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Emotional Well-Being

Self-Care for Tough Times

RAISING RESILIENT KIDS How to Help them Bounce Back

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HEALTHY PLANET

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Emotional Well-Being

Self-Care for Tough Times

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ADAPTIVE WAYS EASE PAIN AND IMMOBILITY FREE

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Happy 12th Anniversary to Rhode Island Natural Awakenings! Somehow, 12 years have passed as we go to print with our 145th issue. Publishing a monthly magazine seems to make time go by even faster than it does otherwise. I am writing this letter in August for the September issue while already working on what will be running in October. I get dizzy sometimes with the “what month is it?” syndrome.

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There have been so many changes over the 12 years, personally, within our wonderful state, country and even with the world. For instance, I never would have imagined that masks would become commonplace, yet now my 5-year-old Maureen Cary, Publisher granddaughter matter-of-factly pulls a couple of masks out of her gymnastics bag along with her pink sneakers and leotard. Our whole lives have been turned upside down, and yet we collectively shrug and keep on moving forward. Resiliency is defined as the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties. We are readying for the seventh month with COVID, with much uncertainty still ahead and how quickly it will all recover unknown. It’s near impossible to make plans while in limbo with no end in sight or any idea of what that end will look like. To help with navigating all this adversity, we share two wonderful articles on helping children and families be more resilient and rise above today’s challenges. In Raising Resilient Kids, How to Help Them Bounce Back, on page 20, Ronica O’Hara suggests resilience becomes a household word to help empower children. In Resiliency Wanted, Helping Families Rise Above Today’s Challenges on page 22, self-care seems to be the most important solution; we can’t help anyone when we are depleted ourselves. I recently watched the musical Hamilton—finally. I loved it so much; I’ve so far re-watched it twice and plan to even more. Alexander Hamilton was the picture of resiliency. As I’m typing this letter, the sound track in my mind is singing “Rise Up!”. Until theatres open again and I can see it live on stage, I’ll just keep singing the song and finding ways to rise up to any adversity that comes my way.

Let’s help each other rise up,

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CONTENTS Natural Awakenings | Rhode Island | September 2020 Issue

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RAISING RESILIENT KIDS How to Help Them Bounce Back

YOGA FOR EVERY BODY

Adaptive Ways Ease Pain and Immobility

EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING In the Pandemic Age

RESILIENCY WANTED

Helping Families Rise Above Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Challenges

SPICE UP HEALTH

MOOD FOOD

Foods to Lift Our Spirits

SPICE IT UP

10 Super Spices for Superior Health

Using Herbs for Flavor and Medicine

Yoga has allowed me to bring my complete spirit together, which allows me to do less, which is more. ~Giancarlo Esposito Natural Awakenings is a family of nearly 70 healthy living magazines celebrating 26 years of providing the communities we serve with the tools and resources we all need to lead healthier lives on a healthy planet. 4

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Consider Mindfulness for Multiple Sclerosis Mindfulness training may help the estimated 1 million Americans with multiple sclerosis (MS) manage their emotions and process information quicker, according to a new study from Ohio State University. Researchers split 62 people with MS into three groups. The mindfulness group learned such practices as focusing on the breath and doing mental “body scans”. A second group underwent adaptive cognitive therapy training with computerized games that focused on skills like paying attention, switching focus and planning. The third group was a control. After four weeks, those in the mindfulness group were more likely to report being better able to handle their emotions than those in the other groups. The mindfulness group also had higher levels of cognitive processing speed, a reduction in the time it takes to complete mental tasks, along with increased understanding and response times.

Exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS)—“forever chemicals” often found in non-stick cookware, food packaging and contaminated water—may cause menopause to occur two years earlier in women, according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. University of Michigan scientists tracked more than 1,100 women for an average of 17 years and found that those with higher levels of the chemical in their blood experienced menopause an average of two years earlier than those with lower levels. “Even menopause a few years earlier than usual could have a significant impact on cardiovascular and bone health, quality of life and overall health in general among women,” says co-author Sung Kyun Park.

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Boost Fun Nutrition with Microgreens Halfway in size between sprouts and full-grown plants, microgreens are bursting with nutrients, but have been mostly relegated to garnishes at upscale restaurants. Researchers at Colorado State University, exploring their acceptability, fed 99 people six separate types of microgreens: arugula, broccoli, bull’s blood beet, red cabbage, red garnet amaranth and tendril pea. The red-colored varieties—beet, cabbage and amaranth—received top marks for appearance, but broccoli, red cabbage and tendril pea scored the highest overall grades. The subjects found the greens were fun (“funfetti”), colorful and attractive. Microgreens, which can be grown quickly indoors year-round with minimal water, offer a possible solution to sustainably feeding the planet, the researchers pointed out.

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Plastic Rain

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Airborne Particulates Blanket Wilderness

A study led by the National Geographic Society and the University of California (UC), Davis, published in the journal Global Change Biology compared four recent global maps of the conversion of natural lands to anthropogenic (human activity) land uses. It concluded that if we act quickly and decisively, there is an opportunity to conserve about half of the planet’s ice-free land. The developed half includes cities, croplands, ranches and mines. The authors note that areas having low human influence do not necessarily exclude people, livestock or sustainable management of resources. A balanced conservation response that addresses land sovereignty and weighs agriculture, settlement or other resource needs with the protection of ecosystem services and biodiversity is essential. Approximately 15 percent of the Earth’s land surface and 10 percent of the oceans are currently protected in some form. Lead author Jason Riggio, a postdoctoral scholar at the UC Davis Museum of Wildlife and Fish Biology, says, “The encouraging takeaway from this study is that if we act quickly and decisively, there is a slim window in which we can still conserve roughly half of Earth’s land in a relatively intact state.”

