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Dear Friend,

When I started Evolving Woman in 1994, I didn’t realize the abundance of health practitioners in the area. Over the years, I’ve watched as holistic, alternative healers have become more mainstream — and the public in turn has realized their many benefits. Holistic and traditional medicine truly can blend and meld to create optimal wellness. Then in 2009, Evolving launched. The number of brave pioneers, willing to put their services forth to the community — energy healers, chiropractors, massage therapists, art therapists, wellness centers and so much more — has multiplied. March marks the beginning of our fifth year of publishing. It is such a joyous time for me with the birth of spring, our annual Wellness Directory (inserted inside this issue) and the upcoming annual Health Fair where we honor our readers, writers and advertisers (coming early May). Thank you all for your support throughout the past four years. We have learned, grown, expressed, learned and grown some more. The team I work with on a daily basis, as well as our contributing writers and advertisers, have created a publication that is truly a joy to produce. The annual Wellness Directory is a resource I hope you will pull out, save and reference whenever you need holistic products or services. The Wellness Directory is passed out all year at events and festivals, plus is online at www.EvolvingMagazine.com. Kansas City is truly blessed to have such an abundance of talented practitioners and my hope is that we will all live healthier lives by utilizing their services. For reminders of upcoming events and to stay in touch, “like” Evolving Magazine on Facebook.

Jill Dutton

Unintentional Vibrational Healers...11 We Observe Things into Form...12 The Colorful World of Wellness...14 The Balanced Life...15

The Local Pig...10 The Truth about Protein Powder...10

Publisher Jill Dutton 913-944-1298 jill@evolvingmagazine.com

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News Bethany Klug DO is Now HealthSpan! Bethany Klug, DO is changing her name to HealthSpan. Why? Our lifespan may be longer today, but our healthspan — how long we live with vibrant health — is shorter. Our goal is to help you enjoy a lifespan of health, thus the name HealthSpan. Did you know that by the time you have symptoms, a disease process may be up to 80 percent complete? Yet, most people don’t enter the medical system until they have symptoms because it is a disease care system. It’s too little too late. We have a different vision. Our aspiration is for everyone to enjoy a long healthspan, a lifespan of health. Seventy percent of all doctor visits are complaints with a lifestyle related cause. This statistic inspires us to take a long-term

and holistic view of your health. We’re implementing research-based early disease identification, prevention and reversal programs that include identifying markers of early disease and genetic testing as well as what we’ve been doing successfully for years: hormone balancing, nutritional support, therapeutic diets, homeopathy, biodynamic cranial work and stress reduction. Our HealthSpan Be Well Center is key to this vision. Our Be Well Center aims to help you lengthen your healthspan with education in FMMS-right food, right movement, right mind-state and right sleep. Our nutrition and cooking classes will be starting soon. Go to www.healthspankc.com and subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to know! HealthSpan is located in the Capitol Federal Savings building at 1900 W 75th ST, STE 250 in Prairie Village. Contact HealthSpan at 913-642-1900 or info@healthspankc.com

Become a Certified Angel Practitioner Angels are the embodiment of God’s energy and they are with you on your journey through life, giving you subtle hints and guidance along your path. By welcoming the power and love of the angels into your life, you are opening yourself up to finding your life purpose and true fulfillment. Communicating with angels is completely natural, and the ability to do so is built in to every human being. The angels are communicating with us every day of our lives by showing us signs, giving us intuition and loving guidance to confirm that we are still on our life path. God and the angels love us unconditionally, they want us to be happy and live out our lives according to the lessons and experiences we chose on a soul level. We all deserve happiness so lets stop delaying our purpose and ask the angels to give us a sign to our next step in life. Charles Virtue, the eldest son of Angel expert Dr. Doreen Virtue, teaches the Angel Certification Program (ACP), Mediumship-classes and Life Purpose classes worldwide. Charles is the coauthor of

Communiversity’s Wholistic Health Fair UMKC/Communiversity’s Wholistic Health Fair, a bi-annual event since 1999, is a plethora of alternative-health practitioners who gather to share their knowledge and experience with the public. On Sunday, March 24 from 11 a.m.– 6 p.m., Communiversity will host

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the Angel book titled Signs from Above (published by Hay House) and writes a monthly column in ‘Prediction Magazine’ in the UK. His upcoming Angel oracle card deck (published by Hay House) will be in stores in July 2013. Join the Angel Certification Program (ACP-Class) with Charles Virtue in Kansas City to become a ‘Certified Angel Practitioner’. Dates: May 17-19 2013 (Friday-Sunday) Venue: Hilton Garden Inn Overland Park, KS.

56 exhibitors, 20 workshops and a giant silent auction. The expo is free and workshops are 3 for $7. You can get a coupon for a free workshop at http://www.umkc.edu/ commu/images_12/coupon.pdf. Call 816-235-1407, pick up a catalog of upcoming classes and the show guide at any public library or visit our website www.umkc.edu/commu for more information.

News The premier school for self-development has arrived in Kansas! Originally incorporated in Illinois in 2002, the School of Intuitive Arts and Sciences relocated to the Heartland in August 2012. Founded by nationally-recognized authors Patrick and Kathryn Andries, the school specializes in classes and readings that help people find their life purpose and attain inner peace, as well as providing a place to meet like-minded people and learn transforming spiritual principles. They serve individuals interested in self-development and those desiring to build a spiritual-based business, along with benefitting alternative practitioners wishing to add skills to their practice. Courses offer a balanced approach to spirituality by addressing the spiritual, mental, emotional and physical aspects of our being. Foundation Level classes include Dream Interpretation, Visualization, Relationships, Health and Healing, Past Lives, Intuition, Universal Laws, Meditation and Concentration.

PSYCHIC MEDIUM JOHN EDWARD COMING TO KANSAS CITY Appearance Includes a Question and Answer Session and Messages from the Other Side Psychic Medium John Edward will be coming to the Kansas City Marriott Downtown on May 19th, 2013 for a one night only event. Edward, a seven-time New York Times bestselling author, will begin the evening with an interactive question and answer session. He will then connect

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The unique Discover Your Life Purpose course takes students through a journey of six methods of self-awareness: astrology, iris analysis, palmistry, numerology, past lives and family birth order. The school offers Past Life Akashic Record readings, Health and Business readings, along with astrology, numerology, palmistry, birth order and Rayid® Iris Readings that offer a unique look at your personality through the patterns in your eyes. Teachers are available for private consultations and readings and use a variety of modalities such as intuitive breathing, Quantum Touch, life purpose counseling and health coaching. Each person’s path is honored, and they work with individuals in choosing the most appropriate modalities for their needs. You can take advantage of the school’s services at various locations such as Unity Temple on the Plaza, Unity Church of Overland Park and UMKC Communiversity. The school offers selfstudy downloadable classes and online classes with a live teacher. Contact the school at www.intuitiveschool.com, intutiveschool@sbcglobal.net or 847-2877593.

with the Other Side and give messages to the audience from family and friends who have crossed over. A special meet and greet with Edward will take place following the event, exclusive to members of “The FIVE,” his online community. The evening begins at 7:00pm and tickets are on sale now for $150. For more information and to see how you can join “The FIVE,” visit www.JohnEdward.net.

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News New Co-Ed Circle Forming for the Harmonic Priestess Process™ The Harmonic Priest~ess Process™ is created in a living field of consciousness which draws forth the authentic self. Both men and woman are seeking to

Kim Meisinger Energy Healer

Beyond the Blues Mental Health Fundraiser The sixth annual Beyond the Blues fundraiser for Mental Health America of the Heartland will be held on Saturday, April 20, from 6 to 10 p.m. Far from a stuffy fundraiser, Beyond the Blues is an exclusive blast from the past in an exclusive venue. It’s a rare opportunity to tour the Armacost Museum in Grandview, a private collection of rare antique automobiles encompassing two floors: from a 1910 International to a Ferrari Testarossa — plus an extensive

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The Essential Guide to Crystals, Minerals and Stone This “at-a-glance” reference provides essential information plus gemstone affirmations and divinatory meanings — all in one book. Includes charts of correspondences with chakras, astrological signs, planets and asteroids, careers and professions, and archangels. This ultimate go-to reference features 160 stones you can use to improve your life on all levels — mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Packed with practical information — from each stone’s Mohs scale rating to its divinatory meaning — this unique guide has 190 beautiful full-color photos of specimens commonly found in metaphysical stores.

integrate the Divine Feminine into their lives. It is a journey into wholeness and balance because the Creatrix shares Creation with the Creator. Men and woman are empowered to walk in the underworld of their own fears to gain power, playful passion, magnetism and an ability to manifest their own desires. Until we restore the Goddess to her rightful place beside her Beloved as a conscious equal partner, we will carry within us a

deep unresolved emptiness. The nine-month transformational journey is March 23-24. Visit w w w . r e d f e a t h e r c o n n e c tio n s . c o m / priestess_process for details for more information on the Harmonic Priest~ess Process™. Or contact the facilitators: Emily Foster at (913) 669-2026 or efoster8@kc.rr.com or Stephanie Red Feather at (913) 515-3271 or stephanie@redfeatherconnections.com.

array of antique pedal cars, motorcycles, bicycles, gas-powered toys and automotive-related memorabilia. Making a rare appearance, the Blues Notions, Kansas City’s Gentlemen of Jump, will be joined by saxmen Joe Miquelon (the Elders), Dr. Todd Wilkinson (Ottawa University professor, former Boko Maru bandleader) and Special Guest Millie Edwards (Wild Women of Kansas City). A night of dancing, barbecue, a cash bar, the Lindy Hop dancers and cool auction/raffle items, tickets are limited to 250 ($40, advance only) at www.beyondtheblueskc.org or (913) 281 -2221.

Tax-deductible sponsorships and auction/raffle items are welcomed. Contact Connie “Crash” Humiston, Event Coordinator, at (816) 591-3378. Mental Health America of the Heartland (www.mhah.org) serves more than 26,000 people in Kansas City, eastern Kansas and western Missouri. Beyond the Blues proceeds help support the youth suicide prevention program; advocacy, education and support services, including family, consumer and professional education; peer-to-peer services, including the agency’s consumer “drop in center,” Warmline (hotline); and four permanent supportive housing properties.

