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contents Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more 5 newsbriefs balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal 9 healthbriefs growth, green living, creative expression and the products 1 1 globalbriefs and services that support a healthy lifestyle. 11 1 3 inspiration 13 SPEAKING WITH 14 14 healingways STRANGERS Simple Pleasures of Connecting 15 ecotip by Violet Decker 12 16 greenliving 14 MANIFESTING MIRACLES Tap Into the Field 22 fitbody of Infinite Possibility 23 therapyspotlight by Deborah Shouse 24 healingways 16 UPCYCLED DÉCOR Old and Oh-So-Stylish 26 naturalpet by Avery Mack 18 30 community 1 8 GREEN ARTS 15
spotlight 32 wisewords 34 healthykids 35 calendar 41 resourceguide
Tips for Finding Safe Eco-Supplies by Avery Mack
20 SWIMMING IN NATURE
Splashing Safely in Lakes & Oceans by Lane Vail
22 CONNECTING WITH
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YOUR CREATIVE SELF While on the Path to Healing
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24 GIVING BIRTH NATURALLY Conscious Choices Lead to Less Intervention
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26 ANIMAL TALK
They Have Lots to Say If We’d Only Listen by Sandra Murphy
28 THE LASTING BEAUTY OF IMPERMANENCE:
Mary Schmaling-Kearns and The Eye of Henna
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30 THE CLEAN BEDROOM:
Taking Eco-Friendly Furnishings from the Bedroom into the Home By Nicole Miale
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JOE DISPENZA On The Power of Thought Alone to Heal
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34 THINK BEFORE YOU INK How to Make Body Art Safe and Reversible by April Thompson
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letterfrompublisher Passion is one great force that unleashes creativity, because if you’re passionate about something, then you’re more willing to take risks.
contact us Publisher Debjani Das Editors S. Alison Chabonais Sean Lynch Shonali Das Linda Sechrist Contributing Writers Sean Lynch Amy Paradysz Contributing Photographers Gregg Hryniewicz Amy Paradysz Ad Designer Courtney Ayers
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very month I stand in awe of the amazing people I have the pleasure of meeting while serving as publisher of this community magazine—individuals whose work inspires
us in a helpful way. I’m excited about introducing you to more of these people in this issue as we celebrate the power and healing properties of expressing creativity in our lives.
It’s all brought to mind Tibet’s sand mandalas. When perceived as a spiritual
symbol it’s believed that the act of creating such a geometric circle, by arranging fine particles of colored sand in a master design, serves as a tool to evoke
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purification and healing. Once completed, the time put into these intricate masterpieces is simply swept away as a symbol of “impermanence.”
That’s much like the intricate work of the local henna artist Sean Lynch
examines in our article, “The Lasting Beauty of Impermanence: Mary SchmalingKearns and The Eye of Henna.” Her work is the one gracing our cover!
I used to love photographing everyday scenes and writing stories to
accompany the images, and have renewed my promise to myself to take an occasional timeout to welcome in the joy that comes in having such a creative outlet. I hope that reading the August issue will spark your own desire to tap into your inner creativity more than ever before and allow your imagination to take
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number of pages going forward that will enable us to bring you even more articles from our creatively inspired contributors. Thank you all for helping us reach many thousands of readers each month, and keep growing. Thank you for your inspiration, encouragement and trust in our mutual journey of embracing a path of health, sustainability and joyous well-being. Om Shanti Om,
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newsbriefs Put on Bow Ties and Bean Boots to Support Teens to Trails
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eens to Trails, a statewide organization engaging teens in the outdoors by promoting, supporting & helping to start high school Outing Clubs, is hosting its second Bow Ties and Bean Boots party. Dress up, dress down, or do a little of both. The party is Friday, Aug. 28, at The Portland Company. Enjoy food and drink, games, an auction, live music by The Ghost of Paul Revere, and the company of other outdoorsy types. Location: The Portland Company, 58 Fore St., Portland. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door. More info: TeensToTrails.org/benefit.
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oga has been proven to help students learn more effectively and perform better in school. Maine Yoga Kids offers free 30-minute demo classes for schools. Ask your child’s school to request a free trial.
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elebrate local food, farming and good ol’ fashioned fun at the Family Farm Feast at Wolfe’s Neck Farm in Freeport on Sunday, Aug. 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. Local food will be prepared by Gather Farm Fresh Eatery (Yarmouth) and Frontier Café (Brunswick). The family-friendly event will include live music and kids’ activities, all on the picturesque oceanfront sustainable farm. The dinner supports the Teen Ag Program, educating the next generation of farmers and small farm advocates while filling food pantry shelves. Tickets are available on Eventbrite; you can get to the link through WolfesNeckFarm.org. Price: $50/adult, $20/child 4 and up, free for ages 3 and younger. Includes all food, drink and activities. Location: Wolfe’s Neck Farm, 184 Burnett Road, Freeport.
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oo often we get swept along in our everyday lives, feeling like we have no control over what’s happening and no time to take care of ourselves. Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth in Yarmouth is hosting a seven-week workshop in the art of the slowing down, starting Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to noon. The goal is to nurture contact with the “Deep River Within,” the soul-nourishing dimension that flows beneath the chaos of daily life. Sessions will include gentle encouragement and practical guidance in a peaceful, nurturing environment. Participants will learn about three preliminary doorways and six core practices for inviting the rich resources of our deeper nature into everyday life. Location: Sparhawk Mill, 81 Bridge St., Yarmouth. For more information or to register, contact audrey@vasthorizons.com, 207-650-8052, or visit VastHorizons.com. See ad, pg 18.
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newsbriefs Stones & Stuff Hosting a Crystal Meditation
Edgebrook, “Moving Through Grief and Loss” Residential Workshop
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ased on the workshops originated by Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, this workshop offers the rare opportunity to express and share the many feelings that accompany the experiences of grief, loss and trauma. With compassion we come together from all walks of life to form an extremely safe and confidential group. This allows participants to explore and work on the “unfinished business “ of their experiences. Underlying this process is a belief in unconditional love and acceptance. This is a hard working, experiential workshop facilitated by a highly trained and experienced staff. We are now in our 17th year and participant’s feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. The workshop is limited to 22 participants and will have at least 5 staff. We are always happy to talk at length about this workshop. November 5-8, 2015 Notre Dame Spiritual Center, Shaker Hill Road, Alfred, Maine For more information, call Paul K. Matteson MS.Ed., L.C.P.C. at 207 753-0135 or e-mail paul@edgebrook.org. Visit: www.edgebrook.org. Cost: $675.00. We have a limited scholarship program, funded primarily by former participants. See ad, pg 34.
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The Village Path Hosts Q&A
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ith a vast knowledge of the healing properties of dozens of botanicals, owner of The Village Path, Sharlene Spalding, will be hosting a free discussion group and Q&A. Learn about some of the affordable and Sharlene Spalding natural healing plans, aimed to reduce the effects of chronic disorders and lead you on the path to wellness. The discussion will take place on Wednesday, August 5th at 7 p.m. The Village Path, Casco. More information, call Sharlene at 207-627-4472 or 207-228-5805. See ad, pg 6.
Chill with Tai Chi Chih/Quigong at Congress Square Park
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he first Maine Seaweed Festival last August was a resounding success, and the full-day event is coming back bigger and better Saturday, Aug. 29 at Southern Maine Community College on the water, near Bug Light. There will be food trucks, live music, cooking demonstrations, vendors, kids’ activities and scientific panel discussions. Maine Seaweed Festival raises awareness and educates the public about the impacts Maine macroalgae has in our local food culture, agriculture, and aquaculture industries, as well as the academic arts and sciences. If you’re interested in volunteering—that is, being a “kelper”—check SeaweedFest.com. Location: Southern Maine Community College, South Portland. More info: SeaweedFest.com.
Pound the Pavement 5K in South Portland Benefits Maternal Health Alliance
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f you’re going to run, you might as well do it for a good cause, like the Pound the Pavement 5K on Saturday, Aug. 8 for postpartum depression awareness. Cash prizes are available for well-trained competitive types. Walkers and strollers are welcome. Register online or pay the day of the race. Race starts at 8 a.m. Location: South Portland Boys & Girls Club, 169 Broadway, South Portland. Pre-registration through July 7 via Running4Free.com, $20. Day-of-race fee, $25.
ertified Tai Chi Chih instructor Raymond Reid is offering free classes in Congress Square Park, across from the Portland Museum of Art. Classes are 10-11 a.m. on the following Wednesdays: August 5, 12, 19, and 26. Tai Chi Chih is a non-martial system with a focus on relaxation. It consists of 19 movements and one pose. The many benefits of practicing Tai Chi Chih include better balance and lower blood pressure.
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Worth the Trip: Night Sky Festival in Acadia
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f stars are your thing, you’ve got to check out the Night Sky Festival, Sept. 10-14. Acadia National Park has some of the last pristine, star-filled night skies in the eastern United States. With the rapid loss of dark skies to light pollution receiving national attention, Maine is increasingly being called a place that “still has stars.” Imagine a boat cruise under a sky so dark you can see the Milky Way. For more info: www.acadianightskyfestival.com
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f you want a primary care physician who believes in holistic health care and has the time to get to know you, check out Lotus Family Practice in Falmouth. Monthly membership fees cover office visits with a board certified family physician, generic medications at wholesale prices, as well as wellness and yoga classes. There’s an open house the first Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m., including an informal Q&A session with the doctor and a free yoga class. Memberships are available for children, as well, with a parent membership. Location: 66 Leighton Road, Falmouth. More info: www. LotusFamilyPractice.com. Phone: 207-536-0560. Email: info@ lotusfamilypractice.com. See ad, pg 25.
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Pistachio Nuts Help Cholesterol, Blood Sugar and Artery Health
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new study published in the journal Nutrition found that eating pistachio nuts may improve cholesterol parameters, increase glycemic (blood sugar) control, decrease artery stiffness and improve overall blood vessel health. The study tested 60 adults with poor cholesterol lipid levels. They were randomly split into two groups—one (control) was given lifestyle modifications (LSM) while the other was given LSM and consumed 40 grams (about 1.5 ounces) of shelled pistachios per day for three months. Compared to the control group, the pistachio group’s levels of high-density lipoprotein (good cholesterol) increased significantly, while their low-density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol) levels went down significantly. Along with lower fasting blood sugar, the pistachio group showed better artery health, established by measuring vasodilation (the flexibility of the arteries to expand and contract). This, together with pulse-wave velocity testing, can indicate artery stiffness, which has been linked to hypertension and an increased risk of heart disease in general.
Memory Works Better Reading Produce Produces Heftier Newborns Real Books
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review of research from the Center for Chemical Regulation and Food Safety finds that the quantity of food consumed by pregnant women for increasing a baby’s birth weight is less important than what types of foods she eats. After systematically analyzing 11 relevant studies, the researchers found that higher birth weights—associated with better brain development during later years—are linked with the amount of fruits and vegetables a mother eats during pregnancy. Using seven studies, researchers found that low vegetable consumption during pregnancy resulted in more than three times the risk of giving birth to a child with low gestational weight. Other studies found a correlation between higher fruit consumption by expectant mothers and a higher birth weight of babies. Much of the research showing these relationships occurred in developed countries where a conventional Western diet is prevalent.
Sad Music Can Lift Our Mood
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study from Free University, in Berlin, has determined that listening to sad music may actually lift our mood. The researchers conducted a survey of 772 people, 44 percent of which were musicians, asking each subject about their emotional responses after listening to sad music. While 76 percent felt nostalgic, more than 57 percent of the respondents indicated peacefulness, more than 51 percent felt tenderness, almost 39 percent had feelings of wonder and 37 percent experienced a sense of transcendence. Fewer than half—45 percent—said they experienced sadness when listening to the morose melodies. The researchers pointed out that people often tend to listen to sad music as a source of consolation, and the music often provides a means for improving moods and emotions.
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esearchers from Norway’s Stavanger University and France’s AixMarseille Université found that readers remember a story better if it’s on paper. The study tested 50 people that read the same 28-page short story. Half of the group read the paper version and the other half read the story on a Kindle e-reader. The researchers discovered that readers of the digital version could not remember details from the story or reconstruct the plot as well as the group that read the paper copy. The researchers found that the feedback of a Kindle doesn’t provide the same support for mental reconstruction of a story as a print pocket book does. “When you read on paper, you can sense with your fingers a pile of pages on the left growing, and shrinking on the right,” explains Stavanger University’s Anne Mangen, Ph.D. These findings confirm a study performed a year earlier, also led by Mangen. Seventy-two 10th-graders were given text to read either on paper or on a computer screen. The students that read the paper text versions scored significantly higher in reading comprehension testing than those reading digital versions.
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Call for Worldwide Protection from Wi-Fi Radiation
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n May, 190 scientists from 39 nations appealed to the World Health Organization (WHO) to “exert strong leadership in fostering the development of more protective EMF guidelines…” The letter was developed by a committee that included professors from Columbia University, Trent University, the University of Washington and the University of California, Berkeley. It was then signed by a host of university professors and researchers from around the world. The directive cited several key studies that have shown that radiation from electromagnetic fields—even low-frequency radiation—is a possible cause of cancer. The WHO adopted a classification for extremely low-frequency electromagnetic radiation in 2002 and in 2011 classified radiofrequency (RF) radiation within its Group 2B—a “possible human carcinogen.” The letter points out that while WHO has accepted these classifications, there have been no guidelines or standards created by the agency or in conjunction with other agencies. It recommends a convening of the United Nations Environmental Programme and the funding of an independent committee to explore practical means of regulating the widespread and uncontrolled expansion of wireless technologies throughout our environment. The appeal also calls for the protection specifically of children and pregnant women and a strengthening of regulations placed on technology manufacturers. Berkeley, California, set a precedent on May 12 by acknowledging the health risk posed by RF radiation and adopting the Right to Know Ordinance, requiring electronics retailers to warn customers about the potential health risks associated with it. It reads, “If you carry or use your phone in a pants or shirt pocket or tucked into a bra when the phone is on and connected to a wireless network, you may exceed the federal guidelines for exposure to RF radiation.” The ordinance requires that the notice be displayed in stores that sell mobile phones.
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esearchers from the UK’s University of Hertfordshire conducted a study that measured the relative relationship satisfaction between couples and their sleeping proximity. More than 1,000 people were surveyed for the study. The researchers found that 55 percent of couples that typically faced each other but did not touch while sleeping were satisfied with their relationship. Of those that slept back-to-back but didn’t touch, 74 percent were satisfied with their relationship and those that slept in the same direction, but didn’t touch, had a 76 percent satisfaction rate. Even better, 94 percent of those that touched while sleeping, regardless of their relative positions, reported being satisfied. The closer the couples slept, the happier their relationships were reported to be.
