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“Happiness stems from living out your story, your higher purpose and your passion,” says Rebelo. “The retreat guides you in creating a story for your dream and teaches you how to authentically articulate it to the world,” he adds.

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Gras, who came to the U.S.A. from France in 2001, says, “The staff and the tradition of wonderful customer service has stayed the same, nevertheless, we need to blow a fresh breeze into this sleeping beauty. New stylists are being hired, and our extended services and hours will suit busy professionals and a younger crowd, as well as their grandmothers.” Unchanged for 17 years, the salon will also undergo some cosmetic updates and upgrades within the next few months.

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Advanced Tarot is scheduled to begin October 29 for those who wish to continue with their learning and development, or those that are already versed in Tarot basics.

Rising Lotus will also be offering a course on Astral Projection which will teach the fundamentals, necessary elements, various induction methods, how to increase one’s psychic gifts through astral projection, as well as sleep learning and astral psychokinesis.

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ture,� a six-week workshop for youth ages 12 to 15, to be held from 10 a.m. to noon, on Saturday mornings from September 20 through October 25, at CreatIgo, in Providence. The workshop grew questions such as, “Who am I?�, “Who do I want to become?� and “How do I get there?�.

Designed as a journey to identify students’ talents, hopes and dreams, Build Your Future further develops these through problem-solving and interpersonal activities that help students understand how their hopes for the future can play out in a Debee Radcliff realistic context. Participants can expect to achieve clearer focus, direction and goals related to school and other activities; engage in conversations with peers, parents and mentors about important life choices; learn how to use community resources to open doors to growth and success; and take an introductory Radcliff is a special education teacher with more than 20 years experience and owner of CreatIgo, in Providence, where she assists children in cultivating a dynamic presence and sense of purpose. She is also a shamanic practitioner and ematics who wishes to encourage students to work through challenges in their lives using their unique gifts and resources. dence. For more information, call 401-793-0097. See ad on page 27.

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he Peace Flag Project (PFP) and other peace and community organizations are again organizing the 2014 September Month of Peace and need volunteers. Events will take place throughout the month of September in various Rhode Island locations. Month-long events include a peace art exhibit in the First Unitarian Church Atrium Art Gallery, showcasing local artists’ ies.

PFP will also be part of the Heritage Day Festival on September 20 and the Slater Park Cultural Festival on September 21. These two festivals remind us of the rich cultural heritages represented in Rhode Island and the beautiful buildings and parks throughout the state. The highlight of the Peace Month is a Peace Walk, which will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., September 20, beginning on the Memorial Green at Waterplace Park, in Providence. Led by clergy of many different faiths, this walk is a lovely, gentle experience. The Month of Peace will conclude on September 30 with a Peace Summit.

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Holistic and integrative caregivers, such as massage therapists, acupuncturists, chiropractors, yoga teachers, holistic counselors, midwives, doulas, naturopathic physicians, and health coaches, among others, will gather for meetings with experts from academia, hospital-based care, medical research, social entrepreneurship and public health. Attendees will engage with experts on how to make the holistic and integrative healthcare sector more “You will complete this course with a stronger voice for advocating for holistic care; a health and wellness care vision to communicate to state leadership and the Berger, Shiatsu therapist.

Partner organizations supporting this training include, CCRI Center for Workforce and Community Education, CCRI Program in Therapeutic Massage, Rhode Island Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Rhode Island Holistic Healers AsMatters Yoga and Holistic Health Center, and Chiropractic Society of Rhode Island.

Only trained holistic or integrative healthcare practitioners that live, work, or practice in Rhode Island are eligible to apply. Applications, which include a 300- to 500-word essay outlining one’s present leadership skills and desire for the training, are due by August 14.

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The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to present the different components of teaching yoga in relation to each other and to everyday life. Asana, pranayama, philosophy and anatomy will be taught as an integrated experience that allows trainees to gradually comprehend the rich and deep system that is yoga.

Students will learn by discussion, reading, demonstration and other techniques. Each weekend builds on the knowledge and experience gained in the prior weekends, as well as in home practice and homework.

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Hastings will share powerful tools for facing the future with hope, vision and new possibilities, along with how she transformed her life with spiritual power and released all that didn’t serve her highest good. “When you awaken your divine self you will know how to follow your heart and trust you inner guidance and intuition,� she says.

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Jaros, who has been working in the healthcare industry since the early 80s exploring and practicing holistic modalities including massage therapy, full wave breathing, yoga and gyrotonics, among others, says, “In my 30 years as a massage therapist rehabilitating my clients and athletes, I have not come across a more Linda Jaros, LMT, CYT effective self care/healthcare practice that gets results,� she says.

According to Jaros, the Melt Method has been credited to help relieve chronic pain associated with injuries and aging, help with insomnia, digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, along with the physical signs of aging. The Melt Method practice assists the nervous system in communicating more effectively, thereby, helping the body do what it is designed to do to heal itself.

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eacher, performer, counter-culture spiritual icon and lover of God, Bhagavan Das will perform at 7:30 p.m., September 19, at Santosha Yoga Studio, in Cranston. One of the last living cultural icons of the 60s, Bhagavan Das mentored Ram Das and ushered in the New Age spiritual movement. His groundbreaking album “Ah” (1971) was produced by Jimi Hendrix’

from Electric Ladyland. He also toured with Allen Ginsberg, opened for the Grateful Dead and sang with Bob Dylan.

Living as a sadhu in India for six years, Bhagavan Das studied path of devotion to the inner sound current as a means to God realization. Bhagavan Das’ rare and sacred offering to this world is singing through his open heart, heralding the Guru’s grace through the vehicle of sound. Tickets may be purchased online, over the phone or in-studio.

Cost: $25 before August 10. Location: 14 Bartlett Ave., Cranston. For more information and to order tickets, call 401-780-9809 or visit YogaAtSantosha.com.

New Providers at Professional Counseling Associates in East Greenwich imberly Leandre, MA, CAGS, LMHC, NCC, president and clinical director of Professional Counseling Associates, Inc., introduces the following providers to the practice: CAGS, LMHC, Shyla Mollo, MSW, LICSW, Sarah Bennett, MA, CAGS, LMHC, and Melanie Camerato, MSW, LICSW. Providers offer day, evening and weekend appointments, and they counsel children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.

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This includes helping others expand their opportunities through personal and professional growth.

In addition to her artwork and commemorative gifts, Ahlers has been involved in a number of philanthropic endeavors, which allows her to share her mission of optimism throughout the community. Ahlers collaborates Share Hope, and also facilitates Youth Workforce job training as well as other youth-related programs.

“I call myself an Ambassador to Joy,” she says. “The Empowerment Factory is a place where people can come together to share the tools that create more happy, healthy people.” The space is large enough for a group of up to 30 people and free parking is available. more information, call 401-365-1010 or visit AhlersDesigns.com. See ad on back cover.

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Participants will be able to take advantage of the sun’s abundance of Vitamin D, while ous breathing techniques and yoga postures

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“By branching out to a broader demographic of people, I am looking forward to making the practice of yoga accessible to groups of individuals who have had limited exposure to The sound of waves breaking on the shoreline of the northern most point of Scarborough Beach in Narragansett, RI (by the Old House Ruins) provides the perfect setting to create a meditative state of consciousness, allowing participants to stay in the present. Students can choose to join a guided meditation class every Saturday and Sunday, with Life Coach and Hypnotherapist, Linda Cole M. Ed, at no cost following the yoga class.

In addition, interested participants can take part in a the next super moon, embracing the feminine energy and celebrating a sense of self-empowerment with a drum circle and dance.

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(ADHD) specialist built a thriving psychotherapy practice in Rhode Island treating the avalanche of symptoms commonly attributed to ADHD or culture-induced stress. She taught her clients a way of being that promotes and sustains one’s best self, most meaningful relationships, and highest potential while still managing to live in the fast current of everyday life. Using a collaborative team approach combining cognitive-behavioral therapy, wellregulated medication and nutritional support, she says her clients reported vast improvements in their ability to cope with their symptoms.

Volden’s views on ADHD and its treatment have undergone a radical transformation. “I question whether ADHD, as it is commonly understood by the medical profession, is a valid or useful diagnosis,” she says. “What I know now is that in the past, I wasn’t simply treating the by-products of a feverishly busy culture, or the clusters of symptoms we call ADHD, but was treating unresolved trauma held within the collective consciousness of a family’s lineage.”

Now, instead of teaching clients coping skills and behavioral techniques to overcome their ADHD, she is using an intensive experiential process that in one to three sessions often transforms ADHD from a so-called disorder into an advantageous personality trait. “To my continuing amazement,” Volden reports, “I am seeing the problematic symptoms of ADHD subside as the roots of trauma are rapidly making dramatic progress in velopment, purposeful work and loving relationships.

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experiential process that has become the centerpiece of her practice occurred in 2012 when she participated in a women’s leadership seminar series, presented by Boston-based psychologist, Dan Booth Cohen, PhD, on an innovative European approach to psychological healing known as Systemic Constellations. After taking part in a demonstration, Volden was able to recognize a profound truth about the pattern of trauma on her maternal side.

The entire process lasted only a few minutes and Volden tucked away the experience into her mind. But in the weeks immediately following, she noticed that her grandmother, mother, sister and herself all experienced personal breakthroughs around issues that had held them stuck for years. A few months successes that had ignited among all the women in her family, Volden connected the dots to the constellation experience and worked with Cohen on how to adapt and apply the Systemic Constellations approach in her practice.

In the two years since, they have created a unique therapeutic approach that has revolutionized both their practices and created scores of extraordinary success stories from their clients. Cohen observes that “we are not only the accumulation of our personal experiences.

We are also beings that exist within a larger fabric of collective consciousness.

Problems and disturbances in our lives, especially those that cannot be easily remedied, are often after-effects of inherited trauma from our parents, grandparents, or older ancestral lines.”

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generations that continue to affect their living descendants. He explains, “The human body has evolved to perceive consciousness that endures beyond physical death. When shrouded in secrecy, shame and guilt, the impact of prior generations’ traumas appear as the present generations’ emotional disturbances, chronic physical symptoms, and painful relationship patterns.” Their therapeutic method reverses these effects and unties the binding knots to the past, so clients can move forward without burden. As Volden and Cohen have ken heart can heal in one beat.”

Recently, the two have developed a program to help couples accomplish in two days of intensive therapy what two years of couples’ therapy rarely does. In these two-day relationship intensives, couples are seeing and releasing the hidden patterns of ancestral trauma that fuel who have been re-enacting the same arguments for years and lost contact with each other emotionally and sexually are reporting a revival in their relationship way beyond any reasonable expectations,” says Volden.

