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100% of feedback confirming the discovery. He placed Doug Cornell said the copper millions of disease germs on copper. invented the stops colds if used “They started to die literally as soon as device in 2012. within 3 hours after they touched the surface,” he said.

“I haven’t had a the first sign. Even People have used it on cold sores single cold since up to 2 days, if they and say it can completely prevent ugly then,” he says. still get the cold it outbreaks. You can also rub it gently on People were is milder than usual wounds or lesions to combat infections. skeptical but EPA and they feel The handle is New research: Copper stops colds if used early. and university better. curved and finely studies demonstrate repeatedly that Users wrote things like, “It textured to improve viruses and bacteria die almost instantly stopped my cold right away,” and “Is contact. It kills germs when touched by copper. it supposed to work that fast?” picked up on fingers That’s why ancient Greeks and “What a wonderful thing,” wrote and hands to protect Egyptians used copper to purify water Physician’s Assistant Julie. “No more you and your family. and heal wounds. They didn’t know colds for me!”

Copper even about viruses and bacteria, but now we Pat McAllister, age 70, received kills deadly Dr. Bill Keevil: do. one for Christmas and called it “one Copper quickly kills germs that have cold viruses.

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omehow, I have been writing this letter every month for 11 years. I feel like I say that in September of every year, it doesn’t get any less astonishing how fast they all go by. It’s a great time to reflect and see how far we’ve come. In the beginning, I even did some of my own distribution, personally delivering to around 100 different locations every month. Spending the last few days of each and every month driving around rain or shine, sleet or snow, making sure the magazine was well placed. Looking back over the years, all that has changed and much that has stayed the same, both personally and professionally. I still pop in to different locations to check on the magazines, but now I have a great team of people ensuring the magazine gets to everyone.

Though I had no idea what the coming years would bring, I wrote this in my very first Letter from the Publisher in September of 2008, and it still holds true today: *** I am very excited to be bringing Natural Awakenings to our wonderful state. I have spent most of my life being committed to a more earth-friendly approach to life, whether it be a more tolerant approach to the people around me, a sensible approach to using the earth’s resources, or something more personal like the food I eat, inner peace, or the joy of a beautiful day. A year ago this September, I discovered Natural Awakenings, in Orlando Florida, while on a visit to family. I was so struck by the content, the layout and the message, that I knew immediately this was my calling. So here it is, the Rhode Island edition of Natural Awakenings and it is here for you, to keep you in touch with ways to better our lives and our communities. Each month we will publish practical information on health, fitness, family, pets, art, and much more. We hope you enjoy it, learn from it and rely on it as your healthy living resource guide.

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Wellness Businesses Host Weekend Open House in Johnston

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our businesses located at 1665 Hartford Avenue, in Johnston, will be offering specials throughout the weekend from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., September 13, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., September 14.

Receive 10 percent off at Evolve Nutrition & Vitality - Wig Boutique when setting a free consultation appointment. They will also give away free smoothie samples and a “happy” essential oil blend to the first 20 visitors each day, as well as hold a drawing for free cookbook.

Nails in Detail & Eclect-Hip Salon will offer a $45 mani-pedi appointment special and a free haircut when making a color service appointment during the weekend. Yoga with Lora specials include New or Long Lost Yoga Student Special consisting of three yoga classes for $25 and New Strength Training Special consisting of three sessions for $60.

The final business, Skinplicity, will offer appointments for $75 microdermabrasion with a non-surgical face and neck lift ($125 value).

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Whale Watching Trip to Benefit Greening the Sphere

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aise money for Greening the Sphere (GTS) by joining a group of Earth and cetacean lovers from 1 to 7 p.m., September 7, as they embark on Captain John’s whale watch boat in Plymouth, Massachusetts, for an afternoon of ocean cruising, sea creatures, goodies, door prizes and lots of fun.

“Last year we saw a lot of humpback whales all afternoon. They were traveling in small pods scattered around the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. We saw some surface feeding, plenty of flukes, fins and breaches. It’s a great opportunity to interact with nature, meet new friends and support Greening the Sphere all at the same time,” Founder Shari Bitsis explains.

Parking in Plymouth is a little tricky so carpools will be coordinated out of Seekonk, MA. If interested in carpooling, contact Bitsis (BitsisShari@gmail.com) as soon as tickets are purchased.

For more information on parking in Plymouth, visit ParkPlymouth.com.

Greening the Sphere’s mission is to inspire and implement creative solutions that educate and expand global awareness of the importance of maintaining a natural balance and respect of all species. This balance, when maintained, promotes a healthy ecosystem that can harmoniously sustain all living systems on the planet.

Cost: $50. Location: Captain John’s Boats, 10 Town Wharf, Plymouth. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Eventbrite.com/e/greening-the-sphere-group-whale-watchtickets-65234195234. For questions, contact Shari Bitsis at 401-465-4249 or BitsisShari@ gmail.com. See ad on page 39.

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Third Annual Healthy Living Community Event

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he Empowerment Factory will present the 3rd Annual Healthy Living Community Event from noon to 3 p.m., September 21, at Baldwin Elementary School, in Pawtucket. Created in 2017, this annual event is a celebration that cultivates healthy habits and creativity among local youth and their families. It is promoted through the Pawtucket Arts Festival to demonstrate the transformative power of the arts and to highlight the diversity and uniqueness of Pawtucket’s Arts Community.

Activities will include art-making and the display of art projects completed by students. There will many opportunities for experiential engagement, including jewelry making, painting, drawing, face painting, craft projects, storytelling, gardening, food, games and prizes.

This year’s event will showcase the expansion of the vegetable garden and related art projects that the youth created as part of the project. The installation of four community lending libraries will be highlighted. Each of these is a site-specific public art project made from re-purposed metal newspaper distribution boxes, and they will house books donated for use by the community. All of the work presented is associated with curriculum and intellectual property of The Empowerment Factory that is openly shared.

Community Partners for the event will include Neighborhood Health Plan, Pawtucket Credit Union, Natural Awakenings Magazine, LISC, DiPrete Engineering, PawSox Foundation, Shri Yoga, Pawtucket School Department, RISD, Pawtucket Police Department, Books Are Wings, Farm Fresh-RI and more.

Since 2014 The Empowerment Factory has positively impacted more than 3,500 local youth with the creation of after-school clubs and summer programs. The organization’s vision is the expansion of its established Creative Squad program, a literacy-based arts program for youth that delivers social emotional learning (SEL) through engagement in three core areas—creativity, self-esteem and civic pride.

Cost: Free. Location: 50 Whitman St., Pawtucket. For more information, call 401-365-1010, email Howdy@EmpowermentFactory. org or visit TheEmpowermentFactory.org. See ad on back cover.

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Join Musician Ben Carroll on a Sound Healing Journey

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hare in an evening Journeywork and Sound Meditation with recording artist Ben Carroll from 4 to 6 p.m., September 29, at A Touch of Light, in Burrillville. Carroll is a gifted and intuitive sound worker, a guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, instrumental artist, teacher and a perpetual student of music. At one time Ben Carroll during his journey through life, he was a former Universal Recording Artist with a successful music career that spans well past a decade. Carroll has sold more than a half-million albums releasing nine albums with Ra as a lead guitarist, two albums of instrumental guitar music, and three albums with The Hollow Glow.

For several years now, Carroll’s focus has been on using sound with crystal singing bowls and voice chanting coupled with group energy to strengthen intuition, facilitate healing, access higher dimensions of self and facilitate the recalibration and expansion of the mind/body/soul connection. His Sound Healing Journey work has had a profound effect on many that have had the opportunity to experience it. Preregistration is encouraged as space is limited and these events regularly sell out.

Cost: $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Location: 1991 Victory Hwy., Burrillville. For more information and to reserve tickets, call 401-568-2800 or email ATouchOfLight1@outlook.com.

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Fall Services Begin at CSLSRI

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n August 25, The Center for Spiritual Living Southern Rhode Island (CSLSRI) will begin its Fall Services at 11:30 a.m., followed immediately by fellowship. CSLSRI is a fun, loving and all-inclusive community welcoming people of all faiths and all walks of life. This is a place where people can discover prosperous thinking, attract new relationships and claim Rev. Celeste M. Warner peace of mind every day.

Its founder, Dr. Ernest Holmes, teaches that changing one’s thinking can change one’s life. At CSLSRI individuals will not only learn how to think differently, they will learn to attract and create the life they were meant to live.

Location: South Kingston Office Park, conference room, lower level, Bldg B 24, 24 Salt Pond Rd., Wakefield. For questions about the educational programs at CSLSRI or any of their services, call Rev. Celeste M. Warner at 508-904-0437 or visit CSLSRI.com.

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Encounter Encouragement and Other Messages from Loved Ones on the Other Side

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hen a powerful spiritual presence directed internationally acclaimed spiritual medium Roland Comtois to write down the messages he receives from the other side, Comtois decided to do just that with astonishing results.

Signs of Spirit: The Purple Papers and the Stories Behind Them presents the heartwarming stories of people who have received Comtois’ Purple Papers and confirmed that the messages are from their loved ones in spirit.

In this book, grief-stricken brothers or sisters receive actual messages from siblings sent through Comtois, along with stories of hope sent to children that struggle with the loss of their parents. Readers will feel the immense gratitude and relief that comes when messages reveal that loved ones in spirit are safe and at peace.

In the Purple Papers, broken relationships are repaired and emotional turmoil is released as one of the world’s most remarkable mediums delivers breathtaking messages from loved ones who passed away too soon.

Comtois is best known as an inspirational speaker, metaphysical teacher, grief counselor and author. His multi-faceted approach to teaching the concept of life after death allows the listener/student/reader to find their own healing path after a loss. The messages from beyond embedded in Comtois’ signature Purple Papers lightens grief and enables the paper recipient, still on Earth, to live with more understanding and interconnection.

Cost: $18.99. To purchase, visit Llewellyn Publications at Llewellyn.com.

Trial Hair Coloring with Elayne Hewitt

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airstylist Elayne Hewitt offers free consultations and a 50 percent discount for new color clients so they can test her service and determine if she is a good fit for them as a stylist. She explains every detail and every option so that the client understands the process, and so she can understand exactly what the client wants.

Hewitt exclusively uses an ethical and cruelty-free salon professional brand, established for the health of her clients and their hair.

Made in Great Britain, this range of ammonia-free (no toxic substitutes as in other ammonia-free color) hair color, care and styling products are designed to work harmoniously with one another and Elayne Hewitt within the optimum pH levels of the hair, to give her clients beautiful, healthy hair color.

This unique green science sets this product apart from other salon professional brands. As a result, Hewitt can do everything any other professional brand can do, but more naturally, ethically and without damaging the hair. She provides complete salon services, including straightening, permanent waves, cuts, foiling, bleach-free highlighting and more.

Hewitt’s specialty is color correction and bringing the hair back to health from other damaging and harsh products. She can correct the hair of people that have used box color, which is one of the harshest products a person can use due to the strength of the product so that there will be no color failure. She can bring the hair back from the damage from this type of product.

Location: Riverside, 462 Willet Ave, Riverside. For more information or to book a consulation, call 401-273-7005. See ad on page 15.

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The Colonial Navy of Massachusetts is Recruiting Members

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ife, drum, color guard and armed marine positions in the Colonial Navy of Massachusetts (CNM) are sought for all men and women over 18 years of age.

Experienced musicians are welcome; however, no experience is needed as beginners will be taught.

Organized in 1775, the Massachusetts State Navy was reorganized on December 29, 1967. Declared the official colonial navy of the Commonwealth, the Governor signed legislation authorizing the group to carry the colors and to wear the distinctive uniforms of the Commonwealth’s Navy of 1775. Now in the 52nd year, the CNM plays the music, wears the uniforms and marches to the cadence of the time period.

Today, the CNM is the only group of Revolutionary War sailors. They practice in Tiverton and Fall River, Massachusetts, and perform throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and visit other ports on occasion.

For more information, call a recruiting officer at 508-965-8948 or 508-679-3187 and leave a message, email CNM1775@ CNM1775.org, or visit their FaceBook page or website at CNM1775.org.

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Those in attendance will learn the seven steps in detail and learn how to create and cultivate a new partnership, achieving greater financial abundance, happiness and freedom.

McCarthy is a successful entrepreneur, investor, business strategist, speaker and author, who for the past 32 years has used sound business practices and spiritual principles to grow several successful multimillion-dollar companies. Now, she travels the country and teaches people how to use these same principles.

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Cold or unsupportive mothering styles can harm a child’s health into adulthood, Loma Linda University researchers have found. Compared to adults mothered in a “warm” style, adults that had been mothered in a “cold” manner had an average of 25 percent shorter telomeres, indicating faster cellular aging, a shorter life span and greater susceptibility to disease. The study was based on follow-up blood samples of 200 adults originally enrolled in cohort studies of 130,000 people starting in 1976. Those that described their mothering as cold tended to be overweight or obese as adults, with less education. A father’s parenting style had a much smaller effect and was not significant enough to impact telomere length, the authors found.

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For runners, food is fuel, and a new study lays to rest debates about which diet is best. Researchers at Leibniz University, in Hannover, Germany, recruited 76 men and women runners, divided equally between vegans, vegetarians and omnivores.

They had an average age of 27 and ran recreationally two to five times a week. The runners were asked to pedal to exhaustion on a stationary bike, and researchers found that all three groups had similar exercise capacity and power output, and similar lactate production during exercise. The researchers concluded that vegan diets were “a suitable alternative for ambitious recreational runners.”

