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contents Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

26 LIVING ART

Creativity Inspires Community

by Kirsten Broadfoot

30 Greater

Lehigh Valley: A Community of Creativity

by Beth Davis

34 ARTS AND CRAFTS WITH A MISSION

39 TITANS OF YOGA Lessons Distilled From a Lifetime of Disciplined Practices by Johannes R. Fisslinger

40 MAKING IT MEANINGFUL Seane Corn on

Finding a Yoga Style by Kim Childs

42 2010 LOCAL YOGA

COMMUNITY GUIDE

46 REIKI

A HEALING TOUCH by Linda Sechrist

48 STEP UP TO

GOOD GROOMING by Morieka V. Johnson

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8 newsbriefs 18 healthbriefs 22 globalbriefs 24 ecobriefs 25 inspiration 34 greenliving 35 creative

18 36

expressions calendar 46 healingways 48 naturalpet 50 yoga&fitness calendar 54 naturalhealth calendar 59 community resouce guide

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contact us Publisher Reid Boyer Local Editor Linda Sechrist Local Writer Sandy Rogovin Maryann Lawrence - Beth Davis Assistant Editors S. Alison Chabonais- Julie Peterson Design & Production Susan McCann jaxgraphicdesign.net Ad Production Marci Molina www.MarciMolinaDesigns.com Advertising Sales Reid Boyer LVsales@naturalawakeningsmag.com To contact Natural Awakenings Lehigh Valley Edition: PO Box 421 Emmaus, PA 18049 Phone: 610-421-4443 Fax: 610-421-4445

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ne of the great rewards of publishing Natural Awakenings is the privilege of being in the front row to witness the transformation when small business owners realize their vision and rejoice in the success of their business. Three years ago, when I first met with some of the yoga studio owners in town, among us, we barely had two nickels to rub together. Many were operating on pure determination and faith as they signed contracts for leased spaces and opened their doors. All fully stood behind their commitment to helping others find health through yoga. More, they wished to use the practice of this mind-body-spirit discipline to build a focal point for cultivating a fresh sense of community among Lehigh Valley residents. Today, in assembling our 2010 yoga teacher guide and glossary (page 42), I am heartened by the sheer number of positive reports testifying to the rising popularity of yoga in our area. I have to believe that students’ inspirational success stories likely exceed even these dedicated teachers’ wildest expectations. With similarly high hopes and my own desire to promote that which makes life better, this month’s issue dives into the celebrated benefits of Creative Expression, complete with the launch of a new Creative Expressions monthly calendar (page 35). Again, the goal is to support readers’ health and happiness, this time by providing a place where local art and creativity teachers can build their businesses in ways that reach out to bless us all. Writer Beth Davis profiles some local organizations devoted to supporting local artists on page 30. Whether or not we think we have individual creative flair, these groups can foster the emergence of our inner artist. We can’t wait to hear of your success story! This is an exciting time to be participating in the natural health community. People are making daily progress and getting results by embracing a holistic approach to their lives. We are awakening to the possibilities offered in combining the best of ancient wisdom and contemporary research. We are learning that, in nearly every case, there is a better way than what Americans have been conditioned to accept. By taking ownership of all facets of our lives in deep and meaningful ways, we have become part of a movement now growing at an impressive rate across this great country of ours.

Health, happiness and harmony always,

Reid Boyer, Publisher

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newsbriefs

PA Festival Promotes Renewable Energy

Fall Spiritual Holistic Expo in Allentown

he sixth annual Pennsylvania Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Festival will take place September 17, 18 and 19 at the Kempton Community Center in Kempton PA. Organized by the Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Association (MAREA), the three-day festival promotes solar, wind and hydrogen power, biofuels, natural building construction, land-use planning, forestry, organic farming and sustainable living. The event includes dozens of lectures on renewable energy, sustainable living practices, and responsible agriculture; 170 vendors and exhibitors featuring products that help consumers save money, save energy, and protect the environment; and practical workshops and hands-on demonstrations given by industry leaders. The festival will also feature live music and entertainment, an organic fashion show, children’s activities, delicious natural food, a farmer’s market full of local produce, an earth friendly art show and art fair and much more. A portion of the profits from the festival will be used for renewable energy projects in local communities and to offer workshops throughout the year on renewable energy and sustainable living practices. Location: 82 Community Drive, Kempton 19529. For information, visit PAEnergyFest.com.

Kick-Off Fall Gardening Season

oodness Grows Gardens, a unique garden design company located in Warren County, N.J., is offering complimentary garden consultations to kick off the Fall gardening season. Owner and garden designer Heidi Walls says Fall is the ideal season to start a project in the garden. “As cool fall weather approaches, plants begin a period of rapid root growth to prepare for winter’s harsh conditions,” Walls explains. She adds that Autumn’s cooler temperatures and more frequent rainfall mean less work for the gardener and a less stressful transition for immature plants. Trees, shrubs and perennial plants that are planted in the fall will be well established in the garden and will thrive through the following summer with the use of less water. Founded in 1999, Goodness Grows Gardens specializes in the design, planting and maintenance of gardens. Walls’ green gardening practices ensure “our garden, our planet and our future remain beautiful and healthy.” For information, call 908-246-8996 or visit GoodnessGrowsGardens.com.

he Metaphysical Universal Ministry and Metaphysical Learning Center of Allentown is sponsoring the 17th annual Fall Spiritual Holistic Expo, September 19–20 at the AgriPlex Hall in Allentown. Keynote speakers include Dr. Helene Leonetti and Tahya of Women’s Wisdom and Wellness; naturopathic will present “Truths of Vibrant Being,” Dr. Frank Wyatt, founder of Dr. Wyatt’s University Herbs; and Judith Pennington, author, journalist and teacher. The show will emphasize spiritual love, brotherhood and light. Over 150 vendors of all modalities and alternative healing methods will be on display. Network care chiropractors, aromatherapy, reflexology, massage and energy healers are some of the practitioners participating. Natural products, gifts, crystals, energy jewelry, art and aura photography artisans will also display their products at the expo. A large bookstore at the expo will offer 50 percent off of purchases during the two-day event. Free seminars will be held throughout the weekend, and door prizes will be awarded over the two days. Cost: $6 at the door. Bring a can of food for Food Bank and receive $1 off. Location: 302 North 17th Street, Allentown 18104. For information, call 610-791-2641. See ad page 10.

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Two-Year Herbalist Training Program Offered

avid Winston’s Center for Herbal Studies is offering a new, two-year clinical herbalist’s training program for Herbal Studies. The class begins September 21 and is available online via live webcast or at the Center in Washington, N.J. The class will not begin again until 2012. This program has been training clinical herbalists since 1981 and has hundreds of graduates who are excellent practitioners and educators throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. According to Eileen Frost of David

Winston’s Center, the program is the only one that teaches over 300 herbs as well as Cherokee, Chinese, and Western systems of medicine. Founder David Winston, RH (AHG), is an internationally known clinical herbalist, educator and ethno botanist. The goal of the center is to give students the foundation they need to become good herbalists. The Center teaches multiple approaches to understanding the uses and energetics of herbs and how to accurately and safely apply them to individuals. “The use of herbs, diet, supplements, and lifestyle changes can help prevent disease and enable almost anyone to live a healthier life,” says Winston. “Our focus is to teach how to treat the person rather than the disease.” To schedule an interview, fill out an application online at HerbalStudies. net/apply.php or contact DWHerbal. Office@verizon.net for a hard copy. For information, call 908-835-0822 or visit HerbalStudies.org. natural awakenings

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Stone Soup Listening Tour to Connect the Green Dots

eginning September 7, Linda Sechrist, Naples Natural Awakenings Managing Editor, writer, and co-founder of Upstate Green Central Station, and Sharon J. Kleitsch, founder of The Connection Partners, will meet hundreds of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cultural Creativesâ&#x20AC;? and innovative individuals involved in many of the two million organizations already working to create sustainable communities intended to ensure a future for all. Adding sustenance to make a healthy and savory â&#x20AC;&#x153;stone soup,â&#x20AC;? the duo will collect stories from each community as they travel to 11 cities in their Stone Soup Listening Tour and contribute them to the next â&#x20AC;&#x153;pot.â&#x20AC;? A much anticipated result: the truly savory and soulfully good soup story that sustains all. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At present, we believe that sustainable stories are disconnected and ineffectively unable to transform, modify or enhance the momentum of the grassroots movement already taking place,â&#x20AC;? say Sechrist and Kleitsch. Through their networks the women are connecting with regional nonprofit, business, government and media leaders to support what they and others are doing in the tour cities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This creates a satisfying Stone Soup of true sustenance,â&#x20AC;? says Sechrist. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many are already hosting conversations to address current issues. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just connecting the green dots, stirring the Stone Soup pot and will watch what happens,â&#x20AC;? adds Kleitsch. The tour, in collaboration with 11 of the Natural Awakenings publishers, begins in San Diego on September 7 and ends in Greenville/Spartanburg September 24. Stories, photos and video interviews will be posted on blog.naturalawakeningsmag.com, UpstateGreenCentralStation.com, YouGottaGoGreen.com, CircleConnections.com, You Tube, and Creative Loafing http://tampa.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/green as well as Facebook. Contact Linda Sechrist,StoneSoup@naturalawakeningsmag.com or Sharon Joy Kleitsch, kleitsch@verizon.net.

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dvanced reservations are now being accepted for the Mind and Life Instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MindfulnessBased Program for Conscious Living. The sixweek program will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays beginning September 30. The program is designed to guide and support participants to connect with the inner voice that seeks peace, balance and equanimity, and can help one access the ability to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, patient, present and aware. Training in mindbody awareness, mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques, sitting and walking meditation, breathwork, somatic resourcing and other contemplative practices will be offered. The techniques learned can help manage psychological distress including anxiety, panic, depression, fatigue and sleep disturbances. According to Dr. Laurane McGlynn, director of the Mind and Life Institute, mindfulness-based practices have been found to help those with medical conditions including chronic illness or pain, high blood pressure, fibromyalgia, cancer, heart disease, asthma, headaches and GI distress. Cost: $495. Location: Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, 628 Twin Ponds Road, Breinigsville 18031. For information, call 610-395-3355 or visit TwinPondsCenter.com.

Author Presents Simplicity Parenting Lecture and Workshop

iver Valley Waldorf School will host Kim John Payne, author of Simplicity Parenting: Using the Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier and More Secure Kids, for a weekend lecture and workshop. The lecture will take place from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Saturday, October 2, and the workshop will be held from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 3. The lecture and workshop is designed to give parents both an inspirational movement and blueprint for change. “Imagine your home as a place where times moves a little more slowly; imagine making time for fun, connecting and relaxing; imagine that your love will accommodate your child’s acting out without you losing your cool; imagine your family’s days acquiring a sense of order, rhyme and flow; and imagine your child having unscheduled time every day to daydream and play,” says Payne. “Your imagination can become reality.” Cost: $15 per event, $25 for both events. For more information, call 610-982-5606 or visit RiverValleySchool.org.

Picnic in the Park

ocal childbirth advocacy group, EmPoWeReD Birth (Eastern Pennsylvania Women’s advocates for Research-based Decisions in Birth) will hold their First Annual Picnic from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 11 at Briarcliffe Park Pavilion in Easton. The free event will include presentations by local childbirth and healthcare professionals, a silent auction, food, beverages, raffle and fun for the whole family. Members of the community and healthcare professionals interested in learning more about the organization are welcome to attend. EmPoWeReD Birth also hosts free monthly movie screenings in an effort to empower and educate women to make informed, evidence-based decisions. The highly acclaimed documentary, The Business of Being Born, will be shown on Wednesday September 29. Free classes are also offered to the general public. September’s class will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday September 15. The topic will be “Beyond What to Expect When You’re Expecting: Finding Resources for SelfEducation” and will be held at the Whitehall Public Library. The picnic is free, but a covered dish to share would be welcomed. For information and to RSVP, call 484-809-9046 or visit EmpoweredBirthPA.org.

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newsbriefs Global Mala Yoga For Peace Project Unites Yoga Community

Learn the Raindrop Technique

he Global Mala Yoga for Peace Project, whose purpose is to unite the global yoga community, will hold two events in our area and throughout the world in honor of the United Nations International Day of Peace. Forming a â&#x20AC;&#x153;mala around the earthâ&#x20AC;? through collective practices based upon the sacred cycle of 108, the mission of the Global Mala Project is to raise both funds and consciousness for some of the most pressing issues facing the world today. Global Mala Yoga for Peace is a featured event during National Yoga Month. Thousands of yogis will practice 108 sun salutations at hundreds of event across the nation. Taking its name from the sacred prayer beads called â&#x20AC;&#x153;malaâ&#x20AC;? used in India and Tibet as meditation guides, the Global Mala Project will benefit the Yoga Health Foundation and numerous other charities and projects being supported by local community leaders. Greater Lehigh Valley and Far West New Jersey residents can join the Mala and unite together for the local community and global family at two local events. The Lehigh Valley Global Mala will take place from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on September 18 at Northampton Community College, Northampton Community College, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem. Beads for Books a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Think Global, Act Localâ&#x20AC;? Fundraiser will be held at The Breathing Room Center, 735 Rte 94, Newton, NJ on Saturday, September 25 at 11a.m. (Rain Date:Â Sunday, 9/26). Suggested Donation of $30 benefits CDH Library. For information, visit GlobalMala.org or YogaMonth.org.Â

earn the Raindrop Technique of using therapeutic grade essential oils to bring balance and harmony to the body on Sunday, September 26 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Inner Light Holistic Center. Attendees will learn what it is, how itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done and its benefits from instructor, Lucey Harley. Harley received her training from naturopathic physician, Gary Young, creator of the Raindrop Technique. The class is designed for both practitioners and the general public and will include a general discussion about therapeutic grade essential oils and their benefits. According to Harley, the Raindrop Technique is a procedure for applying essential oils to the feet, back and spine but can be done on any part of the body. It is a form of aromatherapy developed during by Young in the 1980s. Young worked with a Lakota elder to incorporate Native American concepts in the development of the technique. Cost: $40 per person. $70, couples. RSVP and payment required in advance. For information, call 610-641-1116 or visit LuceyHarley.com. Workshop Location: 1000 Grosser Road, Gilbertsville, PA.

