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“Kriya Yoga: Peace Within”

A public lecture “Kriya Yoga: Peace Within” will be held Friday, Sep-

tember 9th at Elemental Om Yoga, 9510 Montgomery Road in Cincinnati from 7:15 to 9:15p.m. Initiations are by appointment on 10th and 11th, fol-lowed by meditation. Kriya Yoga, an ancient method of living and meditation, cultivates body, mind, intellect and awareness of the

soul using powerful meditative and yogic disciplines. It helps experience three divine qualities of light, vibration and sound using techniques of concentration, posture and breathing. This develops a one-pointed mind, enabling us to penetrate the deepest levels of consciousness and to change our lives. It is a universal spiritual discipline that crosses all divisions and boundaries.

For more information, contact Kash at 513-476-1043. Also see ad on page 17.

The Go Beyond Medicine Team Continues to Grow

Go Beyond Medicine is excited to announce the two newest

members of their team: Terri Doll-Butler, Reiki Master and Yoga/Pilates Instructor, and Margarete (Maggie) Reil, Yoga Instructor. Terri teaches Yoga, Pilates, and Yoga/Pilates Fusion class. She has been a Personal Trainer for over 6 years. Terri is also a Usui Reiki Practitio-ner and Master/Teacher. Maggie has been a Certified Yoga Instructor since 2007. Go Beyond Medicine also offers exciting Specials during the month of September: 1 hour Message for $40, 90 minute Massage for $60, and 1 hour Reiki Session for $45. To receive September Special pricing, an appointment needs to be scheduled by September 30th, 2011.

Go Beyond Medicine is located at 51 Cavalier Blvd, Suite 230 in Florence, Kentucky. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 859-586-0111. Also see ad on page 7 and CRG listing on page 29.


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6th Annual Art Affaire

The Greater Milford Area His-

torical Society (GMAHS) and the

Greater Milford Events & Arts Council

(GMEAC) announce the 6th Annual

Art Affaire. The fine art exhibit and

sale is free and open to the public

and will take place on Saturday,

September 24th from 11a.m. to 6p.m.

on the grounds of Promont House

Museum located at 906 Main Street

in Milford, Ohio.

The show will feature artists

working in a variety of media includ-

ing painting, pottery, sculpture, pho-

tography, ceramics, jewelry, fiber, and

mixed-media. Musical entertainment

will be available all day.

The Art Affaire also will feature

an amateur floral arranging competi-

tion themed “Come to Tea.” Winners

will be selected by popular choice.

Parking for Art Affaire is free and will

be available in the Kroger parking lot

along Main Street with shuttles run-

ning throughout the day.

For more information visit

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Dr. David Cord joins Mantra Massage and BodywoRx

Mantra Massage and BodywoRx is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Dave Cord,

Chiropractic Physician to its team. Dr. Cord takes a whole body approach to client issues, and he believes in customizing his treatments. By taking a softer approach, Dr. Cord can ease the body into a gentle adjustment and realignment. Massage and chiropractic therapies are two holistic practices that are comple-mentary. Both therapies are hands-on, natural, and drug-free approaches which work on the cause of pain rather than just the symptoms. While massage has posi-tive effects on soft tissue, chiropractic care focuses on spinal alignment and can optimize nervous system function. Many clients will have the massage therapist loosen and relax the muscles and have the chiropractor realign the spine.

For more information, contact [email protected] or call 513-891-1324 to verify insurance coverage. Also see ad on page 25.

Greater Outer Weekend on September 24 & 25

Kids, teens and adults will have several exciting programs to choose from during Great Outdoor Weekend on September 24th and 25th. Experience the natural

world with over 70 interactive programs by more than 40 environmental and recreational organizations. Attend one or a handful of the great programs being offered in different parts of the tri-state throughout this special weekend All program descriptions, dates, times and locations can be found at the website. The Great Outdoor Weekend is an initiative of Green Um-brella. Green Umbrella advocates and facilitates the preservation and restoration of natural corridors and greenspaces to protect the unique beauty and biodiversity in the urban and rural environments. To find out more about Green Umbrella and their mission go to GreenUmbrella.org.

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healthbriefs ExErCISE PINCHES SALT’S EffECTSSalt in the diet becomes less of a con-

cern for individuals that are physi-cally active, according to a presentation at this year’s American Heart Associa-tion conference sessions on nutrition, physical activity and metabolism, and cardiovascular disease epidemiology and prevention. The scientists behind the study concluded that the more active people are, the less their blood pressure rises in response to the amount of salt in their food. Study par-ticipants comprised 1,906 Han Chinese adults (average age, 38) in the Genetic Epidemiology Net-work of Salt Sensitiv-ity project, designed to identify genetic and environmental factors contributing to salt sensitivity.

Better Bones for Kids with Celiac DiseaseCeliac disease (CD) is an inherited intestinal disorder

characterized by a lifelong intolerance to the ingestion of gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, barley and other grains. Although it can occur at any age, CD most commonly afflicts children ages 9 to 24 months, and one of its common complications is metabolic bone disease. Reduced bone mineral density can lead to the inability to develop optimal bone mass in children and the loss of bone in adults, increasing the risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures. A recent article in the journal Nutrition Reviews stated that a gluten-free diet promotes a rapid increase in bone mineral density and leads to complete recovery of bone mineralization in children. If a CD diagnosis and treatment is established before puberty, children may attain normal peak bone mass, which can prevent osteoporo-sis in later life. Nutritional supplements of calcium and vitamin D further appear to increase the bone mineral density of children and adolescents. A gluten-free diet also improves, though rarely normalizes, bone mineral density in adults with CD. “Our findings reinforce the importance of a strict gluten-free diet, which remains the only scientific proven treatment for CD to date,” the authors conclude. “Early diagnosis and therapy are critical in preventing CD complications like reduced bone mineral density.”

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YOUNG ArTISTS AND SCIENTISTS MAY THINK ALIKESeveral decades ago, research sug-

gested that science students shone at analytical thinking, while budding artists scored highest in tests measur-ing creativity and imagination. Now, updated research with a group of British students at the University of Derby, published in the journal Thinking Skills and Creativity, finds no significant differences in the two groups’ problem-solving patterns. Peter K. Williamson, on the faculty of business, computing and law, studied 116 senior undergraduates that took a series of tests measuring their skills at logical (convergent) and creative (diver-gent) thinking. They were asked to solve novel and imperfectly defined problems to determine their aptitude for finding imaginative solutions and to reveal their preferred learning styles. “The findings of this study were in marked contrast to earlier published re-sults,” Williamson reports. “Differences were found in preferred learning styles, but these were much smaller than re-ported previously.” The research indi-cates that modern graduates are likely to have a more balanced educational profile than their specialized predeces-sors. He suggests that changes in edu-cational policy—such as an increase in interdisciplinary studies and less formal, more flexible teaching styles—may help account for the contemporary shift.

Living Abroad Boosts CreativityStudents that have lived abroad appear

to be more creative than peers that haven’t had such an experience, accord-ing to a study in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. Enhanced creativ-ity was linked directly to the students’ open-minded approach in adapting to a new culture in another country. Results indicated that multicultural learning is a critical component of the adaptation process, which acts as a catalyst for creativity.

