MAGAZINE
ISSUE 9, 2013
The question is: Are you willing to do what it takes to make your dream come true?
What is Ki? This fun guide and exercise explains how to sense and work with your own life force energy.,
Who are the Bernardiacs? We got a chance to sit down with St. Catherines best paranormal research team to find out what theyre all about in this exclusive interview.
GUSTO is a free alternative publication aimed to create unity amongst Hamiltons holistic, green, organic and spiritual community.
Executive Editor: Amy Bonin Monthly Contributors Amber Colbear Anita Kaiser Andria Hoda Care Hudson Erin Janus Jen Fleming Justin DOlimpio Juliana LaChance Katie McClelland Kathy Korbett-King Linda Kraan-Benson Lisa Doering Miranda Black Shelley Gordon Stephanie Scheid Teresa Bonin Vanessa Pazzi
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Do you feel moody, cranky, restless, tired? Do you suffer from anxiety, headaches, migraines, Hot flashes? Yoga can be the answer.
Many women have the image of Yoga as hard postures and twists, chanting and different music. However, the movement of yoga is so much more. If you practise yoga regularly it can help you by calming your nerves, relaxing your mind, and relieving you of many menopause symptoms. How? Well Yoga naturally helps to enhance mental clarity and emotional balance. Yoga will help you see aging not as a loss but as a gain of wisdom, strength, health and intuition. Yoga is for every age and every stage of a womens life. I just started practising yoga at the age of 45. I have found that the practise of Yoga has helped me with the many struggles of menopause: emotional balance, inner strength, plus the added benefits of enhanced confidence as well as calming my mind and listening to my inner guidance.
Here are some Yoga tips on a few of the most common symptoms of Menopause:
Hot Flashes: This is one of the most common symptoms. These power surges in a womens body produce heat, which can disappear as quickly as they appear. Ways to calm and cool are some restorative poses. Any tension in the body can make hot flashes worse, so using props such as bolsters, blankets and blocks to help support the body are a great idea. So during forward bends you can place your head on a bolster and this will help calm the body and relax the nerves. Supported reclining poses such as Supta Baddha Konasana, help with relaxation and allow the body to soften, and release tightness in the chest and belly.
Also Inverted poses like the bridge pose can help your body to lower blood pressure relax and balance your hormones. Since stress or tension amplifies nearly all menopause symptoms, the Bridge Pose can help you manage stress and potentially reduce hot flashes. Using a bolster helps to relax even more deeply in a Supported Bridge Pose.
Depression and Mood Swings: Menopause signals the end of the childbearing years for many women, it can be a time to mourn the end of their youth, however, yoga practitioners have long known that everything you do with your body can affect your thoughts and attitude. Sometimes something as subtle as a shift in posture can lighten a dark mood. If a woman stands tall, with dignityopening and broadening her chestand walks with confidence, she announces to the world (and, most importantly, to herself) that she is grounded, happy, and in tune with her surroundings.
Poses create a mental state that positively affect the mind. Back bends, especially if supported, allow a sense of lightness into the body. They stimulate the adrenals and massage them into action. Also, the heart and lungs open and take in more oxygen. Chest-expanding poses energize the body by improving respiration and circulation, and thus counter feelings of depression. Many yogis have discovered that inversions, such as Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand), can help improve a depressed mood. This is done by turning everything upside down, inversions influence your emotional being in a positive way. These are just a few of the benefits when it comes to Yoga and menopause. Come out and try a class and see for yourself. References include: www. Yogajournal.com http://www.yogaformenopause.com , www. Secondspringhealth.com
Anxiety, Irritability, and Insomnia: When a person is under stress, the sympathetic nervous system responds by accelerating the heart rate, slowing down the muscles of the digestive tract, and increasing blood circulation to the brain to fight the stressor.
Once the stress dissipates, the parasympathetic nervous system responds by doing just the opposite; slowing the heart rate back to normal, stimulating the smooth muscles of the digestive tract, and bringing the bodys systems back into balance.
