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CELEBRATES 15 YEARS OF NURTURING WOMEN

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Nurture Yourself While Helping Another

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20 SPARKING CREATIVITY IN ELDERS WITH DEMENTIA Re-Engaging Through Art, Music and Dance

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22 SAY YES TO YOGA

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It Boosts Health, Peace, Community and Spirituality

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24 POSTURE AWARENESS THROUGH YOGA

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26 KAMINI DESAI

EXPLORES A YOGIC LIFE Inner Calmness Leads to Self-Mastery

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eptember has always been my favorite month of the year. As a child, I loved September because it’s my birth month, and what child doesn’t look

forward to a party and gifts in her honor? Now that I’m older, I’m perfectly fine with not drawing attention to my age (though gifts are still welcome) and I appreciate September for other reasons. For one, it marks the be-

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this month we also celebrate National Yoga Month. After reading “Say Yes to Yoga”

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begin to experience all the benefits yoga has to offer. I am overwhelmed with the enthusiastic support from yoga studio owners and instructors that were eager and

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Spiritas Senior Services Offers Helping Hand

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piritas Senior Services, an innovative resource for quality care offering at-home assistance and companionship to senior adults in the Greater Baton Rouge area, has joined forces with Active Lifestyles and Caring Companions.

Bringing a legacy of compassionate care to senior adults, Active Lifestyles and Caring Companions offer destination management, including transportation, fitness center, salon and spa, personal care, companionship, Room to Residence and more.

Spiritas Senior Services has extensive experience in the senior care industry, including more than 30 years of excellence with one of the region’s most respected nonprofit, faith-based continuing care retirement communities.

Do you have a special event in the community?

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Location: 5757 Corporate Blvd., Baton Rouge. For more information, call 225-767-1555 or visit Spiritas.org. See ad, page 21.

Alpha University Presents Self-Hypnosis Workshop

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ertified Hypnotherapist and Dean of Alpha University Dr. Conrad Adams will host two self-hypnosis workshops from 6 to 9 p.m., September 3 and 10, in Baton Rouge.

Adams will discuss hypnosis, how it works and the many benefits. Attendees will learn how to reprogram their minds to get rid of bad habits and negativity without un-

wanted side effects.

This type of experience is a highly unique offering for the Baton Rouge area.

Adams says, “The workshop will help people make positive changes in their life using the power of their own mind.”

Cost: $45. Registration required. Location: 4919 Jamestown Ave., Baton Rouge.

For more information, call 225-924-0604. See ad, page 28.

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Jeannie Causey received a Certified Natural Health Professional (CNHP) certification. The CNHP designation will add to the scope of services and counseling Causey offers to those seeking to improve their health and healing through natural methods including nutrition, natural supplements and lifestyle changes.

A licensed practical nurse for 30 Jeannie Causey years, Causey is a health and wellness coach for Swiftfire Ministries, specializing in therapeutic-grade essential oils (Young Living). She is also the founder and co-event coordinator for Daystar Way.

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For more information, call 225-572-3376 or visit YLWebsite.com/DaystarWay. See ad, page 23.

Nettye Johnson, certified health and running coach, recently completed Bender Training Academy Barre Basics training and received certification.

Specializing in pain-free exercise, Barre Basics is one of the safest, most effective and efficient methods of barre exercise available. Borrowing from Pilates, ballet, yoga, physical therapy, Nettye Johnson high-intensity interval training and light weight training, the Barre Basics method provides the benefits of barre work without over-utilizing the hip flexors, which may contribute to low back and knee pain.

For more information, call 225-235-9489 or visit NettyeJohnson.com. See listing, page 37.

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odyworks by Vickie, in Baton Rouge, is offering a buy-oneget-one-free infrared body wrap for new clients and three wraps for $59 for existing clients during the month of September.

Products and services offered at Bodyworks by Vickie are designed to rejuvenate and detoxify the body. Aside from weight loss, body shaping and reduction of cellulite, infrared therapy can reduce pain in the back and muscles.

Owner Vickie Rush says, “Infrared body wraps can diminish the appearance of skin blemishes, scarring and acne.

It also helps improve skin tone and elasticity, reduces stress and fatigue, and improves circulation.”

Location: 6509 Government St., Ste. C, Baton Rouge. For more information, call 225-927-3549 or visit BodyworksBR.biz.

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Coyote Moon Celebrates Over 20 Years in Business

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oyote Moon, a small store in Baton Rouge offering a wide selection of gifts and books that nurture the soul, is expressing its gratitude for more than 20 years in business by offering Thank You Tuesday specials. Customers that visit the store on Tuesdays will receive special offers and promotions that will vary week to week.

Owned by three generations of the same family, Coyote Moon has something for everyone, including jewelry, scented candles, essential oils, high-quality incense and resins, white sage, Native American treasures, Tibetan singing bowls, prayer flags, statues, books, windchimes and an assortment of natural mineral specimens. The store also features a selection of musical CDs that includes the current bestsellers in relaxation and healing sounds. New items arrive weekly.

Location: 1938 Perkins Rd., Ste. A, Baton Rouge. For more information, call 225- 344-4448 or visit CoyoteMoonBR.com.

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piral Branch Yoga School, a Yoga Alliance-certified 200hour teacher training program, will begin a seven-week teacher training on September 5. Classes are held at Spiral Branch Yoga Studio, in the Denham Springs Antique Village, from 5 to 9 p.m., Fridays, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays.

Elan Adams, owner and lead trainer, says, “Whether you are interested in teaching yoga or deepening your personal practice, a yoga teacher training program is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in a life enriched by the practice and philosophy of yoga.”

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Location: 121 N. Range Ave., Denham Springs. For more information or to register, call 225-664-7759. See ad, page 22.

Agame Yoga & Meditation Center Celebrates Women’s Week

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s part of Women’s Week, presented by the Women’s Council of Greater Baton Rouge, Agame Yoga & Meditation Center is bringing Dr. Vijay Jain, medical director of Amrit Ayurveda for Total Wellbeing in Salt Springs, Florida, to host several Ayurveda for Women’s Health workshops on September 19, 20 and 21, with a complimentary lunch for workshop participants at 12:30 p.m., September 20. Jain also has limited appointments available for private consultations.

Workshop topics will include Introduction to Ayurveda, Ayurveda for Women’s Health, Women’s Health and Aging Gracefully with Ayurveda. The final workshop is Herbs & Cooking for Your Health, which allows participants to enjoy the food they cook.

For more information or to schedule a private consultation, call Deb Boyd at 225-383-1144 or visit AgameYoga.com. See ad, page 22.

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oga Bliss, which has two locations in Baton Rouge, is offering new yoga students 10 classes for $30 that can be used over a 20-day period.

With an assortment of classes to fit each yogi’s skill level, Yoga Bliss’ schedule includes Basics, Bliss Flow I & II, Slow Flow, Hot Yoga, Ashtanga Primary Series, Ashtanga Flow, Yoga Therapy, Restorative/Slow Flow, Prenatal Yoga, Baby Bliss, Private Lessons, Group Lessons, Yoga at Work and more.

Dedicated to providing a sanctuary for the community where great transformation can take place physically, mentally and spiritually through Yoga, both Yoga Bliss studio locations offer an extensive schedule featuring popular teachers and an array of membership choices to suit any budget and schedule.

Locations: 7384 Highland Rd., Kenilworth Plaza, 2nd Flr., and 5160 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd., Ste. B, Baton Rouge. For more information, visit YogaBlissBaton Rouge.com. See ad, page 23.

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yogabriefs Power Yoga Baton Rouge Opens this Month

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ower Yoga Baton Rouge (PYBR) opens September 1 inside the Jeffie Jean Dance Studio building at 11600 South Harrell’s Ferry Road, in Baton Rouge. The studio will offer Hot Power Vinyasa Yoga inspired by the Baptiste Yoga Methodology.

Hot Power Vinyasa Yoga classes are based on the Baptiste style of Power Vinyasa Yoga and the methodology of Baptiste yoga. Lori DeBlieux, owner of PYBR, is the only Certified Baptiste Instructor in Baton Rouge and PYBR is the only studio in Baton Rouge teaching this style of yoga. Classes are available for all levels.

DeBlieux (pronounced “W”) knows the power of a strong asana and meditation practice. She has found her life’s work as a Baptiste Teacher and is looking forward to bringing this powerful and transformational style of yoga to her hometown of Baton Rouge.

DeBlieux also teaches yoga to veterans and soldiers in the Louisiana National Guard and military youth programs. In addition to opening the studio, DeBlieux co-founded Give Power, a nonprofit organization committed to empowering the military community through yoga, meditation and transformation.

For more information or to register for classes, call 225-241-9800 or visit PowerYogaBR.com. See ad, page 23.

When you find peace within yourself, you beome the kind of person who can live at peace with others. ~Peace Pilgrim

One Heart Yoga Center Celebrates Third Anniversary

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ne Heart Yoga Center, in Baton Rouge, will celebrate its third anniversary under co-owners Janene Grodesky and Terri Hunter on September 1. Founded in 1983, the center was sold in 2005 and reopened as One Heart Yoga Center in 2011.

With 24 scheduled classes and nine regular instructors, Grodesky and Hunter have grown the business to include massage therapy, Thai Yoga Bodywork, Restorative Yoga and private Yoga instruction. They have hosted a variety of events, lectures and workshops such as Conscious Connected breath work with Jack Fontana, myofascial release therapy, ayurvedic medicine, anatomy of yoga, the Yoga Sutras, nutrition, Yoga for Runners and hang drums with Matt Venuti.

