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FORKS OVER KNIVES for a Plant Based Diet
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Nourishing the Shift to Farm-Fresh Foods
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FOR FOOD RELATED ISSUES Restoring Natural
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Eating Habits by Norman Rittman
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FORKS OVER KNIVES
Doctors Advocate a Plant-Based Diet
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Seizing and Inhabiting
Life’s Moments Fully
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IS NATURAL BY DESIGN Sustainable, Local
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s spring is ushered in by warmer temperatures here across the desert floor, I look forward to spending more time outdoors with friends, getting my hands in the dirt a bit at home and attending the many holistic and green events happening across our great state at this time. Look for several upcoming events sponsored by Natural Awakenings this spring, including BE Tucson Women’s 5k Run/Walk and Men’s Mile, part of a morning-long celebration of women’s health and fitness, The Water Festival, Tucson Earthday Festival and Body and Sol; Old Pueblo Women’s Expo. Consider coming out to support these events and please look us up! This month’s Food and Garden edition ties in perfectly with a look at the broad trend of eating fresh, local and organic foods. We all see it in the growing numbers of Valley residents shopping at farmers’ markets and the ever-increasing number of markets that are opening and operating in just about every neighborhood. It’s exciting to see the amazing sense of community that develops among neighbors, while also establishing a personal connection with those individuals actually responsible for growing our fresh fruits, vegetables and more. I was surprised to learn that the total number of markets across the country has skyrocketed from 1,755 in 1994 to 7,175 in 2011, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. We discuss the many reasons behind this surge in our main feature “Changing the Way America Eats” on page 26. I’m just learning about aquaponics and its potential to produce, as many farmers suggest, twice as many plants per square foot as that of traditional farming, and twice as fast. Perhaps this phenomenon is as new to you as it is to me. I learned a ton from this month’s article by Tanner Jones, “Aquaponics is Natural by Design,” on page 36. It seems I am surrounded more and more by friends and others paying more and more attention to what they eat and what actually nourishes them. With that, coupled with all the natural food choices and the never-ending resources in Tucson, I’ve never been more excited about eating!
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LaStone session allows participants to experience the potential of healing spurred by the full range of geothermal therapy, coupled with toning, crystals and energy work. Blending the healing energies of Reiki with the therapeutic principles of LaStone Therapy, the caregiver is able to enhance the therapeutic and spiritual benefits that clients experience tenfold. A LaStone session with Mary is like taking a week’s vacation in only three hours. You leave her office feeling renewed, rejuvenated and ready to face life on all levels. Mary Nelson, founder of LaStone Therapy, states, “Chilled stones are 80 times more powerful than a heated stone.’’ She teaches that the cold stones are the deep healing activators, and the hot stones support the Mary Nelson body through the healing process. Indeed, the duality/polarity of both extreme temperatures are needed. The heated and chilled stones allow the client to receive the full benefits of the energy being offered. The simple method of feeling cradled by Mother Earth with her warm stones and refreshed with the cool stones allows the recipient to move into a deeper sedated state of consciousness more smoothly and lasts longer than traditional bodywork sessions. Private sessions with Mary cost $150 for 2-3 hours. Location: 6761 N. Harran Dr., Tucson. For more information call 520-400-9364. See ad on page 34.
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newsbriefs New Faces at Genesis
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“Get people back into the kitchen and combat the trend toward processed food and fast food.” ~Dr. Andrew Weil
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enesis Natural Medicine Center, in Tucson, has added three new members to the staff in order to provide clients with the highest quality treatments available, under the supervision of Naturopathic Physician Michael Uzick, NMD, FABNO, a fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology. Yvonne Esker, LMT, is a nationally certified massage therapist and an active member of ABMP. She has studied the Mammasage/Lymphatic Massage techniques under the tutelage of Daya Fisch, of The Breast Health Project. Esker trained in lymphatic drainage at the Ishman BodyCare Center & Institute. She is highly skilled in integrating other specific modalities for therapeutic massage. Yvonne Esker, LMT Sarah Spieth, MAPCS, RYT, is a registered yoga instructor whose compassionate training enriches her colon hydrotherapy practice. Colon hydrotherapy not only hydrates the whole body and intestinal tract, but it empowers the body to function more efficiently, clearing toxicity and mucoid plaque. Spieth’s clients achieve dramatic results; they report having more energy, clearer skin, improved digestion, sounder sleep and a more efficient metabolism. Maryann Tully, LAC, received her acupuncture Sarah Spieth, certification at the American College of Traditional MAPCS, RYT Chinese Medicine, in San Francisco. She has also trained in Acutonics, a system integrating sound healing with the Chinese meridian system to deeply influence the flow of vital energy for healing and optimal wellness. Tully is gifted in combining the natural sciences with Traditional Chinese Medicine, achieving powerful, yet gentle results. Maryann Tully, LAC
Location: 3920 N. Campbell, Tucson. For more information, call 520-495-4400 or visit GenesisNMC.com. See ad on inside front cover.
Beyond Organic Goes Beyond Expectations
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ordan Rubin, New York Times bestselling author of more than 20 books, including The Makers Diet, Perfect Weight America and Patient Heal Thyself, is the founder and CEO of Garden of Life, which grew to more than $1 billion dollars in sales in just over three years. Now, Rubin has launched a new company, Beyond Organic, offering the absolute best foods grown and raised to Beyond Organic standards, delivered straight from the farm to your family’s dinner table. Beyond Organic provides beef that is green fed and green finished, and pesticide/herbicide/fungicide and chemical and fertilizer-free. Their products have no antibiotics, no hormones, no vaccines and animals are raised with kind treatment and sustainable land and soil management. While Garden of Life products are offered at more than 12,000 retail locations, Rubin knew that the two things people struggle with the most are health and finances. Beyond Organic gives people the opportunity to have not only the same healthy and nutritious foods that he used to heal himself, but also a financial opportunity, by providing these products to their friends and family through their own home-based business. For information, call 480-703-4897 or visit KyleCrawford. MyBeyondOrganic.com. See ad on page 19.
Tucson Earth Day Festival
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he 18th annual Tucson Earth Day Festival and Parade will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 21, at Reid Park. This year’s theme: It’s In Your Hands Tucson. Last year, 4,500 people attended and more than 70 exhibitors shared information and engaged families in activities on many environmental programs and products. This year, farmers’ markets and an alternate fuel vehicle display are being added to the fun. Come to the park, get information, enjoy fun activities, watch the model solar car and house competition and celebrate! Ride your bike to the festival: the first 300 to show their helmet at the zoo get free ice cream! Parade entrants and exhibitors are being sought for the festival and parade. The deadline for entries is March 30. For more information, visit TucsonEarthDay.org. See ad on page 23. NaturalTucson.com
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Awareness Workshop with Filmmaker Austin Vickers
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killfully applied therapeutic massage treatments encourage relaxation, reduce muscle tension and improve circulation. At Cortiva Institute –Tucson, student therapists are trained to provide treatments that facilitate those therapeutic outcomes. Part of the 750-hour training program includes working with the public in the Student Clinic. Students are eligible to participate in the Student Clinic after having completed at least 250 hours of training. The Student Clinic provides a great opportunity for students to work with a wide variety of clients, while allowing Cortiva to provide affordable, therapeutic massage to the local community. To encourage the public to learn more about the benefits of massage therapy and to participate in the educational process, student sessions are offered at a discounted price. Cortiva graduates enter the profession of massage therapy with competence, confidence and connections to their colleagues. The comprehensive curriculum, inspired by tradition and guided by current research and practice, creates an exceptional foundation for a successful, long-term career as a massage therapist. For more information, call 520-792-1191 or visit Cortiva.com/tucson. See ad on page 16.
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ased on his emotionally compelling and provocative film, People v. The State of Illusion, and his work for over a decade teaching self-awareness, emotional intelligence and leadership to organizations and individuals, writer, producer and personal leadership expert Austin Vickers will lead participants on an examination of their perceptions, limitations and Austin Vickers lives in a workshop entitled The Trial, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., March 10, at Saint Francis in the Foothills, in Tucson. (NW Corner of Swan and River). With a discovery process designed to uncover the layers of your illusions, a presentation of evidence, including behind-the-scenes footage from his groundbreaking movie, and processes for developing self-awareness, as well as a cross-examination of witnesses from the audience, this trial makes you both witness and juror. It will present powerful evidence about the power of your perceptions and will help you transform your greatest imaginations into reality. Austin, a former trial attorney and founder of the Human Process Mastery Institute, in Tempe, Arizona, is also a certified yoga instructor and professional speaker who has educated and entertained audiences from some of America’s leading corporations. Tuition is $125, including course materials. Location: 4625 E. River Rd., Tucson. For reservations go to NewGround Events.com. For more information, call 443-602-6941 or email JoshuaDanHorner@yahoo.com.
Crazy Wisdom Screening with Director Johanna Demetrakas
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he Loft Cinema will present a showing of Crazy Wisdom, with a personal appearance by the film’s Director, Johanna Demetrakas, at 7 p.m., March 3. Crazy Wisdom is the longJohanna Demetrakas, director, on left awaited feature documentary to explore the life, teachings and “crazy wisdom” of Chogyam Trungpa, Rinpoche, a pivotal figure in bringing Tibetan Buddhism to the West. Called a genius, rascal and social visionary, the guru has also been credited as one of the greatest spiritual teachers of the 20th century and at the same time, tagged as “the bad boy of Buddhism.” Trungpa defied categorization. Raised and trained in the rigorous Tibetan monastic tradition, Trungpa came to the West and shattered preconceived notions about how an enlightened teacher should behave. He openly smoked, drank and had intimate relations with students—yet his teachings are recognized as authentic, vast and influential. The film’s regular engagement starts March 2. Location: 3233 E Speedway Blvd., Tucson. For more information visit LoftCinema.org. See ad on page 5.
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New Gluten-Free Bakery and Bistro Opens
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f you are among the rapidly growing population that avoids gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, rye and spelt because of allergies or other health-related issues, there is an exciting new addition to the dining scene in Tucson. Susan Fulton and Mary Gibson have taken their popular local gluten-free farmers’ market stands to the next level and opened Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro, in Tuscon. The company operates a completely gluten-free kitchen and produces an amazing array of baked goods daily, in addition to serving up delicious breakfast and lunch items. The emphasis is on fresh, natural products. Selections include their signature French bread, chocolate éclairs, blueberry pancakes and gooey grilled cheese sandwiches. Enjoy dining out with friends and family without worrying about crosscontamination of your meal. Take a bite from your companion’s plate and relax in a warm and welcoming, safe environment with an extraordinary sense of community. The staff is knowledgeable and happy to accommodate special requirements. Their slogan, “Indulge Yourself Again,” includes a wish not only to nourish the body, but the spirit, as well. Mention Natural Awakenings and receive a complimentary mini-dessert. Location: 5845 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson. For more information, call 520-408-9000 or visit GourmetGirlsGlutenFree.com. See ad on page 9.
Healthy Love and Lasting Couples
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ommunication and love relationship specialist Bill White, M.A., owner of Healthy Couples, knows how to get to the heart of common relationship challenges—anger, conflict, broken trust and emotional distancing. The result is renewed love, play and trust. He says the key solution to these challenges is discovering how the hidden influence of childhood experiences has become entangled in the present. Many people think that because our childhood is in the past, it must not be affecting our lives in the present. Not so, says Bill. “One reason childhood is having so much influence today is because we don’t recognize that it actually is.” Based on a profound spiritual awakening and 26 years of working with couples, White has created new methods that quickly and deeply get to the real source of the challenges. A relationship that is in trouble can sometimes be turned around in one two-to-four hour session. Even if you’re not having trouble, but want to be proactive, White helps couples put a specialized framework in place for creating a happy and lasting relationship. Free consultations. LGBT-friendly. Location: 4834 E. First St., Tucson. For more information, call 520-319-9132 or visit TheHealthyCouple.com.
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Water Festival On Tap for Armory Park
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ater and community top the agenda at Tucson Arts Brigade’s third annual Water Festival to raise awareness, promote stewardship and foster creative expression about our water future, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 18, at the Armory Park Center. This year’s theme is Water and Community: A Centennial Journey. In conjunction with the United Nation’s World Water Day, fun, family friendly and informative activities will examine water and food security, health, wellness and cultural connections. On a lovely spring Sunday, the Water Festival features an exhibitor fair, performances, panel discussions, workshops, music, children’s activities, spiritual water practices and an art show, including an ice sculpture made from tribal waters. Other highlights include Aztec dance group Danza Mexica Cuauhtemoc and Mermaid Odette in a wishing well! Registration deadline to be an exhibitor, artist, activity leader or volunteer is March 12. Admission is free. Location: 220 South 5th Ave., Tucson. For more information call 520-791-9359, email Info@WaterFestival.org or visit WaterFestivalTucson.org. See ad on page 27.
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any integrative medicine modalities are beneficial for our pets. Perhaps you’ve heard of Reiki, or even experienced it. Anyone that desires to learn Reiki can use the healing energy for themselves and their animals. Linda Johns and Judy Ferrig, local energy workers and animal communicators, joined together several years ago to offer an online animal communication certification program. A new group is now forming. The Animal Reiki Level I course will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 25, and will include hands-on work with animals. You will learn about hand positions, polarity fuses and ting points that will enable you to facilitate animal healing. Their online communication program offers training at four levels of learning with Reiki training incorporated with each level. In addition, these in-depth classes teach many different healing techniques, such as the chakra system, meridians, acupressure points, flower essences and color therapy, plus much more to support an animal’s well-being. Reiki has an infinite number of everyday uses that can improve the quality of life. Reiki will help you to relax, sleep better and feel fewer of life’s aches and pains. Reiki helps the body return to its natural state of balance and is better able to heal on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. Your use of Reiki on animals will ease the physical discomfort of an injury, illness or pains. For mental/ emotional issues with pets, Reiki will work to restore balance, calming emotional fears, phobias, anxiety and aggressions. Just one class enables people to make a real difference in their lives and those of the people and animals around them.
The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness. ~Dalai Lama
For more information or to register for Animal Reiki Level 1, call Judy Ferrig at 520-2454214, email JudyFerrig@comcast.net or visit OpenPathways-EnergyandCommunication. Call Linda Johns at 520-825-4645, email JourneytoHealing@msn.com or visit JourneytoHealing.com. See notice in calendar. NaturalTucson.com
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Study Aquatic Bodywork at The Floating Stone
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nderstanding that the body makes no mistakes regarding health and longevity, Dr. M. T. Morter, Jr., developed the BioEnergetic Synchronization Technique (B.E.S.T.), in the 1970s, a non-forceful, energy balancing hands-on procedure used to help reestablish the full healing potential of the body. Every day, we make choices about our health in six essential areas: what we eat, what we drink, how we exercise, how we rest, what we breathe and what we think. Some of these choices can result in poor health or can lead to a lifetime of good health. B.E.S.T. practitioner Deb Kortyna gives free monthly presentations on B.E.S.T. and the Six Essentials for Life at her office on Sunday evenings. The next presentations are scheduled for 6 p.m., March 4, March 28 and April 1. B.E.S.T. principles acknowledge the concept of Interference we create with our conscious mind. This Interference causes imbalance in the autonomic nervous system, leading to exhaustion of our organ systems over time. Researched at major universities, taught in several chiropractic colleges and cited in professional continuing education seminars, B.E.S.T. is recognized as an effective healing science. For more information, contact Deb Kortyna, Elite Master B.E.S.T. practitioner, at Desert Wind Healing Arts, at 520-360-7469, email Deb@ desertwindhealingarts.com or visit DesertWindHealingArts.com. See ad on page 34. 14
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he Floating Stone Inn & Aqua Spa is offering aquatic-bodywork education in the perfect learning environment. As the only fully ionized, European-style aquatic spa in North America, their healing waters offer an opportunity to pursue a balance of mind and body. The water filtration systems provide the healthiest water possible for warm water pool classes, bathing, drinking and cooking. The benefits of aquatic therapy range from increased mobility and flexibility to deep relaxation and alleviation of stress. The now-formalized teaching of these healing modalities has long been understood and practiced around the world in hot/cold springs, oceans, lakes and rivers. Carrying these traditions into our modern world, The Floating Stone offers six different pools of varying temperatures, from a classic cold plunge to the 104-degree hot tub. In March, certification courses are offered to the public to learn a variety of massage and bodywork techniques, mindfulness practices and a strong understanding of movement as therapy, in the creative and practical 96-degree water environment. Participants will be prepared to enter the aquatic bodywork world as a professional or use the skills in personal life with confidence. The Inn is offering lodging at 20 percent off published rates and a 30 percent discount off spa services during the class period. Guests will also have unlimited access to water facilities, fitness and mindfulness classes. Floating Stone Spa is located at 16-18, 20 Calle Iglesia, Tubac, AZ. For more information about courses and how to register or to make an appointment for a service or Inn stay, call 520-398-3193, email Info@thefloatingstoneinn.com or visit TheFloatingStoneInn.com. See ad on page 35.
Hands Turned On Launches Energy Medicine T-shirts
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ands Turned On has created a new line of T-shirts that are designed to help people heal themselves using energy medicine, the ancient art of healing through touch, breath, movement and sound. The clothing line is designed by Ann Marie Chiasson, M.D., a renowned energy medicine healer who teaches at the University of Arizona’s Center for Integrative Medicine with its founder, integrative medicine expert, Dr. Andrew Weil. The shirt designs feature Chiasson’s handprints, showing wearers how to position their hands to perform a specific healing exercise. Each T-shirt also comes with an instructional hangtag, explaining how to perform the healing technique that the shirt demonstrates “Dr. Ann Marie Chiasson is a wonderful energy healer,” says Weil. I highly recommend these clothes to anyone who wants to explore self-healing.” T-shirts can be purchased online at HandsTurnedOn.com. See ad on page 17.
