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Transform Your Life

Pain—It’s Electric!

Through Hypnosis Our minds generally function on two levels. The conscious mind is the rational, reasoning mind that gets us through all our daily tasks. The subconscious mind is much greater and houses all our emotions, habits, and perceptions of ourselves and the world around us. So, if we want to change our habits, the way we perceive ourselves, or the way we navigate through the world, we must make these changes on a subconscious level. Hypnosis is simply a way to bypass the conscious mind in order to speak directly to the subconscious mind, making changes long-term, effective, and fast! Hypnosis simply works by making positive and useful suggestions directly to the subconscious mind, at a time when you are ready and willing to accept those changes. Because your subconscious mind is your protector, you are always in control during hypnosis and can never be made to do anything which would violate your ethics, morals, or principles. If your subconscious mind doesn’t like an idea, it’ll simply reject it. Therefore, we only use positive suggestions that your mind will accept because we’ve agreed upon them ahead of time. This way, your mind will readily grab those ideas and take them in easily, and you can make the changes you want to make quickly and effortlessly. You can achieve anything your mind can imagine through hypnosis. Our minds are incredibly powerful. What we think and perceive, we create and become. We are only using a tiny fraction of our minds! Here are just a few things hypnosis can help with: Smoke Cessation, Weight Loss, Stress Management, Overcoming Fears and Anxieties, Pain Management, Memory Retrieval, Improving Focus and Concentration, Managing ADD/ ADHD, Regression therapy, Overcoming sexual dysfunction, Goal Achievement (personal, academic, professional, athletic), Performance enhancement and maximizing potential, Improving self esteem and gaining confidence, Breaking negative habits, Overcoming mental and selfimposed barriers, Modifying behaviors, Improving relationships, Tapping into inner creativity, & Developing intuitive powers!

Our bodies are electric: from nerve cells in our brain communicating with each other, to contractions of our muscles, electrical impulses control our motion, growth, and sensations. Decades ago, scientists even discovered that broken bones actually create an electrical charge, which stimulates healing. Cartilage, the tissue that cushions our joints, also produces an electrical charge during the healing process. When cartilage between joints gets worn down, there is less cushioning ability and more pain. Eventually, if no changes are made to reverse this degeneration, cartilage disintegrates, resulting in ‘bone on bone’ pain. This severe pain is what leads to joint replacement surgeries. What if there were a way that we could deliver this same frequency to the body to stimulate healing in bones and joints? Would this help healing and relieve pain? We can send this frequency, and it is called Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (PEMF). In fact, as far back as 1979, the Food and Drug Administration approved PEMF for treatment of certain bone fractures and joint issues. Currently, NASA is studying this to assist astronauts with osteoporosis, which develops in space flight due to lack of gravity. PEMF helps by increasing blood flow, and by stimulating cartilage and bone growth. It has even helped prevent amputation in some cases of fracture. It has been shown to increase bone density in post-menopausal women. So, you don’t have to be an astronaut to benefit. For those people who have already had a hip or knee replacement, you may know that over time, your artificial joint may become loose. PEMF has helped others strengthen the area in question and decrease pain. Do you know someone over the age of 75? Chances are that he or she has arthritis. Eighty percent of Americans over 75 have this condition, and many of these people also have pain. Drug therapies for arthritis are largely ineffective, and can even be toxic. Patients with arthritis who received PEMF stimulation noted a decrease in pain, stiffness, and disability. Other conditions studied with positive outcomes using PEMF include tennis elbow, recovery from spinal fusion, leg sores, multiple sclerosis, tinnitus, pelvic pain (90% success rate for conditions including menstrual cramps, cysts, and urinary tract infections), nerve pain, and stroke recovery. And, in animal studies, PEMF increased survival in breast cancer and helped increase efficacy of anti-cancer drugs. Julie Lachman, ND LLC is one of the only clinics in the area to have PEMF. (See ad on page 28)

Anyone who wants to make a positive change in themselves, their habits, or their lives can benefit from hypnosis. It feels rejuvenating, since ten minutes of hypnosis has the same restorative value of four hours of sleep! The more you relax, the more successful your hypnosis session will be, and you will quickly make long-lasting changes easily. Call us today to see how we can help you transform your life through hypnosis!

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Anuja Bakshi is the Certified Hypnotherapist and Yoga Instructor of Total Wellness Options, 275 S. Main St, Suite 2A, Doylestown PA 18901. She can be reached at (267) 278-0901 or www.TWOptions.com. (See ad on back cover)

It may sound like something parents tell their children, but new research and modern imaging technologies are shedding light on the importance of having your head on straight. Here are just a few of the reasons why.

