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This time of year, I become nostalgic. As I watch March of the Wooden Soldiers, Miracle on 34th Street and, of course, A Christmas Story, I am reminded of a more innocent time. An Internet-free time. A time when you set out to be with family.

Whether by plane, by car or by foot, you made sure to be with them. Truly with them. No distractions, like cell phones and hand-held games. You were together with your family, and you spoke to one another. And sometimes when the conversations ceased, you simply sat peacefully in silence.

This issue, we have a poignant piece on the beauty of silence. “Surrender to Silence,” on page 28, illustrates its importance, especially this time of year. You will also find a very special letter I wrote to Santa on page 29. It was a fun exercise at my age to sit down and write to that wonderful magic man of my childhood. I highly recommend you write your own letter in a free-form writing style. I think you will be surprised to learn what you really want. Honestly, I was tickled to discover what I truly desired was not a winter wetsuit to continue my wave-catching pursuit but something I already had.

Christmas Day and Hanukkah nights (among other seasonal holidays) are filled with so much joy, excitement and love that they seem to be over before they even start. We are left with dishes to clean, items to put away, family to deal with, and items to return.

You busy yourself with the tasks, and before you know it, 2015 has rolled in. What makes it a “new” year besides a number? You do! You can make 2015 a “new” year. Maybe find a new tradition and a way to shed mistakes (and pounds) of the year past.

There is a fun article in this issue’s Fit Body section that may help you figure out once and for all what exercise is best for you. Lane Vail, author of “Happy Feasting,” on page 44, offers a wonderful New Year’s Day tea idea. She recommends inviting friends over and writing on a piece of paper a regret or a bad event that happened to you in 2014 and placing it in a bowl. When everyone is done writing, toss the papers into a roaring fire. Then write down a goal or a prayer for 2015, and tuck it away somewhere safe. Another tradition I recently read about is the blessings jar. When something wonderful happens in 2015, write it on a piece of paper and place it in the jar. When 2015 comes to a close, sit together and read back all of the wonderful blessings that have come your way.

I love traditions, both new and old; family time, both functional and dysfunctional; and the holiday spirit and holiday mayhem. I love it all, and I wish everyone reading this letter a healthy, happy, love-filled holiday season.

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he Long Beach Waterfront Warriors is holding a toy drive at the Point Lookout Fire Department, 102 Lido Boulevard, Point Lookout, on Sunday, December 7, from 2 to 5 p.m. This is a perfect way to get into the spirit of giving, complete with a tree lighting ceremony and face painting, treats and pictures with Santa for kids. Attendees can design greeting cards for ill and injured veterans and fulfill the holiday wish lists of children whose family members are Wounded Warriors.

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Join us in this ritual experience as we explore two potent energy centers of the body: svadisthana, the second chakra, and manipura, the third chakra. Svadisthana is characterized by the water element and corresponds to the sublime and sacred flow of our fluid body, which often dictates how we move and respond to change. Manipura, the fire element, connects us to the vital heat that radiates from the cellular level, which manifests in our confidence and personal power.

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he Greater Long Island Running Club is holding an all-ages 5K race with all proceeds going to Suffolk County’s Habitat for Humanity on December 14. Awards will be given for all age groups, who can partake in the fun run starting at 9 a.m. or the race starting at 9:30 a.m.

Fun Run entry is $10, pre-entry is $20, and race day entry is $25. Get the blood pumping to help break the cycle of poverty. Registration is from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Connetquot High School, 190 Seventh Street, Bohemia, on December 14.

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ent Animal Shelter is holding its holiday social at the petfriendly Martha Clara Vineyards, 6025 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, on Sunday, December 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Have the entire family (including four-legged friends) get professionally photographed for holiday greeting cards.

There’s a $10 donation per photo, which goes directly to homeless animals. Sip some local wine and spread compassion to the homeless animals here on Long Island.

In the Spirit of the Season – May We Walk as One Jody Bergsma Jody Bergsma began creating art at age 3, when her mother suggested that she draw her nightmares to vanquish her fears. Monsters illustrated with pink and green crayons were not so scary, and the budding young artist became hooked.

By her mid-teens, Bergsma was selling her fanciful works and went on to become an award-winning illustrator.

In her whimsical, elfin watercolors and detailed, dramatic images of wildlife, the artist often uses aboriginal, native and geometric designs and symbols derived from the beautiful patterns of ancient cultures. By respectfully working with these images, she reintegrates them into our modern ethos.

“I propose that all humankind shares a common reality just beyond the range of normal sight,” remarks Bergsma, whose watercolor technique is self-taught. “Each person’s physical adventure is unique, but the abstract language of feelings and realization of existence is our shared experience.

“Art is a tradition that helps define who we are and brings us a vision of who we can become,” Bergsma continues. “My painting is my expression and request for a more beautiful, peaceful and harmonious world.”

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t can be very easy for individuals to become uncentered during the holidays. A season oriented around love and spirituality can quite easily transform into one of hectic shopping sprees and an overdose on gingerbread cookies. Meditation has been found to ease anxiety, depression and other psychological stresses, helping to create a beautiful occasion with family and friends.

Some tips for incorporating meditation in your day:

When you wake up, close your eyes and set an intention. Whether it is “I am patient,” “I am peace” or anything else calling to you.

Repeat this mantra slowly in your mind six times. Re-center with this intention throughout the day. n If you find yourself in traffic or in line at the supermarket or at the mall, make sure to relax any tension that may build in your body by redirecting your awareness to your breathing. Breathe deeply. Be with your breath. n Instead of watching television or browsing the Internet in your spare time, set aside at least 10 minutes to light a candle, turn on calming music and meditate. Observe and lovingly release any worries that arise. n Head to a local meditation circle. There is likely one in your area that you don’t know about. A group environment can be very supportive and encouraging. n End your day by recalling or writing down any small blessings that reached you throughout the day. Meditation helps you detect these subtle treasures of life, and you may notice your list get longer as your practice deepens.

There are thousands of studies supporting the physical and mental ease that results from meditation. By giving less power to negative thoughts, you can re-center and view things with clarity and compassion. The best way to spread smiles and holiday cheer is to be at peace within and rejoice in the gift of being alive.

Gina Marie Cronin is a staff writer for Natural Awakenings Long Island, as well as a meditation practitioner and guide.

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ur body’s lymphatic system is the primary defense against viruses and bacteria. It also assists the circulatory system, filters the body’s blood and maintains the balance of internal fluids.

We hold many toxins in our tissues, and most chronic diseases occur at the lymph nodes. Our lymph pathways can become congested from illnesses, lack of exercise, injuries, pesticides, pollution, stress and more. Having a poorfunctioning lymphatic system can lead to colds, water retention, heart disease, cellulite and cancer.

Lymphatic drainage therapy is a great way to alleviate those toxins from our bodies. This therapy uses a light beam generator, which emits negative ions. These are known for their antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. This light beam helps to improve the flow in blood and lymph, while simultaneously loosening waste from cells. This technique uses a hand-held wand that is lightly moved over the skin.

This produces a negative energy field and allows the lymph fluid and blood to move freely. After each session, it is highly recommended to immediately sit in an infrared sauna or have an ionic foot detox session. This will allow the body to release the toxins that were just loosened up from the lymph session. The sessions are noninvasive, very relaxing and an integral part of optimal wellness. Typically, the recommendation is that a person do a series of eight to 10 sessions depending on the ailment you are looking to treat.

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German researchers tested 220 patients with advanced stage pancreatic cancer, an aggressive, often fatal disease. The patients were divided into two groups; one was given up to 10 milligrams of Viscum album (European mistletoe) three times a week for up to 12 months.

Both groups received supportive care throughout the study period.

The average length of survival for those taking the mistletoe extract, 4.8 months, was nearly twice that of the other group, 2.7 months; a survival period typically dates from the original diagnosis. Within a group considered to have a good prognosis, the survival period for those that consumed the extract, averaging 6.6 months, was more than double that of the no-extract group, which averaged 3.2 months.

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Non-Toxic Gifts for the Family

‘Tis the Season to Eat Smelly Foods: Tips to Avoid Bad Breath

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s the leaves begin to fall along with the temperature, excitement starts to build for the beautiful holiday season.

Warm drinks, cozy fires, fun family traditions, parties with family and friends, and, of course, presents. Unfortunately, the holidays have become focused on material things due to the commercial world in which we live.

It makes you feel like you must purchase the newest gadgets, toys, a fancy new car and expensive jewelry. Each year, I have a need to find that new and exciting gift. This year, my focus is on the simple things that can actually improve my loved ones lives—gifts that can improve their health, take away pains and aches; gifts that give back to them, and gifts that warm the soul.

Let’s face it, health and wellness are the most important gifts to cherish. This year, my loved ones will receive cozy wool duvets, which naturally regulate their heat; customizable kapok or buckwheat pillows, which will help ease their neck pain; healthy, natural lotions minus the chemicals; and organic baby toys and nontoxic block sets to ease the mind of the new mom.

This year while I bake holiday cookies with my kids, I will know that my gifts will be a reminder of how much I love them year after year. This year, all my gifts will be made with love, not chemicals.

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t’s that time of year again where we gather over sumptuous feasts that may leave our breath smelling for days after.

Here are a few tips to reduce that bad breath, since we all know mints don’t work: Brush your tongue. As well as brushing your teeth, you need to brush your tongue. Don’t stop at those pearly whites and gums, go one step further and include brushing your tongue in your daily routine.

Floss. This is another way of removing Dr. Jonathan Richter bacteria—and that rotten-egg smell— DDS, FAGD from your mouth. American researchers noted that people that flossed as well as brushed their teeth and tongue managed a 38 percent drop in bleeding gums and also experienced a reduction in halitosis.

Lose weight. You are more likely to have stinky breath if you’re carrying too many extra pounds, scientists have discovered.

Avoid crash diets. Losing weight too quickly can lead to a sweet, sickly smell on your breath. This is caused by ketones, chemicals released when fat breaks down.

Glug water. If you drink plenty of water throughout the day, you stand a better chance of washing away the bacteria that causes halitosis. Even just rinsing your mouth well between meals can help.

Chew sugarless gum. The British Dental Health Foundation recommends chewing sugarless gum (the sugared version causes tooth decay) to increase saliva production.

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Plastic Addressed in Movies

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eople over a certain age will remember the movie The Graduate, from 1967, and the scene where Mr. Maguire approaches Dustin Hoffman’s character, Ben Braddock, at Braddock’s college graduation party and offers him advice. Mr. Maguire leans in to Braddock and says, “Just one word. Are you listening?

Plastics. There’s a great future in plastics.”

Mr. Maguire had a point. Forty-seven years ago, the plastic production pendulum was already making its lopsided move one way. And it has stayed there, year after year, decade after decade, until now, when we’re all starting to realize what a huge mess we’ve made. We’re all guilty of keeping the pendulum firmly to one side.

Arguably, some plastics have improved our quality of life, such as plastics in hospitals and medical care. Plastic protects our food; helps build better-insulated homes, cars, cameras and computers; and so much more stuff. So, yes, it’s good, but it’s “disposable”—and that is the problem. Too many disposable things are made out of plastic. We simply use and throw away too much plastic!

