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muscles, fascia and ligaments and how any limitations may be effecting their function to do what they want to do. Well, let me tell you that there are muscles, joints, fascia and ligaments in the pelvis too! These structures are very important for many life functions like urinating, bowel movements, sexual activities and in women having babies. With all those functions happening to the pelvis and pelvic contents, things can happen. Surgery, disease of the abdomen or pelvic structures disrupt the function of this part of the body.
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A Matter of Perspective. I bet almost all of you looked at the photo on the right, and thought, “I wonder what that guy is doing with a glass next to his face?” Do not worry, there is a good explanation. Well, at least I think there is a good explanation. However, I will let you be the judge. Please read on. Look at that glass closely. Some of you may say, that the glass is half empty. Others may say that the glass is half full. Those of you that are precise might say the glass is 48% full or 52% empty. I do not plan to disagree with you. No matter what your perspective, half-full or half-empty or a certain percentage full or empty. Nevertheless, I believe that most of you will agree with the following statement: “You see the glass as partly full or partly empty.” I know for a fact that very few of you will agree with the following statement. “You see the glass as completely full.” Excellent! Let me give you some information that could potentially alter your perspective. A human being can survive for approximately 20 – 30 days without food. A human being can survive for about 2 – 3 days without water. A human being can survive for about 1 – 2 minutes without air. Look at the glass again with a different perspective. The bottom half of the glass contains something that you need to survive for the next 2 – 3 days. However, the top half of the glass contains something that you need to survive for the next 1 – 2 minutes. When you look at the glass with a different perspective, you may just begin to agree with the statement, “The glass is always completely full.”
What can happen? Here you go, get ready it is a long list in no particular order: constipation, urinary frequency, pelvic pain, pain with vaginal penetration, pain with or lack of orgasm (men and women), leakage of urine or feces with certain activities or without even knowing, urgency of urine or stool, invisible birth injuries to the pelvic muscles, organ prolapse, incisions from surgeries that bind down internally and externally, slow moving bowels, sexual dysfunction, chronic pain, abdominal bloating, back pain, pain with sitting, rectal conditions including hemorrhoids, abdominal separation (Diastasis recti), weak abdominals, pain with inserting a tampon or having a gynecological examination, inability to hold back gas, hypersensitivity of the clitoris, burning of the vaginal opening, bulging abdominals, erectile dysfunction and more. So I bet you didn’t realize that a specialized physical therapist can help people with the conditions mentioned above. Not just any physical therapist, but one who has traveled to take continuing education from the experts in this field, studied pelvic health, visceral health and specialized classes in women’s and men’s health. Look for a physical therapist who treats the entire person on what is called a biopsychosocial model of care. (See ad on page 6)
How you view it, is simply a matter of perspective. Dr. Atul Uchil is a motivational expert, an award winning author and the creator of the Bravo Motivation® system. Dr. Uchil, released his latest book, “If Not Now, When?”, in May, 2014. Through the story of the twists and turns of a wild trip to Thailand and a near-death experience, he reflects on his journey of finding peace of mind, as well as meaning, purpose and an awareness of what is important. (See ad on page 10)
Physical therapy for the pelvis and abdomen Women and men may experience pelvic pain, urinary or bowel urgency or leakage at some point in their lifetime. Often people seek medical help from their physicians for these conditions and undergo multiple tests, which are often. Many health care practitioners are not aware that there are physical therapists who are trained in the evaluation and treatment of the reproductive, gastro- intestinal, colo-rectal and urologic systems. Most people see a physical therapist in private practice after a orthopedic injury, which involves examination and treatment of the joint,
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Healing Secrets of Whole Body Cryotherapy Our Center offers Whole Body Cryotherapy (WBC), a unique service offered by only 50 wellness centers in the US . It was developed in Japan almost 40 years ago as a means for treating the pain and inflammation of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Since then, it has been used in Japan and throughout Europe. Multiple pilot studies, research and empirical (experiential) data showed that WBC works well on any inflammation, not only of arthritis, but fibromyalgia, lupus, Sjogren’s, neuropathy, and many others. WBC shows 98% of success in treating autoimmune diseases. WBC also promotes speedy after-surgical and trauma recovery. It has been available in US for the past 7 years and is being popularized by some well-known doctors. WBC has also proven to help with
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hormonal imbalance, moodiness and depression. Empirical data shows that WBC works great in relieving muscle sourness and tiredness after intense physical workouts. It provides a performance edge and has become very popular in many sports. WBC treatment is being successfully used in the Beauty Industry as well. WBC speeds up metabolism, and helps with weight loss. It offers a strong anti-aging quality by tightening up the skin and helping to fight cellulitis. How it Works: The WBC is administered in CryoSauna: a cylindrically shaped cabin with an open top. You stand with your head out of the sauna and your body is immersed in nitrogen vapor. It creates a temperature of -320 F similar to the temperature found in outer-space. While it may seem extremely cold, it is absolutely tolerable and very different from the cold we feel in everyday life. Usually our experience of cold involves water in some form: humidity in the air, rain or snow. Cold associated with water has a penetrating quality that goes deep down to the bones. Cold that comes from nitrogen vapor is very dry and only penetrates skin-deep making it very tolerable. Why WBC Treatments Work: WBC affects blood circulation. As cold sensors in the skin are activated, all blood supply is being drawn to the core . Once the cold air exposure subsides after 3 minutes of treatment; oxygenated blood flushes back to the tissues providing up to 3 times greater blood flow to the muscles and joints. Additionally, during the treatment, nerve activity is dampened thus minimizing pain signaling. The resultant pain relief lasts well beyond the treatment. As the skin’s nerve receptors are activated by the temperature, they activate the body’s survival mechanism. Once the procedure is completed (in less than 3 minutes) and the external stress is gone, the survival mechanism focuses on repairing the internal problems. The result is rapid recovery, pain cessation, feelings of energy and of well-being, firmer, healthier skin and overall decrease in the body’s inflammation. www.BucksCountySpa.com. Cryo Spa Natural Healing Center , 202 Holland Rd Ste 230 , Southampton PA 18966. 215355-3929. (See ad on page 23)
Dr. Weston Price’s ground-breaking book Nutrition and Physical Degeneration was published in 1939 (the book is in its 21st printing and is published by Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation). The book was the culmination of research that examined the primitive cultures of many parts of the world and how the introduction of the western diet caused dental disease and eventually lead to systemic ailments as well. For ten years he traveled the world and examined four-teen different primitive cultures, from the Eskimos of North America to the Island peoples of the Pacific, from the Pygmies of Africa to the dairy farmers of the Swiss Alps. In all cases when the people retained their native, natural diets, they were free of tooth decay and lived healthy, robust lives. When western foods (processed foods, sugar, white flour,pasteurized milk, etc) were introduced into the diets of the different cultures, all succumbed to dental disease and various illnesses. As a highly recognized ADA (American Dental Association) researcher and dental scholar, Dr. Price became keenly aware of a particular link between poor nutrition and physical development in children of all the cultures he studied. Consumption of non-native foods caused tooth decay, leading to early tooth loss that eventually affected the proper development of the dental arches (jaws) and thereby the normal growth of the face. Children who thrived on their natural diet developed straight, wide smiles with full broad faces. Children who ate a western diet had crowded, misaligned teeth and noticeably narrow, faces. Although his research was cut short by World War II, he accumulated enough facts and observations to publish his book and promote better nutrition for proper development and good health. It’s an ironic twist that in our advanced world, seven decades after Dr. Price’s research, we as a culture, demanding beautiful smiles and faces, resort to orthodontic and cosmetic treatments to undo damages caused by our poor choices in nutrition. Dr. Hyo Lim, Dental Wellness Centre, 216 Mall Blvd, King of Prussia, PA 19406. (See ad on page 19)
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Beautiful Smiles ... Naturally Dr. Hal Huggins passed away a few weeks ago and the world lost the most recognized figure in the battle to eliminate mercury fillings(silver fillings). He was the first to bring this issue to the main stream media, appearing in a segment on 60 Minutes in 1990 (check out the video on YouTube). He also wrote several popular books on the dangers and risks in dental treatment and advocated the safe and effective removal of mercury fillings and infected teeth. Dr. Huggins authored another less well known book titled, Why Raise Ugly Kids. Although the title may be a bit politically incorrect, the book contained healthy and helpful recommendations to aid in the proper development of children based on the research of a famous dentist, Dr. Weston Price.
