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8 NA Edition/Atlanta naAtlanta.com September 2020 9 ATLANTA BRIEFS JOYVIAL ADVANCED MEDICAL Hosts Online Joy Day Adds Shock Wave Therapy to Services Lineup JOYVIAL, an online network of profession- JOYVIAL suggests several ways to Advanced Medical and Chiropractic tennis elbow, shoulder pain, and the like,” thereby blood flow, healing processes al health coaches, is inviting the Atlanta boost joy in others on Joy Day, including Services, in Doraville, has added Extra says Dr. Hubert Pare, M.D., the clinic’s prove to be quicker and longer-lasting.” community to spread joy in others for Joy telling, texting or writing someone that Corporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) medical director. “The technology is Advanced Medical and Chiroprac- Day, an online, virtual event on Friday, they matter, giving a compliment to a to its service offerings to treat a wide sound, treatments are short and results tic offers a range of healing modalities, October 2. On that day, the organization coworker, speaking highly of someone range of skeletal and muscular issues. are remarkable. I am thrilled with this including chiropractic services, naturo- is asking people to make a special effort when they’re not there and telling ESWT uses the power generated non-drug, non-invasive solution.” pathic services, homeopathic treatment, to focus on how they can uplift others and someone three things you couldn’t from acoustic sound waves and radial For a limited time, Advanced Medi- Prolozone therapy, ozone therapy and help them feel appreciated, seen, heard, do without them. shockwaves to stimulate the growth cal is offering a complimentary ESWT others and creates customized treatment valued and loved. “Joy is something that can be of new blood vessels. The process helps treatment to anyone who qualifies. programs to best suit its patients’ needs. “We know many people are in a created,” says Berger. “Most people to form new blood capillaries, which “Blood flow to the damaged area slump right now, and their negative wait for someone or something to can increase much-needed blood flow is crucial for healthy joints, muscles and AMCS is located at 6035 Peachtree Road, thought patterns can create a downward bring them joy. We’re hosting Joy Day to damaged regions of the body. tendons,” says Pare. “People with poor Suite C209, in Doraville. For more infor- spiral of emotions and habits,” says Hanni to showcase that we can either find joy “Research shows the system pro- blood flow have a difficult time getting mation, visit amncs.com, call 470-799- Berger, JOYVIAL founder and CEO. “Our in things that already exist or create vides significant improvement for those their body to heal itself. By increasing 2384 or email [email protected]. goal with Joy Day is to help people refo- joy on our own.” suffering from arthritis, low back pain, vascularity to the damaged area, and cus and realize that where their attention goes is also where their energy flows. If we For more information, visit JOYVIAL.com/ can focus on being joyful, we can begin to JoyDay or call 1-866-JOYVIAL. Hanni Berger, CEO (Photos: Michelle Rose) create new habits and patterns to rein- force and create more joy in our lives.”

Butterflies, Bees and Birds

Left Photo: Dr. Hubert Pare, MD, Dr. Mike Greenberg, Nadya Dhanani, CCH, and Dr. Paul Dabney, NMD of Advanced Medical. Converge on Middle Photo: Dr. Greenburg. Right Photo: Dr. Pare administering Shock Wave Therapy. (Photos: Mehak Khimani) Dunwoody Green Roof MOON ORGANICS This spring, Dunwoody Nature Center allows us to continue our efforts to foster pol- Goes with Zero-Waste Packaging completed construction of its Crean Eco linator protection initiatives and will serve as classroom, which is literally topped off with a a catalyst for the installation of more native Eco Classroom Moon Organics, an Atlanta-based company offering organic, botanical garden holding a variety of native plants that plant pollinator gardens and other sustain- skincare products and related services, is now delivering its popular natural are beneficial to local pollinators. Thousands able building elements.” deodorant product in 100% compostable and biodegradable packaging. of butterflies, moths, bees and hummingbirds The classroom is used for a variety of All of the packaging—including the label—will completely break down are attracted to the blooming native flowers educational purposes. The building’s other into its natural elements, leaving no toxicity in the soil and zero waste. In on the building’s green roof year-round. sustainable claim to fame is that it was built addition, the volume of the product remains the same as conventional Green roofs have several economic from two repurposed shipping containers. plastic deodorants; it appears smaller only because plastic tubes typically and ecological advantages. They control a It was built and funded jointly by the City of take up 40% more empty space. building’s climate and aid natural irrigation Dunwoody and the Dunwoody Nature Center “As a breast cancer survivor, I want to make sure that the packaging and rainwater absorption, which reduces the and dedicated in honor of the Dennis and that contains my products is as safe and healthy for the planet as they are degradation caused by excessive stormwater Marie B. Crean family, longstanding support- for your body,” says Susan Gonzalez, MOON’s owner and creator. “I still