Ultimately, the planet and generations to come will pay the consequences of this disposable plastic problem. As evidence: landfills busting over with plastic casually thrown away and not recycled; highways and bi-ways teaming with plastic strewn across their medians; and garbage patches floating in every one of our oceans, entering the food chain and causing a detrimental effect on all marine life that ingest pieces of plastic and over time will die.

Disney did its part with its movie Happy Feet. One character is the self-proclaimed leader of the penguins. He wears the “sacred talisman,” actually a plastic six-pack ring caught around his neck. He’s obnoxious and overbearing until the ring begins to literally choke the life out of him.

If you haven’t seen the movie Midway: Message from the Gyre, make a point of doing so. It’s a short film worth watching and sharing with your children. It’s heartbreaking; heartbreaking because of how we—as human beings—totally disregard the consequences of our mindless actions—like littering.

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s winter approaches, many start to feel the effects of the cold and darkness. Often complaints of fatigue, depression, restlessness, distraction, catching colds easily, and other common winter maladies increase. Many of us already know that at least some of these complaints relate to vitamin D levels. It is well documented that more than 80 percent of Americans suffer vitamin D deficiency, despite the season and often even supplementation.

Vitamin D is not really a vitamin. It is a hormone. A hormone that is part of a large group of steroid hormones made in the body. In fact, many of those hormones can interchange from one to another. These include hormones as varied as cortisol, controlling weight, blood sugar and immune function, to estrogen and testosterone. Even blood pressure, electrolyte, mood and sleep hormones are in this category.

Now, being that these hormones can convert from one to another, and that vitamin D is really a hormone not a Dr. David Pollack vitamin, its deficiency may be a sign of greater hormone production issues and not a lack of dairy in the diet.

Often people ask, “Aren’t we supposed to get our calcium and vitamin D from dairy?” The interesting answer to that, however, is: “No other animal on this planet consumes dairy after infancy, and their bones are far stronger and tougher than ours. Maybe we should pay attention.”

Issues stemming from vitamin D deficiency, such as fatigue, depression, osteoporosis, poor sleep and weak immunity, are really signs of the body losing its ability to coordinate and manufacture our steroid hormones. Just taking supplemental vitamin D may alleviate some of these symptoms, granted that it’s in the right form with all associated cofactors. But supplementing vitamin D does not repair the body’s ability to make the vast combinations of other steroid hormones the way it was designed to.

It is always important to address health concerns with an experienced holistic wellness doctor.

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Calcium Supplements Raise Risk of Brain Lesions

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Duke University study published in the British Journal of Nutrition this summer found that calcium supplements taken by elderly persons may increase the risk of brain lesions that are identified as hyperintensities on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scans.

The researchers studied 227 adults over the age of 60. The patients were assessed for supplemental calcium intake and received brain scans via MRI. Those taking calcium supplements had more lesions of a volume typically associated with hypertension. They noted no dose-dependent relationship between lesion size and the amount of calcium being supplemented. The scientists commented that other studies have found calcium supplementation also associated with greater risk of artery disease.

Hyperintensities are observed in normal aging, plus several neurological, psychiatric and autoimmune disorders that affect the brain. They constitute damage to brain tissue caused by restricted blood flow and have been linked to mild cognitive deficits and disturbances.

Knotweed and Hawthorn Outperform Lovastatin in Trial

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hinese researchers recently discovered that two herbal extracts may treat atherosclerosis, the hardening of the arteries, as well as or more effectively than the pharmaceutical drug Lovastatin.

Sixty-four patients with atherosclerosis of the carotid artery were studied. For six months, half the patients received 20 milligrams of Lovastatin per day, while the other half took an herbal extract combination of Japanese knotweed and hawthorn.

After six months, tests showed artery plaque thickness and inflammation were significantly lessened among both groups. However, the herbal extract-treated group showed a greater reduction of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels, a marker of risk for cardiovascular disease.

Relatively high levels of hs-CRP in otherwise healthy individuals are predictive of heart health crises even when cholesterol levels are within an acceptable range. People with lower values have less of a risk.

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vidence of the effects of wireless technologies on human health continues to be controversial, with agreement on results remaining elusive. Now a new study published in the Journal of Plant Physiology found that humangenerated microwave pollution can potentially be stressful to plants.

Researchers from Romania’s Estonian University of Life Sciences tested three common garden plants—parsley, celery and dill weed. They exposed each to the types of microwave radiation equivalent to those produced by cell phones and wireless routers. Then these radiation-exposed plants were compared with identical plants not exposed to the radiation.

The scientists noted that the irradiated plants had thinner cell walls; smaller chloroplasts (cellular sites of photosynthesis); smaller cell mitochondria (centers of energy production); and greater emission of volatile compounds, particularly monoterpenes and green leaf volatiles, which are protective, life-promoting components of the plants’ essential oils.

The effects were stronger for the type of radiation produced by wireless routers. While essential oil production overall was increased by the frequency of the microwaves produced by cell phones, it was decreased by the frequency emitted by the routers.

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The study’s authors followed 862 metastatic melanoma cancer patients. Of these, 523 patients received one to three days of hospice care, 114 patients received four or more days and 225 people received no hospice care through their survival period. Those that received four or more days had an average survival period, which typically dates from the original diagnosis, of 10.2 months, while those that received none averaged 6.1 months. In addition, the end-of-life hospital costs for those receiving the most hospice visits were nearly half of what was incurred by patients not receiving hospice attention.

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The study’s authors checked the records of 2,050 patients that were at least 65 years old and had suffered a hip fracture.

Analyzing the dates of each fracture revealed that significantly more of them occurred during the wintertime; the injuries corresponded directly with lower temperatures and greater rainfall.

Fewer fractures took place on the Sabbath and during weekends in general, as well as on Yom Kippur and other holy days, with the exception of Passover.

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Bye-Bye Birdie

230 Avian Species on the National Watch List Scientists from 23 organizations, including the federal government, universities and conservation groups, have spent years on the State of the Birds Study, looking at 230 species of birds from different habitats compiling its watch list. Peter Marra, a migratory bird specialist at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Zoo, in Washington, D.C., attributes the population drops of the birds in the most trouble to disappearing habitat or reduced range.

Some coastal birds are doing better, and previously endangered wetland birds are recovering due to laws that are protecting them. Marra says, “These populations come back when we create the habitat. The report emphasizes that it’s better to focus on birds that aren’t yet in decline and keep them that way.”

Ken Rosenberg, a bird biologist at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, in Ithaca, New York, and an author of the report, says that hunters, as well as conservationists, deserve credit for preserving ducks. He acknowledges, “We’ve put a tremendous amount of resources and money into wetland and waterfowl conservation because of the hunters that contribute financially.”

But lots of songbirds are in trouble, and Florida, where bird habitat is disappearing fast, is a crucial stopover for migrating birds. It’s the kind of place that birds both common and endangered urgently need to survive.

Source: National Public Radio

Cultural Roots Status of Religious Diversity in the U.S.

The United States is often described as a religiously free and diverse country, but a new Pew Research Center study reveals that 95 percent of the populace identifies itself as either Christian or unaffiliated (atheist, agnostic or having no particular religion). This ranks the U.S. 68 out of 232 countries and territories in the Pew Religious Diversity Index. Singapore is the world’s most religiously diverse country, followed by Taiwan and Vietnam.

The study treats Christian denominations as members of the same religion, which if counted separately, would increase the ranking. But Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Judaism all have internal diversity, as well, and are considered as single religions in the study.

There’s an important distinction between religious diversity and religious freedom, which the report does not measure. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to free exercise of religion, which is not always the case in other countries.

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Bamboo Bamboozle ‘Green’ Clothing Made with Toxic Chemicals

Bamboo is rapidly renewable and requires few pesticides to grow. However, bamboo fabric manufacturing is a chemically intensive process that doesn’t provide clear and legitimate product labeling. Misleadingly using the terms eco-friendly and green becomes greenwashing when applied to items such as bamboo clothing.

As the Fair Trade Commission describes the overall process, “Most bamboo textile products, if not all, are actually rayon, which typically is made using environmentally toxic chemicals.

While different plants, including bamboo, can be used as a source material to create rayon, there’s no trace of the original plant in the finished rayon product.”

This example points out the public vigilance required to secure more sustainable, environmentally friendly products. Third-party verification of all claims is recommended. Products made of the bamboo stalk itself, such as poles for furniture or planks for flooring, remain true to their naturally sustainable source.

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Youth Activists

World Peace Caravan to Travel in the Middle East in 2015 The World Peace Caravan, founded by the nonprofit D. Gary Young Foundation, is a global peace movement scheduled to conduct a 12-day camel caravan from Petra, Jordan, to Jerusalem, Israel, from December 15 to 26, 2015. It will be spearheaded by a delegation of 12 youth ambassadors, ages 16 to 24, selected from a worldwide pool of candidates.

Their goal is to foster an online youth community to provide young people everywhere a platform to share ideas, voice opinions and educate and learn from their peers.

The youths intend to collaborate on solutions-centered projects to help eradicate poverty and hunger, ensure environmental sustainability and attain healthy lives for all.

Inspired by a recurring vision, D. Gary Young, CEO of Young Living Essential Oils, chose the ancient Frankincense Trail upon which the Queen of Sheba once journeyed to bring peace offerings to King Solomon. This modern-day journey for peace invites people of all cultures, faiths and backgrounds to retrace the steps of that pioneering peace movement, culminating in a blockbuster World Peace Caravan Concert for Peace in Jerusalem.

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From December 14 through January 5, citizen scientists of all ages will participate in the National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count (Tinyurl.com/AudubonChristmas Count), the country’s longest-running wildlife census. Audubon and other organizations use the data collected by volunteers to monitor population trends and guide conservation efforts.

Whether or not families plan to help Audubon volunteers keep track of feathered visitors, they might consider providing backyard birds with gifts of food during the winter, when natural food sources can be scarce. Adorning outdoor trees with edible decorations can also help brighten landscapes, reduce kitchen scraps, creatively involve children in nature and make yards more bird-friendly.

Salvage citrus rinds for feeders. Poke holes along the edge of hollowed halves of grapefruit and orange peels and run twine through them so they can hang from a branch. Fill with bird seed or suet.

Create ornaments from bread heels or stale loaves. After cutting out shapes with a cookie cutter, spread them with unsalted nut butter and cover with birdseed. Bagels, rice cakes and pinecones can be frosted and sprinkled in the same way. Avoid using anything moldy. For more colorful ornaments, hang orange and apple slices.

Drape edible garland around tree branches. Thread unsalted popcorn (stale popcorn strings more easily), fresh cranberries, citrus slices, unshelled peanuts, dried apples or grapes into a garland.

Use natural string, wool or raffia for hanging decorations. Wild Birds Unlimited suggests selecting these materials so they can be used by birds as nesting materials in the spring.

