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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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ENDINGS Really Good Raw Desserts

by Judith Fertig Finding the Sacred in Daily Living

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by Lisa Marshall

24 10 HEALING CRYSTALS

How Natural Stones Can Support Wellness

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26 AWARENESS

PROCESS A Process of Self Inquiry

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by Julianne Eanniello

28 YOGA WARRIORS

Healing the Wounds of War, Breath by Breath

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inter and the Holiday Season are upon us. As I write this I am preparing for the family get together at Thanksgiving and the December holiday season is not far behind. The days are getting shorter, and with daylight savings time over it seems like we have very little sunlight in a day with even less time to get everything done.

This time of year can be stressful for so many.

The pressures of the holidays and trying to make everything perfect for everyone can try even the most positive of us. Something that works for me is focusing on what it is that brings me joy. Since I am not a shopper, I have reduced the number of gifts I buy and increased some entertaining. I would rather spend my money and time with good friends and family than at a mall shopping. But for those who do love to shop, earth friendly and fair trade options are becoming more readily available. By being kind to our earth we can give so much more than just a present. Gift certificates for services are another good way to give.

In this month’s feature article, Everyday Grace, Finding the Sacred in Everyday Life on page 20, Lisa Marshall examines the many different ways we can find spirituality in our everyday life. Being raised Roman Catholic, going to church every week was part of my life growing up. It is not something that I continued to do on my own, as I have taken my own path to spirituality and goodness, however; many find comfort and community in the structure of an organized religion. The number of people who are not affiliated with any particular faith continues to grow. And yet, most of us believe in some form of God, or spirit, and many of us pray and meditate. Walls are no longer required to appreciate spirituality, although for many belonging to a church and being with like-minded people is just as important as being in nature to others.

Travel is a great way to expand your mind, your horizons and awaken your consciousness. We were lucky enough to spend a week in Sedona AZ last month.

There are few words to describe the wonder of Sedonas amazing rock formations or the Grand Canyon. While hard to imagine this mostly desert land was once the bottom off an ocean and once again home to some of the earliest forms of life on this planet, to see it is to realize all that the earth and nature is capable of. Travel can also open you up to different cultures, thoughts and beliefs. It’s good to get outside of your own space sometimes and realize there really is a whole big world out there. While we love our little state, we are part of something much bigger.

Enjoy it!

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newsbriefs After Loss Expo: Messages of Hope & Eternal Love

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reated to bring options when dealing with grief, the Fourth Annual After Loss Expo will take place on December 11 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Sheraton Providence Airport Hotel in Warwick. Presented by The Inspiration Foundation and its CEO and Founder, Roland Comtois, the expo will feature numerous keynote speakers, presenters, healers and resource people who have volunteered their services to guide and support attendees through the grieving process.

“Grief and loss are uniquely challenging events in one’s life, and no two people deal with it the same way,” explains Comtois. “Therefore, finding the right support to guide you through the process is most imperative.”

The expo encourages the bridging together of metaphysical philosophies with traditional and non-traditional therapies, in order to begin to encourage the healing within. “By restoring your energy with Reiki or relaxation exercises, learning to quiet the mind or receiving nutritional choices to support your body, you can begin to move through the pain and suffering,” says Comtois.

Whether sitting in a healing circle or in a garden, sharing feelings in a group setting, or receiving spiritually charged channeled messages, the expo is designed to help participants begin to untangle the deep sadness within.

Also on tap for the day: Channeled Messages for the Soul from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. and Soul Stories with Roland Comtois live radio broadcast at 2 p.m. The After Loss open totothe is free.

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According to Jen Zatorowski, a certified personal trainer with AA Fitness, the studio will choose two candidates to act as “human billboards” by showcasing the results that can be achieved by working with the trainers at AA Fitness. Candidates must have the desire to lose 25 pounds or more and be willing to share results with the public. For every individual that each candidate refers, he or she will receive a discounted rate.

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newsbriefs Free Consultations at Infinite Potential Natural Grocer and Café 311 Broadway Newport, RI Phone: 401-608-2322 Healthy, Organic, All Natural Meals Locally Farmed Produce & Eggs Breakfast All Day OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mon - Fri: 8am - 7pm / Breakfast • Lunch Sat - Sun: 8am - 3pm / Breakfast • Lunch

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or those trying to keep up with overloaded schedules during this busy holiday season, Infinite Potential is offering complimentary consultations.

According to owner, Dave Monson, Infinite Potential works with healthy, thriving individuals who find themselves frustratingly unsuccessful at this time of year. “We help by developing improved strategies for managing your life, family and commitments around the holidays,” he says. “In November and December greater attention is demanded from every area of life and people often work harder, but not always smarter, to meet their own desires and expectations, Dave Monson as well as those of loved ones.” Infinite Potential can assist in developing concrete steps to successfully navigate the holiday season, leaving clients feeling more satisfied, empowered and even invigorated to begin the New Year.

Infinite Potential is located at 181 Main Street, Second Floor, in Blackstone, MA. For more information or to schedule a no obligation consultation, call 508-8831007 or email Dave@InfinitePotentialLiving.com. See ad page 19.

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The Sculpt and Tone class, which includes a light cardio warmup and resistance training sets mixed with short bursts of cardio to ramp up your metabolism, will be held at Caldwell’s personal training studio in Warwick. According to Caldwell, the move will allow the incorporation of more equipment such as stability balls, steps, and weights.

The ZUMBA fitness classes will be held at Body Language Plus, located at 1170 Post Road in Warwick.

This change allows for the class to be held in an improved environment with proper flooring and mirrors to assist in folMargie Caldwell lowing the dance moves more easily. Participants will be given a free two-week membership to the gym or will be allowed to continue classes as walk-ins for $8.

“These changes will greatly enhance the quality of the classes,” says Caldwell.

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he Very Merry Dickens Carolers has selected the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation as its holiday organization to receive support from its holiday singing program.

Composed of local professionally trained singers, the Very Merry Dickens Carolers are available as an original holiday gift for people to give to friends, family and as corporate gifts. Two options are available for this program. A “carolers” quartet will go to a home or office and entertain with a singing holiday telegram or a caroler duo will call a gift recipient and sing the greeting to them over the phone.

The in-person opportunity is available for $120 and the over the phone option for $60. The group will notify the people they sing for that a contribution has been made in their name to support the breast cancer programs for women, men, and families at the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation.

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For more information, call 401-6920807 or visit MerryDickens.com. For more information about the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation, visit GloriaGemma.org.

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newsbriefs Holiday Gifts at Farmacy Herbs

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ith all the rushing, baking and bargain-hunting, the holidays can be stressful. Farmacy Herbs is helping alleviate some of that stress with a variety of holiday gifts available at several locations throughout Rhode Island.

For the gardener in your life, the 2011 Farmacy Planting by the Moon Calendar features planting and growing information based on the moon phases. It also features photos of herbs, medicinal information about the plants and seasonal recipes.

From the Tea Sampler with 13 Farmacy teas and a tea infuser, to a bath and body kit featuring bath salts, facial toner, face mask and lavender cream or a mom and baby kit with herbal baby powder, baby soap, and mom and baby tea, the unique gifts are sure to make anyone’s season bright.

Farmacy Herbs is located at 28 Cemetery Street in Providence. For more information, or to find out where items can be purchased, call 401-270-5223, email Info@FarmacyHerbs.com or visit FarmacyHerbs.com. See ad page 27.

Changing Lives Hosts Crystal Workshop

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rystals are typically used for healing, meditation, protection, grounding and channeling. Explore the many uses of crystals and their meanings on December 10 from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. at Changing Lives in Johnston. Attendees will design their own crystal bracelet while learning more about the power of crystals. The evening will be hosted by owners, Joanne Salem and Lorna McCoy. Cost for the workshop is $30.

For the busy holiday season, Changing Lives is offering gift ideas designed to restore peace and tranquility in one’s life. Relaxation packages, including Reflexology and Reiki or Angelic Guidance and Reiki are available for $60 each, for one 1.5 hour session.

“A new gift idea for family, friends and co-workers is our holiday blissful gathering,” says Salem. “Book a gathering at our center and we provide a variety of integrative therapies in our wonderfully serene environment.” Cost is $25 for each person, with $5 donated to a charitable organization.

Changing Lives is located at 1308 Atwood Avenue in Johnston. For more information, call 401-490-1732, email Joanne.Salem@yahoo.com or visit ChangingLives1Breath.com. See ad page 35.

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he 28th Annual Foundry Artists Holiday Show will kick off with a Grand Opening reception on Thursday, December 2 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. featuring live music and refreshments.

The show will continue through Sunday, Dec. 5, then again on the following Friday through Sunday, December 10-12. The show will be open from noon until 8 p.m. on Fridays, 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. It will be held at the Historic Pawtucket Armory Center for the Arts.

The show will feature the work of 65 accomplished local artists and crafts people in a wide range of artistic styles, from traditional to contemporary. A broad range of artistic forms will be on display including painting, sculpture, photography, pottery, blown glass, cast metals, woodworking, jewelry, housewares, clothing and accessories, and toys and games. A silent auction, with original creations donated from each artist, will benefit the Providence Animal Rescue League and The Pawtucket Center for the Arts.

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omplications from gastric bypass surgery had left Linda Pazienza with impaired motor skills, vision, speech, motor and writing skills. After some rehabilitation, her vision has improved somewhat due to visits to a neuro-opthamologist, and she can send emails and play cards.

Determined to lose weight the natural way, Pazienza lost 200 pounds in the past two years through diet and exercise. She credits Jennifer Mello, owner of B.I.A. Fitness and Melissa Sischo, owner of The Journey Within, for helping her reach her fitness goals through personal training and yoga.

Pazienza says she wants to help others lose weight and reach their health and wellness goals the conventional way. Therefore, she and her mother are providing a year of personal training and a gym membership at B.I.A. Fitness/The Journey Within to one overweight individual.

In order to be considered, individuals must be considered obese by standard evaluation, must be willing to work out six days a week and must sign an agreement of commitment. He or she must also work with a nutritionist and attend required meetings and doctor evaluations. Financial hardship is also a factor.

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reen Envy Eco-Boutique in Newport invites you to shop green this holiday season, with super deals on gift certificates. A $100 gift certificate can be purchased for only $85, and a $50 gift certificate for $45. To get the discounted price, just mention this article.

“You can add a whole extra level to your holiday gift giving by choosing eco-friendly or Fair Trade gifts,” says store owner Rachel Lessne. ”You are not only bringing joy to the gift recipient, but also turning around the lives of disadvantaged artisans in developing countries, or helping to sustain the environment with a recycled or organic gift.”

At Green Envy, which is located in the Brick Market Place, Rhode Island style is never sacrificed for sustainability. This season the store is filled with beautiful and unique gifts. Some of the bestsellers include mittens made from upcycled vintage wool garments (no two are alike), hand crafted ornaments carved from Tagua nuts, and desk clocks made from recycled records. Consider a bottle opener made from recycled bicycle chains for your beer loving brother, or one-of-a-kind funky jewelry for your great-aunt with the “unique” personality.

“There is something for everyone,” says Lessne. “You can actually feel great about your purchases because you are supporting a great cause. The less fortunate and the environment will be better off because of your holiday shopping list. “ Green Envy Eco-Boutique is located at 223 Goddard Row, Newport. For hours and information, call 401-619-1993 or visit GreenEnvyShop.com. See ad page 9.

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re you finding yourself overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of December? Finding it hard to quiet down the noise? Want to find the true gifts of the season and find the quiet still place where the inner light is kindled? On December 19, from 6:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m., Breathing Time Yoga is offering a day long Winter Solstice Retreat where participants may enjoy specially designed yoga practices for deep relaxphoto by Jelly Dude ation and connection to one’s inner wisdom.

The day will start with a yoga practice with Aggie Stewart, RYT-500, that will prepare participants for quiet reflection and meditation followed by quiet time with optional activities including “Walk the Labryrinth” set up by Cris McCullough of the Labyrinth Ladies and acupuncture treatments by Cris Monteiro of Providence Community Acupuncture. Other elements include Yoga Nidra Meditation and mindfulness activities with BTY Director, Karen Lee, RYT-500, MAT, yoga therapist, as well as evening yoga practice with Aggie Stewart.

Those interested are encouraged to participate in the full day, but it is not required. The cost for the retreat, including vegetarian lunch, is $98 if registered by December 11, and $108 after December 11. Donate $10 worth of non-perishable food and $10 will be taken off the registration fee. Add $10 for each acupuncture treatment.

Breathing Time Yoga is located at 541 Pawtucket Avenue in Pawtucket. For more information, including a detailed schedule, or to register, call 401-421-9876 or visit BreathingTimeYoga.com. See ad page 31.

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oin with friends, new and old, for the 1st Annual Vegan Holiday Meal, Vegan Raffle for Charity and an optional Vegan Cookie Swap at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 12th in Warwick, RI. This cruelty-free meal is a way to enjoy tasty holiday fare without having to lift a finger.

Owners of two local businesses, and vegan themselves, Karen Krinsky and Chris Belanger are stepping up to the plate this year. “There’s usually at least one big vegan holiday oriented meal in the area, but this year it was no where to be found,’ says Krinsky.

“We’re adding to the fun by including live entertainment by Lindsay Adler, an all vegan raffle for charity, and what I hope to be a vegan cookie swap to remember.”

All proceeds from this year’s raffle will go to PARL, a Providence based non-profit animal shelter, and are showcasing prizes from the following local vendors: FOO(d) at AS220, Foodworks, Like No Udder, Miss Vegan, Nice Slice Pizza, The Smallest Bite, and the grand prize from Garden Grille. All of these Rhode Island businesses are vegan or vegan friendly.

Savory holiday favorites like mashed butternut squash and green bean casserole are served along side non-traditional dishes like seitan stroganoff and lentil loaf. Adult and kid meal tickets must be purchased by December 7th. Seating is limited and tickets are expected to sell out.

Tickets are $21 for adults, $17 for kids under 14.

For more information on pricing, menu, raffle prizes and location, visit like-no-udder.com/veganholidaymeal.html.

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he Integrative Care Program within the Program in Women’s Oncology at Women and Infants Hospital has arrived on Aquidneck Island with a full menu of complementary therapies for oncology patients, as well as a broader base of wholistic care to appeal to all women and caregivers, both male and female.

“The Center for Health and WellBeing is a tremendous resource for the women of the East Bay,” says Sandra Scuncio, director of the Integrative Care Program.

“We will offer the full range of complementary therapies, traditional and innovative health and wellness programming, and a women’s health library full of resource materials on a variety of topics, from cancer to infertility to post-partum depression.”

The Integrative Care Program, which offers services on the Women and Infants campus in Providence and at the hospital’s facilities in Fall River, Mass, and South County, R.I., will offer lymphedema therapy, which is specialized massage for women who have had surgery for breast or gynecologic cancer and develop lymphedema or swelling in the lymph node area. Integrating ancient wisdom with the advances in modern science, the site will also offer an array of complementary therapies such as acupuncture, therapeutic massage, Thaiyoga body work, hypnotherapy, guided imagery, reiki, reflexology, yoga, meditation, movement and expressive arts therapies, and organic facials and skin care. In addition, there are health and wellness programs dedicated to weight loss, exercise, and nutrition offered.

The Center for Health and WellBeing is located at 333 Valley Road in Middletown. For more information or appointments call 401-681-2816 or visit WomenandInfants.org.

