Natural Awakenings Charlotte - December 2019 Issue

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JANUARY

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES ISSUE

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Coming Next Month

AgeDefying Habits

Plus: Healthy Immune System

Contentment in the Cold

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his is another month in which one of our national articles strikes a chord in me that I cannot shake. In our Wise Words column, “Surgeon Mary Neal on Lessons From Heaven,” page 23, freelance writer Kajsa Nickels describes Neal’s experience being trapped underwater for 30 minutes and miraculously living.

In no way do I wish to have a near-death experience (in fact, the thought of it terrifies me), but Neal’s takeaways from her experience are very palatable. I won’t try to encapsulate here what she saw and felt, except to say that it was life changing and deeply comforting—despite the fact that it also correctly foretold great personal tragedy. What stuck with me was the fact that Neal’s brief visit to the spiritual plane somehow made the earthly one more bearable.

“I am able to be entirely present in every moment of my life…,” she says. “No matter what is happening, even if it is terrible, beauty will come out of it.”

So as I write on this unseasonably cold day—wishing it wasn’t freezing outside and distracting myself with little tasks, so that I run out of time and can’t get the tasks that I need to do, but really hate doing, done—I would like to be entirely present in the freezing cold and the undesirable tasks. To let them be and to sit with them instead of fighting or trying to ignore them.

I’m also trying to take to heart Neal’s summary of her experience, which is so simple yet might be the only balm that can heal us in these fractious and complicated times: “Love is ultimately the only thing that matters, to reflect love to the world and other people.”

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Contents

Natural Awakenings is a family of more than 70 healthy living magazines celebrating 25 years of providing the communities we serve with the tools and resources we all need to lead healthier lives on a healthy planet.

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9 MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT

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Under One Roof in Lake Norman

16 THE EMERGING POWER OF ‘WE’

Awakening to the Evolution of Community

19 REFRESH HOLIDAY TRADITIONS

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Making the Old New and Green

20 THE MERRY VEGAN

People-Pleasing Holiday Sweets

23 SURGEON MARY NEAL On Lessons From Heaven

24 INHALING THE JOY OF LIFE

Conscious Breathwork

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DEPARTMENTS 8 news briefs 9 business spotlight 11 mindful movement

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12 health briefs 13 local health brief 14 global briefs 19 healthy kids 20 conscious eating 23 wise words 24 fit body 27 calendar 29 classifieds 29 gaston county

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Making Your Family Sick?

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tarting this month, Okra Charlotte is introducing its Ultimate Three-Hour Complete Mind-Body Reboot. Clients will receive a custom one-hour Thai Thera Stretch and Release Session fully clothed on an authentic Jumbo Thai Mat followed by a two-hour Full Body Reset including custom craniosacral, full-body hot stone massage, Raindrop Therapy using eight Young Living oils on the spine and soles of the feet, myofascial release, custom trigger point therapy and a reflexology treatment.

The total overall experience includes support for toxin release, muscle relaxation, immune support, stress relief, nervous system calming, inflammation reduction and more.

The session, which can be purchased as a gift for someone else as well, can be scheduled during December or also in the new year.

Okra has won many awards for Best in Charlotte for its massage services, yoga studio, and retail store (Gumbo the Store), the latest of which is “Top 100 Studios in the United States for 2019” awarded by Manduka.

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hile the holidays are full of joy and cheer, this time of year is also difficult for families that already struggle with daily expenses and other challenges. To help, My Green House CBD, in Concord, will do its part to help lighten the load by assisting with important everyday essentials—food.

They will be collecting canned food items to donate to a local Cabarrus County organization from December 1 through 20. Further, customers that participate in such generosity and donate five canned goods will gain a savings for their own wellness needs by receiving 10 percent off any store purchase during the same period.

My Green House CBD was one of the first major local CBDbased companies in the metro area; it was established in 2017 as an online retailer, growing into a storefront in Concord and creating the Carolinas Cannabis Conference which launched August 2019 in Charlotte. MGH hosts many informational events to spearhead efforts of awareness and increase education regarding cannabis and hemp use for overall wellness.

Location: 349 Copperfield Blvd. NE, Ste. B. For more information, call 704-787-8656, email Kim@MyGreenHouse.biz or visit MyGreenHouseCBD.com. See ad, page 32.

Carolina Center for Spiritual Awakening

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he Carolina Center for Spiritual Awakening, in Huntersville, which holds Sunday services at 11 a.m., supports the upliftment of humanity by teaching practical spirituality and an awareness of one’s “BE’ing”, rather than one’s doing. Offering a focus on an internal state of peace and calm, happiness and grace that sustains individuals, they strive to create dynamic changes in people’s lives and the world by allowing this inward state of grace to guide the creation of our outward reality, and teaching universal spiritual truths of one power, one presence by whatever name one gives it (God, Jesus, Spirit, Love, Universe).

All events and services are guided by their core values of love, acceptance, diversity, inclusion and working together to live our best life by living the truth we know. They choose to “Be the Change” by changing ourselves and therefore being the love that is needed right now in our world.

Rev. Christy Snow says, “We can live a life fueled by passion and directed by purpose, once we realize we are the ones creating the circumstances of our lives. Living from that empowered place, we can profoundly affect positive change for our planet.”

Donations/tithes are accepted to support the ministry. Location: Magnolia Woods, 12125 Statesville Rd. See live-stream of each Sunday service on Facebook. For more information, call 980-292-1062, email AwakeningCarolina@gmail.com or visit AwakeningCarolina.org. See ad, page 22.

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Mind, Body and Spirit Under One Roof

by Martin Miron

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hlara International day spa, boutique, yoga studio and spiritual center represents an evolution reacting to the needs and desires of the community. Ahlara is celebrating 13 years of service to the Charlotte/Lake Norman area and remains consistent in the quest to maintain service excellence.

Community liaison Joyce Marie Sheldon says, “Ahlara feels a successful business is one which listens, reacts and always keeps in mind that the client comes first. For instance, our estheticians not only provide skincare services, but also advice about specific products for a particular skin type or concern.

Many clients bring in their teenage children, knowing they will receive kind and patient advice for their skin care issues.”

The spa offers exclusive treatments such as massage, facials, a dry float bed, Amethyst BioMat and sauna. In the boutique, the staff listens and advises customers about fashion trends and the particular needs of each client, making Ahlara a center for mind, body and spirit. The boutique offers fashion and accessories that meet high-quality standards while presenting “on trend” items.

All of Ahlara’s services meet the highest-quality guidelines. Classes developed and presented by the spiritual center

provide the best teachers in the area in the field of meditation, intuitive and healing sessions, and opportunities to learn and grow spiritually. They offer two meditation classes each week, private sessions with intuitives and healers and a quarterly Mind, Body, Spirit Expo. The next expo will be held January 18, 2020.

“Ahlara prides itself on service excellence and meeting the needs of our individual clients,” says Sheldon. “With specialized services and top-of-the-line skin care and healing products, our staff reaches out with expertise, understanding and a dedication to providing the best possible service to our clients. We recently announced the addition of a personal shopper available by appointment to help our clients and friends have a successful, stress-free shopping experience.”

The personal shopper is a fashion expert that will help patrons choose items from the boutique. This can include crystals but is concentrated more on clothing and accessories that will flatter each individual figure, coloring and style.

Ahlara International is located at 155 Joe Knox Ave., in Mooresville, NC. For more information, call 704-662-0946 or visit AhlaraInternational.com. See ad, page 4.

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news briefs

Stress Management Classes in Gastonia

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ounselor Sharon Hoyng, MS, LPC, PLLC, with 20-plus years of experience in the mental health field, is leading a stress management class on the first Saturday of each month from 1 to 2 p.m. in Gastonia, North Carolina.

Informative materials are also provided.

Hoyng’s practice specializes in ways to deal with anxiety, trauma and PTSD, and offers individual counseling from ages 10 to 64. “We live in a very stressful society.

Learning to manage stress is a simple but effective way to improve one’s physical and mental health,” says Hoyng, a 1997 graduate of Wright State University with a master’s degree in counseling and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for treating PTSD, trauma and abuse, Emotional Freedom Techniques and The Quick Pulse, a technique developed by Jo Dunning to clear unwanted physical and emotional issues, beliefs, past experiences or anything else one wants to change in their life.

“My goal is to improve your quality of life,” she adds. “What’s most important is what happens outside therapy. The best client is ready and willing to make that change.”

Claudia Josephine Design Offers Eco-Friendly Home Services

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laudia Josephine Design provides eco-friendly design services for residences in our area. She cautions that due to improved insulation of homes built in recent years, people are exposed to more indoor air pollution. Some of the top offenders include vinyl flooring and wallcoverings, shelving and furniture built from medium-density fireboard, candles, air fresheners, wall-to-wall carpeting, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by paint and furniture stain, and flame retardants added to fabrics and foam inserts for furniture.

“According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the air inside your home is likely more polluted than even the most industrialized cities,” she says.

To improve indoor air quality, the company recommends using the following: zero-VOC paint; wallcoverings made of paper or natural materials (such as hemp instead of vinyl); formaldehyde free-plywood and/or solid hardwoods for building projects; hand-knotted wool rugs (which are hypoallergenic); exhaust fans when cooking; eco-friendly cleaning products (consider using distilled vinegar and water); and furnishings made from solid hardwoods and flame-retardant-free foams.

Airing out your home by opening windows (if outdoor pollutants don’t trigger sensitivities), especially after painting or installing new furnishings, is also an excellent idea.

Owner Claudia Ricciardone, a Maria Killam-Certified True Color Expert, is also actively involved in wellness design communities, which support interior designers in eco-friendly design.

For more information or to make an appointment, call 860-796-3415, email Claudia@ ClaudiaJosephineDesign.com or visit ClaudiaJosephineDesign.com See ad, page 33.

Empower Life Center to Offer Qigong Coaching Certification Course

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he Empower Life Center, in Pineville, is offering a qigong life energy coaching certification, a 6-month course starting on January 8. The class will meet weekly on Wednesdays from 8:15 to 9:45 a.m..