“We are at the edge of a new frontier for working with love, relationships and consciousness,” Volden suggests. In people are feeling called to explore, understand and access pathways towards living in alignment with their heart’s true purpose. They are compassionate and highly intuitive, but held back by blocks and obstacles that resist clearing. “The missing piece of the puzzle,” Cohen states, “is the awareness that consciousness surrounds us.” When we learn how to align our minds, hearts, and bodies with the consciousness that extends beyond our individual selves, we can comfort what disturbs us and become capable and empowered members within our communities of relationship.

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Food allergies and sensitivities can suppress the immune system by increasing consultation with a health specialist. tion, the body has less available energy to keep the immune system functioning as well as it should,” says Dr. Fred Pescatore, a New York author of The Allergy & Asthma Cure. “It’s like putting the wrong type of gasoline in the car; it hinders your performance.”

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lished in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, kids that ate the most fruit had a 38 percent lower risk of cancer later in life. Berries, cherries, plums and pomegranates are among the most powerful immune-boosting fruits.

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blood cells, says Dr. Alan R. Gaby, of Concord, New Hampshire, author of the textbook, Nutritional Medicine.

Even natural sweeteners such as honey and juice have similar effects when consumed in excess, he says. Try healthy options like pomegranate and kiwi fruit salad; trail mix with raw almonds; dried cranberries and air-popped popcorn; and hummus with red pepper strips and baby carrots for dipping.

Fruits and veggies have a wealth of protective phytochemicals that enhance immune cell function and protect against disease. In a study pub-

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says Gary B. Huffnagle, Ph.D., a University of Michigan Medical School immunology research professor and author of . They are especially protective against allergies, diarrhea and respiratory tract infection.

Start with yogurt: Serve with cereal; mix with mashed bananas and freeze in ice cube trays for a cool treat; or make smoothies with unsweetened, non-dairy yogurt and frozen berries.

Or consider a Lactobacillus acidophilus supplement; aim for 5 billion CFUs per day of Lactobacillus or .

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), an ayurvedic herb, boosts immunity by supporting and balancing adrenal function, says Dr. John Douillard, Ph.D., a Boulder, Colorado, chiropractor, ayurvedic physician and author of . The adrenal glands produce cortisol, and hormone can dampen immunity.

Ashwagandha is particularly helpful for preventing colds and can also be used when kids are stressed or tired. For children ages 6 to 12, give 500 milligrams per day with breakfast; children over 12 can take 1,000 mg a day.

Stabilize Hormonal Changes “Puberty and adolescence are marked by dramatic shifts in and surges of hormones,” says Dr. Richard Shames, of Sebastopol, California, co-author of Feeling Fat, Fuzzy, or Frazzled? “This is monumental, as far as the developing immune system is concerned. As the

Tell kids they’ll get sick, and chances are it’ll happen. Instead, nurture an attitude of wellness and help them learn they have control over their own health.

hormonal imbalance will affect overall immunity.” Shames recommends selenium—a potent antioxidant and general immune booster—to help balance hormones. For children ages 8 to 18, aim for 100 mg per day.

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“Once a child has been exposed to dirt and germs, the immune system responds by trying to expel those bacteria from the body, which strengthens immunity,” counsels Jane Sheppard, owner of HealthyChild.com and founding executive director of the Holistic Pediatric Association.

Avoid antibacterial soaps, cleansers and gels; most contain the chemical triclosan, which some researchers suspect of contributing to development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Instead, use a natural antibacterial gel or make one, by combining witch hazel or alcohol, tea tree oil and lavender essential oil.

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p until now, society has understood brains in a limited way, but it is now recognized that the brain isn’t just one organ. In the book mBraining, which is a synthesis of the latest research in neurology and cognitive science, the authors suggest that in addition to the head-brain, there is also a heart-brain and a gut-brain. search of “enteric nervous system” yields piles of new studies, such as those at Columbia University Medical Center and David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), about the effects gut function has on mental health.

Similar information is building about the nervous and endocrine functions of the heart, which it turns out, is not just for pumping blood.

Joseph Chilton Pearce, author of a number of books on human development and child development, explains, “The idea that we can think with our hearts is no longer just a metaphor, but is, in fact, a very real phenomenon. We now know this because the combined ing that the heart is the major center of

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intelligence in human beings.”

Pearce, who is part scholar, scientist, mystic and itinerant teacher, and keeps in close touch with brilliant men molecular biologists have discovered the heart is an important endocrine gland. In response to our experience of the world, Pearce says it produces and

No one grouped in the spectrum of Asperger’s/ ADHD is the same; each is an individual, and each feels the advantages and discomforts of their personal situation differently.

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releases a major hormone that profoundly affects every operation in the limbic structure, or what we refer to as the “emotional brain.”

The Three-Brain Axis

Much like the Hypothalamic–Pituitary– Adrenal (HPA) axis, the three brains can be considered another existing axis.

In order to function properly, all three brains need to be in some sort of balance, which may not be equally distributed. It is suggested that those that are balanced more in favor of the gut will have particular talents in certain areas; perhaps they will be better at making quick decisions or handling emergency situations. People who are balanced more in favor of the head may be better at writing software or databases, and those balanced in favor of the heart may have stronger powers of empathy.

These balances are just like any other constitutional balance—some people have larger or smaller skeletal frames; others have hotter or cooler tempers.

Therefore, consideration can be made that “normal” or “neurotypical” does not really exist. The term “neurotypical” came into use in an attempt to move away from comparing folks to people who are “normal”. While this move was an important step, “neurotypical” is still too constricting; it still implies that there is something more normal, at least by merit of being more common, than something else.

It is more useful—and more accurate—to work instead with the concept as something based on what is considered to be the usual or correct way of doing something; conforming to norms.

Relevant to Asperger’s and ADHD, the terms neuro-normative, socionormative and culturally normative each describe a state that is considered normal or appropriate by society in this time and location. Even so, that norm is volatile; it is trendy. The norm itself does not imply absolute value, only that in this moment and in this time, this is valued by a certain segment of society, for example, what is considered to be beautiful.

Someone identified with ADHD or Asperger’s shouldn’t be considered to have anything wrong with them. Perhaps an imbalance, or a range of balance that is not currently normative, exists, but that should not be interpreted as a disease, condition or diagnosis.

A Shift in Language

Why is the shift in language so important? Because with current standards of “normal” versus ADHD, or even “neurotypical” versus Asperger’s, a statement is made that something is wrong with one of the people in the equation. The idea that three brains exist in a range of balance can help with an uner’s shouldn’t be considered to have anything wrong with them. Perhaps an imbalance, or a range of balance that is not currently normative, exists, but that should not be interpreted temper is not pathologically wrong; it might not always be convenient, but there’s nothing wrong with that person. In when setting healthy boundaries. Similarly, a person that cries easily during sad movies is likely more sympathetic to friends in need. Everyone is affected by these types of imbalances—sometimes they are useful, and sometimes they are uncomfortable.

People who can be grouped as Asperger’s (which is itself a normative scale), may have in particular strongly developed head-brains and might have damaged or compromised gutbrains. The Autism Research Institute cites numerous studies that those diagnosed as Asperger’s and ADHD tend to fall abnormally into the high end of gut dysbiosis (a microbial imbalance in the digestive tract) and the high end of gluten/casein sensitivity. Is there anything wrong with the person, or a pathological diagnosis to be made? It is conceivable that this person’s head-brain is simply fullspeed ahead without the grounding balance of his gut-brain due to damage and impaired development in the gut.

Further, it may be that the heart-brain is also suffering.

Much like the HPA axis in the endocrine system, it is suggested that the brains each try to compensate when one is functioning below its optimal level. This may result in either the person feeling emotions too intensely, or, for protection, shutting them down altogether.

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ogy, which is useful not as a way to identify what is “wrong” with a person, but because restoring gut balance will help restore overall balance. Even those without ADHD or Asperger’s often have imbalances in this way, but theirs stay within the bounds of the current norms and are shared by enough people to be considered “normal”. imbalance is visible to others in a certain, more obvious way.

Someone else might have a similar imbalance level in the gut-brain or heart-brain without the over-development of the head-brain, but that person is not considered to be on the spectrum, because they get by as “neuro-normative” and do not stand out among others. This isn’t to mean that “normative” gut-brain and heart-brain imbalances don’t cause discomfort; imbalance is uncomfortable for everyone, but while discomfort is experienced, a particular person is not ditrend towards gut- and heart-brain imbalance in our society. everyone. We all experience little misunderstandings, annoyances and grudges, because getting along with each other is

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Cultural Normativity

The current cultural obsession with normativity is itself a problem. Everyone is not supposed to be the same; each of us is supposed to possess different skills and talents. Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D., author of Unleashing the Advantages of Your Differently Wired, states, “More people are understanding that ADHD brings with and that appropriate career selection can be an important part of determining whether one will be successful or unsuccessful in a particular job.” A person able and happy as a forest ranger, but because certain types of jobs are more highly respected than others, that person might be raised to pursue a profession that is uncomfortable and poorly suited to his nature. Two types of overdevelopment that are currently socially acceptable are an NFL football player and a lawyer. Each of these people, during their maturation and training, will choose parts of their nature to develop, or even over-develop. The resulting imbalance is socially acceptable, so they are considered “normal”; concluding that “normative” imbalances are arbitrary. Recognizing that “normative” is just another fashion allows each person’s talents to be seen much more

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clearly, and allows practitioners and family members to help each individual come to a range of balance that will be most comfortable for them.

No one grouped in the spectrum of Asperger’s/ADHD is the same; each is an individual, and each feels the advantages and discomforts of their personal situation differently. One may feel great discomfort in a situation where another does not, and it is those discomforts balance within each person. Rather you, so that everyone will think you’re normal”, practitioners should focus on what makes each individual feel more comfortable in his or her world.

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utdoor walks provide tremendous real world learning opportunities for children and adults. Identifying which plants to avoid, as well as those with medicinal, healing properties, is something that even young children can learn to do.

Poison ivy: There is a well-known, easy-to-memorize

Dandelion: A more recognizable common weed, the dandelion is yet another useful medicinal plant. The modern nale, which refers to the plant’s use as a healing herb. The genus name comes from the Greek “taraxos” (a disorder) and “akos” (a remedy). The species name, , indicates it ‘Dandelion’ comes from the French “dent de lion”, meaning lion’s tooth, referring to the jagged leaves, which look like sharp teeth. Considered by some to be annoying and unwelcome, the tenacious and ubiquitous dandelion is actually edible, tasty and surprisingly nutritious.

Dandelions are a natural source of calcium, magnesium and phosphorus, and help promote strong bones and teeth.

In addition, the leaves are a good source of protein (14 percent). The dandelion also offers a mouthful of unique nutrients that help maintain a strong liver and digestive system.

Dandelion leaves can be mixed with salad greens, added to

rhyme of advice: Leaves of three, let it be. The three leaves found on poison ivy arrange themselves on each stem, and shiny or dull, green or red. When most people come into direct contact with poison ivy, they develop a bubbly skin rash that is extremely itchy and uncomfortable. It grows everysand dunes, and it is worth noting that the only mammals allergic to poison ivy are humans. It is as if the intolerable plant forms a line of defense to protect the rest of nature, sending a clear message to humans to be respectful of the natural environment.