In an era when there’s a pharmaceutical answer to almost any ailment, drug-free therapies to help pets experiencing loss of mobility and pain are effective natural treatments. Pharmaceuticals are not the only answer to an effective treatment in veterinary cases like postsurgical healing, wound care, on-going management of pain and swelling, or joint disease. Sometimes natural options are necessary due to possible drug interactions, unwanted side effects, or a pet parent’s preference in care. Acupuncture and cold laser therapy are two drug-free treatment options with proven results. Cold laser therapy is use of a low-level laser which does not require sedation and only takes minutes to administer to the affected area. Other than wearing protective eyewear, the dog or cat can rest comfortably in the arms of a pet parent or veterinary
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technician. Depending on the medical situation, a series of applications, spaced over days or weeks, is usually recommended for full treatment. Cold laser therapy is effective in treating: - Wounds (surgical and traumatic) and lesions - Mobility issues caused by muscle strain, fractures, joint disease and injuries to tendons or ligaments - Arthritis - Nerve damage When the laser beam is applied to the affected area, protons within the laser beam aid healing by increasing cellular function to help with better absorption of nutrients and cell reproduction. It works by: - Reducing inflammation of soft tissue - Increasing blood flow - Releasing fluid build-up in body tissue (edema) - Easing pain - Decreasing bacteria Acupuncture is another drug-free therapy option within alternate or holistic veterinary medicine. Tiny acupuncture needles are inserted into the skin where nerve bundles and blood vessels are located— called acupuncture or energy points—to improve blood circulation, oxygen flow, nerve stimulation, and the release of hormones that help relieve inflammation and pain. Acupuncture has gained acceptance with noticeable results. Dr. Ashlea Erk and Dr. Dave MacDonald are certified veterinary acupuncturists at Doylestown Veterinary Hospital. Numerous pets have received acupuncture treatments with owners reporting positive changes, including a renewed energy for playing or going for a walk within hours of a session, and a sustained improvement after several sessions. Integrative veterinary medicine at Doylestown Veterinary Hospital is a comprehensive approach to wellness that applies conventional and alternative veterinary medicine (CAVM) for the best treatment outcomes. Call Doylestown Veterinary Hospital today at 215-345-6000 to schedule an Exam & Consultation to discover how acupuncture or cold laser therapy can help your pet. (See ad on page 19)
Exciting Announcement We are pleased to announce some very exciting changes! We recently changed our name from Halteman Thermal Imaging to EZLifescan. We also moved our office one suite over in the same building to a larger, quieter space. We have been able to keep the same address but please note we do have a new phone number. We are still focusing on breast screenings that are 100% painless, no contact, radiation free and absolutely no side-effects, however please remember we also offer Full Body and Half body scans as well. We moved to a larger office so
we can offer additional beneficial services for you. So keep an eye out for future announcements of new services. Early detection saves lives! Please don’t put off scheduling your breast screening! Call today to schedule 484-624-5410. Thermography is a physiologic test that demonstrates heat patterns that are strongly indicative of underlying abnormality. Once abnormal heat is detected, follow-up procedures may be necessary to rule out or properly diagnose cancer and certain other diseases. If you are interested in learning how thermography may benefit you we have “Evenings with thermography” events coming up. January 13th and February 17th. Call to reserve your seat. Please call me if you have any questions! I am more than happy to answer! 484-624-5410 or email me at - Stephanie@EZLifescan.com. (See ad on page 4)
Do you know your purpose? As I prowled through my darkened house at 2 a.m., unable to sleep and dreading work the next day, I knew that God was trying to get my attention. Now, four years later, I know that he was trying to show me that my life was off track and that I was not living out his purpose for me. At the time I was a software engineer manager at Motorola, wellpaid, unfulfilled, and borderline insomniac. If you are faced with sleepless nights and dreary days, know that your restlessness is a calling. It is a yearning for something more. And if you’re starving for purpose, the first step is to consider how God created you. #1 Look at your gifts. Are you a leader, administrator, teacher or artist? Do friends call you for advice, encouragement, or a helping hand? What activities or tasks do you love to do? When you are using your gifts from God, you will feel fulfilled and alive. When you are living without purpose, you will feel drained and depleted. Think of a time when you felt that a task was fun and easy. This will shed light on what gifts God has given you. #2 Look at what you want to give. You have been given talents and gifts – believe it or not – and you must decide what difference you want to make in this life. What issues weigh on your heart? What problems can you solve? What wounds can you help people heal? Are you passionate about environmental issues? Do you volunteer at the local food bank? Do you have a heart for children with disabilities? Using your gifts to create positive impact will allow you to fulfill God’s purpose for your life. As I went through this process, I realized that God has equipped me with the gifts of mentoring, helping, and discernment. I feel fulfilled when I help people through the process of discovering their gifts, strengths and passions. That is why I became a Christian career coach and have dedicated my life to helping people find and live out God’s purpose for their lives.
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NutriMost Ultimate Fat Loss System Fast, Easy & Permanent - the Most Powerful Technology for a Better Life! Our cutting-edge NRF technology targets your specific hormone and nutrient imbalances. When we correct the underlying cause of your weight retention, losing weight becomes fast, easy and permanent.
Imagine yourself being 20 to 40 pounds lighter in just 40 days. It would take you months and months to lose that much weight with other programs, but this safe, doctor-supervised system works in just 6 weeks, guaranteed. NutriMost is an amazing, revolutionary weight-loss program that is sweeping America, and it can completely change your life! The NutriMost Difference: Other weight loss programs mistakenly focus almost entirely on the diet. We focus on the breakthrough technology that enables us to turn OFF fat storage and Turn ON Fat burning. It’s not your fault that it has been difficult to lose weight. Powerful chemicals in your food scramble and disrupt your hormones and neurotransmitters making your body resistant to weight loss and exercise. Utilizing NRF Technology, and the NutriMost Ultimate Fat Loss scan, we now have the state-of-the-art technology to assess nearly every factor of fat burning, fat storage and fat metabolism. The assessment includes organs, hormones, neurotransmitters, vitamins, minerals, toxins, heavy metals, parasites bacteria, viruses, mycoplasma, candida and biotoxins. With this scan, we are able to create a personalized and customized plan that will address your body’s top organ stressors as well as find the best products to balance those biological stressors. There are no drugs, no hormones. No exercise, no hunger or cravings, no prepackaged meals. It is doctor supervised for lasting results. You’ll clear out harmful toxins and balance your hormones as you lose fat at an unbelievable pace. And the best part? The results are permanent. Following your 40 days of fat loss, NutriMost will reset your metabolism and weight set point, so you can keep the weight off for good! All weight gain involves a hormonal component. To have lasting and permanent weight loss we must balance and correct the body’s hormones. The NutriMost Ultimate Fat Loss Scan has been programmed to help give your body the nutritional tools that it needs to overcome your specific imbalances and to bring your body into a very narrow hormonal range for optimum fat burning. This scan and the custom-
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Dr. Ben Grisafi has been the director of Grisafi Chiropractic since 1980. He is very excited about the new technology that we are introducing to improve our quality of life. The NRF scanner is a breakthrough system that helps us locate imbalances in the body’s biochemistry, hormones, neurotransmitters and biomarkers. This technology has effectively and safely helped thousands of patients dramatically change health profiles and quality of life for the better like never before. www.drbenfatloss.com 610-275-3355. 507 W. Germantown Pike, East Norriton, PA 19403. (See ad on page 48)
The Affordable Care Act and Your Taxes In 2010, when Congress passed the Affordable Care Act (commonly called Obamacare), the effects seemed far away to many of us. Now that 2014 is here, there will be several direct effects upon every American, with the requirement that all Americans of all ages obtain qualified health insurance for the entire year. The requirement to obtain health insurance applies to you individually as well as to anyone you claim as a dependent on your return. Several new forms will be issued to taxpayers this year, primarily Form 1095-A, B and C. Because much of the reporting for 2014 will be voluntary you may not receive any Forms 1095. Therefore you will need the following information: 1. Health insurer(s) for the year; 2. Number of months of coverage; 3. Members of your family covered by the above health insurance throughout the year; 4. Your county of residence all year. Of equal importance for 2014 are the multiple possibilities of tax mistakes made primarily by your dependent children who work in 2014. To avoid this mistake do not allow any dependent children to file their own return, particularly college students, and do not file them yourself. This guidance is meant to protect you from your children inadvertently costing you literally thousands of dollars in potential health care tax credits. We suggest seeking the advice of a licensed tax professional. For those of you who have received an advance payment of the Health Care credit by purchasing insurance through the Exchange, if you received a greater credit than allowed you will be forced to repay the excess with this year’s return.
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You are encouraged to visit www.Healthcare.gov when you have a chance just to see what is available to you in the form of insurance, and what premiums will really cost for your family so that you have a clear idea of the facts without a political or media based bias. The other aspects of the Affordable Care Act that no one is talking about are the two new surtaxes. Many people incorrectly believe that only high income Americans pay these surtaxes, but because the tax is not adjusted for inflation, within a few years all Americans will pay the additional surtaxes. You need to take steps now to plan for this event by utilizing every fridge benefit your employer offers. (See ad on pg 46)
Helping Families Find Peace Through Improved Mental Health Since 2008, Paley Therapy’s team of caring, and professional therapists have been treating the mental health needs of the Bucks County community. Tucked away in Doylestown, their office has become a safe haven for getting to the core of the issues that affect so many adults and adolescents. Through psychotherapy, individuals and families can learn tools which help them to combat stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Stacee Paley, the owner of Paley Therapy, sees communication problems at the root of many mental health symptoms. “We spend a lot of wasted time trying to get our needs met without asking, and this can lead to self-destructive behaviors such as substance abuse, marital affairs, and feelings of low self-worth. The role of therapy is to learn how to find healthier ways to communicate our needs, so we can improve our relationships with those around us.” These communication issues often spill over from our families of origin, into our current families. Breaking the pattern through therapy helps us to create a healthier family unit that will bring us peace and be a legacy to our future generations. Paley Therapy’s counselors help adults and children within struggling families to repair their relationships by improving communication and giving them tools and coping skills to handle their challenges. In addition to day, evening and weekend appointments, Paley Therapy has weekly support groups for Teens, Chemically Dependent Teens and for people who are struggling with Divorce. (See the Calendar Listings for more information.) Their therapists specialize in many issues, including Anxiety, Grief, Depression, Trauma, Stress Management, Postpartum and Infertility, Parenting Issues, Eating Disorders, Gender Identity, Chemical Dependency, Self-Harm, and Relationships. The importance of mental health to our overall well-being is recognized by experts, as well as the health insurance industry. That is why, in most cases, psychotherapy costs are covered by health insurance plans. Paley Therapy is in network with many insurance companies, and will submit insurance claims on your behalf. Call today, at 215-489-0900 to schedule an appointment with a Paley Therapy mental health professional. (See ad on p. 35)