Regular exposure to sunlight decreases the incidence of irritable bowel disease (IBD) in children, researchers from the Australian National University report. They compared 99 children with IBD with 396 healthy children using interviews with parents to establish a database. For every 10 minutes of sunlight exposure a day on average, there was a 6 percent reduction in risk, and 30 minutes a day reduced the risk by 20 percent.

Also, children with deeper tans were at lower risk. IBD, which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, has been shown in previous studies to be less common among people that live in sunnier places and closer to the Equator.

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Sleep Tight to Keep Ulcers at Bay About one in 10 Americans develops painful peptic ulcers, open sores in the lining of the stomach and duodenum, that are sometimes caused by an overgrowth of the Helicobacter pylori bacteria. Drug therapy to eradicate the bacteria involving two antibiotics and one acid suppressant is usually successful, but about 10 percent of cases recur.

A key factor may be sleep quality, suggests a new study from the University of Hong Kong. Researchers followed 1,420 people that had been treated for peptic ulcers for three years. The ulcers recurred in 8.3 percent of them, and those that had poor sleep—including taking longer to fall asleep and waking more during the night—were significantly more likely to be re-infected. Longer total sleep times helped reduce infection recurrence.

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Try Maqui Berry for Dry Eyes Maqui, tiny black berries that grow wild in the rain forests of Chile and Argentina, are beloved by small birds. Now they are showing promise for computer-weary humans with dry eyes. In a recent study, Japanese researchers tested a standardized maqui berry extract on 74 people that suffered from dry eyes and eye fatigue that used computers, smartphones or video games for more than four hours a day. Half took 60 milligrams of the maqui berry extract and half took a placebo for four weeks. The maqui berry group showed significantly greater production of lacrimal fluid in both eyes compared to the placebo group, and also reported less eye fatigue and more relaxed shoulders.

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ohmmade CBD is a small, family-run business that sources its hemp plants from farmers that put great thought into the inner workings of nature. Ancient organic methods are used to extract the cannabinoids.

Known as ethanol cannabis extraction, the hemp flowers are put into large containers and 200-proof, food-grade alcohol is poured over them and agitated for a few minutes to remove the cannabinoids. The plant/alcohol mixture is then filtered, leaving the alcohol mixture saturated with all the cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids. This mixture is heated to around 150 degrees and the alcohol is cooked off slowly leaving a rich, dark molasses like oil. This oil extract is filled with the goodness and healing qualities of whole plant medicine.

“This is my preferred method for extraction. It takes longer and is more expensive in the long run, but I believe this is what makes our products work as well as they do,” says owner Nick Nardin.

This whole plant cannabis oil is also known as full extract cannabis oil, hemp oil extract, or Rick Simpson Oil (RSO). As a supplement and possible treatment for cancer, whole-plant cannabis oil can be orally administered (in minute quantities) or applied directly to the skin. Sublingual delivery is the preferred method of treatment for many cancer patients. Not only is it a convenient way to medicate, but intake through the oral mucosal membranes in your mouth provides for rapid and effective absorption directly into your systemic circulation because of the increased bioavailability of the cannabinoids.

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Through the unique modality of Raindrop, one may find support to all body systems and functions, allowing the mind and spirit to reconnect and the body to return to structural and electrical alignment in a relaxing yet invigorating manner. In Raindrop, Vitaflex and other techniques are used to anoint the body with pure therapeutic grade essential oils on specific reflex points of the feet, back and spine.

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Cetacean Liberation

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Pollution More Deadly Than Cigarettes

Toxic air is killing more people in Europe than tobacco smoking, according to new research published in the European Heart Journal. The number of early deaths caused by air pollution is double previous estimates and the lives of 800,000 people worldwide are cut short by an average of more than two years, the scientists calculated. Although air pollution enters through the lungs, its impact via the bloodstream on heart disease and strokes is responsible for twice as many deaths as respiratory diseases. Penny Woods, chief executive of the British Lung Foundation, says, “Toxic air doesn’t just cut lives short. It also seriously affects the health and quality of life of millions of people.”

Canada’s Parliament recently passed legislation banning the practice of breeding and keeping whales, dolphins and porpoises in captivity. Violations are punishable by fines of up to $150,000. While celebrated by animal rights activists, the bill doesn’t free marine mammals currently in captivity, those being rescued and rehabilitated, or those being kept for the purposes of licensed scientific research. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported that the measure would especially impact Marineland, the Niagara Falls, Ontario, amusement park and zoo that has 55 beluga whales, five bottlenose dolphins and one orca, according to Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Marineland said it will comply with the legislation.

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Elephants Never Forget—What They Smell

According to a new report from the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, elephants have such sensitive olfactory discrimination that they can determine different amounts of food just by sniffing it. Most animals use visual acuity to determine quantities of food, but this study shows that it’s important for psychologists to incorporate into experimental designs the ways in which different animals interact with their environment using all of their senses.

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Cultivation throughout the U.S. is becoming more difficult because of unpredictable weather patterns, leading to higher prices and lowered productivity. Farmers are finding that a shift of two or three weeks in a growing season can upset supply chains, labor schedules and other agricultural variables, like the routes that honeybees travel to pollinate fields. Also, climate change is driving a rise in pest infestations that will keep growers scrambling to keep up with rapidly changing conditions. “Decades-long patterns of frost, heat and rain, never entirely predictable, but once reliable enough, have broken down. In regions where the term climate change still meets with skepticism, some simply call the weather extreme or erratic. But most agree that something unusual is happening,” reports The New York Times.

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An inspection of the garden is the first step to take in finding a solution. A knowledgeable arborist will be able to isolate the causes and decide if your garden is being affected by numerous, often related problems.

No treatment should be carried out until the situation has been clarified and definitely do not feed any plants with a chemical nitrogen, as this could feed the disease or insects, especially fungi and leaf suckers.

It’s very important to treat according to the situation as soon as possible to ensure that plants are properly treated and the problem gets under control. There is no reason to use toxic materials in our yards or gardens anymore. Wonderful, safe organic treatments are available and, if applied correctly, will give us a healthy garden with beautiful pest- and disease-free plants.

Also, when dead heading roses, remember to sanitize the pruners so disease does not spread from one plant to the next.

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arth’s Hidden Treasures (EHT) is a holistic store for spiritual seekers and those on their inner journey.

Owner Scott DeNardo traveled many years to Sedona, Arizona and decided to create his vision for wellness, healing and balance to the mind, body and spirit in historic Assonet, Massachusetts. DeNardo, a member of the Salt Association, offers a salt booth, along with a separate salt room, for children from infant to toddler for the treatment of respiratory issues and more.

The store is stocked with wellness items such as incense/holders, crystals, sage, Himalayan salt lamps, many selenite items, natural soaps, wind chimes, candles, gemstone jewelry, cards and organic body products, among others. On staff is a reiki master, a crystal energy healer, an angel card reader, yoga instructors, an astrologer, spiritual teachers and people interested in helping others.

Astrology is also offered as a way to comprehend the blueprint of your life through natal chart readings, current transits and forecasting the future. This helps individuals gain clarity on patterns and cycles while answering questions. Aura photography is also offered as a way to connect to our chakras (the key centers of our personal energy). The consultation provides insight and a 23-page report,

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Once a month, a Holistic Networking event takes place for those in the industry to connect with each other. Earth’s Hidden Treasures offers spiritual classes to enlighten the mind, body and spirit such as yoga, Law of Attraction, crystals and more.

Also, sound therapy through crystal bowls and sound instruments is offered regularly.

Full/new moon ceremonies are offered to release/connect to the powerful manifesting energy available. There is a monthly psychic medium connecting to loved ones who have passed, offering messages and readings.

The environment at EHT is peaceful, calm and relaxing. Clients can stay, enjoy tea and chat in the community area while healing from the inside out. Positive energy and sharing with other like minds are encouraged. Booking appointments or signing up for a class is easily done by calling the store or online at their website and through Facebook. Monthly drawings, sales events and giveaways are offered.

Location: 63 S. Main St., Assonet, MA. For more information, call 508-644-7398 or visit EarthsHiddenTreasure.com. Follow on Instagram at Earths.Hidden.Treasures.

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he Full Moon on September 14 will occur in Sidereal Aquarius within the ancient lunar star of Purvabhadrapada. Place yourself in the presence of kindred souls that are at the forefront of transformation, breaking antiquated paradigms. They will be an inspiration to us in more ways than we expect, challenging us to take the road less traveled.

As the moon begins to wane, let go of any inner dialogue that no longer serves you. Purvabhadrapada will illuminate the collective unconscious mind and open our hearts with new insights, bringing answers to questions we may have asked ourselves a couple weeks ago during the last new moon.

Affirmation: “I am aligned with the energy of proverbial spiritual warrior, unafraid to make radical changes and consequently, open to what the light of the moon may reveal to me when I silence my thoughts.”

The New Moon on September 28 will occur in Sidereal Virgo within the ancient lunar star of Hasta. Use this time to start organizing the practical things in your life such as cleaning out closets, drawers, paying bills and handling paperwork that has been piling up. Virgo loves details. Take time for detailing your weekly schedule with self-care rituals such as receiving massage, meditating, stretching and walking and eating more fresh green foods and less starchy

white processed foods.

To remove the accumulated heat in our bodies from the summer, drink fresh cucumber apple juice, take a cool, refreshing swim in the ocean and mist your face with some rose water spray before you sleep. Hasta will help you with journaling, using your hands creatively and developing clever, logical ideas.

The difference between the tropical zodiac and the sidereal zodiac is about 23 degrees.

Both systems have value. Sidereal astrologers believe the qualities of the signs are not related to the seasons, but rather to the specific portions of the ecliptic as measured against the fixed lunar stars.

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by BaliSpirit Festival—named one of the top 10 yoga events in the world by Yoga Journal—Spirit Festival brings a unique blend of wellness to the United States for the first time, offering more than 60 distinct workshops, classes and performances over the course of a single weekend. The event is suitable for all skill levels (beginners to advanced practitioners) with special programming for children and people that have experienced trauma, such as veterans. Venues along the Connecticut River include the boathouse in Riverside Park, Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Connecticut Science Center and tented spaces within the parks on the river.

Over the course of the weekend, yoga classes, concerts, workshops, lectures and other activities will provide more than 25 hours of varied, all-inclusive programming.

Yoga presenters from throughout the Northeast and beyond include: n Peaceful Warrior Flow workshop with Pia Oliveri n Yoga Para Todas workshop in English and Spanish with Nicole Diaz n Soul Flow with nationally renowned teacher Kenny Frisby n Mindful Yoga Therapy for U.S. veterans n Workshops presented by acclaimed yogis Kiley Holliday, Meredith Evangelisti, LeoRising and Randolph Osgood.

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Additional soul-connecting arts experiences include a digital art installation by Balam, a Sound Lounge by The Conduit Center and late-night dance parties on the riverfront with DJs Kered and Wasine.

For parents that may want to include the entire family in their Spirit Festival experience, there are child-centered workshops and performances throughout the weekend including children’s yoga, Trash to Tunes with homemade instruments, puppet shows by Oompapossum, a hula workshop and much more.

The event will also feature a vendor market selling holistic goods, healing huts offering wellness services in various modalities and food trucks with healthy eating options.

Full weekend passes are on sale now for $245. One-day tickets are on sale now with prices ranging from $62 to $135. Children’s tickets are $25 per day and group rates are available for parties of 10 or more.

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Viscolosi is the only Tier 3 certified Baptiste power vinyasa yoga teacher and Baptiste yoga certified influencer in Rhode Island. She has been practicing Baptiste power vinyasa yoga since 2002, teaching since 2004 and training teachers in the Baptiste method since 2012.Viscolosi recently completed a year long leadership program, Fit To Lead, with Baron Baptiste, graduating April 2019. Believe You Can Yoga School offers a training curriculum that encompasses all Yoga Alliance requirements.

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Celebrate Yoga and Wellness Community of Newport County at Firefly Wellness Festival

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he 2019 Firefly Wellness Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 14, at Glen Park, in Portsmouth. Doors open at 10:30a.m. This annual event celebrates the wellness and yoga community of the Newport County region of Rhode Island and features a day of yoga and meditation, live music, vendors, food and fun.

Yoga classes will start at 11a.m. and continue throughout the afternoon. There will be four rounds of classes with two classes occurring simultaneously during each time slot.

Teachers will incorporate their own style of yoga from chair yoga and a family class to a vinyasa flow and a men’s class.

Sixteen smaller focused workshops will be offered throughout the afternoon, ranging from a chakras clinic to clean eating workshop, and much more. A music line-up of live, local musicians will play throughout the day. Other allday offerings include tarot card readings, the “Healing Grove”, featuring massage services, reflexology, reiki, cranial and sacral massage, local artists, yard games, numerous vendors and a raffle.

Sprout and Lentil of Newport will feature an all vegan menu (burgers and crabby patties). Juice’d Cafe of Fall River and New Bedford will provide a menu offering fresh wraps and smoothies all day in the country kitchen.

Cost: $30 and includes parking, admission to all yoga classes, demonstrations and music. A non-yoga ticket and student tickets are $15; seniors and first responders $20; kids 14 and younger are free. Tickets are available online at FireflyWellnessFest2019.eventbrite.com and at the gate starting at 10:30 a.m.

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ime for You Yoga will host a free Introduction to Yoga Therapy from 2 to 3:30 p.m., September 14, at the studio in Cumberland. It will begin with an explanation of how yoga therapy approaches everyone’s needs. Participants will then observe a short demonstration of a real yoga therapy session with a volunteer from those in attendance.

Time for You Yoga specializes in Svaroopa (Swa-roo-pa) yoga which means “bliss yoga.” It’s a slow style of yoga with careful alignment that’s customized to each person’s needs. Individuals will learn to release tension and experience a deep relaxation, ease and well-being.