Collect seed heads and berries to tuck among the branches. According to the National Wildlife Federation, good food sources include seed heads from flowers such as goldenrod, sunflower, coneflower, sumac and mullein; seed heads from grasses such as millet, wheat, foxtail and switchgrass; and berries on sprigs of holly, juniper, cedar, hawthorn and mountain ash. Make sure decorations are hung on a tree or shrub near a window so the whole family can enjoy watching the wildlife they attract.

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All truths come from, exist as and return to silence. Silence is behind every holy thought, word and act. All holiness is silent.

This is what all sages know and say: Enter silence and we leave behind the rubble of self and no-self, time and death. Enter silence and we see the world that God created; that we are the created. God, the world and being are one. Life is suddenly real—beautiful and perfect in each curve and angle.

This awakening into truth happens as we surrender everything to silence. We must give away our inventory of unreleased thoughts and cherished beliefs, undigested experiences and dogma, disappointments, fears, worries, resentments and sorrows; even personal desires and joys.

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In silence, we are moved by what moves all else without knowing how, why or when. This is freedom, love and truth.

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irst, thank you for last year! The 8-foot stand up paddle board was a great gift, and I loved hitting the ocean this summer and catching waves. I felt like a kid again … and it was AWESOME!

Speaking of being a kid again, this time of year always reminds me of my childhood when I would eagerly write you a letter with a compilation of all the things that I truly felt I could not live without. Year after year, you came through; not with everything—I see now that would have been gluttonous— but with the important things. Thanks especially for Christmas 1978; you really hit the nail on the head when you brought me my Lite-Brite!

Let’s not play games, Santa. We have done this countless times, albeit in my younger days, but we know the routine. I give you a list and you give me the stuff—or as I’ve learned, the most important stuff. Right? Nope, not this time around. This year, I am changing it up, Santa. This year, I say, “Keep your stuff.” That’s right, I said it. Keep.

Your. STUFF! I am sick of it. My kids fight over it. It clutters my house, even my mind. So, this year, keep it!

Wait, don’t move to the next “stuffrequesting letter” just yet. I do want to ask for something. Mind you, it’s not for me; it’s for humanity. You see, Santa, we witness a lot of

horrible things each day, and the things we see have me worried. Truly worried. There’s disease, war, shootings, terrorism, and words that we weren’t even aware of a few years ago, like Ebola and ISIS. Fear not, I am not requesting that you put an end to disease, hunger or housewives trampling each other to death buying things they think they need, exactly ONE day after giving thanks for all they had. No, I am realistic and know you can’t do that. I know you are just a magic man in a red suit from my childhood who perhaps has not yet taken the self-help steps needed to grab a hold of his own weight problem.

The gift that I am putting on my list is a mighty powerful one. This gift will bring a person peace when suffering, courage when attempting, love when questioning, and hope when doubting.

You see, Santa, I got this gift from my parents when I was a little girl; I kept this gift with me throughout my life.

Initially, I didn’t take care of it—that happens with gifts when we are young. Truth be told, there were times when I forgot I even had it! Yet, when I found that I truly needed it, I was relieved to discover it still worked. During my darkest hours when my husband was sick or during the tough period when I lost my job, I was very happy to find that it was right where I left it. Without much nurturing, it has lasted my lifetime and never seems to lose its power.

absolutely no faith at all, let them discover it.

That’s it. That’s all I want for Christmas. I know this whole letter thing is a quid pro quo arrangement, so, in return for granting humanity with the gift of faith—renewed, stronger or new—you will get one nice glass of organic milk; three homemade sugarfree, gluten-free Paleo cookies (I can’t promise they will taste good); and some kale for your reindeers. What do you think? Is it a deal?

In Faith,

P.S. If you absolutely MUST bring me a commercial gift this season, some winter surf gloves would be great (that ocean is starting to get cold, Santa).

But only if you must .

I am talking about Faith.

This year, all I want for Christmas is Faith. For those people that already have faith, make it stronger; for those that are struggling to relocate lost faith, make it visible; and here’s the tough one: For those folks that have natural awakenings

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Whether gifts are handmade or store-bought, the most meaningful ones acknowledge each recipient’s specific needs and interests.

Alternative gift fairs that support local or international charities are a good place to start. Homemade gifts add a personal touch and can be as simple as a framed photograph or special potpourri. Also consider the eco-friendliness of a potential gift item—what it’s made of, where it’s made and how it’s packaged.

While we’re in the mood, why not spread holiday cheer beyond friends and family to everyone? Pay for the next car at a toll booth, leave a potted plant on a coworker’s desk or run an errand for an elderly neighbor.

It’s possible to maintain values of simple living and conscious consumerism throughout the holiday season with a bit of thoughtfulness and inspired creativity. To help givers move through the holiday shopping season with grace and joy, Natural Awakenings has compiled a list of locally available gifts of wellness and sustainability.

Accessories with a Conscience

If jewelry is on a loved one’s wish list, look for pieces that are made of sustainable or recycled materials or that raise funds for a worthy cause.

Both A Time for Karma, in Rockville Centre, and Momona Gallery, in Long Beach, are the ultimate sources for handcrafted, unique art, jewelry, fair trade products and faith items. Visit ATimeForKarma.com and find Momona Gallery on Facebook.

This winter promises to be a tough one on our skin, so a gift card to a local boutique that focuses on nontoxic skin products should be first on everyone’s list. One such place is Karma’s Angel, located online at KarmasAngel.com. New Year’s resolutions of healthier living make gift certificates for colon cleansing, ionic detox foot baths and more from Cleansing Concepts—with three locations—another wonderful idea. Visit CleansingConceptsWorld.com.

Help at Home For homemakers and others swamped by houseguests, having help around the house can ease the stress of the holidays or any other time of the year.

Help at home can come in the form of cleaning before or after guests. All Clean Long Island offers a nontoxic homecleaning experience you can trust all year long. Call 516987-8388. Sometimes help at home means the care of a loved one. If that’s in your plans for 2015, call Joy Wright, a certified nurse’s aide, elder-care professional and babysitter, at 516-592-3067.

Charitable Gifts that Keep On Giving Good things can come in little packages—or no packages at all. Consider charitable donations in honor of those on our gift list.

The following are wonderful local charities that make a difference. Consider a gift in someone’s name to Make A Wish Foundation, which grants wishes for children facing lifethreatening illness (Wish.org), or try a donation to Angela’s House, an organization here on Long Island that cares for medically fragile children (AngelasHouse.org).

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Yoga class gift certificates are the perfect healthy treat for loved ones. On Long Island’s North Shore, two yoga studios that offer wonderful classes include Absolute Yoga, in Woodbury (AbsoluteYogaStudio.com), and Om Sweet Om Yoga, in Port Washington (OmSweetOmYoga.com). On the South Shore, class cards or a monthly pass for yoga and meditation can be obtained at Breathe N Flow Yoga, in Freeport (BreatheNFlowYoga.com). Want to offer a new yoga experience gift? Stop

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Sacred Activism Love in Action Can Change the World

by Judith Fertig

religious traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity, he now resides in Melbourne, Arkansas, where he’s founder and director of the Institute for Sacred Activism. The goal of his international travel is to bring concerned people together to proactively face global crises.

Says Harvey, “Sacred activism is a fusion of two of the most powerful fires of the human psyche—the mystic’s passion for God and the activist’s passion for justice.”

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“Sacred activism is the fusion of the mystic’s passion for God with the activist’s passion for justice, creating the burning sacred heart that longs to help, preserve and nurture every living thing.” ~ Andrew Harvey

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he butterfly, a universal symbol of transformation, reminds us that becoming our best selves is an ongoing process. Yet these delicate, fluttering creatures are suffering a decline, especially the vivid orange and black monarch butterflies that depend on milkweed flowers for sustenance during their migration to and from Mexico and Canada.

“When I heard about the monarch butterfly crisis, I also noticed that I had milkweed vines all along my back fence,” says Karen Adler, a Kansas City, Missouri, gardener. “In years past, I would have pulled them out because they can strangle other plants. But I talked it over with my neighbor and we

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agreed to let them grow. This year, we had more monarchs than ever.”

These two women might not realize it, but they had engaged in spiritual activism. They became aware of a problem, approached it with compassion, learned about the issue, realized life’s interdependence and committed themselves to positive action for a result that is good for all.

It’s a process that Andrew Harvey first described in a 2005 talk he gave at the Santuario de Guadalupe, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, that’s also reflected in his book, The Hope: A Guide to Sacred Activism. Born in India, educated at England’s Oxford University and in the NaturalAwakeningsLI.com

The Awakening – Progressing from concerned citizen to spiritual activist is a gradual process. It may begin with an issue to which one feels called. “Our life in the world is a continual call and response,” observes Kabir Helminski, of Santa Cruz, California. He authors and translates books on the Muslim Sufi tradition, which tends to have an open relationship with other religions, and is a core faculty member of the Spiritual Paths Institute, which encourages seekers to find the sacred traditions that speak to them.

“Sometimes events are a waking dream calling for interpretation, and sometimes the heart is directly addressed from within,” says Helminski.

Compassion – Once an event moves us, prayer can be a pathway that opens our hearts to compassion, according to Jagadish Dass, of Granada Hills, California. The healer and teacher wrote The Prayer Project: The 3-Minute, 3 Times a Day Solution for World Change, which encourages involvement with something bigger than ourselves. Dass maintains that praying for three minutes, three times a day, will help us transmute into expressing a quiet power. “As we take responsibility for our lives, a transformation occurs within,” he says. We begin to inspire others to also take up the cause of working for change and bringing more peace, joy and love to the world.

Likewise, Harvey urges each of us to make a real commitment to daily spiritual practice on the road to spiritual activism. He suggests, “Start with a short prayer that aligns you with

“When you put spirit and activism together, you realize that all actions are connected to spirit. It makes you think about your duty in every instance—from how you treat people throughout your day to how you treat the environment. It becomes a satisfying way of living.” ~ Carla Goldstein the pure deep love that is longing to use you as its instrument in the world.”

Options include prayers from many of the world’s spiritual traditions shared in Dass’ book; a free download is provided at StewardshipOfTheSoul.com.

Interconnectedness – Just as everything in the universe is connected by the simple act of being, like-minded people can connect to do good in the world. Sacred activists pursuing their own spiritual paths need to work with others, according to Harvey. “They form empowering and encouraging networks of grace—beings of like heart, brought together by passion, skill and serendipity to pool energies, triumphs, griefs, hopes and resources of all kinds. When people of like mind and heart gather together, sometimes miraculously powerful synergy can result.”

Harvey has found that groups of six to 12 people become the most efficient and productive, whether joined together through a profession (such as physicians on medical missions), a passion for animal rights or the environment, or a strong sense of social justice.

Knowledge – Knowledge, both inward- and outward-seeking, is another key to doing good for all. Carla Goldstein, JD, chief external affairs officer at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, in Rhinebeck, New York, and cofounder of its Women’s Leadership Center, used her interest in women’s empowerment issues as a springboard to spiritual activism.