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A Big Bowl of Cherries I’m outlining my second novel and I’m scared. What if I spend years writing and it’s a giant flop? What if I can’t even complete it? Any large goal can feel overwhelming, whether it concerns improving the quality of our relationships, fulfilling a life-long dream to travel the world, or pursuing a more satisfying career. It may seem safer to prevent disappointment by avoiding our desires altogether. One of the best lessons I ever learned about moving forward in the face of fear and possible rejection involved an exercise in which I was told to pretend I had a big bowl of delicious cherries. Then I had to offer these imaginary cherries to the person sitting next to me. This person had been instructed to refuse the cherries no matter what. I tried everything: I said I had grown the tree myself; no, she hated cherries. If she’d take just one nibble I would do her laundry for a year; no, she was deathly allergic to cherries; and finally, I told her they were magic cherries that wouldn’t kill her and would grant her three wishes. But she had the perfect answer to that, too—she didn’t believe in magic! I began enjoying the act of offering the cherries itself. My persistence and enthusiasm became increasingly more fun. Instead of her resenting me for continuing to offer her something she didn’t want, as I feared she might, we ended up laughing. In the end, I still had my full bowl of cherries. This is exactly the lesson of the exercise: When we take risks, our efforts may at first face rejection and failure, but, at the very worst, we’ll be where we started; ready and possibly stronger when we try again. Believing we can reach our goals can be challenging. It helps to acknowledge our fears and recognize the deep wells of resiliency we can dip into when we feel unsure. Reaching out for support is a sign of strength. When we set out knowing we are strong enough to overcome setbacks, we are saying “Yes,” to our desires. We crawl, then we walk, and soon we arrive. by Rachel Kobin. Rachel Kobin leads the Philadelphia Writers Workshop at The Resiliency Center in Flourtown, PA. The Resiliency Center (www.theresiliencycenter.com) provides counseling, health coaching, and acupuncture, educational programs, meditation and movement classes, and community events. (See ad on page 7)
for your Pets Acupuncture is a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. It is an ancient art that dates back over 8000 years to the Neolithic Period in China. Acupuncture can be defined as the stimulation of a specific point on the body by a specific method thus resulting in a specific homeostatic effect. The word acupuncture itself is derived from the Latin acus (needle) and
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Acupuncture and TCVM are initially quite foreign to the typical trained western mind. When one delves into such a new mindset, the differences can seem like an infinite abyss. However, we only need to remember that the goals of both are the same: to promote health and to prevent disease. Eastern medicine is empirical and based on thousands of years of observation while western medicine is case based and based on the scientific method. Eastern medicine is an art form which holistically embraces the individual and their entire lifestyle in contrast to western medicine which relies on technology and testing to ascertain information at a molecular, cellular, and organ level. And finally, eastern medicine uses a more energetic circular logic while western medicine uses a more mechanistic linear logic. Acupuncture has many uses in veterinary medicine especially when used in concert with traditional western medicine. Numerous studies have shown that acupuncture causes pain relief, regulates gastrointestinal motility, and has an anti-inflammatory effect. Acupuncture has also been shown regulate the immune and reproductive systems. The most common indications for acupuncture include musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis, back pain and intervertebral disc disease; neurological disorders such as seizures and paralysis; and gastrointestinal disorders such as vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. Other conditions such as asthma, behavioral problems, endocrine diseases, infertility, and renal failure can benefit greatly from acupuncture as well. Acupuncture and TCVM are amazing art forms that can greatly help veterinary patients. We simply have to bridge the mental gap between Eastern and Western medicine. By Carrie Hutchinson, VMD. (See ad on p. 23)
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pungare (to pierce). Specific acupoints on the body are termed shuxu and were identified by ancient Chinese people through empirical study. There are 361 known acupoints in human beings and 173 in animals. Modern research has shown that acupoints are located in areas where there is a high density of free nerve endings, arterioles, mast cells and lymphatic vessels. Numerous studies have indicated that stimulation of acupoints causes a release of serotonin, beta-endorphin, and other neurotransmitters.
Can meditation positively affect teenagers’ lives? Absolutely! Becoming more mindful helps adolescents better regulate how life circumstances impact their well-being. Encouraging a teenager’s non-judgmental awareness of themselves and their surroundings takes a safe and nurturing community that models compassion but also requires active participation. At Tinicum Art and Science, high school students are learning to calm their minds, stabilize their inner worlds and tap into their creativity before entering the classroom. continued on page 38
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Friday, January 2 REIKI SHARE Reiki is a safe healing and stress reduction technique that we all can benefit from. Join us at Tristana Yoga Studio from 7 - 9pm for this free event. Refreshments provided. 4095 Ferry Rd Doylestown, PA 18902 267245-4140 facebook.com/TristanaYogaStudio Friday, January 2 NAMASTE BABY YOGA CLASSES For caregivers and newborns to pre-walkers! Classes promote a stronger bond through physical movement and emotional connectedness. Postures improve strength, coordination, balance, and problem solving skills. Course runs for 8 consecutive Fridays 11 - 11:45am 1/2/15 - 2/20/15. Sign up for 4wks $70, 6wks $95, 8wks $120, or drop-in $18. Pre-registration required. Tristana Yoga Studio 4095 Ferry Rd Doylestown, PA 18902. 267-245-4140. facebook.com/ TristanaYogaStudio Saturday, January 3 REIKI 1 CERTIFICATION CLASS - BENSALEM PA. Awaken the healer within. learn the Ancient Sacred Japanese Healing technique to heal yourself and your family and friends.Beginners Class. Learn to feel the subtle chi energy of the aura in your hands and perform energy healing.Please see my website to for more dates and information www.healingwithinu.org Bensalem,Pa. (215) 245-1211 email healingwithinu@yahoo.com Saturday, January 3 OPEN HOUSE AT YOGA LOKA Hunterdon County’s premier Yoga studio is offering free classes Saturday January 3rd at 1:00 pm. Therapeutic Yoga class, Tai Chi, Yoga to Live Music, Teen Yoga, Back Care Class, Introduction to Yoga and Meditation, Drum circle and more will be offered. Discounted class blocks will be available. Please visit www.Yoga-Loka.com for the schedule. 908-268-7430, email Bonnie@yoga- loka.com. Located in Frenchtown, NJ. Sunday, January 4 REIKI LEVEL I the original energy healing system. Five-hour class, 11am to 4pm in Chalfont, PA. For more information contact Marion McGowen (267) 884-4034 or TranscendingParadigms.com. Tuesday, January 6 THE ANDARA GENESIS SPIRAL We will create the Genesis Spiral on this first full moon in 2015.Taking advantage of the energy we will set strong intentions for the upcoming year. We will begin at 7:15 in Doylestown, Pa 18901. Please RSVP at 215-345-1291 or email: Deb@AndaranLemurianEnergy.com to hold a space. There will be a donation basket provided. (See ad page 21)
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Wednesday, January 7 STRESS RELEASE WITHOUT MEDS using meditation and other relaxation techniques. Two-hour class, 7 to 9pm in Chalfont, PA. For more information contact Marion McGowen (267) 884-4034 or TranscendingParadigms.com. Wednesday, January 7 INTRO TO YOGA 6 WEEK COURSE Over the course of 6 weeks you will be introduced to the 8 limbs of yoga, the yogic breathing system, the Tristana Method, and how to safely approach and modify basic poses from the Primary Series. Wednesdays 5:35 - 6:50pm 1/7/15 - 2/11/15. $80, $65 for repeats, $108 for unlimited classes during the course. Discount given on class cards or monthly membership upon completing the course. Pre-registration required. Tristana Yoga Studio 4095 Ferry Rd Doylestown, PA 18902 267-245-4140 facebook.com/TristanaYogaStudio Wednesday, January 7 GROCERY STORE TOUR Start 2015 on the right foot! Join Wholistics for an informative grocery tour led by our women’s weight loss and nutrition experts. Learn how to read food labels, save money, and find nutritious foods. 6:30-8:30pm. Meet in upstairs seating area of Hennings Supermarket, 290 Main Street, Harleysville. Call 267-613-8246 to register. Space is limited. Women only. For more information, visit wholisticfitnessonline.com. Thursday, January 8 HOMEOPATHY DURING PREGNANCY: A SAFE NATURAL MEDICINE Homeopathic Study Group of Central Montgomery County. Dr. Linda Baker MD CCH will discuss the best homeopathic medicines for use during pregnancy including remedies for morning sickness, headaches and rashes as well as recommendations for remedies to have on hand for delivery. For more information contact Barb Dively, Coordinator at 215-6993391 or b2272@prodigy.net. 7:00pm at Plymouth Meeting Friends School, 2150 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462. (See ad page 47) Friday, January 9 SOUND JOURNEY OF THE CHAKRAS Experience a transformational journey through the seven wheels of consciousness. Feel the soundscape of Crystal Singing Bowls, Native Flutes, Gongs, Monochords, and other sound healing instruments re-frequencing each chakra (energy center) while finding your unique, dynamic balance. Dress comfortably. Bring your favorite pillow, blanket and yoga mat. Yoga Vibhuti, Southampton. 7-9 pm. Register in-studio or at www.yogavibhuti.com 215-514-6065 (See ad page 30) Saturday, January 10 WOMEN’S TOTAL CONTROL FITNESS PROGRAM Do you leak when you laugh, cough, or sneeze? Wonder why popular tummy exercise don’t
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work for you? Join our new medically based fitness program that will help improve bladder control, flatten your stomach, build a strong core, and even improve your love life. Call (267)613-8246 to register. Saturdays 10:30-11:45am. 8 weeks. Jan 10 - Feb 28. Space is limited. www.wholisticfitnessonline.com Saturday, January 10 REIKI LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATION Learn how to practice Reiki on yourself and others. The course will include the basic theory and history of Reiki, attunements to increase your access to the energy, detailed instructions for giving a session, explanations of various energy system theories and plenty of time to practice on your classmates during the training weekend. 2 Day Training. Visit wholebodyyogastudio.com or call 215-872-8373 (See ad page 28) Sunday, January 11 TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION PROGRAM Free Public Lecture on the benefits of the Transcendental Meditation Program will be held on Sunday, January 11 at 1:00 PM in the Doylestown area. The TM Program is widely known for lowering blood pressure, reducing stress and creating deep relaxation. Find out why over 6 million people have taken our course worldwide. Start living life to its fullest. Email csmith@tm.org or call 215-7834629 to sign up and find the location of the lecture. Seating is limited. Visit www.tm.org for more information. Tuesday, January 13 LEVEL I ESOTERIC HEALING Basic cleansing techniques and other approaches to healing. Two-hour class, 7pm to 9pm in Chalfont, PA. For more information contact Marion McGowen (267) 884-4034 or TranscendingParadigms.com. Tuesday, January 13 EVENING WITH THERMOGRAPHY You are invited to an Evening with Thermography at EZLifescan, 1808 Swamp Pike, Suite 200 in Gilbertsville @ 6:30pm. Come take a tour of our facility, have some refreshments and watch a slide show about thermal imaging not only for painless, radiation free breast screening but for full body scanning as well. There will be a question and answer time! Please call 484-624-5410 to RSVP or email me at Stephanie@EZLifescan.com as seating is limited. I look forward to meeting you! If you cannot attend the January evening, see February Calendar Listing for additional presentation date. (See ad page 4)
Yoga Nidra is translated as yogic sleep. Simply described it’s effortless relaxation. This very relaxing practice cultivates a deep rejuvenation for the mind and body. We will begin with gentle poses to warm up and open the body followed by pranayama. Through the sound of my voice, I will then lead you through a guided meditation. This is where your mind and body rest in a meditative state that exists between waking and sleeping allowing you to access deeper parts of yourself resulting in restorative and healing benefits. Thu Date: Jan 15 (See ad page 47) Thursday, January 15 REIKI I CERTIFICATION - 3 THURSDAY MORNINGS Feel relaxed and empowered. Accelerate healing, reduce or eliminate chronic pain, revitalize, energize and increase awareness. Enjoyable hands-on class. Receive the ability to transmit Reiki Energy to heal yourself, your family, friends, pets, and plants. Manual included. 10am-1pm Thursday 2/15, 22, & 29. Circle Of Miracles, 10 Beulah Road, New Britain, PA. Glenda Smith 267-218-4254 Reiki@Circleofmiracles.org www.circleofmiracles.org (See ad page 40) Friday, January 16 IET-INTEGRATED ENERGY THERAPY LEVELS 1, 2 & 3 WEEKEND CERTIFICATION CLASS Learn about Angels, esoterically dowse the auric field, accelerate intuition, interpret and compassionately release energy blocks resulting from Past Life Karma. Manifest dreams through the Soul Star Chakra, activating your soul’s purpose. Attend one or all levels. Newtown/area Friday 4:30-9:30, Sat/Sun 10-6, Rev Arianna Khrystyna Kahnn, IET/Reiki Master Instructor, ATP Clairvoyant Medium, 215 317-1940 www.divinelightwithin.com Saturday, January 17 WELLNESS WITH COLLEEN WORKSHP This interactive workshop will help you explore simple easy ways you can increase your health and wellness in your own home. Light lunch provided. Bonus:one question Angel Readings by AngelGirlAnne. Levittown, PA, 2:00p.m. Massagebycolleen.com, 267-338-6609, colleenquinn730@yahoo.com to reserve your spot. Saturday, January 17 FINDING A HOME FOR MOM AND DAD Techniques for the most difficult thing you may ever have to do. 11am until 4pm in Chalfont, PA. For more information contact Marion McGowen (267) 884-4034 or TranscendingParadigms.com.
