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Our December theme is Prayer & Meditation, with focuses on the holidays and extra spotlights on meditation in Tucson. On page 29, we hear what spirituality means to several different spiritual centers in the Tucson area. What a great time to change up or add to the spiritual services you may attend, and maybe learn something new.

Artist Caroline Pyevich combines her meditation practice with her artistic talent, using the tranquility of meditation to inspire her artwork. See some of her moving artwork and learn more about her story on page 22.

While surrounded by friends and family this month, don’t forget to stop and appreciate the moment before it’s gone. If the stress of the holidays gets to you, try a meditation practice and breathe in the calming results.

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Chalon’s Power of the Inner Smile and Chi Self Massage Facial Workshop will be held on January 16. Other upcoming events include a two-day Tai Chi for Health workshop, February 4 to 5, and a Tao Fundamentals retreat will be available in the summer and fall.

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Chalon offers modalities such as Tao healing arts, tai chi, qigong, Tao yoga, workplace wellness and corporate programs and more. “Tai chi, qigong, Tao Yin (yoga) and Tao meditation work at all levels of being: body, mind, emotions, spirit and lifestyle, connecting and aligning the self with one’s natural source of passion, purpose and vibrant health,” says Chalon.

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Just to the East of America’s Mattress is Oak and More, a series of furniture stores to please many tastes and needs.

Because Saunders has a background in hospitality, his goal in starting America’s Mattress was to create a relaxing, zero-pressure environment to test, rest and to enjoy the mattress-buying experience. America’s Mattress also offers a line of organic mattresses from OMI, which are shown by appointment only at Table Talk.

Locations: 7881 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley; 2303 E. Grant Rd., Tucson.

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The new location will include more parking, showcases of local gemstone artists and metaphysical classes, products and services beginning soon.

“Arizona Lapidary takes pride in being a welcoming environment to bring visiting family and friends to experience Tucson’s gems and minerals,” says Kadee Kotter, manager of Arizona Lapidary & Gem Rough. The rock shop provides gem and mineral specimens, crystals, metaphysical stones, cabochons, custom jewelry, wire wrapping and lapidary rough from around the world.

Geologist Linus Keating, DSc, set up at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show for several years before opening this permanent showroom. He opened the doors to his “hobby run-a-muck” permanently in 2009.

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Attendees can receive a one-on-one session in past life regression—to help find out if there are cell memories of past lives that are propelling one into certain life patterns or thought patterns that are keeping one stagnant—or a hands-on energy session combining Reiki, Matrix Energetics, Vortex cards and crysJohanna W. Alley tals, that allows one’s guides to work through Alley to realign energy and pass information to help make the changes necessary in one’s life.

“These sessions assist and encourage you to become your authentic self, to live your authentic life—in other words, to become self-actualized,” explains Alley. “In one-on-one sessions, clients usually feel an immediate sense of relaxation and well-being.”

Cost: $20 donation; reduced price available if needed. For more information, call 520-370-1306, email JWAlley@protonmail.ch or visit JohannaAlley.com.

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Silvio offers her services privately in person, by phone or Skype, or in a “party” format. Parties are available for holiday gatherings of any size, and the host receives a free reading. Readings include two charts—one for the person receiving the reading, and a chart of the person they are interested in learning more about. As part of the fun experience, Silvio brings cupcakes to the parties.

Cost: $25 for 15 minutes; $45 for 30 minutes. For more information, call 520-603-8395 or email MSilvio@cox.net.

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Bio-Touch is a gentle, butterfly-like touch on precise points on the body which correspond with specific health conditions. The combination of correct points and light touch enhances the body’s natural healing ability.

“I wrote this book to further the vision of cofounder Paul Bucky—to bring awareness of BioTouch to people around the globe,” says Schildhouse. “Everyone can learn Bio-Touch and help others feel better.”

Schildhouse found Bio-Touch when her daughter suffered agonizing headaches during a bout of viral meningitis. After her daughter recovered, Schildhouse remembered an article she read a year earlier, describing Bio-Touch and its healing center in Tucson, Arizona. Initially a skeptic, Schildhouse hoped Bio-Touch might be the answer she was searching for—a reliable touch healing method she could learn to help heal others’ pain. She enrolled in a two-day training course at the center, then enrolled in a second course and the internship program to become a certified practitioner and volunteer staff member.

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People choose colon hydrotherapy over chemical laxatives for many reasons, including harsh experiences with past laxative preparation, preference of natural water over chemical cleansing and because chemical laxatives may cause diarrhea.

Those with metabolic syndrome, abdominal visceral fat or constipation are more difficult to Sheila Shea cleanse, in which case a combination of colonics and laxatives would be helpful. People take three colonics to cleanse thoroughly and assess preparedness for colonoscopy. If the therapist feels the patient is not cleansing well, the patient is advised to reschedule their colonoscopy.

All gastrointestinal doctors accept colon hydrotherapy as a preparation for large bowel cleansing. In some states, clinics have colon hydrotherapy and colonoscopy under the same roof.

Sheila Shea, who founded the Intestinal Health Institute in 1997, has been board certified in colon hydrotherapy for 38 years. In 2012, she became a Certified Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) practitioner. Connect with her at 520-325-9686, Intestines@SheilaShea.com or IntestinalHealthInstitute.com.

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More than 2,500 national retailers are participating in the program, including Apple, Target, Toys “R” Us, Ralph Lauren, Macy’s, 1-800-Flowers, PetSmart and Expedia.

Instead of limiting qualifying purchases to a particular product and charity, the campaign includes nearly every product in the store. The donation goes to the charity or school of the shopper’s choice with the cooperation of the organization’s GoodShop, which has raised more than $9 million for charities ranging from The American Red Cross and ASPCA to local homeless shelters and schools.

Each Internet search through the website also earns the charity about a penny.

With GoodDining, meals at more than 10,000 restaurants earn donations, with more than 100,000 charities and schools benefitting. UNICEF has used money from GoodSearch and GoodShop to provide clean drinking water to more than 200,000 children.

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A statement from the court reads, “The state must do more to avert the imminent danger caused by climate change, also in view of its duty to provide care to protect and improve the living environment.”

In the United States, the youthled movement Our Children’s Trust (OurChildrensTrust.org) is suing state governments and what they dub “the ruling generation” as accountable for climate inaction. As 350.org cofounder and Communications Director Jamie Henn noted after the ruling, “If the Netherlands sets a precedent, it’s a whole new ball game.” Other countries are weighing the situation, as well.

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Claire’s Café and Gallery

A Great Way to Start the Day

by Suzie Agrillo

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ocals and tourists flock to Claire’s Café and Gallery, a darling café just past the Golden Goose Thrift Shop, to savor home cooking by Chef Claire Johnson. Open for breakfast and lunch, the uniqueness of the restaurant is reflected in its food preparation and the art adorning the walls. Visitors can sample locally inspired dishes, like the Cowboy, Covered Wagon or Stagecoach burgers, surrounded by original art in the gallery.

Breakfast at the café features an array of palate pleasers. “A favorite breakfast is the Breakfast Quesadilla and the most popular omelet is our Turkey, Avocado, Bacon and Swiss Cheese Omelet,” Johnson says. On Sundays, the restaurant serves Eggs Benedict with homemade hollandaise sauce. “One of our healthy midday entrees is Sautéed Veggies and Brown Rice with tamari sauce,” she notes.

Going into its 30th year in business, the café opened when Catalina was a rural community, and Johnson bought the former Dyna Café and transformed it into Claire’s. Originally trained as a silversmith, Johnson’s jewelry is featured in the restaurant, which has a welcoming vibe. “We’re a 18

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cottage industry. Everyone who works here is an artist, including the cook, waitresses and the dishwasher,” she relates.

Their wares are all sold in the café, along with other exquisite art and paintings.

A native of Chicago, Johnson hails from a family of creative cooks.

Beginning her culinary career as a produce buyer, she founded an organic co-op and worked closely with chefs there. “I got a lot of opportunity to work with really fine chefs in Chicago in the early ‘70s, which helped me gain my skill set,” she recounts. When she relocated to Tucson in 1980, she worked stints at restaurants such as the Blue Willow, Eclectic Cafe, Oro Valley Country Club and Loews Ventana Canyon Resort.

Johnson exudes pride for the freshness and purity of the food she serves. All of the soups and their chorizo are made from scratch, she uses only olive oil or refined canola oil and she serves organic Guatemalan coffee, which is ground by the pot. The produce is 80 to 90 percent organic, depending upon availability. She uses grass-fed beef and cage-free eggs purchased locally, and the refried beans are vegetarian and made without lard.

Additionally, Claire’s caters to special dietary needs.

She has a separate area and equipment that is gluten-free, and uses gluten-free products from the Gourmet Girls Bakery. The patio is dog-friendly, with water dishes provided for canine guests by the nearby Camp Bow-Wow.

Johnson is an entrepreneur, however her passion is for people over profit. “It’s never been about the money, or I would have stayed a corporate chef,” she observes. Every year, the day before Thanksgiving, she hosts a meal for those who can afford it as well as those who cannot. Last year, the restaurant served over 800 meals. In past years, she has served more than 600 meals, including dine-in and Meals on Wheels.

Having received many accolades for her generosity, Johnson was named Oro Valley’s Citizen of the Year in 1993. The modest chef pays homage to her customers for her success: “We are blessed because we love what we do and we love all of our customers.”

Claire’s Café and Art Gallery is located at 16140 N. Oracle, in Catalina. For more information, call 520-825-2525 or visit ClairesCafe.net. See ad, page 10.

Suzie Agrillo is a freelance writer in Tucson and a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine. She focuses on writing on the arts, inspirational people and the human connection.

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ntegrative biological dentistry may sound complicated, but it’s perfectly natural. Biological dentists, also known as environmental or holistic dentists, operate according to the belief system that our teeth are an integral part of the body, and hence overall health, according to Dr. Joseph Mer-

cola, a New York Times best-selling author and health advocate. Biological dentists recognize that oral and dental health can have a major influence on other disease processes in the body.

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I’m putting in my patients’ mouths, because what we’re exposed to affects our overall health.” It’s about limiting “toxic load sources,” adds Krizman, who operates her practice in Medical Square, in Tucson, and is herself an integrative biological dentist.

Many today are becoming more aware of the health links between teeth/gums and health. The effects of periodontal disease on cardiovascular health is national news. The links between gum disease and cancers and arthritis, however, may be less known, but not by Krizman, who says she treats each patient individually and learns as much as she can about his or her health issues before treatment.

An example of this is her knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine meridians in relation to dental health. Each tooth, she says, indicates a link to a specific body organ, system or muscle.

For example, a patient suffering from breast cancer may have an infected tooth in the mammary gland tooth meridian (upper molars).

Another example is her use of ozone therapies. “It helps periodontal disease. I’ve had good success,” she reports. Ozonated water, ozone gas and prolozone/homeopathic ozone injectables are some ways Krizman uses ozone to aid her patients. “Ozone treatments are antibacterial, aid healing with no toxic side effects, decrease dry sockets, stimulate bone growth and stimulate periodontal cells,” she explains.

Laser treatments are available if ozone does not work, and for other uses, such as to kill bacteria and stimulate bone growth. Krizman also does frenectomy laser surgeries on babies who are having trouble breastfeeding because of tongue ties or lip tips in their mouths.

Lasers aren’t just used for surgeries and periodontal disease at Krizman’s office. She also offers laser tooth whitening, which does not damage enamel like traditional whitening trays or heat lights. One treatment can make teeth up to five times whiter, she says.

One of the most publicized reasons people seek out biological dentists is to have silver mercury amalgam

Not only are Krizman’s methods and Titanium immachinery environmentally safe, but she plants also uses air purifiers throughout her tastecontain a small fully decorated office, which is exclupercentage of sively tiled to avoid carpet concerns. The aluminum and paint on the walls is non-VOC and local vanadium. art fills the walls. A colorful children’s Most dentists employ X-rays to room with safe toys, that doubles as a breastfeeding sanctuary for newborn frebetter view their nectomy patients, rounds out the ambipatients’ tooth ance. “My office is a biologically based, health. Krizman healthier environment for my patients takes this diagand for people to work in,” she says. nostic one step “Most of my patients are holistifurther and orders CT Scans Versus X-Rays Catch Problems Earlier CT scans, which cally minded,” says Krizman. “I am not here to preach, but to provide a can catch probfillings replaced with biologically lems earlier. Bone loss from an infected service.” Krizman, who already holds compatible tooth-colored fillings. root-canal tooth may not be detected on a master’s degree in public health with Krizman is an International Acada standard X-ray until 50 percent of the a focus on environmental and occuemy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology pational health, will become a naturobone is gone, she explains.

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“I don’t claim to heal patients, but such tools as electrodermal acupuncto her patients, staff and herself. Her ture, essential oils and natural homeo- my patients tell me they feel better treatment rooms boast advanced after I treat them,” Krizman says. pathic remedies, which can reduce equipment to drape and protect the painkiller dependence post-extraction. patient, including a suction system Dr. Krizman Integrative Dentistry is loPatients can also be assured that they and mouth dams (to keep the mercury will never have chemicals in the water cated at 1601 N. Tucson Blvd., Ste. 35, from being swallowed). Not only are in Tucson. Connect with Dr. Krizman at that is used to clean their teeth. Krizthe humans protected, but Krizman 520-326-0082 or KrizmanDental.com. man’s office ozonates water daily and recycles all used mercury with an it is used for all dental procedures. The See ad, page 26. efficient amalgam separator system office is fluoride-free as well. to protect the environment and meet

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aroline Pyevich paints from vision-created images that reflect the inner workings of her consciousness and the space where dreaming and vision occur.

They are a bridge between the self and the divine. “The vision is spontaneous and unplanned,” she explains. “The paintings develop through the process of discovery and inspiration. The layering process and color patterns are a manifestation of my meditations and devotional prayers.”

Pyevich’s works have appeared in exhibits in the U.S. and Canada, such as at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, St. Norbert Arts Centre, The Wayne Arthur Gallery, Mesa Contemporary Arts, Tulsa International Mayfest, Tulsa Artist’s Coalition, Living Arts Gallery, Midcoast Fine 22

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Arts and Boston Artists Gallery. The artist now calls Tucson her home, where she chooses to have no gallery representation.

Pyevich began painting in 1998, an abrupt turn from her established art career as a ceramic sculptress. It happened at the moment she was being launched by an online art sales gallery. Her work had been photographed, cataloged, priced and on the verge of going public. All the art pieces sat on shelves at her home. “I was having second thoughts about it, realizing my heart was in painting, not ceramics,” she recalls. Pyevich returned home that day to the disaster of collapsed shelves and piles of ceramic shards. Like the sound the crashing pottery made, then silence, Pyevich’s shock was followed by a recognition that she was free to paint.

At first, she delved into painting Jackson Pollock-like passion, maddeningly producing art while ingesting caffeine and listening to hard rock music. Consumed by the createdestroy-create cycle of this painting process, her inspiration began in the accidental overspray-created designs and patterns when coloring the ceramic art pieces. Pyevich produced bold, bright colors using lines as the essential element for intensifying abstract patterns. Like the ceramic period, her canvases caught on at numerous showings throughout Canada and the U.S., including Arizona, Oklahoma, North Dakota, Minnesota and Illinois. Her work was featured in magazines and galleries in Manitoba, Canada.

In time she cooled and grew in a contemplative direction. Her art followed. Transcendental love art began to appear on her canvases. “There is a love force that binds every living being in the universe,” she explains.

“That energy is channeled through creativity in the form of beautiful imagery, music, dance, poetry and an array of other manifestations displaying spontaneous artistic expression.”

“Transcendental love art is my endeavor to connect with the love source by linking my consciousness with the reservoir or power source of love,” Pyevich says. “This inspiration comes from a devotional mood to devote the gifts I have been given to spread joy, upliftment, peace and deep satisfaction in others.”

The artist began to build her meditation practice around Caroline Pyevich

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the painting up.”

Pyevich is not a collector of her work, choosing to “spread the seed, let the grass grow on its own,” she paraphrases a Japanese Shinto parable. It has worked for her in the way that her paintings move into people’s homes and offices. “My art room is full of paintings, then it’s empty— space for me to fill with new paintings,” she says in an almost mystical way, describing her own realization of the parable.

The artist is working on a new series of light and reflection, which she imagines has texture and mood like dappled sunlight through opaque glass, but hasn’t found it through her

brush. To find it, she’ll go into her meditation process, where the inner and the outer walk hand-in-hand with her art. “My works are spiritually based and aim to create a transcendental mood, a heartfelt expression,” she enthuses.

