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Remember when Eddie George, the star running back for the Tennessee Titans, made headlines in the sports

world because it was revealed that he practiced yoga? Sure, people thought it was cool, because hey—it was Eddie George! But they also thought it was kind of weird (hence the headlines). Well, in the decade or so since then, we’ve noticed an encour-aging trend: the democratization of yoga. Yoga is no longer considered the jurisdiction of lithe young women (although it explains the “lithe” part). Men—as teachers and students—are now fixtures in the yoga scene. Yoga classes are regularly offered in schools and senior centers. New yoga studios are opening all the time in Knoxville (see our back cover for one of the newest!). And the variety of class offerings truly fits the phrase “something for everyone.” There are yoga classes tailored for people with physical limitations, chronic pain, injuries or weight issues. There are yoga styles that focus primarily on breathing and meditation, flexibility, strength or endurance (although most styles incorporate and enhance all of the above to some degree). The point is, ordinary people are finally figuring out that yoga can greatly improve their quality of life. It is good spiritual and psychological medicine in what can be a very stressful world. And certainly it can work wonders for the body. Just ask Eddie George, whose day job for nine years involved regularly getting squashed by 300-pound men. In an interview on BET.com, George admits that when he first started yoga, he thought of it as “a girl thing.” But he found that the practice increased his strength and flexibility, helping protect him from injury, and it also made him more slippery on the field. “If you’re comfortable with yourself, it shouldn’t matter if a class is all guys or if you’re the only guy,” he concluded. “Yoga’s just good for you.” September is National Yoga Month, and at Natural Awakenings, we’re celebrat-ing by giving our readers fresh motivation to start or continue their own practice. “Say Yes to Yoga,” page 24, explains the many benefits of the ancient practice, which go way beyond the physical. That said, if you simply want a healthier body, yoga’s got you covered. New research from Germany and England has shown that the practice reduces blood pressure, heart and respiration rates, and “bad” cholesterol; raises “good” cholesterol; and trims the waistline (read the details on page 14).

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Unity World Day of Prayer September 11

Unity Transformation and Shanti Yoga Haven will host

World Day of Prayer activities on September 11 at 12 Forest Court in Knoxville. Events will include Body Prayer with Shanti at 6 p.m.,

when “participants will relax into the sacredness of this event with breath and gentle movement,” Shanti says. (Dress com-fortably.) At 7 p.m., Unity minister Lora Beth Gilbreath will lead a World Day of Prayer service. Attendees are invited to bring a list of people (first names only) or situations that they wish to have held in prayer. The Nashville duo Source, Kenya Walker and Vic Sorrell, will provide music. Unity Transforma-tion will also join Silent Unity—an international, 24/7 prayer ministry open to people of all faiths—and Unity churches worldwide for the 21st annual Unity World Day of Prayer. This year’s theme is “We Are the Light of the World: Let Your Light Shine!” “World Day of Prayer gives us an opportunity to come to-gether in celebration of our oneness with God, each other and our world,” Gilbreath says. “Through prayer we foster peace and wholeness in our community and in our individual lives.” Unity Transformation, affiliated with Unity Worldwide Minis-tries, meets every Sunday at 10:55 a.m. at Shanti Yoga Haven. Unity is known for its inspirational magazine Daily Word (DailyWord.com) and for its 24/7 prayer ministry Silent Unity (1-800-NOW-PRAY or SilentUnity.org), which has been in nonstop prayer since 1890. For more information about Unity Transformation, call Gilbreath at 865-809-5207 or visit Unity-Transformation.org. See ad page 9.

Beekeeper, End-Of-Life Specialist Address CHEO

A master beekeeper and an end-of-life medical specialist will be featured

speakers at the September programs of the Knoxville and Loudon/Monroe Groups the Complementary Health Education Organiza-tion. CHEO’s monthly educational programs are open to the public, feature a door prize, and are preceded by a half-hour meet and greet with the featured speakers. Beekeeper Sheila Ray will speak to Knox-ville CHEO September 15 at 7 p.m., presenting “Bee Foods to Enhance Your Health and Immunity.” Ray, who offers pollina-tor services and is a local state inspector, will explain what the term raw honey means, where all the honey bees going, and

how their disappearance is affecting our food chain. She will also discuss health and healing with honey bee products, raw natural honey, fresh frozen bee pollen, propolis and natural beeswax. The program will be held in the classrooms of Park-west Medical Center, 9330 Parkwest Blvd., Knoxville. (Doors lock at 7 p.m., so arrive early.) Dr. Gregory Phelps, medical director at UT Hospice, will present “Living Your Final Chapter: Voice Your Choice” at the Loudon/Monroe CHEO meeting September 24 at 7 p.m. While Americans increasingly wish to have a voice in end-of-life de-cisions, studies show doctors are reluctant to engage patients in advance-care planning or even “when to say when.” Phelps will discuss the complexities of advanced care planning and the limitations of medical care. The program will be held at Rarity Bay Community Center, 150 Rarity Bay Pkwy., Vonore, Tennessee.

Both programs will begin with a 6:30 p.m. meet and greet. For more information, visit CHEOKnox.org. See resource guide listing page 29.

Essential Oils Can Benefit Pets, Too

Our furry, four-legged friends can ben-efit from the use of essential oils just

like we can, says Amber Keirn, co-owner of Hemp Monkeys, which is hosting a class on using essential oils and hemp oil on pets. The class is scheduled for September 16 at 7 p.m. “We’ll have a couple of furry guests to make things even more fun,” Keirn says. “I’ve found that the essential oil lavender works like a charm for calming a pet that is afraid of thun-derstorms and loud noises,” she says. “It also relieves itching due to seasonal allergies. Wild orange, rosemary and DoTerra Purify are great for getting rid of fleas. And frankincense is an ancient secret for reducing tumors, malignant and benign.” Many pets enjoy the application of essential oils, Keirn says. “Some are even drawn to them,” she says. “Using essen-tial oils can be a pleasant bonding experience with your pet. Many rescue groups, kennels and shelters are using essential oils, especially diffused, to combat airborne pathogens such as kennel cough and are finding great results while using them. They are also able to help calm animals with anxieties.” Many natural therapies, including essential oils, can be used in place of toxic chemicals traditionally used on pets, she says, but it is important to use an organic or Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade oil. “Many of the oils on the market contain synthetics and fillers,” she says.

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The Total Works Salon & Spa in Knoxville has introduced a new

organic skin-care line, Osmosis, de-signed to penetrate deep into the skin to repair it at the cellular level. “It’s a fact that 98 percent of skin-care products don’t penetrate into the deep layers of the epidermis or dermis,” says Becca Cowan, the salon’s office manager. “Osmosis, however, penetrates the skin with natural and organic ingredients. Because the products are able to de-liver ingredients at the cellular level, the Osmosis company feels that it’s their duty to make sure that harm-ful ingredients do not get into the skin.” Osmosis products transform the skin, feeding and stimulating the dermis without unnecessary trauma and inflammation, Cowan says. “The unique ingredients in Osmosis give it the ability to heal scar tissue, broken capillaries, rosacea and acne; slow down the aging process; and treat many other skin ailments.” The Total Works uses Osmosis in the treatment room, and each facial is custom-designed for the client’s skin, she says. “We offer a ‘no-peel’ peel that does not cause harm to the protective barrier, but it stimulates cellular turnover and enhances the skin,” she says. The Total Works will be introducing Osmosis makeup and nutraceuticals, as well, she says.

