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Recently I was reminded that not everyone experiences the holidays in the way that many of us do. For some, holidays bring sad memories of loves and loved ones gone away. For others, while families gather, they are reminded of how their families don’t work or create discomfort when they gather. My heart aches for this sadness. As we approach these hectic, exciting moments for some of us, I think it’s important to remember that it’s not the same for everyone. If we can, lift up those who could use some love and understanding. At the same time, for those who think the world is difficult, I would hope I could pass on a lesson I have been exposed to every day of my life. It hasn’t always been easy for my family, but if you ever ask my father how he is, he’ll tell you “Terrific!” and he is. Words have energy. Use that power to lift yourself up.

This month’s theme of Awakening Humanity represents a full-circle moment embodying the magazine’s mission. In Judith Fertig’s feature article, “Spiritual Activism: Love in Action Can Change the World,” we learn how people with similar interests and goals can connect to do good in the world. As we feel individually inspired in some aspect of life, our example inspires others to also take up a cause.

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Recent studies have shown that giving of yourself, be it material or otherwise, lifts you up. This time of year brings special opportunities to generously give and bless others. Many churches, workplaces, schools and community organizations welcome our participation in programs working to uplift our neighbors. There are too many that need a kind word, a hand up, or even a smile.

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Sound healers Shawn Aceto (crystal bowls), Joy Quinn Blum (Gongs of Joy), A. Michelle (drumsinger), Stephanie Marisca (divine harmony) and Cathy Cesario, Paul DiSegna and Katharine Rossi (shamanic drumming) will play their various vibrational instruments together to sweep away listeners on the waves of celestial sound. The resonant harmonies of the crystal bowls, gongs, Tibetan singing bowls, drums and other sound instruments aid in relaxation amidst the holiday rush and bring peace to the soul. All proceeds will go to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.

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Spirit of Agape Meditation Classes and Holiday Open House in Bristol

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hari Bitsis from Spirit of Agape will be holding a relaxation meditation class every other Tuesday at the Inspired Living Leadership & Wellness Collaborative, in Bristol. The first class will take place from 7 to 9 p.m., December 2, and then subsequent classes will be held every other Tuesday with the next one scheduled for December 16.

Each two-hour class will be comprised of a beginning discourse on topics that will include presentations of various meditation methods, common challenges, benefits and actual practice time.

On December 6, Spirit of Agape will hold a free Holiday Open House, in Bristol. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to noon, and includes a presentation at 10:30 a.m. of the various services that Spirit of Agape offers, a discussion of the benefits of energy healing, discount offers on services and a demonstration of group manifestation. Refreshments will be served.

Cost: $10 per class; $30 for four classes. Location: Bristol Harbor Inn, 259 Thames St., Second Flr., Bristol. RSVP with Shari at 401-465-4249. See ad on page 33.

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ntegrative Therapies by Lorna and Friends will present a Holiday Recess from10 a.m. to 5 p.m., December 7. Walk-In services include reflexology

by Lorna McCoy, Certified Reflexologist and Reiki Master; chair massage by Licensed Massage Therapist Stephanie Lombardi; and psychic medium/ tarot readings by Mary Machado, registered nurse, holistic counselor and Reiki master.

Therapies are soothing and beneficial to the whole body, mind and spirit. Discounted gift certificates will be available for holiday shopping. Light refreshments will be served.

Cost: $20 per service. Location: 1308 Atwood Ave., Johnston. For more information, call 401-533-2860 or visit IntegrativeTherapiesByLorna.com.

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The first offering, Path & Purpose, will take place at 3 p.m., January 10.

This free seminar allows participants to explore whether they are ready to take their personal interest in holistic health, or their already-existing holistic business, to the next level. Pre-registration is required.

Team Awesome RI also has an in-house Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Marcy Feibelman, who educates healers about self-care, including personalized techniques to promote healthy boundaries with clients, patients, friends and family. Feibelman’s commitment to accessible natural healthcare has prompted her to offer special wellness tracks that allow natural health enthusiasts to access her regularly and affordably.

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scape the deep freeze of February to beautiful Providenciales, on the Turks and Caicos Archipelago, from February 21 to 28, 2015, with Judy McClain of Grace Yoga and Carolyn Schmitz of Metta Living. Accommodations are at a private, beachfront compound where vacationers can renew their spirit under the sun and by the sea. The villa is equipped with complementary stand-up paddle boards and ocean kayaks as well as a fitness center.

McClain will tailor daily yoga and meditation classes to suit all participants, while Schmitz will lead a mid-week day hike to Middle Caicos to explore the historic Crossing Place Trail and enjoy some of the most breathtaking views of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Plenty of leisure time will be provided for snorkeling the turquoise waters, kiteboarding, kayaking or horseback riding along Long Beach.

The retreat package includes round-trip nonstop flight from Boston; beachfront accommodations, double occupancy; daily breakfast and two dinners; beach activities on site; daily yoga and meditation; and Crossing Place Trail Hike.

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NMS merges the art of massage, yoga and Ayurveda under one roof and creatively blends traditional, allopathic western medicine with ancient eastern medical systems, while specializing in the science of Ayurveda. NMS is one of the first and only private massage schools in Rhode Island to be approved by the Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education.

The owner and founder of NMS, Karyn Chabot, D.Ay, LMT, will lead her inaugural class on the path to becoming licensed Rhode Island massage therapists, registered Ayurvedic health counselors and certified yoga teachers. NMS also offers workshops for continuing education credits for licensed massage therapists, including an Ayurvedic Spa Technician Certification Program and a myriad of other seminars and services.

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Phinney will help women ages 40 and over learn their personal heartcentered reason for living a healthy, energetic life as they age. The weekend teaches tools needed to succeed and be healthy well into one’s 80s and 90s.

After the weekend, Phinney provides personal weekly phone calls and six months of monthly videoconferencing so the group of up to eight women can stay motivated and support each other.

Phinney’s mission is to help the group find inspiration and recognize the innate ability to nurture one’s self in order to make all the right choices for a healthy, physical future. She is VIP of the Year in Health and Fitness for 2013 and 2014 with Worldwide Who’s Who and co-author of the international best-seller, The Expert Success Solution.

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Free Amethyst BioMat Sessions

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antosha Yoga Studio is offering unlimited classes to new students throughout the month of December for $25. Santosha is known for its deeply meditative classes and its wonderful community. An Amrit yoga affiliated studio, they teach a wide variety of yoga styles, including Kundalini, Forrest and Kripalu/Integral, as well as an on-going Yoga for Cancer Survivors class. Teachings are based in the Amrit and Kundalini yoga traditions, and suffused with intention and awareness.

ackie Van Dusen of Light Soul Therapy is offering free BioMat sessions at her Acorn Cottage home, in Wakefield. The Richway BioMat is a new medical device, approved by the FDA that works with the body’s electromagnetic energy field using far infrared heat amplified by millions of amethyst and tourmaline crystals which work with the negative ions. By adjusting the temperature to different settings, one can experience deep relaxing rest as the far infrared rays warm six inches deep within the body, yet never burning the skin.

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Hewitt has 35 years of experience in the industry and has led a holistic lifestyle since her teens. “My conversation with clients doesn’t end with just hair,” she says. “All my clients know they are in the company of someone who understands that healthy, holistic living is a lifestyle choice that encompasses all aspects of life, from what we eat to the products we use.”

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newsbriefs Heat Therapy for the Holidays at Raffa Yoga

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hristine Raffa, owner of Raffa Yoga, in Cranston, invites community members to come in, relax, and unwind during the holiday hustle. In addition to yoga classes and massage therapy, visitors to this active relaxation center can enjoy Raffa’s Urban Sweat, which offers group heat therapy experiences.

“People can bring their friends and spend time in our eucalyptus steam room, Himalayan Salt Grotto, Oceanic Relaxation Room, Urban Hamman, Yellow Turmeric Sauna or Black Charcoal Sauna,” says Raffa. “And they can enhance their experience by booking a therapeutic massage for before or afterwards.”

Visitors can also enjoy healthy snacks prepared in the Raffa Raw juice and food bar. To learn more about holiday specials, yoga classes, therapeutic treatments, nutrition packages and the unique benefits of the six heat therapy rooms, visit RaffaYoga.com.

Location: Raffa Yoga, 19 Sharpe Dr., Cranston, RI. For more information, call 401-463-3335 or visit RaffaYoga.com. See ad on page 2.

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ew classes of oncology massage training are underway at Saint Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River, Massachusetts, and The Roger Williams Medical Center, in Providence. Enrollment for the February 2015 Oncology Massage Class is also underway. A $25 application fee and registration must be completed by January 13, 2015.

The curriculum, which consists of 40 continuing education hours in a 10-week internship, covers a broad list of known conditions critical to the certified, practicing oncology massage therapist. Some of the topics presented include lymphedema, neuropathy, compromised immune systems, low blood platelets, blood clots, adhesions, clinical critical thinking, palliative care and research topics.

The Community College of Rhode Island Oncology Massage Program is the only hospital-based massage therapy program in the Ocean State and New England. Cancer patients are surviving in greater numbers, with more people dealing with the side effects of cancer surgery, chemotherapy or radiation. Most will experience some level of neuropathy, and oncology massage can provide some relief and comfort.

Cost: $595, plus $25 application fee. For more information, email Alliance4ClinicalOM@gmail.com or visit ccri.edu/cwce/career/massage/ oncology.html.

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Christmas Week at Ananda

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he heart of the Christmas season at Ananda includes an all day meditation held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., December 21, a tradition that was started

by Paramhansa Yogananda to encourage people to celebrate the spiritual Christmas as well as the social Christmas. Though an eight-hour meditation may seem intimidating, people are surprised at how easily the soul welcomes long periods of deep quiet. Chanting, music, inspirational readings and recordings are interspersed with the meditation.

On Christmas Eve at Ananda, a traditional luminaria will be hung outside the Center, inviting people to attend the Candlelight Service within from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The Christmas story will be told through readings, meditation, carols, enactments and a processional. Children as well as adults will be enchanted by the beauty of the service. Light refreshments are served afterwards.

Christmas Morning Service will take place from 10 to 11:15 a.m. and will feature meditation, chanting and a Festival of Light ceremony. This ceremony, created by Swami Kriyananda, founder of Ananda, celebrates the spiritual path and is filled with inspiration and beautiful music. A light brunch will follow. All are welcome at these free events.

Cost: Free; donations appreciated. Location: 40 Collins Rd., Hopkinton. For more information, call 401-524-4766 or visit AnandaRhodeIsland.org. See ad on the Community Resource Guide.

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newsbriefs First Annual Holiday Wellness Festival in Charlestown

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he free Holiday Wellness Festival, sponsored by Frank Crandall, Horticultural Solutions, LLC in conjunction with South County Health & Wellness Group, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., December 6, at the St. Andrews Lutheran Church, in Charlestown.

The Festival will feature crafts, wellness classes, a kid play zone, yoga, massage, energy readings, sound healing, Reiki, Pilates, healthy snacks and more. The facility is a wonderful family centered venue where visitors can take part in wellness and health classes, participate in demonstrations and support local vendors.

Attendees are invited to bring donations of food and children’s gifts to help support the St. Andrews Church community to assist local families this holiday season.

