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he conventional wisdom states that the cumulative effects of years of wear and tear on the body will result in diminished flexibility and limitations in mobility in my future. I bought into that thinking until I began seeing a nutritionist last April. This month’s feature article on page 28 begins with the premise that creaky knees, sore hips, shoulder pain or a stiff neck can be things of the past. That is powerful statement that I am currently experiencing, and that concept disrupted my presumption that we all will experience joint pain as we age.

During a July wellness exam, my nutritionist mentioned that I really needed to get more exercise. As someone who has always been physically active, it was a bit difficult to hear that I was not doing enough to maintain my body. I was running regularly until I turned 45, when ankle pain started to be too much. Since then, I have been going to the gym regularly and my work keeps me on the go, but he told me it was really my cardiovascular workout that was lacking. I complained a bit about being over 50 and that I was concerned about hurting my joints by running as I have in the past.

He responded by stating that there was no physiological reason I could not be running at my age other than the inflammation that resulted from unhealthy foods and poor digestion. He reminded me that I had lost 30 pounds in the past 18 months, cleaned up my diet and removed a significant amount of inflammation with my supplementation and detoxification protocol. He encouraged me to try running again.

So, about a month ago, I did start jogging again and I have built up to about two miles, five days a week. The first half mile is a significant uphill climb that challenges me to get to the top and start my day positively. Guess what? No ankle pain, no knee pain, no hip pain and tons more energy throughout my day. My nutritionist was right, and then when I read our feature article, it reinforced what I just learned through experience.

Arthritis is not predestined or primarily a function of age. We have the ability to overcome arthritis and keep our joints naturally healthy. We just need to make the right choices on a regular basis. I hope this issue inspires you to strive for your best physical fitness, so you will experience pain-free living, too.

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Changing Life for the Better

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d Schicatano, a life coach and doctor of neuroscience, will present a free seminar How to Change Your Life for the Better: Steps for Lasting Change, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., September 16, at Thrive Wellness Center. This class helps answer the question, “How do we break deeply engrained patterns in order to effect long lasting changes in our life?” This interactive class uses life Dr. Edward J. Schicatano coaching strategies and sunlight hypnosis (visualization). Attendees should think about something they want to change in their life before they arrive.

Schicatano practices Neurolinguistic Programming, hypnosis, life coaching and is a Mindfulness Meditation instructor. He says, “Cutting-edge neuroscience research has consistently shown us that we can change our brains by modifying the way we think. This process is called neuroplasticity, and these changes, with practice, are easier than you think once you have the right tools and techniques. If you can change your brain, you can change your life.” He works with athletes, students, business people and individuals.

Location: 647 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. For a reservation, call 570-283-0111. See ad page 48.

Brodhead Water Conservationists Mark Year’s Successes

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he annual Brodhead Watershed Association’s Members & Friends Celebration for local environmentallyminded people will be held September 28 at Camelback Resort’s Aquatopia, in Tannersville. The evening will carry the theme “A Warming Planet: What Can We Do?” featuring keynote speaker Jacqui Bonomo of PennFuture, who will address how grassroots efforts can make a difference in climate change. There will be a silent auction, buffet dinner with dessert and cash bar.

BWA Executive Director Bob Heil says, “All great and worthy journeys start with that first step and taking action here in our communities and in our lifestyles is the most important step that each of us can make in this cause.”

This year, the event honors John Riley posthumously with the inaugural John Riley Friend of the Watershed Award. Riley, a lifelong defender of the local watershed and environment. He died in January.

Tickets are $45 for BWA members, $60 (which includes membership) for nonmembers. For information and reservations, visit Brodheadatershed.org/celebration.html.

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do Salon, in Clarks Summit, is offering red light therapy to enhance natural beauty and encourage vibrant, healthier skin.

The treatment will take multiple sessions to get the desired results, based on age and skin conditions.

The salon is offering a first month of unlimited visits (available five days per week) for $149 so clients can experience the healing possibilities.

NASA-developed near-infrared technology uses light waves to penetrate the skin’s dermis layer, stimulating cells that produce collagen to improve skin tone and texture, and control pigmentation. After exposure to the light, new collagen moves to the surface of the skin, which increases elastin, smooths the skin and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The treatments also reduce pore size and increases moisture retention. Unlike tanning beds, there is no exposure to UVA or UVB. In addition to the cosmetic benefits of red light therapy, the increased oxygenation of the skin reduces inflammation associated with acne, psoriasis and eczema helping it heal 200 percent faster than non-treated skin. Added health benefits include improvement in the circulatory system, promoting nerve health and boosting the immune system.

Location: 1149 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit. For appointments, call 570-5872355. See ad page 29.

Thermography Presentation and NEPA Screenings for Fall

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ynamic Thermal Imaging (DTI) will offer a free thermography presentation at 7 p.m., September 12, at Key to Health Chiropractic in East Stroudsburg. Thermal imaging provides no-radiation breast and full body screening and early disease detection, while being 100 percent safe and non-invasive, with no body contact or compression. It is affordable and employs female certified thermographers.

DTI Founder Robyn VanZeilen says, “Thermal scanning maximizes preventive care for breast health, is FDA-approved and available to all. Because thermography uses infrared imaging technology, at no time is there any exposure to radiation or compression, making thermal scanning safe for every man, woman and child—even nursing mothers and women with implants.”

Additionally, DTI will also offer thermography screenings at Waverly Wellness House on September 13 and at Thrive Wellness Center, in Kingston, on September 14.

Presentation location: 21 Crystal St., East Stroudsburg, PA. To reserve a seat, call 570-476-4100. To schedule a screening, call 585-734-6083 or email Info@nydti.com. For more information, visit nydti.com. See ad page 12.

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eptember 13 marks the 25th anniversary of Unity Spiritual Center’s World Day of Prayer, a 24-hour prayer vigil and meditation. Thousands of individuals and communities around the world will come together to affirm and celebrate the true spiritual nature of healing broadcast to Unity and New Thought communities and homes around the world.

Unity of NEPA, in Wilkes-Barre, will hold a prayer service with Rev. Diane Sickler at 8:00 p.m., September 12 and a live streaming of the Silent Unity Prayer Service at noon, September 13 to participate and add a local voice to the event. Individual prayer vigils are available by appointment.

Born in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Charles Fillmore founded Unity, a spiritual organization within the New Thought movement, with his wife, Myrtle Page Fillmore, in 1889. He became known as an American mystic for his intuitive guidance and his contributions to allegorical interpretations of Scripture.

Location: 140 S. Grant St. For a vigil half-hour time, call 570-8247722. For more information, visit Unity.org. See ad page 6.

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hose seeking ways to make natural lifestyle choices by using essential oils for cooking, cleaning, health, mood management, pain management and general living can find out what makes doTERRA essential oils so unique at Justus Home and Garden at noon on September 22.

“The more you know about essential oils, the more empowered you will be, states Sue Kashuba, owner of Justus Home and Garden. “These naturally occurring, volatile aromatic compounds are found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers and other parts of plants. In this class, you will find useful and impactful ways to implement, share and use doTERRA essential oils to improve your life and help your friends and family. We stock over 70 essential oils.”

Essential oils can be used for a wide range of emotional and physical wellness applications. They can be used as single essential oils or in complex essential oil blends, depending on the user’s experience and desired benefit.

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roving that eating healthy can be easy and affordable, Nearme Café in Moosic is now offering 14 healthy meals and seven snacks for $129 as part of their weekly meal plan. Order from a structured weekly menu designed to improve health, fuel weight loss or increase performance. A different lunch, dinner and snack every day is customized to individual needs. Vegan, paleo, lowcarb, and any other special need diets are welcome. Pick up on Sunday and Wednesday and then simply heat and enjoy.

Owner Chelsea Manganaro says, “Tell us your goals— allergies, weight loss, restrictive diets—no worries, we have you covered. We will help you eat healthy without the hassle that comes with planning, shopping, cooking and cleanup. Eating healthy and making good choices for your family can be difficult, and we are changing that! We are committed to Never frozen, always fresh, so therefore we are choosing two days for pick up.”

Location: 700 Main St., Moosic. PA. For more information, call 570-471-3051. See ad page 18.

Spiritual Holistic Expo Supports Enlightenment

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he Metaphysical Universal Ministry (MUM) and Metaphysical Learning Center of Allentown will host the 27th Annual Fall Spiritual Holistic Expo from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., September 15 and September 16 at the Allentown Fairgrounds AgriPlex Center. One of the largest expos of its kind on the East Coast, the expo offers knowledge and wisdom from many spiritual traditions along with the latest techniques in holistic health and spiritual development.

The expo provides an opportunity for visitors to meet with more than 160 vendors of all modalities and alternative healing methods. The keynote speaking lineup includes Laurie Moore giving a demonstration with spirit messages on both days; Fran Reilly offering a self-healing workshop and Katie Ann Dorney’s trance seminar. The large expo bookstore will also offer 50 percent off during the event, and there will also be additional free seminars and door prizes throughout the weekend.

Cost is $8. Location: 1725 Chew St., Allentown. For vendor and general information, call 610-791-2641. See ad page 7.

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Forest Bathing Program at The Lodge at Woodloch

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The Lodge at Woodloch offers complete spa programs, treatments, outdoor adventure activities, golf, classes and packages in a pristine mountain retreat environment. The award-winning property features 58 luxury accommodations, a 40,000-square-foot spa, gourmet restaurant and more.

Community Forest Bathing costs $30 for a two-hour session and includes a custom reusable water bottle. The cost to add a spa day pass will be discounted by 50 percent on those dates ($30 instead of $60). For more information and advance registration (at least 24 hours recommended), call 800-9663562 or visit TheLodgeatWoodloch.com.

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Acupuncture Alleviates Autism in Children

Meditation Improves Long-Term Cognition Cognitive gains that people experience from an intense meditation retreat can persist for at least seven years and slow age-related cognitive decline, a new study shows. Researchers from the University of California at Davis followed up with 60 people that had participated in a three-month retreat in which they meditated in a group and alone for a total of about eight hours a day.

Immediately afterwards, the meditators showed improvements in holding sustained attention— the ability to stay focused on a task or object— a key measure of cognitive function. Seven years later, researchers found that those significant gains were partly maintained, and that older participants that diligently practiced meditation didn’t show typical patterns of age-related attention declines.

