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For the first time in its history, ChantLanta This year’s charity partner is The Admission to the festival is free. Sacred Music Festival will fill a whole week- Learning Tea, which works to lift at-risk Workshops, however, limit attendance end with music, workshops, a diverse vendor young women in Darjeeling, India, out of and require advance registration plus a market and a silent auction. Organizers are poverty by providing college educations $10 donation to The Learning Tea. also planning to include a dedicated space to transform their lives and their Organizers expect the event’s workshops for the ancient, holistic health system of communities. Since its first event 11 years to sell out ahead of time, so advance registration Pop-Up Dinner Series Ayurveda, and participants can meet some ago, ChantLanta has helped to raise over is recommended. Sponsors, vendors, silent SETS THE TABLE FOR WELLNESS COMMUNITY of Atlanta’s Ayurvedic specialists. And, a $50,000 for its charity partners. auction donations and volunteers are still special all-star kirtan jam will close out the “ChantLanta continues to be a being accepted. Learn more at ChantLanta.org November 2019 Warriors in Wellness participants. (Photos: Simone Renee Photography) festival on the last day. beacon of light, love and peace in this city,” or on facebook.com/chantlanta. Wellness enthusiasts now have a unique suite. Attendees have included founders The music program will feature the says creative director Ian Boccio. “Every way to meet like-minded people in an of fitness apps and wellness festivals and Flying Mystics, Narayani, Douglas Johnson, year, we are able to touch the lives of so The 2020 ChantLanta event will be intimate setting and engage in thoughtful yoga studio owners, among others. Ian Boccio and the Spirit Messengers, John many and open up otherwise unknown held March 13 to 15 at The Church at conversation over a delicious meal. Says Ratliff, “The work that we Stringer, Gershone, Shonali Banerjee, Bob pathways to healing and bliss right here in Ponce and Highland, 1085 Ponce de Warriors in Wellness, created wellness enthusiasts and professionals do Sima and Phil McWilliams. our own neighborhoods.” Leon Ave NE, Atlanta. by Jaimee Ratliff, is Atlanta’s only is hard, yet rewarding, and needs to be monthly private dinner series for recognized more often. It feels really good wellness enthusiasts, professionals and to sit at a table of like-minded people who entrepreneurs. Each month, Ratliff selects share a common interest and passion for a diverse group of up to 10 people to wellness. Guests who have attended the the gathering. She also chooses a theme first few dinners are truly stunned and for the dinner, and the conversation for grateful for every single detail that goes the evening is focused on that theme. into preparing such an intimate experience.” October’s theme was “Falling Inward” and November’s was “Gratitude.” To be considered for an invitation, The location of the dinner is not participants must be on the email list revealed to diners until 48 hours before and complete a questionnaire about seating, and guests aren’t told who else their wellness background. The cost to will join them at the table until they attend is $60. For more information, visit arrive. Locations have ranged from a NYC JaimeeRatliff.com/Warriors-in-Wellness- Soho-style loft to a Midtown penthouse Dinner-Series. Heron House Jaimee Ratliff (Photos: Simone Renee Photography) LAUNCHES FRIENDSHIP DRIVE, OFFERS MEMBERSHIPS Holistic Help for Leaky Bladder (Photo: Amy Cantrell) Intuitive healer and energy coach Suzanne surgeries, abdominal surgeries or other both surgeries failed within six months. Nestled in a wildlife refuge on a dam “In such a disconnected world, it’s Several communities use Heron House S. Bailey is offering the new BladderUp!, events. It is also helpful for athletes who She worked with me and got 100% between Lake Cheerful and Lake Garrett is important to have a place to connect,” as a base, including meditation, yoga and a 21-day protocol that uses a holistic experience leaking symptoms while improvement in just 21 days. Other The Heron House: Sacred Earth Sanctuary. says Julie West, spiritual director movement communities. 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Now, that has The annual membership cost is $100. daily micro-healings and self-healing “I am so excited to share this Class size is limited to 30 participants. in 2007, the organization is offering materialized. The funny thing is, just a few Friends of Heron House receive 10% tools. It will be offered monthly. program and information with women For more information, or to book a memberships through a Friendship Drive. years ago, I realized that I had envisioned it off public events and rentals. To learn BladderUp! is specifically designed everywhere,” says Bailey. “The results have complimentary 20-minute consultation, when I was just a child. So, it has become a more, call 404-434-4030 or visit to benefit women with leaky or overactive been amazing! One of my clients had two contact Suzanne at 470-465-0208 or visit dream come true.” TheHeronHouse.org. bladder as a result of childbirth, OB-GYN surgeries to cure her leaky bladder and SuzanneSBailey.com/BladderUp.