One Heart Yoga Center also participates in community-wide events, such as World Peace Day, by hosting the healing sanctuary. Grodesky is an active board member of the Red Stick Peacemakers who plan the annual peace day event. Upcoming events include participation in the Red Stick Peacemakers’ Yoga Mala on September 27, Conscious Connected breath work sessions and a myofascial workshop.

Location: 2935 Perkins Rd., Baton Rouge. For more information, call 225383-1709 or visit YogaBatonRouge.com.

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wo scientific reviews of human clinical research have found that hatha yoga significantly reduces heart disease risk factors.

Researchers from Germany’s University of Duisburg-Essen reviewed 44 studies involving more than 3,000 people. Overall, the studies found that hatha yoga significantly reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Yoga participants also showed lower respiratory and heartbeat rates, significantly reduced triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or bad cholesterol, and increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or good cholesterol.

Several important diabetes risk markers decreased among the yoga participants; they also realized smaller waistlines.

Similar results were reached by scientists from the United Kingdom’s Warwick Medical School. In analyzing 11 studies involving 800 people, they found that regular yoga exercise both reduced diastolic blood pressure and triglycerides and increased beneficial HDL cholesterol levels.

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esearch from the Queensland Institute of Medical Research, in Australia, has found supplemental vitamin D3 reduces the incidence of infection among seniors. More than 600 subjects, ages 60 to 84, were divided into three groups and for one year took either 1,000 international units (IU) a day of vitamin D3, 2,000 IU a day of vitamin D3, or a placebo.

Those given the 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 per day were 28 percent less likely to require antibiotics prescriptions than those taking the placebo. Those older than 70 years were 47 percent less likely to be prescribed antibiotics than the placebo group.

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raditional medicines have long utilized tongue analysis to diagnose various disorders. Now, a recent study from the Republic of Korea’s Institute of Oriental Medicine supports the accuracy of this ancient health practice in the area of sleep dysfunction.

The researchers studied two separate groups of 153 people and 454 elderly people; in both, the color of their tongues was analyzed and compared with cases of sleep disorders within each group. Those experiencing sleep dysfunctions had a paler tongue color compared with those in the healthy group; they also had more thickly coated tongues.

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pilot study from the Harvard Medical School indicates yet another benefit of meditation. The researchers tested 14 people with mild cognitive impairment, which often leads to Alzheimer’s disease, and provided them with either Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction training or standard care.

Brain imaging tests indicated that those engaged in meditative training had increased activity and connections among three areas of the brain—the posterior cingulate cortex, medial prefrontal cortex and left hippocampus. Although larger studies are needed, study authors remark, “These preliminary results indicate that in adults with mild cognitive impairment, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction therapy may have a positive impact on the regions of the brain most related to mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.”

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esearchers from the University of Kentucky have determined that snacking on raisins can decrease high blood pressure and reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. For 12 weeks, 46 men and women snacked on either processed snack foods or raisins.

At the beginning and end of each month, the researchers tested for blood glucose, diabetic risk markers and blood pressure.

Raisin snacking was found to reduce blood pressure while improving blood glucose and diabetic risk factors. The researchers concluded, “Regular consumption of raisins may reduce glycemia and cardiovascular risk factors, including blood pressure.”

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new study published in the journal Nutrafoods has confirmed that licorice extract helps reduce visceral fat in obese adults. The study tested 60 men and 60 women that were clinically obese with body mass index (BMI) scores of over 30.

For three months, they were given either a placebo pill or 300 milligrams per day of licorice root extract.

Then they were tested for visceral fat using CT scans and measured for waist circumference, waist-to-hip measurements and BMI scores. The licorice extract group had significantly fewer visceral fat cells, lower BMI scores and reduced waist circumference compared with the placebo group. Previous research with the extract also showed similar weight-loss effects among human subjects.

n addition to an increased likelihood of achieving academic success, children that participate in game-based educational training also have a significantly lower risk of developing future cardiovascular disease, according to University of North Carolina researchers in a paper published this year in Science magazine.

Launched in the 1970s, the Carolina Abecedarian Project studied more than 100 children beginning when they were just over 4 years old. Fifty-seven focused on language skills while also receiving nutritional and health services. A control group received the same nutritional and health services, but not the early language education.

Early education turned out to be an indicator for significantly healthier individuals when they had reached the age of 30, with a lower average systolic blood pressure than those in the control group and no symptoms of metabolic syndrome—a condition related to diabetes, heart disease and obesity. Twenty-five percent of the control group had metabolic syndrome symptoms at age 30.

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

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Makers Agree Not to Use Cancer-Causing Chemical This year, the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) reached legal agreements with 26 major companies to discontinue using a cancercausing chemical in shampoo and personal care products, and potential agreements with more than 100 additional companies are still pending.

Cocamide diethanolamine (DEA), a synthetic chemical created from a chemical reaction between coconut oils and diethanolamine, has been used for decades in shampoos and

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The White House plans to cut carbon dioxide emissions from power plants by 30 percent by 2030. Each state will have its own goal within the overall national pollution reduction effort, an attempt to be politically and practically flexible in its implementation. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy explains, “Each state’s goal is tailored to its own circumstances, and states have the flexibility to reach the goal in whatever ways work best for them.”

States can renovate existing coal-fired plants with newer, cleaner burning technology; switch coal plants to natural gas, which produces much less carbon; and work to persuade residents to be more efficient in their use of electricity. States can also band together in cap-and-trade networks for emission reductions, in which companies buy and sell permits allowing them to produce a certain amount of carbon emissions. Clean producers can be sellers, dirtier producers buyers.

The program represents an absolute reduction in U.S. carbon emissions of nearly one-third, rather than a simple slowing in the growth rate of emissions. Contrary industry groups, many Republicans and some coal-state Democrats oppose the proposal due to its anticipated costs and increased regulations.

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In 2012, California listed the chemical as a known carcinogen, based on assessment by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer, which evaluated skin exposure tests on animals. In 2013, the CEH brought lawsuits against companies selling products in California containing the substance without a health warning, as required under Prop 65, the state’s consumer protection law for toxic chemicals.

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The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is inaugurating an online Integrative Medicine Program in partnership with the Metabolic Medical Institute and accepting applications toward graduate certification in integrative medicine.

Integrative medicine focuses on the whole person, and the curriculum includes prevention, self-care, nutrition, exercise prescription, dietary supplements and wellness-based therapies. Students also review advanced predictive diagnostics, biotechnology, and systems biology utilizing proteomics, genomics and metabolomics. Graduates will gain cuttingedge knowledge to make well-informed decisions with their patients about treating disease, promoting vitality and optimizing aging.

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Celebrating Pesticide-Free Orchards The nationally acclaimed Rodale Institute will celebrate its fifth annual Organic Apple Festival on September 21 in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, more than 30 years after planting the trees.

Organizers note that when growers select just one genetic variety of apple to reproduce and cultivate, they create a monoculture that easily becomes more susceptible to pests and diseases than an orchard that hosts several varieties.

An array of insects and blights favor this all-American fruit, which is why standard apples are the single-most pesticidecontaminated produce item at conventional groceries.

Large agribusiness operations typically grow fruit bred for durability and color during shipping and shelf life. Organic apples, by contrast, are chosen for flavor and regional adaptability.

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Overcharging Mobile Devices Wastes Money Smartphone maker Nokia estimates most devices need only about two hours to fully charge, making overnight charging highly wasteful; users also should disengage and unplug chargers from the wall when they’re done.

Another helpful tip from BatteryUniversity.com is not to wait until cell phone power is nearly or completely depleted before recharging, because full discharges put a strain on the battery that can shorten its lifespan.

Umbra Fisk, an environmental columnist at Grist.org, advises using a power strip and even a timer as parts of a central charging area for all mobile devices to facilitate monitoring and reduce overcharging. Energy Star-qualified (EnergyStar.gov) cordless phones demand about half the energy of standard units.

Energy Star reports that the average U.S. household spends $100 annually to power devices while they are off, constituting nearly 10 percent of annual electric utility bills and amounting to an annual total of 100 billion-plus kilowatt hours of U.S. electricity consumption and more than $10 billion in annual energy costs.

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Public Demands Climate Change Solutions People throughout the U.S. and worldwide, representing hundreds of grassroots and non-government organizations, will converge on New York City for the Peoples Climate March on September 21.

As United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon calls for heads of state to mobilize at an historic U.N. Summit on Climate Change that weekend, the people will demand action via the largest-ever climate change citizens’ demonstration. Concerned groups and individuals expect to exchange ideas, articulate common challenges and address solutions.

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The Red Shoes Celebrates 15 Years of Nurturing Women

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endy Herschman, executive director of The Red Shoes, laughs that barely a week goes by without the center’s staff fielding at least one call from someone looking for footwear for a special event.

“We patiently tell them that we don’t sell shoes but that we are a center dedicated to women’s personal and spiritual growth,” says Herschman.

Celebrating 15 years in Baton Rouge, The Red Shoes gets its name from Jungian analyst and bestselling author Clarissa Pinkola Estes’ interpretation of the similarly titled folk tale. In the story, an orphaned girl is taken in by a wealthy benefactor who insists she trade her comfortable self-crafted red shoes for a shiny new, ill-fitting pair.

