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Top Priority Relocates

r. Marilyn Scott, owner of Top Priority, LLC, has expanded and relocated her office to Richmond’s West End at 9609 Gayton Road, Suite 100. Dedicated to walking the natural path to wellness with her clients, Scott customizes a natural approach to each person’s individual needs. She uses her training as a certified digestive enzyme and health specialist to coordinate specific enzymes based on the client’s personal health history. Top Priority also offers reflexology, herbs, homeopathy, kinesiology, Bach Flower Essences and bodywork.

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ollow That Flute, a woodwind studio, is now open in Lakeside. Deborah Saidel, MM, a seasoned performer and educator in Central Virginia, welcomes students of all levels and ages on flute, saxophone and clarinet. In addition to individual lessons, trio ensembles of like instruments will be available for intermediate and advanced players to participate in public Deborah Saidel performance options. Bruce Swartz, a band director in Henrico County for 38 years, says, “I have known Deb Saidel for 20 years, both as a professional woodwind player and as a private music instructor. Her playing is top-drawer in all styles of music and her teaching abilities are of the highest order. She has instructed many of my students over the years and they rank as the best of the best in my programs. I highly recommend her.” In addition to teaching, Saidel is dedicated to bringing live music into therapeutic venues, meditation sessions and life transitions such as births, hospice and memorials, as well as at weddings, celebrations, special events, religious services, theaters, restaurants and public recitals. She teaches a Women in Music class at VCU and lectures upon request. For more information, call 804-335-4074 or email Deb@DebSaidel.com. See ad, page 38.

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arbara Prema Brown is offering yoga retreats for baby boomers in Guatemala, Costa Rica and Yogaville in 2014. These Boomer Yoga Retreats gained popularity in 2013 and are designed to help participants transform their lives. A Wall Street analyst for most of her professional life, Brown became a registered yoga teacher in 2009 and has dedicated her life to working with the baby boomer population. She teaches privately at several venues throughout Richmond. For more information, call 804-350-8946 or email Barba8Bro@aol.com.

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Acupuncture Clinic Moves to New Location

he Acupuncture & Health Center has relocated to the Springfield Commons complex at 3924 Springfield Road, in Glen Allen. With 2,500 square feet, the new location boasts multiple treatment rooms, including three acupuncture rooms and a designated ion cleanse treatment room. A new offering, ion cleanse detoxification footbaths are a gentle and effective way to rid the body of unwanted toxins, leaving clients feeling refreshed and energetic. “We are very excited to have the opportunity to be involved in your personal wellness plan,” says owner Ruiping Chi, LAc. “Our goal is to provide you with outstanding care while treating you with dignity and respect.” For more information, visit AcupunctureVirginia.com or on Facebook. See ad, page 32.

Chipotle Brings Popular Vegan Item to Richmond

hipotle Mexican Grill is expanding the test of its vegan Sofritas menu item to the East Coast, offering this dish in its Baltimore, Philadelphia, Richmond and Washington, D.C., area restaurants. The company began testing Sofritas, a shredded tofu braised with chipotle chilies, roasted poblano peppers and a blend of aromatic spices, in seven San Francisco Bay Area restaurants last January. Sofritas is available in burritos, tacos, burrito bowls and salads. “Sofritas is a very different kind of menu item, not just for Chipotle, but for any fast food or fast casual restaurant,” said Steve Ells, Chipotle founder, chairman and co-CEO. “In creating the recipe for Sofritas, we wanted to produce something that would appeal to vegetarian and vegan customers, but that was delicious enough to have crossover appeal, as well.” Chipotle’s tofu supplier, Hodo Soy, is known as an industry leader for its organic, non-GMO tofu and artisanal methods of production. For more information, visit Chipotle.com/en-us/html/ Sofritas.html.

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kudos Robyn Bentley’s Feng Shui Diva channel on YouTube recently exceeded 300,000 views. Bentley has written and produced more than 20 watchand-learn feng shui and holistic living videos. Topics include better sleep, clutter, depression, aromatherapy, EMF exposure, infertility, child behavior, Robyn Bentley good feng shui colors and annual energies. The videos range from 60 seconds to 15 minutes in length and are free to view at YouTube.com/ user/fengshuidiva/videos. Bentley is a certified feng shui consultant based in Richmond and a popular media guest expert nationwide. For more information, call 804-241-1685 or visit FengShui Diva.com. See ad, page 36.

Mary Callender, CPM, LM, has recently become a certified professional midwife (CPM) and is now licensed to practice as a home birth midwife in the Richmond area. Callender is a long-time birth worker serving Richmond since 1997 as a doula/monitrice and graduated from the MEAC-accredited National Midwifery Institute in 2013. She has also led the Mary Callender monthly Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) support group in Richmond since 2001, now called River City VBAC Support. Callender practices holistic, traditional midwifery and helps healthy women have safe and gentle out-of-hospital births that include VBACs, water births and home births. For more information, call 804-382-8222, email VBACmom. CPM@gmail.com or visit RichmondVirginiaHomeBirth.com. See ads, pages 19, 38.

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Pharmacist Baylor Rice, owner of South River Compounding Pharmacy, was recently recognized as one of Richmond’s best health professionals. “With over 10,000 voters across Virginia, to be selected Baylor Rice second place for Bedside Manner is a great honor,” says Rice. “I find it a privilege to be able to consult with patients and believe this award is a reflection on what I’m trying to accomplish for the health needs of the community. At South River, we want our customers to achieve their desired results and we help them every step of the way.” Location: 11420 W. Huguenot Rd., Richmond, and 3656 Mayland Ct., Richmond. For more information, call 804-8976447 or visit SouthRiverRx.com. See ads, pages 3, 39, 40.

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Sprinkle Cinnamon to Avert Alzheimer’s

innamon is known as an excellent antioxidant that improves fasting blood sugar levels and prevents heart disease. Now new research offers yet another benefit and reason to add this potent spice to our daily diet. Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara, have confirmed that cinnamon helps protect against Alzheimer’s disease. They found that the cinnamon compounds cinnamaldehyde and epicatechin help stop the formation of “tangles” of tau protein in the brain, hallmarks of the memory-robbing neurodegenerative disease. The study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, says these powerful antioxidants that give cinnamon its potent flavor and scent defend mental function in a unique way. “Take, for example, sunburn, a form of oxidative damage,” explains Roshni Graves, of the university’s Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology. “If you wore a hat, you could protect your face and head from oxidation. In a sense, this cinnamaldehyde is like a cap,” protecting against tau proteins. The findings suggest that sufficient cinnamon consumption might stop the progression of Alzheimer’s or even prevent it.

BRIEF BOUTS OF YOGA BOLSTER THE BRAIN

ust 20 minutes of yoga postures, breathing and meditation are valuable tools for bolstering mental functioning. A study from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign reports that a single, 20-minute hatha yoga session significantly improved participants’ speed and accuracy on tests of working memory, focus, retention and ability to absorb and use new information. Study participants didn’t get the same positive brain buzz from 20 minutes of aerobics. The study appeared in the Journal of Physical Activity & Health.

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healthbriefs LOCAL RESEARCHERS EXPLORE VITAMIN C AND SEPSIS TREATMENT

esearchers from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) will lead a multicenter study based on a $3.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health. The investigation will explore the effectiveness of using high doses of vitamin C to treat septic lung injury resulting from infection. The VCU team will collaborate with colleagues from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, the University of Virginia and Emory University to begin phase two, or proof of concept, clinical trials to evaluate vitamin C in the patient population and determine efficacy. Sepsis is caused by the immune system’s response to a serious infection and is characterized by systemic inflammation, organ dysfunction and organ failure. Despite modern advances in critical care, one-third to half of all severely septic patients die, resulting in millions of deaths globally each year. In preclinical studies, vitamin C prevented the inflammatory response in sepsis, making it a potentially life-saving intervention. For more information, visit vcu.edu.

Art Heartens Seniors

ust looking at a painting by Picasso, Dali or Warhol can brighten the world for seniors, according to researchers at Britain’s Newcastle University. After just three visits to a gallery, the researchers found positive changes in the participating seniors’ opinions about their life experiences and abilities in light of their ages. The gallery visits further inspired participants to become more involved with others and their communities.

Mammograms Carry Cancer Risk

here is growing evidence that mammograms, which are the primary screening tool for breast cancer, may cause it. Scientists have long known that radiation causes cancer, and now research published in the British Journal of Radiobiology reports that the so-called “low-energy X-rays” used in mammography are four to six times more likely to cause breast cancer than conventional high-energy X-rays because the low-energy variety causes more mutational damage to cells. Mammograms led to a 30 percent rate of over-diagnosis and overtreatment, according to a study published in the Cochrane Review. Researchers wrote in the study, “This means that for every 2,000 women invited for screening throughout 10 years, one will have her life prolonged and 10 healthy women, who would not have been diagnosed if there had not been screening, will be treated unnecessarily. Furthermore, more than 200 women will experience important psychological distress for many months because of false positive findings.” Many women and functional medicine doctors are now choosing non-invasive and radiation-free annual thermograms as a safer alternative. Those at high risk for breast cancer may choose to do periodic MRI screenings, a recommendation supported by research at Britain’s University Hospitals Birmingham.

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THE TOXIC SIDE OF TYLENOL

s the evidence of the harmful effects of Tylenol increases, there is a growing call for it to be removed from the market. Its active ingredient, acetaminophen, once thought to be an effective and safe pain reliever for adults and children, turns out to have dangerous effects. A related study by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center researchers leads with the fact that each year, acetaminophen causes more than 100,000 calls to poison control centers, 50,000 emergency room visits, 26,000 hospitalizations and more than 450 deaths from liver failure. The U.S. Acute Liver Failure Study implicates acetaminophen poisoning in nearly half of all cases of acute liver failure in this country. When taken with alcohol or without food, the effects on the liver are multiplied. Doctor of Naturopathy Michael Murray, of Phoenix, Arizona, reports in GreenMedInfo.com that regular use of acetaminophen is linked to a higher likelihood of asthma, infertility and hearing loss, especially in men under 50. Last summer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning linking acetaminophen use to three rare and sometimes fatal skin conditions. “Can you imagine if the side effects and risks associated with acetaminophen were associated with a dietary supplement?” opines Murray. “It would be yanked from the market immediately.”

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Whale Wars

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During the next five years, the U.S. Navy’s war games, using live munitions in our coastal waters, will potentially kill 186 whales and dolphins off the East Coast and 155 more off Hawaii and Southern California, according to computer models. Rear Admiral Kevin Slates rationalizes the casualties by stating, “Without this realistic testing and training, our sailors can’t develop or maintain the critical skills they need or ensure the new technologies can be operated effectively.” On the upside, marine scientists are currently using mobile devices to reduce the number of whales struck and killed off California’s coast by large commercial ships. An app called Whale Spotter employs crowd-sourcing to gather data, allowing sailors, fishermen and marine scientists that spot whales to plot their locations on an interactive map. Such a network can track marine mammals in real time as they migrate. These maps are useful to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and U.S. Coast Guard officials responsible for recommending changes in vessel routes.

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Evidence Mounts of GMO Dangers The nonprofit Non-GMO Project, committed to preserving and building sources of nonGMO (genetically modified organism) products and educating consumers on such verified choices, is focusing on Bt corn and Bt soy, which make up 90 percent of America’s total crop. Its scientists explain, “These crops have genes from a bacteria called bacillus thuringiensis spliced into their natural genetic code. This causes the plant to produce Bttoxin—a pesticide that bursts the stomach of insects that eat it, killing them.” Monsanto and Syngenta, which manufacture genetically engineered seeds, claim that genetically modified (GE, GM or GMO) crops are safe for humans because the Bt-toxin is completely destroyed in the human digestive system and doesn’t have any impact on animals and humans. But Norwegian scientists’ decade-long study of rats, mice, pigs and salmon raised on GE feed published in 2012 found that due to alterations in their digestive tracts, the animals ate more, got fatter and were less able to digest proteins; they also suffered from diminished immune systems. There is also mounting evidence that the spread of such crops is responsible for the dramatic decline of the monarch butterfly, the near annihilation of bats and the spread of honeybee colony collapse syndrome. To get involved, visit NonGMOProject.com.

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Power Walking

Shoe Insert Generates Electricity Two Carnegie Mellon graduates, Matt Stanton and Hahna Alexander, are the founders of SolePower, a company making a shoe insert that stores the power generated by walking and running into a battery that can be instantly accessed via a USB port. Beta testing on the prototype has begun, with release expected next summer. The insert can be paired with any shoe type and feels like a regular, cushy insole, according to Stanton. The battery attaches to the ankle or the top of the shoe, and is charged after 2.5 miles of footsteps with enough power to run an iPhone. Runners needing to power heat-producing mittens in the winter could also benefit. Another application is emergency charging of cell phones and radios during power outages. People in developing nations likewise will have a reliable power source for mobile phones and other essential small electronics. Source: SolePowerTech.com

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structural; biochemical; and bioenergetic, a form of psychotherapy. Ideally, he says, conventional and integrative medicine, plus complementary practitioners, work together to provide the total care an individual patient needs. “Any problem on one level affects all levels, so we assess patients on all three with whatever tools we have,” he says. While conventional medicine may be able to treat structural problems well and biochemical problems to a certain extent, it falls short on the energetic level. That’s when it’s time to expand the team, counsels Yang. “‘Know yourself’ is the watchword. Get to know what to use and when to use it. It’s the practitioner’s job to educate patients in this way.” Dr. Andrew Weil, renowned as the father of the integrative medicine movement in the U.S., has remarked, “If I’m in a car accident, don’t take me to an herbalist. If I have bacterial pneumonia, give me antibiotics. But when it comes to maximizing the body’s natural healing potential, a mix of conventional and alternative procedures seems like the only answer.” Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla, founding director and president of the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America, turns to the integrative realm of ayurvedic medicine for healing and wellness. The 5,000-year-old Indian healing tradition incorporates lifestyle changes, yoga and meditation, detoxification, herbs, massage and various other individually targeted healing modalities, depending on the patient’s diagnosis and recommended treatment plan.

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“We need to understand the value of an integrative approach because no single modality treats everything,” says Dr. Jingduan Yang, the Philadelphia-based founder and medical director of Tao Integrative Medicine. By way of example, he maintains credentials as a physician, a boardcertified psychiatrist and an internationally recognized expert on classic forms of Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture. Integrative practitioners see the human body on three levels, Yang explains:

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“Wellness is a team effort,” advises integrative medicine specialist Dr. Vijay Jain, medical director at Amrit Ayurveda for Total Wellbeing, in Salt Springs, Florida. It’s not only a matter of knowing what needs the practitioners will address at specific times, it’s also knowing who can help when the going gets tough. “Modern medicine has the edge for early detection of disease,” Jain notes. “However, Ayurveda is excellent in determining the earliest imbalances in the mind and body that eventually lead to disease.”