Cost for class: $40. Location: 1554 C Union This comprehensive class, led by Camilo Sanchez, L. Rd., Ste. 7. For more information or to Ac, MAOM, licensed acupuncturist with a master’s register in advance (required), text or call degree in Oriental medicine, includes understanding 704-616-9600 or email SharonHoyng@ Chi, principles of Chinese energy healing, the energy gmail.com. See ad, page 29. structure of the human body, the five elements of Chinese medicine, the three harmonies of body, life energy and spirit, cultivating the three treasures of the body, how qigong improves health, teaching methodology of qigong, and learning its core practices for discovering, unblocking, feeling, harnessing, circulating, refining, upgrading and balancing Chi. Send energy to every cell in Qigong is increasingly gaining popularity as a natural, cost-effective and viable your body with practice for mindful movement and self-care, being in the flow, mind-body integration an Aqua-Chi Footbath! and grounded meditation. Involving movements that are easier, simper and gentler than yoga and tai chi, it can be used for increasing vitality, gaining resilience, supporting selfAnti-Aging • Improve Sleep Fewer Allergies • Reduce Inflammation healing, optimizing health and promoting mind-body wellness.

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Proper alignment and yoga for every body is our focus.

Special offer: Mention NA Magazine when attend a drop-in MTY class and receive 10% off your first month as well as a free 30-minute posture screen.

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4805 Park Rd, Ste 200, Charlotte 704-650-7252 MovementDialogues.com Skeletal focus is key for alignment, strength, safe movement, inner focus and ergonomics. Build your foundation in the New Year with very accessible and revolutionary Feldenkrais® classes. Free class: text or call 704.650.7252 in advance.

OKRA YOGA

1912 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte 704-266-1443 OkraCharlotte.com Wide variety of mindful classes and workshops for all levels of yogis. Targeted therapeutic bodywork including full body resets, deep tissue, Thai therapy, Raindrop sessions, and more.

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Train Students in Mindfulness to Reduce Stress and Improve Grades Sixth-graders that received mindfulness training each day for eight weeks experienced lower stress levels, less depression and improved academic performance compared to their peers in a control group that studied computer coding, report Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers. In addition to that 100-student study, researchers surveyed 2,000 students in grades five through eight and found those that showed more mindfulness tended to have better grades and test scores.

They also had fewer absences and suspensions.

Researchers at the University of Hawaii Cancer Center tested stool samples of 858 men and 877 women in Los Angeles and Hawaii with a mean age of 69—regarded as an ethnically diverse study population with varied food intakes. The study found that those with higher quality diets also had significantly better gut bacteria diversity, a factor linked to reduced risk for a variety of diseases.

Diet quality and a reduced risk of developing chronic disease is strongly associated with fecal microbial diversity.

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Treating The Underlying Cause Manage Holiday Stress In the middle of the busy holiday season, it is normal to become overwhelmed. Here are some pointers on how to keep the holiday hustle and bustle in check and manage stress associated with the end of the year.

Digestion Disorders Autoimmune Diseases • Diabetes Anxiety/Depression • Women’s Health Wellness and Prevention

List tasks. Preventing holiday stress has much to do with how good a planner we are and how committed we are to following through on those plans.

Learn to say no. Knowing our limitations will help manage stress. Arrange extra commitments, events and festivities so that life does not become unbalanced.

Keep moving. Regular exercise can boost the immune system, which is particularly important at this time of the year. Exercise is a great stress relief and helps fight fatigue. Even walking 30 minutes twice a day can improve overall health and well-being.

Eat carefully. Every teaspoonful of sugar is negatively impacting our immune system, making it less likely to finish the year strong. A clean eating lifestyle maximizes the likelihood we will not be sick and run down.

Get enough sleep. If we are in bed by 9 p.m. all year long, maintain that routine.

Decrease stress this December and go into 2020 healthy and ready for the new year.

Kenneth Haas, DC, CCSP, is the founder of Haas Wellness Center, located at 3315 Springbank Ln., Ste. 102, in Charlotte. For more information, call 704-837-2420, email Reception@HaasWellnessCenters.com or visit HaasWellnessCenters.com.

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Animal Rescue

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Nature Cure

Forests and Shrubs Lower Medical Costs

A new study based on the National Land Cover Database of 3,086 of the 3,103 counties in the continental U.S. published in the journal Urban Forestry and Urban Greening found that increases in forest and shrub cover corresponded to decreases in Medicare health care spending, even when accounting for economic, geographic or other factors that might independently influence healthcare costs.

Urban and rural counties with the lowest socioeconomic status appeared to benefit the most from increases in forests and shrubs. University of Illinois graduate student Douglas A. Becker, who led the new research with Matt Browning, a professor of recreation, sports and tourism, says, “It occurred to me that low-income communities are getting the biggest bang for their buck because they probably have the most to gain.”

Other studies have shown that people in intensive care units recover more quickly and have fewer complications after surgery if their hospital rooms look out over trees rather than parking lots and that forest walks can influence potentially health-promoting hormone levels or anti-cancer immune cells in the blood.

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler has signed a directive reducing the animal testing that the agency has long required on such animals as dogs, birds, rats and fish to gauge the toxicity of chemicals before they can be bought, sold or used in the environment. The agency also authorized $4.25 million in funding for five universities to research the development and use of alternative test methods and strategies that reduce, refine or replace vertebrate animal testing. He says, “Today’s memo directs the agency to aggressively reduce animal testing, including reducing mammal study requests and funding 30 percent by 2025 and completely eliminating them by 2035.”

Any mammal studies requested or funded by the EPA after 2035 will require administrator approval on a caseby-case basis. It directs leadership and staff in the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention and the Office of Research and Development to prioritize and direct existing resources toward measurable impacts in the reduction of animal testing while ensuring protection of human health and the environment.

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The startup’s innovative cultivation system can facilitate the growth of microalgae, phytoplankton and diatoms on large, solar panel-like structures that can be installed on buildings and other infrastructure to improve the quality of the atmosphere. Arborea’s cultivation system also creates a sustainable source of organic biomass from which nutritious food additives can be extracted for plant-based food.

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Awakening to the Evolution of Community

by Linda Sechrist

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en master Thich Nhat Hanh’s suggestion that the next Buddha would likely not take form as an individual but rather as a sangha, a community practicing mindful living, led many people to ask, “Why a community?” The author of more than 100 books that explore the Buddha’s core teachings on mindfulness, kindness and compassion, Hanh clarified the meaning of sangha as a good community necessary for helping individuals learn how to encounter life in the present moment, resist the unwholesome ways of our time, go in the direction of peace and nourish seeds of enlightenment. Even the best intentions, he noted, can falter without such a group of trusted family, friends and co-practitioners experiencing mindfulness together.

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easier by the availability of affordable video conferencing providers such as Zoom, Skype and Mighty Networks, as well as online platforms like Facebook and MeetUp. Although many groups form for marketing, political, civic or social purposes—allowing participants to share values and common interests—thousands more gather as online intentional communities associated with personal growth and spiritual awakening.

Myriad individuals have been able to experience some aspect of community through international organizations such as MindValley, Hay House, the Shift Network and Dr. Deepak Chopra’s Jiyo, a wellness-focused mobile app intended to extend the reach of his ideas on health and social transformation from millions of people to more than 1 billion.

In MeetUp, spiritual awakening groups recently comprised 1,113,972 members in 3,631 groups worldwide. Additionally, cohousing communities, spiritual residential communities and eco-villages continue to

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form around the intention of designing and implementing pathways to a regenerative future.

The Old Story Versus the New Story

The increased interest in intentional communities may hint at a possibility that the human desire for community might be nature’s evolutionary nudge toward a collective leap that helps us to survive a changing climate and Earth’s potential sixth mass extinction. If so, this possibility needs a new supportive story that includes humans as part of nature, with its evolutionary impulse as a guide for body, mind and soul.

With our modern scientific worldview, when people talk about nature, they typically mean animals, plants, geological features and natural processes, all happening independently of humans. A more suitable new story is cultural historian Thomas Berry’s moving and meaningful narrative in The Great Work: Our Way Into the Future,

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in which humans aren’t above nature by virtue of superior intellect, but instead are equal partners with all that exists in a materially and spiritually evolving universe.

From Berry’s perspective, humans are the eyes, minds and hearts through which the cosmos is evolving so that it can come to know itself ever more perfectly through us.

Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell shared Berry’s perspective. Traveling back to Earth after walking upon the lunar surface, Mitchell gazed out of the spacecraft window, whereupon he was flooded with an ecstatic awareness. “I was a part of the universe I was observing, and I became aware that everything that exists is part of one intricately interconnected whole,” recounts Mitchell, who founded the groundbreaking

Institute of Noetic Sciences to explore the nature of human consciousness.

A Guiding Light

Seijaku Roshi, the abbot and founder of the Pine Wind Zen Community, aptly named for its location in a pine forest in Shamong, New Jersey, advises, “People are searching and hungering for community, which is number one on my agenda. If we aren’t talking about community, we’re squandering the moment. Whether it’s an evolutionary nudge or not, it appears that our tragic world situation is pushing us towards an alternative vision for living a meaningful life that meets the needs of people, society and the environment. We are awakening to the fact we’re interconnected, interdependent and need

community, which is the spirit and guiding light whereby people come together to fulfill a purpose, to help others fulfill their purpose and to take care of one another.”

Conscious Evolution

Craig Hamilton, the guiding force behind the movement known as Integral Enlightenment, is the founder of the telecourse training program Academy for Evolutionaries. His spiritual guidance and teachings reach a growing international online community spanning 50 countries.

“Transforming ourselves in the deepest possible way is, in fact, an evolutionary imperative, and we need to be able to identify the indicators of emergent shifts and participate creatively with change as

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an evolutionary force. Evolution up to this point has been playing out unconsciously. We’re now waking up and realizing that we can collaborate and participate in an emerging future.”

Hamilton’s experience is that where humans awake to the one that is expressed through the many, they also begin to engage together. “Practicing community isn’t as simple as it seems. In online communities, a lot less can go wrong. The stakes aren’t as high. People come and go, share and engage as they like.”

A Community of Sisterhood

Laurie McCammon, author of Enough! How to Liberate Yourself and Remake the World with Just One Word, feels certain that humans are evolving. “We were last to the party with our big brains, and now we’re trying to intellectualize our way to an uncertain future without important feminine values such as feeling, intuiting, nurturing, interdependency and vulnerability,” says McCammon, who is deeply involved in the circle movement, in which women gather in small groups to empower each other.

