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ast month I attended the Natural Awakening’s publishers’ conference, held this year in Marco Island, Florida.

Traveling with Boston Natural Awakenings publisher, and good friend, Maisie Raftery, we took a few extra days to appreciate the spectacular location. This is now the third conference we have traveled to together, and know that we not only travel well together, we have a really good time doing it. There were several occasions where we were doubled over, laughing about something we don’t even remember.

There was the appreciation of the full moon in Scorpio over the Gulf of Mexico, the sunsets and of course, the energy of being with such a dynamic group.

The energy generated over those three days was just amazing. One of the guest presenters, Mary Lynn Ziemer, a master life coach and co-author of The Change: Insights into Self-Empowerment, introduced us to the concept of filling up our “happiness tank”. She believes that the more inspired actions we take to fill it up, the happier and calmer we will be. Her advice: Do what makes you happy and do it often. Sounded like Maisie and I were off to a good start!

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This issue is chock full of great articles and people who support this information. We celebrated the women in our lives in May, and now turn, in June, to specifically supporting our men in this Men’s Wellness issue. Our fathers, brothers and lovers play an important part of our lives and together the men and women who read and take part in Natural Awakenings make our world a better place one little bit at a time. I’m excited about the breakthrough news that more men are adding yoga to their workout routines to build a well-rounded fitness program; Meredith Montgomery’s article, “Yoga for the Bros,” on page 38 shows the way. If the men in your lives are not already readers, be sure and share this issue with them.

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It seems substance abuse can also rewire the brain, making it difficult to remain drug-free without effective countermeasures. Some addicts find that collaborating with a life coach can help them work through core issues so that they have a better chance of staying clean long-term.

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Asha has a unique ability to personalize her talks Nayaswami Asha in order to reach people deeply in their path towards self-realization. She has a wonderful sense of fun and humor and always provides an uplifting light on profound subjects, bringing a message of hope for a better future to her audiences.

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Erin Leone, a certified Reiki practitioner, will explain how Reiki works and heals the body. She will also include an in-depth description of Angel Cards and provide a translation of each person’s readings and how it relates to their everyday life situations. Finally, she will teach individuals about the ancient study of inner energy through chakra balancing and how it is used as therapeutic pendulums to clear energy in the body.

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dvocates of naturopathic medicine, Dr. Marcy Feibelman of East Greenwich and Molly Hagan of Barrington, gathered in May in the nation’s capital with America’s top natural medicine experts to call on the U.S. legislature to widen the options available in the country’s Medicare programs. Speaking in the nation’s capital, Hagan said the majority of Medicare patients want better access to natural medicine, and it’s time the system caught up with that public demand.

“Naturopathic medicine emphasizes prevenMolly Hagan (L) and tion and whole body wellness,” says Naturopathic Dr. Marcy Feibelman Doctor Marcy Feibelman. “I want to understand why my patients developed the symptoms they have, and work with them to address the underlying system imbalance(s) in a proactive, individualized, patientcentered way using effective, low-invasive methods such as nutrition, botanicals and lifestyle counseling. Naturopathic doctors are available and ready to work with patients throughout the country. Now is the time to make sure people have access to this health.”

Feibelman and Hagan were part of an army of naturopathic physicians and naturopathic medical students who gathered in Washington for a weekend of legislative training and visits with 600 congressional staff and legislators. Amongst the other legislative priorities: adding naturopathic physicians to the roster of providers for the Veteran’s Administration.

“These are important times in health care,” says Feibelman. “There’s a national movement towards disease prevention and reduced health care costs, along with a focus on wellness. Naturopathic doctors are perfectly positioned to play a part in the solution, providing comprehensive, complimentary preventative care to those who want it.”

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Hatha Yoga Boosts Brainpower

Research from Wayne State University, in Detroit, has found that hatha yoga can significantly improve cognitive health in as little as two months. Researchers tested 118 adults with an average age of 62 years. One group engaged in three, hourlong hatha yoga classes per week for eight weeks, while the other group did stretching and strengthening exercises for the same duration. The participants underwent cognitive testing before and after the eight-week period.

At the end of the trial, the hatha yoga group showed significant improvements in cognition compared to the other group. The yoga group also recorded shorter reaction times, greater accuracy in high-level mental functions and better results in working memory tests.

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esearch from China has found that a combination of acupuncture and moxibustion, a form of heat therapy in which dried plant materials are burned on or near the surface of the skin to warm and invigorate the inner flow of qi, or energy, can effectively reduce the symptoms of benign prostate enlargement.

Researchers tested 128 patients with prostate enlargement for three months, dividing them into two groups. One group was given acupuncture and moxibustion; the other took a traditional Chinese herbal medication for prostate enlargement called Qianliekangi. The patients’ prostate symptoms were tested using the International Prostate Symptom Score, maximum urine flow rate and residual urine tests.

At the study’s end, the patients given the acupuncture/moxibustion treatment reported significantly reduced levels in all three tests—calculated at an 89 percent total effective rate—compared to the herbal medication group.

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The study followed 11,644 twins from Sweden for 43 years, starting between 1967 and 1970. All began the trial when they were under the age of 60. The scientists compared the effects of having less than half a drink—classified as four and two ounces of wine for a man and a woman, respectively—daily to drinking two or more daily.

The study found that consuming two drinks per day increased the risk of stroke by 34 percent compared to drinking less than half a drink per day.

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The researchers tested 45 overweight adults between 21 and 70 years old that followed an average American diet for two weeks before adopting one of three diets: a low-fat diet, a moderate-fat diet that included one Hass avocado per day or a moderate-fat diet without an avocado.

After five weeks, researchers found that the addition of the avocado reduced LDL significantly more than the diets that did not contain the fruit. While both the low-fat and moderate-fat diets reduced LDL levels, the moderate-fat diet with an avocado reduced LDL by better than 60 percent more than the moderate-fat diet alone, and above 80 percent more than the low-fat diet alone.

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Researchers from Karlstad University divided 65 people into two groups. One group underwent 12, 45-minute flotation therapy sessions for seven weeks, while the other group did not. Both groups were given a battery of physiological and psychological tests before and after the treatment period. The therapy was conducted using three commercial flotation therapy centers that provided sensory isolation systems to promote relaxation as part of the treatment.

Compared to the control group, the flotation therapy group reported significant decreases in pain, anxiety, depression and stress levels and better sleep quality. The flotation group’s average depression scores went from 4.42 to 2.25, while the control group’s scores barely budged. The worst pains among the flotation group dropped from 64 to 40 on the scale.

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A Triad Relationship Between Doctor, Patient and Compounding Pharmacy Leads to Better Health and Wellness

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o achieve and maintain a state of health and wellness, one must be aware of the functional (causative) triggers behind all degenerative disease. This can best be done by working within a triad relationship between the doctor, patient and functional practitioner.

The first step is to eliminate the “magnificent seven� which include emotional blocks; food intolerances; leaky gut and, therefore, a leaky brain, both of which must be repaired if auto-immunity is to be resolved; sugar imbalances; brain chemical and hormone imbalances; chronic infections; and environmental toxins and/or heavy metals.

Next, find a doctor that has both an understanding of conventional and functional medicine and who works well with a compounding pharmacy that understands the above concepts, and will work with physicians in the proper testing of hormones and, if needed, brain chemicals as well. A good pharmacy understands the large role that selective hormones play in activating serotonin (joy and happiness), dopamine (motivation/fulfillment), acetylcholine (memory and learning), GABA (anxiety/agitation/mind chatter/panic).

Determine whether thyroid function is working optimally to activate all the proper brain chemicals. Discuss with your doctor and compounding pharmacy the most accurate tests available to determine thyroid function and use the triad functional team in order to be treated as a person and not simply a bunch of lab numbers.

Remember that everyone is different, with his or her unique bio-chemical individuality. This is why compounding (preparing customized medications) becomes such an important piece of the functional puzzle toward optimal health.

Lastly, realize that the process that many have been accustomed to following for years, if not decades, has not allowed them to thrive but simply survive in the this world of Big Pharma. Therefore, be patient through the process of reversal, seek out the triad relationship and take it one step at a time.

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All Nutrition Supplements Are Not the Same

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hoosing nutritional supplements from the overwhelming array of vitamins, minerals, herbs and other supplements is a confusing, complex and often an unsafe way to be healthy. The media is full of tempting reasons to buy which is often driven by money making scams. There are regulations for manufacturing and testing for purity and potency, but they are not strictly enforced by the Food and Drug Administration.

At least one third of commercial nutrition supplements do not contain what they say they do. Falsely labeled supplements are less effective, don’t work at all or are dangerous if they contain more of a reported ingredient. Commercial nutritional supplements contain binders, fillers, mechanical lubricants, waxes, talc, artificial colors and allergens to name a few. These ingredients interfere with the absorption and can cause digestive upset or allergic reactions. Some have been found to contain lead, mercury or other toxic substances.

Nutrition supplements are available that are exactly what they say they are. They are manufactured and available through healthcare professionals. These companies believe that dispensing of their products is best in the hands of licensed practitioners. They implement the laws for manufac-

turing and batch testing for purity and potency, and unlike many brands found on store shelves, professional brands undergo routine testing that monitors consistent dose and quality of the raw materials and the finished product. These regulations ensure science, safety and effectiveness from a knowledgeable healthcare professional that can be trusted.

They are formulated by experts and contain a vegetable capsule or minimal nontoxic ingredients. Products are labeled with directions and checked for interactions with medications or other supplements.

Professional supplements are available through Naturopathic Doctors, Holistic Clinical Nutritionists and Dietitians, some chiropractors, some medical doctors usually board certified in nutrition. Nurses and pharmacists may also specialize in this field. I recommend DSHEA law (Dietary Supplement Heath and Education Act) and or CCN (Certified Clinical Nutritionist) credentials be added. Beware of the internet without guidance.

Before taking dietary supplements, get a full medical and nutrition assessment which is often covered by health insurance. Review the supplements you take with someone knowledgeable about nutrition, medicine, complementary and alternative health care so you do not risk your health or waste your money.

Marcie Millar is a registered dietician, licensed dietitian nutritionist, and is certified in herbal medicine and DSHEA law.

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Salinity is Eating Away Farmland Worldwide Every day for more than 20 years, an average of almost eight square miles of irrigated land in arid and semi-arid areas across 75 countries have been degraded by salt, according to the study Economics of Salt-Induced Land Degradation and Restoration,

by United Nations University’s Canadian-based Institute for Water, Environment and Health.

Salt degradation occurs in arid and semi-arid regions where rainfall is too low to maintain regular percolation of rainwater through the soil and where irrigation is practiced without a natural or artificial drainage system, which triggers the accumulation of salt in the root zone, affecting soil quality and reducing productivity. In the Colorado River Basin alone, studies peg the annual economic impact of salt-induced land degradation in irrigated areas at $750 million.

The cost of investing in preventing and reversing land degradation and restoring it to productive land would be far lower than letting degradation continue and intensify. Methods successfully used to facilitate drainage and reverse soil degradation include tree planting, deep plowing, cultivation of salt-tolerant varieties of crops, mixing harvested plant residues into topsoil and digging a drain or deep ditch around salt-affected land.

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Veterans Heal Through Agriculture Of the 19.6 million veterans in the United States alone, approximately 3.6 million have a service-related disability, 7.6 percent are unemployed and they collectively make up 13 percent of the adult homeless population, according to the Independent Voter Network.

Organizations worldwide are helping veterans heal their wounds through farming and agriculture. The goal is to create a sustainable food system by educating them to be sustainable vegetable producers, providing training and helping families rebuild war-torn lives.

Eat the Yard, in Dallas, Texas, was founded by Iraq War veterans James Jeffers and Steve Smith to cultivate fresh produce in community gardens. The two began organic farming in their own backyards for both therapeutic and financial reasons, and then slowly began to build more gardens in their community. They now sell their produce to local restaurants and businesses.

The Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) is working with veterans across the U.S. to transition them into agriculture.