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Researchers estimate more than 1,000 tons of microplastics, equal to more than 123 million plastic water bottles, are deposited from the air into national parks and wilderness areas each year. Utah State University assistant professor Janice Brahney and her team used highresolution atmospheric deposition data to identify microplastics and other particulates collected over 14 months in 11 national parks and wilderness areas. In a report in Science, they identified the plastic and polymers composition to track its sources and movement, and found that most of the plastics deposited in both wet and dry samples were microfibers sourced from both clothing and industrial materials. Approximately 30 percent of the particles were brightly colored microbeads likely derived from industrial paints and coatings. Brahney says, “We confirmed through 32 different particle scans that roughly 4 percent of the atmospheric particles analyzed from these remote locations were synthetic polymers.” The same high resilience and longevity that makes plastics useful lead to progressive fragmentation instead of degradation in the environment. Clear and white particles were not included because they did not meet the criteria for visual counting, so estimates of plastic deposition were conservative.

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Sea Turtles Attracted to Deadly Ocean Plastic Loggerhead turtles may think they’re biting into a favorite food when they encounter some synthetics, a study of 15 turtles in the journal Current Biology posits. Ocean plastic is often covered with algae and other marine organisms (biofouled), making it smell delicious to them. At least 1,000 die every year because they swallow plastic or get tangled up in it. Exposed to different odors in the lab, the loggerheads responded to the smell of turtle food, distilled water, clean plastic and biofouled plastic. The team found that the turtles had similar responses to biofouled plastic as to their normal food. Kayla Goforth, a Ph.D. student in biology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill who worked on the study, says, “So they have to come up to breathe. And we know that they can detect airborne odors. So when they find that there’s an odor of interest in the air, they’ll spend an increased amount of time at the surface with their nostrils out of the water. And we found that the turtles spent more time with their nostrils out of the water when there was this biofouled plastic odor or a food odor.”

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What Not to Recycle

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Recycling, the go-to strategy for environmentally conscious citizens, is unfortunately not a good option. Even in ordinary times, local recyclers wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t accept surgical masks and latex gloves because they jam machinery. Some dedicated providers box up used face masks and gloves and send them to TerraCycle.com, where they are sorted manually and sustainably recycled. The cost for a small box is a hefty $148; MindBodyGreen.com suggests asking grocery stores or retailers to stock some for the community to use. Instead of recycling, the World Health Organization recommends throwing single-use masks, gloves and wipes into a covered trash can or bin immediately after use so they are handled as regular trash. Ideally, they should be put in a resealable plastic bag first in consideration of frontline sanitation workers that can become ill from handling virus-infected materials. No mask, glove or wipe should be flushed down a toilet.

Mask Eco-Disposal

How to Dispose of Antiviral Wear

Discarded face masks and gloves littering streets, beaches, parks and parking lots are a sad sight of the times, creating eyesores and more importantly, major contamination risks to pick up and discard. With 88 percent of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population living in countries that have required or advised use of face coverings, disposable face masks number in the billions, especially the commonplace, single-use polypropylene variety. Along with disposable gloves and sanitary wipes, they are clogging sewers and waterways worldwide and showing up in fish bellies and on ocean floors.

Homemade Solutions

For masks, the eco-solution that harbors the lowest carbon dioxide footprint is one made of cloth that is machinewashed and dried after each use at a high temperature or washed by hand in a bleach solution (five tablespoons per gallon of water). University of Chicago researchers found certain fabrics filter out viral aerosol particles almost as effectively as the medical N-95 mask: a layer of a tightly woven cotton sheet combined with two layers of polyester-spandex chiffon, natural silk or flannel, or simply a cotton quilt with cotton-polyester batting . See cdc. gov for instructions for using sew and no-sew masks, and many DIY videos can be found on YouTube using T-shirts, socks and napkins. Another good eco-strategy is to buy sustainable face masks made from recycled or organic materials (GoodOnYou.eco). In lieu of recycling to help the planet, a donation can be made to an eco-organization that deals with plastic waste, such as PlasticPollutionCoalition.org or OceanConservancy.org.

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BY THE LIGHT OF

THE MOON SEPTEMBER 2020 by Karyn Chabot, M.Ay, LMT, RYT

The Full Moon on September 2, occurs in sidereal Aquarius in the fierce and watery lunar star of Shatibisha symbolized by an empty circle. This is a challenging lunar star that can cause purification through severe loss, earth changes or addiction. In the same breath, it can also bring about heroic cure seekers, healers and mystery solvers. As we move into September, this full moon will herald a very exciting and auspicious time in our universe. From September 2 to 13, approximately seven planets will be occupying their own signs. This has not occurred in 500 years. When a planet occupies its own sign, it is considered at full capacity, strong and awake. Consequently, some say we are on the brink of a new era of truth and light called the Sat Yuga. To bring in this truth and light, Mother Earth is preparing her people and the land for a massive transformation on all levels. This may not be easy and may even feel as if our world is at war, but there is a pot of gold that awaits those that trust in the process. Toxic relationships and jobs will naturally dissolve this fall. Long awaited soulmates may stumble upon each other out of the blue. This is an exciting time to be alive. Trust and let go of worry because we are all being divinely guided even if it does not always feel like it. Magic is unfolding behind the scenes. Focus on what you want to create and bring into the Sat Yuga when your mind starts to wonder. This may not be all hearts and flowers initially, but the sweetness of life will soon be renewed if we can stay in the eye of the storm and love ourselves and each other unconditionally. The New Moon on September 17, will occur in sidereal Virgo within the kind-hearted lunar star of Uttara Phalguni, symbolized by the hammock. This lunar star will bring a desire to

help one another. There may be a sense of hope and renewal, yet an underlying sense of more change on the horizon as the nodes of the moon change signs in October. They only change signs every 18 months. Venus will be destabilized by Saturn and Mars, giving rise to the end of many abusive relationships and the beginning of new love as she happily sits in Moon’s sign of Cancer. This new moon is asking what you would like your new life to look like. Dream big; the day of the new moon is a powerful time to set new intentions for our “new normal” by using an ancient ritual associated with Buddhist stone stupas. Stone stupas are the piling of three or more stones on top of one another. It is a platform for a prayer intention. While taking a stroll in nature, choose three or more stones that call to you. Hold them close to your heart and attune with them. Next, choose a sacred place in nature that you love. Write your intentions/prayers on a small piece of paper and fold it three times so it fits in the palm of your hand. Gently blow your intentions into each stone with gratitude. Place that folded paper under your first stone, which is usually the largest one. The smallest one will be at the top. As you build your stupa upward towards the heavens, visualize your intention/prayer being taken into the star nations where loving celestial beings will help you actualize your dreams. We are all in this together. The difference between the tropical zodiac and the sidereal zodiac is about 23 degrees. Both systems have value. Sidereal astrologers believe the qualities of the signs are not related to the seasons, but rather to the specific portions of the ecliptic as measured against the fixed lunar stars. Karyn Chabot, M.Ay, LMT, RYT, has her master’s degree in Ayurvedic medicine and been an international teacher and presenter in the field of metaphysics, astrology and healing for more than 25 years. For appointments, text 401-680-3934 or visit KarynChabot.com/book. See ad on page 6.