A regular participant in Gather the Women Global Matrix, a worldwide sisterhood that connects thousands of women sharing meaningful conversations and celebrating the divine feminine with the intention of bringing about personal and planetary transformation through cooperation and collaboration, McCammon says, “No one of us can bring about large-scale transformation alone. It’s time to tell the new story wherein our lives and actions demonstrate that together we are enough. Non-hierarchical circles that encourage authentic communication are part of this new story.”

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Citing other important circle communities such as Tree Sisters and The Millionth Circle, McCammon suggests that women tap into The Divine Feminine app, which allows them to find circle communities and events anywhere in the world.

Co-Creating With the Intelligence of Nature

Teacher and futurist Peter Russell writes books that are focused on consciousness and contemporary spirituality. His lectures help humans free themselves of limited beliefs and attitudes that belie many of humanity’s personal, social and global problems.

The author of The Global Brain: The Awakening Earth in a New Century, Russell posits that the evolutionary process naturally draws humans together. “Humans are social creatures that need community, which I find very energizing,” says Russell, who cites the Findhorn Foundation eco-village, in Scotland, as a dynamic experiment in community.

“Although residents went through hard times, they recognized the need for honest communication so they could attune to one another in loving ways that would allow everyone to work through their difficulties. Today, life at Findhorn is guided by the inner voice of spirit, and residents work in co-creation with the intelligence of nature,” he says.

The Collective Wisdom of Community

An uncertain future is emerging, making it necessary for new and more intuitive methods and spiritual practices for developing collective wisdom, human potential and the skills for practicing community. “I’m in the process of finalizing 118 chapters from 90 different authors for a Collaborative Change Library: Transforming Organizations, Revitalizing Communities, Developing Human Potential,” says associate editor Carole Gorelick, who clarifies that spiritual practices are now playing a part in bringing about collaborative change. She notes that several chapters are updated versions of The Change Handbook: The Definitive Resource on Today’s Best Methods for Engaging Whole Systems (2007 second edition), which included modalities such as World Café, Open Space Technology, Art of Hosting, Appreciative Inquiry and many others.

A living handbook for developing human potential and the skills to practice community, Fred Eppsteiner has been teaching Buddhism for 23 years. A student of Hanh’s since the 1960s, he is the founder of the Florida Community of Mindfulness, in Tampa. Eppsteiner sums up why the next Buddha could be a community: “A better future will be created by people who are living the values they want for the world, not just abstractly using only the intellect. In community, we ask ourselves, ‘Can I be what I want to see in the world? Can I practice these things mindfully in community with love, acceptance, deep listening, compassion and kindness?’ These are values that every Buddha has lived for centuries, and certainly ones we need to evolve from a culture of, ‘It’s all about me’ to a culture of, ‘It’s all about we’.”

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

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Refresh Holiday Traditions Making the Old New and Green

by Ronica A. O’Hara

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elebrating classic holiday traditions the same way we always have—and maybe the way our parents and grandparents did—is part of the rich family heritage we pass on to our children. These family rituals are binding, grounding, memorable and much more, says Saul Levine, M.D., professor emeritus in psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego.

A survey of 50 years of family research published in the American Psychological Association’s Journal of Family Psychology found that family holiday rituals, as well as everyday routines like family dinners and bedtime stories, build stronger family relationships, enhance children’s health and academic achievement, help teenagers’ sense of personal identity and even boost marital satisfaction.

It’s also natural and perhaps inevitable that these traditions undergo changes over the years. “If people from only five or six generations ago could see our modern Christmas, they’d barely recognize it,” says Brian Earl, host of the popular Christmas Past podcast that chronicles holiday traditions. “New trends and customs become traditions in time; every generation has

its opportunity to add new chapters to the narrative and continue the story.”

For Elizabeth Newcamp, Christmas festivities took an eco-turn for her military family of five when they were living for a few years in the Netherlands, where “Sinterklaas” traditionally delivers gifts in reusable burlap bags. “In an effort to reduce wrapping paper, we now use the sacks on Christmas,” says Newcamp, who blogs about family travel at DutchDutchGoose.com.

She and her husband Jeff also ask for and give experiences as gifts whenever possible; their 7-year-old son asked if he could organize a little library for their Navarre, Florida, neighborhood. Anyone that wants to send gifts to their sons is asked to find them used. “I don’t think we’ve lessened any of the fun of the holidays, but hopefully we are eliminating some of the waste,” she says.

For many years, Ginny Underwood’s family in Bluffton, South Carolina, would dress up and go to a restaurant on Christmas Eve, exchange gifts and then return home to watch a movie or play board games. Last year, they tried something new: staying home, putting on pajamas, eating cottage pie and playing handmade

“Minute to Win It” games that Underwood, a professional organizer who blogs at VirginiasEasyLivingSolutions.com, created.

“We had a blast; we didn’t stop laughing all night,” she says. “We saved hundreds of dollars and we had a lovely time.”

Lighting red, green and black candles while focusing on principles like unity, selfdetermination or purpose are key in the seven-day Kwanzaa celebrations; but, “Instead of just lighting the candle amongst friends and family and discussing, I want my family to spend that day exemplifying the principle,” says Vanessa Davis, executive director of the nonprofit African Village International, in Jacksonville, Florida. Now her children meditate, journal and practice mindfulness to learn about self-determination; volunteer or pick up trash outdoors to learn about collective work and responsibilities; and buy something at a locally-owned store and discuss future finances for cooperative economics. “I was inspired to change because Kwanzaa isn’t really a religious holiday, but it is a darn good way to reflect on the past year and goal-set for the future,” she says.

“Giving children more hands-on experiences for Hanukkah and taking the emphasis off of ‘What am I going to get?’ makes the holiday more meaningful for the kids,” concurs Pamela Morris, early childhood education director at the East Valley Jewish Community Center, in Chandler, Arizona. Each Hanukkah evening, her family of five lights a menorah and says traditional prayers while also volunteering to wrap food packages at a local Feed My Starving Children event, crafting personal menorahs at a pottery studio, going to see Phoenix ZooLights and gathering to make the traditional potato latkes or jelly donuts.

“Each night is a focus on family time and welcoming friends to join us,” she says.

By observing and evolving traditions, family bonds can strengthen through time, relates Earl: “By participating in holiday rituals, children are learning about who they are. And by passing them down, parents reaffirm what’s important to them and keep the connection to the past intact.”

Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based natural-health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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People-Pleasing Holiday Sweets

by Julie Peterson

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he holidays may send too many sugar plums and frosted gingerbread figures dancing in the heads of people with dietary restrictions. Anyone that chooses to avoid highly processed flours or sugars, artificial ingredients and loads of butter will typically be presented with all of this and more at social gatherings this time of year. They arrive on visually appealing cookie platters that tempt with their cute shapes, vibrant colors and sparkle.

Some, like the gingerbread and reindeer cutouts, will beckon with glazed eyes: “Just one,” they whisper. But one can turn into nine and make someone that may normally avoid sugar or gluten feel bodily regrets. Someone that is vegan or allergic may feel they can’t have treats.

Making healthier choices about food is difficult for reasons many don’t understand. “People have relationships with food—involving family, comfort and traditions—and they don’t want to give

Julie Peterson writes from her home in rural Wisconsin. Contact her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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A batch of simple, delectable, visually appealing and healthful cookies can be that plate to share, a gift to give or something to keep on hand for guests. Keep the focus on simple, advises Pamela Reed, who blogs at BrooklynFarmGirl.com. There are plenty of recipes that will satisfy the sweet tooth and decorate the holiday buffet (until they’re all eaten, that is). Don’t increase holiday stress by trying a new recipe at the last minute. “Stick with your favorite recipes that you know are going to be a success and are going to leave everyone’s taste buds happy,” she says.

Transitioning to a more conscious way of eating isn’t about deprivation or leaving tradition behind. Bring on the new and healthful cookie recipes and name one after your grandma.

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Add flour, baking soda, salt and almond milk into the bowl and mix for a few seconds, until combined. The cookie dough will be a little crumbly.

Peanut Butter Cookies (Vegan, Gluten Free)

Prepare 2 cookie sheets with silicone baking sheets or spray with nonstick spray. Roll the dough into large balls, and then gently roll in sugar to cover them. Use a fork to gently press down on each cookie a little bit—not too much, or they will crumble.

Yields: About 18 cookies

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1 cup creamy peanut butter ½ cup coconut sugar ½ cup brown sugar 2 tsp vanilla ⅔ cup oat flour 1 tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt ¼ cup almond milk Additional sugar to roll cookies in

Bake cookies for 12 minutes. Once out of the oven, allow to cool for 15 minutes. This is important, as the cookies will be very soft when they come out of the oven, but they will harden up as they cool.

Preheat oven to 350° F. In a large bowl, cream together peanut butter and sugars with a hand mixer. Once combined, add vanilla and continue mixing.

Store in an airtight container or freeze.

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Yields: 12 balls

Note: If you’d prefer to roll the balls in coconut sugar or shredded coconut, roll them in one of those options before freezing, so the coating will stick better.

Chocolate Topping: ¼ cup cocoa powder ¼ cup melted coconut oil 3 Tbsp pure maple syrup

Store in the fridge in a sealed container for up to two weeks for best texture.

Line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper and set it aside. In a medium bowl, stir together the chocolate crust ingredients until a moist dough is formed. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the lined loaf pan and place it in the freezer to set.

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1 cup pecan halves ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut 1 cup soft Medjool dates, pitted (about 10 dates) 1 Tbsp coconut oil ½ tsp sea salt ½ tsp vanilla extract ½ cup arrowroot or tapioca starch Extra arrowroot for dusting, or coconut sugar Place the pecans and shredded coconut in a large food processor fitted with an “S” blade, and process until the pecans are broken down and crumbly. Add in the rest of the ingredients and process again, until a sticky dough is formed. (It should stick together when pressed between two fingers.)

