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Life for most of us is anything but simple—the theme of this month’s issue. Confucius got it right, though, when he said, “Life is really simple, but we insist on making
it complicated.” America’s current consumer-driven culture would leave us believing that the more advanced technologies we have and the more things we can buy, the happier we will be. Apparently, that isn’t so. According to Annie Leonard, the producer of The Story of Stuff, our national happiness peaked in the 1950s, just before consumerism took off exponentially. As Leonard points out, “We have more stuff,
but less time for the things that make us happy.” November’s feature article, “Less Stuff, More Happiness,” on page 16, opens our eyes to how our everyday buying decisions impact us, our neighbors and the planet. As we approach the traditionally frantic holiday season, I am reminded of the Christmas when my son was two-and-a-half years old. Because I was a yuppie-type mom, I invested in well-made educational toys and playthings intended to foster creative expression. To my surprise, the highlight of the whole event was a large card-board box that one of his toys came in. He and neighborhood friends spent the day playing with that box. We parents realized that we could have saved a lot of money if we’d known that all the youngsters really wanted was a big empty box. We learned a worthy lesson on consumerism that day. Their joy came in imaginative play with friends and homemade props rather than manufactured toys under the tree. Like most of us, I am grateful for the technologies that make this magazine pos-sible, even though they complicate life. Too, I long to realize more of life’s simple pleasures. Perhaps that’s why Erika Kosina’s article, “Tech Sabbath: A Day of Rest Fosters Wellness” (page 20) on Dan Rollman’s Sabbath Manifesto resonated with me. He suggests 10 ways to take a day off that are simple and doable. Sometimes I turn off the computer and phone while I garden or take off on a bike ride along the levee. But I haven’t tried unplugging for a full 24 hours yet; I’m going to give it a go. More simple pleasures await at the Healing Arts Festival on November 13, where Natural Awakenings is a first-time sponsor. I encourage you to come experience the joys of music, drumming, singing, dancing and healing arts. Why not take the streetcar to the event, reveling in this simple pleasure and reducing your carbon footprint at the same time? The back cover has details. With your support, this magazine also is sponsoring Critters and Coast on No-vember 18, which will raise operating funds for two organizations: Defenders of the Coast, formed as a result of the BP oil disaster, continues to monitor clean-up efforts; The Louisiana Humane Society, which recently lost part of the roof on its temporary post-Katrina shelter in Mississippi due to a fire, has repairs underway. This promises to be a great party, and our inside front cover has the scoop. See you there.
Yours in the joy of simplicity,
Lolita Werhan, Publisher
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16 14 SAYING GOODBYE TO MR. GO by Amanda Moore
16 LESS STUFF, MORE HAPPINESS How to transform the Modern Shopping Dilemma by Judith Fertig
20 TECH SABBATH A Day of Rest Fosters Wellness
by Erika Kosina
21 UNPLUG ELECTRONIC VAMPIRES See Instant Savings on Energy Bills by Brita Belli
22 LIVING IN COMMUNITY A Conversation with Diana Leafe Christian on Practical Cohousing by Linda Sechrist
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6 newsbriefs
11 globalbriefs
12 healthbriefs
29 classifieds
29 consciousdining
30 eventcalendar
34 ongoingcalendar
35 community resources
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newsbriefsDay of Healing Arts, Music & CreativityOn November 13, area residents and tourists
alike will be able to hop on the St. Charles streetcar to Michaul’s at 840 St. Charles Ave for a day of healing arts, creative activities, dance, music and food at the Healing Arts International Festival. Admission is free and children are welcome. From noon until 8 p.m., participants will be able to experience yoga, massage, reflexology, Tai Chi/Qi Gong, clay modeling, drumming, acupuncture, an oxygen chamber, organic gardening, herbs and more. Numerous workshops on various international dances and singing will be offered, including Sufi, African, Cajun, Israeli, Russian, Irish, Flamenco, Belly and Tango. Special activities for children will be available. New Orleans Mystics will pick up the beat from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at a Mo-town party. Natural Awakenings is pleased to be a sponsor for this event. For more informa-tion contact Michele Claiborne at 504-330-8380. See ad on back cover.
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December “ Descours” RedeuxThe New Orleans Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) is sponsoring
an Architecture, Art, and Design festival in December again called Descours. This free, 10-day festival features local, national and international architects and artists instal-lations set in ‘hidden’ New Orleans’ spaces throughout the Central Business District and the French Quarter. The juxtaposition of the installations and historic (or in some cases, modern) architecture is meant to be thought-provoking and presents the traditional New Orleans backdrop in a different, unique atmosphere. The installations are paired with live music throughout the 10-day event to highlight the connections between architecture, art, design and music. The festival is hosted the second week of December – last year the event had 15,000 attendees – during a normally slow month for tourists. This year, the AIA has expanded its reach and hopes to bring more people to the city to feature Descours as a holiday highlight.
More information about Descours is available at http://www.aianeworleans.org
Acupuncture PlusValerie Viosca offers a mix of healing opportunities in
one location. Viosca, a licensed acupuncturist and massage therapist, utilizes a variety of modalities to of-fer an eclectic style for her patients, from sports medicine acupuncture to hot stone massage to private yoga sessions. The 1997 graduate of Scherer Institute of Natural Healing in Taos, NM and 2002 graduate of the Southwest Acupuncture College in Santa Fe, NM with a Masters in Science in Oriental Medicine, she is currently working on her 500-hour certification with Prajna Yoga in Santa Fe, where she completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training in 2007.
Valerie Viosca’s office is located at 4710 Canal St. and sees patients by appoint-ment. You can find out more about her work at www.neworleansacupuncture.com. See listing page 35.
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Pumpkin Valleyby Catherine Holman
In depicting simpler times, folk artist Catherine Holman portrays the pleasures of everyday life in colorfully detailed, whimsical scenes. She also accompa-nies each of her fine art paintings with imaginatively written stories about the people and animals that inhabit her gentle world. “As my brush works on the can-vas, I dream of quaint villages where I would want to work and live,” remarks Holman. Of Pumpkin Valley, she writes: “Betty’s pumpkins were enormous this year. She’s been dreaming of all the wonderful pies, breads and desserts she’ll be able to make for the county fair. Her neighbor Hank thinks she should enter her pumpkin pie squares that he sampled. He’s willing to try all her new recipes, because Betty’s smile is as pretty as her desserts!” Holman lives in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, a small town not unlike those she captures on canvas. “My paintings remind us of the value of living life at a slower pace, with more time for family and friends,” says Holman. “Today, it seems that everyone thinks that bigger is better, but I still prefer small, cozy cot-tages and getting to know my neighbors.”
View the artist’s portfolio at Catherine-Holman.ArtistWebsites.com/index.html and visit her blog at CatherineHolman-FolkArt.blogspot.com.
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Usui Reiki ClassesAn intensive two-day class of Level I and II in Usui Reiki will be offered by Reiki Master
Tianne D. Lastra in the New Orleans area December 10 and 11, 2010. The class is a formal course that will cover the history of Reiki, how to give Reiki to self, to others, and long distance, as well as the ethics and legalities of practice and more. Tianne Lastra and her physician husband discovered Reiki while exploring comple-mentary therapies for her husband who had been diagnosed with cancer. Because of this experience, Lastra has devoted Reiki sessions to cancer patients for the last two and a half years. Her passion for animal welfare led her to offer animal Reiki treatments as well, to help animals heal and manage their stress. Lastra is a Reiki Master, Teacher and Practitioner of Usui Reiki, Karuna Reiki and Rainbow Reiki. She is also an advanced pranic healer, a healing touch practitioner, an animal Reiki practitioner and is certified in crystal healing and Reiki drumming. Private sessions are available by appointment.
For class details and to register call 504-909-3723. For more information on ser-vices or on Tianne Lastra, visit www.amazingreiki.com. See ad page 15.
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field TherapyEnergy medicine will offer the greatest advances in medicine’s future, according to celebrity M.D., Dr. Mehmet Oz. Many integrative practitioners are already offering therapies that tap into this field.
L o w - l e v e l Pulsed Electro-magnetic Fields (PEMFs) have been shown to positively affect enzyme process-es at the cellular level and stimu-late growth factors and cellular repair
in bone formation. A 2003 NASA study showed these PEMFs offered a countermea-sure to bone and muscle loss that astronauts experience from space travel. Multiple scientific studies have also shown low-level PEMFs to produce statistically significant reduction in pain in the treatment of acute whiplash injuries, chronic musculoskeletal pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain. Dr. Raul Llanos, who practices medicine with an integrative approach in Metairie is now offering a therapy that combines elec-tro-magnetic fields with pulse bio-feedback, using the Ondamed system. He offers this to patients for pain relief, improved circulation, promotion of relaxation, smoking cessation and as an adjunct therapy to other medical conditions, including chronic illness.
Dr. Llanos’ Infinite Wellness Clinic is lo-cated at 3749 N. Causeway Blvd, Suite C in Metairie. For an appointment or more information on the Ondamed treatments, call 504-834-1050. See ad on page 28.
Dr. Raul Llanos, M.D.
Music and Martial Arts IntersectPioneering pianist and educator, Jessica Roemischer is collaborating with Brian Levy,
founder of NOLA Aikido, to offer “Musical Duet and the Art of Aikido” in a day-long workshop from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday Nov. 6 at NOLA Aikido, 900 Louisa Street.
Admission for the workshop is $50, but discounted to $35 for full-time students and children. The two will also present their unique combina-tion of music and martial arts in an interactive per-formance at Trinity Episcopal Church/Trinity Music Series, 1329 Jackson Ave. at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 7. This is a free event where audience members will be invited to sit in duet at the piano. No musical experience is necessary.
For reservations and information on the workshop, call 504-208-4861. Visit www.pianobeautiful.com for more information on Ms. Roemischer’s work. For informa-tion on NOLA Aikido, visit www.nolaaikido.com
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Treating ADD/ADHD with HomeopathyIrene Sebastian, M.D. has completed advanced training in the homeopathic treatment of
ADD/ADHD and Behavioral Disorders in Children, using the French method of Clinical Homeopathy. The special training is offered at the Center for Education and Develop-ment of Clinical Homeopathy, a French educational institute. She is now accepting new patients for the treatment of these disorders. Dr. Sebastian, who has used homeopathy in her medical practice for years says, “One of the advantages of homeopathic medicine is that there are no drug interactions with conventional drugs -- thus children who are currently taking these drugs can be treated homeopathically at the same time and then the drugs can be discontinued as the child improves.”
Dr. Sebastian offers a holistic and integrative approach to healthcare in her Metairie office at 401 Veterans Blvd, Suite 203. For an appointment or more information call 504-838-9804 or visit www.irenesebastianMD.com. See ad on page 7.
