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CONTENTS Natural Awakenings | Rhode Island | April 2020 Issue

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STUDENTS CELEBRATING EARTH WEEK

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BREAKING THE WORRY HABIT

A HOME THAT HEALS

Before it Breaks You

Creating a Nurturing Space

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HOLDING FIRM IN A STORM

FIVE STEPS TO A HEALTHIER HOME

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HEALTHY HOME, HEALTHY KIDS How to Keep Them Safe

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RHODE ISLAND HEALTH EQUITY ZONES

Incorporating Community Resilience

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PLANET RESCUE

Grassroots Strategies Combat Climate Crisis

BRIGIT STRAWBRIDGE HOWARD on Rediscovering Nature

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s I am writing this the world, as we know it, seems to be changing moment by moment. Yet life for my cats, Max & Bailey, remains the same as they nap all afternoon without a care in the world. Oh, to be a house cat with only food, snuggles and the opportunity for treats to occupy the mind. As I considered that thought, I realized I could learn Bailey & Max from these things as well, and learn the Co-Publishers lesson to turn my own focus to live in the present, letting the fog of uncertainties of the future dissipate, if only for a few minutes trusting that I know all is well.

Bill and I watched a movie some time ago called “Bridge of Spies”. In it there is a character that is up to his neck in alligators, as the saying goes. When asked if he was worried, he responded, “would it help?” It’s a great line and something of a motto for us.

Being aware, taking precautions, and planning for eventualities is all fine but worrying is probably not going to gain you anything but stress and anxiety. This month we have some outstanding, timely editorial, including “Breaking the Worry Habit Before it Breaks You” by John Koenig and “Holding Firm in a Storm” by Susan De Lorenzo. Both are local practitioners who will add insight to your life experiences.

It is heartwarming to see so many coming together and helping each other in so many ways in this unprecedented time. Just this morning, I added two different daily, remote local group meditations to my calendar to be sure and stay connected. I’ve had a friend who is a neighbor of my parents reach out to me to see if they needed anything.

I’ve heard stories of folks bringing flowers to nursing homes; it’s a whole new world out there from one minute to the next and we are all in it together. Please take advantage of all of the opportunities that arising with new technologies, and find different ways to connect and build the community we need.

Stay well, hug (or elbow bump!), the ones you love, remain connected in the new ways that technology offers, find the blessings and gratitude for as many moments as you can, continue supporting small businesses and your fellow humans in whatever way you are able and most of all, hold to the belief and understanding that this too, shall pass.

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50th Anniversary of Earth Day The Environment Council of Rhode Island (ECRI), Rhode Island College and other members of the environmental community will host an event at 7 p.m., April 22, at Rhode Island College (RIC) to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The evening will feature a robust discussion about the first Earth Day, including where the environmental movement came from and where it is going, current efforts to improve our environment, the evolving response to the climate crisis and reasons to remain hopeful.

To foster an understanding of new leadership in the movement, several speakers are from frontline communities, including Priscilla de la Cruz from Green Energy Consumers, Monica Huertas from No LNG Providence and Jeni Melo, RIC student and Sunrise member. Greg Gerritt from ECRI and RIC professors Peter Little and April Kiser will also participate, and Jeanine Silversmith from the Rhode Island Environmental Education Association will moderate. In addition, various environmental groups will be present to offer ways to get involved.

Location: 600 Library Rd., Clarke Science Building, Rm 125. For more information, visit rieea.org/50th-anniversary-of-earth-day.

Workplace Wellness with Reiki Alicia Mastrangelo, reiki master/teacher and owner of Live It Love It Wellness, in Warwick, offers Reiki in the Workplace events, where she visits places of business and offers mini reiki sessions to any interested staff members. Stress is the number one complaint in the workplace; even just 10 to15 minutes of reiki can reduce stress levels.

In addition, Mastrangelo will hold Reiki Level I and II Certification courses at Live It Love It Wellness. Reiki Level II training will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 5. Students will learn Reiki II symbols, distance healing, clearing of spaces and crystals.

Level I training will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 11, and will include lessons about reiki history, ethics, hand positions, the aura and the chakras.

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New Compost Drop-Off Program in Providence The Urban Greens Co-op Market, in Providence, has introduced a new drop-off program for composting kitchen scraps. Collection bins are placed in front of the store all day on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Plastic stickers must be removed from produce and staples must be removed from teabags. Dairy can be included, however, no meat and no seafood scraps at this point in time.

Each household is limited to three gallons per week, and Urban Greens can refer people to the best options for larger quantities. The service is free for co-op members and costs $2 per drop off for non-members. A yearly pass is available for $59, which guarantees finished compost in the spring and fall for gardeners.

Compost cards at the cashier help participants track how much they are saving from the landfill. The store sells 5-gallon bins and compostable bags at the store, however, any unbleached paper container full of scraps is acceptable, or compost can be emptied from a re-usable bag. Monthly compost workshops are listed on the website events page.

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Mindful Manicurist Joins Flipp Salon Staff Julia Ramos has joined the staff at Flipp Salon, in Providence, offering what she calls “Mindful Manicures”. She uses Cote 14free brand of polish, and 10-free Chair 5, located in the Break Hotel, in Narragansett, has joined gels will be arriving soon. Her with the Vegan Awareness to participate in the Vegan treatments range from custom LIVE MUSIC | VEGANCouncil & GLUTEN-FREE OPTIONS Chef Challenge during the month of April with a special supple- blended botanical masks, hand mental vegan menu which will be available all April long. Chef massage, plant-based nail and Brian Busse has added a number of vegan items to its menu to cuticle treatments (made by give vegan•guests plenty of dining options for appetizers, main Botanic Providence) and the Chair5.com 401-363-9801 • 1208 Ocean Rd, Narragansett dishes and even desserts. absolute cleanest 14-free hand

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Hypnotist John Koenig will host his Stop the Worry Habit Before it Stops You workshop from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., April 15, at 230 Washington Avenue, in Barrington. In this two-hour program, participants will be guided to build a new habit: the habit of living a more relaxed, more peaceful lifestyle, one day at a time.

The format is a lecture along with group discussion but will also include two group hypnosis sessions.

Koenig has been practicing hypnosis since 1998 in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, helping thousands of Rhode Islanders make important personal changes.

Cost: $50 includes a free audio recording for on-going reinforcement.

For more information and to sign up, visit Possibilities.nu. See listing in the Community Resource Guide.

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Therapy on the Mat Dr. Jorge C. Armesto is now offering individual yoga therapy sessions by appointment in Providence. With its foundations in ancient yogic philosophy, meditation, psychology and contemporary body-mind approaches, yoga therapy offers an opportunity to practice embodied present-moment awareness to enhance physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.

No prior yoga experience is needed.

All abilities are welcomed. Inherent in yoga therapy is a deep respect and appreciation for listening to the ways in which our bodies hold our past and current experiences. To honor this process, Armesto works within a trauma-informed approach that emphasizes going slowly, being attuned to our nervous system, cultivating self-compassion and offering momentto-moment choices as we reconnect with our body in a more spacious manner. If currently working with a psychotherapist to manage grief, anxiety, depression, addiction or to process traumatic experiences, yoga therapy can be an ideal complimentary treatment to traditional talk therapy by helping the body release difficult experiences.

All yoga therapy sessions last an hour and are personalized through focused awareness, assisted postures, exercises, breath work and non-directive verbal cues. This state of embodied presence facilitates a pre-verbal emotional and mental processing that can bring new awareness and clarity to our lived experience.

Cost: On donation basis (give what you feel moved and able to offer).

Online sessions available. For more information, call 781-724-9007 or visit GoSlowly.com. See ad in the Communitity Resource Guide.

Open House at the Creative Community at Creatigo The Creative Community at Creatigo is holding an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 11, to introduce people to new ways for wellness and balance in their lives. Attendees will sample complimentary mini sessions of The Power of Touch Drawing, Sound Bath Immersion, Chakra Balancing Meditation and Plant Seeds in a Mini Fairy Garden. Refreshments will be available along with raffles for free, future sessions.

Cost: Free. Location: 642 East Ave., Warwick. For more information, call 401-793-0097 or visit Creatigo.org. See ad on page 15.

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Hope and Coventry Library Fitness Class for Seniors Myrna Moore, a youthful 81-year-old ball of energy and positivity, has developed, along with some senior ladies from Hope and Coventry Library, a Senior Fitness Demo, and they are willing and able to bring it to any group meeting or gathering. The core of this program is weight training to increase bone density and energy levels, which is important in this phase of life. Their program also entails chair exercises, balance and stretching.

Moore’s entire life has been focused on proper nutrition and exercise, and she teaches classes and gives nutrition guidance to seniors in Rhode Island, a state with 16 percent aged 65 or older. She says, “Growing older is not easy, but we can accomplish this chapter in our lives by healthy habits and exercise. Be it sitting or standing, letting the blood flow along with love will give us a feeling of wellbeing, feeling healthy and happy. This is key to aging gracefully.�

To book a demo, call 401-490-0307.

Celebrate Spirituality at the Holistic Psychic Fair in East Providence The First Spiritualist Church of Rhode Island will be hosting its Spring Holistic Psychic Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 18, in East Providence. Enjoy a fun afternoon exploring many different modalities including mediumship, psychic readings, tarot readings, reiki, chair massage, sound healing, akashic records sessions, aura photography, vendors and more. Admittance is free; patrons pay for services they wish to experience.

By exploring the different modalities available, individuals can discover the tools which can help to enable spiritual and personal growth at a higher level, learn about their aura and its current state through aura photography, and gain insight on where their path is taking them through a tarot card reading or psychic reading.

Additionally, attendees can receive a sound healing session to help balance their chakras, lighten their mood and connect to loved ones that have passed with a trained spiritual medium.

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Many people with anxiety worry excessively about everything. They are restless, find it hard to get motivated and can’t seem to make decisions, often feeling like there’s an elephant on their chest making it difficult to breathe.

Neurofeedback can help when anxiety is interfering with our quality of life. Neurofeedback recognizes what our brain is doing and identifies whether our brainwave patterns are not acting as they should. Using a cap with small metal discs called electrodes, trained specialists are able to track and record brain wave patterns. The electrodes analyze the electrical impulses in the brain and send signals to a computer that records the results. As a result, brainwave patterns can be observed to see if there’s any dysregulated brainwave activity that is causing anxious feelings or causing the brain to become unfocused or race needlessly.

The goal of neurofeedback is to transform an unhealthy, dysregulated brainwave pattern into a normal, healthy, organized pattern.

Neurofeedback is based upon the principle that there is a normal pattern of brainwave activity and that the brain regulates itself based upon this pattern. The result: an improvement in the brain’s ability to regulate itself and perform better. This in turn can reduce or eliminate most neurological symptoms caused by the original irregular brain pattern.

Unlike many other treatments that address the symptoms of neurological disorders, neurofeedback therapy trains the underlying source to alter the structure and function of the brain. As such, many patients report permanent positive changes to their behavior months and years after ending the therapy. Neurofeedback has helped thousands of people to improve their cognitive ability. The results are proven by science and have been used for more than 60 years.