“For the first 20 years of my professional life, I focused on public policy and politics,” she says. “But something was missing in the rhetoric of taking care of each other.” Practicing yoga and meditation and receiving support during a personal health crisis prompted what she terms “an awakening understanding of a gap between personal change and systems change.” Goldstein came to question her own “rugged individualism” versus the interconnectedness she felt when people took care of her. “Can we actually move towards integrating these two ideals?” she asked herself. Knowledge about issues is readily available from experts and organizations that experts recommend; she observes, “The big question is: What is needed for us to be of help?”

Sometimes listening and understanding can be powerful. Under the auspices of the Omega Women’s Leadership Center, Goldstein invited women on both sides of the reproductive rights issue to meet in 2005. They had been part of the Public Conversations Project in the Boston suburb of Watertown, Massachusetts, begun after medical staff members were killed and wounded at an area women’s health clinic providing abortions in 1994.

“Women from the divided community initially came together to tell their stories,” Goldstein relates. “Over time, they developed a deep love for each other. Nobody changed their positions, but they did change how they inter-

acted with one another.” They experienced a shift from emotional and verbal turbulence to, if not agreement, feelings of peace and understanding. Since then, the project has grown to facilitate such conversations in 38 states and 15 countries (PublicConversations.org).

Positive Action – While many thorny issues take long-term, dedicated efforts to be resolved, others only need smaller individual or collaborative actions for positive outcomes. For Mark Nepo, a New York City poet, philosopher and author of the New York Times bestseller, The Book of Awakening, kindness is the force behind positive action, no matter how modest at first.

“Kindness reveals kinship. It gives us connection to everything greater than us and everything else that is kind in the universe,” he says. “I think it’s powerfully effective, yet it’s such a small thing.”

Nepo is active in Bread for the Journey, an international nonprofit that encourages community grassroots philanthropic projects that generate micro-grants. One involved a small town in northern New Mexico that sought to improve the lives of local teenagers when the town’s elders wanted to open a youth center as a positive alternative to the drug scene. Just before the center was scheduled to open, the project ran out of money for required floodlights, so Bread for the Journey funded them and the center opened. “Within a few years, the whole culture shifted,” reports Nepo.

This small contribution made a big difference to the whole community.

Once awakened and nurtured, spiritual activism can become an omnipresent part of our lives. Says Goldstein, “When you put spirit and activism together, you realize that all actions are connected to spirit. It makes you think about your duty in every instance—from how you treat people throughout your day to how you treat the environment. It becomes a satisfying way of living.”

Judith Fertig is a freelance writer from Overland Park, KS.

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New York Cares has family projects available with no minimum age requirement (NYCares.org). Either on an ongoing or a one-day basis, volunteers improve parks, plant community gardens and refresh public spaces. Trails require refurbishing after bad weather.

Streams and waterways need a good cleanup after floods. Check with the park ranger for more information.

With a little research, volunteers can find the right activity, whatever their location, interest, age or abilities. Another good place to start is VolunteerMatch. org, which is easy to search by zip code and personal interests. A perfect opportunity to help others awaits.

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Meals on Wheels does much more than deliver lunches to those in need (mowaa.org).

In Austin, Texas, the Healthy Options Program for the Elderly program brings a bag of groceries monthly to clients most nutritionally at risk, plus Groceries to Go volunteers shop for or with clients every two weeks. Minor safety-related home repairs are provided through the Handy Wheels project.

In Seattle, community helpers paint classrooms, install new playground equipment and donate books and supplies at the city’s public schools.

Berkley, California, YMCA volunteers teach classes like mindful

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olunteering provides rewarding satisfaction and progress for adults and children alike. Seniors stay involved and parents work alongside kids to experience the value of helping others.

Local places of worship often maintain a list of opportunities to serve a community through helping and healing ministries and special projects. The Red Cross is best known for supplying aid in emergency situations, but many needs are year-round (RedCross.org).

A call to city hall can steer willing participants to the right local organization.

Here are other examples from around the country and nearby to spark loveinspired ideas.

Homeless dogs in shelters learn leash manners while participating in the Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound program at South Carolina’s Aiken County Animal Shelter. Leashes and treats are supplied to encourage volunteers to walk dogs at least once a week. It’s healthy exercise for both dogs and humans. To calculate the calorie burn, visit Tinyurl. com/WalkOffCalories. Shelter cats need socialization, too. Visits that include playtime and gentle petting make them more adoptable.

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Singing the World Awake

by Tom Kenyon Article adapted from the film, Song of the New Earth

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hen I was a Music and sound sometimes for five hours a day. Without realizing it, I youngster, I clearly remember are the language was changing my neuroreading a book, The Boy and architecture physiology.

Brain research shows Who Sang to the World, of the cosmos. that when we experience although I later learned it pure sound without landoesn’t exist. I read it in guage, the right side of the brain lights some other realm of consciousness and up like a Christmas tree. I’d worked that’s what I became. in brain research for about 13 years

I sang to the world, sun, moon, when, while meditating, I received new stars and all life. I sang in church and information about brain geometry that choirs and later took up guitar and I recognized as the geometry of conpiano. One day, a visitor to our house said, “You’re going to heal many people sciousness in its relationship to sound and emotion. in this world with that voice.”

I understood that if I taught this to When I attended the University of others, I would observe rapid change North Carolina, I discovered that neuroand improvement in brain function physiology could be used as a language and creativity, which took place when to explain mystical experiences. The I conducted beta testing at three sites. whole time I was engaged in scientific training, I was also going deeper into the One day, I was in California doing a workshop when these sounds just came mysticism of the East, the yoga of India, through me. That’s what spawned my Taoism of China, Egyptian alchemy current sound work. and Tibetan Buddhism. I was practicing

I become like a tuning fork to the every meditation from every tradition,

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information that is coming to me. In shamanism, this is called being the hollow reed. I step out of the way. In terms of brain frequencies, I go into an alpha state, in which I can attend to what I need to do vocally, but for that moment surrender my voice to the energy.

When I work shamanically with drums, animal spirits come through my voice, as do beings from other traditions. I feel like a doorway, or a chauffeur looking in the back seat to see who I’m driving. I live in two diametrically opposed worlds. I’m logical in how I look at things and am fascinated by brain neurology. Then there’s this other side that’s off the charts.

I never know when the whales are going to appear. As I operate in an altered state, I can see humpbacks psychically approaching until one of them enters my energy field. Subjectively, I become as large as a whale, at the same time I’m aware of my physical body. I have dual realities, and then the whale sounds emanate through me.

In a visionary experience on my 40th birthday, the question arose, “Will you sing the song of the new Earth?” I believe that we’re not going to survive much longer as a species if we don’t change how we are living, and that’s what my work is about. Many people are having spiritual emergences, yet we don’t, as a culture, have a place to harness its potential. What I do with groups is a type of sound healing, working collectively with the energy of a large gathering. Each person responds in ways unique to them, breathing into some inner emotion and making a sound that matches how it feels inside.

Something happens with people that attend these events. It’s about the transformation and beauty of being able to step into the unknown to commune with a knowledge and intelligence that’ll sing through my voice.

Together, we’ll see what will come forward.

A major message I’ve received is that if we are to survive, we must raise the feminine out of the ashes created by millennia of cultural traditions and have

Sound opens consciousness.

If consciousness is higher, life on Earth will change. the male and female meet together, not one above the other, but in equality, and with that union, create a new world.

The boy who sang to the world has grown up to sing a space that allows people to create their hopes and dreams into existence.

Psychologist and musician Tom Kenyon is trained in Ericksonian medical hypnosis and whole brain learning. His 25 years of practicing psychotherapy led to the formation of Acoustic Brain Research to scientifically study neuropsychology and psychoacoustics. He teaches Tibetan Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, Egyptian high alchemy and esoteric Christianity.

He has authored Brain States, many CDs and the new documentary about his journey, Song of the New Earth (SongOfTheNewEarth.com).

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Can-Do Kids Changing Our World at Any Age

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good things with others. One way to get your friends excited about joining you is to plan a “Giving Party”. Ask your parents to help you download a free guide (WateringCanPress.com/html/ parents.html) that has fun ideas and activities for creating a holiday-time or birthday party or rainy day get-together. n Giving to other people is important, but the planet needs us, too. You can practice giving by picking up litter, re-

Fun Activity Who’s Been Giving to You?

This article is written especially for young readers eager to embrace the true spirit of the holiday season. Sharing it with them can help cultivate a lifelong practice of giving.

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ave you ever seen someone do something that changed a situation from bad to good?

Maybe your parents helped someone whose car broke down, or a teacher spent extra time after class helping you with schoolwork.

No matter your age, where you live or what you own, you have the power to do good, too. What you do can make other people happy and make the world a better place. Here are some ideas to help you figure out how. n A good place to start is to think about what’s important to you. This will help you find a way of giving back that you’ll enjoy and want to do again and again. For example, if you love taking

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care of animals, offer to walk an elderly person’s dog for them. If you get sad when you think about someone being lonely, visit a neighbor that lives alone or send a special card to a relative as a way to show your love. n It’s nice to help strangers, but you can also do little things close to home that’ll make life easier and better for your family. You can call your grandma to say hello, help your mom or dad with the dishes or play a favorite game with your little sister or brother. n You can also use your own special talents to help others. If you are a good cook, bake a healthy holiday treat to bring to someone that is feeling sick. You can read out loud a story to a younger child. If you’re strong and have lots of energy, you can help your neighbor take out the trash or do other household chores. n You can have fun and make an even bigger difference by doing NaturalAwakeningsLI.com

Whether it’s time, love or things, the people around us give to us all the time.

Sometimes we don’t stop to think about what people do for us, so we forget to say, “Thank you.” Appreciating what people give us is just as important as giving to others.

Here are some questions to ask yourself. After you have answered each question, think about what you can do to thank people for their kindness.

Who shared with you? What did they share?

Who taught you something? What did they teach you?

Who showed you love? How did they show you love?

Who made you happy? How did they make you happy?

Source: Adapted excerpt from The Giving Book: Open the Door to a Lifetime of Giving by Ellen Sabin.

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otivational speaker and bestselling author Gabrielle Bernstein knows the gravitational pull of addiction firsthand. Although introduced to spiritual practices from an early age, she turned away from that upbringing in her 20s, pulled instead into a vortex of drugs, alcohol and unhealthy relationships while running a public relations firm promoting Manhattan nightclubs. After hitting rock bottom at age 25, Bernstein made the unwavering decision to seek spiritual help and change her life.

The entrepreneurial young woman found her groove as a spiritual teacher, introducing millions to new ways of thinking and living through her books, lectures, blogs and videos. Her nononsense approach to spirituality and knack for making practices like meditation and prayer accessible to beginners and cynics have attracted a new generation of seekers. Bernstein’s latest book, Miracles Now:108 Life-Changing Tools for Less Stress, More Flow, and Finding Your True Purpose, offers simple, yet powerful tips to short-circuit unhealthy thought patterns and take a shortcut to transformational change.

Why do you reframe a miracle as simply a shift in perception?