Participants do not need a yoga mat or prior yoga experience. Reserve a spot by calling the studio. Dress comfortably and plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time.

Location: 2155 Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland. For more information, call Maria Sichel at 401-305-5319 or visit TimeForYouYoga.com.

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The Power of Yoga

Tapping Into the Life Force

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by Marlaina Donato

ongevity is something most of us strive for, and increasingly, research shows that implementing a consistent yoga practice can be a fruitful investment toward that goal. Yoga is an eight-branch system of well-being that encompasses exercise, meditation, conscious breathing, diet and other elements, but how it effects mind-body fitness alone is proving to be a reliable defense against age-related loss of mobility, cardiovascular disease and depression.

Its stress-busting capabilities help to support challenged adrenal glands and lower elevated blood pressure. Getting on the mat can improve insulin sensitivity in diabetics and also help balance immune responses in individuals with autoimmune conditions or insufficient natural killer cells.

Combined research from 22 studies by the University of Edinburgh reveals that yoga, compared to both sedentary lifestyles and other forms of exercise such as walking or chair aerobics, improved the lower-body strength and flexibility in individuals age 60 and older. The findings published earlier this year in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

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also showed improved quality of sleep and fewer symptoms of depression.

Fewer Health Risks, Stronger Bones

Yoga’s inverted poses increase blood circulation to vital organs, including the intestines, which facilitates assimilation of nutrients and waste elimination. Asanas like shoulder stand, bridge and downwardfacing dog stimulate blood flow from the lower extremities to the heart and fortify red blood cells by increasing hemoglobin, guarding against blood clots, stroke and heart attack. Yoga can also strengthen the bones. A 2016 study published in the International Journal of Yoga shows improved bone mineral density in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis.

“Much like a house that sits empty or a car left to sit unused in a garage, our human parts can age and rot without movement.

Movement creates more energy,” explains Nancy Poole, a teacher at Clarksburg Yoga and Wellness, in Clarksburg, Maryland.

Joints lose flexibility as we age, but yoga movement provides them with essential oxygen, blood and nutrients. Lisa

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~Carmen Ferreira Moore, owner of Free to Be Yoga, in Great Falls, Montana, underscores, “A joint needs to move through its full range of motion to function well. Movement helps lubricate and cushion joints, provides nutrition and removes wastes.”

Stretching Into Joy

A 2014 hatha yoga study published in the Journals of Gerontology revealed increased cognitive function in older adults after eight weeks of yoga three times a week. Yoga’s super power lies in its capacity to reset the autonomic nervous system and ramp up mood-boosting serotonin while decreasing monoamine oxidase, an enzyme that disarms the effects of stress hormones like cortisol. Under the influence of yoga, the brain is bathed in calming neurotransmitters, combatting depression and anxiety, and instilling a sense of optimism.

“Yoga also helps us to embrace the hard times and ride the waves. With the tools that yoga provides, we can swim toward the light. It also helps us to experience a more intimate relationship with body and soul, and in turn make better choices in all aspects of life,” notes Carmen Ferreira, owner of the Sunshine Barre Studio, in Rocky Point, New York.

Moore concurs, advising, “Yoga gives us powerful tools so we may age gracefully. One of them is to manage stress with equanimity.”

The Breath of Life

Conscious breathing is at the core of a dedicated yoga practice, and a lowered risk of cardiovascular and respiratory disease gives us another reason to inhale and exhale deeply. Poole observes, “Our general population does not breathe correctly, and many of us even hold our breath unconsciously. For my students, the hardest part of yoga is learning to take deep, full breaths. Old breathing habits must be unlearned. Once attention is given to the breath, tensions can be released.”

“Yoga improves lung capacity and brings more energy to the cells, which in turn creates more energy and life force in our bodies,” says Ferreira. “It helps us to live from the heart’s center and foster a better quality of life,” she adds. “Each time we show up on our mats, we show up for ourselves, an opportunity to nourish the body, our one and only temple.”

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Experience Your Mind

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Beginning a mindfulness practice entails inviting our self to be curious about inner patterns: thought patterns, patterns of desire and behavior patterns. It’s a practice that invites us to learn our own minds, to notice our inner experiences—as they arise in the moment—without trying to fix or change them and without judgment. Mindfulness trains us to allow our inner environment to just be.

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ssentially, a mindfulness meditation practice can be done anywhere while doing just about anything. It is a practice of becoming acquainted with the mind/body connection and allowing for the space to be fully alive to experience living in the first person present.

For example, while working on our laptop, we can focus on tapping keys rhythmically, and become conscious of many things within our field of awareness.

We can feel the couch beneath us as our body presses the cushions down and feel the texture of the clothing we are wearing.

We might feel a breeze coming through the window. Then we notice a stretching in our hips, so we put a small cushion beneath our knee. With an in-breath, we settle and take notice of thoughts arising. Perhaps thoughts about aging, about passing time, 28

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a desire for our body to be other than it is. We observe these—there is nothing to do with them; they are just thoughts. We watch them pass like clouds.

How to Begin a Mindfulness Practice

Begin with the heart and always within a comfort zone. If you can’t yet sit—walk; if you are in a wheelchair—roll. Just pay attention while doing it. Be kind and gentle to yourself; know that you are worth it.

Pema Chödrön writes in the very first paragraph of Start Where You Are, “We already have everything we need. There is no need for self-improvement.

All these trips that we lay

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on ourselves—the heavy-duty fearing that we’re bad and hoping that we’re good, the identities that we so dearly cling to, the rage, the jealousy and the addictions of all kinds—never touch our basic wealth. They are clouds that temporarily block the sun.

But all the time our warmth and brilliance are right here. This is who we really are.

We are one blink of an eye from being fully awake.”

As our mindfulness practice grows, our field of awareness widens and we might, for example, hear birdsong coming through our window when only moments ago we didn’t. Thoughts swirl too, almost hijacking the experience; thoughts about birds, about sounds. We can allow these thoughts to pass, gently inviting the mind back to the immediate experience of knowing what’s here—the birdsong, the breeze, the rustle of leaves. With another deep breath, for this moment, we can be right here, without distraction, just being.

Sharon Salzberg, meditation teacher and author of 10 books on the subject, teaches that mindfulness is mostly about learning to love ourselves and the world around us. The practice begins in our hearts, with curiosity and compassion. She says, “Mindfulness isn’t just about knowing that you’re hearing something, seeing something, or even observing that you’re having a particular feeling.

It’s about doing so in a certain way—with balance and equanimity and without judgment.

Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention in a way that creates space for insight.” The experience of the practice is the practice; there is no goal or final achievement—only insight into yourself.

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During stress, the body is primed to resist or escape a threat, and … it’s not going to prioritize restorative activities. laureate Elizabeth Blackburn, it is now understood that prolonged daily stress weakens DNA structures by shortening chromosome-protecting telomeres, a major component in premature cell death and the trigger of genetic, predisposed markers for disease.

Studies by Dr. Owen Wolkowitz, of the University of California, San Francisco, demonstrate the link between shortened telomeres and insufficient response to free radicals, resulting in chronic inflammation, now believed to be the catalyst of most degenerative

Age-Defying Bodywork How to Turn Back the Clock

by Marlaina Donato

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t has been said that stress kills, and it often can be a slow and premature process, leading to common but avoidable symptoms of decline: impaired memory, loss of mobility, fatigue and decreased libido. Good nutrition, getting enough sleep and staying active contribute to vitality; however, fortifying the nervous system is critical to combating age-accelerating stress hormones like cortisol.

The key to keeping body and mind young may lie in the therapeutic modalities of bodywork, an umbrella term for up to 350 methods that include massage, energy work and meridian-based therapies like acupuncture, shiatsu and reflexology, which can improve quality of life and promote cellular integrity. Once considered a luxury confined to spas and private home sessions, bodywork is moving into the medical mainstream with reputable hospitals like the Memorial Sloan Ket30

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tering Cancer Center, in New York City, which offers reiki sessions and instruction for patients and caregivers.

According to a survey by the American Hospital Association, reiki and its close cousin Therapeutic Touch comprise one of three top complementary therapies in American hospitals, along with massage therapy and music. The Arthritis Foundation recommends massage for all types of arthritis and pain syndromes like fibromyalgia, as it can reduce discomfort and stress.

The Chemistry of Premature Aging

Busy lives without enough downtime can set up the body to be in a chronic state of “fight-or-flight”, which compromises cardiovascular health, nutrient absorption, waste elimination and immunity. Thanks to groundbreaking researchers like Nobel

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diseases. Psychological stress, according to research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by Sheldon Cohen of Carnegie Mellon University, in Pittsburgh, changes how the body regulates inflammatory response.

“Stress and inflammation cause pain and disease,” says Certified Reflexologist and holistic practitioner Martha Garland, of CreativeSpirit Healing Arts, in Baltimore.

“All of this that we carry in our bodies will make us feel much older than our years.”

Through application of pressure on specific reflex zones on the feet, hands and ears, reflexologists like Garland can help promote the natural flow of bodily functions. “Reflexology, a modality that is separate from massage therapy, reduces the tension, stress and pain that we hold in our feet and in the rest of our body, which can promote longevity and better quality of life,” she says.

Certified craniosacral therapist Margaret Connolly, of Narberth, Pennsylvania, agrees that mental or emotional

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strain plays a key role in the aging process.

“During stress, the body is primed to resist or escape a threat, and in that situation, it’s not going to prioritize restorative activities,” she says. Craniosacral therapy (CST) focuses on the cerebrospinal fluid and the meninges surrounding the brain, spinal cord and related connective tissue, and helps the body drop out of excessive fightor-flight mode.

Pain, Serotonin and Substance P

Bodywork and its ability to impact the chemistry of stress has far-reaching effects on most bodily systems. Studies in 2016 from the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine have shown that massage therapy helps to regulate hormones, boost immunity, improve attentiveness and ease the symptoms of depression.

Licensed Massage Therapist Michele Duncan King, of Sea Spell Massage, in Cannon Beach, Oregon, knows firsthand how her work can assist in counteracting the energy-sapping effects of stress.

“When the digestive system doesn’t go into the ‘rest-and-digest’ state via activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, it can affect muscles, joints, organs and hormones. This, along with elevated cortisol, can certainly make us function less optimally, making us feel older and less vibrant.”

Traditional massage modalities such as Swedish, deep tissue, Thai and Lomi Lomi help reduce blood pressure, boost immunity by augmenting natural killer cells, decrease symptoms of depression and support the cardiovascular system.

It can also assist lymphatic movement, which can prevent cold hands and feet and achiness. Massage also raises serotonin and dopamine levels, neurotransmitters that play vital roles in memory, mood regulation and immunity.

Most significantly, higher serotonin levels are linked to lower levels of substance P, a neuropeptide that is central in pain perception. It soars during times of stress, anxiety and insufficient sleep, and has also been linked to tumor growth and inflammatory conditions.

As human beings, touch is so important. ~Anita Bondi

Multidimensional Well-Being

Bodywork can assist the physical body, but it can also be a restorative balm for the emotions and psyche. “As human beings, touch is so important. Massage modalities invite safe, healing touch,” says Anita Bondi, licensed massage therapist and a founder of the Wellspring Holistic Center, in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. “A good therapist will also educate a client about other benefits of a more holistic lifestyle. I believe any time we give ourselves permission to listen to the body’s wisdom and follow its lead, we reduce stress and increase well-being.”

While women are more apt to include bodywork sessions in their health care, men can be hesitant. Connolly encourages both women and men to experience CST and other modalities. “Sometimes men are a bit nervous about being touched, whether the practitioner is male or female.

Even when open to hands-on therapy, some men believe extremely deep pressure is needed in order to be effective.” Not so, says Connolly, who cites the experience of Mark Bertolini, CEO of the Aetna health insurance company, who credits CST with saving his life when he was contemplating suicide and suffering severe neuropathic pain from a skiing accident.

Menopause and Cognitive Function

CST can also have an impact on women’s hormonal changes. “Very slight movement of tissues near the pituitary gland can exert a subtle pumping motion on the master gland in a way that will facilitate its ability to produce and release hormones,” explains Connolly.

The therapy is sometimes used in conjunction with acupuncture, which also impacts hormones and works on the

brain. A 2018 study by Chinese researchers published in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine shows neuronal improvement through acupuncture in both cognitively impaired patients and healthy individuals.

Tools for Life

Most practitioners believe that deriving benefits from bodywork requires consistency, which can support longevity in unexpected ways. Garland says, “What really makes a difference in reducing chronic stress is consistent stress reduction. One session occasionally will feel good and reduce tension temporarily, but will not make a major difference in reducing stress in the long term.” King agrees: “A massage once a month is my recommendation for ideal overall maintenance, and more frequent sessions for specific conditions or goals.”

Research and results confirm that well-being is not a luxury, but a necessity, and puts to rest the idea that bodywork is a guilty pleasure. “The more we do to help ourselves, the better our lives will be as we age,” says Bondi.

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Eating in Season

Ayurvedic Cooking

Ancient System Restores Balance

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n Ayurveda, food is medicine,” says Susan Weis-Bohlen, the Reisterstown, Maryland, instructor and author of Ayurveda Beginner’s Guide: Essential Ayurvedic Principles and Practices to Balance and Heal Naturally. “How we feed ourselves is the first line of disease prevention and longevity.”

First developed in India some 5,000 years ago, Ayurveda is one of the world’s oldest medical systems. It works to rebal-

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he rules of Ayurvedic cooking can seem overwhelming, but there are simple ways to start aligning our diet with its principles. “There is a profound knowledge behind Ayurvedic cooking, but the methods of preparation are easy; you don’t need to be a skilled chef,” says chef, restauranteur and author Divya Alter.