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Winter Fun at Indoor Dog Park ndoor Dog Park is now open at Alexandra Morgan’s Animal School in Warren. Offered Sundays between 2:30 and 3:30, Indoor Dog Park welcomes dogs of all sizes and ages, as long as they are dog friendly. It’s a great way to give your dog some exercise and play time, even in the coldest winter weather. The cost is $5. If you are bringing your dog for its first visit, you must call ahead, so the dog can be evaluated to make sure it is suitable for Indoor Dog Park.

Once accepted, your dog is welcome at all sessions.

Trainer Alexandra Morgan also wants to remind dog owners that the holidays are “dog bite season” - when dogs are stressed by factors such as holiday visitors, changes around the house, and decreased attention and exercise from their overly busy owners. Her blog offers an article, “Happy Holidays and Welcome to Dog Bite Season,” which contains tips and advice on how to make the holidays easier on your dog. You can find the article by clicking the “Dog Blog” link on her web site, and scrolling down the blog page.

New dog training classes at all levels are always starting at the Animal School. If a puppy is on your holiday gift list, it’s important to get yourself and your puppy into classes as soon as possible. The puppy’s “imprinting period” before 16 weeks, is a critical time to learn important social behaviors.

And if you’re a Pug lover, don’t forget the East Bay Pug Meetup, always held the first Saturday of every month (the January Meet-up will take place January 8).

For more information about Indoor Dog Park, new classes, and other services such as Dog Day Care, adoptions, and boarding, call 401-434-3687, visit at 84 Cutler Street #7 in Warren, or go to alexandramorgan.com. See ad page 35.

Koenig Relocates Warwick Office

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ohn Koenig, Board Certified Hypnotist, has relocated his office to 110 Jefferson Boulevard, Suite B, in Warwick. Koenig offers hypnosis for help with smoking, weight loss, stress, pain, relationships, career, goals, habits, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), self-confidence and more.

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For more information or to make an appointment, call 401-374-1890. Office hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. In addition to his Warwick office, Koenig has an office located in Seekonk, Mass., at the Tree of Life Wellness Center, 1460 Fall River Avenue.

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r. Gay Ben Tré, D.Ac., R.N, will present “Natural Immune Boosting for Children,” a workshop designed to introduce parents to a simple but powerful protocol used to protect children from colds, sore throats, earaches, and other common childhood illnesses on Wednesday, December 8 at her Newport office and again on December 14 at her Providence office. Both workshops are from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

She explains that children are exposed to new objects, people and experiences on a daily basis that he or she must integrate into his or her rapidly growing understanding of the world. These exposures, she says, will challenge the child to adapt and integrate this new information or let go of what is not useful. When it doesn’t create conflict, the child will easily incorporate the new data; or if the child’s system registers the experience as not useful, the system easily and harmlessly discards it. However, when a new experience creates a conflict for the child to integrate and appears to pose a threat of some kind, the child’s integrating capacity may be overwhelmed–which results in illness.

“Mother Nature has designed children so they are maximally receptive to their environment and to other people,” says Dr. Ben Tré. “For the most part, this is a brilliant plan and makes learning easy and helps guarantee survival.” As the brain matures, she explains that our systems automatically discriminate and exclude what we don’t want or isn’t

good for us, which we experience as increased immunity.

Dr. Ben Tré says that the workshop will discuss how parents can reduce the work for the child’s immune system, keeping it from going into overwhelm and keeping the child healthy.

“At an appropriate age, the child can be directly included in the protocol Dr. Gay Ben Tré and can choose to process upsetting experiences or encounters with support from an adult,” she explains. “Wonderful side benefits from this practice are enhanced feelings of competence and control for the child, as well as a few minutes of loving quality time shared with the parent.”

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It’s Your Body’s Symphony is located at 2051 Plainfield Pike in Johnston. Appointments are required. For information, call 401-464–6100 or visit ItsYourBodysSymphony.com. See ad on page 8.

Carla Joyce, LMT, RYT, of Village Wellness Center, offers a type of bodywork called myofascial release, which is similar to massage but with long, slower strokes with little cream or oil to help release the fascia in the body. Joyce says fascia runs throughout the body around every muscle fiber and muscle group as well as connecting to the skin.

Relieve Holiday Stress With Massage Like it or not, the holiday season brings added stress. Thankfully, local massage therapists are offering ways to help alleviate some of our pain with special deals to get us through the holidays.

Darcy Lynch, MS, LCMT of Waves of Healing Wellness Boutique offers a unique approach to deep tissue massage called Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy. The massage is performed with the feet while holding onto overhead bars for balance and support. By using her heel, instep and toes, the massage delivers constant, deep pressure to the whole body. Buy three treatments, and get the fourth one free.

Waves of Healing Wellness Boutique is located at 124 Riverside Drive in Riverside. For more information, call 401-369-2239 or visit WavesofHealingWellness.com. See ad on page 12.

Kristen Casey of One Wellness Massage specializes in pain relief for chronic conditions such as migraines, fibromyalgia, breast cancer, etc. A therapeutic custom massage is specifically designed to address individual needs. For some clients, Casey will design a massage plan in collaboration with their medical team to ensure a safe and appropriate level of treatment. Techniques used for therapeutic massage range from gentle joint manipulations to deeper massage and trigger point work. For new clients, One Wellness is offering a 60-minute therapeutic massage for $50.

One Wellness Massage is located at 255 Hope Street, 2nd Floor, in Providence. For more information, call 401-7288018 or visit OneWellnessMassage.com. See ad on page 39.

Cheryl D’Itri, owner of It’s Your Body’s Symphony, specializes in deep work for rehabilitation. She offers a technique called Rossiter that is designed to help get people out of pain. The treatments are tailored to each individual’s needs and situation. Techniques used help prevent and relieve stiffness, tightness, limited mobility and pain from head to toe.

Sessions are offered in half-hour, one hour or two hours.

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Matt Donnelly, RN, LMT and owner of Heart in Hand Massage, joined his practice with the Village Wellness Center in 2006. Although separate businesses, they operate as one.

Heart in Hand offers many different types of massage and body work including deep tissue and relaxation massage.

The two will hold an open house on December 10, from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., and will offer $5 off all gift certificates purchases that night.

The Village Wellness Center and Heart in Hand Massage Therapy are located at 422 Post Road, Suite G2 in Warwick.

For more information, call 401-941-2310 or 401-467-9193, or visit HeartinHandMassage.com or VillageWellnessCenter.com.

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Jennifer Bernardo, LMT, at Relaxing Touch Therapeutic Massage specializes in working with pre and postnatal women, infants and children. She offers massage and also teaches families infant massage and gentle massage for children to help support healthy growth and development with tools for alleviating common challenges such as stress, headaches, cold symptoms and more. Gift certificates are available. From December 1-24, Bernardo is offering is offering $5.00 off purchases.

Relaxing Touch Therapeutic Massage is located at 19 England Street in Cumberland. For more information, call 401-728-7746 or 508-369-4043 or visit Relaxing-Touch.net. See ad on page 39.

In celebration of her one-year anniversary in Newport, massage therapist, Jan Goldstein, is offering $30 off all sessions for the month of December. Prior to relocating to Newport, Goldstein spent nine years as a senior massage therapist at the renowned Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. She specializes in Ayurvedic massage and body treatments, and also offers therapeutic, relaxation, and deep tissue massage along with other modalities.

To contact Jan Goldstein, call 401-847-1371. See ad on page 27.

Dawn Stewart, LMT, Holistic Health Rhode Island, specializes in resolving issues through deep tissue massage tailored to each person’s needs and will work to reduce chronic or acute pain and return the body to a balanced state of health.

Stewart is offering $10 off one-hour massage gift certificates through December 25.

Holistic Health Rhode Island is located a 5784 Post Road, Suite 5, in East Greenwich. For more information, call 401398-2933 or visit HolisticHealthRI.com. See ad on page 13.

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DeLang is certified by the International Association of Colon Hydrotherapists (I-ACT) and is a certified body ecologist. She has been practicing colon hydrotherapy for more than seven years. Colon hydrotherapy, sometimes called a colonic, is a safe, effective means of removing waste from the colon.

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Really Good Raw Desserts Over indulging in sweets during the winter festivities can produce unwanted weight gain and a general feeling of sluggishness—a notso-wonderful gift for anyone. But adding a raw food dessert to our holiday repertoire could introduce a new, healthier tradition to holiday occasions that’s welcomed by everyone.

by Judith Fertig

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raw dessert no longer means only a simple piece of fruit or a handful of nuts. While a traditional holiday story conjures sleeping children with “visions of sugarplums” dancing in their heads, the dreams of raw dessert chefs more likely spring from Medjool dates, cacao nibs and exotic fruits. That’s because raw desserts are made from uncooked, minimally processed and generally plant-based foods.

Raw foods aficionados say they are usually first attracted to this type of food preparation because the recipes do not contain wheat, refined sugar, eggs or dairy products, which eliminates the need to work around food sensitivities.

Plus, they feel better after they’ve eaten a raw foods dessert, which might feature nuts, fresh and dried fruits, agave nectar and/or chocolate.

When these raw foods are ground or puréed in a food processor or blender, they contribute mightily to dessert crusts, fillings, sauces and frostings to grace tarts, cakes, cookies, puddings and ice creams—all of which can be made without cooking.

Sometimes, dessert recipes call for using a dehydrator, a simple appliance that dries foods slowly at around 112° to 118° F, to avoid the enzyme changes that occur when foods are cooked at higher temperatures. The dehydrator yields a charac-

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teristic that raw foods enthusiast Nathalie Lussier describes as “...a warm, chewy, comfort food feeling, so that you can make cookies that come out slightly warm from the dehydrator.”

With raw desserts, “You really can have your cake and eat it too, because the recipes are packed with nutrients and fiber,” advises raw desserts chef Heather Pace, the author of four raw dessert e-books, including Just Desserts and Raw Party Parfait.

Most raw foods desserts, like most exceptional sweets, involve several steps to make each part. “While at first glance, a raw dessert might appear to be complicated and time-consuming,” notes Pace, “it’s really very simple. Each component can be thrown together quickly and easily and can be made ahead.”

The benefits of raw desserts extend beyond the simply nutritional, affirm devoted adherents. Rose Lee Calabro, author of Living in the Raw and Living in the Raw Desserts, had experienced a host of personal health issues that virtually disappeared when she began to eat a mainly raw foods diet a decade ago.

But more than that, she says, “Eating raw foods has contributed to a career change and a dramatic shift in my life.”

According to eco-lifestylist and raw foods author Ani Phyo, “Eating more organic, fresh, whole foods helps us maintain an ideal weight, lowers cholesterol, boosts the immune system and helps us look and feel our best.” But for her, as well, raw foods are more than a diet. She remarks, “It affects the way I live and interact with planet Earth and all other living beings.” Phyo is the author of Ani’s Raw Food Essentials, Ani’s Raw Food Desserts and Ani’s Raw Food Kitchen.

Lussier agrees all the way around. “I believe raw foods can heal you on a physical, emotional and spiritual level,” she comments, because like many others, “I’ve personally experienced it myself.”

Judith Fertig is a freelance writer in Overland Park, KS; for more information visit AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com.

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The Raw Food Dessert Pantry

by Judith Fertig

Sweeteners: Medjool dates, date sugar, maple sugar, palm sugar, agave nectar, maple syrup

1. For the brownie, grind the pecans into crumbs in a food processor.

Add the remaining ingredients and process into a moist, crumbly dough.

Press the mixture into an 8-by-8-inch pan. Chill.

2. For the ice cream, blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy. Chill for a few hours. Process through an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions; or fill ice cube trays and freeze.

3. For the compote, soak the raisins and goji berries in water for 2 to 4 hours.

Drain. In a food processor, chop the apples into small pieces. Add remaining ingredients to the apples, including the drained fruit, and stir together. Process half the mixture until smooth. Fold into the other half.

Dehydrate for a few hours at 115° F, until the apples take on a warm, “cooked” feel.

4. For the sauce, blend all ingredients together until smooth.

5. To assemble the dessert, cut the brownies into portions and place a brownie on each plate. Top with ice cream. Swirl compote around the brownie and drizzle with chocolate sauce.

Chocolate: Cacao nibs, cacao powder, carob

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basic raw food dessert pantry includes plantbased foods that are in the purest state possible. It differs from a conventional pantry in that items have undergone very little or no processing; plus, many familiar foods find new uses. Nuts become flours or milks for sauces. Natural sweeteners replace highly processed sugar. Chocolate assumes its most natural state. Fresh, ripe fruits provide flavor and smooth texture. Dried fruits amplify taste and sweetness. Psyllium powder thickens sauces and fillings in place of flour, eggs, cornstarch or tapioca. Here’s a taste of the possibilities…

Nuts: Raw almonds, pecans, pine nuts, cashews

Fats: Coconut oil, nut butters, cocoa butter, coldpressed oils Flavorings: Whole vanilla bean, pure vanilla extract, spices, fresh citrus zest Fresh fruits: Ripe bananas, avocado, pineapple, strawberries, apples and pears Dried fruits: Raisins, goji berries, figs, desiccated coconut Thickeners: Psyllium powder

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The pineapple, a renowned symbol of hospitality for centuries, can make a refreshingly welcome holiday dessert. “Pineapple is full of the enzyme bromelaine, which helps decrease inflammation and swelling—and that can translate to increased circulation and clear skin,” says Ani Phyo, of Ani’s Raw Food Desserts. “I always choose fresh when available, but frozen pineapple will also work for this recipe.”

Makes 6 to 8 servings For the crust: 2 cups cashews Seeds from 1 vanilla bean, or 1 tbsp alcohol-free vanilla extract 2 tbsp agave syrup

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For the filling: 1½ cups cashews 1 /3 cup agave syrup ¼ cup liquid coconut oil ¼ cup filtered water, as needed 2½ cups chopped, cored pineapple 1. To make the crust, combine the cashews and vanilla in the food processor and chop to a crushed wafer texture (like a cookie crumb crust for cheesecake). Add the agave syrup and process to mix well. Sprinkle half of the crust onto the bottom of a loaf pan.

2. To make the filling, combine the cashews, agave syrup and coconut oil in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth, adding water as needed to create a creamy texture. Spoon the mixture into a mixing bowl; add the pineapple and stir to mix well.

Spoon the filling into the loaf pan and sprinkle the remaining crust on top. Pat lightly. Freeze for 2 hours or until chilled. Will keep for 4 to 6 days refrigerated or for several weeks in the freezer.

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Incredibly Decadent Chocolate Cake This recipe from Rose Lee Calabro’s Living in the Raw Desserts gets its body from almonds, its sweetness from dates and agave nectar, and its scrumptious chocolateyness from cacao nibs—all available at better grocery or health food stores.

Plan ahead several days to allow time to soak and then dehydrate the almonds.

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Finding the Sacred in Daily Living

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sunrise jog, a home-cooked meal with a friend, the smell of moist soil in a freshly tilled garden, a smile from a stranger on the subway…

Most would agree that such Earthly experiences can give us something to look forward to or add a spark to an otherwise ordinary day. But to an increasing number of people these experiences are nothing short of spiritual opportunities—a chance to tap into the Divine, beyond the walls of any synagogue or cathedral.

