September 2013 Mile High Natural Awakenings

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13 LOCAL INSIGHTS The Heart of Fitness

by Debra Lin Allen

Study Confi rms Multi-Modal Approach Eliminates ADHD Symptoms by Tami Eslich

The 18-Month Pregnancy: Redefi ning Health at Conception by Karen and Ian Hollaman

A Fit Mind by Lisa Giroux

16 WHOLE-BEING WORKOUTS Moving the Body Opens the Door to Spirit by Lisa Marshall

18 SUGAR MONSTERHow Sweet It Isn’t

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STAYING POWER A Good Trainer Keeps Us On Track by Debra Melani

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10 globalbriefs

11 event spotlight

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18 conscious eating

20 wisewords

22 calendar

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newsbriefsCelebration Fair Sept 6-8The Celebration Fair, Colorado’s largest metaphysical expo,

will be held at the Denver Merchandise Mart Sept 6-8 for a $5 admission. Attend free talks and seminars and browse an ex-hibit hall offering an array of crystals and metaphysical treasures. Connect with gifted astrologers, clairvoyants, tarot readers, psychics and mediums; all readings are $20 for 20 minutes. 451 E 58th Ave, Denver. CelebrationFair.com. See ad page 19.

Emerging Women Live in Boulder Emerging Women Live (EWL), a conference for women

entrepreneurs and change-makers, will take place Oc-tober 10th-13th at the eco-friendly St. Julien Hotel & Spa in Boulder. It brings together Elizabeth Gilbert (author of Eat, Pray, Love), Eve Ensler, Tami Simon, Alanis Morisette, Ani DiFranco and Brené Brown to connect and infl uence change in the world. Topics include crowd funding, thought leadership, self-compassion, fi nancial planning, creative action planning and connecting with customers. There will also be music, poetry, dance, meditation and yoga. EmergingWomen.com. See ad page 21.

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at 225 Union Blvd., #400 in Lakewood. Daley is dual board-certifi ed in integrative/holistic medicine and preventive medicine and chooses to focus on optimizing health, vitality and performance as well as preventing and reversing chronic and degenerative diseases of all kinds. Dr. Daley trained with Dr. Andrew Weil’s integrative medicine fellowship in Tucson, AZ., and he has served as the medical director of the Leonardi Institute, a national leader in intensive preventive medical programs, for three years. 303-462-5344 Nathandaleymd.com. See listing page 29.

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THE CREATIVE LIFE CENTER will of-fer a full slate of classes this fall covering art, music, movement, healing and writ-ing at St. Ambrose Episcopal Church on S Boulder Rd., Boulder. CreativeLifeCenter.org. See listing page 28.

YOGA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED–The 2nd annual Intermountain Iyengar As-sociation’s Yoga Day is Saturday, Oct 5th, noon-8pm at the Iyengar Yoga Center of Broadway, 770 S Broadway in Denver. Volunteers who sign up for a slot will receive a free session. IMIYA.org

FREE CLASS FOR EXPERIENCED YOGIS–Teachers and students with a minimum 6 months experience are invited to Living Yoga, 1776 S Jackson St., #810, Denver for a special class on inversions September 14, 12-1:30pm. Sponsored by InterMountain Iyengar Yoga Association and Yoga Teachers of Colo-rado. Steven or Kelly 303-758-0780 or [email protected].

VOLUNTEER WITH HOSPICE by at-tending The Twilight Brigade’s training Sept 13-15 at the Boulder Center for Conscious Community, 1637 28th St., Boulder. The 20-hr intensive workshop teaches how to comfort the dying and their families. RSVP 720-282-9828 or rsvpbook.com/BLDR0913.

THE HEART OF YOUR GODDESS WEEKEND RETREAT Oct 25-27 at Peaceful Valley Ranch. “We are using the Sacred Divine Feminine to awaken stu-dents to their True Essence or Soul’s Pur-pose for life on what some call the New Earth,” says Shamanic Healer and Teacher Karen Rice King. KarenRiceKing.com

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School Lunches Minus the MeatAs the fi rst school

in the nation to go completely meat-less, 400 students at New York City’s P.S. 244, the Active Learn-ing Elementary School, are treated to eclectic fare that includes black bean and cheese quesadillas, falafels, and tofu in an Asian sesame sauce. “We’ve had a really great response from the kids, but they also understand it’s about healthy options,” says Principal Bob Groff. “Because we teach them to make healthy choices, they understand what is happening and believe in what we’re doing, too.” When the school opened in 2008, the cafeteria served vegetarian meals three days a week. “We started to try out recipes with small groups of students to see what they liked and didn’t like. It was a hit,” says Groff. All meals adhere to U.S. Department of Agricul-ture standards, so students get plenty of nutrient- and protein-dense vegetables. Students are also welcome to pack their own lunches, including meat.

Antibacterials May Make Kids Allergy-ProneAdults’ obsession with antibacterial soaps, tooth-

pastes and other personal care products may be making our children more prone to many allergies, ac-cording to research from the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, in Baltimore, Maryland. While not the direct cause, researchers say such products may impair the development of children’s immune systems. In a study of 860 children between the ages of 6 and 18, researchers found elevated levels of immuno-globulin E (IgE) antibodies in children from households where these products were used. IgEs increase when exposed to allergy-causing substances like pollen, pet dander and certain foods. Urine levels of triclosan, an antibacterial agent used in soaps, mouthwash and toothpaste, provided the strongest link to increased IgE levels and increased allergy risk. Parabens, preservatives with antimicrobial properties commonly found in shampoos, conditioners, lotions and body washes, were strongly associated with allergies to pollen and pet dander. These results confi rm the “hygiene hypothesis” that society’s focus on cleanliness has actually prevented children from getting dirty and developing strong immune systems that are regularly chal-lenged and strengthened by pathogens, say researchers.


Jog or Walk to Live LongerA slow jog around the

block a few times a week can prolong life. The Copenhagen City Heart Study monitored 1,878 joggers for 30 years and found that 44 percent of these subjects are less likely to prema-turely die from any cause than non-runners. Males and females that con-tinued to jog regularly added 6.2 years and 5.6 years, respectively, to their average lifespans. It only takes 1.5 hours of slow-to-average-pace jog-ging a week to reap the longevity benefi ts. Walking is also benefi cial; the National Institutes of Health says it can add up to 4.5 years to the average life expectancy. Seventy-fi ve minutes of brisk walking a week can add 1.8 years to life expectancy after age 40, according to study results cited in PLOS Medicine.

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The Humble Apple May Ace CancerApples are among the world’s

most healing superfoods, thanks to their abundant fi ber and heart-healthy nutrient prop-erties. New research shows that an apple a day may also help keep cancer away. Two major independent cancer research projects, from Poland and Uruguay, confi rm that daily apple consumption can cut the risk of colorectal cancer in half, a unique value among all fruits or vegetables. Other studies documented at GreenMedInfo.com suggest that apples contain com-ponents geared to help stop the growth of liver, breast, esophageal, stomach and multi-drug-resistant cancers. Additional research further associates the fruit with re-lieving diarrhea in children, soothing bowel infl ammation in adults, preventing fl u, facilitating weight loss, protect-ing against gum disease, maintaining brain cells and even slowing the aging process.

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ecotip Global GlamourNatural Beauty Aids from IndiaThe health and beauty aisle at Indian grocery stores includes several natural products in wide use among Indian women. Here are some popular ones available in America. Henna: Women mix powder from the henna plant with water to use as a natural hair dye and conditioner. Coconut oil: Indian women regu-larly massage a natural oil into their scalp before washing to keep their hair healthy and prevent the scalp from dry-ing out and itching. “Coconut oil helps to grow hair long,” advises Bibya Malik, owner of Bibya Hair Design, a salon

chain in Chicago. “It is probably the most widely used hair oil in the Indian subcontinent; amla oil, jasmine oil and other herbal oils are used, as well.” Rosewater: Most often used as a skin toner, some women also like to spray rosewater on their face as a re-fresher. Rosewater has a long history as a fragrance and as a fl avoring in dessert recipes. Ubtan: This mixture of turmeric, gram (chickpea) fl our and herbs is combined with milk or water as a beauty treatment. Indian brides scrub their skin with it in the days prior to their wedding.

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Freebie FruitOnline Mapping Points the Way

Falling Fruit (FallingFruit.org), created by Caleb Philips, co-founder of Boulder Food Rescue, and Ethan Welty, a photographer and geographer based in Boulder, Colorado, uses a map to cite locations of fruits and vegetables that are free to forage around the world. It looks like a Google map, with reported locations marked with dots. Zoom in and click on one to fi nd a descrip-tion of what tree or bush is there. The description often includes information about the best season to pluck plant fruits, the quality and yield, a link to the species’ profi le on the U.S. Department of

Agriculture’s website and additional advice on accessing the spot. Welty compiled most of the half-million or so locations from vari-ous municipal databases, local foraging organizations and urban gardening groups. Additionally, the map is open for Wikipedia-style public editing. He says, “Falling Fruit pinpoints all sorts of tasty trees in public parks, lining city streets and even hanging over fences from the UK to New Zealand.” It also lists beehives, public water wells and even dumpsters with excess food waste.

Oil AlternativeBio-Breakthrough Can Reduce Fossil Fuel UseResearchers at Virginia Tech, in Blacksburg, attest they have succeeded in us-ing xylose, the most abundant simple plant sugar, to produce a

large quantity of hydrogen in a method that can be performed using any source of biomass. “Our new process could help end our dependence on fossil fuels,” projects Y. H. Percival Zhang, the associate professor of biological systems engi-neering who is spearheading the initiative. This environmentally friendly method of producing hydrogen utilizes renewable natural resources, releases almost zero greenhouse gases and doesn’t require costly heavy metals. Most hydrogen for commercial use is pro-duced from natural gas, which is expensive to manufacture and generates a large amount of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. “It really doesn’t make sense to use non-renewable natu-ral resources to produce hydrogen,” says Zhang. “We think this discovery is a game-changer in the world of alternative energy.”


