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Yogis who defy stereotypes share their joy

Yogis who defy stereotypes share their joy

Fields of Yogis is coming Aug. 23-25, and this year, the festival's message is, yoga is for everyone. Check out Lindsey Flannery's look at some yoga practitioners who defy the stereotype she describes below, and how this ancient practice aids in their physical healing...

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Explore outlying Iowa’s progressive gems

Explore outlying Iowa’s progressive gems

This is the first in an occasional  series about progressive destinations located in outlying Iowa: shops, galleries, centers and watering holes located outside of the progressive “bubbles” of Johnson, Linn and Polk counties (Iowa City, Cedar Rapids and Des...

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Crystal healing therapy, in person

Crystal healing therapy, in person

If you’re looking to “let go” or have a feeling of meditative serenity, the crystal healing bed I experienced this month is not the way to go. But if you’re seeking to bridge gaps of mind, body and soul, I strongly recommend the crystal healing bed offered by ReAlive...

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The many sides of furries

The many sides of furries

What are furries all about, really? Interest in animal characters, and an acceptance of all kinds of people,” writes Abby Schultz.

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CBD oil and cannabis in Iowa: the basics

CBD oil and cannabis in Iowa: the basics

With laws about cannabis and CBD changing fast in Iowa, in nearby states and at the federal level, it can be overwhelming trying to keep up with what’s legal and what’s not, truth and fiction surrounding CBD and cannabis, and what to expect coming up. We’ve researched...

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