Church members are offering complimentary childcare throughout the day.

Cost: Free. Location: 15 East Beach Rd., Charlestown. For more information, call Laura Downes at 401-364-9300, email Schwgri@gmail.com or visit Facebook: South County Health & Wellness Group.

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racey LeBeau of In Pure Harmony is offering four energy medicine sessions in person or via Skype for $199 through December 31. From deeply balancing the energies in organs that manage hormones to directly working with the energies in such glands as the hypothalamus, pituitary, pineal, adrenals and thyroid, energy medicine can help bring the effects of hormonal imbalances to a calm and aligned state.

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“We work with systems from Traditional Chinese Medicine such as the meridians as well as systems from eastern cultures like the chakras,” says LeBeau. “We look at each level of each energy component and determine if it is in or out of balance. If it is out, we correct it so that the body can do what it needs and wants to do to feel healthy, energized and alive.” Balancing hormones can aid with weight loss, and improve sleep, sex drive and mental clarity. Lebeau says that energy medicine can also help melt away the effects of stress and aging.

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Cell Phones and Router Microwaves Stress Plants

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

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

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

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

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Hospice Care Adds Months for Cancer Patients

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esearchers from Houston’s MD Anderson Cancer Center determined that hospice care significantly increases survival rates among patients with metastatic (stage IV) melanoma, a difficult-to-treat form of cancer that occurs when melanoma cells have spread through the lymph nodes to other parts of the body.

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

Knotweed and Hawthorn Outperform Lovastatin in Trial

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

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

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

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

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Tweet Treats Trim a Tree, Feed the Birds From December 14 through January 5, citizen scientists of all ages will participate in the National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count (Tinyurl.com/AudubonChristmas Count), the country’s longest-running wildlife census.

Audubon and other organizations use the data collected by volunteers to monitor population trends and guide conservation efforts.

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

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

Create ornaments from bread heels or stale loaves.

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

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

Use natural string, wool or raffia for hanging decorations.

Wild Birds Unlimited suggests selecting these materials so they can be used by birds as nesting materials in the spring.

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

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We Share Hope Feeds Rhode Islanders

by Gail Ahlers

Many haven’t heard of them, but We Share Hope might be the best kept secret that is not meant to be a secret. They are a charitable, volunteer-led nonprofit that is feeding 10,000 Rhode Islanders every month.

It is hard to believe it is possible, but in the wise words of Margaret Mead, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

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ased in Warren, We Share Hope’s mission is to resolve the hunger problem in Rhode Island by providing food to organizations that feed the poor and underprivileged. Founded

by Stephen P. Martin and James MacDougall Sr. in 2006, both men have invested their own money to support this charitable cause. “I made a decision to take money I inherited, money I saved for retirement and invest in humanity, understanding that they need it now,” Martin says.

Martin and MacDougall started this organization in part because of the immense hunger they witness in their communities and also because of the large amount of food that is wasted each day. After witnessing this, both felt they had to do something to help. They

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started by collecting food from local merchants and donating to an established neighborhood church pantry in Warren.

Aside from feeding many, the organization also helps the environment by diverting an estimated14 billion pounds of food that would otherwise end up in a landfill each year. The law that makes all of this possible, the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Act, was signed by President

Clinton in 1996. It protects donors from liability when donating to a nonprofit by removing civil and criminal liability if the product that is donated can cause harm to the recipient.

“We Share Hope absorbs the liability and responsibility by law and transports the food to a point of delivery or distribution for final consumption,” says MacDougall. We Share Hope turns corporate America’s eyes away from the fear and allows them to concentrate on the good. It alleviates costs and keeps good food out of landfills in order to feed hungry people.

We Share Hope rescues food from manufacturers, farms, restaurants, colleges and businesses. It is currently providing donated food to more than 100 public, private and faith-based organizations throughout Rhode Island.

It’s top priorities are children in poverty, the homeless, elderly, disabled and the poor. The nonprofit has a fleet of six trucks on the road, recovering food seven days a week. The dedication to food recovery has enabled We Share Hope to accomplish much in the past year: 1,000,000 meals provided freely to the poor and underprivileged in Rhode Island at a cost of $.07 per meal, more than one million pounds of food diverted from landfills and 57 new member agencies that feed the poor now receive food from We Share Hope. The benefits of donating food to We Share Hope include, enhanced tax deduction, no liability, support for the community, a reduction in waste and the assistance in ending hunger in Rhode Island.

Gail Alhers, owner of Alhers Designs and founder of The Empowerment Factory is in charge of Community Outreach for We Share Hope. To donate or volunteer go to their website WeShareHope.org and click on the “donate” or “join our team” button.

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Can-Do Kids Changing Our World at Any Age

by Ellen Sabin

Who’s Been Giving to You?

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

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

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

Who shared with you? What did they share?

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

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

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

No matter your age, where you live or what you own, you have the power to do good, too. What you do can make other people happy and make the world a better place. Here are some ideas to help you figure out how. n A good place to start is to think about what’s important to you. This will help you find a way of giving back that you’ll enjoy and want to do again and again. For example, if you love taking care of animals, offer to walk an elderly person’s dog for them. If you get sad when you think about someone being lonely, visit a neighbor that lives alone

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or send a special card to a relative as a way to show your love. n It’s nice to help strangers, but you can also do little things close to home that’ll make life easier and better for your family. You can call your grandma to say hello, help your mom or dad with the dishes or play a favorite game with your little sister or brother.

Who taught you something? What did they teach you?

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

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

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

n You can also use your own special talents to help others. If you are a good cook, bake a healthy holiday treat to bring to someone that is feeling sick. You can read out loud a story to a younger child. If you’re strong and have lots of energy, you can help your neighbor take out the trash or do other household chores.

n Giving to other people is important, but the planet needs us, too. You can practice giving by picking up litter, recycling and even turning off lights when you leave a room. When we pay attention to the environment around us, we can learn how to respond in a giving way.

n You can have fun and make an even bigger difference by doing good things with others. One way to get your friends excited about joining you is to plan a “Giving Party”. Ask your parents to help you download a free guide (WateringCanPress.com/html/ parents.html) that has fun ideas and activities for creating a holiday-time or birthday party or rainy day get-together.

Ellen Sabin is the founder and president of Watering Can Press (WateringCanPress. com), a publishing company committed to growing kids with character. Her series of award-winning books include The Giving Book: Open the Door to a Lifetime of Giving; The Greening Book: Being a Friend to Planet Earth; and The Healthy Body Book: Caring for the Coolest Machine You’ll Ever Own.

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

As the Fair Trade Commission describes the overall process, “Most bamboo textile products, if not all, are actually rayon, which typically is made using environmentally toxic chemicals. While different plants, including bamboo, can be used as a source material to create rayon, there’s no trace of the original plant in the finished rayon product.”

This example points out the public vigilance required to secure more sustainable, environmentally friendly products. Third-party verification of all claims is recommended.

Products made of the bamboo stalk itself, such as poles for furniture or planks for flooring, remain true to their naturally sustainable source.

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Scientists May Harvest Energy from Earth’s Infrared Emissions Physicists at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) are developing a device described in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that would harvest energy from Earth’s infrared emissions into outer space. The power is modest, but tangible. Steven J. Byrnes, a postdoctoral fellow at SEAS, points out, “The device could be coupled with a solar cell, for example, to obtain extra power at night without extra installation costs.”

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Moving Through

Holiday Transitions

by Patricia Raskin

“To every thing there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” ~ Ecclesiastes The holidays bring a special season and purpose; an entity of its own. A transition is experienced as we speed up, shop and do more, and feel more emotion, all of which steal time and energy.

a day for “me time” on the to do list. When happy, those around us will pick up our attitude.

• Surround one’s self with positive energy in people, places and things.

At this time of year, we may be getting together with difficult relatives. Seek out those people that bring enjoyment and are uplifting at holiday gatherings. By sharing stories with the people we most enjoy at the gathering, it becomes easier to stay positive with negative people.

•Understand another point of view

Getting into someone’s head and seeing things from their vantage point gives us the opportunity to see and appreciate why they think the way they do. When sitting near challenging relatives at holiday time, ask them to share one of their positive memorable stories.

•Use past holiday experiences as lessons

Think about what caused stress last year at this time and determine how it may be prevented from happening this year.

Write down the steps that will be taken to avoid holiday challenges of the past.

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ere are some tips to finding balance and being present, the key to enjoying the holiday season despite all the hustle and bustle.

•Savor the moments of the precious present.

•Develop a holiday plan on paper

“Making a list and checking it twice” works especially well to reduce stress at holiday time. Evaluate costs of gifts, the time it takes to make or purchase them, and the quality of our selections. Quality does not have to be sacrificed to be cost effective. Think about gifts of the heart.

They are often appreciated the most.

•Take time for one’s self

This is hard to do at holiday time, but it is easier to be happy when we pause, breathe, exercise, take a walk, have a hot bath or read something that is inspiring. Add 15 minutes

Those special positive moments at each holiday happen once in that exact way.

They are snapshots in time that create, weave and spin our memories. Think and talk about those precious moments and be grateful for them. “Count your blessings” really works; it brings many more.

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Hymn to Living in Silence

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here’s one truth, and Celebrate the fears, worries, resentments and sorrows; even personit is silence. All truths dawn of the al desires and joys. come from, exist as and return to silence. winter solstice If it’s difficult to do: throw it away, fling it off, Silence is behind every on December 21 kick it out. Just don’t let it holy thought, word and act. All holiness is silent. in nature and stay. We must empty our storehouses of past, present

This is what all sages in silence. and future, and then burn know and say: Enter silence them down so that nothing and we leave behind the can ever accumulate again. rubble of self and no-self, time and death. Enter silence and we see the

Now give more. Let go of ego, will and humility, ignorance and knowledge, world that God created; that we are the the body and its faculties. Surrender created. God, the world and being are one. Life is suddenly real—beautiful and what is and is not yourself. Give away meaning, purpose and happiness, even perfect in each curve and angle. precious life itself. Nothing can remain.

This awakening into truth hap Then, by letting everything go the pens as we surrender everything second it occurs, we return to clarity, to silence. We must give away our freedom and eternal openness. We live inventory of unreleased thoughts and in silence. For it is in silence that God is cherished beliefs, undigested experiworking, playing and loving. In silence, ences and dogma, disappointments,

we become perfectly one with that divine working, playing and loving.

When absolutely all has been given up and only emptiness remains, even then, take one more step towards silence.

Give away the emptiness. Hold back nothing. Even the giver is given away.

In silence, we transform and are reborn. We become real with more joy, pleasure, peace and contentment than we ever hoped for. Our highest purpose is fulfilled, our greatest longing is realized in ways we know not.

In becoming nothing, we become everything. We need nothing, and thus have everything. With nothing to protect, only peace remains. It cannot be controlled or fathomed, only lived. We love this about the holy ones, the sages.

No one knows how it happens, only that it does.

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

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Sacred Activism Love in Action Can Change the World

by Judith Fertig

Fe, New Mexico, that’s also reflected in his book, The Hope: A Guide to Sacred Activism. Born in India, educated at England’s Oxford University and in the religious traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity, he now resides in Melbourne, Arkansas, where he’s founder and director of the Institute for Sacred Activism. The goal of his international travel is to bring concerned people together to proactively face global crises.

