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Making Thankfulness Second Nature

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14 Chasing the Zzzzzz’s: how to put insomnia to rest

17 Kids with Gratitude:

making thankfulness second nature

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19 Antiques Rising: discovering the”green” in brown furniture

22 Ayurveda: the science of life

5 letter from the publisher

22 plant medicine

6 affirming naturally

24 calendar of events

19 sustainability

28 resource guide

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It feels like summer is finally behind us and Cindy and I are enjoying the brief Texas autumn before the chill of winter sets in. I’ve planted the fall garden and Cindy has been repotting and separating some of the pot plant. We were hoping to be able to have a wood heater installed in the cabin, maybe next year. I always learn things from the magazine’s articles but this time I was really impressed by the Kids with Gratitude. We have added the “rose, thorn and bud ritual” to our daily routine. There is never a day when we can’t find a couple things to be thankful for, the rose. I believe it’s important to acknowledge things that are problems, the thorn. I don’t think pretending they aren’t there helps and I’m not sure that trying to be thankful for them does either. The bud is saying one thing that we are looking forward to, one thing we hope for. I believe that doing this each morning as we share coffee together will make our life together richer. We hope you all have a wonderful November with many things to be thankful for.

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I Radiate Love and Kindness. by Doyle Ward

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same thoughts over and over again. Every single one is an affirmation; this also includes everything that you say. By reducing your negative thoughts and words and increasing the positive ones, you can reshape your life. Expecting a better day helps to create a better life. The only place we have to take action or make changes is the present moment. What goes around comes around. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. What you give out you get back. We’ve all heard these expressed many times and in many ways. But what does it mean? Do you remember a time when you weren’t at your best and your behavior reflected it? Maybe you lashed out in anger and then someone responded in kind. Then perhaps you felt worse. If we take the time to choose a different way, maybe we get a different response. Consider shaping your thoughts, actions and behavior to create a better world for yourself and others. Here’s my affirmation for this month: I radiate love and kindness and therefore I find love and kindness. The only thing that you are guaranteed in life is this moment. Working with positive affirmations can radically change your mindset. Say them and write them repeatedly with the feeling that they are your truth. You have the power to make great changes in yourself and the world. I know this is true because I have made huge changes in my life by changing my thoughts. Doyle Ward is a successful life coach, workshop leader and lecturer in the field of personal development. Listen to his podcasts on InFlowRadio.com, Apple Podcasts or GooglePlay blissfulquests.com See Ad on page 10

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“ ufi is a Mystic path, the ancient wisdom of the heart, and the path of love born from that wisdom. This is achieved through a meditative process employing different methods, including rhythm, breath, music, dance, voice, sound, and poetry, to enter a state of emptiness.” Dervish “whirling” is a Sufi centering dance. Whirling represents man’s unity with the cosmos; through this movement we dissolve ourselves into a world that cannot be understood with our mind. It has to be felt with the heart. Sufi dance puts us in touch with different layers of our being. It’s waves will deepen and expand the different qualities of human consciousness and take us to the silent lake of our inner being. This process creates an atmosphere where love and wildness blossom into meditation. This ancient, sacred dance awakens the soul, and instillpeace and harmony in the body and mind. Meera Ekin- Sufi Whiling Facilitator, began her journey training under various spiritual teachers and Sufi masters from India in Gurdjieff Sacred Movements, Satori, Somatic experiences, Sufi meditations and techniques of active meditations by Osho. Meera’s continued spiritual quest led her to a Sufi Master from Turkey. From him she learned the lost art of Sufi “Whirling” dance, and the practices of the Mevlevi Sufi order, the order of Rumi (popularly known as the poet Rumi). She trained under him for 5 years in Sufi Whirling and Zikr chanting. Her passion has led her to teach, and she has spent over 5000 hours teaching these workshops to people all over the world. “By knowing the mysteries of our own heart, we begin to resonate with the mysteries of existence”. There will be two workshops, each divided into two days. The first workshop is on Saturday and Sunday morning from 9 am – 12 pm, and the second workshop is on Saturday and Sunday afternoon, from 2-5 pm. For each workshop, space is limited to 10 people. The cost of the workshop is $175. • Morning Workshop: Saturday and Sunday, November 16th & 17th, from 9-12 am • Afternoon Workshop: Saturday and Sunday, November 16th & 17th from 2-5 pm UNWIND STUDIO 3222 Mercer Street Houston, Texas 77027 November 16th and November 17th unwindstudio.org

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Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event Sunday, November 17th 1:30 – 4:30 p.m Calling people of all faiths, or no faith at all, to come together to care for our shared environment. We will engage in hands-on environmental stewardship by trimming trees, mulching, and watering at the Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve in Houston. This event will offer activities for all ages and skill levels, so bring the whole family, your neighbors and your friends. Meet at The Gathering Place, 5310 South Willow Dr., Houston 77035 to sign in. Metro bus line 7 stops nearby and line 49 is not far.

Tools/supplies will be provided. This event is organized by Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church, Congregation Brith Shalom, and the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston, in partnership with the Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy. The conservancy requires signing of a waiver to participate. Please register for planning purposes on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information.

n a northern India district, regulators require that applicants for gun licenses, in addition to normal background checks, must plant 10 trees and submit selfies as photographic evidence of having done so. To mark World Environment Day in June, Chander Gaind, the deputy commissioner of the district of Ferozepur in Punjab State, had an idea. “I thought about how much Punjabi people love guns,” he says. “We receive hundreds of applications for gun licenses from this district every year. Maybe I could get them to love caring for the environment, too.” India has more than 3.3 million active gun licenses. Tajinder Singh, 47, a farmer in the district, says he wants to protect himself from wild animals and bands of armed robbers.