Health insurance may not cover the services we want, and high deductibles may pose a financial challenge in maintaining comprehensive health care, so we need a personal wellness plan. Most experts consulted agree that a personal wellness program should include a practitioner that acts as a gatekeeper and coordinates a care plan to meet individual needs. Jain recommends that the foundation of the team be a licensed medical professional such as an integrative physician (MD), osteopathic doctor (DO) or chiropractor (DC). In most states, any of these professionals can function as a primary care doctor, authorized to order and read laboratory tests, prescribe drugs and access hospital services. In some states, a naturopathic physician (ND) can perform the functions of a primary care doctor in ordering and reading laboratory tests. As part of a personal wellness team, consider a functional medicine or integrative physician, chiropractor, osteopath, doctor of naturopathy, ayurvedic practitioner, nutritionist, Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor/ acupuncturist, herbalist, craniosacral therapist, massage therapist and energy practitioner (such as in Reiki, medical qigong or polarity therapy). It’s not necessary to see all of them, sources say. Sometimes, one practitioner will be skilled in practicing several modalities, a bonus for patients. Other complementary practitioners may form a supporting team that works with the primary care team, depending on the challenges a patient faces. They will be identified as treatment unfolds and the team evolves over time.

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An ayurvedic practitioner likely will begin by helping to define healthful lifestyle changes, depending on one’s dosha, or energetic temperament. Yoga and meditation would be a likely recommendation, plus specific herbs and perhaps detoxification, says Annambhotla. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture often go handin hand with Ayurveda in accordance with the view that illness and disease are caused by imbalances in the body’s energetic flow. Diagnostic techniques

employ intuition and pulses to assess and smooth blocks in energy circulation. Craniosacral therapy is another way to unlock energetic blockages caused by lifestyle stress and other factors that restrict and congest the body’s innate ability to self-correct and remain healthy, says Joyce Harader, a registered craniosacral therapist in Cave Creek, Arizona, and secretary of the board of the Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapy Association of North America. She relied on a whole team to realize a natural way back to health after being diagnosed with lupus in 1992. “Members of my health team fluctuate, depending on what is going on in my life and where I am focusing,” comments Harader. She points out, for example, that nutrition education and general deep-tissue massage can both be helpful as part of a foundational plan toward obtaining and maintaining optimal health. In fact, many of our experts recommend both a monthly chiropractic adjustment and/or massage, as well as daily yoga and an ongoing meditation practice for wellness and total well-being. Naturopathic practitioners operating in states where they are licensed can be good sources of nutrition counsel and often recommend herbal remedies for relief. “For chronic illness, you need a chiropractor or drug-free physician like a naturopath on your team. Conventional medicine is generally poor at dealing with chronic illness,” observes Naturopath and Chiropractor Michael Loquasto, Ph.D., who practices in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Loquasto should know. He has practiced integrated modalities for 50 years, employing the knowledge gained through his practice and triple doctorates, which include one in nutrition. Also a master herbalist, he strongly advocates that people start by working with a good integrative or functional medicine medical doctor. “In some states, like Pennsylvania, chiropractors and osteopaths can perform routine diagnostic work, but in

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A personal wellness program should include a lead practitioner that acts as a gatekeeper and coordinates a plan of care that meets the individual’s needs. many states they cannot,” he notes. “I recommend undergoing a physical every six months and regular bone density tests, plus colonoscopies.” Loquasto is not in favor of mammograms because of the radiation exposure associated with them, but supports routine breast screening using ultrasound or thermography.

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Intuitive listening and observant selfknowledge are crucial parts of any wellness plan. Most people are aware when something doesn’t feel right in their body. “Libido is a great barometer of health,” suggests Dr. Diana Hoppe, an obstetrician, gynecologist and hormone specialist in San Diego, California. “If you’re not interested in sex, it’s probably a sign that you need to do some investigating.” Reasons for such a decline of interest are wide-ranging says Hoppe. “For men and women, it might be due to hormonal changes, lack of self-esteem, medications, stress, relationship issues, job, family life or lack of sleep. It means that somewhere, things are out of balance,” she says.

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A personal multifaceted wellness program can be expensive, but there are ways to minimize the cost. “In the new world of high insurance deductibles, people get more for their money from an alternative doctor, especially one knowledgeable in a variety of healing therapies, than a conventional one,” Loquasto advises. Costs for tests may also be lower; plus patients are not expected to pay $150 or more just to walk in the door. A current trend has medical doctors and chiropractors participating in “umbrella” practices and wellness centers, where several types of practitioners collaborate in one facility. They find that sometimes insurance will pay for certain complementary services, including massage and nutrition education, when doctors or chiropractors prescribe them. Maintaining wellness in an environment filled with chemical, biological 16

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and mental toxins is a substantial, yet worthy, investment. It’s far better than the costly alternative of dealing with regular bouts of sickness or escalating disease. In that light, maintenance looks affordable: an ayurvedic diagnostic session starts at around $100, a consultation with a licensed naturopath at $75 and acupuncture at $100; a massage typically costs about $80 an hour. While insurance is unlikely to pay for treatments outside the realm of conventional medicine and sometimes, chiropractic, “The cost of these preventive therapies will be much less than the cost of treatment for a serious disease,” advises Loquasto. “You’re worth it.” Kathleen Barnes is author of more than a dozen natural health books. Her latest is The Calcium Lie II: What Your Doctor Still Doesn’t Know with Dr. Robert Thompson. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

Finding the Right Practitioner Word-of-mouth is the most common way to find a natural health practitioner, plus many national organizations will help identify practitioners by location. Schedule an initial conversation to ask a practitioner key questions. What is your degree, certification or license? Who trained you and how did you train, specifically? Do you practice full time? How long have you been in practice? Will you provide patient references I can speak with? Trust in intuitive responses to the individual during the conversation or interview. His or her passion for the work of healing should be noticeable.

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Ayurveda for Winter Care by Andhrika Kondeti

yurveda, a 5,000-year-old healing system from India, believes that nature deeply influences our body, mind and soul. According to Ayurveda, a human body consists of three energies, or doshas—vata, pitta and kapha. In order to maintain the doshas in a healthy state of balance, one must follow daily and seasonal regimens. Vata, the energy of wind, is dry, rough, cold, light, sharp and mobile in nature. During the cold winter months, these qualities can be reflected as dryness, cold, cough, constipation, allergies, body aches, joint pains, anxiety and sleeplessness. To maintain a balanced state in the winter, Ayurveda recommends a vata-pacifying regimen.

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During the cold months, the appetite is usually stronger due to powerful digestive fire. Ayurveda recommends increasing the intake of foods that are sweet, sour and salty in taste and reducing the consumption of bitter, pungent and astringent foods. The ancient healing philosophy teaches that cold foods and uncooked vegetables may weaken the digestion process. Cooked grains and vegetables provide warm, heavy nutritional support that helps us adapt to the cold of winter. Wheat, brown rice, quinoa, oats, red lentils, mung beans, sugar cane products and healthy fats and oils should be consumed. Preferred vegetables include asparagus, avocado, beets, carrots, cucumbers, okra, onions, sweet potatoes and squash, including pumpkin and zucchini. Recommended fruit includes berries, cherries, coconut, dates, grapes, grapefruit, lemons, melons, oranges, papaya and pineapple. Warm milk flavored with saffron is also suggested. Eggs,

seafood, chicken, turkey and alcoholic drinks, like wine, can be taken moderately. Nuts and seeds are perfect to help combat cold, dry weather. Ginger and sesame snaps made with jaggery (unrefined sugar), roasted peanuts and sunflower seeds make good snacks on wintry days. Sipping herbal teas made of ginger, black pepper, cinnamon and cardamom throughout the day can uplift the mood, enhance digestion and improve blood circulation, according to Ayurveda.

Lifestyle Changes

A morning ritual of a whole body massage with vata-balancing herbal oils should be performed daily before bathing in order to prevent dryness. Powders of amla (Indian gooseberry), soap nut and chickpea flour can be used in place of soaps and body washes that cause dryness of the skin. Lukewarm water should be used for washing and bathing. Light steam treatments are good, but saunas should be avoided. Ghee (clarified butter) can be used as lip balm for dry lips. Ayurveda promotes moderate exercise like yoga and stretching during vata season. Exposure to the warmth of sunlight and fire as much as possible may prevent seasonal affective disorder. Massaging the feet with sesame or coconut oil before bed prevents cracked feet and helps maintain warmth throughout the night.

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Many ayurvedic herbs and formulas can be purchased at local herb shops or online to help keep the body healthy and in balance; however, all of them should be treated just like medication and should be used only after consulting with an ayurvedic specialist. Chyawanprash, a mixture of spices and

herbs including amla, a rich source of vitamin C, is used to enhance the immune system and prevent upper respiratory tract infections. Amalaki rasayana is a rejuvenating supplement containing a high concentration of amla. Trikatu, which translates as “three pungents”, is a combination of ginger, black pepper and pippili (Indian long pepper) that is used to enhance digestion and absorption. Immune-boosting and blood-purifying herbs like guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) and yastimadhu, also known as licorice (Glycerrhiza glabra), can help prevent allergies. Guggul (Commiphora wightii) and boswellia (Boswellia serrata) may help reduce joint pains, among other functions. Aswagandha is used to reduce anxiety, depression and promotes sound sleep. During late winter, as the warmth of spring approaches, one should gradually convert to a kapha-balancing diet and herbal regimen and make the appropriate lifestyle changes as well. Richmond-area Ayurvedic Specialist Andhrika Kondeti, educated in India, holds a degree in Ayurvedic Medical Sciences. She is a nutritional consultant and is certified in the U.S. as a master herbalist. For more information, email AndhrikaRao@gmail.com.

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o listen to Eckhart Tolle is to be reminded that anything is possible—for anyone. We’re not talking about living a life of leisure, filled with expensive cars, beach homes and extravagant vacations, but an experience brimming with the kind of spiritual insights that make this life not only worth living, but decidedly more fulfilling. The problem is that when people hear the words “spiritual insight”, there’s often an assumption that it’s about something too ethereal to be practical or too elusive to be achieved in this lifetime. This is exactly the point that Tolle, one of the world’s most well-known spiritual teachers and authors, rebuffed during a talk earlier this year at California’s Stanford University. “Some people awaken spiritually without ever coming into contact with any meditation technique or any spiritual teaching,” he said. “They may awaken simply because they can’t stand the suffering anymore.” He went on to cite examples of those that have either been told they have a short time to live or have been given an exceptionally long prison sentence. In both cases, any thought of a future has been effectively dashed, forcing these individuals into what Tolle describes as an intense awareness that there is only the present moment, with no more future to escape into mentally. The result is a lot less suffering.

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“That is the real spiritual awakening, when something emerges from within you that is deeper than who you thought you were,” says Tolle. “So, the person is still there, but one could almost say that something more powerful shines through the person.” The good news, according to Tolle, is that in order to experience this awakening, “You don’t have to wait for the diagnosis by the doctor or to be put in prison… nor do you have to do 30,000 hours of meditation or live in an ashram for 20 years. Once you get a glimpse of it, you can invite it into your daily life.” For a growing number of people, it’s this understanding of the always present “spiritual you” shining through that has led to significant improvements in their lives, not the least of which is better health. This would seem to indicate that these kinds of spiritual insights aren’t the least bit ethereal or elusive, but decidedly practical. “Spirituality and religion belong in the healing paradigm,” writes Airdre Grant, Ph.D., of Australia’s Southern Cross University, in a study published in the Journal of the Australian TraditionalMedicine Society. “They are determinants of health and they are factors in recovery, well-being and longevity.” So where do these insights come from? Is it simply a matter of wishful thinking? Or is it perhaps something more reliable, more effective than that? “Jesus said, ‘The kingdom of heaven photo by David Ellingsen

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Spiritual insights aren’t the least bit ethereal or elusive, but decidedly practical. is within you,’” observes Tolle, implying that this healthinducing understanding may be a lot closer than we thought. “I think if he lived nowadays, instead of ‘kingdom’, he would have said, ‘dimension’. And ‘heaven’ refers to a sense of vastness or spaciousness. So if we retranslate the words of Jesus into modern terms, [it would be] ‘the dimension of spaciousness is within you.’” “And then Jesus said—when they asked him, ‘Where is the kingdom of heaven and when is it going to come?’— he said, ‘The kingdom of heaven does not come with signs to be perceived. You cannot say, ah, it’s over there or look, it’s over there, for I tell you the kingdom of heaven is within you.’” How comforting it is to be reminded that the proverbial “kingdom of heaven” we’ve been hearing about for at least two millennia—this “dimension of spaciousness”, or what might be characterized as the understanding of our true spiritual identity—is “within you.” It’s within us all, here and now. All that remains is the willingness—and the humility— to put this insight into practice. Eric Nelson is a Christian Science healing practitioner from Los Altos, CA, whose articles on the link between spiritual consciousness and health appear regularly in national online publications. Connect at norcalcs.org.

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or readers that enjoy a daily dose of puppy love, Lifesaving Labradors, available digitally and in print, offers plenty of smile-inducing moments in the context of its focus on heroic feats performed around the clock by a new breed of service dogs, those dedicated to assisting people with Type 1 diabetes. Edited by Ben McClelland, this book describes the history of the service, as well as how the dogs work with their diabetic handlers on a daily basis, helping to prevent the seizures and comas associated with the disease. Each chapter of the book focuses on a different diabetic service dog team—from the first trained dogs, named Mr. Darcy and Teddy Bear, to those trained by world-renowned dog handler Mike Stewart, at Wildrose Kennels. In addition to documenting the dogs’ work, the book attempts to serve in its own right, providing cautionary information about scam artists that try to take advantage of families in crisis and designating a portion of the proceeds from each sale to training the diabetic assistance dogs. Capri Smith is a Virginia-based freelance writer and mother of four children; the youngest of whom has Type 1 diabetes and has teamed with a medical alert dog for five years. 20

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LONG-LIVED PETS Anti-Aging Care Aids Youthful Vigor by Dr. Shawn Messonnier

n human health care, naturopathic doctors offer a specialty called antiaging medicine. The goal is to restore optimal health to those at midlife and older that seek to prevent or reduce the incidence of diseases often associated with aging. But when it comes to aging pets, most veterinary doctors fail to focus on the necessary specialized care. In fact, some traditional vets may decline to treat older pets at all. Often, these animals are suffering from chronic diseases and when they are treated, prescriptions may include numerous drugs. As many know, drugs can entail serious, even debilitating side effects, further deteriorating the prospects for sustained health. Owners may thus find themselves spending a lot of money maintaining their pets in a chronic state of ill health with little hope for improvement. Animals that might benefit from surgery for problems ranging from dental disease to tumors may not receive ameliorating care when the family vet simply consid-

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For an enlightened holistic vet, no pet is too old to warrant and benefit from proper health care. By instituting the correct care and focusing on anti-aging efforts, health can be improved and often restored, with the added advantages of reducing unnecessary medications and increasing their lifespan. As an example, most doctors expect larger breeds of dogs to live 10 to 12 years, but with informed care, these same dogs can typically live 15 to 16 years. Smaller dogs and cats typically have a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years; using an anti-aging approach, such pets routinely live 18 to 20 years or longer, in good health and with a good quality of life.