Dr. Eric Pearl and The Reconnection Teaching Team visits Colorado this month for a week with several events in

Denver and Boulder. If you haven’t heard of The Reconnection and Reconnec-tive Healing, you might have heard of Dr. Pearl’s recent visit on the Dr Oz Show, where Dr. Oz was “fl abbergasted” by the on-camera healing he witnessed fi rst hand. A woman who couldn’t raise her arms more than a foot from her hips for more than 20 years – and had tried every medical and alternative modality without success – instantly regained her full range of motion, raised her arms out and up over her head, fi ngers and hands touching, pain-free. According to The Reconnection, a new study by researchers at the University of Arizona has shown that people who have range of motion limitations in their arms and shoulders show a signifi cantly greater level of healing and pain reduc-tion with a 10-minute one-time session of Reconnective Healing than when treated with physical therapy. “Reconnective Healing is a simple, easy-to-learn, healing approach,” says Pearl, “which transcends “energy healing” and its complexity. It accesses vibrational frequencies that are accessible to everyone. Without physically touching people, it frequently has instantaneous and life-lasting results for individuals with range of motion limitations, cancers, depression, AIDS-related diseases, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, chronic fatigue syndrome, rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, chronic pain and muscle aches.” The study, coupled with the Dr. Oz segment, has propelled this revolutionary form of alternative healing into the public consciousness and to the forefront of new healthcare options.

eventspotlight You don’t need medical insurance to take advantage of this new opportunity to heal from chronic pain or serious illness – you can learn Reconnective Healing to assist others and yourself in just one weekend. As part of a Friday night introduction at his seminars glob-ally, Dr. Pearl invites one or more audi-ence members with visible ailments onstage to demonstrate what is often a spontaneous healing response. Dr. Pearl has taught more than 75,000 people how to become catalysts for healings — both for themselves and others. Dr. Pearl is the author of The Reconnection: Heal Others, Heal Yourself - an interna-tional bestseller now translated into 36 languages — a book that relates his transformation from a highly suc-cessful Los Angeles chiropractor into the fi rst Reconnective Healer when his patients began reporting sudden heal-ings even though he physically had not touched them. “We are on the threshold of a whole new era of healthcare,” says Dr. Pearl. “And Reconnective Healing shows that we can take healing into our own hands.” Check September’s calendar to see all events. To learn more, go to www.TheReconnection.com or call 323-960-0012. To see a video clip, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnZz5E3SKvI. See ad on page 22..


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localinsightsTHE HEART OF FITNESSby Debra Lin Allen

Cardiovascular fi tness, usually associated with aerobic activities like cycling or running, is an

excellent predictor of lifespan and quality of life. Qigong practitioners consider the heart to be the home of spirit and self expression, and believe that its optimal fi tness requires conscious nurturing that reaches beyond attention to physical health. The heart is the strongest muscle in the body and the most powerful source of electromagnetic force or Chi fi eld. Thousands of years of Qigong practice have validated two wisdoms: The more we express ourselves in our relationships and daily ac-tivities comfortably and compassionately, the healthier we become; and we must have fun and relaxation each and every day to enjoy excellent health. Industrial and technological advances over recent decades have shifted our values to prioritize comfort over happiness and the health of the Ameri-can population has deteriorated in direct proportion. Joy is at the core of whole fi tness and simple, affordable activities that we enjoy connect us with our true inner selves simultaneously with the deeper meaning of our relation-ships and with Nature’s essence. Here are a few possibilities to consider:

• Wake up 30 minutes earlier and use this time to engage in a simple self-care ritual such as sipping a cup of your favorite herbal tea in quiet contemplation.

• Make an appointment with yourself each day that is exclusive to hav-ing fun, whatever it may be. Be creative and silly and don’t let anything shove these appointments aside.

• Slow Down! Being in a rush is stressful, leads to costly mistakes and wastes life energy. The ancient Taoists said, “When we waste chi, we die faster.”

• Fit 15 minutes of easy walking into your day in or near nature, if possible. Empty your mind as you breathe in the life’s expressions in your surroundings—the sounds, smells and sights. Feel the movements of your arms, legs and lungs in synchronicity with each breath you take. The ancient Taoists also said, “Breath is life.”

• Let your curiosity launch a new adventure. Find a meet-up group that does something you’ve always wanted to try.

At 52 years old, I am the healthiest I have ever been and wake up every morning looking for-ward to all that the new day brings. Early in life, I almost lost my body to illnesses. In my early 20s, I made the conscious, heartfelt decision, despite overwhelmingly suppressive pressures surrounding me, to heal and grow into a wholly fi t being. My energy and stamina for life has be-come so robust that for the past 12 years, I have enjoyed dedicating my waking hours to teaching and mentoring others how to be joyfully fi t. Debra Lin Allen is a nationally respected medi-cal qigong practitioner, qigong teacher and Qi-gong Lifestyle® coach in Denver. 720-427-0406 or [email protected].


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localinsightsStudy Confi rms Multi-Modal Approach Eliminates ADHD Symptomsby Tami Eslich

A study published July 25, 2013 in Frontiers in Child Health and Hu-

man Development found that 81% of the 122 children enrolled in a multi-modal program no longer fi t the criteria for ADHD after 12 weeks. The study used Brain Balance Achievement Centers program consist-ing of sensory motor exercises, cogni-tive exercises and nutritional guidance conducted thrice-weekly for one hour at a time. Sixty percent of treated children achieved a two-grade level academic increase and 35% experienced a four-grade level academic increase in multiple subjects. The untreated control group experienced very little change. All 122 children in the treatment protocol and 22 of the 37 in the control group who were treated pharmacologically prior to the study were maintained on stable doses of their medication.

“The groundbreaking study proves that medication is not the only option to help eliminate the symptoms associated with ADHD and it validates what we have been practicing for nearly 10 years,” said

Dr. Robert Melillo, founder of Brain Balance Achievement Centers. “This study shows that our program actually addresses the primary problem in the brain that is the root cause of ADHD and learning dif-fi culty, and that it actually improves brain function.” Offering alternative solutions to combat ADHD becomes increas-ingly pertinent as recent statistics from the Centers for Disease Con-trol and Prevention report that 11% of US children are diagnosed with ADHD and that number is expect-ed to rise 15-20% each year. The study authors also note that The Na-tional Institute of Mental Health’s Multi-modal Treatment Study has shown that medication has no long-term benefi t for those with ADHD. Tami Eslich is owner of Brain Balance Achievement Centers of Highlands Ranch 303-800-1625 and Golden 303-278-1780. Brainbalancecenters.com. See ad page 2.


The 18-Month Pregnancy:REDEFINING HEALTHAT CONCEPTION by Karen and Ian Hollaman

Pregnancy is perhaps the time of most profound strength and

beauty for a woman. Yet, many women struggle to conceive, to maintain a pregnancy or develop excessive morning sickness or hyper-emesis with pregnancy. For these women, the dream of motherhood becomes a medical endeavor. At Red Tail Wellness, we consider the environment of a woman’s body prior to concep-tion to be just as important as during her pregnancy. Hence, the 18-month pregnancy. For some women, dietary changes can be the answer to infertility and diffi cult pregnancies. A summer 2013 article in proLekare, a Czech medical journal, indicated an infertility diagnosis may indicate a problem with gluten. This protein found in wheat, barley, rye and a variety of other grains can cause tremendous gastrointestinal symptoms, brain fog, depression and yes - infertility and diffi cult pregnancies as well. Some women who had experienced several miscarriages had successful preg-nancies after removing gluten from their diets. While this is not an across-the-board fi x for everyone, it can be a great place to start. Testing for gluten sensitivity markers like anti-gliadin IgG and IgA, as well as the “gold standard” tissue transgluatminase IgA can be a helpful starting place if you struggle with pregnan-cy. Working with a functional medicine practitioner to address the effects of gluten is essential for regaining a balanced body. A balanced brain creates a balanced body and balanced hor-mones. All three are necessary for a happy and healthy preg-nancy. For this reason, we recommend an 18-month pregnancy. A pregnancy should be prepared for just like any other milestone in life: years of school prepare us for careers; months are spent planning weddings and marriage; months are spent deciding which car to buy. By optimizing a woman’s health long before conception, struc-tural, metabolic, hormonal and neurologic balance is addressed, dietary and lifestyle habits are optimized and an ideal environ-ment is created to conceive and grow a healthy, balanced baby. Giving your child the gift of health from the beginning helps cre-ate a bright and limitless future. Planning for and starting a family is a time for joy, although not without its challenges. Creating an ideal environment for concep-tion helps you appreciate the joy and the fun of each step along the way. Functional Medicine that balances the entire body can make pregnancy, and daily life, a time of balance, joy and vitality. Doctors Ian and Karen Hollaman, DC, specialize in Digestive issues, Thyroid imbalances and Childhood Development. 303-882-8447 or RedTailWellness.com. See ad page 9.

A FIT MINDby Lisa Giroux

“You cannot consistently perform in a manner which is inconsistent with the way

you see yourself.”~ Zig Ziglar.

Complete fi tness may also include

the mental fi tness of how we speak to our-selves in our head and the beliefs we hold of ourselves. Whether you are a semi-pro

athlete or a weekly walker, repetitive, negative speech patterns portend a deeper-held belief that may be holding you back. We recognize that our thoughts are measur-able units of energy that allow us to transmit and receive what we are thinking about most of the time. Many look at their surroundings and ‘think’ this is who they are- belly pudge, short temper, short on money, etc. But what if chang-ing your thoughts fi rst could cause your world to change? Would you feel more ‘in charge’ of your life, knowing you have that power? One way to begin to change the beliefs/thoughts that create your world is through cultivating a meditation/breath work practice. My “Simple Practice” is one way to take charge of your mental fi tness. Start your ‘Simple Practice’ today by:

Breathe. Become aware of your breath by expanding the belly on the inhalation, engag-ing the Powerful Pelvic Point, and bringing awareness within.

Be Grateful- begin to mantra “thank you thank you thank you…” with meaning and the vibration of gratitude immediately improves our outlook-be thank full to make your tank full.

Drink a large glass of water: (1Liter per 50 lbs of body weight per day is suggested). Water begins to cleanse and purify the residue left behind by negative thoughts.

Repeat this simple practice 3x a day and hold your attention within for 90 seconds. Your brain waves will slow down to relaxing, alpha waves, you will sleep better and you will begin to feel more positive and connect-ed. As your thoughts improve in quality so will your brain chemistry causing “Fit Mind!”

Rev. Lisa Giroux is an Energetic Life Strategist. 719-839-0461 or LisaGiroux.com. See listing page 30.


