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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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OUTDOOR SPACES

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15 healthbriefs

by Dana Duellman

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18 naturalpet

18 THE HUNT FOR

20 consciouseating

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BURIED TREASURE Geocaching With

31 fitbody

Man’s Best Friend

by Patricia Komar

32 healingways

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24 WHAT WORKS: Dr. Oz’ 25 Greatest Men’s Health Tips

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28 TUB FULL OF TOXINS:

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letterfrompublisher

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nother month has passed and I am so excited to bring you this new issue focusing on men’s health. From a publishing standpoint I love being able to focus on different topics of interest every month but somehow, I feel like our health should be more than a topic of interest. For me, health is a life long endeavor.

It’s almost a game. I try to find the right balance of nutrition, exercise, sleep, meditation, laughter, security, and many, many more factors that have an impact. It’s not easy and because our bodies change, sometimes it feels like a moving target.

Thinking about this month’s issue, I started to wonder why there was so much more information available on women’s health than men’s but somehow women were living longer than men. Men, at least the ones in my life, tend to be healthier. Is it the genetics? It’s hard to generalize but let’s face it; men are typically built physically stronger than women. Once upon a time that was how it worked – someone had to fend off the dinosaurs and provide for the family. But women are built to endure more, for bearing children so it is just a different kind of strength.

Today we live to be three times as old as our Cro-Magnon ancestors and there is a lot more to taking care of ourselves. I wonder if men being so strong and healthy when they are young tend to encourage bad habits so that in later years it is harder to form healthy habits?

This month I am so happy to be able to bring some simple, down to earth tips to men for taking care of themselves. Our feature article on page 24 What Works: Dr. Oz’ 25 Greatest Men’s Health Tips offers up some practical information on the subject, much of which is applicable to women as well as men.

The summer is upon us and this month’s news briefs, calendar listings, and articles have some great ideas for getting out, enjoying the weather, your partner, and your family. Dr. Oz’ tip number 10 implies that socializing is a good healthy habit.

On page 18, in The Hunt For Buried Treasure, Patricia Komar tells us about about geocaching, a fun and interesting outdoor activity you can do with anyone.

Of course the traditional summer outdoor activity is grilling. Few of us think of an outdoor get together or party without a grill cooking up the daily fare. Our Ready, Set, Grill article on page 18 will help you enjoy the best of the season in a healthy way.

Enjoy!

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newsbriefs Training Programs by Sacred Stream

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he Foundation of the Sacred Stream, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the wisdom of spiritual healing traditions into contemporary therapeutic pracFoundation of the tice, has announced its 2010 Rhode Island SACRED STREAM summer programs. The organization offers programs once a year in New England.

“Introduction to the Shamanic Journey” will be held July 9 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and July 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $250 or $225 if registered by June 9.

“Applied Shamanism Immersion Weekend” is July 10 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., July 11 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and July 12 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Attendees must complete “Introduction to the Shamanic Journey” prior to this program. Cost is $695 or $650 if registered by June 10.

On July 13 and 14 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. both days is “Relationships III: Healing Our Inner Selves.” Cost is $350 or $325 by June 13. Working with Dreams will be on July 15 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost for this program is $175 or $150 if registered by June 15.

The final training, “Integrated Energy Medicine Immersion Workshop,” will be held on July 16 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and July 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Cost is $695 or $650 by June 16.

Founding Director of the Foundation of the Sacred Stream, Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D., will be the instructor for the programs. Dr. Gucciardi holds degrees and certificates in Transpersonal Psychology, Cultural Anthropology, Comparative Religion and Hypnotherapy. She is the creator of depth hypnosis and offers trainings in Depth Hypnosis, Applied Shamanism, Buddhist Psychology Studies, Transpersonal Studies and Integrated Energy Medicine.

Programs will be held at SunRose Farm, 495 Gilbert Stuart Rd. in Saunderstown.

For information visit SacredStream.org or call 415-333-1434. See ad page 7.

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According to Gladys E. Alicea, owner of Heavenly Hugs, reiki is a safe and gentle form of natural healing that is used to help reduce stress on the body. “Reiki can help relieve tension in the neck and shoulders and relieve aches and pains in the back, legs and feet caused by everyday fatigue. It can also help with insomnia and anxiety,” she says.

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newsbriefs Conference Addresses Holistic Approach to Self Treatment

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Holistic Approach to Self Treatment of Minor Illness, a conference sponsored by The Ocean State Holistic Medical Collaborative and Providence Wholistic Healthcare in conjunction with Brown University, Department of Family Medicine, will take place on June 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Sayles Conference Room at Memorial Hospital.

Conference attendees will become familiar with a variety of safe, effective and inexpensive treatments that may be used to treat minor acute illnesses, for which self-treatment is medically appropriate. Topics will cover injuries, infections, respiratory, gastrointestinal, neurological, skin, psychological and musculoskeletal conditions. Participants will learn how to distinguish between which illnesses are appropriate for self-treatment and which warrant medical consultation. An emphasis will be on homeopathy, with some botanical and functional medicine.

Speakers include Ann McKay, RN, HN-BC, DHM, the former RI State Coordinator and current Homeopathic Networker for the American Holistic Nurses Association; John McGonigle, MD, a board certified family practitioner who has devoted himself to bringing safe holistic care to families; Mark Brody, MD, a board certified psychiatrist and child psychiatrist; and Sheila Frodermann, MA, ND, a licensed naturopathic physician with post-doctorate training in integrative family medicine. $50 General Audience, $75 Health Practitioners (Non-doctoral) and $100 Health Practitioners (Doctoral) Memorial Hospital is located at 111 Brewster Street in Pawtucket. For information and reservations call 401-454-4325.

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elly Woodruff, a Reconnective Healing practitioner and instructor, will be holding Reconnective Healing seminars in Andover,

Mass., and Providence beginning June 10.

“Explore the New Frequencies of Healing” will take place on June 10 at 7 p.m. at Circles of Wisdom at 90 West Main Street in Andover. The Hilton Providence will host the “Level I/II: Reconnective Healing” on June 12-13 and the “Level III: The Reconnection” seminar on June 14 and 15. The Reconnection team will teach the Level III seminar.

Reconnective Healing is a non-touch healing comprised of energy, light and information that can help physically, mentally, emotionally. The work is the subject of the international bestseller The Reconnection: Heal Others, Heal Yourself, by Eric Pearl. According to Pearl, patients often experience documented healings from cancers, AIDS-related diseases, epilepsy, chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, birth disfigurements, cerebral palsy and other serious afflictions.

Pearl and The Reconnection teaching team travel the world throughout the year teaching how to activate and utilize this all-inclusive spectrum of healing frequencies.

For information or to attend a seminar, contact Adam Seavey at 413-717-0995 or AdamConnect@AdamsReconnection.org. For more information on The Reconnection visit TheReconnection.com.

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Women Helping Women

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hree accomplished professionals, Amy Gates, Lee Johnson and Dale Donnelly, have launched the Women’s Resource Network (WRN), an organization created by women for women in Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts. For the past year, the three collaborated to find answers to a dilemma many face – how to find a handyman, doctor, attorney, painter, etc., who is reliable and trustworthy.

The Women’s Resource Network website is a source that provides credible professionals from business, legal, financial and employment services to repair and maintenance services, education and training opportunities to children’s resources. The WRN stands by each of these listings, and have either used them personally or they have been recommended for inclusion by a trusted source. Each resource is deemed reliable and credible, and has a consistent track record of proven results.

Future plans for the WRN include offering educational workshops and seminars to help make informed decisions. The seminars will be designed to educate, guide and provoke thought in areas of finance, real estate, elder care, social networking, employment and more.

Other plans include developing “micro loans” to support women in need of temporary liquidity in the areas of business development or those who are on the quest for additional education.

The vision and goal of the WRN is to span all areas possible and empower women in their quest for a better way of life.

For more information and to find a resource, visit WRNRI.com.

Family Day at Fort Adams

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ort Adams State Park will hold its 6th annual Family Day on Saturday, June 5 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

Admission is free. The day will be filled with activities and games including an inflatable obstacle course, a rock climbing wall, airbrush tattoos, AEXEOUS the 12 foot robot, Robo & Tails the Clowns doing balloon animals and face painting.

Attendees can also learn how to make origami whales and try a potter’s wheel.

New for 2010 is the Open Market featuring a variety of vendors including Rhode Island Natural Awakenings.

Products such as children and adults clothing; hand beaded necklaces and handmade jewelry; stained glass; health and wellness products, custom made handbags and handicrafts from India and Tibet are just a few of the items available for sale. Meet Strawberry and Denver, the miniature horses that are the inspiration for Jan Prenoveau’s children’s books. The March of Dimes is organizing a Touch-A-Truck event with vehicles to touch, climb on and sit in including fire apparatus, police vehicles, Coast Guard rescue boat and more. Food vendors will be on site all day. Guided tours of historic Fort Adams will be offered. Sail Newport is hosting their Annual Family Sailing Festival on the same day.

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yes of the World Yoga is holding a weekend workshop with Judith Hanson Lasater, Ph.D, and Physical Therapist. The workshop, titled “Rotator Cuff: Anatomy and Asana Practice for the Shoulder Joint,” will be held on Saturday, June 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. until 4:30 p.m, and on Sunday, June 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The workshop will begin with the basic principles of the rotator cuff, both through a presentation of the basic anatomy and kinesiology of the shoulder. Attendees will then spend the majority of time focusing on practice about the shoulder joint, with attention paid to the other parts of the body that are related including the spine, abdomen, head and chest.

The emphasis is on learning in order to apply what is learned immediately to practice and teaching.

Cost for the workshop is $249 by June 1, $279 by June 19 or $299 for late registration by June 25.

Lasater is a founder of the Iyengar Yoga Institute in San Francisco, as well as Yoga Journal magazine. She has been teaching yoga around the world since 1971. She is the president of the California Yoga Teachers’ Association as well as the author of numerous articles on yoga and health for nationally recognized magazines. She is the author of seven books on yoga.

For information or to register, visit InnerHappiness.com or call 401-295-5002. For information about Judith Hanson Lasater, visit JudithLasater.com. See ad page 35.

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ike No Udder, the world’s first all vegan/non-dairy soft serve ice cream truck has hit the streets just in time for warm weather in Rhode Island. Catering to kids of all ages, customers will find all items offered are suitable for those who are lactose intolerant, vegan and hungry for a cold treat.

Menu items consist of vanilla or chocolate soft serve in cups or cones, shakes, floats, candy bars and nachos.

No hydrogenated ingredients are in any of the products offered.

Karen Krinsky, a long-time vegan, spent years researching and developing the concept of an all vegan soft serve vehicle. “Lactose intolerance is so prevalent,” she says.

“Now when you hear my truck jingle coming down the street, you can get something besides Italian ices. In fact, you can order anything off the menu.”

The purple truck with multi-color polka dots primarily serves Providence and Warwick, but can also be found at local events. The best way to keep track of this roving treats truck is to follow Like No Udder on Twitter and Facebook, where daily updates are posted.

For more information, visit Like-NoUdder.com or call 401-419-8869.

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newsbriefs Inspiring Retreats Prepare Us for Changing Times

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athering of the Peacemakers retreats are scheduled from May through August near Asheville, North Carolina; and during July, September and December at Lake Atitlan, in Guatemala. Now in their third year, the gatherings feature daily workshops on sustainable, affordable living; organic gardening; holistic health; finding one’s mission; and creating and sustaining loving marriages and unions. Evening celebrations include live bands, drum circles and community events in a One Love Coffee Shop forum onsite.

The gatherings are hosted by Julia and Robert Roskind, authors of In the Spirit of Marriage and 2012: The Transformation from the Love of Power to the Power of Love.

At the Guatemalan gatherings, which include tours of Mayan sacred sites and traditional villages, Mayan Elder Tata Pedro Cruz shares his people’s prophecies and wisdom. The seven-day gatherings are held at Posada de Santiago Hotel, adjoining the traditional village of Santiago Atitlan. The North Carolina gatherings, held at various beautiful retreat settings, include a tour of eco-villages, a visit to a hot springs and rafting.

“The gatherings provide a chance to remove ourselves from franticness, and to rebalance,” says Robert. “They help remind us that we were all given only one six-billionth of the planet to heal with our love, and we have each been perfectly prepared for our assignment.”

Gatherings are small; advance registration is recommended. For more information, including schedules and pricing, call 828-295-4610 or visit OneLovePress.com.

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Chant Fest in Massachusetts

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hunyam Productions presents the Boston Yoga and Chant Fest, a first-of-its-kind event in New England.

The event will take place on Saturday, June 26, from noon to midnight at the Chinmaya Maruti Temple in Andover, Mass. Attracting both locally and internationally recognized performers, this 12-hour chant extravaganza is meant to inspire, entertain and enliven its participants.

Included in the line-up of performers are Wah!, Shyamdas, Gaura Vani, Dave Russell, Prajna, Ashara and Shubalananda. Most have been performing for decades, using instruments such as the harmonium, mrdanga, tabla and hand cymbals. The style of music featured at the Chant Fest is known as kirtan, a call and response type of chanting that builds an exchange of energy between performer and audience. The energy created is received differently by each participant, but many describe it as up-lifting and energizing. With over 800 expected attendees, this concert is more of an experience than simply a show.

Included in the one price ticket entry is access to free yoga classes with 10 of the most accomplished yoga teachers in New England, Indian dance performances, sacred ceremonies (pujas), massage and bodywork, meditation, healing sessions, plus over 45 yoga and holistic exhibitors and vendors. Vegetarian food by Bombay Club will be sold separately.

The Chinmaya Maruti Temple is located at 1 Union Street in Andover. For advanced ticket purchase discounts and event information, contact ShunyamProductions@yahoo.com or visit ShunyamProductions.com.

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eys for Intuitive Living, a holistic healing arts and wellness center, is offering several walk-in clinics for the month of June. The first will be held on June 12 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The cost is $15 for 15-minute walk-in sessions. Other clinics will be scheduled throughout the month.

“If you are interested in experiencing a mini session or are just curious to learn more about balancing your body, mind, spirit and soul, we help you navigate the many healing modalities offered in the world of complementary and alternative medicine,” says Director, Donna Gaudette.

Keys for Intuitive Living will be offering reiki, intuitive readings, angel readings, chakra energy balancing, chair massage, back massage, neuromuscular assessments and many other healing modalities offered by licensed and experienced practitioners. No appointments are necessary for the walkin clinics. Longer sessions are available by appointment.

Keys for Intuitive Living is located at 101 Higginson Avenue, Suite 105 in Lincoln. For information, call 401-3056888 or 401-286-1852 or visit KeysForIntuitiveLiving.com. See ad page 29.

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newsbriefs A Sauna a Day at Home

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auna a Day, based in Warwick, has introduced the Infrared Sauna, a “personal spa” that is portable and easy to set up and collapse. The Infrared Sauna prepares the body to cleanse from the inside out, will increase metabolism and wellness and will burn calories.

With over 30 years of combined experience in the areas of aromatherapy, meditation, nutrition, vitamins and an overall holistic approach to wellness, the team at Sauna a Day aimed to find a peaceful lifestyle incorporating healthy living. The result was the Infrared Sauna, a convenient, easy to use way of creating an in home spa that gives you the benefits of what a gym or spa resort can give you at a fraction of the cost.

According to experts at Sauna a Day, sitting or lying down in an Infrared Sauna for 15 to 30 minutes a day is equivalent to a cardiovascular workout. Research by the Sauna team shows that a sauna each day invigorates the body, helps eliminate toxins and regulates body temperature, due to excessive sweating. Saunas also have positive metabolic effects caused by the negative ions released by steam and produce calming effects.

For information visit SaunaADay.com, call 401-683-9323 or email debbiedoessaunaaday.com@gmail.com.

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A study by the University of Illinois attests that fathers who change diapers and engage in a range of playful activities with their young children stay more involved as their offspring grow older. Families also realize positive effects on the youngsters’ academic achievement and social skills, findings that are supported by earlier studies. Significantly, the researchers found that when fathers build close, loving relationships with their children in the preschool years, they’re “writing a script” that determines how connected they are, and that script will continue past early childhood.

Affectionate gestures establish and continue that involvement. “That can be as simple as a father winking at his three-year-old,” says Brent McBride, professor of human development at the university. In contrast, fathers who seek to establish a close bond when the child is older have a more difficult time because, McBride warns, “the moment has passed.”

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Due in part to higher gasoline prices and frustrations associated with airline travel, long-distance rail travel for 2008 and 2009 was up 24 percent and 19 percent, respectively, compared with 2007.

Amtrak, America’s passenger railroad, is busy improving speed and customer service, while building new routes to include underserved and unserved communities. The company is benefiting from reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, robustly supported by the Obama administration.

Current U.S. routes comprise 22,000 rail miles. Lodging and features range from roomettes and bedroom packages that include meals to family suites with showers. Passengers enjoy panoramic scenic views from second-story sightseeing lounge cars and can gather to mingle, watch a movie or share a meal and refreshments. “The relaxed atmosphere seems to encourage people to [open up and] tell their life stories,” comments John Pitt, author of The Bradt Travel Guide, USA by Rail.

Tips for traveling the rails include: make friends with the car attendant; pack easy-to-prepare foods and water from home, small toys and games for the kids plus pillows and blankets for everyone; and stock an essentials bag with binoculars, books, cards, maps with rail lines, earplugs, eyeshade, pocket flashlight, sunglasses and a cheap digital watch with an alarm.

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Feng Shui Outdoor Spaces

By Dana Duellman

Now that we are on the cusp of summer and enjoying all the colors, sounds and smells of nature, it is a great time to look at our outdoor space with Feng Shui eyes. Feng Shui isn’t just for the inside of your home, it is for the property your home sits on as well.

allows for the outdoor energy to be easily brought indoors.