Each page provides concise information: stone name, color, chakra, planet, element, zodiac sign, number, divinatory meaning, and mental, emotional, physical and spiritual uses. Margaret Ann Lembo is the award winning author of Chakra Awakening, the Angel Gemstone Oracle Cards and Color Your Life with Crystals!: Your First Guide to Colors, Crystals and Chakras, Findhorn Press. 2013. For more than twenty years, she has led workshops and classes internationally. She is a spiritual entrepreneur and practitioner, aromatherapist, spoken audio recording artist and the owner of The Crystal Garden, a book store, gift store and spiritual center in Boynton Beach, FL. For m ore in formati o n g o t o www.MargaretAnnLembo.com

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Wisdom Within—by Suzette Scholtes Yum, a Buffet of Wellness!

ur recent pot luck party displayed a marvel of gourmet delights. Guests sampled vegan dishes, gluten-free pizza, dairyfree delights, meat sauce in pasta shells, and desserts with no gluten, no dairy and no sugar. Rich, gooey chocolate for the sweet palate graced the table. As this magazine’s audience is fully informed on pros and cons of nutrition, no need for more. Instead, I focus on attitude which blew-me-over when I heard it at a seminar called “Secrets of Longevity.” The key take away: Watch out for the toxic attitude or ego ploy that young is good; old is bad; body-beautiful rules; and the air-of-superiority, “My diet is better than yours because I am a (fill in the blank) a vegan, a vegetarian, dairy free, sugar free, etc.” Often unrecognized, what really frightens me most is pain and suffering or infirmity, not older age. We buy into the scripts that say since grandma died of heart disease so I must be doomed. Can you tell a new story such as, “My body is wise and it knows how to mend?” And deeper yet: Life is eternal. I keep my body healthy as home to my soul. A true case: An auto-immune illness burdened a family member. She chose to go on a strict cleansing diet; indeed a good choice. She took on a controlling and annoying tone at holiday time. “That glass of wine hurts your liver!” she would nag or “That sugar ruins your colon!” We finally sat and talked about this and I asked her to stop. She did.

bies. One of our yoga staff drives seniors to class. How kind and productive is that? Last, strive to be happy. When we are stuck in worry and self-pity, we are stuck. The room you are in is the same for everyone. As the warnings say, “Do not drive heavy equipment while using this drug.” It’s ditto with self-pity and bad attitudes. Spirituality, including the food we eat with gratitude, involves the greatest freedom…to enjoy a good life.

Some hide fears in veils of superiority. Unfortunately that ego ploy is short lived and wounds the spirit. To avoid that, add quality to your life with these choices: •

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Move the four elements. Air. Breathe deep and full, expelling toxins that linger in base of lungs (yogis call this the “tidal” air). Do 20 full diaphragmatic breaths 3x/ day. Breathe to the side ribs. Breathe into your upper back skin. Water. You know this one. 98 percent of us are dehydrated. Ideally, we should urinate every two to three hours. Drink water with the intent of how good it is for you. Blood is water element. We need to “move the blood” with gentle exercise. Yoga and massage keep the

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lymphatic system clear. Organs are mostly water. In that regard, we need to exercise our brains: think new thoughts; read new material. We thrive on moderate amounts of sunlight for our mood and Vitamin D absorption. This “fire” is good for us. You know the rules on sunscreens — no parabens, etc. Earth element is personal to each of us. Some need meat, others do not. The key is to eat foods from your heritage. What foods are in your traditions? Ironically, sleep is part of the Earth as we need to rest and dream. Find the amount of sleep that works for you.

To round out the choices from our wellness buffet, trust we thrive on meaningful work, volunteerism and/or hob-

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Suzette Scholtes has won awards for her writing including the prestige “Writers Digest” award for non-fiction. Her passion is writing and teaching. At the Yoga School, she directs the yoga teaching methods based on the 8000 year old yoga tradition of yoga health and happiness, whether 18 or 80. Here, be met with a smile and learn to love your life. At 10400 W. 103rd Street, Overland Park. Check it out at www.theyogastudio.com or Email news@theyogastudio.com or call 913-492-9594.

Journey to Wholeness—by Jude LaClaire, Ph.D. Let Peace Begin with Me

n thinking about inner peace the words of the song, “Let There Be Peace On Earth” began ringing in my brain. I wondered about the origins of the song. It was written by Jill Jackson Miller and Sy Miller in 1955. What a surprise to discover that Jill was born in Missouri and attended Northeast High School and junior college in Kansas City. She moved to California to pursue a career in acting. Her mother died when she was three. Her biography states that her childhood was traumatic. Her adulthood, following a painful divorce, was dedicated to creating peace. Her story is very moving and demonstrates that adversity can become a catalyst for us to find inner peace, transforming our obstacles into something positive. Many famous people have sung this song over the years influencing millions of people worldwide. In September, 2009 a new book and CD for children was published; Let There Be Peace On Earth and Let it Begin with Me, illustrated by Caldicott Award winning artist David Diaz. Just how does one find this inner peace? Herbert Benson wrote The Relaxation Response in 1975 introducing people to the idea of taking time each day to stop, breathe, relax the body and calm the mind. Jon Kabat-Zim, a psychologist, has done much research, writing and teaching

If there is light in the soul, there will be beauty in the person. If there is beauty in the person, there will be harmony in the house. If there is harmony in the house, there will be order in the nation. If there is order in the nation there will be peace in the world. —Chinese Proverb on the efficacy of mindfulness meditation. Tim Ryan, a congressman, has recently published A Mindful Nation encouraging people to take the magical 20 minute break to find that inner peace, changing the world one person at a time. Recently in the New York Times, Tony Schwartz wrote an article, Relax! You’ll Be More Productive. In this article he cites research indicating that taking daily naps, more vacations and taking a break every 90 minutes will maximize the effectiveness of everything we do. He writes, “The importance of restoration is rooted in our physiology. Human beings aren’t designed to expend energy continuously. Rather, we’re meant to pulse between spending and recovering energy.” Dr. Ernest Rossi talks about this neurobiological clock in The 20 Minute Break: Using the New Science of the Ultradian Rhythms. This is the

Basic Rest Activity Cycle (BRAC) that occurs every 90-120 minutes in our waking and sleep states. Taking a 20 minute break every 90-120 minutes would be optimal for all of us. Since that is not always possible, Tony suggests that every 90 minutes we change our activity, taking a break. He cited his own experience of taking about a year to write a book when he was writing 10 hours a day uninterrupted. When he changed his routine to take breaks every 90 minutes working only half a day; he completed a book in six months. The Neurobehavioral Programs created by Dr. John Leonard teach skills of reducing stress or pain, negative emotions, releasing trauma and connecting with the inner self. (neurobehavioralprograms.com) This is one of the tools I use successfully to help people focus inward. Whether you take a walk, exercise, do the ‘relaxation response’, mindfulness meditation or some form of

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stress reduction, your life will be different if you make it a daily habit. When I am teaching the NBP program I say to people, “If you practice, it works. If you don’t, it doesn’t.” This may sound simplistic — but it’s true. Joan Borysenko tells us, “Without peace of mind, life is just a shadow of its possibilities. Your inner peace can change you and your environment. Take the plunge and let peace begin with you.

Jude LaClaire, Ph.D., LCPC, LCSW is an educator, counselor and author. For counseling appointments, seminars, training, speaking engagements or information on Neurobehavioral Programs and Imago Therapy call 913-322-5622. For more about Jude LaClaire and the KC Holistic Centre go to www.kcholistic.centre, jude@kcholistic.com.

Holistic Medicine—by Nancy Russell, M.D. Depression Treatment Without Drugs

epression used to have a very good outcome. If you went to your physician with symptoms of depression 30 to 40 years ago, he or she would tell you that you could and would get better. You’d be assured that most depression episodes run their course without specific interventions such as drug treatment. When it comes to side effects, many people are aware of the most common ones, such as sexual dysfunction and sleeplessness. And if you go back to the TV, you’ll see that some of these negative effects are mentioned in the ads – albeit so quickly you don’t really have time to think about them. Or those others, like substantial weight gain and increased glucose and lipid metabolism. Exercise: One of Nature’s Best Alternatives to Maintaining Good Mental Health A Duke University team studied three groups that tried exercise only; exercise plus drugs; and drugs only, to see what treatment best treated depression. They found that after six weeks, the drug-only group was doing a tiny bit better than the other two groups. The drug used was Zoloft. They hypothesized that the best staywell rate would be those with drugs plus exercise--but, they were wrong! Ten months later, it was the exercise-only group that was most successful in maintaining wellness! In fact, according to a September 22, 2000 Duke University press release: “After demonstrating that 30 minutes of brisk exercise three times a week is just as effective as drug therapy in relieving the symptoms of major depression in the short term, medical center researchers have now shown that continued exercise greatly reduces the chances of the depression returning. The new study, which followed the same participants for an additional six months, found that patients who continued to exercise after completing the initial trial were much less likely to see their depression return than the other patients..? Only eight percent of patients in the exercise group had their depression return, while 38 percent of the drug-only group and 31 percent of the exercise-plus-drug group relapsed.” Nutrition Also Plays an Important Part It’s already known that many additives, preservatives and food colorants can cause behavioral changes, and sugar should definitely be on this list as well. One of the most recent and highly plausible theories that explain sugar's impact on your mood and mental health is the connection between sugar and chronic inflammation.

Other studies have also found significant links between high-sugar diets and mental health problems such as depression and schizophrenia, even though they were not focused on the presence of inflammation per se. A 2004 study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry found that a higher dietary intake of refined sugar and dairy products predicted a worse 2-year outcome of schizophrenia. As explained by Dr. Russell Blaylock, high sugar content and starchy carbohydrates lead to excessive insulin release, which can lead to falling blood sugar levels, or hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia, in turn, causes your brain to secrete glutamate in levels that can cause agitation, depression, anger, anxiety, panic attacks and an increase in suicide risk. The dietary answer for treating depression is to severely limit sugars, especially fructose, as well as grains. How the Sun Can Influence a “Sunnier Disposition” Another essential nutrient in the treatment of depression is vitamin D. One study found people with the lowest levels of vitamin D were 11 times more prone to be depressed than those who received healthy doses. I strongly recommend optimizing your vitamin D levels, by sunlight and taking a high-quality vitamin D supplement. What To Do if You’re Already on Medication for Depression What you want is a cautious approach to discontinuing prescription drugs – and you need to do this with the assistance of a qualified and knowledgeable clinician who can slowly wean you off them over a period of a few weeks or months. Ideally, this would be someone who has roots in natural health, and who will help you use natural, healthy options such as dietary changes, exercise, and some energy psychology approaches to do this. Always remember that these three primary factors -- exercise, addressing emotional stress, and eating right -- will make you feel at the top of your game. Whether you want to overcome depression, feel happier or just want to stay healthy, these are the lifestyle changes that will get you there. Nancy Russell, M.D. is a holistic Internal medicine physician and has practiced in the Kansas City northland for 30 years. Dr. Russell blends traditional and alternative medicine in her holistic medical practice. As a founding member of the American Board of Holistic medicine, she is board certified in holistic medicine. For more information on getting to know Dr Russell, visit: www.nancyrussellmd.com or Nurturing Optimal Wellness at 816-453-5545.