Dr. Chambers on the SouthshoreDr. Lisa Marie Chambers, a naturopathic doctor who
practices in Mandeville, has a new location in Kenner working with Eric Ehlenberger, M.D. at the Accurate Clinic. The Accurate Clinic is a multi-disciplinary clinic providing a holistic approach to health care and offers a variety of treat-ments including naturopathy, weight loss programs, massage, chiropractic, urgent care, psychotherapy, bio-identical hor-mone replacement, IV therapy, nutrient injections, aesthetic procedures and anti-aging programs. Dr. Chambers utilizes the body’s innate ability to heal itself using gentle assistance. This is done by identifying and treating the underlying cause of illness, using the least force appropriate. The clinic offers preventive care, addressing issues before serious illness occurs, and more personalized health care, because each individual is unique.
Accurate Clinic is located at 2401 Veterans Blvd, Suite 16 in Kenner. For appointments call 504-472-6130, and the Mandeville office is 985-237-0277. See listing page 38.
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9November 2010
Calling Artists to Design CompetitionThe Green Project is inviting local furniture designers,
glass artists, sculptors and builders to participate in Salvations – A Juried Furniture Exhibition and Auction, a furniture design competition benefiting The Green Project. Salvaged materials will be transformed into custom furni-ture pieces, which will be auctioned at a gala to be held on April 16, 2011 at The Shops at Canal Place. The competition is open to local design professionals, hobbyists and artists and promotes the creative repurpos-ing of salvaged items into functional one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted pieces of furniture and lighting.Designers will have the opportunity to receive special recognition from an esteemed panel of judges as well as features in local and national publications. Cash prizes this year will include a $1000 award for Overall Best in Show and $250 awards for each Best in the categories of Most Creative Reuse of Materials, Best Craftsmanship, Best Traditional and Best Modern Design.
Individuals interested in participating should contact The Green Project at 504-945-0240 or [email protected]. Artist registration forms are available online at www.thegreenproject.org/entry.pdf. Photographs of the past year’s entries and winners can be viewed at http://flickr.com/photos/thegreenproject/collections. See ad on page 10.
Critters and CoastDonna Paige, radio host of “Animal
Connection” out of Sarasota Florida, will be in New Orleans to help put on “Celebrating Critters and the Coast” on November 18, 2010. The event will raise funds in support of two causes, the Defend-ers of the Coast and the Humane Society of Louisiana. Defenders of the Coast is an in-dependent watchdog non-profit group of volunteers who are trained and certified to respond to emergencies involving hazard-ous materials. The group grew out of the BP
oil disaster that occurred this past April. They are dispatched throughout coastal waters to observe and report on clean-up efforts. The timing of this fundraiser is particularly important for the Humane Society of Louisiana who experienced fire damage to their temporary post-Katrina facility in Mis-sissippi. The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Eiffel Society, 2040 St. Charles Avenue. The $25 tickets include one free drink, appetizers and a chance to win prizes, including a week in Costa Rica or Steamboat Springs for 6 to 8 people or a helicopter ride over the Gulf. Local celebrities will be in attendance.
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Jazz Fast – Art, Music, SpiritsThe Shadowbox Theater will host the Jazz Fast 2010 on Saturday,
Nov. 13 at 2400 St. Claude Avenue, at the corner of St. Roch. The art opening, featuring the works of Martin Welch, will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will be followed by an after-party with DJ Tom Harvey. The party features open bar for $10 or all-you-can-drink non-alcohol for designated drivers for $3.
The art, music and spirits event is so titled because it is “Half-way between Jazz Fests,” but the mid-fest celebration is also known as the St. Claude Arts Biennial or SCAB1. The event is sponsored by The St. Claude Arts District, Shadowbox The-ater, Karmic Foundation and Abita Beer. See ad on page 12.
Health-Centered DentistryMike Robichaux, D.D.S., a Slidell dentist with a holistic
approach to dentistry, has welcomed Tony Hammack, D.D.S. as a new member of the practice. Like Dr. Robichaux, Dr. Hammack has a holistic orientation and health-centered and patient-centered approach to dentistry . “We are always looking for state of the art knowledge and technology that best serves the needs of our patients. We seek materials and techniques that are as biocompatible as possible while balancing the needs of preserving the chewing system.” Offers Dr. Robichaux. Dr. Robichaux lectures at the LSU Dental School and is often sought as a speaker for seminars and radio. Dr. Hammack is a graduate of LSU Dental School.
Their office is located at 1101 Robert Blvd, Suite A, Slidell, LA 70458. Contact the office at 985-641-8058. See ad on page 19.
Visioning the FuturePhil Morgan, a 26-year shamanic practitioner, will return to New
Orleans to present “Shamanic Vision and the Mayan Calendar” on November 6 at 3 p.m. at the Tamashii Karate & Tai Chi Center located at 8132 Willow St., New Orleans. The cost to attend is $15. Morgan will lead an exploration of the way in which shaman-ism in the past and present can support growth into the future. He explains that participants will be given brief instructions followed by Morgan drumming for the audience so that they might experi-ence how the shamanic form of meditation can bring insight or support. Morgan says he offers a positive outlook on how people can prepare for what is coming in the future. On November 13 and 14 Morgan will facilitate “The Sha-manic Journeying Workshop” from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. He will also be available for private sessions.
To reserve a space for the Shamanic Journey Workshop or the Shamanic Vision Event or to schedule an appointment for a private soul retrieval session, call 504-376-8518 or check www.nolareiki.com for information and other events. See ad on page 12.
11November 2010
News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.
Sharing SiteBorrowing Beats BuyingShareSomeSugar.com is a new online community of people seeking to share or borrow items they occasionally need and would rather not buy, from lad-ders to carpet steamers and party chairs to kayaks. “There’s so much stuff we already own that’s sitting around in our garages collecting dust,” says founder Keara Schwartz. “It feels good to share.” She’s seen firsthand how trust and com-munity ties are strengthened by neigh-bors helping neighbors. For those wary of letting just any-one borrow, for example, their sewing machine or pressure washer, the website suggests how users can create sharing groups, based on Facebook friends or email addresses, to collaborate within their already established community. For others, getting to know new people can be part of the fun.
Pocket ParksMini-Parks and Plazas Invite Passersby to Pause AwhileSpace for urban parks is increas-ingly popping up in unexpected, underused and under-appreci-ated places. Planters, public art and benches are transforming traffic lanes, parking lots, barren asphalt areas and street parking into parklets and plazas, offer-ing restful, green spaces. Such “shoehorn parks” also serve as inviting social spaces. The trend of such use of leftover space is sparking compelling discussion in Landscape Architecture. There, Peter Harnik, author of Urban Green and director of The Trust for Pub-lic Land’s Center for City Park Excellence, shows communities how to take another look at re-conceptualizing schoolyards, abandoned railroad tracks, community gardens, buried streams, rooftops and cemeteries. U.S. cities are on an upward trajectory within this trend, Harnik writes, whether they are in their first growth cycle or in the midst of a revival. Parks have played, and will continue to play, a significant role in supporting a city’s fortunes. The key to success, he says, is to return to considerations that were forgotten or ignored in the din of suburbanization and sprawl: human scale, walkability, ef-ficiency and respect for ecological principles.
GET INVOLVED: November 15 is America Recycles Day Look for local events by zip code at AmericaRecyclesDay.org
Take a holiday from the holidays on November 26, the day after Thanks-
giving, an occasion that traditionally signals one of the biggest national shopping sprees of the year. Instead, celebrate Buy Nothing Day to turn away from mindless shopping and tune
into life.
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Economic BufferSurvey Equates Frugal Habits with Healthier LivesNinety-four percent of middle-class Americans who have adopted sensible spending habits in response to the economic slowdown say that their newfound frugal behaviors are making them healthier, according to an index published by First Command Financial Services. Families have cut expenses by cooking more at home (45 per-cent), buying less junk food (30 per-cent), walking or bicycling to work (13 percent) and reducing their alcohol purchases (10 percent). Survey partici-pants ranged in age from 25 to 70.
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10 Natural Tips to Keep Colds and Flu at BayExperts agree that a generally healthful lifestyle, includ-
ing following a nutritious diet, works to ward off sniffles, stuffy noses and the aches of a cold, and may even help safeguard against influenza. But it’s best not to wait for the first symptoms of a cold or flu to manifest; instead, we can take ongoing preventive action by strengthening our immune system. Applying these 10 tips will naturally help keep away such bugs:
Wash hands. The best way to get rid of everyday germs is to wash hands frequently and thoroughly. Plain soap is best.
Get enough rest. Sleep plays a crucial role in the body’s recovery and repair cycle; when people don’t get enough sleep, they compromise their defense systems.
Think clean. Clean surfaces frequently shared with others, such as stair rails, telephones, computer keyboards, counter-tops and door knobs, in order to avoid hand-to-hand spread-ing of viruses.
Freshen the air. Germs hang around in stagnant air. Make it a habit to open the windows for a few minutes several times a day to allow fresh air to circulate.
Thinkfoodfirst,ratherthansupplements. Eating healthy and naturally provides a whole nutritional package, compris-
healthbriefsing a combination of nutrients. Relying on supplements entails in-gesting isolated vitamins and minerals that may pass through the body unabsorbed.
Use garlic when cooking. Garlic has antibacterial properties
and helps detoxify the body.
Drink herbal teas. Teas containing Echinacea, astragalus and licorice root boost the immune system and help inhibit viral and bacterial growth.
Drinkplentyoffluids. Even when it’s cold outside, it’s important to stay hydrated. Avoid alcohol and sugary drinks, which inhibit immune function.
No hands touching the face. Most cold and flu viruses enter the body through the eyes, nose or mouth.
Exercise with gusto. Aerobic exercise speeds up the heart and makes us breathe faster, supplying the body with more oxygen, which in turn, helps increase the body’s number of natural virus-killing cells.
Sources: Nutrition.About.com; HolisticOnline.com; WebMD.com
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November 3 – 14Soul Retrieval is the Shamanic method of restoring lost soul parts so we may reclaim our vitality, power and wholeness.
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13November 2010
Banning Trans Fats Saves Lives
Unlike other dietary fats, trans fats are not natural, and therefore have
no role in terms of nutrition. Rather, they are partially hydrogenated oils created by manufacturers and can harm health by lowering levels of HDL (good) cholesterol, while raising those of LDL (bad) cholesterol. They are known to play a role in increasing the risk for coronary heart disease and some chronic illnesses. According to the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, five major fast food chains have now significantly decreased the use of oils containing trans fats to cook their food, responding to health concerns from the public. But, is it enough? A recent report published in the British Medical Journal states that banning trans fats from all foods in the UK would prevent thousands of heart attacks and deaths every year, stressing that it would be a simple way to protect consumers from chronic disease. While the amount of trans fats must be clearly stated in labels on packaged food items in the United States, restaurants are not mandated to disclose it. Given the frequency with which Americans eat out, trans fats should be of constant concern. Good steps to take include care-fully choosing places to dine out and making it a special occasion, rather than a regular occurrence. Read labels on groceries and lobby government representatives to ban the use of trans fats from all foods; these are, after all, classified as toxic by the World Health Organization.