WHOLE-BEINGWORKOUTSMoving the Body Opens the Door to Spirit

by Lisa Marshall

Twenty years after the yoga craze introduced Westerners to the possibil-ity that the two seemingly incongruous goals could be intertwined, the spiritu-ality-fi tness link has spread well beyond the yoga mat. It has spawned fusions ranging from Body Gospel, a Christian workout tape, and Jewish Yoga classes to triathlon programs rooted in Native American teachings and Buddhism-based running meditation workshops. In addition, creative instructors have been fusing body/mind/spirit classics like yoga and Pilates with hard-core cardio disciplines like spinning and boxing. Half of all U.S. fi tness clubs now offer mind/body programming, according to the IDEA Health & Fitness Association, and the portion of classes dedicated to “mind/spirit” versus just “body” is on the rise. “The newer programming is bal-anced 50-50, rather than the 80-20 body-mind split of the past,” estimates Sandy Todd Webster, editor in chief of IDEA’s publications. At a time when, according to the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life, the number of people that identify with “no organized religion” continues to grow (topping one-fi fth of Americans and one-third of U.S. adults under 30), more people than ever are exploring exercise as a path to both fl atter abs and deeper self-discovery. “We have spent so long focusing on the mind and the brain… but that is not the whole story,” says Pierrat. “The somatic, or physical, expression of spirituality is the future.”

In the ZoneThe notion that intense dancing or a long run could spark what feels like a spiritual awakening makes sense to Philadelphia-based research neurosci-entist and physician Andrew Newberg, author of How God Changes Your Brain. A pioneer in the fi eld of integra-tive “neurotheology”, he has for years used brain imaging technologies to study the impact religious or spiritual practices like deep meditation, intense prayer and speaking in tongues have on the brain. Exercise, he says, pro-vides many of the same effects. In addition to prompting a surge of feel-good endorphins, a highly strenu-ous workout is one of the few activities

It’s the Sabbath, a day of prayer, and millions of people across America

are quietly sitting or kneel-ing, humbly communing with a power greater than themselves. But inside the Alchemy of Movement studio in Boul-der, Colorado, the Soul Sweat faithful are connecting with their higher power in a different fashion. In bare feet, and wearing yoga pants and tank tops, they fi nd a place before a wall-to-wall mir-ror while a slow, Afro-Brazilian rhythm vibrates the wooden fl oor. At the urging of instructor Chan-tal Pierrat, they let their arms and necks go limp, shaking off the week’s stresses via a sensual, full-body

writhe she calls “the fl ail.” As the World Beat playlist picks up the pace, Pierrat leads the group through a funky, rave-like series of dance moves aimed at “opening up” the hips and chest and something less tangible deep inside. By

song fi ve, the sweat is fl owing and some are dancing unabashedly, eyes closed, lost in the music. Others are smiling broadly, making eye contact in the mirror. The sense of joy and interconnected-ness in the room is palpable. “Exercise can be a powerful gateway to the spiritual,” observes Pierrat, the founder of Soul Sweat, a highly choreographed, spiritually charged dance workout.

“Exercise can be a powerful

gateway to the spiritual.”

~ Chantal Pierrat


that can lead to simultaneous activa-tion of both sympathetic (fi ght-or-fl ight) and parasympathetic (calming) nervous system reactions. “Normally, when one of these is active, the other one shuts down, but when people drive one or the other to a very heightened level of activity, there is some evidence that the other turns on too,” explains Newberg. That intense dual fi ring can paradoxi-cally lead to an interruption in sensory information traveling to areas of the brain that control our sense of ourselves at any moment. “Not only do you have this great feeling of energy and calm-ness, but you tend to lose your sense of space and time,” he notes. Newberg’s own research also sug-gests that when people “surrender” themselves in a spiritual practice, the frontal lobe (the practical part of the brain that keeps our thoughts in check) quiets. He speculates that something similar may happen in the midst of, say, a marathon or intense dance, enabling out of the ordinary thoughts and feelings to surface. “It can allow for creativity—a blending of different, more intuitive ideas in ways you don’t nor-mally mix things,” comments Newberg. So, is exercise able to only make us feel like we’re having a mystical experi-ence, or is it somehow actually open-ing a channel to the divine? Newberg declines to go there, commenting that a brain scan tells what’s going on in the brain, not in the soul. Yet he has no doubt the two are inextricably linked. He says, “There are many well-known examples of intense experiences, like Sufi dancing, generating spiritual expe-riences for people.”

Whole-Being WorkoutsMarcus Freed is one of those people. He grew up in a traditional Jewish fam-ily in London, England, and attended a rabbinical seminary in Israel. Still, he felt that something was missing in his spiritual life. “I thought, ‘God has

created us with a body. Why aren’t we praying with our body?’” Freed says that Biblical text often references the body: King David, in the Book of Psalms, says, “Let all my bones praise the creator.” The Jewish Talmud refers to a rabbi that “stretched his spine with a prayer of gratitude.” Yet, Freed observes, the physical elements of daily spiritual practice have been largely forgotten over the centuries. When he discovered yoga, it fi lled a gap for him. “I found a way to draw upon this incred-ible spiritual literature but ground it in the body, so that experience is not just in the head, but also in the heart.” Thus, Freed founded Bibliyoga, which launches each class with a Hebrew or Kabbalistic teaching, followed by poses that incorporate its themes, as refl ected in his book, The Kosher Sutras: The Jewish Way in Yoga and Meditation. The practice, now taught in cities around the United States and Europe, has prompted the birth of similarly religion-infused classes, including Christ Yoga, and the Jewish Yoga Network. “A lot of people separate things, saying they’ll get their spirituality from one place and their exercise from somewhere else,” says Freed. “I think they are missing out.”

Mindful SportsThe spirituality-exercise link likewise resonates through other traditionally solo pursuits such as triathlon activities and running, in which many athletes say a more mindful approach to train-ing has infused their sport with more meaning, and in some cases, improved their performances. Ironman Marty Kibiloski, formerly a competitive marathoner and road racer, led what he terms a “high achievement, low contentment” life for years, measur-ing his self-worth by timed results that never quite satisfi ed him. In 2006, he attended a Running with the Mind of Meditation three-day workshop, based on Rinpoche Sakyong Mipham’s book

of the same name. The retreat combined with his newfound interest in Buddhism, completely redefi ned running for him. Kibiloski prefers to steer clear of the word “spiritual” (which he sees as somewhat ambiguous) when describing what he now experiences when running. Instead, he frames it as a vehicle for self-discovery, a mobile meditation that provides the intense focus and freedom from distraction that enables him to “awaken to how things really are.” He now leads the retreat that proved pivotal for him, drawing more than 100 runners each Labor Day weekend to the Shambhala Mountain Center, in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. Partici-pants learn to focus on the cadence of their footfalls, their breathing and their surroundings to, as he puts it, “move meditation beyond the cushion.” He re-marks, “It trains you to have your mind be still when your body is active, which is how you are in everyday life.” Triathlete Mark Allen credits his work with Brant Secunda, a shaman and teacher in the Huichol Indian tradition of Mexico, for enabling him to over-come negative self-talk and physical stresses and go on to win the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, six times in the late 1980s and early 90s. He notes, “In every one of my physical workouts, I also focused on training the spiritual aspect, so that when I got that chatter in my head, saying, ‘This is too hard’ or ‘I want to quit,’ I could go to a quiet place, rather than a negative one.” Based on their book, Fit Soul, Fit Body: Nine Keys to a Healthier, Hap-pier You, the pair conduct workshops around the country on how to strength-en both soul and body by intertwining both. “Some people think you are only spiritual when you are praying, but when you are moving your body, that is an intensely spiritual experience, too,” says Allen. “It’s my way of saying, ‘Thank you for letting me be alive.’”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer near Boulder, CO. Connect at [email protected].

“Mobile meditation… trains you to have your mind be still when your body is active, which is how you

are in everyday life.”

~ Marty Kibiloski

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“If you have to ask yourself, you are,” advises Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, a renowned integrative physician in Kona, Hawaii, and author of Beat Sugar Addiction Now!

The dangers of excessive sugar consumption, especially of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), are well known. Yet such cheap, corn-based sweeteners account for nearly 56 percent of all sweeteners, especially in beverages. The average American annually consumes 152 pounds of sugar, compared to 109 pounds in 1950, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A large portion is ingested as sugary liquids, including juices and an average of 46 gallons of soft drinks a year—compared to 11 gallons 50 years ago.

Puts on PoundsCertainly, high-calorie sugars trigger weight gain, but it may be news that calories from sugar act differently in the body than those from other foods. “Fat doesn’t make you fat. Sugar makes you fat,” states Dr. John Salerno, director of The Salerno Center for Complementary Medicine, in New York, Tokyo and Sao Paolo, Brazil. “Eating carbohydrates quickly raises blood sugar (glu-cose), prompting the release of insulin to transport the glucose not immediately needed for energy, to the cells,” Salerno explains in his new book, The Salerno Solution: An

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SUGAR MONSTER

How Sweet It Isn’tby Kathleen Barnes

Ounce of Prevention, a Lifetime of Health. “If there is more glucose than you need, the remainder is stored in the liver and muscles as glycogen, and then converted to fat.”

Killing EffectWhile the negative effects of excess sugar consumption have been documented for decades, “Evidence is mount-ing that sugar is the primary cause of obesity, plus many chronic and lethal diseases,” says Osteopathic Physician Joseph Mercola, of Hoffman Estates, Illinois, who runs the highly popular natural health website, Mercola.com, and has authored books that include The No-Grain Diet and Sweet Deception. “Excessive fructose consumption leads to insulin re-sistance that appears to be the root of many, if not most, chronic diseases,” says Mercola. Beyond the obvious asso-ciation with obesity, hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, liver and heart disease and Alzheimer’s have all been linked to sugar, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Informa-tion at the National Institutes of Health. “Sugar, in excess, is a toxin, unrelated to its calories,” says Dr. Robert Lustig, an endocrinologist and professor of clini-cal pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco. “The dose determines the poison. Like alcohol, a little sugar is fi ne, but a lot is not. And the food industry has put us way over our limit.” Sugar can be addictive, continues Lustig. “It has clear potential for abuse. Like tobacco and alcohol, sugar acts on the brain to encourage subsequent intake.”

Healthy SweetenersStevia, a powdered extract of a South American plant, is the most popular natural sweetener, delivering no calories or blood sugar swings; 200 to 300 times sweeter than sugar, a little goes a long way. Look for a product with no additives.

Sucanat—minimally processed, dehydrated cane sugar juice—is a reasonably healthy alternative, especially to sub-stitute measure for measure in baking. Because it metabo-lizes like sugar, it too will cause blood sugar swings; also note that both agave and “raw” sugar, which is merely less refi ned table sugar, have similar effects.

“Am I a sugar addict?” There’s an easy way to tell.

Everyday Sugar Addictsby Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum

A solution to sugar addiction is simply to stop eating sug-ars, especially any form of corn syrup. Drink more water and take a high-quality multivitamin, plus other supple-ments as necessary. Here are the four characteristics of people that tend to obsessively seek sugar.