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ADAPTIVE WAYS EASE PAIN AND IMMOBILITY by Marlaina Donato Taming chronic pain, restoring energy reserves, improving heart health and relieving symptoms of depression and anxiety are only a few of the science-backed perks of spending time on a yoga mat. However, misconceptions about this ancient practice can make yoga seem intimidating for individuals that could benefit the most from it. Adaptive yoga, designed for people challenged by injury, chronic pain, autoimmune disease or debilitating conditions like multiple sclerosis, can foster perhaps unexpected gains through the use of props, chairs, wall space and even countertops. From wheelchairbound veterans to seniors with compromised balance, adaptive yoga offers new horizons for achieving well-being. Yoga’s gentle influence goes beyond physical benefits. A 2017 British study published in the Journal of Pain Research found people with spinal cord injuries that took sitting yoga classes twice a week for six weeks were less depressed, more self-compassionate and more mindfully in the moment than those in a control group.

EMPOWERMENT, NOT PERFECTION “Yoga is for any body, no matter the size, shape or color. It’s not about designer clothing, athletic ability, talents or perfection in the pose. Adaptive yoga is a movement to change this misconception and mitigate the anxiety to try yoga,” says Mindy Eisenberg, a Detroitarea certified yoga therapist and author of Adaptive Yoga Moves Any Body: Created for Individuals with MS and Neuromuscular Condition and the accompanying Adaptive Yoga Cards. For Eisenberg, the focus is about the internal experience, healing and most of all, “the sense of joy that comes from a regular practice.” Ora Ramat, owner of the Wagging Tail Yoga Studio, in Bethel, New York, witnesses remarkable, everyday mastery in her students through adapted poses. “Many of my students are 40 to 95 years young, and the range of modification I do with them is endless,” 14

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says Ramat, who underscores the importance of listening to the body. “I learned the hard way 17 years ago when I first became a teacher. I am gentle with myself if I am unable to do a pose and embrace the modification. I go deeper in my poses now than when I was younger.”

FREEDOM THROUGH SUPPORT “Our students have a wide range of health conditions including spina bifida, arthritis, MS, cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s disease, fibromyalgia, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, paraplegia, epiphyseal dysplasia, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, chronic back pain and more,” says Miranda McCarthy, CEO of Wavelength VR (WavelengthVR.com), a healthcare company that produces a library of science-supported content for pain management without medication. The London-based creator of Adaptive Yoga LIVE, which offers seated online classes, knows firsthand how yoga can change lives.

“Until I found adaptive yoga, I felt like I was constantly at war with my body,” she says. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at the age of 2 and the youngest recipient of bilateral hip replacement surgery in the U.S., McCarthy thought she knew her body inside and out. After 40 surgeries and decades of rehabilitation and medication, she went through a radical shift in perspective. “When I discovered adaptive yoga, I soon realized my relationship with my body had only just begun.” Eisenberg highlights the internal process that adaptive yoga can catalyze: “The energy and sensation that yoga students feel on the inside is much more important than what the pose looks like on the outside.” Items such as chairs, blocks, straps, blankets and bolsters are used to make traditional postures more accessible to those with physical challenges and to ensure safety. “Using props is not a sign of weakness or inferiority. We even use ambulatory devices such as a cane as a prop. Those who require assistive devices cease to see them as a hindrance. In fact, they become an accessory,” says Eisenberg. For McCarthy, the biggest takeaway is simple, yet profound self-acceptance. “I no longer judge myself or compare myself to able-bodied people. I gained a newfound love for my body and a love for myself.” Eisenberg affirms, “It’s exciting to realize that our bodies are so much more capable than we thought, and we learn that we are not defined by our individual disease or limitations. As my teacher Jon Kabat-Zinn says, ‘As long as you are breathing, there is more right with you than wrong.’”

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IN THE PANDEMIC AGE Self-Care Strategies for Tough Times by Sandra Yeyati

As the pandemic ravages our country, we are engulfed by a sea of challenging emotions, including fear, loss, anger, disappointment and grief. Compounding the suffering, past emotional traumas and pent-up desires are surfacing and crying for attention. One way to navigate these treacherous waters is by first enveloping ourselves in self-compassion. Next, we can gather the courage to face our fears and experience unpleasant feelings in order to heal them and let them go. Then, we search for and internalize positive emotional states to rewire our brains for positivity. This noble voyage promises immense rewards along the way.

THE COCOON OF SELF-COMPASSION Some of us chase self-esteem like the Holy Grail, yet it eludes us when we need it most. Faced with a failing grade or cruel insult, our self-worth withers. We can’t understand why we lost it or how 16

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to get it back. When we attach our self-worth to achievements or comparisons with other people, self-esteem becomes unstable and unreliable. Enter self-compassion, the life-changing perspective of showing kindness to ourselves in any and all situations—a supportive best friend that lives within us and can be accessed any time, every day. A pioneer and expert in this topic, Kristin Neff believes that selfcompassion has three components: a decision to be kind to ourselves, a mindful awareness when we are in pain so that we can seek some relief and a sense of common humanity or connectedness. We already know how to be compassionate, says Neff, an associate professor of educational psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and co-author of The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook. “It’s linked to the parasympathetic nervous system, which is a natural part of our organism. We’re tapping into this way of feel-