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

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

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

“When I heard about the monarch butterfly crisis, I also noticed that I had milkweed vines all along my back fence,” says Karen Adler, a Kansas City, Missouri, gardener. “In years past, I would have pulled them out because

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they can strangle other plants. But I talked it over with my neighbor and we agreed to let them grow. This year, we had more monarchs than ever.”

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

It’s a process that Andrew Harvey first described in a 2005 talk he gave at the Santuario de Guadalupe, in Santa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Knowledge – Knowledge, both inward- and outward-seeking, is another key to doing good for all. Carla Goldstein, JD, chief external affairs officer at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, in Rhinebeck, New York, and

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cofounder of its Women’s Leadership Center, used her interest in women’s empowerment issues as a springboard to spiritual activism.

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

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

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nity initially came together to tell their stories,” Goldstein relates. “Over time, they developed a deep love for each other. Nobody changed their positions, but they did change how they interacted with one another.” They experienced a shift from emotional and verbal turbulence to, if not agreement, feelings of peace and understanding. Since then, the project has grown to facilitate such conversations in 38 states and 15 countries (PublicConversations.org).

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

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

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

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

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

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

How Hands Uplift Hearts

by Sandra Murphy

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

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

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

Here are other examples from around the country to spark love-inspired ideas.

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Environment

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

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

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

Berkley, California, YMCA volunteers teach classes like mindful meditation or restorative yoga, work

Animals

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

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

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

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

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Singing the World Awake

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

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hen I was a Music and sound Brain research shows that when we experiyoungster, I are the language ence pure sound without clearly remember reading a book, The Boy and architecture language, the right side of the brain lights up like a Who Sang to the World, of the cosmos.

Christmas tree. I’d worked although I later learned it in brain research for about doesn’t exist. I read it in 13 years when, while meditating, I some other realm of consciousness and received new information about brain that’s what I became. geometry that I recognized as the ge I sang to the world, sun, moon, ometry of consciousness in its relationstars and all life. I sang in church and ship to sound and emotion. choirs and later took up guitar and

I understood that if I taught this to piano. One day, a visitor to our house others, I would observe rapid change said, “You’re going to heal many people and improvement in brain function in this world with that voice.” and creativity, which took place when

When I attended the University of I conducted beta testing at three sites.

North Carolina, I discovered that neuroOne day, I was in California doing a physiology could be used as a language workshop when these sounds just came to explain mystical experiences. The through me.

That’s what spawned my whole time I was engaged in scientific current sound work. training, I was also going deeper into

I become like a tuning fork to the the mysticism of the East, the yoga information that is coming to me. In of India, Taoism of China, Egyptian shamanism, this is called being the alchemy and Tibetan Buddhism. I was hollow reed.

I step out of the way. In practicing every meditation from every terms of brain frequencies, I go into tradition, sometimes for five hours a an alpha state, in which I can attend day. Without realizing it, I was changto what I need to do vocally, but for ing my neurophysiology.

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that moment surrender my voice to the energy.

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

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

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

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

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

Together, we’ll see what will come forward.

A major message I’ve received is that if we are to survive, we must raise the feminine out of the ashes created by millennia of cultural traditions and have the male and female meet together, not one above the other, but in equality, and with that union, create a new world.

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

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Evergreen Candle Holder

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When the days grow short and the cold wind blows, spruce, cedar and pine trees around Rhode Island shower us with gifts in the form of branches, needles, cones and seeds, which anyone can gather and bring indoors to transform into thoughtful holiday gifts. Here are a few ideas:

Pine Needle Tea Native Americans introduced pine needle tea to the early New England settlers to cure scurvy, which is caused by a lack of vitamin C. This simple tea helps alleviate colds, chest congestion and upper respiratory illnesses, because it is packed with anti-oxidants, vitamin C and vitamin A. After a windstorm, search for the fallen boughs of the Eastern White Pine to harvest the green needles. Cut the needles into ½-inch lengths and package them in a brown paper lunch bag labeled with instructions for making tea: Bring 3 cups of water to boil in a stainless steel pan. Add ½ cup of pine needles and reduce heat to a simmer for at least 20 minutes.

Strain needles and drink warm or cold. The tea should be red in color with a little oil floating on top. Add honey and/or cinnamon for extra flavor.

Dip a small cluster of pine needles into green acrylic paint and apply to bag to create a decorative pine needle design.

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Pine Cone Bird Feeder Bird lovers can turn pine cones into high-energy feeders for wild birds. Gather Pitch Pine cones that have dropped into a brown paper bag to allow them to dry out.

Once the pine cones have opened up, tie a three-foot piece of string to each. Cover the pine cone with a mixture of ½ cup sunflower seed butter and two cups non-GMO cornmeal.

Roll the buttered pinecone in sunflower seeds and millet. Package a dozen bird food pinecones into a cardboard egg carton for gift giving.

Download the Common Feeder Birds poster from the Cornell Lab’s Feeder Watch website, print in color and wrap around the egg carton. The poster is available at Feederwatch.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/PFW_Mini_Poster.pdf.

Pine Cone Firestarters Pine cones are also useful for making firestarters. Melt wax in a double boiler.

Using tongs, dip dried pinecones into the hot wax and then place them on

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Victorians revived the pagan custom of bringing evergreens into the home to deck the halls with wreaths and garlands. Evergreens were once believed to bring good luck and symbolized the renewal of life. Collect boughs that have fallen or been trimmed from a Christmas spruce or fir tree and combine them with boughs from cedar and pine to create holiday decorations. Fresh evergreens bring a pleasant aroma into the house that helps to calm holiday anxiety.

To create a simple candle holder, trim a piece of floral foam to fit into a ceramic bowl purchased at a second hand shop. Soak the foam in water and place in the bowl with ½ inch of water. Stick a candle into the center of the foam. Cut stems from the evergreen boughs and strip needles one inch up from the bottom before poking the stems into the foam to create a lush arrangement of textures. Give the gift of light and present the arrangement as a hostess gift.

Cedar Seeder Packets Seeds are a wonderful symbol of hope, renewal and friendship. Gather seeds from a cedar grove and place them in an envelope. Make a gift card to place in the envelope by folding a piece of white card stock and trimming to fit inside the envelope. Brush forest green acrylic paint thinly onto a cedar frond and

press the frond onto the face of the card to make an impression. Compose a poem about planting a forest or find a nice quote to write inside the card.

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Search online for instructions to plant cedar seeds and include a sheet of instructions inside your envelope with the card. Cedar trees provide windbreaks and protective cover for birds and other animals in the wintertime.

These creative gift projects are perfect for children or for adults with limited means, because nature provides an unlimited abundance of material and inspiration to gather and gift.

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A Thank You

from the Rhode Island Association of Naturopathic Physicians (RIANP)

by Keri Layton, ND, RIANP President

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n order to balance the arrival of Christmas displays on the heels of Halloween, my family cuts a turkey body out of construction paper and we hang it on the wall the morning of November 1.

Then we cut out a stack of feathers, enough for one per person, per night every night through Thanksgiving Day. Each family member has his or her own feather color. During dinner, we bring our attention to all we have and each person writes something he or she is thankful for on the feather, and arranges it around the body. By Thanksgiving, the explosion of colorful gratitude dwarfs the brown turkey body, and we arrive at the “getting presents” season deeply focused on the abundance in our lives.

This year, one of my early feathers thanked everyone who has supported the RIANP during this incredible year. In 2014, the RIANP submitted a bill to establish Naturopathic Doctors as a licensed field. Around the U.S., naturopathic doctors (NDs) are currently licensed to practice medicine in 18 states, Washington D.C. and the

RI Association of Naturopathic Physicians U.S. Territories. In nine states, NDs are designated as primary care practitioners. NDs lead medical homes, work in community health centers, and are part of hospital staffs. Every New England state except for Massachusetts and Rhode Island allows naturopathic doctors to diagnose and treat their patients.

In 2014, we asked if Rhode Island is ready to become a licensed state and we received overwhelming support.

In Rhode Island, there are approximately 1,000 practicing members of the Medical Society, the main organization for medical doctors (MD) and doctors of osteopathy (DO), and the main opposition to NDs becoming a licensed field. There are three practicing members of the Rhode Island Association of Naturopathic Physicians. We are a

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tiny voice in the medical landscape, but naturopathic doctors are an important voice. Naturopathic medicine is founded on the belief that the body can heal itself. NDs excel at improving quality of life for people living with chronic diseases, an area that exhausts the resources of conventional medicine.

Establishing naturopathic medicine as a licensed field means that conventional doctors can trust the education of an ND when they make a referral.

It allows an ND to monitor progress in helping lower a patient’s blood sugar or cholesterol without burdening their primary care practitioner for a lab slip. It will allow conventional and naturopathic medicine to work safely and efficiently together to make Rhode Island the healthiest state in the United States.

The RIANP worked hard in 2014 to raise awareness of this issue. The effort required countless (or maybe we prefer not to know the total!) hours away from family, friends and practice.

It was deeply inspiring to me to feel the truth that we were not alone in seeing the vision of what is possible for Rhode Island health care. Sacrificing hours with family and away from practice felt right and intuitive because it gave a voice to so many. The work is performed for the NDs from Rhode Island that practice elsewhere because we are not licensed yet in Rhode Island. It is for the ND students from Rhode Island that want to practice at home when they graduate. It is for all of our allied professionals that want to refer to a licensed ND. Most importantly, we work for the people in Rhode Island who want to choose a doctor for themselves

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Licensure for NDs has not passed yet. We are now working hard to prepare for the 2015 legislative session that begins in January. We are ready to give all we can to make this happen, but we can’t do it without help.

How can you help?

n Please find out who your Rhode Island State Senator and Representative are. Give them a call, send them an e-mail or a letter and ask them to sponsor the bill to license naturopathic medicine when it is submitted in January. n Join us to celebrate all we have accomplished this year at Flatbread Pizza Company, a wonderful farmto-table restaurant on the East Side of Providence, on December 30. This will be a fundraiser for the RIANP. n Donate to the RIANP. Our opposition is much better funded than we are and we need your help. Donations can be made on-line at RIANP. org or checks can be made out to the RIANP and mailed to President, Keri Layton, ND, at 154 Waterman Street, Suite 16, Providence, RI 02906. n Host a fundraiser at your home or business. Contact Keri Layton, ND at 401-536-4327.

Many thanks and enjoy a safe and joyful holiday season. With your continued support, I look forward to writing next November 1, “NDs are licensed in RI” on my first feather of the season.

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Recognizing Restaurants that Support the Homeless Food Recovery Certified is a new program that rewards restaurants that donate their extra food to those in need with a sticker on their front door. It’s a project of The Food Recovery Network, a national system of college students that takes cafeteria leftovers to homeless people. Founder Ben Simon started the group in 2011 at the University of Maryland, and the network has saved more than 320,000 pounds of food from the dump in its first three years.

