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In every issue 8 From the Publisher

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Giving back to your community should be a year-round effort, not just during the holidays. Get into that charitable spirit by finding something you are passionate about. Maybe you like to work with rescue animals, or maybe it’s donating time at a local hospital. For more volunteer ideas, visit our Giveback Guide (p. 29).Read about the ultimate give-back opportunity in our Greatest Gift feature (p. 35), which explores how to become

a donor and demonstrates how this act of generosity can forever change the lives of others.To help with the stress of the holiday season, why not give yoga a try? With its healing, relaxing and physical benefits, this practice is sure to help boost your mood. You stand to gain more agility and strength with each pose you strike. And if you’re not sure which type of yoga is right for you, read our helpful guide (p. 41).This season also brings out fun family traditions, delicious holiday recipes or a much-needed relaxing vacation. Whatever you do to help make your holidays merry and bright, let us know about it by writing on Best Self’s Facebook wall.

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Details: Unique Outfitters, 3701 Presidential Pkwy., Atlanta, GA, (866) 994-1355, www.gettrufit.com

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bestbitesHealthy and tasty ideas to nourish your body

Easy Pasta with Roasted Corn, Edamame and TomatoesAfter a while, pasta can become boring when you stick to well-known favorites like alfredo and marinara. Spice up your repertoire and try this easy-to-make pasta with roasted corn, edamame and tomatoes. This recipe will give you the right amount of fruit and veggies you need to balance out the starch of pasta. Try adding slices of roasted chicken or steak to turn leftovers into a revamped second meal.

Ingredients:

12 ounces linguini or farfalle

1 tablespoon of olive oil

¾ pint of grape tomatoes cut in half

1 cup frozen shelled edamame (Traders Joe’s brand)

1 cup frozen roasted whole kernel corn (Traders Joe’s brand)

Handful of freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Method:Cook the pasta according to the package directions, adding the edamame and corn during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Reserve ½ cup of the cooking water, drain the pasta and vegetables and return them to the pot. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tomatoes and sauté until slightly softened, about 5-6 minutes. Add the tomatoes and Parmesan to the pasta and vegetables and toss to combine. Add the reserved cooking water if needed.

Serves: 4

— Recipe courtesy of Best Self Atlanta’s Associate Publisher, Patti Stephens

One Smart Muffin Since she was a teenager, founder of Frannie’s Gluten Free Muffins, Frances Shaw has been dealing with fibromyalgia and gluten intolerance. Due to her poor health, she had to leave the Savannah College of Art and Design and was homebound for a year, but she used this time to create flavorful “allergy smart” muffins. These fluffy treats are free of gluten, dairy, nuts, soy and yeast, eliminating most food allergy concerns. Loaded with health benefits, they are made with organic fruits, vegetables and antibiotic-free eggs.

Details: Your local Kroger supermarket, www.FranniesGlutenFree.com

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Farm Mobile sells fresh, locally grown produce, grass-fed beef, whole pasture raised chickens and free-range eggs and brings it all to you. This mobile farmers market can be found anywhere from the CNN center to downtown Brookhaven. A complete schedule of their locations can be found on their website.

You can find them at the Peachtree Road Farmers Market on Saturday mornings and the East Atlanta Farmers Market on Thursday evenings. They have a meat CSA (community supported agriculture program) year-round and fresh produce CSA from mid- May through the third week of December.

No matter which location you visit, their fresh products are sure to impress.

Details: Riverview Farms, 954 White Graves Road, Ranger, GA,

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If you need a little help, GMM has a terrific menu of nutrition support services.GMM’s experienced team of registered dietitians and wellness professionals will work with you to not only help you set achievable goals over the holidays, but help you stay on track after they’re over!

Even if you indulge a little over the holidays, GMM can help you minimize the damage.

GMM’s chef-inspired portion- and calorie-controlled meals are all locally prepared and fresh, never frozen – the perfect blend of culinary magic and nutrition science. A great way to offset those holiday temptations.

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bestfunExplore new ways to get more out of life

A Llama Experience Compiled by Addie Balenger Instead of traveling down to South America to trek with llamas, simply visit the historic High Hampton Inn and Country Club located in Cashiers, N.C. Less than three hours from Atlanta, the inn offers its guests several opportunities to bond with these shaggy four-legged creatures.

Every Thursday and Friday during the summer, llamas accompany hikers and serve as golf caddies. They make the ideal hiking companion, carrying picnic baskets, blankets and provisions as walkers make their way around Cherokee Campgrounds or around Hampton Lake up to the top of Rock Mountain. If you enjoy golfing, reserve a llama as your caddy. Fitted with a special harness to carry golf clubs, a llama does its job well, with feet shaped in such a way that they do not damage the grass. While a llama caddy may not be able to help you with your game, at least you won’t have to worry about them judging your stroke!

During the evening, attend a meet-and-greet with the llamas at the inn’s Rock Mountain Tavern. Visitors have a chance to include a llama in the family picture and create a unique trip keepsake to show off to friends for years to come.

The llamas at High Hampton Inn are not ordinary llamas. Previously featured on “National Geographic Adventures,” “BBC” and “Animal Planet,” these animals are owned and raised by Mark English, who has experience raising llamas at his family’s farm in Brevard, N.C. Intelligent, sociable and calm-natured, these domesticated creatures are suitable friends for family members of all ages. Renowned for their soft wool, llamas are related to camels and have a long history in South America as pack animals.

Reserve your adventure with a llama at the High Hampton Inn today. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and celebrating its 90th season, the inn will not disappoint. In addition to golfing and hiking with llamas, the inn offers tennis, spa services and a 35-acre mountain lake for swimming, boating and fishing. And in case you were wondering, these other activities do not include llamas.

Details: High Hampton Inn, 1525 Hwy. 107 S., Cashiers, N.C., (800) 334-2551, pro shop (828) 743-2450, www.highhamptoninn.com

Winter WonderlandGet ready to ring in the holiday season with festive décor and a Nikolaustag Party at Der Biergarten on Dec. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. This German

restaurant and beer garden will feature garland and lights, nearly 10,000 ornaments, 72 nutcrackers and 26 Christmas trees. The party is open to the public and will have festivities like beer pong on the patio and the favorite German game, hide the pickle. Make sure to try a $4 glass of gluvine, a German wine that is served warm. Decorations will be in place mid-November through Jan. 7, 2013.

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Atlantic Station and runs through Dec. 16.

Details: Atlantic Station, 1380 Atlantic Drive NW, Atlanta, GA, www.cirquedusoleil.com

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fun EventsIndian Festival & Pow-Wow Nov. 1-4 Bring friends and family to learn about Native American with dance, music, crafts, storytelling and more. Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Drive, Stone Mountain Park, GA, www.stonemountainpark.com

Run Around the Rock 5M /10M /15MNov. 3/8 p.m. Run 5, 10 or 15 miles in this relaxed race environment. Register beforehand. Stone Mountain Park, Marina Parking Lot, 1000 Robert E. Lee Drive, Stone Mountain Park, GA, www.atlantatrackclub.org

Chastain Park Arts FestivalNov. 3-4 The event will feature fine painters, photographers, sculptors, glass blowers and jewelers. Admission is free. Chastain Park, www.chastainparkartsfestival.com

The Royal Alpaca Challenge Nov. 3-4 Watch these South American animals compete in fleece and performance categories. Admission is free. Georgia International Horse Park, 1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway, Conyers, GA, www.georgia-alpaca.com

Afternoon in the CountryNov. 4 Enjoy food, wine, a slient auction and more. Proceeds benifit the local farming community. Tickets are $95. www.ldeiatlanta.org

Yogli Mogli 5K RunNov. 10/8 a.m. Benefiting Make-A-Wish® Georgia Chapter, participants of this marathon will get a T-shirt, cup of frozen yogurt and the chance to win an iPad. Yogli Mogli at Emory, 1403 Oxford Road, Atlanta, GA, www.yoglimogli.com/YM5K

Parent PaloozaNov. 10 - 11 This event offers the best tips, products and more for parents of children of any age. Tickets in advance ($10) or at the door ($12). Cobb Galleria, Centre Two Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA, www.parentspalooza.com

Garden Lights, Holiday NightsNov. 17 - Jan. 5 Glimmering with more than one million lights, the show will blanket the Garden’s 30 acres. Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA,www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org

The Lighting of Atlantic StationNov. 19 Be one of the first to welcome Santa Claus and see Atlantic Station’s holiday lights extravaganza with over 250,000 lights. Atlantic Station, 1380 Atlantic Drive, Atlanta GA, www.atlanticstation.com

Snow MountainNov. 21- Feb. 18 Enjoy a fun-filled snow day when the green lawn turns white overnight. Activities include tubing, snowman building, snowball fights and more. Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Drive, Stone Mountain Park, GA, www.snowmountainpark.com

Atlanta Half Marathon and Thanksgiving Day 5KNov. 22/7:30 a.m. Earn your turkey dinner alongside 6,000 other runners on Thanksgiving day in this Atlanta Track Club event. Register beforehand. Turner Field Stadium, 755 Hank Aaron Drive SE, Atlanta, GA, www.atlantahalfmarathon.org

Macy’s Great Tree LightingNov. 22 Begin the holiday season with live music, fireworks and the 64th lighting of Macy’s Department Store’s Tree. Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA, www.simon.com

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Run Around the Rock 5M /10M /15MNov. 3/8 p.m. Run 5, 10 or 15 miles in this relaxed race environment. Register beforehand. Stone Mountain Park, Marina Parking Lot, 1000 Robert E. Lee Drive, Stone Mountain Park, GA, www.atlantatrackclub.org

Chastain Park Arts FestivalNov. 3-4 The event will feature fine painters, photographers, sculptors, glass blowers and jewelers. Admission is free. Chastain Park, www.chastainparkartsfestival.com

The Royal Alpaca Challenge Nov. 3-4 Watch these South American animals compete in fleece and performance categories. Admission is free. Georgia International Horse Park, 1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway, Conyers, GA, www.georgia-alpaca.com

Afternoon in the CountryNov. 4 Enjoy food, wine, a slient auction and more. Proceeds benifit the local farming community. Tickets are $95. www.ldeiatlanta.org

Yogli Mogli 5K RunNov. 10/8 a.m. Benefiting Make-A-Wish® Georgia Chapter, participants of this marathon will get a T-shirt, cup of frozen yogurt and the chance to win an iPad. Yogli Mogli at Emory, 1403 Oxford Road, Atlanta, GA, www.yoglimogli.com/YM5K

Parent PaloozaNov. 10 - 11 This event offers the best tips, products and more for parents of children of any age. Tickets in advance ($10) or at the door ($12). Cobb Galleria, Centre Two Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA, www.parentspalooza.com