Scoop the dough by rounded tablespoons and roll the dough between your hands, forming balls. Arrange the balls on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then place them in the freezer to

No-Bake Peanut Butter Cup Bars (Vegan, Gluten Free) Chocolate Crust: ¾ cup ground almond meal 2 Tbsp cocoa powder 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup 1 Tbsp melted coconut oil Pinch of sea salt

To prepare the filling, you can use the same bowl to stir the peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil and salt. Depending on whether you’re using salted or unsalted peanut butter, consider adding more salt to taste. Store-bought peanut butter cups are quite salty, so I like to add a generous pinch of salt to mimic that flavor. Remove the crust from the freezer and pour the peanut butter filling over the top, using a spatula to spread it out evenly. Return the pan to the freezer to set.

Rinse the mixing bowl and use it again to make the final layer. Combine the cocoa powder, melted coconut oil and maple syrup, whisking well to break up any clumps. Once the mixture has become a smooth chocolate sauce, pour it over the peanut butter layer, and return the pan to the freezer to set until firm, about an hour or two.

Once the bars are firm, grab the edges of parchment paper to easily lift the solid bar from the pan, and use a sharp knife to slice the bars into your desired size. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks, or in the freezer for up to a month. (The bars become very firm if frozen for too long, so I prefer serving them from the fridge after the initial firming-up time.)

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Surgeon Mary Neal on Lessons From Heaven

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n 1999, while kayaking on the Fuy River in Chile, orthopedic surgeon Mary Neal became trapped beneath a waterfall and drowned.

She was underwater for 30 minutes before the current pulled her out. During that time, Neal experienced what she believes to be a miraculous event in which she penetrated the veil dividing the physical and spiritual worlds. There, she was told that it was not yet her time, and of the future death of her eldest son, a prediction that was fulfilled 10 years later. The experience gave her a new perspective on the purpose of our Earthly existence and life after death.

She has since written two books on the subject: To Heaven and Back: A Doctor’s Extraordinary Account of Her Death, Heaven, Angels and Life Again; and 7 Lessons from Heaven: How Dying Taught Me to Live a Joy-Filled Life. Her life-altering experience prompted her to pay more attention to those things that are truly important: faith, family and relationships with other human beings. She lives with her family in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where she continues to mend broken bones.

How do you think your medical background makes you uniquely qualified to speak on near-death experiences (NDE)?

I am a very concrete thinker and analyze everything. Being a doctor also gave me ac-

cess to many resources that the common person would not. I spent many months researching scientific and medical literature to try to come up with a logical explanation of what had happened to me. I was forced to conclude that my experience fell outside of the parameters of both science and medicine. I could not find any examples to disprove what happened, especially when the predicted death of my oldest son came to pass.

What was the most profound moment of your experience?

It’s hard to pinpoint the most profound moment of the entire experience, but what impacted me most was the realization that God is real, and He is present to each and every one of us every moment of our daily lives. I realized to the depths of my soul that all God’s promises are true, not just wishful thinking or a vague hope.

How has your NDE made you a better wife, mother and medical professional?

You can’t have an NDE without having your entire life changed. When you realize that there is more to life than what you can see with your physical eyes, it changes your entire perspective on every moment of every day. The things we say and the things we do create a ripple effect that spreads beyond the boundaries of our human sight. Love

is ultimately the only thing that matters, to reflect love to the world and other people.

I was a “good person” before my NDE, but I now see differently. I see that each human being is incredibly loved, and that we are all one: We are them, and they are us.

Everything else in the world is secondary to God’s love and presence in our lives.

How is your approach to everyday life different than it was prior to your NDE?

I am able to be entirely present in every moment of my life. I can experience deep and abiding joy regardless of my circumstances. I am able to trust that grace covers my past, that there is life after death and a plan for my life. No matter what is happening, even if it is terrible, beauty will come out of it. Most people are trapped in regrets of the past and worry about the future.

With complete trust in God, I am able to fully have joy in each and every moment.

Is there a difference between joy and happiness?

Absolutely. Happiness is an emotion based on circumstances. Happiness can accompany joy, but not always. Joy is a state of being, of trusting in God, of believing that his promises are true. Joy comes from freedom—freedom from disruptive emotions like guilt, remorse, unforgiveness. Even in the devastation of my oldest son’s death, I can honestly say that I experienced a deep joy from trusting in God’s love and promises.

Why do you believe heaven is written in our hearts?

As a scientist, I firmly believe that we are created beings with physical bodies and spiritual souls. I believe that our spiritual self remembers heaven and remembers joy. Part of our journey here on Earth is to rediscover our connection with God. As adults, we often feel that we have to choose between science and spiritualism. The truth is that they coexist, answering questions in different ways.

Kajsa Nickels is a freelance author who lives in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Connect at fideleterna45@gmail.com.

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Many people have found that a regular breathing practice has helped them increase energy and decrease anxiety. ~Rachael Walter

INHALING THE JOY OF LIFE

Conscious Breathwork

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ur first breath is instinctual and belly-deep, but as we grow into life, everyday stress and trauma can bring us into the shallows. Mindful breathing can help guide our breath back to its original, healthy rhythm. Both the brain and organs benefit from increased oxygen, and the vagus nerve that connects the two—prompted by changes in the body’s pH levels—releases acetylcholine, a

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neurotransmitter responsible for lowering heart rate.

Breathwork can improve vagal tone, a major component in a wide range of conditions like depression, pain syndromes, sleep disturbances, anxiety disorders and chronic inflammation. A 2016 study by the Medical University of South Carolina published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine shows a lower

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number of proteins associated with inflammation in the saliva of participants that employed breathing exercises. A study that appeared in the journal Psychophysiology in 2015 found that 20 minutes of mindful breathing at bedtime fostered a good night’s rest for people with insomnia.

Breathing Breaks

From traditional rebirthing techniques using circular breathing to Middendorf Breath Work for somatic awareness, there are many styles of conscious breathing.

The gentler approaches best suit everyday needs and taking a breathing break can actually provide more refreshment than one featuring coffee.

“Many people have found that a regular breathing practice has helped them increase energy and decrease anxiety. It is a powerful tool to reset the nervous system when we’re overwhelmed and stressed,” says Somatic Breath Therapy (SBT) practitioner Rachael Walter, owner of Breathe-Here-Now, in Keene, New Hampshire. Like many forms of breathwork, SBT bridges the chasm between mind and body. “Conscious breathing can also help people access and understand their emotions,” notes Walter.

Pranayama, an ancient technique of yoga that focuses on breath control and employs alternate nostril breathing, can be performed while lying down, seated or on the yoga mat. Kundalini yoga teacher Melissa Crowder, owner of 4 States Yoga, in Joplin, Missouri, advises students to start out

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slowly, three to six minutes a day, and then work up to a longer practice. “Alternate nostril breathing is a great practice for everyone.

As little as six minutes of yogic breathing, as needed, can make a profound difference in decreasing pain and stress,” she says.

Belly Benefits The American Lung Association recommends a variety of exercises, including diaphragmatic (belly) breathing, for conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Engaging the diaphragm is key in breathing to fullest capacity.

Walter explains, “An open, healthy breath is one in which we use the diaphragm to initiate the breath, followed by the belly expanding and the breath moving into the chest.”

Most of us unconsciously fall into shallow and sometimes self-conscious breathing patterns at an early age. “During my training, I read that by age 6, we pick up on cues telling us to tuck in our tummies. This simple, bad habit begins a cascade of physiological responses. Upper chest breathing can create anxiety symptoms and poor digestion,” explains Colleen Breeckner, owner of Colleen Lila Yoga, in New York City. “Diaphragmatic breathing causes the diaphragm to become flat and wide, and in turn, presses upon the stom-

ach and helps to churn the gastric juices.

For this reason, it can aid earlier stages of digestion.”

When used in conjunction with other modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, diaphragmatic breathing might be beneficial for irritable bowel syndrome.

Breathing Into Feelings The depth and quality of the breath can help us to become aware of emotional states that include “holding patterns”. “Conscious breathing is a doorway into deep meditation, which can help alleviate anger and insecurities. It can also be helpful in dropping addictions,” says Crowder. “Linking pranayama with physical movement [asanas] helps to release tension and emotions that can be held in the body’s soft tissues.”

Breeckner agrees, “Developing this awareness can help us to move unpleasant and stuck emotions through the body.”

Well-being can be just a breath away, says Walter. “When we open up our breath, we open ourselves to a fuller experience of being human. It has the capacity to bring us into the present moment to access our joy and our life’s purpose.”

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Noteworthy Breathwork Styles Clarity Breathwork: Developed from the groundwork of Leonard Orr, with a focus on accessing the subconscious mind for self-awareness Holotropic Breathwork: Developed by psychiatrist Stanislav Grof, M.D., and his wife Christina and employs deep, rapid breathing to initiate an altered state of consciousness; training in the Grof method is required

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Integral Breath Therapy: Gentle technique for an altered state of consciousness that works with the body’s natural healing capacity Middendorf Breath Work: Named after German-born Ilse Middendorf, a gentle technique that does not include forcing the breath to promote healing Rebirthing Breathwork: Pioneering and well-known form of breathwork that was also developed by Orr with a focus on releasing unconscious energy blocks imprinted during the birth process Shamanic Breathwork: Uses specific breathing methods, chakras or energy centers, music and movement to overcome emotional blocks for deep-level healing Transformational Breath: Developed by Dr. Judith Kravitz using uninterrupted breathing, Kundalini yoga and other elements of physical and energetic healing; recommended by Dr. Christine Northrup and Dr. Deepak Chopra

Go-to Breathing Exercises From Rachael Walter: The Three-Breath Sigh Place one hand on your lower belly and the other on your chest. Breathing in through your nose, let your breath start in the belly and move up to the chest. Then exhale through your mouth while making an audible sighing sound.

Repeat two more times.

The Four-Eight Relaxing Breath Place one hand on your lower belly and the other on your chest. Using a belly breath, inhale to the count of four and exhale to the count of eight, making your exhale twice as long as your inhale to facilitate relaxation. Feel free to play with how fast or slow you count to find a comfortable breathing pace. Repeat for six to 10 times as needed.

Breath Walk This is an excellent exercise to do while at work, school or a public place to give your nervous system a break, even when the world is crazy-busy around you.

Walk at a slightly slower pace than normal and breathe in for one step; breathe out for the next step, counting three or four for each breath/step. Continue as you walk, being mindful of your breath, counting and surroundings.

