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Healthy Life Expo Moves to February
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he 23rd annual Healthy Life Expo will be held in hall D at the Minneapolis Convention Center, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on February 7 and 8. With more than 200 exhibitors, this is the largest health and wellness expo in the Midwest. Visitors can enjoy free product sampling, hourly drawings and free health information. The first 100 people in line re-
ceive a free goodie bag containing exclusive items provided by some of the sponsoring exhibitors. There will be prize drawings and give- aways throughout the day. New this year is a yoga stage
and a healthy cooking stage. This annual expo is the smart place to get free tips and valuable informa- tion to start living a healthier life. Seminars, product demonstrations, entertainment and great shopping will be offered both days. Visit with Steve and Emily from
Twin Cities Live TV show as well as one of the hosts from KS95 Radio. There will be three stages of ex-
perts from which attendees can learn how to live healthier, happier and longer lives. The weekend schedule also includes live yoga, martial arts and in-home fitness demonstrations.
Cost: $6; free with ad or non-per- ishable food donation to the Twin Cities Food Drive. Location: 1301 Second Ave. S., Hall D, Minneapo- lis. For more information, call 952- 238-1700 or visit MediaMaxEvents. com. See ad page 39.
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ormandale Community College’s Integrative Health Education Center is holding a free open house, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, January 31. The Winter Warm-Up for Body, Mind and Spirit event will have 45-minute work- shops in a wide variety of healing modalities, taught by Normandale’s experienced instructors. Homeopathy, EFT, healing touch, yoga and applied kinesiology are on the schedule. Spring Forest Qigong will offer a demonstration of moving qi through the body. With multiple workshops happening simultaneously, participants will be able to pick and choose the topics that most interest them. The Winter Warm-Up is a preview of the many classes, workshops and certificates
offered to everyone at Normandale Community College’s continuing education depart- ment. Registration is open to the community by phone or online.
Cost: Free. Location: Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave. S., Bloom- ington. For more information, call 952-358-8343, email
NCal@Normandale.edu or visit
Normandale.edu/ce. See ad page 21.
bookreview
Meditation as a Way of Life by Alan Pritz
M Alan Pritz
editation is a popular subject these days and for a host of reasons. Many are intrigued by the subject but may not
know much about it, its benefits or how to select a practice intel- ligently. Meditation can be viewed a bit like tea. There are various brands with different flavors, but ultimately, all provide a nourish- ing beverage suited to individual tastes. The fundamental purpose of meditation is to help practi- tioners deepen awareness of themselves as being more than just a
physical body. It is a process that turns attention within and focuses it there through tech- niques that reveal more subtle aspects of our being. Some practices dedicate themselves to non-theistic expressions that attune individuals to mental/emotional processes and show how they are aspects of consciousness itself. Other practices take more theistic, i.e. God-centric, approaches and use techniques to align individuals with spiritually themed, enlightenment agendas that promote sanctified reunification of soul with Spirit. Regardless of approach, the benefits of practice are multiple. Scientific research
has chronicled a host of physical and mental/emotional health pluses that are compel- ling reasons to begin a practice even if an underlying spiritual motivation is absent. As a meditation teacher, I’ve found that people are innately curious about their essence of being and purpose for living. Meditation is the most effective way to address these matters directly and experientially. No matter the reasons why one investigates such practices, if they select and par- ticipate in a viable method for any length of time, they’ll find themselves benefitted. So, if you are or have been curious about meditation, do some research; find a teacher and method that “feels right” to you and give it a try. However, be prepared to commit for a while. Although early results are sometimes dramatic, these are usually “teasers”. The crock-pot dish of meditation takes time to yield optimal results. Do your part and the results will merit the effort.
Based in Minneapolis, Alan Pritz is the author of the newly published Meditation as a Way of Life. His previous book, Pocket Guide to Meditation, was released in 1997. For further information on Alan Pritz or his services or to subscribe to his monthly newslet- ter, call 612-721-4100, email
AlanPritz@q.com or visit
Awake-In-Life.com.
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