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I am blessed to have such wonderful childhood memories of Christmas. The excitement and anticipation of all the things Christmas

brought: time with my family, church activities and yes, what was Santa going to bring. The family traditions we had and the ones we still continue now. I can still remember the smell of my great grandmother’s orange chiffon cake baking in the oven. And who could forget the elf dressed in red that topped my grandmother’s tree

every year that we named Tiny Pepper.

As I have grown older, the holidays have become more stressful. Trying to cram so many things into a couple of days. The countless hours we spend fi ghting crowds and waiting in long lines to fi nd that one prefect gift. All of this artifi cially imposed stress surrounding “the giving season” can exhaust one’s motivation to give at any other time of the year. My Christmas wish this year is that everyone would have a giving heart throughout the whole year instead of just at the holidays. As I thought about the theme for this month, “Awakening Humanity,” it made me realize that we should celebrate everyday and have this sense of generosity every-day; not just during the holidays. Reaching out to those who are in need. Taking some time to volunteer for a local soup kitchen or charity. Listening to someone who is hurting. Reconnecting with friends and spending time with others rather than sending an email. Maybe even sending a greeting card or a letter other than just at Christmas.

December’s feature article, “It’s All About We, Conscious Evolution: Why We’re Better Together,” talks about living in oneness and working together. The article reveals we can be more successful if we work together. This has been proven with projects such as urban and community farms. Why not start community groups to help improve your community? Draw upon the experience and expertise of those who live around you in order to make a difference. I feel if our ever-changing world is going to change for the better, we are going to have to work together. My church does an event several times a year called Servolution. This is where one Sunday after church we go out into the community to do service projects. These have varied from painting, yard work, visiting residents in nursing homes, and helping someone move. It’s an excellent model for anyone looking to organize their own service projects.

Let’s make 2013 all about working together and serving others, every day, and all year long. Together, we can create the kind of world we want to live in.

Blessings to you all.

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16 GROWN-UP LOVE: WHY WE OUTGROW RELATIONSHIPS by Aaron Peavy

18 POSTURES Practice Laughter by Gatlianne

20 IT’S ALL ABOUT WE Conscious Evolution: Why We’re Better Together by Linda Sechrist

24 HOW UNCONDITIONAL LOVE HARMONIZES OUR WORLD Marci Shimoff Explores its Transformative Power by Judith Fertig

25 MINDFUL HOLIDAY TRADITIONS Simple Ways to Add Meaning and Family-Centered Fun by Barbara Amrhein

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Food for Life: Cancer Project— The Power of Food for Cancer Prevention and Survival

Certain diet patterns seem to have a major effect in

helping cancer survivors to live longer, healthier lives. Numerous studies have

shown that a diet built from plant foods offers the most cancer-fi ghting protection of any diet plan. Reviews by the American Institute for Cancer Research showed that as much as 40 percent of cancer risk may be related to diet. The Food for Life: Cancer Project classes offer a unique opportunity to acquire knowledge about the link between diet and cancer. Experience the benefi ts of plant-based nutrition, and learn the practical cook-ing skills needed to help you on your journey to better health. In the Food for Life: Cancer Project classes, attendees do all of this while enjoying a cooking demon-stration and tasting delicious, healthful dishes. For information on local Cancer Project classes conducted by certifi ed Food for Life instructors, contact: Healthsource at 800-441-0194 or email [email protected]. Food for Life is a public service of the PCRM, Neal Barnard, M.D., Chairman.

Crosspoint Community Church Opens New Campus in Somerville

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AL on December 16 at 11am. The Somerville Campus is located at 5224 Hwy 67 South in Somerville, AL, near the Hwy 36 intersection. Nursery care and youth services are provided. With the opening of the new campus, Crosspoint now offers identical ser-vices and ministries for your entire family in both Decatur and Somerville. Crosspoint is a non-denominational, non-traditional, non-judgmental community of worship, open to everyone. For more information, call 256-686-2626, or visit CrossPointLive.tv/Somerville online.

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Nutty Way to Help Preserve CognitionWalnut consumption is associ-

ated with better memory scores and cognitive function, according to recent fi ndings published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. In the Prevención con Dieta Mediterrnáea study, funded by the Spanish Ministry of Health, results show that a Medi-terranean diet, supplemented with olive oil or one ounce of mixed nuts, half of which are walnuts, is more benefi cial than a low-fat diet when it comes to body weight, blood pres-sure, insulin resistance and systemic infl ammation. The nutrient-dense walnuts pro-vide antioxidants and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), the plant-based omega-3 fatty acid. Both are key nutrients with anti-infl ammatory properties that help protect brain cells from the oxidative damage associated with cognitive decline.

One-Size Meditation Does Not Fit AllAn intriguing study recently posted online by

Explore: The Journal of Science and Heal-ing, suggests that new meditators are most likely to stick with the practice and reap its healthful benefi ts if they select methods with which they are most comfortable, rather than those that are most popular. In one of the fi rst studies to compare medi-tation techniques head-to-head, author Adam Burke, a professor of health education at San Francisco State University and the director of its

Institute for Holistic Health Studies, taught 247 participants four popular methods—mantra, mindfulness, Zen and qigong visualization. He asked them to choose which they preferred to practice at home for six weeks before techniques were evaluated. The simpler methods, mantra and mindfulness, each were preferred by 31 percent of study participants. Zen and qigong were selected by about 22 percent and 15 percent, respectively. Burke says the results showed the value of providing people new to medita-tion simpler and more accessible methods, and also emphasized that no one tech-nique is best for everyone. He hopes to see more comparative meditation studies, especially to determine if particular methods are better at addressing specifi c health issues such as addiction. “If that’s the case,” he advises, “healthcare professionals would be able to guide patients toward techniques that will be most effective for them. Additional studies are also needed to determine if there is a way to predict which method will be best suited for any particular individual.”

A Wise Man’s Gift for Arthritis SufferersFrankincense, an aromatic resin obtained from

Boswellia trees native to Africa, is an age-old herbal remedy that may help alleviate the pain of arthritis, according to scientists at Cardiff University, in Wales. “The search for new ways of relieving the symptoms of infl ammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis is a long and diffi cult one,” says Dr. Emma Blain, who led the research with co-investigators Professor Vic Duance, from Cardiff University’s School of Biosciences, and Dr. Ahmed Ali, of the Compton Group. The team believes they have been able to demonstrate that treatment with an extract of Boswellia frereana—a rare frank-incense species—inhibits the production of key infl ammatory molecules and helps prevent the breakdown of cartilage tissue that causes the condition. The African Somali people have long used extracts of frankincense as a tradi-tional remedy for arthritis. “Our research achieved the use of innovative chemical extraction techniques to determine the active ingredient in frankincense,” says Ali. “We will now be able to further characterize the chemical entity and compare its success against other anti-infl ammatory drugs used for treating the condition.”


Raisins Yield Pressure ReliefFor individuals seeking a natural way to

keep slightly elevated blood pressure in check, eating a handful of raisins each day might do the trick. New data presented at the American College of Cardiology 61st Annual Scientifi c Session suggest that among adults with hypertension or mild increases in blood pressure, routine consumption of raisins may lower readings, especially compared with eating other common snacks. The researchers noted that raisins are packed with potassium, which is known to lower blood pressure, and are also a good source of antioxidant di-etary fi ber, which may favorably alter the biochemistry of blood vessels, enabling them to be less stiff. The study helps validate some current nutrient recommendations, such as 60 raisins—about a handful, containing one gram of fi ber and 212 milligrams of po-tassium—as being helpful in the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one in three (28 percent) of American adults have prehypertension, defi ned as a systolic pressure from 120 to 139 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or a diastolic pressure from 80 to 89 mm Hg. Researchers cautioned that their study was small; larger trials are needed.

Giving Begets Happiness at Every Age

“To give is better than to receive,” is a maxim that ap-pears to hold true even for the very young. A new

study co-authored by three psychologists at Canada’s University of British Columbia observes that giving makes toddlers happier. The study, published in PLOS One, an online journal of the Public Library of Science, found that toddlers younger than 2 were happier when giving treats to others than when receiving them. They were also happier when they gave their own treats away, rather than an identical treat that didn’t belong to them.

Stop Wasting FoodIt’s time to step up to the plate—but not waste what’s on it. The Natural Resources

Defense Council (NRDC) reports that about 40 percent of all food in the United States goes uneaten. Each year, we are throwing away the equivalent of $165 billion in discarded food, making it the single larg-est component of solid waste in America’s landfi lls and costing the average family of four between $1,350 and $2,275 annually. About two-thirds of household waste consists of spoiled food that’s not used in time; the rest is caused by people cook-ing or serving too much food. Learn easy steps to reduce food waste via the NRDC free online fact sheet at Tinyurl.com/StopFoodWaste.


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Citrus Fruits Lower Risk of StrokePopular winter

citrus fruits like oranges and grape-fruit come with an unexpected health benefi t: eating them may lower the risk of ischemic strokes (clots), especially in women, per a study reported in Stroke, a journal of the American Heart Association.

The researchers analyzed 14 years of follow-up data from the National Institutes of Health Nurses’ Health Study, which included 69,622 women that reported their food intake every four years, including details on fruit and vegetable consumption. The study discovered that a high intake of fl avanones, a subclass of fl avonoids found in the greatest concentrations in oranges and grapefruit, was as-sociated with a 19 percent lower risk of ischemic stroke.

In the study, the presence of fl avanones came primarily from oranges and or-ange juice (82 percent) and grapefruit and grapefruit juice (14 percent). However, the researchers recommended that consumers increase their citrus fruit intake, rather than juice consumption, to avoid the sugar in many commercial juices.

Pitfalls of No-Fat Salad DressingsFor those thinking about balancing

a rich holiday meal by choosing a low- or no-fat salad dressing, con-sider this: To get the most nutrients from leafy greens and vegetables, we need to pair them with a healthy fat. A recent Purdue University study showed that the more “good” fat there was in a salad, the more carotenoids diners absorbed.

The researchers found that veg-etable oils rich in monounsaturated fats like olive oil, or polyunsaturated fats like sunfl ower oil, help the body absorb essential carotenoids and

other nutrients and increase their bioavailability in the intestines. The study also found that eating bread with butter with a salad was also benefi cial, although to a lesser extent.

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Heart of CreationSue Halstenberg

After graduating from the Art Center College of Design, in Pasadena, South-ern California native Sue Halstenberg worked as a department store fashion illustrator for several years. Her drawings regularly appeared in the Los Angeles Times and she enjoyed career success—but lacked inner fulfi llment. Eventually' she decided to leave the commercial art world to create paintings possessing deeper esthetic values for her, as well as lasting appeal for her audiences. A signature member of the Pastel Society of America, Halstenberg now specializes in spiritual art at her studio overlooking California’s Ojai Valley, which she describes as “magical.” A dozen of her paintings are featured in Doreen Virtue’s Hay House card decks, and her original work was recently exhib-ited at the Agape International Spiritual Center, in Culver City, California. Halstenberg’s newest works refl ect her continuing journey of self-discovery. “I start by energeti-cally connecting with something that I’m deeply attracted to: an inspiring symbol, statue or myth,” she explains. “Then, I let go and allow the creative force to fl ow through me. Often, I don’t even feel like I’ve done the painting, but that it’s painted itself.” Halstenberg uses dramatic light and shadow to express the inner emo-tions of the spiritual beings she paints. Of Heart of Creation, she observes, “The Earth and stars are born through her pro-tective hands, at the heart of a goddess.”

—View the artist’s portfolio at SueHalstenberg.com.