Another important key to energizing your home from the outside in is to keep windows open as much as you can and get fresh air into the home.

Older houses, unless they have been renovated to be more energy efficient, are often drafty, which allows for air

The sights you see from inside your home looking out should be as inspiring and joyful as what you see when you walk into your space. In Feng Shui, the windows represent the eyes of the home, so it is important to keep your windows clean. It is wonderful to be able to see the outside beauty without the smudges, splatters and grime. This

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movement through the home. Newer homes are buttoned up so tight that you really need to air them out daily. Letting fresh air in will drastically improve air quality inside the home and freshen it up tremendously. Even if it’s raining, that air will energize your home.

As you consider your patio, porch or deck, remember that this is an outdoor living area and needs to be treated as such. You, your friends, and family will enjoy the outdoor living area much more if it is designed as a “living area.” Take care to have furniture that is comfortable and functional, whether that means being modifiable to accommodate more people in different arrangements like a sectional sofa or sturdy cushions that are comfy and colorful. Potted plants and flowers are a great addition to attracting energy, as well as landscaping around the area to further define the space and attach it to the home.

If you spend a lot of time outside you can easily find outdoor stylish rugs or even outdoor paintings and art to further accentuate the space. Consider everything that is needed for your comfort, including healthy alternatives for bug repellents, pet play areas cooking and entertaining.

Another key component when designing your outdoor space is to consider the yard as a whole. People frequently design beautiful landscaping for the perimeter of the home but leave the rest of the yard canvas blank.

This seems attractive if you looking at the home from the outside, but from the inside you won’t benefit as much from the design effort.

Incorporating Feng Shui principals into your whole property design allows you to fully appreciate what nature is offering. Further expand upon that by creating an outdoor living space that is practical, attractive and in alignment with you by bringing positive energy into your space.

Dana Duellman is a Certified Practitioner of Interior Alignment Feng Shui.

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The researchers point to yoga’s impact on the nervous system, which regulates heart rate through the sympathetic nervous system that causes the heart rate to rise, and the parasympathetic nervous system, which slows it down. When the two systems work well together, they ensure that the heart rate is steady, yet ready to respond to external changes if needed, such as the fight or flight response.

The study of 84 volunteers showed that regular yoga practitioners have a stronger, more flexible parasympathetic control, which helps them ease out of stressful situations more easily. The researchers concluded that this translates into the desirable qualities of higher heart rate variability, more resistance to stress and an overall healthier heart.

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The Hunt For

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Geocaching With Man’s Best Friend

by Patricia Komar

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ummer trailheads can tempt even the most diehard computer fans to push away from desktops, lace up hiking boots, pack dog treats and trek into the great outdoors to become their own search engines in pursuit of hidden treasures. What they’re after is the next geocache.

Geo means “Earth” and cache is French for “a hiding place to temporarily store items.” This year, Geocaching.com celebrates its 10th anniversary, with nearly 2 million Earthfriendly hunters seeking a current total of more than a million active caches around the world.

A geocache searcher ventures forth equipped with a handheld global positioning system (GPS) receiver, a set of designated longitude and latitude coordinates, trail descriptions and cryptic clues posted on the website. New Jersey geocacher Jeff Smith also takes along his Scottish terrier mix.

“What fascinates me is that there’s a goal to the hike,” he grins. “My pooch loves it.”

But he adds that it’s important to be a bit secretive and avoid attracting attention from non-geocachers who may

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become alerted to the presence of treasure. “Bringing a dog can be helpful; after all, you’re ‘just out walking your dog.’”

The fast-growing sport started in 2000, when Dave Ulmer, a computer consultant, filled a container with software, money and a video, book, cassette recorder and can of black-eyed peas, as well as a slingshot handle and a logbook with the notation “GPS Stash #1.” He hid it in the Oregon woods, made note of the coordinates using his GPS, posted it on a website and called it “The Great American GPS Stash Hunt.” His only rule: “Take something, leave something.”

The idea took off like wildfire and the word stash soon changed to cache. Delve deeper and we discover the story of a 19th-century traveling salesman who left his calling card hidden in a jar in the English countryside with instructions that whoever found it should add his own card. Soon, people began planting boxes with self-addressed letters or postcards as their calling cards. The next traveler who came along and found one of the boxes would take the letter, mail it and leave a letter in its place. It sounds a bit like “Who’s got

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To get started as a geocacher, simply log onto the geocaching website, type in a location and sort through the many hits of hidden caches. Caches can be concealed anywhere, from wilderness areas to inner-city parks. Forms also vary, from traditional (ammo can or Lock & Lock brand Awaken the true spirit in divided tray) or micro-caches (film canister, breath mint tin) to theme or benchmark caches and virtual caches that desyour dog and live a happier, more ignate a special point of interest, such as a dazzling sunset fulfilled life together overlook, secret grove or panoramic view.

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READY, SET, GRILL ANYTHING! Serve Up a Sustainable-Style Feast

by Contributing Writers at Sustainable Table

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ood backyard chefs know the distinction between barbecue and grilling and revel in trying new tricks with their favorite tools while they cook up a fun feast for family and friends. Few, however, may know that the original barbecue, or barbacoa, was the term that Spanish explorers used to describe the meat smoking and drying methods introduced to them by native peoples in the Americas.

Smoke originally was used to drive away bugs while lending a tasty flavor to their meat-preparing process. This slow, low temperature method of outdoor cooking still employs an indirect heat source, like hot coals, and cooking times of between two and 12 hours. In some recipes, burning Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified mesquite or wood chips adds a smoky flavor to the food; in others, it tenderizes it. Grilling, by contrast, uses higher temperatures and direct heat from flames. Cooking times range between three and 30 minutes and grilled meats rarely have a smoky taste.

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Charcoal Choices

Lump Charcoal ~ A favorite choice of “green” grillers, lump charcoal is made of either natural wood (from trees or sawmills) or processed wood (from building material scraps, furniture remnants, pallets, flooring scraps, etc.). FSC-certified charcoal and coconut shell charcoal are good bets. Lump charcoal will burn hot and fast if unlimited oxygen is available, so it is best suited for grills that allow the user to control the airflow.

Charcoal Briquettes ~ Briquettes are useful when cooking on an open grill or whenever airflow can’t be controlled. But avoid self-starting instant-light briquettes and lighter fluid, which contain several harmful additives. Note that most commercial briquettes consist of crushed charcoal mixed with some additives that improve combustibility and bind the charcoal together.

The mixture is compressed into uniform, pillow-shaped chunks that generally burn slowly at a constant temperature, regardless of airflow.

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Be aware that additives in briquettes can leave a bad taste in food and even be harmful if not fully burned off; always burn charcoal for the time recommended by the manufacturer before putting food on the grill.

A good lighting method begins with an electric charcoal starter or a metal charcoal chimney starter. Other igniting aids include natural wood lighters or lighter cubes.

Cleaner and greener grills avoid charcoal altogether. They may be fueled by propane, electricity or even solar energy.

What to Grill

Grassfed Meats ~ The number one rule for cooking pastured meat is not to overcook it. It needs about 30 percent less cooking time than fattier conventional beef and tastes best if cooked medium-rare to medium. If cooking hamburgers made with pasture-raised beef, add caramelized onions or other moisturizing ingredients to compensate for the leaner meat.

Chicken or Pork ~ Consider brining the meat beforehand to ensure that it is extra tender and won’t dry out on the grill. Submerge the meat in a mixture of one cup of table salt and one gallon of very cold or ice water for up to 24 hours before grilling. For a crispy skin, remove meat from the brine, pat dry and refrigerate for a couple of hours before cooking.

Ultimate Burgers ~ Shannon Hayes, author of The Grassfed Gourmet Cookbook, cites Loren Olsen’s “Tips for Cooking the Ultimate Hamburger.” Before placing over medium-high heat on a clean, hot grill (which may be swiped with olive oil), Olsen recommends preparing patties by gently pressing the center to create a small depression in one side to assure even cooking. But don’t press or poke the burgers while cooking, in order to preserve the juicy interior. Season with natural salt and freshly ground pepper. Leave the grill uncovered and cook to a minimum internal temperature of 160° F. For six-ounce patties, grill 2-1/2 minutes on the first side and 3 minutes after flipping for a medium burger. Toast split buns on the grill rack for the last 45 to 60 seconds of the cooking time.

Hot Dogs ~ Choose hot dogs that are produced by sustainable meat companies and do not contain any fillers, byproducts or additives, like MSG or nitrates. Or, skip the meat altogether and try a vegetarian soy dog.

Veggies ~ The key is to use locally grown, sustainably raised/organic fruits and vegetables. Natural flavors come through from produce picked within a day or so of eating, pre-empting the need for many seasonings or sauces. Just brush on some extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle on natural salt and fresh-ground pepper to taste to enjoy both favorites and exotic veggies straight from the grill. Vegetables don’t need the same high heat that meat does, so it’s best to cook them over medium heat toward the sides of the grill.

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Ginger-Garlic Sauce Makes about 1½ cups

This basic marinade is your jumping-off point for a host of variations. Any leftover sauce can be refrigerated in a tightly sealed container.

2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 green onion, white part only, minced 6 tbsp low-sodium organic soy sauce ¼ cup rice wine or sake 2 tbsp lemon juice ¼ cup rice vinegar 1½ tbsp sesame oil Mix all ingredients in a small container. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Apricot-Ginger Glaze

Use the ginger-garlic sauce recipe, but replace the rice wine, lemon juice and rice vinegar with ¾ cup apricot jam. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 minutes, whisking steadily.

Shrimp and Fruit Kabobs Serves 6. Serve with noodles.

1 lb large raw shrimp, shelled and deveined 1½ cups apricot-ginger sauce as glaze, divided 3 medium plums, pitted and cut in half 3 medium red Bartlett pears or 3 fresh peaches, pitted and cut into quarters 1 small pineapple, skinned and cut into 1-inch chunks 1. Combine shrimp and 1 cup glaze in a large bowl and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

2. Remove shrimp from glaze. Alternately, thread shrimp, plums, pears or peaches, and pineapple onto six 15-inch skewers, leaving about 1/8-inch between each piece to allow even cooking.

3. Preheat grill to medium. Grill shrimp kabobs, turning occasionally, until shrimp turns opaque throughout and fruit is browned and tender; it takes about 8 to 10 minutes. Baste with remaining glaze during the last 3 minutes of cooking.

Recipes by Ying Chang Compestine, author, Secrets from the Healthy Asian Kitchen.

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Soldiers and

Soul Loss

By Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D.

It has been unfashionable for veterans returning home from war to talk about the effect their experiences have had on them. Most men have turned to silence to deal with the trauma of their experience on the battlefield.

The effect this silence has on their personal life, their family life and the society in which they live is often minimized or completely disregarded.

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n Greece, it was understood that the spirits of the warriors returning from war had been exposed to unmentionable degradation. Healing temples dotted the Greek countryside, where soldiers could go after returning home to undergo what was called a “sleep cure,” which likely involved altered state work.

Hypnosis, a Greek word for the state of sleep, was probably one of the main instruments for creating this altered state.

There are many ways to induce the altered state in which these sleep cures can take place. In traditional hypnosis, suggestions in the form of relaxing words help the subject move out of the usual conscious and into a state of mind where material that is usually held in the subconscious can emerge.

Joseph Breuer, one of Freud’s teachers, rekindled the Greek technique of using the hypnotic state to help a patient revisit incidents or material held in the subconscious mind with hypnosis.

Without realizing it, he was tapping

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into an ancient model of healing contained within Shamanism.

Shamanism is probably the oldest form of healing on the planet. Shaman is a Tungus word meaning “he who knows.” The shaman understands how the world of the spirit interacts with the world of the material. From the symptoms of post-traumatic stress, it is clear that something invisible is making the veteran’s actions in the visible world out of sync with what is happening around him. The shaman specializes in working in the world of the unseen to affect phenomena on a visible, material level. The shaman peers into what is not known by the patient, or what is unconscious to the patient, and makes adjustments on that level to relieve suffering.

In Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanism, the subject may be assisted into an altered state of mind by either of these methods. The goal is to help the subject enter an altered state and to step into relationship with parts of

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himself that have been blocked from view by conscious-mind defenses. Such defenses might take the form of dictums men adapt to block out overwhelming emotion such as “take it like a man.”

Many symptoms of dysfunction remain on the conscious mind level when strong emotional response is repressed. Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanism use methods to help relieve symptoms such as sleeplessness startle reactions, panic, depression and addiction. To understand how this type of healing can take place, we can examine the shamanic view of how symptoms of post-traumatic stress indicate imbalance on a spirit level.

In Shamanism, there are three main causes for this imbalance: power loss, soul loss and energetic interference.

We will focus on soul loss. Soul loss is viewed as one of the primary causes of physical, mental and emotional illness.

In soul loss, it is understood that when a person is exposed to a traumatic event, there is an effort on the part of the spirit or soul to get away from the event that is happening on a physical level.

With soul loss, the part that has tried to escape from the trauma can often get stuck in the trauma. The rest of the personality continues to evolve and interact in the world, but there is a part that remains, in shamanic terms, “outside of time.” In shamanic healing, the shaman, in an altered state of consciousness, travels outside of time to the

place where the event occurred and retrieves this part of the self that is caught there and returns it to the patient. This return usually relieves symptoms.

In Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanism, the subject is taught how to become his own shaman. In Depth Hypnosis, through hypnotic induction and regression techniques, the subject returns to the place of trauma, changes his relationship to it and returns to a sense of empowerment and well being as a result. In Applied Shamanism, the subject travels with his form of spiritual guidance to the source of the trauma and recovers the part of his soul that had been lost. In both cases, working on the level of spirit mitigates mental, physical and emotional symptoms.

The equipment and supplies required for this kind of mission are very different from those required on the battlefield. The first element is the acknowledgement of that invisible part of the self that is suffering. The second is the willingness to accept and look deeply into the heart of the damage that has been done. The veteran must put aside any idea that he has abandoned his duty by recognizing his pain or that he has let his country down by acknowledging that something is amiss.

He must put aside any idea that he has ceased to be a man by acknowledging that he has lost something. This, in itself, is a very difficult hurdle for many veterans to overcome.

The willingness to be present with his own pain can be one of the hardest battles that any veteran fights. Navigating through the minefields of denial, shame, confusion, misapprehension and fear require courage that matches what is required on any battlefield. The process of soul retrieval provides tools and possibilities that give the veteran a fighting chance.

Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanism are two forms of healing created and adapted into western context by Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D. Dr. Gucciardi is the founding director of the Foundation of the Sacred Stream, a non-profit organization and resource center where she offers trainings in Depth Hypnosis, Applied Shamanism, Buddhist Psychology Studies and Integrated Energy Medicine.

For information, visit SacredStream.org.

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Natural Ways to Quiet Snoring

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noring can interfere with any couple’s rest, but a recent article published in the Mayo Clinic newsletter offers good news if the snoring is due to ordinary causes not linked to the more serious condition of sleep apnea, a serious health concern in which breathing stops during sleep.

Counselors suggest six natural ways to reduce snoring or eliminate it altogether: n Avoid alcohol ~ Alcohol consumption

can cause excessive muscle relaxation in the tongue, mouth and soft palate, causing them to sag into the airway. Avoiding alcohol for at least four hours before bedtime may help. n Lose weight ~ Extra bulk may constrict airways, contributing to snoring. n Relieve nasal obstruction ~ Adhesive nasal strips or saline nasal sprays can help

reduce nasal obstruction and congestion that contribute to snoring. n Change sleep positions ~ For those who sleep on their backs, the tongue can

sag and narrow the airway during sleep. A physician can suggest techniques to learn how to sleep comfortably in other positions. n Stop smoking ~ Smoking is associated with an increased risk of snoring. People

who stop smoking have a lower rate of snoring. n Try assistive devices ~ The most effective treatment for snoring is a continu-

ous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. It delivers pressurized air through a mask, keeping the upper airway open during sleep. If a person has difficulty wearing a mask at bedtime, an oral appliance supplied by a specially trained dentist or orthodontist can help keep the throat open.

Though most snoring is harmless, snorers should consult a doctor to rule out sleep apnea.

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ased on prolific research, experts generally agree that diet plays a key role in reducing the risk of prostate cancer. They recommend eating foods low in fat, keeping portions of meat and dairy small and avoiding highly processed or charcoaled meats, while loading up on fruits and vegetables.

The kinds of produce identified as having anticancer properties include tomatoes, papaya, cantaloupe, cauliflower and broccoli. Drinking green tea also helps, as it contains an active compound that prevents and curbs the progression of prostate cancer.

In addition, various studies propose vitamin E, zinc and selenium as aids in reducing the risk of this type of cancer.

Plant oils, nuts and seeds are naturally rich sources of vitamin E. Zinc is abundant in pumpkin seeds and oysters. Brown rice and whole grains supply selenium.

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WHAT WORKS: Dr. Oz’ 25 Greatest Men’s Health Tips

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atients are among my best teachers.

They’ve taught me how to communicate clearly—and how to live a better life. On The Dr. Oz Show, I’ve learned that once people are emotionally involved, change happens quickly, especially if they feel that their behavior is letting loved ones down.

Large-scale change seems daunting. We want simple routines that we can automatically follow.

Adopt some of the steps described here, which work for me and that anyone can do, and you will like your life more in just a couple of weeks. Plus, you’ll live longer.