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1. It’s about balance. Although it might not feel like it, the average human head weighs as much as a bowling ball. Try balancing a ball on top of a stick and you’ll begin to appreciate the grace with which our brain performs this task without any conscious effort. There are two primary factors involved here. First is the brain’s desire to maintain the eyes level with the horizon, a phenomenon known as the “righting reflex.” Secondly there are the laws of physics which require that the body stay underneath the center of gravity of the head so that we don’t fall over. If the head is slightly off balance, the brain will distort the spine in order to bring the rest of the body underneath it. It is a recognized medical fact that pain in the neck, shoulders, lower back, or even the hips, can be directly related to a misaligned head. 2. It’s about flow. A recent study published in the journal Neurology Research International highlights the negative effects on brain health that can result from a misalignment between the base of the skull and the first bone in the neck. There is a hole on the bottom of the head through which almost every nerve between the brain and the rest of the body must pass. Directly beneath that hole is a small ring-like bone (C1) which acts as a joint between the head and the rest of the neck. There is now clinical evidence that misalignment of this one bone can be involved in numerous seemingly “unrelated” neurological pathologies such as migraine headaches, vertigo, seizures, ADHD, autism, trigeminal neuralgia, fibromyalgia, syringomyelia and chiari malformations, as well as neurodegenerative diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis, Ahlzheimers, Parkinsons, and ALS. Conversely, these conditions are known to improve dramatically in certain individuals when precise alignment of the head is reestablished.

3. It’s about optimal health. A growing body of published research provides strong evidence that many seemingly “unrelated” health issues improve once a patient’s head is properly realigned through upper cervical-specific treatment. Because the brain monitors and controls virtually every other process in the body, many health issues such as blood pressure, digestion, and hormone regulation improve when the head and neck are realigned. LifeAligned Upper Cervical Treatment Center, located in Warrington, PA specializes in gentle, precise realignment of the head and neck. For more information visit www.LifeAlignedHealth.com. (See ad on page 6)

ence has accepted that eczema may be a symbiotic relationship between a systemic host viral pathogen that causes skin damage and an opportunistic pathogen that normally lives on the skin which takes advantage of the weakness created by the virus. The use of corticosteroid products can damage the skin, lead to diabetes, osteoporosis, cataracts and in fact only treats the symptoms of inflammation. The use of hand creams while beneficial, doesn’t address the cause. The immunosuppressant salves can cause cancer and don’t relieve the itch or heal the skin, so they don’t represent the “whole person” treatment or the “do no harm” objectives. Acupuncture and other energy balancing techniques can certainly address the cause (ie: energy blockages causing weaknesses that microbes will exploit) but they are not as effective at accelerating tissue repair and relieving itch as we might like. So what can we do? In order to approach the whole problem, we need to kill bacteria, fungi and viruses. We also need to help the body to repair the damaged skin (ie: increase the cell proliferation rate) and relieve the itch and pain. There are herbs in fact that will perform all of these functions. A combination of Poke root, Chaparral, Blood root, Neem, Burdock and Humic Acid will pretty well cover the “kill the pathogens” requirement. Used externally, these herbs and natural derivatives represent little or no risk to anyone. Next, healing the damaged skin can be accomplished quite handily with Calendula, Aloe Vera and Comfrey. These herbs will increase the rate at which replacement skin cells are made and they provide nutrients that keep existing cells healthy. Last but not least is the combination of White Willow Bark and Arnica Montana for pain relief, Calendula, St. John’s Wort and Chickweed for suppressing the itch and inflammation. Choosing an herbal salve with these constituents will empower you to tackle just about any skin infection or rash. One must remember that Psoriasis is not an infection or rash, but an immune system malfunction and thus doesn’t respond well to this particular course of herbal constituents. Steven Frank is the herbalist behind the natural remedies at Nature’s Rite. He can be reached for comment at stevef@NaturesRiteRemedies.com . (See ad on page 15)

Hypnosis Counseling Center Celebrates 30th Anniversary

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with New Office in King of Prussia, PA For more than 30 years, Hypnosis Counseling Center has helped individuals achieve lasting and positive life change – overcoming issues like smoking, overeating, and stress – to lead healthier, happier lives.

Skin conditions can be very difficult to diagnose and even more difficult to resolve. Without extensive microbiological testing and in some cases genetic testing, the exact cause can be very elusive. Recently, allopathic medical sci-

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of attention, encouragement and personal support. Our new office is located at 3400 Valley Forge Circle, King of Prussia, PA Other offices are located in Flemington, Princeton, and Livingston, NJ Hypnosis Counseling Center is a full-service center, using the art of hypnotherapy in both private and group settings. Our clientele is quite diverse; we have worked as consultants for the State of New Jersey and we have tailormade programs for Fortune 500 corporations; we regularly hold adult education seminars, work with hospitals and fitness centers, and we meet with individuals, just like your neighbor or you, who want to better their lives. Barry Wolfson has formal training in both counseling and hypnotherapy. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University and a Master of Science degree in Counseling from Upsala College. Mr. Wolfson has run the Hypnosis Counseling Center for over 30 years, offering programs in over 30 Pennsylvania and New Jersey adult schools. He has also been a consultant to the State of New Jersey and presented programs at the following businesses and locations: NJ Dept of Consumer Affairs, Johnson & Johnson, Bristol Myers, HoffmanLaRouche, Revlon, Tommy Hilfiger, Budweiser, Unilever, Hunterdon Medical Center, Foster Wheeler, Ramapo College, Middlesex County College, Valley Hospital, Edison Board of Education, Lucille Roberts, Ladies Workout Express, Woodbridge Housing Authority, A & E Stores, ABB Lummis Co. The website is www.hypnosisnj.com Contact us at 908-303-7767 or barry@hypnosisnj.com Offices located at: 3400 Valley Forge Circle, King of Prussia, PA; 28 Mine St. Flemington, NJ; 43 Tamarack Circle, Princeton, NJ; 2 E. Northfield Rd. Livingston, NJ (See ad on page 7)