Caroline Pyevich art can be viewed at Pyevich.wix.com/carolineloveart#.

Connect with her at Pyevich@gmail.com.

Dale Bruder is a freelance writer interested in creative people, social and cultural movements and applications of ancient esoteric knowledge.

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her painting creation process. Just as one never knows what insight or awareness will rise up in meditation, Pyevich delves into the canvas surface not knowing the nature of the image she will produce. “While preparing, creating and displaying my artwork, I immerse my mind, heart and consciousness in ancient Sanskrit mantras or mind-liberating prayers, to call on the divinity within and without, in an outpouring of loving affection.”

Her paintings are large, 30-by50-inch canvases that fill the mind’s eye, overwhelming mundane thoughts to envelop the consciousness with serene, contemplative thoughts. “A Reiki healer described me as having the spirit of Demeter, the Greek goddess who provided the gift of soil and gentle, mild weather.

She was a very hands-on and happy to help sort of Goddess,” describes Pyevich.

Like the myth of Demeter and Persephone, Pyevich continues to produce thematic series to realize a unity between her consciousness and her processes. “Intention is a constant flow where the spontaneity is important. There is no plan,” Pyevich says.

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AWAKENING TO SPIRIT Prayer and Meditation Heal and Free Us

by Richard Davenport

By its intimate connection with divine love, Spirit infuses human experience with qualities of amazing grace—unexpected clarity, vision, wisdom, peace, compassion, emotional release, inspirational epiphanies, deep understanding and comprehensive healing of mind, body and soul.

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hile society abounds with scientific research, products and practices that promise to enhance our mind or body and the mind-body connection, without Spirit in the mix, neither rises to its full po-

tential. A heart open to a higher power exponentially multiplies the effects of this crucial connection.

“Just as a candle spreads light in a darkened room, people who are living in-Spirit give off a higher energy

that can bring light to our hearts and minds. In other words, we can be inspired just by being in their presence,” according to renowned bestselling author Wayne Dyer, Ph.D.

Experiential, non-verbal and lifechanging encounters with the unbounded power and presence of Spirit in prayer and meditation are difficult to analyze in the same way as mind-body science. However, Dyer points to the works and outcomes of Spirit as visible evidence of how it lifts us up.

We see individuals with rapturous hearts sending out signals that they love the world and everyone in it. Those that live in Spirit tend to see the world as a friendly place, are at peace with themselves, appear to be open and accepting rather than judgmental and harsh, and often report being healed of all sorts of diseases, relationship challenges, career fluctuations and questions of purpose and direction. They attest to how Spirit shines a triumphant light in the midst of dark nights of the soul, redefining the essence of life itself and declaring us worthy in our innermost reaches.

Personal Healing

When a 19-year-old woman entered basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, in San Antonio, Texas, and was undergoing initial medical and psychological screening, she was identified as having body and mind issues that would require her to be separated from the service. These problems included organ failures and spinal misalignment, as well as severe consequences of an emotionally abusive upbringing. It was determined that

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she could not handle the physical and mental demands of military life. Because the policy was to not treat such problems if identified upon entering the service, authorities allowed her to remain in training until her separation from the Air Force could be processed.

The woman was impressed and also distressed by the finality of the verdict and assessment tools used by mind and body experts among the medical staff. In talking with a chaplain on the base, she came to understand that she could choose to appeal her case to another jurisdiction, a “higher” court of Spirit. Focusing on the voice of divine love, she grew to see Spirit as more than a higher power.

She saw Spirit as a higher authority. She surrendered to divine love’s authority as ultimate law, supremely qualified to reorder her whole being.

She trusted that aligning with spiritual power could change her view of her identity and the seemingly inescapable consequences of genetics, environment and human history denying her desire to serve her country in this way.

Listening to a higher witness testifying on her behalf and identifying her authentic being as the magnificent expression of the magnificent Creator, she felt encouraged to the point that her mind and body stopped arresting her progress and became more effective servants, responding with greater

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Through conscious listening we discover that our true nature—as witnessed by Spirit—though sometimes obscured from view, is never altered from its original beauty and wholeness. ~Helen Mathis freedom and joy. One limitation after another fell away, and the military and medical authorities seemed pleased with her progress as she neared completion of training. Finally, performing a mile-and-a-half run within a required time remained the only obstacle to graduation, and she was still 45 seconds too slow.

This helpful passage from the Hebrew prophet Isaiah became central to her prayer and meditation as she approached her last running attempt: Young people will get tired;

strapping young men will stumble

and fall.

But those who trust in the Eternal One will regain their strength.

They will soar on wings as eagles.

They will run—never winded, never weary.

They will walk—never tired, never faint. ~Isaiah 40: 30-31 (The Voice)

She passed her final attempt with 18 seconds to spare, running on eagles’ wings.

So, how can we all discern such a divine witness to our original authentic being amidst loud testimony of all the voices and labels shouting in our head and body, including those imposed by others?

Prayer and Meditation

There are two approaches to listening to the voice within, whether we name it God, higher power, Spirit, grace, Eternal One, or divine love or Love.

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tice, of quieting the inner and outer chatter and learning to hear that which calls us to be more than what human experience suggests is possible. It’s who we are in the eyes of grace.

Sanford C. Wilder, of Grafton, Illinois, author of Listening to Grace, offers personal growth and development programs through EducareUnlearning. com that encourage prayer and meditation that emphasize listening. He practices both approaches and makes distinctions between them.

“When I pray, I am directing my thoughts toward God, listening and often affirming what I know to be divinely true. I am yearning to surrender my will and affections in conscious connection with the divine such that I or another receives a blessing,” shares Wilder. In such prayerful listening, he hopes to gain something, often a new insight and corresponding manifestation.

“When I meditate, my intention is to sacrifice every thought, concept, image and feeling to God, the only consciousness. I trust that listening and observing with nonattachment helps me release conscious and unconscious conditioned thought patterns permeated by a human sense of self.” Through meditative listening, he hopes to release everything rather than receive anything, accepting that everyone is equipped and able to be open to, witness and experience nonstop blessings.

Helen Mathis has been an educator in the Philippines and Swaziland as well as the U.S., including an instructor of religion at Principia College, near St. Louis; she is now part of a Centering Prayer Circle in Stockton, California.

She explains that centering prayer may be seen as a hybrid that embraces both prayer and meditation, nourishing what’s beneath the preoccupied self to awaken a deeper and vastly more authentic self.

Mathis appreciates what Cynthia Bourgeault explores in her book Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening, that, “This confusion between small self and the larger Self… [the] ‘True Self,’ ‘Essential Self’ or ‘Real I’—is the core illusion of the human condition, and penetrating this illusion is what awakening is all about.”

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that it’s not about the absence of thoughts so much as detaching from our thoughts, trusting that we can let go and be safe, consent to surrender human will and forgo personal agendas. Only then can spiritual sense come into play.

“The goal is to awaken to, open to and get in touch with our innermost being and Spirit,” Mathis affirms.

“Clearly, centering prayer assumes we each have a spiritual awareness of the divine within us that acts, as Bourgeault puts it, as ‘a kind of interior compass whose magnetic north is always fixed on God.’”

Core Shift

We often approach a Spirit dimension with the attitude of “what it can do for me.” The higher practice that mystics and other deep thinkers of various faith traditions ultimately arrive at instead centers on transforming our whole self to align with Spirit’s purpose for us, which changes everything.

Reverend Dr. Michael Beckwith, founder of the New Thought Agape Spiritual Center, in Los Angeles, and a spiritual mentor to Oprah Winfrey, believes, “The relationship we have with the infinite is more about how we are to serve it than it is to serve us.”

Beckwith describes three primary stages of realizing the power and purpose of divine Spirit expressed as our spirit. The first is that of a victim (feeling powerless, unable to effect change). The second is when an individual learns the existence of universal law that responds to our thinking, emotions and attitude; we learn how to use it to stabilize life structures and demonstrate health and well-being.

“Ultimately, in stage three, we become a vehicle of life in service to life. Instead of using the law, the law uses us.

Life fulfills its own nature through us,” he says. “All of life is conspiring for our freedom, liberation, wholeness and health.”

He urges us not to stop and stagnate at stage two, using divine laws only to manifest personal conveniences, stuff and even people for our use; this can hijack views of abundance into materialism and consumerism. He quips, “We are not here to go shopping.”

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Dwelling in Spirit

Grace and Spirit work in us, through us and between us, yet we can’t simply summon them up or outline their outcomes.

To feel Spirit’s presence, we must surrender our own sense of how it will work, its timeline and the impact on our ego or status quo. As with anything worthwhile, conscientious practice is essential.

Life, defined by Spirit, gives fresh strength and impetus to mind and body. All three are vital elements of the dance of life.

Richard Davenport is a spiritual life educator (HigherGroundForLife.com) and the founding executive director of an inclusive nationwide Bible and spiritual life community (BibleAndSpiritualLife.org). Now based in St. Louis, MO, he is a retired Air Force chaplain, having served at Lackland and other U.S. Air Force bases on three continents.

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veryone needs a path to lasting happiness and freedom from suffering. Without a spiritual path, we just go through our lives without real meaning. There is so much more opportunity in this life besides just raising a family, working and grabbing a few enjoyments along the way. We need to prepare for the happiness and freedom of our countless future lives and recognize our potential to be of great benefit to others through improving our wisdom, our love, our compassion and Gen Kelsang Lingpur our capacity.

If we identify with our limitations, we will never go beyond them. We need to learn about the great potential we have and identify with that instead. If we don’t believe it is possible that pure, faultless beings, worlds or states of mind exist, we have no chance to attain them—but with faith, we can accomplish the incredible.”

Rev. Nita Strauss, Minister Unity Spiritual Center of Peace, Tucson 1551 S Eastside Loop #121• 520-546-3696 • UnityPeaceAZ.com Services: Sunday celebration, 10:30am; Wednesday silent prayer/meditation, 9:45-10:15am; Sunday silent prayer/meditation, 8:45-9:30am.

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ur life’s work is learning to integrate the fully human and fully divine aspects of ourselves.

Spirit is the core of what we are. Whether you call It God, the Universe, Divine Mind, or my own favorite, The Infinite Field of All-Possibility and Potential, it is the source of life, of love, of truth. We must learn to use it, trust it and express it in everything we do. As we cultivate the attributes of Spirit in ourselves, we become more effective as humans. We realize we are not victims, but brilliant expressions of the One. When we live our lives from the orientation of Spirit, our day-to-day lives just work better.” See ad, page 12.

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erving our community since 1956, Unity of Tucson offers a unique celebration of a metaphysical Christmas at 6 p.m., December Larry & Mary Ellen 24. We understand Swartz each disciple that Jesus drew to Him represents an innate Godquality within us. During our service, each has a moment to experience a brief sharing by twelve representative participants who speak to these unique qualities and light a symbolic candle. Following this, all will then have an opportunity to individually light their own candle from the central Christ candle and place it in a bed of salt.

Then, at 11 p.m., New Year’s Eve, Unity shares its traditional Burning Bowl Service experience as the old is symbolically released and the new cycle embraced.” See ad, page 30.

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oul with our body through the breath to create the ‘I AM’ presence of God within us. In meditation, we become still in order to connect with our spirit to receive divine inspiration and recognize our unity with all that is. As we align ourselves with the insights and understanding that come through our quiet time, we use our imagination to bring forth from the invisible realm of spirit, the visible reality of our lives.” See ad, page 25.

e teach that Infinite Spirit pervades all of life.

‘Infinite Spirit’ is capitalized because it is universal. We live in and as Spirit. It thinks us. It moves us. When I think I don’t know something, Rev Donald Graves I remember that the intelligence of Infinite Spirit lives within me, so I let that intelligence bubble up into my conscious awareness. And when I think I can’t do something, I remember that Infinite Spirit moves my body, so I let It bubble up in every cell and let It move me.

When we let the Infinite Spirit live us, life is so much easier and more satisfying.

We make ourselves miserable by thinking we do it all by ourselves, and we make ourselves strong by letting Spirit bubble up in all of our affairs.” See ad, page 26.

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whiff of sweetness can communicate a personal signature of tranquility, alertness or romance, or it can cause a bout of miserable sneezing, wheezing or nausea for those in the vicinity and even the unwitting wearer.

Commercial Chemicals

“When you see ‘fragrance’ on a personal care product label, read it as ‘hidden chemicals,’” warns the Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit watchdog Environmental Working Group (EWG).

“A major loophole in the [U.S.] Food and Drug Administration’s federal law lets manufacturers of products like shampoo, lotion and body wash include nearly any ingredient under the term fragrance without actually listing the chemical.” Companies that

manufacture personal care products are required by law to list the ingredients they use, but fragrances and trade-secret formulas are exempt.

What’s known as a dirty little secret in the fragrance industry is the unlabeled presence of toxic chemicals not only in perfumes, but in any personal care product that includes a scent. Lab tests commissioned by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and analyzed by the EWG confirm the presence of parabens that interfere with hormone production, cancer-causing phthalates, and synthetic musks that have been linked to hormone disruption, among many other ills.

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alternative, the oils’ aromatherapy benefits have time-proven therapeutic value,” suggests Dorene Petersen, president and founder of the American College of Healthcare Sciences, in Portland, Oregon.

Recent research from the Pontificia Universidade Catolica, in Brazil, confirms that lavender oil has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and pain-relieving properties similar to those of a milddose narcotic. Plus, it smells heavenly, says botanical perfumer Roxana Villa, of Woodland Hills, a California-based spokesperson for the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy.

“Considering the part of the plant used will give you an idea of its therapeutic value,” says Villa. “A root base will be good for grounding. Since bark is like skin, oils such as birch will benefit skin and muscles. Oils from flowers are excellent for anything related to the head and mind.”

Oregano and cinnamon oils have powerful antifungal properties, even against Candida-type fungi resistant to prescription drugs, according to Brazilian research from Universidade Federal.

A groundbreaking study from the Slovak University of Technology, in Slovakia, even suggests that rosemary oil can kill cancer cells.

These are all scents that can be the foundations of do-it-yourself perfumes.

Customized Blends

“It’s fun to experiment with organic essential oils and create that unique blend that becomes a personal signature,” says Charlynn Avery, an aromatherapist with Aura Cacia, in Norway, Iowa. She explains that essential oils have three basic “notes” and blending them correctly will result in a fragrance suited to last throughout the day.

“The base note is heavier and

Essential Oils From Kate’s Majik the aroma is inhaled, the olfactory nerves send signals to the limbic system—the part ssential oils are concentrated, of the brain that liquefied extracts containing the controls emotions. volatile aromatic compounds from Each essential oil has plants, flowers and trees, and they have different properties, some been used for ceremonial and medici- of which help calm the nal applications, as well as perfumery, mind, while others stimulate going back to Ancient Egypt, Greece, or serve as aphrodisiacs.

China and India. Pure essential oils promote physical, mental and spiritual Tucson-based aromatherapy company Kate’s Magik has been formulating well-being. They serve as powerful tools to enhance mood, support the im- 100 percent pure essential oil blends and natural perfumes since 2002, and mune system and combat stress.

Unfortunately, synthetic fragrances in October of 2015, Ritual by Kate’s Magik opened at 215 N. Court Ave., that are found in the majority of comin the Presidio. The boutique offers mercially available perfumes today do not have any of the therapeutic benefits many varieties of 100 percent pure essential oils, carrier oils such as sweet of pure essential oils and their petroalmond, jojoba and avocado, and leum-derived ingredients can cause empty bottles to formulate your own headaches and other health concerns.

True, plant-based perfumes should blends. The store also offers expertly crafted natural perfumes, massage and only contain pure essential oils and body oils, as well as aromatherapy natural absolutes added to a carrier mists created by therapeutic master oil or alcohol. In addition to providing perfumer Kate Becker. For more inforthe wearer with a delightful aroma that mation, call 520-743-1486 or visit doesn’t overpower, each time a plantbased perfume is applied to the skin and RitualTucson.com. See ad, page 23.

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lasts the longest. Patchouli, vetiver, sandalwood, cedarwood and jasmine hang around longer in the atmosphere and on the wearer,” she explains.

Blending the base with a slightly lighter middle note like lavender, rosemary or clary sage and a light and short-lasting top note like orange, lime or peppermint will create a complex and pleasing blend.

“That’s the beauty of the art of it,” says Avery. “You can create synergistic blends that harmonize and complement the attributes of each to such an extent that you may not be able to detect the scents of the individual oils.”