“For a long time, there was an idea that there was only one way to do ministry, and that was within the church walls,” says Barbara Brown Taylor, author of An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith. “But there is an explosion of spirit going on right now, and people are experimenting with other ways to serve and seek that go way beyond that definition.”

Taylor, an Episcopal minister, left

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a 15-year stint as a parish preacher for life as an organic farmer and professor of spirituality at Columbia Theological Seminary, in Decatur, Georgia. She is among a host of faith leaders who have moved beyond the confines of the altar to shine a light on the sacred nature of the outdoors, physical activity, food, gardening and even mundane workaday tasks.

The proliferation of such unconventional sacred practices comes at a time when the number of Americans who identify with one religion is dwindling, while those who consider themselves “spiritual, but not religious” is at an all-time high.

According to the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life, the number of adults who say they are not affiliated with any particular faith has grown to 16.1 percent, twice what it was 20 years ago. Among adults under age 30, onequarter say they are unaffiliated. Meanwhile, 92 percent of Americans believe

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in God or a “universal spirit,” threequarters pray and two in five meditate.

With the recent publication of such atheist tomes as Richard Dawkins’ The God Delusion, and the meteoric rise of conservative Christian personalities like Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin, those on either end of the spiritual spectrum have taken center stage in an increasingly divisive dialogue in recent years.

Meanwhile, former Episcopal priest J. Pittman McGehee points out that the more moderate seekers have been quietly creating a modern-day alternative all their own. “There is a 21st -century spirituality out there that is neither fundamentalist nor atheist,” observes Pittman, a University of Houston psychology professor and co-author of The Invisible Church: Finding Spirituality Where You Are. “People are looking for the extraordinary in the ordinary, the miraculous in the mundane, and the sacred camouflaged in the profane.”

God in the Wilderness Raised in a devoutly Jewish family and ordained at the prestigious Hebrew Union College, Jamie Korngold was following a fairly typical rabbinical path in the 1990s. She presided over Saturday services at an ornate synagogue in Calgary, where she lead a large congregation in songs, chants and readings. Still, she often found herself thinking about the people who weren’t there. “No matter how great my sermons were, I knew I wasn’t going to reach beyond the pulpit,” she recalls, noting that 70 percent of Jews are not affiliated with a traditional congregation. “I needed to meet the people where they are.”

Today, she has no synagogue at all. Instead, through her rapidly growing Boulder, Colorado-based Adventure Rabbi program, she leads brief Shabbat services at a mountaintop warming house at the Copper Mountain ski resort, before spending “a holy day” carving turns on powder-filled slopes with her congregants. For the Jewish New Year, she leads them on a hike to a mountain top, where they unroll a giant Torah and toss snow into a rushing stream to bid farewell to past mistakes and welcome new beginnings.

At Passover, they—like their Biblical ancestors—gather in the desert, where she tells the story of the Jewish Exodus from Egypt during their hike to a striking red-rock arch in Moab, Utah.

“It was an experience like none that I had ever had,” says Lori Ropa, 45, a lifelong Jew who attended an Adventure Rabbi Rosh Hashanah retreat with her husband, a Christian. “The opportunity to have a peaceful connection with God and with myself amidst all of that beauty really creates an intense experience for me,” says Ropa, who now attends Korngold’s services regularly.

“I go because I want to be there, not because I feel I need to.”

Korngold’s God in the Wilderness: Rediscovering the Spirituality of the Great Outdoors, includes a reminder that Moses had to hike across the desert and climb a mountain to receive the Ten Commandments. “The physical exertion of the desert climb, coupled with the stark desert beauty, helped Moses to arrive spiritually and emotionally

in a place beyond internal chatter—a place often called awe,” she writes, suggesting that, regardless of one’s faith, the very act of experiencing awe (for example, over a beautiful sunrise or the life cycle of a tree in the yard) connects us with something bigger.

“So, you spend much of your day in a cubicle… Get a spider plant, and watch the miracle of its growth on top of your file cabinet,” Korngold advises.

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Kay, author of Running: The Sacred Art, believes that, “Running is the new yoga,” and notes that spiritual traditions have embraced running as a sacred vessel for centuries. In the village of Mount Hiei, Japan, members of a small Buddhist sect, known as the Marathon Monks, engage in a grueling, seven-year challenge in which seekers run as many as 50 miles a day in 100-day blocks in pursuit of enlightenment. In Tibet, the Lung-gom-pa runners use multi-day running journeys as their meditative practice. In Copper Canyon, Mexico, 50-mile barefoot races across the rugged desert comprise an integral part of the Tarahumara Indians’ spiritual fabric.

For Kay’s sought-after class, The Spirituality of Running, students read scripture from the religious tradition of their choice, and then go for a run, using the time to reflect on what they read. Or, they run first, and then come back to journal their thoughts.

Across the country, at the Shambhala Mountain Center, in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado, 51-year-old Marty Kibiloski, an Ironman veteran, combines Buddhist teachings with trail runs during a three-day running meditation retreat.

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Kibiloski. He once “We are rediscovering food probably just fueling your body,” he lived what he comments. “But if called, “… a high as a link between us and you invite someone achievement, low God,” says L. Shannon you care about to satisfaction life,” sit down with you as a competitive Jung, professor at Saint for a sandwich, it marathoner, but has evolved a less Paul School of Theology… can become a transcendent expericompetitive, more ence.” thoughtful pace in adding that many of both his running his students have gone and personal life.

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Whether runCommunity on to start congregation ning for miles or Taylor, whose walking from the community gardening acclaimed book, car to the grocery Church, store, simply programs in churchyards. Leaving recounts her partfocusing on your ing with parish cadence and your ministry in 1996, breath and being mindful of where your finds that some of her greatest moments thoughts take you can illuminate great of spiritual connectedness now come things, he says. “Once you start really while digging her hands into the soil paying attention, you will be amazed at to find potatoes, bringing water to her all that you’ve been missing.” chickens or sowing seeds. But she still believes that the traditional, walled Delicious and Divine church plays an important role, in that L. Shannon Jung, a professor at Saint it brings us together physically.

Paul School of Theology, in Kansas City, “My worry is that in a culture that Missouri, says he sees the burgeonis individualistic and busy, if we aren’t ing local food movement and surge in careful, we might end up alone, with no backyard gardening as welcome signs one to talk to about the things that matter that people are rediscovering the heavmost to us,” says Taylor. She encourages enly roots of Earthly bounty. everyone to make time for community—

“We are rediscovering food as a whether it is at church on Sunday, a link between us and God,” he says, add- running group, book club or something ing that many of his students have gone else—wherever one’s spiritual life resides. on to start congregational community

Most importantly, adds Korngold, gardening programs in churchyards. pay attention to the moment: “The point “When you watch a tiny green bud of that is often overlooked in the story of spinach break through the surface of the Moses and the burning bush is that he soil, it really reminds you of our depenwas busy tending his father-in-law’s dence upon things far beyond us.” flock, when he saw a bush out of the

Meanwhile, in Liverpool, England, corner of his eye that was burning, but members of the Somewhere Else “bread not consumed by flame. It was only church” meet twice a week to bake when he stopped what he was doing, bread and talk about life as they wait turned aside and paid attention that for it to rise, the comforting smell filling God spoke to him. the kitchen. Half of the bread, the staff

“If that were to have happened toof life, feeds the homeless. day, Moses’ cell phone probably would

To McGehee, the mere act of eathave gone off and he may have missed ing can be a reminder of what a divine it altogether.” wonder our own body is, as it stimulates every sense: the smell of an orange, the Lisa Marshall is a freelance writer and sound as we bite into it and its texture mother of four whose spiritual life on our tongue. But when a meal is preresides along the running trails of Colopared lovingly and shared with a friend, rado’s mountains. Connect at it becomes even more sacred. “If you LisaMarshall08@gmail.com. buy a sandwich at the drive-up, you are

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by Adam Graham When shopping for a healing crystal, it’s good to know if it has been altered in any way. Many gemstones are routinely treated to enhance their appearance. So, those interested in their healing properties will want to ask a reputable dealer for full disclosure of the source and treatment of an individual stone.

Ask if a stone of interest has been heated, irradiated or otherwise chemically altered. Also inquire about its country of origin and mining and distribution process and conditions. Is there any chance that child labor or onsite chemical toxins were involved? Could the stone have been stolen, or traded on the black market?

Members of the nonprofit American Gem Trade Association have signed on to uphold the highest ethical standards in their business practices, including declaration of gemstone enhancements; they can be a good place to start.

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Healing Crystals

by Patricia Deneen

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ealing crystal practitioners believe that crystals create a change in subtle energies on the mental, emotional, physical and metaphysical planes that, in turn, effect healing. They may be handled or laid on the body, incorporated into jewelry, contribute to gem elixirs (polished quartz only), and used to complement meditation. Following are 10 of the many stones commonly used for such purposes and some of the reasons why.

Agate

• Agate: usually dyed, but natural colors are available • Carnelian: usually heated and occasionally dyed • Amethyst, aventurine, bloodstone, clear quartz, lapis lazuli, moonstone, rose quartz, smoky quartz: not typically treated For more information on the composition, care and enhancement of gemstones, visit AddMoreColorToYourLife.com/gemstones/gem-palette.asp.

Adam Graham is marketing manager for the American Gem Trade Association.

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How Natural Stones Can Support Wellness

Agate, a variety of quartz, comes in several colors.

Properties shared by all agate are characterized as stimulating the intellect and balancing the intellect and emotions. Commonly known types and uses include: • Blue lace agate, to increase effective communication and treat throat ailments.

• Fire agate, to inspire action and freedom from inertia.

• Moss agate, to enhance prosperity and self-esteem; elixirs made from this stone are applied to relieve skin problems and eye disorders, and to aid digestion.

Amethyst

Amethyst, another variety of quartz, is found in shades of purple,

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from light to dark. It has been applied to aid meditation, increase psychic ability and spiritual awareness and relieve headaches. It, too, is considered a help in balancing the emotions and intellect.

Aventurine

Aventurine, of a generally pale green color, is often combined with rose quartz, because of both stones’ association with the heart chakra. It is portrayed as protection against negative physical and emotional influences on the heart center.

Bloodstone

Bloodstone, also called heliotrope, is a form of chalcedony quartz that is green with red specks. It is portrayed as helping to purify the blood and increase strength and vitality. In meditation, it may be considered supportive in opening a communications link with ancestors.

Because of its association with blood, it has become a popular stone associated with healing wounds and for menstrual issues.

Carnelian

Carnelian, another chalcedony quartz, available in pink, orange, red

and red-brown, is intended to stimulate creativity and compassion. Because of its association with the second chakra, it is also used to arouse passion and assist with sexual dysfunction.

Clear Quartz

Clear quartz is the name for the variety of silicon dioxide that appears colorless. Appropriately, it may promote the clearing of the aura and physical surroundings of unwanted influences.

Because of its amplification properties, clear quartz is often brought into play to enhance the energies of other stones, as well as increase overall positivity. Practitioners feel that it can help bring a sense of clarity to any situation.

Lapis Lazuli

Lapis is deep blue, with gold and white specks. In healing, it may assist in releasing deeply buried emotional disturbances, as well as assist in resolving problems like anxiety or depression arising from such disturbances. It is sometimes used as an aid in psychic development, dream recall and astral travel.

Moonstone

Moonstone is a form of translucent, white feldspar that may help bring one’s emotions under control by facilitating a happy medium between extreme emotionality and repression. It’s said to

enhance intuitive skills and encourage psychic development.

Rose Quartz

Rose quartz runs from pinks to whites.

Known as a heart or love stone because of its ability to produce a calming, gentle feeling in the aura and atmosphere, it’s often used to heal emotional disturbances related to relationships.

Smoky Quartz

True smoky quartz appears to be transparent, with tones of gray or black throughout, and should not be confused with clear quartz that has been irradiated to create a darker color. This stone corresponds to the root chakra at the base of the spine and assists one in feeling grounded and able to provide for material needs. It also helps to balance spiritual pursuits with the physical in day-to-day life.

References: Love is in the Earth: A Kaleidoscope of Crystals, by Melody; Crystal Enlightenment: The Transforming Properties of Crystals and Healing Stones, by Katrina Raphaell This information is not meant to replace medical advice.

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Awareness Process A Process of Self Inquiry

by Julianne Eanniello

Who are you? Such a simple question.

One that will undoubtedly be answered in many different ways – mother, father, sister, brother, teacher, friend, healer, student, banker, waiter, spiritual being – and the list goes on. However, these are various roles that we play, not who we are.

So who are we, really? Are we our roles? Are we our thoughts, our emotions, our body? If we are aware of the roles, aware of the thoughts and emotions, and aware of the body, then how can that be what we are? Wouldn’t we have to be what is aware of these things? And if we’re aware that we’re aware, wouldn’t we have to be what is aware of the awareness of all of these experiences that make up ‘me’?

When we deeply, truly investigate “Who am I?” or “What is here now?” and tell the truth about it, we find that who we think we are is really just a thought. It is possible to discover what that thought is appearing in, and with this comes the end of suffering.

The Awareness Process of Self Inquiry is a process of investigation into

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what is actually present and true in every moment. It is a process of complete surrender to ‘what is,’ and seeing the deeper truth that is at the core of each experience, allowing one to live as the freedom of present moment awareness.

Our thoughts tell a story about our experience, about what we think is happening in this moment, and we label the experience as good or bad.

Believing those thoughts about our experience creates suffering. We can choose not to believe the thoughts or the labels, and instead investigate into what the experience actually is, and who it is that is experiencing it.

Anything can be inquired into – any thought, physical sensation, emotion, or experience. Every moment can be one of self-inquiry.

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This is an invitation to try it right now. Bring your awareness into your body. What sensations are you noticing?

If you bring your attention into one particular sensation – maybe it’s an ache or a pain – and don’t do anything with it, simply notice it – what is it really?

What is it made of? What does it look like? Feel like? What if it isn’t possible to have a thought or tell a story about it? What happens if it is allowed to be exactly as it is, without judging it or trying to change it in any way, without trying to get rid of it, and without trying to hold onto it? What if you can just ‘be’ it – whatever the sensation, thought or emotion?

Then there is no problem with the sensation or the thought or emotion. It just is. By simply allowing the sensation or experience to be exactly as it is, it can shift on its own, and what is under it, or before it, can be revealed.

If we continue to be present to ‘what is’ in each moment, without moving toward or away from anything, we can discover that who we really are at the core of all of these experiences and sensations and thoughts and feelings is already, and has always been, Perfect Free Awareness.

If you are willing to experience anything directly and immediately, whether good or bad, joyous or hateful, you will recognize that what you are running from does not exist, and what you are running toward is already here.

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Here’s how researchers at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), and Harvard University illustrated the principle: When one person gave money to help others in a public-goods game where people had the opportunity to cooperate, the recipients were more likely to give away their own money to other people in subsequent games.

This type of behavior created a domino effect, in which one person’s generosity spread first to three people, then to nine and then to others in subsequent waves of the experiment. Better yet, the effect of being part of such a kindness circle persists, observes James Fowler, associate professor at UCSD, who co-led the study, observing, “You don’t go back to being your old selfish self.”

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ong after our soldiers have left the battlefield, the fight continues for many in the form of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Enduring PTSD while re-adjusting to civilian life can adversely affect mental wellbeing, day to day living, employment, relationships and may lead to addictions, homelessness, incarceration, abuse and suicide. A 2008 RAND study showed 18.5% of Iraq & Afghanistan vets suffer from PTSD or depression.