Chronically exhausted and looking for an energy boost Stressed out and suffering from adrenal exhaustion Cravings caused by excessive presence of yeast/candida Hormonally related cravings


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Honey, while not calorie-free, is high in heart-healthy fl avonoids and anti-allergens, and may even help lower cho-lesterol, according to a study from University Hospital Gies-sen and Marburg, in Germany.

Maple syrup carries calo-ries, but is also a rich source of polyphenol anti-infl amma-tory antioxidants. A University of Rhode Island, Kingston, study suggests that maple syrup may help manage Type 2 diabetes.

Molasses, while not calorie-free, is a worthy alternative if weight isn’t an issue, since it’s a good source of minerals, especially iron.

Raw monk fruit (avoid processed Nectresse), a small, sweet melon native to China and Southeast Asia known as luo han guo, has traditionally been used in herbal medicine. It is touted as being low in carbs and is 200 to 300 times sweeter than sugar.

Coconut sugar is generating excitement largely because of its low glycemic index (35) and low carbohydrate quali-ties. This optimum option is a good source of potassium, magnesium, iron, boron, zinc, sulfur and copper.

All fruit contains fructose, but in a natural state—not synthesized as a vegetable product like corn syrup. Fruit also

comes loaded with health benefi ts, so eating it in moderation works, especially fruits and berries that are low on the glycemic index, a measure of carbohydrate effects on blood sugar levels.

Kathleen Barnes has authored many natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

Corn Syrup Hides in Processed Foods

Most of us might suspect that high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) lurks in soft drinks, baked goods, candy and other sweets, but substantial amounts permeate many processed foods. Key culprits include:

Notes: HFCS sometimes hides on labels as inulin, glucose-fructose syrup, isoglucose and fruit fructose, among others.

Sources include several online publications and food product labels.

Applesauce Bottled steak and barbecue sauces Breads Breakfast cereals (including low-calorie ones) Canned soups

Catsup Canned vegetables Cottage cheese Flavored yogurt Juice drinks Salad dressings Spaghetti sauce

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Longtime supermodel Sarah DeAnna believes in our ability to shape both our life—and our

looks. Raised by a single mom in the small farm town of Jefferson, Oregon, DeAnna made her way to Los Angeles after putting herself through college, earning a degree in international business marketing from Oregon State University, in Corvallis. While she planned to pursue a graduate degree in business at the University of California, a chance meeting with a photographer at a Hollywood café instead launched her career as an international fashion model, realizing a childhood dream. This natural health trendsetter has since appeared in Vogue, Elle and Marie Claire, and walked the runway for such internationally renowned de-signers as Dolce & Gabbana, Versace and Stella McCartney. DeAnna credits her success to her commitment to modeling a healthy, balanced lifestyle. In her new book, Supermodel You, she debunks myths about modeling, fi tness and beauty, explaining how beauty emanates from the inside out.

The Allure of Confi denceSupermodel Sarah DeAnna’s

Universal Beauty Secretsby April Thompson

How does self-awareness bring out one’s natural beauty?Self-awareness starts with being aware of your actions and their effects. For example, if you’re not paying attention to what you eat and how you feel after-ward, you won’t realize that your body may be sending you signals about the quality of what you’re eating. How you walk also affects your body in more ways than you realize. Being

alert to little things that may be throw-ing you off balance—like carrying more weight on one foot or turning a foot out when you walk—are small steps to developing self-awareness. When a Harvard University study informed a group of hotel housekeepers that didn’t consider themselves physically active that they were actually exercising all day long, they all lost weight. The only difference was their awareness of their work as exercise.

Why do you believe that models that follow less severe diets and workout regimens are better off?Restrictive extremes put enormous stress on your body, which is a lead-ing cause of unhealthy weight gain. When I fi rst started out, I didn’t know that I was eating too little and work-ing out too much and too hard. Then my agent told me to ease my exercise and start eating some healthy fats again, which the body needs. When I stopped overdoing it, I both felt better and achieved my target weight. There isn’t any one kind of diet or exercise practice that’s right for ev-eryone; it’s all about having a positive relationship with food and your body.

What are some of your favorite tips for getting a good night’s sleep?I make sleep a priority, even if it means missing out on late night fun. Tune in to what is keeping you awake, whether it’s what you are reading, watching or eating before


bedtime, and change it. Creating a sleep ritual is helpful; I light candles and lower music in the house to wind down long before when I want to be asleep.

How do models manage to look like a million bucks on a modest income while they await their big break?Confi dence is the most beautiful thing. Good posture makes you look thinner and better-looking. It’s not the number of pounds that matter; you know before you step on the scale if you are happy with the way you look and feel. As for fashion, it’s not just what you wear, but how you wear it. How clothes fi t is important. We all have different shapes, and even models will have “muffi n tops” if the pants aren’t hitting their hips in the right place. Rather than focus on the size, focus on how a gar-ment looks on you.

You’ve been told that you aren’t “commercially beauti-ful”. How can each of us re-frame the way we think about our own appeal?I’m sometimes told I’m too edgy-looking or too strong-featured. But as my agent says, if everyone liked me, I would just be ordinary. You need to love whatever is different about you. Cindy Crawford has a noticeable mole; Tyra Banks has a large forehead. These models turned such “fl aws” into per-sonal trademarks that set them apart.

The industry can be unkind to older models. What lessons have you learned from watch-ing your predecessors?The modeling business is fi nally real-izing that society wants to see more natural-looking women, so they are bringing back the older supermodels, and they look amazing. We are even seeing models in their 80s now as an awesome positive representation of older women. It’s all about having a positive outlook and embracing who and what you are.

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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CHECK DATESSustainable Solutions Meetup/Thrive Movement Solu-tions Group–7-9pm. Pursue the initiative process to add legislation to the Colorado ballot in 2014 requiring manda-tory labeling of GMOs in Colorado. Journeys for Conscious Living 7401 W 59th Arvada. 303-731-6695. J4CL.com.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 1 Non-Denominational Church Service–1:30pm. Medi-tation and a spiritual message. Free aura healing/chakra balancing clinic. Rev. Lauren Skye, Offi ciating Minister. Rocky Mountain Miracle Center 1939 S Monroe St, Denver. 303-282-9439 or InnerConnection.org.

Eckankar Worship Service–10:30-11:30am. Under-stand how Divine Spirit (the ECK) works in our lives. Reading from the ECK works, HU Song, contemplation, music, connection. Free. Eckankar Center of Boulder Valley 1800 30th St., #208 Boulder. 720-466-3322 or eckankar-colorado.org.

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 2 Happy Labor Day!Hypnosis for Your Psychic Sense Class–9:30am-4pm. 6 sessions give you permission to be psychic, clear blocks and open your abilities. Recording incl. $80. La Quinta Inn 7190 W Hampden Ave, Lakewood. Karen Fox, Psychic & Hypnotherapist. 303-942-0646 or AspenProgram.com.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 3Yoga in the Art District–7am. Mondays and Thurs-days Vinyasa fl ow at 7am. BharArt is THE location for yoga in the Art District! $5 Drop-In. FREE! BharArt 938 W 8th Ave, Denver. Jesse Dickey 720-328-3581 or BharArt.com.

Dances of Universal Peace–7pm. Bring the experi-ence of prayer from many world traditions into the body, voice, heart and spirit. $10 suggested donation. Sunrise Ranch, 100 Sunrise Ranch Rd, Loveland. Register at SunriseRanch.org.

Energy Clearings–5:30-6:45pm. 15-min Energy clearing & Chakra tuning. Remove non-useful en-ergy to feel relaxed, light and positive. Drop-ins welcome. Free! Yoga of the Mind Classroom, 8 E 1st Ave., #103 Denver. David Stevens 303-668-2358 or [email protected].

New Moon Oneness Blessing Deeksha and Meditation–7-9pm. Come for a Oneness Deeksha and Meditation and experience the energy of the New Moon. Deeksha is a Divine intelligent energy transfer that causes a neurobiological transformation within the brain of each receiving individual. It is not a teaching or concept, but rather an experience or process that supports all paths or beliefs. $10 love offering. Journeys For Conscious Living, 7401 West 59th, Arvada. 303-731-6695. J4CL.com.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 5 6-week Tele-Class Meditation For Living Program – morning or evening. Learn by phone! Explore benefits of meditation and learn easy, effective skills to relax/recharge and manage energy. Lauren Skye. Fee incl recordings. $180/early $200/day of. Inner Connection Institute Denver, 975 Lincoln St., Denver, 303-282-9439.

Creative Field Conference–thru 12/8 Featured keynotes & workshops by don Miguel Ruiz, Jr., Daniel Gutierrez, and David Karchere. Concert on Sat evening w/featured artist Incendio. Sunrise Ranch, 100 Sunrise Ranch Rd, Loveland. RSVP CreativeFieldConference.com.

Esoteric Evening: Provocative Answers to Your Deepest Questions About Life–6:30-8:30pm. Ex-pose ideological beliefs which are the fabric of self identity so they can be transcended. Free. A Mission Meeting Room, Denver. RSVP Val 303-339-0807. Amissionwop.org

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6Expanding Your Core Wisdom–Fridays thru 10/11 6-8pm. Go deeper into your intuitive nature and work with the planet’s energy grids to eliminate drama. Jasmine Dragon Tai Chi Studio 1539 S. Broadway Denver. RSVP Patricia 720-519-8457 or patricia@refl ectedspirit.com

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 7Aura Clearing/Chakra Balancing Healing Clin-ic–1:30-2:30pm. A healing is like an energy shower, where unnecessary energy is cleared and clarity and contentment are restored. Free. Inner Connection Institute North Side, 4325 Harlan St, Wheat Ridge. 303-257-4797.


Psychic Experiences Social–2-4pm. Have you had psy-chic experiences, premonitions or seen ghosts? Discuss your experiences and meet the Aspen Program faculty. Free. La Quinta Inn 7190 W Hampden Ave, Lakewood. Karen Fox 303-942-0646 or AspenProgram.com.

Aspen Fundamentals of Psychic Development–Noon-4:30pm. Psychic ability is a learned skill-everyone has it! Make better decisions by using your whole mind. 13 steps build a solid foundation to effectively access your psychic abilities. How to know that what you are getting is psychic. Learn to move through blocks. Self-assess your abilities. 60-page handbook. Karen Fox, Psychic & Director, Aspen Program. La Quinta Inn 7190 W Hampden Ave, Lakewood. Register at AspenProgram.com. Karen Fox 303-942-0646

Intro to Reconnective Healing–4pm. Mary Beth and Joan discuss the Reconnective Healing story and give live demonstrations. $5. Body Mind Spirit Celebration Expo, Denver Merchandise Mart 451 E 58th Ave Den-ver. Rm 3. Booth #133. Alex Lovejoy 303 808 6075 or [email protected].