Rita Loyd is a professional watercolor artist and writer. The message of her work is about the healing power of unconditional self-love. Rita began painting in 1996 as a way to cope with chronic illness and depression. Through this journey, the creative process became her teacher, healer and friend who would guide her to fi nd the true meaning and experience of unconditional self-love. Rita writes about this experience and all that she has learned about unconditional self-love in her new book Unconditional Self-Love: What It Is, Why It's important and How to Nurture It in Your Life. You can purchase this book in Huntsville at Ruth's Nutrition or at www.NurturingArt.com, where you can view Rita's artwork and blog.

Reflection of GodAs I clear and still the pools of my mindI am more able to mirrorGod’s loving refl ectionin my existence.Art and Text by Rita LoydCopyright © 2012


globalbriefsNews and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefi ts all.

Coming CleanEnvironmental Hall of ShameFrom shampoo, deodorant and toothpaste to laundry detergent and window cleaners, hundreds of chemicals of unknown origin and effect can be found everywhere in our daily lives. Some are regulated by government agencies, but many are not; some cleaning products, for example, are not even required to list their ingredients on labels. The research team at the nonprofi t consumer watchdog Environmental Working Group has released a new Cleaners Hall of Shame database (Tinyurl.com/CleanerHallOfShame) that ranks more than 2,000 household cleaners by how hazardous their ingredients are and how much information is on their labels. Many products contain ingredients known to cause asthma or are contaminated with carcinogens. Even so-called “green” products aren’t necessarily any better. Many of them boast of ingredients made from plants, rather than petroleum, but there is little or no safety data for some plant-based ingredients. A truly green product poses few risks to health or the environment and transparently informs users of its content.

Smog BegoneDramatic Decline in Los Angeles Air PollutionLegendary late-night TV host Johnny Carson made the thick, automobile-generated smog that cov-ered Los Angeles the butt of jokes for decades, but times have changed. In the past 50 years, Califor-nia’s Los Angeles Basin has shown a 98 percent decrease in levels of some vehicle-related air pollutants even as area denizens now burn three times as much gasoline and diesel fuel. Between 2002 and 2010 alone, the concen-tration of volatile organic compounds (VOC)

dropped by half, according to a new study led by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and published in the Journal of Geophysi-cal Research-Atmospheres. “The reason is simple. Cars are getting cleaner,” says Carsten Warneke, a NOAA-funded scientist with the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Primarily emitted from the vehicle tailpipes, VOCs are a key ingredient in formation of ground-level ozone, which at high levels can harm people’s lungs and damage crops and other plants. The magnitude of the drop in VOC levels was surprising, although it doesn’t mean that ozone levels have dropped as steeply, because the air chemistry is complex. Levels of ozone pollution in the basin are down, but don’t yet meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards. Warneke expects the decrease in VOC emissions by cars to continue, given that engine effi ciency continues to improve and older, higher polluting vehicles will be taken off the roads.

Source: American Geophysical Union (Tinyurl.com/SmogBegone)

Bird BrainsWhen the Warm Get GoingGlobal climate change is a real, measurable phenomenon, according to a new study, based on the National Audubon Society’s North American Christmas Bird Count. It found that avian species have taken decades to adjust their ranges northward in response to warming winters. Frank La Sorte, a researcher at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, in Ithaca, New York, and lead author of a study supported by the National Science Foundation, says in the Jour-nal of Animal Ecology that because birds are highly mobile and migrate north and south with the changing seasons, they are better able to shift their ranges than less mobile, non-mi-grating species, such as amphibians. “It makes sense that species move slower than the rate at which climate is changing,” says La Sorte. “Many of them need to follow a prey base and a type of vegetation, or they need certain kinds of habitat that will create corridors for movement. Spe-cies are responding under their own time frame.” The challenge for humans is daunting. “We have to give species the opportunity to respond by provid-ing corridors for movement and long-term maintenance of those corridors,” says La Sorte. “That requires coopera-tion across political boundaries.”

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Tech RevolutionFresh Funds for Innovative Renewable ProjectsU.S. Secretary of Energy Ste-ven Chu is spearheading a new wave of renewable en-ergy research by recruiting top scientists from the nation’s best research laboratories to staff a new agency called ARPA-E, modeled after DARPA, the research and development wing of the Pentagon that invented the Internet. With a surge in funding for renewable energy, courtesy of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, plus grants from the Department of Energy, ARPA-E has made more than 180 investments in basic research projects in renewable energy. One company, Ocean Power Technologies, is installing a 260-ton genera-tor in the Pacifi c Ocean off the Oregon coast to capture renewable energy from waves. If the generator operates as planned, it will link to the grid and generate enough electricity for 1,000 homes. Other ARPA-E-funded projects are making cheaper batteries, more effi cient air conditioners and appliances, experimental algae-based biofuels, carbon sequestration (trapping) technologies and even plants that secrete crude oil.

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Leaf ReliefUrban Trees Act as Crime-StoppersThe city of Baltimore’s high crime rate inspired a gritty TV drama. But a new study (Tinyurl.com/TreeCrimeReport) by the University of Vermont’s Transporta-tion Research Center, in Burlington, found that a 10 percent increase in trees in a given area led to a 12 percent de-crease in crime. “It’s really pretty striking how strong this relationship is,” says Austin Troy, lead author of the study, published in the journal Landscape and Urban Planning.

Researchers examined the correlation in and around Baltimore using aggregated crime data and combining it with high-resolution satellite images to conduct the analysis. The working hypothesis

is that because people enjoy spending time in pleasant outdoor spaces, there are more observers present to hinder criminal activity. Also, a well-maintained land-scape seems to send a message that someone may be watching. To avoid culture bias, the study considered many socioeconomic factors, including housing, age, income and race of residents, as well as variables such as rural versus city setting and population density. The fi ndings should prove helpful to urban planners.


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Good NewsKwanzaa Celebration SpreadsThe 46th annual Kwanzaa, an African-American holiday cele-brated from December 26 to January 1, may be observed by as many as 18 million people this year. Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday, nor is it meant to replace Christmas. It was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, a professor of black studies, as a celebration to honor the values of ancient African cultures and inspire African Americans working for social progress. The name comes from the Swahili phrase, “matunda ya kwanza,” which means, “fi rst fruits of the harvest.” Its seven principles are believed to have been key in building strong, productive families and communities in Africa: unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, a sense of purpose, creativity and faith.

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Many TonguesHuman Rights Day is December 10The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948. Now, the offi ce of the high commissioner for human rights has been awarded the Guinness World Record for having collected, translated and disseminated the declaration into more than 380 languages and dialects, from Abkhaz to Zulu, making it the world’s most universal communication. The work sets out a broad range of fundamental human rights and freedoms to which all men and women everywhere are entitled, without distinction. It was drafted by representatives from all regions and legal traditions, and has over time been accepted as a contract between governments and their peoples.

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Smiley FacePersonalized Social Media Giving Gets Results

Charles Best, founder of DonorsChoose.org, has enabled his organization to provide a record $40 million in funding for 300,000 U.S. classroom projects, simply by personalizing public appeals for charitable giving. When potential donors enter their personal interests, an online database supplies a list of corresponding classroom projects. For example, artists might consider funding a silkscreen press for

an art class. Hikers can purchase trees for a classroom to plant. When the funded project is completed, the donors receive a note from the teacher, along with photos. DonorsChoose.org maximizes the personalization potential by asking the par-ticipants if they want to post their donation on their Facebook wall, where friends may read the post and feel compelled to make their own donation. Teacher-gen-erated Facebook project updates garner even greater success; these two types of Facebook status updates have so far raised a combined $1.9 million.

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Incorporate local, sustainable cuisine into the family feast. Ingredients for a tradi-tional holiday dinner can travel up to 30,000 miles. Instead, show support for local community farmers and reduce food transportation miles by choosing a heritage turkey or meatless entrée. Stellar complements may include organic cranberry jelly, mulled apple cider or wine from an area farm, orchard or vineyard.

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Our culture has fostered the idea that relationships are supposed to be easy, and if

not, there must be something wrong with them. We are in the era of the disposable relationship, and have often accustomed ourselves to avoid inter-personal diffi culties. Though we jump from relationship to relationship, the diffi culties continue to follow us; rarely is it entirely other people, who create adversity, but is in fact our own refusal to face the resistance to love within ourselves. It is a barrier to loving both others and ourselves. There is no doubt that this is a consumption-driven society, which teaches little of lasting value, and conditions us to replace stuff for newer or ‘better’ stuff. We leave our jobs if we do not like them, or buy new homes because we outgrow them with the accumulation of ever more un-needed stuff. Is it really any wonder this way of thinking has infl uenced

our relationships as well? The pursuit of perfection, unbridled and driven by our never-ending appetites, keeps us constantly looking for the next ‘best thing’ to satisfy our hunger. We may say the phrase “soul mate” or hear it freely used, but many of us fail to realize that this concept does not refer merely to compatibility, but to the lessons that a person will bring into our lives. It is highly dubious there is this one perfect mate out there for each of us. Likely, many “soul mates” will come into our lives, each with his or her own lessons and wisdom. Whenever we meet issues in relationships, whether romantic or otherwise, we can be sure this is one such individual. For this person is perfectly suited to provoke us in a way that we need challenged. Indeed, it may be those whom we have most diffi culty accepting who are also our greatest “soul mates” and teachers. Therefore, by not judging hardships, and instead fostering gratitude for them,

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Relationshipsby Aaron Peavy


we can fi nd life in the most diffi cult challenges. This process can be beautiful, more so if met with love and acceptance. The perpetuation of the myth of a perfect romantic love or that a perfect person exists for us began from the earliest of childhood ages. We need only watch a Disney love-themed movie if we need any further convincing. As children, we have no reason to believe anything other than the myth because it is what society feeds our senses. However, as we grow up, we continue searching for some semblance of it, even though it leads us from disappointment to disappointment, and may eventually drive us to a jaded and resigned outlook on relationships. We have a choice in this cycle; we can step back from it, redefi ne our beliefs, and cut the chains of our conditioned behaviors. The difference between what we often fi nd in seeking ‘love’ and what Love actually is may be a larger chasm than many would imagine. We tell ourselves the story of perfect romantic love, one predicated on the intoxication of hormonal release and passion. Inevitably, some day in the near future, the intoxication wears off and the story falls apart. We bemoan what went wrong and why we always attract the same types of people, and then go chasing after our next fi x of this fl eeting ‘love’ story. Einstein defi ned insanity as “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Obviously, this world is quite insane sometimes, but individuals willing to make the efforts needed to break free from insane beliefs can cause ripples of lasting effect for those around them. This article does not seek to dissuade the belief in love, but rather to redefi ne it in a way that is mature and lasting, contrary to popular culture and mythology. Love does exist, but we must be willing to fi nd it in ourselves fi rst, then we may fi nd it in others. The world around us is an ever-present mirror in which we may observe the per-son we present. Carl Jung said, “Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to a better understanding of ourselves.” Thus, to change the love we receive, we must change the love we give. Love is not just a feeling, but is a principle by which we must live our lives. It is a verb, an action, which does not simply happen to us, we must do it. We must be it. As stones cast into water, our actions ripple outward to the world. What sort of ripples do we cast forth?

Aaron Peavy has had a lifelong passion for inner exploration and personal transformation. Having studied various esoteric and exoteric traditions and practices over the years, he enjoys teaching from his experiences and working with people.

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Practice Laughter

—PHOTOGRAPHY BY LEWIS METTS

I stumbled in my walkTripped right over my feetFloundered like a clodYet,Did not look aroundTo see if anyone had seenOr if anyone was laughing at meBut,Looked around to seeIf anyone was laughingWith me–Gatlianne “Stumbled”

You will notice there isn’t an actual yoga posture this month. This is very purposeful. Our

year is coming to a close and we’ve had monthly postures to try and new perspectives and points of view to ponder. But now is the time to look back over the year, refl ect, and see what we want for the coming twelve months. Throughout your refl ection, and perhaps when you are confi guring your New Year’s resolutions, think not just of what has happened over the year, what you have accomplished

or done, but what joys you have had. Where was the laughter in your 2012? Did you fi nd time to take life and yourself lightly and compassionately? What gifts did life offer you in the form of fun, joy, love and laughter? What experiences were you given to laugh at and with yourself?

