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14 16 NATURE’S CLASSROOM Outdoor Learning Engages the Whole Child by Meredith Montgomery

18 FLOATING AWAY STRESS Isolation Tanks Induce Deep Rest and Healing by Gina McGalliard

20 AGING WITH PASSION AND PURPOSE Finding Fulfillment, Creativity and Meaning by Deborah Shouse

24 RODNEY YEE ON YOGA AS A WAY OF LIFE Simple Strategies for Staying on Track by Marlaina Donato

25 RICHMOND YOGA TEACHERS Live Their Craft by Clair Norman

28 KUNDALINI YOGA Reduces Stress

30 FABULOUS FAN FARE Healthy Tailgating Foods to Cheer For by Judith Fertig

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The 52nd annual Gallery at First UU Fine Arts and Crafts show and sale opens at 5 p.m., September 20 and runs through

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Therapists Move, but Nearby

Acupuncturist Ann Furniss, reflexologist Talia Moser and massage therapist Kitty Nadeau announce their “big move” to a new of-

fice suite across the Bryan Oaks parking lot. They invite everyone to come check out their new digs at 4807 Hermitage Road, Suite 204 starting in September.

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Women Learn the Art and Soul of Public Speaking

Transformational Coach Joni Advent Ma-her, MSW, has introduced WomanSpeak, a

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Mindfulness at the Garden

The Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, recognized among the nation’s

top botanical gardens by USA Today, regularly holds yoga classes and tai chi workshops, but is reaching out this fall with additional mindfulness offer-ings available through regular sessions, workshops and pop-up classes. A six-week tai chi-guided practice with Rie Monique Cherie on Tuesday evenings begins September 5; Mindful-ness, Meditation and Health for begin-ners, led by Korantemah Pierce Wil-liams, will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays starting September 20, and an introductory Capoeira Pop-Up session with Meoleaeke A. Jones will be held at 9:30 a.m. on September 17. Laura Baum leads off a three-session series on herbalism at 10 a.m., September 24, with a 2 p.m. talk and discussion of Folk History and Ameri-can Herbalism: An Overview of West-ern Plant Medicine; more herbalism programs will follow in 2018. Regular yoga classes led by Jacqueline Gooding continue to meet for six-week sessions on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and Thursday evenings.

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Caring for Others Prolongs LifeResearchers from several international universities

have found that seniors that provide caregiving services live longer than those that do not. The scientists analyzed survival data and information collected from the Berlin Aging Study on 500 adults over the age of 69 from 1990 to 2009. They com-pared survival rates from the subjects that provided

caregiving for children, grandchildren and friends to those that did not. Of the subjects analyzed, the half that took care of their grandchildren or children were still alive 10 years after their first interview in 1990. Caring for non-family members also produced positive results, with half of the subjects living for seven years after the initial interview. Conversely, 50 percent of those that did not participate in any caregiving had died just four years after their first interview. The researchers warn that caregiving must be done in moderation. Ralph Hertwig, director of the Center for Adaptive Rationality and the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, in Berlin, explains, “A moderate level of caregiving involvement seems to have positive effects on health, but previous studies have shown that more intense involvement causes stress, which has a negative effect on physical and mental health.”

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EARLY BIRDS EAT BETTER AND EXERCISE MOREResearchers from Helsinki, Finland, ana-

lyzed data from 2,000 people to find out how sleeping patterns affected their food choices. They discovered individuals that wake up early make healthier food choices throughout the day and are more physically active. “Linking what and when people eat to their biological clock type provides a fresh perspective on why certain people are more likely to make unhealthy food decisions,” explains lead author Mirkka Maukonen, from the National Institute for Health and Welfare, in Helsinki.

LESS SALT REDUCES NIGHTTIME POTTY VISITSA study from Nagasaki University, in Japan,

has found that reducing salt in the diet can cut down on the number of trips to the bath-room during the night. Researchers followed 321 men and women with high-salt diets and sleep problems for 12 weeks. Of the subjects, 223 reduced their salt intake from 10.7 grams per day to 8 grams and the remaining 98 increased their salt intake from 9.6 grams per day to 11 grams. The nighttime urination frequency rate for the salt reduction group dropped from 2.3 times per night to 1.4 times, while the increased salt group’s rose from 2.3 to 2.7 times per night.

Tonsillectomies Help Only TemporarilyResearchers

from Vander-bilt University Medical Center, in Nashville, Tennessee, examined the effectiveness of tonsillectomies in children with recurring throat infections. Us-ing data from nearly 10,000 studies of tonsillectomies, the scientists analyzed illness rates and quality of life for young patients following the surgery. The analysis found that children experienced a notable drop in school absences and infections in the first year after the surgery, but that these benefits did not persist over time. Dr. Siva Chinna-durai, an associate professor of otolar-yngology and co-author of the report, believes, “For any child being consid-ered a candidate for surgery, the family must have a personalized discussion with their healthcare provider about all of the factors that may be in play and how tonsils fit in as one overall factor of that child’s health.”

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Yoga Lessens Back Pain and Opioid Use

With the U.S. opioid epidemic reaching a boiling point, insight into the effectiveness

of alternative methods of pain relief has become increasingly relevant. Scientists from the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System have found yoga to be an effective technique to reduce back pain. The researchers divided 150 Califor-nia veterans with chronic low back pain into two equal groups. One attended two yoga classes per week—compris-ing postures, movement and breathing techniques—for 12 weeks in addition to their more conventional treatment. The other continued such treatment without yoga. Scientists measured pain levels before and after the core study period and again six months later. After only 12 weeks, those that participated in the yoga practice experienced a 2.05 point reduction in Roland−Morris Disability Question-naire scores, compared to a 1.29 reduc-tion for those that received only usual care. After six months, this difference increased, with the yoga group’s scores decreasing 3.37 points compared to only an 0.89 reduction in the usual care group. In addition, pain inten-sity scores were reduced by 0.61 in the yoga group and 0.04 in the group receiving usual care after 12 weeks. Opioid medication use declined among all participants, from 20 percent to 8 percent after six months.

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Milkweed MittensCommon Weed Is Lightweight InsulatorThe Canadian Coast Guard is testing milkweed pods as a source of potential environmentally friendly insulation in partnership with Encore3, a manu-facturing company in Québec, Canada, in prototype parkas, gloves and mittens. The plant is roughly five times lighter than synthetic insulation and hypoal-lergenic. The Farm Between, in Cambridge, Vermont, harvests the plants and sends the material to Encore3. Co-owner John Hayden says, “Milkweed is grown as an intercrop between the rows in our apple orchard to increase biodiversity and provide a host plant for monarch caterpillars. Monarch populations are in serious decline, and the two things we can do to help on the land we steward are to not use pesticides and provide milkweed habitat.”

Bat BanterComputers Decipher Animal LanguageThe Egyptian fruit bat is a highly social mammal that roosts in crowded colonies. A machine learning algorithm helped decode their squeaks, revealing that they speak to one another as individuals. The research appears in the journal Scientific Reports. Researchers at Tel Aviv University, in Israel, discovered that the bats exchange information about specific problems in four categories. Ramin Skibba, at Nature, notes that besides humans, only dolphins and a handful of other species are known to address individuals, rather than making broad, general communi-cation sounds. Studies allow that it may eventually be possible to understand nu-anced communications in other species.

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Experiential EdGestalt-Based Curricula Emerging

Finland, internationally renowned for innovative educational practices, is poised to become the first country to eliminate school subjects. Officials are making changes to be implemented by 2020 that will revolutionize how the school system works by allowing pupils to absorb a body of knowledge about language, economics and communication skills.

“We need something to fit for the 21st century,” says Department of Education head Marjo Kyllonen. The system will be introduced for seniors beginning at age 16. They will choose which topic or phenomenon they want to study, bearing in mind their ambitions and capabilities. “Instead of staying passively in their benches listen-ing to the teachers, students will now often work in smaller groups collaborating on projects, rather than just assigned classwork and homework.” Another new model of learning sparked by XQ: The Super School Project (xq-superschool.org) is underway at New Harmony High School, housed on a floating barge at the mouth of the Mississippi River southeast of New Orleans. They’ve re-ceived a $10 million grant to work on environmental issues when it opens in 2018. “High schools today are not preparing students for the demands of today’s world,” says XQ Senior School Strategist Monica Martinez; she notes that about a third of col-lege students must take remedial courses and are not prepared to thrive as employees.

Milk MuddleOrganic Milk Producer Under Pressure

The Aurora Organic Dairy pastures and feedlots north of Greeley, Colorado, are home to more than 15,000 cows—more than 100 times the size of a

typical organic herd. It is the main facility of the com-pany that supplies milk to Walmart, Costco and other major retailers. They adhere to U.S. Department of

Agriculture (USDA) organic regulations, but critical weaknesses exist in the inspection system the government uses

to ensure that food is organic; farmers are allowed to hire their own inspectors to certify them, and

thus can fall short of reaching standards without detection. Organic dairies are required to allow the cows to graze

daily throughout the growing season rather than be confined to barns and feedlots. Although the USDA National Organic Program

allows for an extremely wide range of grazing practices that comply with the rule, Aurora was observed onsite and via satellite imagery by the Washington

Post as having only a small percentage of the herd outdoors on any given day. The company disputes the data. U.S. organic dairy sales amounted to $6 billion

last year; although it is more expensive to produce, the milk may command a premium price of 100 percent more than regular.

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Easy MarkLasers Stamp Prices on European ProduceFood retailers are aiming to cut plastic and cardboard pack-aging by ditching stickers on fruits and vegetables, instead using high-tech laser “natural branding” and creating huge savings in materials, energy and CO2 emissions. Pilot proj-ects are underway in Europe with organic avocados, sweet potatoes and coconuts. The technique uses a strong light to remove pigment from the skin of produce. The mark is invisible once the skin is removed and doesn’t affect shelf life or produce quality. The laser technology also creates less than 1 percent of the carbon emissions needed to produce a similar-sized sticker.

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For youngsters at Tiny Trees Preschool, in Seattle, nature is their classroom—rain or shine; tuition even includes

a rain suit and insulated rubber boots. At Schlitz Audubon Nature Preschool, in Milwaukee, children use downed wood to build forts and fires. Students of Vermont’s Educating Children Outdoors (ECO) program use spray bottles of col-ored water to spell words in the snow.

Forest Schools Based on the publicly funded forest kindergarten model used by Scandina-vian countries since 1995, Tiny Trees encompasses seven urban park loca-tions throughout the city, ranging from 15 to 160 acres. With no buildings, playgrounds or commercially produced furniture and 30 percent less overhead, “We can make exceptional education affordable,” remarks CEO Andrew Jay. “Most of the day is spent exploring the forest. If children see salmon in the

NATURE’S CLASSROOMOutdoor Learning Engages the Whole Child

by Meredith Montgomery

stream, we observe them from a bridge, and then search out the headwaters to see where they’re coming from,” explains Jay.

Nature PreschoolsThe launch of Earth Day in 1970 and America’s nature center movement in the 1960s yielded another immersive nature-based model that includes in-door learning. The preschool at the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-certified Schlitz Audubon Nature Center includes three nature-focused indoor classrooms and three outdoor areas—two with manmade structures like a slide and picnic tables, and one left completely natural. Founding Direc-tor Patti Bailie says the children spend most of their day outside and teachers can take them beyond the play areas to explore 185 acres of prairie, forest, wetlands and lakefront beach habitats.

Public School ProgramsECO currently collaborates with seven Vermont public schools from preschool to high school, offering year-long programs for students in inquiry-based outdoor learning for up to four hours a week. “We immerse ourselves in nature with a 10-minute hike into the forest,” says program coordinator Melissa Purdy. Students first learn safety protocols and how to set up camp. Introducing skill-appropriate tools, preschoolers whittle sticks, third-graders build teepees and lean-tos, and high school students build bridges across streams.