The coalition partners veterans with mentors experienced in farming and business, matches them with agriculture-related job opportunities and organizes equipment donations in Iowa and California. FVC is helping former members of the armed forces in 48 states.

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Since 2000, Germany has converted 25 percent of its power grid to renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and biomass. The architects of the clean energy movement energiewende, which translates as “energy transformation”, estimate that 80 percent to 100 percent of Germany’s electricity will come from renewable sources by 2050.

Angelika Fritsch, a spokeswoman for the Department of Urban Planning and the Environment, says, “The more important result may be the provision of green infrastructure to absorb rain and flood waters.” Sea levels in the port city have risen by 20 centimeters over the past 60 years and are expected to rise another 30 centimeters by 2100.

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or more than 150 years, RidleyLowell Business & Technical Institute has been training thousands of young men and women for business careers. Established in 1850 by Daniel W. Lowell, the Lowell School of Business, in New York, consolidated in 1968 with the Ridley Secretarial School, which was founded in New York in 1936 by Earle D. Ridley. Today, Ridley-Lowell is one of America’s oldest private business schools in continuous operation, and is a family-run network of campuses under the leadership of current president, W.T. Weymouth, and Executive Vice President, Norma Weymouth.

With campuses located in New York, Connecticut and Warwick, Rhode Island, Ridley-Lowell students benefit from hands-on coursework and close instruction from experienced and supportive faculty in the following fields: administrative, massage therapy, information technology, legal, cosmetology, esthetics, electrical and HVAC systems,

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billing and coding. Curricula reflects the needs of a changing job market, and students acquire skills necessary for occupational growth, including resume writing classes, mock interviewing and assistance in job placement.

Governed by the Rhode Island Department of Education and accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools, Ridley-Lowell offers both day and night programs to meet the varying needs of students, whose ages range from recent high school graduates to those in their 50s and 60s. Students come to the school to learn a second career or to simply pursue a longtime passion. Class sizes are small—between seven to 12 students— which allow for individual attention.

Donna Gaudette, a massage therapy instructor at the Warwick campus, says, “We are a great option for students later in life who don’t want to feel lost in the shuffle.” Depending on the program, students are able to earn a certificate of completion within nine to 16 months.

According to Gaudette, students choose Ridley-Lowell not only for the programs, but for the instructors and their philosophies. “We encompass mind/body/spirit into the curriculum and encourage connectivity to the instructors, other students and to the school,” she says. “There is a real family dynamic and team environment, with students encouraging one another and instructors going the extra mile to assist students. What goes on in students’ lives matter to us.”

The Warwick campus community is growing steadily and is currently enrolling students for upcoming night programs, which begin in July, and day programs, which begin in September.

Tuition varies by program and financial aid is available to those that qualify. Anyone interested in learning more about a particular program is invited to tour the school and auditing classes is encouraged. As Gaudette reminds us, “It’s never too late to learn something new.”

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Nancy Somera is managing editor of Natural Awakenings Rhode Island.

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See the World Anew Conquering Addiction

by Glenn Ambrose

Addiction is a word that can inspire great fear in people; however recovery can inspire new life.

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lthough it is true that addictions can be dangerous and even deadly, it is also true that society has come a long way in the understanding and treatment of this disease. There is much hope in what previously was considered a hopeless situation.

Addiction can be defined as a persistent, compulsive dependence on a behavior or substance. It is a progressive syndrome, increasing in severity over time unless it is treated. Addiction takes many forms; some are obvious while others not so much. The more common addictions are alcohol, drugs, food, shopping, sex, gambling, relationships, nicotine, work, attention, isolation, exercise and the internet. Actually, the list is infinite since someone can become addicted to anything that they have an inability to stop once it has become detrimental in their life.

The problem with addiction isn’t the substance or behavior; it is the fact that people need to turn to those

substances or behaviors because life is unmanageable without them. This is the core of the problem.

A willingness to hurt or hinder oneself in order to fulfill a need can be contributed to a lack of self-love.

No one consciously hurts someone they care about, including themselves.

Although an addict may have varying levels of consciousness concerning what they are doing, they are not fully conscious of why they are doing it or how to stop. If a conscious “choice” could be made, they would choose peace over destruction and turmoil.

Walking towards recovery consists of getting a clear understanding of why turning to the addiction is necessary, shifting the current perspective and finding a better way of dealing with life.

This is done by looking at the present, processing the past and learning a new way to deal with the future.

Various people get caught up at different places along the way to recov-

ery. Sometimes it’s at, “What am I doing to myself and those I love?” or at, “Why am I doing it?”

Many times they get hung up at, “How do I stop?” until finally they reach a place of, “Okay, I’ve stopped but now what? How do I learn to live without the behavior or substance I leaned on so strongly?”

It is important to get an outside perspective to find the answers to these questions. Albert Einstein explains, “You cannot solve a problem from the same consciousness that created it.

You must learn to see the world anew.”

Previously for addicts, the processing of life and its dilemmas was done in a way that led the individual into an addiction. This is what they know; this is how they think. The treatment lies in learning new avenues of consciousness, a healthier way of looking at and processing life, and new ways of simply being.

It’s important to note that often people are able to connect more easily with someone that has experienced the common emotional turmoil that an addiction carries with it; perhaps with someone that has walked in their shoes and found a more successful way of existing.

Addiction is rampant in our culture and there is much work to be done in this area to help those afflicted as well as the loved ones affected. Fortunately, hope exists and so does recovery. The need people have for others creates an innate need for community. When affected by addiction, reach outside of one’s current paradigm to others that understand addictions and the process of recovery. There are many whose life’s mission is to help others recover.

To schedule a free Addiction or Holistic Life Coaching consultation, contact Glenn Ambrose at 401-380-6707 or GAmbrose.LES@gmail.com. The Life Enhancement Center is located at 2076 Nooseneck Hill Rd., Coventry. For more information, visit Life-EnhancementServices.com. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.

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athers are more involved in their children’s lives than ever before, embracing their roles of leader, nurturer and protector, and they’re reaping extraordinary benefits. According to a 2014 study published in the Academy of Management Perspectives, fathers that spend more time with their kids are both happier at home and more satisfied at work. Today, many mindful dads engaged in a natural lifestyle apply that same health consciousness to their parenting.

Support Mama. Natural fathering begins during pregnancy, with an informed birth plan. “Support whatever birthing decision the woman feels will provide her the most comfort and relaxation,” advises Dr. John Douillard, an ayurvedic chiropractor and author of six books, including Perfect Health for Kids. Hold her hand, rub her back, advocate for her rights and after the birth, support her efforts to breastfeed whenever, wherever and however long she wants.

“Fathers should recognize that the burden of care is clearly on the mother for at least the first year, so her opinions and wishes deserve special consideration and respect,” says Ben Hewitt, father of two, home unschooler and author of The Nourishing Homestead.

Embrace physical closeness. Bonding through nurturing touch is powerful and rewarding for father and child. A recent study published in the Journal of Perinatal Education found that fathers that practiced infant massage experienced significant stress release and bonding with their offspring. Wearing a baby or toddler

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in a sling, wrap or carrier is another comforting way to spend time together.

Co-sleeping helps foster a more natural sleep rhythm with a nocturnally hungry baby, while also offering another way to connect. “Any stress my family may have experienced during the day dissipated when we reconnected at nighttime,” Hewitt attests. “Looking back, I can’t imagine having missed out on that opportunity to be so close with my kids.”

Feed healthy habits. Natural dads are educated about both naturopathic and Western medicine to make informed choices regarding prevention and intervention. Douillard applies the ayurvedic principle of seasonal eating in order to bolster the immune systems of his six children and clients. Cooling foods like fruits and vegetables in summer prevent overheating; warming foods like soups, nuts and meats in winter lubricate mucus membranes and facilitate fat and protein storage; light foods like leafy greens in spring detoxify the body. His experience is that when kids with robust immunity catch the occasional malady, its severity and duration are reduced, and natural herbs often provide a gentle first step toward recovery.

Douillard treats colds with a spoonful of equal parts turmeric and honey mixed into a paste. “Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory and antiviral herb that also helps liquefy mucus in the respiratory tract,” he says. For tummy troubles, he suggests offering kids an herbal tea of cumin, coriander or fennel.

Above all, parents must exemplify good health habits. “Eat better, exercise

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When dads are calm and present, they become a calming presence. ~Hal Runkel regularly, change your diet with the local season and your kids will follow along,” says Douillard.

Impart green morals. Earth-conscious parents teach their children how to leave a faint ecological footprint by supporting local eco-friendly companies, reducing the presence of toxic chemicals in the home and consuming and wasting less. However, wagging a finger and imploring kids to be ecofriendly is not enough; model helpful behaviors and illustrate the implications of their choices. “Instead of saying, ‘You should recycle,’ show kids online pictures of the giant flotillas of plastics polluting the oceans,” says Hewitt. Maintain an experiential dialogue about respecting, preserving and enjoying nature.

Encourage adventure and resourcefulness. “Historically,” says Hewitt, “children learned alongside their parents and community, immersed in their environment, an arrangement that allowed them continual opportunities to prove their own resourcefulness.” All dads, like homeschoolers, will find satisfying fun in sharing problem-solving, hands-on projects with their kids, like building a debris shelter in the woods, planting a garden, or using repurposed materials to engineer something with form and function.

Learning doesn’t have to be a hierarchical activity, wherein dads teach children, says Hewitt. “The opportunity to learn and explore together is powerful.”

Play. Hewitt encourages dads to look for opportunities to relieve kids of their often overwhelming and scattered schedules. “It’s incredibly important for kids and adults to set aside time for free play and exploration,” he says.

“Go outside with them,” says Douillard. “Make up games, goof off, run around, roll around and just be with them. It makes a world of difference in their lives.”

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“Fathering is a leadership role, not a management role,” says Hal Runkel, a licensed marriage and family therapist and author of the bestseller ScreamFree Parenting. “If I manage myself with calmness and clarity, I can lead my children to learn to manage themselves.”

Runkel says the first step is “committing to cool.” Find an anxiety- or anger-managing technique that feels natural, such as meditation, yoga, deep breathing, visualization, prayer or counting beads on a bracelet, and call on that skill to maintain coolness when challenged by a child, advises Runkel.

It’s a misconception that emotions need to be released or they will consume us, he says. “Emotions just are; it’s the thoughts about emotions that drive us crazy.” Learning to name, tame and befriend feelings through introspection and mindful exercises allows space for calm conversations with children to emerge.

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Lyme Disease:

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“perfect storm” is an expression that describes an event where a rare combination of circumstances will aggravate a situation drastically. A Lyme infection in someone with a poor immune system can lead to a perfect storm in some people.

It can suppress and stimulate the immune system at the same time, causing dramatic health challenges which affect the joints of the body. Many infected people have spinal, hip and knee pain, and it is also common for people to have multi-area joint pain along with swelling and inflammation. Chiropractors are considered the “first responders” for spinal joint pain so they tend to see people with Lyme disease. Chiropractic care can provide much needed pain relief for Lyme disease sufferers.

Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne illness in the United States. Mosquitoes, fleas, sand-fleas, lice, biting flies, mites and ticks are some of the vectors. Common symptoms associated with the disease are fatigue, fever, muscle aches, joint pain and swelling, swollen lymph nodes, bulls-eye rash and in some cases Bell’s palsy. Less than 50 percent of people develop a rash which usually occurs one to four weeks after a tick bite. A commonality is the feeling of getting a

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late summer flu with or without a rash.

The Lyme bacterium that infects humans is called Borrelia burgdorferi.

It’s classified as a spirochete, named after its spiral shape. It can move in and out of the blood invading various tissues throughout the body. This is one way it hides from the immune system, by getting out of the circulation. It can affect every tissue and organ system in the body, especially the joints. Lyme is often referred to as the great mimic, because it can symptomatically look like a number of diseases.