BENEfIT-BOOSTING BrOCCOLI SPrOUTSBroccoli has become a gold medal contender among vegetables, so how often

should we eat it to reap all of its health benefits? Elizabeth Jeffery, a University of Illinois professor of nutritional sciences, explains: “Broccoli, prepared correctly, is an extremely potent cancer-fighting agent—three to five servings a week are enough to have an effect. To get broccoli’s benefits, though, the enzyme myrosi-nase has to be present; if not, sulforaphane, broccoli’s cancer-preventive and anti-inflammatory component, doesn’t form.” According to Jeffery, myrosinase is often destroyed by overcooking. Health-conscious consumers that use broccoli powder supplements in recipes to boost their nutrition also are missing out, she says, because the supplements often do not contain the needed enzyme. A solution: Jeffery suggests incorporating fresh broccoli sprouts into our diet. Available at most grocery and health food stores, the sprouts contain abundant myrosinase.

Source: University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences


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“I wear all the hats—I’m owner, president, and carpet cleaner!” Les Fultz started Cincinnati Maintenance in April 2010 to provide residential and commercial floor

care. Services include carpet cleaning/tile and grout cleaning/upholstery care/fine linens/ and dryer vent cleanings. Some problems came to his attention working for another company--lack of training and misuse of toxic chemicals. “I realized the problem wasn’t isolated but industry wide. I was harming my own health as well as that of customers. That was the wake up call for me. My mission was to start a company that eliminated the use of toxic chemicals and set an example for the cleaning industry.” “It’s a vicious cycle: we spend energy to clean the Ohio River, pump water on carpet trucks, spray toxic chemicals on carpets, and generate large amounts of waste that is then dumped into sewage. We spend energy cleaning that water and pump-ing it right back into the river. I think Cincinnati is emerging as a greener city but we have a long way to go.” After a year and a half in business, Les estimates that Cincinnati Maintenance saved 30,000 gallons of water and eliminated that much sewage waste. “In addition to those green benefits, we follow industry standards. We set and groom the fibers. We use low moisture, drying carpets faster; people really appreci-ate this. We use portable equipment which eliminates the use of gasoline burning engines during cleanings, using less fossil fuels.” “For me it’s not just about green cleaning products,” Les continues. “The problem’s larger than people might imagine.

Our process creates better indoor environments because we’re removing more soil than most contractors. 30% of soil can’t be removed with water.” He doesn’t want people to think because Cincinnati Maintenance is green that it’s not affordable. “It’s safe, it’s

clean, it is affordable--consistent with the going rates out there even though we’re doing two or three other steps

that other companies don’t. I can poll 100 people who’ve had their carpet cleaned and 99% of them

have never seen their carpet clean-ing company use a vacuum!

The customer is doing all the cleaning! To me, that’s not fair. Yes, Cincinnati Mainte-nance is a green company but we also do a proper job.”

“The company I used to work for used a product that

etched metal and glass; it literally ate into them. I felt responsible that I was part of the problem but now I’m very excited to be part of a solution!” Les also gives back to the community. When not providing green cleaning, Cincinnati Main-

tenance runs an annual campaign through Facebook to help donate

canned goods for the Free Store Food Bank. Last February they donated 500# of

food. Les has also helped out local nonprofits with their floor care. With over 500 fans on Facebook, Les and his company are doing something right! Call 513-827-6150 or contact Les and his company at CincinnatiMaintenance.com Phebe Beiser’s blog can be viewed at http://phebek108.wordpress.com

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America’s resurging interest in arts and crafts today comes at a time when mak-ing things by hand seems an endangered activity. Why? In The Craftsman, sociologist and author Richard Sennett maintains that making things by hand

is an, “enduring, basic human impulse, the desire to do a job well for its own sake.” He observes that craft and craftsmanship can enrich modern life in ways that might surprise us. The Arts and Crafts movement, which reigned from the mid-1800s through the early 20th century, was a major response to a commercial trend that steered society away from handmade toward machine-made products in Europe and North America. The movement encouraged amateur, student and professional involvement in the making of furniture, decorative glass, textiles, pottery and other forms that are beautiful, as well as functional. Yet today, we face a new barrier to creating more by hand, observes Monica Moses, editor-in-chief of American Craft magazine (AmericanCraftMag.org), published by the nonprofit American Craft Council. “Modern life offers a million distractions, a million ways to kill time, or at least stand by idly while it expires,” she says. Mindless television watching, puttering around on Facebook or playing computer solitaire add up. “Such semiconscious downtime can become a weekend, a habit, a lost opportunity.” Although many people return to an early love of arts and crafts dur-ing their retirement years, the good news is that such creative pursuits are also being taken up by young makers, according to Moses. “The marvel of it is that young people in the digital age are embracing craft so enthusiastically, not just their iPods and phone apps. We’re lucky to live in a time when engagement with the practice of craft is expanding.” She cites the popularity of buy-and-sell craft web-sites such as Etsy.com, which reported 2010 sales of more than $400 million. Moses, who makes jewelry in her free time, values handcraft-ing for a simple reason: “It feeds my soul,” she says. “Other parts of my life focus on the end result. When I’m making a piece, I’m focused on the process and I’m thinking, ‘This feels right.’” Whether we wake to this artful phenomenon in childhood or later in life, it’s never too late to reap the benefits. Accord-

Making something by hand—and getting good at it—can add a welcome dimension to our lives. The art of participating in craftwork gives us a sense of competence and completion that may be difficult to find in our digital, ephemeral world.

HAPPINESSA Hands-On Approach to Authentic Living

by Judith fertig

ing to crafters from various walks of life, such hands-on experiences help us to enhance our well-being, ground our everyday lives, and give renewed purpose.

Start TodayLenore Moritz, founder and curator of and blogger at MomCultureOnline.com, took her first jewelry making class when she was single and living in New York City. “I needed something to tether me,” she writes, “and I knew it would get me out of the office at a decent hour at least once a week.” She says that what started out as a whim turned into catharsis. “I loved toting my tackle box of crafting supplies and the act of using my hands to transform a silver sheet into wearable art felt empowering. I became an ac-cidental craftsperson.” She found her best reward in finishing a piece, which she character-izes as, “... a crescendo I never knew in my day-to-day professional life.” She explains, “At the office, my world was

nothing but to-do lists

and com-plicated, open-ended projects;

a sense of comple-

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craft class, it was crystal clear when I had finished a

project, and I reveled in that closure.”

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Jenny Barnett Rohrs spent 15 years as a music therapist in Lake-wood, Ohio, helping people cope with life’s problems. Meanwhile, she loved decompressing at the end of the day by working with polymer clay to make beautiful beads, doll pins, nametags and other decorative items. “I was always a crafty, creative kid, learning to embroider from one grandmother and how to make seed flowers from the other,” she recalls. “Since both sets of grandparents lived through the Depres-sion, they were always repurposing things, recycling before it was cool.” As she continued to expand her range of crafting skills and interests as an adult, she also started blogging about it at CraftTherapy.com. “I am a self-taught crafter and never met a craft I didn’t like,” admits Rohrs. “I believe that crafting is an extension of yourself and how you view your world. It’s a way of expressing yourself, coping with life and gaining insight.” As Rohrs continued to try out new crafts, materials, products and tech-niques, entries on her craft blog grew to the point that she launched a second one at CraftTestDummies.com, where she shares her evaluations. Earlier this year, she appeared on The Martha Stewart Show. Regular posts track her adventures with various media, including her recent experiences with water-soluble ink blocks for drawing and painting, and making a booklet from envelopes. Other popular pastimes range from scrapbooking and making home ac-cessories using beachcomber finds to gifting baby garments personalized with fabric paint decoration. “I believe that creativity is innate,” comments Rohrs. “When you tell your inner critic to shut up, you can have a

lot of fun and learn something about yourself. I especially love to encour-age folks to try new things and new techniques, and to push their own boundaries.”

