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t appears that North Texas forgot fall this year, and some wonder if it means a long winter. I find winter a relief after a particularly contentious ragweed and allergy season. While I had hoped the severe allergy symptoms that interrupted nightly sleep would pass quickly, I fear that climate change may have more in store. Because global warming occurs incrementally over many years, most people find it difficult to muster the moral outrage and will to take the sometimes inconvenient steps and costly actions to curb it. Too often, it takes an acute catastrophe to startle us to significant, effective action.

Fresh from attending this year’s South By Southwest Eco conference, in Austin, and our own metro area’s second Earth, Wind and Fire Conference by the Dallas Sierra Club, I am all “eco’d- up”. Experts shared undeniable, research-based evidence on how the acquisition and use of fossil fuels is harming the health of people and the planet, sounding an urgent call to action. Attendees also learned about some answers and reasons for hope in addressing a range of critical environmental issues. I came away convinced that the current overlay of fracking sites, toxic fracking wastewater injection sites and earthquake zones leaves zero room for plausible deniability when, not if, things go terribly wrong— we need to head off disasters in the making.

Still, hope reigns eternal, and at SXSW I had the privilege to listen to and meet with many experts and smart thinkers engaged in cutting-edge projects such as growing meat-like substances in Petri dishes, bioengineering commonly used materials, cleaning up waterways, using technology to farm sustainably and altering our built environment to suit a human scale. I pray that humanity decides that enough is enough before we fall off an environmental cliff that threatens our survival, along with other life on Earth.

At Natural Awakenings of Dallas-Fort Worth, we strive to bring you information about key issues in ways that show how each affects our own and our children’s lives now and going forward. Because healthy living is green and green living is healthy, and these are inextricably connected, we must care for our environment as much as we care about our own health, even though we may not as readily feel Earth’s aches and pains.

Our publishing family also maintains that it’s possible to solve persistent environmental and health issues, because all that we need to do so has already been provided for us by our Creator. We’ve been given an environment that is self-sustaining on its own with everything life needs to survive and thrive, including self-healing organisms. Our job is to properly care for these gifts and recognize that we cause most problems and dysfunctions ourselves.

As always, we hope that you find helpful ideas that will move you forward in your personal journey toward healthier and happier living. We also encourage everyone to act on a broader scale to take special care of our beloved planet— she needs us.

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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a green, healthy and sustainable lifestyle.

10 newsbriefs 14 kudos 22 A NEW WAY TO 16 eventspotlight ENJOY A TRADITIONAL BEVERAGE 18 healthbriefs

by Gina Cronin

20 globalbriefs 23 THE HOLISTIC 21 ecobrief 24 FESTIVAL OF LIFE 20 22 businessspotlight Reflects But One

Facet of Vijay Warman 23 communityspotlight

by Gina Cronin 27 businessspotlight 24 STAY SHARP 29 healingways

Powerful Ways to Avoid 30 greenliving Mental Decline

by Lisa Marshall 32 fitbody 34 34 wisewords 27 HATHA YOGA AND MEDITATION 36 naturalpet IN GARLAND 40 calendarofevents by Gina Cronin 29 42 ongoingevents 29 WORKPLACE WISDOM 45 community Mindfulness in Corporate Life

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32 PILATES UNBOUND New Fusions with Yoga, Dance and Boxing

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Steven Dinan Outlines

America’s Noble Destiny

36 BOARDING SOLUTIONS FOR BELOVED PETS

The Best are Pet, People and Planet Friendly

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A Farewell Tribute

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Location: 8525 Garland Rd., Dallas.

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he annual Great Seed Bomb Race will take place from 1 to 5 p.m., November 5, at the Clear Fork Food Truck Park, in Ft. Worth. Registration begins at noon. This all-ages, 15k fun bike ride is a double-impact fundraiser that will help pollinators in two ways. During the ride, seed balls made of clay, organic compost and native, non-GMO milkweed and wildflower seed will be thrown and launched from bikes by the riders. A portion of the money raised will then be donated to the Native Prairies Association of Texas to keep the work going.

With billions of dollars of agriculture and our food supply at stake, a group of local community organizations, dedicated volunteers, environmentalists and small business owners are collaborating on this grassroots bike event to help bees and monarch butterflies.

The Fort Worth event will benefit the Native Prairies Association of Texas (Fort Worth Chapter) and feature environmental learning activities and an after party with live music from Denton band, The Monkberries.

Location: 1541 Merrimac Cir., Fort Worth. For more information, call the food truck park at 972-850-8736, email Jordan.Jillian@gmail.com. See ad, page 10.

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Thanksgiving tradition since 1968, the D a l l a s Y M CA Turkey Trot will take place on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, on the Dallas City Hall Plaza, including an eight-mile race and 5K fun run to benefit YMCA programs that help to strengthen the foundations of the community. New this year is a Team Challenge for groups of four to six to compete for special awards. Even dogs can be registered and receive a cool Y-Trot bandana and race bib.

The first Turkey Trot was held at the Old Fair Grounds in the 1940s, but the eight-mile races began in 1968, when the 107 participants were instructed to run along the shores of White Rock Lake “to the big oak tree and back.� In 1979, the race was moved downtown to accommodate more runners.

For more information or to volunteer, call 214-954-0500. For registration and complete details, visit TheTrot.com. See ad, page 16.

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Amazon Begins Grocery Delivery in North Texas

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mazonFresh, the online retailer’s grocery delivery program, is now available in Dallas, Fort Worth and many North Texas suburbs. In addition to delivering groceries, the service also delivers beauty products, prepared meals and household goods from Scardello Cheese, V+V Apothicaire and Sprouts for fresh produce delivery.

For existing Amazon Prime customers a 30-day free trial offer is available by visiting their website. After their trial period, those qualifying prime customers can continue the service for $14.99 a month. Customers can opt for same-day and next-day delivery, with attended or unattended drop off.

Cities include Arlington, Burleson, Carrollton, Cedar Hill, Dallas, DeSoto, Duncanville, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Frisco, Garland, Grand Prairie, Irving, Lancaster, Lewisville, Mesquite, Plano, Richardson, Southlake, The Colony and University Park.

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hilanthropist and Earth Day Texas founder Trammell S. Crow has partnered with Future 500 to launch the Earth Day 50 Challenge, a system of market solutions to ocean, forest and climate challenges. They plan to secure commitments from 50 of the world’s most influential companies with a deadline of April, 2020, the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, to see tangible progress. These global companies and eco-activist groups will join forces to use brand power and consumer awareness to tackle the planet’s toughest environmental problems.

Crow says, “These are the kinds of partnerships and programs we promote at Earth Day Texas. By working with forward-thinking companies and corporations who commit and continue to embrace eco-friendly products, production, distribution and sales outlets, we can advance the cause of climate health, habitat restoration and united communities.”

“This isn’t just about recycling boxes and cans anymore; the challenges to our forests, oceans and climate systems are so daunting that no one community, country or company can solve them alone,” says Bill Shireman, Future 500 executive director. “We are committed to finding common ground and using the power of markets to first halt the damage, and then repair vital planetary systems for the benefit of all.”

For more information, visit EarthDay50challenge.org.

For more information, visit Amazon.com.

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merica Recycles Day, a Keep America Beautiful national initiative, is dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the U.S. In the weeks leading into November 15, thousands of communities recycle more and get educated about the importance of recycling to our economy and environmental well-being. Dallas provides more

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than 140 convenient drop-off locations for recyclables, and most are open 24/7.

All recyclable material can be commingled when placed in the container. Accepted materials include plastics 1-5 and 7;

aluminum, steel and tin cans; milk and juice cartons; mixed paper (magazines, newspaper, office paper and phone books); corrugated cardboard and boxboard (flattened boxes and food boxes); glass jars and bottles.

To find a community recycling container nearby, visit DallasRecycles.com.

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ichale Chatham has joined the team at Smile Ranch Dentistry, in Heath. Trained in the Gillespie Approach, or Craniosacral Fascial Dentofacial Technique (CFT), which addresses some of the root causes of oral dysfunction, she lectures nationally and internationally on integrative approaches to promote optimal facial growth and development and oral function in Michale Chatham infants, toddlers and children.

Chatham also uses restorative breathing technique, a neuro-cranial integration approach.

Her practice is beneficial for anyone experiencing sleep apnea, tongue-tie and swallow dysfunction, or head and neck pain such as TMJ and migraines.

Chatham has worked with thousands of tongue-tied infants, toddlers, children and adults as a myofunctional therapist and fascia bodyworker in her former Wichita, Kansas, practice, The Myofunctional Center.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 972-772-7645 or visit SmileRanchDentistry.com. See ad, back cover.

12 21 16 Wednesday Evening December 21, 2016 Hilton Anatole 6:30pm - 1 mile fun run/walk 7:00pm - 5K race • Online registration ends December 20, 2016 • Walk-in registration is available from 12/17-12/20 at Luke’s Locker - Dallas location only: 3046 Mockingbird Lane.

• Race day registration available by cash or check only • Jingle bells and long sleeved shirts for all registrants

For additional details and registration, please visit www.dallasjinglebellrun.com

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hannon McLinden has launched FarmHouse Fresh, a unique line of natural bath and body products featuring nostalgic designs and epicurean scents. The line has already become popular among top luxury hotels and resort spas. The giftable products are packaged in pretty glass containers with vintage touches and environmentally friendly recycled paper boxes with vegetable dye printing.

Each FarmHouse Fresh product is up to 99.6 percent natural, paraben-free, sulfate-free and vegan or gluten-free or both. All products are made right here in North Texas at the farmhouse, in Mckinney. The products are not tested on animals, and the company offers both natural and synthetic fragrances.

“We believe we bottle joy in every jar,” says McLinden. “If you give FarmHouse Fresh as a gift to someone you love and they don’t delight in opening the jar, we haven’t done our job!”

For more information, visit FarmHouseFreshGoods.com.

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The store carries artisanal loose-leaf tea and beans by the bag. Stewart has a longtime association with Macy’s, which sells her collection of bedding, bath, furniture and decor.

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r. Robyn Abramczyk, owner of Smile Ranch Dentistry, will host a workshop, The Gillespie Approach to CranioSacral Fascial Therapy for Adults and Children, on December, 16, 17 and 18. The Adult/Child CFT seminar serves as the necessary prerequisite for the Infant/Toddler CFT seminar.

Abramczyk is a general dentist who takes a holistic approach to dentistry, saying , “We are whole beings and the mouth is connected to the head, neck and entire body. Treating the individual goes far beyond the teeth.”

She explains that the craniosacral system consists of the bones of the skull, spine and pelvis. “Restrictions there can cause dysfunction in the brain’s ability to pump cerebrospinal fluid through the spinal cord and into the body’s fascial system,” says Abramczyk. “Fascia sheets are bands of tissue that form a continuous web throughout the body that connect, stabilize and separate muscles and internal organs. In response to stress, trauma or diminished cerebrospinal fluid, fascia can tighten and exert tremendous pressure on nerves, the lym-

phatic system, organs and muscles, resulting in dysfunction of other organs or symptoms presenting throughout the body.

CranioSacral Fascial Therapy is a unique blend of CranioSacral Therapy (CFT) and fascial release which was developed and pioneered by Dr. Barry Gillespie. It is based on the fundamentals from Dr. William Sutherland’s cranial osteopathic

principles, the authentic myofascial release work of John Barnes, PT, and Dr. Barry Gillespie’s background as a periodonist. Gillespie’s integration of these therapies created the Gillespie Approach to CranioSacral Fascial Therapy.

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myofascial therapy are effective treatments, the merging of these therapies and techniques creates a more comprehensive treatment for healing when given simultaneously. The Gillespie Approach recognizes the importance of the breathing brain, unrestricted fascia,and healthy oropharyngeal physiology.

The method is reported to be beneficial at any age to help conditions in adults and children including head and earache, concussion, anxiety, ADHD, sleep issues, difficulty in swallowing, bedwetting, TMJ, hip pain and more.

Presented by the Gillespie Approach Core Group, attendees will give and receive this work during the seminar, which is open to all and no prior bodywork or medical experience is necessary. Abramczyk notes that parents are encouraged to learn this technique to treat their own children and families.

Although this is a complete healing technique, healthcare professionals are encouraged to learn and incorporate it into their practice.

Cost is $ 1,500; 10 percent discount if registered before Nov. 14. For more information or to register, call 972-7727645, visit GillespieApproach.com or BeginningsCFT.com. See ad, back cover.

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The researchers tested 424 women that had completed cancer treatments at least a year prior to the study. They were divided into three groups—one self-administered relaxing acupressure and another stimulating acupressure, while the control group followed a conventional care plan. After six weeks, fatigue was reduced from 70 percent to 43 percent among those receiving acupressure, with two-thirds of the women in the acupressure groups reaching levels of fatigue considered normal.

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he human brain does not function optimally in society’s noise-filled environment. The brain, like the body, needs rest to function, and that comes with silence. A recent study in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience discovered that the brain is able to integrate both internal and external information into a “conscious workspace” when resting. Constant distractions and noises can detract from the brain’s ability to process critical information.

Noise also elevates stress hormone levels within the brain. Research published earlier in Psychological Science examined the effects that the relocation of the main Munich airport, in Germany, had on children’s health and cognition. Gary W. Evans, researcher and professor of human ecology at Cornell University, notes that when exposed to constant noise, children develop a stress response that causes them to ignore it. The study’s subjects tuned out both harmful sounds and stimuli that they should be paying attention to, including speech. Silence has the opposite effect, releasing tension in brain and body.