Creeping vines of poison ivy can be downright sneaky when it comes to protecting nature, appearing as ground and completely concealing the trunk of a tree. In autumn, the leaves may become enticing colors of orange and yellow, and while most poison ivy leaves have pointed tips, some leaves have been known to take the form of hearts.

Jewelweed: People who are truly knowledgeable about

wild plants will recognize jewelweed, the remedy to poison ivy rashes. It tends to grow right next to poison ivy, which seems a curious convenience provided by nature. The distinctive oval-toothed leaves repel rain, making the plant look as if it is covered with tiny jewels. Native Americans used the jewelweed plant as medicine for skin irritations, and herbalists use jewelweed to make soaps.

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The seeds of the Money Plant (Lunaria annua), also known as moonwort, produce an oil containing unusual fatty acids that have been used to treat multiple sclerosis.

Exploring new as well as familiar landscapes can lead to the discovery of some new plant species, and teach children how to safely navigate their way with respect to nature.

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n the groundbreaking new documenFed Up, Dr. Mark Hyman prescribes a major overhaul of the diets of all family members in communities across America to prevent far-reaching unwanted consequences. Hyman practices functional medicine, which takes a wholesystem approach to treating chronic illnesses by identifying and addressing their root causes, starting with poor diet. He is also the bestselling author of a series of books based on The Blood Sugar Solution.

What has your experience with Fed Up shown you about the root cause of many diseases?

In Fed Up to talk with them about their health and understand the roots of their family crisis of morbid obesity, pre-diabetes, and hopelessness. Rural South Carolina, where they live, is a food desert with nearly10 times as many fast-food and convenience stores as supermarkets.

The family’s kitchen was also a food desert, with barely a morsel of real food. There were no ingredients to make real food—only pre-made factory science projects sold in cans and boxes with unpronounceable, unrecognizable ingredient lists.

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knowledge or skills.

They lived on food stamps and fast food and didn’t know how to navigate a grocery aisle, shop for real food, read a label, equip a kitchen or cook nutritious meals. Their grandmother has a garden, but never taught her children how to grow food, even though they live in a temperate rural area.

What results did the family see when they changed their eating habits?

I got the whole family cooking, washing, peeling, chopping, cutting and touching real food—onions, garlic, carrots, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, salad greens, even asparagus.

After 12 months, the mother had lost 100 pounds and was off of blood pressure medication, and because the father for a kidney transplant. The son originally lost 40 pounds, but because he was stuck in a toxic food environment at school and only able to get a job at a fast-food eatery, he gained much of it back. I’m happy to report that he is now working to get back on track.

How is sugar a primary factor in creating obesity?

Of some 600,000 processed food items on the market, 80 percent contain added sugar. Sugar calories act differently from fat or protein calories in the body.

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fatty liver (now the number one reason for liver transplants). They also disrupt appetite control, increasing hunger and promoting overeating, and are biologically addictive. Sugar calories are the major contributor to heart attacks, strokes, cancer, dementia and Type 2 diabetes. Sugar is a root cause behind the tripling of obesity rates in children since the 1970s.

As just one example illustrating government policy culprits, although poor people are disproportionately affected by obesity, the food industry vigorously opposes any efforts to limit the use of food stamps for soda. Every year, the U.S. government pays for $4 billion in soda purchases by the poor (10 billion servings annually) on the front end, and then pays billions more on the back end through Medicaid and Medicare to treat related health consequences that include obesity and diabetes.

What are the consequences if we don’t attack the problem of poor diet now?

The costs of a poor diet are staggering: At the present rate, by 2040, 100 percent of the nation’s federal budget will go for Medicare and Medicaid. The federal debt soars as our unhealthy kids fall heir to an achievement gap that limits America’s capacity to compete in the global marketplace. At the same time, having 70 service weakens national security. published in The New England Journal of Medicine, a group of respected scientists reviewing all the data affecting projected life spans concluded that of Americans ever that will live sicker and die younger than their parents.

Health issues due to poor diet comprise a national crisis. They threaten our future, not just for those fat and sick among us, but all of us.

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inger-songwriter Pharrell Williams, whose infectious hit song, “Happy,” has spread joy worldwide, seems to know the secret to happiness. More than 1,500 people from 140-plus countries have posted their own happy video spinoffs at WeAreHappyFrom.com, inspired by his daylong music video featuring Los Angeles residents from all walks of life dancing and lip-syncing to the tune.

Can happiness really be just a of measurement—a moment versus a lifetime. Research by such authorities as Psychologist Martin Seligman, Ph.D., director of the University of Pennsylvania Positive Psychology Center, suggests that several basic ingredients are keys to long-term happiness, including a sense of purpose, engaging activities, quality relationships and achievable goals. Ultimately, happiness is a subjective state, gauged only by personal perception.

Still, there are quick, simple things we can do to shift our mood into a higher gear, according to Jonathan Robinson, author of Find Happiness Now: 50 Shortcuts for Bringing More Love, Balance, and Joy Into Your Life. “Broadly, happiness shortcuts fall into two categories—those that help in letting go of negative emotions and those that help in tuning into or expanding positive feelings,” says Robinson. “The end result is the same.”

Practice gratitude. When the day’s affronts seem excessive, we can reframe them by counting our blessings mentally or in a journal. Review the day with an eye to everything that went right.

“Soon, you’ll start to see everything as a gift,” observes Robinson.

Pencil it in. Take a few moments at the start of each week to block out a little time every day for happy activities.

Pay it forward. It doesn’t take much to make someone’s day, advises Robinson. Give someone a compliment or a piece of chocolate and watch their attitude instantly change, which in turn lifts you into their happy cloud.

Sing and dance. Williams applies this secret: Moving our bodies and vibrating our vocal chords helps shake us out of our mental cages. “It’s hard to feel bad when you sing. It’s a choice: You can stay angry for four hours or sing for 15 seconds,” Robinson notes.

Don’t underestimate the power of a simple jumpstart to happiness.

Research from the University of Arizona shows that as little as a forced smile not tides and mood-lifting serotonin in the brain, it activates a chain reaction of happiness around us.

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We love our seafood, a delicious source of lean protein. The latest data reports U.S. annual consumption to be more than 4.8 billion pounds of it, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, with the average American eating 3.5 ounces of seafood a week. About half of the catch is wild-caught and half farmed. ocean ecology?

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Beyond today’s top-selling shrimp, canned tuna, salmon and farmed tilapia, more retailers and restaurants are also providing lesser-known seafood -

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To help make choosing easier, Seafood Watch has now joined with the Harvard School of Public Health to also advise what’s currently safe to eat. Entries on annually, are low in mercury, good sources of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids and caught or farmed responsibly.

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An outstanding resource for choosing well-managed caught or farmed seafood in environmentally responsible ways is Seafood Watch, provided through California’s Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Information on the most sustainable varieties of seafood is available in a printed guide, updated twice a year. The pocket guide or smartphone app provides instant information at the seafood counter and restaurant table. Online information at SeafoodWatch.org and via the app is regularly updated.

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WATER DOGGIES Given a Pool or Lake, Canines Dive Into Action

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Water sports for dogs can be done just for fun or to earn recognition.

Venues range from a backyard adult or kiddie pool to a lake, river or ocean. All offer healthful exercise for canine bodies and brains.

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in another. To prevent possible squabbles, company policy allows only samehousehold dogs to swim in the same pool.

“Max is a fetching maniac in the water,” remarks Yue. “He doesn’t as training. like to dive, but if his ball Not all dogs love to sinks, he’ll go after it. It’s swim, says Eileen Proctor, a low-impact, high-exercise Michelle Yue and Max playtime and the only thing pet lifestyle expert in Denver, Colorado, so proceed cautiously.

I know that will wear out a 2-year-old German shepherd pup.”

The skill of directed retrieval can be head out of the water,” she counsels. described as advanced fetching. Several “Once he is used to wearing it, train toys or dumbbells are placed on the him to use steps [like in a pool] to walk bottom of the pool and the handler tells into and out of the water every time.” the dog which item to retrieve. Nautical Michelle Yue, a professional dog trainer in Washington, D.C., takes her mies are launched into the water by a month. At the Canine Fitness Center, in Annapolis, Maryland, Max swims in indicate and retrieve the one ball his one pool while canine buddies paddle person has handled.

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Other fun options are teaching a pet to tow a raft in the pool or to team swim with his owner. In a more complex aquaagility exercise, the dog swims a circle around his owner as a prelude to both of them swimming a synchronized, zigzag returning to their starting positions.

Ernie, a 95-pound Labrador retriever that lives with Sierra Prause, a marketing assistant, and Jaron Clinton, a search engine content marketer, in Phoenix, Arizona, rides in the storage area of Clinton’s kayak. Ernie came to them at age 4 and has always loved to jump in and swim alongside his owners. “Ernie’s claim to fame is fetching two tennis balls at once,” says Prause. “He wasn’t allowed in the pool at his former home, and now revels in taking a cooling dip after his twice-aday walks.”

Maria Schultz, author of How to enjoys stand up paddleboarding with her Australian shephome in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She and Riley learned together in the living room.

“I brought the board home and taught Riley how to hop on and off, where to sit or lie on the board, and to relax,” she relates.

Riley was surprised when he got on the Riley was a good sport about it; within a week, he knew how to ride along. the hang of it. “Have patience, make it fun and all positive,” Schultz advises.

For the more adventurous, Loews Coronado Bay Resort, in San Diego, canine guests. Taught by Coronado requirement is that a dog enjoys water.

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Many offer canine swims as fundraisers during off-season periods. Make sure the pet is sociable and wears a life jacket.

The best swimmers include breeds used in water rescue or retrieval, such as the Newfoundland, Labrador retriever, Portuguese water dog, poodle and spaniel, as opposed to those with shorter snouts and airways. The stocky bodies and shorter legs of Scotties and dachshunds are also less conducive to water play.

Dr. Jules Benson, vice president of Veterinary Services at Petplan Pet Insurance, in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, gives three key safety tips: Be alert for signs of tiredness, like trouble staybreath; watch for vomiting, diarrhea or fever due to harmful bacteria in some waterways; and don’t let dogs drink from the ocean. Ingested salt water can unbalance electrolytes and lead to dehydration, brain damage, kidney failure and even death.

Pet expert Eileen Proctor recommends dabbing sunscreen on pet noses and ears before swimming and putting on the dog’s life jacket before going into, on or near the water. Always ensure that dogs are well-trained to come when called and leave found items and to take a break to rehydrate and rest.

Supervise swimming dogs closely and make sure they aren’t drinking the water. If a dog hesitates to enter the water, leave his non-retractable leash on to reassure him he has assistance if needed, and stay in the pool with him.