10 NA Edition/Atlanta naAtlanta.com January 2020 11 CONSCIOUS EATING A Czech Republic study on food additives found that gut microbes that fought inflammation were harmed by additives. According to the IMMUNE-BOOSTING RECIPES research, “Permanent exposure of human gut microbiota to even low ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper levels of additives may modify the composition and function of gut Creamy Turmeric Cauliflower Soup ¼ tsp ground cumin microbiota, and thus influence the host’s immune system.” 3 cups vegetable broth Turmeric is the darling of the anti- And of course, be wary of sugars. Anything that turns into 1 cup full-fat coconut milk inflammatory spices. For best absorption, it sugar in the system—think carbs like refined bread products and ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro pasta, not just sweets—is an immune-depressing culprit, says should be combined with pepper. This soup In a large pot, heat the oil over high heat. Heather Tynan, a naturopathic doctor at Evergreen Naturopathic, gets its creamy texture from coconut milk, in San Diego. “The level of germ-fighting activity your immune but other nondairy milk can be used instead. Add the leek, and sauté until it just begins Stir in the coconut milk and cilantro, heat system is able to maintain after a sugary meal decreases for a Yields: 4 servings to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. through, and serve. marekuliasz/Shutterstock.com number of hours.” Saturated fats also alter immune cells, disrupting 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or coconut oil Add the cauliflower, garlic, ginger, Total cooking time is about 15 minutes. their functions and triggering inflammation. 1 leek, white part only, thinly sliced turmeric, salt, pepper and cumin, and sauté Excerpted from the book The Complete Getting away from processed food cravings can be a 3 cups cauliflower florets to lightly toast the spices, 1 to 2 minutes. Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners:
challenge, because the foods provide a temporary energy boost. photo by Jennifer Davick 1 garlic clove, peeled Add the broth and bring to a boil. A No-Stress Meal Plan with Easy Recipes Dorothy Calimeris, of Oakland, California, a certified health coach 1¼-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until to Heal the Immune System, by Dorothy and author of three anti-inflammatory cookbooks, suggests that 1½ tsp turmeric the cauliflower is tender, about 5 minutes. Calimeris and Lulu Cook. cravings mean the body needs something, but it may be rest or ½ tsp salt Using an immersion blender, purée the water. “By focusing on eating higher-quality nutrients, we can limit soup in the pot until smooth. GUT CHECK and eventually eliminate the cravings.” Feeding the Immune System Eat the Rainbow Lentil Stew Nutritional information per serving by Julie Peterson Fruits and vegetables get their colors from phytochemicals, which (4 portions): calories: 240; total fat: 4g; Most stews take hours to cook, but t provide the human microbiome with antioxidants, minerals and total carbohydrates: 42g; sugar: 11g; fiber: 12g; protein: 10g; so- educing stress, sleeping enough, exercising and getting his restorative dish, perfect for dinner vitamins that keep the gut healthy and help the immune system or lunch, cooks up in a hurry. The dium: 870mg sunlight are all known strategies for improving the combat cellular damage. National guidelines suggest Americans plant-based recipe takes advantage of Excerpted from the book The Anti-Inflammatory Diet One-Pot body’s ability to protect itself from harm. However, the eat 10 servings of plants a day, ideally two each from the green, red, Rmost important factor in building a rock-star immune system canned lentils and is loaded with nutri- Cookbook: 100 Easy All-in-One Meals, by Dorothy Calimeris and white, purple/blue and orange/yellow categories. But data from the tious, anti-inflammatory power foods. Ana Reisdorf. Also visit DorothyEats.com. is nutrition. Here is a guide to the care and feeding of the inner National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys show that eight Yields: 4 to 6 servings fortifications that fight off disease, supporting long-term wellness. out of 10 people in the U.S. don’t get enough of any color category. “A good strategy is to add one new vegetable a week to 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil Ground Zero: The Gut your grocery cart,” suggests Canadian nutritionist Lisa Richards, 1 onion, chopped About 70 percent of the immune system resides in the founder of TheCandidaDiet.com. “Blending fruits and vegetables 3 carrots, peeled and sliced gastrointestinal tract—home to a microbiome that contains trillions into shakes or smoothies is also an effective way to eat the photo by Stephen Blancett 8 Brussels sprouts, halved Enneagram of bacteria. It works as a complex ecosystem in which the good rainbow for those who are busy.” 1 large turnip, peeled, quartered and sliced 1 garlic clove, sliced bacteria prevent the bad bacteria from taking hold and causing Whatever goes into the grocery cart should be certified Applications 6 cups vegetable broth illness or disease. organic, the only sure way to avoid ubiquitous genetically 1 (15-oz) can lentils, drained and rinsed Training & Eating plants promotes the robust growth of that good bacteria. modified organisms (GMOs) in the food chain, which animal 1 cup frozen corn “The GI microbiome evolved closely with our immune systems studies have linked to immune system damage. Certification and under the influence of the plants our ancestors ingested,” says 1 tsp salt Herbs are also helpful to boost the body’s inherent ability ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper Program Holly Poole-Kavana, who practices herbal medicine in Washington, to protect itself. Poole-Kavana points to medicinal herbs like 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley Training begins D.C. Yet about 90 percent of Americans don’t eat enough fruits astragalus and reishi mushroom, which support immunity and In a Dutch oven, heat the oil over high heat.Add the onion and January 23 and vegetables, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control balance gut bacteria; antimicrobial herbs like garlic, thyme and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. and Prevention. The consequent weakening of the microbiome is oregano; and elderberry, an anti-inflammatory fruit that boosts a double-edged sword, because the processed foods Americans the body’s ability to identify and eliminate viruses and bacteria. Add the carrots, Brussels sprouts, turnip and garlic, and sauté for an commonly consume promote the growth of harmful microbes. The additional 3 minutes. The Enneagram Applications Training and Certification Program is designed for those “The single greatest thing anyone can do for their health is to wanting to confidently use the Enneagram in their personal and professional lives. 