“One portion of food should fit in your hands when cupped together,” says Nishita Shah, of The Ayurvedic Institute.

“Any more is going above and beyond what the body needs and can handle.”

“Energetic imbalances can fluctuate, so what you need now doesn’t have to be what you eat for the rest of your life,” says Alter.

Shah uses color to guide her cooking, declaring a dish done when its greens are at peak vibrancy.

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ance mental and physical health in coordination with mind-body energy types called doshas. The primary ones—Vata, Pitta and Kapha—correlate to the five elements of space, air, fire, earth and water, and can fluctuate over time.

An Ayurvedic diet can help address dosha imbalances and optimize health and well-being. New York City chef, restauranteur and author Divya Alter embraced Ayurveda while suffering from an autoim-

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Alter stresses eating according to the strength of your digestion. “Someone with a fiery or strong digestion may need to eat heavier foods and more frequent meals.”

Cooking with fresh, high-quality and ideally, organic ingredients is key. Food should be prepared soon after purchase and consumed soon after preparation to maximize flavors and nutrition.

Ayurvedic cooking enhances natural flavors, while optimizing digestion, nutrient absorption and waste elimination.

“How you experience food after a meal is just as important as how you feel while eating it. Deep frying, charring or cooking at high temperatures makes food hard to digest, overheats the liver and causes acidity,” says Alter.

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“Ayurveda is about living in harmony.

Eating seasonally and locally, you not only get the most nourishment, but also rekindle your relationship to food and the environment,” says Nishita Shah, of The Ayurvedic Institute, in Albuquerque.

“In Ayurveda, we look to seasons to determine what to eat based on what is naturally available, like eating light juicy fruits in summer rather than the heavy root vegetables abundant in winter,” notes Weis-Bohlen.

Spices and herbs have powerful healing properties that can be combined in different ways to balance doshas in tune with the seasons. “In winter, use warming spices like ginger, cinnamon or chilies, and in summer, season with cooling spices like coriander and fennel, or fresh herbs like cilantro,” says Alter.

Ayurvedic Prep Tips Proper combination and selection of ingredients are a critical component of Ayurveda, according to Alter, author of What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen. She says, “Well-prepared food is easy to digest and protects prana—the food’s living force or energy—so it can nourish and energize.”

Ayurveda also focuses on the “six tastes” ideally present in every dish: sweet, sour, salty, astringent, bitter and pungent.

“Western cuisine has a strong salty and sweet bias. Health issues arise from an imbalanced palate,” says Shah.

Alter adjusts taste profiles according to the season and the individual’s dosha.

“Bitter foods can be very cleansing and help eliminate winter sluggishness. More pungent foods are good in the spring, when the body may feel congested and heavy after winter,” she says.

To address diners’ differing doshas at her restaurant, Divya’s Kitchen, Alter focuses on seasonal dishes that incorporate all six tastes. “By definition, these are tri-doshic foods which can balance all three dosha types.”

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mune disorder that conventional medicine couldn’t cure. “Food was instrumental to my healing,” she says.

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Ancient Cooking for Modern Lifestyles Ayurveda’s rules of the kitchen—such as avoiding cold, raw, processed or microwaved foods, not combining fruits with other foods, and making lunch the heaviest meal of the day—can run counter to the typical Western diet, but with time, Ayurvedic cooking can become intuitive.

Ayurvedic meals don’t need to be complicated or challenging to prepare. “A simple apple or plain rice can nourish us,” says Shah. One of Alter’s favorite recipes is an apple or pear stewed with cloves, prepared and eaten first thing in the morning to stimulate the digestive system. Plain almonds are another good protein snack, especially in aiding digestion when soaked and peeled, she advises.

A “Buddha bowl” packed with colorful, sautéed vegetables, lentils and a grain like quinoa, barley or millet makes for a simple, nourishing, well-balanced meal, says Shah. “I try to add just enough spice to enhance the flavor, while still being able to taste the sweetness of a carrot or the bitterness of chard.”

A cook’s mindset is as important as the meal itself, say Ayurvedic practitioners.

Alter believes mindfulness while cooking and eating not only enhances our experience, but also our digestion.

Ayurvedic cooking should be fun, ignite curiosity and taste great—not feel restrictive or lack flavor, says Shah. “Food should bring joy, and bring us back in tune with our bodies. Our bodies are smart and will tell us what they need.”

April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C. Connect at AprilWrites.com.

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible.

Simple Ayurvedic Recipes Crunchy Chickpeas

Pitta and Kapha pacifying

While Ayurveda does nor promote snacking, sometimes we just need a little something to peck on now and then. Crunchy garbanzo beans (chickpeas) make a satisfying and supremely healthy choice for Pitta and Kapha. As witnessed by the many packaged chickpea snacks now commonly seen in stores, chickpeas are popular, so make this snack for a quarter of the price. Customize the flavors to satisfy a personal dosha, and palate, by getting creative with the spices.

Yields: 5 cup servings 2 cups precooked chickpeas or 2, 8-oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 tsp sea salt for Pitta or Himalayan salt for Kapha ½ tsp smoked paprika or ½ tsp ground cumin or ½ tsp garam masala powder (optional) 1 Tbsp sunflower or safflower oil (optional for crunchiness; no oil for Kapha) Spread the rinsed chickpeas on a baking sheet to dry, about 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 450° F. In a mixing bowl, add the chickpeas; salt; paprika, cumin or garam masala (if using); and the oil (if using).

Toss well to coat and spread on a baking sheet in a single layer.

Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.

Remove from the oven, and use a spatula to turn the chickpeas over.

Place back in the oven and roast for an additional 10 minutes or until the chickpeas are slightly browned. Roast a little longer, if desired, for crunchier chickpeas.

Store the crunchy chickpeas in an airtight container. Do not refrigerate. These are great to sprinkle on salads and rice dishes.

Don’t make more than can be eaten in three days.

To cook dry chickpeas, soak overnight, drain and place into a large soup pot.

Cover with water, at least double the amount of beans.

Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for at least 30 to 45 minutes.

Check on the beans during cooking. When they are soft, they are done.

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Good tri-doshic foods include asparagus in spring, berries in summer and root vegetables in winter. “Cooked leafy greens can also be tri-doshic,” says Alter, adding that spices can tweak the natural dosha effect of a given food.

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any Silicon Valley executives that design devices and apps have put their own children in tech-free Waldorf schools, reports The New York Times; even Bill Gates and Steve Jobs strictly limited their kids’ screen time.

They know firsthand what many parents fear—that kids are missing out on developing life and social skills because of technology that has been deliberately designed to be addictive.

Recent studies link excessive digital use by kids to anxiety, depression and, according to a team of University of Southern California scientists published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, a doubled risk of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder compared with infrequent users. However, there are sound strategies that we can use to help kids navigate the electronic wilds, say experts.

“Parent like a tech exec by establishing strong tech limits and actively engaging your kids instead with family, school and the outdoors,” advises Richard Freed, Ph.D., a Walnut Creek, California, child and teen psychologist and author of Wired Child: Reclaiming Childhood in a Digital Age.

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Devise a family master plan for tech use. A good place to start

is the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Family Media Use Plan (HealthyChildren. org/English/media). “Rules can be general,

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Part of the challenge we face as parents is that these devices make things easier for us because our kids are occupied, so if we want to change our kids’ tech behavior, we’ll have to change how we do things, as well. ~Mariam Gates like no video games on weeknights, or very specific, like you can only play YouTube videos on the living room computer when other family members are present,” says Angela Roeber, director of communications at Omaha’s Project Harmony, a child protection nonprofit.

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American Academy of Pediatrics recommends monitored, minimal screen time for kids under 2 years old; one hour a day for kids 2 to 5; and “consistent limits” for kids 6 and older. “What works best for my family is a simple kitchen timer,” says Anya Kamenetz, author of The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life.

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Talk with kids. Discuss with them

why limits are needed, how to evaluate internet information according to its

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source, ways to exercise caution on social media and why some games are deliberately designed to be never-ending.

A 2015 Korean study of 2,376 grade-schoolers published in School Psychology International found that if parents show warmth and supervise their kids’ tech use with rational explanations, the children use less digital media.

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Ban devices at meals and bedtime. Just having electronics in sight interrupts focus, University of Texas at Austin researchers found. At night, make sure devices are turned off an hour before bedtime, and then collect them into a recharging basket by the front door. Keep phones, computers and tablets in a public part of the home—out of kids’ bedrooms—so that online activities are in plain view.

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Keep up with the latest tech releases.

Join kids in their games, apps and website visits.

Check out CommonSenseMedia.org, which rates such content. If one causes concern, instead of Googling just its name, add search terms like “risks”, “problems” or “child use”.

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Employ parental controls. Websites and

games can be blocked or limited within the devices themselves. Consider replacing the Safari or Chrome browser on a device with a kid-friendly version

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like Mobicip or GoogleSafeSearch, or installing in-depth monitoring programs such as Net Nanny, Norton Family Premier or Qustodio Parental Control.

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Create enjoyable alternatives. Bicycle with

kids in a park. Enroll them in sport teams and art classes. “Part of the challenge we face as parents is that these devices make things easier for us because our kids are occupied, so if we want to change our kids’ tech behavior, we’ll have to change how we do things, as well,” says Mariam Gates, an educator and author of Sweet Dreams: Bedtime Visualizations for Kids.

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Do a family digital detox. During one Sunday

a month at home, a weekend away camping or a vacation at a remote spot, keep all devices off and away—and watch how kids grow more responsive as they tune back into “real life”.

“Remember, our kids may always be an app ahead of us, but they will always need our parenting wisdom,” advises Sue Scheff, a cyber-safety blogger and co-author with Melissa Schorr of Shame Nation: The Global Epidemic of Online Hate.

Ronica A. O’Hara is a natural-health writer based in Denver. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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English Language Literacy

Reading Makes a Difference

Kids Helping Kids

by Wendy Fachon

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he Empowerment Factory (TEF), in partnership with the nonprofit Jester & Pharley Phund, has introduced a literacy curriculum for low-income children that combines reading, creativity and compassion. During the 2019 Summer Child Opportunity Zone (COZ) program, organized through the Pawtucket School Department, 94 students from two Title I elementary schools participated in TEF’s three-week read-a-thon to provide copies of David Saltzman’s bilingual book, The Jester Has Lost His Jingle/El Bufón Ha Perdido Su Gracia, to pediatric cancer patients at Hasbro Children’s Hospital.

TEF’s Reading Makes a Difference (RMD) Empowerment Project brings deeper meaning to reading. One of COZ’s school program coordinators, Jennifer Rigley, states, “It offers the concept that reading matters and extends this to children. I feel the children were able to find new pleasure in reading.” TEF has curated a selection of artfully compassionate books and identified key motivational ingredients, blending these together to address the state’s low performance in English language and literacy.

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Only 40 percent of Rhode Island third-graders met grade-level expectations for reading on the 2018 Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System (RICAS) test.

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Just how low are those English language and literacy numbers? Only 40 percent of Rhode Island third-graders met gradelevel expectations for reading on the 2018 Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System (RICAS) test, according to the Rhode Island Kids Count Fact Book.

In Pawtucket, where poverty is high, that number is even less (30 percent). Students unable to reach the third-grade proficiency milestone generally fall behind academically and are four times more likely to drop out of high school. This has a huge social and emotional ripple effect. According to the Literacy Project Foundation, three out of four people on welfare cannot read. On the other hand, as the literacy rate doubles, the per capita income also doubles.

Pre-kindergarten programs that teach language and literacy skills have the greatest impact on children living in poverty, however, less than half of Rhode Island’s children are enrolled in early learning programs. It is important to help the less privileged catch up during the kindergarten year, which is also a critical time for cultivating basic social, emotional and behavioral skills.

During TEF’s summer program, each class began with a mindful moment of conscious breathing, to help settle the students into the day’s lesson. Then, students listened to the presentation of an illustrated children’s story that prompted a class discussion about a variety of social and emotional concepts, such as kindness, feelings, positive thinking, perseverance,

The Power of Reading Aloud

ccording to Reach Out and Read Rhode Island (RORRI), reading aloud is widely recognized as the single most important activity leading to language development. In the early years it exposes children to story and print knowledge as well as rare words and ideas not often found in day-to-day conversations or screen time. Reading aloud gives children the opportunity to practice listening—a crucial skill for kindergarten and beyond.

Reach Out and Read gives young children a foundation for success by incorporating books into pediatric care and encouraging families to read aloud together. Doctors and nurses at 70 Reach Out and Read practices across the state give brand-new books to young children when they get a checkup. By talking with parents and caregivers about the importance of reading aloud, they provide families with the tools they need to put their children on the path to school success. Learn more at https://www.rorri.org.

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Students unable to reach the third-grade proficiency milestone generally fall behind academically and are four times more likely to drop out of high school.

acceptance, empathy and diversity. The discussion led into a creative activity. For example, conversations about character led into puppet-making and writing scripted stories. Discussions about kindness and positive thinking led into card-making to send cheer to hospitalized children.

TEF’s RMD Empowerment Project encourages students to choose enjoyable books and requires them to keep a personal reading log, recording the book titles and the number of pages read each day at home. Parents are asked to initial the log entries, which invites reinforcing parent engagement. This is especially important for the youngest children. More than 50 percent of the students in grades K-1 completed reading logs, setting a baseline for future progress. All summer learning teachers maintained logs of what they read aloud to students during their own independent class time. By reading with fluency and expressive voice, teachers bring excitement to reading, while modeling good reading skills.

Project Feedback

Feedback collected from students at the conclusion of the project were gratifying.

