Yoga with Teacher Trainees
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oin yoga teacher trainees from Mimi Ray Yoga School for yoga classes each Sunday morning in March from 9:3010:45 a.m. at Expressions of Grace in Grand Rapids. Practice yoga while helping the trainees practice teaching for a suggested donation of $10. For more information, call 616-361-8580, visit ArtOfTeachingYoga.com or email MRayStyle@gmail. com. See ad, page 16.
Community Quiet Day & Labyrinth Walk
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n March 7, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Muskegon opens its doors, warmly welcoming those of all faiths, to join in this day of contemplation and sacred silence. Wherever one is on their spiritual journey, they can find strength and peace when they intentionally set apart time to be still. Come reflect, explore practices of walking and sitting meditation, centering prayer, reading, and simply be. Refreshments are available all day and lunch is served from noon to 1:00 p.m. Guests are free to come and go as their schedules allow. Reservations are not needed but help with planning. St. Paul’s is located at 1006 Third St. across from Hackley Park in downtown Muskegon. Suggestion donation is $5. For more information, call 231-744-0377 or email LindaReynolds21@comcast.net.
Collect Water & Manager Run Off
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ou to can help improve water quality and manage storm water. West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) wants to help West Michigan communities learn how by providing low-cost rain barrels along with workshops on how to set up them up. A rain barrel collects water and stores it for when you need to water plants or wash a car. They provide an ample supply of free soft water containing no chlorine, lime or calcium making it ideal for gardens, flower or the potted plants. Rain barrels are an effective way to manage community storm water issues and improving water quality. WMEAC provides low-cost rain barrels to the West Michigan community as a means of addressing water conservation and pollution issues in West Michigan. All workshops last around 45 minutes and include all the items you need to set up your barrel. Attending a workshop is required in order to get a rain barrel through our program. To learn more about WMEAC and to sign up for upcoming rain barrel workshops visit wmeac.org.
An animal’s eyes
have the power to speak a great language. ~Martin Buber
natural awakenings
March 2015
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