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans indicates that added eat whole foods, including organic vegetables, fruits, high-quality Add the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook The program will provide a deep understanding of the Enneagram as a system and sugars, saturated fats and sodium eaten by most Americans are far proteins, whole grains and healthy fats,” says Calimeris. until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. powerful tool. It is especially geared towards Therapists, Counselors, Coaches and above recommended amounts. This tipping of the scales causes Spiritual Directors for use in a professional setting. Add the lentils, corn, salt, pepper and parsley, and cook for an weight gain, toxin buildup and immune system dysfunction. Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin and can be reached at additional minute to heat the lentils and corn. Atlanta-based Enneagram experts Lynda Roberts and Nan Henson lead the course. [email protected]. Both are IEA Accredited Professionals and Riso-Hudson Certified What Not to Eat Total cooking time is about 15 minutes. Serve hot. Plants and grains on grocery shelves today are typically processed into Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, Another tip: This soup is as versatile as it is simple. Feel free to ENNEAGRAM GEORGIA use any kinds of beans or vegetables you have—it’s a great way bread, cereal, pasta, desserts and snacks, abundant in added sugars, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated FOR MORE Nan 404-931-6321 | Lynda (404) 314-0360 salt, detrimental fats and chemical additives. These altered foods slam ingredients whenever possible. to use up leftover vegetables at the end of the week. Store in a INFORMATION www.enneagramgeorgia.com the gut’s immune protection and increase the risk of chronic disease. covered container in the refrigerator for a week, or in the freezer for longer. 12 NA Edition/Atlanta naAtlanta.com January 2020 13 COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT WORKSHOPS & RETREATS | A FOCUSED ADVERTISING SECTION The Enneagram A WEEKEND is Making Waves in You’ll Never Forget! Are you a black woman facing a life transition? Georgia and Beyond Interested in plant-based lifestyle and holistic self-care? by Noah Chen Ready for a different kind of getaway? It’s TIME to take TIME for YOU. he Enneagram of personality is a “one” is also known as a Re-
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And this is where the spirituality ways it is being used. butterfly’s story of chapter of the International Enneagram aspect comes in,” says Roberts. “There’s certainly the Enneagram in the transformation. Association, describes the Enneagram as a Roberts, who has served as board business world,” says Roberts, who teaches Let’s find YOURS. tool to help people develop their capacity member and president of the global IEA, a leadership program to businesses that “is for self-awareness. While following the helped form the Georgia chapter after a based on the idea that the more self-aware artellia/Shutterstock.com Email [email protected] for FREE Black Vegan Life Enneagram can bring one closer to their colleague asked for her expertise. 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Ac- as it relates to providing opportunities for communicates in the same way. “The PURPOSE, POWER AND HEALING BY MANIFESTING MIRACLES cording to Enneagram philosophy, everyone education and engagement.” Enneagram helps us see that it’s not about is born into one of these nine types and has The Georgia branch hosts guest speak- personality clashes, just differences,” says traits associated with that type. For example, ers and holds educational talks on the second Roberts. “It also provides insights into what Thursday of every month. It has witnessed its motivates every individual, which can be community grow and engagement increase. useful in understanding a group dynamic. 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14 NA Edition/Atlanta naAtlanta.com January 2020 15 ttune keynote speakers, authors in common is that the emotions associated darkest moment of her life, she said, “My PERSONAL EVOLUTION Gabby Bernstein and Dr. Joe with them do not feel good. decision in each moment was a subtle shift. I Dispenza, both spoke about a topic She describes the “manic manifester” as had to decide that I was going to be open to Aof keen interest to many, if not most human a person who does everything—meditations, having a conversation with the psychiatrist. beings: how to manifest or create what we mantra recitations, yoga, and more—and I had to decide that I was going to be led want in life. then gets discouraged due to a lack of to the right physicians and mental health Yet to discuss the subject, they used tangible results. The problem is that manic professionals who were going to help me get very different languages. On the one hand, activity levels do not feel good. out of this suicidal condition. I had to decide Bernstein shared personal stories and Pushing has a similar energy, except that maybe it was okay that I slept one hour provided a few tips that she formulated that pushing actions consist of those that last night, but that was better than the night from her life experience. Dispenza, on the fit more on a to-do list, rather than specific before when I didn’t sleep one minute.” other hand, spoke in the language of science. and direct manifesting activities such as To manifest effectively, Bernstein Still, his own life experience also provides meditation. recommends that we get out of our own insights and inspiration. As a 20-something, “Everything that you do to push and way, generate higher-vibration feelings, and he overcame a devastating spinal injury control and manipulate blocks you from making sure that our actions are spiritually as a result of being hit by an SUV during hearing, blocks you from listening, blocks aligned. She says, “make sure your desire is the cycling stage of a triathlon. Instead that good, orderly direction from the God of backed with love and service.” After that, she of heeding the advice of his doctors and your own understanding,” says Bernstein. advises that we strengthen our faith. undergoing radical surgery, Dispenza healed Judging, too, does not feel good. “Trust in the Universe; trust in a higher himself with his mind. “When we judge, how does it make us power; trust in a Presence beyond your The biggest challenge that people have feel? Like crap, right? Then I judge myself own guiding of things. And really believe when trying to manifest a desired outcome for judging, and then I feel guilty for judging that your desire is being taken care of. It’s is to generate and maintain the emotional myself for judging,” she explains. important to know that manifesting isn’t states that reflect success before success Fear might be the biggest block, about having total control, or satisfying all