You Can Have Energy for Life! Every now and then I talk to someone who says they have plenty of energy, but mostly its the other way around. Most of us could use a little

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boost. First, make sure you’re getting enough sleep. Many people try to make do with much less than they need, and don’t realize how much it drains them over time. Melatonin helps most people sleep, and there are a variety of herbs (valerian, hops, skullcap, passionflower, california poppy, wild lettuce)and amino acids (tryptophan and 5htp) that can be used together or alone. Cut way down on alcohol and caffeine, and discuss what is keeping you up with someone familiar with the supplements to help you choose the most effective combination.

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ATP. Its your body’s energy molecule, and the best way to get more is to consume d-ribose (a natural sugar that is safe for diabetics as it won’t significantly effect blood sugar levels.) Effective dosages of dribose range from 1-10grams, twice a day. Best taken in powder, mixed with a beverage, to save money and avoid swallowing so many pills. Coenzyme Q-10 is helpful for so many things, is quite safe even in large doses, and can help you feel better fast. Try the ubiquinol form (the most effective, particularly for older people)at 100 mg twice daily. You may increase to 200 or 300 mg. B complex is water soluble, and needs to be renewed in your body. Coenzymated, sublingual lozenges speed the b’s into your bloodstream to perk you up with a lower dosage in more absorbable, usable form than common tablets. (Source Naturals makes a good one.) Adaptogenic herbs are not stimulants and contain no caffeine. Ginseng is the most well known one, but also try jiaogulan (gynostemma),rhodiola rosea, or eleuthero (used to be siberian ginseng). Experiment to find your best dosage levels, starting with the label directions. Get your thyroid gland checked. Especially if you’re a middle aged female. Ditto your adrenals. Low thyroid or adrenal exhaustion can sideline you, and supplements are not always enough to revive sagging glands. And, by the way, if your thyroid is “normal” but your body temperature is chronically low, get it checked again. Fatigue is a common side effect of prescription medications, so check to see if any one or combination of them could be sapping your strength. Stress can drain energy like pulling a plug! Sometimes a gentle, natural relaxant can have you end up with more energy! Magnesium loosens tight muscles, and gaba or l-theanine will calm your mind without making you sleepy. If your energy isn’t being wasted on muscle tension and a churning brain, you can feel better and accomplish more. (Magnesium is now available in an effective spray form, as well as pills!) So in order to choose the best path for your needs, go speak to someone at your local health store. If all you want is a bottle of pills with questionable claims, go online and take your chances. If what you need is help, someone to coordinate your nutrients optimally, work with you and your healthcare practitioner to improve your life, and to avoid overhyped fads, come see me or someone like me. You’ll be glad you did ! Come visit at River of Life Natural Foods, 5743 Route 202, Lahaska PA. 215-794-1445. Karen Stauffer, karen_stauffer@aol.com (See ad on page 4)

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Rina’s Rocks Is

Gardens with More Love and Less Labor Mulching. Weeding. Fertilizing. These are all spring chores that many of us assume are necessary to get our gardens up and running for the season. But is there a better, easier way? There is. And it turns out there are many ecological benefits to this alternative approach.

Hatboro’s Hidden Gem Welcome to a different kind of Crystal and Mineral store. Relaxing music, fresh cut flowers and enticing incense create a calming atmosphere for you to discover the amazing treasures you will find. Knowledgeable sales associates, Rina, Marcia, and Shana can assist you as you learn about the healing powers of Crystals and their Therapeutic uses.