runoff. Flat roofs and terraces make ideal ers of the Nature Center. offer a 100% money-back guarantee on every product I sell.” homes for green roofs. Plastic deodorant packaging can be wasteful and damaging to the “The building was designed to educate The Dunwoody Nature Center is located at environment because it is made with several types of plastic. “No one by itself with the added benefit of allowing 5343 Roberts Drive in Dunwoody. For more takes the time to dismantle the deodorant tube to recycle properly,” us to teach within it,” says Nature Center information, see DunwoodyNature.org. says Gonzalez, “and plastic recycling requires energy.” Executive Director Michael Cowan, who also The deodorant is made with organic ingredients and essential oils, con- serves as the chairman of the Dunwoody tains no parabens or aluminum, and comes in “clean scent” and “earth scent” Sustainability Committee. “The building varieties. It sells for $12 each. For more information, visit MoonOrganics.com. Students at Dunwoody Nature Center

10 NA Edition/Atlanta naAtlanta.com September 2020 11 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT ATLANTA BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS & PRACTITIONERS

Nuts ’n Berries at 40 Sprouts—all of them—their bottom lines are all they care about.” Mari and Kevin’s Excellent Adventure Given so many local products, what are customer favorites? Both immediately by Paul B. Chen answer: Trust Yo Gut yogurt by Lisa New- man of Nolisk Foods. Made from almonds, the product comes in two flavors and only ’d go to jail for a million dollars! their sign from those traveling north on one size: 32 ounces. “People buy them two, Would you?” Mari Geier asked that Peachtree Road. According to Parker, their three, four, five at a time,” says Parker. of her partner, Kevin Parker, upon revenues immediately dropped by 20% to “They’re absolutely addicted to it.” “Ilearning that the owners of a health food 25%. Things got so bad that they had to let Considering how deep Geier’s knowl- store in Tennessee were jailed for selling everyone go except for a manager. edge is about organic and natural foods, it is CBD products. But with the emergence of CBD, the almost curious that the owners say that they Geier and Parker own Nuts ’n Berries partners decided to go all in. Geier felt aren’t focused on hardcore organic foodies. Healthy Market, the Atlanta health food uniquely qualified to lead the charge. At the “Our goal is to reach the beginner and be a store that is celebrating its 40th birthday birth of many industries, market educa- bridge into the scary, overwhelming place this year. The two bought the business in tion is critical, and Geier holds a degree in that is a health food store,” says Geier. 2015 from founders Mark and Soodi Kick. horticulture and spent years in the athletic The original Brookhaven store was joined bootcamp industry teaching people fitness. by a second one in Decatur in June. The new As a result, Nuts ’n Berries went from earn- store occupies the same space as Rainbow ing $700,000 a year to $2 million. “We sold a Natural Foods, which closed in 2019 after million dollars of CBD last year,” says Geier. 42 years of operation. Of course, food makes up the vast Get Your FREE The Tennessee jailing occurred a few majority of Nuts ’n Berries’ floor space, and years ago when CBD, short for cannabidiol, the owners are proud and vigorous supporters a non-psychoactive extract of the cannabis of local vendors. Parker estimates that 1,000 of Online Directory Listing! plant, was just emerging, and the laws sur- the store’s 7,500 products are locally produced. rounding it were unclear. As it turned out, Geier, the outspoken evangelist of We’re thrilled to announce our Online Community Directory! the owners were awarded $1 million when the pair, is not only a crusader for local This feature of our website is becoming the go-to resource for those seeking help Co-owners Kevin Parker and Mari Geier. (Photos: Paul Chen) they sued the state. enterprises but for what she calls the “new with natural healing, conscious eating, personal development and more! The Nuts ’n Berries owners got their organic revolution.” million dollars, but they had to earn it the “We are going beyond the label to Good thing, too. As it turns out, open- WE’RE OFFERING OUR BASIC LISTING FREE! old-fashioned way. CBD, as it turned out, really analyze everything that local vendors ing their Decatur store at the former location saved their store. put in and on your body.” For example, of Rainbow Natural Foods wasn’t the answer Their fortunes declined precipitously prospective vendors are asked about how to the pent-up customer demand that they in 2016 when a new building went up across and where ingredients are grown, how soil expected. After 42 years in business, Rain- 1 2 3 the street from their store and blocked is managed, how workers are treated, how bow customers had a strong perspective on packaging materi- what a natural food store should be. 