The story is a reminder that women often sacrifice their authentic selves for the shiny things that promise happiness yet fail to deliver. The desire to help women return to their true selves prompted founder Roberta Guillory to establish The Red Shoes in 1999 as a place where women could “speak their truth without judgment.”

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Herschman notes that The Red Shoes is not connected to any single faith tradition. There is no membership fee. Anyone that walks in the door becomes a part of The Red Shoes and the center intentionally keeps event costs low to remain accessible to everyone who wishes to participate. Although the center’s activities are dedicated to women’s spiritual growth, men are also welcome to participate.

The Red Shoes’ mission extends beyond the center’s physical building.

Staff and members volunteer regularly at the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and host seasonal parties at the Bishop Ott Shelter for Women and Children, an organization that empowers women and is near and dear to Herschman’s heart. As part of that mission, The Red Shoes is once again participating in Women’s Week from September 19 to 28. To celebrate this event which is sponsored by the Women’s Council of Greater Baton Rouge, the center will host free and affordable programs for new and existing members.

Among those programs is a Yoga Nidra class, which Herschman emphasizes does not require any prior yoga experience. “Think of it as a mental massage, a full hour of lying on a mat with deep breathing and gentle listening,” she says, describing it as “amazing tension relief for body and mind.”

Other events include Dreams, Images and Spirit, which helps participants recognize recurring images prompted by their inner wisdom; BeeFriend Your iPhone, a class that features Busy Bee Clinic Owner Brenda Babin, Ph.D., teaching attendees to use their smart phones to their fullest potential;

and What’s Cookin’ with Ava Haymon, featuring the Louisiana poet laureate guiding participants in a fun, creative writing session using their personal recipes and food memories as prompts.

The center’s fall Open Mic Poetry and Music night will take place on September 26. Amateur poets, singers and musicians will share their creative gifts in a coffee-shop atmosphere. “This event always weaves the most amazing tapestry of emotions, from joy to tragedy and everything in between, and always from the most unusual people.” says Herschman. “We are grateful that participants feel safe to share from their own soul space in this environment of love and mutual respect.”

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to keep her husband as engaged and active as possible.

When she had difficult issues to discuss, she’d make a “talking date” with him, offering choices by saying, “I’d love to chat with you. Would Tuesday before dinner or Thursday after breakfast work for you?” Before the date, she’d select a comfortable room and clear her mind by meditating, napping or mindfully sipping herbal tea. The conversations would cover anything from how to work with their health professionals to plans for his end-of-life ceremony.

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Conscious Caregiving Nurture Yourself While Helping Another

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f you’re depressed, tired or sick, your caregiving is likely to suffer,” counsels John Schall, CEO of Caregiver Action Network, in Washington, D.C., and a former family caregiver.

“For the sake of your loved one, take care of yourself.”

The AARP estimates that some 34 million family caregivers provide for someone that is ill or disabled in the U.S. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, in Bethesda, Maryland, caregivers generally struggle with finding time for themselves, managing emotional and physical stress and balancing work and family responsibilities.

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member that could help her. However, gradually, the Minneapolis-based international caregiver advocate and founder of AlzheimersSpeaks.com learned to welcome help from others.

“Being perfect gets in the way of true connections,” she observes.

Although La Bey began her caregiving out of love, the volume of related tasks soon sparked stress. That’s when she taught herself to slow down and reframe her outlook: Before going into her mom’s room, folding her laundry, scheduling healthcare practitioners and delivering dinner, La Bey paused to consciously ask: “Is Mom safe, happy and pain-free?” Centering on those three questions reminded her that she was doing this work out of love.

Psychotherapist Diana Denholm, Ph.D., of West Palm Beach, Florida, heightened her own consciousness by learning to see caregiving as a collaborative effort. Denholm, author of The Caregiving Wife’s Handbook: Caring for Your Seriously Ill Husband, Caring for Yourself (CaregivingWife.com), sought

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

When are we helping and when are we doing too much?

“Put yourself in the sick person’s shoes. Avoid doing something the person can do for himself,” agrees Denholm. Controlling behavior changes the dynamics of the relationship and can put the caregiver in a parental role. She recommends a holistic brainstorming exercise in which the caregiver writes answers to such questions as: What am I frustrated about? What really annoys me? Why am I angry with myself?

The results offer a window to understanding our own feelings. “Feeling anger could mean we’re acting codependently and taking on too many responsibilities,” Denholm says. “The caregiver’s job isn’t to save the patient, but merely to support him or her in necessary ways.”

Ask for Help

“I don’t want to be a burden,” and “We’re afraid of losing our privacy,” and “I’m the only one who can take care of him; no one else can do it right,” are common concerns. “These self-limiting beliefs prevent people from reaching out for help,” says family caregiver and life coach Yosaif August, founder of Yes To Life Coaching

(YesToLifeCoaching.com), in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and author of Coaching for Caregivers: How to Reach Out Before You Burn Out.

August quotes a recent Johns Hopkins study that reported caregivers might improve their health “… when caregiving is done willingly, at manageable levels and with individuals who are capable of expressing gratitude.”

Accepting assistance makes caregiving more manageable.

August understands how overwhelming the experience can be and advises caregivers to ask themselves: “What do I need help with right now?”

Keep answers specific, such as, “I need someone to prepare dinner tomorrow night, mow the lawn and pick up our vitamins.”

August also suggests creating a family Declaration of Interdependence, a personal statement documenting how the family prefers to be helped, along with the attitudes and behaviors they find especially supportive. Encourage family and friends to ask these two questions: “Are you open to advice?” and “Is this a good time to talk about your spouse’s condition?” Make much-needed breaks sacrosanct from such discussions.

Nurture through Nourishment

More than 50 percent of caregivers surveyed in a 21st-century study spearheaded by the National Alliance for

Extending a Hand to Caregivers If your caregiving friends can’t articulate what they need, try these lovely offerings. n Send a cheerful card. n Gift a plant. n Weed their garden. n Cook a meal. n Schedule a walk together. n Sit with a loved one for several hours so they can run errands. n Volunteer to get their car washed. n Take them to a movie or out to dinner. n Buy a gift certificate to use online. n Treat them to a massage.

Caregiving reported, “I don’t have time to take care of myself.” That can translate to a lack of exercise, an unhealthy diet and little or no respite.

“If you aren’t healthy and strong, you can’t properly care for anyone else,” says Liana Werner-Gray, New York City natural lifestyle consultant and author of The Earth Diet (TheEarthDiet.org). To begin each day, she advises drinking one cup of warm water with juice from half a lemon, explaining that stress produces acid and lemon water metabolizes as alkalinity and helps keep the body’s pH balanced.

For healthy snacks, Werner-Gray recommends easy and nutrition-rich choices like fresh fruits, green smoothies, organic nut butters and a trail mix of raw nuts, seeds and dried fruits. Save time with the smoothies by making a large batch and freezing portions to enjoy later. A basic recipe might include two handfuls of greens, such as spinach and kale, a banana and other fruits, almond milk or purified water and maybe adding flaxseed, cinnamon or goji berries. When appropriate, share the same health-boosting foods with the loved one.

Victoria Moran, of New York City, is the director of the Main Street Vegan Academy and author of a dozen books on health and well-being including Main Street Vegan and Living a Charmed Life. She offers such conscious eating tips as eating full meals of “real” food instead of snacks; selecting beautiful foods; and ritualizing indulgences, such as a special spot for relaxing with high-quality dark chocolate and tea using good china while listening to classical music.

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Even though caregivers may feel they don’t have time to spare, Dr. Jordan D. Metzl, author of The Exercise Cure, says it’s vital to incorporate physical activity. He recommends starting by walking 30 minutes a day for one month. If necessary, it can be done in 10-minute increments.

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Denholm of health concerns centers herself by that include obesity, petting her cats. Some caregivers chant metabolic syndrome and increased or practice meditation or mindful risks of death from cardiovascular breathing, while others might take a disease and cancer. The solution is to walk, shop, or sit quietly in a church. move more and sit less—walk while on the phone and stand up while reading. Metzl suggests a stretch break Notice Blessings every 20 minutes. Three of his “comLa Bey discovered that her journey as mandments” for fitness are having fun, a caregiver also dramatically enhanced setting goals and minimizing sitting. her own life. “Mom taught me so

“Schedule exercise and respite much,” she relates. “I learned compasbreaks and make them as inviolate as a sion and unconditional love on multidoctor’s visit,” advises Schall. ple levels. I learned to live in gratitude, instead of loss.”

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August notes, “Even in the tough August suggests establishing a twofold times, I experienced an engaged, poiconsciousness-raising ritual to welcome gnant and rich connection with and appreciate life. Begin each day by my parents.”

For Denholm, treasured gifts inshowing gratitude for being alive and cluded strengthening her communicaend it focused on forgiveness and gratition with her husband and working as tude. “When you cultivate gratitude, a team. you notice more things to be grateful

“Allowing yourself to reach out for for,” says August. assistance and make time for respite

La Bey concurs, and writes down will deeply enrich your caregiving exat least five things she is grateful for perience,” concludes Schall. every day. She mentally replays time with her mom and appreciates the little moments and signs of hope, Deborah Shouse is the author of Love in like “the twinkle in Mom’s eye or the the Land of Dementia: Finding Hope in way she held hands and smiled.” This the Caregiver’s Journey. Follow her blog at puts her in an upbeat frame of mind DeborahShouseWrites.wordpress.com.