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CHASING ZZZZZs How to Put Insomnia to Rest by Marlaina Donato

Tossing and turning most of the night while

with tried-and-true methods like acupuncdon’t even realize they’re in that state. This ture, therapeutic massage and changes in produces stress hormones and can prevent obsessing about the need for sleep is a tordiet and exercise, the National Sleep Founthe natural process of sleep from occurring.” ture we all go through every now and then, dation recommends mindful breathing and Stress also depletes vitamin B and magnebut for the 40 percent of Americans dealing meditation. New options are emerging to sium levels necessary for quality sleep, she with current or chronic insomnia, it can be help foster quality sleep, including cognitive adds. a regular nightmare. In fact, 50 to 70 million behavioral therapy (CBT), non-psychoactive Cindy Davies, owner of the Holistic adults in the U.S. suffer from some form of CBD oil and lifestyle changes supporting a Sleep Center, in Ferndale, Michigan, has sleep disorder, according to the American healthy circadian rhythm. similar views on the role emotion plays in Sleep Association. troubled sleep patterns. “We’re chronically The causes are multi-faceted: suppressing our feelings throughout the stress, pharmaceutical side effects, hormoBody and Mind, day. Our inability to address these emotions nal imbalances, chronic pain, anxiety and culminates in a night spent in bed awake too much caffeine all fuel the insomnia loop. a Tangled Web with fears and worries,” she says. “Pushing Add to that the overstimulation from 24/7 Psychological, emotional and physical ourselves to the point of exhaustion can technology, social pressures and unresolved health all play a role in our ability—or inabilhelp defend ourselves against dealing with emotional pain, and it’s easy to see why ity—to get a good night’s rest. “Not sleeping feelings or memories, but impairs our ability long, hard, sleepless nights have become a well is a sign of a deeper imbalance that worldwide epidemic. needs to be addressed. So, if we’re masking to sleep restfully or restoratively.” The effects are profound. Comthe problem with medication, the underlying promised sleep not only leads to decreased cause remains unaddressed,” says Elina Resetting quality of life, malnourished relationships, a Winnel, a sleep coach who works online with heightened risk of accidents and inferior job clients at TheSleepExpert.com. “Insomnia Inherent Rhythms performance, but also lowered immunity and is a complex issue that has psychological Circadian rhythm, our biological clock, is a chronic inflammation, raising the odds of components, but is also affected by deepcellular marvel that is affected by light and heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, er mechanisms, including an imbalance internal changes in temperature. Stephanie weight gain and diabetes. About 90 percent between the two main branches of the Silberman, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist of people diagnosed with depression also autonomic nervous system.” in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and Fellow of experience sleep deprivation, and many The intricate connection between the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, antidepressant medications can disrupt the emotion and sleep-robbing stress horexplains that it’s helpful to have a circadian ability to fall asleep and dream. mones explains why insomniacs are often rhythm aligned with societal norms so that However, a number of natural and caught in an undertow of racing thoughts we’re sleepy at bedtime and active during holistic approaches can provide lasting reand preoccupations. Says Winnel, “Stress daylight hours. “When a person’s circadian sults without side effects. Along has become the norm, and most people undesirable 14 Houston NaturalAwakenings-Houston.com

rhythm is delayed, they will have trouble falling asleep at a regular bedtime, and when it’s advanced, experience sleepiness too early in the evening and then [have] early morning awakenings.” Circadian rhythm regulates digestion, cellular repair, hormones and many other functions. It also slows down the metabolism during night hours, helping us to stay asleep. “The circadian rhythm can be disrupted by many factors, including traveling to a different time zone, shift work and exposure to blue light late at night while binge-watching your favorite series,” says Winnel. Our natural hormonal rhythms are wired to release melatonin at certain times, allowing us to rest frequently during the day. Davies explains that an adult’s body is de-

signed for periods of rest every 90 minutes. “Most people don’t have the opportunity to rest every 90 minutes, but if we were able to, we’d be going to bed in a state of rest, instead of exhaustion,” she says. Our bodies start producing melatonin around 9 p.m., when we should already be winding down, but too often we push ourselves to stay up to watch TV or have “me-time”, says Davies. “In reality, going to bed is the best me-time we can have.” Herbalist and licensed psychotherapist Jenn J. Allen, in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, adds, “People spend up to 10 hours a day on electronic devices, which directly impacts melatonin production and stimulates the fight-or-flight response system in the brain.”

Stress has become the norm, and most people don’t even realize they’re in that state. This produces stress hormones and can prevent the natural process of sleep from occurring. ~Elina Winnel

Two Sides of Every Brain

Smartphones and social media have piled even more on our plate, even if we enjoy them. “We’re expected to be constantly ‘on’ and reachable 24/7,” observes Winnel. “This leads to an excessive reliance on our sympathetic nervous system and difficulty switching brainwave states from beta—associated with alertness—to theta and delta, which we experience during sleep. Through practice and specific exercises, it can become easier for us to reach the state of mind needed to nod off.” To support healthier sleep patterns, Winnel emphasizes the importance of using both hemispheres of the brain while awake. “Particularly in our professional lives, logical and rational processes are rewarded, while creativity is seen as optional. This can cause a chronic imbalance in the way we use the two hemispheres of our brain. Optimal sleep requires equalized functioning in the neurological structures that are unique to each hemisphere.” Mindful breathing and alternate-nostril yogic breathwork can also bring harmony to both hemispheres of the brain and promote deep relaxation.