Establish a cue for entering and leaving the pool and use it before the dog overtires. Don’t allow a pet to climb the pool’s ladder to exit because a paw could slip, causing injury or panic.

When boating, pull into a secluded area with no running propellers, active paddling or underwater snags, and keep the pet on a non-retractable lead or trained to swim close by. Rinse fur immediately after every swim to remove chlorine, bacteria, dirt or salt, and then dry the dog’s inner and outer ears.

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hether donning colorful tutus or making a marathon a girls’ day out, the current running scene is attracting a broader group of competition and personal bests, these runners are focusing on social bonding and overall well-being, likely boosting Two main factors are fueling what’s shaping up as a new running boom: running-boom era was male-centric and competitive,” observes Ryan Lamppa, of Running USA. He’s referring to the 1970s, when, largely thanks to 1972 Summer Olympic marathon gold medal winner Frank Shorter and The Complete Book of Running, by James Fixx, many were inspired to hook up Walkmans, lace up sneakers and train for distance races. “Today’s running boom is femalecentric, much bigger and more focused rather than competition.”

Forget elapsed running time; just ing it, seems to be a growing mantra.

Women’s participation hit an all-time high in recent years, comprising 56 percent of the more than 15.5 million

by Running USA in 2012 and 61 percent of U.S. half-marathoners in 2013.

“Women tend to be more social

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and more in tune with their health overLamppa says.

Couple the female factor with social media-driven, nontraditional race events and the result is explosive.

“Events are fun, community-centered and sometimes charity-driven,” Lamppa says of the many innovations, from obstacle course action, which attracted 4 million entrants last year.

Boosts Bonding

These trends could indicate America’s studies show the social factor plays a huge motivational role in participation.

“I think running adherence strengthens when there is accountability and social support,” remarks Englewood, New Jersey, sports psychologist Greg Chertok, citing a meta-analysis of data in that backs his notion.

For example, such social exercise events inspire happiness. “If you are physically close to someone that is happy, eager and optimistic, you are naturally going to share those feelings,” explains Chertok, who is also a spokesman for the American College of Sports Medicine. “Just through social connectedness alone, you’ll gain boosted performance and mood.” ders (an intense obstacle course chal-

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like if a married couple got stuck in a storm and had to brave the elements; the act of doing something challenging together is very bonding.”

Simply joining a recreational running group—also increasingly popular and often social media-driven—can bolster success. “When a bunch of individuals work together to pursue a common goal, they are incentivized by the group,” Chertok remarks. “You’ll run at a faster clip or go a longer distance if you are with a group, because each runner values the group and doesn’t want to let members down.”

Brings Balance

Mixing things up can also improve running performance and decrease risks of injury, enhancing long-term staying power. One study found that eight weeks of simple strength-training exercises by conditioned runners boosted their running performances over their conditioned, but non-strength-training peers, as noted in the Health & Fitness Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine.

As for injury prevention, everybody, regardless of sport, needs to cross-train, advises Mindy Caplan, a wellness coach in Albuquerque, New Mexico. “In any sport that you engage in, you end up working certain muscles the same way all the time. Then those tighter muscles start to pull on the joints and without stretching, you end up with problems.” Moving the body in different ways helps, and working on stretching and protect tendons and joints.

“The new runner of this second running boom has much more informaand injury prevention,” says Lamppa, who occasionally cross-trains by biking and includes some yoga-related stretching as part of his regular routine. “You have to have balance in your running as in your life. If you can get to that point, you will get a very positive response from your body and mind.” elani Melani.com or DMelani@msn.com.

Girls on the Run womenRYSE Fitness Program Rhode Island

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irls on the Run is an afterschool program for thirdthrough eighth-graders that inspires participants to live healthy and free from societal stereotypes and complete a community impact project while training for a 5k running event. Girls on the Run Rhode Island is currently looking for volunteer coaches and running buddies for the fall season.

Coaching is a fun and rewarding volunteer experience. Coaches help girls to be joyful, healthy and a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

No coaching or running experience is necessary, but coaches must be committed to two, two-hour sessions a week for 10 weeks. Requiring less of a time commitment, running buddies are an integral part in helping build the young runners’ self-esteem and healthy body image during their 5k event.

The fall 2014 season extends from September 8 to mid-NovemNovember 16 at Providence College. Volunteers are also needed on the day of the event.

“Girls on the Run provides a unique opportunity to girls ages 8 to 13 unlike any other after school activity currently offered in Rhode Island,” says Michelle Duso, executive director. “We are creating generations of girls who believe in tivity; understand the importance of healthy eating; know what it means to be a supportive friend, neighbor and family member; and value the quality of their communities.”

Island. For more information, contact Trish MacGillivray at 401-273-0820, org, or visit gotrri.org.

EMPOWERS WOMEN

by Nancy Somera

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fter coaching hundreds of athletes each year for seven years, Tara Comer, a USA triathlon coach and yoga teacher, realized that the programs that led to the best results were those that incorporated goal setting, motivation and lessons in handling setbacks into the physical training. As a result, Comer co-founded womenprogram, which combines running, yoga, meditation and goal setting, and is designed for women to feel more self-empowered upon its completion. which includes support, accountability and community, really makes a difference in reaching goals,” she says.

Comer is on a social mission to increase women’s health in Rhode Island, and eventually across the nation, through the womenRYSE program.

Through community connections, shared experience and collective support, she hopes that womenRYSE will ered to women and build a new model for sustainable health. She trains people coaches who then lead groups in their own communities, earning an income while they do so. Currently there are 15 trained coaches, seven of which are actively operating programs, and Comer is looking to add even more women to the empowered network of coaches she is helping to grow. Upcoming coaches training sessions will be held September 6 and 7, in New Jersey, and October 4 and 5, in Rhode Island. Another is planned for Boston sometime this fall.

All interested training members, whether a walker, beginning or intermediate runner, are encouraged to take part in an eight-week program. New runners will be coached on the two toughest hurdles to overcome: pacing and

breathing. Comer says that pranayama breathing associated with yoga helps runners increase lung capacity and learn to breathe properly. Participants includes a workbook with interactive tools, a meditation CD for increased peace and performance, online training tion tracking, and private online community for support and continuity. More importantly, Comer says, “You’ll connect with other women and gain another group of supportive friends.”

To learn more about the program and upcoming dates of participation , call 401-218-0766 or visit WomenRYSE.com.

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ACROSS THE OCEAN STATE

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200-HOUR YOGA

TEACHER TRAINING

OCTOBER 2, 2014 thru APRIL 19, 2015 monthly weekend modules

with DEVARSHI STEVEN HARTMAN and KENDALL SHELDON

Fitness Update

Healthiest U.S. Metro Areas in 2014 The American College of Sports Medicine’s (ACSM) seventh annual American Fitness Index (AFI) ranks Washington, D.C., at the top with a score of 77.3 (out of 100), followed by Minneapolis-St. Paul (73.5), Portland, Oregon (72.1) Denver (71.7) and San Francisco (71). Providence, RI ranked #23 (51.6). Overall, metro areas in 25 states scored 50 or above; the two lowest-ranking hovered near 25 points.

“The AFI data report is a snapshot of the state of health in the community and an evaluation of the infrastructure, community assets and policies that encourage try’s urban areas,” says Walter Thompson, Ph.D., chair of the AFI advisory board.

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Raffa Yoga 19 Sharpe Dr RaffaYoga.com 401-463-3335 Santosha Yoga Studio and Holistic Center 14 Bartlett Ave YogaAtSantosha.com 401-780-9809

CUMBERLAND The Yoga Studio of Blackstone River Valley 99 Pound Rd at the Zen Center TheYogaStudioBRV.com 401-658-4802 Time For You Yoga 2155 Diamond Hill Rd TimeForYouYoga.com 401-305-5319

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Focus Yoga 63 Cedar Ave FocusYoga.com 401-354-9112 Laughing Elephant Yoga 4372 Post Road LaughingElephantYoga.com 401-398-2616

Over 50 Yoga 58 Main St., 2nd floor HolisticMargarida.com 401-480-5938

FOSTER One Yoga Center 142 A Danielson Pike Youphoria.biz 401-368-YOGA

JOHNSTON The Heart Spot Yoga and Healing Arts 700 Greenville Ave TheHeartSpot.com 401-231-0081 Yoga with Lora 1665 Hartford Ave, 2nd Floor Multiple Locations Yogawithlora.com 401-829-9148

PROVIDENCE

WARWICK Village Wellness Center 422 Post Rd. Lower Level VillageWellnessCenter.com 401-941-2310 Whole of the Moon Yoga Multiple Locations Chris Belanger WholeoftheMoonYoga.com 401-261-7242

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Rhode Island Pilates Studio 622 George Washington Hwy, behind the Lincoln Mall RIPilatesStudio.com 401-335-3099

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Ananda Center for Meditation & Yoga 593 Charles St AnandaRhodeIsland.org 401-308-8745

Aull Pilates & Movement Studio 1077 Aquidneck Ave AullPilates.com 401-619-4977

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All That Matters 315 Main St AllThatMatters.com 401-782-2126

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Jen McWalters Pilates and Beyond 1005 Main St, Ste 111 McWaltersPilates.com 401-475-0084

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This August Christine Raffa & Jane Viscolosi team up once again to facilitate this transformational 6 month program.

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state of the art space created for learning and healing (home of Urban Sweat, RI’s Only Active Relaxation Center) Deepening your knowledge of all things yoga: Philosophy, Methodology, Anatomy, Nutrition, the Chakra system, the Sanskrit language, Asana, Meditation, Pranyama (Breath Exercise), Mindfulness, Injury Prevention, Teaching, Assisting, Finding your teaching Confidence and Voice, and Teaching Resources etc.

Community outreach program where you will have the opportunity to share your passion Experience the widest variety of yoga classes in New England lead by an extraordinary staff (Raffa offers over 80 classes/week) Aug 22-24 And so much more!

Sept 5-7, 19-21 What is required: · A deposit to hold your spot (space is limited) Oct 3-5, 23-25 · Full payment before the end of the program Nov 13-15 · Your commitment to participate 100% Dec 5-7 · Attend monthly 25 hour weekend Graduation Weekend meetings (check website for dates) · Completion of all 200 hours of meetings, readings, teaching and other assignments

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 1

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7

Annual Parish Feast – Aug 1-3. 5-9pm, Friday; 3-9pm, Saturday, 12-6pm, Sunday. Continuous family-friendly activities throughout the weekend. Music, games, food. Live and silent auctions Sunday. Free. St Theresa Church, 265 Stafford Rd, Tiverton. 401-624-8746. sstandctiverton.org.

Fresh Connections Networking - 8:45-9:45am.

Helping women obtain their professional goals through a powerful network of support. Provides the forum for building relationships and connections.

For more information: LisaZuchowski@gmail. com. First 2 visits/Free. Fresh Connections, South Kingstown Chamber of Commerce, 230 Old Tower

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 Hypnosis Monthly: Weight Loss Boost – 10-11am.