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about families or feature animals the loved one likes.

“Use open-ended, non-judgmental questions to discuss the art,” Shifrin suggests. “It’s all about listening to the response and encouraging the conversation.”

Musical Connections Trigger Happiness

Dan Cohen, of Brooklyn, New York, had a simple yet profound idea: Furnish people that have memory loss with an iPod loaded with their favorite music. It’s helping people nationwide reconnect with themselves through listening to their personal playlists. He has repeatedly seen how “The music transforms lives.”

Cohen notes, “Residents who were formerly idle become engrossed in listening to their favorite music. They are empowered to choose the songs they want to hear. They become engaged as the music triggers memories. I’ve also seen the experience make people more social.” He recommends using headphones to minimize distractions. Sit together, turn on the iPod and watch for smiles of delight.

Dance Movement Integrates Souls “Dance therapy enhances connections in the brain and uses movement to integrate body, mind and spirit,” says Erica Hornthal, owner of Chicago’s North Shore Dance Therapy, a psychotherapy practice that helps individuals cope with the challenges of dementia.

Hornthal often notices a real change after people experience movement therapy. Often, when she enters a memory care facility she sees people withdrawn or sleeping. After she guides them in specific movements designed to connect mind and body, participants are usually awake, more alert and making eye contact.

“We might reach our arms up, then down, to connect with ourselves. We might give ourselves a hug and then stretch toward our neighbor,” explains Hornthal, a board-certified dance movement therapist. “All the movements have a psychosocial goal.”

She suggests that care partners play familiar music and encourage their loved one to move as they wish to. The care partner might move her head or wiggle her fingers to the music, invit-

ing the other to do the same. “Focus on what your loved one can do and celebrate their abilities,” Hornthal advises.

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“Even after memory and cognitive functions are damaged, the ability to create art can continue,” says Karen Clond, a licensed master social worker and dementia care specialist at the Alzheimer’s Association Heart of America chapter, in Prairie Village, Kansas. “The organization’s Memories in the Making art program works because the amygdala, the part of the brain involved with emotions and memory that processes feelings like fear, also processes beauty, appreciation and attachment.”

Sally Jenny developed the program in 1988, which now boasts more than 4,000 participant artists a week. Facilitators create a safe and encouraging atmosphere to explore painting with watercolors, which can unlock memories, stimulate thoughts and promote social interaction. The process also produces tangible pieces they’ve created and can revisit. “The artists have complete con-

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“It’s a failure-free activity.”

For at-home painting activities, she suggests inviting guidelines: Provide good-quality supplies; have no expectations; find something good in every effort; ask them to title their piece and affix their artist’s signature; call them an artist and provide artistic respect.

Telling Personal Stories Improves Well-Being

“Creative storytelling for dementia patients replaces the pressure to remember with the freedom to imagine,” remarks Joan Williamson, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a coordinator and master trainer with TimeSlips. She’s seen it improve communication, self-esteem and social interaction for people with memory loss.

Whether exploring art, music, movement or storytelling, expressive therapies can enrich the lives and connections of people with dementia and their care partners.

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Like many others, as Carmona deepened her practice, she discovered that yoga’s benefits transcend the physical. Then she went further, becoming a certified Baptiste yoga instructor and co-owner of Melrose Yoga, in Melrose, Massachusetts. “Many of us are so busy and consumed with the constant motion of day-to-day activities that we lose complete track of who we are, along with the state of our bodies,” she says.

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One reason that people try yoga is to improve their flexibility. A recent report from Yoga Alliance, a nonprofit association based in Arlington, Virginia, states that it can improve flexibility and mobility and increase range of motion over time as ligaments, tendons and muscles lengthen and become more elastic.

It also helps relieve muscular tension throughout the body.

The Alliance’s Danica Amore notes that flexibility means different things to different people. “A senior might define flexibility as being able to pick up the grandkids, while young people might consider it essential to their athletic abilities.” Flexibility can also mean being able to turn around easily while backing out of the driveway or running with fewer injuries, adds Carmona.

Improvements in flexibility generally depend on an individual’s age, health and commitment to practicing yoga, as well as the style chosen. “There are so many different lineages of yoga, and each teacher has his or her own style. Plus, each individual progresses at their own pace,” Amore explains. “It’s really a question of where you want this personal practice to take you and how you embrace it in your private life.” The bottom line is that everyone’s journey is different.

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When stress is reduced, an increased sense of calm tends to permeate all areas of one’s life, observes Kepner. “Based on my experience, yoga also helps improve relationships.” He has taught the same group of students for 10 years and notes their special relationship: “If one goes to the same yoga class regularly, a friendship tends to develop with others in the class, called Songhai. After a while, practicing together becomes one of the most valuable parts of the practice,” he says.

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Baton Rouge’s First Yoga Studio With 24 classes a week of varying styles and levels, there is something for everybody!

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bout 80 percent of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives. A recent article in the The Lancet, a leading medical journal, reports that low back pain is the most common cause of disability. The culprit seems to be an increase in sedentary behaviors such as prolonged sitting and reclining. Our posture during these sedentary activities can also lead to back pain.

“Think of how a cat sits upright,” says Dr. Todd Jolibois, a chiropractor in Baton Rouge. “That is the posture most people use when sitting; slumped forward with the abdomen protruding. And most don’t realize they habitually sit this way.” Jolibois continues, “I’ve seen an increase in poor posture because more people are sitting and using computers—not only at work, but also throughout their day in various leisure time locations. Those habitual postures cause wear on spinal discs, muscles tighten in some areas and lose strength in others.”

This imbalance of muscle tightness and laxity is what Melody BentonThompson, yoga and Pilates instructor in Baton Rouge observes with regularity. “I see a lot of people with

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their necks and heads pushed forward. Their back muscles are tight, and their core is unstable,” she says.

Benton-Thompson believes that postural awareness should begin at the feet.

“I have my clients start at the heels and move up the body to properly work with gravity while sitting or standing.”

“Proper posture is different for everyone, as frames vary,” explains Jolibois.

“However, people are generally unaware of what their own proper posture should be.”

Benton-Thompson talks about alignment: “If you look at a person from the side while standing, the ears should be over the shoulders which should aligned be over the hip joints.”

She continues, “Proper posture should lead to a pain-free, highly functioning body—with all of our systems working in synergy.”

Experts recommend proper seated posture is to sit up straight, relax the shoulders, keep arms close to the sides and bend elbows to 90 degrees, with a supported lower back and both feet flat on the floor.

Noelle Moreau, an associate professor of physical therapy in New Orleans agrees that alignment is

crucial. “My students are taught that assessing postural alignment is integral to an evaluation. This helps to determine if imbalances exist so they can be addressed through a comprehensive plan of care.” A care plan may include education on proper posture, corrective exercises, soft tissue mobilization, strengthening, stretching and a general exercise prescription for a healthy lifestyle. Also, it can include activities such as yoga and Pilates in which people are taught postural awareness.

Yoga practice can make us more and more sensitive to subtler and subtler sensations in the body. Paying attention to and staying with finer and finer sensations within the body is one of the surest ways to steady the wandering mind. ~Ravi Ravindra

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Phi, founder and owner of Agame Yoga & Meditation Center, is a 500-hr level certified yoga teacher, Yoga Nidra facilitator, meditation teacher, Destination Method Coach and currently studying Ayurveda.

Phi leads yoga classes, workshops, yoga teacher training and works with clients privately. Phi is deeply inspired to help others release unnecessary suffering and experience compassion, love, peace and joy form within.

Power Yoga Baton Rouge (PYBR) offers Hot Power Vinyasa Yoga classes based on the Baptiste style of Power Vinyasa Yoga and the methodology of Baptiste Yoga. Lori DeBlieux, owner, is the only Certified Baptiste Instructor in Baton Rouge and PYBR is the only studio in the area teaching in the style of Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga. PYBR offers classes are for all levels.

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Victoria Redler, yoga instructor and LMT, offers gentle yoga classes for people living with medical conditions and those who have limitations. She combines a fusion of stretching, breathing and gentle yoga moves for every body and every level. Classes are kept small for individual attention and are offered on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings at 8:15am.

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One yoga posture, or asana, called mountain pose, teaches us how to stand correctly. It integrates awareness of standing by bringing attention to the feet and working upward through the spine to the crown of the head. “Once people learn to stand correctly, we then move through other asanas,” says Benton-Thompson.

Many people find that yoga helps them build awareness of how to properly move, stand and perform certain motor skills. This can not only reduce back pain, but also improve appearance and overall life quality.

Janene M. Grodesky has a doctoral degree in Kinesiology from Louisiana State University and is co-owner of One Heart Yoga Center in Baton Rouge. For more information, visit YogaBatonRouge.com or email Janene Grodesky@rocketmail.com. See ad, page 24.

16761 Tiger Bend Rd, Baton Rouge 225-202-1882 NicoleGreen@HolyYoga.net Nicole offers Holy Yoga classes at The Vineyard Church on Monday and Thursday at 6 pm.

Holy Yoga is the intentional practice of connecting our entire being, body, mind and spirit with God: the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. With complete reliance on God’s Word and prayer, Holy Yoga invites us to surrender and introduces us to Grace. Classes are $5.

ONE HEART YOGA

2935 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge 225-383-1709 YogaBatonRouge.com One Heart Yoga Center carries on the tradition as Baton Rouge’s first yoga studio.