2: Don’t Skip Breakfast Eating fiber in the morning means less hunger late in the afternoon, when you’re most likely to feel tired and gorge yourself on sugar. My morning dose comes from steel-cut oatmeal, usually mixed with raisins, walnuts and flaxseed oil. An early start on eating also keeps your metabolism more active throughout the day; breakfast eaters are thinner than people who just rush out the door.

3: Hit the Sack Jay and Dave are funny, but they’re not worth the strain on your system. Seven hours of sleep a night not only helps you live longer, it also lowers your stress, sharpens your memory and reduces cravings for pants-splitting foods. Set a bedtime and stick to it. My target is 10:30 p.m. I record the late shows and then watch them the next day as I pedal a stationary bike.

1: Roll on the Floor Laughing Laughing not only eases stress, promotes social bonding and lowers blood pressure; it may also boost your immune system. So bring some humor into your life, whether it’s through friends, a television show or something else that tickles your funny bone.

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4: Admire Your Work

Don’t be so trigger-happy with the flusher.

Turn around and take a look at your poop, which speaks volumes about your gut and overall health. Poop should be smooth and Sshaped, like your colon. If it comes out too lumpy, or drops into the bowl like marbles, you’re constipated; increase your fiber and water intake.

5: Don’t Pamper Your Bad Back

Even if you’re hunched over in agony, spending more time in bed will only make a bad back worse. The latest research shows that bed rest weakens back muscles and prolongs the suffering. Married men with this problem may suffer more than single men because they’re tempted to lie back and enjoy all the pampering they receive. The best solution is to get up, take a pain reliever and be a soldier.

6: Taste the Colors

Foods with bright, rich colors are packed with flavonoids and carotenoids, powerful compounds that bind with the damaging free radicals in your body, lowering inflammation. Eat nine fistfuls of colorful fruits and vegetables each day and you’ll reap the benefits without having to give up other foods. Whenever I shop the produce aisle, I’m reminded that these foods are often more powerful than the drugs sold in pharmacies. My favorites are arugula and blueberries.

7: Brushing is Not Enough If you plan to spend your later years eating more than yogurt and apple sauce, invest in some floss. No matter how thoroughly or long you brush your teeth, you’re missing a good portion of their total surface. That’s like washing one armpit after a workout. But the dangers of skipping floss go beyond hygiene: The bacteria that linger can increase your risk of heart disease.

8: Take a Deep Belly Breath

Do this anywhere, anytime. Push out your bellows and suck air through your nose until your lungs are full. They’ll fill with nitric oxide, a chemical found in the back of your nose that opens up blood vessels. The dose of oxygen will make you feel happier and more alert.

This is my secret technique for calming down in the face of challenges.

9: Join a Yoga Class

Yoga is the most important exercise of my daily routine.

Being surrounded by beautiful women in spandex should be reason enough to join a class, but if you need more motivation, consider this: Yoga eases stress, lowers blood pressure, slows heart rate and increases flexibility.

There’s nothing mystical about it. Loosening your muscles will make them more adaptable, so you may be less likely to injure yourself playing sports. Sure, some of the poses may look ridiculous, but that’s for a reason. Yoga can reach and work muscles that are ignored during routine sports and daily life. My favorite maneuver is the sun salutation.

10: Don’t Be an Island

Ever wonder why women live longer than men?

One major reason is that they form tight networks and actually talk about their problems. If you face life’s stresses alone, you will make yourself older. With another person’s love and support, the inner aging associated with stress can be reduced.

11: Avoid Fad Diets

The secret to weight loss is not to avoid carbs, fats, yellow foods, solid foods or foods that start with the letter G. The real trick is to lower your daily intake by about 100 calories.

You’ll hardly notice, but it’ll add up to a loss of about 10 pounds in a year. Calorie restriction has been shown to lengthen life (in rats and monkeys). I cut back once a year to reset my appetite and taste buds. Healthy foods taste great afterwards.

12: Be a Smart Patient

Professionals can help keep you in good health, but the responsibility ultimately falls on you. Seek a second opinion before undergoing any medical procedure, because 30 percent of the time, that opinion will change the diagnosis or plan.

Keep a written medical history and educate yourself about any family problems. You might even consider signing onto Microsoft HealthVault or Google Health, so your files would be accessible in case you find yourself in trouble away from home. natural awakenings

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13: Lose the Beer Belly

Most men fasten their belts below their waists. It’s just another way of avoiding the truth about their gut. Grab a tape measure and put it around your body at the level of your belly button. That number should be less than half your height. For my six-foot, one-inch frame, for example, I need to keep my waist under 36.5 inches. If avoiding heart attacks and diabetes isn’t enough motivation to eliminate that gut, consider this: For every point your body mass index is over 25, your testosterone drops 3 percent, which isn’t very manly.

14: Go Green

I drink green tea three times a day.

It’s packed with heart-boosting and cancer-stopping polyphenols that black tea doesn’t offer. These beneficial chemicals are lost when it’s fermented. Green tea also delivers a boost of alertness, but from a smaller dose of caffeine than black tea.

Green tea can even fight dandruff, although only if you pour the cooled tea directly onto your scalp.

15: Sweat Until You’re Wet

If you can work up a sweat for just one hour a week, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including a reduced risk of heart attack, better mood and lower blood pressure. I like interval training on the elliptical, with 15 pull-ups and 15 dips after every 10 minutes. Your muscles will become more efficient, so you’ll have more stamina for more enjoyable activities that also work up a sweat.

17: Have as Much Sex as Possible

If a 50-something man could have sex 700 times a year, the exercise and stress reduction would make him look and feel years younger. I wouldn’t recommend quitting your day job in order to hit that number—but what’s the harm in trying? The next time your loved one says she has a headache, tell her she’s literally killing you. It works for me.

18: Know Your Numbers, then Aim Lower

Take the part of your brain dedicated to your local steak house’s phone number and reassign it to your heart’s vital signs. These include blood pressure (which ideally should be below 115 over 75), LDL cholesterol (under 100), resting heart rate (under 70), and fasting blood sugar (under 100). If your numbers aren’t ideal, change your diet until they improve.

19: Add Some Weights

Just 30 minutes twice a week spent lifting weights can build significant muscle mass. What’s more, working all that muscle burns tons of calories, making it a great way to lose your gut, too.

Don’t have weights? Try lifting yourself: Pull-ups are the most valuable muscle-building exercises I do. Trainer Bob Greene pointed out to me that pull-ups work the back, pecs, arms and belly all at once. Because you’re lifting yourself, you’ll think twice before eating that doughnut, because you’ll just have to lift it later. A simple setup in a door frame is convenient and inexpensive.

20: Grab Your Nuts

16: Save Some Money

Most people rank personal finance as their number one stressor, usually because they feel powerless about it. Stress not only shortens lives, it also drives people to habits like smoking, drinking or binge eating. Keep some money in a special bank account, safe from your lust for a new television, and you’ll establish an emotional comfort zone with major health benefits.

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Nuts are among the best sources of healthful fats and protein around. I keep a bag of walnuts in my fridge and use their massive dose of omega-3 fatty acids to boost my brainpower while I see patients. Half of a handful eaten about 30 minutes before a meal will temper your appetite and help you avoid the drive-thru.

21: No, Seriously, Grab Your Nuts

Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men ages 15 to 35, but it’s usually curable if caught early enough. I strongly urge you to grab your testicles and check them for bumps at least once a month. Each testicle should feel smooth and slightly soft, and one should hang slightly lower than the other, like two avocados (which, in Aztec, actually means “testicles”) growing on a tree.

22: Hit the Dance Floor

Crosswords and card games aren’t the only way to keep a brain razor sharp.

It turns out that any kind of dancing with complex moves is stimulating enough to give neurons a workout.

Even the simplest moves provide some physical exercise. So don’t be such a wallflower on your next night out. As a bonus, dancing may help you with tip number 17.

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24: Learn to Cook

Do you think you know how much butter goes into preparing those mashed potatoes at a restaurant? You’re probably off by half. If you can cook, you not only save money, but also gain control over what goes into your meals. Plus, for most women, a man who knows how to cook is as sexy as one who stars in movies. I have trouble boiling water.

Thankfully, I’m already married.

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Tub Full of Toxins: Dirty Side of the Personal Care Industry

By Valerie Cookson-Botto

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soothing soak in the tub or a purifying facial can be wonderful ways to bring wellness to our inner and outer being, but recent studies have shown that understanding what is in your personal care products can be essential to protecting your health.

According to a survey conducted by the Environmental Working Group and Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, the average woman uses a dozen personal care products containing 168 chemicals ingredients every day. Men use about six products containing 85 chemicals. According to The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, “Major loopholes in U.S. federal law allow the $50 billion cosmetics industry to put unlimited amounts of chemicals into personal care products with no required testing, no monitoring of health effects and inadequate labeling requirements. In fact, cosmetics are among the least-regulated products on the market.” Ingredients in personal care products enter the body through absorption by the skin, inhalation through the nose and mouth, and ingestion as we lick our lips. Many pollutants are absorbed like a sponge and reside in our fat tissues and major organs. This is what is now being referred to as our body burden.

Thanks to work by organizations such as the Environmental Working Group (EWG) and Environmental Defence Canada, research is now able to establish the presence of toxic pollutants from personal care products in the human body.

Rick Smith, Executive Director of Environmental Defence Canada and co-author of Slow Death by Rubber Duck: The Secret Danger of Everyday Things, found levels of Triclosan (a common antimicrobial and registered pesticide by the EPA) increased 3,000 times higher in his body after using six personal care products with Triclosan over a 48 hour period of time.

In the first ever measurement of human exposure to phthalates (a scent stabilizer used in fragrances and synthetic perfumes) the Center for Disease Control and Prevention found high levels in every one of the 289 people tested.

With over 10,000 chemical ingredients used in the personal care industry, being an ingredient detective can seem daunting. There are a few simple ways to limit exposure to the most harmful ingredients, while still enjoying a soak in the tub.

Go for fewer products. The more products used on a daily basis, the more likely we are to expose ourselves to

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harmful ingredients and increase our body burden.

Choose food grade certified organic personal care products.

USDA or other government certifications are a third party assurance that there are no harmful synthetic ingredients. To be USDA food grade organic, a personal care product must have 95% certified organic ingredients and no synthetics.

Check a product’s level of safety with the EWG Skin Deep Database at CosmeticsDatabase.com. It is a simple way to find out what is in a product how it ranks in regards to its safety.

Avoid products with parabens, phthalates, DMDM hydantoin, fragrance triclosan, sodium lauryl/laureth sulfate, toluene, formaldehyde, PEGs, and anything with “glycol” or “methyl”

The good news is that we are at a crossroad where many positive factors are at play to improve the safety of our personal care products. There is a strong awareness at the public and governmental level. The Kid Safe Chemical Act is working to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) of 1976 and ensure that chemicals are safe for children, who are most vulnerable, before they go on the market.

New products are being created using green chemistry that are non-toxic from the raw materials through production, consumption and back into the environment. Certified organic personal care products are now a viable alternative.

Consumers can now find better, healthier, and more sustainable choices both in and out of the tub.

Valerie Cookson-Botto is a lecturer on the subject of nontoxic living and is an organic personal care specialist. She shares healthy, organic options with people through her business, Better Choices. Better Choices offers seminars, organic spa parties, and private home changeovers. For information call 410-954-8551, email BetterChoices@ymail.com or visit MiBetterChoices.com or Better-Choices.info.

Sources: Environmental Working Group EWG.org Environmental Defence Canada, EnvironmentalDefenceCanada.ca Slow Death by Rubber Duck: The Secret Danger of Everyday Things By Rick Smith and Bruce Lourie, Counterpoint, 2009 Not Just A Pretty Face: The Ugly side of the Beauty Industry

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your body mechanics and position– especially posture. How does core stability fit in here?

Core stability training targets the muscles deep within the abdomen which connect to the spine, pelvis and shoulders, which assist in the maintenance of good posture and provide the foundation for all arm and leg movements.

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“Conflict creates stress and addictions, like [to] alcohol, food, work, sex and drugs,” says Yogi Amrit Desai, founder of Kripalu Yoga. “Addictions are antidotes that provide a temporary escape from the stress-producing, conflictcreating reactions you have about what you are doing, where you are going and who you are with. Addiction, which is only an effect, occurs when you continue to use inappropriate external resources to reduce stress and restore a sense of balance, while failing to resolve the cause of the stress hidden in the unconscious.”

Desai further explains how the body’s own homeostasis works to naturally regulate the internal polarities of tension and relaxation. However, when the amount of tension exceeds what can be balanced by relaxation, people call the unresolved tension stress.

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“But, when our thoughts are free from stressful emotional feelings, they naturally pass like clouds without leaving footprints in our biology,” counsels Desai, whose approach to Ayurveda is designed to solve addictions by resolving internal causes of stress.

“Shift your focus inward to your inner source, instead of reaching for external distractions; go within to resolve any excess tension and all surface symptoms will begin to erode,” advises Desai, who points out that addictions prevent us from connecting to

the innermost core of our being. With the release of unconscious, stress-producing conflicts, an individual naturally becomes more securely established in their core self; thus, their life force is freed to activate and accelerate the power of pranic healing.

Ayurveda, a holistic health system and sister science of yoga, works from the outside in; yoga works from the inside out. Yoga physically initiates an unfolding of the spirit and a consequent transformation. Ayurveda initiates the same process, beginning with in-depth purification of body and mind.

Ayurvedic treatments such as diet, nutritional herbs and an herbal detoxification process known as panchakarma, as well as meditation, not only work hand-inhand to create a shift on a physical level, they also remove unconscious blocks that create chronic stress.

Desai’s approaches to yoga and ayurvedic treatments are focused on working on subtle pranic levels of healing. Ayurvedic treatments are geared towards restoring energetic balance, according to an individual’s physical and psychological constitution, which are considered to be interrelated and interactive. Healthful herbs and recommended lifestyle changes are precisely tailored to an individual’s primary psycho-physiological constitutional type— vata, which controls movement; pitta, which rules metabolism; or kapha, which controls structure. This approach determines an effective program of diet, exercise and other regular measures vital for maintaining inner balance and reducing stress.

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ause for a moment. Take and feel a deep inhalation and exhalation. Take notice of how that breath affected you, perhaps in the body, mind or maybe you can’t put your finger on it. You’ve just experienced pranayama!

Pranayama is a blend of the Sanskrit words, Prana (meaning life force/energy) and Yama (meaning to control or restrain). Pranayama may sound mysterious and complicated, yet is simply the art and science of breathing with the intention of controlling our life energy. Pranayama methods are used on their own or combined with movement or postures to balance and calm, lift energy levels or as a tool of inner focus. Pranayama techniques vary greatly and may include alternate nostril breathing, breath retention, sound and repetitive movement.

The following pranayama practices can be experienced by virtually anyone.

Both techniques can be combined and provide a sense of calm while oxygenating the blood and promoting a complete exchange of air in the lungs. Practice by sitting up tall and breathe through the nose. Allow each inhale and exhale to be of equal length, steady and smooth. One breath flows into the next with no pause between. As you breathe remember the Buddha’s simple instructions: “Breathing in, know that you are breathing in. Breathing out, know that you are breathing out.”

Dirgha Pranayama: Three-part, long or complete breath.

Inhale, filling the lungs completely. Draw your breath to the bottom of your lungs, then move the breath into the middle part of the lungs/chest. Finally, move your breath into the upper chest heart area.

Exhale, emptying the lungs completely in reverse. Release the breath from the upper part of the chest, the middle chest, then softly draw the navel in at the bottom of the breath.

As you inhale you will feel the belly fill like a balloon, the rib cage will open and expand and the heart and collarbones will lift slightly. With the exhalation, you will feel the air release from the upper chest, ribs soften and the abdominal muscles contract as the navel moves in.

Ujjayi Pranayama: Ocean sounding, victorious or “Darth Vader” breath.

The Ujjayi breath is invaluable in a yoga practice, allowing students to further turn their attention inward and focus on the present. To practice, create a slight constriction in the back of the throat, allowing the breath to glide over the back of the throat, creating the sound of the ocean. The sensation in the throat will be the same as when you are fogging a mirror or glasses. Start with the Dirgha breath then add the Ujjayi breath. Practice for five minutes, adding a few minutes each day, or when needed.

Chris Belanger teaches Kripalu yoga, Laughter Yoga and most recently, Yoga Nidra, throughout RI. For more information, visit wholeofthemoonyoga.com.

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EVOLUTION Bodywork and Nutrition 685 Metacom Ave EvolutionRI.com • 401-396-9331

Synergy Power Yoga 32 Bay Spring Avenue SynergyPowerYoga.com • 401-289-0966

Yoga Spirit 95 Bay View Ave YogaSpiritRI.com 401-965-8074

Aull Pilates and Movement Studio 259 Thames St. UltimatePilatesBristol.com 401-253-3811

burrillville

Cumberland

Bristol

EAST GREENWICH Pilates West Bay 5 Division St., Bldg D, 2nd floor PilatesWestBay.com 401-261-4137

Johnston Unique Total Body 190 Putnam Pike UniqueTotalBody.com • 401-233-2348

Lincoln Rhode Island Pilates Studio 85 Industrial Circle, Ste 209 RIPilatesStudio.com • 401-335-3099

Pawtucket Jen McWalters Pilates Studio 1005 Main St, Ste 111 PilatesJen.com • 401-475-0084

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Healing in Harmony Wellness Center 712 Putnam Pike Suites 7&8 HealinginHarmonyWellness.com 401-567-8855

East Greenwich Absolute Fitness 2727 South County Trail AbsolutFit.com • 401-884-0330

Cranston

CORE Fitness Center 5600 Post Rd CoreFitness.us • 401-886-4700

Dr Lakshyan Schanzer 1215 Reservoir Ave BodyMindRI.com • 401-369-8115

Sundance Therapies 410 Main St SundanceTherapiesRI.com • 401-398-0786

Iyengar Yoga Source 2170 Broad St LindaDicarlo.com • 401-461-6665 Santosha Yoga Studio and Holistic Center 14 Bartlett Ave YogaAtSantosha.com • 401-780-9809 Studio Exhale 1263 Oaklawn Ave StudioExhale.com • 401-383-0839

east providence Positive New Beginnings 873 Waterman St PositiveNewBeginnings.com • 401-432-7195

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Yoga Connect 1226 Mendon Rd YogaConnectsus.com • 401-333-5007

Chepachet

Eyes of the World Yoga Center

295-5002

The Yoga Studio of Blackstone River Valley 99 Pound Rd at the Zen Center TheYogaStudioBRV.com • 401-658-4802

Healing Heart Yoga at the Burrillville Community Recreation Center 50 Lodge Road HealingHeartYoga.net • 401-578-4162

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Foster One Yoga Center 142 A Danielson Pike Youphoria.biz • 401-368-YOGA

Johnston Unique Total Body 190 Putnam Pike UniqueTotalBody.com • 401-233-2348

One hour group sessions of guided interactive laughter and relaxation.