Building ResiliencySharing space with insects and plants requires special safety protocols and preparation, but the injury rate of out-door learning is no higher than that of indoor schools. “Children are building risk literacy—they climb trees, but only to safe heights; they step on wet rocks, but learn how to do so without falling,” says Jay. Classrooms without walls work because students have a sense of free-dom within reasonable boundaries. “In winter, we dress warmly and do more hiking to generate body heat. We use picnic shelters in heavy rains. Children don’t have anxiety about the fu-ture—rain means puddles to splash in and snow means building snowmen,” says Jay.

Developing the Whole ChildOutdoor learning naturally creates knowledge of local ecosystems, en-vironmental stewards and a sense of place, but teachers also observe many other developmental benefits. At the Magnolia Nature School, at Camp McDowell, in Nauvoo, Alabama, Madeleine Pearce’s agile and surefooted preschoolers can hike three miles. Located in a rural county with a 67 percent poverty rate, the school partners with Head Start to secure tuition-free opportunities for families. Pearce attests

Nature-based schools provide a child-centered, guided discovery approach to early learning that appeals to kids, parents and teachers and offers far-ranging benefits.

Kindergarten means “children’s garden”

and originally took place outdoors. It’s commonplace

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how exploring the 1,100-acre property fosters language skills. “With less teacher instruction, children have more time to talk freely with each other.” Instead of loudly calling kids in, Purdy uses bird calls or a drum, which fosters a sense of peace and respect. During daily sit time students ob-serve themselves as a part of nature. “As birds sing and wildlife appears, children see the rewards of quiet and stillness, so self-regulation becomes natural,” agrees Bailie. Bailie sees how children in forest kindergartens express better mo-tor skills, physical development and cognitive abilities than those restricted to traditional playgrounds. Natural playscapes change with the season, are sensory-rich and provide extra oxygen to the brain—all factors that correlate to brain development. Such benefits are reported in Brain-Based Learning by Eric Jensen, Brain Rules by John J. Medina and the Early Childhood Education Journal. Outdoor preschools also fos-ter microbial exposure, essential for

Parents and teachers often describe nature preschool

students as being more observant, confident,

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OUTDOOR PLAY“We are innately connected to nature, but need to provide opportunities to make that connection,” says Patti Bai-lie, former assistant director of Antioch University’s nature-based Early Child-hood certificate program, in Keene, New Hampshire. Here’s how.

Get wild at home. Hang bird feed-ers, grow wildlife-attracting plants, start a compost pile and designate an area of the yard for natural play where kids can dig and the grass isn’t mowed.

Explore a forest instead of a playground. Without swing sets and toys, children create imaginative play, build forts and climb trees.

Incorporate active transportation into the family routine. Walk, bike or paddle. Rain gear and flashlights en-able rainy and after-dark explorations.

Join a family nature club. At Chil-drenAndNature.org, connect with other families that value and use the natural world for playing, growing and learning via their Natural Families Forum.

healthy immune system development. “Without this exposure, children are at increased risk for developing allergies, asthma, irritable bowel disease, obesity and diabetes later in life,” says B. Brett Finlay, Ph.D., author of Let Them Eat Dirt, which cites supporting science. Kindergarten readiness is a goal of all preschools, but Pearce doesn’t believe a traditional academic focus is required. “By putting nature first, children are socially and emotionally ready for kindergarten,” she says. “They know how to conquer challenges and are ready to take on academics.”

Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLiving HealthyPlanet.com).

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Sensory isolation in a floatation tank is known for inducing deep relaxation with subsequent im-

proved health. A 2014 study published in the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry investigating the effects of a series of flotation tank treatments for 65 participants, showed it to be an effective measure in decreasing stress, depression, anxiety and pain, while enhancing a sense of optimism and quality of sleep. The Book of Floating: Exploring the Private Sea, by Michael Hutchison, reports on 20th-century research sug-

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gesting the therapy can help allay ailments like chronic pain, migraines and sore muscles. There’s also evidence for enhanced meditation, creativity and spiritual experiences. Float therapy was invented by Dr. John C. Lilly, a neurophysiology specialist. The individual enters an enclosed tank containing 11 inches of water heated to 93.5 degrees—a normal temperature for human skin—and some 1,000 pounds of dissolved Epsom salt. The effect is like buoyantly floating in the Dead Sea, but in a clean, quiet, private realm. The water

is typically filtered three to five times between each session and sanitized using UV light; some also use peroxide and ozone gas to purify the water. Without any sensory input—no sight, sound or tactile sensations—the floater typically enters a profound deeply calm state of theta brain waves that tends to bring the subconscious to the surface. It can take experienced meditators years to learn to consistently achieve this condition, remarks Bryan Gray, of Float North County, a spa in Solana Beach, California.

Ultimate Meditation VenueScientific research has shown that floating can release the feel-good neurotransmitters endorphins and dopamine, and lower the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol. Studies performed by the Laureate Institute of Brain Research, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, which maintains a float clinic, have found the therapy is an effective treatment for patients with anxiety disorders. “It frees your mind of distraction and puts it in a zone,” explains Gray. “It removes the need for fight or flight, so those hormones are reduced. That part of the brain mellows out.”

Marvelous MagnesiumLying for an hour in water infused with Epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, the body receives a huge infusion of mag-nesium, a mineral essential to optimal health. While calcium and vitamin D deficiencies get more attention, it’s even more likely most of us are low on this element due to magnesium-depleting drugs and inadequate farm soils. Many ailments shown by re-search to be helped by floating have also been linked to magnesium defi-ciency.The mineral is also essential for heart health, strong bones and central nervous system function, as reported in The Magnesium Miracle, by Dr. Carolyn Dean, a physician and naturopath in Kihei, Hawaii.

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meaning they are apt to have lucid dreams while awake. Also known as Stage 1 sleep, it is the drowsiest condition we experience while still consciously aware. This is the scientific explanation for reports of visions or “Eureka!” problem-solving moments in the tank, says Hutchison. This phenomenon can be espe-cially beneficial for creative artists. “We have a girl that always emerges from the tank with an idea for a new painting,” says Gray. He also regularly hosts a composer that has worked with famous singers, who has experienced innovative musical breakthroughs while floating. Floating is among the rare heal-ing modalities that can benefit body, mind and spirit in just one hour, with repeat benefits.

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Want to age well? The answer isn’t in your 401k. Self-acceptance, a positive attitude, creative expression, purposeful living and spiritual con-

nections all anchor successful and meaningful aging. In fact, these kinds of preparations are just as important as saving money for retirement, according to Ron Pevny, director of the Center for Conscious Eldering, in Durango, Colorado, and author of Conscious Living, Conscious Aging.

Savor Self-AcceptanceWhile most people believe adulthood is the final stage of life, Dr. Bill Thomas is among the creative aging experts that iden-tify another life chapter: elderhood. “Elders possess novel ways of approaching time, money, faith and relationships,” says Thomas, an Ithaca, New York geriatrician and fierce advocate for the value of aging. “The best chapters may be near the end of the book,” Thomas continues. “Once you appreciate yourself and your years, you can relinquish outdated expectations and seek to discover your true self. Then the world can open up to you,” says Thomas. “Living a rewarding life means we are willing to say, ‘These chapters now are the most interesting.’” During this time, rather than feeling consumed by what we have to do, we can focus on what we want to do.

Fill the Funnel of FriendsFor older people, relationships offer foundational connec-tions; but as we age, friends may drift away, relocate or die. “Successful aging requires refilling our funnel of friends,” says Thomas, who considers socially engaged elders with friends wealthier than a socially isolated millionaire. “Notice opportunities for interacting and connecting,” advises Shae Hadden, co-founder of The Eldering Institute in Vancouver, Canada. Talk with the checkout person at the grocery store or smile at a stranger walking her dog.

Cultivate a Positive AttitudeOur beliefs about aging shape our experiences. A Yale University study found that older individuals with more positive self-perceptions of aging lived 7.5 years longer than those less so inclined. Connecting with positive role models helps us release limiting beliefs and embrace an attitude of gratitude instead. Other life lessons can be gleaned from observing how nega-tivity affects people physically, emotionally, and socially. Holding onto regrets traps us in the past zapping energy and self-worth; it also keeps the best in us from shining out says Pevny. He suggests a simple letting-go ceremony, with friends as witnesses. If possible, hold it in a natural outdoor setting.

Aging with Passion and PurposeFinding Fulfillment, Creativity and Meaning

by Deborah Shouse


At one of his conscious aging re-treats, Pevny created a fire circle. Mike, 70, had been a dedicated long-distance runner for most of his life. Now plagued with mobility issues, Mike decided to let go of regrets. He brought a pair of running shorts into the circle and talked about what the sport had meant to him—its joys, challenges and camaraderie. Then he tossed the shorts into the fire, telling his friends, “I am letting go so I can find a new purpose and passion.”

Understand Our Life StoriesCreating our own life review helps us acknowledge and understand our most significant experiences and reminds us of all we’re bringing to our elder journey. Pevny offers these approaches:n Develop a timeline, dividing life into

seven-year sections. For each, write about the strongest memories and most influential people.

n Consider what matters most, from people and values to challenges and dreams.

n Write to children and grandchildren, sharing tales of our life’s most significant events and lessons.

n Record key stories on audio or video.

Explore the ArtsThe changes that aging brings can mire elders in depression and isolation. “Older people need to be brave and resilient,” says Susan Perlstein, of Brooklyn, New York, founder emeritus of the National Center for Creative Aging, in Washington, D.C., and founder of Elders Share the Arts, in New York City. “To age creatively, we need a flow of varied experiences, explor-ing new activities or reframing longtime interests from a fresh perspective.” Expressive arts can engage people’s minds, bodies and spirits. A George Washington University study shows that people engaged in the arts are happier and healthier. Perlstein understands this firsthand, having begun taking guitar lessons in her 70s. Motivated to play simple songs for her new granddaugh-ter, she subsequently learned to play jazz and blues tunes and joined a band. “I’m doing something I love,” says Perlstein. “I’m meeting diverse people, learning new things and enjoying a rich life.”

Musician John Blegen, of Kansas City, Missouri, was 73 when he realized his lifelong secret desire to tap dance. When Blegen met the then 87-year-old Billie Mahoney, Kansas City’s “Queen of Tap,” he blurted out his wish and fear of being “too old.” She just laughed and urged him to sign up for her adult beginner class. He asked for tap shoes for Christmas and happily shuffle-stepped his way through three class sessions. “Tap class inspired me, encour-aged me and gave me hope,” he says. “Now I can shim sham and soft shoe. It’s a dream come true.” To unearth the inner artist, ask:n Which senses do I most like to engage?n Do I enjoy looking at art or listening

to music? Do I like sharing feelings and experiences? If so, a thrill may come from writing stories or plays, acting or storytelling.

n As a child, what did I yearn to do; maybe play the piano, paint or engi-neer a train set? Now is the time to turn those dreams into reality.

n How can I reframe my life in a posi-tive way when I can no longer do activities I love? If dancing was my focus before, how do I rechannel that energy and passion? If puttering in the garden is too strenuous, what other outdoor interests can I pursue?

The answers can lead to fresh settings, including local community centers and places of worship. Many universities have extension classes for lifelong learners. State arts councils support programs, and museums and li-braries host helpful activities. Shepherd Centers encourage community learning and Road Scholar caters to elders that prefer to travel and study.

Discover a Purpose Upon retirement some people feel purposeless and lost. They yearn for something that offers up excitement, energy and joy. Hadden invites people to be curious and explore options. “We’re designing our future around who we are and what we care about now,” she says. Try keeping a journal for several weeks. Jot down issues and ideas that intrigue, aggravate and haunt. After several weeks, reflect on the links between con-cerns that compel and those that irritate. Perhaps we’re intrigued by a certain group of people or a compelling issue. “A concern points to problems and people you want to help,” Hadden observes. This can range from lending a hand to struggling family members, maintaining our own health, volunteer-ing for a literacy project or working to reduce world hunger. “Choose what inspires you to get out of bed each day, eager to move into action.”