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Take Echinacea to Reduce Anxiety Echinacea extract may be helpful for situationinduced anxiety, indicates a new study from Hungary’s Institute of Experimental Medicine, in Budapest. The researchers tested 64 middle-aged people that had scored high on the State Trait Anxiety Inventory. They were given either 80 milligrams Echinacea angustifolia root extract or a placebo every day for seven days, followed by a threeweek washout period during which no pills were taken. Those taking the echinacea started experiencing less anxiety than the placebo-takers by day seven, and scored significantly lower in “state anxiety”, marked by arousal connected to specific dangers or threats. Measures of “trait anxiety”, in which anxiety is an ongoing personal characteristic, improved slightly compared to the placebo group. Improvements were maintained even during the washout period.

Breathe Cleaner Air to Help Bone Health Air pollution has long been linked to lung cancer, stroke and respiratory disease, and now research has found that it can lead to osteoporosis, as well. Researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health studied the bone mass and density of 3,717 people living in villages near Hyderabad, India. These were compared to fine particulate air pollution levels, which averaged more than three times the recommendations of the World Health Organization. The researchers also surveyed in-home cooking over wood, coal and other biomass sources. The results showed that exposure to ambient air pollution was associated with lower levels of bone mass, and that cooking over fires did not have that effect. “Inhalation of polluting particles could lead to bone mass loss through the oxidative stress and inflammation caused by air pollution,” says lead author Otavio T. Ranzani.

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Mycorrhizae Make Plants Grow Naturally

by David Jones Mycorrhizae is a symbiotic association between a fungus and a plant. The term mycorrhiza refers to the role of the fungus in the plant’s rhizosphere, its root system. Mycorrhizae play important roles in plant nutrition, soil biology and soil chemistry, however, most soil lacks abundant mycorrhizae because of chemicals that have been added and by construction, the weight of buildings, roads, traffic and mechanical interference by our daily lifestyles.

Adding mycorrhizae to our gardens and yards will restore the natural biological balance to the soil of organisms that allow the transfer of nutrients from soil to plants to occur naturally. Plants supply the mycorrhizae with food obtained from the sun; in turn, the mycorrhizae supply the plant with nutrients obtained from the soil, derived from decaying organic material as it occurs in our woodlands and forests.

Reintroducing this biology will restore the balance naturally and give plants a more natural and sustainable appearance without the use of chemical fertilizers which can run off, causing pollution and water bloom.

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Eco-Sunscreen Made from Cashew Shells

Biodegradable Cooler Keeps Food Cold and Dry The ice chests we haul to picnics are typically made of Styrofoam, Dow Chemical’s trademarked name for extruded polystyrene, but it is a highly flammable source of greenhouse gases that animals can mistake for food and won’t degrade for hundreds of years, leading thousands of landfills to ban it.

Now, Igloo, the top global cooler maker, has introduced a new, less-destructive alternative made out of paraffin wax and recycled tree pulp called Recool. The 16-quart, water-resistant cooler, sold at REI and other stores, keeps 75 pounds of contents ice-cold for up to 12 hours and goes up to five days without leaking water. The coolers can be stored and reused many times and then recycled, composted or used as a dry storage container. It’s also less likely to break or chip than Styrofoam.

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Mexicans Return to Old Ways After Ban

A new law bans popular plastic bags in the Mexican capital, and grocery stores are poised to sell reusable synthetic fiber bags. The same law will ban handing out plastic straws, spoons, coffee capsules and other single-use items by 2021. Claudia Hernández, the city’s director of environmental awareness, says, “We are finding that people are returning to baskets, to cucuruchos [cone-shaped rolls of paper].”

The old ways are present in other aspects, too. Many residents still use wheeled, folding shopping baskets and some vendors still measure out bulk goods in discarded sardine cans. Grocery stores that give out plastic bags will be fined, so most will opt for reusable shopping bags made of thick plastic fiber for about 75 cents. For hygienic reasons, the law leaves the door open to using plastic bags for such items as perishable deli meats or cheese.

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Climate Change City Index for 2050 Temperature changes, water shortages and rising sea levels will impact some of the world’s most populous cities during the next 30 years. Apartment rental hub Nestpick.com commissioned researchers to comb through data and determine how the ongoing climate shift could impact specific cities to help people choose where to live and add to the debate about procedures that can be put in place to ensure the longevity and livability of cities.

Bangkok faces the highest risk of flooding from rising sea levels and a projected temperature increase of 3° F. Nairobi may move from a temperate humid warm summer climate to a tropical-type savanna wet summer climate due to rising temperatures. The demand for water is projected to be double the supply in Melbourne.

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A “green” sunscreen has been synthesized from discarded cashew-nut shells by a team of scientists from South Africa, Malawi, Tanzania and Germany, reports the European Journal of Organic Chemistry. Using xylochemistry (wood chemistry), the scientists produced new aromatic compounds that show good UVA and UVB absorbance, which can protect humans, as well as polymers and coatings, from harmful rays from the sun. The research was published in the European Journal of Organic Chemistry. UV rays can lead to sunburn, premature aging and the development of lethal melanomas in humans and animals, and are also damaging to most materials, causing the discoloration of dyes and pigments, weathering, yellowing of plastics and the loss of gloss and mechanical properties.

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on the dark corners of our world and bring peace to our hearts and minds collectively and personally.

The New Moon on April 22, 2020 will occur in sidereal Aries, the lunar star of Ashwini, represented by the head of a horse and symbolic of the celestial physician. This new energy will herald in personal and collective healing. The world will be ready to step into a new paradigm where health takes “front and center”. Mysterious illnesses can be overcome with new perspectives or with new health practitioners or therapists.

Spring is the ideal time to detox our body and let go of what

or who no longer supports us in order to invite something new and wonderful into our life. Aries is the passionate pioneer who invents

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new ideas and is impulsively playful. It’s a great time to start a new job, begin a new relationship or find a new playmate. Why not find a new therapist or coach that will inspire you to manifest your dreams? Remove the heaviness of winter that has accumulated in our tissues by reducing dairy, sugar, meats and gluten. Instead of going to the gym, try exercising outside in the sun, go for a horse ride along the beach, sit in a sauna or steam room, get a restorative massage, stretch more and eat only fruit in the mornings to increase your telomeres. Remember, we are all in this together and all is well in the Universe.

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The difference between the tropical zodiac and the sidereal

zodiac is about 23 degrees. Both systems have value. Sidereal

The Full Moon on April 7, 2020, will occur in sidereal Virgo in the lunar star of Chitra symbolized by a shining jewel, giving rise to the proverbial celestial architect. This full moon will aspect Mercury in Pisces, where it can cause weak and wonky global and personal communications. Be mindful to speak and write clearly and listen with your heart. Quiet your busy mind with daily meditation, even if it’s only five minutes. Close your eyes when you can. When the eyes are still, the mind is still.

Mercury governs the respiratory track, large intestines and

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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skin. While the moon is shining directly at Mercury from approximately April 7 through April 9, practice the ancient yogic art of alternate nostril breathing (pranayama), apply warm massage oils to your skin while in the shower and eat clean, green, vegan foods made with love.

While the moon is in Virgo, it will support your plans to exer-

cise, eat lightly, do yoga and take walks in the beauty of nature.

It’s a splendid time to focus on your health in body, mind and spirit, while aligning your thoughts, words and actions. By the light of this full moon, answers to some of our pressing questions may be revealed and truths about the coronavirus and other global issues may be unveiled. May the Divine Mother (Moon), shine her light Be sure to let our advertisers know you found them in

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Breaking the Worry Habit

Before it Breaks You

by John Koenig Almost half of us worry more than we wish and a large percentage of those will admit they are even worried about worrying. Typical worries include problems with finances, health, relationship issues, work as well as topics like the national political scene, global warming and the coronavirus. The cost of worry includes health issues, difficulty sleeping, loss of productivity and general unhappiness and lack of joy.

The common thread among most topics of worry is that they are about the future, either immediate or distant. Worry, by definition, is an answer to the question “What if…?” and is usually not “What if I win the lottery?”, “What if I get the girl or guy of my dreams?” or “What if the future is even better than the past?”

Rather, worry is a particular kind of fear—a ruminating dread of the future.

THE WORRY HABIT Though the act of worry is completely unproductive, it gives people the illusion of being in control. A worrier thinks that by worrying they are either preparing to deal with a situation or, as if through magical thinking, the worrying will somehow erase the problem.

Planning, on the other hand, is a very different activity. Planning is productive and adaptive. Planning leads to action, and action may make a difference in our life; worry won’t.

Ridding ourselves of the worry habit starts by acknowledging that the habit itself is as much, if not more, of a threat to our well-being than whatever we are worried about. Worry leads to high blood pressure, sleepless nights and, at its worst, a feeling of impending doom. Worry is worse than a waste of time—it is a destructive use of our time.

When you are ready to break the worry habit before it breaks you, apply these five simple principles to your most pressing worry: n Start by considering (ideally write down) the worst-case outcome of your worry. Then accept it. This may sound counter intuitive. It may even sound a little crazy and insensitive.

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power to deal with life on life’s terms and may actually start to feel a sense of peace. n Consider (ideally write down) alternative outcomes that are less severe than the worst case you have been picturing.

Perhaps even think of possibilities where nothing bad at all happens and things turn out well. n Accept that right now you literally do not know what is going to happen. Train yourself to live in the present instead of a negative and terrifying future fantasy of your own creation. n Then instead of wasting energy in worry, plan (ideally in written form) on how to take action to avoid the problem, minimize its effect or develop ways to handle it effectively. n Put a “stop loss order” on worry. Some people find it helpful to even schedule a time for worry with a beginning and, importantly, an end.

Other anti-worry measures include talking to a friend or therapist, exercise, prayer and meditation, focusing on another’s needs, watching a comedy or just going for a walk.

One of the best books on the topic of worry (and how to not worry) was written more than 60 years ago by Dale Carnegie.

Carnegie’s bestseller, How to Stop Worrying and Start Living, lays out simple principles designed to help the chronic worrier stop the habit of worry. He begins by suggesting that worry itself is the problem, not whatever topic the worrier thinks is keeping him or her up at night.

These principles are simple, yet powerful, but work only when—and if—they are applied, so start implementing them today.

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Holding Firm in a Storm

by Susan De Lorenzo When life as we’ve known it is shaken to the ground and we find ourselves in a hailstorm of worry and despair, we are often faced with uncertain decisions and choices as we navigate an adversity that has no exact end date. The change in our circumstances can feel surreal, causing us to exclaim, “This is not my life!”

Even with the belief that there is a seed of good in every adversity, we still need the strength, mindset and skills to sustain and support ourselves while the havoc plays out.

We can’t deny the distressing facts coming at us when upheaval enters our lives, but we can learn to manage our thinking and practice calming techniques to keep worry and anguish from overtaking us and our well-being.

Adversity demands something new of us that may not have been accessible in calmer circumstances. Not having a choice but to deal with our monster can raise our game. Accepting our circumstances and making the empowering decision to not see ourselves as a victim sets the stage for facing each new challenge in the days ahead.

It won’t eliminate worry, exhaustion and anguish, but there is a place inside all of us where we can find calm.

Like a storm out on the sea, deep down below the surface of the stormy waters, a calm can be found. It requires practice, but we have the capacity to leave our troubles at the surface and go deep into the comforting calm through various means, some of which are shared below.

Breathe: Big, deep breaths into the belly. Fear creates shallow breathing, but with our awareness and focus, we can bring ourselves back into deep cleansing breath.

Journaling: Use journaling to record feelings and fears, as well as prayers and affirmations.

Visualization: We’ve been conditioned to prepare for the worst, so it takes practice to create a vision of what we would prefer

rather than what we fear.

Meditation: There are many terrific sites and apps such as YouTube or the app Insight Timer that can take you from a beginner to an established meditator.