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he Feed the World Project has partnered with the Organic Consumers Association (OCA) to offer public testing for a chemical that is now ubiquitous in conventional food production: glyphosate. At $119, the test can check levels of this chemical in tap water, urine and soon, breast milk. “For decades now, the public has been exposed, unknowingly and against their will, to glyphosate, despite mounting evidence that this key active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide is harmful to human health and the environment,” says OCA International Director Ronnie Cummins. “Monsanto has been given a free pass to expose the public to this dangerous chemical because individuals, until now, have been unable to go to their doctor’s office or local water-testing company to find out if the chemical has accumulated in their bodies or is present in their drinking water.” The testing comes on the heels of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) announcement in March that glyphosate is a possible carcinogen and questions the validity of the industry claims from laboratory animal testing that the acceptable daily intake of glyphosate is .3 milligrams per kilogram of body weight per day. The WHO report notes, “The socalled safe levels of glyphosate exposure have never been tested directly to determine if indeed they are really safe to consume over the long term. Instead, the ‘safe’ levels are extrapolated from higher doses tested in industry studies.” The test is available at FeedTheWorld. info/glyphosate-testing-test-yourself.
Secret Garden and Enchanted Forest, by Johanna Basford, are two of the most popular titles on sale at Amazon.com—and both are coloring books for adults. Featuring detailed black-and-white drawings of the flora and fauna that surround illustrator Basford’s Scottish home, Secret Garden has sold nearly 1.5 million copies. Fans include Hollywood celebrities such as Zooey Deschanel, and when National Public Radio asked listeners for feedback, many indicated, “I thought I was alone.” The consensus is that adults are seeking to get in touch with their inner child. Beyond the nostalgic charm of coloring books, it’s also a good way for grownups to unwind and reflect. “So many people have told me that they used to do secret coloring when their kids were in bed,” says Basford. “Now it is socially acceptable, it’s a category of its own.” For a sample coloring gallery, visit JohannaBasford.com.
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Carbon Dioxide Levels Go Through the Roof The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) notes that as of March, the global monthly average for carbon dioxide, the most prevalent heat-trapping gas, crossed a threshold of more than 400 parts per million (ppm), the highest in about 2 million years. “It’s both disturbing and daunting from the standpoint of how hard it is to slow this down,” says NOAA chief greenhouse gas scientist Pieter Tans. “Carbon dioxide isn’t just higher, it’s increasing at a record pace, 100 times faster than natural rises in the past.” In pre-human times, it took about 6,000 years for carbon dioxide to rise 80 ppm, versus 61 ppm in the last 35 years, Tans says. Global carbon dioxide is now 18 percent higher than it was in 1980, when NOAA first calculated a worldwide average.
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Buying Kilowatts from Each Other Yeloha, a new, Boston-based, peer-to-peer solar startup, allows anyone to go solar, even if they live in a rented apartment, have a roof blocked by a shady tree or don’t have the funds to buy panels. Customers can sign up for the service either as a “sun host” or “sun partner”. Potential sun host homeowners have a roof suitable for solar, but can’t afford panels. Yeloha will install the panels for free in exchange for access to the solar power the panels create. Sun hosts also get about a third of the electricity created by the panels for free, translating to lower monthly power bills. The remaining power is distributed to the sun partners—customers that want to go solar, but don’t have a proper roof or own their home. Sun partners can buy as many solar credits as they’d like from Yeloha at a price that’s less than what they’d normally pay to their utility. The service is currently operating in Massachusetts only, but has plans for expansion across the country. For more information, visit Yeloha.com/sunhost.
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The horseshoe crab, which is not really a crab, but belongs to the taxonomical class Merostomata among arthropods, is about to join the long list of endangered species. Their potential extinction poses a major threat to pharmaceutical, clinical and food industries seeking the secrets to the species’ survival over more than 250 million years with minimal evolution, enduring extreme temperature conditions and salinity. Individuals are able to go without eating for a year. Commonly found living in warm, shallow coastal waters on the sea floor, horseshoe crabs play an important ecological role. A continuing decrease in their population will affect other species, especially shorebirds that feed on the eggs, destabilizing the food chain. Sea turtles also feed on adult horseshoe crabs. Scientists worldwide want to include the invertebrate in schedule IV of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1974, labeling them as an endangered species. Enforcement will include monitoring for improper uses of horseshoe crabs. Source: EndangeredSpeciesInternational.org
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echnology tends to isolate us from others, but science points to the real value in reaching out. On average, we come into contact with more than 100 people a day, but often may not make any real connection with them. On a typical college campus, it’s rare to see a student not plugged in while walking from class to class. Saying “Hi” to an acquaintance or complimenting someone in passing is nearly impossible. These little day-to-day interactions could provide a steady source of simple pleasures for all if we regularly made the most of such opportunities. Part of the reason we intentionally isolate ourselves might be the false belief that we’ll be happier by doing so, according to a recent University of Chicago study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology. When subway riders were asked how they thought they would feel if they spoke to a stranger, nearly all of them predicted that the ride would be “less pleasant” than if they kept to themselves. After the ride, however, the results were unanimous: Those that spoke to another person reported having a more positive experience than those that sat in silence.
Parents teach children not to talk to strangers, but as adults, we miss a lot if we don’t. Even small talk can make a big difference in the quality of our day. It’s easy to try it to see if we don’t end up with a smile on our face. It’s ironic that young people spend hours each day on social networking sites, texting others and making plans with friends so they won’t sit alone at night, yet are getting worse at making such connections face-to-face. Even seated at the same table, conversational eye contact is becoming a lost art, another casualty of technology. Talking with others correlates with better communication skills, too. A 20-year study from Stanford University concluded that its most successful MBA graduates were those that showed the highest interests and skills in talking with others. So, instead of shying away from chatting with a fellow commuter or asking a cashier how her day is going, say “Hello.” It’s bound to make everyone’s day better. Violet Decker is a freelance writer in New York City. Connect at VDecker95@gmail.com.
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MANIFEST MIRACLES Tap Into the Field of Infinite Possibility by Deborah Shouse
“Something amazingly awesome is going to happen to me today.”
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hese are the first words Pam Grout speaks when she rises every morning before dancing her way into the bathroom. She plays a favorite uplifting tune such as Pharrell William’s Happy or Abba’s Dancing Queen and creates a sassy choreography complete with fist pumps, joyous jumps and a little rhythmic strutting. Her easy positive actions take no longer than it would to worry, “How will I get everything done today?” and then trudging into the bathroom feeling fatigued and overwhelmed. Plus, Grout’s playful attitude makes a big difference in the rest of the day’s outcomes. Grout is the author of two internationally bestselling books, E-Squared and E-Cubed. Both offer readers 14
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multiple opportunities to experience a disarmingly simple outlook on life. “There is an infinite force of potentiality in the universe that has our backs and wants to interact with us and guide us,” Grout believes. “There is no absolute reality; we create the reality that serves us and places our attention on what we most want.”
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Grout’s journey to a life filled with joy and miracles is ongoing. As a freelance writer, she initially struggled with self-doubt, wondering, “What do I, a kid from Kansas, have to offer a New York City editor?” and came face-to-face with fears about money. Even though she was earning
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a decent living, she was recycling her parents’ anxieties about not having enough. “I’m not good enough” was another party crasher. When she began studying A Course in Miracles, Grout learned that consciousness creates the material world and the importance of self-compassion. She examined her staunch beliefs, questioning if they were true and letting go of the tiresome stories of inadequacy and worry. She began focusing on life’s blessings and noticed how concentrating on the good made life happier and more dynamic. Then she started to lay out simple intentions such as finding a good parking spot or uncovering a lost object. The results were immediate and intriguing. This seeker of truth realized that to gain real spiritual growth, she needed to become more deliberate, so she designed a scientific framework, set a clear intention, imposed a deadline and noted the results. “The results were so convincing that I decided to see if my experiments would work for other people,” Grout says. Before long, friends and acquaintances were manifesting all kinds of amazing things, and she decided to write about her theories. Ten years later, after a steep learning curve in the publishing world, her work became globally acclaimed.
Tapping a Joyful Reality of Miracles “This little book will prove to you once and for all that your thoughts have power, and that a field of infinite possibilities awaits your claim,” the author writes in E-Squared. “It will help you rewrite the outdated thinking that drives your life.” Nine easy energy experiments will prove that the “field of potentiality,” as Grout calls it, is dependable, predictable and available to all. She equates our connection with the field to plugging in a toaster. We know the energy field is there, but we need to consciously “plug in” to use it. Grout details powerful spiritual principles that help us make everyday life richer, more meaningful and more fun. Part of her “new curriculum” includes: n Reality is waves of possibility that we have “observed” into form.
n We are an energy field, connected with everything and everyone in the universe.
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n Our universe connection provides accurate and unlimited guidance.
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n Whatever we focus on expands. n The universe is limitless, abundant and surprisingly accommodating. “Believe in your bones that the universe is bountiful and supportive,” encourages Grout, asking us to first give the “field” 48 hours to send an unexpected gift. Don’t specify the gift, but just ask to receive and recognize the blessing. Set a deadline and then watch what unfolds.
Making Dreams Come True Making our dreams a reality for us is not only possible, it’s probable. The key is opening our hearts to the beneficent universe. “If you want to know what will happen in your life, listen to the words coming out of your mouth,” Grout advises. If we are deluged with negative thoughts, stop and notice all that is right in our world. Ask the universe for help in shedding dark ruminations. When we replace poor images with positive affirming thoughts, our lives become more magical and enjoyable. Grout encourages her readers to invoke two words when life feels chaotic and out of control: “It’s okay,” which allows the loving flow of the universe to do the heavy lifting. Concentrating on living our joys equips us to help ourselves and others. Grout queries, “Since we are creating our reality, why not create the possibilities that bring us closer to our life’s purpose and higher self?” For more on Pam Grout’s work, follow her inspiring blog at PamGrout.com. Deborah Shouse is the author of Love in the Land of Dementia: Finding Hope in the Caregiver’s Journey; she blogs at DementiaJourney.org.
More Americans Hop on Buses and Trains More people today are embracing the many benefits of commuting by public transit. Beyond the good feelings of reducing their carbon footprint and avoiding the stress of traffic, they are meeting and conversing with fellow passengers, reading, working via mobile devices or simply relaxing. Total U.S. mass transit trips topped 2.7 billion in the third quarter of 2014, a 1.8 percent rise from the same period in 2013, according to the American Public Transportation Association. This represents “a dramatic change in public opinion as more people are demanding public transportation services,” according to President and CEO Michael Melaniphy. Many communities are responding by improving the operations and scope of their mass transit systems. Oklahoma City’s bus and metro system was acquired by Embark (EmbarkOK.com) in 2013. In April 2014, it launched the first phase of changes, including increased frequency of bus routes to reduce both passenger waiting and travel times. Since then, ridership has increased 8 percent. Beginning last January, two crosstown bus routes began operating until midnight. For Andre Small, late-night service means he can ride to and from his home and the restaurant where he works. “I would take the afternoon bus to work, but then have to walk four miles home when my shift ended at 11 p.m.,” says Small. “Carrying my tips in cash late at night didn’t feel safe. Bus service until midnight is a lifesaver.” Bus ridership in Indianapolis reached a 23-year peak last year, totaling nearly 10.3 million passenger trips, and a new downtown transportation center is expected to open this year. IndyGo, the Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IndyGo.net), plans to offer the nation’s largest electric bus fleet, rolling out the first vehicles by fall, with a fleet of 21 by year’s end. Capitol Metro launched two special MetroRapid bus routes in Austin, Texas, in 2014, and new bus and rail transportation centers opened last year in Denver and Anaheim, California. New streetcar projects are underway in Atlanta, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Dallas, Detroit, Kansas City, Oklahoma City, Salt Lake City, Tucson and Washington, D.C.
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Upcycled Décor Old and Oh-So-Stylish
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or any search engine to picture results ranked from simpleto-do to how-in-theworld astonishment. Light fixtures can be made from almost anything. Cookie jars and books turn into lamps, wine bottles become a chandelier—go homespun or industrial, follow a theme or incorporate a hobby. Freshen lamp shades using old sewing patterns, vintage fabrics or ribbon applied as découpage. A coat of paint transforms tacky, tarnished brass chandeliers into elegant décor. At a flea market, look for boxes of stainless forks, knives and spoons— avoid costly sterling silver that can tarnish. A drill, frame, wiring and bulb later, we can have an intriguing hanging light or lamp. Combining a chafing dish, silverware and assorted tea cups in a chandelier creates artful lighting. photo courtesy of Lit for a Queen/Etsy
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ld furniture used to go to college dorms and student apartments. At graduation, it was moved to the curb to be picked up by incoming students or the trash man. Now, with the influx of TV shows like Flea Market Flip and American Pickers, the DIY Network, HGTV and complementary books and magazines, vintage and mid-century recyclables barely touch the curb before being reinvented. Lighting, storage and seating provide ample opportunities for one-of-a-kind creations of imagination, vision and innovation.
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of fabric and a sturdy staple gun. Mismatched chairs, painted a neutral color and redone with the same fabric, turn a mishmash of styles into a coordinated set. Chevron (zig zag) or checkerboard patterns in black and white are popular—understated, yet posh. Bright colors in a pop art style or 70s florals brighten any room and give the owner style points. Benches created from a bookcase, shortened dresser or car parts can be padded or plain and incorporate storage capacity. A child’s bench may have been a skateboard in its former life. When buying reclaimed wood, ask about its origin; factory pieces might still retain unhealthy contaminants.
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Old dressers and desks are frequent throwaway finds. Often big and bulky, scratched and ugly, it’s easier to set them out for pickup than list them for sale. Paint can transform a desk that shows its age into a welcome addition to a home office. For added interest or to hide imperfections, découpage with maps, postcards, kid’s artwork, pages from beyond-repair cookbooks or old sheet music. Need a shelf above the desk? A pair of old shutters works well; cast iron brackets add flair. Matching
or complementary paint colors will make the pieces look like they belong together. Broken pieces of furniture can live on if cobbled together. A coffee table’s sturdy legs and frame, an old window and a little paint combine to furnish a unique table with built-in storage. To protect fragile glass and create an even surface, top with a sheet of Plexiglass or sturdy beveled-edge glass. Look beyond what is there and imagine what it could be. Ideas are everywhere, especially with spring cleanouts, garage sales and flea markets. Expect upcycling to become an obsession, because everything will become a possibility. Connect with freelance writer Avery Mack at AveryMack@mindspring.com.
Finders Keepers by Avery Mack n Take cash to garage sales. Flea markets are more apt to take credit cards. Discounts may by possible with cash, which saves the seller the transaction fee. n Negotiate. It’s expected and half the fun. But don’t offer an offensively low price. Ask, “What is the best you can do on this?” Then, making a slightly lower counteroffer is often acceptable. n Although the general theory of, “Buy it when you see it,” is sound advice, be prepared to walk away. n Set a budget and stick to it, especially at an auction. Smartphones can help research what price to offer. n Watch for posted signs around town; search “garage sale finder” or “flea market finder” (there’s an iTunes app for that). Locate auction and estate sales the same way, as well as in a local newspaper. Churches and organizations like the Veterans Administration, Elks Lodge, Lions Club and Scouts often organize sales as fundraisers. n Shop early for the best selection. Shop late for the lowest prices.
