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This August issue marks my Three Year Anniversary as publisher of Natural Awakenings magazine! I am

blessed that I have been able to fulfill a personal dream in helping people find health and happiness in the most natural way possible. Through this particular medium, I am able to share knowledge about living a green and ecological lifestyle. I happily promote local authors and business people as they seek to share vast talents and knowledge that I have come to realize exists in abundance here in Tallahassee and the surrounding communities.

The theme for this month’s issue of Natural Awak-enings magazine is all about healthy families. This is significant in my life as I raise three children, including one with special medi-cal needs, so my personal focus on family health is an all-encompassing one. In honor of the August family issue. we did a photoshoot with my three munchkins, around the big lakes in Southwood. Our photographer, again, was Ansley Sim-mons. Her work is phenomenal and her artist bio can be found on page 8. I am so pleased that one of the large, beautiful Live Oak trees that adorn our local environment in northern Florida and southern Georgia also grace the cover of this month’s issue. Do you love those specimen trees as much as I do?

As usual, we are bringing you plenty of local articles in this month’s maga-zine including one by 17 year old Danielle Husband. Danielle is a student at Lincoln High School and was the youngest entrant to our 2012 Writing Contest. She writes about balance within the masculine and feminine energies in all of us. She is wise beyond her years. Her article can be found on page 29.

Sara Marchessault has a baby and toddler at home and shares with us potty training tips we may or may not have thought of. She gives sound advice and encourages parents to follow their instincts about what is best for their child. Her article can be found on page 28.

Leslee Horner was our winning author last spring, and she offers us a new article which she wrote after observing campers that were in her charge this sum-mer. She was concerned about the amount of food waste she was witnessing and wanted to share her ideas with all of us. Her article can be found on page 7.

I want to express my gratitude to you for welcoming me as publisher these last three years and supporting Natural Awakenings magazine. Even though this publication is free to our readers, it is not free to produce. In fact, it costs thou-sands of dollars each month, so that I can bring national and local information to you on natural health, personal growth and Earth-friendly living topics. The only way this magazine exists for your enjoyment, is through advertising. These local businesses are the foundation of our local economy and the foundation of this free publication. Please support our advertisers and encourage others to advertise with us as well. We reach over 10,000 readers per month. You are reading us right now! I thank you and they thank you.

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13 BALANCE BLESSES OUR YOUTH Wise Parenting Insights from Wendy Mogel by Meredith Montgomery

14 INVESTING IN MAIN STREET Cities, Schools and Churches Move their Money to Local Economies by Rebecca Leisher

16 SOCCER’S A KICK FOR FAMILY FITNESS Summer Olympics Highlights the Excitement by Randy Kambic

17 COME BACK TO YOUR SENSES A Childlike Spirit Shows the Way by Clint Kelly

18 HEALTHY EATING, FAMILY-STYLE No-Fuss, Stay-Trim Strategies by Matthew Kadey

22 CHERISHED FAMILY MEMBERS Solutions for Pass-Around Pets by Rebecca Ryan

24 IMPROVING IMMUNITY Natural Ways to Keep Kids Well by Kathleen Barnes

26 BAREFOOTIN’: IT GROUNDS US Reap Earth’s Energy for Wellness by Debra Melani

contentsNatural 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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COCA Contest for Local Musicians

COCA, the Council on Cul-ture & Arts for Tallahassee/

Leon County, is holding an Americana Music Fest Contest to award an Americana music act within 100 miles of Tallahassee with hotel nights, gas money and four conference badges to attend the Americana Music Festival and Conference in September in Nashville. This conference is an unparalleled professional develop-ment and networking opportunity for the winning band, as well as a place to hear some of the greatest Americana music in the country. Americana is an umbrella genre that includes folk, bluegrass, tra-ditional country, blues, roots and old-time music. COCA’s contest will allow the public to vote for their favorite of the 13 bands that have entered. The voting portion of the contest began on July 14, but continues through Friday, August 17. The winner will be announced soon after. The 13 bands that have entered are The Currys, The Drama Kids, the Drew Tillman Band, The Dusty Gravelers, King Cotton, The New 76ers, Philip Solomon Stewart and the Palace Band, Podunk Village Turnip Truck, Ric J. Edmiston, Rog-er Goram/SoulCreek, Sarah Mac Band, The Wailin’ Wolves, and Wanderfoot. There are two ways to vote: at the COCA website at www.cocanet.org/americana and on COCA’s Facebook page, which is COCA (Council on Culture & Arts). Votes may be cast once per day on both sites for the duration of the contest.

To view COCA’s online fea-tures such as the artist directory, the cultural attractions in our area, and ways to get involved in the arts, visit COCA at www.cocanet.org. COCA also maintains an online calendar of area events at www.morethanyouthought.com.

Volunteers Needed for Exciting Environmental Campaign

Florida’s Water and Land Legacy is looking for volunteers for an incredibly important environmental campaign to help protect Florida’s cherished lands and waters.

The legacy campaign needs volunteers to help pass a constitutional amendment that aims to protect almost two million acres of undeveloped forests and wetlands, crystal clear springs, vibrant coastal areas and wildlife habitat.

In the past three years, Florida’s conservation funds have been all but eliminated: down 97.5% from $300 million annually to just $15 million in 2012. The cuts will continue unless we, the citizens, do something about it.

That’s why Florida’s leading environmental groups, like Trust for Public Land, Audubon of Florida, the Sierra Club, and others, are banding together to get an amend-ment on the November, 2014 ballot to dedicate critical funding for land and water conservation, management, and restoration. This campaign will ensure the leaders in Tallahassee make land conservation and restoration a priority. But they cannot do it alone.

“Basically, we have 18 months to gather one million signatures from Florida voters, in order to get an initiative on the Nov 2014 state ballot, which will make land conser-vation and management in Florida a top priority,” says Laura Ciociola,

Operations Manager for Florida’s Water and Land Legacy organization.Volunteers are needed at their campaign headquarters in Tallahassee’s Midtown to help with general office work, data entry, making phone calls, packet assembly, and much more.

If you’d like to be a part of this exciting campaign, contact them today at [email protected]. Or stop by their campaign headquarters in Tallahas-see’s Midtown: 316 Williams Street, Tallahassee.


Family-Oriented Playscape to come to Cascades Park

Representatives from the Knight Creative Communities Institute (KCCI) unveiled plans for their much-anticipated

Discovery at Cascades Park. This space, designed for the enjoy-ment of children and visitors of all ages, will present a variety of Florida environments intended to engage the senses and imagi-nation.

Discovery at Cascades, designed by Meghan Mick of From the Ground Up, and developed and fundraised by KCCI’s Culti-vate Cascades team, is funded through private donations making this a true community project.

Visual features include habitat gardens, a water play area, boulders, climbing logs, artwork and interpretative signage. The space is set to open in the spring of 2013, and will feature ac-tive, multi-sensory elements including:

Interactive water feature with farm pump- Climbing logs and jumps- Steephead slide- Butterfly garden- Beach / sand area- Outdoor classroom-

Thoughtfully designed with natural materials, Discovery features indigenous vegetation with creative landforms to create a purposefully complex area that will challenge and fascinate children. Research shows these types of environments offer a wide range of benefits, such as increasing physical activity, developing motor skills and contributing to cognitive develop-ment. In addition, it offers the opportunity for creativity and imaginative outdoor play.

For more information about Discovery at Cascades Park, or to receive project updates, visit www.discoveryatcascades.org or for more information about KCCI, visit www.kccitallahassee.com.

ARTS AfterSchool Announces School Year Day Camp package

ARTS is helping you prepare for the school year! Their new day camp

package includes all teacher-planning days, early release days, and minor holidays such as MLK Day and Columbus Day throughout the 2012-13 school year! Purchase this package before the school year begins to save yourself $75 and to give yourself peace of mind when those teacher-planning days sneak up on you.

ARTS AfterSchool is ex-cited to be launching their new AfterSchool offerings for 2012-13. Their child-centered enrichment program includes transportation to their 4,000 square-foot facility, homework supervision, a healthy snack and up to two classes daily. Students can choose from classes in: art, dance, karate provided by Logan’s Martial Arts Academy, music by Pretty Cool Musics Cool, sewing by Diamond Stitchery. They have an individually tailored approach to fit every child.

Families can choose from a variety of options ranging from one to five days per week. The duration of the day can be tailored to individual needs with pick up times at 4:30 and 6:00. Their energetic and professional staff is highly trained and well-qualified to work with children ages from 5-12. As a new family-owned and operated lo-cal business, ARTS AfterSchool treats every child like part of the family.