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(Photo: Nuts ’n Berries) 12 NA Edition/Atlanta naAtlanta.com September 2020 13 HEALING WAYS coronavirus in the upper respiratory tract. The recommended medication. Because of its potency, it’s best to consult a health dosage is 15 to 30 milligrams (mg) a day for up to two weeks. practitioner to avoid interactions. The recommended dosage is 400 mg twice a day. Vitamin C: A cup of orange juice, tomato juice or a kiwi supplies most of the minimum recommended intake of Fightin’ Foods Natural Antivirals vitamin C, a vital supplement for white blood cells that fight To lower the inflammation linked to poor viral outcomes, Help in Staying Strong and Healthy viral infections. Supplementing with 1,000 mg daily is also integrative physician Monisha Bhanote, M.D., recommends safe. Intravenous megadoses are being studied for critically ill a predominantly whole foods diet with at least five to seven by Ronica O’Hara COVID-19 patients, but no evidence exists so far that higher servings of vegetables and two to three servings of fruit a day. Professional Freelance Editor, levels prevent infections, reports ConsumerLab.com. Quercetin-rich foods, such as apples, onions, broccoli, Ghostwriter & Copywriter raspberries, parsley and celery are especially important, she Potassium: A critical antiviral mineral and electrolyte, low says, because the bioflavonoid enhances zinc’s antiviral ac- levels of potassium were found in 61 percent of 175 Chinese tions: “It functions as a zinc ionophore, chelating zinc and patients hospitalized with COVID-19, making them more transporting it into the cell cytoplasm.” Quercetin can also prone to heart damage, reports the Journal of the American be taken as a supplement in doses ranging between 500 and YOUR BOOK Medical Association. Foods that boost levels include potatoes, 1,000 mg daily. squash, lentils, spinach, avocados, bananas and raisins. YOUR VOICE Garlic has potent antiviral and antibacterial properties, Supplemental Supporters and can be cooked into food, eaten raw in salads and dressings or obtained from capsules of allicin, the active component. YOUR WORK When choosing supplements proven to be effective, “Much Green tea has epigallocatechin gallate, a compound with of what we know and can apply is based on our previous “a wide range of antiviral activity, especially in the early stages research on viruses of the past,” says Monisha Bhanote, M.D., of infection, by preventing viral attachment and entry into the ELEVATED an integrative physician in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Here cell,” says Bhanote. Aim for three to five cups a day. ❧ are some good choices. Capture the hearts and minds of your readers with writing Melatonin: Known best as the hormone that regulates sleep, Ronica O’Hara is a Denver-based health writer. Connect at that flows smoothly, melatonin also supports antiviral immunity and helps control [email protected]. conveys energy and personality, n these sobering times, we must to poor COVID-19 outcomes, while inflammation in viral infections. A study of 11,672 people commands attention, and use every weapon in our arsenal adequate levels help combat other vi- tested for COVID-19 found that those taking supplemental delivers your ideas and stories against invasive viruses, including ruses. ConsumerLab.com, which provides samael334/AdobeStock.com Ioften-overlooked natural remedies with comprehensive research overviews and melatonin were less likely to test positive, and a clinical study with conviction and finesse. Call the Writing Doctor. antiviral properties. As is also the case information on nutritional products, lists is underway to see if 2 mg a day helps protect healthcare with pharmaceutical agents, natural these natural supplements as potential aids workers. Typical dosages range from 0.3 to 3 mg. approaches have not been shown to stop against COVID-19, although at this early an aggressive virus in its tracks, but stage, none have been proven to work: Licorice Root Extract: This herb contains a substance called they may ameliorate symptoms. “Nutri- glycyrrhizin that makes it hard for a virus to attach to and tion and supplementation are unlikely Vitamin D: According to Galland, vitamin invade a cell and hinders its ability to replicate, slowing the to prevent an infection, but they may D “stimulates your immune system to pro- spread from one cell to another. Chinese doctors used it with help prevent the infection from becom- duce factors called defensins and catheli- other traditional herbs to combat COVID-19, and studies ing symptomatic or severe,” explains cidins that kill viruses.” People with levels have shown it effective against an earlier coronavirus, as well Leo Galland, M.D., a global leader in below 30 nanograms per milliliter (ng/ as against HIV, herpes, viral hepatitis and respiratory infec- functional medicine and author of Power mL) were 45 percent more likely to test tions. For dosage, follow package directions. People with high Healing: Use the New Integrated Medicine positive for the coronavirus and 95 percent blood pressure, congestive heart failure, kidney disease or low to Heal Yourself. more likely to be hospitalized, Israeli re- potassium levels are advised against its use. Eating healthy foods, sleeping seven searchers found. 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16 NA Edition/Atlanta naAtlanta.com September 2020 17 HEALING WAYS morning is hardwired into us. When we To move through bodily sensations, decide to be kind to ourselves, it’s easy to which may come in multiple waves, take think of what we would say: “I’m sorry you deep, slow breaths. Try not to tighten up failed that test. You’ll do better next time. or clench the jaw and swallow. Notice the How can I help you?” To lend perspec- location and nature of the bodily sensations tive, add a statement about our common to help identify which of the eight unpleas- humanity, counsels Neff. “This is hard for ant feelings it might be, and be curious as everybody. You’re not alone.” to what might have triggered it. All of this We must be aware of our pain before will take a few moments. With practice, we can comfort it, and many of us try to identification will become faster, easier and suppress or resist pain, choosing to numb it with distractions like alcohol addiction or more accurate. compulsive shopping. Others may get lost “If I have more time, then I can think in the storyline of what’s happening and about whether this is connected to anything succumb to suffering with no apparent way else. Is it just one thing that triggered it, or is it like something else that’s happened before?”