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Here’s how the team at Paws & Claws Animal Hospital, in Plano, Texas, successfully approaches anti-aging medicine.

Beginning at 5 years of age, all pets—including dogs, cats, other small mammals, birds and reptiles—are screened via a physical examination and special blood and urine tests twice a year, with a focus on bionutritional analysis of results. Abnormal results indicating some risk, even slight ones, often ignored by mainstream medicine, are treated using vet-specified natural medicines that help return biometric values to normal and slow down the progression of problems that could, if untreated, turn into serious diseases. Dietary evaluation, including a bionutritional analysis, ensures that the pet is eating what’s most appropriate for its age, breed and health status. Potential dental and other oral issues are treated aggressively and early, because they are the most common source of infection and inflammation contributing to poor bodily health, including diabetes and diseases of the liver, kidneys, heart and lungs. A review of prior medications confirms or adjusts proper use. In most cases, some of these medications can be eliminated or replaced as needed with natural therapies that have the same clinical effect, but without the possible side effects associated with chronic use of medical therapies. Natural supplements, which can benefit all pets, also are reviewed and/ or prescribed. Most older pets benefit from supplementation with phosphatidylcholine, vitamins and minerals, fatty acids, glucosamine and other elements to support thyroid and adrenal functions. Paws & Claws also favors the herbal remedy Healthy Qi to support the immune system of any ill or older pet; astragalus, green tea, gotu kola and ginseng ingredients give an extra boost toward achieving homeostasis and improved quality of life. Like human senior citizens, pets in their golden years deserve dignified specialized care that allows them to live more happily and peacefully.

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Nia: fitbody Awakening Joy of Movement by Jessica Forsythe

ia is a fitness format that encourages participants to shed insecurities, connect with their bodies and celebrate the joy of movement. Nia combines the energies of dance arts, martial arts and healing arts for a non-impact, aerobic workout that stimulates mind, body and spirit. It balances technical precision and free-form expression, prompting practitioners to personalize their workout and move in their own way. The Nia Technique, Inc., now headquartered in Portland, Oregon, was developed in San Francisco in 1983 by Debbie and Carlos Rosas. In recent years, this sensory-based movement practice has picked up momentum in the Richmond area, where approximately 20 weekly classes are now available. A vibrant, supportive and diverse Nia community has emerged. Marybeth Grinnan, a black belt Nia instructor who teaches at several locations in and around Richmond, comments, “I love the music, the movements and the magic that happen during each class. As I start class, I step into sacred space and leave behind my hyperactive inner judge. As a teacher, I enjoy sharing the revelation that fitness can be fun for people of all ages, sizes, and levels of fitness. I love watching my students grow and change as they practice and embody the Nia principles.” Jessica Forsythe is a blue belt Nia instructor who teaches in the Richmond area. Find Nia at Facebook.com/ RichmondNia and Meetup.com/ Richmond-Nia.

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This year, many Americans are set to rock the charts by turning over a new leaf and morphing from more conventional workout modes to fresh takes on fitness.

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Activities high on people’s lists these days reflect a perceived scarcity of time and money. The top picks, according to the Indianapolis-based American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2014, will be high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and body weight training. Both pursuits have been contenders in recent years, but are cresting the survey for the first time. A HIIT session, typically involving rapid bursts of activity interspersed with brief rest periods, usually takes less than 30 minutes. Body weight training’s appeal stems from its effectiveness and minimal need for fancy equipment or special gear. The survey—involving hundreds of personal trainers, gym owners and other fitness insiders—further notes an increasing diversity in fitness offerings, plus some contradictory trends. Not everyone, for instance, is cost-conscious;

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fitness professionals anticipate the continued rise of boutiques specializing in niche activities. Those with momentum range from ballet-inspired barre workouts to Pound and Drums Alive sessions, in which people “rock out” while they work out. Grace DeSimone, an ACSM spokesperson, equates specialized offerings to an à la carte menu, with individuals choosing tasty workout modes. “It’s like a buffet,” she says. While a single class can cost up to $25, there seldom are membership fees. Muscles are treated to varied workouts, even if only once a week in a “boutique” treatment. “It’s good for your body to crosstrain; if you do the same thing over and over again, your body adapts,” DeSimone advises. Unless a competitive athlete is looking to improve performances in a given sport, repeating the same exercise daily can lead to injury and

lessen the desired positive impact, she says. “Your body likes change.” Spinning spin-offs like Soulcycle, Flywheel and Kinetic Cycling represent an evolution of indoor classes and oldschool outdoor cycling. Meanwhile, fitness instructors and wellness consultants note that Zumba has set the stage for dance-oriented workouts, diverging from Latin rhythms into hip-hop and other music genres. If workouts are increasingly encroaching on “social” activities like dancing, it’s because the nation—or at least the expanding population trying to live healthier lifestyles—is undergoing a broader lifestyle transformation, says Jim White, of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The registered dietitian, award-winning fitness pro and national spokesman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics observes, “There’s a shift in culture.” He says, “People are sick of ‘yo-yoing’ with fad diets and exercise routines, and they are looking for effective new approaches, whether for dieting, social life, accountability or competition.” He sees this new mindset fueling the proliferation of websites and phone

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Interval Training: Both high- and low-intensity variations can resemble a fountain of youth for older adults, says DeSimone. These can range from integrating a few five-minute sprints to enhance a half-hour walk to engaging in formalized Asian-influenced Tabata classes and boot camps. High-intensity workouts aren’t for everyone. “HIIT is best delivered when it does not use the one-size-fits-all approach,” says Tony Ordas, a kinesiology lecturer at California State University, San Marcos. “Participants need to have an established level of cardiovascular endurance before increasing intensity.” Body Weight Training: The natural, timeless exercise approach of using our own body weight instead of equipment can, if done right, hone muscles and build core strength, often in creative ways. Personal Training, Small-Group Training and Wellness Coaching: Rising demand by individuals for support

in achieving their desired results is propelling growing numbers of trainers and coaches to obtain health and fitness college degrees and postgraduate certifications. Specialized Fitness Programs: Programs geared to the needs of particular groups such as pregnant women, older adults, dog owners and those interested in losing weight remain popular. Activities vary in approach and intensity, but often emphasize “functional fitness”, focusing on building strength and balance useful in everyday life, rather than more athletic or competitive training. Yoga: This ancient mind-body workout continues to extend from East to West, building on a host of classical forms such as hatha, ashtanga, kripalu, kundalini and Vinyasa. Relatively new forms also are extensive, from power yoga, Bikram and Yogalates to emerging hybrids like the yoga/surfing combination of Yoga Board. Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science. Visit ChristineMacDonald.info.

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Label Literacy Five Tips Help Kids Choose Healthy Foods by Elisa Bosley

Families have three key weapons in combating America’s childhood obesity epidemic: keeping them active, reducing their soda and junk food intake and teaching youngsters how to read food labels.

ccording to the National Center for Health Statistics, obesity more than doubled in children ages 6 to 11 and tripled in adolescents ages 12 to 19 between 1980 and 2010. Nearly one in five youths in both age groups, plus one in eight preschoolers, are now considered obese and at increased risk for consequent health problems. By 2013, the Centers for Disease Control finally showed signs of hope, with some states reporting small reversals in the trend. Positive developments might continue if parents and teachers gently

coach kids to better evaluate what’s going into their mouths and bodies by understanding food labels. Despite the intimidation factor (even for adults), “Once children know how to read, they are ready to start learning how to read food labels,” advises Jolly Backer, CEO of Fresh Healthy Vending, a forward-thinking company actively increasing the presence of healthy-food vending machines in schools nationwide. He says, “The more kids know about what they’re eating, the more empowered they’ll be about making healthier food choices.”

“Once children know how to read, they are ready to start learning how to read food labels.” ~Jolly Backer, Fresh Healthy Vending CEO Here are five basic tips to increase knowing what food labels really say that will benefit a youngster’s health for a lifetime. Visualize serving sizes. Assemble two or three packaged food items— preferably those that the child regularly eats, like cereal, oatmeal and applesauce—plus a measuring cup. Point out the serving-size number on the package label, and let the child measure out a single serving. This visually reinforces serving sizes, the first number anyone needs to consider on a food label. Try it with a single soda or juice bottle, too, which often says, “two servings.” Important note: Most nutrition label serving sizes are based on a 2,000-calorie adult diet. For kids ages 4 to 8, portion sizes are about two-thirds of an adult portion; for preteens, portions run 80 to 90 percent of the adult amount, says Registered Dietitian Tara Dellolacono-Thies, food coach for CLIF Kid nutrient-rich organic energy snacks. Evaluate numbers. Next, discuss the numbers noted for calories, fat, sugar, fiber and cholesterol. When evaluating a packaged food for an elementary school child, DellolaconoThies suggests aiming for 175 calories or less per serving; one gram or less

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saturated fat; no trans fats; no more than 13 grams of added sugars; no more than 210 milligrams sodium content; and at least two grams of fiber. She notes that cholesterol alone is less of a health risk factor for kids than saturated fats and sugars unless a child is on a specialized diet. Added bonuses: Look for high-percent daily values (shown as DV percentage) for nutrients such as calcium, iron, zinc and vitamin D, which experts generally agree most kids’ diets lack in sufficient quantities. Compare and contrast. Armed with these basic guidelines, compare, for example, the grams of sugar in a can of soda with a serving of cooked rolled oats, or the amount of calcium in a carton of milk versus a juice box. One-to-one evaluations will begin to give a child a sense of what numbers constitute “high” or “low” amounts. Check the fine print. “Artificial colors and flavors, artificial sweeteners, high-fructose corn syrup or partially hydrogenated anything signal that the food is likely of lower nutritional quality,” counsels Dellolacono-Thies. Make a game of sounding out items in the ingredient list. “It’s a classic teaching moment: Unpronounceable ingredients often mean it’s a lab-created, fake, food-like item,” she says. Next, ask the youngster to read the label on an apple. Surprise! No food label means it’s a whole, real food—the best, most nutritious kind. Translate knowledge into choices. Once a child has gotten the hang of it, let him or her compare different food labels and choose which one is the healthier option. Plan a little extra time to also do it during grocery shopping. With time and practice, an educated youngster will begin to incorporate the power of reading food labels before choosing foods. “Even when children walk up to a vending machine, where they can’t read labels, you want them to know which is the healthier option,” says Backer. “With label-reading practice, they’ll become savvy shoppers who’ll readily recognize healthy food options when they see them.” Elisa Bosley is senior food editor at Delicious Living magazine.

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he National Restaurant Association surveyed professional chefs, members of the American Culinary Federation, on which food, cuisines, beverages and culinary themes will be hot trends on restaurant menus in 2014. The What’s Hot in 2014 survey was conducted in the fall of 2013 among nearly 1,300 chefs.

1. Locally sourced meats and seafood 2. Locally grown produce 3. Environmental sustainability 4. Healthful kids’ meals 5. Gluten-free cuisine 6. Hyper-local sourcing (e.g. restaurant gardens) 7. Children’s nutrition 8. Non-wheat noodles/pasta (e.g. quinoa, rice, buckwheat) 9. Sustainable seafood 10. Farm/estate branded items

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Ancestral Diets hat can we learn from our Paleolithic, or Stone Age, ancestors? The recent trend toward recreating a Paleo-era diet emphasizes the importance of vegetable nutrition to prehistoric communities, correcting the misperception that they were primarily meat-eaters. The original Paleo diet, before the advent of agriculture, reflected the hunting and gathering of lean meats, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, and was absent of grains, dairy, starchy foods, sugar and salt. Today’s updated version might comprise foods naturally available and/or abundant before the cultivation of food in gardens, crops and livestock. Loren Cordain, Ph.D., author of The Paleo Diet and Nutritionist Nora Gedgaudas, author of Primal Body, Primal Mind, each contest the premise perpetuated by many in the weight-loss industry that fat, especially naturally saturated fat, is unhealthy. Those same proponents that maintain low-fat/ non-fat food is a panacea for modern illnesses also purport that cholesterol is the chief cause of heart ailments. Gedgaudas writes that the diets of hunter-gatherers inhabiting varied landscapes, from the Inuit of the north to

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tropical forest hominids, included large amounts of fat and cholesterol, which is essential to maintaining cell membranes and regulating hormones. She points out that obtaining cholesterol from food is necessary to augment the liver’s function of creating cholesterol internally. Cordain agrees that even saturated fats in meats can be beneficial, providing the animals are grass-fed, lean and live in clean surroundings. He emphasizes, however, that when our prehistoric ancestors ate fat, they did not also eat grain carbohydrates, sugar and salt, and contends that it is these components, not meat, that can be detrimental to the body. Doctor of Naturopathy Maureen Horne-Paul adds that organic, lean and game meats are exempt from the acidity inherent in corn-based animal feed. Plus, “When an animal is insensitively confined and killed, stress hormones are released that result in acidity. So, we are changing our pH from a healthy alkaline state to a more acidic condition when we consume meat from conventionally raised animals.” Scientific studies published in the Journal of Gluten Sensitivity, Medical Hypotheses and by the Mercola group attest to key problems related to human consumption of grains. Anti-nutrients

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we have a good chance of finding our body’s own sweet spot. Sayer Ji is the founder of GreenMed Info.com and an advisory board member of the National Health Federation. Tania Melkonian is a certified nutritionist and healthy culinary arts educator. Learn more at GreenMedInfo.com.