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5 Tips for Avoiding Food Waste in Your Child’s Lunchroom

If you spend any time in an elementary school cafeteria one observation you will make is that kids waste enormous

amounts of food. It seems to happen where ever kids go with packed lunches. At a week-long camp this summer at Unity Eastside, an adult leader made the same observation. At the end of that first day of camp, the kids were reminded to be conscious of what they have and understand that many people are not so lucky to be as well-fed. The leader encour-aged them to avoid throwing away their food. The remainder of the week the kids finished eating the items they opened, shared snacks with friends, or packed things back into their lunch boxes to eat later. Thanks to that one conversation there was a lot less waste the remainder of the days of camp.

With a little research into food systems and supplies you realize that in America we are so very lucky to have an abundance of food to eat. In other parts of the world, people face shortages we couldn’t imagine. We don’t need to guilt our children into cleaning their plates with talk of starving children in the world, but we could encourage them to honor

the abundance they do have. There is no better way to show gratitude for the food you are given then to actually eat and enjoy it.

As we head back to school this year, here are some easy tips for creating less food waste in your child’s school cafeteria.

Talk with your kids1. . Find out what they are actually eating and what they are throwing away. Some par-ents may be shocked to learn how much food their kids are throwing away. Encourage them to save leftovers2. . Pack items that don’t need refrigeration and encourage your kids to reseal bags or containers and bring items home to enjoy as afternoon snacks. Remind them that if an item (such as applesauce) hasn’t been opened they should bring it back home. Surprisingly kids will throw away stuff that hasn’t even been opened. Pack food your kids like and will eat.3. School lunch is not the time to experiment with new food items. If your child doesn’t like it, it will go straight to the trash. Don’t over pack.4. One trend observed in the school cafeteria is lunch boxes that are packed with more food than any child is capable of eating. Remember they are children and can’t or shouldn’t eat as much as adults. Check the school lunch menu.5. If your child buys school lunch make sure you keep up with the menu and know they will actually like and eat what is be-ing served.

The best way to improve our society and our environ-ment is to encourage our children to be conscientious. This is one way to remind them that the individual does affect the whole and even the seemingly small things, like throwing away food, matter.

If you are interested in going beyond food-waste, to in-clude the waste of packaging and trash check out the website www.wastefreelunches.org.

Leslee Horner lives in Tallahassee with her husband and two daughters. She is a writer, part-time academic advisor and Uniteen leader at Unity Eastside church. You can visit her website to read her blog and learn more about her writ-ing at www.lesleehorner.com.

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Elderberry Elixir: Backyard Medicine ChestNew research is turning up another natural remedy to mend what ails us.

Native to both North America and Europe and historically appreciated by Hippocrates as “nature’s medicine chest,” elderberries are especially rich in antioxidants, putting them near the top of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) list. Both the flowers and fruit are used to make tea, juice, wine, preserves and nutraceutical products to treat a variety of ills. International herbalist James Duke, Ph.D., author of The Green Pharmacy, recognizes the elderberry’s age-old reputation as a remedy for viral infections and for treating cough, flu and tonsillitis. It’s even being studied for its activity against HIV and for regulating blood sugar. Researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia are ex-amining its potential for preventing strokes and prostate cancer, reducing inflammation and boosting resistance to infec-tious diseases. They’re set to host the first International Symposium on the Elderberry, from June 9 to 14, 2013. Terry Durham, a farmer and conservationist in Ashland, Missouri, describes elderberries—which are typically harvested in late August through early September—as “the superfruit in our own backyard.”

Why Folk Remedies RockWhat do white tea, witch hazel and rose extract—

long used as natural aids for preserving youth and well-being—have in common? They all possess potential health and beauty properties that could be simply too good to ignore, say scientists from London’s Kingston University. The researchers, working in collaboration with British beauty brand Neal’s Yard Remedies, tested 21 plant extracts and discovered that their naturally occurring substances may offer new treatments to block the progression of inflammation. The findings are promising as potential treatments for aging skin, as well as more serious illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, arthritis, neurodegenerative conditions and cardiovascular and pulmonary problems. Using human cells as their model, the researchers applied three different concentrations of white tea (freeze-dried powder), witch hazel (dried herb) and rose extract (in a medicinal tincture) to see what effect the mixtures might have on suppressing the rogue enzymes and oxidants that play key roles in cellular inflam-mation and aging. All three remedies were remarkably effective in keeping inflam-mation in check. Whenever inflammation starts—whether as a simple cut to a finger, exposure to the sun, chemicals or pollutants, or irritation due to an arthritic joint—the body begins to produce a protein compound called interleukin 8 that exacerbates the process. The three substances tested appear to successfully interfere with this. White tea displayed the most marked results.

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by Ansley Simmons

In the summer of 2000, Ansley Sim-mons studied Art Appreciation in Paris, France. To be surrounded by many of the artworks she was studying in the classroom was magical. Her father gave her an SLR camera before she left, en-couraging her to photograph everything since he was not able to go himself.

When Ansley returned home and had the film developed, she discovered another magic – showing friends & family her perspective of the trip. She quickly changed her major from botany to studio art. She went on to graduate with a bachelors from Georgia Southern University and a masters from Florida State University, both in photography.

In addition to exhibiting her fine-art photography nationwide, Ansley owns a contemporary on-location photogra-phy business specializing in weddings & lifestyle portraits. Ansley Studio, LLC opened in 2006 and delivers eco-friend-ly museum quality products & artist-designed coffee table books. She serves the South Georgia & North Florida area, including Thomasville & Tallahassee.

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Cheap Bling is Bad NewsResearch from the Ecology Center, a nonprofit environmental organization,

discloses that more than half of low-cost metal adult and children’s jewelry contain large amounts of toxic chemicals, including lead, cadmium, nickel, chromium and chlorine (from polyvinyl chloride, or PVC). The report notes that these chemicals have been linked in animal and some human studies to acute

allergies and long-term health impacts such as birth defects, impaired learning, liver toxicity and cancer. According to

the Consumer Product Safety Commission, young children should not be given or allowed to play with cheap metal jewelry, especially when unsupervised.

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Less sLeep Means Lower Grades

Research presented in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at

the 25th anniversary meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, suggests that poor sleep hygiene is associated with a lower grade-point average, both in high school and college. This can be prevented, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, by cultivating habits and behaviors that promote healthy sleep, such as establishing a relaxing bedtime routine and avoiding ingesting caffeine during the afternoon and at night.

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Danger SignsMonsanto Weed Killer Causes Animal MutationsThe world’s most popular weed killer, Monsanto’s Roundup, a sys-temic, broad-spectrum herbicide, can induce morphological changes in vertebrate skeletal animals, say U.S. biologists studying its effect on amphibians. A study by University of Pittsburgh researchers says the poison, tested in environmentally relevant concentrations, caused the shapes of two species of amphibians to change. The study is the fi rst to show these dangerous consequences. The presence of predators can cause tadpoles to change shape by al-tering their stress hormones, but simi-lar shape changes seen after exposure to Roundup suggest the weed killer may interfere with the hormones of tadpoles, and potentially, many other animals. The development is impor-tant because amphibians not only serve as a barometer of an ecosys-tem’s health, but also as an indicator of potential dangers to other species in the food chain, including humans.

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Fit LitLong Live Exceptional BooksWith the avalanche of digital con-tent available on a host of common devices that include computers, tablets and phones, some educators are concerned that literary classics are getting short shrift in the mix of websites, blogs, social networks and music. The Great Books Sum-mer Program (GreatBooksSummer.com) introduces young book lovers to literature they would not typically encounter in today’s classrooms. The unique summer camp, held for the past 10 years at Am-herst College, in Massachusetts, and Stanford University, in California, was created for middle school and high school students to discover and maintain critical reading and think-ing skills during their seasonal break and beyond. “Great Books’ faculty not only stresses the importance of reading, but introduces exceptional literature that students wouldn’t typ-ically discover on their own,” says co-founder and Academic Director Peter Temes, Ph.D. Primary goals of the program are to help students learn how to read and think at a college level; learn how to engage in lively, spirited, yet disciplined discussion; gain new powers of perception, critical think-ing and self-expression; develop greater confidence with peers and adults; and launch their own lifelong intellectual journey. Register now for next summer.

