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12 NATURAL REJUVENATION DebunkingtheMyths ofColonHydrotherapy by Beth Davis

15 RELAX & RECHARGE TherapeuticHomeRecipes RebalanceandRenewMind andBody by Frances Lefkowitz

18 REVIVING CITY MARKET by Kristin DeMint

21 SWEET LULLABY WhyYou’llRestEasierifYour BabyisSleepingOnAn OrganicMattress by Lee Walker

22 LITTLE FURRY FRIENDS Kittens&PuppiesNeed SpecialCare by Brita Bell

23 PET SITTING TakingtheStressOutof LeavingPets by Amanda Dorman

24 HAPPINESS IS CHOCOLATE DarkandDelicious, it’sBlissfullyHealthy by Gabriel Constans

24 SWEET TREATS byLocalArtisans by Beth Davis

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12 community

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21 healthykids

22 naturalpet

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“As we look deeply within, we understand our perfect balance. There is no fear of the cycle of birth, life and death. For when you stand in the present moment, you are timeless.” -- Rodney Yee

Formanyofus,ourtimeisspentdistracted,rehashingthepastandworryingaboutthefuture.Wetendtomove

throughlifeinaconstantstateofreactiontoourchildren,partners,workandcircumstances.Trappedinourheads,weloseoursenseofbalance,thetrueflowoflifeandthebeautyallaround.Andwhenwedisruptournaturalequa-nimity,wegetsad,stressedandsick. Byavoidingmindlessnessandpracticingmindfulness–calmawarenessofbody,emotions,andconsciousness–wecanmaintainseparationfromouregodriventhoughtsandquietthementalchatter.Wedon’thavetotryandchangeorcontroleachmoment,butcanmerelyobserveandacceptitwithoutlabeling,judgingorholdingontoit.Afriendrecentlysharedwithmethatwhateverthoughtswerepresentinhisheadwerecompletelyerasedbyagoodnight’ssleep.Howwonderfultoawakenfresheachdayinpresenttime,freefromclutterhangover. Therearefourareaswecanregularlyobservetocultivateamindfulnessprac-tice:thebody,emotions,intellectandspirit.Thebodyisthevehiclewehavebeengiventocarryoutourpurposeonearth.Ideallywewilltreatitwithrespect,careandhonor,andinreturn,wewillbeprovidedwithinnatemessagesforcontinuityofhealth,longevityandvibrancy. Feelingsaretouchy.Whensuppressedorignored,theyhavetheabilitytocausemalaiseandmanifestillness,butwhensharedtheyprovideasenseofreliefandvalidationforourverysoul.Tuningin,acknowledgingandexpressingour-selvesmakesusfeelalive! Whiletheintellectisawonderfultoolfordelineatingandevaluating,weoftenaretooattachedtoitandmayunwittinglydisconnectfromourintuitiveguideandourhearts.Whentheintellectisquietedandwereturntoourtrueself,wefindthatsometasksbecomemoremanageableandanswersoftenappearattheready. Thespiritisthesourceof“naturalknowing”andourconnectiontothesuperconscious.Itofferslove,compassionandpeace. Bysteadilytrainingourselvestoremainaware,wecanrestorebalancetoourlivesandbefullyawakeandpresent. LiveEveryMoment! Nancy

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New Yoga Studio Offers Wellnessfrom the Inside Out

Whilesomeofuswerestartingournewyearoffwithanap,anewFisher’sbusinesswelcomed2011with,literally,aflourish.FlourishYogaand

Wellbeingopeneditsdoorsat10138BrooksSchoolRoadonJanuary1withadayoffreeyogaclassesandapromisetobeadifferentkindofyogastudio. OwnerAmyThomas’svisionforthenewventureistocreateasafeplaceforpeopletoexploreyoga,health,personalgrowth,andultimately,theirowninfinitepossibilities.“Theintentionisnotonlytoofferyogaclasses,buttogrowacommunityofempowered,lovingpeoplewhocanmakeahugedifferenceintheworldbytakingcareoftheirownwell-beingfirst,whichenablesthemtobepresentforothers,”Thomassays. Thenewspacehasbeentransformedfromafitness-centricexercisestudiotoapeacefulretreatofferingyogaclassesforeverylevelofinterest,plusmassagesandpersonalcounseling.FlourishYogaoffersavarietyofclassessevendaysaweek,alltaughtbyregisteredyogateachershandpickedfortheircommitmenttoyogaasaholisticpractice. Thomas,aRegisteredYogaTeachersince2003andalsoapsychotherapist,adds,“Manypeopleinitiallycometoyogaforthephysicalbenefitsofyogaandastheycontinue,theirpracticequicklybeginstoencompasstheemotional,psychological,andspiritualaspectsofwholeness…allowingthemtoflourishinliferatherthanjustsurviveanotherday.That’stheinspirationforthestudio’sname.”