It’s Never Too LateSandra Palmer Ciolino learned to sew as a child, but didn’t maximize the creativ-ity of her craft until her children were grown, when she was in her 40s. For Ciolino, of Cincinnati, Ohio, “Making contemporary quilts satisfies my desire to work in solitude and fulfills my long-ing to create lasting and beautiful art. Creating quilts for the wall marries many things I love—fabric, color, composition, piecing and machine quilting.” Ciolino fondly remembers her mother’s handiwork. “I have a vivid memory of her taking a navy blue over-coat of my father’s and using it to sew me a winter coat with cranberry piping; I was so proud of that coat.” She began by making doll clothes, and then started sewing clothing for her-self in junior high school, doing her own garment construction. “The technical stuff came early,” she says. Later on, busy with family duties and teaching elemen-tary school physical education classes, she didn’t take time to turn to quilting un-til the mid-1990s. At first, Ciolino made her quilts in traditional pieced patterns to hang in her house or share as gifts; but then, something changed. “I began to notice in my photogra-

In craft and craftsmanship we experience the development of critical thinking, imagination, the ability to play, a source of pride, even validation of our existence.

~ Suzanne Ramljak, art historian, from an interview with Richard Sennett

phy that I was most interested in close-ups of tree bark, ripples in water bodies and cracks in the rocks. My quilts then began to take on a more abstract qual-ity,” she says. So Ciolino took a class in Columbus, Ohio, with Nancy Crow, recognized by many as “the mother of contemporary quilts,” and never looked back. She still gives quilts as gifts, but her work is now also exhibited at mu-seums and quilt shows (SandraPalmerCiolino.com; NancyCrow.com). Like many craftspeople, Ciolino’s process in creating art is part technical skill and part intuitive imagining. When she starts a new quilt, she pulls fabrics from her workroom into groupings that appeal to her. She then takes a black-and-white photo to make sure the values of light and dark in the fabrics create an interesting pattern. Next, she uses a ro-tary cutter to cut the fabric by hand—like drawing a line with a pencil—into shapes freehand, without referring to any pat-tern. Finally, she sews the pieces together in a composition and uses machine quilting to add another layer of textural interest, finishing each creation by hand. “The craft is when I make some-thing as meticulous and impeccable as I can,” Ciolino concludes. “The art is when I bring an authentic version of my-self—my voice and spirit—to the work.”

Judith Fertig celebrates the craft of cooking at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com.


Love Yourself Eat Healthy!

Guide from a Personal Chef

by Chef Jay Zwerin

Once upon a time long ago before the days of becoming a personal chef I thought I ate healthy. I

was even vegetarian for a while before realizing the stresses of vegetarianism were not worth the benefits of trying to maintain the lifestyle. Don’t get me wrong I still enjoy a good veggie burger once a week. Today we are faced with the most complicated food system in the world. Forget all you know about calories, fat, cholesterol, vitamins and minerals. They are just minuscule com-ponents in the real test of food problems and eating habits that face each of us every day. Before you even look at the nutritional facts stop! Skip down to the ingredient list and prepare to be amazed as Willy Wonka meets the Jetsons in isle 5. What is our food today! It is all about science, manufacturing and money. Your job is to maneuver around the battlefield and try to feed yourself and family a healthy meal. You think you’re eating pretty well! Let’s see! Do you eat any form of dessert like say ice cream? Ice cream used to consist of five simple ingredients (milk, cream, sugar, eggs and vanilla). The ice cream was frozen at very low tempera-ture to keep it firm and protect the natu-ral flavoring. Today ice cream is more of a science fair project using different chemicals to replace the natural ingredi-ents listed above. Ironically, chemicals listed safe by the FDA have been linked to different forms of cancers. Many des-serts and mixes now include suspicious ingredients to solidify, emulsify, stabilize and preserve. Read some of the labels to see how many unknown ingredients are being used in your desserts like “carrageenan”.

Carrageenan comes from red seaweed and is considered a natural ingredient by the FDA. While considered natu-ral many people are having what they are calling allergic reactions to car-rageenan. First of all, natural should not be taken lightly as aspartame and MSG are considered natural ingredients. Secondly, the FDA is approving many of these ingredients with GMP status (good manufacturing practices). In other words the FDA has put our safety in the hands of money makers. Take the time especially if you buy a lot of prepared foods to look up unknown ingredients. You will be surprised to find the different chemicals in your foods that have been linked to a number of health concerns including cancer related. While on the topic another con-cern plaguing the food industry is GMO (genetically modified organism) or in our case mutated seeds. I am sure you have heard about GMO’s in past they have certainly been in the news the last few years. The biggest concern with GMO food lies in the fact they have limited testing results in long term human consumption. In fact much of the testing in lab animals has led to uncertain and unexplainable results in lab animals or the sickness and death of thousands of livestock. The GMO’s are being used in everyday food production including livestock feed. The push now is to re-quire companies to list on the packaging GMO ingredients or GMO fed on pack-aging. The FDA has been very slow to respond to the current demand by con-sumers and advocacy groups in becom-ing more proactive on the topic. One thing is for sure, once these seeds make it into everyday farming they spread to

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other non GMO crops pretty quickly. Single crops have found a spread of the GMO 15 miles away from the original crop. The only way currently to limit GMO foods is to eat organic products and produce. Learn more at http://www.saynotogmos.org. Eating healthy is really pretty simple. Even more today it comes down to the better quality and care you put into your food the more benefits you receive including peace of mind. It is the same as having a rainy day fund, safety net, reserve or any other name you wish to call it. Having a reserve amount of money on hand gives you a subconscious feeling of safety. In the event something was to happen and you needed to use that fund, you would have it on hand. Eating can easily transfer to the same philosophy. Eating healthy most of the time enables you the oppor-tunity to allow yourself to relax when it is time to eat on the go or indulge. Our bodies can fix a lot, but you should not test this everyday…… Have you ever had a great healthy stretch of eating well and noticed the changes in your energy and thinking. Want to keep it going? Become in-formed and contagious.

1. Read about what is going into your food and tell others.

2. Try and cook most of your meals including lunches.

3. Stay away from processed foods in-cluding processed cooked meats.

4. Look for items high in whole grain and fiber including old world grains like quinoa, millet, bulgur and whole grain couscous.

5. Look for items that are whole wheat, not just wheat as they have much less fiber from the grain.

6. Try farmers markets especially with no pesticide, GMO and organic op-tions.

7. Look for crop’s in your area that of-fer organic produce or companies (Green Bean Delivery) that offer

organic fresh local to your door.8. Don’t spend time on health claims

listed on boxes especially vitamins and minerals. They are no different than eating a multi vitamin unless the nutrients are coming from real ingre-dients like fruits and vegetables.

9. Eat organic when you can afford it….. If you find that this is out of your daily ability you have options. Search for stores and groceries that make qual-ity food fresh that you can take home and eat. Look for organic processed options that might still use preservatives, but offer better nutritional benefits. Hire someone like myself who is a personal chef. As a personal chef we offer the world of healthy eating at your doorstep. We plan your meals to your specified style of cooking. We purchase food items based on your desired preferences (organic, vegetarian…). We prepare the meals in your home (ahh the smell when we leave your house). We offer meals that you might never have time to try or make yourself. My favorite quote from a client “you cook the way I have always wanted to cook for my family”. So there you have it! Life is all about change and dedication to what you believe is true at each point in your life. If you are reading this magazine maybe you are at a point of change. Eat-ing healthy is one of the easiest changes you can make to feel better about you. Eat! Live! Love!