No traditional yoga postures.

Group Building, Family Fun, Fundraisers, Senior Groups Private and Public Sessions Available Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Kripalu Yoga Teacher

Portsmouth

Lincoln

Providence Eyes of the World Yoga Center 1 Park Row InnerHappiness.com • 401-295-5002

Middletown

Motion Center for Yoga, Dance and Massage Therapy 111 Chestnut St MotionCenter.com • 401-654-6650

Grace Yoga 35 Weaver Rd GraceYoga.org • 401-667-2800

401-261-7242

All That Matters 315 Main Street AllThatMatters.com • 401-782-2126 The Yoga Loft 16 Cutler St., #106 YogaLoftRI.com • 401-245-0881

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Warwick Serenity Yoga 21 College Hill Road SerenityYogaRI.com 401-615-3433

RI’s largest and most stunning yoga studio everything NEW Conveniently located on the RI/MA state line Finally, affordable classes between $5 and $15 All levels of Vinyasa yoga, meditation, family yoga, kirtan and workshops Portuguese and Spanish-Accessible Classes Free Parking

The Journey Within 1645 Warwick Ave, Ste 224 BodyinActionRI.com • 401-215-5698 Village Wellness Center 422 Post Rd VillageWellnessCenter.com • 401-941-2310 West Shore Wellness 2077 West Shore Rd WestShoreWellness.com • 401--734-9355

…practice somewhere beautiful! www.shri-studio.com / 21 Broad Street Rhode Island Edition

Wakefield

Warren

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Tenth Gate Center for Yoga and Meditation 1016 East Main Rd TenthGateYogaCenter.com • 401-683-9642

Sunsalutations 840 Smithfield Ave, Ste 303 Sunsalutations.org • 401-632-7254

North Kingstown

wholeofthemoonyoga.com

Shri Studio 21 Broad St Shri-Studio.com

Yoga with Lora 1665 Hartford Ave, 2nd Floor Multiple Locations Yogawithlora.com • 401-829-9148

Innerlight Center for Yoga 850 Aquidneck Ave InnerLightYoga.com • 401-849-3200

Chris Belanger, RYT

Breathing Time Yoga 541 Pawtucket Ave BreathingTimeYoga.com 401-421-9876

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Whole of the Moon Yoga Multiple Locations Chris Belanger, RYT WholeoftheMoonYoga.com • 401-261-7242

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Monday, June 7

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

Shamanic Journey Group – 7-8:45pm. Build and maintain your journey practice to access inner guidance. Knowledge of how to journey is required.

Bring a journal and blanket. If you would like to learn how to journey, private sessions are available. Kindly register. $10. Katharine Rossi, Mill at Shady Lea, North Kingstown. 401-245-0398.

ArcheOfSpirit.com.

Wednesday, June 2

Saturday, June 5

Netwalking at Goddard State Park – 8-9am.

Come engage in business networking while you get your daily exercise enjoying the beauty of Greenwich Cove’s beach, fields, and woods. Meet at beach parking lot. Educational component included.

Detailed info on website. $5 suggested donation.

Wendy Fachon, 1095 Ives Rd, East Greenwich.

401-529-6830. NetwalkRI.com.

Health & Wellness Fit Day – 9am-1pm. Try Zumba, Cardio Kick, Hip Hop and Yoga. Participate in raffles, enjoy refreshments, or relax in The Journey Within. Gather information about Personal Training, Massage Therapy, Reiki, and Meditation.

Call for class information. Free. B.I.A Fitness, 1639 Warwick Ave, Warwick. 732-2899. BIA-Fitness.

5 Steps to Money Health – 10:30am-5:30pm. Do you have big dreams but feel discouraged by the financial gap between them and where you are? These workshops offer a safe space to begin exploring how to integrate money and meaning in your life, alter financial behaviors that undermine your success, and limit anxiety about your finances. $125/Includes Friday night workshop. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com.

Fort Adams Family Fun Day - 11am-4pm. Games & Activities, Open Market (various vendors), Touch-A-Truck, AEXEOUS, the 12 foot robot, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Food Concessions and more!. Free. Fort Adams, Harrison Ave, Newport.

401-841-0707. FortAdams.com.

Meditation for Beginners – 2-3:30pm. Although not a cure itself, meditation helps manage stress, create inner peace, reduce anxiety, improve sleep, awaken intuition & connect to spirit using techniques such as breath control, creative light visualization & sound. $12/per session or $40/ for 4. Dottie, Under The Sun Meditation Ctr & Bookstore, 31B Bridge St, Newport. 401-339-6092.

UnderTheSunECC.com/meditation.html.

Mandalas for Healing & Self-Expression – 6-8pm.

Come explore how simply creating a Mandala can bring calmness, peace and tranquility to your mind, body & spirit. Class materials included to make one 8” x 8” painted canvas Mandala. Please call ahead so we have enough materials. $15-$20 depends on choice of materials. Dottie, Under The Sun Meditation Ctr & Bookstore, 31B Bridge St, Newport.

401-339-6092. UnderTheSunECC.com/events.htm.

Thursday, June 3 Alternative Medicine and Your Family’s Health – 11:30-12:30pm. Naturopathic Dr Keri Layton and Dr of Acupuncture Ayla Asa Teitelbaum of Chestnut St Wellness Center are teaming up to present a discussion on how alternative medicine can improve and preserve the health and well-being of your family.

Nutrition, vaccinations and the safe use of supplements and herbs will be discussed. Free. East Coast Acupuncture & Herbs, 111 Chestnut St, Providence.

401-437-6633. Eastcoast-Acupuncture.com.

Friday, June 4 A Day of Refreshment for the Body & Mind – 11am-8pm. Changing Lives would like to welcome you to our tranquil space for a reiki/reflexology 10 minute complimentary session. Visit Lorna & Joanne as they introduce themselves to the community.

Free. Changing Lives, 1308 Atwood Ave, Johnston.

401-490-1732. ChangingLives1Breath@yahoo.com.

Introduction to the Labyrinth – 6:30-9pm. Learn the history and mysterious power of this ancient form as it is used to de-stress and inspire participants. $20. Lotus Rising, The Labyrinth Ladies, 73 Columbia St, Fall River, MA 401-847-6551.

TheLabyrinthLadies.com.

The Shaman’s Way of Healing – An Introduction to Healing the Light Body – 7-9pm. Learn the methodology of shamanic energy healing as taught by the Four Winds Society. Explore ways to clear the energy field of negative imprints before they have a chance to express as disease in the body. Suitable for self-healing as well as those in the healing professions. $20. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com.

Spirit Dance RI – 7-10pm. Monthly freestyle shoeless, smoke-and alcohol-free dance event where movers and shakers from Rhode Island and its surrounding areas can come together in the spirit of community, dance, and fun. No partner or experience necessary. Sliding Scale $8-$12. 650 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown. SpiritDanceRI.org.

Sunday, June 6 Patricia Raskin Positive Living News – 12-2pm.

With Co-host Carrie Beers. Craig Martin- author of Elemental Love Styles. Jill Zarin, Gloria Kamen or Lisa Wexler- Secrets of a Jewish Mother. Marcia Spindell. Will Murtha- author 100 Words: Two Hundred Visionaries Share Their Hope for the Future.

Free. Patricia Raskin Positive Living News, 630 AM WPRO, 99.7 FM. PatriciaRaskin.com.

Healing and Wellness Day – 1-5pm. Mini sessions in Chair Massage, Psychic Readings, Reflexology, Seated Reiki, Tarot and Vortex Healing. Stop in anytime to meet our Wellness Advisor and Holistic Coach. Doors open at 12:30 for sign ups. $10/10 minutes. Path 2 Harmony, 133 Old Tower Hill Road, Suite 3, Wakefield. 401-263-1107.

Celiac Support Group of Southeast New England – 1:30-4pm. ‘Hands-on’ pizza and chocolate chip cookies cooking class. Reservations are required.

For more information or to make a reservation, contact Kathi Thiboutot at 401-624-8888. $5/non members Free/members. Kathi Thiboutot/ St Theresas Church, 265 Stafford Rd, Tiverton.

41 Signs Of Hope – 6-7:30pm. Come to hear the amazing stories by Dave Kane, that there really is life after death. Dave lost his son in the Station Club fire, since then he has received many messages.

Truly inspirational, uplifting and humerous. $15.

Dave Kane, 712 Putnam Pike Suite 8, Chepachet.

Healing@cox.net. 401-567-8855.

markyourcalendar tuesday, June 8 Building Bridges Through Networking and Mini-Expo – 5:30-8:30pm. Carpool with 2 or 3 of your friends, or with folks you want to get to know better, and join us for an evening of outstanding networking and great connections!

Sponsored by RI Natural Awakenings, Discover You and Winds of Change. Free.

Terry Wildemann, Success/Wellness Coach, Newport Beach Hotel and Suites, Memorial and Wave Ave., Newport. 401-849-5900.

WindsofChange.biz.

Wednesday, June 9 Netwalking on the Cliff Walk – 8-9am. Come engage in business networking while you get your daily exercise enjoying spectacular ocean views and magnificent mansions. Meet at the end of Narragansett St. Educational component included. Detailed info on website. $5 Suggested Donation. Wendy Fachon, 117 Memorial Blvd, Newport. 401-529-6830.

NetwalkRI.com.

Quit Smoking with Hypnosis – 6:30-8:30pm. With John Panchuk, CHP. CI Certified Hypnotherapist. $39. It’s My Health, 2374 Mendon Rd, Cumberland.

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

Partner Yoga – Opening the Pathway to Presence – 7:30-9pm. Partner yoga is a dynamic way to build strength, flexibility, energy, and balance. Bring a friend, mother, brother, or other, and discover connection through yoga! No yoga experience necessary. $40. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield.

401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com.

Friday, June 11 Movie Night: The Shadow Effect – 6:30-9pm.

Your shadow is the reason you get furious over a friend showing up late, yell at your kids when they have done nothing wrong, and sabotage your own success at the worst possible times. Discover your shadow and reconnect your life. $5. Keys for Intuitive Living, 101 Higginson Ave, Suite 105, Lincoln.

401-305-6888. KeysForIntuitiveLiving.com.

Sacred Silence – A Guided Meditation – 7-8:30pm.

Incorporating silence in our daily lives allows for restoration and healing. This quiet evening will bring us together with others who share the desire to decrease stress and increase harmony; mind, body, spirit and emotions. $10. Adriene Smith, 917A Warwick Ave, Warwick. gladys@heavenly-hugs.com.

401-935-8451.

Entire Makeover & Health Fair – 7-9pm. We invite you to participate in our “Entire Makeover & Health Fair”. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your life and be part of this amazing experience! The Makeover Winner will be announced.

Free. Natural Soultions & DiscoverYou. Providence Place Mall, 1 Providence Place, Providence susan@ inspiringeventsne.com.

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Saturday, June 12 A Holistic Approach to the Self-Treatment of Minor Illnesses – 9am-1pm. Attendees will become familiar with a variety of safe, natural, and effective treatments that may be used to treat minor acute illnesses. There will be an emphasis on homeopathy, with some botanical and functional medicine. $50100. Ocean State Holistic Medical Collaborative, Memorial Hospital, 111 Brewster St, Pawtucket.

401-454-4325.

Introdution to Nondual Healing – 9:30am5:30pm. The elements of a new unitive approach to healing developed by Kabbalist and Buddhist teacher Jinen Jason Shulman. Workshop led by Kathy Bernstein introduces nondual healing, and teaches a healing known as The Healing of Immanenc. $65. Kathy Bernstein, 291 Waterman St., Providence. 401-338-1317.

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – 10:30am-12:30pm. Support group. New beginnings.

Family and friend welcome. Free. East Smithfield Public Library, 50 Esmond St, Smithfield.

Creating Ease in Your Life – Exploring Yoga and Stress Reduction – 10:30am-5:30pm. This retreat day involves gentle yoga and meditation for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike, creative visualization, journaling, and deep progressive relaxation (yoga nidra). Consider bringing a friend or family. $89. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com.

Holistic Healing Mini Sessions – 11am-2pm. Curious about Reiki, Intuitive Readings, Chair Massage or any other healing modality we offer? You can experience a 15-minute mini session for $15. No appointment necessary. Longer sessions available by appointment. $15. Keys for Intuitive Living, 101 Higginson Ave, Suite 105, Lincoln. 401-305-6888.

KeysForIntuitiveLiving.com.

Whole Foods 101 – 12-3pm. Join Tracey Blahy, nutrition counselor at All That Matters, to learn how to incorporate whole grains, beans, veggies, sea vegetables, and natural sweeteners into your diet. A tour of the Alternative Food Co-op is included. $35/40 Day particpants, $45/others. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126.

AllThatMatters.com.

Open House – West Shore Wellness Center Presents: An Afternoon of Reiki & Wellness – 2-4pm.

This event was inspired as a way for people to learn about Reiki and to introduce you to Dianne Claire, who is a gifted Reiki Master and Teacher. She joins our team with many years of spiritual work. Free.

West Shore Wellness, Dianne Claire, 2077 West Shore Rd, Warwick. 401-258-9450.

Sunday, June 13

Magnified Healing® Master-Teacher Workshop – 9:30am-5:30pm. Have you been eager to help others who are struggling? Are you the one having a difficult time right now? This 20-minute daily practice, guided by Kwan Yin, can help. Come learn how to use MH to heal yourself, others & our planet. $150. Heavenly Hugs, 917A Warwick Ave, Warwick. 401-935-8451. Heavenly-Hugs.com/ MagnifiedHealing.

Reiki Level I Certification – 10:30am-4:30pm.

Reiki is an amazing healing modality and once you are attuned to it, you will find yourself using it everyday. You will learn and be attuned to Reiki I. Manual included. Certificate awarded at the end of the class. $135. Keys for Intuitive Living, 101 Higginson Ave, Suite 105, Lincoln. 401-305-6888.

KeysForIntuitiveLiving.com.

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Patricia Raskin Positive Living News – 12-2pm.

With co-host Carrie Beers. George Wein- producer Newport Folk Festival and Newport jazz festival.

Hani Sabbour, MD, Cardiologist, Woonsocket RI. Mary Reynolds- creator MakeADifference.com.

Laurie Nadel, Phd. – co-author Happiness Genes: Unlock the Positive Potential Hidden in Your DNA. Free. Patricia Raskin Positive Living News, 630 AM WPRO, 99.7 FM. PatriciaRaskin.com.

Live Music & Anusara Yoga – 12:30-3pm. You will elevate your vibrational level to a dynamic stillness, “solstice”, by connecting more fully to the vibration within you and the music. We will focus on the magical midline, the powerhouse of divine life force. $45. Ann Casapini & Denise Madden, Innerlight Center for Yoga, 850 Aquidneck Ave. Middletown Commons, Middletown. 401-8493200. InnerlightYoga.com.

Simple Feng Shui to Raise Your Energy – 5-7pm.

Feng Shui Practitioner Dana Duellman introduces Feng Shui techniques to raise your energy & attract more Ch’i into your space. Please call 401-461-3788 to reserve your seat. $25/Includes materials. Innisfree, 18 Post Rd, Warwick. MyPerfectSpace.com.

Monday, June 14 Reiki Share – 6:30-8pm. For Reiki practitioners of any level. This evening is intended to support those who provide support for others. Please join us as we share our experiences with this healing energy and give and receive healing and renewal. $5 donation requested. Adriene Smith, The Wellness Center at Gold Plaza, 917A Warwick Ave, 2nd Floor, Warwick. adriene@angelwhispersri.com. 401-741-2278.

Meet The Doulas Night – 7-8:30pm. Birth and Postpartum Doulas provide a range of services to help and inform families in gentle birth options.

Come learn more about these services and meet many of the Doulas serving in RI. Free. Doulas of Rhode Island (DoRI), Rochambeau Library, 708 Hope St., Providence. doulasri.org/.

Tuesday, June 15 Toxic Tuesday Series – 6:30-8pm. Learn about the health risks in our everyday products, how to reduce the risk and Ava Anderson truly Non-toxic alternatives. Guest speaker and book signing by Lynn Tondat Ruggeri, Ph.D, Sampling, products, door prizes & snacks. Free. Lori Gibson, Neighborhood Guild, 325 Columbia St., Peace Dale. 401-789-7381.

AvaAndersonNonToxic.com/lorigibson.

Wednesday, June 16 Netwalking in Goddard State Park – 8-9am.

Come engage in business networking while you get your daily exercise enjoying the beauty of Greenwich Cove’s beach, fields, and woods. Meet at beach parking lot. Educational component included.