For further inquiry, Melissa Crowder recommends these Kundalini yoga breaths: Shabad Kriya for promoting deep restful sleep Sitali Pranayama for lowering a fever or cooling off a hot temper Breath of Fire for improved brain circulation, stimulating digestion and weight control Right nostril breathing for afternoon slumps Left nostril breathing to quiet mind chatter at bedtime December 2019

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Physician’s Assistant Julie. “No more Copper even kills Dr. Bill Keevil: Copper quickly kills deadly germs that Scientists say the high conductance colds for me!” cold viruses. of copper disrupts the electrical balance Pat McAllister, 70, received one have become resistant in a microbe cell and destroys the cell in for Christmas and called it “one of the to antibiotics. If you are near sick seconds. best presents ever. This little jewel really people, a moment of handling it may Tests by the EPA (Environmental works.” keep serious infection away. It may even Protection Agency) show germs die Now thousands of users have simply save a life. fast on copper. So some hospitals tried stopped getting colds.

The EPA says copper still works copper for touch surfaces like faucets People often use CopperZap even when tarnished. It kills hundreds of and doorknobs. This cut the spread of preventively. Frequent flier Karen Gauci different disease germs so it can prevent MRSA and other illnesses by over half, used to get colds after crowded flights. serious or even fatal illness. and saved lives.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1

markyourcalendar The Ahlara Sisterhood Psychic Medium Katelyn Lee shares techniques and on how to intuitively read oracle cards to provide guidance and clarity. Bring your own deck. First Sunday with guest speaker.

December 1 · 1:30-3:30pm $10 (Donated to Himalayan Hands) Ahlara International 155 Joe V. Knox Ave, Mooresville 704-662-0946 AhlaraInternational.com

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 Stress, Inflammation and Fatigue Talk – 6pm.

Join Dr. Michael Smith, N.D. of Carolinas Natural Health Center for dinner and a talk covering the conditions of stress, inflammation and fatigue.

Dinner included. Advanced registration required at 704-708-4404. Seating is limited. Harper’s Restaurant, 11059 Carolina Place Pkwy, Pineville.

CarolinasNaturalHealth.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6

markyourcalendar SHiFT Charlotte Holiday Pop Up Market & Psychic Fair Join us for the largest Holiday Market and Psychic Fair in Charlotte.

December 6 · 5-9pm December 7 · 11am-4pm Free to attend GoodRoad CiderWorks 117 Southside Dr, Charlotte SHiFTNC@gmail.com SHiFTCharlotte.com

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 Self-Compassion, Bilateral Stimulation and Guided Meditative Journaling – 9:30-11:30am.

Learn self-compassion techniques to apply in your life until it becomes natural. Grounding and mindfulness stress reduction techniques also explored. $75. Elemental Healing Charlotte, 5200 Park Rd, Bldg. 1, 2nd fl, Ste 207-B/Community/ Movement Room #2, Charlotte. 980-221-7012.

Shatara@Evolve-IntegrativeCounseling.com.

Evolve-IntegrativeCounseling.com.

A Bold Practice For Your Brain – 10am-12pm.

Join Jenn Shull to learn about the use of essential oils, breathwork, meditation, music, and deep stretch yoga to slow you down and shift you into a delicious energy rich state of being. Cost $40. Early bird $35 by 11/30. 1912 Commonwealth Ave. 704266-1443. OkraCharlotte.com.

School of Shamanic Studies with Medicine Woman, Salem Wolf Heart – 10:30am-12pm.

Awaken the power within you as you step upon your Shamanic path. Join the monthly circle of enlightenment with spirit messages and ceremonial experiences. $25 (all ShAP classes). 704-896-3111.

The Nook, 400 North Harbor Place Dr, Ste C, Davidson. KentCookInstitute.com/calendar.

Spiritual Anatomy – 10:30am-12pm. Investigate the other seven bodies that accompany the human form. $25 or NookSter Society. 704-896-3111. The Nook, 400 North Harbor Place Dr, Ste C, Davidson.

KentCookInstitute.com/calendar.

Stress Management Class – 1-2pm. Stress is the leading cause of many physical and mental health disorders. Taught by Sharon Hoyng, MS, LPC a licensed counselor with over 20 years experience. Handouts provided. $40. Advanced registration at 704-616-9600 or SharonHoyng@ gmail.com. 1554 C Union Rd, Ste 7, Gastonia.

Light House is a center for personal healing work, spiritual self-care and sacred practices that nourish mind, body & spirit.

Energy Work Intuitive Medium Readings Psychospiritual Healing Massage / Bodywork Meditation Ayurvedic Nutrition Private Yoga Women's Wellness

Physical Anatomy – 1:30-3pm. A course that investigates the structure and function of the human body and the ways in which it is a human barometer. $25 or NookSter Society. 704-896-3111. The Nook, 400 North Harbor Place Dr, Ste C, Davidson.

KentCookInstitute.com/calendar.

Spiritual Ceremonies

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8

Immersion Programs

The Golden Quest Mystery School’s Second Sundays at The Bag Lady – 10:30am-12pm.

Join Rev Rebecca Nagy for an inside look at the mystery teachings – what they are, where they originated and how to access them. Suggested Energy Exchange: $25. 1516 E 4th St, Charlotte.

704-661-4957. Rebecca.GoldenQuest@gmail.com.

GoldenQuestMysterySchool.org.

Tap Into Your Inner Wisdom to Make Changes in Your Life – 1pm. Join NLP Master Karen MacMurray and learn how to communicate with your subconscious, release stuck emotions, stop pain, dis-create beliefs, rewrite past hurtful situations, guardian angel’s name and establish connection. Offering. HeartLight Spiritual Center, 7300 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte. Register 980949-8921. Shine@HeartLightCharlotte.org.

Carolina Center for Spiritual Awakenings Holiday Party – 5pm. Christmas karaoke, Secret Santa gift exchange (optional), Silent Auction, Christmas crafting. Open to all. Free. Magnolia Woods, 12125 Statesville Rd, Huntersville. 980292-1062. AwakeningCarolina@gmail.com.

AwakeningCarolina.org.

Property Readings / Clearings Support Groups Holistic Practitioner Room Rental Classes / Workshops Interfaith Sunday Fellowship Luma Boutique - Gifts for the Soul The Spiritual Charlotte Podcast Home Of Kendall Heath Intuitive Healing

Kelly Lyall Massage Therapy

Sharla Brook Poling Massage Therapy

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Megan Hively Ayurveda & Yoga

704-658-1442

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9

Stress, Inflammation and Fatigue Talk – 6:30pm.

Join Dr. Michael Smith, N.D., for a talk covering the conditions of stress, inflammation and fatigue.

Advanced registration required at 704-708-4404.

Seating is limited. 1114 Sam Newell Rd, Ste A, Matthews. CarolinasNaturalHealth.com.

Foam Roll Workshop with Lynne Ray, PT, PYT, CSCS – 12:30-1:30 pm. Roll out sore muscles.

This workshop teaches foam roll techniques that relax muscles, reduce pain, and restore muscles to normal length-tension relationships and function.

301 E Tremont Ave B, Charlotte. 980-298-6706.

RoperPT.com.

Intro to Yoga – 7:15-8:30pm. New to yoga and not sure where to begin? In this 4-week series, we’ll break down the components of a Vinyasa-style class in a fun and relaxed learning environment. $75 for 4 weeks. Register online. Be Yoga, 1247 East Blvd #250, Charlotte. 704-372-7665. Info@BeYogaClt. com. BeYogaClt.com.

Community Soul Night with Kelli Hall – 7pm. A Vision-board Workshop. See the desires of the heart - in pictures. All are welcome. Donation. Magnolia Woods, 12125 Statesville Rd, Huntersville. 980292-1062. AwakeningCarolina@gmail.com.

AwakeningCarolina.org.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10

Trusting Soulful Breathwork – 7-9pm. Join Andrea White for the ride of your life. Clearing of old emotional energy that’s been stored in our bodies. Healing of past trauma. Renewed energy and vitality. Clarity. Peace and calm. Cost: $20 Early Bird, $30 Day of. 1912 Commonwealth Ave. 704266-1443. OkraCharlotte.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 Sound Healing and Yin Yoga– 7-8:30pm. Join Meredith Swaim and unwind with an evening of restorative vibrations, transcendent sounds and yin yoga poses sure to leave you feeling blissful. Cost: $33. 1912 Commonwealth Ave. 704-266-1443.

OkraCharlotte.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 Symbology – 10am-12pm. Mediums, psychics and students of the phenomena, join us for an indepth look at the language of symbols and how the knowledge of interpretation of these tools will enhance your skills. $45 or NookSter Society. 704896-3111. The Nook, 400 North Harbor Place Dr, Ste C, Davidson. KentCookInstitute.com/calendar.

markyourcalendar Understanding Tarot Psychic Medium Katelyn Lee helps you read and interpret oracle cards.

Unlike traditional tarot, oracle tarot has a unique je ne sais quoi in their interpretation. Learn to interpret and receive information.

December 14 · 1-3pm $35 Ahlara International 155 Joe V. Knox Ave, Mooresville 704-662-0946 AhlaraInternational.com Runes – 1:30-3pm. Work with the ancient alphabet of The Vikings and Nordic peoples. Each symbol is unique in working with your own spiritual background and coming to terms with the current aspects of your life. $25 or NookSter Society. 704896-3111. The Nook, 400 North Harbor Place Dr, Ste C, Davidson. KentCookInstitute.com/calendar.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 New Year’s Resolution: Art of Yogic Speech – 1-4pm. Join Marcy Goldstein on how to achieve clarity and maintain dignity and mutual respect during in-person and social media communications on sensitive, charged topics. Cultivate the art of yogic speech to help repair our world. Pre-register $45, $50 Day of. 1912 Commonwealth Ave. 704266-1443. OkraCharlotte.com.

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Evening Energy Frequency & Flow Sound Healing – 7-9pm. Experience an evening of energy healing practitioners offering you services such as reiki, hypnotherapy, energy sound therapy, and reconnective healing. Love offering appreciated.

Elemental Healing Charlotte, 5200 Park Rd, Bldg.

