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lations. When we transform lawn and non-native plantings to native ecosystems, we open our lives to a world teeming with life, vibrance, and beauty.
Transitions Graduation from high school and transitioning to adulthood is stressful for teens. For teens with Invisible Challenges™ such as Asperger’s, behavioral disorders or any other condition that employs an IEP to assist them with their educational goals, it is overwhelming. The state of Pennsylvania has a State Performance Plan (SPP) for students with an IEP that include 20 Indicators to be achieved. Indicator 13 focuses on improving transition services for these students by evaluating their strengths, preferences and interests. Students unprepared to meet these goals require additional assistance. Teamwork Wins, a nonprofit foundation in Pennsburg, offers an Indicator 13 summer camp to help them prepare to meet the goals of Indicator 13 by assisting them with their unique FTC method. This camp fills in a gap when evaluations done by school districts identify areas of weakness. Support from the schools along with Indicator 13 Camp, an Extended School Year Program, allows students the best chance possible to make their transition from school to the “real” world. To have a community where all of our citizens have an opportunity to participate and contribute, programs like the Indicator 13 Camp are vital in supporting our schools so that each student can have the best possible outcome as they leave the cocoon of school and fly into our communities. Teamwork Wins is not only a nonprofit foundation but a philosophy as well. Their “teaming up” with our schools benefit the students they help and our community as a whole. (See display ad on page 24)
Gardens for Beauty and Life As spring begins to blink awake from a cold winter slumber, the thought of spending more time outdoors begins to rustle from within. What are the things we can do this year to make our time outdoors at home more relaxing, peaceful, and enjoyable? For some of us, a stone patio, shade pergola, kitchen garden, or privacy screening may be in our thoughts. One thing to consider is that we can greatly improve the ecology as well as aesthetic appeal of our properties if we are mindful of some important concepts. In creating or expanding gardens, we can radically improve how our plants serve wildlife by simply choosing from an enormous palate of attractive and tough native plants. Native plants are the foundation of healthy ecosystems. Without native grasses and flowers, insects and birds have little to feed on. Since 97% of North American terrestrial birds rely on insects to raise their young, garden biodiversity is critical to bird popu-
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Consider this: NATIVE PLANTS require virtually no soil amendments, fertilizers, or additional watering once established. ORNAMENTAL CULTIVARS of tough native plants run the gamut of color, texture, size, and form. There is much to choose from whether addressing wet, dry, shade, or full sun areas. Tired of constant mowing? Converting vast areas of lawn to flowering meadow is a wonderful way to transform maintenance intensive turf into very low maintenance, high wildlife value terrain. Wildflower meadows also offer up year long displays of color, texture, and movement. The sound of rustling grasses, buzzing pollinators, and flitting birds is relaxing, unlike the sound of mowers or the silence of ecologically barren lawn. We can all bring nature back into our lives. Discovering and nurturing the delicate web of life is a wonderful way to bring ourselves peace and connectedness to our environment. To learn more about native and organic gardening, visit our web site at vanderlelylandscaping.com or call Vanderlely Landscaping at 267-377-5947. There are infinite ways we can help you transform your property into a beautiful, natural, and life-supporting oasis. Happy spring! (See display ad on page 22)
Do I have a DRA? What Now? (Diastasis RectiAbdominis) Belly After Baby - An Outreach Program for Postpartum Women: Sometimes in an effort to get rid of the “baby bump”, women often want to get back to the gym and start working out again. Physical activity is good and recommended, however, safe exercise habits is essential. Start building physical activity into your schedule, even though there does not seem like there is enough time in the day to do everything. Take a walk with the baby in the stroller, with your dog, or with a friend! Begin to learn how to correctly engage your abdominal muscles and support this region as your body recovers from pregnancy. After childbirth, correct posture, body mechanics, and movement patterns is essential. Throughout the day, it is important to perform activities in a way that protects and prevents excessive pressure or stress within the abdominal region. It is recommended that initially women avoid aggressive abdominal workouts such as plank exercises, full sit ups, intense Pilates classes or “ab” classes (unless working with a therapist or professional trained to work with women during and after pregnancy). These activities may cause or worsen a Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA) and/or pain in the abdominal region if performed incorrectly or performed in a way that increases stress and pressure within the abdomen prior to regaining good muscular control and stability. Central Bucks Physical Therapy, LLC is committed to improving the quality of life
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for women in our region. Belly After Baby was developed to provide new mothers with a 15-20 minute, no-cost, DRA (Diastasis Rectus Abdominis) screening and brief education session. Simple activities are introduced to retrain and strengthen deep abdominal muscles. Exercise precautions, proper body mechanics and posture are discussed. All participants are given baseline measurements of the distance between the rectus abdominis muscles (performed with a tape measure) to compare and to guide recommendations. Follow up with an appropriate health care provider is recommended if a DRA and/or other health care concerns are suspected. Research has found that DRA and other health care concerns can improve with education and specific exercise. For more information or to schedule a 15-20 minute, no-cost session with a women’s health physical therapist, give us a call at 215-345-3260. (See display ad on page 6)