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Breezeway Yoga Studio Opens in Knox Plaza

Patty Dougherty, co-owner of Balanced You Studios on Bearden Hill, has opened a new

yoga and wellness center, Breezeway Yoga Stu-dio, in Knox Plaza at the end of the breezeway between Petco and Ross the Boss. Breezeway offers a full lineup of yoga classes and will be scheduling workshops focused on wellness, Dougherty says. Many of the teachers at Breezeway have been teaching in the area for years, she says. Along with Dougherty, Jill Bartine, Bailey Wamp, Geogia Vogel, Tanya Kanczuzewski and Laura Spica now have classes on the schedule. (Visit BreezewayYoga.com for the full class calendar.) Dougherty says she bases her teaching on keeping her students informed about their bodies. “I’m in the process of obtaining a 1000-hour yoga therapy certifica-tion, and I’m always eager to incorporate that knowledge into my classes,” she says. The new studio enables her to have more students in her restorative and therapeutic classes, which teach how yoga can enhance daily life. “I believe strongly in the pow-er of yoga to create healthy longevity,” she says. “I welcome newcomers to visit the studio, try a class or two, and find the style of yoga that helps them become stronger and more flexible.” Dougherty continues to teach private sessions at Balanced You Studios, where the more intimate space helps clients feel safe and supported, she says. She is also one of several teachers who lead classes there for students who prefer a smaller class size. For more information, visit BalancedYouStudios.com.

To learn more about Patty Dougherty and both studios, visit PattyYoga.com. See ad back cover.

Art-A-Palooza in Fountain City

The Fountain City Arts Center (FCAC) in Knoxville is celebrating the 10th anniver-sary of Art-a-Palooza, its fall fundraiser, September 18-20. Organizers are encour-

aging artists and craftspeople to reserve a booth to sell their original work and to demonstrate their skills during the last day of the event. The FCAC is located at 213 Hotel Avenue, next to Fountain City Park. “Artists will be on site inside the Center doing demonstrations,” says Sylvia Williams, executive director of the FCAC. “Original paintings, easels, frames, art sup-plies, prints, pottery, jewelry, glassware and decorative items will be on sale for bar-gain prices, along with a few small household items, all donated by Center members and area artists. Home-baked goods will also be on sale all three days.” September 20 is Family Day, which will be run from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with live music beginning at 11 a.m. The day will feature interactive art activities for all ages. A $10 family pass will be good for all children’s art activities that day. “Family, fun with art, food and music: how could you go wrong on this no-UT-football Saturday?” Wil-liams says. Art-a-Palooza will include some FCAC food vendors, but other food vendors are encouraged to participate, she adds. Interested vendors should call 865-357-ARTS to have a booth spot confirmed. Outdoor booth spaces are $25 each. For more details and an application, contact the FCAC at 865-357-2787 or [email protected].

Fountain City Arts Center is open Tuesdays and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and second, third and fifth nonevent Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Free Creative Writing Workshop for Women

The Write Place in Maryville, Tennessee, is offering a free creative writing workshop

for women on September 26 from 9 a.m. to noon. Beginning and experienced

writers are welcome. Space is limited; advanced sign-up is required. The Saturday workshop will follow Pat Schneider’s Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA) Writing Workshop

Method, offering a nonthreatening environment in which participants are given prompts, time to write, and then the op-portunity to read aloud. “Participants don’t have to read what they’ve written, but if they choose to do so, others will respond only with what they like and remember,” says Judy Bingham, founder of The Write Place. Whatever your purpose for writing, “the foundation is the same,” says Schneider, author of Writing Alone and with Others. She advises claiming yourself to be a writer and strengthening your writing voice “through practice, study and helpful response from other writers.” Bingham, who has stud-ied with Schneider and is certified in the AWA method, will lead the workshop. Bingham has led writing workshops in the Maryville area since 2008.

The Write Place is located at 2611 E. Broadway, Maryville, one mile from Pellissippi Parkway Exit 14. To register or for more information, contact Judy Bingham at 865-660-4799 or [email protected]. See ad page 15.

Ascension Workshop, Drum Dance at Center for Peace

The Center for Peace—a holistic, nondenomina-

tional spiritual center located in Seymour, Tennessee— is hosting “Global Ascension,” a workshop led by David Arms, on Septem-ber 13 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The CFP’s annual Drum Dance, led by Perry Robinson, will be held September 26-28.

“We have a role in the ascension of everything on the planet,” Arms says. ”Most things will follow along, but we can greatly assist our brothers and sisters in making this journey.” The cost to attend ascension workshop is $25, which can be applied to individual sessions with Arms scheduled after the presentation. (Sessions are 45-60 minutes and cost $75.) For more information, contact Patti MacFee at 865-250-1988 or [email protected]. “The Drum Dance comes from the vision of Joseph Rael, who teaches us that dancing or movement forward and backward—into mind and no mind—helps us commune with spirit in a way that is difficult to do in our daily busy lives,” Robinson says. “Being quiet, fasting, watching our breath, focusing our minds on our dance feathers and moving with the drum puts us in a meditative state where visions are easier to access.” Those who wish to attend or participate in the Drum Dance should contact Robinson at 865-428-3070 at least a week prior to the dance.

The Center is located at 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., about 45 minutes from downtown Knoxville. For more information, visit CenterForPeace.us. See ad page 21.

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Keepers

Indigenous chiefs and wisdom keepers will gather Septem-

ber 18-20 for the Star Knowl-edge Nashville Conference at Montgomery Bell State Park Conference Center in Burns, Tennessee, about 30 miles west

of Nashville. “The purpose of the event is to share ancient spiritual teachings, heal humanity and the earth, and celebrate the great thanksgiving,” says event coordinator Janice Mickle. “It is a powerful time of giving thanks for the manifestations of our hearts’ desires.” The conference will feature more than 30 speakers, Mickle says, including Chief Golden Light Eagle, Grandmother SilverStar and Jerry Wills, plus more than 20 workshops led by psychics, healers, educators, life coaches and energy workers. Vendors at the conference will offer pottery, paintings, organic farm information, Native American music and clothing, crys-tals, drums, sacred paintings and more. Each evening of the event there will be live Native American music. Terri Rivera (Sings with Ravens) and Yolanda Martinez will be among the many featured performers. All attendees are invited to the Fall Equinox Sunrise Ceremony on September 21 at Nashville’s sacred site, Mound Bottom, located a few miles from the conference center.

The cost of the conference is $222 for all three days or $88 for a single day (please specify day at registration). Register by phone or fax at 800-221-6801, or online at StarKnowledge-Nashville.com. For more information, contact Janice Mickle at 615-830-1512.

KMS Creates Natural Play Space

Students returning to the Knoxville Montessori

School (KMS) this month will find the playground trans-formed into a more natural play space. Created with input from KMS parents and teachers and help from landscape architect Sara Hedstrom Pinnell, the new playground includes

• a wooden “tree house” platform with a slide that can be reached by a ladder or climbing net

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• a basketball court that can also be used for hopscotch, four square and other games

• a large open field for kickball, soccer and other running games

• shaded areas with rock or log seats for resting or socializing

“Children need time outside to strengthen their bodies, learn about nature and practice their social skills,” says KMS Direc-tor Charlie Biggs. “The new playground will provide a won-derful natural environment for recess, after-care and all of our students’ outdoor activities.” Parents and students who have seen the new playground seem to agree, he adds. “When one of our new preschool students saw the tree house, she literally started jumping up and down. She was so excited she said she could hardly wait to start school.”

KMS is a nonprofit private school that offers high-quality, child-centered Montessori education for students from preschool through fifth grade. For more information about KMS, visit KnoxvilleMontessori.org or contact the school at 865-525-6042 or [email protected]. See ad page 8.

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Radioactive SeaJapan’s Nuclear Meltdown is Poisoning California KelpScientists analyzing kelp off the coast of San Diego have linked the presence of the radioactive isotope cesium to the Fukushima Daiichi power plant, in Japan, which melted down in 2011. As part of the ongoing Kelp Watch 2014 project, government and academic institutions have begun receiving results from samples of bull kelp and giant kelp collected along the California coast. “We’re trying to figure out how much is there and how much is getting into the ecosystem,” says Matthew Edwards, Ph.D., of San Diego State University. “Things are linked a little more closely than sometimes we’d like to think. Just because it’s on the other side of the world doesn’t mean that it doesn’t affect us.” With experts predicting a 40-year-plus cleanup at Fukushima, the likelihood of increased cesium in the Pacific Ocean seems inevitable.