So many times we take life and ourselves so seriously that we miss out on the truly jubilant moments in our lives. Even in the worst of circumstances life will be as bad or

good as we make it. Instead of getting upset, reactive, angry, or worried we can easily fi nd the humor in situations and make the best of what life gives us.

Bypass reaction. Choose laughter and fully express and experience the feelings that come with it. Take in the full moment. Feel the elation bubble up in your chest and burst forth from your throat. Feel the stretch in your face as you laugh with mouth wide open. Fall over in glee and roll around. Squeal with delight. Laugh until you ache.

In the coming year, I encourage you to do more of the things that elicit laughter. Go for your joy. Find out what truly brings you happiness and bring more of that into your life. Remove things from your life that take your energy. Find the voice of your bliss. Reminisce with friends about fun memories. Smile at yourself in the mirror. Watch funny movies. Cackle, giggle, guffaw, and chuckle until your sides hurt and you beg for mercy. Laugh loud, laugh long, laugh often, laugh until you’re breathless and always, always laugh for no reason at all.

M/Gatlianne is an Author, Yoga Instructor, Interfaith Minister and Holistic Health & Reiki Practitioner based in Athens, AL. For more information contact her at [email protected] or visit Gatlianne.com, DeepRiversHealing.com, or DiscoverPath.com.


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Scotland, recognized that while the old worldview has disintegrated, the con-crete of a new one has not yet set. He also observed how the acceleration of scientifi c fi ndings—advancing knowl-edge and understanding of the universe, as well as the meaning and purpose of life—would continue to infl uence the general worldview. Within a decade, of the publica-tion of his book, hard scientifi c evidence across many disciplines—particularly physics and biology—as well as pio-neering ideas and anecdotal evidence presented by leading philosophers and authors, affi rmed the existence of a real-ity in which everything is connected and linked in a coherent whole. Such thinking further revealed that evolution has equipped humans

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How Community Works Canfi eld emphasizes the valuable lesson of collabo-ration and cooperation he learned while working for W. Clement Stone, a philanthropist and self-help author: When working together, focus on overlapping goals and interests, and not on differences. In Chicago, Illinois, where the Eat Fresh Eat Local move-ment sparks successful collaborations, the focus is on food, rather than issues of race, sex or economic disparity. There, hun-dreds of people are growing food together in communal spaces on city-owned land, privately owned empty lots and rooftops, as well as in school gardens, food forests and urban farm sites. “Self-reliant, community-operated urban farms and the food centers that retail the produce to residents in surrounding neighborhoods—some in the city’s most isolated and impov-erished communities—are economic drivers that create jobs,” says Erika Allen, projects manager of Chicago’s Growing Pow-er offi ce. The daughter of national organization founder Will Allen notes that local workshops resemble a cross-section of the world. “Participants from different countries, cultures and economic levels come together for three meals a day, where we connect, share perspectives and learn from one another.” Another successful initiative, Building a Healthier Chicago (BHC), brings together the Chicago Department of Public Health, the Offi ce of the Regional Health Administra-tor of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Chicago Medical Society and the Institute of Medicine of Chicago. The BHC agribusiness project develops and main-tains a system of more accessible food supply, distribution and markets where people live, work, play, pray and learn. Neighbors in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, organized park cleanups with the long-range goal of replacing crime and lit-ter with learning. Now, Riverside Park, once an area of urban blight, has both a college-level fi eld research station and grade school outdoor classroom, offering innovative school, adult and community programs operated by the Urban Ecology Center (UEC). Programs serve 44 schools and have spawned two branches in Washington Park and Menomonee Valley to serve residents in those areas. The UEC’s latest project, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, the River Revitalization Foundation, Milwaukee County Parks, private businesses and local landowners, is an arboretum that will protect and restore 40

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individuality, but one that thrives in subtle give-and-take,” explains the au-thor of The Living Classroom: Teaching and Collective Consciousness. While the idea of a future in which American and other cultures refl ect one-ness can seem distant and idealistic, it is already present in South Africa’s Xhosa community in the form of Ubuntu, a worldview which means, “I am what I am because of who we all are.” According to South African Arch-bishop Desmond Tutu, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984, Ubuntu iterates the essence of being human and speaks to the fact that it’s impossible to exist as human beings in isolation. We are people through other people. “We think of ourselves far too frequently as just individuals, separated from one another, whereas you are connected, and what you do affects the whole world,” he observes. “When you do well, it spreads out; it is for the whole of humanity.”

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tionary Relationship to Life. “Evolutionaries sense that we are facing a critical moment in the un-folding of our human story and feel called to create pathways to a better future,” says Hamilton. He notes that the 35,000 participants in his most recent introduction to his webcast were interested in where they could fi nd a supportive community of kindred spirits committed to living life on the same level. He states, “We instinctively know that we can accomplish more together.” A partnership with The Shift Network, which empowers a global movement of those intent on creating an evolutionary shift in consciousness, has enabled Hubbard, a featured sage in the documentary Awaken Soul to Soul, and her ACEs to launch a global initiative to mark the inauguration of a sustainable planetary civilization on December 22. Thousands of individu-als are now working in collective hubs across the United States to prepare for the Planetary Birth Day celebration. An initial concern for many indi-viduals seeking to experience Oneness is, “What happens to my identity?” Christo-pher M. Bache, Ph.D., professor emeritus in the department of philosophy and religious studies at Youngstown State Uni-versity, in Ohio, reassures us that within the matrix of connectivity, individuality is not suffocated, but paradoxically liber-ated into deeper forms of self-expression. “While opening to the collective fi elds that surround us melts the bound-aries of the private ego, bringing about the ‘death of self’ noted in spiritual lit-erature, as the ego dies, a deeper form of individuality is born—not an isolated


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What is the old way of looking at love, versus the new paradigm shift you propose?We’ve been trained to think of love solely as energy between two people, usually experienced as conditional love—we feel love if the other person agrees with us, treats us a particular way or loves us back. But love is actu-ally the essence of who we are, and when we live in a state of uncondition-al love, what I call “love for no reason,” we experience our essence that is love, which doesn’t depend on another per-son, situation or romantic partner. It is the core of every spiritual tradition.

Why do our ways of loving often seem inadequate?We each have a “love set-point,” the upper limit of our ability to give and re-ceive love. We can’t feel more love by trying to change the outside—by relying on others to fi ll us up—because it will

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never work in the long run. We need to raise our love set-point higher; then we experience everything more through the eyes of love.

Do challenging economic times help us grow spiritually?We can use any life challenges to help us

grow and fi nd fresh avenues of lasting fulfi llment. Success and money don’t guarantee happiness, and I know that from my own wake-up call. In 1998, I had three of my Chicken Soup for the Soul books on The New York Times bestseller list at the same time. One day, I spoke to 8,000 people and autographed 5,432 books and felt like an author rock star. Yet when I returned to my hotel room that night, I burst into tears. All of the success was great, but it still hadn’t made me happy. That’s when I began my intensive study of happiness and love.

Does science support our capacity to daily experience and deepen a love for all things?Science is fi nding that there is a neuro-physiology of love. Studies by research-ers in major institutions worldwide show that we can do simple things like breathe more deeply, walk barefoot on earth, listen to uplifting music or prac-tice meditation that will support us in experiencing more unconditional love. These activities create greater heart rhythm coherence and new neural pathways in the brain.

How does having a heart that’s open to unconditional love benefi t us?The Institute of HeartMath has discov-ered that the magnetic fi eld generated by the heart—what’s measured on a magnetometer—is 5,000 times stronger than that of the brain. HeartMath re-search has also demonstrated that when we’re in a positive emotional state, our hearts beat in a coherent rhythm that causes all the other systems in the body—including the brain, immune system and hormones—to work more effi ciently and harmoniously. Their research shows that experiencing this regularly leads to better health, slows the aging process and brings us greater creativity, resilience and happiness.

What are the seven doorways to practicing unconditional love revealed by your own research?I’ve interviewed hundreds of people that are living examples of unconditional love. I’ve found seven access points to experiencing more love: safety, being grounded and present; vitality, energy and well-being; unconditional self-love, feeling empowered; openness, being comfortable giving and receiving love; communication, listening and speaking with love; vision, seeing through the eyes of love; and oneness, feeling connected with the greater wholeness of life.

How does one person’s loving larger bless our families, communities and world?The more we experience love, the more we spread love to others. Our feelings are contagious. This idea is beautifully expressed in an ancient Chinese proverb: “When there is light in the soul, there will be beauty in the person.When there is beauty in the person, there will be harmony in the house.When there is harmony in the house, there will be order in the nation.When there is order in the nation, there will be peace in the world.”

Connect with Marci Shimoff at HappyForNoReason.com.

Judith Fertig, of Overland Park, KS, is a regular contributor to Natural Awakenings.


Too many winter holidays whiz by in a blur of presents, parties and rich foods, muting the season’s

true messages of love, hope and peace. By slowing down and refocusing on what makes this time of year so special, we can help our children—and our-selves—create fresh, meaningful tradi-tions and experience genuine joy. “If the spirit of the season at your home is more ‘Gimme, take me, buy me,’ instead of ‘Deck the halls,’ don’t despair,” advises internationally re-nowned educator and child expert Michele Borba, Ph.D., author of The Big Book of Parenting Solutions:101 An-swers to Your Everyday Challenges and Wildest Worries. “There are more subtle ways to encourage your kids to ap-preciate the greatest gifts of the holiday season. The simplest way is to focus on gifts of the heart and letting your kids be participants, not just recipients.” Try these tips for helping young-sters co-create traditions that celebrate family, friends, sharing with others and the holidays’ festive delights. Emphasize experiences, not things. Presents can never take the place of presence. Years from now, children will rarely recall what they unwrapped, but will remember special times spent together as a family. Take a nature walk to collect pinecones and other seasonal items for holiday décor. Designate a Family Night and let the kids choose the activity, like seeing a movie or a holiday performance such as The Nutcracker, playing a favorite board game or building a gingerbread house. At dinner, ask youngsters to relate their favorite holiday memories, and then build upon their responses to plan this year’s celebrations.

Treat cards as treasured gifts. Gather the family ‘round when opening cards from others, catching up on their news and recalling funny or enjoyable shared moments. Skype calls and vid-eos offer pleasurable immediacy while mailed cards become an appreciated, permanent memento. Encourage children to create handmade or personalized cards for grandparents and other relatives, en-closing photos or drawings and a short note describing the reasons that person means so much to them. Hand deliver other cards to neighbors, accompanied by a plate of homemade, healthy treats. Children can also send cards to military personnel overseas via a Red Cross pro-gram at Tinyurl.com/HolidayHeroMail. Practice creative giving. Adopt a less fortunate family or child for the holidays (local churches or social ser-vice agencies can provide information)

and ask youngsters to be “Santa’s little helpers” by picking out and thought-fully wrapping books, toys and other gifts. Help children research good causes and earmark a small amount of money for them to gift to the cause of their choice, such as an animal shelter or other local nonprofi t. Honor the gift of time, as well: Youngsters that spend a few hours helping out at a food pantry, caroling at a nursing home or wrapping gifts for Toys for Tots will experience and remember the true joy of giving. Nurture a sense of the spiritual. Worship services aren’t the only venue for sharing family values and beliefs with children. On the night of the Winter Solstice, December 21—the shortest day and longest night of the year—enjoy din-ner by candlelight. Afterwards, stargaze in the backyard and make some holiday wishes. On another evening, turn off all the lights except the Christmas tree, me-norah or other special candles and talk quietly about your blessings. Listening to a CD of carols from around the world re-inforces a spirit of unity and invites lively discussions about how other cultures observe their holidays. Celebrate the season’s sights, sounds and fun. Ask children to help choose a tree and make or buy an orna-ment with special meaning for them. Then join in an informal decorating par-ty with holiday tunes (kids get to choose some favorites), cocoa and cookies. Set aside an evening to walk or drive around the neighborhood to admire holiday lights and displays. Those in northern climes can build a family snowman, forge a “snow angel” chain in the yard or go sledding at an area park. As a fun twist on traditional caroling, grab some kazoos and go humming with the kids and their friends. To capture these great holiday moments, ask each child to take turns as the offi cial family photographer. Borba believes these types of shared experiences help children understand the true meaning of the season and bring back the heartfelt joy it represents. “In the end,” she advises, “remember that the holidays are really meant to be about love, togetherness and wonderful memories.”