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Borrelia burgdorferi is considered a stealth pathogen because its pleomorphic, which means it can change its shape and alter its form like a shape shifter. This bacterium also has the ability to change its surface antigens or proteins to further become stealth in order to evade your immune system. It’s like a hunter putting on camouflage making him hard to detect in the woods.

These bacteria have also been known to produce biofilms where they can hide/ hibernate from the immune system as well as shield itself from antibiotics and other medications. These factors can make treatment difficult.

Initial Lyme detection is very important to avoid treatment delays. Any delay in treatment can cause havoc in the body and make it all the more difficult to eradicate. For most people the typical treatment is antibiotic therapy; usually Doxycycline. Some people make out well and others may suffer from a condition called chronic Lyme disease where they continue to have health related issues long after antibiotic treatment.

When it comes to the management of chronic Lyme patients, the biggest barrier to healing is the lack of posttreatment support. Chiropractic, traditional nutrition and natural medicine can support people that have chronic Lyme disease. This often provides great symptom relief and an all-around better quality of life.

Prevention is the best advice. Be careful when out hiking in the woods.

Wear clothing that covers the legs and dress in white so ticks that may have attached to your clothing can be seen.

Be sure to protect yourself with proper repellent when spending time outdoors.

Ticks can be as small as the period at the end of a sentence and most of the time are never felt. Use a repellent with Permethrin, which works best against ticks, and to avoid sensitivities, apply repellent on clothes before you put them on. Spray clothes outside, wait a few minutes so they can absorb the tick repellent and then put them on. This is a much safer way to apply repellent than directly to the skin.

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RETHINKING RECOVERY Holistic Approaches to Healing Addictions

by Lisa Marshall

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hrough 15 years of alcohol and prescription drug addiction, one prominent Virginia business owner tried it all to get clean: three inpatient rehab centers; talk therapy; Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), spending roughly $200,000 in the process.

“I would follow through for about a year, and then start to feel like I was on top of things and get complacent,” says the 52-year-old, who asked that her name not be used. She’d treat herself to “just one drink” and soon find herself in a familiar downward spiral. She last relapsed in October 2012. Three months later, she was on the interstate in the morning, a half-empty four-pack of mini wine bottles on her front seat, when she swerved and slammed head-on into a semi-trailer truck. She escaped her flattened car with minor head trauma, gratitude that her children didn’t have to “bury their drunk mother,” and a renewed will to sober up and rediscover happiness.

Today, she’s done just that, thanks to a comprehensive, holistic approach that included hiring a life coach that specializes in addiction, overhauling her diet, making time for daily physical and spiritual exercises and reframing her addiction, not as a disease she is cursed with, but as a predisposition she has the power to keep at bay.

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alcoholic father. Yet that only becomes a threat to me when I make a choice to ingest something that cuts the beast loose,” she says. “I work hard every day, using a whole bunch of different tools to keep that from happening again.”

She is one of a growing number of alcoholics and addicts reaching beyond the standard trifecta of 28-day rehabs, 12-step programs and psychotherapy toward an approach that addresses mind, body and spirit. More than 40 million Americans over the age of 12 (16 percent of the population) are addicted to alcohol or drugs, according to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at New York City’s Columbia University.

Yet the standard treatments yield lessthan-stellar success rates.

Sixty percent of addicts return to drug use within a year after rehab, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and only 5 percent of AA attendees continue with meetings after 12 months, according to AA research. David Essel, a Fort Myers, Florida, life coach who specializes in working with substance abusers, says that when examining all the data, only about one in 10 addicts or alcoholics that use conventional means alone are still clean after one year. Fortunately, because people vary widely in emotional needs and physiologies, other complementary options are also catching on.

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Mending Brain and Body Enter a group meeting for recovering addicts or alcoholics and chances are there will be a pot of black coffee, plus donuts or cookies. “Having poor eating habits is a primary contributing factor to relapse,” says Registered Dietitian David Wiss, founder of NutritionInRecovery.com, which provides nutrition consulting for recovery programs in Los Angeles. Because substance abuse can deaden appetite and many of the same neurological circuits that drugs and alcohol stimulate are also activated by salty or sugar-laden foods, newly recovering addicts tend to be ravenous and drawn to junk food. “After 30 days in treatment, people can gain 10 to 30 pounds. They often turn back to addictive substances they’ve abused to get their appetite back under control,” says Wiss. (Because smoking deadens taste buds, drawing people to seek out more intense salty or sugary flavors, it exacerbates the problem.)

In a subconscious attempt to get maximum stimulation of now-neglected reward centers in the brain, users often eat little most of the day, then binge later, leading to erratic blood sugar levels that can impact mood, further sabotaging recovery. After years of abuse, addicts also tend to suffer deficiencies of proteins and good fats—key building blocks of a healthy brain.

“The brain has been rewired due to the use of substances. Without healing it, you can attend all the meetings in the world and you’ll still struggle with cravings,” reports Essel. He starts new clients with 500 milligrams (mg) daily of the dietary supplement DLphenylalanine, an amino acid precursor to feel-good neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine. He also gives them tyrosine, an energizing amino acid said to quell sugar cravings. For relieving a craving in progress, he recommends 500 to 1,000 mg of glutamine, placed under the tongue.

Wiss says he generally recommends food over supplements, yet asking newly recovering addicts to also revamp their diets can be tough. “I wouldn’t expect anyone to make a big nutritional change in their first week of sobriety,” he says.

After that, he encourages small steps: Drink eight glasses of water per day. Eat three meals and three snacks to keep

blood sugar stable. Load up on fiber, which can help heal the gut and replenish it with healthy bacteria. Eat plenty of lean protein to promote production of feel-good brain chemicals. Load up on nuts, seeds, fatty fish and other omega-3 fatty acids that suppress inflammation in the brain and have been shown in some studies to quell depression.

Daily exercise is also key as Wiss notes that it “circulates our blood and gets all those healthy nutrients into our brain.”

Physical activities can also help fill the void and even provide a new sense of identity for someone whose selfesteem has been shattered, says Scott Strode, founder of Denver, Colorado’s Phoenix Multisport, which hosts group cycling, running and climbing outings for recovering addicts and alcoholics.

Strode kicked his own cocaine habit 18 years ago by immersing himself first in boxing, then climbing and triathlons.

He founded Phoenix in 2007 to help fill what he sees as a gaping hole in recovery support services—a place where people with similar pasts can gather and talk without dwelling exclusively on their dependence issues. He has since served 15,000 people in Colorado, California, and Boston, offering 60 free outings a week for anyone at least 48 hours sober.

“By being part of something like this, you can let go of the shame of being the addict, the junkie or the one that let down the family. Now you are the climber or the mountain biker,” says Strode. He stresses that Phoenix programs aren’t intended to replace treatment. Still, “For some, just that redefining of self may be enough. For others, it’s a powerful tool in a broader toolbox.”

Beyond AA

Co-founded in 1935 by an alcoholic named Bill Wilson, Alcoholics Anonymous now has 2 million members and has played an important role in many successful recoveries. However, its Godbased approach (five of the 12 steps refer to God or Him), a credo that alcoholics must admit “powerlessness” and its emphasis on alcoholism as a defining disease aren’t for everyone. Naysayers point to a 2006 finding by the nonprofit Cochrane Collaboration that states, “No experimental studies unequivocally

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n her book, Soul Recovery: The 12 Keys to Healing Addiction, Ester Nicholson offers a metaphysical take on the 12 steps. Here’s a look.

You are the Power. Through my conscious union with the infinite universal presence, I am powerful, clear and free. Through the realization that God is within me, expressing as me, my life is in divine and perfect order.

Restored to wholeness. Through my conscious connection with the one power, I reclaim my spiritual dominion and emotional balance. I am restored to my original nature of clarity, peace and wholeness. I am restored.

Complete surrender. I turn my life over to the care of the God I understand, know and embody as love, harmony, peace, health, prosperity and joy. I know that which I am surrendering to, and I do so absolutely. Knowing that this power is the very essence of my being, I say with my whole heart and mind: Thy will be done.

An examined life. Through my absolute surrender and conscious connection to the one power and presence, I courageously, deeply and gently search within myself for all thought patterns and behaviors that are out of alignment with love, integrity, harmony and order.

Living out loud. I claim the courage and willingness to share the exact nature of my mistakes with another spiritual being. I am heard with compassion, unconditional love and wisdom. In this loving vibration, clarity, peace and balance are restored.

Honoring the inner child. I am now ready to release all thought patterns and behaviors

unlike my true nature, which is wholeness. I free-fall into the loving presence of spirit within, and allow it to heal every known and unknown false belief. I am transformed by the renewal of my mind.

Never give up. In loving compassion for every aspect of my being, I humbly surrender to the love of spirit. I know myself as a perfect expression of life. I surrender all, and I am restored to the life I am created to live.

Willingness. I acknowledge the people I have offended based on false beliefs, fear, doubt and unworthiness. I am willing to go to any lengths to clean up my side of the street.

Cleaning up the wreckage. Backed by all the power of the universe, I lovingly, directly and honestly make amends in a way that supports the highest good of all concerned.

Spiritual maintenance. I am in tune with my inner self. With integrity, love and self-compassion, I acknowledge my mistakes and continue to clean up the mistakes of my past and present.

Conscious contact. Through daily prayer and meditation, I deepen my conscious connection to the divine and experience the fullness of the universal presence as the dynamic reality of my life.

Loving service. Through my awakened consciousness, I am now prepared to carry the message of truth out into the world. I am now a clear channel to support the awakening of others to their true identity of wholeness.

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demonstrated the effectiveness of AA or 12-step approaches for reducing alcohol dependence or problems.”

Such concerns have prompted some alternative recovery fellowships, including Moderation Management (Moderation.org), which helps people that want to drink less; and Smart Recovery (SmartRecovery.org), which supports an ethos of self-empowerment via cognitive behavioral therapy, nutritional changes and group discussions. Other programs focus on renewing the soul by applying metaphysical practices to the traditional 12 steps.

“The conventional 12 steps talk about a higher power outside of you,” says Ester Nicholson, a singer, author and addictions counselor. In her book Soul Recovery: 12 Keys to Healing Addiction, she describes a descent into crack cocaine addiction beginning in her teens, and the long climb out of it.

At first, she says, the 12 steps helped her break free of what she calls the “spiritual malady, mental obsession and physical allergy,” that is addiction. But after a decade of being clean, followed by a nearrelapse, she discovered meditation and other spiritual practices. “I realized that this higher power can restore me to sanity, but the higher power is actually within me.

I found this wonderful bridge between the 12 steps and universal spiritual principals, and it is rocking my world.”

Patti Lacey, 54, an Essel client, likewise found lasting sobriety by extending her toolbox, learning to focus not only on past pain, but on bringing forth her best self. According to the International Coach Federation, which reports an uptick in interest in recovery coaching, a coach helps to establish individual goals and map a journey to success.

Two years into recovery, Lacey still takes her supplements daily, rises at dawn to meditate, attends 12-step meetings and is part of a nondenominational church community. She also regularly meets with her coach to report progress and update goals, including getting a handle on her finances, a frequent casualty of addiction.

“Everybody’s journey is different,” Lacey confirms. “What I needed was someone to tell me exactly what to do in the beginning, and then be around to hold me accountable. That changed everything.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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Complementary Healing Tools

by Lisa Marshall Ear acupuncture: Since 1974, addiction specialists have used an ear acupuncture needling protocol to ease cravings, decrease anxiety and improve sleep during withdrawal.

Numerous published studies in The Lancet, the Archives of Internal Medicine and others support its efficacy.

More than 1,000 U.S. programs now use it, according to the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (AcuDetox.com).

Neurofeedback: Also known as EEG biofeedback, this technique uses electroencephalography sensors attached to the head to enable someone to observe their own brain wave activity on a computer and learn to intentionally alter it via visualization and relaxation techniques (isnr.net).

Aromatherapy: Life coach David Essel recommends three aromatherapy oils to clients in recovery: lavender, a relaxant; lemon grass, for energy; and frankincense, a mood-balancer.