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Eating Well

in Kansas City

In the Kitchen with Bonnie—by Bonnie Rabicoff

Food First!—by Bethany Klug, D.O.

The Local Pig

The Truth about Protein Powder

orchetta is a savory, fatty and moist boneless pork roast of Italian culinary tradition. The body of the pig is gutted (skin retained), then de-boned, arranged carefully with layers of stuffing and/ or seasonings, rolled and spitted or roasted. Porchetta is usually heavily salted in addition to being stuffed with garlic, rosemary, fennel, or other (often wild) herbs. Porchetta has been selected by the Italian Ministero delle Politiche Agricole, as one of a list of traditional Italian foods held to have cultural relevance. Proprietor, Alex Pope, retains this Italian tradition, along with his devotion to locally sourced food products, in this signature dish.

Bonnie Rabicoff is the producer and host of the multi-media foodie series “In the Kitchen with Bonnie.” She has served as the Vice President of Development for KCPT Public Television and the Marketing Director of The Barstow School where she founded and coordinated “The Barstow School Organic Farmers’ Market and Chef Series. Bonnie has worked in the television medium for over 20 years…Serving as a producer and host for a variety of community programs addressing education, the arts, social service and cooking. For a listing of upcoming features or to view the entire foodie series, visit inthekitchenwithbonnie.com

Slow Roasted Porchetta with Dressed Greens and Truffle Aoli on a Pretzel Bun Prepared by Proprietor Alex Pope "In the Kitchen with Bonnie" at The Local Pig Prochetta Ingredients: Meat 900 g (2 lbs) pork loin 1350 g (3 lbs) pork belly Seasoning Paste: 10 g (.35 oz) fennel seeds, toasted and ground 8 g (.28 oz)dried orange peel, toasted and ground 2 g (.07 oz) caraway, toasted and ground 5 g (.18 oz) fresh rosemary, minced 7 g (.25 oz) garlic, minced 17 g (.60 oz) Dijon mustard, smooth 40 g (1.4 oz) olive oil, best quality 15 g (.53 oz) kosher salt Directions for Preparation of Porchetta: 1. score the inner flesh of the loin and belly meat by about a ¼” 2. combine all the ingredients in the seasoning paste and rub into the inside of the pork belly and loin 3. roll the belly around the loin and truss 4. let the roast rest for up to 48 hours in the refrigerature 5. cook at 300 for 3 to 4 hours, or until the outer belly meat is tender 6. let the porchetta rest for about 30 minutes and slice thinly Mustard Greens Ingredients: 2 bunches mustard greens, washed and thinly sliced 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced 60 g (2.1 oz) Dijon mustard 50 g (1.76 oz) olive oil 6 g (.21 oz) salt

Directions: 1. cook the onion in the olive oil over mediumlow heat until translucent but now brown 2. add the mustard greens and cook with a lid for about 10 minutes 3. add the Dijon and salt and remove from the heat. Truffle Aoli Ingredients: 4 g (.14 oz) black truffle salt 2 g (.70 oz) porcini powder 3 eggs 3 g (.11 oz) thyme 10 g (.35 oz) salt 20 g (.70 oz) garlic 30 g (1 oz) malt vinegar 365 g (13 oz) canola oil Directions: 1. combing the eggs, salt and vinegar in a bowl and whisk 2. slowly add the oil until it is fully emulsified 3. add the truffle salt, porcini powder and thyme

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emoving processed foods is an important way to improve the overall healthfulness of your diet. One processed food, however, is often overlooked by even the most health conscious: protein powder. Protein powder is derived from high protein foods such as milk, soybeans, eggs, peas and rice. Chemicals and high heat, much higher than normal cooking temperatures are required. This process damages the proteins. Your body mounts an immune response against these damaged proteins that over time can cause an inflammatory chain reaction that may lead to just about any chronic disease including heart disease, diabetes and autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis. The most common protein powders are made from the milk proteins casein and whey. Casein, in my experience, is the greatest promoter of inflammation of the foods we commonly eat. This inflammation can lead to autoimmunity and, according to the China Study, even cancer. It’s impossible to separate casein fully from whey, so there is always casein in whey protein powder even if it isn’t listed on the label. Protein doesn’t occur alone in nature. Without the naturally occurring starch, fat and micronutrients of the whole food, protein powders promote an overly acid state in the body. This stresses the entire body, particularly the kidneys and liver, and can cause osteoporosis. I question the need for protein powders. The diet in the United States is rich in protein. Many people do not absorb protein well, a reflection of poor digestive health, but that problem cannot be solved by eating more protein. One cannot argue the convenience of protein powder. So what whole foods are high in protein that can be easily scooped into a blender or shaker bottle? Chia Seeds: A complete protein, meaning it contains all the amino acids your body cannot make by itself, and must get from food. 10

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Chia seeds contain omega-3 and omega-6 in the optimal 4:1 ratio. I like adding them to drinks. In about 10 minutes, they swell and congeal, creating a bubble tea like consistency. A high speed blender will grind them up completely and thicken the smoothie. Chia seeds are the base for my winter breakfast porridge. Hemp seeds: Another complete protein with a 4:1 omega-6 to omega-3 ratio. Hemp seeds are rich in vitamin E, plant sterols, trace minerals, GLA, an antiinflammatory omega-6 fatty acid and are considered easy to absorb and digest. I grind hemp seeds in a coffee grinder just before use to preserve the omega-3 fatty acids and I store them in the freezer. Spirulina: A blue-green algae and another easily absorbed complete protein. Spirulina balances blood sugar and can support weight loss. Due to it’s chlorophyll content, spirulina promotes an alkaline pH. I recommend Healthsource, Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica and nuts.com for good tasting spirulina powder. Always add spirulina to liquid, and then blend to avoid a thick oily mess at the bottom of your shaker bottle or blender. I add it to smoothies, fresh juice or lemon water. It’s really green so check the mirror before you leave home!

Bethany Klug is a physician for whom food is a doorway to personal, community and planetary health. Learn more about her practice of “Restoring Health with Holistic Medicine” at 913-6421900 and www.healthspankc.com.

Feature—by Rama Inacio Unintentional Vibrational Healers: That’s the Power of Love

am always interested in ways to link the'wellness', which is created in vibrational healing sessions, to everyday life. I believe bridging the two experiences is a key to increasing wellness and vitality. For example, when you go to receive an energy session from someone, you feel ready to receive from the moment you walk in. The space and vibration is prepared and you are instantly ready to open up and let it happen. Wonderful! The only challenge is when we leave the space that we associated with healing. We get back out on the road and return to our daily life. Pressures and responsibilities seep in. Yet the problem isn’t our daily life, rather our belief that healing and wellness only happens in one context and not in another. We have all heard a thousand times that energy is unlimited, is unrestricted to location or situation. So, what about receiving vibrational healing outside of the sessions? First, let’s define vibrational healing as follows: using one’s vibration (love) with the intent to support another person. What happens? It brings a body into a higher vibrational state, feeling more balanced, aligned, centered and clear. Perhaps you have heard the term ‘vibrational healing’ used interchangeably with sound healing? Sound healing is just a teeny part of the whole that is vibrational healing – sound healing uses modalities you can hear and feel (both physically and etherically). ALL healing modalities are vibrational, and whenever you allow your love to shine bright you are a vibrational healer. Yes everyone is a vibrational healer--even if unintentionally! I find it so magical and refreshing to come across people who I call, “unintentional vibrational healers.” These are the people effortlessly letting their light shine into their daily life and tasks, those who can find magic in the mundane. This is so inspiring! In our 3D World, the battles of the soul are not fought in workshops, seminars or sessions, they take place in our homes, offices, or behind the wheel of the car and so on. In a world where the majority of people are rushing from A to B and behaving as functionally as possible, each of these "unintentional vibrational healers" is an oasis. It is heart-warming to witness someone performing the tasks of their life with simple joy. For example, one of the greatest unintentional vibrational healers I’ve met, is the manager at a wonderful Indian restaurant in Overland Park, KS, is the manager at a wonderful Indian restaurant, Korma Sutra, at College and Metcalf in Overland Park. As soon as you walk in, Singh (apt name!) greets you by singing his own song called “Happy Days”, As soon as you walk in, he greets you by singing his own song called “Happy Days;” and seconds later you will magically be holding a cup of chai tea and a vegetable pakora in your hands. His humor brightens everyone’s mood, and

after a great meal he sends you home with a balloon. Yes, a balloon! People like this are great examples to all of us on the spiritual path. Their soul expression doesn’t come out of a book; and, they may never know they are referred to in this way. This is their natural way of being which goes beyond ‘customer service’ and even beyond pride in doing a good job. This is about sharing unconditional love and the alchemy that is created from that. You have all met people like this, people who gave you a loving smile when no one else did. Smiling is one of the simplest and most effective vibrational tools we have. Everyone has changed someone’s life, at least once, by smiling at them. With a smile you can turn someone’s bad day into a manageable, or perhaps even a good day. The wonders we can create with the pure vibration of love are limitless. So the next time you receive a healing session, and leave floating on air, remember you can maintain this frequency by connecting with the thousands of 'unintentional vibrational healers' around you. You will find them anywhere from the grocery store to your local repair shop; and, just by seeing people in this light it will spark the loving healer within you. Everyone wins! Consider that every day, over a hundred people leave an Indian restaurant in Kansas happier than they walked in, then unknowingly go on to bring this happy energy to the next people they see. All because of one manager who spreads love, light and joy, and makes food appear out of nowhere. It may just be this generation’s ‘loaves and fishes’! Be an unintentional vibrational healer. That’s the power of love.

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Rama Inacio is a spiritual teacher, vibrational healer and musician living in Olathe. He is available for private sessions, vibrational healing, Soul Songs, intuitive readings, business coaching and music lessons. Contact Rama: 913-284-3824 or rama@themelodyoftheheart.com www.themelodyoftheheart.com

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Smile. Even if you are by yourself. Place one hand on your solar plexus and one hand on the back of your head and breathe out sharply through nose three times Make up a song to a tune you already know, changing the words to be about things you want to bring into your life. Dance. Find a way to laugh. Share with a friend or loved one. Just get the energy moving. Check in with yourself regularly you feel. Be honest with yourself about your shadow side. Love it and allow it to have a voice (instead of pretending it is not there). Increase water intake. Decrease caffeine intake. Share gratitudes with self or others. Take three deep breaths. Holding each breath for a count of five. Take a moment to remember something funny or heartwarming Move your body. Say a prayer for someone else. Give a compliment. Do a selfless act. Have a conversation with friends. One of you does an Elmo voice. One of you does a Cookie Monster voice. Clear your home and auric field regularly Pick up trash in the street

Feature—by Pam Grout We Observe Things into Form “It takes zero faith. What it takes is imagination. To bring anything into life, imagine that it’s al-

to what we experience with our five senses. What we experience with these alleged foolproof

ready there. If it’s clear in your thought, it is even this moment barreling down on you like a Mack truck.”

tools of observation are nothing but what we decide to look for. It’s not even a chicken-or-egg question. What we see, experience, and feel with our five senses always comes after the decision to see, experience, and feel it.