Paleo Parallel Tips n Make plants the center. For any meat, choose organic, grass-fed lean cuts and use small portions as sides or garnish. n Limit dairy to items with full fat content. Choose sheep or goat dairy when possible, followed by organic cow dairy. n Limit grains, but explore pseudograins such as buckwheat, quinoa and amaranth to add safe, starch-like body to meals. n For legumes, eat lentils. Blue and sweet potatoes are good choices for tubers.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1

Reiki I – 10am-4pm. Learn how to administer Reiki to yourself and others. Register by 1/16: EMC@ EnergyMedicineCenter.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 5 Positively Radical Healing – 9:30am-4pm. Qigong & Yoga Retreat. Joy Black/Debbie Segebart. Still Waters Retreat House, Chesterfield. Register: Info@ GoodEnergyForLife.net.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7 T’ai Chi Gung Lecture/Demonstration – 6pm. Beginning of winter/spring classes. Floyd Herdrich. Free. Battery Park Congreg Church, Ginter Park. 804-698-0225. The Desire Map: A Guide to Creating Goals with Soul – 6:30pm. Book discussion on having a holistic life-planning tool to revolutionize the way you go after what you want in life. Danielle La Porte. Fountain Bookstore, 1312 E Cary St. 804-788-1594.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 “Let Your Soul Speak” Journaling Practice – 7-8:15pm. Reflection w/time for centering, writing warm-up, journaling, sharing/reflection, closing ritual. Elaine Kiziah/Ann Forburger. $5 donation. Chrysalis Institute. 3527 Ellwood Ave, Register: 804-359-0384. ChrysalisInstitute.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 12 Intro to Mysore Style Ashtanga Workshop + One Month Unlimited Mysore – 12-2pm. Learn traditional method of Ashtanga yoga and develop a personal practice w/one-on-one instruction. Limited to 4 students. Alicia Golden/Brinson Leigh Kresge. $135. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 West Cary St, Register: Info@AshtangaYogaRichmond.com. Restorative Yoga & Reiki – 3-5:30pm.Heather Rutherford, RYT-500/Erin Forsyth, RYT-500 & Reiki Level II. $50. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. Register: 804-741-5267 or GlenmoreYoga@aol.com. Seasonal Sunday Supper – 6:30-8:30pm. Local appetizers, entrées and desserts will satisfy meat eaters, vegetarians and gluten-free folks. BYOB. Michele Humlan, Good Eats Company. Little House Green Grocery, 1227 Bellevue Ave. Reservations: LittleHouseGreenGrocery.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 Nourishing the Mind: Lunch and Life Series for Seniors – 12pm. Brown bag lunch + speaker. Topics incl: What Is Memory?, Woodrow Wilson: The

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Introduction to Chi Nei Tsang & Self-Massage – 10am-12pm. Joy Black. Free. Good Energy for Life, 1811 Huguenot Rd, Ste 101, Midlothian. Register: Info@GoodEnergyForLife.net. Light Weaving: Revelations Through Energy Photography – 10am-12pm, followed by potluck lunch. Presentation and discussion. Annie Hess. Donations welcome. River Rd Church, corner of River and Ridge Rds. 804-378-4606.

Gardenfest of Lights – 1/1-1/13. 5pm. More than a half million lights, botanical decorations, trains, holiday meals, family activities + more. $11 adults/$10 seniors/$7 children (3-12). Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. LewisGinter.org.

Optimizing Your Health Spa Workshop – 2-5pm. Break the carb addiction w/ a sugar detox, stimulate metabolism and digestion w/ yoga and breath, cleanse and detox thru massage and essential oils. $15/advance, $20/door. Sondra Acosta-Breedlove, CMT; Julie Moon, RN/Integrative Wellness Coach; Keya Williams, Yoga Instructor/Wellness Guide. Breedlove Massage. 804-740-4202.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18

Rest in Yourself – 1:30-3:30pm. Experience subtle, deeply restorative poses in the Svaroopa® yoga style. For all levels. Deborah Woodward, RYT, CSYT 700 hrs. $30. Unity of Richmond, 800 Blanton Ave. Register: 804-338-1105. Easyinyour Bones.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 19 Man Behind the Mask, Humor in Medical Anatomy and Medicare and Social Security Reform. Open University of The Shepherd’s Ctr, St Mary Catholic Church. Info: 804-355-7282. TSCOR.org. Spiritual Traditions Around the World: Celtic Spirituality – 7-8:30pm. The Celtic tradition draws contemporary seekers due to its deep reverence of nature and celebration of the sacred in everyday life. Margaret Woodson Nea/Susan Wilkes. $30/$20mbrs, $10 students. Chrysalis Institute. 3527 Ellwood Ave, Richmond. Register: Chrysalis Institute.org.

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Nourishing Body and Mind Course for Seniors – Gentle Yoga, Feldenkrais, Topics in History and Politics, Genealogy, Gothic Cathedrals, Johnny Mercer, French, Spanish, Latin, Japanese, and Current Events. Suzanne Wiltshire. Open University of The Shepherd’s Ctr. First Presbyterian Church. Info: 804-355-7282. TSCOR.org. Massage Therapist Collaborative – 7:30pm. Bring business cards and topics to discuss. Ellwood Thompson’s Community Room. MassagesByKiara@ gmail.com.

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Restorative Yoga for the Moon Cycle – 6:157:30pm. Explore practice of letting go and rejuvenation thru a mindful approach to deeply passive asana. Brinson Leigh Kresge. $15 drop-in or class pkg. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 West Cary St, Richmond. Register: Info@AshtangaYoga Richmond.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 Wake up and Get Healthy – 6-7pm. Francisca Gil. Free. Le Crepe Gourmet, 1110 E Main St. Limited seating. Register: 804-615-1596.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 Weight Loss RX: Healthy Lifestyle Transformations – Finally, a medically based, healthy lifestyle program that works. Program is not only for weight loss but for anyone hoping to achieve a healthier lifestyle. South River Compounding Pharmacy, 11420 W Huguenot Rd, Richmond. Register: 804-897-6447 or RSVP@SouthRiverRx.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 Breath = Life: Pranayama Workshop – 1/24-1/26. Discover how to perfect yoga breathing techniques (pranayama). Bhaktan Eberle. $220. Add two nights accommo. Satchidananda Ashram - Yogaville. Register: 800-858-9642.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 Weight Loss RX: Healthy Lifestyle Transformations – See Jan 23 listing. South River Compounding Pharmacy, 3656 Mayland Ct, Richmond. Register: 804-897-6447 or RSVP@SouthRiverRx.com. Embrace Intuitive Awareness Workshop – 1:30-3:30pm. Discover how your intuitive side is manifesting in your dreams, lucid dreaming and remote viewing. Outdoor event. Closed-toe shoes required. $30. Register: 804-380-9147 or Info@ EquiSynCoaching.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 Reiki II – 9-12pm. Learn how to use Reiki second degree symbols and how to perform distant Reiki sessions. Register by 1/23: EMC@EnergyMedicine Center.org. Space Clearing Methods – 1-4pm. Learn how to replace residual stale stuck energy with a vibrant

flow of clearer energies. Register by 1/23: EMC@ EnergyMedicineCenter.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy – Menopause seminar. Learn about hormone deficiencies and how bio-identical hormone replacement therapy can start you on the road to a healthier life. Free. South River Compounding Pharmacy, 11420 W Huguenot Rd, Register: 804-897-6447 or RSVP@SouthRiverRx.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29 Seeking the Sacred in Dance – 7-8:30pm. Join Richmond Ballet’s artistic director and ballet master for a look at rhythms of the soul thru dance. Stoner Winslett/Malcolm Burn. $30/$20mbrs, $10 students. Chrysalis Institute. Richmond Ballet, 407 E Canal St, Richmond. Register: 804-359-0384. ChrysalisInstitute.org.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy – See Jan 28 listing. Free. South River Compounding Pharmacy, 3656 Mayland Ct, Richmond. Register: 804-897-6447 or RSVP@SouthRiverRx.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 Unleash Your Creative Potential Through Yoga – 1/31-2/2. Experience how the creative arts and spirituality go hand-in-hand. Chitra McDevitt, RYT 500/Narayani Laine, RYT 200. $225. Add two nights accommo. Satchidananda Ashram – Yogaville. Register: 800-858-9642.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 “Let Your Soul Speak” Journaling Practice – 7-8:15pm. See Jan 8 listing. Elaine Kiziah/Ann Forburger. $5 donation. Chrysalis Institute. 3527 Ellwood Ave, Richmond. Register: 804-359-0384. ChrysalisInstitute.org.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Yoga and Massage with Your Yoga Partner – 2/72/9. Share in the rejuvenative practices of Integral Yoga® and personalized massage. Rev. Vidya Vonne, E-RYT 500. $400/couple. Add 2 nights accommo. Satchidananda Ashram – Yogaville. Register: 800-858-9642.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Embrace Intuitive Awareness Workshop – 1-3:30pm. Learn how to identify when your chakras are unbalanced. Release blocked energy. Outdoor event. Closed toe shoes required. $30. Register: 804-380-9147 or Info@EquiSynCoaching.com. Introduction to Chi Nei Tsang & Self-Massage – 2-4pm. Joy Black. Free. Good Energy for Life, 1811 Huguenot Rd, Ste 101, Midlothian. Register: Info@GoodEnergyForLife.net.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Reiki III – 9am-12pm. Reiki master training. Learn Reiki methods and energy modalities to enhance your practice. Register by 2/6: EMC@EnergyMedicineCenter.org. Intuition Development – 1-4pm. Check Class schedule on EnergyMedicineCenter.org for class topic. Register by 2/6: EMC@EnergyMedicine Center.org.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Men’s Vitality: Achieving Healthy Hormone Balance – The Andropause/Low T seminar will teach more about hormone deficiencies and how to get back to a healthier more vibrant life. Free. South River Compounding Pharmacy, 11420 W Huguenot Rd, Richmond. Register: 804-897-6447 or RSVP@ SouthRiverRx.com. Spiritual Seeker Series: Setting Intentions – 121:30pm. Thru the practice of writing and holding intentions, become more conscious of how you want to live, inviting energetic and spiritual support in your life. Peggy Siegel. $30/$20mbrs, $10 students. Chrysalis Institute. 3527 Ellwood Ave, Richmond. 804-359-0384. Register: ChrysalisInstitute.org.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Men’s Vitality: Achieving Healthy Hormone Balance – See Feb 11 listing. Free. South River Compounding Pharmacy, 3656 Mayland Ct, Richmond. Register: 804-897-6447 or RSVP@ SouthRiverRx.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Vortex Healing – 10am-12pm, followed by potluck lunch. Presentation and discussion w/Kathy Surles. Donations welcome. River Rd Church, corner of River and Ridge Rds. 804-378-4606. The Inner Smile (Guided) Meditation – 11am12:30pm. Joy Black. $25. Good Energy for Life, 1811 Huguenot Rd, Ste 101, Midlothian, Register: Info@GoodEnergyForLife.net. Consistency of Spiritual Practice – 1:30-3:30pm. Heart-opening poses to support and illuminate the spiritual practices of centering prayer and meditation. For all levels. Deborah Woodward, RYT, CSYT 700 hrs. $30. Unity of Richmond, 800 Blanton Ave. Register: 804-338-1105. EasyinyourBones.com. Partner Yoga – 2-3:30pm. Share strength, balance, concentration by working w/ a partner. Randi Weiss, RYT-500/Kelly Howard, RYT-500. $25/person; $45 for two. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy, Richmond. Register: 804-741-5267 or GlenmoreYoga@aol.com. Partner Yoga and Thai Massage Workshop – 3:30-5:30pm. Karen Hansen. $25 by 2/8, $35 after 2/8. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 West Cary St, Richmond. Register: Info@AshtangaYoga Richmond.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Heart Chakra Workshop – 3-6pm. A heart-opening flow that synthesizes your yoga practice w/ expansive energy of the heart chakra. Kim Brown. $25. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center.10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. Richmond. Register: 804-741-5267 or GlenmoreYoga@aol.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Mindfulness, Compassion and Difficult Emotions – 2/21-2/23. Engage in practices to learn how they can support us long term on our life’s journey home. Susan Stone, Ph.D. $230. Add two nights accommo. Satchidananda Ashram – Yogaville. Register: 800-858-9642.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Resolutions: Meeting your Goals Workshop – 9:30am-4pm. Discover the whole body approach to

changing self-beliefs and open the mind to options for embracing change. Closed toe shoes required. Lunch provided. $150. Register: 804-380-9147 or Info@EquiSynCoaching.com. Wake up and Get Healthy – 10:30-11:30am. Francisca Gil. Free. Le Crepe Gourmet, 1110 East Main St. Limited Seating. Register: 804-615-1596.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Restorative Yoga for the Moon Cycle – 6:157:30pm. See Jan 19 listing. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 West Cary St, Richmond. Register: Info@AshtangaYogaRichmond.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Healing Touch Level 1 – 2/28-3/2. Fri 7-10pm; Sat 9am-7pm; Sun 1-7pm. Learn and practice healing work using energy-based concepts. Certified CE program. Ann Rust. No prereq. $363 incl book. Early bird discount $25, bring a friend discount $50. 1100 Mt Pisgah Dr, Midlothian, Register: 804-378-4606.

plan ahead SUNDAY, MARCH 2 Intro to Mysore Style Ashtanga Workshop + One Month Unlimited Mysore – 12-2pm. See Jan 12 listing. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 West Cary St, Richmond. Register: Info@AshtangaYoga Richmond.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 7 Yoga Workshop: Aligning the Body-Aligning to Spirit – 3/7-3/9. Learn to set intentions and align your body to reveal your truest self, both on and off the mat. Trace Sahaja Bonner, E-RYT 500. $235. Add 2 nights accommo. Satchidananda Ashram – Yogaville. Register: 800-858-9642.

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Falun Gong Book Study – 7pm. Free. 804-747-1215.