prostooleh/AdobeStock.com to obtain relief. Self-pity or self-criticism may creep in. Rosenberg says. This level of awareness leads Mindful awareness is the antidote to moment experience as possible and not get to a calming effect, clearer these emotional extremes, because it helps lost in avoidance,” she explains, adding that us become aware that we are experienc- there are more than 30 behaviors, thoughts ing pain and to stay with that pain long and emotions that we employ as distractions, enough to make a conscious decision to including substance abuse, social media, por- take care of ourselves. “One easy thing is nography, exercise, obsessive thoughts about physical touch,” says Neff. “The first few body image, humor and denial. years of life you have no words, so the body “Be aware of what you’re aware of,” fizkes/AdobeStock.com is programmed to respond to touch as a she advises. “If we know that we don’t like signal of care. Put your hand on your heart feelings, and we know we’ve been engaged Making Courage a Habit or your stomach, or hold your hand. This in using ways to distract ourselves, then our changes your physiology, activates your challenge is to be more awake and aware of In her book The Courage Habit, life coach Emotional Well-Being parasympathetic nervous system, helps you those times we do it, and as soon as we start Kate Swoboda presents a four-part method calm down and helps you feel physically to do the thing and become aware, that’s for people to face their fears, release the supported. Sometimes, that’s an entryway when we make the decision to stop and ask, past and live their most courageous life. for people.” ‘What’s really going on?’” Access the body. Practice any body-centric in the Pandemic Age Discoveries in neuroscience suggest activity like mindful meditation, exercise

StratfordProductions/AdobeStock.com that most of us come to know what we’re Finding Confidence Through or dancing every single day to release feeling emotionally through bodily sen- Self-Care Strategies for Tough Times Unpleasant Feelings stress and anxiety, become centered and Nobody likes to feel sad or embarrassed. sations. We might feel heat in the neck by Sandra Yeyati more present, and clear the mind. We’d rather have an ice cream cone or and face when embarrassed or a sinking s the pandemic ravages our The Cocoon of self-compassion has three components: a turn on the TV. But for Dr. Joan Rosen- feeling in the chest when disappointed. As Listen without attachment. When your country, we are engulfed by a sea Self-Compassion decision to be kind to ourselves, a mindful berg, a prominent psychologist and feelings get triggered in the body, a rush of self-critic offers a warning or criticism, of challenging emotions, including Some of us chase self-esteem like the Holy awareness when we are in pain so that we speaker, uncomfortable feelings present biochemicals in the bloodstream activate hear the words, understanding that this Afear, loss, anger, disappointment and grief. can seek some relief and a sense of common Grail, yet it eludes us when we need it most. an invaluable opportunity for people to these sensations and are flushed out of the is fear trying to protect you and deciding Compounding the suffering, past emotion- Faced with a failing grade or cruel insult, humanity or connectedness. transform into confident individuals that bloodstream in roughly 90 seconds. that it’s misguided and not true. al traumas and pent-up desires are surfac- our self-worth withers. We can’t understand We already know how to be compas- relate to the world around them with “Most people have the impression that ing and crying for attention. One way to why we lost it or how to get it back. When sionate, says Neff, an associate professor of authenticity and resilience. feelings linger a whole lot longer and that Reframe limiting stories or beliefs. navigate these treacherous waters is by first we attach our self-worth to achievements or educational psychology at the University of In her book 90 Seconds to a Life You they’re going to be overwhelmed by it and Amend your internalized self-critic’s enveloping ourselves in self-compassion. comparisons with other people, self-esteem Texas at Austin and co-author of The Mind- Love, Rosenberg offers a formula—one never come out of it if they start. But when messages to be more respectful and Next, we can gather the courage to face our becomes unstable and unreliable. ful Self-Compassion Workbook. “It’s linked to choice, eight feelings, 90 seconds—to experi- they understand that what they’re trying to supportive. If it says, “You’re stupid to fears and experience unpleasant feelings in Enter self-compassion, the