A Message to All Who Suffer This article might change your life. Yes, that is a bold statement, and the world is full of similar claims. But I assure you this is real. The transformations I have witnessed in patients with chronic health or pain issues has put to rest any skepticism I once had. Furthermore, it is supported by research published in medical journals, by anatomical fact and an increasing number of successful clinical cases. So please, briefly suspend skepticism and contemplate the facts and the evidence. What you will discover is that LifeAligned Upper Cervical-specific treatment might very well change your life. In medical terms the neck is referred to as the “cervical spine. The “upper cervical” region is where the base of the skull joins with the top of the neck to become the “craniocervical junction” (CCJ). Biomechanically it is where the task of balancing your 10 pound head atop your body receives its main feedback, and it is where blood vessels carry energy into, and metabolic wastes out of, the brain. Neurologically this is where your brain stem transitions to become the spinal cord, ultimately branching out to every part of the body. Let’s talk about that neurology. When you were in the womb, the very first part of your body to develop after conception - the one which communicated with and coordinated all the others parts that followed - was your central nervous system (CNS). Ultimately the CNS developed into your brain, brain stem, and spinal cord. To this day, as you read these words, it is still your central nervous system coordinating how you move, see, hear, think, breathe, digest, feel pain, etc. With that in mind, do you think a misalignment of the CCJ might cause pain, or tremors, or health issues in other parts of the body? Can you envision how head misalignment could cause chronic low back pain through postural distortion? What about headaches, or dizziness, or facial pain, or fibromyalgia, or “brain fog?” Could your problem be a misaligned head? LifeAligned Upper Cervical treatment is the precise analysis and correction of CCJ alignment and, by extension, health of your nervous system, musculoskeletal system…in fact all the systems and organs in the human body.
It is safe, gentle, and does not require any twisting or “cracking” of the neck. LifeAligned is not traditional chiropractic treatment. Come talk with us to see if LifeAligned might change your life. (See display ad on page 4)
Mickey Magic Keeper of the Andara Bringing High Energy Andara Crystals to Doylestown Mickey Magic, Keeper of the Andara, will be coming to Doylestown, April 29 to May 2, for a very special weekend including meditation, workshop and healing. Mickey has been designated as “the official steward” of authentic Andara Crystals by Lady Nellie, the Choctaw medicine woman who owned the land on which the Andara were found. Because of his friendship with Nellie, Mickey had access to thousands of Andara and has a private collection of rare stones that seldom travel from California. Mickey felt called to bring a sampling of these stones to the East Coast so that people may benefit from their unique high vibrational frequencies. The weekend begins Friday, April 29 with an evening with Mickey at Pebble Hill Church. On Saturday, April, 30, Mickey will facilitate a workshop from 104 at Pebble Hill Church. Here he will give further insights into the history and properties of Andara and his experiences with them. As part of the workshop, participants will have access to these one-of-a-kind Andara from Mickey’s personal collection for Laying on of stones (laying stones directly on the body) gridding, creating a vortex and more. Mickey, will share his story of his near death experience and how three Angels communicated that his contract was not up and he had to go back. He experienced spontaneous physical healing and his life path eventually lead him to Lady Nellie and the Andara. Mickey has worked and studied with many healers including Carolyn Myss, Ph.D. and is featured in her book Sacred Contracts. The energy and vibration from these special Amazing Andara in combination with Mickey’s personal energy is an experience not to be missed. In addition, a limited number of private healing sessions with Mickey are offered Sunday, May 1 and Monday, May 2, by appointment only. For additional information or to purchase tickets or reserve a healing, please visit www.Andaralemurianenergy.com or call Deb McComas at 215-5129293. (See display ad on page 3)
Are you an emotional eater or addicted to food? In 2013 the University of Connecticut released a study exposing the fact that Oreo cookies are more addictive than Morphine or Cocaine. The truth of the matter is that food companies have developed many ways to manipulate our brain chemistry and create dependence on their products. Right now there are medical doctors who have graduated from prestigious medical schools like Harvard who could possibly be curing Parkinsons disease. Instead these doctors are working in some lab trying to get you to eat 11 cookies instead of
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8. After all, the quicker you empty that bag of chips the more you will need to buy. Designing food to devourer like cheese balls and learning which shape filled with air, fat, sugar and more will bypass your brain signals to avoid triggering an I am full feeling is the new food science. Watch how fast you can eat an entire bag of cookies before your brain says “whoa! I’m full”! Try eating even half that amount in almonds and your appetite will respond appropriately by saying “I think you’ve had enough.” Losing weight these days is very difficult for this very reason. Have you ever woke up one morning sick and tired of being sick and tired? Fed up with the weight you have gained, you diet on sheer willpower. Eventually though you put it all back on. You will never be able to lose weight and keep it off until you reset your brain chemistry and erase the addictions created by food companies. I have over 15 years’ experience helping food cravers end this cycle. BY using Auriculotherapy and Torque Release Technique together we can restart your brains hard drive and remind your body how to make your own natural feel good chemicals. Research has shown an unprecedented 100% success rate with addiction of all kinds using Auriculotherapy and Torque Release Technique. My program also combines Designed Clinical Nutrition and the ROM Fast Exercise 8 minute workout to help you break the chains of food dependency and emotional eating. If you have any questions about food craving and any other type of addictions please call my office today for a Free consultation. Your brain has been tricked. Together we can free you once and for all. Call today 215-860-7275. By Dr. Gary T. Scardino. (See display ad on page 21)