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intheBahamas.Thesix-nighttripincludesaone-nightstayinFt.LauderdalebeforeflyingtoBimini,wheretheluckywinnerwillenjoyfivedaysofdailyexcursionsonacomfortablecatamarantoconnectandplaywithwilddolphinsswimmingfreeintheirnaturalenvironment.Thecombinationofyoga,healthyfood,supportivesurroundingsanddolphinencounterscreatesatransformativeopportunitytorelax,expandandreconnectwithnature. Since1995,WildQuesthasbeenprovidingprogramsforswimmingwithwildandfreedolphinsinthewarmCaribbeanSea;formanyindividuals,theexperienceislife-changing.NaturalAwakeningsreaderBukkiSitlerreportsonFacebook:“Iwonatriplastsummer,anditwasoneofthemostamazingexperiencesofmylife.Thecrewissorespectfulandhelpful.Theyreallygivethegroupofpeopleagoodeducationaboutdolphinsandhowtointeractandsharetheexperience.Theyneverfeedorotherwisetrytoattractthedolphins,andareveryrespectfulofthefactthatthehumansareguestsinthedolphins’home.Evenofftheboat,thereisalottodo,likeyogaanddailymeditation.It’sabeautifulprogram.”To sign up for the sweepstakes, visit NACrossroads.com. To learn more about WildQuest, visit WildQuest.com.

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Still Mind, Present Moment, Open Heart Program Offered in March

LedbyrenownedteacherandauthorDr.DanielR.Condron,AStillMind,PresentMoment,

OpenHeartprogramwillbeofferedbytheSchoolofMetaphysicsatButlerUniversity’sAthertonUnionHallinIndianapolisfrom9a.m.to4p.m.onMarch12.Attendeeswilldiscovertechniquestohelpinbeinggroundedinthepresent,developanopen-eyedmeditationpractice,remaintruetooneself,tapintoselfpersonalpower,expandthelovewithin,identifythoughtsleadingtohealing,andbestpreparefor2012andbeyond. Thethreepillarsoftheprogramcoverthreeinterrelatedhopesoftheworld:AStillMind,asthoughtsceasetoimpingeonus,oneisleftwithapeacefulwholenessofbeing;thePresentMoment,theonlytimewereallyhave;andTheOpenHeart,asitenablesustofullyunderstand,giveandreceiveloveonthehighest,divinelevel. Dr.Condron,whohastaughtmetaphysicsforalmost40years,isthedirectoroftheCollegeofMetaphysicsinWindyville,Missouri.HehasauthoredmorethanadozenbooksplusappearedonnationaltelevisionprogramsincludingTheTodayShowandhundredsofradioprograms.

Location: 4600 Sunset Ave. For more info or tickets, call the School of Metaphysics at 317-251-5285 or email [email protected].

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ChristieCrailofOrganicallyCleanhasrecentlyexpanded

hernaturalcleaningservicestoincludeareaswithinBroadRipple,KeystoneandZionsville.Utilizingnaturalcleaningproductssuchasvinegarandessentialoilsfoundinnatureprovestobebeneficialinhomeorofficeandwon’tharmpeopleorpets. Manycleaningmaterialsaretoxicandcontaindangerouschemicals,whichcanalsobedamagingtothehomeorofficebecausechemicalscanleavefilmsandcannotworkonsomesurfaces.WithanaturalcleanerlikethoseusedbyChristie,surfaceswillbesanitizedandwillbelesslikelytoleavebehindanydifficultmarksonanymaterials. Bothregularlyscheduledalongwithone-timecleaningservicesareconductedatthehighestqualityofstandards.OrganicallyCleanhasfair,honestandcompetitiveratesstartingat$30/hourforupto4hours,andthenclientsreceiveapricebreak.Seniorcitizendiscountsarealsoavailable.

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newsbriefsAsana & Anatomy Weekend with Martin Kirk in March

MartinKirk,aCertifiedAnusaraYogaInstructor,willbeinIndianapolisforaweekendof

classesgearedtowardsyogaandanatomyofthespine,pelvis,shouldersandarms,legs,kneesandfeetattheRivieraClubinIndianapolis.ThisspecialweekendwiththeArizona-basedteacherandauthor,hisonlyscheduledvisittotheMidwestthisyear,willstartwithaMasterYogaclassfrom1to4p.m.onMarch4,andthenfouranatomysessionsfocusingonspecificbodyregionsfrom6to9p.m.,March4;9:30a.m.to12:30p.m.and2:30to5:30p.m.,March5;and9:30a.m.to12:30p.m.,March6. Thevarietyofclasseswillbeappropriatefortotalbeginners,yogaspecialists,bodyworkprofessionalsandmedicalstudents/professionals.KirkweavestheAnusaraUniversalPrinciplesofAlignmentwithAnatomysothestudentscanlearnexperientially. AllsessionsareapprovedforcontinuingeducationhoursbytheNationalCertificationBoardforTherapeuticMassage&Bodywork.