Develop Inner Frontiers People in their elder years may still be measured by midlife standards, which include physical power, productivity and achievement. “They come up short in the eyes of younger people,” dharma practitioner Kathleen Dowling Singh remarks. “But those standards do not define a human life.” Rather, aging allows us to disen-gage from the pressures of appearances and accomplishments. As we release judgments and unwanted habits, we can increase our feelings of spirituality and peace. “When doors in the outer world seem to be closing, it’s time to cultivate inner resources that offer us joy and meaning. We have the beautiful privilege of slowing down and hearing what our heart is saying,” says Singh, of Sarasota, Florida.

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Meditation is one way to deepen spiritually as we age. “Sit in solitude, gather your scattered thoughts and set an intention,” Singh suggests. “A daily practice shows what peace, silence and contentment feel like. As you become more comfortable, add time until you’re sitting for 20 to 40 minutes.”

Acknowledge Our Shelf Life“We cannot speak about aging and awakening without speaking about death and dying,” Singh believes. “We need to confront our mortality.” Meditating on the coming transition opens us up to the blessings of life. We can ask ourselves deep questions such as, “What am I doing? What do I want? What does this all mean? What is spirit?” Singh believes such searching questions are vital. None of us knows how much Earth time we have to awaken to a deeper, fuller experience of the sacred.

Help the WorldIn today’s world of chaos and crisis, the wisdom of elders is more important than ever. “Older people need to be engaged, using their insights to help the Earth, community and world,” Pevny says. Creative aging is about improving the future for subsequent generations. In 2008, longtime educator Nora El-len Richard, 70, of Overland Park, Kan-sas, wanted to be of greater service. She

asked herself, “What if I housed a foreign student?” and found the International Stu-dent Homestay Program. She embarked upon an exploration of cultures from around the world without leaving home. Today, Richard has hosted more than a dozen female students and each relationship has expanded and enriched her life. “We talk about politics, food, religion and cultures; we even pray together,” Richard says. She points to memorable moments of bonding and

respect, appreciation and celebration, and says, “As I’ve grown older, I’ve learned how vital it is to nurture the world I am in.” Deborah Shouse is a writer, speaker, editor and dementia advocate. Her newest book is Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together. Connect at DementiaJourney.org.

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Creative Aging Resources

Center for Conscious Eldering CenterForConsciousEldering.com

Changing Aging ChangingAging.org

Dr. Bill Thomas DrBillThomas.org

The Eldering Institute Eldering.org

Elders Share the Arts Estanyc.org

From Aging to Sageing Sage-ing.org

Kathleen Dowling Singh KathleenDowlingSingh.com

National Center for Creative Aging CreativeAging.org

Shepherd’s Centers of America ShepherdCenters.org

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and family life. While the benefits of yoga are increasingly well known—from stress reduction and pain management to a more limber body and inner peace—Lee is also aware of the challenges to maintaining a consistent practice. Here he shares insights on the pitfalls encountered by both beginning and advanced students. “My advice is to first get rid of self-berating behavior, including judgmental inner dialogue. In many aspects of life, we are constantly measuring ourselves against a standard, which is a waste of time and energy,” says Yee. With a professional background in classical dance and gymnastics, Yee decided to give yoga a try at a nearby studio when he craved more physical flexibility. “As many people do, I came to yoga for a reason. I was a dancer with tight joints. After the first class, I couldn’t believe how I felt. It was not at all like an athletic high; I had a sense of well-being and knew what it means to feel peaceful and clear.” For people with jam-packed lives, finding time for exercise can be daunting. Yee suggests a relaxed approach to scheduling yoga into a busy day. “As the rishis [Hindu sages] say, we shouldn’t ‘try’ to meditate, not try to force a natural state. To say, ‘I have to do yoga,’ just puts another thing on our to-do list. Sometimes discipline is needed, but another part of discipline is not about force.”

Rodney Yee on Yoga as a Way of Life

Simple Strategies for Staying on Track

by Marlaina Donato

Different approaches to yoga abound, and part of stay-ing motivated may include exploration of a variety of tradi-tions as individual needs change due to lifestyle, health, in-terests or simple curiosity. Yee reminds us to go with the flow and follow how we feel in the moment. “Different schools of yoga exist because each offers something different. There is a form for all of our moods and a practice for how you feel at any given time.” Reflecting on how his own practice has evolved through the years, Yee recollects, “In my 20s and 30s, my yoga practice was arduous, including three to four hours of strong, physical work and a half hour of pranayama [breath work]. Then for 20 years, it involved a lot of teaching. Over the past 17 years, my practice has become more subtle, with a focus on sequencing and meditation; it’s about how to do this all day long in the context of my body and my life; about being both centered and in the world. In some way, we’re always doing yoga, as we already take 20,000 breaths a day. From a philosophical and ethical point of view, yogis have no choice but to practice.” Because many American women have found their way to a yogic path, men often assume it’s primarily a women’s niche. But yoga has been a male practice for nearly 2,500 years in other countries. Yee encourages men to not feel intimidated. “Why not try something that can help you improve your business, family life and even your golf game?” he queries. While Yee believes in a no-pressure approach, he also suggests inviting ways to foster consistency. “If you are just beginning, set aside a half-hour before going to bed or get up a half-hour earlier. Also note that pain is less to be avoided than learned from.” Wisdom can come from dedication to a yoga practice. Yee’s philosophy is, “You can blink and half your life is gone. You can’t always be busy, busy, busy; you have to decide how to fill your life. As spiritual teacher Ram Dass counsels, ‘Be here now.’ Train yourself to bring body, mind and heart together and fully drink from that.”

Learn more at YeeYoga.com.

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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Richmond Yoga TeachersLive Their Craft

Richmond is home to many dedi-cated yoga teachers with passion to sustain their practice and live

it off the mat. With the complexities of modern life, here is how several local yoga teachers recognize that their prac-tice is a major contributor to maintain-ing balance and clarity in mind body and spirit: “I started practicing 16 years ago and have had a very consistent practice over all the years. I can’t image life without a practice. A nurturing practice allows us to find balance in our busy lives. Our bodies have strength to heal, cure and realign if treated with care. Yoga’s holistic path is a journey of ‘Love of Self’ —we start each day deciding the direction of our attitude and self love allows us to think posi-tively. A regular practice gently reminds us to be present in a yoga class and in daily life.” - Kathleen Baker, owner of Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center. “Living yoga is living your truth, it is applying all of the philosophy of yoga into your daily life. This includes not stealing, not harming self or others, being truthful, not being greedy, living in moderation, being in the now with contentment and being clean in body, mind and environment. Beyond that there is daily hatha, meditation and journaling that is essential to building your relationship with Self. As a teacher and mentor, all I can do is inspire and encourage my students while ensuring I am walking the path of yoga authen-tically in my own life.” - Lydia Nitya Griffith, yoga teacher, author, owner of Yoga With Nitya. “If yoga is not incorporated into daily life, it’s an exercise just for the

body with a selfish or ignorant motive and does not meet the ancient defi-nition of yoga—from the word yoke which is to unite—meaning we are one body-mind-spirit and one with the ‘cosmic consciousness’, known also as peace, stillness, Universe, Divinity, God... My teacher Swami Satchidan-anda, founder and spiritual leader of Yogaville, in Buckingham County, taught us that the goal of Integral Yoga, and the birthright of every individual, is to realize the spiritual unity behind all diversity in the entire creation and to live harmoniously as members of one universal family.” - Nora Vimala Pozzi, director, Integral Yoga Center of Richmond. “This may sound strange, but to me it is far easier to maintain living the practice off the mat, in terms of how I conduct myself, my interactions with others, observing compassion, limiting my excess and generally continuous ef-fort to be a good person. This is the real yoga practice. These are the things that allow one to navigate the world with a bit of grace and a lot of confidence. It helps me to maintain clarity and stabil-ity mentally. So daily, you could say I work on living the most peaceful exis-tence possible. The physical practice is necessary because physical health is a necessary component of total wellness. It’s difficult to maintain peace of mind if the actual body is wracked with pain or full of disease. Staying nourished inside and out, moving to be able to move and working diligently to maintain personal peace becomes second nature, whether I roll out the yoga mat or not.” - J Miles, co-founder of Project Yoga Richmond and creator of Maha Vira Yoga.

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GLENMORE YOGA

In 1999 we opened one of the first yoga studios in Richmond with the simple belief that yoga is for everyone. That has always been our guiding principle. Glenmore has expanded three times and our current space occupies 4,800 square feet in Glen Eagles Shopping Center with two large, carpeted yoga studios, three massage treatment rooms, a lounge with a library, and a gift shop offering products to support your yoga and meditation practice as well as jewelry and gift certificates. Yoga is for every body and we offer a wide variety of 30 ongoing classes to meet your needs each week. Annually, we of-fer our 200- and 300-hour teacher training programs.

Location: 10442 Ridgefield Pkwyy, Henrico. For more information call 804-741-5267 or visit GlenmoreYoga.com. See ads, on this page and 42.

HANOVER YOGA & WELLNESS

Hanover Yoga is located in Mechan-icsville, offering a range of traditional hatha, vinyasa, and meditation classes for beginners and experienced practitio-ners. Hatha is an alignment-based prac-tice balancing strength and flexibility while focusing on the breath. Vinyasa is an energizing practice connecting breath, movement, and awareness of mind and body. Meditation focuses on restoring the body through mindful stillness. We also offer Prenatal Yoga, Kids’ Yoga and Continuing Education workshops to expand the practitioner’s mind. We invite you to learn, practice, and grow with us. Namaste!

Location: 10962 Richardson Rd., Ste. E, Ashland. For more information, call 804-690-5650 or visit VirginiaLovesYoga.com.

INTEGRAL YOGA CENTER OF RICHMOND (IYCoR)Nora Vimala Pozzi

Nora Vimala Pozzi, IY-CoR’s direc-tor and yoga therapist, has been teaching yoga since 1992. Pozzi is an ordained Integral Yoga Minister and a Phoenix Rising and Integral Yoga Therapist, certified by the International Association of Yoga Therapists. She is also certified in Yoga for Cancer and Chronic Illnesses, Yoga Philosophy, Stress Management and the Mindful-ness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program for Health Care Practitioners. Pozzi empowers her students to start where they are and progress at their own pace through postures, breath and relaxation. Since 1999, she has offered a 200-hour yoga teacher training, fol-lowing Yogaville’s Integral Yoga Teacher Training program, and is currently enrolling for the fall teacher training program.

Location: 213 Roseneath Rd., Ste. 102. For more information, call 804-342-1061 or visit YogaHelps.com. See ads, pages 25, 26 and 46.

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MOBILE OM

The Mobile OM launched in June offering yoga, yoga therapy, wellness classes, lectures, workshops and retail. Shannon Somogyi, C-IAYT, has reno-vated a 1990 34’ RV and turned it into a studio on wheels. Somogyi travels to events, festivals and parties offer-ing services. Retail features yoga and wellness-related products made locally. Inside classes are offered and space is available for all modalities. Schedule filling fast, book now!

For more information or to book your next private, corporate, wellness, contact [email protected].

SHOCKOE SLIP YOGARose Maghdouri

As the owner of one of Rich-mond’s most relaxed and friendly yoga studios, Rose Maghdouri’s welcoming spirit, play-ful energy and sense of adven-ture are what make Shockoe Slip Yoga (SSY) a

fun place to deepen your yoga practice. Maghdouri opened SSY to give students of all ages, bodies and experience lev-els a space to feel at home. In addition to SSY’s daily classes, Maghdouri puts her love of adventure into a calendar of yoga-inspired events—taking students skydiving, boating, wine tasting and even to Costa Rica!

Location: 1307-A East Cary St. For more information, call 804-343-2010 or email [email protected].