Greenology is a neighborhood store where folks could find natural locally handcrafted products. They have everything from unique pottery made from locally harvested clay to organic herbal tea blended locally. “We want our shop to be a place where local artists can connect with their neighbors and share their craft”. “A great sense of community is very important to us”. Greenology regularly holds workshops and classes on favorite topics like terrarium making, organic gardening, fairy gardening, bee keeping, etc. The plan for the spring is to devote an entire room for “Making-Your-Own”. Greenology also host activity oriented birthday party, ladies night out, date night or group events. “We encourage creativity in our store and people are so delighted when they make something they didn’t think they could”. It puts a beautiful smile on their face. “It’s a wonderful feeling!” (See display ad on page 13)
Brush your way to a healthier Brain For those who didn’t know it already, February is Gum Disease Awareness Month. The gums have to compete with Valentine’s Day and President’s Day, so it’s understandable if it didn’t get much fanfare. However, in association with February’s designation some important figures were announced in a major dental trade magazine. It was reported that 50 million Americans have moderate to severe gum disease (gum infection that leads to loss of bone support greater than 25% around teeth). Of that number 40 million don’t even know they have the condition. Although it is a preventable disease, if left untreated the infection and inflammation associated with the condition can contribute to systemic problems such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Now new research indicates a possible link to another health issue – Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a condition in which inflammation of the brain causes wide range of neurological deficits such as memory loss and disorientation, mood and behavior changes and altered speaking, swallowing and walking. The disease can be fatal and is now the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Over 5 million people are diagnosed with this debilitating disease in the U.S. and 44 million around the world.
Natural Living Store comes to Peddler’s Village Living naturally should come easy for all of us. Not really. Not in today’s world. Greenology founder Ken and Fritzie agree. It took them 3 years to translate the passion, reason, and emotion that begun Greenology Organic Living. Ken explains “We want to promote the way our grandparents used to live”. Natural living is based on understanding how our ancestors have lived using natural elements to solve simple everyday problems and finding a way to adapt it to our modern life. Unfortunately, in today’s world of technological advancements, many experiments have left the labs and entered our homes exposing our family to many chemicals we don’t understand. Walking in Greenology, you will be greeted by an amazing display of “Floating Gardens”. These amazing mini gardens are handcrafted and no two are alike. “We specialize in creating miniature world”. They have terrariums that look like the miniature version of your favorite mountainside getaway or the beach that you go to every summer.
Recognizing that inflammation can cause brain damage, investigations into the factors that contribute to the disease have included peripheral infections – infections that occur outside of the brain. In the aforementioned research scientist concluded that a plausible cause of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease was an oral infection. There are at least a few reasons why the mouth can be major source of infection involved in the disease. Evidence already exist that link bacteria from the mouth and the inflammation they can cause in the vessels of the heart. This fact underscores the distinct plausibility that infections from the mouth can travel through the blood stream and cause damage to distant organs like the heart and the brain. Moreover, the mouth can harbor close to some 900 different bacteria. Also, lurking in swollen gum pockets and root canaled teeth are fungus (candida) and viruses
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(herpes) that can also affect the brain. Researchers have identified fungal proteins and DNA in brain tissue of Alzheimer’s patients. Of note is the dramatic increase in rates of systemic fungal infections in the elderly over the last thirty years (note: fungus can live on dentures!). One more reason to brush your teeth, gums and dentures. by Dr. Hyo Lim. (See display ad on p. 7)
Keswick Music Works For all of your musical needs Keswick Music Works is a music store that carries the torch of old school tradition. A neighborhood store where music lessons are the focal point, and instruction is offered on a wide range of instruments. Expert instruction is available on Piano, Violin, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Voice, Brass and Woodwinds. All teachers are experienced professional musicians and educators. Music students range in age from 7 to 70 and from beginner to advanced. Many studies have been done showing how music has a positive effect on the developing brain and that test scores are higher among students that play an instrument. This does not seem to be related solely to children. The adult brain can benefit from learning an instrument also. If you or have been contemplating musical instruction, besides being able to play and enjoy the instrument, the benefits of lessons are myriad. It’s never too late to start! The retail store at Keswick Music features combo instruments sales (Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Drums, Brass and Woodwinds) and the accessories necessary to maintain them. When you shop at the store you will talk to someone that is familiar with the product they are selling because they have experience in their field, not someone hired to fill a sales floor position. They also provide services that include guitar, violin and ukulele restringing as well as set-ups for guitar. Drums are also reheaded with Dejembe reheading a speciality. For students in school music programs, a rental program provides band and orchestra instruments.