Become a Certified Hand Therapist
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ou can learn a modality that is just as effective as acupuncture, acupressure and reflexology in just one day. Hand therapy is easy to practice on yourself, as well as others. Nancy Clark, Ph.D., has taught this course around the world, and for the first time, she is offering it in Tucson. A KHT Hand Therapy Certification class will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 pm., March 11. Students will learn to use micro meridians in the hands to quickly relieve pain, reduce stress and strengthen the body from chronic illness. Hand therapy was discovered accidentally by an acupuncturist decades ago, and once he did his research, he could no longer practice traditional acupuncture. Changing the energy flowing in the micro meridians in the hands changes the body in seven seconds. Hand therapy is a fast way to relieve pain, reduce stress, strengthen the body against chronic illness and balance internal organs. It is more convenient than reflexology, as it can be practiced anywhere without others noticing. Hand therapy is an exceptional way to restore your health. For information and reservations, call AZ Integrative Therapies at 520-721-0220. See ad on page 22. NaturalTucson.com
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Dr. Samuel Flagler Celebrates 30-Year Practice
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n 1977, while studying in a massage class, someone handed Samuel Flagler a catalogue to the National College of Naturopathic Medicine, and he thought, “How cool; a nature doc, that treats with herbs, nutrition, acupuncture and homeopathy.” He was unfamiliar with the field then. Two months later he was accepted to the school and the rest is Tucson history. Flagler states, “I quickly fell in love with homeopathy. I saw how it was capable of healing patients on all levels, physically, emotionally and mentally. It worked great for kids, because getting them to take herbs was impossible. Seeing cured cases of long-term depression, anxiety disorders, allergies, fatigue, insomnia and you name it really convinced me. I graduated in 1981, and my wife Lila graduated in 1983. It was then that we moved to Tucson, where we’ve been practicing ever since.” He relates that although their formal training in naturopathic medicine lasted four years, the couple’s quest for knowledge and greater expertise in homeopathy has been a lifelong passion. Each year, they travel domestically and abroad to study with the world’s greatest teachers, such as Dr. Rajan Sankaran, in India. Flagler says, “Homeopathy is more than a profession. It is a lifelong study.” Location: 6737 E Camino Principal, Tucson. Contact: 520-721-8821, DrFlagler.com. 16
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he latest book from Nancy Clark, Ph.D., The Energy Healer’s Guide: An Integrative Medicine Program for Self Development and Teaching, addresses the transformative moment of seeing inside the body. The dark spot on the man’s chest is so distracting that she finds herself looking at it more often than into his eyes. Suddenly, Clark feels compelled to change this strange appearance so it will reflect the same light radiating from the rest of his body. She observes that moving her hand over the dark area releases golden threads of energy, and Clark is unaware that anyone possesses this ability. Amazingly, she learns that his 20 years of suffering from chronic ulcers has been reversed in a few minutes. After a decade of global teaching what has became known as “medical intuition,” it is apparent that this is a skill anyone can learn. People around the world have begun seeing inside the body without trying or ever intending to become healers.
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spiritualbriefs Buddhist Retreat in Aravaipa Canyon
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W h a t i s P ra n i c Healing?
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rana is a Sanskrit word meaning “life-force,” the invisible bioenergy or vital energy that keeps the body alive and maintains a state of good health. The Japanese call this subtle energy ki, the Chinese chi and the Greeks refer to it as pneuma. In Polynesian, it is known as mana, and in Hebrew, ruah, meaning “breath of life.” Pranic healing is a form of energy healing similar to Reiki, and it makes use of prana. As a science and art, pranic healing was widely practiced in ancient civilizations in China, Egypt and India. A cure is affected by simply removing diseased energies from the patient’s invisible energy body and by transferring fresh, vital prana energy to the affected areas with the use of the hands. Using a scientific, “no-touch” methodology, pranic healing has been known to prevent, alleviate and heal a spectrum of physical and emotional ailments. Practitioner Sherry DeClercq has treated clients with a variety of conditions, including autoimmune, anxiety, injuries and pain. Pranic healing works with the energy body, including chakras, which control physical, mental, psycho-emotional and spiritual states. The chakras provide fuel for the different systems to function effectively. Pranic healers are able to cleanse and energize the energy body, which enables the body to create better health. Contact Sherry DeClercq at 520-9718800, Outoftucson@hotmail.com. 18
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he Tara Mahayana Buddhist Center, in Tucson, will hold a retreat on Mahamudra and the Nature of the Mind, from April 5 to 8, in Aravaipa Canyon, with Gen Kelsang Lingpur, of Tara Center, and Kadam Michelle Gauthier, of Clear Light Buddhist Center, in Phoenix. Everyone is welcome. The retreat is a special opportunity to get away from the busyness of everyday life and become deeply acquainted with special states of mind. No prior experience of meditation is needed to participate. Attend the whole retreat or part two, from Friday night through Sunday afternoon. Sutra Mahamudra meditations incorporate the wisdom teachings from Buddha on the nature and power of the mind. From the spaciousness of our mind, we can clearly see our potential, learn how to let go of mental obstructions and experience a profound inner peace. A group hike through the canyon will be conducted Thursday afternoon. Friday’s sessions focus on Lamrim teachings – the foundation of the path – and Buddha’s teachings on the different levels of mind. Cost is $125-$215. For details call 520-441-1617 or visit MeditationInTucson.org/ mountain-retreat. Tara Center location: 1701 E. Miles St., Tucson.
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h e K n o w Thy s e l f a s S o u l Foundation is sponsoring free monthly classes at the Unity of Tucson Annex, with topics focused on the journey of the soul. “We’re so looking forward to presenting these classes to the community,” says Sant Baljit Singh facilitator Susan Thompson. “The topics range from bringing God into daily life to the subtle difference between the soul and mind.” The foundation for the themes comes from ancient teachings known as the “view of the saints.” “These teachings are compatible with all faiths,” explains Thompson. “There is a common thread uniting all the great religions and paths of the world. Through this common thread of love, service to others and devotion to God, we begin to experience the interconnectedness of all things.” The first class, 7 Habits for Progress, will be held March 10. Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet is the topic April 14 and Soul’s Relationship to Mind will be presented May 12, all from 10 to 11 a.m. Location: 3617 N. Camino Blanco, west of Craycroft/River, Tucson. For more information, call Susan at 520-603-1558 or visit Santmat.net. See ad on page 13.
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The MasterPath Leads Us to God
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he MasterPath is an exact science of spirituality, and its objectives are the attainments of self and God realization, while living within this physical body. It represents the ancient teachings of pure spirituality by which all past saints and contemporary masters have imparted the eternal verities of the Divine Deity. MasterPath is the spiritual process of merging back into the Creator, just as the drop merges back into the ocean, for its objective is to reestablish the internal connection between the individual soul and Sri Gary Olsen the indwelling sound current. It is a natural science, Spiritual Leader of Masterpath complete in every human being. The MasterPath’s purpose is to disentangle the soul from the tyranny of mind and matter, restoring its pristine freedom once again. The MasterPath directs the seeker to an experience of profound spiritual illumination, offering a precise method by which to transcend the limitations that enslave us all. The hallmark of all spiritual endeavors is attaining your own mastership, and the illuminated path leading to this crowning glory is secretly placed within your own body. You are both the eventual master and the sacred path. Introductory talk at 1 p.m., March 10, at Pima Community College Downtown, 1255 N. Stone Ave., Tucson. See ad on page 37.
Meditation Training in Tucson
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he ancient art of meditation not only brings an inner peace, but plants deep seeds of appreciation. Meditation is great for our minds and our health, but like any exercise, we need to learn to do it correctly. Meditation Practice Institute of Tucson helps enrich the lives of individuals and the success of organizations and businesses by providing meditation instruction that is founded on ancient tradition and tailored to meet contemporary needs. Although the world seems to be moving faster and faster, once we can learn to stop and listen a while, the gratitude for a raindrop or a ray of sunshine drifts into our awareness. Meditation is much more than just sitting and thinking; it’s active training of the mind, and for that you need a teacher or trainer to help you know how. Practicing meditation grants us a fresh perspective to really see and not merely look. We aim to deepen the effectiveness of meditation instruction through an advanced teacher training and certification program. Level 1 of our meditation training program and other courses are available now, both live and online. Location: 8975 Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson. For more information, email Info@MeditationPracticeInstitute.org or visit MeditationPracticeInstitute.org.
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Sweat Lodge Offers Physical and Spiritual Cleansing
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oted author Joseph Campbell has said that the easiest way to experience Spirit is, “Participate in an ancient ceremony.” Reverend Ann Marie Clock, of Spirit Gathering Tucson Community Sweat Lodge, hosts a monthly adobe sweat lodge in the Sonoran Desert, open to men and women, with private lodges available. Inside the lodge, the heat dilates capillaries, increasing blood flow to the skin and aiding in detoxification of the body. Sweating flushes out toxic metals such as copper, lead and mercury and removes excess salt. Many participants experience relief from physical pain and mental stress. All have the opportunity to connect with their guides, ancestors and expanded selves. Clock, who has hosted lodges for 25 years, says, “You can feel that connection in the sweat lodge. The lodge clears the mind, detoxifies the body and heals the spirit. It is a place for your spirit to die and be reborn. The sacred sweat lodge is a powerful tool for transformation and shifting energy.” The private group fee is $20 per person, 10 participants minimum. Satisfaction is guaranteed. Location: 7878 W. Tree Frog Trail, Tucson. For more information call 520-576-0633, email SpiritGathering@comcast.net or visit SpiritGathering.com.
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hiropractic doctor Eric Pearl practiced for 12 years until patients began reporting that they felt his hands on them even though he hadn’t physically touched them. They reported seeing angels and receiving miraculous healings from cancer, AIDSrelated diseases, chronic fatigue syndrome, birth disfigurements, cerebral palsy and other serious afflictions, all when Pearl simply held his hands near them. Researching scientists now refer to Pearl’s work as Reconnective Healing, and a series of workshops will be held in Phoenix to share this new form of healing, including the Level I/II Seminar: Reconnective Healing, from March 30 to April 1. The March 30 presentation is a discussion about the history, theory and philosophy of Reconnective Healing, and how it came about, using science and research. Volunteers are brought on stage to give live demonstrations of the healings, so the public can experience it themselves. The Friday night workshop is open to the public. The Saturday and Sunday components are real working seminars. Presenters Dr. Eric Pearl demonstrate the work on stage, and then audience members go to the massage tables to practice. People work around to the tables, practice with fellow attendees, while The Reconnection teaching team guides students by showing them how to begin working with these new healing frequencies. Those lying on the tables may feel sensations, and they may demonstrate what are known as “registers” or involuntary body movements as they come into contact with the Reconnective Healing frequencies. By Sunday, participants will have learned all they need to know in order to be empowered to be a Reconnective Healing practitioner. Reconnective Healing also offers additional classes relating to children, animals and yoga. In the Reconnective Kids! class, children learn in two hours what it takes adults two-and-a-half days to learn, because there’s no fear or ego. They recognize the new frequencies and begin to play with them right away. The Reconnective Animals class makes no distinction between animals and human beings. The only difference is in learning how to approach them to gain their trust and comfort. Yoga students oftentimes encounter physical limitations and spend years or decades to obtain a wider range of motion. In the Reconnective Yoga class, many gain a lifelong full range of motion within minutes. The Reconnection is the umbrella process of reconnecting to the universe, which allows Reconnective Healing to take place. These healings and evolutionary frequencies are of a new bandwidth brought in via a spectrum of light and information. It is through The Reconnection that we are able to interact with these new levels of light and information, and it is through these new levels of light and information that we are able to reconnect. For information on all Reconnective Healing events in Phoenix, visit TheReconnection.com. See ad on page 31. NaturalTucson.com
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Does Our Food Control Our Genes?
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he old adage, “You are what you eat,” may be literally true. Based on findings from a groundbreaking study by researchers at Nanjing University, in China, the connection between our food’s biochemistry and our own may be more intimate than we imagined. The researchers discovered that tiny RNAs (a mirror-image form of DNA), or microRNAs, usually found in plants, were circulating in human blood; one of the most common sources was rice, a staple of their native subjects’ diets. After conducting tests with mice, they found that microRNAs were capable of altering cell function and directly manipulating the expression of genes. The study results, published in the journal Cell Research, suggest that the human body is a highly integrated ecosystem and suggest that genetic changes in one species may trigger alterations in another.
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il derived from the aromatic coriander plant—one of the 20 most popular essential oils worldwide—has applications beyond aromatherapy as a food additive and is widely used in Mediterranean cuisine. Coriander oil’s reputed health benefits include relieving pain, easing cramps and convulsions, aiding digestion, curing nausea and fighting fungal infections. Now, researchers from the University of Beira Interior, in Portugal, have specifically found that the oil is highly effective in killing bacterial strains such as Escherichia coli (E. coli), Salmonella enterica, Bacillus cereus and methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Thus, coriander oil may be useful in preventing and treating food-borne illnesses. “Coriander oil could also become a natural alternative to common antibiotics,” says study leader Dr. Fernanda Domingues. Source: Society for General Microbiology
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Nigeria Makes Houses from Plastic Bottles Citizens of Nigeria, A f r i c a ’s m o s t populous nation, can now live “inside” the plastic water bottles that previously littered their roads, canals and gutters, thanks to a project initiated by the Kadunabased nongovernmental organization (NGO) Developmental Association for Renewable Energies, with help from foreign experts from African Community Trust, a London-based NGO. The prototype 624-square-foot, two-bedroom bungalow looks like an ordinary home, but it is made from capped, sand-filled plastic bottles. The bottles are stacked into layers and bonded together by mud and cement, with an intricate network of strings holding each bottle by its neck, providing extra support to the structure. Once approved, the country will start construction to alleviate a current deficit of 16 million housing units. Source: PhysOrg.com
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Yoga Mitigates Prison Recidivism Overcrowding is a serious issue in American prisons partly because the rate of recidivism (return) is high. A 1994 study showed that 67.5 percent of the 300,000 adult prisoners released in 15 states were re-arrested within three years. James Fox, founder of the nonprofit Prison Yoga Project (PrisonYoga.com) believes that part of the problem is that the U.S. prison system overly emphasizes punishment during incarceration and that programs such as yoga classes might lower the rate of recidivism. He is an advocate for restorative justice and has worked with prisoners for 10 years. The theory is that yoga and meditation help prison inmates develop important emotional and social skills, including impulse control and willpower, and thus reduce tendencies toward antisocial and criminal behaviors. Fox observes how anyone that adheres to the practice can develop mindfulness, patience, diligence and self-motivation. The Prison Yoga Project provides training for yoga teachers that want to work in prisons. Fox also would like to maintain a scholarship fund to help former inmates do teacher training, so they can make a career out of the practice. Source: Dowser.org
Bee Wary
Nature’s Wake-Up Set to Snooze Bees are awakening earlier each spring, according to a Rutgers University study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Scientists report that global warming over the past 130 years has caused several species of North American bees to emerge about 10 days earlier than they did previously, with most of the shift occurring since 1970. Scientific research known as phenology measures the timing of lifecycle events of animals and plants. “A shift in 10 days is a lot from the point of view of an insect whose lifetime is measured in weeks,” says Rutgers Entomologist Rachael Winfree, co-author of the study. Because bees are the world’s most important pollinators of flowers and plants, any change in this crucial relationship could prove devastating. Study leader Ignasi Bartomeus, Ph.D., says. “If bees and plants responded differently to climate change, bees could emerge in the spring before plants were flowering, in which case the bees would die because they wouldn’t have anything to eat. Or plants could flower before the bees emerged, in which case the plants would not be pollinated and would fail to reproduce.” Source: USA Today NaturalTucson.com
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Changing the Way America Eats Nourishing the Shift to Farm-Fresh Foods by Melinda Hemmelgarn
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entucky farmer and writer Wendell Berry states that in order for people to care about their food, “They have to taste it.” Tasting the difference between fresh, local, organic foods and those that travel hundreds or thousands of miles before touching our taste buds is catalyzing a healthy change across America. Consider the growth in patronage of farmers’ markets alone: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports the number of markets has soared, from 1,755 in 1994 to 7,175 in 2011. What’s driving the surge? Incentives include our appreciation of
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scrumptious seasonal flavor, a comforting sense of community and the reassurance of knowing exactly where our food comes from and who—often on a first-name basis—grew or produced it. Good, healthy food germinates in genuine relationships—between growers and consumers, and farmers and the Earth. Local markets boost hometown economies, too; the USDA predicts a record $7 billion in such food sales this year, delivering a greater proportion of food dollars directly to farmers. Regional food systems also support the biological diversity that is vital to sustainability. According to the
United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization, “different varieties of the same species,” have “statistically different nutrient contents.” In other words, each variety promises a unique mix of healthprotecting compounds. Supermarkets must rely on crops and animal products that can withstand long-distance travel and also meet uniform appearance standards. Small farmers serving local markets, on the other hand, can better preserve the legacy of biologically diverse heirloom crops and heritage breeds because of the shorter distances between field and plate. An heirloom tomato picked ripe at peak flavor can’t survive a lengthy commute, but nothing tastes better when it’s plucked fresh from the vine and still warm from the sun. Planting diverse, region-specific crops also reduces the burden of weeds, pests and plant diseases—and any related chemical use—and helps provide safe nourishment for pollinators and wildlife, as well. No wonder the Organic Farming Research Foundation characterizes farmers as the largest group of ecosystem managers on Earth. Everyone can support a cause that feeds us well while caring for the planet.