Exposure to chronic noise can also hinder children’s cognitive development, according to a study from the World Health Organization and the European Commission Joint Research Centre; this includes language skills and reading ability.

To help counter modern noise pollution, attention restoration theory suggests that individuals placed in environments with lower levels of sensory input can recover some of the cognitive abilities they have lost.

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study published in the Journal for Bone and Mineral Research this summer suggests that excessive TV watching during childhood may be associated with lower bone mineral content in young adulthood.

The researchers followed 1,181 children over time and measured their weekly hours of TV watching at ages 5, 8, 10, 14, 17 and 20. The bone mineral content (BMC) of each was measured at age 20. The study found that individuals that routinely watched more than 14 hours a week had lower BMC for their whole body and in their arms than those that watched less. Higher BMC helps protect the body against osteoporosis later in life.

While all screen time should be monitored in children, TV appears to be the most harmful medium. A report published in the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine studied 111 children between the ages of 3 and 8 and measured their TV viewing and other screen time, as well as their blood pressure levels. The study linked higher blood pressure with excessive TV viewing, but did not find the same link between the condition and computer usage.

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The findings highlight urgent concerns about global efforts to curb climate change as outlined in the Paris agreement negotiated last December and signed in April by nearly 170 nations. Carbon concentrations have passed the 400 ppm limit before, but never permanently.

The authors state, “In the longer term, a reduction in CO2 concentration would require substantial and sustained cuts in anthropogenic [humanly influenced] emissions to near zero.” The determined safe level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is a maximum of around 350 ppm, according to climate advocates.

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Now all new chemicals will have to meet specific safety standards. Clothing, couches and cleaning products, among many other consumer goods, contain chemicals linked to cancer, Parkinson’s and other serious health problems, but are not routinely tested for safety. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will now have new authority to require testing with a legal mandate to review existing chemicals on the market.

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he ability to plan a trip, purchase a Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) transit pass and summon a driver for the last leg of the journey all within the same free app will soon will be possible with GoPass, thanks to a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

DART intends to fully integrate ride-sharing services into its GoPass ticketing app. “GoPass is a payment tool that appeals to a diverse and vast audience,” says DART CFO David Leininger. There will be seamless integration with companies like Uber, Lyft and Zipcar, making the app much more powerful.

The grant comes via from the Mobility on Demand Sandbox program, which is part of a larger research effort that supports transit agencies and communities as they integrate new mobility tools like smart phone apps, bike- and car-sharing and demand-responsive bus and van services.

Mobility on Demand Sandbox projects help make transportation systems more efficient and accessible, particularly for people that lack access to a car or are pressed for time. “From automated vehicles to connected infrastructure to data analytics, technology is transforming how we move around our country, and some of the most exciting innovation is happening at the local level,” says U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx.

“These grants will enable cities and rural communities to harness new technologies to tackle hard problems like reducing congestion, connecting people to mass transit and enhancing safety.”

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raftea is a new product on the market that is revolutionizing the way tea lovers make their favorite brews created by the joint efforts of the Keshav family, in Dallas. “My mom, Pratima, has been making chai every day for as long as I can remember, and whenever she was busy doing something else the milk would boil over and make a mess,” says Marketing and Community Relations Director Jamie Patel.

Fed up with constantly having to clean the stovetop, Pratima urged her engineer husband, Jitu Keshav, to invent a product that would make hers and other tea enthusiasts’ lives easier.

He got working, and three years later, there was a sleek prototype finished.

Just last year, Craftea hit the market and landed first place in the 2015 World Tea Awards Best New Product at the World Tea Expo.

What the family has manifested is a convenient, clean, consistent and customizable tea experience using innovative technology that allows anyone to make a masterful cup of their favorite tea. Anyone starting up their energy efficient Craftea can heat dairy or dairy substitutes like soy and almond milk without dealing with it burning or boiling over, using a proprietary vortex rotor technology that quietly and quickly extracts flavor and shuts off automatically according to the preset. This ensures that delicate teas and herbs are perfectly extracted and chai is silky, spicy and smooth every time with no overflow.

Whether using milk or water, the device can accommodate blends of fresh or dry herbs, spices and teas, as well as floral and fruit infusions. Green tea, black tea, oolong, white tea and quick chai presets are programmed for ease of use. People can also get creative and customize presets that the

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machine will remember for the next time.

The all-in-one product also prevents the hazard of people forgetting about boiling water and leaving the burner on, because no burner is necessary. The four-cup stainless steel jug keeps the tea hot for several hours or the jug can be placed in the refrigerator to make iced tea or a tea cocktail.

Only with loose tea can the full flavor in the leaves, herbs, flowers, fruits, roots, bark and spices be released.

Many people do not gravitate toward loose teas because of the inconvenience of straining, but Craftea has a built-in strainer that allows full enjoyment of loose tea without the hassle. “Tea bags constrain leaves from fully opening, and they are often mass-produced and sit on a warehouse shelf gathering dust,” says Jamie. “By the time the teabag makes it’s way to your cup, it has lost the majority of its flavor, aroma, essential oils and healing potential.”

Positive health effects of loose teas can include detoxification, boosted metabolism, improved digestion, enhanced immune function, anti-inflammation and reduced rate of strokes and heart attack. There is a reason why tea is the second-most widely consumed beverage in the world after water. The company also sells its own Keshav Family Masala Chai Blend, as well as a rotating seasonal blend.

This gourmet beverage maker can be used at home or in the office and is dishwasher-safe, BPA-free and looks stylish on any kitchen countertop with its sleek and compact finish.

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he annual Holistic chiropractic, Pranic Festival of Life & Healing, Vedic chanting, Wellness will take herbal nutrition and so place on December 11 much more without havas the largest festival of ing to worry about how its kind in Texas, attended much it costs,” explains by 7,000 people. It was Warman. started to introduce peoHe believes in the ple to all the tools readily power of giving, and deavailable for awareness, livers food to 80 to 100 spiritual ascension and women in safe houses physical and mental wellevery week, “What good ness. Free of charge, the is your spiritual path if event features 180 holisyou are not giving back?” tic vendors, eight hours asks Warman. “What Vijay Warman of yoga, ecstatic dance good is my manifestation classes, a meditation hall, and the whole ideoldance and music performances and a host ogy if I’m not able to service people? I of speakers. am very blessed to have the support of

“My first meditation for kundalini community and create support for comawakening was at age five,” says Vijay munity.”

Warman, founder of the Holistic Fes At Mystic Mandala, Warman’s tival of Life & Wellness, The Festival of holistic center and metaphysical store Colors, Mystic Mandala and Dhyana in Plano, many healers work together Yoga Center. Growing up in New Delhi, to help people in whatever areas they India, he was always inclined to seek feel a deficit; be it through meditation, out gurus, teachers and guides with his intuitive guidance, feng shui, ayurveda father. Warman has been blessed by or yoga. He spends time with visitors, many masters, including His Holiness using his unique ability to explain and the Dalai Lama, Acharya Rajneesh, guide them with the ancient secrets from Osho, Satya Sai Baba, Nirmala Mata, Sri the Vedas and Shastras, and uses tools of Sri Ravi Shankar, Sadhguru and others.

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His approach is not fixed to one that there is a serpent fire within, and the belief system or philosophy, but anything curiosity that child would gather,” says Warman. Today, he is a realized mystic; a man whose passion spills into everything he encounters and does.

“I wanted to reach out to other holistic practitioners and bring all of us together under one roof so people can walk in and benefit from chromotherapy,

that originates in love from the heart. He offers meditation classes every Thursday night at his studio at 7 p.m., where attendees can meet him and experience connectivity with their true self. Also on the schedule at Mystic Mandala are movie nights and a meditation meet-up for girls from 12 to 21 years old called Learning to Fly, which is focused on supporting young women to realize their true potential.

Warman also hosts Sufi Rockers, a three-hour radio show at 9 p.m. Fridays, where he talks abou a spiritual topic, bringing stories from spiritual masters such Lao Tzu and Kabir. He also plays the songs of non-commercial Southeast Asian rock bands from India and Pakistan, and even brings the artists to perform in Dallas twice a year.

Dhyana Yoga Center is another of Warman’s many contributions to the community. His traditional yoga studio in heart of Plano provides certified teacher training courses, classes, workshops, mantra meditation and much more.

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slow descent into dementia seemed inevitable for a 66-yearold man that had been misplacing his keys, missing appointments and struggling at work. He failed doctoradministered cognitive quizzes and tested positive for a gene variant linked to an exponentially higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease. A brain scan revealed scattered clusters of sticky, amyloid plaque—a hallmark of the disease. His hippocampus, or memory center, had shrunk to rank in the lowest 17 percent of men his age.

Told there wasn’t much that could be done, he sought the help of University of California, Los Angeles Alzheimer’s researcher Dale Bredesen, a neurologist and founding president of the independent Buck Institute for Research on Aging. He recommended a personalized, 36-point plan, including a high-fat/low-carb diet, intermittent fasting, strict sleep schedule, select 24 Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

dietary supplements and other lifestyle changes. Within three months, family members reported marked improvements in his memory. At 10 months, brain scans revealed his hippocampus had grown 12 percent.

“Such improvements are unprecedented,” says Bredesen, who described this and nine other hopeful cases in a provocative paper published in June in the journal Aging. “These are the first examples of a reversal of cognitive decline in pre- and early Alzheimer’s patients.”

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Bredesen is among a small but growing group of researchers, physicians, caregivers and patients challenging the conventional wisdom that the road to dementia goes one way, with no cure or repair of damage done. They argue that the key to both prevention and reversal, at least in early stages, is to

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pinpoint its numerous drivers—from nutritional and hormonal deficiencies and exposure to infection to environmental toxins and harmful drugs—and attack them simultaneously. It’s a stark departure from the classic, often unsuccessful, one-pill treatment approach. Of the 244 clinical trials for Alzheimer’s drugs between 2002 and 2012, all but one failed.

“Imagine having a roof with 36 holes in it, and your drug patched one hole. You still have 35 leaks,” says Bredesen, who believes his synergistic approach—the Bredesen Protocol—can likely make Alzheimer’s drugs work better or render them unnecessary. Skeptical colleagues point out that Bredesen’s paper described only 10 case studies, not a clinical trial. “It is intriguing, but not enough to make recommendations to physicians or patients,” says Keith Fargo, Ph.D., director of scientific programs and outreach for the Chicagobased Alzheimer’s Association. “The current consensus in the scientific community is that we do not have a way to reverse dementia.”

While agreeing that a larger study is needed, Neurologist David Perlmutter, of Naples, Florida, whose bestsellers Brain Maker and Grain Brain promote nutritional changes for supporting brain health, considers Bredesen’s study revolutionary. “To reverse Alzheimer’s in one patient is monumental, much less 10,” says Perlmutter.

They recently presented together at a conference organized by Sharp Again Naturally, a New York nonprofit that educates patients and caregivers about natural means of slowing and reversing cognitive decline.

After losing her mother to Alzheimer’s, the nonprofit’s co-founder, Jacqui Bishop, 74, stopped her own frightening decline by changing her diet and getting her thyroid hormone levels under control via supplements.

Now she’s helping others do the same.

She says, “We are trying to change the conversation from one of despair to one of hope.”

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Key to Bredesen’s approach is the notion that instead of being one disease, Alzheimer’s consists of three sub-types with distinct drivers: inflammation or

infection; harmful environmental exposures; and/or lack of neuron-nurturing hormones. To determine which one to target, he tests patients for blood-sugar, inflammation and hormone levels, heavy metals and critical nutrients such as D and B vitamins. Then he crafts a personalized plan.

He notes that the 10 years it can take to progress from subtle decline to full-blown Alzheimer’s provides a huge opportunity. “Ideally, we want people to come in when they have mild impairment or are asymptomatic,” says Bredesen, advising that tests be done for the APOE4, or “Alzheimer’s gene” in one’s 40s. “People have not wanted to know in the past because they’ve been told there is nothing they can do about it. We completely disagree.”

One way to stay cognitively sharp is to eat fewer carbs (which boost blood sugar) and eat more fat, says Perlmutter.

“There is a clear relationship between elevated levels of blood sugar and increased risk of Alzheimer’s.”

One study, published in 2013 in the New England Journal of Medicine, tracked 2,067 healthy adults for seven years and found that the higher their average glucose level, even if they weren’t diabetic, the more likely they were to develop dementia. For instance, those with a level of 115 milligrams per deciliter were 18 percent more at risk than those measuring 100 milligrams per deciliter.

A 2012 study published in Neurology followed 266 adults for four years and found that those with higher blood sugar saw certain areas of the brain shrink 6 to 10 percent more than those with lower blood sugar. Gluten can also be problematic, advises Perlmutter, when it’s inflammatory and driving brain degeneration.

In contrast, good fat, like that in avocados, fatty fish, coconut oil and walnuts, serves as a foundation for neurons and an efficient, clean-burning fuel source for the brain. This is particularly helpful in someone with early-stage Alzheimer’s, says Bredesen, because the disease can make it harder for the brain to use sugar for fuel. In some cases,

both doctors recommend an extremely low-carb, or “ketogenic” diet (fewer than 60 grams of carbs per day). Starved of carbohydrates, the liver produces fat-like compounds called ketones, a brain-fuel source shown to stimulate growth of new neural networks.

