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Interviews with the Leading Edge;

Interviews with the Leading Edge: A Live and Free Event!

Be part of a live studio audience Sat., June 20, 7:30pm, The Dee Sarno Theater at the Saratoga Arts Center,

320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs This event is also a fundraiser for the interviews with the Leading Edge series, as with your help the series can remain sustainable. Donations made that night will be tax deductible.

There will be free wine, food and refreshments.

For more information, call (518)210-1557 This event is co-sponsored by The Healing Springs Journal.

www.LeadingEdgeInterviews.com, is a video interview series with people who are on the leading edge of transforming society, doing work to further the consciousness revolution and how it is manifesting in culture, politics and spirituality, in order to help bring along a more enlightened society. People interviewed include Peter Yarrow (Peter, Paul & Mary); Donna Eden (author Energy Medicine); John Perkins (author - Confessions of an Economic Hit Man); Barbara Marx Hubbard (Founder - Foundation for Conscious Evolution); and Charles Eisenstein (author of Sacred Economics).

Be part of a live studio audience as a filmed interview with series Producer/Host Dr. Michael Wayne takes place. During the interview, Dr. Wayne will talk about the genesis of the interview series and the ideas behind it, what it’s like to meet so many brilliant and illuminating people, and his perspective on where we are going as a people and what it will take to create a more holistic, sustainable and enlightened society and world. Questions and answers from the studio audience will also be taken during the filming.

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Publisher’s Corner The greatest gift you can offer is a healthy, whole you “How do you value your life, Katrina?” This question was asked of me by Harrison Jim Sr., a Navajo Medicine Man coming to the Northeast as part of the Navajo Horse Healing Project. We were discussing his upcoming visit and other potential ways to bring their teachings to our community. I was stumped by the question, in part because of the use of the word “how.” All the quick answers that came would have answered, “what do I value?” The conversation at that moment was about charging a fee for their talks and healings, so I knew his question was not a matter of semantics. After some silence and then my answer “I’d have to give that some consideration.” Harrison added, “what value do you place on having peace and harmony restored in your life? That is what we ask for in exchange of our knowledge, gifts and healings.”

This question was bouncing around my head when an old note showed up on my desktop. It was recording a time while driving down the Northway and a Target delivery truck passed me. I noticed the tag line “Expect more. Pay Less.” I’d probably seen that line many times prior, however, this time the symbolic imbalance caught my attention. Expecting more and paying less seemed like an American Mantra. What does this say about our culture’s idea of reciprocity? While the Target tag is referencing money in exchange for goods, we cannot separate that belief out from other areas of life, such as interpersonal relationships and how we make a living. With the assumption that we should pay less and get more, there is no equal exchange, creating imbalanced transactions—including the one we have with life in general. On the surface this may not seem important, on an energetic level it leaves everything in disharmony.

I hadn’t yet found my answer to Harrison’s question, so I continued to ponder values in general. We all can come up with a list of them—perhaps peace, joy, friendship, equality, love, family and so on. However, our behavior speaks to what we actually value more than a list of words. Rarely would someone openly include their ego on such a list or big business, yet many people display these as their priorities by how they live their lives.

On a different note, it came up in a few conversations recently that I am seen differently by others than how I witness myself. The differences were not necessarily negative, as one said she thought I was girly. Who is right? The person on the outside doing the seeing; or me on the inside who is doing the feeling? Perhaps both. While I am more comfortable with being well-liked, having a nice reputation, and being perceived my way, I place greater value on being true to my inner world, and authentic to my own experience of life no matter how that appears on the outside. Acting from the inside out means giving up impressing a specific image outwardly. In reality, this is never truly possible anyway; how we are perceived has more to do with the perceiver than it does with us. Which is perhaps why we are both right. Even so, when we are not paying attention to our inner world, falseness can fool others more easily, usually because it fools ourselves first. Life seems to ask us at times “are you truthful about your priorities, or do you only mean it when receiving approval, recognition, and adulation in return?”

Knowing I still hold blind spots causes me to continually question my genuineness.

The Healing Springs Journal is an independent publication committed to printing articles regarding the wellness of body, mind, spirit, and environment. It is a free publication supported by its advertisers. These advertisers must be judged on their individual merits, The Healing Springs Journal is not responsible for their claims, conditions, products, or services. Our articles reflect the opinions of their authors and not necessarily those of our publisher. We do not claim to diagnose illness, but offer an open forum on complimentary & alternative therapies. Serious ailments should be checked out by a physician as well as by the healers you feel compelled to learn more about. We reserve the right to refuse advertising and are not liable for any errors within the ads themselves.

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While there are times I’d rather feel certain about myself, I have realized that without questions, habitual responses and or addictive behavior replace real presence in each moment. So, I will continue to examine my truth. Just as there is no way to peace, peace is the way. There is no right way to authentic expression, living it is the way. In doing so, we sometimes get it wrong. Sounds contrary, but true all the same.

Going back to where we started, how do you value life? In what way do you want to experience it—through peace, health and harmony or stress, illness and worry? What are you willing to exchange in order for that valued experience?

Our human world has created money as a symbol of exchange; it is the main way in which we support what is important to us. Where we spend our most dollars is where our values truly lie, regardless of whether those things are on our list of principals. The same holds true for where our time is spent, the activities as well as the motivation behind them—such as fostering an ego or satisfying our soul.

Questioning ourselves regularly will bring about authentic alignment, much greater than rigid rule-following will.

Come out and hear Harrison and Gino talk about the Navajo culture on July 14th. We will be at Coesa Holistic Wellness Center in the Saratoga State Park starting at 7. It will be a powerful and valuable evening. While the suggested donation for this experience is $20, you may choose what to pay.

In deciding the amount, consider what you’d pay for an night of entertainment. If you receive something more substantial, perhaps inspiring and or perception changing, offer an amount in accordance of value to that which you received to the best of your ability. The funds will be going to Gino and Harrison so they may continue to provide for their family while they are away from home. The following evening, on the 15th, they will be creating ceremony for the waters of Saratoga. Again you are welcome to join. The waters are not only important to those who choose to drink their healing properties, but because they run under the ground on which we walk they influence us all. In addition, please read about their Navajo Horse Healing Project on page 10. It is going to be a great summer.

My choice is to experience it through peace, harmony and love. What’s your choice?

In awe,

Healing Springs Mission: With knowledge comes choice. Our mission at The Healing Springs Journal is to address the whole person by providing articles and stories that allow the reader to make empowered lifestyle decisions in relation to the wellness of their mind, body, spirit, and environment.

Contents articles 10

Navajo Horse Healing Project

by Andrea Neiman

12 Thermography, Iodine & Vitamin D

by Patricia Bowden Luccardi

15 18 20 22 24 26

Awaken Your Inner Goddess

by Ma Satprem Yeshe Dolmar Permission to Land

by Cate Labarre Moving From ad Egocentric to Ecocentric Way of Living

by Kim Corbin Juice For Kids

by Kathryn Kos Befriending Resistance

by Wendy Ball An Inconvenient Conversation

by Angela Kaufman

28 How Are You Showing Up for LIfe

by Allison Petroski

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Forrest Yoga

by Karmen Morales

features 6 Our Community 20 Book to Read 32 Your Astrological Forecast 34 36

by Arlene DeAngelus Calendar Directory #80 June—July, 2015 I Healing Springs

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The Mission is to bring Kundalini Yoga, as taught by Yogi Bhajan to the Saratoga Springs Community and elevate all from a place of humility and grace in a lovely healing space.

Community Kundalini Yoga in the Park Kundalini Yoga is the science of changing and strengthening the radiance to give expanded life and capacity. Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan with Kim Rossi takes place every Wednesday from 9:30-11am. Classes are ongoing. This class is open to everyone with or without yoga experience. Class cost for local guests is ‘by donation’ and whatever you feel like giving.

We are located at the Saratoga Springs State Park at The Lincoln Baths, unless otherwise noted. Enter through the front door and walk to the rear of the first floor. Please plan to be on time, as you do not want to miss the centering and tuning in, it is an essential part of class.

For questions and class updates, please contact Kim Rossi, Spa Director, Roosevelt Baths & Spac, 518-321-5660 or krossi@dncinc.com.

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Memorial for Mana Behan Be a part of creating a Mana Behan Memorial at Still Point Inter-faith Retreat.

We are attempting to raise funds to enhance the fire pit area. We only need $2,000 more to reach our goal. Please help.

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Behan touched the lives of countless individuals as a yoga instructor as well as a friend and mentor. As you may be aware, Still Point Retreat was very special to Mana. In trying to find a way to remember and honor Mana a group of her students went there and came up with the idea of placing granite benches around the fire pit where Mana loved to gather for ceremonial celebrations.

Our hope is to generally improve the fire pit area with granite benches, improving the fire pit itself, and better landscaping the area around the fire pit. After working with a granite supplier, arrangements are being made to complete this memorial in June, to be followed by a celebration of Mana's life sometime around her birthday at the end of July.

The donations will go to purchase, deliver and install the granite which is about $3,000. We've already raised $1,000 and we ask you to please consider helping us to meet our goal. Any amount over and above the $3,000 will be donated to Still Point. Checks are payable to Kim Berry, PO Box 504, Round Lake, NY. 12151

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Saratoga Integrative Medicine Education Network Special Event The Saratoga Integrative Medicine Education Network, or SIMEN, in conjunction with The Healing Springs Journal, has a very special event scheduled for Saturday, June #80 June—July, 2015 I Healing Springs

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Dr. Michael Wayne

20 at 7:30pm at the Saratoga Arts. Center, Dee Sarno Theater, 320 Broadway in Saratoga Springs

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The program is a live filmed interview for the video interview series “Interviews with the Leading Edge.” It will be done in front of a live studio audience, and by your attendance, you get to be the audience

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Admission is free for this festive occasion, and there will also be food, refreshments and wine all available, for free The interview will be with the series producer and host, Dr. Michael Wayne.

During the interview, Dr. Wayne will talk about the genesis of the interview series and the ideas behind it, what it’s like to meet so many brilliant and illuminating people, and his perspective on where we are going as a people and what it will take to create a more holistic, sustainable and enlightened society and world.

Questions and answers from the studio audience will also be taken during the filming.

Interviews with the Leading Edge, at www.LeadingEdgeInterviews.com, is a video interview series with people who are on the leading edge of transforming society, doing work to further the consciousness revolution and how it is manifesting in culture, politics and spirituality, in order to help bring along a more enlightened society and world. People interviewed include Peter Yarrow (Peter, Paul Mary); Donna Eden (author - Energy Medicine); John Perkins (author - Confessions of an Economic Hit Man); Barbara Marx Hubbard (Founder Foundation for Conscious Evolution); and Charles Eisenstein (author - Sacred Economics.)