Teacher feedback was also positive, with one teacher citing the most effective aspects of the program as “positive, loving vibes, books about feelings, emotions, sickness— real life lessons.”

In a final read-a-thon celebration, the top readers were awarded Jester books and certificates for their achievements.

The Jester attended as a special guest, and as a result of everyone’s reading efforts, the students were able to present 30 Jester books and 30 Jester dolls to Lisa Abbenante, executive director of The Tomorrow Fund at the hospital. Abbenante shared a short video presentation featuring the children that would benefit from the students’ kindness and caring. The celebration concluded with students dancing around the cafeteria waving happiness wands to their favorite dance music. Looking back on the event, Abbenante comments, “This was the truest and most sincere form of kids helping kids.”

TEF is inviting the Jester to help celebrate its 3rd Annual Healthy Living Community Event on Saturday, September 21, from noon to 3p.m. at the Elizabeth Baldwin Elementary School, in Pawtucket.

This event will highlight the installation of four community lending libraries, taking the form of reading robots. Each robot is a site-specific public art project made from re-purposed metal newspaper distribution boxes. These will house books donated by Books Are Wings for easy access by the surrounding low-income community, giving students involved in the RMD program the ability to acquire books for free.

For more information, call 401-365-1010, email Howdy@EmpowermentFactory.org or visit TheEmpowermentFactory.org. See ad on back cover.

Wendy Fachon is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings.

There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island. ~Walt Disney.

n 70 percent agreed that the read-athon made them want to read more. n 68 percent agreed that reading books together in class made them want to read more. n 46 percent claimed to read more than usual with their parents at home. n 82 percent felt their reading improved as a result of the program. n 69 percent saw other students being more caring as a result of the program.

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essica Martinez, a medical assistant and part-time dog groomer in Rockford, Illinois, was growing her family— a husband, two daughters and a young beloved husky. When their third daughter was born with health problems and an allergy to dogs, Martinez was determined to manage the situation.

She cleaned fervently—vacuuming, wiping down hard surfaces, and bathing and brushing the dog every day. Everyone had to wash their hands frequently. In addition, the room where other dogs were groomed had to be thoroughly cleaned after each session. It all eventually became too exhausting, and the husky was rehomed.

But there may have been other options available to the family, say practitioners that treat patients with pet allergies. “I personally would rather not recommend that a patient not be around animals, because there are so many health benefits that animals can bring,” says Rosia Parrish, a naturopathic doctor at Boulder Natural Health, in Colorado, and a spokesperson for the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.

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Allergen Alert

Some families opt for one of the so-called hypoallergenic breeds of dogs or cats.

However, experts at the American Lung Association and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology advise that all warm-blooded animals shed dander: flecks of skin containing proteins that can cause allergies. Additional allergens exist in proteins from saliva, urine and feces. Because proteins, not fur, are to blame, even short-haired or hairless dogs and cats can elicit an allergic response. They’re present in the dander of all mammals, including horses, rabbits, cows and mice.

“Allergies are caused when the immune system cannot discern the difference between a safe protein, such as egg, and a dangerous protein, such as mold, and it starts attacking the wrong ones,” says Barbara Meconis, a registered nurse and owner of Holistic Care Approach, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

In the home, these proteins can easily become airborne and cling to surfaces and clothing. They can be carried by people to

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pet-free schools and hospitals, making the proteins difficult to avoid, so for those that deal with symptoms that range from watering eyes to difficulty breathing, allergies can flare up in unlikely places.

Traditional Medical Response

“Allergies are one the most complex, unresearched topics,” says Meconis. Because of the general lack of knowledge in the field of immunology, people with allergies may have difficulty finding relief, especially when multiple or severe allergies are present. Pet owners aren’t given many choices.

“In the last five years, there is a working theory regarding being desensitized with incremental exposures, but there is no proof,” says Meconis. “Elimination has always been the answer from mainstream allopathic medicine, so if you are allergic to pets, they say, ‘don’t have a pet.’”

Parrish suggests that making lifestyle changes may enable some people to keep a furry friend in their lives. Effectively preventing allergic reactions requires limiting

I personally would rather not recommend that a patient not be around animals because there are so many health benefits that animals can bring. ~Rosia Parrish exposure to the offending animal proteins.

This can mean vacuuming often, using HEPA-grade air filters, removing carpeting, leaving coats and shoes at the door and washing sheets, mattress covers—and the pet—on a regular basis.

Alternative Treatments

At Holistic Care Approach, Meconis is trained in Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Therapy (NAET), a combination of allopathy, acupuncture, chiropractic, kinesiology and nutrition. Treatments are typically effective in as little as one session per allergy.

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allergen as an invader,” Meconis says. “By removing disharmony at the intercellular level, the body stops being so reactive.”

Founded in 1983 by Devi Nambudripad, a California chiropractor and acupuncturist, today there are more than 12,000 NAET practitioners and they can be found at naet.com/practitioner-locator.

Parrish recommends natural treatments for affected people such as steam showers and baths with thyme, eucalyptus and menthol to help clear passageways, along with anti-inflammatory supplements like boswellia, quercetin, nettle leaf, fish oil and magnesium.

“Unless an allergy is severe, I think that living around cats, dogs and other furry animals is a really good thing and brings so much love and sloppy kisses into our lives,” she says. However, for a serious allergic reaction such as asthma, a pet lizard may be in order.

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NOTE: All Calendar events must be received by the 10th of the month prior to publication and adhere to our guidelines. Visit RINaturalAwakenings.com to submit Calendar events or email Info@RINaturalAwakenings.com for guidelines.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Beach Yoga Narragansett Town Beach – 8-9am.

Sept 1, 2, 7, 8. In the sand in by Lifeguard Chair 4. All ages and levels welcome. Bring towel, water, sunscreen. $16. Narragansett Town Beach, 77 Boston Neck Rd, Narragansett. More info, Natural Fitness: 401-783-9229. NaturalFitnessYoga.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 New Patient Orientation Class – 11:30am12:30pm. All medical marijuana cardholders are welcome. A great introduction for the newly licensed patient to learn about cannabis strains, modes of delivery, onset and duration and health benefits. Free. Summit Medical Compassion Center, 380 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick. 401-889-3990.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Foot Detox Special – 10am-5pm, by appt. Pamper yourself. Time to get rid of the crap in your body.

This foot detox will leave you feeling great after all the junk comes out. Normal cost is $30, today it is $20. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. For appt: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Learn Holistic Tarot – 12-5pm. Delve into the mystery. Intro to Tarot will give you the basics on understanding and reading tarot. Join me on Sept 8 to deepen your skills and earn certification. $40/class.

Sundance Wellness Studio, 410 Main St, East Greenwich. 401-398-0786. SoulWisdomHealing.com.

Drumming Circle – 7-8:30pm. There will be drumming and meditation. The vibrations from the drums penetrates the body and helps with healing. $10. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Sunday Morning Sound Mediation – 10-11am.

Immerse yourself in the vibration of the drums, rattles and bowls as you focus on the feelings in your body, allow the mind to wonder, and bring fresh energy to your day. With Katharine Rossi and Paul DiSegna. $15. Plant City Cellar, 334 S Water St, Providence. 401-924-0567. FireseedCenter.com.

Qigong Workshop – 1-3pm. Qigong improves our health. From lowering blood pressure, increasing strength and balance, inner calmness and more.

Learn some simple but profound movementse. $25/advance, $30/at door. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown.

Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Cooking with Fermentation – 3-4pm. Come learn about the history and benefits of cooking with fermentation and try Chi Kitchen’s easy, healthy, delicious, probiotic packed kimchi dishes. Donation. Urban Greens Co-op Market, 93 Cranston St, Providence. Maggie@UrbanGreens.com.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) – 6-7:30pm. Free Intro to MBSR/Orientation workshop. Attendance at one is a prerequisite for the indepth 8-wk course with weekly sessions at 6pm on Mondays beginning Sept 30. With Nancy Bennett.

Free intro; $365/8-wk course. Innerlight Yoga, 850 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown. 401-849-3200.

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Creative Meditation: Touch Drawing – 6:308:30pm. Draw from your soul. Go deep and wide in your the exploration of what your soul is communicating with you. $15. CreatIgo, 642 East Ave, Warwick. Register: 401-793-0097. CreatIgo.org.

Holistic Healing & Ministry Night – 6:30-8:30pm.

Come explore the wonderful healing energies of Spirit. You can take part in the experience or just sit back and see what you feel. All. Free; donations accepted. First Spiritualist Church of RI, 83 S Rose St, East Providence. SpiritualistChurchRI.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Crystal Singing Bowls – 10-11am. With the vibrational sounds of Tibetan and crystal singing bowls will alter your individual energy footprint based on the healing that your soul needs. $15.

Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Drumming Circle with Doug – 6:30-8:30pm. Join us and participate in a fun, powerful drumming circle. Let the sound vibrations cleanse your energy field. If you have your own drum bring it with you. $5. First Spiritualist Church of RI, 83 S Rose St, East Providence. SpiritualistChurchRI.com.

Law of Attraction: How to Manifest – 6:308:30pm. Join Ed Langan, author of Creating with The LOA: 10 Principles That will Change Your Life. In this interactive workshop learn the 6 steps to manifesting anything. $50. Paradigm Shift, 1395 Atwood Ave, Ste 201, Johnston. 401-383-7633.

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Women’s Circle – 7:15-8:30pm. A fellowship of women to be able to discuss topics and develop a friendship. This is a startup and will meet monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. By donation.

Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Cayce Search for God Study Group – 2-4pm.

This group meets bi-weekly to study the metaphysical readings of Edgar Cayce in the Search for God books in order to grow spiritually and to meditate together. Free; donations requested. Balance Personal Fitness, 99 Frenchtown Rd, East Greenwich.

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

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Shamanic Journey Circle – 1-2:45pm. Journey to a live drum, share insights and lively discussion as we connect with helping spirits to heal, grow and learn. With Katharine Rossi. $10. Beloved: A Yoga Practice, 235 High St, 2nd Fl, Reynolds Bldg, Bristol. 401-924-0567. FireseedCenter.com.

Bullet Journal Workshop – 6:30-7:30pm. Interested in bullet journaling? Not sure how to get started? Join us for this fun and creative workshop to learn how. Free. Washington Park Library, 1316 Broad St, Providence. Register: 401-781-3136 or Provcomlib.org/locations/washington-park-library.

Reiki Energy & Meditation Session – 6:30-8pm.

Experience hands-on healing while resting the mind and going inward during meditation to experience deep relaxation and calm. Feel our true nature of peace and well being. $15. First Spiritualist Church of RI, 83 S Rose St, East Providence.

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Spiritual Intuitive Development Circle – 7-8:30pm.

Have you wanted to develop your mediumship abilities, as well as grow spiritually. This class is for you.

Learn about billets, flame cards, psychometry and much more. $25, $100/5. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

savethedate Spirit Festival – Sept 13-15. 9am-5pm. Experience a celebration of wellness, yoga, music and dance in affiliation with Riverfront Recapture and Bali Spirit Festival. Cost varies. Riverside Park & Mortensen, Riverfront Plaza, Hartford, CT. SpiritYogaFestival.com.

Open House – 10am-3pm. Join Evolve Nutrition & Vitality at their new Wig Boutique.

Free smoothie samples, free “happy” essential oil blend to the first 20, drawing for free cookbook. Also onsite: Nails in Detail & Eclect-Hip Salon, Yoga with Lora, and Simplicity all offering specials. Free. Evolve Nutriton & Vitality, 1665 Hartford Ave, Johnston. 401-578-5879.

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Kids’ Yoga and PJ Party – 6-8pm. Wear your PJs and bring your favorite stuffed animal. Pizza will be served. Children will learn breathing techniques, practice balance with poses and dance to music. $20. A Touch of Light Wellness Center, 1991 Victory Hwy, Burrilleville. 401-568-2800.

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Angels of the Four Corners – 7-9pm. The Archangels of the 4 corners, Michael, Raphael, Uriel and Gabriel. Come learn about them and what they represent. Between elements and directions and more. $30/advance, $35/at door. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown.

Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

Open House – 10am-2pm. Join Evolve Nutrition & Vitality at their new Wig Boutique.

Free smoothie samples, free “happy” essential oil blend to the first 20, drawing for free cookbook. Also onsite: Nails in Detail & Eclect-Hip Salon, Yoga with Lora, and Simplicity all offering specials. Free. Evolve Nutriton & Vitality, 1665 Hartford Ave, Johnston. 401-578-5879.

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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) – 6-7:30pm. Free Intro to MBSR/Orientation workshop. Attendance at one is a prerequisite for the indepth 8-wk course with weekly sessions at 6pm on Mondays beginning Sept 30. With Nancy Bennett.

Free intro; $365/8-wk course. Innerlight Yoga, 850 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown. 401-849-3200.

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Polka Dot Powerhouse - 6-8pm. Join us at our monthly meetings to meet like-minded women looking for a drama free, comfortable, pressure free atmosphere. $20. Polka Dot Powerhouse, at Tavolo Wine Bar & Tuscan Grille, 2099 Post Rd, Warwick. PolkaDotPowerhouse.com.

FireFly Yoga & Wellness Festival – 11am5pm. Outdoor yoga classes, live music, food, local vendors and artisans, Juice’d Cafe, wellness and clinics. Wolf Moon’s Fire, Healing Grove, henna, Bohemian Lounge and more.

Family friendly yoga event bringing community together. $30, free/under age 14, $15/non-yoga ticket. Firefly, Glen Park, Glen Rd, Portsmouth.