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FINDING CONFIDENCE THROUGH UNPLEASANT FEELINGS Nobody likes to feel sad or embarrassed. We’d rather have an ice cream cone or turn on the TV. But for Dr. Joan Rosenberg, a prominent psychologist and speaker, uncomfortable feelings present an invaluable opportunity for people to transform into confident individuals that relate to the world around them with authenticity and resilience. In her book 90 Seconds to a Life You Love, Rosenberg offers a formula—one choice, eight feelings, 90 seconds—to experience and move through eight of the most common unpleasant feelings: sadness,

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ing safe, which is through care, bonding and connectedness.” Encouraging our friends when they’re feeling down or hugging our moms in the morning is hardwired into us. When we decide to be kind to ourselves, it’s easy to think of what we would say: “I’m sorry you failed that test. You’ll do better next time. How can I help you?” To lend perspective, add a statement about our common humanity, counsels Neff. “This is hard for everybody. You’re not alone.” We must be aware of our pain before we can comfort it, and many of us try to suppress or resist pain, choosing to numb it with distractions like alcohol addiction or compulsive shopping. Others may get lost in the storyline of what’s happening and succumb to suffering with no apparent way to obtain relief. Self-pity or self-criticism may creep in. Mindful awareness is the antidote to these emotional extremes, because it helps us become aware that we are experiencing pain and to stay with that pain long enough to make a conscious decision to take care of ourselves. “One easy thing is physical touch,” says Neff. “The first few years of life you have no words, so the body is programmed to respond to touch as a signal of care. Put your hand on your heart or your stomach, or hold your hand. This changes your physiology, activates your parasympathetic nervous system, helps you calm down and helps you feel physically supported. Sometimes, that’s an entryway for people.”

Making Courage a Habit In her book The Courage Habit, life coach Kate Swoboda presents a four-part method for people to face their fears, release the past and live their most courageous life. Access the body. Practice any body-centric activity like mindful meditation, exercise or dancing every single day to release stress and anxiety, become centered and more present, and clear the mind. Listen without attachment. When your self-critic offers a warning or criticism, hear the words, understanding that this is fear trying to protect you and deciding that it’s misguided and not true. Reframe limiting stories or beliefs. Amend your internalized self-critic’s messages to be more respectful and supportive. If it says, “You’re stupid to try that,” revise it to, “I’m smart because I’m willing to try.” Create community. Reach out to likeminded individuals that are supportive of the changes you are trying to make.

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shame, helplessness, anger, embarrassment, disappointment, frustration and vulnerability. “The choice is to stay aware of and in touch with as much of your moment-tomoment experience as possible and not get lost in avoidance,” she explains, adding that there are more than 30 behaviors, thoughts and emotions that we employ as distractions, including substance abuse, social media, pornography, exercise, obsessive thoughts about body image, humor and denial. “Be aware of what you’re aware of,” she advises. “If we know that we don’t like feelings, and we know we’ve been engaged in using ways to distract ourselves, then our challenge is to be more awake and aware of those times we do it, and as soon as we start to do the thing and become aware, that’s when we make the decision to stop and ask, ‘What’s really going on?’” Discoveries in neuroscience suggest that most of us come to know what we’re feeling emotionally through bodily sensations. We might feel heat in the neck and face when embarrassed or a sinking feeling in the chest when disappointed. As feelings get triggered in the body, a rush of biochemicals in the bloodstream activate these sensations and are flushed out of the bloodstream in roughly 90 seconds. “Most people have the impression that feelings linger a whole lot longer and that they’re going to be overwhelmed by it and never come out of it if they start. But when they understand that what they’re trying to avoid are uncomfortable bodily sensations that help you know what you’re feeling emotionally, and that these are short-lived, most people will start to lean into them, and once they do, their life changes,” Rosenberg says. To move through bodily sensations, which may come in multiple waves, take deep, slow breaths. Try not to tighten up or clench the jaw and swallow. Notice the location and nature of the bodily sensations to help identify which of the eight unpleasant feelings it might be, and be curious as to what might have triggered it. All of this will take a few moments. With practice, identification will become faster, easier and more accurate. | September 2020

“If I have more time, then I can think about whether this is connected to anything else. Is it just one thing that triggered it, or is it like something else that’s happened before?” Rosenberg says. This level of awareness leads to a calming effect, clearer thinking, improved decision making and, perhaps most importantly, an ability to speak authentically. “If we don’t handle the eight feelings, we don’t feel capable in the world,” she says. The ability to speak adds to that empowerment. “From asking someone to stop a behavior so that you feel safer to telling someone you love them, asking your boss for a raise or letting people know about yourself and your work to garner opportunities and desired experiences—it cuts across every aspect of our lives and is absolutely crucial to our sense of well-being.”

REWIRING THE BRAIN FOR POSITIVITY Discoveries in neuroplasticity have revealed that the brain changes throughout life well into adulthood. It’s designed to learn not just ideas and information, but skills, attitudes, feelings and moods. Rick Hanson, a clinical psychologist and author of several books, including Hardwiring Happiness and Resilient, contends that we can develop greater happiness, just like we can develop greater depression. “There’s a lot of research that shows that through deliberate little practices spread out through the day or sometimes more formal practices like psychotherapy or meditation, we can actually produce physical changes in the brain that are now measurable with things like MRIs,” he remarks. Hardwiring happiness is easy, pleasurable and doesn’t take a lot of time. “If you take care of the minutes, the years will take care of themselves,” says Hanson. “Little steps gradually move us forward a breath at a time, a minute at a time, a synapse at a time. Bit by bit, we grow the good inside while gradually releasing the bad.” “Our power to positively influence who we are in small, genuine ways every day is really important to compensate for the brain’s 18

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negativity bias, which makes it like Velcro for bad experiences, but Teflon for good ones,” he says. “We evolved a negativity bias over the 600-million-year evolution of the nervous system. Learning from negative experiences and mistakes was a critical survival skill, so we have a brain that is designed to scan for bad news, overreact to it and fast-track it into memory. It’s not our fault, but it is our responsibility to deal with it by first, feeling the negative without reinforcing it and second, focusing on the positive and taking it in. Gradually, you can give yourself a brain that’s like Velcro for the good and Teflon for the bad.” Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

Building Up Our Happiness Quotient These exercises are recommended bypsychologist Rick Hanson: Slow down, breathe and see the big picture. This simple practice brings us into the present moment, reduces the stress activation in the body, disengages us from verbal chatter and negative reactivity, and buys us time to see more clearly. Take three breaths, making the exhalation longer than the inhalation. Five-Minute Challenge Take in the good. It could be a flower blooming, birds singing or a nice exchange with another person. Slow down, take a few breaths and let it sink in for a minute or two. Focus on something to cultivate. Perhaps it’s patience or gratitude. Look for opportunities to have an experience of this quality and internalize it for another minute. Marinate in pleasant feelings. Cultivate a sense of calm, contentment or warm-heartedness for a couple of minutes.