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Chronic pain can also prevent sound sleep. Allen stresses, “It’s important to understand what is actually causing pain and what type of pain it is. Some chronic pain comes from postural issues or injuries, so massage, chiropractic or gentle movement like yoga can help to drastically reduce the intensity of pain.” Identifying nutritional deficiencies and supporting the nervous system is also key. “Plants work both physiologically and energetically. Gentle nervine herbs like oats or chamomile can help to soothe the nervous system, and are effective for children and teens. Adaptogenic plants are known historically for helping the body to resist For healthy circadian rhythm and melatonin cycles, try: physical, chemical or biological stresses. u Shutting off all screen devices, including the TV, two hours before going to bed Tulsi and ashwagandha, when taken conu Going to bed when you get that 9 p.m. slump and just taping a favorite show sistently, can be useful in helping minding us to also check with a healthcare professional u Walking barefoot and feeling the earth to avoid contraindications. u Spending quality time outside in sunlight, preferably in a natural setting Going for that extra cup of coffee u Taking nourishing baths with natural soaps, lavender essential oil or herbs during the day or pouring a drink or two in u Designating certain time slots to not answer the phone or answer emails the evening are habits that only exacerbate sleep issues. “Caffeine suppresses our u Exercising regularly and not within three hours of bedtime body’s ability to feel tired, not by giving us u Taking a break from work every 90 minutes for two minutes of slow, deep breathing energy, but by increasing the production of u Breaking the caffeine habit by replacing coffee and tea with healthier alternatives adrenaline and suppressing the production of melatonin. Alcohol, like some prescription medications, can interfere with our ability For emotional components of insomnia, try: to fall asleep, sleep deeply and experience u Going on a “worry fast” for five or 10 minutes, and then practice doing it for an dreaming states,” cautions Davies. hour or a full day CBD oil derived from the cannabis u Reserving time with loved ones for in-person conversations and get-togethers plant is an effective pain-reducer and helps to regulate healthy sleep patterns. Cannau Checking in with yourself and acknowledging all emotions and fears bidiol (CBD), which does not contain THC without judgment (tetrahydrocannabinol), the chemical subu Setting aside ambitions for a day to recharge stance in marijuana responsible for inducing in15 Houston u Sleeping without guilt—shopping and running errandsNaturalAwakenings-Houston.com can wait a high, is available as capsules, inhalers and tinctures. u Choosing not to compare your life with others

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Many sleep-seeking people are reaping the benefits from cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). The American College of Physicians recommends it as the first-line therapy for insomnia ahead of medication, citing that it improves sleep and daytime functioning in 70 to 80 percent of treated persons, often without supplemental medication. A meta-analysis published in The Journal of the American Medical Association in 2015 shows that CBT-I can resolve insomnia for 35 percent of people with sleeplessness linked to existing medical and psychiatric conditions such as fibromyalgia or PTSD. CBT-I helps to change long-held patterns. “CBT includes keeping sleep logs, improving sleep hygiene, learning ways to decrease anxiety and how to associate the bed as a place where we sleep well, instead of the maladaptive thinking that it’s a place to toss and turn,” says Silberman. CBT can also be helpful for chronic pain and other physical problems when underlying issues are treated in conjunction. A good night’s rest is indeed possible. Davies says, “In order to really change our ability to sleep, we need a complete cultural mindset shift that prioritizes sleep and our need to rest.” Marlaina Donato is the author of several books and a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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This Thanksgiving, there’s something to be especially thankful

for—gratitude itself. Emerging research shows gratitude to be one of the easiest, most effective ways to kickstart happiness and well-being. “The good news about gratitude is that it is one of the more growable character strengths—and it’s never too late,” says Giacomo Bono, Ph.D., an assistant professor at California State University, in Dominguez Hills, and co-author of Making Grateful Kids: The Science of Building Character. It’s also never too early to “plant” it: Even toddlers love to parrot, “Thank you.” Research by Bono and others shows kids that are grateful are happier, more engaged and studious, and less envious, depressed, materialistic and prone to violence. It can be taught: After one week of daily 30-minute lessons on gratitude, 8- to 11-year-olds wrote thank-you notes for a PTA presentation that were 80 percent longer than notes by kids that didn’t have the lessons. To instill gratefulness in a child:

1 Be grateful and show it.

“Kids are more likely to do something if they see adults around them doing it,” says Bono. “Being specific with your words helps, too, because it shows what behavior mattered to you and why.” Adds psychologist Mary Jo Podgurski, founder and president of the Academy for Adolescent Health, in Washington, Pennsylvania: “If we express our gratitude by making eye contact,

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with sincerity and by providing an example of how much we are appreciative, the words are empowered. Telling the grocery clerk, ‘I really like the way you packed my berries on top. Thanks for taking the time to be careful with my purchases,’ will light up the clerk’s face.” That can translate into a child not simply saying, “Thank you” to a grandparent for birthday money, but also explaining how excited they are about the game they plan to buy with it.

2 Enact a small daily ritual.

“It’s also good for families to come up with gratitude rituals,” says Bono. “Everyday conversations about the good things and people we have or encounter in life, and being specific with words, helps young children understand the connection between kindness and feeling grateful better.” For writer Judy Gruen’s family in Los Angeles, this means a morning prayer: “When we wake up in the morning, the first words we say are those of gratitude that we have awakened and have the opportunity for a new day.” At dinner time, some families play “a rose, a thorn, a bud”—with each person saying what happened that day that they’re grateful for, what problems came up and what they’re looking forward to. As a bedtime ritual, Heidi McBain, a counselor and author in Flower Mound, Texas, follows a routine with her two children that includes “reading, checking in about their day—the good/bad/ugly— and at least one thing they are grateful for from their day. And I often share mine, as well!”

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3 Make gratitude fun.

By getting creative, we can make kids’ expressions of gratitude even more enjoyable. Business coach Kristi Andrus, in Denver, says that her family toasts a lot at mealtime, raising their glasses and clinking them. “Our toasts are simple, ‘Today I’m grateful, thankful, or happy to share ________.’ [fill in the blank]. The kids love it and the parents always smile at what the kids bring up.” Charlene Hess, in Eagle Mountain, Utah, a blogger and homeschooling mom to seven kids, has set up a gratitude door with a sticky note added each day from each child. “This really helps the kids become more aware of all the good things in their lives, particularly as time goes on and they have to get more creative with their responses.” “A rampage of appreciation” is what Jeannette Paxia, a motivational speaker and children’s book author in Modesto, California, does with her five children: “We spend 10 minutes walking around and appreciating all we see. My children love it!” In the home of northern New Jersey therapist Shuli Sandler, when one family member shows gratitude to another, a coin is put in a jar. “When it is full, the whole family can go out and do something together, like grab ice cream or something fun—remembering of course to say thank you,” she says. Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based natural-health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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Fast food and fast fashion are common in this amped-up world.