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Five Nights of Fun and Education

njoy five nights of fun and education, hosted by Herbs to Your Success, with five seminars all beginning at 6 p.m. On September 22,Vanessa Sabatine will present “Is Your Home a Toxic Haven?” Attendees will learn how to create their own green cleaning products in order to save money, while saving the planet. “Are Emotional Memories Holding You Back,” will be presented on September 29. Find out your body type; experience a release of negative thoughts and calming inspiration. The Raindrop Technique Massage will be the topic on October 6. This class will demonstrate a basic understanding of the technique and the seven powerful benefits one receives from a raindrop massage. October 20 is Spa Night. Create a salt scrub, bath salts or powder to take home for private use. Finally, on November 3, learn “Healing Oils of The Bible.” Find out the plants, herbs, and essential oils used. Bring a Bible for reference. All seminars include supplies when needed to make products, essential oil sampling, hands-on interaction, handouts and refreshments. Cost: $25 each seminar, with 10 percent discount if paid in advance. Location: 35 Belvidere Street, Nazareth 18064. For information, call 610-365-8996.

Community Event for a Cause

oin neighbors, friends and community members at Access Services’ Annual Lehigh Valley Community Day, taking place 10 a.m.–7 p.m. on Saturday, September 11 at the Bethlehem Township Community Center. Open to the entire community, the free event promises to be a day of family fun activities, rides, games and food. Guests will enjoy a bake sale, Chinese auction items, vendors from all over the region and live music. In remembrance of 9/11, Access Services will honor local firefighters with onsite safety activities performed by local departments. Proceeds from the event will benefit Access Services’ Project Oasis, which supports Lehigh Valley families and caregivers of children and adults with developmental disabilities, emotional and other mental health challenges by providing affordable respite services. Funding to engage respite services helps countless Lehigh Valley children, adults and their families who are in need of this specialized support. Respite services allow individuals and their families to enjoy a vacation and become recharged; have an established place to go when there is a family emergency or hospitalization; or spend time with a trained respite provider in order to avoid crisis. Location: 2900 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem, 18045. For information, 610-866-6667 ext. 240, or visit AccessServices. org. natural awakenings

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Birds, Like Humans, Sing Just Because They Can Animal researchers like Gisela Kaplan, Ph.D., and Irene Pepperberg, Ph.D., have determined that birds not only sing to communicate daily needs, many engage in sound play, most often when they’re alone, but sometimes also when humans are present. Some species continually improvise their singing with new elements, phrases and sequences, reports Kaplan, a professor at the Research Centre for Neuroscience and Animal Behaviour at the University of New England, Australia. Nightingales and canaries are among the avian virtuosos, reinventing their repertoire in each successive season, while the brown thrasher may hold the record at close to 2,000 song types. Nightingales, she notes, organize their compositions according to rules of construction similar to the way humans use syntax. These birds even create distinctive phrases that identify them as individuals. Kaplan’s own recordings of Australian magpies reveal how the bird’s voice moves across four octaves, varies its phrasing between staccato and legato, and embellishes sequences with vibrato, trills or deep overtones. More, it will close a completed song with a signature phrase, in much the same way that a painter initials a finished canvas.

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Classical Forms Meet Latin Rhythms in Concert Halls Latin rhythms and melodies have been spicing up popular music for years. Now, the infectious influences from every corner of Central and South America are turning up in concert halls, performed by symphony orchestras across the United States. This season’s arrival of Venezuela’s superstar conductor Gustavo Dudamel as music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic has ignited a love affair with tonalities from south of the U.S. border. “Arts organizations that recognize and incorporate Hispanic culture are both at the cutting edge and ensuring their own future,” remarks Carol Reynolds, music history professor at Southern Methodist University, in Dallas. “The incorporation of Latin-based music into the classical world is long overdue.” Source: The Christian Science Monitor

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our awareness. It brings us into contact with what is beyond us, its beauty and mystery. Hempton encourages us all to join in the self-discovery of nature. He’s found, “All we have to do is listen.” Sounds, more than sight, connect us, he observes. In learning to listen to nature’s nuances, we also learn how to listen to one another. His favorite time of day for listening to nature is 30 minutes before sunrise. When the atmosphere is still, “It is not unusual to hear many square miles at once.” Astonishment and gratitude illuminate our being when light breezes play across leaves and set them in motion, chirruping night insects wind down and the birds’ dawn chorus begins. When our moving a stone in a creek bed alters the water music, it is we who are moved. No one knows why natural sounds speak so directly to the human spirit, but we all acknowledge, in silent thanksgiving, that they do. Gordon Hempton, of Port Angeles, WA, is an acoustic ecologist whose award-winning recordings of America’s vanishing natural soundscapes support his campaign to protect the silence of our national parks (SoundTracker. com). Over the past 25 years, he has circled the globe three times in pursuit of environmental sound portraits. Read One Square Inch of Silence: One Man’s Search for Natural Silence in a Noisy World and voice support at One SquareInch.org/links.

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“All creative people want to do the unexpected.” ~ Hedy Lamarr

When we say someone or something is creative, do we mean imaginative, innovative, inventive, artistic or fantastic? Creativity is about being inquisitive and open to new ideas as well as new ways of putting those ideas together. Individual artists, who are naturally inventive, are central to sustaining the creative spirit for society as a whole. However, a larger creativity comes alive through collective art making, where the creative impulse requires interaction between the artists and audience. Such animating experiences, which often take flight from the creation of familiar objects, bring people together in body, mind and spirit, and work to keep us connected.

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“Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life.” ~ Pablo Picasso

astounding revelation for all was the ways in which life came to life before their eyes (OneAnd Other.co.uk). Consider the inspired vision that prompted residents of Fort Collins, Colorado, to devise a traveling pop-up art gallery that transforms empty downtown storefronts into vibrant art spaces until tenants are found. Since 2009, The Art Lab has filled Old Town with art, innovation, music and smiling faces. Anyone can come and create in the space, display their arts and crafts or just sit, talk, brainstorm and share the good energy. This laid back, yet intimate, contribution to community life ranges from plays and exhibitions to communal paintings (ArtLabFortCollins.org). Tom Borrup, a creative community builder in Minneapolis, sees such everyday cultural expressions as crucial reservoirs of community spirit (CommunityAndCulture.com). He notes that festivals, recurring gatherings in parks, gardens or community centers and artistic activities of all stripes that generate and sustain group traditions build community and contribute to everyone’s quality of life.

“Art has been the means of keeping alive the senses of purpose…” ~ John Dewey Artful togetherness is woven into the very fabric of community life through what often appears to be everyday utilitarian activities, such as group gardening, sewing, building, painting and cooking. In sharing time and space, we gain a sense of nurturing and realize ways to hold onto the distinction of a place. In the best scenarios, we honor cherished traditions and remain open to learning and reinvention by accepting and incorporating new ideas from unlikely places. … Putting our hands to work Visitors are likely to be surprised by the hive of activity they encounter in local sewing and knitting supply shops lately. Take the Yarn Shop and Fiber Place, in Bozeman, Montana, for example (BozemanYarnShop.com). The owners host monthly knit-alongs, spinning and weaving circles and knit-for-a-cause events. In New Jersey, a community of volunteers with the Blankie Depot has crafted some 147,000 blankets and other comforting goods for needful youngsters since 1999 (BlankieDepo.org). The Sewful Austin group in Texas, on the other hand, just gets people together to have fun and share ideas for sewing projects (Meetup.com/Sewful-Austin). Coffee shops, too, can get in on the act. Dogleg Coffeehouse, in Bandera, Texas, (DoglegCoffeehouse.com) is the site of a free monthly art class led by local artists. They’ve sparked a growing community of folks creating new life for repurposed and re-found items. Spontaneous expression is commonly found in open studios or houses, as groups of artists and others meet to paint, draw, sculpt or mold. Community art collectives like Rock Paper Scissors, in Oakland, California, are hot spots for activities ranging from art walks and talks to writer readings. A volunteer-run organization, RPS fosters all forms of community arts, crafts and performances through collaborative

sharing of ideas, skills and resources aimed to strengthen a sense of community (rpsCollective.org). Other artists, like Susan Wood, of SusieQ Art based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, move outside the studio to facilitate the co-creation of art in public spaces (SusieQArt.com). Her favorite sites include parks, science museums and natural health expos. Anyone within earshot can get a no-cost creative charge by simply picking up a paintbrush to “add a dab.” To date, the largest ad hoc painting party was 115 people strong, all venturing beyond self-imposed boundaries. … Unleashing indwelling voices Beyond the creative command of our hands, it also feels good to unleash our bodies and expand the scope of our voices. The modern-day resurrection of drum circles, for instance, is giving new life to dance socials. Based upon one of humanity’s most ancient forms of gathering and sharing within and across communities, loosely structured drumming events around the world leave plenty of room for spontaneous jamming. Fans view the drum as an especially powerful instrument relating to the human body, as it mimicks the beat of the human heart. Waleska Sallaberry relates that their Natural Awakenings’ Drumming Circle in Puerto Rico tops

600 participants a month. (Find existing drum circles by state or find out how to start one at DrumCircles.net/ circlelist.html.) Another ancient and global form of community building resides in the power of words—whether sung or spoken. We have come to understand that stories sustain our values, myths and belief systems. The National Storytelling Network helps locate master storytellers in the community (StoryNet.org). We can also create a storytelling event of our own. Ask any informal gathering of new and old friends to each create their own six-word memoir in a round robin event and be amazed at what memories are instantly created. Enjoy checking out and sharing such six-word autobiographies at Smith Magazine (SmithMag.net). Finally, there are celebratory events at which all kinds of vibrant creative forms come together in one place. In Naples, Florida, Live Art meets in various places around town for onthe-spot performance music, painting, fire-spinning, poetry, dance and body painting. It’s a constantly evolving work in progress, sometimes scheduled and sometimes spontaneous, but always full

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all over the country; some more structured than others, but always evoking the feeling that they are happening on the spur of the moment. Whether dramatic or musically inclined, they’re always designed to make us become truly present in our environment; their brilliance is the connection they spark between the actions of the mob and the place we inhabit as an audience. (See YouTube.com, search Frozen Grand Central Station.) Public participation is the name of the global game with International Pillowfight Day, as communities come together with pillows to play. Part of the Urban Playground Movement, the idea is to reclaim public space for play, away from advertising and consumerism (PillowFightDay.com). Taking a cue from “A Day in the Life” photography projects, World Pinhole Photography Day (PinHoleDay.org) recruits everyday people to create a pinhole camera and take a picture of something in their local community. It happens on the same day, usually the last Sunday in April. Everyone then loads their images onto the collective website to beget a global gallery of images. Finally, the Global Mala Project demonstrates what can be accomplished with a worldwide, intercommunity, consciousness-raising event (GlobalMala.org). Here, yoga studios from many nations gather local individuals to form a “mala around the Earth,” as they perform ritual practices based on the sacred cycle of 108, to raise funds and awareness for pressing global issues. This year, the mala will be held September 18-19. Tune in for an “Om” heard ‘round the world. Kirsten Broadfoot has lived and worked in New Zealand, Australia, the UK, Japan and the United States, granting her a profound appreciation of community life. She has created and coordinates two online communities, the Good Work Circle and COMMUNEcation, and has written numerous conference papers, academic articles and essays. Connect at Kirsti@sterena.com.

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incent van Gogh once said, “If you hear a voice within you say, ‘You cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.” This is especially true in the world today, when many question the validity of following their dreams. Perhaps the worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt. Every individual is creative in some way. Expressing that creativity, however, is not always easy. Maybe it’s time, maybe it’s not having the patience, or maybe it’s simply not having the support and guidance needed to pursue that creative vision.

For the residents of the Lehigh Valley, that support is at their fingertips with numerous organizations dedicated to providing resources and support for local artists. Whether it’s a gathering of like-minded individuals, displaying an artist’s work, or just providing the tools necessary to achieve their goals, these groups offer both artists and the community invaluable opportunities. The New Arts Program (NAP) is a non-profit art resource organization dedicated to providing a forum for the public to interact with today’s most provocative, unique and insightful artists. The NAP conducts two-day residencies with one-to-one dialogues, maintains the William Zimmer Reference Library, produces television programs, publishes a journal, artist book forms and is an excellent resource for art information. The NAP holds a monthly gathering of working visual and performing artists, musicians, poets and writers. Artists can share their progress, discuss materials, pool resources, invite special guests, collaborate, form workshop or even start a movement. For artists interested in producing limited editions of their work, the New Arts Program recently acquired an Epson Stylus Pro 9600 Printer, which can print large archival images. New Arts Program Exhibition Space is located at 173 West Main Street, Kutztown. For more information, call 610683-6440 or visit NAPConnection.com. Parkland Art League (PAL) was formed in 1963 by eight individuals interested in encouraging friendship among persons interested in art. In 1984, it received its non-profit status. Today, PAL strives to awaken and sustain interest in art, to exhibit the art of its members and to offer an opportunity to the public to purchase original art. The Art League welcomes anyone residing in the Greater Lehigh Valley and beyond that is interested in the group’s objectives to join. The PAL showcases their artists with two-three membership shows a year at venues such as the Allentown Art Museum, Jewish Community Center and Whitehall Library. Members work is also displayed at several local businesses and community locations including Kalmbach Memorial Park, St. Lukes Hospital and The Mitchell Center. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month (with the exception of July, August and December) at the Lehigh County Senior Center and are followed by demonstration or presentations by a person or persons affiliated with art. For information about the Parkland Art League, contact Jane Fanok at 610-966-5415 or visit Sites.Google.com/Site/ ParklandArtLeague.