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paint, glue, chalk and modeling dough, children may lick their fingers and be reluctant to wash hands thoroughly. Retirees with newfound time for hobbies may also have weakened immune systems at risk to chemical exposure. Everyone benefits from minimizing exposure to toxins.
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Yet, for some, allergies, chemical sensitivities and eco-consciousness can make choosing materials a challenge. Manufacturers are not required to list heavy metals, toxic preservatives or petroleum-based ingredients, even when they’re labeled “non-toxic”. User- and environment-friendly alternatives may be difficult to locate, but are worth the effort. After working with
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For greeting cards, scrapbooking or mixed media, paper provides background, texture, pattern and color. Tree-free paper uses agricultural residue or fibers from bananas, coffee and tobacco, and EcoPaper.com researchers anticipate similar future use of pineapples, oranges and palm hearts. Labels can be misleading. White paper has been bleached. Processed chlorine-free (PCF) means no bleaching occurred during this incarnation of the paper. Totally chlorine-free (TCF) papers are as advertised. Paper is called recycled if it’s 100 percent postconsumer-recovered fiber—anything less is recycled content.
Glues
For most projects, purchased glues are more convenient, longer lasting and easier to use than homemade. White glue and white paste, called “library paste”, are best with porous items like wood, paper, plastic and cloth. It takes longer to dry and needs to be held in place, but there are no fumes. “Jewelry is wearable art, so for mine, I primarily use water-based, non-toxic glues and sealers that simply wash off my hands,” advises Nancy Kanter, owner and designer of Sparkling Vine Design, in Thousand Oaks, California. Examples include Elmer’s Washable and Mod Podge. Airplane glue, rubber cement, spray adhesive and epoxy all emit toxic fumes. Instant glue (cyanoacrylate) likewise bonds fast to fingers; toxic, foul-smelling acetate (used in nail polish remover) is needed to remedy the situation.
Paints
Water-based tempera paint is easy to use; Chroma brand tempera removes some of the hazardous ingredients. “I use water-based, non-toxic acrylic
paints and wine to paint recycled wine corks for my designs,” says Kanter. “This avoids harsh fumes and chemicals.” Note that acrylic paint can contain ammonia or formaldehyde. Oil paint produces fumes and requires turpentine, a petroleum-based product, to clean brushes. Aerosol spray paint is easily inhaled unless protective equipment is used.
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“Give kids great supplies and they’ll make great art,” maintains Harris. “They’ll also be respectful of how much they use.” Go for unscented, water-based markers, especially for younger children that are as apt to draw on themselves as on paper. Soy crayons are made from sustainable soybean oil, while retaining bright colors. Dustless chalk is preferred by some. Colored eco-pencils are another option. Beware of conventional dry erase markers, which contain the neurotoxin xylene; permanent markers emit fumes. Wax crayons are made with paraffin, a petroleum-based product.
If paint, glue, chalk or markers have a strong odor or the label says, “Use in a well-ventilated area,” it’s toxic.
Yarn and Other Fibers
For knit or crochet projects, choose recycled silk and cotton or bamboo, soy silk from tofu byproducts, or natural, sustainable corn silk. Sheep’s wool, organic cotton or alpaca fibers, raw or hand-dyed with natural colors, are environmentally friendly. Rayon is recycled wood pulp treated with caustic soda, ammonia, acetone and sulfuric acid. Nylon, made from petroleum products, may have a harmful finish.
More Materials
Canvas is typically stretched on birch framing, a sustainable wood. Look for unbleached, organic cotton can-
vas without primer. Runoff from an organic cotton field doesn’t pollute waterways. Experiment with homemade modeling clay. Many tutorials and photos are available online. Commercial modeling clay contains wheat flour, which can cause a reaction for the glutensensitive. For papier-mâché projects, recycle newsprint and use white glue, thinned with water. Premade, packaged versions may contain asbestos fibers. Eco-beads with safe finishes vary from nuts and seeds to glass and stone. For grownups that like to create their own beads, realize that polymer clays contain vinyl/PVC. In making artistic expression safe, being conscious of the materials used is paramount. Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.
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Swimming in Nature Splashing Safely in Lakes and Oceans by Lane Vail
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ostonian avid open-water swimmer Kate Radville is delighted that water constitutes 70 percent of the Earth’s surface. “The controlled environment of a swimming pool is convenient,” she says, “but splashing around outside in the beautiful summer sunshine is undeniably liberating.” Enthusiasts are both attracted by the rugged beauty of wild water and humbled by its power, but without proper skill or knowledge, swimming in natural settings can be risky. “Millions of dollars are annually spent on advertising, tourism and beach restoration projects to bring people to water,” says Dave Benjamin, executive director of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, “yet, the American Red Cross finds that 54 percent of Americans lack basic water emergency lifesaving skills.” Maximize enjoyment and safety in the open water by heeding basic guidelines. Be Weather Wise. Check the forecast before heading out and be conscious of any sudden climate changes. Leave the water or the area in the event of thunder or lightning. Tall buildings or mountains may block the view of the sky, and storms can pop
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up quickly, so Benjamin recommends using a battery-powered portable radio or smartphone app for weather updates. Wind and atmospheric pressure shifts can stir up waves for hours, so hesitate before returning to the water after a storm. Glean Information. “I can’t think of a time I’ve jumped into water I knew nothing about,” says Radville. “Some research prior to swimming is definitely advisable.” Renowned coach Steven Munatones, founder of the World Open Water Swimming Association, suggests walking along the beach to look for caution signs, surf conditions boards, flags, buoys, rope lines and available rescue equipment, plus emergency callboxes that pinpoint one’s location if cell phone service is weak. Even seemingly pristine waters can be contaminated by harmful bacteria, algal blooms or runoff pollutants after rain. “Chat with local beach-goers, swimmers, boaters or fishermen about current swimming conditions in designated areas,” counsels Munatones, and check social media sites like Facebook and area online swimming forums.
Steer Clear. Be mindful of hidden underwater hazards, ranging from sharp objects to submerged construction, which can create turbulent water and strong undercurrents. Swim in lifeguardprotected areas away from windsurfers, jet skiers and boaters that may not hear or see swimmers, adds Munatones. Respect Marine Life. Munatones advises giving marine life, however beautiful, a wide berth. “I’ve swum around the world with all sorts of intriguing sea life,” he says, “and these are wild animals, not the friendly ones you see in marine parks.” Stop swimming and watch the animal until it’s moved on. Be Water Wise. Water temperature, depth and movement, which fluctuate with rain, tides and wind, can also make conditions unpredictable, so research a destination beforehand. Pockets of cold water within an otherwise tepid mountain lake could induce a gasp response or hyperventilation, says Munatones, and prolonged immersion increases risk of muscle impairment and hypothermia. Likewise, an unexpected drop in the water floor may provoke panic. “Physically, someone capable of swimming in three feet of water can also swim in 300 feet,” says Munatones. “But mentally, deep water can feel spooky.” Rip currents are powerful streams that flow along the surface away from the shoreline. They may be easily spotted from the beach, but often go unnoticed by swimmers. “A potentially fatal mistake is allowing a ‘fight-orflight’ response to kick in and trying to swim against the current, because rips are treadmills that will exhaust your
energy,” cautions Benjamin. Instead, flip, float and follow the safest path out of the water, a technique that conserves energy and alleviates stress and panic, he says. Watch for Waves. Swim facing oncoming waves and dive under the powerful white foam, coaches Munatones. “Feel the swell wash over you before coming up to the surface.” If knocked off balance by a wave, relax, hold your breath and wait for the tumbling to cease. Swim toward the light if disoriented under the water, and make sure your head is above any froth before inhaling. “Your lungs are your personal flotation device that keep the body buoyant,” says Benjamin. “Lay back and focus on your breathing.” While Coast Guard-approved flotation devices should be worn by children at all times, they are not substitutes for supervision, says Rob Rogerson, a lifeguard and ocean rescue training officer in Palm Beach County, Florida. “Parents must watch swimming and non-swimming children vigilantly.”
“The power of the open water is immense,” says Munatones. “Be respectful, always.” Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.
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CONNECTING WITH YOUR CREATIVE SELF WHILE ON THE PATH TO HEALING by Debjani Das
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reating art is a process that allows one to delve deeper into the unconscious, elicit an emotional response, and express what cannot be said with words. It’s no wonder that more and more health professionals are using art in a variety of settings. Bodhi Simpson, co-founder of Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth, located in Yarmouth, has been using the power of creative expression with clients for over a decade. Passionate about her therapeutic approach, Simpson recalls the profound effect art played in her life. “My childhood was extremely stressful,” Simpson said. “The way that I coped was by creating art. I would draw about my angry or sad feelings, then rip up the drawings and throw them away so no one could see them. I felt an extreme sense of release from this process. I would use my imagination to dream about what my life could be and it brought great joy and healing to my heart.”
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Simpson took as many art classes as possible at The University of Maine at Augusta, where she majored in Mental Health and Human Services. After college she found herself unfulfilled as a case manager and began to seek out a career that would allow her to be able to work on a much deeper level with her clients. She discovered the Master’s Degree program in Clinical Art Therapy at Springfield College in Massachusetts. Simpson recalls, “I had never even heard of art therapy before. I researched it and learned that it was a combination of art and psychology. My first thought was—this is me!” Art therapy, which was first acknowledged in the 1940s, is seen as a relatively new field in human service professions. But art as a means of healing has been around for thousands of years. Recognizing the profound therapeutic components of creativity, health professionals in a variety of fields have been implementing artistic practices as another form of communication; encouraging individuals express themselves with the power of their imagination when verbal expression alone might be intimidating. “It is amazing to watch people blos-
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som and give themselves permission to freely express their creativity and claim their own personal power,” Simpson said. “Through creative expression, people are able to witness for themselves their own inner process and belief systems that no longer serve them.” Early on in Simpson’s career, she
gained attention in the community for her compelling work with at-risk teens and their children as the Director and Clinician of the Teen Parent School Program at Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers located in Waterville. “During my seven years at Maine Children’s Home I was given freedom to design and implement art therapy groups focused on promoting healing from trauma and
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grief. And I was able to speak and educate the community about the power of art therapy.” Acknowledged for her integral work as a flourishing art therapist, in 2012, Simpson was nominated as one of the
Forty Under 40 Emerging Leaders of Maine. “It was amazing because it was an opportunity for the community to learn about the work that I was doing with the teens,” Simpson said. “In my heart I knew it was the right time for me to take the leap of faith and open my own art therapy private practice, especially now that the community had an understanding about the profound healing that can occur through creative expression. I opened an office in Waterville and within six months I had a solid waiting list.” In 2014, Simpson came together with her business partner Audrey McMorrow to create Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth located on the beautiful Royal River in the Sparhawk Mill in Yarmouth. At Vast Horizons, Simpson
works with people of all ages and has been thoroughly enjoying the deep healing work that she does with adults. “I have been enjoying offering group and creative workshops for the community as well as developing trainings for therapists interested in learning ways to integrate creative expression into their practices,” Simpson said. “I have always imagined since I was a little girl that someday I would be able to create a center where people could feel safe and learn to heal themselves in unique and creative ways. The most amazing part of my journey is that I have become exactly what I needed.” For more information, visit vasthorizons. com or call 207-650-8170. See ad, pg 17.
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abor and delivery in a hospital was promotMost births is a natural process ed as a safer alternative. should be viewed By 1938, half of domesthat can be enjoyed. “It’s not something as a natural life tic births took place in to be afraid of,” says hospitals, and by 1960 it process instead rose to 97 percent. CurMel Campbell, author of The Yoga of Pregnancy. rently, midwives attend of a potential “It’s a wonderful and less than 8 percent of beautiful experience. We medical emergency. births here, and fewer need to remember that than 1 percent occur ~Abby Epstein, The outside a hospital. the body is designed for Business of Being Born giving birth.” Natural labor and Natural childbirth delivery in a hospital uses few or no artificial medical interis possible, but, “It’s hard to have an ventions such as drugs, continuous unmedicated birth in many hospitals if fetal monitoring, forceps delivery or you don’t know your rights, understand episiotomies (cuts to enlarge the vaginal your physiology and have a doula by opening). According to the U.S. Centers your side helping you avoid unnecesfor Disease Control (CDC), 32.7 percent sary interventions,” says Ina May Gasof deliveries were by Cesarean section kin, a pioneering midwife and author in 2013—most performed in situations of Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth. Key where a vaginal birth would have posed factors to discuss include fetal monitora relatively low risk to the health of ing, intravenous tubes and the option to mother and child. Entirely natural child- eat or drink during labor. birth is now rare here compared with other countries, but that wasn’t always Benefits of Home Births the case. Women choose home births and In 1900, 95 percent of all U.S. homey birthing centers because they births took place in the home; when labor there more comfortably, feel more more moved to hospitals here in the in control of the process and can more early 20th century, midwives still easily avoid interventions. Many moms typically handled the delivery in other seek out a midwife’s services because they don’t want to repeat the convencountries, sometimes without a doctor tional hospital experience that accompresent. In America, obstetrics became a profession and a doctor-attended birth panied their first baby’s arrival.
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The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence. ~ Denis Waitley When actress lessons are gifts you By 2006 Cesarean Ricki Lake gave birth can take with you delivery was the number into labor.” to her second child in her home bathtub She reminds one surgical procedure women that the with the assistance in American hospitals. baby is always getof a midwife, she felt ting nourishment empowered by doing ~U.S. Centers for from all that mom it on her own terms. Disease Control eats and breathes in, “Giving birth wasn’t and also feeds off of an illness, someher feelings and emotions. “The more thing that needed to be numbed. It was something to be experienced,” she says. we can feel at peace with ourselves and incorporate the baby into our being, the When women let their bodies more we feel a connection and union,” naturally lead, labor can last as little as 20 minutes or as long as two weeks, she says. “It’s vital that you let your body’s innate wisdom be your guide and the spectrum of pain intensity and respect any cues it may give.” is equally broad. A healthy prenatal Campbell guides expectant lifestyle that prepares a mom-to-be mothers through a yoga practice that for a natural physical, emotional and embraces the changes occurring each spiritual experience of childbirth is trimester. For example, a more physical highly beneficial. practice in the second trimester utilizes the surge of energy to build stamina Compassionate Self-Care and strength, while opening the heart, “Pregnancy’s not the time to overexhips and pelvis. ert yourself; let go of the temptation Complementary relaxation techto overachieve and instead practice niques for labor include breathing breathing and mindfulness,” advises practices, visualization, meditation and Campbell. “If you’re experiencing massage. When a mother isn’t conmorning sickness, try to embrace it and nected to monitors and tubes, she’s free how it serves you. By doing so, you’ll to experiment with positions and props be more in tune with your body. These
Conscious Childbirth Resources The Yoga of Pregnancy Week by Week: Connect With Your Unborn Child through Mind, Body and Breath by Mel Campbell Natural Hospital Birth: The Best of Both Worlds by Cynthia Gabriel Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin Your Best Birth by Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein The Business of Being Born a film by Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein Mothering Magazine’s Having a Baby, Naturally by Peggy O’Mara
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There is a great deal of fear and ignorance about allowing labor and birth to proceed without disturbance. Rates of routine intervention are so high, most nurses and physicians rarely see a fully natural birth.