Bredesen also recommends 12 hours of fasting each night, with zero food intake within three hours of going to sleep. Fasting promotes a process called autophagy, by which the brain essentially cleans itself of damaged cellular material. Eight hours of sleep is also vital. According to University of Rochester research, the space between brain cells opens up during sleep, allowing cleansing channels of fluid to flow more freely. “If you were operating your house 24/7 with no time to rest or clean, it would be disastrous,” says Bredesen.

“The same is true of your brain.”

Also, they say, keep teeth clean because bacterial infections, including those in the gums, have been shown to hasten formation of neuron-killing plaque. Also critically examine the prescription drugs being ingested. A recent study of 74,000 people published in JAMA Neurology found that regular use of heartburn drugs like Prilosec and Nexium increased dementia risk by 42 to 52 percent. Meanwhile, anticholinergic drugs like Benadryl and statin drugs prescribed to manage cholesterol have also been linked to increased dementia. “We see ‘statin brain’ all the time,” observes Perlmutter, who says once patients go off the drugs, they tend to get better.

False Hope or Sound Advice

Fargo says researchers are keenly interested in many of the ideas in Bredesen’s paper. Although it’s too early to endorse them, numerous studies are underway. But he wonders if some patients that assert that they’ve reversed dementia actually suffered from something else, like sleep apnea or depression.

Bredesen stands by his research, asserting that the 10 patients in his paper had all been formally diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or its precursors. One 69-year-old entrepreneur that was

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Lifestyle changes can prevent and slow cognitive decline.

Some say they also reverse it.

Get-Smart Supplements Curcumin: This potent constituent in turmeric (the yellow spice that gives curry its flavor) has been shown to combat many of the problems that contribute to brain degeneration, including inflammation, free radical damage and high blood sugar. It also boosts growth of new brain cells.

Take 500 milligrams (mg) twice daily or eat a diet rich in curry.

DHA (docosahexaenoic acid): This omega-3 fatty acid serves as a key building block for brain cell membranes. Take 1,000 mg daily (derived from fish oil or algae) or eat lots of fatty fish.

Coconut oil: It’s rich in medium-chain triglycerides, an efficient, clean-burning fuel source for the brain. Take one or two teaspoons daily.

Probiotics: These help fortify the intestinal lining, reducing the gut permeability and inflammation that can impact cognitive health. They also support production of key neurotransmitters and the brain-derived neurotrophic factor brain growth hormone. Look for supplements or foods containing Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus brevis, Bifidobacterium lactis and Bifidobacterium longum.

B vitamins: High levels of the amino acid homocysteine have long been linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease; have levels checked and if they’re elevated, B6 and B12 can reduce them.

Source: David Perlmutter

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planning to close his business after 11 years of mental decline is now expanding it. A 49-year-old woman that scored poorly on neuropsychological tests showed no signs of cognitive decline when she was tested again nine months later. In all, more than 100 people have participated in the program. “We have people that are fourand-a-half years out and doing very well,” he says, noting that such strategies aren’t likely to work for someone with advanced Alzheimer’s.

In some cases, the results may be more subtle, but for those caring for a sick loved one, any positive progress means a lot. Paul Tramontozzi knows.

After his father, then 75, was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia, the New York City financial advisor attended a Sharp Again Naturally meeting seeking advice. “I was skeptical, but when the answer you get from everyone else is, ‘There’s nothing you can do,’ you become more willing to listen.” He took his father off his cholesterol medication, fed him spoonfuls of coconut oil daily and put him on a specific supplement regimen. His balance improved and he could participate in family outings again. “If you had told me a few years ago we’d be able to take Dad to a restaurant for his 80th birthday, I would have said, ‘No way.’ But we did.”

Tramontozzi says his father isn’t cured, but the advice he obtained facilitated more time together and insights on how to avoid a similar fate. “These are all things a healthy 37-year-old should be doing right now anyway. I just wish we’d found out earlier.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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Hatha Yoga and Meditation in Garland

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h a k t i Yo g a in order to reset Center is the mind, and providing a then rejoice in community space the sweetness in Garland where of meditation. individuals can “When you do revel in the physimovements, you cal, mental and are also working emotional benefits on breath; it has of traditional hato be connected. tha yoga. “I started The breath is a practicing yoga 10 tool to awaken years ago for fitthe energy and ness,” says owner change people’s Patricia Alonso. perception of “Then I met my themselves and teacher, Yogarupa of the world,” Patricia Alonso and Rod Stryker Rod Stryker, who says Alonso. The helped me to restudio teaches alize that yoga is that even if there actually medicine, is a pose that may and that you can not be available modify your mental to everyone, the and physical state breath is a comwith the power of the mon denominator, breath.” regardless of abil Alonso explains that she was inity or experience doing yoga. spired to open a studio because offerings All of the instructors at the studio in East Dallas for traditional yoga were are certified with at least 200 hours of almost nonexistent. The classes at Shakti yoga training, and are CPR certified.

Yoga Center reflect the teachings of tra“I only take in people who honor their ditional Hatha Yoga as taught by Krishpractice. Whatever they are doing in namacharya, the father of modern yoga, their lives is transmitted in their class, who used it for therapy. All other modso they must have a personal practice,” ern yoga modalities, including Iyengar, says Alonso. The instructors proashtanga, Bikram and others, stem from vide modifications for all poses this. When you break down the word so that attendees at different hatha, ha means sun and tha means experience levels can enjoy moon. “There are two hemispheres in the benefits. the body,” says Alonso. “Doing yoga

The class offerings start brings these energies together.” early at 5:30

“The majority of yoga studios only a.m. with tantric teach the physical aspect of the prackundalini yoga, tice,” says Alonso. “We believe half where students of the benefit of yoga is meditation.” focus not only on Students are required in every class to breath and movesit for at least five to 15 minutes practicment, but one step ing pranayama, or breathing exercises, further to the

movement of energetics. “In traditional yoga, we believe there is a light that is our inner fire, which can create transformation,” says Alonso. “In kundalini class, we make use of these energetic concepts.” Also, later every morning there is a sun vinyasa class, which is an energizing sequence that focuses on opening the heart and energy so that attendees start their day feeling focused and alert. A shorter, 45-minute class is offered at lunchtime for anyone who wants a quick pick-me-up in the middle of the day.

Later in the day, the studio offers a shakti flow, which is a mix of vigorous and balancing poses for adults, and YOGA for Kids on Wednesdays. The weekdays conclude with evening classes that build deep relaxation and calm including moon vinyasa and restorative yoga. On weekends, the studio offers donation-based community classes in the mornings and conclude Sundays with yin yoga and yoga nidra.

“We teach people that at the end of class, the world hasn’t changed, the circumstances are the same,” says Alonso. “But whatever they experienced on the mat transformed them and will help them approach challenges with a different perspective and higher understanding activated with their yoga practice” Location: Shakti Yoga Center, 118 W. Centerville Rd, Ste. 300, Garland 75041. For more information, call 469-573-8821 or visit ShaktiYogaCenter.com. See ad, page 12

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Commonsense Healthy and Beauty Secrets

by Lisa Cobb

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xtremes are rarely healthy, and too much of a good thing isn’t always a good thing. It’s very important to exercise, eat a healthy diet, get adequate sleep and have fulfilling professional, personal, and spiritual relationships.

Lack of sleep is one of the quickest ways to get one’s entire life out of balance. Without sleep, our immune system becomes compromised. This sets the stage for us to become less resistant to viruses, infections and stress. Without adequate rest, our minds are not as sharp and our bodies become more fatigued. Our skin looks fatigued and sallow. We tend to live in the very unnatural state of being plugged in 24/7. Most of us have very poor sleep hygiene. It is very important for the bedroom to be device-free to get quality, uninter-

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rupted sleep. This means no television, computer, tablet or cell phones.

Inflammation is at the root of most all disease in the body. The typical American diet is chock full of food that causes a lot of it. Gluten, most particularly in wheat, often causes bloating, puffiness, constipation, headaches and fatigue. Sugar and foods high in sugar content, such as corn, also cause inflammation. Alcohol causes inflammation, especially wine and cocktails mixed with sweet liquors and sugary concoctions. If we consume alcohol, it is best to drink clear alcohol (gin, vodka, tequila) without mixers.

Acne is often the result of eating an inflammatory diet. Try cutting out all wheat, sugar and dairy for two weeks before going with a pharmaceutical solution. This usually does the trick.

People are “peeling away their youth”, so to speak. This is definitely a category where the less is more philosophy applies. Be wary of med spas and doctor’s offices that push frequent peeling of the skin. Because our skin is a protective barrier, it doesn’t make sense to be constantly compromising it with aggressive peels and excess exfoliation.

The skin thins as we age, so constant peeling makes no sense. We want to build up the dermal barrier, not tear it down. Microneedling is a great procedure for this. A mild peel has its place every once in a while, but definitely not frequently. Regular use of quality skin care products containing vitamin A will increase cellular turnover, and the skin will slough naturally when it is ready.

We constantly hear that we need drink more water, yet many of us don’t.

Additionally, caffeine and alcohol are very dehydrating and interfere with our anti-diuretic hormone. Consumption of meat also depletes hydration in the body, as it takes more water to digest. Some people just don’t like plain water, but we

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can drink lots of water during the day by giving it a little boost of antioxidants and flavor with fruit lemonades. In a blender, put two cups of watermelon, the juice of four lemons or limes, a pinch of cayenne pepper and one quart of water. Then, blend and strain. If it needs additional sweetening, use a little stevia. Keep this in the refrigerator and further dilute it when drinking it. It tastes great with peaches, nectarines, pineapple or strawberries.

In Western medicine, the lymphatic system is almost totally overlooked, yet it is one of the most important systems in our body. All toxins are eliminated through our lymphatic system. There is twice as much lymph the body as there is blood, yet the lymphatic system has no pump, like the heart. Furthermore 70 percent of lymph is in the gut, which is why most people accumulate weight and bloating in their abdomen.

We are bombarded with commercials for probiotics and products to improve digestive health. Stagnant lifestyle results in stagnant lymph, which results in poor digestion, inflammation and constipation. The only way to move lymph is through exercise, deep core breathing and weight training. So hit the gym, take the stairs, walk the dog, and get moving.

Dry skin brushing stimulates lymph and there are lymphatic treatments and lymphatic massage offered in a small number of spas.

Lisa Cobb is founder and owner of Luxury on Lovers, a comprehensive beauty and health spa for women and men that offers cryotherapy and salt therapy, located 4703 W. Lovers Lane, in Dallas. For more information, call 214-352-8800.

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WORKPLACE WISDOM Mindfulness in Corporate Life

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he workplace can be filled with stress, egos and distractions that challenge the productive and happy atmosphere we desire. Both employees and employers are adopting mindfulness to help cope and transform both themselves and their work environment.

Rooted in Eastern philosophies like Buddhism, most workplace mindfulness programs have stripped the techniques to a secular form more appealing to skeptics or adherents of other religions. The key practice—simply known as “sitting” or meditation—involves focusing our attention on our thoughts, breathing, emotions or bodily sensations for a set time period, while the term mindfulness refers to the ability to be aware of the present moment, whether meditating or in a business meeting.

While Fortune 500 companies like Procter & Gamble, Aetna and General Mills have instituted formal mindfulness programs, Michael Carroll, meditation teacher, executive coach and the author of Awake at Work, says that the mindfulness revolution has been largely seeded from the ground up.

It’s emerged through people exploring the practices in their personal lives, and then bringing them to work.

Personal and Professional Benefits

Jacqueline Gallo, operational excellence manager for Whitcraft Group, a manufacturing plant in Eastford, Connecticut, discovered meditation 12 years ago while seeking solace during a traumatic time. Today, Gallo does three short sits a week and occasionally participates in 10-day retreats. Whitcraft doesn’t offer meditation to employees, but Gallo says mindfulness enables her to be available to her staff and solve problems without getting “swept off my feet so easily by all the desires, agendas and emotions confronted at work.”

Carroll cautions that it’s not about trying to eliminate our own or others’ emotional agendas or personal biases at work; rather, individuals use mindfulness to become more conscious of and relaxed about them. “Meditation helps develop agility in viewing… to self-regulate, drop fixed mindsets, become self-aware,” explains Carroll, who has coached university presidents, CEOs and nonprofit executives in mindful leadership

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Corporate Acceptance

While meditation may be on the upswing in the workplace, it was a battle to legitimize it, according to Tara Healey, program director for mindfulness-based learning at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (HPHC). A longtime meditation practitioner, Healey started the Mind the Moment program a decade ago while serving as an organizational capacity building consultant. Surveys had shown that employees were overwhelmed and dissatisfied, but lacked the skills to rectify their situation.

“The leadership said, ‘Great, let’s do it, but not tell anyone,’” relates Healey. She notes that meditation, a core component of her multifaceted mindfulness course covering everything from workplace stress to mindful listening, wasn’t accepted in the workplace at that point.

Today, 30 percent of her company’s 1,050 employees have completed a six-week class introducing them to the power of mindfulness; some go on to participate in a guided monthly group meditation practice or use company meditation rooms for individual practice. The health services company also offers the course to its member companies throughout New England. To date, more than 12,350 people in 174 companies have participated, encompassing varied fields from higher education and health to finance and technology. A survey of employees showed that initially 99 percent felt it was a good use of their time; another taken six months later found that 87 percent were still using the techniques.

HPHC informatics analyst Stephanie Oddleifson, who took the course nearly 10 years ago, says it transformed her way of thinking and behaving in the workplace and furnished a set of practices she uses every day. In times of conflict, “I was so quick to make up stories in my head and jump to conclusions previously,” she says. “Now I’m able to pause before responding and observe my thoughts without getting caught up in them. I can diffuse tense situations with humor and not take things personally.”