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With 57 being the current average age of American farmers, and more than a quarter 65 or older, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition recognizes the desperate need for more young farmers. When the National Young Farmer’s Coalition recently surveyed 1,000 beginning farmers, it found that access to capital, land and health insurance presented the biggest hurdles to entering farming as a career. The Women, Food and Agriculture Network has identified access to health care as
the main challenge facing females that want to farm. While city dwellers tend to idealize farming as a romantic occupation in a bucolic setting, it is actually a risky, physically demanding job. Despite the challenges, farmers say they love their work because they enjoy being outside, working with their hands, producing high-quality food and being their own boss. It helps to be healthy, smart and an optimist at heart.
national farm and food policies could prioritize producing higher quality food and wasting less of it. Kathy Bero, board president of NuGenesis Farm, in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, advocates shifting commodity payments to organic farmers. Her nonprofit educational farm promotes “food as medicine,” along with cost-saving, health-boosting consumer strategies such as learning how to garden and cook to maximize nutritional value.
S t i c k e r P r i c e v e r s u s Inspiring Trends Stephanie Coughlin, a Hidden Costs
To consumers coping in a down economy, the cheapest price may sometimes seem like the best choice. John Ikerd, professor emeritus of agricultural economics at the University of Missouri, notes that, “Americans, on average, are spending only half as much of their disposable income for food today as they were in the 1960s.” However, at the same time, “The percentage spent on health care has doubled.” Scores of studies show that many of today’s chronic diseases are related to poor diet. Factor in medical costs associated with food-borne illnesses, antibiotic-resistant bacteria and pesticideand hormone-contaminated food and water, and it’s easy to understand why Michael Carolan, author of The Real Cost of Cheap Food, declares, “Cheap food... is actually quite expensive.” One way for families to save money on food costs is to reduce waste. Jonathan Bloom, author of American Wasteland, says Americans waste more than 40 percent of the food we produce for consumption, throwing away $100 billion-plus in food a year. Most of it ends up in landfills. Instead of providing incentives to agribusinesses to produce less expensive food, smarter
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Diego, California, says: “If you don’t have local farms, you don’t have local security.” Across the country, communities are proving how a few conscious buyers can improve everyone’s access to high-quality local foods. Farm to Hospital: As director of nutrition services at Fletcher Allen Health Care, in Burlington, Vermont, Registered Dietitian Diane Imrie has the power to influence the economic security and sustainability of her community and surrounding region. Imrie sources approximately 40 percent
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of the food served at her hospital from farms located within a day’s drive. In her work, she helps keep farmers on their land while providing higher quality food to patients and staff. The facility also supports onsite gardens, which yielded $2,000 worth of produce in 2011, despite Vermont’s short growing season. The hospital food is so popular that its café serves downtown businesspeople, further bolstering profitability and community benefits. For local maple sugar producer
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Bernie Comeau, Imrie’s consistent purchases provide an income he can count on every month. Imrie is glad to note that for farmers, selling their food to the hospital is “like a stamp of approval.” Marydale DeBor, who founded and led the “plow to plate” comprehensive food and disease-prevention initiative associated with Connecticut’s New Milford Hospital, maintains that, “Institutional leadership is critical.” She says that thanks to a supportive CEO that believed in bringing farm-fresh foods to
hospital food services, their retail café more than doubled its revenue within two years. DeBor believes that hospital food should set an example for public health. “We need to support beginning farmers, and more food hubs and new distribution systems to facilitate access,” she says. “Consumers need to let their hospitals know they should focus on good food and nutrition.” Farm to Restaurant: Leigh Lockhart, owner of Main Squeeze Natural Foods Café and Juice Bar, in Columbia, Missouri, buys supplies directly from local organic farmers and never quibbles about price. She composts any food waste in her garden, where she grows some of the produce used in her restaurant. Rather than large plates of cheap food, Lockhart serves portions within U.S. Dietary Guidelines, comprising higher quality, more satisfying meals. Relationships with chefs are important to farmers, advises Carol Ann Sayle, owner of Boggy Creek Organic Farm, in Austin, Texas. Farmers can rely on a sure buyer; chefs appreciate dependable and high quality food; and customers return because of the great taste. Farm to School: Organic farmer Don Bustos, program director for the American Friends Service Committee of New Mexico, trains beginning farmers and ranchers in ways to provide food to the Albuquerque Public School District and beyond. For example, farmers grow crops during the winter in solar-powered greenhouses, and aggregate their products to meet school needs. Mobile meat processing and distribution networks also create jobs while keeping small farmers economically and environmentally viable, explains Bustos. Local agriculture fuels strong communities and fresh local foods help children thrive. In the Pacific Northwest, AmeriCorps volunteer Emma Brewster works with the Real Food Challenge, a national youthbased program that encourages colleges and universities to shift 20 percent of their food budgets to farm-fresh, locally
sourced foods. Brewster works with Lucy Norris, project manager for the Puget Sound Food Network, which creates opportunities beyond farmers’ markets for local area farmers to connect with regional processors, distributors and end users, including Seattle Public Schools.
Hands in the Dirt
Regardless of occupation, many people feel a natural urge to work with the soil and witness the miracle of seeds sprouting new life. Rose HaydenSmith, Ph.D., a garden historian and a designated leader in sustainable food systems at the University of California– Davis, points out that home, school, community and workplace victory gardens established during World War II succeeded in producing about 40 percent of our nation’s vegetables. In both world wars, she says, our national leadership “recognized that food and health were vital national security issues.” They still are today. Melinda Hemmelgarn, a.k.a. the Food Sleuth (FoodSleuth@gmail. com), is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio host, based in Columbia, Missouri. She co-created F.A.R.M.: Food, Art, Revolution Media – a Focus on Photography to Re-vitalize Agriculture and Strengthen Democracy to increase advocacy for organic farmers (EnduringImage.blogspot.com). Learn more at Food Sleuth Radio at kopn.org.
How to Grow and Find Local Food Find a farmers’ market ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets In season in the region; local harvest calendars and markets FieldToPlate.com/guide.php Locate sustainably grown food nearby LocalHarvest.org Food gardening tips KitchenGardeners.org
Tucson CSA by Jon D’Auria
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uckily for Tucsonans, the vast landscape of the Southwest desert is blessed with seasonal crops of vegetables, fruits and produce that are cultivated and harvested by local farmers and prepared for community supported agriculture (CSA) pick-ups. Contrary to what may be perceived about the arid land we live in, the desert soil bears bountiful and healthy treats such as carrots, broccoli, apples, citrus, melons, leafy greens, cucumbers, cauliflower, peppers, beans, squash, potatoes, herbs and what seems to be an endless list of other delectable crops. Helping Tucsonans bring the farm-totable mentality home, here are a few of the prominent CSA organizations that bridge that gap between local farmers and local foodies. Tucson Community Supported Agriculture (TCSA) has been serving the community for more than eight years, with a focus on sustaining the local environment, supporting local farmers and bringing delicious, homegrown flavors to the residents of Old Pueblo. Located in the Historic Y on 300 East University Boulevard at 4th Avenue, the TCSA specializes in produce, cheeses, breads and grass-fed meats that are entirely organic, pesticidefree and grown locally at Crooked Sky Farms. TCSA offers recipes for each individual item of produce purchased by its members and offers pick-up days every Tuesday and Wednesday. Visit TucsonCSA.org. Sleeping Frog Farms (SFF) is a beautiful, 75-acre farm located in the Cascabel corridor of the San Pedro NaturalTucson.com
River Valley. The dedicated crew of farmers founded the farm using permaculture design and biodynamic growing techniques. Sleeping Frog focuses on growing heirloom fruits and vegetables, but also raises laying hens, dairy goats and honeybees to provide the freshest eggs, cheese and honey. Not only does the SFF run their own CSA, but they also have programs for farm-to-school and food co-ops and supply many Tucson restaurants with their delicious foods. You can find Sleeping Frog produce at their three CSA pickup locations at St. Phillips Farmers’ Market, on Sunday mornings, at the Food Conspiracy Co-op, on Sunday afternoons, and at Civano Community School, on Wednesdays. Visit SleepingFrogFarms.com. Sunizona Family Farms was founded in 2002 in Wilcox, Arizona, and has become a local and regional favorite for fresh produce and sustainable agriculture. Cultivating seasonal outdoor crops and utilizing the Arizona sun with their greenhouses, Sunizona functions year round to bring residents of Southern Arizona the freshest fruits, vegetables and microgreens possible. Their CSA, which is affectionately called “The Farm Box,” offers both standard boxes and customizable boxes of produce that can be picked up weekly at Mercado San Agustin, Harvest Restaurant, Hacienda Del Sol, Renee’s Organic Oven, Second Street School and Barefoot Studio. With this many options, you have no excuse not to join in on the harvest. Visit SunizonaFamilyFarms.com. March
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Hypnotherapy for Food Related Issues Restoring Natural Eating Habits by Norman Rittman
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or those that are persistently underweight or overweight, food can be an all-consuming burden. How much to take in and how much to burn off becomes more complex when a client’s psychogenic state is put into the mix. How does emotional injury or a negative belief system affect one’s pattern of weight gain or loss? Leslie A. Graff, principal hypnotist at Graff Hypnotherapy Clinic, LLC, helps to address these issues for her clients that are experiencing unconscious eating, binge and starvation, binge and purge, and the latest disturbing trend of “thinspo”. For most clients, these behaviors are rooted in decisions made during traumatic events in childhood, or perhaps an innocuous statement from an authority figure, abusive parenting or even womb time memories. Events filled with sadness, shame, stress or violence can leave a client living out such declarations as, “No one will hurt me if I am big,” or “Dad only loves skinny girls.” These automatic responses, honed over years of use, can be changed, and quite easily, when entered into with a real desire to find the seeds of destruction.
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Hypnosis is an effective tool for this change, which can occur in two ways during a hypnotherapy session. First, by the “uncovering” of those events which caused those distorted decisions and secondly, by accessing the client’s innate store of strength and ability. During the hypnosis process, Graff acts as a guide by helping the client not only to find, but also to replace those faulty solutions and beliefs. Different techniques are used during a hypnotherapy session, as well as different levels at which changes are made. The changes on the physical level involve implementing natural eating and exercise habits. Changes on the mental level include affirmations such as, “I am more than good enough,” and “My body deserves to have healthy food.” On the emotional level, new strategies and tactics are learned to deal with high states of stress. There are also two major connections between the body and mind that need to be restored. The first one is natural hunger. The body knows exactly how much food it needs and it naturally becomes hungry. However, this connection is easily lost in early childhood and other emotions and
Leslie Grafff, CHt feelings take over, disguised as hunger. Because the subconscious mind is closely connected with the body, natural eating habits are easy to implement and restore. Once the natural connection is restored, physical hunger is experienced only when the body needs food. The second connection concerns food choices. The body naturally knows which food and which nutrients it needs and it is natural for it to crave what it needs. When this connection is restored in hypnosis, other, unneeded food becomes unattractive. Enjoyment is an important component for success at any task, so an a big factor to remember is that life is to enjoy, the body is to enjoy, food is to enjoy and exercise is to enjoy. Allow yourself to enjoy your life and your body, and the rewards will indeed be great. Leslie Graff can be reached at 520548-0143 or by email at Lagraff08@ comcast.net. For more information about hypnosis, hypnotherapy, group and private sessions, visit AddictedAdult.com. See ad on page 8.
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CHOOSING FORKS OVER KNIVES Doctors Advocate a Plant-Based Diet by Linda Sechrist
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ilm Producer Brian Wendel’s concern for the many Americans suffering from multiple chronic diseases, as well as the strain this puts on our nation’s health care system and economy, sparked the idea for documenting what doctors researching the issue have to say about it. In his latest film, Forks Over Knives, these pioneering thinkers examine the claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases afflicting humanity can be controlled or reversed by avoiding the ingestion of animal-based and processed foods; more, they make a compelling case that switching to a whole-foods, plant-based diet can restore health. Much of the foundational science showing why a plant-based diet of whole foods is not only best for everyone’s health, but also for the planet, comes from noted nutrition research pioneer T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D. He has summarized his results in his book, The China Study, coauthored with his son, Dr. Thomas M. Campbell. His 1980 study of 130 Chinese villages, involving 6,500 adults and their families, directly tied the consumption of animal proteinbased foods to the development of cancer and heart disease. Based on his research, Colin Campbell, teamed up with Dr. Junshi Chen, currently a senior research professor with the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, in Beijing, specifically characterized casein, a protein found in milk from mammals, as “the most relevant
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carcinogen ever identified.” With concrete evidence in hand, and accounting for other diet and lifestyle factors, the pair went on to conclude that consuming whole, plant-based foods offers the best strategy for improving health and preventing serious diseases. Other solid science presented in the film comes from Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., whose 150 scientific articles complement the 1995 publication of his peer-acclaimed book, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, which summarizes the results of his long-term research on arresting and reversing coronary artery disease through nutrition. In his two decades of global research, Esselstyn, who
directs the cardiovascular prevention and reversal program at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute, found that wherever people ate a plant-based diet, cancer and cardiovascular diseases were rare. In many of the case histories and personal stories chronicled in Forks Over Knives, diet was used as a treatment for various diseases and cited as being more effective than prescription drugs. Anthony Yen and Evelyn Oswick, for example, attest how their lives were saved by switching to a whole-foods, plant-based diet after a lifetime of illness that included multiple heart attacks and surgeries, as well as chronic chest pain. Treatment under the care of Esselstyn succeeded in reversing advanced-stage heart disease in both cases. Today, they enjoy active lives full of friends, family and meaningful work. Social media channels such as Facebook have been vital to spreading the word about the effective solutions presented by the Forks Over Knives film and companion book (complete with recipes). Wendel reports inspiring posts such as, “Your film changed my life,” or “I no longer require diabetes medication.” Potential savings in costs to people and the planet are vast. Consider, for instance, that according to the Polytechnic Institute of New York University, if the entire U.S. population were to adopt a plant-based diet for just one day, the nation would save at least 100 billion gallons of drinking water, enough to supply every person in every home in New England for nearly four months. Wendel foresees the ForksOver K n i ve s . c o m w e b s i t e u l t i m a t e l y expanding into a news resource, linking people with information provided by leading experts in the whole-foods, plant-based world via various media platforms. It will also provide opportunities to blog with experts, listen to live broadcasts about food preparation and find resources to help individuals transition to a healthier, plant-based diet. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings magazines. NaturalTucson.com
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H
ave you ever walked through a cemetery or read an obituary and pondered that small, seemingly insignificant dash between the day someone was born and the date he or she departed? This often-overlooked little line ultimately represents every breath and step we take in life. Until an epiphany awakens us to the brevity of this dash with which we have been blessed, true appreciation of our life cannot begin. So think about this long and hard; are there things you’d like to change? For you never know how much time is left that can still be rearranged.
When, as newborns, we take that first independent, deliberate breath, we sign an invisible contract with life that we will do everything we can to preserve, cherish and live it. By seizing and inhabiting our moments and living our dash, instead of simply existing, we are abiding by that first unspoken oath. B e ca u se s u ccess s h o u l d n o t b e measured in what you will buy, or own, but in the pride you feel in the person you’re with … when you are all alone. When we spend our time focused on problems, we subconsciously disregard all that is not a problem. In mulling over yesterday and worrying about tomorrow,
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LIVE YOUR DASH
Seizing and Inhabiting Life’s Moments Fully by Linda Ellis
we fail to recognize the presence of today. When we postpone living until everything is running smoothly, we forfeit the minutes of our now. Instead of focusing on the next achievement or acquisition, we need to practice focusing on all the blessings around us—our loved ones and the sheer pleasure found in simply being. The poet in me writes: So live in your now; be conscious, sincere. Let your mind allow you to be in your here!
For it matters not, how much we own, the cars… the house… the cash. What matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash. Linda Ellis’ global touchstone poem, The Dash, was followed by the Live Your Dash poem, and her new book, Live Your Dash. Join the conversation at Facebook.com/LindaEllisAuthor and Twitter.com/LiveYourDash.