THE YOGA DOJO

The Yoga Dojo is Richmond’s only studio dedicated to the practice of Rocket Yoga and movement exploration, located in vibrant Scott’s Addition. Rocket Yoga is a dynamic and fast-paced form of vinyasa yoga, linking a sequence of postures with the breath. In addition to Rocket, we also offer ashtanga, yin, restorative, vinyasa, kids’ and prenatal/postnatal yoga, along with flexibility and hand balance training. We host spring and fall 200-hour teacher training sessions, Rocket teacher training and a range of special classes and workshops led by internationally acclaimed instructors.

Location: 1219 Highpoint Ave. For more information, call 804-367-4090 or visit TheYogaDojo.net.

YOGA SOURCE

Founded in 1998, Yoga Source has offered the Richmond community a peaceful yoga oasis in the heart of Carytown for 17 years. The studio con-tinues to offer a wide variety of yoga styles, including iyengar, Yogabasics, Yogabarre, YogaWorks Flow and Prena-tal classes for students of all ages and abilities. Yoga Source is an exclusive host of the YogaWorks teacher training programs celebrating 10 years of part-nership this Fall. Yoga Source’s mission is upheld by the belief in transformation through consistent practice. Through disciplined effort, every practitioner can

change the way they see themselves and the world around them. Location: 3122 W. Cary St., Ste. 220. For more information, call 804-359-9642 or visit YogaRichmond.com.

YOGA WITH NITYANitya Griffith

Since 2005, Nitya Griffith has been shar-ing yoga with children throughout the Richmond community and is considered a master at teaching children’s yoga. There are now over a dozen Yoga with Nitya teachers in the Richmond com-munity, Norfolk and New York. There are kids’ yoga teacher trainings held bi-annually. Nitya has developed a unique approach using imaginative yoga ad-ventures with breathing, fun yoga poses, mindfulness meditation and original songs. She also runs an annual summer camp and women’s retreats. Griffith has released the Yoga with Nitya DVD, A Child’s Journey Into Yoga, The Yogaville Coloring Book, and The Yoga with Nitya Cookbook; Seasonal, Local, Vegetarian Recipes for a Healthy Family.

For more information, call 804-678-8568 or visit YogaWithNitya.com. Insta-gram: LydiaNitya, FB: Yoga with Nitya. See listing, page 46.

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Long known to Westerners is the idea that yoga is good for the mind, body and spirit, and we

can build strength, balance and flex-ibility relatively quickly by attend-ing class regularly. From vinyasa to power yoga, hot yoga and yin yoga, locals have access to a wide array of classes in RVA. A lesser-known type of yoga—kundalini yoga—directly targets energy flow in the body, ben-efiting the central nervous system. Subtle and profound shifts occur on an energetic level that can reduce stress and anxiety and increase joy. Local yoga teacher Holly Henty, who is specially trained in kundalini yoga, says it is known as the yoga of awareness. It is a fast and effective way to clear the mind, energize the body and uplift the spirit. For Henty, kundalini yoga is an opening to the awareness that we are already whole. “The first time I tried kundalini yoga, I felt my heart had come home,” says Henty. “It helped me become open, present and joyful—not because of an outside circumstance. It is a pro-cess of remembering. The classes are designed in such a way that we become aware of what we have always been—pure love and joy.” As taught by Yogi Bhajan, who brought this form of yoga to the U.S. in 1968, kundalini yoga opens a path to deliver an experience of the highest consciousness to find sacred purpose in life. Practicing kundalini yoga keeps

the body in shape, increases vitality and trains the mind to be strong and flexible when faced with stress and change. To some, it can feel like a therapy session, because it raises awareness of imbal-

Kundalini Yoga Reduces Stress

by Clair Norman

ances in the body, brain and spirit, while helping to rebalance. Classes consist of at least one kriya followed by deep relaxation and meditation. Each kriya, or yoga set, is a complete practice that can include a guiding theme or mantra along with a dynamic blend of breathwork, chant-ing and postures. According to Bhajan, kundalini yoga balances the glandular

system, strengthens the nervous system and enhances creative potential, self-healing, heightened intuition and emotional peace. No experience is necessary and every-one can fully participate at their own level. With focus on moving breath throughout the body, kundalini yoga directly targets the central ner-vous system. Local kundalini yoga teacher Wendy Morgan had a con-ventional Westernized hatha yoga practice where she gained strength and flexibility when she realized she was only experiencing one aspect of what yoga is all about, the physical. “Kundalini yoga touches us on the

physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and energetic levels of being human all in a fun, interesting and challenging package,” she says. For her, kundalini yoga is a complete and authentic prac-tice in which she feels more clear and less frazzled. Kundalini yoga classes are avail-able at a number of area studios, including Adya Yoga and Ayurveda, Hanover Yoga, Healthy Life Yoga, Proj-ect Yoga Richmond, Studio D and Yoga Source.

For more information, contact Henty at [email protected] and Mor-gan at [email protected], or join the Kundalini Yoga RVA Facebook page.

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FABULOUS FAN FAREHealthy Tailgating Foods to Cheer For

by Judith Fertig

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Eat, play, party… and repeat. We may call it tailgating, fangating, homegating, a watch party or

simply eating with friends before a big game. According to the American Tailgaters Association, in St. Paul, Minnesota, an estimated 50 million Americans tailgate annually. Whether we’re on the road or at home, making the menu healthy is a win-ning strategy for hosts and guests. Here, two experts divulge their winning ways. Says Debbie Moose, author of Fan Fare: A Playbook of Great Recipes for Tailgating or Watching the Game at Home, Ivy League schools like Princ-eton and Yale claim credit for pregame picnics that 19th-century sports fans packed into their horse and buggy for

local road trips. Moose lives in the tailgate trifecta of the North Carolina tri-angle, home to Duke, North Carolina and Wake Forest universities. She enjoyed discovering that University of Washington sports fans from the Seattle area like to sail to their chosen picnic spots, while University of Hawaii folks grill fish on hibachis in Honolulu. Moose naturally prefers healthy, Southern-style fare such as deviled eggs and marinated green bean salad, which can be served hot, cold or at room temperature. “At the game or at home, your guests will be moving around, so go for foods that can be eaten with one hand,” she suggests. She also plans her menu around color, universal appeal and variety

because it’s healthier than just serving a mound of barbecued chicken wings and a big bowl of potato chips. She likes recipes that can do double duty; her black bean summer salad with cherry tomatoes and corn can function as a colorful side dish or as a salsa for non-GMO blue corn chips. “Recipes that you can do ahead of time make things easier on game day; just pull them from the fridge and go,” says Moose. Daina Falk, of New York City, grew up around professional athletes because her father, David Falk, is a well-known sports agent. Excitement-generating sports are in her blood and inspired her to write The Hungry Fan’s Game Day Cookbook. She knows that most of the tailgating in her area takes place for foot-ball and baseball games and NASCAR races. On HungryFan.com, Falk serves up tips for every fangating/homegating occasion, from the Kentucky Derby to the Super Bowl. “Keep your menu interesting,” says Falk. “I always like to feature a dish for each team. For instance, if you’re hosting an Alabama versus Washington watch party, you could feature an Alabama barbecue dish with white sauce and oysters or other fresh seafood. Both dishes are characteristic of the local foods in the universities’ respective hometowns.” Falk recommends buying more local beer than needed to make sure not to run out. Game day guests can get hot and thirsty, indoors or out. Supply lots of filtered water in non-breakable containers. For easy entertaining, Falk recom-mends biodegradable dishes and cups. “Whenever there are a lot of people in one room, especially when they’re drinking, a glass will likely be broken,” she says. “Save yourself cleanup and the risk of glass shards by committing to temporary cups and plates that are Earth-friendly and compostable.”

Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

The greatest delight the fields and woods minister is the suggestion of an occult relation between man and the vegetable. I am not alone and unacknowledged. They nod to me and I to them.

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible.

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Healthy Tailgating Recipes

Black Bean Summer Salad

Yields: 8 side dishes or 4 light meals

This salad is easily doubled to feed a crowd.

2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels2 (15 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and well drained5 or 6 green onions, white and green parts, chopped1 large sweet banana pepper, seeded and chopped1½ cups halved cherry tomatoes6 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil2 Tbsp lime juice2½ Tbsp red wine vinegar1 tsp chili powderKosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

In a large bowl, toss together the corn, black beans, green onions, banana pepper and tomatoes.

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, chili powder, salt and pepper.

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat them all. Then stir in the cilantro.

Refrigerate from 1 to 3 hours to let the flavors come together.

Note: If using frozen corn, drain it well and lightly sauté in a couple of teaspoons of olive oil before adding it to the salad. This removes moisture that may make the salad watery.

Courtesy of Debbie Moose, Southern Holidays: A Savor the South Cookbook.

Vegetarian-Friendly Barbecue Cauliflower Nuggets

Yields: 8 appetizer servings

Plant-based barbecue is a home run or touchdown.

1 head of cauliflower1 cup all-purpose or gluten-free flour1 Tbsp barbecue spice blend 1 cup nut milk of choice1 cup tomato-based barbecue sauce

Accompaniment:Dipping sauce of choice

Preheat the oven to 450° F.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Rinse and separate cauliflower florets into small- to medium-sized pieces.

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, com-bine the barbecue spice, flour and nut

milk until smooth.

Dredge each piece of cauliflower in the batter before placing it on the baking sheet.

Bake for 18 minutes or until golden brown. Brush the cauliflower with barbecue sauce and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove the cauliflower from the baking sheet and plate alongside a dipping sauce of your choice.

Adapted from Daina Falk’s HungryFan.com.


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In 2009, an Environmental Working Group (EWG) study found that bone meal and animal byproducts in eight

of 10 major national dog food brands contain fluoride in amounts between 1.6 and 2.5 times higher than the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommended maximum dose in drink-ing water. Some fluoride from tap water used in the manufacturing of pet food contributes to this. Olga Naidenko, Ph.D., lead re-searcher of the study, remarks, “A failed regulatory system and suspect practices by some in the pet food industry puts countless dogs at risk of ingesting excessive fluoride.” Fluoride occurs naturally in rocks, soil and thus some food plants and water supplies. More enters food via use of fluoride-based pesticides and commercial processing facilities. The EWG advises that two-thirds of all Americans, along with pets and farm animals, are exposed to artificially fluoridated tap water.

Fluoride Dangers to HumansWhile fluoride exposure hasn’t been studied in dogs or cats, according to

Fluoride AlertExcess in Food and

Tap Water Harms Petsby Karen Becker

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Dr. Joseph Mercola, ample research points to the dangers of fluoride to human health, including: n Arthritisn Bone cancer (osteosarcoma)n Bone fracturesn Brain damage and lowered IQn Damaged sperm and increased infertilityn Deactivation of 62 enzymesn Dementian Disrupted immune systemn Disrupted synthesis of collagenn Genetic damage and cell deathn Hyperactivity and/or lethargyn Impaired sleep (inhibits melatonin produced by the pineal gland)n Increased lead absorptionn Increased tumor and cancer raten Inhibited formation of antibodiesn Lowered thyroid functionn Muscle disorders

Fluoride Dangers to CaninesDogs are at substantial long-term risk for exposure to unacceptably high levels of fluoride. They are, for example, at

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significantly higher probability for bone cancer than humans, with more than 8,000 cases diagnosed each year in the U.S., compared with about 900 human cases. According to the EWG, a dog drinking normal amounts of tap water would be exposed to 0.05 to 0.1 milligram (mg) of fluoride per kilogram (kg) of body weight daily. A 10-pound puppy that daily eats about a cup of dog food would ingest approximately 0.25 mg fluoride per kg body weight a day, based on aver-age fluoride content in the eight contaminated brands it tested. Altogether, the puppy could be exposed to 3.5 times more fluoride than the EPA allows in drinking water. Large breed puppies may be exposed to even more fluoride due to higher water intake. Whatever the size and the appetite of a dog, combined fluoride exposure from food and water can easily become unsafe. Eating the same food every day, they may be constantly consuming more fluoride than is healthy for nor-mal growth, leading to health problems and higher veterinary bills later in life.