Falun Gong Exercise Practice – 9am. Free. Deep Run Park, Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-747-1215.

wednesday

Richmond Zen Group – 9am (8:15 orientation). Sitting-walking-sitting; short chant service. 10:30am, Dharma study group. 3411 Grove Ave, Richmond. 804-366-5546. Richmond Lotus Sangha – 1-2pm. Mindfulness Meditation group in tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Sitting, walking meditation, discussion. McKenzie Casad. Free. 1312 W Main St, Richmond. 757-5532780. McKenzie.Sangha@gmail.com. Breast Cancer Support Meeting – 3rd Sun. 4:30pm. Sisters Network Breast Cancer Survivors. SNCVA House, 105 E Clay St, Richmond. 804-447-4027.

monday Mental Stimulation Courses for Seniors – 8 wks (1/13-3/3). Morning class on Human Equality: Its Moral and Constitutional Meaning, Demystifying Poetry, Opera, The Gospel of Mark, Travelogue Topics, 13th-Century Renaissance, French and German. Open University of The Shepherd’s Center. St Luke Lutheran Church. Info: 804-355-7282. TSCOR.org. Lean Into Your Soul – 4 wks (2/3, 2/24, 3/31, 4/28). 12-2pm. Using bestselling book, Lean In, by Sheryl Sandberg, examine internal and external obstacles and explore pathways to find one’s authentic self. Carol Jacobs/Vicki Saunders. $175, $150/members, $125/students. Chrysalis Institute. 3527 Ellwood Ave, Register: 804-359-0384. ChrysalisInstitute.org. Meditation Practice – 5:15-5:45pm. Nora Pozzi, E-RYT500, PRYT. $5 donation. Integral Yoga® Center/YogaHelps. Friends Mtg, 4500 Kensington Ave. 804-342-1061. Info@YogaHelps.com. Healthy-Steps – 6-7pm. Therapeutic movement w/ music – for joints, muscles, balance, vitality. medically designed for breast cancer survivors; perfect for post-surgery, post-rehab conditioning. Talia Moser. $45/5wks; $10 drop-in. Acupuncture Clinic of Richmond, 4801 Hermitage Rd, Ste 101. Register: 804-399-3353. GoHealthySteps.com. Continuing Integral® Yoga – 6-7:30pm. Chanting, breath, relaxation, meditation. Apply yoga philosophy on the mat and daily life. Nora Pozzi, ERYT500, PRYT. $104/8 wks, $15/drop-in. Integral Yoga® Center/YogaHelps. Friends Mtg, 4500 Kensington Ave. 804-342-1061. Info@YogaHelps.com. Yin Yoga – 6:30-8pm. Increase range of motion in joints. Erin Forsyth/Sarah Thaker. $60/month for 1 class/wk; $110 for 2 classes/wk; $17 drop-in. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. Register: 804-741-5267 or GlenmoreYoga@ aol.com. Healing Touch Clinic – 4th Mon. 6:30, 7:30 & 8:30pm. Energy therapy to reduce stress and pain, speed healing, and give sense of well-being. Ann

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2/25). 6:30-8:30pm. Understand your mind and its impact on life choices, habits and relationships based on ancient yogic teachings. Home study, discussions, journaling. Nora Pozzi, E-RYT500. $150/8wks, $20/drop-in. YogaHelps/Integral Yoga Center. Byrd Park/Carytown. 804-342-1061. Info@ YogaHelps.com.

Richmond Zen Group – 9am (8:15 orientation). Sitting-walking-sitting; short chant service. 3411 Grove Ave, Richmond. 804-366-5546. Rust. Free. Mt Pisgah UMC, Midlothian. Register: 804-378-8175. Intro to Ashtanga Yoga – 8 wks (1/13-3/3). 7:158:30pm. Ashtanga yoga is a physical form of yoga combining breath and movement through a precise sequence of postures to stretch and strengthen the body and calm and focus the mind. Kyra Haigh. $96/8 wks. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond. 2902 West Cary St. Register: Info@AshtangaYogaRichmond.com. Yoga for Horseback Riding – 7:30-9:30pm. Jami Bailey, RYT-500. $12.50/$14.50. Inlight Yoga. 804-598-0700. Beginners/Mixed-Level Yoga – 8wks (1/6-2/24). 7:45-9pm. Postures, breathing techniques, Yoga Nidra (15 min. deep relaxation). Nora Pozzi, ERYT500, PRYT. $104/8 wks, $15/drop-in. Integral Yoga® Center/YogaHelps. Friends Mtg, 4500 Kensington Ave. 804-342-1061. Info@YogaHelps.com.

tuesday Mindful Yoga – 9am. Gentle yoga and guided meditation. Susan Kratzer. $10/drop-in. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Rm 18. 804-357-1737. Qigong – 9:30am. Free. Round House at Byrd Park. Phoebe Antrim. Register: 804-358-1772. X-Gentle Yoga – 8wks (1/7-2/25). 10:30-11:30am. Combines “Chair Yoga” with yoga on the mat. Designed for people w/ some physical limitations or who enjoy a slow pace. Nora Pozzi, E-RYT500. $120/8wks, $17/drop-in. YogaHelps/Integral Yoga Center. Byrd Park/Carytown. 804-342-1061. Info@ YogaHelps.com. Restorative Yoga – 10:30am-12pm. Supported postures, breathwork, relaxation, seated meditation. Heather Rutherford. $60/mo for 1 class/wk; $110 for 2 classes/wk; $17 drop-in. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy, Richmond. Register: 804-741-5267 or GlenmoreYoga@aol.com. Breast Cancer Support Group – 1st & 3rd, 6-7:30pm. Free. Kathy Childers, RN. St. Francis Cancer Institute. Register: 804-893-8711. T’ai Chi Gung – 6-9pm. Beginning Form (6-7pm), Advancing Beginning Form (7-8pm), Fundamentals and Time in the Art (8-9pm). Floyd Herdrich. Free. Battery Park Congreg Church, Ginter Park. 804-698-0225. Yoga Philosophy: Raja Yoga Time – 8wks (1/7-

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Beginners/Mixed Level Yoga – 8wks (1/8-2/26). 9-10:15am. Chanting, breath, postures, meditation, Yoga Nidra (15 min. relaxation). Nora Pozzi, ERYT500, PRYT. $120/8 wks, $17/drop-in. Integral Yoga® Center/YogaHelps. Byrd Park/Carytown. 804-342-1061. Info@YogaHelps.com. Soul Play – 10am-12pm. Built around Lightning Dream Work. Cassandra Matt. $25. Register: 804901-4583. DreampathLLC.com. Journal Writing Practice Group – every other Wed. 1-3pm. Linda Anson. $25. Info: 804-337-5197. Breast & Gyn Cancer Support Group – 1st, 6-7:30pm; 3rd, 12-1pm. Mary Baker, MSN. Free. Bon Secours Mem Reg Med Ctr. Register: 804-893-8711. Continuing Integral® Yoga – 6-7:30pm. See Monday listing. Integral Yoga® Center/YogaHelps. Friends Mtg, 4500 Kensington Ave. 804-342-1061. Info@YogaHelps.com. Prenatal Yoga – 6pm. Mary Jo Lowery. St Mary’s Hospital. 804-814-7079. T’ai Chi –1/11-2/15. 6:30-7:45pm. T’ai Chi warmups and meditation (w/ short 13 movement form). Lili Just Simons, Divine Therapy. $60/month, $20/ drop-in. Humphrey Calder Community Ctr, 414 N Thompson. 804-257-5573. DivineTherapy.net. English Country Dancing – 7:30-9:30pm. Colonial Dance Club. Belmont Rec Ctr, 1600 Hilliard Rd, Richmond. 804-744-3264.

thursday Ashtanga Fusion – 9:15-10:45am. Vigorous practice of sun salutations to build strength and stamina, improve mental focus. Randi Weiss, RYT-500. $60/month for 1 class/wk; $110 for 2 classes/wk; $17 drop-in. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. Register: 804-741-5267 or GlenmoreYoga@aol.com. X-Gentle Yoga – 8 wks (1/9-2/27). 10:30-11:30am. See Tuesday listing. Integral Yoga® Center/YogaHelps. Byrd Park/Carytown. 804-342-1061. Info@ YogaHelps.com. Soul Tending SoulCollage – 10:30am-12:30pm. Jan 9, 23; Feb 6, 20; Mar 6, 20. Cassandra Matt. $25. Register: 804-901-4583. DreampathLLC.com. Healing Touch Practice Group – 1st Thurs. 7-9:30pm. Pre-requisite HT Level 1. Ann Rust. Free. Midlothian. 804-378-4606.

Advanced Healing Practice Group – 3rd Thurs. 7-9:30pm. Ann Rust. Midlothian. 804-378-4606.

Renew. Relax. Rejuvenate.

Hour of Stillness – 1st & 3rd, 7pm. Karen Madison/Libbie Karalow. 1806 Libbie Ave, Richmond. Register: 804-247-3561. AwakenFromWithin.com.

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Primordial Qigong/T’ai Chi for Enlightenment – 4 wks (1/9, 1/16, 1/24, 1/30). 7-8:30pm. Joy Black. St Mary’s Woods Community Rm, 1257 Marywood Ln. Register: Info@GoodEnergyForLife.net.

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Lean Into Your Soul – 1/30, 2/20, 3/27, 4/24. 7-9pm. See Monday listing. Chrysalis Institute. 3527 Ellwood Ave, Richmond. Register: 804-359-0384. ChrysalisInstitute.org. VBAC Support Group – 2nd Thurs. 7:30pm. Mary Callender. Better Bodies Chiropractic, 1570 Early Settlers Rd, Chesterfield. Info: 804-382-8222 or VBACMom.CPM@gmail.com.

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friday Falun Gong Exercise Practice – 12:30-1pm. Free. Capitol Ground (downtown). 804-747-1215. Journal Writing Practice Group – every other Fri. 1-3pm. Linda Anson. $25. Info: 804-337-5197. Caregiver Support Group – 3rd Fri. 2-3:30pm. Free. Jewish Family Services, 6718 Patterson Ave, Richmond. Register: 804-282-5644 x254. Introduction to Meditation – 10 wks (1/14-3/11). 6-7pm. Find the style that works for you; learn how to quiet the mind. Barbara West, ERYT-500. $10/$11.50. Inlight Yoga. Register: 804-598-0700.

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saturday Intuition Development – 10am-12pm. $55. Gina Marques. Bon Air. Register: 804-272-1242 or EnergyHealthcare@gmail.com.

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Past Life Regression – 10am-12pm. $65. Gina Marques. Bon Air. Register: 804-272-1242 or EnergyHealthcare@gmail.com.

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Vinyasa Fundamentals – 11:30am-12:30pm. Karen Hansen. $12 or class pkg. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 West Cary St, Richmond. Register: Info@ AshtangaYogaRichmond.com. Teen Girl & Mom Yoga – 2 Sun/mo. 1-2pm.Yoga w/friends and/or mom. Focus on flexibility, strength, stress relief. Annie Edwards, RYT-200. $10/$11.50. Inlight Yoga. 804-598-0700.

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Contra Dance – 2nd and 4th Sat. 7-11pm. $7. Lewis Ginter Rec Ctr. 804-247-9247. Dances of Universal Peace – 4th Sat. 7:30pm. Sacred music/chants and simple circle dance. Friends Mtg, 4500 Kensington Ave, Richmond. Info: 804-231-5649.

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COMFORT ACUPUNCTURE, LLC

Oriental Medicine Specialists, P.C. 804-358-7071, Richmond Omspc.com

ACUPUNCTURE CENTER OF RICHMOND

Remee Gemo, L.Ac., MSAOM Monte Jackson, L.Ac., MSAOM South: 1604 Huguenot Road, 23113 North: 7225 Bell Creek Rd, Ste 240, 23111 804-754-5108 AcuCenter-Richmond.com Specialties: Women’s Health, Sports Injuries, Pain Management, Weight loss, ART/IVF Support, Acupuncture Facelift, Chronic Diseases. Services: Chinese Herbal Formulations, Eastern Dietary Therapy, Cupping, Reflexology. Appointments MonSun. See ad, page 7.

A nationally recognized expert in Holistic Health, Keith has been featured in print, radio and television media. He opened Richmond’s first Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic and has helped thousands achieve their wellness goals.

Nationally certified in acupuncture, herbal medicine and cupping. Trained in California and Zhejiang Medical University, China. Providing personalized and complete care of pain management, allergy, sinus issues, women’s health, infertility, insomnia and more.

JANET L. BORGES, MSTCM, L.AC 2117 West Main Street, Richmond 804-405-2330 ThunderboltWellness.com

DEBORAH FARLEY, L.AC, CHHC

Nationally certified Oriental Medicine practitioner. Acupuncture, Chinese herbs and lifestyle counseling. Specialties: women’s health, addictions, emotional challenges and integrative support for chronic disease. Complementary consultations.

ACUPUNCTURE & HEALTH CENTER Ruiping Chi, L.Ac, MD (China) 3924 Springfield Rd, Glen Allen 804-308-3561; 804-387-7651 AcupunctureVirginia.com

Trained and practiced in China since 1985. Specialties: pain management, allergies, fertility, gastro-intestinal disorders, insomnia, women’s heath, emotional issues, chronic medical conditions, cosmetic acupuncture.

Satori Poch, L.Ac. Dipl.OM South Side: 2505 Pocoshock Pl, Ste 103 West End: 3961 Stillman Pkwy, Ste D 804-592-0853 ComfortAcupuncture.com

Doctor of Oriental Medicine (FL) 804-288-3927, Richmond DebiFarley.com

Using Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat root cause of dis-ease; Wellness care; and incorporates lab analysis to monitor results. Expertise in neurological and endocrine dysfunction. See ad, page 3.

CHINESE ACUPUNCTURE & HERBS Xiaoyan Wang, L.Ac., MD (China) 3721 Westerre Parkway, 23233 804-301-1784, Richmond AcupuncturistWang.com

KRISTINA ASCHENBACH, L.AC. Essential Acupuncture, PLLC 5318 Patterson Avenue, Suite E 804-922-3485, Richmond Info@EssAcu.com, EssAcu.com

Kristina offers individualized and compassionate care through acupuncture, herbal medicine and lifestyle guidance. Specialties i n c l u d e : w o m e n ’s h e a l t h , infertility, IVF support, menstrual irregularities, menopause symptoms, emotional health, digestive issues and support during life transitions.

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Trained and practicing Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in China since 1983. Specialties: pain management, gastrointestinal problems, women’s health, neurological disorders, sports injuries, skin diseases, cancer and more.

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JOHN KANG, L.AC

3961 Stillman Parkway, Suite D 1909 W. Cary St 804-513-4408 Acupuncture-Richmond.com Coming from a family of Chinese doctors, John started apprenticing in Taiwan in 1995 before earning a Masters of Oriental Medicine from Meiji College. He treats a wide range of health issues, and specializes in infertility, mentalemotional disorders and gastrointestinal problems.

ELIZABETH MASTROPIERRO, L.AC. 105 Berrington Ct. Richmond, VA 23221 804-840-2193 RichmondQiWorks.com

Offering skilled, compassionate care. Acupuncture, tui na, herbal medicine, qi gong, diet and lifestyle modifications. Treating the whole person, not just the symptoms. Specialties include women’s health, musculoskeletal and digestive disorders, acute/ chronic pain.

LISA CHRISTINA SMITH, DOM, L.AC Health Offerings, Inc. 804-497-8860, Richmond HealthOfferingsAcupuncture.com

Nationally certified Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture. Since 1998, I offer individualized, constitutional health care using Western and Chinese herbs, diet and food therapy, cupping and moxibustion.