Meditation places our focus on calming, life-giving mindsets, like a mini vacation from stress.

Read spiritually supportive literature/ watch uplifting movies: Take comfort in reading uplifting scriptures, poetry and watching movies that lift us up or make us laugh.

Ask for and accept help from others: Once we bring ourselves to being able to

ask for and accept help, it can feel like grace pours over our life and situation, and we have more energy available to us.

Prayer and affirmations: Prayers, a ffirmations and feelings of gratitude have a different energy than prayers that plead and beg. We were born worthy. We truly are spiritual beings in a human body. Understanding and connecting with our divinity puts us in a position to feel loved and empowered. Keep negativity and negative people at a distance. Some negative people may be under the same roof; do your best to limit your exposure. The fewer people amplifying the dark time, the better. This is the time to pull in a positive team of supporters.

Music: Listen to all kinds of uplifting and peaceful music, especially when sleep is needed.

No matter what the adversity, there will be time for re-building when the dust has settled. For now, put yourself in a place that brings peace and support.

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The message I try to express [through my art] is that some of our best-known wild animals might, in my lifetime, no longer be on the planet. painting by Josie Martin

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PLANET RESCUE Grassroots Strategies Combat Climate Crisis

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ike most kids, Azalea Morgan loves polar bears. “They’re fluffy and cute,” the 8-year-old says, and after watching a documentary on how climate change is affecting these Arctic apex predators, she badly wanted to help. Her mom, Molly Morgan, suggested she do something big, because the problem of global warming is monumental.

For nearly three weeks last September, Azalea pedaled her bike alongside her mom and 9-year-old sister, Ember, setting out from their hometown of Andover, New Hampshire, en route to New York City to attend the United Nations (UN) Climate Action Summit, where Greta Thunberg and other global youth leaders marched for change. The trip was a fundraiser to put solar panels on their school and for future projects under KidsCare4PolarBears, a Facebook page that documents their ongoing efforts.

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While not everyone has the time or inclination to ride 250 miles and camp—some of it in the rain—or as Thunberg did, sail across the Atlantic in a zero-emissions yacht, there are steps individuals can take to combat climate change on a grassroots level, experts say, because the crisis is undeniable, as seen most recently in the catastrophic bushfires across Australia.

There are peaceful protests taking place worldwide scheduled throughout 2020 at FridaysForFuture.org and other organizations, but a growing number of individuals that want to do more are using their imaginations and creative endeavors, inspiring others to take unique action.

Students at a school in Spain wrote and performed a play and illustrated a book to raise climate change awareness, while a teen from California used her artistic skills to raise thousands of dollars for wildlife. On March 28, people around the world participated in

I love to see what young people are doing, because if we collectively use our voice to amplify the facts about climate change, we can work to find solutions. ~Elan Strait the World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour by collectively turning off lights at 8:30 p.m. while holding eco-events, and others are joining in the global tree-planting campaign of The Nature Conservancy (TNC).

Reversing course may seem insurmountable, but individuals have a lot of power, says Dan Shepard, UN global communications officer: “The choices we make, the things we do, collectively matter and can have a huge impact on the world.”

STEPPING UP FOR BIODIVERSITY “I wanted to inspire other kids,” Ember says of her bicycle trek for polar bears. “I love animals and they deserve to not die.”

According to a 2019 UN Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, more than 1 million species are threatened with extinction, and one of the main reasons is climate change, say experts, including Nikhil Advani, director of Climate Communities and Wildlife at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Protecting large predators is one key to enriching biodiversity, Advani says. “The top of the food chain has a significant impact on prey species and the ecosystem.”

But predators are suffering because of humans that are feeling the impacts of climate change, Advani says. Long droughts have forced many Kenyan pastoralists to enter protected parks and compete with wildlife for water and grazing land, resulting in lion deaths as retaliation for killing livestock. In the Himalayas, as the Earth warms, snow leopard habitat is being encroached for pastureland. In Zimbabwe, farmers have turned to chopping down trees for wood as an alternative economic opportunity. “Everybody is stressed and competing for resources,” Advani says. “It is a very severe result of climate change.”

Advani and researchers are working in tandem with local

societies in 30 countries across Africa, Central America and Asia to fund novel projects under the Wildlife Adaptation Innovation Fund. For instance, they are piloting a rainwater harvesting project to help farmers get through the dry seasons and are constructing concrete and mudbrick nests to help albatross breed better in Tasmania. These special projects are based on available levels of donations that are sometimes crowd-sourced.

Raising funds for innovative projects, as well as increasing awareness of what’s happening, is an important grassroots strategy, says Elan Strait, WWF director of U.S. climate campaigns. It can be as simple as sharing updates, tagging social media influencers and instigating a rallying cry. WWF has its own program called Panda Ambassadors in which conservation activists of all ages can get tips and tools to promote specific projects they feel most passionate about.

“I love to see what young people are doing, because if we collectively use our voice to amplify the facts about climate change, we can work to find solutions,” Strait says. “And we need facts to get out there because, at least in the U.S., some people think climate change is still a controversy and are afraid to talk about it, but we should have that conversation with friends and family so we can find solutions.”

YOUTH RISING TO THE CHALLENGE Getting involved in grassroots-level strategies is empowering not only for kids, but for adults that need their resiliency and inspiration, says Janet Stringer, manager of donor relations at Polar Bears International, in Bozeman, Montana. “In my work, I hear from so many people who are feeling deep despair about the climate crisis. I draw hope from the children who write to us, sharing stories and pictures about their dreams for a future

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that includes polar bears,” says Stringer. “I think we owe it to the next generation to work as hard as we can to come together and make the necessary changes to ensure that polar bears—and all wildlife—are not a species we learn about in the pages of a book, but a wild species that we can see with our own eyes, reminding us of how special our planet is and why it deserves our respect.”

One of her favorite examples comes from students at the Daina-Isard school, in Olesa de Montserrat, Spain, and their climate-driven projects with teacher Connie Darilek, who asked the Aquarium of Barcelona to help them grow plankton, an organism threatened by warming seas.

“They gave us plankton and jellyfish, and it was really amazing for the students to learn the [Arctic] food chain and how serious it would be losing the polar bear on top,” Darilek says.

Students recently published the book Nanuc, a story about a polar bear that they also illustrated, now in its second printing.

Josie Martin, 13, of Solana Beach, California, has raised $8,700 for conservation of rhinos, elephants, pangolins, gorillas and polar bears by giving watercolor paintings to those that donate to charities through her PayPal Giving page at Chuffed.org/project/ peace-love-hope-for-rhinos. “Each year, I think I’m getting a little bit better at creating art which sends a strong message,” she says.

“The message I try to express is that some of our best-known wild animals might in my lifetime no longer be on the planet. I think the difference I make through art is that I am helping to raise awareness for important animal conservation work.”

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EVERY ACTION COUNTS There’s no one solution to climate change, says Catherine Macdonald, TNC director of natural climate solutions for North America. “We really have to try, all of us. It’s important that everyone feel they can contribute, because everything does make a difference, and no action is too small.”

For those that are not art-inclined, one of the best things people can do is to plant trees, Macdonald says, whether it’s replanting forests or increasing their numbers in urban areas. According to a 2018 study by TNC published in Science Advances, nature-driven land management could sequester 21 percent of America’s annual greenhouse gas pollution—the equivalent of emissions from all cars and trucks on the roads today. Planting trees emerged in the study as the most significant among 21 strategies to mitigate global warming. One good way to get started is join the TNC Plant a Billion Trees program, Macdonald says; details are at Tinyurl. com/TNCPlantABillionTrees.

“Climate change is definitely a growing concern that we are facing, and as more people understand there is a problem and what the solutions are, the more influence we can have on the big decision-makers, whether that’s government or corporations that make our products,” she says. “And being aware informs voters to advance climate action.”

While Josie, Ember, Azalea and the students at Daina-Isard aren’t old enough to vote, their message is strong. “I’m worried about the impact climate change will have on our future,” Josie says. “I think people should protest peacefully for the things they believe in and that more people should exercise their right to vote for leaders who care about the youth in our world and the generations to come. I also think people should try to spend a little bit of their time taking action for what they want to see changed in our world.”

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Students Celebrating Earth Week

by Wendy Fachon The Mount Hope High School Environmental Club, in Bristol, has big plans for celebrating Earth Week April 20 to 24. The club’s new co-advisors, Jennifer Alexander and Kristen Duprey, have been teaching science at the high school for two and a half and three years respectively. The club meets before school so students can pursue other activities after school. Co-presidents from the junior and senior classes lead a membership of 20 dedicated students.

Each member lends different skills and passions to help achieve the team’s overall goal of promoting sustainable practices within the school community and beyond. Some students are eager to step into organizational roles, while others enjoy direct hands-on projects. Many students are enrolled in AP Environmental Science.

Some aspire to environmental law while others aspire to environmental science, journalism or teaching.

To honor the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, the club will host events and activities outdoors in the courtyard. In early March, the club began cleaning out the courtyard greenhouse and figuring out how to put it back into use. The students are organizing a plant and seedling sale, to take place during the school lunch period, and will donate some of the proceeds to an environmental

nonprofit while keeping some to fund future club events. Additionally, they will hold a reusable metal drinking straw sale.

Club members will also set up information stations and provide snacks and beverages to draw others in and inspire involvement. This effort will help spread the word about recent environmental actions around the state and the nation. It will provide a forum for club members to share their knowledge and educate classmates and teachers about the problems and the actionable steps everyone can take to help make a positive difference for the environment.

One example will be a table explaining H7471, the Rhode Island resolution for environmental education, a bill newly introduced at the State House. The bill resolution requests that the Rhode Island Department of Education develop a set of

key environmental and climate principles and concepts to be infused in all subjects for K-12 public school students. Club members will share the details, the reasoning and legislative status of the bill and instruct their peers on how to help advocate in support of the measure.

The Environmental Club is planning to use a variety of media channels to share Earth Day and environmental news and facts, including daily announcements and emails to students, as well as public service announcements through the school’s Husky News Network (HNN) that is produced by a video broadcasting class and shown daily to the school community.

Of course, the Environmental Club will be promoting itself throughout all these activities as they are looking to grow their membership. They also seek to establish more connections and support from the surrounding community of Bristol and Warren.

For more information, contact Jennifer Alexander at Jennifer.Alexander@bwrsd.org.

Wendy Fachon is a regular contributor to Sustainable Living News and host of the Story Walking Radio Hour on the Dream Visions 7 Radio Network. Visit dreamvisions7radio.com and search out her podcasts on sustainable living.

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A Home That Heals Creating a Nurturing Space

by Marlaina Donato

Our spaces are not meant to be stagnant, but to evolve through each stage of our lives. ~Bridget Saraka Home, whether a humble studio apartment or a dream house, is a critical facet of well-being, a spiritual headquarters from which good health springs. Everyone in the family, including two- and four-legged children, can benefit from an environment that feels like a sacred space. Creating nourishing corners, along with more open areas that feed the senses and a system of functional ease, can be a deep and rewarding act of self-care.

“Our home is by far one of the most significant investments we’ll ever make. Our spaces are not meant to be stagnant, but to evolve through each stage of our lives,” says feng shui expert Bridget Saraka, of Saskatoon, Canada.

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Ali English, owner of Eldrum Interiors, in Lincolnshire, England, concurs, “We all need a safe holt to return to, that space where we can be utterly ourselves, utterly at peace.”