There are no hard and fast rules, but our experts offer a few guidelines for creating our own unique blends that will be well-received as holiday gifts.

Use a base of oil like jojoba or sweet almond to create a perfumed oil.

Note that oils undiluted by a carrier can burn the skin.

For oil-based blends, use a ratio of 50 drops of bottom note oil, 30 drops of a middle note and 20 drops of a top note in two ounces of carrier oil.

Another option is to use an alcohol base of either isopropyl rubbing alcohol or 85-proof vodka to make a spray perfume; the alcohol will evaporate quickly.

Alcohol-based blends generally last longer, especially with fragile citrus oils.

A usual ratio is 10 to 20 drops of essential oil per ounce of alcohol-based carrier.

Oil-based blends are ready to use almost immediately. Alcohol-based blends should age a week or two at least and will become more strongly scented in time.

Store fragrances in bottles in a dark, cool place. Bottles with tiny rollon caps are commercially available.

“It’s very much trial and error to arrive at a preferred scent, so be creative and keep careful notes of experiments and improve on them as you gain experience,” counsels Avery. “If you crinkle your nose at patchouli, you probably won’t like an oil blend with it, either.

Choose scents you like.”

Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books including Food Is Medicine. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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SWEETLY VEGAN No-Bake Holiday Treats Worth Celebrating

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Cookbook and blogs at SlimPalate. com. He shares his philosophy on holiday treats: “My first thought is that I don’t want to feel guilty after eating it.

My second is that I still want it to taste and look good.” His Almond Butter Pumpkin Pie Truffles fit the festive bill.

In New York City, noted vegan cookbook author and Pastry Chef Fran Costigan is an expert in all things chocolate, including her Chocolate Orange Sesame Truffles. “When you make something really delicious with real ingredients, your mouth knows it, your brain knows it, your body knows it. You feel satisfied,” she says.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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isions of sugar plums” have been part of holiday mindsets since the advent of Clement Moore’s classic 19th-century poem commonly known as ’Twas the Night Before Christmas.

We love to give and receive special treats and our tastes are evolving.

Instead of yesteryear’s sugary bonbons loaded with calories that we’ve come to regret, today’s preferred confections focus more on naturally sweet dried fruits, best-quality chocolate, healthful coconut and crunchy nuts. Vegan, glutenfree delicacies from chefs and culinary experts the world over help us celebrate the season in a deliciously healthy way, including those we highlight this month.

“Christmas isn’t Christmas without a traditional pudding,” says Chef Teresa Cutter, author of Purely Delicious. Cutter is founder and director of The Healthy Chef company, in Sydney, Australia, which creates functional foods for taste and optimal health. Her no-bake desserts such as miniature Christmas puddings and carrot cake take only minutes to make.

Emily Holmes, a Queensland, Australia, wellness coach who blogs at Conscious-Foodie.com, says her favorite is Holmes’ Chocolate Cherry Mini-Cupcakes. She serves them with a pot of peppermint tea.

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Finding The Bigger

by Donald Graves

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he self is neither solid nor fixed. Further, we see that when awareness is focused on something larger than the small self—a goal, beauty or a desire to help others—our mood is happier and our energy freer.” – Diane Musho Hamilton, Everything Is Workable: A Zen Approach to Conflict Resolution

A man had a vision, a grand idea, and it took a decade to sprout, but when it did, his country’s men and women grew that dream into a possibility. With the man’s continued attention and efforts, the possibility took further form through the talents of an artist and sculptor and the architects and engineers who could turn the vision into reality. Simultaneously, a different group caught the vision and began fundraising efforts to pay for its completion.

It took two countries and hundreds of thousands of players to turn what began as one man’s idea into something now seen as one of the important sites on this planet: The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World. Most do not know the statue’s real name or the story behind its creation, and both are worthy of discovering.

A plaque inside the museum contains the iconic words, “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” When these words are seen in the symbolic sense like Edouard de Laboulaye’s vision, they are not a call for people to move to the United States of America. They are Liberty’s call. They are Liberty’s call to those who aren’t free. This is a very big idea, and an idea worthy of statue-hood.

Victor Hugo wrote, “To the sculptor, form is everything and is nothing. It is nothing without the spirit—with the idea it is everything.”

Abstractions, concepts, metaphors and symbols are important aspects of a developing consciousness. If a person cannot see the forest for the trees or cannot see the patterns behind experiences, that person will tend to take everything literally and personally. If that person takes everything personally, life fills with high drama and suffering comes easily. Taking life only literally can be a setup to experience more trauma than freedom.

In particular, consciousness is “awareness”. It is the point of view a person lives from. If a person’s “live-from” is small and literal, that person will tend to suffer more than another person who sees life more philosophically. Cultivating a bigger point of view is the same as expanding consciousness. Expanding consciousness is the same as “getting above what is going on” or “getting over it”, and is about looking at life philosophically.

Developing a bigger idea about life can be easy, or it can be difficult. The education programs at Center for Spiritual Living Tucson are designed to make it easier. The classes and workshops, the Sunday messages, uplifting music and guest speakers all contribute to getting a bigger idea about life, which is where true freedom can be found.

Reverend Donald Graves holds 10:30 a.m. Sunday services at Center for Spiritual Living Tucson, 3231 North Craycroft Rd., Tucson. Meditation is also held at 10 a.m. For more information, call 520-319-1042 Rev Donald Graves or visit TucsonCSL.org. See ad, page 26.

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ur thoughts influence our actions as well as our physical well-being. We hold the power to train our minds to reduce and eliminate stress, anxiety, tension and anger, improve relationships and be happier. In addition to improving quality of life, the relaxation that meditation brings can help to improve our physical health.

Meditation can help us to think more clearly and improve our energy levels so that we work more efficiently and tire less. It can help us to relax and create a distance from stressful situations so that we remain more in control and less overwhelmed by negative emotions.

It can also help us to understand ourselves and to accept ReneĂŠ Powers situations and live a happier, more positive life.

Learning a simple meditation practice can get one started on the road to better health. Sit comfortably in a quiet place. Close your eyes and follow the breath as you inhale and exhale. Keep the mind focused on the breath, each inhalation and each exhalation remaining present. If the mind wanders, bring it back to the breath.

The practice of meditation is not about remaining focused without your mind ever wandering (this will come in time), but about recognizing when the mind has drifted and bringing oneself back to the present moment. Meditation is about paying attention to the present moment, on purpose, continually bringing oneself back, without judgment. Meditation is a practice.

ReneĂŠ Powers, who has her Ph.D. in Transpersonal Counseling, is a certified wellness coach and life coach. She practices meditation daily and has studied numerous forms of meditation and blended the best together to share with her clients. Connect with her at 520-222-9063, GetInspired@live.com or HumanPotentialCoach.com. See ad, page 16.

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Eat, Bark and Be Merry Healthy Holiday Treats for Our Pets

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s with families everywhere, special taste treats are on the menu for many dogs, cats and wild birds during the holiday season.

Owners are cautioned not to share rich, unfamiliar foods from the table that can be detrimental to an animal’s health. Better fare are homemade treats of organic, safe and tasty ingredients— true gifts from the heart.

Homemade assures the quality of ingredients, avoids unhealthy additives and allows the giver to adjust for individual taste or food sensitivities.

Most healthy recipes can be made from readily available ingredients.

Wild Birds

Offer them a variety of seeds and fresh water. Always use unsalted, unseasoned seeds. Mix harder-to-crack striped sunflower seeds with the smaller black oil version to attract the largest number of birds. Organically grown peanuts in the

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Organic catnip, fresh or dried and baked into a crunchy treat, will bring kitty running. In recipes, avoid canned tuna because of bisphenol A (BPA) concerns; also minimize the frequency and portion of tuna and salmon treats due to mercury accumulation in the fish. Unseasoned tuna or salmon packed in water in a pouch is a better choice. Many recipes labeled for dogs can be converted for cats by making them into smaller bites.

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“When possible, I put organic and local foods, non-GMO, hormone-and antibiotic-free, grass-fed and humanely raised properties at the top of my list. A healthier dog means fewer vet visits and more years together,” says Tonya Wilhelm, a dog trainer in Toledo, Ohio. “Buy in bulk from a co-op or farmer and maybe share shell, dried fruit, oranges, pomegranates with friends to get the best price.” or rehydrated raisins offer a burst of energy. Impale round fruits, halved, on a Dehydrated Foods small dowel rod attached to the feeding Dehydrating removes moisture from table to hold them in place. food while retaining nutrients, and

Note that oats go to waste, shelled comprises a distinct cooking method. sunflower seeds spoil and cracked Stephanie Raya, resident chef at Excalicorn attracts raccoons. Pass on any bur Dehydrator, in Sacramento, Calikind of popcorn. fornia, recommends, “For safe chicken and pork, pre-cook before dehydrating.

Beef can be dehydrated from a raw Mix one part organic peanut butter with state. My Boston terriers also love dehyfive parts organic, non-GMO (genetidrated, sweet potato chips.” cally modified) corn meal. Smear into a A number of commercial dehypinecone to hang from a branch or didrated meat and fish jerkies have been rectly on tree bark for woodpeckers and recalled (search DogFoodAdvisor. wrens to enjoy. Don’t use low-fat peacom/?s=treats). Homemade treats offer nut butter because birds need to pack in superior control of ingredients. the calories in order to stay warm.

“When I make my pets’ treats, I know what’s in their food, including the herbs used for flavor,” says Raya.

After she’s ensured that the food is thoroughly dried, she packs it in vacuum bags and stores them away from light. She notes that dehydrating takes longer than baking, but is costeffective at 25 to 50 cents

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an hour. Veggie options include dehydrated zucchini chips, butternut squash chips, cherry tomato bites, matchstick carrots or peach or other fruit slices.

Make it Festive

A cat’s sense of smell is 10 to 15 times better than ours, but is still modest compared to dogs that out-sniff us by a factor of 30 to 60 times; that’s why putting wrapped treats under a holiday tree or in a stocking is a bad idea. Store them securely and then bring them out when it’s time to open gifts. Use blue tissue paper for easy-to-open Hanukkah gifts, red or green for Christmas (bows, yes; ribbons, no). For dogs that love puzzles, placing treats inside a wrapped box adds to the fun.

Remember that rich or unfamiliar foods can make pets sick. Instead, gift them with their own healthy, safe treats from known ingredients so that everyone has a happy holiday.

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Special Holiday Pet Recipes Combine blended fruit and coconut flour. Mix well. Form into 3-inch flat discs and place on a lined cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Lightly sprinkle lemon zest on the uncooked treats.

Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until golden on the bottom. Remove cookies and place them on a rack to cool.

Coconut Bites Yields: Approximately 20 cookies

Recipe courtesy of Chef Stephanie Raya, Excalibur Dehydrator

Cheesy Crunchies

Tip: Keep a few treats in an air-tight con2 cups whole wheat flour tainer and freeze the remainder for later. ¼ cup cornmeal ½ cup cheese (any grated cheese) Recipe courtesy of Tonya Wilhelm 1 egg 1¾ cup filtered water Roxanne’s Beef Jerky ½ cup fine-grated Parmesan cheese

1 orange, peeled, seeded, chopped into bite-size pieces 1 banana, peeled, chopped into bite-size pieces ½ cup coconut flour Lemon zest

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Preheat oven to 275° F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Combine ingredients in medium bowl and mix thoroughly. Spread on a nonstick 1/8-inch-thick drying sheet.

Roll dough into shapes (like sticks or squares) or use cookie cutter. Roll shapes in the Parmesan. Dehydrate in a dehydrator at 155° F approximately 4 to 6 hours or until dry. For cats, make much smaller shapes.

Put the orange and banana into a food processor or blender. Purée until smooth.

Dry at 155° F until thoroughly dry and then cut into strips.

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Sharon Salzberg on Mindfulness Simple Ways to Be in the Present Moment

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bias, adding our own storyline to reality and pushing away what’s happening.

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ew York City-born Sharon Salzberg experienced a childhood full of loss and upheaval, losing her parents and living in five different household configurations. In college, she discovered the power of meditation to transform suffering and cope with life’s neverending changes.

Born into a Jewish family, Salzberg first encountered Buddhism in 1969 in an Asian philosophy class, inspiring her to undertake an independent study program in India, where she was initiated into the practice via an intense 10-day retreat. “It was very difficult and painful. I sometimes doubted that I’d succeed, yet I never doubted that there was truth there,” she says.

Upon her return home, Salzburg dedicated herself to the path of vipassana- (insight) meditation, becoming a renowned teacher and co-founding the Insight Meditation Society, in Barre, Massachusetts. Today she teaches and speaks to diverse audiences worldwide about the power of mindfulness. Salzberg has authored nine books, including the New York Times bestseller Real Happiness, Real Happiness at Work and Lovingkindness.

Is it possible to be mindful without having an established meditation practice?

Yes, theoretically, but I suspect it’s hard. I honor my own meditation practice for making mindfulness highly accessible for me. It doesn’t take many hours of prep work and is open to everyone. It’s really a practice, like strength training—you have to exercise the mindfulness muscle to reap the benefits.

What’s the best way to arrange time for meditation, and what can motivate us to practice regularly?

certain period of daily time for a month or two, and then reassess. Look for changes during the active course of daily life and query: How am I speaking to myself or to others? Am I more present? Am I more at ease in letting go? It’s important to look for these subtle changes rather than to set unrealistic expectations for ourselves such as being mindful all day.

Do you have other enabling practices for people new to the state of living mindfully?

Movement meditation is a good place to start; if you’re walking somewhere, try to be more present and feel your feet against the ground. Also, just focus on one thing at a time; instead of multitasking, just drink the cup of tea.

We can also use breath to focus concentration. The breath is a tremendous tool, it’s always with us. If you’re in a contentious meeting and tempers flare, you don’t have to pull out a meditation cushion and sit in a funny position; you can work with your breath right where you are.

How can meditation help to ease suffering?

Sometimes, we think we can ease suffering by only having pleasant feelings and beautiful thoughts. Rather, we can ease suffering by changing the way we relate to our thoughts and feelings. If something unpleasant is happening, most of us flip into an internal monologue about how, “Bad things always happen to me,” or “This is my fault,” or “I shouldn’t feel this.” We compound our suffering by adding judgment and by pushing away discomfort. Instead, we can learn to observe our reactions and release them.

We also tend not to feel pleasure fully or think that something else or more should be happening instead of simply enjoying the moment. We wait for some sense of intensity in order to feel alive, rather than experiencing the ordinary to the utmost. Meditation trains us to be present with pleasant, unpleasant and neutral experiences and stay connected, no matter what’s going on.

Having a sense of structure has helped me the most. I believe strongly in the value of a daily practice, however simple or short. We can ritualize certain practices to help remember to pause and be mindful. For example, every time the phone rings, let it ring three times and use that as a trigger to breathe. When you’ve finished writing an email, take a few conscious moments before sending it. There are lots How do you define mindfulness? of ways to cut through the momentum Reach freelance writer April Mindfulness is the quality of awareness. of the busyness and craziness of our Thompson, of Washington, D.C., When we are mindful, our perception of lives to return to mindfulness.

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calendarofevents Calendar events must be received by the 12th of the month prior to publication and adhere to our guidelines. Visit NaturalTucson.com for guidelines and to submit listings.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5

Dragon’s Hoard Sale – 9am-5:30pm; 11/30-12/7.

50% off. Tucson’s newest rock shop. Crystals, minerals, cabochons, lapidary rough and related services.

Sale excludes jewelry and red dot items. No charge.

Arizona Lapidary & Gem Rough, 4699 E Pima St, Ste 101. 520-399-6641. Kadee.Lyn@gmail.com.

ArizonaLapidary.com.

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training – 8am-6pm.

200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training & Personal Growth Intensive. Registered Yoga School with Yoga Alliance. Complete your training in two 12-day periods. $3,250. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima St. 520-323-1222. Yoga@YogaConnection.org.

YogaConnection.org.

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Medicine Buddha Empowerment – 9:30am6pm. 12/5 & 12/6. Medicine Buddha shows us the way out of suffering. All welcome. Sunday sessions optional. Vegetarian lunch Saturday. $70. Kadampa Meditation Center, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org.

MeditationInTucson.org/Empowerment.

Dream Group & Soul Lessons – 6:30-8pm. With John Dore. Family constellations with Carl Jung’s vision of Psyche and the knowing field of ancestors.

520-906-1768. DrJDore@gmail.com. JohnDore.com.

You Have the Lamp. Now What? – 6:30-9:30pm.

With Reverend Donald Graves. Metaphysics and quantum physics teach that everything is already available to you. What and how do you choose?