WORSLEY CLASSICAL FIVE-ELEMENT ACUPUNCTURE

Floyd M. Herdrich, M.Ac., L.Ac., MAP™ 907 Westwood Avenue, Richmond 804-698-0225 WorsleyInstitute.org Family Practice Acupuncture, since 1985, now in Ginter Park. Complementary & Alternative treatment for medical conditions: overriding emphasis on Wellness, Body-Mind-Spirit and quality of life. See ad, page 18.

JIANFENG ZHENG, L.AC (VA, NY)

MD Associate Professor (China) 6905 Staunton Ave., Richmond 804-625-9574; 804-859-6619; 917-658-7297 AcupuncturistZheng.com Trained in China. Practicing acupuncture & Chinese herbal medicine since 1979. Treat a wide range of health issues. Specialties: pain management, gastro-intestinal disorders, emotional issues, women’s health, skin conditions, post stroke, neurological disorders, allergies, weight control and kidney disease.

AURA CLEARING AND BALANCING ROSEMARY PROFFITT, CHTP

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BODYWORK GOOD ENERGY FOR LIFE

Joy Black—Chi Nei Tsang, Qigong (Chi Kung) 1811 Huguenot Road, Suite 101 804-971-7135 GoodEnergyForLife.net Holistic, compassionate Chi Nei Tsang therapy combines energy work, meridian acupressure and abdominal massage of vital abdominal organs to release negative emotions, free stagnant, blocked energy, and establish a healthy, balanced energy flow. Assists with: digestion, sleep, anxiety, depression, and excess emotional buildup.

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Your energy body directly affects your thoughts, feelings and life experience. Healing Touch, BioGenesis and Inner Sound are noninvasive techniques proven to clear and balance the energy body and optimize well-being. Feel good right away and even better the next day. Results are cumulative.

Relieving stress and pain with integrated massage, bodywork and energy techniques to release restrictions, improve balance and ease of movement and support healing. Myofascial Meridian Release, Isometric Muscle & Body Balancing, Swedish/ Therapeutic Massage and Reiki. See my website for more.

BEAUTY / COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE CENTER OF RICHMOND Remee Gemo, L.Ac., MSAOM 804-501-8060, Richmond LIFTFacialAcupuncture.com

Remee Gemo, L.Ac. created the L.I.F.T. Facial Acupuncture Program to provide an effective, customized anti-aging protocol to enhance beauty and youthfulness. L.I.F.T. diminishes wrinkles, lifts sagging skin, and improves complexion by utilizing natural, non-surgical methods such as acupuncture, Asian bodywork and herbal formulations. Also offering Abdominal Slimming & Body Contouring Program. See ad, page 7.

DEBORAH FARLEY, L.AC, CHHC Doctor of Oriental Medicine (FL) 804-288-3927, Richmond DebiFarley.com

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Stony Point Fashion Park 9200 Stony Point Parkway 804-320-9200 AlchemistsBooksandGifts.com Books, Music, Guided Imagery, Candles, Essential Oils, Incense, Rare Crystals, Jewelry, Statuary, Inspirational Gifts. Classes, Intuitive Readings. Nationally known authors and events. Rewards Program. Newsletter.

BRAIN HEALTH AGELESS GRACE EDUCATOR M E Simon 804-677-6900 Me@CreatingANewNormal.com CreatingANewNormal.com

Beautiful, younger-looking skin is achievable through time-tested treatment strategies using Chinese Medicine. Reduce signs of aging while improving overall health. See ad, page 3.

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Cathy S. Phillips, CTT 2900 Polo Pkwy, Ste 103, Midlothian 804-748-7401 FightBC.com

Offering individual sessions as well as multiple practitioner sessions with Karen Madison. Intuitive and Integrative Energy/ Bodywork; Colorpuncture; Massage Therapy; Myofascial Release Therapy; Craniosacral Therapy; Reiki.

Breast Thermography uses infrared sensors to detect heat and increased blood flow around abnormal tissue. An abnormal thermogram indicates a future risk of breast disease. Interpreted by Jeanne Stryker, Board-Certified Radiologist. See ad, page 19.

COUNSELING 804-353-2482 (Hours by Appointment) PartnersCounseling11@gmail.com

DOMINION CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC, LTD

Psychotherapy and counseling for women’s issues: single parenting, relationships, codependency, life changes, chronic illness, grief and loss, spiritual discernment. In partnership with your specific needs.

Elliot S. Eisenberg, DC 3904 Meadowdale Boulevard, Richmond 804-271-7920 DominionChiro.com Chiropractic; Acupuncture; Massage. Wellness care and pain relief for all ages; individualized care programs since 1984. Voted Richmond’s Top Chiropractor in a Richmond Magazine survey. See ad, page 23.

LAINIE HINNANT, MS, LCSW Richmond/Midlothian 804-643-3512 LainieHinnant.com

Counseling, Psychotherapy, Coaching for Individuals and Couples in a safe, supportive environment. Helping clients make positive movement toward living happier, more successful and satisfying lives. Clients consistently find sessions healing, effective and life-transforming. See ad, page 19.

COLON THERAPY JANICE BONNER, CT

Certified Colon Hydrotherapist Main Street Spa and Wellness Center 804-644-1084 MainStreetSpa.org A healthy colon is essential to a healthy body. It restores colon muscle tone, rebalances intestinal flora and improves overall health. Call now for your consultation.

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REV. LISA C. MARKS, M.ED Inner Peace 1893 Billingsgate Circle, Suite B 804-350-6743, Richmond InnerPeaceRichmond.com

The Wellness Village, 1404 Starling Dr. 804-673-2936; 804-814-0221 TheWellnessVillage.com Colon cleansing provides the first step in any detoxification process. Colonics are a safe and effective means to begin to restore your health.

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ADVANCED CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY OF RICHMOND Cynthia Willis, NCTMB 7225 Bell Creek Rd, Ste 240 Mechanicsville, VA 23111 804-514-6487 CindyAdvCsT@gmail.com

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ADVANCED MANUAL THERAPIES

Christa Fish, MMP, RYT, NCMT 1805 Monument Ave, Ste 616, Richmond 804-986-1723 (By appt. only) AdvancedManualTherapies.com Holistic Manual Therapies; Craniosacral Therapy; Energy Wo r k ; M e d i c a l M a s s a g e ; Ayurvedic, Thai Yoga and Lymph Massage. Your resource for prevention/ rehabilitation. 25 years experience. Gentle yoga classes.

KAREN MADISON, CMT, RCST, BCST® 1806 Libbie Ave Richmond, VA 23226 804-247-3561 AwakenFromWithin.com

“Awaken From Within” – Offering Individual and Multi-Practitioner Sessions; Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Intuitive and Integrative Energy/Bodywork sessions; Spiral Synthesis; Cell and Core Belief Transformation; Myofascial Release Therapy; Reiki classes and other exciting and empowering workshops.

DENTISTRY DR. CHERYL BRADFORD BILLINGSLEY, DDS, ND

10446 Ridgefield Parkway Near Short Pump 804-740-4485 RichmondFamilyDentistry.com Accreditation with the International Academy of Oral Medical Toxicology. Certified provider of Oral Cancer screening with Velscope. Mercury-free dental practice. Family and cosmetic dentistry. Sedation dentistrycertified practice. Teeth whitening. Invisalign braces. Instructor at Medical College of Virginia Dental School. See ad, page 25.

EDUCATION / TRAINING ENERGY MEDICINE CENTER

Education and Healing Arts EnergyMedicineCenter.Org EMC@EnergyMedicineCenter.org 804-893-3555 Offering educational seminars and energy-based therapies such as Reiki, crystal healing, acupressure, energy work, face reading, intuition development and chakra balancing. Visit our website for monthly class schedules and a complete list of services offered.

INSTITUTE OF MASSAGE THERAPIES

2004 Bremo Rd., Ste 105 804-673-3344, Richmond InstituteOfMassageTherapies.com Massage therapy certification program (CTO by SCHEV). Student clinic for the public. Orthopedic massage clinic for pain and dysfunction, including myofascial release, trigger point, craniosacral, neuromuscular, sports rehab. See ad, page 24.

EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE (EFT) WAITKUS COUNSELING GROUP

Pamela A. Waitkus, Ed.S., LPC, LMFT Offices in Colonial Heights & Richmond 804-526-9885 WaitkusCounselingGroup.com Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) offers rapid, effective relief from many emotional problems, including trauma, anxiety, phobias, anger, sadness and grief, and is effective in weight release and overcoming self-sabotage. See ad, page 15.

ENERGY HEALING DORTCH & ASSOCIATES

Charlene Dortch, CH, CHTP, ATP® 804-839-3123, Richmond DortchAndAssociates.com Clear blocks and restore balance to your life. Services include Spiritual Response Therapy, Hypnosis, Healing Touch, Reiki, ThetaHealing™, Emotional Freedom Techniques, life coaching, ATP®. See ad, page 7.

HEALING CREATIONS

Rev. Emily Pels, BFA, CHTP, RoHun Master 804-740-0509, West End Richmond EPels@aol.com

GINA MARQUES, PH.D

Energy Healthcare, LLC 804-272-1242, Bon Air EnergyHealthcare@gmail.com

Working together to help you to remember what an awesome gift you are to this world. Experience a powerful healing restoring Joy, Balance, Harmony, Pain Release. Offering Healing Touch, Energy Medicine, RoHun, Crystal Healing, Past Life Regression, Intuitive Art, Meditation Therapy.

Energy Medicine/Healing, Reiki, acupressure, reflexology. Speaker (International). Classes/ Workshops: Stress Management, Meditation, Energy Medicine/ Healing, Nutrition, Reiki, Chakra Balancing, Intuition, Forgiveness, Chakras, Past Life Regression.

MY PEACEFUL BODY

HEALING WORKS

Anita Snellings, CSBT, CEYT, CHTP 555 Southlake Blvd, N Chesterfield 804-356-7477 MyPeacefulBody@gmail.com

Camie Lee, HTCP 804-339-1944, Richmond CamieCLee@gmail.com Energy Medicine for the whole family – empower yourself to health through self-care. Blending energy healing, Healing Touch, and reflexology to help you deal with stress, pain, ADHD, cancer, surgery and personal growth.

HOLISTIC HEALING OPPORTUNITIES, INC

Gentle Yoga, Embodyment®, Healing Touch, Reiki. Offering gentle yet profound healing therapies to release muscular tension and dis-ease in your body and mind. Supporting where you are in your physical experience. Classes/private appointments.

SAGE CROSSINGS

Ann Rust, HTCP/I, VortexHealing® Healing Touch/Quantum Touch/EFT 804-378-4606, Midlothian

Elizabeth Sexton, MA, MS, RMP 1805 Monument Ave, Suite 607 804-677-4539, Richmond SageCrossings.com

Specializing in bringing wholeness by clearing deep-seated issues, releasing traumas, repatterning the hara, and reducing pain and stress using a variety of advanced healing techniques and Lightbody integration.

LIGHTEN UP MASSAGE AND WELLNESS

Linda Frazier, CMT, Usui Reiki Master 6130 Mechanicsville Tnpk 804-874-1920, Mechanicsville LightenUpMassageRVA.com

Offering Reiki, Energy Healing, Intuitive Advising, and Life Coaching to support you along the path of self-evolution. Providing mentoring in times of stress and change, and energy therapy to balance mind, body, and emotion. See ad, page 9.

PEGGY SIEGEL, MS

5318 Patterson Ave, Richmond 804-291-7785 Peggy.Siegel@gmail.com PeggySiegel.net Unique combination of intuitive mentoring and energy healing with a focus on living with intention. Offering energetic support and grounded guidance for healing and transformation. In private practice in Richmond since 1998.

In practice since 1997. Intuitive massage and specializing in Medical Massage, Deep Tissue, CranialSacral, Usui Reiki and Vortex Healing®.

ELIZABETH MCDADE, MFA, CRM 804-337-6123 Elizabeth@ElizabethMcDade.com

WELL INTO LIFE

Carey Phillips, CMT, EEMCP, NCTMB 804-205-6531, West End WellIntoLife.com

Energy medicine, Reiki, facilitated healing, hypnotherapy, applied behavioral control theory, deep relaxation, accessing and releasing emotions/trauma at your pace. Specialize in energy clearing and energy hygiene for health care professionals.

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Intuitive and integrative bodywork. Eden Energy Medicine Certified Practitioner, Structural Integration and massage therapies. Bringing balance and healing to body, mind and spirit. Empowering individuals to live more vibrant lives!

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CONSCIOUS CONCEPTIONS

EQUINE GESTALT

Keith Bell’s Holistic Fertility Program 804-358-7071, Richmond Omspc.com

EQUISYN, LLC

Liz Liverman Equine Gestalt Coach 804-380-9147 EquisynCoaching.com The experiential nature of Equine Gestalt coaching involves the horse as an active partner with the coach. Combined with positive coaching, somatic awareness guidance and Gestalt methodology, assists the client with a focus on designing a positive future.

Keith Bell coordinates a team of holistic practitioners to provide Pre-conception Planning and effective, personalized treatments for infertility and frequent miscarriages. High Success Rates.

FINANCIAL PLANNING B. CHEVES PASCO, JR

Pasco Financial Group 1906 N. Hamilton Street, Ste D, Richmond 804-833-8603 CPasco@PascoFinancialGroup.com

FENG SHUI FENG SHUI DIVA® Robyn Bentley 804-241-1685 FengShuiDiva.com

Helping families and businesses sustain financial health since 1918. We offer diversified planning to match individual needs and lifestyles. Our job is to help you make smart and sustainable choices for the financial wellness of your family and/or your business.

Certified Professional Feng Shui consultations for your home or business. Featured on WTVR TV6, WRIC TV8, Lite98, Home Style, First For Women, The Wall Street Journal and more. Call or visit the website today.

LYDIA NITYA GRIFFITH, E-RYT200 804-678-8568, Richmond YogaWithNitya.com

Certified Traditional Feng Shui Consultant and Chinese Astrologer. Over 10 years of experience with hundreds of clients all over the U.S. Free Astrology Readings with every home or office consultation. Outstanding personal attention.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE HEALTH INSYNCS

Sherron Marquina, DC, PAK 9210 Forest Hill Ave B-3, Richmond 804-377-2222 HealthInSyncs.com Board Certified Professional Applied Kinesiologist. Individualized care using functional diagnostics, gentle balancing methods, clinical nutrition, advanced therapies to solve difficult health problems or optimize your health.

FERTILITY BON SECOURS COMMONWEALTH FERTILITY AND WOMEN’S HEALTH Christine L. Cimo Hemphill, MD, NFPMC 13700 St. Francis Blvd, MOB, Ste 502 804-594-4700, Midlothian

Dr. Hemphill received her medical degree from Medical University of South Carolina and her OB/ GYN residency at Pitt County Memorial Hospital/East Carolina University. She completed her fellowship in Medical/Surgical NaProTECHNOLOGY® at Pope Paul VI Institute with Dr. Thomas Hilgers, co-creator, Creighton Model FertilityCare™ System.