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Every September, National Yoga Month (YogaMonth.org) expands awareness of yoga’s proven health

benefits. This 5,000-year-old practice that originated in the East and aims to unify body, mind and spirit, continues to gain popularity in the West as a valu-able tool in preventive healthcare and a complement to traditional medicine. These are just some examples of the multiple health benefits a regular yoga practice can provide.

Improved Balance, Flexibil-ity and Range of MotionHaving the balance to stand on one foot and being flexible enough to touch your toes are often falsely perceived as prerequisites for yoga class. In real-ity, practicing yoga is a way to gain such abilities. The Mayo Clinic further notes that with the improved balance, flexibility and range of motion gained through yoga practice, injuries from other physical or day-to-day activities become less likely.

Increased StrengthAlthough weights are not used in yoga, muscle strength, bone strength and endurance are boosted via the disci-

pline’s weight-bearing postures. When an American Council on Exercise study recruited 34 healthy women to practice yoga three times a week, they could do an average of six more push-ups and 14 more curl-ups after eight weeks than they could before.

Relief from Chronic PainResearch from institutions such as the Mayo Clinic has shown that practicing yoga postures can reduce pain associ-ated with cancer, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune diseases and hypertension, as well as other chronic conditions, including back and neck pain. A study in The Journal of the American Medical Association found that subjects suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome improved their grip strength and reported less pain due to a yoga-based regimen. A nerve test also indicated improvement.

Better BreathingYoga emphasizes slow and deep breath-ing. Information on Yoga Alliance’s educational website (YogaAlliance.org) indicates that these de-liberate actions are known to activate the body’s parasympathetic system, or relaxation response, while also improv-

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ing lung function. According to the Northern Colorado Allergy & Asthma Clinic, individuals with asthma reported decreased frequency in the use of inhal-ers, increased relaxation and a more positive outlook on life after participat-ing in regular yoga sessions for four months.

Boost in MoodYoga’s deep breathing, combined with the need for balance and concentration, works to reduce stress, anxiety, heart rate and blood pressure levels, accord-ing to research published by the Mayo Clinic. Yoga’s breathing techniques have reportedly reduced blood pressure more effectively than other soothing activities, such as listening to relaxing music.

Weight LossBecause yoga tends to raise awareness of the benefits of healthy living, it also is used to motivate overweight indi-viduals to gain control of eating habits and support their efforts to lose weight. Many teachers offer yoga programs spe-cifically designed for those wanting to shed pounds. A 10-year lifestyle study of 15,500 adults in their 50s, published in Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, found that regular yoga practice was associated with less age-related weight gain.

Meredith Montgomery is a registered yoga teacher and has been practicing yoga for 12 years.

oga, a holistic art and practice that origi-nated some 5,000

years ago in India, aims to integrate mind, body and spirit. The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit root yuj, meaning to yoke or unite, and refers to the joining of body with mind and mind with soul to achieve health, balance, tranquility and enlightenment. Individuals of every age and physical condition can benefit from the regular practice of yoga, which has been proved to enhance flexibility, strength, stamina and concentration. Us-ing a combination of asanas, or postures, and breathing techniques, yoga works to induce deep relaxation and reduce stress, tone the body and organs, increase vital-ity and improve circulation and energy flow. Uplifting and meditative, yoga can be applied as a spiritual practice, as well. Although many schools, or styles, of yoga exist, most differences derive from the primary focus of the practitioner’s attention: precise alignment of the body; holding of the asanas; flow between the postures; breath and movement coordi-nation; or inner awareness and medita-tion. No particular style is better than another, and many students practice more than one.

ANANDA: A form of gentle Hatha yoga with an emphasis on meditation. Ananda combines classic yoga postures with breathing and silent affirmations to

attune with higher levels of body sense, energy and silent inner

awareness. As an inner-direct-ed practice, it has less ap-

peal to those desiring a more athletic or

aerobic experi-ence.

ANUSARA: Anusara means “go with the

flow,” and blends spiritual-

ity with inner/outer alignment and bal-

anced energetic actions. Developed by John Friend in

1997, this style urges students to think of poses as artistic expressions of the heart. Individual abilities and limitations are deeply respected and honored, so Anu-sara yoga can be helpful for everyone and is good for beginners.

ASHTANGA: A physically demanding style that is light on meditation, Ashtan-ga yoga employs a fast-paced series of flowing poses to build strength, flexibil-ity and stamina. Developed by Indian yoga master Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, Ashtan-ga’s progressively difficult postures are synchronized with a loud breath (called Ujyaii breath in Sanskrit) and are de-signed to produce intense internal heat and purifying sweat in order to detoxify muscles and organs. The room is usually heated to warm muscles and increase flexibility. Preferred by many athletes, this style is too intense and demanding for most beginners.

BIKRAM: A strenuous style, designed to make students sweat, taught in rooms heated to a minimum of 105º Fahr-

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enheit, with about 40 percent humid-ity. The superheated rooms facilitate stretching and allow the body to release toxins through perspiration. Former national India yoga champion Bikram Choudhury developed the style, whose 26 demanding poses are performed in a specific order, to promote optimal health and proper function of every bodily system. Bikram yoga is a good choice for highly fit individuals and seasoned students seeking a challenge.

HATHA: Hatha yoga is the foundational discipline on which nearly all other styles are based. In Sanskrit, ha represents the sun and tha, the moon—hence, the prac-tice is designed to bring the yin and yang, light and dark, masculine and feminine aspects and polarities into balance. Es-sentially, Hatha yoga brings all aspects of life together. A class described as hatha will likely include slow-paced stretch-ing, asanas, or postures, that are not too difficult, simple breathing exercises and perhaps, seated meditation. Hatha yoga classes provide a good starting point for beginners, who can learn basic poses and relaxation techniques.

INTEGRAL: A gentle style of yoga brought to this country in 1966 by Sri Swami Satchidananda. Classes are structured to balance physical effort with relaxation and include breathing practices, chanting and both guided and silent meditation. Integral yoga is suit-

able for beginners and helpful for more advanced students who wish to deepen their physical and spiritual awareness.

INTEGRATIVE YOGA THERAPY: Gentle postures, guided imagery, assisted stretching and breathwork help to make this style a useful one for rehab centers and hospitals. Joseph LePage began this therapy in the early 1990s to help promote healing and well-being for individuals facing heart disease, cancer, AIDS and psychiatric disorders.

IYENGAR: Noted for precise alignment and symmetry of postures, the develop-ment of balance, and the use of props such as blocks, balls and belts. The Iyengar style of yoga was developed by B.K.S. Iyengar, based on an exceptional understanding of how the body works. Poses are held longer than usual. Iyen-gar is a good style for beginners, but can challenge seasoned practitioners, as well.

KRIPALU: An integrated practice that emphasizes breathing and alignment and coordinates the breath with move-ment. Kripalu, also called the yoga of consciousness, was developed by Amrit Desai, a long time student of Kundalini yoga master Swami Kripaluvananda. This style incorporates three stages of development, beginning with postural alignment and progressing to medita-tion, with longer posture holding, finally creating a meditation in motion, where the movement from one posture to another happens unconsciously and spontaneously. Students are encour-aged to honor “the wisdom of the body” and to work according to the limits of

their flexibility and strength. Kripalu is suitable for everyone, from beginners to advanced students.

KUNDALINI: A powerful, enlightening style that incorporates mantras (chant-ing), meditation, visualization, breath-ing and guided relaxation, with precise postures. According to Hindu philoso-phy, kundalini is a concentrated form of prana, or life force, represented by a coiled, sleeping serpent said to reside at the base of the spine. When breath and movement awaken the serpent (energy), it moves up the spine through each of the seven chakras (energy centers) of the body, bringing energy and bliss. Once a closely guarded secret in India, kundalini yoga was first brought to the West in 1969 and has been known to help with addictions and releasing endorphins in the body. Kundalini will not appeal to everyone and should be practiced under the supervision of an experienced teacher.

