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

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12 23 inspiration 32 calendar

15 HORMONE HELP FOR GUYS

Natural Ways to Boost Vitality

by James Occhiogrosso

18 HEALTHY ESCAPES Unplugged Getaways Rebalance Our Lives

by Judith Fertig

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21 DO YOU PARKOUR? Using the World as a Fitness Playground

by Randy Kambic

23 BORN TO EXPLORE

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24 TAI CHI HEALTH AND WELL-BEING for Seniors

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26 ECOWATER SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES on the Grand Strand

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letterfrompublisher I’ve driven all the way to New England, and in doing so, drove through New Jersey. I took the turnpike, of course; and while it was efficient and smooth and loaded with a zillion cars, I felt a horrible sense of doom by the time I reached the last toll booth. The view from the turnpike, for most of the trip, is a vision of the wild and natural environment long dead. The “writing on the wall” is in spray paint, apparently telling us mankind is headed toward its last gasp. Sooty smokestacks, dirty concrete and gray asphalt seem to reach

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beyond the horizon.

Now, I do know a lot of people from New Jersey, and I’ve been told that most of the state is actually very green and beautiful. But from the windows of your car, on the most heavily traveled highways, it’s hard to imagine.

So now here in South Carolina, there are a lot of people from New Jersey. No joking, they are very lovely people and many are good friends of mine. They love South Carolina, too, and several visiting on vacation plan to move here when they retire to play golf, tan and live better on what little money they have left, planning never to shovel snow again. You can recognize them right off by their very strange accent. Oddly, they think it’s us with the accent. Besides the peculiar way they think we sound, they tell me that from the highways and main routes, South Carolina is all billboards, neon and tackiness. They just don’t seem to understand our sense of humor, and I have to keep reminding them that not all of South Carolina is like “South of the Border.”

I criss cross through the Palmetto State regularly, and visit farms and small towns.

I’ve seen the state explode into miles of flowers and change with the calendar through every shade of green. In fact, South Carolina has a lot of natural forests, rivers and swamps that if explored can provide an inspiring vision of Eden. But to do that, you need to get out of the car.

This year, examine the world starting right from your backyard and work outward into the natural parts of South Carolina. Spend your vacation time in healthy ecoadventure escapes right here at home and be amazed at what has been right under your nose all this time. Get out into the forests, mountains and wild beaches and test your endurance. Experience how nature can recharge you. Take someone from New Jersey with you, too, so that he or she gets a real picture of what South Carolina is. And to be fair, we’ll promise to get off the turnpike one day.

newsbriefs Reiki Level 1 Training

Falk Family Chiropractic

at Secret Lotus

Welcomes New Doctor

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enee Lewis, a Reiki master will be offering Reiki Level 1 training in Usui tradition at Secret Lotus Yoga on 417 79th Ave N, Myrtle Beach, Saturday, June 23, from 1 to 5 pm. Lewis is a North Carolina native and graduate of Horry Georgetown Tech in radiology. She became interested in Reiki while researching metaphysical healing and performing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for patients.

Using her medical experience with MRIs Lewis explains the healing power of one’s own energy field, correlating science and Reiki in a way that students can understand.

Lewis also uses an aura imaging system that takes real time photos of the aura and chakras that will be used during the class. Students will learn the history and principles of Reiki, hand positions and how Reiki is used. They will also receive a handbook, a completion certificate and first level attunement. Students will be able to give hands-on Reiki treatments to themselves and others. As a practitioner, Lewis works with auras, chakras, crystals, essential oils, Bioresonanz Imaging, guided meditation, tarot, and many more techniques. Preregistration is $125.

For more info, contact Renee Lewis at 843-241-0609 or visit BetterFly.com/T2Star or SecretLotusYoga.com.

Father Day Month at Barefoot Barista

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ake an appointment with Dr. Golf in June for a mini golf clinic inside the cafe. Have your clubs analyzed for shaft flexibility and grip thickness. Sip on a cold iced coffee or sweet tea while you wait. Play a little putt putt on the Barefoot golf course in the backyard and check out some special indoor/outdoor turf.

On Father’s Day, Barefoot will be hosting a special Father/Daughter Tea for $15 per person, which includes cucumber mint tea sandwiches, sun-dried tomato and cream cheese sandwiches, fruit skewers, a small salad, a variety of scones, and dessert tray with a pot of tea. Reserve your space early.

The Barefoot Cooking Camp is beginning on June 11, and will be the perfect gift for dad’s taste buds! Each camp session is Monday through Thursday from 8:30 to 11:30am with a maximum of 10 children per session. The kids will be doing hands-on learning, and each child will receive a cookbook written by Barefoot Barista’s own Shari Smith that will have recipes, such as homemade marshmallows, granola, cold summer soups, cake pops and crepes, added each day. Children will be taking home their creations for sampling daily. Cost is $140.

For more info, call 843-957-7803 or email BareFootBarista@gmail.com.

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r. T. Dallas Lummus, a Parker College of Chiropractic graduate has practiced in Kentucky for several years and has now moved to Conway to assist Dr. Dan Falk at Falk Family Chiropractic. He is a terrific clinician, practices with similar techniques as Falk and is dedicated to help patients find their highest level of wellness. He is also well versed in the latest aspects of nutrition, giving his patients a more rounded position on their health. “A second doctor in our office has helped us to provide more high-quality service to more Horry County residents,” says Falk.

For more info, visit FalkFamilyChiropractic.com or call 843-248-0104.

Father’s Day Special with Island Wave Yoga

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oes your father have stiff muscles? Is his body becoming more and more rigid? Maybe it’s time you got him to loosen up a little. Island Wave Yoga and Body Peace Massage are offering a special Father’s Day package for your dear old dad. For $99 your father will receive a one-hour massage with massage therapist Amy Matinchek and five yoga classes designed to strengthen, tone and give him more flexibility. Make it a father/daughter or son challenge and get a package for you too. It may be purchased through June 17, and must be redeemed by Dec. 17.

For more info, visit IslandWaveYoga.com or call 843-314-3206.

Carolina Power Yoga’s Kids’ Yoga Camp

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oga is amazing for kids. It brings children’s lively minds into union with their active bodies, helping them focus and learn healthy, positive life skills that instill empowerment and confidence.

At CPY’s Yoga Camp, children will learn body awareness while they stretch, strengthen and balance in daily yoga classes. They’ll learn how to calm, relax and focus their minds in a nurturing, inspiring and non-competitive environment.

“We will teach them yoga, breathing and meditation techniques, nutrition and the benefits of a healthy, positive lifestyle. And, yes, they’ll have fun!” explains owner Tara Gurry. In addition to yoga, children will enjoy other wonderful, healthful and inspiring activities, such as hula hooping, games, music, preparing healthy snacks, arts and crafts, and more. Classes are held July 9 through July 13 from 1:15 to 4:15 pm.

For more info, contact Tara Gurry at Carolina Power Yoga in North Myrtle Beach, 769 Main St, at 843-877-5839.

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newsbriefs Yoga at Bay Naturals

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tarting in June, Bay Naturals will be offering outdoor yoga classes. Dive deeper into your yoga practice, gain greater levels of relaxation and flexibility and build stamina and strength. Practice outside, where the natural air and breezes connect you to the biosphere. What better place than where you can have a healthy meal afterward and take home the makings for healing nutrition.

Yoga at the Bay is led by Anna-Marie. Classes will be a blend of Sivananda, Ashtanga and power Vinyasa styles, and will be designed for both beginners and seasoned yogis, so all are welcome. Mats are available, or you can bring your own.

Classes are Mondays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9:15 am.

The cost is $15. There is also a free community class on Saturdays from 9 to 10:15 am, where you can donate what you can afford. Bay Naturals Healthy Market & Kitchen is located at 7611 North Kings Hwy in Myrtle Beach. Classes begin June 4.

For more info, call Bay Naturals at 843-448-0011 or visit Bay-Naturals.com. See ad, page 12.

Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center Grand Opening & Saturday Bazaar

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anet Hosmer, PhD, metaphysician and certified law of attraction practitioner, is proud to announce the opening of the Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center in Little River on June 1. Life in Balance, Inc., is a nonprofit organization founded to facilitate the study of matters of interest to those seeking knowledge of Universal Laws and the Divine in order to support their spiritual growth and create a greater sense of well-being regardless of their religious affiliation.

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on various modalities and spiritual tools used to attract a positive, healthy and vibrant reality. The center plans to use its large meeting room for yoga and Tai chi classes. The library contains hundreds of metaphysical books as well as video and audio stations. Private rooms that will be used by practitioners for massage, Reiki, numerous alternative therapies, and for counseling and intuitive readings are available; and there is a bookstore offering charts, card decks, gemstone jewelry, posters, essential oils, metaphysical greeting cards, and many other items for those seeking to learn more.

Life in Balance will be holding its first Metaphysics & Wellness Saturday Bazaar on June 23 from 10 am until 6 pm. Admission is $5, and services offered include chair Reiki and chair massage, numerology, palmistry, tarot and past life readings, aura photography, angel card readings, and much more.

For more info, visit LifeInBalanceCenter.org. Practitioners and vendors can contact Janet Hosmer at 843-3339749 for details on reserving a booth. The Center is located at 4347 Big Barn Dr in Little River.

No More Diets Program Using Hypnosis

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he summer time is rolling around again and Mike Oglesbee is opening his program for weight loss. His proven weight-loss system has already helped thousands lose those stubborn pounds and keep them off for good. He coaches his clients from day one all the way through the time they reach their goals, providing extended services to make sure his clients stay successful all their life. Rather than use restrictive diet plans, Mike helps his clients create a lifestyle that will sustain the weight loss permanently. Imagine being able to finally fit into those clothes, looking good, feeling better, with more energy and enjoying life again. Your first consultation is free.

For more info on the summer program, contact Mike Oglesbee at MaximizedMind.com. See ad, page 23.

Unity Offers Eight-Week Study of Prayer Consciousness

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rayer is expanded consciousness. Some of the basic elements of prayer consciousness include experiences like silence, meditation, contemplation, insight, guidance, letting go, surrendering, practicing the presence, yoga, art, music, chanting, dancing, drumming, oneness, gratitude, and entering the silent river of peace.

We live in an interconnected universe—an idea held by mystics, quantum physicists and spiritualists. For centuries,

in every part of the world and within every religious tradition, people have prayed and felt the sense of interconnection and Higher Power, referred to in many different ways, including God, Allah, Jehovah, Great Spirit, the Tao.

We can experience this higher consciousness and a rich, fulfilling spiritual practice without adhering to a particular religion, creed or dogma. The expanded consciousness is our birthright—we are wired for it—and opening to this consciousness helps to transform our hearts, minds and circumstances (personally and globally).

The Prayer Consciousness class begins June 6, and will be held Wednesdays from 4:30 to 6 pm. Among several referenced texts, the main text for the class will be How to Pray Without Talking to God: Moment by Moment, Choice by Choice, by Linda Martella-Whitsett. She offers an evolved framework for thinking about prayer, one in which we look within, rather than outside ourselves for a “God in the sky.” We are encouraged to experience the Divine within that is at the core of our own being. The class will be facilitated by Rev. Margaret Hiller, spiritual leader at Unity Christ Church, a center for spiritual living, education and healing. The book can be purchased at Unity Bookstore for the Miracle Minded.

Unity Christ Church is located at 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Rd, Surfside Beach. For more info, call 843-238-8516 or visit UnityMyrtleBeach.org. See ad, page 10.

Tara Hall Hosts 1st Annual Paddle Fest

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he nationally accredited home and school for troubled, abused and neglected boys will host the 1st Annual Tara Hall Paddle Fest on June 16 at 10 am. Participants will launch their kayaks and canoes on Black Mingo Creek and paddle to Tara Hall Home for Boys. The trip is expected to take about three hours. Paddlers will be given the chance to compete in the fun run, which involves stopping at different stations along the paddle route and collecting hole punches in a wristband. Once paddlers arrive at Tara Hall, they will draw the same amount of numbers as they have hole punches. The winner with the highest combined number wins a grand prize.

There will also be bluegrass jam sessions, games, a redneck barrel race, a pilau dinner, door prizes, and more.

Two grand prizes will be awarded to winners in different categories: children ages 8-16, and adults 17 years old and older. Participants can buy a chance to win a wooden, handcrafted sailboat.

Pontoon rides will be available for non-paddlers with a $10 gate fee. A $22 pre-registration for paddlers and $25 day of registration fee will be donated to the Tara Hall Home for Boys, with a $25 boat rental for paddlers that need to rent a boat.

For more info about Tara Hall, visit TaraHall.org or find it on Facebook. You can also contact Patsy Morris or Anne Marion at 843-546-3000 or 843- 546-3666, or email tarahall07@yahoo.com or annejmarion@gmail.com.

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Long Bay Symphony 25th Anniversary

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he Long Bay Symphony (LBS) will be celebrating 25 years of musical excellence during the 2012-2013 symphony season. Dr. Diana Swanner-Scroggins, a local music storeowner, founded the Long Bay Symphonic Society in 1987. The need for a local symphony orchestra was realized after many of her customers mentioned the idea of such an organization. The first auditions for the LBS produced a core of 36 musicians who performed together for the first time in April of 1988 in Wheelwright Auditorium on the campus of Coastal Carolina College.

“At this important milestone, we are thinking forward by continuing to produce ever more exciting, ambitious and varied programming, from Brahms and Rachmaninoff to Stravinsky, Copland and Walton, as well as Pops programming with artists such as The Association,” says Dr. Charles Jones Evans, music director and conductor. “At the same time, we are looking back by featuring two of our most outstanding soloists from past seasons, violinist Jessica Lee and pianist Adam Neiman, as well as revisiting our highly successful The World of the Dance concert.” Beyond all of these series programs, there are many additional activities like extensive educational outreach, the Youth Orchestra program, and special events hosted by the LBS Guild and other volunteers.