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Tinsel Trail – Daily throughout December. The Downtown 47 Tinsel Trail will bring a live display of Christmas trees to downtown Huntsville for one month. View over 200 trees that are decorating Big Spring Park during the holiday season. Each tree will be sponsored by a local corporation, group or family, and decorated by its sponsor. Sponsors may also choose to gift their tree to a nonprofi t or organization of their choosing. Big Spring Park, 200 Church St, Huntsville, AL 35801. TinselTrail.WordPress.com.

Math Alive! – 9am-5pm, daily throughout 2012. Math Alive! is designed to inspire, spark the imagination, reveal not only math at work but also the endless possibilities of math. Through unique, interactive experiences, the exhibit takes math from its native form into the applied worlds of design, engineering, technology and science. US Space and Rocket Center, 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL. 35805. 800-637-7223. RocketCenter.com.

Marshall County Craft Club Christmas Show 9am-6pm. through December 23. Marshall County Craft Club is a non-profi t organization made up of approximately 100 members across North Alabama a portion of each sale goes to help support local children’s charities. Come shop among thousands of handmade items by area crafters. The perfect place to fi nd that “one-of-a-kind” gift. Boaz Plaza Outlet, 214 South McCleskey Street, Boaz, AL 35957.

Divine Masterpieces from the Collection of Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery – 11am-4pm, daily throughout December. Organized to compliment Objects of Devotion, this exhibition presents 16 stunning devotional paintings produced in France, Spain, Italy and the Low Countries from

the 14th through 16th centuries, and hand selected from one of the world’s most revered collections of sacred art. Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church St, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-535-4350. HsvMuseum.org.

Object of Devotion: Medieval English Alabaster Sculpture for the Victoria and Albert Museum, London – 11am-4pm, daily throughout December. Drawn from the world’s largest collection of medieval alabasters, this exhibition presents 60 alabaster panels and free standing fi gures that are among the fi nest examples of this elegant, yet neglected art form. The exhibition includes a complete set of panels from an altarpiece, and offers a rare glimpse inside the spiritu-al lives and religious customs of medieval Christians. Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church St, Huntsville, AL 35801, 256-535-4350, HsvMuseum.org.

Santa’s Village - 5-9pm, daily throughout Decem-ber. Selected as Event of the Year by the Alabama Bureau of Tourism & Travel, this annual event delights children and adults of all ages. Visitors can stroll amid a nightly snowfall through the magical village among the twinkling lights and holiday fi n-ery. Stop by the Toy Shop and watch the “elves” put fi nishing touches on toys, visit with the reindeer in their stable, decorate a cookie in Mrs. Claus’ kitchen, or make a craft in the children’s activity area while local entertainers serenade you with sounds of the season. $20 per family (up to 5 people) or $5 per person. Constitution Village, 109 Gates Ave, Hunts-ville, AL 35801, 256-564-8100, EarlyWorks.com.

Galaxy of Lights: Drive-Through Nights – 5:30-9pm, daily throughout December. Galaxy of Lights is a holiday light extravaganza featuring larger-than-life animated light displays. See Santa soaring over a delightful winter village. Nursery rhyme characters dance and frolic among traditional scenes of the season. And, best of all, experience

the magic of the twinkling icicle forest. Galaxy of Lights is the perfect holiday treat for the young and young-at-heart. Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave, Huntsville, AL 35805. 256-830-4447. Hsvbg.org.

Santa’s Rocket Workshop – 5:30-9pm, daily throughout December. As guests enter the Galaxy of Lights, we invite you to stop at Santa’s Rocket Workshop where Santa’s Propulsion Crew is add-ing rocket engines to his sleigh. Visitors will get pictures with Santa and see live reindeer, enjoy the lighted aircraft at Aviation Challenge and take a ride on our Rocket Tram. US Space and Rocket Center, 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805. 1-800-63-SPACE. Ussrc.com.

EDIT: Santa Train – 10-10:45am. Come on out and see the train decorated inside and out. Talk and visit with Santa on the train and let the little ones have their picture made with him. And surprise, all the good youngsters will get a special treat from Santa before the day is done. We have expanded our schedule to try and make sure everyone gets to ride that wants to. These leisurely Santa Train rides last approximately forty minutes. North Alabama Railroad Museum, 694 Chase Road, Huntsville, AL 35811. 256-851-6276. NorthAlabamaRailroad-Museum.com.

Tally Ho! A Journey into Monte Sano’s Past 10am-4pm. Visit Burritt Mansion for the fall ex-hibit about Monte Sano’s development and its most prominent landmark, Hotel Monte Sano. The exhibit will showcase the history and development of the mountain and the hotel, with display photographs and artifacts from the hotel such as china, glass lampshades, furniture and the newest acquisition, never before displayed, a bed and chest of draw-ers from room 245. Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-536-2882. BurrittontheMountain.org.

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Artist Market –12-4pm. Local artists and others are invited to set up a booth at the Flying Monkey Arts Center and sell their wares to the public. There will be art, jewelry, vintage clothing, records, and more interesting things for sale inside our facility that is safe from rain. Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Drive, Huntsville, AL 35805. 256-533-0399. LoweMill.net.

Kris Kringle’s Candlelight Christmas – 4:30-9pm. The star-lit mountain will be mirrored by more than 600 candles illuminating the sidewalks, adding to the nostalgic feel of the holidays. Music will be featured throughout the mansion and the park in many different styles. Children will enjoy old fashioned crafts such as stringing cranberries and popcorn, making paper punch ornaments and creating handmade cards for loved ones. Admis-sion charged. Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-536-2882. Bur-rittOnTheMountain.org.

Alabama Youth Ballet Nutcracker: A Yuletide Ballet – 7:30-9:30pm. Alabama Youth Ballet The-atre, under the artistic direction of David Herriott and Keren Gibb Hilliard, presents The Nutcracker, A Yuletide Ballet, in the holiday tradition that Hunts-ville has loved for over 40 years. From the moment the lights dim, attendees will be transported to a magical holiday wonderland fi lled with adorable children, dancing dolls, marching toy soldiers, mis-chievous mice, sparkling snowfl akes, and the deli-cious Land of Sweets. Admission charged. Lee Lyric Theatre, 2500 Meridian St, Huntsville, AL 35811.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2

Drop-In Family Art Activity Day Program: Win-ter Wonderland – Fun Holiday Art Discoveries 2-3:30pm. Warm up with fun art discoveries at HMA this holiday season. Families and children are invited to participate in a range of programs especially designed with younger visitors in mind. Drop-In Family Art Activity Programs offer fun, interactive art making activities for families with children ages 3 and up. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. This event is free with the price of admission, and free for Museum Members. Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church St, Hunts-ville, AL 35801, 256-535-4350. HsvMuseum.org.

Santa’s Village - 5-9pm. Selected as Event of the Year by the Alabama Bureau of Tourism & Travel, this annual event delights children and adults of all ages. Visitors can stroll amid a nightly snowfall through the magical village among the twinkling lights and holiday fi nery. Stop by the Toy Shop and watch the “elves” put fi nishing touches on toys, visit with the reindeer in their stable, decorate a cookie in Mrs. Claus’ kitchen, or make a craft in the children’s activity area while local entertainers serenade you with sounds of the season. Admission charged. Constitution Village, 109 Gates Ave, Huntsville, AL 35801, 256-564-8100, EarlyWorks.com.

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 3

Small Business Lunch & Learn: “The Craft of Writing for Small Businesses” – 12-1pm. More than ever, small businesses represent themselves through writing: business plans, newsletters, email, website copy, Facebook entries, LinkedIn profi les, Twitter, and brochures. Even texting represents your writing skills. This workshop focuses on a few of those crucial areas of writing. Speaker Dr. Sandra Shattuck has over twenty years’ experience teaching writing and literature at the college level and has worked with the National Writing Proj-ect. Bring a sack lunch. Drinks will be provided. Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, Second Floor Events Room, 915 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-532-5940. Hmcpl.org.

Literature Out Loud: Brave New World – 12-1pm. Huxley´s vision of the future in his astonishing 1931 novel Brave New World -- a world of tomorrow in which capitalist civilization has been reconstituted through the most effi cient scientifi c and psychologi-cal engineering, where the people are genetically designed to be passive, consistently useful to the ruling class. Bailey Cove Branch Library, 1409 Weatherly Plaza SE, Huntsville AL, 35803. 256-881-0257. [email protected].

Decatur Jaycees Christmas Parade – 6pm. Christmas themed fl oats and marching bands. Free. Downtown Decatur. 800-524-6181. DecaturJaycees.com.

WENDESDAY, DECEMBER 5

Tasia’s Table Cooking Class: Warm Winter Kitchen – 6-8pm. Join Tasia Malakasis, head cheesemaker at Belle Chevre and author of Tasia’s Table, for a relaxed and informal cooking class, always with tastings of each dish and special wine pairings. Classes will be held in Tasia’s own kitchen, where the cheesemaker and cookbook author cooks nightly. Enjoy a lovely night as Tasia shares her culinary knowledge with you and a few other guests. Admission is $100 per class, and if you sign up for the whole series, you get one class free. Book on BelleChevre.com, or TasiasTable.com.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6

Nonprofi t Lunch & Learn: “Improving Your Nonprofi t’s Financial Health” – 12-1:30pm. Learn to understand and manage your nonprofi t’s fi nances. This webinar will help you to: evaluate how well your nonprofi t uses its resources; take your organization’s fi -nancial pulse; and adapt to any economic climate. Pre-senter: Richard Brewster, National Center on Nonprofi t Enterprise. $10. Please register through the Library Store online at Store.hmcpl.org. Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, 915 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-532-5940. Hmcpl.org.

Gallery Tour – 5-9pm. Huntsville celebrates the fi ne arts with a tour of local galleries and the Huntsville Museum of Art. This collective of galleries offers a semi-annual tour, showcasing special features and

opportunities to engage the arts community. For up-dates, please check the Lowe Mill or Huntsville Gal-lery Tour Facebook pages or visit GalleryTour.org.

Four Bitchin Babes Present Jingle Babes – 7:30pm. These four multi-talented gal pals, each a brilliant writer-musician-comedienne, share the stage fi lling it with luxurious harmonies and so-phisticated comedy, creating an amazing evening of raucous delight. Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center, 3320 Triana Blvd, Huntsville, AL 35805. 256-534-6455. MerrimackHall.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7

Bessie K. Russell Library Winter Book Sale – 10am, Dec 7 to 5pm, Dec 14. Most items will be sold for $0.25. Items include books, magazines, VHS tapes, a small collection of CDs and DVDs. Bessie K. Russell Branch Library, 3011-C Spark-man Drive, Huntsville AL 35810. 256-859-9050. [email protected].