Garden Lights, Holiday NightsNov. 17 - Jan. 5 Glimmering with more than one million lights, the show will blanket the Garden’s 30 acres. Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA,www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org

The Lighting of Atlantic StationNov. 19 Be one of the first to welcome Santa Claus and see Atlantic Station’s holiday lights extravaganza with over 250,000 lights. Atlantic Station, 1380 Atlantic Drive, Atlanta GA, www.atlanticstation.com

Snow MountainNov. 21- Feb. 18 Enjoy a fun-filled snow day when the green lawn turns white overnight. Activities include tubing, snowman building, snowball fights and more. Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Drive, Stone Mountain Park, GA, www.snowmountainpark.com

Atlanta Half Marathon and Thanksgiving Day 5KNov. 22/7:30 a.m. Earn your turkey dinner alongside 6,000 other runners on Thanksgiving day in this Atlanta Track Club event. Register beforehand. Turner Field Stadium, 755 Hank Aaron Drive SE, Atlanta, GA, www.atlantahalfmarathon.org

Macy’s Great Tree LightingNov. 22 Begin the holiday season with live music, fireworks and the 64th lighting of Macy’s Department Store’s Tree. Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA, www.simon.com

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Bella by Alethea’s Beauty Event, Sept. 201. Alethea Tinkle2. Hope Rickett, Audrea Glenn, Caroline Lawson, Jennifer Dunaway

Body by Vi Open House, Oct. 9,3. Katy Kellner, Shannon Sharpe, Luther Bellinger

Dr. Bhatia’s Grand Opening Open House, Oct. 44. Jessica Abadie, Nicole Simpson, Meagen Williams, Dr. Tasneem Bhatia, Brooke Archer, Tracey Romain, Katie Bacot

“Peelin Groovy” Neocutis Event, Sept. 26, Marietta Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics Center5. Liz Breedlove, Meg Joyner, Skyla Cox, Dr. Ken Anderson, Kim Palmieri, Rachel McEntyre, Sara Kovac, Sonya Barzegar

13.1, Oct. 7, Brookhaven6. Blake Tencer, Dr. Heather Bussey, Chelsey Freeman7. Tamara Beard, Bri Haygood, Victor Abelairas, Anna Zboinska

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Recently, my ability to “hold it in” has been getting worse, especially at night. Is something wrong, or is this just part of getting older?

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I notice my face seems redder and it looks like I have blush on all the time. What is going on and what can I do about it?

You could possibly have a skin condition referred to as rosacea. You may have noticed that heat, spicy foods, alcohol and ultraviolet light or sunlight, may aggravate this condition. The first step in treatment is proper diagnosis from a dermatologist. Generally they will advise avoiding triggers. Depending on the individual’s condition, topical creams or ointments and possible oral medication could be prescribed. The redness itself is difficult to treat and can worsen if not treated and properly maintained. With our technology today – laser treatments have shown positive results.

Is the robot (an instrument that is controlled by a doctor to be minimally invasive) the best way to have a hysterectomy?

Absolutely not. Gynecologists skilled in advanced laparoscopy can easily perform a minimally invasive hysterectomy in a non-hospital, outpatient setting and have you home within hours of the procedure. This option is even possible for patients with large fibroids or multiple prior surgeries like C-sections. Robotic hysterectomy involves more and larger incisions, longer time under anesthesia, greater post-operative pain and far greater costs.

Anita Sethna, MDEmory Facial Center

Emory University School of Medicine

What is the least expensive way to make your face look younger? Is it worth paying for treatments at salons and spas?

There are plenty of inexpensive ways to boost your skin’s youthful texture. I recommend patients start with a daily exfoliant treatment such as Retin-A (tretinoin, approx $70), which will both remove dead skin cell layers as well as stimulate collagen production. Because tretinoin can cause mild to moderate irritation initially, I recommend starting with a glycolic acid moisturizer or retinoid derivative such as “retinol” to allow your skin to adapt to the exfoliation more easily. As always, the first and most important intervention that requires little expense is wearing a daily sunscreen. Using at least an SPF 15 or 30 daily on your face and neck will go a long way in preventing wrinkles and sunspots.

You might have overactive bladder (OAB), a common condition that includes sudden urinary urges, and in some cases, incontinence. A widespread misconception is that OAB is a natural part of aging, but OAB affects people of all ages (up to 40 percent of women and 30 percent of men in the U.S.) and is treatable with lifestyle adjustments. Visit the American Urological Association Foundation’s website, www.ItsTimetoTalkAboutOAB.org, to learn more about managing your OAB symptoms.

Hugo Ribot, MDCartersville Ob/Gyn Associates Georgia

Advanced Surgery Center for Women

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Jenelle E. Foote, MD, FACSMidtown Urology & Midtown Urology

Surgical Center

Recently, my ability to “hold it in” has been getting worse, especially at night. Is something wrong, or is this just part of getting older?

George Dobo, MDMarietta Facial Plastic Surgery

& Aesthetics Center

I notice my face seems redder and it looks like I have blush on all the time. What is going on and what can I do about it?

You could possibly have a skin condition referred to as rosacea. You may have noticed that heat, spicy foods, alcohol and ultraviolet light or sunlight, may aggravate this condition. The first step in treatment is proper diagnosis from a dermatologist. Generally they will advise avoiding triggers. Depending on the individual’s condition, topical creams or ointments and possible oral medication could be prescribed. The redness itself is difficult to treat and can worsen if not treated and properly maintained. With our technology today – laser treatments have shown positive results.

Is the robot (an instrument that is controlled by a doctor to be minimally invasive) the best way to have a hysterectomy?

Absolutely not. Gynecologists skilled in advanced laparoscopy can easily perform a minimally invasive hysterectomy in a non-hospital, outpatient setting and have you home within hours of the procedure. This option is even possible for patients with large fibroids or multiple prior surgeries like C-sections. Robotic hysterectomy involves more and larger incisions, longer time under anesthesia, greater post-operative pain and far greater costs.

Anita Sethna, MDEmory Facial Center

Emory University School of Medicine

What is the least expensive way to make your face look younger? Is it worth paying for treatments at salons and spas?

There are plenty of inexpensive ways to boost your skin’s youthful texture. I recommend patients start with a daily exfoliant treatment such as Retin-A (tretinoin, approx $70), which will both remove dead skin cell layers as well as stimulate collagen production. Because tretinoin can cause mild to moderate irritation initially, I recommend starting with a glycolic acid moisturizer or retinoid derivative such as “retinol” to allow your skin to adapt to the exfoliation more easily. As always, the first and most important intervention that requires little expense is wearing a daily sunscreen. Using at least an SPF 15 or 30 daily on your face and neck will go a long way in preventing wrinkles and sunspots.

You might have overactive bladder (OAB), a common condition that includes sudden urinary urges, and in some cases, incontinence. A widespread misconception is that OAB is a natural part of aging, but OAB affects people of all ages (up to 40 percent of women and 30 percent of men in the U.S.) and is treatable with lifestyle adjustments. Visit the American Urological Association Foundation’s website, www.ItsTimetoTalkAboutOAB.org, to learn more about managing your OAB symptoms.

Hugo Ribot, MDCartersville Ob/Gyn Associates Georgia

Advanced Surgery Center for Women

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Dermatology Associates of Atlanta

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Photo-rejuvenation is a highly effective, little to no downtime procedure providing our patients healthier – clearer skin when they look in the mirror.

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Marietta Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics Center111 Marble Mill Road NW, Marietta, GA 30060, (770) 425-7575, www.mariettafacialplastics.com

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Your Wellness is Our Priority After a few minutes speaking with Dr. Roberta Cann, you’re likely to relax. Why? Because, she listens. Dr. Cann recognizes the relationship of dental materials and procedures to whole body wellness.

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Our patients love the difference; we think you will, too.

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Get Renewed and Refreshed for the Holidays!

At Cobb Wellness and Aesthetics, located in Roswell, they have the solution to get you feeling and looking better for the holidays. Dr. Kelley is very experienced with bioidentical hormone replacement and has included them in her practice for the past 9 years. Her practice also specializes in effective, nonsurgical cosmetic procedures to get rid of wrinkles, loose skin, sun spots to help

you look your best. This is the perfect time to get started on your program to look and feel refreshed.

Cobb Wellness and Aesthetics1905 Woodstock Road, Roswell, GA 30075, (770) 649-0094, www.cwaesthetics.com

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See Spot Run See SPOT RUN…sounds like a story from our younger years.

When it comes to looking & feeling younger again - treating the signs of aging can be as easy as I.P.L. By treating uneven pigmentation using Photo-rejuvenation (I.P.L.) can erase YEARS in just MINUTES addressing:

• arger pores • acial redness • osacea and • kin discoloration

Photo-rejuvenation is a highly effective, little to no downtime procedure providing our patients healthier – clearer skin when they look in the mirror.

Visit our offi ce for a consultation to see if I.P.L is the treatment for you.

Marietta Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics Center111 Marble Mill Road NW, Marietta, GA 30060, (770) 425-7575, www.mariettafacialplastics.com

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Your Wellness is Our Priority After a few minutes speaking with Dr. Roberta Cann, you’re likely to relax. Why? Because, she listens. Dr. Cann recognizes the relationship of dental materials and procedures to whole body wellness.

As you know, your environment affects your health. You can trust all our restorative materials to be metal free and P free or your safety and ours, we adhere to rigorous protocol established by the IAOMT when removing mercury (silver) fi llings.

We offer biocompatibility testing of materials, and non-invasive treatment for periodontal disease. Dr. Cann and her caring staff will respect your requests and individual circumstances and create dental solutions that work for YOUR overall health goals.

Our patients love the difference; we think you will, too.

Cann Dentistry(404) 233-1102 , www.canndentistry.com

Get Renewed and Refreshed for the Holidays!

At Cobb Wellness and Aesthetics, located in Roswell, they have the solution to get you feeling and looking better for the holidays. Dr. Kelley is very experienced with bioidentical hormone replacement and has included them in her practice for the past 9 years. Her practice also specializes in effective, nonsurgical cosmetic procedures to get rid of wrinkles, loose skin, sun spots to help

you look your best. This is the perfect time to get started on your program to look and feel refreshed.

Cobb Wellness and Aesthetics1905 Woodstock Road, Roswell, GA 30075, (770) 649-0094, www.cwaesthetics.com

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Becoming a donorTo become a donor, you must first enroll in your state’s donor registry. “�e registry is a confidential database of donor designations,” says Kaysha Cranon, Public Affairs Coordinator at LifeLink. “If a person wishes to become an organ donor they can designate their decision when they get or renew their driver’s license or online at www.donatelifegeorgia.org.”