By donation. Center for Spiritual Living Tucson Education Center, 4200 E River Rd. 520-319-1042.

Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 Japanese Gift Wrapping Workshop – 10am.

Learn to wrap gifts in traditional furoshki (squares of colorfully printed cotton). $15/workshop; Garden admission is separate. Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson, 2130 N Alvernon Way. 520-332-2928.

YumeGardens.org.

Sheng Zhen Qi Gong – 10-11am. Cultivate and develop peace and joy in your life practicing these graceful movements, done both seated and standing. Donation/$5-8. The Galactic Center, 35 E Toole Ave. 520-850-8897. SolarHawk111@gmail.com.

MysticHealingPaths.com.

IONS Tucson Presents – 6:30-8pm. Hypnosis and Neuroplasticity, a presentation by Dr. Steven Gurgevich on self-hypnosis with visualization and imagination helping the brain make new patterns of learning. $5/suggested donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, 520-577-1478.

ChiRising@gmail.com. IONSTucson.org.

Energy Healing Workshop – 10am-5pm. Learn to channel Light from Source to clear the aura and balance chakras for transformational healing.

Bring a pendulum. Certificate upon completion. $300. Galactic Center, 35 E Toole Ave. 505310-3160. Beth@EnergyHealingTeacher.com.

EnergyHealingTeacher.com.

Bio-Touch Practitioner Training – 10am-4pm.

12/5 & 12/6. Enjoyable interactive hands-on training of Bio-Touch’s gentle technique. Alleviates pain, stress & supports good health. $48/both days. Massage therapists earn 10 CEUs ($60).

Bio-Touch Center, 5634 E Pima St. 520-323-7951.

Office@JustTouch.com. JustTouch.com.

Transitions: The Yoga of Sleep and Dreams, Death and Dying – 11am-12:30pm. Gain greater dream recall and awareness, enhance meditation, gain comfort and understanding of out-of-the-body experiences, prepare to leave your body consciously. With Priscilla Potter, E-RYT 500. $20. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima St. 520-323-1222.

Yoga@YogaConnection.org. YogaConnection.org.

Cryotherapy Open House – 12-6pm. Open house at Evolve Physical Therapy to experience the benefits of Whole Body Cryotherapy at our introductory prices. Prices will change after the Open House. No charge to attend, intro prices for Cryotherapy. Evolve Physical Therapy, 3461 E Speedway Blvd. 520-425-0379.

K8@Evolve-PT.com. Evolve-PT.com.

The Discovery Project Open House – 1-4pm.

Tucson’s answer to holistic integrative outpatient addiction care. Meet the staff, ask questions, enroll. Decide to start your healing journey. No charge. WellnessFirst!, 3847 N 1st Ave. 520-209-1755. SaberLMP@aol.com.

AddictionToConnection.com.

Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it.

Transitions: Yoga & Mindfulness Tools for Grief and Loss – 1-2:30pm. With Jessica Byron. Yoga, breathing, gentle, calming asana and guided meditation allow the body and mind to transform the suffering of surviving a deep loss. $20/1-workshop; $30/2-workshops. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima St. 520-323-1222. Yoga@YogaConnection.org.

YogaConnection.org.

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Meet Dr. Sylvaine Francine at Bookmans Store – 2-4pm. Questions answered about stress release, benefits of meditation and energy work.

Free raffle to win “Beginners Meditation Class” (valued at $149.99). 3733 W Ina Rd. 206-501-7575.

SylvaineFrancine.com Transitions: A Blessing for the Departed – 3-4:30pm. With Priscilla Potter. Using mantra, affirmation and centering, we offer our prayers and meditations for the well-being of those who have gone before. No charge. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima St. 520-323-1222.

Yoga@YogaConnection.org. YogaConnection.org.

markyourcalendar SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 MYSTIC MESSENGERS PSYCHIC FAIR 9am-4pm.

Free Admission. Set prices.

Double Tree Hilton, 445 Alvernon Way (Broadway and 22nd St.) MysticMessengers.com

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 Bio-Touch Practitioner Training – 10am-4pm.

12/5 & 12/6. Enjoyable interactive hands-on training of Bio-Touch’s gentle technique. Alleviates pain, stress & supports good health. $48/both days. Massage therapists earn 10 CEUs ($60).

Bio-Touch Center, 5634 E Pima St. 520-323-7951.

Office@JustTouch.com. JustTouch.com.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 7 Tips to Energize Your Life! – 12-1pm. Presentation by Nancy Andres, Author of Colors of Joy: A Woman’s Guide for Self-Discovery, Balance, and Bliss is a fun way to “try out” Self Care practices that transform mind, body, and spirit. Adults only, no charge. Natural Grocers, 7220 E Broadway Blvd.

520-885-6000. Bodycare.BK@NaturalGrocers.com.

NaturalGrocers.com/store-location/tucson.

Shen Zhen Qi Gong – 6-7pm. Cultivate and develop peace and joy in your life practicing these graceful movements, done both seated and standing. Donation/$5-8. The Galactic Center, 35 E Toole Ave. 520-850-8897. SolarHawk111@gmail.com.

MysticHealingPaths.com.

Healing our Relationship to Money – 7:30-9pm.

Using ThetaHealing, discuss limiting beliefs around money and release and replace them with beliefs that create abundance in our lives. Donation/$10. The Galactic Center, 35 E Toole Ave. 520-850-8897.

SolarHawk111@gmail.com. MysticHealingPaths.com.

Yoga Beyond Asana: Meditation, Dreams & Ritual – 7-8:15pm. With Priscilla Potter, E-RYT 500. Practice meditation techniques to gain greater control in the dream state and in your waking state.

No class 12/23 or 12/30. Sliding Scale Cost: $3660/6 weeks. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima St. 520-323-1222. Yoga@YogaConnection.org.

YogaConnection.org.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8 What’s Up, Docs? – 7pm. New documentary work from the UA School of Theatre, Film & Television.

14 shorts about the unique people that make up Tucson and Southern Arizona. Filmmakers in attendance. No charge. The Loft Cinema, 3233 E Speedway Blvd. 520-322-5638. Jeff@LoftCinema.org.

LoftCinema.com/film/whats-up-docs.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9 World Religions: Christianity – 6:30-9:30pm.

With Reverend Donald Graves. Look at the best of Christianity, its roots and its texts. Text for class (not mandatory) is Huston Smith’s World Religions.

By donation. Center for Spiritual Living Tucson Education Center, 4200 E River Rd. 520-319-1042.

Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 TIES Special Event: Experiencer Panel – 6:30pm. Three to four experiencers share their life altering near-death or spiritually transformative events in the popular panel format used at IANDS conferences. $5. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-395-2365. TucsonAZ@IANDS.org.

TucsonIANDS.org.

Empowering Healers – 7-8:15pm. Develop awesome boundaries so that you may do amazing healing without ever being drained by your work again. $10. 1834 N Craycroft Rd. 520-850-8897.

SolarHawk111@gmail.com. MysticHealingPaths.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11 Aromatherapy for Emotional Health – 1-3pm.

Learn how aromatherapy provides targeted relief for anyone dealing with common strong emotions.

Six unique essential oil blends demonstrated to help with emotional well-being. No charge. ArtSeeds Boutique, 3025 N Campbell Ave, #161. 520-869-7366.

Cass614@gmail.com.

Tucson Astrologers’ Guild Friday Night Lecture – 7:30-9:30pm. With Carolyn Crawford, professional astrologer. Planetary Pictures 2016: covering the economic outlook, upcoming elections and world politics and more. By donation.

Ramada Tucson Foothills, 6944 E Tanque Verde Rd. 520-625-5762. GaelChilson@gmail.com.

TucsonAstrologersGuild.net.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 Healing Certification Workshop – 12-4pm.

Covering the Origin of dis-ease, health principles, body representation and 4 basic healing techniques.

Participants will be qualified to serve as Healer at services. $25. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142. DFN1@icloud.com.

United-Fellowship-Chapel.com.

Reiki Master Training – 12-5pm. With the Master attunement your capacity for energy increases dramatically and frequency, spirituality and consciousness raise. Help yourself and

the world. $125. Highlands Activities Building Catalina, 4949 W Heritage Club Blvd, Marana. 520-245-4214. JudyFerrig@comcast.net.

OpenPathways-EnergyAndCommunication.com.

Native American Winter Solstice Celebration – 12-1:30pm. Sliding Scale Cost: $7-$12. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima St. 520-323-1222.

Yoga@YogaConnection.org. YogaConnection.org.

Meditation Intro and Mini-Retreat – 2-6pm.

Short class for beginners, learn the key points for easy, relaxed and effective meditation.

Followed by an optional mini-retreat to gain experience. $10; $15/including retreat. Kadampa Meditation Center, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org.

MeditationInTucson.org/Learn-to-Meditate.

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22

Group Heart Chakra Opening – 6-7:30pm.

Group acupuncture session to open and release the heart and bring in relaxation and happiness.

A perfect remedy for all the stress of the holidays. $10. The Galactic Center, 35 E Toole Ave. 520-850-8897. SolarHawk111@gmail.com.

MysticHealingPaths.com.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15 Kadampa Meditation Center - Monthly Open House – 7-8pm. Guided relaxation breathing meditation and talk on meditation and Buddhism. Introduction to the Center’s programs, refreshments, tour. No charge.

Kadampa Meditation Center, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org.

MeditationInTucson.org/Open-House.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16 Family Constellations – 6:30-8pm. With John Dore. Family constellations with Carl Jung’s vision of Psyche and the knowing field of ancestors.

520-906-1768. DrJDore@gmail.com. JohnDore.com.

World Religions: Paganism/Mystery Schools – 6:30-9:30pm. With Reverend Donald Graves. Look at the best of Paganism and the Mystery Schools, their roots and sacred texts. Text for class (not mandatory) is Huston Smith’s World Religions.

By donation. Center for Spiritual Living Tucson Education Center, 4200 E River Rd. 520-319-1042.

Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 Sherlock Holmes (1916) – 7pm. Unwrap our holiday gift to you a free screening of the recentlydiscovered, newly-restored lost 1916 silent classic, Sherlock Holmes, starring the original Sherlock Holmes, William Gillette. No charge. The Loft Cinema, 3233 E Speedway Blvd. 520-322-5638.

Jeff@LoftCinema.org. LoftCinema.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 Special Christmas Meditation – 8am-12:30pm.

Special meditation will include Yogananda’s energization, special Christmas music, a recording of Yogananda’s voice, deeper chanting and meditation periods. No charge. Ananda Center Of Tucson, 1002 E Prince Rd. 520-299-9309.

ElizabethLMason@yahoo.com. AnandaArizona.org.

Candle Lighting – 7-8pm. Join us in a classic, but not-too-traditional, celebration of light, acknowledging the solstice, the darkness and the returning of the light. Center for Spiritual Living Tucson, 3231 N Craycroft Rd. 520-319-1042.

Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

The Bank Dick – 7pm. Movie screening. No charge. The Loft Cinema, 3233 E Speedway Blvd. 520-322-5638. Jeff@LoftCinema.org.

LoftCinema.com.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23 Yoga Class – 11:15am-12:45pm. With Mark Lind.

Yoga is up and stretching. All levels and all styles.

Individual instruction available in class. $10/per class. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco Sanctuary. 520-488-8284. Molly.Nelson@q.com.

UnityTucson.com.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service – 6-7pm.

Celebrate one of our master teachers, Jesus, as well as your own indwelling divinity. No charge. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace, 1551 S Eastside Loop #121. 520-546-3696. Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com.

UnityPeaceAZ.com.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service – 6-7:30pm.

Ceremony with the choir, guest soloists and harp music accompany a presentation of Christmas Spiritual principles. By donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-488-8284.

Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityTucson.com.

Christmas Eve Service – 7-8pm. Annual Metaphysical Service with music, candlelight ceremony and guided meditation. Everyone receives a Message. Call for Information. By donation. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-444-3392. DFN1@icloud.com.

United-Fellowship-Chapel.com.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31 New Year’s Eve Celebration and Release Ceremony – 6-7pm. Enter the New Year with clearer intentions and less baggage. No charge. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace, 1551 S Eastside Loop, #121. 520-546-3696. Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com.

UnityPeaceAZ.com.

Endings and Beginnings – 7-8pm. Use personal ritual practices on New Year’s Eve to release that which no longer serves you and claim the life you choose. By donation. Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd. 520-319-1042.

Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

New Year’s Eve Celebration – 9pm-12:15am.

Setting our intention for 2016, an ancient Vedic fire ceremony and chanting of two ancient San-

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attuned on the physical, mental and emotional levels. $100. Highlands Activities Building Catalina II, 4949 W Heritage Club Blvd, Marana. 520-245-4214. JudyFerrig@comcast.net.

OpenPathways-EnergyAndCommunication.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 24 skrit mantras, followed by meditation. No charge.

Ananda Center Of Tucson, 1002 E Prince Rd. 520-299-9309. ElizabethLMason@yahoo.com.

AnandaArizona.org.

Burning Bowl New Year’s Eve – 11pm-12am. Release the disappointments and hurts of the past year to make way for a new year and a new you. Be inspired by the message. By donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco Sanctuary. 520-488-8284.

Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityTucson.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 5 Paramhansa Yogananda Birthday Celebration – 7-9pm. Flower ceremony and a discipleship renewal, followed by a sharing of how Yogananda has touched our lives. No charge. Ananda Center Of Tucson, 1002 E Prince Rd. 520-299-9309.

ElizabethLMason@yahoo.com. AnandaArizona.org.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6 Introduction to Meditation: Meet your Best-Self – 6-7pm. Learn a simple technique to go within and find quietness. Question and answers with Dr. Sylvaine Francine. 1st Ave N. 206-501-7575.

SylvaineFrancine.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 14 TIES Guest Speaker: Dr. Laurin Bellg – 6:30pm.

ICU doctor shares profound near-death experiences.

Featured in the NDE training video for healthcare professionals and author of the recently published book, Near-Death in the ICU. $5; no one turned away. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-395-2365.

TucsonAZ@IANDS.org. TucsonIANDS.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 16 Power of the Inner Smile, Tao Workshop – 10am-3pm. Experience the healing vibration of the smile. Pure love for yourself, others, the world.

Facial rejuvenation with Qi Self Massage. $45.

520-780-6751. Heather@HeatherChalon.com.

HeatherChalon.com.

300-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training – 8am-6pm. Hatha yoga teacher training and personal growth intensive registered yoga school with Yoga Calendar events must be received by the Alliance. 15 month weekend based training. $4,050.

The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima St. 520-323-1222. 12th of the month prior to publication and adhere to our guidelines. Visit Yoga@YogaConnection.org. YogaConnection.org.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 23 Reiki Master Teacher Training – 11am-5pm.

Attend to learn, be attuned, and practice teaching today. Includes materials. $150. Highlands Activities Building Catalina II, 4949 W Heritage Club Blvd, Marana. 520-245-4214. JudyFerrig@comcast.net.

OpenPathways-EnergyAndCommunication.com.

Reiki Level I – 12-5pm. Raise your energetic frequency and bring wellness into your life and to loved ones (pets included). You will be

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Diabetes Recovery Program – 1/28-2/20. As featured in the movie Simply Raw Reversing Diabetes in 30 days, this program revolutionizes the treatment of diabetes. $11,799. Tree of Life Center US, 686 Harshaw Rd, Patagonia. Raw Food Retreat – Experience 100% or520-223-8185. ProgramInfo@TreeOfLife.nu. ganic raw food, rest and relaxation at holisTreeOfLifeCenterUS.com/Diabetes-Recovery-Program. tic retreat center. Available dates vary. Please check site for more info. $199/night. Tree of SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 Life Center US, 686 Harshaw Rd, Patagonia.

21-Day Transformation Program – 1/30-2/20. 520-223-8185. ProgramInfo@TreeOfLife.nu. perience a profound journey of healing on RawFoodRetreatAZ.com. the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual Friends of the Library Book Sale – 9am-4pm. levels in this 21-day program. $7,579. Tree of 12/11-11/14. Great used books/media, great prices.

Life Center US, 686 Harshaw Rd, Patagonia. Friends is a non-profit funding library projects.

520-223-8185. ProgramInfo@TreeOfLife.nu. Great used books/media, great prices. No charge.

TreeOfLifeCenterUS.com/21-Day-Transformation. Book Barn, 2230 N Country Club. 520-795-3763.

LifeForce Yoga for Depression & Anxiety– 7pm- Info@PimaFriends.com. PimaFriends.com.