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Ballet Dancing Boosts Senior Fitness and Energy Ten Australian seniors that strapped on ballet slippers and participated in Ballet for Seniors classes for three months reported feeling more fit, energetic and animated, according to research from the Queensland Institute of Technology and the Queensland Ballet. They also found that ballet improved their posture, flexibility, maneuverability and awareness.

Mastering challenging movements and sequences made the dancers happier than working at already achieved levels. Also, the group enjoyed developing supportive social bonds in get-togethers outside the dance studio.

Cruciferous Veggies May Lower Stroke Risk Elderly women that eat lots of broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and cabbage have less plaque on their carotid artery walls, reducing risk of strokes and heart attacks, a new study shows.

Researchers from the University of Western Australia surveyed 854 Australian women over the age of 70 to determine their vegetable intake, and then used sonograms to measure their carotid artery wall thickness to ascertain the severity of carotid plaque. Those eating the most cruciferous vegetables had a .05 millimeter lower carotid artery wall thickness compared to those with the lowest intake.

“That is likely significant, because a 0.1 millimeter decrease in carotid wall thickness is associated with a 10 to 18 percent decrease in risk of stroke and heart attack,” says lead study author Lauren Blekkenhorst. Other vegetables, including leafy greens and alliums like onions, were not found to have the same protective effect.

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Acupuncture reduces autism scores, according to a new meta-analysis of 27 clinical studies of 1,736 children.

Researchers from Kyung Hee University, in the Republic of Korea, found that whether acupuncture was used alone or combined with other therapies, it improved outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder as measured by the Childhood Autism Rating Scale and the Autism Behavior Checklist, without causing adverse side effects.

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Wild Berries Prove Anti-Cancer Prowess

Asthma Less Likely to Afflict Breastfed Kids

A naturally occurring compound found abundantly in wild blackcurrants, bilberries and lingonberries increases the body’s ability to prevent tumors, report researchers from the University of Eastern Finland. The color-producing pigments known as anthocyanins were found to increase the cancerfighting ability of sirtuin 6, part of a class of enzymes that regulate the expression of genes that control the function of cells via key signaling pathways. Aging causes changes in the function of sirtuins, which in turn contributes to the development of several diseases.

Anthocyanins also color other berries, and earlier research from the UK University of East Anglia found that women eating blueberries and strawberries three or more times a week slashed their risk of heart attack by a third.

A University of Amsterdam study of 960 children from 4 to 12 years old taking asthma medication found that those breastfed as infants had a 45 percent lower incidence of asthma attacks.

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New Solar Capacity Outpaced Other Fuel Sources

A United Nations-backed report, Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2018, reveals that the world invested more in solar power than any other single energy technology in 2017 and installed more new solar capacity than all other energy sources combined, including fossil fuels.

The report tally saw investors committing $279.8 billion to renewable energy overall, excluding large dams, and $160.8 billion to solar specifically. United Nations Energy Programme head Erik Solheim explains, “The extraordinary surge in solar investment shows how the global energy map is changing and more importantly, what the economic benefits are, including the creation of more better-paying, higher-quality jobs.”

China, the leader in solar and renewable investment, was responsible for more than half of the 98 gigawatts of solar capacity added last year and 45 percent of the dollars invested in renewables overall. The U.S. was second, investing $40.5 billion in renewable energy. Mexico, Australia and Sweden increased their commitments by substantial amounts—810 percent, 147 percent and 127 percent, respectively—with all three countries ranked in the top 10.

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The Humane Society Legislative Fund, the government affairs affiliate of the Humane Society of the U.S., worked with animal protection champions in both chambers and with other stakeholders to secure success on several fronts in the 2018 federal budget.

Victories include preventing the slaughter of wild horses and burros, preserving protections for carnivores on National Park Service lands in Alaska, preserving Endangered Species Act protections for Great Lakes wolves and urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restore inspection reports and enforcement records for horse shows, puppy mills, roadside zoos, laboratories and other facilities that were purged from the agency’s website in early 2017.

The budget also adds another $2 million for USDA enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act and $5 million to train and provide therapeutic service dogs for veterans and soldiers. It holds the line against cuts on many other vital fronts affecting animals, such as the Marine Mammal Commission and development of alternatives to live animal testing.

Harmful provisions still reflected in the budget include exempting concentrated animal-feeding operations from reporting toxic air emissions and maintaining a prohibition on the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate toxic lead content in ammunition and fishing tackle that poison and kill wildlife.

Farms Test Low-Tech Pesticide Alternative To make sure more beneficial bugs come to their crops to feed on pests, farmers are planting flowers in the middle of their fields. On a farm near the town of Buckingham, England, a crop of oilseed rape is planted amidst rows of wildflowers. It’s one of 14 sites in a study testing the wildflowers’ efficacy in attracting pesteating bugs, and how well they would perform in replacing toxic pesticides.

The study also includes the use of borders of wildflowers around each field, a technique farmers in the area have used for the past two decades to promote general biodiversity, though not specifically for pest control.

Researchers Ben Woodcock and Richard Pywell, of the UK Center for Ecology and Hydrology, write, “The crop protection ‘toolbox’ is becoming smaller and more vulnerable, so now is a good time to rethink our future crop protection strategies to consider the use of alternative pest control measures alongside conventional pesticides.”

Pesticide use probably won’t be eliminated completely, they say. However, by attracting pest-eating bugs—along with other techniques like breeding plants to better resist pests, using technology to better diagnose and forecast pest behavior and application systems that can apply tiny amounts of pesticide more precisely—pesticide use could be dramatically reduced.

Harsh chemicals can then serve as a last line of defense, rather than the first thing farmers reach for.

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A coalition of national environmental groups led by the National Audubon Society filed a lawsuit in May against the U.S. Department of the Interior challenging the federal administration’s move last December to eliminate longstanding protections for waterfowl, raptors and songbirds under the 100-year-old Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA).

The intent is to weaken enforcement on businesses, municipalities and individuals to prevent “incidental” deaths of birds, which would lessen requirements for their protection from electrical power lines, towers, buildings and other hazards.

The risk of liability under the MBTA has provided incentives for the oil and gas industry, wind energy development companies and power transmission line operators to work with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to minimize bird deaths.

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“One of the first conservation laws, the MBTA sparked 100 years of conservation leadership in this country,” says Sarah Greenberger, Audubon’s senior vice president of conservation policy. “It defies all facts for the Department of the Interior to suggest that this law is somehow broken when we have a century of evidence that says otherwise.”

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has denied a request by Dominion Energy, the lead builder of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, for more time to cut trees along the route. The company had to stop cutting by the end of March in order to protect migratory birds and endangered bats in the path of the project, planned to run from West Virginia to terminals in Virginia and North Carolina.

Opposing the controversial natural gas pipeline from the Appalachian Mountains to the Atlantic coast, Jamshid Bakhtiari, Virginia field coordinator for the Chesapeake Climate Action Network, says the FERC decision will delay, but not stop the project. Yet he states, “It’s a good thing. We should shoot to have more things like this happen in terms of delaying the pipeline. But it’s not a final nail, by any means, in the coffin.”

The pipeline is one of two conduits up to 42 inches in diameter for transporting fracked gas that developers want to build through the central Appalachians. It’s across terrain that critics say is both scenic and poorly suited to heavy infrastructure.

Bakhtiari’s group is part of a broad coalition of organizations, including the Sierra Club, that has mobilized to stop the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. The denial means tree clearing has to halt at least until September, and at some points on the route, until November.

Frito-Lay, Campbell Soup and other major U.S. playersin the food and beauty industries are talking more about sustainability these days. The result is adoption of innovative materials.

Tom Szaky, founder and CEO of recycler TerraCycle, advises, “Bioplastics are meant to be a solution for the world’s plastic waste problem.

However, in most cases, biodegradable bioplastics will only break down in a high-temperature industrial composting facility, not in your average household compost bin. Plus, these are not recyclable. A better solution might be to place the focus on durable bioplastics that are made from plant materials, but can still be recycled,” Entrepreneurs like Daphna Nissenbaum are taking action. As an Israeli mom, she chided her teenage son for trashing rather than recycling plastic water bottles. Yet then, she says, “I realized plastic bottles weren’t the main issue,” when she saw flexible packaging such as chip bags, candy wrappers and go-to containers crammed into the trash. Nissenbaum learned that most flexible packaging isn’t recycled and ends up in landfills, oceans and other places.

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Shoe repairs annually keep nearly 1 million pairs of shoes out of landfills and save about 1 billion animals, according to My Shoe Hospital (MyShoeHospital.com), in Austin, Texas, which express-mails shoe repair services.

The company reports that total global footwear manufacturing produces nearly 1.5 million tons of waste leather per year. Much of it can be avoided.

■ Proper maintenance starts with using a leather cleaner and conditioner, followed by applying polishes and waxes to renew color, cover scuff marks and soften the surface. A natural weatherproofing agent, like lanolin, seed oils or beeswax helps to further seal the surface to prevent water seepage.

■ In addition to resoling shoes to extend their lifespan, some repair shops offer stretching services and fitting aids to improve comfort or preserve desired shape. Shop locators are part of the Shoe Service Institute of America (ssia.info) and Society of Master Shoe Repairers (somsr. com) websites.

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Yoga Meets Life’s Essential Questions

Tapping into Our True Nature

by Michael A. Singer

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n 1972, I experienced a profound spiritual awakening and went into seclusion to focus on my inner growth.

This awakening helped me see that I’m not my mind—I am the observer of my mind.

I watched this chattering mind creating an obstacle to self-realization and true happiness. I also came to realize another clear truth: The outside world isn’t personal.

It’s unfolding according to all the forces that have taken place from the beginning

of creation. Call it science or the will of God—it doesn’t matter. What matters is we didn’t do it, and it isn’t supposed to match what we want. When we see this, we can transcend the limited mind and embrace the true nature of our being.

We’ve each developed personal likes and dislikes resulting from life experiences that have left good or unfavorable impressions within us. These impressions determine how we view the world, and they

limit our ability to enjoy life. We can begin learning how to release these impressions by letting go of the little things that irritate us for no reason—like the weather or someone’s attitude. We have a tendency to resist uncomfortable feelings, so we try to fix and control our environment. A commitment to yoga demands that we let go of our personal reactions and use each experience in life to go beyond our comfort zone.