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“Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. But without it, we go nowhere.” ~ Carl Sagan Why people engage in creative opportunities in their communities is a question that has long been debated. In 1998, the Urban Land Institute conducted a study to uncover the answer. According to participants, people’s primary motivations include:

1. to celebrate heritage

The new kid on the block is the Nazareth Center for the Arts, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a variety of arts and cultural events for area residents. Opened in January, the Center provides residents with low cost family entertainment while allowing performers and artists a venue to showcase their talent. The goal of the Center is to educate, inspire and celebrate the arts, and thus far it has managed to achieve its goal in a short period of time, with multiple performances and events to engage and inspire the community. Managed by the Cultural and Arts Commission, LTD, the Center offers a featured gallery artist each month, weekly musical performances, art lessons and community events and activities. The Center is now gearing up for the fall with a new Saturday showcase series featuring local and regional artists from all musical genres — folk rock, blues, country, ‘60s music and more. The series begins September 11 and runs 12 weeks. The Nazareth Arts Center is located at 30 Belvidere Street, Nazareth. For information, visit NazarethArts.com.

2. to support community events or organizations 3. to learn something about another time or culture 4. to learn more about a particu lar form of art or cultural expression 5. to experience the high quality of an art 6. to support a family member or friend

The Lehigh Art Alliance (LAA) has been celebrating the visual arts for the past 75 years and continues to be a proponent of the creative arts throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley area. LAA is an organization for amateur and professional artists and serves as a cultural and educational entity for the community. Founded in 1935 by Professor Garth Howland of Lehigh University, the LAA hosts juried exhibitions that give the artists an opportunity to display their works, and the appreciators of art an opportunity to view what regional artists are producing. Various Lehigh Valley institutions have graciously contributed the use of their exhibition space to the LAA. Among these are the Allentown Art Museum, The Banana Factory, Cedar Crest College, Lehigh University, Muhlenberg College and The State Theatre. In addition to exhibitions, the LAA sponsors general meetings that are open to the public and feature guest speakers on various art-related matters. In recent years, the LAA’s primary focus has been its annual Spring and Fall juried exhibitions, and occasional Group Award shows of selected artists by area galleries. To contact the Lehigh Art Alliance, call Milan (Skip) Kralik at 215-6796658 or visit LehighArtAlliance.org.

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Founded in 1947, the purpose of the Bethlehem Palette Club (BPC) is to stimulate the creativity of its membership by providing opportunities to learn, exhibit art and network with other artists. The club helps create interest in art within the community through outreach and exhibitions and acquainting the public with the work of the members of the Bethlehem Palette Club. Membership consists of artists and those interested in the arts. The BPC provides year round opportunities for members to create and learn, and sponsors art exhibits for its members each year. For members who want expert instruction, the club organizes several workshops each year that are taught by prominent artists. During the summer, â&#x20AC;&#x153;paint-outsâ&#x20AC;? are scheduled on Wednesdays at various locations where members can enjoy painting outdoors. During wintertime â&#x20AC;&#x153;paint-insâ&#x20AC;? occur each Wednesday morning at College Moravian Church. Here, a live model poses for portrait drawings or paintings. Bus trips are also part of the Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activity, including a popular one-day trip to New York City that allows members to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Watercolor Society show. Plenty of opportunities exist for members not only to create and network with other artists, but also to be involved with various interesting Club activities. For information about the Bethlehem Palette Club, call 610-861-4652 or visit BethlehemPaletteClub.org.

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The Indian River Arts Guild serves and advances the arts while engaging the community in charitable acts. They accomplish this by holding events for emerging and professional artists while raising funds by raffles, food sales, commissions and donations for good causes. As they have no membership dues or meetings, the Guild relies on the funds raised for each art show or event. For these art shows they negotiate for and supply space to display artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; work and art racks. If there is a local event, fair or festival event, a tent, banner and additionalÂ signage is supplied. The Guild provides all marketing and publicity as well as postage for mailers, insurance, vendorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licenseÂ and any other licenses that may be necessary. The artists are simply asked to sit the art, make their own labels and help with the set up and break down of each show. According to Sandi Crum with the Arts Guild, their best client is the emerging and professional working artists who have little time and less capital to showcase their own work. Since its inception in 2008, the Guild continues to reach its goals by donating these funds to help support good causes such as Soldiers Angels, animal shelters, women shelters, food banks, missionaries, children hospitals, disaster victims and more. For information about the Indian River Arts Guild, contact Sandi Crum at 570-386-3433 or visit SpiritCreatesIndianRiverArtGuild.com. The Arts Community of Easton (ACE) is all about encouraging and promoting arts of all disciplines, fostering an appreciation of the arts, and enriching the quality of life of the Easton area. Recognizing that a thriving community of artists is essential to accomplishing these goals, ACE fosters artists through education and professional development. ACE sponsors and promotes artistic events throughout the year, including member exhibitions, a citywide Arts Tour in the spring, and the Riverside Festival of the Arts in September. In addition, ACE is a curator in the State Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Butz Gallery. ACE works closely with Lafayette College, the City of Easton, and the Easton Main Street Initiative to help create a truly arts-oriented community in Easton. For information about the Arts Community of Easton, visit eastonart.org. Overall, the Greater Lehigh Valley is a wonderful place for emerging artists to end their self-doubt, believe in themselves, and create their vision â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all backed by a community of supporters.

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win-win situation for the CRWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s donors and recipientsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;donors get a tax deduction and recipients obtain materials to teach classes and create artwork that they may not have been able to afford otherwise. Similar programs are available throughout the country. The Scroungersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Center for Reusable Art Parts has graced San Francisco since the 1970s; participants learn about different crafts and art techniques in its unique workshops. Creative Reuse Pittsburgh, a relative newcomer, collects reusable discards from businesses and other organizations in its region, offers hands-on creative arts programs and hosts booths at local arts festivals. Add up the mental, emotional, social and environmental benefits of artful hours used to turn trash into treasure and the lure of time well-spent at a creative reuse center is nearly irresistible. This article was created by the Center for American Progress (AmericanProgress.org).

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Selection of Six – Chosen from the Lehigh Art Alliance Spring Exhibition, Artist’s Lee Branagan, Pat Hudimac, Ed Klova, Kathy Russo, Kim Robertson, Kathy Russo, Lois Schlachter, are featured during First Friday, South Side, 5-9pm. Timezones Global Goodies and Frame Gallery, 7 East 3rd. Street, Bethlehem. 610-866-TIME.

Art Odyssey – An open studio and gallery tour of the Jim Thorpe area. Free self guided walking and driving tour involves 25 destinations all over Jim Thorpe. For and more information visit carboncountyartists.com or call Eileen East at 570-325-0216.

fridAY, sePtemBer 10 Benefit Sale and Exhibition – Selections from the limited print editions. Live on Paper. Handmade book editions. Donated art works. Opening Reception 6-9pm. Gallery talk about the exhibition at 8pm, the public is invited. New Arts Program Exhibition Space at 173 W. Main Street, Kutztown. FMI 610-683-6440.

sAturdAY, sePtemBer 11 62nd Annual Fall Juried Exhibition– Bethlehem Palette Club presents at Banana Factory, Bethlehem, September 11 through November, 14. Opening Reception, October 1st, 5-9pm.

suNdAY, sePtemBer 12 Opening Reception – Works by Nessa Grainger, mixed media, and Jacqueline Meyerson, floral pastels. Artists were chosen as an Award show from Lehigh Art Alliance Spring exhibition in May. The jazz trio “Fuzed” will be performing during the reception. 2-4pm. Free Admission. Nazareth Center For the Arts, 30 Belvidere Street, Nazareth.

moNdAY, sePtemBer 20 PASTEL CLASSES – For adults. Explore the art of Pastels with instruction on the fundamentals of basic techniques, use of many grounds (surfaces), and the various types of pastels available. How to care and preserve your work will also be discussed. 10:30 -12:30pm. 5wk class. $60.Blick Art Store, South Mall, Allentown.

Opening Reception – Lehigh Art Alliance 75th Annual Fall Juried Exhibition. 2-4pm. Awards Ceremony 3pm., Music by “Fuzed”. Free and open to the public. Show continues 9/22 – 11/30. Allentown Art Museum, 31 N 5th St. Allentown.

fridAY, octoBer 2 Karen & Amy Jones – The Jones Sisters. Two girls, two guitars, harmony driver acoustic rock. Karen and Amy now reside in Philadelphia and perform there regularly, but they’ll return home to the Lehigh Valley for this show. “Exceptional songwriting, solid...acoustic guitar over beautiful vocals. 8-10pm. $10. Nazareth center for the Arts, 30 Belvidere Street, Nazareth. Pastel Workshop - For adults. Explore the art of Pastels with instruction on the fundamentals of basic techniques, use of many grounds (surfaces), and the various types of pastels available. How to care and preserve your work will also be discussed. 9:30am-5:30pm. $60 includs lunch. Timezones Global Goodies and Frame Gallery. 7 East 3rd St., Bethlehem. 610-767-7907.

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wedNesdAY Sultry & Dynamic – Bollywood Dance mingles traditional folkloric Indian dance with a little jazz and Danse Orientale. Enjoy exotic Bhangra Beats and easy-to-learn moves inspiring a great workout while toning your core, hips and thighs! 6-7 pm Healthy You Programs, Bethlehem. 610402-2273.

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t’s impossible to not to notice how much we, and the world around us, are changing. Every year astounding advancements take place in science, technology, medicine, and the understanding of the natural world. Humanity as a whole is evolving by leaps and bounds, which is obvious when we look at the shifts in consciousness that have occurred in the last 20 years. From near death experiences and the after-life, to angels, miracles, and synchronicity, it is evident that more and more people today want to relate to the aspect of the universe that goes beyond the physical realm. All of this suggests that we are in the midst of an encouraging new shift on the planet, one that allows us to tap into incredible new frequencies of healing and evolution. Focusing on experiments that quantify the effects of energy, light and information on human beings, world-renowned scientists William Tiller, Ph.D., and Gary Schwartz, Ph.D., are studying “the Reconnective Healing frequencies” first discovered by Eric Pearl, a doctor of chiropractic. Tiller, professor emeritus at Stanford University, author of books and scientific papers and a lead character in the film, What the Bleep!?, has been conducting research on how the physical properties of a room change as a result of energy healing frequencies that enter it. Additional research by Schwartz and his colleagues at the Laboratory for Advances in Consciousness and Health at the University of Arizona has focused on

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monitoring attendees of two Reconnective Healing seminars hosted by members of the Reconnective Association. The researchers determined that the more than 90 people who participated in their study all walked out of the session with expanded and new electromagnetic abilities, even if they had never studied any of the various energy healing techniques known today. Pearl explains that the frequencies allow us to heal on higher levels than we have ever before experienced. He instructs that healing is not only about the alleviation of symptoms, but rather, it is the bringing of balance to someone on all levels. In essence, true healing. What’s more, Pearl suggests that everyone on the planet might be “hard coded” to receive these frequencies and be able to work with them to help facilitate healings for others and themselves. But you do have to come into contact with them first. These incredibly strong, palpable and intelligent frequencies are the topic of Pearl’s international best seller, The Reconnection: Heal Others, Heal Yourself, now published in over 36 languages. According to Pearl, Reconnective Healing is both old and new. It’s old because it’s of the Universe and has therefore always existed, yet simultaneously it’s new because it hasn’t been here on the planet before! To date, Pearl and The Reconnection teaching team have taught this new level of healing to more than 60,000 people in more than 60 countries. While several thousand of those trained worldwide are medical doctors, nurses, chiropractors and/or master healers, most come from non-healthcare related backgrounds and include engineers, teachers, housewives, high school students, sales personnel, attorneys, government officials, celebrities and even royalty. Working with these frequencies is often a life changing experience. During a seminar weekend, participants are “immersed” in the frequencies, and often continue to experience the healing vibrations well after the seminar has finished. An informational program entitled Explore the New Frequencies of Healing will be presented by Kelly Woodruff on Thursday, September 23 at 7pm at the Pebble Hill Church, 320 Edison Furlong Road, Doylestown. Call 215-348-3428 to reserve. A series of training seminars and workshops teaching Reconnective Healing will be held in Philadelphia from Saturday, September 25 through Tuesday, September 28. For more information about Eric Pearl or to register for the Reconnective Healing workshops, visit www.TheReconnection.com, or call 323-960-0012.

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TITANS OF YOGA

LESSONS DISTILLED FROM A LIFETIME OF DISCIPLINED PRACTICE by Johannes R. Fisslinger

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close your eyes and watch your breath. Take 30 seconds to enjoy this moment, right now, being present… and connecting with your inner smile. ~ Lilias Folan, called the “First Lady of Yoga” since her 1972 PBS series, Lilias! Yoga and You

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he essence of yoga, no matter its style, is a journey of self-discovery and transformation. It becomes a way of life that embraces a system of physical science, while honoring the quest for mental and emotional stability and balance. Millions of U.S. practitioners of all ages enjoy the benefits of increased flexibility and muscle strength, better posture and alignment, and decreased stress. As their practice deepens, they also experience yoga’s larger gift: a body/ mind attunement that nurtures mental clarity, emotional composure and a greater sense of overall well-being. The titans interviewed incorporate various techniques and approaches. Yet, they all agree upon the following handful of principles, designed to inspire, facilitate and heighten anyone’s yoga practice.