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Safer Shampoo Makers Agree Not to Use Cancer-Causing Chemical

This year, the Center for Environ-mental Health (CEH) reached legal agreements with 26 major compa-nies to discontinue using a cancer-causing chemical in shampoo and personal care products, and potential agreements with more than 100 ad-ditional companies are still pending. Cocamide diethanolamine (DEA), a synthetic chemical created from a chemical reaction between coconut oils and diethanolamine, has been used for decades in shampoos and other products as a foaming agent.

In 2012, California listed the chemical as a known carcinogen, based on as-sessment by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer, which evaluated skin exposure tests on animals. In 2013, the CEH brought lawsuits against companies selling products in California containing the substance without a health warning, as required under Prop 65, the state’s consumer protec-tion law for toxic chemicals. Note: A Think Dirty app offers information about the potentially toxic ingredi-ents in cosmetics and personal care products and what not to buy.

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Cleaner AirNew EPA Rules Proposed for Climate ChangeThe White House plans to cut carbon dioxide emissions from power plants by 30 percent by 2030. Each state will have its own goal within the overall national pollution reduction effort, an attempt

to be politically and practically flexible in its implementa-tion. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy explains, “Each state’s goal is tailored to its own circumstances, and states have the flexibility to reach the goal in whatever ways work best for them.” States can renovate existing coal-fired plants with newer, cleaner burning technology; switch coal plants to natural gas, which produces much less carbon; and work to persuade residents to be more efficient in their use of electricity. States can also band together in cap-and-trade networks for emis-sion reductions, in which companies buy and sell permits allowing them to produce a certain amount of carbon emis-sions. Clean producers can be sellers, dirtier producers buy-ers. The program represents an absolute reduction in U.S. carbon emissions of nearly one-third, rather than a simple slowing in the growth rate of emissions. Contrary industry groups, many Republicans and some coal-state Democrats oppose the proposal due to its anticipated costs and in-creased regulations.

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GMO Gung-HoU.S. Farmers Plant More GMO CropsFarmers in the U.S. added 12 million more acres of geneti-cally modified (GM or GMO) crops in 2013, reports Clive James, with the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications, and now lead the world in their production by volume. Even as many U.S. consumers reject foods containing GM ingredients, many farmers continue to embrace the technology. “In general, choosing GM seed is an economic decision for farmers,” says North Dakota Farmers’ Union President Mark Watne, who grows corn, soy and wheat in Minot. “If you give them a tool to battle weeds at a reasonable cost, they adopt it.”

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Yoga Boosts Hearts, Shrinks WaistlinesTwo scientific reviews of human clinical research

have found that hatha yoga significantly reduces heart disease risk factors. Researchers from Germany’s University of Du-isburg-Essen reviewed 44 studies involving more than 3,000 people. Overall, the studies found that hatha yoga significantly reduced both systolic and diastolic

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tongUE DiAgnoSiS rEVEAlS SlEEP DiSorDErSTraditional medicines have long utilized tongue analysis

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Licorice Root ReducesDangerous FatA new study published in the journal Nutrafoods

has confirmed that licorice extract helps reduce visceral fat in obese adults. The study tested 60 men and 60 women that were clinically obese with body mass index (BMI) scores of over 30. For three months, they were given either a placebo pill or 300 milligrams per day of licorice root extract. Then they were tested for visceral fat using CT scans and measured for waist circumfer-ence, waist-to-hip measurements and BMI scores. The licorice extract group had significantly fewer visceral fat cells, lower BMI scores and reduced waist circum-ference compared with the placebo group. Previous research with the extract also showed similar weight-loss effects among human subjects.

Mindfulness Meditation Can Hinder Onset of Alzheimer’sA pilot study from

the Harvard Medical School indicates yet another benefit of meditation. The researchers tested 14 people with mild cognitive impair-ment, which often leads to Alzheimer’s disease, and provided them with either Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction training or standard care. Brain imaging tests indicated that those engaged in meditative training had increased activity and connections among three areas of the brain—the posterior cingulate cortex, medial pre-frontal cortex and left hippocampus. Al-though larger studies are needed, study authors remark, “These preliminary results indicate that in adults with mild cognitive impairment, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction therapy may have a positive impact on the regions of the brain most related to mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.”

rAiSinS loWEr BlooD PrESSUrE AnD DiABEtES riSkResearchers from

the University of Kentucky have determined that snacking on raisins can decrease high blood pressure and reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. For 12 weeks, 46 men and women snacked on either processed snack foods or rai-sins. At the beginning and end of each month, the researchers tested for blood glucose, diabetic risk markers and blood pressure. Raisin snacking was found to reduce blood pressure while improving blood glucose and diabetic risk factors. The researchers concluded, “Regular consumption of raisins may re-duce glycemia and cardiovascular risk factors, including blood pressure.”



“If you’re depressed, tired or sick, your caregiving is likely to suffer,” counsels John Schall, CEO of Care-

giver Action Network, in Washington, D.C., and a former family caregiver. “For the sake of your loved one, take care of yourself.” The AARP estimates that some 34 million family caregivers provide for someone that is ill or disabled in the U.S. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, in Bethesda, Maryland, caregivers generally struggle with finding time for themselves, managing emotional and physical stress and balancing work and family responsibilities. Experts suggest that the following seven steps can help people enjoy a healthier, less stressful and more conscious approach to care giving—and receiving.

ReframeCareWhen Lori La Bey’s mom was diag-nosed with dementia, the daughter

initially felt she was the only family member that could help her. How-ever, gradually, the Minneapolis-based international caregiver advocate and founder of AlzheimersSpeaks.com learned to welcome help from others. “Being perfect gets in the way of true connections,” she observes. Although La Bey began her care-giving out of love, the volume of related tasks soon sparked stress. That’s when she taught herself to slow down and

reframe her outlook: Before going into her mom’s room, folding her laundry, scheduling healthcare practitioners and delivering dinner, La Bey paused to consciously ask: “Is Mom safe, happy and pain-free?” Centering on those three questions reminded her that she was doing this work out of love. Psychotherapist Diana Denholm, Ph.D., of West Palm Beach, Florida, heightened her own consciousness by learning to see caregiving as a collab-orative effort. Denholm, author of The Caregiving Wife’s Handbook: Caring for Your Seriously Ill Husband, Caring for Yourself (CaregivingWife.com), sought to keep her husband as engaged and active as possible. When she had difficult issues to discuss, she’d make a “talking date” with him, offering choices by saying, “I’d love to chat with you. Would Tuesday before dinner or Thursday after breakfast work for you?” Before the date, she’d select a comfortable room and clear her mind by meditating, napping or mind-fully sipping herbal tea. The conversa-tions would cover anything from how to work with their health professionals to plans for his end-of-life ceremony. They agreed on strategies and worked together as a team.

RedefineAssistance“I’ll carry your luggage for you, Dad, since you’re not feeling well”… La Bey still remembers her father’s down-turned mouth as she tugged the suitcase out of his hands. “I was trying to be helpful, but instead I took away his dignity and power,” she later real-ized. “If I had packed his bag lighter, he could have carried it like always.”

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When are we helping and when are we doing too much? “Put yourself in the sick person’s shoes. Avoid doing something the per-son can do for himself,” agrees Den-holm. Controlling behavior changes the dynamics of the relationship and can put the caregiver in a parental role. She recommends a holistic brainstorming exercise in which the caregiver writes answers to such questions as: What am I frustrated about? What really annoys me? Why am I angry with myself? The results offer a window to un-derstanding our own feelings. “Feeling anger could mean we’re acting co-dependently and taking on too many responsibilities,” Denholm says. “The caregiver’s job isn’t to save the patient, but merely to support him or her in necessary ways.”

AskforHelp“I don’t want to be a burden,” and “We’re afraid of losing our privacy,” and “I’m the only one who can take care of him; no one else can do it right,” are common concerns. “These self-limiting beliefs prevent people from reaching out for help,” says family caregiver and life coach Yosaif August, founder of Yes To Life Coaching (YesToLifeCoaching.com), in Phila-delphia, Pennsylvania, and author of Coaching for Caregivers: How to Reach Out Before You Burn Out.