Tuesday, January 13 4-WEEK SELF-HEALING MEDITATION CLASS 7-9PM Learn active meditation for beginners! Use guided visualization exercises to recognize, process and release the energy that doesn’t belong to you. Discover who you are underneath it all. Easy, powerful, fruitful and fun! Intuitive Energy School, Brad Hess, Director. 18 E 2nd St., Media, PA (610) 848-8334 iEnergySchool@gmail.com - www.IntuitiveEnergy.com (See ad page 45)
Saturday, January 17 WELLNESS WORKSHOP WITH ANGEL GIRL ANNE Join me at this wellness workshop and get to know your guardian angel. Learn at home tips for your health and wellness too. Light lunch. Levittown PA 2pm to reserve your spot Please email at connectwithyourguardianangel@aol.com,website connectwithyourgaurdianangelwithanne.com
Thursday, January 15 TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION PROGRAM Free Public Lecture on the benefits of the Transcendental Meditation Program will be held on Thursday, January 15 at 6:30 PM in the Doylestown area. The TM Program is widely known for lowering blood pressure, reducing stress and creating deep relaxation. Find out why over 6 million people have taken our course worldwide. Start living life to its fullest. Email csmith@tm.org or call 215-783-4629 to sign up and find the location of lecture. Seating limited. Visit www.tm.org for information.
Tuesday, January 20 MARTHA’S SINGLES SOCIAL CIRCLES Please Join us the third Tuesday night of every month. FREE Event. All Ages Welcome! Lots of Fun. Snacks/Beverages Provided. Mingle, talk and get to know each other. Learn something new. The Southampton Free Library 947 Street Rd, Southampton PA 18966 from 6 to 7:30 pm. Always a Topic relevant to Singles. Call Martha 215-584-0188 E-mail martha@marthassingles.com www.marthassingles.com Next month Feb. 17th. (See ad page 36)
Thursday, January 15 YOGA NIDRA WORKSHOP Goal: Releasing accumulated stress and tension leading to a renewed state of mind and body. Short Description:
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Michael Carroll for a deep meditative Yoga postures class, infused with pranayama to you awaken you mind and your body in Tantric style yoga. After class Q&A about our upcoming Teacher Training Fall 2015. Sign up online or call 215-699-0951, wholebodyyogastudio.com/workshop (See ad page 28) Wednesday, January 21 KEYS TO BUILDING IMMUNITY Join us to learn key information about building up immunity for the winter. You will leave with practical techniques you can implement right away. Presenters will be Linda Baker,MD CCH, Jeremy Wolf, ND and Margaret Brown RN. 7pm at Wellspring Homeopathic Care, 1811 Bethlehem Pike, Building B1, suite 211, Flourtown, PA 19031. To register: 215-247-4400 or homeopathy1@yahoo.com. (See ad page 47) Wednesday, January 21 LETTING GO: FORGIVENESS, the ultimate position of power. Two-hour class, 7pm to 9pm in Chalfont, PA. For more information contact Marion McGowen (267) 884-4034 or TranscendingParadigms.com. Friday, January 23 THE SCIENCE OF YOGA: EXPLORING THE SCIENTIFIC BASIS OF ANCIENT YOGA WISDOM 7 - 9pm $25 Discussion and asana practice. We’ll examine findings from neuroscience and psychology identifying the science- based benefits of yoga and discuss how to maximize these benefits in our physical practice. Basic yoga experience is encouraged, but not required. Sign up today! Tristana Yoga Studio 4095 Ferry Rd Doylestown, PA 18902 267-245-4140 facebook.com/TristanaYogaStudio Friday, January 23 CHAIR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Become a Pioneer in Yoga’s
Evolution. This certification will enable you to create therapeutic chair yoga classes as well as integrate valuable elements for private clients, clients who are suffering with chronic pain or illness, anxiety/depression, clients who are overweight, stiff baby boomers, office professionals and seniors. Open to yoga teachers, healing arts practicioners, OT’s, PT’s, CSW’s, RN’s and experienced yoga students. Cost: $360 (Early bird $260 by 1/10/15) Where: Cornerstone Center for Wellbeing, New Hope, PA Register: 215-862-2200 Information www.debkurilla.com Saturday, January 24 FAMILY YOGA 2:45 - 3:45pm $20 for 1 adult & 1 child, $6 each additional family member. Pre-registration required. Open to children ages 5 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Class led by Dawn Greenly, ECRYT 500. Tristana Yoga Studio 4095 Ferry Rd Doylestown PA 18902 267245-4140 facebook.com/TristanaYogaStudio Saturday, January 24 CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING 6 hours of CPR and First Aid training. 2 year certification. 1/24/15, 9am-2 pm School of Body Therapies, 760 Woodbourne RD. Langhorne, PA 19047 215-741-3888 (See ad page 3) Saturday, January 24 ONE MINUTE GURU Simple and powerful tools to clarify and enhance your life. 11am until 4pm in Chalfont, PA. For more information contact Marion McGowen (267) 884-4034 or TranscendingParadigms.com. Sunday, January 25 THE SUTRAS OF PATANJALI Yoga teaches us to make the most evolutionary choices at each crossroad. Tools for living can be found in this popular yogic text. Suggestion: read all or some of the book prior to the session
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and bring your questions. Don’t worry if you don’t understand some of what you read. Our discussion will address your questions. Yoga Vibhuti, Southampton. 10am-4pm. www.yogavibhuti.com 215- 514-6065 (See ad page 30) Monday, January 26 4 WEEK WOMEN’S BOOTCAMPS Women’s bootcamps are designed to incorporate specific techniques to assist women is losing excess body fat and toning muscles, particularly the arms, legs and abdominal muscles. Jan 26-Feb 21. 12 sessions. Morning and Evening/Weekend options available. Mon/Weds/Fri 5:45-6:45AM or Tues/Thurs 6:00-7:00pm and Sat 8:309:30am. Call 267-613-8246 to register. Wholistic Fitness, 217 Church Road, North Wales. www.wholisticfitnessonline.com Wednesday, January 28 CONTEMPLATING DIVORCE? Yes it’s difficult and painful but it doesn’t have to destroy you. Knowing your legal options and having a plan will save you emotionally and financially. Learn what’s best for you, how to avoid the common mistakes and stay in control. Lidia Alperovich, Esq & Patricia Governale, Divorce Coach, 1200 Bustleton Pike, #13, Feasterville (near Buck Hotel) 7-8pm FREE rsvp 267-544-5283 info www.seechangedivorcecoaching.com (See ad page 42) Wednesday, January 28 GOAL SETTING FOR YOUR HEALTH Wednesday, January 28 6:00 PM Complimentary Dinner 6:30 PM-8:00 PM Workshop Demonstrations and Questions & Answers Following Workshop Free Computerized Stress Spinal Evaluation & Chair Massage Included! Gorman Optimal Health Solutions 333 North Oxford Valley Rd. Suite 402 Fairless Hills, PA 19030 Must call to RSVP 215-9-HEALTH Visit www.Gorman-Health.com for more information.