Detailed info on website. $5 Suggested Donation.

Wendy Fachon, Goddard Park, 1095 Ives Rd, East Greenwich. 401-529-6830. NetwalkRI.com.

Wednesday, June 16 The Vitamin D Cure 7-8pm. How the power of this amazing vitamin can change your life. Free. Registration required.

Nutrition One On One, 691 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, MA. docwilink@cs.com. 401-261-8999.

Thursday, June 17 Vegetarian Cooking Demonstration with Emily Gedney – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn about the benefits of a plant-based diet. Receive creative recipes to help spice up your diet. Try some meat alternatives to ensure adequate protein intake for meatless meals. $30. Evolution – Pilates & Nutrition, 685 Metacom Ave, Bristol. 401-396-9331. EvolutionRI.com.

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Vini Yoga Teacher Training Info Session – 7-9pm.

Are you ready to become a yoga teacher, or simply delve more deeply into yoga? Come learn about our 10 month program, meeting 2-3 days a month.

Learn how you can structure yoga classes to meet the unique needs of your students. Free. Karen Lee, 541 Pawtucket Ave 2nd Fl, Pawtucket. 401-421-9876.

BreathingTimeYoga.com.

Friday, June 18 Empowered Women of Wisdom – 7-9pm. This monthly gathering is open to women of all ages and spiritual paths. We meet monthly to learn, nurture each other and enrich our lives with support and understanding. This group is great for spiritual and personal growth. Free. Keys for Intuitive Living, 101 Higginson Ave, Suite 105, Lincoln. 401-305-6888.

KeysForIntuitiveLiving.com.

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

markyourcalendar June 19, July 17, aug 28 5RHYTHMS ® DANCE CLASS! Using music from around the world, we dance through Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness.

Open to all ages, sizes and experience.

Fee is $15.

Blissworks Yoga 228 State Street, New London, CT 06320 203-209-0047 • 5Rhythms.com Margaret@MargaretWagner.com

Saturday, June 19 Vini Yoga Teacher Training Info Session – 1-3pm.

Are you ready to become a yoga teacher, or simply delve more deeply into yoga? Come learn about our 10 month program meeting 2-3 days a month. Learn how to meet the needs of the widest array of students and deepen your experience. Free. Karen Lee, 541 Pawtucket Ave 2nd Fl, Pawtucket. 401-421-9876.

BreathingTimeYoga.com.

Stand In Your Power and Say Yes To Yourself – 1-5pm. Stand in your power and have healthy relationships. When you say yes to yourself you will: create what you want, protect what you value, change what doesn’t work, and learn to love yourself, instead of focusing on others. $65. Pat Hastings, All That Matters Yoga, 315 Main St, Wakefield.

401-284-0545. SimplyaWomanofFaith.com.

Sacred Journey for the Soul : Intuitive Readings and Spiritual Connections – 6:30-8:30pm. Are you feeling lost? Disconnected from you soul? This interactive gallery style gathering is meant to offer intuitive insight, messages from spirit and intuitive readings in a loving and spiritual setting. Reservations required. $25/per person. Keys for Intuitive Living, 101 Higginson Avenue, Suite 105, Lincoln.

401-305-6888. KeysForIntuitiveLiving.com.

Sunday, June 20 Patricia Raskin Positive Living News – 12-2pm.

Co-host Carrie Beers. Hope Van Vleet- Intuitive Feature. Free. Patricia Raskin Positive Living News, 630 AM WPRO, 99.7 FM. PatriciaRaskin.com.

Shamanic Drum Healing – 3:30-5:30pm. Experience the power of the circle and rhythm of the drum to connect with helping spirits to release energy blocks, promote healing, and gain insight. Group format. Kindly Register. $35. Katharine Rossi & Paul DiSegna, Tea Leaf and Tarot, 7 Main St, Wickford. 401-245-0398. ArcheOfSpirit.com.

Summer Solstice Drum Circle – 6-7pm. A drum circle to come together to honor the season and to focus on healing for the community and the earth. Bring drums and rattles, some available for use. For more information visit SacredStream.org.

Donation. Katharine Rossi, Tea Leaf & Tarot, 7 Main St, Wickford. katharine@sacredstream.org.

401-245-0398.

Tuesday, June 22 Shape Up RI: Breathing Time Yoga Team – 7:158:15pm. Join Breathing Time Yoga’s Shape Up RI Team starting tonight for 8-weeks of walking, yoga and healthy living. Weekly support and education meetings, group activities such as yoga nidra for better sleep and eating with ANDI scores. Unlimited yoga 8 wks/$260 or 10% off. Karen Lee, 541 Pawtucket Ave 2nd Fl, Pawtucket. 401-421-9876.

BreathingTimeYoga.com.

Introduction to Yoga for Women 40+ – 7:308:45pm. “Why wait”? Explore yoga in a comfortable, relaxed, non-competitive, supportive environment. This class includes breath work, alignment based foundational poses, deep relaxation and individual attention. Come satisfy your curiosity. $72/6 weeks. Studio Exhale, 1263 Oaklwan Ave, Cranston. 401-383-0839. StudioExhale.com.

Wednesday, June 23 Netwalking – Washington Bike Path – 8-9am.

Start your day on the right foot! Combine a Wake Up Walk with early morning business networking. Meet at Hay St. parking lot in West Warwick.

Detailed info on website. Wear comfy shoes; pack water, and business cards. $5 Suggested Donation.

Wendy Fachon, West Warwick 401-529-6830.

NetwalkRI.com.

Free Lecture Series – 5:30-6:30pm. Join Cynthia Lategan, Doctor of Homeopathy, to learn the basics of homeopathy, what remedies and dosages to take for minor injuries such as cuts and scrapes to more severe injuries that require medical attention. Free.

Alternative Food Co-op, 357 Main St, Wakefield.

401-789-2240. AlternativeFoodCoop.com.

Yoga for Writers Retreat – 5:30-9pm. Learn how to overcome the obstacles to writing -- sore back?

Inner critic? Simply stuck? This unique program, meeting over the next 8 weeks will teach you how to let it flow. Pre-registration required. Early payment discount. $252/8 week series. Aggie Stewart, 541 Pawtucket Ave 2nd Fl, Pawtucket. 401-421-9876.

BreathingTimeYoga.com.

Ascended Masters an Introduction – 6:30-8:30pm.

Who are the Ascended Masters, how do they serve?

Why do we want to work with them? Think what life would be like without Jesus, Buddha, Aphrodite or Merlin? Come learn which Ascended Master is working with you and why. $25. Sara Abernethy, Heavenly Hugs, 917A Warwick Ave, Warwick. gladys@heavenly-hugs.com. 401-935-8451.

Manage Your Weight with Hypnosis – 6:308:30pm. With John Panchuk, CHP, CI Certified Hypnotherapist. $39. It’s My Health, 2374 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-405-0819. Its-My-Health.com.

Age is an issue of mind over matter.

If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.

—Mark Twain

Guest Medium-Paul McDonald – 7-8:30pm. At service of The First Spiritualist Church of Brockton located in Rehoboth. Free. The Anawan Grange, Intersections of Rt 44 & Rt 18, Rehoboth, MA. FirstSpiritualistChurch.com.

Saturday, June 26 Healing Mother Earth Workshop – 1pm. Linda Hogan, a shamanic healer will lead a Meditation to connect you to Spirit through Nature. There will be a ceremony to honor mother Earth in the woods, so please dress appropriately. Drums will be included, or bring your own, or any other instruments. Please call to reserve, for the address, and more information. Healing Hearts, 1542 Main St, West Warwick.

401-615-2423. HealingHeartsRI.com.

Introduction to Kettlebells – 3-4pm. Get started here. Learn basic techniques, form, and the science behind it. Make it a total body program or take home a few tips to liven up your current workout. Free. AA Fitness, 1102 Pontiac Ave, Cranston. 401-474-7982.

AAPersonalFitness.com.

Sunday, June 27 Patricia Raskin Positive Living News – 12-2pm.

Co-host Carrie Beers. Norma Pimenta- author Smiling Eyes: A Cheerleading Coach’s Personal Victory.

Paula Marshall, Success Feature, author Finding the Soul of Big Business. Elaine Cassinelli- Founder Cass & Co, the premier nanny, domestic and household staffing agency in New England. Free. Patricia Raskin Positive Living News, 630 AM WPRO, 99.7 FM. PatriciaRaskin.com.

planahead wednesday, July 7 What is Integrated Energy Medicine? – 5:306:30pm. A Free Talk with Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D. Lotus Rising Center, 73 Columbia St, Fall River, MA. 508-676-0073. SacredStream.org.

Soul Retrieval and Power Retrieval – 7:309:30pm. Healing Techniques in Shamanic Practice. With Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D. Free Talk.

Breathing Time Yoga, 541 Pawtucket Ave, Pawtucket. 401-421-9876. SacredStream.org.

Friday, July 9 Introduction to the Shamanic Journey – 5-10pm. Also July 10th 9am – 3 pm. Early registration by June 9th/$225 or $250/after.

Foundation of the Sacred Stream, SunRose Farm, 495 Gilbert Stuart Rd, Saunderstown.

415-333-1434. SacredStream.org.

Saturday, July 10 Applied Shamanism Immersion Weekend – 5-10pm. Also July 11th from 10am – 9pm, and July 12 from 5pm – 10pm. Early registration

by June 10th/$650 or $695/after. Foundation of the Sacred Stream, SunRose Farm, 495 Gilbert Stuart Rd, Saunderstown. 415-333-1434.

SacredStream.org.

Tuesday, July 13

Monday, June 28 Shamanic Journey Group – 7-8:45pm. Build and maintain your journey practice to access inner guidance. Knowledge of how to journey is required.

Bring a journal and blanket. If you would like to learn how to journey, private sessions are available.

Kindly register. $10. Katharine Rossi, 578 Wood St, Bristol. 401-245-0398. ArcheOfSpirit.com.

Wednesday, June 30 Netwalking in Goddard State Park – 8-9am.

Come engage in business networking while you get your daily exercise enjoying the beauty of Greenwich Cove’s beach, fields, and woods. Meet at beach parking lot. Educational component included.

Detailed info on website. $5 Suggested Donation.

Wendy Fachon, 1095 Ives Rd, East Greenwich.

401-529-6830. NetwalkRI.com.

Guest Medium Verleen Eldridge – 7-8:30pm. At services for the First Spiritualist Church of Brockton located in Rehoboth. Free. At The Anawan Grange, Intersections of Rt 44 & Rt 118, Rehoboth, MA. FirstSpiritualistChurch.com.

Relationships III: Healing Our Inner Selves – 5-10pm. Also July 14th. Early registration

by June 13th/$325 or $350/after. Foundation of the Sacred Stream, SunRose Farm, 495 Gilbert Stuart Rd, Saunderstown. 415-333-1434.

SacredStream.org.

Thursday, July 15 Working with Dreams – 5-10pm. Early registration by June 15th/$150 or $175/after. Foundation of the Sacred Stream, SunRose Farm, 495 Gilbert Stuart Rd, Saunderstown. 415-333-1434.

SacredStream.org.

Friday, July 16 Integrated Energy Medicine Immersion Workshop – 6-10pm. July 17th and 18th, 10am – 7pm. Early registration by June 16th/$650 or $695/after. Foundation of the Sacred Stream, SunRose Farm, 495 Gilbert Stuart Rd, Smithfield. 415-333-1434. SacredStream.org.

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ongoingcalendar Sunday EveryBody’s Yoga – 9-10:15am. This class focuses on yoga postures, breathing techniques and abdominal/core work to stretch and strengthen your body and relieve overall tension. All levels class where postures are modified according to each students ability. $48/6 classes, $10 walk in. Burrillville Community Recreation Center, (Beckwith-Bruckshaw Lodge), 50 Lodge Rd, Pascoag. 401-578-4162.

HealingHeartYoga.net.

Kripalu Yoga – 10-10:45am. A community class emphasizing body and breath awareness. Gentle yoga postures, breathing and relaxation. Certified Instructor: Liz Marsis. Free. Mediator, 50 Rounds Ave, Providence. 401-941-3070.

Gentle Yoga For Beginners and Advanced – 1011am. This class includes breathing, (Pranayama), gentle to more vigorous postures, and rejuvenation, (Savasana). Come and enjoy the benefits of yoga in a warm and cozy atmosphere in the home studio of Yoga Spirit. Amrit trained and certified. $10. Mohan, 95 Bay View Ave, Cranston. JohnFazzino@mac.com.

401-965-8074.

Reiki Clinic – 12-2:30pm. 2nd Sunday. Experience a half hour of Reiki for a love offering that will be given to a local charity. It’s My Health donates their space, Reiki practitioners donate their time, clients make a cash donation to benefit a good cause. Must call to schedule your half hour. Donation. It’s My Health, 2374 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-405-0819.

Its-My-Health.com.

Yoga for Seniors – 12:30-1:15pm. Yoga Chair – For the mature yogi or those individuals healing an injury.

The chair is used for extra support and to help with balance. Learn new breathing methods to release tension in the body and to relax the mind with Pam. $11. Serenity Yoga, 21 College Hill Rd – lower level, Warwick. 401-615-3433. SerenityYogaRI.com.

Yoga for Kids – 2-3pm. Yoga Pretzels -kids ages 5-11. Children will have the opportunity to express themselves and have fun as they develop strength, self-esteem and coordination. Learning ways to stretch and move in creative ways. $11. Serenity Yoga, 21 College Hill Rd ~lower level, Warwick.

401-615-3433. SerenityYogaRI.com.

Shabda Sunday – 5-6:30pm. Last Sunday. With Jill Manning. Learn the Sanskrit alphabet, yoga sutra call and response and meditation; this is “sound as light.” $10. Shri Studio, Urban Revitalization Yoga, 21 Broad St, Pawtucket. Shri-Studio.com.

Monday Monday Morning Yoga – 9-10am. Enjoy easy asanas (positions) and relaxation (savasana) with a learned instructor Lori Mitre. Walk ins welcomed.

Open to the Public. Beginners; please bring a mat. $5. The Edward King House, 35 King St, Newport.

401-846-7426. TheEdwardKingHouse.com.

Yoga Basics – 9-10:15am. This class is designed to effortlessly strengthen and tone the body while increasing flexibility and suppleness of the joints. Great for beginners, this class explorers foundational postures through an attention to body alignment. $14/Class $96/Package 8. Unique Total Body, 190 Putnam Pike, Johnston. 401-233-2348. UniqueTotalBody.com.

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Anusara Yoga – 9-10:30am. Anusara Alignment based Yoga taught by Certified teacher Sara Davidson. A heart opening and highly therapeutic style, all levels class. $15. Yoga Connect, 1226 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-333-5007. YogaConnectsUs.com.

Moderate Heating Vinyasa with Chilcare Co-op – 9:30-11am. For moms on a budget, volunteering to do childcare and get a free yoga class. Get more limber & centered while knowing your kids are right next door doing fun & creative activities. $0-$64 Call studio for more details. Breathing Time Yoga, 541 Pawtucket Ave, 2nd Fl, Pawtucket. 401-421-9876.

BreathingTimeYoga.com.

All Level Yoga for Women – 10-11:15am. Yoga in the peaceful setting of the Zen Center. Join our popular class running 10 + years. Gentle warm-ups & moderately paced flowing Yoga (Vinyasa) to energize, tone & strengthen the body, & boost the immune system. Class ends with deep relaxation. $96/8 classes, $14/drop-in. The Yoga Studio of BlackstoneRiverValley, 99 Pound Rd., Cumberland.

401-658-4802. TheYogaStudioBRV.com.

Zumba Class – 4:15-5:15pm. Taught by Zumba certified instructor Christina Seggs. The Latin inspired, easy to follow, calorie burning, feel it to the core fitness party! $12. RI Pilates Studio, 85 Industrial Circle, Lincoln. 401-335-3099. RIPilatesStudio.com.

Beginners Yoga Class – 5:15-6:30pm. Introduces the new student to basic postures and a vinyasa flow in which you will learn proper alignment and movement with the breath. Small classes with a lot of individual attention. $10/6 classes, $12/drop in.

Renee Katz, Healthi Directions, 11 Kenyon Ave, Wakefield. 401-864-0947. HealthiDirections.com.

Strength Training & Yoga – 5:30-6:15pm. Energize your body, mind and spirit. An invigorating class, featuring a unique blend of strength training and yoga postures, designed to help you develop a lean, fit body, increase flexibility and balance, and reduce stress. $16/drop in or purchase a class pass. Jen Meyer, Innerlight Center for Yoga, 850 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown. 401-849-3200. InnerlightYoga.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.

Breathing Meditation – 5:30-7:30pm. Focuses on the Full Wave Breath technique, which is designed to restore your breathing mechanism to its natural open state. $20/1st class $15/additional. The Life Breath Institute, 378 Main St, East Greenwich.

401-258-6537. TheLifeBreathInstitute.com.

Cardio Gypsy/Creative -Core Fusion – 6-pm.

Combination of pilates, belly dance, and free movement. $20/ or $12/ for half. The Spot on Thayer, 286 Thayer St, Providence. TheSpotOnThayer.com.

Belly Dancing with Mahdia – 6-7:15pm. Learn to enjoy your body for what it is. Get in shape and have fun while exploring the ancient art of Middle Eastern Folk & Cabaret Style Belly Dance-Raks Sharqi. $60/ Series of 6 $13/drop in. Village Wellness Center & Heart in Hand, 422 Post Rd, Warwick. 401-941-2310.

VillageWellnessCenter@verizon.net.

Mixed Level Amrit Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Class designed for students of all levels of experience.