Let’s begin with mulching and weeding. Weeding is necessary because all of those open areas between plants typically sprout annual weeds. After weeding, we cover these areas with mulch to help keep weed seeds from geminating. Many people also fertilize. All of these activities consume time, take away from the pleasure of the garden, and cost money. How can we transition to a more user friendly and environmentally sound practice? Let’s work from the ground up. All naturally occurring plant communities in our region are vertically stratified. That is, low plants cover the ground plane, forbs and grasses occupy a higher plane, shrubs make up a third layer, and finally, the highest strata is filled with understory and canopy trees. These plant communities typically fill the entire ground plane. Only in very low light or high stress areas are there empty spaces between plants. This is the key. If we follow this example, we can utilize ground covers to spread among all of our plants. These ground covers naturally suppress weeds and eliminate the need for annual mulching. In addition, if we choose carefully we provide additional nectar, pollen, and seed food sources for desirable wildlife. Better yet, if we choose native plants, we eliminate the need for fertilizing and supplemental watering. Since native plants are the foundation of our regional ecology, this is a win-win situation. When I say ground cover, I don’t mean Vinca or Pachysandra. These are indeed ground covers, but they aren’t native and so they don’t support the food chain. Whether your garden is in shade or sun, whether it has wet or dry soil, there are native plants suited for your conditions. For shade areas consider Foam Flower (Tiarella cordifolia), Hay Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia punctilobula), Pennsylvania Sedge (Carex pennsylvanica), and Labrador Violet (Viola labradorica). Full sun areas can host Moss Pink (Phlox subulata), Spotted Geranium (Geranium maculatum), Golden ragwort (Packera aurea) or Coral Bells (Heuchera villosa). These suggestions just scratch at the very surface of possibilities, and may not be suitable to your specific needs. But it is worth investigating and considering a new, friendlier approach to gardening - an approach that is certain to generate more garden love, less labor, and better habitat for those critters who depend on plants for survival. To learn more about native and organic gardening, visit our web site at vanderlelylandscaping.com or call Vanderlely Landscaping at 267-3775947. There are infinite ways we can help you transform your property into a beautiful, natural, and life-supporting oasis. Happy summer! (See ad on page 9)

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Other offerings at Rina’s Rocks include 20% off Sales, Regular classes, weekly meditations; Wednesday’s 7:30-8:30pm, massage therapy with Shana Parsons LMT Fri-Sun , and Reiki healing treatments. Great gift ideas for All occasions include decorative Amethyst Cathedrals, Quartz Crystals and healing tools, Custom Hand-Made Jewelry, Polished stones, Crystal Skulls, Reiki charged Candles, Salt lamps plus more! Rina has been collecting crystals and fossil for over 22 years. She has a vast collection and strives to bring you the Best quality and rarest specimens possible. She, along with Shana, are members of the Phila. Mineralogical Society. We Really Love our Rocks!! Please join us for our BIG SALES!!! Celebrate Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Our 5th Anniversary by saving 20% off Crystals and Jewelry 4/26-6/19! Our Anniversary Celebration will be held on June 11th 11-6pm at our store, wine & cheese and door prize. Come enjoy the fun! Our relaxing meditation area is located in the back of our store with comfortable sofas, chairs and pillows, and incense and candles to release the days stress. The class is lead by card reader and healer Lavender Green. Her soft voice, soothing music and expert technique will help guide you into a peaceful and enlightened state of consciousness. Use a black tourmaline to ground you and amethyst to help you meditate. Treat yourself or someone you love to a terrific massage! Our Licensed Massage Therapist, Shana Parsons LMT, is Wonderful! She has the touch of an Angel, yet is strong enough for deep-tissue massage. Soft music and candles set the mood for total relaxation and therapeutic body healing. The benefits are: pain management, stress control, enhanced health, increased circulation, immune system stimulation and improved sleep. Appointments available Fri 2-6/Sat 11-6 Sun 11-5. For the more adventurous type, we also offer Tarot and Angel card readings. Every Sunday from 12-4pm on a rotating schedule, Lavender, Miss Gee, and Samantha can guide you to a better understanding of lifes’ questions. Give the Gift of Serenity and Mother Earth. Namaste, Rina . Gift Certificates available for All Products, Services and Classes. For Updates on Various Specials & Classes. Check out our Website RinasRocks.com & Facebook page: RinasRocks. Rina’s Rocks 42 S. York Rd. Hatboro Pa, 19040 215-443-ROCK/ Rina@RinasRocks.com (See ad on page 29)

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spectives on dreams, hypnosis, synchronicities, and signs from above. Lisa also speaks of her own magnificent healing that she received from John of God in 2015.

The Hypnotic Healer

As a result, her healing abilities and the connection with the divine have become even more present. Lisa now states that her new normal is feeling the energy and seeing orbs daily. She also feels spirit moving through her during the sessions and at times will channel messages. In addition, there will be tributes and testimonials of many clients who share their heartfelt stories of healing miracles and connecting and receiving messages from their deceased loved ones. Call today for your own healing miracle! (See ad on page 2)

Lisa Gercie is a 1998 graduate of Lehigh University’s Counseling Psychology program. Since then she has seen her practice evolve over the years from traditional psychotherapy into the metaphysical realms. In the last few years, the majority of her clients have reported spiritual and metaphysical occurrences while in her office that have granted them peace and a “knowing” that we are not alone. Many have spoken about healings from the angels and the divine. Most of her clients also state that they have uncovered their own healing abilities and psychic gifts just by working with her. Lisa is also writing a book with the ever popular Rev. Edie Weinstein, MSW, LSW called The Hypnotic Healer & Divine Connections due to be released later this year. The book shares Lisa’s life story about how she discovered as a child that she had metaphysical gifts and abilities along with her own and Edie’s per-