Wednesday, January 28 CONSCIOUS CREATING! Everything is energy. We are constantly creating our inner & outer worlds in every moment. Imagine how much more joy, peace, love & laughter you would experience if you were truly a Conscious Creator! Learn how to achieve your highest vibratory state of manifestation, hold crystal clear intentions (without fear or limitation) and reclaim your power in this fun, interactive workshop. Erial, NJ. 856.498.1173 www.awakeningthemagic.com Sunday, February 1 CHAKRA YOGA Beat the winter blahs. Learn all about the body’s Chakra energy centers during two Sunday afternoon workshops from 1:00 to 4:00. Join us to explore yoga postures for alignment and to receive information about qualities related to each of the 7 Chakras.To be held in a warm and tranquil space in Doylestown. More information at 2159062275 or conniefenty@gmail.com Thursday, February 5 GROUP MASTERMIND NOW FORMING - 3 MONTH PROGRAM 7-9PM: Create massive shifts and positive results in 90 days or less. Facilitated by The Possibility Coaches, this group provides a heart- centered approach to self-empowerment and personal growth in a nurturing environment. Meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month starting February 5th. Location: Doylestown, PA or join us by phone. Pre-register: http:// www.possibilitycoaches.com/MastermindGroup.html or call 215-794-0135. Saturday, February 7 EFT LEVEL 1 & 2 THREE-DAY WORKSHOP Feb. 7th-9th (21CEs for NASW and NCBTMB) International Trainer, Practitioner and Co-author of
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the EFT Levels Certification coursebooks, Karin Davidson will guide you through basic and intermediate EFT Tapping. This simple yet revolutionary modality is sweeping the globe to resolve emotional issues, lower stress, ease pain, attract abundance and live happier. Help yourself and others-join us in Conshohocken. www.HowToTap.com/workshops Saturday, February 7 MAGIC HANDS - REIKI I FOR CHILDREN 1-5pm Ages 7-12. Reiki empowers children to heal themselves, pets, plants, and manage stress. Participants will be certified Level One Reiki practitioners. Certificate. Manual. Register: Annette Kroninger 215-343-0172 or Lynda Sands 215-657-0798; Circle Of Miracles, 10 Beulah Road, New Britain, PA Reiki@circleofmiracles.org www.circleofmiracles.org (See ad page 40) Sunday, February 8 COUPLES MASSAGE CLASS Learn some simple massage techniques and tips for couples or friends. Perfect for stress relief! Pre-registration required, space limited. 2/8/15 3pm-5pm, School of Body Therapies, 760 Woodbourne RD, Langhorne, PA 19047. 215-741-3888 call to register (See ad page 3) Tuesday, February 10 TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION PROGRAM Free Public Lecture on the benefits of the Transcendental Meditation Program will be held on Tuesday, February 10 at 6:30 PM in the Doylestown area. The TM Program is widely known for lowering blood pressure, reducing stress and creating deep relaxation. Find out why over 6 million people have taken our course worldwide. Start living life to its fullest. Email csmith@tm.org or call 215-7834629 to sign up and find the location of the lecture. Seating is limited. Visit www.tm.org for more information.
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Tuesday, February 10 AWAKENING YOUR PSYCHIC SELF Awaken & develop your natural intuitive, psychic gifts in this fun, interactive 5-part teleseminar workshop. Discover your primary channel, learn specific techniques to enhance your psychic abilities, experience meditations designed to open your conscious awareness, and bring more joy, power & spirit to all key areas of your life. All levels welcome! Janet Hensenne-Rosiak, Erial NJ. 856.498.1173 www.awakeningthemagic.com; dragonfly.girl@comcast.net Thursday, February 12 THE ANDARA GENESIS SPIRAL What better way to celibrate Valentines Day than to sit in a Spiral of Love and Peace?Sitting with the Genesis Spiral has been referred to by many as a feeling of deep love ,caring and peace. Join us as we gather at 7:15 PM to set our intentions. We will meet in Doylestown, Pa 18901 Please RSVP at 215-345-1291 or email Deb@AndaranLemurianEnergy.com to hold a seat.Donation basket provided. (See ad page 21) Thursday, February 12 HOLISTIC NURSING LIVE LECTURES Approved by the PSNA, Julie Lachman, Naturopathic Doctor, will be presenting 2 lectures: Nutritional Approach to Diabetes Type 2—Getting Beta Cells Back Online; and Supplements 101 for the Healthcare Provider. Additional topics by other presenters include Pain and the Power of the Mind, Surviving Cancer Holistically, and The Relationship of Aromatherapy and Ayurvedic Science. Come early for refreshments. Lehigh Carbon County Community College, Thursday, Feb 12, 4-9pm. 570-301-6861 or www.atecam.com or atebcam@gmail.com Friday, February 13 WINTER EVENT 2015 ME AND MY BIG MOUTH the power of your words.
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Two-hour class, 7pm to 9pm in Chalfont, PA. For more information contact Marion McGowen (267) 884-4034 or TranscendingParadigms.com. Saturday, February 14 EMBRACING SPIRITUAL FRONTIERS A Spiritual intensive to open your heart and manifest your future. Day One: Clear your energy field - release blocks, raise your frequency levels, and process. Your questions will be answered. Day Two: Deep meditation - working with the Circle of Light forgiveness and setting conditions to manifest your future. Your questions will be answered. Location: Circle of Miracles - 10 Beulah Road - New Britain, PA 18914 Dates and time: Sat.-Sun. February 14-15 From: 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm Register: Call Elizabeth Joyce at 215-996-0646 Saturday, February 14 VALENTINE’S DAY RESTORATIVE WORKSHOP Feeling stressed and tired during these cold winter months? Pamper yourself this Valentine’s Day weekend for a special two-hour Reiki & Restorative Yoga workshop with Andrea Bischoff. Relax and renew your mind, body and spirit as you lay in gentle, restful yoga poses cushioned with pillows, blankets and eye pillows. You will leave class feeling refreshed and rejuvenated on every level of your being. 2-4pm http://newtowntherapy.com/workshops/ (See ad pg 47) Tuesday, February 17 EVENING WITH THERMOGRAPHY You are invited to an Evening with Thermography at EZLifescan, 1808 Swamp Pike, Suite 200 in Gilbertsville @ 6:30pm. Come take a tour of our facility, have some refreshments and watch a slide show about thermal imaging not only for painless, radiation free breast screening but for full body scanning as well. There will be a question and answer time! Please call 484-624-5410 to RSVP or email me
at Stephanie@EZLifescan.com as seating is limited. I look forward to meeting you! If you cannot attend the February evening, see January Calendar Listing for additional presentation date. (See ad page 4) Wednesday, February 18 HOMEOPROPHYLAXIS: NATURAL PREVENTION OF DISEASE Learn about a natural way of preventing infectious diseases through the use of safe and effective homeopathic remedies. Get all your questions about Homeoprophylaxis answered. 7pm at Wellspring Homeopathic Care, 1811 Bethlehem Pike, Building B1, suite 211, Flourtown, Pa 19031. To register: 215-247-4400 or homeopathy1@yahoo.com (See ad page 47) Friday, February 20 REIKI II CERTIFICATION 2/20-21 Reiki power is increased, works faster and deeper. Learn to transmit Energy over distance and time. Learn how Reiki can be applied to situations, be sent into the future, help heal the past, eliminate habits, and enhance talents. Friday 6:30-9:30pm and Saturday 9am-6pm. Register by 2/13. Rev. Glenda Smith 267-218-4254 Circle Of Miracles, 10 Beulah Road, New Britain, PA. Reiki@circleofmiracles.org www.circleofmiracles.org (See ad page 40) Saturday, February 21 LEARN TO PAINT ON SILK Let your creativity flow with beautiful French textile dyes. Join artist Ute Arnold for this special one-day silk-painting workshop. 9:30-5:00 at Tyler Park Center for the Arts, Richboro, PA. tylerparkarts.org or (267) 218-0290 for more info. (See ad page 40) Saturday, February 21 PAST LIFE REGRESSION Attend a Past Life Party have fun as you start to
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discover all the buried knowledge and memories that make you who you are. 1pm to 4pm in Chalfont, PA. For more information contact Marion McGowen (267) 884-4034 or TranscendingParadigms.com. Saturday, February 21 LISA WILLIAMS LIVE Lisa Williams, star of the hit shows, ‘Life Among the Dead’ and ‘Voices from the Other Side’ is appearing Live at the Hilton Hotel, City Avenue, Philadelphia. She will share her amazing ability to communicate with those who have crossed over. Show time 2:00 pm. Show benefits Cancer Support Community Greater Philadelphia at Gilda’s Club. For more information visit www.cancersupportphiladelphia.org/news-events/LisaWilliams (See ad page 23)
begin at 1pm. Proceeds benefit Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club. Tickets are $20. Call 215-441-3290 ext 108 or visit our website at www.cancersupportphiladelphia.org/news-events/basket-bingo to register. (See ad page 23) Saturday, February 28 REIKI 1 CERTIFICATION CLASS -BENSALEM Awaken the healer within, while learning the Ancient Sacred Japanese Healing technique to heal yourself, family and friends. You will receive a Reiki healing treatment and learn to perform a Reiki healing Session for others. Receive guided meditations and four Attunements.This is a beginners class. 215-245-1211 healingwithinu@yahoo.com www.healingwithinu.org