Ibogaine: This psychoactive brew derived from the West African shrub Tabernanthe iboga has been used

ceremonially for centuries. In the 1960s, an opioid addict accidentally discovered that after experiencing an intense, four-to-eight-hour dreamlike “trip”, his cravings for heroin ceased.

Deborah Mash, Ph.D., a professor of neurology and molecular and cellular pharmacology at the University of Miami, traveled to Amsterdam in the early 1990s to see if there was any truth to such cases.

“I saw a man that was on heroin and cocaine and addicted to benzodiazepines undergo detox with no withdrawal signs, and in 36 hours look like a new person,” she recalls. She has been studying it ever since. The drug is believed to serve as an addiction interrupter, acting on opioid receptors in the brain to quell withdrawal symptoms. Some describe it as “resetting the brain” to a pre-addicted state.

Ibogaine is illegal in the U.S. Some offshore clinics are providing it, but Mash warns that some are unscrupulous, so buyer beware. (ClearSkyIbogaine.com offers medically supervised Ibogaine therapy in Cancun, Mexico).

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Change Your Intention and Change Your Life

by Stewart Campbell and Sherry Kachanis

“Change your thoughts and you change your world” – Norman Vincent Peale

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any are familiar with the saying “What you can perceive, you can achieve.” Fundamentally, all actions occur in the mind before they ever come to be. Simply put, all actions, no matter how complex or simple, begin as thought, or more specifically, as the energy of the mind.

Knowing this, intention then becomes everything; all thoughts and the outcome of those thoughts, and actions, are a direct result of our intentions.

Intention is the driving force behind all of this.

Sometimes, Things Work Out For Me. Why? Clarity and focusing on what is wanted rather than what is not wanted, allows one to achieve a desired outcome. Seeing in the mind’s eye that which is desired helps individuals stay on target and accomplish what is necessary to meet a goal. Conversely, focusing on what is unwanted can sometimes bring on the very thing one feared might happen. In both cases, what was perceived, or conceived, came to fruition, so what is the difference? Is it simply a case of the power of positive thinking, or is there something deeper at work?

The answer is twofold. Yes, the power of positive thinking is important, but without understanding how linguistic patterns program and reinforce thoughts through one’s subconscious mind, individuals get “stuck” in the conscious rationalizations and remain in what is known as a “nested loop”, or repetitive behavior, unable to move forward.

Thus, the difference comes when true desire and commitment combine

for a change that comes from within oneself, not from an outside source.

conscious mind, thereby effecting permanent change. People learn the cause for their actions rather than becoming stuck at effect, or the reasons, justifications and excuses. Answers that have always been there within are found.

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Today’s rates of male infertility and sexual dysfunction suggest that low testosterone is rapidly becoming a national problem.

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ohns Hopkins School of Medicine epidemiologists estimate that 18.4 percent of all American men over the age of 20, totaling 18 million, have reported experiencing erectile dysfunction. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 7.5 percent of all sexually experienced men under 45, or more than 4 million, have consulted a fertility doctor, suggesting it’s a serious problem among younger men.

“Both erectile dysfunction and infertility reflect elements of lifestyle choices, especially obesity, smoking and exposure to environmental toxins,” says Naturopath James Occhiogrosso, of Fort Myers, Florida, author of Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life: A Guide to Causes and Natural Solutions for Prostate Problems and ProstateHealthNaturally.com. He says there are many ways to address low testosterone, a factor in both issues, and a healthy diet is crucial for healthy sexual function in both men and women.

Some foods can help, while others can hinder a man’s sexual vitality, advises Craig Cooper, of Newport Beach, California, founder of the CooperativeHealth network of men’s health websites and author of Your New Prime: 30 Days to Better Sex, Eternal Strength, and a

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Kick Ass Life After 40. He identifies key no-nos that decrease testosterone as eating excess sugar, drinking excessive alcohol and being sedentary. Here are the best foods for increasing testosterone.

Shrimp: Like fatty fish, this tiny crustacean is one of nature’s few food sources of vitamin D, which Harvard School of Public Health research confirms is linked to testosterone levels.

Four ounces of shrimp contain 162 IU (international units), about 40 percent of recommended daily intake.

Oysters, red meat and pumpkin seeds: All of these are rich sources of zinc, which Cooper notes has a direct link to higher testosterone levels. He cautions, however, that too much zinc can cause its absorption to diminish.

Men need 11 milligrams (mg) of zinc a day. Oysters are considered a food of love for a reason: One shelled oyster contains 12.8 mg of zinc. Pumpkin seeds are zinc powerhouses with 7 mg in 3.5 ounces. By comparison, 3 ounces of beef liver or dark chicken meat deliver 4.3 mg and 2.4 mg, respectively.

Lean, grass-fed beef, tuna and nuts: These are high-quality sources of omega-3 fatty acids. “Without obtaining at least 20 percent of our daily calories from fat (no less than 15 percent) we can’t function at optimum capacity, as hormones are produced through the components of dietary fats, including the sex hormones like testosterone,” advises Virginia Beach, Virginia, Registered Dietitian Jim White, a spokesman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “A diet high in carbohydrates

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and too much dietary fat—more than 35 percent—will cause a gain in body fat, which can decrease testosterone levels. Balance is the key.”

Brocco i ca i ower and ca bage: Cruciferous vegetables are rich sources of indole-3-carbinol, which helps both balance testosterone and estrogen, and neutralize excess estrogen in men and women, says Occhiogrosso. Yes, men have estrogen, too, just less than women, and too much blocks testosterone production.

Red grapes: This whole food is a good source of resveratrol and proanythocyanidin, which block harmful estrogen production, says White. Excess estrogen production spurred by eating foods like soy and flax and the growth

PERSONAL HORMONE PROFILE

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ealth counselor James Occhiogrosso says it’s essential to know a man’s entire hormone profile, not just testosterone levels, to understand the best way to treat problems.

A hormone panel should include blood and/or saliva tests of the following: ✔ Testosterone ✔ Free testosterone ✔ SHBG (sex hormone binding globulin) ✔ Progesterone and estradiol (hormones not only present in women) ✔ DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone), a precursor, or foundational hormone, that produces both estrogen and testosterone

hormones contained in big agriculture’s meat and dairy products lowers testosterone production in men.

Strawberries: Due to their cortisollowering vitamin C, all berries help reduce stress, including when hormones are released during a heavy workout that can hamper testosterone production. One study published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine confirms that more cortisol equals less testosterone; another in the World Journal of Men’s Health shows that high cortisol lowers sex drive and results in delayed ejaculation. Plus, two Brazilian studies showed animals with the highest vitamin C intake had the highest sperm counts among study subjects.

Another good cortisol fighter is the allicin in garlic.

Pomegranates: Occhiogrosso likes pomegranates for building testosterone levels. An impressive study from the International Journal of Impotence Research showed that the performance of 47 percent of the impotent male study participants improved after consuming a daily glass of pomegranate juice for four weeks.

“Food is always the first choice when I’m treating men with testosterone and fertility issues,” says Occhiogrosso. “It’s often effective without the dangers of testosterone injections.”

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous health books, including Food Is Medicine: 101 Prescriptions from the Garden.

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Body Building Doesn’t Build Testosterone

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any people think that bodybuilders define he-man muscles by producing huge amounts of testosterone. Not so, says Naturopath James Occhiogrosso, who specializes in men’s health. “Bodybuilders consume huge amounts of protein to build muscles,” he says. “When a man’s pumping 100 to 150 grams of protein into his body every day, he will actually produce less testosterone.” For healthy testosterone levels, he recommends that a man derive a maximum of 25 percent of his daily calories from protein.

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Walking The Cat Harness a Curious Cat for a Lively Stroll

by Sandra Murphy

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ats live longer these days, due to improved food, regular veterinary care and indoor living, but there’s another aspect of health to consider. To thrive, cats need mental and physical stimulation, which outdoor adventures naturally deliver.

“Leash walking’s a great way for cats to get fresh air, exercise and explore,” says Utica, New York, Veterinarian Debra M. Eldredge, author of Cat Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook. Kitty’s senses are activated in such expanded horizons. For trips outside the yard, Eldredge advises, “Choose your places and times; you don’t want to mingle with joggers and skateboarders.”

Cats have definite preferences. “Jagger walks around the block with my husband, Rob,” says Anna Easteden, an actress in Los Angeles. Jagger has no problems with dogs he meets, but not all cats are so tolerant. “Star walks only in the yard, companioned by Fuzzy and Boots.” All four are microchipped in case of an escape.

Carrie Aulenbacher, of Erie, Pennsylvania, author of The Early Bird Café, first got her cat Daisy used to a harness indoors before venturing outside. “Now he runs to the door and meows to go out,” she says. Daisy’s been hiking for 10 years. View some of his adventures at Tinyurl.com/DaisyTheHikingCat. Boston insurance underwriting assistant, cat blogger and artist Koshka Koh routinely walks her Abyssinian therapy cat, Jake. “We can’t hurry. People ask questions and want to pet him. They say, ‘I wish my cat could do that.’”

Good to Know Tips The Best Friends Animal Society, in Kanab, Utah, averages 625 cats in residence and Society Manager Michelle Warfle supports an enriched environment. “We teach as many cats as possible to leash walk,” she says. Her tips include: Don’t

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progress too quickly, keep walks fun and use a harness, not the collar. Warfle’s own cat, Earl, hikes about two miles before tiring. A backpack-like pet carrier lets a feline take a break.

Adapt the walk’s length or location to a pet’s age and physical limitations, such as arthritis. “Jabez always loved to walk on Ventura’s wet sandy beaches,” says Californian Kac Young, a naturopath with a Ph.D. in natural health. “His second choice was a trip to Home Depot to ride in the cart.”

Now 18, Jabez doesn’t travel as often.

Routinely check kitty’s neck, tail, stomach and inner thighs to pick off fleas and ticks after an outing before they become a bigger problem. (For an infestation of fleas, comb the cat with natural dishwashing detergent and water to drown them and rinse kitty afterward.) Pet-grade diatomaceous earth is safe to rub into her fur and bedding.

Consider yard plants like mint, lemongrass, sage and lavender to repel bugs. Multiple studies suggest catnip, which kitty can roll in, may be an even more effective mosquito repellant than the toxic DEET (mosquitoes spread heartworm).

Cat companions agree that when kitty explores a blade of grass or pounces on a blowing leaf, it presents a delightful opportunity to be in the moment. A change of pace benefits those on both ends of the leash.

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Proceed slowly. n A collar is for ID tags, not walking—a cat can wiggle out of a collar. A harness, properly fitted at the pet supply store, is best. Designate a comfortable, padded, wider harness solely for walking, not to restrain the cat in the car (a crate is safer).

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n Let a cat see and smell the harness before putting it on.

Small treats help. Don’t let the cat bat it like a toy. Put the harness on for short spans each day until he’s used to it—cats tend to fall over, “paralyzed”, when it’s first introduced. n After the harness has been worn comfortably, add the leash and let him drag it around in an enclosed outdoor space.

Never use a flexi-lead/retractable leash. A six-foot bungee (stretchy) or woven leash allows space to explore without getting tangled in a bush or beyond reach. n Leash walk around the house without pulling, yanking or dragging—just do some pet-paced walking. n Don’t force the next step, because the outdoors can be a big, scary place; most cats need to observe first before exploring. n Use lots of praise and treats.

Darlene Arden is a certified animal behavior consultant from Boston and author of The Complete Cat’s Meow and Beautiful Cats.

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Yoga for the Bros Men Find it Builds All-Around Fitness

by Meredith Montgomery

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ive thousand years ago, most yoga teachers and students were men.

Today, of the 15 million American practitioners, less than a third are males.

However, this figure has increased in the past decade, with teachers in some areas reporting a balanced ratio of men and women in their classes.

Yet, even as professional athletes add yoga to their training regimen, Power Yoga founder Bryan Kest, in Santa Monica, California, points out, “To the mainstream man, yoga is not masculine. You see men in ballet performances, but it doesn’t mean men are attracted to ballet.”