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Wash & WearHow to Green Everyone’s WardrobeEvery fall, even with back-to-school sales, buying clothes can be costly for fami-lies. Also, new togs take a toll on the planet: Most common synthetic fabrics are petroleum-based; and according to the Sustainable Cotton Project (Sustainable Cotton.org), 25 percent of all insecticides applied in this country, including known carcinogens, are used to grow cotton. Perceived as a disposable commodity, garments purchased for growing chil-dren are typically discarded after serving only a fraction of their useful life, while teens dismiss outfits when fashions change. Adults often have closets full of items from when they weighed less. Here are 10 commonsense ways to redress the problem and lighten the fam-ily’s ecological footprint. Wash only as needed. Avoid wasting energy and water by washing clothing only when it’s dirty, rather than after a single gentle wearing; then drip- or line-dry. Go unisex for tots. Siblings can wear family hand-me-downs and share basic items like shirts and pants. Share. Family members, friends and neighbors can swap perfectly wearable fashions when they tire of them. Help strangers. Charitable nonprofits, detailed on websites like DressFor Success.org (women’s business attire) OneWorldRunning.com (athletic gear sent to developing countries) and SalvationArmyUSA.org (caring for the homeless), all have on-the-ground networks in place to redistribute goods. Give it back. Some brands take back and recycle their products. Nike (Ni-keReuseAShoe.com), for instance, repurposes any brand of worn-out athletic shoes in the making of new sports facilities. Shop where you drop. When dropping off donated clothing and other items at a thrift or resale store, walk inside and see what’s for sale. Read labels before purchasing. Some clothes require more maintenance that isn’t eco-friendly, such as special detergents, ironing or even dry cleaning, which typically uses toxic perchloroethylene (PERC)—unless it’s a green cleaning process. Look for alternatives. Clothing made from organic, low-impact or recycled materials such as organic cotton, hemp, bamboo and recycled fibers, is available in stores and online. Dress casually. Dress suits for men and women require dry cleaning, so whenever possible, leave such fine attire in the closet. Buy the good stuff. Brand names often live up to their advertising. Prestigious trademarks often get that way by producing better-made, more durable clothing and also protecting their image by avoiding exploitive practices. Check them out online via third-party evaluators.

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Clinical Psychologist and author Wendy Mogel, Ph.D., is

known for the practical parenting advice featured in her books, The Bless-ing of a Skinned Knee and The Blessing of a B Minus. She is a leading expert appearing in Race to Nowhere, a documen-tary fi lm examining the achievement-obsessed culture permeating Amer-ica’s schools, and serves on the advisory board of Challenge Success, an organization that supports schools and families in reversing and preventing the unhealthy tolls assessed by our current educational system. Speaking from the perspective of her “compassionate detachment” philosophy, Mogel explores the edu-cational challenges that students face today and offers some solutions.

Race to Nowhere reveals the problems associated with America’s academic testing culture. What are the most critical weaknesses of today’s public school system?

It is breaking my heart to see enrich-ment programs sacrifi ced on the altar of standardized testing and such extreme focus on the core academic skills. We certainly want our children to have these skills, but we are losing sight of how much is learned through play, imagination, art and music. High school students feel tremen-dous pressure to succeed. It seems that as a society, we are displacing our own anxieties about the unstable economy and the condition of the planet onto

Balance Blesses Our YouthWise Parenting Insights

from Wendy Mogelby Meredith Montgomery

our children. As we try to arm them with a set of skills to face an uncertain future, we are also losing sight of who they are as individuals. Too often we overlook the reality that some young people are not natural scholars, ath-letes or gregarious leaders, but possess other equally worthy abilities.

How are such blind spots affecting our

youths?

Students are paying the price for the pressure being put on them on multiple levels: Heavy backpacks are damaging their spines, sleep deprivation interferes with their learning process and expec-tation of perfection can lead to girls with eating disorders and demoralized boys with a desire to give up. I routinely speak with students that feel compelled to personally end hunger in Rwanda while they must also score high grades in several advanced placement classes, excel in multiple extracurricular activities and maintain a slender fi gure. Some of these same high school kids tell me they fear that scoring a B- on a quiz may cause their parents to divorce or drive their mothers into depression, partly based on some sense that adult pride and security rest on their children’s accomplishment.

What can teachers do to facilitate healthy learning environments?

While teachers can set an example of work-life balance, exuberance and involvement for young people, healthy

teacher-parent relationships are vital, as well. Anxious parents can sometimes act like bullies to teachers when they are concerned about their child’s suc-cess. I encourage teachers to work with parents in a respectful and diplomatic way, without becoming defensive or taking anything too personally; I remind them that parents are often just nervous.

What advice do you have for parents of young children?

Encourage learning via this wonder-ful, natural world. Children are natural theologians, biologists, seekers of social justice, artists, poets and above all, explorers and inventors. We serve chil-dren well if we see them as seeds that came in a packet without a label. Our job is to provide suffi cient food and water and pull the biggest weeds. We don’t know what kind of fl ower we’ll get or when it will bloom.

How can parents foster learning and success in all of their children at home?

A big piece of a parent’s responsibility is to clearly see each of their children for who they are, independent of parental preconceptions and dreams, and to foster that individual’s strengths and enthusiasm for life, instead of struggling to fi t him or her into society’s narrow defi nitions of success. A snapshot taken of a child today should not be confused with the epic movie of his or her entire life. Good parents model balance; but the default position in our culture has become overindulgence, overprotection, overscheduling and expectations of per-fection. When parents pick their kids up from school, instead of cross-examining them about test scores and who they sat with at lunch, a mom or dad can share something delightful about their own day; something interesting they saw or did or thought that reminded them of their son or daughter. Communicate that it’s a pleasure to be a parent and an adult. Show them that as grownups, we con-tinue to learn new things. Inspire them to want to be happy adults and parents.

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Since the big corporate banks contributed to crashing the economy in 2008, news sources report that they’ve been rewarded with bailouts, tax breaks and execu-

tive bonuses, while American workers have lost jobs and homes. There is little wonder that many Americans—and now, institutions and local governments—have been closing their accounts at these corporate banks and transferring the money to community banks and credit unions. The intent is to send a strong message about responsibility to govern-ment and Wall Street, while supporting institutions that genuinely stimulate local economies. The first Bank Transfer Day, last November, was pub-licized over five weeks, largely through social networks. During that period, credit unions received an estimated $4.5 billion in new deposits transferred from banks, accord-ing to the Credit Union National Association. Citizens are calling for financial institutions to be ac-

countable, encouraged by the popularity of the Move Your Money campaign. Schools, churches and local governments across the country have been transferring large sums, or at least considering doing so, in order to invest in local econo-mies instead of Wall Street. Last year, the city of San Jose, California, moved nearly $1 billion from the Bank of America because of the bank’s high record of home foreclosures. City council members linked foreclosures to lost tax revenue, reduced services and layoffs, and urged other U.S. cities to follow their ex-ample. The Seattle, Washington, city council responded to the Occupy Wall Street movement by unanimously passing a resolution to review its banking and investment practices, “…to ensure that public funds are invested in responsible financial institutions that support our community.” Officials in Los Angeles, New York City and Portland, Oregon, are discussing proposals that address how and where city funds are invested. Massachusetts launched the Small Business Banking Partnership initiative last year to leverage small business loans, and has already deposited $106 million in state reserve funds into community banks. Student activists and the Responsible Endowments Co-alition are urging colleges and universities—some of which have assets comparable to those of a town or city—to move at least a portion of their endowments from Wall Street. The Peralta Community College District, in California, with an annual budget of $140 million, has done just that. The dis-trict’s board of trustees voted unanimously last November to move its assets into community banks and credit unions. Churches and faith organizations are moving their money, too. Congregations in the California interfaith coali-tion LA Voice vowed to divest $2 million from Wells Fargo and the Bank of America, ending a 200-year relationship with the big banks. The Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, in East San Jose, pulled $3 million out of the Bank of America and reinvested the funds into Micro Branch, a divi-sion of Self-Help Federal Credit Union, designed to assist underserved communities. Moving money to where banking practices and investments are transparent is the most effective action. Oregon Banks Local represents small businesses, family farms and community banks. It offers a website tool that ranks local banks and credit unions on such criteria as where they are headquartered, jobs created and the extent of local investment, showing which financial institutions truly serve local communities. “People from all walks of life are angry at the banks,” says Ilana Berger, co-director of The New Bottom Line, a national campaign that promotes moving money from Wall Street. But the broad appeal of this grassroots move-ment toward financial reform is based on more than anger or strategy. “It’s a way to move our money to follow our values,” says Berger. “It’s an opportunity to really protest against the banks, but also a way to show what we want them to be.”

Freelance writer Rebecca Leisher originated this article as part of “9 Strategies to End Corporate Rule,” for the Spring 2012 issue of YES! magazine.

INVESTING IN MAIN STREETCities, Schools and Churches Move their Money to Local Economies

by Rebecca Leisher


Ditch the Cards. All electronic transactions siphon money out of the local community to some extent, so try the human approach and bank in person. Make

purchases with cash or second best, write a check. If plastic is the only choice, choose a debit card. Local merchants lose some of their potential profit each time you use a card, but they pay up to seven times more in fees when it’s a credit card. Studies show that people spend 12 to 18 percent more when they use cards instead of cash.

Move Your Debt. Already broken up with your megabank? From credit card balances to car loans to mortgages, megabanks make far more money off your debt than your savings. Refinance debt with a credit union or local bank and let the fees support your community. Be wary of “affinity credit cards”, which donate a certain amount per purchase to chari-table organizations but often are connected with a megabank.

Spend Deliberately. Forget Internet deals; shop local and independent. Support second-hand markets by buying used, and barter and trade services when possible. Look for goods grown and made nearby. Research purchases carefully; find easy company-screening assistance at Green America’s Re-sponsible Shopper website (GreenAmerica.org).