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The Hurricane HighwayConstructed in the late 1950s and early 1960s, the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (MRGO) is a 76-mile long shipping channel that connected the Gulf of Mexico to the heart of New Orleans. Through saltwater intrusion and ero-sion, the MRGO has impacted over 600,000 acres of coastal ecosystems surrounding the Greater New Orleans area (that’s almost three times the size of New York City’s five boroughs). Prior to construction of the MRGO, the coastal wetlands provided economic opportunities as well as natural storm surge protection to urban communi-ties like the Lower Ninth Ward, New Orleans East, Chalmette, and Arabi. It also helped to clean water.
In 2005, Hurricane Katrina showed how vulnerable the MRGO has left New Orleans. The destroyed wetlands made Katrina more deadly when storm waves generated in Lake Borgne regenerated in the MRGO channel and destroyed the levees while the surge was still rising. This large-scale breach of levees resulted in catastrophic flood-ing of communities. In 2007, the U.S. Congress singled out the MRGO’s role in Katrina’s devasta-
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We wonder: Will the gifts we spend our time and money to buy re-ally make anyone happy—or the world a better place? What if we could reinvent shopping every day of the year? It turns out that it’s possible to simplify our shopping, while at the same time making it both mean-ingful and green, including purchasing gifts that will do the most good every time they are used. On our way to realizing this ideal solution, it helps to understand the ori-gins of the modern shopping dilemma. To begin, we must ask ourselves why we
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respond to marketers in ways that per-petuate mindless socioeconomic trends.
FromProducer toConsumerAmericans experienced a major para-digm shift in the early part of the 19th century with the advent of the Indus-trial Revolution. Basically, we changed from an agrarian economy, in which most people produced what they con-sumed, to a manufacturing and services economy, in which people are mostly just consumers.
According to the online Ency-clopedia of Earth, the present-day “worker as consumer” worldview was fully entrenched in the United States by the 1920s, when the labor move-ment stopped advocating a shorter workweek to instead focus on securing better wages and working conditions. The goal was to guarantee more buying power for workers, so that they could purchase more than just the necessities of daily living.
After World War II, this idea got a boost from economist Victor LeBeau, who in 1947 declared, “Our enormous-ly productive economy… demands that we make consumption our way of life, that we convert the buying and use of goods into rituals, that we seek our spiritual satisfaction, our ego satisfac-tion, in consumption. We need things consumed, burned up, replaced and discarded at an ever-accelerating rate.” It’s perhaps not coincidental that, “Our national happiness peaked in the 1950s,” as related by Annie Leonard in the compelling video The Story of Stuff, just as television began spreading the new philosophy of what Leonard calls
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“work-watch-spend.” We work to make money, then come home and relax as we watch television. On TV, we see ads that let us know that we could do and be a lot better—if only we had the right product. So, we begin to feel less worthy, go shopping and buy that product that we hope will make us do/become/feel better, and the cycle repeats. Today, shopping has become firmly entrenched in the American lifestyle. It is used as an antidote to boredom, a substitute for socializing and a quick fix for a disguised emo-tional need. We continue doing it even when we’re aware that we are buying things we don’t need and can’t afford. The more aware among us also understand that all the stuff we buy and store, and cause to be manufactured and distributed, creates a negative impact on people’s lives and the environ-ment—which leads to even more stress.
Stuff versus the Right StuffAmong the reasons that it’s possible to make shopping differ-ent today is the dawning of conscious awareness about the impact a product has through its entire life-cycle, from raw resources through ending up in a landfill or recycled. Daniel Goleman, whose books explore emotional and social intel-ligence, has tackled this topic in Ecological Intelligence: How Knowing the Hidden Impacts of What We Buy Can Change Everything. “Ecological intelligence,” he explains, “lets us apply what we learn about how human activity impinges on eco-systems so as to do less harm and once again to live sustain-ably in our niche—these days, the entire planet.” Goleman advocates that we take our role as consumers seriously in three ways: 1) Get the information and know the ecological impacts of the things we buy; 2) Favor the eco-friendly improvements that companies make to their products;
and 3) Share that information. Widespread individual support for sustainable alternatives, says Goleman, “That’s what’s going to give it the magnitude that can actually shift market share.”
On websites like GoodGuide.com and Sto-ryOfStuff.com, we can check on the product life-cycle of everything from cosmetics and bottled water to the electronic gadgets we might be considering as holiday gifts. It’s bound to be a balancing act, unless we elect to forego shopping altogether. For example, for an e-reader, Goleman counsels, “You’d need to drive to a store 300 miles away to create the equivalent in toxic impacts on health of making one e-reader—but you might do that and more if you drive to the mall every time you buy a
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decisions by using our buying power to show companies the direction they need to take to meet a growing, enlightened demand. As we enthuse to our friends about how well the naturally scented soy candles on our holiday buffet table performed, they might also seek them out, and then tell others. Friends might want a fair trade tablecloth of their own when we gather around one at a dinner party and explain how paying fair wages helps improve labor conditions and sup-ports the local economy of the artisans’ village in India. Concludes Goleman, “As market share shifts, all of a sudden within companies, the grounds of the debate shifts, because now, doing the right thing is synonymous with capturing market. Doing good is the same as doing well.”
CultivatingFeel-GoodShoppingSimplicityDuane Elgin, author of the landmark Voluntary Simplicity, observes, “Simplicity that is consciously chosen, deliberate and intentional, supports a higher quality of life. In reality, it is consumerism that offers lives of sacrifice, whereas simplic-ity offers lives of opportunity.” Although every holiday celebration requires some sort of shopping—even for the most voluntarily simple lifestyle—a new outlook can put our time and money where it does the most good for everyone—including us. In Less Is More, au-thors Cecile Andrews and Wanda Urbanska detail the types of simplicity thinking that can streamline our shopping and make us feel good, as we do good. Here’s a synopsis: UNCLUTTERED. Less stuff translates to a more peaceful, serene home environment. Instead of buying a knickknack, why not get creative? Paying for an hour of a home-staging expert’s time to give a friend or family member’s abode a fresh look—using their own things—achieves the aim of ef-fecting change without adding stuff.
CIVIC. Giving money to civic organizations helps the broader community and can simplify gift-giving. Comments Leah Ingram, author of Suddenly Frugal, “I recall my daugh-ter’s long-ago first grade teacher telling us on back-to-school night that she didn’t need any presents at the holidays, and
instead, would we please buy board games for the class. That was a specific request that I respected and answered. Had she said that [a specific charity] was her special cause, then I could have made a donation in her name in good conscience.”
FRUGAL. Spending less for things we really don’t need can result in more money saved for the really important things, such as a long-desired vacation that broadens our horizons and helps improve a developing nation. We can also experience the joy of providing
unforgettable experiences that enrich loved ones’ lives—perhaps a New York City family reunion taking in the sights and culture, or a weekend skiing the fresh powder of the Rockies. Making special plans close to home can also be instilled with the joy of a special occasion.
BUSINESS-ORIENTED. Business-oriented simplicity leads us to seek more meaningful alternatives to tchotchke-type gifts for employees and colleagues. Gift certificates to locally owned, green restaurants, health spas and other consci-entious retailers and service providers help support local communities while honoring business associates and making shopping meaningful—and simpler—for us.
SOULFUL. Less time spent shopping also translates to the op-tion of devoting more time to beneficial activities that enhance our authentic selves. Special moments spent taking a walk in a quiet park, autumn garden or another natural setting provide a gentle way to step away from holiday craziness and de-stress.
When we know that the time and money we spent shopping have not only pleased the recipients, but have also done good in the world, it places our efforts in a new and brighter light. “As we get away from materialism,” sums up Urbanska, “the focus for Christmas and Hanukkah can return to its real spiritual meaning.”
Judith Fertig is a freelance writer in Overland Park, KS; for more information visit AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com.
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CONSIDER QUALITY. Investing our budget in more durable, quality products with long-term warrantees, rather than breakable gadgets, can pay long-term benefits. For example, “Good cookware not only enhances the quality of my cooking… it’s also an incredible joy to use,” writes Ina Garten, author of the Barefoot Contessa cookbooks and cooking programs. “It’s not about disposable products; it’s about buying things you can use for a lifetime, and then pass on to your children.”
RE-GIFT. Ingram has no problem redirecting a gift she has received, but cannot use, to someone who can. After all, antique malls and thrift shops—where many people enjoy browsing and shopping—are full of items that were once given as gifts. Nan Fischer, an eco-broker in New Mexico who con-tributes to TheGoodHuman.com, likes the idea of repur-posing gently used items as gifts, as long as she knows it’s something the recipient would enjoy—
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“We can calculate our carbon footprint based on our home energy bills, the
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HELPING TO GREEN THEPLANET. “Compact fluorescent light bulbs, rechargeable batteries and reusable shopping bags make great stocking stuffers,” says Wanda Urbanska, co-author of Less is More, and presenter of Simple Living with Wanda Urbanska, on PBS. “Using these and other eco-friendly products throughout the year is guaranteed to keep you on Santa’s ‘good list.’” Another idea is proffering a gift certificate for a monthly or seasonal subscription to a community sup-ported agriculture (CSA) group. This sends regards and love to the recipient each week throughout the local growing season, when they happily receive their weekly bag full of fresh local produce; it’s a gift with multiple benefits for local families, farmers, economies and the environment.
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encouraged attendees to sing along with a band that played an acoustic set in honor of the occasion. Harmon found that she felt “…more present at the picnic, not hiding behind a camera or phone,” and decided to continue making such breaks from technology.
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such a weekly day of rest. “I don’t want to push people to follow the Sabbath Manifesto in a letter of the law man-ner,” he says. “I just want to spark some dialogue about the pace of life and our societal relationship with technology.” SabbathManifesto.org receives hundreds of joyful testimonials from both religious and secular fans of the concept. Rollman sees no contradic-tion in promoting it on the Internet.“We aren’t trying to be anti-technology; we are just asking questions about how we use it and the amount we use it.” Sal Bednarz, owner of Actual Café, in Oakland, is thrilled that his facil-
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ity’s laptop-free weekends are building an actual, not virtual, community. He recalls a neighborhood filmmaker who was working in his café during the week, but still mindful of the unplugged philosophy: “She made a point of tak-ing breaks and talking to people next to her,” he says. “She thanked me, because she made two new friends and five new business contacts.” Many people report that a day away from a screen lets them recon-nect with what really matters in their lives. Frank Bures, a Minneapolis-based travel writer who decided to make his Mondays Internet-free, remarks: “It goes back to Thoreau and living deliberately, instead of mindlessly. How do you want to spend your life? Staring at a screen and following link trails, or being in your own mind? Your attention is finite, and it is what defines your life.”
Erika Kosina wrote the original article, from which this is adapted, for YES! Magazine, a national, nonprofit media organization that fuses powerful ideas with practical actions. She is a freelance writer and community organizer who blogs about taking a break from tech-nology at TechFreeDay.org.