Once you designate your decision on your driver’s license, be sure to discuss this with your loved ones so they understand your wishes. �ey may be asked to serve as your advocate or sign a consent form for your donation to occur. It is also important to note that there is no cost to your family for your organ donation. �is cost is always paid by the recipient, usually through insurance, Medicare or Medicaid.

Who can be a donor“�ere are essentially two types of organ donors: deceased donors and living donors,” explains Dr. Miguel Tan, Surgical Director of Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation at Piedmont Transplant Institute. “When it comes to deceased donors, almost anyone who has irreversible brain injury (or so-called ‘brain death’) is a potential donor.”

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If you are thinking about having your newborn baby’s cord blood unit collected, remember to make that decision before your due date.

In addition to their organs, a deceased donor can donate a number of tissues as well. “Donated tissue includes heart valves, bone, skin, corneas and soft tissue like tendons and ligaments,” Cranon says. “Donated heart valves replace damaged ones and allow the heart to function normally. Annually, more than 750,000 lives are helped through tissue transplantation.”

Living donors can donate a major organ such as a kidney, as well as blood, bone marrow, stem cells and even umbilical cord blood. “To be a living donor, you need to be in pristine health,” says Dr. Carlos Zayas, a transplant surgeon at Piedmont Hospital. “Diabetes, high blood pressure, gestational diabetes or preeclampsia, a sickle cell trait (which is common in the South), or a BMI higher than 30 are the most common reasons for exclusion.”

�e requirements for bone marrow donors are similar to those of an organ donor. “People who have HIV or hepatitis are not eligible to donate,” says Leslie Kerns, Program Manager of the Bone Marrow Transplant Program at Northside Hospital. “Insulin dependent diabetes, autoimmune disorders or other significant health issues defer you from being a donor. �e goal being not to transmit anything that could harm a recipient and also not to cause any increased risk to the donor.”

�e donation process: What you need to know“Most patients are afraid to donate because they are fearful of pain, so the first thing to know is that the only organ that living donors can give are kidneys, partial liver transplants or partial lung transplants,” Dr. Zayas says. “Organ donation in the U.S. is highly regulated, and donors are put through extensive testing. Donors require more testing than the recipients do to ensure the reliability and function of their organs and that (the donors) will stay healthy for years after transplant.”

While some people may fear the financial implications of taking time off from work to donate, many states have enacted laws that provide paid leave for bone marrow and organ donors. “In Georgia, government employees are entitled to 30 days of paid time off to recover,” Dr. Zayas says. “You can also deduct up to $10,000 from your income taxes in Georgia if you are an organ donor.”

And for people who act on behalf of a deceased donor, they can rest assured that the body of their loved one is treated with respect and dignity throughout the entire donation process. “�e donor’s appearance following donation still allows for an open-casket funeral,” Cranon

says. “Once the organ or tissue recovery process is completed, the body is released to the donor’s family. From the time the donation process begins, it is usually completed within 24 to 36 hours, and the family may then proceed with funeral arrangements.”

Blood & Bone MarrowAccording to the American Red Cross, someone needs blood every two seconds in the U.S., and Type O-negative blood is always in high demand because it can be transfused to patients of all blood types. “You must be 18 to 65 years of age to donate blood because you have the best reserve,” Dr. Zayas says. “You must be infection free and cancer free, and free of hepatitis B, hepatitis C or active hepatitis A. You cannot have STDs or HIV, and you must have a certain body weight. Anyone with a BMI (body mass index) of less than 20 should not donate.”

�e blood donation process includes a mini-physical to check your temperature, blood pressure, pulse and hemoglobin to ensure it is safe for you to give blood. Since the average adult has about 10 pints of blood in their body, roughly one pint is given during a donation. �e entire process from the time you arrive to the time you leave takes about an hour and 15 minutes.

Bone marrow donation is a bit more complex, but the need for it is just as great. “Only 30 percent of patients who need a donor transplant have access to a fully matched related donor,” Kerns says. “�e others need to rely on unrelated donors to be able to have access to life saving transplants.”

�e first step to become a bone marrow donor is joining the Be �e Match Registry at www.marrow.org. If a doctor selects you as a match for a patient, you may be asked to donate bone marrow or cells from circulating blood (called Peripheral blood cell – or PBSC - donation). “A good donor for bone marrow is different than a good blood donor,” Dr. Zayas says. “You must be between 18 and 50 because stem cells are so important for bone marrow, which decrease after age 50.”

PBSC donation involves removing a donor’s blood through a sterile needle in one arm. �e blood is passed through a machine that separates out the cells used in transplants, and the remaining blood is returned through the other arm. Bone marrow donation, on the other hand, is a surgical procedure in which liquid marrow is withdrawn from the back of the donor’s pelvic bones using special, hollow needles. General or regional anesthesia is always used for this procedure, so donors feel no needle injections and no pain during marrow donation.

Kidneys“�e most common solid organ donated by a living person is a kidney,” Dr. Tan says. “If there are no potential issues such as high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity, a donor’s outcome after donating a kidney is excellent. �e available data indicates that people can live a normal, healthy life with a single kidney, and there is no impact of how long the donor lives.”

By becoming a living kidney donor, you will not only increase the supply of quality life-saving organs to those in need, but potentially reduce the costs associated with chronic kidney disease. “An increase in living donation also reduces the number of patients languishing on the waiting list and allows those who do not have living donors to ‘move up’ the list to potentially reduce their waiting time,” he says.

Cord BloodCord blood is the blood that remains in your newborn’s umbilical cord after birth, and according to Cord Blood Registry, it contains valuable stem cells that can be used in a variety of medical treatments, such as regenerating healthy blood and immune cells after chemotherapy. �e

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If you are thinking about having your newborn baby’s cord blood unit collected, remember to make that decision before your due date.

In addition to their organs, a deceased donor can donate a number of tissues as well. “Donated tissue includes heart valves, bone, skin, corneas and soft tissue like tendons and ligaments,” Cranon says. “Donated heart valves replace damaged ones and allow the heart to function normally. Annually, more than 750,000 lives are helped through tissue transplantation.”

Living donors can donate a major organ such as a kidney, as well as blood, bone marrow, stem cells and even umbilical cord blood. “To be a living donor, you need to be in pristine health,” says Dr. Carlos Zayas, a transplant surgeon at Piedmont Hospital. “Diabetes, high blood pressure, gestational diabetes or preeclampsia, a sickle cell trait (which is common in the South), or a BMI higher than 30 are the most common reasons for exclusion.”

�e requirements for bone marrow donors are similar to those of an organ donor. “People who have HIV or hepatitis are not eligible to donate,” says Leslie Kerns, Program Manager of the Bone Marrow Transplant Program at Northside Hospital. “Insulin dependent diabetes, autoimmune disorders or other significant health issues defer you from being a donor. �e goal being not to transmit anything that could harm a recipient and also not to cause any increased risk to the donor.”

�e donation process: What you need to know“Most patients are afraid to donate because they are fearful of pain, so the first thing to know is that the only organ that living donors can give are kidneys, partial liver transplants or partial lung transplants,” Dr. Zayas says. “Organ donation in the U.S. is highly regulated, and donors are put through extensive testing. Donors require more testing than the recipients do to ensure the reliability and function of their organs and that (the donors) will stay healthy for years after transplant.”

While some people may fear the financial implications of taking time off from work to donate, many states have enacted laws that provide paid leave for bone marrow and organ donors. “In Georgia, government employees are entitled to 30 days of paid time off to recover,” Dr. Zayas says. “You can also deduct up to $10,000 from your income taxes in Georgia if you are an organ donor.”

And for people who act on behalf of a deceased donor, they can rest assured that the body of their loved one is treated with respect and dignity throughout the entire donation process. “�e donor’s appearance following donation still allows for an open-casket funeral,” Cranon

says. “Once the organ or tissue recovery process is completed, the body is released to the donor’s family. From the time the donation process begins, it is usually completed within 24 to 36 hours, and the family may then proceed with funeral arrangements.”

Blood & Bone MarrowAccording to the American Red Cross, someone needs blood every two seconds in the U.S., and Type O-negative blood is always in high demand because it can be transfused to patients of all blood types. “You must be 18 to 65 years of age to donate blood because you have the best reserve,” Dr. Zayas says. “You must be infection free and cancer free, and free of hepatitis B, hepatitis C or active hepatitis A. You cannot have STDs or HIV, and you must have a certain body weight. Anyone with a BMI (body mass index) of less than 20 should not donate.”

�e blood donation process includes a mini-physical to check your temperature, blood pressure, pulse and hemoglobin to ensure it is safe for you to give blood. Since the average adult has about 10 pints of blood in their body, roughly one pint is given during a donation. �e entire process from the time you arrive to the time you leave takes about an hour and 15 minutes.

Bone marrow donation is a bit more complex, but the need for it is just as great. “Only 30 percent of patients who need a donor transplant have access to a fully matched related donor,” Kerns says. “�e others need to rely on unrelated donors to be able to have access to life saving transplants.”

�e first step to become a bone marrow donor is joining the Be �e Match Registry at www.marrow.org. If a doctor selects you as a match for a patient, you may be asked to donate bone marrow or cells from circulating blood (called Peripheral blood cell – or PBSC - donation). “A good donor for bone marrow is different than a good blood donor,” Dr. Zayas says. “You must be between 18 and 50 because stem cells are so important for bone marrow, which decrease after age 50.”

PBSC donation involves removing a donor’s blood through a sterile needle in one arm. �e blood is passed through a machine that separates out the cells used in transplants, and the remaining blood is returned through the other arm. Bone marrow donation, on the other hand, is a surgical procedure in which liquid marrow is withdrawn from the back of the donor’s pelvic bones using special, hollow needles. General or regional anesthesia is always used for this procedure, so donors feel no needle injections and no pain during marrow donation.

Kidneys“�e most common solid organ donated by a living person is a kidney,” Dr. Tan says. “If there are no potential issues such as high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity, a donor’s outcome after donating a kidney is excellent. �e available data indicates that people can live a normal, healthy life with a single kidney, and there is no impact of how long the donor lives.”

By becoming a living kidney donor, you will not only increase the supply of quality life-saving organs to those in need, but potentially reduce the costs associated with chronic kidney disease. “An increase in living donation also reduces the number of patients languishing on the waiting list and allows those who do not have living donors to ‘move up’ the list to potentially reduce their waiting time,” he says.