The science of yoga is centered on realizing the essential self—the one within who is simply aware. It comes from thousands of years of enlightened beings devoting their lives to the questions: “Who am I? Why do my thoughts and emotions change so much?” This inquiry helps us find the true self inside, the self beyond personality and the mind’s fears and opinions.

Progress happens through cultivating awareness. The simplest approach is to ask: “Who is in here looking through these eyes and experiencing this world?” Don’t try to answer. Just relax back into the essence of your being—the one who sees—and experience life from this place of awareness.

When we’re clear and comfortable with who we are inside, life becomes beautiful—regardless of what is going on around us. We can then help raise the world for the better. There is freedom and peace in that.

Michael A. Singer, author of The Untethered Soul, is founder of the Temple of the Universe yoga and meditation center, in Alachua, Florida. See UntetheredSoul.com.

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Stroudsburg Yoga Teacher Knows No Bounds

by Sheila Julson

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ometimes talents that seem at opposite ends of the spectrum become beautifully intertwined into a rewarding career, and so it was for registered yoga teacher Chris Loebsack. She skillfully blends her backgrounds in science and theater, along with her passion for yoga, into Boundless Yoga Studio, a comprehensive yoga community with locations in Stroudsburg and Mt. Pocono.

Loebsack was athletic during school, but when it came to academics, she wasn’t particularly enamored with science. “Getting science credits was just something I had to do,” she recalls. Eventually she had an engaging high school science teacher that lit a spark in her, and Loebsack became intrigued by science and biology. She went on to major in biology at East Stroudsburg University, and while there, she took acting and theater classes for fun and as an outlet.

She became enthralled by the performing arts and ended up graduating with a double major in biology and theater, with concentration on acting and directing.

It was also during college that Loebsack joined her mother at a yoga class.

Burdened by the stress of college and pain from fibromyalgia, Loebsack sought reprieve and found it in yoga. After college, she worked in New York City doing acting and modeling, but after 9/11, she lost a lot of work when many production companies minimized activity for the duration of 2001.

With confusion and uncertainty consuming most Americans post-9/11, Loebsack sought solstice in yoga. She took classes at Sundari Yoga, one of the only yoga studios in the Poconos at that time.

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sack with the possibility of teaching.

“I was really shy,” Loebsack says.

“Even though I acted, it was one thing to pretend to be a character and put yourself out there behind a big costume, but the idea of putting myself out there in a real and vulnerable way horrified me. But I wanted to learn more about the practice, so I took teacher training classes. I fully embraced the teaching process, and people who talk to me now can’t believe that I was once shy.”

Loebsack purchased Sundari from Allen in 2012 and renamed it Boundless Yoga Studio to better reflect her expanded class offerings. In 2015, Loebsack opened a second location in Mt. Pocono; designed and structured for aerial and AcroYoga, a form of partner yoga that blends yoga and basic acrobatics. Today, Loebsack incorporates her biology background into teaching anatomy as part of her yoga teacher training program.

While Loebsack loves running the studio and being part of Pocono’s diverse yoga community, her wanderlust also takes her across the globe as she teaches AcroYoga for AcroYoga International. “It’s given me

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a great opportunity to see the world and coordinate with other teachers in a multicultural way, and I bring those experiences back home to the community,” she says.

Loebsack is proud of the broad spectrum of yoga instructors in the Poconos, as well as how that community has grown over the past decade. “We have wide varieties of external influences from all backgrounds and training that planted seeds in our community, particularly in our studio,” she says. “What I find interesting is the predominance of teachers that take it to the master level and include multi-disciplinary training. It’s a close community that supports each other and wants to grow together.”

That broad spectrum is reflected in Boundless Yoga Studio’s class offerings, with different styles and ambiances to suit all interests, lifestyles and physical conditions. “Some people with hectic lives and always on the run might want a moment to sit and breathe and think. Our Body Mind Meditation class has very few postures but a lot of deep relaxation—it’s like advanced napping,” she laughs. “But it allows you to calm down and regain focus.”

Yin yoga classes are primarily floorbased and consist of deep stretches done at a slower pace. Loebsack recommends yin for people with muscle tightness because it can give them a soft entry into yoga that’s not as vigorous, nor twists the body into contortions that might discourage some beginners.

There are also full-on yoga sessions for those seeking more of a physical workout. Those classes combine yoga with more traditional conditioning exercises, while still incorporating breath work and meditative qualities. The traditional flow yoga offerings seamlessly guide students from one pose to the next. The chair yoga is ideal for people with knee and back injuries and can’t get up and down off the floor easily.

AcroYoga and aerial yoga, the latter of which uses fabric hammocks as an additional tool for overall support, are also popular. “AcroYoga is about partnership development and building community through working in groups. The practice emphasizes listening and calibrating with your partner while working on strength

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training and developing communication skills,” she says.

Each class has a different ambiance, but Boundless Yoga Studio overall has an inclusive, welcoming environment.

“People can either come out and play, or be quiet and present,” Loebsack says. She continues to develop educational programming for students and teachers. “We have a beautiful community of students and teachers seeking knowledge and helping each other. The students also push teachers to grow, which helps me continue to refine my own knowledge and bring new offerings to the curriculum.”

Boundless Yoga studio has also grown as a respected educational institution for yoga teachers, drawing people from hundreds of miles to their teacher training weekends.

Upcoming classes include Restorative Training, led by registered yoga teacher and artist Tracy Gross, September 14 through 16; Reiki training, also led by Gross, begins September 22; and the 250hour yoga teacher training program starts September 28 and runs through May 19.

The chair yoga studies program takes place November 2 through 4. The chair yoga studies program also attracts health care workers seeking to help patients improve mobility through simple chair exercises.

Boundless Yoga Studio is located at 823-F Ann St., Stroudsburg, and 1444 Pocono Blvd., Ste. 106, Mt. Pocono. For more information, call 570-664-0956 or visit BoundlessYogaStudio.com.

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WHY OUR BODY LOVES YOGA

Gentle Poses Foster Flexibility

by Marlaina Donato

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lthough media coverage of yoga often highlights advanced yoga poses, the practice is not reserved solely for super-flexible folks. Benefits are available to everyone of any age or physical type.

“Many people assume that yoga requires the ability to be a contortionist.

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Kimberly Carson, of Mindful Yoga Works, in Portland, Oregon. Springing from the theory that half of our capacity to become more flexible lies less in the muscles than in the nervous system, this calming practice helps the body release tension and achieve a suppler state.

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a significant effect. Gentle, regular practice can improve range of motion, increase muscle strength and promote circulation of the synovial fluid surrounding joints that supplies oxygen and nutrients to cartilage.

“Basic yoga is just as beneficial as more advanced ideas of yoga, especially in terms of body awareness,” says Piper Abbott, an integrative yoga therapist and teacher who owns Burlington Yoga, in Burlington, Vermont. “Where our attention goes, energy flows. When we’re holding a posture and directing this focused awareness into the sensation of a stretch, we’re learning to read our body.”

Agility is usually associated with muscles and joints, but underlying flexibility goes deep to further enhance wellness. Stiff muscles often go hand-inhand with stiff arteries, for example, but appropriate exercise can have a positive effect there, too.

According to studies by physical therapist Miriam Cortez-Cooper, Ph.D., and her colleagues during her tenure at the University of Texas at Austin, stretching exercises performed for 11 weeks improved flexibility of the carotid artery—the main vessel that transports blood to the brain—by 23 percent. Such an increase did not result from aerobic exercise or strength training.

Every Body Can Benefit “Yoga is truly for any and every body.

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props such as blocks and straps can provide support to encourage experimenting while ensuring a safe approach,” says Anna Guest-Jelley, CEO of Curvy Yoga, in Portland, Oregon. She loves sharing the value of yoga with people of all sizes. “What’s important is working wherever you are within your current range of motion, so your body can open to new movements appropriately.”

Maintaining a regular practice offers an opportunity for individuals living with chronic pain or undergoing cancer treatment to feel more at ease. “Even in cases of severe fibromyalgia, some movement is better than none, and can foster better sleep. Restorative sleep can help to heal microtears in muscles, which can be common. Non-goal-oriented yoga also offers layers of benefits for cancer patients, both supporting physical function, as well as offering a way to practice kindness towards the body/mind during tough times,” says Carson.

For seniors, yoga is an excellent way to foster better flexibility, even in the presence of osteoarthritis. Studies conducted by Dr. Sharon Kolasinski, of the University of Pennsylvania, found that Iyengar yoga reduced joint stiffness and pain reduction during an eight-week period in people with knee osteoarthritis. Chair yoga, though popular with seniors, can introduce unnecessary risk if not tailored appropriately for those with osteoporosis, Carson cautions. “It’s important for older adults to find classes taught by appropriately trained instructors. Inappropriate chair sitting itself can compromise bone health, so teachers trained in spinal health and planes of action are recommended.”

No matter the level of an individual’s agility, improved flexibility is a boon, especially when it goes beyond the physical to embrace mental and spiritual aspects. Abbott remarks, “Yoga has taught me not only how to move and relate to my body, but how to gracefully adjust to change and the challenges of life.”

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hile interest in traditional yoga remains strong, a groundswell of new styles looks to accommodate our changing times. With approaches ranging from yoga designed for curvy women to paddle board yoga, there is something for everyone.

“I can see a definite trend of mixing yoga with all sorts of new activities and passions,” says Sophie Parienti, founder of Yogi Times magazine and website, in Los Angeles. “I always keep an open mind. Whether it is acro yoga or art yoga, if it becomes a way to commit to a personal practice, why not?”

Innovative styles are on the upswing, including yoga blended with Pilates, resistance training and dance forms like ballet. “Yoga has been evolving since its origins and these variations on the traditional practice show exciting creativity and invite in people

Marlaina Donato, a freelance writer and multimedia artist, also authors books on spirituality and alternative health. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

Yogi Times Top 10 Styles Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Bikram and Hot, Hatha, Kundalini, Iyengar, Tantra, Ayurveda, Yin, Restorative

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that are new to yoga. In particular, we’re excited to see yoga offerings that increase inclusion and accessibility to a wider and more diverse student base. Practitioners can only benefit from this direction,” notes Kerry Maiorca, chair of the Yoga Alliance and founder of Bloom Yoga Studio, in Chicago.