Prevent High Ingestion of FluorideThe EWG recommends owners pur-chase pet foods free of bone meal and

Fluoride-Free Feeding Tips

n In homemade food preparation, avoid Teflon-coated pans, which may increase the fluoride levels in food.

n Avoid cooking with fluoridated water, which concentrates fluoride in the food.

n Avoid toothpaste or oral rinses intended for humans, to brush canine teeth. Dental health products made for pets are fluoride-free.

other meals made from animal by-products. It also suggests that govern-ment set fluoride limits in pet food that protect both puppies and large breeds most at risk for bone cancer. Dr. Michael W. Fox, an interna-tionally recognized veterinarian and

former vice president of the Hu-mane Society of the United

States and Humane Soci-ety International, recom-mends providing pets with

fluoride-free water; spring water or reverse osmosis fil-tered water also works well. In preparing home-made food for a pet, make sure any added bone meal is free of fluoride and lead. Ethical bone meal producers will test for these contaminants; verify with the source. Fox suggests a good

bone meal substitute might be fossilized oyster shell, dolomite or a synthesized

or refined calcium supple-ment like calcium citrate, ascorbate, stearate or gluconate. Or, consider a

pure tricalcium and dicalcium phos-phate, blended with magnesium. Fox attests that bones from longer-lived food animals such as dairy cows, laying hens and breed-ing stock likely contain higher levels of fluoride than shorter-lived animals like chickens, calves and lambs. In his article “Fluoride in Pet Food: A Serious Health Risk for Both Dogs and Cats?” he writes: “Fluorides ac-cumulate in farmed animals over time from phosphate fertilizers, phosphate supplements, bone meal and fish meal supplements and pesticide and industrial-pollution-contaminated pastures and animal feed. The bones, fins, gills and scales of fish are often high in fluoride.” He recommends raw food diets that avoid ground bone from older animals like beef cattle and adult sheep.

Dr. Karen Becker is a proactive and integrative veterinarian in the Chicago area, consults internationally and writes Mercola Healthy Pets (HealthyPets.Mercola.com).


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Plenty of people are pretty, but haven’t yet learned how to be beautiful. They have the right look for the times, but they don’t glow. Beautiful women glow.

That’s because beautiful is not about how we look on the outside; it is about what we’re made of and being “full of beauty” on the inside. Beautiful people spend time discovering what their idea of beauty is on this Earth. They know themselves well enough to know what they love, and they love themselves enough to fill up with a little of their particular kind of beauty each day. When we are with a beautiful woman, we might not notice her hair, skin, body or clothes, because we’ll be dis-tracted by the way she makes us feel. She is so full of beauty that some of it overflows onto us. We feel warm and safe and curious around her. Her eyes typically twinkle a little and she’ll look at us closely—because a beautiful, wise woman knows that the quickest way to fill up with beauty is to soak in another’s beauty. The most beautiful women take their time with other people; they are filling up. Women concerned with being pretty think about what they look like, but women concerned with being beautiful think about what they are looking at, taking in the loveliness around them. They are absorbing the whole beautiful world and making all that beauty theirs to give to others.

Source: Adapted excerpt from Love Warrior by Glennon Doyle Melton (Flatiron Books). She’s the founder and president of the nonprofit Together Rising. Read more at Momastery.com/blog.

BEING BEAUTYWhat Makes Us Glow

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City SmartsUrban Planning Goes GreenEarly American develop-ers of Washington, D.C., and Savannah, Georgia, strived to recreate the plans of European cit-ies that offered plenty of public squares and parks. Subsequent high-rise apartments in most other U.S. cities that followed lacked certain elements of neighborhood cohesion, as documented in Zane Miller’s book The Urbanization of Modern America. In Boston, Baltimore, New York City and elsewhere, water-front revitalizations launched in the 1980s helped improve conditions, making use of nature-oriented ideas that are still trending upward. Urban Hub describes how regions like Silicon Valley, in California, and Boston’s Route 128 corridor continue to enjoy mutually beneficial relationships with Stanford Univer-sity, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University. The concept promotes pedestrianization programs and incentives that increase bike-friendliness, multimodal public transportation such as people-mover sidewalks and car sharing, plus off-hour, no-driving and park-and-ride poli-cies. Join the social media conversation at Urban-Hub.com. The U.S. Department of Transportation recently released updated standards on how state agencies should measure mass transit, biking and walking volumes (EverybodyWalk.org). States will assess impacts on carbon emissions by track-ing walkers, bikers and transit users instead of just compar-ing rush-hour travel times to free-flowing traffic conditions, which favors highway spending alone. The Big Jump Project at PeopleForBikes.org rates areas for bike friendliness and taps ideas aimed to increase biking networks. To date, they cover Austin, Texas; Baltimore; Fort Collins, Colorado; Los Angeles; Memphis, Tennessee; New Orleans; New York City; Providence, Rhode Island; Portland, Oregon; and Tucson. The nonprofit Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (sbnPhiladelphia.org), encompassing 400 businesses and organizations, is pioneering a Green Storm-water Infrastructure (GSI) retrofit program. The city water de-partment is collaborating on Green City Clean Water’s plan to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency clean water regulations and foster rain gardens, green roofs and porous pavements. “We help engineer nature back into cities,” says Anna Shipp, interim executive director and GSI manager. “Socially responsible, replicable and environmentally conscious initiatives and policies catalyze local economies and benefit water, air, aesthetics and people’s emotions.”

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4Genworth Free Community Day – 9am-5pm. All visitors to the Garden receive free admis-sion, including admission to Butterflies LIVE! Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave. 804-262-9887. LewisGinter.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TriYoga: The Ancient Yoga for Modern Times – 9/8-10. A practice uniting dynamic & sustained physical postures, breathing practices, hand gestures & meditation, woven together by yoga wisdom. Yogini Kaliji. $260. Add 2 nights accom. Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville, Buckingham. 800-858-9642. Yogaville.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 94th Annual SpeakUp5K – 9am. Signature event of the Cameron K. Gallagher Memorial Foundation whose mission is to cultivate awareness & under-standing for those suffering from teenage depression & anxiety. Carillon/Byrd Park. SpeakUp5K.com.

Qigong Movement & Meditation – 10-11am. Get grounded & enjoy 30 min of qigong movement, fol-lowed by a relaxing guided meditation. All levels. Joy Black. $40. Energy Medicine Center, 4100 Brook Rd, Ste A2. 804-931-0979. EnergyMedicine.Center.

Richmond MindBodySpirit Gathering – 11:44am-4:44pm. Sacred Money Archetypes & Aligned Business Success w/Joni Advent Maher, MSW, an Empowered Living & Sacred Money Archetype Coach. 1:30pm: Readers, healers, practitioners & vendors. Donations. Archstone Counseling & Treat-ment Ctr, 1007 Peachtree Blvd. Facebook/Meetup: Richmond MindBodySpirit.

African American Shamanic Death Rituals: Col-lective Grief Holding and Trauma Transformation – 4-6pm. Explore African diasporic healing tradi-tions, modern Black folk knowledge, drumming as prayer & other embodied rituals. Richael Faithful. $25/mbrs, $35/nonmbrs. Chrysalis Institute, 3527 Ellwood Ave. 804-359-0384. ChrysalisInstitute.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10LifeForce Yoga Practitioner Training for Depres-sion and Anxiety Level I – 9/10-17. Empowering, evidence-based yoga protocol to help students & clients focus, relax & have greater access to their feelings. Amy Weintraub; Rose Kress; Dr. Rickie Simpson. $995. Add 7 nights accom. Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville, Buckingham. 800-858-9642. Yogaville.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11Continuing Yoga – 6-7:30pm. Integral yoga class for students w/some experience. Mindful yoga postures, breathing exercises, yoga nidra & medita-tion. Nora Vimala Pozzi. $104/8 wks, $15/drop-in. Integral Yoga Ctr, 213 Roseneath Rd, Ste 213. 804-342-1061. YogaHelps.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12X-Gentle Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Combines chair yoga w/yoga on the mat. For people w/some physical limitations or for those who enjoy a slow pace. Nora Vimala Pozzi. $120/8 wks, $17/drop-in. Location in Byrd Park area. Integral Yoga Ctr: 804-342-1061. YogaHelps.com.Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) – 8-wks, 9/12-10/31. 12:30-2:30pm. MSBR gives proven techniques for living in the present & reduc-ing worries and fears. Susan Brock Wilkes. $250/mbrs, $450/nonmbrs. Chrysalis Institute, 3527 Ellwood Ave. 804-359-0384. ChrysalisInstitute.org.Continuing/Mixed Level Yoga – 4:30-5:45pm. In-tegral yoga class for students w/some experience. Mindful yoga postures, breathing exercises, yoga nidra & meditation. Nora Vimala Pozzi. $104/8 wks, $15/drop-in. Integral Yoga Ctr, 213 Roseneath Rd, Ste 213. 804-342-1061. YogaHelps.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13Fall Book Club – 12-1:30pm. Chrysalis is start-ing a new book club. The first book is The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us about Living Fully by Frank Ostaseski. Led by Vicki Saunders, Jessica Coffey & Clair Norman. Dona-tions accepted. Chrysalis Institute, 3527 Ellwood Ave. 804-359-0384. ChrysalisInstitute.org.

Intro to Yoga – 9/13, 20, 27. 5-6:15pm. A founda-tion to build your yoga practice, explore concepts & learn new yoga postures. Liz Creasman. $45/3 classes. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Ctr, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com.X-Gentle Yoga – 6-7pm. Combines chair yoga w/yoga on the mat. For people w/some physical limita-tions or for those who enjoy a slow pace. Pat Ara-mati Reams. Pay what can: sug $12. Integral Yoga Ctr, 213 Roseneath Rd, Ste 213. 804-342-1061. YogaHelps.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14Fall PlantFest – 9/14-16. 4-7pm, Thurs; 9am-5pm, Fri; 9am-3pm, Sun. Plants ranging from well-known favorites to rare exotics. No admission fee; regular admission to visit Garden. Lewis Ginter Bo-tanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave. 804-262-9887. LewisGinter.org.Dragon Energy – 7-9pm. Dragon energy is increas-ing and it is now time to connect. Info & guided meditation incl. MP3. Kerstin Ajasha Overath. $22. Aquarian Bookshop. 804-257-5575. Ajasha.com.Paying Attention to Dying While Living – 7-9pm. Learn how Death Doulas can help change the way we process death while we are living. Shelby Kirillin. $25/mbrs, $35/nonmbrs. Chrysa-lis Institute, 3527 Ellwood Ave. 804-359-0384. ChrysalisInstitute.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15Basic Meditation – 9/15-17. Discover a variety of meditation approaches, ways to develop a “be-here-now” consciousness & how daily life can serve as preparation for meditation. Swami Gurucha-ranananda “Mataji.” $235. Add 2 nights accom. Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville, Buckingham. 800-858-9642. Yogaville.org.Free Integral Yoga Teacher Training Info Mtg – 4-5:30pm. Learn about the 6-mo long Yoga Al-liance 200-Hr approved program, syllabus, staff & 4-day Retreat at Yogaville. Meet the director & lead instructor, Nora Vimala Pozzi, mentors & alumni from the program. Integral Yoga Ctr, 213 Roseneath Rd, Ste 213. 804-342-1061. Additional dates: YogaHelps.com.Kirtan – 6-7pm. Different chant leaders & kirtan chanters each mo. No prev experience required. Bring percussion instrument. Pay what can; sug $10. Integral Yoga Ctr, 213 Roseneath Rd, Ste 213. 804-342-1061. YogaHelps.com.

