from the heart. Students often comment in amazement that they can perform their yoga poses under John’s guidance with a level of creative freedom and inner power that they have never experienced before. Above all, John respects and honors his students with a great deal of loving-kindness and inspires them to see their own unique beauty and divine goodness. Contact From the Heart Yoga Center 714 Wealthy Street SE Grand Rapids at info@fromtheheartyoga.com or 616-3369642. See ad page 16.
Maple Syrup: Tree to Table
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s you watch this year’s frigid February transform into a more mild March, Circle Pines Center has their eyes tuned to the maple trees. With a little luck, and a lot of work, the sweet smell of boiling sap will fill the air the weekends of March 11-13 and March 18- 20. Visit CPC for a weekend in the sugar bush when the forest transforms into this agricultural opus. Learn how to insert spiles, or spigots, into trees by hand, hang buckets, collect and boil sap, and create the ambrosial nectar called maple syrup. The climax of the weekends’ efforts will be a pancake breakfast where you can savor the fruits of your labor. CPC is dedicated to supporting sustainable agriculture. All participants of retreats, educational events, and camps are served from-scratch meals consisting primarily of organic, locally sourced ingredients. This approach is in accordance with the mission of CPC to teach peace, social justice, environmen-
tal stewardship and cooperation as a way of life. Cost for the weekend, $130 (kids half price), includes 2 nights lodging and five delicious meals. For more information, visit us on-line at circlepinescenter. org. Circle Pines Center; 8650 Mullen Rd, Delton, MI 49046. 269-623-5555.
Yummy Life Wellness Grand Opening
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ummy Life Wellness is now accepting healthcoaching clients in the Grand Rapids area. Holly Amarandei, MS, CPC is a certified professional health and nutrition coach that specializes in helping women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and other fertility challenges to release excess weight and balance hormones naturally. She also works with clients to overcome sugar addiction and improve their mood by harnessing the power of food and healthy living. In honor of the grand opening, Yummy Life is offering $50 off any coaching package in the month of March. Holly offers face-to-face coaching as well as sessions via phone or Skype. To schedule your complimentary health consultation, visit www.yummylifewellness.com or call 616-284-1644. See ad page 9.
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