August quotes a recent Johns Hopkins study that reported caregivers might improve their health “… when caregiving is done willingly, at manage-able levels and with individuals who are capable of expressing gratitude.” Accepting assistance makes caregiving more manageable. August understands how over-whelming the experience can be and advises caregivers to ask themselves: “What do I need help with right now?” Keep answers specific, such as, “I need someone to prepare dinner to-morrow night, mow the lawn and pick up our vitamins.” August also suggests creating a family Declaration of Interdepen-dence, a personal statement docu-menting how the family prefers to be helped, along with the attitudes and behaviors they find especially sup-portive. Encourage family and friends to ask these two questions: “Are you open to advice?” and “Is this a good time to talk about your spouse’s condi-tion?” Make much-needed breaks sacrosanct from such discussions.

NurturethroughNourishmentMore than 50 percent of caregivers surveyed in a 21st-century study spear-

Extending a hand to Caregivers

If your caregiving friends can’t articulate what they need, try these lovely offerings.

n Send a cheerful card.

n Gift a plant.

n Weed their garden.

n Cook a meal.

n Schedule a walk together.

n Sit with a loved one for several hours so they can run errands.

n Volunteer to get their car washed.

n Take them to a movie or out to dinner.

n Buy a gift certificate to use online.

n Treat them to a massage.

headed by the National Alliance for Caregiving reported, “I don’t have time to take care of myself.” That can trans-late to a lack of exercise, an unhealthy diet and little or no respite. “If you aren’t healthy and strong, you can’t properly care for anyone else,” says Liana Werner-Gray, New York City natural lifestyle consultant and author of The Earth Diet (TheEarthDiet.org). To be-gin each day, she advises drinking one cup of warm water with juice from half a lemon, explaining that stress produc-es acid and lemon water metabolizes as alkalinity and helps keep the body’s pH balanced. For healthy snacks, Werner-Gray recommends easy and nutrition-rich choices like fresh fruits, green smooth-ies, organic nut butters and a trail mix of raw nuts, seeds and dried fruits. Save time with the smoothies by making a large batch and freezing portions to enjoy later. A basic recipe might include two handfuls of greens, such as spinach and kale, a banana and other fruits, almond milk or purified water and maybe adding flaxseed, cinnamon or goji berries. When appropriate, share the same health-boosting foods with the loved one. Victoria Moran, of New York City, is the director of the Main Street Vegan Academy and author of a dozen books on health and well-being including Main Street Vegan and Liv-ing a Charmed Life. She offers such conscious eating tips as eating full meals of “real” food instead of snacks; selecting beautiful foods; and ritual-izing indulgences, such as a special spot for relaxing with high-quality dark chocolate and tea using good china while listening to classical music.

StandforExerciseEven though caregivers may feel they don’t have time to spare, Dr. Jordan D. Metzl, author of The Exercise Cure, says it’s vital to incorporate physi-cal activity. He recommends starting by walking 30 minutes a day for one month. If necessary, it can be done in 10-minute increments. According to a study by Mayo Clinic Physician James Levine, Ph.D., in Scottsdale, Arizona, “Sitting is the new smoking.” Researchers have

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linked sitting for long periods of time with a number of health concerns that include obesity, metabolic syndrome and increased risks of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer. The solution is to move more and sit less—walk while on the phone and stand up while reading. Metzl suggests a stretch break every 20 minutes. Three of his “commandments” for fitness are hav-ing fun, setting goals and minimizing sitting. “Schedule exercise and respite breaks and make them as inviolate as a doctor’s visit,” advises Schall.

CommunewithSpiritAugust suggests establishing a twofold consciousness-raising ritual to welcome and appreciate life. Begin each day by showing gratitude for being alive and end it focused on forgiveness and grati-tude. “When you cultivate gratitude, you notice more things to be grateful for,” says August. La Bey concurs, and writes down at least five things she is grateful for every day. She mentally replays time

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with her mom and appreciates the little moments and signs of hope, like “the twinkle in Mom’s eye or the way she held hands and smiled.” This puts her in an upbeat frame of mind when she drifts off to sleep. She also writes out her intention for the day, envision-ing positive outcomes. She might af-firm: “I am going to have a grace-filled day. Things will go smoothly.” Denholm centers herself by pet-ting her cats. Some caregivers chant or practice meditation or mindful breath-

ing, while others might take a walk, shop, or sit quietly in a church.

NoticeBlessingsLa Bey discovered that her journey as a caregiver also dramatically enhanced her own life. “Mom taught me so much,” she relates. “I learned compas-sion and unconditional love on multi-ple levels. I learned to live in gratitude, instead of loss.” August notes, “Even in the tough times, I experienced an engaged, poignant and rich connection with my parents.” For Denholm, treasured gifts in-cluded strengthening her communica-tion with her husband and working as a team. “Allowing yourself to reach out for assistance and make time for respite will deeply enrich your caregiving experience,” concludes Schall.

Deborah Shouse is the author of Love in the Land of Dementia: Finding Hope in the Caregiver’s Journey. Follow her blog at DeborahShouseWrites.wordpress.com.

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Key elements like low-flow faucets and showerheads, VOC-free paint, sustainable flooring and nonporous

countertops form the foundation of an eco-friendly bathroom. Now let’s take a look at the softer side of green. Start by considering the use of honeycomb window shades and dou-ble-glazed windows to keep this most intimate room comfortable year-round and reduce utility bills. Periodically let-ting in fresh air helps keep the room dry and reduces growth of mold, mildew and bacteria. While the kitchen harbors the most germs in the house, the bathroom is a close second. Instead of harsh chemical cleansers, try white vinegar, a safe and economical alternative. Its acidity is ef-fective in killing most germs. Madeleine Somerville, of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, author of All You Need Is Less, uses heated vinegar misted on the shower door to remove soap scum. To achieve a shiny tub, she advises mixing one-quarter cup of baking soda, one tablespoon of natural dishwashing soap and enough water to make a paste. The baking soda also freshens the drain when the tub is rinsed. Toilet bowl ring

stains can be scrubbed away with a pumice stone. “Cleaning faucet aerators and exhaust vents on a regular basis extends equipment life, maintains efficiency and prevents minor plumbing prob-lems,” advises Keita Turner, a New York City area interior designer. Turner has also installed dual-flush toilets that necessitate less water and upkeep. Bathroom odors are another concern. A few drops of essential oil on a cotton ball placed inside the toilet paper roll freshens the air every time the roll turns—without the plastic waste byproduct from store-bought brands. Baking soda removes odors in the bath like it does in the fridge. Upgrade from a simple bowlful by designing a mini-Zen meditation spot using a flat, open wooden box and a doll house-sized rake. Adding a smooth rock or two for texture heightens visual appeal. Green plants can chip in by absorb-ing odors, as well. Many, like the Boston fern, thrive in shower steam. Flowering plants add an inviting touch. Be sure to choose child- and pet-safe greenery. Even quick, water-saving showers eventually result in towels and wash-

A Lovely Loo that’s All Green, Too

Tips for Eco-Friendly Plants, Shades and Cleaners

by Avery mack

cloths destined for the laundry. The Good Housekeeping Research Institute suggests that towels can be used up to four times before washing if they are hung to dry between showers, reducing both water and energy usage. To avoid spreading germs, personal-ize towels and washcloths for each child by color or marking with an initial or colored dot. Organic cotton towels are eco-friendly, comfy and widely avail-able, as are organic cotton bath mats. For the crafty, make a mat from recycled towels or upgrade to a foot-massaging mat made from recycled wine corks. On special occasions when a soothing bath is called for, add a whimsical touch with Mr. Green, the world’s first rubber duck made in the U.S. from environmentally friendly, recycled and recyclable material. “Recycled materials call for different sculpting and molds, so designing Mr. Green was the hardest thing we’ve ever done,” says Craig Wolfe, presi-dent of CelebriDucks, in San Rafael, California. It’s a fun way to remind kids about going green while they spend a few extra minutes getting clean.

Cleaning RecipesFreshen drains and keep oils and lotions from clogging bathroom pipes by pouring one cup of baking soda into the drain, followed by a cup of hot, white vinegar. After it foams, wait five minutes and then flush with hot water.