Seeds to Sprouts: Winter – 10-11am. Meet other parents while nature comes alive for you and your children. Enjoy stories, lessons, hands-on activi-ties, and guided tours. Also, take advantage of the Frequent “Sprouters” Program and earn a free class for every three paid classes attended. Huntsville Bo-tanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave, Huntsville, AL 35805, 256-830-4447, HsvBg.org.

Fantasy Playhouse Presents A Christmas Carol 7-9pm. In this musical retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic novel, travel with Scrooge as he visits his past, present, and future on Christmas Eve. This production has become a family tradition for many in the Tennessee Valley. Call 256-539-6829 for tickets or visit LettheMagicBegin.org. Admission is $14 for students 17 and under, and $20 for adults. Von Braun Center Playhouse, 700 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL 35801.

Huntsville Ballet Company Presents The Nutcracker –7:30-9:30pm. The Huntsville Ballet Company continues the 2012/2013 season with their 44th annual production of The Nutcracker. This magical holiday classic has been a Huntsville tradition for over four decades. Don’t miss the magic this holiday season as Huntsville Ballet Company, with choreography by Artistic Director Phillip Otto and accompanied by Huntsville Symphony Orchestra, brings this enchanting story to life at the Mark C. Smith Concert Hall. All children performing are registered students of The Huntsville Ballet School. Von Braun Center Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, 700 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-533-1953. VonBraunCenter.com.


36th Annual Rocket City Marathon – 8am. A 26 mile, 385 yard footrace through Huntsville, Alabama. Starts on Williams St. in front of the Holiday Inn downtown. RunRocketCity.com.

NEACA Annual Christmas Craft Show – 9am-7pm. Approximately 200 craftsmen and artists from throughout Alabama and other states will have a selection of unique items including unusual pottery, toys, one-of-a-kind jewelry, room décor, kitchen accessories, etc. Come early and fi nd that special gift. Von Braun Center South Hall, 700 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-533-1953. VonBraunCenter.com.

Saturday Scientist: Hello Sunshine –10-11:30am. How does the Sun affect us? What is it when we feel it’s warmth. Learn the answers to these questions and much more. Play with a solar balloon, experi-ment with sunscreen, and make your very own solar bead bracelet to take home. US Space and Rocket Center, 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805. 1-800-63-SPACE. Ussrc.com.

Parent’s Shopping Day Out – 11am-3pm. This afternoon adventure is designed for children ages 6-12 and is full of age-appropriate, space-related ac-tivities, lunch and the acclaimed MathAlive! exhibit, brought to the USSRC through a partnership with the Alabama Department of Education. Admission charged. Advance reservations are required and must be made by 2pm on Friday prior to each event. To RSVP, call 256-721-7114 or visit the USSRC Ticket Desk. US Space and Rocket Center, 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805.

Artist Market – 12-4pm. Local artists and others are invited to set up a booth at the Flying Monkey Arts Center and sell their wares to the public. There will be art, jewelry, vintage clothing, records, and more inter-esting things for sale. Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Drive, Huntsville, AL 35805. 256-533-0399. LoweMill.net.

Informational Presentation Health Coaching 12-1pm. What is it? Making your favorite recipes with a healthy twist. Join Crystal Kiss of Attuned Life Coaching and co-owner of Yoga Fire for an honest look at how our habits can hinder or help our health goals. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Suite A, Madison, AL 35758. 256-399-YOGA. Please RSVP to [email protected] or online at YogaFireHSV.com.

Sing-a-long “Sound of Music” – 1pm. The Holiday Family event is a screening of the classic Julie Andrews’ movie (1965) in glorious, full-screen Technicolor, complete with subtitles so that the whole audience can sing along. Admission charged. Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts, 112 Second Ave NE, Decatur, AL 35601. 256-340-1778. PrincessTheatre.org.

Introduction to Kundalini Yoga with Linda Frank – 1:30-3:30pm. This 2-hour class will in-troduce you to the technology of Kundalini Yoga (KY). KY brings together Body, mind, and spirit. We will use mantra, the sound current that tunes us into the universe, mudra (hand positions), breathing techniques (pranayama), physical postures (asanas),) and meditation. We will practice positions and techniques to move the energy (prana) up the spine through the energy centers (chakras). $35. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Suite A, Madison, AL 35758. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHSV.com.


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Spiritual Wisdom on Dreams – 2-3pm. Free intro-ductory presentation and discussion for people of all faiths. Learn how to have better recall and understand-ing of your dreams―as both real spiritual experiences and practical tools for improving your everyday life. Huntsville ECK Center, 900 Wellman Avenue, #3 (near Five Points). 256-534-1751. ECK-Alabama.org.

Holiday Concert featuring the U.S. Army Four Star Jazz Orchestra & the Rocket City Jazz Orchestra – 7-9pm. Join us for two great big bands, the U.S. Army Four Star Jazz Orchestra and the Rocket City Jazz Orchestra, for a night of holiday music, dancing and song. Huntsville-Madison County Public Library Atrium, 915 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-532-5940. Hmcpl.org.

Decatur Christmas Tour of Homes – Decatur’s historic districts are decorated for the season with several houses in both districts open for tours. Refreshments and carriage rides are available. Admission charged. Old Decatur and Albany Historic Districts, Bank St NE and Gordon Dr SE, Decatur, AL 35602. DecaturCVB.org.

Local Healer Book Signing – 12-4pm. Shaman Healer Katy Glenn Willis signs copies of her new book, American Sizism Sucks. Lowe Mill Artist Market, Second Floor, at Beloved Books. Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment, 2211 Seminole Dr, Huntsville, AL 35805. 256-533-0399. LoweMill.net

MONDAY, DECEMBER 10

Classic Films in Focus with Jennifer Garlen – 6-8:30pm. Join fi lm critic Jennifer Garlen for the second event of a lecture/fi lm series featuring classic movies. Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, 915 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-532-5940. Hmcpl.org.

The Heart Behind the Music – 7:30pm. The Heart Behind the Music Songwriter’s Showcase provides an up close and personal look into the heart behind the songs written and performed by some of the most talented artists in the music industry. Princess Theatre for the Performing Arts, 112 2nd Ave NE, Decatur, AL 35601. 256-340-1778. PrincessTheatre.org.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11

Write Right Lunch & Learn: “I Think I Can: Writing for Children” – 12-1pm. Learn how to write entertaining and meaningful books for children with tips on idea development, story structure, and more from an award-winning author. Presenter: Hes-ter Bass, author of The Secret World of Walter An-derson. Bring a sack lunch. Drinks will be provided. Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, Second Floor Events Room, 915 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-532-5940. Hmcpl.org.

Galaxy of Lights: Physical Science in the Garden, grades K-2 – 12-1:30pm. Identify renewable and nonrenewable energy sources which are used to

generate the electricity we need for our homes, busi-nesses, schools, and factories. Students will learn about the causes of static electricity and observe how it can affect us in our daily lives. Also students will create a miniature “Galaxy of Lights” display to take home. Admission charged. Huntsville Botani-cal Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave, Huntsville, AL 35805. 256-830-4447. Hsvbg.org.

How to Do Things: Be a Paid Actor – 6:30-8pm. How can you get paid as an actor? Bill Billions, President of Hollywood Huntsville, discusses acting with excellence, fi nding an agent, and auditioning for real TV and movie roles. Bill is a Los Angeles-trained actor who can explain how to get started in the industry, and bring Hol-lywood to Huntsville. Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, Second Floor Meeting Room, 915 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-532-5940. Hmcpl.org.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12

Christmas Party with “Austin Row Reality Show” Cast & Crew –6-11pm. Celebrate Christmas with the Cast and Crew of Austin Row Reality Show with Food, Fun, Festivities, Door Prizes, Music and more. Pre-registration required. Tickets not avail-able at the door, RSVP required. Guests will be a part of live taping. Show to air on ABC WAAY-TV Channel 31. Because this event will be pre-recorded for television, registration is required before exact location will be provided. $35. Bridge Street Town Center, 340 The Bridge Street, Suite 206, Huntsville, AL 35806. 256-327-8400. MeetUp.com.

Sanders Family Christmas – 7pm, Dec 12-16; 2:30pm, Dec 15 & 16. For the 7th year in a row Burritt on the Mountain and Renaissance Theatre are bringing A Sanders Family Christ-mas to the Old Country Church. In this sequel to Smoke on the Mountain, the Sanders family returns to Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, on

the Christmas Eve of 1941. You will hear more than two-dozen Christmas carols, many of them vintage hymns, and hilarious yuletide stories. Tickets are $20 and are available on-line or by calling 256-536-2882. Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801. Burritt OnTheMountain.org.


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Mandy Barnett’s Winter Wonderland – 7:30-9:30pm. An uncompromising singer whose style is rooted in the classic country of Patsy Cline, Jim Reeves, Webb Pierce, and Brenda Lee, Mandy Bar-nett’s keen interpretive sense enables her to delve into a song, study the intricacies of its emotional content, and render a powerful performance through her full-bodied voice. She returns to Merrimack Hall for a performance of her holiday album, Winter Wonderland. $30 for Adults in Main Floor seat-ing. Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center, 3320 Triana Boulevard, Huntsville, AL 35805. 256-534-6455. MerrimackHall.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14

True Wisdom: The Master’s Love – 7:30-8pm. Knology Cable Channel 11. Inspiring stories and insights from Harold Klemp, spiritual leader and acclaimed author of more than sixty books on ECKANKAR. Learn how to experience the high-est form of communication between God and Soul. Free. 256-534-1751. ECK-Alabama.org.


Holiday Restoratives: Yoga Workshop – 12-2pm. Give some well-needed replenishment back to your-self during this busy season with this truly restoring yoga workshop. Restorative yoga uses props such as blankets, walls, and blocks in order for you to relax into poses. Feel free to bring extra blankets for yourself. You will leave feeling truly supported and soothed. $35. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Suite A, Madison, AL 35758. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHSV.com.

Huntsville Swing Dance Society’s Holiday DJ Dance – 7-11pm. Huntsville Swing Dance Society’s Holiday Event includes a lesson at 7pm and an 8pm DJ dance. Charged. The dance will be held in the Flying Monkey Arts Theatre on the second fl oor. Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Drive, Huntsville, AL 35805. 256-533-0399. LoweMill.net.

Jim Brickman: On A Winter’s Night – 9-10pm. Jim Brickman continues to wow audience members year after year with his intimate and beloved holiday tour. The best-selling piano artist and his special guests will delight the audience with classic and contemporary holiday music, fan favorites and songs from Brickman’s latest CD, Believe. Dazzling solo piano, vibrant vocals, warmth, and humor make this an ideal winter’s night celebration. Von Braun Center Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-533-1953. Von-BraunCenter.com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16

Avoiding & Healing Common Yoga Injuries with Naomi Jacobs-el – 3:30-5:30pm. This 2-hour workshop will explore the causes and most common

injuries encountered in yoga. You’ll learn how to avoid and heal wrist, back, neck, shoulder and hip pain and explore the use of props to make your prac-tice more safe, fun and challenging. $35. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Suite A, Madison, AL 35758. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHSV.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21

Winter Solstice Celebration – 7pm. Join with us as we celebrate our holiday season by welcoming in the “Light.” There will be an evening of heart felt stories, beautiful music and meaningful rituals. Bring your friends and family as we open our hearts and minds to the magic of the holidays. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

Winter Solstice Celebration – 7pm. A celebra-tion of this Sacred Gate has been a tradition since ancient times. Ceremony, rituals, song, and fellow-ship. Whether or not the Mayans are right, we don’t miss an opportunity to party. Refreshments. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Avenue NW, Hunts-ville, AL 35816. 256-895-0255.