If a restaurant donates unsold food to the hungry at least once a month, it can apply for the certification. Then Food Recovery Certified verifies with local nonprofits that the donations actually occur before awarding its approval. Simon states, “Every food business should be donating its extra food.”

For more information, visit FoodRecoveryCertified.org.

Bye-Bye Birdie

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

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

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

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

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Queendom data shows a difference of only a few percentage points between respondents of varying income levels in matters of altruism such as doing and returning favors, putting themselves in others’ shoes, sympathy and empathy. The area where those in a higher socioeconomic status rank at the top is in charitable contributions.

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HAPPY FEASTING TO ALL

Tasty Rituals that Deepen the Holiday Spirit

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

May suggests practicing FEASTing: First, focus on physical sensations, thoughts and emotions; perhaps we’re thirsty, rather than hungry, rationalizing that holiday foods are special, or feeling stressed or lonely. Next, explore why the feelings or thoughts are present, and

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

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by Lane Vail

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

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

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then accept them without judgment.

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

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

Craft a tree-shaped tower of tiny boxes or a garland of burlap mini-bags clipped with clothespins. Place an almond covered in organic dark chocolate in each container and use the treat as a daily mini-meditation.

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

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

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

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

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Stir-Up Sunday is a Victorian amusement filled with fun, mystery and mindfulness, says Ban Breathnach. Some December Sunday, have each family member help stir the batter of a special Christmas cake while stating a personal new year’s intention. Drop a clean coin, bean or trinket into the mix and bake. Serve it with a sprig of holly on Christmas Day, and the person with the piece containing the lucky charm will be rewarded with a prosperous, wholesome and positive new year, according to tradition. Evans remarks, “This is a wonderful ritual for nurturing the health and spirit of the family.”

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Boxing Day offers something far more meaningful to celebrate than postholiday sales. Originating as a tradition that thrived during the 19th century,

Courtesy of Teresa Cutter, TheHealthyChef.com

Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.

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

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

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

Courtesy of Teresa Cutter, author of The 80/20 Diet and founder of TheHealthyChef.com.

Yields 6 servings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Courtesy of Teresa Cutter, author of The 80/20 Diet and founder of TheHealthyChef.com.

photo by Carl Hogg

The Perfect Custard

“December 26 was a chance for landowners and homeowners to give back to household staff and local tradespeople,” says Evans. “It’s a tradition worth reviving to pause, reflect on our own good fortune and contribute to others’ comfort.”

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

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

Jonathan Niednagel, founder and director of The Brain Type Institute, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, and an athletic consultant for professional teams, explains in his book, Your Key to Sports Success, that understanding our inborn brain type can help us to determine which sport is best suited to motivate us.

In Suzanne Brue’s book, The 8 Colors of Fitness, she applies principles from the Myers-Briggs personality inventory to help readers develop a personalized exercise program. Susan Davis-Ali, Ph.D., in St. Paul, Minnesota, a professional coach for working women, created a Fitness Interest Profile survey for the Life Time Fitness health club chain. She points to research that suggests people that engage in activities appropriate for their personalities enjoy their workouts more and are likely to stay with them longer.

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

These exercisers are self-motivated and goal-oriented. Commitment and consistency go hand-in-hand. They like to use devices to track progress, maintain a training log and/or work with a personal trainer in systematic workouts geared to measure improvement.

Disciplined types are often early risers; starting the day with regular exercise is second nature. Compatible fitness regimens include cardio workouts, interval and weight training, running, swimming and martial arts.

Relishes routine. While these folks are disciplined and driven in some ways, they tend to be more relaxed about regimens. The key to success here is consistency.

They like order and familiarity in exercise settings and practice and may enjoy reading or watching a screen during workouts. Whatever the preferred approach, whether it’s a favorite training video, Wii Fit video game, favorite teacher or memorized Pilates moves, these exercisers like to stick with it, even working out

at the same time every day—often first thing in the morning or after work—finding that regularity can be habit-forming.

Conscious contemplative. Reflective individuals enjoy quiet, solo activities like long-distance running, biking, hiking and swimming, that allow opportunities to look inward, often without thinking too much about the physical details.

Exercise offers a chance to clear the mind and renew the spirit while strengthening the body. These types naturally gravitate to outdoor pursuits, but some indoor practices may also suit them, like yoga, Pilates, tai chi or even karate, which incorporate a strong mind-body component. Workouts are often soothing, rather than intense.

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

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

Avid for adventure. It’s tough for any formal exercise program to keep the attention of adventurers. They crave freshness and spontaneity in fitness venues, activities that engage their interest and animate enthusiasm. It’s crucial for adventurous types to mix things up and not rely on any one exercise practice. Outdoor endeavors such as snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, inline skating or mountain biking have appeal. They may gravitate to the variables of Nia, Zumba’s high-energy Latin dance groove, kickboxing, exercise balls or hot yoga. A midday exercise escape can break the work routine. Their key to keeping active is to keep things stimulating.

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7-Day Basics Detox – All-month-long detox to do between Thanksgiving and Christmas. How would it feel to love your body and not trash it during the holiday season? $19.99. Virtual via In Pure Harmony, Smithfield. For more info, Tracey: 401-527-0281.

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Holiday Sale and Book Signing – 5-8pm. 3 hours only. 20% off on gift certificates for services and products. Book signing with Cris McCullough; Holistic Tarot; Soul Map for a New Paradigm. Free.

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Tuesday, December 2 8-Week Mindfulness Meditation Class – 6:308:30pm. Mindfulness meditation is a leading style of meditation that is well researched in reducing stress, pain, anxiety and depression. $250. Mindful Living Center, 150 Waterman St, Providence. For info & to register: 401-787-2355 or Mindful-LivingCenter.com.

Paranormal Ghost Talks – 7-8:30pm. Does the paranormal peak your interests, or do you think you may have encountered something paranormal? Stop in and join in as Brenda will run a discussion group and provide knowledge. $10. Positive New Beginnings Holistic and Wellness Center, 877 Broadway, East Providence. 401-432-7195. PNBHolistic.com.

Relaxation Meditation & Discourse – 7-9pm. Join us for relaxation meditation. Discourse on topics to include methods, challenges and benefits, followed by group meditation. In community room. $10/class, $30/4 classes. Inspired Living, Bristol Harbor Inn, 259 Thames St, Bristol. RSVP, Shari: 401-465-4249 or ShariBitsis@gmail.com.

Thursday, December 4 Angel Meet with Cards & Meditation – 6:308:30pm. Angel meet is so much fun there are angel cards and guided meditation. We gather and have great messages. $10. Positive New Beginnings Holistic and Wellness Center, 877 Broadway, East Providence. 401-432-7195. PNBHolistic.com.

Intro to Reiki – 7-8pm. With Denise Twitchell.

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation which also promotes healing. Reiki increases life force energy and allows us to be happier and healthier. Free. The Good Seed Natural Food Market, 138 Central Ave, Seekonk, MA. 508-399-7333.

Let your Yoga Dance– 7-8pm. With Mary Scannell.

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Therapeutic Yoga Class – 7-8:45pm. Therapeutic yoga takes you out of the mind that created tension and into the body where healing begins. Using props, we release old protective patterns and old stories. With Kavita. $25general, $20/members.

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A Study of Anatomy, Movement and Asana– 6-8pm. With Dr. David Dwyer, chiropractor and All That Matters’ owner and yoga teacher. New series that studies the anatomy and physiology of movement. All levels welcome. Great for teachers and yoga students alike. $39. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com.

An Intro to Working with Dreams – 7-8pm. Learn the basics of working with dreams. Will discuss types of dreams, the languages they speak, tips for better recall, and the importance of keeping a dream journal. $10. Inner Vision Health & Wellness, 1645 Warwick Ave, Ste 204, Warwick. 401-626-7088.

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18th Annual Celebration of Angels – 7-8:30pm.

Come join Internationally Acclaimed Channel Roland Comtois for a special evening where we celebrate the angels. First Spiritualist Church of RI, 83 S Rose St, East Providence. For more info: SpiritualistChurchRI.com.

Didgeridoo Workshop – 7-8:30pm. Playing didgeridoo is magical; it transports the player a special place in the back of the mind while opening the listener up to their true potential. $10. Mother Mystic Spiritual Apothecary, 179 Dean St, Providence.

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Past Lives and Soul Purpose: Discover Your Ultimate Potential in This Lifetime – 7-9pm. With Alexandra Hope Flood. Learn how memories of your soul’s journey serve to inform you of your greater purpose: who you are meant to be in this lifetime and how you can best live your current life to the fullest. $35. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com.

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Saturday, December 6 Yoga and Meditation Half-Day Retreat – 9am12pm. With Jenn Thomas. Whether you are new to yoga or mediation or a long-time practitioner, this half-day retreat is for you. Your morning of self-care is designed to recalibrate and balance wayward energies, and ground yourself in your inner resources. $45. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield.

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Survive the “Holi-Daze” Hypnosis Group – 1011am. “Holi-Daze,” a condition of over-eating, overstress, over-worry and over-whelmed, when healthy lifestyle efforts can go flying out the window. $25. Holistic Margarida, 58 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich. 401-480-5938. HolisticMargarida.com.

Spirit of Agape Holiday Open House – 10am12pm. Join us for a discussion of the benefits of energy healing, discount offers on services and a demonstration of Group Manifesting. Refreshments.

In community room. Free. Inspired Living, Bristol Harbor Inn, 259 Thames St, Bristol. 401-465-4249.

ShariBitsis@gmail.com.

Touch, Caring and Cancer Workshop – 10am3pm. Sponsored by The Michael H. Flanagan Foundation and American Cancer Society. For care partners and givers/families, to help comfort a loved one living with a cancer diagnosis. Together learn detailed instructions in safe and simple touch techniques that can help reduce the harsh effects of cancer and cancer treatments including pain, stress/ anxiety, fatigue, depression, nausea and disturbing sleep. Free, lunch included. EPOCH Senior Living, Butler Hospital Campus, 353 Blackstone Blvd, Providence. Pre-registration required, Judy Antonelli: 401-247-2220 or Judy@ATouchOfHealthRI. ATouchOfHealthRI.com.

Cocoa & Creativity – 10am-5pm. Escape the chaos and come by for creativity and cocoa at the Studio with ongoing holiday activities. Make an ornament or weave a bookmark. Free. Amy C. Lund, Handweaver Studio & Gallery, 3964 Main Rd, Tiverton.

401-816-0000. ACLHandweaver@gmail.com.

JourneyDance for Women – 12-1:30pm. Journey within your sacred center, remembering your personal medicine, weaving your gifts into the authenticity of your dance. $15. The Women’s Well, 934 E Main Rd, Portsmouth. 401-835-5683.

TheWomensWell.com.

The Science & Practice of Breath – 2-5pm. You will be guided through a series of postures designed to open and free breathing. If you take one workshop all year, let this be the one; not to be missed. All welcome. $65. Focus Yoga, 63 Cedar Ave, Ste 10, East Greenwich. 401-354-9112. FocusYoga.com.

Christmas Concert with Randall Ander – 7-8:30pm. All proceeds are going to benefit the Crossroads Family Center for Christmas presents for their children and also for food. Last year’s concert was fabulous, please come. $15. Positive New Beginnings Holistic and Wellness Center, 877 Broadway, East Providence. 401-432-7195.