Gabby Bernstein (Photo: Mariana Shulze Photography) Dr. Joe Dispenza (Photo: Mariana Shulze Photography) actually occurs. In other words, one needs according to Bernstein, because it “makes us your short-term desires,” says Bernstein. to feel rich before abundance appears; one feel unworthy, not good enough. That fear is “True manifesting isn’t even about needs to feel healthy while still suffering an underlying vibration that is the opposite getting what we think we want. It’s about through health issues; one needs to feel loved of love, that is the opposite of the connection receiving what is the highest good for all. Report from Attune and adored as if in an intimate relationship to a higher power.” Remember, your plan is not always the without the prospect of such a relationship “The secret to feeling good is to decide best plan. When you surrender to the art on the horizon. Both speakers addressed this to stop feeling bad,” she says. of manifesting, you can trust that Spirit issue, each in their own way. is guiding you towards your desire and KEYS TO MANIFESTING Choose Again and much more.” by Paul Chen Blocking Our Align Spiritually Manifesting Powers To overcome blocks in our ability to How We Get Stuck Gabby Bernstein kicked off the Attune manifest, Bernstein recommends her three- If Gabby Bernstein’s thesis statement is that Attune, a four-day wellness immersion to Once she helped produce a four-day event for wanted to locate her flagship conference in the conference with her talk, “Super Attractor,” step process, the Choose Again Method. being a super attractor means that you are support people on the path to optimum another organization, Emblom saw South and make an impact in a region that’s which is also the title of her latest book, just The first step is to notice when a committed to feeling good, then Dr. Joe health, was held November 8-11 at Serenbe how much deeper attendees can go with not typically known for wellness gatherings. She released in September. negative thought arises. The second step is to Dispenza’s thesis statement is that nobody in Chattahoochee Hills, GA. Its keynoters longer events. also felt it was essential for the event to be held “Being a super attractor means that forgive oneself for permitting the thought to changes until they change their energy. were authors Gabby Bernstein, Dr. Joe Her primary motivation behind in natural surroundings to give attendees an you are committed to feeling good,” says arise. If self-forgiveness itself is challenging, Essentially, the two statements say the Dispenza and Elizabeth Gilbert. producing Attune was to prompt people optimal experience. Bernstein. “It means you are devoted to then Bernstein recommends forgiving the same thing: Dispenza’s energy is Bernstein’s The event was produced by Living “to understand what is available for them,” Some 40 percent of Attune’s 650-700 choosing to perceive your life through the thought. emotion of feeling good. Wholly of Los Angeles, an event company says Emblom, “and how they can implement attendees were from Atlanta, but attendees lens of love. It means that you are devoted to The third step is to choose again. “This Whereas Bernstein talks about founded in 2013 by Jenny Emblom. After this [information and practices] into their hailed from all over the world, including opening up to the infinite possibilities that is when we reach for the next-best feeling the negative feelings that constitute a four-month stay at the Optimum Health lives. They can make a change in their own Central America, South America and Europe. the Universe will deliver to you.” thought,” she explains. manifestation blocks, Dispenza spends a Institute in San Diego to address ovarian consciousness and literally shift the trajectory What follows is a recap of two of the Bernstein shared the results of an Bernstein acknowledges that this step significant amount of time explaining how cancer, Emblom says she created Living of their lives, which, in turn, elevates the three keynote addresses at the event, from informal poll of her Instagram followers: is not always easy to do. She advises that we those negative feelings became so firmly Wholly as a way to stay educated about planet. The real ‘why’ here is to support author and motivational speaker, Gabby 96% believe they are blocking their own focus on making incremental progress and established in the first place. And whereas health and wellness practices and to “create the evolution that’s happening in the Bernstein, and international lecturer, manifesting powers. Then she listed the ways avoid trying to jump from despair to joy in Bernstein instructs the audience on how a new way of socializing.” collective consciousness.” corporate consultant, and author, Dr. Joe in which people block that power: by being one fell swoop. to use the conscious mind to choose again, Before producing Attune, Emblom Emblom, a native of Alabama, chose Dispenza. A recap of Elizabeth Gilbert’s talk manic, by pushing, by judging, by holding Recounting her own experience of Dispenza talks about how meditation can be held smaller monthly events in Los Angeles. Serenbe to hold the Attune event because she will appear in next month’s issue. on to fear. What all of these behaviors have recovering from what she described as the used to reprogram the subconscious mind.
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“Ninety-five percent of who we are by embrace that future before it’s made the time we’re in our mid-thirties is a set of manifest to such a degree that your body, We know caloric automatic behaviors, unconscious habits, as the unconscious mind, does not know restriction extends life. automatic emotional reactions, hardwired the difference between the real experience But no one wants to do it, attitudes, beliefs and perceptions that are producing the emotion and the emotion that because it’s no fun. functioning like a computer program,” says you’re fabricating by thought alone,” he says. ~Lori Taylor Dispenza. Dispenza claims that he can teach He explains that when a person has people how to enter the quantum field and Learning From the an experience, the physical manifestation start reprogramming the subconscious mind of that experience consists of the chemicals and the autonomic nervous system. “You “Blue Zones” In their search for secrets to longevity, that are generated as a function of it and that can’t pass through [the door to the quantum investigators often look for lifestyle clues those chemicals are referred to as feelings Jenny Emblom (Photo: Mariana Shulze Photography) filed] as a somebody,” he says, “you can only provided by long-lived populations. Those and emotions. He says, “when you repeat pass through as pure consciousness.” residing in what National Geographic Fellow any experience over and over again, you’re “If you teach a person to create from the Dispenza goes further. “How you think, and bestselling author Dan Buettner calls going to neuro-chemically condition your field instead of from matter, you no longer how you act and how you feel are called your “Blue Zones”, for example, are more likely mind and body to begin to work as one. play with the rules of Newtonian physics,” personality—and your personality creates to celebrate their 100th birthday and