Shifting your perception and choosing again is a core principle from A Course in Miracles, a metaphysical text that I study and teach from. When you choose to reorganize your belief system and align it with a loving, forgiving perspective, rather than a fear-based reality, that’s when miracles can happen.

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How does meditation help create radical change?

I think meditation is a key tool for health, happiness and well-being. It can help reorganize the nervous system, lower stress levels, calm the mind and recalibrate energy. It can help us experience more synchronicity in our lives and a greater sense of interconnectedness, as well.

What do you struggle with the most and what personal miracle are you still trying to realize?

Some people shift away from a harmful relationship with addictive drugs and alcohol like you did, while others take such unhealthy behaviors to the grave; what makes the difference?

Often when we get caught in unhealthy behavior, we aren’t willing to ask for help. I think the reason I was able to leave those behaviors behind and create a new path was my willingness to live a different way. I was able to witness my life and see that it wasn’t working. It’s an ongoing process; I’ve been on my current path of turning to spiritual principles for many years, but I’m still constantly working to apply them throughout my moment-tomoment experiences.

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I’m in constant conversation with myself over my thoughts and beliefs about judgment and separation. People are programmed by society to believe we are separate and to judge ourselves and others. My practice suggests a reinterpretation of that general belief system in order to perceive things differently. I also try to forgive limiting thoughts I was holding onto; for example, judging myself for not performing well at a lecture.

Talking too much in conversations is a big challenge for me. A practice in my Miracles Now book called WAIT, for “Why am I talking?” reminds me to notice when I’m saying too much, commenting unnecessarily or not supporting the greater good.

How do you think about money, and has that proven helpful in broader terms?

I believe that we have the power to attract healthier relationships in our financial circumstances in the same way that we have the power to attract healthier relationships with people in our lives. Some people think that you can’t both be spiritual and secure financial abundance; I think that’s nonsense. When you start to reorganize your beliefs around your self-worth and capacity to earn, and open up to your intuitive voice and the creative possibilities for earning, then your financial

situation can change dramatically. I have lived that principle fully. I was brought up in a poverty mindset, but with a shift in perception, I was able to release my fears of financial insecurity.

Do you have a go-to practice that you reach for first when faced with a difficult situation?

When I’m faced with a complicated situation or feeling powerless, I say a prayer in stillness. Such a practice asks through prayer and listens through meditation. It’s in that stillness that I can hear the voice of intuition and the voice of forgiveness, and love can come forward.

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hen clients walk into New York City’s Swing Salon, they may be surprised by what they don’t smell—the range of chemicals usually wafting around hair salons. That’s because the owners have decided to use only natural and organic products.

While many people may assume that all salon hair and body treatments are regulated and safe, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has no authority to require companies to test cosmetic products for safety, due to loopholes in the Toxic Substances Control Act. So, people are being exposed to dangerous toxins through salon products like nail polish, hair color processors and hair straighteners.

Be aware that while labels of overthe-counter body care products are required by law to list ingredients, with the exception of the chemical soup often hidden under the term “fragrance”, the loophole for salon products is large.

Jamie Silberberger, with the Women’s Voices for the Earth’s National Healthy Nail & Beauty Salon Alliance, reports, “Products sold for professional use in spas and salons are not required to be labeled with ingredients.”

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Fortunately, healthy alternatives are available, either by patronizing a green salon or using natural beauty treatments at home.

Hair Straighteners One salon treatment—Brazilian Blowout hair straightening—can continue to expose customers and salon workers to toxic fumes even months after application. It’s among the conventional straightening products that contain formaldehyde, a known human carcinogen.

“Exposure to formaldehyde doesn’t end with the treatment—the fumes are reactivated every time heat is applied to the hair,” says Jennifer Arce, a San Diego, California, salon worker who became sick after applying a single Brazilian Blowout treatment. “So, when a client who’s had a Brazilian Blowout done elsewhere comes into the salon to get a haircut or color and has her hair blow-dried, flat-ironed, curled or processed under the hood dryer, the fumes that come out of her hair make me and several of my coworkers sick all over again.”

Solution: Avoid chemical hairstraightening treatments. Sign on to the Women’s Voice for the Earth letter campaign petitioning the FDA to re-

move Brazilian Blowout from U.S. shelves by visiting Tinyurl.com/ BanBrazilianBlowout.

Hair Dyes and Extensions About two-thirds of conventional hair dyes in the U.S. contain para-phenylenediamine (PPD), a chemical banned for use in such products in Germany, France and Sweden. Exposure to PPD can cause allergic reactions ranging from skin irritation to death by anaphylactic shock, which happened to a teenager in 2010.

When Spain’s University of Santiago de Compostela researchers conducted a metastudy examining the risk of cancer among hairdressers and related workers, all reported that employees had a higher risk of cancer than the general population.

Hair extensions also warrant attention. Many adhesives used on extensions may contain 1,4 dioxane, listed as a probable carcinogen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and styrene, a neurotoxin and suspected endocrine disruptor.

Solution: Look for a clean, green salon that uses natural hair color treatments free from synthetic chemicals, ammonia or PPD. Individuals can also order nontoxic organic color kits direct from EcoColors.net.

Nail Polish When getting a manicure or pedicure, beware of the toxic trio of dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde and toluene. Used to help nail products hold color, they’re

linked to reproductive and development problems, plus dizziness and eye and lung irritation, according to the Environmental Working Group.

Facing pressure from consumer groups and salon workers, some polish companies are now producing so-called “nontoxic” nail polish, although their labels aren’t verifiable. California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control recently tested 25 nail polishes sold to salons, 12 of which claimed to be toluene-free, including seven said to be free of the toxic trio.

The researchers found toluene in 10 of those, and one or more of the three ingredients in five out of the seven.

Solution: Customers should bring their own safe nail polish and only patronize well-ventilated salons.

Find a Green Salon Many conventional body products like shampoos and massage oils contain a litany of ingredients that add to our chemical exposure. Ask questions to ensure all of a salon’s products are nontoxic or as low in toxicity as possible.

For example, a large network of independently owned “concept salons” across America are connected with the Aveda Corporation (Aveda.com), a national leader in developing hair and body products that are free from the most dangerous ingredients. More than 90 percent of Aveda’s essential oils and 89 percent of its raw herbal ingredients are certified organic.

Also look for members of the Green Spa Network, a nationwide coalition of spas that pledge to be energy efficient and sustainable in all of their practices (GreenSpaNetwork.org).

If a green salon hasn’t yet arrived locally, bring nontoxic products for appointments and ask the stylist to use them. Visit the Skin Deep Database at ewg.org/skindeep to find the least-toxic products for at-home use.

Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist is a freelance writer in Tucson, Arizona.

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“Food connects us with one another, our heritage and our culture,” says May. Heather Evans, Ph.D., a Queen’s University professor and a holiday culinary history expert in Ontario, Canada, suggests creating a food diary of traditions to reinforce a connection with the past and support a holiday food legacy for the future. Ask grandparents about their childhood culinary memories, peruse family recipe books or discover new dishes that honor everyone’s ethnic heritage. Then create an heirloom holiday cookbook with handwritten recipes arranged alongside favorite photos and stories.

Tasty Rituals that Deepen the Holiday Spirit

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he holiday season is ripe with an array of spiritual, cultural and family rituals. We celebrate, reflect, give gifts and, of course, feast.

Fortunately, the media also teems with tips on how to avoid high-calorie holiday goodies, says Dr. Michelle May, author of Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat. For our diet-driven culture to resolve its struggle with food, she says we must learn to honor its intrinsic value. Ritualized eating can help; a recent study published in the journal Psychological Science found that engaging in food rituals evokes mindfulness that enhances the enjoyment of eating.

thirsty, rather than hungry, rationalizing that holiday foods are special, or feeling stressed or lonely. Next, explore why the feelings or thoughts are present, and then accept them without judgment.

Strategize ways of satisfying the need and take a small step toward change.

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Savor

Hunger, the body’s fuel gauge, manifests in physical symptoms like a growling stomach or low blood sugar, says May, citing a useful analogy. “You wouldn’t drive around and pull into every gas station you see; you’d check your fuel gauge first. Before filling up with food, pause and check your fuel gauge. Am I actually hungry, or is this desire coming from something else?”

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almond covered in organic dark chocolate in each container and use the treat as a daily mini-meditation.

“Drop into the present moment, fully savor the luxurious, small bite and experience the pleasure of eating,” suggests May. Consider it symbolic of the season’s sweetness.

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Complex preparations for a major holiday can provoke anxiety and impatience, and likewise, feelings of longing or disappointment when it’s over. Sarah Ban Breathnach, bestselling author of Simple Abundance and Peace and Plenty, recommends allowing Christmastide to unfold at its own pace and celebrating all of December with a homemade Advent calendar.

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According to pagan philosophy, sharing seasonal food with loved ones during the winter solstice on December 21 symbolizes the shared trust that warmth and sunlight will return. Eating warm foods provides physical comfort and eating seasonally and locally connects us to the Earth, observes May.

Sync body and spirit with the season by stewing root vegetables, baking breads, sipping hot cider and tea, and nibbling on nuts and dried fruits.

“The repetition of predictable foods is reassuring,” remarks Evans, and it celebrates nature’s transitions.

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Stir-Up Sunday is a Victorian amusement filled with fun, mystery and mindfulness, says Ban Breathnach. Some December Sunday, have each family member help stir the batter of a special Christmas cake while stating a personal new year’s intention. Drop a clean coin, bean or trinket into the mix and bake. Serve it with a sprig of holly on Christmas Day,

A Revitalizing Ritual for the New Year Start the new year with a tabula rasa (clean slate) by hosting a New Year’s Eve Good Riddance Tea Party. Gather family and friends over warm ginger tea, spiced apple cider, hot chocolate and festive finger foods. Guests write down on slips of paper any mistakes, disappointments, regrets, hurts or failings they wish to be forgiven or forgotten. One by one, put them into a crackling fireplace or bonfire to symbolize surrendering of the past.

“This ties the heart strings in a comforting bow,” comments author Sarah Ban Breathnach.

Then, inscribe fresh intentions for the year to come and tuck them away in a special place. “This is the most mystical part, because so many prayers get answered,” Ban Breathnach says. Lastly, toast the new year with optimism and joy.

owners and homeowners to give back to household staff and local tradespeople,” says Evans. “It’s a tradition worth reviving to pause, reflect on our own good fortune and contribute to others’ comfort.”

Consider serving a meal at a local soup kitchen, collecting items for a food drive or offering a box of healthy culinary treats to community stewards at a fire station, post office or library. On Christmas Day, says Ban Breathnach, “Our kids have the world lying at their feet.” Boxing Day, she says, provides a natural transition to reach out in charity.

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Creating a repertoire of delicious wintery foods can help evoke health, mindfulness and delight during the holiday season. Dr. Michelle May advises approaching the entire process of eating, including the menu planning, shopping and food preparation, with a spirit of mindfulness, which adds a deeper dimension of pleasure to the experience. “Cake becomes more than just cake,” she says. “It becomes something the family creates and enjoys together.”