Offering 24 classes a week of varying styles and levels, One Heart Yoga has a class that suits your needs and abilities.

In addition to yoga classes, the studio also offers Thai Yoga Bodywork, Restorative Yoga, massage therapy, workshops and private yoga sessions.

SPIRAL BRANCH YOGA

121 N Range Ave, Denham Springs 225-664-7759 SpiralBranchYoga.com We are happy to be the first studio dedicated solely to the practice of yoga in Denham Springs and Livingston Parish. Our goal is to provide our students with a variety of yoga experiences so you can find the fit that is best for you, your goals and your journey. We warmly welcome you to our community and family!

THE RED SHOES

2303 Government St, Baton Rouge 225-338-1170 TheRedShoes.com In a supportive setting, enjoy a gentle practice that will help quiet the mind, increase your energy and stretch your body. Yoga weaves together body, mind and spirit in a healing and refreshing way. Our classes include a combination of yoga postures, breathing practices and meditation. All classes are appropriate for first timers and more experienced yogis and yoginis.

YOGA BLISS

7384 Highland Rd, 2nd floor, Baton Rouge 5160 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, Ste B, YogaBlissBatonRouge.com With two convenient l o c a t i o n s , Yo g a Bliss offers Basics, Bliss Flow I & II, Slow Flow, Hot Yoga, Ashtanga Primary Series, Ashtanga Flow, Yoga Therapy, Restorative/Slow Flow, Prenatal Yoga, Baby Bliss, Private Lessons, Group Lessons, yoga at work, and more. Both studios offer a unique schedule and a wide array of membership choices from single dropin classes to premium unlimited packages.

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amini Desai’s Ph.D.-worthy versatile body of teachings combines her lifelong interests in Western psychology and Eastern philosophy.

Trained at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, she develops and leads core programs for Florida’s Amrit Yoga Institute, providing advanced studies dedicated to the science and system of integrated human development. A resident of Salt Springs, Florida, and the Netherlands, she teaches in 10 countries on three continents.

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It means being focused on inner peace.

Through the study of yoga as a complete science of self-mastery, I’m cultivating the realization of my highest self beyond body and mind. This intention is the director of my unfolding life. I like to use the metaphor of a ship. If this higher self as a wise captain isn’t steadily setting the course at the helm, then on any given day, the happy, sad, grieving, enthusiastic or depressed me will likely be steering my life in a contrary direction and I’ll just be going in circles.

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that I practice and teach, my focus is on the release of body energy, rather than any physical pose. Energy is healing.

When energy is freed up, it naturally calms the mind and creates a spontaneous, meditative state in which the highest self can be experientially known.

To free energy, I attune to the sensations resulting from the physical alignments in any yoga posture. Each pose focuses attention on sensations occurring along the meridian lines in the body, allowing areas that are blocked and limited to open up and energy to optimally flow. Then, in what Amrit yoga describes as the “second half of the posture,” I close my eyes and feel that released energy becoming magnified through my attention. The stronger the energy becomes, the more the mind organically dissolves into a meditative state where mental, emotional and physical healing can happen spontaneously.

What was it like to grow up as the daughter of Yogi Amrit Desai, a well-known guru?

I feel blessed that I was exposed to my father’s teachings from a young age. His message that I first embraced was that people and things will always change, and if I rely on either of them for

happiness and peace of mind, I’m depending on the undependable. The need is to find internal stability in the midst of every polarity.

My dad, now approaching 82, has always been an example of one whose entire life is about moving towards a changeless state of being and of what it means to remain a nonjudgmental witness to all that happens in life. Still, I had to learn my own lessons.

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I began studying with my dad when I was 16. Now, at 46, I more fully value the depth of yoga.

The longer I practice, the more grateful I am that my mind is less fragmented than it otherwise would be. I’m progressively able to deal with situations that would have sent me over the edge before. I more naturally avoid wasting a lot of mental energy in internalized, “If they say this then I’m going to say that,” conversations. With less mental chatter, I have more energy and stamina to focus on what is in front of me. I can be totally absorbed in each present moment for a deeper sense of fulfillment in what I’m doing.

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How do you feel about the Westernization of yoga?

Individuals that begin any style of yoga for its physical benefits are off to a good start, but anyone that maintains a regular practice becomes curious about yoga’s other benefits, like relaxation, more peace and a sense of happiness that arises without any apparent cause.

Eventually they ask, “Why is this good thing or greater bliss happening to me?

What else is there besides postures?”

Although everyone eventually learns many life skills, we rarely learn how to live our lives well, manage our emotions and relate to others in ways that create more peace and happiness within. These are the uncaused benefits of yoga that people come to love.

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indfulness, simply defined, is being in the moment.

Using simple tools can help us consciously notice our breath, bodies and sensations, as well as what is happening around us. As we practice noticing, we can more readily return to the moment and more immediately connect with ourselves and others. Integrating five mindfulness practices into our young children’s lives is easy and yields powerful dividends.

Build Relationship with Breath

Connecting the rhythm of breathing to experiences helps children understand how to calm down. (Older children might enjoy learning the effects of breathing throughout their system.) First, ask children to notice their breath. Invite them to put a hand in front of their nose and breathe and say, “This is breath. All living things breathe.” Encourage them to share their response to the experience.

Next, move to modeling breathing patterns in relation to experiences and feelings such as, “I feel so frustrated that my breath is moving fast. Look at my chest.” Then model returning to calm breathing with, “I am putting my hand on my chest and reminding myself to take longer breaths.”

Help children notice how their breath changes throughout the day. Games can support this increased awareness.

Ask the child to lie down, place their hands on their chest

and belly and lie still. Ask them to notice their breath, and then have them stand up and jump up and down before noticing their breath again.

After hard play, tell them, “Your breath is moving so fast because you were running hard.” At bedtime, soothingly note, “Your breath is getting sleepy and slow.” Remember to be a witness, rather than a judge.

Play is an excellent way to discover how breathing changes. Partner with a child to try to simulate how favorite animals breathe. Invite them to try sustaining a sound, such as chanting a vowel letter, and time how long they can do it.

Notice Feelings and Sensations

Practice a regular mind/body check-in. At breakfast, inquire, “How are you feeling today?” or “Feelings check! At the moment, I am feeling tired and excited. What about you?” The idea is not to change or fix anything, just to notice, allowing a broadly defined perspective. Children might be able to describe a specific feeling or only an overall sensation like jumpy or buzzing.

Cultivate Sensory Awareness

Paying attention to sensations can bring children and adults into the moment. Integrate sensory awareness into daily life with simple questions like, “What do you see? What do you hear? What do you smell?” We can bring this practice with us everywhere—into the waiting room at the dentist’s office, in the car or on a plane.

Practice Moments of Quiet

Intentionally quiet moments support the development of mindfulness and empower children to consider “not doing” a valid part of everyday life. When they are given the opportunity for quiet time, they often love it.

Try asking the child to get so quiet that they can hear a particular sound in the room—their breath, the tick of a clock or the hum of a computer. Once they hear it and you do too, you can dismiss the practice session with a bell, gentle clap or another soft sound.

Send Well Wishes

The traditional Buddhist practice of mettha, or loving kindness, meditation involves reciting phrases that we direct first to ourselves and then outward toward others. For example, think, “May I be safe. May I be well. May I be at peace,” and then repeat the same phrases for someone we love, someone we don’t know personally and ultimately, all beings.

When, for example, children ask why ambulances emit such loud, wailing sounds, we might explain, “Emergency rescue workers are helpers. Their sirens mean they are going to help someone. When we hear the sirens, we can wish them well by saying, ‘May they be safe.’”

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ey elements like low-flow faucets and showerheads, VOC-free paint, sustainable flooring and nonporous countertops form the foundation of an eco-friendly bathroom. Now let’s take a look at the softer side of green.

Start by considering the use of honeycomb window shades and double-glazed windows to keep this most intimate room comfortable year-round and reduce utility bills. Periodically letting in fresh air helps keep the room dry and reduces growth of mold, mildew and bacteria.

While the kitchen harbors the most germs in the house, the bathroom is a close second. Instead of harsh chemical cleansers, try white vinegar, a safe and economical alternative. Its acidity is effective in killing most germs. Madeleine Somerville, of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, author of All You Need Is Less, uses heated vinegar misted on the shower door to remove soap scum. To achieve a shiny tub, she advises mixing one-quarter cup of baking soda, one tablespoon of natural dishwashing soap and enough water to make a paste.

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stains can be scrubbed away with a pumice stone.

“Cleaning faucet aerators and exhaust vents on a regular basis extends equipment life, maintains efficiency and prevents minor plumbing problems,” advises Keita Turner, a New York City area interior designer. Turner has also installed dual-flush toilets that necessitate less water and upkeep.

Bathroom odors are another concern. A few drops of essential oil on a cotton ball placed inside the toilet paper roll freshens the air every time the roll turns—without the plastic waste byproduct from store-bought brands.

Baking soda removes odors in the bath like it does in the fridge. Upgrade from a simple bowlful by designing a mini-Zen meditation spot using a flat, open wooden box and a doll housesized rake. Adding a smooth rock or two for texture heightens visual appeal.

Green plants can chip in by absorbing odors, as well. Many, like the Boston fern, thrive in shower steam. Flowering plants add an inviting touch. Be sure to choose child- and pet-safe greenery.