SANCTUARY AND MENTAL HEALTH Investing in harmony does not require a high price tag. “It’s important to have a mental vision of what this means, and for me, there are three major components: peace, order and beauty,” says Texas-based designer Rachel Anne Ridge, who blogs at HomeSanctuary.com.

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Like water and wind, harmony within the home should also flow. “Listening to the energies in your home and taking the time to move furniture around until you have a placement that makes your head feel calm is really important,” says English.

Feng shui—the ancient Chinese system of creating harmony in personal and professional spaces—prioritizes color psychology. “More times than I can count, I’ve had clients report loss of motivation after painting their homes taupe. They’ve also reported weight gain and digestive disorders,” says Saraka. “It’s best to use colors that reflect light, especially for homes in locations where winter is long and days are short.”

Disruptive clutter is another key player in eliciting discontent, especially for children that are sensitive to environmental stimulus.

“A space that is cluttered can cause emotional distress, resulting in less-than-desirable behaviors,” says Saraka. “Something as simple as the lines of the furniture can feel sharp, creating anxiety.

It all matters.”

CULTIVATING COMFORT Soul-inspiring visuals, satisfying textures and natural, delightful scents are all desirable domestic companions. A small, ambient lamp in a bathroom or a spring-colored sheer in a window can invite the benediction of light.

“Step outside the room and then come back in as a guest,” suggests Ridge. “What do you notice with your newcomer’s eyes?

What does the room feel like? What smells are you aware of? Do you need to move a cat litter box to another area of the house?

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BRINGING THE OUTDOORS IN Incorporating organic elements can boost the vitality of any living space. “House plants are a wonderful way to bring the green world into our homes. Go for organic ones if possible, and if you’re worried you may forget to water them, consider plants like scented leaf pelargoniums; for example, Royal Oak. They thrive on neglect and can also provide some wonderful room fragrances,” says English. She also suggests including natural or quality faux branches and blooms in the home as ways of decorating—berries to provide splashes of rich orange, pine cones dabbed with metallic paint, or even long stems of ivy leaves twisted into garlands.

Having live plants in the home also benefits physical health.

“Adding a few real plants to a space can help reduce environmental toxins found in paints and manmade products, as well as electromagnetic frequencies—by-products of electronics.”

Ridge concurs, “Cacti can be a charming alternative for those of us who don’t have a green thumb, but still want to enjoy a living plant indoors.”

In the end, a place of sanctuary comes from a place of love.

English sums it up best: “If you pour that sense of love into your home, you will, over time, find that mirrored back at you, and you’ll feel it whenever you go through your front door.”

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Five Steps to a Healthier Home

by Erica LePore

Spring is the time of year when we often feel a renewed focus on clean eating and clean living. With the warming days, the eagerness to declutter our homes is also an opportunity to improve the health of our living spaces. If our homes are healthier, our bodies will be too. When looking to discard some clutter, these items should be at the top of the list:

FORGET FRAGRANCE Just because it smells good, doesn’t mean it’s good to smell. Many air fresheners contain artificial fragrance that is used to mask odors, not destroy them. Clean doesn’t have a scent. For a truly “clean” smell, open a window and let the fresh air in.

Discard/donate: Scented candles, air fresheners (car and home), deodorizers (plug-ins and sprays), potpourri, scented bath products, scented laundry products including fabric softener and dryer sheets, moth balls and scented cleaning supplies.

Healthy alternative: Choose fragrance-free alternatives.

Some unscented products use masking fragrance to cover up the original fragrance, making it even more toxic. Look for fragrancefree for the cleanest products.

CLEAN UP CLEANING SUPPLIES According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), ingredients in cleaning supplies are chosen by companies without government review or approval. Because many of the ingredients in these products haven’t been tested for safety or toxicity, they can harm people’s health and are best avoided.

Responsibly discard: Cleaning products with an EWG’s Guide to Healthy Cleaning rating of C or worse. (EWG.org/guides/cleaners) Drop off at a hazardous waste location; do not dump unwanted cleaning supplies down the toilet or the drain.

Healthy alternative: Replace with EWG’s Guide to Healthy Cleaning products rated A or B, or use simple homemade solutions including white vinegar, castile soap, baking soda and/or hydrogen peroxide.

DITCH DUST COLLECTORS Household dust contains hormone disrupting flame retardants, pthalates and pesticides, and sits atop knick knacks and coats floors, furniture and children’s toys. Wearing outside shoes in the house tracks contaminants into the home. According to experts, lead, pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and other chemicals can adhere to 26

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dust particles that enter homes on the bottoms of shoes. Studies have found residues of 45 toxic and potentially harmful chemicals in household carpet dust.

Discard: Furniture that is heavily contaminated with flame retardants or any furniture that has been sprayed with toxic and potentially carcinogenic stain protectants. Outdoor lawn and garden pesticides and herbicides that make up many of the chemicals tracked into the home.

Healthy alternative: Regularly wipe down surfaces with a damp cloth, wet mop floors, vacuum with a machine with a HEPA filter and regularly change air filters on a forced heating and cooling system. Choose organic lawn care and garden options, and leave shoes at the door.

CHOOSE LESS TOXIC BUILDING MATERIALS Particle board, pressed board, carpeting, new cabinetry, paints, adhesive and upholstery can all emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs), such as formaldehyde, and decrease air quality and increase one’s risk for acute and chronic disease.

Discard/replace: More toxic building materials with less toxic ones.

Healthy alternative: Use no or low VOC paints, adhesives and 100 percent wood products, hard wood floors and products labeled formaldehyde-free.

CLEAR THE AIR Indoor air has been found to be more toxic than outdoor air, even in the most polluted cities. Contributors to poor air quality include all of the items listed above plus tobacco smoke, attached garages, fireplaces and wood stoves, and gas appliances.

Avoid: Second hand smoke of all types, and get appliances and fireplaces checked regularly for efficiency.

Healthy alternative: Open the windows for 10 to 15 minutes a day year round (even in winter) to improve indoor air quality. Fill the home with houseplants; they are natural air purifiers and have been shown to decrease VOCs such as formaldehyde in the air. The best choices are: English ivy, bamboo plant, peace lily, lady palm, rubber plant, spider plant, gerbera daisy, heartleaf philodendron, Chinese evergreen, elephant ear philodendron, snake plant and pot mum. Purify with two plants in 10- to 12-inch pots per 100 feet of living space or15 to 20 plants for a 2,000- to 3,000-square-foot home.

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How to Keep Them Safe

by Ronica O’Hara

A healthy home for kids looks much like what’s needed for a healthy

mass index by age 3, reports Canadian researchers; eco-friendly

planet: clean air, clean water and clean food, all of which create

cleaning agents do not harm kids’ health, they found. A solu-

a space in which our children can be well and thrive. This means

tion of one part white vinegar to three parts water can be used

taking active steps to eliminate everyday contaminants that can

to clean counters, floors and toilets. The acetic acid in vinegar

harm their developing organs and brains. “Children are not mini-

can deactivate even the flu and tuberculosis viruses, recent

adults. Their bodies cannot filter out toxins and chemicals as ef-

studies have shown.

fectively as a full-grown adult body can,” says Kimberly Button, author of The Everything Guide to a Healthy Home: All You Need to

n Get rid of mold. Mold, especially if it’s black, is highly toxic

Know to Protect You and Your Family from Hidden Dangers. Here are

to children: a Polish study found it lowered IQs in children under 6.

some practical steps to take.

“When the mycotoxins in mold affect children’s developing nervous

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systems we may see fatigue, difficulty learning, and attention issues,” says naturopath Jill Crista of Janesville, Wisconsin, author of Break The Mold: 5 Tools to Conquer Mold and Take Back Your Health.

She recommends mixing in a glass (not plastic) spray bottle es-

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sential oils, such as rosemary, holy basil, tea tree or eucalyptus,

burden and reduce their risk of developing gut issues, autoim-

spraying the mold, and using a disposable cloth to wipe it off. The

mune diseases, and food sensitivities and allergies,” says Caitlin

essential oils “not only kill mold, but neutralize the toxins,” she

Self, a licensed dietitian and functional nutritionist in Baltimore

says. “It won’t fix mold on porous surfaces, which require profes-

who blogs at FrugalNutrition.com. Using the list of the Dirty Dozen

sional remediation.”

pesticide-laden produce compiled by the Environmental Working

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Ban smoking. Children that breathe secondhand smoke

Group (ewg.org/foodnews) as well as its recommended Clean 15 makes shopping organic easier.

are more prone to ear infections, coughs and colds, tooth decay and respiratory problems like asthma and pneumonia, and they miss more days of school, reports the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Even smoke residue that clings to clothes, furniture, bedding and other surfaces can harm a child when this third-hand smoke is inhaled, absorbed or ingested.

n Clean produce of pesticides. Simply rinsing produce under cold water for 30 seconds reduces pesticide residues for nine of 12 pesticides, a study by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station found. Saltwater or vinegar rinses also remove pesticides effectively, and in a recent Journal of Agricultural and

CLEAN WATER n Get a water test. Because children drink more water per pound than adults, even low levels of contaminants can impact their IQ and behavior. Check with the local health department to

Food Chemistry study, soaking apples in one ounce of baking soda to 100 ounces of water for 15 minutes removed 80 and 96 percent of two pesticides, respectively, even under the skin of the fruit.

see if it offers free test kits, buy one at a hardware store or find a local lab by calling the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791.

n

Stock up on healthy snacks. After-school munch-

ies are not only natural, but healthy. “Kids’ little tummies tend to need more frequent feedings than fully formed adults to ensure

Purify it. Several types of water purification systems,

they have stable blood sugar,” says Self. Rather than highly pro-

including tap-mounted, under-sink and pitchers, are effective

cessed crackers, pudding and most granola bars, offer combos

and affordable, ranging from $20 to $300. Seek filters certified

like grapes with cheese, celery with peanut butter or hummus

by the National Sanitation Foundation testing agency that ad-

on whole-wheat bread. “Some parents will need to rely on some

dress contaminants identified by the water test.

more packaged snacks to get through,” says Self, who recom-

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mends trail mix, fresh fruit or crispy chickpeas.

CLEAN FOOD n Buy organic when possible. “Swapping to mostly

Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based health writer. Connect at

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Rhode Island Health Equity Zones Incorporating Community Resilience

by Rachel Calabro

Climate change affects vulnerable, low-income populations the most.

Empowering those communities most affected to design their own resiliency programs is what the Climate Change and Health Program at the Rhode Island Department of Health has worked with Health Equity Zones (HEZ) in Providence, Pawtucket, Central Falls, and Newport to do. Health Equity Zones use the power of community members to channel public support to neighborhoods impacted by health disparities.

Through community workshops, HEZ has helped residents to assess their strengths and vulnerabilities associated with climate change and to identify strategies to reduce climate hazards. After the workshops, each team surveyed their own communities to identify strategies and develop a community-led intervention.

RESPONDING TO LOCAL EVENTS In the case of Newport, this meant building resiliency in response to the natural gas outage that occurred during January, 2019.

During the gas outage, National Grid was forced to shut down a portion of its gas distribution system to more than 7,000 customers for more than a week. Evacuations forced people from their homes and information was limited and inconsistent. The chaos that resulted was fueled by underlying inequities that are often revealed in times of crisis. While Newport may have a reputation as a vacation destination, it is also an area of widespread poverty.