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~Ina May Gaskin such as balls, bars and pillows, plus a warm shower or bath. If a hospital birth is planned, Gaskin notes that labor often slows once a woman leaves the comfort of home, and recommends laboring at home as long as possible. There is no way to predict the course of labor and delivery when women let nature take the lead. Campbell, a mother of three, says, “I tried to focus on the intention of what I wanted for my birthing experience, while also surrendering expectations, knowing that I would have whatever type of birth I was supposed to have.” She adds, “The breath is the most important thing—it keeps us in the moment, helps us to relax and supports us through labor.” While the home birth option is important to America’s new generation of trailblazing women, it’s also significant on a macro level. Gaskin explains, “It’s hard for staff to change routine practices in hospitals but home births make innovation possible.” Home births demonstrated that women don’t require routine episiotomies and have shown how maternal mobility and position changes can help labor progress and free badly stuck babies (earlier methods often injured mother and child). Gaskin has found, “Wherever and however you decide to give birth, your experience will impact your emotions, mind, body and spirit for the rest of your life. No one should have a home birth who doesn’t want one, but it must be one of the choices.” Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com). 26
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Animal Talk They Have Lots to Say If We’d Only Listen by Sandra Murphy
Some people talk to animals. Not many listen, though. That’s the problem. ~A. A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh
Brave New World In less than 10 years, we’ll see a universal translator for communicating with dogs and cats, predicts Con Slobodchikoff, Ph.D., professor emeritus of biological sciences at Northern Arizona University, in Flagstaff. Just like language apps change, for example, a French phrase into English, the device would translate barks into “Put on Animal Planet,” or meows to “Feed me tuna.” Computers will foster better understanding between humans and animals. David Roberts, a computer science assistant professor, and his team at North Carolina State University, in Raleigh, have received a grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a collar to send wireless instructions to dogs via vibrations. Multiple sensors return information about the dog’s heart rate and more, which is especially helpful for service dogs taught not to show stress or distress.
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Even without such technology, we can all enjoy improved relationships with animals, domestic and wild, by learning to listen. Veterinarian Linda Bender, an animal advocate in Charleston, South Carolina, and author of Animal Wisdom, says, “We all have the ability to understand animals. It gets trained out of us around age 7. It’s not about doing, it’s about being, a connection through the heart.” Meditation quiets the mind from daily concerns, allowing us to stay open, listen and be aware.
Everyday Examples Author Frances Hodgson Burnett captures the essence of this childlike sensibility in A Little Princess: “How it is that animals understand things I do not know, but it is certain that they do understand. Perhaps there is a language which is not made of words and everything understands it. Perhaps there is a soul hidden in everything and it can always speak, without even making a sound, to another soul.” In Portland, Oregon, intuitive Melissa Mattern relates examples supporting Burnett’s premise from her own experiences. “My newest cat, Rocket, beat up my other cats and ran amok. Nothing helped until I took a class in animal communication.” She asked her other cats what to do. “They were clear that I should have consulted them before bringing Rocket into the house,” she says. “I asked Rocket if he would like another home and the picture of a chef’s hat popped into my mind. When we found the perfect home for Rocket, the man was a chef whose only other pet is a turtle that lets Rocket sleep with him. Everyone is happy with the results.” Charli, a 14-year-old pointer, travels the world with her family. Her owner, Cynthia Bowman, shares one of her favorite stories: “As we planned our move to Spain, Charli got ill. I explained, ‘We want you to go too, but if you can’t, tell me.’ A picture of a smoked ham popped into my head. I didn’t understand, but Charli got well and went along,” she says. “In our new Gipuzkoa neighborhood, a deli sells hams, just like I pictured. I can’t explain how Charli knew.” It becomes a matter of trust. “Thoughts or mind pictures can be easy to dismiss or mistrust as imagination,” she comments. “Every species has something they do best. With humans, it’s problem solving and advanced thinking. We’ve separated ourselves from nature. We
Nobody experiences magic unless they believe in it. ~Linda Bender
need to remember we’re all interconnected,” Bender says. “When we learn to tune into ourselves, be heart-centric and radiate compassionate energy, it makes us irresistible to other creatures.”
Exotic Tales Wild animals communicate with David Llewellyn. As a writer of outdoor/nature blogs, he’s traveled full time in a 30-foot RV since 2002. “They don’t understand words, but go by what’s in your soul. I’ve picked berries with black bears and met a mountain lion and her two cubs along a trail without ever being harmed,” he says. “Often, hikers are told, ‘Make yourself look big and scream.’ I say ‘Hello,’ comment on the day and thank them for letting me share their space.” Staying calm is vital. Bender agrees. Grabbed by an orangutan at a wild animal trafficking rescue project, “She twisted my arm and could have easily broken it,” Bender recalls. “Fear is picked up as a threat so I tried to radiate calm. It was intense, but she gradually let go. With animals, you attract what you give. Better communication means better understanding leading to improved behavior on everyone’s part.” Communication and understanding among human, domestic and wild animals not only makes life more interesting, it can save lives. Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.
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AN IMPERMANENT, SINGULAR, SACRED ART FORM
The Lasting Beauty of Impermanence: Mary Schmaling-Kearns and The Eye of Henna by Sean Lynch
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hen viewing Mary SchmalingKearns’ henna art, an average citizen might begin to see some patterns emerge—in the branching, cosmic, free-flowing designs themselves, and in henna’s place on the broad, historic map of artistic creation. If he or she were to reflect for a moment longer, get lost in the swirling curves of a beautifully crafted eye, dominant trends and movements across civilizations in art-making and –consumption might spontaneously align, make perfect sense. And if this regular, everyday citizen were invited to express in words the fruits of his or her contemplative labor, terms like reproducibility, ownership and permanence might seem increasingly important. What do these words have to do with Mary Schmaling-Kearns, henna artist and owner of The Eye of Henna? Everything. Hers is the story of how art directly affects a person—like the pregnant women, cancer patients, and brides on whom Schmaling-Kearns has performed her work—and of technology’s massive reach that has made art viewable and enjoyable to an unthinkably vast audience. Schmaling-Kearns first encountered henna in a magazine when she was a second-year photography student at Maine College of Art (MECA), when photography students still went to magazines for inspiration. “I saw a pair of hennaed hands in a magazine. I was [so] captivated by their intricacy and body art that I had to learn more about how to do this art form,” she says. But she had
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to feed her interest the old-fashioned way—by following the paths traced by card catalogues and good old intuition: “The Internet wasn’t even a thing yet so I went to the library and looked at every book about India and all the National Geographics I could find that might have henna designs in them.” It’s easy to delineate an oil painting’s creation and ownership. A local artist can sit for an afternoon on the Eastern Promenade in Portland, paint a tranquil seascape and, if she or he so chooses, sell the tangible product of time and skill. What’s special about henna is that it’s an art with deep roots in the cultures that practice it, and it has a significantly shorter lifespan—the Polaroid picture of graphic art (though it fades rather than emerges with time). Schmaling-Kearns used her background in photography and intense curiosity to preserve one-of-a-kind designs: “This was an art form that was not documented because it leaves the skin two weeks after it’s applied...so there are thousands of years of undocumented henna designs that have been created and a list of art from the Egyptians 5,000 years ago.” There are scholars whose lives are dedicated to studying brushstrokes in 19th Century French Impressionism, and yet henna has been relegated to ancient lists and has relied on the advances in photography to gain artistic standing and documentation. “As a photographer I made a plan to document every design I did, and I went to India to explore and photograph
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hundreds of designs on women that I met on my travels,” Schmaling-Kearns said, who’s been following through with that plan for more than 20 years. She feels the importance of a lasting presence by the artist, too; but in creating henna the process, not the final product, is the focus. “I apply patterns…from flowers, nature, textiles and symbols that have meaning for my clients. I use their personal stories to help create a design that feeds their spirit while on their body.” This brings up the question of ownership. There is no clear possessor of the henna artist’s work because it belongs on and to a body for such a short period of time; the power is in the dynamic relationship between artist, artwork and receiver. Schmaling-Kearns draws on her variety of talents to achieve this: “I definitely use my drawing skills when looking at the body and looking at it as a whole, especially since I’ve been a Reiki-Master teacher for 10 years, and when I’m sitting with the client there’s energy that comes through to help heal the body as the art is applied—it is a very communal exchange,” she says. What’s more, henna has heath benefits, which Schmaling-Kearns explains: “Henna is a natural herbal plant which has its own healing properties. Henna is cooling to the skin. It can help with swelling, heal cuts wounds and skin discomforts like eczema.” In the end, though, Schmaling-Kearns’ work is inspired by a deep value for henna as it is—impermanent, singular, sacred. “It is creating sacred art, something that we have lost touch with, a tradition connected to decorating the body as tribes across the world have done for thousands of years preparing for transformation,” she says. “I feel honored to be able to do the work that I do…. I make connections with so many people…and I love that my work is art in service.”
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hen organic mattress and bedding retailer The Clean Bedroom first launched with one showroom in Maine in 2004, co-founder Christine Chamberlin knew it was destined to become something bigger. “We always expected it wouldn’t be small,” she says now, seven showrooms later. “My husband [company co-founder Theodore Duquette] said that when mothers find out what’s in a regular mattress, they are going to be replacing every mattress in their home.” At the time The Clean Bedroom opened that first showroom, they were the only one in the area offering sustainable, organic mattresses and bedding constructed of renewable, natural materials. The competition has increased over time, but Chamberlin welcomes the challenge and differentiates the company by offering customers education about products being sold. The company’s focus for the past 11 years has been on educating consumers so they can make informed purchase decisions about buying a mattress or other bedding items. Training for new and veteran team members is an ongoing process; staff is so engaged that they have brought innovative ideas to manufacturers which later turned out to be good sellers. “We are focused on innovating at every level,” Chamberlin says. That focus becomes more important as larger manufacturers attempt to enter the health-conscious market. Green-
THE CLEAN BEDROOM: Taking Eco-Friendly Furnishings from the Bedroom into the Home By Nicole Miale
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washing is now common in the bedding industry and it outrages Chamberlin. “There is no regulation,” she explains. “So a company can call its product natural even if only 3 percent of it is plant-based. The public is really being duped because they are paying more for something they think is better, but it’s not.” Now The Clean Bedroom is taking their passion for clean living into the rest of the home, specifically the dining and living rooms. Its Austin, Texas, showroom was reopened in April as The Clean Bedroom & Home after a short closure, complete with new furniture offerings and a new look. This showroom launch is testing the concept before introducing the home decor in other showrooms, Chamberlin explains. “Our core customer is a family with young children. We are a destination store people will travel to for an hour or more,” she expands. “People come in from the suburbs to shop at our stores because our products appeal to a specific kind of buyer. To be able to offer them furniture for the home makes us more attractive and makes their trip that much more worthwhile.” Expanding to include living and dining room furniture presented a challenge initially because the company found that few manufacturers could meet their stringent requirements for organic and sustainably sourced goods without synthetic flame retardants. After a lot of research, they found CocoMat, a manufacturer with more than 300 stores
throughout Europe. It’s a collaboration Chamberlin feels good about. “I want to be able to continue debunking the myths about natural and organic products,” she says. “Expanding beyond the sleep shops gives us a chance to give our customers even more options to keep their families safe and healthy.” Nicole Miale is publisher of Natural Awakenings Fairfield County. Connect with her at NicoleM@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com.
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Joe Dispenza on The Power of Thought Alone to Heal by Kathleen Barnes
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ost of us are familiar with the placebo effect, when actual healing occurs after the only prescription a patient ingests is a sugar pill that the individual believes is medicine. Researcher and Chiropractor Joe Dispenza, of Olympia, Washington, knows the value of the placebo effect from personal experience. When his spine shattered during a 1986 triathlon race as his bicycle was hit by an SUV, he had a good mental picture of what had happened. Consulting doctors proclaimed a bleak prognosis and offered a risky surgical procedure as his only chance of walking again. He left the hospital against the advice of his physicians and spent the next three months mentally—and physically—reconstructing his spine. His story is one of hope for healing for others, detailed in his latest book, You Are the Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter.
How did your pivotal healing take place? For two hours twice a day, I went within and began creating a picture of my intended result: a totally healed spine. Nine-and-a-half weeks after the accident, I got up and walked back into my life fully recovered—without having had a body cast or surgeries. I resumed my chiropractic practice 10 weeks out and was training and lifting weights again while continuing my rehabilitation regimen at 12 weeks. Now, in the nearly 30 years since the accident, I can honestly say that 32
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How does your approach differ from mind over matter? It’s the same. So many people have been conditioned into believing that mind and body are separate things. There is never a time when the mind isn’t influencing the body and vice versa. The combination is what I call a state of being.
How does the placebo effect work? Think about the idea of giving somebody a sugar pill, saline solution or a false surgery. A certain percentage of those people will accept, believe and surrender—without analysis—to the “thought” that they are receiving the real substance or treatment. As a result, they’ll program their autonomic nervous systems to manufacture the exact same pharmacy of drugs to match the real substance or treatment. They can make their own antidepressants and painkilling medicines. Healing is not something that takes place outside of you.
Can you cite examples of disease in which self-healing has been scientifically validated? There is amazing power in the human mind. Some people’s thoughts heal them; some have made them sick and sometimes even hastened their death. In the first chapter of You Are the Placebo, I tell a story about one man who died after being told he had cancer, even though an autopsy revealed
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he’d been misdiagnosed. A woman plagued by depression for decades improved dramatically and permanently during an antidepressant drug trial, despite the fact that she was in the placebo group. A handful of veterans that participated in a Baylor University study, formerly hobbled by osteoarthritis, were miraculously cured by fake knee surgeries. Plus, scientists have seen sham coronary bypass surgeries that resulted in healing for 83 percent of participants (New England Journal of Medicine). A study of Parkinson’s disease from the University of British Columbia measured better motor coordination for half of the patients after a placebo injection. They were all healed by thought alone. The list goes on. I’ve personally witnessed many people heal themselves using the same principles of the placebo response, once they understood how, from cancers, multiple sclerosis, lupus, thyroid conditions and irritable bowel syndrome.