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HEALTH COACH YESHI DEMISSE, AADP

Certified Holistic Health Coach 718-536-0747, Richmond YDemisse@aol.com YesharegDemisse.com

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Working together, we can discover the food and lifestyle choices that best support you. Making gradual, lifelong changes enables you to reach your health goals.

LA VID WELLNESS SERVICES Francisca Gil Certified Health Coach 804-615-1596; FranciscaGil.com

I create a supportive environment that will enable you to achieve your health and nutrition goals. I have studied all of the major dietary theories and use practical lifestyle coaching methods to guide you in discovering the best approach for you.

HEALTH PRODUCTS GOOD FOODS GROCERY

Gayton Crossing Shopping Center 1312 Gaskins Road 804-740-3518 Stony Point Shopping Center 3062 Stony Point Road 804-320-6767 GoodFoodsGrocery.com Natural Foods & Organic Produce. Bulk grains, fruits, spices & nuts. Herbs, vitamins, & supplements. Prepared foods: vegetarian & vegan. Books, classes & education. Programs to support the community. See ad, page 13.

THE VITAMIN SHOPPE 11301 West Broad St. Glen Allen, VA 23060 804-360-2456 VitaminShoppe.com

Vitamin Shoppe carries products to suit all needs. We offer the most competitive pricing, with the highest level of service and product knowledge.

HOLISTIC NURSE HAYAT DONNA BAIN, MSN, RN Ask A Holistic Nurse 804-467-9674 AskaHolisticNurse@gmail.com

Want to explore natural and integrative health options for yourself or a loved one with an experienced, compassionate, holistic nurse? Empower yourself today by calling or emailing for a free, 15-minute, no obligations consultation.

HYPNOTHERAPY AHH HYPNOSIS

Dr. Louise Thayer-Lee 1805 Monument Ave, Ste 514 Lee Medical Bldg., Richmond 804-358-0111; rurelaxed.com Let me guide you to access your subconscious mind. Here you learn and release the things that hold you back from being your best self. Self-schedule on website and free consults.

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY HYPNOSIS & REIKI CENTER Sharon Carruth, CH, RMT 804-571-1219, SCarruth90@gmail.com ChesterfieldCountyHypnosis.com

Helping you succeed! Specializing in stress management, weight loss, smoking cessation, and building self-confidence. Certified Hypnotist. Reiki Master. See ad, page 23.

GLENMORE YOGA & WELLNESS CENTER

LIFE COACHING

Far West End Location 10442 Ridgefield Parkway Henrico, VA 23233 804-741-5267 GlenmoreYoga@aol.com GlenmoreYoga.com

THE MAIN CHANNEL, LLC Stephen D. Saunders, M.Ed 804-405-5216, Richmond Cecilia B. Thomas, M.Ed, M.Ht 804-432-1109, Richmond TheMainChannel.net

Gain more life balance in a relaxed, strictly confidential setting. Goal and results oriented. Free, 30-minute consultation. Further information available on our website.

SOLE PATH MENTOR / LIFE COACH M E Simon 804-677-6900 Me@CreatingANewNormal.com CreatingANewNormal.com

INSTITUTE OF MASSAGE THERAPIES

Martyr? Self-Abandonment? SelfHatred? People Pleaser? In Transition? You’re Not Losing Your Mind…You’re Just Waking Up! Navigate steps to transform your life with grace. Experience Joy, Love, & Peace! Set yourself FREE! Privates-Classes-Free Consult!

DORTCH & ASSOCIATES

Charlene Dortch, CH, CHTP, ATP® 804-839-3123, Richmond DortchAndAssociates.com Clear blocks and restore balance to your life! Services include Spiritual Response Therapy, Hypnosis, Healing Touch, Reiki, ThetaHealing™, Emotional Freedom Techniques, life coaching, ATP®. See ad, page 7.

LASER THERAPY HEALTH INSYNCS

9210 Forest Hill Ave B-3, Richmond 804-377-2222 HealthInSyncs.com Laser therapy can reduce pain and swelling of strained muscles, tendonitis, irritated discs, inflamed nerves; can stimulate tissue repair and regeneration from old and new injuries. See our website for more information about laser therapy.

Providing Therapeutic Massage for 30+ years. Tailored to your needs including Deep Tissue, Tr i g g e r P o i n t , P r e n a t a l , Therapeutic, Hot Stone, Couples and Swedish Massage. T h a i Yo g a M a s s a g e , Reflexology, Reiki, and Infant Massage Training. Member BBB. See ad, page 9.

LYMPHATIC MASSAGE

2004 Bremo Road, Suite 105 Richmond, VA 23226 804-673-3344 MedicalMassageTreatmentCenter.com

We are an outcome-oriented team with outstanding client results. Each member of our team is VA State Certified and Nationally Certified in Massage Therapy and Bodywork (NCTMB) with hundreds of hours of training. See ad, page 24.

LIBBIE KARALOW, CMT, CCP 804-833-0899, Richmond AwakenFromWithin.com

DUSTY HOOKE, NCMT, CLT

3500 Grove Ave, Ste 106, Richmond 804-869-4214 DustyHookeMassage.com Specializing in Oncology/Mastectomy Massage and Lymphatic Therapy. This gentle touch helps detoxify tissue, reduces swelling caused by lymphedema, surgery or injury, and restores tissue mobility. Customized Therapeutic Massage and Massage Cupping are also available.

MASSAGE THERAPY ALTERNATIVE HEALTH & HEALING

LIGHTEN UP MASSAGE AND WELLNESS

Linda Frazier, CMT, Usui Reiki Master 6130 Mechanicsville Tnpk 804-874-1920, Mechanicsville LightenUpMassageRVA.com

Dr. Louise Thayer-Lee 1805 Monument Ave, Ste 514 Lee Medical Bldg., Richmond 804-358-0111; rurelaxed.com

Specialize in TMJ massage.

In practice since 1997. Intuitive massage and specializing in Medical Massage, Deep Tissue, CranialSacral, Usui Reiki and Vortex Healing®.Reiki sessions & monthly classes.

Celebrate what you want to see more of. ~Tom Peters natural awakenings

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MASSAGE THERAPY cont. MASSAGES BY KIARA

MIDWIFE / NURSE-MIDWIFE RICHMOND VIRGINIA HOME BIRTH

3500 Grove Ave, Ste 106, Richmond  804-537-0641  MassagesByKiara@gmail.com  MassagesByKiara.com

Mary Callender, CMP, LM 804-382-8222 VBACmom.CPM@gmail.com RichmondVirginiaHomeBirth.com

Kiara is a Certified Massage Therapist who provides integrated massages with a personal touch to the Richmond community. Book an appointment and experience the difference!

NAMASTE MASSAGE

WITH WOMAN MIDWIFERY CARE, LLC

Lauren Chambers, LMT Certified in Ashiatsu Graduate of Cayce/Reilly School NamasteMassage7.com I use ceiling bars to balance myself while using my feet and body weight to give you the most pressure available in any deep tissue massage. I combine Ashiatsu and Swedish techniques to leave you feeling refreshed, relaxed, rejuvenated.

PATTIE O’NEILL, CMT

Therapeutic Massage, OrthoBionomy, Reiki & other energy modalities. Over 20 years experience helping people heal. I listen to what you and your body have to say and adjust my work accordingly.

MICHELE SCHUTT, NCMT, ESMT Don’t Just Live, Live Well! Midlothian & Chesterfield offices 804-874-4248 MsmTouch.com

STILL POINT MASSAGE THERAPY, LLC Martha B. Tyler, RN, CMT 5318 Patterson Ave, Suite E 804-350-7647 StillPointRichmond.com

Martha draws upon 20 years of experience as a nurse and educator to promote health and wellness through loving bodywork. Multiple modalities and flexible scheduling offered. Email: Martha@StillPointRichmond.com.

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Kimberly has practiced as a nurse in Emergency, Women’s Health, and Labor and Delivery/MotherInfant care before receiving her Master of Science in Nursing and Nurse Midwifery. She finds it an honor to work alongside families who are welcoming new life. See ad, page 2.

THE WOMAN’S CENTER

Jennifer Walker, CNM 13700 St. Francis Boulevard, MOB Ste 510 804-423-8462, Midlothian Jennifer received her Master’s Degree as a Certified Nurse Midwife and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner from the University of Utah College of Nursing. One of her primary goals is to help women at all stages of their lives to achieve their greatest level of health and wellness. See ad, page 2.

Glenda is a licensed midwife providing homebirth services, including comprehensive prenatal care, postpartum and newborn care through six weeks, breastfeeding support, waterbirth, VBAC, and in-home care options. Call for a free consultation.

MUSIC DEBORAH SAIDEL, M.M.

Jean Curtacci, RN, CNM 13700 St. Francis Blvd, MOB Ste 510 804-423-8462, Midlothian As a certified nurse-midwife, Jean provides holistic care for women through all life stages. Jean has over 10 years of experience in women’s health care and is a strong proponent of disease prevention and wellness, patient education, informed decision making, and practicing evidencebased healthcare. See ad, page 2.

Follow That Flute Solo, Duo and Trio Configurations: Flutes, Violin, Cello, Piano, Clarinet, Guitar 804-335-4074, deb@debsaidel.com Nothing can compare to the healing energy and aesthetic appeal that live music brings to a space. Whether you need music to soothe the soul or energize the function, Deborah can transform your event.

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE

THE WOMAN’S CENTER

Specializing in Therapeutic, Rehabilitative and Prenatal Massage as well as massage cupping for freedom from pain and stress. Find the relief you need with us. See ad, page 19.

Kimberly Smith, CNM 13700 St. Francis Boulevard, MOB Ste 510 804-423-8462, Midlothian

Glenda Turner, CPM, LM 804-937-6517 MWGlenda@gmail.com WithWomanMidwifery.com

THE WOMAN’S CENTER

804-539-8046, Richmond PattieO@earthlink.net

Serving the birth community since 1997 as a doula and now as a midwife. Mary can help you have t h e g e n t l e , h e a l t h y, n o n interventive birth you desire at home. She supports VBACs and water births. Practicing traditional midwifery using the Midwives Model of Care. See ad, page 19.

THE WOMAN’S CENTER

Melanie Hartman, CNM 13700 St. Francis Blvd, MOB Ste 510 804-423-8462, Midlothian After practicing as a registered nurse in Labor and Delivery for seven years, Melanie pursued a graduate education in midwifery. Melanie is a certified nursemidwife who supports alternative birthing options. In addition to prenatal, postnatal and newborn care, she offers lactation support for new mothers. See ad, page 2.

RESTORE-PT, INC.

Derek S. Metzler, MPT 804-644-1221, Richmond Restore-pt.com Highly specialized Physical Therapy Practice using John F. Barne’s Myofascial Release. Focused on resolving complex issues, especially those chronic in nature. Also treatment for Women’s Health.

What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year.

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NATUROPATHY GRACE GALLIANO, ND, CNHP Treasures of Health 804-427-1061, Mechanicsville ToHerbs.com

Improve your lifestyle focusing on healing methods that provide holistic, proactive prevention. Dr. Grace will help identify and remove barriers to good health.

AMY LICHONCZAK, BCND

HEALTHY CORES

CECILIA B. THOMAS, M.ED, M.HT

Julie Moon, RN 804-678-8520 Julie@HealthyCores.com

804-432-1109, Richmond CeliesVoice4U@gmail.com TheMainChannel.net

Cut carbohydrate addictions & stabilize blood sugar levels through Detox Services, Low Glycemic Eating and Weight Loss Classes, Cooking Classes & Pantry Purge Assistance. Specializes in helping people with fibromyalgia, diabetes or needing gluten free lifestyles.

SOUTH RIVER COMPOUNDING PHARMACY

2008 Bremo Road, Ste 111 Richmond, VA 23226 804-740-4325 APlace4U2Heal.com

11420 W. Huguenot Road, Midlothian 3656 Mayland Ct, West End 804-897-6447 SouthRiverRx.com

ANMCB Board Certified Naturopathic Doctor who specializes in patient education and is an expert in root cause analysis. Identifies and resolves underlying health issues using natural healing techniques: h e r b o l o g y, h o m e o p a t h y, acupressure, NAET ® allergy elimination, nutrition, and supplement programs.

Our expert staff offers Counseling for: Weight Loss, Nutrition, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, Stress, Pain Management, Autism, Bio-Identical Hormone R e p l a c e m e n t T h e r a p y, Sports Nutrition, Respiratory Conditions, AntiAging (Optimal Aging), Allergies, Skin Ailments, Auto-immune disorders, GI Issues, Chronic Disease (ie: CFS/FM, RA, MS, etc.)…call today. We can help you get back on track. We also offer: workshops, group and corporate programs. See ad, page 3.

TOP PRIORITY, LLC

Marilyn Scott, ND, CNHP, D.PSc 9609 Gayton Road, Ste 100, Richmond 804-350-0034 TopPriorityVA.com Specializing in digestive enzymes for your personal needs to restore your body’s natural balance, resulting in a healthier immune system. Offering a positive approach with digestive enzymes, reflexology, herbs, and homeopathy. TopPriorityLLC@gmail.com.

NUTRITIONAL CONSULTING MEGAN FISHER, MS, CPT, HHC Horizon Holistic Health 330-257-8897; Online and Mobile HorizonHolisticHealth@gmail.com HorizonHolisticHealth.com

Megan Fisher offers holistic nutritional counseling where you achieve optimal health and balance. She specializes in migraines, fatigue and weight loss. Megan is also a mobile personal trainer and brings boot camp classes to you!

Discover past life influences on current life. Safely explore the realms described in near death experiences through a Life Between Lives session. Certified through National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapists (NATH).

PERSONAL GROWTH CHRYSALIS INSTITUTE

P.O. Box 7014, Richmond, VA 23221 Chrysalis Gathering Space 3527 Ellwood Avenue 804-359-0384 ChrysalisInstitute.org Chrysalis Institute is a resource center for exploring insights and practices drawn from the world’s spiritual traditions, philosophies, and contemporary science. Chrysalis encourages spiritual growth and exploration beyond conventional boundaries of any one faith. See ad, page 11.

PET HEALTH ANIMAL INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

PAIN/STRESS DAVID HERRING, CMT, IMT

Lodi Kysor, DVM Metro Richmond Area 804-784-0594

Veterinary Holistic House Calls, Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Chiropractic. See ad, page 19.