Will be tailored to suit the students present. $60/ Series of 6 or $14/drop in. Sunsalutations Yoga Studio, 840 Smithfield Ave, Lincoln. 401-632-7254.

Sunsalutations.org.

RINaturalAwakenings.com

Psychic Development Classes – 6:30-8pm. Interested in getting in touch with your guides, angels, and spirits from the other side? Want to obtain information, provide suggestions and return order to your life? Monday evenings for 4 weeks, contact Sharon McMahon. $45. Path 2 Harmony, 133 Old Tower Hill Road, Suite 3, Wakefield. 401-742-2354.

Shift Monthly: Shifting Your Money Vibe – 6:309pm. 3rd Monday. Authentic networking and workshops that help you create balance and harmony in your career, relationships, health, and finances. Learn to reduce stress, and become grounded and centered in your work and personal life in ways that allow you to be truly focused, engaged and approachable.

Sponsored by Winds of Change, Discover You Events and RI Natural Awakenings magazine. $20/advance, $25/at the door. Sheraton Airport Hotel Winds of Change, 1850 Post Rd, Warwick. 401-497-0778.

ShiftMonthly.eventbrite.com.

Beginners Yoga School – 7-8:30pm. Designed to introduce the new student to the essential elements of Yoga practice. Study foundational Yoga poses & modifications for special needs, breath work & meditation/relaxation techniques for alleviating stress. $50/4 classes. One Yoga Center, 142A Danielson Pike (Rt. 6), Foster. 401-368-9642. youphoria.biz.

Mellow Vinyasa – 7-8:30pm. A flowing investigation of postures, breathing techniques, and energy, a canvas for students wanting to learn how to move with grace, intelligence, and ease. The format includes pranayama, chanting, and meditation. $16/ drop in or purchase a class pass. Santina Horowitz, Innerlight Center for Yoga, 850 Aquidneck Ave. Middletown. 401-849-3200. InnerlightYoga.com.

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

2nd Monday. Dynamic and powerful group of women coming together to share intentions and dreams.

Open to all on the spiritual path who are seeking a deeper connection. $15. Pat Hastings, Providence.

401-521-6783. SimplyAWomanofFaith.com.

Tuesday Outdoor Yoga Hour at Sweet Berry Farm – 7-8am.

Join us every Tuesday morning, through August 31st at beautiful Sweet Berry Farm for yoga in the fresh air. In the event of rain, this class will be held in our Middletown studio. $16/drop in or purchase a class pass. Sarah Mermin, Sweet Berry Farm, 915 Mitchell’s Lane, Middletown. 401-847-3912.

InnerlightYoga.com.

Full Wave Yoga Class – 7-8:30am. A combination of gyrokinesis (spiraling spinal body movements), Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Strengthening and Balancing Postures, connected with powerful breathing exercise.

15 minutes of relaxation/breath meditation at the end of each class to rejuvenate. $15/drop in, $12/series.

The Life Breath Institute, 378 Main St, East Greenwich. 401-258-6537. TheLifeBreathInstitute.com.

Yoga for Golfers & Recreational Athletes – 8-9:15am. Cross training at its best for golf, racket/ paddle sports, surfing and running. Improve your game and prevent injury through developing flexibility, strength, breathing practices and focus. $16/drop in or purchase a class pass. Aggie Perkins, Innerlight Center for Yoga, 850 Aquidneck Ave. Middletown.

401-849-3200. InnerlightYoga.com.

Yoga & Meditation Hour – 12:30-1:30pm. The perfect way to spend your lunch hour. We use pranayama, asana and meditation to create the tools needed to further our inner journey. $16/drop in or purchase a class pass. Barbara Gee, Innerlight Center for Yoga, 850 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown.

401-849-3200.

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.

Basic Barre Technique – 2-3pm. Anti aging ballet exercises to strengthen, poise, balance and control. 4 classes $35/members or $40/non members. The Edward King House, 35 King St, Newport. 401-846-7429.

TheEdwardKingHouseSeniorCenter.com.

Svaroopa Yoga classes – 4-5:30pm. Very gentle, yet deep and restorative style of yoga. Focus on releasing all the muscles along the spinal column.

Space is limited – pre-registration is necessary. $112/ series of 8, $17/drop in. Blissful Moment Yoga, 1006 Charles St. #10A, N Providence. 401-742-8020.

Lkorb7@aol.com.

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

Anusara Yoga – 4:30-6pm. A heart-opening alignment based style of Hatha Yoga with some vinyasa elements taught by Certified Anusara teacher Sara Davidson. Blossom your heart in this life-affirming style. $15/Drop in. Yoga Connect, 1226 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-333-5007. YogaConnectsUs.com.

T’ai Chi –5:30-6:30pm. Beginners classes in T’ai Chi,Short Form. Donations accepted. Dr. Michael Gottfried, 1272 West Main Rd., Middletown.

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

Gentle Yoga Class – 5:30-6:30pm. Basic/Gentle Yoga, which offers a wide range of postures with focus on mind-body awareness, posture and alignment, and proper breathing techniques. Modifications will be given. Beginner’s welcome. $12/ drop-in or $60/6 weeks. Maureen Mitchell, CYT, 2077 West Shore Rd, Warwick. 401-734-9355.

WestShoreWellness.com.

Gentle Yoga For Beginners and Advanced – 5:306:30pm. This class includes breathing, (Pranayama), gentle to more vigorous postures, and rejuvenation, (Savasana). Come and enjoy the benefits of yoga in a warm and cozy atmosphere in the home studio of Yoga Spirit. Amrit trained and certified. $10. Mohan, 95 Bay View Ave, Cranston. johnfazzino@mac.com.

401-965-8074.

Basic Yoga – 5:45-6:45pm. With Carla Joyce. Mixed levels, beginners welcome. Ask about new student specials. $72/6 classes, $14/drop in. Village Wellness Center & Heart in Hand, 422 Post Rd, Warwick.

401-941-2310. VillageWellnessCenter.com.

Beginning Level Yoga – 5:45-7pm. Yoga in the peaceful setting of The Zen Center. Learn basic alignment & breathing techniques. Learn how to safely hold postures, build core strength and move with the breath for a truly enjoyable practice!. $96/8 classes, $14/ drop-in. The Yoga Studio of BlackstoneRiverValley, 99 Pound Rd., Cumberland.

401-658-4802. TheYogaStudioBRV.com.

Zumba – 6-7pm. A Zumba workout mixes body sculpting movements with easy-to-follow dance steps derived from Latin music. The routines feature aerobic interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms to tone and sculpt the body. $12/or $80/Package 8. Unique Total Body, 190 Putnam Pike, Johnston. 401-233-2348. UniqueTotalBody.com.

Urban Bhakti Groove – 6-7:15pm. An up-beat powerful vinyasa flow class, set to an ever changing mix of pop and rock music, complete with meditative chanting and deep relaxation. $15/drop in, $5 of which is pooled towards a city based charity.

Shri Studio, Urban Revitalization Yoga, 21 Broad St, Pawtucket. Shri-Studio.com.

Zumba – 6:15-7:15pm. One-of-a-kind explosive combination of Latin dance and aerobic exercise.

Zumba puts the fun into fitness with its high-energy hip shaking classes. Merengue, Belly Dance, Samba, Hip Hop, ChaCha and more! Call to register. $10. B.I.A Fitness, 1639 Warwick Ave, Warwick. 732-2899.

BIA-Fitness.

Introductory Amrit Yoga – 7-8pm. Developing confidence in yoga basics, postures, breathing, body science and meditation. Focus is on a strong foundation on which to develop a regular practice. $60/Series of 6 $14/drop in. Sunsalutations Yoga Studio, 840 Smithfield Ave, Lincoln. 401-632-7254.

Sunsalutations.org.

RI Sierra Club Monthly Meeting – 7-8pm. 2nd Tuesday. Learn about how to get involved with the Sierra Club in Rhode Island. Covers grassroots conservation activities across the state. All are welcome.

Free. Sierra Club, 17 Gordon Ave, Suite 208, Providence. 401-855-2103. RhodeIsland.SierraClub.org.

Basic Vinyasa – 7-8:15pm. Connecting breath with each movement in a flowing sequence of poses. Focusing on the principles of alignment and body-mind awareness. Strengthening the core mind, body and spirit. Explore self-healing and find the strength within. $13. Serenity Yoga, 21 College Hill Road ~ lower level, Warwick. 401-615-3433.

SerenityYogaRI.com.

4-6 Week Metabolic Type Program – 7-8:30pm.

Program includes: A Metabolic Type Test, a complete understanding of your individual nutrient, how to choose them, and how to combine them to improve your health, create new menus and share ideas. $395. Aubrey Thompson, 464 Maple Ave, Barrington. 401-524-0242. LivingBalance.us.

Neo-Pagan Study Group – 7-8:30pm. There is a tremendous amount on information available on Wicca and Witchcraft, but how do you know what you’re reading is correct or even helpful? This discussion group is about the Craft and how to learn more and know what you’re missing. Free. The Silver Willow, 54 Fall River Ave, Rehoboth, MA. 508-336-8813. TheSilverWillow.com.

ACIM Study Group – 7-8:30pm. What It Says: “Nothing real can be threatened. Nothing unreal exists. Herein lies the peace of God.” We are a group of dedicated practitioners exploring true forgiveness as a way of practice in our everyday lives. Come join us. Little by little we see. Donation. John, 95 Bay View Ave, Cranston. johnfazzino@mac.com.

401-965-8074.

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.

Medieval Arts & Music Night – 7-10pm. Open workshop of The Society for Creative Anachronism.

Anyone is welcome to bring a project, song or just a curiosity for the study of medieval arts and music.

Free. The Artists Exchange, 50 Rolfe Sq, Cranston.

401-490-9475. Artists-Exchange.org.

Weight Loss Program with EFT – 7:15-8pm. 2nd and 4th Tuesday. Release the negative emotions that are sabotaging your goal weight. Learn to make better food choices and eat mindfully with Diane Stacy. $20.

Greenville Family Counseling, 3 Austin Ave, Greenville. 401-949-2917. ChoicesandPrevention.com.

Beginner Amrit Yoga – 7:30-8:45pm. Integrates joyful inner stillness with effortless outer action in the world. Class is open to beginners of all levels, and to more experienced students who would like to refine their practice. $18/2 classes. Santosha Yoga Studio, 14 Bartlett Ave., Cranston. 401-780-9809.

YogaAtSantosha.com.

Community Yoga – 7:30-8:45pm. Ann-Marie McGee and Kate Guilbault lead this slow paced easy going class designed to introduce students to Viniyoga and provide physical benefits as well as some relaxing down time. Classes are adapted to meet the needs students. $5. Breathing Time Yoga, 541 Pawtucket Ave 2nd Fl, Pawtucket. 401-421-9876.

BreathingTimeYoga.com.

Hula Hoop Dance Class – 8-9pm. Teaches the basics of hula-hoop dancing. Hoops provided. With instructor Sasha Gaulin. $12.. The Spot on Thayer, 286 Thayer St, Providence. TheSpotonThayer.com

Wednesday Zumba – 9-10am. One-of-a-kind explosive combination of Latin dance and aerobic exercise. Zumba puts the fun into fitness with its high-energy hip shaking classes. Merengue, Belly Dance, Samba, Hip-hop, ChaCha, Merengue, and more. Call to register. $10.

Anya Randall, B.I.A-Fitness, 1639 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 401-732-2899. BIA-Fitness.com.

Pilates on the Ball – 10:30-11:15am. With Kim Cardarelli. Pilates mat exercise’s incorporating a large stability ball to challenge balance and strength.

Mixed Level. $15/per class or purchase a package.

Pilates West Bay, 5 Division St., 2nd floor, East Greenwich. pilateswestbay.com.

Kids Yoga – 1:15-2pm. In RI’s largest and most stunning yoga studio. Join Vanessa Weiner, Shri Studio’s Family Yoga Director, for this introduction to new family-friendly programs in Providence County. $54/6 weeks. Shri Studio, Urban Revitalization Yoga, 21 Broad St, Pawtucket. Shri-Studio.com.

Active Isolated Stretching – 4:30-5:30pm. Experience the technique of AIS, infused with pilates and Gyrokinesis based movement. Based on isolating specific muscles to stretch for two second hold with breathing. Great for the athlete and the inflexible!. $15/or package of classes for discount. Pilates West Bay, 5 Division St, Bdg D, 2nd Floor, East Greenwich. 401-835-6266. PilatesWestBay.com.

Whole Foods Waterman St Neighborhood Night – 4:30-6:30pm. Have a taste of something special from every department, with a new theme every week! Free. Whole Foods, 261 Waterman St, Providence. 401-272-1690. WholeFoods.com.

Anusara Yoga Level1 – 5-6:30pm. Anusara Alignment Based Yoga taught by Certified Anusara teacher Sara Davidson. Learn the Universal Principles of Alignment for your optimal expression in heart and body. $15/drop in. Yoga Connect, 1226 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-333-5007. YogaConnectsUs.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.

Prenatal Yoga – 5:45-7:15pm. Wednesday eves, gentle prenatal practice. $15 walk in, packages available. with Kavita, Santosha Yoga Studio, 14 Bartlett Ave, Cranston. 780-9809. YogaAtSantosha.com.

Cardio Gypsy/Creative Core Fusion – 6-pm.

Combination of pilates, belly dance, and free movement. $20/or half for $12. The Spot on Thayer, 286 Thayer St, Providence. TheSpotOnThayer.com.

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Men’s Yoga – 6-7pm. With Chris Belanger. Gentle & Relaxing. Beginners welcome. Ask about new student specials. $72/6 classes, $14/drop in. Village Wellness Center & Heart in Hand, 422 Post Rd, Warwick. 401-941-2310. VillageWellnessCenter.com.

Farmer’s Markets Monday

Friday

Johnston Farmers’ Market – 2-6pm. July 19 - Oct 25.

Memorial Park 1583 Hartford Avenue East Greenwich Farmers’ Market – 3-6pm. June 21 - Oct 25. Academy Field - Church Street and Rector Street Whole Foods - University Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm.

June 7 – Oct 25. 601 North Main St Providence

Goddard State Park Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm.

May 7 – Oct 29. Goddard State Park 345 Ives Rd Warwick.

Pastore Complex Farmers’ Market – 10am-2:30pm.

July 23 – Sept 24. RI Department of Labor and Training 1511 Pontiac Ave Cranston Providence/Downtown Farmers’ Market– 11am-2pm.

June 4 – Oct 29. by Kennedy Plaza and Burnside Park.

Kennedy Plaza & Exchange Terrace Providence Colt State Park Farmers’ Market – 2-6pm. May 7 – Oct 29. Colt State Park. Hope St and Asylum Rd Bristol Providence/RIC Farmers Market – 3:30-6pm. Aug 20Oct 15. RIC, Mount Pleasant avenue and College Road

Tuesday Blackstone River State Park Farmers’ Market – 2-6pm.

July 20 to Oct 26. Visitor Center Route 295 North in Lincoln Marina Park Farmers’ Market – 2-6pm. May 4– Oct 26. Marina Park, South County Hospital exit off Rt. 1.

2 Salt Pond Rd Wakefield Providence / Wickenden Farmers’ Market – 3-6pm.

June 15 – Oct 26. Parking Lot of Doyle Realty. Brook St and Alves Way Providence.

Whole Foods - Garden City Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm.

June1 – Oct 26. 151 Sockanosset Cross Road Cranston Woonsocket Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. July 6 – Oct 26. St. Ann Arts & Cultural Center 82 Cumberland St Woonsocket

Wednesday Brown University Farmers Market–11am-2pm. Sept 8-Oct 27. Wriston Quad at the corner of Thayer and George Streets Providence Haines State Park Farmers’ Market – 2-6pm. May 5 – Oct 27. Haines Memorial State Park Haines Park Road Barrington Aquidneck Grower’ Farmers Market – 2-6pm. June 9-Oct 27. Along the shaded walk, Memorial Blvd and Chapel St, Newport Barrington Farmers’ Market – 3-6pm. June 16-Oct 27.

Ace Hardware 156 Country Road Exeter Farmers Market – 3:30-6:30pm. June 2-Oct 27.

Exeter Public Library, 773 Ten Rod Road West Warwick Farmers Market – 4-7pm. June 16Sept 22. Arctic Village Center 20 Washington St, West Warwick

Thursday Westerly-Pawcatuck Farmers Market – 10-2pm.

June 17-Oct 21. Up River Café parking lot 37Main St. Westerly Providence / Capital Hill Farmers’ Market – 11am2pm. July 23 – Sept 23. RI State House Lawn, Gaspee St & Francis St Providence North Kingstown Farmers Market – 1-5pm. June 3-Oct 28. Smith Castle 55 Richard Smith Drive Middletown/Aquidneck Grange Farmers’ Market – 2-6pm – June 3-Oct 28. Aquidneck Grange 499 East Main Road Middletown Providence/ Armory Farmers Market– 3-7pm. June 3 – Oct 28. Cranston Armory. Parade St and Hudson St Providence 863-6509.

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Saturday South Kingstown / URI Farmers’ Market – 8:30am – 12:30pm. May 1-Oct 30. URI East Farm 2095 Kingstown Rd. South Kingstown Providence/Broad St Farmers’ Market – 9am – noon.

July 10 – Oct 30. Algonquin House 807 Broad St Providence Coastal Growers Farmers’ Market – 9am-noon.