Monday, February 23 ACT 31 CERTIFICATION Mandatory certification for all Massage Therapists or other healthcare workers. 3 hour initial certification. Space limited, pre-register at 215-741-3888. 6pm-9pm 2/23/15 (See ad page 3)
Friday, March 6 THETAHEALING BASICDNA CLASS Become a Certified ThetaHealer« in this amazing 3-day course. Connect with unconditional love & the theta brainwave state where all things are possible. Learn life-changing techniques to access & transform unconscious beliefs/programs at core, genetic, history & soul levels; Create positive feeling states; Deepen your Conscious Awareness & Divine Connection; Witness instantaneous healing; Activate/repair DNA; Retrieve soul fragments; Communicate with guides, angels & more. You will be forever changed. Book, Practitioner Manual and Certificate included. Instructor: Janet Hensenne-Rosiak, Erial NJ. March 6-8, 9a-5p. 856.498.1173 Janet@awakeninghemagic.com; www.awakeningthemagic.com
Wednesday, February 25 CONTEMPLATING DIVORCE? Yes it’s difficult and painful but it doesn’t have to destroy you. Knowing your legal options and having a plan will save you emotionally and financially. Learn what’s best for you, how to avoid the common mistakes and stay in control. Lidia Alperovich, Esq & Patricia Governale, Divorce Coach, 1200 Bustleton Pike #13, Feasterville (near Buck Hotel) 7-8pm FREE rsvp 267-544-5283 info www.seechangedivorcecoaching.com (See ad page 42)
Saturday, March 7 RADIANT LIGHT HOLISTIC HEALING & METAPHYSICAL EXPO March 7 & 8 Sat. 10-6 Sun. 10-5 Location - Inn at Reading 1040 North Park Road Wyomissing, Pa 19610 65 vendors sharing products, services, holistic healing, and knowledge to benefit your wellbeing Contact Rev. Sylvia for Booth availability at 484.706.9844 or visit the website for more public information www.radiantlightcenter.com free lectures all weekend with entrance (See ad page 42)
Wednesday, February 25 HOLISTIC SOLUTIONS TO STRESS! Wednesday, February 25 6:00 PM Complimentary Dinner 6:30 PM-8:00 PM Workshop Demonstrations and Questions & Answers Following Workshop Free Computerized Stress Spinal Evaluation & Chair Massage Included! Gorman Optimal Health Solutions 333 North Oxford Valley Rd. Suite 402 Fairless Hills, PA 19030 Must call to RSVP 215-9-HEALTH Visit www.Gorman-Health.com for more information
Friday, March 13 MONTE CARLO NIGHT Take a chance and join us for a Monte Carlo night to benefit Cancer Support Community Greater Philadelphia at Gilda’s Club at Maggio’s, 400 2nd Street Pike, Southampton, Pa. Call 215-441-3290 for more info: or visit www.cancersupportphiladelphia.org/news-events/ monte-carlo (See ad page 23)
Saturday, February 21 FAMILY YOGA 2:45 - 3:45pm $20 for 1 adult & 1 child, $6 each additional family member. Pre-registration required. Open to children ages 5 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Class led by Dawn Greenly, ECRYT 500. Tristana Yoga Studio 4095 Ferry Rd Doylestown PA 18902 267245-4140 facebook.com/TristanaYogaStudio
Thursday, February 26 FIBROMYALGIA MEDICAL YOGA SERIES Come and enjoy our 8 week medical yoga series for people diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. The class includes discussion, education and support in addition to very gentle yoga with Janet Drake, PT LCCE FACCE PYT-C. Janet’s personal experience with fibromyalgia lead her to yoga and she enjoys sharing her expertise with others. After completion of this series, participants can continue their journey by progressing to the next level of medical yoga classes offered weekly at Central Bucks Physical Therapy. We are located in Penns Court, 350 S. Main St. Suite 216 in Doylestown. Please contact the office at 215348-3260 to schedule your complimentary pre-screening. For more information on Central Bucks Physical Therapy, LLC please go to our website www.centralbuckspt.com. (See ad page 6) Saturday, February 28 BASKET BINGO Join us for our 16th Annual Longaberger Basket Bingo featuring baskets, auction, raffles, special games, 50/50, door prizes and more to be held at Westaby Hall in Fairless Hills. Doors open at 11am, games
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Sunday, March 15 EXPLORING FAITH THROUGH STORY AND METAPHOR The Center for Contemporary Mysticism, (contemporarymysticism.org) St. Paul’s Parish Hall, 22 E. Chestnut Hill Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118 2pm. Join essayist and playwright, Margaret Dulaney, as she explores her spiritual journey through stories of insight, wisdom and humor. Margaret is founder of the spoken word website Listen Well, with stories and essays of the spiritual and ethical variety. Free. Thursday, March 19 DEATH VALLEY VISION QUEST Join us for an 11-day vision quest in beautiful Death Valley, CA. Our quests include 4 days of teaching and preparation; a four day/night solo; and help in bringing your vision back to your daily life. For those wanting to live with passion, purpose, and authenticity, a vision quest is profound and often life-changing. For information: visit www.questforvision.com; Email sparrow@together.net; or call 802-387-6624 Wednesday, April 15 VISION QUEST: VALLEY OF THE GODS, UTAH Join us for an 11-day
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vision quest in stunning southeast Utah. Our quests include 4 days of teaching and preparation; a four day/night solo; and tools to bring your vision back to daily life. For those wanting to live with passion, purpose, and authenticity, a quest can be profound and often life-changing. For information: visit www.questforvision.com; Email sparrow@together.net; or call 802-3876624 Thursday, April 16 FIVE DAY PURIFCATION RETREAT IN THE HEART OF NEW HOPE Spring is an ideal time to purify the body. Get rid of fatty residues in the cells from heavy wintry foods. We will use herbs, husks and supplements to purify the physical body. The golden voice of Shyamji’s chanting will purify our feelings and thoughts. InnerTuning(R) movements, yoga and meditation will be practiced daily. Expect Transformation! April 16-21. 215-862- 3768. admin@chakrainstitute.com. Sunday, May 17 IRUN4LIFE iRun4Life Kids Only 3k, will be held at Doylestown Central Park, Doylestown, PA. The run starts at 9 a.m. The iRun4Life Kids Only 3k is open to all children kindergarten through sixth grade. Proceeds from this race benefit the iRun4Life non-profit organization assisting elementary schools in promoting fun non-competitive running programs that combat childhood obesity. For more information: www.iRun4Life.com or contact Gert@iRun4Life.com. Sponsorships are available.
Ongoing Activities PUPPY KINDERGARTEN Come and watch your puppy grow and learn in Puppy Kindergarten! Puppy Kindergarten is a puppy crash course for puppies aged 8-18 weeks old. This class’ main focuses are on socialization and puppyspecific issues such as housebreaking and nipping. Problem prevention and basic commands are also addressed. Puppies will be able to participate in supervised free-play. Classes at Rockledge Veterinary Clinic are held on Saturday mornings and are 6 weeks in length. Contact Lisa @ (215) 9000125. The cost of this course is $140. (See ad page 23) ARGENTINE TANGO CLUB OF DOYLESTOWN We meet every Monday in the Doylestown Boro, from 5-9 pm. Lessons for couples, groups or private are available. Free Practica. Currently meeting at Doylestown Friends Meeting, 95 East Oakland. Call Marc Hussner of Urban Tango for details. 215.929.9010 UNDERSTANDING A LOVED ONE’S STRUGGLE WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE This group will foster an environment of both learning and support for individuals with loved ones struggling with addiction. Educational discussions will cover physical, emotional, and neurological effects of substance use/dependence. Members of this group will be facilitated in discussions surrounding their own personal journeys, while each will be able to assess their needs in regards to resulting changes in relationship dynamics. Learning about familial and relationship roles, healthy boundaries, and communication styles will help members to cope in a healthy manner during difficult times. Group Meets every Wednesday, from 6-7:30pm Paley Therapy 275 S. Main Street, Suite 8 Doylestown, PA 18901 215 480- 9099 paleytherapy.com Stacee@PaleyTherapy.com (See ad page 35) A DIFFERENT KIND OF READING Thursday evening Life/Aura Readings. A unique view of yourself from an energy perspective. Who’s affecting you? What are you creating? Informative, friendly, down-to-earth and often life-