escape And when you’ve done something so many your personal reality. So, if you wanted to says Dispenza. “In fact, you don’t have to go chronic maladies such as heart disease and 4 PM production/Shutterstock.com times that your body now knows how to do anywhere to get it, because when there’s a create a new personal reality, a new life, you cancer—the two biggest killers in the U.S. it better than your conscious mind, now it’s vibrational match between your energy and would have to change your personality and Buettner has identified the “Power second nature, it’s who you are.” some potential in the future, you will begin become someone else.” 9” lifestyle habits commonly practiced by In other words, what was once to draw the experience to you. It will happen centenarians living in the five designated conscious, becomes unconscious. Or, How We Become in no time because you created it in no Blue Zones—Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa, more accurately, it becomes part of one’s Someone Else time. Something will appear out of nothing Japan; Ikaria, Greece; Nicoya Peninsula, subconscious mind. Will and control because you created it from nothing.” Dispenza said that he usually eschews Costa Rica; and the Seventh Day Adventist are no more. That’s how Dispenza and others explain keynote speeches because he’s far more community in Loma Linda, California. interested in generating results for people, spontaneous healing: in the quantum which he does best through lengthy field, change occurs via electrical energy, workshops and retreats. And those events not chemical processes. “[That energy] is largely consist of a variety of meditations. orderly. It’s highly quick; it’s very coherent; KRIYA YOGA “The whole purpose of meditation is it’s very powerful. And the autonomic LIVING LONG & WELL Center for Spiritual to get beyond your analytical mind,” says nervous system is what’s regulating your Age-Defying Habits and the Fountain of Youth Awareness Dispenza. “What separates your conscious heartbeat, controlling your hormones, your enzymes, your blood sugar levels, your by Melinda Hemmelgarn Books and Retreats mind from your subconscious mind is your analytical mind. And as [meditation] body temperature. And a person gets some t age 29, Betty Holston Smith, of For example, some individuals may Regardless of genetics, the following slows your brainwaves down, you go biological upgrade in one second. All of a Rockville, Maryland, weighed be born with genes that confer longevity, behaviors can help anyone slow the aging into the operating system where all your sudden, the rash is gone, the tumors are gone, more than 200 pounds, smoked but be unlucky due to where they live. The process and improve quality of life: subconscious programs exist.” the vision changes, the hearing changes, the Acigarettes and ate processed junk food. National Center for Health Statistics reports n Eat a plant-based diet. Dispenza uses meditation to get person’s leukemia goes away in one second.” Now, almost 79 years young, she is a vegan that life expectancy varies by zip code. people into the quantum field, which is For Dispenza and others who share n Stop eating when 80 percent full. ultra-marathon runner and an inspiration That’s because where we live influences how where thought energy manifests into his perspective, there are no unexplained to anyone wanting to age well. we live, predicting access to healthful food, n Practice stress reduction techniques. matter, sometimes instantaneously. miracles; behind every effect is a cause. Smith’s story underscores the findings clean air and water, safe neighborhoods and n Dispenza himself meditates for two And the cause behind manifestation is the Find a sense of purpose. of researchers that have long pursued the stress-relieving green spaces such as parks hours first thing every morning. quantum nature of reality. n Engage in physical activity throughout keys to a long and healthy life. Some of these and gardens. Genes are important, but our “Can you believe in a future that “Science is the contemporary language the day. factors—heredity, for instance—are beyond social and physical environments play a With ministers ordained you can’t see or experience with your of mysticism,” says Dispenza. “It is our control. However, the most critical greater role in predicting our “healthspan” n Consume moderate amounts of alcohol by Roy Eugene Davis senses yet, but you’ve thought about sciencethat demystifies the mystical. ingredient seems to be our daily habits. —the essence of a long and healthy life. with food and friends. Book Catalog and Schedules enough times in your mind that your And if you can combine a little quantum Although we’ve all likely heard According to researchers at n of Our Meditation Retreats brain is literally changed to look like the physics with a little neuroscience, Join a faith community, regardless or read about someone that lived into the Columbia Center for Children’s in Northeast Georgia event has already occurred? Is that possible? with a little neuroendocrinology, of denomination. their 90s, ate bacon, drank whiskey and Environmental Health, in New York City, [email protected] The latest research on plasticity says it is,” psychoneuroimmunology, the mind- n Belong to a social network that engages smoked a pack a day, these individuals are even our first environment—the womb— 706-782-4723 Weekdays explains Dispenza. body connection, a little epigenetics, in healthy behaviors. outliers: In truth, longevity is determined can spawn diseases later in life if pregnant “You can select a new potential in the electromagnetism, all of those sciences csa-davis.org by a combination of genes, environment, women are exposed to air pollutants, n Share love and time with children, quantum field and begin to emotionally point a finger at possibility.” lifestyle choices and luck. pesticides and the toxic stress of poverty. parents and partners. 18 NA Edition/Atlanta naAtlanta.com January 2020 19 Survival of the Fittest Eating Well, but omega-3 fatty acids, help prevent age- No matter how long we live, we want Tom LaFontaine, Ph.D., a clinical exercise Not Too Much associated telomere shortening. to make the most of our time on Earth. physiologist based in Columbia, Missouri, Food is a major contributor to both quality Beyond diet and exercise, finding our says, “Mounting evidence shows that of life and life extension. Global and The Sleep Connection personal passion, reducing stress and engaging in regular aerobic and strength national recommendations to eat more Michael Grandner, Ph.D., director of spending time in nature and with those exercise offers robust defenses against fiber-rich whole grains, fruits, vegetables, the Sleep and Health Research Program we love can add years to our lives. life-threatening diseases such as heart nuts and seeds, and omega-3 fatty acids, at the University of Arizona College of Despite our virtual social networks, disease and several cancers.” One important while decreasing added sugars and sodium, Medicine, says Americans tend