This event is also a fundraiser for the Interviews with the Leading Edge series, as with your help the series can continue to be sustainable. Donations made that night will be tax deductible. , And so !help support Interviews with the Leading Edge on June 20 and come to an exciting and free live event by being part of the studio audience For more information, call 210-1557.

Bodywork Professionals Celebrates Opening in Saratoga Springs Bodywork Professionals of Latham announces their expansion to a new location at 11 Spring Street in Saratoga Springs.

Bodywork Professionals offers massage and several forms of bodywork including Deep Tissue Massage, Thai Massage and Craniosacral Therapy. In the expanded Saratoga location they are able to serve twice as many clients. New highlights also include a dedicated Thai massage room and couples massages.

When asked what the new location will bring to the Saratoga community, owner Nick Pavoldi says “I started Bodywork Professionals to bring together the most talented career therapists to offer the most effective bodywork services. We are always advancing our skills so that we can offer our clients a variety of

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Pavoldi explains what makes Bodywork Professionals unique: “We offer talented and skilled therapists at reasonable prices. We have a simple model: be fair, honest and accessible, and deliver the best bodywork services we can. We stay very true to the concept of bodywork, to apply soft tissue techniques to improve function and decrease pain. This really resonates with our customers.”

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Long Shadows Farm Festival On June 13th there will be a festival at Long Shadows Farm in Cambridge NY. The day is a benefit for ACTT Naturally, an organization that helps horses find their next career after coming off the racetrack.. The event will free with donations apprecated. The day is packed with fun such as pony rides, fly fishing demos, door prizes, Local food vendors including Fresh Dish and Argyle Brewing. In addition, there will be live music. Please come out and celebrate helping horses, empowering women at Long Shadows at 84 Dr Brown Lane, Cambridge, NY. To learn more about ACTT Naturally and all the awesome things they are doing, visit www.acttnaturally.org.

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Navajo Horse Healing Project What is a Navajo Horse Blessing Ceremony?

Although each ceremony is unique, the Horse Blessing Ceremony typically opens with the Navajo Creation Story of the horse and explains why the horse is so sacred to their culture.

Stories are then told about the importance of connecting with nature, making time for family and loved ones, reevaluating our “needs” and embracing simplicity.

Those in attendance are then invited to gather greens from the horses’ environment to be mixed with the medicinal herbs collected by a Navajo Medicine Person. Hot coals are added to create a moist, fragrant smoke. This smudge, as it is referred to, is the medicine that is offered to the horses.

As sacred songs are sung and the smudge is taken to the horses, the healing properties begin and energy work (think: reiki) is performed. Those in attendance bear witness to the negative and unhealthy energy leaving the horses’ bodies, as they sigh, yawn and even roll on the ground (well known in the horse world as classic signs of release followed by inner peace). In this safe

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environment, conducive to emotional processing and release, the healing goes beyond what could have been achieved on a purely physical level.

Who performs the ceremony?

Harrison Jim Sr. is a Traditional Practitioner of Navajo Ceremonies and holds the highly esteemed title of Medicine Man. He is a member of the Navajo Nation, making his home on the Navajo Reservation lands of New Mexico.

Harrison grew up around horses and got involved in rodeo as a saddle bronc rider. After an elder Medicine Man introduced him to the spiritual side of horses, Harrison longed to change the way he interacted with them. He prayed for forgiveness for the way he had handled them in the past and committed himself to learn how to conduct Traditional Navajo Horse Blessing Ceremonies.

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The two quickly recognized a kinship in one another. In 2012, Harrison and Gino called upon their skills from working in the treatment center to help them create customized healing programs for veterans returning from war. They utilized their teachings to help veterans from ALL cultures regain balance and harmony in their lives. Encouraged by the way those unfamiliar with Native American culture received their teachings, an additional facet was added to the work they do together. With a mutual affinity for horses, they now conduct Traditional Navajo Horse Blessing Ceremonies as well.

Gino Antonio is a Practitioner's Assistant of Traditional Navajo Ceremonies. He, too, is a member of the Navajo Nation, making his home on the Navajo Reservation lands of Arizona.

Gino became interested in horses after his elders told him stories about his grandfather's horsemanship skills. He was given the opportunity to learn to ride by his cousin and vividly recalls riding bareback at a full gallop, letting go of the reins with arms outstretched and just being present with the horse at that moment.

He says: "His legs were mine and my arms were his wings."

How did the horse healing venture begin?

Harrison and Gino met while working in the Adolescence Care Unit at Fort Defiance Indian Hospital. There, they integrated traditional Native American and western approaches to healing.

A Note from Gino: The horses know the land well and are such an integral link. Horses bring in the spirits with the songs, offerings, and prayers the way strong winds precede a storm and its blessing of sacred rains. With the influence of advancements in this Western world, some of these traditions are being overlooked for the sake of time constraints and costs. This has resulted in less-than-desirable-outcomes for the horse and many other beings.

We see this in the wild horse round-ups (often leading to horse slaughter), extinctions of species, aerial shootings of wolves and other mammals, and deplorable living conditions for animals raised for human consumption. We are all negatively affected in some way in this “time of disconnection.� With that said, Harrison and I would like to bring awareness to a life filled with harmony and beauty through preserving what was taught to us. It is also our belief that the beauty we all instinctively possess will grow in everyone in attendance at the Horse Blessing Ceremonies.

Please visit The Navajo Horse Healing Project on Facebook to find the schedule for the Navajo Horse Healing Project,. In addition, please attend the public talk about their culture and a ceremony for the waters. #80 June—July, 2015 I Healing Springs 11

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Thermography, Iodine and Vitamin D

The Under Reported Powerhouses in Breast Cancer Prevention

by Patricia Bowden-Luccardi LMT, CNMT, CTT n the largest review of research into lifestyle and breast cancer, the American Institute of Cancer Research estimated that about 40 percent of U.S. breast cancer cases could be prevented if people made wiser lifestyle choices. Preventing breast cancer is far more important and powerful than simply trying to detect it after it has already formed. Our breast might be likened to a canary in the coalmine as they reflect the environmental toxins, estrogen mimickers and nutritional deficiencies that define the toxic times we live in.

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“Breast Cancer Fund makes a persuasive case that the industrialized worlds increasing reliance on various chemicals in our environment are linked to the current rates of breast cancer incidence.” Says the study “State of the Evidence –The Connection Between Breast Cancer and the Environment.” It is up to you to arm yourself with information so you can control your health. We know of the 40% of what to do not to do’s. Avoid toxic beauty care products, high fat diets, consume organic whole foods, exercise daily, stop smoking, lose weight and eliminate sugar. Avoiding toxic deodorants, underwire bras, charred meats and unfermented soy also support breast health. What are missing are the three big players in breast cancer prevention that your doctor may not be telling you: thermography, iodine and vitamin D. Thermography, the under utilized radiation-free breast health and cancer screening can inform a woman of the health of her breast and the environmental toxic load they carry. Of the 800 published studies in peer-reviewed journals about thermography of the breast alone, show the success rate of breast thermography greater than 90%. The most promising aspect of thermography is its ability to spot anomalies years before mammography.

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Iodine is a chemical element. The body needs iodine but cannot make it. The needed iodine must come from the diet, yet there is very little iodine in food, unless it has been added during processing, which is now the case with salt. Most of the world’s iodine is found in the ocean, where it is concentrated by sea life, especially seaweed. Know where your seaweed is grown due to radiation

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Iodine is a chemical element. The body needs iodine but cannot make it. The needed iodine must come from the diet.... exposure and heavy metals. Iodine consumption has dropped in the US by 50% since the 1970’s as breast cancer rates have risen in the US Goiter Belt. Since the 70’s iodine blocking bromides have been added into our environment exacerbating iodine deficiency.

Bromide is also a flame retardant used in carpeting, furniture, mattresses, clothing, computers, iPhones, and automobiles – just to name a few. Food sources can include items like baked goods that contain brominated flour or vegetable oil as well as soft drinks like Mountain Dew and other citrus based sodas Fluoride in drinking water also depletes iodine absorption. As women consume less iodine and excrete more due to toxic elements, our risk for breast cancer grows.

“Since the 1960’s” says Dr. Tenpenny, “We’ve known iodine deficiency was related to breast disease including breast cancer.

Carcinomas are most likely to develop in the ductal tissues that should normally be concentrating iodine.” There is no way to prove a casual relationship but interesting to note that the growing prevalence of iodine deficiency in the US over the last few decades tracks strongly with the rise in breast cancer.” says Dr. Tenpenny.

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gen dominance. There are many kinds of estrogen that are not tested in routine hormone profiles. Environmental contaminants known as xeno-estrogens and Bispenol-A (S) attach to receptor sites and mimic biological estrogens that will show up thermographically in this process. As toxins and excessive hormones create heat in the breast, monitoring these heat patterns is an excellent way to promote wellness and see the response to various health approaches and treatments.

Iodine has been shown to improve fibrocystic disease. Iodine desensitizes estrogen receptors in the breast and triggers apoptosis in human breast cancer cells or natural cell death, and slows down cell division and reduces blood vessel growth to tumors.

Vitamin D. Optimize your vitamin D, bottom line. Vitamin D influences virtually every cell in your body and is one of natures most potent cancer fighters. Vitamin D is also able to enter cancer cells and trigger natural cell death.

Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington DC discovered a connection between high vitamin D intake and a reduced risk of breast cancer. These findings presented at the American Association for Cancer Research, revealed that increased dosage of the sunshine vitamin were linked to 75% reduction in overall cancer growth and 50% reduction in tumor cases among those already having the disease. Vitamin D supplementation helped control the development and growth of breast cancer, especially with estrogen – sensitive breast cancer.

Rochester Medical Center examined vitamin D levels in 155 breast cancer patients in the months before and after surgery.

They found suboptimal levels to be highly predictive of the biological markers associated with more aggressive tumors.

Remember, if you take high doses of oral vitamin D3 supplements, you also need to increase your vitamin K2 intake, as vitamin D increases the need for K2 to function properly.

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by Ma Satprem Yeshe Dolma y name is Satprem. I came to the U.S. in 2012. Prior, I lived, learned and taught for 40 years in India, Nepal and Thailand. I lived in the Ashram of Indian Mystic Osho, whose disciple I am for 35 years. At first I went through much purification in groups which Osho suggested and did daily Meditations.

I participated in groups as assistant and learned different skills in courses, till I was ready to give my own workshops and sessions. Later, I learned more in Poonjaji’s Satsang house in Lucknow/India. He arranged further initiations for me and I connected with healers from all over our planet.