Newer forms of yoga are affirming that bodies of all shapes, sizes and ages can reap benefits. Moms-to-be can enjoy prenatal yoga designed to strengthen the body for childbirth, and aqua yoga—especially in a heated indoor pool—is helpful for those with physical challenges. Chair yoga is popular in corporate settings and senior centers.

A decade ago, high-energy styles like power yoga were taking center stage; the current trend is toward gentler forms like restorative and yin. Instructors are prioritizing the safety and comfort of students.

“There is an emphasis now on the quieter styles of yoga, the introspective meditative forms. Many teachers are being trained to modify poses,” says Maiorca. “A big focus right now is trauma sensitivity—and how and if to use touch as an instructor, underscoring the message that we are safe on the yoga mat.”

The future of yoga is inspiring given the coexistence of tradition and modernization. “Yogis by nature are seekers and love exploring the new and original as part of the journey,” advises Parienti. “Focus on feeling good, whatever form it takes or whatever name it carries.”

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attention: precise alignment of the body; holding of the asanas; 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.

Aerial: Originated in California and now

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oga, a holistic art and practice that originated some 5,000 years ago in India, aims to integrate mind, body and spirit. The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit root yuj, meaning to yoke or unite, and refers to the joining of body with mind and mind with soul to achieve health, balance, tranquility and enlightenment.

Individuals of every age and physical condition can benefit from the regular practice of yoga, which has been proven to

enhance flexibility, strength, stamina and concentration. Using a combination of asanas, or postures, and breathing techniques, yoga works to induce deep relaxation and reduce stress, tone the body and organs, increase vitality, and improve circulation and energy flow. Uplifting and meditative, yoga can be applied as a spiritual practice, as well.

Although many schools, or styles, of yoga exist, most differences derive from the primary focus of the practitioner’s

in several countries. Sometimes branded as AntiGravity Yoga, aerial incorporates traditional yoga asanas with the use of a hammock or sling and combines elements of Pilates and dance. This style is said to deliver benefits on emotional and psychological levels and has a fun component.

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.

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is practiced in water—a warm indoor pool or natural body of water. Asanas are adapted to work with the buoyancy provided by water and have a positive effect on joints. This form is a viable option for older individuals or anyone else with physical conditions that prevent them from practicing land yoga. Its benefits include lymphatic stimulation and improved range of motion.

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.

Chair: Practiced sitting or standing, it uses a chair as a support/

prop. Asanas are adapted from traditional hatha yoga. It benefits older individuals and those that are body-challenged. Flexibility is enhanced, as well as mind-body awareness.

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 to learn basic poses and relaxation techniques.

Hot Yoga: Hot yoga is performed in a heated

room using varying temperatures and yoga poses. A Bikram yoga room is set at a minimum of 105° Fahrenheit with about 40 percent humidity, performing 26 prescribed asanas. Both forms of heated yoga help to speed up metabolism and improve circulation.

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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 that wish to deepen their physical and spiritual awareness.

Iyengar: Noted for precise align-

ment 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 his 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.

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.

Prenatal: This yoga style is specifically tailored for pregnant women during all stages of pregnancy. Its combination of stretching, focus and breathwork make it ideal for improving strength and decreasing stress levels in preparation for childbirth. It might also alleviate pregnancy-related headaches, nausea and back pain.

Restorative: Distinguished by the use of

props, this form of yoga aims to relax the muscles, calm the mind and open up the body through slow movements and passive stretching.

Maintaining balance and holding gentle stretches for up to 20 minutes is made easier through the use of blocks, bolsters and blankets that support deep relaxation.

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Aqua: Also known as water or pool yoga. Aqua yoga

Integral: A gentle style of yoga

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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.

SUP: An acronym for stand up paddleboard, SUP yoga can be practiced on a lake or other calm body of water. Hatha and vinyasa asanas are employed with the intention of challenging the practitioner to distribute their weight to maintain balance.

Benefits include improved core strength, circulation and balance.

Yin: Developed by yoga teachers Paulie Zink and Paul Grilley to improve joint mobility and flexibility through holding asanas for up to five minutes or longer, yin yoga complements more intense practices such as Bikram, increases circulation in connective tissue and fosters inner stillness.

Please note: The contents of this Yoga Glossary are for informational purposes only. The information is not intended to be used in place of a visit or consultation with a healthcare professional. Always seek out a licensed, certified or otherwise professionally qualified practitioner to conduct a selected treatment.

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discover their bliss. The Sanskrit word svaroopa means “the true nature of being”, and Svaroopa yoga is sometimes called the yoga of alignment and compassion. Attention to alignment in specifically chosen poses helps to soften the body’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.

Viniyoga: A transformative, slower and more individualized form of yoga that emphasizes gentle flow and coordinated breath with movement, Viniyoga is holistic in its approach and teaches the student how to apply the yoga tools of poses, chanting, breathing and meditation. Function is stressed over form in this style. Viniyoga is recommended for beginners and seniors, as well as those in chronic pain or healing from injury or disease.

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es breath to movement. Vinyasa yoga poses incorporate alignment principles and are woven together in a flowing practice that is both intense and dance-like. Translated from Sanskrit, Vinyasa means “without obstacle”. The style is best suited to energetic, physically fit students.

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The term “arthritis” can conjure images of aging cartilage worn thin by years of overuse. Yet this common type, known as osteoarthritis, is just one of many joint pain culprits. Rheumatoid arthritis, which manifests in swelling and pain in the hands, wrists, feet or toes, arises when the body’s immune system attacks

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One in two men and two in three women 65 or older may have it, estimates a recent Boston University study. Due to increasing obesity rates and autoimmune disorders, it’s also impacting 8 million Millennials, reports the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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It’s an epidemic no one is talking about,” says Dr. Susan Blum, a Rye Brook, New York, physician and author of Healing Arthritis: Your 3-Step Guide to Conquering Arthritis Naturally.

About 65 percent of patients try to treat joint pain with daily anti-inflammatory drugs that can damage the stomach and kidneys. Many work and exercise less due to pain, making arthritis the leading cause of disability. More than 1 million undergo expensive, risky surgeries annually, with hip and knee replacements performed twice as often now as in 2000.

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itself, destroying tissue around the joints.

Spondyloarthritis inflames the spine and sometimes the eyes and gut. Infections like Lyme disease, parvovirus and hepatitis B can also ignite arthritic joint pain.

Inflammation may exacerbate them all, so an anti-inflammatory program can typically provide relief, says Blum. Serious forms might require more aggressive treatments; a visit with an integrative clinician is an important first step.

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About one-third of obese people have arthritis, and research shows that with every pound lost, joint pain diminishes— the lighter the load, the less the pressure on joints. A Wake Forest University study of knee osteoarthritis patients showed that with each 10 pounds lost, 40 pounds of pressure is lifted from the knee.

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Although conventional medicine maintains that drugs, surgery and reduced activity are inevitable, a new generation of clinicians disagree. They’ve seen how by losing weight, fighting inflammation with wholesome food and supplements, exercising smart and exploring science-backed integrative therapies, patients can manage the root causes of joint pain and find relief.

“We have many tools at our disposal to halt or slow the progression of arthritis so most people never have to have surgery,” says Doctor of Naturopathy Casey Seenauth, a staff physician at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine Pain Relief Center, in Tempe, Arizona.

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“But it’s not simply about the load on the joints,” says Blum.

Fat cells release compounds called inflammatory cytokines, which can boost inflammation and pain. And new research from the University of Rochester, in New York, suggests that obesity may also impair the gut microbiome (beneficial bacteria lining the gastrointestinal tract), further exacerbating arthritis.

“There is no doubt that the gut bacteria are involved in the onset and perpetuation of inflammation and pain in arthritis,” says Blum.

When researchers fed mice the equivalent of a “cheeseburger and milkshake” diet for 12 weeks, doubling their body fat, they found more pro-inflammatory bacteria in their colon, more cartilage deterioration than in lean mice and more inflammation in their knees.

Healing the Gut Heals Joints Blum explains that dysbiosis, an overgrowth of harmful bacteria in the intestinal tract, can damage its fragile lining, allowing bits

of bacteria to enter the bloodstream and ignite an autoimmune response. Dysbiosis can be kick-started by antibiotics, drugs like proton pump inhibitors, bad diet or stress, says Blum, who battled autoimmune arthritis after her son had a traumatic accident.

For curbing arthritis through the gut microbiome, the science is young. A few small human studies conducted in China and Finland suggest that ingesting specific strains of Lactobacillus (including casei, acidophilus, reuteri and rhamnosus) and Bifidobacterium (bifidum and infantis) may decrease inflammation and pain associated with arthritis.

In the University of Rochester study, overweight mice fed prebiotics (indigestible fibers that good bacteria feed on) had less arthritis progression.

Blum recommends taking antimicrobial herbs like oregano oil to heal a gut overgrown with bad bacteria and a highquality probiotic supplement to replenish good bacteria. She also suggests ditching processed food and products with refined sugar, along with known allergens like gluten, soy and dairy, which can spawn

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Exercise Smart

When joint pain begins to flare up, a carefully chosen workout may be exactly what’s needed for relief. A.J. Gregg, a chiropractor in Flagstaff, Arizona, says, “There is an element of ‘use-it-or-lose it’.” The proper exercise depends partly on which joints are affected. He notes that properly executed strength training exercises like lifting weights can stabilize muscles around joints, easing strain and preventing arthritis from accelerating. Low-impact aerobic exercises like cycling or swimming can fuel the production and flushing of fluids through the joints without overloading them. Tai chi can improve range of motion. Even running, long falsely maligned as a precursor to arthritis, can help prompt cartilage cells to divide and replenish faster, research suggests.

A study of 75,000 runners by researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, in California, found that they were less likely to develop osteoarthritis of the knee than less active people. A subsequent paper by University of Illinois researchers found that while each running step levels more force on joints than

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a walking step, the foot hits the ground less often, so when it comes to wear and tear, it approximates the effect of walking.

“Running doesn’t set people up for earlier development of osteoarthritis, and can in fact be protective,” says Gregg, stressing that proper form, a soft running surface and moderation are all important.