— RICHARD BACH, AUTHOR OF ILLUSIONS AND OTHER METAPHYSICAL NOVELS

I liken consciousness to a giant skyscraper. I

f you ask me, learning how to transform energy is so important it should be taught along with reading, writing, and arithmetic. And it all starts with intent, the force that lies behind everything. It’s the energy, the fuel, the electric charge that sets up a resonant field and sends out probability waves into the Field of Potentiality. Esther Hicks who channels the Abraham-Hicks material calls it “launching a rocket of desire.” Giving it attention adds mass. The minute you make an intention, you cre-

Another great analogy is a television set. If you have cable, more than 100 channels are yours for the clicking. TiVo aside, you can only watch one channel at a time. When you’re watching, say, Modern Family, you’re chuckling at the antics of Cam, Mitchell, Phil, and Gloria and you’re completely unaware of the other 99

I liken consciousness to a giant skyscraper. I may be living on the second floor, but the “thing” I created with my thought is up on the 17th floor. Until I can get to the 17th floor, it appears that it’s still missing, that I’m still waiting.

ate it. It’s instantaneous. It exists as an actual thing. You don’t see it yet because you’re still operating from linear time. You’re still sold on the old-school adage that “creating things takes time.” So you keep working and waiting. You keep following the seven steps from the latest self-help book. But here’s what physicists tell us. Things, in the quantum world, do not happen in steps.

(or more) channels. That’s why it’s really im-

They happen immediately. So the thing you intend, the minute you intend it, exists, but like Schrödinger’s cat, a famous thought experiment devised in 1935 by Austrian physicist Erwin Schrödinger, you’re only aware of the reality you choose to observe. The physical manifestation remains enfolded outside your current consciousness. Cutting-edge physicists tells us that life is multidimensional. But most of us are stuck in our one-dimensional physical reality, restricted

may be living on the second floor, but the “thing” I created with my thought is up on the 17th floor. Until I can get to the 17th floor, it appears that it’s still missing, that I’m still waiting.

portant to stay on the channel you want. Don’t give any airtime to the reality from which you’re trying to escape. Tune in only to your intent.

The Laundry List of Reasons We Dial into a Program We Don’t Like

“We live in a world that worships limitations.” — TAMA KIEVES, AUTHOR OF THIS TIME I DANCE! EVOLVING… A GUIDE FOR CONSCIOUS LIVING

1. We’re not really here—not in “this moment.” The now is the point of power. That’s why it’s so easy for a yogi, who consciously clears out mental static, to change his heart rate, pulse, and other body functions. If you’re not really here, your mind is not available to do what you’re asking it to do. It’s imperative to practice conscious, moment-by-moment awareness. Otherwise, you’re operating out of the old encrusted beliefs, beliefs you downloaded before you were five years old. Do you really want a five-year-old running your life?

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But here’s what physicists tell us: Things, in the quantum world, do not happen in steps. They happen immediately.

When I find my consciousness operating outside “the now,” which is unfortunately a great percentage of the time, I gently remind myself of this analogy: The UPS driver just delivered to my house every single thing I’ve ever wanted, but because I’ve left the building, I don’t even realize it. I’m out hunting for paltry substitutes. Everything is right there, once I bring my consciousness back to the timelessness of “now.”

true. By choosing to see one aspect, the other equally likely aspect is hidden.

2. We’ve named it difficult. The power to create with our thoughts is a piece of cake. That’s not even up for debate. But we keep telling our friends and especially ourselves that it’s hard or that we’re still working on it. Just notice in the next couple of days how often you affirm that it’s “hard” or “challenging.” Pay attention to how often you say, “Things have always been like that,” or “It runs in my family.” We spend so much time talking about what doesn’t work that we miss the whole point: namely, that we have the power to create something that does.

4. By George, we think we’ve got it. Once you define something, you no longer question it. Once you know something, it becomes your reality. But knowing anything is exceedingly restrictive. In quantum speak, it collapses the wave, leaving no room for mystery, wonder, and new discoveries. Think about it. If one of your arms is filled with books and the other with a bag of groceries, it’s impossible to pick up anything else. You may have a lot of knowledge and a bunch of academic degrees, framed and hanging on the second floor of that skyscraper. But remember there are lots of other “floors” (that is, dimensions) and all that you

3. We stalk negativity. What do we study? Disease, problems, disasters of the past. What do we prepare for? Emergencies. We love to sink our teeth into problems and ask, “What’s wrong?” It’s an old-school model that sorely needs transformation. Once we begin to look for what’s right, our lives begin spinning in unimaginably exciting new directions. And here’s the truth. Every “wrong” thing, which in reality is nothing but a foolhardy judgment, has a flip side. Lack is the flip slide of abundance. Sickness is the flip side of health. Both ideas exist at the same time. Both are

Unfortunately, while living in the consciousness of space and time, you can only observe one side of the coin at a time. But it’s important to realize that the other side is just as real and that any time, you can simply flip it over. Opposites (e.g., abundance/lack) are both true. It’s a question of which reality you’d rather live from.

U.S. Amateur Championship, but he’d already racked up 16 years of practice. And he still devotes many hours a day to conditioning and practice. You cannot know wisdom. You can only be wisdom. And that’s where this book comes in.

“know” can block potentialities. 5. The mind is so powerful that it can create something “outside” itself to be more powerful than it is. That’s why it’s essential when doing the experiments to suspend judgment long enough to believe they’ll work. If you’re convinced they’re a family-size bucket of bull, you’ll collect data to support that viewpoint. 6. We haven’t really practiced. Using the FP to direct your life is not an intellectual exercise. It’s not a theory. It’s a practice. Like mastering scales. Or learning to play Ping-Pong. Tiger Woods may have only been 18 when he won the

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Excerpted with permission from E—Squared: Nine do-it-yourself energy experiments that prove your thoughts create your reality, by Lawrence, KS, author, Pam Grout. Pam Grout is a hopeless romantic who still believes the world is a beautiful place, that people are noble and that anything is possible. For a living (and she always wonders why people think that's such an important question), she writes books and articles for such magazines as People, Huffington Post and Travel.CNN. She also enjoys writing stories for her grandkids, but that's more about making a life than a living. She's keenly aware there's a huge difference. In making a life, she has traveled to all the world's continents, learned 59 ways to make a fort out of sofa cushions, perfected a mean tennis forehand and volunteered at a women's prison and a free health clinic. Find out more about Pam and her out-of-the-box take on life at her sometimes-updated website at pamgrout.com.

Feature—by Leiola Reeder The Colorful World of Wellness

ecently, I received a phone call from someone who had several questions about a color care system that I have worked with for the last ten years. She asked, “What is it? When did it start? Where do the ingredients come from? Why does it work? Who created it?” These are all good questions! But explaining Chromotherapy, sometimes called color therapy, colorology or cromatherapy, is not a linear process. Color therapy has a long history. The use of color for healing has been an integral part of ancient Egyptian and Greek therapies as well as Chinese, Indian and Ayurveda medicine. The Spectro

other hands had guided her own. Being blind, she could see neither the beautiful jewels she had spontaneously and inspirationally created nor their possible intended purposes. Sometime later she said, “They realized that it was not just colour therapy depending on the healing vibrations of colour; but a powerful new -old concept that held within it the ancient alchemy of the apothecary wherein lay the secrets of ﬁeld and forest, the herbs, the flowers, the resins.”

Chrometry Encyclopedia: A Definitive is for septic infections, etc. The shape of the famous poet, novelist, playwright, Work On Color Therapy, was written in a plant part can also be significant. Be- natural philosopher, diplomat and civil 1933 by an Indian scientist Dinshah cause the orchid has roots shaped like servant said of his Theory of Colours Ghadiali, laying the foundation for most of modern color therapy. We know that color is light vibrating at different frequencies. Everything is vibration; color is vibration that we see. There are volumes written on color and vibration, some of which we will explore here. Science now tells us that not only is every particle of matter, or every mass of matter, in a state of continual vibration, but also that light, heat, magnetism, electricity and every other form of natural force results from a state of vibration. Healing modalities like Oriental Medicine, Homeopathic, and even modern chemistry have utilized color therapy. Swiss-born physician, Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim (14931541), popularly known as Paracelsus, anticipated the basic disciplines that constitute modern medicine--pharmacy, physiology, biochemistry and drugtherapy. His work, the “Science of Signatures,” states that everything in nature is described or marked. That is, the outer appearance of the plant gives clues to its characteristics indicating how that agent may be used in medicine. This is called the signatum, or signature. The color of the plant is a vital part of the signature. For instance, yellow plants are used to treat the liver, since the bile is yellow-orange. Red plants are medicines for the blood, blue cools a fever, purple

testicles (orchis) it is a medicine for these parts. "The virtue is signed in the form, ﬁgure, corpus and substance," writes Paracelsus, "that through the signature the interior may be opened" and the "wisdom in the virtue made known.” Here are a few more places you can look for information: •

The Language of Plants: A Guide to the Doctrine of Signatures by Julia

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The Theory of Five Elements by

Graves (2012) Zou Yen (476-221 BC) •

Vibrational Medicine by Richard

Gerber, M.D. www.newwordencyclopedia.org/ entry/WuXing • www.acupuncturetoday.com/abc/ ﬁveelementthory.php • www.homeorizon.com/homeopathy •

For centuries the mystics have been using color and light to teach us. You will ﬁnd references to the power of color in the Old Testament, the Tibet Book of the Dead, Yogic traditions of India and from indigenous people all over the world. These references in sacred texts to color, light and vibration are abundant from ancient times to the present. “Use the light that is in you to recover your natural clearness of sight.” Lao Tsu Johanna Wolfgang von Goethe,

Aura-Soma Self-Discovery Through Color by Vickie Wall (1991/2005) As a mirror of the soul, Aura-Soma reflects (an aspect of) the soul's purpose during this lifetime, the lessons an individual has chosen to experience, the gifts gained and the tools to achieve fulﬁllment of these desired objectives. Through our color choices we can see our true reflection, minus the ego and all the shackles of this lifetime. The particular color of the Aura-Soma bottle we choose is always the one we most need, and the one that will most enhance and clarify where we currently are in our spiritual process.