Group is open to graduates of 6-Week Weight Loss Motivation Program and others who need a minisession motivation boost, to keep the weight off. $20. Holistic Margarida, 58 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich. 401-480-5938.

Goddess Mask Making Workshop – 10am-4pm.

Discover your Inner Goddess Guide and make a mask of Her with your face as the template. Wear comfortable clothes; bring treasured objects to decorate your creation. $90 materials included.

The Women’s Well, 934 E Main Rd, Bldg 2, Portsmouth. Pre-register required: 401-662-6642.

CrisMcCullough-Holistic.com.

Light & Lacy Lattice Scarf Class – 10am-4pm.

Make an elegant cotton light & lacy lattice scarf for summer. Just enough for cool evenings or inside with the AC. Call to schedule loom space today. $145. Amy C. Lund, Handweaver Studio & Gallery, 3964 Main Road, Tiverton. 401-816-0000. aclhandweaver.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 Community Wellcare Day – 12-4pm. Access to all our services. Intuitive healing, astrology, channeled messages, massage, IET and more. $20. Heart of 401-255-7247.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5 Tong Ren Guinea Pig Class – 7-8:30pm. Need some energy work or just relax? Come by, listen to soft music, get comfy as I lead a meditation and tap on the acupuncture points on a model to relieve blockages. With Shari Bitsis. Donations accepted.

Spirit of Agape, 165 Elm St, Seekonk, MA. 508336-2291. ShariBitsis@gmail.com.

Monthly Consciousness Teleconference – 8-9pm.

Learn how to free yourselves and your relationships from sabotaging patterns by utilizing your heart as an organ of perception and enhancing your inner awareness. Dan and Emily invite you to gain practical, real-world tools and techniques for accessing the three dimensions of consciousness and releasing personal issues. Free, Virtual via phone. The Psychotherapy Center for Wellness: 401-536-5575.

RSVP: EmilyVolden.com.

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Information Meeting – 6-7pm. With the Pranothan School of dream come true. Come with your questions about tion program. Free. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Rising Lotus Spiritual Share Group – 7-8pm.

Meet monthly on the 1st Thursday of each month with others who want to learn more and grow together. A place to share your experiences and learn about new topics of interest. $10 donation optional.

Rising Lotus, 30 Main St, Woonsocket. 401-6920107. Rising-Lotus.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 Worldwide Art Day – 10am-5pm. Every day should be Art Day. Come by for a tour of the studio & to make a bookmark or coffee, tea or cocktail coaster.

All ages welcome. Free. Amy C. Lund, Handweaver Studio & Gallery, 3964 Main Rd, Tiverton. 401-8160000. ACLHandweaver.com.

Gongs of Joy: 2nd Friday Gong Bath – 7-8:30pm.

Feel relaxed and blissful as Joy and A.Michelle surround you with the healing sounds of the gongs, bowls and drums to relieve your stress. Bring a mat, pillow and blanket. $20/pre-registered, $25/at door.

Village Wellness Center, 422 Post Rd, Warwick.

401-258-3952. Joy@GongsOfJoy.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 Therapeutic Acrobatic Partner Yoga – 8:30am10:30pm. This involves one person (the base) guiding them through therapeutic stretches in a Thai yoga-inspired fashion. All welcome. $39. All That AllThatMatters.com.

Usui Reiki I Training (1st Degree) – 9:30am-6pm.

Receive the 1st Degree Attunement and learn about therapy, history of Reiki, and hand positions for self and others. With Gladys Ellen. $150 includes wick Ave, 2nd Fl, Warwick. Heavenly-Hugs.com.

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Weight Loss Hypnosis Group – 10-11:30am. Stop binge eating. Don’t be tempted with the thought of how wonderful it will be to indulge. How great it will taste. Restore balance to your life now. $25. Holistic Margarida, 58 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich.

401-480-5938.

Introduction to Marma Therapy Class – 10am3pm. Activating marma points allows light and prana into the body, transforming the biochemistry of the physiology. 6 CEs available for Yoga Alliance & NCBTMB. $155. SAMA, 79 Thames St, Newport.

877-832-1372. SamaSeasideWellness.com.

Gongs of Joy: 2nd Saturday Gong Event – 6:307:45pm. Joy & A.Michelle play gongs, bowls, drums; Shawn plays crystal bowls; Kim does energy healing. Find relaxation and bliss as the healing sounds relieve your stress. $25/pre-registered, $30/ at door. Providence Power Yoga, 51 Bassett St, Providence. 401-258-3952. Joy@GongsOfJoy.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 Gongs of Joy: Sunday Gong Group – 10am-1pm.

Joy & A.Michelle lead a DVD discussion, meditation, gong bath. August DVD topic: EFT: Tapping for Health. Bring a mat/pillow/blanket. $10 donation requested. Village Wellness Center, 422 Post Rd, Warwick. 401-258-3952. Joy@GongsOfJoy.com.

Fairy House Building under the Trees – 2-4pm.

Let’s hike around and collect nature material. Design your own fairy house under the trees, use skills learned to create your own at home. $5/person. New Dawn Earth Center, 75 Wrentham Rd, Cumberland.

401-333-1341. MercyEcology.org.

Full Moon Yoga – 7-8:15pm. Rejuvenate in the lunar energy of a full moon. Flow in a soothing, calming sequence as you connect to the energy of the moon. All levels. $10 cash/check only. Focus Yoga, 63 Cedar Ave, Ste 10, East Greenwich.

401-354-9112. FocusYoga.com.

Full Moon Yoga on the Beach – 7:45-8:45pm. Join Coral Brown for Full Moon Yoga on the Beach at the South Kingstown Town Beach in Matunuck.

Bring a beach towel and bug spray, and dress with layers. $18. All That Matters: 401-782-2126.

AllThatMatters.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 11 Shamanic Drum Healing – 6:30-8:30pm. Join us for this powerful healing to recover lost soul parts, release energy blocks and restore power bringing harmony and balance to your life. Group format.

With Katharine Rossi and Paul DiSegna. $35. The Soul Purpose, 1225 GAR Hwy, Swansea, MA. 774264-1329. JKReikiHealing@yahoo.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12 Dream Circle – 7-9pm. Reconnect with your dreams and awaken to a whole new world. Join us to explore your dreams thru dream re-entry, dream theater and more in a fun and supportive way. With David Barr and Katharine Rossi. $15. Fireseed, 194 Waterman St, 3rd Fl, Providence. 401-924-0567.

Info@FireseedCenter.com.

Group Manifesting for the Earth – 7-9pm.

Join us as we set out to manifest with the Earth.

Truly magical as we follow a meditative format and span the planet as a group. Working on cleanup and diplomacy. With Shari Bitsis. $10. Spirit of Agape, 165 Elm St, Seekonk, MA. 508-336-2291.

ShariBitsis@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13 Guided Meditation Night – 6:30-8pm. Guided meditation is used to help increase relaxation by creating joyful, happy images in the mind. Held the 2nd Wednesday of the month. All learning levels are welcome. With Gladys Ellen. $10. Heavenly Hugs, 917 Warwick Ave, 2nd Fl, Warwick.

Heavenly-Hugs.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14 Lick The Sugar Habit – 6:30-7:30pm. 100 years ago Americans ate 6 lbs of sugar per year. We now eat 210 lbs per year. Are you caught up in this white plague? The biggest health concern in this country.

Free. Natural Health Solutions, Dr. Bomback, 293 Linden St, Fall River, MA. 508-678-1233.

DrBomback.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 Weave Your Way to Serenity – 10am-4pm. For National Relaxation Day come down to the Studio & Gallery and create a mini-desktop set of zen meditation mindfulness stacking stones with a woven mat. $25. Amy C. Lund, Handweaver Studio & Gallery, 3964 Main Rd, Tiverton. 401-816-0000.

ACLHandweaver.com.

Free Friday Chair Massage – 11am-2pm. Stop by for a free 15-min chair massage. 1st come, 1st served. Get the kinks out for the weekend. Never had a massage before? This is a great way to start.

Free. Massage Health & Healing Energies, LLC, 310 Maple Ave, Ste L 05-B, Barrington. 401-437-1652.

MassageHealthHE.com.

Gongs of Joy: 3rd Friday Gong Bath – 7-8:15pm.

Feel your stress melt away as Joy, A.Michelle and Shawn surround you with the healing sounds of gongs, Tibetan and crystal singing bowls and drums.

Bring mat/pillow/blanket. $20/pre-registered, $25/ at door. Heart of Peace Dale, 1070 Kingstown Rd, Palisades Mill Complex, Bldg 9, Peace Dale.

401-258-3952. Joy@GongsOfJoy.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 Gongs of Joy: Gongs in the Garden – 10-11:15am.

Amidst the natural beauty of the labyrinth, Joy and A.Michelle will guide you on a harmonic journey to inner peace and pure bliss. Bring a folding chair/mat/ pillow/blanket. $20/pre-registered, $25/at door. SunRose Farm, 495 Gilbert Stuart Rd, Saunderstown.

401-295-4070. SunRoseFarmRI.com.

Weight Loss Hypnosis Group – 10-11:30am. Stop emotional eating. Don’t be caught in the trap of feeding your emotions with food. Emotional eating is not a conscious choice. It operates at the unconscious level. $25. Holistic Margarida, 58 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich. 401-480-5938.

Rhode Island Pagan Pride Day 2014 – 10am-5pm.

Rhode Island Pagan Pride is a one-day event that encourages the Pagan community to educate the general public about who we are and to dispel the myths that they may have. Free. Riverside Sportsman Association, Mohawk Dr, Riverside. 401-309-8399.

RIPaganPride.com.

Chiropractic for Body, Mind and Spirit

Fairy Garden Workshop – 10:30am-12pm. Create your own mystical fairy garden. Use your creativity to bring new life into your living space and invite the energy and magic of the fairy realm. Base fee $30; add-ons available. Rising Lotus, 30 Main St, Woonsocket. 401-692-0107. Rising-Lotus.com.

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Melt Method Intro Class – 10:30am-12:30pm.

Experience a most effective self care healthcare practice which helps to relieve pain and stiffness in joints and slow the negative effects of aging. Hand and foot practice and with the use of a special foam roller be guided through the body practice. $75 includes the hand and foot kit; $35 without. The Life Breath Institute, The Elms, 378 Main St, East Greenwich. 401-258-6537. TheLifeBreathInstitute.com.

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Spirit Totem Shield Making Workshop – 125pm. Journey to discover your Shamanic Totem Guide and create a power identity shield to focus your power. $50 includes materials. The Women’s Well, 934 E Main Rd, Bldg 2, Portsmouth. Pre-registration required: 401-662-6642.

CrisMcCullough-Holistic.com.