Chili Fest–2-6pm. Great food-chili samples and gourmet grill cheese from Cheese Louise, great beer by Avery Brewing Company, kids inflatables, rock wall and activities for the whole family. Community Park 1350 Coalton Rd, Superior. StudioZDental.com.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 8Energy Clearings–Noon-1pm. 15-min Energy clearing & Chakra tuning. Remove non-useful energy to feel re-laxed, light and positive. Drop-ins welcome. Free! Yoga of the Mind Classroom, 8 E 1st Ave., #103 Denver. David Stevens 303-668-2358 or [email protected].

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 96-week Tele-Class Meditation For Living Pro-gram–6:30-8pm. Learn by phone! Explore the benefi ts of meditation and learn easy, effective skills to relax/recharge and manage energy. Lynn Austin. Fee incl recordings. $180/early $200/day of. Inner Connection Institute North Side location, 4325 Harlan Street, Wheat Ridge. 303-257-4797 or InnerConnection.org.

Aura Clearing/Chakra Balancing Healing Clin-ic–6:30-7:15pm. A healing is like an energy shower, where unnecessary energy is cleared and clarity and contentment are restored. Free. Student readings avail-able by appt-$25. Inner Connection Institute inside the Balanced Body Center 975 Lincoln St, Denver. 303-282-9439 or InnerConnection.org.

Grand Opening of Shen Dao Acupuncture–3-7pm. Learn about acupuncture and bodywork(craniosacral, AMMA Therapy and Myofascial Release.) Grand opening specials, refreshments and raffle. Free. Shen Dao Acupuncture, LLC 2750 S Wadsworth Blvd, D-103 Denver. Maria Mandarino, LAc, DipAc(NCCAOM), RMT, NCTMB 720-670-0098.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 10Brain Balance Parent Presentations–6:30-7:30pm. Informative program for parents of children 4-17 who are struggling with academic, behavioral, emotional or sensory issues. Free. 2 locations: 1970 E County Line Rd #G, Highlands Ranch RSVP 303-800-1625 OR 1211 Avery St, #101, Golden RSVP 303-278-1780. BrainBalanceCenters.com

Intro into your Intuition–7:30-9pm. Relieve stress, achieve your goals with less effort and enjoy a calmer life-

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Coping with physical illness, emotional upset, chronic pain, job burnout, work-life imbalance or relationship stress? The Chopra Center-Perfect Health Lifestyle Pro-gram will help you heal. The program teaches you a powerful regimen of Ayurvedic practices and techniques designed to: *balance the mind-body-spirit *enhance nutri-tion *reduce emotional turbulence *restore vitality *re-awaken the senses. Hosted by

Clinix Healing Center, presented by Devon Beninga of the Ananda Ayurveda & Yoga Therapy Studio. Pre-reg required by Sept 24. Info [email protected] or call 303-895-7298.

ARVIGO TECHNIQUES OF SELF CARE – MAYAN ABDOMINAL THERAPYOctober 5th, 12th, and 19th, 10am-6:30pm

Self care practices through the Maya healing lineage. Join Certifi ed Arvigo Therapist Naomi Boggs for this fun, experiential class. Learn the anatomy & physiology of the abdominal and reproductive organs and how to apply self care techniques to restore health. Includes herbal medicine from the rainforest, nutritional health, & other self care remedies. These techniques are for you to apply to yourself only. CEU’s offered for midwives, massage therapists and acupuncturists. All levels welcome. $375.

Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism, 2900 Valmont Road, Unit F-1, Boulder. To register contact Naomi Boggs @ www.mayamoonhealingarts.com or 808-269-1697.

BECOME A MASTER HERBALIST! BEGINS SEPTEMBER 2013Gain expertise for clinical practice in 500 hour, case-based program. Weekends. Theory, medicine making, herb walks, student clinic. Just for Health School of Re-fl exology and Healing Arts. State Approved. Check website for fall Aromatherapy and Meridian Therapy CE classes . 303-320-4367 [email protected], www.justforhealth.net

ESSENCE OF HEALING WITH ERIC PEARL September 13, 7pm

The Reconnective Healing principle is simple, and the outcome is revolutionary. There are healing frequencies that transcend the limitations of human ability and imagination. By opening to it, without preconceived agendas, we are able to restore balance and harmony in our lives and, as such, transform our bodies, hearts, minds, and souls in ways that otherwise may seem impossible. Eric Pearl, founder, will discuss the Recon-nective Healing story and give live demonstrations on a limited number of audience

participants.$18. Embassy Suites Denver-Downtown/Convention Center, 1420 Stout Street, Denver. Info Mary Beth Kennedy [email protected] or 303-589-8006.

style. Come to this FREE class to learn to easily hear your intuition. David Stevens 303-668-2358, [email protected]. Registeryogaofthemind.com.

Energy Clearings–5:30-6:45pm. 15-min Energy clearing & Chakra tuning. Remove non-useful energy to feel relaxed, light and positive. Drop-ins welcome. Free! Yoga of the Mind Classroom, 8 E 1st Ave., #103 Denver. David Stevens 303-668-2358, [email protected].

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 11Explore the New Frequencies of Healing–7pm. Eric Pearl leads exercises that allow you to experience the Reconnective Healing frequen-cies. $44. Colorado Free U, Eisenhower Chapel 293 Rosyln St, Denver. Alex Lovejoy 303-808-6075 or [email protected].

Improve Your Energy Boundaries with Ground-ing and Centering–6:30-8:30pm. Cont’d 9/18.

Eliminate stress in 10 mins/day for people with “busy minds” and people-intense professions. $39. Yoga of the Mind, 8 E 1st Ave, #103, Denver. David 303-668-2358.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 12Free Reconnective Yoga Workshop–5pm. Uniting the practice of yoga with Reconnective Healing creates a powerful new way to align your body, mind and spirit. Embassy Suites Denver-Downtown/Convention Center, 1420 Stout St, Denver. Mary Beth Kennedy 303-589-8006 or [email protected].

Reconnective Animals Workshop–7pm. Reconnec-tive Healing is a globally recognized healing practiced that is quickly and easily learned for personal well-ness. Free. Embassy Suites Denver-Downtown/Con-vention Center 1420 Stout St, Denver. Renee Coltson 480-595-0888 or [email protected].


FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 13Trance Medium Healing Clinic–7pm. Open Chan-neling 7-7:30ish. Free. Followed by Healings/$10. Facilitating re-alignment and cleansing of the spiritual body through channeling, energy readings and individual clearings. Rocky Mountain Miracle Center 1939 S Mon-roe St, Denver. 303-282-9439 or InnerConnection.org.

Essence of Healing Presentation–7pm. Eric discusses the Reconnective Healing story and give live demonstra-tions.$18. Embassy Suites Denver-Downtown/Conven-tion Center 1420 Stout St, Denver. Mary Beth Kennedy 303-589-8006 or [email protected].

Joel Salatin, Can We Feed The World?–9/13 Farm-to-table dinner at 5:30 followed by presentation 7-9 pm. Sunrise Ranch, 100 Sunrise Ranch Rd, Loveland. Register at SunriseRanchCulinaryAcademy.com.

Friday the 13th Open House–5-8pm. Evening of healing, Curanderismo, Readers, Faerie Tea, John of God crystal light bed, Chiro, Native American crafts, etc. Love offering. Healing Hands Health Center 620 Miller Ct, Lakewood. Judith 303-914-8132 or [email protected].

Volunteer Training for Hospice–7pm Fri-5:30pm Sun. The Twilight Brigade, a national nonprofi t recognized by the U.N., hosts a dynamic, life- af-fi rming weekend workshop. Suggested donation of $100. BC3 1637 28th St, Boulder. 720-282-9828 or [email protected].

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14Trance Medium Healings–10am-Noon. Receive channeled healing energy and wisdom in response to your questions and transform your whole being. “This is the most powerful healing technique I know,”

Bill Davis, $20/20 mins. RSVP David 303-668-2358, [email protected].

Boomchakra-aka Boom–2-4pm. Energy aware-ness, movement and Power. Explore each Chakra’s healing functions w/experiential set of exercises, meditations, Qigong and Feldenkrais movements. Littleton Yoga Center 10146 W San Juan Way #120, Littleton. RSVP Patricia 720-519-8457 or [email protected].

Herb Walk and Yoga–9-11:30am. Uplifting yoga session, morning of exploration, refl ect and ground over lunch (provided). Early $28; $35 after. Meadow Point Elementary School, 17901 E Grand Ave, Aurora. Body Back Health Center. RSVP by 9/11 Shelly Cain 303-369-9727 or [email protected]

Intro to Labyrinth-A Contemplative Art Work-shop–9am-4pm. Explore the Labyrinth as a symbol of spiritual journey and intro to art as metaphor for contemplative experience. $90+$12 materials. Creative Life Center at St. Ambrose Episcopal Church 7520 S Boulder Rd, Boulder. [email protected].

Spirit Journey, Level 1–10am-5pm.Healing Dome east of Boulder. Learn the history of ancient spiritual practices and “journey” to meet your Spirit Teacher and Power Animals. $150 includes book, CD, and kit of Earth Acupuncture rods. RSVP Karen Rice King, 303-665-0175. More info at KarenRiceKing.com.

Maitland on the Main Stage–8-8:45am. Through a trance channel, ticket holders receive answers from Spirit Maitland. Attendees can watch live streaming video of Maitland providing answers via their computers. Buy tickets at www.stageit.com/eclecticverve. $15

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 15Herb Walk and Yoga–9-11:30am. Yoga session, morning of exploration, refl ect and ground over lunch (provided). Early $28; $35 after. James A. Bible Park, 6802 E Yale Ave, Denver. Body Back Health Center. RSVP by 9/11 Shelly Cain 303-369-9727 or [email protected]

Yoga High Festival–9am-3pm. For every level of yoga and interest around mind/body/spirit wellness; vendors, speakers and other entertainment. $50 rsvp online in advance; $65 at door. Evergreen Lake House. RSVP Evergreenrecreation.com, Register Now, or info destinationsatori.com or 303-601-1654.