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Raising Resilient Kids How to Help Them Bounce Back by Ronica O’Hara In these turbulent times, children need to know how to confidently weather and deal with changes no matter what life hands them, say many psychologists. Studies show that when kids are resilient—having the ability to recover quickly from difficulties—they are less fearful and anxious, more confident and empathetic, and better able to handle cataclysmic events like 9/11. Resilience can help them deal creatively with everything from cyberbullying to societal change. A Florida Atlantic University study of 1,204 children found that those that agreed with such statements as, “I can deal with whatever comes my way,” “I am not easily discouraged by failure,” and, “Having to cope with stress makes me stronger,” were less likely to be bullied in person or online and better able to cope when it occurred. Resilience can be taught and learned at any stage in a child’s life, studies suggest. Some useful strategies include:

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a child needs to be resilient, according to research from Harvard’s Center for the Developing Child. This can be particularly important for children raised in less-thanideal circumstances. “It is absolutely critical for African-American children to learn resilience due to the current climate of hostility and racism, the inherent disadvantages in education and household income they are born into and hostile, crime-infested neighborhoods where they live,” says Damon Nailer, a Monroe, Louisiana, motivational speaker and author of Living, Loving, Leading. For children in all circumstances, he says, it’s important to

“teach them that setbacks, failures, losses and adversity help you to learn, grow and become stronger.”

Make resilience a household word. When San Diego child psychologist Bruce Thiessen’s daughter Kassidy was 4, he’d pretend to be the wolf in The Three Little Pigs, howling, “I’ll huff and I’ll puff and I’ll blow your house down!” She would reply, “Go ahead! I’ll rebuild it tougher and stronger!” It was his way of embedding resilience in her, which he and his wife Roxie have reinforced with books, movies and songs. “Making the theme of resilience dominant in multiple activities will make an enduring, indelible impression on your child,” he says.

Be a good example. “The most important thing to cultivate resilience, mindfulness and any other emotions really, is for parents to practice and model these things themselves,” says Christopher Willard, Ph.D., a Harvard lecturer and author of Raising Resilience: The Wisdom and Science of Happy Families and Thriving Children. Adults need to bounce back from setbacks, whether it’s a social media mistake or a lost job, and find ways to reframe what happened in a positive light. To convey that attitude to a child, ask at dinner or bedtime, “What was the rose in your day? The thorn? What did you learn? What would you do differently next time?” The parent can model responses to these questions by sharing their own rose and thorn.

Let them figure things out. “As tempting as it may be to step in every time you see your children struggling, allowing them to figure things out on their own builds resilience,” says Katie Lear, a Davidson, North Carolina, therapist specializing in childhood anxiety. “On the flip side, when a parent hovers or immediately steps in to solve a child’s problem, the child may interpret that behavior as, ‘I don’t trust you to be able to do this without help.’” Asking a child how they plan to solve a problem rather than questioning why the problem happened in the first place is a way to teach them creative problem-solving, advises Lynn Lyons, a Concord, New Hampshire, psychotherapist and co-author of Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents.

Teach thankfulness. Feelings of gratitude bolster resilience, studies show. For example, college students that performed gratitude-inducing exercises reported feeling better able to handle academic challenges. “Teach your child to look for the gift within every problem,” advises C.J. Scarlet, author of Heroic Parenting: An Essential Guide to Raising Safe, Savvy, Confident Kids. “That’s often hard to do in the midst of challenges, but just knowing there will be a gift found at some point can help your child to ride out the storm with greater patience and confidence.”

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Parents, teachers and children are wondering how they can be successful in the upcoming school year. The memory of juggling work and family responsibilities throughout the school day is still fresh. The stressful state this memory produces has many realizing their former ways of dealing with stress are not working and holding on until things go back to normal is not a possibility. Much of our lives continue to require change and constant adjustment. Resiliency may be just what is needed, but how can resiliency be developed? Parents that are tugged in different directions by work and family demands can easily become frustrated and stressed, leading them to wonder how to catch a break. To retain resilience, it is vital to make time to relax and recharge. In the face of a crisis, most adults tend to hold on until the crisis is over. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, has been going on for six months, without any clear indication as to when it will end or how schools will safely and effectively manage their classrooms. So, how can parents continue to sustain themselves and their families mentally and spiritually? Rhode Island Edition RINaturalAwakenings.com 22

START WITH SELF-CARE; IT IS MUCH EASIER TO GIVE FROM A FULL WELL. Parents are their childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first teachers, and children pay attention to their caregivers and their environment. So, parents and caregivers need to take care of themselves during this time. One suggestion is for parents to perform mini resets, choosing several times throughout the day to take three- to five-minute breaks. A break might consist of standing and stretching, stepping outside, taking a quick walk, doing a couple of yoga poses, listening to some favorite music or spending five minutes doing breathwork or meditation. In taking periodic breaks, parents do two things: they build their own resiliency, and they model for their own children the importance of having reset strategies.

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BE PRESENT IN THE MOMENT. So many of the decisions we are being asked to make are brand new. One of the easiest ways to handle these circumstances is by being present; decide how to handle situations as they arise based on the information available at the time. Children pay attention to not only the words they hear, but they watch how the adults around them react. Be present with your child. Get curious about what they know. Help them to understand what is going on in a way they can handle. For example, children may know school is different, but they may not realize why it is different. They may be sad. It helps to let them know their feelings are valid and they are loved and supported. It helps to ask them how they might solve the present problem. Talking about problems with a supportive adult will help children to make better decisions and adjustments in the moment, and this will teach them invaluable life skills.