in your family. Sometimes you don’t recover as quickly as you use to, or remember as well as you’d like. Depression, sleep problems, anxiety and fatigue can move in and make your life difficult, as chronic pain. Even if you’re generally a cheerful, positive, relatively healthy person, at some point you’ll need help overcoming or managing difficulties. But since each of us is unique, your symptoms may be different or have a different cause then someone else’s. This can lead to difficulty diagnosing your condition and can cause you to need different treatments. So once you’re relatively sure what’s wrong, read up on it. Ask questions of your healthcare practitioner about negative results possible from recommended treatments, about alternatives available, and about possible longterm prognosis. Then remember that you’re paying a doctor to make really good guesses, and that things are rarely absolute. What can you do to improve your health, minimize side effects & gain a sense of control in your life? Vitamins, minerals, amino acids and herbs can give you extra power, but only if you used the right ones for you. Random consumption of supplements that make claims of miraculous cures is not the answer yet it’s what many people do. Keeping a small notebook with a “timeline” of symptoms, treatments and supplements tried (along with dosage plus results) is a good way to detect patterns. Also useful when you consult any professional in healthcare. Bottles give “suggested” doses which may be too little or too much for you. Always start with one pill and work up! I find more people under-dose then overdo supplements, though. Talk to someone who knows what to expect from these products when you buy them. You may find that a little help interpreting labels can keep you from making dosage errors. It also helps to know Levels of Safety, and minimum effective doses, what works well together and what doesn’t, and what you probably should avoid. Do it right! You’ll be glad you did! And I’ll be happy to see you at “River of Life” in Alaska, where you’ll be treated like the unique person you are. Karen Stauffer, River of Life Natural Foods (See display ad on page 16)
For information and questions please call 215-887-1462 or email info@keswickmusicworks.com. Visit our Facebook page: Keswick Music Works LLC. Store hours: Monday-Thursday: 11:30am to 8pm, Friday: 11:30am to 7pm, Saturday: 10am to 5pm. Located at 363 N. Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038. keswickmusicworks.com. (See display ad on page 27)
You Are Unique! (So Is Your Condition) Your body and your mind are one-of-a-kind! Genes and environment combined to produce you as you are at this stage of your life. Perhaps you’ve noticed that you feel better when you include or omit certain foods from your diet. Maybe you are starting to show signs of problems that seem to run
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At The Heart of Interfaith Outreach Members of the Pebble Hill Interfaith Church founded the School in 1997 after recognizing the need for a divinity school for individuals seeking to better understand other religious traditions and for those seeking a high standard in interfaith education and ordination. In 2000, the School ordained 26 men and women, all members of the very first class of students. Ever since, a new class of students has convened every two to three years. To date, the School has ordained nearly 100 Interfaith Ministers, or Celebrants. The founders at Pebble Hill established the School as an outreach program, and their dream was nothing short of world peace. “We started the school to
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build awareness and acceptance within our students of other points of view, both spiritual and religious,” recalls co-founder Beverly La Rue. “Once we understand each other, there can only be harmony and peace.” That is, perhaps, a lofty goal, but most worthwhile goals are. And while students may agree that world peace is a great idea, most have their own reasons for attending. Consider, for example, the psychologist who wanted to enhance her practice with a greater understanding of her clients’ various religious backgrounds. Or the widowed molecular biologist who had decided to retire from her long career and become a Hospice chaplain. Still, other students simply wanted the opportunity to perform weddings and other celebrations. The program at the School of Sacred Ministries is unique in that it is heartbased and experiential, more focused on sharing experiences with instructors than on academics. Students supplement their studies with reading and reflective writings of their own. They are guided in processing new information and examining, challenging, and clarifying their own belief systems. In this manner, they explore their spirituality within a community of like-minded people; expand their awareness of other points of view, beliefs and traditions; and learn how they can help others. The current group of students will conclude their journey in May of this year. Shortly after that, the School will begin the recruiting process for the Class of 2019, which is slated to begin in Spring of 2017. Please contact the School for more information. Visit us on the web, and like our Facebook page to stay informed of upcoming events. Email: contact@ssminfo.org. Web: http://schoolofsacredministries.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/School-of-Sacred-Ministries152453390909/ (See display ad on page 22)