Shorten Loan Lengths. To maximize interest paid by customers, banks offer to stretch out terms. Avoid the 30-year mortgage or the seven-year car loan. If you’re stuck with one on paper, change the terms yourself. Decide the loan duration that’s best for you and pay down the principal. Calculators at sites like mtgProfessor.com can be used for any loans, not just mortgages.

Earn Feel-Good Interest. A community development bank will reinvest money from a CD back into the local commu-nity and pay you interest. So will alternative savings tools offered by RSF Social Finance or the Community Investment Note from the nonprofit Calvert Foundation, which also lets you target by cause, such as public radio stations. Put money into Kiva.org microloans and receive no interest, but big returns in socioeconomic justice. Closer to home, consider in-vesting in family, such as a college loan for a nephew or niece.

Create a DIY Retirement Fund. Avoiding Wall Street’s ubiq-

uitous 401k can be tricky. One way is via “self-directed” IRAs and Roth IRAs. These require the account owner—you—to make the investment decisions. With or without the counsel of a personal financial advisor, you get to decide what types of projects to invest in—from local green busi-nesses to real estate.

Invest in Home. Investing in your home strengthens the community and builds wealth. Pay down your mortgage, and then use that equity when it’s time to retire. Want more investment? Do it with a second property and be a local landlord, or invest in your children’s homes. Beyond mort-gages, invest in your home’s energy efficiency for an ongoing solid rate of return. Or become your own utility by tying your home’s alternative energy system into the power grid.

Remember Your Community. Buy shares of a local co-op—utility, food or store—or jump on a direct public offering. Seek out or start a community investment group to connect local businesses with local investors. Look for community revolving loan funds that allow participation by individual in-vestors, such as Cascadia (Pacific Northwest), Economic and Community Development Notes for Invest Local Ohio, the New Hampshire Community Loan Fund and North Carolina’s Mountain BizWorks.

Source: The editors of YES! magazine.

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SOCCER’S A KICK FOR FAMILY FITNESSSummer Olympics Highlights the Excitement

by Randy Kambic

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With the 2012 Summer Olym-pic Games underway from July 27 through August 12, in

London, many soccer moms and dads will be watching live or recorded match-es with their children gathered around the TV. Among the 28 national male and female teams competing internationally, the U.S. women’s team brings special excitement as the defending Olympic champions in their division. Their shared enthusiasm is sure to inspire some fam-ily soccer ball kick-around action in the yard or a local park. Soccer is an ideal physical outlet for boys and girls because it’s consider-ably less violent than football; provides

In many other countries, soccer is known as football, or even “the beautiful game,” because the grace and style of play is often considered as important as the final score. While less popular than other professional sports in this country, soccer’s suitability and benefits for today’s children have spawned its own American subculture.

a great cardio workout; builds thought processes in employing strategies; instills teamwork, camaraderie and sportsman-ship; and can facilitate meeting young-sters of various backgrounds. It also provides an easy and enjoyable way for parents to get some exercise while bond-ing with their children. US Youth Soccer, as part of the U.S. Soccer Federation, the national governing body, involves 3 million-plus youngsters ages 5 through 19 in soc-cer leagues, camps and local programs annually. Its yearly Youth Soccer Month, in September, will feature many commu-nity events, tips and discussions. Susan Boyd, of Mequon, Wiscon-sin, spent 15 years taking two of her sons to and from practices and matches

from junior games all the way through high

school teams. “Every time they play is a highlight for me,” she says. “Win, lose or draw, they have such a pas-sion for the game. You all get caught up in the power of the play and the magic of the moment.” A part-time writing instructor at Carroll University, in Waukesha, Wis-consin, Boyd has been posting weekly parental advice blogs on USYouthSoc-cer.org for four years. One suggests that if field conditions are damp, parents should bring gallon-size bag-gies to protect the car’s floor from the mud of soccer shoes, plus a change of clothes for the players. In another, she asks parents “not to be snooty or pompous” if their child’s team is better than the opposition and to “have more patience with referees that don’t meet your standard of perfection in calls.” Because soccer calls for near-constant movement—running with or toward the ball or walking into a better position on the field—it’s an ef-fective antidote to childhood obesity. The President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition (Fitness.gov) sug-gests that children get one hour or more a day in either moderate or vigorous aerobic physical activity. For adults, the recommendation is at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous aerobic activity. Playing or practicing soccer skills definitely meets the crite-ria. Last year, the American Academy of Pediatrics Association (HealthyChil-dren.org) cited soccer as a way for children to be physically active while they learn teamwork and sportsman-ship. It also noted that the most com-mon player injuries are minor sprains and strains, followed by bruises. Boyd advises, “Most of these require rest, ice, compression and elevation for the injured area, and a week away from the sport. Don’t rush children back onto the field; think long-term.” Current and longtime U.S. na-tional Olympic team member Christie Rampone, of Point Pleasant, New Jer-sey, notes that because soccer doesn’t involve the hands, “Youngsters get used to using other, different muscle groups, allowing for optimal strength


and coordination.” She suggests that parents have children also note some non-action elements of the sport, such as the communication occurring on the soccer field. Even when people in the stands are loudly shouting encouragement, players are talking with each other and using body language to enhance their team play. “Point out to kids the posi-tive emotions and energy expressed when things don’t go well. Even though the game can be frustrating at times, learn from how the players stay poised and focused throughout the match.”

For more information, also visit USSoccer.com and nbcOlympics.com.

Randy Kambic, who played soccer in school, is a freelance writer and editor in Estero, FL, and a copyeditor for Natural Awakenings.

SOCCER AS A FAMILY AFFAIR

Here are some ways small groups of two or more soccer neophytes can join in the fun.

n Start by using the sides of the feet at a 90-degree angle to the path of the ball and tap it back and forth.

n Soon, start using more of the instep in kicking the ball to lift it into the air a little. Also, when “trapping” (control-ling) the ball, pull a foot or leg back slightly upon contact, so that it settles closer.

n With three people, arrange every-one in a triangle. Later, slightly chang-ing positions can further improve ball passing and controlling abilities.

n Play “keep away,” with a third per-son in-between the other two.

n Eventually, start juggling—keeping the ball aloft and glancing off the feet, thighs, chest and head (no hands)—thus expanding basic skills and providing a progressive number of hits without drops for each player to keep trying to surpass.

inspiration

Children know that the wonders of creation may be comprehended through the five senses; for what

are the senses really, but five portals, or ways, of knowing? Watching any group of children for a time brings a distinct sense that they are closer to understand-ing all that the senses have to teach us. They don’t just smell a flower; they inhale it. An ant is best observed not from a standing position, but on one’s belly. They do not simply taste something good and move on, they roll it around the tongue, lick it gradu-ally and make it last. Children savor their senses, patiently waiting for the full story to emerge. A child’s imagination is embel-lished by the senses to the point of celebration. Children are teachable because they are hitting on all cylinders of human sensory perception and can never get enough. A child at play is a child with portals wide open. If adults lived that way—hilarious-ly, at full speed, unencumbered—how much more might they per-ceive and how much more

might others perceive in them? To that child at play, there is something of God that is also in the rain, the mud and the untethered laughter that rings out from the puddle-splasher. So, how do we come back to our senses? Revel in the little things. Cook together and discuss how every sense comes into play. One of many people’s favorite activities is to make organic popcorn, a wonderful object lesson in how all the senses work together to yield a pleasurable result. Hear it pop, smell its mouthwatering goodness, see how the kernels expand, taste the yummy results and feel the difference between popped and unpopped corn, lightly topped with natural salt. “Feely” bags are fun. Place a fruit or vegetable in a small sack or clean sock and have kids guess what’s inside by listening to the sound it makes when shaken, what it smells like, what it feels like and with eyes closed, what a small bite tastes like. Lastly, let them look inside. We do well to keep our eyes peeled too, like children, and be amazed by all the ways life is continu-ously communicating with us.

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the human senses. He lives with his wife in

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An exhausting routine of early morning wakeups, soccer prac-tices and work deadlines makes

it understandably easy to put healthy family eating on the back burner. As more time-strapped families adopt drive-through dining, it’s no surprise that weight scales nationwide are buck-ling under the pressure. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, more than a third of American adults are obese. But the expanding-waistline epidemic impacts far more than just the quality of life among adults. A report in the Journal of the American Medical As-sociation states that 16 percent of chil-dren are either overweight or obese, with another 16 percent knocking on the door.

According to Sally Phillips, a registered dietitian and nutrition expert at Ohio’s Akron Children’s Hospital, a child that has an unhealthy body weight not only often has self-esteem issues, but is also at increased risk for Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, elevated blood cholesterol and triglycerides, plus orthopedic challenges; all health problems that possibly could impact life expectancy. More, childhood obesity that pro-gresses into adulthood has been linked to increased artery wall thickness—a marker for atherosclerosis. Because many overweight children become plump adults, lifestyle modification at an early age is vital. Try these no-fuss strate-gies from experts to overcome today’s pitfalls to attaining family nutrition.

