organic wines half price on Wednesdays Traders Point Creamery 9101 Moore Rd Zionsville 317-733-1700 TradersPointCreamerycomVideo Nights with Rev Bob Uhlar ndash 630 ndash 830pm Testament The Bible and History produced by PBS Follow archaeologists and scholars to the Middle East and Europe to see how the practices of Jewish nomadic tribes led to the Bible as we know it today A discussion will follow the videos (Series ends on Aug 15) Love Offering Unity Church of Indianapolis 907 N Delaware 317-635-4066 UnityofIndycom

Listings by Day NOTE Dates and times shown are subject to change Please confirm event prior to at-tendance Go to NACrossroadscom to submit calendar listings Submission deadline for Calendar the 15th of the month

FRIDAY OCTOBER 5Luna Ray Kirtan amp The Alive Musical Yoga Expe-rience ndash 545-715pm Kirtan is a form of Bhakti Yoga ldquothe yoga of devotionrdquo that involves call and response chantingsinging blended with soulful music it is said to calm the mind and open the heart Acclaimed international Kirtan artist Kristin Luna Ray will bring Bhakti to Indy with two events a musical yoga class with Chuck Crosby and a Kirtan from 730 - 9pm Come prepared to sing $15 Kirtan $25 for yoga class $35 for both Invoke Yoga Studio 970 Ft Wayne Ave Indpls Chuck Crosby 317-631-9642 InvokeStudiocom

SUNDAY OCTOBER 16Introduction to Conscious Living and Loving ndash 1-5pm An entertaining high energy training for indi-viduals couples and professionals who want to learn skills for conscious relationship and body-centered transformation Create leaps in your ability to handle greater levels of intimacy fun creativity and vitality $60 To register email Peggypeggyhellmancom For details visit PeggyHellmancom

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 10

Successfully Managing Personal Life Transitions ndash 930am-1230pm An interactive workshop to help you make the most of change This interac-tive workshop is based on the work of William Bridges PhD and others Elaine Voci PhD will facilitate and provide insights inspiration and practical strategies to help you honor the past utilize the creative potential of the in-between neutral zone and embrace the future with joy Participants each receive a binder with a full set of handouts and a resource reading list of ldquobest booksrdquo Elaine Voci Life Skills Coaching LLC Carmel IN To register call 317-730-5481 or visit ElaineVocicom

28 IndianapolisCrossroads of America wwwNACrossroadscom

Mark Your Calendar

ongoingevents

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

CURRENTLY PUBLISHING NATURAL AWAKENINGS MAGAZINES ndash For sale in MobileBaldwin AL North Central FL Indianapolis IN Asheville NC Northeastern PA Columbia SC San Antonio TX southwestern VA Call for details 239-530-1377

MEET UPH O L I S T I C P R A C T I T I O N E R S ndash please join Whole-istic Connection We are greater than the sum of our parts MeetupcomWhole-istic_Connection

ONlINE STOREONLINE RAW VEGAN STORE GREAT PRICES Certified Raw Vegan ConsultantHealth Coach For more information go to IndyArtLifestylecom

classifiedsPlace your classified for only $100 per word per month (10 word minimum) To place listing email content to ClassifiedNACrossroadscom

dailyWatermanrsquos Farm Market ndash 8am-7pm Year round Large variety of produce and food-related products 7010 E Raymond St Indpls WatermansFarmMarketcom

Pilates Reformer Classes ndash MonndashSat No Sun classes Visit website for times Engage the mind with the body to create exercises that involve whole body movement $20-$35 Inner You Pilates 14950 Greyhound Ct Indpls 317-571-8367 InnerYouPilatescom

Yoga Classes ndash Mon-Sun Visit website for times Classes range from Hot Vinyasa to Yin to Slow Flow Flourish Yoga + Wellbeing 10138 Brooks School Rd Fishers 317-841-0103 Amyflourishyogabiz FlourishYogaBiz

Yoga Classes ndash every day but Friday All levels plus meditation and more Inner Peace Yoga Center 5038 E 56th St Indpls 317-257-9642 IPYCorg

mondayMeditation for Peace Hope amp Spiritual Evolution ndash 6 pm This 20 min oasis of guided meditation helps you get centered and start your week off in a positive way Unity Church of Indianapolis 907 N Delaware 317-635-4066 UnityofIndycom

Weight loss ndash 630-730pm No diets or struggles Free chat and ebook available online 317-445-4203 MakingWeightLossEasycom $297 Inner Peace Yoga Center 5038 E 56th St Indpls 317-257-9642 IPYCorg

The Power of Myth in Our Lives ndash 630-830pm Through 820 With Rev Don Treadwell An examination of myths and their influence in our lies based on the PBS series Love Offering Unity Church of Indianapolis 907 N Delaware 317-635-4066 UnityofIndycom

Ananda Mandala with Oneness Blessing ndash 630-8pm Experience powerful breathwork through the chakras that elevates your spirit and awakens your soul Receive the Oneness Blessing afterwards for a truly blissful state of higher consciousness $10 Mother Naturersquos Sun 6516 Ferguson St Indpls 317-253-5683 MotherNatureSuncom WendyMotherNatureSuncom