For more info on the LBS upcoming events, visit LongBaySymphony.com or call 843-448-8379.

Vedic Master Teaching At Island Wave Yoga

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atty Eppley, a certified Vedic master who studied with Drs. Deepak Chopra and David Simon at the Chopra Center for Wellbeing, is now offering classes and workshops at Island Wave Yoga in Pawleys Island, 10555 A Ocean Hwy 17, Waverly Place. Patty has attained teacher certifications in Primordial Sound Meditation, Perfect Health Ayurvedic Lifestyle Program and the Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga.

For more info call 843-314-3206, and visit IslandWaveYoga.com. Also visit Patty Eppley’s website at MindfuIintentions.com.

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newsbriefs The 8th Annual Makai Luau

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urfrider Foundation will be having its 8th Annual Makai Luau in Murrells Inlet June 9 at the Hot Fish Club. The ticket-only benefit begins at 6 pm on the lawn and will feature music from Da Howlies of Wilmington, NC; a fire and hula show from Chief Kamu; an authentic inlet-style luau buffet cooked and served by the infamous Bubba Love; and beverages from New South Brewing Company and Barefoot Wine, as well as the wildly popular Surfers’ Punch. Tickets are $40 per person or $75 per couple and can be purchased at all local surf shops or online.

This year’s event will also feature prizes for the Ugliest Hawaiian Shirt contest, the Best Lei contest, and the limbo contest. In addition, a surfboard will be given away to one lucky ticket holder. An after party will be held at the Hot Fish Club gazebo at 10:30 pm, featuring surf rock from Wilmington’s favorite The Noseriders (no cover charge).

All proceeds from this event, and others, fund the projects of the Grand Strand Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, a grassroots, nonprofit, environmental organization that works to protect our oceans, waves and beaches. It is comprised entirely of volunteers and serves the entire Grand Strand, from Little River to Pawleys Island, encompassing both Horry and Georgetown counties. The chapter works to keep our beaches and waves clean, educate the public, and protect beach access. The members have dedicated the proceeds of this year’s luau to fund a shower tower in Garden City Beach and other partner programs with Georgetown County.

Founded in 1984, Surfrider’s most important coastal environmental work is carried out by 57 chapters located along the East, West, Gulf, Puerto Rican and Hawaiian coasts. Surfrider now has more than 30,000 members in the United States; in addition, International Surfrider chapters and affiliates have been established in Japan, Brazil, Australia, France and Spain.

For more info regarding the many projects and events in the area, visit SurfriderGrandStrand.org or find Surfrider on Facebook (Surfrider Grand Strand) to receive updates.

Aurora Gabriel, Spiritual Intuitive at Yoga in Common

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he Beyond the Rim Beings are a Star Nation Group of Light from Venus inviting you to gather with them.

Their purpose is to assist humanity to become Divine Love through meditation and interactive communication.

Aurora Gabriel is a spiritual intuitive, channeler, animal communicator and spiritual garden coach for more than 22 years. Her channelings include the Archangels, the Great

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Mothers, the Ascended Masters and other Light Beings groups. She has channeled throughout the United States and internationally.

Aurora will be at Yoga in Common Sunday, June 24, from 6 to 8 pm. Cost to attend is $25, and there will be time allowed for questions during the channeling.

For more info, contact Yoga in Common at 3080 DeVille St, Market Common, Myrtle Beach, 843-839-9636, YogaInCommon.com.

Art in the Park Is Back

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elebrating its 40th year, Waccamaw Arts and Crafts Guild will hold its Art in the Park June 9 and 10 at Chapin Park, 1400 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. There is no admission charge and the event is child and pet friendly.

There will be more than 60 artists from the East Coast and as far away as Tennessee, with about 20 artists from our local area. Typical art will include paintings, woodworking, photography, jewelry, fabric, glass, metal, pottery and stone.

For more info, contact JoAnne Utterback at 843-4467471 or visit ArtsyParksy.com. See ad, page 22.

Aramaic Language Scholar Dale Allen Hoffman at Unity

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ale Allen Hoffman returns to Unity Christ Church for his third visit June 16, 17 and 18, bringing more than 20 years of experience and intensive studies of potent spiritual technologies from ancient Gnostic manuscripts, A Course in Miracles, Kabbalah, The Essene Gospel of Peace, indigenous and shamanic philosophies, the original Aramaic teachings of Yeshua (Jesus), and countless other philosophies. Unity offers four opportunities to experience Hoffman’s in-depth research.

Saturday, June 16, from 1 to 3 pm, Hoffman presents a workshop: The Jesus Story: Questioning the Unquestion-

able. Many of today’s most widely held beliefs about Yeshua were in fact added from hundreds to more than a thousand years after He lived. Why is it that when we choose to question these manipulations, we are labeled sacrilegious heretics, heathens and hypocrites? Through historical writings, Gnostic texts and a strong dose of common sense, attendees will look deeply into Yeshua’s “Divine” lineage, birth and miracles; His relationships with Judas Iscariot and Mary Magdalene; and much more. Suggested donation is $25.

Sunday, June 17, at 11 am, Hoffman will present the Unity Sunday Service talk: Three Keys to Radical Transformation.

Sunday, June 17, at the 1 pm workshop, Hoffman will present The Aramaic Healing Circle with Anointing and Sacred Water Healing. Suggested donation is $35. The Aramaic Healing Circle is a fusion of meditation, conscious breath work, ancient Aramaic teachings, vocal intonations, and practices to nurture awareness and cultivate deep release in a group setting. Focus is on the release and transmutation of energies and beliefs that conceal the true nature of our inherent Divinity.

Monday, June 18, Hoffman will provide individual Aramaic healing sessions at $40 per half hour or $75 per hour.

He offers deep restoration of the Eternal Light Body through Aramaic vocal intonations, conscious breathwork practices and powerful written exercises. By recognizing and processing elemental energy blocks, one experiences the profound shift and sacred re-balancing of conflicting energies (Aramaic: Satana) within what Yeshua referred to as our Body Temple (Aramaic: Hykhla, literally – Energy Body).

For more info and to make appointments, visit DaleAllenHoffman.com. Unity Christ Church is located at 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Rd, Surfside Beach. For more info, call 843-238-8516 or visit UnityMyrtleBeach.org. See ad, page 10.

What’s in Your Snacks?

Can You Snack Healthily?

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unching between meals can actually reduce your overall caloric intake by curbing overeating at your next meal. Snacking can help you stay on track, but there is definitely a wrong way and a right way to snack. Avoid sugary and salty items such as candy, soda and chips and instead choose foods that will satisfy hunger, sustain energy, and stabilize blood sugar levels. Allow snacking to help add extra nutrition that may be missing from other meals.

Mindless, social and emotional eating can sometimes be the downfall of many snackers. If you’ve ever opened a bag of your favorite pretzels or chips and finished the entire bag without thinking about it, you understand. Filling a bowl with your intended snack and putting the bag away helps you control portions. If you know you have a weakness for junk food, avoid purchasing those items when grocery shopping. Also avoid expensive convenience packs of processed

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foods. A serving of nuts and a piece of fruit instead could ward off the munchies for perhaps the same amount of calories, but providing key nutrients like fiber or healthy fats.

On June 15 and June 22 at 11:30 am, Inlet Nutrition offers an opportunity to learn more about healthy snacking at its Best Picks Snack Party. Sample healthy snacks, and create your own snack to take home. Snack alternatives will not trash your blood sugar level, and may, in fact, satisfy your hunger, sustain your energy and also keep your metabolism going faster. Bring a friend and receive a $10 gift. Reservations requested. There will be an opportunity to train to join the team with a 30-minute orientation.

For more info, contact Linda Sacchetti at 843-424-9586.

The event is at Inlet Nutrition, 3556B Old Kings Hwy, Murrells Inlet. See ad, page 14.

Paddleboard Yoga with Renee Fussner in Murrells Inlet

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n Friday, June 1, and Saturday, June 2, be prepared to take your yoga practice to new depths, literally... you may fall in! Refresh your yoga practice with H2Om and Renee Fussner, who teaches around the country and at international retreats. Fussner owns a stand-up paddleboard rental company in Wisconsin, and hosts eco-adventure tours for adrenaline junkies with a conscience. She developed a powerful alignment-based yoga flow infused with her sense of humor and her appetite for all things fun.

Fussner enjoys her work with YogaForPeople.org, a nonprofit organization that makes yoga available to everyone, almost as much as she enjoys being on the water or on the mat. It was by combining these loves that she was able to develop H2Om.

Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) is a great way to improve balance, gain core strength, and connect with nature.

Your balance is tested as you glide across the water; mix it up with some more challenging asanas and you may find out how refreshing the inlet water is. The class starts on land, learning the basics of SUPing, followed by a paddleboard lesson. After paddling for a while, you will do some asanas, getting the feel for yoga on the boards. Finally, you will bring it all together with a full flow on the boards.

Imagine assuming the warrior stance with the sun warming your face and illuminating your soul. The joy of doin a headstand on the boards, and the complete and utter beauty of a floating meditation. Fussner is presenting this new class at the first-ever Yoga Journal Conference in San Diego this July. But you don’t need to travel to San Diego to experience it; thanks to Inlet Yoga and Island Wave Yoga, H2Om is coming to you.

For more info, call Inlet Yoga in Murrells Inlet at 843655-6272 and visit InletYogaStudio.com, or call Island Wave Yoga in Pawleys Island at 843-314-3206 and visit IslandWaveYoga.com.

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Eggs’ Sunny Upside

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ften considered one of nature’s most perfect foods, eggs are an excellent source of protein, lipids, vitamins and minerals. Now, researchers at the University of Alberta, in Canada, have discovered that they also contain antioxidant properties that help in the prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Jianping Wu and his team of researchers at the university’s Department of Agricultural Food and Nutritional Science examined egg yolks produced by hens that were fed typical diets of either primarily wheat or corn. They found the yolks contained two amino acids; tryptophan and tyrosine, which have high antioxidant properties. The researchers found that two raw egg yolks offer almost twice as many antioxidant properties as one apple and about the same as half a serving (25 grams) of cranberries. When the eggs were fried or boiled, however, the beneficial properties were reduced by about half.

“It’s a big reduction, but it still leaves eggs equal to apples in their antioxidant value,” says Wu. In prior research, Wu found that egg proteins converted by digestive enzymes produced peptides that work in the same way as ACE inhibitors, prescription drugs used to reduce high blood pressure. That finding contradicted the notion that eggs increase high blood pressure because of their cholesterol content.

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Spuds Lower Blood Pressure

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he potato’s rep as a fattening food is getting a much-deserved revision. In a recent report in the American Chemical Society’s Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, scientists note that two small servings of purple potatoes a day reduce blood pressure by about 4 percent—nearly as much as oatmeal—without causing weight gain.

The researchers say that decrease may potentially reduce the risk of some forms of heart disease.

In the study, 18 volunteers who were overweight or obese with high blood pressure ate six to eight golf ball-sized purple majesty potatoes, with skins, twice a day for a month.

The researchers used purple potatoes because the pigment in darker fruits and vegetables is especially rich in beneficial phytochemicals. They monitored participants’ blood pressure, both systolic (the first number in a blood pressure reading, such as 120/80) and diastolic, and found that the average diastolic pressure dropped by 4.3 percent, while the systolic pressure decreased by 3.5 percent. None of the volunteers gained weight.

Although they aren’t yet certain, the researchers believe that red- and white-skinned potatoes may offer similar benefits. Pass on the butter or sour cream, though, and don’t even consider French fries—the study’s potatoes were cooked without oil.

Red Meat Raises Diabetes Risk

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study by the University of Glasgow, in Scotland, shows that men are at greater risk than women for type 2 diabetes, because they tend to develop it at a lower body mass index. Furthermore, red meat, a favorite food among many men, is a suspected risk agent.

Harvard School of Public Health researchers have found a strong association between the regular consumption of red meat—particularly processed options like bacon and hot dogs—and a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Their study notes that replacing red meat with healthier proteins, such as low-fat dairy, nuts or whole grains, can significantly lower the risk.

Can Canned BPA

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hink twice before sipping soda or soup that comes in a can. A recent study by Harvard School of Public Health researchers discovered people who ate one serving of canned food daily for five days had significantly elevated levels of bisphenol-A (BPA), an endocrine disrupter sometimes found in plastic bottles that also lines most food and drink cans. Studies have linked high urine levels of BPA to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other health conditions. The spike in BPA levels recorded by the Harvard researchers was one of the highest seen in any study.

Source: Journal of the American Medical Association.

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ncreasing lean muscle mass—known to be a key in fighting frailty associated with aging (a condition called sarcopenia)—may also help protect against diabetes. A new study reports that every additional 10 percent of skeletal muscle mass is associated with reductions of 11 percent in insulin resistance and 12 percent in prediabetes or diabetes.

Dr. Preethi Srikanthan, of the University of California, Los Angeles, and her colleagues recently evaluated the data on 13,644 participants in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III, from 1988 to 1994, and discovered the connection. After adjusting for other contributing factors for diabetes, including generalized and abdominal obesity, they found that individuals with the greatest muscle mass were 63 percent less prone to the disease.

“Our findings suggest that beyond focusing on losing weight to improve metabolic health, there may be a role for maintaining fitness and building muscle mass,” says Srikanthan. “This is a welcome message for overweight patients that experience difficulty in achieving weight loss, as any effort to get moving and keep fit should be seen as contributing to metabolic change.”

Source: Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter.