Lisa Doering is a certified Yoga Instructor that teaches Hatha Yoga at different studios in Hamilton. L.doering11@gmail.com http://ldoering11.wix.com/yoga-with-lisa
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By: Justin DOlimpio You want to get into better shape, to drop the fat and to increase your tone and strength. It is possible to achieve any fitness goal when you strive towards it every day. When youre feeling motivated, and decide to set a goal, its tempting to become overambitious by setting multiple goals. While its great that you want to improve many things about yourself, the pressure of trying to achieve more than one goal at once will cause you to drop all the goals. Focus in on the one goal that you really want to achieve first, and focus all of your efforts onto this goal. There will be plenty of time in the future to see to your other goals, but for now see your number one goal all the way through to completion. Another downfall that often results in dropped goals is the act of starting out too fast and too strong. If your goal in fitness is to drop 20 pounds and exercise 5 times a week, do not go out and hit the gym hard for the next 5 days in a row. Youll be so sore that I guarantee youll stop all progress. Take a deep breath and remember that this isnt a race. Start out slow and steady and gradually build as you progress toward your goal. Why is this goal so important to you? There are probably many reasons, and you should know every single one of them. Write down each and every possible reason you can come up with as to why your goal needs to be met. Get to know the reasons why this goal is so important to you. Along with thinking about your reasons for accomplishing your goal, its also helpful to focus your mind on how youll feel once youve done it. Dedicate some time each day to picture your new post-goal life. How awesome are you going to feel when youve accomplished this goal thats been on your mind for so long? Pretty amazing. Fill your mind with that feeling of accomplishment well before youve finished the work. The more you feel connected to the end goal, the more likely it is that youll make it through. It is time to put your money where your mouth is. Invest in something that will help propel you toward your goal. When you shell out some of your hard earned money to aid in your progress, then you are going to take this process that much more seriously. If your goal is to lose weight and to get into amazing shape then invest in my awesome guaranteed fitness programs.
The summer months remind me of the carefree days of being a child. Lemonade stands, hours of playing outside, sprinkler systems and barbecues; trips to the local variety store to buy popsicles and one cent candies; lazy days spent up north at the cottage. As I write this now I can hear the exuberant shrieks and giggles of children playing outside, long past their usual bedtime. Reflecting on my own childhood, I realize how in so many ways, at age 37, I am exactly the same me as I was then! After many years of yoga and meditation practice, transformational excursions, retreats, self-development courses and spiritual self help books, Ive discovered that at a base level I still have the same strengths, weaknesses and tendencies I had as a child. Heres a funny story to illustrate this;
A few years ago I was teaching yoga to a group of my old highschool friends. I would meet them at one of their workplaces in the evening and take them through a flow practice. A few weeks in, I noticed the girls were acting strangely and a little cold. One of them pulled me aside and said she needed to talk to me about something that was bothering the group. We feel badly when you show us your handstands because we cant do them. It feels like you are showing off. Do you think you could tone it down a bit?. I started laughing and replied You have known me for 25 years-I have always been a show off! Its who I am! Also, handstands are the one thing in my life I excel at and I intend to continue to celebrate that, just as I encourage each and every one of you to celebrate what you excel at. I cant do a power point presentation, run a restaurant or cut hair like all of you but I can stand on my hands and I plan on doing so every chance I get! She started laughing and in that moment I realized how often we downplay our strengths and gifts in order not to shine. The flip side of this is that we can also get defensive when called out on our weaknesses. Wouldnt it be refreshing to fully own, and take responsibility for all of who you are? I look back to when I was a child and I am still essentially the same person-I am outgoing, funny and like to lead; Im also impatient, disorganized and have a tendency to splash water all over the bathroom. As a human being, I will never be perfect and will always be a mash-up of both good and not-sogood qualities. As time goes on, I find my weaknesses to be like old friends who come around every so often to remind me they are still here and that I am indeed, human. Rather then condemn myself for not being perfect, I like to imagine that up in the heavens, before my incarnation as Katie, my soul went shopping and carefully chose all of the ingredients that make up who I am. I like to believe that I am just the right combination of everything that is needed for me to learn, to love and to grow during this particular time on earth. Happy summer and remember to celebrate your inner child who is always with you! Namaste Katie
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The custom of throwing rice at weddings goes back to the time when people thought rice, a symbol of health and prosperity, would appease evil spirits so they would not bother the wedding couple. In Hungary, salt is thrown on the threshold of a new house because it is thought that salt will protect the inhabitants from evil. Europeans who believed in vampires sprinkled mustard seed on the roof of their homes to keep them away.