PHOENIX RISING YOGA THERAPY: This style helps release physical and emotional tension through assisted pos-tures, breathing techniques and ongo-ing student/teacher dialogue. A deeper connection to the self is encouraged by incorporating traditional yoga tech-niques with contemporary psychology, which ultimately results in the healing of mind, body and spirit.

POWER: An intense style that creates heat and energy, while developing strength and flexibility. Power yoga evolved from ashtanga yoga and was developed by American Beryl Bender Birch in the early 1990s. Its flowing style requires the strength and stamina of Ashtanga, but doesn’t always follow the same sequence of postures, making it similar to Vinyasa style. Power yoga is usually performed in a heated room. Although Baron Baptiste is a name often associated with power yoga, he has developed his own method, called Baptiste Power Vinyasa yoga, which is taught only by teachers he certifies. Stu-dents that enjoy aerobics will probably favor power yoga.

SIVANANDA: Cultivates awareness of mind and body by incorporating five main principles of proper exercise,

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breathing, relaxation and diet, as well as positive thinking and meditation. Based on the philosophy of Swami Sivananda, of India, the practice uses chanting, breathing techniques and meditation to help unblock energy and release stress. Sivananda focuses on 12 basic yoga postures to increase strength and spinal flexibility. It is an excellent practice for beginners, those recover-ing from injury or anyone interested in spiritual aspects of yoga.

SVAROOPA: A style that helps each student discover their bliss. The Sanskrit word svaroopa means “the true nature of being,” and Svaroopa yoga is some-times called the yoga of alignment and compassion. Attention to alignment in specifically chosen poses helps to soften the body’s connective tissues and ease spinal tension. Blocks and bolsters may be used to allow for deeper muscle release. The style is suitable for begin-ners and useful for those recovering from injury.

VINYASA: A challenging style that matches breath to movement. Vinyasa yoga poses incorporate alignment principles and are woven together in a flowing practice that is both intense and dance-like. Translated from Sanskrit, vinyasa means “without obstacle.” The style is best suited to energetic, physi-cally fit students.

VINIYOGA: A transformative, slower and more individualized form of yoga that emphasizes gentle flow and coordi-nated breath with movement. Viniyoga yoga is holistic in its approach and teaches the student how to apply the yoga tools of poses, chanting, breathing and meditation. Function is stressed over form in this style. Viniyoga is recom-mended for beginners and seniors, as well as those who are in chronic pain or healing from injury or disease.

PLEASE NOTE: The contents of this Yoga Guide are for informational purposes only. The information is not intended to be used in place of a visit or consulta-tion with a healthcare professional. Always seek out a practitioner who is licensed, certified or otherwise profes-sionally qualified to conduct a selected treatment, as appropriate.

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music with interesting rhythms and beau-tiful voices, even if it’s in other languages or uses unfamiliar instrumentation.

What are you trying to achieve in your Putumayo Presents compilations?Putumayo looks for universally appealing music that everyone can relate to. I refer to it as, “the spirit of Bob Marley”—I don’t know of anyone who can listen to his songs and not enjoy them. Every album attempts to encapsu-late the best elements of a culture and music of an area or region. We carefully curate each thematic album so that, rather than a collection of random tracks, it is a musical journey that will uplift listeners and interest them not only in the music, but also in the culture and the region. Every year, I receive emails and let-ters from people that have been inspired by the music to travel to a place they’ve discovered through our albums. We hope that more and more people will dig deeper by traveling to these countries, buying the works of individual artists and creating real connections.

Since the 1970s, Putumayo World Music founder Dan Storper has applied his entrepreneurial acumen

to the business of bridging cultures. Start-ing with a small shop selling crafts and clothes that he discovered while travel-ing throughout Latin America, Storper’s business evolved into an ethnically inspired line of apparel sold in his seven U.S. Putumayo stores and 600 other boutiques around the country. The music mixes that Storper compiled and played in his stores led in 1993 to the creation of the Putumayo World Music record label, intended to introduce people to other cultures around the world through music. In 1997, he sold the clothing business to focus full time on music. Putumayo’s upbeat and wide-ranging compilations are distinctive—exemplified by their hallmark folk art CD covers by British illustrator Nicola Heindl and comprehensive liner notes. Putumayo’s releases, including songs for its children’s label, Putumayo Kids, are now available in 7,000 stores in more than 80 countries. A longtime member of the Social Venture Network, Putu-mayo has donated more than $1 million of the proceeds from its CD sales to nonprofit organizations that support communities where the music origi-nates.

What common threads character-ize the widely divergent genres that comprise international music?Thinking about my own experience growing up listening to crossover artists like Manu Dibango, Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela and Sergio Mendes, I see a universal connection to melody-driven

How does Putumayo give back to the cultures whose music it shares with the world? For example, do you try to preserve “endangered species” of music?We don’t set out to save dying genres of music, but one of the byproducts of our work is a greater awareness of other cultures and musical traditions. We’re particularly interested in finding musical gems that may not be known to people inside or outside of their country. In the process, we help people recognize and value the strong musical heritage they have. Sometimes we discover artists that become featured on movie soundtracks or are signed by a major label as a result of their collaboration with Putumayo. While we focus on presenting great music rather than countering stereotypes and cultural misperceptions, that often ends up being a healthy side effect. Much of the music we promote comes from parts of the world struggling with poverty, war and other issues; some are commonly associated with negative connotations in the Western media. Yet many of these places have rich traditions that are mostly accessible to outsiders through music, art and food. New Or-leans, the city I now call home, is a great example of a place that is trying to rise above various challenges and mispercep-tions.

What are some of the trends you see in world music today?For centuries, trading caravans would bring new instruments and songs to differ-ent regions, in turn, influencing the music of an area. Today, with the explosion of digital music, there is more music cross-fertilization than ever. African, Asian and Australian musicians can now hear each other’s music through tour concerts, the Internet and other media. Almost everyone can now similarly access music from around the world; at the same time, this means there is that much more for people to sift through. The music of the world is an ocean of millions of songs. Putumayo employs several people to do just that—search the world to identify little-known music that people all over will love.

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Gluten: Trust Your GutScientists Confirm Widespread Sensitivity

by Claire O’Neil

Walk through the gluten-free product aisles at

the grocery or health food store and many people might wonder: “Is this a food fad? Who has a problem with gluten?” As it turns out, more people have gluten sensitivity than scientists, physicians and researchers previously thought. A study at the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Center for Celiac Research estimates that 6 percent of the U.S. population, or more than 18 million individuals, have some sensitivity to gluten, a protein found in wheat (including kamut and spelt), barley, rye, malts and triticale. Research published online by BMC Medicine and CeliacCenter.org this year provides the first scientific evidence of what many people allergic to gluten already know: While gluten sensitivity presents less serious negative health effects than celiac disease, its host of symptoms can become problematic. An earlier study in Alimentary Pharmacol-ogy & Therapeutics concluded that for dealing with both wheat allergies and celiac disease, the dietary avoidance of gluten-containing grains is the only effective treatment.