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City Welcomes Entries for Sustainability Awards

MayorGregBallardandKärenHaley,directoroftheOfficeofSustainability,

areremindinglocalbusinesses,nonprofits,communitygroupsandschoolstheyhaveuntil5p.m.onFebruary4toevaluatetheirsustainabilityeffortsforlastyearandsubmitentriesforthe2010IndianapolisSustainabilityAwards. “TheawardsrecognizeorganizationsthatmakeacommitmenttoimprovingourenvironmentandcontributetomakingIndianapolisabetterplaceinwhichtoliveanddobusiness,”saidMayorBallard. Theawards,presentedbytheOfficeofSustainability,McKinneyGreenInitiativesFundandtheGreaterIndianapolisChamberofCommerce,aremeanttoinspireinnovation,showcaseimpact,rewardleadershipandpromoteeducationaroundtheprinciplesofsustainability.ProjectsmusthavebeencompletedinMarionCountybetweenJanuary1andDecember31,2010. Fiveawardswillbegiventohonorexcellenceinthewater,land,air,energyandreduce,reuse,recyclecategories.TheywillbepresentedbyMayorBallardataspecialluncheononMarch24,attheIndianapolisMarriottDowntown,tobeemceedagainbylocalgreenlivingexpertSaraSnow.

To apply for an award or for more info or tickets or sponsorship opportunities for the March 24 event, visit SustainIndy.org/awards. For more info on how Mayor Ballard is creating a more sustainable Indianapolis, visit SustainIndy.org.

Breast Imaging Center Celebrates Grand Reopening in Carmel

SolisWomen’sHealthisrelocatingto11450N.MeridianStreet,

Suite100,inCarmel,onFebruary1.Thecenteroffersafullrangeofbreastimagingservicesincludingmammographyexamstocompletediagnosticprocedures,allinaconvenient,easyandprivatemanner. Asthefacilityisdedicatedexclusivelytobreastcancerscreeninganddiagnosis,patientscanexpectanunparalleledlevelofprofessionalattentionandpersonalcare. Dr.SuzanneHandisaBoard-CertifiedBreastSpecialistinRadiologywithseveralyearsofdedicatedbreastimagingexperience.Allexamsareperformedbyexperiencedstaffmembersutilizingstate-of-theartdigitaltechnology.Patientscanexpectanappointmentwithin48hourswhenadditionalfollow-upisneeded. SolisWomen’sHealthisarelaxingenvironmentwithprivatedressingrooms,comfortablegowns,andastaffthatissensitivetoindividualneedsandrespectfuloftime.

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Wellness Center Relocates and Expands Services

CarmelchiropractorsDr.NancyElwartowski-CooperandDr.SandraK.Cunningham

havemovedtheirofficetoanew,largerlocation.ChiropracticWellnessCenterofIndiana,whichwasat116thStreetandKeystoneAvenue,isnowlocatedat75ExecutiveDrive,SuiteJ. Thepracticehasbeenservingthecommunityfor25yearswiththerapeuticservicesandtreatmentstoassistthosewhohavebeeninvolvedinautoaccidentsandrequiretreatmentforinjuriessuchaswhiplash,neckandbackpain,andchronicheadaches. Theclinic’seasy-to-navigatewebsiteprovidesawealthofinformationonavailabletreatments,painmanagement,andhowchiropracticcanhelppediatricandprenatalconditions.Thenewlocationhasaddedanadditionalpositiveelementtotheoverallchiropractictreatment,wellnessandconveniencethattheCenterhasprovidedtothecommunityovertheyears.Patientscanlookforwardtoupdatedknowledgeandservicesviathewebsite,comfortableandqualityserviceviathenewlocation,andthebenefitsofhavingachiropracticfacilitythatwillincorporatetheirnewlookwiththeirlongstandingpracticeofhealthcare.

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Eco-KudosAmerica Names Top Smart-Growth CitiesTheU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency’sSmartGrowthAwardsrecognizeinnovationineverythingfromcreatingsmallpublicspacesindenselypackedurbancorestoinvestingincompactcommunitiesandpreservingforestsandfarmland.Itallmakesforgreaterlivability. Thispastyear,theBigAppletookhonorsforoverallexcellence.“NewYorkCityhasachievedarelativelysmallcarbonfootprint,givenitssize,throughitscommitmenttocreatingcompactandwalkableneighborhoods,”accordingtotheagencyreport.ThecityhasalsobuiltdedicatedbikelanesandcarvedoutpublicspacesinurbanjungleslikeTimesSquare. Portland,Oregon,winskudosforitsrealisticgrowthplantoaccommodateananticipated600,000populationby2030,strengtheningemploymentandconcentratingcommerce,whilepreservingitsneighborhoodsandconnectionswithnature.InMaine,20townscollaboratedinacommercialandtouristbyway,whilepreservingtheregion’sruralcharacter.SanFranciscoearnedpraisefortransformingapreviouslyneglectedalleywayintothevibrantSouthofMarketretailarea,asdidBaltimoreforitsgreenrehabofanhistoricbuildingintoamixed-usespacethatrevitalizedthesurroundingneighborhood.

