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Qi Revolution Comes
1999. Currently, there are 68 Natural Awakenings magazines
publishing in the United States and Puerto Rico. With the ad-
to Albuquerque
dition of seven new magazines, total readership will increase
H
igh-powered breathing techniques, Tai Chi/Qigong
close to the three million mark.
exercises, and food-based healing are all taught with
precise detail at the upcoming Qi Revolution gathering being
For a list of where Natural Awakenings is publishing or to learn
held September
more about franchising opportunities, visit NaturalAwakenings-
19-22. The event
Mag.com or see ad on page 24.
is sponsored by
Supreme Science
Qigong Founda-
Accept the Challenge
tion who believes
that a mixture of
on September 13
food healing and
Qigong is the ticket
T
he Central New Mexico Komen Race for the Cure is be-
ing held Sunday, September 13 at Isotopes Baseball Park
to better health.
in Albuquerque. Over 4,000 participants will join together to
Supreme Science Qigong Foundation has taught tens of
make an impact on the movement to end breast cancer for-
thousand of people to harness the healing power of Qi and
ever. The inspiring day celebrates breast cancer survivors and
food-based medicine at their energetic seminars. Over thirty
remembers those who have battled so hard against this disease.
certified instructors will teach all three levels of Qigong heal-
In New Mexico over 1,000 men and women are diagnosed
ing and breathing applications, including meditation and
with invasive breast cancer each year and over 200 of those
Pranayama breathing techniques.
diagnosed die from the disease.
According to Jeff Primack, Qigong master, “The Nine
In 2009, the local affiliate
breath method of breathing gives a full-body vibration within
gave grants to nine organizations
45 seconds. These events can not only heal on a physical level,
that serve the uninsured and un-
but on a spiritual level as well. Gathering in powerful group
derinsured in New Mexico. Susan
energy field is the icing on the cake in these gatherings.”
Simons, affiliate executive director
says, “By getting mammograms,
4-Days of Self-Healing and High Energy Qigong for $99. This
women and their health care providers can detect breast
seminar will be held at the Albuquerque Convention Center
cancer at its earliest stages. Early detection is key, and now
at 401 2nd St. NW. Seating is limited and advance registration
breast cancer survivors have a five-year, 80 percent survival
is required. For more information contact 800-298-8970 or
rate, so we are making headway.”
Qigong.com. See ad on page 32.
The Central New Mexico Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for
the Cure works to increase awareness of breast cancer and
support to those who are fighting every day. Last year the na-
Natural Awakenings Expands
tional Komen Foundation gave over $60million to research.
Every major breakthrough in breast cancer research through
into New Communities
the years has been touched by a Komen grant.
N
atural Awakenings Publishing Corp. is pleased to add
seven new publishers who recently completed a train-
Morning of 5K Run/Walk and One-mile Walk begin at 8 a.m.
ing program at the home office in Naples, Fla. The training
Cost: $10 to $35. Isotopes Baseball Park. For more information
staff welcomed
or to register, go to KomenCNM.org or call 505-265-4649. See
entrepreneurs
ad on page 2.
from San Di-
ego, Nashville,
Oklahoma City,
Visionary Councils Ways
Scranton and
Bucks County,
to Transform Society
Pa., Monmouth
County, N.J., and
B
ODY of Santa Fe is sponsoring a talk from Ohki Siminé For-
est on September 18. Known for her 30 years of teachings
Toronto Canada,
of indigenous medicine wheel ways, Ohki was initiated into
along with new partners for the Portland, Ore., edition.
the Iroquois Wolf Clan. She has traveled from Chiapas, Mexico
Company CEO Sharon Bruckman launched the first edi-
to Santa Fe for over 20 years to share her word. She will be
tion of Natural Awakenings in 1994 and began franchising it in
offering a new teaching model in these times of great change,
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