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Tuesday, April 26 ART CLASSES AT OAC Landscape Watercolor with Howard Watson, AWS, PWCS. Howard Watson, internationally celebrated artist and illustrator, 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 Wednesday, May 4 ART CLASSES AT OAC Make Your Paintings Come to Life with Steve Zazenski. Complete 6 paintings in 6 weeks in Steve’s paint-along class where you will learn a variety of techniques. Even the most experienced artist will benefit from this class. Six weeks, 9:30 am-12:30 pm. OAC, 45 Forest Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002 www.orelandartcenter.com Friday, May 6 NATIVE PLANT SALE Selection of best native perennials and ferns $6.50 each. Free seeds, info, and consultation. Planting demonstrations. May 6: noon- 4pm. May 7: 11am-4pm. United Friends School front lawn, 1018 W. Broad, Quakertown. Call 267-377-5947 or email plantlib@verizon.net for more info. (See ad page 9) Saturday, May 7 SPRING SHOPPING BONANZA Come out and support the local community artists. We will have many vendors at our studio for you to choose from. From handmade jewelry, doterra oils, skin care products, homemade yogi soap, blown glass items. Admission is FREE May 7th from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM call 267 718 6444 or email bdawson@yogacise.com for more info. Tuesday, May 10 STOP SMOKING/LOSE WEIGHT/RELAXATION THROUGH HYPNOSIS Tuesday May 10 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis: Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved. 6:30-7:30pm Lose Weight with Hypnosis: Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. 7:30-8:30pm Relaxation through Hypnosis: Learn techniques you can use daily to reduce stress in your life. 8:30- 9:30pm New Hope-Solebury High School, 182 W. Bridge St. New Hope. $55. Call 908-303-7767 or 215-297- 500.www.hypnosisnj.com (See ad page 7) Tuesday, May 10 FITNESS WALK/RUN WORKOUT IN PHILADELPHIA FOR BEGINNERS Every Tuesday at 10 am, we will meet in Philadelphia for a

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fun one hour workout. This is ideal for beginners looking to get into better shape. I am keeping the group small, so please register ahead of time. Also check out website (JoanneCipressi.com) for other dates and times. $10 Contact Joanne at 267-266-6480 or Joanne@JoanneCipressi.com (See ad page 29) Wednesday, May 11 REIKI I CERTIFICATION - 3 WEDNESDAY MORNINGS 9am-noon 5/11, 25 & 6/8 Feel relaxed and empowered. Accelerate healing, reduce or eliminate chronic pain, revitalize, energize and increase awareness. Hands-on classes. Ability to transmit Reiki Energy, heal yourself, your family, friends, pets, and plants. Register by 5/4. 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 14) Friday, May 13 WOMEN’S WELLNESS RETREAT May 13th - 16th, 4 Day Detox Jump start your Healthy Lifestyle, gain thyroid and hormonal balance, lose weight, lift depression, glow from within. Join Kathleen Downey, CSCP Counselor, Nutritionist, Author of Healthy is Delicious, with 28 years of experience. Certified yoga teacher. All organic gluten, dairy, sugar and soy free healthy gourmet meals and juicing. A diet plan you’ll want to stay on. With yoga, breath work, individualized detox and exercise program, biking or walking the canal, Far infrared detox and massage with Courtneydowneymassage.com. www.corelevelhealing.net call to register 858.401.3144 or email corelevelhealing@gmail.com Saturday, May 14 CHANNEL POWER: A NIGHT OF DIVINE ENERGY AND GUIDANCE Join gifted channels, Simona Manenti, Leslie Ramos and Gary Schoenberg at Circle of Miracles from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. This will be a night of extraordinary connection to the Higher Realms. Contact Ken Kaplan at kenstories@verizon.net. to reserve your place. Circle Of Miracles, 10 Beulah Road, New Britain, PA 215-598-8002 Info@circleofmiracles.org www.circleofmiracles.org (See ad page 14) Wednesday, May 18 STOP SMOKING/LOSE WEIGHT/RELAXATION THROUGH HYPNOSIS Wednesday May 18 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis: Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved. 6:30-7:30pm Lose Weight with Hypnosis: Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a