Meditation in Motion – 1-4 pm. Integrate yoga and meditation with this moving meditation workshop using the power of Sun Salutations. This donation based class (suggested $20) is lead by Gatlianne, this workshop focuses on setting our intentions and utilizing affi rmation. Participants will be taught the fl ow of a Sun Salutation, meditation, and how to put the two together to create a meditative yoga fl ow. The Sun Salutations will be done in several short rounds with each round intended for a specifi c purpose by using an intention statement or affi rma-tion. Pose modifi cations will also be taught. The rounds may also be utilized with upcoming New Year’s Resolutions Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Suite A, Madison, AL 35758. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHSV.com.

Celtic Woman: A Christmas Celebration The Symphony Tour – 8pm. Von Braun Center Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, 700 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL 35801. VonBraunCenter.com.


Sixth Annual Evening of Dance – 7pm, Fri/Sat. Merrimack Hall is proud to present our 6th An-nual Evening of Dance, a weekend of dance events showcasing performance and choreography talent from across the Southeast. All proceeds from this weekend of events benefi t the Johnny Stallings Arts Program. Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center, 3320 Triana Blvd, Huntsville, AL 35805. 256-534-6455. MerrimackHall.com.


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Yoga Fire Holiday Open House – 10am-2pm. Join us from for sample classes, tasty healthy treats and savings. Bring your mat, bring a friend and work off some of that holiday festivities with a variety of classes all day. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Suite A, Madison, AL 35758. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHSV.com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30

“Burning Bowl” Service with Rev. Phillip Fischer – 11am. Unity Church on the Mountain, 1328 Governors Dr SE, Huntsville, AL. 256-536-2271. Unity ChurchOnTheMountain.org.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 31

World Peace Meditation – 6am. Every year millions of peace minded souls come together at the same time to hold a space of peace and love for our world. We have been honoring this since our Center began, over 25 years. All are invited to this sacred event. If you have a special prayer to offer we welcome it. There will be a breakfast offered afterwards at the Moss Garden (Trey and David’s home). Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

New Years Resolution Class – 2-4pm. Come invest your time in this Vinyasa fl ow yoga and group health coaching class to set powerful and planned new years resolutions. Donation based class. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Suite A, Madison, AL 35758. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHSV.com.

New Year’s-The American Way presented by Huntsville Symphony Or-chestra –7:30-9:30pm. Join the HSO on New Year’s Eve and celebrate great American music. The Symphony is joined by members of the U.S. Army Ma-teriel Command Band bringing in the New Year the American Way. Von Braun Center Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, 700 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-533-1953. VonBraunCenter.com.

Terramé New Years Eve Ball Drop – 8pm-12am. Huntsville’s Offi cial New Year’s Eve Ball Drop with a spectacular fi reworks show in downtown Hunts-ville. We will be selling t-shirts to promote, bring awareness, and raise money for Operation Green Team. We will also be supporting other organizations that will offer events downtown on New Year’s Eve including The Art Museum, Downtown 47, The Huntsville Symphony and Hospice Care. Each of these organizations will receive some of the proceeds from t-shirt sales. Big Spring Park, 200 Church Street, Huntsville, AL 35801.


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A Course in Miracles Study Group – 9:15am. Shared reading and group discussions. Extra books available. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-895-0255. LightOfChristCenter.org.

Revealing Service – 9:45am. Center for Spiritual Liv-ing, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

Silent Contemplation – 10am. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

Celebration Service – 10:30am. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

Youth Church – 10:30am. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

Unity Church on the Mountain Service – 11am. Adult Sunday School at 9:30am. Unity is a positive path for spiritual living. Reverend Phillip Fischer. Unity Church on the Mountain, 1328 Governors Dr SE, Huntsville, AL. 256-536-2271. UnityChurchOn-TheMountain.org.

1-Hour Mystery School – 11am. A different service each week including ritual, music, and a message in an open, loving environment. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-895-0255. LightOfChristCenter.org.

Hot Hatha – 2pm. Slow and controlled postures combined with proper alignment, breathing tech-nique and biomechanical principles provides an invigorating workout for students of all abilities. Hot Yoga of Huntsville, 326 Sutton Rd, Suite J, Huntsville, AL 35763. 256-585-6380. HotYogaOf-Huntsville.com.

Hot Ballet – 4pm. Wonder why ballet dancers have the best bodies? Now, you can, too, with this inventive and challenging class that tones, sculpts, strengthens and increases flexibility. Hot Yoga of Huntsville, 326 Sut-ton Rd, Suite J, Huntsville, AL 35763. 256-585-6380. HotYogaOfHuntsville.com.

Hot Yoga for Athletes – 6pm. This dynamic class focuses on improving hip, hamstring, back, chest and shoulder flexibility which are essential for injury prevention. Led by Karen, an accomplished Ironman triathlete. Hot Yoga of Huntsville, 326 Sutton Rd, Suite J, Huntsville, AL 35763. 256-585-6380. HotYogaOf-Huntsville.com.

mondayHot Vinyasa Yoga – 5:30am. A challenging, fun yoga practice which utilizes a dynamic combination of strength, fl exibility, stabilization, stamina, cardio, and concentration. Hot Yoga of Huntsville, 326 Sut-ton Rd, Suite J, Huntsville, AL 35763. 256-585-6380. HotYogaOfHuntsville.com.

Ignite Yoga – 6-7am. A heated power yoga class with strength-building focus achieved through standing poses. We utilize a quick-paced, hot yoga approach to increase your training heart rate and fitness levels. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Suite A, Madison, AL 35758. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHSV.com.

Beginner Vinyasa Yoga – 9-10am. This beginner-paced class is a smooth progressive fl ow of poses, synchronized to the breath. This yoga style is a discipline derived from Hatha yoga, is faster-paced with emphasis placed on transitions and breathing. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Suite A, Madison, AL 35758. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHSV.com.

Hot 26 Yoga – 9am. Based on the 26 poses of the Bikram series, Hot Hatha Yoga builds strength, fl exibility and balance, increasing cardiovascular and circulatory systems, while toning muscles. Hot Yoga of Huntsville, 326 Sutton Rd, Suite J, Huntsville, AL 35763. 256-585-6380. HotYogaOfHuntsville.com.

Hot Power Yoga – 12pm, 4:30pm, and 7pm. This flowing practice heals and detoxifies the body, and brings harmony to the mind, body and spirit. burn fat, tighten and tone. Hot Yoga of Huntsville, 326 Sutton Rd, Suite J, Huntsville, AL 35763. 256-585-6380. HotYogaOfHuntsville.com.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. A smooth progres-sive flow of poses, synchronized to the breath. This yoga style is a discipline derived from Hatha yoga, is faster-paced with emphasis placed on transitions and breathing. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Suite A, Madi-son, AL 35758. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHSV.com.

Beginner Vinyasa Yoga – 6-7pm. This beginner-paced class is a smooth progressive fl ow of poses, synchro-nized to the breath. This yoga style is a discipline derived from Hatha yoga, is faster-paced with emphasis placed on transitions and breathing. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Suite A, Madison, AL 35758. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHSV.com.

Yoga Class – 6-7:15pm. Iyengar-based yoga focuses on form, technique and alignment. Body Language Pilates, 305 Jefferson St, Suite C, Huntsville, AL. 256-704-5080. BodyLanguagePilates.com.

Ignite Yoga – 7:15-8:15pm. A heated power yoga class with strength-building focus achieved through standing poses. We utilize a quick-paced, hot yoga approach to increase your training heart rate and fitness levels. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHsv.com.

Yin Yoga – 7:30pm. Come take it down a notch in a cooler room. Yin is a deep, yet gentle class and is

ongoingevents accessible to even the tightest of muscles. Postures are done primarily on the floor. Hot Yoga of Huntsville, 326 Sutton Rd, Suite J, Huntsville, AL 35763. 256-585-6380. HotYogaOfHuntsville.com.

tuesdayHot Power Flow Yoga – 9am. Drawing on the best of all yoga disciplines, we mix it up— power/fl ow/Bikram. For all levels and all ages. Builds stamina, fl exibility, strength, balance and focus. Hot Yoga of Huntsville, 326 Sutton Rd, Suite J, Huntsville, AL 35763. 256-585-6380. HotYogaOfHuntsville.com.

Ignite Yoga – 9-10am. A heated power yoga class with strength-building focus achieved through standing poses. We utilize a quick-paced, hot yoga approach to increase your training heart rate and fitness levels. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHsv.com.

Pilates – 10:30-11:30am. Pilates is a core strengthening fi tness system developed to primarily assist professional dancers and athletes by expanding their strength, fl ex-ibility and mind-body control. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHsv.com.

Hot 26 Yoga – 5:45pm. Based on the 26 poses of the Bikram series, Hot Hatha Yoga builds strength, fl exibility and balance, increasing cardiovascular and circulatory systems, while toning muscles. Hot Yoga of Huntsville, 326 Sutton Rd, Suite J, Huntsville, AL 35763. 256-585-6380. HotYogaOfHuntsville.com.

Beginner Vinyasa Yoga – 5:45-6:45pm. This beginner-paced class is a smooth progressive fl ow of poses, syn-chronized to the breath. This yoga style is a discipline derived from Hatha yoga, is faster-paced with emphasis placed on transitions and breathing. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Suite A, Madison, AL 35758. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHSV.com.

Meditation – 6pm. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

Beginner/Intermediate Mat Class – 6-7pm. This class adds more exercises from the series and will challenge oneÊs mind/body connections. Body Language Pilates, 305 Jefferson St, Ste C, Huntsville, AL. 256-704-5080. BodyLanguagePilates.com.

Toastmasters: Redstone Toastmasters – 6-7:30pm. The Apollo Room, Radisson Hotel, 8721 Madison Boulevard, Madison, AL. Guests always welcome. Redstone.FreeToastHost.net.

Insight Yoga – 7-8pm. A new concept in personal discovery. This class opens with 20 minutes of calming and centering yoga poses, moving into a theme-based and purposeful personal journaling, fi nishing with a directed relaxation session. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Suite A, Madison, AL 35758. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHSV.com.

Hot Power Yoga – 7:30pm. This flowing practice heals and detoxifies the body, and brings harmony to the mind, body and spirit. burn fat, tighten and tone. Hot Yoga of Huntsville, 326 Sutton Rd, Suite J, Huntsville, AL 35763. 256-585-6380. HotYogaOfHuntsville.com.


wednesday

Hot Vinyasa Yoga – 5:30am. A challenging, fun yoga practice which utilizes a dynamic combination of strength, fl exibility, stabilization, stamina, cardio, and concentration. Hot Yoga of Huntsville, 326 Sut-ton Rd, Suite J, Huntsville, AL 35763. 256-585-6380. HotYogaOfHuntsville.com.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 9-10am. A smooth progressive flow of poses, synchronized to the breath. This yoga style is a discipline derived from Hatha yoga, is faster-paced with emphasis placed on transitions and breath-ing. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Suite A, Madison, AL 35758. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHSV.com.

Yoga PPP – 9:15am. A challenging, body sculpting class designed to stretch, strengthen and tone through a dynamic blend of yoga, Pilates, and callisthenic inspired moves. Hot Yoga of Huntsville, 326 Sutton Rd, Suite J, Huntsville, AL 35763. 256-585-6380. HotYogaOfHuntsville.com.

Hot Power Yoga –12pm and 6pm. This flowing practice heals and detoxifies the body, and brings harmony to the mind, body and spirit. burn fat, tighten and tone. Hot Yoga of Huntsville, 326 Sutton Rd, Suite J, Huntsville, AL 35763. 256-585-6380. HotYogaOf Huntsville.com.