1, 2nd fl, Ste 207-B/Community/Movement Room #2, Charlotte. 704-231-1642. Darcel.Spears@gmail. com. DarcelSpears.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 Jikiden Reiki Weekend with Lorraine Meyer – Dec 21-22. 9:30am-5:30pm. Usui Reiki without Western or New Age influence. Authorized teacher of the Jikiden Reiki Institute presents reiki in its original simplicity, beauty, thought and practice. $350. Call/text for reservations, 305-333-7571. The Nook, 400 North Harbor Place Dr, Ste C, Davidson.

KentCookInstitute.com/calendar.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 Sacred Cacao Ceremony and Shamanic Breathe – 6:30-9pm. Celebrate the winter solstice. Begin with a heart opening sacred Cacao (Amazonian superfood) ceremony and focus on releasing what doesn’t serve self and calling in what does. A powerful Shamanic breath work practice will follow. $40 advanced registration, $50 Day of. 1912 Commonwealth Ave. 704-266-1443. OkraCharlotte.com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29 Burning Bowl Service – 11:15am. Celebration service includes a “Burning Bowl” ceremony where you can write down issues that you would like to let go of before entering the New Year and release them through sacred fire. HeartLight Spiritual Center, 7300 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte. 980-9498921. Shine@HeartLightCharlotte.org.

coming soon WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 Qigong Life Energy Coaching Course – 8:159:45am. Wednesdays weekly for 6-months.

Understand Chi, principles of Chinese energy healing, the energy structure of the human body, the five elements of Chinese medicine, the three harmonies of body and more in this comprehensive course. Empower Life Center, 14136 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville. Register 704-542-8088 or info@ EmpowerLifeCenter.com. EmpowerLifeCenter.com.

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Okra 200 hr YTT with Brooke Carlson – 1/105/17. Whether you want to pursue a career in yoga or delve deeper into the practice of yoga as a student and practitioner, Okra’s 200-hour teacher training program will support your needs. Our curriculum covers many modalities and styles. 1912 Commonwealth Ave. 704266-1443. OkraCharlotte.com

SUNDAY, JANUARY 19 Intro to Yoga – 2-3:15pm. New to yoga and not sure where to begin? In this 4-week series, we’ll break down the components of a Vinyasa-style class in a fun and relaxed learning environment. $75 for 4 weeks. Register online. Be Yoga, 1247 East Blvd #250, Charlotte. 704-372-7665. Info@BeYogaClt. com. BeYogaClt.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Introduction to Child’Space – For professionals, health care providers, parents to be or anyone interested in infant development or the upcoming training starting June 2020. 4805 Park Rd, Ste 200, Charlotte.

704-650-7252. Brenda@MovementDialogues.com.

ChildSpaceCharlotte.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Complimentary Child’Space Sessions – 9:30am3:30pm. For Families and their infants ranging in age from birth to independent walking. Make tummy time fun; reach milestones like sitting, crawling and walking; promote early language and fine motor skills; deepen bonding, social/emotional growth. Schedule appointment at 704-650-7252 or Brenda@MovementDialogues.com. 4805 Park Rd, Ste 200, Charlotte. ChildSpaceCharlotte.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29

markyourcalendar REFRESH 2020 Wellness Expo Harness your power for better health with the practitioners at Elemental Healing Charlotte and special guests.

Demos, prizes, and giveaways.

February 29 · 11am-5pm $10 Elemental Healing 5200 Park Rd, Bldg. 1, 2nd Fl. Charlotte (All Event Rooms) ElementalHealingCharlotte.com Events@ ElementalHealingCharlotte.com

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Offering traditional and alternative therapies seven days a week to help you achieve optimal health, wellness and balance. Colon hydrotherapy, massage, far-infrared sauna therapy, energizing foot spa and yoni or v-steam.

COUNSELOR SHARON HOYNG, MS, LPC, PLLC 1554 C Union Rd, Ste 7, Gastonia 704-616-9600 SharonHoyng@gmail.com

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Developer of the “40 Day Transformation” system, a physician designed and administered functional approach with programming tailored to the unique metabolism needs of each individual, to provide safe and sustained weight loss. Call for a free consultation.

1012 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia 704-864-0605 OrganicMarketplaceNC.com

9am -7pm M/F, 9am-6pm Sat. Reliable community partner, local source for education, organic foods, personal care, products, supplements, aromatherapy, organic wine/beer and pet products. See ad, page 21.

Fee for classifieds is a minimum charge of $25 for up to the first 20 words and $1 for each additional word. To place an ad, email Ads@ AwakeningCharlotte.com. Deadline is the 9th of the month.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT THE KENT-COOK INSTITUTE, INC. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS The Kent-Cook Institute, Inc. at The Nook, is an accredited school of Metaphysics, Mysticism, and Spiritual Healing. Organized as a 501(c) (3) school, the school is located at the Davidson Landing complex in Davidson, NC. The Kent-Cook Institute, Inc. admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.

Please visit us at 400 North Harbor Place Drive, Suite C, Davidson, NC or at our website www.

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on going events

PLANS CHANGE! Please call ahead to confirm dates and times.

sunday Metaphysical Study Group with Rev. David Hulse – 10-11am. Understand original texts from a more enlightened/metaphysical view. HeartLight Spiritual Center, 7300 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte.

704-599-1180. HeartLightCharlotte.org.

Queen City Center for Spiritual Living – 10:30am. 1st Sunday of month. Open-minded spiritual community with positive and practical philosophy of life. The Double Tree Hotel, 6300 Morrison Blvd, Charlotte. 704-643-4970.

QueenCityCSL.com.

Unity of Charlotte Sunday Celebration Service – 10:30am. Vibrant, joyous Sunday Celebration Service with inspiring messages, a warm, open and affirming spiritual community. Meditation at 9:50am. 401 E Arrowood Rd, Charlotte. 704-5230062. UnityofCharlotte.org.

Light House Spiritual Fellowship – 11am12:30pm. Heart-centered gathering that explores the esoteric, mystical, wisdom teachings of various faiths and philosophies. Light House Spiritual Center, 645 Carpenter Ave, Mooresville. 704658-1442. Info@LightHouseSpiritualCenter.com.

LightHouseSpiritualCenter.com.

Service at Carolina Center for Spiritual Awakening – 11am. Honoring and welcoming all.

Donation. Magnolia Woods, 12125 Statesville Rd, Huntersville. 980-292-1062. AwakeningCarolina@ gmail.com. AwakeningCarolina.org.

Heartlight Spiritual Center – 11:15am.

Fellowship, meditation and inspiring message with inclusive, metaphysical family honoring your spiritual journey. HeartLight Spiritual Center, 7300 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte. 704-599-1180.

HeartLightCharlotte.org.

Reiki and Healing Clinic for Kids and Teens – 2nd and 4th Sunday. 1-4pm. For those struggling with anxiety, pain, depression, chronic conditions.

Donation. 2520 Sardis Rd North, Ste 208, Charlotte.

Register: CharlotteReikiForKids.com.

monday Alone Together Therapy Group – 6:30-7:30pm.

2nd and 4th Monday. Adult therapy for those unsure of self/worry how perceived. $40/mtg paid monthly, or $50/mtg paid bi-weekly. Elemental Healing Charlotte, 5200 Park Rd., Bldg. 1, 2nd fl, Ste. 207B/Community/Movement Room #2, Charlotte.

704-800-4436. Info@ModernEraCounseling.com.

ModernEraCounseling.com.

A Course in Miracles Study Group – 7pm.

Ongoing study/discussion. The Fullers have been facilitating ACIM studies over 25 years. Park Rd

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Rocket Vinyasa Yoga – 7:15-8:30pm. Also Wed, Fri, Sat, times vary. Playful and energetic practice.

Yoga class pass or $10 drop in. All levels. Okra Yoga, 1912 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte. 704266-1443. OkraCharlotte.com.

Weekly Wednesday Meditation – 7-9pm.

Silent mindfulness meditation at 7:30pm, followed by dharma talk and discussion.

Instruction at 7pm. Donation. Park Rd Baptist Church, Milford Chapel, 3900 Park Rd, Charlotte. InsightMeditationCharlotte@gmail. com. IMCCharlotte.org.

tuesday

thursday

Mid-Week Yoga Retreat – Tues-Fri. Emotional cleansing, relaxation and deeper connection with nature. Dillsboro Inn, 146 N River Rd, Dillsboro. 828-507-3113. DillsboroInn.com.

MoonSchoolYoga.com.

The Way of Mastery: Listening and Living – 1st and 3rd Thursdays. 7-8:30pm. Transformational teachings of Jesus. 110 Summerlake Dr SW, Concord. Remote access available. 607-348-5773.

Facebook - “The Way of Mastery - Concord NC.”

Inspired Flow – 8-9am. Also Thurs. Jivamuktistyle, vinyasa krama class where breath and an elevated intention link one movement to the other.

Yoga class pass or $8 drop in. 1912 Commonwealth Ave. 704-266-1443. OkraCharlotte.com.

Qoya Intentional Movement for Women – 7:309pm. No class 12/26. Combination of yoga, dance, feminine movement and community connections. $20 or $60/4. Be Yoga, 1247 East Blvd #250, Charlotte. 704-372-7665. Info@BeYogaClt.com.

BeYogaClt.com.

Church, 3900 Park Rd, Rm 206, Charlotte. 704619-9029. UnitySpiritualCenterOfCharlotte.org.

Weekly Daytime Meditation Session – 12-1pm.

Brief instruction period, 30 minutes of silent meditation and Q and A. Donation. Park Rd Baptist Church, Milford Chapel, 3900 Park Rd, Charlotte. InsightMeditationCharlotte@gmail. com. IMCCharlotte.org.

Pre/Postnatal Yoga Tuesdays – 4:30-5:30pm. Join Julie and Moms/Moms-to-be each Tuesday for a yoga flow specially designed for pregnant women.

Yoga class pass or $8 Drop-In. 1912 Commonwealth Ave.704-266-1443. OkraCharlotte.com.

The Enneagram Study Group – 7-8:30pm. 3rd Tuesday of month. Check online calendar for holiday schedule. Learn the 9 personality types and accompanying thinking, feeling, and behaving. $10. Light House Spiritual Center, 645 Carpenter Ave, Mooresville. 704658-1442. Info@LightHouseSpiritualCenter. com. LightHouseSpiritualCenter.com/events.