Even quick, water-saving showers eventually result in towels and wash-

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cloths destined for the laundry. The Good Housekeeping Research Institute suggests that towels can be used up to four times before washing if they are hung to dry between showers, reducing both water and energy usage.

To avoid spreading germs, personalize towels and washcloths for each child by color or marking with an initial or colored dot. Organic cotton towels are eco-friendly, comfy and widely available, as are organic cotton bath mats.

For the crafty, make a mat from recycled towels or upgrade to a foot-massaging mat made from recycled wine corks.

On special occasions when a soothing bath is called for, add a whimsical touch with Mr. Green, the world’s first rubber duck made in the U.S. from environmentally friendly, recycled and recyclable material.

“Recycled materials call for different sculpting and molds, so designing Mr. Green was the hardest thing we’ve ever done,” says Craig Wolfe, president of CelebriDucks, in San Rafael, California. It’s a fun way to remind kids about going green while they spend a few extra minutes getting clean.

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

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

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

Use lemon juice and an old toothbrush to scrub grout.

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

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

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To indulge in post-shower personal pampering, consider healthenhancing coconut oil for head-to-toe moisturizing. As a hair treatment, coconut oil blocks protein loss and reduces frizz. Make a home exfoliating sugar scrub by combining onehalf cup of virgin coconut oil, one cup of organic sugar and 20 drops of lime or another essential oil to gently scrub away dry winter skin. Dry skin and ragged cuticles also benefit from whipped coconut oil. Its antifungal properties help keep toenails healthy and sandal-ready.

Goat’s milk soap can reduce symptoms of dry skin, eczema and psoriasis.

Its alpha-hydroxy acids remove dead skin cells. Add honey as a natural antibacterial boost. Mixing in colloidal oatmeal produces a gentle exfoliator.

Let the next upgrade of the bathroom be of a more personal nature aligned with our core values of being good to our family and our home planet.

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Green Bathroom Trivia n Never clean with sponges—they merely move the germs around; use a washable cloth wipe instead. n Turkish cotton towels dry faster than the Egyptian variety. n Always put the upper toilet lid down. Testing by scientists at Leeds University found airborne germs 10 inches above and around the commode. n Low-flow toilets use as little as 1.6 gallons per flush compared to older styles that use five to seven gallons. The average person flushes five times a day. n A bath averages 35 to 50 gallons of water versus a 10-minute shower with a low-flow showerhead maxing out at about 25 gallons. Better yet, take quicker showers and turn off the water while lathering and shaving.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 LifeShare Mobile Blood Drive – 3-7pm. Every two seconds, someone somewhere needs blood. Donating can save up to three lives. Stop by and donate today. Ralph’s Supermarket, 6576 Jones Creek Rd, Baton Rouge.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Gentle Yoga – 8am. A class of breathing, stretching and gentle yoga. Perfect for those who prefer small classes with a gentler approach. With Victoria Redler, Certified yoga instructor. Registration recommended, space limited. $10 class/$59 month.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Mindful Meditation – 10-11am. Learn how simple meditation can ease stress and worry, and help you focus. Take part in a simple meditation that you can do at home. With Ashley Michel. Free. Eden Park Branch Library, 5131 Greenwell Springs Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-231-3250.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Stories in Art – 10:30am. A program for birth through pre-school age children, their parents and caregivers. Enjoy a story in the museum’s galleries followed by an age-appropriate activity. Free. LSU Museum of Art at the Shaw Center for the Arts, 5th floor. 100 Lafayette St, Baton Rouge. 225-389-7207.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Red, White & Blue Event – 9am-12pm. Along

with Capital Area United Way, we’re honoring our local Baton Rouge first responders today! Come sign a Thank You banner and write notes of thanks in preparation for the September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance. Free. Whole Foods Market, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Reflections in the Garden – 12-1pm. Join David Floyd as he discusses the history of the Rural Life Museum. Bring your lunch; drinks provided. Free/ members, $10/non-members. 4560 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge. 225-763-3990. BurdenHorticultureSociety. com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Plexus Health, Weight Loss & Pain Management – 6:30pm. Learn to increase energy, lose weight, balance blood sugars, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, manage pain and correct intestinal issues the most natural way. First-time guests receive free 3-day trial pack of Plexus Slim and Accelerator.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Gentle Yoga – 8am. A class of breathing, stretching and gentle yoga. Perfect for those who prefer small classes with a gentler approach. With Victoria Redler, Certified yoga instructor. Registration recommended, space limited. $10 class/$59 month.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Chair Yoga – 10-11am. This gentle introduction to simple yoga moves is designed for those with mobility impairments who need a helpful way to relax and stretch. Remain in a chair and engage in the ancient practice of yoga. Consult a doctor before engaging in physical activity. With Ashley Michel.

Free. Eden Park Branch Library, 5131 Greenwell Springs Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-231-3250.

Eat Healthy, Be Active and Live Well – 12-1pm.

New Hope Baptist Church Health and Wellness Ministry offers monthly lunch and learns. This session, Meatless Meals, covers health benefits of reducing meat in daily diet and provides plant based meal ideas. Light lunch provided, registration required. New Hope Baptist Church 5856 Greenwell Springs Road, Baton Rouge. 225-235-9489.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Best Body Countdown Kickoff – 6:30-7:30pm.

The Best Body Countdown is 52 days of nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle changes strategically designed to move you towards your best body, regardless of starting weight or fitness level. Get 52 days of health and fitness coaching for $52. Call Nettye for location. 225-235-9489. NettyeJohnson.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Local Vendor Day – 12-5pm. Whole Foods Market loves local! Come taste and sample new local products throughout the store and support our Louisiana vendors. Free. Whole Foods Market, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge.

SUNDAY, SPETEMBER 14 ECK Worship Service: The Call of Soul – 10:3011:30am. People of all faiths are warmly invited.

Join others seeking to bring more insight and divine love into their lives at this special celebration of the Light and Sound of God. Free. Holiday Inn South, 9940 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge. 1-800-349-5197.

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Community HU Song – 3:30-4:30pm. Learn to walk with God to find joy in everyday things.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Gentle Yoga – 8am. A class of breathing, stretching and gentle yoga. Perfect for those who prefer small classes with a gentler approach. With Victoria Redler, Certified yoga instructor. Registration recommended, space limited. $10 class/$59 month.

Daydream Massage & Yoga Center, 17487 Old Jefferson Hwy, Ste A, Prairieville. 985-703-2216.

DaydreamMassageCenter.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Mindful Meditation – 10-11am. Learn how simple meditation can ease stress and worry, and help you focus. Take part in a simple meditation that you can do at home. With Ashley Michel. Free. Eden Park

Branch Library, 5131 Greenwell Springs Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-231-3250.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 National Drive Electric Day – 10am-2pm. Join the Green Mission team, Louisiana Clean Fuels, and the Sierra Club outside for electric vehicle test driving and green recipes! Free. Whole Foods Market, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge. DriveElectricWeek. org/event.php?eventid=188.

LifeShare Mobile Blood Drive – 11am-4pm. Every two seconds, someone somewhere needs blood.

Donating can save up to three lives. Stop by and donate today. Leblanc’s Frais Marché, 14635 Airline Hwy, Gonzales.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Ancient Practice of Yogic Sleep – 1-2:15pm. Yoga Nidra is an ancient method of deep rest while remaining conscious, resulting in complete and deep relaxation. Quiet the mind and alleviate tension and anxiety. With Becky Barton, certified Yoga Nidra instructor. $5. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Dreams, Images and Spirit – 10:30am-12pm. All dream, but few of us know how to interpret dreams or how to connect dreaming to our spirituality. A guided meditation will help enter the world of images alive in our imaginations and in our subconscious. With Joan McCaskill. $5. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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Rise and Shine Yoga – 8-9:30am. Begin the day with renewed energy, focus and inner calm. This gentle yoga class will transform the way you greet the day. Women of all ages, sizes and fitness levels are welcome. Breathwork, meditation and movement increase strength and lowers stress. With Tina Ufford. $5. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

Lunations: New Moon Ritual – 6-7:30pm. Tap into the cycle of the moon as a source for re-centering and re-grounding. Monthly gatherings include Christine Page’s Lunations meditation, discussion and water ritual. With Lisa Bovencamp and Celia Strickler. Suggested donation $5. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Chair Yoga – 10-11am. This gentle introduction to simple yoga moves is designed for those with mobility impairments who need a helpful way to relax and stretch. Remain in a chair and engage in the ancient practice of yoga. Consult a doctor before engaging in physical activity. With Ashley Michel.

Free. Eden Park Branch Library, 5131 Greenwell Springs Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-231-3250.

Stand Up for Literacy – 12-2pm. Celebrate reading with The Greater Baton Rouge Literacy Coalition as they share information and fun activities for all ages in our rotunda. Free. Whole Foods Market, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge.

Living a Life Fulfilled – 7-8:30pm. Feeling stuck and want to feel happier and more positive? Begin living: start a business, change careers or improve relationships. Professional coach and author Monique Moliere Piper helps unlock inner gifts and talents and close the gap between dreams and reality. $5.

The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge.

225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

What’s Cookin’? – 6:30-8:30pm. Bring your favorite cooking tool, grandmother’s handwritten recipe, or memories and thoughts about food. We’ll tell stories, do some scribbling, and write the way women always have. Materials provided; beginners welcome. With Ava Haymon. $8. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Gentle Yoga – 8am. A class of breathing, stretching and gentle yoga. Perfect for those who prefer small classes with a gentler approach. With Victoria Redler, Certified yoga instructor. Registration recommended, space limited. $10 class/$59 month.