There’s also fast furniture—the kind that often comes in a box, assembly required. It’s made of particle board held together by toxic chemicals; it is often flimsy and it’s consuming forests at an alarming rate. But millennials love it. That’s why they’re sometimes called the IKEA generation. “Your grandmother’s big sideboard and armoire are hard to sell,” says Todd Merrill, owner of the Todd Merrill Studio, a furniture and design gallery in New York City. “We have changed the way we live. Our houses are laid out differently—no more formal dining rooms. I think people are less inventive about how to repurpose, reuse and restore.” Grandma’s treasures, once passed down for generations, are largely passé. The new word for antiques is “brown furniture”; prices have plummeted 60 to 80 percent in two decades, say industry experts. The youngsters want no part of them, even though they are hand crafted out of solid wood extracted from old-growth forests that took centuries to mature.

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Large retail chains cater to strong consumer demand for disposable furniture, and it is driving a great deal of deforestation, according to the Alliance of Leading Environmental Researchers & Thinkers (ALERT). IKEA’s own figures show that it uses 1 percent of the world’s commercial wood supply a year to manufacture these throwaway pieces. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that 9,690 tons of furniture—both fast and slow—ended up in the nation’s landfills in 2015, the latest year for which statistics have been published. The trend is at odds with millennials’ notable environmental sensibilities—and they do put a premium on authentic, handmade items and companies with social impact—so experts say the tide may be turning. Like the growing Slow Food movement, “slow” furniture enjoys a sense of character and provenance that doesn’t come in a box. When Merrill opened his furniture studio in 2000, it consisted of half pristine antiques and half mid-century modern furniture. He quickly saw a trend of people snapping up the mid-century and leaving the handcrafted antiques behind. “I pulled things out of trash

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ment for millennials.” Terry Gorsuch, whose side business in Dolores, Colorado, Rustique ReInvintage, involves salvaging old theater chairs, church pews and other novel items, upcycling them and selling them for a tidy profit, says, “There is nothing special about a coffee table from IKEA. All our pieces have a story. They’re from a 1936 theater or an 1895 Grange Hall where farmers and ranchers met.” Gorsuch says he already has some “hipster” millennials buying items like old lockers or other odd pieces that they mix and match. “When you take something and put it back to use, you get a feeling of satisfaction,” he says. “The informality of today allows for the mix-and-match thing,” Merrill says. “Take an old door and repurpose it … Put it up in your house or upcycle it into a table. “What we are missing in our homes is character,” he says. “Repurposing is a very good thing to do.” Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, Florida. Connect at YvetteHammett28@hotmail.com.

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cause and treating that as well. People generally fear changing their habitual behavior even though they desperately want to feel better. Habits are developed slowly and we can only undo them at a similar pace, but it will only be lasting change if we find joy in it. This is a foreign concept to many Westerners, to lose weight we have to suffer, right? We can’t enjoy food the way we did as we gained the extra weight in the first place, but, did you really enjoy it? When you wake up the morning after excessively eating meat, bread, cheese and sugar do you feel rested and renewed? Consider instead what other area of your life is depriving you of joy that you are compensating for it with food and you are already practicing Ayurveda. There is so much healing power in the roots, leaves, seeds and flowers of plants, but the way we use them as medicine here is a little different than the way Western Medicine administers medicines. There are only a few herbs that we will sell over the counter because even though our medicines aren’t synthesized in a lab, they have an effect on the body and that effect can be positive or negative depending on the person and their constitution. We honor the potency of Ayurvedic herbs by making sure they are needed. When someone is out of balance we prefer to start treatment in a subtractive way, with detoxification. When we are looking for a root cause of illness the simplest method is to first help the body get rid of what it doesn’t want. If the problem persists when the body is clean, then we will begin to use herbs, not

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November 2019 FRIDAY NOVEMBER 1ST Dia de los Muertos. 6-10pm. Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is a Mexican holiday where families and friends gather to celebrate, remember and prepare special foods in honor of those who have departed. This FREE festival celebrates and remembers those who have departed. Featuring a large calavera created by Gonzo247 and friends, Mojigangas courtesy of Thomas Will Pascal Robinson, hands-on art activities, art cars, performances on stage and more! Bring an image or a favorite item of a loved one to place on an altar* created by Angel Quesada. FREE. Discovery Green 1500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77010. discoverygreen.com SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2ND Annual Fall Festival 11 AM - 5PM. Join us at this annual family event. Games and Haunted House for the kids. Native American Drumming to take place. Various foods available. Private readings available upon request. First Spiritualist Church of Houston 2115 Turner Dr, Houston, TX 77093. firstspiritualistchurchofhouston.org SUNDAY NOVEMBER 3RD Bayou Bikers 8:00am Bayou Bikers meet at Market Square Park on the first Sunday of the month for 25- to 40-mile bike rides exploring the bayous of Houston. Rides are open to all. Market Square, 301 Milam, 77002. 713-845-1000 marketsquarepark.com Blessing Ceremony. 9:30am-3:30pm. Free. CHUNG TAI ZEN CENTER OF HOUSTON, 12129 Bellaire Blvd., 77072 zen@cthouston.org www.cthouston.org 281-568-1568 Free Community Bike Safety Course 1pm Nervous about biking in Houston? You are invited to a free Community Bike Safety Course where you’ll gain the confidence to cycle safely around town! This is the only free bike safety course in Houston taught by certified instructors & open to all ages. The course begins with 90 minutes of classroom instruction at Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church 2353 Rice Blvd. in Houston. Bike parking is available at the church. Metro buses 41 & 27 stop nearby. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at brenskelle@aol.com with any questions. SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9TH