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safe, effective program. 7:30-8:30pm Relaxation through Hypnosis: Learn techniques you can use daily to reduce stress in your life. 8:309:30pm Rocky run YMCA, 1299 W. Baltimore Pike, Media. $45. Call 908303-7767 or 610-627-9633 x1223. www.hypnosisnj.com (See ad page 7) Thursday, May 19 CROP SHARE OPEN HOUSE Farm Tour. Salad Samplings. Meet and greet. Open to public. Thurs. May 19, 2-7pm, Myerov Farm, 306 Elephant Rd, Perkasie , PA 18944, 215-421-9413. myerovfarm.com (See ad page 20) Friday, May 20 REIKI III MASTER PRACTITIONER AND TEACHER (OPTIONAL) Friday 6:30-9:30pm; Saturday 9am-8:00pm. Receive the Usui Master Power Attunement which increases Reiki flow, learn Usui Master Symbol and receive instructions to utilize this symbol for increased intensity of the Reiki power. Register by 5/13 for discount. Optional Teacher Training Saturday 5-10pm & Sunday 2-10pm glenda@circleofmiracles.org or 267-218-4254 Circle of Miracles Church, 10 Beulah Road, New Britain, PA 18901 www.circleofmiracles.org (See ad page 14) Saturday, May 21 STAYCATION MINI RETREAT A full day of yoga and essential oils! Early bird discount before May 6th. Three sessions 11: to 12:30 Opening Meditation and Empowerment Flow - Lunch (bring your own), 1:00 to 2:00 PM - Make Happy Bath Blend and Sweet Sunshine roll-on, 2:00 to 3:00 Yin practice One session 25.00 - two 45- three 65 (after May 6th full price). 267 718 6444 check out yoga-cise2.com for more info Saturday, May 21 TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION PROGRAM Free Public Lecture on the benefits of the Transcendental Meditation Program will be held on Saturday, May 21 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 215-783-4629 to sign up and find the location of the lecture. The next four-day course will be from March June 11 June 14. Course fees: Adults - $960; College Students - $480; Ages 4-18 - $360; scholarships available for those in need. Visit www.tm.org/doylestown for more information. Saturday, May 21 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 215-538-0976. Wednesday, May 25 OVERCOMING SELF-DOUBT WORKSHOP Do you allow self-doubt to block you from love, success or other goals? Learn how to overcome self-doubt by retraining the way you think and by taking action. This 1.5 hour workshop will give you tools to be more confident. Includes workbook. $15. In Center City Philadelphia from 2pm to 3:30pm. Contact Joanne Cipressi at 267-266-6480 or joanne@joannecipressi.com (See ad page 29)

Thursday, June 2 ANGEL FRIENDS 7-9 p.m. Angels are all around us! Learn how to easily connect with them & receive their loving, empowering guidance & healing in all areas of life. Notice Angel Tracks that are already in your everyday life & meet your Guardian Angel(s) in a beautiful guided meditation Welcome these dear friends into your world & Transform Your Life! www.awakeningthemagic.com; 856.498- 1173. Friday, June 3 BARBECUE BREAD CLASS Bread making with Farmer Neil. Hands on learning. Friday June 3, 10am -noon. Registration required. Myerov Farm 306 Elephant Rd. Perkasie, PA 18944, 215-421-9413. myerovfarm.com (See ad page 20) Wednesday, June 8 TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION PROGRAM Free Public Lecture on the benefits of the Transcendental Meditation Program will be held on Wednesday, June 8 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 the lecture. The next four-day course will be from June 11 June 14. Course fees: Adults - $960; College Students - $480; Ages 4-18 - $360; scholarships available for those in need. Visit www.tm.org/doylestown for more information. Thursday, June 9 AWAKEN YOUR PSYCHIC ABILITIES - LEVEL 1 June 9, 14, 16; 78:30 p.m. Awaken & expand your innate intuitive, psychic gifts in this fun, interactive 3-part teleseminar/online series. Discover your primary channel, remove common blocks to intuition & learn specific techniques to open/enhance your psychic abilities so you can receive soul messages & bring more joy, power & spirit to all areas of your life. www.awakeningthemagic.com; 856.498.1173. Tuesday, June 14 THE 31ST FREE SPIRIT GATHERING A Sacred, Family-Friendly, Pan-Spiritual 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 10) Tuesday, June 14 LEARN TO LOVE AGAIN WORKSHOP Have you been hurt, abandoned or betrayed? Have you been hiding your heart due to fear of being hurt again? This workshop will give you the compassion, tools and guidance to learn to love again. For singles or couples. $25 Workbook and meditation included. From 11am to 1pm. Contact Joanne at 267266-6480 or joanne@joannecipressi.com Please register before June 9th. (See ad page 29) Saturday, June 18 SOLSTICE EXPO & HOLISTIC FAIR June 18 & 19 10AM-6PM New Hope Eagle Firehouse 46 N.Sugan Rd. New Hope, PA. 18938 267-2612768 novafinish@earthlink.net Free speakers and lectures every hour. Psychic readings, energy healing,holistic practitioners, art, crystals, minerals, gems, jewelry, aroma therapist and lotion products plus new