Savor these rituals and recipes with loved ones.

Memory-Making Christmas Cake This nontraditional, healthy Christmas cake is alcohol-, sugar- and gluten-free.

It relies on fruit for sweetness, almond meal for moistness and vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and orange essences for a perfect mingling of flavors. Prepare the cake with the whole family as a Stir-Up Sunday ritual, and keep it tightly sealed in the refrigerator until Christmas Day. Serve in small portions at room temperature or warmed in the oven and alongside vanilla bean custard or plain yogurt swirled with orange blossom honey.

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2 cups milk of choice (organic, almond, coconut, soy or rice) 2 organic free-range eggs 2 tsp vanilla bean extract 2 Tbsp organic maple syrup or 1 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp cornflour or kudzu Pinch nutmeg

Heat milk in a saucepan with vanilla and honey and bring to near boiling, then remove from heat.

Beat eggs and cornflour in a stainless steel mixing bowl until combined.

Preheat the oven to 300° F. Line the sides and base of a 7-inch round cake tin with parchment paper.

Pour the hot milk over the eggs and whisk in well.

Combine the dried fruit, spices, vanilla, orange zest and juice, olive oil and eggs. Mix in the almond flour and walnuts, then spoon the batter into the baking tin.

Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan and cook over a gentle heat, stirring with a wooden spoon until it thickens and coats the back of the spoon.

Bake for an hour-and-a-half. Insert a skewer or toothpick to see if it comes out moist, but clean; if not, bake for up to 30 minutes more. (Cover the top if necessary to prevent over-browning.)

Remove from the heat quickly and pour back into the mixing bowl.

After cooling, remove from the tin and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one month.

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A velvety-smooth custard, also called crème anglaise, may be used as a foundation of many desserts. It can be flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, chocolate, citrus, coffee or pistachio.

Pour this vanilla bean custard over a warm Christmas cake or serve it straight up as eggnog, adding a touch of brandy and dusting of nutmeg.

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Whisk well to slightly cool and smooth it out. If any lumps appear, strain the mixture through a sieve.

Serve hot or cold. To warm up cold custard, put in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water; stir and heat through gently.

NOTE: For an egg-free custard, heat 17 oz almond milk with 2 Tbsp honey or 100 percent maple syrup and 2 tsp vanilla extract until near boiling. Thicken with a slurry made from 2 Tbsp cornflour, arrowroot or kudzu. Finish with a sprinkling of nutmeg.

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here was a time Staying in close at Westminster College. when Eliska, a “But I realized that they contact makes it can keep you up when three-pound Prague ratter, would curl up and easier to pick up they rustle around, wake sleep next to owner Krista you up if they have to go fleas, ticks or skin out and sometimes go to DeAngelis, and most of the time, she and the mites a pet may the bathroom in the bed dog enjoyed a peaceful if you don’t wake up.” carry, and can night’s slumber.

Then DeAngelis worsen allergies. Make a Good Choice married, and her husband banned the dog from the “Having your pet sleep in ~ Roger Valentine, bed for fear of unintenholistic veterinarian the bed with you is a pertionally squashing Eliska sonal choice,” says hoin his sleep. After endurlistic Veterinarian Patrick ing a few sleepless nights of canine Mahaney, of California Pet Acupuncture whining and barking, the Salt Lake City & Wellness, in West Hollywood. By discouple successfully curbed their pet’s couraging this behavior, “Your pet will protests by simply spraying Eliska with be less likely to confuse your bed with a misting bottle every time she acted theirs, and therefore prevent potential up. After two nights of this routine, the territory-related problems.” By failing pocket-sized pooch was fully trained to to discourage it, “You not only face the sleep by herself in another room. possibility of behavioral problems, you

“I originally thought letting my dog could also face adverse effects to your sleep in my bed was a good idea,” says own sleep and health,” he notes.

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a survey of 300 sleep disorder patients conducted by Dr. John Shepard, then medical director of the Mayo Clinic Sleep Disorders Center, in Rochester, Minnesota, nearly 60 percent of the pet owners in the study slept with their pets inside the bedroom. Twenty-two percent of the patients were likely to have pets sleeping on the bed with them.

Plus, 53 percent said their sleep was disrupted to some extent every night.

Twenty-one percent and 7 percent of their dogs and cats, respectively, snored.

Yet, a British study of 420 UK cat owners conducted by the nonprofit Cats Protection revealed that 44 percent of respondents (including 51 percent of women polled) said they enjoyed a better night’s sleep with a cat in bed with them than with a human companion.

Benefits listed included an absence of snoring, more space on the bed and soothing purrs.

“The advantages of letting your pet share your bed include companionship, warmth and a sense of security,” advises Mahaney. Among the drawbacks, he notes lack of space for people to sleep, interruption of normal sleep patterns and the pet’s confusion about its expected place to sleep.

Nip Problems in the Bud

To break a pet of a bed-sleeping habit, Mahaney recommends applying persistence, consistency and the following tips: n Establish a separate area or bed for the pet to sleep. A cat or dog bed can be as simple as a clean, soft blanket placed nearby. n Use positive reinforcement techniques. Offer a tiny training treat, “gooddog” clicker noise or praise when the animal is comfortably resting in its own bed, to reinforce this desirable behavior. n Immediately address any territorial aggression when co-sleeping with a pet, such as growling or nipping. … continued on page 50

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Holiday Things That Can Cause Allergies—or Worse—in Your Pets

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olidays are an exciting time for your entire family, and most people want to share the specialness of the holidays with their pets.

However, families with pets need to be aware that some of the aspects of the holidays that you enjoy most may cause problems for your pets. Hazards for your pet may include everything from an allergic reaction to illness to death.

Here are some of the holiday dangers that may befall your pets.

Christmas Trees Christmas trees are a huge part of most families’ holiday celebrations, but you need to remember that live plants may carry molds that your pet can be allergic to. For this reason, you may want to consider using an artificial tree when celebrating the holidays with pets.

Molds are not the only problem your pet may have with Christmas trees, however. Full trees can easily be pulled down by a climbing cat or an active dog, so if you plan on having a large tree around your pet you want to make sure that your tree is anchored to the wall, so that it can’t be pulled over injuring your pet. You also want to make sure to avoid putting ornaments on the lower branches of the tree where they may serve as temptation for cats and even puppies to play with.

Wire From Lighting Halloween decorations, Christmas lights and other types of lighting all have wires that may pose a danger to your pet. Even if your pet is not one that would chew on cords, he or she

may become tangled and could strangle himself or herself. Solve this problem by taping cords up off the floor and onto the wall.

Other Plants While any live plant can carry molds that can cause an allergic reaction in your pet, there are some plants that may pose even more dangers, such as diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, gastrointestinal (GI) tract problems and even death. Plants that are best avoided if you have pets include: • Cyclamen • English ivy • Mistletoe • Poinsettias In many cases, these plants contain toxins that will make your pet extremely ill. Cyclamen can not only cause GI tract problems but may also cause paralysis. English ivy and poinsettias usually don’t result in death from the toxins, but the diarrhea and vomiting that ingestion of these plants can cause may result in severe dehydration, which can cause convulsions and death.

If your pet ingests even small amounts of mistletoe it can result in labored breathing, dilated pupils, shock and death.

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allergic reaction in some pets, but there are actually toxins in some foods that could prove deadly to your pet. While it is best to avoid giving your pet any human food, if you are going to give a small quantity as a treat make sure to avoid foods that contain: • Onions • Chocolate • Macadamia nuts • Raisins and grapes • Avacado • Coffee and tea • Nutmeg • Raw eggs • Other food cautions include moldy foods, yeast dough and fruit pits

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Lastly, while giving your pet gifts is a great way to include him or her in holiday celebrations, make sure that the toys and other gifts you give don’t have any small pieces that may pose choking hazards should they end up in his or her mouth.

Keeping your pet safe during the holiday season is the best way to include him or her in your holiday celebrations.

Please check back with us in the next issue of Natural Awakenings to learn about signs and symptoms of cancer in your pet.

Many people tend to want to treat their pets to part of their own holiday meal.

While this may seem to be a harmless way to include your pet in your holiday celebrations, you need to remember that not only can human food cause an

Source: Dr. Michel Selmer, of Advanced Animal Care Center, located at 260 Evergreen Ave., South Huntington. For more information, call 631-FOR-PETS (631-367-7387) or visit AdvancedCareForPets.com. See ad on page 2.

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A pet’s companionship can reduce levels of stress hormones while enabling people to deal with their emotions and stressful situations. ~ American Heart Association journal, Hypertension First, authoritatively say, “No!” Then put the pet on the floor or into its own bed and give the command to sit and stay. n If problematic behavior persists, seek consultation with a veterinary behavior specialist.

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

If a family member decides to share a bed with a pet, Mahaney offers the following recommendations: n Let it sleep on top of the covers, instead of under them. n Be aware of the need to remove environmental debris, including fecal material, on its coat before bedtime. n Give the dog an opportunity to void itself within a reasonable timeframe before going to sleep. A typical healthy dog should not have to get up in the middle of the night to urinate or defecate. n Allow a cat the opportunity to exit the bedroom throughout the night to play, eat, drink and use the litter box. Cats are nocturnal animals and are more likely to be active during lights out.

Erik J. Martin regularly contributes to WebVet.com, from which this was adapted.

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hile some people find repetitious workouts boring, others like doing predictable routines at regular locations. Ensuring that our fitness regimen jives with our “fitness personality” is integral to making exercise a consistent part of our lifestyle, a concept that has traction among exercise experts.

Jonathan Niednagel, founder and director of The Brain Type Institute, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, and an athletic consultant for professional teams, explains in his book, Your Key to Sports Success, that understanding our inborn brain type can help us to determine which sport is best suited to motivate us. In Suzanne Brue’s book, The 8 Colors of Fitness, she applies principles from the Myers-Briggs personality inventory to help readers develop a personalized exercise program. Susan Davis-Ali, Ph.D., in St. Paul, Minnesota, a professional coach for working women, created a Fitness Interest Profile survey for the Life Time Fitness health club chain. She points to research that suggests people that engage in activities appropriate NaturalAwakeningsLI.com

for their personalities enjoy their workouts more and are likely to stay with them longer.

Identifying our fitness personality can help us find a program that suits our rhythms and interests. Based on composites from growing research, here are six categories that assess and capture the way we may feel about exercise; more than one can apply to any individual.

Disciplined and driven. This is an image to which many of us may aspire, even though not everyone fits the mold.

These exercisers are self-motivated and goal-oriented. Commitment and consistency go hand-in-hand. They like to use devices to track progress, maintain a training log and/or work with a personal trainer in systematic workouts geared to measure improvement. Disciplined types are often early risers; starting the day with regular exercise is second nature.

Compatible fitness regimens include cardio workouts, interval and weight training, running, swimming and martial arts.

Relishes routine.