Eric Walrabenstein, founder of Yoga Pura, in Phoenix, agrees. “To achieve the widest adoption of the practice, we need to shift away from the notion that yoga is a physical exercise primarily for women, to one that embraces yoga’s holistic physical, mental and emotional benefits for anyone regardless of gender.”

i e Benefits Physically, yoga can complement traditional workout routines by increasing flexibility, strength and balance, and also play a role in pain management and injury prevention. Kest says, “Yoga is the best fitness-related activity I know of, but the tone and shapeliness that results is a byproduct. The focus is on balance and healing.”

He encourages students to challenge themselves without being extreme. “The harder you are on anything, the faster you wear it out. If our objective is to both last as long and feel as good as possible, it makes no sense to push hard. Instead we should be gentle and sensitive in our practice.”

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says Kreg Weiss, co-founder of My Yoga Online (now on Gaiam TV), from Vancouver. He emphasizes the importance of modifying poses as needed during classes and notes that doing so takes vulnerability that doesn’t come naturally to most men. “If you find yourself shaking while holding downward dog, allow yourself to go down to the floor without worrying about what others will think.”

Societal pressures of masculinity sometimes dictate who a man thinks he should be. Breaking through such barriers enables a man to be relaxed with himself and unafraid as, “It changes what goes on off the mat, too,” observes Weiss.

Bhava Ram (née Brad Willis), founder of the Deep Yoga School of Healing Arts, in San Diego, points out, “Men need yoga because it helps us deal better with stress and emotional issues.

When we have more inner balance, we show up better for ourselves, spouses, friends and loved ones.”

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As modern science begins to document yoga’s healing effects, it’s being used in treatment plans for conditions ranging from addiction and trauma to multiple sclerosis and cancer. Ram was a Type A aggressive reporter and network war correspondent and, “Like many men with similar personality types, I struggled with anger and control issues. I had no interest in yoga; it seemed strange and unnecessary to me,” he recalls.

After a broken back, that ended his journalism career, failed surgery, advanced cancer and dependance on prescription drugs, he found himself facing death. Inspired by his young son to take control of his health, he

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After two years of dedicated practice, Ram says he turned 80 pounds of physical weight and 1,000 pounds of emotional toxins into gratitude, forgiveness and loving kindness. “I left 90 percent of my back pain behind and the cancer is gone.”

Kest explains that yoga’s significant therapeutic value is based on its capacity to reduce stress and its effects, while teaching and strengthening techniques to cope with it. “Ninety percent of the stress we put on our bodies originates in the stress we put on our minds,” he says.

“If you want to be healthy, you have to look at mental fitness, not just the size of your biceps or the strength of your cardiovascular system. It’s calmness and peacefulness of mind that matter.”

Tips for First-Timers

Weiss urges men new to yoga to take time to find the right class. “When men that can’t touch their toes walk into some preconceived notion of a class full of women Om-ing, they feel apprehensive and the experience does them no service.” Regardless of one’s state of fitness, it’s important to start slowly, with a focus on the breath. “If you don’t have a good foundation, you can miss a lot of yoga’s benefits. Seek teachers with a solid yoga background educated in anatomy.”

Walrabenstein recommends that firsttimers find a class that meets their expectations of targeted benefits. “Remember that yoga is supposed to serve you in enabling your best life possible. If for you that means a vigorous workout, go for it. Even the most physically-oriented yoga styles can carry profound mental and spiritual benefits—and can lead to a deeper, more rewarding practice over time.”

Arrive early to class to get settled and talk with the teacher about physical status, potential limitations or other concerns.

Yoga is practiced barefoot and clothing should be loose and comfortable, allowing the body to sweat and move.

Walrabenstein reminds men to have fun. “Yoga, like anything, can be awkward at first. Make space for your learning curve and remember, no one in class is judging you.”

Meredith Montgomery, a registered yoga teacher, publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

Adaptations for Peak Performance

by Nancy Somera

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The Aging Athlete

by Rick Spates

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ging is inevitable, even for athletes. Whether in their 20s, 70s, or somewhere in between, people’s bodies are constantly changing requiring a shift in training to maintain or attain optimal performance.

Athletes are people trained or gifted in exercises or contests involving physical agility, stamina, or strength. They are participants in a sport, exercise, or game requiring physical skill. Aging is the process of becoming older; therefore, an aging athlete is someone that still enjoys sport and physical activity and continues to train at some level as they grow older. Their training doesn’t have to consistently be at the high level or intensity as when they were younger. Instead, it becomes more about maintenance and allowing the body to properly recover.

Most athletes work hard to reach a certain level of conditioning and acquire skills that allow them to perform confidently in their sport. It requires discipline and a mental focus. As athletes age, they are reluctant to lose the physical and mental shape that they have gained through training. They resolve to keep moving and stay in shape, because they like the feeling and the quality of life it brings.

Why differentiate between an ‘athlete’ and an ‘aging athlete’?

It is unrealistic to believe that the same workout routines performed at one’s peak can be continued into later years. The body changes with age so workout routines must also change. Similarly, people can’t eat and drink they way they did in their youth. A common frustration among aging athletes is realizing that it has become more difficult to recover after workouts and weight is sometimes gained despite continuous training. Rather than giving in to the idea that we can’t be fit because of our age, find a new philosophy.

Update workouts and eating habits to properly nourish, fuel, build and recover the aging body. As the old adage goes, “Work smarter, not harder.” With some new found awareness and adjustments to training, it isn’t necessary for aging athletes to stop participating in the sports and activities that bring them enjoyment.

There is no need to settle into the rockers yet.

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o perform at a high level despite the aging process, follow these suggestions: Perform workouts above 80 percent intensity factor (just below and above anaerobic/lactate threshold) two to three times each week, rather than lots of long, slow distance. According to Joel Freil, author of several Training Bible books, such a change stimulates testosterone release and helps to maintain muscle mass.

Strength train to help build bone density and maintain muscle mass.

Freil suggests training that loads the legs, either with traditional strength training with weights or by walking or running several miles each week.

Such training should be done frequently and regularly but vary with the season. Research suggests that this will maintain or even improve the aging athlete’s bone and muscle health. Bone and muscle can be built regardless of age.

Get adequate sleep to assist in recovery. Younger athletes can make many mistakes in training and still perform at a high level. Aging athletes can’t. Freil’s rule of thumb: If you have to use an alarm clock to wake up in the morning then you didn’t get enough sleep. Go to bed earlier.

Be committed to giving the body the nutrition it needs to recover. This varies somewhat depending on the type of workout. Starch is needed immediately after long, intense workouts (more than one hour of intense training). Once short-term recovery is achieved, Freil emphasizes that athletes greatly reduce the intake of starch and sugar, and consume micronutrient-dense foods such as vegetables, fruits and animal protein.

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The teaching practicum includes a strong emphasis on the study of anatomy, physiology, the practice of asana, pranayama and meditation, the study of the chakras, and the teaching of methodologies including the art of sequencing, observing, assisting, partnering, one-onone teaching, yoga therapeutics, the ethics of yoga, the art of demonstrating, the business of yoga as well as ideas for creating community.

Students meet one weekend per month in September, October, November and December on Friday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students then have two months of independent study time for research, case study work or time to study with yoga teachers in a particular area of interest in January and February 2016. Monthly weekend meetings resume in March, April, May and June 2016, followed by an additional two months of independent study in July and August. The program concludes with four more consecutive weekends in September, October, November and December, culminating with graduation in December 2016.

Prerequisites include 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training completion, a dedicated yoga practice, a deep desire to learn more about oneself, a commitment to attend all weekend sessions as well as complete all assignments, and a strong desire to learn more through independent study and research.

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“Our bodies are not perfectly balanced,” Eddy says. “Our bodies compensate for our imbalances which cause tight muscles to get tighter and weak muscles to get weaker. The repetitiveness of running further causes challenges.”

Eddy, who currently is using yoga as a tool for injury prevention among runners, says it can help to strengthen weak muscles, lengthen tight muscles and improve range of motion. This class will introduce participants to runner specific poses and routines that can be used for all pre- and post-runs.

“Using the breath as a tool to focus the mind, relax the body and conserve energy will make you a better runner,” she says. “This class will teach you breathing techniques and will assist you in identifying wasted energy.”

Cost: $10 per session. Register and pay online at LaughingElephantYoga.com.

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NORTH KINGSTOWN Grace Yoga 35 Weaver Rd GraceYoga.org 401-829-9903

WAKEFIELD All That Matters 315 Main St AllThatMatters.com 401-782-2126 Live Purna Yoga 240 Columbia St JudePurnaYoga.com 401-439-5260

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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 Katharine Rossi and Paul DiSegna. $35. The Soul Purpose, 1225 GAR Hwy, Swansea, MA. 774-264-1329. JKReikiHealing@yahoo.com.

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Anusara Inspired Yoga Cumberland – 9-10:30am.

Enjoy some flowing and some holding of postures using principles of alignment to strengthen and realign the body. Use breath work and relaxation to complete the class. With Felicity Kelly, RYT. New students: $50/5 classes; $15/series. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland.

401-305-5319. TimeForYouYoga.com.

Barre & Sculpt – 9-10am. 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.

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

Info@FireseedCenter.com.

Svaroopa® Yoga Class in Cumberland – 11am12:30pm. Svaroopa® is easy to do and adaptable to your body’s needs. Try this style of yoga if you want to lose your stress and gain relaxation and peace.

No experience needed. With Maria Sichel, CSYT. New students: $50/5 classes; $20/series. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland.

401-305-5319. TimeForYouYoga.com.

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. Pre-registration necessary. $136/series of 8 classes; $20/drop-in. Blissful Moment Yoga Studio, 1006 Charles St, Ste 10A, North Providence. 401-742-8020. BlissfulMomentYoga.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 2 Kundalini Yoga with Karimba Kaur – 5:457:15pm. Kundalini yoga is a practice of innovative yoga techniques that prompts increased blood flow and healing energy to address a wide range of issues and challenges. $15 or member. Santosha Yoga Studio, 14 Bartlett Ave, Cranston. 401-780-9809.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 4 Gong Chakra Activation Event – 6:30-8pm. Come experience the vibrational field of sound where concerns, worries and obstacles are suspended, and the mind can float freely into new possibilities. $25 for one, $40 for two. Life Enhancement Center, 2076 Nooseneck Hill Rd, Coventry. 401-954-4674.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 5 Intro to Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy – 6-8pm. Also June 6 & 7, 10am-6pm. Anyone can attend. Within the cranial community “Biodynamic” is used to convey a core principle that the essence of life is not to be found in the cell or in the genes but rather in the living expression of the organism as a Whole. $375. SAMA, Middletown. 877-832-1372.

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An Evening of Past Lives and Soul Purpose Readings with Alexandra Hope Flood – 7-9pm.

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.

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HeartSpotYoga with Bobby Ducharme – 9:3011:30am. A 2-hr class for everybody. Relax and reduce stress. Integrate breath with joyful movement. Chanting, yoga philosophy and mindfulness included. Uplift your heart and spirit. $18/drop-in.

The Heart Spot, 700 Greenville Ave, Johnston.

401-231-0081. RBobby@TheHeartSpot.com.

Neuro-Linguistic Programming Free Weekend – June 6 & 7. 9:30am-5pm. Explore the relationship between how we think, how we communicate and our patterns of behavior and our emotion. Free. Lucidity Communications at Wyndham Garden Hotel, 220 India St, Providence. Register: 401-862-6082 or LucidityCommunications.com.

Your Stomach is not a “Waist Basket” – 10-11am.

Hypnosis group. Stop what’s going on when you continue to (and seemingly against your own will) make food choices that negatively impact your health and weight. $25. Holistic Margarida, 58 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich. 401-480-5938.

markyourcalendar Positive New Beginnings Psychic Fair – 10am5pm. Readers for $1/minute; all type of Healing Modalities $1/minute. Vendors with all sorts of great items. Store sale 20 % off of store item. Free.