Regenerative Injections

For more advanced cases of osteoarthritis, Seenauth recommends regenerative injections such as prolotherapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. For PRP, doctors draw some of the patient’s blood and spin it down with a centrifuge to isolate platelets loaded with growth-promoting compounds. Then, they inject the platelets into the joint. A study of 78 patients with knee osteoarthritis published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine found that those receiving one or two PRP injections had significantly less pain and better function six months later, while the placebo group worsened. In prolotherapy, doctors inject natural substances like dextrose and saline into the joint two to three times for six to eight weeks to promote production of collagen and other tissue-regenerating compounds.

“Rather than inject a steroid, which provides a short-term fix by suppressing the immune response, we inject a concentrated solution that ignites the body’s natural healing response,” says Seenauth.

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a University of York meta-review of 114 studies exploring 22 integrative or complementary therapies for arthritis, including strength and aerobic exercise training, found acupuncture to have the most studies completed and the most promising results.

“Acupuncture can be considered as one of the more effective physical treatments for alleviating osteoarthritis knee pain in the short term,” concluded the authors.

University of Auckland researchers, in New Zealand, recruited 42 rheumatoid arthritis patients and assigned half to a program of mindfulness-based stress reduction, described by researchers as “the cultivation of nonjudgmental attention to unwanted thoughts, feelings and bodily experiences via meditation.”

While the meditation group saw no change in levels of inflammatory markers in the blood or the number of swollen joints, they did report significantly less morning stiffness, tenderness and pain.

The patients, in essence, trained themselves to experience their symptoms differently.

“Pain is not just about nerves detecting a noxious stimulant and sending the signal to your brain. The brain has a whole system for processing these signals, and is also informed by your experiences, emotions and cognition,” says Seenauth, who recommends mindfulness meditation to all of his patients.

“With the right nutrition, therapies and state of mind,” he says, “you can significantly reduce the impact joint pain has on your life.”

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inflammation. Avoid nightshade vegetables like tomatoes, potatoes and peppers, which anecdotally have been suggested to aggravate joint pain. Overall, strive for a plant-based diet high in fiber, colorful, antioxidant-rich vegetables and “good” fats. One recent Michigan State University study found that when osteoarthritis patients switched to a plant-based diet for six weeks, they experienced less pain than those in the meat-eating control group.

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Curcumin:

Derived from turmeric (Curcuma longa), this bright yellow culinary spice has been used as an anti-inflammatory agent in Asia for centuries.

Today, it’s used as an alternative to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), which can wreak havoc on the stomach and kidneys if taken long term, according to Naturopath Casey Seenauth. One industry-sponsored review concluded that 1,000 milligrams (mg) per day of curcumin can rival a NSAID like Advil for relief of pain and inflammation.

Collagen or gelatin: Integrative medi-

cine practitioners have long prescribed gelatin powder made from animal connective tissue to provide the nutrients required for joint regeneration. Supplement makers have developed arthritis-specific collagen supplements in which the gelatin is broken down for better absorption. A Chinese study of 500 rheumatoid arthritis patients found that collagen derived from chicken cartilage improved symptoms of pain, stiffness and swelling in joints. Plant-based options are available.

Glucosamine: This classic tissue-building block has been shown in multiple studies to slow cartilage loss associated with osteoarthritis. Taken long enough, it can also ease pain, says Seenauth. “People often take it, don’t feel anything right away and quit. Give it time.” He recommends 2,000 mg per day for at least six to eight weeks.

Fish oil: Omega-3 fatty acids like eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexae-

noic acid (DHA) are established anti-inflammatories. A Korean University review of 10 trials involving nearly 400 rheumatoid arthritis patients found that those taking more than three grams per day of omega-3 fatty acid supplements reduced their reli-

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Probiotics: While their impact on pain

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Benefits of Tai Chi

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ay the word exercise and many people immediately think of sweating in a gym and long, boring hours of treadmills and weight lifting, which few people enjoy, but do out of a sense of duty.

Centuries ago, the Chinese studied the biomechanics of human movement and the movement of animals in nature and then expressed that movement in their martial arts. Tai chi chuan translates as “grand” or “supreme ultimate fist” and is the pinnacle of Chinese martial arts.

Often confused with qi gong, the movements in tai chi are used for selfdefense. The movements of qi gong look similar but have no martial application.

Both disciplines seek to cultivate this phenomenon called chi. Chi is a life force energy that flows in pathways in the body called meridians.

When this chi flow is blocked or sluggish, it can contribute to many disease processes in the body. Acupuncturists work with this energy to help the body maintain

or regain health. Tai chi and qi gong move the body in specific patterns to enhance this chi flow.

While the practice of tai chi is done at a slow pace, it is not as easy as it looks. The focus on proper body alignment and its slower pace protects the body from injury and allows its practice by people of all ages and conditions. Its benefits of leg strengthening, increased flexibility and improving balance are especially important for the older generation. In fact, studies have shown that those over the age of 55 who practice tai chi on a regular basis have a much lower incidence of falls and fractures.

Benefits for all ages include cardiovascular, such as lowering of blood pressure, improved bone strength, reduction in arthritic pain, decreased levels of depression and increased immune function.

Tai chi is also a moving meditation; therefore, all benefits of meditation apply.

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for the stressors of the day to interfere.

The mental challenge of remembering the application and sequence of movement exercises the mind as well as the whole body.

Tai chi instruction at Asian Institute begins with the basics of posture, movement and breathing. The beginner form taught is known as the Mainland 24 Short Form. It is a form that all the various tai chi families created as an “ambassador” form to present basic concepts of tai chi.

Continuing study of our tai chi system introduces a very old style long form, as well as broad, straight and sword forms, two person drills and two person combat form.

However, just learning and practicing short form will impart a lifetime of benefit.

The system taught at Asian Institute follows the teachings of Peter Kwok, a grandmaster from Taiwan, a brilliant and cultured man who was conscious of preserving the originality of the old masters.

Martial arts can very easily be corrupted from their originality, so we present them in as pure a form as possible.

Tai chi is referred to as an “internal” (focused on chi cultivation and preservation) martial art. Hsing Yi and bagua are the other two internals and are complementary to tai chi. Shaolin Kung Fu, an external system more focused on aerobic and muscular training, is great for the young and young at heart.

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Build a Bento Box Lunch for Kids Pack Five Foods for Fun, Flavor and Health

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ld-style rectangular metal lunchboxes are passé. New, convenient compartmentalized containers inspired by the Japanese bento box and Indian tiffin allow parents to pack up to five different, colorful and healthy items for a child’s lunch with less plastic wrapping to separate foods. It dovetails exactly with what nutrition professionals recommend.

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“People usually eat with their eyes,” says Allison Forajter, a clinical dietitian at Community Hospital, in Munster, Indiana. “The more color and variety presented the better.”

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grains, and inserts a surprise treat for a total of five selections. “One easy and inexpensive way to boost protein is through low-fat dairy options like milk, yogurt, string cheese or cottage cheese. For children that like meat and poultry, roasted chicken and low-sodium deli turkey are delicious options. This is where I like to work in leftovers, so last night’s entrée may be the filling for today’s lunchbox mini-tacos. For a high-protein vegetarian/vegan option, beans/legumes are a favorite, whether in dips, salsas, salads or pastas,” she says.

Forajter recommends exploring varied colors of the same type of fruits or vegetables. Offer green and purple grapes or red, yellow, green and orange bell pepper strips, and ask kids if each color tasted different. Including unusual fruits or vegetables can be a learning experience for the whole family. “Try purple and orange cauliflower or red, yellow, white or purple carrots,” she suggests.

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Protein: turkey breast, chicken breast, hardboiled egg cut in half, nuts, beans, almond butter, string cheese, yogurt Fruit: blueberries, apple slices, plums, grapes—something easy for kids to eat Vegetable: carrots, English cucumbers, celery sticks, bell pepper strips—easy finger foods; kids might eat more veggies if provided with a dip such as hummus or natural homemade ranch dressing Whole grain: ancient or whole grain crackers, pita bread, non-GMO blue corn chips

Treat: a happy surprise could be a piece of wrapped dark chocolate, a crayon or a funny, loving or encouraging note from a parent

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“When children are fueled with nutritious foods, they are more alert and focused throughout the day, leading to better behavior, concentration and test scores,” says Grainger. “They also have the opportunity to fill up on many of the essential vitamins and minerals often lacking in away-from-home meals. I’ve found that my children are hungrier at lunch than at other meals, so they tend to fill up on whatever is being offered.”

Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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“emotional nutrition”, as well. She might include a piece of chocolate or a cookie, but the surprise doesn’t have to be food.

“A note or picture from you written on your child’s napkin adds a special touch.

It lets them know you’re thinking about them and gives them a feeling of security throughout the day,” she says.

Parents faced with the daily round of lunch packing may benefit from the system of five. Each item goes into a separate compartment in the bento, box-style lunchbox.

Many also offer a space for a “chiller” to keep foods safely cool.

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GOOD BOX LUNCH IDEAS Healthy Sides: Cooked corn on the cob, pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries, apple slices with or without almond butter

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Kelly Kwok, cookbook author and mother of two schoolchildren in Buffalo, New York, shares many perfect-for-a-lunchbox recipes on her blog LifeMadeSweeter.com.

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Egg ‘Salad’ Sandwich Kwok makes a healthier egg salad sandwich for her children by blending scrambled eggs with Greek yogurt, Dijon

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arah Britton, a plant-based holistic nutritionist who blogs at MyNewRoots. org, lives near Toronto, Canada, with her husband and school-age son. Like all mothers, she faces the challenge of packing her child’s lunch. These three recipes can be made ahead of time and come from her new book Naturally Nourished: Healthy, Delicious Meals Made with Everyday Ingredients.

3 Tbsp coconut oil 1½ tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tsp dried dill 4 tsp onion powder 1 tsp fine sea salt 3 cups (2 15-oz cans) chickpeas, drained and rinsed Preheat the oven to 400° F. In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil over low heat. Whisk in the lemon juice, dill, onion powder and salt.

Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm. Keep in mind that the chickpeas will crisp up outside of the oven, so it’s okay if they’re still a little soft when finished roasting.

Spread the chickpeas out on a clean kitchen towel and rub them dry, discarding any loose skins (chickpeas will not crisp in the oven if wet). Place the chickpeas in a large bowl and toss with the coconut oil mixture.