changing. We see, affirm and empower you, so you can create the life you want. Call for your appointment. Intuitive Energy School, Brad Hess, Director. 18 E 2nd St., Media, PA (610) 848-8334 iEnergySchool@gmail.com www.IntuitiveEnergy.com (See ad page 45) FREE ENERGY HEALING CLINIC EVERY WEDNESDAY 7-9 PM Good things happen here! Experience a different kind of energy healing in a casual, relaxed environment. Feel better and feel more like yourself. Have your boundaries and uniqueness appreciated. Drop in—no appointment needed. Intuitive Energy School, Brad Hess, Director. 18 E 2nd St., Media, PA (610) 848-8334 iEnergySchool@gmail.com - www.IntuitiveEnergy.com (See ad page 45) PEER GROUP FOR GIRLS AGES 13-19 Often, young girls feel alone in their struggles. With this in mind, we have created a group where adolescents who identify as female may come together and find that they are, in fact, in good company. We talk about many things, including school, relationships, loss, anxiety, depression, body image, personal issues, and cultural differences. Group Meets Every Monday from 4-5:45pm Paley Therapy 275 S. Main Street, Suite 8 Doylestown, PA 18901 215 489- 900 Stacee@PaleyTherapy.com (See ad page 35) DEALING WITH DIVORCE Divorce often creates emotional turmoil and instability within our personal lives and families. This group meets weekly to discuss coping strategies and to work through feelings surrounding the divorce process. Led by a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been treating Couples and Families since 1998, this support group is sure to be educational and full of valuable insights. Group Meets Mondays 7:309:00 pm Paley Therapy 275 S. Main Street, Suite 8 Doylestown, PA 18901 215 489-0900 Stacee@PaleyTherapy.com (See ad page 35) ANGER MANAGEMENT GROUPS (MEN & WOMEN) Begins: January 12, 2014 and runs every Monday for 11 Weeks COSTS:​ $75.00 Initial Intake Fee $50.00 One Time Registration Fee due prior to start of group (Non-Refundable). $495.00 Total Cost for Group *(Which may be paid out weekly at $45.00)  INTRODUCTION:  Anger Management groups are a 12 week course. Attendance and participation a must for the Certificate to be awarded at the end of the program.  OBJECTIVE:  Overview of Anger Management Treatment Events and Cues Anger control plans The Aggression Cycle Cognitive Restructure Anger and the Family, parts 1 and 2 Review Assertiveness Training and Conflict Resolution Model Review Closing and Certifications  Certificates of Completion are given at the end of the program. Program must be paid in full. Ira Bilofsky, LCSW 115 W. Montgomery Ave., Ste. 201, North Wales, PA 19454 (215) 661- 9515 ibilofsky@gmail.com 7 AM YOGA Weekdays 7-8 AM Awaken your body and center your mind. This class is designed to energize you and get your day started. A great way to start the day off on the right foot! Advanced Wellness 54 E. Oakland Ave Doylestown, on Facebook: Yoga at Advanced Wellness (See ad page 41) PRENATAL YOGA Sundays 10-11 AM, Taught by a mom of two, this gentle class is designed to support your changing body in a warm nurturing environment. We will focus on special breathing techniques as well as postures to relieve aches and pains, open the hips, and prepare you for the big day. -Advanced Wellness 54 E. Oakland Ave Doylestown; 215-290-3880; Facebook: Yoga at Advanced Wellness (See ad page 41) BEGINNER’S YOGA Weds 7:30-8:30 PM, This is yoga for the rest of us. Easy poses, no sweating, a great place to start if you’re a newbie or have
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been out of practice for a while. Yoga mats are available. Try a first class for FREE! Advanced Wellness 54 E. Oakland Ave Doylestown, on Facebook: Yoga at Advanced Wellness (See ad page 41) TRIBAL BELLY DANCE CLASSES Fitness made fun! Improve strength, stamina, and flexibility while learning this beautiful art form. Day, evening, and weekend classes, beginner through advanced levels, as well as specialty skills. Open to women of all ages, shapes, and ability levels. Tribal Bellies Dance Studio, 1810 County Line Rd, Huntingdon Valley, PA. (see website for full class schedule) www.tribalbelliesstudio.com 215-504-9732 CHAIR YOGA:WEAR COMFY CLOTHES AND BREATHE, STRETCH & RELAX IN CONGENIAL COMPANY. Practice yoga seated on a chair every Thursday from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. at Falls Township Senior Ctr., 282 Trenton Rd., Fairless Hills, PA. $3. Open to all levels of experience. Contact info: 215-547-6563 or www.fallstwpseniorcenter.org/, fallstwpsrctr@aol.com CHAIR YOGA:WEAR COMFY CLOTHES AND BREATHE, STRETCH & RELAX IN CONGENIAL COMPANY. Every Monday, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Neshaminy Senior Citizens Center, 1842 Brownsville Rd., Trevose, PA. $3. For more information, call 215-355-6967, neshaminyac.org/, administration@neshaminy.org PUPPY SOCIAL HOUR Free Puppy Social Hour at Holiday House Pet Resort & Doylestown Veterinary Hospital every Thursday from 7-8pm. Socializing your puppy with other people and pets is a great way to build a bond with your new best friend, to begin a training program, to meet other pet parents and to meet experts on pet care and best practices. Classes fill quickly. Call 215-345-6960 to register. Call Doylestown Veterinary Hospital
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7 AM YOGA Every Weekday 7-8 AM; Awaken your body and center your mind. This class is designed to energize you and get your day started. A great way to start the day off on the right foot! Ask about our discounted deals. Advanced Wellness 54 E. Oakland Ave Doylestown; 215-290-3880; on Facebook: Yoga at Advanced Wellness (See ad page 41) NIGHT SKY SANGHA - (THE SEEKER AND THE SAGE) - Seekers suffer from the surreptitious imagination that the pursuit of Joy condemns them to a dependency relationship with circumstances and events. The Sage sees that Joy is all there is. We meet 4x a week in Doylestown (Tue / Thu / Fri / Sun) to celebrate this revelation at no cost to you! See www.nightskysangha.org. WOMAN’S SPIRITUAL RETREAT & KUNDALINI CLASSES February 8 , 12-3pm at Jaya Healing Arts in Lambertville NJ www.jayahealingarts.com Join us for an afternoon of gentle yoga practice, pranayama, visualization, meditation, chanting, renewal, journaling and practices to take with you for personal growth and self-healing. Check out Jaya website for new kundalini yoga series in February! questions? contact ogdenkruger@gmail.com Integrative Therapist/Yoga Teacher EMDR CONSULTATION GROUP Interested in pursuing EMDR Certification and/or in deepening your knowledge and understanding of EMDR in practice? Includes case review and discussing challenging issues. Participation requires a minimum six-month commitment. Monthly on Fridays from 9:30 11:30 am. Led by EMDRIA Approved Consultant and Certified EMDR Therapist Elizabeth Venart. Individual EMDR Consultation also available. Learn more at www.elizabethvenart.com or by calling 215233-2002. (See ad page 7)
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YOGA AND STRESS REDUCTION Learn simple exercises and ways to use the breath to relax, unwind, and let go. Integrating breath with the movement of the body allows us to come more fully into the present moment a practice that is helpful when life gets chaotic. Mondays, 6:00 7:15 pm, in Flourtown. Learn more and register by contacting John Muraco at john@heartwellhouse.com or 315-329-9838. (See ad page 7)
DISCOVER YOUR PURPOSE IN LIFE As your Christian career coach, I can help you identify and pursue God’s purpose for your life by uncovering your God-given gifts, strengths and passions. Make 2015 your best year ever! Contact Laurie Kane at 267 640 5094 or sign up for a free coaching session at http://findhope4today.com/about/free-coaching-session/ (See ad page 37)
PSYCHIC/INTUITIVE READINGS Mediumship, Raindrop Therapy Massage, Bamboo Massage, LST frequency Therapy, Entity Release body/ home, The Bars« & Access Consciousness Body Processes, Reiki. I have been practicing Energy Healing for over 15 years and have helped hundreds of people. Call for an Apptmt today, Geri Massott, 484-477-3694 Huntingdon Valley area. (See ad page 41)
QIGONG CLASS (6 WEEK SERIES) Cultivating a calm and centered presence through the practice of mind body methods. The foundation for this program will be the development of attention and awareness skills through the integration of your mind and body.The qigong form that you will learn is called Taiji Jian Shen Fa or Beautiful Body Method. The form is a simple 12-step Qigong that gently aligns the posture, opens the qi channels, and stretches the body meridians to remove blockages. Location: Newtown Yoga and Wellness Center 17 Barclay Street, Bldg. A, Newtown PA Dates: Tuesday evenings Jan. 13 - Feb. 17. 7:15-8:15pm Registration: Call Jeremy at 410-4094803 For info: www.newtowntherapy.com/workshops (See ad page 47)
REIKI CERTIFICATION CLASSES FLEMINGTON N.J. learn the Ancient Sacred Japanese Healing technique to heal yourself and your family and friends. Learn to feel the subtle chi energy of the aura in your hands and perform energy healing. You will receive a Reiki healing treatment and learn to perform a Reiki healing Session for others.Guided meditations and Attunements. All levels of Reiki www.healingwithinu.org Annette 215-245-1211 CULTIVATING A PROSPERITY MINDSET It can be daunting to grow a thriving practice from scratch, maintain an existing practice, or radically shift your work life from one that pays the bills to one that engages, inspires, and energizes you. Join Elizabeth Venart, Founder and Director of The Resiliency Center, for this uplifting exploration of what holds you back and how to keep moving in the direction of your dreams. With the support of community, develop deeper awareness and compassion for inner blocks and how to work with them to create an abundant life. Group forming now. Learn more by contacting Elizabeth at 215-233-2002 or Elizabeth@theresiliencycenter.com.