life-changing the parasympathetic nervous system, which ence and move through eight of the most avoid are uncomfortable bodily sensations try that,” revise it to, “I’m smart because order to heal them and let them go. Then, perspective of showing kindness to ourselves is a natural part of our organism. We’re tap- common unpleasant feelings: sadness, shame, that help you know what you’re feeling I’m willing to try.” we search for and internalize positive in any and all situations—a supportive best ping into this way of feeling safe, which is emotionally, and that these are short-lived, helplessness, anger, embarrassment, disap- Create community. Reach out to like- emotional states to rewire our brains for friend that lives within us and can be ac- through care, bonding and connectedness.” most people will start to lean into them, pointment, frustration and vulnerability. minded individuals that are supportive positivity. This noble voyage promises Encouraging our friends when they’re cessed any time, every day. A pioneer and “The choice is to stay aware of and in and once they do, their life changes,” of the changes you are trying to make. immense rewards along the way. expert in this topic, Kristin Neff believes that feeling down or hugging our moms in the touch with as much of your moment-to- Rosenberg says. 18 NA Edition/Atlanta naAtlanta.com September 2020 19 SPECIAL YOGA SECTION

OUT OF THE supAVADEE/AdobeStock.com AND INTO thinking, improved decision making physical changes in the brain that are THE Building Up Our and, perhaps most importantly, an ability to now measurable with things like MRIs,” speak authentically. he remarks. studio Happiness Quotient “If we don’t handle the eight feelings, Hardwiring happiness is easy, pleasur- we don’t feel capable in the world,” she says. able and doesn’t take a lot of time. “If you These exercises are recommended by The ability to speak adds to that empower- take care of the minutes, the years will take XtravaganT/AdobeStock.com psychologist Rick Hanson: ment. “From asking someone to stop a be- care of themselves,” says Hanson. “Little havior so that you feel safer to telling some- steps gradually move us forward a breath Slow down, breathe and see the big one you love them, asking your boss for a at a time, a minute at a time, a synapse at world by Sheila Ewers picture. This simple practice brings us raise or letting people know about yourself a time. Bit by bit, we grow the good inside into the present moment, reduces the and your work to garner opportunities and while gradually releasing the bad.” Amid the challenges of the ongoing pandemic, the urgency of social injustice, and stress activation in the body, disengages us desired experiences—it cuts across every “Our power to positively influence the constant need to provide modalities that help heal mind and body in vulnerable from verbal chatter and negative reactiv- aspect of our lives and is absolutely crucial who we are in small, genuine ways every ity, and buys us time to see more clearly. to our sense of well-being.” day is really important to compensate for populations, it may be more urgent than ever to bring yoga out of the studio and into Take three breaths, making the exhalation the brain’s negativity bias, which makes it the world. This month, Natural Awakenings shines a spotlight on three organizations longer than the inhalation. Rewiring the Brain like Velcro for bad experiences, but Teflon that have been bringing yoga to non-traditional populations for many years. Now, for good ones,” he says. “We evolved a nega- Five-Minute Challenge for Positivity with the challenges of quarantine guidelines, they have been creatively adapting their Discoveries in neuroplasticity have re- tivity bias over the 600-million-year evolu- Take in the good. It could be a flower methods in order to continue to serve the Atlanta communities that need them most. vealed that the brain changes throughout tion of the nervous system. Learning from blooming, birds singing or a nice ex- life well into adulthood. It’s designed to negative experiences and mistakes was a change with another person. Slow down, learn not just ideas and information, but critical survival skill, so we have a brain that take a few breaths and let it sink in for a skills, attitudes, feelings and moods. Rick is designed to scan for bad news, overreact minute or two. Hanson, a clinical psychologist and au- to it and fast-track it into memory. It’s not Focus on something to cultivate. Perhaps thor of several books, including Hardwir- our fault, but it is our responsibility to deal it’s patience or gratitude. Look for oppor- ing Happiness and Resilient, contends that with it by first, feeling the negative without tunities to have an experience of this qual- we can develop greater happiness, just reinforcing it and second, focusing on the ity and internalize it for another minute. like we can develop greater depression. positive and taking it in. Gradually, you can “There’s a lot of research that shows give yourself a brain that’s like Velcro for Marinate in pleasant feelings. Cultivate that through deliberate little practices the good and Teflon for the bad.” ❧ a sense of calm, contentment or warm- spread out through the day or sometimes heartedness for a couple of minutes. more formal practices like psychotherapy Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer. or meditation, we can actually produce Reach her at [email protected].