Daydream Massage & Yoga Center, 17487 Old Jefferson Hwy, Ste A, Prairieville. 985-703-2216.

DaydreamMassageCenter.com.

Open Mic Poetry & Music – 7-8:30pm. Celebrate the arts with musical performances and poetry in our coffeehouse atmosphere. Musicians, singers, or poets are welcome. Call early to reserve 5 minute spot.

Join our audience and share good music, poetry, company. $5. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Bee-Friend Your iPhone Part I – 10:30am-12pm.

Use the iPhone to its fullest to enrich personal, spiritual, and work life. Will cover the basics: setting up iPhone, advanced calling features and using built-in apps like the Calendar, Notes, Camera, Photos and more. Bring iPhone, Apple ID and password. With Brenda Babin. $5. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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Pumpkin Fest – 12-5pm. It’s officially fall and that means it is time to celebrate the harvest! Our team members will sample delightful pumpkin dishes throughout the store during this all-weekend event.

Free. Whole Foods Market, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge.

Bee-Friend Your iPhone Part II – 12:30-2pm.

Use the iPhone to its fullest to enrich personal, spiritual, work life. This intermediate class will cover more advanced features of such as customizing the iPhone, editing, copying and pasting text, using iCloud, the notification center, Siri, and more. With Brenda Babin. $5. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Pumpkin Fest – 12-5pm. It’s officially fall and that means it is time to celebrate the harvest! Our team members will sample delightful pumpkin dishes throughout the store during this all-weekend event.

Free. Whole Foods Market, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Plexus Health, Weight Loss & Pain Management – 6:30pm. Learn to increase energy, lose weight, balance blood sugars, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, manage pain and correct intestinal issues the most natural way. First-time guests receive free 3-day trial pack of Plexus Slim and Accelerator.

With Terrie Crosby. Big Mike’s Grill, 123 Aspen Square, Denham Springs, LA 70726. 225-937-4657.

meditation practice. With Phi Truong. $15. Agame Yoga & Meditation Center, 635 S Acadian Thwy, Baton Rouge. 225-343-1144. AgameYoga.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Discover Your Life’s Vision – 10:30am-12:30pm.

Blending creativity and spirit, craft a mini-book of hopes and dreams to carry and look at as often as possible. Working from a “Be, Do, Have” list, collage dreams by layering images, words, quotes and paper. Materials provided. Facilitated by Pam Arnold. $5. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

Pumpkin Fest – 12-5pm. It’s officially fall and that means it is time to celebrate the harvest! Our team members will sample delightful pumpkin dishes throughout the store during this all-weekend event.

Free. Whole Foods Market, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge.

Intro to Meditation – 6-8:30pm. This is a chance to turn off the mind and turn on your life. Learn basic techniques to help start or improve and deepen a

Open House Party – 4:30-6pm. Discover an oasis for relaxation and transformation. Our open house features a buffet of experiences: program samplings, imaginative activities, delicious delicacies and a guest from Sharing Shores, nonprofit that created the cookbook, Saffron to Sassafras. Experience our inclusive, supportive community. Free. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge.

225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

Journey Through the Chakras – 6:30-7:30pm.

Enjoy a conscious journey through the seven energy centers, known as chakras, in a profound experience to release subconscious mental blocks for deep healing and transformation. With Phi Truong. $5. Agame Yoga & Meditation Center, 635 S Acadian Thwy, Baton Rouge. 225-343-1144. AgameYoga.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 The Healing Power of the I AM Nature in You – 7pm. Learn how to access the tremendous Healing Force, Love and Intelligence of the “I AM” or the ATMA Nature (Higher Soul) within for self-healing and to flush out stress, negative emotions and more.

Donations accepted. Unity Church, 15255 Jefferson Hwy. Baton Rouge. 225-755-3043. Master StephenCo.com.

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wednesday Morning Yoga - A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am.

Wake up the body and invigorate your mind and spirit with morning yoga. With Tina Ufford, Dee Dee Poullard and Reba Robertson. $8/class, $48/7 classes, monthly unlimited/$75. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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daily Campus Tours – 10am-5pm. Monday thru Friday.

Take a tour of Moore Career College campus. Offering Massage Therapy and Barbering programs.

Moore Career College, 11207 Proverbs Ave, Ste B, Baton Rouge. 225-757-3770. MooreCareer College.edu. .

Wellness Wednesdays – 9am-5:30pm. Detox Footbath or Sauna Therapy for only $20/service (a savings of $10). Enjoy a complimentary wellness drink during your service. The Wellness Centre of Baton Rouge, 1528 Delplaza Dr, Ste B, Baton Rouge. 225-229-6107.

monday

Morning Yoga - A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am.

Wake up the body and invigorate your mind and spirit with morning yoga. With Tina Ufford, Dee Dee Poullard and Reba Robertson. $8/class, 7 classes/$48, monthly unlimited/$75. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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Yoga for Cancer Survivors – 10:30-11:30am.

Gentle yoga practice combines simple movements, stretching, meditation and breath work to increase flexibility, strength and relaxation to promote healing. With Kate Suchanek, Certified Yoga Instructor.

Sponsored by Cancer Services. Free. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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Gentle Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Relax your body and quiet your mind with gentle physical movement, breathing exercises and meditation. Enhance well-being, increase flexibility and build strength through yoga postures. With Tina Ufford. $8/class, 7 classes/$48. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

Your Pace or Mine Walking Club – 6:30-8:30pm.

Participants will start walking at 6:45pm following a path on map handout. On rainy days, walk inside perimeter of library. Wear casual clothes and comfortable walking shoes. We will discuss goals, tracking, warm up, etc. With Yvonne Hull. Free.

Jones Creek Regional Library, 6222 Jones Creek Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-756-1180.

A Course in Miracles – 7-8:30pm. A Course in Miracles will meet weekly throughout 2014 to begin a process of changing our perception as we become aware of love’s presence. Facilitated by Anita Faye Leclercq. $20 suggested monthly donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge.

225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

tuesday

Red Stick Mobile Farmers’ Market – 9-11am.

Made possible by The Blue Cross Blue Shield Challenge for a Healthier Louisiana Grant, Chase Bank, The Irene W and CB Pennington Foundation, The Imogene Brown Foundation and the Office of Community Development. Scotlandville Library, 7373 Scenic Hwy, Baton Rouge. Breada.org.

Morning Yoga - A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am.

Wake up the body and invigorate your mind and spirit with morning yoga. With Tina Ufford, Dee Dee Poullard and Reba Robertson.$8/class, 7classes/$48, monthly unlimited/$75. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

TheRedShoes.org.

Red Stick Mobile Farmers’ Market – 12:30-2pm.

Made possible by The Blue Cross Blue Shield Challenge for a Healthier Louisiana Grant, Chase Bank, The Irene W and C B Pennington Foundation, The Imogene Brown Foundation and the Office of Community Development. Star Hill Church, 1400 N Foster Dr, Baton Rouge. Breada.org.

Red Stick Famers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Seasonal produce and baked goods are sold here at this producers-only market. Unitarian Church, 8470 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge. Breada.org.

Spiritual Awakening and Meditation – 5-6pm. Enjoy a quiet time of exploration and meditation. Enjoy stillness that creates a time to empty and reconnect to source. $5 donation. With Wendy Herschman.

The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge.

225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

Thank You Tuesday – 10am-6pm. Coyote Moon wants to show appreciation to their customers by offering specials to all those who shop in the store on Tuesday. Stop by each week to find out the deal of the day. Coyote Moon, 1938 Perkins Rd, Ste A, Baton Rouge. 225-344-4448. CoyoteMoonBR.com.

Gather the Women Circle – 4:30-6pm. Gather the Women, part of a global sisterhood, creates an opportunity for women to connect in authentic conversation to share their stories, to inspire and be inspired. Donations appreciated. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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Carver Fit Club – 5-6pm. Adults and teens, ages 14 and up, are invited to observe and/or participate in monthly exercise demonstrations and create customized circuit-training workouts with 1 Minute Workout for total body toning. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring towels, weights, and water bottle.

With Leslie Sansone. Free. Carver Branch Library, 720 Terrace St, Baton Rouge. 225-389-7450.

Your Pace or Mine Walking Club – 6:30-8:30pm.

Participants will start walking at 6:45pm following a path on map handout. On rainy days, walk inside perimeter of library. Wear casual clothes and comfortable walking shoes. We will discuss goals, tracking, warm up, etc. With Yvonne Hull. Free.

Jones Creek Regional Library, 6222 Jones Creek Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-756-1180.

thursday Morning Yoga - A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am.

Wake up the body and invigorate your mind and spirit with morning yoga. With Tina Ufford, Dee Dee Poullard and Reba Robertson. $8/class, 7 classes/$47, $75/monthly unlimited. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

TheRedShoes.org.

Red Stick Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Seasonal produce and baked goods are sold here at this producers-only market. Pennington Biomedical Research Center, 6400 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge.

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Dream Discovery – 10:30am-12pm. Discover more about yourself as you learn to work with your dreams. With Joan McCaskill, Spiritual Director. $40/monthly. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

Carver Fit Club – 5-6pm. Adults and teens, ages 14 and up, are invited to observe and/or participate in monthly exercise demonstrations and create

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customized circuit-training workouts with 1 Minute Workout for total body toning. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring towels, weights, and water bottle.