Fortunately, our military and government are now recognizing PTSD as a lingering scar of war for individuals and families, and are taking steps to make it easier for those who suffer from PTSD to receive necessary treatment without the stigma associated with mental illness. While therapy and medication may be used to address the effects of PTSD, many are turning to an effective, safe, and natural blend of the ancient & modern, in the form of yoga and breath work. Yoga and yogic breathing techniques are accessible to all – with modifications made to honor individual limitations. Yoga soothes the body, calms the mind and quietly energizes – directly addressing the fight or flight response, the core of PTSD.

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Through many sessions, tears and triumphs, the Yoga Warriors program developed into a specific methodology uniting breath, movement and affirmations into a potent weapon in the battle against the debilitating effects of PTSD on the individual, family and society.

Yoga Warriors is a well established and respected program and is actively involved in studying the impact of yoga on PTSD and training yoga teachers how to share yoga with the vet community. Yoga Warriors now boasts dozens of teachers all over the country.

Chris Belanger, RYT, a local Kripalu Yoga Teacher, was recently certified to share the Yoga Warriors program with local veterans. In fact, when Belanger expressed his desire to participate in the program, many of his students donated money to cover his Yoga Warriors training and related expenses.

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The plants that are traditionally or millenia and cross culturally the

by Cris McCullough gathered in homes this time of year also world over, the turning of the year have ancient meaning. Mistletoe, for on the Great Wheel of Life was instance, represents Life in the deepest marked by the Winter Solstice. Falling part of winter. It grew upon the Sacred on December 21, the Winter Solstice Oaks in groves, used as ancient “cawas celebrated as the time of the rethedrals” or places of worship by Celtic turn of the Light. The shortest day and Druidss and Germans. longest night, it was ritually observed

The spines of holly are thought to by the lighting of bon fires, feasting snare evil spirits, therefore holly was and celebration, because from that day gathered and hung over doorways. Everforward, human kind was assured that greens represent life in the midst of darkthe days would become increasingly ness and therefore hope. From Egypt to longer and, with the warmth of the sun, South America and India to Siberia, folk life would return to the barren snow would gather whatever was green and covered lands.

— Pagan Chant growing at this special time and decorate

The idea of celebration from Christtheir homes with the living green. mas through the New Year is not new to

Nordic regions ritually found and modern times. The Romans celebrated burned the “yule” log. Ritually brought into the village or with a period of feasting called Saturnalia and Kalendea, home, this master log was burned throughout the season. Its while the Greeks celebrated Helia and Basilinda. Whether ashes were saved and used to assure fertility and pieces of the celebration occurred in northern lands of Europe or the the log kept to ward off lightning. The word “yule” is conwarmth of the Mediterranean Basin, people honored the nected to the old Saxon word for wheel–hweol. It is associatshift by gathering greens into their homes and exchanging ed with the lighting of wheels of brush that were rolled down gifts. Even older customs continued to be celebrated in more the hillsides during the Solstice. isolated places, such as having the men of a village dress in

It was a small step to amend ancient ritual beliefs to animal hides, masks and horns–a tribute to ancient fertility embrace the new wave of Christianity that emerged throughrites that assured the shift of the seasons.

Rising, Rising;

The Earth is Rising.

Turning, Turning;

The tide is turning.

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out the world. The metaphor of Christ as a return of the Light or enlightenment to the world was easily transposed onto the already occurring ancient beliefs and celebrations.

While we can recognize the origins of many of our most cherished holiday traditions imbedded in the historical record of our ancient ancestors, many of us would recognize the expansive icon of Santa Claus as a more modern affectation.

Or is it? Most of us know that the idea of Saint Nicholas came to the Americas with Dutch settlers in the 1700s. The Dutch colonists brought their winter celebrations along with the winter gnome, who was dressed in animal skins and brought both gifts and punishment in the form of a broom stick.

Our modern concept of the “jolly old elf” had a gradual evolution over half a century. The legend of Dutch Santa was introduced by Washington Irving in his Knickerbocker History of New York, and was reinterperted by Clement C. Moore in his poem T’was the Night Before Christmas,” and given form by a Thomas Nast illustration for Harper’s magazine. It wasn’t until a 1931 advertising campaign for Coca Cola that artist Haddon Sunblom gave us the image of the jolly, friendly fellow in the red suit.

Yet even our modern concept of Santa holds on to his pagan/pre-Christian roots. His “history” is over 4,000 years old so we can but highlight a few of the connections.

The ancient diety, Herne/Pan, was represented by shamans who led the ancient Winter Solstice rites. Since these rites were associated with fertility, the return of the Sun bringing return of life to the land, Herne generally dressed himself in animal skins (usually reindeer or deer), wearing their horns or skull as a type of crown or mask. Herne often scared or threatened the children into good behavior, much like the Dutch companion to Santa, Black Pete. Nowadays, parents use that same threat of putting black coal into the stocking if he or she is “bad.” The Germanic god, Wodan, was honored as the bringer of Light and gifts. If one left a sacrificial harvest treat for his horse, Sleipner, you received gifts in return, which were left in socks, boots or shoes.

Shamans often had the ability to transverse the worlds, Heaven and Earth, by utilizing a connector, such as a world tree or pole. Much like our Santa, they could magically fly from one place to the other and access both the sacred and profane, much like Santa gaining access through a chimney.

His bag was constantly and magically refilled with gifts that offered food, drink and other presents for the people.

Although it is the 21st century, many of us will still be lighting up our homes, gathering evergreens, feasting with friends and waiting for the magical elf to come through our chimneys to leave gifts under the tree. We will shiver with the cold, yet realize the return of the Light, and have hope.

On the 21st of December, if you go out to the woods and put a stethoscope against a tree, you can hear the whooshing of the sap as it begins to rise, and you can know, in your deepest knowing, that the Light will return.

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Tap Away Food Cravings

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electable morsels are traditionally hard to resist, but psychologists from Griffith University’s School of Medicine, in Australia, show us how we can successfully reduce food cravings by using a technique they refer to as psychological acupuncture. It involves gently tapping on pressure points along the body’s energy meridians using the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), while focusing on particular emotions and thoughts.

“Participants in the trial were surprised by how quickly the technique works—that it doesn’t take a lot of time to eliminate food cravings they may have had for many years,” notes Peta Stapleton, Ph.D. Food cravings for sweets and salty snacks significantly lessened after just four, two-hour sessions, and were confirmed as being maintained at a sixmonth follow-up consultation.

Find more information on EFT, including certified practitioner resources by state, at EFTUniverse.com.

Cocoa Takes the Pressure Off

Fifteen scientific studies attest to the good news: For people with hypertension, eating dark chocolate or cocoa can significantly dilate blood vessels and lower blood pressure. Researchers attribute the positive effects to the flavanol compounds in cocoa.

Source: BioMed Central Limited, 2010

Cris McCullough is a ceremonialist, holistic practitioner and labyrinth facilitator with a practice in Newport, RI. Join her on Dec. 21 for a Winter Solstice Labyrinth walk to celebrate the return of the Light. Visit TheLabyrinthLadies.com for more information. natural awakenings

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Presents for Pets Healthy, Natural Holiday Treats

citizens are demanding greater use of nontoxic, pesticide- and chemical-free materials that are better for the health of people, pets and the planet.

As Patricia Castaneda, owner of Pet’s Life Naturally, in Palmetto, Florida, advises: “Don’t give anything to your pet that you would not put in the mouth of a small child.” That means no dyes or toys that have small parts to swallow or that are made of toxic materials. Pets can be sensitive to fabrics that come in contact with their skin, just like humans are, creating painful and costly allergic reactions. She admonishes, “Your animals count on you to protect them.”

Feline Prowess

by Gail Condrick

We have good news for anyone in search of a nifty gift for a furry or feathered family member. Whether the occasion is a holiday, birthday or animal appreciation day, there is a “green” pet gift to celebrate it. The mantra of reduce, reuse and recycle is now present in the pet industry, providing many more eco-friendly options.

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t this year’s 2010 Global Pet Expo, buyers attending the annual pet industry gathering were abuzz about a new exhibit area called Natural Pets.

“Natural products are expanding the industry. When you have a new trend for humans, this appeals to the pet industry, as well,” observes Steven King, president of the Pet Industry Distributors Association.

Just this year, Americans will have spent an estimated $47 billion on pet products and services, according to the American Pet Products Association.

Categories include food, pet supplies, over-the-counter medicines and vet care services and products, many of them incorporating natural materials. The

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industry reports that, on average, pet owners annually spend $40 per dog and $19 per cat on toys alone.

One more fur-raising fact: American Pet Association statistics reveal that of the nation’s 140 million household cats and dogs, 31 million dogs and 39 million cats will have presents waiting for them under the tree on Christmas morning. Also, people will celebrate the birthdays of as many as 13.5 million cats and 9.8 million dogs with parties and pet gifts.

What is a politically correct, Earthconscious shopper to do?

We can choose organic and natural products for the same reasons we would go natural in buying decisions for human family members. Concerned

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The Humane Society of America believes that wise use of toys, combined with regular playtime, contributes to the health and happiness of cats of all ages. Play satisfies their instinctual hunting drive, develops mental and physical agility and provides bonding time with their humans.

The society recommends cat toys that offer variety: one to carry, one to wrestle with, one to roll and one to “baby.”

What is right for your cat? Pet store professionals know which products customers purchase and enjoy. As Castaneda remarks, “Cats are so creative and independent they can have fun with ping-pong balls, cardboard toilet paper rolls and plastic shower rings. Just make sure that what they play with cannot be eaten or harm them.”

Of course, the whole family can enjoy creating original cat toys using a bit of imagination, along with organic cotton, natural ingredients and a needle and thread. Just follow the same rules of thumb for homemade playthings to keep the animals safe.

Canine Wisdom Dogs need toys to fight boredom when left alone for any length of time, according to the Humane Society. They also recommend four types of toys for dogs: at least one to carry, one to shake, one to roll and one to “baby,” for play and to release stress. Many dog toys should be interactive, to increase time with people.

By focusing on a specific task—such as repeatedly returning a ball or playing hide-and-seek with treats or toys—dogs can take advantage of the opportunity to

expend pent-up mental and physical energy.

Healthy and organic presents for pets are now widely available in neighborhood natural pet stores, as well as online. At such shops, people and pets can check out the choices firsthand and seek advice from the staff. If there’s a toss-up between products, ask if a portion of the product sales goes to benefit animal causes, making it a gift that gives again. That could be the tiebreaker.

Gail Condrick is a freelance writer based in Sarasota, FL. Reach her at NiaVisions.com.

Savvy Shopper Tips Friendly Brands for Pets, People and the Planet

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ooking for inspiring pet- and Earth-friendly gift ideas? Here is a list of the top six eco-friendly brands recommended by natural pet store owners in an informal survey. Other local natural pet stores will have additional appealing ideas and products.

WEST PAW DESIGN (WestPawDesign.com) – Look for hang tags that say “I used to be a plastic bottle,” on toys and bedding for cats and dogs. The Bumi boomerang invites pooches to bend and tug. The Hurley encourages an active canine to chew, bounce and float it, and even comes with a replacement guarantee. Cats take to their catnip toy mouse. And, if a pet tires of a West Paw Design toy, their Join the Loop program will recycle returned products into new pet toys.

PLANET DOG (PlanetDog.com) – Planet Dog ecoproducts range from recycled balls and bones to a Zoom Flyer for throwing and an after-bath towel for canine comfort. The company operates a foundation providing products and funding to worthy causes based on the philosophy, “Think Globally and Act Doggedly.”

KONG NATURALS (KongCompany.com) – Their ecofriendly line of cat toys feature straw cones with feathers, crinkle caterpillars and entertaining fantasy animals. Kong also offers cat scratchers made of recycled products, some reversible for longer wear, with feathers attached for play.

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THE GOOD DOG COMPANY (TheGoodDogCompany.com) – Innovation here includes two Labrador employees, Howard and Ruby, who “lab” test the company’s hemp toys, collars and leashes. Good Dog claims that its labsized hemp biscuits and bungee bone tug toy are good to fetch, catch and carry, and can even improve dental health.

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SWEET FEET & BEAK (SweetFeetAndBeak.com) – If a favored pet is feathered, try this bamboo perch, which offers the gift of a daily calcium supplement, along with an ongoing pedicure for bird friends.

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Wednesday, December 1

Relaxation Packages – 9am-9pm. Reflexology and Reiki or Angelic Guidance and Reiki, each is 1 1/2 hour session. This offer is for a limited time, buy for yourself or purchase a gift certificate. $60/ each. Changing Lives, 1308 Atwood Ave, Johnston.

533-2860. ChangingLives1Breath.com.

Talk and Demonstration on Network Spinal – 6:30-9:30pm. Learn about the emerging properties of the Nervous System with Dr Patricia Hogan Casey. Free. It’s My Health, 2374 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-725-4300. DrPatOnTheBack.com.

Shamanic Journey Practice Group – 7-8:45pm.

Work on a current issue utilizing the shamanic journey to access inner guidance and understanding.

Knowledge of how to journey is required. Bring a journal and blanket. $10. Katharine Rossi, 578 Wood Street, Bristol. katharine@sacredstream.org.

401-924-0567.

Thursday, December 2

Integrative Medicine at Brown Forum – 6-8pm.

Physicians Auditorium, Memorial Hospital, 111 Brewster Street, Pawtucket. Integrative Medicine “Pecha Kucha Night” featuring 10 presenters in 90 minutes! Free. Sponsored by Brown Family Medicine.

Friday, December 3

Free Hatha Yoga – 6:30-8pm. The benefits of Hatha yoga are numerous. Enjoy increased flexibility, relaxation, rejuvenation, a quieter mind, and a more spiritual sensibility. Kripalu certified. Free.

Dr. Lynda Wells, 260B Columbia St, Wakefield.

401-789-5185. DrLyndaWells.com.

Laughter Meditation w/Chris Belanger – 7-8:30pm. Create unity, healing energy & joy with a chuckle. A hilariously uplifting experience through mindfulness, deep breathing, seated guided Laughter & Loving Kindness. $12. Heavenly Hugs, 917A Warwick Ave, Warwick. gladys@heavenly-hugs.com.

401-935-8451.

SpiritDanceRI – 7-10pm. Monthly smoke- and alcohol-free barefoot boogie. Dance in community and fun with other movers and shakers. No partner or experience necessary. All profits go to charity.

Sliding scale $8-12. SpiritDanceRI.org.

Saturday, December 4

Angels 101-An Introduction – 10am-12:30pm. What do you know about angels? Are you curious about yours? Spend time learning about Guardian Angels, Archangels, and how we can learn to connect with their presence. $33-registration required. Adriene Smith, The Wellness Center at Gold Plaza, 917A Warwick Ave, 2nd Floor, Warwick. 401-741-2278.

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Dreamweaving: Living Our Dreams – 10am4pm. Deepen your relationship to your Dreaming Self through learning the language of your dreams and discovering how to communicate with your Dreaming Self. $108. The Renaissance Barn, Little Compton. girijasings@yahoo.com. 508-636-7361.

Sunday, December 5

Holiday Detox – 9-11am. Melt away stress and release tension as the hectic holiday season approaches. Join us for strong practice designed to build strength and promote relaxation. Tea & treats! $25. Studio Exhale, 1263 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston.