The un-family mealThe sit-down meal is an endangered family function, thanks to hectic sched-ules, time spent with TV, video games, the Internet and other electronic devices, as well as the perceived uncool factor of noshing with the folks. Yet studies show that family meals foster communication and usually lead to higher intakes of cal-cium- and fiber-rich fruits and vegetables, plus lower amounts of unhealthy fats, sugar and sodium, says Keith-Thomas Ayoob, Ed.D., a registered dietitian and associate clinical professor in the Depart-ment of Pediatrics at Albert Einstein Col-lege of Medicine, in New York. A supporting study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Associa-tion confirmed that tykes that took in fewer family meals (and watched more TV) were more likely to be overweight. University of Minnesota researchers found that adolescent girls that ate often with their family were less prone to use cigarettes, alcohol and drugs. Try this: Commit to a sit-down meal most days of the week, suggests Registered Dietitian Brenda J. Pon-ichtera, author of Quick and Healthy Recipes and Ideas. Don’t overlook breakfast as po-tential family time as well, counsels Ayoob. “Kids that eat a well-balanced breakfast do better in school, have im-proved vitamin and mineral intake and are more likely to maintain a healthy body weight.”

Liquid caloriesToday’s average American household obtains more than 20 percent of its dai-ly calories from beverages; on average, soft drinks alone account for 8 percent of adolescents’ calorie intake. The rise in beverage consumption has mirrored the country’s slide toward rounder body shapes. “Satiety is less when you drink calories versus eating the same calories in foods, because drinks empty from the stomach quick-er,” advises Phillips. “The extra calories from liquids can easily exceed what the body can use.” The worst culprits are “liquid candy” such as soda and energy, sport and sweetened fruit drinks. In a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Harvard researchers

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Chicken again?Never before has such a variety of foods been more readily available. Still, too many families fall into the trap of preparing the same familiar eats—like spaghetti, chicken, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches on white bread—week in and week out. When children are repeatedly presented with the same foods, they don’t learn to appreciate new fl avors and textures, which reinforces a picky palate and a fear of unfamiliar dishes, says Ayoob. From a body weight standpoint, an article published in Science suggests that when the brain isn’t gratifi ed by food—which can happen when the fam-ily eats roast chicken for the fourth time in the same week—people are more likely to make midnight kitchen raids and add to their total calorie intake. Try this: Once a week, have a new-food-of-the-week meal, featuring healthy ingredients such as quinoa, lean bison or kale, paired with family favorites, to encourage branching out. “Don’t throw in the towel if your child emphatically refuses it at the start. Research shows that it can take 10 or more times before a new food is accepted by a fi nicky eater,” advises Phillips, a mother of two.


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She also suggests letting kids loose in the produce department to pick a new fresh item they are curious about, and then involving them in its prepa-ration, so they are more likely to try it. “Or, substitute a familiar food, like apples, with pears,” Ayoob recommends.

Snack attacksWith so much unhealthy snack food marketed toward kids, it’s easy for youngsters to graze their way to a big-ger waistline.

Findings shared by Italian universi-ty researchers in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition specifi-cally link savory, energy-dense snack foods with childhood obesity. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that the percentage of American children eating three regular meals a day has decreased over the past 25 years, while consumption of high-calorie, snack-type foods has gone up. “Unhealthy snacking can have an impact on academic performance, en-

ergy levels and weight,” Ayoob remarks. Try this: Don’t push the panic but-ton if a child looks a little heavy while he or she is still growing, but it never hurts to give the household pantry and fridge an overhaul. First, get rid of nutrient-devoid chips, cookies and soda. “Replace them with healthier, portable fuel like nuts, baby carrots, low-fat string cheese and cottage cheese, yogurt and dried fruit,” suggests Ayoob. This does away with the good-versus-bad food battle on the home front.


Ponichtera likes keeping a bowl of varicolored seasonal fruit on the counter for when kids return home ravenous. She also recommends offering sliced veggies and fruit with tasty and nutritious yogurt, guacamole or hummus dip, or making after-school smoothies, using frozen fruit, healthy, low-fat milk and yogurt. Because watching TV—including commercials extolling unhealthy foods—provides prime opportunities for mindless snacking (various studies link excess TV time with elevated body fat), consider pulling the plug after an hour. If snacking must be done in front of the tube, Pon-ichtera likes natural, unbuttered popcorn, deeming it excellent because it’s whole-grain, low in calories and high in filling fiber.

Meals in a hurryThe desire for something quick may be why half of total U.S. food expenditures today go to meals prepared outside the home. Studies suggest that the more we purchase fast food, the greater our girth. “This should come as no surprise, because what is often ordered is mostly out-of-control portions, higher in calories, fat, sugar and salt, than what would be served at home,” says Ayoob. Even shunning the all-too-familiar drive-through for a smarter option could pack on pounds. Researchers reported in the Journal of Consumer Research that an individual is likely to underestimate the calories in a meal marketed by a restaurant as healthier, than those in a meal from a perceived offender. This mistake often leads to overeating through purchasing extra or bigger side orders, suggest the study’s authors. University of Minnesota research sug-gests that adolescent members of families that rely on fewer than three purchased meals per week are more likely to consume healthier beverages and vegetables with meals and less prone to indulge in soda and chips at home. Try this: Skip the fast food outlets and open The Joy of Cooking. “Preparing more home-cooked meals is all about planning and implementing time-saving strategies,” says Ponichtera. Take time during the weekend to create dinner menus for the coming week, with input from all family members, and make a detailed grocery list to facilitate an efficient visit to the health food store and grocery. Ponichtera also

stresses the, “Cook once, serve twice,” trick, where home chefs purposely double the recipe and plan to serve leftovers later, adding different sides for variety. When time is at a premium, tossing ingredients for stews or chilies into a slow cooker in the morning is a tasty and healthy option. “Always have a few homemade dishes that can be easily warmed up, such as lasagna, soups and casseroles, in your freezer,” adds Ponichtera. It also works to freeze leftovers in lunch-size containers to take to work. On days when family members have time to cook, make salads and

dressings (served on the side) or bean, vegetable and whole-grain side dishes ahead of time, so they will be ready accompaniments for the com-ing week’s entrées. “Involving children in the meal prep not only saves parents time,” reflects Ponichtera, “but also teaches kids valuable cooking skills they might otherwise lack.” Everybody wins. Canadian-based registered dietitian and nutrition writer Matthew Kadey also takes active vacations to keep trim.

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4 Provide written instructions about feeding, activities, likes, dislikes and any fears, plus the cur-rent family schedule, especially if a

former spouse has a new partner.

4 Stick to the pet’s regular daily routines as much as possible.

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Clinique, in Winter Park, Florida. “My ex-husband eventually moved a few hours away, but we arrange for him to see Clover, who lives with me.” In acrimonious divorce cases, matrimonial Attorney Rachel Weisman, founder of Weisman Law Group, in New York City, has dealt with pet ownership. There have been occasions where a spouse denies rightful visitation before custody is determined or even gives the pet away without consensual agree-ment. If there is a possibility of abuse, a

protective order for the animal can be obtained, advises Weisman. The core question is what is the key to the pet’s health and happiness? Times of change are stressful for all concerned, but can be made easier for pets by keeping their interests in mind, just as one would with beloved children.

Rebecca Ryan writes about pets and more for Natural Awakenings. Connect at [email protected].


For most parents, back-to-school season also signals the start of cold season, which for some kids, can

stretch out for months. Kids’ immune systems, like their brains, need to be educated and strengthened, which might explain why young children are likely to experience two or three colds a year, says Dr. Lawrence Rosen, a holistic pediatrician practicing in New Jersey and chair of the American Acad-emy of Pediatrics Section on Comple-mentary and Integrative Medicine. Here are some great strategies to keep kids healthy and bolster their im-mune systems throughout the year. Manage stress: Stress is probably the biggest challenge to a child’s im-mune system, says Rosen. “Stress plays a big role in immune health. It literally impacts us on the cellular level. Studies repeatedly show that kids get sick more frequently when they are stressed out.”

“Give your kids some down time,” Rosen advises. “Don’t schedule every minute of their time. If you are a compul-sive scheduler, then schedule quiet time.” Sleep is a vital component of immune system health, he points out. “Most children need at least eight hours of sleep a day and teenagers may need as much as 10 hours.” Eat right: Eliminating sugar com-pletely from a child’s diet is a huge step toward better health and building a strong immune system, says holistic Pediatrician Debby Hamilton, of Boul-der, Colorado. In California, a Loma Linda Uni-versity study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that eating or drinking eight tablespoons of sugar (about the amount in two, 12-ounce soft drinks) can:nReduce the ability of white blood cells to fi ght off infection by 40 percent.