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Tuesday, March 1 REAL ODIES, REAL YOGA WITH PRISCILLA, RYT, IKYTA. Real yoga starts from the inside out. Any body can do yoga! Learn the timeless techniques of this ancient science. Practice on a mat or a chair, or both. Bucks County Community College, Newtown. 4 Tuesdays, 3/1-3/22, 5:30-7p.m., 215-9688409, www.bucks.edu/howtoregister (See ad page 10) Tuesday, March 1 ART CLASSES AT OAC Landscape Watercolor with Howard Watson, AWS, PWCS. Howard Watson, internationally celebrated artist and illustrator, provides short demos and explains color, shapes, and design in this 6-week class. Work from photos or sketches. Have fun and learn! Gentle critique at the end of each class. Six weeks, 9:30 am-12:30 pm. OAC, 45 Forest Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002 www.orelandartcenter.com Tuesday, March 8 DOCUMENTARY FILM - THE POWER OF UPPER CERVICAL Some movies touch the heart, challenge our beliefs, make us think more, and, sometimes, CHANGE LIVES. THIS movie does all of those. Find out why doctors and real patients call this gentle treatment The Best Kept Secret in Healthcare. If someone you know suffers from a chronic neurological condition, they MUST see this 1hr film! Q&A session with doctor follows. 6:30pm Free Admission & snacks. 1432 Easton Road Suite 4A, Warrington, PA. www.LifeAlignedHealth.com 215-491-4200 (See ad page 4) Friday, March 11 SHAMANIC WISDOM & HEALING March 11 & 12. March 26. April 9. April 30. These interconected individually unique worshops will include a variety of ancient shamanic techniques such as: meditation, journeying, shapeshifting, drumming, healing, and working with the Medicine Wheel. Shamanic Practices are used to support healing, reclaim wholeness, balance and vitality. Rev. Lori Young revloriyoung@gmail.com 215-353-1444, sacred breadth.com. Circleofmiracles.org, 10 Beulah Road, New Britain. (See ad page 24) Saturday, March 12 NUAD BO RARN-THAI MASSAGE 50 hours of education in traditional Thai massage starts at 9 am and goes for 7 Saturdays. Great way to learn a facilitated yoga-like routine taught by Kyle Clark. schoolofbodytherapies.com to register or call 215-741-3888. (See ad p. 11) Saturday, March 12 LEARNING TO LOVE YOURSELF & OTHERS - WORKSHOP: Loving yourself is essential for having a full and exhilarating life. Self-love is at the very core of well-being, joy and self- empowerment. Learn techniques and receive guidance to feeling better about yourself so that you can attract more good into your life! Facilitated by The Possibility Coaches. Location: Greenshire Arts Consortium, Quakertown, PA. $57. 9am-2pm. Register by calling 215538-0976.
Saturday, March 12 REIKI CERTIFICATION CLASSES BENSALEM PA Reiki 1 class consists of history, lineage, Crystals, Guided meditations, attunements, Chakras,and aura healing. You will receive a Reiki healing treatment. Also learn to perform a Reiki healing Session on others. I teach all levels of Reiki and I schedule healing sessions. Remove stress and anxiety. See my website for full schedule www.healingwithinu.org email- healingwithinu@yahoo.com. Saturday, March 12 BACH FLOWER ESSENCES ADD POWER TO YOUR PURPOSE Learn how to successfully use all 38 Bach Flower Essences to add power to you purpose. Begin using them immediately for yourself or those you love, or integrate them into an existing holistic health practice. Level I certification prepares you for practitioner status should you choose. Course taught by Dr. Lauren Nappen, BFRP, BIEP team teacher. drlaurennapen@gmail.com 215.794.0606 (See ad page 31) Wednesday, March 16 TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION PROGRAM Free Public Lecture on the benefits of the Transcendental Meditation Program will be held on Wednesday, March 16 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. The next four-day course will be from March 19 March 22. Visit www.tm.org for more information. Saturday, March 19 REIKI I CERTIFICATION 9am-6pm 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. Register by 3/11. Circle Of Miracles, 10 Beulah Road, New Britain, PA. Rev. Glenda Smith, Usui Reiki Master Teacher 267-218-4254 Reiki@Circleofmiracles.org www.circleofmiracles.org (See ad page 24) Sunday, March 20 SPRING EQUINOX AWAKEN TO WONDER A time of enchantment, of innocent perception, of cherishing the mystery of life. Spring is the time to Awaken to Wonder. Wear weather appropriate clothing. We will be outside with the fire. This event is catered. RSVP a must, in person or online. Ceremony facilitated by Dr. Lauren Nappen drlaurennappen@gmail.com 215.794.0606. (See ad page 31) Wednesday, March 30 ART WORKSHOP AT OAC Mixed Media Collage with Susan J. Hohman. All skill levels. Learn ways to manipulate all those items you’ve been collecting because someday you’ll do something with them. Turn them into