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Sustainable, Local and Economical by Tanner Jones
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he soothing sounds of flowing water over rocks, beds of greenery and beautiful orange koi and goldfish are usually associated with Zen gardens, but for Stéphane Herbert-Fort, owner and operator of Tucson-based Local Roots Aquaponics, this is the setting of his highly sustainable, allnatural aquaponics farm. Herbert-Fort, a former graduate student at the University of Arizona and longtime farmer and research scientist, created Local Roots Aquaponics about a year ago, with the intention of producing food, “sustainably and locally, using the safest and most natural material possible.” By replacing traditional mined fertilizer with lava rock from northern Arizona, reusing food-grade plastics for containment systems and implementing a water recirculation system that drastically reduces the amount of water wasted in desert climates, Herbert-Fort uses a system of farming known as aquaponics, “to produce the purest food, locally.” Aquaponics is the combination of aquaculture, or raising fish, with hydroponics, the cultivation of plants in water. Aquaponics farms are inclusive, sustainable ecosystems that rely on the natural symbiotic relationship of fish byproducts as plant nutrients, and the root systems of plants as water filtration for the fish. Aquaponics systems vary from single systems that can easily fit in a small yard and cost less than $1,000, to more expensive multi-tiered systems. Each has subsystems that bed the plants and a rearing tank to raise the fish. The fish can range from those that are edible, such as catfish, tilapia, bluegill and others, to more aesthetic varieties, such as koi or goldfish. In the rearing tank, fish solids, rich in
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nitrates from waste, uneaten food, detached biofilms and other particulates collect at the bottom of the tank. In traditional aquaculture, these solids collect and increase the pH levels in the water, making it toxic for the fish; however, in an aquaponics system, these solids create nitrogen-rich water that is directed into the hydroponics subsystems where the plants are grown. The subsystems replace traditional gardening soil with lava rocks, gravel, clay beads or other types of solid media. The rock bedding creates an anchor for the plants’ root systems, while allowing water to flow freely through the bed, delivering nitrogen-laden water from the fish tank straight to the plants’ root systems. “Since all the nutrients are being brought to the roots, there is no competition for water among the system,” Herbert-Fort states. “So, instead of plants using energy in competition, that energy goes to growth.” The lack of competition among plants is what gives aquaponics systems the ability to produce, as many aquaponics farmers suggest, about twice as many plants per square foot as that of traditional farming, and twice as fast. Because the nutrients are so rich and the water flow is constant, the opportunities for growing various species are virtually limitless. In one of Herbert-Fort’s multi-tiered module systems are found a wide variety of crops, including bananas, strawberries, parsley, dill, onion, cabbage, radish, cauliflower, spinach, chamomile, beets, mint and lettuce.
As the water flows through the roots of the subsystems, the water is naturally filtered. That clean water is pumped back into the fish tank, oxygenating the water and completing the closed system that is sustainable and efficient. The closed, constantly circulating system is what makes aquaponics especially sustainable for desert gardeners. Because the same water cycles through the fish tank and subsystems, there is no water wasted or lost, except through evaporation. Once the tanks are filled, the system never needs to be drained. Because the byproducts from the fish create the nutrients for the plants, the longer the water and nutrients remain in the system, the more productive it becomes. “What is really fun about this,” Herbert-Fort says, “is once your system gets cycled, which usually takes two to six weeks to create nitrates from the fish solids, the system becomes more and more productive. I come out here every morning and notice growth.” Aside from the environmental and sustainable benefits of aquaponics farming, there are tremendous health benefits to growing plants and fish in allnatural, symbiotic aquaponics systems. Because both plants and fish are sensitive to impurities and rely on the natural process of waste production from the fish and filtration from the plants, no fertilizers, pesticides or chemicals can be added to the systems. Any addition of medicines or chemicals for the fish will jeopardize the plants, just as any fertilizers or pesticides for the plants will filter into the water and contaminate the fish. “Because we have this combination of nutrients and fertilizers, chemicals cannot be used,” Herbert-Fort states.
“It’s natural by design,” he says, thus making aquaponics systems sustainable and economical, while efficiently producing healthy, all-natural fish and produce in a Zen-like ambiance.
Aquaponics at 765-276-6427 or visit LocalRootsAquaponics.com. Look for tour information and produce from Local Roots Aquaponics at the local Farmers Markets.
For more information about aquaponics systems, call Local Roots
Tanner Jones is a teacher, environmentalist and freelance writer, located in Tucson.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 1
Reducing Stress and Developing Inner Peace through Meditation – 6:30-7:45pm. Part 1 of 4. Benefits of and research on meditation and techniques to calm the body and mind. Free. Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W Naranja Dr. RSVP: 520-398-4266, Sitaaraa@aol.com.
Practical, Positive Spirituality – 10:30am. Experience a different kind of Sunday morning learning to live life more fully, peacefully, abundantly, effectively. Life lived in alignment with Spirit is better. Unity Church of Peace, 1551 S Eastside Loop, Ste 121. 520-546-3696. Info@UnityChurchOfPeaceAZ.com.
Sobriety Group – 6:30-8pm. Group coaching for those in active recovery. Learn strategies for success, triggers to avoid, and the things needed to create for stability and control. $120. Graff Hypnotherapy Meeting Space, 9314 N Hampshire Dr. 520-548-0143. AddictedAdult.com.
Benefits of Animal Reiki – 1-2:15pm. Join Andra’s Animal Reiki Therapy for this presentation by Andra S. Ewton. Free. The Center for Advanced Energy Therapeutics, 1976 N Kolb Rd. RSVP required: 520-882-0292, AndraART@cox.net, AndraART.com.
FRIDAY, MARCH 2
Soul Joy: The Soulful Art of Divine Play – 1-3pm. Enjoy the joys of playing on purpose, with passion and intention in this fun and enlightening experiential play circle. A delightfully guided afternoon of love-infused, and joy-inspiring creative dance and movement, improvisation, chant, & laughter. $20. Next playshop is April 15, 2-4:30pm. Playshop at The Movement Shala. RSVP with Melodee: 520-405-5064, MelodeeAnn@Comcast.net. Stress/Anxiety Reduction Workshop using EFT & Hypnosis. March 5 to April 9 – 6-7:30pm. Don’t let stress ruin your health & happiness. Relax and learn how to stay calm. Swan & Pima. Pre-register: Maria Kingsley, CHt & EFT Pract. 520-780-0170.
Crazy Wisdom Begins Showing – The provocative new documentary about “The Bad Boy of Buddhism,” Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Loft Cinema, 3233 E Speedway Blvd. LoftCinema.org. My Sunfired Plate – Mar 2, 3pm-Mar 4, 3pm. Master Raw Food Chef, Dr. Aris LaTham, originator of Sunfired Cuisine, comes to us from Panama. $300. The Floating Stone Inn & Aqua Spa. RSVP: 520-398-3193. Info@TheFloatingStoneInn.com. Desert Spa Series – Mar 2-4. 5-9pm, Fri; 9am6pm, Sat & Sun. Instructor: Ann Mihina. 20 CE contact hours for bodyworkers. Tuition: $375. Cortiva Institute Tucson, 6390 E Broadway Blvd. 520-407-5160. Cortiva.com. IONS Tucson presents “Hypnosis House Call” – 6:30-8pm. With Steven Gurgevich, PhD. Tap into the mind-body connection to make positive, healing changes through the use of hypnosis. $5. 520-399-8285. IonsTucson.org.
SATURDAY, MARCH 3
Nondual Satsang intensive with Stephan Bodian – 10am-5pm. $50-75 (sliding scale; no one turned away). Caritas Center for Healing. Stephan, info@stephanbodian.org or 415-451-7133. Tucson Dowsers Presents: “Taking Your Dowsing to a Higher Level” – 1-3pm. With Marjorie L. Moody, CSMT, Healer, Teacher, Dowser. Open to the public. $5 suggested donation. Unity of Tucson. TucsonDowsers.org. Satsang with Ananta – Mar 3 & 4 and Mar 17 & 18. 7-9pm. Sit in the unconditional love of a self-realized being. Ask spiritual questions; have darshan; or just absorb the shakti. Donations are gratefully accepted. Held at Movement Shala, 435 E 9th St. Mark.Townley@gmail.com.
SUNDAY, MARCH 4
50:50 Raffle Ticket Sales Continue – 10am1pm. Buy a 1 in 200 chance to win $10,000 for $100. Proceeds benefit Center for Spiritual Living Tucson’s Facility Fund. 520-319-1042, Admin@TucsonCSL.org or TucsonCSL.org.
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TUESDAY, MARCH 6
Prostate Cancer: Recurrence – With Mitchell H. Sokoloff, MD. Prostate Cancer Support Group. University of Arizona Cancer Center, 1515 N Campbell Ave. 520-694-4605, 520-694-4786. Group Coaching for the Co-Dependent – 6:308pm. Three group coaching sessions. Learn the five steps to overcome the tendency and thrive in interdependent relationships. For men/ women 18+. $120. Graff Hypnotherapy Meeting Space, 9314 N Hampshire Dr. 520-548-0143. AddictedAdult.com.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7
Introduction to Healing Dance: Aquatic Bodywork Training – Mar 7 & 8. Two full days, hands-on in the pool experiential instruction. No massage experience required. $300. The Floating Stone Inn & Aqua Spa. 520-398-3193. Info@TheFloatingStoneInn.com.
Group Coaching for the Divorced Parent – 6:308pm. Three group coaching sessions focused on the issues of the divorced parent; relationships, money, co-parenting, custody, and dreaded dating game. $120. Graff Hypnotherapy Meeting Space, 9314 N Hampshire Dr. 520-548-0143. AddictedAdult.com.
THURSDAY, MARCH 8
TIES Guest Speaker: Bill VandenBush – 6:30pm. Hearing his story has inspired many and his work with veterans has helped reframe counseling for post-traumatic stress disorder and near-death experiences. Unity Church of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. $5. 520-395-2365. Reducing Stress and Developing Inner Peace through Meditation – 6:30-7:45pm. Part 2 of 4. Benefits of and research on meditation and techniques to calm the body and mind. Free. Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W Naranja Dr. RSVP: 520-398-4266, Sitaaraa@aol.com. Full Moon Women’s Circle – 7pm Sharing, toning and other musical rejoicing, weaving our stories, divination with tarot, runes and our inner guides. $10. Lucia Maya/Zelie Duvauchelle, 520-5798844. LuminousAdventures.com or ZelieD.com.
FRIDAY, MARCH 9
Evolve to Live Presents: Life Enrichment Series – 7-8:30pm. Nationally recognized Intuitive Numerologist, Paticia Kirkman, will show how understanding numbers can enhance your life. $15 includes wine and cheese. The Floating Stone Inn & Aqua Spa. 520-398-3193. Info@TheFloatingStoneInn.com. Oneness Mediation Event – 7-9pm. Special event with a powerful meditation/transmission of Divine energies. Musical guests, kirtan, and more. Free. Yoga Flow, 3131 N Cherry Ave. Registration Required: onenessmeditationtucson. eventbrite.com/. Lucia Maya, 520-204-6280.
SATURDAY, MARCH 10
Center for Spiritual Living Tucson at the Tucson Festival of Books – We will be featuring three of our own authors, Rev. Don Chatfield, Steve Sanders and Rev. CJ Wright. 520-319-1042, Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org. Muscle Anatomy Refresher – Mar 10-11. 9am4pm. Instructor: Tonya Aiossa. 12 CE contact hours for bodyworkers. Tuition: $240. Cortiva Institute Tucson, 6390 E Broadway Blvd. 520-407-5160. Cortiva.com. 7 Habits for Progress – 10-11am. Tools for Spiritual Growth for the journey of the soul. Free. Unity Annex Room 3, 3617 N Camino Blanco, west of Craycroft/River. Susan Thompson: 520-603-1558.
Living your Life with Truth & Passion – Mar 7, 14 & 21. 10am-12pm. Pat Watson, singer, workshop leader, is offering a 3-part workshop series on Personal Mastery as a journey. $50. The Floating Stone Inn & Aqua Spa. 520-398-3193. Info@TheFloatingStoneInn.com.
TRE Group Session – 10-11:30am. Turn on the body’s own healing responses through TRE (tension/trauma releasing exercises). Wear comfortable clothes, bring a blanket or yoga mat. Individual sessions available. $10. Spirits Child, 3870 W River Rd. RSVP: 520-398-4266. TraumaPrevention.com.
Cancer, Sleep & Dreams – 12-1pm. Presentation by Rubin Naiman, PhD. Will focus on ways of optimizing sleep and dream health from an integrative medicine perspective. University of Arizona Cancer Center, Rm 2920, 1515 N Campbell Ave. 520-694-4605, 520-694-4786.
Living From Your Center – 10am-2pm. Learn how to stay centered/balanced no matter what. Prevent absorbing other people’s stuff; what to do if have, enhance and strengthen your energy field through an ancient practice. $55. Linda Johns: 520-825-4645. JourneyToHealing.com.
Introduction to using Color & Light Frequencies to Promote Healing the Body, Mind and Spirit – 1-3pm. Deborah Wood. Come gain understanding of how Light and Color application can promote physical and emotional release. $30. RSVP: 520-825-9044. NewMoonHaven.com. WoodHavenHealing.com.
Natural Cancer Therapies and Cancer Prevention Lecture – 7-8:30pm. With Dr. Uzick. Natural protocols which make conventional cancer treatments more effective; revealing one vitamin which reduces the risk of multiple cancers. Genesis Natural Medicine Center, 3920 N Campbell Ave. RSVP: 520-495-4400.
Aromatherapy Workshop: The Home Essential Oil Pharmacy – 1-4pm. Part 1 with Marcey DiCaro. Caritas Center for Healing. $25. Marcey 520-490-4149 or marcey@dearheartllc.com.
FRIDAY, MARCH 16
Shamanism for Newbies – 1-5pm. Presented by author, Amari Magdalena and The Institute for Shamanic Synthesis (since 1995). Introduction to basic precepts of the medicine wheel, ritual, cycles and seasons. $35. Pre-registration, space limited: 520-577-0147. The Path of the Mystic: Living with Heart – 3-4pm. Your heart is the key to attainment. When the heart is master, you find answers to all your issues. Free. Murphy-Wilmot Library. Elisabeth: 520-250-3871, Tucsontsl@gmail.com, Facebook. com/Pages/The-Summit-Lighthouse-Tucson.
SUNDAY, MARCH 11
Healing Dance 1 Intensive Aquatic Bodywork Training – Mar 11-16. 8:30-6:30pm. No professional bodywork experience or education needed to study this powerful form of aquatic bodywork and therapeutic movement. $800. The Floating Stone Inn & Aqua Spa. RSVP: 520-398-3193. Info@TheFloatingStoneInn.com. The Art of Extreme Self Care – 10am-2pm. With Dr. Don Chatfield. 4 CE hrs. $88. A Rich Experience, 7435 N Oracle Rd, Ste 101. 520-441-1617. ARichExperience.com. KHT Hand Therapy Certification – 10 am-5pm. With Dr. Nancy Clark. Learn a modality as effective as acupuncture, acupressure and reflexology for yourself and others. Use micromeridians in the hands to quickly relieve pain, reduce stress and strengthen the body from chronic illness. Register: 520-721-0220. The Dancing Saguaro By Brian Bill – 12-4pm. Opening reception. Show runs thru Mar 23; 10am4pm. View over 30 large original watercolor desert paintings of unique, whimsical style and vivid color. Limited Edition prints and greeting cards will also be available for purchase. Little Gallery of DeGrazia Gallery In the Sun, 6300 N Swan. 520-299-9191. Thai Yoga Massage Workshop Open to the Public – 1-4pm. A highly physical, profoundly effective healing art used to improve overall flexibility and well-being. Held at The Yoga Tree. Handout included. Colleen Avender, LMT. $45. 520-577-4543.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14
Finding Joe – 7:30pm. The new film exploring the world of famed Mythologist Joseph Campbell. Loft Cinema, 3233 E Speedway Blvd. LoftCinema.org.
THURSDAY, MARCH 15
Reducing Stress and Developing Inner Peace through Meditation – 6:30-7:45pm. Part 3 of 4. Benefits of and research on meditation and techniques to calm the body and mind. Free. Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W Naranja Dr. RSVP: 520-398-4266, Sitaaraa@aol.com.
Thrive – 3pm. IONS presents an unconventional documentary that lifts the veil on what’s really going on in our world by following the money upstream. Discussion follows. $5. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. Judy Ferrig: 520-245-4214.
Vajrasattva Purification Retreat – Mar 16-18. 8am-7pm. Have the opportunity to purify negativity. Remove the causes of future suffering and obstacles to spiritual practice. $3/session, $10/day. Tara Mahayana Buddhist Center, 1701 E Miles St. 520-441-1617. MeditationInTucson.org.
SATURDAY, MARCH 17
Beginning Shiatsu – Mar 17-18. 9am-5pm. Instructor: Kris Schaefer. 14 CE contact hours for bodyworkers. Tuition: $250. Cortiva Institute Tucson, 6390 E Broadway Blvd. 520-407-5160. Cortiva.com. TRE Group Session – 10-11:30am. Turn on the body’s own healing responses through TRE (tension/trauma releasing exercises). Wear comfortable clothes, bring a blanket or yoga mat. Individual sessions available. $10. Spirits Child, 3870 W River Rd. RSVP: 520-398-4266. TraumaPrevention.com. Learn Reiki Level I – 10am-6pm. Become a certified Reiki I practitioner. An in-depth study of Reiki principles, self-healing techniques, chakra health and Reiki’s role in spiritual development. $120. Earthworks of Tucson. Clarice Naugle & Will McCastle: 440-341-6155. Introduction to MasterPath – 1-2:30pm. A video of Sri Gary Olsen, current Living Master of MasterPath shown; then a talk given by a longtime student of MasterPath. All welcome. Free. Pima Community College Downtown Campus, 1255 N Stone Ave. MasterPath.org. Accessing The Merkaba: Where Only Love Resides – 1:30-3:30pm. Create the place and energies for the relationships with self and others you want and release fears. $30/advance, $35/day of. Unity of Tucson. Judy Ferrig: 520-245-4214.