Yin Yoga – 12-1pm. A very relaxed form of yoga in which we practice inward consciousness during longer poses to help you go deeper into connective tissues supporting greater relaxation and flexibility. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Suite A, Madison, AL 35758. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHSV.com.

Hot Yoga for Athletes – 6pm. This dynamic class focuses on improving hip, hamstring, back, chest and shoulder flexibility which are essential for injury prevention. Led by Karen, an accomplished Ironman triathlete. Hot Yoga of Huntsville, 326 Sutton Rd, Suite J, Huntsville, AL 35763. 256-585-6380. HotYogaOf Huntsville.com.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. A smooth progres-sive flow of poses, synchronized to the breath. This yoga style is a discipline derived from Hatha yoga, is faster-paced with emphasis placed on transitions and breathing. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Suite A, Madi-son, AL 35758. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHSV.com.

Ignite Yoga – 6-7pm. A heated power yoga class with

strength-building focus achieved through standing poses. We utilize a quick-paced, hot yoga approach to increase your training heart rate and fitness levels. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHsv.com.

HypnoBirthing Classes – 6-8:30pm. Each class is a series of 5 consecutive weeks and includes the Hypno-Birthing book and Rainbow Relaxation CD. Classes are held at „A Nurturing Moment,‰ 7540 Memorial Parkway SW, Ste B, Huntsville, AL 35802. To register, contact Marsha Mathes, HB Practitioner, at 256-698-2151 or [email protected].

Meditation – 6pm. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

Art Critique at Lowe Mill – 6-7pm, fourth Wednesday of each month. In the interest of nourishing our expanding artistsÊ community we are reviving the Art Critique here at Lowe Mill. The hope is that these critiques provide opportunity for Artist: interaction, expression, and growth. All we ask is that all attending come with the spirit to: create, share and express without reservation. Lowe Mill‎, 2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-0399. LoweMill.net‎.

Satsang – 6:30pm. Satsang is a sanskrit word that means” to sit in truth.” Satsang is a meeting with our true nature that is pure awareness. This sacred circle brings an opportunity to explore our deepest knowing. Through group discussion and inquiry, we reveal the innate wisdom of the one presence living life as each one of us. Led by Rev. David Leonard. Meditation at 6pm. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

“You Are A Powerful Creator” – 6:30pm. A class that will guide you how to create the life you want. Unity Church on the Mountain, 1328 Governors Dr SE, Huntsville, AL. 256-536-2271. UnityChurchOn TheMountain.org.

Pilates – 7:15-8:15pm. Pilates is a core strengthening fi tness system developed to primarily assist professional dancers and athletes by expanding their strength, fl exi-bility and mind-body control. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHsv.com.

Power Barre Yoga – 7:15pm. Get your heart pumping in this fantastic and fun total body workout set to the latest music. Burn calories while toning, sculpting and strengthening thighs, buttocks, calves, abs/core. Hot Yoga of Huntsville, 326 Sutton Rd, Suite J, Huntsville, AL 35763. 256-585-6380. HotYogaOfHuntsville.com.

Searching? – The Red Mountain Study Group of Huntsville invites inquiries from men and women, no matter what their beliefs, who are still searching for the meaning of their lives now and here. Our work includes meditation, practice and study based on the teaching of G. I. Gurdjieff. We are affiliated with the Gurdjieff Foundation of New York. 256-361-9575. Email: [email protected].

thursdayHot Power Flow Yoga – 9am. Drawing on the best of all yoga disciplines, we mix it up— power/fl ow/Bikram. For all levels and all ages. Builds stamina, fl exibility, strength, balance and focus. Hot Yoga of Huntsville, 326 Sutton Rd, Suite J, Huntsville, AL 35763. 256-585-6380. HotYogaOfHuntsville.com.

Beginner Vinyasa Yoga – 9-10am. This beginner-paced class is a smooth progressive fl ow of poses, synchronized to the breath. This yoga style is a dis-cipline derived from Hatha yoga, is faster-paced with emphasis placed on transitions and breathing. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Suite A, Madison, AL 35758. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHSV.com.

Fusion Pilates – 9-10am. A fusion of Pilates and Hanna Somatic work teaching one to access and strengthen oneÊs deepest connections bringing balance to oneÊs spine and overall posture. Body Language Pilates, 305 Jefferson St, Ste C, Huntsville, AL. 256-704-5080. BodyLanguagePilates.com.

Mommy Vinyasa Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. A mom centered vinyasa fl ow class that you can conveniently bring your young children to. Your children will be happily entertained and exposed to fun yoga games while mommy gets a work out. For 10 years of age and younger. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Suite A, Madi-son, AL 35758. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHSV.com.

Ignite Yoga – 5:45-6:45pm. A heated power yoga class with strength-building focus achieved through standing poses. We utilize a quick-paced, hot yoga approach to increase your training heart rate and fitness levels. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHsv.com.

Hot 26 Yoga – 9am. Based on the 26 poses of the Bikram series, Hot Hatha Yoga builds strength, fl exibility and balance, increasing cardiovascular and circulatory systems, while toning muscles. Hot Yoga of Huntsville, 326 Sutton Rd, Suite J, Huntsville, AL

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Align & Wine! – 6-9:30pm. Yoga with Mitzi at the Huntsville Museum of Art. Cost and additional details at MitziConnell.com. Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church St S, Huntsville, AL. HsvMuseum.org.

„Course in Miracles‰ – 6:30pm. A class that will posi-tively change your life. Unity Church on the Mountain, 1328 Governors Dr SE, Huntsville, AL. 256-536-2271. UnityChurchOnTheMountain.org.

Yin Yoga – 7-8pm. A very relaxed form of yoga in which we practice inward consciousness during longer poses to help you go deeper into connective tissues supporting greater relaxation and flexibility. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Suite A, Madison, AL 35758. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHSV.com.

Hot Yoga 101 – 7:30pm. This beginners class covers the basics of yoga to help students build a solid foundation for their practice. Instructors work one-on-one with students and help with hands-on adjustments to help refine alignment and/or balance. Hot Yoga of Hunts-ville, 326 Sutton Rd, Suite J, Huntsville, AL 35763. 256-585-6380. HotYogaOfHuntsville.com.

fridayHot Vinyasa Yoga – 5:30am. A challenging, fun yoga practice which utilizes a dynamic combination of strength, fl exibility, stabilization, stamina, cardio, and concentration. Hot Yoga of Huntsville, 326 Sut-ton Rd, Suite J, Huntsville, AL 35763. 256-585-6380. HotYogaOfHuntsville.com.

Hot 26 Yoga – 9am. Based on the 26 poses of the Bi-kram series, Hot Hatha Yoga builds strength, fl exibility and balance, increasing cardiovascular and circulatory systems, while toning muscles. Hot Yoga of Huntsville, 326 Sutton Rd, Suite J, Huntsville, AL 35763. 256-585-6380. HotYogaOfHuntsville.com.

Ignite Yoga – 9-10am. A heated power yoga class with strength-building focus achieved through standing poses. We utilize a quick-paced, hot yoga approach to increase your training heart rate and fitness levels. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Suite A, Madison, AL 35758. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHSV.com.

Hot Power Yoga –12pm. This flowing practice heals and detoxifies the body, and brings harmony to the mind, body and spirit. burn fat, tighten and tone. Hot

Yoga of Huntsville, 326 Sutton Rd, Suite J, Huntsville, AL 35763. 256-585-6380. HotYogaOfHuntsville.com.

Kundalini Yoga – 12-1pm. This class will introduce the technology of Kundalini Yoga. No special experience or prior knowledge is required. We will work with the subtle energies of the body through the practice of mental focus, breathing technique, physical postures and medi-tation. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Suite A, Madison, AL 35758. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHSV.com.

Core Conditioning Pilates – 4:30-5:30m. Pilates is a core strengthening fi tness system developed to primarily assist professional dancers and athletes by expanding their strength, fl exibility and mind-body control. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHsv.com.

Hot Power Flow Yoga – 4:30pm. Drawing on the best of all yoga disciplines, we mix it up— power/fl ow/Bikram. For all levels and all ages. Builds stamina, fl exibility, strength, balance and focus. Hot Yoga of Huntsville, 326 Sutton Rd, Suite J, Huntsville, AL 35763. 256-585-6380. HotYogaOfHuntsville.com.

Ballerina Pilates – 6-7pm. Developed by Audrey Fa-fard, Certified Pilates Instructor and dancer. Ballerina Pilates is a specific technique using the powerful Pilates fundamentals and proper anatomical form blended with movement and graceful Ballet exercises and stretches. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHsv.com.

Public Clearance Session – 7pm. Third Friday each month. Learn effective healing through reception and application of Divine energies. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-895-0255.

Paranormal Study Center – 6:30pm, 4th Friday each month. Meets at Radisson Hotel/Olympus Room, 8721 Madison Blvd, Madison, AL. For more information, contact Lamont Hamilton at [email protected].

saturdayJack OÊLantern Farm Market – Sat: 9am-2pm; Sun: 3-7pm. Open year-round. Upscale farmers market. Hydro-ponic vegetables, local honey, certified naturally grown vegetables. Garage Rd on TVA Reservation, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661. 256-386-2335. JackOLanternFarm.com.

Ashtanga Inspired Yoga – 9am. Ashtanga yoga is a dynamic system of yoga that links pose with breath

which detoxifies muscles and organs. The result is improved circulation, a light and strong body, and a calm mind. Hot Yoga of Huntsville, 326 Sutton Rd, Suite J, Huntsville, AL 35763. 256-585-6380. Hot-YogaOfHuntsville.com.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 9-10am. A smooth progressive flow of poses, synchronized to the breath. This yoga style is a discipline derived from Hatha yoga, is faster-paced with emphasis placed on transitions and breath-ing. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Suite A, Madison, AL 35758. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHSV.com.

HypnoBirthing Classes – 10am-12:30pm. Each class is a series of 5 consecutive weeks and includes the HypnoBirthing book and Rainbow Relaxation CD. Classes will be held at „Hypnosis, Facials & Massage by Marsha,‰ 3313 Memorial Parkway SW, Ste 116, Huntsville, AL 35801. To register, contact Marsha Mathes, HB Practitioner, at 256-698-2151 or [email protected].

Ignite Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. A heated power yoga class with strength-building focus achieved through standing poses. We utilize a quick-paced, hot yoga ap-proach to increase your training heart rate and fitness levels. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHsv.com.

Hot Yoga 101 – 10:30am. This beginners class covers the basics of yoga to help students build a solid founda-tion for their practice. Instructors work one-on-one with students and help with hands-on adjustments to help refine alignment and/or balance. Hot Yoga of Hunts-ville, 326 Sutton Rd, Suite J, Huntsville, AL 35763. 256-585-6380. HotYogaOfHuntsville.com.

Artist Market – 12-4pm. Local artists and others are invited to set up a booth and sell their wares to the pub-lic. There will be art, jewelry, vintage clothing, records, and more interesting things for sale inside our facility. Safe from rain. Free admission. Flying Monkey Arts Center at Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Dr, Huntsville, AL. FlyingMonkeyArts.org.

Community HU Song – 1:30-2pm. Join others in singing HU, an ancient love song to God that can help and uplift you in countless ways. Held each Saturday (except 12/22, 12/29). Huntsville ECK Center, 900 Wellman Avenue, #3 (near Five Points). 256-534-1751. ECK-Alabama.org.

Reiki Free Clinic (no charge) – 2-4pm. Every Third Saturday of each month. Center for Personal Growth, 924-B Merchant Walk Way SW, Huntsville, AL. For appointments, contact Shari Feinman-Prior at [email protected].