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Dr. Rachel Armstrong, a senior TED fellow and co-director of Avatar, a research group exploring advanced technologies in architecture, is promoting the development of buildings with “lungs” that could absorb carbon emissions and convert them into something useful and “skin” that could control interior temperatures without radiators or air-conditioning. She projects that “over the next 40 years, these ‘living’ buildings, biologically programmed to extract carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, could fill our cities.”

It’s an application of synthetic biology, a new science devoted to the manufacture of lifelike matter from synthesized chemicals that engineers create to behave like organic microorganisms, with the added benefit that they can be manipulated to do things nature can’t.

Armstrong calls them protocells.

She explains: “A protocell could be mixed with wall paint and programmed to produce limestone when exposed to carbon [emissions] on the surface of a building. Then you’ve got a paint that can actually eat carbon and change it into a shell-like substance.”

As an added feature, protocells could naturally heal micro-fractures in walls, channeling through tiny breaks and helping to extend the life of the structure. Plus, says Armstrong, “The thickness of the limestone will grow over time, creating insulation and allowing the building to retain more heat or [else] sheltering it from heating up underneath the sun.”

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Where’s Poppa?

Dads’ Roles Changing with the Times A Pew Research Center analysis of the National Survey of Family Growth confirms the continuation of a 50-year trend leading to more than one in four fathers of children 18 or younger living apart from their children; 11 percent live separately from some of their children and 16 percent from all of them. Logically, the study further shows that fathers living with their children become more intensely involved in their lives, spending more time with them and taking part in a greater variety of activities, such as sharing meals, helping with homework and playing.

Black fathers (44 percent) are more than twice as likely as white fathers (21 percent) to live apart from their children, while Hispanic fathers (35 percent) are in the middle. Among fathers who never completed high school, 40 percent live apart from their children, compared with only 7 percent of fathers who graduated from college.

Many absent fathers try to compensate by communicating via email, social media or phone. Almost half say they are in touch with their children several times a week, but nearly one-third communicate less than once a month. Twenty percent say they visit their children more than once a week, but 27 percent have not seen their children in the past year.

Source: PewForum.org.

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ecotip Mow, Mow, Mow Your Lawn…

Or Mow Less, Sustainably

by Paul Tukey For some, mowing is the bane of summer; a choking, chugging chore to abhor. For others, it’s an artistic expression—the chance to maintain and admire a property’s carefully crafted aesthetic look while logging some laps around the lawn. Whether we enjoy it or prefer leaving the task to someone else, several considerations can make the experience less laborious, less polluting and even lighter on the budget as fuel prices rise.

Start high and stay high. Resist the temptation to mow the family lawn to resemble a closely shaved golf green. Far better results are achieved by adjusting the machine’s blade to the top setting and leaving it there until after Labor Day. Taller grass in the spring shades the surface of the soil, so that crabgrass and other weed seeds can’t sprout as much. High levels in the summer conserve moisture and encourage deep root growth, so that the lawn becomes more drought-tolerant.

The fastest way to harm a lawn is by mowing too low—less than three inches for most grass species. Exceptions are Bermuda grass or seashore paspalum in the South, or bent grass in

The US Environmental Protection Agency reports that a single hour of operating a new gas-powered lawn mower emits the same volume of volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides as 11 new cars, each driven for one hour. the North, all of which do best when mowed at one to two inches high.

Fertilize naturally. Organic fertilizers derived from plant or animal byproducts work with the soil’s biology to feed the lawn slowly and evenly.

Leave the grass clippings on the lawn, which quickly biodegrade to provide more free, natural lawn food.

The natural approach to nour-

ishing a lawn requires less frequent mowing and makes it more adaptable to long dry spells. Synthetic chemical fertilizers, which are formulated to stimulate a lot of growth quickly, are designed to demand more mowing and watering.

Get grass off of gas. If a lawn is a third of an acre (15,000 square feet) or less, consider this: Today’s “push” or motorless mowers are not our grandfathers’ heavy wood and steel models. Manufactured from high-grade plastics, lightweight metals and precision blades that rarely need sharpening, the modern mowers cut grass cleanly and are a breeze to use. They are the healthiest choice for people, lawn and planet. For larger acreage, new models powered by propane burn cleaner than gasoline-run engines.

Paul Tukey is author of The Organic Lawn Care Manual and Tag, Toss & Run: 40 Classic Lawn Games. Find more tips at SafeLawns.org.

Each weekend during growing season, about 54 million Americans mow their lawns using traditional mowers, consuming 800 million gallons of gas a year and producing up to 5 percent of the nation’s air pollution.

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Hormone Help for Guys Natural Ways to Boost Vitality

by James Occhiogrosso

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ithout hormones, the body’s chemical messengers affecting every human biological system, nothing works correctly.

Testosterone, in particular, is critically important for male development, starting in the embryo, through puberty and into old age.

After reaching peak levels in a man during his mid-to-late-20s, his testosterone level begins a slow decline.

From the age of about 35, it drops by about 10 percent per decade for the rest of his life, accompanied by a slight increase in estrogen levels.

While women experience physical markers when they enter menopause, there is no specific point at which men typically enter andropause, the less extreme male version of the change of life due to low hormone production.

Related changes usually cause minor problems at first and then tend to become more severe.

Medical studies from Seattle’s Veterans Administration Puget Sound Health Care System, the University of Washington and Harvard University show that testosterone deficiency contributes to reduced muscle and bone mass, male breast enlargement, depression, atherosclerosis, anemia and diabetes.

Test First

Hormones travel the bloodstream in bound and unbound (free) forms; only the free ones activate various body functions. When evaluating a man, a doctor will typically order a blood test for total testosterone, combining both forms.

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Older men often can show a normal total testosterone level, but have a low level of free testosterone. A saliva test brings clarity, because saliva only contains free hormones. Fifty-plusyear-old men with low free testosterone who show signs of hormone imbalance should consider natural supplementation, even when total testosterone is normal. It’s best to test before starting a rebalancing program and to retest after a few months. Establishing a record over time allows a man to monitor and adjust progress.

Hormone Help Starts Here

Taking supportive steps in nutrition and lifestyle choices can make a big difference.

Diet. Proper nutrition, embracing a full complement of vitamins and minerals, is essential. Eliminate red meat, cheese, fast food and processed snack foods, which can increase estrogen levels. Herbal supplements such as Tribulus (Tribulus terrestris), or puncture vine, ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba), Korean red ginseng (Panex ginseng) and maca (Lepidium meyenii or Lepidium peruvia-

num) can help by increasing testosterone levels, sexual libido or erectile function. Some influence testosterone levels directly; others help enhance function by indirectly providing nutrients to improve circulation and general sexual health.

Weight control. Excess fat, particularly around the abdomen, stores and produces estrogen. Reducing fat tissue can help both lower estrogen and enhance testosterone.

Environmental exposure. Endocrine disruptors, called xenoestrogens, from everyday exposure to toxic estrogenic industrial chemicals, can mimic the effects of estrogen in a man’s body.

These routinely appear in petrochemicals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, dairy products, meats, canned foods, personal care products and plastics.

Bisphenol-A in the lining of metal food cans is particularly dangerous. Avoid microwaving foods in plastic containers, even when they are labeled as microwave-safe.

Research medications.

Dr. Eugene R. Shippen, co-author of The Testosterone Syndrome, states, “High-dose statin drugs used to lower cholesterol definitely lower testosterone levels

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and are high on the list of causes of erectile dysfunction.”

Exercise. Physically inactive people lose up to 5 percent of their total muscle mass per decade. Exercise helps to lower estrogen levels and enhance testosterone levels.

Testosterone Supplements

Past incorrect beliefs that testosterone replacement therapy causes prostate cancer left many medical practitioners reluctant to prescribe it. The latest scientific research shows that a healthy man does not increase the risk by raising his testosterone level to the normal biological range for his age.

Renowned medical oncologist and prostate cancer researcher and survivor Dr. Charles “Snuffy” Myers has stated, “There is absolutely no hint that testosterone at high levels correlates with prostate cancer.” He founded the American Institute for Diseases of the Prostate, near Charlottesville, VA.

Natural bioidentical testosterone cream labeled USP, for United States Pharmacopeia standard, is available at compounding pharmacies. Bioidentical means that a substance has the same chemical form as that produced by the human body.

Other forms of testosterone therapy, including biweekly injections, skin patches and pills, typically employ synthetic chemicals that are similar, but not identical, to natural testosterone. Thus, such products are not completely recognizable by the body. About 15 years ago, bestselling author and hormone balancing expert Dr. John R. Lee published his startling conclusion that synthetic hormones can cause serious side effects, including an increased risk of stroke, cancer and liver damage. His findings were subsequently confirmed by the Women’s Health Initiative study. Injections, skin patches and pills subject the body to unnatural fluctuations in testosterone and estrogen. In contrast, skin creams permit precise daily or periodic dosing as prescribed by a qualified health care practitioner.

As they age, some men strongly feel the effects of a cumulative decline in testosterone levels and experience significant symptoms, while others barely notice it. Restoring testosterone to its biological norm can be rewarding.

Remember that hormones are powerful and a little can go a long way. Beyond a prescribed amount, more is not better and can reverse benefits.

James Occhiogrosso, a natural health practitioner and master herbalist, specializes in salivary hormone testing and natural hormone balancing for men and women. For a phone consultation, call 239-498-1547, email DrJim@ HealthNaturallyToday.com or visit HealthNaturallyToday. com.

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Manly Mojo Optimal Health for Men Requires Optimal Testosterone Levels

by William J. Epperson, MD

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hen testosterone levels drop in men, ugly metabolic transformations begin to take place.

Virility and vitality are diminished as falling testosterone levels greatly reduces erectile function and a desire for sexual activity. Low testosterone in men causes muscle mass decreases and body fat increases, with an overall weight gain. It can also cause an increase in arterial disease, significant because men have a greater than 80 percent chance of dying from vascular disease, including heart attacks and strokes.

In general, replacing testosterone means losing fat and restoring muscle. When testosterone is replaced, men enjoy feeling more energetic and take part in physical activities, which further improves weight control and health.

Hormone replacement therapy reduces the risk of developing vascular disease indirectly, and this can save lives.

The intensity of orgasms are greatly improved when low testosterone levels are corrected. Studies clearly show that a healthy active sex life is associated with being healthier and living longer.

Testosterone can be replaced in several ways. Taking testosterone by mouth will not work, as the gastrointestinal tract will not allow for the hormone to achieve adequate blood levels. The most common method is topical

replacement through creams or patches, which costs about $350 per month.

However, the rate of infusion of the medication through the skin can be variable and problematic, and many men hate the mess on their skin that topical applications can cause.

Alternatively, injection of testosterone is possible, but can be painful and requires weekly injections for reasonable testosterone levels to be maintained. But the best method for testosterone replacement therapy with a goal to closely mimic the normal functioning testicles and at appropriate hormone levels is through testosterone pellet insertion. This is a safe, painless procedure that provides a steady, healthy testosterone level for months.

If you are a man with fatigue, weight gain and decreased sex drive, you would do well to have your testosterone checked. Low testosterone levels that naturally declines with age are very common and are associated with poor health consequences.

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the less time and energy we have to expend to place it in some larger context.” We can just simply be.

Healthy vacation escapes help us do just that. We regenerate, reconnect with ourselves and others and re-imagine our lives in a more satisfying context.

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HEALTHY ESCAPES Unplugged Getaways Rebalance Our Lives

by Judith Fertig

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hen Jeanna Freeman vacationed at Earthshine Mountain Lodge, in Lake Toxaway, NC, she wasn’t sure what to expect.

Touted as a “techno-amenity-free property,” it specializes in off-the-grid getaways (EarthshineLodge.com), meaning no in-room TV and a chance to digitally detox. Guests are encouraged to ditch their cell phones and laptops in favor of a zip-line adventure through the Smoky Mountains forest canopy and laid-back log cabin informality.

“Honestly, it was exhilarating being away from my cell phone,” admits Freeman, an interior designer from Collierville, TN. “I hadn’t felt that good and ‘connected’ in a long time.

I didn’t realize how much I needed that.”

Her experience highlights the new buzzwords and phrases in vacation travel: unplug, reconnect, digital detox and healthy escape. What is it about

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unplugging that seems so refreshing and like an ideal vacation?

Nicholas Carr, author of The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains, explains that “using the Internet pushes us to a skimming and scanning form of thinking.” He occasionally unplugs to recover his attention span, noting, “A lot of our deepest thoughts only emerge when we’re able to pay attention to one thing.”

For memoirist Pico Iyer, author of The Man Within My Head, “The urgency of slowing down—to find the time and space to think—is nothing new.”

What is new is figuring out workable definitions of stillness and movement when we spend a lot of our time physically still, but mentally in motion.

A noted travel writer for 20 years, Iyer likes to stay at monasteries around the world. He concludes, “Wiser souls have always reminded us that the more attention we pay to the moment,

MJ Goff was on a magazine writing assignment the first time she visited the Omega Institute, in Rhinebeck, NY (eOmega.org). As a student of New Age theories and a potential yoga teacher, Goff says she welcomed the opportunity to learn more. Once she attended the women’s retreat she was researching, she was hooked. “Every year since, I find myself being drawn to Omega for its promotion of meditation and overall encouragement of ‘staying in the present,’” she says. “All the programs stem from one mission: to keep us on the right path.”

Talks by internationally known speakers such as Joan Borysenko, Eckhart Tolle, Harville Hendrix and Daniel Amen are complemented by sessions in nurturing creativity, wholistic health, and yoga practice. “People smile, but also keep to themselves,” explains Goff. “It’s a place for quieting your mind.”

For shorter getaways, Hay House, headquartered in Carlsbad, CA, sponsors weekend I Can Do It! seminars in various cities (HayHouse.com).