Be Present in the Moment Yoga… is about the power of now, being present in the moment. Anytime, [you can] take a few deep breaths and find a peaceful space within. ~ Beth Shaw, founder of YogaFit Enjoy the moment; don’t be inhibited by the past or future. You are in a timeless space, connected to the infinite. ~ Sharon Gannon, co-creator of Jiva Mukti Yoga Try this healing exercise: Sit up, put your hands in your lap, 38 Lehigh Valley www.healthylehighvalley.com

If you bring your attention to your breathing, you become present; develop this muscle of being present by focusing on the breath. ~ Bryan Kest, creator of Power Yoga Try this transformative exercise: If your mind becomes restless, relax your jaw and breathing, then become aware of the quality of your breath, using a soft inhale and exhale. Feel your belly move as breath enters and exits through the nostrils, like a guest. Choose to observe your breath and it will redirect the mind. ~ Lisa Walford, developer of YogaWorks teacher training program

Experience Health and Oneness with the Body Regular practice is key. Inevitably, if you do the postures enough, there’s magic to them. Even if you [begin with] no intention, yoga leads you to a state of union. Practicing yoga helps you remember that you’re already perfect, already free. ~ Sara Ivanhoe, creator of bestselling yoga DVDs If you don’t feel good in your body—if you can’t move forward with ease and not dis-ease—how can you feel good about anything? Yoga… makes us feel good about the bodies we are in. ~ Beth Shaw Yoga strengthens our life force and makes us stronger from deep inside; it builds life energy, prana, chi. ~ Vinnie Marino, Vinyasa flow teacher who employs music styles ranging from trance to rock

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The real power of yoga is in meditation, the qualities of the mind behind the action. Bring these meditative qualities into the physical practice, and it becomes meditation in motion. ~ Bryan Kest

For energy to be flowing, you have to be in tune and in balance not only with the nature around you, but [with] something thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deeper inside you. This energy thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in you, in me, in plants and animals, is the pure energy, the one life that connects us all. Who you are is an expression of consciousness, an expression of God. ~ Kim Eng, Qi Flow yoga teacher and partner of author Eckhart Tolle

Learn to concentrate on your mantra, your sacred words that you recite over and over again. My favorite is, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let goâ&#x20AC;Ś just let it goâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;? ~ David Life, co-creator of Jiva Mukti yoga Practice pranayama [regulation of the breath] and meditation to improve concentration and the power of your mind. The mind creates emotions and thoughts; when the mind is healthy, the body and mind connect. Then you really find your soul essence, your consciousness. ~ Rajashree Choudhury, teacher of Bikram yoga

Yoga helps you [let go of] attachment to material things and empowers your soul. ~ Rajahshree Choudhury

The essence of yoga is truth and loveâ&#x20AC;Ś willingness to embrace the God that is within, recognizing that we are all connected. ~ Seane Corn, internationally celebrated yoga teacher Johannes R. Fisslinger is the co-founder of National Yoga Month and founder of Yoga-Recess in Schools. Both initiatives are coordinated by the Yoga Health Foundation. For information about free local yoga classes and events in September and the new Titans of Yoga DVD, featuring 25 masters of yoga and meditation now available through yoga teachers and studios, visit YogaMonth. org.

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Seane Corn, a yoga superstar featured on magazine covers and Oprah.com, has been practicing yoga for 23 years and teaching for well over a decade. She has also taken her yoga “off the mat,” inspiring activism and raising funds for programs around the world that serve at-risk youth and AIDS/HIV treatment and prevention. Natural Awakenings asked this renowned teacher to share her advice on choosing a style of yoga and creating a home practice.

orn observes that personality may initially predispose a student to prefer one style of yoga over another. “For example, the style of yoga I teach is Vinyasa, a fluid form of yoga,” she says. “It tends to draw people who are more athletic and perhaps more goal-oriented or self-competitive—those who prefer a practice that feels more like a workout.” This style of so-called flow yoga can also be very emotionally therapeutic, she adds. Students who want to try more vigorous yoga styles like Vinyasa or Ashtanga should have a basic understanding of how to build yoga asanas (postures), in-

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tegrate the breath and work with their body’s flexibility. “In my dream world, students would know that there are techniques they need to understand before they approach a more challenging or fluid practice,” says Corn. “That would mean either going to a very beginner-level class or an Iyengar class. For some students, that may feel too slow, but it’s providing the appropriate information that’s going to give them longevity in their practice.” Likewise, she recommends Iyengar if an individual is recovering from an injury. Without proper technique, students can compromise their knees, lower backs and necks, Corn counsels. She explains that while Iyengar is quite a methodical and precise style for teaching fundamentals, styles like Kripalu, characterized as “meditation in motion,” can be more forgiving. Once people begin to practice, physical and life changes may lead to the exploration of other styles. This is true for Corn, who has studied many traditions over the years. “When I was younger, I wouldn’t have considered an Iyengar or a Kripalu class,” she recalls. “It was only Ashtanga or Vinyasa. Now that I’m in my 40s—or even back in my 30s—I’ve wanted a deeper practice that has more space and more areas of stillness and connection, which seems to match my growth as a person.” For those who are grounded in yoga fundamentals and want a home practice, Corn recommends setting aside 30 minutes to an hour at least three days a week. “If you have a half-hour, I would recommend 10 minutes of sun salutes, 10 minutes of standing poses and 10 minutes of backbends, forward bends and a resting pose.” Turn off phones and other distractions, she advises, and focus. The more sacred, intentional and meaningful a home practice is, the more likely one is to regard it as more than an exercise routine. “I set up an altar with things that are important to me,” remarks Corn. “When I put my palms together, I’ll set an intention and ask Spirit that the practice be a reflection of my devotion, a dedication to something greater than myself.” At 43, Corn credits her yoga practice and diet (avoiding meat, fish, dairy, sugar, alcohol, caffeine and chemical additives) with maintaining her good health.

“My bones are strong, my muscles and joints are quite supple, and my hormonal system is in really good shape,” she reports. “I don’t have PMS or other [premenopausal] symptoms and my skin looks good and clear. More importantly, I’m just very comfortable in my body and confident on my feet.” As with any physical undertaking, anyone with a pre-existing

injury or medical condition should consult a doctor before beginning a yoga practice. Corn advises students to, “Find a teacher who can meet you where you are.” Once on the mat, she says, explore what feels right and allow your practice to evolve as you do. Kim Childs is a Kripalu yoga teacher in the Boston area. Connect at Kim Childs.com.

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Ananda: A form of gentle Hatha yoga with an emphasis on meditation. Ananda combines classic yoga postures with breathing and silent affirmations to attune with higher levels of body sense, energy and silent inner awareness. As an inner-directed practice, it has less appeal to those desiring a more athletic or aerobic experience. Anusara: Anusara means “go with the flow,” and blends spirituality with inner/outer alignment and balanced energetic actions. Developed by John Friend in 1997, this style urges students to think of poses as artistic expressions of the heart. Individual abilities and limitations are deeply respected and honored, so Anusara yoga can be helpful for everyone and is good for beginners. Ashtanga: A physically demanding style that is light on meditation, Ashtanga yoga employs a fast-paced series of flowing poses to build strength, flexibility and stamina. Developed by Indian yoga master Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, Ashtanga’s progressively difficult postures are synchronized with a loud breath (called Ujyaii breath in Sanskrit) and are designed to produce intense internal heat and purifying sweat in order to detoxify muscles and organs. The room is usually heated to warm muscles and increase flexibility. Preferred by many athletes, this style is too intense and demanding for most beginners.

oga originated some 5,000 years ago in India, designed as a means to release tension in the body, bring calmness to the mind and provide an ethical code to live by. The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj, meaning to yoke or unite, and refers to the integration of physical and mental exercises designed to unite body, mind and spirit. Regular practice of yoga has proved to enhance flexibility, strength, stamina and concentration. It works to induce deep relaxation and reduce stress, tone 42

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the body and organs, increase vitality and improve circulation and energy flow. Uplifting and meditative, yoga can be a spiritual practice, as well. Although many styles of yoga exist, most of the differences derive from the primary focus of the practitioner’s attention: precise alignment of the body; holding of the asanas, or postures; flow between the postures; breath and movement coordination; or inner awareness and meditation. No particular style is better than another, and many students practice more than one.

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Dao Yin: Dao Yin means to guide and lead the energy of your yoga practice. Dao Yin Yoga techniques guide the qi (energy) and stretch the body in order to heal your body, mind and spirit. Its fluent and harmonious movements provide mental strength and physical agility while developing deep health and body awareness. The exercises are aimed at improving energy circulation within the whole body, to loosen the joints, tone up and oxygenate the muscles and to relax the nervous system. Hatha: Hatha yoga is the foundational discipline on which nearly all other styles are based. In Sanskrit, ha represents the sun and tha, the moon—hence, the practice is designed to bring the yin and yang, light and dark, masculine and feminine aspects and polarities into balance. Essentially, Hatha yoga brings all aspects of life together. A class described as hatha will likely include slow-paced stretching, asanas, or postures, that are not too difficult, simple breathing exercises and perhaps, seated meditation. Hatha yoga classes provide a good starting point for beginners, who can learn basic poses and relaxation techniques.

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Teaching Hatha Yoga for over 10 years. Emphasizing deep breathing, mental awareness & postural alignment. Classes focus on utilizing the breath to connect the mind and body. The result is a refreshing yet calming experience for all skill levels. Recently authored the book, “Anyone Can Do YOGA! : So What’s Stopping You?” and released first DVD called “Yoga Essentials-Fundamentals”.

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Bethlehem, Emmaus, Lehigh Valley phone: 610-865-2523 webhome: www.premsirikundalini.com email: info@premsirikundalini.com

Beginner’s kundalini yoga with all foundation teachings given, weekly Chakra Yoga classes, intermediate kundalini yoga & meditation for students looking to progress in their yoga practice, advanced kundalini yoga & meditation with gong healings for serious practitioners, Radiant Child Yoga - all levels for children and teens, private sessions available upon request but must be approved, kundalini yoga therapy, & of course, The Goddess Workout Indian fusion belly dance classes.

SVAROOPA® MARI MULITISCH, RYT Olde Mill Yoga 336 Bushkill St., Tatamy 610.438.0288 www.oldemillyoga.com

Certified teacher of Hatha yoga in the Svaroopa®style. A unique and powerfully healing style of yoga that anybody can do. Svaroopa® unravels physical and mental tensions of the body and mind. Mari’s good nature and humor, coupled with her profound knowledge make for a class that will delight the body, the mind and more.

THERAPEUTIC YOGA YOGA with STEPHANIE SNYDER North Bethlehem (near Wegman’s) 610-867-0116 yogawithstephaniesnyder.com

A highly respected yoga teacher both locally and nationally offering a safe teaching environment inclusive of yoga postures, breathing techniques and specializing in working with injuries. Her studio is equipped with a yoga wall that allows students of all levels to safely move into yoga postures regardless of their physical limitations or injuries.

VINYASA DELIA QUIGLEY

Blairstown, New Jersey 908-362-1668

brokenbodiesyoga.com Senior instructor in the Dynamic style of yoga developed by Yoga Master Godfridev. A unique training and practice method based directly on the design and nature of the human body and its intrinsic relationship to mind and spirit. Its methodology accesses, supports and reinforces the deep impulse of the human body to act with integrity from its own intelligence.

MEGAN RIDGE

Bethlehem, Easton, Nazareth 484-350-1180 www.meganridge.com

I strive to create a safe, fun environment for my students to connect with their breath in every pose. I want the indescribable feelings yoga brings to be accessible to all. Beginner level classes at The Yoga Loft, Kula Heart Yoga, Inspired by You, and Easton Yoga as well as private sessions out of my home.

Hot Yoga: A strenuous style, designed to make students sweat, taught in rooms heated to a minimum of 90º Fahrenheit. The superheated rooms facilitate stretching and allow the body to release toxins through perspiration. A series of demanding poses are performed in a specific order, to promote optimal health and proper function of every bodily system. Hot yoga is a good choice for highly fit individuals and seasoned students seeking a challenge. Integral: A gentle style of yoga brought to this country in 1966 by Sri Swami Satchidananda. Classes are structured to balance physical effort with relaxation and include breathing practices, chanting and both guided and silent meditation. Integral yoga is suitable for beginners and helpful for more advanced students who wish to deepen their physical and spiritual awareness. Integrative yoga therapy: Gentle postures, guided imagery, assisted stretching and breathwork help to make this yoga a useful style for rehab centers and hospitals. Joseph LePage began this therapy in the early 1990s to help promote healing and wellbeing for individuals facing heart disease, cancer, AIDS and psychiatric disorders. Iyengar: Noted for precise alignment and symmetry of postures, the development of balance, and the use of props such as blocks, balls and belts. The Iyengar style of yoga was developed by B.K.S. Iyengar, based on an exceptional understanding of how the body works. Poses are held longer than usual. Iyengar is a good style for beginners, but can challenge seasoned practitioners, as well. Kripalu: An integrated practice that emphasizes breathing and alignment and coordinates the breath with movement. Kripalu, also called the yoga of consciousness, was developed by Amrit Desai, a long-time student of Kundalini yoga master Swami Kripaluvananda. This style incorporates three stages of development, beginning with postural alignment and progressing to meditation, with longer posture holding, finally creating a meditation in motion, where the movement from one posture to another happens unconsciously and spontaneously. Students are encouraged to honor “the wisdom of the body” and to work according to the limits of their flexibility and strength. Kripalu is suitable for everyone, from beginners to advanced students.

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Kundalini: A powerful, enlightening style that incorporates mantras (chanting), meditation, visualization, breathing and guided relaxation, with precise postures. According to Hindu philosophy, kundalini is a concentrated form of prana, or life force, represented by a coiled, sleeping serpent said to reside at the base of the spine. When breath and movement awaken the serpent (energy), it moves up the spine through each of the seven chakras (energy centers) of the body, bringing energy and bliss. Once a closely guarded secret in India, kundalini yoga was first brought to the West in 1969 and has been known to help with addictions and releasing endorphins in the body. Kundalini will not appeal to everyone and should be practiced under the supervision of an experienced teacher. Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy: Promotes healing and a deep connection with self. A private session is a process lasting 90 minutes. Through assisted yoga postures and non-directive dialogue, practitioners guide clients to connect to their physical and emotional selves. Using focused breathing, this connection is explored, fostering release, discovery and healing. Group classes and stress management programs use these same techniques in a group setting. Power Fusion: The concept of this class is to challenge the body and mind in a power vinyasa flow that focuses on strengthening the core and upper body. Developing strength, balance, flexibility and endurance benefit all areas of your life. Ideal for those looking to push limits. Instructors often vary approaches to this free form practice.

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Serving the Greater Lehigh Valley area for 10 years! Easton Yoga offers gentle to dynamic vinyasa flow classes 7 days a week. In addition we have massage, Ashtanga Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Belly Dance, Hooping and more. FREE New student consultation and a FREE Community Class at 1pm, the first Sunday of every month.

KULA HEART YOGA

103 S. Main St., Nazareth, PA 18064 610-746-5852 •www.kulaheartyoga.com Facebook: Yoga at Kulaheartyoga

“Kula” means community, family, like-hearted. New Student Special - First Class Free. Diverse yoga classes from beginners to advanced with certified/ registered yoga teachers. Certified Yoga Teacher Training, ongoing workshops, and specialty classes such as Anusara Inspired, Therapeutic, & Kundalini - KinderCare Available for some classes. Art, Dance & Creative Writing Classes for children and adults.