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globalbriefsYear-Round Farmers’ Market Has Bevy of Foods and Recipes

LocallyGrownGardensisayear-round farmers’ market chef-

owned and operated by RonaldHarris in South Broad Ripple,Indianapolis.The market operatesfrom a repurposed repair shopofferingseasonalproduce,vegetableandherbplants,flowers/perennials,Christmas trees,firewood, lanterns,fresh baked pies, breads, rolls,crisps, fresh brewed Italian coffee,and specialty baking and cookingingredients.Salmonandpulledporkareonthedailymenu. PriortoopeningLocallyGrownGardens, Harris was the CorporateChefforMCLRestaurantandBakery(27locations)for14years,andwasachefinNewYorkCityforover14years. Customers can enjoy lunchor dinner at a massive wood tableadjacent to the wall of cookbooksand join him for a discussion onrecipes or tips on preparing fordinnerparties.Warmermonthsleadtooutdoor eatingonpicnic tables.Harris works directly with localIndianaandMidwestfarmersaswellasotherlocalsuppliers.

Location: on the Monon Trail at 1050 E. 54th St., Indianapolis. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Friday; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday. For more info, call 317-255-8555 or visit LocallyGrownGardens.com.

Marriage ModesThe Rise of New Forms of Family

EvenasthenumberofmarriedcouplesshrinkstojustmorethanhalfofallU.S.adults,thefamily—inallofitsemergingvarieties—remainsresilient,saysanewPewResearchCenternationwidesurvey.MostAmericans’definitionoffamilyhasexpandedtoencompasseitheroneortwoadultslivingwithachild.Thevastmajority(75percent)ofalladultsconsider

theirownfamilytobethemostimportantandmostsatisfyingelementoftheirlives.

Farmoremarriedadultssaythatlove(93percent),makingalifelongcommitment(87percent)and

companionship(81percent)arekeyreasonstogetmarried,ratherthanhavingchildren(59percent)orfinancialstability(31percent).Unmarriedadultsviewedthesefactorsinthesameorder.Askediftheyagreethatthereisonlyonetrueloveforeveryperson,fewerthan3in10oftotalsurveyrespondentssay,“Ido.”

Campus LifeGoing Back to School in the Golden YearsRetirementcommunities,typicallynestlednearbeachesorgolfcourses,arebeginningtoemergesomewhereelse:nearuniversitycampuses.Educationalopportunitiesandculturalactivitiesthereareamongtheperksforthosewhofeelmostaliveinactive,intellectuallystimulatingandintergenerationalsettings.Almamatersareaspecialdrawforsportsfans. About50campus-orientedretirementcommunitiesexistaroundthecountry,estimatesAndrewCarle,anindustryexpertandfoundingdirectoroftheSeniorHousingAdministrationprogramatGeorgeMasonUniversity,inFairfax,Virginia.Another50areplanned.

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Adult VolunteersWe’ve Got Time to HelpTheCorporationforNationalandCommunityServicereportsthat63.4millionAmericansvolunteeredtohelptheircommunitiesin2009,1.6millionmorethantheyearbefore,andthelargestsingle-yearspikesince2003.Theycontributed8.1billionhoursofservice,withanestimatedvalueofnearly$169billion. Part-timeemployeesprovedthemostgenerous,witha34percentvolunteerrate,accordingtothe Portland Tribune’sanalysisofU.S.BureauofLaborStatistics.Nearly29percentofthosewithfull-timejobscontributed.About23percentofunemployedindividualsvolunteered. Utahwasthetopvolunteerstate,witharateofmorethan44percent,followedbyIowa,Minnesota,NebraskaandAlaska,allexceeding37percent.LargecitieswereledbyMinneapolis-St.Paul;Portland,Oregon;SaltLakeCity;Seattle;andOklahomaCity,allwithatleastathirdoftheirresidentstakingupacause. Mid-sizecities,particularlythoseintheMidwest,haveonaveragehighervolunteerratesthanlargecities,withvolunteersalsocontributingmorehours.Mid-sizecitystars,withavolunteerrateofbetween63and40percentincludeProvo,Utah;IowaCity;Ogden,Utah;FortCollins,Colorado;andMadison,Wisconsin.

Happiness IndexMost American Adults Say Life is GoodAnewRasmussenReportssurveyfindsthat61percentofadultsratetheirlivestodayasgoodorexcellent.Amongthemostsatisfiedaremarriedadults,thosewithnochildrenathomeandpeoplewiththehighestincomes.Ofthe1,000menandwomensurveyed,58percentconsidertheyearsfrom18to49astheverybest,17percentultimatelypreferage50andupand14percentmaintainthatchildhoodtakesthecake.Therestareundecided.