Since youth I drove those surrounding me crazy with my view that females were treated as second class citizens. I questioned ‘Hisstory’ and insisted that ‘Her story’ was not written yet. I made my family, teachers and friends aware of how sexist our language is that even school books separated girls and boys in learning directions and goals. I became an actress playing strong woman or classic characters. I needed awareness of the male power from directors and actors, who verbally abused if I didn’t feel charmed by their clap on my behind or even more frank suggestions. I became tired of female actresses standing in line to take my part over…for their paid price.

So I studied theology and art to find a place as a teacher, where I could be of value and make life more beautiful for kids and myself.

My professors were a Kabbalist and a Gnostic. Their teachings opened my consciousness to a broader view of Western culture where a “woman made out of the rib of Adam” and other strange sto-

ries that influenced society. It was childish to think I could become integrated with the teachers in school, while questioning the existent fundamental system. Most of the teachers were socialist or from a feminist background. I did touch woman’s lib frequently, discovering they wanted to turn the coin and make woman suppressers of men.

Same happened at the university with heated communist discussions about helping workers think and act free rather than as owned slaves. I dared to ask; ‘what about the woman of all colors, classes and societies being reduced to ideas of the male in work, participation to form society (in the U.S. woman where allowed to vote 1920. In Switzerland in some Kantons official 1990, in Greece 1952 without the same right as man etc... See the movies “Iron Jawed Angels” and “the Changeling”.)

The activists acted with female comrades, girlfriends or wives, same way as bosses with the working class. I put this to discussion which was rejected. So I also left this meeting and became isolated.

Later in the Ashrams I noted a more loving and equal behavior from woman to man. Also, Osho’s discourses showed His insights about society were similar to my experience. He respected and supported woman—giving us opportunity in leading positions in the Ashram. I was coordinator for the wild visiting kids and Zen gardens. I participated in woman groups and found sisters struggling with the same ‘problems’ I had faced and much healing happened.

Those workshops where not about pointing fingers at one being guilty for a lack of functioning relations with men. Instead, we used several techniques to access our subconscious and see our own participation in the drama. As I understood better myself, I also formed #80 June—July, 2015 I Healing Springs

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an understanding for my three left-behind husbands and have now befriended them. I also came to understand the reasons behind society and church’s interest in marriage, where the circle of a slowly formed prison for both gets formed. If a couple doesn’t meet as FREE beings and understand, that the wings of real love can’t be cut nor can love be ensured with contracts…people get broken and bound becoming good functioning slaves for what the elite needs.— obedient, silent workaholics, ready to buy anything told, too exhausted to think, step out or revolt. Before I left for India, I had lived as an artist many years on the famous “Hippy island” Ibiza in Spain. Many artists worked and lived there, known as “woman island”. We were creative Beings going for the call of our hearts. I became vegetarian, got informed about healthy living, learned to bake bread, and live “off the Grid” with petrol lamps, fireplaces, a bathtub outside under a pomegranate tree, water coming from a well, creating pictures and artistic furniture. It was a magical time meeting wonderful human beings and sharing a peaceful lifestyle.

The mind was already quietly transformed through studies of ancient teachings in university. I was 30-years-old, fearless and open for a new adventure to nourish me. I had 2 recurring dream visions in early childhood till puberty. In the first “I” was a girl of about 12 years, sitting barefoot on a white horse, holding a torch in my hand to spread some “important news”. I had this dream often, sometimes with a lamp, candle or bright beams in my hand. In the other dream I walked up 108 steps to a very silent place near the blue sky and towards a colorfully painted wooden temple. A bell danced in the winds and made sweet sounds while exotic birds swirled and sang around me. People in maroon robes with bold heads and shining eyes welcomed me IN as their teacher. I had to pull myself away with a heavy heart stating “In this life I HAVE to speak, please don’t tempt me to stay.”

I released these dreams to people in maroon dresses (later I came to know they are Osho Sannyasins). They invited me to a 3-week camp with a Tibetan Lama who was expected to teach meditation. I refused, seeing all the rules for participation. After 3 weeks I was invited to the final Puja of the camp. Hearing the word, ALL my body hair stood up, understanding “there is truth for me”. The word PUJA gave the feeling of a sacred, festive celebration and I dressed in a long black woolen robe and put my ancient Travel jewelers from Arab counties on. Coming to the tent of the Puja, I opened it and there was a shock on both sides. Everyone was shaved, in white pajamas while sitting on the ground eating with fingers. I certainly was out of place with my appearance. Hesitant they gave me a bowl with food; I ate and looked around for what could be there for me. I saw two Asian faces shining like the moon, dressed in deep maroon, sitting on a podest. People stood in front, distracting my view and I stood up attracted to those 2 shining lights, reminding me of the dreams and why I was here. Suddenly I stood before the elder (Lama Tubten Yeshe) who kept a paper ready and gave it with a bow. His students surrounded me curious to read the message. I was “existently” in the initial row. The Lama had expected me and gave the name “Yeshe Dolma”. I was told, this is the Prakna Tara, (female Buddha, the green Tara) which the Tibetans await in this century, riding a white horse with a torch in her hands, to rebalance female and male energies. I was in shock and returned to the Lama saying it must be a misunderstanding because I even didn’t do the course.

He smiled, and returned the paper with a bow. This was that, very powerful and I still had no insight what had happened that day.…

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With all this background, the holistic (holy) circle of body mind and soul is strengthened and harmonized. I am in the U.S. now to share the powerful message of freedom for the female. We have to start at the source of all confusion and blindness in the U.S. because it has the power to teach its surrounding countries Our planet is suffering. Mother earth is strangled and abused.

Woman and child trafficking, exposing that most disgusting crimes on humans are real. (The Whistleblower with Rajel Weisz and the book “Half the Sky” from Nicholas D. Kristof/Sheryl WuDunn).

We know how to create a paradise for EVERY human being, but keep investing in “war for peace” to explain 70% investigation into a death machinery…the media is creating fear to justify such insanity, while millions have NOTHING to eat. Enough is enough.

Since 2012 the world’s energy circle moved from 5125 years of male domination into the energy circle of Aquarian/Pisces “female power” for 5125 years. Its our time to change the world before we destroy it and ourselves. We need to get back to our roots, our female power— trust, surrender, creativity, caring, forgetting, forgiving, compassion, passion, love for life, and unconditional love.

There are ways to rekindle this dormant source, but we first have to acknowledge our wounds, allow them to heal in daylight and take responsibility for our behavior.

When males receives females as role models, their inner female can heal and they can be REAL men, not killer machines. We woman have to heal our wounds with the inner and outer male to represent and live REAL womanhood. We need to go into our own power, which IS our Inner Goddess. I have the skills, experience and tools to lead you there.

I am delighted to welcome YOU at my workshops and wish, you become a support in this necessity to awaken higher consciousness.

In love with love. Blessings, Ma Satprem Yeshe Dolma I wish to introduce the reader to my upcoming woman group “Awaken your inner Goddess.” It’s happening in Clifton Park Cemetery Road 34 B - Saturday June 12th and Sunday July 5th from 3 pm to 7pm My small center is waiting for YOU: “IKIERA Divine Holistic Healing Arts”, where Meditation, Yoga, Healing, Counseling’s for single / partners, Chrystal courses, 1. to 4 Grade Reiki initiations happen and sometimes Satsang on request.

The Mystic Satprem’s 36 years of spiritual and therapeutic trainings in India, created a holistic healer who channels divine energies. She works with Women all over the world, helping them develop their REAL Femininity. She is a meditation teacher and psychic. Meditation is Medication, heals the endocrines, prevents and dissolves illnesses, opens to higher consciousness and much more. Her experiences midwife YOU, finding your true nature and a life with joy. Contact: IKIERA Divine Holistic Healing Arts, Clifton Park, 518 788 7062, www.satpremji.com /www.ikierahealing.com #80 June—July, 2015 I Healing Springs 17

Permission to LAND

by Cate LaBarre emember asking for permission when you were a kid?

“Mom, please let me go to the pajama party, everyone is going, PLEASE!” Remember needing permission slips for class trips? “Please sign my permission slip, PLEASE! I can’t go on the trip without it!”

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Those were the days. We asked our parents or caregivers for permission to do special things: permission to go out on our first date, the prom or to join a club or team. It seems like we always needed permission slips for something. Sometimes we got permission, sometimes not. Sometimes we ripped up those slips for things we really didn’t want to do and didn’t tell a soul.

Suddenly we’re adults. There’s no more permission needed. We can do whatever we want! Sometimes we still seek permission in the form or approval from others for our choices and decisions.

“What do you think I should do about x,y,z?” If we are in a relationship, we may defer to our partner. “Whatever you want is fine with me”. Sometimes we are seeking advice of a trusted friend or confidante. Sometimes we are hoping for a compromise or really don’t have a preference. And still other times, for various underlying reasons, we are giving our power away.

Recently I had the opportunity to explore how writing permission slips operates in my grown up world. I worked with a coach trained in The Daring Way™, a process based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown. I had read all of Dr. Brown’s books, but having an opportunity to really “work” through a process based on her research was a totally different experience. One of many challenges was the concept of writing permission slips in the form of: “I give myself permission to_____.”

I thought: This is silly. Why do I need to give myself permission to do anything? I can DO whatever I want! I THOUGHT I had it all figured out. I take time to rest, play, do fun things as well as fun work things. However I had never really giving myself PERMISSION to do or be these playful, restful, fun things. Sometimes I feel slightly “guilty” if I rest or play at unscheduled or even scheduled moments. If there is enough time left over after my work is done, then I can play. Or I can rest if I am exhausted and just can’t think straight. I know it is important to slow down and appreciate the moment during the hectic pace of life. Everyone knows that by now!

Yet I found that giving myself permission, creating moments intentionally, is not so easy. I realized that as I run headlong through life, from one moment to the next, accomplishments checked off my “to do” list, I am doing exactly that! I am running headlong through life— hours, days and weeks flying by practically giving me whiplash!

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I started writing permission slips, “I give myself permission to _____” I realized that giving myself permission goes much deeper than play and rest time. I noticed ways that I am rigid with myself, reluctant to ask for help. I get frustrated with the time I need to process information, the space I need to process feelings. Worst of all, the annoyance I experience when I make mistakes. And eat chocolate without feeling guilty? Never! How would my life change if I gave myself permission in the areas where I’m hard on myself? I had to give it a try.

Writing out permission slips was daunting. Here’s my partial list: I give myself permission to ask questions for clarity and understanding. I give myself permission to NOT know, be confused, and not understand. I give myself permission to be patient with myself. I give myself permission to make mistakes. I give myself permission to ask for help. I give myself permission to show up and do what I say I’m going to do. I give myself permission to: rest; smile more; be silly; laugh at myself; eat chocolate; be hungry; be resilient; be vulnerable; be strong; be scared; be grateful; be weak; accept help; say NO; say YES; take the afternoon off; take a nap; cry; feel joy; paint for the first time in decades; learn new technology; ask for more help with new technology...