MARK YOUR CALENDAR MD Anderson Boot Walk to End Cancer. 1pm. Put on your favorite boots and join us at the Boot Walk to End Cancer® on Nov. 9, 2019, in the Texas Medical Center. Every dollar raised brings us closer to our mission to end cancer. Texas Medical Center. This event is free to the public. mdanderson.org/bootWalk Dream of America. 7pm. “I was dreaming to come to America. Yes, I was dreaming and my dream came true. It was so peaceful. It was so wonderful here. It was quiet. You were not afraid. The doors were open,” Helen Cohen. The concert by The Texas Medical Center Orchestra will open with “The Sea Hawk Overture” by Joseph Korngold, an Austrian-born Jewish composer who fled persecution in Europe to come to the United States. In addition, internationally renowned artists from the Mitsi Dancing School will join TMCO as the dancers interpret Igor Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. Miller Outdoor Theatre 6000 Hermann Park Drive 77030. FREE/Ticketed Event. milleroutdoortheatre.com

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 12TH Full Moon Drumming. 7:30pm. Join us in honoring the Hunter Moon. Drums and rattles available for use. Suggested fee $5.00. First Spiritualist Church of Houston 2115 Turner Dr., Houston, TX 77093. firstspiritualistchurchofhouston.org FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15TH Born to Dance. 7pm. Soaring energy, bodies sculpted through hours of onstage work, costumes that meld tradition and modern times, and pure virtuosity are the essences that make Los Vivancos the bestselling and foremost flamenco dance artists of today. Miller Outdoor Theatre 6000 Hermann Park Drive 77030. FREE/Ticketed Event. milleroutdoortheatre.com SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16TH Native American Drumming. 11am. Sponsored by Daniel Antoon and Dr. Homer Garcia. Learn history and meaning of drumming. Drums and rattles available to use. Suggested fee $5.00. First Spiritualist Church of Houston 2115 Turner Dr, Houston, TX 77093. firstspiritualistchurchofhouston.org Houston Black Heritage Music & Arts Festival. 12:00noon–9:00pm The HBHMAF experience is a cultural experience that promotes diversity and cultural sensitivity filled with performances by both local and world-renown musical artists, visual art exhibits, guest speakers, presentations, poets, crafts people and more! Midtown Park 2811 Travis Street Houston, TX 77006. houstonblackheritagefest.com Electric Satsang with Dwain Briggs 6:30pm. Music, Mantras, & Meditation. Love donation of $10.00 suggested. First Spiritualist Church of Houston 2115 Turner Dr, Houston, TX 77093. firstspiritualistchurchofhouston.org SATURDAY&SUNDAY NOVEMBER 16TH&17TH Sufi Whirling Dervish Dance Workshop 8am12noon. Dervish “whirling” is a Sufi centering dance. Whirling represents man’s unity with the cosmos; through this movement we dissolve ourselves into a world that cannot be understood with our mind. It has to be felt with the heart. Come and experience this unique form of meditation for yourself. Cost $175. Limit 10 people. UNWIND STUDIO 3222 Mercer Street Houston, Texas 77027. unwindstudio.org Sufi Whirling Dervish Dance Workshop 2-5pm. Dervish “whirling” is a Sufi centering dance. Whirling represents man’s unity with the cosmos; through this movement we dissolve ourselves into a world that cannot be understood with our mind. It has to be felt with the heart. Come and experience this unique form of meditation for yourself. Cost $175. Limit 10 people. UNWIND STUDIO 3222 Mercer Street Houston, Texas 77027. un-

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Conservation Reserve in Houston. This event will offer activities for all ages and skill levels, so bring the whole family, your neighbors and your friends. Meet at The Gathering Place, 5310 South Willow Dr., Houston 77035 to sign in. Metro bus line 7 stops nearby and line 49 is not far. Tools/ supplies will be provided. Please register for planning purposes on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. TUESDAY NOVEMBER 19TH Liang Huang Repentance Ceremony Nov. 1928. To deepen our compassion, the Zen Center will hold a special Compassion Liang Huang Jeweled Repentance Ceremony. Through this opportunity of repentance, reflection, and forgiveness, we can cleanse the improper karma from the past and dedicate the extraordinary merits of this collective, multi-day repentance service to our loved ones, all sentient beings, and world peace. CHUNG TAI ZEN CENTER OF HOUSTON 12129 Bellaire Blvd., 77072 zen@cthouston.org www. cthouston.org 281-568-1568 SUNDAY NOVEMBER 24TH The Ecological Crisis & the Response of Faith. 6pm. Lisa Brenskelle will speak on the U.N.’s Global Environmental Outlook, a report issued earlier this year, and how faith enables our response to the ecological crisis. She will examine the science that explains the present state of our world and the major environmental issues we face. Lisa will then consider how faith both informs and enables our response to this crisis, using the Christian faith as a basis. ONLINE. Join her for this thought-provoking talk! Register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions about this talk. THURSDAY NOVEMBER 28TH BakerRipley Houston Turkey Trot 7:30am. The BakerRipley Houston Turkey Trot will include three separate races in the Uptown Galleria area designed to appeal to runners of all ages and experience levels. Winners of our certified timed events will be given awards based on event and age category. By running in any of our race events you are supporting nearly 600,000 men, women, children and seniors earn, learn, and belong. To register, go to the website. houstonturkeytrot.org/ about-the-race/ H-E-B THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE 9am. Join us Thanksgiving morning for the H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Parade is located in downtown Houston and is FREE for all. For more information, go to houstontx.gov/thanksgivingparade/ FRIDAY NOVEMBER 30TH Critical Mass-Houston. Assemble at 6:30 pm. Roll at 7:15pm. A casual bike ride starting from downtown Houston and going wherever. Cars rule the road every day, but one day a month we get together to celebrate our love for bicycles and have fun riding. Free. Guadalupe Plaza Park, 2311 Runnels St., 77003. criticalmasshouston. com