During this time, the Newport Health Equity Zone became an important part of the effort to share information and reach vulnerable community members. They realized a well-defined emergency response plan was missing, nor was there the capacity to carry out such a plan. After the event, community conversations about climate change provided opportunities for residents to receive disaster-preparedness training and supplies and to establish relationships with public officials.

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Today, Newport is in a much stronger position to respond to a potential future emergency. Creating these connections between agencies, officials and communities increases cohesion and leads, both directly and indirectly, to better health outcomes.

STORYTELLING AND AWARENESS RAISING The Health Equity Zone in the Olneyville neighborhood of Providence chose to create a film about the historic 2010 floods. The film aims to raise awareness of the dangers presented by the increasing frequency of natural disasters. It works to transform the threat of a major disaster into a tangible reality so that residents feel a greater sense of urgency regarding emergency preparation. The film was screened at multiple events and will continue to be used in schools and with community groups.

Ryan Sherwood, director of photography for filmmakers Steer PVD, said it was the first time that he had worked on a story that highlights the impacts of climate change on a vulnerable population. Sherwood states, “It makes a lot of sense that populations already struggling could be impacted in a major way by the climate—even more so than others.”

COMMUNITY PARTNERS In Pawtucket and Central Falls, the nonprofit group Groundwork RI partnered with Southside Community Land Trust and Farm Fresh RI’s Harvest Kitchen for a six-week summer youth program. These community partners employed and trained 24 youth on how to grow, process, and cook their own local produce. The youth also worked to engage residents and gather data regarding climate resilient mitigation strategies.

By the end of the summer, they completed 25 green home assessments, planted 21 trees at Baldwin Elementary school, in Pawtucket, installed nine raised garden beds at resident homes

and collaborated with the City of Pawtucket to install and deliver seven residential rain barrels to reduce flooding and utility bills.

As a result of these initiatives, residents created the Climate Safe Neighborhoods Alliance to further engage families and youth.

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MODELS FOR CHANGE Whether it is building raised vegetable beds, training in emergency preparedness, or filmmaking, the experience of the Rhode Island Health Equity Zones shows that locally-led resiliency projects are the most effective and durable.

HEZ believes that these projects can serve as a model for change beyond Rhode Island, as communities seek to engage with climate change. Locally specific responses are the key to demonstrating both how we are affected by climate change today and how we can respond to its effects in the future.

Rachel Calabro is the Climate Change and Health Program manager at the Rhode Island Department of Health. In that role, she helps Rhode Islanders prepare for the health effects of climate change through education, research and supporting policy change. She is an environmental scientist with a background in community outreach and planning. Connect at Rachel.Calabro@health.ri.gov.

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Brigit Strawbridge Howard on Rediscovering Nature

by April Thompson

Bees have been a portal to the natural world for me ‌ everything is interconnected, and you start to notice the whole web of life.

Bee advocate, wildlife gardener and naturalist Brigit Strawbridge Howard was alarmed the moment she realized she knew more about the French Revolution than the native trees around her.

Howard’s realization that she had lost touch with the natural world led her on a journey deep into the fascinating world of honeybees, bumblebees, and the often unsung superpollinator solitary bees, chronicled in her book Dancing with Bees: A Journey Back to Nature. Howard writes, speaks and campaigns to raise awareness of the importance of native wild bees and other pollinating insects. She lives in North Dorset, England, with her husband, Rob, where they love to bee-watch in their backyard garden.

WHAT FIRST PIQUED YOUR INTEREST IN BEES? Initially, apocalyptic headlines about bee decline and colony collapse with female worker bees leaving hives and not coming back alarmed me from a human food chain perspective. It happened to

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be around the time I realized I had completely lost touch with the natural world I so loved as a child. I started looking for bees and became completely immersed in their world; the more I watched them, the more I lost track of time and the more questions I had. I also began to more worry about the bees themselves than about their decline’s effect on us.

Bees have been a portal to the natural world for me. It happens when many people get interested in a specific species because everything is interconnected, and you start to notice the whole web of life.

WHAT MAKES BEES DISTINCT FROM OTHER KINDS OF INSECTS? Bees go out specifically to collect pollen and nectar to feed their larvae; other insects eat pollen and are important pollinators, but don’t collect it for their young.

They also tend to visit the same flower species again and again, which other pollinators don’t always do.

HOW HAS YOUR STUDY OF BEES AFFECTED YOU PERSONALLY? I dropped out of school as a teenager. Bees are the only thing I’ve truly ever studied; I am self-taught in insect biology and ecology. I have read scientific papers that I would have never thought were for the likes of me in my quest to understand more about bees.

Also, when I feel overwhelmed with life, because of my interest in bees I have something else to focus on. I can lose hours and hours walking in the woods and totally forget my problems. I have learned to tune into the tiny things, the fungi and miniscule plants I would have otherwise walked past.

WHAT IS ONE OF THE MOST INTERESTING ASPECTS OF BEE BEHAVIOR? Some years ago, I remember vividly a day on my patio listening to bees with my eyes closed and seeing if I could recognize them by their buzzes. Bumblebees have a deep booming buzz, for example, and I

It’s never too late to reconnect and find the curiosity and awe that you experienced as a child.

recognized this, but suddenly it changed to a high-pitched sound like a dental drill.

I opened my eyes, and it was a bumblebee going round and round the sides of a Welsh poppy, sounding really frantic and having a pollen bath. As it turns out, she was sonicating, otherwise known as buzz foraging.

This is how bees pollinate tomatoes. A lot of flowers don’t give up pollen easily, but the bumblebee knows exactly what to do.

It grasps the flower and continues to vibrate without moving its wings. This produces high-frequency vibrations that trigger the tomato flower to open and explodes pollen out onto the bee.

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WHAT ARE A FEW WAYS THAT WE CAN HELP SUPPORT BEE POPULATIONS? Maintain gardens, backyards and balconies with a variety of nectar-rich plants and create habitat for bees to nest in. Plant flowers that will bloom in succession. Stop using pesticides, insecticides and other chemicals, because the bees are taking that cocktail of chemicals back to the hive or nest, and collectively they are more dangerous than the sum of their parts. Also, dare to be less tidy in your garden; grow wildflowers and let flowering weeds like clover and dandelions be. Watch and see what comes. It won’t just be the bees: If we get it right for the bees, it spirals out to other species.

It’s never too late to reconnect and find the curiosity and awe that you experienced as a child. It was bees that captured my attention and imagination; for someone else it may be something else, but if you make time to stop, sit and look around you, you will find the wonder in nature.

We need to get angry and understand what is at stake. And then we need to transform that anger into action and to stand together united and just never give up. ~Greta Thunberg

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

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 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.

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Sip into Spring – 6-8pm. Join us as we toast the warmer weather and 35 yrs of working with our great partners throughout Blackstone Valley. Enjoy some hors d’oeures and a signature drink made with handcrafted premiums gins, vodkas and liquors. $5 of every sale benefits our Keep Blackstone Valley Beautiful Program and Environmental Education Fund. Free. RI Spirits, 59 Blackstone Ave, Pawtucket. TourBlackstone.com.

Usui Reiki Level II Certification Course – 10am-3pm. Learn Reiki II symbols, distance healing, clearing of spaces and crystals.

Receive a manual, 2nd Degree Usui Reiki attunement and practitioner certificate. $50 non-refundable deposit required; 2 student limit. Pre-requisite: Reiki I certification for at least 3 mos. If you’ve previously taken Reiki I and II and would like this to be a refresher course for you, the investment is $125. $250. Live It Love It Wellness, 2845 Post Rd, Ste 104, Warwick. 401-323-7199.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 3 ThetaHealing Game of Life Seminar – Apr 3-5. When the “Game of Life” ThetaHealing seminar was first introduced, people in business started seeing success by releasing and clearing beliefs that helped facilitate them in achieving their business goals. This 3-day seminar bridges the gap between business and spirituality. $450. It’s My Health, 1099 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-305-3585.

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Drumming Circle – 7-8:30pm. There will be drumming and meditation. The vibrations from the drums penetrates the body and helps with healing. You may bring own drum if you like. $10. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 4 Monthly Saturday Foot Detox – 10:30am5:30pm. A 30-min relaxing way to remove toxins from your body. An ionic foot detox is said to work by pulling the toxins out of your body through your feet. Allow a total of 45-50 mins. $20, normally $30. If you have a friend bring them along for an additional $15. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. For an appt: 401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Transforming through Sound with Sonic Field – 6-8pm. The power of Sacred Sound affects the mind, body and spirit on a deep, cellular level. Bring your intentions for healing/positive change, a pillow and/or blanket to make yourself comfortable during the sound bath, a drum and/or rattle if you have one. $35. Earth’s Hidden Treasures, 63 S Main St, Assonet. 617-610-1564.

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Channeling Practice/Support – 1-3pm. If you have taken previous classes in either channeling or mediumship from any teacher but have questions about either or need to brush up on your skills then this would be perfect for you. Sliding scale between $10$30. Thrive Tribe RI, 172 Taunton Ave, East Providence. MagentaSunHealing.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 7 New Patient Orientation Class – 11:30am12:30pm. All medical marijuana cardholders 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. SummitRI.org.

Women’s Circle: Understanding Conscious Collectedness – 7:15-8:45pm. In the circle of women share your resolutions and/or goals for the coming year. Start to build a bond with other women and share and support one another. Free; donation. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 Spirtual and Mediumship Development Circle – 7-8:30pm. With Jean Mandeville.

Looking for those students looking to learn and be committed to attend. Learn about billets, psychometry, protection and more.

All welcome. $25/class, $100/5 classes.

Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 9 Complementary Reiki – 4-7:30pm. 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. Donations accepted.

Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055.

BlueDragonflyRI.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 10 Reiki Share – 7-9pm. A way for practitioners to practice on one another and to hone their skills and receive healing themselves. Opens with a meditation. $10. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 11 IET Certification Basic Level – 9:30am5:30pm. Designed to be a wonderful entrylevel class for those students wanting to use energy therapy to heal their lives; ideal for students wanting to begin an energy therapy practice; provides a wonderful complement to other holistic techniques such as massage, reiki and therapeutic touch. $215/must pre-register; deposit required. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown.

401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Usui Reiki Level I Certification Course – 10am-4pm. Learn about reiki history, ethics, hand positions, the aura and the chakras.

Receive a manual, First Degree Usui Reiki attunement and practitioner certificate. $50 non-refundable deposit required; 2 student limit. If you’ve previously taken Reiki I and would like this to be a refresher course for you, the investment is $75. $150. Live It Love It Wellness, 2845 Post Rd, Ste 104, Warwick.

401-323-7199. LiveItLoveItWellness.com.

Music at the Farm: Earth Day Celebration – 2-4pm. Celtic celebration of Spring with master piper Patrick Hutchinson, internationally recognized performer and teacher of the Irish Uilleann pipes and Vox Hunters offer an all-natural connection to the living tradition of folk music. $20/adults, $10/children.

Grace Note Farm, 969 Jackson Schoolhouse Rd, Pascoag. GraceNoteFarmWeb.com.

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Due to the current mandates protecting public health, and daily changes in community events, please visit RINaturalAwakenings.com to view our April Calendar of Events for the most current information.

In addition, we suggest confirming these details with the host before attending. Please stay well.

SUNDAY, APRIL 12 Motown and Miricales – 9-10:30am. A special Easter Sunday Service featuring Motown Recording Artist, Eddie Watkins, Jr, a premier A-list session bass player. Come early and join Eddie for breakfast at 8am ($10 donation to benefit our teen program). Love offering. Concordia Center for Spiritual Living, 292 W Shore Rd, Warwick. 401-732-1552.