3pm. With Amy Weintraub. Guided practices to Baking Mud In The Desert – 9:30am-4:30pm. release what blocks you from remembering who 12/8-1/1. View the eye-catching dishes, vases, you truly are. 12 CEs available. $220/full week- bowls and other creations of the Tucson Clay end ($250 after 1/15); $100 deposit. $45/Friday Center. Admission included with regular admisnight only. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima sion to the Gardens. Yume Japanese Gardens of St, 520-323-1222. Yoga@YogaConnection.org. Tucson, 2130 N Alvernon Way. 520-332-2928.

YumeGardens.org.

YogaConnection.org.

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Conscious Gardening Workshop – 2/28-3/5.

Learn to grow organic fruits, vegetables and sprouts using veganic agriculture, nature farming and spiritual gardening. Produce high-nutrient, high-vibrancy food year-round. $2,300. Tree of Life Center US, 686 Harshaw Rd, Patagonia.

520-394-6005. ProgramInfo@TreeOfLife.nu.

Garden-Workshop.com.

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 17 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training – 8am-6pm.

200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training & Personal Growth Intensive. Registered Yoga School with Yoga Alliance. Two 12-day training periods. $3,250. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima St. 520-323-1222. Yoga@YogaConnection.org.

YogaConnection.org.

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MAY 23-JUNE 12, 2016 NOURISH YOUR SOUL Take a personally enriching journey to Greece and Turkey ARIELA, LLC’s “Exploring Ancient Greek Mythology, Arts and Mysteries” Focusing on ancient healing sanctuaries, art and dreamwork, we explore the re-visionings the ancient images inspire.

Contact the dynamic, experienced co-leaders: Bella Vivante, WingedAriela.com – register, and Gail Arrenholz, GailArrenholz.com.

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I Ching Oracle Guide – First Sunday. Events applying I Ching to personal, spiritual and enterprise paths timed to lunar cycles. 6, 18 and 72 day journeys. DaleBruder.com.

FoodInRoot St. Philip’s Plaza Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. One of the largest farmers markets in Southwestern Arizona and has a regional reputation for the number of local farmers it supports. No charge. St. Philips Plaza, 4380 N Campbell Ave. FoodInRoot.com.

Silent Prayer and Meditation – 8:45-9:30am.

Experience the exquisite peace of shared Silence.

Unity Spiritual Center of Peace welcomes all who wish to explore and discover their Oneness with Spirit. No charge. 1551 S Eastside Loop #121.

520-546-3696. RevNita@UnityPeaceAZ.com.

UnityPeaceaAZ.com.

Religious Service – 9am. St Michael’s ECC, the other Catholic Church. Feminist? GLBTQ? Catholic? We are and more. No charge. Chapel - First Christian Church, 740 E Speedway, 520-575-8486.

StMichaelsECC@q.com. StMichaelsECC.org.

AI CHI – 10am. With Connie Seddon. Graceful movement, stretching and relaxing in a 96 degree indoor saltwater pool. Gentle, effective, fun practice for pain management, diabetes, MS, improving balance and stamina. $15/ class. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave.

520-245-6616. Connie@AquaticRelaxation.com.

AquaticRelaxation.com.

Center for Spiritual Living Tucson’s Sunday Celebration Services – 10am, meditation; 10-11:30am, service. No charge. Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd. 520-319-1042.

Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

The Deeper Meaning of Jesus’ Words – 10-11am.

Explore underlying ideas of our Christian. Learn techniques to gain greater abundance and happiness. Child care, youth and teen programs. No charge. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco.

520-303-6942. Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnitytUS.com.

Teen Support – 10-11am. Teens’ Safe Space.

Unity of Tucson offers teens a program where understanding sponsors and other teens can support their journey. Ages 12 to 19. Donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco Pl, Rm 2.

520-488-8284. UnityTucson.com.

Unity Spiritual Center of Peace Sunday Celebration – 10:30-11:30am. Potluck last Sunday.

Learn to live your spiritual potential and purpose. Pray, sing and celebrate oneness in community. All welcome. Sunday school for kids.

1551 S Eastside Loop #121. 520-546-3696.

Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com. UnityPeaceAZ.com.

Sunday Service – 11am. Coffee & conversation, 10:30am. Celebrating the Unity of God and Man, Worship, Healing, Prophesy. The Temple of Universality.

Masonic Temple, 3590 N Country Club Rd, Country Club & Prince. Founder Rev. Betty Tatalajski: 520-884-5340. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com.

TheTempleOfUniversality.org.

Yogananda Gathering – 11am-1pm. 3rd Sunday.

Attune to Yogananda’s teachings through chanting, meditation affirmations, readings and Festival of Light ceremony. Snack and fellowship follows.

Ananda Center, 1002 E Prince Rd. 520-299-9309.

ElizabethLMason@yahoo.com. AnandaArizona.org.

Community of Light Sunday Services – 11am-12:30pm. Metaphysical and spiritual gathering of lightworkers for healing, prophecy, enlightenment and growth. Donations welcome. Unscrewed Theater, 3244 E Speedway Blvd. 520-304-1768. DianaoHoh@yahoo.com.

CommunityOfLightTucson.com.

Tamara Spiritual Center’s Sunday Services – 11am and 5:30pm. Third Sunday of each month at 2:30pm only. Services include a healing meditation, inspirational talk and messages. No charge.

Tamara Spiritual Center, 3002 E Ft Lowell Rd. 520-325-0513. Info@TamaraFoundation.com.

TamaraSpiritualCenter.com.

Yoga Class – 11:15am-12:45pm. Yoga is up and stretching. All levels and all styles. Individual instruction available in class. $10/per class. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Rm 4.

520-303-6942. Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnitytUS.com.

Community of Light Reiki Circle – 12:452:15pm. 4th Sunday. Meet after the service at Unscrewed Theater. All welcome. Donations welcome. Unscrewed Theater, 3244 E Speedway Blvd. 520-403-6156. YeahRightro@gmail.com.

CommunityOfLightTucson.com.

Elder Circle Jewish Community Center – 1-2pm.

First Sunday. A safe, respectful place for harvesting your life; a project of the Center for Community Dialogue. No charge. 3800 E River Rd. 520-405-1926. LBosch@OurFamilyServices.org.

OurFamilyServices.org.

United Fellowship Chapel – 2pm service. Sunday Services feature a guided meditation, healing, inspirational speakers and psychic messages. Everyone receives a message. No charge. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142.

DFN1@icloud.com. United-Fellowship-Chapel.com.

Tucson Ukulele Meetup – 2-5pm. Open to all ukuleles and adults, beginner to advanced. Singing and playing for fun. Call Steve for details.

No charge. 520-298-0853. Sfeeley3@cox.net.

Meetup.com/Tucson-Ukulele-Meetup.

Heart Rhythm Meditation – 4-5:30pm. With Jeanie Underwood, facilitator. Please RSVP. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco.

661-303-3239. 2Jeanie.Underwood@gmail.com.

EnergeticHeartHealing.com.

Sacred Space Gathering – 4:15-5:30pm. Nonfaith and interfaith gathering for live music, inspiration from the world’s spiritual traditions and community connection. Bands and teachers vary weekly. No charge. Community Room at Tucson City Council, Ward 6, 3202 E 1st St. 520-318-3557.

Info@SacredSpaceTucson.org. SacredSpaceTucson.org.

Chapel of Awareness Healings & Readings – 5pm. Meditation, healings, spirit messages.

Private Readings available after the service at 6-7pm. Chapel of Awareness, 931 N Fifth Ave. 520-820-0727. RevJim@ChapelOfAwareness.org.

ChapelOfAwarenessTucson.net.

Tucson Heart Wisdom Meetup – 6:30-8pm. Explore connecting to the Wisdom of the Heart through discussion, sharing and guided meditation. Explore the difference between ego/mind and heart. $10 suggested donation. Wellness First, 3861 N First Ave. 520-490-4149. MarceysJourney@gmail.com.

TheEssentialAlchemist.com.

Desert Ashram - 7pm. Immerse yourself in a beautiful and peaceful meditation and retreat center. Spiritual teachings of Swami Amar Jyoti, chanting, meditation, library, book shop, walking paths. No charge. 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384. TruthConsciousness.org.

monday Detox Retreat – The Detoxification Program consists of medically supervised green juice fasting combined with detoxification treatments that facilitate cleansing. Fee varies depending on length of stay.

Tree of Life Center US, 686 Harshaw Rd, Patagonia.

520-223-8185. ProgramInfo@TreeOfLife.nu.

TreeOfLifeCenterUS.com.

Aquatic Therapy Rehabilitation – 11:30am12:30pm. With Carolyn Rashti, M.S. Guided gentle movements with deep breathing to relieve pain, improve circulation and breathing. First class free. Limited to six participants. $200/8 class-

es. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-742-4292. AquaticTherapyTucson@gmail.com.

AquaticTherapyTucson.com.

Waterbabies Free-Style Pooltime – 1pm. Work out and stretch in warm salt water. No instruction, just sharing the pool to walk, stretch, swim, or soak $10. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-577-7377. KathyNina7377@gmail.com.

SantaritaSprings.com.

Elder Circle Udall Senior Center – 1-2pm. Second Monday. A safe, respectful place for harvesting your life; a project of the Center for Community Dialogue. No charge. 7200 E Tanque Verde Rd. 520-405-1926. LBosch@OurFamilyServices.org.

OurFamilyServices.org.

Tai Chi for Health in NW Tucson – 1-2pm. Session begins 10/19. Dr Paul Lam’s program proven to improve balance, relieve pain and stiffness, promote mental clarity, improved memory, overall wellbeing. All levels welcome. $60/9 lessons, $10/drop-in. Resurrection Lutheran Church, 11575 N 1st Ave. 520-780-6751.

Heather@HeatherChalon.com. HeatherChalon.com.

Book Study: Awaken to Superconsciousness – 4:30-6pm. Second and fourth Monday. Learn how to use meditation for innerpeace, intuitive guidance and greater awareness. No charge. Ananda Center Of Tucson, 1002 E Prince Rd. 520-906-4346.

Pvold@comcast.net. AnandaArizona.org.

Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Class – 6pm. Gentle, mindful guided movement explorations develop kinesthetic awareness to relieve strain, increase pleasure and ease, improve performance. No charge. St. Francis United Methodist Church, 4625 E River Rd. 520-529-1913. DavTay@aol.com.

Sheng Zhen Qi Gong – 6-7pm. Weekly. The Qi Gong of unconditional love. Cultivate and develop a sense of peace and joy in these graceful movements, done both seated and standing. $5-$8. The Galactic Center, 35 E Toole Ave. 520-850-8897.

Solarhawk111@gmail.com. MysticHealingPaths.com.

All Level Yoga - 7-10pm. Spiritual Gangsta Yoga.

Sandra Turner, Monterey Court Studio Galleries and Café, 505 W Miracle Mile.Free. 619-861-9706.

Meetup.com/TucsonYogi.

tuesday 8:30am Workout – Experience an awesome workout that perks you up. A combination of Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi ending with meditation.

Bring yoga mat and water bottle, plan on laughing and starting your day out with a smile. $5.

WellnessFirst! 3861 N First Ave. 520-209-1755.

Saberlmp@aol.com. 3861WellnessFirst.com.

FoodInRoot-Carondelet St. Joseph’s Farmer’s Market – 10am-2pm. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. No charge. Carondelet St. Joseph’s

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Hospital, NE Corner of Carondelet Drive and Wilmot Rd. 520-261-6982. Tim@FoodInRoot.com.

FoodInRoot.com.

Restorative Movement – 10-11:30am. With Norma Itule, Biosomatic Educator. In warm salt water we explore ways of safely maintaining youthful agility with somatics, breath work and gentle movements. $20/drop-in. $60/4 classes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-977-6847.

Nitule7@hotmail.com. SantaritaSprings.com.

Qigong/ Tao Meditation – 1-2pm. Everyone welcome. Giving from the heart. Followed by a Tai Chi class. By donation. St Francis in the Foothills, 4625 E River Rd. 520-780-6751.

Heather@HeatherChalon.com. HeatherChalon.com.

Tai Chi for Health – 2-3pm. Dr Paul Lam’s program is endorsed by the Arthritis Foundation, CDC, National Council on Aging. Studies have proven it is effective for pain relief, balance and fall prevention, overall well-being. By donation. St Francis in the Foothills, 4625 E River Rd. 520-780-6751.

Heather@HeatherChalon.com. HeatherChalon.com.

Tucson Tuesday Laughter Yoga – 6-7pm. Gently through breathing and yogic exercises, we touch your heart with playful laughter designed to promote peace and healing. No charge. St Francis in the Foothills Church, Corner of River and Swan, Rm 30. 520-490-5500. LaughingJana@gmail.com.

Ascended Masters’ Introductory Classes – 7pm.

Learn practical keys to open your heart and connect with your Individualized I AM Presence. Lakes Apts Recreation Rm, 5666 E Hampton. 520-343-1036.

Info@TheTemple.ws. TempleOfThePresence.org.

Visioning – 6:30-9:30pm. 8-week series. Learn a way to open your awareness to a larger realm of possibility than you may have previously considered, using a technique popularized by Michael Bernard Beckwith. $200. Center for Spiritual Living Tucson, 4200 E River Rd. 520-319-1042.

Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

wednesday Qigong – 9-10am. This ancient Chinese mindbody-spirit healing practice lowers stress, boosts immune system, calms the mind, creates balance and harmony within, and more. Lotus Massage & Wellness Center, 2850 E Grant Rd. 520-760-0054.

Bjel17@yahoo.com. LotusTucson.com.

Prayer and Meditation – 9:45-10:15am. Experience the healing peace of shared Silence. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace welcomes all who wish to explore and discover their Oneness with Spirit. No charge. 1551 S Eastside Loop, Ste 121.

520-546-3696. Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com.

Silent Unity Prayer Service – 10-10:30am.

Led by a minister, this is a guided meditation and prayer. The center of the week is a good time to get centered. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Prayer Room. 520-488-8284.

Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityTucson.com.

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Reiki Circle at Bookmans – 6-7:30pm.

Second Thursday. Come learn about, receive or give Reiki. Studies show real results on the physical, emotional and energetic levels. $5 suggested donation; proceeds shared with Hope Animal Shelter. Bookmans, 1930 E Grant Rd. 520-638-5251. JudyFerrig@comcast.net.

OpenPathways-EnergyandCommunication.com.

Free Tai Chi and Chi Kung – 6-7:30pm. Gentle, flowing movements that relax the body, quiet the mind, increase energy, improve health and make you feel good. No Charge. Church of Christ, 2848 N Mountain Ave. 520-795-8612. DsrtDrgn@gmail.com.

Metaphysical 12-Step Group – 6:30pm. Discover new ways of looking at the recovery process. Open to anyone currently or previously involved in any 12 step program. No charge.

Center for Spiritual Living Tucson’s Office and Education Center, 4220 E River Rd. 520-319-1042. Erockhill@comcast.net.

TIES Sharing and Discussion Group – 6:308:30pm. Third Thursday. TIES mission is to provide a safe neutral environment for presenting information on and sharing of near-death and other spiritually transformative experiences. Everyone is welcome. No Charge (love offering accepted). Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-395-2365.

TucsonAZ@IANDS.org. TucsonIANDS.org.

Outreach Classes from The Temple of The Presence – 7pm. No charge. 11902 E Irvington Rd. 520-751-2039, ext. 100. Info@TheTemple.ws.

TempleOfThePresence.org.

Ascended Masters’ Introductory Classes – 7pm.

Learn about your own individual Divine Being, your I AM Presence. Find Divine solutions to every challenge! No charge. The Temple of The Presence, 11902 E Irvington Rd. 520-751-2039.

SusanKnittel@msn.com. TempleOfThePresence.org.

Desert Ashram – 7pm. Immerse yourself in a beautiful and peaceful meditation and retreat center. Spiritual teachings of Swami Amar Jyoti, chanting, meditation, library, book shop, walking paths. Free. 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384. TruthConsciousness.org.

Centering Prayer – 7-8pm. 20-25 minute meditation and reading/discussion. All welcome. We offer two Thursday sessions every week: 12-1pm in the Bride’s Room and 7-8pm in the Library. No charge. St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 4440 N Campbell Ave. 520-820-6537. Javani@outlook.com.

Qi Gong Class – 10-11am. Ancient healing, exer- StPhilipsTucson.org/Pastoral-Care. cise program. Individual guidance as well as group instruction. $10/per class. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco Rm, Harmony Hall. 520-488-8284.

Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityTucson.com.