Case in PointCarol Mahaffey, a tax attorney in Columbus, Ohio, was experiencing intermittent joint pain and what she

calls “living in a fog,” in the summer of 2009. Because she had read that joint pain can sometimes be caused by glu-ten sensitivity, she decided to eliminate gluten from her diet. Although her new regimen didn’t relieve the joint pain—she was later professionally diagnosed with rheu-matoid arthritis—she found that after four to five weeks, she looked and felt better overall. “I was losing weight, my digestive system was better and I found it easier to mentally focus. Somebody at work also happened to mention that I didn’t sniffle anymore,” she relates. Although Mahaffey’s blood tests were negative for celiac disease, she had all the signs that she is gluten-sensitive. “Imagine degrees of gluten inges-tion along a spectrum,” says Dr. Ales-sio Fasano, a professor of pediatrics, medicine and physiology and director of the Center for Celiac Research. “At one end, you have people with celiac disease, who cannot tolerate one crumb of gluten in their diet. At the other, you have the lucky people who can eat pizza, beer, pasta and cookies—with no ill effects whatsoever. In the middle,

healingways there is this murky area of those with gluten reactions, including gluten sen-sitivity,” says Fasano, who led the new study. “This is where we are looking for answers on how to best diagnose and treat this recently identified group of gluten-sensitive individuals.” Until more definitive answers come to light, those who suspect they might have an issue with gluten can try going gluten-free for a period of time, like Mahaffey. “I had to become a label reader,” she advises, “because even things like bottled soy sauce can

contain gluten.” She buys baked goods at a local gluten-free bakery, still enjoys wine with gluten-free snacks, uses gluten-free dough to make her own pizza at home, and has become a fan of risotto. For people that travel on a simi-lar path, the feel-good benefits of a

gluten-free diet can more than make up for some of the inconveniences. “You just make it work,” says Mahaffey. On a recent get-together with longtime col-lege friends at a chalet in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Mahaffey brought her own snacks and breakfast foods, asked ques-tions about the menu when they went out to dinner, and ended up having a great, gluten-free time.

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Kids’ active participation in the creative arts helps them develop physically, mentally, emotionally and socially—whether they

are painting, drawing, shaping pottery, perform-ing in plays or musicals, dancing, storytelling, or making music. Studies culled by educators at Arizona’s Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts confirm the multiple benefits, ranging from higher SAT scores to increases in self-esteem and improved ability to handle peer pressure. Yet, with shrinking school budgets, cutting back on what are considered non-core subjects such as music and art is the path that many school districts are forced to take, explains Anne Bryant, Ph.D., executive director of the National School Boards Association. Communities, in turn, must find new ways to counter this new financial reality. For example, an elementary school music or art teacher, once devoted to a single school, now may have to travel to several throughout a district.

“Schools are under so much pressure due to dwindling resources and the No Child Left Behind legislation that some-times the children who most need the arts are put in reme-dial classes instead,” says Susan Tate, a former teacher who is now executive director of Kansas’ Lawrence Arts Center. Add in our digital culture—where hands-on most often means a computer keyboard or phone-texting device—and domestic situations in which busy parents aren’t keen to clean up messy finger paints and other craft supplies, and the result is, “These days, kids also are less likely to do hands-on art at home,” adds Tate. At young ages, children are likely to be more passive than active learners, says Sharon Burch, a music educator in Mystic, Iowa. They may listen, for example, to whatever tunes their parents play, instead of simpler, more age-ap-propriate songs. Burch has helped fill the need by providing interactive Freddie the Frog resources for use by parents, as well as in music classrooms. Fortunately, communities across the country have rallied to offer afterschool and weekend arts and crafts programs. Many simple arts participation activities are easy for parents, grandparents and caregivers to do along with the kids.

Developing Mental Abilities“Current studies of brain imaging and mapping show that the active making of music creates synapses in all four parts of the brain,” Burch says. By active, she means physically tapping out a rhythm with sticks, singing a song, dancing to a beat, marching, playing patty-cake or engaging in

other age-appropriate, physical movement. “To really light up the brain, you have to

do something, not just passively listen.” Making music helps kids think, create, reason and express themselves, adds

Burch. Practicing the art of simple story-

telling, as well as having adults regu-larly reading children’s literature with

youngsters, can also have a profound impact. A

2003 study pub-lished in the American Educa-

tor, based on exhaustive research by Ph.D. psychol-ogists Todd Risley and Betty Hart, showed that by age 4,

a huge gap in vocabulary skills exists between children of different eco-nomic levels. Those growing up in a household of educated, professional people hear a cumulative 32 million more spoken words (1,500 more per hour) during these early years—and

thus have a greater vocabulary—than those from welfare families. The re-searchers further documented more than

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five times the in-stances of en-cour-aging feed-

back. They

discovered a direct correla-

tion between the intensity of these early

verbal experi-ences and later

achievement. Ris-ley and Hart attrib-

uted the meaningful difference to the increased interaction—more storytell-ing, reading and parent-child

discussions—that typically takes place in more affluent

households.

Firing Imagination“Our culture is so linear and lingually driven that it often doesn’t tap into the vastness of a child’s imagination,” observes Anne Austin Pearce, assistant professor of communication and fine art at Missouri’s Rockhurst University. Pearce often works with school children through library events that couple art and story-telling. “Also, there’s pressure to measure results in a culture that tends to label you either a

winner or a loser, but art is not quan-tifiable in that way; art allows kids to develop ideas through the creative pro-cess that they can’t do any other way. “When kids are drawing, they often talk as they are doing it,” she says. “You can then engage in a differ-ent kind of conversation with kids, just letting things happen and asking open questions. Kids tell their own stories.”

Confidence-BuildingKids that study and perform at least one of the arts such as dance, playing an

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instrument or acting in a play, “... will have an edge up that’s so critical as an adult,” concludes Verneda Edwards, executive director of curriculum and in-struction for the Blue Valley School Dis-trict, near Kansas City. “Kids not only benefit academically by engaging in the arts, they also have the ability to get up in front of people and perform. That builds increasing confidence.”

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Eco-FashionistaSummer Rayne Oakes Models the Future

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“rainy summer day,” was raised amid Pennsylvania farmlands north of Scranton and developed a love of nature from an early age. By 13, she was the youngest member of her hometown’s environmental advisory council and after high school, went off to Cor-nell University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in natural resources and entomology. While researching toxins in sewage sludge and identifying aquatic in-sects, the 5-foot, 10-inch, willowy brunette also began modeling while at college, and conceived the idea that the fash-ion industry might be the right forum for her to take a leading role in expanding environ-mental awareness. Her first venture, Organic Portraits, an avant-garde photography project, brought to life sustainable design and conservation in one package.

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have ‘environment’ in their lexicon,” and serves as, “an irreverent, witty guide for green virgins.” “Sustainable design will continue to evolve,” she says. “Ten years ago, there were only a handful of designers oper-ating in the industry. Now, most companies are asking how it can be authentically built into the core of their business.” How will that happen? “First, they have to believe and embody it.”

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Runaway SuccessArmed with brains, beauty and an affinity with the natural world, Oakes signed with her first modeling agency after graduating. Today, at 27, she has built her own brand as a business consultant and spokeswoman, author and entrepre-neur in the multibillion-dollar industry of environmentally friendly apparel and home products. Oakes says that being in nature is what makes her come to life. “I carry that with me through all of my work in the fashion industry. It keeps me incredibly grounded and gives me an opportunity to work with companies and organizations that mirror my values or operate in the spirit of becoming better stewards,” she says. Oakes is as appealing as the products she represents. In addition to her creative input, she has put her stamp of ap-proval on both Portico Home + Spa linens and bath products and Payless ShoeSource’s zoe&zac line of shoes and hand-bags. Oakes also is working with Modo on a collection of recycled eyewear under its Eco brand, which she notes will be tied in with some of her personal reforestation and sus-tainable design projects worldwide. Her work with Aveeno on its Be An Active Natural Campaign supports the message that small changes can add up to a big difference. She sometimes blogs about her experiences at SummerRayne.net; a recent post explained how she chooses which Earth-friendly companies she’ll support. “An engaging partnership is a critical component for me to [be] a spokes-person,” she writes. “On countless occasions, I have had to turn down offers if the partnership didn’t seem suitable. But how exciting it is to find brands that are ready to step up to the challenge and have the spirit, resources and energy to make meaningful change happen from the inside out.”