Community HU Song–10:30-11am. Denver or Boul-der Community HU song, an ancient name for God sung for spiritual upliftment. Free. Eckankar Center of Denver 5800 E Evans Ave., Eckankar Center of Boulder Valley 1800 30th St., #208. 720-466-3322 or HUColorado.org.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 17Energy Clearings–5:30-6:45pm. 15-min Energy clearing & Chakra tuning. Remove non-useful en-ergy to feel relaxed, light and positive. Drop-ins welcome. Free! Yoga of the Mind Classroom, 8 E 1st Ave., #103 Denver. David Stevens 303-668-2358 or [email protected].

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 18If Not Now When?–6:30-9pm. Cont’d 25th. Heart-centered discussion regarding Advance Health Care Directives for medical emergencies or end of life care. $60+$10 materials. Creative Life Center at St. Ambrose Episcopal Church 7520 S Boulder Rd, [email protected].

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lookingaheadTUESDAY, OCTOBER 1A Basic Meditation 5-Weeks–7-9pm on Tues-days. Transform your life, create change, meet your Guardian Angel/Spirit Guide, feel positive and healthy. Early/$165, Regular/$180. Journey Within; Inside Rishi’s Crossing Yoga 2730 S Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Anita 720-413-7303 or AnitaDestino.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5Metaphysical Fair–10am-4pm. Readers (in-sights!), vendors (food, jewlery, oils, soaps), bodyworkers (refl exology and foot baths). Some-thing for everyone. All are welcome to experience something new. Free. Unity Temple of Denver 1555 Race St, Denver. 303-377-4838.

Savoring the Second Half of Life–9am-Noon. Question your preconceived notions regarding ag-ing and make your dreams come true. $45. Creative Life Center at St. Ambrose Episcopal Church 7520 S Boulder Rd, Boulder. [email protected]

Pendulum Dowsing & Earth Acupuncture–Sat & Sun, Oct. 5-6, 10am-5pm. Lafayette. Learn how to dowse the property and install copper L-rods to reduce stressful energy fi elds, resulting in greater health and well-being. $390 single or $340 couple. Cost includes tools to dowse and cure your home, training manual, pendulum, and book In the Mind of a Master by Anderson and Spurling. Instructor Karen Rice King, Master Dowser, 303-665-0175. More info KarenRiceKing.com.

OCTOBER 10TH – 13THEmerging Women Live Conference - Women Change-Makers Join Together to Share, Inspire and Create. The inaugural emerging women live includes such luminaries as Elizabeth Gilbert, Eve Ensler, Tami Simon, Alanis Morisette, Ani

2013DiFranco, Brené Brown and many more. St. Julien Hotel & Spa, Boulder. EmergingWomen.com.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 25

The Heart Of Your Goddess. Enter another world at Peaceful Valley Ranch, Friday 4 pm - Sunday noon, Oct. 25-27. Release unwanted blocks and deepen connection with your inner Goddess. Create ink and paint images with Teresa Dunwell, Reiki/Master and creative coach. Co-facilitator Karen Rice King, per-sonal growth and spirituality teacher for over 30 years. $390 includes room, meals, and workshop supplies, 3 days/2 nights. RSVP by Sept. 26 with Karen 303-665-0175. More info KarenRiceKing.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1Life Destiny Immersion–Explore what is most sacred to you and allow your passion to shape the direction of your Life. One-day retreat held at the Chalet at Sunrise Ranch, 100 Sunrise Ranch Rd, Loveland. 877-786-0078. Register at Emissaries.org.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10WHOLE MAN EXPO with Athena Festival–9am-5:30pm, Ramada Plaza Denver North, North-glenn. $20. Mensanthology.com/whole-man-expo

JANUARY 18-23, 2014

Revitalize Your Life–Holistic Health Re-treat–Sedona, Arizona. Lodging, Meals, Classes, Workshops, Excursions and Personal-ized Health Assessments included. L’Auberge Resort, Sedona. Sponsored by Lime and Lotus. Dr. Stephanie Zgraggen, DC, CNS, CCN 714-465-9045 or LimeandLotus.com.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19Thyroid Disorder Seminar–5:30pm. Learn how managing your thyroid can help you lose weight, sleep better and gain the energy of your youth with Dr Steve Tashiro. Free. HealthSource of Lakewood 963 S Kipling Pkwy Lakewood. RSVP 303-985-5540 or CoLifeChangingCare.com.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 20LGBT Artist Exhibition–4-11pm. Punchbowl, raffl e giveaways and live performances throughout the eve-ning as we highlight the LGBT creative community in Colorado! Free. BharArt 938 W 8th Ave, Denver. Jesse, Luke or Haggai BharArt.com.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21Thyroid Disorder Seminar–10am. Learn how managing your thyroid can help you lose weight, sleep better and gain the energy of your youth with Dr Steve Tashiro. Free. HealthSource of Lakewood 963 S Kipling Pkwy Lakewood. RSVP 303-985-5540 or CoLifeChangingCare.com.

Intro to Step into Core Wisdom–2-4pm. Learn to work your energy in concert with others in this intro to creating your own reality or “Core Wisdom.” Littleton Yoga Center, 10146 W San Juan Way #120, Littleton. RSVP Patricia 720-519-8457 or patricia@refl ectedspirit.com

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 24

Identifi cation, Surrender, Balance and Mas-tery–9/24, 10/1 & 10/8, 6:30-9pm. “Refreshed – Renewed - Rewired” a workshop with Ken Ludwig. Through movement, music, meditation, exercises and yes - FUN! - Ken guides you through considerable brain-storming, creating a space for each other, allowing each participant to express and seek some personal guidance. $97 incl workbook and access to Ken via email for 4 wks.. Suggested RSVP 9/17. Journeys For Conscious Living, 7401 West 59th, Arvada. 303-731-6695. J4CL.com. MakingItOutAlive.com

Chipotle Food Film Series: Eating Alabama–6-8 pm. The series includes food provided by Chipo-tle, a screening of the fi lm, and a post-fi lm panel discussion. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St, Denver.720-865-3580 or [email protected]. Botanicgardens.org

Energy Clearings–5:30-6:45pm. 15-min Energy clearing & Chakra tuning. Remove non-useful en-ergy to feel relaxed, light and positive. Drop-ins welcome. Free! Yoga of the Mind Classroom, 8 E 1st Ave., #103 Denver. David Stevens 303-668-2358 or [email protected].

Guided Meditation–Explore meditation using the Yoga of the Mind methods with David Stevens. This meditation fl ies by so fast you won’t believe it! Forget all the stuffy ideas you have about medi-tation. $10. 303-668-2358, [email protected] or yogaofthemind.com.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 26Do I Really Need Hormones?–6pm. Dr Katia Meier and the Clear Sky Medical Team discuss how hor-

mones protect against all diseases of aging and why there’s a “window” for protection. Free. Clear Sky Medical 9085 E Mineral Circle #260, Centennial. RSVP 303-790-7860.

Illuminating the Subtle Body–6:30-8:30pm. Learn why the fi eld of energy medicine is poised to revolutionize our approach to healing and disease. $30. Creative Life Center at St. Ambrose Episcopal Church 7520 S Boulder Rd, Boulder. [email protected].

Learn Tarot in 4 weeks–7:15-9pm. 4 Thurs. Learn my Super Simple Tarot Card Reading Method. Class limited to 12. $144/4 wks, $111 by 9/19. Yoga of the Mind, 8 E 1st Ave, #103, Denver. David Stevens, 303-668-2358. Yogaofthemind.com

Planthropology:The Myths, Mysteries, and Miracles of our Garden Favorites–7-8:30pm. Author Ken Druse will share his passion for plants. $15/mem; $20/non-mem. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St, Denver. 720-865-3580 or [email protected]. Botanicgardens.org

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28Weekend Meditation For Living Program–10am-3pm Sat & Sun. Explore benefi ts of meditation and learn effective skills to relax/recharge and manage energy. Lauren Skye. Incl recording. $200/early $225/door. Inner Connection Institute 975 Lincoln St, Denver. 303-282-9439 or InnerConnection.org.

It’s All About Health and Beauty–8:30am-12:30pm. Healthy beauty products and services, fi tness, interactive booths, screenings and food demos. Free. Cherry Creek Athletic Club 500 S Cherry St, Denver. Mile High Healthy Happenings Deb Martin 303-929-4972 or Joyce Meyer Ponzi 303-818-6354.

Trance Channeling with Maitland–5:45-8pm. Gallery-Style event with Aspen Program for Psychic Development. Attendees can ask ques-tions of Spirit Maitland and hear her trance channeled response. $15. LaQuinta Inn & Suites, 7190 W Hampden Ave, Lakewood. Register at Bit.ly/1cZwWPM


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Yoga–Offered daily at Ananda Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy. Check website for details. AnandaYogaTherapy.com, click on Schedule tab, Yoga Classes. 4415 Eldridge St, Golden. 303-895-7298.

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Exercise the Gentle Tai Chi Way–6-7pm. Graceful exercise for stress reduction and other health conditions. Series of movements in a slow, focused manner w/ deep breathing. Jasmine Dragon Studio 1539 S Broadway #A Denver. Sifu David 720-690-2005.

Learn the Arts at Sunrise–7-9:30pm. Also on Thurs. “Expanding Vision Through Creative Expression” teaches beginners and experts alike the process and techniques for creating expressive works of art. Sunrise Ranch, 100 Sunrise Ranch Rd, Loveland. RSVP SunriseRanch.org.

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Free Energy Clearings–5:30-6:45pm. 15-min Energy clearing & Chakra tuning. Remove non-useful energy to feel relaxed, light and positive. Drop-ins welcome. Free! Yoga of the Mind Classroom, 8 E 1st Ave., #103 Denver. David Stevens 303-668-2358 or [email protected].

wednesdays

Free Energy Healings; Aura Clearing and Chakra Balancing–6-7pm. A healing is like an “energy car wash” that releases negative energy to create the life you desire. Free. Journey Within; Inside Rishi’s Crossing Yoga 2730 S Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Anita 720-413-7303 or AnitaDestino.com.

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Discover the Whole Body Vibration Machine-the ZAAZ–9:30-10:30am. Ride the ZAAZ and feel the benefi ts! Reduce chronic pain, tone muscle and lose weight. Free. Caritas Center 5723 Arapahoe Rd, Boulder. RSVP Jeanne Natre 720-837-6143 or [email protected].


Aura and Chakra Healings-Drop-In–6-7pm. 10-min energy cleanse releases negative thoughts, emotions, pain and fear. Replenish with positive energy and feel great! Free. Boulder Psychic Institute 1332 Pearl St, Boulder. 303-530-0920.