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nLower immune function for up to five hours.nBlock absorption of vitamin C, which plays a vital role in immune function.nMake cells more permeable to the influx of bacteria and viruses. Tracee Yablon-Brenner, a registered dietitian, holistic health counselor and co-founder of RealFoodMoms.com, offers a few tips to get kids enthusiastic about healthy eating:nAsk kids to help prepare the food and set the table, with tasks appro- priate to their ages.nCut vegetables in small pieces and “hide” them in favorite foods; for example, add zucchini and broccoli to spaghetti sauce.nGrow a garden (even a container garden) and engage children in the fun of growing food.nTake them to a farmers’ market to help pick out meal ingredients.

Any food high in vitamin C is great for strengthening immune sys-tems and improving overall health. Sources include citrus fruits, berries, bell peppers, cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower and Brus-sels sprouts and all dark, green, leafy vegetables, especially kale. Yablon-Brenner thinks that juice is too high in sugar (even natural sugars) and instead favors fiber-rich whole fruits. She encourages eating lots of wild-caught fish (avoiding farmed fish, which can be contaminated with mercury and other toxic substances) and plenty of foods rich in vitamin E and zinc, such as pumpkin seeds and

sunflower seeds. Probiotics are also important for keeping the immune system strong. For some kids, eating all-natural yogurt is enough, but for others, probiotic supplements may be necessary. “I’m really passionate about edu-cating and teaching families about the benefits of eating real food and helping them recognize that food is really the best medicine,” says Yablon-Brenner. Exercise: Daily exercise is a key component of any health regimen. “Sometimes, I literally write a pre-scription for family exercise,” says Rosen. Outdoor exercise is beneficial because it also exposes children to the sun, helping them to manufacture the vitamin D that is essential for a strong immune system. Other highly recom-mended exercise programs include yoga for stress reduction, which can be adapted even for small children. Supplements: Rosen and Hamil-ton both favor select supplements for children, especially during cold and flu season. Rosen recommends a whole-food multivitamin for kids every day, as well as vitamin D supplements, as follows: 400 IU daily for babies, 1,000 IU for young children, 2,000 IU for tweens and 4,000 IU for teens and adults. A blood test may check levels of vitamin D. Hamilton adds 15 milligrams of zinc daily and likes targeted herbal preparations for preventing and treat-ing colds. Sanitation: The experts’ advice here may be surprising: They all recom-mend letting kids get a little dirty. “Kids are a little too sterile,” says Hamilton. “We used to play in the dirt, get dirt under our nails and expose our immune systems to bacteria that made them stronger. Our focus on antibacte-rial products today has actually led to the growth of antibiotic-resistant super-bugs.” As a postscript, she recommends avoiding hand sanitizers; not only are they less than effective, but their alco-hol content can cause dry skin.

Kathleen Barnes is a natural health advocate, author and publisher; 10 Best Ways to Manage Stress is her latest book. Visit KathleenBarnes.com.

Dr. Lawrence Rosen suggests a homemade hand wash blend of essential oils commonly called Thieves Oil. He makes up his own sweet-smelling anti-bacterial blend from cinnamon, clove, lemon eucalyptus, rose-mary and orange oils, mixed with a little aloe vera and water. Keep in a spray bottle next to every sink.

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1 bunch of organic curly kaleSea salt to tasteGarlic powder to taste2 Tbsp lemon juice

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Wash and dry kale leaves, place in a single layer on baking sheet and sprinkle with sea salt.

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come back on until fall,” Oschman recalls. Today, almost everybody wears plastic-soled shoes, rides in vehicles and hangs out indoors on carpet and wood or tiled fl oors, completely blocking these free electrons, which Oschman main-tains are the most effective and effi cient antioxidants available. He states, “We’ve experienced a total disconnect.” His claim is supported by small studies that are beginning to accumu-late, indicating the potential benefi ts of grounding. Here is a sampling of the fi ndings, from The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Helped the body’s natural healing response. Researchers compared physi-ological changes during a two-hour grounding session of 14 men and 14 women and then a two-hour sham ses-sion. Changes in respiration and heart rates plus blood oxygenation within 20 minutes of grounding appeared to aid the healing process, reports lead author Gaetan Chevalier, Ph.D., director of the Earthing Institute. He notes that as

in previous studies, subjects with acute infl ammation experienced less swelling, redness, heat and pain. Improved sleep and reduced pain and stress. Researchers grounded 12 patients looking for these benefi ts while they slept. Comparing their cortisol lev-els (a stress-related hormone) prior to the eight-week study with results from peri-odic retesting and follow-up interviews, they found that grounding reduced nighttime levels of cortisol and better aligned its secretion with the body’s natural 24-hour circadian rhythm, which is important for sleep. Subjects reported improvements in all three areas. Decreased muscle pain. Research-ers looked at blood counts and chemis-try in eight active exercisers, following routines that assured muscle soreness. Four subjects treated with grounding techniques showed a boosted immune response and reported reduced pain. Oschman says that some profes-sional athletes swear by the practice, including members of four U.S. Tour

de France teams (between 2003 and 2007) that were grounded nightly dur-ing the competitions. Gallagher, who estimates that 70 percent of his patients consciously practice grounding, sees improvement in conditions including heart disease, arthritis, chronic pain, autoimmune diseases, chronic fatigue syndrome, attention defi cit disorder, allergies, asthma, menopausal symptoms, sleep apnea and jet lag. Judged safe for all ages, blood-thinners present the only known complication, so heart patients should consult their doctors. “This is like the relationship of vitamin D from sunlight,” concludes Gallagher. “We are receiving something that is integral to our design, part of our nature. Earthing isn’t an intellectual concept; it’s a necessity of life.”

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Do you have a small one preparing to leave the world of diapers behind? Even when you prepare the environ-

ment with new potties, and toys and books to encourage long-term sitting, are you still finding potty training difficult sometimes? The answer may lie in when we choose to potty train our children. Mary Mangan, child-care professional and owner of Seminole Sitters, says “many parents feel pressured to have their child potty-trained by a certain age, or even earlier than their peers. What is meant to be part of natural development has become unnaturally competitive. Potty-training in an encouraging, deadline-free manner will reduce a child’s stress and even future accidents.”

To help create the right atmosphere, consider staging an activity that takes place at potty time. The activity can be the focus and it just so happens that your child is on the potty while it’s taking place. Here are a few ideas:

Easy Art. Hang a page from a large drawing pad on the bath-room wall near the potty. Provide stickers, crayons, or mark-ers, and allow your trainee to create something while sitting on the potty. Other options are handheld chalkboards,

window crayons on a mirror or window, or even an Etch-a-sketch. Watch that supplies don’t fall in the potty!

Use a Timer. Provide your child with a basic kitchen timer and let them decorate it with stickers or even paint. This gives them a sense of ownership. Choose a length of time to spend in the bathroom and explain that when the timer goes off, we get up from the potty. Fill that time with songs or a word game. When the timer goes off, if the deed isn’t done, get up and try again in a few minutes – set the timer to remind you when to head back to the potty. Parents need reminders too, right?

Letters in a Bag. Fill a canvas bag with alphabet letters (foam, blocks, or plastic) and play a game. You could have your child pull out a letter randomly and identify the letter, sound, words that start with that letter, or sounds of that letter in their name. For a child who’s really familiar with the letters, have them put their hand in the bag and guess the letter by the way it feels.

Run the Water. Sometimes as parents we forget the things that work for us! Turn on the sink. Or try the tub. Maybe even the shower. Experiment. Turn on the water and take your focus off your child for a moment while you occupy yourself with something else. Notice if taking your attention away helps your child relax.

Get Ready to Share. “Children learn to speak, move, and act by modeling their parents,” says Mangan. Kids are often going to want to be “like Mommy” or “like Daddy.” Mangan suggests that when we model using the bathroom for them and talk with them about what we are doing, we help them overcome fears and doubts and they become more familiar with the process of using the toilet rather than diapers.

Keep in mind that everyone you know learned how to use the potty at some point. Don’t be afraid to experiment with many ideas until you find a combination of techniques that work for your child. Taking a step back from the potty training process and preparing activities that made the time more inviting helped our daughter feel more comfortable on the toilet. With your loving support and attention, your kids will learn it too.

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Taking care of ourselves through balancing your Mascu-line and Feminine aspects is a very important step towards total self awareness and balance. Again, there’s nothing wrong with us or the dominate side. It just means that there are lessons to be learned and embraced through the discov-ery of self.

It is always important to cherish both sides. They are both needed for not just the balance of self but for the world as well.

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Wednesday, august 1Safety for Seniors. 11 am – Noon. Leon County EMS presents an informative workshop about keep-ing your home yourself, preventing injuries, and assisting others in medical crisis. Tallahassee Senior Center 1400 N. Monroe St. 891-4000.

thursday, august 2Healing Circle. The Healing Circle meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm at Unity of Tallahassee, off of Crowder Road. For more information about this group you can email Laninda Sande at [email protected].