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Unplugging electronic devices and appliances can pay real dividends, both in reducing
the amount of energy we use—and our subsequent carbon footprint—and in lowering our utility bills. Meanwhile, in doing so, we have the pleasure of plug-ging back into real human interaction and communication with the natural world to recharge our peace and joy and true power. With each watt we deduct, we bring down the total energy consumed. All told, electronic devices and ap-pliances account on average for 20 percent of a household’s energy bills. (For the record: A watt is a unit of measurement for power. For example, a 100-watt light bulb consumes 100 watts of power per hour when turned on.) Standby power alone—the power flowing to the TV, DVD player, cell phone charger, laptop and other devices when they’re not in use—can account for as much as 5 to 10 percent of total home energy use. Employing a power strip is an easy way to complete-ly turn off all the assorted gadgets when they’re not in use.
Accountable Savings.Here’s what we can save each hour, every time we unplug the following electronics:
n Desktop computer CPU: 120 watts when awake, 30 watts asleepn Desktop computer monitor: 150 watts when awake, 30 watts asleepn Laptop: 50 wattsn Stereo: 70 to 400 wattsn TV: 19-inch = 65 to 110 watts; 27-inch = 113 watts; 36-inch = 133 watts; 53- to 61-inch projection = 170 wattsn Average plasma TV: 301 wattsn Average LCD (standard) TV: 111 watts
n Average LCD (LED): 101 watts (save energy by lowering the backlight)n DVD: 20 to 25 wattsn DirecTV HR20 DVR: 33 wattsn Microsoft Xbox 360: 119 to 187 watts (video game consoles con- sume nearly the same energy in idle mode as when being played)n Sony PlayStation 3: 150 wattsn Nintendo Wii: 19 wattsn Wireless router: 7 watts
We can start by eliminating the standby power drain, then work toward
big bucks energy savings by making it a habit to unplug
whatever electronics currently are not in use.
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What are the key benefits of living in an ecovillage or intentional community?
Perhaps one of the most significant benefits of living in an ecovillage such as Earthaven, where I live, near Asheville, North Carolina, is how we reduce the
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How does living in cohousing differ from an intentional community?
In conducting the research to write my books, I discovered that cohousers know little about the intentional com-munity movement. Typically, cohous-ers are primarily focused on buying or building a single-family or multi-family house within a nice community, and generally do not know one another prior to the purchase. In exceptional instances, people can work with a de-veloper to create a deed-to-own com-munity with individual housing units and common areas.
ecological footprint by sharing resources. We co-own and share large items, such as the tractor used in growing a lot of our food. Sharing food and eating together also translates into a reduced food bill, because we buy in bulk at volume dis-counts. At Earthaven, we live off the grid, in passive solar homes we built without bank loans, and rely on well water, composting toilets and water-harvesting systems. All of these factors make us a more ecologically sustainable commu-nity. We are an intentional community that lives deliberately to increase commu-nity members’ happiness and wellness by harmonizing our ecological values and lifestyle. Many well-documented studies have proven that people who have frequent interaction with others enjoy higher levels of health. Knowing that many supportive, extended community members are there for you is good for everyone, especially elders.
Who does well living in an intentional community?
You will flourish and grow in an in-tentional community if you know how to listen with an open heart, are self-confident and happy with yourself, want to make the world a better place, and are willing to roll up your sleeves and pitch in. Attitudes like “I love what you are doing here; how can I help?” or “I don’t know the answer, but I could learn something here,” warms the hearts of community members. However, if your drill sergeant perspective includes a 10-point plan for the fools you think you are living with, you won’t do well. Generally, retired CEOs who bark orders
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Pilates&Yoga
As exercise reaches beyond the realm of pure athletics to include fitness fans everywhere, people have no-ticed that their efforts to stay in shape often are thwart-
ed by back pain. That’s why knowledgeable trainers counsel that any well-designed workout must honor the health and mechanics of this important part of the body. Dr. Karen Erickson, a New York City-based chiropractor and spokesperson for the American Chiropractic Associa-tion, sees firsthand why alignment is crucial, especially if an individual has a history of back pain. “Good stability and good flexibility are the big factors for keeping the spine healthy,” she says. No matter what exercise mo-dality one chooses to practice, Erickson advises begin-ning conservatively, as benefits can be achieved without pushing the level of difficulty.
Core Strength CountsDeveloping muscle strength throughout the torso is key to maintaining the correct spinal curvature for a strong back. In addition to the muscles that directly attach to the spine, the spine is also stabilized by deep stomach strength, strong pelvic floor support and the up-per thigh muscles. Pilates is well-known for its focus on such core conditioning. “Pilates uses apparatus expressly designed for working the abdominals and the back,” explains Lolita San Miguel, from her studio in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. “Most of our work is in the supine or prone positions [lying down], so that the vertical pull from gravity is lessened, and the body can be worked with a more correct alignment, and thus more effectively.” One of a small group of active practitioners who studied with Pilates method founder Joseph Pilates, San Miguel is a living testament to the benefits of the practice. When this 75-year-old isn’t doing her daily Pilates, she’s engaged in other physically demanding activities. “Pilates makes life sweet for the senior,” she says.
Posture MattersDespite well-meaning parental advice, it turns out that good posture entails more than just pulling our shoulders back. Alignment practices like Restorative Exercise and the Alex-ander Technique were designed to develop an awareness of
full-body mechanics as we go about daily activities. Annette Cantor-Groenfeldt teaches the Alex-
ander Technique in Santa Fe, New Mexico. “The central theme of the technique is the spine, learning how to maintain length through the spine as you move,” she advis-es. “It is used extensively by actors, danc-ers, musicians and other high-performance people whose activities depend on postural alignment.”
In 2008, the Alexander Technique was the subject of a
yearlong study published in the British Medical
Journal, where it was shown to be effec-tive in relieving low-back pain. The system focuses on both mental and physical aspects of movement, and usually includes passive treatments on the massage table, where the
EXERCISE FOR SPINE HEALTHSMART TRAINING BEATS BACK PAIN
by Michael Curran
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teaching practitioner manipulates the body to help release muscular tension.
Stay FlexibleKeeping spinal movements fluid and supple is also essential for keeping the discs of the spine healthy. Tai chi and the related qigong emphasize this kind of mobility. “Many Tai chi students find that they can move some of their vertebrae, but others seem to be stuck, with several vertebrae moving as one,” reports Sound Beach, New York-based Tai chi Master Bob Klein. He explains, “In Tai chi, you become a master of moving the spine so that it almost seems devoid of bones, flowing and turning with ease, in exact co-ordination with the rest of the body.” Both Tai chi and qigong are gaining popularity among those who are looking to maximize a cardio-style workout, while minimizing impact on their bones and joints. Yoga is a longtime favorite approach to maintaining both stability and flexibility through strong muscles and align-ment. Ana Forrest used her hatha yoga practice to recover from an accident that seriously injured all the regions of her spine, and Forrest Yoga was born out of her retraining. “People spend 90 percent of their waking hours in positions that compress the spine—in how they sit, how they stand, even how they do backbends in yoga class,” she observes. “Part of a good yoga practice is to create length in the spine, create a feeling of spaciousness in the body.” While Erickson considers herself a fan of all the exer-cise modalities listed here, she always emphasizes personal responsibility when it comes to back health. “Never do an exercise that causes you pain,” she offers as a rule of thumb. For long-term back health, she explains that chiropractic care is great for improving alignment and other back-related is-sues, yet is no substitute for daily exercise and self-care.
Michael Curran has credentials in psychology, ayurvedic medi-cine, and Restorative Exercise™. He is the director of Health and Wellness Media (HealthAndWellnessMedia.com).
Contacts: Karen Erickson at [email protected]; Ana Forrest at ForrestYoga.com; Bob Klein at Movements OfMagic.com; Lolita San Miguel at LolitaPilates.com; and Annette Cantor-Groenfeldt at 505-670-0474.
FIVE SIMPLE wAYS TO AVOID BACk PAIN
by katy Bowman
Lose the high heels. The scientific consensus is that high heels compress and damage the lumbar spine, increasing osteoarthritis and degenerative disk disease in the low back.
Letthefeetpointtheway. Just like the wheels on a car, feet should point straight ahead when walking. Military or dance training, or an ankle or back injury can sometimes result in a sort of duck walk. Line up the outsides of the feet along the straight edge of a carpet or tile floor and walk along it to practice.
Stretch the calves. Tight calves are a major contributor to back pain. The tighter the lower leg, the more one’s gait pattern whips the upper back forward and contributes to curling of the upper spine. Adding a daily calf stretch to any exercise routine helps to better align the spine.
Do the twist. Each vertebra in the spine not only bends forward and backward and from side-to-side, it also rotates. Of all these natural motions, the twisting of the torso is the least used in our culture. Incorporating a yoga spinal twist into an exercise routine will gently reintro-duce rotation back into our movement repertoire.
Get a better butt. The main culprit of low back pain is weak butt muscles. Gluteal muscles not only stabilize the tailbone, they help support the function of the low back muscles. If the glutes are weak, the low back muscles have to work harder than normal, which makes them fatigued and sore. Squats work well to strengthen the butt.
Katy Bowman, a biomechanics scientist, is director of the Restorative Exercise Institute in Ventura, CA (Restorative Exercise.com).
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St. Tammany Humane Society - Help foster pets, many tasks for fundraising, help with animal social-izing, artist needed to paint adoption trailer, many more. Call for wish list.Contact Leslie Durio at 985-892-7387, x106.