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By Care Hudson
When I speak of Ki here, I am referring to the life force energy (also known as chi, prana, or subtle energy) that makes up ourselves and our universe. Some people reading this article will have had the natural ability to feel ki energy since birth, and some will have developed the ability during this lifetime. If you dont know what it is like to feel ki energy, dont worry! With a bit of dedicated practice, if you want to, you can!
release of stress, tension and related issues like high blood pressure and insomnia. You will have your own reasons for wanting to sense ki. Just know that all it will take, is your decision to do so, followed up with your dedicated focus and action. Every person is different. Like learning how to play a musical instrument, it may take a few weeks, months or a few years of practice, but if you are diligent and keep trying, eventually you will get it, so please dont give up if you dont feel it right away. Once you can feel the energy, this practice gets more fun, as you can begin to play with the energy. You can shape it into a ball or expand and contract it as if you were blowing up a balloon, you can move the energy with your hands and change it with your intention. You can form it into any shape that you want, a heart, an infinity symbol, a butterfly, anything Be as creative as your imagination will allow You may want to focus on emptying your mind completely or perhaps on being open to receive information and insights from that space of connectedness. You may also want to expand on this practice, by moving into more of an energy dance, simply moving and dancing freely with your ki energy, as well as exploring the energy that is all around you. You can do this meditation on its own, or just after another practice, especially one that gets your energy system activated and flowing such as tapping, yoga, dance, any kind of sport or exercise, gym workouts, walks, hikes, runs, swims, etc... You may notice an increase in the sensation and strength of the energy flow, when practicing ki sensing, after another physical activity. Ideally you will want to keep your eyes closed the whole time during this meditation, to keep the energy focus inside your body. However go ahead and peek, once in a while! You may find that one day you may even begin to see the ki energy stretching between your palms, and that is another sense that you again can work on developing, if you so desire. Over time, if you make it your intention to feel ki energy and take action to practice this style of meditation regularly, you will surely become more and more sensitive to ki. Essentially you and your own persistence, are the key, to your own unique experience of sensing Ki.
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Do not let doubt, fear and anxiety stop you. Do not let your current circumstances dictate whats possible. You may be at rock bottom, or cash, limited resources, few supporters but all you need to do is believe and keep moving forward even when you just want to hide under the covers and ignore the outside world. Listen to, watch or read motivational material everyday. Some of my favourites: Bob Proctor, Louise Hay, Earl Nightengale, Darren Hardy. Decide that you are NOT going to be a victim of your circumstances. Focus on solutions and creative ideas not problems. Do Not subscribe to limited beliefs that you are not good enough, smart enough, too old, not pretty enough, no skills etc. This are just excuses. Do NOT let distractions take you away from your focus. Facebook, TV, unnecessary meetings, clubs or groups, classes etc. Ask yourself is this activity in alignment with what I want? If not, its time to reconsider your priorities. Be happy Now! Dance, sing, do something creative, play with your pet, write a gratitude journal. Get onto the frequency of positivity and abundance!
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Ashy makeup makes a bad match for luminous skin. Actor Thandie Newton tackles the problem by adding turmeric to tinted moisturizer to achieve a perfect glow that matches her skin tone. And in fact, women in India often use turmeric in face creams and body scrubs to boost the glow factor; sprinkle in a bit at a time until you have the proper tone.