Eco-Fashion TrendsOakes’ timing in applying her passions and skills to the green and clean marketplace is apt. Global retail sales of organic cotton apparel and home textile products reached an estimated $4.3 billion in 2009, up 35 percent over the year before, according to the latest research from Organic Exchange’s Organic Cotton Market Report, and the market is expected to continue to grow. Organic Exchange projected a 20 to 40 percent jump in both 2010 and 2011, which could result in a $6 billion market this year. Oakes supports the industry via Source4Style.com, a forum she recently co-founded to connect designers with sustainable material suppliers from around the world. A fi-nalist for the prestigious Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards, it already has been frequented by the likes of fashion de-signer Christian Siriano. Oakes is not alone—other celebri-ties and designers like Bono, Stella McCartney and Vivienne Westwood have added their voices in raising awareness of the importance of socially and environmentally conscious fashion. Oakes has modeled for such industry giants as Levi Strauss, Payless, Replay Jeans and others, but her activism and modeling have also allowed her to branch out into other industries. She says that her bestselling book, Style, Natu-rally: The Savvy Shopping Guide to Sustainable Fashion and Beauty, is aimed at, “... women that love style, but may not

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teach-ings of Bruno Groening–MedicallyVerifiable–7pm.Free.NewportLibrary,901E.6thSt,New-port,KY.Free.ContactJoyHartat859-816-8918

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2Laughter Yoga–6:45-8pm.WithPatrickMurphyWelage orMaryBethKing.World PeaceYoga&MotionStudio,268LudlowAve,Clifton,OH.513-300-9642.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3Family Nudist Resort Open House–4pm-12am.Experiencethenaturalsideoflifewithanindoorpool,hottub,sauna,pondwithfishingandpaddleboats, nature trails, and grilled dinner availableforpurchase.Freetofirst timevisitors.ParadiseGardensFamilyNudist,6100BlueRockRd,Cin-cinnati,OH.513-385-4189Guinness Oyster Festival produced by 3CDC – 7-10pm. Eventwill also feature livemusic,Celtic merchandise, create-your-own BloodyMary bar, and anOyster EatingContest. Free.FountainSquare,FifthandVinestreets,downtownCincinnatiKSO’s Boogie Band and guest vocalist perform –7:30pm.EnjoyrollickingtunesbyRascalFlatts,Alabama, Sugarland,KennyRodgers,GretchenWilson andmanymore.Bring blankets or lawnchairsandpackapicnic.Freebutdonationsac-cepted.DevouPark,Cincinnati,OH.TheTANKShuttlefromCovingtonCatholictothebandshellrunsfrom6-7:30pm.Cost$1.859-431-6216

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5Gorge Trail Hike–2pm.JointhenaturalistforahikealongtheGorgeTrail.Alongthewaywewilldiscussglaciers,plantsandanimals.Free.SharonWoods/SharonCentre.Greatparks.org

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7Walk in the Woods –10am.Jointhenaturalistforawalkinthewoods.WewillhiketheTimberlakesTrail and learn aboutways to observewildlife.FreeMiamiForest/TimberlakesProgramShelter.MiamiWhitewater Forest, 9001Mt.HopeRd,Cincinnati,OH.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9KolamThresholdArtWorkshopbyArtistRadha–10am.ThistraditionalartformincorporatesSouthIndianmythologyandsymbols.Adultsandchildren

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10Puppy Tales – 1-3pm.Children in grades 1-6readtoarealdog,earnacertificate,andenteraraffle.MaryAnnMonganLibrary,502ScottBlvd,Covington,KY.RSVP:859-962-4071Lectures That Enlighten–7-9pm.Whyyouregodoesn’twantyoutoMeditate,withNicholasZajacand“EnlightenedCivilization,KingsasPhiloso-phers asKings by JesseReece. Free. School ofMetaphysicsCincinnati,14SheehanAve,Cincin-nati,OH.513-821-7353

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11108 Sun Salutes & Wellness Fair–1-5pm.Cel-ebrateourfirstbirthday,NationalDayofServiceandRemembranceandtheupcomingInternationalPeaceDay.StopbyanytimefortheWellnessFair,localbusinessofferingsand108SunSalutations.Free. GraceTreeYoga&GrowthStudio, 8933Cincinnati-DaytonRd,OldeWestChester. 513-759-4458.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12Meditation and Guided Imagery with Mary El-len Moore–6:30-7:30pm.Free.SynergyHolisticHealthCenter,7413USHwy42Suite3,Florence,KY.RSVP:859-525-5000

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13Behind the Scenes:The Kentucky Speedway– 7pm. Professional photographerTonyBaileypresentsaslideshowofwhatgoesonbehindthescenes at theKentucky Speedway. Free. DurrBranchLibrary, 1992Walton-NicholsonRd, In-dependence,KY.RSVP859-962-4030

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14Mother Daughter Date – 6:30pm.Mothers andtheirdaughters(ages12andup)areinvitedtojoinus toembroider pillow caseswith fun designs.Materialsandsuppliesprovided.ErlangerBranchLibrary, 401Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY.859-962-4000

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15House Clearing –7-9pm.Thisclassteacheshowtoclearyourself,property,andspaceofinappropriateornegativeenergiesandreplacethemwithposi-tive energies.Protectyourself, homeandoffice.$20RettayChiropractic. 7560Burlington Pike.Florence,KY.859-750-4720

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17Family Float Fest –9-5pm.CenterpointHealthishavingtheirfirstFamilyFloatFestatMorgan’sOutdoorAdventures.Enjoyadayofcanoeing,apigroast,music,entertainment,hikingandmore.$25perpersonor$75perfamilyof4andanad-ditional$10perchild.Morgan’sOutdoorAdven-tures,7040WhitewaterRiverLn,Brookville,IN.1-888-304-4904

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18Habitat Hike–2pm.Forest,fieldandpondsarealllocalhabitats.We’llwalkthetrailtoseewholiveswhere andhowessential basics are found in allthreeplaces.Free.WoodlandMound/SeasongoodNatureCenter,8250OldKelloggRd,Cincinnati,OH.GreatParks.org

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22“Greening”an Old House–7pm.Learnlowcostandnocostwaystosaveenergy,improvecomfortand green your old homewith the CincinnatiPreservationAssociation. Free.ErlangerBranchLibrary, 401Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY.859-962-4000

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24Laughter Yoga w/ Patrick Murphy Welage –9-10:30am.$10.Tri-HealthPavilion,6200PfeifferRd.(atI-71),BlueAsh,OH.513-985-6732Lectures That Enlighten–7-9pm.TheFullnessofanEmptyLifeinaBusyBusyWorldwithJesseReeceandGoingBeyondtheLimitsofthePhysicalBodywithNicholasZajac.Free.SchoolofMeta-physicsCincinnati,14SheehanAve,Cincinnati,OH.513-821-7353

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25Reiki Share – 2-4 pm. Come to practice andreceiveReiki.Freere-attunementtoUsuiReiki-bringcertificate.SchebenBranch,BooneCountyPublicLibrary,8899U.S.42,Florence,KY,859-750-4720