to see sleep real human connection is vital for physical marker of long-term health, particularly all help reduce our risk for life-shortening as unproductive time, but it’s a “biological and mental health. According to a report in Gyorgy Barna/Shutterstock.com Milles Studio/Shutterstock.com among women, notes LaFontaine, is diseases. The plant-based Mediterranean requirement for life.” the journal Heart, loneliness is as dangerous bone mineral density (BMD). After diet consistently rises to the top for its In fact, it is one of the three pillars as smoking for heart disease and stroke menopause, BMD decreases in women and health-fortifying benefits. of health, along with good nutrition and risk. So volunteer, join a club, sign up for can lead to osteopenia—low BMD—and However, in contrast to our Western exercise, says Eve Van Cauter, Ph.D., former a community garden plot, yoga or dance osteoporosis—pathological loss of BMD. culture’s practice of eating until belt-bust director of the Sleep, Metabolism and class, or host regular potlucks or game “Women with osteoporosis are particularly Health Center at the University of Chicago. nights—these just might be among the best ing full, Blue Zone Okinawans practice Most people have something at risk for fractures, especially of the hip, hara hachi bu—eating until one is no “Studies in centenarians have suggested prescriptions for staying young. which can lead to a reduced lifespan.” longer hungry, but stopping before that people who live long and in good in their lives they can point Melinda Hemmelgarn, the “Food Sleuth,” LaFontaine recommends weight- Studies in centenarians feeling full. health have a regular lifestyle. They spend to for strength. bearing exercises such as walking, “We know caloric restriction time in community, eat meals and go to is an award-winning registered dietitian, have suggested that ~Betty Holston Smith jogging and high-intensity weight extends life,” says Lori Taylor, clinical bed at regular times, in sync with circadian writer and nationally syndicated radio show training to significantly improve BMD; people who live long dietitian and Core Faculty of Integrative rhythms.” host based in Columbia, MO. Reach her at and he’s proven that it works. “In 2012, and in good health have and Functional Nutrition at Saybrook [email protected]. we started a program called Older a regular lifestyle. They University, in Pasadena. “But no one wants Women on Weights (OWOW), in which spend time in community, to do it, because it’s no fun.” Instead, Taylor 40 post-menopausal women with an recommends intermittent fasting, eating eat meals and go to bed average age in the low 60s train with only during a set window of 10 or 12 hours EXPERIENCING COMPLICATIONS AFTER LASER EYE SURGERY? heavy weights. Some even participate in at regular times, in sync each day to reduce caloric intake. weightlifting competitions.” with circadian rhythms. Similarly, Dorothy Sears, Ph.D., a If you’re experiencing blurry vision, double vision, ghost images, “We have observed women in professor of nutrition at the Arizona State glare, or halos, I can help. Call (770) 939-8840 this group move from osteopenia to ~Eve Van Cauter University College of Health Solutions, has I’m Dr. Kyle Jones. I specialize in helping people with less than [email protected] normal BMD and from osteoporosis researched the impacts of both intermittent perfect results from elective/laser eye surgery. I listen intently and treat all patients with respect and compassion. GEORGIA EYE CENTER to osteopenia based on pre- and post- seeds, and says today she doesn’t want to fasting and circadian rhythm on how our 4135 Lavista Rd #100 bone density DXA scans,” he says. put anything in her body that interferes bodies handle calories. My office is dedicated to the restoration of your vision and comfort. Tucker, GA 30084 www.georgiaeyecenter.net What’s more, the women in LaFontaine’s with her lifestyle. She outlines the steps to She recommends a “prolonged program have formed new friendships, nightly fast” of 12 to 13 hours, as well her transformation in the book, Lifestyle YOUR DESTINATION FOR DISEASED AND IRREGULAR CORNEA TREATMENTS AND SPECIALTY CONTACT LENSES benefitting from a strong network of by Nature: One Woman’s Break from the as reducing caloric intake after 6 to 8 social support. Unhealthy Herd to Roam Forever Healthy p.m. to help maintain a healthy weight in Nature’s Lifestyle Change Herd. The first and stave off such diseases as Type 2 Finding Inspiration step—finding internal strength—is the diabetes and obesity-related cancers. Smith, the septuagenarian marathoner, most important, she says. “Most people Most significantly, she found that a 13- DEVELOP YOUR HEALING POTENTIAL was inspired to make a change nearly 50 have something in their lives they can hour nightly fast reduced breast cancer BECOME A TRAINED PRACTITIONER years ago when her 3-year-old daughter point to for strength.” recurrence by 36 percent among 2,300 teased, “You can’t catch me!” during an In addition to running 60 to 100 breast cancer survivors in the Women’s innocent game of tag. She knew she had miles each week, Smith practices tai Healthy Eating and Living study. REFLEXOLOGY COURSES AROMATHERAPY COURSES to make a change. chi, meditates and enjoys camaraderie Both improving diet quality and Offering 50 to 110 hours on the BodySystems™ Immerse yourself in the world of essential oils. Hands-on She tried diet pills, fad diets and with her running mates. She also has restricting calories appear to help slow Method of Reflexology. Preparing students with learning and practice, assessment and blending in small other quick fixes, but realized they were an upbeat attitude, believing in the the rate of aging at the genetic level, in the knowledge, skill and compassion for better groups, an ideal environment to study the art and health results. science of aromatherapy. A 50+hr course. worthless. However, each evening Smith importance of passion, perseverance part by preserving the length of our tuned in to Gabe Mirkin, a physician who and “taking negative experiences and telomeres—the structures at the end hosted a national radio program about making them positive.” According to a of chromosomes that protect our DNA. health and fitness. report in the Journal of the American The Mediterranean diet, with its Following his advice, Smith began Medical Association Network, this spirit abundance of protective antioxidant HEALCENTERATLANTA.COM eating a diet rich in organic fruits, of optimism is protective against heart and anti-inflammatory nutrients such CALL (404) 303-0007 vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and disease and other causes of death. as vitamins C and E, polyphenols and 20 NA Edition/Atlanta naAtlanta.com January 2020 21 NATURAL HEALING Systemic inflammation will be an TAKE YOUR issue in any case, but the root condition Strategies From the Experts NATURAL HEALING needs to be addressed. 