SUNDAY, MARCH 18
Health Fair: Spring into Energy – 10am-2pm. Experience a variety of holistic, state of the art modalities that will increase your energy and well-being. Refreshments and lunch. $5. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. Judy Ferrig: 520-245-4214. The Water Festival: Synergy of Art, Science, and Community – 10am-4pm. Celebrate water through diverse activities for learning, networking, family-friendly fun, and creative engagement with water/community issues. Free. Armory Park Center, 220 S 5th Ave. 520-791-9359, Info@Water Festival.org, WaterFestivalTucson.org. Foot Massage for the Public – 1-4pm. Colleen Avender, LMT, will teach you several techniques in massage and reflexology that you can use on your partner or yourself. Relax and have fun. Handouts included. $45. 520-577-4543.
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Seminar “Water and Your Health” – Mar 19-20. Change your water change your health. Children, adults, athletes, pets, race horses, professionals. Free. Come see us at the water festival. RSVP: 903-576-0086. CountryHarvest@gmail.com Native Seed/SEARCH Salon – 5:30-7:30pm. Amy Schwemm, Owner of the Mano y Metate will talk about how she created her moles and ways to use them in your cooking. Free. NS/S Retail Store, 3061 N Campbell Ave. NativeSeeds.org. Astrology for Beginners – Mondays, Mar 19-Apr 16. 6:30-8:30pm. 5 classes. Discover how cosmic influences shape our everyday lives. Learn the terms and concepts necessary to understanding natal astrology. $100. Earthworks of Tucson. Will McCastle: 440-341-6155.
TUESDAY, MARCH 20
Reiki Level One Attunement and Training – 9am4pm. With Patrick Moore. 6 CE hrs. $132. A Rich Experience, 7435 N Oracle Rd, Ste 101. 520-4411617. ARichExperience.com. Treatment for Carpal Tunnel, Wrist and Elbow Pain – 12-4pm. With Shane Parker. 4 CE hrs. $88. A Rich Experience, 7435 N Oracle Rd, Ste 101. 520-441-1617. ARichExperience.com. Reiki Circle – 5:30-7pm. Come experience wonderful Reiki energy. Give or receive Reiki. All levels welcome, no experience needed. New Moon Haven, 16256 N Oracle Rd, Catalina. 520825-9044. NewMoonHaven.com. Healers Meet And Greet – 6:30pm. Our bimonthly meeting to introduce healing methods and practitioners who can your answer questions about your personal challenges. Opportunity to network. $5. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. Judy Ferrig: 520-245-4214. HANDLE®: Holistic Approach to Neurodevelopment and Learning Efficiency – 7-8:30pm. A Systems Approach to Understanding Sensory Processing Challenges and The Autism Spectrum. With understanding comes ways to help. The Redtail Healing Center, 8915 N Hopdown. 520907-2842. Kim.Lauger@Handle.org. Handle.org.
THURSDAY, MARCH 22
Reducing Stress and Developing Inner Peace through Meditation – 6:30-7:45pm. Part 4 of 4. Benefits of and research on meditation and techniques to calm the body and mind. Free. Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W Naranja Dr. RSVP: 520-398-4266, Sitaaraa@aol.com. March
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Thrive – 7pm. What on Earth will it take? Presented by Movies That Matter Tucson and Common Ground Tucson. Grand Cinemas 6 (NE corner of Grant and Swan behind Outback Steakhouse). $5-10. MoviesThatMatterTucson.com.
FRIDAY, MARCH 30
Aquatic Massage Certification Course – Mar 23-26; Apr 21-23 & Apr 28-30. Take the series of three Aqua Massage Courses to become fully-certified. No previous professional body work experience required. $1,500. The Floating Stone Inn & Aqua Spa. 520-398-3193. Info@TheFloatingStoneInn.com.
The Art of Enlightenment – 10am-5pm. Learn the iconographic principles of sacred Buddhist art. Everyone welcome; no prior art experience necessary. $60 including vegetarian lunch. Tara Mahayana Buddhist Center, 1701 E Miles St. Pre-register by Mar 22: 520-441-1617, MeditationInTucson.org. Pat Watson and Mike Padilla in Concert – 7-9pm. Sponsored by Center for Spiritual Living Tucson. Limited seating. $15. WellnessFirst!, 3861 N First Ave. Info/tickets: 520-319-1042, Admin@TucsonCSL.org or TucsonCSL.org.
Breathing for Health & Enlightenment – 6:308pm. Free seminar on Respiratory Wellness for Body and Soul with Robert Litman. $5 suggested donation for AZ Friends of Tibet. Unity Church, Harmony Hall, 3617 N Camino Blanco.
Craniosacral Level I – Mar 23-25. 5-9pm, Fri; 9am-6pm, Sat & Sun. Instructor: Heidi Wilson. 20 CE contact hours for bodyworkers. Tuition: $325. Cortiva Institute Tucson, 6390 E Broadway Blvd. 520-407-5160. Cortiva.com.
SUNDAY, MARCH 25
Clinical Sports Massage: Rotator Cuff & Shoulder Dysfunction – 9am-5pm. Instructor: Ginger Castle. 7 CE contact hours for massage therapists. Tuition: $140. Cortiva Institute Tucson, 6390 E Broadway Blvd. 520-407-5160. Cortiva.com.
Essence of Healing – 7:00pm Presented by Eric Pearl who will discuss his remarkable story and give live healing demonstrations on audience volunteers. $9. Hyatt Regency Phoenix. 323-960-0012, Info@TheReconnection.com.
New Moon Drumming Circle – 6-8pm. We will have a short discussion about the energies of the month, the rest of the evening will be dedicated to drumming. New Moon Haven. 520-825-9044. NewMoonHaven.com.
Reiki and Animals – 9:30am-4pm. Learn Reiki Level I and how to apply it to balancing and healing people as well as animals. Includes hands-on experience with animals. With Judy Ferrig and Linda Johns. To register: 520-245-4214.
FRIDAY, MARCH 23
Celebration and Potluck at Unity Church of Peace – 10:30am. Our love-based, practical spiritual teachings empower you to live your most abundant and meaningful life. Celebrate your magnificence. Child care available. 1551 S Eastside Loop, Ste 121. 520-546-3696. Info@UnityChurchOfPeaceAZ.com.
Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Broadway Hits/Combo Concert – 7pm. Pati Watson and Mike Padilla combine their talents and style for a unique performance that will inspire you to participate. $20. The Floating Stone Inn & Aqua Spa. 520-398-3193. Info@TheFloatingStoneInn.com.
SATURDAY, MARCH 24
Bullying In The Workplace: The Silent Epidemic – 9am-3pm. Healing the wounds of silence and rebuilding self esteem. Experiential, interactive and respectful. Presented by Deborah Knox. Lunch served. $70. Caritas Center. 520-529-6112. Dlkcoach@gmail.com House Blessing and Cleansing Ceremonies – 9am5pm. Sponsored by the Institute for Shamanic Synthesis and Amari Magdalena providing CrossCultural Earth-Based Spirituality education since 1995. $75. Pre-registration; space limited: 520577-0147. InstituteForShamanicSynthesis.com. TRE Group Session – 10-11:30am. Turn on the body’s own healing responses through TRE (tension/trauma releasing exercises). Wear comfortable clothes, bring a blanket or yoga mat. Individual sessions available. $10. Spirits Child, 3870 W River Rd. RSVP: 520-398-4266. TraumaPrevention.com. Agate Stone Healing – 10am-2pm. Healing tool for yourself, others, and animals love it. Work with agate stones and the chakra system; learn the different layouts, using 1-7 stones. $55. Agate set available for class practice/purchase. Linda Johns: 520-825-4645. JourneyToHealing.com. 40
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NVC and Enneagram – 11am-5pm. Two powerful processes for learning, growth and healing. Two CNVC certified trainers; one coming from Santa Cruz. Too fun to miss. Central Tucson location. $85-$110 includes yummy lunch. Register/Questions: 520-572-9295. Silgiraffe@aol.com Open Heart Meditation – 1:30pm. This powerful meditation supports deep clearing and releasing of old, embedded thoughts and patterns that are no longer serving you and your life purpose. $15. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. Judy Ferrig: 520-245-4214.
TUESDAY, MARCH 27
AIWC Networking Breakfast – 7:45-10am. Shay Beider, MPH, LMT, Executive Director of Integrative Touch for Kids presents “Happiness, Service and Love.” Continental breakfast served. The Manning House, 450 W Paseo Redondo. Register: AZIntegrative.org. The Reconnection: Heal Others, Heal Yourself – 6:30pm. Presented by Eric Pearl who will discuss his remarkable story and give live healing demonstrations on audience volunteers. Changing Hands Bookstore, 6428 S McClintock Dr. Tempe, 85283. No charge. 480-730-0205. Local Contact: Renee Coltson, 480-595-0888. AnimalsAreWaiting@msn.com.
THURSDAY, MARCH 28
Explore the New Frequencies of Healing – 7:00-9:00pm. Presented by Eric Pearl who will discuss his remarkable story and give live healing demonstrations on audience volunteers. $9. Sedona Creative Life Center, 333 Schnebly Hill Road, Sedona, 86336. 928-282-9300. Local Contact: Stellar Productions 928-282-2450. Karen@stellarproductionslive.com.
Survival Tools for the Earth Changes – Mar 30-Apr 2. Also Jun 29-July 2. 4:30-7:30pm. Learn meditation, essential homeopathic remedies and immune formulas. $500/4-day workshop. Ambika Wauters, 877-774-1812. LifeEnergyMedicine.com.
SATURDAY, MARCH 31
Level I/II Seminar: Reconnective Healing – March 31-April 1. With Eric Pearl and The Reconnection Teaching Team. Learn how to access this all-inclusive ‘new’ spectrum of healing comprised of energy, light and information known internationally as Reconnective Healing. $657. Hyatt Regency Phoenix. 323-960-0012, Info@TheReconnection.com.
Creating Balance In Everyday Life – 8am-5pm. Inspire, empower, create. Exploring a “me first mentality,” visioning, and mindfulness. Facilitated by Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas. Westward Look Resort. Jewels For The Journey, LLC: 520591-6471. Limited to 30 participants. Register: DrSholesDouglas.com. Geriatric Massage – 9am-5pm. Instructor: Julie Goodwin. 7 CE contact hours for massage therapists. Tuition: $150. Cortiva Institute Tucson, 6390 E Broadway Blvd. 520-407-5160. Cortiva.com. TRE Group Session – 10-11:30am. Turn on the body’s own healing responses through TRE (tension/trauma releasing exercises). Wear comfortable clothes, bring a blanket or yoga mat. Individual sessions available. $10. Spirits Child, 3870 W River Rd. RSVP: 520-398-4266. TraumaPrevention.com. Spiritschild & Book Signing Animal Teachings – 10am-12pm; 12-1pm, signing. Join Judy Ferrig, energy worker and Joanne Lefebvre, author and veterinarian, to develop intuition and animal communication skills, learn care for pets and about illness/death decisions. $30/advance, $35/event. Judy: 520-245-4214. Learn Reiki Level II – 10am-6pm. Become a certified Reiki II practitioner. A study of symbols associated with Reiki II, techniques of intuitive healing, a discussion on the auric field and Reiki’s role in spiritual development (part 2). $150. Earthworks of Tucson. Clarice Naugle & Will McCastle: 440-341-6155.
Psychic Fair: Church Fundraiser – 2-5pm. Variety of readings: Spiritual One-on-One, Crystal ball, Abstract Art, Psychometry, Sea shells, Tarot Cards and Tea. All proceeds go to church. $20 donation/15-min reading. Church of Mankind, 1231 S Van Buren Ave. 520-461-2910, 520-790-7374. Ram Fest 2012 – 6-9pm. Celebrate with traditional East Indian Dance Troupe Urvashi, Fire Acrobats with Elemental Fire, kids’ activities, cooking demos, Temple ceremonies, live music, vegetarian feast. $5. Govinda’s Natural Foods. 520-792-0630, GovindasOfTucson.com. Country Western Dance – 7-10pm. Benefit for the Center for Spiritual Living Tucson’s Facility Fund. $10. Rodeo Parade Museum, 4823 S 6th Ave. Info/ tickets: 520-319-1042, Admin@TucsonCSL.org or TucsonCSL.org.
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The HANDLE® Approach to The Autism Spectrum – Apr 21-22. Introductory Course. Examine interwoven threads common to the autism spectrum; learn to view behavior from the HANDLE paradigm. The Redtail Healing Center, 8915 N Hopdown. 520-907-2842. Kim.Lauger@Handle.org. Handle.org. Tucson Earth Day Festival – 9am-2pm. Free environment-inspired, hands-on education, parade, alternative vehicle show, solar-car competition, live music, food and fun for all. Reid Park. TucsonEarthDay.org.
Reconnecting-Self, Spirit, and Purpose – 10am2pm. Learn to activate and strengthen three power points within your body, this powerful technique can help you re-connect the divine flow of vitality, passion, and a sense of purpose. Linda Johns: 520-825-4645. JourneyToHealing.com.
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Messages from Nature – 10am-2pm. Stones have their own simple language, and can provide direction for those interested in examining them. Look, listen and find the answers you seek while reexperiencing the connectedness to all life. Linda Johns: 520-825-4645. JourneyToHealing.com.
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Benefits of Animal Reiki – 1-2:15pm. Join Andra’s Animal Reiki Therapy for this presentation by Andra S. Ewton. Free. The Center for Advanced Energy Therapeutics, 1976 N Kolb Rd. RSVP required: 520-882-0292, AndraART@cox.net, AndraART.com.
MONDAY, APRIL 2
Level III Seminar: The Reconnection – April 2-3. The Reconnection brings in “new” axiatonal lines that reconnect us on a more powerful and evolved level than ever before. Learn how to bring in and activate these new lines. The Reconnection Teaching Team. $897. Hyatt Regency Phoenix. 323-960-0012, Info@TheReconnection.com.
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TUESDAY, APRIL 3
A GIFT OF WELLNESS The Reconnection, Reconnective Healing, Counseling, Ionic Foot Baths, Reflexology. Ask about our specials. 520-548-3820.
SATURDAY, APRIL 7
ANIMAL COMMUNICATION AND ENERGY HEALING Better understand your animal to enhance your relationship, address behavioral issues, learn what your pet needs to be healthy. Offering online animal communications training. Judy Ferrig, M.S: 520-245-4214.
Prostate Cancer: Open Forum – With Jonathan Walker, MD. Post-prostatectomy expectations & Comparative outcomes. Prostate Cancer Support Group. University of Arizona Cancer Center, 1515 N Campbell Ave. 520-694-4605, 520-694-4786. Reiki Level I – With Judy Ferrig & Marie Starjnski. Learn Reiki and become a level I practitioner. Practical techniques for you and your family and pets. Learn everyday uses. New Moon Haven. $100. 520-825-9044. Judy Ferrig: JudyFerrig@comcast.net. NewMoonHaven.com.
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Aquatic Massage Certification Class – Apr 15-27. With Elaine Marie. Learn warm water therapy for 80 CE credits for LMTs. Santa Rita Springs. 707995-9090, AquaticMassage.com or 520-622-4201, SantaRitaSprings.com.
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HANDLE®: Holistic Approach to Neurodevelopment and Learning Efficiency – 7-8:30pm. A Systems Approach to Understanding Sensory Processing Challenges and The Autism Spectrum. With understanding comes ways to help. The Redtail Healing Center, 8915 N Hopdown. 520907-2842. Kim.Lauger@Handle.org. Handle.org.