Speakers such as Louise Hay, Gregg Braden, Wayne Dyer and Caroline Myss help attendees nudge closer to making milestone transformations, consciousness shifts and progress on their healing journeys.

Sometimes, personal growth simply involves sufficient quiet time to walk, contemplate and reconnect with our muse. “The real meaning of the word ‘retreat’ in the spiritual sense,” says Brother David Steindl-Rast, a Benedictine monk, “is stepping back. When one steps back, one gets a better view of the world, others and our deepest self.”

Iyer finds solace at New Camaldo-

li Heritage, a Benedictine community amidst the rugged terrain of Big Sur, CA (Contemplation.com). More than 2,000 monasteries and other spiritual communities throughout North America offer off-the-beaten-path retreats at reasonable prices and generally welcome guests of all religions and spiritual practices. The one requirement is that guests not disturb others.

At Ghost Ranch, in the high desert of Abiquiu, NM, “the scenery alone is spiritual and healing,” relates Nancy Early, a New York film producer. Under the auspices of the Presbyterian Church, activities encourage individual and social transformation (NewMexico-GhostRanch.org). Early says the best part is “there’s one pay phone, and cell phones don’t work here; no TV or radio. You walk away from everything that controls your life.”

Optimal Wellness: Mind/Body

Sometimes the healthy escape we seek can be found at a destination spa, which combines enough structure to slowly wean us from daily busyness with sufficient soothing, quiet spaces and physical nurturing.

For Debbie Phillips—who spends part of the year in Martha’s Vineyard, MA, and the other part in Naples, FL— one visit to a spa was all it took. As an executive and life coach, Phillips founded Women on Fire in 2003 to connect her “on fire” clients with each other via regional meetings and a free online newsletter, and discovered that the condition sometimes crosses the line into overwork.

“My first visit to a spa more than 20 years ago was when I first learned about the life-changing benefits of taking better care of myself. In addition to the soothing amenities, the peace, calm and quiet usually found at a spa— space to think, nap, read a book or gaze into the sky—often results in ‘less’ becoming ‘more’ in your life,” Phillips says.

“I have returned home feeling lighter and brighter and even more excited for what is next. The experience gave me just the boost I needed to keep going.”

Recently, Phillips discovered simple techniques to nurture herself all year long by attending a breathing and meditation class at the Lake Austin Spa, in Texas. “Now I start each day with long, deep breaths before I even get out of bed,” she says. “It is so simple, so calming and establishes my day with peace.”

Virginia Nelson, a San Diego, CA, attorney, likewise revels in her twice-yearly visits to Canyon Ranch, in Tucson, AZ. “The pace in southern California is like running a marathon every day. My visits serve as respites that have allowed me to keep up with it this long.

“I first went in 1991 and saw a place to go and cocoon,” recounts Nelson, “but I also discovered incredible fitness and education classes.” The spa is essentially a reset button for her. “It’s rest, rejuvenation and reinvention.” Canyon Ranch has several US locations (CanyonRanch.com).

Some facilities feature niche mind/body experiences, such as the psychic massage or chakra balancing at Mii

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Amo Spa, in Sedona, Arizona (EnchantmentResort.com).

Others specialize in wholistic wellness. Tucson’s Miraval Resort, in AZ, offers an integrative wellness program guided by Dr. Andrew Weil (Tinyurl.com/6p2l237). Chill-out spa services like a hot stone massage are often balanced by breath walking, qigong or desert tightrope walking.

Active Adventure: The Body

Finding a clear stillpoint of one’s soul can also occur while moving and challenging our bodies. Exercise helps us break through not only physical boundaries, but emotional and spiritual barriers as well.

Barbara Bartocci, a long-distance cycler and author of Meditation in Motion, maintains that moving keeps both our brains and bodies healthier. “Research at the University of Arizona found that regular exercise appears to preserve key parts of the brain involved in attention and memory,” she notes. “It is well known that exercise helps to reduce anxiety, allay depression and generally improve mood by prompting our bodies to release more endorphins.”

Bartocci has experienced the power of these connections firsthand. “Active vacations are truly transformative,” she says emphatically. “When I bicycled across Iowa on RAGBRAI [The Des Moines Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa], we cycled 76 miles one day on hills with a constant 20-mile-per-hour headwind. It was a tough day, but I made it! My divorce was becoming final that summer, and completing that day gave me the encouraging inner message: ‘If I can cycle Iowa on the toughest day, I can re-cycle my life after divorce.’” She’s still moving along. Recently, she joined 500 other cyclists doing 60 miles a day for a week in Wisconsin.

Bill Murphy, of Annapolis, MD, made his breakthrough at the Boulder Outdoor Survival School (boss-inc.com).

“While I wanted an adventure and to put myself out there, I also wanted to know that I was in good hands,” he says about why he chose a guided trip. Murphy was already in good shape, having competed in a local Ironman event.

Following an initial fitness assessment that involved testing his heart rate after running at high altitude, he was deemed

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fit to take part in an outdoor survival experience in Utah’s desert country. With a knife, wool jacket, cap, gloves, long underwear and suitable shoes—but no tent, sleeping bag or food—his group learned to live off the land with the assistance of three instructors in an initial phase of the program.

“After two days, we were given our backpack with the critical blanket, poncho and food rations. I have never been so happy to hear the words ‘1,500 calories’ in my life, and though I have eaten at some wonderful restaurants, the soups we made with those rations tasted better than anything I have eaten in my life,” he says.

Murphy learned how to purify water, make a tent from his poncho, start a fire with minimal tools and bed down in the cold without a sleeping bag or blanket. A crucial part of the survival training was the need to go even further when the group thought their adventure had ended. “We didn’t know whether that

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would be in 10 miles or 30,” he recalls. His ability to physically push past the mentally established timeframe led Murphy to see that he could also move beyond his either/or boundaries: either family or business; either business or adventure. “I realized that I don’t have to choose one over the other. I feel a better sense of balance now.”

In other parts of the country, Outward Bound Adult Renewal also offers new experiences that test physical limits and present breakthrough opportunities (OutwardBound.org). It’s also known for programs that help teens get a better handle on life. Participants often rock climb the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia or sea kayak along the Pacific Northwest or North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Options for growth and renewal appear endless.

Nearby or far away, for a few days or longer, a healthy escape can be truly restorative.

Judith Fertig regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.

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Do You Parkour?

Using the World as a Fitness Playground

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by Randy Kambic

thletes’ hunger for new ways to exercise, challenge and express themselves continually prompts the evolution of new sports, often rooted in earlier pursuits. Windsurfing, snowboarding and mountain biking are examples.

Now, a growing number of parkour practitioners are springboarding and combining ingredients from multiple sports and activities in an effort to defy gravity using nothing but sturdy shoes and props.

First popularized in France, parkour means “of the course” (specifically, an obstacle course)—a form of acrobatic freerunning, spiked with vaulting, somersaulting, jumping and climbing; even running up and over walls. Based on exacting training, street athletes overcome or use a creative range of obstacles in their immediate environment.

Such moves have been popularized by movie stars such as Jackie Chan and Daniel Craig’s James Bond in the opening scenes of Quantum of Solace, as well as YouTube postings. First deemed an unconventional, strictly urban, under-the-radar training method, parkour is increasingly viewed as a way for seri-

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ous athletes in demanding sports to train and secure an edge. Adult men and women who competed in gymnastics, track and field or diving in their youth particularly enjoy reviving earlier skills.

Check it Out

American Parkour (APK), headquartered in Washington, DC, considers itself the leading such community in the world. Established in 2005 by Mark Toorock, its website now hosts 90,000-plus registered users and is visited monthly by 100,000 inquirers.

It provides news, daily workout emails, training guides, advice for beginners, instructional tutorials, guidelines for local recreation, and photo and video galleries.

Toorock, who played high school soccer and was then a serious martial artist in oom yung doe, kung fu and capoeira (which bridges dancing and gymnastics), was instantly hooked in 2003 when he saw a video of David Belle; the French native and acknowledged founder of parkour has appeared in 20-plus movies and commercials since 2000.

“It was so different and authentic, what he was doing,” he says.

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parkour and freerunning gym at Primal Fitness, in DC, in 2006, APK expanded to locations in Gainesville, FL, and San Antonio, TX. All offer an introductory session, full supervised parkour curriculum, boot camps, women-specific classes, summer camps and freerunning classes.

Toorock co-created and co-produced Jump City: Seattle, eight, one-hour parkour action shows to introduce more people to the concept (G4TV.com). Other fitness centers that now focus on parkour include Base Fitness, in Noblesville, IN; Apex Movement, outside of Denver; Parkour Visions, in Seattle; Miami Freerunning, in FL; and Fight or Flight Academy, in Eden Prairie, MN. More clubs are getting up to speed nationwide, with the San Antonio parks and recreation department currently adding a parkour park.

Tap into the Energy

“Parkour allows adults to either continue or learn gymnastics for the first time in a new, creative context,” Toorock says. Natalie Strasser, a competitive gymnast for 13 years, including at Kent State University, is a Los Angeles-based APK-sponsored athlete and conducts workshops.

Travis Graves, head trainer for APK Academies, which trains teachers, says, “One of the first priorities for beginners is instilling a respect for the forces and impact of landings, so we work on rolling, balance and footwork.” He also emphasizes the importance of thorough warm-up and cooldown periods, as well as overall safety guidelines.

“Some women might feel intimidated, as most of what

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they see on YouTube are teenagers or young men doing their thing,” comments Graves. “But anyone can experiment and develop his or her own parkour style at their own comfort level.”

Lisa Peterson, of McLean, VA, was first attracted to parkour’s creative movements, which represented a personal next step after years as a teacher and performer in ballet, ballroom and Argentine tango dancing. “As a victim of child abuse, I am always looking for ways to strengthen my confidence and self-esteem,” she says. “Parkour has done that for me.”

APK regularly holds community gathering “jams” around the country. We encourage everyone to follow our guidelines, notes Toorock, although we can’t say that other methods are wrong.

“Everyone has a sphere of capabilities. We help individuals expand safely and in proper progression,” he explains. “Some beginners may wear protective gear like gloves or shin guards, but almost always relinquish them because they don’t want to rely on them, but take full responsibility for themselves and gain full freedom of movement. “The world is a playground,” he concludes.

“Parkour just makes more use of more of it.”

Learn more at AmericanParkour.com and DavidBelle.com.

Randy Kambic is a freelance editor and writer in Estero, FL, and a copyeditor for Natural Awakenings.

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BORN TO EXPLORE

by Joe Robinson

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new information. To keep our brains happy, we have to keep moving forward into the new.

If novelty feels so good and does good things for us, why do we usually stick with what we know? The answer lies deep in the emotional center of the brain, called the amygdala, which perceives the unknown as potentially threatening. As a result, we often overestimate the potential risk inherent in a new experience and underestimate the consequences of playing it safe.

The good news is that we can override this default. Here are some practical ways to build the necessary life skills—our venture aptitude—to pursue new experiences and really start living.

Do it to do it. When you approach an experience with this attitude, there is no harm to your self-worth because your objective isn’t the result, but the experience; the pursuit of knowledge, challenge or enjoyment—and that’s egoless.

Advance into the fear. You inflame

t happens to all of us. We wake up one day and realize that we have been here before—just like yesterday and the day before that. Today is destined to be the same as all the others: safe, comfortable… and boring.

Often, we need to engage in new experiences to be more vital and happy. Research from psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Gregory Berns, PhD, author of Satisfaction, shows that our brains benefit from new experiences so much so that the process releases the feel-good chemical dopamine. According to a study published in the journal Neuron, it is even triggered by the mere expectation of a new experience.

Researchers call this the “exploration bonus.”

We are born to explore. Dr. Norman Doidge, author of The Brain that Changes Itself, maintains that connections between brain neurons, called dendrites, develop in response to new experiences, and they shrink or vanish altogether if they’re not stimulated with

fear by running from it, and you reduce it with every step that you take facing straight at it.

Make the unknown more knowable. Knowledge trumps irrational fears. Talk to others who have participated in experiences you wish to engage in. Do research.

Don’t look at the mountaintop.

Break down big goals (running a race, acting in a neighborhood play) into small, incremental goals (running around the block, taking a beginner’s voice class) to build competence and confidence.

Dabble. Sample the offerings. Try several different classes or events to see which ones excite you the most.

Judge your life by how much you try, not by the results. That removes the fear and alibis, and puts you squarely in the center of the place where you are at your happiest—absorbed in life-affirming experiences.

Joe Robinson is a work-life-balance trainer and coach, and author of Don’t Miss Your Life. He shares motivational essays at DontMissYourLife.net.

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to benefits for fibromyalgia patients.

People with balance issues find that Tai chi reduces one’s likelihood of falling.

NA: What has Tai chi done for you?

Tai Chi Health and Well-Being for Seniors

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irtually all seniors are looking for a way to stay active and vital. Many have general health concerns that come with age, and some have chronic health issues with specific complaints. As a solution for some, physicians familiar with Tai chi are recommending it as a safe way to return to comfort and an active lifestyle.

Shaolin Kung Fu Studios, located at The Yoga Room in Myrtle Beach, offers classes in Tai chi. Natural Awakenings asked instructor Fred Christie, who has his own Tai chi success story, just what makes it so popular, especially among seniors?

Christie: Tai chi is simple movement that everyone can do. It does not require physical strain, and the practice is relaxing and calming. Students learn preset movements, done at a slow walking pace, that have been designed to aid you with muscular toning, energy cultivation and balance. They feel energized from the first class, learning proper, simple breathing techniques.

In most every class, I hear from my students about health issues that are improving, and in some cases, doing a direct turnaround.

NA: What about those seniors who have minor, or even major health

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concerns? Is Tai chi safe and effective for them? What about arthritis? What can you say to those readers who have pain and are not as flexible as they once were?