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age vendors. Admission $7/person.This is a metaphysical experience. See www.wearesme.com (See ad page 18) Saturday, June 25 FARM CAFE & FILM Enjoy a summer evening sip, nosh and film. Saturday June 25, 9:30pm, Myerov Farm 306 Elephant Rd, Perkasie PA 18944, 215-421-9413 myerovfarm.com (See ad page 20) Saturday, June 25 ANGELIC G.R.A.C.E. PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATION CLASS You are not alone. Connect deeply with the Angelic Realms, Open Your Heart & Awaken Your Intuitive Channels ~ Find Your Soulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Divine Purpose! Work w/ the Angels & Archangels to Release Blocks & Fears, Receive Messages/Conduct Readings, Heal Spirit & Soul, Create Peace, Love & Abundance and more. Whether new or experienced, this joyful course will change your life! Personal Transformation &/or Professional Certification Options. 6/25-27. Spaces are Limited. www.awakeningthemagic.com; 856.498.1173. Saturday, June 25 INTERFAITH DAY OF PRAYER FOR AMERICAN INDIAN YOUTH & GATHERING Observed: June 25 7:30 am to 7:30 pm; (pray individually or gather in your communities). Gathering: June 26 at Nakashima Woodworking Gallery 1847 Aquetong Rd, New Hope, PA 18938 5:00 to 8:30 pm. Contact Arrows (www.arrows4americanindians.org) for info. or to reserve space: 267808-0809 or email arrows4americanindians@gmail.com. Adolescent suicide rates 2.5 times the natl average, and 9 to 19 times higher in pockets throughout the U.S.

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Saturday, June 25 BIKE (MOTORCYCLE) RUN & CARAVAN TO CARLISLE INDIAN SCHOOL/BARRACKS Depart @ 8:00 9:30 am Levittown, PA Destination @ Carlisle Fire & Rescue, Carlisle, PA 17015 Lunch, IPad, raffle, auction, Lakota Indian visitors/speakers. Ceremony. Advance Reg (online April 1st) Website: www.arrows4americanindians.org; Ph: 267808-0809;email: arrows4americanindians@gmail.com. Benefits American Indian youth. Sponsored by Arrows 501(c)(3), a PA-based nonprofit. Sunday, June 26 INTERFAITH DAY OF PRAYER FOR AMERICAN INDIAN YOUTH GATHEIRNG June 26 at Nakashima Woodworking Gallery 1847 Aquetong Rd, New Hope, PA 18938 5:00 to 8:30 pm. Contact Arrows (www.arrows4americanindians.org) for info. or to reserve space: 267808-0809 or email arrows4americanindians@gmail.com. Adolescent suicide rates in American Indian youth are 2.5 times the national average, and 9 to 19 times higher in pockets throughout the U.S. Wednesday, July 13 BLUEPRINT FOR LIVING PROGRAM: MASTERING YOUR MINDSET AND LOVING YOUR LIFE: Learn how to create the life you want! Get practical yet powerful tools to create positive changes and balance in ALL areas of your life! Improve your relationships, finances, health and mindset. Program is open to the general public. Classes meet for 5 consecutive Wednesdays, 6:30-9pm at Delaware Valley University, Doylestown, PA. Learn more and register: www.BlueprintForLiving.info

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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.

Ongoing Activities THESE CALENDAR LISTINGS ARE ONLY $10 !!! Event and Activity Listings are only $10 for 65 words in Creating Community Magazine. Advertise all of your workshops, classes, lectures, events, meetings, support groups, activities etc. to an audience of 90,000 readers for great results.The Deadline for the JULY/AUGUST SUMMER ISSUE is JUNE 15th . SUBMIT YOUR EVENT & ACTIVITY LISTINGS THROUGH OUR WEBSITE WWW.CREATINGCOMMUNITY.COM GHOST TOURS OF NEW HOPE We meet every Saturday night June through November at 8:00 P.M. Meet at Main & Ferry Streets in New Hope. Cost is $10/person. No reservations needed. We also do private tours. Cost is $12/person for 8 people or more and reservations are required. Contact: 215-348-1598. www.GhostToursofNewHope.com Outdoor walking tour only. All stories are true and documented. This is our 35th year! SELF EMPOWERING ACTING AND VOICE CLASSES Build self Confidence and performance skills for the entertainment field, business presentations, personal communication skills and self expression. Find

your Voice with techniques used by the Royal and National Shakespeare Companies in London for singing or Acting, Public Speaking and more. Join Kathleen Downey, SAG member for 38 years, studied at NYU Film school, H.B. Studios, National and Royal Shakespeare, Patsy Rodenburg, Writer and award winning Film maker teaching Acting and Voice for 10 years. Courtney Downey, has a BFA in Theater and has been teaching Acting for 8 years in NY and San Fran. Classes for adults on Thursday Evenings, 7 pm and Children and Young Adults Mondays after school at 4:30. Bridge St. in Lambertville, NJ Please call to register 858.401.3144 private lessons available www.downeyactingandvoice.com katdowney@aol.com Monday afternoons after school for young adults and teens MUSIC LESSONS AT KESWICK MUSIC WORKS 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. Keswick Music Works is a neighborhood store where music lessons are the focal point, and instruction is offered on a wide range of instruments. 363 N. Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038. keswickmusicworks.com. 215-887-1462. (See ad page 27) AURA/CHAKRA BALANCING Gentle, powerful and uplifting healing sessions for relief of physical and emotional pain. Providing alignment of body, mind and spirit. Karmic clearing of past patterns. By appointment. Carol Pomplun, B.D. Philadelphia (Chestnut Hill) 215-242-0904 caroljpomplun@gmail.com 35 years experience RUSTIC REJUVINATION RETREATS IN COLORADO Rejuvinate and relax on a permaculture education farm in Colorado. Fresh organic