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calendarofeventsMONDAY, NOVEMBER 1The Nutrition Company/Monday Madness – 9am-7pm. Come or call for an added 10% off already discounted quality supplements. Demos of Nordic Naturals Fish Oils & Blue Bonnet Nutrition products with free samples. Dr. Catherine Wilbert, ND on hand to answer questions. 4350 Hwy 22, Ste. H, Mandeville. 985-727-3482.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2Swedish Massage Clinic – 9:15am,10:30am & 1:15pm. (Also 11/9). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation and increasing flexibility. Blue Cliff College, 3200 Cleary Ave., Metairie. By appointment only. $30. 504-456-3141, ext.2248. Zero Point Energy Demonstration – 6:30-8pm. Quantum physicists have designed a process that infuses zero point field resonance into products that support the body’s capacity to heal itself. Uptown Holistic Center, 723 Hillary St., New Orleans. 504-723-2899. Healing Drumming Workshop – 7pm. w/Michele Claiborne, Today’s Medicine Woman. This is not a drumming lesson but a healing experience. Bring a drum if you have one; extras available. Addison St., Old Jefferson. $10. 504-330-8380. C. G. Jung Society of New Orleans – 7:30pm. Analyst Marilyn Marshall explores conscious engagement of the unconscious in her presenta-tion “Active Imagination: Engaging the Other.” Examples include painting, poetry, needlework, sculpture, and dialogue gathered from friends, col-leagues, and clients. 2 CEUs. $10, members/free. Parker Methodist Church, 1130 Nashville Ave., New Orleans.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3Montessori Mornings – 9:15-10:45am. A unique opportunity to observe the classrooms in action. Open to the public. Kinder Haus Montessori Pre-school and Childcare, 252 Magnolia St., Mandeville. RSVP: 985-674-9303. Soul Retrieval – (11/3 – 11/14) w/Phil Morgan. 2 hour private session: $225. Soul retrieval follow- up sessions for those who have had a previous session; Shamanic Divination, 1 hour session: $125. Reiki treatments, 2 hours: $125. New Orleans. All sessions by appt. only. Elizabeth: 504-376-8518 or 504-388-2356; NoLaReiki.com. Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic – 6:15pm & 7:30pm. (Also 11/17, 11/30). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Neu-romuscular Therapy is area specific and re-educates
the body. Blue Cliff College, 3200 Cleary Ave., Metairie. By appointment only. $30. 504-456-3141, ext.2248. Creative Visualization Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm. w/ Carolee Laffoon, Certified Heal Your Life® Coach. Learn key principles and tips for practicing this technique, which is effective for all goals: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Create a vision album. The Red Shoes, 2302 Government St., Baton Rouge. $20. 225-338-1170; Thered-shoes.org. Holistic Education Month-ly Meeting/Metairie – 7pm. Speaker: Bob Thomson, DC on Allergy Elimination. Sponsored by Holistic Cen-ter for Health and Healing, Inc. Network time followed by program. Unity Church of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd. (enter from back park-ing lot). Info: 504-885-7575.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5Deep Tissue Massage Clin-ic – 9:15am/10:30am & 1:15pm (Also 11/12). Help a student with their educa-tion at the student massage clinic. Deep Tissue Massage is muscle specific and really works out the kinks. Blue Cliff College, 3200 Cleary Ave., Metairie. By appoint-ment only. $30. 504-456-3141, ext. 2248.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6Shamanic Vision and the Mayan Calendar – 3pm. An experiential afternoon with Shaman Phil Morgan. Tamashii Karate & Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St., New Orleans. $15. Please call to pre-register. Eliza-beth: 504-376-8518 or 504-388-2356; NoLaReiki.com. Freret Street Market – 12noon-5pm. Lively market
with over 90 vendors, great food items, dog adop-tion, children’s play area and music. 4400 Freret St., New Orleans. More info: Freret-market.org.Musical Duet and The Art of Aikido – 10am-5pm. Full day workshop with Jessica Roemischer and Bri-
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an Levy at NOLA Aikido, 900 Louisa Street, New Orleans. $50, full-time students & children $35. For reservations and information: 504-208-4861.Soul Shine – 3pm. w/ Alicia Rambo-Wozniak of Easton Yoga. Body Prayer - The Essence of Vin-yasa Meets the Divine Breath. Wild Lotus Yoga, 4842 Perrier St., New Orleans. $35. 504-899-0047; Wildlotusyoga.com.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7Soul Shine – 3pm w/ Alicia Rambo-Wozniak of Easton Yoga. The Divine, Love, and You! Wild Lotus Yoga, 4842 Perrier St., New Orleans. $35. 504-899-0047; Wildlotusyoga.com. Musical Duet and The Art of Aikido – 5pm. In-teractive performance with Jessica Roemischer and Brian Levy. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans. Free. Info: 504-670-2520.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9LaLeche League of Jefferson – 10-11am. Support and information for breastfeeding moms. East Jef-ferson General Hospital, 1st floor conference rooms – Dreyfous 2, Metairie. Breastfeeding information line: 504-441-5554 or contact Susan Vicknair Theall: 504-431-8146.Zero Point Energy Demonstration – 6:30-8pm. Quantum physicists have designed a process that infuses zero point field resonance into products that support the body’s capacity to heal itself. Uptown Holistic Center, 723 Hillary St., New Orleans. 504-723-2899.
You Can Heal Your Life Study Group Tele-class – 8-9:30pm. (11/9-12/14) w/ Carolee Laffoon and Dawn Covington, Certified Heal Your Life® Teachers. Learn the foundation to creating a more harmonious, peaceful, and joyful life. Practice the tools and techniques to heal mind, body, and spirit. 225-302-7828; healyourlifeworkshops.com. Yoga Nidra – 8:30pm. w/Aimee Buckel. A deep relaxation practice. In a wakeful state of deep in-troversion, quiet the conscious mind and connect with deeper levels of the sub-conscious to get in touch with one’s True Nature. $10. Tapas Yoga, 4413 Chastant St., Metairie. 504-491-2326.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10Harrison Avenue Marketplace – 5-8:30pm. Join in for delicious local food, drinks, kids activities, live music, special guests, unique arts & crafts, and so much more. 801 Harrison Ave., Lakeview.Deep Tissue Massage Clinic – 6:15pm & 7:30pm (Also 11/19, 11/22, 11/29). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Deep Tissue is muscle specific and really works out the kinks. Blue Cliff College, 3200 Cleary Ave., Metairie. By appointment only.$30. 504-456-3141, ext. 2248.Yoga Sadhana – 8-9pm. w/Nathalie Croix. Medi-tation plus yoga philosophy study and discussion. Life Yoga Stuidio, 5422 Magazine St., New Orleans. Free. Pre-Registration required. 504-267-0380.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11Art of Living Course – 6:30-9:30pm (11/11, 11/12); 12:30-6:30pm (11/13, 11/14). Learn the healing power of breath, skills to improve relationships and handle negative emotions and reduce stress. First UU Church, 2903 Jefferson Ave, New Orleans. $250. 504-247-6692 or 302-562-7382.Free Parenting Workshop – 7-8:15pm. “Help! My Kids Won’t Listen!” Kinder Haus Montessori Pre-school and Childcare, 252 Magnolia St., Mandeville. Adults only. Reservations required: 985-674-9303.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12Ashtanga Yoga Weekend Workshop – 6-8:30pm. (11/12); 9-11:30am&1-4pm (11/13); 9-11:30am (11/14). This is a special opportunity opened to all yoga practitioners to practice with an established master of Ashtanga Yoga, Tim Miller. The Yoga Room, 4905 Freret St., corner of Upperline St. Space is limited. $210/full workshop. 504-813-3738; Ashtangayogaroom.com. Wild Lotus Movie Night – 8pm. Titans of Yoga. By donation for Lagniappe Academy Charter School. Wild Lotus Yoga, 4842 Perrier St., New Orleans. 504-899-0047; Wildlotusyoga.com.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13Thai Massage Classes – 9am-4pm. (11/13 – 11/14) Taught by Kendra Benoit. Learn Traditional Thai Massage consisting of deep muscle compression, joint mobilization, energy work, acupressure and assisted gentle flowing movements similar to yoga. 12 CE credits for LMTs Tuition $250. Also offered Dec 4 & 5. Info/registration: 504-723-3065. Shamanic Journey Workshop w/ Phil Morgan – 10am-5pm. (also 11/14) $250 ($100 deposit). New Orleans. To register, contact Elizabeth: 504-376-8518 or 504-388-2356 or [email protected]. www.NoLaReiki.com Healing Arts Festival – 12noon-10pm. Come experi-ence the benefit of a vast array of complementary health therapies and treatments, art, dance, and music alongside healthy foods and environmental and inspirational educational activities for adults and children. Michauls Restaurant and Events Venue, 840 St Charles Ave., New Orleans. Healingartsinternational.com/festivals.Theosophical Society Covington Lodge – 2-4pm. (Also 11/27) Focus of study is Mabel Collins’, Light on the Path. Free. 2101 N. Hwy 190, Rm. 200, Covington.
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Jazz Fast – 6-9pm. St. Claude Arts Biennial featuring paintings of Martin Welch. Free from 6-9pm. Official after-party starts at 9pm with DJ Tom Harvey mixing funky electric dance grooves. $10 ($3 for designated no-alcohol driver) open bar. Shadowbox Theatre, 2400 St. Claude Ave. at St Roch, New Orleans.Unleashed! Bash on the Bayou – 7-11pm. Ben-efit for St. Tammany Humane Society. Up-scale Cajun-themed event with complimentary food from local restaurants, drinks, great live music and silent auction, special guest Ian Somerhalder of CWs Vampire Diaries. Pelican Park’s Castine Center, Mandeville. $60/advance, $75/door. 985-892-7387. Dance Menagerie – 8pm. A night of dancing flow-ers, enchanting creatures and mystical waters. Fea-turing: Hip-ocrisy, The New Orleans Wild Dominos, D’Project, Liquid Rhythm, Inc. and more! Cash bar and small bites available. Southport Hall, 400 Mon-ticello Ave., New Orleans. $15. Tickets: [email protected] or 504-338-2962.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15Second Degree Reiki Class – w/Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Oku Den (The Deeper Knowledge) is available for Reiki students with 6 months experience in Usui Shiki Ryoho. For Second Degree Reiki class dates, private classes & residential retreat information, call 504-388-2356; NoLaReiki.com.Shamanic Vision and the Mayan Calendar An experiential evening with Shaman Phil Morgan. Sacred Directions Healing Sanctuary, 5000 W. 4th St., Hattiesburg, MS. $15. Please call for time and to pre-register. Lisa Selph: 601-408-4143; NoLa-Reiki.com.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16First Degree Reiki Class – 4-day class (11/16-19) w/Reiki Master, Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Reiki promotes and accelerates healing and balance of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to do Reiki for the self and others. No experience needed. Private classes and retreats on request. Call for times. Day/night schedule available. Pre-registration required. $250. Info/registration: 504-388-2356; NoLaReiki.com.Soul Retrieval – (11/16-11/19) w/Phil Morgan. 2 hour private session: $225. Soul retrieval follow- up sessions for those who have had a previous ses-sion; Shamanic Divination, 1 hour session: $125. Reiki treatments, 2 hours: $125. Hattiesburg, MS. All sessions by appt. only. Lisa Selph: 601-408-4143; NoLaReiki.com. Practitioners Network-ing Exchange – 6:30-8pm. Networking/support group for people who take care of people (or pets)! Be-gins with a brief moment of silence/mediation, then introductions to discuss one’s specialty and ask the group for assistance if need-ed. Bring business cards. Free. 221 Saint Ann Drive, Ste.2, Mandeville. Natural-healthchirocenter.com.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17Sustainable Design Series – 5:30-7pm. Envi-ronmental sustainability discussion with topics ranging from sustainable design to community action. Hosted by AIA New Orleans, Global Green & USGBC-Louisiana. Free. For more info, topic and location: aianeworleans.org and select “Events
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18Holistic Education Monthly Meeting/Covington – 7pm. Speaker: Mike Robichaux, DDS on holistic approach to dentistry. Sponsored by the Holistic Center for Health and Healing, Inc. Network time followed by program at 7pm. Free. Covington
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Council Chambers, 222 Kirkland St., Info: 504-841-0188. Critters and Coast Benefit – 6-10pm. Fundraiser event to benefit Defenders of the Coast and Louisi-ana Humane Society. Party with great food, music, local celebrities and chance to win big prizes. Tickets: $25. Eiffel Society, 2040 St. Charles Ave. Tickets at www.animalconnectionshow.com
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic – 9:15am/10:30am & 1:15pm (11/19, 11/24). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Neuromuscuar Therapy is area specific and re-educates the body. Blue Cliff College, 3200 Cleary Ave., Metairie. By appoint-ment only. $30. 504-456-3141, ext. 2248.Kirtan Concert – 8pm w/Girish. CD release concert “Diamonds in the Sun”. Wild Lotus Yoga, 4842 Perrier St., New Orleans. 504-899-0047; Wildlo-tusyoga.com.