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1701 Union Blvd., Allentown, PA 18109 610.776.2676 • www.LVYoga.com

Lehigh Valley Yoga began as a small Ashtanga studio in April of 1998. since then we have grown to include additional yoga styles and educational yoga products. Whether you are a new student, or are an experienced yogi, you’ll find we offer a range of class styles that will fit your schedule and your personality.

OLDE MILL YOGA

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Located on the beautiful Bushkill creek i n Ta t a m y, Pennsylvania – minutes from everywhere - Olde Mill provides quality instruction from an excellent staff of teachers in a variety of styles of yoga. For only $27 per month students have 25 classes per week, over 3,500 square feet of charming space and FREE, safe, ample parking.

OPEN HEART YOGA & WELLNESS CENTER

5047 Kernsville Rd, Orefield 610-336-9505 www.openheartyoga.com

Nurture yourself in an inviting atmosphere of self-discovery.For the beginner to advanced practitioner, our teachers of diverse lineage (Kripalu, Iyengar, Vinyasa, Viniyoga) bring precision and modifications to meet your individual needs. Small group classes held in an intimate setting. Also available: thai massage, shirodhara, yoga therapy, and reiki.

THE YOGA LOFT of Bethlehem

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The Yoga Loft offers quality yoga instruction for students of all levels in a variety of styles. We also offer workshops and other special events, Certified Yoga Teacher Training, Belly dance, Tai Chi, Prenatal Yoga and Mat Pilates. Free first friday yoga class each month.

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SvaroopaÂŽ: A style that helps each student discover their bliss. The Sanskrit word svaroopa means â&#x20AC;&#x153;the true nature of Being,â&#x20AC;? and SvaroopaÂŽ yoga is sometimes called the yoga of alignment and compassion. Attention to alignment in specifically chosen poses helps to soften the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s connective tissues and ease spinal tension. Blocks and bolsters may be used to allow for deeper muscle release. The style is suitable for beginners and useful for those recovering from injury.

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The broadening of spiritual awareness is an important concept of Jikiden Reiki. Hilferty says its emphasis is on treatment, and so those people who do not feel they want to get into “spirituality” can easily accept and use Jikiden Reiki. Those who are spiritually aware and looking for more will also be delighted with the effect Jikiden Reiki has on their lives. Cat Coley, a Reiki master/teacher and Reiki drumbeat Master/Teacher, was first introduced to Reiki healing after suffering from a number of stress related symptoms. After receiving her own Reiki treatments, she began taking Reiki classes and attending hand-drumming classes. During what she calls a “powerful spiritual experience,” she says she was given the art of Reiki drumming from her spirit guides. “I was told by my guides to teach and practice Reiki drumming, which I call Reiki Drumbeat.” Coley learned how to produce her own line of Reiki drumbeat healing drums, which she now sells. She explains that when one receives a Reiki drumbeat treatment, it brings that person back into balance with his or her own personal optimum vibration for wellness, and all of the unfriendly vibes are dissipated by the Reiki drumbeat treatment. “Reiki drumbeat treatments help you to balance your own energy in synchronicity with the planet, which is important for your continued well-being,” she explains. “Reiki drumbeat treats the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual parts of you.” Authoritative basic information about Reiki can be found on the National Institutes for Health website nccam. nih.gov/health/reiki/ For more information regarding upcoming Traditional Japanese Reiki Shoden classes beginning February or ongoing Western classes, contact Paula Michal-Johnson, In the Heart of Reiki, Fountain Hill. 610-866-0788.. To connect with Marcella Hilferty at A Light Touch Teaching and Healing Center in Easton, call 610-248-2358 or visit ALightTouchLLC.com. Contact with Cat Coley by calling 610-863-6764 or visiting ReikiDrumbeat. com.

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assistant for a five-minute lesson on the finer points of using pet nail clippers to deliver a clean cut. It can save a lot of anxiety. Longhaired dogs also need the hair trimmed between their paw pads. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most people have hardwood or tile floors, and it can be difficult for a dog to get around on those hard surfaces if their hair is too long,â&#x20AC;? he cautions. Use a good shampoo, followed by a thorough rinse: A dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skin has a different pH level than ours, so avoid using human hair care products. Instead, Bryant suggests selecting shampoos that contain oatmeal or tea tree oil, which address a range of skin issues and have soothing properties, and follow with a good rinse. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Remember, the most important part of any doggie bath is to thoroughly rinse all shampoo

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wedNesdAY, sePtemBer 8 FREE Intro to Middle Eastern Bellydance – With Amala Gameela. 7:15pm. Please call to reserve your space. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 E. 4th St., Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 Tribal Belly Dance Basics – With Laura Wilson. Tribal Style Belly Dance is performed as a tribe, using cues and group improvisation with a lead and follow format. Students with no dance experience are welcome. 8:30-9:30pm. $90/8wks or $15 drop in. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St., Easton. 610-923-7522

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fridAY, sePtemBer 3 FREE Intro to Yoga – Always wanted to try yoga? This is the class for you! Come to The Yoga Loft for an introduction class specifically created for students new to yoga. Please call to reserve your space. 7-8pm. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 E. 4th St., Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 FREE Intro to Kundalini Yoga – With Prem Siri Kaur. Please call to reserve your space. 5:45-6:45pm. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem. 521 E. 4th St., Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

suNdAY, sePtemBer 5 FREE Community Yoga – With Alicia Rambo Wozniak. This is a gentle class and open to all levels. 1-2pm. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St, Easton. 610-923-7522

tuesdAY, sePtemBer 7 Yoga 101: Semi-Private Class for Beginners – With Amy Kirk. Through cultivating inner awareness and identifying areas of the body that feel tight and restricted the student learns to release and open. Build your body awareness and mobility. 6:30–8pm. $110 for 8 weeks, Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St., Easton. 610-923-7522 Pilates Core – A flow series to strengthen your body & mind. Series will integrate all of the Pilates Principles at a flowing pace to give you a workout that will leave you feeling strong and energized, yet

Pilates Mat for Experienced Students – With Michelle Leach. This Intermediate level class is an invigorating, challenging route to not only strengthening core musculature but also improving coordination, range of movement and flexibility. 5:156:15pm. $90/8wks. or $15 drop in. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St, Easton. 610-923-7522

tHursdAY, sePtemBer 9 Pilates Mat for Beginner Students with Michelle Leach. Build you core foundation with the absolute basics and learn to initiate movement from a stable source.7-8pm. $90/8wks or $15 drop in. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St, Easton 610-923-7522

Yoga 102 – With Amanda Adrian and Amy Kirk. Yoga 102 is a continuation of our introductory series for students of 101 or those returning to their practice from a long absence. New postures and yoga concepts will be introduced. 8-9:15am. $80/8wks. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St., Easton. 610923-7522

moNdAY, sePtemBer 13 Mantra Monday – With Kathleen Meneses. No mat needed, wear comfortable clothes. This month’s focus is mantras for abundance and prosperity. Harvest the abundance that is rightfully yours! No previous experience needed. 6:45-8pm. $15. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St, Easton. 610-923-7522 Kundalini Yoga & Meditation – Gentle autumn cleanse for your lungs, digestive system, skin & the mental element. The emotional focus will be on cleansing grief and sadness from the heart & soul. 5:30-6:55pm. $99/8 cl or $160/16 cl. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 E. 4th St. Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

tuesdAY, sePtemBer 14 Hoopbeats Adult Beginner Classes – With this no experience required introduction to hooping, you will acquire all the building blocks you’ll need to create a solid platform which you can build upon. $80/8wks. or $15 drop in. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St., Easton. 610-923-7522

Yoga 102: Semi-Private – With Amy Kirk. Yoga 102 is a continuation of our introductory series for students of 101 or those returning to their practice from a long absence. 6:30-8pm. $110/8 wks. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St, Easton, 610-923-7522

Intro to Sanskrit and Pronunciation – With Terry Coe. 6 Tuesdays, 7:30 – 9:00pm. 9/14 – 10/19. These classes will provide an overview of the history of Sanskrit and its relationship to English, a description of basic grammatical structures, and features of the language. $135. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem,521 E. 4th St., Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

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Tribal Belly Dance – With Laura Wilson. This class will introduce students to Tribal Belly dance, posture, and basic moves. 7:15-8:15pm. Easton Yoga. $90/8wks. or $15 drop in. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St., Easton. 610-923-7522

Prenatal Yoga – This program will help strengthen the uterus and pelvic muscles, improve circulation, aid in digestion, exercise the spine and increase overall comfort. No yoga experience needed. A caregiver/doctor’s note required. $62/5wks or $15 drop-in. 4:30-6pm. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St., Easton. 610-923-7522

suNdAY, sePtemBer 12 Yoga 101: Introduction to Yoga for Beginners – With Amanda Adrian and Amy Kirk. Through cultivating inner awareness and identifying areas of the body that feel tight and restricted the student learns to release and open. Build your body awareness and mobility. 9:30-11am. $80/8 wks. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St., Easton. 610-923-7522

suNdAY, sePtemBer 19 Ashtanga Workshop – Experience the Power and Flow of the Rocket Series. The Rocket routine is a series of postures based on a modification of the traditional Ashtanga Yoga Primary, Intermediate, and

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moNdAY, sePtemBer 20 FREE Yoga for Health â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Improve breathing, posture, balance, flexibility, and concentration, tone abs and muscles with Dona Obal, MsT & RYT. 6-7pm. Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St., Allentown. 610-434-9333

wedNesdAY, sePtemBer 22 FREE Senior Yoga Class â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Designed to help seniors improve posture, flexibility, balance, strength, better breathing and concentration with Dona Obal, MsT. & RYT. Using a chair for support. 1:30-2:30 pm. Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St. 610-434-9333 FREE Yoga for Health Class â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Improve breathing, posture, balance, flexibility, concentration, tone abs and muscles with Dona Obal, MsT & RYT. 6-7pm. Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St., Allentown. 610-434-9333

suNdAY, sePtemBer 26 Kundalini Yoga: Sun Energy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; With Iris Bunk. Fexibility and coordination will be our focus and when we finish our spirits and bodies will be gracefully uplifted. 2-4pm. $30 before 9/19, $40 thereafter. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St., Easton. 610-923-7522 Kula Heart Open House- Join us as we introduce our staff, teachers and all our new programs including Yoga, Wellness, KinderCare, Art, Movement Theatre, & a new after school program. Awarding class cards and a new Jade Yoga Mat and much more. 1-3pm. Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth. 610-746-5852.

moNdAY, sePtemBer 27 Mommy and Me Yoga Series â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Infant to 2 yrs. Yoga is a great way to bond with your child as you connect deeply with each other in a loving, supportive way. Yoga helps the mother love & appreciate their new body and their new baby. 12:00-12:45pm. Series $35/3weeks. RSVP. Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth PA, 610-746-5852.

tuesdAY, sePtemBer 28 Slim Yoga Series â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Yoga to raise your Metabolism! One-hour yoga class takes principles of safe and effective asana practice and integrates them with the concept of High-Intensity Interval Training burning extra calories while you are exercising. 5-5:55pm.$75/7cl. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 E. 4th St. Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

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SUNDAY Pre/Postnatal Yoga – For pre and post natal moms – babies welcome in this class! (pre-crawlers only). 6-wks/$75. Call to register. The Yoga Loft, 521 E 4th St., 3rd Fl. Bethlehem. 610-867-9642. Core Vinyasa Yoga — 9:00-10:30am. This flowing, challenging class will invigorate and energize as it brings flexibility, endurance, and core strength. Some previous yoga experience recommended. $15 drop-in. Kula Heart Yoga. 103 South Main St., Nazareth. 484-547-3325. Beginner’s Yoga 101 — 11:00-11:59am. Looking to try yoga but don’t know where to start? Learn basic yoga poses and breath work, while being introduced to various yoga styles. $85 for 8-week session begins 9/19 or $15 drop-in. Lehigh Valley Yoga. 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown. 484-547-3325.

MONDAY Mixed–Level Hatha Flow Yoga – Sheetal Contractor. A dynamic dimension to regular Hatha practice is experienced by incorporating gentle movement with regular yoga poses along with emphasizing breathing, awareness and proper body alignment. 6:00-7:30 pm, $90/ 6 wks, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355 Qigong - Hilary Smith. Join us to meld together physical movement, breath control and mental focus for a healthier body, a quieter mind and increased vitality. 5:30- 6:30 pm, $80/8 wks, call for start dates, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center 610.395.3355 Gentle Hatha Flow Yoga – Gentle vinyasa flow yoga for mixed levels. Take time to honor the body and the spirit. Charles Chrin Community Center in Palmer Township every Monday 7:15pm-8:05pm. $5/walk-in. 610-252-2098. Qigong – An ancient art and science for health maintenance and healing. Cultivating inner knowledge and a method for moving into an ancient way of physical, mental, and spiritual cultivation. 9:3010:45am & 5:30-6:45pm, $15/class The Gentle Spirit, 800 Main St., Hellertown. 610-838-4975 Ashtanga Yoga – Come and practice Ashtanga yoga primary series with Randi every Monday morning 10-11:15am. Ideal for yoga students with some experience. Lehigh Valley Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd, Allentown. 610-776-2676. Kundalini Yoga – This energetic class incorporates movement, breath work and more, and is designed to target specific body and mind functions for optimal health. Taught by Prem Siri Kaur. 5:30-6:55pm. The Yoga Loft, 521 E 4th St., 3rd Floor, Bethlehem, 610-867-YOGA.