Christie: Yes, it is becoming a wellknown fact that there have been many studies praising the short- and longterm benefits of Tai chi practice for everyone, particularly for the senior population. Arthritis and cardiac patients in particular see almost immediate benefits. Joints are more flexible, pain is controlled, blood pressure lowered. Stress, that universal culprit and chief agent that undermines health, is greatly reduced. Tai chi offers a stressmanagement program for our modern times where everyone can participate.

It works at the cellular level in the body by specifically stimulating energy pathways (meridians). We all have heard of acupuncture and acupressure, where points along these energy meridians are stimulated through needle insertion, pressure or heat. By the easyto-learn physical movements of Tai chi, those energy points are stimulated, promoting better health for the student.

Tai chi strengthens and realigns the mind-body connection, bringing us to a more natural state. Students report better sleep patterns and gains in actual physical strength. Studies also point

Christie: I first studied Tai chi in the ‘70s, and left it after six months. Some years later, in the early ‘80s, I injured my right knee and ankle severely. I was in rehab for many months. Although I temporarily recovered somewhat, within two years, arthritis set in. My condition worsened, and simple tasks involving mobility were painful and restrictive. Doctors prescribed drugs and advised that I get a knee replacement in the future when the odds of success might be better. But the knee got worse. I could not put weight on my right side going up or down a flight of stairs. I was 40 years old, headed for a wheelchair.

I saw many doctors and spent endless hours in physical therapy. I was running out of options. I remembered Tai chi and the claims that were made for it, even back then. I found my teacher and began my first week. I was in tears some of the time; just getting up and down the stairs took a while.

My instructor remarked to me years later that he thought I would not make it to the next class. But I did not quit, sensing that this was it. If this didn’t work, then it was drugs and other unpleasant alternatives. Six months later, I was running up and down the stairs.

There was still some pain, but I got my life back. I even decided to try kung fu, which was very physical. Today, I am a 4th degree black sash and have been running my own school here in Myrtle Beach since 2005. Needless to say, I know this works.

Classes are offered at The Yoga Room two mornings and evenings each week at 10:30 am and 7:30 pm on Tuesday and Thursday. Natural Awakenings readers can attend an introductory class free of charge.

For more info, contact Fred Christie at 843-294-5486. The Yoga Room is located at 196C Stonebridge Dr, Myrtle Beach. Visit Kungfu-SC.com or see ad, page 13.

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Blue Wave Adventures

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his is not Sea World,” explains Captain Mark Collins of the Osprey, a dolphin watch boat with Blue Wave Adventures in Murrells Inlet. We are skipping along the waves in the light inflatable boat. Mark continues, speaking loudly over the engine. “Dolphins are wild animals; they do what they want. There will be no flying through hoops or kissing the young’uns on the cheek. If we find them, we don’t bait them to get them to come closer. If they want to, they will; and they usually do want to, as long as we are respectful of their space.”

I scan the vast glittering ocean, hoping to spot a dorsal fin or a spout of water. The sun reflecting off the choppy waves tricks my eyes as I think I see one and then am disappointed.

I’m fooled by another mirage.

Suddenly, the boat lurches us forward as it slows down to an idle and Amy Collins, Mark’s wife, points to the 11 o’clock position, just left of the bow. There, about 20 feet away is a gray shimmering arc of a mother and baby dolphin, as they slowly and gracefully slide above and below the surface. The crowd oohs and the children run to the bow, smiling and pointing. Mark explains that it is rare to only see a mother and baby, but shrimp season just opened a week ago and most of the dolphins are probably down in McClellanville, a small shrimping town south of Georgetown.

“We can now isolate about 200 words in the dolphin language, but we still don’t know what they mean,” says Mark. “A dolphin is self-aware, which means when they look in the mirror, they know they are looking at themselves. Only a few animals on Earth can do this including humans.”

The mother and her calf are circling

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around the boat, but not coming in closer. “She is most likely apprehensive about being alone with her calf, so I don’t think she’ll come any closer.” After about a half hour of informative dolphin facts, while watching them surface again and again, we head back into Captain Dick’s Marina through the beautiful green salt marshes. White snowy egrets stand on their stilt-like legs and pelicans soar above us.

Mark pulls me aside after the trip and speaks to me a little about the dolphin watch dispute going on in the area. “We started this in 2004, and we became successful because we know all about dolphins. We try to do this with as

“This is not Sea World”

little impact on the dolphins as possible. Now, the issue we are seeing is anyone with a boat cruise is slapping a dolphin sign on the side and offering cruises, without any real training in the area. They either follow us around, because they don’t know how to find the dolphins, or they do illegal things like baiting. I saw a shrimp boat with its nets up just sitting out there in the water for about half an hour. Then, lo and behold, a group of jet skis arrive and the shrimp boat puts its nets in to attract the dolphins. That is illegal.

They also do something called pinching, where they flank or surround the pod on all sides to keep them in the group. That is also illegal.” Mark is very concerned with these practices and wants to put together a conference for the other dolphin watch cruises to teach them etiquette and the proper way to treat the dolphins so as not to cause them harm. If you are interested in dolphin watching, be very careful with whom you go out with. Do your homework and make sure they are adhering to the proper guidelines and laws for safe and respectful dolphin watching.

For more info on Blue Wave Adventures in Murrells Inlet, call 843-6513676 or visit BlueWaveAdventures. com.

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am paddling up the Waccamaw River in a kayak with four tour guides and two other female adventure seekers. Paul Laurent, a young naturalist in a leather brimmed hat, leads us along the far side of the river.

He stops suddenly and calls over to Cameron Dew, one of the tour guides.

Together, they pull a brown water snake and a yellow rat snake out of the same bush. “This is very rare to see two species of snake in the same bush,” Paul exclaims excitedly as the brown snake, which looks to me like a copperhead, twists around his arm gently. I cringe, expecting to see the snake dig its fangs into his wrist, but am pleasantly surprised by its docile personality.

The other two guides, Mandy Farris Johnson and Danielle Messinger, paddle over to the boys and click away with their cameras, then trade cameras for snakes and get their pictures taken

with the friendly serpents. I am aghast at the ease of this blasé snake handling. Mandy offers me the yellow rat snake; I decline politely. They let the snakes go in the water, and Paul points out that you can easily tell if they are poisonous by their buoyancy. “If they are afloat with half their body above water, they are venomous. If their bodies are just below the surface with their heads sticking up, they are harmless,” he says smiling. “Out of the thousands of snakes I’ve seen in this area, I’ve seen maybe six that were poisonous.”

We paddle on into a much narrower estuary and come upon a couple of baby turtles basking on a fallen log.

Paul leans over and grabs one easily, holding it up for the camera. Finally, we come up to a dock and I am helped ashore. “We are on Sandy Island,” says Paul, as we start walking swiftly up a trail. “This is the largest inland island in North America. The island is about

“Out of the thousands of snakes I’ve seen in this area, I’ve seen maybe six that were poisonous”

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7,500 acres. It’s the land between two rivers.” I pick up a very cool piece of driftwood and remark on how I would like to take it home. Mandy informs me that taking even a twig from this protected land is illegal. “What if I bring a tick home?” I joke. She laughs and says jovially, “Yes, we would have to inform the police.”

We walk into the forest with no path, but it is not hard going, as the forest had just undergone a controlled burn to support the longleaf pine trees that the Department of Natural Resources has been trying to bring back since the near decimation of the tree species due to irresponsible logging.

The pines don’t burn, but the scrub brush does, and the fire-scorched pine seeds more easily germinate. The scenery changes quickly from wooded forest to an entire field of silvery green ferns. Then, to my utter delight, we come upon a field full of pitcher plants, standing about waist high.

Later on, my flip-flops came off as we sauntered down a sandy winding trail and back to the kayaks. Again in the water, my carefree guides lure me into a cove, where a 13-foot alligator is relaxing in the cool water on the opposite bank. “There are two things that rule the mind of the alligator: what to eat and what not to eat,” says Paul.

“We are in the latter category, so if we stay calm and far enough away where she won’t go under, we can share this area with her at no particular threat to us.” I muse that I would take this any day over a commercial alligator tourist attraction. If you are an aspiring herpetologist, if you watch reruns of Steve Irwin’s The Crocodile Hunter, or if you are just an all-out nature-loving type of person, Black River Outdoors Center will provide you with the trip you’ve been dreaming of.

For more info on Black River Outdoors Center, located between Charleston and Myrtle Beach, call 843546-4840 or visit BlackRiverOutdoors. com.

Sail and Ski Connection Kite Boarding

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here is nothing more exciting than flying through the air, buoyed aloft on a kite. Twentyone-year-old Matt Marvin, kite boarding instructor, teaches the thin, the heavy, the young and old, how to skip across the surf and lift off on the breeze, spiraling through the air and landing on the water’s surface, in his four-hour tutorial on the Myrtle Beach blue.

“You can lean back, almost weightless, as the harness around your waist holds you to the kite, while your fingertips, pressed lightly on the bar, steer your kite with the wind. You make that lofty jump smoothly, as if flying, then float back down, almost like you were landing on a cloud.” I listen to Matt recount the feeling of weightlessness over the sea, letting out a sigh. “It helps if you have some expe-

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“You can lean back, almost weightless, as the harness around your waist holds you to the kite” rience in sailing or wakeboarding or surfing, but it is not necessary.

I can teach you if you like.” My heart skips as I think of the notion and promise to try it out when he gets back from the College of Charleston in June.

On a good, windy day of about 18 to 20 knots at the Garden City Pier, you can catch these aerial artists skipping across the briny, their kites puffed out like billboards, dancing in the breeze.

I ask Matt how he does with the ladies on the beach. “Well, I’m usually in too much of a rush to catch the wind and the surf, but once in a while a girl might slow me down,” he says, chuckling.

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The equipment costs about $2,500, but unless you want to upgrade, that’s all you really need.

A small sailboat can run you twice as much with even more upkeep.

It’s a sport that is just now becoming popular, and the fight is on to get kite boarding into the 2016 Olympics as an official sport. The mix of wakeboarding, surfing, sailing, skating, and all-out extremeness makes for a wonderful hobby likely to catch a lot of interest for years to come.

“Is it dangerous?” I ask. “The worst I have done is sprain my ankle, but, yes, like any sport, you can get injured. The kite serves as a ‘gas and brake,’ so if you are un-

familiar with the feel, you can really hurt yourself. Even if you don’t get lessons from me, get lessons from someone who knows what they are doing. It’s important to be safe and learn proper etiquette.”

The list of people already signed up for the next scheduled class is growing quickly, so if you have been playing with the idea, or have now just heard of it and are completely sold, call immediately for a lesson.

For more info on kite boarding or other water sports and water sports accessories, call Sail and Ski Connection in Myrtle Beach at 1-800-868-7245 or visit SailAndSkiConnection.com.

Hobcaw Barony with Surf the Earth

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he van jostles over a manmade causeway in the middle of a salt marsh at Hobcaw Barony, just north of Georgetown. We are heading to the landing that we will be kayaking from to get to South Debordieu Island. Lindsay Thomas, biologist, sits at the wheel and tells us about Hobcaw Barony. “Belle Baruch owned this property, and when she died, placed a trust over it in her will, explicitly for the sole purpose of education and preservation. Now, Clemson University and the University of South Carolina maintain the 17,500-acre refuge. Hobcaw is internationally know by scientists and is one of the most well-documented and researched estuaries in the world.”

“Really?” I say. “So, if I went to Japan and told a marine biologist that I had visited Hobcaw, he or she would be impressed?” She nods and says: “Yes, scientists from around the globe come here to research this area. It’s hard to think of Georgetown as being internationally known, but it is.”

We reach the landing and Scott Benston, owner of Surf the Earth, greets us. After a quick safety recap, we are shoving off into the marsh. While the rest of us are paddling, Scott is pedaling with his nifty Hobie kayak that has a rudder and pedals. As we make our way to the beach, he tells me he saved up when he was just a kid and traveled the world surfing. That’s where Surf the Earth comes from.

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We see boats along the way with lots of students in them, pulling up nets full of marine life. Soon, we land at the peninsula, which, thankfully, has no people on it. As a group, we stride along the shore picking up pretty shells and getting lessons on fish, seaweed, jellyfish, and more. Scott is constantly running up to the bluff and running back down with a new object of study. He brings back a dead horseshoe crab with all of its body still intact. Through Lindsay’s biology expertise, I am thoroughly educated on the workings of each and every part of the crab. Interestingly, it is more related to a spider than a crab, and it has a water filtration and testing system that lets it know when it is in bad water. Also, the horseshoe crab is a living dinosaur, having not changed very much since prehistoric times. We head back eventually, much smarter and happier. Surf the Earth has a lot of different tours going on all summer featuring a paddleboard tour to a private beach.

For more info on Hobcaw Barony, near Georgetown, call 843-546-4623 or visit HobcawBarony.org. For more info on Surf the Earth in Pawleys Island, call 843-235-3500 or visit Surf-The-Earth.com.

If you are a local and are itching to do something fun this summer, or a visitor not interested in the regular beach routine, make sure you check out the wonderful tour guides and instructors Myrtle Beach has to offer. There is always something educational, beautiful and memorable going on along the beach; you just have to break away from the rest of the tourists to find it.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 1

SATURDAY, JUNE 2

Bone-Up for Osteoporosis w/Heidi McGovern PT, GCFP, BFLT−1-5pm. For bone health, consists of education, movement and exercise. Positive results for bone health from exercise. $40 with a discount for Bones for Life students. Possum Trot Rec Center, NMB, 1030 Possum Trot Rd. Attendees should bring a mat and a towel. 843-361-8436 HeidiMcGov@Juno.com. HeidiMcGovern.com

Myrtle Beach Full Moon Drum Circle−69:30pm. Singing, and chanting, and howling and dancing to the sound of the drums, the smell of the sage, the spirit of celebration. Meets every month on the Sat nearest the full moon, MB State Park, Shelter B6 Alcohol prohibited. Cheryl, MBdrumcircle@yahoo.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 3

JUNE 1-2 Paddleboard Yoga w/Renee Fussner. H2Om stand-up board paddling combined with alignment-based yoga flow. Class starts on land, learning the basics of SUPing, then paddleboard lesson.