Additional research substantiates the anecdotal evidence for meditation’s workplace benefits. In 2015, scientists from Canada’s University of British Columbia and Germany’s Chemnitz University of Technology compiled data from 20-plus neurology studies, finding significant correlations between meditation and areas of the brain related to capacities for self-regulation, introspection and complex thinking. A Rice University study specifically found a positive relationship between workplace mindfulness, job performance and employee retention.

While workplace mindfulness programs vary and may incorporate helpful talks, encouraging readings and group discussions, Healey and Carroll both caution that reading or talking about mindfulness or meditation is no substitute for the practice itself, which many find challenging. “You won’t taste the benefits just reading about it,” remarks Healey. “The practice will come into play come showtime.”

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One-Person Pamper Party Natural Ways to Refresh and Renew

by April Thompson

Pampering ourselves isn’t a luxury so much as a necessity to refresh and renew mind, body and spirit.

and olive oil to care for skin and hair.

Locally, natural spas’ pampering services may range from botanically based facials and mud masks to herbal body wraps and hot stone massage.

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Spas have been synonymous with pampering throughout the ages.

“Every civilization around the world has had some kind of communal gathering place for people to practice ‘self-healing’,” says Jeremy McCarthy, group director of Spa & Wellness for the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and author of The Psychology of Spas & Wellbeing.

From ancient Greek bathhouses to Japan’s beloved natural hot springs, spas have long served as sacred places of healing and restoration.

Indeed, many treatments provided at today’s eco-spas draw inspiration from traditional uses of herbs, honey

While busy people tend to put off selfcare, there are treats to suit any schedule or budget—from getting a quick manicure or pedicure at a neighborhood eco-nail salon to visiting a yoga or wellness center.

For a quick, healthy pick-me-up, visit an organic juice bar. Opt for businesses that feature fresh, whole ingredients rather than pre-mixed powders or sugar-laden juices; to give the immune system an extra lift, add a natural booster shot of ginger or turmeric. Most grocery stores now carry cold-pressed juices that can pack as much as six pounds of produce into a single bottle.

An honored ritual that continues

to restore spent spirits is drinking a cup of tea. Whether sipped at home, as part of a British high tea featuring Earl Grey or as part of a traditional Japanese green tea ceremony steeped in Zen, tea time allows us to slow down and savor the moment along with the aromas in our cup. Also, antioxidant-rich tea is fortifying.

Salt room visits, another healthy pleasure that has spread throughout the U.S., dates back 150 years to an indigenous Polish practice. Research indicates that salt therapy, or halotherapy, can help improve conditions such as asthma and allergies and support the immune, nervous and lymphatic systems (see Tinyurl. com/SaltRoomPampering). Universally restful salt rooms also offer a unique sensory experience.

Another highly accessible way to treat body and mind is to move in a joyful way. Consider taking up a playful new class for de-stressing and stretching such as trapeze yoga, conscious dance or any other dance. Aerial yoga, using suspended trapeze-like supports, helps lengthen the spine and strengthen muscles in ways not easily achieved on the ground. Dance delivers health and fitness bonuses in the midst of having fun.

If we’re not in the habit of pampering ourselves, it’s time to stretch our beliefs about what we deserve.

We’ll find bliss is an attainable luxury.

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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ver the years, there have been fads that bring me new challenges. This happens because people desire better, clearer, softer, healthier skin. They try products and services that do not deliver. Here are just a few tips that will deliver healthier, clearer, better skin.

n Open the drawers and cabinets. If there are eight different products from six different companies, there is a problem. We want healthy and holistic, yet we are mixing chemicals with no real idea of what we are mixing together. Find a botanical line from a cosmeceutical company, because they make their own ingredients from raw to finish. Over-the-counter-products buy ingredients in an open market.

n Clean make-up brushes weekly with a liquid soap like Dove and air dry them. Keeping two sets of makeup brushes is an excellent idea. We do not want to put bacteria on our skin from an oily buildup.

n Use broad-spectrum SPF sunscreen for full protection. If it is not white when we place it on your skin, we are using chemicals. Zinc is a natural ingredient that is white. Warm the

product in the hands and on the skin and the white will disappear.

n Clean pillow cases or flip them, but we should not sleep in our body soil and elimination. At night, cellular respiration occurs and our body is dumping waste.

We will notice this in the mirror in the morning. Clean pillows will make a difference and slow the aging process.

n Products are only part of the answer.

Our body is eliminating more cells with every year that passes, and keeping up is key to a healthy, soft skin. A good esthetician can help with enzymes, mild acids for bacterial issues and microdermabrasion, a mechanical exfoliation that can be mild, but is incredibly effective when combined with other exfoliation methods.

n Energy, is another incredibly holistic opportunity to deal with skin concerns or aging. LED light therapy can turn on different signals in the brain, create cell-to-cell communication, stimulate cell growth and take free radical oxygen cells and turn them into water at a cellular rate, creating a softer appearance in the skin while slowing the aging process. Controlled electrical devices can stimulate cell growth,

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here are many different styles of Pilates and instructors with extremely varied experience and styles. The most important step in choosing an instructor is to ask them about their training and whether they have experience that matches our specific needs. Instructors also want to be paired with clients that can really benefit from their experience, and they will be happy to refer students to someone else.

Some people are looking for a hard workout and to “feel the burn”.

Others may have recently rehabilitated an injury through physical therapy and are ready to start exercising slowly and carefully. Senior citizens might want to build muscle tone in a safe environment, while an elite athlete wants to enhance their specific skill.

There is an instructor out there that will be just right. That is the great thing about Pilates; it really is for every body. Wherever we are in our fitness journey, Pilates can help. The DFW area has a wealth of amazing instructors, and finding the right one might lead to a lifelong relationship.

To find a local certified instructor, visit PilatesMethodAlliance.com.

Cris Stone is a PMA certified Pilates teacher in Rockwall.

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Pilates Unbound New Fusions with Yoga, Dance and Boxing

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ith 11,000 studios across the U.S., “Pilates continues to grow because an increasingly wide spectrum of people are discovering how it can benefit them,” says Elizabeth Anderson, executive director of the Pilates Method Alliance, in Miami.

Pilates instructor Amanda January, who works at The Carriage Club, in Kansas City, eventually became an instructor because, “I love the challenge of it. I had always been a dancer, and found Pilates provides the movement therapy that my dance classes lack.”

Current trends are combining Pilates not only with yoga, but also dance and even boxing. “My favorite fusion Pilates class is barre,” says Halley Willcox, a certified Pilates teacher originally from Austin, Texas, now a grad student at the University of Arizona, in Tucson. Barre classes mix classical ballet exercises with yoga and Pilates (see Tinyurl.com/Barre4Fitness).

The boxing variation, called piloxing, incorporates pugilistic moves and barefoot interval training. “No prior

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experience is necessary; the possibilities are endless,” comments Willcox.

Anderson believes, “The growth we’re observing is due to the fact that Pilates addresses fitness across the entire body, rather than parts. It creates a wonderful feeling of overall well-being; the exercise is done in a balanced manner on all planes and is coordinated with conscious breathing. Plus, it doesn’t cause injuries, it prevents them.”

Fosters Self-Confidence

“Through focus and breath awareness, Pilates, not unlike meditation and yoga, helps you become more aware of your body, which makes you more comfortable in your own skin,” says January.

Social psychologist Amy Cuddy’s TED talk, “Change Your Posture, Grow Your Confidence, Follow Your Dreams,” shares the results of her Harvard University research, which demonstrates how people that assume what she calls “power postures” actually change the chemistry in their brains, boosting

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confidence on many levels. Pilates is recognized as a highly effective way to improve posture.

Helps Coordination and Rehabilitation Many dancers and professional athletes access the therapeutic qualities of Pilates to help them recover from injuries and enhance balance and coordination.

Anderson remarks, “With a qualified teacher, Pilates can be applied as a post-rehabilitation modality once postsurgery physical therapy is completed, to further strengthen the body. Elite athletes such as professional dancers, baseball and football players, ice skaters and equestrians are also finding ways that Pilates can strengthen and assist them with their performances, wellbeing and injury prevention.”

One of the ways that Pilates helps is by affecting body fascia. “Muscles work together, not individually, within the fascia, and the best way to change the muscle is through resistance,” says January. “It’s why Pilates uses spring tension, resistance bands and even jumping. Pilates improves balance and coordination because all the muscles work together. The entire body is learning how to dance in unison with itself.”

Boosts Immunity “The more I committed to a regular Pilates practice, the more I noticed I wasn’t getting sick as often,” says January. “Pilates helps boost the immune system through reducing stress, a well-known contributor to disease. It’s accessible to people of all ages. You don’t have to be flexible or strong to begin, just willing.”

She offers this advice to beginners.

“Check out all the local studios to see what they offer. It’s best to start out taking classes twice a week with a certified teacher for two to three months.

That’s easy to commit to. Then you can see if Pilates is right for you.”

Aimee Hughes, a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO, is a doctor of naturopathy on the faculty of the Yandara Yoga Institute. Connect at ChezAimee@gmail.com.

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Stephen Dinan Outlines America’s Noble Destiny Bridging Our Political Divide is Key

by Mary Magline

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tephen Dinan, founder and CEO of The Shift Network, is a champion of the transpartisan movement that seeks to transcend America’s current political climate to realize greater unity and understanding.

His new book, Sacred America, Sacred World: Fulfilling Our Mission in Service to All, offers innovative, practical solutions for engaging citizens in an emerging whole.

Dinan has forwarded thinking in his work with the Institute of Noetic Sciences, where he helped shape the Shift in Action and One Minute Shift programs, and with the Esalen Center for Theory & Research, a think tank he helped create to explore human potential frontiers. He is also an active member of the Evolutionary Leadership and Transformational Leadership councils.

What political problem tops the list if we’re to make progress on anything?

We all know that American politics suffers from extreme polarization.

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political process. In the last two decades, moderates have become far less prominent, giving way to ideologues on both sides of the aisle. As a result, Congress is virtually unable to legislate, because politicians on the left and right insist they have all the answers. They often refuse to work with the president if he is from the other party. This childish behavior is a far cry from the bipartisan approach to solving problems that once made this country great. Our country is falling apart and we need to renew ourselves by finding a sacred vision of national unity.

The fast-growing transpartisan movement offers an answer that can be aided by perspectives of transpersonal psychology and a visionary spiritual dimension drawn from wisdom traditions of the East and West.

How is transpartisan best defined?

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we transcend limiting conservative and liberal categories by using dialogue and maturity in embracing the truths of all parties, while leaving behind their excesses and errors.

We can belong to any party and claim an important piece of the truth; a singular truth we stand for, such as liberty or social justice or economic growth, but it represents only a personal selection from a larger set of sacred American principles. To attain insight into these principles, we must move to an enlightened vision that honors all political perspectives, seeing each as a valuable, yet incomplete contribution toward the emerging whole.

Why have you called for a sacred America?

“Sacred” is a word that binds us together in the mystery of life and links us into a single human family in which ultimately no one is our enemy. A sacred worldview leads to a life filled with respect and reverence. It informs and enables us as we reach for our highest destiny as a country, not built on a desire to be number one, but a humble sense of calling, animated by a spirit of service to all.

America is being called to explore new frontiers politically, economically and spiritually, in service to our own citizens and the world. We are to embrace a path away from the waste and tragedy of war and toward universal health, sustainability and prosperity. It requires the best of both progressive and conservative values and a collaborative style of politics that seeks higher ground. Global accords and councils will replace the endless posturing of every military era.

What have you, as a progressive, learned from conservatives?

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Extending a hand of friendship across the aisle is ultimately one of the most important things we can do as citizens.

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he holidays bring buffet feasts, ribboned gifts, stockings of goodies, ornaments and tinsel that to animals all look good enough to eat. Pets can get into trouble, especially if they’re away from home. Boarding may be the best alternative when the family travels for holidays.

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Brad Nierenberg blogs about dogs at PawsitivelyBradleyNierenberg.com, from Wilmington, Delaware. He relates an experience when friends watched Bitsy, his Cavalier King Charles spaniel, and she escaped out the front door. Fortunately, a neighbor found her. Afterward, he says, “I asked other dog-crazy owners which kennel they’d recommend.”

Kennels used to be an indoor cage with a dog door to a fenced run area outside. Dogs could see each other, but not play together. Well-heeled facilities offered fancy amenities, geared more 36

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to impress the owner than comfort the pet and were generally bereft of enriching experiences.

“Pets are living, breathing, loving creatures, and boarding facilities not yet up to speed need to catch up to how people feel about pets today,” says Charlotte Biggs, COO of the nonprofit International Boarding and Pet Service Association, near Austin, Texas. It helps its members create safe, responsible pet care facilities by including holistic, positive and green practices in their safety and training manuals.

Susan Briggs, co-founder of the independent Professional Animal Care Certification Council for the pet care industry, in Houston, advises, “Take a tour. Kennels should be clean and organized. You should feel comfortable with the staff.”

“Do the employees talk about your pet like you’re bringing the car in for an oil change? If it’s ignored in favor

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of paperwork, maybe you should keep looking,” says Josh Brown, owner of Far North Kennel, in Anchorage, Alaska.

“You want to go where the staff bends down and lets your pet come to them.

It should be obvious your dog’s going to get positive human interaction. When you walk out after touring the facility, you should feel better about boarding than when you walked in.”