Checkbook BingoThe Rising Cost of Raising a ChildBecause few parents do the math, notmanywouldguessthatitcostsmorethan$222,000tobringuptheaveragechildintoday’smiddle-incomeAmerican family.That’sthelatestpricetag,accordingtoU.S.DepartmentofAgriculturefigures—evenbeforecollegestarts. Althoughthelion’sshareofparentalspendingtodaygoestowardhousingandfood,healthcarecostshavedoubledto8percentofthetotalsince1960.Education,including childcare and extracurricularactivities,isup2percent,comprising17percentofthetotalchildhoodbill. Some economists say the USDAestimate is modest, because it doesn’ttake intoaccountcompetitive spendingpracticesamongtheupperclasses.Thesecan range from high-speed Internetaccess, unlimited smartphone textingandculturaltraveltocompetitivesports,private schooling and expenditures onorthodontia and brand-name statussymbols.Allarevyingtogivekidsaleguptosuccess.

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Acupuncture Helps Heart PatientsResearchnewsfromGermanyreportsthatacupuncture

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Dream on… and Learn BetterModernsciencehasestablishedthat

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3Allergy Free International Cuisine Class – 5:30-7:30pm. Food allergies don’t mean that ethnic food is no longer an option. Taste food from Italy, China, Mexico, Spain and more, all allergy free. $35. Reinventing Wellness, 8725 Gordonshire Dr, India-napolis. 317-408-0110. [email protected]. ReinventingWellness.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4Oneness Blessing Gathering – 6:30-8pm. Learn about the history of the Blessing and experience the divine energy of all that is. Everyone welcome. Donation. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-253-5683. [email protected]. MotherNatureSun.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5Mindfulness Meditation for Health – 10-11 am. Qigong uses mental focus, breath, and gentle move-ments to bring about a state of relaxation. Discover and activate one’s own healing system. Improve physical balance and mobility and bring about improved mental clarity and focus. $10. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-490-9822. [email protected]. Indyqi.com.

Women’s Mini Retreat – 12:30-5pm. Delve into who one is and will become and express it in a col-lage. Preliminary exercises will be done to spark memory/imagination. We will start with a vegetar-ian pitch-in lunch so please bring a dish to share as well as scissors and glue. Register by Feb 3 at noon. Pay what one can between $50-$70. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-9642. [email protected]. IPYC.org.

Yoga with Lisa Riolo – 9-10am. Lisa, from CityYo-ga, leads a complimentary yoga practice. This class is for all levels and mats are available at the Showroom. Free. lululemon athletica Indianapolis Showroom, 6402 Cornell Ave, Indianapolis. 317-253-7195. [email protected]. Lululemon.com.Baraka Kirtan Event – 6:30-9pm. Kirtan (sanskrit-to repeat) is a call and response chanting performed in India’s devotional traditions. Kirtan practice involves the chanting of hymns or mantras to the accompaniment of instruments such as the harmo-nium, the two-headed mrdanga or pakawaj drum and karatal hand cymbals. $15. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St, Indianapolis. [email protected]. MotherNatureSun.com.

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How to Stay Young the First 100 Years – 6-7pm. Also Feb 21. Learn the importance of chiropractic care and how to keep one’s body and mind at it’s best. This is a great class for new patients or those who want more education prior to obtaining treat-ment. Free. Call to RSVP at 317-745-5100. Danville Chiropractic, 6 Manor Dr, Danville. 317-745-5100. [email protected]. DanvilleChiroCenter.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8Seven Secrets to Health & Healing – 5:30pm. We reveal the seven secrets to health and healing to help one achieve health goals. Free. Seating is limited. RSVP by Feb 4. Free. Zionsville Holistic Chiropractic & Wellness Center, 1620 W Oak St, Ste 100, Zionsville. Contact Kathy to reserve seat: 317-733-9630. [email protected]. ZionsvilleChiropractor.com.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12Valentine’s Day Weekend Brunch - 8am-1pm. Sat & Sun. Make a reservation and feast on Gingerbread Pancakes, Eggs Benedict and Winter Omelets from our new winter menu. Tulip Noir Cafe, where local, organic, seasonal food that is good for one’s heart is savored in an atmosphere that is good for one’s soul. Reserve seat at 317-848-5252. Tulip Noir Cafe, 1224 W. 86th St, Indianapolis. TuilpNoirCafe.com. Yoga with Kristy Kennedy – 9-10am. Kristy Ken-nedy, of CityYoga, leads a complimentary vinyasa yoga practice. This class is for all levels and mats are available at the Showroom. Free. lululemon athletica Indianapolis Showroom, 6402 Cornell Ave, Indianapolis. 317-253-7195. [email protected]. Lululemon.com.Partner Yoga with Lisa Daugherty – 11:30am-1pm. Partner Yoga can help develop physical body and strengthen emotional and spiritual bodies. Some poses will challenge one’s balance, strength, and flexibility while others will require total trust and surrender in one’s partner. $25 couples, $15 single. Cityoga School of Yoga and Health, 2442 N Central Ave, Indianapolis. 317-920-9642. [email protected]. Cityoga.biz.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16Candida Cure Cuisine – 5:30-7:30pm. Learn how candida affects one and how to overcome it with foods that heal. $35. Reinventing Wellness, 8725 Gordonshire Dr, Indianapolis. 317-408-0110. [email protected]. ReinventingWellness.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19Yoga with Jocelin Romero – 9-10am. Jocelin Rome-ro of CityYoga will be leading a complimentary yoga practice at the lululemon Showroom. All levels are welcome, and mats are available for use. lululemon athletica Indianapolis Showroom, 6402 Cornell Ave, Indianapolis. 317-253-7195. [email protected]. Lululemon.com.Living on Raw Foods Level I Certification Class – 10am-2pm. Become a raw food chef and learn how to create quick and easy recipes using organic and nutritious ingredients. Price includes breakfast, lunch and certification. Registration required. $125. Reinventing Wellness, 8725 Gordonshire Dr, India-napolis. 317-408-0110. [email protected]. ReinventingWellness.com.Agnihotra Workshop – 4-7pm. Agnihotra is the science of healing and purification thru the medium of fire. It is meant for all mankind. Come learn this ancient science to heal the planet. Agnihotra is the most practical and relevant method of Atmospheric Purification, known and recommended for thousands of years in the Ayurveda. $15. Mother Nature’s Sun,