ConcordiaCSL.com.

Roland Comtois at Sunday Service – 1011:30am. Roland Comtois is the guest medium at our Sunday Easter Service. Come and experience this amazing medium, author, and speaker as well as a wonderful church and great friendly community. Anyone can attend. Free. First Spiritualist Church of Rhode Island, 83 S Rose St, East Providence.

SpiritualistChurchRI.com.

90-Minute Restorative Yoga – 6:30-8pm.

A powerful practice to deeply relax and rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit. For times of healing, recovery or when you just need a break from the stresses of everyday life. $18/ drop-in or class card. Innerlight Center for Yoga & Meditation, 850 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown. 401-849-3200. InnerlightYoga.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 13 Your 20/20 Vision Workshop – 12-1pm.

Learn 3 tools to help you achieve your goals faster with greater clarity on your goals and dreams. Feel more confident in your ability and much more. Free. Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, 230 Old Tower Hill Rd, Wakefield. To register: bbb3pips@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 Crystal Singing Bowls Bath – 10:3011:30am. A sound bath of crystal bowls that will bathe you with the vibrational sound waves. Anti-gravity chair (a few) available for those unable to lay down. $15. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055.

BlueDragonflyRI.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.

Cayce Search for God Study Group – 2-4pm. 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 Fitness Studio, 99 Frenchtown Rd, East Greenwich.

401-258-3952.

Stop the Worry Habit Before It Stops You Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm. Are you a worrier? Don’t worry. You are not alone. Attend this workshop if you are interested in stopping this destructive habit. $50, includes a free audio recording for ongoing reinforcement.

Barrington United Methodist Church, 230 Washington Rd, Barrington. Possibilities.nu.

Holistic Psychic Fair – 10am-4pm. Treat yourself to the healing you deserve. Psychics, mediums, tarot card readings, aura photography, sound healing, Akashic records, vendors and more. Free admission/; pay per service. First Spiritualist Church of Rhode Island, 83 S Rose St, East Providence.

SpiritualistChurchRI.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 17

Learn How to Cleanse and Clear Your Space – 2-3:30pm. Are you wondering how to cleanse and clear your space? Learn a variety of techniques for clearing yourself and your space. Have an opportunity to practice and ask questions. $30. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown.

401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Dragon Meditation and Class – 7-9pm. Begin the night with a meditation using dragons as our focus. After will discuss the meditation if you like and then talk about dragons and their place in the metaphysical world. $20.

Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055.

BlueDragonflyRI.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 18 Walk in Nature Meditation – 8:30-11:30am.

Join us in this nature walk that is also a meditation. Led by Rodney. Space limited. $15.

Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055.

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Earth Day Seedling Sale – 9am-1pm. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, so what better way to celebrate than planting some trees in your yard. Will be selling native tree seedlings in bundles of 5-10. Greenvale Vineyards’s tasting room will open at 11am for wine tasting. Free to attend. Greenvale Vineyards, 582 Wapping Rd, Portsmouth.

Facebook.com/events/661617848021112.

Make Your Own Rain Barrel – 9:30am. Turn a used 50-gallon container into a rain barrel for your home. Will be provided with everything you need to build your own rain barrel. Be guided you through the process of converting these containers into allies for a cleaner Narragansett Bay, $35/barrel. 35. Bristol Parks & Recreation Building, 101 Asylum Rd, Bristol.

Tinyurl.com/Rain-Barrel.

Shamanic Healing Sessions – 10am-3pm.

Explore your soul landscape, heal old wounds and claim your divine right to wholeness.

Each session is unique to the individual, as there are many shamanic techniques that may be called upon to bring about healing. $100. Earth’s Hidden Treasures, 63 S Main St, Assonet. By appt only: 508-644-7398.

EarthsHiddenTreasure.com.

Free Introduction to Wisdom Healing (Zhineng) Qigong – 10-11:30am. An ancient and integrated system of moving qi (energy) through gentle movements, sounds, meditations and visualizations. This practice is known to have numerous health benefits. Open to all.

Little Compton Wellness Center, 115 E Main Rd, Little Compton. LCWellness.org.

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Manifesting with Malas and Mantras Workshop – 2:30-5:30pm. Materialize your intentions by creating your own mala in this energizing workshop. A mala is a string of 108 beads that are used as a tool to help the mind focus on meditation. $65. Life Breath Wellness Center, 378 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich. IntegrativeWellnessRI.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 19 Usui/Holy Fire III Reiki Level I Certification Course – 9:30am-4:30pm. The first degree opens the energy channel and permits you to channel reiki. After this training, you will be able to give reiki to yourself and others. $175. Integrative Wellness RI, 378 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich. 401-268-7225.

IntegrativeWellnessRI.com.

IET Certification Basic Level – 9:30am5:30pm. Designed to be a wonderful entrylevel class for those students wanting to use energy therapy to heal their lives; ideal for students wanting to begin an energy therapy practice; provides a wonderful complement to other holistic techniques such as massage, reiki and therapeutic touch. $215/ must pre-register; deposit required. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055.

BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Complementary Reiki – 10:30am-12:30pm.

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. Donations accepted.

Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055.

BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Reiki Share – 2-4pm. A way for practitioners to practice on one another and to hone their skills and receive healing themselves. Opens with a meditation. $10. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.

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Due to the current mandates protecting public health, and daily changes in community events, please visit RINaturalAwakenings.com to view our April Calendar of Events for the most current information.

In addition, we suggest confirming these details with the host before attending. Please stay well.

Spring Yin Yoga – 2-4pm. The practice of yin yoga assists us with this process of cleaning out and making space to bring in the new. Bring your journal as there is time to integrate at the conclusion of class. All levels welcome. $25. Innerlight Center for Yoga & Meditation, 850 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown.

401-849-3200. InnerlightYoga.com.

Drumming Circle – 4-5:30pm. There will be drumming and meditation. The vibrations from the drums penetrates the body and helps with healing. You may bring own drum if you like. $10. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown.

401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 21 New Patient Orientation Class – 11:30am12:30pm. All medical marijuana cardholders 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. SummitRI.org.

Polka Dot Powerhouse Dinner Meeting – 6-8pm. Join us at our monthly meetings to connect with like-minded women looking for a drama-free, pressure-free, comfortable atmosphere. $22. Tavalo Wine Bar & Tuscan Grille, 2099 Post Rd, Warwick. PolkaDotPowerhouse.com/link-to-chapters/174central-ri.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 Polka Dot Powerhouse Lunch Meeting – 11:30am-1:30pm. Join us at our monthly meetings to connect with like-minded women looking for a drama-free, pressurefree, comfortable atmosphere. $22. Tavalo Wine Bar & Tuscan Grille, 2099 Post Rd, Warwick. PolkaDotPowerhouse.com/linkto-chapters/174-central-ri.

50th Anniversary of Earth Day: A Perspective – 7-8:30pm. The Environment Council of Rhode Island (ECRI), Rhode Island College, the Rhode Island Environmental Education Association, and members of the environmental community are hosting an event to celebrate. Free. John Clarke Science Hall, Rhode Island College, 600 Library Rd, Rm 125, North Providence. RIC.edu.

FRIDAY, APRIL 24 Fourth Friday Gong Bath – 7pm. Join Joy and Subhadra, your guides for this harmonic journey, as they immerse you in sound to clear, energize and balance each of your 7 energy centers through the deep vibration and resonance of the gongs. $25. Shri Yoga Studio, 999 Main St, Unit 7080, Pawtucket.

GongsOfJoy.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 25 Burrillville’s Annual Earth Day Cleanup – 8:30am-1pm. Help us celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Coffee and donuts provided along with raffles and giveaways. Free. Burrillville Town Garage, 65 Union Ave, Harrisville. 401-568-9470.

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Electronic Recycling Drop-Off Event – 9am-12pm. Lincoln Middle School Recycle Club hosts an E-Waste with Indiecycle and Keep Blackstone Valley Beautiful. Free.

Lincoln Middle School, 152 Jenckes Hill Rd, Lincoln. Tinyurl.com/t8rf4qh.

Radical Remission – 9am-5pm. Also Apr 26. Learn how lifestyle choices such as diet change, stress reduction, and meditation can boost your immune system in scientifically proven ways in this 2-day workshop. These healing factors can be used safely in conjunction with conventional medicine to help reduce side effects and improve immune function. $250. It’s My Health, 1099 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. Its-My-Health.com.

Make Your Own Rain Barrel – 9:30-11:30am.

Turn a used 50-gallon container into a rain barrel for your home. Will be provided with everything you need to build your own rain barrel. Be guided you through the process of converting these containers into allies for a cleaner Narragansett Bay. $35/barrel.

Middletown Public Works, 19 Berkeley Ave, Middletown. Tinyurl.com/Rain-Barrels.

Past Life Regression DIY – 11am-12:30pm.

Be led through 3 guided meditations in order to access your past lives as well as communicate with your higher self. Then, there will be a channeled being who will answer any questions you may have. $30. Thrive Tribe RI, 172 Taunton Ave, East Providence.

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The World of Crystals through the Mind, Body & Spirit – 3-4:30pm. Crystals have an affect on the mind, body and spirit in very different ways. In this class there will be an array of show and tell crystals and we will pick out specific crystals that want to work with us intuitively on each of those levels. $25. Earth’s Hidden Treasures, 63 S Main St, Assonet.

617-610-1564. EarthsHiddenTreasure.com.

Table Tipping – 5-6pm. Table tipping is a form of physical mediumship. This is due to a physical phenomenon achieved. Please come in an upbeat manner, as this helps to raise the vibration in the room and communication with Spirit. $25. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown.

401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Yin Yoga Healing Workshop – 6-8pm.

Includes restorative asana, sound healing, energy healing, meditation and essential oils.

Bring own yoga mat, pillow, blanket and 2 bath towels. $15. First Spiritualist Church of Rhode Island, 83 S Rose St, East Providence.

SpiritualistChurchRI.com.

Mediumship Gallery with Jean Mandeville – 6:30-8pm. Loved one’s who have transitioned over, as well as spirit guides will come forward to offer messages of comfort and support to those present. The individual and collective messages delivered to the group are intended to make connections and resonate with the group as a whole. Space limited to 8. $40. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055.

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Crystal Singing Bowls Bath – 7-8pm. A sound bath of crystal bowls that will bathe you with the vibrational sound waves.

Anti-gravity chair (a few) available for those unable to lay down. $20. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 26 Unconditional Love Reiki Level 1 – 10am4pm. In this level 1 class be taught the art of energy healing that is especially designed for animals, children, people who have extreme trauma, mental illness or mental/emotional disabilities. $150; sliding scale option available. Thrive Tribe RI, 172 Taunton Ave, East Providence. MagentaSunHealing.com.

Pendulum 101 Class – 1-2:30pm. Learn how to effectively use pendulums. Discuss a variety of techniques for using a pendulum.

Learn how to effectively combine the pendulum with your intuitive abilities. Explore why pendulums don’t always work and how to “work around” problems. Practice using a pendulum by doing “readings” with each other. $25. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown.

401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Building our SoulCollage® Deck: Our Animal Guides – 1-4pm. Learn how to make and consult your cards using questions designed to uncover the answers you already have inside yourself; the things you know intuitively and deeply, but that don’t always rise to the surface to be heard, experienced and honored. No experience necessary; all materials included. $35; $30/members & staff.