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 17TH Half-day Retreat. 9:00am-12:40pm. Chan/Zen Meditation Classes guided by Ordained Zen Masters of Chung Tai Chan Monastery. Free. CHUNG TAI ZEN CENTER OF HOUSTON 12129 Bellaire Blvd., 77072 zen@cthouston.org www.cthouston. org 281-568-1568 Fall 2019 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event. 1:30pm Calling people of all faiths, or no faith at all, to come together to care for our shared environment. We will engage in handson environmental stewardship by trimming trees, mulching, and watering at the Willow Waterhole

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daily Houston Arboretum. 7am-Dusk. Walk in nature. Learn about native plants and wildlife. Free. Houston Arboretum 4501 Woodway Dr., 77024. houstonarboretum.org Waugh Bridge Bat Colony. Every evening at sunset, more than 250,000 Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from crevices found in the Waugh Drive Bridge. These creatures are non-migratory and call the bayou home year-round. Free. Waugh Street at Allen Parkway 77019. https://bit. ly/1nPoGbg

monday Food Not Bombs. 8pm. Help provide free vegan meals for Houston’s homeless. Volunteer, donate or just come see what we do. Free. Downtown Library Courtyard 521 Lamar, 77002. houstonfoodnotbombs.org

tuesday Grace2Go. 7:00-8:30am. On the go? Want a boost to the start of your day? Drive thru for free coffee, a breakfast bite, and prayer if desired. All are welcome. Grace Episcopal Church, 4040 W. Bellfort, 77025. www.graceinhouston.org. Yoga at India House. 11:00-12:00am. Enjoy relaxing cardio work out at India House. Free. India House, 8888 West Bellfort, 77031. Go to the website, print out the form and email it to the address given. http://bit.ly/2kbWEst T’ai Chi Ch’uan. 5:45pm-7:00pm. This class concentrates on creating and moving Chi/Qi through meditation while moving. Jon Naylor teaches the traditional Yang Style short form with martial arts references. Beginners please arrive early. Free. First Unitarian Universalist Church, 5200 Fannin Street, 77004. firstuu.org Yoga at Bodhi. 6:15-7:15pm. Basic beginner level yoga for all stages and student. Men’s and women’s mixed small group class focuses on just the fundamentals and function of movement with breath. Mats and props provided. Bodhi Essential Oils 505 8th Street Kemah, TX 77565. 281-5496051. bodhiessentialoils.com Meditation at Bodhi. 7:30-8:00pm. Come learn the basics - its easy and soo incredibly good for you! Guided Nidra (yogic sleep), Mala (prayer beads), & Mantra (Sanskrit chanting) will also be offered. Bodhi Essential Oils 505 8th Street Kemah, TX 77565. 281-549-6051. bodhiessentialoils.com Vegan World Radio. 7:00 pm. Hosted by VWR Collective. Telling the story of the vegan revolution that’s saving the animals, the planet and our health. KPFC: Community Radio 90.1 FM. kpft. org

wednesday Yin With Lin. 9:30am. If you are looking to reduce stress and balance your energy, while also improving your physical flexibility and self-healing power, you should definitely give it a try. Untie the knots that bind you! $20 Drop-in / Residents $15. 5000 Montrose At The Museum in the Party Room, 6th floor, 77006. Facilitator: Lin Weiss, Certified Yoga Therapist - 713-858-8595 linweiss@conscioushealingnow.com Veterans Helping Veterans. 12pm–1:30pm. All military veterans are invited to participate with this weekly group meeting. Veterans also exchange resources with each other and request support. Lunch is provided. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 5501 Main St., 77004. www.stpaulshouston.org/veterans Blissful Quests® with Doyle Ward-The Podcast. LIVE ON AIR: Wednesdays at 1:00pm.Are you looking for answers? Have you ever had a “hunch” or a “gut feeling” that came true? Are you wondering if you are intuitive? Maybe the real question to explore is not IF you are intuitive, but HOW you are intuitive. Doyle Ward is an experienced intuitive medium, teacher, grief recovery specialist, and life coach. Call in during the show at: 1-760-456-7277, access on-demand episodes or listen live! blissfulquests.com/podcast/ Urban Ride. 6:30pm. Route is 20 miles. Riders should be comfortable keeping a pace of 18-20 mph. Helmet, front/back light, spare tube, CO2 cartridges are required. Earphones not allowed. Speed may vary. Safety comes first. Free. Urban Bicycle Gallery, 4814 Nett St., 77007 judy@ urbanbicyclegallery.com Blue Line Bike Ride. 7pm. Multiple rides leave from the Heights location on Wednesday evenings. Each ride has its own route and pace, so come out and decide which works best for you! Free. Blue Line Bike Lab, 3302 White Oak Drive, 77007. 713-802-1707 https://bit.ly/2CP6zSI People of Earth. 7:00 pm. Hosted by Jacquelyn Battise. A program created to provide Native American and non-Native people with timely news and information about culture, news and realities. KPFC: Community Radio 90.1 FM. kpft.org Beginning Zen Meditation. 7:30-9:30pm. Feeling stressed? Want something to help you feel better? Try meditation with us. Free, registration required. Chung Tai Zen Center of Houston. 12129 Bellaire Blvd., 77072. 281-568-1568. cthouston.org Wednesday Open Healing Meditation 7:30 p.m. Healing Meditation followed by Message service using psychometry and messages from Spirit. Service fee $5.00. First Spiritualist Church of Houston 2115 Turner Dr, Houston, TX 77093. firstspiritualistchurchofhouston.org Food Not Bombs. 8pm. Help provide free vegan meals for Houston’s homeless. Volunteer, donate or just come see what we do. Free. Downtown Library Courtyard 521 Lamar, 77002. houstonfoodnotbombs.org Drum Circle at Midnight 12mn-2am $6.00 Last Concert Cafe 1403 Nance St. 77002. 713-2268563 www.lastconcert.com