Psychic Readings–7-8:30pm by appt. Learn about your soul essence, past lives, and aura. Questions about relationships, career, money, health, etc., are welcome. Free. Boulder Psychic Institute 1332 Pearl St, Boulder. 303-530-0920.

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ACUPUNCTURESHEN DAO ACUPUNCTURE, LLC2750 South Wadsworth Boulevard, D-103, DenverMaria Mandarino, LAc, DipAc (NCCAOM), RMT, NCTMB720-670-0098 www.MariaMandarino.com

Acupuncture is a safe, gentle, and natural approach to treating pain and illness, or for just keeping healthy. We can help you with pain, autoim-mune disorders, fertility, allergies, digestive problems, fi bromyalgia,

migraines, anxiety, depression, PMS, and more. We also specialize in Craniosacral Therapy, AMMA Therapy, John Barnes Myofascial Release and individualized Bach Flower formulas. Locat-ed in the Bear Creek section of southwest Denver, adjacent to Lakewood and Littleton.

BLOGS & WEBSITES

BLOGS BY BETH Beth Anderson720-261-3155 www.blogsbybeth.com

Are you having trouble fi nding the time to update your Word-press website? Or maybe you’ve always wanted to have a blog or website but you don’t know where to start? Blogs by Beth

helps people bring their passions to the internet through a blog or website at a reasonable price. We also help people with their SEO campaign and social networking.

CONSCIOUS EVENTS & SPEAKERS

JOURNEYS FOR CONSCIOUS LIVING7401 West 59th Ave., Arvada 303-731-6695 www.J4CL.com

Discover and develop a life of passion, pur-pose and contribution. Journeys for Conscious Living (J4CL) is an or-ganization leading the world in conscious liv-

ing, hosting world class events, speakers and event center (space rental) to empower people to create thoughtful changes in living their lives every day, thus creating the space and energy to stay centered and expand the community. J4CL invites you to co-create opportunities, collaboration and communities for individuals and businesses to reach their full, highest potential, while experiencing love, joy and transformation. See ad page 24.

COUNSELINGCOLORADO eTHERAPY, LLCClaudia Reiche, MA, NCCOffi ce Locations: Longmont and BoulderE-mail and Skype counseling from the comfort of your home303-332-2900 [email protected]

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I am a registered psychotherapist and National Certifi ed Counselor, and I can help you via e-mail, Skype, and in-person counseling. Specialty services are available includ-ing counseling for INTROVERTS, LIFE TRANSITIONS, TINNITUS, HEARING LOSS, STRESS MANAGE-MENT and more. Please e-mail me for a free consultation.

DENTISTSTUDIO Z DENTALTom Zyvoloski DDSAesthetic Excellence and Holistic Family Care1017 E South Boulder Rd, Ste B, Louisville303-666-7110 StudioZDental.com

If you’re the type of person who cares enough about your body to shop for organic produce, why not give the same thought to your dental health? At Studio Z Dental, we use only the safest, most natural products with each of our

clients. Curious about mercury safe dentistry? Check out our videos at www.studiozdental.com/videos.

VIBRANCE DENTISTRY WITH DR. CATE VIEREGGER7400 E Crestline Circle, Ste 230Greenwood Village303-770-1116 www.VibranceDentistry.com

Whether your goal is to encourage a healthy attitude towards oral health in your children or ease your own anxiety about dental procedures, our friendly staff and relaxing atmosphere will change the way you approach dental care. At

Vibrance Dentistry, we believe that oral healthcare should be a pleasant and relaxing experience. Our state-of-the-art equipment and spa-like amenities allow us to offer services that transcend traditional dentistry and promote whole-body wellness. See ad page 29.

DOG TRAININGMISHA MAY FOUNDATION DOG TRAINING & RESCUELorraine May, Executive Director303-239-0382 [email protected]

Adopt your best friend today! We rescue dogs and cats and foster them until we fi nd a forever home. Classes in Understanding Dogs with positive

reinforcement techniques and Dog Trainer Apprentice to become a dog trainer utilizing behavior science and holis-tic approaches. Many more classes – see our website for adoptable animals and classes. See ad page 8.

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JOURNEY WITHIN W/ ANITA DESTINOInside Rishi’s Crossing Yoga2730 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood720-413-7303 www.anitadestino.com

A safe place for people interested in creating change in their lives, Journey Within helps you focus on spiritual growth, developing your intuition and personal development. Give to yourself

with Free Energy Healings, Angel Healings, Guided Meditations, Meditation Classes, Workshops and Intuitive Readings/Healings. Join us for a Free Aura Clearing and Chakra Balancing held every Wednes-day from 6-7 pm, open to everyone.

ESSENTIAL OILSdōTERRA WITH BILL SCHAEFER303-668-7072www.mydoterra.com/iq

Did you know not all brands of es-sential oils are the same? Some are not pure. And some use synthetics, losing the power of the oil. Learn about essential oils and what they can do for you. Oils can be a safe

alternative for “Over the Counter” medications and your health. We offer classes and events to help you have a better understanding of the use of oils for daily living.

FAMILY PRACTITIONERCLEAR SKY MEDICAL with Dr. Katia Meier. Now Board Certifi ed in Anti-Aging. See full listing under PHYSICIAN or see ad page 12.

HEALTHY AGINGCLEAR SKY MEDICALKATIA I. MEIER, M.D.Panorama Falls9085 E Mineral Circle, #260, Centennial303-790-7860 www.ClearSkyMedical.com

Now Board Certifi ed in Anti-Aging. Feel your best at any age with Dr Katia Meier, Board Cer-tifi ed Holistic MD specializing in whole body health inside and out with customized approaches to

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HOLISTIC GROWTHCREATIVE LIFE CENTERMarcia Chadly and Eva MorrellBoulder/Louisville 303-635-0691info@CreativeLifeCenter.orgwww.CreativeLifeCenter.org

Find the “You” you love! Renew spirit, body, and life while enjoying the com-munity at Creative Life Center classes and events. Explore: Contemplative Art, Qigong, SoulCollage®, Labyrinth, Savor-ing the Second Half of Life, Creating Ad-

vanced Directives, Drumming, Body Energy, and More. Visit our website for more information and to register.

HOLISTIC SKIN CARENATURAL SKINCARE CLINICJessica Fanning, Medical Esthetician, Laser Specialist & Healing Diets Coach720 14th St., Golden, CO 80401720-340-2263 www.NaturalSkincareClinic.com

At the Natural Skincare Clinic in down-town Golden, we believe the journey of well-being begins and ends with the treat-ment of body, spirit and mind in a relaxing and nurturing environment. We provide skin, body and holistic nutrition therapies

that are safe, effective and detoxifying without com-promising their eco-friendly roots. Treatments include: facials, waxing, clinical skincare such as microderm-abrasion, chemical peels, sun spot removal, facial vein therapy as well as holistic nutrition. Jessica specializes in anti-aging, teen and adult acne treatments. COM-PLIMENTARY CONSULTS.

INTEGRATIVE HEALTHNATHAN DALEY, MD. Dr. Daley is Colorado’s only physician with double board certifi cation in integrative/holistic medicine and preventive medicine, and has trained with Dr. Andrew Weil. See

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CLEAR SKY MEDICAL with Dr. Katia Meier. Now Board Certifi ed in Anti-Aging. See full listing under PHYSI-CIAN or see ad page 12.

RED TAIL WELLNESS CENTERSIAN HOLLAMAN, DC4520 North Broadway, Boulder303-882-8447 www.RedTailWellnessCenters.com

Are you tired, foggy-brained, gaining weight for no reason, have elevated cho-lesterol and other symptoms of thyroid disease, but your thyroid levels are “nor-mal?” Go beyond the “traditional” stan-dard of care to Ian Hollaman, DC, who

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RED TAIL WELLNESS CENTERSKAREN HOLLAMAN, DC, LMT4520 North Broadway, Boulder303-882-8447 www.RedTailWellnessCenters.com

Women, are you looking for a different standard of care for you and your children? I was given a second chance at life because of a holistic chiropractor’s understanding of how the body heals itself when given the proper support. I offer women and children

the same hope and care I had been generously given. If you or your family struggles with health issues please contact the Red Tail Wellness Center so I can help you take fl ight again and let your health soar. See ad page 9.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINENATHAN DALEY, MD. Dr. Daley is Col-orado’s only physician with double board certifi cation in integrative/holistic medicine and preventive medicine, and has trained with Dr. Andrew Weil. See full listing under

PHYSICIAN: BOARD CERTIFIED HOLISTIC.

KIDS: LEARNING/BEHAVIOR DISORDERS

BRAIN BALANCE ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS303-278-1780, Golden 303-800-1625 Highlands Ranch (University and C-470) Ages 4-17www.BrainBalanceCenters.com

A learning disorder is like a weed, you have to get to the root of the matter! At Brain Balance Centers, we tackle your child’s learning, behavioral or develop-mental challenge head on- with a unique, drug-free, whole-child approach that goes

beyond symptoms to address root causes. Whether it’s reading, writing, math or just a problem of focus....every child deserves the opportunity to reach their fullest aca-demic and social potential. Stop in or call to learn more about how the Brain Balance Program can help your child succeed. Now open in Highlands Ranch. Free 1/2 hour consultation and tour. See ad page 2.

LIFE TRANSFORMATIONBJ BROWN, MSW, CIBPBody-Centered Psychotherapist, Shamanic Practitioner, Reiki MasterIn Boulder 303-808-4006 www.wolfheals.com

Experience a compassionate and powerful container in which you access the source of your well being. Recognize a deeper sense of wholeness, integrity, passion and joy. BJ Brown brings her commitment, pres-ence, humor and expertise in the areas of

relationship, trauma, spirituality, life transition, addiction, and body-mind awareness. Retreats, long distance con-sultations and healings also offered. Read her published book, “The Six Gates of Completion - A Companion in Life’s Transitions”, available on her website, The Boulder Bookstore, The Tattered Cover, and Kindle. Begin trans-forming your life today!

classifi edsBUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Work from Home - NO SELLING, NO INVEN-TORY. FREE WEBSITE, FREE TRAINING. Contact Heather at 303-910-7093 or fi ll out form at WorkGreenToday.com

Looking for a way to bring in extra money? Maybe even a second income? Come change the world with us - one child at a time! We are look-ing for health-minded people who have a heart for helping others. If you like to educate others, believe in the power of whole food nutrition, and want to make a difference, this might be a fi t for you. Please contact Heather @ 303-753-2665 for details and questions. Have a healthy, happy day!