A direct result of my practice of writing permission slips is that my critical internal chatter that tells me I must do and be more has lessened. I feel calm and peaceful. I’ve noticed that as I practice using permission slips, I feel like I’ve landed in my own life, despite being here all the time! Time HAS slowed down, ever so slightly, and I am more present in each moment.

How might your life be different if you gave yourself permission to land gently exactly where you are – to simply be YOURSELF, confident and scared, skilled and incompetent, all at the same time?

Imagine if we all wrote permission slips to be our authentic, human, strong, weak, flawed, imperfect, sad and joyful selves.

Perhaps this is the journey to living life authentically, or as Brené Brown suggests, wholeheartedly. You are a perfect human being precisely because of your imperfections. You don’t have to earn your worthiness; you don’t need fixing; you are enough!

As a life coach and “designated listener” Cate LaBarre supports creative women who are seeking to reach higher levels of inspiration, fulfillment and joy. Cate is registered to complete Daring Way™ National Certification Training, July 2015, based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown. Cate is contributing author of The Energy of Healing, May 2015, edited by Erica Glessing. She is a Certified Master Integrative Coach Professional, trained workshop leader, NYS Licensed Massage Therapist and Reiki Master.

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BTooRead ok Wild Women, Wild Voices: Writing from Your Authentic Wildness

By Judy Reeves n her years as a writing coach, Judy Reeves has found twin urges in women: they yearn to reclaim a true nature obscured by traditional roles and to write about, through, and beyond this process.

Reeves’s personal experience of this need has informed her most popular workshop and now this workshop in a book. She focuses consecutively on the cycles that make up a woman’s life, from Wild Child, Mother/Sister/Daughter, and Loves and Lovers to explorations of creative work, friendship communities, and how the Wise Woman confronts death. As its name implies, wild voice is untamed and unbounded while holding the possibility of great beauty.

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Juice for

kids?

by Kathryn Kos uice and kids seem to go hand in hand. Preschool snacks are accompanied by juice. Picnics and playgroups include juice.

So what is so wrong with juice? Juice is a hot topic I am passionate about because even some of the most health conscious people I know still believe juice is okay to give children. It is culturally ingrained that you have orange juice for breakfast and apple juice with lunch. Let me explain the reasons why I feel store bought juice is not necessary and can cause more harm than good.

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Reason 1: fructose aka sugar: The biggest reason I feel one should avoid giving children juice is the sugar without fiber.

Children do not need as much sugar as there is in one cup of juice.

One cup of apple juice has approx 22-30 grams of sugar in it. That is more than the recommended sugar for an adult to consume in an entire day. Here is the other thing—there is no fiber to help slow the sugar into the system. When you remove fiber, what is left is sugar. This wreaks havoc on the pancreas and an overworked pancreas leads to insulin resistance. The blood sugar spikes and plummets that accompany this are not fun to deal with, especially with toddlers. Drinking pure juice has an effect that is really no different from chowing a candy bar or slamming a soda.

Why should we should limit fructose consumption?

1used for energy by your body’s cells. It’s therefore not only

Fructose can only be metabolized by the liver and can’t be

completely useless for the body, but is also a toxin in high enough amount because the job of the liver is to get rid of it, mainly by transforming it into fat and sending that fat to our fat cells.

Excess fructose damages the liver and leads to insulin resistance in the liver as well as fatty liver disease. In fact, fructose has the same effects on the liver as alcohol (ethanol), which is already well known as a liver toxin.

Fructose reacts with proteins and polyunsaturated fats in our bodies 7 times more than glucose. This reaction creates AGEs (Advanced glycation end-products), which are compounds that create oxidative damage in our cells and ultimately lead or contribute to inflammation and a host of chronic diseases.

Fructose increases uric acid production, which, in excess, can cause gout, kidney stones and precipitate or aggravate hypertension.

While most of your body’s cells can’t use fructose as a source of energy, the bacteria in your gut can, and excess fructose can create gut flora imbalances, promote bacterial overgrowth and promote the growth of pathogenic bacteria.

In part because of the damage done to the liver, chronic excess fructose causes dyslipidemia, which means that your blood

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lipid markers tend to shift towards numbers that indicate a risk for heart disease Fructose rapidly causes leptin resistance. Leptin is an hormone that controls appetite and metabolism to maintain a normal weight. Leptin resistant people tend to gain fat and become obese really easily.

Excess fructose alone can cause all the problems associated with the metabolic syndrome (diabetes, obesity, heart disease.

Cancer cells thrive and proliferate very well with fructose as their energy source.

Excess fructose also affects brain functioning, especially as it relates to appetite regulation. It has also been shown to impair memory in rats.

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Reason 2: no nutrients! Did you know that most of the vitamins in commercial juices are destroyed during pasteurization and factory processing? So the “100%” vitamin C is usually synthetic vitamin C added to the processed juice. There are tons of other real nutrient dense sources of vitamin C including: peppers, broccoli, kale and other dark greens, oranges, strawberries, herbs, kiwi, guava and papaya. If you eat the whole fruit you are getting fiber to help with slowing the sugar into the system. If you eat vegetable sources you are getting even less sugar with your vitamins. Think local and fresh!

Reason 3: factory produced/usually old: Conventional orange juice is stored sometimes for over a year, even when it says “fresh squeezed”. According to Food Renegade (www.foodrenegade.com): “Making OJ should be pretty simple. Pick oranges.

Squeeze them. Put the juice in a carton and voilà! But actually, there is an important stage in between that is an open secret in the OJ industry. After the oranges are squeezed, the juice is stored in giant holding tanks and, critically, the oxygen is removed from them. That essentially allows the liquid to keep (for up to a year) without spoiling– but that liquid that we think of as orange juice tastes nothing like the Tropicana OJ that comes out of the carton.

In fact, it’s quite flavorless. So, the industry uses “flavor packs” to re-flavor the de-oxygenated orange juice: When the juice is stripped of oxygen it is also stripped of flavor providing chemicals. Juice companies therefore hire flavor and fragrance companies, the same ones that formulate perfumes for Dior and Calvin Klein, to engineer flavor packs to add back to the juice to make it taste fresh. Flavor packs aren’t listed as an ingredient on the label because technically they are derived from orange essence and oil. Yet those in the industry will tell you that the flavor packs, whether made for reconstituted or pasteurized orange juice, resemble nothing found in nature. The packs added to juice earmarked for the North American market tend to contain high amounts of ethyl butyrate, a chemical in the fragrance of fresh squeezed orange juice that, juice companies have discovered, Americans favor. Mexicans and Brazilians have a different palate. Flavor packs fabricated for juice geared to these markets therefore highlight different chemicals, the decanals say, or terpene compounds such as valencine. The formulas vary to give a brand’s trademark taste. If you’re discerning you may have noticed Minute Maid has a candy like orange flavor. That’s largely due to the flavor pack Coca-Cola has chosen for it.”

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What about juicing at home with a juicer?

Juicing at home is quite different for several reasons. You can juice both vegetables and fruits, lowering the amount of fructose in the beverage. You are juicing fresh produce that has not been processed (heat treated, factory treated, pasteurized) so the vitamins and necessary enzymes are still intact (as long as you are consuming right after juicing). I would suggest organic produce as many juicers do not require removing the skins. You do not want chemicals and pesticides in the juice. Many children are picky when it comes to eating veggies, and juicing mostly veggies with a little bit of fruit to sweeten it can help them get those nutrients quickly. Therefore, I think it can be beneficial, especially when you add superfoods like kale, parsley, etc. Keep in mind the fructose load on the body when juicing fruits, as you are removing the fiber. When you juice at home, don’t make a large batch. Juice breaks down pretty quickly. To maximize nutrition (and taste), be sure to make it fresh daily.

Kathryn Kos is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) through The Nutritional Therapy Association, and a Certified Lactation Educator/Counselor through The University of San Diego. Her undergraduate degree is in Movement Science from Westfield State College. Her Master’s degree is in Rehabilitation Counseling from Springfield College.

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Befriending Resistance

people have dry periods or hit dead ends. And all creative activity requires practice, skill development, problem solving. These require dedication and discipline. We attend to what is difficult or not so much fun in a creative activity because we love the activity enough, or want the result badly enough to show up for it whether we feel like it or not.

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And then there are activities related to goals, things we have chosen to do because they are important to us. They could include everything from getting fit, losing weight, getting rid of excess stuff, developing a spiritual practice such as meditation or mindfulness, learning a new skill, getting our finances in order.....the list is endless. Waiting to be in the mood? Hmmnnnn - not usually the best approach to achieving goals. In fact, a measure of how important a goal truly is could be the amount of time and effort we are willing to give it.

This set me thinking about other areas of life in which waiting to be in the mood is not the best way of getting results. If one aspires to write, or draw, or be creative in other ways it is often best to schedule the time and show up for that activity. Some people have so much passion for their chosen creative activity that they can’t wait for their next opportunity. But even these

What works against us being in the mood to do something is often called resistance. Ugh—the R word—evokes images of finger pointing, and feelings of shame. We struggle with resistance. We want the result but we procrastinate, we avoid, we forget. We say we want one thing and do another. Recently someone described to me their huge resistance to exercise: “My body is so sensitive to exercise that I'll lose a couple of pounds from just one session on the elliptical; yet it is as if there is this little kid in me that says NO, no way, I’m NOT doin it!” She scrunched up her face and we both laughed at the comedy in it.

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“Whatever it is you are resisting - you might consider sitting down with your resistance like a friend and getting to know what it’s about. Talk to it - it is telling you something. Listening to it may show you the way to something you really want.”

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Ron Kurtz, the founder of an approach to therapy that brings mindfulness and loving presence to how we experience emotional issues in our bodies (Hakomi), had an interesting way of dealing with resistance. He would invite his clients not to struggle with it, but rather to explore it by, in a sense, supporting it. He might invite one to listen to the little kid inside. One might find out that inner kid is reacting to a childhood experience of being over controlled with a feisty NO. Resistance for this inner kid is a form of protection. Affirming this inner kid's right to independence might result in a melting of the resistance. Once this inner kid gets it that exercise is “for us to feel good, not because we’re being told to do it” energy and enthusiasm may be released. This is just an example; hopefully you will get the point.

The bottom line with resistance from my point of view is to be receptive to what underlies it. If it is about anxiety or fear, then what can help. Perhaps one needs information, or support.

Listening to resistance can become the way through. Resistance signals what is missing, what is needed. In this way resistance can be seen as a friend.