While these folks are disciplined and driven in some ways, they tend to

be more relaxed about regimens. The key to success here is consistency. They like order and familiarity in exercise settings and practice and may enjoy reading or watching a screen during workouts. Whatever the preferred approach, whether it’s a favorite training video, Wii Fit video game, favorite teacher or memorized Pilates moves, these exercisers like to stick with it, even working out at the same time every day—often first thing in the morning or after work—finding that regularity can be habit-forming.

Conscious contemplative. Reflective individuals enjoy quiet, solo activities like long-distance running, biking, hiking and swimming, that allow opportunities to look inward, often without thinking too much about the physical details. Exercise offers a chance to clear the mind and renew the spirit while strengthening the body. These types naturally gravitate to outdoor pursuits, but some indoor practices may also suit them, like yoga, Pilates, tai chi or even karate, which incorporate a strong mind-body component. Workouts are often soothing, rather than intense.

Plays well with others. For many people, exercise is best enjoyed with others, combining the social and fitness benefits of both. Connections and

camaraderie get them off the couch, revved up and ready to go. Whether it’s a committed group of friends chatting during water aerobics or a highpowered cardio class that compares notes, motivation comes primarily from the presence—and accountability factor—of others. A lunch-hour class at a nearby studio or gym may be a fun break in the workday. On weekends, consider golf, tennis, dance or a local recreation team.

Compulsive competitor. While the communal aspect is appealing, the greater gratification for this type comes through the thrill and challenge of competition. Trying to win is the great motivator, unlike driven and disciplined types that are happy to push through to their personal best. Team sports are a natural outlet, including soccer, rugby, lacrosse, basketball or swimming, plus disc golf, tennis or racquetball matches and running events.

Avid for adventure. It’s tough for any formal exercise program to keep the attention of adventurers. They crave freshness and spontaneity in fitness venues, activities that engage their interest and animate enthusiasm. It’s crucial for adventurous types to mix things up and not rely on any one exercise practice.

Outdoor endeavors such as snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, inline skating or mountain biking have appeal. They may gravitate to the variables of Nia, Zumba’s high-energy Latin dance groove, kickboxing, exercise balls or hot yoga. A midday exercise escape can break the work routine. Their key to keeping active is to keep things stimulating.

Wendy Worrall Redal blogs at Gaiam Life (Life.Gaiam.com), from which this was adapted.

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 1

MONDAY, DECEMBER 8

Bereavement Support Group – 7-9pm. COPE, a grief and healing organization dedicated to supporting parents and families living with the loss of a child, holds monthly support group meetings for parents on the South Shore. Parents and siblings new to COPE must speak to Executive Director Karen Flyer prior to their first meeting. Free. Merrick Jewish Center, 225 Fox Blvd.

Bereavement Support Group – 7:30-9:30pm.

COPE, a grief and healing organization dedicated to supporting parents and families living with the loss of a child, holds monthly support groups meetings.

For parents 2 Mondays/month on the North Shore.

Parents and siblings new to COPE must speak to Executive Director Karen Flyer prior to their first meeting. Free. COPE House, Field 6A, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. 516-484-4993.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10

Daytime Bereavement Parent Support Group – 1-3pm. COPE, a grief and healing organization dedicated to supporting parents and families living with the loss of a child, holds monthly support groups meetings. Parents and siblings new to COPE must speak to Executive Director Karen Flyer prior to their first meeting. Free. COPE House, Field 6A, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. 516-484-4993.

Weight Loss: It’s Not Just the Food – 6:30-8pm.

Dr. David L Pollack of the Creating Center of Commack, LI’s #1 Weight Loss & Wellness Center, discusses the functional approach to weight loss and the methods to create long-term sustainable body change. Examined will be the role of hormone balance, inflammatory factors, and digestive ability and their enormous impact on our waistline and health in general. Free. Creating Wellness Center of Commack, 66 Commack Rd, Ste 204. To register: 631-462-0801. CreatingWellnessLI.com.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3 Gaia Midwifery Holiday Open House – 11am7pm. We are looking forward to seeing Gaia friends and families and sharing our new facility and news about our plans for expansion in the New Year. 1 Village Plaza, Ste 204, Kings Park. For more info: 866-239-5445 or GaiaMidwifery@aol.com.

New York College Open House – 6:30-8:30pm.

Meet admissions staff, students and faculty, and learn about accredited degree programs in Massage Therapy, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Now enrolling for the Jan term. New York College of Health Professions, 6801 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset. 516-364-0808 x 223 or 800-922-7337 x 223.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 Spine and Thorax – 9am-6pm. With Jason Beickert, LMT, Certified Rolfer. 8 CE credits. $185.

New York College of Health Professions, 6801 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset. 516-364-0808 x 223 or 800-922-7337 x 223. NYCollege.edu.

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Bereavement Support Group – 7-9pm. COPE, a grief and healing organization dedicated to supporting parents and families living with the loss of a child, holds monthly support group meetings on the 2nd Wed. Parents and siblings new to COPE must speak to Executive Director Karen Flyer prior to their first meeting. Free. Chai Center, Dix Hills.

516-484-4993.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 Teen Loss Support Group – 7pm. For teens, ages 13-17, dealing with the loss of someone close to them (sibling, parent, caretaker, etc). With COPE and social worker Jennifer Plunkett. Meets the 2nd Thurs. First time attendees must first speak with Jennifer prior to their first group. A social media component between monthly meetings will be part of the program. Free. COPE House, Field 6A, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. 516-484-4993.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 Yoga Nidra – 1-2pm. With Evangeline Houlihan. A simple guided meditation technique that is practiced while lying down on the floor in a supine position (savasana or corpse pose). While the body is very still and relaxed, the mind is aware as you listen to the voice of the teacher guiding you through the meditation practice. $20/person. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 Contemplative Singles – 10am-2pm. Presenter: Joan McGovern. Join other faith-based singles as we explore God’s desire for each of us and discuss our call to action in the ministry of single life. $35 including $15 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit. Lunch included. Held at the Maude Adams House, The Convent of Our Lady of the Cenacle, Ronkonkoma. Info: 631-588-8366, CenacleSisters.org/Ronkonkoma.

Chakra Rhythm Healing with Spirit Trance – 1:30-3:30pm. Join us in this ritual experience as we explore two potent energy centers of the body: Svadisthana, the 2nd chakra, and Manipura, the

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3rd chakra. We cultivate healing energy to initiate change from within to shift our external world. $50/ person, $45/pre-registration & unlimited members. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642. OmSweetOmYoga.com.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 15 Sibling Support Group – 7-9pm. COPE, a grief and healing organization dedicated to supporting families living with the loss of a child or sibling, holds monthly support group meetings for adult siblings on the North Shore. Groups for siblings ages 5-10 & 11-17 also available. Parents and siblings new to COPE must speak to Executive Director Karen Flyer prior to their first meeting. Free. COPE House, Field 6A, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. 516-484-4993.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16 Bereavement Parent Support Group – 7:309:30pm. COPE, a grief and healing organization dedicated to supporting parents and families living with the loss of a child, holds monthly support group meetings for bereaved parents 1 Tues/month. Parents and siblings new to COPE must speak to Executive Director Karen Flyer prior to their first meeting.

Free. COPE House, Field 6A, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. 516-484-4993.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18 New York College Open House – 6:30-8:30pm.

Meet admissions staff, students and faculty, and learn about accredited degree programs in Massage Therapy, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Now enrolling for the Jan term. New York College of Health Professions, 6801 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset. 516-364-0808 x 223 or 800-922-7337 x 223.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19 Bereavement Support Group – 7-9pm. COPE, a grief and healing organization dedicated to supporting parents and families living with the loss of a child, holds monthly support group meetings for parents in Suffolk County. Parents and siblings new to COPE must speak to Executive Director Karen Flyer prior to their first meeting. Free. United Methodist Church in Ronkonkoma, 792 Hawkins Ave, Lake Grove. 516-484-4993.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 22 Free Holistic Dinner and Health Talk – 6:309pm. Dr. Ray Omid cordially invites you and up to 4 guests to come and dine with him for a complimentary health dinner talk. Learn the key essentials to living a healthy and more vibrant life naturally.

Umberto’s Italian Restaurant, 633 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park. RSVP, Bessi: 917-747-2795.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 29 Bereavement Support Group – 7:30-9:30pm.

COPE, a grief and healing organization dedicated to supporting parents and families living with the loss of a child, holds monthly support groups meetings.

For parents 2 Mondays/month on the North Shore.

Parents and siblings new to COPE must speak to Executive Director Karen Flyer prior to their first meeting. Free. COPE House, Field 6A, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. 516-484-4993.

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20-Hr Clairvoyant Training Program: Learn to See – Tori Quisling, M.Ed, Clairvoyant Practitioner, offers a 20-hr weekly course in learning to use clairvoyance in your life. By the end of the course, you will be able to meditate “Find Your Space,” give readings and work with your own Healing Guide. Customized program, begin when ready.

Discounts when you join with a friend. $1,575 (when paid in full). Center for Clairvoyance and Healing, 158 Main St, Port Washington. 516-423-1794.

Tori@YourPsychicSelf.net. YourPsychicSelf.net.

YogaKids Foundations Training – Tuesdays & Wednesdays, Jan 6-21. 10am-2pm, Tues; 10:30am2:30pm, Wed. Join us for laughter, love and a life changing experience. A whole new array of creative ways to connect with children. We ask that you bring an open heart and your love for children. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington.

516-944-9642. OmSweetOmYoga.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 Weekend 200-Hour Teacher Training – Jan 10May 17. Train to be a teacher over the weekends at Om Sweet Om and empower yourself to become the best and brightest you that you can be. Learn to teach yoga from our studio’s wonderful and inspiring experienced teachers. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Weekday 200-Hour Teacher Training – Feb 3-Apr 30. Whether you are interested in teaching or simply deepening your practice Om Sweet Om is offering the most comprehensive and complete Winter/Spring 200-Hour, Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training, right here on Long Island. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642.

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Free Chiropractic Care for Returning Veterans – 9am-6pm. Dr. Gina Marino has extended an offer of care for one full year for any U.S. military veteran returning from overseas deployment in Afghanistan and Iraq, at no charge, with presentation of their service certificate. 2050 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh.

516-221-3500. GMDC93@aol.com. Align-Me.com.

Free Gym Membership – 11am-8pm. Come in and we will show you how you can get a gym membership absolutely free. Synergy Fitness Massapequa, 5300 Sunrise Hwy, Massapequa. For more info: 516-541-4400. SynergyFitnessLongIsland.com.

New Student Introductory Special – Thru Dec. $40 for one month of unlimited yoga. Great way to try out all the wonderful classes we offer. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington.

516-944-9642. OmSweetOmYoga.com.

Seeking Participants for an Independent Research Study Regarding Massage Therapy – Be a part of the growing data of research regarding massage therapy. Massage is offered to participants at a drastically reduced rate. Healing Hands Pilates and Wellness Studio, 970 Railroad Ave, Woodmere. 516-792-0868.

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Sunday Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 9am. All levels. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.

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Baby & Me Yoga – 9:30am. Infant-crawlers.

Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport.

Must register: 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

Weekend Wind Down (Yoga & Meditation) – 4:30-5:45pm. A beautiful balance between yoga and meditation techniques. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642.