A Course In Miracles Study Group – 7-8:30pm. Check online calendar for holiday schedule. Group study of moving from fear to love. $10. Light House Spiritual Center 645 Carpenter Ave., Mooresville, NC 28115. 704658-1442. Info@LightHouseSpiritualCenter. com. LightHouseSpiritualCenter.com/events.

wednesday IM=X Pilates – 6-6:55am. No class 12/25. All levels, eight sequences on the Xercizer with emphasis on proper form. 2 credits. Register in advance. IM=X Pilates & Fitness, 8035 Providence Rd, Ste 330, Charlotte. 704-575-5366. IMXPilatesCharlotte.com.

K a r m i c R e l i e f : Aw a k e n t o t h e U N a w a k e n e d Yo u – 11 a m . D e c 4 - 1 8 .

Clear unresolved issues and break free from emotional baggage. $15/class, $60/series. Live or streaming/recordings. HeartLight Spiritual Center, 7300 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte. 980949-8921. Shine@HeartLightCharlotte.org.

HeartLightCharlotte.org.

Yoga Basics with Cay Moore PT, PYTC – 121pm. Student-centered to meet your unique needs.

Helps you restore breath, functional movement patterns, body awareness, and postural alignment.

301 E Tremont Ave B, Charlotte. 980-298-6706.

RoperPT.com.

AwakeningCharlotte.com

friday Feldenkrais® Classes – 9:30-10:30am. Engage unique movement sequences to unravel harmful habits, restore ability and regulate the nervous system. $15. 4805 Park Rd, Ste 200. 704-905-8594.

MovementDialogues.com.

50-50 TRX & Xercizer – 12-12:55pm. All levels, great stretch and some cardio. 2 credits.

Register in advance. IM=X Pilates & Fitness, 8035 Providence Rd, Ste 330, Charlotte. 704-575-5366.

IMXPilatesCharlotte.com.

saturday Yoga Sculpt – Every day. Class incorporates hand weights and high-intensity cardio bursts for a maximum calorie burning effect. Okra Yoga, 1912 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte. 704-266-1443.

OkraCharlotte.com.

SoulCollage – 1:30-4:30pm. 2nd Saturday.

Lighthearted collage process allowing one to explore inner wisdom. $45, includes supplies.

Elemental Healing Charlotte, 5200 Park Rd, Bldg 1, 2nd fl, Ste 200-C, Creative Arts Studio, Charlotte. 704-807-3635. Mwyche3@icloud.com.

ElementalHealingCharlotte.com.

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community resource guide

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY

Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email Ads@AwakeningCharlotte.com to request our media kit.

ACUPUNCTURE EMPOWER LIFE CENTER

Camilo Sanchez, L. Ac, MAOM 704-542-8088 EmpowerLifeCenter.com 28 years of experience in acupuncture, Chinese medicine and integrated health. Specializing in identifying and correcting the root cause of your health concerns.

P ain c onditions, digestive disorders, stress, women’s health and chronic disorders. Classes in authentic Qigong, Tai Chi and Taoist yoga.

CBD MY GREEN HOUSE

349 Copperfield Blvd NE, Ste B, Concord Also at The Faded Rose, Monroe & Lotus Living Arts, Concord 704-787-8656 · MyGreenHouseCBD.com CBD retail and online store in Concord dedicated to the best all legal and natural medicinal hemp products hand-selected to support your overall health needs. Also available at Monroe and Concord partner locations.

STANLEY SPECIALTY PHARMACY

ALLERGY AAIR OF CHARLOTTE

Elizabeth, Blakeney, Steele Creek 704-910-1402 AAIRofCharlotte.com Dedicated to a more progressive approach for treating allergy, asthma and immunology patients.

Dr. O’Connor is one of only three allergy specialists nationwide to complete the University of Arizona Fellowship of Integrative Medicine. See ad, page 4.

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE REPLACEMENT ILLUME MD

Pragathi Ravi, MD 2315 W Arbors Dr, Ste 230 704-817-9421 · illume.life New to Charlotte, pellet therapy is customized to the individual using hormones similar to those in the human body and painlessly inserted so that hormone levels stay consistent avoiding the rollercoaster effect of other hormone therapies. See ad, page 15.

BIOFIELD TUNING ENERGETIC APOTHECARY

3120 Latrobe Dr, Ste 200 704-370-6612 StanleyRx.com/CBD

Charlotte’s CBD experts.

CBD consultations available with a licensed Pharmacist ($50 per ½ hour). Consultation fee applied to any CBD purchase. Professional grade CBD products available in store and online. See ad, page 11.

CHRONIC & DIFFICULT CASES HAAS WELLNESS CENTER 3315 Springbank Ln, Ste 102 704-837-2420 HaasWellnessCenters.com

Specializing in chronic and difficult cases and holistic and wellness care. We identify and treat the root cause of your health issues. Call today for a free 15-minute consultation. See ad, page 2.

COLONICS HC WELLNESS CENTER & SPA 1308 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia 704-823-1577 HCWellnessCenterAndSpa.com

Reiki for Wellness 325 Matthews Mint Hill Rd, Ste 106 704-907-3380 • EnergeticApothecary.com C e r t i f i e d B i o f i e l d Tu n i n g Practitioner using physics-based sound healing technique to help resolve chronic pain, anxiety, depression, grief, overthinkingbusy mind, adrenal fatigue and more. Also offering reiki, medical reiki, and resonance feedback scanning of the energy field.

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Our principle service is Colon Hydrotherapy, but we also offer a wide variety of other services. We o ff e r b o t h t r a d i t i o n a l a n d alternative therapies to assist clients in achieving optimal health, wellness and balance.

STANLEY SPECIALTY PHARMACY 3120 Latrobe Dr, Ste 200 704-370-6612 StanleyRx.com

Charlotte’s most experienced & trusted compounding p h a r m a c y. S k i l l e d pharmacist can prepare custom medications to meet needs of the individual patient. Specializing in women’s & men’s health as well as veterinary medications. See ad, page 11.

DENTISTRY GORELIK DENTISTRY 2740 W Arrowood Rd 704-553-1627 GorelikDentistry.com

Holistic dental practice committed to whole-body care, high-quality dental treatments, and excellent customer service. Stateof-the-art office certified for ozone therapy, sedation, metal-free zirconia implants and SMART treatments. Full-office water filtration, salt room and circadian lighting.

HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTERS

Drs. Carl McMillan and Luis I. Crespo 20905 Torrence Chapel Rd, Ste 201, Cornelius 704-765-3150 • SmilesRaleigh.com Teeth and oral cavity affects the entire body and we make efforts besides biocompatible materials to help identify underlying causes to dental ailments. Myobrace, preorthodontic treatment, safe mercury filling removal, ceramic implants, nutrition and prevention. See ad, pag 24.

KEMPTER HOLISTIC DENTISTRY

3111 Springbank Ln, Ste F1 1000 Copperfield Blvd, Ste 160, Concord 704-782-0797 KempterDentistry.com Biologically minded family dental office offering 3D digital dentistry, preventative dentistry, safe mercury removal and sleep apnea screenings. In a relaxed and caring environment, all patients are given devoted time. Call the office today to request a new patient consultation. See ad, back cover.

ECO-FRIENDLY LIVING A GREENER CLEAN LLC 704-765-2035 Info@AGreenerClean.net AGreenerClean.net

O ff e r i n g c o m p l e t e l y chemical free and ecofriendly maid services in Lake Norman and surrounding areas. Our probiotic cleaner will leave your home sparkling and truly clean. Contact us today for a free estimate.

MOLD REMEDIATION, HOME WATER CONTROL

CERTIFIED MEDIUM TRAINING

400 N Harbor Place Dr, Ste C, Davidson 704-896-3111 KentCookInstitute.com Fast Track exclusive, unprecedented certification in mediumship. Starting September 2019, this oneyear program will give you full accreditation as a Certified Medium. See ad, page 18.

HOMEOPATHY CAROLINAS NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

Sedona Waterproofing Solutions 704-960-7906 • SedonaWaterproofing.com

Dr Michael Smith 1114 Sam Newell Rd, Ste A 704-708-4404 • CarolinasNaturalHealth.com

Address moisture issues in your home resulting in healthier indoor air and increased energy efficiency.

Basements, crawlspace, drainage and foundation issues. Call today for a free inspection and quotation. 6% “Natural Awakenings” discount. See ad, page 8.

C h a r l o t t e ’s o n l y d o c t o r specializing in homeopathy – a power system of natural medicine that stimulates your body’s natural ability to heal, without side effects. Anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, eczema, auto-immune disease, hormonal imbalance, and much more. See ad, page 13.

RECYCLED COMPOST & MULCH 140 Valleydale Rd · 980-314-3880 17131 Lancaster Hwy · 980-314-3845 MeckMulchMadness.com

Support a full 360° from your yard to our facility and back again. Mecklenburg County upcycles your yard waste to create high-quality STA approved compost and beautiful mulch at a very affordable price. See ad, page 17.

SUSTAINABLE INTERIOR DESIGN Claudia Josephine Design 860-796-3415 ClaudiaJosephineDesign.com

Proving that sustainable, ecofriendly design can still be stylish, Claudia creates classic, functional, and beautiful interiors. Specializes in hard finish selections for new builds. Maria Killam True Colour Expert.

EDUCATION GOLDEN QUEST MYSTERY SCHOOL Rev Rebecca Nagy, Founding Director 704-661-4957 Rebecca.GoldenQuest@gmail.com GoldenQuestMysterySchool.org

HYPNOSIS FOCUS ON PAST LIVES Heidi E. Kent, C.Ht. Marsha G. Cook, C.Ht. 704-896-3111

Change your belief systems and transcend your circumstances.

Spiritual support for all people; focus on past lives, Akashic records, spiritual healing.

Relief is an appointment away. Specializing in smoking cessation, weight loss and releasing fear.

See ad, page 18.

LAKESIDE COUNSELING & HYPNOTHERAPY

Amy Bernstein, LCSW, CH 442 S Main St, Ste 6, Davidson 704-252-1568 • LakesideTherapy.com “Hypnosis is so easy, all you have to do is sit back, relax and l i st e n . ” P r o g r a m s i n c l u d e : Calm, Confidence, Sleep, Clarity, Health, Release Weight, a n d S m o k i n g / Va p i n g Cessation. Includes customized CD/mp3 of hypnosis.