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relief. They brought creative The Dharma Project an “Ambassador” program instead. She Little Brown Yogis empower young girls by introducing posi- tive thoughts about self-image early in their movement, breath and body The Dharma Project, which was founded emails written curriculum to the Deputy Project and Ladybug development in order to strengthen their re- awareness to devastated in 2016 by Rutu Chaudhary, brings Warden, who shares it with the men in for Girls Foundation silience and coping skills before they reach populations of tornado self-care in the form of mindfulness and the facility. Those who want to teach have The Little Brown Yogis Project was born adolescence. The practice of yoga is at the victims in Oklahoma and yoga to communities and organizations short sequences to share with up to five in response to the outcry from the At- core of the organization’s social and emo- Missouri. Feeling called that experience high levels of stress and other men who are not already practic- lanta community to end racial injustice. tional learning objectives, but it also teaches to facilitate outreach and trauma. [Ed: See our profile of The Dharma ing yoga. In this way, the program grows Founded in 2020 by Treneisha Patton, many other skills, including gardening, per- drawn to embodied modali- Project in our April 2019 issue: bit.ly/NAD- within the facility, and the men are em- the project aims to serve children of color sonal hygiene and leadership. Patton reports ties, Reiser found her home harmaProject] powered with new, viable skills that they who are dealing with the effects—and that the combination of yoga, breathing at Centering Youth, teaching can take with them upon release. side-effects—of COVID-19, from being classes and working on Chaudhary says that the goal of pulled from school to living with stressful exercises and mindfulness techniques helps The goal of those offering operational, administrative, those offering outreach and yoga should conversations at home about the dangers to girls experience reduced anxiety and height- and fundraising aspects of outreach and yoga should always be to “become dispensable, to solve African Americans in America. A certified ened emotional management. the nonprofit. always be to become a problem while empowering people to do Grounded Kids Yoga Teacher, Patton offers “We have found that girls who are in Nine yoga teachers, all of dispensable, to solve a it on their own, to allow the communities free online classes to children of color, ages our after-school clubs are better able to de- whom have special training problem while empowering receiving support to then support each two to six, in order to support them physi- velop the necessary coping skills that help them be more confident and resilient to in trauma-sensitive yoga, people to do it on their own. other within the community.” She believes cally, spiritually and emotionally. By the teach for Centering Youth. that most problems are best solved by the The organization now communities experiencing the challenges. Amelia Reiser (Photo: Jason Dennard) reaches beyond the state of For the last several years, the Dharma Dharma Project also works with the Georgia to New Hampshire, Project has been providing yoga classes at Forrest Hill Academy, a school primarily for Centering Youth where Black is partnering the Georgia Department of Corrections at-risk youth. Prior to the pandemic, teachers Founded in 2013, Centering Youth is a with Dartmouth University to create a pro- (DOC) Metro Re-entry facility, a secure offered classes to students in the facility, but 501(c)(3) nonprofit yoga service initiative gram for pregnant women suffering from environment offering essential services for when learning went online, they shifted to teach that brings yoga and mindfulness to young opioid use disorders. incarcerated men who are nearing release. yoga via Zoom to the faculty and administration people in the juvenile justice system and The unique demands of COVID-19 The program has been so well-received who were in need of more support. to those who have been sexually exploited, have created unanticipated obstacles to servic- that of the 15 to 20 men currently in- In partnership with All Life is Yoga, abused or are homeless. ing these less accessible populations, many volved, six of them have expressed a desire a studio owned by Chaudhary, Dharma Since its inception, the organization of which require strict protocols and security to become yoga teachers themselves. Project recently launched its Give Yoga, has been working with the State of Georgia even under ordinary circumstances. While Before the emergence of the coronavirus, Get Yoga program, a yoga teacher