(1810) “As to what I have done as a poet,… I take no pride in it… But that in my century I am the only person who knows the truth in the difficult science of colours – of that, I say, I am not a little proud.” His writings remained of intense interest to a cohort of prominent philosophers and physicists, including Arthur Schopenhauer, Kurt Gödel, and “You are the colours you choose and Ludwig Wittgenstein. these reflect your being's needs.” Vickie If we bring all of this history of color Wall and light forward to the twentieth century we find AURA-SOMA®, the sys- Leiola Reeder tem I work with. In 1984, the vision of holds a masits creation was bestowed upon Vicky ter’s degree in Wall. Aura-Soma is a modern day syseducation, tem that harmoniously combines color with the innate healing properties of the with 30 years’ experience natural world. Using the vibrational element of each component as part of a teaching the visual arts. She is an adkey to unlock the door to consciousness, vanced certified Teacher/Consultant the un-intrusive beauty of the Aura- through the Art & Science International Soma system empowers each individual Academy of Colour Technologies to recognize his or her vibratory make- (A.S.I.A.C.T.). She is approved by the up within the chosen colors. Vicky, a surgical chiropodist and National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork pharmacist was 66 years of age when she created the first Aura-Soma bottles. (NCBTMB) as a continuing education She had no idea what she was doing Approved Provider. For more inforwhen she found herself in her small mation please call her at 816-217-3722 laboratory formulating a mixture com- or email leiola@sbcglobal.net or visit her prising different layers and colors of the face book page Aura-Soma Heart of most natural ingredients she could find. This marked the birth of America. Please see ad in the Wellness Directory, inside this issue. ‘Equilibrium’. Vicky later reported that

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Feature—by Lori Blankinship, ND Balancing a Busy Work Life with a Successful Private Life

his writer is an expert on at least one of the three parts of the above title: Balance, Busy Work Life, Successful Private Life. In the spirit of vulnerability and transparency, I admit to an embarrassing experience several weeks ago. After burning the proverbial "work candle" at both ends, the flames finally met in the middle on a day when I was scheduled to give a talk on this very topic. It was a day I hope to someday be able to forget, although I sense it will be with me as a source of embarrassment for a while. Of course I will get over it and people will forget or they won’t; however, in the scheme of all things important — it doesn’t really matter. What matters is that I immediately made some changes. First, I cut back on being so busy. Second, I committed to cooking for myself because I know that my personal food choices are all about eating to live, versus living to eat. Then, of utmost importance, I called a friend and we went dancing. I could not recall over a three-year period when I might have last kicked up my heels and shaken the old tail feather. It seems the tail feather was languishing in a closet with the dancing shoes. Do you remember dancing as a fond memory, or a recent memory — because your feet still hurt from last night’s salsa dancing? Very recently I became aware of a book by Tom Rath and Jim Harter, Well Being: The Five Essential Elements. I could say, "Where were you a few weeks ago when exhaustion was preventing a normal level of coherence in my thought process!" According to Rath and Hartner, well-being must be interdependent in five areas of our lives (Career, Social, Financial, Physical and Community). I would add balance in some form of Spiritual practice, be it attending the church or synagogue or other form of organized worship of your choice; yoga; meditation; prayer, etc-an activity that works for you that creates a connection to something greater than self. For some people it is very easy for career and work responsibilities to overtake the other important areas that contribute to well being (especially if you really love your work). There are those individuals who enjoy seeking physical fitness to the point it can overshadow balance in other areas of life (I should be so afflicted). Still others are consumed with either

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spending their financial abundance or squirreling it away at the expense of sharing and paying it forward through community endeavors. Does your plate need side-boards to hold all of the wonderful, fun, responsible, progressive, duty-bound activities that have been saddled onto your calendar? Let’s review these important areas that Rath, Hartner and I deem critical to our well-being. Note: This writer has no association with the writers of the book that I have found very helpful. I am sharing a tool in an assortment of available tools as well as my own wisdom and experience. •

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These essential elements of well-being are presented to you, from the authors and from me, as a means for honoring the Essential You! Again, I have no monetary or other interest in the book. I simply happen to agree with the authors’ premise for living a balanced life. I wish you all an abundance of well-being as we share each other’s path in 2013.

Career – It helps to like what you do every day. Joyful engagement with our work, with a sense of humor, is easy on the stomach acid and adrenal glands (stress can really hurt us…ok, stress can kill us). Social – I feel it is very important to be able to receive love, as well as give love in healthy, honoring relationships. I am keeping a wide parameter around the definition of relationship because it serves no one to limit the scope--parent/child, adult/ young person, platonic, professional, sexual, etc. Let’s consider ourselves blessed if we have opportunities to show that we care and someone does the same for us. Financial – Manage our money well, and not let our money manage us. This element of well-being filters over into all the other areas; so, even when the budget screams from being stretched, hang on and know that things will be better, sooner than later. Physical – Good health, just do what it takes (mumble and fuss if you must, but do it). The reward is pretty cool.

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Community – Engage where you live. This is one of my favorite tools that Rath and Hartner extol. I have lived in a few different cities and firmly believe we should bloom where we find ourselves planted. Spiritual – You fill in the blank. My favorite comes from God Calling, 2013 Edition, January 26: …keep your Spirit Life unruffled. Nothing else matters … I have shared with you my experience of a book that I feel is worth the read. If you already feel out of balance, then begin to consider how you might regain your balance before you find yourself “in the grip.” Time for self is always a good place to start (dust off your dancing shoes).

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Lori Blankinship, Naturopathic Doctor/CEO, Village Medicine, LLC, specializes in health and wellness education. She is CEO/Medical Director for Village Clinic, a community partnership in Kansas City, KS. Village Clinic is based on principles of naturopathic medicine: healing power of nature; identify and treat the cause and the whole person; do no harm; prevention; doctor as teacher. This is the guiding force behind quality of care and attention to detail provided at Village Clinic, LLC and Wellness Dimensions, LLC located in Overland Park, KS, where she is part of a dynamic integrative team: (913) 371-3232 / www.myvillagemedicine.com /Wellness Dimensions (913) 906-7788.

Spiritual Horoscope—by Aluna Michaels March 2013 Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) – Happy birthday Pisces! Mercury goes direct in your sign, giving clarity on unresolved issues from the past birth year – especially about personal assertion. Remember, Pisces can be the guppy or the shark. Meditation provides the emotional poise to assert your needs clearly, in a timely manner. You can release being the people-pleaser who blows up periodically. It’s a relief to more consistently express the spiritual being that you truly are! Aries (March 21 – April 19) Be careful of blurting ideas or taking radical actions before you’ve contemplated implications – especially at work! Meditate on any impulses that seem “awesome!” – and also consult a trusted person. It’s probably best to wait until April, when your energy is less tense. Things might shake out in your favor, even if you don’t do anything. Your dreams are very powerful right now, so look for guidance there too. Taurus (April 20 – May 20) You might feel a vague sense of restlessness or irritability. You could even experience random anger. Please meditate, since all these emotions are stemming from unresolved past events that are bubbling up from your subconscious so you can heal them! Even do some journal writing about how you are disappointed with the Universe for not fulfilling certain wishes. Once you get in touch with the roots of our feelings, you can let it all go. Your heart will open and you’ll feel relaxed, loving and hopeful! Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Confusion or frustration at work will clear up once Mercury goes direct mid-month! You can also heal trust issues with friends that came from misunderstandings. It’s a great time to go out of your comfort zone in terms of making

new friends, or trying out different activities or hobbies. In meditation, ponder your goals and hopes. You’ve evolved a lot over the past few months, so update your vision of your future too! Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Your meditation and creative visualizations could be paying off in your career! You could have an exciting opportunity to advance or to work with someone very important. Don’t let fear make you hesitate! This is the moment you’ve been waiting for, so move ahead right away! Also, your intuition is strong now, and you could have breakthroughs with relationship issues. Trust your gut and act on insights. You can improve long-standing relationships, or clear out old “stuff” that keeps you from attracting the best person for you! Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) If you’re bored with meditation or spirituality, seek out new approaches. Use a mantra; try walking meditations; study a foreign religion or mythology; explore qigong, yoga or tai chi. Find what excites and inspires you. Your new style will bring breakthroughs and creative solutions. Also, release grudges and past trust issues. On the 3rd dimension, look at finances and clear out old debts.

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) Mercury will go direct midmonth, clearing up relationship confusion and misunderstandings. Write a gratitude list about your partner and meditate on it. Make another about how awesome YOU are and meditate on that too! If single, creatively visualize the kind of person you want to attract. The Universe wants you to be happy and fulfilled in this area of life. Forgive yourself for human flaws and know you are loveable! Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) Electrical energy is coming into your relationships! Open your heart and mind to new possibilities. Meditate to release old experiences, disappointments, and expectations. What’s in front of you is more perfect than your cherished fantasies. And the Universe can’t give you something new if you’re bogged down by the past stuff, be it bad or good! You could also have a breakthrough with health or diet/body image. Again, open your mind for new solutions. Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) Work is going to be busy, but exciting! You might get a raise or a new position. Co-workers can inspire you. On a spiritual level, you might start a new health regime that makes you feel powerful and able to clear out negativity on a mental or karmic level. Heart-to-heart talks with romantic partners or close friends provide revelations and breakthroughs. But don’t dwell on heavy issues – get the solution, implement it and move on! Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) Meditation provides insights into family issues. You’ll see how “old stuff” interferes with relationships. The freedom you achieve will make connections easy. If you have kids, you’ll see how you re-enact your parents’ negative stuff with them – eek! Now you can see the souls that they are,

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and let them be free to grow. You can offer guidance without being judgmental. Also, be honest with yourself about spending habits. When you’re anxious, you can spend compulsively or randomly. Being spiritually grounded keeps you from blowing your budget! Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) If you’re feeling emotionally “triggered” by people or situations, meditate and ask to see the roots of your tension. There could be a family pattern being set off in your subconscious. There might even be a past life pattern you might uncover! Either way, the key to freedom is forgiveness – forgiveness toward yourself, and toward others involved. You’ll be lifted to a high place in your mind and see solutions from that perspective! Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) Like your Capricorn pals, you might be feeling edgy and irritable. Meditate and see how you are procrastinating – or how you might not be living up to standards you’ve set for yourself. Make a list of priorities, so certain activities definitely get accomplished. Please put meditation or some form of spiritual connection at the top! Soul connection turns this month’s energy into exciting bursts of intuition and creativity! Aluna Michaels is a secondgeneration astrologer and Soul Evolutionist practitioner. She also holds a Masters in Spiritual Counseling and has been teaching and consulting for more than two decades. Her book “Spiritual Gifts of the 12 Astrological Signs” is now on Amazon in Kindle version. Ms. Michaels is available for appointments in her home or by phone. Call (248) 583-1663 or visit www.alunamichaels.com

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Justin & Sharon Orth - Spring Forest Qigong Practitioners/Healers and Certified Qigong Level 1 Instructors. EFT (BAS/ADV) www.meetup.com/Spring-Forest -Qigong-Meetup-Group/ (913) 244-0167 for info.