How can an ordinary person make that quantum leap and find healing? Many of us are now recognizing that rather than live in the past, we can create our own future. It requires changing some longstanding conditioned beliefs and the willingness to step into an unfamiliar, uncomfortable, unpredictable state that is consistent with living in the unknown. This happens to be the perfect place from which to create change. I recommend a meditation that creates physiological changes in the brain and at the cellular level, from 45 to 60 minutes a day. Changing Beliefs and Perceptions meditations are available on my website or individuals can record themselves reading the texts printed in the back of my book. As we exchange self-limiting beliefs we begin to embody new possibilities. Joe Dispenza is chairman of Life University Research Council and a faculty member for the International Quantum University for Integrative Medicine, Omega Institute for Holistic Studies and Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. Visit DrJoeDispenza.com. Connect with natural health books author Kathleen Barnes at KathleenBarnes.com.
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healthykids People change over time and so do symbols. A symbol that means one thing in society today can easily change. Very little is truly timeless.
Think Before You Ink
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How to Make Body Art Safe and Reversible by April Thompson
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ew things in life are more permanent than a tattoo. Yet those most likely to change their life course—in careers, relationships or fashion styles—are also most inclined to get inked. Nearly 40 percent of Americans between the ages of 18 and 25 have at least one tattoo, according to a Pew Research Center poll. “If you change your hairstyle or look often, you probably aren’t a good candidate for a tattoo, because of the limited flexibility to change that decision,” says Dr. Gregory Hall, a primary care physician in
Cleveland, Ohio. Hall created the website ShouldITattoo.com to help inform others after seeing so many patients that regretted the tattoos of their youth. Hall has also authored Teens, Tattoos, & Piercings to try to reach school-aged kids before they even consider body art.
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The Millennial generation, which is getting inked in record numbers, is also the leading demographic for ink removal. More than half the tattoos removed by medical professionals
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in 2013 were for people between 19 and 34 years old. Removal often costs many times more than being tattooed, sometimes requiring a dozen or more sessions over several months. Beyond the likelihood of changing one’s mind about a tattoo, Hall cites employment, discrimination and health concerns in urging teens to decline getting inked or pierced. Employers have the legal right to reject a job candidate because of a tattoo—a challenging fact of life for young people to reconcile when they’re still undecided on a career path. Different branches of the military have their own restrictions on body art, which can include the tattoo’s size, placement and subject, while some companies ban tattoos and piercings altogether. The commitment of a tattoo never interested Lauren Waaland-Kreutzer, 25, of Richmond, Virginia. “I don’t know how I’m going to age and who I’ll be in five years,” she says. Two days after turning 18, however, she got her nose pierced, a decision she hasn’t regretted, even though it’s affected her employment. “While I was working my way through college, I gave up slightly better paying jobs in order to keep my piercing,” she says. Her current employer, a local nonprofit in Fredericksburg, Virginia, is piercing-friendly, but she has friends that have to cover their tattoos and piercings at work; a former classmateturned-lawyer even had to remove a small star tattoo from her wrist. While piercings are more reversible than tattoos, they are also more prone to certain health risks. Tongue and cheek piercings can accelerate tooth decay, according to Hall, and the risk of infection can be high, especially
if it impacts cartilage. “Some skin rejects piercings, and you can end up with permanent scars,” he adds.
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The good news is there are more natural, less permanent alternatives for young adults to adorn and express themselves, including custom-made temporary tattoos, plus magnetic and clip-on jewelry that are indistinguishable from a permanent piercing. Temporary tattoos work to try out the look before possibly committing. Henna tattoos, an import from India, are another popular alternative, although Hall has seen many patients develop allergic reactions to this plantbased ink, so it’s always best to test on a small spot first. Permanent organic inks fade more over time, a downside for someone that keeps a tattoo for life, but “come off beautifully” in a removal process compared to the standard heavy metal inks, reports Hall. Also, “We just don’t know yet what impact the heavy metals may have on people’s immune systems down the road,” he says. “Organic inks are much safer.”
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State laws vary regarding age criteria, some allowing tattoos at any age with parental consent. Hall’s tattoo website has a downloadable contract to encourage kids to talk with their parents before making a decision, regardless of the need for consent. Name tattoos, even those of loved ones, are among the tattoos most likely to be removed later in life. Hall saw this with a young man that had the names of the grandparents that raised him tattooed on his hands. He said, “I still love them, but I’m tired of looking at them and I have got to get them off me.” A Harris Interactive poll revealed that a third of company managers would think twice about promoting someone with tattoos or piercings—a more critical factor than how tidy their workspace is kept or the appropriateness of their attire. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 Maine Lobster Festival – July 29-Aug 2. Times vary. This 5-day festival offers an abundance of lobster, a carnival, parade, concerts, arts & crafts vendors and much more. $5-$8/adults; $2/children; other ticket rates apply. Harbor Park, Rockland. MaineLobsterFestival.com. Monmouth Fair – July 30-Aug 2. Times vary. Enjoy shows, displays, demonstrations, participation, food, live entertainment, raffles and more. $5/adults; $2/ ages 12-18; free/under 12. Monmouth Fairgrounds, 79 Academy Rd, Monmouth. MonmouthFair.com. Blueberry Festival – July 31-Aug 2. Times vary. Enjoy blueberries, food, activities, live music and more. Prices vary. South Freeport Congregational Church, 98 South Freeport Rd, South Freeport. 207865-4012. SouthFreeportChurch.com. Bangor State Fair – July 31-Aug 9. Times vary. Enjoy rides, music, contests, animal shows, demonstrations, demolition derby, various vendors and more. $12/pp; $7-$10/parking. Cross Insurance Center, Bass Park, 515 Main St, Bangor. BangorStateFair.com. Nia Fitness Class – 9:20-10:20am. NIA is nonimpact, gentle on the joints, provides great cardio and is suitable for all fitness levels and ages. $10. Fitness/Dance Room, Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St, Westbrook. 207-680-8083. LivingNia@gmail.com. ErinCurren.com. 8th Annual Picnic Music & Arts Festival – 11am6pm. This event features over 100 vendors selling clothing, jewelry, accessories, bags, stationery, photography, fine art and more with food and live music. Free. Lincoln Park, Congress St and Franklin St, Portland. PicnicPortland.com.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 Maine Lobster Festival Road Race – 8am. Participate in a 10K road race, 5K walk or 1-mile kids fun run. $5-$23. Harbor Park, Rockland. MaineLobsterFestival.com. 3rd Annual Paddle Battle – 12:30-4:30pm. A fun race for paddle boards, kayaks, canoes and surfboards with live music and more. All levels welcomed. $10-$25. Nonantum Resort, 95 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport. 207-967-4050. NonantumResort.com.
MONDAY, AUGUST 3 Summer Camp: Aquatic Adventures – Aug 3-7. 9am-3pm. Take a closer look at aquatic locations and more. Bring a lunch and be prepared for outdoor exploration. $280/child members, $355/ child nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org. Summer Camp: EcoQuesting Nature Safari – Aug 3-7. 9am-3pm. Ages 8-12. Solve mysteries of the land and sea, while discovering how to be an earthsaving crusader. $160/members, $200/nonmembers. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org. Explorers: Animal Adaptations – Aug 3-6. 9:15am-3:15pm. Learn about animals and how they use their senses and other adaptations to survive. Bring lunch, snacks and be prepared for outdoor exploration. $245/child members, $290/child nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org. Circus Smirkus – Aug 3-4. 1pm & 6pm. Enjoy the show, popcorn, cotton candy and more. Two shows per day. Tickets available at Royal River Natural Foods in Freeport or online. $18-$21. Merriconeag Waldorf School, 57 Desert Rd, Freeport. Events@ merriconeag.org. Smirkus.org. Outdoor Nia Fitness Class – 5:30-6:30pm. Sustainable fitness for your miraculous body and unique spirit. Weather permitting. $10. Upper Lawn, Fort Williams, 1000 Shore Rd, Cape Elizabeth. 207680-8083. LivingNia@gmail.com. ErinCurren.com.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 161th Annual Topsham Fair – Aug 4-9. Times vary. Enjoy several days of fun, food, activities, contests and much more. $10/Tues-Fri & Sun; $12/Sat. Topsham Fairgrounds, Rt 196, Coastal Connector, Topsham. TopshamFair.net. Family Farmyard Fun – Aug 4, 13 & 26. 1011:30am. Meet the Farmyard animals up close and personal. We’ll feed the pigs, goats and cows, and collect eggs from the chickens. $5. Education Barn, Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. 207-650-3031. PineLandFarms.org.
markyourcalendar TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 Personalized Therapeutic Movement & Yoga – Aug 4, 11 & 18. 5:30-6:45pm. This 7-week class targets your needs specifically to decrease pain, recover from injury and improve mobility with the use of slow intentional movements. A maximum of 4 students means a lot of direct support. Next session begins Sept 1. Pre-registration only. Contact Darcy for rates/availability. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.
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Pure Ease Yin Yoga Classes – Aug 4, 11 & 18. 7-8:15pm. Reduce pain, improve flexibility and enhance strength and stability. Mixed levels. 5 or 10 class summer pass available. Drop-ins welcome if space is available. $18/drop-in. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. Info/registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.
markyourcalendar SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 Family Yoga – 10-11am. All ages. Bring the whole gang for a class that is suitable for all abilities. We’ll focus on basic yoga poses that can be adaptable for everybody, young or old. Drop-ins welcome. $10/per family. Optimal Self Health and Wellness Center, 640 Congress St, Portland. 617-448-7846. MaineYogaKids@ gmail.com. MaineYogaKids.com.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 Nia Fitness Class – 8-9am or 11am-12pm. NIA is non-impact, gentle on the joints, provides great cardio and is suitable for all fitness levels and ages. $10. Portland New Church, 302 Stevens Ave, Portland. 207-680-8083. LivingNia@gmail.com. ErinCurren.com.
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Harvest Lunch – Aug 5, 18 & 20. 10-11:30am. Come with an appetite to eat and learn. We will harvest our own lunch and enjoy a picnic on the farm. $5. Education Barn, Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. 207-650-3031. PineLandFarms.org.
Old Port Reggae Festival – 3pm. Dance, eat and experience the culture while listening to artists such as Barrington Levy, Steel Pulse, Inner Circle and more. $15-$42. Maine State Pier, 56 Commercial St, Portland. 207- 358-9327. WaterFrontConcerts.com.
Merryspring Nature Center Kitchen Tour – 10am-3pm. Tour eight kitchens and enjoy a gourmet tasting at each stop provided by a local chef. $25/ advance; $35/day of. Various locations in Camden and Rockport. 207-236-2239. MerrySpring.org.
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What is a Chaplain with Rev. Angie Arndt – 6-7:30pm. Learn about the breadth and depth of service being offered by ChIME graduates and explore whether you are called to be one. Free. Center for Grieving Children, 555 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-347-6740. ChimeOfMaine.org.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 Woodland Wonders – Aug 6 & 19. 10-11:30am. Enjoy a walk to explore woodland habitats, observe creatures that live on the farm and look for signs of wild animals in the forest. $5. Education Barn, Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. 207-650-3031. PineLandFarms.org. Circus Smirkus – Aug 6-7. 1 & 6pm. Enjoy the show, popcorn, cotton candy and more. Two shows per day. Tickets available at Sugar Shack in Kennebunk or online. $18-$20. Rockin’ Horse Stables, 245 Arundel Rd, Kennebunkport. RockinHorseMaine.com. Smirkus.org. Outdoor Nia Fitness Class – 4:30-5:30pm. See Aug 3 listing. Upper Lawn, Fort Williams, 1000 Shore Rd, Cape Elizabeth. 207-680-8083. LivingNia@ gmail.com. ErinCurren.com.
markyourcalendar THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 Pure Ease Yin Yoga Classes – Aug 6, 13 & 20. 6:30-8pm. Reduce pain, improve flexibility, enhance strength and stability. Mixed levels. 5 or 10 class summer pass available. Drop-ins welcome if space is available. $18/drop-in. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.
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Bird Walk – 7:30-9:30am. Join the York County Audubon Society for an early morning bird walk. Bring binoculars if you have them. Meet at the Visitor Center. Free. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-6461555. WellsReserve.org. Pound the Pavement 5K – 8am. Participate in a race that benefits the Maternal Health Alliance for postpartum depression awareness. $20-$25. South Portland Boys & Girls Club, 169 Broadway, South Portland. Running4Free.com.
markyourcalendar SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 Somatic Meditation: Include Your Body in Your Meditation – 8:30-10:30am. Listen to your body in new subtle ways that can enhance or deepen meditation and well-being. Beginners and seasoned meditators welcomed. With guest teacher Somatic-Experiencing Therapist, Doug Smith. $20. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.
Mustangs in Motion – 1-4pm. Join us to see America’s wild horses in action. Free. Ever After Mustang Rescue, 463 West St, Biddeford. 207-2847721. MustangRescue.org.
MONDAY, AUGUST 10 Summer Camp: Creative Naturalists – Aug 1014. 9am-3pm. Ages 13-15. Spend the week hiking on trails near the river, marsh, and ocean while simultaneously dabbling in the arts. $160/members, $200/nonmembers. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-6461555. WellsReserve.org. Summer Camp: Nature Neighborhoods – Aug 1014. 9am-3pm. Learn how animals live together and get along in their different habitats. Bring a lunch and be prepared for outdoor exploration. $280/child members, $355/child nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org. Summer Camp: Mucking in the Mudflats – 9am3pm. Ages 6-10. Explore the pools of the salt marsh and mudflat to search for minnows, eels, clams, snails and more. $40/members, $50/nonmembers. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org. Outdoor Nia Fitness Class – 5:30-6:30pm. See Aug 3 listing. Upper Lawn, Fort Williams, 1000 Shore Rd, Cape Elizabeth. 207-680-8083. LivingNia@gmail.com. ErinCurren.com.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 Ice Cream Making – Aug 11 & 27. 10-11:30am. Learn how to make ice cream after we visit the dairy cows and learn where the milk comes. $5. Education Barn, Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. 207-650-3031. PineLandFarms.org.
Color Me Rad 5K – 9-10:30am. Participate in this amazing color blast event where you’ll get blasted with color while you run. $15-$60. Brunswick Landing, 2 Pegasus St, Brunswick. ColorMeRad.com.
Friendly Plants – 10am-12pm. Meet the friendly plants that surround us and learn to use them for eating, healing, repelling and more. $5/members, $7/nonmembers. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org.
Nia Fitness Class – 9:20-10:20am. See Aug 1 listing. Fitness/Dance Room, Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St, Westbrook. 207-680-8083. LivingNia@gmail.com. ErinCurren.com.
Personalized Therapeutic Movement & Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. See Aug 4 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207829-2700. TurningLight.org.
Summer Wildflowers – 10am-12:30pm. Explore blooming wildflowers around the trails and wet meadow. Learn basic identification skills, natural history, lore and more. $5/members, $7/
Pure Ease Yin Yoga Classes – 7-8:15pm. See Aug 4 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. Info/registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 Access Consciousness – 3-5pm. There are 12 points or bars on the head. Activating these points by lightly touching them and allowing the energy to flow releases the electrical charge that holds thoughts, decisions, or emotions. $35. Location TBA, East End residence, Portland. 207-272-3181. NancyGraceRosen@gmail.com. PureEnergyIntegration.com.