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Free Monthly Kundalini – 8:30-10am. A blend of repetition of breath work, movement and postures, chanting and meditation, resulting in a general sense of relaxation and well-being. Class open to everyone. A donation of a non-perishable canned good for the Johnny Cake Center is encouraged.

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401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com.

Integrated Energy Therapy: Basic – 9:30am-6pm.

Energy Therapy Training with the Angels. One of the next generation, hands-on, power energy therapy systems that gets the issues out of your tissues for good. With Gladys Ellen. $195 includes Manual and Fl, Warwick. Heavenly-Hugs.com.

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Drumming Meditation – 6:30-8pm. Come join our drumming circle as we meditate, journey, and send loving, healing energy out to the world. Bring own drum. Free. Massage Health & Healing Energies, LLC, 310 Maple Ave, Ste L 05-B, Barrington. Please RSVP: 401-437-1652. Stan@MassageHealthHE.com.

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Reiki Healers Circle – 6:30-8:30pm. Support for Usui Reiki Practitioners of all levels. Join us for an evening of meditation, conversation and giving/ receiving reiki. Come relax, renew and energize.

With Gladys Ellen. $10. Heavenly Hugs, 917 Warwick Ave, 2nd Fl, Warwick. Heavenly-Hugs.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19 Fresh Connections Networking - 8:45-9:45am.

Helping women obtain their professional goals through a powerful network of support. Provides the forum for building relationships and connections.

For more information: LisaZuchowski@gmail. com. First 2 visits/Free. Fresh Connections, South Kingstown Chamber of Commerce, 230 Old Tower Tong Ren Guinea Pig Class – 7-8:30pm. Need some energy work or just relax? Come by, listen to soft music, get comfy as I lead a meditation and tap on the acupuncture points on a model to relieve blockages. With Shari Bitsis. Donations accepted.

Spirit of Agape, 165 Elm St, Seekonk, MA. 508336-2291. ShariBitsis@gmail.com.

Shamanic Journey Group – 7-8:45pm. Journey to a live drum as you practice modern applications of this ancient technique. Gain insight and understanding about yourself, the world and your relationships. With Katharine Rossi. $10. Fireseed, 194 Waterman St, 3rd Fl, Providence. 401-924-0567.

Katharine@SacredStream.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 A Summer Drum Circle around the Fire – 6:30Every circle is unique. Come see what surprises the night brings. Potluck at 6:30pm. $10 plus potluck dish. New Dawn Earth Center, 75 Wrentham Rd, Cumberland. 401-333-1341. MercyEcology.org.

Gongs of Joy: 4th Friday Gong Bath – 7:308:45pm. Feel relaxed and blissful as Joy and A.Michelle surround you with the healing sounds of the gongs, bowls and drums to relieve your stress. Bring a mat, pillow and blanket. $20/preregistered, $25/at door. Breathing Time Yoga, 541 Pawtucket Ave, Pawtucket. 401-421-9876.

BreathingTimeYoga.com.

Monthly Gong Bath with Stephanie Marisca and Cathy Cesario – 7:30-8:45pm. Experience the vibrational healing of the bronze gong and Tibetan singing bowls. Many people experience something noticeable during a meditative Gong Bath. $20/preregistration, $25/at door. All That Matters, 315 Main

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 Spiritual Workshop – 9:30am-4pm. Awakening and connecting to your divine self. Learn to transform your life with spiritual power and release all that no longer serves your highest self. $75. Call to RSVP. Simply a Woman of Faith, West Greenwich.

401-862-8859.

Weight Loss Hypnosis Group – 10-11:30am. Stop boredom eating. Eating is a pleasurable experience and if there’s not much going on in your life, it’s a quick way to have fun and a speedy way to pile on pounds. $25. Holistic Margarida, 58 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich. 401-480-5938.

Simplicity Scarf Weaving Class – 10am-4pm.

Slow down and let your creativity wind through the woven threads. Beginner level. Class space limited, but other days are available by appointment. $145.

Amy C. Lund, Handweaver Studio & Gallery, 3964 Main Rd, Tiverton. For info: 401-816-0000. ACLHandweaver.com.

Tarot Readings with Mary Daisley – 11am-5pm.

Book a special half-hour appointment to have a reading with psychometrist and tarot reader, Mary Daisley. $40. Rising Lotus, 30 Main St, Woonsocket.

For appt: 401-692-0107 or Rising-Lotus.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24 Eyelash Extension Training Class – 11am-7pm.

What is holding you back from earning top dollar as an Eyelash Artist? Lash artistry is the #1 area in the beauty industry. Learn from professional eyelash experts. With a professional eyelash extension Diane’s Permanent Makeup & Eyelashes, 101 W Natick Rd, across from Warwick Mall, Warwick.

401-855-4333. DianesMakeup.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 Group Manifesting for the Earth – 7-9pm.

Join us as we set out to manifest with the Earth.

Truly magical as we follow a meditative format and span the planet as a group. Working on cleanup and diplomacy. With Shari Bitsis. $10. Spirit of Agape, 165 Elm St, Seekonk, MA. 508-336-2291.

ShariBitsis@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 Weight Loss Hypnosis Group – 10-11:30am.

Focus of the session will be Portion Control. Nutritional balance is good but not the whole story. $25. Holistic Margarida, 58 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich. 401-480-5938.

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Group Manifesting for the Earth Hike – 10am1pm. Come join us for a hike in the woods and to group manifest for the planet at Caratunk Wildlife Refuge in Seekonk, MA. Please RSVP if plan on attending. With Shari Bitsis. $15. Info, Spirit of Agape, 301 Brown Ave, Seekonk, MA: 508-336-2291.

ShariBitsis@gmail.com.

Recycled Rag Weaving Class – 10am-4pm. Learn to weave a simple recycled rag mug cozy to wrap around your coffee or tea. Beginner class. Call to reserve a space on the loom, or schedule another day. $65. Amy C. Lund, Handweaver Studio & Gallery, 3964 Main Rd, Tiverton. 401-816-0000.

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Introduction to Svaroopa Yoga – 1-2:30pm. Svaroopa yoga is yoga you can do. It relieves stress and pain. Try some basic poses in a chair and on the sion. $10. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. To reserve a spot: 401-305-5319.

TimeForYouYoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Basic Tarot Class – Wednesdays, Sept 3-Oct 8.

6:30-8:30pm. With Mary Daisley, from Hands On Tarot. $20/class, $100/series. Rising Lotus, 30 Main St, Woonsocket. 401-692-0107. Rising-Lotus.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Rising Lotus Spiritual Share Group – 7-8pm.

Meet monthly on the 1st Thursday of each month with others who want to learn more and grow together. A place to share your experiences and learn about new topics of interest. $10 donation optional. Rising Lotus, 30 Main St, Woonsocket. 401-692-0107.

Rising-Lotus.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 – Sept 13-15. 10am-3pm. CEs available for Yoga Alliance & NCBTMB. Includes stone layouts, designed to anchor the first and second chakra and directing energy towards the “terminal ends” of the body, integrating western and ayurvedic massage techniques. Free stones during guided harvest. $375. SAMA, Newport. 877-832-1372.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Celebrate! An Evening on East Bay – 6-9pm. Join us to increase awareness of mental illness/substance abuse programs. Honoring RI Dept of Health Director Dr. Michael Fine and Barrington Police Chief John LaCross. $50. Blithewold, Bristol. 401-447-8182.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Registered Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program – 12-6pm. 1 weekend per month. 605 hours in total.

Live webinar option. Reviewed by the National Ayurvedic Medical Association. Ayurvedic medicine is recognized as one of the 3 top medical systems, according to the World Health Org. Payment plans available. SAMA, Karyn Chabot, Newport.

877-832-1372. SamaSeasideWellness.com.

All for the Kids Wellness Event – 9am-3pm. Guest speakers, demonstrations and everything related to complete health and wellness for your child. $10.

Holiday Inn, 700 Myles Standish Blvd, Taunton, MA. AllForTheKids.org.

Hot Stone Marma Therapy for Face, Neck, Hands & Feet – 10am-3pm. Also Oct 5. Learn about heated and chilled stones, crystals, marma points, sacred oils and honey mask. Free stones during guided harvest. CEs available. $275. SAMA, Newport. 877-832-1372. SamaSeasideWellness.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Shirodhara Therapy – 10am-5pm. Also Nov 14.

CEs available. Learn how stream warm oil over the crown chakra, magnifying the senses, dispersing negative electrical impulses from stress, reversing imbalances such as insomnia and depression and rejuvenating the face. $275. SAMA, Newport.

877-832-1372. SacredStoneHealing.com.

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Forever Young: Yoga over 50 – 5-6:15pm. Also

Spiritualist Service – 10-11:30am. Come experience the First Spiritualist Church of RI every Sunday.

Service includes healing, a guided meditation, and our guest medium giving a talk and spirit messages.

Free. First Spiritualist Church of RI, 83 S Rose St, East Providence. SpiritualistChurchRI.com.

classes are enormous, especially for over 50s. You are only as young as your; spine, shoulders, hips and hamstrings say you are. Small classes. $10. Holistic Margarida, 58 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich.

401-480-5938. HolisticMargarida.com.

open Meditation – 10am-12pm. Weekly open sitting meditation with beginning chants, then sitting and walking meditation. Drop-in any time during session. Instruction offered at 10am. All welcome.

Optional donation. Shambhala Meditation Center of Providence, 541 Pawtucket Ave, 2nd Fl, Pawtucket.

401-270-5443. Providence.Shambhala.org.

Gentle Yoga – 10:15-11:30am. Gentle yoga consists of basic yoga poses with attention to breath and alignment at a slower pace intended to bring an overall sense of relaxation. $14/drop-in; packages available. Rhode Island Pilates Studio, 622 George Washington Hwy, Lincoln. 401-335-3099.

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Monday Yoga on the Beach – 9:30-10:30am. Daily, except Wednesdays. Kripalu style yoga. Fill your lungs with fresh air through various breathing techniques all parts of the physical and mental aspects of the body. Meet at concession stand 15 min before class. $15. Esquea Yoga, northern end of Scarborough Beach, 970 Ocean Rd, Narragansett. 401-481-8875.

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Kripalu Yoga with Paula – 4:15-5:45pm. Experience breath work, simple stretches to warm the body and classical yoga poses that tone and strengthen, allowing the heart and body to release and open.

New students: $50/5 classes; $14/series. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland.

401-305-5319. TimeForYouYoga.com.

Children’s Jiu Jitsu Classes – 5-6pm. Also Wednesday, 5pm and Saturday, 10am. Children learn the highly effective art of Jiu Jitsu, gain more self and much more. $60/month. InnerStengths Jiu Jitsu, 311 Washington Ave, Providence. 774-488-6940.

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Heart of Recovery – 5:30-6:30pm. Weekly Mindfulness Meditation and 12-Step meeting and discussion. All recovery and meditation traditions, and beginners, are welcome to share experience, strength, hope. Optional donation. Shambhala Meditation Centerof Providence, 541 Pawtucket Ave, 2nd Fl, Pawtucket. 401-270-5443. Providence.