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Herbs add lush flavor to all kinds of dishes, and they are culinary friends that bring the benefits of helping to restore and maintain health. “Food is medicine, and herbs bring out the medicinal properties of food,” says Kami McBride, of Sebastopol, California, author of The Herbal Kitchen: Bring Lasting Health to You and Your Family with 50 Easy-to-Find Common Herbs and Over 250 Recipes. “The spice rack is a relic from another time when we knew how to use herbs and spices to optimize health and to digest our food.” To get a medicinal dose of an herb, consider making teas, vinegar extracts or pestos, says Brittany Wood Nickerson, the Conway, Massachusetts, author of The Herbalist’s Kitchen: Delicious, Nourishing Food for Lifelong Health and Well-Being. “Parsley, for example, is a nutrient- and vitamin-rich herb. If you garnish with parsley, you won’t get a significant amount of vitamin C, as you would if you make a pesto from it.” Salads can also pack a healthy dose of herbs into a meal, says Martha’s Vineyard resident Holly Bellebuono, an herbalist and author of The Healing Kitchen: Cooking with Nourishing Herbs for Health, Wellness, and Vitality. “So many herbs, including violets, mints and red clover, can just be tossed fresh into a salad, offering both fiber and minerals.” Vinegars are one of Bellebuono’s go-to methods to incorporate herbs into a diet, infusing fresh or dried herbs into red wine or apple cider vinegar for salad dressings and other uses. “Vinegar is great at extracting minerals from herbs and making them more bioavailable,” she says. Drying herbs does not diminish their medicinal properties, but rather concentrates their essence, as it removes excess water, according to Bellebuono. “Dried and powdered herbs are a great way to preserve the garden harvest and add herbs into everyday dishes. You can throw a teaspoon of turmeric, a wonderful antiinflammatory herb, in spaghetti sauce or oatmeal, and you won’t even notice it,” she says.

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HERBAL-AIDED DIGESTION All herbs, whether leafy, green culinary herbs or spices like coriander and clove, are carminative, meaning they help digest food, McBride says. “Digestion can use up to 40 percent of your day’s energy, which is why you often get a nap attack after a big meal. Every meal needs a carminative, even if it’s just black pepper, which is one of the problems with most fast food.”

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used herbs such as sour sumac, anise-accented tarragon and versatile, yet often discarded orange peels, which can be added to soups along with fennel seed and bay leaves for a complex flavor. Thyme is another of Nickerson’s favorites, a hearty herb for fall dishes that’s also a powerful antifungal and aids with digestion, lung health and detoxification. While some may think of parsley as a garnish, “It offers incredible freshness and livens up almost anything,” says Nickerson. “I use it as a vegetable and make a salad of its leaves or add handfuls of it into a quiche. Parsley is loaded with vitamins and minerals, and has detoxification properties.” Adding it near the end of cooking maintains its vibrant flavor and color, she notes. McBride loves versatile herbs like mint and coriander that can be used in sweet and savory dishes with antimicrobial properties that help fight colds and flu. She also keeps salt shakers on the table filled with spices like cardamom, an antibacterial, anti-spasmotic and expectorant, to sprinkle onto beverages and dishes. Bellebuono also recommends infusing honey with herbs such as sage or oregano that support the immune system.

Pungent and bitter herbs, in particular, support digestion and absorption of nutrients and make them more bioavailable, says Nickerson: “Activating the taste buds dedicated to sensing bitter stimulates the digestive system.” A salad of bitter greens, for example, can help prepare digestion of a heavier meal to come, whereas a post-meal aperitif can help with digesting the food afterward. “It absolutely adds up when you add small doses of herbs to your meals every day,” McBride advises. “Many Americans suffer from gastrointestinal inflammation from modern diets and lifestyles, and herbs can help reverse that. Your gut gets a little healing every day.” April Thompson is a Washington, D.C., freelance writer. Connect at AprilWrites.com.

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2-4 Tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preheat the oven to 325° F. While the oven is heating, pull apart the chive blossoms, removing the central stem and plucking the tiny purple florets. Set the baguette in the hot oven and bake for 7 to 10 minutes, until the edges are crispy, but not browned.

Combine the oil, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, shallot, tarragon and salt in a bowl and whisk together. Stir in any grapefruit juice that may have puddled on the cutting board while sectioning the fruit.

SPINACH & GRAPEFRUIT SALAD WITH TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS The floral notes of tarragon in the dressing and the juicy, sour grapefruit invigorate the senses and wake up the digestive processes. Yields: 4 to 6 servings

Pour the dressing over the spinach. If any dressing is left over, it will keep in the fridge for up to a week. Toss the spinach well, then add the grapefruit and pumpkin seeds and toss gently again to combine.

Meanwhile, combine the feta in a bowl with the mint, minced chives and chive florets.

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8 oz spinach (about 4 packed cups) 1 large or 2 medium-size grapefruits ½ cup pumpkin seeds

DRESSING ½ cup olive oil 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp finely minced shallot 1 tsp finely chopped tarragon Pinch of salt Tear the spinach into bite-size pieces, if necessary, and place in a large bowl. Cut the top and bottom off the grapefruit so that the flesh of the fruit is exposed so it sits flat on a cutting board. Cut the peel and pith from the fruit using a sharp knife or vegetable peeler. Set the grapefruit on one of its flat ends on a cutting board. The sections of the fruit will face up. Cut out the sections, slicing 26

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Remove the baguette from the oven and slice along the diagonal. Arrange on a platter with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the bruschetta mixture on each slice. Drizzle with a little more oil and serve. Yields: 4 servings as an appetizer ½ cup fresh chive blossoms (can be substituted with other edible flowers or left out) 1 French baguette ½ lb feta cheese, crumbled, or a vegan alternative 1 cup chopped fresh mint ½ cup minced chives (can be substituted with scallions)

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Note: For the bread to be crisp throughout rather than soft on the inside and crispy on the outside, slice it on the diagonal to start with, brush each piece with olive oil and bake on a baking sheet at 325° F for 5 to 7 minutes until crispy. Recipe and photos from Recipes from the Herbalist’s Kitchen by Brittany Wood Nickerson.