If you make homemade soap, adding several teaspoons of turmeric to it will not only dial up its colour, but will boost its skin-friendly benefits as well.
Many swear by a combination of olive oil and turmeric to deter dandruff and to improve the overall condition of the scalp. Make a mix of turmeric and the oil of your choice (jojoba or coconut oil would be nice), massage into your scalp and leave on for 15 minutes, then shampoo and style as usual. (Continued on page 12)
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By: Amy Bonin occurrence of an event or perception without scientific explanation, as psychokinesis, extrasensory perception, or other purportedly supernatural phenomena.
Who are the Bernardiacs Paranormal Research team?
He explains further that when the team was reviewing their video footage they could hear a childs laughter after asking the presence if Hannah was there (Secords youngest daughter). We actually have a video up of this that also shows an unexplained ball of light that floats in boasts Bernardi.
Founders Chris Bernardi and Justin Pardiac started this group after many failed attempts of trying to join other paranormal investigation teams without any success. They knew they were on to something and decided to go it alone and started their very own paranormal research team. The Bernardiacs Paranormal Research Team was born!. The Bernardiacs are a group of like minded individuals who just want to learn more about Chris Bernardi, Justin Pardiac paranormal activity and also want to have fun doing it. Consisting of six members; Chris Bernardi, Justin Pardiac, Jay and Katy Pinsonneault, Beth Fawcett and Justin Vaughn - who the team refers to as The Professor - make up this paranormal power team. When the team isnt out researching the unknown, each member brings a unique skill to their team. The Professor and fellow team member Jay create the teams web content and videos for YouTube - and Jay actually builds most of the teams research equipment as well. Beth Fawcett (creative director) and founder Chris Bernardi make sure the investigations actually happen, from booking the places, to finding places and putting the final finishing touches on their investigation videos. Other members Katy and Justin are the teams best investigators, helping to pin-point paranormal activity when out on location. The Bernardiacs are a perfect blend of introverts and extroverts, explains founder Bernardi. So what happens during one of the Bernardiacs investigations? The team gathers their gear and heads to the chosen site to set up their cameras and recording equipment, and then wait for the unknown to show itself. If they sense or witness any paranormal activity, the team will speak directly to any possible presence and each member spends some time alone on the property. Its exciting but at the same time it can be tedious. A lot of times we get no action while we are there and only get our evidence when we are reviewing. We like to have the house as empty as possible and we are usually there overnight for about 4-5 hours, says Bernardi.
So does anything make the Bernardiacs squeamish? Bernardi recalls an incident that he might classify as creepy. When he and his team headed out on an investigation to Corks in Niagara on the Lake (which used to be called The Buttery), I
was overcome with a feeling of sadness and couldnt stop shaking. That had never happened to me before. Bernardi quickly remembers another incident of when they investigated a house in St. Catherines where a radio turned itself on and they were able to catch the whole thing happening on video.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/bernardiacs/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/Bernardiacs Website: http://bernardiacs.weebly.com/ We encourage comments and we really need people to like and share our facebook page. To contact us for questions or to have us do an investigation email bernardiacs@gmail.com or message our Facebook page
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Numbers dont just follow us around on clocks and tickets; they like to be a lot more up close and personal than that. Numbers speak to us not only through our environment and frequency, but also through our names. Using an ancient sacred science known as Numerology which dates back several thousand years, we are able to grasp the mysterious relationship and cosmic vibration between numbers, living things and physical objects. Numbers employed in this fashion serve as one of the five pure languages in which Energy can communicate or create expressions. Just like the sound of your name produces a tonal vibration; these cosmic vibrations can be characterized and given quality through an expression of numbers. Remember, most parents name their children based on how they feel about the child. Very often parents will have names picked out when the baby is born, and they completely change the name because the baby didnt look like a Mary. Reasonably speaking, lets be real, most babies look the same; super cute, balding, wrinkly, and well really cute! But how they look changes at light speed. Its not that the baby didnt look like a Mary, as much as she felt like a Jenny. Our names hold our cosmic stardust, our essence, our potentials and our blueprints to the landscape we will adventure on in this life. Accordingly, each letter in the alphabet has a numeric value. The sum of the letters in the name and birthdate employed in a series of formulas produces an interrelation of vibrations that shed light on our character, lifes purpose, what drives us, what frustrates us, what motivates us, where our talents lie and beyond. Lets begin with your full name as it appears on your birth certificate. Using the chart provided, assign the correlating number to each letter in your name and then begin the simple addition of each number, once you have added all the numbers together. If your final result is a double digit, add both numbers within it, until you have returned to a single digit. See example!