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Real-Life Stories of Donors & RecipientsMeredith Forrester After being shot during the day trader shooting in 1999, Meredith Forrester needed 115 pints of blood to save her life. Her parents were told that her chance of survival was one in a thousand. Fortunately, the blood she needed was available thanks to generous donations to the American Red Cross. Today, she is the chair of the American Red Cross Southern Blood Services Region board of directors and uses her experience to raise awareness about the importance of blood donation. “I’m extremely grateful to be alive, to have married an amazing man, to have two precious little girls and to have a fulfi lling career,” she says. “It’s so important to give back to the community and to teach my children the importance of doing so.” Today Forrester not only organizes blood drives but also donates blood herself. “The Red Cross has made an immeasurable impact on my life. Although nothing was ever asked in return of the 115 pints of blood I received, it truly has been an honor to volunteer with them. There are so many talented, passionate and selfl ess people there who are committed to the mission; it’s inspiring! I hope they never get sick of me, because I plan on volunteering and donating blood until the day I die.”

Becky Springer When Dunwoody resident Becky Springer contacted a rare bacterial infection in 2008, the condition became so life-threatening that doctors had to amputate her hands and feet to stop her organs from shutting down. After three months in the hospital and six weeks at a rehabilitation center, she was able to return home to her husband and three young daughters. But her failing kidneys still required weekly dialysis, and in 2009, she was placed on the kidney transplant list at the Piedmont Hospital Transplant Institute. Unfortunately, none of her relatives or friends were suitable donors.

Then Becky met a woman named Amy Otto through her neighborhood book club. Upon hearing Becky’s story, Amy volunteered to donate one of her kidneys to her new friend. When doctors determined that Amy was a six point (in other words, perfect) match, she didn’t hesitate to undergo the surgery to retrieve one of her kidneys. “I honestly believe God picked her. It was divine intervention,” Becky says. “The fact that I found a live kidney donor was unbelievable, and the fact that she was a six point match even more unbelievable.”

The transplant was successful, and today Becky no longer requires dialysis. The two women remain close friends, and with the help of their Dunwoody book club, they have organized a fundraiser to benefi t the Piedmont Transplant Institute. “Next to giving birth, giving an organ is truly the biggest and greatest gift that you can give to anybody,” Becky says. “I often say that I have a beautiful kidney from a beautiful person.”

Ashford JaggernauthAshford Jaggernauth of Marietta suffers from Berger disease, a rare kidney disorder that occurs when one of the body’s proteins that helps fi ght infections settles into the kidneys. As a result, he developed total kidney failure. One of his sisters donated her kidney in 1993, but earlier this year, Ashford required another transplant.He had hoped that his sister who lives in Trinidad would be a match this time, but this wasn’t the case. Ashford needed to fi nd another donor quickly, and as luck would have it, he received a kidney just fi ve months later. “Although I haven’t met my donor, he is truly an amazing person to donate his organ freely on behalf of someone else,” he says. “I am eternally grateful to him and to the doctors who carefully chose him as a match for me.” Ashford became part of what is called a “kidney chain,” which starts when an altruistic donor (a healthy person who donates a kidney without a specifi c person in mind) steps forward. But once the donor’s kidney is given to a recipient, that recipient must have a donor willing to give his or her kidney to another stranger. Fortunately Ashford’s sister was willing to help, so she fl ew from Trinidad to donate her kidney to another stranger in Colorado. “I am deeply indebted to my sister and my donor for their unconditional love in freely giving their kidneys and enduring much pain during their operation, all for my benefi t and to allow me another chance to live,” Ashford says. “Every time I think about these acts of kindness, I am overwhelmed with the extent of the care and compassion of these precious people.”

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Real-Life Stories of Donors & RecipientsMeredith Forrester After being shot during the day trader shooting in 1999, Meredith Forrester needed 115 pints of blood to save her life. Her parents were told that her chance of survival was one in a thousand. Fortunately, the blood she needed was available thanks to generous donations to the American Red Cross. Today, she is the chair of the American Red Cross Southern Blood Services Region board of directors and uses her experience to raise awareness about the importance of blood donation. “I’m extremely grateful to be alive, to have married an amazing man, to have two precious little girls and to have a fulfi lling career,” she says. “It’s so important to give back to the community and to teach my children the importance of doing so.” Today Forrester not only organizes blood drives but also donates blood herself. “The Red Cross has made an immeasurable impact on my life. Although nothing was ever asked in return of the 115 pints of blood I received, it truly has been an honor to volunteer with them. There are so many talented, passionate and selfl ess people there who are committed to the mission; it’s inspiring! I hope they never get sick of me, because I plan on volunteering and donating blood until the day I die.”

Becky Springer When Dunwoody resident Becky Springer contacted a rare bacterial infection in 2008, the condition became so life-threatening that doctors had to amputate her hands and feet to stop her organs from shutting down. After three months in the hospital and six weeks at a rehabilitation center, she was able to return home to her husband and three young daughters. But her failing kidneys still required weekly dialysis, and in 2009, she was placed on the kidney transplant list at the Piedmont Hospital Transplant Institute. Unfortunately, none of her relatives or friends were suitable donors.

Then Becky met a woman named Amy Otto through her neighborhood book club. Upon hearing Becky’s story, Amy volunteered to donate one of her kidneys to her new friend. When doctors determined that Amy was a six point (in other words, perfect) match, she didn’t hesitate to undergo the surgery to retrieve one of her kidneys. “I honestly believe God picked her. It was divine intervention,” Becky says. “The fact that I found a live kidney donor was unbelievable, and the fact that she was a six point match even more unbelievable.”

The transplant was successful, and today Becky no longer requires dialysis. The two women remain close friends, and with the help of their Dunwoody book club, they have organized a fundraiser to benefi t the Piedmont Transplant Institute. “Next to giving birth, giving an organ is truly the biggest and greatest gift that you can give to anybody,” Becky says. “I often say that I have a beautiful kidney from a beautiful person.”

Ashford JaggernauthAshford Jaggernauth of Marietta suffers from Berger disease, a rare kidney disorder that occurs when one of the body’s proteins that helps fi ght infections settles into the kidneys. As a result, he developed total kidney failure. One of his sisters donated her kidney in 1993, but earlier this year, Ashford required another transplant.He had hoped that his sister who lives in Trinidad would be a match this time, but this wasn’t the case. Ashford needed to fi nd another donor quickly, and as luck would have it, he received a kidney just fi ve months later. “Although I haven’t met my donor, he is truly an amazing person to donate his organ freely on behalf of someone else,” he says. “I am eternally grateful to him and to the doctors who carefully chose him as a match for me.” Ashford became part of what is called a “kidney chain,” which starts when an altruistic donor (a healthy person who donates a kidney without a specifi c person in mind) steps forward. But once the donor’s kidney is given to a recipient, that recipient must have a donor willing to give his or her kidney to another stranger. Fortunately Ashford’s sister was willing to help, so she fl ew from Trinidad to donate her kidney to another stranger in Colorado. “I am deeply indebted to my sister and my donor for their unconditional love in freely giving their kidneys and enduring much pain during their operation, all for my benefi t and to allow me another chance to live,” Ashford says. “Every time I think about these acts of kindness, I am overwhelmed with the extent of the care and compassion of these precious people.”

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Becky Springer and her daughter Mary Catherine

Ashford Jaggernauth and his wife, Merle

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Editorial ResourcesAmerican Red Cross – www.redcrossblood.orgBe The Match – www.marrow.orgCord Blood Registry – www.cordblood.comDeKalb Medical – www.dekalbmedical.orgDonate Life Georgia – www.donatelifegeorgia.orgGeorgia Transplant Foundation – www.gatransplant.orgLifeLink Foundation – www.lifelinkfound.orgNorthside Hospital – www.northside.comPiedmont Hospital – www.piedmonthospital.orgU.S. Department of Health & Human Services – www.organdonor.gov

collection procedure is safe for both mother and baby, usually takes less than five minutes, and can be performed immediately after the birth. But because cord blood stem cells can only be collected at birth, it is important to make your banking decision well before your due date.

“Between June 1 and December 1, 2011, more than 1450 mothers agreed to have their newborn baby’s cord blood unit collected,” says Dr. Cathy Bonk, Immediate Past Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at DeKalb Medical. “From the units that were collected, 282 units met the standards for clinical-grade units and another 1200 units distributed for research purposes. What’s more, three people in the U.S. received stem cell transplants from cord blood units collected during this time period.”

�e need for minority participationBecause patients are most likely to match with someone of their own ethnicity, adding more diverse donors to the national registry increases the likelihood that all patients will find a life-saving match. Nobody knows this more than Dr. Zayas, who, just two years ago, was also a patient as he battled a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer.

“If you are Hispanic or Latino, there is a smaller pool of people from which they can test for a viable candidate,” he says. “In my case, it was nine months before I had a donor. We went to the international registry and found someone in Sao Paulo, Brazil, but he turned out not to be a good match. One of my brothers was a closer match than expected and good enough to go through process. �ank God we did that, because we are so blessed that I am alive.”

Today Dr. Zayas is cancer-free, but he continues to devote his time to orchestrating minority group bone marrow drives though local churches and synagogues in Atlanta. He’s also spearheaded a public awareness campaign in his native Puerto Rico, and he has even gotten members of his organ transplant team at Piedmont Hospital to sign up with the international registry. “In the bone marrow world, most people will die in 60 to 90 days waiting for a donor,” he says. “For every four people to come forward to be considered for bone marrow, only one will agree to do it for a stranger. Most people only want to donate for someone they love.”

How your donation can helpUnfortunately the trend in organ donation over the last five years has been less than encouraging. “�e rate of donation for both deceased and living donors has either flattened out or decreased, while the waiting list continues to grow at a rate of three to four percent every year,” Dr. Tan says. “Organ donation is an important public health issue because of the disparity between the number of patients awaiting transplantation and the number of available donors. Currently, there are approximately 100,000 patients awaiting solid organ transplantation. However, there were only 15,000 donors in 2011 (deceased and living).”

So if organ donation is something you’ve ever considered, now could be the perfect time to enroll with your state’s registry. You never know – someday you could be a silent hero in the life of another person.

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�e practice of yoga dates back thousands of years, and is still popular today for its physical and

mental benefits. Yoga, which means “to join or yoke together,” aims to stretch the body and spirit through measured breathing and

different poses.

According to the American Yoga Association, the techniques date back more than 5,000 years, and the whole system of yoga is built on three main structures: exercise, breathing and meditation.

