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Learn to Meditate at Good Space Yoga


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athy Ornish, of Good Space Yoga, will lead a series of beginning meditation


classes in East Lansing. In the four-week course that begins July 21, students will learn how to begin a home meditation practice and receive specific instruc- tion in mantra meditation and stress reduction. The fee for the series is $65 and early registration is encouraged, as class size is limited to eight students. Class time runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m. According to Ornish, “A clear and calm mind is the key


to a happy and healthy life, and meditation is the ultimate tool toward that end.” Through her teachings and group discussions, students will explore meditation philosophy, relaxation and concentration techniques, as well as gentle physical warm-ups designed to prepare the body and mind for sitting. The class is appropriate for those with no meditation experi-


ence and also individuals looking to enhance and expand their existing meditation practices. Ornish says, “Everyone will gain new tools and greater insight, whether totally new to meditation or a long-term meditator.”


Location: Center for Yoga, 1780 E. Grand River, in East Lansing. Visit GoodSpaceYoga.com or call 517-485-5659 for more in- formation and to register.


Music Festival Returns with National Acts


Music Festival will take place July 11 through July 17 along the banks of the Grand River, in Adado Riverfront Park. The festival


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caters to attendees of all ages and features national, contemporary music performances, scores of food vendors and plenty of outdoor


interactive activities for children. Headlining performers include Trey Songz, Rick Springfield,


Burton Cummings, The Charlie Daniels Band, Aaron Lewis, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Theory of a Deadman, Black Stone Cherry and Melissa Etheridge. For one economical price, the seven-day festival pass gives


unlimited multi-day admission to the festival. The pass can be shared among family or friends from day to day. Individual day passes are also available.


Location: Adado Riverfront Park, N. Grand Ave., south of E. Saginaw St. For information and online ticket purchases visit CommonGroundFest.com


owntown Lansing’s an- nual Common Ground


Massage Therapy Program integrates Healing Arts


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he Naturopathic School of Healing Arts, in Ann Arbor, is now offering an Integrated Massage Therapy/Energy Medicine


program to students interested in pursuing careers in massage therapy. The 600-hour curriculum includes training in the tra- ditional standards for the massage therapy profession, while also covering theoretical and practical applications of energy balancing, natural therapeutics, botanical applications and other healing arts. School Director Mary Light, ND,


MH, LMT, states, “This program is unique throughout the country be- cause it gives students an under- standing of how other healing arts integrate into massage. It provides them with the skills and knowledge to be more well-rounded healing arts practitioners and to help clients in a broader way.” This program is in full compliance with state licensing


requirements and is approved for certification by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.


For more information visit NaturopathicSchoolofAnnArbor.net or call 734-769-7794.


New Coupon Website Offers Savings


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oday’s savvy buyers know the value of a good coupon that can help them save money, but locating the most current


promotions can be a time-consuming task. A new user-friendly website, NaturalAwakeningsCoupons.com, provides shoppers with great deals and savings at many of the businesses they already visit, and on products and services they already use or would like to try. “We are excited to provide yet another way for our readers


to use their favorite services, or try new ones, while support- ing local businesses,” explains Linda Palmer, owner of Natural Awakenings, in Miami. “Like advertisements, coupons are an invaluable tool for consumers and businesses alike. They help foster community connections while providing great savings and awareness.” NaturalAwakeningsCoupons.com is an easy-to-navigate site


with tools that enable shoppers to find, organize and print free coupons as needed. It also offers optional features such as RSS feeds and email notification of dis- counts from shoppers’ favorite businesses and stores. “It’s the eco-friendly tool for green-conscious folks who are looking for great bargains,” Palmer advises. “Using these free coupons is as easy as 1-2-3: find, clip and share!”


For more information, visit NaturalAwakeningsCoupons.com.


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