willful, inventive, courageous (-) Dominating, impulsiveness, egotistic, boastfulness, willfulness, overly aggressive. others, partner, mediator, modest, sincere, spiritually influenced (-) Shy, overly sensitive, fear, self-consciousness, depression. insightful, fun-loving. (-) Self-centered, scattered, moodiness, arrogant, exaggeration, unfinished projects, lack of focus.
4 (+) Order and values, organized, practical, scientific, attention to detail, management skills (-) stubborn, opinionated, delayed in action, overly serious, argumentative, lack of imagination. 5 (+) Constructive freedom, visionary, versatile, action oriented, curious, adventurer. (-) Impatience, restless, discontent, lacks application, dissatisfaction, hasty decisions. 6 (+) Responsible, sympathetic, loyal, home & family driven, humanitarian, artistic, nurturing, balanced. (-) Stubborn, self-righteous, domineering, meddling, egotistical, outspoken. 7 (+) Knowledge seeker, scientific, inventive, meditative, perfectionist,
solidarity, charming. (-) Sarcastic, isolated, inflexible, stubborn, suspicious.
commanding, recognition, authority. (-) Overly materialistic, workaholic, overly ambitious, lacks humanitarianism, poor money managing, dominating.
9 (+) Humanitarian, giving, selfless, sacrificing, creative, artistic and writing talents. (-) Moodiness, selfishness, self-adulation, possessiveness, careless finances, attention seeking. The Elemental Artist ambercolbear@gmail.com www.ambercolbear.com
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Some folks are still working with this model but others have a more flexible payment schedule for those of us who find it difficult to come up with four months worth of grocery payments in one month. For organic meat, there are a few local options as well; Fenwood Farms (http://www.fenwoodfarm.com/) and Mordens Organic and Wild Meats (http://mordensorganicfarmstore.com/). In addition to these great food options Hamilton is also home to two fabulous eco stores, Ecomystic (http://www.ecomystic.ca/) and Simply Zen. Both of these stores carry of wide variety of eco-friendly products and fabulous green clothing lines. The expansion of green clothing has also been tremendous. Remember when buying hemp clothes meant baggy pants or t-shirts? These days you can find the most fashionable of items done with eco-friendly fabrics and dyes. Although I always try and support my local independent farmers and stores I am also pleased to be seeing more organic items in our regular grocery store as well as at Costco. The growth is exciting and amazing and I hope we continue to see lots of businesses, both large and small becoming more environmentally conscious.
Turmeric has long used to quell bellies that arent behaving properly. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommends 500 mg of turmeric four times daily to treat an upset stomach.
For osteoarthritis, NIH recommends 500 mg twice daily of a specific turmeric extract (like Meriva, Indena); 500 mg four times daily of a non-commercial product has also been used. For rheumatoid arthritis, they note that 500mg twice daily of a specific formulation of curcumin (like BCM-95, Arjuna Natural Extracts, India) can be used.
According to early experimental research at the Medical University Graz in Austria, the curcumin in turmeric may delay liver damage that can eventually lead to cirrhosis.
