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A Guide to the Practice of Yoga, for adults and children

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An interview with teacher Hiyala Indiga Hiyala Indiga, owner of Body Mind Circle and Body Prayers Yoga Studio, feels so blessed to be able to serve her clients with yoga, massage and artwork. After years of traveling to teach at various sites, she is happy to have found her current studio in Circle Pines, MN. A class with Hiyala is always an exploration -- not just of the physical body, but also the mental, emotional and spiritual body. In most every class there will be "check ins" -- a time … [Read more...]

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The Art of Dowsing with Frank DiCristina

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Frank DiCristina is a certified Building Biologist, Master Dowsing Practitioner and Sound Healing Specialist. He became a true believer of the unseen after his personal dowsing training with his mentor, the late master Slim Spurling. Frank frequently lectures on dowsing of the earth energies and their potential biological impact on our health. Frank is also a faculty member and instructor for the Institute of Bau-Biology and Ecology, an organization that teaches the general public and working … [Read more...]

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Runestones: An interview with teacher Kari Tauring

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This month, I wanted to interview someone who could give us a taste of the study of runes. Runes are an ancient form of divination, but are not as well known as other more common forms of divination, such as tarot and astrology. Kari Tauring has been teaching and living the runes for several decades. She is an important resource in our holistic community -- not only for her knowledge of runes, but also for her work with Volva Stav, a unique form of spiritual training that incorporates the … [Read more...]

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Talking with the SoulTalker

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An interview with Val Medeiros I recently asked Val Medeiros, "The SoulTalker," to share with us some of her ideas about how to work with our intuition. I couldn't think of a better person to ask. Val holds regular channeling sessions around the Twin Cities area and meets with individuals to help them with guidance from her channeled beings. She lives and breathes intuition. "Hindsight is always 20/20," Val says. "Looking back on my life, I now understand that I've been receiving … [Read more...]

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Creating our Personal Outcome

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With all the hype of 2012, I think that it is important to remember that our beliefs create our reality. What do we want to happen in 2012? How would we really like our reality to play out? The unknown can often be a scary thing. None of us really knows what will happen in the next few years, but we do know that the energy is increasing, like a buzz before a big event but on a much grander scale. Even people who really don't believe anything will happen on Dec. 21, 2012, are probably feeling … [Read more...]

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An interview with Awakening facilitator Judith Froemming

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Are what you do and say, and who you are, in alignment with your beliefs? For many of us, if we are honest with ourselves, the answer may be no. I believe that most people wish to live authentically, but many do not. I spoke with one of the most authentic people I know to get some ideas for how to try and capture some of that authenticity in your everyday life. Judith Froemming - Consciousness Coach™, Master Hypnotherapist, NLP Practitioner and Interplay Instructor - is a lovely testament … [Read more...]

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An Interview with Ghosthunter Adam Nori

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Adam Nori has made it his life's journey to seek out and look into claims of ghosts and hauntings throughout the state of Minnesota. Since 2001, Adam has run his own group of investigators called The Minnesota Paranormal Study Group (MNPSG). This organization investigates stories of haunted activity for no charge and then documents their findings for public knowledge at MinnesotaGhosts.com. Adam also serves as a staff member within the TAPS Family organization, a global network of credible … [Read more...]

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Conscious living offers support to our children

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Let's face it: Nobody needs parenting advice. We all do our best and love our children so much that we can hardly stand it, but how do we raise them holistically in such a fractured culture? It might be better said to ask, "How can we not?" For this article, I spoke with my husband, ex-husband and my daughter's grandmother to find out what it means to raise our daughter holistically. This article is the culmination of our ideas. Our entire lives are holistic. Everything we do and say is … [Read more...]

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What is Your Pet Telling You?

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Jodi Menke of Kindred Spirits Animal Communication believes that animals are spiritual beings that have a lot to teach us. Sometimes they are brought into our lives just to make it better. Some have a much higher purpose and are here as teachers or healers to assist you in the growth of your soul or life purpose. Jodi is a Registered Karuna Reiki Master, Earth Healing Energies Practitioner, has an advanced Animal Communication Certificate, a Certified ThetaHealing™ Practitioner and has a … [Read more...]

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Dreaming Tips: An Interview with Dream Interpreter Cynthia Ekren

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To help uncover the mystery of dreams, I spoke with Dream Interpreter Cynthia Ekren. Cynthia studied Dream Interpretation at Atlantic University in Virginia Beach, VA, founded by Edgar Cayce. Atlantic University is also affiliated with the Association of Research and Enlightenment (A.R.E.), a leading authority in transpersonal development, philosophy and dream work. How did you get started with dream work, Cynthia? Cynthia Ekren: I've always been interested in dreams. As a child, my mother … [Read more...]

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Chinese Medicine & Self-Care – An interview with Steven Sonmore

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For the topic of Self-Care, I invited Steven Sonmore from Complete Oriental Medical Care to visit with us and offer tips for our readers. Steven has been practicing acupuncture for more than 20 years and he helps our community to live healthy lives. Welcome, Steven! Who better to talk about self-care than you? Why don't you start by giving us some general tips on self-care? Steven Sonmore: Sure. People may not always feel sick, but they may not feel quite up to par. True health is much more … [Read more...]

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Wisdom from the Raw Foods Witch: An interview with Nathalie Lussier

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Nathalie Lussier, aka "the Raw Foods Witch," helps people develop a holistic approach to healing their relationship to food. Nathalie believes raw foods can heal you on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. Her website, RawFoodsWitch.com, is full of recipes, videos and articles that will deepen your understanding of eating raw. I caught up with Nathalie to speak with her about her philosophy on raw foods. Her approach is fun, magical and she has lots of great tips for making the … [Read more...]

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Many Teachers

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Throughout my life, I have played the role of both the student and the teacher. I have been in the teacher role for most of my adult life but a few years ago, I decided to study tai chi and I was definitely in the student role. My teacher was excellent. He was very good at breaking things down so that we were able to confront many of the personal issues that are holding us back from our ultimate growth. My training wasn't just about tai chi. It was about life. There were many times when my … [Read more...]

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Planning your New Year adventures

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When traveling by car, you need to know three things to arrive at your destination: where you are right now, where you want to go and how to get there. If you know these three things, you will reach your destination.With the New Year often comes the disappointment of broken resolutions. You set some goals and then promptly forget them. This year, try planning your new year adventure like you plan a trip. Use the three principles that will get you there: figure out where you are now, where you … [Read more...]

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