Mix two tablespoons of salt with one teaspoon of white vinegar to form a paste effective for cleaning chrome faucets.

Scrub chrome with a cut lemon to remove hard water stains.

Use lemon juice and an old tooth-brush to scrub grout.

Periodically douse the toilet with a half-cup of lemon juice and swish with a toilet bowl brush to keep it fresh.

Add a few tablespoons of lemon juice into a spray bottle filled with water to clean windows and mirrors.

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To indulge in post-shower per-sonal pampering, consider health-enhancing coconut oil for head-to-toe moisturizing. As a hair treatment, coconut oil blocks protein loss and reduces frizz. Make a home exfoliat-ing sugar scrub by combining one-half cup of virgin coconut oil, one cup of organic sugar and 20 drops of lime or another essential oil to gently scrub away dry winter skin. Dry skin and ragged cuticles also benefit from whipped coconut oil. Its antifungal properties help keep toenails healthy and sandal-ready. Goat’s milk soap can reduce symp-toms of dry skin, eczema and psoriasis. Its alpha-hydroxy acids remove dead skin cells. Add honey as a natural anti-bacterial boost. Mixing in colloidal oatmeal produces a gentle exfoliator. Let the next upgrade of the bath-room be of a more personal nature aligned with our core values of being good to our family and our home planet.

Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via [email protected].

Green Bathroom Trivian Never clean with sponges—they merely move the germs around; use a washable cloth wipe instead.

n Turkish cotton towels dry faster than the Egyptian variety.

n Always put the upper toilet lid down. Testing by scientists at Leeds University found airborne germs 10 inches above and around the commode.

n Low-flow toilets use as little as 1.6 gallons per flush compared to older styles that use five to seven gallons. The average person flushes five times a day.

n A bath averages 35 to 50 gallons of water versus a 10-minute shower with a low-flow showerhead maxing out at about 25 gallons. Better yet, take quicker showers and turn off the water while lathering and shaving.

n Conventional showerheads run at 5 gpm (gallons per minute) compared with low-flow at 2.5 gpm. Conventional faucets can flow at 3 gpm versus low-flow faucets at half that rate.

For a calculation of personal water usage, visit Tinyurl.com/PersonalWaterUse.

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In the groundbreak-ing new documentary film, Fed Up, Dr. Mark

Hyman prescribes a ma-jor overhaul of the diets of all family members in communities across America to prevent far-reaching unwanted consequences. Hyman practices functional medicine, which takes a whole-system approach to treating chronic ill-nesses by identifying and addressing their root causes, starting with poor diet. He is also the bestselling author of a series of books based on The Blood Sugar Solution.

What has your experience with Fed Up shown you about the root cause of many diseases?In Fed Up, I met with a family of five to talk with them about their health and understand the roots of their family crisis of morbid obesity, pre-diabetes, renal failure, disability, financial stress and hopelessness. Rural South Carolina, where they live, is a food desert with nearly10 times as many fast-food and convenience stores as supermarkets. The family’s kitchen was also a food desert, with barely a morsel of real food. There were no ingredients to make real food—only pre-made factory science projects sold in cans and boxes with un-pronounceable, unrecognizable ingredi-ent lists. This family desperately wanted to find a way out, but didn’t have the

Cures in the KitchenDr. Mark Hyman is Fed Up with

Our National Health Crisisby Judith fertig

knowledge or skills. They lived on food stamps and fast food and didn’t know how to navigate a grocery aisle, shop for real food, read a label, equip a kitchen or cook nutritious meals. Their grand-mother has a garden, but never taught her children how to grow food, even though they live in a temperate rural area.

What results did the family see when they changed their eating habits?I got the whole family cooking, washing, peeling, chopping, cutting and touching real food—onions, garlic, carrots, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, salad greens, even asparagus. After 12 months, the mother had lost 100 pounds and was off of blood pressure medication, and because the father had lost 45 pounds, he finally qualified for a kidney trans-plant. The son originally lost 40 pounds, but because he was stuck in a toxic food environment at school and only able to get a job at a fast-food eatery, he gained much of it back. I’m happy to report that he is now working to get back on track.

How is sugar a primary factor in creating obesity?Of some 600,000 processed food items on the market, 80 percent contain added sugar. Sugar calories act differently from fat or protein calories in the body. Sugar calories drive food addiction, storage

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of belly fat, inflammation and fatty liver (now the number one reason for liver transplants). They also disrupt appetite control, increasing hunger and promot-ing overeating, and are biologically addictive. Sugar calories are the major contributor to heart attacks, strokes, can-cer, dementia and Type 2 diabetes. Sugar is a root cause behind the tripling of obesity rates in children since the 1970s. As just one example illustrating government policy culprits, although poor people are disproportionately af-fected by obesity, the food industry vig-orously opposes any efforts to limit the use of food stamps for soda. Every year, the U.S. government pays for $4 billion in soda purchases by the poor (10 billion servings annually) on the front end, and then pays billions more on the back end through Medicaid and Medicare to treat related health consequences that include obesity and diabetes.

What are the consequences if we don’t attack the problem of poor diet now?The costs of a poor diet are stagger-ing: At the present rate, by 2040, 100 percent of the nation’s federal budget will go for Medicare and Medicaid. The federal debt soars as our unhealthy kids fall heir to an achievement gap that lim-its America’s capacity to compete in the global marketplace. At the same time, having 70 percent of young people unfit for military service weakens national security. In a detailed scientific analysis published in The New England Jour-nal of Medicine, a group of respected scientists reviewing all the data affecting projected life spans concluded that to-day’s children are the first generation of Americans ever that will live sicker and die younger than their parents. Health issues due to poor diet comprise a national crisis. They threaten our future, not just for those fat and sick among us, but all of us.

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Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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Vegetarians seeking flavorful varia-tions can try 9,000 Indian, Paki-stani and Bangladeshi grocery

stores nationwide. “We are now seeing 20 percent non-Indian customers in our store,” says Vipul Patel, owner of the Louisville, Kentucky, branch of Patel Brothers, the largest Indian U.S. grocery store chain. “Usually, new customers come in with an Indian recipe and we help them find the ingredients.”

IndianVeggiesVegetarianism has been a way of life in India for millennia. Some Indian vegetables may already seem familiar; winter melon, or white pumpkin, for example, is a squash that cooks and tastes like its orange counterpart. Egg-plants native to India are egg-shaped and smaller than the American variety; they cook in less time and have a less bitter taste. “By eating a larger variety of vegetables, consumers benefit from an increased array of vital nutrients and specialized phytochemicals that have healing and medicinal qualities,” says Ronald Hubbs, a practitioner at NW Naturopathic Medicine, in Portland,

Indian Vegetarian CookingPotent Spices and Veggies Fend Off Disease

by Bushra Bajwa

Oregon. He advises against overcook-ing vegetables to maintain their nutri-tional qualities. Consider pickled vegetables, known as achar. “Naturally fermenting vegeta-bles can turn some of them into super-foods, with enhanced properties that are rich in healthy bacteria and support digestion and immunity,” says Hubbs, citing studies in the Journal of Nutrition and Clinical Microbiology Reviews. Daals, or lentils, including Indian diet staples peas and beans, provide a good source of protein that is also high in fiber, he says. Lentils—highly versatile and available with or without the skin, whole or split—can be eaten thick and creamy, soup-like or dry, cooked with other vegetables or sim-ply enhanced with basic Indian spices. Popular legumes include black-eyed peas and garbanzo beans. Different re-gions in the Indian subcontinent have their preferred daal spices and cooking methods, but all citizens often serve them with boiled rice or Indian bread, called chapatti.