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27Backpacking Basics – 7pm.Calling all begin-nerbackpackers!Let’sgetreadytobackpackbymeetingourexperiencedstaffandgoingovertheessentialsneededtoprepareforanovernightex-perience!Thisprogramisgearedforadultsonly.Free.WintonWoods.GreatParks.org.Microsoft Word Class –10am.Firstpartofthisclass.MaryAnnMonganLibrary,502ScottBlvd,Covington,KY.RSVP:859-962-4071

Yin Yoga & Reiki –7:30-8:45pm.YinYogaisapassive yoga practice designed to gently stretchandrehabilitatetheconnectivetissuesthatformourjoints.Reikiisspirituallyguidedpure,life-forceenergywhichhelpstoharmonizeandbringabouthealingoneverylevel.Free.GraceTreeYoga&GrowthStudio,8933Cincinnati-DaytonRd,OldeWestChester.513-759-4458.Family Day Dinner – 6pm. Celebrate FamilyDaybyenjoyingadeliciousspaghettidinnerattheDurrBranchLibrary,1992Walton-NicholsonRd,Independence,KY.RSVP859-962-4030

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29Laughter Yoga w/ Patrick Murphy Welage –9-10:30am.$10.Tri-HealthPavilion,6200PfeifferRd.(atI-71),BlueAsh,OH.513-985-6732Saturday,October29The Phenomenon Bruno Groening - On the tracks of the “Miracle Healer”–1:30-7:30pm.Freedocumentaryfilmshowing(2intermissions).TheCenterforSpiritualLiving,5701MurrayAve.Cincinnati.,OH.513-899-3115

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mondayHatha Yoga – 10:15-11:15am. LynneCarroll’sYogaStudio.7012HarrisonAve,Cincinnati,OH.513-518-2066Yoga with Terri – 12pm.One hour class. $10.GoBeyondMedicine,51CavalierDr,Suite220,Florence,KYSustainable Living Potluck – 5-7pm. Informalgroupmeetingdiscussingwaysofdecreasingourcollectiveandindividual“ecologicalfootprints”.Free.GaiaFoundation,8987CotillionDr,Cincin-nati,OH.Used Books Sale –5:30-7:30pm.Every2ndMon-dayofeachmonth.Wegratefullyacceptdonationsof gently used books,CDs,DVDs, videotapes,audiobooks andLPs. Friends’Warehouse, 8456VineStreet,Hartwell,DowntownCincinnati,OH.513-369-6035MyPowerfulChoicesShow–6pm.RadioShow.Free.blogtalkradio.com/larkinsell

ongoingeventsT’AICHI–6-7pm.DonSturniolo,T’aiChi In-structor.$10.GoBeyondMedicine,51CavalierDr,Suite220,Florence,KY.Register:859-586-0111YogaforWellness–6-7pm.Calmyourmind,in-vigorateyourbodyandrenewyourspiritthroughyogaposesandbreathawarenessexerciseswithPhoenixWilson,RYT.$40/4weeksor$12dropin.St.Elizabeth,1500JamesSimpson,Jr.Way,CovingtonKY.859-341-9642Hathayogaw/DianaGuy–7-8:30pm.$11/$10/mo.NewThoughtUnity, E.WalnutHills, 513-961-2527Rocket for Beginners – 7:30pm.A great placeto start building strength and endurance.Yogaah Studio, 4046HamiltonAve,Cincinnati,OH.513-542-9642

tuesdayMulti-Style Yoga –9:30am.YogawithKeriCol-mar.SerenityNow,8761U.S.Highway42,SuiteB,Union,KY.859-647-7780Half Pint Kids Club –10am.Kidsages3-8areinvitedwith a caregiver to explore and try newfoods inafunenvironment.Free.WholeFoods,5805DeerfieldBlvd,Mason,OH.Register:513-459-6131Hatha Yoga –10-11:30am.Awelcomingclassforstudentsofalllevels.$5.Comeat9:30forgroupmeditation. Saint Timothy Church Basement.10272U.S.Hwy42,Union,KY.859-750-4720Tai Chi for Health –1:15pmbeginner,2:30pmintermediate.WithBettyLubrecht.SynergyHo-listicHealthCtr,7413US42,Suite3,Florence,KY.Register:859-525-5000Tai Chi Class –5:30pm.Meditativephysicalex-ercisedesignedforrelaxation,balanceandhealthin your life.MadisonvilleBranchLibrary, 4830WhetselAve,Cincinnati,OH.513-369-6029Nia Technique– 6-7pm.Niaisanexpressivebody-mindmovementandfitnessprogramincorporatingdance,martialartsandhealingarts,includingyoga.Adaptabletomostlevelsoffitness,ageandbodytypes.$10/class;$80/10classpass;$140/20classpass; $6/class for students and seniors. CliftonCulturalArtCenter,3711CliftonAve,Cincinnati,OH.513-460-5182Yoga with Maggie –6pm.1hourclass.$10.GoBeyondMedicine, 51 Cavalier Dr, Suite 220,Florence,KYAnusara yoga w/Patsy Baughn - 6-7:30pm$11/$10/mo.NewThoughtUnity,E.WalnutHills,513-961-2527Pet Loss Support Group – 7-8:30pm. FirstTuesday of themonth. Free. Angel’s Paws,11341GroomsRd,BlueAsh,OH.Register:513-489-7297Pet Caregiver Support Group–7-8:30pm.Sec-ondTuesdayofthemonth.Healingfrompetloss,wetakethejourneywithyoufrompaintopeace.Free.Angel’sPaws,11341GroomsRd,BlueAsh,OH.Register:513-489-7297Creative Sounding Board –7-9pm.Every 2nd

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wednesdayDirt Crew –9am-12pm.VolunteersmeettoworkontheCGCGrounds.Dressfortheweatherandbringyourgardeninggloves.Free.CivicGardenCenter, 2715ReadingRd,Cincinnati,OH. 513-221-0981Used Books Sale –10am-1pm.SeeMonday.Hatha Yoga– 10:15-11:15am.SeeMonday.Scrapbooking –10:30am-1pm.Childcareavail-able.Noexperienceisnecessary.Bringpictures.Free.TheWomen’sConnectionLearningCenter,4022GlenwayAve, Cincinnati, OH. Register:513-471-4673x19Re-Fresh Wednesdays – 11:30-1pm. JoinBrit-tanyourHealthyEatingSpecialistinthecaféforadeliciousandeasydemotogetyourmid-weekrefreshed! Free.Whole Foods, 5805DeerfieldBlvd,Mason,OH.513-459-6131Pilates Class–12pm.1hourclasswithTerriDoll-Butler.$10.GoBeyondMedicine,51CavalierDr,Suite220,Florence,KYLibrary Committee –1-2pm.VolunteertokeeptheHoffmanLibraryfullorganizedandstocked.Free. CivicGarden Center. 2715Reading Rd,Cincinnati,OH.513-221-0981Hiking Club–4:30pm.EasytoModerateTrail.AllhikesstartandfinishattheTreehouseinMt.Airy Forest. Come preparedwithwater, hikingshoes andwalking sticks (optional). Free.Mt.AiryForest,5083ColerainAve,Cincinnati,OH‎.CincinnatiParks.comGentle Beginner Yoga Class –5pm.CovingtonYoga,440ScottSt,Covington,KY.859-307-3435Tai Chi for Everyone w Betty Lubrecht–6pm.SerenityNow, 8761U.S.Highway 42, SuiteB,Union,KY.859-647-7780Yoga with Amanda – 6pm. 1 hour class. $10.GoBeyondMedicine,51CavalierDr,Suite220,Florence,KYIntrospective Perspectives Show–6pm.Radio

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