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Costs vary, so ask what’s included in the basic fee, such as group play, treats, administered meds, special bedding and feeding the same food as at home.

The pet also should be able to have their bed, toys and favorite things with them. Also be clear about medications, health or mobility issues and special bedding or grooming preferences. An apparent bargain can be either less than expected or more expensive once all costs are totaled.

“Ask if titers are accepted in lieu of current vaccinations, and don’t feel pressured to over-vaccinate,” advises Briggs, who explains that titers assess levels of immunity from previous vaccinations. She also suggests asking about the facility’s emergency plan, including evacuation.

The more information everyone has, the better the pet’s stay will be.

Socialized dogs or cats should be able to enjoy group playtime or a communal catio (enclosed indoor/outdoor space for felines); others would rather watch from afar. Stays should be individualized, not uniform. Facility owners suggest first booking a day visit and then an overnight as a test.

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“Some facilities like ours offer webcam options so you can ‘visit’ with your dog while you’re traveling,” says Brown. Texting kennel updates and selfies of an employee with a pet can also ease any worries.

“I just want my pet in a place where she is safe, secure, well cared for and loved,” says Nierenberg. Though apart, pets and their people can all enjoy a fresh adventure.

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Pets Rest and Play in Comfort and Health at these DFW Boarding Facilities Our pets are members of our family, to be sure. Unfortunately, they cannot always accompany us on our travels.

It’s important to find just the right “hotel” for them so they are not unduly stressed by our absence and we can have peace of mind about their custodial care.

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Dogs large and small love playing and lodging at Canine Country Club and Wellness Center. Pups have a packed schedule each day, which includes breakfast, morning activities, nap time, afternoon actives, dinner and belly rubs before sleep. Activities include an obstacle course, tetherball, swimming, Frisbee, tennis ball catching, diving contests in the lake and more; allowing dogs to socialize and enjoy their time. Medications are administered as needed. All boarding areas are climate controlled. Also on-site is a wellness center that offers dental, fitness and nutrition services.

Cat boarding is also available.

Odyssey pets has been serving the Dallas area since 2005. The pet shop stocks holistic pet foods, treats and high-quality pet supplies. Also on-site is a dog boarding and daycare center; which comes complete with five potty breaks, at least one hour of play time daily, blankets and soft music at night.

Grooming services are also available, and products used are all-natural and free of parabens and harsh chemicals. The shop was awarded Retailer of the Year from 2014-2016 by Pet Product News.

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Location: 14999 Preston Rd., Ste. 400A, Dallas. For more information, call 972-407-1166 or visit OdysseyPets.biz.

Resort for Pets at Eagle Mountain Lake This resort-style boarding facility caters to dogs, cats, avian and exotic pets. Dog lodging includes four-foot by five-foot or four-foot by six-foot suites with tempered glass fronts, individual field turf yards, individualized attention, medical care, grooming, photo updates, pet report cards and a 24-

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Location: 9635 Boat Club Rd., Fort Worth. For more information, call 817236-5115 or visit ResortForPets.com.

Urban Paws Urban Paws is a pet retreat center in downtown Dallas that provides boarding, daycare, grooming, training and more. The facility houses more than 19,000 feet of oversized townhomes, and indoor and outdoor parks.

Dogs are fed high-quality holistic, food at breakfast and lunchtime. All boarded dogs are taken to the park four times a day, with a daycare addon option which includes a full day of play. The sleeping quarters have raised beds and large windows overlooking downtown. Siblings boarding together receive a $15 discount.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Bikes vs. Cars by Earth Day Texas & TEDxSMU — 6:30-8:30pm. Join us for a screening of Bikes Vs Cars at the Angelika Film Center & Café to discover how bikes benefit the lives of countless individuals, yet frighten a few corporations. 5321 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas.

Children’s Author Visit — 7-8pm. Children’s author, Chris Barton, will be reading his story Mighty Truck. All ages are welcome to attend the event and join Barton in crafting an original superhero story.

Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N Heartz Rd, Coppell.

Creative Meditation — 7-8pm. Sit back, relax and be guided through a mind and body relaxation and visualization. Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, 13914 Josey Ln, Farmers Branch. BKDallas.net.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3

Silent Disco Yoga with Dallas Fitness Ambassadors — 6:30-8:30pm. Slip on noise-cancelling headphones that light up and get lost in the music during your flow. We will be on the rooftop of the parking garage behind Max›s Wine Dive with views of our beautiful city. $15. W Village 3699 McKinney Ave, Dallas.

doTERRA ONE Fall Tour — 7-9pm. Join us as we share our vision of changing the world one community, one person, one drop of essential oil at a time.

Free. Courtyard & TownePlace Suites by Marriott, 2200 Bass Pro Ct, Grapevine.

First Thursday Late Night: Aviation — 7-9pm.

Fly your paper airplane through the atmosphere and learn how birds inspired modern aviation in this hands-on exploration inspired by our traveling exhibition. Free with admission. Perot Museum, 2201 N Field St, Dallas. PerotMuseum.org.

savethedate THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 5th Annual Sustainable Leadership Awards 5:30PM Celebrate the 2016 North Texas leaders in business, non-profits and volunteers who are making a difference in our community.

Started in 2012, the awards are known as the “Green Oscars”. The Keynote speaker this year is Howard Garrett, the “Dirt Doctor.

Dinner tickets are $35, Sustaining Membership $55 and Tree Hugger membership $75.

Presented by Green Source DFW, a program of the Memnosyne Foundation Location: Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218 For more information and to purchase tickets visit GreenSourceDFW.org

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Fall Plant Sale Safaris — 3-4pm. This pre-sale tour

by Director of Horticulture Roger Sanderson shows you how to incorporate native and adapted plants into your landscape. $16/non-members, $12/members. Texas Discovery Gardens, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas. 214-428-7476. Contact@TexasDiscoveryGardens.org. TexasDiscoveryGardens. org/Upcoming_Exhibits.php.

Gong Meditation Workshop with Kenny Kolter — 6:30-8pm. The physical sound and vibration of the gong is powerful and soothing. Enter the studio, lie down on a nest of blankets and bolsters, and allow the sounds to “wash” over you. $20. Dallas Yoga Center, 4525 Lemmon Ave, Dallas. 214-443-9642.

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Snore and Explore: Birds of Paradise Sleepover — 6:30pm-8am. Enjoy after-hours access to intriguing exhibits, exclusive demonstrations and hands-on discovery — with a late-night snack, 3D movie and light breakfast to round out the experience. Perot Museum, 2201 N Field St, Dallas. 214-756-5751.

Naturally Sweet: A Celebration Under the Stars — 7-10pm. Join us along with Tarrant County Commissioner Gary Fickes for an enchanted evening of savory and sweet tasting from local restaurants, wine and cocktails, live music, dancing and a silent auction. $135/non-member, $100/member. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. 817491-6333. BJNC.org/Events-Naturally-Sweet.php.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5

Peak Fitness Challenge Hike — 8am-2pm. North Franklin Peak is the highest peak in the park at 7,192 feet in elevation; with over 2,000 feet in elevation gain from the trailhead to the top. Meet at Tom Mays Unit, West Cottonwood Springs trailhead. $3/ adult, $1/child. Franklin Mountain State Park. 915-

savethedate SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Allergy Elimination, Desensitizing, Immune Activation Seminar 8:30am - 4pm With Dr. Bernard Straile, BS, DC, the developer of the SHOW Method and inventor of the IMAET System. In this hands-on seminar/ workshop you will learn: basic muscle testing/ kinesiology, principles of epigenetics, how to interact with cellular DNA and harmonize mutations. Participants will be able to be scanned for thousands of allergens, pathogens, environmental toxins, emotions as well as experience a feedback treatment. Cost $ 98.

Location: Hilton Dallas Lincoln Center 5410 LBJ Freeway, Dallas For more information and to register: 315-430 4211 or IMAET.com

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Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes — 8am. We Step Out to do our part to Stop Diabetes®. Participants are changing the future and making a positive impact in the lives of those who are affected by diabetes.

Grand Prairie AirHogs Stadium, 1600 Lone Star Pkwy, Grand Prairie. StepOut.Diabetes.org.

Kids Club — 9-11am. Embrace the art of noise as we celebrate the sounds of our special exhibition. Take part in interactive activities, view our newest exhibition, and create your own art to take home. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1200. DMA.org.

Urban Bike Trails Triangle — 9am. We’ll bike to White Rock Lake, mostly via trails by the DART tracks, then head south along the lake to the Santa Fe Trail. Meet at Rusty Tacos, NE corner of Greenville Ave and University Blvd, Dallas. 214-526-3733.

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Spiritual Partnership — 10am. This four part series for couples only supports us in having more love in our lives and creating more love in the world through spiritual partnership. $50/couple. CSLDallas, International Pkwy 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 115, Dallas. 972-866-9988. CSLDallas.org.

Starting Seeds Indoors — 11am-12:30pm. This class will cover how to grow your own starts from seed at home to get the most out of the planting season. Free. Biodiversity Education Center. 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell. KCB@CoppellTX.gov

Game Day on the Square — 12-6pm. The City of Coppell has teamed up with Old Town Coppell businesses to host a «Game Day on the Square.”

Bring the whole family, blankets, chairs and school spirit. Old Town Squatr, 768 W Main St, Coppell.

SoulCPR: Family Workshop with Linda Sprague — 2:30-5:30pm. This class will include a soul transformation process to help people retrieve lost parts of themselves that are stuck in family memories or traumas. $60. Dallas Yoga Center, 4525 Lemmon Ave, Dallas. 214-443-9642. DallasYogaCenter.com

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network PurpleStride — 6:30am. Join us for a day filled with hope and inspiration to raise funds, awareness and support for pancreatic cancer with a 5K run and one mile walk. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas. Bit.ly/2eDuLYZ.

savethedate SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Chakra Workshop 1-4pm There is more to Yoga than just the poses.

This Chakra Workshop introduces the concept of how to tap into your energy stores, look for blockages and find ways to remove them to restore health, vitality and awareness. For Yoga veterans or if you are just beginning your Yoga practice journey. Taught by Peggy Breeze.

Presented by Dhyana Yoga Center 3131 Custer Rd, Suite 265, Plano 75075 For more information call 9762.750.1419 or visit DhyanaYogaCenter.com

Orchids 101 — 2:30-3pm. Members of the North Texas Orchid Society will be available to lend their expertise to your orchid growing questions. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. NHG.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8

Dallas Sierra Club Meeting — 7-8:30pm. Dan Leffel, photographer extraordinaire, will cover 3 of his latest photography trips: to Iceland in winter, Patagonia in their fall, and storm chasing on the high plains this past spring. Free. Brookhaven College, building H, 3939 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch.

972-699-1687. DallasSierraClub.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Rockwall County Balloon Festival – Nov 11-12.

4-10pm, Nov 11; 6am-10pm, Nov 12. Enjoy a day full of hot air balloon launches, balloon rides, concerts, kid’s zones, charity runs, and food and merchandise vendors. Smith Family Park, 100 Miss May Dr, Fate. RockwallCountyBalloonFestival.com.

to the diffusion and conservation of experimental cinema, and contemporary productions from local and international artists. Free with RSVP. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. NasherSculptureCenter.org.

Author Afternoon — 2-3pm. Long-time editor of Texas Monthly magazine and debut author, Skip Hollandsworth, will be at the Library on Sunday, November 13 to discuss his book. Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N Heartz Rd, Coppell.

Fossil Frenzy Wild Sunday — 2:30-4pm. We will look for some common fossils from the inland sea that once covered parts of Texas. Free. The Biodiversity Education Center, 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell.

972-304-3581. CNP@CoppellTX.gov.

Trinity River Run 2016 — 2:30-9pm. Grab your friends, dress up in your craziest costume and experience the beauty of the Trinity River in Dallas. $35-$95. Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, Dallas.

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FACC Dallas Beaujolais & Beyond Wine Festival — 6:30pm. Celebrate with more than 1,800 wine and food enthusiasts and savor delectable french breads, cheeses, pastries and featured delicacies. $75. Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemmon Ave, Dallas. FACCDallas.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12

White Rock Lake Clean-up — 8:15am. Walk and talk while picking up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club’s adopted section of White Rock Lake Park. Gloves, trash bags, etc. will be provided. White Rock Lake Park. 214-455-2115.

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Walnut Hill Art Festival — 10am-4pm. Stroll through booths displaying paintings, pottery, stained glass, photography and more from artists residing in North Texas. Walnut Hill United Methodist Church, 10066 Marsh Ln, Dallas. WHUMC.com/WalnutHill-Art-Festival.html.

2016 Living Healthy & Wealthy Group — 11am1pm. Angela Warr, Certified Professional Life & Wellness Coach is on a mission is to inspire and to empower attendees to “Live Well” by focusing on their fitness, nutrition, finances, credit restoration and self-care. Free. Josey Ranch Library, 1700 N Keller Springs Rd, Carrollton.

Bancroft Family Concerts — 2:30pm. The awardwinning Haven Trio presents contemporary classical music. Free. Horchow Auditorium, Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1200.

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13

Nature Program — 10-11am. Enjoy topics including plants of the mission, nature hik, tracks and scat, and geocaching. Free with park entry. Goliad State Park & Historic Site. Call park office for more information.

Holiday Watercolor Workshop: Primrose Cards — 12-4pm. Primroses offer the ideal red and green combination and are the perfect subject to use for uniquely personal holiday cards. Not all supplies included. $50. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. NHG.com.