IndianSpicesAlthough often considered “hot”, the blend of aromatic herbs and spices

used in many Indian dishes, includ-ing those incorporating dairy, can be layered in for tantalizing flavors without necessitating frequent water breaks. Many commonly used herbs and spices have proven medicinal properties, historically recognized for their healing properties in ayurvedic therapies and more recently, in Indian alternative medicine. For example, University of Maryland Medical Center research shows that fennel seeds aid digestion and the Journal of Phytopa-thology reports that carom seeds have antiseptic properties. Recently, researchers at Penn State University found that antioxidant spices such as turmeric, oregano, cinnamon, cloves and paprika reduced triglycerides in the blood by 30 percent, helping to reduce the risk of chronic disease. “That’s because adding spices to a meal decreases the amount of fat in the bloodstream after eating,” explains study leader Ann Skulas-Ray, Ph.D. Americans can easily learn to bring out the best in their own Indian cuisine with the subcontinent’s alluring blends of herbs and spices delivering both un-forgettable flavor and nutrient-rich fare.

Bushra Bajwa is a freelance writer in Issaquah, WA. Connect at [email protected].

EZ garam masala Authentic garam masala is made with whole spices that have been roasted and ground, but this quick and easy substitute will add a warm, sweet flavor to vegetables, rice and other foods.

2 Tbsp ground coriander1 Tbsp ground cumin 1 Tbsp ground cardamom1 Tbsp ground black pepper1 Tbsp ground fennel seed1 tsp ground mustard ½ tsp ground cloves½ tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp ground cayenne red pepper2 Tbsp ground turmeric

Mix the spices in a small bowl, place in an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place.



FalafelOriginally from the Middle East, this deeply flavorful vegetarian fried dish is usually wrapped in a pita, but also tastes great on salads or dipped in hot sauce or tahini.

ingredients1⁄2 cup fresh parsley 1⁄2 cup fresh cilantro 1⁄2 cup baby carrots 2 15 oz cans chickpeas, drained 1⁄4 small red onion 1 clove garlic 2 tsp kosher or sea salt 1⁄4 tsp ground cumin 11⁄2 tsp baking powder 1⁄3 cup all-purpose flour 1⁄8 tsp ground black pepper

instructionsAdd parsley, cilantro, carrots, chick-peas, onion, and garlic to the Wild-Side jar and secure lid. Press “Pulse” 6 times. Using a large spoon or

rubber scraper, scrape the walls of the jar and slightly mix the ingredients. Replace the lid and press “Pulse” 6 more times. Repeat if necessary. Empty the contents of the jar into a medium-sized bowl. Add all other ingredients to the bowl. Using clean hands or a large spoon, mix all in-gredients until incorporated. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to marinate. Heat frying oil in a large saucepan until 350°F. Make tablespoon-sized balls and cook in oil until golden brown. Place on tray covered with paper towl to drain liquid. Serve in a pita with fresh lettuce, sprouts, sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and red pepper.

nutritional informationServings 10.0Sodium 685 mg Serving Size 3 balls Carbohydrates 39 g Calories 215 Fiber 8.5 g Fat 2.5 g Sugar 7 g Saturated Fat 0.5 g Protein 10 g Cholesterol 0 mg

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organic Baby Potatoes and Chickpeas1 Tbsp olive oil2 cups chickpeas, cooked, drained and rinsed3 baby potatoes, washed and diced1 finely chopped tomatoSea salt to taste1 tsp garam masala blend of ground spices1 jalapeño finely chopped (optional)¼ tsp baking soda2 Tbsp purified waterFresh cilantro for garnish

Heat oil in saucepan before adding ingredients.

Add chickpeas, potatoes, tomatoes, salt and garam masala to saucepan and bring to a boil.

Add baking soda and water, and then simmer for 7 to 8 minutes or until pota-toes are tender.

maash Daal2 Tbsp olive oil2 cups maash (urad) lentils1 medium yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped1 tsp ginger, peeled and finely chopped1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped½ tsp turmeric½ tsp coriander powder2 cups purified waterSea salt to tasteChili powder to taste2 tomatoes, finely chopped Fresh cilantro and chilies for garnish

Wash lentils and soak in warm water for 1 hour.

Heat oil in saucepan to brown onions.

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Simmer on low to medium heat for 30 minutes.

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Lois Parker Carmona first stepped into a yoga studio looking for better physical health. “I was doing hot

vinyasa because I wanted to sweat. I wanted to feel better,” she recalls. Many people on a similar quest try yoga for the first time during Septem-ber’s National Yoga Month (YogaHealthFoundation.org/yoga_month), founded by Johannes Fisslinger. “This year, more than 2,200 yoga studios will offer in-formative public events or a free week of classes to new students to educate everyone about the health benefits of yoga and inspire a healthy lifestyle,” says Fisslinger. “Yoga and mindfulness are an essential part of America’s newly emerging health paradigm.” Like many others, as Carmona deepened her practice, she discovered that yoga’s benefits transcend the physi-cal. Then she went further, becoming a certified Baptiste yoga instructor and co-owner of Melrose Yoga, in Mel-rose, Massachusetts. “Many of us are so busy and consumed with the constant motion of day-to-day activities that we lose complete track of who we are, along with the state of our bodies,” she says. “Yoga reconnects me with myself.”

FlexibilityOne reason that people try yoga is to improve their flexibility. A recent report from Yoga Alliance, a nonprofit associa-tion based in Arlington, Virginia, states that it can improve flexibility and mo-bility and increase range of motion over time as ligaments, tendons and muscles lengthen and become more elastic. It also helps relieve muscular tension throughout the body. The Alliance’s Danica Amore notes that flexibility means different things to different people. “A senior might define flexibility as being able to pick up the grandkids, while young people might consider it essential to their athletic abilities.” Flexibility can also mean being able to turn around easily while backing out of the driveway or running with fewer injuries, adds Carmona. Improvements in flexibility gener-

ally depend on an individual’s age, health and commitment to prac-ticing yoga, as well as the style chosen. “There are so many differ-

ent lineages of yoga, and each teacher has his or her own style. Plus, each individual progresses at their own pace,” Amore explains. “It’s really a question of where you want this personal practice to take you and how you embrace it in your private life.” The bottom line is that everyone’s journey is different.

MentalHealthMany experts concur that yoga can be effective in reducing stress. As students continue their practice, they feel less stress and an increased sense of peace and relaxation, along with other mental health benefits. “Yoga gives you what is often called a ‘witness consciousness’,” says John Kepner, executive director of the Inter-national Association of Yoga Therapists, in Little Rock, Arkansas. “Being able to observe the external events around you, but not being caught up in the drama. In modern terms, it’s an increased ability to stay cool, calm and collected. After a good yoga class, your troubles can ap-pear further away.”

ImprovedRelationshipsWhen stress is reduced, an increased sense of calm tends to permeate all areas of one’s life, observes Kepner. “Based on my experience, yoga also helps improve relationships.” He has taught the same group of students for 10 years and notes their special relationship: “If one goes to the same yoga class regularly, a friendship tends to develop with others in the class, called Songhai. After a while, practicing together becomes one of the most valu-able parts of the practice,” he says. This beneficial, deeper sense of community—a major allure of a long-term yoga practice—develops mainly from the intangible sense of working together in terms of physical, mental and spiritual support.

SpiritualityandConnectedness“Even beginning students quickly realize how connecting with their bodies and their breath helps them in their everyday lives,” says Carmona. “It adds a transcen-dent dimension to everything you do in life.” In addition to its more immediate tangible benefits, other long-term benefits experienced by students may be harder to define or quantify. Carmona observes, “People generally say that yoga has changed their life, physically, mentally and spiritually.”

Lynda Bassett is a freelance writer outside Boston, MA. Connect at [email protected].

Say Yes to YogaIt Boosts Health, Peace, Community and Spiritualityby lynda Bassett



Astrology Class – 6:45-8:45pm. See website for specific class topics. The Oasis Institute, 4928 Hom-berg Dr., Knoxville. Info: RadiantLightAstrology.com or 865-719-2049.

fridAY, sePtemBer 12TN Massage Law and Documentation – 6-10pm. 2 CE hours each. At Massage Institute of Cleve-land (TN). $40 for one if paid by 8/29/14 or $50 thereafter. $70 for both if paid by 8/29/14 or $90 thereafter. Charles West, LMT, MassageWorksTN.com or 865-694-3144.