Back to sex: Joan Price takes a similar approach to lack of desire which can turn in to a total NO for sex. She attends to what is missing or needed such as lubrication, the right kind of stimulation, communication, resolving emotional issues such as resentment. And then she encourages us to schedule time and show up, just like a musician shows up for rehearsal, because she believes the result is worth it.

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An Inconvenient Conversation

by Angela Kaufman

We need to have a talk.

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o, we need to have a conversation…there has been plenty of talk but not enough listening. Have you ever had the experience of trying to express how you feel to someone who is unable or unwilling to really hear you? Perhaps they push your message aside as they hurry through their busy day, perhaps they patronize you with placating responses, evidently not really hearing you at all. Perhaps they defensively argue or interrupt before you are finished making your point. Being silenced hurts people, and destroys relationships.

In families, if a child is repeatedly told his feelings are unimportant, or wrong, the child will start to act out, yell, misbehave—all forms of communication saying “I will command your attention one way or another”. In a marriage, a wife who feels unheard and invalidated may pursue engagement with her spouse through persistence, or withdraw to find validation elsewhere. An employee who feels unappreciated will lose morale, which will become evident in her productivity and work attitude, even as a surprised boss wonders how the employee could possibly feel unappreciated. In the boss’s eyes, as in the eyes of the aforementioned husband, or parents, there is no reason to be upset or complain.

Yet when we aren’t heard, when we aren’t validated, when we are not regarded as having a right to feelings that others are not currently experiencing, relationships shut down. Even worse, they become filled with hostility, resentment and toxicity. And in the end, individuals will find expression for their views, one way or another.

This is what we are seeing in Baltimore, and elsewhere in the U.S. We are seeing the end result of conversations that we have been reluctant to have for years, decades, centuries.

What conversations should we be having, that we are not?

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adjusted, psychologically healthy individuals in the fictional role of “prison guard” giving them imaginary power with this title.

Then, he watched as their behavior deteriorated in such an extreme way that the experiment needed to be halted early. The participants went beyond following orders and displayed acts of cruelty and aggression that were not consistent with their values or behaviors before being given the imaginary roles of authority.

Don’t underestimate the power of power. If it has been established that “regular” everyday people can become willing to act in cruel ways when given the illusion of authority, what checks and balances are placed in the systems in our society in which power is a necessary ingredient? When I worked as a Clinical Social Worker, this type of power balance was employed through the use of clinical supervision, providing myself and my peers the ability to moderate our personal reactions, feelings, judgments, and helping to prevent burn out and associated poor decision making. We are all only human, and succumb to the same flaws—assumptions, fear, and anger to name a few.

How would recent current events be different if we as a society were open to conversations about power dynamics, and the real fears, and errors that go along with carrying power? How would the experience of officers, families and communities who have lost loved ones to police shootings be different if conversations involving validation, listening, and apologies were as common as defensiveness, excuse making and evasiveness?

Race Admit it, just the word makes many of us uncomfortable. Our society has been quick to sweep the civil rights movement under the rug as if to say “Ok, you can vote and sit anywhere you want on the bus, now let’s all just move on and forget any of this stuff ever happened.” We tiptoe around the topic, afraid of being misunderstood and labelled a bigot, tripping over ourselves to sound as politically correct as possible, and accomplishing absolutely nothing.

It is my suspicion that part of the reason conversations about race are so difficult to have is similar to Al Gore’s position on climate change in his documentary “An Inconvenient Truth”. That if we really acknowledge the scope of the problem, we would have to

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acknowledge an issue much bigger, more complicated, and more in need of willingness to change attitudes, than most of us are comfortable thinking about. Like the issue of climate change and the day-late-dollar-short actions most of us are willing to take, we are similarly extending our efforts when it comes to building bridges and healing racial and cultural relationships in America.

It goes a little something like this…. · We will stop throwing our garbage out the car window- we will follow affirmative action and equal opportunity measures. · We are willing to recycle- we will acknowledge that race, color, nationality and culture are no reason to deny others basic human and civil rights. · We will use canvas shopping bags once in a while—we will make friends and be polite and not use words on the Politically Correct “no-no” list. · We will stop letting the faucet run for no reason—we will foster diversity in schools, political office, and workplaces.

But stopping deforestation? Walk or ride my bike rather than drive everywhere? Give up my beloved air conditioner? Next you’ll want me to admit that racism is still a real and significant problem in society…

Why Don’t We Have these Conversations? There are many reasons......

Defensiveness- when confronted with the reality of modern racism many white Americans, including myself, become uncomfortable because we feel an implied sense of blame, shame or powerlessness. Ironically, these are likely the same feelings

that members of black and other minority communities are feeling when confronted with acts of racism as well.

Detachment- it seems too far away. We like to believe that protests are occurring in “other” places that are “less enlightened” and are for those “other” people to deal with. This is not true. Likewise we sometimes want to believe that the communication of these protests is the expression of a few, unimportant, extremists who would be just as likely to carry on about every other little thing like domestic violence, child abuse and the destruction of the Earth….

When we hear people proclaiming “black lives matter”, we are being called to listen to the experience of a community that, regardless of what measures have improved over the decades, are still feeling invalidated, unheard and threatened.

I am challenging myself to have more inconvenient conversations. To allow what others need to be said, whether it be regarding race, class, or any other experience. Holding a space does not oblige me to fix, rescue, condemn, judge or even respond at all.

It simply requires listening. Can we have this conversation?

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In Life?

by Allison Petroski e are grateful for this opportunity to be with you this day! Are you feeling the changes? Do you know who you are anymore? Are you surrendering to this time of rapid expansion or trying to control it? There is no right or wrong response here, there are just opportunities for greater levels of ease and awareness. We ask these questions simply to offer space for reflection, for you to take a moment and look within yourself and ask, “How am I showing up in my life?”

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We wish to further that question by speaking on the topic of selfacceptance. Regardless of how you are showing up in your life, regardless of how you are inflicting upon yourself various self-sabotaging behaviors, most of you possess self-love. Most of you, there are unique cases, but most, love yourself enough that you would defend yourself against a perilous situation or fight to stay alive. Most love yourself enough that you want nice things, and wish to adorn your body in pleasing ways. What so many lack is self acceptance.

Self-love is more encompassing and comes from a higher perspective. It unifies all of the aspects of who you are. Self-love incorporates the Higher Self as well as the personality self. Self–acceptance is a process, a state of being, in which you allow yourself to experience all of who you are internally, without judgment. Self-acceptance creates space for you to become aware of those aspects of yourself that are most denied, subconscious, or too fear inducing to acknowledge. You cannot heal or “let-go” of anything if you have not integrated the energy of that part of yourself into your awareness.

We do not speak of dwelling in past hurts and old traumas. What We speak of is becoming aware of, and then allowing, those aspects of yourself to be there without judgment or further criticism. From that acceptance the pent up energy that you have been hiding from can be integrated. It is the integration that “releases” energy. Subconscious and denied fears take an extreme amount of energy to maintain control of, whether you are aware of that occurring or not. The fear that you have unintentionally created around specific topics, or past traumas, is what produces blocks and stagnation. That fear manifests as patterns and behaviors that you in some way believe will keep you safe or keep you from repeating those events. You then end up living much of your life in a reactionary state, avoiding the fears and feeling powerless over the patterns and addictions that form in response them. To look at those fears head on shakes the foundation of how you have been identifying to yourself and to your reality. Often it requires for you to take responsibility for how you are showing up in your life, eliminating the space for blame or victim mentality.

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Experience your true nature.

We understand that there are past life events that may have been very traumatic and life altering. And that healing is necessary to move beyond them. But you cannot release or let go of a past experience- you can only identify the fears that you developed from that event or belief system, accept them, and then create new, more conscious thought and behavioral patterns. The acceptance process allows you to neutralize the fears around a particular belief, pattern, or trauma, so that you may have the memory, but not live stuck in unconscious behaviors that developed from that experience.

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There is a part of every spiritual journey, when you begin to fully clear yourself out. It is a time focused on healing. It is an important part of the awakening process. As you move out of the phase focused primarily on healing your old wounds, you move into the stage in which, from that integration of energy, you can begin to fully accept yourself as you are. You will recognize that there is nothing that you need to heal, learn, be, or do that will make you more of a divine being than you are in your present moment. All there is left is to accept who you are. Accept yourself as the divine being that you are- inclusive of all things “good” and “bad”. This does not mean the self-discovery ceases. It means that it takes on a new form. Every day life becomes an opportunity for constant self-revelation.

You will never cease expanding and discovering yourself- it is not possible in an infinite universe. There is no destination; there is no end point. Self-acceptance is a leap up to a higher level of awareness. As you begin to love and accept yourself, in the glory and messiness of all your humanness, you create space for the soul to be in union with your humanness. Please remember, your soul chose your body, your circumstances, your upbringing, for its highest expression in this lifetime. What other permission slip do you need to accept yourself fully?

Blessings to you all on your path to your own personal truth and knowing.

Allison Petroski is a spiritual and personal growth enthusiast, with a strong background in the healing arts. She provides messages of empowerment through personalized written intuitive readings and healing sessions.

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Forrest Yoga

by Karmen Morales

What is Forrest Yoga?

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his is a question I’m asked on a daily basis as a Forrest Yoga teacher. I live in a city where I am the only Forrest Yoga teacher, so there is a lot of growth and excitement that comes with being the new kid on the block.

Designed by Ana Forrest, Forrest Yoga uses dynamic sequencing to address the physical, mental, and emotional concerns of our current society. It is a Hatha-based practice that also incorporates new and modified poses designed by Ana to address target areas.

Forrest Yoga has been such a healing force in my life that I am honored to share it with others. I came to this practice at a time in which my career had flopped, my health was failing, and I was in a deep state of depression. After my first class I was hooked.

I remember feeling empowered, hopeful, and exhausted in Savasana – it was the best Yoga class I had ever taken.

If you need a little more convincing, here are some reasons to give this practice a try:

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Core Work. The core work taught in EVERY Forrest Yoga class is uniquely designed by Ana Forrest. It is unlike any core work you’ve seen. It’s slow burning, methodical, intense, and incredibly mindful. Subtlety is the name of the game with this core work, and while the moves are small, the sensations are deep. In my classes I’ve seen professional athletes tremble and curse through the second rep, while clients with surgeries and extensive injuries are also able to practice the exact same core work taught to the former. This core work is deep because it works low abdominals, mid abdominals, & oblique muscles; while also strengthening the spine, back muscles, and pelvis. It’s slow and methodical as opposed to quick and abrasive. This is by design. This core work teaches the student to develop a loving and keen sense of awareness towards this part of their body, thus the movements are slow, connected, and fueled by their breath.