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Milford Square, PA. 18935 off Route 663 west of Quakertown. Tarot, Intuitive Readings, Holistic Therapies, Energy Work, Reflexology, Reiki, Healing Touch for Animals, Natural Products, Jewelry, Crystals, more. Free Workshops each day. Admission $5. Sponsor: The Quakertown Center for Spiritual Living. www.quakertowncsl.org (See ad page 31) Saturday, April 2 AYURVEDA WORKSHOP FOR EMOTIONAL HEALTH: STRESS AND DIGESTION Stress is pervasive in our culture and can be devastating to health. Digestion is directly linked to stress as a symptom and cause. Learn how stress and digestion are interwoven as well as specific Ayurvedic practices to help ease stress, heal digestion, and improve wellness. Workshop is from 12-3pm in the Doylestown office of Kelly Reed, Holistic Integrated Psychotherapist. For more information, contact Kelly at (215)262-6736 or at kellytogo@gmail. (See ad page 19) Saturday, April 2 & Sunday, April 3 16TH ANNUAL PHILADELPHIA MINERAL TREASURES AND FOSSIL FAIR Sat., April 2, 10am – 5pm, Sun., April 3, 10am – 4pm. Sponsored by the Philadelphia Mineralogical Society and the Delaware Valley Paleontological Society. Admission - Adults $5. Kids under 12, $1.00. Uniformed Scouts Free. Fossils, Minerals, Gems, and Jewelry for sale. Fossil and Mineral Exhibits and Demonstrations. Learning activities including a free Fossil Dig for children and a Kids Corner with free mineral specimens and scouting merit badge information. Food, Beverages, and Door Prizes! Held at the LuLu Temple: 5140 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462. (See ad page 16) Tuesday, April 5 DOCUMENTARY FILM - THE POWER OF UPPER CERVICAL Some movies touch the heart, challenge our beliefs, make us think more, and, sometimes, CHANGE LIVES. THIS movie does all of those. Find out why
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doctors and real patients call this gentle treatment The Best Kept Secret in Healthcare. If someone you know suffers from a chronic neurological condition, they MUST see this 1hr film! Q&A session with doctor follows. 6:30pm Free Admission & snacks. 1432 Easton Road Suite 4A, Warrington, PA. www.LifeAlignedHealth.com 215-491-4200 (See ad page 4) Wednesday, April 6 FREE ART DEMO AT OAC Spring is coming soon and so is Kass Morin Freeman, AWS, NWS, to OAC to demonstrate various techniques in watercolor capturing the feeling of a wet Spring day. She will be focusing on trees. Watch and learn. Bring a friend.6:30-8 pm. OAC, 45 Forest Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002. You must RSVP to orelandartcenter@yahoo.com. www.orelandartcenter.com Friday, April 15 AMAZING ANDARA APRIL Cosmic Languages of Light, Colleen Paraboschi will once again join with The Andara Genesis Spiral to create an evening of energy activation s and spiritual attunement. The vibrant new growth energies of spring will be the platform for this evening of ceremony featuring; Light Language,toning and spiritual messages.Location is the Boy Scout building, 1 Scout Way, Doylestown,Pa 18901. Time 7 PM Cost $30 more info or RSVP 215-345-1291 (See ad page 3) Saturday, April 16 TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION PROGRAM Free Public Lecture on the benefits of the Transcendental Meditation Program will be held on Saturday, April 16 at 11:00 AM 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. The next
four-day course will be from April 30 May 3. Visit www.tm.org for more information. Saturday, April 16 WELCOME SPRING AT GREENOLOGY Join us for 2 days of natural family fun as we welcome spring Greenology Way! Get your hands dirty at our Fairy Garden Making Station and Air Plant Terrarium Making Station. Learn about Kokedama String Garden during our scheduled demo and sign up for our Terrarium Making Workshop held throughout the day. LOCATION: Greenology Organic Living Shop 12 Peddler’s Village, Lahaska Phone: 267544-5614 (See ad page 12) Sunday, April 17 CAN VIRTUAL GASTRIC BAND HYPNOSIS HELP ME RELEASE WEIGHT? Free Lecture on the Virtual Gastric Band Program 4/17 from 1:00-3:00 pm at Advanced Wellness Solutions at 54 East Oakland Ave. Doylestown, Pa. This program helps you stop eating when full and regain control. Proven 95% effective in scientific studies. Healthy weight loss for over 15 pounds overweight. You must register by 4/12 to hold your seat. 609) 397-1844, www.troywellness.com. Debra Troy, C.H. Wednesday, April 20 ART WORKSHOP AT OAC Kass Morin Freeman, AWS, NWS, will teach you various techniques, using salt, masking fluid, and a variety of tools and papers to convey trees as they reawaken and burst forth in bud after a winter’s sleep. Watercolor is the perfect medium to capture the feeling of a Spring day. 10am-3pm. OAC, 45 Forest Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002 www.orelandartcenter.com Friday, April 22 REIKI II CERTIFICATION Friday6:30-9:30PM, Saturday9AM-5PM Reiki power is increased, works faster and deeper. Learn to transmit Energy over