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e SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16IONS (Inst of Noetic Science) – 10am-12pm. Fea-tured speaker Shay Martin, Richmond Numerolo-gist & Intuitive, “Using Numerology to Find Your Purpose in Life.” Dave Miller, Richmond author of The Sibold Effect, about spirits on his ancestral land in southwest VA. Potluck lunch follows. Free. River Rd Baptist Church, NW Corner River & Ridge Rds. Donna: 804-690-3310.

Tai Chi 5 Elements Form – 10am-2:30pm. This short form can be practiced in 5 mins, it’s easy to learn & can be incorporated into your daily routine. All physicalities welcome; taught in both seated & standing variations. Rie Cherie. Lunch inclu. $88, $75/mbrs. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave. 804-262-9887 x 320. LewisGinter.org.

A Smorgasbord of Alternative Modalities – 10am-4pm. A sampling of alternative therapies, treatments & programs from the area’s finest alter-native health practitioners & teachers, centers for growth & awareness, spiritual readings, artists & crafts, speakers & presenters. $5. The Alliance for Spiritual Understanding. Holiday Inn at Richmond Airport, 445 International Ctr Dr, Sandston. Info.: 804-240-0412.

Channeling and Clearing with the Crystal Skulls – 10:30am-5:30pm. Clear the channels, connect w/spirit guides and the Akashic records & more. Kerstin Ajasha Overath. $149. Resonance Float and Sound, 1312 Sycamore Square, Midlo. 804-405-3194. Ajasha.com.

First Day of Glenmore Yoga’s 200-Hr Teacher Training Program – 10:30am-6pm. Teacher Train-ing runs as 7 weekend modules through March 2018. Details: GlenmoreYoga.com.

Cosmic Flow: Movement and Meditation Work-shop – 3:30-6pm. Yoga Nidra, mystic slumber, is a form of guided meditation that saturates the sub-conscious mind w/powerful, transformative mes-sages. Theme = how we find equanimity and poise by elevating our consciousness. Hari-Kirtana Das. $40 in advance, $45 day of. Project Yoga Richmond, 6517 Dickens Place. ProjectYogaRichmond.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18Mental Stimulation: Courses for Seniors – 8-wk morning classes on Genealogy; Gentle Yoga; Top-ics in Literature; Religion & Politics; Geography of the Great Plains; Opera; French & German. Lunch lecture, 12:30pm: “Richmond and World War I” by Ed Slipek, architectural historian and senior contributing editor of Style Weekly. Open University of The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 7757 Chippenham Pkwy. 804-355-7282. TSCOR.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19Intro to Qigong – Why Learn Qigong? – 6:15-8pm. Qigong reduces stress, builds stamina, increas-es vitality, improves flexibility/balance & enhances the immune system. Anyone can benefit. Joy Black. $45. Resonance Float & Sound, 1312 Sycamore Sq, Midlo. Register: 804-971-7135. JoyBlack.com.

Unicorn Energy – 6:30-8pm. Unicorns are here to support us on a soul level. Info & guided meditation incl. MP3. Kerstin Ajasha Overath. $22. Reso-nance Float and Sound, 1312 Sycamore Square, Midlo. 804-405-3194. Ajasha.com.

Danger! Mold, CIRS, Bio-Toxin Illness – 7pm. Free. Southside location. South River Compounding Phar-macy, 11420 W Huguenot Rd, Midlo. 804-897-6447. SouthRiverRx.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20Nourishing the Mind: Lunch & Life – 12:30pm. Free series of 4 lunch speakers begins w/Father Mi-chael Renninger, pastor, St. Mary Catholic Church, “Angels, Saints and Old Blue Eyes: Spiritual Themes in Popular Lyrics.” Other speakers include Eric Philips, news anchor, Channel 12 & former CNN correspondent: “A Snapshot in the Life of a News Anchor” (9/27); Ed Slipek, architectural his-torian & senior contributing editor of Style Weekly: “Richmond and World War I” (10/4); Dr. Edward Ayers, president emeritus, University of Richmond: “Richmond’s Civil War Legacy” (10/11). Brown bag lunch precedes speaker; beverage & dessert provided. The Open University of The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond. St. Mary Catholic Church, 9505 Gayton Rd. 804-355-7282. TSCOR.org.

52nd Gallery at First UU A visual feast for the eyes, this is not your

grandma’s church-basement craft show! Sponsored by the First Unitarian Universalist

Church of Richmond, Gallery at First UU is one of Richmond’s longest running juried fine arts

and crafts exhibition and sale. The show features an eclectic mix of oil paintings, watercolors,

lithographs, fiber art, lamps, photographs, prints, pottery, sculpture, furniture, jewelry, stained glass, paper, wood, wearable art and weaving from more than 175 local and regional artists!

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Yoga for Birth: A Couples Workshop – 7:30-9:30pm. Fun & informative workshop that sets the foundation to cultivate awareness in your birthing body & connect w/your partner. Hilary Scribner. $60. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 W Cary St. PrenatalYogaRichmond.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21Kirtan College: A Weekend Chanting Intensive – 9/21-24. Explore kirtan (sacred song) & Bhakti Yoga (path of devotion). Open to all. No musical background required. David Newman “Durga Das” & Mira. $290. Add 3 nights accom. Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville, Buckingham. 800-858-9642. Yogaville.org.

Nourishing Body & Mind: Courses for Seniors – 8-wk morning classes in Genealogy; Gentle Yoga; 20 Great Short Stories; Topics in Religion, History and Current Events; Musical Potpourri; Faith of the Founding Fathers; Political Lessons From the Puri-tans; Feldenkrais; German, Japanese, Latin; & Ad-vanced Beginning Spanish. Lunch lecture, 12:30pm: “The Dooleys of Richmond: An Irish Immigrant Family in the Old and New South” by Mary Lynn Bayliss, author, historian, lecturer. The Open Uni-versity of The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond. First Presbyterian Church, 4602 Cary St. 804-355-7282. TSCOR.org.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24Mixed-Level Yoga – 5-6:15pm. Integral Yoga for students w/some or no experience. Mindful yoga postures, breathing exercises, 15-min yoga nidra (deep relaxation). Nitya Lydia Griffith. Beginners and teens welcome. $104/8-wk, $15/drop-in. Integral Yoga Ctr, 213 Roseneath Rd, Ste 213. 804-342-1061. YogaHelps.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29Yoga with Nitya Kids Yoga Teacher Train-ing – 9/29-10/1 (Fri eve & all day Sat & Sun).This intensive training will license you to use all of Yoga with Nitya’s class scripts, songs & curriculum for teaching kids yoga classes. Nitya’s approach is per-sonable, fun & inspiring as she shares her wisdom & expertise in an intimate setting. Early Bird: $580. Location TBA. 804-678-8568. YogaWithNitya.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30Get Away for a Day of Yoga & Wine Retreat – 11:30am-4:30pm. Unplug from the frenetic energy of daily life & nourish your soul in this 1-day retreat w/lunch, wine tasting, yoga & more. Adya Yoga and Ayurveda. White Oak Lavender Farm, 2644 Cross Keys Rd, Harrisonburg. For more info: AdyaVA.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 2Intro to Ashtanga Yoga 6-Wk Series – 7-8:15pm. Learn the philosophy behind ashtanga yoga, breath (pranayama), sun salutations, the standing sequence & some seated poses (asanas). Designed for stu-dents new to yoga or to the ashtanga system. Kyra Haigh. $84/6 wks. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 W Cary St. AshtangaYogaRichmond.com.


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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7Intro to Mysore Workshop + 8 Intro Classes – 10:30-11:30am. Students of all levels practice at their own pace & the teacher gives individual instruction. Includes lecture & 8 intro classes (taken during a variety of days/times). Do not need to know primary series to attend. Kyra Haigh. $125. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 W Cary St. AshtangaYogaRichmond.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8RoseFest – 12-3pm. See the Louise Cochrane Rose Garden in full bloom w/performing arts presenta-tion. Regular Garden admission. Lewis Ginter Bo-tanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave. 804-262-9887. LewisGinter.org.Teen/Tween Self-Inquiry Workshop – 3-4:30pm. Led by Alex Ginsberg and Nitya Griffith. Sug dona-tion $20. Integral Yoga Ctr, 213 Roseneath Rd, Ste 213. 804-342-1061. YogaHelps.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10Keynote Rabbi Rami Shapiro: What’s Death Got To Do With It? – 7-9pm. Rabbi Rami will highlight his personal discoveries about the nature of death & how one’s beliefs about the “next life” greatly reflect how our current lives are lived. $25/mbrs, $35/nonmbrs. Weinstein JCC, 5403 Monument Ave. 804-359-0384. ChrysalisInstitute.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11Rabbi Rami Shapiro: A Deep Dive into Perennial Wisdom – 9-11am. Enjoy a catered lunch & join a rich roundtable discussion w/Rabbi Rami Shapiro to intimately discuss what being spiritually indepen-dent means to you. $40; $65/nonmbrs (admission + 50% off Chrysalis annual membership). Chrysa-lis Institute, 3527 Ellwood Ave. 804-359-0384. ChrysalisInstitute.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14It’s All About Your Heart! – 10am. Free. West End location. South River Compounding Pharmacy, 3656 Mayland Ct. 804-897-6447. SouthRiverRx.com.

Richmond MindBodySpirit Gathering – 11:44am-4:44pm. Explore the connections between energy, beliefs & spirit w/Susan Archer, LSW & Emotion Code Practitioner. 1:30pm: Readers, healers, practi-tioners & vendors. Donations. Archstone Counseling & Treatment Ctr, 1007 Peachtree Blvd. Facebook/Meetup: Richmond MindBodySpirit.Delete Low Back Pain – 2:30-4:30pm. Simple pelvic floor conditioning exercises to alleviate low back pain & foster continence & sexual vitality. Easily integrate exercises & tools learned into your daily routine for continued benefits. Rie Cherie. $15. Home Studio, 9018 Hidden Nest Dr, Midlo. More info & register: 804-382-5306.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17Bio Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) – 7pm. Free. Southside location. South River Compounding Pharmacy, 11420 W Huguenot Rd, Midlo. 804-897-6447. SouthRiverRx.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20Kirtan – 6-7pm. See 9/15 listing. Pay what can; sug $10. Integral Yoga Ctr, 213 Roseneath Rd, Ste 213. 804-342-1061. YogaHelps.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21IONS (Inst of Noetic Science) – 10am-12pm. Fea-tured Speaker Joanne DiMaggio, Charlottesville au-thor, on her latest book, Karma Can Be a Real Pain: Past Life Clues to Current Life Maladies. Potluck lunch follows. Free. River Rd Baptist Church, NW Corner River & Ridge Rds. Donna: 804-690-3310. Finding Space & Moving Beyond Work-shop – 11am-1pm. Learn the anatomic & ener-getic grounding points for both standing & seated postures, & the lines & circuits that grow from

these points. Gina Romagnoli. $30 by 10/14; $40 after. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 W Cary St. AshtangaYogaRichmond.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25Fall Book Club – 12-1:30pm. The second book is No Time Like the Present: Finding Freedom, Love, and Joy Right Where You Are by Jack Kornfield. Led by Vicki Saunders, Jessica Coffey & Clair Nor-man. Donations accepted. Chrysalis Institute, 3527 Ellwood Ave. 804-359-0384. ChrysalisInstitute.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27Intro to Yin Yoga – 10/27-29. Explore how this an-cient yogic practice can promote the flow of energy through the energy channels of your deep yin core. Learn how to incorporate yin postures & philosophy into any yoga practice. Biff Mithoefer. $250. Add 2 nights accom. Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville, Buckingham. 800-858-9642. Yogaville.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28OktoberFest – 11am-4pm. Live music, local food & beers for purchase; games & prizes. Bring canned goods to benefit FeedMore. Sponsored by Meriwether Godsey. Regular Garden admission. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave. 804-262-9887. LewisGinter.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29Yin Yoga & Thai Massage Retreat – 2-3:30pm. Retreat combines longer-held poses with massage to relieve stress and restore vitality, ending w/a con-templative ceremony. Linda Joynes, RYT200/Cheryl Bergh, CMT, RYT500. Limited space. $65. Glen-more Yoga and Wellness Ctr, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com.