It is also a part of the daily practice because it is very cleansing to the reproductive, digestive, and respiratory organs. This cleanse of the gut, an area that houses our second brain, allows us to make wiser choices - hence the phrase “gut instinct.”

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The magical assists. The human race is deprived of healthy, healing, and quality touch. As teachers of Forrest Yoga, we are trained by Ana herself to read energy and make assists according to alignment, energy, and instinct. I remember walking out of a Forrest Yoga class once and saying to my friend “that was better than a massage!”

There is no pushing or forcing of any kind. The assists are sometimes as simple as a massage of

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the shoulder, a gentle traction of the neck, or a hand placed on the student’s back encouraging them to breathe into that back portion of their ribs. The assists are also paired with verbal cues so you won’t feel super awkward wondering what the teacher wants you to do. Sometimes all we need is a little physical reminder of a certain body part we may be ignoring in the practice, and there is nothing as soothing as the healing touch of a skilled teacher.

Depending on the size of the class, it’s highly likely you will be assisted several times. You will begin to crave theses assists because they are such a heavenly addition to your Yoga practice! P.S. don’t skip Savasana – those are the BEST assists!

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You live in 2015. There is no denying the beauty of tradition and practicing something that is thousands of years old. We do, however, live in an entirely different culture than those who practiced Yoga thousands of years ago. Ana has created a practice that addresses modern day life and its consequences. Neck and back pain can be seen as epidemics in our society. We also drive in cars and spend lots of our time seated in chairs. In order to counteract the daily stress and compression of the neck, Forrest Yoga encourages the practice of a “relaxed neck” as opposed to the “drishti” commonly practiced in most Yoga styles. The relaxation of the neck encourages your legs and core (the muscles that are bigger and clearly made to support the body) to stabilize the body, and gives the neck a much needed break. Benefits of relaxing your neck in your Yoga practice include a more open passage way for breath and blood to move up and down the spinal cord, and consequently into your brain.

Relieving tension in the neck can also improve hearing, shoulder pain, and jaw tension.

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Every Class is Different. Your Forrest Yoga teacher has been taught to mindfully sequence and prepare a class that will safely guide you into a deep and invigorating practice.

There is no script or particular sequence that is practiced daily in Forrest Yoga. Every class will involve some form of core work and seated work, but there is still a lot of variation from class to class because that is the changing nature of life. Furthermore, most Forrest Yoga teachers practice the class they are going to teach you before they ever step foot into the studio. This is to ensure that the class has been safely and adequately sequenced. As a result, you develop a great level of stamina that is complimentary to all your other physical activity. One day you may go deep into the hips, another time you may delve into the hamstrings, and one morning you might experience a

backbend class. There will also be an up-level and a down-level for most poses offered. This makes the class accessible to all levels.

(There are even modifications for pregnant students written into the class plan!) With all this work and consideration that goes into planning a sequence, you can rest assured that your teacher has most likely spent 1-3 hours preparing for your class.

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Getting to know YOU. We live in a very fast paced, go-gogo world. We have email on our smartphones, we can drive and talk on the phone at the same time; we are the kings/queens of multi-tasking. Forrest Yoga is about slowing down (sometimes, more than you want to) and connecting to yourself.

There is a very specific theme and intention that is purposefully picked for every class. This is to give the mind ONE thing to connect to for the whole duration of the class. Admittedly, turning inward and holding poses for several deep breaths can be intense. It is through facing discomfort, however, and not by escaping it, that we can learn to navigate intensity with breath. You will discover so many things about yourself through a Forrest Yoga class because the practice encourages the student to delve deep and get curious about everything they feel. And sometimes, you need 3-5 breaths in a pose before you connect to what’s really going on in your body.

What’s really interesting, is that what you learn on your mat is a small microcosm of what is going on in your life off your mat. You will experience a pro-active approach to making healing choices, starting by how you treat your body on the Yoga mat.

Forrest Yoga is a unique practice because the creator is still alive, and as she evolves, so does the practice. She has used her 40 years of teaching experience, her over 50 years of life experience [chronicled in her autobiography Fierce Medicine], and her healing journey to create a style of Yoga that is strong, mindful, and authentic. What you get from this practice is a raw approach to healing and dealing with life’s ever changing path, brought to you by someone who is deeply in touch with her Spirit.

Above all else, Yoga is a practice that teaches us to be open to experiencing and learning new things. Gift yourself the thrilling and exciting opportunity that comes with branching out and trying something new!

Karmen Morales is a level 3 certified Forrest Yoga teacher who prefers to be on her Yoga mat than anywhere else in the world. She teaches Yoga in Saratoga Springs, New York, where she lives with her Football Coach husband, and her Yorkie, Floppy. Her purpose is to share this healing practice of Forrest Yoga that has helped her grow, mature, and heal - on a continual basis. Her students range from 77 year old newbies, to 18 year old college athletes, and she credits Forrest Yoga for the ability to address all bodies with mindful sequencing.

In addition to teaching and practicing Yoga, Karmen is also an assistant to her teacher, Ana Forrest. You can follow her schedule and look forward to her class themes and projects by following her on facebook:www.facebook.com/karmenyoga or on her website www.karmenyoga.com, or take classes with her online www.mat2mat.com/channels/karmenmorales

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Astrological FORECAST

Mercury goes direct on the 11th and defines your values whether spiritual, material or intellectual. Neptune turns retrograde on the 12th adding confusion to your goals and directions.

JULY: Community events, sibling relationships and all communications are the focus for this month. After the Full Moon on the 1st, you become interested in foreign countries and cultures.

Uranus goes retrograde on the 26th and can make old problems resurface, but they can be resolved. Following the Full Moon on the 31st, recognition is possible for a job well-done.

June & July, 2015

GEMINI ASCENDANT

Using Standard Time locate your Rising Sign or Ascendant.

If your birth time is Daylight Savings Time, subtract one hour.

Your actual Rising Sign or Ascendant may differ depending on certain time of birth and dates; however, not to confuse the nonastrologer use the sign indicated for your Forecast. This placement is similar to the transiting planet’s location in your Natal Chart, except for exact degrees, and will correctly indicate your Forecast.

For example, if you are a Gemini born at 6:38 P.M., your Ascendant is Capricorn.

CANCER ASCENDANT

JUNE: Self-development, discovering oneself and one’s potential are the focus for this month. After the Full Moon on the 2nd, there may be a compromise in a one-to-one partnership. Mercury turns direct on the 11th as you analyze yourself with objectivity and detachment. Neptune goes retrograde on the 12th giving uncertainty regarding your career goals, or the equivalent.

JULY: Expanding resources, financial security and changing values are examined for this month. The Full Moon on the 1st brings a time when you can settle old debts or commitments.

Uranus turns retrograde on the 26th and you rethink your achievements and direction in life. After the Full Moon on the 31st, you pursue new studies in order to expand your horizons.

IT SHOULD BE NOTED: In June, the Full Moon occurs on June 2nd at 11:49 Sagittarius. Mercury turns direct on the 11th at 04:54 Gemini and Neptune goes Retrograde on the 12th at 09:49 Pisces. Saturn and Pluto remain retrograde all month. In July, the Full Moon occurs on the 1st at 09:55 Capricorn. Uranus turns retrograde on the 26th at 20:30 Aries and the second Full Moon of the month occurs on the 31st at 07:56 Aquarius. Saturn, Neptune and Pluto remain retrograde all month.

JUNE: Spiritual beliefs, karma and subconscious-self are examined for this month. Following the Full Moon on the 2nd, you will make changes in your health care through diet and exercise.

Mercury goes direct on the 11th giving you the ability to acknowledge your faults and strengths. Neptune turns retrograde on the 12th and introduces new philosophical and spiritual teachings.

JULY: Life’s approach, discovering oneself and personal expression are favored for this month. Following the Full Moon on the 1st, you can gain a better understanding of others. Uranus goes retrograde on the 26th and offers you opportunities in your career, or the equivalent. After the Full Moon on the 31st, you review your jointly held assets in order to pay off old debts.

ARIES ASCENDANT

LEO ASCENDANT

JUNE: Everyday relationships, communicating effectively and short trips are the highlights for this month. After the Full Moon on the 2nd, you take a renewed interest in intellectual studies.

Mercury turns direct on the 11th bringing a time for sharing with friends and a possible workshop. Neptune goes retrograde on the 12th and retreats are inviting as they allow self- reflection.

JULY: Family roots, home environment and domestic matters are important for this month. Following the Full Moon on the 1st, there may be subtle changes in your aim in life. Uranus turns retrograde on the 26th giving you new ideas and perceptions and you are open to them. After the Full Moon on the 31st, you examine your accomplishments and set new goals.

JUNE: Career earnings, achieving goals and developing friendships are favored for this month. After the Full Moon on the 2nd, you seek new projects that bring enjoyment with hobbies and loved ones. Mercury turns direct on the 11th and you set new goals and desired achievements. Neptune goes retrograde on the 12th increasing your interest the psychic and occult.

JULY: Universal laws, spiritual resources and karmic rewards are explored for this month. After the Full Moon on the 1st, you improve your physical condition by exercise and diet. Following Uranus going retrograde on the 26th, you gain new insights as you expand your horizons. The Full Moon on the 31st helps you to improve your communications with others.

TAURUS ASCENDANT

VIRGO ASCENDANT

JUNE: Personal assets, financial stability and changing values are explored for this month. Following the Full Moon on the 2nd, there may be a decision made on marital and partnership funds.

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JUNE: Public recognition, career demands and social status are the highlights for this month. Following the Full Moon on the 2nd, you satisfactorily resolve any existing personal or home

matters. Mercury goes direct on the 11th and you seek new skills for your career or equivalent. Neptune turns retrograde on the 12th bringing some confusion around partnerships.

JULY: Career earnings, group projects and achieving goals are the highlights for this month. Following the Full Moon on the 1st, you take time to enjoy life with your loved ones. Uranus turns retrograde on the 26th and suggests that you handle your joint assets with care. After the Full Moon on the 31st, you will make changes with your diet and exercise habits.

attunement. Mercury goes direct on the 11th and you work to improve your health through diet and exercise. Neptune turns retrograde on the 12th and asks that you negotiate with care.

JULY: Forming relationships, legal contracts and peer connection are favored for this month. After the Full Moon on the 1st, you want to make subtle changes in your appearance. Following Uranus going retrograde on the 26th, your ideas may begin to change and you gain flexibility. The Full Moon on the 31st suggests that you review your finances and saving habits.

LIBRA ASCENDANT

AQUARIUS ASCENDANT

JUNE: Life’s philosophy, mental aspirations and universal teachings are examined for this month. After the Full Moon on the 2nd, you become involved in neighborhood and community projects.