Summer Camp: Scat Scavengers – 9am-3pm. Ages 6-10. Search for scat along the trails, play fun scat games, sing the scat rap and go on a scat scavenger hunt filled with amazing discoveries. $40/members, $50/nonmembers. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org. Tractors and Trucks – 10-11:30am. Learn about the types of machinery we use to feed and care for our animals. $5. Education Barn, Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. 207-650-3031. PineLandFarms.org. Perseids Meteor Shower – 8-9:30pm. Local astronomer, Scott Negley, will talk about a variety of space wonders, including comets, meteors, asteroids and more. If weather permits, a star party will be held outside to view the meteor shower. $5. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 Skowhegan State Fair – Aug 13-22. Times vary. Enjoy an agricultural fair featuring a huge midway, animal exhibits, crafts, flower show, harness racing, food, rides and more. $8-$10/ admission; Free/under 5. Skowhegan Fairgrounds, 33 Constitution Ave, Skowhegan. 207-474-2947. SkowheganStateFair.com. Lunch ‘n’ Learns: Nine Months in Nepal – 12-1pm. This talk by Laudholm summer camp coordinator, Ellen Gawarkiewicz, will discuss life in Nepal after she taught in a local school. $2. Mather Auditorium, Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org. Outdoor Nia Fitness Class – 4:30-5:30pm. See Aug 3 listing. Upper Lawn, Fort Williams, 1000 Shore Rd, Cape Elizabeth. 207-680-8083. LivingNia@ gmail.com. ErinCurren.com. Pure Ease Yoga Classes – 6:30-8pm. See Aug 6 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 4th Annual Native American Intertribal Pow Wow – Aug 14-16. Times vary. Enjoy music, dance, crafts, demonstrations and more. Free. Ever After Mustang Rescue, 463 West St, Biddeford. 207-2847721. MustangRescue.org. 13th Annual Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show – Aug 14-16. 10am-6pm, Fri; 10am-5pm, Sat; 10am-4pm, Sun. Maine’s finest artists, architects, boatbuilders, furniture makers, jewelers, vendors, live music, fresh food, activities and more. $12/ admission; Free/under 12. Harbor & Buoy Parks, Rockland. MaineBoats.com.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 Registration Open – Join us for our very popular Homeopathic First Aid and Acute Care course. New session begins in October. $25. Baylight Center for Homeopathy, 222 Saint John St, Suite 137, Portland. 207-774-4244. BayLightHomeopathy.com.
MONDAY, AUGUST 17 Summer Camp: Flocks, Colonies, Swarms and Schools – Aug 17-21. 9am-3pm. Learn about birds, frogs, beavers, bees, fish and more. Bring a lunch and be prepared for outdoor exploration. $280/child members, $355/child nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org. 20th Annual Breakaway 5K & Fun Run – 7:45am & 9am. Start and finish near beach square. Course follows East and West Avenues to Ocean Park and back to square. $15-$20. Downtown Old Orchard Beach. OOBMaps.org.
37th Annual Maine Highland Games – 8am. The largest Scottish gathering that features pipe bands, fiddlers, sheep dogs, athletic events, kilt making, food, vendors and more. $15/adults; $5/kids under 12; $50/patrons. Topsham Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Rd, Topsham. MaineHighlandGames.org. 9th Annual Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival – 9am- 5pm. Works from several artists will be displayed along the sidewalks of Maine Street and the adjacent Town Mall along with live music. Free. Downtown Brunswick. BrunswickDownTown.org. Nia Fitness Class – 9:20-10:20am. See Aug 1 listing. Fitness/Dance Room, Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St, Westbrook. 207-680-8083. LivingNia@gmail.com. ErinCurren.com. Urban RAID – 10am-1pm. Experience the next generation of obstacle racing and be challenged to run, crawl, jump, climb, and scramble through sand or city streets. $50-$100. Amethyst Lot, 1 Thames St, Portland. RaidEvents.com. Country Fest Maine – 10am-9pm. Enjoy country, bluegrass & folk music, food and more. Concert will be indoors in case of inclement weather. $8/person; free/kids under 12. Litchfield Sportsmen’s Club, 2261 Hallowell Rd, Litchfield. CountryFestMaine.com. Make Your Own Fire Cider – 1-2:30pm. Learn how to make your own fire cider to prepare for the upcoming cold and flu season. Take home a batch of fire cider, the recipe and instructions to make vinegar. Space is limited to 10 people. Additional session will be added upon demand. $15/session; $10/materials. The Mind-Body Studio, 191 Emery Mills Rd, Shapleigh. 207-636-2500. FaceBook.com/TheMindBodyStudio.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 Tour de Farms XVI – All day. Ride through the scenic farmland for 20, 50, or 100 miles. Food & drinks will be provided during the race. Prices vary. Morris Farm, 156 Gardiner Rd, Wiscasset. 207-8824080. MorrisFarm.org.
Sea Water Studio – 9:30-11:30am. This event is a painting retreat for cancer survivors. Learn simple watercolor techniques and be part of a lively conversation about creative wellness. Come prepared for the beach with water/snack. Materials will be supplied. Registration required. Free. Footbridge Beach, Ogunquit Beach, Ogunquit. 207-337-2900. ArtHope.org. Outdoor Nia Fitness Class – 5:30-6:30pm. See Aug 3 listing. Upper Lawn, Fort Williams, 1000 Shore Rd, Cape Elizabeth. 207-680-8083. LivingNia@ gmail.com. ErinCurren.com.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18 Personalized Therapeutic Movement & Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. See Aug 4 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207829-2700. TurningLight.org. ESSENCE: The Emotional Path to Spirit with Rev. Jacob Watson – 6-7:30pm. Enjoy a discussion about Rev. Jacob Watson’s book, “Essence: The Emotional Path to Spirit” and obtain a signed copy. Free. Center for Grieving Children, 555 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-347-6740. ChimeOfMaine.org. Pure Ease Yin Yoga Classes – 7-8:15pm. See Aug 4 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. Info/registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 Bay Chamber’s Summer Music Festival – Aug 19-23. Times vary. Listen to and meet the Bay Chamber Festival artists. $25/adults; $10/ages under 25. Various locations in Rockport. 207-236-2823. BayChamberConcerts.org. Nia Fitness Class – 8-9am or 11am-12pm. See Aug 5 listing. Portland New Church, 302 Stevens Ave, Portland. 207-680-8083. LivingNia@gmail.com. ErinCurren.com. Coastal Maine Antiques Show – 9am-4pm. Come see what top quality antiques are for sale by the Maine Antiques Dealers Association. $10. Round Top Farm, 3 Round Top Rd, Damariscotta. MaineAntiques.org.
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Speaker Series: Live Birds of Prey – 7-9pm. Expert educators will present a humorous and inspiring visit with some of Maine’s iconic and lesser known raptors. $5/members, $8/nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org.
23rd Annual Great Falls Balloon Festival – Aug 21-23. Times vary. Ride a balloon, eat food, enjoy a carnival, parade, vendors and more. Some activities require a fee. Free admission. SimardPayne Memorial Park, Oxford Street, Lewiston. GreatFallsBalloonFestival.org.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
Seashore Trolley Speakeasy – 6-10:30pm. Relive the era of Prohibition with food, cocktails, live music, raffles, silent films and trolley rides. Cash bar. Tickets must be purchased in advance. $50. Seashore Trolley Museum, 195 Long Cabin Rd, Kennebunkport. 207-967-2712. TrolleyMuseum.org.
Outdoor Nia Fitness Class – 4:30-5:30pm. See Aug 3 listing. Upper Lawn, Fort Williams, 1000 Shore Rd, Cape Elizabeth. 207-680-8083. LivingNia@ gmail.com. ErinCurren.com. AIGA’s Cocktails and Creatives – 5-9pm. Enjoy a night at the museum with live music, food, drink and special programming. Museum admission/ nonmembers; Free/members. Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Sq, Portland. 207-775-6148. PortlandMuseum.org. Endless Summer 5-Miler – 6:30pm. This spectacular race course travels through the trails of the East End, the streets of the Bayside community and the Eastern Promenade. Race will benefit The Center for Grieving Children. $25. Fleet Feet Maine Running, 309 Marginal Way, Portland. FleetFeetMaineRunning.com. Pure Ease Yoga Classes – 6:30-8pm. See Aug 6 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 3rd Annual Depot Street Village Folk Festival – Aug 21-22. Times vary. Enjoy local music, food, arts and crafts, demonstrations, activities, beard contest and more. Various locations on Depot St, Bridgton. FaceBook.com/VillageFolkFest.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 Bird Walk – 7:30-9:30am. See Aug 8 listing. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org.
ter/snack. Free. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org.
10th Anniversary Paws for a Cause – 8am & 10am. This event supports the work of the Coastal Humane Society, raising money for food, veterinary care, shelter, exams and more. $25. Memorial & Discovery Park, Freeport. CoastalHumaneSociety. DonorPages.com.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26
Village Green Craft Fair – 10am-4pm. Peruse the various types of Maine made crafts featuring photography, pottery, woodwork, needle-craft, foods, fine art, soaps, jewelry and more. Free. On the Green, Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport. SocietyOfSouthernMaineCraftsMen.org.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 The Color Run – 8am. Known as “The Happiest 5k on the Planet”, this race ends with all participants covered in colored powder. $45-$50. Waterfront, 1 Railroad St, Bangor. TheColorRun.com.
markyourcalendar SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 Exploring Real: The Secret to Growth & Progress – 8:30-10:30am. Self-limiting patterns, habits and beliefs can hinder your progress. Explore a new perspective with this secret “recipe”. A bit of courage, heart and wisdom are the means to make real progress and change. Includes a couple weeks of structured reflection and support via email after the class. $20. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-8292700. TurningLight.org.
MONDAY, AUGUST 24 New England Series Marathon – 6am. This is the first race out of seven that travels throughout New England. Participate in the 5K, full or half marathon. $30-$130. Sanford Springvale YMCA, 1 Emile Levasseur Dr, Sanford. MainlyMarathons.com.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25 Salsa Making – 10-11:30am. We will harvest fresh veggies and herbs from our garden and learn how to make a farm-fresh salsa. $5. Education Barn, Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. 207-650-3031. PineLandFarms.org. Art Hope – 10am-12pm. Enjoy a gentle hike and fresh air arts on the lawn. Drawing and painting materials will be provided or field artists may bring their own. Dress for a summer hike and bring wa-
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45th Annual Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Music Festival – Aug 26-29. Times vary. This event will feature many national and local bands from all over the world. Ticket prices vary. Litchfield Fairgrounds, 30 Plains Rd, Litchfield. BlisteredFingers.com.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 Acton Fair – Aug 27-30. 9am-10pm, Thurs-Sat; 9am-4pm, Sun. Enjoy animal demonstrations, car show, activities, road race, baking contest, food, live entertainment and more. $8/adults; free/kids under 12; $4/parking. Acton Fair Grounds, 550 Rte 109, Acton. ActonFair.net. Poisonous Plants – 10am-12pm. Learn some of the basics about poisonous plants and how to be safe outdoors. $5/members, $7/nonmembers. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org. Concert: Soggy Po’ Boys – 7-9pm. This 8-piece dixieland/brass band plays horn-heavy music ranging in style from early swing to NOLA funk to modern day brass band music. $15/members, $25/ nonmembers. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org. Bob Milne – 7:30pm. See one of the finest ragtime pianist of our time. $20/advance; $25/ door. The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave, Boothbay Harbor. 207-633-6855. BoothBayOperaHouse.com.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 2nd Annual Bow Ties & Bean Boots Gala – 6pm. Celebrate with and support the work of Teens to Trails. Enjoy food, drinks, games, activities, an auction, live music and more. $35/advance; $40/ door. The Portland Company, 58 Fore St, Portland. 207-725-0800. TeensToTrails.org. Full Moon Dinner: Sturgeon Moon – 6:30pm. This event includes a scenic round-trip lift up the mountain for dinner and live entertainment. Reservations required. $39/adults; $14/kids. Sunday River’s Mid-Mountain Peak Lodge, 15 South Ridge Rd, Newry. 800-543-2754. SundayRiver.com. REV3 Glow Run – 7:30pm. Enjoy an evening of family fun and take part in a 5K or 1-mile fun run dressed with glow sticks and all things bright and shiny. $15-$30. 11 1st St, Old Orchard Beach. Rev3Glow.com.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 Maine Seaweed Festival – All day. This event features local artists, activities, educational speakers, food trucks, entertainment and vendors who use Maine seaweeds in their crafts. Southern Maine Community College, 2 Fort Rd, South Portland. SeaweedFest.com. 5th Annual Easy as Pi Road & Trail Race – 8:45am & 9:15am. Participate in a race that supports grants to non-profits with environmental missions focused on creating a healthier world. $20-$25. Woodard & Curran Foundation, 41 Hutchins Dr, Portland. WoodardCurranFoundation.org. Wells Chili-Fest – 11am-3pm. Enjoy chili, vendors and more at this festival. $15-$65. Wells Junior High School, 1470 Post Rd, Wells. WellsChiliFest.com.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 Windsor Fair – Aug 30-Sept 7. Times vary. Enjoy animal demonstrations, demolition derby, monster trucks, races, rides, food, live entertainment and more. $8-$9/adults; free/kids under 16. Windsor Fairgrounds, 82 Ridge Rd, Windsor. WindsorFair.com. Challenge Maine – Times vary. This course involves swimming, biking and running through the beach and ends in the downtown area. $135-$360. Various locations throughout Old Orchard Beach. Challenge-FamilyUSA.com.
markyourcalendar SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 Shakti Sunday Series–2-5pm. Ages 30-80. Women explore energy circulation, cultivation and rejuvenation of vital life force energy and trust inner womb wisdom in a group setting. $90. Location disclosed upon registration. 207-775-7888. NancyGraceRosen@gmail.com. PureEnergyIntegration.com. Wolfe’s Neck Farm-to-Table Event – 5-8pm. This event offers a family-friendly meal, live music, dancing, kids activities and more including local food prepared by Gather Farm Fresh Eatery and Frontier Café. $50/adults; $20/kids. Wolfe’s Neck Farm, 184 Burnett Rd, Freeport. 207-865-4469. WolfesNeckFarm.org.