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ACUPUNCTURE

THE NEELEY CENTER FOR HEALTH 600 Saint Clair Avenue SW, Bldg. 5 Suite 11Huntsville, AL 35801256-716-4048Hours: T-F, 9am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pmHouse calls by AppointmentAcupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Chinese Herbology, Pastoral Counseling, Beam Ray Therapy, Rapid Eye Technology, Nutritional Supplementation, Detoxifi cation.

CHILD BIRTH SERVICES

10 MOONS RISING BIRTH SERVICESDonna Mitchell CPM, CLC, [email protected], Mississippi, Tennessee

10 Moons Rising Birth Services offers education and resources for women during pregnancy. We of-fer counseling in nutrition, herbal teas, VBACs, Out of Hospital births in TN and MS, midwifery care, prenatal visits, postpartum visits, doulas and monitrices.

We specialize in natural birth options in the North Alabama/Tennessee area. We have Certifi ed Lactation Consultants also available for consult.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

CENTER FOR OPTIMAL WELLBEINGU’Jeana WilsonOwner/Certifi ed Colon HydrotherapistDegree in Psychology256-489-9806Center for Optimal Wellbeing is the longest operating colonic therapy provider in Huntsville. First time clients have expressed immediate feelings of increased energy levels and improved effi ciency in waste elimination. You will enjoy the experience of your own “personal cleans-ing spa” as you receive colon hydrotherapy (colonic), far infrared sauna, an optional massaging shower, and ionic footbath services—in a clean, comfortable, and relaxing private environment. Call for directions and a 10% discount on your fi rst service when you mention Natural Awakenings or use code COWB.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

HOPE FOR LIFE COLON HYDROTHERAPYAmanda Mashburn, owner/certifi ed colon hydrotherapist10300 Bailey Cove Road, Suite-7A Huntsville, AL 35803256-270-8731hope4lifeal.com

Our goal is to live long and live strong. Young or old, male or female, healthy or sick, will benefi t from an internal cleansing. Mention this ad and get $10 off your fi rst colonic session.

JARVIS NATURAL HEALTH CLINIC1489 Slaughter Road, Madison256-837-3448I-ACT Certifi ed Colon Hydro Therapists. Do you know that 80% of your immune system is in your colon? Bathe your body from the inside to improve health. Colon irrigation aids in soothing and toning the colon, which makes elimination more effective.

ENERGY HEALING

CENTER FOR DIRECTIONAL HEALING™Susan Spalding2225 Drake Ave. SW, Suite 18Huntsville, 35805256-882-0360DirectionalHealing.comFor over 20 years, Susan Spalding and the staff at the Center for Directional Healing have been helping people achieve harmonic health through Directional Healing, Refl exology, and now the Amethyst Biomat. Clients may choose a single service, or combine all three for the most complete healing experience. Heal-ing techniques, articles, and more information are available online at DirectionalHealing.com.

ENERGY PSYCHOLOGY

CENTER FOR PERSONAL GROWTHShari Feinman-Prior915-B Merchant Walk Way, SWHuntsville, AL [email protected]

“SPARK YOUR LIGHT” FROM WITHIN YOUR TRUE BEING and TRANSFORM your life. Of-fering an individualized integra-tive approach from energy psy-chology: Inner Counselor Process, Rapid Eye Technology, Healing Touch, Reiki, and Life Skills

Coaching, to create change in deep seated patterns of behavior for a healthy and joyful life.

FAMILY MEDICINE

PROGRESSIVE FAMILY MEDICINEChad Gilliam, M.M.S. PA-C1230 Slaughter Road, Suite C, Madison, AL 256-722-0555ProFamilyMed.com

Progressive Family Medicine provides medical care for pa-tients of all ages and uniquely blends Natural and Prescription medicines together to help speed the patient’s recovery. Progres-sive Family Medicine is the pa-tient’s clinic of choice when they would like to understand how

natural medicines work along with prescription drugs.

FENG SHUI

FENG SHUI BY TRUDI GARDNERTrudi Gardner, [email protected]

An interior design philosophy that invites serenity and reduces stress. Feng Shui design concepts brings positive energy into your home and offi ce to encourage Prosperity, Well Being, Harmony, and Balance.

Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive. ~ Dalai Lama


HAIR SALON

CJ HAIR AND ART STUDIOCJ Denison105E Church StMadison, AL 35758256-603-9018

Specializing in NATURAL Hairstyles. Cuts with Tex-ture and Movement. Specializing in Fine Hair, Razor cuts, Men's Hair Pieces with A NATURAL Look. Specializing in Hair Color OFF the Scalp. Hair Paint-ing. A Safer way to Color or HiLight Your Hair to Help in Decreasing the Exposure to the Scalp. HEALTHY HAIR is HAPPY HAIR. Also Original Art Work and Private Art lessons available. Call Today for YOUR Appointment.

HYPNOTHERAPY

CENTER FOR INNER WELLNESSBecky WatersCertifi ed Hypnotherapist and Professional Breathworker3322 S. Memorial Parkway, Suite 641Huntsville, AL256-348-5236

Creating positive change through hypnotherapy and Breathwork. Em-powering you to

live to your highest potential. Relieve stress and anxiety, release negativity, pain management, pre/post medical procedure, fears/phobias, weight loss, smok-ing cessation, and more

MARSHA MATHESCertifi ed Hypnotist3313 Memorial Parkway, Ste 116Huntsville, AL 35801256-698-2151MarshaMathes.SkinCareTherapy.net

Hypnosis is a tool to assist you in countless ways to heal your past, empower your present and create your future:• HypnoBirthing Classes• Quit smoking• Weight loss • Nail and lip biting• Teeth grinding

• Insomnia • Anxiety and stress relief • Phobias and fears • Pain relief • Sports enhancement • PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) • Current and Past Life Regressions

JIN SHIN JYUTSU®

JIN SHIN JYUTSU OF HUNTSVILLESandra Cope Huntsville256-534-1794256-509-3540Certifi ed Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner. An easy, effec-tive way of restoring health and well-being by balanc-ing the body’s energy pathways to enhance the body’s natural healing abilities.

MASSAGE

CAROLYN NEAL (L.M.T. #422)220 Rhett Ave, Suite DHuntsville, AL 35801256-694-9044With over 15 years of experience. Specializing in Swedish, Deep Tissue massage, Myotherapy, as well as Repetitive Use Injury Therapy (RITI). Call Today for Appointment.

CLOUD NINEEvening and Weekend Appointments256-337-6989Finally, someone who makes housecalls! Swedish, Or-tho and Deep Tissue massage in the privacy of your own home. Gift Certifi cates also available for any occasion.

DIXIE PHILLIPS (LMT#2151)Dixie’s Sunrise Massage Therapy3313 Memorial Parkway, Ste #116Huntsville, AL 35801

[email protected] six years experience, Dixie uses Deep Tissue, Swedish, Fascia BodyWork, Reiki, Jin Shin Do and Medicupping to release stress, knots and improve circulation for overall wellness

MEETING ROOMS/EVENT SPACE

LIGHT OF CHRIST CENTER4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville256-895-0255LightOfChristCenter.org

The Light of Christ Center is comfortably situated in a vintage Centenarian House conveniently located near the UAHuntsville campus. Our Center facilities are available for rent to both members and non-members. We offer our Spiritual Home as your ideal venue for weddings, recep-

tions, memorial services, classes/workshops and other gatherings. Call 256-895-0255 and leave a message if you’re interested in a tour or to speak with someone about your event. Amenities available: • Kitchen (microwave only) • Solarium • Lounge/Salon • Roundtable Room (meeting/dining) • Chapel (w/up to 50 chairs)

MUSIC THERAPY

HEALING SOUNDS MUSIC THERAPYStephanie Bolton, MA, MT-BC256-655-0648ImageryAndMusic.comHuntsville, Alabama-based music therapy practice focused on improving personal health and wellness using guided imagery and music techniques. Currently providing workshops and individual consultations.

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE ASSOCIATESDr. Deb Gilliam, N.M.D.1230 Slaughter Road, Madison, AL256-722-0555

Dr. Gilliam treats a variety of health problems with chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, heart disease, hormone replacement and thyroid issues being at the forefront. Dr. Gilliam sees patients from around the world due to the reputation she has earned by treating hard to treat

medical conditions. Dr. Gilliam works to fi nd the cause of medical conditions and does not simply treat the patients’ symptoms.

You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty. ~ Mahatma Gandhi


PILATES

BODY LANGUAGE, INC.305 Jefferson St., Ste. C256-704-5080sybil@bodylanguagepilates.comBodyLanguagePilates.com

Our goal is to teach individ-uals how to take control of their health and well-being through the Pilates method, creating a wholesome per-son of sound mind, body,

and spirit. Private, semi-private and group training on the equipment is available along with group mat classes.

REIKI

MARY MORALESUniversal & Karuna Reiki Master256-584-8081 [email protected]

Reiki is a simple natural and safe method of healing. Reiki treats the physical body, the emotions, and the mind and spirit, creating many beneficial effects. Many have experienced miraculous results. Reiki works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic

techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery.

P i l a t e s

REIKI

REIKI FREE CLINIC (NO CHARGE)Shari Feinman-Prior915-B Merchant Walk Way, SWHuntsville, AL [email protected], every Third Saturday of each month. Contact Shari Feinman-Prior at [email protected] for info.

SHAMAN HEALER

KATY GLENN [email protected] KatyShamanHealer.blogspot.com

Spiritually Assisted Intuitive Read-ings, Energetic Healing and Bal-ancing for People and Pets, World Culture Shamanic Training, Spirit Midwife: Assistance for individual and caregivers during Death & Dy-ing Process. Forty years of training and experience.

WATER, WILLOW & MOON SHAMANIC HEALINGJeffrey Rich256- 337- [email protected]

"Medicine for the Soul," shaman-ic healing is the sacred technol-ogy which can help you achieve wholeness by addressing the spiritual causes of dis ease.

Empty? Out of sorts? Something "just not right"? "Haven't been the same since ..."?

Explore the techniques of shamanic healing and fi nd answers. Offering Soul Retrieval, Thoughtform Unraveling, Illumination, Space Clearing, Past Life Work and much more.

STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION

SUSAN K. JEFFREYSAdvanced Practitioner Lic.#249Dr. Ida P. ROLF method2336A Whitesburg Drive256-512-2094 RolfGuild.org

Serving Huntsville since 1995

“When the body gets working appropriately, then the force of gravity can flow through. Then spontaneously, the body heals itself.” —Ida P. Rolf

STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION

JACI [email protected] A complete system of body education that balances the physical body, improves pos-ture, and helps resolve chronic pain. Cre-ated by Dr. Ida P. Rolf in the 1950s, Struc-tural Integration has been scientifi cally validated and has withstood the test of time, as millions of people have enjoyed the remarkable benefi ts.

TRANSFORMATIONAL PROCESS COACH

JASON KENDRICK303-653-7533Jason@JasonKendrickBooks.comJasonKendrickBooks.com

By positively reinforcing change and holding a space of non-judgment, Jason Kendrick, The Go-To Guru, helps the Recently Rockbottomed to rebound upward in a self-validating discovery process of remembering and reclaiming their resonant Soul Purpose, which ignites and

propels a passion that emancipates Joy.• Usui Reiki Master• Indigo Adult• Intuitive Healer and Counselor• Energy Healer• Energetic Conversation Facilitator• Author and Speaker

WHOLE FOOD NUTRITION

JUICE PLUS WELLNESS COACHNutrition made easyNikki Skidmore256-527-3822 NikkiSkidmoreJuicePlus.comSimple, whole food nutrition of 25 fruits and veg-etables a day helps ensure you get the nutrition your body desperately needs. Juice Plus+ is the best, most affordable way to bridge the gap between what you should and do eat. Kids eat Juice Plus+ free with an adult order. Call Nikki today to fi nd out how.

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