Positive New Beginnings Holistic and Wellness, 877 Broadway, East Providence. 401-432-7195. pnbholistic.com.

Open House & Wellness Day – 11am-3pm. Please join us at The Holistic Heart Wellness Center for an amazing day of wellness. Check out our facility, and sample our services. Visit website for list of offerings. Free. The Holistic Heart Wellness Center, 659 Sandy Ln, Warwick. 401-441-8449.

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Reiki Level 1 – 11am-6pm. Learn Usui-style Reiki Level 1 with Reiki Master Ashley V. Learn chakra healing, meditation, and effects of Ascension and Planetary shift as well. Call to reserve spot. $115.

Ascension Nxt LLC, 1675 Cranston ST, Cranston.

401-228-8348. AscensionNxt.com.

WAVES into Aliveness – 1-5pm. Gabrielle Roth’s 5 Rhythms® of movement, a practice of awakening to the waves of energies that travel through all things. Come see what your amazing self brings forward. $50/online, $65/at door. Santosha Yoga Studio, 14 Bartlett Ave, Cranston. 401-780-9809.

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Meditation Night in Warren – 7-9pm. Join us for meditation. Mindfulness focus with hour discourse on topics to include methods, challenges and benefits followed by group meditation. With Shari Bitsis. Please RSVP. $10/class, $30/4 classes.

Spirit of Agape, 32 Cole St, Warren. 401-465-4249.

ShariBitsis@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 Meditation & the Brain: Our Link to Being and the Universe – 6-7pm. How can meditation help us unravel the mysteries of life? How can it grant us insight into why we are here and what is our true purpose? How can it promote human unity? Free.

Cumberland Public Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. 401-333-2552. sos.org.

HeartSpotYoga with Bobby Ducharme – 6:158:15pm. A 2-hr class for everybody. Relax and reduce stress. Integrate breath with joyful movement. Chanting, yoga philosophy and mindfulness included. Uplift your heart and spirit. $18/drop-in.

The Heart Spot, 700 Greenville Ave, Johnston.

401-231-0081. RBobby@TheHeartSpot.com.

Guided Meditation Night – 6:30-8pm. Guided meditation is used to help increase relaxation by creating joyful, happy images in the mind. Come relax, renew and energize. All learning levels are welcome. With Gladys Ellen. $10. Heavenly Hugs, 917 Warwick Ave, 2nd Fl, Warwick. 401-935-8451.

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Gifts of the Blessed Mother – 6:30-8:30pm. Come and study with Karen Paolino Correia with the gifts of the blessed Mother. $50. Positive New Beginnings Holistic and Wellness Center, 877 Broadway, East Providence. 401-432-7195. pnbholistic.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 11 Meditations, Meridians & Reiki – 6:30-7:30pm.

Kerri Sloat offers this healing session begins with stretches activating the meridians; followed by guided mediation and a relaxing shavasana with Reiki. Registration required. $15. Beloved: a yoga practice, 235 High St, 2nd Fl, Bristol. 404-787-8877.

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Angel Meet with Dottie – 6:30-8:30pm. Every other Thursday we come together to share cards and a guided meditation. Lots of fun. $10. Positive New Beginnings Holistic and Wellness Center, 877 Broadway, East Providence, Ri 02914. 401-432-7195. pnbholistic.com.

Detox Your Body – 7-8pm. Learn about a healthy new lifestyle, that includes a detox and/or weight loss program. All-natural, no GMO and helps you generate more energy. FREE. Ascension Nxt LLC, 1675 Cranston St, Cranston. More info, Ashley: 401-228-8348. AscensionNxt.com.

Messages from the Divine with Gladys – 6:308:30pm. A gallery-style event full of channeled messages for you & the group. Come experience the power of Divine guidance as you sit in the energy of the Archangels. Please RSVP. $40.

Glenn Ambrose’s Life Enhancement Center, 2076 Nooseneck Hill Rd, Coventry. 401-380-6707.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Reiki Second Degree with Myra Partyka – 6-9pm.

Also Sunday, June 14, 10am-5pm. This is open to all students who have completed First Degree Reiki and would like to use it actively in their lives. You will explore Reiki in greater depth and further expand your healing capabilities. Reiki I certificate required. $250. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield.

401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com.

Special Gong Bath Event in Westerly – 7-8:30pm.

Start your weekend with a gong bath for blissful stress release that will bring you renewed energy and vitality to enjoy all your favorite leisure activities. $30/ pre-registered, $35/at door. Life Essentials Wellness Center, 5 Railroad Ave, Westerly. 401-258-3952.

Joy@GongsOfJoy.com.

Three Mediums, Many Masters – 7-9pm. Experience three trance mediums working together to channel the Masters and answer audience questions about life and the universe. A night not to be missed. $30. First Spiritualist Church of RI, 83 S Rose St, East Providence. SpiritualistChurchRI.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Intro to Myofacial Release – June 13 & 14. 126pm. Courses provide an understanding of the structures, functions and pathologies related to neck, shoulder and back pain. We will be using a variety of bodywork techniques to address these areas including: myofascial release, active assisted stretches and NMT. CEs available. $275. SAMA, Middletown.

877-832-1372. TheNewportMassageSchool.com.

Magnified Healing with Gladys Ellen – 9am5:30pm. Become Certified to be a Magnified Healer with Gladys. This is a two-day class and you will be happy with the results. $150. Positive New Beginnings Holistic and Wellness Center, 877 Broadway, East Providence. 401-432-7195. pnbholistic.com.

Neuro-Linguistic Programming Free Weekend – June 13 & 14. 9:30am-5pm. Explore the relationship between how we think, how we communicate and our patterns of behavior and our emotion. Free. Lucidity Communications at Wyndham Garden Hotel, 220 India St, Providence. Register: 401-862-6082 or LucidityCommunications.com.

Lose Your Sweet Tooth Hypnosis Group – 1011am. Switch off your sugar trigger and transform your relationship with sweets at a visceral level. $25. Holistic Margarida, 58 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich. 401-480-5938.

Group Manifesting for Earth Hike – 10am-12pm.

Come join us for a hike in the woods as we group manifest for the planet. Will meet at Caratunk Wildlife Refuge in Seekonk, MA. $10. Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Ave, Seekonk, MA. To RSVP & for directions, Shari: 401-465-4249, ShariBitsis@gmail.com.

Reiki 1st Degree – 10am-4pm. Learn the history of Reiki, hand positions for treating yourself and others in the Usui tradition and will receive an attunement to channel this healing energy. $150. Intuitive Therapy, Wellness Boutique, 1300 Park Ave, 2nd Fl Yoga Studio, Woonsocket.

508-951-9828. Intuitive-Therapy.com.

Movement & Pure Chocolate for Women – 124pm. Intuitive flow is a movement practice for women, drawing upon the ancient wisdom of dance medicine, yoga, spiritual fitness, self massage, and sacred feminine embodiment. $45. The Women’s Well, Holistic Wellness Center, 934 E Main Rd, Portsmouth. 401-835-5683. TheWomensWell.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 14 Sunday Morning Gong Meditation Group – 10am-1pm. Viewing of a DVD on a spiritual health topic, followed by discussion, then meditation, and ending with a gong bath. June DVD: 6 Sensory Living with Sonia Choquette. $10 donation requested.

Village Wellness Center, 422 Post Rd, Warwick.

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

MONDAY, JUNE 15 Workshop Summer Series: Class 1 – 6-8:30pm.

Attracting SoulMate Relationships. Archangels can lead you to relationships that honor and support you. Come raise your spiritual vibration to attract healthy relationships. With Gladys Ellen. $25.

Heavenly Hugs, 917 Warwick Ave, 2nd Fl, Warwick.

401-935-8451. Heavenly-Hugs.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 16 Shamanic Journey Group – 7-8:45pm. Journey to a live drum as you practice modern applications of this ancient technique. Gain insight and understanding about yourself, your relationships and the world. With Katharine Rossi. $10. Fireseed, 194 Waterman St, 3rd Fl, Providence. 401-924-0567.

Katharine@SacredStream.org.

Table Tipping – 7-9pm. Come experience a unique form of physical mediumship where communication takes place through Spirit moving a table. You have to experience it to believe it. $10. First Spiritualist Church of RI, 83 S Rose St, East Providence.

SpiritualistChurchRI.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 19 The Healing Tree: Raphaelite Work – 6:308:30pm. Also June 20, 1-5pm. A workshop for healers and those who want healing, focusing on our stories about ourselves, our dreams, and impressions put on us by others. With M.R. Young, Mdiv. $150, $125 preregistered by June 14. Santosha Yoga Studio, 14 Bartlett Ave, Cranston. 401-780-9809.

YogaAtSantosha.com.

Awakening Through Drum Healing – 7-9pm.

Have you had a situation where you haven’t felt the same since? You may have experienced power and/ or soul loss. Shamanic drum healing returns parts to self, removes energetic blocks and restored harmony. $35/person; group format. Energy-N-Elements, 150 Adirondack Dr, East Greenwich. To register, Paul: 401-736-6500 or Paul@Energy-N-Elements.com.

Mediumship Class with Dawn Lorraine – 7-9pm.

Come learn about mediumship and how to develop your own intuitive abilities in this fun, no pressure class with medium Dawn Lorraine. Great class for any level. $20. First Spiritualist Church of RI, 83 S Rose St, East Providence. SpiritualistChurchRI.com.

Monthly Reiki Support Circle with Myra Partyka – 7-9pm. Join this once a month gathering to practice your skills in Reiki. Anyone is welcome who has taken any level Reiki Training at All That Matters with Myra Partyka. Donations welcome. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126.

AllThatMatters.com.

Night Sky Program and Viewing – 8:30-10pm.

There will be a short presentation on the sky including any celestial phenomena that might be visible in Northern Rhode Island, then outside viewing with the telescope. $10/person. New Dawn Earth Center, 75 Wrentham Rd, Cumberland. 401-333-1341.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 Peace of Mind in Everyday Life – 6-9pm. This will help to empower anyone to calm the emotional tides and find overall peace. Everyone will walk away with new insight and applications for everyday life. $40. Intuitive Therapy, Wellness Boutique, 1300 Park Ave, 2nd Floor Yoga Studio, Woonsocket.

508-951-9828. Intuitive-Therapy.com.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 18

Full Spectrum Class – 9:30-11am. The Full Spectrum Class attends to the full body with the use of the Yoga Wall. This practice may include standing poses, inversions, twists, backbends or forward bends. With Jude Monteserrato. $18. Live Purna Yoga, 240 Columbia St, Wakefield. 401-439-5260.

JudePurnaYoga.com.

Archangels Channeling – 6:30-8pm. Learn about the Major Archangels, who they are, and how to channel them. Ending with a guided meditation to maintain the connection to the Angelic Realm. Call to reserve. $25. Ascension Nxt LLC, 1675 Cranston ST, Cranston. 401-228-8348. AscensionNxt.com.

Crystal Kids: Ages 7-12 – 9:30am-12pm. With MJ and Debbee. Kids learn about crystals and rocks in their lives. Learn care, properties and uses of crystals. Bring your own crystals, leave with new ones and materials. $25. CreatIgo, 235 High St, Bristol.

401-793-0097. CreatIgo.org.

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Meditation Night in Warren – 7-9pm. Join us for meditation. Mindfulness focus with hour discourse on topics to include methods, challenges and benefits followed by group meditation. With Shari Bitsis. Please RSVP. $10/class, $30/4 classes.

Spirit of Agape, 32 Cole St, Warren. 401-465-4249.

ShariBitsis@gmail.com.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24

Gongs in the Sacred Garden Labyrinth – 1011:30am. Relax into your weekend as the healing sounds of gongs, and metal and crystal singing bowls wash over you, guiding you on a harmonic journey to inner peace and pure bliss. $25/pre-registered, $30/ at door. SunRose Farm, 495 Gilbert Stuart Rd, Saunderstown. 401-258-3952. Joy@GongsOfJoy.com.