The American Cancer Society says that laboratory studies have shown that curcumin interferes with several important molecular pathways involved in cancer development, growth and spread. Researchers have reported that curcumin can kill cancer cells in laboratory dishes and also slows the growth of the surviving cells. Human studies of curcumin in cancer prevention and treatment are in the early stages. http://www.mnn.com/health/fitness-well-being/stories/22-surprising-uses-for-turmeric
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I thought there was something wrong with me even though I had been cheated on....oh boy, theres a lot of pieces of this whole puzzle that are falling into place. H.S. Love is a powerfully supportive force in any situation and condition , Love is what creates the space to see and eventually heal the fears that drive the need for conditions. Your mind constantly strives to figure out what love is. It always does its best and in the end, you learn to move beyond the mind and to trust something much bigger. L.H. Trust is a big thing for me. I think that a lot of my issues with love have to do with my need to control. I have always had a hard time with trust! I have been disappointed so many times ...and I mean even as a kid! H.S. Thats what great about looking at the healing power of love! L.H. This conversation rattles me but I feel like a tonne of bricks have been lifted off my shoulders. H.S. Absolutely! Its your Truth. It takes courage to delve inside but thats where you always find your perfect solutions. L.H. Life is absolutely crazy! Or maybe humanity is! Why do we go around creating so much pain and hurt when all we want is LOVE? H.S. I totally agree with you and it perfectly leads into Love of All. To keep it simple, I propose that you and I; that we (all) exist to purposefully experience LOVE of ALL. Life is an experience of love and joy, pain and suffering within your Self and with the Other. The light in you accepts the darkness within. It is the path to knowing yourself as unified, whole and truly complete. Such love exists and this is the human spirits healing adventure. Love of All is your Unity Consciousness. It is pristinely singular yet so incredibly complex! Love of All, well, its a REALLY BIG concept. We could spend many sessions talking about this! So, its best to break this metaphysical truth down to what most impacts your world, right now. What makes the most sense to you? L.H. Love My Self! H.S Perfect! L.H. I think I need to let that whole idea go.... H.S Let go of what idea? L.H. Love Hurts... I am ready for Love Heals! H.S. Inspiring!
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MOMS KITCHEN
Watermelon Gazpacho
This recipe uses watermelon instead of tomato for an unusual twist to traditional gazpacho. Served chilled, watermelon gazpacho is refreshing as an appetizer or on a hot day. The flavour is a little bit sweet and a little bit salty. This is also a raw food recipe! Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients:
Preparation:
In a blender or food processor, place about half of the watermelon, cucumber, pepper, and onion and all of the jalapeno. Add olive oil and lemon juice and puree until smooth. Combine the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Add to pureed ingredients and stir to combine. Add more salt and pepper, to taste. Chill for at least one hour, to allow flavors to combine, and stir well before serving. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Approx. 3 cups of watermelon, chopped 1 cucumber, diced 1 red or yellow bell pepper, diced 1 small onion, chopped 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp olive oil 1 jalapeno (or to taste) 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley or cilantro dash salt and pepper to taste
DId you know that watermelon can: Be extremely alkaline-forming in the body. May have Viagra-like effect. It contains citrulline, which can trigger production of a compound in the body that helps relax the bodys blood vessels. Act as a diuretic and was a homeopathic treatment for kidney patients before dialysis became widespread.
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Bread Bar Earth To Table
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236 James St N, Hamilton, Ontario Vegan, Organic, Raw, Juice bar, Western, Canadian, Take-out . A smoothies bar that also offers vegan food. Accepts credit cards. Open Mon-Sun 7am-8pm.
256 Dundurn Street S, Hamilton Offers raw juices and desserts, kale chips, salads, and raw crackers. Situated inside a womens fitness club. Accepts credit cards. Open Mon-Fri 9-2:30pm, 5:30-7pm, Sat 9-11am.
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The Himalya
160 Centennial Parkway North, Hamilton Small vegetarian Indian food restaurant. Open Wed-Mon 11am 9pm.
27 King William Street, Hamilton. Wide selection of wholesome, locally sourced organic breakfasts, lunches and dinners, including lot of vegan/vegetarian/gluten free options. Serves organic coffee!