401-383-0839. StudioExhale.com.

Providence Institute Open House – 3-5pm. Food, drink, fun. Make meaningful connections with other people in the community who love contemplative spirituality. Free. The Providence Institute, 18 Imperial Place, 6A, Providence. 401-323-0043.

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Awareness Meditation – 4-5pm. Uncover the Truth at the core of every emotion, every sensation and experience. Discover what is actually here in this moment, and live as the freedom of that awareness. $10. Julianne Eanniello, Blissworks Yoga, 228 State St, New London, CT. 401-315-0254.

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Come enjoy Ring Tings, 7-Layer Chocolate Cake, Raspberry and Apricot Rolls, Sponge Cake and Éclairs. All products available for purchase at this sampling event.

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Lunch N Learn: Breathing for Life – 12-1pm. Just in time for the holidays! You will be introduced to Breathing Techniques to enhance Healing & Relaxation now and throughout the next year. Free. BodyWise Therapeutics, 575 East Main Rd, Middletown.

401-848-9825. Body-WiseTherapeutics.com.

Wednesday, December 8

Natural Immune Boosting for Children – 7-8:30pm. Learn a simple and powerful natural protocol you can easily use to protect your child from colds, sore throats, earaches, and other common childhood illnesses. Please call to register. $25. Dr. Gay Ben Tré, D.Ac., R.N., 19 Friendship St., Suite 300, Newport. 401-207-4670. DrGayBentre.com.

Thursday, December 9

Waves of Healing Ladies Night – 6-9pm.

Trivia game win prizes! Enjoy massage, skin care demos, tarot card readings and gift ideas from local artisans. No cost to attend. Chiazza Trattoria, 308 County Rd, Barrington. 401-437-6126.

WavesOfHealingWellness.com.

MARY – Queen of the Angels – 6:30-8:30pm.

Mary brings messages of Love, Comfort and Compassion to all that call on her. Join us as we gather together to BE with her during this magical time of year. $25. Heavenly Hugs, 917A Warwick Ave, Warwick. gladys@heavenly-hugs.com.

401-935-8451.

Therapeutic Essential Oils – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn about the benefits of using therapeutic essential oils in this hands on class. $35. It’s My Health, 2374 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-405-0819.

Its-My-Health.com.

Friday, December 10

Weekend Retreat – 7pm. Connect With the Divine Inside of You: Are you ready to develop a relationship with your inner self and experience the freedom that comes from connecting with The Divine. $175. Pat Hastings, 947 Park St, Attleboro, MA. 508-222-8530.

SimplyaWomanofFaith.com.

Getting Centered for the Holidays – 7-8pm.

Meditation Hour. Experience a state of harmonious silence. Enjoy a guided meditation to find peace, balance and deep relaxation. Reiki will be used during meditation. $10. Palmy, Serenity Yoga, 21 College Hill Rd ~lower level, Warwick. 401-615-3433.

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Guided Meditation Night – 7-8:30pm. “Meditation for Universal Love” – Join us as we gather together to send Love, Peace & Joy to our planet through meditation. Come Relax, Renew and Energize. $10. Heavenly Hugs, 917A Warwick Ave, Warwick. gladys@heavenly-hugs.com. 401-935-8451.

Natural Immune Boosting for Children – 7-8:30pm. Learn a simple and powerful natural protocol you can easily use to protect your child from colds, sore throats, earaches, and other common childhood illnesses. Please call to register. $25. Dr. Gay Ben Tré, D.Ac., R.N., 1 Richmond Square, Suite 103K, Providence. 401-207-4670.

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Crystal Workshop – 7-9pm. Explore the many uses of crystals & their meaning in this dynamic workshop. Design your own bracelet. $30. Changing Lives, 1308 Atwood Ave.. 401-490-1732.

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Saturday, December 11

Celebrating Our Cosmic Story – 9:30am-12:30pm.

In this inspiring and transformative workshop, we will explore our own role in the universe and how we can express our own sacred gifts more fully in the world. $45. Stephan Martin, MS, The Renaissance Barn, Little Compton. Smartin@Copper.net.

508-636-3139.

Free Kettlebell Workshop – 10-11am. Learn basic kettlebell movements & see for yourself why it’s so effective. Give the gift of kettlebells this season. Space is limited, call Melissa to reserve.

Free. Fitness With Bells, 69 Silverlake Ave, Providence.401-265-0000. FitnessWithBells.com Angels 301-A Continuation – 10am-12:30pm. This class is a continuation of Angels 101 but does not require you attend the previous session. Includes an angelically-guided meditation and more about the archangels. $25. Adriene Smith, The Wellness Center at Gold Plaza, 917A Warwick Ave, 2nd Floor, Warwick. 401-741-2278. AngelWhispersRI.com.

Free Yoga Workshop – 11am-12pm. Learn proper anatomical alignment & foundation of high velocity Vinyasa Yoga. Give the gift of yoga this season! Space is limited, call Sandi to reserve. Free. Dharma Nutrition, 69 Silverlake Ave, Providence. 401-585-6741.

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Forth Annual After Loss Campaign 2010 – 11am-5pm. Messages of Hope & Eternal Love – Support – Reiki. With Roland Comtois and other guest speakers. Free. Roland Comtois, Sheraton Providence Airport Hotel, 1850 Post Rd, Warwick.

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Free Body Transformers Workshop – 12-1pm.

Learn how to transform your body in 6 weeks with this amazing program! Serious inquiries only, high level of commitment is required by you to you!

RSVP, space is limited. Free. Next Generation Fitness, 69 Silverlake Ave, Providence. 401-585-6741.

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Sunday, December 12

Open House and Holistic Happening – 11am-3pm.

Massage, Reiki, and Reflexology! Sample fresh baked autumn delights and light lunch faire! Experience the warmth and charm of gracious estate living at our residence. Free. Tamarisk AL, 3 Shalom Dr, Warwick. 401-732-0037. TamariskRI.org.

Shamanic Journey Practice Group – 4-5:45pm.

Work on a current issue utilizing the shamanic journey to access inner guidance and understanding. Knowledge of how to journey is required. Bring a journal and blanket. $10. Katharine Rossi, Mill at Shady Lea, N. Kingstown. katharine@sacredstream.org.

401-924-0567.

Winter Solstic Drum Circle – 6-7pm. Come together to honor the season and to focus on healing for the community and the earth. Bring a drum or rattle, some are available to share. All ages are welcome. Donation. Katharine Rossi, Mill at Shady Lea, N. Kingstown. katharine@sacredstream.org.

401-924-0567.

Monday, December 13

How-to Sit: A Meditation Workshop – 6-7pm.

Simply returning to the present moment taps our natural capacity for peace, clarity, well-being, and compassion. Beginnners Welcome. $10/No pre-registration. Shambhala Meditation Center, 541 Pawtucket Ave., 2nd Floor, Pawtucket. 401-305-0762.

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Tuesday, December 14

Reiki Healers Circle – 6:30-8:30pm. Practitioners of all levels are invited to join us in giving & receiving treatments. We will also use Reiki to send out to Loved ones, difficult situations & the planet. $10. Heavenly Hugs, 917A Warwick Ave, Warwick. gladys@heavenly-hugs.com. 401-935-8451.

An Evening with the Archangels – 6:30-9pm. Join us as we gather together to bask in the Glorious energy of the Archangels. Hear their messages for you, tell inspirational stories & enjoy an Archangel Meditation. $25. Heavenly Hugs, 917A Warwick Ave, Warwick. gladys@heavenly-hugs.com.

401-935-8451.

Friday, December 17

Free Hatha Yoga – 6:30-8pm. The benefits of Hatha yoga are numerous. Enjoy increased flexibility, relaxation, rejuvenation, a quieter mind, and a more spiritual sensibility. Kripalu Certified. Free.

Dr. Lynda Wells, 260B Columbia St, Wakefield.

401-789-5185. DrLyndaWells.com.

Saturday, December 18

Free Yoga Class – 9-10am. Learn STRESS reduction techniques including breath awareness, basic postures & relaxation. Bring mat or blanket. Wendy Rappaport & Ross LaBossiere. Free. Quonnie Grange, 5662 (Route 1) Post Rd., Charlestown. 322-0810.

Messages From Your Angels Workshop – 6-8:30pm. Gifted psychic & intuitive healer, Beth Ann will be channeling messages from your angels. Each participant will be able to ask at least 2 personal questions per evening. $45. The Grateful Heart, 17 West Main St, Wickford. 401-294-3981.

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Sunday, December 19

The Gifts of the Winter Solstice – 6:30am-6pm. A day-long retreat of quiet practice & reflection. Specially designed yoga practices will deeply relax you & connect you to your inner wisdom. Acupuncture offered onsite. $108/$98 by Dec 11. Lunch included.

Breathing Time Yoga, 541 Pawtucket Ave 2nd Fl, Pawtucket. 401-421-9876. BreathingTimeYoga.com.

Monday, December 27

Open House – 7-8pm. Learn about the path of meditation practice and study at the Shambhala Meditation Center of Providence. Free. Shambhala Meditation Center, 541 Pawtucket Ave., 2nd Floor, Pawtucket. 401-305-0762.

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Kripalu Yoga – 9-9:45am. Postures, breathing and core work to stretch, strengthen and relieve tension. Donations accepted. Church of the Mediator – a UU Fellowship, 50 Rounds Ave, Providence.

401-941-3070.

Tuesday, December 28

Vision Seed Mapping for Teens – 12-2pm.

Inspire Your teen by having them attend this workshop where they create a fun & inspired collage that will help them powerfully seed their dreams for 2011. $18. Body-Wise Therapeutics, 575 East Main Road, Middletown. 401-848-9825.

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Vision Seed Mapping for 2011 – 7-9pm. Start your year off with a clear vision by creating a visual template of your New Year! $25. Body-Wise Therapeutics, 575 East Main Rd, Middletown.

401-848-9825. Body-WiseTherapeutics.com.

planahead Sunday, January 17

WLC: Women’ Leadership Program – 9am-8pm.

6 full day workshops, 6 teleconferences, and two internships designed to give women the skills they need to be successful creators of social change. $1300. Kate Siner Francis Ph.D, 295 Angell St, Providence. 401-654-4618. LargerVisions.com.

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Surf & Yoga Adventure Costa Rica – Allinclusive unique adventure filled with Yoga, Hiking, Surfing, & plenty of time for Relaxing in one of the most bio-diverse spots on the planet. Space is limited!. $1,800-$1,400 depending on accommodation. Breathing Time Yoga, 541 Pawtucket Ave 2nd Fl, Pawtucket.

401-421-9876. BreathingTimeYoga.com.

EveryBody’s Yoga – 9-10:15am. Postures, breathing and core work to stretch, strengthen and relieve tension. $48/6, $10/drop in. Burriville Community Recreation Center, 50 Lodge Rd, Pascoag. 401-578-4162.

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Community Yoga/$5 Donation – 9-10:15am. Basic Yoga Class opened to everyone. Start your day in a beautiful way helping to support a cause! Learn yoga postures, breathe work and relaxation techniques. $5. Studio Exhale, 1263 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston.

401-383-0839. StudioExhale.com.

Gentle Yoga For Beginners and Advanced – 1011am. Breathing, (Pranayama), gentle to more vigorous postures, and rejuvenation, (Savasana) in a cozy atmosphere. $10. Yoga Spirit, Mohan, 95 Bay View Ave, Cranston. JohnFazzino@mac.com.

401-965-8074.

Gentle Yoga – 10-11am. Gentle, restorative yoga class in a peaceful seaside setting. All levels encouraged to attend. Space is limited, please call or email wavesofhealing@yahoo.com in advance. $15. Waves of Healing, 124 Riverside Dr, Riverside.

401-437-6126. WavesOfHealingWellness.com.

Open Meditation and Chants – 10am-12pm.

Community practice of basic mindfulness meditation. Instruction offered. Free/No pre-registration.

Shambhala Meditation Center, 541 Pawtucket Ave, 2nd Floor, Pawtucket. 401-305-0762. Providence.

Shambhala.org.

Family Yoga – 10:45-11:30am. Adults and children ages 4-11 derive enormous benefits from yoga.

Come exercise, play and connect with your children. $18/includes 1 adult,1 child. $4/each additional.

Simplify Yoga, 2076 Nooseneck Hill Rd, Coventry.

401-419-1298. SimplifyYoga.com.

Reiki Clinic – 12-2:30pm. 2nd Sunday. Experience a session for a love offering donation to a local charity. Registration required. Donation. It’s My Health, 2374 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-405-0819.

Its-My-Health.com.

401-728-8018

Monday

Sculpt & Tone – 7:30-8:20am. With cardio intervals. Using primary bands for resistance, this workout will tone, strengthen, and ramp up your metabolism. Call for directions. $45/10, $6/drop in. Margie Caldwell, Warwick. 401-732-6307.

AMFFitness.com.

Transform Your Life – 8-11:30am. Meditation sessions 8am & 10am. Learn to manage stress, awaken intuition & connect to spirit using guided breath control, visualization & sound. $20 Call to Register, UnderTheSun Meditation Ctr & Bookstore, 31B Bridge St., Newport. 401-339-6092.

UnderTheSunECC.com.

Pilates Flex, Stretch and Tone – 9-10am. All levels, full body movement class for flexibility, muscle tone and balance. $15. Pilates West Bay, 5 Division St., East Greenwich. PilatesWestBay.com.

Zumba Fitness Class – 9-10am. Basic fitness choreography, ideal for beginners. Followed by stretch. $65/10, $8/drop in. Margie Caldwell, Body Language Plus, 1170 Post Rd, Warwick. 401-7326307. AMF-Fitness.com.

Anusara Yoga – 9-10:30am. A heart opening, highly therapeutic style, all levels class. $15. Yoga Connect, 840 Smithfield Rd, Lincoln. 401-333-5007.

YogaConnectsUs.com.

All Levels Vinyasa Yoga – 9:15-10:30am. Series of postures that will strengthen, build flexibility and endurance while bringing you to a place of deep inner calm. Taught in a heated room. $14. Yoga One, 3 Progress St, Seekonk, MA. 508-336-1300.

YogaOneInc.com.

Specializing in working with families since 2002

Kristen Laliberte Casey, LMT www.onewellnessmassage.com 255 Hope Street / 2nd Floor Providence

Old Catholic Inclusive Mass – 6-7pm. An inclusive Catholic Mass where all are equal and all are welcome. Low religion, high spirituality, great theology! Coffee hour follows every Mass. Free.

Brooklyn Coffee and Tea House, 209 Douglas Ave., Providence. HolyParaclete.org.

Relaxing Touch Therapeutic Massage

One Wellness Massage • Therapeutic & Relaxation Massage • Energetic Bodywork • Chronic & Migraine Pain Relief • Myofascial Release • Cancer Appropriate Massage

Urban Bhakti Groove – 3-4:30pm. On the Pawtucket/East Side line. Up-beat vinyasa flow class with meditative chanting and deep relaxation. $15/ drop in, $5 to a city based charity. Shri Studio, Urban Revitalization Yoga, 21 Broad St, Pawtucket. 401441-8600. shri-studio.com.

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All Level Yoga (Vinyasa) – 10-11:15am. Moderately paced Yoga flow, with deep stretching, to energize, tone, and strengthen the body. In the peaceful setting of the Zen Center. $96/8, $14/ drop-in. TheYogaStudio of Blackstone RiverValley, 99 Pound Rd., Cumberland. 401-658-4802.