Newcomers to yoga will see many different benefits. “After just a few classes, yoga will begin

to reshape the body, working towards optimizing strength, flexibility and tuning up all of the body’s systems,” explains Jeff Sousa of Ember Hot Yoga. “However, from the first class, and then all along

the way, the main benefit is just how you feel after practicing. New students notice more energy, less stress and anxiety, and increased focus.” John Merideth, the founder and director of OnlYoga adds, “Yoga can lower blood pressure, alleviate diabetes, allow better concentration, and improve overall fitness and well-being.”

With all the different types of yoga out there, make sure you ask yourself why you want to try it and use that as a guideline to find the one that is right for you.

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How to Choose: Assess Your ConditionDepending on your level of physical fitness and any medical issues you may have, it’s best to shop around before deciding on a specific practice. Merideth explains that while many people want to achieve peak physical fitness, others are recovering from major illness and need a gentle practice.

“Choosing a style is more about exploration than anything else. Find a class and teacher that keep you coming back for more,” says Meryl Arnett, a lululemon ambassador who teaches at Atlanta Hot Yoga and Ember Hot Yoga. “Not all yoga classes are created equal. I often see new students exploring yoga after injury. Look for something therapeutic or alignment-based.”

As with any new fitness class, you are trying for the first time, make sure to speak with your primary care physician if you have any concerns about your health limitations. “Check with your doctor and talk about intentions so we can enter the journey safely together,” says Lisa Agostoni of Charmed Yoga. “It’s critical that new students tell instructors of any injuries, illnesses or medical conditions - past or present - so we can make modifications.”

Yoga is not only being practiced inside studios, but also in parks and other outdoor venues making it even more accessible. “To see people come together in an outdoor community yoga environment is an amazing experience – it connects them and grounds them,” says manager at exhale Atlanta, Anne-Marie Berte, a yogi who has taught and organized several outdoor yoga events. “I think more and more people are gravitating towards yoga because of the strong need to let go of stress, reconnect with themselves and also with others.”

Yoga Over 40Concerned that you’ve started yoga too late in life? Instructors say not to worry. According to Arnett, yoga is for all ages, body types and fitness levels. “�e most common thing I hear is ‘but I’m not flexible,’” she says. “I promise this does not matter. �e purpose of class is to build flexibility and strength slowly and safely. �ere are as many variations of each pose as there are body types. Your teacher will find modifications that are right for you.”

2012 Readers’ Choice/Facebook FavesNeda Draupadi Honarvar, E-RYTI am the owner of Tough Love Yoga, the creator of Metal Yoga and a current yoga ambassador for Lululemon Athletica. My love for teaching is second only to my passion for learning, and believing that being a student of yoga has and continues to transform the capacity and potential of my mind, body and heart. I have studied yoga for over 12 years and have completed 200 hour certifications in Classical Hatha yoga and Kali Natha yoga, and have completed Anusara Immersion and Level 1 Anusara Teacher Training.

What other types of life improvement do you practice? Yoga and meditation are my true loves, but I also love hiking as an alternative means to ground through my body and clear my mind.

What piece of advice would you give a first-timer? Yoga is a practice. It’s a lifelong relationship that will nourish and transform you, but just like every other relationship, there are challenges. Don’t give up. Be open, have fun and try not to take yourself too seriously or give yourself a hard time, especially when you’re doing something that’s difficult. Try to approach your challenges with excitement rather than frustration. Stay devoted and work through them. I promise it’s worth it.

Favorite inspirational quote, mantra or saying: A Native American wise man once said there were always two dogs inside of him fighting–a good dog and a bad dog. When asked, ‘Which one wins?’ he replied, ‘The one I feed.’

Helen NovielloI received a B.S. in health and physical education as well as numerous fitness and yoga teaching certifications, and have been working and teaching in the health, wellness and fitness industry for 35 years, teaching yoga for 25. I teach yoga at my private studio, Yoga By Helen. My very eclectic flow style of teaching is non-competitive, spiritual and nurturing. In addition to how incredibly centered teaching yoga makes me feel, the biggest joy of sharing my love of yoga is seeing the bliss it creates in my students.

What other types of life improvement do you practice? In addition to practicing yoga and meditation, I live a very holistic lifestyle including organic, whole food nutrition, organic natural cosmetics, supplements, herbal teas, aromatherapy and alternative health. I feel it is a must to get into nature for a walk everyday.

What piece of advice would you give a first-timer? Yoga is about what feels good for you. Do not compare, do not compete. It is important to find your own expression of yoga and not worry about what others are doing. Yoga is a blissful practice that should always feel good.

Favorite inspirational quote, mantra or saying: Words I strive to live by: “Have a smile in your heart, love and compassion in your intent finding gratitude in the gifts of each and every moment.”

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Rebecca GallaI took my first class on a whim 12 years ago. Yoga offered me this wonderful way to move my body and get my mind to stop thinking so much. In 2004, I completed a teacher training program recognized by the National Yoga Alliance. I also completed a YogaKids Foundations course to teach children’s yoga. I currently teach Vinyasa flow style yoga at Balance Yoga and love every minute of it.

What other types of life improvement do you practice? I meditate on a regular basis and try to perform random acts of kindness daily. I also love to bake and cook.

What piece of advice would you give a first-timer? I tell new people who stop by the studio requesting information about our classes just to come- we will take care of the rest.

Favorite inspirational quote, mantra or saying: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” —Maya Angelou

Astrid Santana After practicing yoga sporadically for the past 17 years, Astrid got serious about her yoga practice about seven years ago. Inspired by the profound personal growth and well-being she was able to cultivate from her work on her mat, Astrid became a certified teacher in the Pranakriya lineage. She currently teaches at Decatur Yoga and Pilates, Ember Hot Yoga, exhale spa and Tough Love Yoga.

What other types of life improvement do you practice? In addition to yoga, I also enjoy hiking, backpacking, camping, and generally exploring any forests, rivers, or mountains, all the while enjoying the company of my two rescue mutts, Leo and Loretta Lynn.

What piece of advice would you give a first-timer? If you are a first timer, congratulations on making it to your mat! This is the beginning of your journey. Our destination is not the “perfect pose.” We’re already perfect just where we are. The practice of yoga is a way of remembering that taking joy in where we are each day and embracing our own divine nature.

Favorite inspirational quote, mantra or saying: “It’s better to be a first rate version of yourself instead of a second rate version of somebody else.”—Judy Garland

Eleanora LiptonEleanora Lipton, Registered Polarity Educator and founding director of Intuitive Yoga believes, “If you can breathe, you can do yoga!” Intuitive Yoga, energy principles of Polarity Therapy combined with Hatha yoga and 30 years of practice is taught at the Atlanta Polarity & Intuitive Yoga Center, Park Place, and Living Foods Institute.

What other types of life improvement do you practice? I walk a lot. I walk with friends, clients and by myself. I grow plants, lots of them. I love most all outdoor activity. I meditate a lot.

What piece of advice would you give a first-timer? Find a teacher you know will hold your highest interest and safety above all else.

Favorite inspirational quote, mantra or saying: “Breathe into the tension, smile into your body/temple.”

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Pam SharpeI am an Atlanta native and have enjoyed teaching yoga for over 20 years. My certifications include: Kripalu yoga (200 hours), and additional 500 hour certification through Esther Myers of Toronto, Canada. I especially enjoy working with singers, performers and seniors. Yoga is a lovely gift to be shared with each unique individual.

What other types of life improvement do you practice? I am an accomplished singer, actor, artist, reflexologist and master’s swimmer. I am also the proud mom to two beautiful golden retrievers and a cat, and wife to my great husband, Ken.

What piece of advice would you give a first-timer? I would say find a very experienced teacher, start slowly and have fun. If it isn’t fun, it isn’t worth doing.

Favorite inspirational quote, mantra or saying: In the words of yoga teacher, Vanda Scaravelli, “For once…be simple!”

Jacob McLendon I am a Nesta and BodyFlow certified yoga instructor and have been teaching for over eight years. My teaching style is a mix of Ashtanga and Vinyasa.

What other types of life improvement do you practice? I am an avid participant in CrossFit as well as other fitness programs

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What piece of advice would you give a first-timer? Don’t rush it. Take your time and the changes will come.

Favorite inspirational quote, mantra or saying: “Life, its choices and its practices are relative to the practitioner.”

Cindy OlahI have been practicing yoga for 15 years and became a 200 hour registered yoga teacher in 2002. I received my Anusara Inspired Yoga license in 2010 and I’m also a Reiki Master. I opened Sacred Garden Yoga in 2003, which is where I teach and practice. This beautiful practice has empowered me and cultivates a teaching style that is dynamic, heart opening, grounding and transformative.

What other types of life improvement do you practice? I run about 20 miles a week and my husband and I have been avid salsa dancers for 12 years. I also meditate and journal regularly.

What piece of advice would you give a first-timer? Do not get discouraged! You are never too old, too out of shape, too stiff or too bad to start a new endeavor. Give yourself time to learn and get better because you are worth it.

Favorite inspirational quote, mantra or saying: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” —Marianne Williamson

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Rebecca GallaI took my first class on a whim 12 years ago. Yoga offered me this wonderful way to move my body and get my mind to stop thinking so much. In 2004, I completed a teacher training program recognized by the National Yoga Alliance. I also completed a YogaKids Foundations course to teach children’s yoga. I currently teach Vinyasa flow style yoga at Balance Yoga and love every minute of it.

What other types of life improvement do you practice? I meditate on a regular basis and try to perform random acts of kindness daily. I also love to bake and cook.

What piece of advice would you give a first-timer? I tell new people who stop by the studio requesting information about our classes just to come- we will take care of the rest.

Favorite inspirational quote, mantra or saying: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” —Maya Angelou

Astrid Santana After practicing yoga sporadically for the past 17 years, Astrid got serious about her yoga practice about seven years ago. Inspired by the profound personal growth and well-being she was able to cultivate from her work on her mat, Astrid became a certified teacher in the Pranakriya lineage. She currently teaches at Decatur Yoga and Pilates, Ember Hot Yoga, exhale spa and Tough Love Yoga.

What other types of life improvement do you practice? In addition to yoga, I also enjoy hiking, backpacking, camping, and generally exploring any forests, rivers, or mountains, all the while enjoying the company of my two rescue mutts, Leo and Loretta Lynn.

What piece of advice would you give a first-timer? If you are a first timer, congratulations on making it to your mat! This is the beginning of your journey. Our destination is not the “perfect pose.” We’re already perfect just where we are. The practice of yoga is a way of remembering that taking joy in where we are each day and embracing our own divine nature.

Favorite inspirational quote, mantra or saying: “It’s better to be a first rate version of yourself instead of a second rate version of somebody else.”—Judy Garland

Eleanora LiptonEleanora Lipton, Registered Polarity Educator and founding director of Intuitive Yoga believes, “If you can breathe, you can do yoga!” Intuitive Yoga, energy principles of Polarity Therapy combined with Hatha yoga and 30 years of practice is taught at the Atlanta Polarity & Intuitive Yoga Center, Park Place, and Living Foods Institute.