After paddling, you will do asanas, then combine for full yoga flow on the boards. Partnership with Surf the Earth, Island Wave Yoga and Inlet Yoga.

Info: 843-655-6272 or 843-314-3206

Arm Balancing Fundamentals & Variations w/ Britney Horine−9-11am. 2 hour workshop will help all levels expand their practice with arm balancing.

Walk in rate or use your class pass. Shanti Yoga, 3901 N Kings Hwy, MB, 843-467-5444. ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

Unity–11am Sunday Service w/Rev Margaret Hiller. “Prayer Consciousness” 8 week series begins. 12:30pm Unity Family Feast/Potluck.

Visit with friends & make new ones. Vegan & Vegetarian appreciated, along with consciously raised meat products Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Full Moon Kayak Paddle w/Black River Outdoors Center−5pm. Guided 4 hour evening kayak tour of Murrells Inlet to watch the sun set and the full moon rise over the ocean. $55. Reserve and get detailed info at 843-546-4840.

JUNE 3-6 Windpower 2012 Expo. Clemson, CCU, SC Energy Office, CCL and local manufacturers, installers and vendors of sustainable windpower systems meet at the American Wind Energy Association’s national conference in Atlanta, Georgia windpowerexpo.org

MONDAY, JUNE 4 Yoga at the Bay w/Anna-Marie−8-9:15am. Deepen your yoga practice. Reach deeper levels of relaxation and flexibility, build stamina and strength.

Outdoor yoga class with a blend of Sivananda, Ashtanga, and Power Vinyasa styles. Beginners and seasoned yogis welcome. Mats available. Continues every Mon and Tues ($15) Also Sat Community Class 9-10:15am by donation. Bay Naturals, 7611 N. Kings Hwy, MB. 843 448-0011

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 Prayer Consciousness w/ Rev. Margaret Hiller–4:30-6pm. 8 wk class begins, a blend of study, dialog and experiences of prayer, meditation and silence. Love offering.. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Unity Healing & Prayer Service w/Olivia Rose−6:30-7:30pm. Meditation, prayer, hands-onhealing. Love offering. Unity Peace Chapel, Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516,UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 9

Beach Baby’s Doula and Wholistic Childbirth Services Inc. All Professional Staff RN’s, Certified Doulas, Childbirth Educators, IBCLC and CLC Lactation Professionals and Trained Nannies

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Raw Vegan Potluck Lunch & Movie−Noon.

Bring a raw vegan dish to share and bring your own plates and eating utensils. Raw vegan food is the most nutrient dense food. Learn and share its health benefits. Movie about the food industry, or raw vegan food, starting at 12:45. Socastee Library, 707-Connector Rd, MB. Meetup.com/ rawveganmyrtlebeach.

Arm Balancing & Inversion Workshop w/Audra Stanley–1-3pm. Learn the basics to get confident exploring the mat upside down & on your hands. $25 10555 Unit A Ocean Hwy 17 Business, Pawleys Isl. Info: 843-314-3206, IslandWaveYoga.com.

JUNE 15-16 The 8th Annual Makai Luau w/Surfrider Foundation−6 pm. Ticket-only benefit party for Surfrider.

Live bands, contests, fire and hula show, luau buffet on the lawn at Hot Fish Club, Murrells Inlet.

Afterparty at the gazebo. $40 per person or $75 per couple. Tickets at local surf shops. SurfriderGrandStrand.org.

JUNE 9-10 Art in the Park w/Waccamaw Arts and Crafts Guild−10am-4pm. More than 60 artists display and sell paintings, woodworking, photography, jewelry, fabric, glass, metal, pottery and stone crafts. Free admission, child and pet friendly. JoAnne 843-4467471, ArtsyParksy.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 11 Past Life Workshop w/Sandra J Walter−7-9pm.

Receive a mini past life reading from Sandi. Afterwards, heal your past through a Light Meditation.

Info on karma and future personal events will be covered. Cost $36. Life in Balance, Inc. 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. Info: 843-241-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org..

JUNE 11-14 The Barefoot Cooking Camp−8:30-11:30am.

Perfect gift for Dad’s taste buds. 4 days, maximum of ten children. Hands on learning, each child gets cookbook and each child will receive a cookbook

by Shari Smith. Recipes: homemade marshmallows, granola, cold summer soups, cake pops and crepes and more. Children take home samples daily. $140. info 843 957-7803, BareFootBarista@ gmail.com..

FRIDAY, JUNE 15 Best Picks Snack Party w/Inlet Nutrition−11:30am.

An opportunity to learn more about healthy snacking. Sample healthy snacks, and create your own snack to take home. Snack alternatives will not trash your blood sugar level, and may, in fact, satisfy your hunger, sustain your energy and also keep your metabolism going faster. Bring a friend and receive a $10 gift. Reservations requested. Inlet Nutrition, 3556B Old Kings Hwy, Murrells Inlet.

Linda, 843-424-9586.

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Quantum Reiki Level 1 w/ Rev. Lindsley Field− Fri 6pm-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm. Opening the Channel, Healing & Empowerment for The Age of Aquarius.

Veteran Reiki Master Teacher of Wholistic Alignment in Murrells Inlet, leads the 1st part of the Usui system of energetic healing, turbo charged with the transformational Quantum symbol. Incl manual, certificate, on-going Quantum Reiki shares. $175.

Bodyworkers & massage therapists receive 10 SC approved C.E.U.’s. Class size limited. Murrells Inlet area. 843-651-1086, LindsleyField.com.

Tara Hall Paddle Fest−10am. Launch kayaks & canoes on Black Mingo Creek and paddle to Tara Hall (@ 3 hrs) stopping at stations along the paddle route. Prize with drawing in age groups. Bluegrass jam sessions, games, a redneck barrel race, a pilau dinner, door prizes and more. Drawing for handcrafted wooden sailboat. Pontoon rides available for non-paddlers with a $10 gate fee. A $22 preregistration for paddlers and $25 day of registration fee donated to the Tara Hall Boys Home. $25 boat rental for paddlers with no boat. TaraHall.org. Info: Patsy or Anne at 843 546-3000 or 843 546-3666.

SATURDAY, JUNE 16 Morning Beach Walk w/Fun & Fit Meetup−8am.

Start at the public beach access at Nash St & walk to the MB State Park pier & back, Feel free to bring children, pets & friends. Wesly Gray,843-650-1714, Meetup.com/FunandFitMyrtleBeach.

Yoga on the Beach-Pawleys Island−8:30-9:30am. $5, on the south end of Pawleys Island (by public parking lot). 10555 Unit A Ocean Hwy 17 Business Pawleys Isl. Info: 843-314-3206, IslandWaveYoga. com.

3rd Saturday Health Talk w/Melody Iles, NP, Phd 10am. Free Natural Health Seminar. 315 Main St. Conway above Tranquility Day Spa, 843-446-0293; SCWellness.net; miles@SCWellness.net.

Auras and Chakras w/Renee Lewis−12-2pm.

Introductory class. Learn auras, chakras and where they are located throughout the body. See your own aura thru the use of an aura imaging system. $40, $35 if pd by 6/8. 196C Stonebridge Drive MB. MyrtleBeachYogaRoom.com.

The Jesus Story: Questioning the Unquestionable w/Aramaic Scholar, Dale Allen Hoffman−13pm. Through historical writings, Gnostic texts and a strong dose of common sense, attendees will look deeply into Yeshua’s “Divine” lineage, birth and miracles; His relationships with Judas Iscariot and Mary Magdalene; and much more. Suggested Donation: $25. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 17 Beginner Workshop w/Britney Horine−9-11am.

Become more comfortable in some of the basic components of your yoga practice. Learn sun salutation and the basics of pranayama (breathing).

Walk in rate or use your class pass., Shanti Yoga 3901 N Kings Hwy, MB, 843-467-5444.

Unity –11am Sunday Service “Three Keys to Radical Transformation”w/Guest Speaker Dale Allen Hoffman. Service followed by Aramaic Healing Circle with Anointing and Sacred Water Healing, Suggested Love Offering $35. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org, DaleAllenHoffman.com.

Father/Daughter Tea. Barefoot Barista hosting a special for $15 per person. Includes cucumber mint tea sandwiches, sun dried tomato and cream cheese sandwiches, fruit skewers, a small salad, a variety of scones and dessert tray with a pot of tea.

Reserve early. Call for time. 10080 Ocean Hwy Info 843 957-7803, BareFootBarista@gmail.com

MONDAY, JUNE 18 Private Aramaic Healing Sessions w/Dale Allen Hoffman. Bringing over 20 years of experience with a profound synthesis of ancient and modern spiritual practices and techniques. Book appointment directly with Dale at Sat. or Sun. workshop; or go to DaleAllenHoffman.com. Suggested Love Offering $20. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

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Yoga Camp w/Lyndsay Trimble and Karley Lott−1-4pm. At Secret Lotus Yoga, for kids aged 7ish to 11ish, to enjoy yoga, fun and healthy- living activities each day. Register by 6/10. $125 for the week. 417 79th Ave N, MB. Lyndsay 843-3332656, SecretLotusYoga.com.

Reiki Level 1 Training w/Renee Lewis−1-5pm.

Reiki Master, Lewis works with auras, chakras, crystals, essential oils, Bioresonanz Imaging, guided meditation, Tarot, and more. Students will learn the history and principles of Reiki, hand positions and how Reiki is used. They will also receive a handbook, a completion certificate and first level attunement. Students will be able to give hands-on Reiki treatments to themselves and others. Pre-registration is $125. Secret Lotus Yoga on 417 79th Ave N, MB Info: Renee, 843 241-0609, BetterFly.com/T2Star.

Malas, Mantras and Meditation w/Maribeth MacKenzie & Mimi Rose−3-5pm. Learn how to make and use mala beads and use mantras to facilitate meditation. All levels, new to meditation or with ongoing practice. Inlet Yoga, 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet. 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 22 Best Picks Snack Party w/Inlet Nutrition−11:30am. An opportunity to learn more about healthy snacking. Sample healthy snacks, and create your own snack to take home.

Snack alternatives will not trash your blood sugar level, and may, in fact, satisfy your hunger, sustain your energy and also keep your metabolism going faster. Bring a friend and receive a $10 gift. Reservations requested. Inlet Nutrition, 3556B Old Kings Hwy, Murrells Inlet. Linda, 843-424-9586.

JUNE 22-23 Quantum Reiki Level 2 w/ Rev. Lindsley Field− Fri 6pm-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm. Healing Through Time and Space, Healing & Empowerment for The Age of Aquarius. Veteran Reiki Master Teacher of Wholistic Alignment in Murrells Inlet, leads the 2nd part of 2nd series, building on the Usui system of energetic healing. , turbo charged with the transformational Quantum symbol. Learn 4 symbols, how they incorporate into daily life and service. Level 1 prereq. Hands-on. Incl manual, certificate, on-going Quantum Reiki shares. $250.

Class size limited. Murrells Inlet area. 843-6511086, LindsleyField.com.

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savethedate Metaphysics & Wellness Saturday Bazaar 10am-6pm., Services include chair Reiki and chair massage, numerology, palmistry, tarot and past life readings, aura photography, angel card readings, and much more.

Admission is $5.

SATURDAY, JUNE 23 Life in Balance Center 4347 Big Barn Dr in Little River, Janet Hosmer, 843-333-9749, LifeInBalanceCenter.org.

25th Anniversary Symphony Series

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The World of the Dance Sunday, November 4, 2012

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Masterpieces of the Modern Era featuring Jessica Lee, violin FOR TICKETS CALL:

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Romantic Blockbusters featuring Sebastian Bäverstam, cello

Beyond the Rim Beings w/Aurora Gabriel, Spiritual Intuitive−6-8pm. Channeler, animal communicator and spiritual garden coach for more than 22 years, channels the Archangels, the Great Mothers, the Ascended Masters and other Light Beings groups. Cost to attend, $25. Yoga in Common, 3080 DeVille St, Market Common, MB. 843-839-9636, YogaInCommon.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 30 15% Off Customer Appreciation Day at Bay Natural & New Life Naturals Last Saturday of every month is 15% off all non sale items. New Life Natural Foods, NMB at Gator Hole, 556 Hwy 17N, NMB 843-272-4436, & Bay Naturals, 76th Ave N & Kings Hwy, MB, 843-448-0011, NLnaturalfoods.com.

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Kids’ Yoga Camp w/Carolina Power Yoga 1:154:15pm. Yoga brings lively minds into union with their active bodies, to focus and learn healthy, positive life skills for empowerment and confidence.

Learn body awareness, stretch, strengthen and balance in daily yoga classes. Learn how to calm, relax and focus minds in a nurturing, inspiring and non-competitive environment. Carolina Power Yoga in NMB, 769 Main St, Tara Gurry, 843-8775839, CarolinaPowerYoga.com.

All art is but imitation of nature. ~Lucius Annaeus Seneca

ongoingevents sunday Beach Yoga−8-9am. Near the Springmaid Pier, $5; free parking in the parking garage across from Springmaid Resort. Yoga in Common studio is rain alternative. Yoga in Common, 3080 Deville St, Market Common, MB. 843-385-6176. YogaInCommon.com.

Unity Church Sunday Morning Circle w/Susan Boles, LUT & Lesta Sue Hardee−9:30-10:30am.