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TUESDAY Gym Yoga — 9:30-10:30am. $15 drop-in mixed level vinyasa yoga class plus all the amenities of a gym (machines, cardio, sauna, etc.). Must mention instructor’s name at check-in desk. Steel Fitness Riverport. 15 West 2nd St., Bethlehem. 484-547-3325. Core Power Yoga — 10:00-11:15am. Like the challenge and flow of an Ashtanga class, but seeking a more varied, personalized practice? This class emphasizes building core strength and self-awareness. Be prepared to sweat and work out! $15 drop-in. Lehigh Valley Yoga. 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown. 484-547-3325. Kundalini Yoga Foundations - Kundalini yoga is the most powerful and effective forms of yoga known today. Students will enjoy lectures, kriyas (sets of exercises) and meditations that will explore the roots and fundamental basics that comprise kundalini yoga technique. 11:00am -12:15pm. Call 610-865-2523. The Yoga Loft, 521 E 4th St., 3rd Floor, Bethlehem. Mixed Level Yoga Classes – With Dorothea Ritchie. Suitable for all levels and physical conditions. Tuesdays, 6:45-8:00pm. $10 per class. Forks Township Community Center. 862-354-3704. Slim Yoga Series – This one-hour yoga class takes principles of safe and effective asana practice and integrates them with the concept of High-Intensity Interval Training which has been shown to increase metabolism around the clock. 5-5:55pm. The Yoga Loft. 521 E. 4th St. Bethlehem. Gentle Hatha Flow Yoga – Take time to honor and connect with this Gentle vinyasa flow yoga for mixed levels. Charles Chrin Community Center, Palmer Township. 9:30am-10:20am. $5/walk-in. 610-252-2098. Mat Pilates: Core – With Paola Montes. This class integrates Pilates Principles to awaken and connect with your core, increase strength and flexibility, improve inner focus, and more! 5:306:30pm. The Yoga Loft, 521 E 4th St. Bethlehem. 610-867-9642. Kids Yoga – Ages 3-6. A fun and interactive way to let your children explore body awareness as they move and grow into their youth. Great way to build new friendships!. 4:30-5:25pm. Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth. 610-746-5852. Core Power Yoga — 7:30-8:30pm. Like the challenge and flow of an Ashtanga class, but seeking a more varied, personalized practice? This class emphasizes building core strength and self-awareness. Be prepared to sweat and work out! $15 drop-in. Lehigh Valley Yoga. 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown. 484-547-3325. Kundalini Yoga with Ravi Hari - Join veteran certified instructor and psychotherapist, Ravi Hari for this dynamic blend of movement, breath, postures, and sound. 25 yrs exp. Prepare to move and to be moved. All levels. 6-7:30 pm. $15. North Bethlehem location. Call for information and directions. 610-868-1296. Cardio Walk Class – Roe Davis. Join us for this inside, low impact walking class which will provide a warm up, brisk walk and a cool down. Also included, is muscle toning and stretching to complete your workout. Call for times, $80/ 6 wks, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center 610.395.3355 Arthritis Class – Roe Davis. An exercise program with focus on reducing stiffness and improved range of motion. 9:00-9:45 am., $80/ 6 wks, call for start date, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355

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Itsy Bitsy Yoga® For Tykes – Denise Hamm. Unique toddler-friendly yoga poses with songs, stories, and games create an enriching parent/ child activity allowing tykes to relieve frustration, improve motor skills, and increase attention span, 10:00-10:45 am, $80/ 6 wks, call for start date, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355 Gentle Hatha Yoga –Beginner friendly class will leave you refreshed, recharged, and happy. Class incorporates restorative postures and guided relaxation. 10-11:30am. $15. Lehigh Valley Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown. 484-547-3325. Tai Chi – With Hilary Smith. Tai Chi, often called moving meditation, is a discipline that integrates mind, body and spirit as you practice a series of slow-moving martial arts exercises, called “forms”. 6:30-7:45pm The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 E. 4th St. Bethlehem. 610-867-9642

WEDNESDAY Gym Yoga — 8:00-9:00pm. $15 drop-in mixed level vinyasa yoga class plus all the amenities of a gym (machines, cardio, sauna, etc.). Must mention instructor’s name at check-in desk. Steel Fitness Riverport. 15 West 2nd St., Bethlehem. Call Joe for more info at 484-547-3325. Gentle Yoga — 10:00-11:15am. Beginner friendly class will leave you refreshed and recharged. Class incorporates restorative postures and guided relaxation. $10 drop-in. West End Yoga Center. 2333 West Highland St., Allentown. 484-547-3325. Power Yoga Intensive — 6:00-7:00pm. Short on time? This intense vinyasa-flow work out cultivates core strength, flexibility, and inner peace. Be prepared to sweat! $15 drop-in. Lehigh Valley Yoga. 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown. 484-547-3325. $5 HourYoga/Foundation Class - One hour yoga class - great for beginners and the whole family. Perfect for those wishing to start a practice without any commitment. Every class will be the same sequence to build a strong foundation. 7:30-8:30pm. Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth. 610-746-5852. Kids Yoga – Ages 7-11. A fun and interactive way to let your children explore body awareness as they move and grow into their youth. Great way to build new friendships!. 4:30-5:25pm. Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth. 610-746-5852. Kundalini Yoga - This energetic class incorporates movement, breath work, and much more, and is designed to target specific body & mind functions for optimal health & well-being. Taught by Prem Siri Kaur. 5:30-6:55pm. Call 610-865-2523. The Yoga Loft, 521 E 4th St., 3rd Floor, Bethlehem. Tai Chi– A Moving Meditation – Hilary Smith. Learn to keep the muscles active but relaxed, the mind alert but calm, and body movements flowing but well coordinated, 5:30-6:30 pm, $80/8 wks, call for start dates. Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville area. 610-395-3355 Intermediate Kripalu Yoga – Pam Smith. These studies take you to the next level to expand your awareness of the mind-body connection and then find the connection to self-realization. 6:30-7:30 pm, $75/ 6 wks, call for start date, Call for info, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355 Belly dance with The Goddess Workout – Belly dance is a total workout for the body, mind, and spirit. It provides a thorough, non-impact, and fat-burning exercise that tones and sculpts your muscles. Taught by certified Goddess Life Instructor

(as seen on Sex in the City), Prem Siri Kaur. 8:159:15pm. Call 610-865-2523. Inspired By You Spa & Studio, 50 East Broad Street, Bethlehem. YogaRhythms – A yoga flow choreographed to music combining asana with movement. Definitely fun, challenging and different than anything you’ve ever tried before. 7:30 pm. Lehigh Valley Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown. 484-547-3325. Kundalini Yoga for Beauty & Wellness –Do for the inner body what a trip to the spa does for the outer body. Perfect for those looking to practice yoga that is specific for staying youthful, beautiful, fit, and attractive. Thyroid, circulatory system, and entire inner organ systems will be rejuvenated! Taught by Prem Siri Kaur. Call 610-865-2523. 10-11am at Inspired By You Spa & Studio, 50 East Broad Street, Bethlehem.

tHursdAY Beginner’s Yoga– Bonita Cassel. Attention to alignment and self love make this class a perfect one for those beginning or challenged with limitations. Also available Wed & Fri, 5:45 -6:45 pm, $75/ 6 wks, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355 Gentle Yoga – For anyone with illness or injury who would like to work at a slower pace, or anyone who has not been active in a while and wants to ease back into being active again. Ongoing, drop-in anytime! 7:30pm. The Yoga Loft, 521 E. 4th St., 3rd Floor, Bethlehem, 610-867-9642. $5 HourYoga/Level 2 Flow - An early morning class to start the day with a challenging class to build strength, flexibility and stamina. A wonderful way to get your energy flowing! 7-8am. Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth, PA 610-746-5852. $5 HourYoga/Level 1 - Learn the basic fundamentals of yoga as you gain strength, stamina and stability. This is a gentle class that will leave you feeling “Revitalized”. A wonderful class for beginners and those wishing to feel less sluggish and more energized. 4:30-5:30pm. Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth PA, 610-746-5852. Core Power Yoga — 7:30-8:30pm. This challenging, vinyasa-flow class cultivates greater core strength, serenity, and self-awareness. Be prepared to sweat and work out! $10 drop-in. West End Yoga Center. 2333 West Highland St., Allentown. 484-547-3325. Mat Pilates: Core – With Paola Montes . This class integrates Pilates Principles to awaken and connect with your core, increase strength and flexibility, improve inner focus, and more! 5:30 – 6:30pm. The Yoga Loft, 521 E 4th St. Bethlehem. 610-867-9642. Tai Chi – With Hilary Smith. Tai Chi, often called moving meditation, is a discipline that integrates mind, body and spirit as you practice a series of slow-moving martial arts exercises, called “forms”. 6:30-7:45pm The Yoga Loft, 521 E. 4th St. Bethlehem. 610867-9642 Chakra Yoga - This kundalini yoga based class incorporates all the best of yoga philosophy and ancient yogic techniques to balance, awaken and clear the chakras, the energetic counterparts to the physical body’s glands and nerve networks. Provides an amazing workout for body, mind, and spirit. Taught by Prem Siri Kaur. Call 610-865-2523. Class runs from 7:15-8:45pm. The Yoga Loft, 521 E 4th St., 3rd Floor, Bethlehem. Coordination Pattern™ Movement Mind Training – Betsy Wetzig. With simple, easy exercises,

learn to understand and use the essential connection between your movement and your mind to improve the way you function, both physically & mentally. 7- 8 pm, $75/6 wks, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville area. 610-395-3355 Mixed–Level Hatha Flow Yoga – Sheetal Contractor. A dynamic dimension to regular Hatha practice is experienced by incorporating gentle movement with regular yoga poses along with emphasizing breathing, awareness and proper body alignment. 1011:30am, $90/6 wks, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area. 610.395.3355 Slim Yoga Series – This one-hour yoga class takes principles of safe and effective asana practice and integrates them with the concept of High-Intensity Interval Training which has been shown to increase metabolism around the clock. 5-5:55pm. The Yoga Loft. 521 E. 4th St. Bethlehem. Gentle Hatha Flow Yoga - Gentle vinyasa flow yoga for mixed levels. Take time to honor the body and the spirit. Charles Chrin Community Center in Palmer Township every Thursday 9:30am-10:20am and 7pm-7:50pm. $5/walk-in. 610-252-2098. Qigong – An ancient art and science for health maintenance and healing. Cultivating inner knowledge and a method for moving into an ancient way of physical, mental, and spiritual cultivation. One goal of Qigong is to improve the balance of the functions of the body. 9:30-10:45am, & 5:30-6:45. $15. The Gentle Spirit, 800 Main St., Hellertown. 610-838-4975

fridAY Happy Hour Yoga – Start your weekend off right! Join us for a mixed level flow yoga class with 200 Hour Certified Yoga Teacher Brian Toseland. 5:306:45pm. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 E. 4th St. Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 Beginner’s Yoga – Bonita Cassel. Attention to alignment and self love make this class a perfect one for those beginning or challenged with limitations. Also available Wed. & Fri.,10:00-11:00 am, $75/6 wks, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355

sAturdAY Power Fusion – For those looking for an athletic practice. boost to your bandha control (abdominals) endurance, and confidence in your inversions. There is always something new to try to keep your practice expanding. Every Saturday at 9:30. Lehigh Valley Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown. 484547-3325. Teens Yoga – A special hour long class for teens and almost teens. We learn positive body image, self-confidence and empowerment in this practice. Teen and parent are invited to come together, if you want! Saturdays at 1pm. 4 wks/$45. $20 for parent to attend session. Lehigh Valley Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown. 484-547-3325. Core Power Yoga — 8:30-9:30am. Rise and shine! This challenging, vinyasa-flow class cultivates greater core strength and self-awareness. Be prepared to sweat and work out! $10 drop-in. West End Yoga Center. 2333 West Highland St., Allentown. 484-547-3325. Gym Yoga — 12:15-1:15pm. $15 drop-in mixed level vinyasa yoga class plus all the amenities of a gym (machines, cardio, sauna, etc.). Must mention instructor’s name at check-in desk. Steel Fitness Riverport. 15 West 2nd St., Bethlehem. 484-547-3325. Meditation & Breath Work – Replace stress and negative thought patterns with happiness! Emphasizes the mental aspects of yoga. Meditation brings peace to the mind. Breathing exercises bring control to vital energy. 9-10:15am. 1st class free. Lehigh Valley Yoga, 1701Union Blvd, Allentown. 484-547-3325. Power Girls Yoga – Empower your Daughter with a class for Tweens that helps connect positively with her changing body to begin to see herself as the beautiful girl she is and the powerful woman she can become. 6 weeks $65. Lehigh Valley Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown. 610-776-2676 Prenatal Yoga – This is a gentle class with postures that will help prepare the body and mind for the arrival of your little one. For all stages of pregnancy. $65/6 wks. Lehigh Valley Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown. 610-776-2676

Yoga & Integrative Movement - Carol Siddiqi. To rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit, join us to experience the three powerful disciplines of Yoga (Chopra”s Seven Spiritual Laws), Feldenkrais® and breathing techniques. 11:30 am-12:30 pm, $75/6 wks, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center 610.395.3355 FREE Intro to Yoga – Every First Friday. 7–8pm. Call to register. The Yoga Loft 521 E 4th St., Bethlehem. 610-867-9642. Pranyama (Breathing Class) – With Megan Ridge. Learn how to breathe for relaxation, focus, increased oxygen intake, and overall health and inspiration! This class in ongoing – drop-in anytime. 10:4511:45am. The Yoga Loft. 521 E 4th St. Bethlehem. 610-867-9642. Hot Yoga- Come and practice Hot Yoga with Randi every Friday nite at 6:00 pm. Ideal for yoga students and athletes looking for a challenge. L.V. Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown. 610-776-2676 Yoga for Weight Loss – Specifically developed plan to enable your healthiest weight. Feel more energetic; move with suppleness and balance as you embrace a new lifestyle. Includes one meeting with a registered dietician. 6-7pm. $15. Lehigh Valley Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown. 610776-2676

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calendarofevents naturaL savethedate health Walk Now for Autism Speaks Kutztown/Tri-County area Saturday, October 9, 2010 We are all working very hard to raise autism awareness in our community and ask you to help us do so! The Kutztown Area will hold its own walk for the first time. We are creating a fun community event with food, live music, fun activities for all ages, an auction and a community craft fair! It is going to be a great time, and hopefully a great event for the community for years to come, but we can’t do it without you! www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/kutztown.