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HAMILTON HAPPENINGS
Workshops/ Classes
Fresh, Local, Organic Friday, August 9th, 7:15 PM Making a commitment to healthy eating is a great start towards a healthier life. Beyond eating more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and good fats, however, there is the question of food safety, nutrition, and sustainability. Total FX Fitness & Earthbound Organic Food Market 1180 Stone Church Rd E , Hamilton, ON Complete Cellular Mind Body Alignment Class Monday August 13th, 7-9PM Complete Cellular Mind Body Alignment Class taught by Reiki Master T.K. Atkinson of Florence Dwelling. If you missed the last class, this is your opportunity. Synchro-nicites, 219 Ottawa St N, 905-544-5115 Sacred Smudge Monday, August 19th , 7 - 9 pm Learn about Sacred Native Medicines & Smudging. How and when to use them. Class led by T.K Atkinson of Florence Dwelling. Synchro-nicites 219 Ottawa st N, 905-544-5115
EVENTs
Festival of Friends August 9th, 10th & 11th FREE ADMISSION, $10 parking fee - weekend pass (good for all 3 days) Ancaster Fairgrounds With live musics from David Clayton Thomas, Taboo, Chubby Checker, Mickey Hart, Theory of Deadman www. festivaloffriends.ca/ A Mid Summers dream Sat August 17th, 2 - 10 pm FREE Admission Hamiltons festival of colours and peace pow- wow, come throw paint , check our vendors and the live music! Gage Park Hamilton www. createjoyfund.com 2013 Dundas Cactus Festival August 16th - August 18th 2013 Dundas Cactus Festival is an annual tradition in Dundas. With lots of activities for the whole family such as live entertainment, family fun zone and lots more. FREE ADMISSION www.dundascactusfest.ca Steel City Jazz Festival August 22nd - August 25th, 2013 Monday, July 22nd, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 9 PM Featuring 19 local jazz groups at four fantastic downtown music venues. Whether you like Dixieland or Bop, Swing or the Avantgarde, our stellar lineup of veteran players and exciting young artists has something thats right for you. For full schedule: www.steelcityjazz.com Winona Peach Festival 2013 Friday, August 23rd, 2013 The Festival provides something for all ages. We have a childrens stage, the ED Smith Fun Factory, which provides family entertainment daily. Our Arts Camp; Craft section caters to young and old who take the time to stroll through looking and buying the crafts. www.winonapeach.com Live Life Longer Show and Tell Monday, August 26th, 2013, 5- 10pm Pre-registrations: $20 @ Door $30 Mohawk College One night only, the dazzling Dr. Brian Clement of Hippocrates Health Institute, West Palm Beach, Florida, USA, will be in Hamilton, Ontario, to reveal the secrets of living a longer, healthier life, completely disease free. Dr. Clement has devoted his existence to this pursuit, and he has helped thousands upon thousands of people to realize their dreams of quality, extended, and disease free lives. www.livelifelongershowandtell.com
On-Going Classes
BodynSol Yoga ~ rsvp to 905-975-2836 Personal & small classes. Similar to one on one yoga training. Gentle detoxing, strengthening, calming and rejuvenating time, just for you. Limited space. Drop in fee is $10. Monday & Wednesday 7pm AND Friday 9:30am New days & times tba. CHANTING SPIRIT CIRCLE BodynSol 382 West 5th ~ rsvp 905-975-2836 Tuesday evenings join us for sound play & chanting workshops. 7:30-9:30pm No experience required. $25/class or 3 for $60 innerLife MEDITATION at BodynSol BodynSol Healing 382 West 5th, ~ rsvp 905-975-2836 Wednesday 10:00 11:15 am. Learn to prepare your body for meditation and several ways to calm your mind and restore balance to your body & spirit. $22 drop in fee or 5 sessions or $75. Includes a cup of Chaga Tea to help clear and open the third eye. Bring a blanket and/or cushion. With innerLife Solutions 905-921-5339,
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