Tibetan Bowl Meditation – 12pm. Led by Michael 8:30am Workout – Experience an awesome Beale. Transformative meditation to connect con- workout that perks you up. A combination of Yoga, sciousness with the higher self. Unity in the Valley, Pilates and Tai Chi ending with meditation. Bring 17630 S Camino De Las Quintas. 520-625-5687. yoga mat and water bottle, plan on laughing UnityGV@yahoo.com. UnityGreenValley.org. and starting your day out with a smile. $5.

Self-Realization Psychic Development Classes WellnessFirst! 3861 N First Ave. 520-209-1755.

– 1pm & 7pm. Explore Metaphysical concepts Saberlmp@aol.com. 3861WellnessFirst.com. and principles in order to know yourself and awaken your own authority in life through meditation and discussion. Donation. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142.

Dfn1@icloud.com. United-Fellowship-Chapel.com.

Meet the Artists Night – 5:30-7:30pm. Chat with our artists over, wine, tapas, music and art. Discover your own creativity as you explore what the salon has to offer. Hana’s, 2960 N Swan #118.

520-290-0915. Hanaepi@aol.com. Hanaepi.com.

Elder Circle TMC Seniors – 10-11am. Second Wednesday. A safe, respectful place for harvesting your life; a project of the Center for Community Dialogue. No charge. 1400 N Wilmot Rd. 520-405-1926. LBosch@OurFamilyServices.org.

OurFamilyServices.org.

Elder Circle St. Philip’s in the Hills – 10:3011:30am. Third Wednesday. A safe, respectful place for harvesting your life; a project of the Center for Community Dialogue. No charge. 4440 N Campbell Rd. 520-405-1926. LBosch@OurFamilyServices.org.

OurFamilyServices.org.

Yoga/Meditation – 11am-12:30pm. Yoga and meditation as taught by Paramhansa Yogananda includes energization and chanting. All levels of yoga and meditation welcome. By donation. Ananda Center Of Tucson, 1002 E Prince Rd. 520-299-9309.

ElizabethLMason@yahoo.com. AnandaArizona.org.

A Taste of Tai Chi– 5:30-6:45pm. 2nd Wednesday. Dr. Paul Lam’s program. Qigong warm ups, Tai Chi for Health, Balance. Suitable for all levels. “MMLE” Meet Me At La Encantada is a weekly community gathering. No charge.

La Encantada, 2905 E Skyline. 520-780-6751.

Heather@HeatherChalon.com. HeatherChalon.com.

Tibetan Bowl Meditation – 6pm. Led by Michael Beale. Transformative meditation to connect consciousness with the higher self. No charge.

Unity in the Valley, 17630 S Camino De Las Quintas. 520-625-5687. UnityGV@yahoo.com.

UnityGreenValley.org.

Ascended Masters’ Introductory Classes – 6:30pm.

Learn to open your heart and connect with your individualized I AM Presence; the source of all the abundance you will ever need. No charge. Center for Integrative Psychotherapy, 6105 E Grant Rd. 520-795-4147.

Info@TheTemple.ws. TempleOfThePresence.org.

Spirit Lab – 7-8:30pm. Third Wednesday. A conversational potluck for 20s-50s adults. Explore aspects of different faith traditions, discuss our personal experiences of the divine, examine religion and culture, and play with progressive theological ideas. No charge.

St. Philip’s in the Hills Church, 4440 N Campbell Ave. 520-342-8998. Bulldog2212@gmail.com.

StPhilipsTucson.org.

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Catalina Farmers Market Artworks and More – 8am-12pm. Fresh produce, baked goods, salmon, range-fed beef, artisans, unique gifts, food court, more. 16733 N Oracle Rd, Catalina.

970-903-0529. MichaelisPlaza@gmail.com.

77NorthMarketPlace.com.

Trail Dust Town Farmers Market – 9am-1pm.

Formerly Jesse Owens Market. Bring the family and enjoy everything this premiere farmers’ market has to offer. No charge. Trail Dust Town, 6541 E Tanque Verde Rd. HeirloomFM.com.

Elder Circle St. Francis in the Foothills – 1011am. Second Friday. A safe, respectful place for harvesting your life; a project of the Center for Community Dialogue. No charge. 4625 E River Rd. 520-405-1926. LBosch@OurFamilyServices.org.

OurFamilyServices.org.

Friday Farmers’ Market at Broadway Village – 10am-2pm. Southern Arizona’s only indoor (A/C)/ outdoor venue. Organic produce, meats, prepared foods, baked goods, coffee/teas, cheese, eggs, plants, artisans, body care, massage, music.

Broadway/Country Club. 520-603-8116.

FoodInRoot UAMC Farmers’ Market – 10am2pm. Every week at UAMC on the plaza south of the hospital. Great Food and Music. No charge.

UA Medical Center, NW Corner of Speedway and Campbell. 520-261-6982. Tim@FoodInRoot.com.

FoodInRoot.com.

Community of Light Healing and Message Circle – 12-1pm. Metaphysical and spiritual gathering for healing, prophecy, enlightenment and growth. Donations welcome. Unscrewed Theater, 3244 E Speedway Blvd. 520-403-6156. YeahRightRo@gmail.com.

CommunityOfLightTucson.com.

Healing Meditation & Message Circle – 12-1pm.

Guided healing meditation. Everyone receives a message. Donation. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142. Dfn1@icloud.com.

United-Fellowship-Chapel.com.

Healthy Happy Hour – 5:30-6:30pm. 3rd Friday. Happy hour along with a 20-30 minute presentation followed by a question/answer period.

Join us for wine, lemonade, community.

No charge. WellnessFirst!, 3861 N First Ave. 520-209-1755. TransformMedpLLC@aol.com.

3861WellnessFirst.com.

saturday FoodInRoot St. Philip’s Plaza Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. One of the largest farmers markets in Southwestern Arizona and has a regional reputation for the number of local farmers it supports. No charge. St. Philips Plaza, 4380 N Campbell Ave. FoodInRoot.com.

Oro Valley Farmers Market – 8am-12pm. 30 vendor stalls. Every 2nd Saturday fun events are planned to introduce more customers to this neighborhood gem. No charge. Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N Oracle Rd. Heirloomfm.com.

Rincon Valley Farmers’ Market – 8am1pm. Organic produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, ironworks, arts and crafts by local artisans. 12500 E Old Spanish Trail. 520-591-BARN. RVFM@RinconInstitute.org. RVFM.org.

The Nature of Dreams – 9-10am. 1st and 3rd Saturdays. Discussions on validity of dreams, meanings of symbols, interpretations and beliefs from different cultures. Facilitator: Rev. Howard Milwich. By

donation. United Fellowship Chapel, Inc, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-444-3392. DFN1@icloud.com.

United-Fellowship-Chapel.com.

Plaza Palomino Saturday Market – 9am-1pm.

Fresh produce, breads, coffee, tea, plants, tamales, salsa and emu oil products. Live music. 2970 N Swan Rd. 520-523-1005.

Simple Staging for Home Sellers – 1-3pm. Second Saturday. Soon-to-be Home Sellers! Come learn easy-to-follow staging techniques to prepare your home for the market. Taught by professional stager/ realtor. $10 Donation to local pet shelter. RSVP for Address. 520-870-2108. KGeisRealtor@gmail.com.

KathleenGeisRealtor.com.

classifieds A N I M A L C O M M U N I C AT I O N A N D ENERGY HEALING. Better understand your animal to enhance your relationship, address behavioral issues, learn what your pet needs to be healthy. Judy Ferrig, M.S., 520-245-4214, OpenPathways-EnergyandCommunication.com.

N AT U R A L LY H E A LT H Y W E I G H T L O S S W I T H AW E S O M E R E S U LT S , and Diabetic Friendly. I’m winning my weight loss battle without hunger or fatigue.

Website: WinWin.ValentusMovie.com. Call/text: Katie at 520-286-6177.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. Phoenix Natural Awakenings magazine franchise available for sale. Start a career you can be passionate about. Home based business complete with comprehensive training and support system. Call 239-530-1377 or visit our website; NaturalAwakeningsMag.com/MyMagazine.

RESTORE YOUR CREDIT. Lexington Law offers a free consultation with a Credit Consultant. Regain your financial health.

1-800-908-5043.

DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 day vacation. Tax deductable, free towing, includes all paperwork.

1-800-398-9807.

EMERGENCIES CAN STRIKE AT ANY TIME. Wise Food Storage makes it easy to prepare with tasty, easy-to-cook meals that have a 25-year shelf life. Free sample. Call: 1-800-910-0311.

GOT AN OLDER CAR, BOAT OR RV? Do the humane thing. Donate it to the Humane Society. 1-800-930-2970.

GOT KNEE PAIN? Back Pain? Shoulder Pain? Get a pain-relieving brace -little or NO cost to you. Medicare Patients Call Health Hotline Now: 1- 800-371-0846.

IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE TOOK THE BLOOD THINNER XARELTO and had complications due to internal bleeding after January 2012, you may be due financial compensation. Injuryfone 1-800-657-9434.

SAFE STEP WALK-IN TUB ALERT FOR SENIORS. Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic jets. Less than 4 inch step-in. Wide door. Anti-slip floors.

American made. Installation included.

Call: 800-958-3893 for $750 Off. SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. Unable to work?

Denied benefits? We can help. Win or pay nothing. Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-789-7615 to start your application today.

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1-800-660-9935.

TRY THE VIBRACUSSOR. Medical Massage Treatment Tool for deep relief of joint and muscle tissue pain and restrictions. Randy L.M.T. 520-312-9563.

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ASTROLOGY

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Thirty years of experience in bodywork therapies and SKIN APPEAL acupuncture give Cera an edge when it comes to intention and 520-398-9886 choices.

Offerings of Chinese cera@ceralynnlac.com herbal therapy, acupuncture, www.ceralynnlac.com massage, nutritional guidance, lymphatic specialties, infrared sauna, skincare, plus Acu-Facials bring unsurCera L.Ac., LMT, Aesthetician passedLynn radiance.

AROMATHERAPY RITUAL BY KATE’S MAGIK

215 N Court Ave, 85701 520-743-1486 • RitualTucson.com Ritual by Kate’s Magik is an intimate boutique that carries 100% pure aromatherapy products and ceremonial supplies. Ritual also offers a variety of aromatherapy-focused massages designed to help people relieve stress, move through grief or promote love, healing and success. See ad, page 23.

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Millie Silvio 520-603-8395 MSilvio@cox.net In person, by phone or Skype Let Millie help you better understand the people in your life - family, romance, career.

Readings include chart for yourself and one other person.

With a greater understanding of yourself and the other person, the relationship can be enhanced. Great party entertainment. Gift certificates available.

TUCSON ASTROLOGERS’ GUILD

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520-625-5762 TucsonAstrologersGuild.net

Serving Tucson’s astrological community since 1979. Meets the second Friday of every month, with Saturday workshops most months. Please see their calendar listing for the location of this month’s meeting. Sign up on the website to receive emails about events and location each month.

BEDS ARIZONA BEDS

Jeff Saunders 7881 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, 85704 520-742-2337 Jeff@AZBeds.net • AZBeds.net Chemically sensitive or would prefer a healthy sleeping alternative? We feature Organicpedic by OMI. These mattresses are the purest on the market and utilize eco and cruelty-free wool, organic cotton and pure organic latex. Now showing at Table Talk, 7876 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley. See ad, page 5.

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BODYWORK ARMORLESS BODY THERAPIES

Randy Usem, LMT, Radix Practitioner Near Campbell & Grant 520-312-9563 • Armorless.net TucsonMassageAndBodyTherapy.com Randy has 28 years of bodywork experience, providing treatments that are stress busting or for specific issues. Sometimes sessions are enhanced and integrated with mind-body awareness experiments. The client uses sound, breath and movement to contact feelings and access deep tension and energy release. See ad, page 35.

BIO-TOUCH CENTER

5634 E Pima St, 85712 520-323-7951 Office@JustTouch.com • JustTouch.com Voted one of Tucson’s top alternative healing centers.

Sessions offered on a donation basis. Classes held monthly. Massage therapists and nurses receive continuing education credits. See ad, page 34.

INTUITIVE HANDS MOBILE MASSAGE Don May, LMT Location: House Calls, Office Calls The Harmony Hut • 2467 N Treat (Grant & Country Club) 520-730-0656 DonMay.MassageTherapy.com

Enjoy the deeply healing benefits of therapeutic massage in the comfort of your home or office (or at The Harmony Hut’s massage studio). Relieve chronic pain, release stress, or recover from injuries with Don’s nurturing Integrative Bodywork (blending traditional massage modalities with Craniosacral and Reiki). Don is known for his “ground​ed​ness” (a deeply calm presence), which allows clients to enter a state of deep relaxation with ease. See ad, page 35.

LOTUS MASSAGE & WELLNESS CENTER

2850 E Grant Rd, 85716 520-326-7700 • LotusTucson.com For massage that relieves long-held tension, alleviates pain and brings lasting therapeutic benefits—while feeling great—call Lotus Center. Enjoy deep tissue massage, specialty techniques or combination treatments at no extra cost. You’ll appreciate our soothing setting and exceptional therapists. See ad, page 35.

NEW LEAF MASSAGE THERAPY

WINTERHAVEN HEALTH CENTER

Massage Therapy specializing in relief and treatment of pain and injuries. Stephanie has experience and training with a wide variety of massage therapy techniques.

Also certified in neuromuscular therapy. A session at the New Leaf Studio is helpful for conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic back and neck pain and more. See ad, page 34.

Dr. Conlee, chiropractor neurologist, diagnoses and treats such conditions as dystonia, ADHD, peripheral neuropathy, vertigo, migraine headaches, balance disorders, numbness, tingling, irritable bowel syndrome and other conditions related to neurologic function. Also available: acupuncture, physiotherapy, kinesiotape, nutrition and allergy testing. See ad, page 37.

Stephanie Dixon, LMT, CNMT 520-775-2367 SDixonLMT@NewLeafTucson.com NewLeafTucson.com

SANTA RITA SPRINGS

Dorothy Richmond, LMT Aquatic Massage, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Craniosacral, Watsu 520-622-4201 Watsu_Woman_Az@yahoo.com SantaRitaSprings.com

Aquatic Massage, or Watsu, immerses the body in 96-degree water, using flowing, wavelike movement and the water’s resistance to stretch and free joints, muscles, connective tissue and nerves while your therapist keeps your nose above water. Wave patterns of energy release tension into the flow and regenerate tissue. Deep relaxation frees the mind.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GLOBAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS GROUP Anne McKechnie Senior Director 9 520-990-5268

Improving physical, environmental, financial and personal health are priorities for almost everyone.

The Global Wealth and Wellness Group provides opportunities that help people balance these four aspects and thus improve a person’s overall quality of life. For a free consultation, call Anne at 520-990-5268. See ad, page 17.

CHIROPRACTIC ALAN D. CROSS, D.C., P.C.

AAA Accident & Injury Clinic 6700 N Oracle, #502, 85704 520​-797-4177 • AlanCrossDC.com Chiropractic care for accident victims, people suffering from headaches and/or bodily pain, and those concerned with general well-being. Utilization of the gentle and highly effective Atlas Orthogonal approach. Convenient office hours. Most insurances ac/cepted. See ad, page 7.

Dr. Nathan Conlee 3020 N Country Club Rd, 87516 520-322-6161 PerformanceNeurology.com

CLASSES SKILLFULLY AWARE

Dr. Mark Pirtle Lynda Pirtle 520-981-9911 • Classes@SkillfullyAware.com SkillfullyAware.com Online Skillfully Aware classes coming December 1st. To support your New Year’s resolutions, learn to use meditation and mindfulness to work with stress and emotional self-regulation. Use discount code NA20 to receive a 20% discount. Email inquiries to: Info@skillfullyaware.com.

COACHING COUNSELING & GUIDANCE ARMORLESS BODY THERAPIES

Randy Usem, LMT, Radix Practitioner Near Campbell & Grant 520-312-9563 TucsonEmotionalAndTraumaTherapy.com TucsonMassageAndBodyTherapy.com Affordable alternative or addition to traditional therapy. Radix is a neo-Reichian, deep feeling, regressive process similar to bio-energetics and primal therapy.

Exploring with breath, body awareness, centering and grounding to access anger, fear, grief, longing and restore love, trust, pleasure, fulfillment and aliveness. See ad, page 35.

HEALTHY COUPLES

Bill White, M.A., Love Coach 520-319-9132 • TheHealthyCouple.com Quick and dramatic results are common. Bill is a master at navigating relationship challenges to restore love and play. Resolve anger, arguments, emotional distancing, broken trust, childhood influences. Free consultation.