training to bring yoga and mindfulness classes to teachers have been unable to go into deten- Chaudhary was working closely with the program that can be paid with yoga ser- Metro Atlanta Juvenile Detention Centers tion centers, the organization is in talks with DOC to create a Yoga Teacher Certifica- vice, hour-for-hour. The number of hours as part of the justice system’s mental health the State of Georgia to establish Zoom classes tion within the facility. As services have students train is the number of hours they services program. That program is currently that will adhere to the privacy rights of the been interrupted, she has pivoted to create offer to teach in the community under participating in a research study with the juvenile inmates. They have explored pre- Chaudhary’s guidance. While gaining full certification, prospective teachers also National Institutes of Health to measure recorded classes and are also communicating Treneisha Patton (Photo: Jason Dennard) outcomes related to the participants’ behav- by telephone. According to Reiser, they are receive invaluable mentoring and sharpen ior and adaptation to incarceration. Other using the “pause” to streamline infrastructure real teaching skills for populations that some of the social pressures girls typically organizations that benefit from Centering and define best practices to avoid disruptions often have no access to yoga. end of their first month, Patton and other face.” Ladybug for Girls also works with Youth’s outreach include The Covenant in service that could appear in the future. She Like all programs that Dharma Project volunteers had worked with more than 50 underserved girls in West Africa and rural House of Georgia, Pregnant Inmates at believes that now, more than ever, the role of commits itself to, Give Yoga, Get Yoga families. The vision for the project contin- villages of India. ❧ Helms State Prison, Anchor Hospital and yoga is seva, or service. focuses on expanding access to yoga, and ues to grow as offerings now include free the International Rescue Committee. enhancing diversity and inclusion so that monthly virtual yoga sessions, and plans Both Little Brown Yogis and Ladybug for Founded by Holle Black, Marlysa Sul- Centering Youth is always looking for teach- healing practices are welcoming for all. are in the works for in-person engagement Girls need volunteers, financial resources livan and Bob Altman, the organization’s ers who are willing to make a commitment when conditions are safe. and assistance reaching families who need local operations are now run by Amelia to the work. They also need grant writers Dharma Project is always seeking support Patton is also executive director of their services. To get more involved, email Reiser, who trained with Black in the and financial support. For partnering and by means of financial donations, volunteers the Ladybug for Girls Foundation, Inc., a Treneisha Patton at [email protected] Pranakriya Yoga tradition and joined the teaching opportunities, contact Holle Black and networking opportunities with policy- health-and-wellness, youth development, or visit LadybugForGirls.org and group in 2018. A professional dancer, Reiser at [email protected]. For fundrais- makers and sponsors. To get involved, visit after-school club for girls. Operating for LittleBrownYogis.carrd.com. worked for many years with her mother, Dr. ing and educational opportunities, contact www.thedharmaproject.org or email Rutu more than 10 years in Dekalb County Amelia Reiser at [email protected]. Rutu Chaudhary Chaudhary at [email protected]. schools, the foundation’s mission is to Joan Phillips, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC, in crisis (Photo: Jason Dennard)

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Warrior I your hands to interlace your fingers. Keep To perform this asana: From Warrior II (Virabhadrasana I) a micro-bend in your elbows as you draw with your left foot forward, lift your left In Warrior I, the your shoulder blades closer together. Bow arm above your head with the palm facing heart is straight for- forward with your chest towards the inside behind you. Drop your right hand to your ward with both arms of your front knee and your pelvis turned right thigh and slide it down as far as it will elevated, and the gaze toward the front of the mat. Hold for five go. Keep your abdominal muscles engaged is upward. It repre- breaths. Then rise back to Warrior I and to avoid compression in your low back. sents the emergence repeat with your opposite foot forward. of Virabhadra, as he rises from the earth with his sight set on Shiva, ready for battle with swords overhead. The strong, upright position reminds us to stand bravely for truth and righteousness.