Shambhala.org.

Svaroopa Yoga Class – 5:30-7pm. Very gentle, deeply healing style. Focus is on releasing the tight muscles along the spinal column for a related release in the body and mind. $136/series of 8 classes; $20/ drop-in. Blissful Moment Yoga Studio, 1006 Charles St, Ste 10A, North Providence. Pre-registration necessary: 401-742-8020. BlissfulMomentYoga.com.

Beginner’s Yoga Series II – 6-7pm. A continuation of the Beginners’ Series I, however, students new to yoga are welcome. Drop-in for 1 class or sign up for the whole series. Explore more deeply. $40/4 wks or drop-in. Innerlight Center for Yoga & Meditation, 850 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown Commons, Middletown. 401-849-3200. InnerlightYoga.com.

Kung Fu for Teens and Adults – 6-7:30pm.

Multi-level classes for beginners to advanced every Monday and Wednesday. Also Friday, 1-2:15pm and Saturday, 1-2:30pm. Free trial class for new students. $210/12 wks. The Way of the Dragon, 373 Taunton Ave, East Providence. 401-435-6502.

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Adult Jiu Jitsu – 6:30-8:30pm. Also Wednesday, 6pm, Friday, 7:30pm. Jiu Jitsu is a great way to and self awareness. You can set own pace; no prior experience needed. $70/monthly, $15/drop-in. InnerStengths Jiu Jitsu, 311 Washington Ave, Providence. 774-488-6940. InnerStrengthsJiuJitsu.com.

Yoga/Yoga Nidra – 7-8:30pm. Open to all levels.

Half yoga, half guided meditation. Learn different breathing techniques and postures. Teachings to help you reconnect with your inner guidance. $15 or member. Santosha Yoga Studio, 14 Bartlett Ave, Cranston. 401-780-9809. YogaAtSantosha.com.

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Svaroopa Yoga Class – 4-5:30pm. Very gentle, deeply healing style. Focus is on releasing the tight muscles along the spinal column for a related release in the body and mind. $136/series of 8 classes; $20/ drop-in. Blissful Moment Yoga Studio, 1006 Charles St, Ste 10A, North Providence. Pre-registration necessary: 401-742-8020. BlissfulMomentYoga.com.

Relax, Release & Meditate – 5:30-6:30pm. Unwind after a busy day. Relaxing stretches, ananda yoga, deep relaxation, and enter into the silence of meditation where true restoration of body, mind spirit resides. $10, $6/seniors. Ananda Providence, 593 Charles St, Providence. 401-524-4766.

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Svaroopa Yoga Class with Natalie – 6-7:30pm.

Svaroopa yoga reduces pain, reverses aging and boosts your healing. You smile more easily; breathe more fully; love more openly. Beginners and new students welcome. New students: $50/5 classes; $19/ series. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. 401-305-5319. TimeForYouYoga.com.

Meditation Workshop – 7-8pm. Learn the basics of meditation and self hypnosis. Learn how to relax, breathing techniques, the best time and place to meditate, and how to choose a guided meditation. $20/person, $15 with a friend. Optimistic Insights at Esquea Yoga, 845 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston.

401-339-3942. OptimisticInsight.com.

Weight Loss: Why Do I Gain Weight? – 7-8:30pm.

Free interactive workshop providing coaching and guided meditation on emotional eating connecting the mind body and spirit. With Ed Morris, Certified Life Coach. Free. Blue Sky Healing Circle, 1076 Park Ave, Cranston. 401-942-1076.

BlueSkyHealingCircle.com.

Cosmic Connections – 7-9pm. Join us the 2nd Tuesday each month to discuss anything and everything related to alien life. Share your stories as we try to unravel what lies beyond our planet Earth. $5.

First Spiritualist Church of RI, 83 S Rose St, East Providence. SpiritualistChurchRI.com.

Providence Laughter Club – 7:30-8:30pm. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. Explore, nourish and share intentional laughter as a means of cultivation wellness, healing, playfulness and connection in ourselves and our communities. Free; donations appreciated. The Providence Institute, 18 Imperial Pl, Ste 6A, Providence. 401-270-5443. TheProvidenceInstitute.org.

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Beginner Amrit Yoga – 7:30-8:45pm. Gain a greater understanding of the body, mind and spirit.

Learn to focus awareness throughout your practice and quiet the mind-chatter. Also Saturdays, 10:45am-12pm. $15 or member. Santosha Yoga Studio, 14 Bartlett Ave, Cranston. 401-780-9809.

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Wednesday Meditation with Ann Porto – 8:30-9:30am.

Join Ann Porto in guided meditation session at LEY. Donation based. Laughing Elephant Yoga, 4372 Post Rd, East Greenwich. 401-398-2616.

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Chair Class – 9-9:30am. Class utilizes our 6 Peak Pilates MVe chairs to offer a challenging workout on this demanding piece of equipment. Intermediate/advanced level. $14/class; packages available. Rhode Island Pilates Studio, 622 George Washington Hwy, Lincoln. 401-335-3099. RIPilatesStudio.com.

Svaroopa Yoga Class – 6-7:30pm. Very gentle, deeply healing style. Focus is on releasing the tight muscles along the spinal column for a related release in the body and mind. $136/series of 8 classes; $20/ drop-in. Blissful Moment Yoga Studio, 1006 Charles St, Ste 10A, North Providence. Pre-registration necessary: 401-742-8020. BlissfulMomentYoga.com.

Women’s Support Group – 6:30-8:30pm. 1st Wednesday. Find a comforting place to share your experiences or seek guidance from your peers in this women’s support group led by Pastor Susan Robillard. $5. First Spiritualist Church of RI, 83 S Rose St, East Providence. SpiritualistChurchRI.com.

Holistic Cancer Circle – 7-8:30pm. 3rd Wednesday each month join First Spiritualist Church of RI healers to receive healing energy. Open to anyone diagnosed with cancer or cancer survivors. Free.

First Spiritualist Church of RI, 83 S Rose St, East Providence. SpiritualistChurchRI.com.

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Women’s Jiu Jitsu – 6-8pm. Also Saturday, 1pm.

Jiu Jitsu is a great way to get in shape, stay toned while building confidence and self awareness.

Classes designed especially for women. You can set own pace; no prior experience needed. $10. InnerStengths Jiu Jitsu, 311 Washington Ave, Providence.

774-488-6940. InnerStrengthsJiuJitsu.com.

Forever Young: Yoga over 50 – 8:45-9:15am. mous, especially for over 50s. You are only as young as your; spine, shoulders, hips and hamstrings say you are. Small classes. $10. Holistic Margarida, 58 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich. 401-480-5938.

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Meditation Class – 7-8:15pm. Deepening Somatic Consciousness. Walking meditation in addition to guided experiences working with consciousness in the body, connecting with the earth and cultivating unconditional presence. $14, $70/prepaid for 6. The Providence Institute, 18 Imperial Pl, Ste 6A, Providence. 401-270-5443. TheProvidenceInstitute.org.

Friday Svaroopa Yoga Class with Maria – 9:30-11am.

Svaroopa yoga reduces pain, reverses aging and boosts your healing. You smile more easily; breathe more fully; love more openly. Beginners and new students welcome. New students: $50/5 classes; $19/ series. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. 401-305-5319. TimeForYouYoga.com.

BarSculpt – 5:30-6:30pm. A low impact class, utilizing mats, weights, bands, and a ballet barre to create a strong toned and graceful body. $14/class; package available. Rhode Island Pilates Studio, 622 George Washington Hwy, Lincoln. 401-335-3099.

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Svaroopa Yoga Class with Pat – 9:45-11:15am.

Svaroopa yoga reduces pain, reverses aging and boosts your healing. You smile more easily; breathe more fully; love more openly. Beginners and new students welcome. New students: $50/5 classes; $19/ series. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. 401-305-5319. TimeForYouYoga.com.

Children’s Kung Fu – 10-11:50am. Classes for ages 6-12: 10-11am, Saturday, and 4:45-5:45pm, Monday and Wednesday. Kindergarten Kung Fu for ages 3-5: 11:05-11:50am, Saturday. $210/12 wks. The Way of the Dragon, 373 Taunton Ave, East Providence.

401-435-6502. WayDragon.com.

Adult Jiu Jitsu – 11:30am-1:30pm. Jiu Jitsu is a great way to get in shape, stay toned while set own pace; no prior experience needed. $70/ monthly, $15/drop-in. InnerStengths Jiu Jitsu, 311 Washington Ave, Providence. 774-488-6940.

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Meditation and Messages – 7-9pm. 2nd Wednesday each month. Enjoy a guided meditation followed by spirit messages from our members at the First Spiritualist Church of RI. Come develop your own abilities. $5. First Spiritualist Church of RI, 83 S Rose St, East Providence. SpiritualistChurchRI.com.

Group Manifesting for You – 7-9:30pm. Join us each week as we visualize, play and develop scripts fest for each other. Guided group meditation format.

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Get to the Heart of the matter with Integrative, holistic, intuitive guidance with Cris McCullough Holistic Tarot, Numerology and Spiritual Astrology, Body Talk, Master Reiki, Crystal Attunement. In person or by phone. Make your appointment now!

138 Central Ave Seekonk, MA 508-399-7333 GoodSeedMarket.com Celebrating 25 years, offering GlutenFree Foods, Herbs, Homeopathy & Vitamins, Natural Body Care and more.

Our staff is caring, experienced and available to need for a happy, healthy life, and a good meal!

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The starting point of all achievement is desire. ~Napoleon Hill natural awakenings

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HOLISTIC MEDICINE INTEGRATIVE CENTER FOR CHRONIC DISEASES Donna Zaken, RN, MSN, APRN 35 South Angell St Providence, RI 401-585-7877 ChronicDiseases@DonnaZaken.com DonnaZaken.com

Donna Zaken is a Nurse Practitioner dually trained in Western and Holistic medicine, specializing in Lyme disease. She also excels at treating all symptoms/conditions, the root cause, healing is facilitated. Her safe and natural approach may eliminate your need for prescription and other medications.

HYPNOTHERAPY POSSIBILITIES HYPNOSIS CENTER

John Koenig, Board Certified Hypnotist 110 Jefferson Blvd (Suite B), Warwick, RI 02888 t 1PTTJCJMJUJFT OV

Need to lose weight and keep it off?

Stop smoking? Learn to relax? Make other changes in the way you think, act or feel? Hypnosis can help. You will be amazed at how a few hypnosis sessions can make the impossible, possible. Start by visiting my website. Then call for an appointment or to set up a free introductory consultation.

And start turning possibilities into realities.