Ultra-seeing Film Series — Each hour-long session will bring together major works from the rich collection of Light Cone, a French organization dedicated

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17

Take a Hike With a Homeless Dog — 9-10:30am.

The Grand Companions animal shelter brings dogs for visitors to walk on a park trail. Davis Mountain State Park. 432-426-3337 x224. Tara.Poloskey@ TPWD.Texas.gov.

Homeschool Class for Families: The Cat’s Meow — 11am-12:30pm. Discuss works of art in the galleries, participate in a hands-on activity, and create a work of art in the studio. $8/non-member, $5/ member. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1200. DMA.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Late Nights at the Dallas Museum of Art — 6pmmidnight. Each Late Night offers hundreds of experiences for visitors of all ages with performances, concerts, readings, film screenings, tours, talks, family programs and more. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1200. DMA.org.

Healthy Living Circle — 6:30-9:30pm. This class discusses delicious food to nourish our insides; fitness practices, ecofriendly home and personal care habits to nurture our outsides. CSLDallas, International Pkwy 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 115, Dallas. 972-866-9988. CSLDallas.org

TaKeTiNa: Life is Rhythm – 7:30-9pm. TaKeTiNa is a musical, meditative yet lively group process for re-connecting us to the natural rhythmic ability that already lies within us all. Experience simultaneously being deeply relaxed and completely alert. $25.

Dhyana Yoga Center, 3131 Custer Rd, Ste 265, Plano. DhyanaYogaCenter.com..

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19

Library Grand Opening — 9am-4pm. The Grand Opening Celebration features a full day of activities, including a ribbon cutting at 9am, food trucks, performances, balloon artists, face painting and crafts for all ages. Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N Heartz Rd, Coppell.

Trail Maintenance at Cedar Ridge Preserve — 9am. Come to the hilly terrain of Cedar Ridge Preserve to help maintain one of the better trail networks in Dallas. 7171 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas. 469-223-7902. DallasSierraClub.org.

Nasher Now Class for Adults — 10am. Explore the tactile and visual aspects of artist Michael Dean’s sculpture by drawing connections between the materials and forms he uses. $10/non-members, free/ members. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. NasherSculptureCenter.org.

Jingle Bash — 11am-5pm. Hosted by Etsy Dallas, the one-day engagement features hand-picked artists showcasing their original works at a fun-filled holiday shopping event and party. South Side Event Center at Gilley’s Dallas, 1135 S Lamar, Dallas.

EtsyDallas.com/Jingle-Bash/.

The Lantern Fest — 1pm. Enjoy seeing thousands of visitors gathering in awe at the sight of biodegradable lanterns floating through the night sky and up toward the heavens. $40-$55. Texas Motorplex, 7500 W US 287, Ennis. TheLanternFest.com/Location/Dallas/#233.

Pottery Workshop: Clay for the Birds — 1:303:30pm. Relax, have a glass of wine, and participate in our first pottery workshop with ceramic artist Rebecca Boatman. $50. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. NHG.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20

Indra Devi: The History of Women in Yoga with Eric Shaw — 1-4pm. With rare archival images, this lecture tells the story of Devi, her followers and predecessors. $30/by Nov 10, $40/after. Dallas Yoga Center, 4525 Lemmon Ave, Dallas. 214-443-9642.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23

Moon Vinyasa Yoga — 7-8:15pm. Wrap up your day with a class with a calming energetic effect, helping the mind and body to experience a deeper stillness.

Free. Shakti Yoga Center, 118 W Centerville Rd, Suite 300, Garland. ShaktiYogaCenter.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25

Black Friday Shopping Wildlife Style — 4-6pm.

Avoid the hassle of crowds and long lines and take a hike instead. Join us at Honey Creek Amphitheater in the South Sulphur Unit and take a hike with us.

Cooper Lake State Park, South Sulphur Unit. 903945-5256. Katelyn.Juenger@TPWD.Texas.gov.

Starstruck Stargazing Party — This party is for anyone who loves gazing up at the night sky observing the stars, constellations, planets and galaxies. $5/non-members, free/members. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. 817-4916333. BJNC.org.

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THANKSGIVING DAY THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot 9am

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Join us for the 49th running of The Trot, benefiting the Dallas Metropolitan YMCA. A north Texas Thanksgiving tradition, with nearly 30,000 participants expected to turn out to Dallas City Hall Plaza for the 8 mile race and 5K fun run. Come and work off your Turkey in advance. New this year is the Team Challenge, allowing people to sign-up a team of 4-6 runners.

daily Autumn at the Arboretum — 9am-5pm. With the welcome change of seasons comes one of “America’s Best Pumpkin Festivals” according to Fodor’s Travel and “One of the World’s 15 Most Breathtaking Gardens” by Architectural Digest. Enjoy through November 23. $15. Dallas Arboretum.

8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. 214-515-6612. KBruton@ dallasarboretum.org

Presented by Dallas Metropolitan YMCA For more information call 214-954-0500.

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27

Sacred Singing Workshop — Nov 27; Dec 1; Dec 8; Dec 15; Dec 18; Dec 24. 1:30pm; 6:30pm; 6:30pm; 6:30pm; 1:30pm; 6pm. Singers of any and all experience levels are encouraged to attend, and there will be no music reading required.

Performance on Christmas Eve. Free. CSLDallas, International Pkwy 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 115, Dallas. 972-866-9988. CSLDallas.org.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28

Body Burden: How to Detox the Healthy Way — 6-7:30pm. Presented by local anatomy & physiology professor, Dr. Rebekah Bruner, D.C. Feel free to bring a guest. 817-431-9911. OptimizedLiving Institute@gmail.com.

Health, Wealth and Wellness Workshop: Financial Planning — 7:30-9pm. This class will help you to evaluate your current financial planning challenges, assess future investment opportunities, and provide the foundational tools for you to begin creating a roadmap towards financial stability. $18-$36.

DATA of Plano, 3251 Independence Pkwy, Plano.

Night Sky Party — 6-8pm. We are breaking out our telescopes and laser pointer to show off the extraordinary things we can see when the sun goes down. Bring your blankets and something to sit on if you prefer. Free with park entrance. Inks Lake State Park. 512-793-4689. Sean.Jones@TPWD.Texas.gov.

Joy is the simplest form of gratitude. ~Karl Barth 42 Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Vegan Sunday Brunch at Spiral Diner — 9am5pm. Vegan diner and bakery since 2002. Sunday brunch features vegan pancakes, tofu scramble, breakfast quesadillas and organic mimosas. 1314 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth & 1101 N. Beckley, Dallas. SpiralDiner.com.

Dynamic Meditation — 10-11am. One of the active meditations compiled by Osho. Breath, jump, scream and shout, let it all go, then be in the bliss of silence and stillness. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

The Omni Imax: Ft Worth — Showtimes and features online. $7/adults, $6/children 2-12 & seniors.

Ft Worth Museum of Science & History, Omni Theater, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-255-9300.

FWMuseum.org.

Outdoor Sculpture Garden — 11am-5pm, MonWed; 11am-9pm, Thurs-Sun. Located in the heart of downtown is a sculpture garden shaded by mature oaks and filled with pools of water and forceful waterfalls. Free. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

Lunch Time Yoga — 11:30am-12:15pm. Take a break from your day and spend lunch with us! Enjoy a 45 minute flow class that will to re-energize your body, mind and spirit. Free. Shakti Yoga Center, 118 W Centerville Rd, Ste 300, Garland. 469-573-8821.

Shakti-YogaCenter.com.

Zen to Go — Mon thru Thurs. 12-12:45pm. An oasis in the middle of the day offering walking and sitting meditation followed by brief sharing.

Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. Dallas MeditationCenter.com.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30

Energy Blast — Exhibit tells the dynamic story of energy and alternative energy resources in North Texas, the Barnett Shale. Ages 11 & up. Included in $14/adult, $10/ child admission. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-255-9300. FWMuseum.org.

and readings from the Bible and Bhagavad Gita.

9-9:45am, Meditation and Purification; 10-11:15am, Service. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-2489126. AnandaDallas.org.

Happy Hour at Bar Alto — 5-7pm, weekdays. Take $1 off selections of wine by the glass. Patrons may sit at the bar or in the cafe or take it with them while they shop. Whole Foods Market, 4100 Lomo Alto Dr, Highland Park. 214-520-7993. WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/ HighlandPark.

Happy Hour at Sundown at Granada — 5-7pm.

Half price flatbread, $3 Guns & Oil American Lager, $5 house wine & $4 well drinks. Neighborhood beer garden and restaurant, featuring wild caught seafood, organic meats and dairy, and plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. 3520 Greenville Ave, Dallas. 214-823-8305. SundownAtGranada.com.

sunday Sunday Service/Meditation and Purification — 9-11:15am. Participate in meditation, chanting

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Vickery Meadow Market — 10am-3pm. Community farmers market with local farmers, ranchers and artisans selling fruits, vegetables, cheese, meats, hand-crafted foods and more. Half Price Books, 5803 E. Northwest, Dallas. GoodLocalMarkets.org.

Yoga at White Rock Hills Branch Library — 1-2pm. Class will include breathing and relaxation techniques taught by Mara Black. Free. White Rock Hills Branch Library, 9150 Ferguson Rd, Dallas.

214-670-8443.

Meditation at the Crow Collection of Asian Art — 2-3pm. Join Kadampa Meditation Center of Texas in the Crow Collection galleries to learn meditations to relax body and mind, achieve inner peace and develop a kind and patient attitude toward others.

Free. Crow Collection of Asian Art, 2010 Flora St, Dallas. MeditationInTexas.org.

Dallas Organic Garden Club — 2:30-4:30pm.

4th Sun each month. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. GDOGC.org.

Tai Chi at While Rock Hills Branch Library— 3-4pm. This open-level series of classes use movement, breathing and visualization exercises to relax the body, increase feeling awareness, and sharpen mental focus. Free. White Rock Hills Branch Library, 9150 Ferguson Rd, Dallas. 214-670-8443.

Chakra Sound Meditation — 5-6:30pm. Includes chakra sounds and breathing techniques. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157.

CosmicCafeDallas.com.

Awakening Heart Meditation — 5-7pm. Interfaith mindfulness meditation, music and message based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. Facilitated

by Brother ChiSing. Childcare provided. Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditation Center.com.

monday uBaby Cafe — 8:30am-5pm. Mon, Wed, Fri. New and expectant mothers come together to discuss breastfeeding and receive support. Groups are alternated every week in English and Spanish.

Community Baby Cafe, 8202 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 100, Dallas. 214-243-2104. Sandra.Rodriguez@ DallasCityHall.com.

live more fully in the present moment, and maintain a positive attitude. Enjoy through December. Free.

Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas.

Yo-Lates — 10:30-11:30am. Yoga poses are performed in a slow flowing progression mixed with Pilates, focusing on posture and core stability to create symmetry, flexibility and strength. Free.

Coppell Senior Center, 345 W. Bethel Rd, Coppell.

972-462-5136.

Core 30 — 9:30-10am. Core 30 is a brand new 30-minute core fitness class that will incorporate exercises to strengthen the abdominals and back.

Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W. Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Every Body Flow — 9:30-10:30am. This yoga session puts emphasis on stretching, strengthening and realigning no matter what shape an attendees body is in. All Levels Welcome. $15. Divine Sight Healing Arts Center, 1320 Griffin St, E Dallas. 903-3434764. YogaByRachael@outlook.com.

Yoga for Children & Tweens — 4-5:15pm. Yoga helps kids to develop body awareness with positive self-image, manage stress through breathing, meditation and safe movement. $10. Shakti Yoga Center, 118 W Centerville Rd, Ste 300, Garland. 469-5738821. Shakti-YogaCenter.com.

Gentle Yoga — 5-6pm. Learn a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support will be offered. Wear fitness shoes with good support.

Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Ayurveda Classes — 7-8pm. Learn the ancient Vedic healthcare science. Donation. Kalachandji’s Restaurant, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas. Bostmas@ gmail.com.

Meditation Mondays with Beverly Pryor — 7-8pm. Meditation Mondays focuses on the practice and the experience of various forms of meditation.

Free. Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. 972233-7106. UnityDallas.org.

Monthly Meditation — 7:30-8:30pm. 1st Mon. Join Lake Highlands Acupuncture for this monthly meditation. Beginner and seasoned meditators are welcome. RSVP suggested. Donations welcome.

Lake Highlands Acupuncture, 10252 E NW Hwy, Dallas. 214-267-8636. Heather.Harper.Ellett@ gmail.com. LakeHighlandsAcupuncture.com.

Su/Zen Poetry — 8pm. Readings from the esoteric masters at the Community Table. All dimensions welcome. Free. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Dr, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

tuesday Aquacise — 9:30-10:15am. Low impact water aerobics for all levels. Participants must be members of the Coppell Senior and Community Center. Free.

Aquatic Center & Recreation Center, 234 E Pkwy, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Meditation and Book Study with Deb Stoval — 10-11am. We are currently studying Ego Free Living

by Carol Austin. Learn the 4 most important mental habits for spiritual people, how to dissolve the ego,

20s and 30s. Each evening will include a beginnerfriendly walking and sitting meditation, Dharma teachings and refreshments afterwards. Donation.

Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditationCenter.com.

Meditation for Health and Healing — 7-9pm. Join experienced teachers Jon and Linda Caswell as they guide students through a practical, secular practice.