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Calm Within Chaos: A Yoga Therapy Workshop – 1-3:30pm. Explore the subtler, smaller yoga-based practices that can make a big difference in self-regulation and mental-emotional hygiene. $40. Jala Studio: Yoga & Art, 285 S Main St, Providence. 508-566-2524. Jala-Studio.com.

Sound Therapy Yoga – 3-5pm. A spiritual journey of music, sound, breathing and yoga to harmonize the body, mind and spirit. With Brian Mello. $25. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Whispers from Heaven Event – 6-9pm. Psychic Medium Patricia Griffin, Whispers from Heaven event, Patty delivers messages of love from our loved ones in Spirit. $50. Earth’s Hidden Treasures, 63 S Main St, Assonet, MA. RSVP: 508-644-7398. EarthsHiddenTreasure.com.

Gong Bath and Drum Healing – 6:30-8pm. Experience sound healing with A. Michelle. The vibrational overtones promote healing, clarity, inspiration and creativity. Bring mat, pillow and blanket. $15. First Spiritualist Church of RI, 83 S Rose St, East Providence. SpiritualistChurchRI.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Medical Qigong & Tai Chi Intro – 10am-12:30pm.

In this workshop, strengthen and balance your internal energy for better health, and improve balance and coordination with tai chi practice. $50. Santosha Yoga and Holistic Health Center, 275 Reservoir Ave, Providence. 401-780-9809. YogaAtSantosha.com.

Harmony Circle of Spiritualists Service – 10:30am-12pm. The medium for the day will be Jean Mandeville. All welcome. Stay for a pot luck after service. Donations appreciated. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown.

Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Corn Full Moon Sound Bath Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Join Ann Porto and Anthony Brogi for a meditation and Sound bath celebrating the Corn(harvest) Full Moon. They will use instruments including gong and singing bowls. $20 Pre-Registered or 25 at the door. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Suite 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

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: Center for Transformation, 194 Waterman St, Ste 9, Providence. 401-924-0567. FireseedCenter.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Polka Dot Powerhouse - 11:30am-1:30pm. Join us at our monthly meetings to meet like-minded women looking for a drama free, comfortable, pressure free atmosphere. $20. Polka Dot Powerhouse, at Tavolo Wine Bar & Tuscan Grille, 2099 Post Rd, Warwick. PolkaDotPowerhouse.com.

Veterans’ Benefits Counseling – 12-1pm. All medical marijuana cardholders welcome. Free.

Summit Medical Compassion Center, 380 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick. 401-889-3990. SummitRI.org.

Complementary Reiki Mini-Session – 4-7pm.

Give reiki a try. Stop in for a 10-15-min session.

Call ahead to set up a time. Reiki is a wonderful energy technique to reduce stress, relaxation and more. Free; donations appreciated. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown.

Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 New Patient Orientation Class – 11:30am12:30pm. All medical marijuana cardholders are welcome. A great introduction for the newly licensed patient to learn about cannabis strains, products, modes of delivery, onset and duration, health benefits, etc. Free. Summit Medical Compassion Center, 380 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick.

401-889-3990. SummitRI.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Gong Bath: Healing with Sound – 6:30-8pm. Join Joy (Gongs of Joy) and A.Michelle (Drumsinger) to experience the resonant sounds of gongs, singing bowls, drums, flutes and more to bring you to a state of relaxation. $25/pre-registered, $30/at door.

It’s My Health, 1099 Mendon Rd, Cumberland.

401-305-3585. Joy@GongsOfJoy.com.

Crystal Singing Bowls Healing Meditation – 7-8pm. With the vibrational sounds of Tibetan and crystal singing bowls will alter your individual energy footprint based on the healing that your soul needs. $20. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Reiki Share – 7-9pm. Reiki shares are a way for practitioners to practice on one another and to hone their skills and receive healing themselves. $10. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Nature’s Meditation – 8:30-11am. We will go to the woods for a walk and meditation. Car pool from Blue Dragonfly. The meditation will focus on the trees and woods. Great way to begin the wkend. $10. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

FARA 5K; Race for Matt & Grace – 10am2pm. Please join us at our 10th annual 5k and after party to raise awareness and funds for the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) to cure FA. $30/adult, $10/child or cheerleader. Rhode Island College, 600 Mt Pleasant Ave, Providence. curefa.org/RFMG. Gongs: Harvesting Wellness Festival – 10am3pm. Offering personal gong sessions and a gong bath finale at 3pm. 2nd Annual Festival at the The Heron Dance Yoga & Meditation Studio yurt and farm. Vendors; family fun. $10/adult, free/2 kids, $5/additional kid. POTEGP Community Gardens & Sanctuary, 311 Sanford Rd, Westport, MA. TheHeronStudio.com/seasonal-celebrations.

savethedate 3rd Annual Healthy Living Community Event – 12-3pm. Join us for our free family friendly event and installation of our four community lending libraries. Make art, jewelry, paint, draw, craft projects, story telling, food, games and prizes. Free. The Empowerment Factory, Baldwin Elementary School, 50 Whitman St, Pawtucket.

401-365-1010. TheEmpowermentFactory.org.

Crystals 101 – 1-3pm. Have you admired crystals, but don’t know a thing about them? This class will introduce you to crystals, what shape, type of crystal, handling and care of crystals and more. $30/ advance $35/at door. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

savethedate Partnering With Your Chief Spiritual Officer for Success & Freedom – 11:30am-1:30pm.

May McCarthy will deliver this workshop based on her first book, The Path to Wealth; Seven Spiritual Steps for Financial Abundance. She will show you how to make the all-knowing power of the universe your new business partner. $25 suggested love offering. Concordia Center for Spiritual Living, 292 W Shore Rd, Warwick.

401-732-1552. ConcordiaCSL.com.

Basic Perfume Class – 12:30-2:45pm. Learn more about the basics of perfumery and create a chemical free perfume that you make and take home.

This fun introductory class is for you and your friends. $100. Providence Perfume Co, 13 South Angell St, Providence. Register: 401-455-2325 or ProvidencePerfume.com.

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Drumming Circle – 3-4:30pm. There will be drumming and meditation. The vibrations from the drums penetrates the body and helps with healing. $10. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Magical Sound Journey & Yoga Workshop – 4-8pm. Experience the healing sound and vibration of crystal bowls to balance your body’s rhythm.

Also gentle yoga and breath, guided meditation and Thai massage. Light meal included. $75/preregister. Seven Arrows Herb Farm, 346 Oak Hill Ave, Seekonk, MA. 508-399-7860.

Special Gong Bath Event – 6:30-8pm. Join Joy & A.Michelle for a gong event that will bring you to a state of deep peace, relaxation and healing with the resonance of the gongs, singing bowls and more. $25. Bikram Yoga Falmouth, Driftwood Plaza, 180 Teaticket Hwy, East Falmouth, MA. 508-540-0089.

Joy@GongsOfJoy.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) – 6-7:30pm. Free Intro to MBSR/Orientation workshop. Attendance at one is a prerequisite for the indepth 8-wk course with weekly sessions at 6pm on Mondays beginning Sept 30. With Nancy Bennett.

Free intro; $365/8-wk course. Innerlight Yoga, 850 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown. 401-849-3200.

InnerLightYoga.com.

Creative Meditation: Touch Drawing – 6:308:30pm. Draw from your soul. Go deep and wide in your the exploration of what your soul is communicating with you. $15. CreatIgo, 642 East Ave, Warwick. Register: 401-793-0097 or CreatIgo.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Cayce Search for God Study Group – 2-4pm.

This group meets bi-weekly to study the metaphysical readings of Edgar Cayce in the Search for God books in order to grow spiritually and to meditate together. Free; donations requested. Balance Personal Fitness, 99 Frenchtown Rd, East Greenwich.

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

Holistic Networking Event – 4:30-6:30pm.

Come meet holistic practitioners and spiritually like-minded people. A great way to connect, share healing modalities and network with others in the industry. $10. Earth’s Hidden Treasures, 63 S Main St, Assonet, MA. 508-644-7398.

EarthsHiddenTreasure.com.

A Night of Insight – 6:30-8:30pm. Join medium Kathy Archambault and learn to tap into your own spiritual energy. A fun way to learn about your innate spiritual gifts. Everyone who comes will get a reading. $20. First Spiritualist Church of RI, 83 S Rose St, East Providence. SpiritualistChurchRI.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Jin Shin Jyutsu: Self-Care Class – 11:30am-1pm.

Mara Prentice, DC, will teach you Jin Shin Jyutsu, (a Japanese Harmonizing Art) self-care techniques that when used help bring balance, harmony and greater self awareness. $15. Beloved: A Yoga Practice, 235 High St, 2nd Fl, Bristol. 401-787-8877.

BelovedAYogaPractice@gmail.com.

Adult Coloring Club for Relaxation – 6:307:30pm. Discover the stress-relieving benefits of coloring. The library will provide soothing music, coloring books, markers, colored pencils and cray-

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ons. Free. Washington Park Library, 1316 Broad St, Providence. 401-781-3136. Provcomlib.org/ locations/washington-park-library.

Pendulum 101 – 7-8pm. Learn the A,B,Cs about a pendulum. Learn about the pendulum, clearing, programming, and how to use. Hands-on. Bring own or use one of ours. $15/advance, $20/at door.

Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Free Family Yoga Class – 2-3pm. Class will introduce classic yoga, meditation, breath work and stress-management in a kid-friendly style. All ages welcome. free. Santosha Yoga and Holistic Health Center, 275 Reservoir Ave, Providence.

401-780-9809. YogaAtSantosha.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Reiki Share – 2-3:30pm. Reiki shares are a way for practitioners to practice on one another and to hone their skills and receive healing themselves. $10. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Fourth Friday Healing Gong Bath – 7:30-9pm.

Gongs of Joy and Subhadra Newton, plus a special surprise musical guest, will play gongs, bowls, drums and more to energize and balance your chakras for deep relaxation. $25. Dean’s List Academy, 25 Esten Ave, Pawtucket. 401-258-3952.

Joy@GongsOfJoy.com.

Journeywork with Ben Carroll – 4-6pm. Join us for a profoundly relaxing evening of healing and meditation using crystal singing bowls. Preformed by the gifted recording artist and sound healer, Ben Carroll. $35/preregister, $40/at door. A Touch of Light Welness Center, 1991 Victory Hwy, Burrillville. 401-568-2800. ATouchOfLight.biz.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

Sound Healing Gong Bath at the Barn – 5-6:30pm. Join Joy (Gongs of Joy) and A.Michelle (Drumsinger) to experience the resonant vibrations of the gongs, singing bowls, drums, chimes, bells and other instruments. $35. The Stone Barn, Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, 786 Horseneck Rd, South Dartmouth, MA. 508-525-3927.

Joy@GongsOfJoy.com.

Rhode Island Pagan Pride Day - 10am-5pm. Celebrating various Pagan Traditions. Many workshops, Keynote speaker is Selena Fox from Circle Sanctuary, music, performances, vendors, good food by the RI Pagan Pride Conscious Cafe, and so much more!. Free. RI Pagan Pride, Johnston Memorial Park, 1583 Hartford Ave, Johnston. 413-896-1447.

RIPaganPride.org.

Integrated Energy Therapy for Kids – 1-3pm.

Designed for ages 7-12 year. Receive a basic level IET “energy attunement” that will permanently open their energy field to the power of IET Basic Level. $50. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Must register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Learn About Crystals – 2-4pm. Practice with crystal energy. Show and Tell with different specimens.

Bring crystals for identification. We will meditate with the crystal you are most attracted to. $15.

Earth’s Hidden Treasures, 63 South Main St, Assonet, MA. 508-644-7398. EarthsHiddenTreasure.com.

New Moon Sound Meditation – 6-7:30pm. The Sounds of Harmony Gong Meditation program uses gongs, crystal bowls and assorted resonant instruments to facilitate relaxation, meditation and rejuvenation. $20. Sounds of Harmony Gong Meditation UUCSC, 27 North Road, Wakefield.

401-339-0840. KevinBell13@cox.net.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

savethedate Chow Day! – 10am-3pm. All dogs/breeds/ mixes welcome. Fun day with agility & rally courses, games, fun competitions, trick & costume contests, AKC CGC & Tricks Testing, raffles, food, fun. $2-$5 per entry, $10 for AKC Tests. Delmyra Kennels, 191 Ten Rod Rd, Exeter.

401-294-3247. NewEnglandChowChowClub.org.

Complementary Reiki Mini-Session – 10:30am12:30pm. Give reiki a try. Stop in for a 10-15-min session. Call ahead to set up a time. Reiki is a wonderful energy technique to reduce stress, relaxation and more. Free; donations appreciated.

Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1 Sculpt Your Mind – 7-9pm. Meditation and creativity. 5-wk workshop. Space limited. $175/5 wks. Samantha Dorian, Northern Rhode Island.

Exact location in Northern Rhode Island provided upon registration. 609-775-7501. SamanthaDorian@Alumni.Harvard.edu.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2

savethedate Discover the Science of Self-Healing – 6-7:30pm. Join the Marion Institute BioMed Programs for a panel discussion with the authors of Bioregulatory Medicine: An Innovative Holistic Approach to Self-Healing. Bioregulatory medicine addresses the four pillars of health— drainage and detox, diet, mind-body medicine and oral health—using a sophisticated synthesis of the very best natural medicine with modern advances in technology. $25/advance, $35/at door; includes copy of book. Hotel Providence, 139 Mathewson St, Providence. Register: bit.ly/ MIConnector. MarionInstitute.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 Comedy Fundraiser Jester Knight – 7-9pm. Neal Fachon Memorial Fundraiser to benefit Camp Sunshine and The Jester and Pharley Phund. Featuring top local comedians. Bring your own snacks; cash bar. $20. Funny 4 Funds, East Greenwich Veteran Firemen’s Hall, 80 Queen St, East Greenwich. Tickets: 401-885-8505 or Funny4Funds.com/events.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 Weekend Natural Perfumery Intensive Course – Oct 5-6. 10am-8pm, Sat; 10am-2pm, Sun. Workshops: Introduction to natural perfumery, creating solid perfumes using exotic waxes and butters, marketing/branding/sourcing/promotion. $875. Providence Perfume Co, 13 S Angell St, Providence.