Friday, august 3First Fridays in Downtown Thomasville. 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Downtown Thomasville shops, boutiques & restaurants open late with specials, entertainment and more the first Friday of every month! www.downtownthomasville.com, 229-227-7020.

Co-op Café Night. 6:30-9:00 pm ∙ FREE! Enjoy a leisurely dinner or a decadent dessert at the Co-op. Receive a special deal in the deli, TBA. Start your weekend right with Co-op Café Night. New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, 850-942-2557, www.newleafmarket.coop.

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thursday, august 9Massage. 10:00 am – Noon. Offered by Jonathan Walker, LMT. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St. 891-4000.

Pain Clinic: Pain Assessment & Treatment. 10 am – Noon. Let us help you manage and control your pain. Massages offered by Jonathan Walker, LMT, and pain assessment & treatment offered by Evan Burke, PT. Tallahassee Senior Center 1400 N. Monroe St. 891-4000.

Friday, august 10Wine Tasting. 5:30-7:00pm. $3 per person, cost of ticket deducted from your purchase of beer or wine. Sample a variety of red and white wines from around the world poured by our expert specialty staff. New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, 850-942-2557, www.newleafmarket.coop.

Monday, august 13Tools to Quit. 2:30pm to 4:30pm. A two hour course that gives you the tools and fundamentals to quit smoking. Offered by Big Bend AHEC. Call 224-1177 to register. Tallahassee Senior Center 1400 N. Monroe St. 891-4000.

thursday, august 16Meditation and Mindfulness. 10:30am – 11:30am. Now offered monthly on the 3rd Thursdays, these workshops will introduce you to some of the secrets of the timeless art of meditation. It will help you feel calmer, more focused and balanced. Mats optional. Taught by Leslie Hanks Tallahassee Senior Center 1400 N. Monroe St. 891-4000.

Healing Circle. The Healing Circle meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm at Unity of Tallahassee, off of Crowder Road. For more information about this group you can email Laninda Sande at [email protected].

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Yoga to Feel Good. 5:30-7pm. This class combines postures with inward focus, conscious breathing and meditative awareness to support us in moving from the periphery of our being to the center. As the process unfolds, tension is released, the body relaxes, the mind calms and the Light within begins to burn a little brighter! $80 for 8 weeks, drop-ins welcome. At the Episcopal Church of the Advent, 815 Piedmont Drive. Call 222-0291.

Stretch, Breathe, Chant! 5:30-7pm. NEW CLASS! Open and relax the body, enliven and deepen the breath and chant to wash clean the mind! This is a new class offered by Shyam who is an awesome chanter/musician at Lakulish yoga Sanctuary 2824 Par Lane. $60 for 6 weeks. By appointment only… call 459-1582 www.lakulishyogatallahassee.com.

Intenders Circle. 6:00pm every Monday. Receive support in manifesting your intentions with like-minded others. Go to website of Intenders of the Highest Good (intenders.com) for more information. Call (520) 401-6775 for directions.

Spiritual Growth/Study Group based on the Edgar Cayce readings. 7pm . Join us or let us help you start your own group. Genevieve Blazek - (850) 893-3269.

Chan/Zen Group meets at 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. There are two 20-minute periods of seated meditation punc-tuated by short periods of either walking meditation or mindful Yoga. Each meeting concludes with a short session of question and answers. If you have no meditation experience, please arrive 20 minutes before the meeting for basic meditation instructions. For more information see us at www.tallahasseebud-dhistcommunity.org/mondayevenings.html. Located at the Tallahassee Buddhist Community in Railroad Square -- 647 McDonnell Drive.

tuesdayApalachee Beekeepers meets every second Tuesday at Leon County Extension Office on Paul Russell Road. Business at 6:30 and program at 7pm. The Apalachee Beekeepers are a knowledgeable and friendly group. They love to help new beekeepers get started. Go to their website for more details at http://sites.google.com/site/apalacheebee.

Healing Arts Alliance Meeting – 7-8:30pm 2nd Tues each month. Educational meeting open to all interested in healing arts. Email [email protected] to get meeting announcements. www.healingartsalliance.org.

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Mindful Movement Fitness Class. 9:30-10:30am. Gather with friends once a week for this Tai Chi program to improve balance, gait and strength. Class also focuses on reducing risk of falling, better breath control, improving physical dexterity, and self-confidence. Taught by Lori Roberts. Orange Ave. Community Center (2710 Country Club Drive) 891-4000.

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Tallahassee Buddhist Book Discussion/Meditation Group. 1 to 2pm. Meets every 2nd and 4th Sunday in the Barnes N Noble Cafe in the Tallahassee Mall. Please contact Stacey Turknett for more information [email protected] or 850-656-7066.

Legal nude swimming and sunbathing. Noon-6:00pm. Swim in a clear lake near Monticello, and get that healthy all-over tan the natural way. First visit free. Picnic the last Sunday of the month. Directions: www.tallahasseenaturally.org or 222-1886.

mondayDelicious, nutritious Salad Bar. Monday – Friday - 11:30 am to 12:45 pm. Healthy and homemade salad bar available daily for $2 & $4. Different ethnic theme every week. Eat-in our library café, picnic in our beautiful new memorial gardens, or carry-out. Everyone welcome! On Two Buck Friday” all large salads are $2.00. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St. 891-4000.

Tallahassee Edible Garden Club – every first Monday. Meeting at the pavilion in Winthrop Park behind the tennis courts. 1601 Mitchell Ave. just off Thomasville Road and Betton Road. No RSVP necessary - for questions or to get on their email list contact the Edible Garden Club at [email protected].

Brain-Body-Memory Balance. 1:30-2:30pm. Low impact, seated exercise. Taught by Kathy Gilbert. Bring water bottle and wear comfortable clothing. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St. 891-4000.

For Women Who Just Want More! 6:00-8:00pm. (the 3rd Sunday of every month). Give yourself one night a month of free-form dancing just for the joy of it. Enjoy a positive night of no-pressure dancing with friends. This is an alcohol-free event and child care is provided. Cost: $10.00 plus $5.00 for childcare. Location is at ARTS 2743 Capital Circle NE Suite 105 a few doors down from Esposito’s

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thursday, august 23Massage. 10:00am – Noon. Offered by Jonathan Walker, LMT. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St. 891-4000.

Friday, august 24Wine Tasting. 5:30-7:00pm. $3 per person, cost of ticket deducted from your purchase of beer or wine. Sample a variety of red and white wines from around the world poured by our expert specialty staff. New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, 850-942-2557, www.newleafmarket.coop.

Journey To Dance is looking for danc-ers and poets for its monthly showcase “Dance with the Soul.” Do you want to perform your own choreography? Rock your original poetry? Don’t want the responsibility of marketing and promot-ing your work? Well, look no further. We do it all for you. Sign up today! The showcase is Saturday, October 6, 2012. For more information: email [email protected]; Call 850-545-9835 or visit http://www.journeytodance.com/.


thursdayTreat yourself to affordable gentle yoga classes. 10:00-11:00 a.m., at Fellowship Presbyterian Church in Killearn Estates. These slower paced Hatha Yoga classes are designed to increase relax-ation, mindful movement, strength, flexibility, and balance with breath work, stretching, relaxation, and basic poses. Each class is only $4! Wear com-fortable clothing, and bring a yoga mat with a beach towel or blanket to class. Please contact Donni Sorrell at 510-9537 or [email protected] for additional information.

Life Exercise. 9:30 –10:30am (also Tues). Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St, 891-4000.

Blood Pressure Screenings. 10am-Noon (also Tues & Wed). Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St. 891-4000.

Intenders Circle. 12:30pm every Thursday. Do something special with your lunch hour! Receive support in manifesting your intentions with like-minded others. Go to website of Intenders of the Highest Good (intenders.com) for more information. Call (850) 590-7024) for directions.

fridayChair Yoga: 11 a.m. – Noon. By Certified Yoga Instructors Bridget Welch. A gentle yoga workout for increased mobility, bladder control, self-esteem, and mental focus. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St. 891-4000.

Drumming Circle. 7-9 p.m. on Third Fridays in the Children’s House behind Unity Eastside’s main building. A willing heart, moving hands and a loving participation is all that’s needed. Some percussion instruments may be provided, but it if you have a drum, please bring it. Contact Mike Smith at [email protected] for information. Unity Eastside, 8551 Buck Lake Road, www.unity-eastside.org 656-1678.

saturdayTrain Rides at Veterans Memorial Park. The sec-ond Sat. of each month. 11:00-3:00pm. NW Theo Jacobs Road, Bristol, FL 32321. For more informa-tion check out www.VeteransMemorialRailroad.org and YouTube - Veteran’s Memorial Railroad for video footage of the train in action!

Chen Style Tai Chi. 9-10:30am. FREE. Class is suitable for practitioners of all skill levels. www.webdharma.com/taiji. Please email for additional information to: [email protected]. Located at the Tallahassee Buddhist Community, 647 Mc-Donnell Drive.