BIOSLIFE SLIM can help you succeed in your New Year’s weight loss resolution. MyUnicity.net/rrking. CLASS/SEMINAR SPACE Large room in healing center near downtown for workshops, weekly classes, full-time rental. Many rent options. Treatment space also available. Karen: 520-940-0486. COLON HYDROTHERAPY Treat yourself to the best therapy around. A great addition to your health regimen. Free phone consultation. Sandra Joy Van Hall: 520-299-5158. ENERGETIC BLESSINGS for your body, life, family, pets. Using profound energies, Janice works with you to shift life situations in a positive direction. 520-877-5039. GET WELL AND STAY WELL WITH ACUPUNCTURE A unique medical approach. Children and adults welcome. Contact Annie, Golden Mountain Acupuncture: 520-991-5614. NaturalTucson.com
HAIR STATIONS for rent. Xanadu Salon and Spa. Victoria: 720-850-3208. MEETING ROOM for presentations, therapy groups, meditation, workshops, etc. Midtown location, off-street parking. Rates modest, flexible. Lotus Massage & Wellness Center, 2850 E Grant, 520-326-7700, LotusTucson.com. MEETING ROOM AND PRACTITIONER ROOMS for rent at SpiritsChild Metaphysical Center, Orange Grove and Thornydale. SpiritsChild: 520-744-4402. PRIVATE AND PERSONAL 1-on-1 FITNESS TRAINING in a private facility. Get the attention you need to get the results you want. 21 years experience. Robert: 520- 247-7755. SEEKING VENDORS FOR FARMER’S MARKETS throughout Tucson with produce, prepared food, “green”/ecological products, health conscious items, artisans and health practitioners. Ed: 520-603-8116. SPACIOUS, BEAUTIFUL OFFICE available for holistic practitioner interested in working as a holistic care team. Intestinal Health Institute, 5th St between Columbus and Swan. 520-325-9686 or email Sheila at Intestines@SheilaShea.com. WAKE UP WITH MAKE UP The most natural way to enhance your beauty - permanently full lips, french eyeliners, designer eyebrows. 15 years experience, Board Certified. Victoria Gonzalez: 520-850-3208. March
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sunday Silent Prayer and Meditation – 8:50-9:30am. Enjoy the peace of shared silence in spiritual community. Unity Church of Peace welcomes all who wish to explore their innate Wholeness. 1551 S Eastside Loop, Ste 121. 520-546-3696. Info@UnityChurchOfPeaceAZ.com. Unity of Tucson Services – 9am & 11am. Earnest. Humorous. Spiced with Law of Attraction teachings for joyful lifestyles. Meditative ambience. National flags of the world adorn Sanctuary walls. 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-577-3300. Meditation – 9-9:45am. Practice various meditation techniques with qualified instructors and community. All levels of experience welcome. Free. Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222. YogaConnection.org. God Dwells Within – 9-10am: Meditation. 1011am: Service. Inspirational services harmonize body, mind, and soul with Paramahansa Yogananda’s timeless, scientific methods of yoga meditation. Tucson Meditation Group of SelfRealization Fellowship, 1702 E Prince Rd, Ste 140. 520-792-6544. TucsonMeditationGroup.com. Tucson Farmers’ Market at St. Philips Plaza – 9am-1pm. Organic produce, fresh baked goods, custom blended teas, fresh roasted coffees, rangefed meats, gourmet soups and sauces, tamales and more. Intersection of River & Campbell. 520-882-2157. Mystic Messengers Psychic Fair – 9am-4pm. 1st Sun (2nd Sun if a holiday). Readers, healers, intuitives, vendors. Admission free. Readings and healings: $20 for 15 mins. Windmill Suites, St Philip’s Plaza (Campbell & River). 520-742-9905. ReadersAndHealers.com. Advice for Life and Prayers for World Peace – 10am. With Western Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Lingpur. Drop-in classes. Everyone welcome. Free. Tara Center, 1701 E Miles St. 520-441-1617. MeditationInTucson.org. AI CHI – 10-11am. Moving warm water meditation. Breathing deeply, we connect to our source. Helps relieve chronic pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, fatigue, grief, PMS, stress. $15/drop-in, $50/4 wks. Santa Rita Springs. Connie: 520-245-6616. Aquatic.Relaxation@yahoo.com. Center for Spiritual Living Tucson Sunday Celebration Services – Meditation at 10am. Adult and youth services at 10:30am. 3231 North Craycroft Rd. 520-319-1042. TucsonCSL.org. Inspirational Services – 10am-2pm. Word of inspiration, healing, meditation, psychic messages. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142. 42
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Are you “Spiritual but not religious?” – 10:30am. Join us as we explore practical, positive teachings that will transform your life. Child care available. Unity Church of Peace, 1551 S Eastside Loop, Ste 121. 520-546-3696. Info@UnityChurchOfPeaceAZ.com. Community Interfaith Church Services – 11am. Sunday Celebration Service, healing the planet, honoring all religions as legitimate pathways to God. Rev. George Wrigley. 6265 N La Canada, at Orange Grove, SW corner. 520-861-8734. CommunityInterfaithChurch.com. Sunday Service – 11am. Coffee & conversation, 10:30am. Celebrating the Unity of God and Man, Worship, Healing, Prophesy. The Temple of Universality. Masonic Temple, 3590 N. Country Club Rd., Country Club & Prince. Founder Rev. Betty Tatalajski: 520-884-5340. TempleOfUniversality@Gmail.com. TheTempleOfUniversality.org. Aqua Yoga – Mar 18, Apr 15. 11:30am. Yoga poses in the comfort and support of heated water open up possibilities for improved balance, comfort and relaxation. $15/class. Santa Rita Springs. Pre-register, Jessica Byron: HealingPathYoga.net. Church of Mankind Services – 2pm. Come to the healing chair and receive laying-on of hands or messages from your Angels and Guides during services. Church of Mankind, 1231 S Van Buren Ave. 520-461-2910. 520-790-7374. Yogananda Gathering – 2pm. 3rd Sun. Service is an experience of attuning to the joy of your own self through prayer, chanting, meditation, affirmations and Festival of Light followed by conversation and food. 1002 E Prince Rd. Elizabeth: 520-299-9309. AnandaArizona.org. Curves Laughter YogHA Club – 5:30pm. Free and open to the public. 2816 N Campbell Ave, Albertson’s Center, northeast corner Glenn & Campbell. Judy: 520-822-8278 or Emily: 619-822-7503.
monday Aarati at Jyoti Mandir – 7am & 7pm daily. Sanskrit chanting, worship and meditation. Free. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520743-0384. Temple of Light: DesertAshram@ TruthConsciousness.org. Green Valley Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Organic produce, organic meats and eggs, prepared food, baked items, body care products, coffee, teas, jams, jellies, soaps, artisans and live music. La Posada, Continental and S Park Centre Ave. Ed: 520-603-8116. White Eagle World Healing Meditations – 1011am. A nice way to begin the week using White Eagle channeled books of Spiritual Unfoldment. Start any time. Free. Metaphysics World, 2559 E Broadway Blvd. 520-884-5340. Elder Circles – 10:30am. 3rd Mon. The Wisdom Journey, a safe, respectful place for harvesting your life. Requires registration at OASIS. Fee. Oasis, 2099 E River Rd. Confirm meeting: 520298-6542. DelJonesAZ@cox.net. Aquatic Therapy Rehabilitation – 11:30am12:30pm. Slow, gentle movements with guided breathing in a warm indoor pool. Relieve pain, tension, depression, and improve circulation, breathing, flexibility, tone, endurance. First class free. $160/8 classes. Carolyn Rashti, MS: 520742-4292. AquaticTherapyTucson.com. Stillness Meditation Group – 1:30-2:30pm. For patients, families, staff and community. Free. Kiewit Auditorium Room 2951, The University of Arizona Cancer Center University Campus, 1515 N Campbell. Marsha Drozdoff, ACSW: 520-6944605. Kathleen Pickrel, LMSW: 520-694-4786. Advice for Life and Meditation – 4pm. With Western Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Lingpur. Everyone welcome. First class free with this ad. St. Francis Episcopal, meditation room, 600 S La Cañada Dr, Green Valley. 520-441-1617. MeditationInTucson.org. Native Seed/SEARCH Salons – 5:30-7:30pm. 3rd Mon. A little something for anyone who has ever wielded a fork or a pitchfork.Bring your juiciest ideas and appetite for mind-watering conversations. Free. NS/S Retail Store, 3061 N Campbell Ave. NativeSeeds.org.
Sunday Feast and Festival – 5:30-8pm. Musical mantra chanting: 5:30pm. Spiritual discourse: 6pm. Ancient Arati ceremony consisting of music, chanting, and dancing: 6:30pm. Govinda’s legendary 7-course feast: 7pm. $3. Govinda’s Natural Foods, 711 E Blacklidge Dr. 520-792-0630. GovindasOfTucson.com.
Heart Rhythm Meditation – 5:45-7pm, beginners’ class. 7-8:30pm, intermediate class. Practical meditation tools for stress reduction and spiritual growth focused on the heart. No charge. West/ Northwest area. 520-344-9992. Jeanie.Underwood@yahoo.com.
Self-Realization Fellowship – 6-8pm. Tucson Meditation Group. Teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. 1702 E Prince Rd, Ste 140. 520-7926544. TucsonMeditationGroup.com.
NW Global Chant – 6:30pm. 1st & 3rd Mon. Group Chanting from all spiritual traditions. No musical experience necessary. Free. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 3601 W Cromwell Dr. 520-260-1515. 520-304-4812.
Satsang of Swami Amar Jyoti – 7:30pm. Wisdom Teachings of classical, universal spirituality, Chanting and Meditation. Library and bookshop open at 6:30pm. Aarati- Sanskrit chanting, worship at 7 pm. Free. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr, 520-743-0384. TruthConsciousness.org.
Meditation –7-8pm. Practice various meditation techniques with qualified instructors and community. All levels of experience welcome. Free. Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222. YogaConnection.org.
tuesday Community Food Bank Farmers’ Market – 8am12pm. Fresh food from AZ farmers, demonstrations and samples. Cash, food stamp benefits, AZ FMNP checks welcome. 3003 S Country Club. 520-622-0525. CommunityFoodBank.org. Elder Circles – 10am. 1st Tues. The Wisdom Journey, a safe, respectful place for harvesting your life. TMC Seniors, 1400 N Wilmot. Confirm meeting: 520-298-6542. DelJonesAZ@cox.net. Elder Circles – 10:30am. 1st Tues. The Wisdom Journey, a safe, respectful place for harvesting your life. Fountains, 2001 W Rudasill. Confirm meeting: 520-298-6542. DelJonesAZ@cox.net. Elder Circles – 10:30am. 3rd Tues. The Wisdom Journey, a safe, respectful place for harvesting your life. Requires registration at OASIS. Fee. Oasis, 2099 E River Rd. Confirm meeting: 520298-6542. DelJonesAZ@cox.net. Manual Lymph Drainage – 1-5pm by appt. Improve lymphatic & immune system function. Justine Robbins, MEd, LMT, Certified Lymphedema Therapist. Available to community. Some scholarships. UMC North Supportive Care, 3838 N Campbell Ave. 520-694-1812. Ventana Plaza, Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. Organic produce, organic meats and eggs, prepared food, baked items, body care products, coffee, teas, jams, jellies, soaps, artisans and live music. Sunrise and Kolb. Ed: 520-603-8116. Energization, Chanting and Meditation – 5pm or 6pm. Practice techniques taught by Paramahansa Yogananda. Free. Two locations: West, 5pm. 3009 N Gaia Place (Grant/Silverbell/Goret Rd), 520-490-3872. East, 6pm. 4651 N Tierra Alta Dr. (Catalina Hwy/Houghton). 520-607-7760. AnandaArizona.org. A Course in Miracles – 6pm. Let the wisdom of Jesus be your guide to deeper and more meaningful spiritual development. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Annex Rm 1. 520-303-6042. Tucson Tuesday Laughter Yoga – 6-7pm. Gently through breathing and yogic exercises, we touch your heart with playful laughter designed to promote peace and healing. Free. St. Francis in the Foothills, River & Swan, Rm 30. Jana: 520325-9036. East Central Global Chant – 6:30pm, 4th Tues. Group chanting from all spiritual traditions. No musical experience necessary. Free. Atria Valley Manor, 5549 E Lee. ActOnWisdom.com/ Global-Chant. Eight Steps to Happiness: Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy and Meditation – 6:30pm. With Stephan Hlohowskyj. Drop-in classes. Everyone welcome. First class free with this ad. A Rich Experience Spa, 7435 N Oracle in Sun Plaza. 520-441-1617. MeditationInTucson.org. Ascended Masters’ Introductory Classes – 6:307:45pm. Release Light from your Individualized I AM Presence with assistance from the ascended masters. Call for dates & location: 520-795-4147 TempleOfThePresence.org.
Taize Meditation Service – 6:45pm. 1st & 3rd Tues. Taize is a service of prayer, song, readings, silence and meditation. Free. St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 602 N Wilmot Rd at 5th St. 520-749-7950. SJTucson@aol.com. Alice Bailey Books – 7pm. Presently reading Initiation, Human and Solar, channeled to Alice A. Bailey by Djwhal Khul. Facilitated by Rev. Inger Mason, followed by guided meditation. Start any time. Free. 520-331-5252.
wednesday Healing Touch at Arizona Oncology Resource Center – A relaxing, nurturing energy therapy that assists in balancing the mind-body-spirit. Barbara Evans-Levine and other Certified Healing Touch Practitioners. Cancer Care Center, 2625 N Craycroft, Ste 100. 520-324-2840. Downtown Farmers’ Market & Arts and Crafts Mercado – 8am-1pm. Wed & Thurs. Fresh fruits and vegetables; arts and crafts from local artists. South lawn of the Tucson-Pima Main Library, 101 N Stone Ave. 520-326-7810. Silent Prayer and Meditation – 9:45-10:15am. Experience the healing peace of shared Silence. All welcome who wish to explore and discover their Oneness with Spirit. Unity Church of Peace, 1551 S Eastside Loop, Ste 121. 520-546-3696. Info@ UnityChurchOfPeaceAZ.com.
Self-Realization Fellowship – 6-8pm. Tucson Meditation Group. Teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. Free. 1702 E Prince Rd, Ste 140. 520792-6544. TucsonMeditationGroup.com. Oneness Blessing – 6:30pm. Experience divine love, inner peace, quieting of your mind, and grace through Deeksha, transference of intelligent energy. $10. First Wed every month is free. Lucia Maya/Zelie Duvauchelle: 520-579-8844. LuminousAdventures.com. A Study Of The Bhagavad-Gita – 6:30-8pm. An intricate study of the Ancient Indian text, The Bhagavad-Gita. Read in sequence selected purports and discuss the meanings and inspirations. Light meal follows. Free. Govinda’s Natural Foods, 711 E Blacklidge. GovindasOfTucson.com. Life Empowerment Circle – 7-8pm. With Rev Marsha Zimmerman. Based upon Metaphysical Principles and focuses on dream logs, personal journaling, healing meditation, and group discussion. United Fellowship Chapel, Inc., 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142.
thursday Meditation Class – 2nd Thurs. Taught by Marcey Rosin, LAc. Teaches a fun and easy meditative practice used for health enhancement and relaxation. Free, but must register. TMC Senior Services Health Enhancement. 520-324-4345.
Fun-Day Wednesday – 9:45-11:30am. Spiritualism/Metaphysical Law, using fun, food and friends. Facilitated by Rev. Betty Talalajski. Start any time. Free. 520-884-5340.
Beginner Meditation – 8-8:30am. Practice various meditation techniques with qualified instructors and community. All levels of experience welcome. Free. Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-3231222. YogaConnection.org.
Qigong at Arizona Oncology Resource Center – 12-1pm. Qigong is an ancient Chinese mind-bodyspirit practice that boosts your immune system and brings a sense of balance and harmony. Barbara Evans-Levine, instructor. 2625 N Craycroft, NW corner of Grant/Craycroft. 520-760-0054.
Farmers’ Market Voyager RV Resort – 9am-1pm. 2nd Thurs. Organic produce, organic meats and eggs, prepared food, baked items, body care products, coffee, teas, jams, jellies, soaps, artisans and live music. Voyager RV Resort, Kolb & Interstate 10. Ed: 520-603-8116.
Elder Circles – 3:15pm. 3rd Wed. The Wisdom Journey, a safe, respectful place for harvesting your life. Manor at Midvale, 6250 E Commerce Ct. Confirm meeting: 520-298-6542 or DelJonesAZ@cox.net.
Free Tai Chi and Chi Kung – 11am-12:30pm. Instruction in Wu Style Tai Chi Long Form and related Chi Kung with emphasis on whole-body movement. Church of Christ, 2848 N Mountain Ave. 520-795-8612. Dsrtdrgn@gmail.com.
Free Yoga – 3:30-4:30pm. Join us to begin, expand or enhance yoga practice. All levels of experience welcome. Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520323-1222. YogaConnection.org.
Hypnotherapy – 12-4pm. Be the Change you want to be, and use this wonderful opportunity to improve or remove behavior patterns, Emotional fears and personal development through Hypnosis. 520-360-1323. Josephine@JCBTherapies.com.
Kundalini Yoga – 5:30-7pm. Kim Carothers. Awaken your Kundalini, your awareness. Come experience body, mind and soul in Kundalini yoga. All levels welcome. $10. Kbcmia@aol.com. NewMoonHaven.com. Global Chant – 6-7:15pm. Group Chanting from all spiritual traditions. No musical experience necessary. Free. Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church (Koch Chapel), 1200 N Campbell. ActOnWisdom. com/Global-Chant. Free Tai Chi and Chi Kung – 6-7:30pm. Instruction in Wu Style Tai Chi Long Form and related Chi Kung; emphasis on whole-body movement. Rm 30-31, Saint Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Church, 4625 E River Rd. 520-7958612, Dsrtdrgn@gmail.com.
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Manual Lymph Drainage – 12-5pm by appt. Improve the functioning of the lymphatic and immune systems. Justine Robbins, MEd, LMT, Certified Lymphedema Therapist. Available to community. Some scholarships. Arizona Oncology Resources, 2070 W Rudasill, Ste 100. 520877-9038. The Desert Crones – 1-3pm. Programs and meetings for women over 50. Programs include guest speakers, writing workshops, and drumming circles. Free. Fellowship Square, Villa III, 210 Maguire Ave. 520-409-3357 or 520-981-7049. Hatha Yoga Class for Women – 4pm. Personalized therapeutic yoga in the Viniyoga tradition. Heal yourself through yoga. $10/rop-in, $42/5-class card, $75/10-class card. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. Call ahead: 520-743-0384. March
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Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Santa Cruz River. Park on the west bank of the River (one block South of Speedway & West of the I-10). BarrioHollywood.com. Yoga and Meditation – 5:15-6:45pm. As taught by Paramahansa Yogananda. Includes energization and chanting. All levels of yoga and meditation welcome. Free. 1002 E Prince Rd. Elizabeth: 520-299-9309. Brave Heart Women –5:30-6:45pm. 1st Thurs. Encouraging women to stand up for themselves, learn how, and deal with the world with dignity and respect for everyone. Ada Pierce McCormick Bldg, Library, 1401 E First St. 520-609-7016 or BH2801@live.com. Eat Right For You – 5:30-6:45pm. 4th Thurs. Health/nutrition, and address weight loss, wellness, fitness and emotional health. Ada Pierce McCormick Bldg, Library, 1401 E First St, (between Mountain and Cherry one block south of Speedway). 520-609-7016 or BH4Health@yahoo.com.
friday Ashram Immersion Retreats – Spend a weekend, week or month at a Center of Peace and Light and be immersed in spiritual teachings and practices. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-7430384. TruthConsciousness.org. Rainbow Sun Qigong – 9am. Qigong is an ancient Chinese mind/body/spirit practice that brings a sense of mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. $5/class. Grace St Paul Episcopal Church, 2331 E Adams at labyrinth or Healing Room. Instructor, Barbara Evans-Levine: 520-760-0054. Tucson Farmers’ Market East – 9am-1pm. Organic produce, fresh baked goods, custom blended teas, fresh roasted coffees, range-fed meats, gourmet soups and sauces, tamales and more. Jesse Owens Park, south of Broadway on Sarnoff. 520-882-2157.