Kundalini Yoga ndash 7pm All levels A unique blend of posture breathwork meditation and chanting Currently working through the chakras Modifications available for any fitness level $10 Pinecone Center 841 W 53rd Street Indpls 317-679-3717 Haridattikaurcom

Simply Meditate ndash 7-8pm Meditation Classes for Beginners Learn meditation to relax the body and mind achieve inner peace and mental clarity and develop a kind and patient attitude toward everybody $10$5 Students Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center 6018 N Keystone Ave Indpls 317-374-5281 or Meditation-Indianapolisorg

tuesdayRestorative Yoga ndash 1130am Flourish Yoga + Wellbeing 10138 Brooks School Rd Fishers 317-841-0103 Amyflourishyogabiz FlourishYogaBizLive Music and Dinner 530-830pm Swing babyhellipWith a Tribute to the Crooners Big band music livens up The Loft every Tuesday night along with our wine specials Traders Point Creamery 9101 Moore Rd Zionsville 317-733-1700 TradersPointCreamerycomNia Dance ndash 545-645pm Movement class to music for your body mind emotions and spirit drawing from the dance martial and healing arts $10class or $405-class pass First class free Earth House 237 N East St Indpls Rhonda Vaughn 317-201-9659 EnergeticDancerSbcglobalnetYoga for Healing the Heart ndash 545-7pm Yoga for those recovering from stress grief life crisis PeaceThroughYogacomMaster Mind Discussion Group ndash 8-9pm For the person who wants to be able to bond receive loving support of a group and discuss spiritual principles from the comfort and convenience of their own home using telephone bridge line Facilitated by Dawn Frick Love Offering can be paid through PayPal Unity Church of Indianapolis 907 N Delaware 317-635-4066 UnityofIndycom

wednesdayFarmersrsquo Market at the City Market ndash 10am-1pm Market Street between Delaware and Alabama sts Indpls 317-634-9266 Indycmcomfarmers-marketTherapeutic Yoga ndash12-1245pm Healing pos tures brea thwork and medi ta t ion Come as you are $12 Meridian Holistic Center 210 E 91st Street Suite B Indpls Meridian-HolisticcomHalf Price Glasses of Wine 5-9pm Try one of our unique sustainable and organic wines half price on Wednesdays Traders Point Creamery 9101 Moore Rd Zionsville 317-733-1700 TradersPointCreamerycomVideo Nights with Rev Bob Uhlar ndash 630 ndash 830pm Testament The Bible and History produced by PBS Follow archaeologists and scholars to the Middle East and Europe to see how the practices of Jewish nomadic tribes led to the Bible as we know it today A discussion will follow the videos (Series ends on Aug 15) Love Offering Unity Church of Indianapolis 907 N Delaware 317-635-4066 UnityofIndycom

Listings by Day NOTE Dates and times shown are subject to change Please confirm event prior to at-tendance Go to NACrossroadscom to submit calendar listings Submission deadline for Calendar the 15th of the month

FRIDAY OCTOBER 5Luna Ray Kirtan amp The Alive Musical Yoga Expe-rience ndash 545-715pm Kirtan is a form of Bhakti Yoga ldquothe yoga of devotionrdquo that involves call and response chantingsinging blended with soulful music it is said to calm the mind and open the heart Acclaimed international Kirtan artist Kristin Luna Ray will bring Bhakti to Indy with two events a musical yoga class with Chuck Crosby and a Kirtan from 730 - 9pm Come prepared to sing $15 Kirtan $25 for yoga class $35 for both Invoke Yoga Studio 970 Ft Wayne Ave Indpls Chuck Crosby 317-631-9642 InvokeStudiocom

SUNDAY OCTOBER 16Introduction to Conscious Living and Loving ndash 1-5pm An entertaining high energy training for indi-viduals couples and professionals who want to learn skills for conscious relationship and body-centered transformation Create leaps in your ability to handle greater levels of intimacy fun creativity and vitality $60 To register email Peggypeggyhellmancom For details visit PeggyHellmancom

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 10

Successfully Managing Personal Life Transitions ndash 930am-1230pm An interactive workshop to help you make the most of change This interac-tive workshop is based on the work of William Bridges PhD and others Elaine Voci PhD will facilitate and provide insights inspiration and practical strategies to help you honor the past utilize the creative potential of the in-between neutral zone and embrace the future with joy Participants each receive a binder with a full set of handouts and a resource reading list of ldquobest booksrdquo Elaine Voci Life Skills Coaching LLC Carmel IN To register call 317-730-5481 or visit ElaineVocicom

29natural awakenings September 2012

Fishers Farmersrsquo Market ndash 8am-12pm Fishers Train Station 11601 Municipal Dr Fishers 317-578-0700 FishersChambercomchamberFarmers_Marketaspx