TheYogaStudioBRV.com.

Svaroopa Yoga – 4-5:30pm. Very gentle, deeply healing. Focus is on releasing the muscles along the spinal column. Pre-registration is necessary. $112/8, $17/drop in. Blissful Moment Yoga, 1006 Charles St. #10A, N Providence. 401-742-8020.

BlissfulMomentYoga.com.

Kids Fitness – 4-5:30pm. Dedicated to health and fitness while having fun. Kids will enjoy hip hop, boot camp style workouts, mini fitness challenges, and games. $5/call to reserve. BIA Fitness, 1639 Warwick Ave, Warwick. 401-732-2899.

BIA-Fitness.com.

Wellness Concierge Centers Of Natural Health & Healing – 10am-5pm. Acupuncture, Reiki, Massage Therapy, Thermography, CranioSacral, Kinesiology, HypnoTherapy, Asyra Testing, Nutritional Counseling. By Appointment. Wellness Concierge Centers, 23 Clara Dr, Mystic, CT. 860-572-4805.

WellnessConciergeCenters.com.

Aquacise Classes – 10:30-11:30am. Class in 88-degree indoor pool feature endurance, strengthening and balance exercise. $35/per month. Atria Lincoln Place, 612 George Washington Hwy., Lincoln.

401-334-1686.

Lunch Hour Yoga – 12-1pm. Also Wednesday and Friday. Take a real break from work, and feel better all afternoon. Balance your yoga practice with strength, stretch & cardio yoga. $10 drop-in/ package deals available. Breathing Time Yoga, 541 Pawtucket Ave 2nd Fl, Pawtucket. 401-421-9876.

BreathingTimeYoga.com.

Zumba Class – 4:30-5:30pm. Latin inspired, easy to follow and calorie burning fitness party. $12.

RI Pilates Studio, 85 Industrial Circle, Lincoln.

401-335-3099. RIPilatesStudio.com.

Anusara Yoga with Sara Davidson – 5-6:30pm. On the Pawtucket/East Side line. With one of the 300 most experienced anusara teachers in the country.

Heart-oriented, spiritually inspiring using Universal Principles of Alignment. $99/11 $45/5 or $10/Drop in. Shri Studio, Urban Revitalization Yoga, 21 Broad St, Pawtucket. 401-441-8600. Shri-Studio.com.

Environment Council of RI Meeting – 5:307:30pm. 1st Monday. Check website for schedule changes. Free. Environment Council of RI, The Department of Administration Bldg, Conference Room B, One Capitol Hill, Providence.

EnvironmentCouncilRI.org.

Zumba! – 6-7pm. Latin-inspired dance aerobic program with caloric output up to 750/ hr. $80/8, $12/drop in. Unique Total Body, 190 Putnam Pike, Johnston. 401-233-2348. UniqueTotalBody.com.

Belly Dancing with Mahdia – 6-7:15pm. Get in shape and explore the Middle Eastern style-Raks Sharqi. $60/6, $13/drop in. Village Wellness Center & Heart in Hand, 422 Post Rd, Warwick. 401-941-2310.

VillageWellnessCenter@verizon.net.

Literacy Volunteers of Kent County- Tutor Training Workshop – 6-9pm. Through DEC in Coventry.

LVKC is nonprofit and trains tutors to teach adults who have Basic Reading or ESL needs. Volunteers are always needed. Nominal fee for materials. Literacy Volunteers of Kent County, 1672 Flat River Rd, Coventry. 401-822-9103. CoventryLibrary.org.

Pilates/Yoga – 7-8pm. Strengthening the core, improving posture and muscle tone. Stabilizing the spine while finding focus and balance. (on the mat) one hour class with Parker. $13. Serenity Yoga, 21 College Hill Road~lower level, Warwick.

401-615-3433. serenityyogari.com.

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Women’s Spirituality/Intention Group – 7-9pm.

2nd Monday. Dynamic group to share intentions and dreams. Open to all seeking a deeper connection. $15. Pat Hastings, Providence. 401-521-6783.

SimplyAWomanofFaith.com.

Tuesday

Shri Strech and Strengthen – 9-10:15am. On the Pawtucket/East Side line. Designed and taught by the studio director with the use of balls, bolsters and great music. Develop greater flexibility and core strength. Long seated meditation included. $15/drop in, $10/Pawtucket YMCA members,$45/5 classes.

Shri Studio, Urban Revitalization Yoga, 21 Broad St, Pawtucket. 401-441-8600. shri-studio.com.

Gentle Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. See Sun day at 10 for details. $15. Waves of Healing, 124 Riverside Dr, Riverside. 401-437-6126.

WavesOfHealingWellness.com.

Vinyasa with Bryna Rene – 9:30-11am. Physically challenging with visualization and mental gymnastics. $120/10, $15/drop in. The Yoga Loft, 16 Cutler St, Warren. 401-245-0881. YogaLoftRI.com.

Gentle Lunch Hour Yoga – 12-1pm. Also Thursday. Take a real break from work, and feel better all afternoon. Chill out and reduce stress with Gentle Yoga. $10 drop-in/package deals available. Breathing Time Yoga, 541 Pawtucket Ave 2nd Fl, Pawtucket. 401-421-9876. BreathingTimeYoga.com.

T’ai Chi – 1-2pm. Beginners classes in T’ai Chi, Short Form. Donations accepted. Dr. Michael Gottfried, 1272 West Main Rd., Middletown.

DrMGottfried@hotmail.com. 401-849-7011.

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Herbal Education and Training Program (HEAT) – 4-8pm. Every other Tuesday The preparation methods of salves, tea blends, creams, lip balms, and more! $350-$400 sliding scale. Farmacy Herbs, 28 Cemetary St, Providence. 401-270-5223.

FarmacyHerbs.com/.

Anusara Yoga – 4:30-6pm. See Monday at 9 for details. $15/Drop in. Yoga Connect, 840 Smithfield Rd, Lincoln. 401-333-5007. YogaConnectsUs.com.

Vinyasa Yoga Deliciously Challenging – 5-6:30pm.

Detoxify and strengthen your body while uplifting your heart and spirit. See website for full schedule. $45/6 classes, new student special. One Yoga Center, 142 A Danielson Pike (Rt. 6), Foster. 401-368-9642.

OneYogaCenter.com.

Beginner’s Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Strengthen and stretch with focus on alignment. $60/6,$12/drop in.

West Shore Wellness, 2077 West Shore Rd, Warwick. 401-734-9355. WestShoreWellness.com.

Gentle Yoga For Beginners and Advanced – 5:30-6:30pm. See Sunday at 10 am for details. $10.

Yoga Spirit, Mohan, 95 Bay View Ave, Cranston.

JohnFazzino@mac.com. 401-965-8074.

Hatha Yoga – 5:45-6:45pm. Mixed levels, beginners welcome. Ask about new student specials. $72/6, $14/drop in. Village Wellness Center & Heart in Hand, 422 Post Rd, Warwick. 401-941-2310.

VillageWellnessCenter.com.

All Level Yoga – 5:45-7pm. Combination Hatha Yoga class: Yin Yoga (deep stretch) & Vinyasa flow in the peaceful setting of the Zen Center. $96/8, $14/ drop-in. TheYogaStudio of Blackstone RiverValley, 99 Pound Rd., Cumberland. 401-658-4802.

TheYogaStudioBRV.com.

Zumba! – 6-7pm. See Monday at 6pm for details. $80/8, $12/drop in. Unique Total Body, 190 Putnam Pike, Johnston. 401-233-2348.

UniqueTotalBody.com.

Zumba – 6:30-7:30pm. Latin inspired dance workout. Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, Calypso, and more! Love to live, live to party with zumba!. $10. BIA Fitness, 1639 Warwick Ave, Warwick.

401-732-2899. BIA-Fitness.com.

All Level Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm. Combination class: Deep, yet gentle stretching (Yin Yoga) with a moderately-paced Vinyasa flow will leave you feeling renewed & energized. Class open to Beginners. $96/8 classes, $14 drop-in. The Yoga Studio of BlackstoneRiverValley, 99 Pound Rd., (@ The Zen Center), Cumberland. 401-658-4802.

TheYogaStudioBRV.com.

RI Sierra Club Monthly Meeting – 7-8pm. 2nd Tuesday. Get involved with grassroots conservation activities. Free. Sierra Club, 17 Gordon Ave, Suite 208, Providence. 401-855-2103. RhodeIsland.

SierraClub.org.

Yoga for Athletes – 7-8:15pm. Enhance performance in sports or any physical activity. Improve balance and focus while increasing core strengthen and flexibility. $13. Serenity Yoga, 21 College Hill Road~lower level, Warwick. 401-615-3433.

SerenityYogaRI.com.

Whole Foods Waterman St Neighborhood Night – 4:30-6:30pm. Taste something special from every department, new theme every week. Free. Whole Foods, 261 Waterman St, Providence. 401-272-1690.

WholeFoods.com.

Strong Flow Yoga – 5-6:15pm. Strengthen body, mind and spirit enjoying a healthy challenge. First class free, $45/6. One Yoga Center, 142 A Danielson Pike (rt. 6), Foster. 401-368-9642. Youphoria.biz.

Meditation Nights – 7-8:30pm. Every 1st, and 3rd Tuesday. Deep breathing, relaxation, visualization, energization exercises, chanting and time-tested meditation techniques of concentration. All are welcome. Donation. West Shore Wellness, 2077 West Shore Rd, Unit 3, Warwick. 401-734-9355.

WestShoreWellness.com.

Westerly Arts Night – 5-8pm. 1st Wednesday.

Downtown galleries and studios open in unison to exhibit new works. Free. Artists Cooperative Gallery, 12 High St, Westerly. 401-596-2221.

WesterlyArts.com.

Yoga for Everybody – 7-8:30pm. No worries about your size or shape or level of fitness. See web for full schedule. $45/6, new student special. One Yoga Center, 142 A Danielson Pike (Rt. 6), Foster.

401-368-9642.

A Course in Miracles Study Group – 7-9pm. Learn how to bring miracles into one’s life. Drop-in. $5.

It’s My Health, 2374 Mendon Rd, Cumberland.

401-405-0819. Its-My-Health.com.

Weight Loss Program with EFT – 7:15-8pm. 2nd and 4th Tuesday. Release negative emotions, make better food choices and eat mindfully. $20. Greenville Family Counseling, 3 Austin Ave, Greenville.

401-949-2917. ChoicesandPrevention.com.

Yoga: Beginning Level – 7:15-8:30pm. Learn how to safely hold postures, build core strength and move with the breath for an enjoyable practice. In the peaceful setting of the Zen Center. $96/8, $14/ drop-in. TheYogaStudio of Blackstone RiverValley, 99 Pound Rd., Cumberland. 401-658-4802.

TheYogaStudioBRV.com.

Beginner Amrit Yoga – 7:30-8:45pm. Integrates joyful inner stillness with outer action. Open to beginners and experienced. $18/2 classes. Santosha Yoga Studio, 14 Bartlett Ave., Cranston. 401-780-9809.

YogaAtSantosha.com.

Intro to Yoga/Beginners – 7:30-8:45pm. Brand New to Yoga come experience this class! Learn yoga postures, breath work, and relaxation techniques in a supportive and peaceful environment. 2 Instructors. $13. Studio Exhale, 1263 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston.

401-383-0839. StudioExhale.com.

Wednesday

Sculpt & Tone – 7:30-8:20am. See Monday at 7:30am for details.Call for directions. $45/10, $6/ drop in. Margie Caldwell, Warwick. 401-732-6307.

AMF-Fitness.com.

Carolers! The Gift of Song & Hope – 5-9pm. Very Merry Dickens Carolers will deliver your singing holiday greetings in person or over the phone. Unique!

Also supports the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Found. $60/$120. Verry Merry Dickens Carolers. 401-692-0807. MerryDickens.com.

Meditation Support and Sitting Group – 8:309:15am. Meditation sitting group meets every Wed morning. All levels are welcome to drop-in. All proceeds go to End Child Prostitution and TraffikingUSA. Donation only. Focus Yoga, Ann Porto, PsyD, 63 Cedar Ave, East Greenwich. FocusYoga.com.

Zumba Fitness Class – 9-10am. See Monday at 9am for details. $65/10, $8/drop in. Margie Caldwell, Body Language Plus, 1170 Post Rd, Warwick. 401-732-6307. AMF-Fitness.com.

Nia Technique Class – 9:30-10:30am. This fun class may be just what you’re looking for to ‘get fit.’ Great music encourages you to move ‘your body’s way.’ No shoes, bring water. Come try it! $38 month. Quonnie Grange, 5662 (Route 1) Post Rd., charlestown. 322-0810. Nianow.com.

Chair Massage – 10am-12pm. Jenny will offer chair massage. Great selection of healthy baked goods, tea, coffee, vegetarian lunches. $1/minute.

The Food Coop, 357 Main St, Wakefield.

Holiday Blissful Gathering – 10am-10pm. Book your gathering today at our center. Offering integrative therapies, with $5 going to charity. A new gift idea for family, friends and co-workers. Call now! $25/each person. Changing Lives, 1308 Atwood Ave, Johnston. 533-2860. ChangingLives1Breath.com.

Wintertime Farmers Market – 4-7pm. Featuring a variety of locally produced goods, including vegetables, jams, jellies, artisan breads and pastries, gluten free breads, tortillas, chocolates, fair trade coffee hot or by the pound. Free. Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St, Pawtucket.

Anusara Yoga Level 1 – 5:15-6:30pm. See Monday at 9 for details. $15/drop in. Yoga Connect, 840 Smithfield Rd, Lincoln. 401-333-5007.

YogaConnectsUs.com.

PhysicalFusion Barre Tuff Class – 6-7pm. Create a lean body with light weights, ballet barre. Also 8:30am Sat. PhysicalFusion Lite (less tuff) 9:45am Th & 9:45am Sat. $15. Pilates West Bay, 5 Division St., 2nd floor, East Greenwich. PilatesWestBay.com.

Zumba! – 6-7pm. See Monday at 6pm for details. $80/8, $12/drop in. Unique Total Body, 190 Putnam Pike, Johnston. 401-233-2348.

UniqueTotalBody.com.

Svaroopa Yoga – 6-7:30pm. See Tuesday at 4 for details. $112/8, $17/drop in. Blissful Moment Yoga, 1006 Charles St. #10A, N Providence. 401-742-8020.

BlissfulMomentYoga.com.

Open Meditation and Chants – 6-7:30pm. Community practice of basic mindfulness meditation.

Instruction offered. Free/No pre-registration.

Shambhala Meditation Center, 541 Pawtucket Ave., 2nd Floor, Pawtucket. 401-305-0762. Providence.

Shambhala.org.

Zumba – 6:15-7:15pm. See Tuesday at 6:30 for details. $10. BIA Fitness, 1639 Warwick Ave, Warwick. 401-732-2899. BIA-Fitness.com.

Beginners Yoga – 6:30-8pm. Warm-ups, therapeutic postures, breathing techniques and deep relaxation.

Visit website for more information. $100/7, $20/ Drop in. Body Mind RI, 1215 Reservoir Ave, Garden City, Cranston. 401-369-8115. BodyMindRI.com.