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dailyButterflies LIVE! – Thru 10/15. 9am-5pm. Get up close and personal as hundreds of tropical butterflies feed, flutter & take flight all around you. Explore their origins, preferred habitats & life-cycles. Regular Garden admission. Lewis Ginter Botani-cal Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave. LewisGinter.org.Wild Art: A Journey Off-Canvas – Thru 10/1. 9am-5pm. Explore as works by regional artists come alive in displays using live plants & natural materi-als throughout the Garden’s 50 acres of cultivated landscape. Design own masterpieces in Creation Stations. Included w/regular Garden admission. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave. LewisGinter.org.

sundaySvaroopa Yoga – Daily, indiv sessions. Meeting your body where it is w/poses selected for you. Improve flexibility, ease in movement, balance; build strength & stamina. All levels, incl recovery from injury/surgery. Anita Snellings, Cert. Peace-ful Body Yoga, mult locations. 804-356-7477. [email protected] Anonymous – 13 wkly mtgs. Is food a problem for you? No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins, no diets. 804-933-0480. RichmondOA.com. Falun Gong Exercise Practice – 9am. Free. Deep Run Park, Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-747-1215. Richmond Zen – 9-10:20am, meditation; 10:30-11:30am, study group. Meditation instruction avail. 3411 Grove Ave. 804-366-5546. RichmondZen.org.Preteen Yoga Class – 1pm. Ages 9-13. Basic yoga postures, breath awareness & a deep relaxation adapted to preteens. Natalie Padmasri Turley. $10 sug donation. Integral Yoga Ctr, 213 Roseneath Rd, Ste 213. 804-342-1061. YogaHelps.com.Richmond Lotus Sangha – 1-2pm. Mindfulness Meditation group in tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Sitting, walking meditation, discussion. McKenzie Casad. Free. 1312 W Main St. 757-553-2780. [email protected] Yoga – 1:30pm. Prepare your body & mind for the birth of your child. 8 classes/$112/80 days, $17/class. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 W Cary St. AshtangaYogaRichmond.com.Mom & Baby Yoga – 3pm. Restore & relax while taking time to connect w/your baby. Focus on re-building strength in abdomen, back & pelvic mus-cles, opening the chest & releasing tension through-out the body. 4 classes/$60; 8 classes/$112/80 days; $17/class. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 W Cary St. AshtangaYogaRichmond.com.Breast Cancer Support Meeting – 4:30pm. 3rd. Sisters Network Breast Cancer Survivors. SNCVA House, 105 E Clay St. 804-447-4027.

Ongoing Dream Groups – Mornings. 8401 Pat-terson Ave, Ste 204. Time & cost info, Cassandra: 804-901-4583, [email protected] w/Certified Instructor – Mornings & after-noons (times vary). Free for Humana & other Health-ways (SilverSneaker)-eligible Medicare recipients. Details & locations, Vanessa: 804-350-6721.Qigong – 9:30am. Free. Round House/Byrd Park. Phoebe Antrim. Register: 804-358-1772.Yoga for Vibrant Aging – 9:30-10:30am. Mindful yoga practice for older adults. Focused on gentle pos-es that help build strength, flexibility & balance. Kay Franz. St. Stephen’s Church, Grove & Three Chopt. Details: 804-305-6374 or [email protected]. Cancer Support Group – 9:30-11am. 1st & 3rd. You are not alone. Open to anyone touched by cancer. Free. Cancer Resource Ctr, Rm 1110, Mem Reg Med Ctr, 8260 Atlee Rd, Mechanicsville. Info, Ann Petersen: 804-764-7201; Mary Baker: 804-893-8711. BonSecours.com/CancerSurvivorship.SilverSneakers Group X – 10 & 11:30am. Strength & balance classes. Free for Humana & other Health-ways (SilverSneaker)-eligible Medicare recipients. Details & locations, Vanessa: 804-350-6721.Sun Style 73 Movements Tai Chi – 9/5-10/31; not on 9/26, 10/3. 1-2pm. Tai chi using gentle move-ments that improve physical strength, flexibility, balance & well-being. Jo Ann Widner, RN, Tai Chi for Health Inst. $10, $48/6-wk series. Church of the Redeemer, 8275 Meadowbridge Rd, Mechanicsville. 804-370-3906. [email protected] Caregiver Support Group – 2-3pm. 1st. Free. Cancer Resource Ctr, Rm 1110, Mem Reg Med Ctr, 8260 Atlee Rd, Mechan-icsville. Info, Ann Petersen: 804-764-7201. BonSecours.com/CancerSurvivorship.Free Open Bereavement Support Group – 5:30-6:30pm. Weekly group for all kinds of loss: spouse, parent, friend, child & more. We order off-the-menu and support each other w/thoughtful discussion. Led by hospice bereavement coordinator, Alane Cam-eron Ford. Drop-ins welcome. Robin Inn Restaurant, 2601 Park Ave. 804-272-3300.Prenatal Yoga – 5:45pm. See Sun. listing. 8 classes/$112/80 days, $17/class. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 W Cary St. AshtangaYogaRich-mond.com.Tai Chi 5 Elements Form Guided Practice – 5:45-7pm. Experience the grace & beauty of movement meditation. Learn qigong exercises to build strength, foster mobility & increase balance. Instructor Rie Cherie. Signup for a 6-pack or more. $153, $75/mbr. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave. 804-262-9887 x 320. LewisGinter.org.Sound Concert w/Himalayan Singing Bowls – 6-7pm. Healing sounds from 18 hand-hammered & blessed metal singing bowls & a gong will fill you w/calming vibrations to help reduce stress, induce full-body relaxation & balance your chakras. Natasha Foreman, Lucid Living RVA. $15. Glave Kocen Gallery, 1620 W Main St. 804-592-0747. LucidLivingRVA.com.

mondayAyurvedic Health or Lifestyle Consultations – Do you need support for health issues or are you simply curious about Ayurveda? Schedule a health-focused or lifestyle-focused appt to learn how Ayurveda can support you. More info, Kay Franz, Ayurvedic Health Counselor: [email protected] Health Consultations – Daily; mrng/eve/wknd. Improve digestion, absorption, assimilation & elimination. Identify nutritional deficiencies/stress affecting health, restore homeostasis for optimal health w/the use of diet and nutrition. Anita Snel-lings, Digestive Health Professional. Multi Prof Offices. 804-356-7477. [email protected] Yoga – 9-10:30am & 6:30-8pm. Deeply restorative yoga classes for beg/continuing lev-els. Deborah Woodward, RYT, CSYT700. $16, $116/8wks. 800 Blanton Ave. 804-338-1105. [email protected] Chi – 10am, Beg; 11am, Intermed. Yang 24 Form & Sun 31 Form taught in each class. Sun 31 = restorative form to help alleviate probs assoc w/arthritis, diabetes, ortho concerns/rehab & other physical challenges. Jenny Barone. $10. First Baptist Church, 2709 Monument Ave. 804-382-8103 or 804-355-8637. [email protected] Studio Art – 10am-12:30pm. Bring your own art projects to Susan Singer’s studio to create w/Susan’s instruction & support. $35/session. 3440 Northridge Rd. 804-267-3455. [email protected]/Beginner Yoga – 4-5:15pm. Yoga for everyone. Props to increase flexibility & strength, breathing instruction, deep relaxation. Kirsten Hale, CSYT500. $16 (discount for series). Bon Air Yoga, 2703 Tinsley Dr, Ste 204. 804-519-7471. [email protected] Mondays – 6-6:30pm. A mindfulness practice to start your week. Chrysalis Institute, 3527 Ellwood Ave. 804-359-0384. ChrysalisInstitute.org.Mindful Motion Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Focus on shoul-ders, back, hips, front body & lower torso, always connecting w/the breath. Mary Lou Bean, RYT500/Mary Leffler, RYT500. $60/4 classes/mo, $110/8 classes/mo, $17/drop-in. Glenmore Yoga and Well-ness Ctr, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com.Healing Touch Clinic – 6:30 & 7:30pm. 4th. Energy therapy to reduce stress & pain, speed up healing & give a sense of well-being. Sherry Price. Free, by appt. Mt. Pisgah UMC, 1001 Mt Pisgah Dr, Midlo. Ginger Ripley: 804-378-8175.

tuesdayAyurvedic Health or Lifestyle Consultations – See Mon listing. More info, Kay Franz, Ayurvedic Health Counselor: [email protected].


Embodied Yoga – 6:30-8pm. Explore & become informed of the physical body, mind & spirit. Class steeped in anatomy & physical experience. All levels of yoga experience welcome. Class size limited; registration required. Instructor Rie Cherie. $10 (cash or check). Home Studio, 9018 Hidden Nest Dr, Midlo. 804-382-5306. [email protected] Zen – 7-8:20pm. Meditation. In-struction avail. 3411 Grove Ave. 804-366-5546. RichmondZen.org.Adyashanti Gathering – 7-9pm. 30-min medita-tion followed by recorded Adyashanti talk & dis-cussion. Meetup.com/Focus-on-Awakening. Info: Adyashanti.org.English Country Dancing – 7:30-9:30pm. Colonial Dance Club. Belmont Rec Ctr, 1600 Hilliard Rd. 804-744-3264.

thursdayEmbodyment Yoga Therapy – Indiv sessions. Mrng/eve/wknd. Melts through layers of tension more easily & quickly than yoga poses alone. Rest in relaxation pose while therapist works w/key areas of your spine. Deeply restorative. Experience the difference in your 1st session. Anita Snellings, Cert. Peaceful Body Yoga, mult locations. 804-356-7477. [email protected].

SoulCollage Group – 2x/mo. Come to any or all sessions. $25/session incl supplies. Cassandra Matt. 8401 Patterson Ave, Ste 204. For schedule/reserve space: 804-901-4583, [email protected].

WomanSpeak Circle – 1st & 3rd. Learn the art & soul of public speaking in a supportive, fun circle of women committed to unleashing their brilliance. Midlo. Membership info: KCBaker.com/WomanSpeak-Circles.

SilverSneakers Group X – 10 & 11:30am. See Tues listing. Details & locations, Vanessa: 804-350-6721.

Zentangles Galore! – 10am-12:30pm. Ongoing group exploring & learning about the ever-fasci-nating art form, Zentangles. $35/session. Instructor Susan Singer. 3440 Northridge Rd. 804-267-3455. [email protected].

Mom & Baby Yoga – 11:30am. See Sun. list-ing. 4 classes/$60; 8 classes/$112/80 days; $17/class. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 W Cary St. AshtangaYogaRichmond.com.

Level 2 Yoga – 5-6:15pm. Incorporate new postures & more challenging options w/longer length of vinyasa/sun salutations. Kerry Shultz/Sarah Thack-er. $60/4 classes/mo, $110/8 classes/mo, $17/drop-in. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Ctr, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com.

Flowers After 5 – 9/7 & 14. 5-9pm. Stroll thru the gardens; enjoy live music, wine & beer, dining & shopping. Garden partners w/Richmond SPCA on 2nd & 4th Thurs of each month & allows leashed pets (Fidos After 5). $13/adults, $8/kids 3-12, free/under 3, mbrs. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave. 804-262-9887. LewisGinter.org.