No chanting or incense. Donation. Lake Highlands Acupuncture, 10252 E. Northwest Hwy, Dallas. 214267-8636. Heather@LakeHighlandsAcupuncture. com. LakeHighlandsAcupuncture.com.

Gong/Sound Meditation — 7:30-8:30pm. 1st & 3rd Tues. Gong and drum provide energetic and sonic backdrop to group meditation. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. Cos micCafeDallas.com.

Stretch & Digest — 12:15-1pm. Target those trouble muscles for folks who work at a desk hips, hamstrings, low back, neck - in a slow paced, restorative-style yoga class. $15. Divine Sight Healing Arts Center, 1320 Griffin St, E Dallas. 903-3434764. YogaByRachael@Outlook.com.

Alzheimer’s Support Group — 2-3:30pm. 2nd & 4th Tues. Activities & care available at no charge with a reservation for family members if attending support group. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940.

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Tuesday Meditation — 6:30-7:30pm. Experience the silence of a gently guided meditation. All levels of experience welcome. Love offering. Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, The Gathering Place, Dallas. KarenRomestan@DallasUnity.org.

DallasUnity.org.

Community Acupuncture — 6:30-7:45pm. Auricular (ear point) acupuncture is provided in group setting for relaxation, reduction of cravings and cleansing. $20/advance, $25/at door. White Rock Holistic Wellness Center, 718 N Buckner Blvd, Ste 416-103, Dallas. 214-642-0002. Walz.Jennifer@ gmail.com. DallasHolisticWellnessCollective.com.

Circle of Men — 7pm. A regular gathering in a safe non-competitive environment to share with other men. This powerful tool helps men feel better in general. Love offering. The Gathering Place, Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, Dallas.

214-826-5683. Drew Weininger: KarenRomestan@ DallasUnity.org. DallasUnity.org.

Kalachandji’s Yoga — 7-8:15pm. A wonderful beginners and intermediate class on yoga. Donation.

Kalachandji’s Restaurant, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas.

214-810-1371. NCD@Krishna.com.

COH Donation Yoga Class — 7-8pm. Yoga flow class for all levels. Bring own yoga mat. Free. Donations accepted benefit local missions. Community of Hope UMC, 1800 E Debbie Ln, Mansfield. 817453-2328. CommunityOfHope.com.

Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class — 7-8:30pm. Learn the 108 moves. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $10-$15/class. Packages available. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@Taoist.org.

Taoist.org.

YES: A Young Adults Meditation Fellowship — 7-9pm. A meditation series for young adults in their

Group Meditation — 7:30-8:30pm. Meditate with like-minded friends to access inner peace, calmness and joy. Free. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-248-9126. AnandaDallas@aol.com.

AnandaDallas.org.

Country and Western Dance Lessons — 7:309pm. 3-week, 2-step series, then 3-week waltz series.

Sandunga Dance Studio, 2155 Marsh Ln, Carrollton.

Info, cost: 972-418-1600.

wednesday Read and Learn — 10:30-11:30am. Features musicians, storytellers and puppets performing for newborns to 6 yr olds. Reading activity is followed by a guest performer. Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Ctrl Expy, Dallas. 214-671-1381.

NorthPark@DallasLibrary.org.

Breastfeeding Cafe — 1-2pm. All breastfeeding moms welcome to chat about breastfeeding at all ages and stages of nursing. The café is attended by a certified lactation counselor and/or Le Leche League Leader. Free. The Nappy Shoppe, 3253 Independence Pkwy, Plano. NappyShoppe.com.

Chair Massage — 3-6 pm. Sign up for an appointment in advance or walk in. 10-minute minimum. $1/minute. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Yoga for Children & Tweens — 4-5:15pm. Yoga helps kids to develop body awareness with positive self-image, manage stress through breathing, meditation and safe movement. $10. Shakti Yoga Center, 118 W Centerville Rd, Ste 300, Garland. 469-5738821. Shakti-YogaCenter.com.

Circuit Training — 5-6pm. The class will work on the cardiovascular system and all major muscle groups in a fun format. Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

FDerita@CoppellTx.gov.

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Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group — 5-6:30pm. 1st Wed. Cindy Marshall, M.D., director of Memory Care at Baylor Neuroscience Center, will address the unique concerns, challenges, & treatments associated with LBD. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson.

972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

Coloring Club for Adults at Oak Lawn Library — 6-7:30pm. We will provide you with colors and coloring pages or you can bring your own. Enjoy time with other creative people, de-stress, and have some fun! Adults 18 and up. 4100 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas. 214-670-1359.

Dallas Green Drinks — 6pm. 2nd Wed. Meet for happy hour with other eco-conscious people. No cover, buy own drinks. Location TBD. DallasGreendrinks@yahoo.com. Greendrinks.org/TX/Dallas.

Fit Dance Plus — 9:30-10:30am. Aerobic fun with simple foot patterns, working around a chair, adding balls and or weights for coordination, balance and muscle work and ending with gentle stretching.

Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Baby Bounce Basics — 12:30-1pm. Activities for moms/caregivers and infants up to 24 months old with interactive music, nursery rhymes and stories.

Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Central Expy, Dallas. 214-671-1381. NorthPark@ DallasLibrary.org.

Alzheimer’s Support Group — 2-3:30pm. 2nd & 4th Thurs. Activities & care available at no charge with a reservation for family members if attending support group. Guest speaker each month. Free.

Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

Garden Gigs at the Dallas Arboretum — 7:309:30pm. Bask in the magic of live music at twilight as Garden Gigs returns to the Dallas Arboretum. Parking is complimentary. $8/Members, $10/Non-Members.

Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. 214515-6525. KBruton@DallasArboretum.org.

Friday Night Bike Ride — 7:45pm. Twelve-mile social bicycle ride around White Rock Lake. All skill levels welcome. Helmets required and lights/ water recommended. Post-ride eats at Jake’s. New Dallas Bike Works Parking Lot, 4875 W Lawther Dr, Dallas. DORBA.org.

Gentle Yoga — 5-6pm. Learn a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support will be offered. Wear fitness shoes with good support.

Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

The Darshan Room — 6-8pm. Kirtan music, meditation, philosophy, vegetarian feast, spiritual discourse. Donation. Kalachandji’s, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas. 214-810-1371. NCD@Krishna.com.

TheDarshanRoom.com.

Rockwall Holistic Practitioners Network Meeting — First Wed. 6-8pm. Monthly meeting of holistic practitioners in Rockwall and surrounding areas to share information, ideas, events and fellowship. $125 annual dues. Cris Stone Pilates, 203 N Alamo Rd, Rockwall. 214-454-2842. Cris Stone: CrisBStone@gmail.com. Facebook.com/ RockwallHolisticNetwork.

Group Meditation — 6:15-6:45pm. Strengthen your meditation practice by joining us for a halfhour session comprised of various meditation practices. Open to all. Free. A Center for Spiritual Living, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 115, Dallas.

972-866-9988. Info@CSLDallas.org Laughing Yoga — 7-8:15pm. Healthy and playful experience that helps the body to move easily, freely, and genuinely laugh. Free, donations accepted.

Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214521-6157. LaughYoga.org.

thursday Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class — 9:30-10:30am.

Learn the 108 moves. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $140/ adults, $110/ seniors or students for 4 months. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-7621661. Dallas.TX@Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

Dallas Vegan Drinks — 6:30pm. Meets the second Thursday of the month at various veg-friendly locations for fellowship. Facebook.com/Dallas VeganDrinks.

Chill Yoga 101 — 6:45-7:45pm. No heat vinyasa flow. Yoga is significant to everyone in a personal and unique way. Breathe, feel and let go for a moment. All levels welcome. $12 suggested donation.

Dynamic Yoga 4 Love Studio, 558 Bluebird Ln, Red Oak. Yoga4Love.net.

friday Aquacise — 9:30-10:15am. Low impact water aerobics for all levels. Participants must be members of the Coppell Senior and Community Center. Free.

Aquatic Center & Recreation Center, 234 E Pkwy, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Family Fun Fridays at the Dallas Arboretum — 10am-2pm. Join every Friday in the shady Pecan Grove for face painting, a petting zoo, silhouette artist Micki Triggs and music for the little ones. $15. 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. 214-515-6612.

DallasArboretum.org.

Chair Massage —3-6 pm. Sign up for an appointment in advance or walk in. 10-minute minimum. $1/minute. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

‘Til Midnight at the Nasher — 6pm-12am. 3rd Fri. All ages. Outdoor evening series featuring local bands and movies, alfresco dining, gallery tours and more. Free. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214- 242-5100. NasherSculptureCenter. org/TilMidnight.

Every Body Flow — 9:30-10:30am. This yoga session puts emphasis on stretching, strengthening and realigning no matter what shape an attendees body is in. All Levels Welcome. $15. Divine Sight Healing Arts Center, 1320 Griffin St, E Dallas. 903-3434764. YogaByRachael@outlook.com.

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saturday Good Local Markets — 8am-1pm. Community farmers market with local farmers, ranchers and artisans selling fruits, vegetables, cheese, meats, handcrafted foods and more. Lakeside Baptist Church, 9150 Garland Rd, Dallas. GoodLocalMarkets.org.

Grand Prarie Farmer’s Market — 8am-2pm.

Market features locally grown fruits and vegetables, plants, tamales, baked goods, salsas, dips, relishes, eggs, honey, chips, soaps, candles and more. 120 W Main St, Downtown Grand Prairie. GPTX.org/ Businesses/Farmers-Market.

White Rock Lake Cleanup — 9am. 2nd Sat. Walk and talk while picking up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club’s adopted section of White Rock Lake Park. Free juice and coffee. Gloves, trash bags, etc. provided. Love of the Lake, northeast corner of Garland Road and Buckner Boulevard, Dallas.

214-824-0244. DallasSierraClub.org.

Target First Saturdays — 10am-2pm. 1st Sat. Family activities including art scavenger hunts, family tours, yoga, story time and live performances.

Free. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214-242-5100. NasherSculptureCenter.org.

Yoga in the Park — 10-11am. Enjoy the serenity of yoga in the park. Perform sun salutations with guidance from Dallas Yoga Center. Meets at the Muse Family Performance Pavilion. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas.

214-716-4500. Info@KlydeWarrenPark.org

Cloth Diapering 101 — Times vary. Learn the basics of cloth diapering. $10. The Nappy Shoppe, 3253 Independence Pkwy, Plano. NappyShoppe.com.

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acupuncture DR. CARLOS CHAPA, LAC, OMD, PHD 9901 E. Valley Ranch Parkwy, Suite 1000, Irving, TX 18601 LBJ, Suite 501 Mesquite, TX 972-444-0660 AIMC-DFW.com

As an Oriental medicine doctor, board-certified herbalist, and licensed acupuncturist with 17 years of experience, Dr. Chapa helps patients find relief using acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathy and more. He offers an herbal pharmacy with over 1,000 safe, organic medicines. His office is In-network with most insurance providers. Don’t forget to mention Natural Awakenings. See ad, page 35.

EAST-WEST ACUPUNCTURE Nancy L. Corsaro, L.Ac 2840 Keller Springs Rd. Suite 301, Carrollton, TX 214-793-5684 EastWestAcup@sbcglobal.net EastWestOm.com

Do you have pain, digestive issues or allergies. Perhaps you want to lose weight, quit smoking or we find relief from stress. Traditional Chinese Medicine has helped people with these and many other conditions; treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. Nancy Corsaro is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist and nationally board-certified (NCCAOM). Call today for a free 15-minute consultation.

CHIROPRACTIC HEIKKINEN CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE CENTER Paul, Heikkinen, D.C., Marsha, Heikkinen, D.C. 820 E. Cartwright Rd, Suite 133, Mesquite, TX 972-285-3232 HeikkinenChiropractic.com

Our office is a family owned and operated business dedicated to helping our patients realize their natural healing abilities. We utilize chiropractic, acupuncture, massage and nutrition to effectively treat the whole person. We live to give you Back Your Life. See us for pain relief, wellness care, and much more.

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Dr. Zhangping Lu, Dc, Lac, MD (China) 425 Maplelawn Dr, Suite 101, Plano 972-519-8488 A whole body Wellness Center specializing in natural healing including Chiropractic, Acupuncture, NAET and massage therapy. Using no medications or surgery, Dr. Lu has been successful in treating weight loss, hormone imbalances, herniated disc, migraine headache, infertility, sports injuries, vision troubles and kneetrouble, among other issues.

CONCIERGE SERVICE BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS ROCKWALL HOLISTIC NETWORK 214-454-2842 Facebook.com/RockwallHolisticNetwork

Rockwall Holistic Network’s mission is to foster a community of holistic practitioners who serve Rockwall and neighboring cities. The group shares specific modalities of treatment, ideas, marketing opportunities, advice and friendship. Their aim is to help each other grow, while being a wellspring of healthful information for all. Meetings 1st Wednesday of the month. See ad, page 39.

HOUSE CALLS OF DALLAS 214-505-2525 HouseCallsOfDallas.com

We provide personal care for your home and pets whether you are traveling or away for the day. Services are tailored to fit your specific needs.

When traveling, you can rest knowing that your pets and/or your home are being professionally and reliably cared for in your absence.

In addition to giving your pets lots of loving care, we also pick up mail, newspapers, water plants and provide home security

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EDUCATION DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 1601 South Lamar, Dallas 214-378-1824 DCCCD.edu

The Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) is a network of seven colleges, including El Centro, Brookhaven, Mountain View, Eastfield, Richland, Cedar Valley and Northlake.

DCCCD serves the region with accredited one and two year certificates, degrees and core credit courses guaranteed to transfer to Texas colleges and universities.