Mercury turns direct on the 11th bringing a desire for knowledge and expanding your horizons. Neptune goes retrograde on the 12th making you more sensitive to foods and allergies.

JULY: Destiny’s promise, personal power and career demands are the focus for this month. Following the Full Moon on the 1st, personal matters and conditions are often resolved. After Uranus turns retrograde on the 26th, your relationships may be trying to teach you – let them. The Full Moon on the 31st finds you enjoying both your loved ones and children.

JUNE: Creative expression, life’s enjoyments and loved ones are favored for this month. After the Full Moon on the 2nd, your futures wishes change as you set new goals and long-term directions. Mercury turns direct on the 11th asking that you avoid being insensitive to others. Neptune goes retrograde on the 12th suggesting that you rethink all financial matters and contracts.

JULY: Solving problems, serving others and self-improvement are possible for this month. The Full Moon on the 1st grants you the ability to correct past mistakes and move forward. Uranus turns retrograde on the 26th and you are more flexible in your personal life. After the Full Moon on the 31st, you may put your needs first, but do so with respect for others.

SCORPIO ASCENDANT

PISCES ASCENDANT

JUNE: Other’s possessions, self-regeneration and mystical teachings are the focus for this month. Following the Full Moon on the 2nd, you analyze your financial security and can make possible changes. Mercury goes direct on the 11th and you are able to negotiate agreements with others. Neptune turns retrograde on the 12th inspiring your natural talents and hobbies.

JULY: Mystical exploration, mental pursuits and universal understanding are the explored for this month. The Full Moon on the 1st indicates changes in your habits and communications.

Uranus goes retrograde on the 26th giving you a new opportunity or possible change in your work. After the Full Moon on the 31st, you can settle family matters to everyone’s satisfaction.

JUNE: Home-front activity, personal matters and family gatherings are the focus for this month. Following the Full Moon on the 2nd, there can be overdue recognition for a project or job welldone. Mercury goes direct on the 11th bringing a time to reflect on your personal and domestic life. Neptune turns retrograde on the 12th and self-understanding may be somewhat difficult.

JULY: Creative expression, speculative ventures and enjoying life are important for this month. Following the Full Moon on the 1st, you set new goals and long-term directions. After Uranus goes retrograde on the 26th, you will keep yourself open to new opportunities. The Full Moon on the 31st brings a renewed interest in spiritual and new age teachings.

SAGITTARIUS ASCENDANT JUNE: Developing partnerships, written agreements and sharing with others are favored for this month. After the Full Moon on the 2nd, you make subtle changes in your self-expression and appearance. Mercury turns direct on the 11th giving you the opportunity to clarify any relationship issues. Neptune goes retrograde on the 12th bringing an interest in spiritual subjects.

JULY: Shared properties, breaking habits and abstract subjects are analyzed for this month. Following the Full Moon on the 1st, there might be changes in your personal finances. Uranus turns retrograde on the 26th attracting you to new experiences and creative opportunities. After the Full Moon on the 31st, you take a renewed interest in studies or workshops.

CAPRICORN ASCENDANT JUNE: Work opportunities, learning efficiency and physical fitness are important for this month. Following the Full Moon on the 2nd, there is a time of self-reflection as you seek spiritual

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She has also been a professional astrologer since 1980. Arlene has a Certificate of Merit from Ivy Goldstein-Jacobson (CA 1982) and a Certificate of Proficiency from the Mayo School of Astrology (London 1985). In addition, she holds certifications from the National Spiritualist Association of Churches (1982-2016) as both a Medium and Spiritual Healer (Lily Dale, NY). Arlene can be reached at Astrological Concepts, Telephone (518) 371-8097 or Visit My Web Site at: http://www.yourstarsite.com. #80 June—July, 2015 I Healing Springs

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ONGOING Tune In To Wellness Today TV Show, with LisaMarie Tersigni. Meet local wellness providers and learn the benefits of natural wellness modalities, services and products available. View 24/7 at SACC.TV 4th Wednesdays Living on a Plant Based Diet Monthly Gathering If your looking for support as you change your diet, or if your living on a plant based diet already and want to meet others living it, come gather with us! The following diets will be the focus of the meeting: Raw food diet, High Raw, Vegan high Raw, Vegan or Vegetarian who eats a high plant based diet, Dairy Free and Gluten Free with a high plant based diet.

Basically if your into vegetables and fruit as your predominate calorie source come and hang out! Come get support, make some friends or support others just beginning. We meet the 4th Wednesday of the Month 6:30-7:30 pm at Four Seasons Cafe on Phila Street- Grab a juice or dinner and join us for a chat. Hosted by Heather Stewart, owner of Pre K in the Park a high fruit and vegetable Pre School. www.plantbaseddietgathering.blogspot.com Mondays and Wednesdays Gentle Kripalu Yoga Classes - 4:005:30 PM First class free! Join Nini Gridley for a compassionate blend of warm-ups, sequenced asanas, shavasana, pranayama, and meditation designed to pacify the “Vata” energy through a well rounded yoga practice that is relaxing yet energizing for all levels of practitioners.

Beginners are welcome. It’s gentle for every body. www.yogamandali.com

9:30-11am. Classes are ongoing. This class is open to everyone with or without yoga experience. Class cost for local guests is ‘by donation’ and whatever you feel like giving. We are located at the Saratoga Springs State Park at The Lincoln Baths, unless otherwise noted.

Enter through the front door and walk to the rear of the first floor. Please plan to be on time, as you do not want to miss the centering and tuning in, it is an essential part of class. For questions and class updates, please contact Kim Rossi, Spa Director, Roosevelt Baths & Spac, 518321-5660 or krossi@dncinc.com.

about ACTT Naturally and all the awesome things they are doing, visit www.acttnaturally.org.

Tuesday, June 16 New Moon today at 10:05 AM EDT. The New Moon is the BEST time for fresh starts and new beginnings! Make your MoonWish! Call Nini Gridley for details on this month’s very special New Moon Meditation - 518 573-0571.

Saturday, June 20 Interviews with the Leading Edge — a special and free event, with free food, refreshments and wine. This is a live interview with series producer and host, Dr. Michael Wayne. It is also a fundraiser and donations made will be tax deductible. 7:30 pm, Saratoga Arts Center, Dee Sarno Theater, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Free.

Sponsored by Saratoga Integrative Medicine Education Network, or SIMEN, and Healing Springs Journal

JUNE Saturday, June 13 Intuitive Painting Workshop At SoulSpace, 120 Ray Road, Greenwich, NY, 10am-4pm, led by Carol Bollinger Green. Have fun with vibrant tempera color on paper. Explore creative expression. Discover your own unique imagery.

Share process with small group. No experience needed. Open-sided painting barn.

Nature trails. $65 for adults, $60 if returning, includes materials, beverages, snacks.

Bring lunch. Visit www.soulspaceretreat.com. For registration/ information, 518-692-7124.

Long Shadows Farm Festival a festival to benefit for ACTT Naturally, an organization that helps horses find their next career after coming off the racetrack.. The event will free with donations apprecated.

The day is packed with fun such as pony rides, fly fishing demos, door prizes, Local food vendors including Fresh Dish and Argyle Brewing. In addition, there will be live music. Please come out and Wednesdays Kundalini Yoga in the Park, Kundalini celebrate helping horses, empowering Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan with Kim women at Long Shadows at 84 Dr Brown Rossi takes place every Wednesday from Lane, Cambridge, NY. To learn more 34 Healing Springs I #80 June—July, 2015

JULY Wednesday, July 15 New Moon today at 9:24 PM EDT. Welcome Spring today with a Solar Eclipse of the New Moon! It is the BEST time for fresh starts and new beginnings!

Make your MoonWish! Contact Nini Gridley for details on the New Moon Meditation - 518 573-0571.

Saturday, July 25 Intuitive Painting Workshop At SoulSpace, 120 Ray Road, Greenwich, NY, 10am-4pm, led by Carol Bollinger Green. Please see June 13.

SAVE THE DATE Saturday, August 15 Intuitive painting Workshop At SoulSpace, 120 Ray Road, Greenwich, NY, 10am-4pm, led by Carol Bollinger Green. Please see June 13.

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ACUPUNCTURE Michael Wayne, Saratoga Springs & Clifton Park, 518-210-1557 The Acupuncture Studio, Glens Falls, 518-615-0505 Cheryl Wong, ND, LAc, Saratoga Springs, cheryl@cherylwongnd.com, www.cherylwongnd.com, 518-288-7083 Ageless Acupuncture, Bridgette Kinder, Saratoga Springs, 518-538-6568, www.agelessinsaratoga.com Acupuncture Nirvana, Glens Falls, 518-409-6993 or kat@acunirvana.com or www.acunirvana.com AKASHIC REIKI Isaac Rodriguez (aka Capt. Ike), www.akashicreikicenter.com, 917-226-9765 ANIMAL CARE Jill Stewart, Equine Sports Massage Therapist and Canine Massage Therapist, Certified Aromatherapist 518-339-4348, Jillstwrt@yahoo.com www.Privatelabel-aromatherapy.com Susan Hamlin, The Saratoga Animal Whisperer Animal Communication, 518-245-8010, www.animal-whisper.com Kristina Dallas, DVM. Ancient Arts Veterinary Acupuncture.

Saratoga Springs, NY. 727-2940. Holistic care for pets. House calls.

AROMATHERAPY Jill Stewart, Cert. aromatherapist, full line of human and animal aromatherapy products, single essential oils and custom blends Gift baskets and party favors available 518-339-4348, Jillstwrt@yahoo.com, www.privatelabel-aromatherapy.com

ADeAngelus@aol.com, www.yourstarsite.com BACH FLOWER REMEDIES Nini Gridley, MS Ed, BFRP, Consultations by appointment, in person or over the phone. 518-573-0571 or fullspectrumhealing@gmail.com, www.ninigridley.com, CAREER COUNSELING Penny Loretto, 518-798-6057, career@careerchoic.com, www.careerchoic.com CENTERS Still Point Interfaith Retreat Center, www.stillpointretreatcenter.com, 518-587-4967 Kawing Crow Awareness Center, 518-893-2620, www.kawingcrow.com New Thought New York, classes and workshops, 518-384-0942, www.newthoughtnewyork.org CHELATION THERAPY Dr Andrew Garner, Glens Falls, 5187989401, www.drandrewgarner.com, agarner@roadrunner.com CHIROPRACTORS Delmar Chiropractic, Delmar, 518-439-7644 Dr. Lynn Allison, Saratoga Springs, 518-268-9542, knotdr@juno.com COACHES Donna Bird LCSW, CCH, .www.donnabird.com 518-584-0698.

Cate LaBarre, Personal and group coaching by phone and teleconference.