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thursday Grace2Go. 7:00-8:30am. On the go? Want a boost to the start of your day? Drive thru for free coffee, a breakfast bite, and prayer if desired. All are welcome. Grace Episcopal Church, 4040 W. Bellfort, 77025. www.graceinhouston.org. Museum of Fine Arts-Houston. 10am-9pm. If you have not spent time enjoying the art exhibits at MFAH, what are you waiting for? Free. MFAH, 1001 Bissonnet, 77005. 713-639-7300 mfah.org Free Family Thursdays at The Health Museum. 2:00pm-7:00pm. Free entry into The Health Museum to enjoy permanent and traveling exhibits (DeBakey Cell Lab requires a $3 fee) on Thursdays. The Health Museum, 1515 Hermann Dr., 77004. thehealthmuseum.org 713-521-1515 Children’s Museum of Houston. 5-8pm. Enjoy all the interactive exhibits at the museum with your children. Free. Children’s Museum, 1500 Binz, 77004. 713-522-1138 cmhouston.org Yoga at Bodhi. 6:15-7:15pm. Basic beginner level yoga for all stages and student. Men’s and women’s mixed small group class focuses on just the fundamentals and function of movement with breath. Mats and props provided. Bodhi Essential Oils 505 8th Street Kemah, TX 77565. 281-5496051. bodhiessentialoils.com Meditation at Bodhi. 7:30-8:00pm. Come learn the basics – it’s easy and soo incredibly good for you! Guided Nidra (yogic sleep), Mala (prayer beads), & Mantra (Sanskrit chanting) will also be offered. Bodhi Essential Oils 505 8th Street Kemah, TX 77565. 281-549-6051. bodhiessentialoils.com Meditation Class: Discovering the Awake Within. 7-9pm. Zen Master Thich Dieu Thien closely guides and interacts with students to realize Awake Mind is already within, they have the capacity to Wake Up, and how to apply meditation. Suggested donation $50/month. Pre-registration required. Universal Door Meditation Center, 15202 Dora Lane, Sugar Land, 77498. universaldoor.org 281-565-9718

friday Children’s Story Hour. 10:00am-11:00am. Bring your little ones to listen to a story and after the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home. For more information, visit hermannpark.org. The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens, 1500 Hermann Dr., 77004. 713-524-5876 Unfoldment Meditation Class. 8 p.m. Class Led by Pastor Ken Pitman. Learn to meditate, connect with the Divine within, and deliver messages from Spirit.. Event fee $10.00 First Spiritualist Church of Houston 2115 Turner Dr, Houston, TX 77093. firstspiritualistchurchofhouston.org Food Not Bombs. 8pm. Help provide free vegan meals for Houston’s homeless. Volunteer, donate or just come see what we do. Free. Downtown Library Courtyard, 521 Lamar, 77002. houstonfoodnotbombs.org Simply Wonderful Fridays. 6pm. Bhakti Urban Farm is an oasis of learning, located just 10 miles from downtown Houston. The word Bhakti means love and devotion which implies service through peace, harmony and sustainability. Join us for cow feeding, hatha yoga, sacred chanting spiritual talk and a free veg dinner. FREE. Bhakti Urban Farm 5415 Wheatley Street, Houston, TX 77981. 832-570-8252. facebook.com/bhaktiurbanfarm

saturday Beginning Zen Meditation. 10am-12n. Feeling stressed? Want something to help you feel better? Try meditation with us. Free, registration required. Chung Tai Zen Center of Houston, 12129 Bellaire Blvd., 77072. 281-568-1568. cthouston.org Children’s Zen Meditation. 10am-12n. Open to children ages 4-12. Parents must be present and participate. Free, registration required. Chung Tai Zen Center of Houston, 12129 Bellaire Blvd., 77072. 281-568-1568. cthouston.org Awake Tour. 10am-11am. Drop in for the grand tour of our Awake landscape at Universal Door Meditation Center! Everyone is welcome! Come and find out what is Awake, who is our Awake teacher Zen Master Thich Dieu Thien, and have a chance to touch with the Awake already within. Free, donations welcome. Universal Door Meditation Center - 15202 Dora Lane, Sugar Land, 77498. www.universaldoor.org 281-565-9718*Please arrive 10 minutes prior as tours begin on time* Yoga at India House. 10:00-11:00am. Enjoy relaxing cardio work out at India House. Free. India House, 8888 West Bellfort, 77031. Go to the website, print out the form and email it to the address given. http://bit.ly/2kbWEst

sunday Sunday at Houston Zen Center. 8am-11am. We start with Morning Service followed by meditation, then work practice - mindful cleaning and straightening in the Meditation Hall and the Center’s grounds, then a dharma talk. Free. HOUSTON ZEN CENTER, 1605 Heights BLVD., 77008. 713869-1952. houstonzen.org Christian Meditation. 9:00am-9:30 am. Experience meditation and contemplative prayer in preparation for receiving Holy Communion at the 10am worship service. All are welcome. Grace Episcopal Church, 4040 W. Bellfort, 77025. www. graceinhouston.org info@graceinhouston.org or 832-667-8601. Sunday Celebrations at Creative Life Spiritual Center. 9:30am and 11:00am. Founding minister Jesse Jennings speaks on the basics of the Religious Science path. Love offering. Creative Life Spiritual Center, 5326 Spring-Stuebner Rd., Spring, 77389. Contact info@creativelife.org or visit creativelife.org