The Meridian Connection – In Knoxville. Learn the practical applications of acupuncture concepts in massage therapy. $125 for early registration. Worth 7 CE hours for LMTs. Info: PolarityHealthcare.com or 330-701-8780.

sAturdAY, sePtemBer 13Positional Release & Muscle Energy Technique–Lower Body – Sept. 13-14, 9am-6pm. 16 CE hours. At Massage Institute of Cleveland (TN). $125 if paid by 8/29/14 or $150 thereafter. Charles West, LMT, MassageWorksTN.com or 865-694-3144.

David Arms – 10-11:30am. Global Ascension pre-sentation: learn, interact and explore your options.

tuesdAY, sePtemBer 2“Messiah Training” – 7-9pm. Weekly teachings on exploring who you are and why you’re here. No charge, but donations gratefully accepted. Center for Peace, 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., Seymour, TN. Info: CenterForPeace.us or 865-428-3070.

suNdAY, sePtemBer 7“A New Look at Giving” – 10:55am. At Shanti Yoga Haven, 12 Forest Court, Knoxville. Unity Transformation will focus on Chapter 11 from Spiritual Economics by Eric Butterworth. Info: 865-809-5207 or [email protected].

Fire Ceremony – 6:45-7:45pm. This focused meditation on a ceremonial fire is perfect for intro-spection, insight, releasing, and transmuting what no longer serves you. No charge. Center for Peace, 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., Seymour, TN. Info: CenterForPeace.us or Katy Koontz, 865-693-9845.

tHursdAY, sePtemBer 11Unity World Day of Prayer – 6-8:15pm. 6pm: Body Prayer with Shanti. 7pm: World Day of Prayer Service with Lora Beth Gilbreath. Shanti Yoga Ha-ven, 12 Forest Court, Knoxville. Info: 865-809-5207 or [email protected].

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calendarofevents$25 fee will be applied to individual sessions. Center for Peace, 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., Seymour, TN. Info: Patti MacFee, 865-250-1988.

Awakening Lightbody – 1-4 pm. The first of four monthly classes designed for intermediate and advanced metaphysical students. The Lightbody connects our body, soul and Oversoul, as well connecting us to the greater Cosmos. 28 East Scott Ave, Knoxville. Must preregister. Info: TheresaRichardson.com.

Medical Intuitive training – Sept. 13-14. Improve your reception and number of channels; work on communication, technique, delivery; focus on medi-cal intuitive case studies in the final part of this series with Mona Lisa Shulz, PhD. Gypsy Hands Healing Arts, Knoxville. Info: GypsyHands.com.

Introduction to Craniosacral Therapy – Sept. 13-14. In Knoxville. Sample the Upledger approach and learn practical techniques you can use immediately. $250 for early registration. 12 CE hours for LMTs, OTs and nurses. Info: PolarityHealthcare.com or 330-701-8780.

suNdAY, sePtemBer 14“A New World Vision” – 10:55am. At Shanti Yoga Haven, 12 Forest Court, Knoxville. Unity Trans-formation will focus on Chapter 12 from Spiritual Economics by Eric Butterworth. Info: 865-809-5207 or [email protected].

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moNdAY, sePtemBer 15“Bee Foods to Enhance Your Health and Im-munity” – 7pm (6:30pm meet & greet). Beekeeper Sheila Ray addresses Knoxville CHEO. Public welcome. Free to first-time guests, CHEO members. $5 suggested donation returning guests. Parkwest Medical Center classrooms, 9330 Parkwest Blvd., Knoxville. Info: CHEOKnox.org.

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tuesdAY, sePtemBer 16Essential Oils for Pets – 7pm. Class explains how to use certified pure therapeutic grade essential oils and hemp oil for natural pet care. Hemp Monkesy, 4928 Homberg Dr., Knoxville. Info: 865-474-1340.

tHursdAY, sePtemBer 18 Sweat Lodge – 6:30-10pm. Experience a deeper spiritual awareness through this ancient form of prayer and purification. Donation-based. Center for Peace, 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., Seymour, TN. Info: CenterForPeace.us or 865-428-3070.

Art-a-Palooza – Sept. 18-20. Fountain City Arts Center hosts its 10th annual fundraiser with lo-cal arts, crafts for sale, live music, food. Sept. 20 10:30am-4:30pm is Family Day, with $10 pass to access all kids’ art activities. FCAC, 213 Hotel Ave., Knoxville. Info: 865-357-2787 or [email protected].

Star Knowledge Nashville Conference – Sept. 18-20. More than 30 speakers, 20 workshops share ancient spiritual teachings at Montgomery Bell State Park Conference Center, Burns, TN. Vendors, live music. Fall Equinox Sunrise Ceremony Sept. 21 at Mound Bottom. $88/day or $222/3 days. Register: 800-221-6801 or StarKnowledgeNashville.com. Info: Janice Mickle, 615-830-1512.

sAturdAY, sePtemBer 20Touch for Health 2 – Sept. 20-21, 9am-6pm. 16 CE hours. $250 if paid by 9/08/14 or $300 thereaf-ter. Prerequisite: TFH 1. Charles West, LMT, 318 Erin Dr. #5, Knoxville. MassageWorksTN.com or 865-694-3144.

Advanced intensive medical intuition training course – Sept. 20-21. Mona Lisa Schulz, PhD, explains how to use intuition to deal with difficult health problems. $499. Gypsy Hands Healing Arts Center, 707 N. Central St., Knoxville. Info: 865-522-5829, GypsyHands.com.

wedNesdAY, sePtemBer 24TN Massage Law and Documentation – 10am-2pm. 2 CE hours each. $40 for one if paid by 9/15/14 or $50 thereafter. $70 for both if paid by 9/15/14 or $90 thereafter. Charles West, LMT, 318 Erin Dr. #5, Knoxville. MassageWorksTN.com or 865-694-3144.

“Living Your Final Chapter: Voice Your Choice” – 7pm (6:30pm meet & greet). UT Hospice Medi-cal Director Dr. Gregory Phelps addresses Loudon/Monroe CHEO, discussing advance-care planning

and the limitations of medical care. Public welcome. Free to first-time guests, CHEO members. $5 sug-gested donation returning guests. Rarity Bay Com-munity Center, 150 Rarity Bay Pkwy., Vonore, TN. Info: CHEOKnox.org.

fridAY, sePtemBer 26Free Creative Writing Workshop – 9am-noon. An introduction to the AWA Writing Workshop Method. For women interested in practicing the craft of writ-ing and receiving helpful feedback. Space is limited. Advance sign-up is required. The Write Place, 2611 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. Info: judybingham.net or 865-660-4799.

Drum Dance – Sept. 26-28.A dance for peace and personal healing. Requested donation. Center for Peace, 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., Seymour, TN. Info: CenterForPeace.us or 865-428-3070.

sAturdAY, sePtemBer 27Positional Release & Muscle Energy Technique – Sept. 27-28, 9am-6pm. 16 CE hours. $250 if paid by 9/29/14 or $300 thereafter. Charles West, LMT, 318 Erin Dr. #5, Knoxville. MassageWorksTN.com or 865-694-3144.

Reiki Level 1 Class – 10am-4:30 pm. An intro-duction to Reiki energy healing. Receive the at-tunement, learn the principles and history of Reiki, practice basic treatments on yourself and classmates with experienced Reiki Master Teacher Theresa Richardson. Workbook and certificate included. $125. 428 East Scott Ave., Knoxville. Info and reg-istration: 865-705-2525 or TheresaRichardson.com .