ASTROLOGY Workshops in Saratoga Region.

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518-882-9880, http://CateLaBarreCoach.com catelabarre@gmail.com Angela Kaufman, moonlighttarotllc.com. trionfi78@gmail.com. (513) 622-9178.

COUNSELING Avis Burnett, Clifton Park, 518-371-0579 Breakthrough Counseling Center, Saratoga, 518-683-2202, www.breakthroughcounselinginc.com CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY Margery Chessare, LMT, BCST, Sessions and classes in the Saratoga area, 518-893-0421, ChessareMargery@gmail.com Linda Thompson, 518-885-3707, www.holistichealingartssaratoga.com Dr. Lynn Allison, Saratoga Springs, 518-268-9542, knotdr@juno.com Sue Coughtry, LMT, www.suecoughtryLMT.com, Delmar, 518-689-2244, www.stramcenter.com Wendy Wood Ordway, OTR,CST The Body’s Rhythm-at the Garden. Saratoga Springs 518-588-4466, wendyordway@gmail.com Cathy Saladis LMT, Albany & Clifton Park, 518-229-0741, www.headtotoe123.com DENTISTS Dr. Richard Aulicino, Lake George 518-668-9888, www.lookingoodnewsmile.com Dr. David B. Presser, Clifton Park, 518-371-5113 ENERGY Jack Treiber, 518-225-4692 Energy4HH@Yahoo.com, www.saratogaintegrativepractitioners.com/treiber.php www. energyforhealthandhealing.com, energyforhealthandhealing.com Nina Lockwood, Healing Touch and Integrative Energy Medicine, 518-7915120, nina.lockwood@gmail.com.

Helene Brecker, Malta, 518-331-4859, heron@spa.net Terry Fluri, LMT & Elizabeth Marsh, LMT, Reiki, Chakra Balancing at A Peaceful Place (518) 371-2225

Shari Parslow, Shamanic Services & Intuitive Massage, 518-879-9365, shariluminous@gmail.com, l uminiousenergymedicine.net Christina Elizabeth Manning, Usui Holy Fire Reiki Master, 518-496-0221, CEManning2005@yahoo.com, www.ChristinaElizabethManning. com, Albany, Troy, Clifton Park, Saratoga EQUINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY Adirondack Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, LCSW, Fort Edward, NY, www.AdirondackEAP.com, info@AdirondackEAP.com FENG SHUI Brenda Cary Jenks, Hudson Falls 518-321-5940, www.fengshuibcj.com HEALING TOUCH Nina Lockwood, Certified Healing Touch Practitioner/Instructor, 518-7915120, nina.lockwood@gmail.com HEALTH AND WELLNESS PRODUCTS Evan Lawrence, Shaklee Independent Distributor. Healthy weight, nutrition, beauty, and home. Cambridge, (518) 6775662, healthyevan@verizon.net, http://healthyevan.myshaklee.com.

HOLISTIC PRIMARY CARE Jessica Davis, MD. Stillwater, NY. drjess@jessicadavismd.com, (518) 6646116. www.jessicadavismd.com, HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE Larry Malerba, DO, DHt, Guilderland, NY. 518-357-4210 Jerome Pindell, Clifton Park, 518-3745492, www.jeromepindell.com Claudia Ascione, MA, MS, CH, Niskayuna, Manhattan and Ardsley, NY. 518 372-7023.

HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS Private Label Aromatherapy: Laundry Soap, Dish Soap, All Purpose Cleaner, Household Cleaner, Essential Oil Deodorizing Sprays, Essential Oil Blends for Laundry and Dryer, Hand Soaps and more. Custom products also available. Jill

Stewart 518-339-4348 Jillstwrt@yahoo.com, www.PrivateLabel-Aromatherapy.com HYPNOTISM Donna Bird LCSW, CCH, Specializing in the mind-body approach to wellness with hypnosis. Eliminate eating issues, addictions, stress, panic, depression, overeating and more. Produces and sells hypnosis CDs & MP3s at www.donnabird.com Saratoga office 518-584-0698.

MATRIX ENERGETICS Rowena Fay, Still Point Interfaith Retreat Center, www.stillpointretreatcenter.com, 518-587-4967 stillpt423@aol.com MEDITATION The Mystic Satprem IKIERA Divine Holistic Healing Arts, Clifton Park, 518 788 7062, www.satpremji.com, www.ikierahealing.com

George Guarino CH, offices in Delmar and Clifton Park, 518-256-6549 www.HypnosisWorksWell.com, george@HypnosisWorksWell.com

MUSIC THERAPY Dennis Dominick, 518-361-5343, Djd1948@roadrunner.com

Barbra Stevens, 518-755-5053

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE Virginia Touhey at A Peaceful Place, (518) 371-2225

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE North Country Holistic Care Center, Glens Falls, 518-745-5889 Ann Carey Tobin MD, Delmar, 518-506-6303, atobin.pih@gmail.com, www.partnersinhealing.info INTUITIVE/PSYCHIC CONSULTANT: Barbara Allen, BA, PTC. 518-587-2583; barbaraln@nycap.rr.com LIGHT THERAPY Dr. Lynn Allison, Saratoga Springs, 518-268-9542, knotdr@juno.com Healing Path Massage, Schenectady, 518-374-8654, www.healingpathmassage.com LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE MASSAGE Sue Coughtry, LMT, www.suecoughtryLMT.com, Delmar, 518-755-8843 MASSAGE THERAPY Linda Thompson, 518-885-3707, www.holistichealingartssaratoga.com Healing Path Massage, Schenectady, 518-374-8654, www.healingpathmassage.com Sue Coughtry, www.suecoughtryLMT.com, 518-755-8843

LMT, Delmar,

A Peaceful Place, Clifton Park, 518-371-2225, www.peacefulplace.com

NATURAL FOOD STORES Four Seasons Natural Foods Store & Cafe, Saratoga, 518-584-4670, wwwFourSeasonsNaturalFoods.com Pure-N-Simple, GlensFalls, 518-798-4047 SenibiliTeas, Glens Falls, 518-824-1290 NATUROPATHY Joanne Halloran, ND, Saratoga Healing Arts, 518-369-7080, www.doctorjoanne.com Cheryl Wong, ND, LAc, Saratoga Springs, cheryl@cherylwongnd.com, www.cherylwongnd.com, 518-288-7083 NUTRITION The Natural Improvement Center, Queensbury, 518-745-7473 Kathryn Kos Primal Bliss Nutrition; www.primalblissnutrition.com or e-mail primalblissnutrition@gmail.com.

ORGANIZATIONS Saratoga Integrative Practitioners Network (SIPN), www.saratogaintegrativepractitioners.com PHARMACY Fallon Pharmacy, compounding in Latham, Saratoga, 518-220-2005, www.fallonpharmacy.com

PHYSICAL THERAPY Physical Therapy, Elin Cary, LMT, Mechanicville, 518- Integrative 518-373-0735, www.inspiredtherapy.com 281-2810, www.ElinCaryMassage.com #80 June—July, 2015 I Healing Springs 37

PSYCHIC INTUITIVE CONSULTANT Diana Friedell Phone or in Oneonta Office, 607.433.2089 PSYCHOTHERAPY Donna Bird LCSW, CCH, Certified in EMDR, Hypnosis and Wave Work.

Specializing in managing anxiety, depression, addictions, eating issues and trauma.

Produces Hypnosis and Guided Imagery CDs & MP3s for health and wellness.

Available at www.donnabird.com Saratoga office - 518-584-0698.

Wendy Ball LMHC, certified in EMDR and Hakomi therapies, specialize in trauma related disorders, couples counseling and life transition coaching. Albany office. 518813-8524. www.wendyballcounseling.com RAINDROP THERAPY Sheila Cote, 518-369-1094, www.sheilacote.com, sheilacote@hotmail.com REIKI Linda Thompson, 518-885-3707, www.holistichealingartssaratoga.com Joyce Willson RN, RMT, The Art of Reiki, Troy, 518-271-7802, www.theartofreiki.com Joan M Frederick Classes/Treatments 518-829-7400, ProvidenceReiki.com Penelope Jewell Reiki classes and sessions www.ReikiWorks.info, www.penelope.org 518-480-9118 Sue Coughtry, LMT, Delmar, www.suecoughtryLMT.com, 518-755-8843 REFLEXOLOGY Cathy Saladis LMT, Clifton Park and

Albany, www.headtotoe123.com, 518-229-0741 RETAIL Magic Moon, Saratoga Springs, 518-583-2488 Among Angels, Clifton Park, 518-357-8196, www.amongangels.com, info@amongangels.com ROLF STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION Nick Pavoldi, 518.389.2200, BodyworkProfessionals@gmail.com SPAS Roosevelt Baths & Spa, Saratoga Springs, RooseveltBathsAndSpa.com, 877-313-2709 SPIRITUAL SCHOOL School of the Golden Rosycross, a gnostic spiritual school for our time.

Lectorium Rosicrucianum Conference Center, 21 Bushnell Avenue, Chatham, 518.392-2799, www.lectoriumrosicrucianum.org, chatham@goldenrosycross.org TAI CHI The Tai Chi Center, Saratoga Springs, 518-583-9315, www.the-taichi-center.com The Lemon Tree Yoga and Healing Arts Studio, Glens Falls, www.lemontreeyoga.com, lemontreeyoga@yahoo.com, 518-301-3291, 301-3293 Asian Arts Tai Chi Center, Albany, 518-489-1458, info@AsianArtsGrp.com, www.AsianArtsGrp.com TAROT Joan Scannell, www.joanscannell.com

518-428-8655,

TRAVEL Learning Journeys, Call or click for a free brochure at 888.884.8259, Info@LearningJourneys.com, or www.LearningJourney.com/Wellness TREE SERVICE Foothills Tree Service, Practicing sustainable tree managment, 518-893-2620, www.kawingcrow.com VIBROACOUSTIC THERAPY Dennis Dominick, 518-361-5343, Djd194@roadrunner.com WELLNESS CENTERS A Peaceful Place, Clifton Park, 518-371-2225, www.peacefulplace.com Healing Path Massage, Schenectady, 518374-8654, www.healingpathmassage.com YOGA Yoga Mandali, Saratoga, 518-584-0807, www.yogamandali.com, Saratoga’s longest continually running studio serving our community for over 10 years The Lemon Tree Yoga & Healing Arts Studio, Glens Falls, 518-301-3291, www.lemontreeyoga.com Yoga with Jen, Warrensburg & Minerva, 518-956-2818 Namaste Yoga, Saratoga Springs, namasteyogasaratoga.com or 518-222-7470 Sisters Rock, www.sisters-rock.com

518-229-9149,

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are lib—Marianne Williamson erated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

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