Lifewave Homeopathic Patches – 5:30-6:45pm. 3rd Thurs. help pain release, increase energy, improve sleep, weight loss, and decrease aging. Ada Pierce McCormick Bldg Library, 1401 E First St (between Mountain & Cherry one block south of Speedway). 520-609-7016. BH4Health@yahoo.com. Scandinavian Reflexology – 5:30-6:45pm. 2nd Thurs. Introduced with other supporting modalities. Ada Pierce McCormick Bldg, Library, Chapel entrance, 1401 E First St (between Mountain and Cherry one block south of Speedway). 520-6097016. BH4Health@yahoo.com. Eastside Global Chant – 6:30pm. 1st & 3rd Thurs. Group chanting from all spiritual traditions. No musical experience necessary. Free. Sunrise Chapel, 8421 E Wrightstown Rd (between Pantano & Camino Seco). ActonWisdom.com/Global-Chant. TIES (Tucson IANDS Experience Sharing) – 6:30pm. 3rd Thurs. Guest speaker series on 2nd Thurs, small groups on 3rd Thurs. Share NDE’s and other spiritual transformations. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Annex Room 3. 520395-2365. Meetup.com/Spiritual-Explorations. Modern Buddhism: Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy & Meditation – 7pm. With Western Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Lingpur. Drop-in classes. Everyone welcome. First class free with this ad. Tara Center, 1701 E Miles. 520-441-1617. MeditationInTucson.org. The Sedona Method – 7pm. Simpler and less complicated than the Law of Attraction. Free. Ada Pierce McCormick Bldg Library (Library or Chapel), 1401 E First St (between Mountain & Cherry one block south of Speedway). 520-6097016. BH4Health@yahoo.com. Church of Mankind Services – 7:30pm. Sun: 2pm. Come to the healing chair and receive laying-on of hands or messages from your Angels and Guides during services. Church of Mankind, 1231 S Van Buren Ave. 520-461-2910 or 520-790-7374. Satsang of Swami Amar Jyoti – 7:30pm. Wisdom Teachings of classical, universal spirituality, chanting and meditation. Library and bookshop open at 6:30 pm. Aarati (Sanskrit chanting, worship) at 7pm. Free. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384. TruthConsciousness.org. 44
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Catalina Farmers’ Market – 10am-2pm. Fresh produce, baked goods, salmon, range-fed beef, artisans, unique gifts, food court, more. 77 N Marketplace (Farmer’s), 16733 N Oracle Rd (opposite Eagle Crest entrance), Catalina. 520-825-4427. Friday Farmers’ Market at Broadway Village – 10am-2pm. Southern Arizona’s only indoor (A/C)/outdoor venue. Organic produce, meats, prepared foods, baked goods, coffee/teas, cheese, eggs, plants, artisans, body care, massage, music. Broadway/Country Club. 520-603-8116. Elder Circles – 10am. 2nd Fri. The Wisdom Journey, a safe, respectful place for harvesting your life. St. Francis in the Foothills, 4625 E River at Swan. Confirm meeting: 520-298-6542. DelJonesAZ@cox.net. Healing and Psychic Messages – 12pm. United Fellowship Chapel, Inc, 4718 E Hawthorne St. Rev David J Miller, Pastor: 520-327-0142 or 520-603-0407. Manual Lymph Drainage – 1-5pm by appt. Improve lymphatic & immune system function. Justine Robbins, MEd, LMT, Certified Lymphedema Therapist. Available to community. Some scholarships. UMC North Supportive Care, 3838 N Campbell Ave. 520-694-1812. Plant-Based Community Potlucks and Educational Evening – 5:30pm. 3rd Fri. Bring a dish to share, utensils, plate and drink. Enjoy movies, presentations, community and good food. $1. Healthy You Network. Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. 520-275-7999. Eight Steps to Happiness: Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy & Meditation – 6:30pm. With Stephan Hlohowskyj. Drop-in classes. Everyone welcome. First class free with this ad. Sunrise Chapel, 8421 E Wrightstown Rd. 520-441-1617. MeditationInTucson.org.
Experience Deeksha – 7pm. 3rd Fri. At Deeksha Circle we will experience discussion, chanting and hands on Deeksha energy. Unity Church, 3617 Camino Blanco, Annex Bldg, Rm 3. Carla McCurry: 520-331-6817. Unity Reiki Circle – 7pm. 2nd Fri. Reiki is a Tibetan energy technique balancing energy bodies, physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, allowing the natural flow of Universal Life force to flow more abundantly. Unity Church, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-272-2819. TheReikiSource.com. Self-Realization Fellowship – 7-8:30pm. The teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. Donation. Tucson Meditation Group, 1702 E Prince Rd, Ste 140. 520-792-6544. TucsonMeditationGroup.com.
saturday Oro Valley Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Organic fruits and vegetables, breads, pastries, aromatherapy, tamales, salsa, flowers. Corner of Naranja & La Canada in the Town Hall complex. 520-882-2157.
Rincon Valley Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm. Organic produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, ironworks, arts and crafts by local artisans. 12500 E Old Spanish Trail. St. Philips Saturday Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm. Organic produce and meats, prepared foods, baked goods, coffee/teas, cheese, eggs, honey, plants, body care, massage, green/ecological products, health conscious items, health practitioners, music. River & Campbell. 520-603-8116. Kaballah – 10am-12pm. A body of knowledge encompassing the inner esoteric teaching of Judaism. Class taught using Western Hermetic tradition combined with Jewish traditional information. Free. Start any time. Rev. Judy Fishman: MagicJudy@aol.com. Plaza Palomino Saturday Market – 10am-2pm. Fresh produce, breads, coffee, tea, plants, tamales, salsa and emu oil products. Live music. 2970 N Swan Rd.. Therapeutic Breath/Stretch/Meditation – 1-2:15pm. Perfect for arthritis, muscle and joint aches. Warm water, gentle movements, meditation/ breathing techniques, to revive, de-stress, recover. With Norma Itule, educator/therapist in Biosomatics, Yamuna Body Rolling, Burdenko, Continuum Movement. Santa Rita Springs. $50/4 wks, $15/ class. 520-977-6847. Bruno Groening Circle of Friends Community Hours – 3pm. Spiritual Healing with the teachings of Bruno Groening. 3/10, 3/31, 4/21, 5/12. UMC, Cafeteria, Rm E, 1501 N Campbell Ave. Evey Weissman: Weissmae@email.arizona.edu. Bruno-Groening.org/English.
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GOLDEN MOUNTAIN ACUPUNCTURE ARMORLESS BODY THERAPIES Annie Meigs, L.Ac., RN 520-991-5614
A healthcare professional for 30 years, Annie has an integrated acupuncture practice, alleviating a variety of issues. Gentle and effective. Come experience greater health and wellbeing.
Marcey Rosin, L.Ac., M.A., NCCAOM.
Acupuncture at El Dorado Health Center 520-904-1460 MarceyRosinAcupuncture.com
Practicing acupuncture and Chinese herbology, Marcey treats many health conditions including specialization in the treatment of asthma, migraines, and digestive problems. Everyone deserves to experience the healing power of acupuncture. For this reason, Marcey offers discounted rates for those requiring regular follow up treatments.
THREE TREASURES ACUPUNCTURE AND HEALING ARTS Andrea Alagammai, L.Ac., M.S., M.A., R.N. Acupuncturist, Reiki Master, Energy Healer 520-298-7222
Andrea’s foundation in counseling, yoga and nursing blends into her Energy Medicine practice: Psychespirit-physical healing through energetic transformation. Sessions integrate Acupuncture, Reiki, Craniosacral, Lymph Drainage, EFT, Sound and Energetic therapies. Enhancing immunity, calming the mind, relieving pain, restoring health.
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Randy Usem, LMT Radix Practitioner Campbell & Grant 520-312-9563 Armorless.net TucsonMassageAndBodyTherapy.com
Randy has 25 years bodywork experience, providing treatments that are stress busting or for specific issues. Sometimes sessions are energetic and primal, using sound, breath and movement which access deep tension and feelings. Also, Male-Female Team facilitating a uniquely blended, nurturing massage experience. See ad page 34.
Bodil Holstein
Certified Scandinavian Reflexologist 520-609-7016 GoldenBiz@Live.com HealthyConnections.biz
Scandinavian Reflexology can improve most conditions. It is performed on the soles of the feet, where the nerve-endings connect with the meridians to all bodily organs. This is the most advanced reflexology technique in the world, and used in hospitals. $20 off first session. See ad on page 34.
DESERT WIND HEALING ARTS Deb Kortyna 7225 N. Paseo Del Norte, 85704 520-360-7469 DesertWindHealingArts.com
Experience the difference an integrative bodywork session can make for you. Deb listens to you and we decide what type of session is best for you. Massage, Reflexology, Reiki, CranioSacral Therapy and B.E.S.T can help you feel better and live better. Free phone consultation. See ad on page 34.
LOTUS MASSAGE & WELLNESS CENTER
2850 E. Grant Rd. 520-326-7700 LotusTucson.com
For massage that relieves long-held tension, alleviates pain, and brings lasting therapeutic benefits – while feeling great to receive – call Lotus Center. Enjoy deep tissue massage, specialty techniques, or combination treatments at no extra cost. You’ll appreciate our soothing setting and exceptional therapists. See ad page 34.
LUMINOUS ADVENTURES
Lucia Maya 520-579-8844 Lucia@LuminousAdventures.com LuminousAdventures.com
Reiki - Craniosacral - Raindrop Technique. Lucia offers a unique blend of energy work and aromatherapy which brings you to a state of profound and deep relaxation. From this place of stillness, your body can heal, coming into balance and resolving physical and emotional pain. See ad pages 22 and 34.
Massage on the Rocks Tomi Murphey, LMT 520-318-3427 Murphey1111@Gmail.com
Tomi uses a holistic approach to her integrative bodywork sessions. Experience the healing power of Aquatic Massage or Negative Pressure Massage (Cupping) at lovely Santa Rita Springs. Tomi has 30 yrs experience in Healing Arts, 16 years as a massage educator. See ad on page 34.
ROCKING THE BODY
Gary Olsen Massage Teacher 520-449-2128 RockingTheBody@Gmail.com RockingTheBody.com
Specializes in injury recovery after car accidents and helping people perform in work and sports without pain. Also offering Ethics and technique CEU Massage Workshops to fit your schedule. See ad page 34.
Erik Roth
Shamanic Astrologer 971-404-7117 Erik@InSpiralNexus.com InSpiralNexus.com
Gain insight into discovering your life purpose with Shamanic Astrology. Readings are done without judgment. Our lives are intimately connected to the biorhythms of the Earth and sky. Erik’s goal is to help people align themselves with their soul’s intent. See ad on page 20.
JEFF STAYMAN, RN, LMT
Registered Nurse and Licensed Bodyworker 520-261-0777 JeffStayman@MassageTherapy.com
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Jeff has several years experience as a licensed bodyworker and craniosacral therapist, and has clinical experience from being a registered nurse. Jeff is continually exploring new treatment modalities, and offers integrative bodywork that addresses the client’s whole structure for results that last. See ad on page 34. NaturalTucson.com
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SANTA RITA SPRINGS
Dorothy Richmond, LMT Aquatic Massage, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Cranial Sacral, Watsu 520-622-4201 • 520-990-1857 Watsu_Woman_Az@Yahoo.com SantaRitaSprings.com
Aquatic Massage, or Watsu®, immerses the body in 96 degree warm water, using flowing wavelike movement and the water’s resistance to stretch and free joints, muscles, connective tissue, and nerves while your therapist keeps your nose above water. Wave patterns of energy release tension into the flow and regenerate tissue. Deep relaxation frees the mind. See ad page 34.
busin ess services VIVIANE THOMPSON, CPA, PLLC QuickBooks ProAdvisor 520-822-8208 . 520-481-8015 VivianeThompson.com VThompson@VivianeThompson.com
Expert business advice gained from over 17 years of experience. QuickBooks set up, training, clean up and catch-up. Monthly bookkeeping services and payroll. Tax services for businesses and families. Free one hour consultation. See ad page 33.
chiropractic MARTHA BERGNER, M.S., D.C. 5929 East Pima St., 85712 520-296-5899 DesertMountainHealth.com
Offering Network Chiropractic, which gently but powerfully helps you dissipate spinal tension and experience ease and comfort. Also, NAET, Nambudripad Allergy Elimination Techniques, which helps remove blockages that can result in allergies, sensitivities, digestive disturbances, and more. 15 years experience!” See ad on page 20.
WINTERHAVEN HEALTH CENTER Dr Nathan Conlee 3020 North Country Club Rd., 87516 520-322-6161 PerformanceNeurology.com
Dr. Conlee, Chiropractor Neurologist, diagnoses and treats such conditions as Dystonia, ADHD, Peripheral Neuropathy, vertigo, migraine headaches, balance disorders, numbness, tingling, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and other conditions related to neurologic function. Also available: acupuncture, physiotherapy, kinesiotape, nutrition and allergy testing. See ad page 32.
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coaching counseling & guidance ARMORLESS BODY THERAPIES
Randy Usem, LMT, Radix Practitioner Campbell & Grant 520-312-9563 TucsonEmotionalAndTraumaTherapy.com TucsonMassageAndBodyTherapy.com
Affordable alternative or addition to traditional therapy. Radix is a Neo-Reichian, Deep Feeling, Regressive Process similar to Bioenergetics and Primal Therapy. Exploring with breath, body awareness, centering and grounding to access anger, fear, grief, longing and restore love, trust, pleasure, fulfillment and aliveness. See ad page 34.
classes Journey to Healing Linda johns 520 825-4645 JourneyToHealing.com
Retreats, workshops, classes in the healing arts, personal growth and developing your own intuitive spiritual gifts. Linda facilitates your journey to self-empowerment, guiding you inward to access your own innate wisdom and healing abilities. Special savings on first two classes! See ad page 25.
colon hydrotherapy INTESTINAL HEALTH INSTITUTE
Bill White, M.A., Love Coach 520-319-9132 TheHealthyCouple.com
Sheila Shea, Director 4427 E. 5th St., 85711 520-325-9686 IntestinalHealthInstitute.com
PATHWAY TO YOUR SOUL LIFE COACHING
SKYLINE HEALTHWORKS
HEALTHY COUPLES
Quick and dramatic results are common. Bill is a master at navigating relationship challenges to restore love and play. Resolve anger, arguments, emotional distancing, broken trust, childhood influences. Call for a free initial interview.
Josie Collins MS, CPCC 520-275-6085 PathwayToYourSoul.com
Would it be ok with you if life got easier? Learn to identify your core values and innate gifts, overcome limiting beliefs and emotional blocks, and discover your soul’s mission. Live your life with more joy, grace, ease and fun.
TRANSFORMATIONAL INTUITIVE GUIDANCE Lucia Maya 520-579-8844 LuminousAdventures.com
Get clear about what you want and how to achieve it, with support and guidance on your journey. Through deep listening, powerful questions, and my practical and spiritual approach you will unveil your heart’s desire and live your dreams. See ad pages 22 and 34.
Sheila is an IACT member, instructor and is National Board Certified in the field of Colon Hydrotherapy. With 34 years of experience, she offers sessions daily, professional trainings and public education. She guides people with dietary, detoxification and liver flush programs.
Sandra Joy Van Hall 3966 East Pima, 85712 520-299-5158
Detoxify and improve your health with Colon Hydrotherapy. Let me be your “waste management” expert. Call today for a free phone consultation and have all your questions and concerns answered. Making this a comfortable and “easeful” experience is my specialty!
energy work Divine Intentions Sherry DeClercq 520-971-8800
Sherry works with “Prana”, our lifeforce energy assisting the body’s ability to heal. Simple, powerful and effective. Testimonial: “Sherry helped me resolve a chronic problem I have had for several years in just two sessions” - D.S. 50% off first session.
EARTHWORKS OF TUCSON Clarice Naugle Will McCastle 440-341-6155 EarthworksTucson.com
Through healing, education and consultation Will & Clarice can guide you toward realizing your highest human potential. Empower yourself and embrace a new reality. Call today and learn how their services will assist you in enhancing your Earth journey. See ad on page 30.
HANDS TURNED ON,LLC info@handsturnedon.com HandsTurnedOn.com
Hands Turned On creates and sells Energy Medicine T-shirts. The shirts are designed my Ann Marie Chiasson M.D. Each shirt has Dr. Chiasson’s hand prints on it and comes with instructions on how to perform the practice the shirt demonstrates. See ad on page 17.