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produce, simple living in rustic shelters, families encouraged. Cooking in an outdoor kitchen and clay oven. Raw foods and vegan meals. Earth Mountain Education Farm is nestled at 8000' in the gorgeous Rocky Mountains. Focused on healing or spiritual growth? Earth Mountain is a special place offering 3 and 5 day sessions, May til Oct. Email earthmountainfarm@gmail.com or call 719-680-0215 to schedule your adventure today. Group rates available.

PRIVATE YOGA In Doylestown or the convenience of your own home. Personal one-on-one guidance and attention with sessions tailored to fit your level and individual needs. Classes taught in the Sivananda tradition, encouraging proper breathing, flexibility, strength & vitality in your body while calming your mind. For more information please call Anuja at Total Wellness Options, (267) 278-0901 or email Anuja@AccessYourMind.com. (See ad page 32)

AURA/CHAKRA BALANCING Gentle, powerful and uplifting healing sessions for relief of physical and emotional pain. Providing alignment of body, mind and spirit. Karmic clearing of past patterns. By appointment. Carol Pomplun, B.D. Philadelphia (Chestnut Hill) 215-242-0904 caroljpomplun@gmail.com 35 years experience

LEARN TO MEDITATE AND PRACTICE MINDFULNESS Learn basic, simple meditation techniques you can take with you anywhere! Reduce stress, improve concentration, lower anxiety & blood pressure, while increasing self-awareness and self-acceptance. Experience the beauty & bliss of a quiet mind. Wednesdays 6-7pm, Total Wellness Options, Doylestown. Space is limited, please call Anuja at (267) 2780901 or email Anuja@AccessYourMind.com to register. (See ad page 32)

THERE’S NO POINT TO MY LIFE That’s right, if you’re looking for something you’re looking with something and the something that you’re looking with is a fraud, a ruse, a hypnotic suggestion that’s not made of anything and isn’t going anywhere. This revelation turns out to be freedom, and that’s why it continues to evade you, because freedom is the last thing you want. See www.nightskysangha.org. Word! TAROT READINGS and Energy work. I work with Tarot and Angel cards. Psychic readings are a great way to get to issues that maybe keeping you stuck in a situation. I’ve been reading cards for over 20 years and still get my cards read. It’s fun and eye opening. I also do Reiki/ energy sessions which help to re-charge the body’s battery. Energy work is healing for the body and the mind. Call for a session call 484- 4773694. Geri Massott RMT, LMT, CHt ACCESS CONSCIOUSNESS THE BARS Sessions & Classes How would you like to make changes in your life all while laying down? The Bars« are 32 points on the head & when activated start to unravel all considerations & limitations that can leave you feeling stuck. Become a Practitioner of the Bars with just an 8 hour class & get CEU credits! Classes are the last Sunday of month. Call to register for a class or to book a session 484.477.3694 Geri Massott, BF NCBTMB approved educator HATBORO FARMERS’ MARKET The Hatboro Residents’ Association features the 4th Annual Hatboro Farmers’ Market. Offering herbs, produce, flowers, specialty foods, handmade items and more! Every Friday May 6th through October 14th 5 PM to DUSK. This FREE family event features live music, food, and kids activities. Located at 32 N. York Road (See ad page 20)

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TAI CHI EASY & QI GONG TRAINING Personal one-on-one, couples, & groups. Focus is on movements, breath work, meditation, & self-massage. Learn powerful self- healing & meridian tapping techniques. Re-energize yourself & experience balance, harmony, stress reduction & mental focus. Please call (267) 278-1054 or email coachkalind@gmail.com for appointments. Total Wellness Options, 275 S. Main St., Suite 2A, Doylestown. (See ad page 32) RUSTIC REJUVINATION RETREATS IN COLORADO Rejuvinate and relax on a permaculture education farm in Colorado. Fresh organic produce, simple living in rustic shelters, families encouraged. Cooking in an outdoor kitchen and clay oven. Raw foods and vegan meals. Earth Mountain Education Farm is nestled at 8000' in the gorgeous Rocky Mountains. Focused on healing or spiritual growth? Earth Mountain is a special place offering 3 and 5 day sessions, May til Oct. Email earthmountainfarm@gmail.com or call 719-680-0215 to schedule your adventure today. Group rates available.

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