PNBHolistic.com.

Crystal Bowl and Gong Healing – 7-8:30pm. Experience an amazing night of healing. Join Shawn Aceto, Gongs of Joy, Drumsong and intuitive healer Kim Testa for a night of gongs, drumming, crystal bowls and more. $30. First Spiritualist Church of RI, 83 S Rose St, East Providence.

SpiritualistChurchRI.com.

Sunday, December 7 Holiday Recess – 10am-5pm. One day only. Walkin services: reflexology, chair massage and psychic medium/tarot readings. Rejuvenate during this busy holiday season and do something special for you. $20/service. Integrative Therapies by Lorna & Friends, 1308 Atwood Ave, Johnston. 401-533-2860.

IntegrativeTherapiesByLorna.com.

Monday, December 15

Cocoa & Creativity – 12-5pm. Escape the chaos and come by for creativity and cocoa at the Studio with ongoing holiday activities. Make an ornament or weave a bookmark. Free. Amy C. Lund, Handweaver Studio & Gallery, 3964 Main Rd, Tiverton.

401-816-0000. ACLHandweaver@gmail.com.

Holiday Meditation – 5-6:30pm. With Barbara VanSciver. This practice is for all levels and will include 30 mins of gentle yoga, breathing exercises with 45 mins of Savasana with guided inquiries. $16/drop-in or class card. Innerlight Center for Yoga & Meditation, 850 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown Commons, Middletown. 401-849-3200. InnerlightYoga.com.

Tuesday, December 9 Dream Circle – 7-9pm. Reconnect with your dreams and awaken to a whole new world. Join us to explore your dreams through dream re-entry, dream theater and more in a fun, supportive environment. With David Barr and Katharine Rossi. $15.

Fireseed, 194 Waterman St, 3rd Fl, Providence.

401-924-0567. Info@FireseedCenter.com.

Thursday, December 11 Calling in the One - 6-7:30pm. Coaching journey to find your true beloved and new, thriving relationships. This is intended to support you in calling in the love of your life. $15 in advance/$19 at the door. The Miraculous Spring, @ The Empowerment Factory, 999 Main St, Pawtucket. 774-264-9492.

Holiday Harmony Sound Sensation – 7-8:30pm.

Join sound healers from around the RI area as they play gongs, Tibetan and crystal singing bowls, drums and more as a benefit for the RI Community Food Bank. $30 donation. Westminster Unitarian Church, 119 Kenyon Ave, East Greenwich.

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

Friday, December 12 Shamanic Drum Healing – 6:30-8:30pm. Drum healings restore balance and bring us into alignment with our true nature through removal of blocks, returning lost power and soul parts. Bring a mat and blanket. With Paul DiSegna and Katharine Rossi. $35. Beloved: A Yoga Practice, 235 High St, Reynolds School, 2nd Fl, Bristol. 401-924-0567.

Info@FireseedCenter.com.

Gong Bath – 7-8:15pm. Immersed in the total sound of holistic resonance, one can reach a state of deep relaxation, rejuvenation and peace. $20/pre-register, $25/drop in. Focus Yoga, 63 Cedar Ave, Ste 10, East Greenwich. 401-354-9112. FocusYoga.com.

Second Friday Healing Gong Bath – 7-8:30pm.

Experience the healing vibrations of the gongs, singing bowls and drums as Joy (Gongs of Joy) & A.Michelle (Drumsong) help you release your holiday stress. $20/pre-registered, $25/at door.

Village Wellness Center, 422 Post Rd, Warwick.

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

Saturday, December 13 “Holi-Daze” Binge Hypnosis Group – 10-11am.

The “Holi-Daze” shouldn’t add up to more than 4 days of different eating, not a 2-month eating binge. Don’t let your healthy lifestyle gains go flying out the window. $25. Holistic Margarida, 58 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich. 401-480-5938.

HolisticMargarida.com.

Intuitive Flow for Women – 10am-12pm. A sacred movement and bodywork workshop for women exploring the body through breath work, intuitive movement, yoga, fitness, dance and self massage. Bring your journal. $25. The Women’s Well, 934 E Main Rd, Portsmouth. 401-835-5683.

TheWomensWell.com.

Cocoa & Creativity – 10am-5pm. Escape the chaos and come by for creativity and cocoa at the Studio with ongoing holiday activities. Make an ornament or weave a bookmark. Free. Amy C. Lund, Handweaver Studio & Gallery, 3964 Main Rd, Tiverton.

401-816-0000. ACLHandweaver@gmail.com.

An Inner Journey – 10:30-11:45am. This is an opportunity to remember our connection to universal life force energy and align with our inner healer and authentic self. Facilitated by Judith Blaquier. $10. Yoga School of South County, Peace Dale Office Bldg, 1058 Kingstown Rd, Peace Dale.

401-782-9511.

Contemplative Play – 1-4pm. With Rebecca and Robert. Explore the play of “being.” Flowing breath and movement connect your playful inner child.

Laughter yoga experts get prana to flow. Connect with the ever present sun inside. $39; $32 by Dec 6. The Heart Spot, 700 Greenville Ave, Johnston.

401-231-0081. TheHeartSpot.com.

Shamanic Sound – 6:30-8:30pm. With Brandon Burns. Celebrate Brandon’s birthday and receive deep medicine healing and profound inner tranquility, as sounds create a power-filled experience in sacred space. No prior experience required. $25; $20 by Dec 7. The Heart Spot, 700 Greenville Ave, Johnston. 401-231-0081. TheHeartSpot.com.

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.

Energy Medicine for Stress & Aging – 7-8pm.

Teleclass. Almost every dis-ease and ailment can be linked to stress and aging. Use your body’s energies for reducing the effects of stress and the acceleration of aging. Free. Virtual via In Pure Harmony, Smithfield. For more info, Tracey: 401-527-0281.

Tracey@InPureHarmony.com.

Tarot and Oracle Card Share – 7-8:30pm. We invite all those that read to come in and share with each other and give new readers and seasoned readers a chance to read with each other and share knowledge. $10. Positive New Beginnings Holistic and Wellness Center, 877 Broadway, East Providence.

401-432-7195. PNBHolistic.com.

Tuesday, December 16 Shamanic Journeying – 7-8:45pm. Journey to a live drum as you explore 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.

Relaxation Meditation & Discourse – 7-9pm. Join us for relaxation meditation. Discourse on topics to include methods, challenges and benefits followed by group meditation. In community room. $10/ class, $30/4 classes. Inspired Living, Bristol Harbor Inn, 259 Thames St, Bristol. Please RSVP, Shari: 401-465-4249 or ShariBitsis@gmail.com.

Thursday, December 18

Second Saturday Gong Healing Event – 7-8:30pm.

Joy and A.Michelle play gongs, bowls, drums; Shawn plays crystal bowls; Kim does energy healing. Find relaxation and bliss as the healing sounds relieve your holiday stress. $25/pre-registered, $30/ at door. Providence Power Yoga, 51 Bassett St, Providence. 401-258-3952. Joy@GongsOfJoy.com.

Abraham-Hicks Discussion Group – 7-8:30pm.

Every day you activate a vibration in you to which the Law of Attraction responds. Discuss these and more profound ideas about how we create our own reality. $5 suggested donation at door. The Heart Spot, 700 Greenville Ave, Johnston. 401-231-0081.

TheHeartSpot.com.

Sunday, December 14

Kundalini Meditation – 7:15-8:15pm. Every 3rd Thursday join a 31-min meditation from the tradition of kundalini yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Each class will be unique. No prior experience needed. $15 or member. Santosha Yoga Studio, 14 Bartlett Ave, Cranston. 401-780-9809.

Sunday Gong Bath/Discussion Group – 10am1pm. Joy and A.Michelle lead a DVD discussion/ meditation/gong bath. December DVD: 2nd half of Thrive. Bring a mat/pillow/blanket. $10 donation requested. Village Wellness Center, 422 Post Rd, Warwick. 401-258-3952. Joy@GongsOfJoy.com.

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 kit and certification upon completion of 2 clients.

Diane’s Permanent Makeup & Eyelashes, 101 W Natick Rd, across from Warwick Mall, Warwick.

401-855-4333. DianesMakeup.com.

Cocoa & Creativity – 12-5pm. Escape the chaos and come by for creativity and cocoa at the Studio with ongoing holiday activities. Make an ornament or weave a bookmark. Free. Amy C. Lund, Handweaver Studio & Gallery, 3964 Main Rd, Tiverton.

401-816-0000. ACLHandweaver@gmail.com.

Friday, December 19 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.

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

MassageHealthHE.com.

In the Bear Cave – 6-8pm. With Colleen Kelley. A powerful shape shifting meditation will bring you into the Great Mother’s Cave to sit with the Bear Clan for guidance, wisdom, and restoration. Please bring a journal. $15. Inner Vision Health & Wellness, 1645 Warwick Ave, Ste 204, Warwick. 401-626-7088.

David@YourInnerVision.com.

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Free Community Yoga – 6:30-8:30pm. With Diane Pezza. A basic, all-level yoga class suitable for any body at any point in their practice. We offer this class in support of a healthy community.

No previous experience required. Free. The Heart Spot, 700 Greenville Ave, Johnston. 401-231-0081.

TheHeartSpot.com.

Third Friday Healing Gong Bath – 7-8:30pm. 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. $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.

Monthly Gong Bath – 7:30-8:45pm. With Stephanie Marisca and Cathy Cesario. Experience the vibrational healing of the bronze gong and Tibetan singing bowls. $20/pre-registered, $25/at door. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126.

AllThatMatters.com.

Saturday, December 20 Solstice Evergreen – 10am-2pm. Bring the kids and learn the ancient origins of Yule Tide. A crosscultural, family-friendly event. Craft, ritual and celebration. $10/adult, $5/child. The Women’s Well, 934 E Main Rd, Portsmouth. 401-269-8788.

TheWomensWell.com.

Cocoa & Creativity – 10am-5pm. Escape the chaos and come by for creativity and cocoa at the Studio with ongoing holiday activities. Make an ornament or weave a bookmark. Free. Amy C. Lund, Handweaver Studio & Gallery, 3964 Main Rd, Tiverton.

401-816-0000. ACLHandweaver@gmail.com.

Winter Solstice – 6-8pm. As we approach the shortest day of the year, celebrate the return of light through music, reflection and the lighting of the fire outside. Free-will offering. New Dawn Earth Center, 75 Wrentham Rd, Cumberland. 401-333-1341.

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Sunday, December 21 108 Sun Salutations – 12-1:30pm. With Coral Brown. Welcome winter and the returning of the light. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate Winter Solstice by offering 108 Sun Salutations to the highnoon sun on the shortest day of the year. $20. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126.

AllThatMatters.com.

Gong Bath – 6:30-7:30pm. The gong vibrates at the same frequency as the body, allowing students to experience deep healing on all levels of being as vibrations pass over and through the body. $20.

Innerlight Center for Yoga & Meditation, 850 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown Commons, Middletown.

401-849-3200. InnerlightYoga.com.

Wednesday, December 24 Ananda Candlelight Christmas Eve – 6-7:30pm.