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dailyWaterman’s Farm Market – 8am-7pm. Year round. Large variety of produce and food-related products. 7010 E Raymond St, Indianapolis. WatermansFarmMarket.com. Pilates Reformer Classes – No Sun classes. Mon: 8am, 9am, 10am, 6:30pm; Tue: 3pm, 6:30pm; Wed: 9am, 10am, 6:30pm; Thurs: 9am, 3pm, 6:30pm; Fri: 6am, 9am, 10am; Sat: 9am, 10am. Engages the mind with the body to create exercises that involve whole body movement. It builds strength without excess bulk, creating a sleek, toned body with slender thighs and flat abs. Pilates also improves overall health re-sulting in increased flexibility, agility and economy of motion. Inner You Pilates, 14950 Greyhound Ct, Indianapolis. 317-571-8367. InnerYouPilates.com.Locally Grown Gardens – Mon-Fri 9am-9pm; Sat 8am-9pm; Sun 9am-8pm. Year round. Chef owned and operated year round farm market offering a vari-ety of produce, plants, pies, breads and more. Lunch and dinner served daily. 1050 E 54th St, Indianapolis. 317-255-8555. LocallyGrownGardens.com.

sundayGluten Free Baking Day – 8am-1pm; Thurs 7am-2:30pm. Gluten-Free baking day every Thurs and Sun at Tulip Noir Cafe, where local, organic, seasonal food and friends come together. We create delicious, innovative, health conscience meals with a twist utilizing fresh herbs, and spices for flavor and optimal health. Tulip Noir Café, 1224 W 86th St, Indianapolis. 317-848-5252. TulipNoirCafe.com.Sahaja Meditation – 12-1pm. Learn, Practice and enjoy meditation. A simple and spontaneous medi-tation technique, which de-stresses mind, improves attention and brings inner peace and joy harnessing your own inner energy. Free. Old National Bank, 6135 N. College Ave, Broad Ripple. 317-300-4560. [email protected] Intensive – 1:30-3:30pm. Third Sun each month. Vinyasa flow yoga led by Liz Molitor. $20 drop in /$15 members. Source Yoga, 8609 E 116th St, Fishers. 317-915-9642. SourceYoga.net. Message & Meditation – 10-11am. Second Sun each month. This is led by Now Creations founder

Vince Lisi. $10/includes a take home CD. Source Yoga, 8609 E.116th St, Fishers. 317-915-9642. SourceYoga.net. Warming Up to Hot Vinyasa – 2-3:15pm. A class for those who are either new to yoga or somewhat anxious about the idea of practicing yoga in a hot room. $17 or package. Flourish Yoga + Wellbeing, 10138 Brooks School Rd, Fishers. 317-841-0103. [email protected]. FlourishYoga.Biz.Meditation Class – 6-7pm. A calming, centering meditation that will help you move into your week with peace, rejuevenation, & clarity. Donation. Flourish Yoga + Wellbeing, 10138 Brooks School Rd, Fishers. 317-841-0103. [email protected]. FlourishYoga.Biz.