Santosha Yoga and Holistic Health Center, 275 Reservoir Ave, Providence. 401-7809809. YogaAtSantosha.com.

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Keep Blackstone Valley Beautiful Night at McCoy Stadium – 1:05-4pm. Top 3 winners of the Keep Blackstone Valley Beautiful & PawSox Poster Contest will be recognized on the field, will receive a souvenir photo taken with Paws & Sox and will take home a special PawSox autographed baseball. $9-$14. McCoy Stadium, 1 Columbus Ave, Pawtucket. Tinyurl.com/Keep-Blackstone.

SUNDAY

90-Minute Restorative Yoga – 6:30-8pm.

A powerful practice to deeply relax and rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit. For times of healing, recovery or when you just need a break from the stresses of everyday life. $18/drop-in or class card. Innerlight Center for Yoga & Meditation, 850 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown. 401-849-3200.

InnerlightYoga.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 27 Nurturing Your Inner Light – 7-9pm. Join us for a powerful and important class where you will learn to take care of your inner Spirit and listen to your inner voice. $20. First Spiritualist Church of RI, 83 S Rose St, East Providence. SpiritualistChurchRI.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 Cayce Search for God Study Group – 2-4pm. 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 Fitness Studio, 99 Frenchtown Rd, East Greenwich.

401-258-3952.

If you go anywhere, even paradise, you will miss your home. ~Malala Yousafzai

ONGOING EVENTS Dates and times may chenge. Please call ahead to confirm.

All ongoing events must be received by the 10th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. Visit RINaturalAwakenings.com to submit listings.

Sunday Celebration Service – 9:3010:30am. Change your thinking and change your life through an hour of uplifting music, affirmative prayer, meditation and an inspiring message. All welcome. Love offering.

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.

Sunday Gathering – 10am-12pm. Music, chanting, meditation, uplifting talk, beautiful Festival of Light Ceremony, potluck lunch, fellowship and joy. Healing Prayer Circle 2nd Sunday monthly. Donation appreciated. Ananda Meditation & Yoga Center, 714 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown.

AnandaRhodeIsland.org.

Harmony Circle of Spiritualists Service – 10:30am-12pm. 1st Sunday. Enjoy upbeat music, and inspirational reading, and an energy healing, if you choose to participate. The medium of the day will also be giving readings for a half hour towards the end of service.

Love offering. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown.

401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Sunday Celebration Service Center for Spiritual Living Southern RI – 11:30am12:30pm. Doors open at 11:20am. We are a loving all-inclusive community welcoming people of all faiths, sexual orientations and ethnic backgrounds from all walks of life.

Love offering. RI Yoga Center, 99 Fortin Rd, South Kingstown. CSLSRI.com.

Peace & Healing Prayer Circle – 1-2:15pm.

2nd Sunday. All welcome to our circle in which we send peace and healing into the world, to each other, and to those who have requested prayers. Opens with prayer, short meditation and chanting. Donation appreciated. Ananda Meditation & Yoga Center, 714 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown. Send a prayer request to AnandaRhodeIsland@gmail.com.

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Green Tenderfoot Refill Station – 2-6pm.

1st Sunday. Helps us reduce our use of plastic and harsh chemicals by switching to reusables and all-natural products. A variety of zero-waste lifestyle products: bamboo utensils, reusable bags, metal straws, etc., to help you live a more sustainable life. Free.

Urban Greens Co-Op, 93 Cranston St, Providence. UrbanGreens.com.

Yoga Nidra – 6-7pm. Experience the many benefits of yoga nidra; conscious deep relaxation. Lay down, rest and be guided to the place between waking and dreaming, rejuvenate for optimal health. No class Apr 12. $15/class, $72/6 classes. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055.

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MONDAY Tai Chi Easy – 9-10am. A Chinese healing art involving meditation, controlled breathing and movement exercises. Class taught so that it is fitting for all. Great for balance, stress reduction, strength and more. $15/ class, $72/6 classes. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Svaroopa® Yoga with Maria – 10:30am12pm. Dissolve your stress and pain with a deeply relaxing yoga class. Poses adapted to your body using blankets, props and gentle alignments. Beginners welcome.

New students: $55/5 classes. Time for You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland.

TimeForYouYoga.com.

Meditation & Book Study – 5-7:15pm. Join us for either or both. Experience peace and joy in Ananda Guided Meditation Chanting.

Release the stress of the day. 6-7:15pm, Explore Paramhansa Yogananda’s classic book Autobiography of a Yogi. Donation appreciated. Ananda Meditation & Yoga Center, 714 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown.

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Peace Circle – 6-7pm. 1st Monday. Help heal our planet through prayer and love.

Explore different aspects of peace through music, meditation and poetry and how to put it into practice within yourself, relationships, community and the world.

Trans-denominational gathering. All welcome. With Gina Colvario-Krupka. Love offering. Concordia Center for Spiritual Living, 292 W Shore Rd, Warwick. RSVP: 401-580-5800 or Ginackri@hotmail.com.

ConcordiaCSL.com.

Tai Chi Easy – 6-7pm. A Chinese healing art involving meditation, controlled breathing and movement exercises. Class taught so that it is fitting for all. Great for balance, stress reduction, strength and more. $15/ class, $72/6 classes. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Kundalini Yoga – 6-7:30pm. Kundalini is a powerful, ancient form of yoga that combines asana (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques) mantra and meditation to promote relaxation, better health and mental functioning, and more...how deep you want to go is up to you. $15, free/1st class; new students only. Sundance Massage and Wellness, 410 Main St, East Greenwich. bmyogari.com.

Flow Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. With Justine.

Meant for all, beginners to advanced. Flow yoga is a term given to a style of yoga where the practitioner moves dynamically form one posture immediately into another. $15/class, $72/6 classes. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown.

401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Shamanic Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. A 3-part meditation which includes a miniguided meditation, energy exchange, then a semi-guided meditation journey. A drum is used as part of this meditation. Love donation. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055.

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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.

Integrative Stretching – 9:30-10:30am.

Calm your mind and connect with your body with this mindfulness-based therapeutic stretching class led by a Certified Exercise Physiologist. $18. Life Breath Wellness Center, 378 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich.

IntegrativeWellnessRI.com.

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Wisdom Healing (Zhineng) Qigong – 1011:30am. With Certified instructor Irene Cyr of Awakening Energ-Qi. An ancient and integrated practice of mind/body movements, meditations, sounds and visualizations that allows blocked qi (energy) to flow into a powerful system of healing on all levels of being. $120/6-wk series. Lifespan Lifestyle Medicine Center, 148 W River St, Providence.

To register: 401-793-7817.

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 session.

Blissful Moment Yoga, 1006 Charles St, Ste 10A, North Providence. 401-742-8020.

BlissfulMomentYoga.com.

Yoga to Move into a Restful Evening – 6pm.

Hatha yoga with an emphasis on mindful awareness of breath, sensations and energy.

Class will bring you to your calm center. $12-$13/Flex Pass; $16/drop-in. The Yoga Studio of Blackstone River Valley, 99 Pound Rd, Cumberland. TheYogaStudioBRV.com.

Qigong – 6-7pm. An ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique that involves meditation, controlled breathing and movement exercises. $15/class, $72/6 classes.

Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055.

BlueDragonflyRI.com.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR Self-Compassion for Stress Management Online Gathering – 6:30-8pm. A weekly online gathering to learn how self-compassion can help you cope with stress and build resiliency. Practice self-compassion and mindfulness as practices to manage difficult emotions and challenging life experiences.

No prior meditation or compassion-based experience needed. Requires prior registration and a 1-1 brief online meeting with Dr. Jorge C. Armesto to assess your suitability to participate. Donation. GoSlowly.com.

Exploring the Goddesses – 7:15-8:45pm.

4th Tuesday. Learn about the different Goddesses each month. Handouts given. At the beginning of each class a short meditation will be done. $20. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown.

401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.

WEDNESDAY Svaroopa® Yoga with Maria – 9:30-11am.

Join this brand new class time and learn Svaroopa yoga, also known as Bliss yoga.

Dissolve your stress and pain with a deeply relaxing class. Poses adapted to your body using blankets, props and gentle alignments.

Slow moving yoga that gives you profound benefits without strain. New students: $55/5 classes. Time for You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. TimeForYouYoga.com.

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Amrit Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. Amrit yoga has been referred to as the Posture of Consciousness. It blends postures, breath techniques and awareness for a relaxing and stabilizing effect. Treat yourself to this morning practice and feel renewed. $96/8 wks, $15/drop-in.

It’s My Health, 1099 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. Its-My-Health.com.

Wisdom Healing (Zhineng) Qigong – 10am-12pm. With Certified instructor Irene Cyr of Awakening Energ-Qi. An ancient and integrated practice of mind/body movements, meditations, sounds and visualizations that allows blocked qi (energy) to flow into a powerful system of healing on all levels of being. $50/4 classes. Little Compton Wellness Center, 115 E Main Rd, Little Compton. Register: 617-921-4832 or AwakeningEnerqi@gmail.com.

Green Drinks – 5-8pm. 4th Wednesday. Let’s get together for a drink and talk about the environment, energy, climate change, environmental racism or any topic of your choice. The Burrillville Land Trust encourages all issues about the world in which we live. Free. Bravo Brewery, 75 Pascoag Main St, Pascoag.

Facebook.com/events/376623899907230.

All-Level Vinyasa Flow – 6-7:15pm. Also held Monday. Explore the postures with Julie Casey. Each class is uniquely designed for the yogi to become stronger, more flexible and balanced, while practicing being present in the moment. $10 cash or Zelle at the door.

Cosmic Yoga Center, 1145 Reservoir Ave, Cranston. YogaJewelsRI.com.

Svaroopa Yoga Class – 6-7:30pm. A very gentle, deeply healing style of yoga. Focus is on releasing the tight muscles along the spinal column for a related release in the body and the mind. Preregistration necessary. $10/first class, $18.50/class/8-wk session.

Blissful Moment Yoga, 1006 Charles St, Ste 10A, North Providence. 401-742-8020.

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Kundalini Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm. The focus of this class is a blend of breath work, movement and postures, chanting and meditation, resulting in a general sense of relaxation and well-being. $96/8 wks, $15/drop-in. It’s My Health, 1099 Mendon Rd, Cumberland.

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THURSDAY All-Levels Flow and Vinyasa Yoga – 6-7pm.

Class made up of flowing dynamic poses.

Each move is intentionally synchronized to breath. Movement through the poses deepen the connection between your mind, body and spirit. All levels flow, Wednesdays, 6-7pm and Vinyasa yoga, Saturdays, 8-9am. Sign up on MindBody App. $12. Earth’s Hidden Treasures, 63 S Main St, Assonet. 617-610-1564.

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In addition, we suggest confirming these details with the host before attending. Please stay well.

All-Levels Flow and Vinyasa Yoga – 6-7pm.

See Thursday listing. Earth’s Hidden Treasures, 63 S Main St, Assonet. 617-610-1564.

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Integrative Stretching – 6-7pm. Calm your mind and connect with your body with this mindfulness-based therapeutic stretching class led by a Certified Exercise Physiologist. $18. Life Breath Wellness Center, 378 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich.

IntegrativeWellnessRI.com Adult Coloring Club for Relaxation – 6:30pm. 5th Thursday. Discover the stressrelieving benefits of coloring. The library will provide soothing music, coloring books, markers, colored pencils and crayons.