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Monday Ashtanga Yoga: Mysore – 6-9am, Mon-Thurs. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.

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Open Yoga – 9:30-11am. For students of all levels who are ready to experience a more fast-paced, flowing class. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642. OmSweetOmYoga.com.

Free Breast Cancer Support Group – 1:30-3pm.

An ongoing group for women with metastatic breast cancer. Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. Pre-registration required, Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW: 516-877-4314 or the Breast Cancer Hotline, 800-877-8077.

Free Breast Cancer Support Group – 7-8:30pm.

2nd Mon. An ongoing group for men with breast cancer. Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. Pre-registration required, Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW: 516-877-4314. Breast Cancer Hotline: 800-877-8077.

Free Breast Cancer Support Group – 7-8:30pm.

For young women with breast cancer. Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. Pre-registration required, Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW: 516-877-4314. Breast Cancer Hotline: 800-877-8077.

Big Kids Yoga – 7:15-8:15pm. Ages 11-14. Promotes physical health, self-confidence, awareness, and mental focus in a safe and lighthearted environment. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

Tuesday Pilates Mat Class – 9:30am. Designed for the intermediate/advanced Pilates student. Challenging workout with stretching and lengthening of the whole body. $25 with discount. Healing Hands Pilates and Wellness, 970 Railroad Ave, Woodmere. 516-792-0868.

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Vinyasa Flow – 9:30am. Basics. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642. AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.

Yin Yoga – 9:30am. A practice in which asanas (poses) are held for extended periods to increase flexibility and juice up the joints and ligaments, releasing energetic blockages that may be holding you back in your yoga practice. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626.

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Free Breast Cancer Support Group – 10:30am12pm. A morning group for women who have a genetic mutation for breast cancer (BRCA+). Free.

Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. Pre-registration required, Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW: 516-877-4314. Breast Cancer Hotline: 800-877-8077.

Gentle Yoga – 11am-12pm. Emphasis on gentle strength building, flexibility, and the use of the breath to relax and renew. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642.

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Prenatal Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Designed to bring together a community of expecting mothers to share in the benefits of a specialized yoga practice.

Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport.

516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

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Weight Loss Seminar – 7:15pm. With Dr. Michael Berlin. Learn about a breakthrough, all-natural weight loss system that truly finds and heals the cause of people’s weight problems so that it is the last program they will ever do. The Family Wellness Center, 641-B Old Country Rd, Plainview. Register: 516-822-8499. NetworkWellnessCenter.com.

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Free Breast Cancer Support Group – 10:30am12pm. For women with metastatic breast cancer.

Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. Pre-registration required, Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW: 516-877-4314. Breast Cancer Hotline: 800-877-8077.

Yoga for the Soul – 11am-12:15pm. Yoga for the Soul is a meditation journey with some gentle yoga and movements and pranayama (breathwork) to prepare the body to sit for guided meditations. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.

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Bodhi Meditation Class – 1-2:30pm. With Ni Nan Gilbert, acupuncturist and healer. Experience how this unique meditation can help you purify your body/mind and unleash the creative power within you. Increase self-awareness, emotional intelligence, mental clarity, focus and inspiration. Free. Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E Merrick Rd, Freeport. Nan: 516-442-7408. NiNanHealing.com.

Free Breast Cancer Support Group – 1-2:30pm.

A daytime group for women diagnosed with breast cancer. Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. Pre-registration required, Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW: 516-877-4314. Breast Cancer Hotline: 800-877-8077.

Align & Flow – 5:30-6:45pm. Flowing class with particular focus on alignment. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642.

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Free Breast Cancer Support Group – 5:30-7pm.

An evening group for women diagnosed with breast cancer. Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. Pre-registration required, Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW: 516-877-4314. Breast Cancer Hotline: 800-877-8077.

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Women in Mid-Life Discussion & Support Group – 11:15am-12:15pm. Join other women to talk about this exciting but complex developmental stage in life.

Support and discuss issues around menopause, life changes, relationships, sexuality in mid-life, finding a new passion and more. Group runs in 10 session segments. $200/10 sessions. Linda Rose, LCSW, 708 Glen Cove Ave, Glen Head. 516-671-7786.

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Free Energy Healing For Chemo/Radiation Patients – By appt only. 2nd Wed. Kiyra Artisse, Master Energy Healer, offers free energy healing to cancer patients, currently going through chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Success & Harmony, Merrick. Space limited; for appt: 516-945-0919.

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Kids Yoga – 5pm. Ages 5-8. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.

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Prenatal Yoga – 7:15pm. Designed to bring together a community of expecting mothers to share in the benefits of a specialized yoga practice. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626.

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Pilates Mat Class – 6pm. Beginner/Intermediate Mat Class that will strengthen and lengthen your body. Change your body with the right kind of workout and feel great doing it. $25-$30. Healing Hands Pilates and Wellness, 970 Railroad Ave, Woodmere. To reserve a spot 516-792-0868 or HealingHandsPilatesAndWellness@yahoo.com.

Clairvoyant Development Series, Level 1 – 6:308pm. Tori Quisling, M.Ed, graduate of the Berkeley Psychic Institute and featured expert in the New York Daily News, will train on using own psychic abilities (clairvoyance, clairaudience). By the end of 8 wks, students will meditate, have awareness of psychic abilities and perform a reading. Workbook/ CD. Customized programs also available. $125/ class; $975/8-wk course. 158 Main St, Port Washington. 516-423-1794. Tori@YourPsychicSelf.net.

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Holistic Moms Network: South Shore Long Island Chapter – 7-8:30pm. 2nd Wed. Like-minded community focusing on mindful parenting and natural health. Free. CSTL – Tanglewood, 1 Tanglewood Rd, Rockville Centre. 516-924-1168. HolisticMomsSouth@gmail.com. HolisticMoms.org.

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YogArt – 4:30-5:30pm. Class allows kids to express themselves through the practice of yoga and creating art. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

Foundation & FUNdamentals: Donation class – 5:30-6:30pm. Led by Teacher Training grads.

Suggested donation of $5. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642.

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Yin Yoga – 6pm. All levels. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.

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Donation-Based Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. Join Natural Awakenings staff writer Gina Marie Cronin as she guides you through an hour-long donationbased meditation session of grounding into the Earth, expanding into the universe and healing from head to toe. Deepen your practice and find inner calm weekly. Amul Yoga Studio, 3018 Merrick Rd, Wantagh. For more details, Gina: 516-270-5258.

New & Potential Patient Workshop – 8-9:30pm.

Learn all about Network Care’s extraordinarily gentle method that combines light-touch neurological and energy work to help to resolve all the stress, tension, distortions, and traumas from your spine and nerves. With Dr. Michael Berlin. Free.

The Family Wellness Center, 641-B Old Country Rd, Plainview. Register in advance: 516-822-8499.

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Friday Pre/Post-Natal Yoga – 10-11:15am. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642.

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Divorce Seminar – 12:30pm. Last Fri. Free seminar for those individuals who are considering the possibility of divorcing. Get information about divorce

mediation and litigation and answers to questions.

626 RXR Plaza, W Tower, 6th Fl, Uniondale. For info & to reserve a seat, Sheree Donath: 516-670-9332 or Sheree@CoryRosenbaum.com.

Employment Seminar – 1:30pm. Last Fri. Free seminar related to employee rights in the workplace.

Find out what it means to be an “at will” employee and find out your employment rights. Will answer questions. 626 RXR Plaza, W Tower, 6th Fl, Uniondale. For info & to reserve a seat, Sheree Donath: 516-670-9332 or Sheree@CoryRosenbaum.com.

Community Yoga: Donation-Based – 4-5pm. A vinyasa flow class that will stretch the body and clear the mind. All donations collected each month go to supporting the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation & Flying Frogs Yoga. Donate what you can. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

Prenatal Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Designed to bring together a community of expecting mothers to share in the benefits of a specialized yoga practice.

Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport.

516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

Develop Your Intuition Workshop – 7-8:30pm. 1st Fri. With Tori Quisling. An introductory meditation series based on her book: The Clairvoyant Practitioner: A Simple Guide to Developing Your Clairvoyant Abilities. An interactive series in developing your intuition using meditation and clairvoyant techniques to open up your ability to trust what you “see” and “know” about your life and relationships. Practice techniques you can use right away to create positive changes in your life. $35. Yoga Life, 939 Port Washington Blvd, Port Washington. 516-423-1794.

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HELP WANTED Looking for work in a meaningful and holistic practitioner office? Dr. Richter is looking for front office staff full time/part time please call 516282-0310 or email resume to cardiodontal@aol.com.

Pilates studio and Wellness Center looking for Pilates Instructors and Yoga Instructors located in Woodmere, NY. Looking for someone who is trained in all Pilates apparatus. Yoga and Pilates instruction needs to have experience with all levels of fitness. Please Email: HealingHandsPilatesAndWellness@yahoo.com with information.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – COPE, a grief and healing organization dedicated to supporting parents and families living with the loss of a child through support groups, art therapy, a grief hotline and special workshops, needs volunteers to help with various projects. Karen Flyer, Executive Director: 484-4993 or Karen@CopeFoundation.org.

SERVICES LEARN ABOUT YOUR OWN PSYCHIC ABILITIES – Tori Quisling, with over 20 years experience, can teach you to use your own intuitive abilities to heal yourself and communicate with others. By the end of the course, students can meditate, work with healing guides and perform a psychic reading. Group and custom classes offered. Please see YourPsychicSelf.net or call 516-423-1794.

Space available Health Care-Wellness Professionals Network with complimentary doctors and therapists. Renovated quiet building, clean office, busy road, great parking. Ideal for second location, part timer, or new business Flexible terms. Space for small classes. Join Us! Info & Visit: 516-674-0609.

Space available for rent in busy upscale long-established Woodbury yoga studio for holistic health practitioners, such as massage, nutritionist, or personal trainer. Call 516-682-9642 or email info@absoluteyogastudio.com.

Pre-Natal Yoga – 9am. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.

Yin Yoga – 9-10:15am. A practice in which asanas (poses) are held for extended periods to increase flexibility and juice up the joints and ligaments, releasing energetic blockages that may be holding you back in your yoga practice. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626.

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Bodhi Meditation – 10-11am. With Ni Nan Gilbert, acupuncturist and healer. Experience how this unique meditation can help you purify your body/ mind and unleash the creative power within you. Increase self-awareness, emotional intelligence, mental clarity, focus and inspiration. Ni Nan Healing Art Center, 2326 Merrick Rd, Merrick. 516-442-7408.

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Restorative Yoga – 10:15-11:30am. For students of all levels. A soothing series of rejuvenating poses.

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Self Esteem Workshop – 11am-12pm. 4-session workshop to help people develop a healthier sense of self. Learn how to challenge your present thoughts and replace unhealthy ones with more positive ones.

Workshop utilizes cognitive techniques to challenge thoughts and behaviors. Change your thinking to change your life. $25. Linda Rose, LCSW, 708 Glen Cove Ave, Glen Head. 516-671-7786. LindaRose.org.

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