What other types of life improvement do you practice? I walk a lot. I walk with friends, clients and by myself. I grow plants, lots of them. I love most all outdoor activity. I meditate a lot.

What piece of advice would you give a first-timer? Find a teacher you know will hold your highest interest and safety above all else.

Favorite inspirational quote, mantra or saying: “Breathe into the tension, smile into your body/temple.”

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What other types of life improvement do you practice? I am an accomplished singer, actor, artist, reflexologist and master’s swimmer. I am also the proud mom to two beautiful golden retrievers and a cat, and wife to my great husband, Ken.

What piece of advice would you give a first-timer? I would say find a very experienced teacher, start slowly and have fun. If it isn’t fun, it isn’t worth doing.

Favorite inspirational quote, mantra or saying: In the words of yoga teacher, Vanda Scaravelli, “For once…be simple!”

Jacob McLendon I am a Nesta and BodyFlow certified yoga instructor and have been teaching for over eight years. My teaching style is a mix of Ashtanga and Vinyasa.

What other types of life improvement do you practice? I am an avid participant in CrossFit as well as other fitness programs

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What piece of advice would you give a first-timer? Don’t rush it. Take your time and the changes will come.

Favorite inspirational quote, mantra or saying: “Life, its choices and its practices are relative to the practitioner.”

Cindy OlahI have been practicing yoga for 15 years and became a 200 hour registered yoga teacher in 2002. I received my Anusara Inspired Yoga license in 2010 and I’m also a Reiki Master. I opened Sacred Garden Yoga in 2003, which is where I teach and practice. This beautiful practice has empowered me and cultivates a teaching style that is dynamic, heart opening, grounding and transformative.

What other types of life improvement do you practice? I run about 20 miles a week and my husband and I have been avid salsa dancers for 12 years. I also meditate and journal regularly.

What piece of advice would you give a first-timer? Do not get discouraged! You are never too old, too out of shape, too stiff or too bad to start a new endeavor. Give yourself time to learn and get better because you are worth it.

Favorite inspirational quote, mantra or saying: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” —Marianne Williamson


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Yoga StylesIf you still haven’t decided which yoga is right for you, read on to discover the differences between Ashtanga, Yin and everything in between.

Hatha: �e most common yoga in the United States, emphasizing poses with breathing and meditation.

Try it: If you’re new to yoga and want to learn beginner’s poses, relaxation and meditation techniques to help you become more comfortable with yoga.

Iyengar: May benefit those in need of physical therapy through props like blocks, cushions and straps.

Try it: If you are more practiced at yoga poses, but want to gain better alignment through the use of different props.

Vinyasa: Translated “to flow,” constant movement through poses creating a high-energy workout.

Try it: If you find constant movement more exciting than simply stretching. �is type of yoga will incorporate flow sequences like “sun salutation” into the class.

Ashtanga: Meaning “eight-limbed,” a multi-pronged, demanding approach that suits ex-athletes who are used to moving quickly.

Try it: If you are more independent and like to move quickly through your day, but still like to maintain order in your life, this athletic form of yoga is for you.

Restorative: Incorporates the use of props to assist in relief of chronic stress, illness and injury.

Try it: If you want to combine yoga with other athletic activities, and also need to stretch out sore muscles. �is type of yoga uses props such as blankets to help you maintain a yoga position for 10 to 20 minutes.

Yin: Highlights deepening postures, stretching connective tissues, and creating greater flexibility.

Try it: If meditation or relaxation is your goal, this is the yoga for you. It is similar to restorative yoga in that the poses are held for long periods of time; however, in Yin yoga, the goal is deeper meditation.

Jivamukti: �is practice can involve music, scripture reading, and chanting. �e emphasis is more spiritual than physical.

Try it: If yoga is a more spiritual path for you than athletic, and if chanting while doing yoga doesn’t bother you. �is type of yoga has been adopted by celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Russell Simmons.

AcroYoga: �is yoga practice builds on communication, trust, and concentration to achieve acrobatic yoga sequences with two or three people.

Try it: If you work well with others, are experienced in yoga, and want more of a challenge, this is the new yoga class for you. Namaste.

Jeff SousaI found yoga in 2008 and dedicated much of my time since then to intense study. I received my certification to teach yoga from Sri Dharma Mittra in 2010 and now teach traditional Hatha Raja yoga and dynamic flowing Vinyasa classes. The light along my yogic path is made brighter by every student I come in contact with, that inspires me to teach every day.

What other types of life improvement do you practice? I am vegan. I also do some trail running, play drums, sail boats and love being on the ocean or in the mountains.

What piece of advice would you give a first-timer? Constant practice is the key to success.

Favorite inspirational quote, mantra or saying: “Be the change that you want to see in the world.”—Gandhi

Ashley BohanonYoga is refreshing for me, helping me feel strong inside and out. There is nothing better than sharing that! I’ve trained at Peachtree Yoga Center with grounded kids and study alignment-based yoga. I teach employees at CHOA as well as campers at Camp Strong4Life. I also teach at studios, schools and give private sessions.

What other types of life improvement do you practice? I think it’s important to constantly learn and grow in different areas. Lately I’ve been learning about meditation, healthy cooking, tennis, chess and recently signed up for my first half marathon.

What piece of advice would you give a first-timer? Relax. This is for you, and no one is watching you as much as you feel like they will.

Favorite inspirational quote, mantra or saying: “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” —Howard Thurman

Mandy WrightI discovered yoga and began my practice in 2003. In 2006 I was certified as a teacher. I am currently teaching at Atlanta Hot Yoga and Yoga Samadhi. I am trained in Vinyasa yoga and teach hot and power yoga as well. Using an applied knowledge of both anatomy and yoga, I also teach yoga to athletes at CrossFit Atlanta and CrossFit RX. People who practice yoga inspire me to do what I do, teachers and students alike. We share this practice and learn from one another as we make the journey. That is my inspiration.

What other types of life improvement do you practice? I do CrossFit and, from time to time, I still consider myself a runner.

What piece of advice would you give a first-timer? Be fearless.

Favorite inspirational quote, mantra or saying: “Run my dear, from anything that may not strengthen your precious budding wings.”—Hafiz Ph

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Yoga StylesIf you still haven’t decided which yoga is right for you, read on to discover the differences between Ashtanga, Yin and everything in between.

Hatha: �e most common yoga in the United States, emphasizing poses with breathing and meditation.

Try it: If you’re new to yoga and want to learn beginner’s poses, relaxation and meditation techniques to help you become more comfortable with yoga.

Iyengar: May benefit those in need of physical therapy through props like blocks, cushions and straps.

Try it: If you are more practiced at yoga poses, but want to gain better alignment through the use of different props.

Vinyasa: Translated “to flow,” constant movement through poses creating a high-energy workout.

Try it: If you find constant movement more exciting than simply stretching. �is type of yoga will incorporate flow sequences like “sun salutation” into the class.

Ashtanga: Meaning “eight-limbed,” a multi-pronged, demanding approach that suits ex-athletes who are used to moving quickly.

Try it: If you are more independent and like to move quickly through your day, but still like to maintain order in your life, this athletic form of yoga is for you.

Restorative: Incorporates the use of props to assist in relief of chronic stress, illness and injury.

Try it: If you want to combine yoga with other athletic activities, and also need to stretch out sore muscles. �is type of yoga uses props such as blankets to help you maintain a yoga position for 10 to 20 minutes.

Yin: Highlights deepening postures, stretching connective tissues, and creating greater flexibility.

Try it: If meditation or relaxation is your goal, this is the yoga for you. It is similar to restorative yoga in that the poses are held for long periods of time; however, in Yin yoga, the goal is deeper meditation.

Jivamukti: �is practice can involve music, scripture reading, and chanting. �e emphasis is more spiritual than physical.

Try it: If yoga is a more spiritual path for you than athletic, and if chanting while doing yoga doesn’t bother you. �is type of yoga has been adopted by celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Russell Simmons.

AcroYoga: �is yoga practice builds on communication, trust, and concentration to achieve acrobatic yoga sequences with two or three people.

Try it: If you work well with others, are experienced in yoga, and want more of a challenge, this is the new yoga class for you. Namaste.

Jeff SousaI found yoga in 2008 and dedicated much of my time since then to intense study. I received my certification to teach yoga from Sri Dharma Mittra in 2010 and now teach traditional Hatha Raja yoga and dynamic flowing Vinyasa classes. The light along my yogic path is made brighter by every student I come in contact with, that inspires me to teach every day.

What other types of life improvement do you practice? I am vegan. I also do some trail running, play drums, sail boats and love being on the ocean or in the mountains.

What piece of advice would you give a first-timer? Constant practice is the key to success.

Favorite inspirational quote, mantra or saying: “Be the change that you want to see in the world.”—Gandhi

Ashley BohanonYoga is refreshing for me, helping me feel strong inside and out. There is nothing better than sharing that! I’ve trained at Peachtree Yoga Center with grounded kids and study alignment-based yoga. I teach employees at CHOA as well as campers at Camp Strong4Life. I also teach at studios, schools and give private sessions.

What other types of life improvement do you practice? I think it’s important to constantly learn and grow in different areas. Lately I’ve been learning about meditation, healthy cooking, tennis, chess and recently signed up for my first half marathon.

What piece of advice would you give a first-timer? Relax. This is for you, and no one is watching you as much as you feel like they will.

Favorite inspirational quote, mantra or saying: “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” —Howard Thurman

Mandy WrightI discovered yoga and began my practice in 2003. In 2006 I was certified as a teacher. I am currently teaching at Atlanta Hot Yoga and Yoga Samadhi. I am trained in Vinyasa yoga and teach hot and power yoga as well. Using an applied knowledge of both anatomy and yoga, I also teach yoga to athletes at CrossFit Atlanta and CrossFit RX. People who practice yoga inspire me to do what I do, teachers and students alike. We share this practice and learn from one another as we make the journey. That is my inspiration.

What other types of life improvement do you practice? I do CrossFit and, from time to time, I still consider myself a runner.

What piece of advice would you give a first-timer? Be fearless.

Favorite inspirational quote, mantra or saying: “Run my dear, from anything that may not strengthen your precious budding wings.”—Hafiz Ph

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Malia HilliardI fell in love with yoga at 15 when my father took me to my first yoga retreat after I severely injured my back. The practice was Iyengar-based, therefore both powerful and therapeutic. Lyengar remains my greatest inspiration and after 10 years of studying, I developed my own teaching style that’s fluid, powerful, inspiring and fun. Now a Yoga Alliance Certified E-RYT-200 instructor I teach at several studios and host workshops and retreats globally. I am continually honored to witness the transformational power of yoga in my students and in myself.