mondayVibration Machine Session – Business Hours. Tighten, tone, improve circulation and lymph nodes. FREE with any service. Natural Rejuvenation, 6650 W. 10th Street, Indianapolis. 317-243-3550. NaturalRejuvenation.com.Farm Market – Mon-Wed, 9am-6pm; Thu-Sat, 9am-7pm. Year Round. Featuring quality apples, pumpkins, plants, local food, produce, meat, and more. Tuttle Orchards, 5717 N County Rd 300 West, Greenfield. 317-326-2278. TuttleOrchards.com. Ananda Mandala with Oneness Blessing – 6:30-8pm. This powerful breath work kick starts the move-ment of Kundalini energy and raising the vibrations with these amazing energy modalities. $10. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-253-5683. [email protected]. MotherNatureSun.com. United Rhythms Drum Circle – 7-8pm. Ages 18+. United Rhythms is a community drum circle focused on sharing rhythm, releasing stress and reconnecting with self. No experience is necessary. All drums and percussion are provided. $5. Bongo Boy Recreational Music and Wellness Center, 8481 Bash Street Ste 1100, Indianapolis. 317-771-0241. [email protected]. BongoBoyMusic.com.

tuesdayTibetan Heart Yoga – 5-6:15pm. Tibetan Heart Yoga is an asana practice combined with a medita-tive method in a lineage descended from the Dalai Lamas. The first series combines heart-opening asana with tong-len (giving & taking) meditation. Class is visualization, meditation and chanting progressing to asana practice with tong-len. $10. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-253-5683. [email protected]. MotherNatureSun.com.

wednesdayGentle Yoga – 11am-12pm. Focus on sequences to relieve fatigue and stress. Postures will focus on breathing and movement to encourage energy and

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MONDAY, FEBRAURY 21How to Stay Young the First 100 Years – 6-7pm. See Feb 7 listing. Danville Chiropractic, 6 Manor Dr, Danville. 317-745-5100. [email protected]. DanvilleChiroCenter.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22Seven Secrets to Health & Healing – 5:30pm. We reveal the seven secrets to health and healing to help one achieve health goals. Free. Seating is limited. RSVP by Feb 18. Free. Zionsville Holistic Chiropractic & Wellness Center, 1620 W Oak St, Ste 100, Zionsville. Contact Kathy to reserve seat: 317-733-9630. [email protected]. ZionsvilleChiropractor.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25Science Meets Yoga & Spirituality – 7-9pm. Also Sat Feb 26 1-5pm. Led by David Jacobs, Ph.D. Fri session will cover the physiological effects of yoga practice. Sat session will include theory and practice for using Lucid Dreaming to access higher states of consciousness. $50/Fri, $85/Sat, $125/both if signed up by Feb 19. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-9642. [email protected]. IPYC.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26Yoga with Nikki Meyers – 9-10am. Nikki Myers, E-RYT500, MBA, Yoga Therapist, Founder/Owner CITYOGA, will be leading a complimentary yoga practice at the lululemon Showroom. This class is open to all levels and mats are available for use at the Showroom. lululemon athletica Indianapolis Show-room, 6402 Cornell Ave, Indianapolis. 317-253-7195. [email protected]. Lululemon.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27Yoga for You: Restorative Yoga – 2:30-4pm. Re-laxation and supported poses will be used to refresh the body and the mind. Also learn self-facial and foot massage techniques to use at home. Limited class size, please RSVP by Feb 24, 5pm. $15. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-9642. [email protected]. IPYC.org.Pranyama – 6-7pm. Simple asana (poses) practice to prepare the body for awareness and breath work. This workshop is held the 4th Sunday of every month and is by donation. All donations benefit The Indianapolis Senior Center. CITYOGA School of Yoga and Health, 2442 N Central Ave, Indianapolis. 317-920-9642. [email protected]. Cityoga.biz.

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Asana and Anatomy – March 4-6. 1pm Friday, 9:30am Saturday, 9:30am Sunday. Martin Kirk, a Certified Anusara Yoga Instructor, will be in India-napolis for a weekend of classes geared towards yoga and anatomy of the spine, pelvis, shoulders and arms, legs, knees and feet. $40-195. Riviera Club in Indianapolis, 5640 N. Illinois St. 317-915-9642 or 317-938-2630. [email protected]. DancingHeartYoga.net/external.html.

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relaxation. Props will be used and modifications made as necessary. Pilates Wellness Studio, 1233 Pkwy Dr, Zionsville. Contact Tobie Hall: 317-873-2163. PilatesWellnessStudio.com.12-Step Meditation – 7-8pm. This gathering is open to anyone working a 12-step program of re-covery regardless of addiction. Based loosely on The 12-Step Buddhist, by Darren Littlejohn, this group is meant to complement rather than take the place of regular 12-step meetings. No experience in meditation required. Free. Held at 125 Spruce St, Indianapolis. 317-637-5683. [email protected]. TheChurchWithin.org.