Sunday Services First Spiritualist Church of Houston. 10:30am-12:30pm Spiritualism is a common sense religion, one of knowing and living. Healing Service followed by lecture then Spirit Greetings Message Service. Music Director Dwain Briggs. Private readings available after service. First Spiritualist Church of Houston 2115 Turner Dr, Houston, TX 77093. firstspiritualistchurchofhouston.org Acoustic Jams. 11am. Easy listening music to brunch by. No cover charge. Last Concert Café, 1403 Nance St., 77002. 713-226-8563 www. lastconcert.com Public Dharma talk with Zen Master Thich Dieu Thien. 11:30am-1:00pm. We welcome people of all cultures, religions, and backgrounds to attend the public Dharma talks with Zen Master Thich Dieu Thien. 15202 Dora Lane, Sugar Land, 77498. (Free, donations welcome. Optional lunch follows.) www.universaldoor.org 281-565-9718 Youth and Teen Program at Universal Door Meditation Center. 11:00am–12:30pm. For youth grades 1-12. This weekly program guided by Zen Master Thich Dieu Thien allows youth to have a chance to open their eyes to the Awakened happiness already within and discover the world of AWAKE. Registration required, call for more details. Universal Door Meditation Center, 15202 Dora Lane, Sugar Land, 77498. universaldoor.org 281-565-9718 Awake Tour. 10:30am-11:30am. Drop in for the grand tour of our Awake landscape at Universal Door Meditation Center! Everyone is welcome! Come and find out what is Awake, who is our Awake teacher Zen Master Thich Dieu Thien, and have a chance to touch with the Awake already within. Free, donations welcome. Universal Door Meditation Center - 15202 Dora Lane, Sugar Land, 77498. www.universaldoor.org 281-5659718 *Please arrive 10 minutes prior as tours begin on time* Food Not Bombs. 7pm. Help provide free vegan meals for Houston’s homeless. Volunteer, donate, or just come see what we do. Free. Downtown Library Courtyard 521 Lamar, 77002 houstonfoodnotbombs.org Sunday Love Feast. 5:00pm. A free vegetarian meal for any and all. Free. ISKCON Temple 1320 West 34th Street, 77018. 713-686-4482 iskconhouston.org Whole Mother. 7:30 pm. Hosted by Pat Jones. A show that discusses the political and practical aspects of being a mother today. KPFC: Community Radio 90.1 FM. kpft.org

Sunday at Self-Realization Fellowship. 9:40am12noon. Paramahansa Yogananda’s how-to-live spiritual principles for adults and children. Energize. Meditate. Learn. Grow. FREE. Self-Realization Fellowship, 3425 Golf Dr, 77018. srfhouston. org Ecstatic Dance Evolution.10:00am-1:00pm. Freeform movement for all ages! Meet creative fun high vibe tribe and get a healthy workout! No experience needed, no steps to learn, no shoes necessary. Adults $12-$20, Kids $4. Planet Funk, 5731 Logan Ln. , 77007! ecstaticdanceevolution. com Samadhi 281-748-8080 Sunday Service at Unity Spiritual Center of Greater Houston. 10:15-11:15am Experience joy-filled vibrations and high-energy spirituality in motion with live music, singing, affirmative prayer, and dynamic sermons. Unity Spiritual Center of Greater Houston, 13615 Kluge Rd, Cypress, 77429 . unityspiritualcenterhouston.org (832) 653-7980

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Awake teacher and founder of Universal Door Meditation Center, Zen Master Thich Dieu Thien, gives public dharma on Sundays from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, to help everyone realize the Awake Mind that is already within, and that they have the capacity to Wake Up. We welcome people of all cultures, religions, and backgrounds! Free, donations welcome! Also drop in for the grand tour of our Awake landscape on Saturdays from 10-11 AM, and Sundays from 10:30-11:30 AM. Attend our FREE tour to find out what is Awake, who is our Awake teacher Zen Master Thich Dieu Thien, and have a chance to touch with the Awake already within you! See Ad page 12

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Biofield Tuning is sound therapy using tuning forks to bring well-being to your body, mind & spirit. All disorders can be perceived as “dissonance” in our energy field.By diminishing the dissonance, BT can alleviate & even eradicate physical, mental and/or emotional symptoms. Visit my website for more information. See Ad page 8

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SPIRITUALITY GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH 4040 West Bellfort Street Houston, TX 77025 713-666-1408 GraceInHouston.org

We are a welcoming, inclusive and affirming Christian community, committed to abundant, holistic living in the way of Jesus of Nazareth. Guided in our life together by the Episcopal Church tradition, we are committed a way of love. Come walk on our Tree of Life Labyrinth by appointment anytime. Grace: you are welcome here.

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Spiritualism is a common sense religion, one of knowing and living. We accept all truths and endeavor to prove their validity. Truths are found in nature, in other religions, in writings, in science, in philosophy, in Natural Law and are received through spirit communication. We are a growing family and would love for you to visit us Sunday Healing & Spirit Greetings 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Open Healing Service 7:30 p.m. Friday Unfolding Mediation Class 8:00 p.m.

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Unwind into Wellness. Unwind Studio offers a variety of classes in Meditation & Mindfulness, and Yoga. We are a boutique studio, with small classes for a personalized experience. Our yoga classes are designed to balance and restore the body, mind & spirit. See our website for class descriptions. Unwind also offers energy healing therapies, such as Biofield Tuning, Crystal Light Therapy and Reflexology. Try a class today, or book an energy healing session. Mention Natural Awakenings and take 10% off of any energy healing session. See ad on page 17

YIN With Lin 9:30am Wednesdays 5000 Montrose At The Museum 6th Floor Member’s Room 713.858.8595 conscioushealingnow.com Yin Yoga is a slow, soothing, & meditative style of yoga that targets the deep connective tissues, bones, joints, fascia, & ligaments in the body. The more we work our fascial system & deep tissues, the less dense & tight our bodies become as we age. Movement and stretching hydrate the fascia system and literally help slow the aging process.Small classes afford individual instruction making progress attainable and real. Lin’s knowledge & passion for Yoga are evidenced by her warm and personable teaching style. Visit conscioushealingnow.cin for more information. See ad on page 8

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