What other types of life improvement do you practice? Having grown up in Hawaii, I live for the outdoors. I rock climb, paddleboard, swim and hike at every chance I get.

What piece of advice would you give a first-timer? Get out of your head. Feel your way through the practice, don’t think your way through. Don’t let your inherent need to be good at everything get in the way. Only then will your practice be safe, meaningful and fun.

Favorite inspirational quote, mantra or saying: “If you don’t like your circumstances change your attitudes.”—Ben Franklin

Damian Viera I discovered yoga as a massage therapist looking to learn more about alternative medicine and it immediately taught me how to care for myself in ways that no one had ever taught me before. I dove even deeper when meeting Baron Baptiste in 2000 and then Ana Forrest shortly after, two teachers who I am guided by today as I share my journey in yoga with my own students. I received my 200 hour yoga certification through YogaWorks and teach a Power Vinyasa Flow in several studios around Atlanta.

What other types of life improvement do you practice? I love riding motorcycles, rock climbing, playing capoeira and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. My main source of exercise is walking my amazing dog, Jane. I’m also a frustrated chess player.

What piece of advice would you give a first-timer? Everyone starts at

the beginning. Enjoy the process, every time you get on the mat you will be going to new places in your body.

Favorite inspirational quote, mantra or saying: A quote that continues to teach me to do more by doing less is from Ancient China. “Before enlightenment chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water.”

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John Merideth John is the director of onlYoga and teaches vigorous, creative Vinyasa flow and Ashtanga. As a swimmer and distance runner, he was drawn to yoga because of its demand for a perfect balance of strength, flexibility and endurance. With more than 22 years of personal practice and 20 years of teaching, John believes that yoga is meant to be a dynamic psycho/spiritual journey as much as it is a physical passage. John is continually inspired to teach by the profound transformation he sees in his students. He teaches at onlYoga, Exhale Spa and Ember Yoga and leads numerous trainings, workshops and retreats.

What other types of life improvement do you practice? I love to swim, run, climb, surf and play Frisbee and ball with my Jack Russell terriers. I also enjoy the intersection of yoga and technology, especially Apple Tech. I love to cook and garden. I am an education/research junkie and use sites like coursera.com to explore new areas.

What piece of advice would you give a first-timer? Learning is a lifelong process; if you can remember this every time you step on your mat you will avoid two of the biggest stumbling blocks: believing that there is a goal and taking yourself too seriously.

Favorite inspirational quote, mantra or saying: “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” —Steve Jobs

Althea Lawton-Thompson I have yoga certifications from Equinox, AAAI and YogaFit, and have been practicing since 1997. I lead instructor training, Anusara classes and guided meditation at my studio, Aerobics, Yoga & More. My sixth video in the Altheatized series is Soul Stretch, a gentle yoga routine. I am inspired by freedom and nature - I often practice outside.

What other types of life improvement do you practice? I practice Sajido martial arts,Tae Kwon Do and Pilates weekly, I mountain/nature trail hike monthly and I meditate and study philosophy daily.

What piece of advice would you give a first-timer? Be patient, listen to your body, and close your eyes (no competition with others or yourself).

Favorite inspirational quote, mantra or saying: “Confidence is the sexiest thing a woman can wear.”

Swami Jaya Devi Bhagavati I started practicing yoga and meditation from a book when I was 14 years old and found my first yoga teacher in my early twenties. I am certified in Hatha yoga, Kundalini yoga and Kali Natha yoga. I have taught all over Atlanta, and opened my own yoga studio, Kashi Atlanta, in 1998. I am an “urban yoga monk,” having taken sanyasin (monks) vows, dedicating my life to the path of yoga philosophy and to selfless service to our community. I am inspired by my students every day. I also get inspired by leading our Yoga Teachers Training Course - I love teaching the teachers. My own teacher, Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati, inspires me with her courage and humor.

What other types of life improvement do you practice? I love to meditate, chant, give, love and serve. At Kashi Atlanta, we have a Street Meals Program which feeds 20,000 people each year. We also have a Kashi KidsArt Program, where we go into the Atlanta Children’s Hospital and do art projects with the kids. And our Prison Yoga Project takes yoga and meditation into local women’s prisons. I find that so many people can benefit from the stress reducing practices both yoga and meditation offer.

What piece of advice would you give a first-timer? To find your rhythm, stay aware of your breath, and do not judge, yourself or anyone else. And to enjoy the practice. Yoga is about opening up and finding your deeper connection to your heart and your spirit. Use your practice to cultivate calm presence, so you can be happier on or off the mat.

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What other types of life improvement do you practice? Swimming, vegan diet.

What piece of advice would you give a first-timer? Come to the mat without expectations, comparisons to others, listen and do your best.

Favorite inspirational quote, mantra or saying: Everything is perfect, and nothing is permanent.

Leah CulbersonAs the Managing Director of Atlanta Hot Yoga, LLC and 500HR Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor, Leah’s 11 years of teaching yields a unique blend of expertise and focus. Her signature teaching style embodies a keen attention to detail and anatomic focus, intermingled with her emphasis on breath flow as the source of strength and depth in ones practice and evolutionary unfolding. Leah is inspired to teach by her belief in the healing modality of yoga - one she’s personally witnessed through her own 14 year yoga practice.

What other types of life improvement do you practice? I participated in various competitive sports as a gymnast, diver, tennis player, college cheerleader and distance runner. I am a purist and also flirt with vegetarianism with 95 percent success rate. I seek moderation as a way of life and being. I am also an avid reader and seeker of knowledge and wisdom.

What piece of advice would you give a first-timer? My advice for first timers is to jump into the practice with deep reverence and belief in the innate desire of the body, mind and spirits’ desire to express, be known and heal. The practice lends itself to improvisation, which is its risk, responsibility and strength.

Favorite inspirational quote, mantra or saying: “The truth will set you free.”

EDITORIAL RESOURCESAdrenaline Fitnes – www.adrenalinegx.comAerobics Yoga & More – www.aymfitness.comAmerican Yoga Association – www.americanyogaassociation.orgAtlanta Hot Yoga – www.atlantahotyoga.comAtlanta Polarity & Intuitive Yoga Center – www.atlantapolaritycenter.comBalance Yoga Atlanta – www.balanceyogaatlanta.comBody Awareness Studio – www.bodyawarenessstudio.comCharmed Yoga – www.charmedyoga.comEmber Hot Yoga – www.emberyoga.com

exhale mind body spa – www.exhalespa.comHealing Hearts LLC – www.healingheartenergy.comIna Yoga – www.inayoga.comKashi Atlanta Urban Yoga Ashram – www.kashiatlanta.orgNirvana Yoga – www.nirvanayogaatlanta.comOnlYoga – www.onlyoga.comPeachtree Yoga Center – www.peachtreeyoga.comSacred Garden Yoga – www.sacredgardenyoga.comTough Love Yoga – www.toughloveyoga.comYoga By Helen – www.yogabyhelen.com

Healing the Body - balance, energy, flow and meditationEnergetic Healing: An Alternative Path to WellbeingThose in search of healing are turning to alternative sources when traditional medicine alone falls short. Energetic Healing practitioner Mindy Strich, founder of Healing Hearts, LLC promotes this holistic approach as a complement to conventional Western medicine. Energetic Healing is based on the idea that the human body radiates energy in a three to four foot cocoon surrounding itself. Thoughts, experiences, emotions and belief systems originate in this �eld and are stored in our cells. Depletions and distortions in the �ow of energy can

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Meditation: Centering the Mind and BodyMeditative thinking is often overlooked in our busy schedules. However, just a few minutes of meditation per day can have positive long-term results. Leslie Clayton of Body Awareness Studio says that when we meditate even just 12 minutes each day, “we increase our memory and stimulate the area of the brain that is responsible for happiness. At the same time, we are decreasing the chemicals that cause stress and depression.” Clayton suggests meditation through movement as a form of exercise. Many exercises such as yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi and Qui Jong can be practiced while meditating. Create an environment that allows you to simply be with yourself and focus while moving through these exercises. Engage in breathing through the movements. Breathwork helps practitioners achieve centered focus, Clayton says, and “from this place we can truly bring our own essence and presence forward.”

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John Merideth John is the director of onlYoga and teaches vigorous, creative Vinyasa flow and Ashtanga. As a swimmer and distance runner, he was drawn to yoga because of its demand for a perfect balance of strength, flexibility and endurance. With more than 22 years of personal practice and 20 years of teaching, John believes that yoga is meant to be a dynamic psycho/spiritual journey as much as it is a physical passage. John is continually inspired to teach by the profound transformation he sees in his students. He teaches at onlYoga, Exhale Spa and Ember Yoga and leads numerous trainings, workshops and retreats.

What other types of life improvement do you practice? I love to swim, run, climb, surf and play Frisbee and ball with my Jack Russell terriers. I also enjoy the intersection of yoga and technology, especially Apple Tech. I love to cook and garden. I am an education/research junkie and use sites like coursera.com to explore new areas.

What piece of advice would you give a first-timer? Learning is a lifelong process; if you can remember this every time you step on your mat you will avoid two of the biggest stumbling blocks: believing that there is a goal and taking yourself too seriously.

Favorite inspirational quote, mantra or saying: “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” —Steve Jobs

Althea Lawton-Thompson I have yoga certifications from Equinox, AAAI and YogaFit, and have been practicing since 1997. I lead instructor training, Anusara classes and guided meditation at my studio, Aerobics, Yoga & More. My sixth video in the Altheatized series is Soul Stretch, a gentle yoga routine. I am inspired by freedom and nature - I often practice outside.

What other types of life improvement do you practice? I practice Sajido martial arts,Tae Kwon Do and Pilates weekly, I mountain/nature trail hike monthly and I meditate and study philosophy daily.

What piece of advice would you give a first-timer? Be patient, listen to your body, and close your eyes (no competition with others or yourself).

Favorite inspirational quote, mantra or saying: “Confidence is the sexiest thing a woman can wear.”

Swami Jaya Devi Bhagavati I started practicing yoga and meditation from a book when I was 14 years old and found my first yoga teacher in my early twenties. I am certified in Hatha yoga, Kundalini yoga and Kali Natha yoga. I have taught all over Atlanta, and opened my own yoga studio, Kashi Atlanta, in 1998. I am an “urban yoga monk,” having taken sanyasin (monks) vows, dedicating my life to the path of yoga philosophy and to selfless service to our community. I am inspired by my students every day. I also get inspired by leading our Yoga Teachers Training Course - I love teaching the teachers. My own teacher, Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati, inspires me with her courage and humor.