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Foods to Lift Our Spirits by Chrysanthi Kazantzis What we eat can influence our moods. When aiming for a better mood, improved cognitive function and more energy, the key is the food on our plate. Just like an expensive car, our brain and body functions best when it gets premium fuel. Eating high-quality foods that contain minerals, vitamins and antioxidants nourishes the brain and reduces inflammation which can damage cells. Our brain and mood can be impacted when we eat low-quality foods such as processed or refined foods which can increase inflammation and lead to mood disorders like depression and anxiety. Here are five foods that can help enhance your moods.

CILANTRO PESTO Yields: about ½ cup 2 Tbsp (heaping) walnuts 2 cups packed cilantro leaves and stems (one large bunch) 2 garlic cloves 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper Soak the walnuts overnight in enough water to cover them. (This makes them easier to digest and helps remove some of the bitterness in the skin.) Drain and rinse the walnuts. Combine them with the cilantro, garlic, oil and salt to taste, and a few grinds of pepper in a food processor. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasonings as necessary. The pesto will keep for 5 to 7 days in the fridge or for 6 months or more in the freezer. Recipe and photos from Recipes from the Herbalist’s Kitchen by Brittany Wood Nickerson.

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Spice It Up

10 Super Spices for Superior Health by Chrysanthi Kazantzis

These powerful spices are antioxidant powerhouses that help reduce inflammation, manage blood sugar, decrease risk for cancer and heart disease, balance blood sugar and boost metabolism. Every time we flavor our meals with herbs and spices, we supercharge the healing and nourishing properties of our food without adding any calories. Not only do we enhance the flavor, we enhance our health. Here are 10 super spices to cook with daily:

CINNAMON This spice has one of the highest antioxidant levels and is effective in stabilizing blood sugar. A 2013 study published in the Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine showed that using 2 teaspoons per day reduced blood sugar by 20 to 30 percent in people with Type 2 diabetes. It also is an anti-inflammatory which decreases pain and stiffness in muscles and joints. There is also research on improving memory and attention. Smelling cinnamon essential oil can have a positive effect on brain function. We can add cinnamon to smoothies, oatmeal, berries or in coffee or tea.

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CAYENNE In addition to heating up meals, cayenne heats up the body by raising metabolism and burning fat faster. It has been shown to reduce LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. It is also helpful for improving circulation and is a warming spice that should be used in the winter. It is an effective anti-inflammatory and decreases pain in muscles and joints associated with arthritis. One to 2 teaspoons can be added to soups, chili, meatloaf and even water in the morning with lemon. 28 28

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BASIL This is an effective anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory herb that kills harmful bacteria caused from food poisoning including listeria, staphylococcus and E. coli. It is a high source of calcium, magnesium and vitamin K which is important for bone support. It is also helpful for arthritis and inflammatory bowel conditions. Basil can be used both fresh and dried in cooking.

GINGER Ginger contains more than 25 antioxidants which can fight free radicals. It is well known to decrease nausea, vomiting, morning sickness and motion sickness. It can be used to make tea to reduce these symptoms and is safe in pregnancy. A study published in the Journal of The Medical Association of Thailand showed that 1 gram of ginger before surgery decreased post-surgical nausea and vomiting. It is also an antiviral and can help with coughs, sore throats and colds. When sick, add two to three slices of ginger with 1 teaspoon of raw honey and lemon to decrease severity of symptoms. It is also a potent anti-inflammatory that can help decrease arthritic pain and muscle aches.

CLOVES Cloves are a potent antiseptic herb that can fight infections, decrease arthritic pain and decrease digestive complaints. It is wellknown for tooth and gum pain. Two to three cloves can be chewed to help relieve dental pain. It is effective in killing bacteria and us-

ing clove oil topically can decrease infections in scrapes, cuts, rashes, bug bites and burns. It is also helpful for digestive complaints such as indigestion, gas and vomiting.

sitic infections. When the herb is consumed daily, it can provide the same benefits as the potent oil. It also decreases inflammation by decreasing aches, pains and allergies.

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ROSEMARY

This is effective for infections associated with sore throats, laryngitis, bronchitis and asthma. It is also helpful in reducing colic and gastritis, improving memory and decreasing free radicals.

Cumin is helpful for digestion. It stimulates enzyme and bile secretion from the pancreas and gallbladder to break down foods and absorb nutrients. Similar to cinnamon, it stabilizes blood sugar and is great for regulating insulin. It is also helpful for the immune system as it is a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C and iron.

Rosemary is a potent antioxidant and antiinflammatory. It has been used for thousands of years to increase memory, concentration and uplift moods. It also stimulates the immune system and digestion. Smelling the essential oil while studying for an exam or preparing for a meeting can enhance memory. It is also useful for respiratory problems and chest congestion, and it is protective against carcinogenic toxins and prevents against various cancers. When grilling meats and vegetables, marinate foods with rosemary to reduce HCA’s (heterocyclic amines) which are carcinogenic compounds that can form when meats are grilled.

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This is the most potent anti-fungal, antiviral and anti-bacterial herb. Oil of oregano has been used to treat various bacterial and viral infections as well as fungal and para-

Turmeric is the number one anti-inflammatory. The bright yellow-orange pigment is from the main active ingredient, curcumin, which is an anti-inflammatory and