Satisfaction guaranteed.

HUMAN POTENTIAL COACH

Renee Powers, Ph.D. Certified Wellness Coach & Holistic Life Coach 520-222-9063 • GetInspired@live.com HumanPotentialCoach.com Struggling and looking for guidance and support in your life? Renée coaches individuals who are ready to take their life to the next level. Goal attainment, relationships, business, health/wellness, fulfillment & life balance. Coaching sessions are personal, professional and confidential. See ad, page 16.

OPTIMISM OUTFITTERS

Chris Gwozdz 5215 N Sabino Canyon Rd 520-547-0951 Chris@OptimismOutfitters.com OptimismOutfitters.com Optimism Outfitters offers peer-inspired coaching to get you on a life path to recovery.

Supported by a self-developed recovery plan, you will refine your footwork and stay on track to become optimistic and resilient in a changing world.

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INTESTINAL HEALTH INSTITUTE

Dr. Jo Ruddy, Metaphysical Life Coach and Clinical Master Hypnotherapist, along with Jodi Hardy, M.A., LPC and highly experienced psychotherapist, offer metaphysical approaches to healing and creating lasting change in your life. Located at WellnessFIRST! See ad, page 2.

Sheila Shea, M.A., has 38 years of experience and is board certified. Her institute offers colon hydrotherapy, GAPS counseling and groups and workshops. She specializes in colonoscopy preparation, diet and detoxification support and abdominal massage. Heal your gut, heal your body. See ad, page 23.

Jo Ruddy and Jody Hardy 3861 N First Ave 520-881-4237 CounselingConceptsLLC.org

520-325-9686 Intestines@SheilaShea.com IntestinalHealthInstitute.com

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SKYLINE HEALTHWORKS Sandra Joy Van Hall 2230 E Speedway Blvd, 85719 520-299-5158

Detoxify and improve your health with colon hydrotherapy. Let me be your “waste management” expert. Call today for a free phone consultation and have all your questions and concerns answered. Making this a comfortable and “ease-ful” experience is my specialty.

VERY SPECIAL ALTERNATIVES Vonnie Schultz Albrecht, RN 3861 N First Ave, 85719 520-403-1686 VerySpecialAlternatives@gmail.com

FDA-approved system integrated with full, closed-gravity option.

Dual-filtered, UV-purified water; disposable speculums.

Probiotic reflorastation.

Affordable rates and packages.

RN with 29 years of experience—18 with colon hydrotherapy. Ear coning, phlebotomy and IV therapy, The One Command.

Flexible hours include weekends. See ad, page 2.

COMPUTER SERVICES

DENTISTRY 1601 N Tucson Blvd, Ste 35 520-326-0082 Smile@KrizmanDental.com

A centrally located biologic, and integrative dental office with Tucson’s only International academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology accredited dentist. Specializing in general & cosmetic dentistry, mercury-free fillings, safe amalgam removal, implants, extractions, cavitation treatment, and ozone therapy. Call for appointment today. See ad, page 26.

MEDICINE WHEEL DENTAL

Dr. Steven A. Swidler, DDS Dr. Kenneth C. Glass, DDS 4650 W Jojoba Dr, 85745 520-743-7101 • MedicineWheelDental.com Medicine Wheel Dental is Tucson’s premier holistic integrative dental practice.

Utilizing a balanced mix of traditional dentistry with exclusive naturopathic, holistic and alternative modalities, Medicine Wheel Dental provides the highest level of personalized dental care. “With awareness, we can make a choice.” See ad on back cover.

DIAPER SERVICE

CRYOTHERAPY EVOLVE PHYSICAL THERAPY 3461 E Speedway Blvd, 85716 520-425-0379 Evolve-PT.com

Evolve Physical Therapy provides natural healing therapies, including Whole Body Cryotherapy, Dry Needling, Ultrasound Therapy, Cold Laser Therapy, and more to promote ultimate wellness, relieve pain and inflammation, recover from injury and promote wellbeing. Call now to schedule your service. See ad, page 19.

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JEANNE ANNE KRIZMAN, DMD, MPH Reiki Master

GE COMPUTING AND INTERNET SERVICES

Don Gibbens 520-332-1485 • CompDoc@gogibbenscom GE Computing and Internet Services ? Call Facebook: the Doctor! me, office One of Don’s Taglines is, te “Computer Sick? Call the Doctor.” He has been helping s 5 people keep their computers 42-2367 and technology working f​ or bbens.com over 30 years​. ​As one of​ nd Internet Services Don’s customers ​said, “​You don’t make me feel stupid”. House calls and via remote.​ See ad, page 19.

INFINITE SELF CREATIONS

SUN SPROUT

Cloth Diaper Delivery Service 520-351-2370 Ileana@SunSprout.us SunSprout.us Sun Sprout Cloth Diaper Delivery Service brings clean cotton diapers to your door every week and cleans the dirty ones for you. Choose the ecological alternative to disposable diapers. To set up your service, call or visit website.

ENERGY WORK ENERGY HEALING/EFT-ADV

Barbara Brennan, Graduate of School of Healing, EFT Practitioner, Psyche-K 520-909-3455 • EnergyBalancingAZ.com

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Experience positive results in one appointment. Phyllis is highly intuitive and gets directly to the root of your health, relationship and career issues.

Pain, depression/anxiety, financial problems and sexual trauma resolution. Call now and get your confidence back.

5343 S Civano Blvd, 85747 520-401-4486 SWrightISC.wix.com/ISelfCreations Susan Wright and Infinite Self Creations offers the John of God Crystal Healing Bed sessions, Reiki, Reiki attunements, Crystal Intuitive classes, and Certified Theta Healing. The JOG crystal bed is blessed by the entities giving you a high level of healing being done by the spirit beings.

INTEGRATIVE ENERGY THERAPIES Candace Studebaker 520-818-3848 SheHawk12@aol.com IntetrativeEnergyTherapies.com

Treating and balancing the 9 parts of the body’s energy system support the selfhealing body. Techniques are taught to support the individual’s needs.

Emotional and spiritual issues are addressed during each session.

LIFEFORCE RENEWAL

Patrice St. Clair, Reiki Master Practitioner, ICRT Aromatherapy, Numerologist, Feng Shui Consultant 949-412-5127 • StClair516@hotmail.com LifeForceRenewal.net Transformation on the cellular level with shamanic crystal Reiki to raise your vibration; chakra clearing with Tibetan bowls; aromatherapy aura cleansing; numerology charts; shamanic medicine card reading; readings to connect with your Spirit Guides.

OPEN PATHWAYS

Judy Ferrig, M.S., IARP Energy, Healing and Communications 520-245-4214 OpenPathways-EnergyAndCommunication.com Energetic healing for people and animals is key to well-being and health. I use a variety of modalities such as Reiki, chakra and aura clearing, visualization and balancing with stones, crystals, sound, color and essences to work on the most effective vibrational level. Medical studies support the work I do as instrumental in healing. CEs available for all Reiki levels.

SPIRITUAL HYPNOSIS AND HEALING HANDS

Johanna Alley 520-370-1306 • JWalley@protonmail.ch JohannaAlley.com Are you ready to change your life? Johanna has 30 years of hypnosis and energy healing experience (and many more of life!). Through Past Life Regression learn the cause; through multi-faceted energy healing realign your energies to manifest your authentic self-actualized life. See ad, page 13.

HAIR SALONS PROJEKK

Modern Organic Hairdressing 204 W Grant Rd 520-331-9006 • ProjekkHair@yahoo.com Facebook: ProjekK In the courtyard of Placita de la Luna, enter ProjekK hair studio and notice the scents of pine, rosemary and sage. Stylist Kathie features U.K.-inspired cuts that need minimal styling. Hair color is ammonia-free and organic, providing beautiful, professional results.

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DESERT WELLNESS NUTRITION

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Enjoy fresher and better tasting foods, promoting health and wellness, creating sustainability in the environment, boosting the local economy and having fun. Find organic produce and wholesome food from local farmers. UAMC: Fri, 10am-2pm; St. Phillip’s Farmers’ Markets: Sat and Sun, 8am-1pm; Carondelet St. Joseph’s: 4th Tues of each month, 10am-2pm; Carondelet St. Mary’s: 3rd Tues of each month, 4-7:30pm.

125 W Calle De Las Tiendas, 103A, Green Valley, 85614 520-625-3665 • DesertWN.com

plus: thyroid health JUNE

Desert Wellness is a local health food store dedicated to helping the community access high quality health/nutrition products. The store’s owner, Christina Roberts, is a nutritionist and certified holistic health coach, qualified to guide customers to healthier lifestyles.

plus: balanced man JULY

FLOATATION SPA LEVITY FLOAT AND WELLNESS CENTER

By appointment only 520-339-6674 • LevityRising.com

Floatation is the experience of immersing oneself in a specially designed tank that contains 12 inches of water and 800 pounds of Epson salt, within a Rise above it all;lightproof environment that induces soundproof, oatationaissensation the experience of immersing Stress, tension and of weightlessness. ne’s self in a specially designed tank pain dissipate and the mind is free to explore a at contains 12” of water and 700 lbs. meditative state.

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GARDEN THERAPY

HEALTH SCREENING PROACTIVE HEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC Lynda Witt ACCT Certified Thermographer 520-235-7036 ProactiveHealthSolutions.org

Screening thermography has the opportunity to detect changes at any stage in the development of breast cancer, from the first year to when a tumor is dense enough to be seen with mammography. This early detection of change can lead to earlier diagnosis and better treatment options, as well as the opportunity for patients and their healthcare practitioners to intervene at an early stage with preventive treatment. See ad, page 2.

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empowering youth plus: creativity SEPTEMBER

healing music plus: yoga OCTOBER

community game changers plus: chiropractic NOVEMBER

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YUME JAPANESE

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Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson offers a scientifically proven two month long healing walk program that reduces anxiety, stress, and sadness and promotes joy and peacefulness.

For details and start dates, visit YumeGardens.org.

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HEALTHY EATING CLAIRE’S CAFE & ART GALLERY 16140 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, 85739 520-825-2525 • ClairesCafe.net

Aim for the moon. If you miss,

Claire’s Cafe & Art Gallery serves home-cooked breakfasts and lunches daily, 7am-3pm. Vegetarian, gluten-free and other dietary needs are easily accommodated. The gallery includes original artwork, jewelry, leather goods and greeting cards. See ad, page 10.

you may hit a star. ~W. Clement Stone

GOURMET GIRLS GLUTEN FREE BAKERY/BISTRO 5845 N Oracle Rd, 85704 520-408-9000 GourmetGirlsGlutenFree.com Tues-Sun 7am-3pm, Fri-Sat 5-8pm

Do you have celiac disease or suffer from gluten intolerance?

Visit Tucson’s only completely gluten-free bakery/bistro where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or freshly baked treats in a relaxed and friendly environment, without worrying about cross contamination. Now serving dinner on Friday and Saturday. See ad, page 17.

GOVINDA’S NATURAL FOODS BUFFET CHAITANYA CULTURAL CENTER

711 E Blacklidge Dr, 85719 520-792-0630 • GovindasOfTucson.com Enjoy resort-like atmosphere of waterfalls, peacocks, fountains and gardens while relishing international vegetarian cuisine emphasizing healthy organic produce.

Dinner under $10. Join us for weekly Sunday Festival at 5:30pm with musical meditation, spiritual discourse and dinner at 7pm for $3.

LOVIN’ SPOONFULS

Vegetarian Restaurant 2990 N Campbell Ave, 85719 520-325-7766 • LovinSpoonfuls.com Lovin’ Spoonfuls offers breakfast, lunch and dinner in a gracious atmosphere, perfect for dining with friends, family and business associates. Awards and accolades include Tucson Lifestyle magazine’s Best Vegetarian Restaurant, Tucson Weekly’s Best of Tucson and VegNews’ Best Vegetarian Restaurant.

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HOLISTIC HEALTH/ ALTERNATIVE HEALING AMY KALAMA HOCHREITER 520-272-4290 • 877-300-1279 AmyHochreiterCoaching.com

Awakening Heart energy, Amy Kalama’s gentle hands, ACT, and whole person health coaching facilitates your body, mind, heart and soul to restore health, wellness, reinvigorate your being and allow your transformation. Cleanse your cellular and energy bodies by Awakening your HeartLight.

COYOTE HEALING CENTER

David C. Rupley, Jr, MD(H) 700 N Country Club Rd, Ste 110, 85716 DCRupley@gmail.com CoyoteHealingCenter.com Coyote Healing Center is using a new instrument that generates pulsed electromagnetic fields. Tremendous results are reported, including relief from sciatic pain, improved energy, enhanced healing, increased range of motion and relief from depression.

Sessions can be scheduled with or without consultation. See ad, page 38.

JOURNEY TO WELLNESS

Pam McMahon-Vorrasi, Ph.D., CHt 520-730-0236 • LifeHealer.org Pam McMahon-Vorrasi offers ear candling, infrared sauna detox, ionic detox footbath, reflexology, Reiki, hypnotherapy, herbal and nutritional counseling and creates wellness plans together with her clients. She is committed to helping clients achieve health, wellness and spiritual well-being. See ad, page 16.

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MARY ACKERLEY MD, MD(H), ABIHM Board-Certified Psychiatrist, Doctor of Homeopathy, Certified Biotoxin Specialist 520-299-5694 MaryMD@MyPassion4Health.com MyPassion4Health.com

Mary Ackerley is a classicallytrained, board-certified psychiatrist specializing in chronic fatigue, mold sickness, anxiety and depression. Visit her website and read her articles to learn more. See ad, page 21.

HOME SERVICES PURMAID LLC 520-834-8040 PurMaid.com

PurMaid LLC entering their 10th year of providing professional green cleaning services to Arizona homes and businesses. See ad on page 20.

HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY NORTHSTAR HYPERBARICS

Dr. Carol Henrinks, MD 7598 N La Cholla Blvd, 85741 520-229-1238 • NorthStarHBOT.com Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) saturates the body with oxygen, reducing inflammation and enhancing recovery from central nervous system injury including: traumatic brain injury, post-concussion syndrome, stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, birth injury, autism, spinal cord injury, near drowning, anoxic brain injury and other conditions. See ad, page 14.

HYPNOTHERAPY

MEDITATION SKILLFULLY AWARE

ALAS HYPNOTHERAPY AND LIFE COACHING

Dr. Tomas Sepulveda 6510 E 22nd St, 85710 520-885-0575 • ALASLifeCoaching.com

Experience fast and lasting change!

Hypnotherapy can help with Sepulvedafears uses powerful techniques like NLP and overcomingDr.addictions, Offering and phobias,Hypnosis. insomnia, stress interventions for these and other conditions: relief, motivation foraddictions, success, anxiety, depression, anger, stress, and phobias, weight issues. correcting bad habits,fears anxiety to schedule your appointment today. relief, improvingCall memory, weight loss, self-esteem, Don’tandlimit athletic performance more. your challenges, Dr.See Tomas Sepulveda yourself with new and empowering habits challenge your limits that you pursue passionately. See ad, page 32.

Hypnotherapy and Life Coaching

www.ALASLifeCoaching.com SepulvedaRT@Gmail.com INTEGRATIVE HYPNOTHERAPY 520-885-0575 Jeri Mills, se MD, CCH habla español

3333 N Campbell Ave, Ste 12, 85719 520-395-0340

Integrative Hypnotherapy. Use this powerful tool to make lifestyle changes including: weight loss, smoking cessation, improving study habits and test taking skills, releasing fears and phobias, releasing the effects of trauma and more. First visit, 25% discount.

PAST LIFE REGRESSION

Tina Kelly, RN, CHt 1760 E River Rd, Ste 116, 85718 520-225-0307 TucsonPastLifeRegression.com TinaKellyRN.com

LIFE COACHING/ COUNSELORS

ALAS HYPNOTHERAPY AND LIFE COACHING

Dr. Tomas Sepulveda 6510 E 22nd St, 85710 520-885-0575 • ALASLifeCoaching.com

Dr. Mark Pirtle Lynda Pirtle 520-981-9911 •Classes@SkillfullyAware.com SkillfullyAware.com Online Skillfully Aware classes coming December 1st. To support your New Year’s resolutions, learn to use meditation and mindfulness to work with stress and emotional self-regulation. Use discount code NA20 to receive a 20% discount. Email inquiries to: Info@SkillfullyAware.com.