Tallahassee Farmers Market at Market Square. 8am – 5pm. Year-round. rain or shine. Early Birds get the best selection! The oldest farmers market in Tallahassee. Growers and resellers. Organic and conventionally grown. 1415 Timberlane Rd Tallahassee.

Brain-Body-Memory Balance. 10:00 – 11:00 am. Dynamic and fun low-impact exercise that improves memory, strength and balance. Bring water bottle and wear comfortable clothing. Taught by Kathy Gilbert. Optimist Park Community Center, East Indianhead Dr. 891-4009.

Gentle yoga at Unity Eastside. 10:30-noon. Drop-ins welcome. Please contact Geralyn Russell at 878-2843 or [email protected].

Seated NIA Yoga (Neuromuscular Intergrative Action). 11:00 am-Noon. Taught by Lori Roberts, certified NIA yoga instructor. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St. 891-4000.

Intermediate Yoga. 5:45-7:30pm. NEW CLASS! We will discuss a new book on chapter 16 of the Bhagavad Gita, learning how to deal with anger and cultivate the virtues necessary to make the journey of yoga, to infuse our practice with a high spiritual ideal. 20 minute discussion followed by posture/breathing class $80 for 8 weeks. At the Sanctuary 2824 Par Lane. Call 222-0291.

Blood Pressure Screenings - 10am-12 Noon (also Wed & Thurs). Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St, 850-891-4000. Tallahassee Senior Center. 1400 N. Monroe St. 891-4000.

Men in Unity. Meets at 11:45 am on the second Tuesday of each month at Honey-Baked Ham, on Capital Circle near Mahan Drive.

wednesdayBrain-Body- Memory Balance. 2:00-3:00 pm. Low-impact, seated exercise. Bring water bottle and wear comfortable clothing. Heritage Oaks. 891-4000.

Blood Pressure Screenings. 10am-Noon (also Tues & Thurs). Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St, 850-891-4000.

Blood Glucose Screenings. 10:00 am - Noon. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St, 891-4000.

Prayer and meditation with Dr. Patty Ball Thom-as, L.U.T. Noon. Unity Eastside, 8551 Buck Lake Road, [email protected] 656-1678.

Breath of Life Yoga. 9:30-10:45am. With gentle techniques we will learn how to breathe more deeply and with gentle yogic postures we will learn how to move and stretch so that our breath can go deeper. With the deeper breath we will begin to experience a deeper and meaning and purpose in our lives $60 - 6 weeks. Lakulish Yoga at the Sanctuary, 2824 Par Lane. By appointment only… call 459-1582.

Gentle Yoga. 6:00-7pm. Gentle stretches to open the body and deepen the breath followed up by a short, guided relaxation/meditation. A perfect addition to the middle of the week to glide smoothly to the fin-ish! Drop-ins welcome $12 per class. Lakulish Yoga at the Sanctuary, 2824 Par Lane. Call 222-0291.


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CREATIVE SPIRITUALITY

LiciA Berry, iNtegrAtive Artistwww.liciaberry.com - [email protected](719) 850-1890

An artist and art educator with a passion for Jungian psychology, in-digenous values, symbolism and writing (and over 25 years of profes-sional experience), Licia blends vi-sual image, written and spoken word, and healing and intuitive arts in original, unique art that reveal pro-found truths. Licia offers specialty commissioned collages for Rite of

Passage, “Message from Spirit”, Birthday, Midlife, and Initiation into New Cycle (wonderful gifts!), playshops and customized Collage Retreats. With an international following on her Blog, FaceBook and Twitter, Licia’s genuine messages of self love and inner wisdom are gently affirming seekers all over the globe.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

heALthy soLutioNs, iNc.Rick Ferrall, lmt, 850-294-8069521 E. College Ave., TLH [email protected] Therapy addresses scoliosis, chronic fatigue and MS, infant disorders, learning disabilities, orthopedic problems, emotional difficulties, chronic neck/back pain, stress and tension related problems, TMJ, brain/spinal cord injuries, and cancer issues. MA24604 / MM11960

HEALTHCARE

iNtegrAtive heALthcAreN. Elizabeth Markovich, MSN, ARNP850-878-44342016 Delta Blvd. Suite 100Tallahasee 32308www.IHCFL.com

We offer primary care, preventive care with a holistic approach. We use special testing with 11 outside labo-ratories to help find the cause of chronic illness and use a functional medicine approach (www.func-tionalmedicine.org). We also have hypnosis combined with acupunc-ture by IB Price MD, massage and cranio-sacral therapy by Angele LaGrave LMT and Nutritional

Counseling by Leah Gilbert-Henderson PhD nutrition.Accept Medicare, Blue Cross, Universal, Aetna, others.

NeW geNesis ceNterPatrice Bullock, MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner-Cwww.NewGenesisCenter.com229-228-9050

A healthcare center-Functional medicine, patient-centered approach, non-drug, science-based, results oriented. Getting to the source of your health problems rather than bandaid-ing. Simple to complex problems. Skin care, digestive problems to the more complex health problems such as Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Chemical Sensitivity. Extraordinary

results & health transformation. Functional medicine approach consults, hormone testing, detoxification, weight loss, expert skincare consult & prof. treatments, colonics, far-infrared sauna, physical therapy, massage therapy,

HEALTHY PET

the NAturALLy heALthy PetOwners, Basil Cousins & Jerry Ayers1850 Thomasville Rd.,Tallahassee, Fl 32303850-576-7387 - [email protected]

The Naturally Healthy Pet is a unique pet supply store with a mis-sion to provide the finest quality nutrition for dogs and cats. The store provides an eclectic assort-ment of Holistic, Grain-free dry

and wet diets, 100% organic raw pet foods with no preservatives, hormones, chemicals, fillers or additives. There are also treats like natural bakery-style cookies, rawhide and antler chews, as well as an abundant selection of toys, leashes and other pet gifts. We passionately support pet issues such as adoptions, spay/neuter programs, pet therapy and training programs.

MUSIC THERAPY

KeePsAFe Music therAPySteffi Tassos Wohlsifer, MS MT-BC NICU-MT1100 E Park Ave, Ste BTallahassee, FL 32301 - [email protected]

KeepSafe Music Therapy offers research-based therapeutic in-terventions to help clients de-fine and achieve emotional, physical, and mental health goals by emphasizing and building upon the individual’s strengths. Experience an in-creased quality of life through

a variety of music therapy interventions for condi-tions such as depression, anxiety, pain management, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, stroke, addiction, and other health conditions. Group and individual sessions available. Adults and children. Previous training in music is not required in order to benefit from music therapy.

resouNdiNg heALiNg, iNcMusic therAPy servicesLisa Rhoads, BMT, MT-BC, NICU [email protected], FL - 850-778-2132

Music therapy is an evidence-based therapy that uses music as an avenue for counseling, com-munication, behavior modifica-tion, and rehabilitation support.Let the Board Certified Music Therapists at Resounding Heal-ing help you and those you love achieve your personal goals! Music therapy can effect positive growth for persons with Autism

Spectrum Disorder, behavioral and emotional disor-ders, and for those in palliative care. Individual or group forums are available for PTSD/personal/couples/family therapy. Music therapy is currently being used for pain management and support in neurological and physical rehab settings. Management of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases often benefit from music therapy, as well.

PHOTOGRAPHY

ANsLey studioAnsley Simmonsartist . photographer . owner 229.224.6021 • www.AnsleyStudio.com

Specializing in portraits & weddings. MFA in Photogra-phy, Arts Administration Doc-toral Student, Art Museum Education Certificate Florida State University

WORSHIP

uNity eAstside8551 Buck Lake Road, TLH, 850-656-1678Rev. Jean Debarbieris Owen, Ministerwww,unity-eastside.orgwww.facebook.com- unityeastsidechurch

Summer service at 10:00am. Youth Ministry 10:00am. Noon prayer Wed. Rev. Jean believes the love of God is un- folding in each person, place, thing. Join us in Worship:

uNity oF tALLAhAssee 2850 Unity Lane, TLH, 850-562-5744, Rev. Bill Williams, Minister,

A ministry that seeks inspiration from the teachings of Jesus and finds common ground with spiritual masters

from other traditions. We invite you to join us. Sunday Services 9:30 & 11 AM. Youth Education 11 AM. Wednesday Service at Noon.

YOGA

LAKuLish yogAwww.lakulishyogatallahassee.com850-273-1861joannadevi@earthlink.net

Yoga is so much more than the postures we are so familiar with --- yoga is the science of the soul --- our ultimate jour-ney! Come and explore yoga with us. We offer hatha yoga classes, chanting with Om Sweet Om, a Bhagavad Gita study group, summer yoga camp for children

and periodic workshops to delve deeper into the classical 8-step path to liberation. We are dedicated to upholding the integrity of the original teachings in a loving and sacred environment.

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