ENERGETIC HEALING

Worth the Mountain Drive ~ Three Very Unique Treatment Rooms that Harmonize the Mind, Body & Spirit! Visit CottageofWell-Being.com for more information or call Lea at 970-328-3392.

HEALTHY PRODUCTS/SERVICES

Body Wrap: Lose 6-24 inches from head to toe. The Body Wrap helps tone, tighten, and fi rm while detoxifying the body.At Body Back Health Center, we offer The Body Wrap, Massage , Facials , Wax-ing , Herbal Health Coaching and more to come. A natural living spa visit bodybackhealthcenter.com

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Clear Sky Medical P.C., a leading edge preventive and functional medicine clinic, is looking for a Nutritionist and a Physician Assistant. Positions may be part or full time. A minimum of two years’ experience and basic computer skills are necessary. Request more information and/or eligible applicants may send an application letter, CV and two refer-ence letters to [email protected]

MAN SEEKING WOMAN

Mature man seeking relationship with a woman of similar interests. Financially stable, health-oriented with excellent health; I work in the Healing Arts. A concert pianist who enjoys hiking, biking and astronomy. Esoteric and meditative. I have a passion for Mountain Biking, telescopes, astronomy and especially the Moun-tains. I enjoy acoustic and classical music; along with education, philosophy and poetry. I have an open schedule to travel and explore. Email Don at [email protected]

PROFESSIONAL SPACE FOR RENT

Two redecorated offi ces in Victorian building for rent, f/p time. A/C, partially furnished, centrally located outside downtown Denver. One is plumbed for colonic closed system. 303-777-2555.


CLEAR SKY MEDICAL WITH KATIA I. MEIER, M.D.Panorama Falls9085 E Mineral Circle, #260, Centennial303-790-7860 www.ClearSkyMedical.com

Now Board Certifi ed in Anti-Ag-ing. Feel your best with Dr Katia Meier, Board Certifi ed Holistic MD specializing in whole body health inside and out for children and adults. Customized approaches to

Healthy Aging, Bio-Identical Hormone Replace-ment therapy, Nutritional analysis and Therapy, Medical Aesthetics and non-surgical rejuvenation treatments, Homeopathy, Herbology, Naturopathic Medicine, Personalized Detoxifi cation Programs, Medical Weight Loss for men and women. Treat-ing all ages and most insurance welcomed. Make your appointment today. See ad page 12.

PIANO: PRIVATE OR CLASS

KEYBOARD MAGIC STUDIO Evelyn Billberg303-629-9209 Home Lessonswww.keyboardmagic.com

Discovering the Genius Within! Join us on this ex-citing journey. We’ll help you fi nd that place within, bursting with music and waiting to be discovered

and expressed through the keyboard. Instruction is presented in a manner which will advance the stu-dent’s skill and enjoyment as rapidly as possible. This special instruction will help the student under-stand harmony and theory and use that knowledge to play beautiful music. PIANO MARVEL: This new computer interactive piano course is used for interested students in the Keyboard Magic Studio. It is fun and dynamically instructive.

MASSAGEIN TOUCH MASSAGE THERAPY WITH BRENNA WITT, LMTKittredge Village, 26030 Hwy. 74, Kittredge303-526-0038 [email protected]

Do you have sore muscles, an injury with per-sistent pain or just need to relax? Allow your mind and body to melt into my capable hands at In Touch Massage Therapy, located on sce-nic Hwy 74, just minutes from Evergreen..

Enjoy your fully customized massage with Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Tissue and/or Hot Stone while listening to the soothing sounds of Bear Creek and bird songs outside the window. New client special! $45 for an hour; $65 for 1.5 hours or the package: buy 5 and get the 6th free! Gift Cer-tifi cates are available. Call or email for your massage today!

NUTRITIONCLEAR SKY MEDICAL with Dr. Katia Mei-er. Now Board Certifi ed in Anti-Aging. See listing under PHYSICIAN or see ad page 12.

PHYSICIAN: BOARD CERTIFIED HOLISTIC

NATHAN DALEY, MD, MPH 225 Union Blvd. #400, Lakewood 303-462-5344 www.nathandaleymd.com

Dr. Daley, who trained with Dr Andrew Weil, is Colorado’s only double board-certifi ed physician in integrative/holistic medicine and preventive medicine. He spe-cializes in disease prevention and chronic complaints while creating individualized

programs combining: cutting-edge nutrition, exercise techniques used by elite athletes, sleep optimization, mind-body, stress-management, environment, lifestyle modifi cation, herbal/nutraceutical supplements, Ayurveda, bioidentical hormones, pharmaceuticals, motivational in-terviewing, advanced labs and referral to both complemen-tary and conventional specialists as needed.

Tell’em You Saw It In Natural Awakenings!

MERCURY FREE * LATEX FREE * SEDATION DENTISTRY * GENERAL AND COSMETIC DENTISTRY

VibranceDentistry.com • 7400 E. Crestline Circle • Suite 230 • Greenwood Village • 303-770-1116

HEALTHY IS BEAUTIFUL

CATE VIEREGGER, D.D.S

Your smile…the ultimate accessory

Dr. Cate Vieregger believes that

dental health plays a SIGNIFICANT

role in your overall health. A

SPECIAL diagnostic appointment

will help us UNDERSTAND your

individual needs and desires. We will

work with YOUR other holistic health

partners to provide optimal care.

PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE

NATHAN DALEY, MD. Dr. Daley is Colorado’s only physician with double board certifi cation in inte-grative/holistic medicine and pre-ventive medicine, and has trained with Dr. Andrew Weil. See full

listing under PHYSICIAN: BOARD CERTI-FIED HOLISTIC.

PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT

THE ASPEN PROGRAM FOR PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENTExplore Your Potential! Karen Fox, Ph.D., Director303-942-0646www.AspenProgram.com

We are all psychic! Improve your innate psychic abilities to make better decisions for your life or to become a profes-sional. Take the classes you are drawn to or get a certifi -cate in Psychic (Clairvoyant,

Clairaudient, Claircognizant+), Medical Intuitive, or Spirit Medium. We have a variety of classes and instructors.


RECONNECTIVE PRACTITIONER

LOVEJOY THERAPY WITH ALEX LOVEJOY, MA, CHT.1800 30th St. Suite 307, Boulder303-808-6075 / www.lovejoytherapy.com

These sessions allow for one to attune and come into harmony with the new frequencies. It is ‘off the body’ yet it affects one’s DNA and reconnects one to their essence. Alex Lovejoy has trained in the healing arts for 20 years. This work has profoundly shifted

Alex’s inner connection with the Divine and produced deep healing experiences with her human and animal clients.

SOLARGOLDEN SOLAR614 10th Street, Golden720-278-5253 www.GoldenSolar.net

A solar system for your home or busi-ness has never been so affordable and painless! You know solar is good for the environment, but it’s also great on

your wallet! Hedge yourself against ever-increasing elec-tricity rates and infl ation. Clean, quiet, maintenance free, reduce pollution and CO2 emissions. Increase your prop-erty’s value. Colorado owned and operated with master electricians and professional installers. Respectful, clean and quick work. Solar incentives, tax credits and rebates available – ask us today! Buy or lease options. Installation guaranteed for 10 years. See ad page 6.

SPIRITUAL COUNSELORRENEE ELLIS, MA CMTPsychotherapy, Intuitive CounselingPast Life Therapy, Energy HealingLocated in Central Denver720-984-9575 www.liveyourknowing.com

Release the past, create the future and experi-ence your life from a whole new perspective. Move into a rich and joyful life with guidance and support as you travel through signifi cant life transitions, transform grief, and fi nd clarity about

your life path and purpose. Renee is a unique guide who weaves together traditional counseling techniques with in-tuitive abilities, energy healing, personalized Bach Flower Essence formulas and past life therapy without regression. Her focus is on grief and loss, life transitions, fi nding and stepping onto one’s path, spiritual development, releasing phobias and healing from chronic pain. Individual sessions and classes. Free 30-minute consultation.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH

ENERGETIC LIFE STRATEGIES: INFORMATION FOR TRANSFORMATIONRev. Lisa GirouxReiki Master/Teacher, Certifi ed NOW, Spirit Guide, Akashic Records and Prayer practitioner 719-839-0461 [email protected] FB/reikiwithlisa

Make the shift toward more self awareness and spiritual growth with my private phone coaching pro-grams. Learn simple ways to cul-tivate more well being and peace of mind with my foundation program

“the Simplicity of Spirituality” teachings. Peace on Earth begins with Peace of Mind. Namaste. Book one phone session/get one 1/2 price!

INNER CONNECTION INSTITUTECHURCH OF INFINITE SPIRITMain Offi ce: inside Balanced Body Center975 Lincoln St, Ste 202, DenverDenver: 303-282-9439 Wheat Ridge: 303-257-4797www.Innerconnection.org

Create the life you de-sire through our easy, ef-

fective, supportive techniques. A non-denomi-national, spiritual sanctuary offering clairvoyant reading and healing services, meditation classes, psychic development programs, ministerial ser-vices, and ordination programs. Locations in Denver and Wheat Ridge. Free aura clearing and chakra balancing in Wheat Ridge every Sat-urday 1:00 - 2:00pm. Free open channel clinic in Denver at the Rocky Mtn Miracle Center on the 2nd Fridays of the month at 7pm. Spiritual Services on 1st Sundays at RMMC, 1:30pm. Everyone Welcome! Call for more information. 303-282-9439. See ad page 6.

SPIRITUAL RETREAT & CONFERENCE CENTER

SUNRISE RANCH100 Sunrise Ranch Road, Loveland970-679-4200 www.SunriseRanch.org

Home for leaders & people who are committed to the spiritual regenera-tion of humanity. Our programs & events are meeting

the evolving needs of our world and empower personal transformation. Concert venue & confer-ence facilities for leading-edge organizations; op-portunities to participate in our 350-acre organic farm and ranch; & connection with like-minded people in this multifaceted spiritual community. See the Calendar for events. See ad page 20.

THERAPYBEYOND THERAPY WITH PATRICIA BENNETT, RN, LPCOffi ce: 1539 S Broadway Bldg A, Denver 720-519-8457www.Refl ectedSpirit.com

When life gets the best of you, rely on a trusted confi dant to help you through. Patricia is that one per-son with the right talents and life skills (wife, grandmother, sister, survivor): a Licensed Psycho-

therapist, RN, Qigong, Tai Chi, somatic worker and intuitive: a healer. Also: monthly workshops teaching you how to heal and empower yourself.

Everything has beauty, but not

everyone sees it. ~Confucius


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