Luminaria outside, candlelight inside. Beautiful Christmas Eve Celebration: the Christmas story told in readings, carols, candle procession, meditation. Children welcome. Donation. Ananda Hopkinton, 40 Collins Rd, Hopkinton. 401-524-4766.

AnandaRhodeIsland.org.

Tuesday, December 30 Flatbread Pizza Company Fundraiser for the RIANP – 5-9pm. New Year’s Day is for resolutions; New Year’s Eve is for celebrating all we’ve accomplished in 2014! Come enjoy delicious, farmto-table pizza in support of the RI Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Proceeds from all take-out, delivery and eat-in pizzas will support the RIANP in their efforts to attain licensure for Naturopathic Doctors in RI in 2015. Will also feature games for the kids and more. Cost of your order. RIANP, Flatbread Pizza Company, 161 Cushing St, Providence.

401-273-2737. rianp.org.

Relaxation Meditation & Discourse – 7-9pm. Join us for relaxation meditation. Discourse on topics to include methods, challenges and benefits followed by group meditation. In community room. $10/ class, $30/4 classes. Inspired Living, Bristol Harbor Inn, 259 Thames St, Bristol. Please RSVP, Shari: 401-465-4249 or ShariBitsis@gmail.com.

markyourcalendar Saturday, january 3 Professional Massage Therapy Training – Three evenings per week and two weekends per month for 12 months. 750 hrs. Earn your state license in our comprehensive, accredited and unique private massage school in Newport, and be prepared to pass the National Exam.

The massage profession is predicted to increase 20% before 2020, according to the Department of Labor. Master Instructor: Karyn Chabot, D.Ay, MA, LMT. At The Newport Massage School at SAMA (Home of Sacred Stone).

877-832-1372. Karyn@SacredStoneHealing.com.

TheNewportMassageSchool.com.

markyourcalendar TUESDAY, JAUNARY 6 Natural Networking - 5:30-7:30pm. Informal gathering with like minded people for an evening of conversations, connections and good times.

Light appetizers, Cash bar. Natural Awakenings, @ The Bread Lab, 999 Main St, Pawtucket.

401-709-4473. RINaturalAwakenings.com.

Saturday, January 10 The F.I.T. Workshop: Day One – 9am-5pm. Fitness Inspiration Transformation Weekend (Jan 10 & 11). Never feel old again. Tips, techniques and inspiration to ensure a high quality of life for decades to come. 8 women limit. $497/both days; Bring a Friend: $397 each. Held at Newport Harbor Hotel.

Elizabeth@FitnessAfterFortyFive.com.

Introduction to Marma Therapy Class – 12-6pm.

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, Newport. 877-832-1372.

TheNewportMassageSchool.com.

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Saturday, March 28 2015 Fight for Air Climb – 9am-3pm. Join the American Lung Association for the 7th annual Fight for Air Climb. Race or walk up 22 floors to benefit lung health. Free. Omni Hotel, Providence.

401-533-5175. ClimbOfYourLife.com.

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The F.I.T. Workshop: Day Two – 9am-5pm. Fitness Inspiration Transformation Weekend (Jan 10 & 11). Learn your innate power to control your physical future. Feel like 60 when you turn 80. Post program support for 6 months. $497/both days; Bring a Friend: $397 each. Held at Newport Harbor Hotel. Elizabeth@FitnessAfterFortyFive.com.

Vedic Bodymask & Hot Towel Therapy Certification – Mar 28 & 29. 12-6pm. Using powdered herbs, clay, salt, sugar or herbal paste applied to the body, can help detoxify and rejuvenate the body. Activate and nourish the central seven chakras (energy centers in the body). CEs available for Yoga Alliance & NCBTMB. $275. SAMA, Newport. 877-832-1372.

TheNewportMassageSchool.com.

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ongoingcalendar Sunday Angelic Spiritualist Church – 10-11:30am. Every Sunday we have guest speakers and or mediums. A non-denominational service that is lots of fun with a family atmosphere. Free membership. Positive New Beginnings Holistic and Wellness Center, 877 Broadway, East Providence. 401-432-7195.

PNBHolistic.com.

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.

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 are welcome. Optional donation. Shambhala Meditation Center of Providence, 541 Pawtucket Ave, 2nd Fl, Pawtucket. 401-270-5443. Providence.

Shambhala.org.

Sundays at Ananda – 10am-12pm. Join us weekly for meditation, chanting, inspiration, satsang and veggie potluck lunch. Healing Prayer Circle after lunch on 2nd Sunday. Paramhansa Yogananda’s teachings. Donation. Ananda Hopkinton, 40 Collins Rd, Hopkinton.

401-524-4766. AnandaRhodeIsland.org.

Sunday Service – 10:30am-12pm. Please join us for Sunday Service for an inspiring message, beautiful music and fellowship. Free. Unity Radiant Light, 155 Douglas Ave, Providence. 401-486-2708.

UnityRadiantLight.org.

Level 1 Yoga with Karen – 10:45am-12pm. Basic postures, Sun Salutes, foundational principles of movement and basic breathing techniques. Not a beginner’s class but suitable for any active, healthy person. $17. Grace School of Yoga, 35 Weaver Rd, North Kingstown. 401-829-9903. GraceYoga.org.

Monday Gentle Yoga with Judy – 9-10:30am. Embraces students of all ages and abilities; anybody ready to add some healing yoga into their lives. Just come. $17. Grace School of Yoga, 35 Weaver Rd, North Kingstown. 401-829-9903. GraceYoga.org.

Pilates Mat – 12:30-1:30pm. Classes offer a full body workout utilizing all the fundamental movements and basic Pilates exercise principles. $16/ class; packages available. Rhode Island Pilates Studio, 622 George Washington Hwy, behind Lincoln Mall, Lincoln. 401-335-3099. RIPilatesStudio.com.

Forever Young: Yoga Over 50 Class – 5-6:15pm.

Health benefits from regular yoga 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.

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 Center of 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.

Gentle Yoga with Bobby Ducharme – 6-7:30pm.

Allow your breath to deepen, your body to release tension and your mind to calm in this all-level yoga class. You will experience deep self-awakening and awareness. $14/drop-in, $13/advance. The Heart Spot, 700 Greenville Ave, Johnston. 401-231-0081.

TheHeartSpot.com.

Kripalu Yoga: Meditation in Motion – 6-7:30pm.

Exploring the path of yoga through the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of life, on and off the mat. With Karen Moore Holliday. $15.

Westport Grange, 931 Main Rd, Westport, MA. 774-644-9977. Girijasings@yahoo.com.

Forever Young: Yoga Over 50 – 6:15-7:30pm.

Health benefits from regular yoga classes are enormous, especially for the 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.

Ask Yourself This! Book Study Group – 6:308:30pm. Lessons in how you can live a spiritually vibrant life by discerning the truest essence of yourself and awakening the genius within. Love offering. Unity Radiant Light, It’s My Health, 1099 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-486-2708.

UnityRadiantLight.org.

Creative Flow – 7-8:30pm. With Dave Ursillo.

Grounding flow with periods of fire. Prepare to work through all areas of the body, especially hips, heart and throat to cultivate creativity, confidence and self awareness. $15/drop-in; packages available. Laughing Elephant Yoga, 4372 Post Rd, East Greenwich.

401-398-2616. LaughingElephantYoga.com.

Group Manifestation for You – 7-9:30pm. Join us each week as we visualize, play and develop scripts filled with positive emotions in order to group manifest for each other. Guided group meditation format. With Shari Bitsis. $15. Spirit of Agape, 165 Elm St, Seekonk, MA. 401-465-4249. ShariBitsis@gmail.com.

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.

Vbarre – 5:15-6:15pm. Designed to tone, trim and transform the body with a fusion of ballet barre, Pilates and resistance training. This class provides calorie-blasting cardio. $16/class; packages available. Rhode Island Pilates Studio, 622 George Washington Hwy, behind Lincoln Mall, Lincoln.

401-335-3099. RIPilatesStudio.com.

Yoga: Moving into a Restful Evening – 6-7:15pm.

A blend of kripalu, yin and restorative yoga for all levels. Beginners welcome. Join us in the peaceful setting of the Zen Center. $15/drop-in; $12/Flex Pass. The Yoga Studio of BlackstoneRiverValley, 99 Pound Rd, Cumberland. 401-658-4802.

TheYogaStudioBRV.com.

Wednesday Kripalu Yoga: Meditation in Motion – 9-10am.

Exploring the path of yoga through the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of life, on and off the mat. With Karen Moore Holliday. $10.

LC Wellness Center, 115 E Main Rd, Little Compton. 774-644-9977. Girijasings@yahoo.com.

Kripalu Yoga: Meditation in Motion – 4:305:30pm. Exploring the path of yoga through the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of life, on and off the mat. With Karen Moore Holliday. $10. LC Wellness Center, 115 E Main Rd, Little Compton. 774-644-9977. Girijasings@yahoo.com.

DanceMovement with MartialArts to Music – 6-7pm. If you love to dance, you will love Nia. Nia offers a Cardiovascular holistic movement, healing the body, mind, spirit. Through movement we can find health. $60/6 classes, $12/drop-in. Centre Court, 55 Hospital Rd, Riverside. 401-601-5131.

NiaNow.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.

Tuesday

Messages through Meditation – 7-8:15pm. Be guided through a meditation followed by any messages that may have come through with the group or yourself. It is fun, safe and fulfilling. $5. Positive New Beginnings Holistic and Wellness Center, 877 Broadway, East Providence. 401-432-7195.

PNBHolistic.com.

Kripalu Yoga: Meditation in Motion – 8-9:30am.

Exploring the path of yoga through the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of life, on and off the mat. With Karen Moore Holliday. $15.

Westport Grange, 931 Main Rd, Westport, MA. 774-644-9977. Girijasings@yahoo.com.

Trance Meditation and Messages – 7-8:30pm.

Enjoy a guided meditation followed by a sharing of spirit messages on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday.

Come develop your own abilities. $5. First Spiritualist Church of RI, 83 S Rose St, East Providence.

SpiritualistChurchRI.com.

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classifieds FOR RENT Large Beautiful OFFICE SPACE in Cranston. Full or part time, perfect for private practice counseling or other wellness practitioner.

Rent includes Internet and utilities, convenient location on Reservoir Ave, Call 632-4114 for details.

Large sound proofed treatment rooms available at 360 Face Mind Body, a beautiful wellness spa now located in Coventry, just around the corner from the Center of New England. Rent includes, WiFi and utilities. Perfect for acupuncturist, massage therapist, or other wellness practitioner. Must have own insurance. For more information call 401-886-1938.

Office Space East Greenwich. Newly painted holistic office space in East Greenwich which includes parking. Available to rent on Thursdays. Rent due on first of the month. 401-480-5938 .

Professional Rental Space Available. A must see in Johnston. Rent negotiable.

Contact Cheryl @ 486-0033.

Space available for rent at full service salon on the East Side for the holistic minded who appreciate the use of all natural and organic products. Perfect for a Stylist, Esthetician, Acupuncturist and Massage Therapist. Call 401-274-1981 for more information.

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Kripalu Yoga: Meditation in Motion – 8-9:30am.