What other types of life improvement do you practice? I love to meditate, chant, give, love and serve. At Kashi Atlanta, we have a Street Meals Program which feeds 20,000 people each year. We also have a Kashi KidsArt Program, where we go into the Atlanta Children’s Hospital and do art projects with the kids. And our Prison Yoga Project takes yoga and meditation into local women’s prisons. I find that so many people can benefit from the stress reducing practices both yoga and meditation offer.

What piece of advice would you give a first-timer? To find your rhythm, stay aware of your breath, and do not judge, yourself or anyone else. And to enjoy the practice. Yoga is about opening up and finding your deeper connection to your heart and your spirit. Use your practice to cultivate calm presence, so you can be happier on or off the mat.

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Getting together with family over the holidays presents a unique—albeit delicate—opportunity to discuss finances with your parents. We live in a society where asking people about their money is considered rude. Many families are secretive about their savings. Despite the discomfort, consider how caring for your parents financially might impact your own future financial well-being.

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Mom and Dad, I want to talk to you about a sensitive subject that’s really important to both of us. I’m working with a financial advisor and they asked me this question:

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Do you have long-term care insurance? If not, have you considered looking into it?

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Like everything else, food has a history. In the past, people were directly connected to their food supply, but now we have a near total disconnect from it. In fact, we are totally dependent on others for food, and we have not been self-sufficient with our food supply since the late 1700s.

Long ago we were hunters and gatherers who searched and found food and water wherever it was present. When it was no longer available, we moved on to the next area. We were so in tune with our food that we even learned the migration patterns of animals and which plants were safe to eat. Of course, this was very healthy when available. But unfortunately it was unpredictable, and could barely sustain a small tribe.

The health issue we are faced with today is that we are genetically wired to thrive on this naturally obtained fuel. Our most valuable weapon to protect ourselves from what is sold is to be a knowledgeable label reader. A few simple rules of thumb are:

If it is sold in a bag or a can with a long shelf life, beware. These items are typically found in the aisles of your market. Healthier choices are usually on the perimeter of the store. Marketing slogans can be deceiving and misleading, so buyers beware.

If it was previously alive, there is a good chance it could be good for you. The label reading rules are as follows:

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• Conventional - Four digits and starts with a four. Grown with chemicals and pesticides.

• GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) - Five digits and starts with an eight. Grown unnaturally and genetically modified.

Being genetically wired for thousands of years, anything not organic is recognized by the body as non-self. The body will attempt to deal with this by sequestration or elimination. An optimally functioning nervous and immune system are important here. Either way, with overload, the body eventually breaks down, and the fuse box of symptoms starts to go off.

The current health care crisis in this country includes heart disease, cancer, diabetes and obesity, and this is a direct result of our sedentary lifestyle. The enormity of the pharmaceutical industry, agricultural industry and insurance industry is additional evidence of the calamity we can no longer afford.

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Grow Good Health at Home By Dr. Bruce Salzinger

Like everything else, food has a history. In the past, people were directly connected to their food supply, but now we have a near total disconnect from it. In fact, we are totally dependent on others for food, and we have not been self-sufficient with our food supply since the late 1700s.

Long ago we were hunters and gatherers who searched and found food and water wherever it was present. When it was no longer available, we moved on to the next area. We were so in tune with our food that we even learned the migration patterns of animals and which plants were safe to eat. Of course, this was very healthy when available. But unfortunately it was unpredictable, and could barely sustain a small tribe.

The health issue we are faced with today is that we are genetically wired to thrive on this naturally obtained fuel. Our most valuable weapon to protect ourselves from what is sold is to be a knowledgeable label reader. A few simple rules of thumb are:

If it is sold in a bag or a can with a long shelf life, beware. These items are typically found in the aisles of your market. Healthier choices are usually on the perimeter of the store. Marketing slogans can be deceiving and misleading, so buyers beware.

If it was previously alive, there is a good chance it could be good for you. The label reading rules are as follows:

• Organic - Five digits and starts with a nine. Grown naturally with no chemicals. Think ‘nine is divine’ to quote my good friend Mikki Douglas from Planet Mikki.

• Conventional - Four digits and starts with a four. Grown with chemicals and pesticides.

• GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) - Five digits and starts with an eight. Grown unnaturally and genetically modified.

Being genetically wired for thousands of years, anything not organic is recognized by the body as non-self. The body will attempt to deal with this by sequestration or elimination. An optimally functioning nervous and immune system are important here. Either way, with overload, the body eventually breaks down, and the fuse box of symptoms starts to go off.

The current health care crisis in this country includes heart disease, cancer, diabetes and obesity, and this is a direct result of our sedentary lifestyle. The enormity of the pharmaceutical industry, agricultural industry and insurance industry is additional evidence of the calamity we can no longer afford.

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Tread Lightly When Suspecting a Neuropathy

What is a neuropathy?Neuropathies are diseases of peripheral nerves, those that extend from the spinal cord to the rest of the body. There are many different types of peripheral nerves performing many different functions, and many different ways in which these nerves can be damaged. Because of this, neuropathies are a highly variable set of diseases, with different presentations and treatments.

How do I know I might have a neuropathy?Neuropathy causes different symptoms depending on which nerves are involved. Some neuropathies cause numbness, while others cause pain most typically described as burning or electrical. These symptoms are often, but not always, worse at night. Longer nerves are often affected earlier in the course of the disease, causing symptoms to appear fi rst in the feet and then progress upwards with time. Other neuropathies cause disruption of the involuntary aspects of the nervous system, leading to irregularities in pulse or blood pressure, reduced sweating, nausea, or other GI symptoms. One other commmon symptom is imbalance, especially in dark enviroments, caused by numbness in the feet.

What causes neuropathies?Some neuropathies are caused by other diseases, most commonly diabetes, but also others including thyroid disease, vitamin defi ciencies, or infl ammatory disease such as lupus. Others are caused by dysfunction of the immune system which causes it to attack peripheral nerves. In some cases, a defi nitive underlying cause for the neuropathy is never able to be identifi ed.

How are neuropathies diagnosed and treated?At Midtown Neurology, we use state of the art testing techniques to identify, characterize, and treat neuropathy, starting with a comprehensive history and physical examination to clarify the timecourse of the disease and to determine which nerve populations are affected. Laboratory testing can be used to look for underlying disease, and more specialized electrical testing can be used to clarify the distribution and severity of nerve dysfunction. In some cases, microscopic analysis of small nerve fi bers in the skin (a procedure known as a punch biopsy) can be used to further investigate the neuropathy.

Treatment of neuropathy depends on the results of these investigations. If an underlying cause is identifi ed, it can be treated; even in the cases in which the neuropathy cannot be reversed, this treatment can prevent progression of disease. Medications can also be used to reduce nerve irritability and counteract autonomic dysfunction, reducing the symptoms of neuropathy, even in cases where the neuropathy itself cannot be treated. Physical therapy is often helpful in cases where neuropathy causes loss of balance.

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Kaiser Permanente Georgia Takes on The Weight of the Nation

At Kaiser Permanente, “Thrive” is more than a tagline for our advertisements—it’s our mission. Nine million people nationwide and hundreds of thousands of Georgians have chosen us to provide their health coverage and health care, and that is a responsibility we take seriously.

Through a coordinated approach to care with a focus on preventive medicine, we strive to help our members achieve total health—mind, body and spirit. But there is an epidemic weighing us down, literally. Two out of three Americans are obese or overweight, placing them at a higher risk for chronic disease. So, Kaiser Permanente is partnering with several national organizations to take on The Weight of the Nation and guide communities to total health.

What is The Weight of the Nation?The Weight of the Nation is a public health campaign about the impact of obesity and excess weight. It centers on a four-part documentary series

that premiered on HBO earlier this year. This fall, the series continues with fi lms focused on children and families. Our goal is to raise awareness about the problem and spark conversations about solutions from living rooms to classrooms.

How Can I View The Weight of the Nation Documentary Films?Cable subscribers can view the documentaries on HBO. Check your local listings for air times. The fi lms are also available on HBO.com and iTunes at no charge. If you would like to host a screening event, you can request a free screening kit at http://theweightofthenation.hbo.com.

What is Kaiser Permanente Doing to Support Healthy Eating and Active Living in Atlanta?Kaiser Permanente Georgia supports a number of healthy living initiatives in the metro Atlanta area through our Community Benefi t program. We donated $2.5 million to develop the new Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail. The multi-use trail connecting Piedmont and Freedom parks provides Atlantans with a safe place to exercise. Kaiser Permanente Georgia also sponsors the Piedmont Park Green Market and provided grants to the Atlanta Community Food Bank and Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless to improve access to fresh, affordable produce.

What Steps Can I Take Now to Improve My Health?Exercise is medicine, and I prescribe it to my patients every day. Start a walking regimen—30 minutes a day, fi ve days a week. Everybodywalk.org, a Web site powered by Kaiser Permanente, is a great resource for locating walking groups and trails in your community, as well as learning about the vast health benefi ts of walking.

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Woodstock, Ga—Metro Atlanta parents planning on sending a child to college in the next few years, but who aren’t quite sure how to pay for it can now rest a little easier.

Jason Flurry, CFP® founder of the National Center For College Planning and Legacy partners Financial Group has been educating parents about what to do if they haven’t saved enough for college and retirement.

‘It’s really sad, but most parents we talk to have done really well � nancially, but never found the time to save for college, and now they’re facing a bill of $18,000-$50,000 a year. They don’t know who to turn to for help,’ he says. ‘Furthermore, most of the time, all they hear is to not even bother applying for any aid because they make too much money. However, most of the time, that is simply not true…even if they make a good six-� gure income.’

Jason would know, because he’s worked with over 1000 families in the last 16 years ranging from single moms to corporate CEO’s, and he swears he can help anyone get through the process and save a bundle….no matter how good of a student they have or how much money they make.

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North Metro parents will have several opportunities to hear Jason speak. He is teaching his free class ‘How to Give Your Kid a 4-Year College Education…Without Going Broke!’ throughout the year.

‘We’ll discuss everything from the greatest myths about the college process, to how to send your student to a fancy private school for less than the cost of a junior college…it’ll be like learning how to get a brand new Lexus for the price of a used pick up truck,’ he grins.

Topics will also include why private scholarships and 529 plans are a waste of time, how to double or even triple the amount of free money you receive from each school, and how to avoid the one mistake that will kill your chances of getting any money at all that almost every other parent will make this year, and much, much more.

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