Metaphysical Studies. Spiritual Cinema and Documentaries of Visionary & Metaphysical Ideas. Love Offering. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Bookstore for the Miracle Minded–10am-1pm.

Books on healing, spirituality, personal growth, wellness; metaphysics as well as beautiful, unique gift items. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8616, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Unity Church Service w/Rev Margaret Hiller & guest speakers−11am celebration service. Prayer, meditation, song, messages & family. Youth programs. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Oneness Blessing w/Unity Blessing Givers– 12:20pm. Held in Peace Chapel after the regular service. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Inlet Yoga Yin Yang Meditation Sunday Series w/Maribeth Mackenzie & Lauren Davis–6pm7:30pm. featuring Yin and Mediation, Yang and Mediation and Yin/Yang Meditation. Yin prepares the body for meditation by holding supported postures for several minutes while Yang prepares the body for mediation by flowing through postures linking breath with movement. Different class each week. Yin, Candlelight Yoga, Meditation. Inlet Yoga, 637D Bellemy Ave, Murrells Inlet. 843-6556272, InletYogaStudio.com.

Open Yoga−6:15 pm. Yoga in the Forest, $15 drop-in, or passes accepted. Class varies according to who shows up. Teacher’s choice for what the students need that day. All levels welcome. 4006 Postal Way, Carolina Forest, MB, 843-236-6634,YogaInTheForest.us

monday Kripalu Yoga w/Penny–7-8:15pm. Gentle stretching & Restorative yoga, with breathing techniques, warm-ups, postures, meditation & relaxation.

Kripalu teacher. Suggested $10 love offering.

Unity Christ Church, Surfside. 843-902-1416, pennyoga@aol.com.

Zumba Fitness® w/Linda Calvanico–9:3010:30am. Ditch the workout - join the party™ with this Latin-dance fitness program that is fun and easy for all ages. No prior dance or fitness experience

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required. $5. Surfside Bowling Center’s Brick House Lounge, 510 Highway 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, ZumbaWithLindaC.com Power Yoga w/Sharon−6-7:15pm, 10555 Unit A Ocean Hwy 17 Business Pawleys Isl. Info: 843314-3206, IslandWaveYoga.com.

Buddhist Study Group−7:30pm. Myrtle Beach Karma Kagyu Tibetan Buddhist study group offers a 7 wk course, “Intro to Buddhism”. Group meditation & meditation instruction. Free, donations accepted, not req. Forestbrook Area, MB. Info: 843-655-8056, myrtlebeachkksg@aol.com, KagyuStudySC.info.

Wholistic Childbirth Class w/Pat Burrell, RN, CHT, CLC, CD (DONA)−6:30-8:30pm. Have the birth you deserve. Comprehensive, informative, empowering, supportive & welcoming. Call to reserve. $350 for 10 2hr sessions. Payment plans available. Info: Pat, 843-213-1393, BeachBabys. org.

Kriya Yoga Meditation Group−7-8pm. Ongoing Meditation Group for personal & spiritual growth.

Beginners & advanced are welcome for instruction & support. Love offering Basis. Call for Strand location. Paula Kenion, MS, Meditation Teacher, 843-650-4538 SpiritualAwakening.vpweb.com.

New to Yoga w/Pam−7:15 pm. Yoga in the Forest, $15 drop-in or $59 for a six-week series. 4006 Postal Way, Carolina Forest, MB, 843-236-6634,YogaInTheForest.us

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Spring Fling Weight Loss Challenge w/Inlet Nutrition. AM & PM appts avail. Murrells Inlet or Georgetown locations. $35/12 wk program. Free if you refer 3. Free coaching and metabolism test, prizes weekly and more. Linda: 843 424-9586

Seniors Day at Bay Naturals & New Life Natural Foods. Shoppers over 60 get 10% discount Wed at New Life Natural Foods, NMB at Gator Hole, 556 Hwy 17N, NMB 843-272-4436, & Bay Naturals, 76th Ave N & Kings Hwy, MB, 843-448-0011, NLnaturalfoods.com.

Zumba Fitness® w/Linda Calvanico–9:3010:30am. Ditch the workout - join the party™ with this Latin-dance fitness program that is fun and easy for all ages. No prior dance or fitness experience required. $5. Surfside Bowling Center’s Brick House Lounge, 510 Highway 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, ZumbaWithLindaC.com Awareness Through Movement, Feldenkrais® Method w/Heidi McGovern PT CFP−10-11am.

To feel better, move easier, look younger & release stress. Scientifically based non-habitual movements capitalize on the brain’s capacity to change. Offered in series or single classes. 6wk series $50, 5 wk series $40. Walk in $10. Bring a mat. Possum Trot Rec Center in NMB. 843-361-8436, heidimcgov@ juno.com, HeidiMcGovern.com.

Gentle Yoga w/Anita Thebeau−10:30-11:45am.

Relaxing gentle class for all: seniors, students, recovering from injuries, or enjoys a slower paced practice. Uses props and holds postures for longer periods of time to foster deep relaxation. Accessible to all sizes, ages, and fitness levels. $15 or package pass. 637 D Bellamy Ave in Murrells Inlet Info: 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

Tai Chi w/Fred Christie–10:30-11:30am, & 7:308:30pm. A low impact healing exercise that works all levels in the mind body continuum, fostering well being, balance and body awareness. Beginners welcome, for all ages, abilities. First class free. The Yoga Room, 196 Stonebridge Dr, MB. Directions and info: 843 294-5486. kungfu-sc.com.

Body Rolling Class w/Donna Stead–6pm. 70 minute basic body rolling class for relief from pain and restrictions, to open and free the body.

Great for fibromyalgia and chronic pain. Deep relaxation meditation is included. YamunaBodyRolling.com has descriptions. Must preregister. $10 196C Stonebridge Dr, MB. 843-450-9402, MyrtleBeachYogaRoom.com.

Free Metabolism Test w/Linda Sacchetti. Find out your body fat %, pounds of body fat, lean body weight & what your targets should be, by individual appt in MB. Info: Linda, 843-651-9350.

Free Spa Beauty Facial w/Linda Sacchetti. Learn the 7 signs of aging and discover the solutions Defy aging for younger-looking skin with antioxidants, aloe vera & glucosamine. By individual appt in MB. Info: Linda, 843-651-9350.

Zumba Fitness® w/Linda Calvanico–9:3010:30am. Ditch the workout - join the party™ with this Latin-dance fitness program that is fun and easy for all ages. No prior dance or fitness experience required. $5. Surfside Bowling Center’s Brick House Lounge, 510 Highway 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, ZumbaWithLindaC.com Bookstore for the Miracle Minded–10am-1pm.

Books on healing, spirituality, personal growth, wellness; metaphysics as well as beautiful, unique gift items. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8616, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Meditation, Silent & Guided–Noon-12:30pm. In Unity’s Peace Chapel, Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Brown Bag Lunch & Book Group w/Rev. Margaret Hiller & Friends–12:30-1:3pm, based on book A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Yoga for Golf & Sports w/Maribeth MacKenzie–5:45-6:45pm. Class for golfers and sports enthusiasts, and everyone interested in working specific muscle groups to build strength, endurance, and to bring longevity to any sport, even yoga. Inlet Yoga 637D Bellemy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-6556272, InletYogaStudio.com.

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classifieds BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY College students, Teachers & others: Looking for PT income around what you already do?

Wellness coaches needed. Training provided.

Bilingual a plus. 30 min. orientation. Linda: 843-424-9586 NATURAL AWAKENINGS MAGAZINE FOR SALE, COLUMBIA SC. Call 803 2333693 for details. Currently publishing, 15,000 copies per month. Training provided.

For Rent YOGA TEACHERS AND HEALING ARTS PRACTITIONERS : The Yoga Room Healing Arts Co-op has a fully furnished private counseling and massage office available as well as a 1100 sq ft Yoga Studio with bamboo flooring, chairs, and a great sound system. Available on a part-time/shared basis and at very affordable rates. Great opportunity for practitioners who want to meet new clients in a professional, centrally located secure environment, everything you would need to host an educational talk, hold a class or a private session. Book with Google Calendar and easy turn key. Contact Donna Stead at mbyogaroom@gmail.com. Check them out at myrtlebeachyogaroom.com.

VOLUNTEERS SC-CARES SANCTUARY VOLUNTEERS willing and able to do odd jobs for lots of furry hugs and kisses as payment..18 years or older or with chaperon. SC CARES is a non-profit no kill shelter for exotic animals. support by donating time and love. Lisa 843 546-7893, info@sc-cares.org.

VOLUNTEER WITH THE WELLNESS COUNCIL for S.C. today. wellnesscouncilcsc.org

Oneness Blessing−6:30–8pm. (not 1st Wed of the mo), Unity Peace Chapel, Love Offering Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843238-8516 UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Kriya Yoga Meditation Group−7-8pm. Ongoing Meditation Group for personal & spiritual growth.

Beginners & advanced meditators are welcome for instruction & support in their practice. Love offering Basis. Call for Strand location. Paula Kenion, MS, Meditation Teacher, 843-650-4538 SpiritualAwakening.vpweb.com.

Restorative Yoga−7:30pm. Uses props to support the body to deepen the benefits of poses. Soothing and nurturing, this class promotes the effects of conscious relaxation, appropriate for everyone. $15 or passes accepted. Yoga in Common, 3080 Deville St, Market Common, MB. 843-385-6176.

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thursday HOT Yoga–9am. Be prepared to sweat and detox in a room heated to 90-95 degrees. A wonderful way to detox and move deeper into postures and experience the benefits of stretching the body in a heated environment. Also offered Saturday. Inlet Yoga, 637D Bellemy Ave, Murrells Inlet. 843-6556272, InletYogaStudio.com.

Gentle Morning Yoga w/Penny–9-10:15am. For all levels & all bodies. Variations on postures for those with medical problems. Suggested love offering $5. Call Penny, certified Kripalu Yoga teacher, 843-902-1416, pennyoga@aol.com. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Zumba Fitness® w/Linda Calvanico–9:3010:30am. Ditch the workout - join the party™ with this Latin-dance fitness program that is fun and easy for all ages. No prior dance or fitness experience required. $5. Surfside Bowling Center’s Brick House Lounge, 510 Highway 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, ZumbaWithLindaC.com Bones for Life™ w/Heidi McGovern PT, BFLT−10-11am. Support your bones with easy to learn exercises developed by Ruthy Alon. Learn what your bones respond to & have fun doing it.

Offered in series or single classes. 6 wk series $50.

5 wk series $40. Walk in $10. Possum Trot Rec Center. Bring a mat. 843-361-8436, heidimcgov@ juno.com, HeidiMcGovern.com.

Tai Chi w/Fred Christie–10:30-11:30am, & 7:308:30pm. A low impact healing exercise that works all levels in the mind body continuum, fostering well being, balance and body awareness. Beginners welcome, for all ages, abilities. First class free. The Yoga Room, 196 Stonebridge Dr, MB. Directions and info: 843 294-5486. kungfu-sc.com.

I of the Storm w/Bunni Healy−Noon-1:30pm.

Dialog group re: premises of the book: “There is no one against you” and “The entire Universe is for you.” Love offering. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside. 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Ovis Hill Farmers Market in Florence−4-7pm.

Local farm products, grass-fed beef, lamb, poul-

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try, eggs, dairy & seasonal organic vegetables. At parking lot, 2519 W Palmetto St, Florence. Info: Charlie, 843-992-9447, OvisHillFarm.com.

Alkaline, Antioxidant, Detoxifying Water w/ Raymond Owens−5:30pm. Full water demos & power-point presentation. Learn about the importance of body ph, drinking bottled & tap water.

Call for reservations. Joyfilled Gifts, 805 Front St. Georgetown, Raymond, 843-833-1773, qhoplans@ sc.rr.com.

friday Zumba Fitness® w/Linda Calvanico–9:3010:30am. Ditch the workout - join the party™ with this Latin-dance fitness program that is fun and easy for all ages. No prior dance or fitness experience required. $5. Surfside Bowling Center’s Brick House Lounge, 510 Highway 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, ZumbaWithLindaC.com Power Yoga w/Sherrill 10-11am. Yoga in the Forest, $15 drop-in or $59 for a six-week series. 4006 Postal Way, Carolina Forest, MB, 843-236-6634,YogaInTheForest.us Gamblers Anonymous & Gam-Anon−7:30-9pm.

Gamblers Anonymous is for the gambler & GamAnon is for those affected by the gambler. First Baptist Church, 200 Hwy 17S & 2nd Ave S, MB. Info: Chris or Lou, 843-399-9043.

saturday Ovis Hill Farmers Market in Florence−9am2pm. Local farm products, grass-fed beef, lamb, poultry, eggs, dairy & seasonal organic vegetables.

At parking lot, 2519 W Palmetto St, Florence.

Charlie 843-992-9447, OvisHillFarm.com.

Power Yoga w/Maribeth MacKenzie or Mimi Rose (rotate)–9am. Be prepared to sweat, build strength and endurance challenging enough for all levels as modifications will be offered for those looking to build their strength and endurance while others may be looking to test it. Inlet Yoga 637D Bellemy Ave., Murrells Inlet. 843 655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

Yoga at the Bay Community Class w/AnnaMarie−9-10:15am. Deepen your yoga practice.

Reach deeper levels of relaxation and flexibility, build stamina and strength. Outdoor yoga class with a blend of Sivananda, Ashtanga, and Power Vinyasa. All levels. Mats available. By donation.

Bay Naturals, 7611 N. Kings Hwy, MB Vinyasa Flow w/Audra−11am-12:15pm. 10555 Unit A Ocean Hwy 17 Business Pawleys Isl. Info: 843-314-3206, IslandWaveYoga.com.