May 15 – Oct 30. Casey Farm 2325 Boston Neck Road Saunderstown Barrington Farmers Market – 9-noon. June 12-Oct 30. Barrington Congregational Church, UCC, 461 County Rd. Scituate Farmers’ Market – 9am-noon. May 8 – Oct 2. Village Green, Scituate Art Festival Grounds West Greenville Rd And Silk Lane North Scituate Pawtuxet Village Farmers’ Market – 9am-noon. May 15 to Nov 20. Rhodes on the Pawtuxet Parking Lot 60 Rhodes Pl Cranston Burrillville Farmers’ Market – 9am-noon. May 15 – Oct 9. Levy School 135 Harrisville Main St Harrisville Providence/Hope Street Farmers’ Market – 9:30am12: 30pm. June 5 – Oct 30. Lippitt Park, Hope Street and Blackstone Blvd.

Richmond Farmers’ Market – 9am-12:30pm. May 15 – Oct 30. Richmond Town Hall, Route 138 at Route 12, Richmond Sakonnet Growers’ Market – 9 – 1pm. June 19 – Oct 2.

Pardon Gray Preserve Rt. 77 And Lafayette Rd Tiverton Aquidneck Growers’ Farmers’ Market – 9-1pm. June 5-Oct 30. Newport Vineyards and Winery 909 East Main Road Middletown

Sunday Fishermen’s Memorial State Park Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. May 2 – Oct 31. Fishermen’s Memorial State Park 1011 Point Judith Road Narragansett Harmony Farmers’ Market – 9-1pm – June-Oct 31.

Grange 347 Snake Hill Road Glocester Providence/Elmhurst Farmers Market – 11-2pm. July 11-Oct 31. Davis Park Chalkstone Ave and Oakland Ave Pawtucket Farmers Market – 12-3pm. July 11 – Oct 31.

Slater Mill 67 Roosevelt Avenue Pawtucket

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Body Sculpt Class – 6-7pm. Build strength and tone with light weights and low impact, great way to shock the metabolism in a supportive atmosphere without the gym membership. Drop-in welcome! $13. Studio Exhale, 1263 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston.

401-383-0839. StudioExhale.com.

New Svaroopa Yoga classes – 6-7:30pm. See Tuesday at 4 for details. $112/series of 8, $17/drop in.

Blissful Moment Yoga, 1006 Charles St. #10A, N Providence. 401-742-8020. Lkorb7@aol.com.

Full Wave Yoga Class – 6-7:30pm. See Tuesday at 7am for details. $15/drop in, $12/series. The Life Breath Institute, 378 Main St, East Greenwich.

401-258-6537. TheLifeBreathInstitute.com.

Family Science Night – 6:30-7:30pm. Last Wednesday. Parents & kids sit down together and perform 3 simple but fun & engaging science experiments. All materials are supplied. Ages 4-12. Pre registration is required. Call to reserve your spot. Free. Pow! Science! 192 Wayland Sq, Providence. 401-432-7040.

PowScience.com.

Beginners Yoga – 6:30-8pm. With Dr. Lakshyan Schanzer who has re-opened his office. Visit website for program description. $100/series of 7, $20/Drop in. Body Mind RI, 1215 Reservoir Ave, Garden City, Cranston. 401-369-8115. BodyMindRI.com.

Northern RI Conservation District Monthly Meeting – 7-8pm. 1st Wednesday. Regular monthly board meetings are open to the public and all are encouraged to attend. Call for directions/scheduled date or location changes. Free. NRICD Office, 17 Smith Ave, Greenville. NRICD.org.

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.

Vinyasa Yoga – 7-8:15pm. Power and Flow (heated class) – Combination of Power yoga and Vinyasa flair. Challenging both mind and body. Focusing on proper alignment, complex poses and movements made in a rapid pace. Prepare to sweat and detox the body with Parker. $13. Serenity Yoga, 21 College Hill Rd – lower level, Warwick. 401-615-3433.

SerenityYogaRI.com.

Reiki Circle/Share – 7-9pm. 3rd Wednesday. Gathering of Reiki practitioners for a social and healing session. Practitioners participate in giving and receiving Reiki within an atmosphere of friendship and love.

Donation. It’s My Health, 2374 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-405-0819. Its-My-Health.com.

Meditation – 7-9pm. Weekly Meditation Group with Guided Imagery for relaxation and focus. Open enrollment at any time. Please call for more information. $10. Sharon McMahon, 133 Old Tower Hill Rd, Wakefield. 401-742-2354. Path2Harmony.net.

Reiki Share/Reiki Exchange in Groton, CT – 7-10pm. 3rd Wednesday. Gathering of Reiki practitioners for a healing/nurturing session includes a healing attunement. Open to people new to Reiki and who want to gain personal understanding/experience. Call to RSVP or visit website. $10. Lise Bohanon, 20 Central Ave, Groton, CT. 734-417-9755.

ReikiandMassageforYOU.com.

Meditation for Beginners – 7:30-8:30pm. Every other Wednesday evening learn to practice meditation in a supportive & comfortable group setting.

Experience relaxation, guided and silent meditation.

Call to register. $15. Kathy Black, Ferncrest Center for Yoga & Health, 90 Warwick Ave, Cranston.

KathyBlackonline@cox.net. 401-286-5259.

Prenatal Yoga – 7:30-8:45pm. Come stretch, breathe, and do gentle yoga postures together in community with other pregnant women. Intended to ease you into the physical and emotional adjustments of pregnancy and motherhood. No previous experience necessary. $16/class or $50/ 5 classes. Sarah Mermin, Innerlight Center for Yoga & Meditation, 850 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown. 401-849-3200.

InnerlightYoga.com.

Happy Father’s Day!

Basic Yoga – 7-8:15pm. With Carla Joyce. Mixed levels. Ask about our new student specials. $72/6 classes, $14/drop in. Village Wellness Center & Heart in Hand, 422 Post Rd, Warwick. 401-941-2310.

VillageWellnessCenter.com.

Thursday Gentle Yoga For Beginners and Advanced – 7-8am. This class includes breathing, (Pranayama), gentle to more vigorous postures, and rejuvenation, (Savasana). Come and enjoy the benefits of yoga in a warm and cozy atmosphere in the intimate studio of Yoga Spirit. Amrit trained and certified. $10.

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

401-965-8074. YogaSpiritRI.com.

Vinyasa Yoga – 9-10am. With Usha Bilotta.

Ask about new student specials. $72/6 classes, $14/drop in. Village Wellness Center & Heart in Hand, 422 Post Rd, Warwick. 401-941-2310.

VillageWellnessCenter.com.

Anusara All Levels – 9-10:30am. Taught by Nationally Certified Anusara teacher Sara Davidson. Flow with Grace in this life affirming and open hearted style. $15/drop-in. Yoga Connect, 1226 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-333-5007. YogaConnectsUs.com.

Childcare Co-op and Yoga for Moms – 9:30-11am.

See Monday at 9:30 am for details. $68/4 weeks & $20 gift cert from OOP. Breathing Time Yoga, 541 Pawtucket Ave, 2nd Floor, Pawtucket. 401-421-9876.

BreathingTimeYoga.com.

Mixed Level Yoga with Anita – 9:30-11am. This class is easy to challenging and is adapted for those in attendance with modification and variations offered for any level of practice. Expect a slow to moderate pace with a balance of flowing movements and deeper holds. First Class Free. One Yoga Studio, 142A Danielson Pike (2nd Floor), Foster. 401-578-4162.

HealingHeartYoga.net.

Svaroopa Yoga classes – 9:45-11:15am. See Tuesday at 4pm for details. $112/series of 8, $17/drop in.

Blissful Moment Yoga, 1006 Charles St. #10A, N Providence. 401-742-8020. Lkorb7@aol.com.

Nia Class – 10-11am. Nia is a fitness technique that replaces the idea of punishment with pleasure.

Adaptable to every level of fitness, every age and body type. $4/members/$8 non members. Sandra Fontana, Smithfield Community Center, One Williams J. Hawkins Jr. Trail, Smithfield. 401-487-6977.

NIANow.com.

Gentle Pilates for 55 + – 12-1pm. Includes classical Pilates exercises emphasizing body alignment, breathing, use of core muscles and humor. 4 classes $35/members, $40/non members. The Edward King House, 35 King St, Newport. 401-846-7429.

TheEdwardKingHouseSeniorCenter.com.

Gallery Night – 5-9pm. Free, fun filled introduction to Rhode Island exciting art scene. Various venues.

Hop a free Art Bus and visit more than two-dozen galleries, museums, and historic sites. Free parking at select locations. Free. Gallery Night. 401-490-2042.

GalleryNight.info.

Hatha Yoga Psychology – 6:30-9pm. This course uses beginners to intermediate yoga practice and integrates theory and techniques of wholism as an approach to physical and emotional self-healing.

Beginners welcome. With Dr. Lakshyan Schanzer who has re-opened his office. $125/course, $40/drop in. Body Mind RI, 1215 Reservoir Ave, Garden City, Cranston. 401-369-8115. BodyMindRI.com.

Open Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. Suited to the needs of the students. Expect a challenge while covering the basics in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.

All levels. $10/Drop in, $42/6 weeks. 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.

Beginner’s Yoga Class – 6-7pm. Basic/Gentle Yoga which offer a wide range of postures with focus on mind-body awareness, posture and alignment, and proper breathing techniques. Modifications will be given. $12/per class, $60/series of 6. Maureen Mitchell, CYT, 2077 West Shore Road, Warwick.

401-734-9355. WestShoreWellness.com.

Combination Class: Deep Stretch (Yin Yoga)/ Vinyasa Flow – 6-8pm. We begin at 6:00 pm with Yin Yoga, a deep and relaxing stretch to unwind from the day. At 7:00 pm, we transition to a moderately paced vinyasa flow. Take the Yin Yoga or the Vinyasa class alone, or take as a combined class!. $96/ 8 classes, $14 drop-in. The Yoga Studio of BlackstoneRiverValley, 99 Pound Rd., (The Zen Center), Cumberland.

401-658-4802. TheYogaStudioBRV.com.

Drop-in Clay Class – 6-9pm. Students of all levels come in to make works in clay. Assignments will be given to those who want them but independent work is also encouraged. Clay can be purchased for $1/lb, which includes glazes and firings. $15/ Drop-in, $50/4 visits. Mudstone Studios, 30 Cutler St, Warren. MudstoneStudios.com.

Zumba – 6:15-7:15pm. One-of-a-kind explosive combination of Latin dance and aerobic exercise.

Zumba puts the fun into fitness with its high-energy hip shaking classes. Merengue, Belly Dance, Samba, Hip Hop, Cha Cha, and more! Call to register. $10.

Melissa Sischo, 1639 Warwick Ave, Warwick.

732-2899. BIA-Fitness.

Pilates w/Props – 6:30-7:30pm. Pilates mat exercises spiced up with small props such as light dumb bells, magic circles, therabands, balls, etc.

This promotes deeper awareness, concentration, stability and control. Instructor is Katie Evans. $15/ per class or purchase a pass. Pilates West Bay, 5 Division St, Bdg D, East Greenwich. 401-261-4137.

PilatesWestBay.com.

EveryBody’s Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm. See Sunday at 9am for details. $48/6 classes, $10 walk in.

Burrillville Community Recreation Center, (Beckwith-Bruckshaw Lodge), 50 Lodge Rd, Pascoag.

401-578-4162. HealingHeartYoga.net.

Gaia’s Hearth CUUPS Monthly Meeting – 7-8:30pm. 1st Thursday. We invite anyone interested in becoming part of Rhode Island’s only CUUPS (Covenant of the Unitarian Universalist Pagans) to join us. Open to the public and welcomes members of the local RI, MA and CT community, no matter what your level, path or tradition is. Free. First Unitarian Church of Providence, 1 Benevolent St, Providence. GaiasHearth.com.

Reiki Share/Reiki Exchange in Groton, CT – 7-9pm. 3rd Thursday. See Wednesday at 7pm for details. $10. Lise Bohanon, 20 Central Ave, Groton, CT. 734-417-9755. ReikiandMassageforYOU.com.

Energy Worker/Reiki Circle – 7-9pm. Practitioners and Non Practitioners gather to share energy work and reiki in a group setting. Experience relaxation and sense of well being, and gain a better understanding about these modalities. Donation.

Debi Chalko, Kenyon Law Office Building, 133 Old Tower Hill Rd Suite 3, Wakefield. 401-263-1107.

Path2Harmony.net.

Sacred Belly/ Tribal Fusion – 7:30-pm. Classic American belly dance and ancient and modern dance fused. $20/or half for $12. The Spot on Thayer, 286 Thayer St, Providence. TheSpotOnThayer.com.

Meditation for Everyone – 7:30-8:15pm. Open Meditaion w/Sara Davidson. Join us in a peaceful, supportive and relaxing environment. This practice is therapeutic for your nervous system and calming for your body and mind. Don’t miss the experience.

No experience needed. . By Donation. Studio Exhale, 1263 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston. 401-383-0839.

StudioExhale.com.

Mixed Level Amrit Yoga – 7:30-8:30pm. See Monday at 6:30pm for details. $60/Series of 6, $14/drop in. Sunsalutations Yoga Studio, 840 Smithfield Ave, Lincoln. 401-632-7254. Sunsalutations.org.

Meditation Nights (Free event) – 7:30-9pm. Every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursday. Meditate and then watch a “movie”, the nature of which is personal growth and well-being, or meditation followed by a gong bath or spiritual leaders and teachers from the community and beyond to come and share their insights and wisdom. Free. West Shore Wellness, 2077 West Shore Rd, Unit 3, Warwick. 401-734-9355.

WestShoreWellness.com.

Friday Newport County Networkers – 8-10am. 3rd Friday. Join other super networkers and enjoy a continental breakfast in a hotel known for it’s breathtaking views of Easton’s Beach. Introductions are made along with a 10 minute networking presentation to sharpen your skills. Please register at NewportCountyNetworkers.Eventbrite.com. $5 for Continental Breakfast. Terry Wildemann, Success/ Wellness Coach, Newport Beach Hotel and Suites, Memorial and Wave Ave., Newport. 401-849-5900.

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Gentle Yoga For Beginners and Advanced – 4-5pm. This class includes breathing, (Pranayama), gentle to more vigorous postures, and rejuvenation, (Savasana). Come and enjoy the benefits of yoga in a warm and cozy atmosphere in the home studio of Yoga Spirit. Amrit trained and certified. $10. Mohan, 95 Bay View Ave, Cranston. johnfazzino@mac.com.

401-965-8074.

New to Yoga – 5-6pm. Join Michael Krushinsky for a nurturing, gentle class in RI’s largest and most stunning yoga studio. Discussion follows this basic flow to answer all your questions. $10/drop in (or 1 punch on your class card). Shri Studio, Urban Revitalization Yoga, 21 Broad St, Pawtucket. Shri-Studio.com.

Gentle/Restorative Yoga Class – 5-6:30pm. This class combines the elements of gentle/mid level Yoga with restorative poses, to promote passive muscular release and deep relaxation. This is a great class to help you unwind from your week and prepare for a relaxing weekend. First Class Free.

One Yoga Studio, 142A Danielson Pike (2nd Floor), Foster. 401-578-4162. HealingHeartYoga.net.

Reiki Clinic – 5:30-7:30pm. 1st Friday. If you have never experienced the relaxing energy of Reiki, please join us. By donation. Santosha Yoga Studio, 14 Bartlett Ave, Cranston. 401-780-9809. reiki4animalsandyou@cox.net.

Zumba – 6-7pm. One-of-a-kind explosive combination of Latin dance and aerobic exercise. Zumba puts the fun into fitness with its high-energy hip shaking classes. Merengue, Belly Dance, Samba, Hip-hop, ChaCha, Merengue, and more. Call to register. $10.

Anya Randall, B.I.A-Fitness, 1639 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 401-732-2899. BIA-Fitness.com.

Dance Fusion – 6-7pm. Open and flow with your innate joy, based on Body Energy Chakras. Transform yourself to Music and Movement that will Energize and Integrate your Body, Mind and Spirit. Let Your Body Dance!! Suitable of all ages and fitness levels. $8/class. Newman YMCA, 472 Taunton Ave, Seekonk, MA. 508-336-7103.

Hatha Yoga Group – 6:30-7:45pm. Make a commitment to your body, mind, and spirit with Hatha Yoga, taught by Kripalu Certified instructor. Quiet the mind, increase flexibility and strength, relax, restore, and rejuvenate. Free. Dr. Lynda J. Wells, 260B Columbia St., Wakefield. abundance44@verizon.net.

401-789-5185.

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.

Discover an ancient tradition, interpreted for the mainstream. No experience necessary, but those familiar with hula can learn a style rarely seen on the Mainland and work on technique. $18/2 classes.

Santosha Yoga Studio, 14 Bartlett Ave., Cranston.

401-780-9809. YogaAtSantosha.com.

Saturday Zumba – 8-9am. One-of-a-kind explosive combination of Latin dance and aerobic exercise. Zumba puts the fun into fitness with its high-energy hip shaking classes. Merengue, Belly Dance, Samba, Hip Hop, Cha Cha, and more! Call to register. $10. Anya Randall, 1639 Warwick Ave, Warwick.

732-2899. BIA-Fitness.

Full Wave Yoga Class – 8-9:30am. See Tuesday at 7am for details. $15/drop in or $12/series. The Life Breath Institute, 378 Main St, East Greenwich.

401-258-6537. TheLifeBreathInstitute.com.

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Full Wave Yoga Class – 10-11:15am. See Tuesday at 7am for details. $15/drop in, $12/series. The Life Breath Institute, 378 Main St, East Greenwich.

401-258-6537. TheLifeBreathInstitute.com.

Outdoor Yoga Hour on The Beach – 8:30-9:30am.