401-455-2325. Register: ProvidencePerfume.com.

classifieds Fee for classifieds is $1 per word per month. To place listing, email content to Info@RINaturalAwakenings.com.

Deadline is the 10th of the month.

FOR RENT 500 – 1,000 SQUARE FEET AVAILABLE TO SUBLET in artist studio at Hope Artist Village.

Space can be modified depending on your needs.

Call Gail at 401-365-1010 for more information.

HELP WANTED LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED HOLISTIC PRACTITIONERS. Call Earth’s Hidden Treasures 508-644-7398.

OPPORTUNITIES DISTRIBUTION SITE – Offer your patrons the opportunity to pick up their monthly copy of Natural Awakenings magazine at your business location, and promote your events for free with 2 calendars listings a month. Contact Classifieds@RINaturalAwakenings.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 Renaissance Gong Academy: Day 1 – 9:30am4:30pm. Intro to playing gong for meditation and therapy. Fee includes: 2-day training, 60-page book and 16” Chau Gong with mallet. Extensive handson practice with Meinl + Paiste Gongs. $525. Renaissance Barn LLC, 64 Long Hwy, Little Compton. 401-318-5512. RenaissanceBarn@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 Basic Solid Perfume Class – 12-2pm. Learn how to create solid perfumes using floral waxes and butters. Class is intended for those with no background in perfumery. $100. Providence Perfume Co, 13 S Angell St, Providence. 401-455-2325.

RSVP: ProvidencePerfume.com.

Renaissance Gong Academy: Day 2 – 10am3pm. ​ Intro to playing gong for meditation and therapy. Limit 6. Pre-registration only. History and theory from teachings of Grand Gongmaster Don Conreaux and other sound pioneers. For cost see Oct 5 listing. Renaissance Barn LLC, 64 Long Hwy, Little Compton. 401-318-5512.

RenaissanceBarn@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31 Heart Wisdom Gong Meditation – 7:30-9pm. A gong bath creates a deep and lasting massage with sound. Unique live event, tailored to each audience, using gongs, crystal and Tibetan bowls and more. $25/pre-registered, $30/at door. Heart Wisdom Workshop, 182 Ridge Rd, Bowdoinham, ME. 508-667-2770. HealingHeartChakra@gmail.com.

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sunday Morning Meditation – 8-9am. Start your morning early with a guided meditation then enjoy the rest of your day. Meditation is a wonderful way to improve health such as blood pressure, increase focus. $72/6 classes, $15. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

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. Teens meet last Sunday of the month. Free. Concordia Center for Spiritual Living, 292 W Shore Rd, Warwick. 401-732-1552.

ConcordiaCSL.com.

Spiritualist Service – 10-11:30am. Come experience the First Spiritualist Church of RI every Sunday. Service includes healing, a guided meditation, and our guest medium giving a talk and spirit messages. Free. First Spiritualist Church of RI, 83 S Rose St, East Providence. SpiritualistChurchRI.com.

Unity Sunday Celebration Service – 11am12:15pm. Please join us at our new location and service time. The Sunday Service includes inspiring message, beautiful music, prayer, meditation and fellowship. Free. Unity Radiant Light, 474 Fruit Hill Ave, North Providence. 401-486-2708.

UnityRadantlLight.org.

Sunday Celebration Service Center for Spiritual Living Southern RI – 11:30am-12:30pm. Doors open at 11:20am. We are a loving all-inclusive community welcoming people of all faiths, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds from all walks of life.

Love offering. Center for Spiritual Living Southern RI, at S Kingston Office Park, Bldg B Lower, 24 Salt Pond Rd, South Kingston. CSLSRI.com.

Yoga Nidra – 6-7pm. With Kara. No class Sept 1. Experience the many benefits of yoga nidra; conscious deep relaxation. Lay down, rest and be guided to the place between waking n dreaming, rejuvenate for optimal health. $72/6 classes, $15. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

monday Tai Chi Easy – 9-10am. No class Sept 2. Learn Tai Chi Easy to reduce stress, anxiety and depression, increase balance and coordination. Increase sleep quality, improve blood pressure, etc. $72/6 classes, $15. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Svaroopa® Yoga with Maria – 10:30am-12pm.

Dissolve your stress and pain with a deeply relaxing class where poses are adapted to your body using props and gentle alignment. Find greater ease, strength and calm. New students: $55/5, $21/series.

Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. 401-305-5319. TimeForYouYoga.com.

Yoga for Everybody – 6-7:15pm. Class is adapted for those in attendance. Typically, this is a moderately paced class which emphasizes focused breathing and a mindful awareness of body and posture. $15. A Touch of Light Wellness Center, 1991 Victory Hwy, Burrillville. 401-568-2800.

ATouchOfLight1@outlook.com.

Drop-In Social Group for LGBTQQIA Youth – 6-7:30pm. 2nd & 4th Mondays. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of South County hosts ages 13-18. Free. 27 North Rd, Peace Dale.

401-783-4170. For more info, Rev DL Helfer: uucscminister@gmail.com.

Tai Chi Easy – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn Tai Chi Easy to reduce stress, anxiety and depression, increase balance and coordination. Increase sleep quality, improve blood pressure, etc. $72/6 classes, $15. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Yoga of Some Kind – 6:30-7:30pm. Also Wednesdays and Saturday, 8-9am. Earth’s Hidden Treasures, 63 S Main St, Assonet, MA. 508-644-7398.

EarthsHiddenTreasure.com.

Shamanic Meditation – 7-8pm. No class Sept 2. A guided 3-part meditation. A great way to quiet the mind, relax, and become centered. Free; donations accepted. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

tuesday Introduction to Ashtanga – 7:30-8:30am. A vigorous vinyasa practice where students move progressively through a set series of postures. Class guided by the teacher and is meant to serve as an introduction to ashtanga. $16/drop-in; packages available. Jala Studio: Yoga & Art, 285 S Main St, Providence. 508-566-5824. Jala-Studio.com.

Svaroopa® Yoga with Janice – 9:30-11am. Dissolve your stress and pain with a deeply relaxing class. Poses are adapted to your body using blankets as props and gentle alignment. Find ease, strength and calm. New students: $55/5, $21/series. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland.

401-305-5319. TimeForYouYoga.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. Preregistration necessary. $10/first class, $18.50/class/8-wk series. Blissful Moment Yoga Studio, 1006 Charles St, Ste 10A, North Providence. 401-742-8020.

BlissfulMomentYoga.com.

Qigong – 6-7pm. A Chinese healing art involving meditation, controlled breathing and movement exercises. This class will be taught while seated, and is fitting for all. $ $72/6 classes, $15. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown.

Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

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Yoga with Mindful Awareness – 6-7:15pm. Starts Sept 10. Kripalu-style postures and flows emphasizing mindful awareness of body, breath and energy. Class will energize you and bring you to your calm center. $12-$13/Flex Pass; $16/dropin. The Yoga Studio of BlackstoneRiverValley, 99 Pound Rd, 2nd Fl of Zen Center, Cumberland.

TheYogaStudioBRV.com.

saturday Introduction to Ashtanga – 8:30-9:45am. A vigorous vinyasa practice where students move progressively through a set series of postures. Class guided by the teacher and is meant to serve as an introduction to ashtanga. $16/drop-in; packages available. Jala Studio: Yoga & Art, 285 S Main St, Providence. 508-566-2524. Jala-Studio.com.

Yin Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm. A great complement to your active life. Nourishing tired muscles, soothing achy joins this contemplative practice is therapeutic: body, mind and spirit. With Nicole Downing. $13. Beloved: A Yoga Practice, 235 High St, 2nd Fl, Bristol.

401-787-8877. BelovedAYogaPractice@gmail.com.

wednesday Guided Meditation: Shamanic – 9-10am. A 3-part guided meditation. A great way to quiet the mind, relax and become centered. $72/6 classes, $15. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Yoga 101 – 4:30-5:30pm. Learn and understand the fundamentals of yoga and experience the yoga bliss you’ve always heard about. If you have a body, you can do yoga. $15. A Touch of Light Wellness Center, 1991 Victory Hwy, Harrisville.

401-568-2800. ATouchOfLight.biz.

Kids’ Yoga – 6-7pm. Classes are intended to be fun and may include age-appropriate games, animal sounds and creative names for poses. Benefits: greater optimism, focus, coordination, etc. $10. A Touch of Light Wellness Center, 1991 Victory Hwy, Harrisville. 401-568-2800. ATouchOfLight.biz 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. Preregistration necessary. $10/first class, $18.50/class/8-wk series. Blissful Moment Yoga Studio, 1006 Charles St, Ste 10A, North Providence. 401-742-8020.

BlissfulMomentYoga.com.

Flow Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. With Justine. A style of yoga where the practitioner moves gracefully from one pose. Designed for all levels. $72/6 classes, $15. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Guided Meditation: Shamanic – 7-8pm. A 3-part guided meditation. A great way to quiet the mind, relax and become centered. $72/6 classes, $15.

Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

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Astrologer Hilary Harley – 10am-8pm. 1st & 3rd Thursday. Must call 1 wk in advance to book appt.

Earth’s Hidden Treasures, 63 S Main St, Assonet, MA. 617-610-1564. EarthsHiddenTreasure.com.

Coffee Hour for Veterans (Cana Vets) – 10:30am12pm. 3rd Thursday. For veterans to share a cup of coffee, a donuts and comradery. Please join us and hear what else we may have to offer. Must be a RI Medical Marijuana patient. Summit Medical Compassion Center, 380 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick. Limited seating; register: 401-889-3990. SummitRI.org.

Guided Meditation: Shamanic – 7-8pm. A 3-part guided meditation. A great way to quiet the mind, relax and become centered. $72/6 classes, $15.

Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Svaroopa® Yoga with Janice – 7-8:30pm. Dissolve your stress and pain with a deeply relaxing class. Poses are customized for you using blankets and gentle alignment. Find greater ease, strength and calm. New students: $55/5, $21/series. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. 401-305-5319. TimeForYouYoga.com.

friday Mindful Stretch Yoga – 4:30-5:45pm. An excellent place to experience the astounding benefits of yoga. Primarily floor based exercises with longer holds, ending with a deeply relaxing, extended savasana. $15. A Touch of Light, 1991 Victory Hwy, Burrillville. 401-568-2800. ATouchOfLight.biz.

Tai Chi Easy – 6-7pm. Learn Tai Chi Easy to reduce stress, anxiety and depression, increase balance and coordination. Increase sleep quality, improve blood pressure, etc. $72/6 classes, $15. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Coastal Growers Farmers’ Market – 8:30am12:30pm. Large outdoor farmers’ market offering high-quality locally grown and produced goods, produce and food. Rain or shine. Beautiful location, lots to do, see and taste. Free. Coastal Growers Market, Casey Farm, 2325 Boston Neck Rd, Saunderstown. CoastalMarket.org.

Community Tai Chi for East Bay – 9-10am.

Every other Saturday. Learn breathing, postures, stretching and healing from a practitioner of Emei and Wudang styles in a relaxed session. Classes include warm-up and discussions on the art of tai chi and Daoist culture. Free. White Monkey Tai Chi & Qigong, at Bay Spring Community Center, 170 Narragansett St, Barrington. WhiteMonkeyTaiChi@live.com.

Family Tai Chi – 9-10am. Great way for parents and children to spend time and learn tai chi for health. Lowers blood pressure, increase flexibility, strength, balance and more. $15/child, $24/parent & child. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Yoga 101 – 9-10am. Learn and understand the fundamentals of yoga and experience the yoga bliss you’ve always heard about. If you have a body, you can do yoga. $15. A Touch of Light, 1991 Victory Hwy, Burrillville. 401-568-2800. ATouchOfLight.biz.

Yoga with Mindful Awareness – 9:30-10:45am.

Kripalu-style yoga postures and flows, emphasizing mindful awareness of body, breath and energy. Class will energize you and bring you to your calm center. $12-$13/Flex Pass, $16/dropin. The Yoga Studio of BlackstoneRiverValley, 99 Pound Rd, 2nd Fl of Zen Center, Cumberland.

TheYogaStudioBRV.com.

Svaroopa® Yoga with Suzanne – 9:45-11:15am.

Dissolve your stress and pain with a deeply relaxing class. Poses are adapted to your body using blankets as props and gentle alignment. Find ease, strength and calm. New students: $55/5, $21/series. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland.

401-305-5319. TimeForYouYoga.com.

Qigong – 10-11am. A Chinese healing art involving meditation, controlled breathing and movement exercises. Class taught while seated, and is fitting for all. $ $72/6 classes, $15. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown.

Register: 401-741-5055 or BlueDragonflyRI.com.

It’s very important that children learn to use technology—it’s part of life— but also that they learn when to put it down. ~Anne Wojcicki

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HOMEOPATHY VANDANA PITKE

AKASHIC RECORDS MEGHAN GREER

Northern Lights-Clock Tower Square Portsmouth 401-378-4234 meghangreer19@yahoo.com Empresshealing.me The Akashic Records contain the history of your soul, who are now and what you may become in the future. A reading provides information to guide you. Open to your Record keepers to receive information for your highest good.