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the blocks that may be halting success and how Hypnotherapy or the Virtual Gastric Band Program could help you succeed in new weight release/lifestyle goals. You must register by 4/23 to hold your seat. Lecture held in Washington Crossing, Pa. Reserve space with Debra Troy, CH 609) 397-1844, www.troywellness.com Saturday, April 30 IET FOR PETS IET, Integrated Energy Therapy, is the art of Healing with the Loving and Pure Energy of Spirit and Angelic Healing. In this class you will learn how to determine if and where an energy block has occurred. Energy blocks may cause our Beloved Animal Friends physical, mental, emotional and/or spiritual suffering. You will also learn to release the blockage and channel healing integrated energy from your Angelic Heartlink to this area. Class will be taught by Lynda Tomlinson, at 129 Trevose Road, Trevose, PA 19053 from 9:30A to 4:30P. Prerequisite is IET Level 1. Certificate is provided. Please kindly contact either 215-528-8826 or preciousKbear@yahoo.com. 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 4/14. Circle Of Miracles, 10 Beulah Road, New Britain, PA Rev. Glenda Smith 267-218-4254 Reiki@circleofmiracles.org www.circleofmiracles.org (See ad page 24) Saturday, April 23 BREAK THROUGH TO THE TRUE YOU SPIRITUAL & SELFEMPOWERMENT WEEKEND RETREAT: Shift into a higher energy & step into the true you. Gain a clearer vision of who you are. Let go of whatever is holding you back. Become empowered and reclaim your authentic self. Facilitators: The Possibility Coaches-Jon Satin & Chris Pattay. Register: www.TrueYouWeekend.com or call 215-794-0135. April 23rd & 24th. Location: Greenshire Arts, Quakertown, PA. Saturday, April 23 24 CE WEEKEND FOR MASSAGE THERAPISTS Full weekend of CE classes for licensure renewal. Many classes listed to choose including 2 Ethics classes. Go online to www.schoolofbodytherapies.com and check out the calendar listings for more information and instructions for this weekend. (See ad page 11) Saturday, April 23 TERRARIUM MAKING WORKSHOP PLANTING PARTY It’s a green party! Join Greenology for a night of fun and creativity building your own sustainable living art. Terrarium is a beautiful easy way to add green and liven up your indoor surrounding. Limited Seating. TIME:6PM COST:$39 Includes all materials, glass of organic wine and light snack LOCATION: Greenology Organic Living, Shop 12 Peddler’s Village, Lahaska PHONE: 267-544- 5614 WEBSITE: GreenologyOrganics.com (See ad page 12) Wednesday, April 27 TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION PROGRAM Free Public Lecture on the benefits of the Transcendental Meditation Program will be held on Wednesday, April 27 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. The next four-day course will be from April 30 May 3. Visit www.tm.org for more information. Saturday, April 30 WHAT’S EATING YOU? RELEASE EMOTIONAL BLOCKS FOR WEIGHT LOSS SUCCESS Free Lecture on 4/30 from 1:00-3:00pm. Sub Conscious Saboteurs can prevent your best efforts from working. Learn
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Friday, May 6 NATIVE PLANT SALE Diverse selection of excellent native perennials for sale. Free seeds, thorough info on all plants, and planting demonstration. May 6- 7 from 10am to 4pm. United Friends School, 1018 W. Broad, Quakertown, PA. Contact Gina at 267-377-5947or plantlib@verizon.net for more info. (See ad page 22) Saturday, June 4 JIN SHIN DO« BODYMIND ACUPRESSURE« - BASIC CLASS Learn the 8 Extraordinary Vessels, 55 powerful acu-points in combinations, the emotional associations of each body segment, and spiritual, emotional and physical associations of acu-points. Become more aware of feelings and memories held within the body. 40 C.E.s. 6/4,5,11,12,& 18 in Philadelphia (Mt.Airy). Stephen Markman is a diplomat in Asian Bodywork Therapy with the NCCAOM. Free Demo upon request. smmarkman@earthlink.net or 215247-1228. Tuesday, June 14 THE 31ST FREE SPIRIT GATHERING A Sacred, Family-Friendly, PanSpiritual Midsummer Festival held at Ramblewood, a unique rustic resort, in Darlington, MD. This 6-day, clothing-optional gathering provides a uniquely wonderful and enjoyable experience for people of all ages and on many paths. Are you a Free Spirit? Please join us! Day and weekend passes also available. For more information and to register visit www.freespiritgathering.org (See ad page 20) Monday, October 3 LIGHT BODY SCHOOL OF ENERGY MEDICINE TRAINING Shamanic Energy Medicine is the healing art of the future. Learn to heal yourself and others and grow a new body that ages, heals and lives joyfully. New training offered at the Eastover Retreat Center in Lenox, Massachusetts. Contact the Four Winds Society for more information, 877-892-9247 or visit our website www.thefourwinds.com (See ad page 9) Monday, November 14 FULL MOON MOUNTAIN RETREAT IN PUERTO RICO! Join us in a stunning valley along the mountainside of this exquisite landscape of botanical gardens for daily Yogic Arts practices. Expect both energizing & restorative internal/martial art movement meditations to nurture Mind, Body & Spirit! Immerse yourself in the senses as you relax in hammocks, hiking woodland trails or swimming in a fresh-water pool cradled beneath green mountain vistas.