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Thomas recommends move furniture or other items that could a natural approach that includes diet only exercise, but also be hazardous. modification, filtered water, vitamin and mental stimulation. herbal supplements, and eliminating stress. ~Lisa Lunghofer Diffusing calming essential oils can be Prevention on the Horizon Professional Freelance Editor, Because inflammation caused by an helpful for dogs (and humans), but is not Ghostwriter & Copywriter inappropriate diet is the underlying recommended for cats. but also mental stimulation,” says Lisa problem of most chronic diseases in pets, Kathryn Sarpong, DVM, a veterinarian Lunghofer, Ph.D., executive director of The Thomas believes that prevention for CDS Anna Hoychuk/Shutterstock.com at Metro Paws Animal Hospital, in Dallas, Grey Muzzle Organization, in Washington, D.C. is possible. “Feeding a non-inflammatory, also recommends dietary changes to her Pets with anxiety or pain may benefit YOUR BOOK from cannabidiol (CBD) products. 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With hands of your head as you turn the gaze to knees in a seated position, inhale, over the front then tilt your pelvis forward and draw fingertips. Hold New Year, New You your chest forward. Retract your for five breaths. shoulder blades and lift the chin slightly. • Return to Down- YOGA TOOLS FOR A FRESH START Exhale, tilt your pelvis back, round the ward Facing back of the body, and hollow your belly Dog and repeat, 7 Calm the mind and release by Sheila Ewers leading with the old body patterns with chin moving close to chest. Repeat 4 Strengthen the body to five times. strengthen inner resolve opposite foot. • Move into a Reclined Twist (Supta Mat- • Make your way to Downward Facing syendrasana). Lying flat on your back, f you are among the 50% of Americans efficiently, notice how our choices affect Dog pose (Adho Mukha Svanasana). 5 Practice balance to increase bring the soles of your feet to the mat who make New Year’s resolutions each our highest purpose and honor our long- From hands and knees, press actively focus and concentration with your knees bent toward the ceiling. year, you may already have considered term goals for self-realization over short- into the palms of the hands, particularly • Come to Mountain Pose (Tadasana) at Take your arms out wide, position with Imaking changes in your life for better term desires of the ego. the base of the index finger. Widen your the front of the mat. Step your feet hip palms face up. Cross your left leg over health, improved relationships or greater collarbones and allow your shoulder distance apart, spread your toes wide your right, wrapping both legs closely peace of mind. Unfortunately, according Tools to Discern and blades to settle evenly on the back of and root into all parts of the foot. Firm together. Press into your right foot to to U.S. News & World Report, more than Honor Your Sankalpa the body. Turn your toes under. Press your quadriceps and gently engage lift the hips and shift them slightly to the 80% of those people who set resolutions A daily practice of yoga, breath and into the balls of the feet to lift hips high. your abdominal muscles. Broaden your left (this will create space for the spine abandon them by February. meditation cultivates an inner awareness Elongate your spine and lengthen legs, collarbones, dropping your shoulders to lengthen and the hips to stack evenly). A yogic perspective might suggest that that supports sankalpa. The practice below pressing heels actively towards the mat away from your ears. Visualize a long Drop your knees to the right. Soften into the failure results from the fact that most can be completed in as little as 30 minutes. • Elongate your spine laterally. Inhale, (prioritize a long spine over straight legs line of energy rising through the spine the shape and hold for five to 10 breaths; resolutions rely primarily on willpower then reach both arms overhead. Extend if your hamstrings are tight). Hold for to the crown of the head. then repeat on the opposite side. and the desires of the ego. Often, the 1 Ground and center through your spine while keeping your five breaths. • Move to Tree Pose (Vrksasana). From catalyst for change comes from a sense Come to a comfortable, seated posi- abdominal muscles engaged. Exhale and Mountain Pose, steady your gaze on a of failure, the assumption that we are tion. For extra support, try propping the drop your right hand beside you. Lean single, unmoving point. Keep your right not enough as we are or the belief that hips on the edge of a blanket or bolster to the right, extending your left arm past foot facing forward to the front of the mat. shifting our circumstances will bring us to allow the pelvis to tilt forward and the your ear while keeping both hips equally Draw your left foot to the inner right thigh, greater contentment or joy. Fortunately, the spine to lengthen. grounded on the mat. Inhale back to allowing your left hip to rotate outward. teachings of yoga propose a different path center, reaching your arms overhead, Press your foot and thigh together for to change: the practice of sankalpa. and repeat leaning to the left. Continue stability. When you feel balanced, extend According to Rod Stryker, founder of two more times in each direction. your arms overhead. Hold for 5 breaths, ParaYoga, the word sankalpa derives from then switch to the left side. kalpa which means “vow” and san, which Integrate and surrender with 8 indicates a connection to the highest truth. • Move to Crescent Warrior. From Down- Corpse Pose (Savasana) Sankalpa comes from the deepest part of ward Facing Dog, exhale and step one • Practice letting go with a few final the mind and heart and is always spoken foot forward. Ensure that the ankle falls moments resting comfortably in a as if it is already happening. It emerges directly beneath the knee. Firm the back supine position. Remind yourself of from discernment and inner awareness, leg, then inhale and lift the torso upright your sankalpa and trust the process bringing practitioners into alignment with with arms overhead. Keep abdominal of building resolve through the wisdom the true purpose of their lives. Rather than 2 Connect to your breath muscles engaged, and keep a slight bend of the body and the quiet of a mind a resolution, which attempts to solve a Practice Dirga Pranayama. As you in the back knee if you experience com- made steady through daily practice. problem, sankalpa calls forth what already inhale, feel the expansion of the breath in pression in the low back. Hold for five exists as one’s highest good. the belly, the rise of sensation into the rib Open the heart to release tension Founder of Johns Creek • Twist. Inhale to reach both arms over- breaths. 