HAWAIIAN ENERGY MEDICINE Zelie Duvauchelle 520-579-8844 ZelieD.com
Ho’oponopono is a cleansing of old memories. We are alive to the present without the filters of the past. Our passion for life returns and we see things as they truly are. Whole, complete, one with all that is. See ad on page 22.
healthcare A NEW CREATION WOMEN’S CLINIC Sharon R. Campbell, NP-C, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner 3055 W. Ina Rd., Ste 195 520-293-1117 ANewCreationWomensClinic.com
We take time to listen, provide personal attention and individualized care. Services include Primary Care/Gynecology. Evaluation, treatment, management of common health problems including high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, thyroid disorders, perimenopause, menopause, birth control, colposcopy, annual exams, pap/screening tests, prescription services. See ad page 24.
healthfood stores NEW LIFE HEALTH CENTERS NewLifeHealth.com
New Life Health Centers is locally owned and operated. We have been serving Tucson since 1970 with the best products to help you live a long and healthy life. Our motto is “New Life KNOWS Nutrition” We make it our goal to do just that…KNOW nutrition…in order to serve you better. See ad inside back cover.
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OPEN PATHWAYS
PROACTIVE HEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC
Energetic healing for people and animals is key to wellbeing and health. I use a variety of modalities such as Reiki, chakra and aura clearing, visualization, and balancing with stones, crystals, sound, color, and essences to work on the most effective vibrational level. Medical studies support the work I do as instrumental in healing. Free phone consultation.
Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (DITI) offers women and men a test of physiology to determine regions of inflammation and abnormal changes that could indicate further investigations are needed. A safe, non-invasive method for breast health screening, with no compression or radiation. FDA approved. Free 30-minute consultation. Call for schedule. See ad page 10.
Judy Ferrig, M.S., IARP Energy, Healing, and Communications 520-245-4214 OpenPathways-EnergyAndCommunication.com
Lynda Witt ACCT Certified Thermographer 520-235-7036 ProactiveHealthSolutions.org
healthy eating GOURMET GIRLS GLUTEN FREE BAKERY/BISTRO 5845 N Oracle Rd 520-408-9000 GourmetGirlsGlutenFree.com Tues-Sun 7am-3pm
Do you have celiac disease or suffer from gluten intolerance? Visit Tucson’s only completely gluten free bakery/bistro where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or freshly baked treats in a relaxed and friendly environment without worrying about cross contamination. See ad on page 9.
GOVINDA’S NATURAL FOODS BUFFET CHAITANYA CULTURAL CENTER 711 E. Blacklidge Dr., 85719 520-792-0630 GovindasOfTucson.com
Enjoy resort-like atmosphere of waterfalls, peacocks, fountains and gardens while relishing international vegetarian cuisine emphasizing healthy organic produce. Dinner under $10. Join us for weekly Sunday Festival at 5:30 pm with musical meditation, spiritual discourse and dinner at 7 pm for $3.
SUCCULENT RAW TUCSON Presented by Bee Green Foods Community Potlucks and Educational Classes BeeGreenFoods.com
Created by raw food chef and author, Kristen Taylor. Our Spring/Summer program “Vitality Masters Series” has a jam packed calendar of educational workshops and events bringing you the experts in the field of vitality and longevity in a high vibe environment. See ad on page 20.
holistic healing MARY BETH ACKERLEY MD, MD(H) Board Certified Psychiatrist Homeopathic Physician 520-299-5694 MaryMD@MyPassion4Health.com MyPassion4Health.com
Dr. Mary Beth Ackerley, MD, MDH, is a classically-trained board-certified psychiatrist and homeopathic physician who specializes in the holistic treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, and menopause through the use of amino acid therapy, hormone replacement, nutritional support and homeopathy. She was appointed by the Governor to sit on the Arizona Board of Homeopathic and Integrated Medicine. See ad page 5.
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CARITAS CENTER FOR HEALING 330 E. 16th St. 520-624-2743 CaritasHealing.com
For a full-service wellness experience, come to Caritas, where you can receive Imago relationship counseling, acupuncture, massage therapy, CranioSacral therapy, holistic facials and facial reflexology. Select from our panel of six experienced practitioners for the fit that’s right for you! Rental space for classes/workshops is also available in this historic neighborhood near downtown.
CIRCLE OF HEALTH Bodil Holstein
Health Educator and Lecturer 520-609-7016 HealthyConnections.biz
Take responsibility for your health. Learn how to eat the right foods for you. Drink good alkaline ionized water. Clear your mind from habitual toxic thoughts. Available for consultations and lecture engagements. $35 off your first Consultation package. See ad on page 34.
ENERGY HEALING/EFT – ADV
Phyllis Winslow LMT, EFT Practitioner, PSYCH-K Graduate: Barbara Brennan School of Healing 520-909-3455 EnergyTherapyAz.com
Phyllis can help you create the life you desire. Experience rapid relief from physical pain. Get to the root cause and resolve health, relationship and emotional issues including depression, fears, grief and sexual trauma. Over 20 years of healing experience.
A GIFT OF WELLNESS
Reconnective Healing Practitioner Dr. Gowher R. Jamshedi 520-795-9484 • 520-548-3820
Reconnective Frequencies en-able spiritual and evolutionary advancement, enhance the renewal functions of the body, and increase vibratory levels for healing and development. Many report healings from afflictions including depression, cancers, fibromyalgia, autoimmune disorders and AIDS-related diseases. Available in person or long-distance. See classifieds for other services. Schedule your appointment today.
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Kimberly Lauger
Certified HANDLE Practitioner and Instructor 520-907-2842 KLauger@Comcast.net Handle.org
HANDLE® is a gentle, non-drug approach to understanding and enhancing human function. Kim works with individuals with attention, behavior, or learning differences to function more efficiently in ways that are important to them. ADD? ASD? Memory changes? HANDLE can help! See ad on page 7.
HYPNOSIS FOR ADDICTED ADULTS Leslie A. Graff, CHt 520-548-0143 7235 N Paseo Del Norte #4 Lagraff08@comcast.net AddictedAdult.com
Clinical hypnosis is an effective, complimentary, therapy for the behaviors and beliefs associated with addictions, compulsions, phobias, fear, and anxiety. Free yourself today by calling Leslie for a free consultation. Register on the website for 20% savings on hypnotherapy packages. See ad on page 8.
REV. JANICE THOMAS, MA, CRS Stress Reduction/Anti-Aging 520-877-5039 SacredJourney@Earthlink.net
Stress is our number one problem these days. There is now a machine available that combines both Photon Light Therapy and Brain Entrancement together to give you what feels like a restful rejuvenating sleep. Treatments can be used for: stress relief, energy renewal, sleep and mood enhancement.
hypnotherapy FOCUSED WELLNESS SOLUTIONS Rosemary R. King APRN, HN, CHt. 520-400-3456 FocusedWellnessSolutions.com
Rosie is dedicated to partnering with women to help them succeed in their wellness goals. She provides health coaching at convenient times over the telephone and hypnotherapy in the privacy of your home. Individualized hypnotherapy CDs are also available.
FRESH ENERGY
Maria Kingsley, CHt 520-780-0170 1636 N. Swan Rd. Kadakingsley@msn.com
Hypnotherapy and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) together with Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) provide a powerful team to put you back on track. Are you ready for a blast of Fresh Energy? Call Maria today. See ad page 6.
JCB THERAPIES
Josephine Backus Certified Hypnotherapist, NLP Practitioner, Massage Therapy 520-360-1323 Josephine@JCBTherapies.com JCBTherapies.com
Using the principles of mind, body & soul as a vibration with the universe, Josephine uses a holistic approach to bring awareness to the client, and, empowers them to practice simple self-hypnosis to bring about daily changes in their lives, aimed at their highest good.
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Bodil Holstein
520 609-7016 GoldenBiz@live.com, HealthyConnections.biz
Bodil receives insights from your guides giving her the techniques to help you with decision making. She is able to cleanse and bless your property. Bodil developed her intuitive healing skills while trading medicine/spiritual knowledge with Native Americans. For animals and humans. See ad on page 34.
Nancy Clark, Ph.D. 520-721-0220 OneEnergy@Comcast.net EnergyHealing.com SonoranSkies.com
Are you frustrated by a lack of energy, constant pain or need help making important decisions? Nancy receives insights from your guides. Her energy techniques were given by Spirit. She sees clients and teaches energy medicine around the world. See ad page 22.
metaphysical gifts & supplies New Moon Haven
16256 N. Oracle Rd., Ste 100 Catalina, 85739 520-825-9044 NewMoonHaven.com
A place where Spirit Runs free. New Moon Haven offers metaphysical items that uplift the Spirit and soften the heart. We also offer workshops with the intention of supporting selfawareness, physical well-being and expanding consciousness. Room Rental available.
personal training Tucson Therapy
Robert Grinnell 520-247-7755 TucsonTherapy@Cox.net
Robert Grinnell, Nationally Certified ACE Personal Trainer, will work with your specific needs and goals in a private environment to safely and effectively improve your body’s health. Specialist in Older Adult Fitness. 21 years experience. See ad on page 7.
Xanadu Salon and Spa Victoria Gonzalez 4026 E. Grant Rd. 520-850-3208 XanaduSalonAndSpa.com
Xanadu Salon and Spa loves to pamper and enhance women’s beauty. We specialize in permanent cosmetics, 100% human hair extensions, spa services, and organic hair color. Free consultations. Flexible schedule, 7 days a week. Your first choice for beauty service! See ad page 28.
schools CORTIVA INSTITUTE – TUCSON
Spiritschild
A Unique Gift Shop Marana Market Pl., Ste 120 S.E. Corner Thornydale & Orange Grove 520-744-4402 SpiritsChild.com
Your resource for one-of-akind gifts including crystals, jewelry, candles, music, books and spiritual tools for practitioners and students alike. See the calendar section for personal and spiritual development classes, workshops and book signings. Truly a spiritual oasis awaiting your exploration. New location. See ad page 6.
naturopathic medicine Genesis Natural Medicine Center 3920 N. Campbell Ave. 520-495-4400 GenesisNMC.com
Genesis provides a level of compassionate, personalized care not seen in medicine today. We listen to our patients. Our specialties include: Naturopathic oncology and primary care, acupuncture, Chinese herbs, colon hydrotherapy, Intravenous nutrient therapy, lymphatic drainage, massage, pain management, FIR-Sauna. See ad on inside front cover.
Dr. Saber, NMD
WellnessFIRST! 3861 N. First Ave., 85729 520-668-0039 TransformationalMedicinePllc.com
Dr Saber NMD practices Functional Medicine. Using plant medicines, homeopathy and when necessary prescriptions. She uses tools from many arenas to diagnose the core issue, then she uses those tools to walk with you on your journey to optimal health. See ad page 32.
photography
6390 E Broadway Blvd, 85710 520-407-5145 Cortiva.com
Chad E. Might Photography B.F.A. Free-Lance Photographer 520-488-6834 MightPhotography.com
Chad E. Might, owner and photographer, has a true passion for photography. His company can handle almost anything: fine-art portraiture, architecture, products, weddings, freelance work and more. Chad holds a B.F.A. in Photography and Commercial Photography.
salon/spa services HOLISTIC SKIN CARE & MASSaGE THERAPY Raquel Rzepecki, aka Lakali Red Monkey Studio 520-232-0534 6330 N. Campbell Ave., Ste 110, 85718 Lakali.com
A Holistic approach to Health & Beauty. Raquel specializes in Natural Skincare & Massage Therapy. Visit Lakali.com, your wellness sanctuary, for more information on how you can return to the pure essentials of wellbeing.
I-KO-I SALON AND SPA
3161 N. Country Club Rd., Ste 101 520-881-6096. MagicBeeNutrition.com
No-toxic smell nail salon. Manicures $15, Pedicures $25 -featuring individually cleaned pipeless jets bowl, detoxify $15. No DBP, Toluene, Formaldehyde in products. No-Ammonia hair color and perm. Also, Organic Desert Honey. Fresh Royal Jelly and more bee products. Call 520-881-6096.
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Cortiva Tucson’s massage therapy programs are comprehensive and grounded in the value of clientcentered care. The student clinic offers treatments to the public 5 days a week. Visit cortiva.com/tucson for information on massage therapy treatments and careers. See ad on page 16.
SKY ISLANDS PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Dr Shari Popen, Director 3101 N Sabino Canyon Rd., 85715 520-382-9210 Director@SkyIslands.org SkyIslands.org
Sky Islands is a non-profit, tuition-free public high school, grades 9-12. Environmental studies are integrated throughout the place-based educational program. Core classes are all teacher-taught by highly qualified educators. Sky Islands currently has open-enrollment in all grades. See ad on page 37.
spiritual teachings CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING - TUCSON
Rev. Donald Graves Sunday Service: 3231 N Craycroft Rd., 85712 520-319-1042 TucsonCSL.org
Through partnering with possibility, expanding in consciousness, compassion and connection, and by offering spiritual tools that change lives, the Center for Spiritual Living Tucson provides an environment for spiritual deepening through classes in spiritual practice, community building activities, and meaningful sharing. “It’s like coming home, in a good way.” Sunday Celebration Service 10:30am, 10am Meditation. See ad page 9.
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3403 W. Sweetwater Dr., 85745 520-743-0384 TruthConsciousness.org DesertAshram@TruthConsciousness.org
An oasis of peace welcomes seekers from all traditions for: Satsang of Swami Amar Jyoti (Wisdom Teachings of universal classical spirituality, chanting, meditation) 7:30 pm Thursdays/Sundays; Aarati (Sanskrit chanting, worship/meditation) 7 am/pm daily; Women’s Hatha Yoga 4 pm Thursdays. Library, bookshop, retreats, service.
KNOW THYSELF AS SOUL FOUNDATION Tools For Spiritual Growth Susan Thompson 3617 N. Camino Blanco Annex Room 3 520-603-1558 Santmat.net
“7 Habits for Progress”, the first in a series of free classes on the journey of the soul. Saturday, March 10th from 10-11am. The April 14th class is “Benefits of a Plant Based Diet and is also free of charge.
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Tucson Meditation Group 1702 E. Prince, Ste 140 520-792-6544 TucsonMeditationGroup.com Yogananda-Srf.org
Devotional Services: Sundays 10am-11am.Meditation Services: Sunday 9am-10am & 6pm-8pm, Wednesday 6pm-8pm, Friday 7pm8:30pm.
Tara Mahayana Buddhist Center 1701 E. Miles St., 85719 520-441-1617 MeditationInTucson.org
Learn time-tested methods for finding peace of mind - the key to happiness. Weekly classes in Buddhist meditation and philosophy, prayer services, retreats and spiritual advice with Resident teacher Gen Kelsang Lingpur and senior practitioners. Everyone welcome.
THE TEMPLE OF THE PRESENCE 11902 East Irvington Rd. (SW corner of Old Spanish Trail) 520-751-2039, ext. 100 TempleOfThePresence.org
Saint Germain and the Ascended Masters stand ready to assist you. In their Radiance, you will learn how to release the Light from your Individualized I AM Presence. Find Divine solutions to every challenge. Spiral upward to your Ascension. Thursday classes, 7pm.
Tucson IANDS Experience Sharing (TIES) Facilitators: Chuck & Susan 520-395-2365 Meetup.com/Spiritual-Explorations
Information on and sharing of NDEs and other transformative experiences. Open to public. Everyone has experiences worth sharing. Guest speaker series on 2nd Thursday, small groups on 3rd Thursday each month, 6:30pm at Unity Church of Tucson. Facilitators: Chuck & Susan 520-395-2365.
UNITED FELLOWSHIP
CHAPEL, INC David Miller 4718 E. Hawthorne St., 85711 520-327-0142 United-Fellowship-Chapel.com
Self-Realization/Psychic-Development to know thyself, to heal, and to change is available on an individual basis. The Meta-physical Principles Course is an in-depth study of metaphysics. In the Universal Metaphysics course one learns the definitions. In the Seminary, one may become an ordained minister. See ad page 17.
UNITY CHURCH OF PEACE
1551 S. Eastside Loop, Ste 121, 85710 520-546-3696 Info@UnityChurchOfPeaceAz.com
Explore your spirituality in a warm and loving community of caring friends. Learn practical tools that really work to improve your life, and the world around you. Sunday service 10:30. Prayer services Sunday at 8:50am and Wednesdays at 9:45am. unitychurchofpeaceaz. com. See ad page 13.
The Temple of Universality Founder: Rev. Betty Tatalajski NEW Masonic Temple, 3590 N. Country Club Rd. 520-884-5340 TheTempleOfUniversality.org TempleOfUniversality@Gmail.com
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Worship, Healing, Prophesy. Celebrating the Unity of God and Man. 11:00 am Sunday service, Free Metaphysical development classes in areas of: White Eagle World Healing Meditation, Alice Bailey books, Spiritual/Metaphysical Law, and Kaballah.
For more information about advertising and how you can participate, call
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UNITY CHURCH OF TUCSON Rev. Larry and Mary Ellen Swarz 3617 N. Camino Blanco, 85718 520-577-3300
Ministry of love, inspiration, learning, wholeness and joy empowering all people to embrace their Divine Nature. Daycare: ages 1-5. Family health clinic: free, donation or Medicare. Beautiful, low-cost weddings. Bookstore for spiritual thinkers. Sunday services 9am and 11am. Home to “The Daily Word.”
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