Sour Cream and Onion Chickpea Crisps Yields: 4 to 6 servings These vegan crisps have the flavor of sour cream without the sour cream. Make a double batch to have extra to garnish salads and soups as a gluten-free, highprotein crouton replacement.

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Spread the chickpeas on a large rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, 25 to 35 minutes.

Remove the chickpeas from the oven and let them cool. Serve at room temperature.

Store in an airtight glass container at room temperature for up to one week.

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Toasted Walnut Brownie Bite Dough Yields: 1 pound dough Brownie Dough 1½ cups raw, unsalted walnuts ¾ cup, cocoa powder 2 cups soft dates (preferably Medjool) Preheat the oven to 350° F. Place the walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until lightly colored and fragrant, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.

In a food processor, pulse the walnuts until they are finely ground. Add the cocoa and salt. Pulse to combine.

Pit the dates and add them one at a time through the feed tube of the food processor while it’s running. The resulting mixture should resemble cake crumbs but, when pressed, will easily stick together (if not, add more dates).

Use the dough to make the Brownie Bites. Leftover dough (one-third of the batch) will keep in the freezer for up to one month.

Toasted Walnut Brownie Bites Yields: about 10 balls (servings) ⅓ batch (about ⅓ lb) of brownie dough Shape the dough into 10 small, bite-size balls. Freeze the balls until ready to eat.

Store in the freezer for up to one month.

Vanilla Coconut Brownie Bites Yields: about 10 balls (servings) ⅓ batch (about ⅓ lb) of brownie dough 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 3 Tbsp unsweetened, desiccated coconut, toasted Combine the dough with the vanilla and 1½ teaspoons of the coconut, using both hands to fully incorporate the ingredients.

Shape the dough into 10 small, bite-size balls, then roll them in the remaining coconut.

Freeze the balls until ready to eat. Store in the freezer for up to one month.

1 tsp pure vanilla extract ½ cup unsulfured dried fruit (raisins, dates, figs, prunes, apricots, cranberries or a combination), roughly chopped 1½ cups puffed, whole-grain cereal (such as rice puffs) ¼ tsp flaky sea salt Preheat the oven to 325° F. Line a brownie pan with parchment paper.

Place the oats and almonds on a rimmed baking sheet, trying to keep them as separate as possible, and bake, stirring once or twice, until the oats are golden and have a toasted aroma, 12 to 15 minutes.

Remove from the oven, let cool and roughly chop the almonds.

In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil over low heat. Add the honey, tahini and vanilla; whisk thoroughly until fully combined.

Remove saucepan from the heat.

In a large bowl, combine the cooled oats and chopped almonds with selected dried fruit, puffed cereal and salt. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry and stir quickly to mix.

Spoon the mixture into the prepared brownie pan and, using slightly damp hands, press it firmly into the pan, especially around the edges and corners.

Set the pan in the fridge for a couple of hours to firm up, then remove and slice into 14 bars.

Store the bars in a tightly sealed container in the fridge for up two weeks or wrap them individually for to-go snacks.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Free Intro to the Metabolic Reboot – Reboot your metabolism to reduce inflammation, support healthy digestive function, balance hormones, and melt the pounds off! Learn how certain food choices and cutting calories can negatively affect your insulin and hormone levels preventing you from losing weight. 6PM. House of Nutrition, 50 Main Street, Luzerne. RSVP 570-714-0436

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 7 Amazing Bag Rummage Sale – Fill a bag of items for one price. Household items, clothes, shoes and more. 9am-noon for $5; noon-3pm for $4 and 3pm6pm for $3. Unity of NEPA, 140 Grant St, Wilkes Barre. 570-824-7722

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Nutrition & Body Chemistry – Learn the effect of the twenty-one chemical elements on colon health, how soft tissue is built, the importance of electrolytes and the importance of bone builders and blood builders. Learn how nutrition affects the nervous system and the endocrine system. 9:30am-1:30pm. $325 for 9/9 and 9/16 dates. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston. 570-283-0111

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savethedate PRENATAL YOGA SERIES MONDAYS SEP 10 THRU OCT 10 Discover the physical and mental benefits of prenatal yoga during pregnancy, which yoga poses are safe when you’re pregnant, and how the use breath can calm your body and mind. We guide you through a class specifically designed for the journey of pregnancy, and help you connect with your baby and prepare you for childbirth.

Yoga can also alleviate many of the discomforts of pregnancy such as nausea, constipation, varicose veins, swelling, back pain and sciatica. $100/6wks. RSVP and Doctors note required.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Unity World Day Prayer – Unity churches worldwide celebrate finding peace right where you are each year at this time with the worldwide World Day of Prayer. This year’s intention to engage people all over the world with renewed spiritual energy to pray peace, be peace and do peace. 8pm. Unity of NEPA, 140 Grant St, Wilkes Barre. 570-824-7722.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 PEMF Open House – Do you suffer from discomfort due to inflammation or have challenges with muscle stiffness, limited range of motion, or circulatory issues? PEMF is a non-invasive and gentle treatment to improve circulation, increase oxygen to the cells and reduce pain and inflammation. 15 min apts 9am-8pm. $20 must RSVP. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111.

Unity World Day Prayer – Unity churches worldwide celebrate finding peace right where you are each year at this time with the worldwide World Day of Prayer. This year’s intention to engage people all over the world with renewed spiritual energy to pray peace, be peace and do peace. Noon. Unity of NEPA, 140 Grant St, Wilkes Barre. 570-824-7722.

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savethedate RESTORATIVE YOGA TEACHER TRAINING SEPTEMBER 14-16 An 18-hr comprehensive experiential immersion designed to give the current teacher or serious student and in-depth guide through the techniques and practices of restorative yoga.

Restorative yoga is a style of yoga that uses props and supports that allows the practitioner to hold poses for a longer period of time without strain, promoting deeper relaxation and creating a space for healing. This allows students relief from stress, including the stress of trying to achieve a posture. This course may be taken for CE credits or as an immersion. Boundless Yoga Studio 823-F Ann Street, Stroudsburg. 570-664-0956.

savethedate THE AROMA FREEDOM TECHNIQUE IMMERSION SATURDAY, SEPT 14 • NOON-4PM As a Certified AFT Practitioner & Instructor I will lead you not only through the history and premise of the Aroma Freedom Technique, but also provide plenty of opportunities for you to experience, practice and even see how to use AFT in a group setting. This class is perfect for those who want to work on personal development. Materials and Oils provided. Scranton. If you have any questions, please contact me at raesweeny@ hotmail.com or 570-575-3077.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Light Therapy Explained – Hana will explain and demonstrate the effectiveness of light therapy skin treatment, wound healing, treatment for broken bones, bruises, and much more. 1pm. $20 with RSVP. Lynn’s Healing Zone, 106 Shook Rd, Suite 101, Hawley. 570-234-8568

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Steps for Lasting Change – Break deeply engrained patters in order to effect long lasting changes in your life. Class is interactive and utilizes life coaching strategies and visualization. Attendees should think about something they want to change in their life before they come. 2-5pm. Free. Call to register. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston. 570-283-0111

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Apples Abound – A unique program series for children ages 3-6 and a guardian that offers learning about the natural world. Visit the apple trees and learn what creatures depend on them. We will also be making & tasting applesauce. $40/6 classes every other Monday from 9/17 to 11/26 1-2:30pm. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Ctr, 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Twp. 570-842-1506.

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Mushroom Walk – A leisurely walk in search of mushrooms. Herbalist Nathaniel Whitmore will show participants identification techniques and will discuss how to tell the difference between poisonous and non-poisonous mushrooms. 16 and above. $10 w/RSVP. 5:30-7pm. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Ctr, 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Twp. 570-842-1506.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Essential Oils 101 – Learn the basics of essential oils, including how to choose essential oils; safety guidelines; how oils can be used therapeutically.

Gain a greater understanding of the every day uses for 11 common essential oils for in the home and on the body. 6:30-8pm. $10. RSVP. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111.

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Thyroid Health Seminar – Learn why you are taking thyroid hormones and still feeling miserable.

The role of your gut and your immune system.

Natural solutions to help your thyroid problem.

How your brain is involved in controlling your thyroid hormone and much more. 6:30pm. Waverly Wellness House 1102 Lily Lake Road Waverly.

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10/20 at the Weis in Honesdale and 11/17 at P & R Grocery in Eynon. $90 for all three trips or $32, for one. Must be paid with RSVP. Lynn’s Healing Zone, 106 Shook Rd, Suite 101, Hawley.

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savethedate REIKI LEVEL 1 TRAINING 9/22 AND 10/13 Reiki Master Tracy Gross will guide you in this Reiki Level One certification. This certification will teach you how to channel the healing energy of Reiki to yourself and others. Reiki Level One focuses on self-healing and self-love by channeling energy that already exists within you and all around you. First your initial training and attunement, then 21 days later we meet again to discuss your experiences and receive the second attunement. 9/22 @ 11am-3pm & 4:307:30pm. 10/13 1-4pm. Boundless Yoga Studio 823-F Ann Street, Stroudsburg. 570-664-0956.

Free doTERRA Essential Oils Class – Explore ways to make natural lifestyle choices by using essential oils for cooking, cleaning, health, mood management, pain management and general living. Find out what makes doTERRA essential oils so unique. Noon. Justus Home & Garden, 587 Justus Blvd, Clarks Summit. 570-587-3052

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Dealing with Anxiety and Pain – Put out the fire of fear dealing with anxiety and pain in a chaotic world at this event. Are you concerned about anxiety, choric pain, inflammation, sleeplessness or stress?

Event includes demonstration and BioCharger Session and the top 10 stress reducers. 6-8pm. $20.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Friday Facial Happy Hour - Relax and Rejuvenate through a meditative and relaxing self-applied minifacial with aromatherapy. Learn about organic skincare and why it is so important. Organic herbal tea and organic wine and chocolate will be served. Free sample gift bags. 6pm. $20 with RVSP. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 How to Make Kombucha – Let Hana show you how to make this miracle tea that can help enhance the immune system, improve digestion and mental alertness and more. 1pm. $25 with RSVP. Lynn’s Healing Zone, 106 Shook Rd, Suite 101, Hawley.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Gita and Sutras Study Tea Time – Come together as a community and study the philosophy behind our yoga practice. Handouts will be provided at each session. We will be studying concepts from both texts. Copies of the books will be available at the studio for students to borrow and may also be available for purchase. 1pm. Donation. Balance Yoga and Wellness, 900 Rutter Ave, 2nd floor, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777

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570-288-2409 Ascend Hospice Volunteering – Ascend Hospice is actively recruiting Reiki Practitioners, Certified Massage Therapists and Comfort Volunteers to impact the lives of Hospice patients. 866-821-1212.