Exploring the path of yoga through the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of life, on and off the mat. With Karen Moore Holliday. $15.

Westport Grange, 931 Main Rd, Westport, MA. 774-644-9977. Girijasings@yahoo.com.

Restorative Yoga with Sue – 4:30-6pm. A deep somatic experience. Forward folds open the back and calm the nervous system. Light backbends restore energy to kidneys, heart and lungs. This is for everyone. $17. Grace School of Yoga, 35 Weaver Rd, North Kingstown. 401-829-9903. GraceYoga.org.

Level 1-2 Yoga with Judy – 9-10:30am. Level I introduces basic postures, Sun Salutes, foundational principles of movement, and basic Pranayama (breathing techniques). Not a beginner’s class. $17.

Grace School of Yoga, 35 Weaver Rd, North Kingstown. 401-829-9903. GraceYoga.org.

Kripalu Yoga: Moderate/All Level – 9:30-10:45am.

All-level kripalu yoga class emphasizing tone, balance and strength for graceful aging. Beginners welcome. Join us in the peaceful setting of the Zen Center. $15/drop-in; $12/Flex Pass. The Yoga Studio of BlackstoneRiverValley, 99 Pound Rd, Cumberland. 401-658-4802. TheYogaStudioBRV.com.

Saturday Forever Young: Yoga Over 50 – 8:45-10am. Health benefits from regular yoga 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.

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Kripalu Flow/Vinyasa – 6:30-7:45pm. New class.

Join us in the peaceful setting of the Zen Center for an energizing and relaxing yoga flow including sun salutations. A perfect way to unwind your day. $15/drop-in; $12/Flex Pass. The Yoga Studio of BlackstoneRiverValley, 99 Pound Rd, Cumberland.

401-658-4802. TheYogaStudioBRV.com.

Ananda Group Meditation – 9-10:30am. Start the weekend in the peace and joy of guided meditation and chanting. Join Kelly & friends. Donation.

Meet at Shanti House, 494 Anaquatucket Rd, North Kingstown. 401-667-7315. More info, Ananda Hopkinton: 401-524-4766. AnandaRhodeIsland.org.

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.

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Ananda Kirtan in Providence – 7:30-8:30pm.

Enjoy the bliss of kirtan, sacred chanting, that opens the heart to peace and joy. Easy to follow. No session Dec 26. Suggested donation $5. Meet at Now Yoga, 286 Thayer St, Providence. More info, Ananda Hopkinton: 401-524-4766. AnandaRhodeIsland.org.

Qigong with Master Wu, Wen-Ching – 6:157:15pm. Learn to strengthen and balance your energy with simple techniques from the Chinese healing art of qigong, beginning Jan 8, 2015. Suitable for new and experienced students. $210/12 wks. The Way of the Dragon, 373 Taunton Ave, East Providence. 401-435-6502. WayDragon.com.

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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. $16/class; packages available. Rhode Island Pilates Studio, 622 George Washington Hwy, behind Lincoln Mall, Lincoln. 401-335-3099. RIPilatesStudio.com.

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Hope Artist Holiday Marketplace - 9am-1pm.

Every Saturday through December 20th. Buy handmade gifts and Art from local artists at Ahlers Design Studio at Hope Artist Village during the Winter Farmers Market. Hope Artist Holiday Marketplace, 999 Main St, Suite 707, Pawtucket.

401-365-1010.

Kripalu Yoga: All Level – 9:45-11am. A moderatelypaced class blending kripalu and yin yoga. Includes Sun Salutations and deep and satisfying posture work. Join us in the peaceful setting of the Zen Center. $15/drop-in; $12/Flex Pass. The Yoga Studio of BlackstoneRiverValley, 99 Pound Rd, Cumberland.

401-658-4802. TheYogaStudioBRV.com. $5 Community Class – 10:45am-12pm. Gentle/ level 1 yoga serving the community. Teachersin-training gain experience and you get to take a beautiful class in a beautiful environment. Just come. $5. Grace School of Yoga, 35 Weaver Rd, North Kingstown. 401-829-9903. GraceYoga.org.

Beginning Tai Chi for Jan 2015 – 12-1pm. Medical research supports the benefits of tai chi for health and well being. Learn the 24 Posture Form derived from Yang style. Flexible classes held also Wednesday, 1pm; Thursday, 7:30pm. $210/12 wks. The Way of the Dragon, 373 Taunton Ave, East Providence.

401-435-6502. WayDragon.com.

communityresourceguide angel intuitive medium Heavenly Hugs Holistic Healing Center

Gladys Ellen, RMT 917 Warwick Avenue, 2nd Floor Warwick, RI 401-935-8451 gladys@Heavenly-Hugs.com Heavenly-Hugs.com

Traditionally heralded as God’s messengers, Angels have come to represent protection and spiritual guidance. These non-denominational intuitive readings are both empowering and uplifting.

During an hour session, one may receive divine guidance about their life from the Archangels or the Dearly Departed to bring forth inner peace and spiritual growth. Sessions are digitally recorded and includes CD. See ad on page 19.

attorney - family & divorce law Attorney Matthew P. Gabrilowitz 1150 New London Ave Cranston, RI 401-737-6800 mp.gabrilowitz@verzon.net GabrilowitzLaw.com

Marriage in Transition? Need to break from disorder? Empower yourself. If yours is a marriage in name only and you’re ready for positive change and growth call or email Attorney Matthew P. Gabrilowitz. See ad on page 5.

AYURVEDIC CONSULTANT Aermid Ayurveda

Jessica Albernaz, MS, CAC Serving RI and MA 860-558-3988 aermid-ayurveda.com Ayurveda is an ancient system of holistic medicine from India. It is completely natural, relying on diet, lifestyle, yoga and herbs to treat mental/physical imbalances. Achieving balance in body and mind strengthens immunity and activates the body’s natural healing power. As a Certified Ayurvedic Consultant, I can help you determine your own personal balance and provide natural treatments to help you achieve it.

Mary Savitri Guerenabarrena

Ayurvedic Practitioner and Yoga Educator 401-864-8006 BeingAyurveda.com Simple Balanced Health. My goal is to help you bring balance to all aspects of your life. Ayurveda is a complete holistic science. I am an established consultant in Rhode Island offering Ayurvedic Consultations, Seasonal Cleansings and Private Yoga Therapy. See ad on page 44.

Seaside Academy For Massage & Ayurveda (S.A.M.A.) Karyn Chabot, D.Ay., LMT Newport, RI 401-845-8950 Karyn@sacredstonehealing.com Samaseasidewellness.com With a master’s degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and training in medical Vedic astrology, I offer consultations, education and holistic self-care programs personally designed to help you achieve a life of balance. According to the science of Ayurveda, the human body, given the right support, has an inherent capacity to heal itself. It is considered 1 of the top 3 medical systems in the world listed by the World Health Organization. See ad on page 43.

brain training David R Behan

David@B2BAM.com B2BAdvancedMedia.com Creator of NCLS TM, New Code Linguistic Strategies. David is Executive CEO, Clinical Director, Hypnotherapy/Psychotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programing, Coaching, Training, Time Line Training at the most Prestigious Clinic at Ten Harley St in London. See ads on pages 7 & 15.

The Miraculous Spring Gayle Johnson Westport, MA 774-264-9492 TheMiraculousSpring.com

Gayle Johnson Certified /Calling in “The One” and Conscious UnCoupling coach. With Gayle’s 20 years of training and experience in psycho-spiritual development, she invites you to participate with her in a journey of great learning, transformation and love. Skype address gayle.johnson55 774-264-9492. See ad on page 15.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY Inner Health Colon Hydrotherapy Lori DeLang, I-ACT Certified Colon Hydrotherapist 450 Chauncy St, at Rtes. 95, 495 & 106 Mansfield, MA 508-261-1611 loridelang@comcaStnet InnerHealthofMansfield.com

Cleanse your colon with privacy and dignity, using the premier Angel of Water system. The large intestine (colon) is cleansed by instilling purified water into the lower bowel through a disposable nozzle. The water initiates natural movement of the colon to eliminate waste. You remain in control of the flow of water at all times. Remember: The Rd to Good Health is Paved with Good Intestines! See ad on page 4.

counseling Michael E. Collins, MA 3848 Main Road Tiverton RI 401-835-0617 mc5thseason@aol.com

Alex (The Y Guy) Bering 508-269-1236 Alex@B2BAM.com B2BAdvancedMedia.com asktheYguy.com

An Author, Trainer and Area Manager for Dale Carnegie Training, Alex is a Neuro-Linguistic Programming Trainer and a Board Certified Hypnotherapist. Visit Alex’s full LinkedIn Profile at: Linkedin.com/pub/alexbering/0/1ab/b52. See ads on pages 7 & 15.

As a Holistic Practitioner building on 40+ years of corporate management experience and provider of individual counseling services, I bring practical guidance utilizing professional and personal experiences to custom design and implement new pathways to satisfying and inspiring individual and family later life living.

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Kim Leandre, CAGS,LMHC, NCC 5840 Post Rd, E Greenwich RI 401-398-7933 • pca-ri.com

Lori Giuttari 401-808-0851 LoriGiuttari.com

Broaden the spectrum of tools you call upon each day, better your life, and bag what’s not working! Whether it’s decisionmaking, goal setting, prioritizing your to-do list, or setting boundaries – we are all capable of creating a GREAT DAY, EVERY DAY! See ad on page 14.

Come find your balance. Our team is an enthusiastic multi-specialist group of mental health professionals. We specialize in counseling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples, children and families. Send us an email at info@pca-ri.com or call today for an appointment, day, evenings and weekend hours available. See ad on page 4.

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N. Rebecca Schoenewolf Foley

Holistic LMHC, Reiki Master/ Teacher 430 Academy Ave Providence RI 401-573-5440 Nancy.Foley44@gmail.com

My clients are my priority. I enjoy assisting them in discovering new answers and ways to life issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, etc. I am also available to offer and teach Reiki. I do take some insurances and offer a competitive private pay rate. For a full bio, please visit my page at PsychologyToday.com.

Fresh Face Skincare Center @ Avalon

Debby Votta 1221 Reservoir Ave, Cranston, RI 401-944-4601 • FreshFaceSkinCare.net My philosophy has always been that everyone should love and be proud of how their skin looks and feels. At the young age of 52, my skin has never looked so flawless and so fresh. I look forward to sharing my love and knowledge of the skin care profession to make that happen for YOU! See ad on page 45.

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DEPTH HYPNOSIS

Kim Gumlowski 1000 Chapel View Boulevard Cranston RI 401-275-4900

fireseed center for transformation

Katharine A. Rossi 194 Waterman Street Providence, RI 401-924-0567 • fireseedcenter.com

Holistic counseling using hypnosis to access root causes of imbalance and shamanic techniques to connect you to your own power. Depth hypnosis works with your inner wisdom to heal and create lasting change. Office and phone sessions available.

ear candles Sacred Essentials

Seekonk Ma 508-399-9912 SacredSmokeonline.com Sacred Smoke Ear Candles from Sacred Essentials are locally handcrafted and available in 10 herbal varieties. The longer length of our candles allows for a soothing, balancing and cleansing experience.