Sound Healing Gong Bath – 5-6:30pm. Experience the resonant vibrations of the gongs, Tibetan and crystal singing bowls, drums, flutes, and other instruments as you relax and re-energize mind, body and spirit. $30. The Stone Barn at Allens Pond, 786 Horseneck Rd, South Dartmouth, MA. 401-258-3952.

Joy@GongsOfJoy.com.

A Visual Guide to Summer Wildflowers – 10am12pm. Some wildflowers like it hot. Join us for a power point presentation previewing Rhode Island’s summer wildflowers and brush up on your plant identification. $7/person. New Dawn Earth Center, 75 Wrentham Rd, Cumberland. 401-333-1341.

MercyEcology.org.

Happy Hour Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Slow down and savor the experience. This is what practicing yoga and enjoying Newport Storm beer have in common.

An all levels class followed by beer tasting. $20 cash/check only at the door. Newport Storm Brewery, 293 JT Connell Hwy, Newport. 401-849-3200.

InnerlightYoga.com.

Usui Reiki Level Two Class – 10am-6pm. Open to all students who are interested in learning Level II who have been certified in Level I. Will receive Reiki I Attunement, comprehensive manual & certification.

With Shari Bitsis. $200. Spirit of Agape, 32 Cole St, Warren. 401-465-4249. ShariBitsis@gmail.com.

Do You Believe in Fairies? – 1-3pm. Join us for fairy magic fun. All ages including 6-12; 3-5 with parent. Decorate your very own fairy door. Magical portal between this world and ours. Bring imagination. $25. CreatIgo, 235 High St, Reynolds School, Bristol. 401-793-0097. CreatIgo.org.

SOULstice Red Tent Gathering – 4:30-6pm. Sisters of all ages, come, gather. Nourish your body, revive your spirit, share feminine wisdom, and renew your innate feminine power, in the womb of The Women’s Well. Donation. The Women’s Well, Holistic Wellness Center, 934 E Main Rd, Portsmouth. 401-835-5683. TheWomensWell.com.

Summer Solstice 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.

SUNDAY, JUNE 21 Sunny Sunday Class for Father’s Day – 9:3011am. Expand the heart with love and allow your heart to shine. This class uses the Yoga Wall for opening the shoulders, deepen standing poses and backbends. With Jude Monteserrato. $18. Live Purna Yoga, 240 Columbia St, Wakefield. 401-439-5260.

JudePurnaYoga.com.

Eyelash Extension Training Class – 11am-7pm.

What is holding you back from earning top dollar as a 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. Please call. Diane’s Permanent Makeup & Eyelashes, 101 West Natick Rd, Accross from Warwick Mall, Warwick. 401-855-4333. DianesMakeup.com.

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MONDAY, JUNE 22 Art Therapy for Teens Group – 12-1:30pm. 6-wk group. Teens will use art and creative expression to increase self-esteem, manage difficult feelings, and develop social skills. $225. Portsmouth. Anne Schipani, ATR-BC: ArtTherapy22@gmail.com.

From Anxiety to Serenity – 5-6:30pm. 6-wk group exploring mindfulness, mind-body connection, and creative expression for more peace and balance. $200. Portsmouth. Contact: Anne Schipani, ATR-BC: ArtTherapy22@gmail.com.

HeartSpotYoga with Bobby Ducharme – 6:158:15pm. A 2-hr class for everybody. Relax and reduce stress. Integrate breath with joyful movement. Chanting, yoga philosophy and mindfulness included. Uplift your heart and spirit. $18/drop-in.

The Heart Spot, 700 Greenville Ave, Johnston.

401-231-0081. RBobby@TheHeartSpot.com.

Meditation as Medication for the Soul – 6:307:30pm. Inside us is an energy that can make us whole, physically, mentally and spiritually. By learning to meditate accurately, we tap into this energy.

Free. Mount Pleasant Libray, 315 Academy Ave, Providence. 401-272-0106 x 1500. sos.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 23 Nayaswami Asha in Providence – 6-8pm. Join Nayaswami Asha for a magnetic talk on Holding The Reins Of The Mind, one of the most difficult challenges we face. Donation. First Unitarian Church, 1 Benevolent St, Providence. Ananda Hopkinton: 401-524-4766. AnandaRhodeIsland.org.

Workshop Summer Series: Class 2 – 6-8:30pm.

Keep it Simple Silly. Don’t have time for yourself?

Can’t get out of your own way? Overwhelmed with have to’s and should’s? Learn to manage time and energy with the Archangels. With Gladys Ellen. $25.

Heavenly Hugs, 917 Warwick Ave, 2nd Fl, Warwick.

401-935-8451. Heavenly-Hugs.com.

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Kids Reiki: 6-12 Years – 12-4pm. Children will be will get in touch with subtle energy and learn simple methods of using Reiki, learn about energy fields, chakras and attunement with age-centered materials. $75. CreatIgo, 235 High St, Reynolds School, Bristol. 401-793-0097. CreatIgo.org.

Nayaswami Asha: Courage & Confidence – 6-8pm. Join Nayaswami Asha for a dynamic and inspiring talk on how you can create more courage and confidence in your life. Donation. Ananda Hopkinton at Grace Yoga, 35 Weaver Rd, North Kingstown. 401-524-4766. AnandaRhodeIsland.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 25 Shamanic Journeying – 6:30-8pm. Enter the place where creative inspiration springs forth to gain insight, healing and knowledge in deeply profound ways. Learn applications and expand your practice.

With Katharine Rossi. $15. Beloved: a yoga practice, 235 High St, Reyonlds School, 2nd floor, Bristol.

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

FRIDAY, JUNE 26 Monthly Gong Bath with Stephanie Marisca and Cathy Cesario – 7:30-8:45pm. Experience the vibrational healing of the bronze gong and Tibetan singing bowls. $20/pre-registration, $25/at door. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126.

AllThatMatters.com.

Fourth Friday Gong Bath – 7:30-9pm. Join us to experience the deep vibration and resonance of the gongs to clear, energize and balance each of your 7 chakras. Leave with greater clarity and inner peace. $20/pre-registered, $30/at the door. Breathing Time Yoga, 541 Pawtucket Ave, Pawtucket. 401-258-3952.

Joy@GongsOfJoy.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 27 Intro to Thai Massage – June 27 & 28. 126pm. Traditional Thai massage may very well be the most effective therapeutic bodywork your clients will ever experience. CEs available. $275. SAMA, Middletown. 877-832-1372.

TheNewportMassageSchool.com.

HeartSpotYoga with Bobby Ducharme – 9:3011:30am. A 2-hr class for everybody. Relax and reduce stress. Integrate breath with joyful movement. Chanting, yoga philosophy and mindfulness included. Uplift your heart and spirit. $18/drop-in.

The Heart Spot, 700 Greenville Ave, Johnston.

401-231-0081. RBobby@TheHeartSpot.com.

Usui Reiki I Training (1st Degree) – 9:30am6pm. Receive 1st Degree Attunement. learn energy anatomy, benefits of energy therapy, history of Usui Reiki, hand positions, and how you can use Reiki for self and others. With Gladys Ellen. $150 includes Manual and Certificate. Heavenly Hugs, 917 Warwick Ave, 2nd Fl, Warwick. 401-935-8451.

Heavenly-Hugs.com.

“Born to Lose” Hypnosis Group – 10-11am. Tired of gaining back the pounds you lose. When you release your weight instead of losing, it never has to go looking for you again. $25. Holistic Margarida, 58 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich. 401-480-5938.

Spiritual Readings Event x 3! – 4-7pm. We will have 3 readers including astrology, pet intuitive and spiritual card readings. Visit with 1 reader or all 3 for a special price. Readings will be 20 minutes each. $30 for one reading or $60 for all three. Glenn Ambrose’s Life Enhancement Center, 2076 Nooseneck Hill Rd, Coventry. 401-380-6707.

Life-Enhancement-Services.com.

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Celebration of Life Service – 9:15-10:30am.

Come celebrate your spiritual magnificence with inspirational music, affirmative prayer, meditation, lessons in the Science of Mind; children’s program and child care. Free. Concordia Center for Spiritual Living, 292 W Shore Rd, Warwick. 401-732-1552.

ConcordiaCSL.com.

Yoga on the Beach: South Kingstown Beach – 8-9:15am. Classes held: Monday and Wednesday, 8-9:15am; Saturday and Sunday, 8:45-10am.

Parking is free for the duration of the class. $16/ Yoga Pass/All That Matters membership. All That Matters, South Kingstown Beach, Matunuck Beach Rd, Wakefield. 401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com.

Gong Bath – 7-8:30pm. Join Gongs of Joy and Drumsong for a night of sound healing. The vibrational overtones help promote healing, clarity, inspiration and creativity. Bring mat, pillow and blanket. $20/pre-registered, $30/at door. First Spiritualist Church of RI, 83 S Rose St, East Providence.

SpiritualistChurchRI.com.

Yoga Class – 9:30-10:45am. Class consists of basic yoga poses with attention to breathe and alignment at a slower pace intended to bring an overall sense of relaxation while strengthening. $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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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 House & Dance Fest – 10am-5pm. A day of dance, yoga, sound and music to raise money for children with cancer. The Women’s Well, Holistic Wellness Center, 934 E Main Rd, Portsmouth.

401-835-5683. For details: TheWomensWell.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 30 Balance Your Chakras Hypnosis Group – 1011am. Align your 7 chakras for greater physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health. $25. Holistic Margarida, 58 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich.

401-480-5938.

SATURDAY, JULY 11 “Vampire” Foods Hypnosis Group – 10-11am.

During the day, all goes well. But come nightfall, out comes the vampire, wiping out all the healthy food choices you made in the daytime. $25. Holistic Margarida, 58 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich.

401-480-5938.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Shirodhara Therapy – Sept 12 & 13. 12-6pm. Learn how stream warm oil over the crown chakra, magnifying the senses, dispersing negative electrical impulses from stress, reversing imbalances such as insomnia and depression and rejuvenating the face. CEs available. With Karyn Chabot. $275. SAMA, Middletown.

877-832-1372. TheNewportMassageSchool.com.

Sunday Service – 10-11:30am. Come join our non-denominational family. Service includes guided meditation, guest speakers or mediums with messages, Reiki and healings. Free membership.

Free to attend. First Angelic Temple, at Positive New Beginnings, 877 Broadway, East Providence.

401-432-7195. AngelicTemple.org.

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

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

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

Sundays at Ananda – 10am-12pm. Join us weekly for meditation, chanting, inspiration, satsang, veggie potluck lunch. Healing Prayer Circle after lunch on 2nd Sunday. Paramhansa Yogananda’s teachings. Donation appreciated. Ananda Hopkinton, 40 Collins Rd, Hopkinton. 401-524-4766. AnandaRhodeIsland.org.

Restorative Yoga – 3-4:15pm. A yoga that calms and balances the nervous system. Especially good for stress/illness. Call ahead as class size is small for special, individual attention. $15. The Yoga Studio of BlackstoneRiverValley, 99 Pound Rd, Cumberland. 401-658-4802. TheYogaStudioBRV.com.

Anusara Inspired Yoga Cumberland – 9-10:30am.

Enjoy some flowing and some holding of postures using principles of alignment to strengthen and realign the body. Use breath work and relaxation to complete the class. With Felicity Kelly, RYT. New students: $50/5 classes; $15/series. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland.

401-305-5319. TimeForYouYoga.com.

Svaroopa® Yoga Class in Narragansett – 1011:30am. Release tension and stress in body and mind using easy, reliable poses led by Certified Yoga Teacher. Healing, restorative, therapeutic and meditative. Beginners welcome. New students: $40/4 classes; $19/drop-in. Heart Center Yoga & Wellness, 123 Boon St, Narragansett. 401-578-9182.

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Svaroopa® Yoga Class in Cumberland – 11am12:30pm. Svaroopa® is easy to do and adaptable to your body’s needs. Try this style of yoga if you want to lose your stress and gain relaxation and peace.