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Anusara All Levels – 6:45-8:15pm. See Monday at 9 for details. $15. Yoga Connect, 840 Smithfield Rd, Lincoln. 401-333-5007. YogaConnectsUs.com.

Combination Class: Deep Stretch (Yin Yoga)/ Vinyasa Flow – 6-8pm. Yin Yoga, a deep and relaxing stretch. At 7:00, transition to a moderately paced vinyasa flow. Choose one, or take both. $96/8, $14/ drop-in. The Yoga Studio of BlackstoneRiverValley, The Zen Center, 99 Pound Rd., Cumberland.

401-658-4802. TheYogaStudioBRV.com.

Meditation Service – 7-8pm. Affirmative message and guided meditation, join us for a mid week spiritual lift. Free. Concordia Center for Spiritual Living, 292 West Shore Rd, Warwick. 401-732-1552.

ConcordiaChurchRI.com.

Zumba – 6:15-7:15pm. See Tuesday at 6:30 for details. $10. BIA Fitness, 1639 Warwick Ave, Warwick. 401-732-2899. BIA-Fitness.com.

Meditation – 7-9pm. Weekly group with guided imagery for relaxation and focus. Open enrollment. $10. Sharon McMahon, 133 Old Tower Hill Rd, Wakefield. 401-742-2354. Path2Harmony.net.

Meditation & Christian Mysticism – 7-9pm. Prayer, Meditation, Blessing, Light, Soul are mystical topics that we cover. Free. Rev Michaela Walters, Motion Center, 111 Chestnut St, Providence. 857-231-1920.

CentersOfLight.org.

Zumba Class – 7:30-8:30pm. Latin inspired, easy to follow, calorie burning class. Bring clean sneakers. $12/drop-in, $90/10. RI Pilates Studio, 85 Industrial Circle, Lincoln. 401-335-3099.

RIPilatesStudio.com.

Prenatal Yoga with Karen Lee – 7:30-9pm.

Ease through pregnancy by strengthening abdominal tone and relaxation skills. $15/drop in, discount packages available. Breathing Time Yoga, 541 Pawtucket Ave, Pawtucket. 401-421-9876.

BreathingTimeYoga.com.

Hot Vinyasa Yoga – 7:30-9pm. Enjoy a rigorous, empowering flow that will calm you during the crazy holiday season. Come challenge your body, free your mind and detoxify! Room heated to 90-95 degrees. $14. Yoga One, 3 Progress St, Seekonk, MA. 508-336-1300. YogaOneInc.com.

Thursday

Gentle Yoga For Beginners and Advanced – 7-8am. See Sunday at 10 am for details. $10.

Yoga Spirit, Mohan, 95 Bay View Ave, Cranston.

401-965-8074. YogaSpiritRI.com.

Mixed Level Yoga – 9:30-11am. Flowing movements and deeper holds. First Class Free. One Yoga Studio, 142A Danielson Pike (2nd Floor), Foster.

401-578-4162. HealingHeartYoga.net.

Svaroopa Yoga – 9:45-11:15am. See Tuesday at 4pm for details. $112/8, $17/drop in. Blissful Moment Yoga, 1006 Charles St. #10A, N Providence.

401-742-8020. BlissfulMomentYoga.com.

Barre and Ball Class – 10am-11pm. Ballet barre (30 min) and Pilates on stability ball (30 min) moves to lengthen and tone muscles. $12/drop in, $150/15.

RI Pilates Studio, 85 Industrial Circle, Lincoln.

401-335-3099. RIPilatesStudio.com.

Aquacise Classes – 10:30-11:30am. See Monday at 10:30 for details. $35/per month. Atria Lincoln Place, 612 George Washington Hwy., Lincoln.

401-334-1686.

Yoga & Relaxation – 12:30-1:30pm. Breathing, poses, relaxation and meditation to relieve stress.

30 minutes of movement/yoga, 10 minutes of meditation and 20 minutes of a guided, supported savasana. No experience is necessary. $16/Drop in.

Innerlight Center for Yoga, 850 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown Commons, Middletown. 401-849-3200.

InnerlightYoga.com.

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Pilates w/Props – 6:30-7:30pm. Promotes deeper awareness, concentration, stability and control. $15/ or purchase a pass. Pilates West Bay, 5 Division St, Bdg D, East Greenwich. 401-261-4137.

PilatesWestBay.com.

Kids Zumba (Zumbatomic) – 4-4:45pm. Crank it up, shake it up, and turn up the fun with Zumba!

Kids will have fun with Hip Hop, Salsa, Calypso, Merengue, Cumbia, and more. $5/call to reserve.

BIA Fitness, 1639 Warwick Ave, Warwick.

401-732-2899. BIA-Fitness.com.

Yin (Gentle) Yoga – 4-5pm. On the Pawtucket/East Side line. Quiet practice using floor postures to stretch and stimulate. All levels. $99/11, $45/5,$10/Drop in.

Shri Studio, Urban Revitalization Yoga, 21 Broad St, Pawtucket. 401-441-8600. shri-studio.com.

Kids Yoga Club – 5-6pm. Fun filled class emphasizing breath, postures and meditation. Ages 5-12.

(Younger kids or siblings are welcome if accompanied by and adult). $10. The Yoga Loft, 16 Cutler St, Warren. 401-245-0881. YogaLoftRI.com.

Open Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. Covering the basics in a relaxed atmosphere. All levels. $10/drop in $42/6.

Yoga School of South County, 1058 Kingstown Rd, Peace Dale. 401-782-9511. MakeItSoYoga.com.

Beginner Iyengar yoga – 5:30-7pm. Strengthen and stretch with focus on alignment. $5 off first class. $16/drop in, $14/student. Motion Center, 111 Chestnut St, Providence. 401-654-6650.

MotionCenter.com.

Yoga for Stress Reduction – 5:45-7pm. In the peaceful setting of the Zen Center, learn Hatha yoga postures that reduce the effects of stress on the body. Suitable for all levels. $96/8, $14/ drop-in. TheYogaStudio of Blackstone RiverValley, 99 Pound Rd., Cumberland. 401-658-4802.

TheYogaStudioBRV.com.

Gentle Yoga – 6-7pm. Mind-body awareness, posture and alignment and breathing techniques.

Beginners welcome. $12/drop in, $60/6 weeks. West Shore Wellness, 2077 West Shore Rd, Warwick.

401-734-9355. WestShoreWellness.com.

All Levels Pilates – 6-7pm. Focus on alignment and course ability. Total body workout that tones, strengthens, improves balance, mobility and agility. $12/drop-in, packages available. Simplify Yoga, 2076 Nooseneck Hill Rd, Coventry. 401-419-1298.

SimplifyYoga.com.

Vinyasa Yoga Deliciously Challenging! – 6-7:45pm. See Tuesday at 5 for details. $45/6 classes, new student special. One Yoga Center, 142 A Danielson Pike (Rt. 6), Foster. 401-368-9642.

RINaturalAwakenings.com

EveryBody’s Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm. See Sunday at 9am for details. $48/6, $10/drop in. Burrillville Community Recreation Center, 50 Lodge Rd, Pascoag. 401-578-4162. HealingHeartYoga.net.

Hatha Yoga Psychology – 6:30-9pm. Theory of wholism as an approach to physical and emotional self-healing. A levels welcome, some experience helpful. $140/course, $40/drop in. Body Mind RI, 1215 Reservoir Ave, Garden City, Cranston.

401-369-8115. BodyMindRI.com.

Hatha Yoga – 7-8:15pm. See Tuesday at 5:45pm for details. $72/6, $14/drop in. Village Wellness Center & Heart in Hand, 422 Post Rd, Warwick. 401-941-2310.

VillageWellnessCenter.com.

Kundalini Yoga – 7-8:30pm. Postures, pranayam, mantra, music and meditation for relaxation, selfhealing. $100/10, $12/drop-in $10/students. St Martin’s Church, 50 Orchard Ave, Great Hall, Providence. satkartarkaur@khalsa.com. 508-376-6206.

Gangaji Video Gathering – 7-9pm. 1st Thurs of every month. Gangaji, an Awakened teacher, invites you to shift your allegiance from the activities of your mind to the eternal presence of your being. $5 suggested donation. Julianne Eanniello, Westerly RI, Call for location and directions. 401-315-0254.

HolisticHealthCtr.com.

Meditation for Everyone – 7:30-8:15pm. Open Mediation w/Sara Davidson. A peaceful, supportive and relaxing environment. Practice is therapeutic for your nervous system and calming for your body and mind. No experience needed. By Donation. Studio Exhale, 1263 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston. 401-383-0839.

StudioExhale.com.

Friday

Sculpt & Tone – 7:30-8:20am. See Monday at 7:30am for details. $45/10, $6/drop in. Margie Caldwell, Warwick. 401-732-6307. AMF-Fitness.com.

Zumba Fitness Class – 9-10am. See Monday at 9am for details. $65/10, $8/drop in. Margie Caldwell, Body Language Plus, 1170 Post Rd, Warwick. 401-732-6307. AMF-Fitness.com.

Pilates Wunda Chair Class – 9am-9:30pm. Strengthen and lengthen muscles and improve balance. Class is limited to 6 students, call to reserve. $60/5, $15/ drop-in. RI Pilates Studio, 85 Industrial Circle, Lincoln. 401-335-3099. RIPilatesStudio.com.

Acupuncture Stress Reduction Clinic – 2-6pm.

45-minute Acupuncture Stress Reduction session.

Calm your body and mind and gain greater clarity.

Contact for an appointment. $45. Wellness Concierge Centers, 23 Clara Dr, Suite 107A, Mystic, CT. 860-572-4805. WellnessConciergeCenters.com.

Gentle Yoga For Beginners and Advanced – 4-5pm. See Sunday at 10 am for details. $10.

Yoga Spirit, Mohan, 95 Bay View Ave, Cranston.

JohnFazzino@mac.com. 401-965-8074.

Wintertime Farmers Market – 10am-1pm. Featuring a variety of locally produced goods, including vegetables, jams, jellies, artisan breads and pastries, gluten free breads, tortillas, chocolates, fair trade coffee hot or by the pound. Free. Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St, Pawtucket.

Gentle/Restorative Yoga Class – 5-6:30pm.

Promotes passive muscular release and deep relaxation. First class free. One Yoga Studio, 142A Danielson Pike (2nd Floor), Foster. 401-578-4162.

HealingHeartYoga.net.

Zumba – 5:30-6:30pm. Latin-inspired, easy-tofollow, calorie-burning, dance fitness-party. Wear comfortable support sneakers, bring a water bottle and towel. $15. The Yoga Loft, 16 Cutler St, Warren.

401-245-0881. YogaLoftRI.com.

Dance Fusion – 6-7pm. Open and flow with innate joy, based on Body Energy Chakras. All ages and levels. $8/class. Newman YMCA, 472 Taunton Ave, Seekonk, MA. 508-336-7103.

Community Yoga with Toni Lynn Bonadi – 6-7:15pm. Beginner’s class that leaves you relaxed and rejuvenated. $5. Breathing Time Yoga, 541 Pawtucket Ave 2nd Fl, Pawtucket. 401-421-9876.

BreathingTimeYoga.com.

TGIF Flow Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Flow class taught with the motivation of music. Let the beats and rhythm challenge you to go deeper into your flow.

A great way to purge the stress of your work week. $14. Yoga One, 3 Progress St, Seekonk, MA. 508-336-1300. YogaOneInc.com.

Women’s Spirituality/Intention Group – 7-9pm.

2nd Friday. See Monday at 7pm for details. $15. Pat Hastings, Providence. 401-521-6783.

SimplyAWomanOfFaith.com.

Hawaiian Hula for Exercise – 7:30-8:30pm. An ancient tradition, interpreted for the mainstream.

No experience necessary. $18/2. Santosha Yoga Studio, 14 Bartlett Ave., Cranston. 401-780-9809.

YogaAtSantosha.com.

5 Rhythms/Waves Movement Practice – 7:309:30pm. Explore the movement maps of the 5 Rhythms: flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical, and stillness. Come to move, sweat, breathe and dance in a playful and spiritual practice. $18. Studio Exhale, 1263 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston. 401-383-0839.

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Transform Your Life – 8am-3:30pm. Meditation groups 8am, 10am & 2pm. Come learn to manage stress, awaken intuition & connect to spirit using guided breath control, visualization & sound. $20

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Pre-natal Yoga – 10:45am-12pm. Explore changes and prepare for childbirth in a supportive atmosphere. $16/drop in, $104/8 week series. Motion Center, 111 Chestnut St, Providence. 401-654-6650.

MotionCenter.com.

Kripalu Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. Mixed levels, beginners welcome. New student specials. $14/ drop in, $72/6. Village Wellness Center & Heart in Hand, 422 Post Rd, Warwick. 401-941-2310.

VillageWellnessCenter.com.

Kids Yoga – 12-1pm. Kids lengthen and strengthen their muscles while having fun and building self confidence with games and practice, while learning breathing techniques and relaxation. $5/call to reserve. BIA Fitness, 1639 Warwick Ave, Warwick.

401-732-2899. BIA-Fitness.com.

Deliciously Meditative Yoga Class – 9-10:30am.

Replenish and de-stress, become joyful and centered. Moderate class, all levels. New students free.

One Yoga Center, 142A Danielson Pike, Foster.

401-368-9642. Youphoria.biz.

Kids Zumba (ZumbAtomic) – 11-11:45am. See Thursday at 4 for details. $5/call to reserve. BIA Fitness, 1639 Warwick Ave, Warwick. 401-732-2899.

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All Level Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. A blend of posture flows to music and deep floor work to tone, strengthen, release tension & energize! In the peaceful setting of the Zen Center. $96/8, $14/ drop-in. TheYogaStudio of Blackstone RiverValley, 99 Pound Rd., Cumberland. 401-658-4802.

TheYogaStudioBRV.com.

Rhode Island Orchid Society Monthly Meeting – 12:30-2pm. Last Saturday. Free. Rhode Island Orchid Society, Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Greenhouse entrance, Providence. 401-769-0369.

RIOrchidSociety.com.

Beginners Yoga – 9:30-11am. See Wednesday at 6:30 pm for details. $20/drop in, $100/7. Body Mind RI, 1215 Reservoir Ave, Garden City, Cranston.

401-369-8115. BodyMindRI.com.

Nia Class – 10-11am. Fusion fitness movement class that blends rhythmic music with easy to follow movements. $3/members, $6/non members. Sandra Fontana, Johnston Community Center, 1291 Hartford Ave, Johnston. 401-487-6977. NIANow.com.

Free Tour of Alternative Food Co-op – 10-11am.

Eat organic, whole foods and conserve natural resources. Cooking demo. Free. Alternative Food Co-op, 357 Main St, Wakefield. 401-789-2240.

AlternativeFoodCoop.com.

Body Transformers (NGF) – 10am-12:30pm. The perfect Fitness Fusion combining Kettlebells, High Velocity Vinyasa Yoga and Nutrition. B-Hot for the Holidays. See Website for details. Next Generation Fitness, 69 Silver Lake Ave, Providence. 401-585-6741.

NextGenerationFitnessRI.com.

Grandmother’s Empowerment Group – 1-3pm.

Usually the 1st Saturday. Based on A Call to Power: The Grandmothers Speak: finding balance in a chaotic world. Donation. The Healing Circle, Providence.

508-292-2798. ProvidenceHealingCircle.com.