THE HOCKADAY SCHOOL 11600 Welch Road, Dallas 214- 363-6311 Hockaday.org

Established almost 100 years ago, The Hockaday School provides a college preparatory educa-tion for girls; from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade, including Boarding school for grades 8-12.

With an approximate enrollment of 1,000 students and a 10:1 student teacher ratio, Hockaday students enjoy a 100% acceptance rate to college.

JESUIT COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF DALLAS 12345 Inwood Rd, Dallas 972-387-8700 JesuitCP.org

Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas is a private Catholic institution for young men under the direction of the Society of Jesus. Located in North Dallas, it provides a student-centered education to approximately 1,000 students, grades 9-12. Our students’ average SAT scores exceed the national average by over 200 points.

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ENERGY MEDICINE ARTESIAN WELLNESS LLC Wynette L. Y. Johnson RN Haltom City, Texas 385-319-2841 WynetteJohnson.com Wynettejohnson@comcast.net

Begin your personal journey towards longevity & radiant health today! Wynette has been an RN since 1983 and will personalize each session. Her team is trained in the use of Craniosacral Therapy, Spectrochrome, DNA music, Emotion Code, Zero Point Technology and essential oils.Wellness begins in the mind. Craniosacral therapy improves your body’s own ability to repair and renew while relieving a full spectrum of discomfort and dysfunction. We offer House Calls by appointment to businesses and homes in the DFW area.

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We are a preferred Moroccan Oil & Milkshake salon specializing in color, hair cutting, styling, and complete makeovers. The organic color bar is a top-quality option for the eco-friendly and beauty-conscious mavens with sensitive skin. We know the best techniques, tools and brands in the industry. Schedule your appointment today.

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HEALTH CARE BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM 1-800-4BAYLOR BaylorHealth.com/CancerCare We have a network of comprehensive cancer treatment centers throughout Dallas-Fort Worth, offering full range cancer-related and integrative medical services. Whether you want to learn about types of cancer, screenings, prevention, healthy living or support, Baylor is here for you. We offer the experience, expertise and technology you can trust. See ad, page 3.

PRIMACARE

13 Locations in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex 888-286-4603 PrimaCare.com With 13 Urgent Care Centers, PrimaCare serves the medical needs of area families with courtesy, convenience and compassion. Open 7 days a week with extended hours. No appointment necessary. Most insurance accepted. Use our Call Ahead Service and wait where your want. Open: Monday–Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday– Sunday 8am–5pm.

HERBAL MEDICINE DR. CARLOS CHAPA, LAC, OMD, PHD 9901 E. Valley Ranch Parkwy, Suite 1000, Irving 18601 LBJ Suite 501 Mesquite 972-444-0660 AIMC-DFW.com

Trained in China and graduated from S. Korea’s most prestigious Medical Universities, Dr. Chapa is an Oriental Medical Doctor, Board Certified Herbalist and Licensed Acupuncturist with over 20 years experience. He helps patients find relief using acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathy and more. He offers over 1000 safe, organic herbal medicines and formulas.

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ACN HERBS AND VITAMINS Leslie Duong 5917 Greenville Ave, Dallas 214-887-8325 Leslie.ACN_Herbs@yahoo.com LeslieDuong.com

ACN Herbs and Vitamins specialist Leslie Duong will sit down with you to conduct a private and personal health evaluation. You can be assured her 20 years of experience in Chinese Natural Herbs will start to help you feel better in no time. Free Consultation Available. Schedule your appointment now. See ad, page 20.

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY SMILE RANCH

Dr. Robyn Abramczyk, DDS 6700 Horizon Rd, Heath 972-772-7645 SmileRanchDentistry.com Smile Ranch is a spa-like dental experience that treats the whole being. Their office practices, treatments, and protocols stand by the belief of biological dentistry.

Robyn Abramcyzk, DDS wants to keep her patients safe from dangerous toxins and help them maintain a beautiful smile. They do not use toxic fillings or substances. See ad on back cover.

HOMEOPATHY HEALTHY HEALING ARTS/HPWWC Cathy Lemmon 469-383-8442 Cathy@HPWWC.org HealthyHealingArts.com

Homeoprophylaxis (HP), a part of Homeopathy, is a major part of Cathy Lemmon’s practice at Healthy Healing Arts. HP has been used worldwide for hundreds of years with a success rate of over 90% to help fight off disease.

Lemmon uses an energetic, nontoxic means of promoting immunity in a safe and natural way. See ad, page 39.

MEDICAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CENTER DALLAS

Dr. William Rea 8345 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite #220, Dallas 214.368.4132 EHCD.com The Environmental Health Center Dallas is a medical facility whose emphasis is the relationship of health and disease to environmental factors. Diagnosis and treatment is directed at determining the cause of the illness. Through thorough investigation we determine the correlation of the patient’s disease process to environmental factors. A leader in the field treating: mold exposure/sensitivity, oil spill exposures, pesticides, chemical exposure/chemical sensitivities, immune dysregulation and much more. See ads, page 33.

DR. KAREN ASBURY, MD INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

375 Municipal Dr Suite 120, Richardson 972-479-9139 DocAsbury@verizon.net KarenAsburyMD.com Dr. Asbury is on the cutting-edge of Integrative Medicine. She believes the body is designed to be self-healing, if given what it needs. For those who want to address the root cause of illness with natural solutions, she provides all aspects of adult care including full preventive evaluations and comprehensive treatment.

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Dr. Kotsanis blends modern medicine with time-tested older disciplines, creating unique treatments for each person. He believes proper nutrition is the foundation and applies this to treating conditions ranging from autism spectrum to chronic diseases. You’re invited to his FREE monthly Lunch & Learns. The schedule’s on their website.

DR. JOHN WOODWARD, MD

Medical City Dallas 7777 Forest Lane, Suite A-315, Dallas 972-566-7870 AboutHormones.org

We are the exclusive distributor of the patented Tennant Biomodulator® PLUS & PRO. These FDA accepted non-invasive devices are designed to offer an affordable, drug free, user-friendly option for the indicated use of symptomatic relief for chronic, severe or intractable pain; and adjunctive treatment in managing post-surgical and post-traumatic pain. See ad, page 17.

PEDIATRICS HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS

Dr. Woodward specializes in hormone replacement for men and women, diagnosis and management of Breast Cancer and Diabetes and been a pioneer in bioidentical hormone replacement for 30 years. He developed an innovative and effective method to help the body make some of its own hormones.

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Where your child’s health is our passion. We are an integrative holistic practice; offering a full range of pediatric services integrating conventional and natural medicine for your child’s optimal health. We believe optimal health is more than absence of disease. It involves living the lifestyle that promotes and embraces it.

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Betty Murray is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor who makes the science of nutrition easy to understand and implement. A specialist in metabolic and digestive disorders, weight loss resistance and body bio-chemistry master, Betty teaches clients how to utilize nutritional interventions to improve their health.

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NATURAL HEALTH SHOP

400 North Coit Rd, Suite 1902, Richardson 972-664-1990 NaturalHealthTX.com Natural Healthy Shop has everyday low prices on over 9,000 health and wellness products and supplements.

They specialize in special orders.

The shop is fully stocked with groceries, supplements, sports nutrition, beauty products, special needs nutrition, massage, detox. Located at the intersection of Coit and Roundrock. Open 7 days a week.

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9901 Valley Ranch Pkwy East, Suite 1009 Irving 972-580-0545 Biomodulator@senergy.us Senergy.us

Offering some of the widest selections of natural and holistic pet foods and products in the Metroplex, these well-stocked neighborhood locations also have interesting and unique pet and pet-owner products at reasonable prices. Professional pet grooming and self-service dog washing stations available. Check out our famous Mississippi Made Dog beds.

PRODUCTS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION STORE

8345 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 225, Dallas 214-361-9515 AEHF.com The only retail store in the US devoted solely to the sales of environmentally safe products for everyday use in homes, schools and businesses – we even provide environmentally safe housing. Founded in 1975, our products and the education we provide to our customers is based on extensive research into the fields of chemical sensitivity and environmental illness. See ads, page 33.

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10500 Deer Lake Lodge Rd. Montgomery 936-647-1383 DeerLakeLodge.com

Our guests are inspired to maintain or jump start wellness lifestyles with self-directed detoxification and cleansing programs that encourage and renew combined with juice fasting, colonics, fitness classes, energy work, spa treatments and weight loss. This holistic wellness destination is secluded with a limited number of guests and eco-friendly vibe.

CONCORD DALLAS CHURCH 6808 Pastor Bailey Dr, Dallas 214-331-8522 ConcordDallas.org

Concord Dallas is the church that grows people.

Their core values are passion for Christ, passion for people and catalyst for change. Services are Sundays at 7:30am, 9:15am, 11:00am, 12:45am, and online at Streamingfaith.com. Mid-week service is Wednesdays at 7:00pm. Reverend Bryan L. Carter, Senior Pastor.

5502 Ben Davis, Sachse 972-984-8946 UnityOfSachse@gmail.com UnityOfSachse.com

As an alternative medicine specialist, Dr. Nancy Bozeman emphasizes your pet’s entire well-being by taking a holistic approach to veterinary medicine. Offering a full range of conventional and complementary modalities including Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Laser Thera-py, NAET, Nutrition Counseling and Vaccination titers. Come visit our comfortable, pet-friendly, homey office environment. See ad, page 37.

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Dr. Amy Hayek Dr. Bill Ormston 214-802-7815 843-860-8336 AllCreaturesEverySpine.com

Through Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy and other drug free modalities veterinarians Amy Hayek and Bill Ormston help their animal patients sustain the miracle of life. A.C.E.S. be-lieves that the power that made the body can heal the body. We offer the highest level of drug free veterinary care available. See ads, pages 37 & inside back cover.

ABUNDANT LIFE WELLNESS AND THERMOGRAPHY CENTER

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Jennifer Trejo, Naturopath 3345 Western Center Blvd, Suite 140 Ft Worth 817-847-0900 AbundantLifeWellnessCenter.com

We help with acute and chronic health concerns including autoimmune, fatigue, ADHD, gut is-sues, metabolic issues and more. Services include detoxification, enzyme therapy, homeopathy, nutrition, weight loss, functional blood analysis, hormone testing, essential oils, foot detox, and oxygen steam sauna. We offer the latest technology in Neurofeedback and Breast Thermography. See ads, pages 18 & 33.

Dr. Rebeca Gracia 5220 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 405, Dallas 214-352-8758 ThermographyCenter.com Offering full body Regulation Thermography, including the breast. It can detect abnormalities in the very earliest of stages, many times finding underlying causes of disease. It looks at the entire body’s behavior after being stressed giving a ‘living dynamic view.’ Consultations, further eval-uation and follow up care are also offered. See ad, page 8.

ROCKWALL COMPLETE HEALING & WELLNESS 2455 Ridge Road, Suite 151, Rockwall 972-771-8900 RockwallColonics.com

“Our goal is to offer our community high-quality wellness services in an exceptionally comfortable and healing environment. We know that timehonored healing traditions – Acupuncture, Massage, Herbal medicine, Young Living Raindrop Therapy, Chiropractic and Colonics work. Rejuvenation, Relaxation, Relief from pain, stress and tension and the opportunity to achieve your highest potential.” See ad, page 31.

YARD AND GARDEN EARTH KIND SERVICES

Organic Compost Lawn Treatment Beau Propes, Owner 469-744-0281 EarthKindServices.com Premium compost top dressing for lawns and mulch delivery.

Our organi top dressing is kind to the environment, safe for your family and your pets; its drought tolerant; aids water retention in all soil types and reduces disease. We do all the work our specialized equipment. Familyowned. Call now for free estimate.

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We teach positive psychology based on Spiritual teachings of Jesus. Services are held Sundays at 11:30am. Join us as we share truths and principles to help along your spiritual journey. Each week’s message and all events are posted on our website for your convenience.

Spiritual counseling and positive prayer available.

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Family owned and operated since 1951, our comprehensive garden center and nursery sells both native plants and rare tropicals. Find aisles of rare plants and educated staff to help solve any garden problems.

Monthly seminars hosted by experts help with seasonal and topical issues. We also carry garden tools and decorations.

YOGA CRESCENT YOGA STUDIO 812 Alex Ln, Midlothian 469-285-3559 CrescentYogaStudio.com

Ellis County’s premier yoga studio brings peace to the mind, body and spirit. Teachers are experienced, educated and passionate about sharing their knowledge. Learn techniques to balance the body and ease hectic lifestyles. Crescent Yoga offers a wide variety of yoga styles. Over 18 classes per week. 2 Weeks Unlimited Yoga for $20.

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DALLAS YOGA CENTER 4525 Lemmon Ave, Dallas 214-443-9642 DallasYogaCenter.com

Providing yoga and wellness to the Metroplex since 1989, DYC is a holistic education resource center.

Through the wide breath/depth of yoga classes, cutting edge somatic modalities and a multifaceted holistic wellness center with a large variety of integrative wellness services, we serve and educate our community and provide tools for healing, growth and self-exploration. .

SHAKTI LOVE YOGA CENTER

118 W. Centerville Rd, Suite 300, Garland 469-223-6673 Shakti-YogaCenter.com A group of dedicated yoga practitioners eager to share teachings of traditional Hatha Yoga.

We strive to guide intelligently structured yoga classes focusing on breath, not perfecting the pose, preparing students to sit in stillness and rejoice in meditation. See ad, page 12.

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