The Three Lineages of Buddhism Retreat – 3 days beginning evening of 11/19. (11/19 – 11/21). Suhita Dharma will lecture on the three lineages of Buddhism and lead guided meditations from each lineage. Fee: $195. Location is at the beautiful Flowering Lotus Medi-tation and Retreat Center, Magnolia, MS. Info: 504-905-4090 or visit www.floweringlotusmeditation.org.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20Ortho-Bionomy: Posture & Post Techniques – 9am-4pm (11/20, 11/21). Pain free, principle based technique works with spontaneous self correction to address ineffective postural habits 12 CE credits for LMTs:LSBMT & NCBTMB. Lakeview, New Orleans. 504-352-0039; PureEnergyBodywork.com.Paint and E-Waste Drop-Off at Hollygrove Mar-ket & Farm – 10am-2pm. The Green Project will recycle latex paint and old computers dropped off at Hollygrove Market & Farm, 8301 Olive Street. Call 504-344-4884 or visit: TheGreenProject.org.
Girl Scout Day at Longue Vue – 10am-4pm. Take a guided tour through the lovely house at Longue Vue and leisurely explore the gardens. Girl Scouts and Scout Leaders receive a special ticket price on group tours; taking place every hour on the hour from 10am-4pm. $4/Scouts; $5/Scout Leaders. Pre-registration required. Anna Bell Jones: 504-488-5488 x339. First Degree Reiki Class – 9am-5pm (11/20 & 11/21) w/Phil Morgan. Sacred Directions Healing Sanctuary, Hattiesburg, MS. $250. Lisa Selph: 601-408-4143; NoLaReiki.com.First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm (11/20 & 11/21) w/Reiki Master, Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Reiki promotes and accelerates healing and balance of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to do Reiki for the self and others. No experience needed. Private classes and retreats on request. Pre-registration required. $250. Info/registration: 504-388-2356; NoLaReiki.com.Intro to Ashtanga Yoga Workshop – 2-3:45pm w/Melissa Clark. Learn the fundamentals of the Ashtanga Vinyasa system while examining correct alignment within yoga postures. Level 1. Life Yoga Studio, 5422 Magazine St, New Orleans. $9 or $6/student. 504-267-0380. Yoga Class/Live Music – 3pm w/Girish. All levels class at Wild Lotus Yoga, 4842 Perrier St., New Orleans. 504-899-0047; Wildlotusyoga.com.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21Chant Workshop – 10:30am w/Girish. Wild Lotus Yoga, 4842 Perrier St., New Orleans. 504-899-0047; Wildlotusyoga.com.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23Turkey Tea – 1:30-3:30pm. Children and their ac-companying adults are invited to celebrate Thanks-giving Longue Vue-style with songs, stories, games, and a fall craft. Refreshments served and reserva-tions required. $15/child member, $18/non-member; $25/adult member, $30/non-member. Contact Lydia Vaughn: 504-488-5488 x333.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24Yoga Sadhana – 8-9pm w/Nathalie Croix. Medita-tion plus yoga philosophy study and discussion. Life Yoga Stuidio, 5422 Magazine St., New Orleans. Free. Pre-Registration required. 504-267-0380.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27Holistic/Metaphysical Christian Coffee Gather-ing – 9:30-11am. A community for like-minded, open-minded fellowship without the formal structure of a traditional church service. St. John’s Coffee-house, 535 E. Boston, Covington. Free. Contact Carol Bonnie Poirier: 985-373-2321; churchof-peachinchrist.org.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29Alternative/Holistic Education Meeting – 7:30-9:30pm. Sponsored by House of Broel Foundation Wellness Center, Inc. Potluck 6:30pm followed by a speaker. Free and open to the public. 2220 St.Charles Ave., New Orleans. For details: 504-494-2220.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30Zero Point Energy Demonstration – 6:30-8pm. Quantum physicists have designed a process that infuses zero point field resonance into products that support the body’s capacity to heal itself. Uptown Holistic Center, 723 Hillary St., New Orleans. 504-723-2899.
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sundayDaily Kundalini yoga – 9am. Kundalini yoga class offered daily by donation. Divine Kundalini Yoga, 1223 Baronne St., New Orleans. 866-989-3626. www.yoganola.com.
Spiritual, but not religious? – 11am. If you like what Wayne Dyer and Maryann Williamson have to say, you will love Unity Church of Practical Christianity in Metai-rie.We encourage the transformation of your life through practical spiritual principles. Spiritual discussion group 12:30pm. Please join us for movie matinee on last Satur-day of the month at 1:00pm. 3939–B Veterans Blvd, Me-tairie. Visit: unitychurchofmetairie.org or call 885-7575.
Restorative Relax Deeply Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Taught by Daria Korokhtenkova- Level 1. $9(regular) & $6 (students). Life Yoga Studio, 5422 Magazine St, New Orleans. 504-267-0380.
Transmission Meditation – 6:30pm. Want to help the world and build a stronger connection with your own spiritual nature? Transmission Meditation is the simplest way to do both at the same time says Benja-min Creme. No fee. Uptown, NOLA. For info: www.share-international.org or call Alan at 504-606-8512.
mondayDaily Kundalini yoga – 9am. Kundalini Yoga class offered daily by donation. Devine Kundalini Yoga, 1223 Baronne St., New Orleans. 866-989-3626. www.yoganola.com
“Dog Day at the Spa” – all day. The Peaceful Buddha Day Spa donates 10% of all profits to the ASPCA each Wednesday. Spa offers specialty facials, manicures, pedicures and customized massages. Visit: peaceful-buddhadayspa.com.
LASPCA Wellness Wednesdays – Ensure your pet’s health with annual vaccinations and a wellness check-up. Basic Wellness Exam $20, low-cost spaying and neutering available. By appt.only. 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd, New Orleans. Call 504-368-5191.
Daily Kundalini yoga – 9am. Kundalini Yoga class offered daily by donation. Devine Kundalini Yoga, 1223 Baronne St., New Orleans. 866-989-3626. www.yoganola.com
Covington Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Offering fresh produce, fresh baked breads, prepared foods and plants. Located at The Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire, Covington.
Intro to Mystical Meditation – 10:30am- noon. Strengthen your entire being through a guided medita-tion. Experience the positive, uplifting transformation of your energy. Donations only. Uptown Holistic Cen-ter, 723 Hillary, New Orleans. Contact: Jessica Tregle [email protected]
Crescent City Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. Open air market with fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, seafood, baked breads and pies, bedding plants, dairy products, freshly cut flowers. Weekly Green Plate Special by area restaurant. Located in the parking lot
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Crescent City Farmers Market – 3-7pm. Farmers Market at 3700 Orleans Ave, American Can Co. build-ing, New Orleans, rain or shine.
Daily Kundalini yoga – 9am. Kundalini yoga class offered daily by donation. Devine Kundalini Yoga, 1223 Baronne St., New Orleans. 866-989-3626. www.yoganola.com
Vietnamese Farmers Market – 6-9am. Over 20 vendors set up shop on blankets spread with produce, beyond the courtyards are shops selling Vietnamese baked goods and imported groceries. 14401 Alcee Fortier Blvd, New Orleans East.
Crescent City Farmers Market – 8am-noon. Open-air market with great selection of fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, seafood, baked breads and freshly made pies, bedding plants, dairy products, fresh flowers. Cooking demos by some of the city’s most acclaimed chefs. Located at 700 Magazine, corner of Girod, New Orleans. Visit: crescentcityfarmersmarket.org.
German Coast Farmers Market - East Bank – 8am-noon. Open-air market offering fresh produce, rotisserie meats, fresh meats, fresh pastries/breads, sausages, kettle corn, cracklins, prepared foods, soy candles, goat milk soap and lotions. Arts and crafts 2nd Sat. Ormond
of Uptown Square, 200 Broadway, New Orleans. Visit: crescentcityfarmersmarket.org.
Hollygrove Market & Farm – noon-6pm. NOLA’s only CSA-style market selling each week assorted fresh local and organic fruit and vegetables from LA, MS & AL. 8301 Olive St, NOLA (across from Carrollton Boosters). More details: www.hollygrovemarket.org
Order Vintage Garden Soups – Order by noon Tues-day for delivery on Wednesday. Fresh delicious savory soups developed by our chef. Options for special diets. Free delivery with $15 min or $3 delivery fee. Also pick up at two locations. Visit www.vintagegardenkitchen.org for soups of the week or call 504-620-2495.
Vinyasa Flow – 6:15-7:45pm. Taught by Nathalie Croix- Level 2/3. $9 (regular) & $6 (students). Life Yoga Studio, 5422 Magazine St., New Orleans. 504-267-0380.
TriYoga Center – Deeper Practice – 7pm. An advanced class w/ Laura Ates for those wanting to deepen their TriYoga practice. TriYoga is a flow style yoga. $15 Drop-in. 4300 Dumaine in Mid-City. Call Laura: 504-910-7445 to enroll. More info at www.triyogane-worleans.com
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German Coast Farmers Market – West Bank – 3-7pm. Open-air market offering fresh produce, rotisserie & fresh meats, fresh pastries/breads, sausage, kettle corn, cracklins, prepared foods, soy candles, goat milk soap and lotions. Arts and crafts 4th Wed. Located at 12715 Highway 90, St. Charles Plaza Shopping Center, Site of the old K-mart build-ing Luling, LA
Meditation/Deeksha Blessing – 6:15 pm. Rev. David Florence will facilitate a meditation followed by the blessing. Healing Secrets of the Ages Class begins thereafter at 7pm. 3939 Veterans Blvd. (behind Parran’s PoBoys) Metairie. 504-885-7575.
Meditation & Study Group – 7-8:30pm. 45 min meditation, refreshments, then 45 min. book discus-sion group. Donations. 621 Opalousa Ave, Algiers Point (gate locked 7pm sharp!). Info: 504-905-4090 or [email protected]
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Plantation, 13786 River Rd., Destrehan. For info call 985-359-0190.
Camellia City Farmers Market – 8am.-1pm. Featuring yard eggs, Mediterranean foods, herbs, produce, baked goods, coffee and iced tea, local musicians, tastings and cooking demos. Griffith Park, 333 Erlanger and Second St, Olde Towne, Slidell. Info: 985-640-8291 or camel-liacitymarket.org.
Gretna Farmers Market – 8:30am-12:30pm. Featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, baked goods, dairy, native fruit wines and garden plants. Located in the old train depot, 300 Huey P. Long Ave, between 3rd and 4th streets, Gretna. Info: 504-362-8661.
Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market – 8:30am-12:30pm. Open year round, rain or shine. Free parking. Featuring fresh produce, seafood, bakery items, dairy, plants, prepared foods & hand-crafted items. Plus live music & kids activities. 484 Sala Ave, corner of 4th St., Westwego. Contact 504-341-3424, x 209.
Covington Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. Offering fresh produce, fresh baked breads, prepared foods and plants. Located at Covington City Hall, 609 N Columbia St., Covington.
Mandeville Trailhead Community Market – 9am-1pm. Fifty-plus vendors weekly: Gourmet foods, art, produce and plants. Parking lot of the Mandeville Trailhead on the St. Tammany Trace off LA59. For vendor/entertainment info: Donna Beakley 985-845-4515.
Community Yoga Class – 9:15-10:30am. Taught by Lela Cloud - All Levels. $5. Life Yoga Studio, 5422 Magazine St., New Orleans. 504-267-0380.
Eracism Meeting – 10-11:30am. Join a facilitator-lead focused conversation on various race-related topics and issues. All are welcome. Meetings held at J. Singleton School, 1924 Philip St, New Orleans, 70113. For more info call 504-866-1163 or visit www.eracismneworleans.org.
The Green Project Workshops – 10am-noon. Informa-tive and fun workshops on the many creative ways to recycle and reuse materials. Topics change weekly. $5 fee. Free to members. 2831 Marais St., New Orleans. For topics: www.thegreenproject.org or 504-945-0240.
Hollygrove Market & Farm – 10am-2pm. NOLA’s only CSA-style market selling each week assorted fresh local and organic fruit and vegetables from LA, MS & AL. 8301 Olive St, NOLA (across from Carrollton Boosters). More details: www.hollygrovemarket.org
Friends of the New Orleans Public Library Book Sale – 10am-2pm. Lots of fiction, non-fiction, local & rare books, CDs, DVDs, videos & records plus children’s books. Help rebuild the New Orleans Public Libraries. Book donations appreciated! At the Carriage House behind the Latter Branch Library, 5120 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans
Meditation Group – 2:30-3:30pm. Fairgrinds Coffee House. Sponsored by Art of Living Foundation. 3133 Ponce de Leon, New Orleans. For info contact Allen 504-247-6692.
ACUPUNCTURE
kELLY kIVIkO, L.AC.Louisiana Lic.# ACA.200012530 E. Rutland St., Covington985-869-3299
Acupuncture Works! It is a safe, drug-free approach to managing many common health concerns. Specializing in herbal medicine, pain, stress, women’s health, and more.
VALERIE VIOSCA ACA,LMT,RYT4710 Canal St. N.O. La 70119504-717-5111www.neworleansacupuncture.com
Acupuncture, Massage, & Yoga integrated therapies available. Moxa, Cupping, Shiatsu.Young Living essential oils, Chinese herbal patents, Private yoga lessons, CieAura transparent, holographic
chips for restoring an energetic balance, and more. LMT #4119. By appointment only.
JACk ANTHONY FONTANABreathing Coach 3200 Lake Villa Dr.,Metairie 504-453-9161www.jackfontana.com
Let me guide you through a breathing expe r i ence tha t can r e l ease stress,fear,suppression,anxiety and create a space of healing,acceptance and physical and emotional well be-
ing. Come Breathe, Relax and Let Go!
BREATHING
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JANICE E. POSEY, DVM504-559-0141 315 Lee Lane, #104Covington, LA 70433
Offering a holistic, integrative approach to healing your beloved pet through acupuncture , herba l medicine/nutritional supplements, and food therapy. We treat the patient, not the symptoms. See ad page 9.
ANIMAL HOLISTIC MEDICINE
AVIVA MASSAGE & BODYwORk SPALinda L. Strickland, BA, CHt, RM, LMT601 Lafitte St., Mandeville985-727-9665
AVIVA Massage & Bodywork SpaLogo design #2
Once again for this logo design, we used a circular motif. Circles are reminicent of the body and it's many curves. The AVIVA name stabilizes the central 'flora' figure, by means of the letter "i" as the stem or trunk of the 'flora'. The 'flora' invokes a natural sensation,earthy and calm. The circluar text brings all the elements together and reiterates the AVIVA name as a total massage & bodywork spa.
Discover the difference & feel the peace through massage/bodywork, select spa services & energy work. Integrative, intuitive, customized ap-proach. Aromatherapy at all sessions. LA 1479;E2445. See ad page 24.
BODY SUGARING USA DAY SPADora Ochoa, L.M.T. 1800 W. Causeway Approach., Ste. 122Mandeville, Ph: 985-626-5538www.bodysugaringusa.com
Unique, painless & permanent hair removal, specializing in Brazilian bikini lines. Home of the “Slimmer You” body wrap and cellulite massage. Instant gift certificates on our website.
CHANGE IN MOTION MASSAGE,LLCMel Borne, LMT #4158Northshore Area985.869.2087Relax with personalized in-home sessions. Special-izing in Shiatsu, Swedish and Deep tissue. Custom-ized blending of techniques are incorporated into sessions. Essential oils are used to maximize the healing benefits of your massage. See ad page 24.
THE PEACEFUL BUDDHA DAY SPACarey Mischler, LMT4303 Canal St., New Orleans504-322-2482
Offering unique services that combine therapeutic massage and aesthetics in Mid-City. Discounts available to first responders. 10% of profits donated to ASPCA every Wednesday. See ad page 24.
BODYwORk
AYURVEDA TOUCHGeorgianna Forrest, Cert. Thai Practitioner985-507-2969www.ayurvedatouch.com
Ancient Thai Healing Arts including Thai Yoga Massage, Ayurveda Detox, Chakra Balancing and more. Improves flexibility, reduces stress, fatigue and infertility. Balances mind, body, spirit. LMT # 4661. See ad page 24.
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CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH CENTER & HOLISTIC HEALTHCARE SERVICESDr. Debbi Hannan101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline, Metairie504-454-2000www.hannanwellness.com
Experience the difference! We offer total wellness care: Chiropractic, de-toxification, nutrition, endermologie, DRX-9000 non-surgical spinal decom-pression, cold laser, EB-Cellular Cleanser, Far Infra Red Sauna. See ad page 15.
DR. kELLEY S. PENDLETON221 Saint Ann Dr., Ste 2, Mandeville985-624-9888www.NaturalHealthChiroCenter.com
Wellness & traditional chiropractic care can transform your health through a holistic approach to the body. Gentle, comprehensive, and safe for all ages! See ad page 29.
JOFFRION MITTS, M.ED.Alternative Health Consultant504-897-9670www.healthyhealingforall.com
A form of oxygen therapy. Stress, poor circulation, headaches, backaches, insomnia, depression, asthma? You name it! Oxygen heals! Free one week in-home trial!
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ANDREA SCHEELE, LCSw, LMFTATTACHMENT PSYCHOTHERAPY1303 Amelia St., New Orleans504-899-2686When you experience loss, illness, depression, stress or are going through major life transitions Attachment Psychotherapy will benefit you. Individual, couples, family, parent/child and small group therapy. See ad on page 23.
COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
REV. BONNIE POIRIER985-373-2321www.churchofpeaceinchrist.orgwww.halosofpeace.comFind comfort in choosing an independent minister not affiliated with organized, mainstream religion. Holistic, metaphysical Christian minister, ordained in 1994. Ministries include: weddings, vow renew-als, funerals, divorce ceremonies, baptisms, com-munion, dedications and naming ceremonies.
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ALORACLEANSE1131 S. Tyler St, Covington 985-809-3133www.aloracleanse.com
Colon Hydrotherapy removes stagnant fecal matter and toxic bacteria along with cellular debris. Get relief of unhealthy digestive symptoms and achieve greater
immunity, enhanced energy, clearer skin, improved mental clarity, and a general elevation in mood.
HOLISTIC LIFE4401 Veterans Blvd, Ste 200504-885-8800www.holisticlife.us
A Colonics, Wellness, Weight Loss Day Spa, Colon Hydro-therapy, massage therapy, activated oxygen sauna, ion
foot bath, reflexology, integrated medicine, and other natural /spa offerings. Across from Clearview Mall in the major business area of Metairie.
VIVACITY wELLNESS SPA3333 Kingman St, Ste 102, Metairie504-885-8355www.vivacitynola.com
Reclaim health and vitality by eliminating toxins in the body. We o ff e r Open Sys t em Co lon Hydrotherapy, Far Infrared Sauna with Ozone, Ion Foot Detox and
Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Therapy. Certified Colon Hydrotherapist and member of I-ACT. See ad page 9.
COLON HYDROTHERAPY
SOUTHERN HOMES, LLC Certified Green Builder1-888-660-0123www.SouthernHomes.com
Custom construction and renova-tion specializing in energy effi-ciency and indoor air quality. Certified by National Assoc. of Homebuilders as a Green Builder.
Locally owned, 20 years experience, over 3000 homes built. See ad page 31.
CONSTRUCTION
MIkE ROBICHAUX, DDS1101 Robert Blvd, Ste A, Slidell, LA 70458985-641-8058mikerobichauxdds.com
Offering a holistic and patient-centered approach to dentistry, because we believe the health of the mouth and overall health cannot be separated. We help those we serve make decisions that are in their best interests, based on
their values and goals, by providing state of the art information within a trusting relationship. See ad page 19.
TONY HAMMACk, DDS1101 Robert Blvd, Ste A, Slidell, LA 70458 has a photo from Mike Robichaux ad985-641-8058
Offering a whole person health-centered approach to enhance the patient’s over-all health and wellness. Treating each person with respect as a partner in their own health care. See ad page 19.
DENTIST
BRAIN GYMTanya Simmons BA Ed. Licensed Brain Gym Practitioner/Consultant.New Orleans 504 309 0002/710 [email protected]. braingymnola.com
Teaching Brain Gym in Education, In-service and individually to help any learning difficulties, AD(H)D, reading, writing, attention, memory, performance, success for goals, and the joy and ease of learning. Avail-
able for teachers, parents, children and adults. See website for upcoming trainings/seminars.
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PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS & LIFE COACH Crystal Randolph, HR [email protected] and Life Skills coaching is a strategic partnership in which the coach facilitates enhanced life satisfaction both personally and professionally, helping you to pinpoint what it is you want out of life and devising a plan to make it happen.
BUSINESS CONSULTINGJENNIFER ENGEL, M.ED, LPC5002 Prytania, NOLA, 70115504-813-9130
Licensed Professional Counselor. Holistic Psychotherapy for personal growth, stress, transition, etc. Individual and Group Mind-Body Skills Training (guided imagery, meditation, breathing, relaxation,
tapping, etc). Evening and Saturday appointments available.
O’CONNOR AND FARRELLPSYCHOTHERAPY ASSOCIATESConvenient Uptown Location 504-444-1056/504-430-1104We offer individual, couples, and family psychotherapy to assist you in developing the skills and tools needed to make your life more meaningful and effective. Our goal is to provide guidance, support, and inspiration to assist you in gaining the ultimate benefits of therapy in a caring, comfortable environment.