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comparable to Advil and Motrin without the negative side effects. It is effective in decreasing inflammation in the brain and is helpful for memory, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. It is also beneficial for digestive conditions such as Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis and irritable bowel disease. It is useful for decreasing inflammation in joints and is beneficial for arthritic pains. It is one of the most potent anti-cancer spices that helps decrease free radicals. Using black pepper with turmeric helps increase the absorption in the body. Spice up your life a bit and enjoy all these super health benefits. Chrysanthi Kazantzis “Dr. Kaz” is a naturopathic physician and a clinical nutritionist. She is the president of RIANP and practices at Providence Wholistic Healthcare where she is accepting new patients via telemedicine. For more information, or to make an appointment call 401-455-0546 or visit ProvidenceWholistic.com. See ad on page 13.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Class in Light Healing – 1-3pm. Simple healing method to transmute fear beliefs using the diamond light in the deep heart. We will do body scans and partnered healing. With Jill Frew, PhD, psychologist, light healer, author. Please wear masks. $10. Held outdoors at Celtic Heaven Center for Contemplative Druidry, near Rte 116, Coventry. 401-500-0800. CelticHeaven.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Unconditional Love Reiki Level 1 Certification – 10am-4pm. Learn the art of energy healing that is specially designed for animals, children, people who have extreme trauma, mental illness, or mental/ emotional disabilities. Also learn how to communicate directly to the soul/spirit/ subconscious of any person, passed or present. $150. Saltitude Himalayan Salt Cave, 204 Front St, Lincoln. 401-359-7937. Eventbrite.com/e/115766977145. Free Introduction & Orientation to MBSR – 4-5:30pm. Learn more about mindfulness and its benefits in this free introduction to an in-depth 8-wk, evidence-based course which begins Oct 1. Attendance at one orientation a prerequisite for course. Innerlight Center for Yoga & Meditation, 850 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown. 401-849-3200. InnerlightYoga.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction – 6-9pm. With Nancy Bennett, Brown University Certified MBSR teacher. This internationally acclaimed course will help deepen our capacity to be more present and work effectively with the stressors and challenges in our lives. $200-$350; pay what can. Meet live online using Zoom on Thursdays for 8 wks. InnerlightYoga.com.

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MONDAY Svaroopa® Yoga with Maria – 10:30am12pm. Online class designed to dissolve stress and pain with a deeply relaxing, slowmoving class. Poses adapted to your body using blankets, props and gentle alignments. Find strength, calm and ease through your body, mind and more. Beginners welcome. New students: $55/5 classes. Time for You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. TimeForYouYoga.com. Dog Agility Class – 5:30-7pm. Dog obedience class prerequisite. Agility is fun for you and your dog. You will be amazed at how your dog will love going thru all the obstacles. Fun for you too. $20. Delmyra, 191 Ten Rod Rd, Exeter. Register in advance: 401-294-3247. Delmyra.com.

TUESDAY Viniyoga Plus with Karina – 8:30-9:45am. An eclectic melding of kripalu, viniyoga, vinyasa, yoga therapy, restorative yoga and Buddhist meditation. Each class is different. All levels. $15/class; class passes & discounted classes available. Soulshine Center for Yoga and Healing, 1020 Putnam Pk, Chepachet. SoulshineRI.com.

Yoga Sculpt with Elaine – 5:30-6:30pm. A fusion of yoga, Pilates and barre incorporated in a vinyasa-style flow while sculpting and toning your muscles using your own body weight. All levels welcome; modifications always given. $15/class; class passes & discounted classes available. Soulshine Center for Yoga and Healing, 1020 Putnam Pk, Chepachet. SoulshineRI.com.

WEDNESDAY Basic Yoga with Christine – 7-8:15pm. Designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of a yoga practice, including basic postures, safe alignment, transitions, breath and mindful meditation. Slower paced and a variety of modifications and options provided. $15/class; class passes & discounted classes available. Soulshine Center for Yoga and Healing, 1020 Putnam Pk, Chepachet. SoulshineRI.com. Svaroopa® Yoga with Maria – 7-8:30pm. Online class designed to dissolve stress and pain with a deeply relaxing, slow-moving class. Poses adapted to your body using blankets, props and gentle alignments. Find strength, calm and ease through your body, mind and more. Beginners welcome. New students: $55/5 classes. Time for You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. TimeForYouYoga.com.

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SATURDAY Svaroopa® Yoga with Suzanne – 9:4511:15am. Online class designed to dissolve stress and pain with a deeply relaxing, slowmoving class. Poses adapted to your body using blankets, props and gentle alignments. Find strength, calm and ease through your body, mind and more. Beginners welcome. New students: $55/5 classes. Time for You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. TimeForYouYoga.com. Dog Obedience Training – 10:30am. Learn fun, simple techniques to eliminate unwanted behaviors and create good behavior. With trainer Christina Johnson. $20. Delmyra, 191 Ten Rod Rd, Exeter. Register in advance: 401294-3247. Delmyra.com. Healing Service – 1-2pm. 2nd Saturday. A meditation and group healing with Jill Frew, PhD, psychologist, light healer, author. Please wear masks. Free. Held outdoors at Celtic Heaven Center for Contemplative Druidry, near Rte 116, Coventry. 401-500-0800. CelticHeaven.com.

Dog Obedience Training – 5:30pm. Learn fun, simple techniques to eliminate unwanted behaviors and create good behavior. With trainer Christina Johnson. $20. Delmyra, 191 Ten Rod Rd, Exeter. Register in advance: 401294-3247. Delmyra.com.

Dog Agility Class – 3-4pm. Dog obedience class prerequisite. Agility is fun for you and your dog. You will be amazed at how your dog will love going thru all the obstacles. Fun for you too. $20. Delmyra, 191 Ten Rod Rd, Exeter. Register in advance: 401-294-3247. Delmyra.com.

Gentle Flow with Jaimie – 7-8:15pm. Great for beginners as well as experienced yogis who enjoy moving at a slower pace. Beginning with a short centering while tuning into breath, followed by a gentle yoga sequence. $15/class; class passes & discounted classes available. Soulshine Center for Yoga and Healing, 1020 Putnam Pk, Chepachet. SoulshineRI.com.

Flow & Restore with Christina – 4-5:15pm. Combination class begins with gentle warm ups transitioning to a slow-paced vinyasa sequence linking movement with breath; followed by restorative poses allowing for stillness, release and reflection $15/class; class passes & discounted classes available. Soulshine Center for Yoga and Healing, 1020 Putnam Pk, Chepachet. SoulshineRI.com.

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

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Readings by phone or Zoom. 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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Organic Salon ELAYNE HEWITT

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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. We offer morning and evening yoga classes, private reiki appointments, children’s classes and more!

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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.

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