No experience needed. With Maria Sichel, CSYT. New students: $50/5 classes; $20/series. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland.

401-305-5319. TimeForYouYoga.com.

Kripalu Yoga in Cumberland – 4:15-5:45pm.

Experience breath work, simple stretches to warm the body and classical yoga poses that tone and strengthen, allowing your heart and body to release and open. With Paula Levesque, RYT. New students: $50/5 classes; $14/series. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. 401-305-5319.

TimeForYouYoga.com.

Forever Young: Yoga Over 50 – 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. $10. Holistic Margarida, 58 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich. 401-480-5938.

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classifieds FOR RENT 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 .

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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ACUPUNCTURIST to work Tuesday & Friday evenings, Wednesday and Saturdays and other potential days at our holistic health center. Must be comfortable with TCM style acupuncture, Chinese herbs and managing 1 -3 patents simultaneously. Show up, treat patients and get paid. Send resume and availability to Nicole Vanasse at: nikki@holistichealthri.com.

DISTRIBUTORS – Become an Acaiberri distributor. Health and nutrition interests preferred, but not required. Selling is also a plus. Potential distributors can contact Angelo at 401-497-0740, or email acaiberri@cox.net. Visit acaiberri.com for more information.

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.

Intuitive Flow for Women – 6-7:30pm. A gentle moon flow and movement meditation for women exploring the body through meditation, intuitive movement, breath work, gentle yoga, dance and self massage. $15. The Women’s Well, Holistic Wellness Center, 934 E Main Rd, Portsmouth. 401-835-5683.

TheWomensWell.com.

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

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. $10. Holistic Margarida, 58 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich. 401-480-5938.

Group Manifestation for YOU & Earth – 7-9:30pm. We visualize, play and develop scripts filled with positive emotions in order to group manifest for each other, people in need and the Earth.

Guided meditation format. With Shari Bitsis. $15.

Spirit of Agape, 32 Cole St, Warren. 401-465-4249.

ShariBitsis@gmail.com.

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Wunda Chair – 9:30-10am. The chair class utilizes our six Peak Pilates MVe chairs. The chair challenges all of the Pilates essentials: core strength, breath, balance and coordination. $16/class; package available. Rhode Island Pilates Studio, 622 George Washington Hwy, behind Lincoln Mall, Lincoln.

401-335-3099. RIPilatesStudio.com.

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Virtual Gastric Band Group Hypnosis – 7-9pm.

Weekly through July 21. This is not a diet, but a mind-shift change that will transform your relationship with you, your body, food and exercise, resulting in a healthier, fitter and trimmer you. RSVP; space limited. Call to determine if this program is right for you. Thought Alchemy: 774-991-0574.

ThoughtAlchemy.guru.

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

Meditation support and practice group. Come learn to tame your mind and reduce stress. Dropin. Donations to Friends of Maiti Nepal to end child sexual slavery. Laughing Elephant Yoga, 4372 Post Rd, East Greenwich. 401-398-2616.

LaughingElephantYoga.com.

Daytime Meditation in Warren – 10:30am12:30pm. Join us for meditation. Mindfulness focus with hour discourse on topics to include methods, challenges and benefits followed by group meditation. With Shari Bitsis. Please RSVP. $10/class, $30/4 classes. Spirit of Agape, 32 Cole St, Warren.

401-465-4249. ShariBitsis@gmail.com.

Restorative Amrit Yoga with Ganga – 3:304:45pm. Inspired by the wisdom of Amrit yoga, using gentle poses and adaptations for your body, as it is right now. For people of every shape and size and all levels. $15 or member. Santosha Yoga Studio, 14 Bartlett Ave, Cranston. 401-780-9809.

YogaAtSantosha.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. Pre-registration necessary. $136/series of 8 classes; $20/drop-in. Blissful Moment Yoga Studio, 1006 Charles St, Ste 10A, North Providence. 401-742-8020. BlissfulMomentYoga.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. Pre-registration necessary. $136/series of 8 classes; $20/drop-in. Blissful Moment Yoga Studio, 1006 Charles St, Ste 10A, North Providence. 401-742-8020. BlissfulMomentYoga.com.

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Svaroopa ® Yoga with Pat – 7-8:30pm. Svaroopa ® yoga is for every body. You will feel deeply relaxed in body and mind at the end of class. New students: $50/5 classes, $22/drop-in. Time for You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland.

401-305-5319. TimeForYouYoga.com.

Full Radiance – 9:30-10:45am. With Sara Davidson Flanders. Anusara class that infuses a full spectrum of asana, standing poses, arm balances, inversions, backbends and forward folds. $15/drop-in. Focus Yoga, 63 Cedar Ave, Ste 10, East Greenwich.

401-354-9112. FocusYoga.com.

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Guided Meditation Class – 6:30-8pm. 2nd and 4th Wednesday. First there’s a class relating to stress reduction/life management followed by a relaxing guided meditation. $10/person. Glenn Ambrose’s Life Enhancement Center, 2076 Nooseneck Hill Rd, Coventry. 401-380-6707.

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Meditations and Messages – 7-8:30pm. 1st and 3rd Wednesday. Come and enjoy a guided meditation.

Share messages after an enjoyable Meditation. $5.

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Svaroopa® Yoga Class in Cumberland – 7-8:30pm. Relax and restore. Enjoy a slow-paced class that reduces pain and boosts your healing. Svaroopa® poses release tension and adapt to your body.

No experienced needed. With Maria Sichel, CSYT. New students: $50/5 classes; $20/series. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland.

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Angel Meet with Dottie – 6:30-8:30pm. Every other Thursday beginning June 11 we come together and cards are shared and a guided meditation. Lots of fun. $10. Positive New Beginnings Holistic and Wellness Center, 877 Broadway, East Providence.

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Meditation is More Than You Think – 7-8pm.

Meditation equals health of body and mind. Will explore a variety of meditation styles from mindfulness to guided imagery. Come relax and open yourself up to a new life. Free. North Providence Library, Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence.

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

Forrest Yoga: All Levels – 4:30-5:45pm. Poses are carefully sequenced to develop core strength, create heat for flushing toxins and oxygenating cells. We will target specific areas of the body for healing. $15/drop-in. Focus Yoga, 63 Cedar Ave, Ste 10, East Greenwich. 401-354-9112. FocusYoga.com.

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401-335-3099. RIPilatesStudio.com.

Kripalu Yoga: Intermediate – 9:30-10:45pm. With an approach that yoga is for everybody. Nicole facilitates yoga asana, pranayama and inquiry. Allowing you to find your posture in the pose. Beginners welcome. First class $5; $10/drop-in. Beloved: a yoga practice, 235 High St, 2nd Fl, Bristol. 404-787-8877.

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Spiritual Cinema – 7-9pm. 2nd Friday. Spiritual movie showing is Wild with Reese Witherspoon. After the movie we’ll share viewpoints and gain clarity on lessons. $10/person. Glenn Ambrose’s Life Enhancement Center, 2076 Nooseneck Hill Rd, Coventry. 401-380-6707.

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Saturday Beach Yoga – 8:30-9:30am. Join us for yoga on the beach, in front of the Pavillion on First Beach to awaken body, mind and spirit amidst sea, sky and sand. Classes are all levels. Parking is free. $15/drop-in, $50/5 classes. Easton’s Beach, 175 Memorial Blvd, Newport. 401-849-3200.

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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. $10. Holistic Margarida, 58 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich. 401-480-5938.

Ananda Group Meditation – 9-10:30am. Start the weekend in the peace and joy of guided meditation and chanting. Join Kelly and friends. All Welcome. Donation. Meet at: 494 Anaquatucket Rd, N Kingstown. 401-667-7315 Ananda Hopkinton: 401-524-4766. AnandaRhodeIsland.org.

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Usui Reiki and Karuna Reiki Teacher North Smithfield, RI 508-612-7083 MoveYourEnergy.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 37.

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.

ORGANIC HAIR SALON ELAINE HEWITT

Master Colorist/Stylist Barrington, RI t ElaineHewitt.com

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

Let your imagination go— naturally! A full service salon that’s Certified organic for hair color, straightening/relaxing, permanent wave. No Ammonia, parabens, plastics or Thioglycolates.

Call today for an appointment! Like me on FB. 50% Off all new clients only.

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 22.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

SOUND HEALING

STEWART CAMPBELL, BA, M-NCLSÂŽ, Trainer-NCLSÂŽ (New Code Linguistic StrategiesÂŽ) NLP Practitioner, and Hypnotherapy CEO Lucidity Communications 35 South Angel Street, Providence, RI 401-862-6082 LucidityCommunications.com

Ready to effect change in your life?

Stewart is the first certified Trainer of NCLSÂŽ in America. NCLSÂŽ allows you to realize desired outcome at quantum speed. NCLSÂŽ addresses the root cause, not merely the symptoms of the Issue/Problem, allowing the individual to affect the greatest amount of change and move forward.

SHERRY KACHANIS LLC Sherry Kachanis 35 South Angell Street, Providence, RI 401-749-9640 SherryKachanis.com

Problems? Ready for change? Allow yourself to quickly resolve problems and develop strategies that allow you to live the life you desire by uncovering subconscious blocks that hold you back. Through New Code Linguistic StrategiesÂŽ - NCLSÂŽ, NLP, Hypnotherapy, and Reiki, Sherry inspires, educates and empowers you to make the choice to make change.

GONGS OF JOY & DRUMSONG

Joy Quinn Blum & A. Michelle t (POHT0G+PZ DPN 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 19.

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE 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.

Tough times never last, but tough people do. ~Robert H. Schuller RINaturalAwakenings.com

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.

WEIGHT LOSS

TIME FOR YOU YOGA

Maria Sichel, RYT, CSYT 2155 Diamond Hill Rd Cumberland, RIÂ 02864 401-305-5319 Maria@TimeForYouYoga.com TimeForYouYoga.com I offer private SvaroopaÂŽ yoga therapy sessions tailored to meet your needs. I am specially trained in treating pain - including back pain and neck and shoulder issues. Yoga Therapy is more powerful than weekly yoga classes and moves you more quickly toward health and well being. My students experience pain relief, greater mobility, improved sleep, easier breathing, deep relaxation, increased flexibility, and a deep sense of peace.

SHAYNA BRONSKY, PSY.D Integrative Psychological Healing 2905 Post Road Warwick, RI 401-633-4347

Did you know 75% of obesity is due to Emotional Eating and 98% of people who lose weight do not keep it off? With over 20 years of experience as a weight loss coach and 15 as a holistic health psychologist, I have assisted hundreds of clients reach and maintain their weight loss goals. Let me help you improve your health and cope more effectively with stress.

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 53.

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.

GRACE YOGA

35 Weaver Rd, North Kingstown RI t (SBDF:PHB PSH 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.

NATALIE SCHIFFER, CSYT 700

We Have an Inalienable Right to Know What We’re Eating

Cumberland & Narragansett, RI 401-578-9182 Natalie@YourInnerBliss.com YourInnerBliss.com

Over 10 years of experience in SvaroopaÂŽ yoga, offering small, personal classes with qualified, hands-on teaching. Receive the individualized support you need. Specially trained to work with you privately in yoga therapy sessions to help alleviate pain and injury in an organic, lasting way. Find yin, yang, restorative benefits and more in every SvaroopaÂŽ yoga class/session. Supporting you where you are and bringing you where you want to be. See ad on page 42.

YOGA & HOLISTIC HEALTH CENTER ALL THAT MATTERS

.BJO 4U t 8BLFGJFME 3* 401-782-2126 Info@allthatmatters.com AllThatMatters.com Choose from 45 yoga classes each week. Enjoy a variety of therapeutic health services. Experience workshops on yoga, meditation, self-care, selfdiscovery and the healing arts. See ad on page 40.

YOGA & MEDITATION ANANDA MEDITATION AND YOGA CENTER

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.

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