DAVINA HOLISTIC CENTER Naglaa Gaafar 145 Waterman St, Providence 401-556-3643 Info@DavinaLearning.com

Seeking personal development and spiritual or self awareness? Looking to bring more positive energy into your life? At Davina we assist you on your path. Enjoy Reiki and Tong Ren peaceful experience to promote health and overall wellbeing. Register for self awareness and energy education workshops. Programs suited for individuals, therapists, health professionals, self development coaches.

POSITIVE NEW BEGINNINGS 877 Broadway East Providence, RI 401-432-7195 PositiveNewBeginnings.com

Reiki, Meditation, Spiritual Counseling, Law of Attraction Coaching, Angel Therapy, Crystal Healing, Yoga, Massage, Acupuncture, Theta Healing, Psychic ogy, Workshops, Magick Classes, Weddings, Moon Ceremonies, Psychic Parties, gifts, stones, herbs, Room Rentals. Sunday ~ First Spiritualist Church of RI -Come feel the positive vibe! See ad on page 30.

HOME & LIVING AMY C. LUND HANDWEAVER

3964 Main Rd, Tiverton RI 401-816-0000 ACLHandweaver.com Discover Artful Living with Artisan Hand Woven Textiles in Simple, Sophisticated Patterns, Colors & Textures Designed for Home Decor & Personal Fashion. Elevate your Style and set yourself apart from the crowd with distinctive Handcrafted Table Linens, Rugs, Blankets, Scarves, Shawls and Manetlets. Amy creates from her own inspirations online. See ad on page 21.

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SHEILA M. FRODERMANN, MS, ND, DHANP, CCH

Providence Wholistic Healthcare 144 Waterman St, Providence, RI t 1SPWJEFODF8IPMJTUJD DPN Holistic family health care providing diet, nutrition and lifestyle coaching, herbal & homeopathic medicines toward optimizing health and wellness naturally for all. Naturopathic doctor Bowen practitioner. See ad on page 23.

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NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS

Rev. Natalia de Rezendes Slatersville, RI 401-766-8316 nathalia47@aol.com GatheringGuide.com OneVoiceCentral.com

Create the Wedding ceremony of your heart’s desire with Rev. Natalia! Whether it be traditional or nontraditional or an Interfaith marriage. All types of love unions welcomed! Rev. Natalia co-creates ceremonies with you and enhances the beauty of your traditions: weddings, baby christenings and namings, seasonal healing rituals, memorials and funerals.

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MAKEUP & BEAUTY DIANE'S PERMANENT MAKEUP & EYELASH EXTENSIONS

101 W. Natick Rd., Warwick, RI 401-855-4333 dianesmakeup.com

Permanent makeup artist, Diane Slinko specializes in permanent eyebrows, eyeliner and lips. She works with each client to personalize the colors and shapes to enhance their face. Permanent makeup can take years off natural appearance! We also specialize in natural healthy eyelash extensions to complete the look! The end result... a more beautiful YOU! See ad on page 14.

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NATURE CURES NATUROPATHIC CLINIC

Dr. Cathy Picard, N.D. 250 Eddie Dowling Hwy, North Smithfield, RI t %S$BUIZ1JDBSE DPN Whole-person health care for the entire family using safe and effective natural medicines. Meeting your health care needs with homeopathy, herbal medicine, nutrition and biotherapeutic drainage.

Focus includes pediatrics and childhood developmental issues including autism and ADHD.

SHAMANIC PRACTITIONER ENERGY-N-ELEMENTS Paul A. DiSegna 401-736-6500 Energy-N-Elements.com

Are you feeling stuck, stressed or disconnected? I will assist you in releasing energy blocks and guide you to experience the comfort and peace that comes with power and soul retrieval. “My intension is to improve my client’s health and well being.� Call for your appointment today. See ad on page 48.

SOUND HEALING GONGS OF JOY & DRUMSONG

Joy Quinn Blum & A. Michelle 401-258-3952 GongsOfJoy.com Sound therapy is an excellent holistic approach to relieve stress/pain, depression, fatigue, anger/hostility, fears/phobias and more. The vibrational overtones promote an overall state of peace, harmony and deep relaxation. Drumsinger A. Michelle channels Sacred Sound in harmony with a variety of indigenous instruments. Gongmaster Joy, sacred sound healing artist offers gong baths, private gong healing sessions, gong workshops, and other rituals. See ad on page 13.

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE A TOUCH OF HEALTH MASSAGE

Judy Antonelli, LMT, NCBTMB Licenses: RI #MT00308 & MA #9906 Oncology Massage Practitioner at The Miriam Hospital and for The Michael H. Flanagan Foundation 74 Riverside Dr, Riverside, RI 02915 t +VEZ!"5PVDI0G)FBMUI3* DPN ATouchOfHealthRI.com Offering Oncology, Swedish, therapeutic touch/massage, neuromuscular, infant/child, pregnancy/postpartum, breathwork, visualization, body-mind-spirit work. Specializing in symptom relief for cancer patients, survivors, anyone with a life threatening illness, and care-partners/givers.

Teaches “Touch, Caring and Cancer� workshops minimizing cancer effects by the use of massage for family and friends. See ad on page 31.

CENTER FOR THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE 2431 East Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI 401-683-9050

professional Massage Therapists offering many healing modalities for physical wellness and well being.

Each Therapist has their own personal hands on experience and conDiane Myers and Beverly Peirson welcome you.

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IT’S YOUR BODY’S SYMPHONY

2051 Plainfield Pike Johnston, RI 401-464-6100 ItsYourBodysSymphony.comÂ

From the moment you step in...

You feel the difference Offering various therapeutic massage modalities, Reiki, Cupping, Facials. Your table is waiting for you! We are who you have been searching for all this time. See ad on page 22.

CATHRYN MOSKOW, LCMT

120 Wayland Ave, Ste 4B Providence, RI 02906 401-808-0837 catmoskow.massagetherapy.com Over 10,000+ hours of restorative muscular therapy. “Best of Boston.� Feel better, live happier – Enjoy pain relief, rehab/chronic issues, easier range of motion, age related issues, injury work + “aaaahhh�. Accurate, gentle Deep Tissue blended w/Swedish, Biodynamics + Reiki. “She’s RI Lic #MT01664.

459 Sandy Ln, Warwick, RI 401-450-4172 WestShoreWellness.com Jane’s massage style incorporates relaxing Swedish strokes and deeper pressure as needed. Her techniques loosen tight muscles and bring about a sense of well being mentally, emotionally, physically. Her work has helped those new to massage as well as those familiar with massage, including therapists and practitioners. New clients are encouraged to experience Jane’s warm, friendly approach and excellent results.

Nicole Lahoursse, B Msc. 30 Main St, Woonsocket 401-692-0107 RisingLotus@majikLLC.com rising-lotus.com Awaken your true potential at our Wellness Center and Gift Store. Offering healing services to help attain your mind/body/spirit balance. Meditation Classes, Massage Therapy, Reiki, Aura Photography, Psychic Awareness and Metaphysical Instruction etc‌ Rising Lotus homemade product line includes oils, herbs and natural remedies. See ad on page 10.

RIVE GAUCHE

WELLNESS CENTER

273 Social St Woonsocket, RI 401-765-2480

IT’S MY HEALTH

Marie Bouvier-Newman 1099 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI 401-305-3585 Its-My-Health.com We provide much more than products, services and education. We provide the tools you need to optimize your health in a comfortable environment. We care. See ad on page 49.

THE LIFE BREATH WELLNESS CENTER & STUDIO

Welcome to Rive Gauche, formerly Shear Flair. For many years, we have offered a classy and soothing atmosphere while providing the highest quality services at affordable prices.

Services include hair, manicures, pedicures, facials and massages. All ages welcome, refreshments and snacks available. See ad on page 15.

WELLNESS COACHING

Linda Jaros, LMT, CYT, Holistic Health Facilitator, Owner 378 Main Street East Greenwich, RI 02818 401-258-6537 thelifebreathwellnesscenter.com With over 30 years experience in the holistic healthcare industry, my mission is to empower and inspire our clients/students by creating a welcoming environment where they can engage their spirit. We offer a variety of services and classes from.... massage, skincare, Full Wave Breath, Melt Method instruction, BreatheFit or Tai Chi/Quigong. We believe in staying current with our service offering and our educational programs.� Please check out our website for a compete listing and meet our staff. See ad on page 5.

YOUR HEALTH POTENTIAL

2243 Highland Ave, Fall River, MA 02720 508-689-4633 SSheryl@YourHealthPotential.com YourHealthPotential.com Focus is on better eating habits and food. You will gain energy and experience overall happiness in your life while achieving your ideal weight and health goals. See ad on page 15.

YOGA TIME FOR YOU YOGA

Maria Sichel, RYT, CSYT 2155 Diamond Hill Rd Cumberland, RIÂ 02864 401-305-5319 Maria@TimeForYouYoga.com TimeForYouYoga.com

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Dr. Laura Bomback 293 Linden St Fall River, MA 508-678-1233 DrBomback.com

Dr. Bomback became a chiropractor because she always wanted to be involved in natural healthcare. Chiropractic restored her health to a higher level than it had ever been, reduced her stress and eliminated her neckache and headaches. Dr. Bomback started Natural Health Solutions in 1991 in her hometown. She can help you achieve weight management, a better digestive system, less fatigue and headaches. See ad on page 13.

I offer private SvaroopaÂŽ yoga therapy sessions tailored to meet your needs. I am specially trained in treating pain - including back pain and neck and shoulder issues. Yoga Therapy is more powerful than weekly yoga classes and moves you more quickly toward health and well being. My students experience pain relief, greater mobility, improved sleep, easier breathing, deep relaxation, increased

When the sun is shining I can do anything; no mountain is too high, no trouble too difficult to overcome. ~Wilma Rudolph natural awakenings

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YOGA & HOLISTIC HEALTH CENTER ALL THAT MATTERS

.BJO 4U t 8BLFGJFME 3* 401-782-2126 Info@allthatmatters.com AllThatMatters.com Choose from 45 yoga classes each week. Enjoy a variety of therapeutic health services. Experience workshops on yoga, meditation, self-care, selfdiscovery and the healing arts. See ad on page 42.

SANTOSHA YOGA & HOLISTIC HEALTH CENTER 14 Bartlett Ave, Cranston RI 401-780-9809 YogaAtSantosha.com Helping you integrate body, mind, heart and Spirit is our intention at Santosha Yoga & Holistic Health Center. Accessible to all body types and personalities we offer Yoga Classes, Workshops and Holistic Health Services that will support you in Uplifting your soul and healing your body and mind. Call us for a Complementary Wellness Consultation & Yoga class.

YOGA & MEDITATION ANANDA MEDITATION AND YOGA CENTER

593 Charles St, Providence, RI 40 Collins Rd, Hopkinton, RI 401-308-8745 AnandaRhodeIsland.org Find joy, love, and peace with Ananda through ancient and effective techniques of meditation, and more. Deepen your own spiritual journey in the company of friends who support your inner growth. Ananda is based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, and was founded by Yo-

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