plan ahead SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Mind Body Spirit Festival – 10am-4pm. Energize and rejuvenate your spirit at this festival featuring holistic health practitioners, naturopathic medicine, energy healing, Reiki, massage, reflexology, medical intuitive, gems, jewelry, aura photographing and readings, workshops and more. $5/admission. Fairfield Community Center, 61 Water St, Fairfield. 207-649-2386. MindBodySpiritFestival.org.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Balancing Energy with Yoga and Qigong & Book Signing – 1:30-3:30pm. Raise, share and ground the powerful energy available to us in solo, partner and whole group practices. Expand into your true purpose in community with Prana Regina Barrett, author of “Lighter: Living Tantra”. $30/before Sept 1st, $35/
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daily Access Consciousness – Times vary. All of life can come with ease, joy and glory. Just breathe and receive while 32 points on your head are activated to clear conditioning & density, expand calm, peace, kindness and gratitude. Private session. $88. Location TBA, East End residence, Portland. 207-272-3181. NancyGraceRosen@gmail.com. PureEnergyIntegration.com. Calm Steady Strong – Mon-Sat. Therapeutic Yoga for people affected by cancer. Call to schedule individual appointments. Turning Light Center. 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org. Children’s Activities – Times vary. Kids will enjoy several activities that are offered daily at the museum. Prices vary. Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, 142 Free St, Portland. 207-828-1234. KiteTails.org. Gene Keys: A Course in Miracles for your DNA Evolution – Times vary. Your hologenetic profile is designed by your birth constellation. Confirm your life work and purpose, and enjoy an oral reading of your gifts. Private session. Location TBA upon registration. $88. Portland. 207-272-3181. NancyGraceRosen@ gmail.com. PureEnergyIntegration.com. Muse Paintbar – Times vary. Learn to paint like professionals while eating and drinking. Pick a class, reserve a spot, and a trained artist will guide you to make a masterpiece. Prices vary. 245 Commercial St, Portland. Info/reservations: 207-618-9500 or MusePaintBar.com. Reiki Sessions – Times vary. It’s time to come back to your core with Jayleen Hayden, Reiki Master Teacher. Sign up for a series or single session. Prices vary. Organic Roots, 545 Westbrook St, South Portland. 207-518-8624. JayleenHayden.com. Thai Yoga – Times vary. This form of bodywork incorporates stretching through yoga-like poses and applies deep rhythmic pressure using palms, thumbs, elbows, knees and feet. To schedule an appointment contact Sarah Rouleau. $45/1-hr session, $65/1.5hr session. Bay Club Fitness, 1 City Ctr, Portland. 207749-1272. SarahNRouleau@gmail.com. Therapeutic Yoga – Mon-Sat. Get out of pain and back into life. Mindful and personalized approach to reducing pain, improving flexibility, enhancing strength and stability. Call to schedule individual appointments. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.
Yoga Classes – Times vary. We offer classes at a variety of levels including: Vinyasa Flow, Therapeutic, Gentle, Restorative and Mediation, Feldenkrais and Yoga Philosophy. Contact for details. The Yoga Center, 449 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-774-9642. MaineYoga.com. Ever After Mustang Rescue – 9am. Ages 15+. Volunteer for the adopt-a-horse program. Call for details. 463 West St, Biddeford. 207-284-7721. MustangRescue.org.
sunday Barnyard and Organic Garden Tours – 10am-1pm. Meet and learn about the animals and the care they need to be healthy and productive. $5. Wolfe’s Neck Farm, 184 Burnett Rd, Freeport. 207-865-4469. WolfesNeckFarm.org. Feed the Farmyard Animals – 3-4pm. Help the farmers feed the farmyard animals. $5. Education Barn, Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. 207-650-3031. PineLandFarms.org. Johnny T’s Salsa Night – 6-7:30pm. Enjoy an open salsa dancing night perfect for practicing your moves. This is not a class, but a gathering of students looking for a place with great music. $5. Swing & Sway Dancing, 143 Maverick St, Rockland. 207-594-0940. SwingNSway.com.
monday Story Walk – 10-11am. All ages. Join us for a 1-mile stroll on our trails stopping to read along the way. Free. Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. 207-688-4539. PinelandFarms.org. Outdoor Nia Fitness Class – 5:30-6:30pm. Except 3rd or 4th Mon. Sustainable fitness for your miraculous body and unique spirit. Weather permitting. $10. Upper Lawn, Fort Williams, 1000 Shore Rd, Cape Elizabeth. 207-680-8083. LivingNia@gmail.com. ErinCurren.com. Women and Horses Workshop – 6-7:30pm. A handson learning experience with horses. $10. Ever After Mustang Rescue, 463 West St, Biddeford. 207-2847722. MustangRescue.org.
WholeHeart Yoga Classes – Times vary. We offer a variety of classes such as gentle, moderate, restorative, yin, private and workshops. Contact for details. WholeHeart Yoga Center, 150 St. John St, Portland. 207-871-8274. WholeHeartYoga.com. Yoga Classes – Times vary. We offer a wide variety of yoga classes, including: Vinyasa, Buti Flow, Buti Yoga, Hustle & Flow, Hustle Sculpt, Hip Hop Movement, Yin Yoga and more. Contact for details. Hustle and Flow, 155 Brackett St, Portland. 207-632-4789. HustleFlowStudio.com.
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Yoga for Beginners – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn the basics of yoga in our judge-free studio. No need to sign up in advance. Just show up with a willingness to learn. $10. The Mind-Body Studio, 191 Emery Mills Rd, Shapleigh. 207-636-2500. FaceBook.com/TheMindBodyStudio. Bowdoin International Music Festival, Wednesday Upbeat! Concert – 7:30pm. 1st Wed. The Festival’s renowned staff perform famous works from several composers. $40. Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College, 1 South Campus Dr, Brunswick. 207-3731400. BowdoinFestival.org. Sunset Folk Series – 7:30pm.1st & 2nd Wed. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy summertime concerts in the park. Concerts subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. Free. Western Prom Park, Portland. 207-756-8130. PortlandMaine.gov.
thursday tuesday Pure Ease Yin Yoga Classes – 7-8:15pm. Reduce pain, improve flexibility and enhance strength and stability. Mixed levels. Registration required. $18/ drop-in. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. Info/registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.
wednesday Bird Banding Demonstration – 7am-12pm. The bird banders will be ready to share their ongoing avian research with the data they record, information about the birds temporarily caught and much more. Free. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org. Nia Fitness Class – 8-9am or 11am-12pm. Except 4th Wed. NIA is non-impact, gentle on the joints, provides great cardio and is suitable for all fitness levels and ages. $10. Portland New Church, 302 Stevens Ave, Portland. 207-680-8083. LivingNia@gmail.com. ErinCurren.com. Women and Horses Workshop – 10:30am-12pm. See Monday listing. Ever After Mustang Rescue, 463 West St, Biddeford. 207-284-7722. MustangRescue.org. Ice Cream & Sunset Trolley Rides – 4:30pm. Enjoy food, entertainment, exhibit barns and a trolley ride through the countryside with an ice cream. Trolley departs at 7pm. $5. Seashore Trolley Museum, 195 Long Cabin Rd, Kennebunkport. Info: 207-967-2712. TrolleyMuseum.org. Zumba – 5-6pm. All levels. Drop-ins welcome. No need to sign up in advance. $8. The Mind-Body Studio, 191 Emery Mills Rd, Shapleigh. 207-636-2500. FaceBook.com/TheMindBodyStudio. Music on the Mall Summer Concert Series- 6-8pm. Bring a blanket and food while enjoying live music. Free. Town Mall, Maine St, Brunswick. BrunswickDowntown.org.
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Gene Keys: A Course in Miracles for your DNA Evolution – Times vary. Your hologenetic profile is designed by your birth constellation. Confirm your life work and purpose, and enjoy an oral reading of your gifts. Monthly discussion. Location and time TBA upon registration. $20. Portland. 207-272-3181. NancyGraceRosen@gmail.com. PureEnergyIntegration.com. Thursday Morning Bird Walks – 7-9am. Take an easy stroll while looking for birds, wildlife and plants. Bring binoculars and a field guide if you have one. $5/members, $8/nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org. Crusher’s Kids Concerts in the Park – 12:30pm. 1st Thurs. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy summertime concerts in the park. Concerts will be relocated to Reiche Community Center in case of inclement weather. Free. The Bandstand, Deering Oaks Park, Portland. 207-756-8130. PortlandMaine.gov. Ice Cream & Sunset Trolley Rides – 4:30pm. See Wednesday listing. Seashore Trolley Museum, 195 Long Cabin Rd, Kennebunkport. Info: 207-967-2712. TrolleyMuseum.org. Outdoor Nia Fitness Class – 4:30-5:30pm. Except 4th Thurs. See Monday listing. Upper Lawn, Fort Williams, 1000 Shore Rd, Cape Elizabeth. 207-680-8083. LivingNia@gmail.com. ErinCurren.com. Third Thursdays – 5-9pm. Enjoy an evening with live music, food, drinks, special programming and the museum. $12/adults, $10/seniors and students with ID, $6/ages 13-17. Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Sq, Portland. 207-775-6148. PortlandMuseum.org. Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 5:45-7:15pm. All levels. Dropins welcome. No need to sign up in advance. $12. The Mind-Body Studio, 191 Emery Mills Rd, Shapleigh. 207-636-2500. FaceBook.com/TheMindBodyStudio. Shakespeare in the Park – 6:30pm. 1st Thurs. Fenix Theatre presents, “Much Ado About Nothing”. Come early, bring a picnic and get a great a seat. Donations accepted. Free. Ravine area, Deering Oaks Park, Portland. 207-400-6223. FenixTheatre.com. PortlandMaine.gov. Pure Ease Yoga Classes – 6:30-8pm. Reduce pain, improve flexibility, enhance strength and stability. Mixed levels. Registration required. $18/drop-in. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org. Thursday Night Film Series – 6:30-8pm. This film series focuses on a specific topic for the month. Free.
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Rines Auditorium, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Sq, Portland. 207-871-1700. PortlandLibrary.com. Friends of Eastern Promenade Concert Series – 7pm. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy summertime concerts in the park. Concerts subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. Free. Eastern Promenade, Portland. 207-756-8130. PortlandMaine.gov. Fireworks In The Square – 9:45pm. Celebrate every Thursday with fireworks. Free. Old Orchard Beach Pier, 2 Old Orchard St, Old Orchard Beach. OldOrchardBeachMaine.com.
friday Fridays at the Farm – 10-11:30am. All ages. Explore the farm, help collect eggs and milk the cows. $5. Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. 207-688-4539. PinelandFarms.org. Biddeford & Saco Art Walk – 5-8pm. Last Friday. Various venues downtown and in the mills of Biddeford and Saco open their doors for the art walk. Free. BiddefordArtWalk.com. Brunswick ArtWalk – 5-8pm. Second Friday. Various locations throughout Downtown Brunswick open their doors for the art walk. Shuttles provided. Free. BiddefordArtWalk.com. First Friday Art Walk – 5-8pm. 1st Fri. Various galleries and art venues open for the art walk. Free. Portland. LiveWorkPortland.org. Shakespeare in the Park – 6:30pm.1st Fri. See Thursday listing. Ravine area, Deering Oaks Park, Portland. 207-400-6223. FenixTheatre.com. PortlandMaine.gov. Festival Fridays – 7:30pm. 1st Fri. Musicians perform famous works written by Beethoven, Bach, Mozart, Schubert and more. $40. Crooker Theater, Brunswick High School, 116 Maquoit Rd, Brunswick. 207-7253895. BowdoinFestival.org.
saturday Nia Fitness Class – 9:20-10:20am. Except 3rd & 4th Sat. See Wednesday listing. Fitness/Dance Room, Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St, Westbrook. 207-680-8083. LivingNia@gmail.com. ErinCurren.com. Free Family Yoga – 10-11am. Except 4th Sat. All ages. Enjoy a yoga class suitable for the whole family. Drop-ins welcome. Stick around after class and enjoy kids activities brought to you by Friends of Congress Square Park. Free. Congress Square Park, Intersection of High and Congress St, Portland. 617-448-7846. MaineYogaKids@gmail.com. MaineYogaKids.com. Barnyard and Organic Garden Tours – 10am-1pm. See Sunday listing. Wolfe’s Neck Farm, 184 Burnett Rd, Freeport. 207-865-4469. WolfesNeckFarm.org. Feed the Farmyard Animals – 3-4pm. See Sunday listing. Education Barn, Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. 207-650-3031. PineLandFarms.org. Wells Summer Concert Series – 6:30pm. Enjoy summertime concerts in the park. Hope Hobbs Gazebo, Harbor Park, 331 Harbor Rd, Wells. 207-646-2451. WellsChamber.org.
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ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE BY MERET
Meret Bainbridge, LAc 222 St John St, Ste 137 Portland, ME 04101 • 207-878-3300 Meret@AcupunctureByMeret.com AcupunctureByMeret.com Meret offers comprehensive holistic care, utilizing Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, Acupressure and Bodymind work, since 1997. Specialties are Women’s Health, pain, headaches, fibromyalgia & depression. Insurance accepted.
BARTLETT ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL MEDICINE
Kath Bartlett, MS, LAc 7 Oak Hill Terr, Ste 3 • Scarborough, ME 04074 207-219-0848 • BartlettAcupuncture.com Kath@BartlettAcupuncture.com At Bartlett Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine, I am dedicated to helping my patients thrive. I offer significant pain relief and effective treatment of chronic disease and other internal conditions using a holistic approach of acupuncture & Chinese herbs. With 13 years in practice, my patients’ treatment outcomes are higher than reported acupuncture studies.
ART THERAPY BODHI SIMPSON, LCPC, ATR
Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth Sparhawk Mill 81 Bridge Street, Yarmouth ME (207) 650-8170 BodhiSimpson@yahoo.com • VastHorizons.com
I am passionate about facilitating experiences that inspire creative expression and opens hearts and minds to possibilities. Through art therapy, we are able to access our core issues and begin the process of healing. I work with individuals and groups of all ages, and facilitate workshops for personal growth. See ad, page 17.
COMMUNITY HERBALIST WILD CARROT HERBS
Mischa Schuler 306 Congress St, Portland ME • 207-274-3242 WildCarrotHerbs@gmail.com • WildCarrotHerbs.com Flower essences, herbal remedies, and shamanic plant spirit techniques are available individually and in combination to gently support healing of physical, spiritual and emotional shock. Chronic and acute conditions of the respiratory, skin, digestive and reproductive systems are nurtured here. Specializing in women and children’s health, particularly anxiety and depression, contraception and fertility. See ad, page 21.
COUPLES COACHING AUDREY MCMORROW, MA, CAGS. BCC
Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth Sparhawk Mill 81 Bridge St, Yarmouth ME (207) 650-8052 Audrey@VastHorizons.com VastHorizons.com Audrey offers Couples Coaching for those intent on realizing the potential of their committed (or troubled) relationship; Psychosynthesis (a transpersonal psychology for individuals); a Thrive Women’s Group; and various workshops for personal development throughout the calendar year. Please see website for further details. See calendar for upcoming events. See ad, page18.