thursday Gluten Free Baking Day – 7am-2:30pm. See Sun listing. Tulip Noir Café, 1224 W 86th St, Indianapo-lis. 317-848-5252. TulipNoirCafe.com.Winter’s Eve Market – 4-7pm. Thru Mar 31. Evening Farmers Market - top quality farm fresh products: quail eggs, artisan breads, pheasant, winter greens & root crops and more. Food/health related products, as well as food to eat in/take out. Unique products for everyday life. Free. Knights of Columbus Hall, 1305 W Delaware St, Indianapolis. 317-985-7230. [email protected]. Cloth Diapering 101 – 6:30-8pm. Also every other Sat 10am-2pm. Learn different options available in cloth diapering and see products first hand. Free. Toasty Baby, 10087 Allisonville Rd, Ste C, Fishers. RSVP. ToastyBaby.com.Chakra Dhyana – 6:30-8pm. Chakra Dhyana is a series of chants that open the chakras (energy cen-ters) and raise ones vibration to allow more positive flow into ones life. This 1.5 hour class will consist of Kundalini warmup with Beatles, chanting the Chakra Dhyana and meditation. $15. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-253-5683. [email protected]. MotherNatureSun.com.Healthy Chocolate – 7pm.An hour that could change one’s life. To get free chocolate, mention Joyce/Jenni. Holiday Inn at the Pyramids. 317-363-2262.Free Community Drum Circle – 6:45-8pm. A great family-friendly event to share in the joy of rhythm. No experience is needed. All ages are welcome. Drumming is a great way to relieve stress and is fun. Free. Hand Drum instruction class prior to the drum circle at 6:15-6:45pm. $5. Bongo Boy Recreational Music and Wellness Center, 8481 Bash Street Ste 1100, Indianapolis. 317-771-0241. [email protected]. BongoBoyMusic.com.

saturdayIndy Winter Farmers Market – 9:00am-12:30pm. Local produce, baked goods, artisan products and much more. Maxwell Building, 530 E Ohio St, In-dianapolis. IndyWinterFarmersMarket.org. Mat Pilates – 9-10am. The lululemon athletica Indianapolis Showroom offers a complimentary, all-levels yoga or Pilates class every Saturday. In-structors change from week to week. Mats are available at the Showroom. Free. lululemon athletica Indianapolis Showroom, 6402 Cornell Ave, India-napolis. 317-253-7195. [email protected]. Lululemon.com. The Green Market – 9am-12pm. Shop from local farmers and artisans. Get fresh vegetables and local handmade goods and support the community at the

same time. In heated barn. The Green Market, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. TPFOrganics.com. Cloth Diapering 101 – Every other Sat 10am-2pm. See Thurs listing. Free. Toasty Baby, 10087 Allison-ville Rd, Ste C, Fishers. RSVP. ToastyBaby.com.Free Martial Arts Intro Session – 10-11am. Instill-ing the qualities of self-confidence, self-discipline and self-control builds a strong foundation for success in all aspects of a person’s life. Free. Broad Ripple Martial Arts Academy, 5145 E 65th St, In-dianapolis. 317-251-2488. [email protected]. BroadRippleMartialArts.com. Sahaja Meditation – 11am-12pm. Experience medi-tation, a state of profound, deep peace that occurs when the mind is calm and silent, yet completely alert. Learn how to meditate at home with easy to learn techniques. No prior knowledge is necessary, everything is explained. Free. Old National Bank, 4950 E County Line Rd, Greenwood. 317-300-4560 [email protected] Fit Open House – 12-1:30pm. First Sat each month. Learn Quantum Fit’s training methods: teaches core movements, sound nutritional basics and takes one through one’s fitness assessment work-out. Free. Quantum Fit (inside Broad Ripple Martial Arts), 5145 E 65th St, Indianapolis. 317-658-1827. [email protected]. QFitIndy.com. Vinyasa – 12:30pm. First Sat each month. Also of-fering one’s first heated yoga class for free even with past attendance/current students. Invoke Studio, 970 Fort Wayne Ave, Ste C, Indianapolis. 317-631-9642. InvokeStudio.com.The Yoga of 12-Step Recovery – 3pm. This pro-gram, lead by Nikki Myers and Nate Rush, uses discussion, asana, pranayama and meditation to explore addiction and recovery within the body/mind continuum. It weaves together the wisdom of yoga and the practical tools of 12-step programs. Donations. Cityoga, 2442 Central Ave, Indianapolis. 317-920-9642. Cityoga.biz.Free Intro to Yoga – 2-3pm. Second Sat each month. Source Yoga, 8609 E.116th St, Fishers. 317-915-9642. SourceYoga.net.Book Study – 9am-12noon. Second Sat each month. Now Creations founder, Vince Lisi, leads a book study and currently studying the New Earth by Eckhart Tolle. Vince is a professor at Youngstown University who shares 30 plus years of knowledge and sincerity on this path of personal growth. Fishers United Methodist Church, 9196 E 116th St, Fishers. Visit NowCreations.org for details.

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COLON HYDROTHERAPYCLEANSING WATERS5501 E. 71st St., Ste A, Indianapolis317-259-0796CleansingWaters.net

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