6 For example, rather than say to yourself, cage and the lift of the collarbones as the head. Exhale and turn to the right. Drop • Open to Warrior 2 and blocked emotions Yoga and Duluth Yoga “I WILL lose weight,” a sankalpa might be upper chest inflates. As you exhale, empty your left hand to your right knee and pose (Virabhadrasana • Practice Fish Pose (Matsyasana). Begin Center, Sheila Ewers leads phrased in the present tense as, “I live a from top to bottom, drawing the naval right hand to the mat behind you. As 2). From Crescent on your back with both legs extended. yoga and yoga teacher healthy and vibrant life.” Repeated often, towards the spine at the end of each exhala- you breathe in, lengthen your spine, as Warrior, exhale to Slide your palms, face down, beneath training classes and hosts even daily, a sankalpa serves as a reminder tion. Continue for 10 full breath cycles. At you breathe out, twist more to the right. pivot your back heel your hips. Inhale to lift and arch your retreats locally and inter- that rather than fix something broken, the end of 10 breaths, state your sankalpa Keep both hips equally grounded and down to the mat at upper back, allowing the crown of the nationally. She has been published online in you need only reconnect with what is silently three times. facing the front edge of the mat. a 90-degree angle. head to fall towards the floor. To modify, Elephant Journal and Writers Resist. Reach already whole. When we can become clear Widen through the keep support beneath your head. To her at [email protected]. about our intentions, we focus our energy hips and open your protect the cervical spine, avoid deep
26 NA Edition/Atlanta naAtlanta.com January 2020 27 YOGA BRIEFS YOGA 4 New Yoga Studios TEACHER TRAINING Debut Across Metro Atlanta "I can't imagine taking YTT any place other than The end of 2019 saw the debut of four new studios throughout Johns Creek Yoga.... I learned so much more about metro Atlanta, with another scheduled to open early this year. Honor Yoga. (Photo: Schafer Gray and Bhushan Karnik) myself than I thought possible and so much more about yoga than principles and techniques! As a new 120+ OF OUR YTT graduate, I feel completely prepared to start my nside the Perimeter, in the Westside traditional yoga classes, Honor offers its journey as a teacher.." - T. Jones Village, Yonder Yoga opened in signature “Roots” series, which focuses GRADUATES September, with a second location on the fundamentals of building a yoga Ischeduled to premiere in the former practice, along with aerial yoga and TEACH IN STUDIOS Thunderbolt space at Buckhead Court yoga barre classes. With over 40 classes THROUGHOUT early this year. Owner Selby Hill describes each week, it seeks to serve all levels of the studio style as lively and energetic; practitioner. The Honor Yoga franchise METRO ATLANTA its signature class is heated vinyasa yoga operates 30 studios across eight states that is set to upbeat, contemporary music. and plants a tree in “honor” of each Both studios are heated with infrared new member. It allows each studio to Enrolling now for February 2020 panels to promote increased circulation operate with a local feel in order to serve Truth in Motion. (Photo: Irina Walton) and detoxification. The more challenging its community in its own unique way. J O H N S C R E E K Y O G A . C O M classes are also complimented by regular A ribbon cutting will take place at the restorative options and workshops that studio, located at 622 W. Crossville Rd., dive deeper into stillness and meditation. Suite 100, in Roswell, on February 13. Yonder Yoga’s new location will open soon For information, visit HonorYoga.com/ at 3872 Roswell Rd. NE, Unit C4, Atlanta. Roswell. For details, visit YonderYoga.com. Irina Walton, owner of Truth in In September, Progress Yoga opened Motion in Johns Creek, added a second at 8020 Cumming Highway, Suite 307, location in Braselton in September. A in Canton, under the leadership of resident of Flowery Branch, Walton Marci Reynolds. With eight teachers, the recognized a need in the far northern 2000-square-foot studio provides yoga suburbs and hopes to make yoga accessible classes, hosts wellness events and offers for all there. Like the Johns Creek location, corporate and team-building experiences. the new space offers a variety of traditional VISTA YOGA Meditation: A portion of the space is equipped with classes for all levels, but teachers are EMPOWERED. MINDFUL. YOGA. tables and chairs to accommodate groups seeing a greater demand for beginner Marci Reynolds of Progress Yoga Theory & for a variety of activities including classes and classes that incorporate yoga (Photo: Samantha Taylor Photography) workshops focused on essential oils, therapy balls in that location. Offering Deepen your practice through our in- TeachingOct with depth study of asana, pranayama, aromatherapy, nutrition and mindfulness. competitive, low monthly membership dharma, meditation, yogic philosophy Yoganand Reynolds says she named the studio pricing, Walton remains committed to and theory. Our teacher trainings cover keeping yoga affordable so that students both the practical and contextual “Progress” quite deliberately—her vision aspects of teaching yoga. This for the space is to help students progress can build a consistent lifetime practice. foundational yoga Pranakriya Teacher towards the best they can be. For details, Both Truth in Motion studios feature training is designed to offer you a a large projector screen with soothing transformational experience. Training | 34 hours visit ProgressYogaCenter.com. September also ushered in the natural images that scroll during practice 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, opening of Honor Yoga in Roswell. Honor, for greater relaxation. The new studio is 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, Feb 21, 2020 - Feb 25, 2020 owned by Shreyas Joshi, is the first of the located at 7380 Spout Springs Rd., Suite Continuing Education Modules, Santosha.as.me/Meditation nationally franchised, New Jersey-based 410, Flowery Branch. Learn more at and Weekly Classes. brand to open in Georgia. Along with TruthinMotionYoga.com. Yonder Yoga. (Photo: Katelyn Vines Photography) www.VistaYoga.com
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What inspired you to rethink inquire at [email protected] Her new book, How to Do Nothing: Resist- the forces that are disconnecting conventional wisdom about ing the Attention Economy, proposes that we us from nature and each other? productivity, progress and YOGA EVENTS use our attention to rebel against the seduc- I think the first step is simply a movement tive pull of 24/7 availability and manipula- the mentality that we must of attention. Addictive as social media may SUNDAY bene ts of exibility, balance and muscle tone. All levels. Community Class – 4:30-5:30pm. Enjoy a vinyasa tion by algorithms. be, it is not difficult for me to move my Feel oww Yoga & Sound Healing in Nature – Donations appreciated. Herron House, 102 Russell Rd, ow or power class. Format determined by the teacher. have a constant return on our 11:33am. Also Mon. 7:07pm. A great way to release Mountain Park, 30075. 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40 NA Edition/Atlanta naAtlanta.com January 2020 41 WALKING EACH OTHER HOME ANGER is a Lie Fangfy/Shutterstock.com By Trish Roberts How is your Sleep?
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