CRYSTALS STONES & STUFF Heather Nichols 556 Congress St Portland, ME (207)874-0789 StonesAndStuff.com
Stones & Stuff is not only a shop, but an experience. Offering a large selection of high quality mineral specimens and beautifully unique pieces of nature, you will always find something new to cast your eyes upon. With many services offered including, Tarot and Astrology Readings, Workshops and Shamanic Healing, the keepers of this fine establishment invite you to come learn and heal! See ad. pg 21.
EDUCATION MERRICONEAG WALDORF SCHOOL Early Childhood through Grade 12 57 Desert Rd, Freeport, ME 04032 207-865-3900, Ext 103 AdmissionsDirector@MerriconeAG.org Merriconeag.org
At Merriconeag, students’ capacities for learning are awakened and enriched by a different way of teaching, and an education brought to life through experience: in storytelling, movement, recitation, observation, dramatic acting, music, drawing, and painting. An emphasis on oral expression in all subjects enables our students to develop into confident, self-aware adults, and a focus on hands-on learning and discovery nurtures their lifelong love of learning.
ENERGY HEALING PURE ENERGY INTEGRATION Embody Your Essence~ Empowered to Live Your Truth Pine Street Studio, West End Portland, ME 04102 207-775-7888 NancyGraceRosen@gmail.com PureEnergyIntegration.com
Nancy Grace has been offering private, group and couples work for eight years in Portland. Her genius lies in her creative ability to tap into what level of energy constriction, needs to be addressed and guides you safely through deeper emotional clearing with breath, sound and movement. Specialties include working with addiction, challenges with attention, anxiety, and sexual trauma.
ESSENTIAL OILS dõTERRA Essential Oils Amy Paradysz, Wellness Advocate MyDoTerra.com/SmellDistributor/#/ dōTERRA essential oils are natural “feel better” solutions for everyday living. Interested in finding out more?
DENTAL PEAK DENTAL HEALTH
Stefan Andren, DDS 74 Gray Rd, Ste 3, W Falmouth, ME 207-878-8844 Info@PeakDentalHealth.com PeakDentalHealth.com
FAMILY PRACTIONER
Maine’s first eco-certified dental office is a welcoming and caring place to reach your oral health goals. Please call, email or stop in to learn more about how they can change your perception of what the dentist can be. It is what you deserve.
LOTUS FAMILY PRACTICE, LLC
Catherine M. Krouse, DO 66 Leighton Rd, Falmouth, Me 04105 207-536-0560 • info@LotusFamilyPractice.com www.LotusFamilyPractice.com Lotus Family Practice, LLC is a primary care practice with a holistic focus. Several benefits include a variety of classes like yoga, meditation, tai chi as well as discounted supplements, herbal remedies, medications and blood work. In order to work for her patients rather than insurance companies, Dr. Krouse chose to charge an affordable monthly fee rather than bill insurance. See ad, pg 25.
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HOMEOPATHY
FITNESS HEALTH CENTER HEALING OASIS FITNESS & MASSAGE
BAYLIGHT CENTER FOR HOMEOPATHY
Morgyn Danae, Owner, CPT, LMT 12 Revere St, Portland, ME 04103 828-216-8125 morgyndanae.com • morgyndanae@gmail.com
Jane M. Frederick, Director of Advancement 222 Saint John St, Ste 137, Portland, ME 04102 • 207-774-4244 Jane@BaylightHomeopathy.com BaylightHomeopathy.com
Healing Oasis is a private wellness studio with a tropical twist, offering personal training, dance movement, and massage therapy with holistic prenatal and postnatal specialization. Specific issues can be addressed in customized, supportive sessions. Morgyn gladly accommodates all skill levels in her training. Free 30-minute consultations. For information or to schedule an appointment, call or email at morgyndanae@gmail.com. See ad, pg. 31.
At Baylight Center for Homeopathy, our mission is to illuminate the benefits of this transformative healing art. Our practitioners and faculty are fervent proponents of joy, creativity, freedom, and ease, and of the knowledge that homeopathy is an effective source of support for these integral aspects of healthy living. See ad, pg 13.
OPTIMAL SELF COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER Eric Hilton 640 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 207-747-5919 • OptimalSelfME@gmail.com OptimalSelfME.com
Optimal Self is a center for fitness, healing, and community, offering a variety of modalities that enhance the mind, body, and spirit. We provide a sophisticated weight room, a variety of classes, personal trainers, massage therapists, and energy workers. See our schedule or book an appointment online at optimalselfme.com. See ad, page 15.
HOLISTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY
LIFE COACH BETH KOEHLER, PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT LIFE COACH
Arcana is a holistic healing arts center and retail gallery in the heart of the Old Port. Aiming to honor and celebrate the uniqueness of its patrons, Arcana upholds a high standard of mindful care in every service offered: massage, Reiki, polarity therapy, readings and special events.
MEDICAL INTUITIVE
Richard Anthony Lebro has been healing people intuitively for nearly 45 years. Since childhood, he has honed an innate ability to tap into the spirit, identify and treat underlying health issues. His years of experience and high success rate draw people from all over the world. A full body consultation is only a phone call away. Don’t hesitate to call today. See ad, pg. 29.
Richard Lebro 135 Rogers Rd, Kittery, ME 03904 603-502-7676 • drltony24@gmail.com facebook.com/drlebro?fref=ts
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Ogunquit’s destination for holistic healing. We offer a wide array of services including: Integrative health programs, Acupuncture, H o m e o p a t h y, H e r b a l Treatments, Aromatherapy, Reiki, Shamanistic healing, Chakra and Meridian balancing, Therapeutic Massage, Reflexology, Chinese Cupping, Foot soaks, Pedicures, Skin care and Body waxing for anyone that is looking to relax, unwind and restore from the stresses of life. We are also proud to offer our clients a full line of organic, vegan and gluten free skin care products. See ad, pg 5.
ONE STOP HEALING! I specialize in helping you realize just how powerful you truly are and that the answers you seek are inside. I’ll be by you side as you tap into the strength and courage you need to manifest your life’s goals. Time spent with a Life Coach can be life altering. Let’s get started!
Whether you are overwhelmed by severe problems or simply feel stuck and your life is going nowhere, I’d love to hear your story. We will work together to discover the incredible strengths you have, find solutions that satisfy you, and open your horizons for growth, self efficacy and life enjoyment.
As a psychotherapist and counselor, I strive to offer a safe and nurturing environment where one can feel empowered to connect with their essential self. I use holistic, traditional, and integrative approaches and enjoy working with individuals and couples.
59 Shore Rd, Ogunquit, ME 207-646-3900 FiveElementsHealingCenter@yahoo.com 5ElementsHealingCenter.com
ARCANA (IN THE OLD PORT)
ACCELERATED COUNSELING, LLC
200 High St, Portland, ME 04101 207-358-6331 • HolisticTherapy@YaraPerez.com
5 ELEMENTS HEALING CENTER
Beth Koehler • Saco Healing Arts Center 209 Main St, Saco, ME 04072 207-653-9792 • BKoehler926@gmail.com BethKoehlerLifeCoach.com
R. ANTHONY LEBRO, MEDICAL INTUITIVE
Svetla Popova, LCPC, NCC, Reiki Master 23 Ocean Ave, Portland, ME 04103 207-761-3883 • AcceleratedCounseling.com Svetla@AcceleratedCounseling.com
NATURAL HEALING
MIDWIFERY CARE TREE OF LIFE NATUROPATHIC & MIDWIFERY CARE, LLC
Tiffany Carter Skillings, CPM, CLC 106 Lafayette St, Ste 3A Yarmouth, ME 207-846-4900 • TreeOfLifeCare.com Tiffany is deeply committed to providing care that is individualized, empowering, and supports her clients in discovering their own inner strength and wisdom as they labor and birth in their own way, on their own time. Tiffany provides the following services: Maternity care, Lactation Counseling, Well Woman Care, Routine GYN Services, PreConception Counseling, and Nutrition Counseling. See ad, back cover.
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Kate Hebold, Owner 81 Market St, Portland, ME 207-773-7801 • ArcanaMaine.com ArcanaHealingArts@gmail.com
NOURISHING SELF
Deanna Raihl, LMT 999 Roosevelt Trl • Windham, ME 207-482-0615 ContactDeannaRaihl@gmail.com DeannaRaihl.com At Nourishing Self, you can expect the services of a day spa, without the large investment! Services provided are: health counseling, pre/postnatal massage, hot and salt stone treatments, aromatherapy, reiki and reflexology. Looking for that summer glow without the harm of UV rays? Make an appointment with Deanna for an organic spray tan and leave looking sun-kissed!
THE VILLAGE PATH
Sharlene Spalding, Casco, ME 207-627-4472 • TheVillagePath.com Spalding.maine@gmail.com I know hundreds of healing properties of over sixty different herbs. Allow me to teach you an affordable healing plan that reverses chronic disorders and pain and let’s work together to restore your health! Learn to take control of your health without expensive supplements or medications. Free consultations from May until October! See ad, pg 6.
NATUROPATHIC TREE OF LIFE NATUROPATHIC & MIDWIFERY CARE, LLC
Josie Skavdahl, ND, CPM 106 Lafayette St, Ste 3A Yarmouth, ME 207-846-4900 • TreeOfLifeCare.com
A member of the Maine Association of Naturopathic Doctors, Josie’s love for Naturopathy and Midwifery stems from a desire to promote health with minimal intervention and maximum cost effectiveness- natural remedies treating the cause of the problem, not just the symptoms. Josie provides the following services: Maternity care, Annual Wellness Exams, Well Baby & Well Child Care, Primary Care and Nutrition and Food Sensitivity Counseling. See ad, back cover.
NON – PROFIT EDGEBROOK: MOVING THROUGH GRIEF & LOSS WORKSHOP
November 5-8, 2015 Notre Dame Spiritual Center, Alfred, ME Paul K. Matteson MS.Ed., L.C.P.C. 207)753-0135 paul@edgebrook.org • www.edgebrook.org
THE BRIDGES FOUNDATION / L-OMA ORGANIC BUCKWHEAT PILLOWS WITH PURPOSE! 35PILLOWS Ossipee Tr, (RteA25)
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MAINE YOGA KIDS
AUTHENTIC BEAUTY
Cayce Lannon 617-448-7846 MaineYogaKids@gmail.com MaineYogaKids.com
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Based on the work of Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, this workshop offers the unique opportunity to work through the deep feelings and unfinished business resulting from grief, loss and all forms of abuse. A safe, caring and confidential workshop staffed by highly trained and experienced facilitators. See ad, page 34.
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- Kimberly The is a non“VeryBridges pleased with Foundation my pillows. Truly an amazing product.” profit, charitable organization - Richard “Beyond myeducational, expectations.” providing employment, - Sharon social & recreational opportunities for persons with sensory and/or energetic sensitivities, learning, • Organic buckwheat pillow produced in Maine emotional and/or developmental disabilities. These • Conforms to the head, neck and spine, which optimizes the sleeping position individuals work alongside The Bridges Foundation • Organic buckwheat hulls allow for the circulation of air providing a cooler pillow staff, for making and shipping our L-OMA Organic • Our hulls are non-fumigated and are the finest Buckwheat Pillows™, as they earn a living wage available on the market • Hypoallergenic with same aromatherapy availableraise money to fund while at the timeoption helping programs and services for themselves and others. Order today! 207-595-8106 The Bridges See ad,Foundation page 7.| PO Box 1416 | Gray, ME 04039 35 Ossipee Trail (Route 25) | Standish, ME 04084 TheBridgesFoundation.org
ORGANIC BEDDING THE CLEAN BEDROOM
5 Shapleigh Rd, Kittery, ME 207-704-0743 Two Portland Sq, Fore St, Portland, ME 207517-3500 • TheCleanBedroom.com The Clean Bedroom is an organic and all-natural mattress and bedding resource with seven showrooms, including its new location in Portland. Through its showrooms and web- site, eco-minded shoppers gain insight to create a healthier sleep environment. See ad, inside front cover.
Inner Image Clinical Thermography offers pain-free, radiation-free breast screening to the women of Maine. Our primary office is in Falmouth, however, during the spring and fall we bring this advanced technology to all areas of the state. Call us for details. See ad, page 29.
YOGA
ORGANIC SALON
Tanya Pavlick and Ruthie Hutchinson address the client as a whole, offering Vidal Sassoon precision cuts, organic hair color, Arbonne skin care/make-up, doTerra essential oil treatments and energy healing modalities. Passionate about self-love, Authentic Beauty now hosts various classes and workshops including yoga and vibrational healing. For more information, see ad, page 31.
100% of sales proceeds support our 35 Ossipee Tr,people (Rtewith 25)disabilities. non-profit for Standish, ME 04084 “Your buckwheat pillows 207-595-8106 • TheBridgesFoundation.org
Ingrid LeVasseur, CCT 5 Fundy Rd, Ste 10c 207-939-7355 Ingrid@MyInnerImage.com MyInnerImage.com
We are a team of ChildLight Yoga certified instructors offering classes in various locations around Southern Maine. Instead of offering classes in one studio space, we collaborate with schools and community centers to make yoga accessible for children everywhere. Please check our website for current schedule or get in touch to learn more! See ad, page 11.
TURNING LIGHT CENTER Darcy Cunningham 168 W Pownal Rd, N Yarmouth, ME 207-829-2700 TurningLight.org
Betsy Harding 545 Westbrook St, South Portland, ME 207-799-2995 OrganicRootsMe.com Organic Roots Salon and Day Spa is a fashion forward cruelty-free and vegan friendly salon. We are extremely passionate about our work and dedication to our natural and safe products, environment, and a healthier, more sustainable and compassionate world.
Therapeutic Yoga: a mindful and personalized approach to reducing pain, improving flexibility, enhancing strength and stability. Together, we apply movement, breath, stillness and sound to relieve pain, tension and stress, helping clients become more able to enjoy life. Group yoga classes also available. See ad, page 17.
TAI CHI & QIGONG MAINE CENTER FOR TAIJIQUAN & QIGONG 500 Forest Ave (rear) Portland, ME 04101 207-780-9581 info@MaineTaiji.com • MaineTaiji.com
Maine’s resource for Taijiquan & Qigong, offering AM, midday, and PM classes. Certified instructors provide quality Taiji & Qigong programs that empower individuals of all abilities to prevent disease, foster athletic/martial performance and cultivate the integration of physical, mental and spiritual health. Proudly serving Portland since 1999. See ad, page 12.
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“Providing holistic healthcare, beginning with birth” Naturopathic Family Practice | Home Birth Midwifery Care Water Birth | Well Woman Care | Lactation Counseling
AT Tree OF LiFe
We have a naturopathic doctor, midwives and a lactation counselor on staff. We are pleased to be able to offer comprehensive healthcare to our community in Maine!
We look forward to welcoming you into our practice!
Tiffany Carter Skillings, CPM, CLC and Josie Skavdahl, ND, CPM
Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am – 5pm
106 Lafayette St, Suite 3A | Yarmouth, Me 04096 | 207-846-4900 | info@treeoflifecare.com