Greenwood Farmersrsquo Market ndash 8am-12pm Greenwood Public Library 310 S Meridian St Greenwood 317-883-9144 OldTownGreenwoodcom

Introduction to Yoga ndash 1230-2pm Second Saturday of every month Free All People Yoga Center 1724 E 86 St Indy 317-818-1800 AllPeopleYogacom

sundaySunday Services ndash 930am Pre-service meditation Praise music starts at 950 am with the Celebration Service and a Youth Education Program commencing at 10 am Second Sunday of the month ndash Reiki Healing Circles are held after the service Unity of Indpls 907 N Delaware St 317-635-4066 UnityofIndycom

Dharma For Kids ndash 11am-1215pm Suitable for ages 4-11 Children learn how to develop harmony confidence and methods to calm the mind The topics of both classes will correlate to foster parentchild discussion after class $5 per child Snacks included Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center 6018 N Keystone Ave Indpls 317-374-5281 Meditation-Indianapolisorg

Kundalini Yoga ndash 11am-1215pm All levels A unique blend of posture breathwork meditation and chanting Modifications available for any fitness level $7 Cityoga 2442 N Central Ave Indpls 317-430-3875 HariDattiKaurhotmail com

Prayers For World Peace with Mandy Vickery ndash 11am-1215pm All welcome Increase and maintain a happy positive mind FreeDonation Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center 6018 N Keystone Ave Indpls 317-374-5281 Meditation-Indianapolisorg

Sahaja Meditation ndash 12-1pm A simple and spontaneous meditation technique which de-stresses mind improves attention and brings inner peace and joy harnessing onersquos own inner energy Free Old National Bank 6135 N College Ave Indpls 317-300-4560 IndianaMeditationorg

Warming Up to Hot Vinyasa ndash 2-315pm Class for those new to yoga or anxious about the idea of practicing yoga in a hot room $17 Flourish Yoga + Wellbeing 10138 Brooks School Rd Fishers 317-841-0103 Amyflourishyogabiz FlourishYogaBiz

Jazz Nights ndash 5-9pm Jazz up your weekend with Jazz Nights at The Loft Pair your ldquofarm to tablerdquo dinner with a glass of organic wine and our local musical talent every Sunday night The Loft Restaurant Traders Point Creamery 9101 Moore Rd Zionsville 317-733-1700 TradersPointCreamerycom

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Coming in October

Caring for the health of people and the planet

Participate in a better future with Natural Awakeningsrsquo special Environment edition

Sahaja Meditation ndash 7-8pm A simple and spontaneous meditation technique which de-stresses mind improves attention and brings inner peace and joy harnessing onersquos own inner energy Free Old National Bank 4950 E County Line Rd Greenwood 317-300-4560 IndianaMeditationorg

Soul to Soul Parenting Book Group ndash 730-9pm Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays $5 The Playful Soul 6516 Ferguson Indpls 317-253-0499 ThePlayfulSoulcom

Vinyasa Flow Yoga ndash 7pm With Sarah Megel intadv Shamrock Wellness 14535 B Hazel Dell Parkway Carmel 46033 (Inside the Riverview Health and Fitness Building) 317-703-4431 ShamrockWellnesscom

thursdayHalf Price Bottles of Wine ndash 5-9pm Organic and sustainable bottles of wine are half price Pair with our Artisan Cheese Fondue and other distinctive menu dishes The Loft Restaurant Traders Point Creamery 9101 Moore Rd Zionsville TPFOrganicscom

Free Community Drum Circle ndash 645-8pm All agesexperience welcome Free Hand Drum instruction class prior to the drum circle at 615-645pm $5 Bongo Boy Recreational Music and Wellness Center 8481 Bash Street Ste 1100 Indpls 317-771-0241 Lisabongoboy musiccom BongoBoyMusiccom

Meditations For Everyday Life ndash 7-830pm Current Series How to Solve Human Problems $10 Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center 6018 N Keystone Ave Indpls 317-374-5281 or Meditation-Indianapolisorg

fridaySummer Green Market ndash 4-8pm Shop our local food growers and crafters every Friday evening outside on the Garden Lawn Rain or Shine The Green Market 9101 Moore Rd Zionsville TPFOrganicscom

Live Music ndash 5-9pm Bring the family out for a night of Green Market shopping amp organic dinner outside on our garden deck Relax with a glass of wine or beer and a scoop of ice cream all while listening to great live music Traders Point Creamery 9101 Moore Rd Zionsville 317-733-1700 TradersPointCreamerycom

saturdayBinford Farmersrsquo Market ndash 8am-1pm Hawthorn Plaza Binford Blvd and 62nd St Indpls 317-841-0755 BinfordFarmersMarketcom

Broad Ripple Farmersrsquo Market ndash 8am-12pm Broad Ripple High School 1115 Broad Ripple Ave in lot behind school Indpls BroadRippleFarmersMarketcom

Carmel Farmersrsquo Market ndash 8-1130am Carmel Civic Square in south parking lot Carmel CarmelFarmersMarketcom

30 IndianapolisCrossroads of America wwwNACrossroadscom

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