With Leslie Sansone. Free. Carver Branch Library, 720 Terrace St, Baton Rouge. 225-389-7450.

Gentle Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Relax your body and quiet your mind with gentle physical movement, breathing exercises and meditation. Enhance wellbeing, increase flexibility and build strength through yoga postures. With Tina Ufford. $8/class, $48/7 classes. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

Spiritual Journey Circle – 6-7pm. Find inspiration on a journey that opens the door to the ideas of diverse spiritual teachers. With Wendy Herschman. $20 monthly donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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The Key: Searching and Sharing – 6-7pm. A supportive place for men to meet that encourages authentic conversation about coming to a deeper understanding of the healthy masculine and the natural yearning for spirituality. With David Dragon and Tom Lastrapes. $20 monthly suggested donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

Your Pace or Mine Walking Club – 6:30-8:30pm.

Participants will start walking at 6:45pm following a path on map handout. On rainy days, walk inside perimeter of library. Wear casual clothes and comfortable walking shoes. We will discuss goals, tracking, warm up, etc. With Yvonne Hull. Free.

Jones Creek Regional Library, 6222 Jones Creek Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-756-1180.

friday Gentle Yoga – 8am. A class of breathing, stretching and gentle yoga. Perfect for those who prefer small classes with a gentler approach. With Victoria Redler, Certified yoga instructor. Registration recommended, space limited. $10 class/ $59 month.

Daydream Massage & Yoga Center, 17487 Old Jefferson Hwy, Ste A, Prairieville. 985-703-2216.

DaydreamMassageCenter.com.

saturday Livingston Parish Farmers’ Market – 7am-12pm.

Each week, stop by for food, fruits, vegetables, local specialties and crafts. Located in the New Covenant Church parking lot on U.S. 190 (Florida Blvd) across from McDonald’s in Denham Springs.

Morning Yoga - A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am.

Wake up the body and invigorate your mind and spirit with morning yoga. With Tina Ufford, Dee Dee Poullard and Reba Robertson. $8/class, $48/7 classes, $75/monthly unlimited. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

TheRedShoes.org.

Gentle Yoga – 8am. A class of breathing, stretching and gentle yoga. Perfect for those who prefer small classes with a gentler approach. With Victoria Redler, Certified yoga instructor. Registration recommended, space limited. $10 class/$59 month.

Daydream Massage & Yoga Center, 17487 Old Jefferson Hwy, Ste A, Prairieville. 985-703-2216.

DaydreamMassageCenter.com.

Red Stick Mobile Farmers’ Market – 8:3010:30am. Made possible by The Blue Cross Blue Shield Challenge for a Healthier Louisiana Grant, Chase Bank, The Irene W and CB Pennington Foundation, The Imogene Brown Foundation and the Office of Community Development. Delmont Service Center, 3535 Riley St, Baton Rouge. Breada.org.

Red Stick Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Once a week, local and seasonal produce, baked goods and farm-raised meat and eggs can be purchased downtown. The market is a fun shopping event for all ages, featuring not only local foods but quality handcrafts and live music. Corner of 5th & Main St, Baton Rouge. Breada.org.

Chair Yoga – 10-11am. A wonderful and beneficial alternative to the traditional mat yoga class. Appropriate for all skill levels and ages. Instructor Faye Philips. $10. One Heart Yoga Center, 2935 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge. YogaBatonRouge.com.

Zachary Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Highquality, fresh, local produce as well as handmade crafts on a weekly basis. Zachary City Hall (side parking lot).

Red Stick Mobile Farmers’ Market – 12-2pm.

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A Modern Holistic Wellness Spa 5557 Government St, Baton Rouge 225-278-9187 RenewHealingCenter.com A holistic lifestyle day spa, offering a wide range of services including homeopathic & Bach Flower Medicine Consults, Health and Wellness Consults, Iridology, Biofeedback Scans, Massage Therapy, Facials, Waxing, Body Treatments, Manicures, Pedicures, Spiritual Counseling, Life Coaching and Energy Healing. We also offer classes, ranging in topics including human wellness, health education, and spiritual awareness.

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NATURAL HEALTH PRODUCTS PLEXUS PRODUCTS

Terrie Crosby, Sr. Ruby Ambassador 225-937-4657 PlexusSlim.com/TCrosby Our life changing products offer the most natural way to improve health, increase energy, lose weight and manage pain. Plexus products help you achieve this goal by giving your body the ingredients it needs to balance, detox and heal itself as God designed it to do. See ad, page 24.

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REFLEXOLOGY

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YOUR FOOTPRINTS

KARIN NIELSEN, ND

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“De-Stressing LoUiSiAna One Foot Offering non-invasive health

• Reflexologyassessments, Total Thermography, • Acu-Kinesiology Lymphatic Therapy and many • Emotional Freedom Technique detox therapies.

We have(EFT) a high • Massage Therapy success rate using homeopathic

and functional medicine for Your Footprints women, men and children. We

specializeLMT, in treating Herman Bonnette, CR Lyme disease, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. See ad, LA Lic #0596, Est # E2582 page 27.

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JESSICA PLAISANCE, ND, CNHP

Herman Bonnette, LMT, CR 8251 Summa Ave, Ste C, Baton Rouge 225-766-0260 At A Time” YourFootprints.com Herman’s mission is to de-stress LoUiSiAna one foot at a time.

Reflexology can be a powerful antidote to stress, helping to reduce nervous tension by generating deep relaxation, allowing the body to rest and repair itself. He specializes in Reflexology, AcuKinesiology, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and Massage Therapy. LA Lic #0596, Est #EE2582.

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225-766-0260 • YourFootprints.com 225-308-9538 HealingNaturally@att.net HealingNaturallyBR.com Providing natural health consults, prevention and lifestyle counseling, nutrition (including raw and livings foods), Iridology, biofeedback scans, nutritional supplements, therapeutic teas and aromatherapy. Imagine enjoying abundant energy, restful sleep, freedom from aches and pains, balanced moods and hormones, mental clarity and a strong sense of wellbeing.

ORGANIC BAKERY ROOM FOR DESSERT

9618 Jefferson Hwy, Ste B, Baton Rouge 225-293-9886 RoomForDessertBR.com Room For Dessert offers pastries and desserts, made daily, that are sugar, gluten and dairy free.

We take pride in offering the highest quality ingredients in our freshly baked products. Call or stop by for custom orders. See ad, page 14.

PERSONAL & SPIRITUAL GROWTH THE RED SHOES

Laura Bellefontaine Laura.GenuinelySimple@gmail.com GenuinelySimple.com Genuinely Simple is a family owned and operated artisan manufacturing company located in Baton Rouge. Our Comfrey Cream products are carefully made by hand using organic ingredients to ensure the highest quality. The Comfrey Cream product line can be used for moisturizing, skin repair, sore muscles and wound care. See ad, page 31.

THE BUBBLE BISTRO

4617 S Sherwood Forest, Baton Rouge 225-372-5009 BubbleBistro.com We are a bath and body boutique focusing on fresh skin care. All products are handmade using natural, locally grown, and exotic ingredients from all over the world to promote the optimal overall appearance of the face, skin and hair. We can customize products with colors and scents to match décor, event themes or individual preferences.

COYOTE MOON

The Red Shoes is a nonprofit center offering opportunities for spiritual enrichment and personal growth through book and film studies, weekend retreats and workshops, as well as creative development through the art forms of collage, drawing, painting, writing and music. We offer movement classes including yoga and various dance disciplines. Classes are designed to broaden one’s understanding within a supportive community. See ad, page 8.

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SKIN & BEAUTY

1938 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge 225-343-2340 Coyote Moon is a retail store offering all sorts of treasures to help you become healthy in body, mind and spirit. We stock wonderful books, relaxing music for meditation and yoga, gorgeous crystals, natural stones, sacred sage, Native American drums, Tibetan singing bowls, Kroeger Herb products and Shanti Kai flower essence sprays. New items arrive weekly. See ad, page 14.

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THERMOGRAPHY THE WELLNESS CENTRE OF BR Karin Nielsen, ND, CCT 1528 Delplaza Dr, Ste B, Baton Rouge 225-229-6107 WellnessCentreBR.com

Total Thermography, non-invasive and radiation free, can often detect abnormalities 8-10 years before other screening methods. Thermography helps find underlying causes of disease as it looks at the entire body’s behavior after being stressed. Consultations and follow-up care are offered. See ad, page 27.

WELLNESS CENTER CHRISTIAN STREET WELLNESS CENTER

2162 Christian St, Baton Rouge 225-389-1261 ChristianStreetWellnessCenter.com Providing holistic wellness services that recognize the body, mind and spirit as an integrated whole. We offer natural health consultations, herbal remedies, nutritional supplements, Traditional Chinese Medicine, educational classes & partnerships with various practitioners. See ad, page 19.

WELLNESS SPA THE BODY RESORT

14111 Airline Hwy, Ste 113, Baton Rouge 225-756-9000 BodyResortBatonRouge.com We s p e c i a l i z e i n integrating health, balance and well-being in the lives of our clients. From rejuvenating massages and organic facials to amazing body treatments, our services are designed to make you feel like your best again. Take relaxation to new heights by treating yourself to calming spa services.

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