INTEGRATIVE HEALER KATIE SUTTON

Intuitive Channel, Guided Meditation Coach 828-246-3335 ZenWithinAcademy.com Katie synthesizes a unique blend of healing modalities with selfactivation techniques–from sound & vibrational therapy, to intuitive channeling, to guided meditation– in order to deliver healings tailored to each person's needs.

INTEGRATIVE PEDIATRICIAN INFINITE HEALTH, PLLC

Sheila Kilbane, MD 2201 Park Rd, Ste B 704-626-6771 • SheilaKilbane.com Dr. Kilbane is a board-certified integrative pediatrician who specializes in finding the root cause of illness including reflux, eczema, allergies, recurrent ear and sinus infections, asthma, constipation, abdominal pain and more.

LYMPHATIC CLEANSE JENNIFER DILLON, DC, CCN 421-B S. Sharon Amity Rd 704-333-9991 DillonNaturalHealth.com

The Light Beam Generator is a non-invasive oxygen based detoxification system helping to restore function and assist the lymphatic system. When this circulatory system is congested, the whole system becomes toxic causing chronic inflammation as well as many other issues. See ad, page 5.

MIND, BODY, SPIRIT A HEALING BALANCE

4341 Charlotte Hwy, Ste 202, Lake Wylie AHealingBalance.org 803-675-5562 Gray specializes in reiki, intuitive energy readings, intuitive drawing, crystal healing, and past life r e g r e s s i o n t h e r a p y.

Christine specializes in art therapy counseling and is the Charlotte area’s only Certified Mind-Body Medicine Practitioner.

Advanced training for today’s modern mystic, synthesizing the wisdom of the ages with quantum physics, esoteric astrology, and white magic.

Applications now being accepted for new students for 2020.

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NATURAL DOCTOR DR. MEGAN DING, ND

Charlotte Natural Wellness 10722 Carmel Commons Blvd, Ste 450 704-543-5540 DrMeganDing.com

NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN CAROLINAS NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

Dr Michael Smith 1114 Sam Newell Rd, Ste A 704-708-4404 • CarolinasNaturalHealth.com Diabetes, Depression, Digestive Disorders, ​A llergies, Autoimmune disease, A ​ nxiety,​ ​ ADHD. C h a r l o t t e ’s o n l y d o c t o r specializing in homeopathy. We focus on treating YOU to uncover the cause of your health condition and empower you to better health!​ See ad, page 13.

Medically trained, naturally focused. Hormonal imbalances, digestive issues, metabolic disorders, autoimmunity, acne.

Comprehensive naturopathic care focused on underlying causes and end results.

Charlotte’s only naturopathic physician specializing in natural cancer support.

DARRYL ROBERTS, ND

Haas Wellness Center 3315 Springbank Ln, Ste 102 704-837-2420 • HaasWellnessCenters.com DrDarryl@HaasWellnessCenters.com Heal. Recover. Thrive.

Modern wellness for a modern world.

Specializing in emotional and digestive disorders with children and adults using non-toxic treatments. Call today for a free consultation.

CHARLOTTE NATURAL WELLNESS Dr Michelle Dillon 10722 Carmel Commons Blvd, Ste 450 704-543-5540 CharlotteNaturalWellness.com

Specializing in natural remedies for PMS, hot flashes, other hormonal issues, digestive issues, thyroid disorders, weight issues, fatigue, mood imbalances, insomnia and more. Effective individualized treatments using nutrition, botanicals, and supplements for the whole family.

OF THE EARTH WELLNESS NATURAL HEALTH Dr. Dave Hamilton 933 Louise Ave, Ste 101-02 980-272-1897 OfTheEarthWellness.com

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Please consider supporting these major distributors by shopping there and picking up the magazine each month from one of the racks.

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Providing natural family wellness through individualized care. We treat a variety of health concerns such as gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular disease, anxiety/ depression, food allergies, lyme disease, thyroid concerns and more. Contact us today to plant the seed of health. Grow balanced naturally.

PHYSICAL THERAPY ROPER PHYSICAL THERAPY

Myofascial Release & Medical Therapeutic Yoga 301 E. Tremont Ave, Ste B RoperPT.com 980-298-6706 Our mission is to increase function, restore motion and improve strength and stamina through myofascial release.

Roper PT is privately owned with highly skilled manual therapists who offer patient– centered care.

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PSYCHIC PSYCHICS AND SENIOR TEACHERS 400 N Harbor Place Dr, Ste C, Davidson 704-896-3111 KentCookInstitute.com

First Saturday each month from 1-4pm. Professional Certified Tarot, Numerology, Palmistry, Medicine Cards, Spiritual Readings.

Fees begin at $60. Call today for an appointment. See ad, page 18.

SPIRITUAL PSYCHIC MEDIUM

Heidi E Kent, M.A. CM, C.Ht. 423-300-8618 • HeidisReadings.com Heidi E. Kent, co-director of The Kent-Cook Institute, is a certified psychic medium, master palmist, spiritual communicator, numerologist, relationship counselor, metaphysical teacher and certified hypnotherapist. Heidi guides you to the place of “what to do, what to do, what to do!” See ad, page 18.

REFLEXOLOGY BALANCED ENERGY REFLEXOLOGY Eva Gajewski Charlotte 704-774-9629 BalancedEnergyReflexology.com

Certified Reflexologist that uses reflexes in feet, hands and face to promote inner balance. Reflexology reduces stress, improves blood flow, nerve impulses and energy throughout the body. A balanced body is a healthy body.

See ad, page 20.

REIKI A HEALING BALANCE

4341 Charlotte Hwy, Ste 202, Lake Wylie AHealingBalance.org 704-340-5035 Specializing in reiki combined with innate clairvoyance and clairsentience. Gray sees and feels subtle energies of clients during reiki sessions aiding in healing.

Also a Dr. Brian Weiss trained past life regression therapist.

SLEEP SOLUTION CAROLINA SLEEP SOLUTIONS

3111 Springbank Ln, Ste F2 1000 Copperfield Blvd, Ste 154, Concord 7540 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Mint Hill 704-220-1930 SleepApneaCharlotteNC.com Area leader in advanced dental sleep treatment.

Provide custom made oral appliances as alternatives to CPAP/BiPAP machines and work closely with board-certified sleep doctors to provide the best overall care and give you your life back. See ad, page 5.

SPIRITUAL CENTERS CAROLINA CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL AWAKENING

Rev. Christy Snow, Founder & Spiritual Director AwakeningCarolina.org 980-292-1062 Looking for a spiritual home?

Join us for live positive music, meditation, and a message to awaken your Divine Potential.

We welcome all people and all paths. Youth church, weekly classes and events. See ad, page 22.

HEARTLIGHT SPIRITUAL CENTER Rev. David Hulse, Spiritual Leader 7300 Mallard Creek Rd 704-599-1180 HeartLightCharlotte.org

We are a Spirit-Guided, HeartCentered, Christ-Conscious, Loving Family providing an empowering, universal, Christ-centered message grounded in the teachings of metaphysics. Sunday Service 11:15 am. Email Shine@HeartLightCharlotte.org.

See ad, page 29.

LIGHT HOUSE SPIRITUAL CENTER Rev. Kendall Heath, Interfaith Minister 645 Carpenter Ave, Mooresville LightHouseSpiritualCenter.com 704-658-1442

Sunday Interfaith Spiritual Fellowship Services 11am12:30 pm. Weekly, heartcentered gatherings exploring the esoteric, mystical, wisdom teachings of many faiths and philosophies. Services include teachings, dialogue, and experiential group learning, music and coffee/tea. See ad, page 27.

UNITY OF CHARLOTTE

Marty Bacher, Spiritual Leader UnityofCharlotte.org 704-523-0062 Unity features a vibrant, joyous Sunday Celebration Service at 10:30am with terrific music, inspiring messages and a warm, welcoming spiritual community. Offering classes and workshops throughout the week with activities that support your health, wellness and spiritual journey.

THERMOGRAPHY JENNIFER DILLON, DC, CCN 421-B S. Sharon Amity Rd 704-333-9991 DillonNaturalHealth.com

Thermography is a non-invasive way to visualize the health of a tissue. Identify inflammation in breast tissue and other areas of the body. Detect issues early to allow time to make a change before diagnosis occurs. See ad, page 5.

SPIRITUAL COACH REV. CHRISTY SNOW

Charlotte & Lake Norman ChristySnow.com 704-516-7113 Christy@ChristySnow.com Sessions are customized for each individual or couple. Christy’s approach is rooted in her metaphysical education and experience. “There’s a spiritual solution to every problem.” Wayne Dyer.

See ad, page 22.

SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE INTERFAITH MINISTER, PSYCHIC MEDIUM PSYCHOSPIRITUAL HEALER

WEIGHT LOSS CAROLINAS WEIGHT LOSS INSTITUTE Gastonia • 704-271-9757 Matthews/Ballantyne • 704-243-8560 CWLI.net

Developer of the "40 Day Transformation" system, a physician designed and administered functional approach with programming tailored to the unique metabolism needs of each individual, to provide safe and sustained weight loss. Call for a free consultation.

YOGA THERAPY ROPER PHYSICAL THERAPY

645 Carpenter Ave, Mooresville 704-658-1442 LightHouseSpiritualCenter.com

301 E Tremont Ave, Ste B RoperPT.com 980-298-6706

Kendall Heath combines psychospiritual modalities, holistic healing techniques, and detailed intuitive guidance for spiritual growth and personal transformation. Soul work, innerchild work, energy practices, grief work, soulful relationships, trauma healing. See ad, page 27.

Physical therapists trained and certified in Professional Yoga Therapy qualifying them to teach clients with acute or chronic pain and beginner or seasoned yogis with injuries who desire a safe and effective yoga practice.

SUSTAINABILITY SUSTAIN CHARLOTTE

Monthly Educational Meetings (locations vary monthly) SustainCharlotte.org A nonprofit organization working to inspire choices that lead to healthy, equitable and vibrant communities across the Charlotte metro region for generations to come.

Become a member today.

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