Vitamin Smart Diet Therapy & Dietary Supplements – 1:30-7pm. Naturopathic care, weight loss, chronic conditions, anti-aging and more. Health Insurance accepted. Vitamin Smart, 40 Charles St Unit C, Wakefield. 401-782-6800.

CPR Certification – 2-4pm. Learn how to save a life.

Class will cover all you need to become proficient.

Nationally recognized certification card will be issued upon successful completion. $50. It’s My Health, 2374 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-405-0819.

Its-My-Health.com.

Seagrave Observatory Public Night – 8-10pm.

Viewings through a variety of telescopes every clear Saturday Night, weather permitting. Free.

Skyscrapers, 47 Peep Toad Rd, North Scituate.

TheSkyScrapers.org.

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Gentle Prenatal – 10:15-11:15am. Deepen relationship with your baby through breathing and yoga poses. $10/drop in, $42/6. Yoga School of South County, 1058 Kingstown Rd, Peace Dale.

401-782-9511.

Metaphysical, Spiritual, Self-Help & Natural Healing Books Unique Jewelry & Unusual Gifts Crystals, Natural Stones, Cards & Candles Music & Meditation CD’s, Kirlian Aura Photos

REIKI TREATMENTS SPIRITUAL COUNSELING GIFTS & METAPHYSICAL ITEMS 873 Waterman Ave East Providence, RI

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“Best of Boston” massage therapist, Cathryn Moskow, now on East Side, Providence. Since 1993, Deep Tissue/Swedish, Biodynamics, Rehab/chronic pain relief, Pre-Natal Massage. Gift Certificates always the right size/ color. For appointment: 808-0837 Rolf Structural Integration, Traditional Thai Massage and Therapeutic Bodwork offered in a quiet, country setting. rolfbodyworks.org. 860-617-1234.

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AYURVEDA/MASSAGE Jan Goldstein, NCLMT Newport, RI 401-847-1371

Prepare to be well cared for as you reach a state of calm balance. I offer traditional ayurvedic body treatments including abhyanga, marma, shirodhara and more.

Also available is therapeutic and relaxation massage including deep muscle, hot stones, reflexology and more.

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bookstore THE GRATEFUL HEART 17 West Main Street Wickford, RI 02852 401-294-3981 GratefulHeart.com

Books on Spirituality, Metaphysics, Psychology, Shamanism, Alternative Healing, Gourmet Vegetarian Cooking. Kirlian Aura Photos. Meaningful jewelry with crystals and gemstones, Angels, Buddhas, Tibetan Singing bowls, Native American sacred herbs, dreamcatchers. Candles, incense, cards and beautiful music on CD. Psychic and Tarot Readings - Call for appointment. See ad, page 43.

chiropractor Chiropractic Physician

Dr. Michael Gottfried 1272 West Main Rd. Aquidneck Chiropractic Middletown, RI 02842 401-849-7011 DrMGottfried@hotmail.com My purpose is to support you by listening to you; providing you with gentle, low force chiropractic care coupled with stress management, nutrition, and exercise information to assist you to take action on your road back to health. With 30 years of experience doing what I love to do in a supportive environment, miracles can happen.

coaches INFINITE POTENTIAL

Guidance in Achieving Your Goals David Monson 181 Main Street, 2nd floor, Blackstone, MA 508-883-1007 Dave@InfinitePotentialLiving.com InfinitePotentialLiving.com As a certified Life Coach, I have been coaching individuals and groups for many years in the areas of Successful Communication, Personal Relationships and Life Strategy Development. Men and women alike often wonder if they’re using their gifts effectively to contribute to themselves, those they love or others in their environment. We offer without obligation a complimentary consultation to determine if we can assist you in co-developing a focused path toward greater success, attainment of your dreams and a more fulfilled way of living. See ad page 19.

Patrice Ruggieri

Well-Sense Health Coaching 866-349-0025 or 401-5786588 patrice@well-sense.com Well-Sense.com Lose weight, lose stress and lose the guilt! Your simple, solution to divorce yourself from emotional eating, kill cravings, break the diet/binge cycle & lose weight for life! Get caring, confidential relief from emotional eating in our 12 week systematic program that guarantees your weight loss success. We coach anywhere with convenient one to one phone coaching & a private website membership filled with the tools you need to support your weight loss for life.

See ad on page 38.

Terry Wildemann, EFT Coach, CPCC, CEC

Winds of Change Success and Wellness Coaching/Training 401-849-5900 WindsofChange.biz

COLON HYDROTHERAPY Inner Health Colon Hydrotherapy

Lori DeLang, I-ACT Certified Colon Hydrotherapist 450 Chauncy St., Mansfield, MA at Rtes. 95, 495 & 106 508-261-1611 • loridelang@comcast.net InnerHealthofMansfield.com Cleanse your colon with privacy and dignity, using the premier Angel of Water system. The large intestine (colon) is cleansed by instilling purified water into the lower bowel through a disposable nozzle. The water initiates natural movement of the colon to eliminate waste. You remain in control of the flow of water at all times. Remember: The Road to Good Health is Paved with Good Intestines! See ad, page 41.

DEPTH HYPNOSIS Katharine A. Rossi 401-245-0398 archeofspirit.com info@archeofspirit.com

Holistic counseling using hypnosis to access the root cause of imbalances and transform your relationship with others and self. Depth Hypnosis works with your inner wisdom to heal and create lasting change.

Phone and office sessions available.

Dog training Solid K9 Training

Jeff Gellman 401-527-6354 SolidK9Training.com Jeff Gellman, a nationally recognized dog trainer and whisperer, will show you the 4 most important things to get you the most out of your relationship with your dog using his own system of obedience training, behavior modification, household management and exercise. Jeff is a real world at home dog trainer who does not use treats, clickers, choke chains, head halters, punishment or bribery. Based in Providence and traveling nationwide.

See ad page 12.

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Margie Caldwell, AFPA Certified Warwick 401-732-6307 401-301-6962 amf-fitness.com

Offering women’s personal training in a private home studio overlooking Narragansett Bay. Learn to love the body you’ve been given by applying the keys to proper strength training, effective cardio, and balanced nutrition. See ad on page 23.

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holistic body work Holistic Body Rejuvenation Tarah, National Registered Massage Technician and Certified Cosmetologist Exit 30: Off I - 95 Pawtucket, RI All Visits By Appointment ONLY 401-475-3321 holisticbodyrejuvenation.com

Spa Experience Without Spa Prices. Body Rubs & Scrubs, Basic & Deep Cleansing Facials, Heal & Callous Repair, Foot Care, Micro Derma Abrasion, Aroma Therapy, Buff Hair Removal, Air Brush Makeup, and More! Please see my Website for More information.

holistic guidance Angel Whispers Rhode Island 917 A Warwick Ave Warwick, RI 401-741-2278 AngelWhispersRI.com.

Offering a variety of holistic energy therapies, which can be scheduled at Wellness Center at Gold Plaza in Warwick, private homes, businesses, hospitals, and nursing homes. Adriene also conducts Reiki certification courses and workshops on a variety of topics related the wellness. See ad, page 8.

Christine McCullough, MA

Newport, RI 401-847-6551 TheHolisticTarot.blogspot.com TheHolisticTarot.com TheLabyrinthLadies.com Let me help you move through times of transition and transformation in your life. I offer integrative, holistic insights and solutions customized to your needs. Holistic Tarot, Spiritual Astrology, Energy Healing, Reiki II, Body Talk, Ear Coning, Life Coach, Non-denominational Celebrant.

Holistic Health Improvement Joanna Meriwether, BS, MSW Holistic Health Education & Counseling 401-837-8870 jpmeriwether@gmail.com joannameriwether.com

Looking for someone who will listen deeply to your health concerns?

Someone grounded in the sciences of health? Someone who has already done the research so you don’t have to? Using my training in physiology, psychology, and spirituality, I help people who are frustrated with their health, and want to use holistic options, find the best solution to help them feel well again. Email - call - read the blog to connect and learn more!

hypnosis Mark Ashley Hypnosis Health & Wellness

Consulting Hypnotist, Coach & Motivator 401-623-6709 • markdashley@gmail.com MarkDAshley.com Motivation by means of hypnosis. Achieve amazing success with weight loss, fitness goals, stress management, insomnia, motivation, procrastination, anxiety, phobias, smoking and compulsive behaviors.

JOHN KOENIG, BOARD CERTIFIED HYPNOTIST

739 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 401-374-1890 possibilities.nu Transformational hypnosis for lasting personal change. Smoking cessation. Weight loss. Stress.

Pain. Relationships. Career issues. Sports. Goals.

Habits. Fears. ADD issues. Confidence. Complementary medical hypnosis. Affordable. Fast. Effective. Free evaluation if desired. Visit website for free newsletter and information.

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LIGHT SOUL THERAPY Jackie Van Dusen Spiritual Healer, Meditation, Guidance 401-284-0363 LightSoulTherapy.com

LOSE the FEAR, Self Doubt, Anger. Come BACK to CENTER quickly. Heal the dis-ease/dis-comfort within weeks. RETURN to JOY. Transformations happening FASTER Now. Full details on my website. HOLIDAY RATES, call TODAY.

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

massage Innisfree Body Works 18 Post Rd Pawtuxet Village, Warwick 401-461-3788 InnisfreeBodyWorks.com

Founder of Innisfree, David Walsh has been practicing massage therapy for more than 14 years. His hands speak multiple languages, and still he feels it all comes down to instinct and touch.

His spiritual intentions and focus in deep tissue create a love for giving thorough treatments. Gift Certificates available. Call for yours today!

NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS Sheila M. Frodermann, MA, ND, FHANP

Providence Wholistic Healthcare 144 Waterman St., Providence, RI 401-455-0546 • ProvidenceWholistic.com Holistic family health care: your comprehensive natural medicine clinic offering diet and nutritional counseling, herbal and homeopathic medicines, and acupuncture.

Optimize health and wellness naturally! See ad page 9.

Keri Layton, N.D.

111 Chestnut St., Providence, RI Also at All That Matters, Wakefield, RI 401-536-4327 • KLaytonND.com

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Nature Cures Naturopathic Clinic

Dr Cathy Picard, N.D. 250 Eddie Dowling Hwy • North Smithfield RI 401-597-0477 • DrCathyPicard.com Whole-person health care for the entire family using safe and effective natural medicines. Meeting your health care needs with homeopathy, herbal medicine, nutrition and biotherapeutic drainage.

Focus includes pediatrics and childhood developmental issues including autism and ADHD.

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nutrition Dr Eva Ligeri

1196 Elmwood Avenue Providence, RI 02907 401-261-8999 Chiropractic Physician and graduate of The Institute for Integrative Nutrition, with 25+ years experience in natural health care, whole food nutrition and herbal medicine. Offering holistic health consultation, nutrition education, cooking instruction, spinal manipulation, laser acupuncture for health and well-being. Dance Flow class Fri 6-7 PM, Newman Y, Seekonk.

Samantha Lebeau – Health Coach

401-688-9181 SamanthaHealthCoach@yahoo.com SamanthaHealthCoach.com As a health coach, Samantha will help you use the food you eat to combat stress, chronic fatigue, weight gain, depression, or a just a general lack of vibrancy. Learn how to fall in love with foods that serve your well-being! Specializing in counseling women. Call or email for a complementary health history consultation.

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Valerie Cookson-Botto Miessence Independent Organics and Eco-Business Consultant 401-954-8551 mibetterchoices.com World’s first comprehensive range of certified organic products certified to food grade standards.

Call Valerie for a free consultation and experience unrivalled purity, potency and freshness in Miessence skin, hair, mineral cosmetics, baby, health and home care. Flexible, ethical, eco-business available for people passionate about sustainability and organics.

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Reiki Master & Teacher Slatersville, RI MoveYourEnergy.com amanda@moveyourenergy.com Amanda is a certified Reiki Master available for sessions and training workshops. She brings a compassionate and intuitive understanding to her Reiki practice and works to empower her clients with the knowledge of their own ability for self-healing. Experience this ancient and non-invasive healing art to know your own energy, reduce stress and create balance.

Sylvia Collins

Reiki Master & Teacher Warwick RI 401-921-4397 TheLightWithinRI.com I would love to open your hands, your heart and your mind to the wonderful healing energy of Reiki. I am a certified Reiki Master and Teacher, who would like to help you on your journey of personal growth through this safe, non invasive healing energy. Contact me soon for a free consultation or to set up an appointment.

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE It’s Your Body’s Symphony

physical therapy Charlestown Physical Therapy and Health Services Dr. Sara Michaud PT, DPT, ATC 3939 Old Post Rd., Charlestown, RI 02813 364-2020 CharlestownPTHS.com

At CPTHS we focus on retraining and restoring your body’s natural movement patterns to relieve pain and maximize performance. We do not use aides or assistants. All patients are treated with licensed professionals. Services are offered in rehabilitation, reconditioning, nutrition, fitness and massage. See ad page 23.

2051 Plainfield Pike • Johnston RI 02919 401-464-6100 • ItsYourBodysSymphony.com ITS ALL ABOUT YOU. You deserve the BEST The journey begins. Enter a new plateau @ ITS YOUR BODYS SYMPHONY We offer: A variety of massage therapies including La Stone, Cupping, Thai, Ultimate pumpkin & back facials, Reflexology… We look forward to your arrival.

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Jane McGinn, BA, LMT

2077 West Shore Rd., Warwick, RI 401-734-9355 WestShoreWellness.com Jane’s massage style incorporates relaxing Swedish strokes and deeper pressure as needed. Her techniques loosen tight muscles and bring about a sense of well being - mentally, emotionally, physically. Her work has helped those new to massage as well as those familiar with massage, including therapists and practitioners. New clients are encouraged to experience Jane’s warm, friendly approach and excellent results.

WELLCARE COLLABORATIVE IT’S MY HEALTH

Marie Bouvier-Newman 2374 Mendon Rd., Cumberland, RI 401-405-0819 • Its-My-Health.com We provide much more than products, services and education. We provide the tools you need to optimize your health in a comfortable environment.

We care. See ad on page 27.

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Marilyn Scallon RYT, CYT, Reiki Master 2374 Diamond Hill Road Cumberland RI 508 596-2974 Marilyn@anewdayyoga.com anewdayyoga.com Offering Weekly yoga classes, Shake Your Soul(R)/Yoga Dance, Private/Create Your Own Yoga Class, and vibrational sound healing. Our yoga classes are gentle as well as offering Hatha Yoga Flow. Teacher training also offered. Come and be inspired. See ad on page 29.

Chris Belanger, RYT

401-261-7242 wholeofthemoonyoga@hotmail.com wholeofthemoonyoga.com Offering Kripalu Yoga, Laughter Yoga, Yoga in the Park, Men’s Yoga, Gentle Yoga & Senior Yoga throughout RI – Classes are suitable for all levels.

Explore your body, breath, mind & spirit. Chris is now offering Yoga for Vets - a program to thank vets for their service, while providing a valuable wellness tool for the mind & body. See ad on page 30.

YOGA AND HOLISTIC HEALTH CENTER ALL THAT MATTERS

315 Main Street • Wakefield, RI 401-782-2126 • Info@allthatmatters.com AllThatMatters.com Choose from 45 yoga classes each week. Enjoy a variety of therapeutic health services. Experience workshops on yoga, meditation, self-care, self-discovery and the healing arts. See ad on page 29.

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