Sun-Style Tai Chi for Health and Arthritis – 9/7-10/26; not on 9/21,28, 10/5. 6-7pm. Tai chi using gentle movements that improve physical strength, flexibility, balance & well-being. Jo Ann Widner, RN, Tai Chi for Health Inst. Class meets by demand. Call same day if you’d like to attend. $10/class. Covenant Woods Fitness Ctr, 7090 Cov-enant Woods Dr, Mechanicsville. 804-370-3906. [email protected]/Mixed Level Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Posture, breathing techniques & 15-min yoga nidra. Melinda Uma Nolen. Pay what can; sug $12. Integral Yoga Ctr, 213 Roseneath Rd, Ste 213. 804-342-1061. YogaHelps.com.Yoga for Arthritis and Chronic Pain with Nitika Achalam – 8-wks, 9/14-11/9; 6-7:30pm. Combining traditional Yoga practices with modern medical knowledge. Improve stamina, balance & flexibility. Modifications for those w/joint strain, stiffness, chronic pain and other related conditions. Nitika Achalam. $150 (plus 5 free studio classes). Project Yoga Richmond, 6517 Dickens Place. ProjectYogaRichmond.org.Suicide Support Group – 6:30-8pm. 3rd. Con-nect w/community mbrs suffering from suicide loss & receive emotional support. Peer-facilitated; no mental health professionals guide group. Safe grieving environment, free of stigma & judgment. Pusey House/First Baptist, 2705 Park Ave. soslrva.wordpress.com.Essential Oils Education – 7pm. Learn more about using dōTERRA oils in the home. Lisa Cusano. RSVP: [email protected]. FB page: Earth Essentials RVA.Tibetan Buddhist Meditation – 7-8:30pm. 1st. Traditional Tibetan Buddhist instruction and practice led by Lama Chodron. All welcome. Free. Kagyu Shenpen Tharchin at Ekoji Buddhist Sangha, 3411 Grove Ave. 804-554-1162. Kagyu-Richmond.org.VBAC Support Group – 7:30pm. 2nd. Mary Callender. Better Bodies Chiropractic, 1570 Early Settlers Rd, Chesterfield. 804-382-8222. [email protected].

Tai Chi Chuan – 6-7:15pm. Learn the 37-posture form taught by Grand Master Cheng Man-Ching. $165/10 wks. Battery Park Christian Church, 4201 Brook Rd. Floyd Herdrich: 804-698-0225; Sondra Sealine: 804-690-9878. [email protected] Cancer Support Group – 6-7:30pm. 1st & 3rd. Join fellow survivors thru & beyond your cancer journey in a nurse-facilitated group. Free. 601 Watkins Ctr Pkwy, Ste 200. 804-594-3130.Richmond Area Lymphedema Support Group – 6:30-8pm. 3rd. Free. Retreat Hospital Boardroom. Does not meet Nov/Dec/Jan. Contact: Angela Denny PT, CLT, 804-281-8473/Patty Donovan, 804-270-9071.Diversity Richmond Fitness – 7pm. Bi-weekly. Full-body workout class. Peak Physique facilitators. Free. Diversity Richmond, 1407 Sherwood Ave, En-trance 3. 804-622-4242 x203. DiversityRichmond.org. PeakPhysiqueVA.com.Falun Gong Book Study – 7pm. Free. 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-747-1215.Insight Meditation – 7-8:30pm. 40-min meditation followed by recorded dharma talk & discussion. Eko-ji Buddhist Sangha, 3411 Grove Ave. 804-852-2976. [email protected] the Violet Flame to Heal Your Chakras – 7:30pm. West End. Rosemary: 804-926-9127.

wednesdayAssisted Explorations of the Inner Self – Use journeying, dreamwork & journaling to explore & understand your life’s purpose & journey. Linda Anson. $30/90-min. 8401 Patterson Ave, Ste 204. For spaces & dates: 804-337-5197.Ayurvedic Health or Lifestyle Consultations – See Mon listing. More info, Kay Franz, Ayurvedic Health Counselor: [email protected] w/Certified Instructor – See Tues listing. Details/locations, Vanessa: 804-350-6721.Ageless Level 1 & 2 Yoga – 9-10:15am. Focus on shoulders, back, hips, front body & lower torso, always connecting w/breath. Mary Lou Bean/Kim Leibowitz. $60/4 classes/mo, $110/8 classes/mo; se-nior discount: $90/8 classes/mo, $17/drop-in. Glen-more Yoga and Wellness Ctr, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com. Beginners Yoga – 4:30-5:45pm. Mindful yoga postures, breathing exercises & 15-min yoga nidra. Emily Ishwari. Pay what can; sug $12. Integral Yoga Ctr, 213 Roseneath Rd, Ste 213. 804-342-1061. YogaHelps.com.Prenatal Yoga – 6pm. Mary Jo Lowery. St Mary’s Hospital. 804-814-7079.Richmond MindBodySpirit Healing Circle – 6-8pm. 1st & 3rd. Healers working on healers thru various modalities. Even if new to holistic healing, come & experience an alt way to wholeness. Quan-tum touch, reiki, healing touch & emotion code. Donations. Archstone Counseling & Treatment Ctr, 1007 Peachtree Blvd. Facebook/Meetup: Richmond MindBodySpirit.Tai Chi – 6:30-7:45pm. Warm-ups & meditation (w/short 13-movement form). Lili Just Simons, Divine Therapy. $20, $60/mo. Humphrey Calder Comm Ctr, 414 N Thompson St. 804-257-5573. DivineTherapy.net.

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Founder & Clinical Director of Richmond’s first & most trusted center for Holistic & Integrative Medicine, Keith Bell is an interna-tionally recognized expert in ho-listic medicine, a Board Certified & Licensed Acupuncturist with 20 years of clinical experience.

CHINESE ACUPUNCTURE & HERBSXiaoyan Wang, L.Ac., MD (China) 3721 Westerre Pkwy, Ste C, 23233 804-301-1784 AcupuncturistWang.com

Trained and practicing acupunc-ture and Chinese herbal medicine in China since 1983. Has exten-sive experience working as a doc-tor in Chinese hospitals, treating 30-40 patients per day. Your healthcare solution!

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communityresourceguidefridayOngoing Dream Groups – Mornings. Cassandra Matt. 8401 Patterson Ave, Ste 204. Time & cost info: 804-901-4583, [email protected] Group – 9:30-11am. Celebrate & find support through writing, meditation & energetic exploration. Peri through post menopause. Allyson Rainer. $240/8-wks. 2000 Bremo Rd, Ste 200. Register: 804-625-2767 or go to AllysonRainer.com.Mindfulness & Progressive Relaxation – 12-1:30pm. Includes simple stretches. Sandy Goolsby, LCSW. $18. Bon Air Yoga, 2703 Tinsley Dr, Ste 204. 804-836-8680.Falun Gong Exercise Practice – 12:30-1pm. Free. Capitol Grounds, downtown. 804-747-1215. Caregiver Support Group – 2-3:30pm. 3rd. Free. Jewish Family Services, 6718 Patterson Ave. Reg-ister: 804-282-5644 x 254.Insight Meditation – 5:45-7:30pm. See Tues listing. Ekoji Buddhist Sangha, 3411 Grove Ave. 804-852-2976. [email protected]’s Healing Circle – 7-9:30pm. 3rd. Creating space to witness our stories & emotions intentionally thru Council Share & Toning Circle w/vocalization & energetic healing. Open to all mothers (precon-ception to grandmother). Pam Karthik. Free. Heart of Yoga, 1903 Manakin Rd, Manakin. 804-551-1615. FB: Mom’s Healing Circle.

saturdaySaturday Salutations at the VMFA – 9/9, 23, 30 & 10/7; 9-10am. Classes are open to all levels, begin-ner appropriate, family-friendly, and support PYR’s yoga and mindfulness outreach programs! Pay-What-You-Can in advance online. VMFA Belvedere Deck, 200 N Blvd. ProjectYogaRichmond.org.Mommy & Baby Yoga – 10am. Mok-sha Yoga/Midwives For Haiti. $10. Bon Sec-ours. [email protected]. Meetup.com/Prenatal-Yoga-Richmond.Beginners/Mixed Level Earth Yoga – 10:30am-12pm. Moving meditation to connect us to our life source while connecting to our infinite universal source. Anne Bhudevi Fletcher. Pay what can; sug $12. Integral Yoga Ctr, 213 Roseneath Rd, Ste 213. 804-342-1061. YogaHelps.com.Prenatal Yoga – 11:15am. Moksha Yoga/Midwives For Haiti. $10. Bon Secours. [email protected]. Meetup.com/Prenatal-Yoga-Richmond.Prenatal Yoga – 12:30pm. Learn how yoga can make your pregnancy more comfortable & your birth calmer. Embrace Maternal & Baby Well-ness Collective, 124 Buford Rd. Jessica Turner: [email protected] Dance – 7-11pm. 2nd & 4th. $7. Contra Dance Group. Lewis Ginter Rec Ctr. 804-247-9247; Linda Salter: 804-266-7355.

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THE WOMAN’S CENTERLaura Alberg, CNM, WHNP-BC 13700 St Francis Blvd, MOB Ste 510 Midlothian 804-423-8462 MyBonSecoursBaby/GoodHelpDocs.com

Laura received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing from Virginia Commonwealth University, and went on to complete her post-master’s certificate in nurse mid-wifery from Frontier Nursing University.

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NUTRITIONAL CONSULTINGBAYLOR RICE, RPH, FIACP South River Compounding Pharmacy 11420 W Huguenot Rd, Midlothian 3656 Mayland Ct, West End 804-897-6447 • SouthRiverRx.com

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As a Certified Holistic Health Coach & Lifestyle Educator, Josh brings years of experience & unique insight to support & empower clients in achieving their goals, improving their health & living an inspired life.

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Chrysalis Institute is a re-source and learning center that explores the insights and practices of the world’s spiri-tual traditions, philosophies, and contemporary sciences. Chrysalis encourages curiosi-ty, compassion, community

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Project Yoga Rich-mond is a 501 (c3) nonprofit organiza-tion based in Rich-mond, Virginia, that

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West End Location: 3656 Mayland CourtRichmond, VA 23233

Southside Location: 11420 W Huguenot Road

Midlothian, VA 23113

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY

Changing Lives

South River Compounding Pharmacy Presents:2017 HEALTH SEMINAR SCHEDULE

JULY 2017

Autism, ADD, ADHD SeminarTuesday, July 25th, 7 pm, Southside Midlothian • Thursday, July 27th, 7 pm, West End Henrico

AUGUST 2017

Thyroid and Adrenals ‘‘The Balancing Act’’Tuesday, August 22nd, 7 pm, Southside Midlothian • Thursday, August 24th, 7 pm, West End Henrico

SEPTEMBER 2017

Danger! Mold, CIRS, Bio-Toxin IllnessTuesday, September 19th, 7 pm, Southside Midlothian • Thursday, Sept. 21st, 7 pm, West End Henrico

OCTOBER 2017

It’s All About Your Heart!Saturday, October 14th, 10 am • West End Henrico

Bio Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)Tuesday, October 17th, 7 pm, Southside Midlothian • Thursday, October 19th, 7 pm, West End Henrico

NOVEMBER 2017

Stress – A Real Killer!Tuesday, November 7th, 7 pm, Southside Midlothian • Thursday, November 9th, 7 pm, West End Henrico

How Do I Learn More About Upcoming Seminars? How Do I Register For Seminars I Want To Attend?Simply go to our website: www.SouthRiverRx.com. At the bottom right of our home page, find the Seminar Schedule Icon and click on ‘’Sign Up Now’’. Click on the seminar you are interested in and it will take you to a landing page for that seminar. The landing page will provide more details about the seminar. If it is a seminar you would like to attend then click on ‘’Register Now’’. You may also register by emailing: [email protected] or by calling: (804) 897-6447 or Toll Free (888) 879-7713.

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These are the remaining 2017 Seminars in our on-going free educational series sponsored by Baylor Rice RPh, FIACP and South River Compounding Pharmacy. If you are just beginning your pursuit of better health, have been deeply involved in your health decisions or somewhere in between, this educational series will be of great benefit to you!

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