October 2006

Features

Violence Transforms
The head of the Institute of Noetic Sciences pilots an exploration of transformation. by TRACI HUKILL

Mineral Immersion
Soak away what ails you, soak in what heals you, at a California hot (or cold) springs. by ELIZABETH BARKER

Fertility Wisdom
Dr. Angela C. Wu uses Eastern wisdom to undo infertility. by BY ROB SIDON

John Gray’s Next Chapter
Bestselling Venus and Mars author directs his gender expertise to whole health issues. by BOB CONDOR

Nature, Spirit, Myth
Oakland artist inspired by nature.

The Art and Grace of Being Doored
Our bike-commuting contributing editor recounts his smashup in downtown Chicago. by CHARLES SHAW

Departments

Whole Health
Is Eight Enough?
How to hydrate the right way for your body. by ANDREW MULHOLLAND

Body Talk
Everyday pain hurts less with meditation; the dark side of energy drinks; natural insomnia cures. by ELIZABETH BARKER

Food
Get Your Grub On
Eat your way to a better tomorrow. by LYNN PEEMOELLER

Medicine Eat Station: It Only Took 500 Years
Placid downtown restaurant makes vegetarian shojin cuisine worth the wait. by ANDREA BLUM

Go Greener
Turn Off, Tune In, Drop Out?
Before you quit your job and join an off-the-grid eco-topia out in the woods somewhere... by UMBRA FISK

Tune In
Creating the Life You Envision
Mirabai Devi on creativity by MIRABAI DEVI

Art & Soul
Techin’ Out the Trash
Digital Devices, Hidden Toxics, and Human Health. by ELIZABETH GROSSMAN

The Yoga of Sacred Sound and Chant
Deva Premal and Miten Play San Francisco. by TODD SPENCER

Reviews
Books, music, film.

Bestsellers