Shelly Wilson, Reiki Master ~ Intuitive, Intuitive offers loving guidance enabling you to heal and grow. Live an authentic life and LOVE yourself in the process! ShellyRWilson.com 918-782-4778

Maya's Oasis Transforming, Healing, and Inspiring Women ~ Reiki, Womens' Circle, Belly Dance Classes, Online Classes MayaZahira.com, 816-476-maya (6292) Reverend Marta A. Schwartz, Schwartz, Ordained NonDenominational Minister. Shamanic and Massage Practitioner, Reiki Master-Teacher. Lawrence, KS. 785-550-9576, Reikims@yahoo.com Integrative Therapies by Sarah P. Chapman Aromatherapy Massage, Raindrop Treatment, Vitaflex, Pressure Point Therapy 913-549-0280 www.sarahpchapman.com Bhasweti Gewhas, Ph.D., Ph.D. Stress Relief Therapist & Energy Healer. Certified Hypnotherapist, Life Coach, Psychic Reader www.stressfreetools.com 913.660.0669 ~ bhasweti@gmail.com

COUNSELING Dr. Jay Peters Marriage & Addictions Counselor. Smoking/ Weight Mgmt. Hypnosis. Regression/Past Life Hypnosis 913-339-9591 www.drjaypeters.com Elizabeth HunterHunter-Blank, LCSW Assisting clients with grief & loss, chronic & serious illness, relationship issues, depression & anxiety. 4104 Central St. KCMO 64111. 816.582.3877 Colleen Nilson, MS, LPC—Couples & Families, LPC Adolescence & Teens, Depression & Anxiety, Stress Mgmt, Conflict Resolution, Work/Career. 913.244.6281; cnilsoncounseling.com (in OP)

ENERGY WORK Ronnie Wilson, Energy Healer, CranioSacral Therapist Creator of Quantum Shift Energetix 913-906-9986—www.innerjourneyhealing.com Lynn Johnson Soulier at Gardens of Delight Energy Healing, Aromatherapy, Yoga, Herbal Apprenticeship Program , near Parkville. 816.584.0777; www.gardensofdelight.org. Debbie Leafblad, Certified BodyTalk Practitioner Healing the Body/Mind with gentle energy healing techniques in a safe and private atmosphere. Northland BodyTalkKC.com 816-977-3490

Learn Bowenwork. Effective manual therapy for pain relief. Easy on the practitioner’s body. Leverage income—work on multiple clients. Ongoing classes. Nancy Pierson 512-750-4012.

PETS Terrier Talk, Christine L. Fuller, Fuller Telepathic Dog Communicator. I am able to listen with my heart and communicate on a level your dog understands and relay this to you. (913) 689-5099.

ENTERTAINMENT Karen Elise - Psychic Entertainer & Coach Tarot / astrology - corporate / private events Fun for weddings, birthdays & graduations 913-636-9502 - www.KarenElise.com

PSYCHIC Nakala Akasie, Akasie, Spiritual Psychic Medium. Channeled readings by phone. $45 for one hour, CD included. 913-206-1294 WhenAngelsSpeak5@aol.com

Sandy Jorgensen, Creative Escapes Through Art, Events & Parties, Face Paintings, Classes and Palm Readings. 913-626-4554 sandyj88@hotmail.com Laura Packer, storyteller, writer, coach Storytelling for families, adults, corp/private events. B-days, weddings, funerals, holidays, classes 781-526-7255 www.laurpacker.com

SHAMANISM Daniel Baxley, Shamanic Healing and Teachings, Pachakuti Mesa Tradition. Sweat Lodges, Workshops. 816-769-7343, www.shamanicpathways.net

FENG SHUI LIZ BROWN, Feng Shui expert since 1996

"Inspired Guidance for Great Change"

Diane Davis Reed, Reed Pathfinders Consulting Shamanic Counseling, Bioenergetic Integrative Healing, Psychosynthesis, Red Moon Lodge, pathfinderdiane@gmail.com, 816-741-0820

Consultations, clearings/blessings, classes, workbooks. www.ahandinhealing.com 816-444-2725

HYPNOSIS/EFT New Day Hypnotherapy, LLC www.newdayhypno.com Smoking, weight, stress and more 913-908-6907

SOUND HEALING

Alternative Healing Modalities by Sherri "Shakti" Mack Past-life Regressions, Quantum Hypnosis, & more! 913-514-2644. bahasherri@yahoo.com

Dorethy Hancock, Certified TamaTama-Do Practitioner Using tuning forks instead of needles on acupressure points, to assist your body in self-healing! 785-246-0860 centeroftherainbow.com

LIFE COACH

THERMOGRAPHY

Teri Higbee, Radiant Living Expert: Expert Weight Loss, Energy Therapies, Prosperity, Empowerment Processes, Clarity of Purpose, Shamanic Astrol. LoveWisdomWellness.com; 913-219-6788. Healing Thru Music and Life Coaching For more info. Contact Kathleen (913)206-2151 or Klmamuric@yahoo.com $25.00 per session.

BRAS-BRAS--Thermography, --Thermography, Linda Bamber: Breast Research Awareness and Support. Safe, pain-free, no radiation. Overland Park. Linda at (417) 770-0451. www.brasthermography.com

LEGAL SERVICES M. Corinne Corley, Corley Corley Law Firm—Family Law cases in Missouri. 4010 Washington, Ste100 KCMO. 816-753-5556 www.corleylawfirm.com The choice of an attorney is an important decision that should not be made on the basis of advertising alone.

NUTRITION & WELLNESS Ayurveda Practitioner, Stephanie Kieltyka Mohr works to find health & relieve disease with recommendations for diet, exercise and lifestyle. www.GoWithSteph.com Nancy Oglesby, Health & Weight Loss Coach Breakthrough to a New You! Let’s find out what’s holding you back & develop a plan to move past it. www.HealthWorksKC.com 816-808-9405 EVOLVING… A GUIDE FOR CONSCIOUS LIVING

March 2013

YOGA Yoga ~ over 20 years experience. Emphasis on alignment & safety. New and ongoing students. Seeking Solace Yoga Studio, 7501 Mission, PV, KS 913-302-2439 seekingsolaceyoga.com The Yoga School of Therapeutics Kansas State Education Board Approved School 10400 W. 103rd Street, #14 Overland Park, KS (913) 492-9594;

Mark Blanchard’s Power Yoga. Focused on breathwork. No levels, props, music or egos. Lots of events! In Ranch Mart Center in OP. www.markskcyoga.net; 913-901-8970. Your Wellness Connection Wellness Club Movement & Nutrition Classes, Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Massage.7410 Switzer, Shawnee; 913.962.7408; YourWellnessConnection.com

events March 5 Spring Detox with Shelly Murray Noon to 1 p.m. at Your Wellness Connec.on, 7410 Switzer, Shawnee, KS. $20. Call 913-962-7408 to register. www.yourwellnessconnec.on.com. March 5 Stretches & Self-Care for the Neck w/Tamara Creighton 6:15-7:15 p.m. at Your Wellness Connec.on, 7410 Switzer, Shawnee, KS. $20. Call 913-962-7408 to register. www.yourwellnessconnec.on.com. March 5 Tai Chi! Tuesdays 7-8:30 p.m. for 8 weeks at WellSpring School of Allied Health. Con.nuing Educa.on credits available. Register 816-523-9140. www.wellspring.edu/tai-chi. March 7 Free 1-hour Presenta(on. AWAKEN Higher Brain Living Center in Downtown Overland Park.5:30 pm. 8001 Conser, Suite 230, Overland Park, KS Ques.ons, contact Deb Mathine at (913) 4417997 or deb@higherbrainliving.com www.AwakenHBL.com March 8 Channeling w/ Katrina and Phil Husband and wife team channeling "The Grandmothers", Babaji and Durga. $10, 7-9 p.m. at Mys.c Treasures, 7711 N Oak Trafficway, KCMO, 816-420-0820, Facebook/ Mys.c Treasures. March 8-10 Karuna Reiki Master The next step aIer Reiki Master. Learn chan.ng. 9:30am – 6pm. $800 with early deposit. CEs for nurses, massage therapists, OTs. ICRT Licensed Reiki Master, Leawood. 816-523-4440. karen@karenharrison.net www.karenharrison.net March 9 BEYOND CHOLESTEROL OPEN HOUSE 50% of people hospitalized for heart aLacks have normal cholesterol. 50% of those had no prior symptoms. You can do more. Our Beyond Cholesterol tes.ng can help you close the cholesterol gap and reduce your risk for heart aLack and stroke. Early detec.on and a simple yet systema.c program of preven.on is the best way to maintain cardiovascular health. Learn more about our Beyond Cholesterol program and take advantage of complementary cardiovascular risk factor and blood pressure screenings, body composi.on analysis and heart healthy food demos and tas.ngs. Heart wellness screenings available for a charge. Beyond Cholesterol tes.ng available. Bring insurance card. 10 to 1pm. Learn more at healthspankc.com under “Be Well Center Events” or call 913-642-1900. HEALTHSPAN (formerly Bethany Klug, DO) 1900 W. 75TH ST. Suite 250 Prairie Village (2nd floor of Capital Federal Building) March 9 Carpal Tunnel Treatment Workshop 10:30 - 1pm Provide meaningful and las.ng results for your clients with CT without meds or surgery! Get handson training in this brand new and profoundly effec.ve technique. Bodywork experience preferred. Reserva.ons required: www.meetup.com/Healing-Journeys-withKaya/ or 816-217-3359 March 9 Saturday Morning Process Pain(ng 10 am-12:30 pm at Crea.ve Nectar Studio. $30, all materials included. Call 816-550-6728 to register. www.crea.venectarstudio.com March 9 Intui(ve Readings with Tracy Ewy Tracy will be at the White Light Bookstore 1801 W 39th St. Kansas City, Mo 64111. 12-5 p.m. $25 readings Contact Tracy 785-550-6139