savethedate Traditional Native American Ceremonial Circle Guided by Sam Tso, Navajo Healer September 18, 2010 12:00 NOON Traditional Ceremonial Circle . This very old ceremony will help give guidance and understanding to any situation. Sam will give an introduction to the circle. He will guide everyone in prayer. Each person has a chance to talk about what they need(spiritual, physical, emotional). Sam will give insight and prayers etc.Place: Beautiful country setting at 569 Rt. 519, Blairstown. Cost $35.00 RSVP : Contact Renae at 908 797-5225 or email renae@designharmony.com

savethedate WOMEN’S WISDOM & WELLNESS with Dr. Helene Leonetti & Tahya Saturday, October 23*, 2010 SANKOFA ABAN ~ Brooklyn, New York Celebrate your body’s wisdom, elevate your self esteem and liberate new dimensions of selfexpression. Journey toward relaxation, healing, joy and vitality. Interactive program in beautiful historic Brooklyn B &B invites you to tap into your wisdom and personal power as you learn how to achieve perfect health of mind/body/ spirit. $45/pp *Special Event offer: Join the fun at Sankofa’s Friday Jazz & Fish Fry + enjoy luxurious accommodations + Saturday’s WOW program ~ all for only $120/pp (shared accommodations). For more info. call 610-776-7045

savethedate FIRST AID - CPR - AED COURSE Could you ease the pain or save the life of a loved one, friend or coworker? This two night class will give you the information, skills and confidence you need to make a difference when faced with accidents, injuries or life threatening emergencies. Certification through American Heart Association. Wed. Oct 6th & 13th 6:30 - 9 PM. $45 per person. 3400 Bath Pike (Rt 22 & 512) in Bethlehem. To register or for more info call 484-274-0469 or email gatewaytolearn@gmail.com Other courses for Healthcare Professionals, Medical Offices, Daycare Centers and other groups available at our convenient Bethlehem location or yours.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Max Meditation System™ - Join us for a 2 week introduction, Sept 1 & 8. Discover how to meditate with the Modern Mystery School method. A fusion of ancient methods for the beginner or advanced meditator. 7:00pm – 8:30 pm. Donation $10/wk. Allentown. Lee Culver 610-888-4606

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Empower Thyself Program – 2 Days. Advanced Spiritual Training with the Modern Mystery School and Initiation into the spiritual lineage of King Salomon. A shift that will last forever! 10am - 6pm both days. $650 includes Class, Manual, Initiation & 1 yr. “Magus” subscription. Schnecksville, PA. Pre-registration required: 610.888.4606, Leemculver@gmail.com, ALightTouchLLC.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Effortless Meditation™ Introduction Class – Greg Schweitzer. Learn about this scientifically validated and physician recommended effortless practice that allows you to de-stress, revitalize and become healthier by taking you to a level of rest deeper than sleep! 7:30-9:00 pm, $20/Intro Class, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville area. 610.395.3355 Green Drinks – This environmental cocktail hour is an informal monthly mixer that brings together folks who are interested in sustainable business, policy and living. 5:30 pm every second Wednesday of each month. Allentown Brew Works, 812 W. Hamilton Street, Allentown

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Lymes Detox Support Group – Information education and sharing and support for our community regarding Lymes Disease. Thursdays Sept thru Nov. 7pm. Lisa Baas Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, 860 Broad St. conference room. Call 610.967.0515 for more information.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Effortless Meditation™ Introduction Class – Greg Schweitzer. Learn about this scientifically validated and physician recommended effortless practice that allows you to de-stress, revitalize and become healthier by taking you to a level of rest deeper than sleep! 9-10:30 am, $20/Intro Class, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville area. 610.395.3355

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Laugh Group Meet Up - Carol Siddiqi, Yoga & Feldenkrais® Practitioner. Join us for a fun and health producing laugh/movement session that will get your endorphins flowing. This easily learned skill has powerful preventive and therapeutic values. 6:30-7:30 pm, $7.00, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area, 610.395.3355

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Awaken Thyself - Gain understanding about the path of the initiate and how the ancient path can be utilized to transform and empower in these modern times. Experience authentic Mystery School ‘Energy’ and Journey to Your Sanctuary & Higher Self. Allentown, PA area, 7 pm – 9:30 pm, $55. Leemculver@gmail.com, 610-888-4606. Weight Control Group Program – 4 sessions. Tues. September 14 & 28 and October 12th & 26. 6pm. $175 includes Manual, CDs, & DVDs. For more information or to register contact Bev Bley at C.H.A.N.G.E. 610-797-8250. 2020 Downyflake Lane, Suite 302B Allentown. The Dynamic Duo – Learn how the conscious and subconscious minds can work in unison and harmony to enhance your health, happiness and productivity. 7:30pm. $25. For more information or to register contact: Bev Bley, L.P.N., C.M.Ht. at C.H.A.N.G.E. 610-797-8250 change@4change.com. 2020 Downyflake Lane, Suite 302B Allentown Healthy Aging Seminar – Dr. Maulfair will present a seminar discussing the problems of aging including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and lack of energy. Explains the causes of these problems and they are not what you have been led to believe. Chelation therapy will be fully explained. Free as community service. 6:30. Maulfair Medical Center Auditorium, 403 North Main St., Topton. 610-682-2104

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Merging the Mind, Body and Spirit for Perfect Health - Dr. Helene Leonetti & Greg Schweitzer. Join us to learn from a medical doctor and meditation teacher the importance and how to’s of being ”in balance” to experience the essentials of self-love and the stress reduction needed for perfect health. 6:30-8:30 pm, $25, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center 610.395.3355 FREE Hypnotherapy Certification Orientation Class – Learn how to help others through hypnotherapy. 5:30 – 8:30PM. Must register to attend. For more information or to register contact: Bev Bley, L.P.N;C.M.Ht. at C.H.A.N.G.E. 610.797.8250 or email change@4change.com. Location: 2020 Downyflake Lane, Suite 302B Allentown, PA 18103\ Losing Weight Open Discussion – Complete Chiropractic will be offering a free Q&A session on Losing Weight with a Healthy Lifestyle. We will be discussing easy changes you can make to make your diet healthier, easy ways to incorporate exercise into your day and any other topic of interest to participants. 6-7:30. Complete Chiropractic, 5930 Hamilton Blvd. Suite 8 Allentown. Space is limited so please call 610-841-2204 to reserve.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Rhythms of Wellness - Suzanne Hastie. Learn 10 unique developmental rhythms in a fun way to understand yourself and children (from embryo to adulthood). Learn your strengths and how to relate to each other. 10:00 am-12:00 noon, $45, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville area. 610.395.3355 MAREA PA Energy Fest – A true celebration of Earth Friendly Living. Exhibitors, workshops & speakers on renewable energy, organic farming,

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You Snooze, You Loose Sunday September 26 - 3:30pm A Wine and Cheese party for those who “put off” until tomorrow what needs to be done today. Do you feel overloaded, rushed all the time, anxious about deadlines, or like there are not enough hours in a day? Are you always running late, stuck in a rut, pushed to the limit or spinning your wheels? Now you can turn procrastination into productivity, circumvent the consequences, increase motivation to follow through, feel calmer and more confident. Learn to increase positivity and optimism, boost and maintain your energy, sustain motivation and focus and eliminate non-productive behaviors. $20 per person or bring a friend for just $10 more. Limited enrolment ensures small group for maximum results. 2020 Downeyflake Lane, Allentown. Contact Bev Bley at C.H.A.N.G.E. Achademy 610-797-8250.

Super Sampling Saturday Saturday September 25 – 11am to 2pm Bring you questions, learn the science and leave with samples. Over 30 Supplements will be represented. Enjoy special discounts and find out more about balancing the body through supplementation and diet. Essence of Health, 750 S. 25th Street, Easton. 610252-7707

green building, alternative transportation. Music and earth art show. Wellness barn with donation based yoga classes and healing modalities. Children’s activities. See www.paenergyfest.com for details.

sAturdAY, sePtemBer 18 MAREA PA Energy Fest – see FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Women’s Wisdom & Wellness – With Dr. Helene Leonetti & Tahya Celebrate your body’s wisdom, elevate your self esteem, liberate new dimensions of self-expression. Interactive program invites you to tap into your wisdom and personal power while learning to achieve perfect health of mind/body/ spirit. 2 p.m. Fall Spiritual Holistic Expo, AgriPlex, 302 N. 17th St., Allentown, PA For more info: 610-776-7045 Last Chance Ranch Dog Adoption Day – Last Chance Ranch is a non-profit, all volunteer rescue. LCR rescues the old, the young, the injured, neglected, malnourished, abused, and forgotten. 10am – 2pm. CherryBrook Premium Pet Supplies, 459 Route 31, Washington, NJ. 908-537-2400.

suNdAY, sePtemBer 19 MAREA PA Energy Fest – see FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

From the Flush to Your Food Source – United Sludge-Free Alliance founder Darree Sicher, offers a crash course on the implications of pouring 8 million tons of sewage sludge - everything that goes down the drain of homes, businesses, industries and hospitals - on the farms and communities that grow our food and provide our water. Why is sludge called ‘biosolids fertilizer’? Learn about sewage sludge and how to protect the future of your family food source. 2-2:45pm. 2010 MAREA Sustainable Energy & Renewable Living Festival, Kempton, PA

tuesdAY, sePtemBer 21 Autoimmune Disorder Questions & Answers Dr. Tom Wachtmann, D.C. Bring your questions to learn about natural, effective treatment that has been known to help Hashimoto’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson”s and other diseases. 7:00-8:00 pm, Free, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area, 610.395.3355 Digestive Health Seminar – Dr. Maulfair will present a very special talk on digestive health problems of all kinds and their link to skin problems, fatigue, heart arrhythmias, and depressed immune function. 6:30. Free as a community service. Maulfair Medical Center, 403 North Main Street, Topton. 610-682-2104. Healthy Living Fair – Local Health related businesses are encouraged to participate and share what they have to offer our students, staff and community. 9am-3pm. Sponsored by the Student Nursing Organization (SNO) of Warren County Community College. For more information or to reserve a spot contact SNO president Gabrielle 908-303-2071, event chair Jennie 209-327-3366. A Healthier Me –Waren County Community College’s own health and weight loss campaign. It is open to students, faculty and staff, as well as, all Warren County residents. Participants must register in

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Upper Bucks, Near Lake Nockamixon 3620 Sterner Mill Road, Quakertown PA www. greenshirearts.org 215-538-0976 Please register for all activities. SPOTLIGHT: For Teens, ‘Finding your Voice’ Workshops and Music Performance - September 24 – 30. Check www.GreenshireArts.org for details. Oneray™ (on-er-ay): A Comprehensive Practice for Healing and Transformation Nine-month series, monthly classes beginning September 18. - Oneray™ (on-er-ay) is a philosophy of life and a comprehensive practice for personal transformation, healing and self-realization, using empowering techniques and practices that have proven worthy throughout the years. Students are also taught specific techniques to actively support others in their healing journey. Arlene Curley: Intuitive Healing, Reiki Master/Teacher. Details: www.oneraytransformation.com Pajama Yoga - FREE Introduction: Sept. 20, 10am – 11am- A fun weekly yoga program for children ages 3-6, and parents. Stories, games and art are used to build body awareness, confidence and overall health. You can even come in your PJ’s! Barbara Gini, Certified Children’s Yoga Teacher, Mind/Body Fitness Educator. Series: Mondays, Sept 27-Nov. 1. 10-11am. $75 S.M.Art Kids Adaptive Yoga ® - FREE Introduction: Sept. 20, 6:30-7:30pm - Adaptive yoga encourages Sensory-Motor Integration, spontaneous socialization and communication. Since children attend with their parent or caretaker, the techniques & games can be duplicated at home for reinforcement. Ages: 6-9 years Barbara Gini, Certified Children’s Yoga Teacher, Mind/Body Fitness Educator. Series: Mondays, Sept 27-Nov 1. 6:30-7:30pm. $95 (parent & child) Weight No More! Find Freedom from Overeating through Mindful Living - September 20, 27, October 4, 11 7:30pm - 9pm- Free yourself from the weight of food controlling your life by identifying your true hunger and the thought patterns that have led you to gain and hold extra weight. Identify your own emotional eating cycles, and deconstruct cravings in an effort to prevent them. Participants will create a personal wellness plan. Lisa Streetsmith: CHC, AADP, Health Counselor and Cooking Coach. Patricia M. Brody, MA, Psychotherapist. $150/series. Staying Healthy in a Stressful World - October 2, 9:30am – 5pm- Learn techniques to balance your brain, strengthen immune system, feel calmer, align muscular/skeletal systems, care for physical trauma. Combining western science, eastern philosophy, Jungian Psychology, energy healing modalities, BodyTalk has been used throughout the world with great success. Lecture, discussion, practice. Jalma Marcus: RN, MS, BodyTalk Practitioner. $150. CE credits +$25.