Join us at First Beach in Newport, every Saturday morning through September 11. Parking is free before 8:30am.In the event of rain, this class will be held in our Middletown studio. $16/drop in or purchase a class pass. Patti Doyle, Easton’s Beach (First Beach), Newport. 401-849-3200. InnerlightYoga.com.

Beyond Basics Class – 9-10:15am. Deepen your practice with a vinyasa flow, sun salutations and more advanced postures to connect your body, spirit and mind. Small classes with emphasis on proper alignment and moving with the breath. $10/6 classes or $12/drop in. Renee Katz, Healthi Directions, 11 Kenyon Ave, Wakefield. 401-864-0947.

HealthiDirections.com.

Yoga Basics – 9-10:15am. This class is designed to effortlessly strengthen and tone the body while increasing flexibility and suppleness of the joints. Great for beginners, this class explorers foundational postures through an attention to body alignment. $14/Class $96/Package 8. Unique Total Body, 190 Putnam Pike, Johnston. 401-233-2348. UniqueTotalBody.com.

Citizens Bank Free Family Fun Day – 9am-5pm.

1st Saturday. The Environmental Education Center is open free to the public. Join us for crafts, nature stories, animal discoveries, hikes and more. Free.

Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope St, Bristol. 401-949-5454. ASRI.org.

Kripalu Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. With Chris Belanger.

Mixed levels, beginners welcome. Ask about new student specials. $72/6 classes, $14/drop in. Village Wellness Center & Heart in Hand, 422 Post Rd, Warwick. 401-941-2310. VillageWellnessCenter.com.

Nia Class – 9:30-10:30am. See Thursday at 10am for details. $3/members, $6/non members. Sandra Fontana, Johnston Community Center, 1291 Hartford Ave, Johnston. 401-487-6977. NIANow.com.

Hatha/Yin Yoga Blend (All Level) – 9:30-10:45am.

Yoga in the peaceful setting of the Zen Center. Join us for our most popular class running 10 years +! A blend of posture flows to music & deep floor work to tone, strengthen, release tension, and energize!. $96/8 classes, $14/drop-in. The Yoga Studio of BlackstoneRiverValley, 99 Pound Rd., Cumberland.

401-658-4802. TheYogaStudioBRV.com.

Beginners Yoga – 9:30-11am. With Dr. Lakshyan Schanzer who has re-opened his office. Visit website for program description. $100/series of 7, $20/Drop in. Body Mind RI, 1215 Reservoir Ave, Garden City, Cranston. 401-369-8115. BodyMindRI.com.

Beginners Yoga – 10-11am. Developing confidence in yoga basics, postures, breathing, body science and meditation. Focus is on a strong foundation on which to develop a regular practice. $60/Series of 6, $14/ drop in. Sunsalutations Yoga Studio, 840 Smithfield Ave, Lincoln. 401-632-7254. Sunsalutations.org.

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

Lower your food bill, eat organic, whole foods and conserve natural resources all at the same time. Tour of the Co-op and cooking demo on how to cook a whole grain. Sample grain topped with simple dressing and go home with recipe. Free. Alternative Food Co-op, 357 Main St, Wakefield. 401-789-2240.

AlternativeFoodCoop.com.

RINaturalAwakenings.com

Metabolic Type Nutrition Classes – 10am11:30pm. Achieve and maintain your ideal weight, eliminate sugar cravings, enjoy sustained energy and endurance, conquer indigestion, fatigue, and allergies, bolster your immune system, overcome anxiety, depression, and mood swings, Pre-requisite required to join weekly class. $20. Aubrey Thompson, 464 Maple Ave, Barrington. LivingBalance.us.

Gentle Prenatal – 10:15-11:15am. Learn how to relax into your transforming body, and deepen your relationship with your baby through breathing and comfortable yoga poses. No experience necessary. $10/Drop in, $42/6 weeks. Yoga School of South County, 1058 Kingstown Rd, Peace Dale.

401-782-9511.

Nia Class – 10:30-11:30am. See Thursday at 10am for details. $3/members, $6/non members. Sandra Fontana, Johnston Community Center, 1291 Hartford Ave, Johnston. 401-487-6977. NIANow.com.

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.

NIA – 11am-12pm. Fusion fitness movement class that blends rhythmic music with easy to follow choreographed moves inspired by dance, soft and hard forms of the martial arts and the healing arts including yoga. $12. The Spot on Thayer, 286 Thayer St, Providence. 401-383-7133. TheSpotOnThayer.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.

Grandmother’s Empowerment Group – 1-3pm.

Usually the 1st Saturday. Meet the Great Council of the Grandmothers: the Grandmothers Empowerment Group. Based on the book A Call to Power: The Grandmothers Speak: finding balance in a chaotic world, by Sharon McErlane. Donation.

The Healing Circle, Providence. 508-292-2798.

ProvidenceHealingCircle.com.

Vitamin Smart Diet Therapy & Dietary Supplements – 1:30-7pm. Confused over what supplements to take? We specialize in personalized meal plans, supplement prescriptions, herbal medicine, naturopathic care, weight loss, chronic health conditions, medical nutrition, menopause, wellness, antiaging and more. Health Insurance accepted. Vitamin Smart, Marcie Millar, RD, LDN, 40 Charles Street 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.

Skyscrapers conducts Public Night viewings through a variety of telescopes every clear Saturday Night, weather permitting. The public is invited to attend. For more information see web site. Free.

Skyscrapers, 47 Peep Toad Rd, North Scituate.

TheSkyScrapers.org.

communityresourceguide 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. See ad page 27.

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 14.

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.

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

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 17.

Terry Wildemann, EFT Coach, CPCC, CEC Winds of Change Success and Wellness Coaching/Training 401-849-5900 WindsofChange.biz

Do you want to feel good again? Are you feeling under pressure and overstressed?

Does fear hold you back? Do you want to improve your selfimage? Did any of these questions make you stop and think?

If so, contact me today ad begin to shift your life.

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 29.

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 19.

FAMILY ENRICHMENT FAMILYTOPIA

Johanna Corcoran, Family Enrichment Consultant 401-300-9656 Johanna@myfamilytopia.com myfamilytopia.com Familytopia offers workshops and resources developed to help you nourish the soul of your family. Available for individual consultations and private group events. Workshops include the following topics: Uncovering Your Child’s Birth Story, Family Moments in a Fast-Paced World, Creating a Family Compass Statement, Putting the Great in Grateful, Self-Esteem For Kids, and many others. See our website for complete list. See you in FAMILYTOPIA!

feng shui My Perfect Space

Dana T. Duellman 401-323-0043 myperfectspace.com Create a divine space that supports your well-being, balance and life-intentions through Feng Shui. Dana is a Certified Practitioner of Interior Alignment Feng Shui. The goal is to bring you and your space into balance quickly so you can create the life you desire. Local and long distance consultations available.

Designs by Dragonfly Design in Feng Shui 401-383-2674 Residential, Landscape .

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fitness fitness & wellness forever Personal Training in Your Own Home Nel Poisson, A.F.A.A. Certified/Insured Personal Trainer 401-480-0614 nel_poisson@yahoo.com

Create the body you’ve been dreaming of or need, all in the privacy of your home!!! I incorporate a full body workout utilizing your body weight, Kettle bells, Bosu and Thera Balls and agility drills for a balanced strength and conditioning regimen, regardless of age. See ad page 14.

hearing services Glass Audiology, servicing RI

Dr. Jodi Glass 401-575-9951 • GlassAudiology.com Dr Jodi Glass is an Audiologist with over 30 years of experience testing the hearing of newborns through seniors. She has a reputation of compassion, professionalism and reliability. Now, she is available statewide, to come to YOU for all your hearing and hearing aid needs, and would be honored to hear from you.

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 29.

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.

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Rolf Structural Integration, Traditional Thai Massage and Therapeutic Bodywork offered in a quiet, country setting. rolfbodyworks.org.

860-617-1234.

For rent Johnston, AA Plaza, 622 Killingly St. Prime Location, office, store, retail, coffee shop, yoga or massage studio. High traffic and visibility. $600.

401-421-3782. Angelo@aai.necoxmail.com.

Sunny bright newly renovated office space. 1st or 2nd floor unit, multiple workspaces, storage, parking. Prime location - Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence. $1400/month plus utilities. 401-231-0099, PeachHillRI@gmail.com.

GREEN SERVICES/PRODUCTS Affordable, effective, safer household products. Michelle 401-682-2615.

Custom GREEN Home Builder. Let us custom design and build your new Green dream home. New Green Homes Available. Mike Hill, (401) 619-5707 FMProperties.biz.

ORGANIC & ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY DRY CLEANING We offer free pick up and

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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.

Opportunities

$1.00 per word. Must be pre-paid. Email listing, including billing contact information by the 15th of month prior to publication to info@rinaturalawakenings.com.

BODYWORK/MASSAGE

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delivery to your home or office. We are Perc-Free!

Visit our shop at 386 Atwood Ave. Cranston or Call Greenway Cleaners at 401-626-4600.

health products Do you want to lose weight with an all natural system created by “The Father of Metabolism”, Dr. Donald Layman? Improve your health and increase your energy naturally? Qivana may be your answer. Call 401-497-0778 for more information.

help wanted Aflac - We are looking for enthusiastic, careerminded, self-motivated individuals to work in a professional business-to-business sales environment. Prior sales experience is welcome, but not necessary. Call 921-1773 DISTRIBUTORS – Become an Acaiberri distributor. Health and nutrition interests preferred, but not required. Selling is also a plus. Potential distributors can contact Angelo at 401-497-0740, or email acaiberri@cox.net. Visit acaiberri.com for more information.

Join the Body By Vi Challenge & Lose All the Weight You Need for FREE 507-726-3700.

FLBodyByVi.com. Promote the Challenge and Drive a Free BMW FreeBMWclub.com

RINaturalAwakenings.com

A World First! CERTIFIED ORGANIC skin care, cosmetic & health care products. Turn your passion for organics into an income. Ethical, flexible, home based eco-business. No experience required, full training provided. Call Valerie: 401-954-8551. better-choices.biz.

CURRENTLY PUBLISHING NATURAL AWAKENINGS MAGAZINES - For sale in Birmingham/ Huntsville AL, Boulder CO, Morris County NJ, and Southwestern VA. Call for details 239-530-1377.

Designs by Dragonfly Design in Feng Shui. Learn the magic of Feng Shui with Dragonfly Residential, Business, Classes Call 401-383-2674 for your appointment today.

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

Does increasing your income by helping others lose weight and improve their health sound inviting to you? Are you looking for an additional revenue stream from highly researched and superior quality health systems that stabilize, vitalize and optimize the body? Qivana may be your answer.

Call 401-497-0778 for more information.

Volunteer Opportunity FAMILIES FIRST Volunteer one hour a week to visit a new mom in her home to provide emotional support and guidance, and share your hard-earned wisdom in raising a family. 383-9933.

interfaith minister INTERFAITH MINISTER

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 non-traditional or an Interfaith marriage. All types of love unions welcomed! Rev. Natalia co-creates ceremonies with you and enhances the beauty of your traditions: weddings, baby christenings and namings, seasonal healing rituals, memorials and funerals.

NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS Keri Layton, N.D.

111 Chestnut St., Providence, RI Also at All That Matters, Wakefield, RI 401-536-4327 • KLaytonND.com Naturopathic medicine at its best. Diet and nutrient therapy, herbal medicine, NAET, homeopathy. Safe and effective treatments for men, women and children of all ages.

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.

PROVIDENCE WHOLISTIC HEALTHCARE

Sheila M. Frodermann, MA, ND, FHANP 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 7.

nutrition NUTRITION ONE ON ONE

Dr Eva Ligeri 691 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, MA 02771 401-261-8999 Chiropractic Physician and Certified Holistic Health Counselor with 25+ years experience in natural health care, whole food nutrition and herbal medicine. Offering holistic health consultations, nutrition education, cooking instruction. The Vitamin D Cure: How the power of this amazing vitamin can change your life. Tues, May 11 7-8 PM. Call to register. 401-261-8999.

Dance Fusion movement class Friday 6-7 PM @ Newman Y. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

Call 508-336-7103 for guest pass.

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voice coach ONE VOICE STUDIO

BETTER CHOICES

Natalia de Rezendes, MM New England Conservatory ‘78 Slatersville, RI 401-323-SONG (7664) NataliaOneVoice.com

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.

Reconnective Healing Divinely Touched

Mary DiSano, C.R.P. 1542 Main St • West Warwick, RI Divinelytouched.com Utilizing Reconnective Healing & The Reconnection®. A new form of energy-based healing, Mary has studied with Dr. Eric Pearl, author of The Reconnection, published

by HayHouse, who has use Reconnective therapy to cure disorders such as; cancer, AIDS, MS, & chronic pain (results may vary from patient to patient). See ad page 29.

reiki REIKI MASTER & TEACHER

Amanda de Rezendes 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 selfhealing. Experience this ancient and non-invasive healing art to know your own energy, reduce stress and create balance.

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE It’s Your Body’s Symphony

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.

See ad page 8.

Private instruction in Piano and Voice: Classical, Broadway and Commercial Contemporary for Ages 6 to senior citizen. Certified in the LoVetri CCM method.

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.

wellness Keys for Intuitive Living Holistic Healing Arts & Wellness Center 101 Higginson Avenue, Suite 10 Lincoln, RI 02865 401-305-6888 • 401-286-1852 KeysForIntuitiveLiving.com

Do your healing and wellness choices reflect who you are? We offer personalized sessions for your healing needs. Offering classes, workshops, metaphysical gifts, and more!

See ad, page 29.

yoga 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 36.

YOGA AND HOLISTIC HEALTH CENTER ALL THAT MATTERS

TELL US HOW WE’RE DOING!

315 Main Street • Wakefield, RI 401-782-2126 • Info@allthatmatters.com AllThatMatters.com

To help us serve you better, please participate in our online survey.

Visit our website at: RINaturalAwakenings.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 34.

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Health Alert Advertorial

If you are Suffering from Pain and Inflammation We have a Gift for You! "It is a Pay-It-Forward Gift…because my husband Charles has been given his life back due to a sweet natural cactus fruit juice that can eliminate pain and inflammation," Kare A year ago…my husband, Charles, was in such severe pain he could barely walk. With arthritis and spinal stenosis in his neck and low back, severe edema in his feet, and other degenerative conditions…at 68 his health was failing fast.

I retired to take care of him…and to search for natural answers to reverse his pain and degeneration. Today – Charles is pain free and healthier than he's been in 15 years!

Why? I found a simple natural answer. A sweet elixir from the heart of the Sonoran Desert. A gift from Mother Nature.

Kare and Charles Possick

Shaman and Medicine Women from the Southwest have known for centuries to use the fruit from this cactus for inflammation.

Now over 300 medical research studies have proven that a very rare protein-based antioxidant in the fruit…called Betalain…is what is so very effective in reducing pain and inflammation. It also stimulates stem cell regeneration!

Betalains – The Answer to Pain and Inflammation

Let me share with you what I've learned in my search for a natural solution…and why I'm personally offering you a free gift to try for yourself…to see if the answer to our prayers…is an answer for you as well.

Carried on the high frequency magenta pigment, all 24 of these rare anti-inflammatory Betalains are found in the fruit of this special cactus from the Sonoran Desert! Betalains target inflamed tissue and release and flush the waters which have collected the toxins, dead cells, pathogens, old drugs and chemicals…the waters which cause the pain, degeneration and eventually disease.

Inflammation is at the root of all pain and degenerative disease including arthritis, fibromyalgia, diabetes, allergies, asthma, lupus, high blood pressure, alzheimers, aging and more. Inflammation can be caused by stress, physical and emotional traumas, toxins, pathogens (virus, bacteria…), chemical and drugs. Inflammation can affect any tissue in our bodies from the vital organs of our brain or heart or liver to muscles and joints and nerves.

We were lucky enough to begin drinking this sweet amazing juice when it was first introduced to the marketplace less than a year ago…by a company with the consciousness to cold press rather than pasteurize this precious juice to keep the enzymes and nutrients vital and to bottle it in a nitrogen environment so that no preservatives have to be used!

Chronic Inflammation– The Cause of Pain and Disease Chronic inflammation was responsible for all my husband's problems. I have always believed that for every physical problem, there is a plant that can help solve it. My clear intention was to find that natural solution for Charles. I did and I'll share that secret with you now…it is a simple cactus fruit from a very special location with a very rare ingredient.

The nopal cactus fruit grown in the hottest and most extreme climate on the planet has created a natural defense to survive in its extreme location…and its defense is our major miracle.

Pain Free in 5 Days!

Within 5 days of drinking the juice…Charles came to me, pulled up his pantleg and said, "Look, I can see my ankle bones!" With so much edema in his feet, we hadn't seen his ankle bones in years! A few days after that, his back and neck pain had gone away--after 15 years of suffering!

We had purchased 2 cases of juice to try--so we began gifting a few of our bottles to friends who also had pain and degeneration…and they all began to feel better! A few weeks later, while sitting in church, Charles received a message to start a Pay-It-Forward Program to educate others about the causes of pain and inflammation…and the delicious natural solution we had found.

I made a little video to e-mail our story to friends…asking them to watch the video at www.KaresCactusJuice.com and call me if they had pain and wanted to try the juice. We have gifted more than 4,000 bottles of juice to people who have watched my video and agreed to become educated and give it at least a one or two month trial. Most of them have continued to drink it and are now relieved of symptoms and inflammation and premature aging…and are educating their friends about it as well!

I know – that this juice is not only an answer to our prayers for Charles' pain and degeneration…it is our answer for longer, healthier, happier lives. And it my very well be the answer you have been looking for, too!

Nepal Cactus Fruit

Suffering from pain and inflammation ?

Call me today at 727-392-3119