Volunteer Work on the Farm – Help out on our sustainable farm for learning, outdoor activity, exercise and good clean fun. Every Weekday Available 9-11am or 3-5 pm. Josie Porter Farm, 6514 Cherry Valley Rd. Stroudsburg. Call to schedule 570-992-5731.

sunday Yoga Nidra- Go into progressively deeper and deeper states of relaxation of every point in the body. Allow your body to drop into a sleep like state, while you train your mind to stay awake and focused. Suitable for everyone. No yoga experience needed. 10:30am. Namaste 919, 919 South Main St., Old Forge. 570-451-1001 Bhakti Yoga – Detoxify the body in this hot, rejuvenating flow class through breathing & vigorous poses then cooling down in long held yin yoga shapes to further quiet the mind and integrate the breath. Suitable for All Levels. Room is heated to 90 degrees. 930am. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

Mat/Tower Group Pilates Class – Authentic and traditional style of Pilates for total body health and increased strength and flexibility. Individual evaluation before joining group required. 10am. Mountain Laurel Pilates, Silk Mill, Rt 6, Hawley. 570-857-1707.

Chair Pilates Group Class – Authentic and traditional style of Pilates for physically challenged looking to improve total body health and increase strength and flexibility. Individual evaluation before joining group required. 11am. Mountain Laurel Pilates, Silk Mill, Rt6, Hawley. 570-857-1707.

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Hour of Power – 60-minute vigorous All Level Vinyasa Flow class! Come get your sweaty yoga groove on! 6am. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort.

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Zen Flow Level 1-2 – Zen classes based on the system of Traditional Chinese Medicine TCM include breathing exercises, meditation, a comprehensive joint warming series, mindfulnessbased strengthening exercises and slow-flow yoga. 5:30pm Boundless Yoga Studio, 823-F Ann Street Stroudsburg. 570-664-095 Metabolic Reboot Workshop - Reboot Your Health.

28-day program includes four evenings of guidance with the goal to reduce inflammation, support healing of the immune system, and to shift your body to a burn fat burning metabolism. Get results for sustainable weight loss. 6pm. $50/5wks. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, 570-283-0111 Qigong/Meditation: All welcome, ideal for those new to Qigong or for the long-time practitioner. Ongoing classes allow anyone to attend at anytime and enjoy the benefits of this complete Ancient Chinese Healthcare System. 10am, 11am, or 7:30pm. $12.

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Aerial Yoga - Join us as we move through a practice using the silks. Beginners are welcome. Mats are utilized. If you are registering for more than one person, please call the studio! 7:30pm. Class is limited to 10 participants. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

tuesday Meditation – Offered every Tuesday from 7-8:30pm at private residence my home in Swiftwater. The sessions consist of relaxation techniques and meditation from an Ananda certified instructor. Suggested donation is $5. All are welcome. Call 570-460-0624 for directions and to confirm.

ChakradanceTM – Tune and balance your whole body/mind/spirit system using spontaneous dance, guided imagery and music that resonates with each of the seven chakras. Discover a deeper connection to your true authentic self and unravel blocked energy. 6pm. $20. White Lotus Yoga Studio 58 Spring Street, Carbondale 570-281-6279

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GriefShare – A free weekly grief support group and seminar features video from prominent Christian experts on grieving, and caring conversation with people who understand your thoughts and feelings, whether your loss is recent or long ago. 6:30pm. St. John’s Lutheran Church of Mahoning. 570-386-9960.

Qigong/Meditation – All welcome, ideal for those new to Qigong or for the long-time practitioner. Ongoing classes allow anyone to attend at anytime and enjoy the benefits of this complete Ancient Chinese Healthcare System. 6:30pm or 7:30pm. $12. Three Pure Rivers Studio for the Arts, 18 Rittenhouse Pl. Drums. 570-359-3059.

Deep Stretch – Join us in this 75 minute class designed to calm the mind and find deep release in the body’s muscles. Spending time in postures allows for the body and mind to relax and create space to open up. Class appropriate for all levels of experience. 7:30pm. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

Kundalini Yoga – A comprehensive form of yoga that combines chanting, hand gestures, meditation, breathing and postures to raise spiritual energy, increase self-awareness and elevate Consciousness.

Provides a complete spiritual, mental, and physical workout. 7pm. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

wednesday Hour of Power – 60-minute vigorous All Level Vinyasa Flow class! Come get your sweaty yoga groove on! 6am. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort.

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Yin Yoga – All levels. Yin Yoga generally targets the ligaments, bones and joints of the hips, pelvis, and lower spine. These are parts of the body that normally are not exercised very much in a more active style of asana practice. 6pm. $15. Call to register. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111 Facilitated Drum Circle – All drums and percussion provided. We use basic beats to create a rhythmic conversation with the goal of relaxation and group entrainment.

5:30-7:30pm. $7. Tunkhannock Area. Call Al Cabral for directions and to reserve a place. 570-410-1830.

Qigong/Meditation – All welcome, ideal for those new to Qigong or for the long-time practitioner. Ongoing classes allow anyone to attend at any time and enjoy the benefits of this complete Ancient Chinese Healthcare System. 9:30am or 10:30am. $12. Three Pure Rivers Studio for the Arts, 18 Rittenhouse Pl. Drums. 570-359-3059.

Mindful Yoga - Basic/beginner level of yoga. 6pm. $7. Tannersville Physical Therapy & Wellness, 2313 RT 715, Reeders. 570-629-4921 to register Heated Vinyasa – Using fluid and repetitive movement, this class will offer a variety of sun salutations, balance poses, and floor work. A great option if your intention is stress release, opening the body, and quieting the mind. Suitable for All Levels. 90 degrees. 6pm. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

Tai Chi – A slow moving martial art, more appropriate, but not restricted to middle age and the elderly, with health benefits including strengthening, improvement of balance and flexibility. All levels.

5:15pm. Asian Institute, 1355 Pocono Blvd, Mt Pocono. 570-839-1898.

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Shaolin Kung Fu – A faster moving martial art which improves leg strength, cardiovascular & aerobic conditioning, stamina & coordination at 5:15pm. Asian Institute, 1355 Pocono Blvd, Mt. Pocono. 570-839-1898.

Mat/Tower Group Pilates Class – Authentic and traditional style of Pilates for total body health and increased strength and flexibility. Individual evaluation before joining group required. 5:30pm. Mountain Laurel Pilates, Silk Mill, Rt 6, Hawley. 570-857-1707.

thursday Guided Meditation Session – This group will use meditation for healing and balance and connectedness with the Universe. Wear comfortable clothes and bring water. All are welcome. $10 donation.

10am. Shooting for the Moon, 3200 East Hamilton Rd (Bus 209), Stroudsburg. 570-992-0943 to sign up.

Balance Training 101- Ones physical stability is challenged daily. Balance exercises increases strength and can reduce the risk of injury in just a few sessions. 8:30am or 5:30pm. $10 per class or $35 for 4 classes. NutriFitness, 311 Market St., Kingston. 570-288-2409 Mixed Level Mat Pilates Group Class – Authentic and traditional style of Pilates for total body health and increased strength and flexibility. Individual evaluation before joining group required. 4:30pm. Mountain Laurel Pilates, Silk Mill, Rt 6, Hawley. 570-857-1707.

Yin Yoga – Come experience Yin Yoga in Thrive’s yoga/meditation space. Suitable for all levels. Targets the ligaments, bones and joints of the hips, pelvis, and lower spine. 6pm. $15. $120/10 classes. Registration required. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111 Yoga – End your work day by treating yourself to the wonderful benefits of breathing synchronized movement. Embrace the serenity with every flowing movement from pose to pose. 7pm with Priya. $10 per class.

NutriFitness, 311 Market St., Kingston 570-288-2409 TaiChi – Improve health by raising energy levels, lowering blood pressure, improving balance, enhancing the immune system, and helping to eliminate symptoms of arthritis. Noon. With Geoff Dixon. $10 per class. NutriFitness, 311 Market St., Kingston 570-288-2409 Kundalini Yoga & Meditation – As taught by a yogi Bhajan is considered the most comprehensive of yoga traditions, combining meditation, mantra, physical exercises and breathing techniques. 6:157:45pm. $15. White Lotus Yoga Studio 58 Spring Street, Carbondale 570-281-6279 Restorative Yoga – A combination of meditation, breath work, restorative yoga postures and very gentle movement to calm the mind and body. A perfect refresh any time during the day. Promotes restful sleep and nourishes body/mind/spirit. 7pm. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777

friday Yochi – A fusion program that combines the ancient forms of mind body wellness: Yoga and Tai Chi to help you develop strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility in a meditative and relaxing environment. This unique 60-minute program is perfect for beginners and all skill levels! No exp needed. 4pm. Namaste 919, 919 South Main St., Old Forge. 570-451-1001

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Vinyasa Yoga By Donation – This 60 minute Vinyasa Flow class is the perfect opportunity to find a little balance in the middle of your busy day. Beginners are welcome. Class is donation based. Suggested donation $10. Noon. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

saturday Mellow Flow Yoga – Find your bliss and peace in Mellow Flow! This class offers gentle movement/ stretching and brief meditation to calm your mind and lift your spirit. Suitable for All Levels. Great for beginners. 10am. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

Free Boot Camp Session – A fun and adventurous class provides the ideal atmosphere for motivation and emotional support to help the participants achieve their desired results. For continuous exercise to tone the body and facilitate fat burn for maximum results. Get Motivation and support to make this a lifestyle. 10am. NutriFitness, 311 Market St., Kingston. 570-288-2409 Mixed Level Mat Pilates Group Class – Authentic and traditional style of Pilates for total body health and increased strength and flexibility. Individual evaluation before joining group required. 10am. Mountain Laurel Pilates, Silk Mill, Rt 6, Hawley. 570-857-1707.