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Learn advanced Energy Medicines with Ria Swift. This body of work teaches people to heal themselves and each other so they can collectively heal the planet with the assistance of spiritual non-physical beings. Our goal is to empower humanity to heal itself, its community and the planet.Contact Ria Swift @ 484-767-4890 or mergeoneworld@ gmail.com.

savethedate A Natural Health Forum Wednesday, September 15 - 6pm Join us for a free, informal Question and Answer Forum with Dr. Michael Jude Loquasto ND, PHD, DC. Bring your health related questions and benefit from Dr. Mike’s 45 years of experience in Natural Health. Understand how chiropractic internal medicine, custom herbal formulations and non-invasive oral chelation can benefit you. All are welcome. Held at A Natural Health Clinic, 2571 Baglyos Circle, Suite B-27, Bethlehem. Call 484-821-1460 for more information.

savethedate Circle Of Trees Retreats Womens Weekend Retreat October 1st - 3rd 2010. Our retreat is located in the beautiful Pocono mountains in Milford, PA. We will be offering workshops in Yoga, Herbs, Holistic Health, Stress, Tarot Cards, Henna, Medicine Wheels, Drumming, Bellydancing, Massage, and Mini Spas for relaxation. There will be self guided hiking, bird watching, and just meditating by the breathtaking lake. For more info contact Marjorie Forbes Spadoni 484347-7489 or www.circleoftreesretreat.com

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person between 9-3pm, 6-7pm or Friday 9/24/2010, 10-12pm. There are many ways to earn points for your team! Weekly prizes for all members of winning teams through December 10th. For more information contact SNO president Gabrielle 908-303-2071, event chair Jennie 209-327-3366.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Explore the New Frequencies of Healing – Discover your ability to heal others and heal yourself! Learn how to completely transcend “energy healing” and “technique” and access a level of healing beyond anything anyone has been able to access prior to now. Presented by Kelly Woodruff. 7pm. $20. Pebble Hill Church, 320 Edison Furlong Road, Doylestown. Call 215 348 3428 to reserve. Effortless Meditation™ Introduction Class – Greg Schweitzer. Learn about this scientifically validated and physician recommended effortless practice that allows you to de-stress, revitalize and become healthier by taking you to a level of rest deeper than sleep! 7:30-9:00 pm, $20/Intro Class, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville area. 610.395.3355

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Effortless Meditation™ Introduction Class – Greg Schweitzer. Learn about this scientifically validated and physician recommended effortless practice that allows you to de-stress, revitalize and become healthier by taking you to a level of rest deeper than sleep! 9-10:30 am, $20/Intro Class, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville area. 610.395.3355 Everyday Happiness with EFT – Meg Deak. Learn the three components of happiness, identify and release emotional blocks to feeling happy and increase your emotional resilience with this Emotional Freedom Technique that has been clinically observed to consistently help in relieving emotional distress. 9:00 am – noon, $60, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355 Reconnective Healing Seminar Level I/II – September 25 & 26. Discover a comprehensive new spectrum of healing that includes and expands beyond any and all forms of “energy” healing. You can master this work in just one weekend! Radisson Plaza Warwick Hotel, Philadelphia. 888-374-2732.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Vegan, Gluten-free Cooking Workshop - Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla. Focus on a holistic approach to health, incorporating ancient Ayurvedic culinary spices and condiments for optimum health. The workshop includes a handout of recipes, discussion of healthy diet and digestion, and participation in cooking. 2:00-6:00 pm, $65, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center 610.395.3355 Raindrop Technique Class – Bring balance & harmony to the body by applying therapeutic grade essential oils. Class for practitioners & lay people, wonderful for family & friends to learn together. Instructor, Lucey Harley- Independent Distributor Young Living Essential Oils, trained by Raindrop Technique inventor - Gary Young - 1-5pm. $40pp, couples $70 paid in advance. Registration required. Inner Light Holistic Center, Gilbertsville. Call Lucey Harley at 610-641-1116.

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The Reconnection Seminar Level III – September 27 & 28. Discover how to bring in and activate new “axiatonial” lines of the body, allowing for the exchange – beyond energy – of light and information, the reconnection of DNA strands and the reintegration of “strings” for healing on all levels. Radisson Plaza Warwick Hotel, Philadelphia. 888374-2732.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Oxygen Therapy Benefits Talk - Dr. Tom Wachtmann, D.C. Join us to learn about the benefits and how an adequate oxygen level in your body can help ensure that you function better and are more active. 7:00-8:00 pm, Free, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area, 610.395.3355 Smoking Cessation Group Program – 3 sessions. September 28 and October 12 &26. $100 includes Manual, CDs, & DVD. For more information or to register contact: Bev Bley. at C.H.A.N.G.E. 610797-8250. 2020 Downyflake Lane, Suite 302B Allentown. Living Healthy in a Toxic World – Learn how to live healthy in a toxic world. Take the confusion out of healthy lifestyle choices. Find out how toxins affect your health; if you are a future parent you will learn how to protect your unborn child from effects of toxins. Free as community service. 6:30pm. Maulfair Medical Center, 403 North Main St., Topton. 610-682-2104.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Mindfulness-Based Program for Conscious Living - Dr. Laurane McGlynn, Clinical Psychologist. This 6 week course helps you connect with the inner voice that seeks peace, balance and equanimity and access the ability to be non-judgmental, compassionate, patient, present and aware. 6-7:30 pm, $495, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville Area, 610.395.3355

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 Finding the Goddess Within through the Power of the Horse. – A women’s equine assisted growth & learning experience. Join us for drumming, meditation and equine assisted learning activities to help you refresh, restore and reconnect with your inner power. Contact drjenniferweeks@gmail.com or www.blackhorseeap.com for more information. Fall Fashion Swap – Free accessories swap. Come find some “new to you” accessories for your Fall wardrobe. Shoes, jewelry, hair accessories, purses, belts and sunglasses accepted beginning 9/28. Contributors can then return to participate in the swap and are entered into drawing for a gift basket. Refreshments. LUX - The Eco-friendly Salon, 648 New St. Bethlehem. 610-625-4500.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8 Your Immune System and Your Health – Become familiar with your immune system and how it works. T-Cells, B-Cells, Helper Cells, Suppressor Cells and Natural Killers Cells are immune system components. These may seem complicated but when you understand their role in immune function it is easier to follow the science. The scientific community has demonstrated immune benefits with the use of certain foods. 6:30-8:00 pm. $10 include store voucher. Nature’s Way, 143 Northampton St. Easton.

ongoingevents tool for embracing spirituality. Bevnatural erly Marriner, certified Veriditas Labyrinth Facilitator at 610 625-4010. health Sunday Services – Metaphysical Please Call to Confirm Information.

DAILY Care Alternatives Volunteers – Care Alternatives is actively recruiting Reiki Practitioners, Certified Massage Therapists and Comfort Volunteers to impact the lives of Hospice patients. 866-821-1212. Bodywork & Massage – 25 different types are now available in our safe and supportive environment to help you achieve a relaxed and healthier mind, body and spirit. Call for appointment. Twin Ponds, Fogelsville area. 610-395-3355 Counseling – Teens & adults, manage stress and anxiety, relieve anger, guilt and sadness, recover from trauma, abuse and addictions; sustain positive new attitudes. Call for appointment. Twin Ponds, Fogelsville area. 610-395-3355 Chiropractic Care, Functional Diagnostic Medicine & Oxygen Therapy - Treatments help alleviate physical pain and many chronic conditions. A detailed assessment is undertaken to discover and treat the cause/s of the resulting condition and resolving the cause in a natural way. Call for appointment. Twin Ponds Center. 610.395.3355 Counseling – Teens & adults, manage stress and anxiety, relieve anger, guilt and sadness, recover from trauma, abuse and addictions; sustain positive new attitudes. Twin Ponds. 610-395-3355 Holistic Psychotherapy - A mind/ body holistic approach to healing beyond just talking or taking medications! Specializing in working with individuals with chronic medical illness and cancer. Twin Ponds, Fogelsville Area. 610.395.3355 Sound Healing Technology – Experience nights of deep healing sleep! This technology retrains your brain and central nervous system to go into the deep rest of delta sleep, which allows you to be at your best during the day. Twin Ponds, Fogelsville area. 610.395.3355 MergeOne World Group Sessions Group consciousness raising, minimizing earth changes, clearing up pollution and creating peace into the world. Local group forming. Contact Ria Swift at 610-262-3971.

SUNDAY Labyrinth Walk – 4th Sunday of every month from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Public welcome. Donations accepted to support to outside labyrynth construction project. The Labyrinth is a

and non-denominational. Rev. Lloyd Moll, Pastor - Unique Sunday services 10:30am. St. John’s Church of Faith, 607 Washington Street Allentown 610-776-7211. Energy Exchange Workshop – New time, 6:30pm on second and fourth Sundays. Learn a generic and effective way to experience and benefit from the energy of Universal Intelligence from trained and dedicated facilitators. One-on-one sessions personally tailored and confidential. Offering received. Unity of Lehigh Valley, Emmaus. 215-679-6051.

MONDAY Meditation & Buddhism classes – Current series “The Buddhist Way of Loving Kindness” -Improve relationships, awaken the compassionate heart, love without attachment. Drop in meditation classes at CACLV Community Room, 1337 E. Fifth Street. Bethlehem. Everyone welcome. Call 609-397-4828. Gentle Therapeutic Yoga – Using the Universal Principals of Alignment (TM) from the Anusara method, we bring healing to the body as we align the body in it’s most optimal blueprint of the individual bodies. Beneficial for those with pain, discomfort and injury in the body. 9:30-11am. Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth. 610-746-5852. Community Exchange Time Bank When neighbors exchange services everyone benefits. Group Orientations held on the Third Monday of each month at The Center for Healthy Aging at LV Hospital, 17th and Chew Streets, Allentown. 610-969-2486. Energy Exchange Workshop - First Monday of each month. Learn a generic and effective way to experience and benefit from the energy of Universal Intelligence from trained and dedicated facilitators. One-on-one sessions personally tailored and confidential. Offering received. 1 pm. School of Nursing auditorium; 17th and Chew Sts, Allentown. Feldenkrais Method TM of Improving Movement – Carol Siddiqi. Learn to walk effortlessly by learning gentle physical movements. Good for pain relief, balance, coordination and overcoming injuries. 10-11 am, $75/6 wks, Private sessions $75/hr. Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville area. 610-395-3355 Trager® Approach/ Mentastics Learn these simple, effortless selfcare movements which will allow you to enhance, remind and recall

feelings of ease, freedom, flexibility and joy. 11:30 am-12:30 pm, $75/ 6 wks, Twin Ponds, 610.395.3355

TUESDAY Chiropractic Care, Functional Diagnostic Medicine & Oxygen Therapy - Treatments help alleviate physical pain and many chronic conditions. A detailed assessment is undertaken to discover and treat the cause/s of the resulting condition and resolving the cause in a natural way. Twin Ponds 610.395.3355 Coordination Pattern™ Movement Mind Training – Betsy Wetzig. With simple, easy exercises, learn to understand and use the essential connection between your movement and your mind to improve the way you function, both physically & mentally. 6:45-7:45 pm, $75/6 wks, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville area. 610395-3355 Restorative Yoga – A class designed to relax and rejuvenate the body. Comfortable restorative postures are crated by using blankets, blocks and other yoga props. Gentle breathing techniques are also utilized. Learn how to open your body, relax and relieve chronic pain. No yoga experience necessary. 7:30-8:45pm $14. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 E. 4th St., Bethlehem. 610-867-9642

WEDNESDAY Max Meditation System™ - Discover how to truly meditate with the Modern Mystery School method. 7:00pm – 8:30 pm. $10. Mastery of Life Prep School, Schnecksville, PA. Lee Culver 610-888-4606. Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy - A deeper connection with self is experienced using assisted yoga techniques and elements of contemporary body-mind psychology. Focused breathing then fosters release, personal growth and healing. $80/ session. Twin Ponds, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355 Spiritual Healing and Meditation – 2nd Wednesday of the months of October thru June. 7pm-9pm. Weather permitting. Everyone is welcome. St. John’s Church of Faith, 607 Washington Street Allentown 610-791-2641

THURSDAY Max Meditation System™ - Discover how to truly meditate – easy & fun. A fusion of ancient methods. Beginners & Advanced are welcome. 7:00pm – 8:30 pm, $10. Mastery of Life Prep School, Schnecksville, PA. Contact: Lee Culver 610-888-4606

Chiropractic Care, Functional Diagnostic Medicine & Oxygen Therapy - These treatments help alleviate physical pain and many chronic conditions. A detailed assessment is undertaken to discover and treat the cause/s of the resulting condition and resolving the cause in a natural way. Twin Ponds. 610.395.3355 Gentle Therapeutic – Using the Universal Principals of Alignment (TM) from the Anusara method, we bring healing to the body as we align the body in it’s most optimal blueprint of the individual bodies. It is a practice for those that have pain, discomfort and injury in the body. 12:30-2:00 pm. Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth. 610-746-5852. Coordination Pattern™ Movement Mind Training – With simple, easy exercises, learn to understand and use the essential connection between your movement and your mind to improve the way you function, both physically & mentally. 1:30-2:30 pm, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville area. 610395-3355 Free Herbal Consultations – Learn a natural way to address health and wellness issues. Herbalist available for Free Mini Consult, Every Thursday 11am -5pm. David Harder RH (AHG) at Nature’s Way, Easton. 610253-0940. Community Exchange Time Bank When neighbors exchange services everyone benefits. Group Orientations held on the 1st Wednesday of each month 6-8pm at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenburg Campus, RT22 and Shoenersville Rd, Bethlehem. 610-969-2486.

SATURDAY Moms & Tots Moves 4 Understanding, Coordination Pattern™ Training for Movement & Mind – So much more than fun and exercise! Helps with learning and behavior styles, family communication, and improved physical condition. Every 1st & 3rd Sat., 10-11 am, $75/ 6 cl. Twin Ponds, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355 Open House/Mini Spiritual Holistic Fair – 2nd Saturday of the months of March, April, June, August, October, and November. 10:30am to 3pm. St. John’s Church of Faith, 607 Washington Street Allentown. 610-776-7211 Chiropractic Care, Functional Diagnostic Medicine & Oxygen Therapy - These treatments help alleviate physical pain and many chronic conditions. A detailed assessment is undertaken to discover and treat the cause/s of the resulting condition and resolving the cause in a natural way. Twin Ponds 610.395.3355

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Over 25 practitioners offering techniques for stress management, relaxation, movement problems, coaching, counseling, weight management, exercises including aerobics, chiropractic, food preparation and much more. Private sessions, classes, workshops and retreats. See ad, page 7.

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Specializing in Natural Medicine for over 25 years, Dr. Loquasto holds doctorates in Naturopathy, Nutrition and Chiropractic Internal Medicine. He is also a Master Herbalist as well as a certified Clinical and Dietitian Nutritionist. Dr. Loquasto offers custom formulations for specific conditions and non-invasive chelation therapy. In addition the following tests are done at the clinic: live cell microscope, circulation testing, EKG, pulmonary lung testing, bone density, x-ray, scanning for foot & ankle problems, blood pressure, blood oxygen levels and blood testing for diabetes and other health issues. The goal is to restore and/or maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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Offering our successful (FLT) First Line Therapy, and Ultra Lite therapeutic Life style programs. Our programs will help with weight concerns; blood sugar concerns, cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure. Let us help to implement healthy changes into your life. Change your life, Take back your health. Call for an appointment.

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