Include date, title, text and contact info. Events are due by the 15th of the month. $18 for up to 25 words; $.25 a word after that. Featured events include a boxed frame with a graphic: $33 per column inch. All events are prepaid. Contact jill@evolvingmagazine.com. Follow us on Facebook to be reminded of upcoming events! March 9 VALA Presents: 2-Bit Palomino, 2011 Texas Music Award’s Vocal Group of the Year Benefit concert for VALA’s 2013 Crime Vic.m’s Rights Exhibi.on & SAFEHOME. Guests are invited to bring new or used cell phones for dona.on. A drawing will be held for an ar.st’s print and 2-Bit Palomino CD.2-Bit Palomino, 8 PM /$15 or 2/$25 Tickets available at www.valagallery.org March 9 and 10 Retreat ~ Release ~ Renew Workshop At The Healing Place presents this wonderful workshop at The Journey Home. Join Tammy Barton, Sheri Woxland and Troy Parkinson for a weekend of releasing and renewing your body, mind and spirit. Investment: $249.00 ~ Overnight stay and all supplies included Call 816-415-2607 March 10 Astrological Predic(ons for 2013 Learn to make the best choices for 2013 using astrology and numerology, presented by Kathryn Andries, 1-3:30 p.m. in Northmoor, MO. Register: www.enjoyspirituality.org. March 10 Vistas for Spiritual Experience A monthly, mee.ng for spiritual experience. Par.cipate in a Mayan ceremony presented by Barbara Criswell. Free, 6-8 p.m. at Aquarius, 3936 Broadway, 816-9316303, www.aquariusbooks.com. March 11 Keeping a Healthy Liver A free discussion on liver health, 6 p.m. at Infinity Wellness & Chiroprac.c in NKC, 405 E 19th Ave, Suite A. Info/ pre-register: 816.255.3042 or infinitywellnesskc@gmail.com. March 11, 16, 21 3 Radiant Living RepaAerning® Tele-Series Evolve in 2013… Radiant Release Weight Solu.on/ Radiant Prosperity/ & Radiant Woman Goddess — 3 Tele-Series. Teri Higbee: 913-219-6788 or hLp:// www.lovewisdomwellness.com/RR_Speciality.htm March 12 Celes(al Timings Resonance RepaAerning® Tele-Session 1-3 p.m. Align with the key celes.al event chosen monthly. Flow with the energies of the Universe. $16. Teri Higbee: 913-219-6788 or www.lovewisdomwellness.com/RR_proxy.htm. March 12 New Weight Loss Program: Exponen(al Results! A new approach to weight loss with Nancy Oglesby and Nancy Steele, 7-8 p.m. Sign up early to be smaller in three months and save BIG! Register: www.nan2.org or info@nan2.org. March 12 Songwriter’s Circle with Jake & Angela Carmack 7 PM VALA Gallery, 5834 Johnson Drive Mission, KS 66202 www.valagallery.org March 13 Jin Shin Jyutsu Self-Help Sessions A Prac.ce Night in a relaxed group se[ng, 7-8 p.m. All levels of experience are welcome. Pay as you choose. Register: Nancy Steele at nans88@gmail.com. March 14 Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fa(gue Syndrome Support Group Mee(ng 7 p.m. at Countryside Chris.an Church, 6101 Nall, Mission. Educa.on and support for pa.ents, family and

friends. More Info: 913-384-4673 or www.fibrocoali.on.org. March 14 Aura Viewing w/Georgia Clark Learn to view the aura of yourself and others, 6-8 p.m., $25, www.lifejourneyhealing.com. At Crestview Community Center, 4801 SW Shunga Dr., Topeka; call 785.368.2448 to enroll. March 15-17 The Year of the Avatar In-depth explora.on of Awakening with world-renowned spiritual teacher Stuart Mooney, the American Buddha. At Zona Yoga near KCI, $200. Register: www.OnenessKansasCity.com/Stuart, or Lily Berkley at (816) 510-6399. March 16 Heartland Awakening Live Music, Q&A and Oneness Blessings—tune into awakening! Free regional medita.on event hosted by Catherine Mar.n, 7:30, www.OnenessKansasCity.com. March 16 Benefit & Silent Auc(on Fundraiser for Annual Crime Vic(ms’ Rights Exhibi(on 7-9 PM Tickets $25 Hors d’oeuvres, Silent Auc.on, Live Entertainment. It is open to the public, organizers promise a fun-filled night of music, food, raffles and silent auc.ons for art, photography, services, jewelry, and more. Guests are invited to bring new or used cell phones for dona.on. VALA Gallery, 5834 Johnson Drive, Mission, KS 66202 www.valagallery.org March 16 Holos University Graduate Seminary Open House Telephone Conference A review of HU's Cer.ficate, Masters, Doctoral and PostDoctoral programs. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 213-342-3070, Code 689 2398. For details, call 888-272-6109 or go to www.HolosUniversity.org. March 16 Aura-Soma Color Therapy Intro Understand the power of color and light energies with Leiola Reeder, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Leawood, $75. Register: (816) 217-3722 or leiola@sbcglobal.net. March 16 Guide to Crea(ng Your Desires When we understand the process we can improve our outcomes significantly. 1-3:30 p.m., presented by Kathryn Andries, $9. Register: 816-235-1407 or www.umkc.edu/commu. March 16 Energy Medicine 101 Kim Wedman covers the basic Energy Medicine principles and systems, 10 a.m - 4:30 p.m. in KC North. Details and registra.on: www.energymedicineusa.com or 816560-2416. March 16-20 Jin Shin Jyutsu 5-Day Seminar Instructor: Cynthia Broshi (www.broshijsj.net). www.jsjkc.com, e-mail: kansascity.jsj@gmail.com. March 17 Sit in the Silence-Bask in the Blessing Public Oneness Blessing at Ann Pint’s in Leawood, 3 p.m. www.meetup.com; OnenessKC March 17 Energy Medicine 102 Important techniques for pain management, stress relief, EM for the eyes and tes.ng, 10 a.m - 4:30 p.m. in KC North. More details & registra.on: www.energymedicineusa.com or Kim Wedman 816-560-2416.

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March 2013

March 18 Fitness Nutri(on Specialist 44-hour cer.fica.on course for personal trainers. Other health-related fields can par.cipate. Register: 816-5239140, www.wellspring.edu/classes. March 18 Free 45-minute Presenta(on. AWAKEN Higher Brain Living Center in Downtown Overland Park. Monday, March 18th 11:30 am. 8001 Conser, Suite 230, Overland Park, KS Ques.ons, contact Deb Mathine at (913) 441-7997 or deb@higherbrainliving.com www.AwakenHBL.com March 21 Sugar Blues & Cravings Workshop Understanding why you have cravings will help you learn how to stop them cold. 7-8 p.m. at Mid-Con.nent Public Library, Lone Jack. Nancy Ogsleby: nancy@healthworkskc.com. March 22, 23 & 24 Oracles Psychic Fair Full readings by professionals: tarot, intui.ve readings, past lives, Akashic records, and lots more. Free, at Aquarius, 3936 Broadway, 816-931-6303, www.aquariusbooks.com. March 23 Akashic Record Sessions at Mys(c Fair Treat yourself to an Akashic Record session, other readings, snacks, and store specials. Call to schedule or dropin. 10-4 Crescent Springs, OP, KS www.crescentsprings.net Call Kat for more info: 913-341-2044 March 23 Crescent Springs Mys(c Fair 10am-4pm Please join us for Readings, Sessions, Sales & Treats! CrescentSprings.net. 913-341-2044 March 23 and 24 Core Star Energy Healing Mentoring Weekend Reiki prac..oners, other healers and massage therapists, this is your opportunity to build on and strengthen your energy healing skills, techniques and knowledge. Cost $250 call 913-831-4422 www.CoreStarEnergyHealing.com March 24 UMKC/Communiversity’s Wholis(c Health Fair A bi-annual event since 1999 where a plethora of alterna.ve-health prac..oners gather to share their knowledge and experience with the public. On 11 AM – 6 PMThe expo is free and workshops are 3 for $7. You can get a coupon for a free workshop at hLp:// www.umkc.edu/commu/images_12/coupon.pdf. March 24, 2013 Grand Opening 1-5 PM New Pet Memorial Center at Rolling Acres Memorial Gardens for Pets, 12200 N. Crooked Road, Kansas City, MO 816-891-8888 March 25 De-mys(fying Medita(on It oIen seems that people who meditate regularly know or feel something the rest of us have missed out on. Come learn the ins and outs of several different medita.on methods, as well as the benefits of crea.ng a soothing medita.on prac.ce of your own. All welcome, no experience necessary. 6:30-8:30pm $5 to help cover room rental. Bell Yoga Studio, 41st & Bell, KC MO 64111 816-589-7896 March 26 Free 1-hour Presenta(on AWAKEN Higher Brain Living Center in Downtown Overland Park. 5:30 pm. 8001 Conser, Suite 230, Overland Park, KS Ques.ons, contact Deb Mathine at (913) 441-7997 or deb@higherbrainliving.com www.AwakenHBL.com

March 26 Core Star Energy Healing Clinic 7:15 pm $20 Experience the benefits of energy healing. 6045 Martway, Suite 104, Mission, KS Reserva.ons 913 -831-4422 www.CoreStarEnergyHealing.com March 28 Food, Mood & Sleep w/Tamara Creighton 6:15-7:15 p.m. at Your Wellness Connec.on, 7410 Switzer, Shawnee, KS. No charge. In conjunc.on with Wellness Community Potluck. Call 913-962-7408 to register. March 29 & 31 Easter Services Posi.ve, Spiritually-Affirming Experiences. Good Friday 7 p.m., Easter Sunday 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. At Unity KC North, 1000 NE Barry Rd., KCMO, www.Unitykcnorth.org March 30 & April 6 Eat Local and Organic Expos Buy local, organic, free-range products direct from farmers, sign up for CSAs, and get a free producers directory." Kcfoodcircle.org March 30 BodyTalk w/Fonda & Debbie Learn 5 simple techniques for significant health improvements at BodyTalk's New one-day Health Empowerment Course! 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $125 Register at www.bodytalksystem.com/access/ courses Class held at Mys.c Treasures 7711 N Oak Trafficway, KCMO 816-420-0820 April 4 Energy Medicine 102 Important techniques for pain management, stress relief, EM for the eyes and tes.ng, 10 a.m - 4:30 p.m. in KC North. More details & registra.on: www.energymedicineusa.com or Kim Wedman 816-560-2416. April 4 Fun w/Energy w/Georgia Clark Hands-on experiencing of energy, grounding, protec.on, 6-8 p.m., $25,lifejourneyhealing.com. At Crestview Community Center, 4801 SW Shunga Dr., Topeka; call 785.368.2448 to enroll. April 4 Unity Ins(tute Lyceum: Dr. Bart Ehrman Keynote 7 p.m. at Unity Village Hotel and Conference Center Best-selling author and religious scholar, Dr. Bart Ehrman, will present Thursday evening as part of Unity Ins.tute and Seminary's Lyceum academic conference. This year's theme is Sacred Texts. $20. Learn more at unityins.tute.org/lyceum. April 5 Psychic Studies Ins(tute Presents: ANNE SALISBURY TO CHANNEL Making Sense of Your World A Conversa.on with All That Is 7:30-9:30 PM Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707 West 47 Street, KC, MO Members $5 • General Public $10 www.psychicstudiesins.tute.org AprIL 5-7 Advanced Reiki Training/Reiki Master Learn the Master symbol and 2 Tibetan symbols. Work with crystals. Strengthen your healing energy and be able to teach Reiki. 9am-6pm. $800 with early deposit. CEs for nurses, massage therapists, OTs. ICRT Licensed Reiki Master, Leawood, KS. 816-523-4440. karen@karenharrison.net www.karenharrison.net April 6 Unity Ins(tute Lyceum: Philip Goldberg Keynote 7 p.m. at Unity Village Hotel and Conference Center Philip Goldberg, author of American Veda, will discuss the impact of Indian spiritual teachings on individuals and society and the role Hindu scriptures had in the development of New Thought. Part of Unity Ins.tute and Seminary's Lyceum. $20. Learn more at unityins.tute.org/lyceum.