METAPHYSICAL GIFTS & SUPPLIES ARIZONA LAPIDARY & GEM ROUGH 4699 E Pima St, Suite 101, 85712 (NW Corner, Pima & Swan) 520-399-6641 • ArizonaLapidary.com

Experience fast and lasting change!

Tucson’s cleanest, friendliest Life Coaching will help you Rock Shop is open to the improve your personal and/or Dr. Sepulveda uses powerful techniques like public NLP and year round. Minerals, Offering interventions for these and other Metaphysical Stones, professionalHypnosis. life, including: Crystals, conditions: addictions, anxiety, depression, anger, stress, Cutting, Polovercoming fears, personal Cabochons, fears and phobias, weight issues. ishing, Jewelry Design & development, improving Call todirection schedule your appointment today. relationships, getting Repair. Come on in and see us. in life, defining goals and We love sharing our rocks Don’t challenges, developing action plans,limit reduc- your with you.

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Hypnotherapy and Life Coaching www.ALASLifeCoaching.com VOCAL VELOCITY STUDIO SepulvedaRT@Gmail.com Stephanie Sikes, Founder, MA, MC, BCC 520-885-0575 se habla español

Tina utilizes hypnosis to unlock past life memories. Open the door to countless possibilities for healing, self-exploration and change.

Deepen your understanding of your life purpose and soul lessons.

Recognize repetitive dramas and release negative unconscious feelings and beliefs that currently manifest in your life. Tina is fully trained in clinical hypnosis. See ad, page 25.

INSURANCE MICHELLE OREHEK

Farmers Insurance 6340 N Campbell Ave, Ste 100, 85718 C: 520-260-7886 • O: 520-789-7236 MOrehek@FarmersAgent.com Spend 15 minutes with Michelle and you will learn just how important it is to understand the insurance you have and how you might even save money with better coverage.

Farmers is there 24/7 when you need us. Call Michelle for the best coverage at the best rate.

Creative Life Communication Coaching 520-909-8989​• SGSikes@comcast.net

Stephanie’s eclectic professional 20+-year career experience is working with couples, families,​addiction recovery and​women’s challenges. Her energy, creative spirit and non-judgmental approach fosters a trusting relationship and is the key to her clients’ ability to succeed. ​Y​oung adults and children​are ​ also ​an ​area of specialization. See ad, page 10.

MASSAGE DOUG RUPEL LMT

Hawaiian, Deep Muscle, Sports Massage 3233 N 1st Ave 520-406-8935 Doug graduated from Desert Institute in 1985, studied under Marie Hansen in the art of intensive deep work and studied Lomi Lomi with Abraham a kahuna from Hawaii. He is certified in Body Talk Access and provider of Body Walking. Choose Breathe Wellness Studios for relaxation and rejuvenation.

SPIRITSCHILD

A Unique Gift Shop 3870 W River Rd, #120 520-744-4402 • SpiritsChild.com Your resource for one-of-a-kind gifts including crystals, jewelry, candles, music, books and spiritual tools for practitioners and students alike. See the calendar section for personal and spiritual development classes, workshops and book signings. Truly a spiritual oasis awaiting your exploration.

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MUSIC

PERSONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

VOCAL VELOCITY STUDIO

Stephanie Sikes, Founder, MA, MC, BCC 520-909-8989​• SGSikes@comcast.net With proper diaphragmatic vocal (breath) placement and simple ear training practice, a novice singer can become quite proficient. ​Lessons are 90 minutes of fun ​and​ amazing training, rhythm a​ nd​ song. ​W​ith ​ a solid foundation, you can choose to sing any genre of music​.​See ad, page 10.

WHOLISTIC FAMILY MEDICINE Dr. Lance Morris 1601 N Tucson Blvd, Ste 37, 85716 520-322-8122 WFMedicine@gmail.com ResonantSoundTherapy.com

Dr. Morris treats all conditions, pediatric through geriatric, emphasizing ‘”nature cure” to heal mind, body and spirit.

Developer of Resonant Sound Therapy. See website for more information.

LEGAL SERVICES DECONCINI MCDONALD YETWIN & LACY, P.C.

PAST LIFE REGRESSION

2525 E Broadway Blvd, Ste 200, 85716 520-322-5000 • DMYL.com

JOURNEY TO WELLNESS

uals and businesses for 40+ years. This local, full-service law firm offers assistance with estate, retirement, and succession planning; real estate; business law, including emerging businesses/start-ups, contracts, taxation, intellectual property, and litigation. For a list of practice areas, see DMYL.com. See ad, page 6.

Pam McMahon-Vorrasi offers ear candling, infrared sauna detox, ionic detox footbath, reflexology, Reiki, hypnotherapy, herbal and nutritional counseling and creates wellness plans together with her clients. She is committed to helping clients achieve health, wellness and spiritual well-being. See ad, page 16.

Pam McMahon-Vorrasi, Ph.D., CHt 520-730-0236 DMYL has been providing quality legal services for individ- LifeHealer.org

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE DR. DEEANN SABER, NMD

WellnessFIRST! 3861 N First Ave, 85719 520-209-1755 • 3861WellnessFirst.com

TINA KELLY, RN, CHt

1760 E River Rd, Ste 116, 85718 520-225-0307 TucsonPastLifeRegression.com TinaKellyRN.com

Tina utilizes hypnosis to unlock Dr. Saber is a primary care past life memories. Open the naturopathic physician who door to countless possibilities specializes in endocrinology for healing, self-exploration and functional medicine. Using and change. Deepen your science-based information as understanding of your life well as your personal purpose and soul lessons. symptoms, we will together Recognize repetitive dramas find the best way to optimal and release negative unconscious feelings and health. See ad, page 2. beliefs that currently manifest in your life. Tina is fully trained in clinical hypnosis. See ad, page 25.

NATUREMEDICA NATUROPATHIC CLINIC & DETOX SPA Judy Gianni, NMD Katie Rose, NMD Kam Tecaya, NMD 1 W. Wetmore Rd, #101, 85705 520-887-4287 • Naturemedica.net

Hormone balancing, bioidentical hormones, thyroid issues, gastrointestinal complaints, autoimmune disorders, skin conditions, allergies, pediatrics, weight-loss, acupuncture, colon hydrotherapy, nutritional IVs, well-woman exams, quick care clinic.

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PATIENT ADVOCATES RN PATIENT ADVOCATES, PLLC Karen Mercereau, RN, iRNPA 3212 N Anderson Dr, 85716 520-743-7008 Info@PatientAdvocates.com PatientAdvocates.com

Facing acute illness or chronic conditions or a new diagnosis? Learn more about why this is happening and explore all your treatment options. We protect and guide you in your healthcare—asking those questions you don’t know how to ask.

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TAO TIME

Dale Bruder 4851 E Hampton St, 85712 520-331-1956 New moon seminars engaging spiritual alchemy in a Zen Taoist way. Shojo 72 days over 2 ½ lunar cycles in an I Ching mandala of 12 hexagrams.

Be in a time of blossoming, realize something and manifest it. Register at DaleBruder.com. See ad, page 30.

PHYSICAL THERAPY APPLIED PHYSICAL MEDICINE + TYGIEL PHYSICAL THERAPY

Noah Abrahams, PT, DPT 6606 E Carondelet Dr, 85710 520-296-8513 Noah@AppliedPhysicalMedicine.com AppliedPhysicalMedicine.com Dr. Noah Abrahams believes that you can live without debilitating, nagging or simply frustrating pain. His expertise in manual therapy, coupled with his intuitive Home Therapeutic exercise plans will allow the client to return to function quickly. See ad, page 30.

PET SERVICES ANIMAL ALLY OF ARIZONA

Nancy McDonald Certified Canine Massage Therapist 520-591-2950 • AnimalAllyAZ@gmail.com Is your pet recovering from injury or illness, or just getting on in years? Animal Ally can help. Using massage, Reiki, aromatherapy and communication, Nancy guides and assists you and your pet in achieving optimum health, naturally. $20 off first appointment. Call to schedule a session today. See ad, page 16.

PRICKLY PEAR HOLISTIC VETERINARY CARE

Lauren Genow, DVM, CVA, CVSMT 520-979-7273 PricklyPearVet@gmail.com PricklyPearVet.com Prickly Pear Holistic Veterinary Care is a mobile, holistic veterinary practice that specializes in acupuncture, herbal medicine, chiropractic therapy and Reiki for all animals including dogs, cats and horses. See ad, page 12.

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REAL ESTATE

SEXUALITY

KATHLEEN GEIS, REALTOR/STAGER JOURNEY TO WELLNESS 7330 N Oracle Rd, 85704 520-870-2108 • KathleenGeisRealtor.com Kathleen Geis offers real estate services with a metaphysical twist. She combines practical real estate experience with Usui Reiki Kathleen Geis,Law Realtor/Stager Training, of Attraction 7330 N. Oracle Road; #280, Tucson techniques and knowledge of 520-870-2108 Feng Shui. Free light staging.

KathleenGeisREALTOR.com See ad, page 24.

MELISSA DAWN RICH

Realtor Tierra Antigua Realty 7330 N Oracle Rd, Ste #280, 85704 520-406-0689 Info@ARichExperience.com ARichExperienceRealty.com From helping you find your dream home and negotiating the best deal, to providing innovative marketing solutions to help you sell your home, I will be you’re here as your Real Estate Professional and Consultant to help you every step of the way! See ad, page 36.

SALON/SPA SERVICES ALTERNATIVES IN HEALTH CARE DETOX THERAPY SPA Debbie Shaw, Owner 520-275-4510 • DetoxTherapySpa.com

Where all-natural health care meets all-natural beauty solutions. Specializing in all-natural weight loss, anti-aging treatments, skin care and pain management.

Unique equipment and treatments set us apart from everyone else. Look younger and be healthier naturally. See ad, page 11.

SCHOOLS/TRAINING ASIS MASSAGE EDUCATION Arin Weiss 520-343-0338 Tucson@AsisMassage.com ASISMassage.com

ASIS provides transpersonal, massage therapy trainings dedicated to the whole person. ASIS offers full-time and part-time programs with several start dates a year.

Students are introduced to a wide variety of massage and bodywork modalities. ASIS’s affordable, student massage clinic is open to the public. See ad, page 15.

Pam McMahon-Vorrasi, Ph.D., CHt 520-730-0236 LifeHealer.org Have you lost your spark? Dr. Pam can help you have confidence in your performance, overcome feelings of inadequacy, restore joy and boost your sex appeal. See ad, pages 16.

SKIN CARE GIGI70 NATURAL SKIN CARE

Gina “Gigi” Gianforti, Owner 300 E University Blvd, Ste 144, 85705 520-390-0081 • Facebook.com/Gigi70nsc Gigi70.SkincareTherapy.net Gigi is excited in helping you to feel as beautiful on the outside as you are on the inside! Specializing in Dermaplaning, also provides facials, waxing, manicures, pedicures & public workshops.

Grand Opening Specials applicable.

PLEXY LABORATORIES, LLC Acne treatment Jordan Austin 520-221-1856 • PlexyLabs.com

Plexy Laboratories LLC. provides an all-natural acne treatment that is unique to the market. By using Beta-Sitosterol in our topical acne lotion we can help balance and ultimately regulate your skin’s sebum production. Our ingredients are all-natural and organic based. See ad, page 6.

SOLAR ANN GOLSETH

Senior Field Energy Consultant 520-390-1901 • Mgolseth@SolarCity.com At SolarCity, we believe in a better way to power homes at a lower cost while contributing to a cleaner planet. Work with a local Tucson energy consultant and know that you are supporting Tucson jobs when you switch to cleaner cheaper solar power. To see if you qualify for free solar installation, call Ann directly at 520-390-1901.

SOUND THERAPY WHOLISTIC FAMILY MEDICINE Dr. Lance Morris 1601 N Tucson Blvd, Ste 37, 85716 520-322-8122 WFMedicine@gmail.com ResonantSoundTherapy.com

Dr. Morris treats all conditions, pediatric through geriatric, emphasizing ‘”nature cure” to heal mind, body and spirit.

Developer of Resonant Sound Therapy. See website for more information.

SPIRITUAL HEALING EXPLORING SPIRITUAL PATHS, LLC PO Box 64111, 85728 520-204-6866 ChloeBecca@gmail.com

Exploring Spiritual Paths “holds sacred space” for people to explore, identify and deepen their unique spiritual paths. To this end, Chloe provides a myriad of practices, such as walking the labyrinth or experiencing SoulCollage®, coupled with deep listening and dialogue

STILLNESS, LLC

Dr. Sylvaine Francine Spiritual Counselor 206-501-7575 • SylvaineFrancine.com In person, by phone and Skype Learn how to release your stress. Have you ever wondered how your life would be without the influencing patterns from your past and future lives? Transition to a place where you function happily in the present with authenticity, newly discovered strengths and enhanced potential. See website for testimonials.

SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING - TUCSON

Rev. Donald Graves Sunday Service: 3231 N Craycroft Rd, 85712 520-319-1042 • TucsonCSL.org Through partnering with possibility, expanding in consciousness, compassion and connection, and by offering spiritual tools that change lives, the Center for Spiritual Living Tucson provides an environment for spiritual deepening through classes in spiritual practice, community building activities and meaningful sharing. “It’s like coming home, in a good way.” Sunday Celebration Service 10:30am, 10am meditation. See ad, page 26.

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CHAPEL OF AWARENESS SPIRITUAL CHURCH

Rev. Jim McCaw, Pastor 931 N Fifth Ave RevJim@ChapelOfAwarenessTucson.net ChapelOfAwarenessTucson.net Sunday Service, 5pm.

Healing, meditation followed by a talk and angel messages. Develop your own clairaudience, clairvoyance, power of thought, healing and other psychic skills. You will learn to communicate with and know your own benevolent spiritual guides, guardian angels and spirit healers. Stillness meditation, concentration and healing will be taught and practiced in all classes. Parking in back.

COMMUNITY OF LIGHT

Meeting at the Unscrewed Theater 3244 E Speedway CommunityOfLightTucson.com Metaphysical and spiritual gathering of Lightworkers for healing, enlightenment, and growth. Friday Healing Circle at Noon. Sunday Service at 11am.

THE TEMPLE OF THE PRESENCE 11902 E Irvington Rd

520-751-2039, x100 TempleOfThePresence.org Saint Germain and the Ascended Masters stand ready to assist you. In their radiance, you will learn how to release the light from your Individualized I AM Presence. Find divine solutions to every challenge. Spiral upward to your ascension. Thursday classes, 7pm.

THE TEMPLE OF UNIVERSALITY

Rev. Betty Tatalajski New Masonic Temple, 3590 N Country Club Rd, 85716 520-884-5340 TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com TheTempleOfUniversality.org Worship, healing, prophesy.

Celebrating the unity of God and man. 11am Sunday service. Free metaphysical development classes in areas of White Eagle World Healing Meditation, Alice Bailey books, Spiritual/Metaphysical Law and Kaballah.

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GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA

Information on and sharing of NDEs and other transformative experiences. Open to public; everyone has experiences worth sharing. Guest speaker series on 2nd Thursday (Oct – May); small groups on 3rd Thursday each month, 6:30pm at Unity Church of Tucson.

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UNITED FELLOWSHIP CHAPEL

Rev. Dorothea Nobile 4718 E Hawthorne St, 85711 520-327-0142 United-Fellowship-Chapel.com Facebook: United Fellowship Chapel, Inc. Sunday Service, 2pm. Open Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

Offering weekly classes.

Self-Realization/Psychic Development classes ignite knowledge within to know thyself, heal and change one’s life. Metaphysical Principles Course is more in-depth and is the pre-requisite for the Seminary. See ad, page 25.

UNITY CHURCH OF TUCSON

Rev. Larry and Mary Ellen Swartz 3617 N Camino Blanco, 85718 520-577-3300 • UnityTucson.com Ministry of love, inspiration, learning, wholeness and joy empowering all people to embrace their divine nature. Daycare ages 1-5. Beautiful, low-cost weddings. Largest metaphysical bookstore in the Tucson valley. See ad, page 30.

UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER OF PEACE 1551 S Eastside Loop, #121, 85710 520-546-3696 • Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com UnityPeaceAZ.com

Explore your spirituality in a warm and loving community of caring friends. Learn practical tools that really work to improve your life and the world around you.

Sunday service, 10:30am. Prayer services Sunday at 8:50am and Wednesdays at 9:45am. See ad, page 12.

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We specialize in: naturopathic medicine (including pediatrics), acupuncture, massage therapy, hypnotherapy, herbs and nutrition, kinesio tape application, constitutional hydrotherapy, AZ Medical Marijuana card program.

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