BAREFOOT VITALITY Become functionally fit, lean and strong! Barefoot Vitality combines movements inspired by pilates, plyometrics, yoga and weight training in a safe, fat-burning workout that does not stress your joints. You will strengthen your back, core and entire body in a balanced way that promotes flexibility in every direction so that all your activities are more effective and safe. The benefits are especially life changing for women over 40! Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:15am at Kelly’s Fitness, 22 E Butler Ave, New Britain,PA www.kellysfitness.net INTRO TEVERY FRI AM : INTRO TO YOGA: LEARN THE BASICS OR REFRESH YOUR SKILLS AT RINA’S This Intro to Yoga Class is the
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perfect class for the beginner or the the person just getting back in the groove! Master teacher Blakey Elkhart has been teaching for many years, and will now be offering this class here at Rina’s Rocks!Bring your own, or mats will be provided. 10:30am-11:30am $7 Rina’s Rocks 42 South York Rd. Hatboro Pa 215-443-ROCK RinasRocks.com (See ad page 47) TEEN ART FRIDAYS Expert instructors provide guidance in a variety of media, including paint, clay, jewelry, found object sculpture, printmaking, book arts, fiber and even portfolio building. 2nd Friday of every month, 7-10 pm, at Tyler Park Center for the Arts, Richboro, PA. tylerparkarts.org or (267) 218-0920 for more info. (See ad page 40) ADULT POTTERY CLASSES Get creative with clay! Handbuilding and wheel-throwing. All levels. Morning and evening classes. Tyler Park Center for the Arts, Richboro, PA. tylerparkarts.org or (267) 218-0290 for more info. (See ad page 40) TUNE UP YOUR RELATIONSHIP FOR VALENTINE’S DAY! Learn the science behind how relationships become distressed and how to create more loving connections. Join us for an introductory talk on Wed, Feb. 11th from 7-9 pm in Newtown or a one-day couples workshop on Sunday, Mar 8th in Langhorne (early bird discount until 2/20). For more information, email drruth.jampol@gmail.com, call 267-291-4254, or go to http:// philadelphiacouplesworkshops.com. YOGA BY CANDLE LIGHT Tues and Thurs 7:30-8:45 PM, Relaxing poses with little to no muscle engagement are held a little longer, often with the use of props. This allows for total relaxation while your body’s connective tissues relax and release. A perfect way to unwind at the end the day. -Advanced
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“I have learned that paying attention to my thoughts is like developing photographs in the dark room. All parts of the picture need not come into clear focus, they do not need my full attention, they are just thoughts,” said a student at TAS. Located in rural Bucks County, Tinicum Art and Science (TAS) has been practicing meditation with adolescents in the Zen Buddhist tradition for a over a decade. Disciplined training in the martial arts class, Shim Gum Do, along with Yoga, develop the intuitive practice of mindfulness as well as count for gym credits. A delicious vegetarian lunch is made fresh daily with locally sourced produce. The curriculum at TAS emphasizes academic vigor focusing on experience, inquiry, and collaboration. Arts and academics are balanced to encourage new perspectives. Students are exposed to significant works of literature, philosophy, fine art, and history and asked to examine why and how particular works interrelate and resonate. TAS teachers are always available for conversation, inspiration, and extra help. Small class sizes create opportunities for students to engage in discussion and debate. All students are supported to keep up with academic expectations. Gifted students are provided advanced learning opportunities. Teachers encourage cross-disciplinary projects where multiple courses merge. Above all, community is valued. Students learn a great deal about how people work together, solve problems, set goals, change, and grow. They also learn to accept themselves, while finding and following what inspires them. Alumni stories are as unique as the individuals who have attended this innovative school. Whether it is saving turtles in Costa Rica, or operating steam locomotives in New Hope; studying graphic design at UArts, or hydroponics at Del Val; instructing martial arts, or swing dancing across the United States; starting a school in Ecuador, or finishing a degree in Chemistry from Rutgers, students from Tinicum Art and Science lead with mindfulness. For more information please call (610) 847-6980 or visit www.tinicumartandscience.org. (See ad on page 34)
The Tai Chi Path... Part 1 Two big questions were consuming me when I moved to San Francisco in 1973: Can I regain the health I am rapidly losing as a twentysomething sedentary adult? And why can’t I sit still and meditate? I hoped that studying “Kung Fu” would answer them both. Settled in San Francisco, the phone book revealed many ads about “building confidence, learning self-defense”, but the one that grabbed me simply said, “Ancient art of White Crane Gung Fu. Embrace the immovable but ever-flowing Tao”. 18 months later, after two hours a day, six days a week, cracked ribs, broken fingers, (not great for a guitar player,) I had learned a lot about Chinese martial
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arts, and it had reawakened an interest in the enigmatic art of “Tai Chi”. Years before, I had seen grainy black and white fotos of a peculiar looking Chinese master in the Whole Earth Catalog; “The Dance Of Defense”, they called it. Interesting... Finally, I quit Gung Fu and signed on with 83 year old Kuo Lien Ying, the city’s most illustrious Tai Chi master (pictured). His classes met 365 days per year in Chinatown at 5 a.m. Attendance was mandatory. “Old School”, you might say. This was my introduction to Tai Chi, and I found that it satisfied several needs for me: As a physical discipline, it helped maintain a healthy body. Done well, Tai Chi looks wonderfully effortless, but I learned that “attaining effortlessness requires effort.” Second, I learned that Tai Chi was a form of meditation that worked for me! It required a kind of emptying of the mind, but that emptiness was not complete, because one was mindful of the many nuances of Tai Chi movement. So, instead of thinking of “no thing”, you thought of “one thing”...and it wasn’t as boring as sitting meditation, because you were moving and thinking about the imagery that guided what you were doing. With Master Kuo, I learned torturous standing meditation exercises and the ancient Kwan Ping style of Tai Chi Chuan. In this patriarchal tradition, it would have taken many years to be allowed access to the deep essence of Tai Chi. For that, I’d need more open-hearted teachers, and I set out to find them...tune in next issue! (See ads on page s 25 & 41)
Compassion Leads to Happiness - You Choose. “Compassion leads to happiness,” says Michael Pritchard from the movie HAPPY. Sounds simple. So why can it be so hard for us to do? Life sometimes seems like a pressure cooker as we deal with challenges and stresses that take so much of our attention. We almost stop breathing...and miss the beauty around us. My goal this year is to stay present, and make a different choice anytime I feel myself being judgmental, annoyed, or otherwise “triggered” by the people and situations I am around. This requires the awareness that I am often not responding to what is happening right in front of me, but from the accumulation of my perceptions from the past that formed my view of the world. I know when I shift the energy in my consciousness it impacts everyone else involved in the drama and the story. Energetic patterns are created in families and in fact across generations. Each person experiences his/her own hurts, pain, sadness, and sometimes excruciatingly traumatic circumstances. Mix us all together and you get a lot of hurt people wanting to feel loved.
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What will you choose, and who will you BE from this day forward? Peace~ Dr. Susan Burger is a Holistic Life Coach and Doctor of Chiropractic. She offers gentle adjusting techniques, intuitive healing, and is certified in NET, a mind/body stress transformation technique. Dr@LiveWithVitality.com, LiveWithVitality.com , NETMindBody.com (See ad on page 31)
Homeopathy: Safe Medicine During Pregnancy Pregnancy can really change a woman’s body. What an understatement! Often, we suffer through symptoms that we would not otherwise tolerate because we don’t want to expose our developing child to any drugs. I remember being a pediatric resident during my first pregnancy. I felt nauseous pretty much all day for several months but life had to go on. When I made morning rounds at the hospital, the first thing I’d do when I entered each patient’s room was to check where the trashcan was located, just in case I needed a receptacle. It was all worth it in the end when my beautiful daughter was born but in retrospect I sure wish I’d know about Homeopathy back then. Homeopathy is very effective for common symptoms of pregnancy whether it’s morning sickness, heartburn, allergies, headaches, constipation or rashes. Probably the most common complaint of pregnant women I see in my practice is “morning sickness.” Homeopathic treatment often puts an end to this quickly. Mary consulted me about 8 weeks into her second pregnancy. She had suffered with constant nausea and vomiting for 16 weeks during her first pregnancy and it looked like this pregnancy was headed the same direction. There are a number of possible remedies for “morning sickness” but Colchicum was the one that best fit her profile as she was intensely sensitive to odors and the vomiting was notably forceful and caused urinary incontinence. Within several days of starting the remedy the symptoms resolved and did not recur. Several years later, with her third pregnancy she consulted me immediately when once again nausea and vomiting began. This time we were able to halt the problem right away. While Homeopathy has a long track record of safety during pregnancy and delivery there are certain guidelines that should be followed. For best results and safe use I suggest consulting with a homeopathic practitioner. There is help available for symptoms such as migraine headaches, allergies, rashes, itching and heartburn as well as for problems during delivery and postpartum. What a joy it is to experience a healthy pregnancy and delivery. Homeopathy makes that possible for a number of women.
Whole Body Yoga Studio, owned by Patty Ferry, is located in the community of the Borough of North Wales, PA, with 2 locations, 213 N. Main St and 403 E. Walnut St. Our Main St, Healing Arts Center opened 5 years ago and Walnut St, Artisan Alley, opened October 2014. Our mission is to welcome, inspire and empower each and every person who walks through our doors. We commit to lead our yoga programs and classes from a place of truth and authenticity, with integrity and joy. We commit to continual expansion and growth and to being of service by contributing to our local community. We commit to empower and inspire people and communities on and off the mat, through physical practice, personal development, and the support of each and every practitioner. We commit to offering an inspirational experience that carries you off your mat and into your life. We offer a several styles of yoga, from gentle yoga to hot yoga, for all Body types. Our studio is unique in the diversity of classes because it allows a student, to sort of cross train in their yoga practice. They can begin their week with a Yoga and Relaxation or jump start their week with a hot yoga. We look forward to added morning more classes in both locations in 2015. If you are not comfortable in a class setting, we offer private yoga sessions too! This January we are offering several yoga series and workshops besides our regular yoga classes, we are offering Beginner 101, Yoga for Depression both 4 week twice a week class series, as well as Prenatal yoga and Mommy and Yoga classes; We are excited to be offering Workshops, such as Vision Board and Introduction to Essential oils as well as Reiki Training! Terrafit Challenge in the studio for all who want to achieve certain fitness goals. At our Main St, studio, called the Healing Arts Center, in addition to besides our yoga classes, we offer Massage, Thai Yoga Massage, Reiki and Aroma touch with 8 essential oils. We have 6 wonderful Body workers, Laura Frank, Brain Fegley, Beth Knudson, Patty Ferry, Suzanne Liggett and Kelliann Nolen. Our Family of Yoga Teachers, are certified with at least 200 hr Teacher Training, most of the teachers are committed to accomplishing their 500 teacher Certification. Our yoga community is like our family, it is the norm for our teachers to get to know you and will be concerned if they have not seen you a while! We are very excited to offer a 200 HR. Yoga Teacher Certification, Fall 2015, Yoganand Michael Carroll we will be our lead, Master Yoga Teacher. Are you looking for a yoga home? We have a special introductory offer, $39 for a month of yoga classes, (does not include yoga series classes or workshops). Visit our website, wholebodyyogastudio.com or call to make an appointment 215-872-8373. (See ad on page 28)
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extraordinary person, has a new book (#7),Seeding and Nurturing the Garden of Your Soul, given to her her Spirit Guides. As she works with her clients, her unprecedented glimpses into their Soul Level information empowers them to make constructive changes for themselves, know what’s going on around their energy field, and brings out important information. Spotlighted in more than twelve books, Elizabeth’s accuracy is known worldwide. Call 215-996-0646 website: www.new-visions.com INTUITIVE LIFE & WELLNESS COACHING Free Consultation Enter code 3333 *Voted top Intuitive by CBS Philly 484-928-1555 | YourEarthAngel.com IRUN4LIFE iRun4Life, non-profit organization to assist elementary schools in promoting fun running programs. The programs focus: building confidence, healthy nutrition, doing good deeds. www.iRun4Life.com for information. MINDFULNESS MEDITATION INSTRUCTOR POSITION Cryo Spa Natural Healing Center in Southampton, PA is looking for experienced mindfulness practitioner/ instructor to lead classes in the center.Please call 484213-2938. (See ad page 23) MORNING CEU CLASSES FOR MASSAGE THERAPISTS Traditional Vedic Thai-Yoga Massage, Intro to NMT, ‘Back In Balance~Posture & Flexibility’ with Nita Keesler LMT. Mon/Tues mornings. www.schoolofbodytherapies.com
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