FARMERS MARKET COASTAL GROWERS FARMERS MARKETS Casey Farm 2325 Boston Neck Rd Saunderstown RI CoastalMarket.org

Coastal Growers Farmers Market runs every Saturday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm through October 26. All vendors offer locally grown, produced, and handmade produce and goods. Farmers, artisans, music, activities, and more at a beautiful location. Rain or shine.

CHIROPRACTIC DR. RICHARD PICARD 342 Atwood Avenue Cranston, RI 401-942-6967 DrRichardPicard.com

With 25 years of experience, Dr. Picard has helped thousands of patients recover from various health challenges with chiropractic care. Dr. Picard is unique; he looks at the body from a holistic perspective and focuses on wellness. He provides traditional nutrition and natural medicine to help heal the tissues of the body that are in need of repair. This in combination with chiropractic care creates a dynamic healing response within the body. Don’t deal with your pain and health challenges alone, call someone who cares.

NETWORK SPINAL ANALYSIS

Patricia Hogan-Casey, DC Wholistic Chiropractic Center 215 Cottage St, Pawtucket 401-725-4380 • DrPatOnTheBack.com Dr. Patricia Hogan-Casey, using Network Spinal Analysis, has witnessed profound effects on the physical, emotional and spiritual levels of her patients. The gentle precise touches to the spine initiate the removal of interference to the nervous system’s tension and function—essentially cueing the brain to develop new strategies to experience greater wellbeing. See ad on page 20.

DEPTH HYPNOSIS FIRESEED CENTER FOR TRANSFORMATION

Katharine A. Rossi 194 Waterman Street Providence, RI 401-924-0567 • fireseedcenter.com Holistic counseling using hypnosis to access root causes of imbalance and shamanic techniques to connect you to your own power. Depth hypnosis works with your inner wisdom to heal and create lasting change. Office and phone sessions available.

HEALTH FOOD STORE NATURE’S GOODNESS

510 East Main Rd, Middletown, RI 401-847-7480 facebook.com/naturesgoodness NaturesGoodnessRI.com Since 1984 we have been providing the finest quality Natural & Organic Whole Foods including many Gluten Free products, Natural Body Care, Athletic Supplements & Protein Powders, Incense, Smudging Supplies and Candles made with Essential Oils, Natural Pet Care Food & Supplements and Healthful Information in a fun, comfortable and inspirational environment. Open Daily M-F 9:30-6:30, Sat 9:305:30, Sun 11-4. View our web site and Facebook for upcoming events and educational information.

HOLISTIC GUIDANCE SOUL WISDOM READINGS WITH CHRIS Chris McCullough 204b Clock Tower Square, Portsmouth, RI 401-662-6642 crismcholistic@gmail.com SoulWisdomTarot.com

Readings in Person or by phone by appointment.

Bring a little magic to your next Home Parties or Fundraiser. Cris is Author of “Holistic Tarot: Soul Wisdom for a New Paradigm”, her integrative approach to reading merges numerology, spiritual astrology and connection with Divine Source to help you solve the problems in your life. Classes in Goddessing, Tarot and Shamanism forming now. Go to SoulWisdomTarot.com or facebook.com/HolisticTarot for the latest news.

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Om Homeopathy, It’s My Health, Cumberland Above All Holistic, Cranston 401-573-3757 • omhomeopathy.com With 12+ yrs experience in classical Homeopathy Vandana Pitke has helped many clients restore and achieve health. Vandana is a certified classical homeopath. She looks at the symptoms from a holistic perspective focusing on mind and body. She also incorporates ayurvedic nutrition and Mudra meditation in her practice, which makes healing faster, better and from within when combined with homeopathy. Go to omhomeopathy.com or join Facebook group My Holistic Health. See ad on page 5.

HYPNOSIS TRAINING GREATER RHODE ISLAND HYPNOSIS TRAINING

John Koenig, Certified Instructor 401-374-1890 John.Koenig.Hypnotist@live.com GreaterRhodeIslandHypnosisTraining.com Help people change and earn income as a Certified Hypnotist.

100 Hour National Guild of Hypnotists Certifications Course next class starts January 2020, get on the waiting list today. $400, early enrollment discount. Call today to see if this is the right course for you.

INTERFAITH MINISTER INTERFAITH MINISTER

Rev. Natalia de Rezendes Slatersville, RI 401-766-8316 • nathalia47@aol.com GatheringGuide.com • OneVoiceCentral.com Create the Wedding ceremony of your heart’s desire with Rev. Natalia! Whether it be traditional or non-traditional or an Interfaith marriage. All types of love unions welcomed! Rev. Natalia co-creates ceremonies with you and enhances the beauty of your traditions: weddings, baby christenings and namings, seasonal healing rituals, memorials and funerals.

INTUITIVE TAROT READER THE TAROT GODDESS

Lori Tiburcio Warwick 401-393-5655 401-529-6065 TarotGoddess31@yahoo.com Tarot readings and healings have become an important tool in my life and those around me, providing guidance and healing. Answers questions about Love, good fortune, health, money and career. Phone readings available.

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LICENSED NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS SHEILA M. FRODERMANN, MS, ND, DHANP, CCH

Providence Wholistic Healthcare 144 Waterman St, Providence, RI 401-455-0546 ProvidenceWholistic.com Over twenty years of private practice experience in holistic natural family healthcare - providing individualized diet, nutrition & lifestyle counseling, homeopathy, and herbal medicines towards optimizing one’s health and wellness. Naturopathic Physician - Classical Homeopath Bowenwork practitioner. See ad on page 9.

DR. CHRYSANTHI KAZANTZIS (DR. KAZ) ND, MS

At Providence Wholistic Healthcare 144 Waterman St, Providence, RI 401-455-0546 ProvidenceWholistic.com Licensed Naturopathic Physician, Clinical Nutritionist and Reiki practitioner. Specializes in digestive disorders, thyroid dysfunction, diabetes, Lyme disease, weight issues and chronic pain. Addressing these conditions by treating the underlying cause through herbal medicine, nutraceuticals, homeopathy, guided nutrition and lifestyle counseling. Book an appointment to start your journey to optimal health. See ad on page 9.

DR. M FEIBELMAN, ND

at Sage Healing Collaborative 201 Waterman Avenue East Providence, RI 02914 508-343-0580 SageHealingCollaborative.com/ practitioners/m-feibelman-nd

Licensed Naturopathic Doctor with a passion for energy work, counseling, and botanical medicine. Respectfully and compassionately meets you where you are at. Also, offers Craniosacral therapy. Queer and Trans friendly.

LIFE COACH LIFE GUIDANCE, CERTIFIED LIFE COACH

Lisa Ashton RN Northern Lights Holistic LLC 204 Clock Tower Square Portsmouth, RI 02871 401-500-1908

Lisa is a Certified Life coach and Guidance Mentor. Get direction and guidance to live your highest and best life! Single session or packages of sessions available. Life and Spiritual guidance available, call today for appointment.

LIFE DESIGN COACHING WITH SUSAN DE LORENZO 508-736-8844 Susan@SusanDeLorenzo.com SusanDeLorenzo.com

Susan De Lorenzo is an inspirational speaker and life coach who helps clients leverage adversity to create a life they’d love. Author of the upcoming book, Thank You, Cancer and co-host of Life Design Radio with Susan De Lorenzo, please find details and invitations to work with Susan on her website. See ad on page 21.

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NUTRITION RESPONSE TESTING NATURAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS

Dr. Laura Bomback 293 Linden St, Fall River, MA 508-678-1233 • DrBomback.com Our mission at Natural Health Solutions is to improve the health of our community by providing natural options for most health issues and guidance toward the understanding that real solutions can be achieved with real nutrition. I have been helping people for close to 25 years achieve a higher level of health through both nutrition and chiropractic. See ad on page 13.

MEGHAN GREER - LIGHT ATTENDANT Northern Lights Holistic 204 b Clock Tower Square, Portsmouth 401-378-4234

LUCIA No3 a wide spectrum solid light with variable flickering white light, combined activates the pineal gland. Reported benefits include wonder, clarity, inner peace, relaxation and increased intuition. Provided music allows you to reconnect to your Divine radiance!

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ORGANIC SALON FLIPP SALON AND APOTHECARY 38 Transit St, Providence 401-274-1981 FlippSalon.com

Offering Organic hair, skincare, & cosmetic services. Fully stocked Apothecary with 2 Herbalists on staff, custom blends available. Reflexology, acupuncture, massages therapy available, connecting art and wellness. See ad on page 15.

PERIODONTICS

JUNE EDWARD

Teacher/Psychic Medium Somerset Mass 508-259-1231 Juneedward.com Angel card, Destiny Card, Akashic record readings, energy healing. Connect to loved ones on the other side. I specialize in career and relationship issues, twin flames, clearing past lives, home clearing, working with Angels, Home parties and phone readings available.

MEDIUM AND INTUITIVE PSYCHIC READER

Lisa Ashton, R.N. The Psychic RN 204b Clock Tower Square, Portsmouth, RI 401-500-1908 LisaAshtonMedium.com NorthernLights.one

I specialize in mediumship readings, and connect to your loved ones, family and friends, that have passed. It brings such a sense of closure and peace to know they are safe and they are around you. You have the opportunity to speak to them as well. Meet your own guardian angels and speak to them about your career path, life, love, and future. I also do house harmonizations. Phone reading or in person.

PERIODONTICS INC

Scott Fertik DDS John Broderick DMD, MS 167 Gano St Providence, RI PeriodonticsRI.com office@periodonticsRI.com Integrative periodontal care by a compassionate dental team led by Scott Fertik DDS and John Broderick DMD. The oldest periodontal practice in Rhode Island continues to deliver excellence in implant dentistry and all of your gums’ surgical needs.

REFLEXOLOGY REBECCA GRIVY

Northern Lights Holistic, Portsmouth RI Lighthouse Wellness, Somerset, MA 901-619-2712 Reflexology is a relaxing, safe and effective way to improve your health, body, mind and spirit by working the reflexes or “zones” in your feet, which correspond to all the glands, organs and parts of the body to reduce stress and manage pain. Also offering reiki and craniosacral release.

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REIKI BEV’S HEALING SANCTUARY

Holy Fire II Karuna Reiki® Master Teacher Usui Reiki Master Teacher North Providence, RI 401-231-8222 bevreiki@cox.net With 20+ years’ experience Beverly has helped many clients and instructed many students. Classes are offered in Usui Reiki, Holy Fire Reiki II & III, Karuna Reiki®, Levels 1 through Master and Teacher. Private sessions in reiki, chakra balancing, meditation, distance healing, Animal reiki and Theta Healing.

ROCK STAR REIKI

Michele Barchi, Reiki Master/Teacher, Animal Psychic East Providence, RI rockstarreiki.com 401-314-0680 Reiki is a relaxing treatment that reduces stress, helps manage pain, and promotes healing. Services: Distance Reiki, Reiki classes, Crystal Healing classes, Live video training (coming soon), Animal Reiki (I travel to your pet or distance Reiki), Tarot/Angel card readings.

SOUND HEALING GONGS OF JOY

Joy Quinn Blum 401-258-3952 Joy@GongsOfJoy.com GongsOfJoy.com Sound therapy creates vibrational overtones to help relieve stress, pain, fatigue, fears or phobias, and promote an overall state of peace and deep relaxation.

Gongmaster Joy plays gongs at yoga studios, healing centers and other venues. She also offers private gong healing sessions, sound workshops and more. Contact to find out how sacred sound therapy can help you overcome physical challenges and emotional stress.

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE CATHRYN MOSKOW, LCMT

173 Waterman St, 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.

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WELLNESS CENTER AMY ELIZABETH SCHENCK, RN, HNB-BC Certified Holistic Nurse & Reiki Master Northern Lights Holistic Clock Tower Sq, Portsmouth 401-662-6922 NorthernLights.one

I work with kids and adults, and offer wellness appointments and reiki healing. Wellness appointments include a variety of modalities to help you set and achieve goals and live your best life. Visit website for full bio and list of services. Distance appointments available.

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

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

A TOUCH OF LIGHT WELLNESS

Nadean Brousseau, Owner 1991 Victory Hwy, Burrillville 401-568-2800 ATouchOfLight.biz Specializing in healing Therapeutic Massage and Vibrational Sound Therapist (VST). Nadean and the talented staff at A Touch of Light also offer Integrative Energy Therapy (IET), Integrative Positional Therapist (IPT), Sound Healing, guided Meditations, and various styles of Yoga including Kids’ Yoga. See ad page 29.

INTO THE LIGHT WELLNESS CENTER

Kathy Bjorge Owner and Business Manager The Warren Handkerchief Factory Building Suite #114 Warren, RI, 02885 508-971-1213 (cell) IntoTheLightWellnessCenter.com Offering a co-working space providing community, support and a place to gather for artists’ groups, college student groups, and fitness/health groups.

Classes and workshops, see website for details. See ad page 5.

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 5.

TIME FOR YOU YOGA

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

WIG AND WELLNESS DONNA OUELLETTE

Evolve Nutrition & Vitality; Wig Boutique Cranston-Johnston, RI 401-578-5879 Evolve-Nutrition-Vitality.com Certified in Functional Nutrition.

Boutique has a full line of wigs and accessories to help with hair loss, health and wellness products, an 8-wk “Power to Feel your Best” class based on each individual’s needs, essential oils classes and “make and take” essential oil parties.

Free consultation by appointment!

YOGA & MEDITATION ANANDA MEDITATION AND YOGA CENTER 714 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown, RI 401-524-4766 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.

Age is just a number. Life and aging are the greatest gifts that we could possibly ever have. ~Cicely Tyson September 2019

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