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EMELIE R. GRANIERHerbalist504-347-0377www.divinewellness.net
Offering Meridian Stress Assessments by appointment. Herbal and nutri-tional therapies to bring the body back into balance. Homeopathic remedies. See ad page 34.
HERBAL MEDICINE
HOLISTIC/ENERGY HEALING
IRENE SEBASTIAN, M.D., PH.D401 Veterans Blvd, Suite 203Metairie, LA 70005504-838-9804www.IreneSebastianMD.com
Offering a holistic approach to health-care: Integrative Medicine, Home-opathy, Functional Medicine, Herbal Therapy, and Nutrition. See ad page 7.
RAUL LLANOS, M.D.Wellness Clinic3749 N. Causeway, Metairie, LA 70002504-834-1050
Integrative wellness clinic offering ayurveda consultation, cosmetic LA-SER procedures, bio-identical hormone therapy, non-surgical treatment for urinary incontinence, best natural supplements on the market, other
medical spa services. See ad page 28.
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
TAI CHI-QI GONGShifu King Lam8132 Willow St, [email protected]
Asian Arts to improve health, fitness, personal safety, rejuvenate energy. Achieve a better mind, body and spirit. Serving New Orleans com-munity for 35 years. www.KingLam-taichi-karate.com. See ad page 17 and calendar for classes.
MARTIAL ARTS
LIVE ART STUDIO4207 Dumaine St., New Orleans504-484-7245www.liveartstudio.com.
Need some pampering? We offer just that in our one on one sessions in hair, massage and aromatherapy. Patti Spring has 32 years of experience in helping clients to fulfill all their personal
grooming and body maintenance goals. Come experience yourself as Live Art. See ad page 7.
HAIR SALONS
LIVE, LOVE AND FENG SHUIEveline Hoffmann Feng Shui [email protected] Feng shui consultations for homes and businesses Find balance and serenity within your home .Make intentional changes in your dwellings and you will alter your life in positive wide ranging ways. Your environment will begin to assist you and you will uncover solutions to your day to day issues and life will improve. See ad page 13.
FENG SHUI
MARYLOU SMITHUptown Holistic Center723 Hillary Street, New Orleans504-723-2899
Set Yourself Freewith the transformational power of PSYCH-KTM
Experience your unlimited power through the gentle processof PSYCH-KTM. Free yourself from traumatic memories,limiting thoughts and addictive behavior. Support what ismost meaningful in the journey of living your life’s purpose.
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PSYCH-K is a process that frees your mind of limiting and self-sabotaging beliefs and replaces them with life enhancing beliefs that lead to great joy, fulfillment and growth.See ad page 13.
ENERGY PSYCHOLOGY
PERFECT FIT SHOES5012 West Esplanade Ave, Metairie [email protected]
Gini Davis, Physical Therapist, Crescent City Physical Therapy (Uptown/Metairie Clinics), has specialized in treatment of foot, ankle and lower extremity problems for more
than 35 years and now offers women’s and men’s shoes with style and comfort to support healthy, pain-free feet. Gini can fabricate new orthotics, or fit your orthotics into new shoes. She and staff provide in-depth knowledge and customer service. See ad page 28.
FOOT HEALTH
BLUE CLIFF COLLEGE3200 Cleary Ave.Metairie, LA. 70002504-456-3141
Train for an exciting, new career as a Licensed Massage Therapist. Earn an Associates degree upon completion of advanced massage training. Inquire about financial aid. See calendar for
information about our $30-student massage clinic.
MASSAGE SCHOOLS
ZUkABABY2124 Magazine St., NOLA 504-596-6540www.zukababy.com
ZukaBaby is a new shop specializing in cloth diapering, babywearing and handmade children’s items. Cloth diapering classes every Saturday. See calendar for other events. See ad page 23.
NATURAL BABY & CHILD
RECONNECTION PRACTIONERLoretta Arthur 985-788-3765 [email protected] www.meetup.comArts of the World Lightworkers 39466Reconnection Healing and the Reconnection connect us to the healing energy, light and information of the universe.
JESSICA TREGLEHolistic Energy Healing504-352-6418www.energyhealing-neworleans.com
Energy Healing is an effective therapy of alternative medicine and holistic health. One releases negativity and gains positive energy! Become more healthy, and thrive at an accelerated pace! Healing occurs physically,
mentally, emotionally, and spiritually!
THOR AGUSTSSON, D.O.232 Barry Ave, New Orleans, 70121 H 504-861-3011 * C 815-520-2891 www.osteopathic.org
With a holistic approach, Osteo-pathic Medicine effectively treats pain without the use of drugs. We treat fibromyalgia, cancer pain, birth trauma, arthritis, chronic head, neck, back, pelvic, and abdominal pain.
Other modalities: Reiki, Bodytalk, Supplement Consultation. See ad page 18.
CHARLY BORENSTEIN-REGUEIRAC-ertified Professional Life CoachCorporate & Life Coaching Services7121 Walmsley Ave, Ste D, NOLA 70125504-259-7726 [email protected]
Elite athletes and executives have coaches. Imagine how much more productive and fulfilling your life would be if you had your own Life Coach. You don’t have to imagine anymore, contact Charly today.
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REALTOR
CHERYL GAUTIER, REALTOR, GREENDorian Bennet Sothebys Int RealtyCell 504-638-7441 [email protected]
Outgoing pet-friendly Realtor with a degree in fine art and a background in health food and natural remedies, car-ing for the needs of buyers, sellers and renters.
REIkI
ELIZABETH OHMER PELLEGRIN, R.M.T.Reiki Master Teacher & Practitioner504-388-2356nolareiki.com • [email protected] 20 years experience in Usui Shiki Ryoho, upholding the highest standards in Reiki classes and Reiki sessions. Practitioner and Teacher of Austra-lian Bush Flower Essence. Also providing Astra-Lite
SOLAR
POwER EARTH SUPPLY, LLC 11 Davis Blvd., 70121504-224-0246www.powerearthsupply.com
Solar powering the Big Easy. We specialize in spinning electricity meters backwards. Each house is analyzed to de-termine the most productive
solar solution. Licensed and Insured. Locally owned and operated. See ad page 32.
SOUTH COAST SOLAR, LLC 2605 Ridgelake Dr.Metairie, LA 70002504.529.SUN9southcoastsolar.com
100% locally owned and operated, South Coast Solar is Louisiana’s largest solar energy company. Call or visit our website to set up a free estimate. See ad page 8.
ODETTE M. HARMSEN, CPTCertified Advanced Practitioner 504 301 4641www.theiasi.org29 years of bodywork experience. Rolf Method of Structural Integration, Massage, Personal Training. LA Lic #4062
SPIRITUALITY
UNITY CHURCH OF METAIRIE3939-B Veterans Blvd, Metairie (back entrance) 504-885-7575 Daily Prayer Line 504-885-7056
Breaking boundar ies th rough transformative thought. A Christian church celebrating the Love of Spirit while honoring all paths. Sunday
service 11am.
STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION/ROLFING
DIVINE YOGA1223 Baronne [email protected] • www.yoganola.com
Kundalini Yoga is considered to be the most comprehensive of yogas, combining meditation, physical practice and breath-ing exercises. All levels of experience are
welcome to all classes. See ad page 21 and calendar for events/classes.
TAPAS YOGA & MOVEMENT STUDIO4413 Chastant St., Metairie 70006www.tapasyoga.net504-302-9264A welcoming sanctuary offering Yoga, Pilates and Belly Dance at various levels to the greater New Orleans community. New students ask for the $7 special.
wILD LOTUS YOGA4842 Perrier St.New Orleans, LA 70115504-899-0047 - www.wildlotusyoga.com
Voted “Best Place to Take a Yoga Classin New Orleans” 5 years in a row by Gambit Weekly readers!
• 40+ classes per week plus workshops, courses, and concerts. • Reasonable Rates
www.WildLotusYoga.com4842 Perrier Street
504 899-0047
Yoga for Everybody!
Gambit’s ”Best Place to Take a Yoga Class” five years in a row. Over 40 ongoing classes per week for beginners and experienced taught by skilled teachers in a peaceful, positive atmo-
sphere. Offering courses, workshops, retreats and concerts. See ad page 25 and calendar for events/classes.
YOGA SCHOOL, L.L.C.603 S. Tyler St., Covington, LA 70433985-893-8834www.yogaschoolcovingtonla.com
A state licensed school and Yoga Alliance registered teacher training certification program at the 200 hour and 500 hour levels. Visit website for more information. See ad page 25.
AMY ARCHINAL, RYT, PRYTPhoenix Rising Yoga Therapyneworleansyogatherapy.com504-899-6167
Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy com-bines meditation, assisted yoga pos-tures, breathwork and client-centered dialogue to promote self-awareness. Discover the wisdom of your body. See
ad page 25.
YOGA
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
YOGA THERAPY
DR. CATHERINE wILBERT, NDPhone: 985-727-3482www.catherinewilbert.comwww.wellnessinnovations.com
Nationally recognized weight loss & wellness expert, author of the book, Mending Your Metabolism. Stop treat-ing symptoms and start getting well! Diabetes, blood sugar control, weight management, women’s health, detox,
performance nutrition and more. Ask about our 12 week “Set on Success” Weight Loss to Wellness Program. End dieting forever!
DR. LISA MARIE CHAMBERS, NDCenter For Functional Medicine723 N. Causeway Blvd, Mandeville 985-237-0277Accurate Clinic2401 Vets Blvd, Ste 16, Kenner504-472-6130www.drlisamariechambers.com
Dr. Chambers works in partnership with her patients to discover, under-stand and address the root cause of their illness. By treating the whole person, she also offers preventive care before serious illness occurs.
NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR
DANIELLE PACIERA, LDN, RD, CCN3618 Magazine St, New Orleans 70115504-889-8771Danielle@365 vitality.com
Cutting edge holistic nutrition services. Specializing in complementary and alternative medicine, therapeutic uses of foods, supplementation, vegetarian nutrition, women’s health, sports per-formance, eating disorders, depression,
addiction, and more. See ad page 8.
NUTRITIONIST
massage & Reiki tables – lightweight and easy to transport. See ad page 23 and calendar for classes.TIANNE D. LASTRAUSUI, kARUNA & RAINBOw REIkI MASTER504-909-3723www.amazingreiki.com
Certified & experienced Master Teacher offering sessions & classes to the Greater N.O. Area. Healing Touch, Pranic Healing, Crystal Heal-ing, Reiki Drumming and Animal
Reiki practitioner. Visit our website for full informa-tion. See ad page 15.
wELLNESS COUNSELING
MICHELE CLAIBORNELife Counsellor504-330-8380www.HealingArtsInternational.com
Michele is today’s Medicine Woman, Natural Healer, Minister and Life Counsellor. Michele has a reputation of inspiring and showing how to bring purpose and joy back into people’s lives, along with health!
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Try out amazing FREE workshops - there’s something for everyone!Time Workshop Stage 1 With Workshop Stage 2 With
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