April 6 Terrific Tarot Party 7-10pm Healing Journeys An amazing evening of insight and fun: 2 Psychics, 5 types of Readings, Gallery Readings, Games, Prizes, Food, Music. Adv .x @ www.meetup.com/Healing-Journeys-withKaya/ or 816-217-3359 April 6 Akashic Records Meet-up Join us as we open our Akashic Records to bring abundance consciousness into all aspects of our lives. 10-11 AM, Crescent Springs, OP, KS (love offering) www.crescentsprings.net Host: Stephanie Forcier, 816-260-2438 stephanie@innerwisdomevolu.on.com April 6 Akashic Record Sessions Treat yourself to a personal Akashic Records Session with Stephanie Forcier and connect to the path of your inner wisdom. 1-4 PM Crescent Springs, OP, KS www.InnerWisdomEvolu.on.com Call Kat for appt: 913 -341-2044 April 13 Intui(ve Reading and Aura Drawing Night 6:30 p.m. At The Healing Place Join Tammy and Sheri for an evening of insights from spirit. Investment: Only $20 Call 816-415-2607 to RSVP April 13-14 SPIRITCON! Metaphysical Conference Mark your calendars for a weekend full of metaphysical workshops. For more informa.on go to www.kcspiritcon.com or Facebook us at KCSpiritCon! April 13-14 Techniques for Alzheimer’s & Demen(a CranioSacral Therapy and Longevity Applica.ons for the Treatment of Alzheimer's and Demen.a. No prerequisites! Upledger approved. Register: 816-523-9140, www.wellspring.edu/classes. April 18 Meet Your Guides w/Georgia Clark Learn to work with your guides. 6-8 p.m., $25, www.lifejourneyhealing.com. At Crestview Community Center, 4801 SW Shunga Dr., Topeka; call 785.368.2448 to enroll. April 20-21 Deepening Weekend Time for personal contempla.on/journaling and deepening your divine connec.on with Don and Jessica Palmer. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. each day at The Harbor in Lee’s Summit: www.onenessaLheharbor.com. April 26 and 27 Finding True Nourishment: Crea(vity, Food & Mindfulness 6:30-8:30 pm Fri and 10 am-5 pm Sat. $130, all pain.ng materials included. Crea.ve Nectar Studio. More info: www.crea.venectarstudio.com or 816-550-6728. April 27 Reach Into Wellness! Wellness retreat 8:30am-12:30pm - Healthy cooking demos, emo.onal wellness, movement and yoga, detoxing naturally. Door prizes and free chair massages are included. Shawnee Park Chris.an Church, Shawnee, KS. More info peacefulstretch.com or reneeherrmanncounseling.com April 27 Spiritual Self Care and Becoming Aware 1-5pm At The Healing Place Learn to develop tools in becoming spiritually in tune yo the 'signs' and sounds of the universe. Investment: $77.00 Call 816-415-2607 to RSVP May 17-19 Angel Cer(fica(on Program (ACP) with Charles Virtue in Kansas City Hilton Garden Inn Overland Park, KS Details and Registra.on: www.in-light-events.com

ONGOING HOW? HOLOS ON WEDNESDAYS TELEPHONE CONFERENCE A weekly tea or coffee in CyberSpace with Bob Nunley, Director of Admissions and Outreach. 4 to 5 p.m. Call: 213-342-3070, Code 689 2398. Come 20 minutes early for internet hookup. CHANGE YOUR LIFE W/HIGHER BRAIN LIVING® Every third Wednesday at 7 p.m., Nicole Tuckness gives a free Higher Brain Living® presenta.on and mind-blowing demonstra.on! Register: higherbrainliving.com/ kansascitycrossroads/events; 913.735.3HBL. FIRST FRIDAY FOOD DISCOUNT Every first Friday, all customers receive 10 percent off all purchases, including sale items! At Nature's Own Health Market 4301 Main St., KCMO, 816.997.9420 , www.naturesownmarket.net. SELF-HELP ENERGY WORK CLASSES Arranged to fit your schedule. Nancy Steele, Jin Shin Jyutsu Prac..oner, www.nans88.com. SELF-HELP ENERGY WORK PRACTICE GROUP Meets twice-monthly. No experience needed. See www.nans88.com for upcoming dates.Nancy Steele, Jin Shin Jyutsu Prac..oner. MONTHLY GROUP MEDITATION—INTO THE DEEP First Mondays at 7 p.m. at Unity KC North, 1000 NE Barry Rd., KCMO. www.Unitykcnorth.org OPEN HEART MEDITATION WITH THE SINGING BOWL Ongoing Tuesdays and Sundays Come meditate with us and be bathed in the clear, pure, healing sound of a massive crystal bowl. This is a moving event for which you need no previous experience. All are welcome. If you're new, we'll help guide you. Bell Yoga Studio, 41st & Bell, KC MO 64111 Tuesday 6:45-7:45pm; Sunday 5:00-6:00pm $5 dona.on if you can Bell Yoga Studio, 816-589-7896

SHAMANIC 12-STEP MEETINGS Thursdays 6:30-7:30 p.m., drop-ins welcome. Saint Garabed Church, 4400 Wyoming, KCMO. Medita.on followed by 12-Step Mee.ng. Love oﬀering, www.sacredspirals.org. SHAMANIC BREATHWORKTM SESSIONS 3rd Saturdays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., Saint Garabed Church, 4400 Wyoming, KCMO. Deep cyclical breathing, music, energy work and healing. Must pre-register: www.sacredspirals.org. WELLNESS 101 If you are ready to change your health, wellness and/or weight, you’re ready for Wellness 101 – a 10-hour science-based course that can CHANGE YOUR LIFE! November classes KansasCity. WellnessForumRep.com or call 913-269-7990. INVISION SPIRITUAL GATHERINGS Saturday nights at 6:00 PM and Sunday mornings at 11:00 AM. Powerful messages and great music! 5106 NW Waukomis Drive, KCMO. www.EnjoySpirituality.org YOGA IN THE NORTHLAND TAUGHT BY MARTI LEE Classes for beginners to advanced. Address: 5106 NW Waukomis Drive, KCMO. More informa.on: Facebook/ com/InBlissYoga CHAIR YOGA Mondays at 8:30 a.m. at Gardens of Delight near Parkville. $78/6 week session Pre-register at 816.584.0777. ENERGY HEALING SESSIONS FOR CANCER PATIENTS By Appointment. Since 2005 the Kansas City Healing Project has been providing energy healing sessions for cancer pa.ents. Our clients have been experiencing a reduc.on of their stress, anxiety and pain levels from their treatment and disease. Dona.on basis. Contact John Hoefer at 816-718-6358 for details. KansasCityHealingProject.org

"GATHER THE WOMEN NEW MOON CELEBRATION" Ongoing with each New Moon Monday, March 11, 7 - 9 pm Join us for a co-crea.ve, sacred circle to discover how we embody the Sacred Feminine together. Open hearts welcomed. Bell Yoga Studio, 41st & Bell, KC MO 64111 For more informa.on, contact Cynthia at 816.444.0973

RESTORATIVE YOGA 2nd Saturdays 10 a.m. – noon at Gardens of Delight near Parkville. Gently stretch, open the body, deeply relax and rejuvenate major organs. $25. Pre-register at 816.456.2359.

1ST FRIDAYS HIGHER SELF ALIGNMENT TEMPLE “OmniDimensional Transforma.onal Cellular group session.”6:30pm, $15, Crescent Springs, CrescentSprings.net. 913-341-2044

PRE-NATAL YOGA Mondays at 7 p.m. at Gardens of Delight near Parkville. Enjoy our innova.ve approach to pre-natal care and experience a radiant pregnancy and healthy delivery. $78/6-week session. Pre-register at 816.584.0777.

3RD FRIDAYS THE STONE TEMPLE 6:30pm, $15 OmniDemensional Transforma.onal group process u.lizing stones, music & energywork. Crescent Springs, CrescentSprings.net. 913-341-2044. EASY YOGA Tues &Thurs, 7:30 - 8:30am Healing Journeys Love Oﬀering Join for some gentle morning yoga. Wake your body up with yoga and you won't need coﬀee! Appropriate for all levels. Reserva.ons: www.meetup.com/HealingJourneys-with-Kaya/ 816-217-3359 FRIDAY MORNING PROCESS PAINTING Every Friday, 10 am-12:30 pm at Crea.ve Nectar Studio. $30 per class, all materials included. Call 816-550-6728 to register. www.crea.venectarstudio.com SUNDAYS WEEKLY, BELLYDANCE CLASSES FOR ALL WOMEN Bellydance at YouYoga studio in Overland Park PLUS Bellydance w/ Maya Zahira at Zona Yoga studio in the northland, Schedule and Registra.on at www.MayaZahira.com AWAKENING WOMEN SPIRITUAL SUPPORT GROUP 1st Thursdays at 7 p.m. A monthly support group in Overland Park presented by Priestess Kim Macy: reserve your space at 816.510.4391. Explore, Share, Release and Integrate within our sacred circle!

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GROW ORGANIC w/GARDENS OF DELIGHT Join our community garden outside of Parkville. Your family receives a 10’ by 20’ plot. Explore growing and ea.ng your own organic produce. Informa.on: 816.584.0777. 4 DAY BIOENERGY HEALING CLINIC First Tues of the month 7-9 PM, Fee: Dona.on. Reserva.ons: Kim Meisinger 913-6859939 hLp://web.mac.com/bioenergy/HealingBioenergy/ Movies_BLP.html REIKI CIRCLE Unity Church of Overland Park 10300 An.och, OPKS. 2nd th and 4 Mondays 7-9 p.m. Love offering. All welcome. Receive a Reiki treatment. For flier: karen@karenharrison.net. 816-523-4440 SACRED RELATIONSHIP 2 or 3 Saturday monthly A beginning tantra class for singles and couples to experience the Divine. 79pm. Ipsalu Tantra Kriya Yoga teacher. Leawood 816-523 -4440, For flier with topic and date, karen@karenharrison.net nd

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