Safe, Effective and Gentle. They are available for wholesale and retail purchase at sacredsmokeonline.com “Our customers say Sacred Essentials are their favorite ear candles!”-Chris/the Good Seed Naural Food Market. See ad on page 11.

Esthetician 360 FACE MIND BODY Michelle Maynard 99 Frenchtown Rd, East Greenwich, RI 401-886-1936 360FaceMindBody.com

Offering facials and skin care products that are free of artificial fragrances, preservatives, parabens, sulfates, dyes, fillers and talc. 360 uses product lines with natural plant-based ingredients including Farmaesthetics and Jane Iredale Mineral makeup.

Michelle is certified in Clinical Oncology Esthetics®, so she can provide safe, personalized spa treatments to individuals undergoing cancer treatment and those with health-challenged skin. See ad on page 9.

Murad® Healthy Skin facials are specially formulated for Massage Envy Spa. After performing a skin analysis, Kim will choose the facial that best meets your skincare needs: Environmental Shield® Vitamin C, Clarifying Enzyme Acne, Anti-Aging, or Sensitive Skin Facial. Call Massage Envy Spa Cranston.

See ad on page 9.

health food store The Good Seed

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 help you find the products and information you need for a happy, healthy life, and a good meal!

See ad on page 20.

NATURE’S GOODNESS 510 East Main Rd Middletown, RI 401-847-7480 NaturesGoodnessRI.com

For 28 years we have been providing the finest quality Natural & Organic Whole Foods, Nutritional Products, Body Care, Athletic Supplements, Natural Pet Care and Healthful Information in a fun, comfortable and inspirational environment. We are open daily. Please visit our website for a wealth of information.

hair salon Flipp Hair Salon and Reflexology Center 38 Transit St Providence 401-274-1981

FlippSalon.com Positive space aiming to interconnect art, wellness and all things beautiful to the eye and to the soul.

Offering hair, makeup,refexology,acupuncture,ma ssage and herbalism. See ad on page 21.

health coaching & nutritional counseling BETTER HEALTH WITH JOY

Joy Quinn Blum, M.A., M.Div., H.C. 401-258-3952 BetterHealthWithJoy.com Are you hungry for better health?

Joy helps people who want a better way to eat and live by creating an individual program that focuses on the best nutrients to feed the body, mind and soul with unique and satisfying choices. Issues addressed: depression/anxiety, digestive disorders, blood sugar issues, anti-aging concerns, acid/alkaline imbalances, and nutrition in cancer treatment/prevention. Free 1-hour health history consultation! See ad on page 8.

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Resources for holistic daily living!

Search the Chamber of Commerce Directory for holistic practitioners and merchants. Browse the Library articles and audios. Bookmark the Calendar for “must see” holistic events and more! Join today. It’s free. Own a business?

Join the National Holistic Chamber of Commerce™ at MyHolisticVillage.com.

Soul Wisdom Healing @ The Womens Well

934 East Main Rd Portsmouth, RI 401-662-6642 or 401-847-6551 TarotNewport.com crismccullough-holistic.com

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!

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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, and is especially good with difficult-to-diagnose cases. By finding the root cause, healing is facilitated. Her safe and natural approach may eliminate your need for prescription and other medications.

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hypnotherapy & life coaching possibilities hypnosis center

John Koenig, Board Certified Hypnotist 110 Jefferson Blvd (Suite B), Warwick, RI 02888 401-374-1890 • Possibilities.nu

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.

Positive New Beginnings Holistic & wellness center 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 Readings, Angel &Tarot Cards, Past Lives, Reflexology, 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 27.

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 and can customize designs to fit your lifestyle. Great Ideas for Giving or Getting! Visit the shop or find her online. See ad on page 29.

hypnotherapy Little Bird Healing Services

Susan Friendson Certified Hypnotherapist 401- 263-5161 susansparrow@yahoo.com Would you like to unburden yourself from old habits that bind you in life? I work in various modalities to gently help people discover their courage, authenticity, wisdom, and strength. See ad on page 26.

Providence Wholistic Healthcare 144 Waterman St, Providence, RI 401-455-0546 • ProvidenceWholistic.com Holistic family health care providing diet, nutrition and lifestyle coaching, herbal & homeopathic medicines toward optimizing health and wellness naturally for all. Naturopathic doctor Certified Classical Homeopath Bowen practitioner. See ad on page 7.

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interfaith minister holistic wellness center

Sheila M. Frodermann, MS, ND, DHANP, CCH

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

182 Gano St, Providence, RI Also at All That Matters, Wakefield, RI 401-536-4327 • KLaytonND.com Naturopathic medicine at its best. Diet and nutrient therapy, herbal medicine, NAET, homeopathy. Safe and effective treatments for men, women and children of all ages.

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.

life coach/ hypnotherapist

Nature Cures Naturopathic Clinic

Dr. Cathy Picard, N.D. 250 Eddie Dowling Hwy, North Smithfield, RI 401-597-0477 • DrCathyPicard.com 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.

OPTIMISTIC INSIGHT

Linda Cole M. Ed Life Coach / Hypnotherapist / Meditation Consultant 845 Oaklawn Ave Cranston, RI 401-339-3942 OptimisticInsight.com Transform your life and stay focused on the outcome! Set goals with clear benchmarks. Remove embedded blockages that continually obstruct your success. Access your intuitive guidance system. Quit smoking, lose weight and/or improve self-esteem and more!

Meditation Classes Tuesdays and Thursdays 7-8:15 pm. Call or text for FREE phone consult!

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nutrition response testing Dr. Richard Picard

342 Atwood Avenue Cranston, RI 401-942-6967 NutritionalHealthNow.com With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Picard has helped thousands of patients recover from health challenges. He provides traditional nutrition and natural medicine approaches for people who aren’t getting the results they need and seem to be stuck with health issues. Please visit our website or call us for more information.

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 your age, give you more confidence and has a 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 45.

office space The Meadows Office Park

1130 Ten Rod Rd North Kingstown 401-885-3950 MoranProperties.com

The Meadows Office Park offers value priced custom office space. Our team evaluates specific needs of our clients and helps build businesses by being flexible, service oriented and keeping clients financially comfortable. Please call 885-3950 for info on available office space. See ad on page 3.

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therapeutic massage

AMANDA DE REZENDES, RMT

Usui Reiki and Karuna Reiki Teacher North Smithfield, RI 508-612-7083 MoveYourEnergy.com I teach all levels of Usui Reiki and Karuna Reiki classes. Private and small group instruction is an option if you don’t see a particular class offered. Reiki is a simple way to reduce stress and facilitate growth, healing, and empowerment.

reiki wedding ceremonies weddings with a heart Newport, RI 321-261-1544 WeddingsWithAHeart.com

Don Beach, holistic wedding celebrant, Reiki master, shamanic Reiki drumming practitioner, photographer and photo artist, offers unique Reiki wedding ceremonies and Native American-based ceremony elements (drums and gongs, conch shells, crystals, turtle rattles, talking sticks, guided journeying, power animal spirit guides and more). Affordable specially designed officiant/ photography packages for connection with Mother Earth and the energy of the universe.

SHAMANIC PRACTITIONER

A TOUCH OF HEALTH MASSAGE

Judy Antonelli, LMT, NCBTMB Licenses: RI #MT00308 & MA #9906 Over 23 years of experience Oncology Massage Practitioner for The Michael H. Flanagan Foundation 74 Riverside Dr., Riverside, RI 02915 401-247-2220 • Judy@ATouchOfHealthRI.com ATouchOfHealthRI.com Specializing in symptom relief for all life threatening illness including cancer patients, survivors, carepartners/givers. Offering Oncology, Swedish, Therapeutic Touch/Massage, Neuromuscular, Pregnancy/ postpartum, Breath Work, Visualization, BodyMind-Spirit work. Teaches “Touch, Caring and Cancer” Workshops specifically designed with simple instructions for minimizing cancer effects by the use of massage for family and friends. See ad on page 33.

It’s Your Body’s Symphony

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

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 4.

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 25.

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 8.

Jane McGinn, BA, LMT

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.

cathryn moskow, lcmt

120 Wayland Ave, Ste 6 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 like finding the owner’s manual.” By appointment.

RI Lic #MT01664.

wellness center 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 36.

The Life Breath Wellness Center & Studio 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.

NATURAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS 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 11.

Rive Gauche 273 Social St Woonsocket, RI 401-765-2480

Rive Gauche is the only French Hair salon to offer a professional organic hair color brand: All Nutrient.

While providing the highest quality services, our prices are affordable: natural beauty shouldn’t be pricey. We also retail a professional full line of organic and vegan hair products not available in regular stores. See ad on page 15.

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wellness coaching Your Health Potential

2243 Highland Ave, Fall River, MA 02720 508-689-4633 Sheryl@YourHealthPotential.com YourHealthPotential.com Focus is on better eating habits and feeling confident in choosing better food. You will gain energy and experience overall happiness in your life while achieving your ideal weight and health goals. See ad on page 13.

yoga & holistic health center ALL THAT MATTERS

315 Main St • Wakefield, RI 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

yoga body kneads yoga

1145 Reservoir Ave Cranston RI 401-632-0878 bodykneadsyoga.com info@bodykneads yoga.com body kneads yoga is a boutiquestyle yoga studio conveniently located in Cranston. Our studio has a warm and inviting feeling that brings a sigh of relaxation as soon as you step through the doors of the studio.

Intimate class settings make us perfect for anyone looking to deepen their practice, and our attention to everybody means you’ll never get lost in the crowd. See ad on page 42.

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14 Bartlett Ave, Cranston RI 401-780-9809 YogaAtSantosha.com Helping RI integrate body, mind, heart and Spirit for over 8 years has been our intention at Santosha Yoga & Holistic Health Center. We specialize in Amrit yoga but have many different styles that are accessible to all body types and personalities. Offering Yoga Classes & Holistic Health services 7 days a week along with Workshops that will support you in uplifting your soul while healing your body and mind. Call us or bring in this ad for a complementary Wellness Consultation & Yoga Class.

yoga & meditation ANANDA MEDITATION AND YOGA CENTER

Grace Yoga

35 Weaver Rd North Kingstown RI 401-829-9903 GraceYoga.org Grace school of yoga is a sacred center for peace and well-being, offering daily classes of all levels in classical yoga, breathing, and meditation. Join our classes any time. See ad on page 43.

TIME FOR YOU YOGA

Maria Sichel, RYT, CSYT 2155 Diamond Hill Rd Cumberland, RI 02864 401-305-5319 Maria@TimeForYouYoga.com TimeForYouYoga.com I offer private Svaroopa® 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 flexibility, and a deep sense of peace.

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, spiritually oriented Hatha Yoga, kirtan, Kriya Yoga 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 Yogananda’s direct disciple, Swami Kriyananda.

Sanctuary Sadhana

Karen Moore Holliday, M.A. Westport MA 774-644-9977 girijasings@yahoo.com Living from the inside out... Contact Karen. Yoga & Meditation Teacher & Therapist. Spiritual Companion DreamWeaver. I offer many courses with opportunities for SelfReflection, Deep Understanding and Growth. See ad on page 14.

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