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ARE YOU TRYING TO QUIT SMOKING OR LOSE WEIGHT? Join us for a workshop on how to lose weight, quit smoking and end addictive or emotionally attached vices. Dr. Gary Scardino will explain his proven program utilizing Auriculotherapy, Amino Acids and Aromatherapy. You can be free of cravings, anxiety and emotional attachments to drugs, cigarettes and food. Your brain has been manipulated by food scientists and tobacco companies. Break this artificial addiction. Call today for times. 215-860-7275 www.aboutthrive.com/recovery (See ad page 21) BOOK YOUR GREEN PARTY AT GREENOLOGY Have a great time bonding with your friends and family on any of our organized Activity Party. We host Ladies Night Out, Date Night, Birthday Party (Any age) or Group Event. Pick your activity: Terrarium Making, Fairy Garden, Floating Fairy Garden, Kokedama String Garden, Planted Aquarium, Pottery, Jewelry Making, etc. Phone:267-544-5614 LOCATION: Greenology Organic Living, Shop 12 Peddler’s Village, Lahaska (See ad page 12) DOYLESTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET Features organic produce, coffee beans and dairy, baked goods, eggs, meats, mushrooms, olive oil, herbs, starter plants, and prepared foods including sauces, soups and jams. Open Saturdays starting April 16 through November 19, from 7 until noon, located on South Hamilton Street between West State and Oakland in Doylestown. Sponsored by the Buckingham Township Civic Association, www.buckinghampacivic.org. Email info@buckinghampacivic.org, phone 215-345-5355. WELLTH OF SOULUTIONS Wellth of Soulutions is about finding your way to the heart of your heart. It’s about discovering the wisdom of your own wise way and living that in the world. Held the 1st Monday of every month, 7-8 PM at the Healing Sanctuary of Dr. Lauren Nappen. A donation to the food pantry is well received. RSVP recommended. 215.794.0606 drlaurennappen.com drlaurennappen@gmail.com (See ad page 31)
CHAIR YOGA WITH PRISCILLA, RYT, IKYTA. Yoga is for everybody. Learn timeless techniques for mind and body while seated in a chair. Every Mon., 9:30-10:30 a.m., Khalsa Healing Arts, 1 S. Main St., Yardley, 215-3210385, events@khalsahealingarts.com (See ad page 10)
LOW COST FRILLS FREE LIBERATION is not as far away as you may have imagined. Why spend money on fleeting remedies and practices that enhance your persona or promise future success? Aren’t you really interested in the absence of yourself, the sweet bliss that permeates your being when you’re not there? The Night Sky Sangha specializes in freedom from self and you’re invited 4x each week. www.nightskysangha.org
DRAGON SPIRIT ARTS WINTER/SPRING COMMUNITY CLASS SERIES Dragon Spirit Yoga (Vedic Vinyasa & Taoist Yin Yoga/Chi-kung), Radiant Lotus Women’s Qi-gong & Yang Style T’ai Chi! Class Fees: $65-$170 (Drop In Rate: $10-$20). Locations: Healing Arts Studio (Chestnut Hill, PA) & The 20th Century Club (Lansdowne, PA). Contact: Instructor-Gabrielle de Burke DragonSpiritArts@gmail.com / 484-557-9605 or Visit www.DragonSpiritArts.com for specific dates/times of classes!
AN EVENING WITH DR. PERSKY Enjoy a lively thought-provoking and informative evening exploring health and health issues. Dr. Andrew Persky, D.C. enjoys educating people and discussing health topics such as clinical nutrition, anatomy & physiology, biochemistry, neurology, and general science-related questions. 6:30pm. Admission, Snacks & Beverages and participation are Free. Limited Seating. 1432 Easton Road Suite 4A, Warrington, PA. www.LifeAlignedHealth.com 215-491-4200 (See ad page 4)
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YOGA INSTRUCTORS WANTED Yoga Instructors wanted studio in Quakertown. Male or female instructors. all levels of yoga and all styles are welcome. call 267 718 6444 or email bdawson@yogacise.com INSIGHTFUL AND HONEST TAROT READINGS BY JACQUELINE - $36.00 Read more inforation on what I do on my website at www.tarotbyjacqueline.com or call me at 916-284-5552 DOYLESTOWN OFFICE SUB-LET Looking for psychotherapist/ counselor to share furnished space with two experienced therapists in a lovely building off of Main Street. Ample parking. We’ll also help your practice grow. Call 215-348-8836
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