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sAturdAY, octoBer 4Top Ten Pain Releasers – 9am-6pm. 8 CE hours. $125 if paid by 9/22/14 or $150 thereafter. Charles West, LMT, 318 Erin Dr. #5, Knoxville. MassageWorksTN.com or 865-694-3144.

suNdAY, octoBer 5TN Massage Law and Documentation –2-6pm. 2 CE hours each. $40 for one if paid by 9/22/14 or $50 thereafter. $70 for both if paid by 9/22/14 or $90 thereafter. Charles West, LMT, 318 Erin Dr. #5, Knoxville. MassageWorksTN.com or 865-694-3144.

wedNesdAY, octoBer 7Radical Gratitude – 7-8:30pm. Will Pye, author of Blessed with a Brain Tumor, presents an interactive evening exploring the potential for joy and gratitude in the face of adversity. Suggested donation $5. Oasis Institute 8606 Homberg Dr., Knoxville. Info: [email protected] or 423-626-9000.

fridAY, octoBer 10Radical Gratitude Weekend Playshop – 5pm Oct. 10-1pm Oct.12. Will Pye, author of Blessed with a Brain Tumor, will lead a weekend “playshop” exploring the potential for joy, wisdom and grati-tude despite adversity. Cost: $220-$280, including meals and lodging at Well Being Conference Center, Tazewell, TN. Info: WellBeingCC.org/events or Patty, 423-626-9000.



“Messiah Training”–7-9pm.Weeklyteachingsonexploringwhoyouareandwhyyou’rehere.Nocharge,butdonationsgratefullyaccepted.Centerfor Peace, 880Graves-DelozierRd., Seymour,TN.Info:CenterForPeace.usor865-428-3070.

wednesdayWrite to Grow–9-11:30am.First,thirdandfifthWednesdays.Writingworkshopforwomeninter-estedindevelopingadeepersenseofselfthroughwriting.TheWrite Place, 2611E.Broadway,Maryville,TN. Info: 865-660-4799 or [email protected] Dancing at Bohemian Baby – 9:30am.JoinDeLaceyAultforhernewclassofferingsatBohemianBabyWednesdaymorningsat9:30orThursdayeveningsat6.One-monthseries$45orsingledrop-infor$15throughoutJanuary.6907KingstonPk.,Unit 4,Knoxville.Registration:865-588-1105.Write Now – 12:30-3pm.First, third andfifthWednesdays.CreativewritingworkshopfollowingtheAmherstWriters&Artists(AWA)Methods.Learnaboutthecraft.Gainperspectiveonyourwritingandconfidenceinyourvoice.TheWritePlace, 2611E.Broadway,Maryville,TN. Info:[email protected].

thursdayBurn, Baby Burn!–10:30am.KimDayTrain-ingisinstoreinourspaciousclassroomtooffermommyandbabyfitness.Bringyourlittleonetohelpyouworkawaythosewinterblahs.$10.Drop-inswelcome.BohemianBaby,6907KingstonPk.,Unit4,Knoxville.Info:865-588-1105.8 Move Tai Chi –11am-noon.Delivers physi-cal/mentalbenefitsinasfewmovesaspossible.Taughtbycertified instructors fromClear’sTaiChi. Clear’s Silat& StreetKung Fu, 113 E.Broadway,Maryville,TN.$25forsixweeks.Info:RichardClearorBenSterling,865-379-9997orMaryvilleTaiChi.com.Mat Pilates with Susie Kaplar – 5:30-6:30pm.Firstclassfree,then$8persession(halfpriceifyoubringafriend).Drop-inswelcome.ArnsteinJewishCommunityCenter,6800DeaneHillDr.,Knoxville. Info:[email protected].

sundayUnity Transformation –10:55a.m.atShantiYogaHaven,12ForestCt.,Knoxville,withRev.LoraBethGilbreath.JoinuseachSundayformusic,meditation,Unityteachingsandjoyousspiritualconnection.Info:UnityTransformation.org.Unity of Knoxville –11am.Aspirit-ledcommunityexploringallspiritualpaths.141N.MartinwoodDr.,Knoxville.Info:UnityChurchOfKnoxville.org.Youth of Unity (YOU)–11am.UnityofKnoxville.Come and explore your spiritualitywith open-mindedteens.Nojudgment,lotsoffun.Snacksprovided.TheAvenue,141N.MartinwoodDr.Knoxville.Info:865-679-0279.Eckankar Center Sunday events –11am.FirstSundayofmonth:worshipservice.SecondSun-day:spiritual truthsforpersonalgrowthdiscus-sion.ThirdSunday:bookdiscussion,Journey of Soul by Harold Klemp. Fourth Sunday: HU Sing. Eckankar Center of Knoxville, 301 Gallaher View Rd., Ste. 226, Knoxville. Info: 865-622-7685 or Eck-Tenn.org.

mondayIntroduction to Usui Reiki Ryoho – 6:30-8pm(everyotherweek).$5.Learnthehistory/originofReikianditsEasternandWesterninfluences.Space limited; RSVP required. Info: Fleur-De-Luna.com/calendar or Christina at [email protected].

tuesday8 Move Tai Chi – 11am-noon.Delivers physi-cal/mentalbenefitsinasfewmovesaspossible.Taughtbycertified instructors fromClear’sTaiChi. Clear’s Silat& StreetKung Fu, 113 E.Broadway,Maryville,TN.$25forsixweeks.Info:RichardClearorBenSterling,865-379-9997orMaryvilleTaiChi.com.Mat Pilates with Susie Kaplar – 5:30-6:30pm.First class free, then$10per session.Drop-inswelcome.Arnstein JewishCommunityCenter,6800DeaneHillDr.,Knoxville.Info:SusieKap-lar,661-803-1526.Breastfeeding Support Circle–6pm.Lactationconsultantwilldiscussanybreastfeedingproblemsorquestions.MomsCafé-stylesupportiveplacetobringyourbabytosocializewithothermoth-ers.BohemianBaby,6907KingstonPk.Unit4,Knoxville.Info:865-588-1105Free 6-week session of beginning tai chi classes– 6-7:15pm.Delivers physical/mental benefitsinasfewmovesaspossible.TaughtbycertifiedinstructorsfromClear’sTaiChi.Clear’sSilat&StreetKungFu,113E.Broadway,Maryville,TN.Info:RichardClearorBenSterling,865-379-9997orMaryvilleTaiChi.com.

ongoingeventsFree 6-week session of beginning tai chi classes– 6-7:15pm.Delivers physical/mental benefitsinasfewmovesaspossible.TaughtbycertifiedinstructorsfromClear’sTaiChi.Clear’sSilat&StreetKungFu,113E.Broadway,Maryville,TN.Info:RichardClearorBenSterling,865-379-9997orMaryvilleTaiChi.com.

fridayReiki gathering at Fleur de Luna –7:30-9pmev-eryotherFriday.ExperiencethebenefitsofReiki,a Japanese technique developed byDr.MikaoUsui.Practitionersareencouragedandwelcome.Offerings are appreciated. Info, includingdatesandlocation:Fleur-De-Luna.com.

saturdayIntuitive Readings with Theresa Richardson– Explore your options and opportunities forgrowth and enlightenment. Readings addresswork, relationships, life purpose, how to alignwith yourmost positive future.Questionswel-come.Callforappointment.Info:865-705-2525,TheresaRichardson.com.

weekly Intuitive Counseling Sessions with Pamela Nine –Receive relationship, life-lesson, careerand life-purpose guidance and further yourpersonal,professionalandspiritualgrowththroughprofessionalintuitivecounseling.ByappointmentatNineWellnessCentre, 3113GoseCoveLn.,Knoxville.Infoandappointments:865-531-9086,[email protected],PamelaNine.com.

monthlyAstrology Class–6:45-8:45pmsecondThursdayofthemonth.Seewebsiteforexactdatesandclasstopics.TheOasis Institute, 4928HombergDr.,Knoxville. Info:RadiantLightAstrology.comor865-719-2049.Spiritual Apprenticeship Program –Advanceyourpersonal,professionalandspiritualpath;pro-motehealing;developinnerawareness,intuitiveandmediumship abilities through aone-on-onelearningexperience.Availablefor3-and6-monthterms.Limited-timediscount.PamelaNine,NineWellnessCentre. Info: 865-531-9086, [email protected],PamelaNine.com.Monthly meeting of Holistic Moms Network, Knoxville – 11am. Follow the natural path toparenting.Groupmeets the secondTuesday ofeachmonthatBohemianBaby,6907KingstonPk.,Unit4,Knoxville.Info:[email protected]

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