Drop-in anytime in the hour. No registration required. Free. Washington Park Library, 1316 Broad St, Providence. Provcomlib.org/locations/washington-park-library.

Puzzle Time for Adults – 6:30pm. 2nd Thursday. The library will provide the puzzles, soothing music and delicious tea. Drop-in anytime in the hour. No registration required.

Free. Washington Park Library, 1216 Broad St, Providence. 401-781-3136. Provcomlib.org/ locations/washington-park-library.

Reiki + Meditation Class – 7-7:45pm.

Take a holistic approach to stress reduction, self-healing and more. Be guided through a deep, relaxing meditation while receiving reiki energy healing from an Usui Holy Fire III Reiki Master. Class ends with an oracle card reading. $15. Life Breath Wellness Center, 378 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich.

IntegrativeWellnessRI.com Shamanic Meditation – 7-8pm. A 3-part meditation which includes a mini-guided meditation, energy exchange, then a semiguided meditation journey. A drum is used as part of this meditation. $15/class, $72/6 classes. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 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 yoga class. Poses adapted to your body using blankets, props and gentle alignments. Slow moving yoga that gives you profound benefits without strain. Beginners welcome. New students: $55/5 classes. Time for You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. TimeForYouYoga.com.

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Tai Chi Easy – 9-10am. A Chinese healing art involving meditation, controlled breathing and movement exercises. Class taught so that it is fitting for all. Great for balance, stress reduction, strength and more. $15/class, $72/6 classes. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055.

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Vinyasa Yoga – 8-9am. $12. Earth’s Hidden Treasures, 63 S Main St, Assonet.

617-610-1564. EarthsHiddenTreasure.com.

Fluid Movement – 9:30-10:30am. Seeking a gentle alternative to “exercise?” Fluid Movement classes are set to oceanic music with a gentle pace where you led to move your whole body in circles, spirals and figure 8s.

Reclaim your birthright to move freely. $10.

Soulistic Arts – Studio Exhale, 1263 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston. SoulisticArts.com.

Community Class – 12-1pm. Format rotates between mindfulness meditation, therapeutic stretching, reiki meditation and functional fitness. Safe for all levels. $5.

Integrative Wellness RI, 378 Main St, 2nd Fl, East Greenwich. 401-268-7225.

IntegrativeWellnessRI.com Tai Chi Easy – 6-7pm. A Chinese healing art involving meditation, controlled breathing and movement exercises. Class taught so that it is fitting for all. Great for balance, stress reduction, strength and more. $15/class, $72/6 classes. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055.

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Angels of the Month – 7:30-9pm. 4th Friday.

Learn about the different Angels and or Archangels each month. Handouts given. At the beginning of each class a short meditation will be done. $20. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown.

401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.

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Community Yoga – 9-10am. All welcome.

As an expression of our appreciation for all that we have received and for all who come, we offer a gentle/moderate-level class of yoga, deep relaxation and a short meditation.

Suggested donation $5. Ananda Meditation & Yoga Center, 714 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown. AnandaRhodeIsland.org.

Yoga with Mindful Awareness – 9:30am.

Hatha yoga postures and flows emphasizing mindful awareness of sensations, breath and energy. Class will energize you and bring you to your calm center. Experienced teachers. $12-$13/Flex Pass; $16/drop-in. The Yoga Studio of Blackstone River Valley, 99 Pound Rd, Cumberland. TheYogaStudioBRV.com.

Svaroopa® Yoga with Suzanne – 9:4511:15am. Dissolve your stress and pain with a deeply relaxing yoga class. Poses adapted to your body using blankets, props and gentle alignments. Slow moving yoga that gives you profound benefits without strain. Beginners welcome. New students: $55/5 classes. Time for You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. TimeForYouYoga.com.

Qigong – 10-11am. An ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique that involves meditation, controlled breathing and movement exercises. $15/class, $72/6 classes.

Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055.

BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Monthly Mind/Body/Soul Recharge – 3-4:30pm. 1st Saturday. A meditation for the mind and body, soul, and exchange of energy. Follow up with the sounds of the crystal singing bowls. Drums also used. $35/ advance, $40/at door; $120/4 pack. Blue Dragonfly Wellness LLC, 6828 Post Rd, Ste 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055.

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Ananda Kirtan Chanting – 6-7:30pm. 4th Saturday. The chants of Paramhansa Yoganada and his disciple, Swami Kriyananda are very magnetic and simple to learn, so you’ll be able to join in easily your first time.

Suggested donation $10. Ananda Meditation & Yoga Center, 714 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown. AnandaRhodeIsland.org.

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She also teaches private and group lessons. Her practice includes mediumship, channeling and past life regression readings.

Ayurvedic Astrology KARYN CHABOT, M. AY, LMT, RYT

Phone Readings or Newport Office 401-680-3934 Karyn@KarynChabot.com SacredStoneHealing.com

Vedic Astrology is India’s divination system, the sister science of yoga and considered the “Eyes of the Veda”. I also use playing cards, a forgotten mystical calendar and oracle. With the Divine Mother’s assistance, let’s improve your health, decipher relationships; predict windows for money, romance and jobs, while illuminating Soul purpose and peace of mind.

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 7.

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.

Dr. Jesse Steinberg 201 Waterman Ave East Providence, R! 401-284-8278 RenewFamilyWellness.janeapp.com Dr. Jesse is a gentle, holistic Chiropractor with a Reiki Master’s touch. His passion is helping children and families be their brightest, happiest, healthiest selves. His calling and purpose is to release the interference to the expression of our infinite potential. He serves with Love, Joy, wit and wisdom.

Classes HEAL (V.)

Sarah R. Memoli, LMHC 1019 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI Sarah@HolisticTherapyRI.com HolisticTherapyRI.com Group therapy classes for the holistic treatment of anxiety.

Each 90-minute class integrates the practices of breath work, meditation, yoga, and mindfulness with traditional psychotherapy techniques for a complete mind-body healing experience. Sessions run for 8 weeks and will change your experience of living with anxiety.

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.

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SOUL WISDOM READINGS WITH CHRIS

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 9:30-5:30, Sun 11-4. View our web site and Facebook for upcoming events and educational information.

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.

Homeopathy Energy Work

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ENERGY WORKER AND TEACHER Christal Rae Nichols 401-793-6762 NorthernLights.one

I am a Usui Reiki master teacher, Reiki Drumwave practitioner, and Integrated Energy Therapy master instructor. My intention is to empower and connect people more fully with the Oneness energy and their own inner selves so they can reach their wellness goals. Let’s release those “issues from your tissues!”

Environmental Awareness GREENING THE SPHERE

53 Child Street, Unit 387 Warren, RI 02885 401-465-4249 BitsisShari@gmail.com

We are a nonprofit who provides opportunities for individuals and community organizations to learn about cutting edge ideas in sustainability, biodiversity of species and green community building. GTS uses creative practices to engage the community, young and old, into greater environmental awareness. Email us to be added to our newsletter list.

Om Homeopathy, It’s My Health, Cumberland Above All Holistic, Cranston 401-573-3757 • OmHomeopathy.com

Interfaith Minister REV. NATALIA DEREZENDES, RSCP

The New Seminary, NYC 2009 401-323-7664 NataliadeRezendes@gmail.com Facebook: Slatersville RI Center for Spiritual Living Teaching Chapter @ OneVoice Slatersvillericsl.com

Visit us at our new website so that you may know of services rendered here in Slatersville .

Toltec Wisdom Teaching, The Four Agreements, CSL course curriculum, virtual and on location, personalized wedding officiant services (trilingual Portuguese, Spanish and English,), small wedding venue, seasonal healing rituals, memorials, funerals, spiritual growth workshops, private spiritual support sessions, Zentangle classes, Vintage Vocal coaching MM NEC ‘78.

Licensed Naturopathic physicians SHEILA M. FRODERMANN, MS, ND, DHANP, CCH

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 15.

Providence Wholistic Healthcare 144 Waterman St, Providence, RI 401-455-0546 • ProvidenceWholistic. com

Hypnosis Training

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

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.

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 27.

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 27.

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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.

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 5.

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LIFE DESIGN COACHING WITH SUSAN DE LORENZO

508-736-8844 Susan@SusanDeLorenzo.com SusanDeLorenzo.com Susan De Lorenzo is an inspirational speaker, author and life coach who specializes in helping people overcome adversity to design a life they love.

Susan is working on her book, From Adversity to Awesome, where she shares tools and mindsets to help others through troubled times and create life anew. Please find details to work with Susan on her website.

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Mediumship 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.

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

Let your imagination go—naturally! A full service salon that’s Certified organic for hair color, straightening/ relaxing, permanent wave. No Ammonia, parabens, plastics or Thioglycolates. Call today for an appointment! 50% Off all new clients only.

Periodontics PERIODONTICS INC

Scott Fertik DDS John Broderick DMD, MS 167 Gano St Providence, RI 401-274-2600 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.

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.

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 29.

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AMY ELIZABETH SCHENCK, RN, HNB-BC

Certified Holistic Nurse & Reiki Master 401-662-6922 AmySchenck@aol.com 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. 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.

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 JANE MCGINN, LCMT

459 Sandy Lane Warwick, RI 02889 401-450-4172 WestShoreWellness.com Jane is a highly skilled, intuitive massage therapist with 15 years’ experience in the field. She listens well and tailors the massage to your needs, whether it is digging out old knots or using calming techniques to help you feel grounded, restored and at peace. RI License#MT01136.

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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. RI Lic #MT01664.

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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 15.

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Theta Healing MONIQUE B. LACROIX, LMT

ThetaHealing® Practitioner/Instructor HealingArts11@aol.com ThetaHealing.com/moniquelacroix ThetaHealing Technique is a meditation training technique utilizing a spiritual philosophy for improvement and evolvement of mind, body and spirit.

Monique’s divine life purpose is to help bring healing to this world one person at a time. Contact her to set up a ThetaHealing Skype Session. See website for more information and upcoming classes.

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!

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INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS RI

SOULSHINE CENTER FOR YOGA AND HEALING

Alyssa Knapp, MS, CEP, TTS Usui Holy Fire III Reiki Master Teacher 378 Main St, 2nd Floor, East Greenwich, RI 401-268-7225 IntegrativeWellnessRI@gmail.com IntegrativeWellnessRI.com Are you ready to take a new approach to achieving wellness?

Our services integrate physical activity, mindfulness, meditation, and Reiki energy therapy to promote healing in a holistic way. We offer private sessions, group classes, workshops, and certification trainings.

TIME FOR YOU YOGA

Marie Bouvier-Newman 1099 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI 401-305-3585 • Its-My-Health.com

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.

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.

Kaleena Roch 1020 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI SoulshineRI.com

Yoga Therapy

At Soulshine, we are committed to providing a safe and comfortable atmosphere that allows for exploration of mind, body and spirit. We are dedicated to building a community that grows and evolves together.

Morning and evening yoga classes, children’s yoga, mindfulness classes, and private reiki appointments. We also offer discounted class rates for those who qualify.

Jorge C. Armesto, Ph.D., Ed.M., RYT 845 North Main St., STE 6, Providence, RI 781-724-9007 GoSlowly.com

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Therapy on the Mat: Change how you relate to body, heart, and mind.

Yoga therapy helps you befriend your body, hold difficult experiences with compassion, relieve stress, regulate emotions, and cultivate joy. Dr. Armesto offers individual yoga therapy sessions on a donation basis. Online sessions available. Please visit GoSlowly.com for more information.

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