Tai Chi – A slow moving martial art, more appropriate, but not restricted to middle age and the elderly, with health benefits including strengthening, improvement of balance and flexibility. All levels. 11:45am. Asian Institute, 1355 Pocono Blvd, Mt Pocono. 570-839-1898.

Shaolin Kung Fu – A faster moving martial art which improves leg strength, cardiovascular & aerobic conditioning, stamina & coordination at 11:45am. Asian Institute, 1355 Pocono Blvd, Mt. Pocono. 570-839-1898.

Balance Training 101- Ones physical stability is challenged daily. Balance exercises increases strength and can reduce the risk of injury in just a few sessions. Saturdays, 12:00 pm, $10 per class or $35 for 4 classes.

NutriFitness, 311 Market St., Kingston. 570-288-2409 Tai Chi Classes – Tai Chi Chuan is often described as “meditation in motion” and there is growing evidence that this mind-body practice has value in supporting optimal mental and physical health. This gentle form of exercise can help build and maintain strength, flexibility, and balance. 10am. $18 or $100/8cl. RSVP. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111 Contemporary Qi Gong – Focus will be on building energy and balance along with harmonizing energy meridians in the body. A complete system on its own.

11am. $18 or $100/ 8cl. RSVP. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111 Yoga for Beginners – These classes are designed for the Brand new student. Classes will teach the basics of how to get into the poses and build the stamina necessary for more challenging classes.

8am. Boundless Yoga Studio, 823-F Ann Street Stroudsburg. 570-664-095 Aerial Yoga – This class will cover all the basics you need to know for an Aerial Yoga adventure including hands grips, wraps, information about the fabric and how to set your rig to the correct height for your moves. 11:00-noon. Boundless Yoga Studio, 1444 Pocono Blvd #106, Mt. Pocono. 570-664-095

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Hundreds of clinicians have used neurofeedback with several thousand autistic spectrum children over the past 15 years.

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CHINESE METAPHYSICAL HEALTH PRACTICES THREE PURE RIVERS STUDIO FOR THE ARTS 18 Rittenhouse Place PO Box 402, Drums, PA 18222 570-359-3059 ThreePureRiverssfa@ptd.net ThreePureRivers.com

Mark R. Reinhart has been a practitioner and teacher of Traditional & Classical Chinese health, martial and metaphysical arts for over 40 years.

He offers individual and class instruction in Qigong and Taiji (Tai Chi).

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NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR NATUROPATHIC WELLNESS CENTER Heather DeLuca, ND 250 Pierce St., Ste. 200, Kingston, PA 18704 570-287-9955 HDeLucaND.com

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Dian Freeman, MA, MHHC Private Nutritional Consultations, Classes, Nutritional Certification Course Morristown, NJ • 973 267-4816 WellnessSimplified.com Clinical Nutritionist Dian Freeman has a private practice in Morristown, NJ, she teaches a six-month nutritional certification course and has certified over 700 graduates in Holistic Health over the last 14 years. She also practices frequency biofeedback, teaches 1-day classes and lectures widely. See ad on page 9.

THRIVE WELLNESS CENTER

647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston PA 18704 570-283-0111 ThriveWellnessKingston.com Seven levels of course study including Iridology, Chinese Medicine, nutrition, vitamin therapy, herbology, aromatherapy and homeopathy offered through the Washington Institute of Natural Medicine. Successful graduates receive certification through ANHA, WINM, NADP and are board certified Holistic Health Practitioners. Rolling admissions and CEU credits for practitioners available.

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PHYSICAL THERAPY TANNERSVILLE & MARSHALL’S CREEK PHYSICAL THERAPY

Georgine Todd 2313 Route 715, Stroudsburg 570-629-6073 239 Fox Run Ln, E. Stroudsburg 570-223-8477 TannersvillePT.com

Overcome physical limitations and injury. Two locations offer a mixture of both traditional exercise-based physical therapy and manual physical therapy techniques for more effective results. These techniques include myofascial release, joint mobilization, craniosacral therapy and massage therapy. Our highly trained staff works one-on-one to educate our clients toward healthy lifestyle changes.

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Classical Pilates studio offering the highest quality private and group sessions to people of all ages and fitness levels. Judy is certified in classical Method of Pilates since 2001 and is passionate about the authentic and traditional style of Pilates. The results are a stronger, more balanced and flexible body with an enhanced mind-body connection. See ad page 35.

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In a Usui and Karuna Reiki session you will receive a full chakra alignment, crystal therapy, aromatherapy, and a higher vibrational frequency tuning with Tibetan singing bowls.

During each session, your practitioner is guided by intuition to implement the necessary techniques to remove all energy blocks. Also offering holistic wellness products including CBD infused products. Free CBD wellness and pain relief consultations. See ad page 30.

Do you have pain in your back, neck, shoulder, hip, or feet? Are you suffering after an injury or surgery? Are you unable to move as freely as you’d like? Do you wish you had a more attractive and healthier posture? Give your body and yourself a break. Call to talk about what Rolfing™ Structural Integration can do for you. See ad page 29.

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SPIRITUAL CENTER UNITY OF NEPA

140 S. Grant Street Wilkes Barre pa 18702 570 824 7722 unityofnepa.org Sunday services and Youth Education. 10 am Unity of NEPA provides our diverse community with practical spiritual teachings of self-empowerment and compassionate living. Unity teaches that each person is a unique expression of God created with sacred worth. Our purpose is to express our divine potential as a realized and demonstrated by Jesus and other master teachers. Living from the awareness transforms our lives and the world. See ad page 6.

SPIRITUAL COUNSELING SHOOTING FOR THE MOON

Kathy Agate Brown 3200 Hamilton East Road, Stroudsburg 570-992-0943 ShootingForTheMoon.com Agate@ShootingForTheMoon.com Kathy Agate Brown has training and certification in both Aromatherapy and Herbology. Her training in Spiritual Counseling allows her to incorporate Intuitive readings in her sessions as well as Clinical Hypnotherapy. Her intent is to bring all beliefs together through education and communication. See ad on page 23.

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Our main focus is Reiki, a Spiritual practice which promotes physical, emotional and spiritual healing. We offer Certification in Reiki 1 thru Reiki Master/Teacher Usui and Tibetan Style. Reiki and Reiki/Shiatsu sessions and, also a monthly Reiki Share. Dr. Anthony received a Master/Teacher attunement on Kurama Mtn. Japan, the birthplace of Reiki. CEU’s for Massage Therapists. Member IARP., ICRT.

A type of bodywork that focuses on the connective tissue of the body and works to lengthen, stretch, and soften this tissue to restore postural balance, ease of movement, and a feeling of being more at home in your own body. Clients credit Corrine with helping them find freedom from pain, improved mobility and inspiration to live stronger, healthier lives. See ad page 25.

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WELLNESS CENTER ASIAN INSTITUTE OF HEALING ARTS

Dr. Christopher C. Meister, D.C., L.Ac. Dr. Debora T. Cantel, D.C., L.Ac. 1355 Pocono Blvd, Mt. Pocono, PA 18344 570-839-1898 AsianInstituteOfHealingArts.com Dedicated to helping people solve their health concerns using affordable, natural & holistic methods.

Our services include: acupuncture, chiropractic, nutritional counseling, biofeedback, massage, ashiatsu, Reiki, smoking cessation, kung fu, tai chi & qigong. Serving the Poconos since 1991. See ad page 6.

BALANCE YOGA & WELLNESS Corinne Farrell 900 Rutter Ave, 2nd Floor Forty Fort, PA 18704 570-714-2777 • BalanceNEPA.com

Balance Yoga and Wellness is committed to celebrating the practice of yoga and cultivating wellness by offering a wide range of group classes, private lessons, and workshops, in a variety of yoga traditions, at convenient times throughout the day in order to accommodate all students of yoga, from novice to advanced, as well as other treatment modalities and high-quality retail items. See ad page 25.

THRIVE WELLNESS CENTER Amber Summers, HHP 647 Wyoming Avenue Kingston PA 570-283-0111 ThriveWellnessKingston.com

Alleviate symptoms of disease and heal through nutrition, supplementation, relaxation and mental/emotional freedom. Our Mission is to educate the community about the healing nature of holistic wellness and provide sanctuary within the community where like-minded professionals can come together to offer affordable holistic services in a peaceful, tranquil setting. See ad on page 48.

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classifieds APEALS Big Brothers Big Sisters – Needs volunteers for children living in Phillipsburg. Please call today to learn how you can help a child grow up. 908-6890436 or INFO@BBBSHSW.ORG Transportation Volunteers Needed – The American Cancer Society seeks volunteers to assist cancer patients with transportation to and from appointments as part of their Road To Recovery Program. Help your neighbors in a difficult time. Please call 800227-2345 or visit Cancer.org for more information.

COURSES Childbirth Classes – Now booking private sessions, groups and childbirth classes! Visit Tenderempowerment.com or call 484-373-9990 for more information!

Aromatherapy Certified Course Online – A solid introduction to the science and art of Aromatherapy in 6 weeks or the course can be taken in your own time, to fit into any schedule. Contact Barbara Fenton at 610-393-2036 or Barbarafenton1@gmail.com HypnoBirthing® Classes – The Mongan Method, of childbirth education is an amazing program that teaches you and your birthing companion in five, 2 and a half hour classes the art and joy of experiencing birth in a more natural and comfortable way. Call 570-730-9963 for schedule. Peace and Healing For Women, 134 Broad St, Stroudsburg.

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Hypnosis Training Course – Classes forming for National Guild of Hypnosis-approved Banyan Hypnosis Certification Super Course with 5-PATH and 7th Path Self-Hypnosis techniques. For more information, call 610-248-2358.

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SPACE TO RENT Edwardsville Wellness Rooms – Three available treatment rooms inside a thriving natural health practice. Excellent space for massage therapy or other holistic practitioners. Off street parking. Turosky Chiropractic Clinic, 570-287-8893. TuroskyChiro.com Tudor Corners – Store front for rent in high traffic location on Wyoming Ave in Kingston. Perfect for health and wellness focused business or professional. Appropriate for café, retail or office space.

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Clarks Summit – Modern 2 rooms, off street parking near Everything Natural. Great for holistic Doctor, Chiropractic, Reiki, Massage therapist. 2 spaces available; 500 sq ft $650 or 650 sq ft $800. Heat included. $200 credit if rented by June 15th. 570-877-3655.

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