Yamuna Body Rolling Workshop w/Cat Corchado–11:30am. YBR is a fitness & therapy practice that combines healing, wellness and injury prevention using 6-10 inch balls. Helps sciatica, arthritis, fibromyalgia, low back, neck or shoulder pain.

Must pre-register. Basic and Advanced class offered. $15 in adv, $20 at door. 843-450-9402, 196C Stonebridge Dr MB MyrtleBeachYogaRoom.com.

communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email GSAds@naturalawakeningsmag.com to request a media kit, or visit our website at GrandStrandHealthyLiving.com.

ACUPUNCTURE ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CLINIC Suzanne Swearengen, DOM, AP 4810 N Kings Hwy, MB 843-692-9243 AlternativeHealthClinicMB.com

Suzanne Swearengen, AP, Dipl.OM (NCCAOM), is a licensed acupuncture p hy s i c i a n a n d i s b o a r d certified in both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.

In her work, she strives to provide compassionate care for individuals seeking wholistic solutions for ailments, illnesses and maintenance of good health.

Additional modalities include, but are not limited to, craniosacral therapy, homeopathic medicine and cold laser. Over the course of 15 years, she has developed her professional skills through credited courses and seminars in order to best serve her patients. See ad, page 2.

BIOIDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY INLET MEDICAL ASSOCIATES 912 Inlet Square Dr Murrells Inlet 843-651-4111 InletMedicalAssociates.com

Hot flashes, diminished sex drive, vaginal dryness, erectile dysfunction, genital atrophy?

Dr. William J. Epperson has been treating patients with hormone health issues for more than 25 years. There are established advances in hormone treatments that he has researched carefully in his efforts to create our top-quality program. We are excited that our program brings this special opportunity to the Grand Strand. You can now be safely helped through our program. See ad, page 11.

BONE HEALTH HEIDI McGOVERN, PT

Guild Certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner Bones for Life® Teacher/Trainer 843-361-8436 heidimcgov@juno.com HeidiMcgovern.com One can always improve posture and mobility. Bones for Life® and Awareness Through Movement® classes, workshops and private Functional Integration® sessions are offered on the Strand and Florence. CE units available for “Bones” workshops. Heidi brings to her practice 30 years experience and a strong focus on the human drive to live a life of harmony with one’s self and others. See ad, page 21.

CHIROPRACTIC ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CLINIC Linda Audino, DC 4810 N Kings Hwy, MB 843-692-9243 AlternativeHealthClinicMB.com

A g r a d u a t e o f Pa l m e r Chiropractic College in 1994, Dr. Linda Audino has practiced in New York, New Jersey, Arizona, and, in South Carolina, since 2003. She has treated newborns to geriatrics and everyone in between. It is Audino’s desire as a chiropractor to educate the public about what true health care is. The main focus of her message: There are no secrets or shortcuts to achieving health, but rather using good sense and knowledge to make the right choices in life. See ad, page 2.

JOHN W. FISHER, DC Murrells Inlet 843-651-1086 johnwesleyfisher.com

Dr. John W. Fisher graduated from the Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1977 and is the founder of the Balance Chiropractic Technique— a dva n c e d m e t h o d o l o g i e s for structural, chemical and emotional well-being. Incorporated in his practice are allergy elimination, clinical nutrition and neuro-emotional techniques. He specializes in difficult cases working with the whole body and has been acclaimed for his adjusting expertise. He and his wife, Lindsley, work together at Wholistic Alignment and offer free consultations. See ad, page 33

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CHURCHES ALL SOULS METAPHYSICAL CHAPEL Rev. Alma Swartzweider Coastal Carolina University, Wall Building, Rm 119 843-347-6261 AllSoulsMC@yahoo.com

“God said, I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh” (Acts 2:17). Sunday service healing, 10:45. Worship and message, 11 am.

Spiritual counseling and healing readings by appointment. Devine metaphysics expands your understanding of the Bible and your own spirituality. We welcome you to join us and expand your consciousness to accept all humanity just as we are.

ECO-TOURISM RETREATS ENOTA MOUNTAIN RETREAT 1000 Hwy 180 Hiawassee, GA 30546 800-990-8869 706-896-9966 enota.com

Enota is a family-friendly retreat many say is their best cabin or campground experience ever. The natural springs, hiking trails and rushing waterfalls each hold the promise of adventure.

Cabin rentals, motel rooms, RV sites, tent sites, a spa and wellness center, an organic farm, more than 300 animals to delight the kids, trout fishing and the best home-cooked meals available anywhere. See ad, page 16.

HERBS & EDIBLES GARDENING INLET CULINARY GARDEN

5071 Hwy 17 Bypass South Murrells Inlet 843-357-1194 inletculinarygarden@gmail.com Do you like gardening? Do you like cooking? We’ve got the plants you’re looking for to enhance your food and your garden. Did you know herbs attract many beneficial insects in addition to butterflies and hummingbirds? We specialize in edible landscapes, including fruits, vegetables, lettuces, berries and citrus. Any questions, come see us. We’re glad to help. See ad, back page.

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HYPNOTHERAPY MAXIMIZED MIND

Mike Oglesbee, CAH, MPNLP 843-957-6926 MaximizedMind.com Mike Oglesbee has developed the most powerful and effective system to boost you to success.

Mike utilizes Hypnosis, NLP, Life Coaching, and other traditional Psychology methods to provide immediate positive change within the 90% of the mind known as the sub-conscious where the root of problem’s actually exist. Success begins within. Call Mike for a free consultation or visit MaximizedMind. com for more information. See ad page 28.

INTEGRATIVE BODYWORK WHOLISTIC ALIGNMENT

Rev. Lindsley Field, CTP Certified Trager® Practitioner & Tutor Facilitator of Healing for Body Mind Spirit 843-651-1086 LindsleyField.com Receiving a Trager® session feels fantastic, deeply relaxes a n d r e j u ve n a t e s a n d i t ’s uniquely transformational. A licensed spiritual counselor/ intuitive, Reiki master teacher since 1990, Lindsley draws from 20+ years experience in mind/body energy and emotional healing techniques, including the use of organic, therapeutic grade essential oils. An approved provider of CEUs for massage therapists/bodyworkers, she offers a variety of classes. Self-care and releasing stress are key ingredients to better health and wellness. Free consultations, affordable rates, discount packages. She and her husband, John, combine therapies at Wholistic Alignment. See ad, page 33.

NATURAL CHILDBIRTH BEACH BABY’S DOULA SERVICES INC

Pat Burrell, RN, CD, (DONA), WCBE, CLC,CHT 843-213-1393 BeachBabys.org Beach Baby’s provides services to assist families throughout pregnancy, as well as assistance with caring for baby after birth.

It provides doula services and baby nurses in Horry, Geo rgetown and Marion counties. Its services also include rebirthing, wholistic childbirth education and massage.

See ad, page 32.

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NATURAL HEALTH COUNSELING MELODY ILES PhD

315 Main St, Ste 6 (Upstairs), Conway 4810 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach 843-446-0293 Miles@scWellness.net If you are living with pain, chronic illnesses, mental fogginess or poor health conditions that never seem to resolve, it’s time to look at natural solutions and wholistic care to optimize your health.

Dr. Melody Iles is a naturapathic practitioner who listens to you and carefully examines your fingernails, tongue and eyes to distinguish the health of organs and body systems. She then suggests specific foods, herbs and supplements to help place your body in a state of healing.

See ad, page 7.

NATURAL INFANT AND CHILDREN’S PRODUCTS HOLISTIC PARENT

Inside Bella Baby 7269 Hwy 707, north of Big Block Rd Myrtle Beach HolisticParent.com Holistic Parent carries products that are good for you, the environment and your budget. They are reusable, long lasting, and most importantly, products you need. They have been tried, tested and loved by our family and friends. Some of our products include Klean Kanteen, Boppy pillows, Moby Wraps, Boba baby carriers, Itzy Ritzy, Lusa Organics, cloth and swim diapers, mama cloth, toys and more. We are located inside Bella Baby, the only cloth diaper shop on the Grand Strand. Together we can meet all your natural product needs.

PSYCHOTHERAPY KENNETH LUX, PHD

Alternative Health Clinic 4810 N Kings Hwy, MB 843-712-2330 I work with individuals and couples. My approach is in the general area of what is called Transpersonal Psychology, which means healing beyond the personal or ego self. It is also specifically referred to as “Karma Sensitive Psychotherapy.” It uses a natural conversational methodology that is not based on what is called the medical model, with its disease categories, and has little or no need for psych drugs. Call me for a free phone consultation.

SHAMANIC SERVICES REV. DR. CRAIG TALBOT One Who Talks to Doves 843-957-3306

Dr. Craig Talbot is a trained Shamanic counselor and recognized medicine chief of eight Native tribes in South Carolina. Offering The 7 Sacred Rites of the Peoples, smudgings, pipe circles, drum circle, spirit circle, teacher of the medicine way, traditional teepee demonstrations, ordained minister for wedding ceremonies, carrier of the sacred bundle. How may I serve you?

WATER HEALTH RAYMOND OWENS

Kangen Water Independent Distributor 843-833-1773 or 843-527-8681 In my wildest dreams, I never thought that at 72, drinking water could clean the plaque from my arteries, dissolve kidney stones and repair my health, until I researched ionized water. With a body pH of 7.0 or higher cancer cannot survive. See ad, page 16.

WELLNESS COACH LINDA SACCHETTI

Personal Wellness Coach Murrells Inlet 843-424-9586 or 843-651-9350 As a personal wellness coach, Linda Sacchetti has served the Grand Strand for seven years. My mission is teaching nutrition to promote health and well-being. I provide many services: weight-loss challenge facilitating, wellness evaluations, free metabolism tests, healthy breakfast in-services for businesses, and free personal 1-1 coaching for weight loss or weight gain. Join my team!

Training provided. See ad, page 14.

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INLET YOGA

breathe. empower. transform. www.inletyogastudio.com 637D Bellamy Ave. Murrells Inlet (843)655.6272 ISLAND WAVE YOGA

YOGA

10555 Unit-A, Ocean Hwy 17 Pawleys Island 843-314-3206 IslandWaveYoga.com Facebook: Island Wave Yoga

CAROLINA POWER YOGA 769 Main St North Myrtle Beach 843-877-5839 CarolinaPowerYoga.com

Carolina Power Yoga specializes in inspiring Power Vinyasa yoga, Hot yoga, Gentle yoga, and Beach yoga. An uplifting Power Vinyasa class links breath with asanas, flowing through sun salutations, backbends, inversions, restorative, and balancing poses.

Vinyasa yoga harmonizes the body, mind and spirit while achieving optimal health, and cultivating compassion, peace, energy and joy. “Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.” ~Buddha

Island Wave Yoga offers a welcoming space for both those who know yoga and those who want to know yoga.

Classes are drop-in, and series passes and memberships are available. Classes include Lava Flow, Beginners, Intro & Mixed Flow, Ashtanga, Family Fun, Power, Yoga for Golf & Sports, $5 Community, and Relax & Renew. Workshops include YOGA 101, Prenatal, Chair, Meditation and YIN. Island Wave Life retail carries prAna activewear, Manduka mats and props, Om Sweet Om Jewelry, books and more.

SECRET LOTUS YOGA & HEALING ARTS

INLET YOGA STUDIO 637 D Bellamy Rd Murrells Inlet 843-655-6272 InletYogaStudio.com

417 79th Avenue N, Ste E (upstairs) Myrtle Beach 843-333-2656 SecretLotusYoga.com

Breathe. Empower. Transform.

Inlet Yoga is dedicated to serving yoga students at every level of their personal practice, offering classes seven days a week, from beginner to advanced. Classes include Ashtanga, Power, Vinyasa, Slow flow, Yoga for Golf and Sports, Iyengar, Restorative and Hot. $5 Community Class at 6 pm Fridays benefits the Coastal Animal Rescue of Murrells Inlet. Come breathe, empower and transform yourself through practice. See ad, page 8.

Secret Lotus offers Ashtangabased yoga classes ranging from beginner to advanced, challenging the breath, mind and body to connect in a powerful union. Brand new or experienced practitioners welcome! In addition to Ashtanga classes, we offer Ashtanga-influenced prenatal, gentle and Mommy & Me yoga. Also offering massage and Reiki. Mention this ad, and your first class is free.

The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it. ~Sydney J. Harris

GrandStrandHealthyLiving.com

SHANTI YOGA

3901 N Kings Hwy, Ste 20-A 843-467-5444 ShantiMyrtleBeach.com Shanti Yoga offers Ashtanga (led and mysore), Vinyasa and Hot yoga classes. Free community class every Sunday; all donations benefit h.e.a.r.t. of Myrtle Beach. Each class explores breath, movement and perception. Emphasis on both theory and practice provides students with the necessary foundation to expand in a personal and profound way.

THE YOGA ROOM HEALING ARTS CO-OP

196C Stonebridge Dr, MB 843-450-9402 MyrtleBeachYogaRoom.com The Yoga Room Healing Arts Co-op is shared by practitioners trained to enhance, encourage and empower you on your path to well-being. The modalities we offer support you in this process by gently assisting you in awakening your own healing abilities. We offer several styles of yoga, Tai chi, kung fu, sound healing, Trager® Mentastics, Reiki, and life/wellness coaching. See our ad and visit our website, MyrtleBeachYogaRoom.com. See ad, page 13.

YOGA IN COMMON

3080 DeVille St (same as cinema) The Market Common, MB 843-839-9636, 843-385-6176 YogaInCommon.com YOGA in COMMON offers classes during a wide variety of hours, seven days per week. We welcome all students—new or those returning to yoga. Our schedule is also great for those who want to practice daily. Visit our website or follow us on Facebook to keep up with our wellness gatherings and special events.

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