To perform this asana: Stand in Tadasana, or Mountain pose, at the front of your mat. Take a big step back with your right leg. Your Warrior III (Virabhadrasana III) front left foot should face straight forward. This Warrior pose represents the behead- Bend your front knee to 90 degrees. Turn ing of Daksha. Balancing on one leg with your back foot outward about 45 degrees Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II) arms stretched forward, the gaze falls to with the heel on the mat. (Note: If the angle In Warrior II, the arms draw wide as if the earth, we are reminded of how delicate 5 POSES TO ACTIVATE YOUR of the foot causes discomfort in the knee wielding swords, and the gaze is to the and precarious our footing can be in battle or ankle, lift your heel and turn both feet horizon. As we take this “ready” posi- and in uncertainty. toward the front of the mat.) With your tion, the open posture and balanced effort pelvis and chest turned toward the front of encourage us to embrace action, to follow To perform this asana: Standing in Moun- the mat, raise both arms overhead and lift through and to set our sights towards the tain pose, bring your hands to your heart in Inner Warrior your gaze slightly. Keep your shoulders down battles that are worthy of our engagement. Anjali Mudra, or prayer hands. Shift your weight to your left foot and hinge at your (Photos: 2TPhoto) and away from your ears; keep your abdomi- To perform this asana: Face the long edge hips, stretching your right leg behind you by Sheila Ewers nal muscles engaged and keep your back leg strong. Hold for five breaths. Then step to the of your mat and step your feet wide apart. with the toes and knee pointed straight front of the mat and repeat on the other side. Turn the left foot toward the short edge of toward the earth. Hold a steady gaze slightly your mat, and turn your right foot slightly forward on the floor. Engage your abdomi- any of the yoga poses we prac- excludes the couple from a large ritual ego (Daksha), but in its nuance, it also em- in. Bend your front knee to 90 degrees, nal muscles and stretch your arms forward tice today are named for Indian sacrifice that includes every other deva and phasizes a reconciliation between higher keeping your knee directly above your until your whole body is parallel to the mythical heroes and legends villager, but Sati goes to the gathering any- consciousness and will through Daksha’s ankle. Spread your arms wide and stretch earth. Hold for five breaths, then return to Mfrom long ago. The story of the warrior way and renounces her father by casting restoration. In the conclusion, the two through your fingertips. Engage your inner Mountain pose and switch legs. pose emerges from a Hindu tale told in herself into the ritual fire to her death. polarities live harmoniously in recognition thighs and abdominal muscles as you turn the Puranas, texts composed between the In his fury and grief, Shiva tears out of the necessary roles that each one plays. your gaze toward your left hand. Drop your Over time and with the consistent practice 3rd and 10th centuries. The story is rife a lock of hair and throws it to the ground, The story reminds us that the spiritual shoulders away from your ears and keep of these five poses, you may find yourself with symbolism and, like most myths, creating Virabhadra, which, in Sanskrit, and material can coexist within us and them centered directly above the pelvis. accessing a strength and resolve you didn’t reflects an ancient battle between good and means “warrior-hero-friend,” and com- within society at large, that sometimes we Humble Warrior even know you had as you summon your evil, between the higher self and the ego, mands him to avenge Sati’s death. But after must take righteous action and access the ❧ (Baddha Virabhadrasana) Exalted inner warrior to action. between renunciation and civilization, and the deed is done, he feels remorse, so he warrior within to keep both ourselves and Humble Warrior emerges from Warrior Warrior between consciousness and materialism. absorbs Viabhadra back into his body and the world in balance and that compassion I. It is a pose of humility, as we drop the (Viparita Sheila Ewers, ERYT500, While many variations exist, in the returns to the gathering, where he restores and humility are powerful unifying forces. head below the heart, referencing Virab- Virabhadrasana) YACEP, owns Blue Lotus most well-known version, the god, Shiva, Daksha’s life by replacing his head with the Notably, the entire conflict comes to a head hadra’s obedience and service to Shiva and A variation of Yoga in Johns Creek. A takes a wife, Sati. Her father, Daksha, head of a goat. when Sati, representing the pure heart, presenting our own need to surrender to Warrior II, Exalted former professor of writing does not approve of the union because of When Daksha’s heartbeat is restored, he brings the two polarities together. divine consciousness. Warrior represents and literature, she leads Shiva’s eclectic, renunciate ways. Shiva has also feels regret for his ways, and, from then When we embody Warrior poses in a victorious posture group and private lessons, a reputation of being a wanderer who has on, he calls Shiva “the Benevolent One.” our practice, we have the opportunity to To perform this asana: From Warrior I, after the sword yoga philosophy workshops, yoga teacher mystical visions, covers himself in ashes The battle represents the need for the relive this epic battle and to identify with it. drop your arms behind your back and clasp has struck down the enemy. training and retreats. Contact and cavorts with a group of yogis. Daksha highest consciousness (Shiva) to defeat the Sheila at [email protected]. 24 NA Edition/Atlanta naAtlanta.com September 2020 25 SPECIAL SECTION | YOGA

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