Innovative Pain Release Center 804-573-9516, Richmond InnovativePainRelease.com

Address your pain & discomfort holistically with David’s expertise in Advanced Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT)™, Craniosacral, Myofacial Release & physicsbased energy therapies. David facilitates sustained & fast removal of pain & stress by identifying and addressing their causes. Very effective! Relaxing, non-invasive. Free assessments. See ad, page 23.

BETTY BAUGH’S ANIMAL CLINIC 5322 Patterson Ave, Richmond 804-288-7387 BettyBaughsAnimalClinic.com

Betty Baugh’s Animal Clinic offers traditional as well as holistic and herbal remedies. Please see our website for information on all services offered. See ad, page 21.

PAST LIFE REGRESSION LAURA GILES, LCSW

ENERGY HEALS

804-307-9369 LauraGilesP@yahoo.com LauraGiles.net Past life regression may answer questions about life after death, reveal hidden talents, promote spiritual growth and release suffering. Experience it for yourself.

Energy Therapy for All Animals Deborah Wooten, HTCP, HTACP 804-798-1174, Richmond Energy-Heals.net

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Return your best friend’s love! Energy Therapy – Repair, Balance, and Enhance Your Animal’s Energy System, or Your Own, Today!

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PET HEALTH cont.

PHYSICIAN

REHABILITATION AT CARY STREET VETERINARY HOSPITAL Alexandra Dahlgren, DVM Cathleen Blanchong, DVM 3210 W. Cary Street, Richmond 804-355-9144 CaryStreetVet.com

RUMKI BANERJEE, MD

Family Physician Apex-MD 5310 Twin Hickory Road, Glen Allen 804-273-0010 Apex-MD.com Trained and Certified by American Board of Integrated Holistic Medicine. Specialties: Chronic disease management by integrating Holistic approach; Diet management for hypertension, gout, cancer, arthritis, kidney disease, weight loss. See ad, back page.

Acupuncturist: specializing in geriatrics, pain management, sports medicine & rehabilitation. See ad, page 21.

REHABILITATION AT CARY STREET VETERINARY HOSPITAL Kim Raible, LVT Amy Wilson, MSPT 3210 W. Cary Street, Richmond 804-355-9144 CaryStreetVet.com

JAMES COOK, MD

2105 E. Parham Rd, Ste 109 (across from Lakeside PO) 804-762-9646 MedicalWellnessVA.com

Canine Rehabilitation: underwater treadmill, therapeutic ultrasound, electrical stimulation, manual therapy and balance/gait training. See ad, page 21.

PHARMACY

MATTHEW C. LEE, MD, RPH, MS

SOUTH RIVER COMPOUNDING PHARMACY

5700 Old Richmond Ave, Ste A-5 (Off Libbie, near St. Mary’s) 804-358-1492 eLEEtePhysicians.com

11420 W. Huguenot Road, Midlothian 3656 Mayland Ct, West End 804-897-6447 SouthRiverRx.com Customized medications—for people & pets—in unique dosage forms to eliminate dyes, sugar, lactose & alcohol, using state-ofthe-art technology. Personal consultations for health issues including Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy, Thyroid Replacement, Pain Management, Autism, and Dietary Concerns. Natural & herbal medicines; Health Screenings; Cortisol & hormone saliva testing; hair and stool analysis. Weight Loss Rx. We are a destination for health & wellness— your formula for optimal health. See ad, page 3.

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Complementary & Alternative Family Medicine. HCG All Natural Weight Loss Program. New Concierge Complete Wellness and Medical Care Program. Accepting most major insurance and credit card payments. See ad, page 3.

Integrative approach to medicine, optimizing a realistic plan for your health/disease management. As a pharmacist, I review your medications to determine which ones are needed. Implement alternative therapies. Web visits available for established patients. See ad, page 25.

NANCY A. POWELL, MD

River’s Way Healthcare of Virginia, PLLC 1791 Cambridge Dr., Ste 203, Richmond 804-658-0435 RiversWayHealthcareVA.com

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Providing traditional and alternative approaches to support the body’s ability to heal itself. Health assessments, Management of health problems through a functional medicine approach. Accept most major insurances. See ad, page 15.

RECONNECTIVE HEALING® THE RECONNECTION® & RECONNECTIVE HEALING®

Kaille M. Padgett, Associate Instructor & Practitioner Mentor 804-402-4985, Richmond Kaille@LightWithinYou.com Personally experience the wonder of these astonishing new frequencies that enhance and fuel renewal functions of the body, increase vibratory levels for healing and personal development, and connect us to the fullness of Who We Are. See ad, page 19.

REFLEXOLOGY RELAXATION BY THE FOOT

Talia Moser, Reflexologist, IIR certified By appt. (half- and full-hour) 804-399-3353, Richmond TMoser8@verizon.net Reflexology is a holistic healing art. Applying pressure on points on feet and hands stimulates a healing response in glands, organs and systems, resulting in better circulation, vitality and peace. International Institute of Reflexology certified.

RESISTANCE STRETCHING JOSHUA SIMON

Certified Massage Therapist 804-513-5759 StretchWorks.co See ki-hara.com Be Flexible & Active. Relieve Chronic Pain & Prevent Injuries! Resistance Stretching works by contracting a muscle while simultaneously lengthening it. Group classes learn 16 selfstretches. Private sessions combine assisted stretches & massage techniques—maximizing healing. Have greater well-being now!

RESTAURANT MALABAR INDIAN CUISINE 3456 Lauderdale Dr, Glen Allen 804-364-7077 MalabarIndianCuisine.com

Serving authentic Indian food. Vegan and vegetarian dishes available. Daily vegetarian lunch buffet. Call for reservations.

NILE RESTAURANT & CAFE 309 N. Laurel Street Richmond, VA 23220 804-225-5544 NileRichmond.com

Offers unique traditional hospitality and casual dining experience. Gluten-free options; vegan choices. Ethiopian fare, Mediterranean dishes, sandwiches, wraps, salads. Global specials. Small plates. Catering.

SENIOR SERVICES ALTERNATIVE AGING FITNESS AND WELLNESS Ryan Duffy, MSG, Qigong Instructor 203-241-4825, Richmond AlternativeAging.com AlternativeAging@gmail.com

Ryan Duffy, Gerontologist, helps aging adults improve flexibility, balance, cardiovascular health and functional fitness. Group and personal sessions are available throughout the Richmond area.

GLENMORE YOGA & WELLNESS CENTER

Far West End Location 10442 Ridgefield Parkway Henrico, VA 23233 804-741-5267 GlenmoreYoga@aol.com GlenmoreYoga.com Consult with Nancy Glenmore Tatum, MSG, Gerontologist, Yoga and Massage Therapist, owner Glenmore Yoga & Wellness, to develop an individualized plan to meet your needs. Increase health, strength, flexibility, balance and confidence. 43 years experience. See ad, page 9.

SPA / SALON AFFORDABLE SPA SERVICES 1805 Monument Ave, Ste 404 804-525-4038, Richmond Affordable.MassageTherapy.com

We provide quality M a s s a g e T h e r a p y, Natural Health, Wax Hair Removal, and Weight Loss services. All of our staff of 11 are licensed and insured. Sameday appointments available. Easy online scheduling. Open 8am to 10pm daily.

MAIN STREET SPA AND WELLNESS CENTER INC. 3037 W. Cary St., Richmond 804-644-1084 MainStreetSpa.org

QI GONG PRACTICE GROUP

Phoebe Antrim, Leader 804-358-1772 (call ahead) Byrd Park, Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30am Centuries-old Chinese practice helps prevent and recover from chronic disease. Combines special walking, breathing and hand movements. Easy to learn for everyone. Free.

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SPORTS MEDICINE ACUPUNCTURE CENTER OF RICHMOND Monte Jackson, L.Ac., MSAOM 804-754-5108 Acucenter-Richmond.com

Sport-specific, customized programs for faster injury recovery, effective pain reduction and enhanced performance to give a competitive edge to the proathlete and sports enthusiast alike. Acupuncture, postural alignment and herbal programs for golf, tennis & running; visit our website for monthly specials. See ad, page 7.

T’AI CHI / QIGONG GOOD ENERGY FOR LIFE

Joy Black—Qigong (Chi Kung), Chi Nei Tsang 1811 Huguenot Road, Suite 101 804-971-7135 GoodEnergyForLife.Net Qigong practices and Chi Nei Tsang therapy transform stress into vitality, improve digestion, aid sleep, increase balance and flexibility, reduce pain and relieve emotional buildup. Classes, retreats and individual sessions offer a holistic approach to your health and well-being.

FLOYD HERDRICH, L.AC T’ai Chi Chuan Instructor Tuesday Evenings, 6-9pm 804-698-0225, Richmond

THERMOGRAPHY DEBBIE TROXELL, RN, MSNH

Thermographer The Wellness Village 1404 Starling Dr, Richmond 804-683-7774 EleetePhysicians.com/thermography.php Safe, non-invasive, radiation-free image screening. Preserve your breast, heart health, and much more. Live happier and healthier longer! Interpreted by Matthew Lee, MD, RPh. See ad, page 11.

TUNING FORK THERAPY ROSEMARY PROFFITT, CHTP

Good For You! Energy Therapy, LLC 804-437-0037, Henrico, VA 23233 GoodForYouEnergyTherapy.com As your body responds to the expanding and contracting vibration of the tones, your relaxation response releases pain and emotional concerns, offering you balance, clarity and a sense of well-being. Because feeling good is important.

VEGETARIAN VEGETARIAN SOCIETY OF RICHMOND P.O. Box 15451 Richmond, VA 23227 804-344-4356 VegetarianRichmond.org

At Battery Park Congreg. Church, Ginter Park. Classical style T’ai Chi Gung and 38 posture short form. Essential movements to strengthen/enhance health and develop spiritual practice. See ad, page 18.

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GLENMORE YOGA & WELLNESS CENTER

WELLNESS CENTER BREEDLOVE MASSAGE & BODYWORK Sondra N. Breedlove, CMT 1145 Gaskins Rd, Ste 104 (Courtside West) 804-740-4202, Richmond BreedLoveMassage@gmail.com

A h o l i s t i c We l l n e s s S p a specializing in Therapeutic massage including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Prenatal, Pediatric & Geriatric Massage. Practicing a mindfulness approach to health & wellness. Tap into the healing power within yourself today.

WELLNESS CONSULTANT PAM D’ARCY, HEALTH & LIFESTYLE COACH

Far West End Location 10442 Ridgefield Parkway, Henrico 804-741-5267 GlenmoreYoga@aol.com GlenmoreYoga.com Incorporate yoga into your life at Glenmore with our student focused classes, thirty+ multi-level classes taught by certified registered Instructors. Gentle and Ageless to Vinyasa and Ashtanga. Voted best Richmond Yoga Center. Teaching since 1970. See ad, page 9.

LYDIA NITYA GRIFFITH, E-RYT200 Specializing in Yoga for Children 804-678-8568, Richmond YogaWithNitya.com

804-266-1763, Richmond Indi-Wellness.com PamDarcy@PamDarcy.com

Trained Health and Lifestyle Coach focused on helping you achieve your wellness goals through personalized programs. Improve your eating habits and quality of life, manage health issues and understand your body better. Free consultation.

GEORGIANNE GINDER, MSC, CHWC Your Best Medicine™ Jin Shin Jyutsu® Practitioner 804-248-2627 GSGinder@comcast.net

Discussing health concerns with a Certified Health and Wellness Counselor who will assist you as you make appropriate healthful choices is a cost effective and wise way to proceed! In-depth experience with the VCU Healthcare System. Sliding scale available.

Locally renowned yoga instructor offering classes and private instruction for children as well as summer yoga camp and Yoga with Nitya DVD. Private and corporate adult classes, retreats, and teacher training.

ASHTANGA YOGA RICHMOND 2902 W. Cary Street, Richmond 804-622-8211 AshtangaYogaRichmond.com

Come experience the dynamic practice of Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga next to the Byrd Theatre in Carytown. Offering daily classes for all levels and Prenatal yoga.

Buckingham, VA 1-800-858-YOGA (9642) IntegralYogaPrograms.org Serene Yoga Center in rolling Virginia Woodlands. Integral Yoga Teacher Trainings. Silent and Individual Retreats. Workshops. Yoga classes. Meditation. Guest Stays. Welcome Weekends. Vegetarian Meals. See ad, page 18.

SVAROOPA® YOGA

Kirsten Hale, CSYT 700 hrs. 804-519-7471, BonAirYoga.com Deborah Woodward, RYT, CSYT 700 hrs. 804-338-1105, EasyinyourBones.com Experience the immediate, reliable results of this restorative yoga that releases deeply held tensions in core muscles along the spine. Small classes for all levels of fitness, meeting your body right where it is. Embodyment Yoga® Therapy, meditation classes and workshops.

SYNERGY YOGA STUDIO INTEGRAL YOGA® CENTER OF RICHMOND

Nora Vimala Pozzi, E-RYT500, PRYT, Director Classes at Quaker Meeting: 4500 Kensington Ave 804-342-1061; YogaHelps.com

Teaching since 1992. Training since 1999. Yoga for balancing life challenges + experiencing peace. Expert in Yoga Philosophy, Cancer, Arthritis, Anxiety, PTSD + other health conditions. On faculty at Yogaville, national/ international speaker. Classes include asanas, breathing, chanting, meditation, relaxation, philosophy. Personalized attention.

ANNE LAMANTIA, RN, RYT 200 West End 804-467-2473; FreedomTooBe.com

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Yoga Comes To You! For every person who participates you receive $10 off. Maximum of 8 people plus you. 8 people = your session free. No prior Yoga experience necessary. This style of Yoga includes: postures, stretching, breathing exercises, meditation and deep relaxation, tools to quiet the mind. Private sessions available + meditation classes.

Himalayan Institute Affiliate 11000 Three Chopt Rd (near Innsbrook) 804-747-9642 SynergyYogaStudio.com Over 12 years of providing the joy of yoga in a warm, nurturing environment. Begin Anytime. Beginner to Advanced, Gentle Restorative, Kids, Teacher Training & more!

YOGA PRODUCTS INLIGHT YOGA SHOP

3835C Old Buckingham Road Powhatan, VA 23139 804-598-0700 InlightYoga.com Yoga Shop with largest s e l e c t i o n o f Yo g a & Meditation supplies in area. Quality accessories for students and teachers at reduced prices. Hours: Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 11am-3:30pm, Tuesday & Thursday 1-5:30pm.

YOGA THERAPY PHOENIX RISING YOGA THERAPY Nora Vimala Pozzi, E-RYT500, PRYT YogaHelps.com

A unique body-mind healing practice that combines gentle yoga with active listening to facilitate self-discovery and exploration of the relationship between our body, our mind and our life.

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